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Title: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:05:35 pm

Hey y'all!




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Dever%20BBMBBQ/ChuckwithEDMstruck.jpg)


Decided to start a daily blog here as well!  I'm sure you're all just bubbling over with excitment about it!


What to expect here?  Daily thoughts, occasional whining, much goofiness, and poems I've written will be posted here.

Looking forward to responses and feedback, so don't hold back!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:06:01 pm

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The Empty Frame

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I wake up, and turn off the alarm
look at the pictures in my room
all the friends that are around me
and the empty frame
waiting to be filled

I drive to work, and look to my right
at the empty passenger seat of my car
wishing there was an indentation in it
from where someone was sitting

I walk through my day at work
processing paperwork
while the woman at the desk next to me
is making dinner plans with her husband
and I have to go to other people's desks
and see pics of wives and husbands

I go to the park for my jog
and work up a sweat
as I watch couples hand in hand
taking in the sunset
while I run by unnoticed

My family is away, so I make myself dinner
for one
and listen to mindless chatter on tv
no messages from friends on my machine
they are all busy
with their husbands or wives

I sign onto my personal ads online
and go through the replies
another rejection....oh well
there's always tomorrow

Getting into the bed
sliding between cold sheets
even a single bed can feel like a king size
when you are alone in it
set the alarm and look at the empty frame
wondering when I'll have a pic
to put in it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 02:09:29 pm

 :-\

That was wonderful Chuck. I for once am at a loss how to respond.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2007, 02:12:54 pm

Damn it Chuckie!
Ya made me cry at work!
That was sad but beautiful.
I know a lot of folks who feel that way.
Well, your blog has started off with a bang!
Welcome to our daily thoughts!
Now I have to go find an F'ing tissue!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 02:17:43 pm

I love the idea of having an empty frame waiting. I think that is really cool. And you are the most optimistic (and rightly so) person I have ever met.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:26:41 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 01, 2007, 02:17:43 pm

I love the idea of having an empty frame waiting. I think that is really cool. And you are the most optimistic (and rightly so) person I have ever met.

a few years ago, a friend of mine told me this:


"Just think about this.....somewhere out there, a man is going though his daily routine....working, laundry, eating alone, watching tv, and he doesn't know it, but he's got "Chuck's Guy" stamped on his heart."


I think of that often.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 02:31:53 pm

And he is getting closer every day. You never know.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 02:47:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:26:41 pm

and he doesn't know it, but he's got "Chuck's Guy" stamped on his heart."

Oh, dear, now that's a sad thought for a Monday.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2007, 02:49:46 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 01, 2007, 02:31:53 pm

And he is getting closer every day. You never know.... ::)

Yeah, I have no doubt whatsoever!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:54:40 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 02:47:07 pm

Oh, dear, now that's a sad thought for a Monday.  :(

Hiya Jeff!  I didn't think of it as sad!  How's he gonna know he's "Chuck's Guy" if he hasn't met me yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 03:14:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:54:40 pm

Hiya Jeff!  I didn't think of it as sad!  How's he gonna know he's "Chuck's Guy" if he hasn't met me yet?

That's assuming he actually meets you. That's what I thought of, why it struck me as sad. Sad for you if you never meet.

Could be somebody walkin' around somewhere with any of our names on their hearts, but if we don't meet. ...

Ain't I a wet blanket?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 03:20:42 pm

Jeff!  >:(

You know, YOU might be his guy. He's not that many exits away.

Congradulations on reaching your second page Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 03:26:23 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 01, 2007, 03:20:42 pm

Jeff!  >:(

You know, YOU might be his guy. He's not that many exits away.

Naw, I'm too old for him, and he's got too much energy for me!  ;D

He's got more get-up-and-go than a dozen double espressos. He needs someone who can keep up with him.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 03:45:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 03:26:23 pm

Naw, I'm too old for him, and he's got too much energy for me!  ;D

He's got more get-up-and-go than a dozen double espressos. He needs someone who can keep up with him.  :)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 03:50:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 03:26:23 pm

Naw, I'm too old for him, and he's got too much energy for me!  ;D

He's got more get-up-and-go than a dozen double espressos. He needs someone who can keep up with him.  :)

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 03:45:25 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :-* :-* :-* :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 03:58:17 pm

He does have a lot of energy, like the energizer bunny on steroids.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2007, 04:07:35 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 01, 2007, 03:58:17 pm

He does have a lot of energy, like the energizer bunny on steroids.   :-*

Hee Hee! Thats the trooth!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 04:12:19 pm

"And just how old are you Jeff?" asked Truman, age 44 years one month, 28 days, 9 hours and 15 minutes.
"I would guess under 50".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dot-matrix on October 01, 2007, 04:14:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:26:41 pm

a few years ago, a friend of mine told me this:


"Just think about this.....somewhere out there, a man is going though his daily routine....working, laundry, eating alone, watching tv, and he doesn't know it, but he's got "Chuck's Guy" stamped on his heart."


I think of that often.

What lovely thought Chuck!  With optimisim like that how can you fail to meet your guy.  Good things do happen to good people trust me I know coz it happened to me.  

and Jeff you might be his guy.... he might make you feel young and vivacious! Never know  ;)  :D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 04:18:48 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 01, 2007, 04:12:19 pm

"And just how old are you Jeff?" asked Truman, age 44 years one month, 28 days, 9 hours and 15 minutes.
"I would guess under 50".

Not by much.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 04:19:47 pm

Quote from: dot-matrix on October 01, 2007, 04:14:59 pm

and Jeff you might be his guy.... he might make you feel young and vivacious! Never know  ;)  :D  :-*

Little Darlin', all that energy Chuckie's got, he just makes me feel old and worn out!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2007, 04:20:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 04:19:47 pm

Little Darlin', all that energy Chuckie's got, he just makes me feel old and worn out!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I know the feelin!
Tryin to keep up with him in SF!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dot-matrix on October 01, 2007, 04:30:49 pm

Well....(http://bestsmileys.com/thinking/5.gif) .. you'll just have to channel that energy someplace else...Hmmmmm ... (http://bestsmileys.com/thinking/3.gif) I KNOW, you'll just have to wear him out in bed first.   ;D  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2007, 05:55:10 pm

Quote from: dot-matrix on October 01, 2007, 04:30:49 pm

Well....(http://bestsmileys.com/thinking/5.gif) .. you'll just have to channel that energy someplace else...Hmmmmm ... (http://bestsmileys.com/thinking/3.gif) I KNOW, you'll just have to wear him out in bed first.   ;D  ;)  :laugh:

Snert!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 01, 2007, 05:59:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:06:01 pm

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The Empty Frame

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:26:41 pm

a few years ago, a friend of mine told me this:

"Just think about this.....somewhere out there, a man is going though his daily routine....working, laundry, eating alone, watching tv, and he doesn't know it, but he's got "Chuck's Guy" stamped on his heart."

Hey CellarDweller,

I´m impressed by your writings
and what your friend told you is a beautiful thought.
- And he is absolutely right! -

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 07:03:30 pm

Quote from: Sharon Amber on October 01, 2007, 05:59:02 pm

Hey CellarDweller,

I´m impressed by your writings
and what your friend told you is a beautiful thought.
- And he is absolutely right! -

Thanks, Sharon.   More will come in the next few days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 01, 2007, 08:31:27 pm

I am glad you are here Chuckie!

Now, I am gone post my kindergaten pic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 08:32:56 pm

Go for it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 06:46:14 am

Good Morning, BetterMost!


CowboyAngel Chuck is here.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboyangelChuck.jpg)


(wish I looked that thin :laugh: )


Damn, those 5am wake ups are the first thing to go when I reach my goal.  15lbs to go.....15lbs to go.  Of course, I'd feel better if I got good sleep last night, but some crazy dreams kept me from reaching that goal.  :laugh:

For those who don't know, I blew out my knee a few months ago.  Just as it seemed to be getting better, I did it again in SF at the Rodeo.  ::)

Last night, I had a dream that I had an infection in my knee, and when the doctors tried to drain it, bugs came crawling out of the wound.

 :o


Posting two poems today, back to back, because they are companion pieces.  All I can say about them is "be hapy you don't always get what you want", and "what a difference a year makes".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 06:49:32 am

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In the Shadows

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In the shadows is where I stand
As I hold my heart in hand
Wishing you would come to see
That what you want is here with me

I make you laugh, I make you smile
We talk for hours, we walk for miles
You tell me dreams, you tell me plans
But what I want is to be your man

Good times for us would never end
But when you see me, you see "friend"
For you, I feel there is no other
But you say I'm like a brother

So I hold back how I feel
not being 100% real
'Cause I'd rather have you as a friend
Than scare you off in the end

Some days it's fine, don't really care
That it's just friendship we share
And other days, well, let's just say
I wish you'd come around to stay.

In the shadows is where I stand
As I hold my heart in hand
I sense you are a special guy
But waiting for you makes my heart cry










(http://www.schools.pinellas.k12.fl.us/gallery/variety/Heart.gif)


The Crush

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It seems the crush I had on you
Has finally reached an end
For me to say feelings go on
Would only be pretend

It was a crazy time for me
To that, I will not lie
I used to wonder “why not me?”
Stay up at night and cry

You had no idea I felt this way
I never let it show
I kept the feelings to myself
So that you wouldn’t know

I’ve opened up my eyes, quite wide
And finally see the light
And realize now that us ‘hooking up’
Just would not have been right

I prayed to God every night
That you’d let some feelings show
Now I see He answered those prayers
But what he said was “No”.

But that’s ok, I’m not “crushed”
Though some might think I’ll be
We’re two very different people
I’ve finally come to see

I hope the man you’ve fallen for
Loves you until “the end”
And you’ll always have a place in my heart
Because I call you friend.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 02, 2007, 08:05:07 am

Wow Chuckie I can relate to those sentiments. I have been there and felt that way many times. It is a question that has no answer.

I've also been on the other end of such attraction and can tell you those couple of times I really felt bad. It leaves me questioning myself about my motives, standards and hang ups. I am afraid I didn;t handle them too well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 02, 2007, 08:40:01 am

That reminds me of this song:

Just the other night a hometown football game
My wife nd I ran into my old high school flame
And as I introduced them the past came back to me
And I couldn't help but think of the way things used to be

She was the one that I'd wanted for all times
And each night I'd spend prayin' that God would make her mine
And if he'd only grant me this wish I wished back then
I'd never ask for anything again

Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers
Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs
That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers

She wasn't quite the angel that I remembered in my dreams
And I could tell that time had changed me
Inn her eyes too it seemed
We tried to talk about the old days
There wasn't much we could recall
I guess the Lord knows what he's doin' after all

And as she walked away and I looked at my wife
And then and there I thankedd the good Lord
For the gifts in my life

Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers
Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs
That just because he may not answer doesn't mean he don't care
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers

Some of God's greatest gifts are all too often unanswered...
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2007, 08:57:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 06:46:14 am

Last night, I had a dream that I had an infection in my knee, and when the doctors tried to drain it, bugs came crawling out of the wound.

 :o

EEEEEEWWW!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 02, 2007, 10:45:28 am

How is that knee doing, btw?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 10:56:57 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 02, 2007, 10:45:28 am

How is that knee doing, btw?

at the moment, ok, thanks for asking.

I'm toying with the idea of that subject being the inspiration to my newest poem.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2007, 11:10:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 10:56:57 am

at the moment, ok, thanks for asking.

I'm toying with the idea of that subject being the inspiration to my newest poem.

Twenty-odd years ago or so, there was a famous French movie called "Claire's Knee." Why not a poem called "Chuckie's Knee"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 11:28:49 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2007, 11:10:41 am

Twenty-odd years ago or so, there was a famous French movie called "Claire's Knee." Why not a poem called "Chuckie's Knee"?

Not familiar with "Claire's Knee"......as for the poem, that won't be the title.  lmao

I'm tossing some ideas around my head as we "speak".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 02, 2007, 12:29:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 11:28:49 am

Not familiar with "Claire's Knee"......as for the poem, that won't be the title.  lmao

I'm tossing some ideas around my head as we "speak".

How about a crippled couplet?
Or a Sciatic sonnet?
LMAO

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 02, 2007, 12:50:28 pm

               :laugh: :laugh:
                :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 02, 2007, 01:16:43 pm

"The pain in my heart,
Matches not the pain in my back,
After moving your freezer,
Your big screne, your hot tub,
Radiating down my thigh,
To muscles I have never known.

While down the road you go,
To Walmart, To Target, To Cosco,
Ever more stuff,
To fill your house
Pick me up a movie while your out,
Won;t chu?"

(Sorry Chuckie, you are much better than I am  :-*)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 02, 2007, 06:57:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2007, 06:49:32 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/shadows.jpg)


In the Shadows

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(http://www.schools.pinellas.k12.fl.us/gallery/variety/Heart.gif)


The Crush

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Hey CellarDweller, :D

I like your poems, they are really good!
they are written in the language of love!
No problem for me to understand them!

I look forward to read more of your poems

- your "Sick Knee" - poem  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: lil darlin on October 02, 2007, 09:21:06 pm

Hey Chuck,
        Your poems are fantastic...I think they speak to the heart and soul of everyone here.  I know they speak to me.  I even like Richard's poetic response to the plight of your knee.   I'm so glad your knee is better, cuz you sure couldn't trip the light fantastic at the Sundance  club in SF a few weeks ago.   I love your blog.  Its as lively and sincere as you are.  I look forward to reading many entries.     
                    lil darlin, Glory

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2007, 06:53:47 am

Morning BetterMostians!

Hope that everyone who is reading my blog today is doing well!

Today I'm feeling upbeat, woke up after a good night's sleep (no crazy bug dreams!), got on the scale to see I've returend to 198lbs (does happy dance-I had gained after last weekend) and actually now fit into some older clothes that I couldn't even squeeze into before!  ;D


listening in the background to this song while I'm surfing!






[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNkeL7F6p90[/youtube]



In keeping with today's upbeat theme, I've decided not to post my "sick knee" poem, which I wrote last night.  I leave you with this one instead.










(http://www.dreamstime.com/maleaction-thumb267601)


Night visitor

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Your face above mine
as we lay in the bed
Your eyes convey messages
that for now are unsaid
you move closer and I feel
your weight on my chest
whiskers tickling my neck
this feeling's the best
your hands on my shoulders
and then they're on the move
you're a man on a mission
with something to prove
I can smell your musk
your scent makes me high
Your lips on my lips
your hands on my thigh
and then they move over
and I feel your grip
Your motions are sure
and I bite my lip
I feel like I'm going
into overload
and then, next to us
a sound does explode
I sit up in bed
to see you are not here
and the sound of the dj
is filling my ear.


That PHUCKIN' alarm clock!

Aww man, the sheets are sticky now! 



 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 03, 2007, 08:13:15 am

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

"Sometimes he woke with that old sense of release"

That was wonderful Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 03, 2007, 08:31:59 am

Does anyone need a cigarette?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on October 03, 2007, 11:45:06 am

I didn't know there were poems here - shows what I know.  I'll be back after work to catch up, but I think Night Visitor is beautiful (and hot!).  And more Melissa Etheridge!  What a nice way to start the day.
-Lynne
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 03, 2007, 11:58:41 am

This is gonna be a great day.  Love your poems

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2007, 12:25:39 pm

I'm back, but Tru (ShakesTheGround) has asked me to post this.


Last night, I sent him a PM saying that I was up for a challenge, to send me a topic, and I would write a poem about it.

He replied today at 9:30, with this topic.

"Two men on a park bench, feeding the birds".


I sent him a reply not long after, and this was the response.  He really loved and as per his request, here it is.








(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/poetry%20pics/feedthebirds.jpg)



And Feed The Birds

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What day is it today
I wonder
As I sit with my friend
And feed the birds

I look at my clothes
And laugh to myself
All dressed up, Sunday best
And no place to go

Every day we come
My friend and I
And sit at this bench
And feed the birds

Living life at a snail’s pace
And no desire to change it
Truth be told
No desire for much of anything

Polite conversation
And some drags on our cigars
And we share some laughs
And feed the birds

Missing our wives
Who have gone on to God
And left us alone
All we have is each other

So we keep each other company
And lean on each other
Together killing time
And we feed the birds

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 03, 2007, 02:15:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2007, 12:25:39 pm

And Feed The Birds

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What day is it today
I wonder
As I sit with my friend
And feed the birds

I look at my clothes
And laugh to myself
All dressed up, Sunday best
And no place to go

Every day we come
My friend and I
And sit at this bench
And feed the birds

Living life at a snail’s pace
And no desire to change it
Truth be told
No desire for much of anything

Polite conversation
And some drags on our cigars
And we share some laughs
And feed the birds

Missing our wives
Who have gone on to God
And left us alone
All we have is each other

So we keep each other company
And lean on each other
Together killing time
And we feed the birds

You are really talented Chuck, that is just amazing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 03, 2007, 02:17:29 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 03, 2007, 02:15:57 pm

You are really talented Chuck, that is just amazing.

Ain't he somthin??? :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2007, 02:20:11 pm

*blushing*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 03, 2007, 04:36:29 pm

It seems I`m late again!
Because it`s late here, my day is over, it`s already night!
Love your poems, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 06:42:04 am

Goooooooooooooooooooooood morning BetterMost!


Week almost over, and I'm getting ready for the NYC gathering, which means more pics to be posted here on BM and DCF.  ;D

Walking and exercising is going well, but I wish this would move faster.  GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!    >:(


Today's video (I won't be doing a vid every day, only when the feeling strikes me) is dedicated to Truman (ShakesTheGround).

Before anyone goes reading too much into this.....   :laugh:  it's not because what the lyrics are saying.  When I was in SF, after the rodeo, there was a dance we all went to.  Tru and I were talking that we couldn't line dance, and not really good at two stepping.

The DJ started to play some fast country music, and we went out and tried our best to "boogie" to it (busted up knee and all  :laugh: ) and it made me think of my "clubbing days" and the music I used to break out some moves to.

And in my mind, I can see Truman dancin' to this one, and having a blast, so Tru, this one's for you!  Hope ya like it.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chmh48o9hZE[/youtube]





and today's poem.................















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Moving On

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All my life you bought me hell
but now I've grown and wish you well

All my life you made me cry
but now I look up to the sky

All my life you made me doubt
but now I've got it figured out

All my life you gave me pain
but now I've made it through the rain

I took your blows, I took your strife
dealt with all the ways you tried to ruin my life

Now look at me, somebody new
not that tired little loser
who you once abused

I've succeed in many ways
that you will never see
'cause I'm surrounded now by friends
who taught me to love me for me

All my life you gave me fears
beat me down and gave me tears

I'm glad you're not around to see
the person i've turned out to be

Through the sadness I have sailed
all of your attempts have failed

Now I turn, and I move on
and from my memories, you're gone

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 04, 2007, 07:22:49 am

Cuck, you always make me speakless!
As I stept in here I never thought that such a masculine looking guy,
can write such gentle poems. I like people who afford surprises!

I have the feeling to know you - think you are closely relatet with my heart!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 08:42:27 am

Boy Chuckie, that one really speaks to me!
It was wonderful!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 04, 2007, 09:05:18 am

Chuckie, I cranked up the speakers
and got up and danced
and the cat ran out of the room.

That is so cool. Don;t you just love this technology, when it works!  :laugh: I need to do some dancing, maybe this weekend.

What year was that? I am gone guess 1987.

I like your poem today too, it sounds like it was written about a relative. Moving on is a good feeling most times, is it not?

Have a wondeful day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 09:24:34 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 04, 2007, 09:05:18 am

What year was that? I am gone guess 1987.

Good guess!  Give the man a cigar!  Yup, 20 years ago!

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 04, 2007, 09:05:18 am

I like your poem today too, it sounds like it was written about a relative. Moving on is a good feeling most times, is it not?

actually, that poem has nothing to do with any relative.  Was written with all the kids I went to grade and high school with, as well as co workers at my first job back in 1987.

I've learned that life is better when you learn to let go and move on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 04, 2007, 09:27:08 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 04, 2007, 09:05:18 am

Chuckie, I cranked up the speakers
and got up and danced
and the cat ran out of the room.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 09:39:28 am

Quote

Was written with all the kids I went to grade and high school

Thats what it made me think of!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 04, 2007, 09:41:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 09:24:34 am

I've learned that life is better when you learn to let go and move on.

Its kind of a sad poem because it sounds like you were treated with some hostility.  Maybe because you are gay?
Anyway I really like you poem.  Glad you can let go.

That video was fun to watch. l :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 04, 2007, 09:50:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 09:24:34 am

I've learned that life is better when you learn to let go and move on.

Yes it does, and sometimes I am not very good at that. I am selfish, I want to fix things and make it turnout like I think it should. It never does.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 10:35:42 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 04, 2007, 09:50:07 am

Yes it does, and sometimes I am not very good at that. I am selfish, I want to fix things and make it turnout like I think it should. It never does.   ;)

I never said that was easy, Tru.  Letting go is a hard thing to do.

When you let go, you are walkking away from some very human things like anger, sadness, want for revenge or justice (real or imagined), and it can feel like giving up.

we don't realize that when we walk away, we heal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 04, 2007, 10:43:09 am

I know some of the things I have let go of recently have left me feeling lighter than the clouds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 10:48:44 am

Quote

we don't realize that when we walk away, we heal.

Good point!
I really need to learn to do that!
Sometimes I feel like Jacob Marley dragging my chains and shackles around behind me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 11:05:57 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 10:48:44 am

Sometimes I feel like Jacob Marley dragging my chains and shackles around behind me.

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/b/b0/Guinnessmarley.jpg)




rich, that just won't do!  Shake of those chains!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 11:11:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 11:05:57 am

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/b/b0/Guinnessmarley.jpg)




rich, that just won't do!  Shake of those chains!

That's me!!
Only not as pale!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 04, 2007, 11:32:06 am

Naw Rich, this is what you look like now:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 11:41:03 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 04, 2007, 11:32:06 am

Naw Rich, this is what you look like now:

Aww you are too sweet!
Not sure about lookin but I know in SF I was feelin like that! LOL  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 11:48:08 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 11:41:03 am

Not sure about lookin but I know in SF I was feelin like that! LOL  :laugh:

Oh please.

In SF, you were feeling like this.....



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party6.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party5.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party6.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party5.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party6.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party5.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 01:35:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 11:48:08 am

Oh please.

In SF, you were feeling like this.....



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party6.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party5.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party6.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party5.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party6.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/party5.gif)

Yep! 10ft tall and bullet proof!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 04, 2007, 01:48:48 pm

 :laugh:  You musta had some real fun!  :laugh:  But I am happy for you..  Ive sorta followed your story, and you have come a loooong way since you first showed up here on BM!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 01:51:08 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 04, 2007, 01:48:48 pm

:laugh:  You musta had some real fun!  :laugh:  But I am happy for you..  Ive sorta followed your story, and you have come a loooong way since you first showed up here on BM!

Thanks! I had a great time.
I wouldn't be where I am today were it not for the fine folks here at bettermost!
I have found a family here that is second to none!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 04, 2007, 01:58:03 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 01:51:08 pm

Thanks! I had a great time.
I wouldn't be where I am today were it not for the fine folks here at bettermost!
I have found a family here that is second to none!  ;D

You have really come out of your shell.  Its such a cool thing to "see" I dont know where in the hell I'd be without the fine folks here either..   second to none for sure bud.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 02:07:56 pm

I've posted some pics of me in the "what do we look like" thread, and thought maybe I should copy them here, just for the hell of it.


So here is Chuck, from about 2003 to current day.


Here are some "before" and "after" pics of me


This is me at my heaviest, 295lbs.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/theoldchuck.jpg)



Here is a pic of me at autumn of 2005.  My lightest weight, 225lbs, 70lbs gone.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/chuckd%20through%20the%20years/newpics2-05003.jpg)




This is me in August of 2006, at the BBM Backyard BBQ.  I had regained 35lbs of the weight I lost, and would go on to regain another 10lbs.



(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/bandanajack/IM000370.jpg)




And here is me at the gathering in Bay City this past February.  I am back down to my lightest weight, 225lbs.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Bay%20City%20Bash/BayCityTrip038.jpg)



Last pic, me in Denver, Co.  I'm at 215lbs. 

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Dever%20BBMBBQ/Chuck.jpg)



My final goal is to be down to 185lbs by end of year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 02:09:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 02:07:56 pm

I've posted some pics of me in the "what do we look like" thread, and thought maybe I should copy them here, just for the hell of it.


So here is Chuck, from about 2003 to current day.


Here are some "before" and "after" pics of me


This is me at my heaviest, 285lbs.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/theoldchuck.jpg)



Here is a pic of me at autumn of 2005.  My lightest weight, 215lbs, 70lbs gone.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/chuckd%20through%20the%20years/newpics2-05003.jpg)




This is me in August of 2006, at the BBM Backyard BBQ.  I had regained 25lbs of the weight I lost, and would go on to regain another 10lbs.



(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/bandanajack/IM000370.jpg)




And here is me at the gathering in Bay City this past February.  I am back down to my lightest weight, 215lbs.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Bay%20City%20Bash/BayCityTrip038.jpg)



Last pic, me in Denver, Co.  I'm at 205lbs. 

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Dever%20BBMBBQ/Chuck.jpg)



My final goal is to be down to 185lbs by end of year.

OMG :o
I wouldn't have recognized you!
You look 20yrs younger than in that first pic!
I like the hot new chuckie!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 02:18:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 02:09:37 pm

OMG :o
I wouldn't have recognized you!

You've never seen the "before" pics of me?   ???

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 02:09:37 pm

You look 20yrs younger than in that first pic!

You can say that twice and mean it!   ;)

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 02:09:37 pm

I like the hot new chuckie!!  ;D

Me too!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 02:19:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 02:18:04 pm

You've never seen the "before" pics of me?   ???

You can say that twice and mean it!   ;)


Me too!    ;D

No! I never have!
You should be so proud of yourself! I'm proud of you.
You look terrific anyway but in light of the before pics... Holy Crap!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 04, 2007, 02:28:28 pm

I`m proud of you too! ;)
You look absolutely great!
It`s unbelievable!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 06:44:16 am

Happy Friday BetterMost members!


Hope that y'all have some cool plans for the weekend!   ;D

I'm crossing the fingers that my job will let me leave at 2, because it's a holiday weekend!  Lovely, a sleep in day on Monday!  ;D :D


busy getting things ready for today/tonight, when I'll be meeting Brokies for maybe the reading (if we get tickets) and dinner afterwards!  Pics to follow after the weekend!


Holla up, and let me know how you're feeling today!


Any K T Tunstall fans out there?  I loved her songs "Black Horse & Cherry Tree"  &  "Suddenly I See".  Her new CD (Drastic Fantastic) is out now, and here is the first video, "Hold On".




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GARc65jkDhY[/youtube]





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Worth

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Making myself someone new
and now I know just what to do
tired of feeling lost and hollow
change the outside, inside will follow

starting to work on myself
change my physical and mental health
build up energy for the fight
see myself in a new light

I see success, It makes me high
but now I question myself why
why did I wait so damn long
to bring myself where I belong

I spent my life walking around
letting others put me down
let them have their way with me
to the point I could not see

Just how special that I am
Now I know "It's time, to jam"
gonna let myself have fun
spend my time out in the sun

Learn from the old me, it's his time to go
never let anyone hurt you so
look back on your life, from birth
realize just how much you're worth 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 08:37:52 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2007, 02:09:37 pm

OMG :o
I wouldn't have recognized you!
You look 20yrs younger than in that first pic!
I like the hot new chuckie!!  ;D

Yeah, but it's the same nice smile in all the pics.  ;)

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 06:44:16 am

Any K T Tunstall fans out there?  I loved her songs "Black Horse & Cherry Tree"  &  "Suddenly I See".  Her new CD (Drastic Fantastic) is out now, and here is the first video, "Hold On".

I've only ever heard "Black Horse & Cherry Tree," but I love her voice. Reminds me of Annie Lennox.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:40:35 am

Quote

Worth

Another great one by our poet laureat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 08:45:57 am

G'mornin' Chuck, You-all have a great time this weekend. Wish I could be there with you.

I too ask why I have waited so long to make the changes I have, and I think some of them had to happen when they happen, you couldn;t make it happen any sooner. Perhaps it is part of a mid-life crisis, I find myself asking myself that often, like when I buy something (like a pair of boots) nah, it is time is all. Time to stop procrastinating.

I love K.T. Tunstall, first hear of her ast year when I was in Wyoming. Her Black Horse and The Cherry Tree is rockin'. Now 2007 I'll always think of one woman and one song:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD5sahXoj0U[/youtube]

The Far-Out Amy Winehouse, bless her heart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 05, 2007, 09:05:18 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 08:45:57 am

I love K.T. Tunstall, first hear of her ast year when I was in Wyoming. Her Black Horse and The Cherry Tree is rockin'. Now 2007 I'll always think of one woman and one song:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k_duh9uhgM&mode=related&search=[/youtube]

The Far-Out Amy Winehouse, bless her heart.

I love O Brother where Art Thou. Great Movie, unusual, twisted, very off the beaten track. On top of this, funny and good music. What's not to like about it?
Thanks for reminding me of it. Goes directly on my "soon to watch (again)" list.

I was just on the imdb page for the movie: one character is named Delmar and one actor's name is Dan Pentecost  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 09:37:17 am

Whoops, I posted the wrong link! Sorry, but yeah O Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorites.

In fact they are doing a gay remake of it staring these three:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 09:46:47 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:37:17 am

Whoops, I posted the wrong link! Sorry, but yeah O Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorites.

In fact they are doing a gay remake of it staring these three:

Hunh? I thought they were doing the gay remake of The Three Caballeros?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 09:57:30 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:37:17 am

Whoops, I posted the wrong link! Sorry, but yeah O Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorites.

In fact they are doing a gay remake of it staring these three:

Coolness!   My first major role!

Do I get to wear the shirt and matching bracelets?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 09:58:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 09:57:30 am

Coolness!   My first major role!

Do I get to wear the shirt and matching bracelets?

Well like they say in The Full Monty:

"You can leave your hat on"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 10:07:39 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 04, 2007, 09:41:00 am

Its kind of a sad poem because it sounds like you were treated with some hostility.  Maybe because you are gay?

Yes, because I was gay, and yes, it was very hostile

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 04, 2007, 09:41:00 am

Anyway I really like you poem.  Glad you can let go.

Thank you, and to hold on to it would only hold me back.  I don't want that.

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 04, 2007, 09:41:00 am

That video was fun to watch. l :laugh:

Oh yeah, 80s high hair!   BTW, the outfits the girls were wearing in that vid, were very typical for girls in the NJ area to wear at the clubs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 10:10:44 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:58:59 am

Well like they say in The Full Monty:

"You can leave your hat on"

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 10:11:07 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:37:17 am

Whoops, I posted the wrong link! Sorry, but yeah O Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorites.

In fact they are doing a gay remake of it staring these three:

I love this!
I'm gonna frame it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 10:12:40 am

haahahaaa.....frame it, Rich!


my copy is up on the wall of my cubicle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 10:24:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 09:57:30 am

Coolness!   My first major role!

Do I get to wear the shirt and matching bracelets?

Wrong role. That would be Wonder Woman.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 10:26:04 am

in those satin tights
fighting for your rights...


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 10:37:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 10:26:04 am

in those satin tights
fighting for your rights...


 ;D

Oh now there is an image!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 10:41:17 am

So Chuck I take it you don;t go to high school reunions, huh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 10:43:05 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 10:37:32 am

Oh now there is an image!!  ;D

I like boys in tights. That's why I get a season ticket to the ballet.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 05, 2007, 10:52:40 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:37:17 am

Whoops, I posted the wrong link! Sorry, but yeah O Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorites.

In fact they are doing a gay remake of it staring these three:

No wonder I didn't get the connection between your text and the vid  ::)

But hey! What a great pic of the three of you!  :D

I'd watch a remake of whatever movie with you guys in the leading roles  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 05, 2007, 11:07:20 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 05, 2007, 09:05:18 am

I love O Brother where Art Thou. Great Movie, unusual, twisted, very off the beaten track. On top of this, funny and good music. What's not to like about it?
Thanks for reminding me of it. Goes directly on my "soon to watch (again)" list

I never get tired of O Brother Where Art Thou..   its hilarious and George Clooney is fun. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:15:36 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 05, 2007, 11:07:20 am

I never get tired of O Brother Where Art Thou..   its hilarious and George Clooney is fun. 

I don't get George Clooney.  :(  He seems fair enough, and he's talented, but I just don't see what so many people find so special about him.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 11:17:40 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 05, 2007, 10:52:40 am

But hey! What a great pic of the three of you!  :D
I'd watch a remake of whatever movie with you guys in the leading roles  :laugh:

We should have not problem doing "Sideways"   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:21:32 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:15:36 am

I don't get George Clooney.  :(  He seems fair enough, and he's talented, but I just don't see what so many people find so special about him.  ???

As long as his mouth is shut he's really cute!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:22:02 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 11:17:40 am

We should have not problem doing "Sideways"   :laugh:

Which one gets to be Sandra Oh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:23:16 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 11:17:40 am

We should have not problem doing "Sideways"   :laugh:

I haven't seen it yet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:25:49 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:21:32 am

As long as his mouth is shut [George Clooney is] really cute!  ;D

But that's the thing. Like I said, I think he's fair enough, but even as far as looks go, I could easily name a half-dozen actors--maybe more--that I find hotter.  ???

I guess it's just a matter of taste.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:26:59 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:25:49 am

But that's the thing. Like I said, I think he's fair enough, but even as far as looks go, I could easily name a half-dozen actors--maybe more--that I find hotter.  ???

I guess it's just a matter of taste.  :-\

I agree, he is by no means at the top of Richards hot list!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 11:29:36 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:15:36 am

I don't get George Clooney.  :(  He seems fair enough, and he's talented, but I just don't see what so many people find so special about him.  ???

I think he is very suave, has a certain charisma. He's handsome enough, but its like he is missing something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 11:30:55 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 11:29:36 am

I think he is very suave, has a certain charisma. He's handsome enough, but its like he is missing something.

Yeah. He seems kinda ... bland to me.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 11:34:52 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 10:41:17 am

So Chuck I take it you don;t go to high school reunions, huh?

Actually, my 20 year reunion is next month, and I'm debating going to to fuck with them all.


lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:36:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 11:34:52 am

Actually, my 20 year reunion is next month, and I'm debating going to to fuck with them all.


lmao

I know two guys you can bring as your dates!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 11:44:16 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:36:24 am

I know two guys you can bring as your dates!!  ;D

I'll second that!

I would encourage you to go, even for a while. They deserve to see how well you turned out, living well is the best revenge, if your into that sort of thing.

I would, and have, go right up to the worst of them and shake their hand and act genuinly interested in how they are. It will blow their minds, and often that is the one thing the need blown the most.

Plus, you will see people who have totally forgotten about ever existing, and that is cool. Then once you made your rounds, leave and get back to your real life.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 11:51:52 am

As much as that sounds like fun, I'm not sure I would want to go.

and I definitely don't want to go solo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:58:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 11:51:52 am

As much as that sounds like fun, I'm not sure I would want to go.

and I definitely don't want to go solo.

Hello, if you decide to go you won't need to be  goin  solo!
Wake me up before ya go go.....
Oh, I got carried away  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 12:05:56 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 11:58:41 am

Hello, if you decide to go you won't need to be  goin  solo!
Wake me up before ya go go.....Oh, I got carried away  :laugh:

Oh, so you're gonna fly up here to NJ to go to the reunion with me?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 12:07:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 11:51:52 am

As much as that sounds like fun, I'm not sure I would want to go.

and I definitely don't want to go solo.

Hey Chuckie,

When I decided to go to my 25th reunion last year, I dragged an old friend along, and we each looked up one more friend.  Safety in numbers!  We had a whole gay table, well, four of us.  

I went to a homophobic Catholic boys' school, so you can imagine how fun that was.  I'm actually glad I went to the reunion.  Even most of the jerks had "grown up" and came over to the gay table to say hello.  

Good luck,
Paul

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 12:10:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 12:05:56 pm

Oh, so you're gonna fly up here to NJ to go to the reunion with me?

A friends gotta do what a friends gotta do!  ;D
Ok, maybe drive but you know. I can get Truman on the way if I do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 12:16:35 pm

Chuck, I have gone to several of my high school reunions. 
I found that after 20 years, all that high school bullshit is over.
Everyone had their stories, and a lot of people were there alone.
Nobody thought anything about it.

I think you would probably enjoy it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 12:23:58 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 12:16:35 pm

Chuck, I have gone to several of my high school reunions. 
I found that after 20 years, all that high school bullshit is over.
Everyone had their stories, and a lot of people were there alone.
Nobody thought anything about it.

I think you would probably enjoy it.

And if you don;t go you'll always wonder....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 12:26:32 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 12:23:58 pm

And if you don;t go you'll always wonder....

Yes.  And.... I came away knowing...... damn.... I am no where near as fucked up as these other people !!!! :laugh:
Looked better too ! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 12:30:33 pm

Ya know. I didn't go to my 10yr or my 20yr.
I don't wonder, I didn't miss it. It was such a non-event.
The friends I had from highscool I keep in contact with. The rest can KMA.
I didn't care about them then and I don't now and I'm sure they feel the same.
I have no desire to see any of those people again. having to spend 4 yrs with them (some even longer from grammer school) was 4yrs too long.
I really didn't have a bad time in highschool. I had some folks that I didn't get along with and a good amount of friends. Like I said, I keep in touch with the ones I waant to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 12:31:12 pm

Amen! Preech it, Sistah!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 12:32:22 pm

I don't even bother. Only one I went to was the first--the fifth-year reunion (some people already had three kids  :o).

Came time for the ten-year reunion, I was unemployed; I sure wasn't going to go back and tell people I hadn't liked and who handn't like me in high school that I was unemployed!

At twenty years I just wasn't interested. I never heard anything about the twenty-fifth.  ???

I really did not hang around with people during my high school years (which probably explains a lot about my life now  :-\ ). I spent my after-school hours with my nose in a book or in front of the television. The high school years were not good years. I was the proverbial fat kid with glasses, and a prig to boot. The people who were involved with what I was involved with, the newspaper, the drama club, scattered after high school and never looked back.

I am in touch with only one person from my class, and even in the case of him and his wife and kids, not as often as I should be. We both decided we had no interest in our thirty-year reunion last year.

If you have friends you are interested in seeing and can be assured that they will be there, then it might be fun to go. Otherwise, why bother?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 12:34:55 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 12:30:33 pm

Ya know. I didn't go to my 10yr or my 20yr.
I don't wonder, I didn't miss it. It was such a non-event.
The friends I had from highscool I keep in contact with. The rest can KMA.
I didn't care about them then and I don't now and I'm sure they feel the same.
I have no desire to see any of those people again. having to spend 4 yrs with them (some even longer from grammer school) was 4yrs too long.
I really didn't have a bad time in highschool. I had some folks that I didn't get along with and a good amount of friends. Like I said, I keep in touch with the ones I waant to.

Wow !!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 12:36:58 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 12:30:33 pm

Ya know. I didn't go to my 10yr or my 20yr.
I don't wonder, I didn't miss it. It was such a non-event.
The friends I had from highscool I keep in contact with. The rest can KMA.
I didn't care about them then and I don't now and I'm sure they feel the same.
I have no desire to see any of those people again. having to spend 4 yrs with them (some even longer from grammer school) was 4yrs too long.
I really didn't have a bad time in highschool. I had some folks that I didn't get along with and a good amount of friends. Like I said, I keep in touch with the ones I waant to.

You rock, Richard!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 12:47:15 pm

I guess my pov is different in that I really didn;t have any close friends, people I was acquainted with, people I ate lunch with. High School was a fairly lonely time for me, but it was part of my life. Curiosity won out and I went to the ten year and had to catch a ride home with a buddy, and guess what.......

(Yep! him too!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 01:33:31 pm

Wow...so many different opinions......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 01:36:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 01:33:31 pm

Wow...so many different opinions......

You're just getting bombarded with advice from all directions.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2007, 02:26:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:26:41 pm

a few years ago, a friend of mine told me this:


"Just think about this.....somewhere out there, a man is going though his daily routine....working, laundry, eating alone, watching tv, and he doesn't know it, but he's got "Chuck's Guy" stamped on his heart."


I think of that often.

hello, hope you dont mind me popping in!

Thats a lovely little comment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2007, 02:33:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2007, 06:42:04 am

(http://www.reanurmi.com/images/inventory/Inv%20Excess%20baggage.jpg)


Moving On

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All my life you bought me hell
but now I've grown and wish you well

All my life you made me cry
but now I look up to the sky

All my life you made me doubt
but now I've got it figured out

All my life you gave me pain
but now I've made it through the rain

I took your blows, I took your strife
dealt with all the ways you tried to ruin my life

Now look at me, somebody new
not that tired little loser
who you once abused

I've succeed in many ways
that you will never see
'cause I'm surrounded now by friends
who taught me to love me for me

All my life you gave me fears
beat me down and gave me tears

I'm glad you're not around to see
the person i've turned out to be

Through the sadness I have sailed
all of your attempts have failed

Now I turn, and I move on
and from my memories, you're gone

You should go to that School reunion and give them hell.

I have been out of school 9 years now - but i tell you what Bebo/mysapce/facebook are great ways to see what the folk you liked or dsisliked at shool are up to. Means you dont have to go to that reunion of you really dont want to that way!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 02:37:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 01:33:31 pm

Wow...so many different opinions......

Hey, you go..... you don't like it...... leave.
But , you never know what might be around that corner !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 02:38:42 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 02:37:12 pm

Hey, you go..... you don't like it...... leave.
But , you never know what might be around that corner !!!

Like an oncoming bus?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2007, 02:40:57 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:37:17 am

Whoops, I posted the wrong link! Sorry, but yeah O Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorites.

In fact they are doing a gay remake of it staring these three:

Greta photo of you three!!!

Oh and katie Tunstall rawks... good wee scottish lass like me. She busked on the streets in Dundee, Glasgow etc right up until she got her record deal I beleive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 02:43:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 02:38:42 pm

Like an oncoming bus?  ;D

Negative thoughts bring negative results !!!!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 02:59:47 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 02:43:16 pm

Negative thoughts bring negative results !!!!! ;D

He who expects the worst is never disappointed!  ;D


(Because if the worst happens, he's prepared for it. If the best happens, it's a pleasant surprise.  ;D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 03:44:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 02:59:47 pm

He who expects the worst is never disappointed!  ;D


(Because if the worst happens, he's prepared for it. If the best happens, it's a pleasant surprise.  ;D )

You and my mother....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 03:49:26 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 03:44:48 pm

You and my mother....

What have I got to do with your mother?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 05, 2007, 03:50:44 pm

          Go and if you like it have a great time.  If you dont like it.  Leave and have your own party.
Take a "friend" so you will at least have someone with you.  I think Paul is right..  Who knows you
may have the most fun of anyone there.  As someone has told me. "living well is best revenge."
You have true friends now.  You dont have to feel outside the loop anymore.         :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 03:52:14 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 03:44:48 pm

You and my mother....

Sounds like my mother too.  OMG !!!!!
I don't think I have ever known a more negative person.
I've often wondered how me, my brother and sister didn't
turn out to be serial killers !!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2007, 03:55:00 pm

and the advice keeps on coming!   Keep it up, I love reading it!

Kelda, welcome to my blog!


and Jeff, since you are unfamiliar with KT's song "Suddenly I See", here it is for you.  Cool song, used in recent episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Ugly Betty".



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-At6avvY_4[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 03:59:14 pm

Thanks, I'll check it out later, at home.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 05, 2007, 04:00:12 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 05, 2007, 02:40:57 pm

Greta photo of you three!!!

I love that photo too.   You guys are handsome ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2007, 04:01:06 pm

thank you - come and see mine some time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 04:21:28 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 03:52:14 pm

Sounds like my mother too.  OMG !!!!!
I don't think I have ever known a more negative person.
I've often wondered how me, my brother and sister didn't
turn out to be serial killers !!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Negativity has received an unfairly bad rap.

You turned out OK, didn't you?  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 04:24:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 04:21:28 pm

Negativity has received an unfairly bad rap.

You turned out OK, didn't you?  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Only after a lot of therapy !!!!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 04:27:20 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 04:24:44 pm

Only after a lot of therapy !!!!! ;D ;D

I'll bet it was the therapist blamed your mother. 

They always blame the mother.

(Looks around for Paul.)

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 04:43:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 04:27:20 pm

I'll bet it was the therapist blamed your mother. 

They always blame the mother.

(Looks around for Paul.)

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Hey!

If the umbilical cord fits.... 8)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 04:55:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 03:49:26 pm

What have I got to do with your mother?  ???

She is the same way, always expect the worse and you'll never be disapointed. She revels in being right about it, "see I told you!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 07:47:34 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 04:27:20 pm

I'll bet it was the therapist blamed your mother. 

They always blame the mother.

(Looks around for Paul.)

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Quote from: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 04:43:22 pm

Hey!

If the umbilical cord fits.... 8)
 

Just sending up the stereotype, Little Darlin'.  ;D  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 07:50:08 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 04:55:07 pm

She is the same way, always expect the worse and you'll never be disapointed. She revels in being right about it, "see I told you!"

I'm not that negative, just practical.

And I never say, "I told you so."  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 08:52:43 pm

Damn!  Besides losing the 80s hair, you haven't changed a bit!

Must be all that clean living...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:55:23 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 08:52:43 pm

Damn!  Besides losing the 80s hair, you haven't changed a bit!

Must be all that clean living...

Thank you! But I can see the footprints of time all over my face! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 08:57:21 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:55:23 pm

Thank you! But I can see the footprints of time all over my face! LOL

Well, you can't have character by standing still!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:58:14 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 08:57:21 pm

Well, you can't have character by standing still!

Damn! That was profound!
Mind if I add that to my quote book?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 09:03:23 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:58:14 pm

Damn! That was profound!
Mind if I add that to my quote book?  ;D

Be my guest. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 05, 2007, 09:04:10 pm

Oh Puhleeeezzzeeee Richard.  
I have corns on my feet older then you !! ::)

I think you have aged very well !!! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 09:06:20 pm

Truman claps hands.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2007, 09:31:05 pm

Nice pic Rich. You've aged well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 09:37:36 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 05, 2007, 09:31:05 pm

Nice pic Rich. You've aged well.

Well thank you.
I was cleanin out some of Mammas boxes and came across that.
Since we were talkin about HS I though it was pretty funny.
I don't even know that Kid.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2007, 10:16:20 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:47:15 pm

Speaking of Highschool, what happened to this boy???


This was taken June 1983!

Damn! Friend Richard, you were a cute boy!

Bet the girls were all over you like bees on shi--er, honey.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 05, 2007, 10:23:32 pm

         Put a cowboy hat on that boy, and you are there.  You look exactly the same.           :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: lil darlin on October 05, 2007, 10:28:09 pm

Hey Richard
                       You're not getting older, you're getting better!    ;)
              Cute H.S. pic.
                                           Glory

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 05, 2007, 11:01:31 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 05, 2007, 08:55:23 pm

Thank you! But I can see the footprints of time all over my face! LOL

I love the way men age.. Their look is so sexy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 06, 2007, 05:55:36 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 05, 2007, 08:52:43 pm

Damn!  Besides losing the 80s hair, you haven't changed a bit!

Must be all that clean living...
[/quote

Yup you aven't changed a bit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2007, 08:47:57 am

Hiya All!


short on time today, no vids or poems!  Running to NYC to meet more Brokies!

Had a blast last night!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct006.jpg)


Group Shot

PTannen, CellarDweller, MaineGirl, DejaVu, SmellyKellyJay, RnMina
(seated)  Dal, JCinNYC2006

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 06, 2007, 03:45:29 pm

Wish you a lot of fun! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 06, 2007, 06:27:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 06, 2007, 08:47:57 am

Hiya All!


short on time today, no vids or poems!  Running to NYC to meet more Brokies!

Had a blast last night!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct006.jpg)


Group Shot

PTannen, CellarDweller, MaineGirl, DejaVu, SmellyKellyJay, RnMina
(seated)  Dal, JCinNYC2006

Dang, wish I was there too!
It's good to see the familar faces and some new ones!
Pete looks great! I've never seenhim without a hat! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2007, 02:30:50 pm

Reporting to BetterMost from back in the Cellar, it's Chuck!


The past two days were a blast!

Friday night we all met for the reading (Big thanks to PTannen for scoring the tickets!!!!!!) and dinner afterwards was toooo fun.  Much laughing going on.

Saturday was just as fun!  Meeting Annie and getting her sigs on our books, a walking tour of the Masonic Lodge in NYC, a LARGE dinner at El Quiojte (sp?), and dancing at the Big Apple Ranch.  Lots a fun!



I'll post a few pics of the lodge tomorrow at one point here in the thread.





One personal observation I did notice in me.........as weight and waist get smaller, confidence gets bigger.





(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct065.jpg)




I've become a "tucker"..... :laugh: :laugh:  San Fran is the first time that I've tucked a shirt, and now I'm willing to tuck.  Also this is the FIRST time that I've worn a sleevless shirt for a social gathering that I can ever remember.  The only other time I've done that is for workouts.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 07, 2007, 02:34:29 pm

You look marvelous darling !!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 07, 2007, 02:38:25 pm

Glad you had so much fun!  You look really good. 
Thanks for posting pics.  I love to get to see what other brokies look like.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 07, 2007, 05:53:52 pm

You really do look handsome there friend, and 23 years old. I am so proud of you. Keep at it.

I one knew a guy who had gotten up to 413 he said, he was at 250 when I knew him and was still huge, he had lost so much weight it caused kidney stones to form and I was like "damn..." and he was all cool about it, they would pass eventually, I think he knew how many he had and it was not a high number.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on October 07, 2007, 06:06:51 pm

Glad to hear you had so much fun in The Big Apple - thanks for posting pictures!   :-*

And you're looking very hot!  I am quite familiar with the 'To Tuck or Not to Tuck' dilemma.  You, go, Friend.  I never noticed the body art before - very cool...still working up my nerve for that!

-Lynne
 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 07, 2007, 06:16:52 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct065.jpg)

Damn!! You are smokin hot!  :o
Go Chuckie!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: lil darlin on October 07, 2007, 06:58:01 pm

Chuck,
              I'm so happy that you had such a great time in NY.  Someday I"ll get to go.  I loved the photos.  So nice to see people I know and visually meet new Brokies.  The tucking thing is a real confidence booster.    Did you do a lot of dancing?  I hope your knee allowed you to cut a rug. You look great in the solo pic.  You look quite handsome there cowboy with your sleeveless shirt and striking tattoos.
                                          glory

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 07, 2007, 08:28:36 pm

    Chuck that is such a huge achievement..You have stuck to your guns, and now you have your own...LOL.....You should be very proud.  "You look maavelous darling."

          /

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:35:19 am

Here are some pics I took of the Masonic Temple Tour that the Brokies took in NYC on Saturday.









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:37:51 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct013.jpg)


Ceiling shot

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:39:09 am

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Pipe organ

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:40:19 am

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a pillar top

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:41:09 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct018.jpg)


Doorway

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:42:12 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:43:22 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct022.jpg)


every room had a different pipe organ in it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:44:09 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct023.jpg)



Even the stairs were ornate!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:44:50 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:45:42 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:46:17 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:48:19 am

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All the pipes on all the organs were hand painted, no stencils used.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:49:10 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:50:07 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 08, 2007, 12:51:00 am

         Wow that is some fancy workmanship Chuck..       Very fancy looking place....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:51:12 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:52:26 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:53:17 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:54:04 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct040.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:54:48 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:55:36 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:56:26 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:59:28 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 01:00:00 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 01:01:02 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 01:04:31 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 08, 2007, 12:51:00 am

         Wow that is some fancy workmanship Chuck..       Very fancy looking place....

It truly is.  I wish I was a better photographer, my pics don't do it justice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2007, 08:47:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 01:04:31 am

It truly is.  I wish I was a better photographer, my pics don't do it justice!

Gosh, all that pink, the place looks so ... gay. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 08, 2007, 08:56:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 12:44:09 am

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Even the stairs were ornate!

Gret day, they painted the underside of the steps! Now that is thorough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 08, 2007, 09:00:53 am

Some high class entertainment, of sure!  ;D Like a mini Biltmore House.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 09:02:54 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 08, 2007, 09:00:53 am

Some high class entertainment, of sure!  ;D Like a mini Biltmore House.

I don't know, looks more like a Brothel in the French Quarter!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 10:28:20 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 09:02:54 am

I don't know, looks more like a Brothel in the French Quarter!  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 08, 2007, 10:40:26 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 09:02:54 am

I don't know, looks more like a Brothel in the French Quarter!  :laugh:

Oh......  you been there have you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 08, 2007, 10:49:28 am

Umm...Chuck...when did you get butch and hairy?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 08, 2007, 10:51:01 am

After he dances with me...... :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 08, 2007, 10:51:43 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 08, 2007, 10:51:01 am

After he dances with me...... :D

You put hair on men's chests?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 11:03:58 am

Quote from: karen1129 on October 08, 2007, 10:40:26 am

Oh......  you been there have you?

I just looked!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 11:22:34 am

Quote from: Scott on October 08, 2007, 10:49:28 am

Umm...Chuck...when did you get butch and hairy?  :)

Butch and hairy, huh?  In the past month, I've had 4 people say I'm "butch".  That always kills me, because I think I fall more to the side of "fem".

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 08, 2007, 10:51:01 am

After he dances with me...... :D

You'd like to think so, huh?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 08, 2007, 11:29:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 11:22:34 am

That always kills me, because I think I fall more to the side of "fem".

Honey we all are when the lights are low and the wine is strong  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 11:35:38 am

Quote from: Scott on October 08, 2007, 11:29:48 am

Honey we all are when the lights are low and the wine is strong  ;D

haahahaa!   Well, I don't drink wine!  lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 08, 2007, 11:39:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 11:35:38 am

haahahaa!   Well, I don't drink wine!  lmao!

Ok the Cosmo's then...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 11:43:42 am

Quote from: Scott on October 08, 2007, 11:29:48 am

Honey we all are when the lights are low and the wine is strong  ;D

Don't know about that!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 08, 2007, 11:46:30 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 11:43:42 am

Don't know about that!  ;D

Stop lying...it's not becoming  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 11:57:51 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!

It's good to see you all today!

I'm in recovery mode today, after the events of the weekend.   ;D  It was good to be together with the Brokies this weekend, and my cousin's wedding last night was fun as all hell!

I'll post a few pics from it later!

Today's music vid is not my usual taste, but I like it!  It's a new song that is starting to get some airplay here on NYC radio.

Paralyzer by Finger Eleven.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYGCT4AQIR0[/youtube]



My poem is one I wrote about a year and a half ago.....my mindset has changed since then, and some of the things I mention are not part of my thought pattern anymore, but since I wrote it, and it was what I was thinking at the time, I'm posting it.





(http://www.ncicap.org/images/hour%20glass.jpg)



Wasting Time

_______________________

Sitting alone by the computer
as the clock ticks by the minutes
I am being kept company
by the refridgerator
as it's moter drones on and on
and I wonder
how much of my life I've wasted
trying to be what others wanted
and not doing what I needed to
to make myself happy

thinking back to childhood memories
of playing house and being a dad
with my friend across the street
imagining what it would be like
to be an adult
Never realizing that
I'd reach 37
and still feel like I don't know
what it should feel like
to be an adult

Sitting here thinking
that  I've made so many strides forward
in the past 8 years
but even though I was moving forward
wondering if I haven't moved fast enough
and that I have lost the chance
to find love
and to be a father

The clock ticks, and I realize it's past 1
and I'm sitting here
wondering if writing things down
will help me move on the path faster
or if I'm still wasting time

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 08, 2007, 09:32:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 11:57:51 am

Wasting Time

_______________________

Sitting alone by the computer
as the clock ticks by the minutes
I am being kept company
by the refridgerator
as it's moter drones on and on
and I wonder
how much of my life I've wasted
trying to be what others wanted
and not doing what I needed to
to make myself happy

thinking back to childhood memories
of playing house and being a dad
with my friend across the street
imagining what it would be like
to be an adult
Never realizing that
I'd reach 37
and still feel like I don't know
what it should feel like
to be an adult

Sitting here thinking
that  I've made so many strides forward
in the past 8 years
but even though I was moving forward
wondering if I haven't moved fast enough
and that I have lost the chance
to find love
and to be a father

The clock ticks, and I realize it's past 1
and I'm sitting here
wondering if writing things down
will help me move on the path faster
or if I'm still wasting time

So now a year later, if you were to write this poem, what say you?

(Yes this is a challenge!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 09:43:03 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 08, 2007, 09:32:19 pm

So now a year later, if you were to write this poem, what say you?

(Yes this is a challenge!)

Ohhhhh....I love a challenge.

Challenge accepted, 9:42.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 09:54:00 pm

Tru, Challenge answered, 9:54 pm




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Wasting Time- Chapter 2

_______________________

Sitting alone by the computer
as the clock ticks by the minutes
I am being kept company
by the hum of the modem
and the occasional "beep" of my YIM system
while I carry on conversation
and put my thoughts onto my blog

So much has changed since "chapter 1"
and it can be surprising
how what was so important to you before
can seem so insingificant now
and make you question
your thought processes and priorities

I find my feelings of fatherhood to have disappeared
and the appeal of travel taking importance
seeing the world instead of
setting up home
and wanting the freedom to go as I please
without having to worry about the care of a young one

I know I have not missed out on love
had it in my life before
much to my surprise
and I know i will have it again
it will be mine, and I'll hold it with both hands
tight enough not to lose it
but gentle enough not to bruise it.

My writing is taking shape and form
but I still question if it is ready to be seen
and if there is an audience for it
and if I have the talent to put it out there
and the strength to face the rejection that will come
wondering if I should've started this much earlier
instead of at almost 40.

I've accomplished much in the past 2 years
more than I thought was possible
but I feel that a part of me
will never be satisfied with that
and always convinced that
I waste too much time

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2007, 09:59:19 pm

Quote

Paralyzer by Finger Eleven.

Not my style of music but oddly enough, I really like it! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 08, 2007, 10:57:28 pm

i like the today's music video and the poems you've created both past and present. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on October 09, 2007, 04:33:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2007, 09:54:00 pm

Tru, Challenge answered, 9:54 pm




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Wasting Time- Chapter 2

_______________________


I've accomplished much in the past 2 years
more than I thought was possible
but I feel that a part of me
will never be satisfied with that
and always convinced that
I waste too much time

I know that feeling,
but have always a look at what you have reached
and that you have moved on and changed things in your life.
Maybe you have waste time, maybe a part of you is not satisfied,
but you have accomplished more than you thought was possible!

That`s the point and that is the only thing wich is important.
It is never to late, to change things, you don`t get the years back you lost,
but you become more yourself!

All you need is in you and it was always in you!
Take it and make the best of it!

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 09, 2007, 05:58:17 am

Chuck

 I just read your poems "Wasting Time" parts 1 and 2.

When I read the first one, I thought "what a fun dad he would be" and I see that isn't a priority for you now -- which is fine. I understand that. You are doing a great job traveling, and chronicling for us with the pictures. I can't tell you how much I love to look at your travel pictures -- please keep posting those when you take a trip!!  :)

I did not want any children when I was younger. Then I changed my mind, tried, and found out I couldn't. Then I thought of adopting, but I got a divorce and didn't have the money or the gumption to adopt alone. Now I'm happy that I don't have the great responsibility of having a teenager. (I admire people who do it to the best of their ability, and I respect them for doing the hardest job in the world -- I know it's rewarding almost all the time.) I guess what I'll miss the most is grandchildren.

But I think I would have been a fun mom, too -- probably not very good at discipline, tho. And you seem like you'd be a great dad. I hope you have some nieces or nephews or friends' kids to spoil!! I spoiled my niece much to her mother's dismay (and delight), and that has been great!! And my best friend shared her kids so well with me -- vacations and everything. They are married now, so when those grandkids come, I'm sure she'll share them too.  ;D

Love the poems. Thanks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2007, 06:41:33 am

Hiya Shasta and Sharon!

thanks for your posts on my blog, and your opinions on my poems!  I always enjoy reading what people have to say, good or bad.

;D

I used to put a lot of weight on being a father, but now I find that I enjoy being able to pick up and leave when I want to, and not have to worry about taking a "little one" with me.  I'll always be "uncle Chuck" to my friends' kids, and that's just fine by me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2007, 06:46:37 am

Good morning BetterMost members!

Well, I've managed to maintain my weight loss over the past two weekends.....between two cousins weddings, and the NYC gathering, my food intake was horrible.  Scale this morning still read 198lbs, so I'm very happy about that.

I'll be in DC this weekend, and once again, the food around will be bad.   I plan on hitting the hotel gym room at least once a day while I'm there.   Come too far to fall now.





Today's vid kinda goes hand in hand with my poem that follows.......80s classic from Van Stephenson.




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0d6Tp31JuI[/youtube]




Today's poem, fresh off the comp, written last night.








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The Sneak


----------------------------------------------------



yesterday you first came around
often appearing and making much sound
unfamiliar face in a big crowd
creating mystique when speaking out loud
another new friend, so it seemed at first
now I see you are acting your worst
trying to comment, and push me away
save your strength, honey, those are games I don't play
creating some drama by moving your mouth
apparently thinking you'll make me run south
rotten to the core is how I see you
every day I see it, it shows more, through and through
mighty do fall, it's a lesson to learn
every person who's sneaky one day will get burned
fill up your gun, and your ammo you'll spend
run from you I won't do, I'm here to the end
over and over you'll try to smear me
maybe one day, you'll wake up and see
bitch, i'm too strong, so play if you must
my friends know who I am, and it's me that they trust

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2007, 08:47:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2007, 06:46:37 am

I'll be in DC this weekend, and once again, the food around will be bad.   I plan on hitting the hotel gym room at least once a day while I'm there.   Come too far to fall now.

It's not easy, is it? You do your best at home, but social events conspire to defeat the best of intentions.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 09, 2007, 10:55:13 am

 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2007, 02:17:55 pm

No, it's not easy, Jeff, but I'll get through!  ;)

Tru, buddy, why the sad face?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 09, 2007, 05:05:26 pm

Euu, I bet your good @ cross words, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2007, 05:12:11 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 09, 2007, 05:05:26 pm

Euu, I bet your good @ cross words, too.

;)   Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh



and no....just about finish half of them when I start them, and then give up, or cheat and look at someone else's.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2007, 07:03:41 am

Good monring BetterMost!


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Had two dreams that refused to let me  sleep last night.  lmao!  I'm not sure what either of them mean.

The first was about me and my dad, building a large chainlink fence around our house.  Why?  Because we were convinced that during the night, zombies were coming, and this was going to keep them out.

 ??? ??? ??? ::) :laugh:

The second one, I was in a strange house, with a guy who had some issues.  He wasn't exactly 'special needs', but the elevator definitely go all the way to the top.  I was trying to help him find his escaped parakeet before his cat found it and ate it.

 ??? ??? ??? ::) :laugh:


I expect the men in white coats and the big net any day now......... :laugh:



Happy Hump Day to everyone, and here is today's poem!





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the Undone Puzzle

_____________________________________

Sitting here, thinking that life makes no sense
It’s all jumbled, like the letters on the keyboard
That is in front of me, at work
All out of sequence, and meaning nothing
I type, and force them to fit, to make sense
Put them into sequence, and into form
So why is it I can figure out this “puzzle”
But my life feels like a jigsaw
That has been carelessly poured out of its box
Into a pile on the floor
And then left there, a mess to be figured out later
Because it is too hard to make sense out of right now

What does not kill you makes you stronger
I believe that
But strength has limits
And I’m getting tired of having mine tested
While I put on a happy face
So that no one will be concerned
Besides, if it’s my life, and I can’t figure it out
How can anyone else do that for me
And doesn’t that defeat the purpose of living anyway
To learn as you live
If you have someone else giving you the answers

Still sitting here, while there is a pile of work
Sitting next to me, to be processed
While I look for motivation to get it done
Instead of letting my mind wander
And go where it should not
And be where it should not
Is it “go home” time yet?
I want to walk in the park
And at least feel like I did something today
That was to my benefit
Other than just sitting here
Doing nothing
And wondering if I’m on the right path
looking at the pile
needing to get the puzzle together

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 10, 2007, 08:09:35 am

When I do get to work today, one thng in intend to do is clean off my desk, I am sure I will come across some OMG items.

I had a stange dram last night too, I dreamed I was looking in a kitchen drwer and found photos of the Alberta trip, but they were all baseball cards. On the back it would tell what the picture was about. The only one I remember was the one of us all at the openeing scene, which I had looked at yesterdee.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 10, 2007, 09:15:08 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 10, 2007, 08:09:35 am

When I do get to work today, one thng in intend to do is clean off my desk, I am sure I will come across some OMG items.

I had a stange dram last night too, I dreamed I was looking in a kitchen drwer and found photos of the Alberta trip, but they were all baseball cards. On the back it would tell what the picture was about. The only one I remember was the one of us all at the openeing scene, which I had looked at yesterdee.

Thats a good Idea! We could have BBM trading cards!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 10, 2007, 04:22:27 pm

Can someone please photoshop me up with Heath Ledger?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2007, 06:52:22 am

Good monring BetterMost!


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Hope that everyone is having a great week, and ready for the weekend!  Tomorrow, I leave for DC for the weekend, so I won't be around.  I don't have a laptop, so I'll have no way to access this site, or DCF!

Think of me as I'm going through site withdrawal!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tru, I loved the idea of Brokie Cards......our images with "stats" on the back.....funny and cute!  And I guess we could photoshop ya in with Heath!

;)



today's video.....strange and unusual......talking cats and dogs....lmao


Some of the really sound like they're talking......





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Today's poem, is one I wrote over a year ago, and bringing here today.




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Trouble Maker


as I sit and watch you
my mind starts to think
you once seemed so nice
but now, you stink
people I care for
are talking to me
about the trouble you've caused
that you think they don't see
I'm sure you don't know this
but my eye is on you
watching over all
that you say and you do
your purpose in life
to cause others distress
gives me the impression
that your mind is a mess
brain slightly off kilter
like an uneven table
mentally confused
and emotionally unstable
taking your spoon
and stirring the pot
better be careful
it's contents are quite hot
and when your efforts backfire
we'll see if you've learned
that the ones who start trouble
are the ones who get burned
when the end does occur
and the pieces do fall
I hope you're alone
in the middle of it all
and while the rest walk away
with their heads all held high
I hope you find out
what it feels like to lie
in the bed that you made
by your own design
with intentions so cruel
all efforts to malign

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 11, 2007, 07:56:29 am

Wow Chuck, that was a real ray of sunshine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2007, 08:19:49 am

lmao!


It's a happy day in the Cellar!   ;)   :laugh:


actually, I'm in a very good mood!  That poem was written for an online mess on a music website that I used to mod on.

Dude kept coming on and pretending to be everyone's friend, while causing drama behind the scenes.

He was found out soon enough.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2007, 09:02:36 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 10, 2007, 04:22:27 pm

Can someone please photoshop me up with Heath Ledger?

How 'bout me an' Jakey G. in the motel scene?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2007, 09:18:07 am

Oh sure...


who wants to be with heath....who wants to be with jake....




*chuck goes and sits in the corner and pouts*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:21:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 11, 2007, 08:19:49 am

lmao!


It's a happy day in the Cellar!   ;)   :laugh:


actually, I'm in a very good mood!  That poem was written for an online mess on a music website that I used to mod on.

Dude kept coming on and pretending to be everyone's friend, while causing drama behind the scenes.

He was found out soon enough.  ;)

Sounds Familiar  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 11, 2007, 09:35:38 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:21:31 am

Sounds Familiar  >:(

It does?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:39:47 am

Quote from: Scott on October 11, 2007, 09:35:38 am

It does?

Yep!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2007, 09:42:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 11, 2007, 09:18:07 am

Oh sure...


who wants to be with heath....who wants to be with jake....




*chuck goes and sits in the corner and pouts*

Are you taking orders?  ;D

Don't pout. Your mouth might get stuck. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:43:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2007, 09:42:39 am

Are you taking orders?  ;D

Don't pout. Your mouth might get stuck. ...  ;D

Put me in the middle of TS2!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 11, 2007, 04:13:54 pm

          Hey wait,,you gotta go to the back of the line Lee.  Its rude to cut!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 04:16:42 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 11, 2007, 04:13:54 pm

          Hey wait,,you gotta go to the back of the line Lee.  Its rude to cut!!!!

Dang, no wonder that tent don't look right with all the folks in there! LOL  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2007, 04:18:53 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:21:31 am

Sounds Familiar  >:(

Quote from: Scott on October 11, 2007, 09:35:38 am

It does?

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 11, 2007, 09:39:47 am

Yep!

Whut you talkin' 'bout, Richard?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2007, 09:10:28 am

Good morning, Bettermost!

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Hope everyone is doing well today, and ready to shake off the shit from the week, and move on to a good weekend!

I'll be away in DC this weekend, so I won't be around, but I'll be thinkin' of y'all!

When diggin' through my poems, I found one that represents a lesson learned to me.  I let myself get taken by some kind words and a pretty face.  It was sooooo good when he called back after being gone for some time, and to not get taken again.  Growth is a good thing!




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Snake In The Grass



sitting on the computer
and look what I've found
a snake in the grass
that came back around

and then you approached me
that I could not believe
you slithered right over
thought to make me your "Eve"

toss me a line
throw me some bait
hope for a nibble
sit back and wait

well, you fooled me once
I was too dumb to see
you won't fool me twice
there'll be no "shame on me"

and you gave me your numbers
in case I want to call you
well don't hold your breath
'cause you might just turn blue

try to play your games
you will not succeed
there's a new man in my life
and he's all that I need

sure you can talk to me
go ahead, spend that dime
but don't be surprised
if I don't have the time

there's someone else for me now
and he'll always come first
he shows me the best
you show me the worst

you are here for a purpose
it's a lesson learned
you tempted, you succeeded
I let myself get burned

won't happen again
eyes wide opened now
but karma bites back hard
and you'll get yours somehow

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:27:36 am

Wow !!!!!   Good Morning to you too !!!! :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 12, 2007, 09:30:39 am

Morning there...Cowboy Poet

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2007, 09:33:38 am

I promise that happy poems will come back!

but there's something very cathartic in getting those bad vibes out of my system and up on the screen!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2007, 09:35:35 am

Damn! You tell him Chuckie!!
He'll get his. What goes around comes around!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 12, 2007, 09:36:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 12, 2007, 09:33:38 am

I promise that happy poems will come back!

but there's something very cathartic in getting those bad vibes out of my system and up on the screen!

Gee I have no clue what you're talking about...by the way have you been to my blog lately?  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:44:06 am

As we said in the 60's...................................  Wow man, heavy hostility vibes !!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

I need a drink ! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2007, 09:44:57 am

Quote from: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:44:06 am

As we said in the 60's...................................  Wow man, heavy hostility vibes !!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

I need a drink ! :P

Lets go, it's 5:00 somewhere!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:48:13 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2007, 09:44:57 am

Lets go, it's 5:00 somewhere!  ;D

meet you at the Hula Hut !!! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 12, 2007, 09:48:23 am

Chuck, I sure do hope you have a good time in the District o' Columbia and come back with something happier to write about.  ;D Tell Theresa and Chris and L.J.A.B.J. I said H.F.I.A.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2007, 09:50:29 am

Quote from: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:48:13 am

meet you at the Hula Hut !!! :D

I'm there!!
Lets have some Blue Hawaiians! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:59:03 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2007, 09:50:29 am

I'm there!!
Lets have some Blue Hawaiians! ;D

I would prefer happy ones !!!!   *snerk*   :laugh:

Scott, you come along too and we will fight over the waiter !!! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 12, 2007, 10:03:05 am

Quote from: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 09:59:03 am

I would prefer happy ones !!!!   *snerk*   :laugh:

Scott, you come along too and we will fight over the waiter !!! ;)

Neah...I'm way too old and fat for twinky waiters

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 10:18:08 am

Quote from: Scott on October 12, 2007, 10:03:05 am

Neah...I'm way too old and fat for twinky waiters

Poppycock !!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 12, 2007, 10:24:26 am

Quote from: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 10:18:08 am

Poppycock !!!!!

No you're right...














They probably sell to anyone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 12, 2007, 10:28:16 am

Stop it !!!!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2007, 10:32:22 am

Quote from: Scott on October 12, 2007, 10:03:05 am

Neah...I'm way too old and fat for twinky waiters

Does that mean I can have you?  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2007, 10:42:07 am

Quote from: Scott on October 12, 2007, 10:03:05 am

Neah...I'm way too old and fat for twinky waiters

You are neither!! >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2007, 10:43:07 am

Quote from: Scott on October 12, 2007, 09:36:22 am

Gee I have no clue what you're talking about...by the way have you been to my blog lately?  LOL

Of course!!!  May not always post, but I read!   I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend, touched by the poem, glad to hear about Grady's recovery, and enjoyed readying "As the Gay Boy Turns".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 01:07:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost!


Hope that everyone is well today!

I missed you all while I was away in DC for the "Slash Bash" that happened!


Two cool pics of me that I reall like!  This one is by some pumpkins.




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and this one is of me in Ennis' hat and jacket.  I tried the jacket on in Dec of last year, and it didn't fit.  Now, it was tooooo big!

;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 01:22:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 01:07:27 pm

Two cool pics of me that I reall like!  This one is by some pumpkins.




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It's the Great Pumpkin rising out of the pumpkin patch!  :o  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 01:23:53 pm

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I like this one!
Great Pic! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 02:07:42 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 01:23:53 pm

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I like this one!
Great Pic! ;D

I like this one too, because it also is the second photo this year in which Lisa appears with her mouth closed.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 02:29:34 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 02:07:42 pm

I like this one too, because it also is the second photo this year in which Lisa appears with her mouth closed.

 :o  :o  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 02:34:57 pm

rotflmao!   Stop pickin' on Lisa!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 02:38:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 02:34:57 pm

rotflmao!   Stop pickin' on Lisa!

 We only pick on the people we love. Ain't that right, Tru?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 02:39:05 pm

then.....y'all like me!   ya  really like me!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 02:42:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 02:39:05 pm

then.....y'all like me!   ya  really like me!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :-* :-* :-* ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 03:08:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 02:38:05 pm

We only pick on the people we love. Ain't that right, Tru?

You are absolutly right you little know it all.  ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 03:09:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 02:39:05 pm

then.....y'all like me!   ya  really like me!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hey that is a Sally Field reference! Your mystically connecting us back to the rodeo!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2007, 03:11:26 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 03:09:46 pm

Hey that is a Sally Field reference! Your mystically connecting us back to the rodeo!

As long as he doesn't turn into the Flying Nun ... or the Flying Chuckie. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 03:19:27 pm

Yeah that was my drunken thought for the day, my conspiratorial mind decided that Vatican II was all about denighing superpowers to women, so they forbade nuns from wearing the big ole coronets and the Flying Nun was grounded.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 03:21:42 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 03:19:27 pm

Yeah that was my drunken thought for the day, my conspiratorial mind decided that Vatican II was all about denighing superpowers to women, so they forbade nuns from wearing the big ole coronets and the Flying Nun was grounded.

It's a bit early to be drunk isn't it?
Oh hell no it ain't, it's 5:00 somewhere!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 03:30:30 pm

hey, nothing wrong with somem drinks!

lmao.....Vatican 2!  You go, Tru!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 15, 2007, 06:04:26 pm

        Its now time to fly over and get flu shots!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 09:16:24 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 03:21:42 pm

It's a bit early to be drunk isn't it?
Oh hell no it ain't, it's 5:00 somewhere!  :laugh:

Naw, that was that day at the rodeo, I was lit by, oh, noon? Chuch had to help my put me boots on.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:06:42 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 09:16:24 pm

Naw, that was that day at the rodeo, I was lit by, oh, noon? Chuch had to help my put me boots on.  :o

We were in the same boat!  ;D
I had a beer to get over my hangover and it turned into 30!  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2007, 10:11:04 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 09:16:24 pm

Naw, that was that day at the rodeo, I was lit by, oh, noon? Chuch had to help my put me boots on.  :o

rotflmao!   I remember that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:14:58 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 09:16:24 pm

Naw, that was that day at the rodeo, I was lit by, oh, noon? Chuch had to help my put me boots on.  :o

Were you drunk at the rodeo?   I didn' t notice that ! :-\

Now Richard........... :-X ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:24:05 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:14:58 pm

Were you drunk at the rodeo?   I didn' t notice that ! :-\

Now Richard........... :-X ;D

LOL! I wasn't at the rodeo!
Now later in  the evning I was feeling much better! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:31:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:24:05 pm

LOL! I wasn't at the rodeo!
Now later in  the evning I was feeling much better! ;D

Well, I was asleep at the rodeo anyway !!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now that I think about it..... did I go to the rodeo? !!! :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 10:31:32 pm

I fell asleap on the ride back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:32:24 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 15, 2007, 10:31:32 pm

I fell asleap on the ride back.

I tried to sleep , but Richard kept hollering he needed to pee ! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 15, 2007, 10:34:27 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:31:15 pm

Well, I was asleep at the rodeo anyway !!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now that I think about it..... did I go to the rodeo? !!! :laugh: :laugh:

Yup!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:34:40 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:32:24 pm

I tried to sleep , but Richard kept hollering he needed to pee ! :D

Weeelllll,
Thats the trouble with beer. You only rent it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:41:33 pm

GOd, that is an awful picture of me Truman !!!  But..... don't my hair look nice ? ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:42:14 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:34:40 pm

Weeelllll,
Thats the trouble with beer. You only rent it!  :laugh:

You should have peed in that bottle like Mario told you !!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:48:21 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:42:14 pm

You should have peed in that bottle like Mario told you !!! ;D

Lord, I had stage fright!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 15, 2007, 10:54:28 pm

       Richard honey, if you werent at that rodeo...somebody stolled yer body and was walkin it around there/
You might want to find them, cause I could tell they were being kinda rough on it..  But it was still cute even
with someone else in it...And they bought you a hat........heheh 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:55:29 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:48:21 pm

Lord, I had stage fright!  ;D

I thought you might do it there for a minute or two !! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 10:59:31 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 15, 2007, 10:54:28 pm

       Richard honey, if you werent at that rodeo...somebody stolled yer body and was walkin it around there/
You might want to find them, cause I could tell they were being kinda rough on it..  But it was still cute even
with someone else in it...And they bought you a hat........heheh 

A dern nice one too!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 11:00:11 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 15, 2007, 10:55:29 pm

I thought you might do it there for a minute or two !! :laugh:

If Chuck hadn't pulled into that rest stop I might have!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2007, 06:40:13 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 15, 2007, 11:00:11 pm

If Chuck hadn't pulled into that rest stop I might have!!

I live to serve!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2007, 06:46:54 am

Morning BetterMost!


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already Tuesday!  Hoooooorrrrrrrrrraaaaaay.

Back to the daily grind after coming home from Slash Bash this past weekend.....damn....much traveling on my schedule!  It was soooo good to see my friends again, and share the laughs and hugs!



Today's poem I wrote just over a year ago, for a special guy.  He was a musician, and he was never satistfied with the outcome of what came out of his keyboard when he played.

I gave him a different view.




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Your Music


Sitting in the basement
hearing the clock tick
I place the cd in the computer
the one you hid in my bag
as a surprise

The music begins
it wafts out of my speakers
filling the basement with your music
and my head with memories

I see you, sitting there
at the keyboards
hitting differnet buttons and switches
in frustration
trying to make magic

and then, you play
and I can see your fingers
lightly touching the keys
and the notes fill the living room

ebony and ivory
bending under your will
and your talent
filling the room with sounds
where before there were none

I sit in the corner
and listen to the melodies
as instrumental music
religious and secular
floats through the living room

You turn off the keyboard
and get up and walk away
expressing dissatisfaction
at imperfect pieces

but I stay in the corner
and close my eyes
as the music still floats through my head
with the image of the man who put it there

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 16, 2007, 08:28:44 am

good morning

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2007, 08:50:23 am

*waves at dev*

Good morning!  How are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2007, 06:51:08 am

Good morning BetterMost!



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Hoping that today finds you in good humor and spirits! 

Trying to get back into focus of diet and exercise, since being off it for the Slash Bash last weekend.  Love the get togethers, and seeing my friends again.  Hugs were exchanged so often, what a great feeling!


Blast from the past for today's music video.  One hit wonder from about 1985, Rebbie Jackson (Michael's oldest sister) and her Top 20 hit, "Centipede".



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_nLi8dHPBg[/youtube]


Today's poem was a challenge to me in November of last year, to write a poem about homelessness.


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An Effort To Live

Morning comes and I wake
to the rhythm of the rain
landing on the top of my cardboard box
and a shiver runs up my spine

I take the newspapers
that served as my blanket last night
and stuff them into my shoes
to keep my feet as dry as I can

I grab the plastic bag, which holds my wardrobe
and a cup, which is my bank book
and hit the streets
in an effort to live

You see a garbage can on the corner, I see a buffet
discarded soda, french fries, sandwich
barely enough to stop the growl in my stomach
but it does make it better

Walking around town, shaking my cup
being looked at by strangers
who think I'm crazy, or strung out
not realizing my life has crumbled around me

Sunset, time for bed
that dumpster is my real estate agent
and the cardboard box is my new shelter
hopefully, it won't start raining again

I find an alley and set up house
fetal position to keep myself warm
I close my eyes
and pray that tomorrow will be different

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 17, 2007, 07:08:00 am

Very touching, CellarDweller. It's distressing that there are so many homeless in this wealthy nation where "all men are created equal". It's not a political thing evidently -- Dem or Rep in power -- we still have homeless people. Many are youth, turned away by family or not willing to follow family guidelines. Some are mentally ill; some overtaken by drugs. Others -- just down on their luck, which could be the case for many of us if something changed unexpectedly.  I'm not a pessimist, but I don't see the solution to this sad circumstance. I hope someone does.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2007, 08:12:22 am

Hiya Shasta.

I wish I could figure something out as well, but nothing really feasible comes to mind.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 17, 2007, 10:46:38 am

That was a really good poem Chuck. It really leteralized that mans experence, puts it in terms that hit home.

It is a shame with all the wealth we  have in this country we cannot take care of those who can;t take care of theirselves, we only make a half hearted attempt that creates a system that enslaves people to welfare for generations. We make health care a business and if there is someone without isnurance, they are just SOL.

But hell, I don't have the answers, I can't even wrap my head around the problem completely.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2007, 10:53:39 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 17, 2007, 10:46:38 am

That was a really good poem Chuck. It really leteralized that mans experence, puts it in terms that hit home.

It is a shame with all the wealth we  have in this country we cannot take care of those who can;t take care of theirselves, we only make a half hearted attempt that creates a system that enslaves people to welfare for generations. We make health care a business and if there is someone without isnurance, they are just SOL.

But hell, I don't have the answers, I can't even wrap my head around the problem completely.

Well, I know this probably won't be a popular thought. However, there is a lot to be said about accountability and personal responsibility. This is the greatest nation on earth in that everyone has the opportunity to better themselves if they choose to.
It's not easy and there are a lot of roadblocks that can be downright unfair. I just don'tt think it is the Governments responsibility to to be all things to all people. What makes the kid who grew up in the ghetto to a teenage mother and then becomes a CEO of a company so different from the other kid in the same housing project who chose a life of crime? He wanted better for himself and made the sacrifices to get where he wanted to be.
I just think in many cases people are where they chose to be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 17, 2007, 11:03:26 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2007, 10:53:39 am

Well, I know this probably won't be a popular thought. However, there is a lot to be said about accountability and personal responsibility. This is the greatest nation on earth in that everyone has the opportunity to better themselves if they choose to.
It's not easy and there are a lot of roadblocks that can be downright unfair. I just don'tt think it is the Governments responsibility to to be all things to all people. What makes the kid who grew up in the ghetto to a teenage mother and then becomes a CEO of a company so different from the other kid in the same housing project who chose a life of crime? He wanted better for himself and made the sacrifices to get where he wanted to be.
I just think in many cases people are where they chose to be.

I agree with you Rich, I know we live in a free country, we don;t have some authoritarian government telling us what to do, people do overcome the obsitcles of their situation and better theirselves, and I am all for that. People should.

At the same time, I can't understand why our tax dollars go to help people in other countries when we could be taking care of our own.

But please don;t be afraid to speak your mind. The debate in this country has gotten so polarized people gone forget how to speak to each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2007, 11:35:49 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 17, 2007, 11:03:26 am

But please don;t be afraid to speak your mind. The debate in this country has gotten so polarized people gone forget how to speak to each other.

I agree!  I love debate, don't engage in it often, but I do love it.  I think it gives a "wrong" impression of me.

I think people see me as "funny" and "light" but I do like strong debates at times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 17, 2007, 11:37:49 am

So many of these homeless people have mental disorders.
No true system in this country to really help and house them.
I have a cousin that is homeless.  He is severely bi-polar.  
Unless you live with them and force the meds down them,
it is almost impossible.  I learned a lot about mental health
resources myself last year.  You would be surpirsed how very
difficult it is to get help without money.
You try and get thru the governments maze of bullshit to
get to the right person.  They make it that difficult for a
reason !

ETA:   So many homeless people I see here are mentally handicap.
Sometimes when I look at them I think.......  there but for the grace of God ...................

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2007, 12:29:08 pm

I agree with Both of you!
We should not be sending billions to other countries while we have problems here.
Further, the mental health system here is so dark ages.
It is driven by the insurance companies. I have had issues within my family of people who needed treatment. They had insurance but most insurance will only pay for a set amount and when thats used they are dismissed wether they should be or not.
I certainly don't have the answers but I don't think Government is the answer. Like Karen said,

Quote

You try and get thru the governments maze of bullshit to
get to the right person.  They make it that difficult for a
reason !

That is one reason I am so against Government health Care. Anytime you deal with the Government it is a rayal Cluster F**k! All one has to do is look at the VA system run by the Government and that should be enough to scare the shit out of you.
I do think Insurance companies should be regulated better but until we as a society get over our wanting to sue someone everytime we stub our collective toes it won't happen.
Well, sorry to ramble! Those are my thoughts your results may be different!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 17, 2007, 12:36:57 pm

Hell, the Insurance companies run this country.  As long as this government allows "special interest" groups to make policy, ........ nothing will every change.
BIg business runs this country !
Screw the little guy!


Rant over ! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 17, 2007, 03:50:26 pm

Yo got a point there with the sueing business. It is insanity. I get email alerts from the National Realtors Asscoiation all the time about poeple wh spend their time calling companies asking for copies of their do not call policy and when they don;t get it, their file suit. It is how they make a f'ing living! Why should I even try to accumulate anything if I am going to loose it to plaintiffs and lawyers?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2007, 07:21:53 pm

Oh my!  Such heaviness in the blog today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on October 18, 2007, 05:11:27 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2007, 10:53:39 am

Well, I know this probably won't be a popular thought. However, there is a lot to be said about accountability and personal responsibility. This is the greatest nation on earth in that everyone has the opportunity to better themselves if they
choose to.

It's not easy and there are a lot of roadblocks that can be downright unfair. I just don't think it is the Governments responsibility to to be all things to all people. What makes the kid who grew up in the ghetto to a teenage mother and then becomes a CEO of a company so different from the other kid in the same housing project who chose a life of crime? He wanted better for himself and made the sacrifices to get where he wanted to be.
I just think in many cases people are where they chose to be.

At the risk of making your blog heavier, Chuck...my apologies in advance...

Clearly there are no easy answers to all these hard questions.  BUT It is beyond comprehension that the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth cannot house and feed and provide health care for all its citizens.  I picked your quote out, Richard, to talk about accountability, because clearly accountability has a place.  If Person A with the same advantages and/or disadvantages as Person B ends up with a different outcome, then we may be able to look to the individual's initiative for a 'reasonable' explanation.  But, I submit, there are much more complex factors involved.

I have had a great deal of exposure to both the 'haves' and the 'have nots' in this world (as well as us in between) and I can tell you categorically that 'All men are not created equal.'  This is going to sound SO cynical - and I hate that! - but your social and family connections make an enormous difference in everything from your preschool to your university to the final outcome in your career.  I'm not discounting that you have responsibility for nurturing and maintining these contacts, but I'm much more likely to get that job at NASA when Grandpa knows the director than on my own merit, everything else being equal.

I am that girl who was the first to get a college degree because I earned a scholarship.  But that was because my mother had that dream for me.  It was drilled into me from Day 1.  If she'd been different, I could have just as easily ended up a teenage Mom on welfare - I have stepsisters who did.  Why did Mom value education?  She saw her own mother abused and saw education as an escape..hence even bigger dreams for me.  The dynamics in the same family could have led to a repeat of the cycle.  I don't have those answers.

I am agreed 100% that this great nation affords us all the potential to become the best we can be, but it's a much harder question to ask how we impose social limits internally upon ourselves.  How do we fix that?  How do we teach young girls that it's cool to be scientists, doctors, and politicians? or convice young boys that it's cool to be nurses, teachers, and artists?  And vice-versa?  And why does our value system deem work like teaching or nursing to be worth so much less than that of an actor or an athlete?  I like the trend I'm seeing toward mentoring - people in particular jobs befriending youngsters with interest and encouraging them.  That can only help.

Initiative will definitely propel you down the right path...but I question how our young people know what path is the one they wish to pursue - how they recognize the value when values seem so skewed?  And if they're not getting a clear message that there is VALUE, then I'm sure a lot of then wonder 'What's the diff?'

Maybe I oughta move this over to the 'Serious Discussions About Life' Thread?  Say the word and I will.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 06:45:16 am

Quote from: Lynne on October 18, 2007, 05:11:27 am

At the risk of making your blog heavier, Chuck...my apologies in advance...

No reason to apologize, Lynne!   I enjoy heavy topics as well.  My blog is not called "All that is sweetness and light"!  ;)

people can talk about whatever they want here, and I'm glad that one of my poems started this convo.  There may be light topics throughout, but I hope that if other members want to continue this, they'll post!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 06:53:26 am

Good morning, BetterMost!



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so, how the hell is everyone today?

My body is acting weird today.   :laugh:  after being at the slash bash, I was back to my old eating habits, and now that I'm back on schedule, it's like my body is saying "No........bring back the junk food!"   :laugh:  I'm feeling a little bloated and lethargic, but it's starting to get better.


Today's video works with today's poem, which was originally issued as a "challenge" by Rich (loneleeb3).  We were talking about my poems, and he asked me to write one about fathers and daughters.  I had one done for him in about 20 minutes.  I sent it to him, and about 5 minutes later, got a phone call from him, thanking me.  I had not expected that reaction.


So, here's the video.




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgZftrobqlg[/youtube]



and here is today's poem!



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Daddy’s Little Girl

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Good things come in small packages
I never believed that
Until the day you arrived
And I held you in my arms

How can I do this
Be all that she needs
And take care of her
For the rest of my days

I’m just a man
I’m supposed to feel strong
But this tiny bundle of life
Has turned me upside down

So much to teach you
To walk, talk and play
School work and home work
Boys, life, and love

Please remember I’m flawed
And though I’ll try my best
I will make mistakes
So please don’t lose faith in me

I’ll always be here
To hold you and love you
From your very first breath
To my very last breath

And though someday a man
Will be your new number one
Just keep this in mind
You’re always daddy’s little girl

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 07:30:46 am

You're killinme this Mornin!  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 18, 2007, 08:16:07 am

Friend that is the best thing I have see you write. Your amazing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:30:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 06:53:26 am

I'm feeling a little bloated and lethargic, but it's starting to get better.

You sure it's not just that time of the month?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 08:35:17 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:30:47 am

You sure it's not just that time of the month?

It's possible.....I am feeling the urge to smack someone with my handbag.....



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 ;) ;D :laugh: :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:41:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 08:35:17 am

It's possible.....I am feeling the urge to smack someone with my handbag.....



Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Jeff



 ;) ;D :laugh: :-*

Why am I suddenly envisioning Ruth Buzzi on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in? Oh, but you're too young to remember that show. ...   ;D

Are you sure it's a handbag, or is it a queer case (see: Brokeback Through the Looking Glass)?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 08:47:46 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:41:57 am

Why am I suddenly envisioning Ruth Buzzi on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in? Oh, but you're too young to remember that show. ...   ;D

Are you sure it's a handbag, or is it a queer case (see: Brokeback Through the Looking Glass)?  ;D

I remember laugh in, and it's very possible they are queer cases that we're holding!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 08:48:22 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:41:57 am

Why am I suddenly envisioning Ruth Buzzi on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in? Oh, but you're too young to remember that show. ...   ;D

Are you sure it's a handbag, or is it a queer case (see: Brokeback Through the Looking Glass)?  ;D

I remember that!
She was hilarious!! :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
She beat the fire out of that old man! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:51:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 08:47:46 am

I remember laugh in, and it's very possible they are queer cases that we're holding!

You must have been watching it in your cradle.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 08:57:10 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:51:24 am

You must have been watching it in your cradle.  ;D

probably in reruns!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 09:01:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 08:51:24 am

You must have been watching it in your cradle.  ;D

He ain't that young! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 09:04:52 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 09:01:56 am

He ain't that young! LOL

Are you kiddin'? Chuckie's just a baby. He ain't even dry behind the ears yet.  ;)

Probably goes home from the bank ever' afternoon an' watches Sesame Street. ...  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 09:06:25 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 09:04:52 am

Are you kiddin'? Chuckie's just a baby. He ain't even dry behind the ears yet.  ;)

Probably goes home from the bank ever' afternoon an' watches Sesame Street. ...  ;D  :-*

I don't know, that may be too advanced!!

*Runs from Chuckie cause he knows whats comin!* :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:14:08 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 09:04:52 am

Are you kiddin'? Chuckie's just a baby. He ain't even dry behind the ears yet.  ;)

Probably goes home from the bank ever' afternoon an' watches Sesame Street. ...  ;D  :-*

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 09:06:25 am

I don't know, that may be too advanced!!

*Runs from Chuckie cause he knows whats comin!* :laugh:

Oh please.   ::)

Y'all are just jealous that I got to meet Annie Proulx.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 09:18:20 am

Well La Tee Frickin Dah! You big ole name dropper!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:20:41 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 18, 2007, 09:29:18 am

Boys behaving badly early this morning ! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 09:34:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:14:08 am

Oh please.   ::)

Y'all are just jealous that I got to meet Annie Proulx.  ;)

Nah, we're just jealous 'cause you're still young and pretty. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 18, 2007, 09:35:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:20:41 am

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"And so aren't you in anything backless"  What TV charectar said that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:43:08 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2007, 09:34:37 am

Nah, we're just jealous 'cause you're still young and pretty. ...  ;D

well, I don't consider myself pretty/attractive.  It's only recently that I let those thoughts into my head, and I'm not always comfortable with it.

As for young....I still celebrate birthdays, and look forward to getting older...I never understood the "youth culture" thing.  I enjoy getting older....and deal with the knee.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:56:48 am

Quote from: karen1129 on October 18, 2007, 09:29:18 am

Boys behaving badly early this morning ! ;D

and this is a shock?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:57:45 am

Quote from: Scott on October 18, 2007, 09:35:35 am

"And so aren't you in anything backless"  What TV charectar said that?

Hmmmm....I don't know, but instinct is saying Joan Colllins' character from Dallas or Dynasty or whatever show she was on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 18, 2007, 09:58:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 09:57:45 am

Hmmmm....I don't know, but instinct is saying Joan Colllins' character from Dallas or Dynasty or whatever show she was on.

Close..Sophia Petrillo

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 18, 2007, 10:13:48 am

You know it is saying something when Chuck posts a beautiful poem and it is followed by two pages people picking at each other!  ;D.

Ah well.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 10:16:37 am

That's what I love about my blog, people are crazy!

 ;D

but thanks for the comments on my poem!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 10:32:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 10:16:37 am

That's what I love about my blog, people are crazy!

 ;D

but thanks for the comments on my poem!

Some of us even have the papers to prove it!!  :o ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 11:38:01 am

don't matter to me, as long as y'all are happy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 11:53:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 11:38:01 am

don't matter to me, as long as y'all are happy!

LOL! I am. No I'm not! yes I am, don't you start with me again!
Me, You are always starting somthing! Shut up! Don't you tell me to shut up your not the boss of me!
oh what ever! Thats what I thought!  Yeah, you're a real thinker there!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 12:00:59 pm

good lord..... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 12:01:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 12:00:59 pm

good lord..... ::)

LOL!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 18, 2007, 12:05:27 pm

Where are my pills.... :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 12:07:19 pm

Truman, don't toss your cookies in my Cellar!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 18, 2007, 05:34:19 pm

       That video, and poem were wonderful Chuck...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 07:02:05 pm

thanks so much, sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 08:24:07 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 18, 2007, 08:16:07 am

Friend that is the best thing I have see you write. Your amazing.

Ain't it though!
i don't know that Ihave ever been so touched and honored!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2007, 08:28:06 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2007, 08:24:07 pm

Ain't it though!
i don't know that Ihave ever been so touched and honored!

I was touched by your reaction.  I meant what I said....next time we meet, bring it with you, and I'll sign it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 18, 2007, 08:33:06 pm

I really like the way you put words together.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 07:00:39 am

Morning BetterMost.


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Ya know, there are some days you'd just rather stay in bed.

Here's to hoping the people at work stay out of my way today.   :laugh:


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My Arms

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My arms outstretched
they can be strong
and with them I try
to do no wrong

My arms outstretched
they are quite hairy
I can use them to help
your burden, I'll carry

My arms outstretched
won't try in vain
when I place them around you
to comfort your pain

My arms outstretched
can accomplish much
so step up and reach out
they'll respond to your touch

My arms outstretched
can do much, you see
but right now they feel useless
they're empty, you see

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 19, 2007, 08:31:20 am

Good Morning Chuck, wish I could be there and fill up those arms. Hate to see you feeling blue.

Hope yor day is a good one. Hope there is coffe where you are. There will be coffee here momentarially.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:38:14 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 19, 2007, 08:31:20 am

Good Morning Chuck, wish I could be there and fill up those arms. Hate to see you feeling blue.

Hope yor day is a good one. Hope there is coffe where you are. There will be coffee here momentarially.

He's from Jersey. Apparently Jerseyans don't drink coffee. ...  :-\

Well, I have a short workday today. I'm "working through lunch"--yeah, right  :laugh: --and leaving the office at 3:30 to go get the train to go up to my daddy's place for the weekend. So I won't be around after this afternoon till I get home to Philadelphia Sunday evening.

Mighty strange weather for October we're having here. Possibly severe thunderstorms this afternoon.  :o Don't hardly know how to pack for a visit to my dad.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 19, 2007, 08:41:42 am

Good morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 08:42:27 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 19, 2007, 08:31:20 am

Hope there is coffe where you are. There will be coffee here momentarially.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:38:14 am

He's from Jersey. Apparently Jerseyans don't drink coffee. ...  :-\

 :laugh:

No Jeff, Jerseyans drink coffee, just not me.  I never developed a taste for it.  Would like a cup of some hot white chocolate, but the sugar and calories are a no no.....


*looks out window at the Dunkin Donuts down the street.....*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 08:43:11 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 08:41:42 am

Good morning Chuck!

good morning, Scott!  how are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 19, 2007, 08:45:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 08:43:11 am

good morning, Scott!  how are you?

I got a good nights sleep, had a decent bowel movement, and a yummy muffin wiht my coffee...how much better could things be?   :laugh: ;D ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 19, 2007, 08:46:26 am

        Back on the Bran Scott?

         Morning Chuckie..I have insomnia, and havent been to sleep yet...can you tell I have been bored..
     see whats following me?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 19, 2007, 08:46:53 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 19, 2007, 08:46:26 am

        Back to the Bran Scott?

Bran I tell you...Bran!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:47:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 08:42:27 am

Would like a cup of some hot white chocolate, but the sugar and calories are a no no.....


*looks out window at the Dunkin Donuts down the street.....*

I should see if the Dunkin Donuts I pass on my way into work has that. It sounds pretty good. Anyway, I got my Friday morning Dunkin Donuts medium-coffee-creamandsugar, so I'm a happy camper. Plus I get to leave work early, and it's Friday. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:48:15 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 08:45:02 am

I got a good nights sleep, had a decent bowel movement, and a yummy muffin wiht my coffee...how much better could things be?   :laugh: ;D ::)

Ah, yes. If you've been bound up for awhile, a decent bowel movement can be better than sex.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 19, 2007, 09:03:58 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 08:45:02 am

I got a good nights sleep, had a decent bowel movement, and a yummy muffin wiht my coffee...how much better could things be?   :laugh: ;D ::)

I don't know! I could think of a few things!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:04:10 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 08:45:02 am

I got a good nights sleep, had a decent bowel movement, and a yummy muffin wiht my coffee...how much better could things be?   :laugh: ;D ::)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:48:15 am

Ah, yes. If you've been bound up for awhile, a decent bowel movement can be better than sex.  :laugh:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:06:03 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 08:47:03 am

I should see if the Dunkin Donuts I pass on my way into work has that. It sounds pretty good.

I saw your post that you are on your way to your dad's, hope the weather isn't an issue tonight for you.

and the DD hot white chocolate is toooo good.  I've had it at coffee houses, but it doesn't taste like white chocolate.  The DD one does.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 19, 2007, 09:06:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:04:10 am

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Save it for the cabin darlin'

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:07:30 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 19, 2007, 08:46:26 am

Morning Chuckie..I have insomnia, and havent been to sleep yet...can you tell I have been bored..       see whats following me?

I can sympathize, sweetheart.  I don't sleep well at all!  I have to take two Tylenol PMs each night so I stay asleep.

as for your being followed, is that your entourage?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:13:00 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 09:06:22 am

Save it for the cabin darlin'

does the cabin come with a bidet?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 19, 2007, 09:13:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:13:00 am

does the cabin come with a bidet?   :laugh:

Well...sort of...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:15:02 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 09:13:27 am

Well...sort of...LOL

Oh boy.....why do I get the feeling I should run from my own blog? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 19, 2007, 09:16:23 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:15:02 am

Oh boy.....why do I get the feeling I should run from my own blog? 

LOL...as someone said...it's gonna be a fun Friday in Bettermost, WY

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:22:46 am

Quote from: Scott on October 19, 2007, 09:16:23 am

LOL...as someone said...it's gonna be a fun Friday in Bettermost, WY

seems like it!



and now....my fave song by my fave diva!










[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Ksp_Wu20g&mode=related&search=
[/youtube]


I did that from work, and I can't access you tube from here.  Is it working?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 19, 2007, 09:32:34 am

Don't know, I can't see it from work either! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2007, 09:34:54 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 19, 2007, 09:32:34 am

Don't know, I can't see it from work either! LOL

I see something, but I don't even try to play youtube stuff here at the office.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 09:35:09 am

well, you're no help.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 19, 2007, 11:18:18 am

I am ....watching.....and .....yes......I .......think......my .........coffee......has.....been ........spiked......Her....she's.......melting........ :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 11:38:15 am

???  ???  ???  ???  ???  ???                       

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2007, 04:58:34 pm

Ok, to answer questions about the Wonder Twins from Scott's blog, here is a 6 minute video from "The Super Friends" that stars Batman, Robin, and the twins.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mXW2oGxs4o[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 20, 2007, 05:50:35 am

she does melt in the frozen vid. dont worry!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 20, 2007, 09:51:50 am

"When in the junk yard, fight junk with junk!"

Cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2007, 10:06:34 am

Morning BetterMost!



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don't have much time today, so just a quick message of greetings to you all!


Oh, and just in case ya didn't know.......



omg...you don't understand.... *puts back of hand to forehead*   It's so hard....*deep breath*  to be a model!


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz7l2oFbpcE&mode=related&search=[/youtube]




And what's so funny here, is not even the poor model, but the news anchor's reaction....


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:     


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36WgNX_--hI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 20, 2007, 02:28:04 pm

;D :laugh: Well -- I laughed enough for the whole weekend on those, Chuck. Thanks for the funnies!!  ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2007, 06:42:19 am

Good morning BetterMost!


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survived the weekend, and the dinner with friends!  lmao!

It was good to catch up with them, but the dinner was for a couple who is getting married next weekend, and needless to say, I was the only single person in the room.  And of course, people were making toasts on how they were the last of the group to get married.

I was thinking....."ummmmm.....hello!  Single man here!"  but I kept my mouth shut, and smiled.  No reason to rain on their parade, ya know?



Today's poem I wrote a while ago, when a friend was going through a break up, and I was going through my own break up.  I wanted her not to feel so alone.



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The Sun Will Rise

---------------------------------------------



I travel now in silence too
Sometimes happy, sometimes blue
You look at me, and I see you
I know that we will get  through

I won’t look back with regret or fear
Been through many changes this year
Put hands to my tear filled eyes
Look at the ceiling and shout out “whys”

Hurt does pass, and so does time
Move on to better things we’ll find
This time of year we both feel sad
But don’t look back on the year as bad

New people have come into our heart
And because of that they’ll never part
They offered us a chance to grow
And ourselves to better know

Our special someones are still here
And while not in the way we want, I fear
When we talk to them, they’ll hear
And to us they will always be dear

Happy days are meant to be
Sadness never lasts, you see
The darkness leaves, the silence dies
A new day comes, the sun will rise.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 22, 2007, 08:07:36 am

Hey Chuck, glad you got thru that. It is an alful feeling to be just written off like that. I know they didn;t think about it, but a lot of times we are put in a seperate catagory where the rules and expectations just don't belong. It ain't right at all.

I enjoyed the videos, you know that model couldhave broke her him and those guys were just laughing at her. I was laughing at them.

Oh lawdy, I got miles to go before I sleep so I better get at it. Have a Nice Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2007, 08:36:07 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 22, 2007, 08:07:36 am

Hey Chuck, glad you got thru that. It is an alful feeling to be just written off like that. I know they didn;t think about it, but a lot of times we are put in a seperate catagory where the rules and expectations just don't belong. It ain't right at all.

I enjoyed the videos, you know that model couldhave broke her him and those guys were just laughing at her. I was laughing at them.

Oh lawdy, I got miles to go before I sleep so I better get at it. Have a Nice Day.

sleep?   It's 8:30am, didn't ya just get up?   ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 22, 2007, 08:42:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2007, 08:36:07 am

sleep?   It's 8:30am, didn't ya just get up?   ???

I'm wondering the same thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 06:30:44 am

Good morning, BetterMost friends!


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To everyone who comes here and reads my poems, and thoughts, I have a big hug for you!!!

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Hope that everyone has a great day.....and only deals with good people.  Of course, there are some people who try to test us.......so give them some of this.

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 :laugh:


Today's poem...fresh from the computer this morning.










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Pulling Teeth

---------------------------------------------



anesthetized
feelings have been lost
and I sit and wait
nerves crackle like electricity
anxious beads of sweat
form on my brow
as I wait
the figure approaches me
and begins its procedure
then it starts
the first tug
a twist, a turn
feeling like I'm being jerked about
strange sensations and sounds
was that a crack
bits and pieces fall from me
will it be over soon
it feels like it's taking forever
slow motion movment
and then, it's done
there is a space now
where there once was something
the figure departs
and I'm alone in the room
my muse is gone for now
and the bits and pieces are on the screen
forming the words of my poems
sometimes this process
is just like pulling teeth

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 07:13:50 am

Oh, currently listening to "Her Eyes" by Pat Monahan.  Former lead singer of Train (Drops Of Jupiter was their hit).   Dont know what it is about him....I think he's sexy as hell.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecKn_uIXIhs[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 23, 2007, 10:39:15 am

        Now there is some music we can definately agree with..I loved that.  He has such power in his voice, and delivery.  Its not a perfect voice, but its wondrful..I liked his comments about himself too..How he is sort
of self deprecating..Thank you ..that was great..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 10:59:22 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 23, 2007, 10:39:15 am

Now there is some music we can definately agree with..I loved that.  He has such power in his voice, and delivery.  Its not a perfect voice, but its wondrful..I liked his comments about himself too..How he is sort of self deprecating..Thank you ..that was great..

Cool!  Glad you liked it!  I usually don't listen to or like a lot of male vocalists....don't know why.....Used to only like Peter Cetera.

Lately, really like Chad Kroeger from Nickleback, Chris Daughtry from Daughtry, and Pat Monahan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 23, 2007, 12:34:41 pm

Can you sing one of those songs at a karaoke bar in NYC when I am there? :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 12:40:58 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 23, 2007, 12:34:41 pm

Can you sing one of those songs at a karaoke bar in NYC when I am there? :)

I said I like them, not that I sound good singing like them!  lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 23, 2007, 12:47:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 12:40:58 pm

I said I like them, not that I sound good singing like them!  lmao!

Well, you can sing some C & W for me

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 02:12:25 pm

I'd be willing to try!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 02:57:49 pm

for your reading enjoyment....some Brokeback spoofs/jokes!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 02:59:45 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2007, 03:00:50 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 23, 2007, 03:09:56 pm

Those are so funny Chuck.  I needed that laugh !!!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 08:34:46 am

good morning Bettermost!


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I'm usually here much earlier, but ooooops....slept through the alarm, and woke up 15 minutes before I had to leave for work!

 :o


So here I sit, unshowered and unshaven, looking a mess!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hope everyone else is having a better organized morning than I am!    :laugh:





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Adrift


Being adrift
Sounds so peaceful
But how can something so peaceful
Bring such stress
And uneasiness

What I was once so sure of
Has abandoned me
Leaving me adrift
Without direction
And no oars

A friend once told me
Those who wander are not lost
So why do I feel lost
On a sea of uncertainty
While others sail on

Adrift and alone
Once again
I should be used to this
So why do I feel
So confused and lost

One thing is certain
I won’t go on this way
So please excuse me
I must turn my attention
To finding the oars

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 24, 2007, 08:48:00 am

Morning Chuck. I like that one,  ;D.

Are you having dinner with the guys this weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 24, 2007, 08:54:53 am

That was a good one Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 09:16:10 am

Hiya guys!  Glad ya liked it!


This weekend is Linda & Gary's wedding, so I get to be the lone single man at my table this weekend!

Horaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 24, 2007, 09:40:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 09:16:10 am

Hiya guys!  Glad ya liked it!


This weekend is Linda & Gary's wedding, so I get to be the lone single man at my table this weekend!

Horaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   ::)

Ya never know who might be there!
You gonna make a dive for the bouquet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 24, 2007, 09:48:58 am

You know thats a thought. Does a single gay guy at a straight wedding line up to catch the bouquet or the garter? And if your bisexual do you do both?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 24, 2007, 09:50:57 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 24, 2007, 09:48:58 am

You know thats a thought. Does a single gay guy at a straight wedding line up to catch the bouquet or the garter? And if your bisexual do you do both?

In Massachusetts we do whatever feels right at the moment... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 09:52:08 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 24, 2007, 09:40:38 am

You gonna make a dive for the bouquet?

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 24, 2007, 09:48:58 am

You know thats a thought. Does a single gay guy at a straight wedding line up to catch the bouquet or the garter? And if your bisexual do you do both?

I don't do either!  lmao!  I let all the silly hets have that fight for those items.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 24, 2007, 09:53:43 am

Quote from: Scott on October 24, 2007, 09:50:57 am

In Massachusetts we do whatever whoever feels right at the moment... :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 09:55:25 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 24, 2007, 09:53:43 am

:laugh:

apparently, Tru is feeling pervy today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 24, 2007, 09:58:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 09:55:25 am

apparently, Tru is feeling pervy today!

A pervy Tru is a good thing

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 10:06:08 am

Quote from: Scott on October 24, 2007, 09:58:31 am

A pervy Tru is a good thing

really?  I haven't seen that yet....I ain't yet had the opportunity..... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 24, 2007, 10:07:22 am

Well here let me pass you the bottle!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 24, 2007, 10:11:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 10:06:08 am

really?  I haven't seen that yet....I ain't yet had the opportunity..... ;)

He does this funny, neat little thing with his....oh wait...nevermind...sorry Tru

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 24, 2007, 10:12:05 am

Quote from: Scott on October 24, 2007, 10:11:02 am

He does this funny, neat little thing with his....oh wait...nevermind...sorry Tru

To quote JT: "This ain't no little thing"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 10:29:34 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 24, 2007, 10:07:22 am

Well here let me pass you the bottle!  ::)

*reaches to take bottle from Tru*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 24, 2007, 12:00:18 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 24, 2007, 09:48:58 am

You know thats a thought. Does a single gay guy at a straight wedding line up to catch the bouquet or the garter? And if your bisexual do you do both?

He probably has more use for the garter. ...  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 24, 2007, 12:01:20 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 24, 2007, 10:12:05 am

To quote JT: "This ain't no little thing"

Tease.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 06:53:21 pm

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Untitled


-----------------------------



your life can be more
outrageous, you see
unique and exciting
abstract and complete
ready for it
expect it to improve
no more hiding so come
out and get into the groove
told that, yes we were
and so we believed
life would get better
once we no longer deceived
now here we are
everything has not changed
freedom still restricted
reaching out, and
in vain
every day a new challenge
not so easy, it seems
don't give up, keep moving
step up, reach for your dreams

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 24, 2007, 07:17:51 pm

Quote

I'm usually here much earlier, but ooooops....slept through the alarm, and woke up 15 minutes before I had to leave for work!

It's nice to know I'm in good company!

Quote

What I was once so sure of
Has abandoned me
Leaving me adrift
Without direction
And no oars

Thanks for the beautiful poem, Chuck. I love "Adrift". But it reminds me that I have abandonment issues. Does everyone have those?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2007, 07:31:17 pm

Hiya Shasta!

I think to a certain degree, everyone does.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 06:42:46 am

Good morning BetterMost!


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Hope that everyone is having a good day, good week!   It's amost Friday!



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and it's been a while since I cleaned this place up.........excuse me.



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and here's a little something I wrote on New Year's Eve, last year......untitled.



I wish I could express to you
with words just how I feel
but the words, they seem to fail me
they can't describe what's real

2006 is about to end
and though I should feel tall
the new year makes me anxious
and I find I'm feeling small

There is one thing I'm sure of
it's that I have a big heart
and all of you are in it
you each take up a part

You've made me laugh and smile
you've held me when I cried
caused me to think about so much
you made me feel alive

2007 will bring good things for us
of that, a part of me is sure
but a part of me is still afraid
to walk through the open door

My head keeps me in the clouds
my feet are on the sand
but I'm uneasy on the inside
will you hold my hand

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 25, 2007, 07:15:33 am

Has 2007 livied up to your expectations? I know I always start our fired up and ready to get organized and take on the world and usually it lasts a couple of weeks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 08:49:16 am

Great poem!
2007 has been a big year of change for me. It will always be a major mile marker in my life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 09:39:45 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 25, 2007, 07:15:33 am

Has 2007 livied up to your expectations? I know I always start our fired up and ready to get organized and take on the world and usually it lasts a couple of weeks.

In some ways, yes. 

More travel, more socializing, more money, less weight, better health, more positivity.

In other ways, not so.....and while I'm down about that, there are people out there dealing with worse situations, so I try to rise above.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 25, 2007, 09:44:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 09:39:45 am

In some ways, yes. 

More travel, more socializing, more money, less weight, better health, more positivity.

In other ways, not so.....and while I'm down about that, there are people out there dealing with worse situations, so I try to rise above.

You're always above...you're our very own "ministering angel"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 10:10:36 am

Quote from: Scott on October 25, 2007, 09:44:17 am

You're always above...you're our very own "ministering angel"

;)

as for "always" above.....that's not true.  there are days I'm definitely under, and gasping for breath.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 12:18:17 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 25, 2007, 09:44:17 am

You're always above...you're our very own "ministering angel"

Careful. He's liable to lay you out in the wild columbine--and tickle you. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 12:36:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 12:18:17 pm

Careful. He's liable to lay you out in the wild columbine

OOOOOH Scott laid out int he wild columbine!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 02:22:09 pm

y'all are crazy!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 07:29:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 02:22:09 pm

y'all are crazy!   ;)

Well, you fit right on in with us!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 07:39:23 pm

Not me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 07:44:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 07:39:23 pm

Not me!

 >:( Ya know, you're not foolin anybody!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 07:55:30 pm

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*runs from Rich*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 25, 2007, 08:05:32 pm

Where do you find these things?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 08:12:16 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 25, 2007, 08:05:32 pm

Where do you find these things?

google is a wonderful thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 08:28:50 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 25, 2007, 08:05:32 pm

Where do you find these things?

Really. He should give lessons.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 09:11:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 07:55:30 pm

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*runs from Rich*

Yeah yeah yeah!
You just wait!!  >:(

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 09:26:41 pm

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*runs from Rich*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 25, 2007, 09:29:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 09:26:41 pm

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*runs from Rich*

Oh puleeze, tell us something we don't know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 09:32:37 pm

Hello pot? Yeah this is Kettle, you're black!!

 ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:43:04 pm

Have you boys done your homework and taken your bath? >:(

DOn't make me come in there ! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 09:44:58 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:43:04 pm

Have you boys done your homework and taken your bath? >:(

DOn't make me come in there ! ;)

Yes Maam!  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:49:25 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 09:44:58 pm

Yes Maam!  :-\

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:50:49 pm

I got stung by a scorpion on my shoulder this morning.  It still hurts ! :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 09:53:59 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:50:49 pm

I got stung by a scorpion on my shoulder this morning.  It still hurts ! :(

Jesus H.!  :o I thought those things'd kill you?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 09:54:20 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:43:04 pm

Have you boys done your homework and taken your bath? >:(

DOn't make me come in there ! ;)

whatever whatever whatever...........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2007, 09:54:52 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:50:49 pm

I got stung by a scorpion on my shoulder this morning.  It still hurts ! :(

Holy shit!  are you ok?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 25, 2007, 09:56:29 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:50:49 pm

I got stung by a scorpion on my shoulder this morning.  It still hurts ! :(

Oh hunny Bunny!
I'm sorry! Dang I know that hurts.
 :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 09:59:28 pm

It was a little one.  Popped the shit out of me too.
Then, fell to the floor and I smashed the shit out of it with my can of hair spray.
I had forgotten how bad they sting ! :o   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 25, 2007, 10:00:32 pm

Nite folks, this kettle is headed for the cuppord, Gawd Karen I am sorry about that scorpion bite, Jezus! I hope it won;t interfere with your trip to your parents this weekend....you are a genius!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 10:02:45 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 25, 2007, 10:00:32 pm

Nite folks, this kettle is headed for the cuppord, Gawd Karen I am sorry about that scorpion bite, Jezus! I hope it won;t interfere with your trip to your parents this weekend....you are a genius!

Nah...... I have my valium !!!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 10:05:25 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 10:02:45 pm

Nah...... I have my valium !!!! ;D

You need that for the scorpion sting--or your parents?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 10:06:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 10:05:25 pm

You need that for the scorpion sting--or your parents?

Parents !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 10:06:24 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 25, 2007, 10:00:32 pm

Nite folks, this kettle is headed for the cuppord, Gawd Karen I am sorry about that scorpion bite, Jezus! I hope it won;t interfere with your trip to your parents this weekend....you are a genius!

Nitey-night, Tru!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2007, 10:07:07 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 25, 2007, 10:06:06 pm

Parents !!

Figures. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2007, 06:55:31 am

Good morning BetterMost!

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Hope y'all are doing great today, happy Friday to you all!


Fell off the diet wagon big time yesterday!  Let the stresses of different things get to me, and I ate a chocolate bar for snack at 10am.  Then, after lunch, had 6 (yes 6) chocolate covered oreo cookies.

Geeeeeeeez.  I hate when I do that to myself.  The night had a happy ending though, thanks to a few great phone calls and PMs.






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(private joke, the one who is supposed to get it, will)


anyway.....I resolve to be better today!   ;D  I've come too far to have this shit start again! 



Here's today's poem.....







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Brotherhood


------------------------------------------


take those in life, and hold them close
or one day you may have regrets
my oh my how time flies by
you should make sure you don't forget
bonds that were formed between each other
may sometimes not feel so strong
but brotherhood is always there though no
real blood makes you belong
on through life in forward motion
sharing thoughts and fears with me
you feel afraid, then turn and look
over your shoulder, and there I'll be
understand that life's not simple
real life can beat us down
extend your hands out to the others
they'll help turn you around
here's to friendship and brotherhood
each person raise a glass
because it's time to toast to us
every single lad and lass
so put your arms around me tight, hold me close to your heart
treasure each and every moment, so we'll never be apart

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 26, 2007, 07:12:16 am

Love the poem, Chuck. Friends--you get to pick 'em--I think that's why you usually get along with them better than your family!  :P

Good attitude about the diet, Chuck. Sometimes that treat is worth it -- then you just get right back up on that horse!!  ;)

Have a fun day! Friday -- yay!!!  ;D  (Except I gotta work tomorrow --BOO!)  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 26, 2007, 09:05:13 am

Oh that was a good one Chuck, and I agree with the sentiments. Yes, every lad and lassie.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2007, 11:30:19 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 26, 2007, 09:05:13 am

Oh that was a good one Chuck, and I agree with the sentiments. Yes, every lad and lassie.  ;)

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 26, 2007, 11:41:27 am

Chuckie !!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Ya know I love you more then my cowboy boots !!!! ;)

k

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2007, 11:42:52 am

Just got out of my meeting, and found out I got a treat!


I was given a booklet/package in which to choose a 10 year gift/award.

Found a nice sterling silver ring to get!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2007, 11:49:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2007, 11:42:52 am

Just got out of my meeting, and found out I got a treat!


I was given a booklet/package in which to choose a 10 year gift/award.

Found a nice sterling silver ring to get!    ;D

Isn't that funny--I just put in the order for my five-year gift/award this morning. I'm getting a CD player with speakers. Gonna use it in the bedroom.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2007, 12:13:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2007, 11:49:25 am

Isn't that funny--I just put in the order for my five-year gift/award this morning. I'm getting a CD player with speakers. Gonna use it in the bedroom.  :)

Oh, play some sexy kinky music!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 26, 2007, 12:18:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2007, 11:42:52 am

Just got out of my meeting, and found out I got a treat!


I was given a booklet/package in which to choose a 10 year gift/award.

Found a nice sterling silver ring to get!    ;D

I  have been with this company 24 years.  Never got any kind of gift ! :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2007, 12:20:40 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 26, 2007, 12:18:23 pm

I  have been with this company 24 years.  Never got any kind of gift ! :(

Shit. That's hard.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2007, 11:40:49 am

Good  morning BetterMost!



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It's the weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!



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My poem today is one I wrote to mark the occasion of hitting 30,000 posts on the Dave Cullen Forum.  It was a few months after the Co. gathering, and I was full of the great memories of that trip, and thinking about all the changes I had been through since first seening Brokeback.  I sat at the comp, and this came out.

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The day after Christmas, 2005
had just seen a movie, made my mind come alive
two cowboys in love, but could not make it work
gave my mindset a shove, gave my life a strong jerk
could not just go on, letting things be
time to make changes, and start them with me
grow up, shed my skin, leave the past behind
get myself healthy, in body and mind
heal my heart, and mend my soul
trust myself to take chances, and let myself grow
open my mind, so my muse can inspire
let my talent run free, like it was wild fire
start to travel around, new people to see
open myself up, and let them touch me
cry on their shoulders, funny stories to share
I hope they all realize, just how much I care
accept what fate gives me, dealt out from above
celebrate life, take risks to find love
the future is mine, in the palm of my hand
so it's time to go grab it, and I know that I can
so now I move forward, there's no turning back
and it's due to the story of Ennis and Jack


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2007, 09:51:10 am

Hello BetterMost!


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Hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying the weekend!  On my way to a brunch with friends, so I'll be away for a bit, but will be back later!

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Celestial Sparkle

---------------------------------------------

End of day, and I lay in my bed
Thinking the best that will happen
Is a night’s sleep
Suddenly, I’m surrounded by an aura
Pale green light envelopes me
And I levitate from the bed
And out of the window.
It must be a dream.

I find myself in a room
Surrounded by stainless steel
Or so it appears
With flashing lights, and an audible hum.
And it feels like the entire room is moving
Suddenly, sliding doors open
Revealing my hosts

They stand in front of me
And they make me think of polar opposites
Short in stature, but large in intellect
Skin an iridescent opal, eyes as dark as onyx
The eyes of God? No, but close….very close

They take my hand, and I feel a sense of peace
And they lead me to the main deck
Of their craft
I look out the window and see Earth far below.
I’m surrounded by a beautiful scene
Lights and colors beyond my comprehension
Celestial sparkle laid out
Against an inky backdrop of black
I look back down to Earth and realize
I have left the realm of man
And am now in the realm of God
Beauty beyond compare

One of my hosts approaches me
And touches my inner arm
There is a mild burning sensation
And everything goes black

I wake the next morning
And find myself back in my bed
A dream, it must have been
But what a fantastic dream
Then, I look at my arm and see it
A mark left behind from where my host touched me
A crescent moon
A reminder of my fantastic journey
And that I have experienced something special

Why I was chosen, I don’t know
But I will always be grateful, and never forget it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2007, 03:18:48 pm

Well, here's an experience I had last night at the wedding.

I was approached by one of my friends, he was also the very first person I came out to.  he was  talking to me about some things, and then he mentioned the fact that I had my shirt unbuttoned down two buttons, and was showing off some chest hair, which is something I had never done before.

from there, the conversation took a more serious turn, and I told him that I kinda felt like that I wasn't spending enough time with "the group", and missing out with them, due to the get togethers with the brokies.  He told me that "the group" had mentioned that, and that they didn't see it that way.

They were all very happy that I have met you (and the dcf members), and that I had bonded with people who had some of the same thoughts and issues that I do, that you all could be there for me in ways they couldn't.

He also said that they were watching the changes I've been going through (weight loss, personality, confidence) and were viewng it as my own journey of self growth, and are waiting for the time that I bring that 'special someone' to them to meet.

Went home feeling really good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 28, 2007, 03:32:27 pm

That is really cool. They sound like a good bunch of people. I think they realize too that you are on a different track than they are and so it is good they support your growth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 28, 2007, 03:36:28 pm

Awwwww Chuckie.  Sounds like great friends who really love you !!!
Like we do !! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2007, 06:29:06 am

Good morning, BetterMost!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready for the new week!

Had some nice experiences this weekend, good conversations, and good PMs as well.  ;)  ;D


What did everyone do this weekend?  Share it here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 29, 2007, 06:37:29 am

Saturday: Up at 4:30--gave the ACT--went to a technology meet--shopped--went to a charity auction--bed at 12:30 (Sunday AM).

Sunday: Played witht the dogs and slept most of the day!  :P

It all slipped away very quickly.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: notBastet on October 29, 2007, 11:34:48 pm

Hello!

Making a surprise appearance on your blog (which I haven't read any of yet)... I was just skimming through some old posts on another thread and came across a comment that you didn't think you had very good self esteem...

The posts I have read of yours lately, your self esteem seems pretty good... so I am just curious, are you feeling any different about yourself these days - or am I just off in my interpretation.

Please pardon me, if I am being too unexpectedly personal (forthright?)...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 06:33:59 am

Good morning BetterMost!


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Hope that everyone is ready for Halloween and tonight, mischief night!  Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

stay indoors, don't get egged! 

 :o



notBastet, thanks for stopping by!  I'll be answering your questions in the next post!


Need to get cracking on some new poems......I may have an idea to work on here.



So how about we have some laughs today?  I don't take any credit for these photo manipulations, but they are funny as hell Brokeback Spoofs!   Hope ya like 'em.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 06:38:53 am

Quote from: notBastet on October 29, 2007, 11:34:48 pm

Hello!

Making a surprise appearance on your blog (which I haven't read any of yet)... I was just skimming through some old posts on another thread and came across a comment that you didn't think you had very good self esteem...

The posts I have read of yours lately, your self esteem seems pretty good... so I am just curious, are you feeling any different about yourself these days - or am I just off in my interpretation.

Please pardon me, if I am being too unexpectedly personal (forthright?)...

Hello nB!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  I hope you like what you read here......I'm posting my poems and just letting some of the BM people stop by and be their crazy or introspective selves.

As for my self esteem....It used to be in the crapper big time.  That's changed over the past few years, but I still have my bad days....I've become an expert at kicking myself when I'm down.  that's also something I'm working on.

As for getting too personal, no worries.....I'm pretty much an open book, and will answer most questions.

Hope to see you back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 09:03:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 06:33:59 am

Good morning BetterMost!


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Hope that everyone is ready for Halloween and tonight, mischief night!  Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

stay indoors, don't get egged! 

 :o

Quote

Those are funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 30, 2007, 11:59:17 am

Hey Chuckie,
another one just popping in to say hi to you  :D.
Loved the Brokeback spoofs, especially this one:

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 06:33:59 am

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 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 12:11:26 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 30, 2007, 11:59:17 am

another one just popping in to say hi to you  :D.

*waves*

So good to see you!  Come back soon!


Here is something for the "Nothing is ever easy" dept.

I'm scrambling around getting things ready for a last minute Halloween luncheon that got decided on, just this past Friday.

Of course, I was assigned the task of putting it together.

People are coming out of the woodwork now, saying they will come, so I have to organize who is bringing what food so we don't have  a lot of "doubles".  Ran out today and got some decorations, table clothes, and the pans needed to keep the food warm.

Just found out that the conference room we were going to use is reserved for a training meeting, and now we need to relocate to smaller rooms.

lmao

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 30, 2007, 12:23:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 12:11:26 pm

*waves*

So good to see you!  Come back soon!


Here is something for the "Nothing is ever easy" dept.

I'm scrambling around getting things ready for a last minute Halloween luncheon that got decided on, just this past Friday.

Of course, I was assigned the task of putting it together.

....

If I were one of your collegues, I'd also nominate you for the job  :D You're a social guy and I've seen you organizing gatherings online. You're good at it!
BTW: Any interest in organizing a big 40th birthday party over here in Germany ;)? I hate doing such things  :P.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 30, 2007, 12:41:12 pm

Hi chuck.  I just wanted to drop by.  MyMy your are awful popular.  Have a great day bud. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:11:48 pm

Hiya!


Just a quick drive by to say that if one more person tells me that I am NOT in a costume tomorrow by dressing like a cowboy, because I wear cowboy clothes in my regular life, I'm gonna shoot someone.


bye!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 30, 2007, 02:26:17 pm

          Ok Chuckie ,,,take a deep breath and repeat after me...."I will not go postal, I will not go postal."  Its only
A silly holiday and fun time.  Not worth murder or mayhem, except of course for the pretend kind...

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 02:41:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:11:48 pm

Hiya!


Just a quick drive by to say that if one more person tells me that I am NOT in a costume tomorrow by dressing like a cowboy, because I wear cowboy clothes in my regular life, I'm gonna shoot someone.


bye!

Come on over here L'il darlin'...rest easy...it will all be ok...there feel better?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:43:58 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on October 30, 2007, 02:26:17 pm

Ok Chuckie ,,,take a deep breath and repeat after me...."I will not go postal, I will not go postal." 

lmao!   *repeats after Jan*


"I will not go postal, I will not go postal."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:44:40 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 30, 2007, 02:41:51 pm

Come on over here L'il darlin'...rest easy...it will all be ok...there feel better?

awww geee!   thanks!


*snuggles up to Scott*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 02:48:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:44:40 pm

awww geee!   thanks!


*snuggles up to Scott*

There...now tell me what's bothering you baby...oh...the rest of you?  We'll be right with you.  Go on buckaroo...wait, let me loosen that shirt a little to make ya more comfoatble...there...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:59:25 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 30, 2007, 02:48:47 pm

There...now tell me what's bothering you baby...oh...the rest of you?  We'll be right with you.  Go on buckaroo...wait, let me loosen that shirt a little to make ya more comfoatble...there...

Scott, all I said was, "we should do something for Halloween....order some pizzas, come to work in costumes."

Now, in the midst of trying to get my job done, I'm trying to co-ordinate a "pot luck" luncheon, and make sure everyone is bringing something different to eat, and relocate to a new conference room, because some reserved the big one for a meeting (the nerve), and people are still coming to me with dish suggestions for tomorrow....make it stop!


*hugs Scott*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 03:03:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 02:59:25 pm

Scott, all I said was, "we should do something for Halloween....order some pizzas, come to work in costumes."

Now, in the midst of trying to get my job done, I'm trying to co-ordinate a "pot luck" luncheon, and make sure everyone is bringing something different to eat, and relocate to a new conference room, because some reserved the big one for a meeting (the nerve), and people are still coming to me with dish suggestions for tomorrow....make it stop!


*hugs Scott*

Well...my suggestion would be...forget about the friggin' lucnh baby and stay in bed with me

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 03:04:29 pm

sounds good, but ya know......I'll end up on the couch for ticklin' ya.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 03:07:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 03:04:29 pm

sounds good, but ya know......I'll end up on the couch for ticklin' ya.   ;D

Cowboy...you'll be too tired to do any ticklin'

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 03:12:34 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 30, 2007, 03:07:14 pm

Cowboy...you'll be too tired to do any ticklin'

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 03:18:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 03:12:34 pm

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!   :o

But happy :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 03:24:44 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 30, 2007, 03:18:32 pm

But happy :)

 :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 03:32:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 03:24:44 pm

 :-* :-* :-* :-*

Ya hungry there cowboy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 30, 2007, 03:37:44 pm

Oh God................................... :o

 **runs away**

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 30, 2007, 03:55:06 pm

Karen run off because she sees Truman stomping toward Scott and Chuck's love nest.  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 30, 2007, 03:59:53 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 30, 2007, 03:55:06 pm

Karen run off because she sees Truman stomping toward Scott and Chuck's love nest.  :-X

Ohhhhhhh...... cat fight.......

*pulls up chair*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 04:00:25 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 30, 2007, 03:55:06 pm

Karen run off because she sees Truman stomping toward Scott and Chuck's love nest.  :-X

Well hell you cain't expect me to get by on  a coupla high altitude fucks a few times a year can ya?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 04:02:20 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 30, 2007, 04:00:25 pm

Well hell you cain't expect me to get by on  a coupla high altitude fucks a few times a year can ya?

Well, thats more than I get  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 30, 2007, 04:03:25 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 04:02:20 pm

Well, thats more than I get  >:(

Oh brother !!!!

I have to go get my waders ! ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 30, 2007, 04:04:51 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 04:02:20 pm

Well, thats more than I get  >:(

Ya never offerred son...ya never offerred.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 04:13:16 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on October 30, 2007, 04:03:25 pm

Oh brother !!!!

I have to go get my waders ! ::)

Madame, What ever could you be suggesting???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 30, 2007, 04:28:20 pm

So, you been to Chuckie's house Scott?
I hear what Chuckie has for boys like you!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on October 30, 2007, 04:39:20 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 04:13:16 pm

Madame, What ever could you be suggesting???

Oh.... nothing ! ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 08:10:33 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 30, 2007, 04:28:20 pm

So, you been to Chuckie's house Scott?
I hear what Chuckie has for boys like you!   :laugh:

(http://www.irtc.org/anims/2004-07-15/rusty024.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 30, 2007, 08:42:08 pm

Oh yeah, what is that tag line about? Huh? A city boys mentality? Hey I gots me lots of that mentality!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :-* :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 09:00:43 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 30, 2007, 08:42:08 pm

Oh yeah, what is that tag line about? Huh? A city boys mentality? Hey I gots me lots of that mentality!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :-* :D

having a certain "mentality" and being "mental" are two different things.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 09:13:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2007, 08:10:33 pm

(http://www.irtc.org/anims/2004-07-15/rusty024.jpg)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 30, 2007, 09:17:55 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2007, 09:13:02 pm

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/whocares3.jpg)

Ohhh my bumper is scraming for that sticker!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 06:53:53 am

Good morning BetterMost!


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Happy Halloween!!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 31, 2007, 08:13:56 am

Good morning and Happy Halloween Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 09:54:06 am

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Monster's Prayer


-----------------------------------------



Monsters and goblins
And zombies galore
Rise up from the pits
And lurk across the floor
Witches, grab broomsticks
And take them to flight
It’s what we’ve waited for
It’s Halloween night
Covered in blackness
This night is so rare
Legitmate times
To go out and scare
The humans that live
On this delicate sphere
Move onward, lurch forward
Go out and strike fear
In the hearts of men
Who think they're so bold
Just wait to they feel
The touch of the cold
Hand from the grave
With wide eyes they’ll see
Vampire bats
Descending to feed
The humans will run
They’ll scream and they’ll yell
But we’ll keep coming on
From the deep pits of hell
They won’t be able to stop us
Though they’ll try as they might
We’re far too strong
And it’s Halloween night

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 31, 2007, 10:05:00 am

Chuck your talents seem endless...just like I told you the other night... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: notBastet on October 31, 2007, 11:00:34 am

Hey, does that little rock-star icon with purple wings have a special name?  He's cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 11:25:40 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on October 30, 2007, 09:17:55 pm

Ohhh my bumper is scraming for that sticker!

Your bumper might be screamin', but I bet it ain't for a sticker. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:23:59 pm

Quote from: notBastet on October 31, 2007, 11:00:34 am

Hey, does that little rock-star icon with purple wings have a special name?  He's cool.

I don't know, he's not "Mine".....I knicked him from another member here, I believe it was Sharon's.





Happy Halloween everyone!   Here's a shot of me in the office today.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 31, 2007, 02:34:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:23:59 pm

I don't know, he's not "Mine".....I knicked him from another member here, I believe it was Sharon's.





Happy Halloween everyone!   Here's a shot of me in the office today.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboy%20pics/halloween.jpg)

Yow!  Ride me cowboy...I mean ride em...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:38:35 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 31, 2007, 02:34:09 pm

Yow!  Ride me cowboy...I mean ride em...LOL

Puhlease......you say that to all the men.....


 :o


Oooops, meant to say I bet you say that to all the men!




 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 31, 2007, 02:46:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:38:35 pm

Puhlease......you say that to all the men.....


 :o


Oooops, meant to say I bet you say that to all the men!




 :laugh:

Ooooh....guess you caught onto my game then...sctratch another one of the list  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:48:24 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 31, 2007, 02:46:03 pm

Ooooh....guess you caught onto my game then...sctratch another one of the list  ;D

If you're gonna scratch anything, c'mere and scratch my back.


*takes off denim jacket.....*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 31, 2007, 02:51:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:48:24 pm

If you're gonna scratch anything, c'mere and scratch my back.


*takes off denim jacket.....*

Okey dokey

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 02:52:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:23:59 pm

Happy Halloween everyone!   Here's a shot of me in the office today.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboy%20pics/halloween.jpg)

You aren't wearing a costume?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on October 31, 2007, 02:52:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 02:52:02 pm

You aren't wearing a costume?  ???

Uh-oh...backing away quickly...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 02:54:17 pm

Quote from: Scott on October 31, 2007, 02:52:53 pm

Uh-oh...backing away quickly...

 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:54:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 02:52:02 pm

You aren't wearing a costume?  ???

Ya know what, I can't even say anything because half of my coworkers said that this doesn't count as a costume, because it was all stuff from my wardrobe.

 :laugh:  :laugh:   :laugh:   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 03:42:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 02:54:49 pm

Ya know what, I can't even say anything because half of my coworkers said that this doesn't count as a costume, because it was all stuff from my wardrobe.

 :laugh:  :laugh:   :laugh:   :laugh:

Lookin' good, regardless.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2007, 09:10:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2007, 03:42:08 pm

Lookin' good, regardless.  :D

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: lil darlin on October 31, 2007, 11:41:37 pm

Chuck,
               You're looking very handsome in your cowboy clothes, even if they are from your regular wardrobe. Good pic.
               I hope yer doing well these days.   Don't work too hard.
                                                                                                                     glory

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2007, 06:57:36 am

Quote from: lil darlin on October 31, 2007, 11:41:37 pm

You're looking very handsome in your cowboy clothes, even if they are from your regular wardrobe. Good pic.  I hope yer doing well these days.   Don't work too hard.

Hiya Glory!  Good to see you, hope that you're doin' well too!  And thanks for the compliment!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2007, 07:02:52 am

Good Morning BetterMost!

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Hope that everyone is doing well today.

I'm working on a poem to post later today, perhaps from work........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2007, 11:02:18 am

Hot off the presses.....









(http://www.tenderbears.com/Tnails/206/miss%20you.jpg)


Come Back

-----------------------------------------------

kindness is what you deserved
everyone who knows you knows that
life of the party is what you are
laughter follows to where ever you’re at
yet someone decided to step to you
call you out for a remark that you made
off of the handle that person flew
maybe they made you feel afraid
excuse me, but who are they
butting in where there is no need
acting holier than thou
cutting you and making you bleed
kvetching about what you said
fretting about what is assumed
obnoxious right up to the end
rash acting, it has them consumed
get back here, to where you belong
everyone will be so relieved
to see you smile and your face
that you’re gone, it can’t be conceived
hope the trouble maker soon shuts their mouth
alone is how they’ll be in the end
talking to no one but themselves
bemused that no one is their friend
I ask that you hold your head up high
to be proud of the things you did, dear
can you please come back to your friends now
hell, don’t let yourself be run off in fear

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 01, 2007, 08:19:59 pm

That is good Chuck, you can almost rap that one.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 08:14:56 am

Good Morning BetterMost!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Hope that everyone is doing well today.   It's Friday!  We made it through another week!

 ;D


How about some dance music to get ya movin' early this morning?

Here's a little Seduction for ya....."You're My One & Only (True Love)"


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and now, for some laughs....

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 08:17:32 am

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/bongmate/Boondocks/bo051207.gif)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/bongmate/Boondocks/bo051208.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 08:19:06 am

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/bongmate/Boondocks/bo051209.gif)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 02, 2007, 08:26:30 am

Hey Chuck what is the name of tht strip? I am not familar with it.

Have a good weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 08:47:24 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 02, 2007, 08:26:30 am

Hey Chuck what is the name of tht strip? I am not familar with it.

Have a good weekend.

Mornin' buddy!

It's called "The Boondocks".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 02, 2007, 08:50:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 08:47:24 am

Mornin' buddy!

It's called "The Boondocks".

We have that in our paper too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 02, 2007, 08:52:54 am

Yeah I have heard of it, but its not in mine. Cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:00:27 am

There are a few other strips that have used brokeback, and I'm trying to find them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:10:49 am

(http://www.lowculture.com/archives/images/11_cowboy_cartoon.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:12:39 am

(http://www.tabloidcolumn.com/images/brokeback1.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:13:42 am

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j139/beckyheineke/GayCowboyNew500.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:15:51 am

(http://blueherald.com/uploads/Batocchio/RW_Cartoons/11_26_06/McCoy_11_22_06b.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:21:06 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:28:20 am

(http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/7829gay-cowboy-posters.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:41:09 am

Here is an installment of "Over The Hedge". 

Talking animals, dealing with humans.  Was recently made into an animated movie.  In today's comic, they meet "Burbfoot"..... a spoof on BigFoot, and talk to him about why he avoids humans.  Burbfoot answers in movies.










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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2007, 09:45:06 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2007, 02:16:29 am

Well I just got back from an NYC Brokie gathering, and I'm feeling so happy.

Great times with great people, and it hit me that it was at this time (or about, actually, closer to October) in 2005 that I first saw the trailer for Brokeback Mountain, and was blown away, and had made up my mind to see this movie, 2 months before it hit the theaters.

I had NO IDEA how it would hit me, or the traveling I would do because of it.

I've met sooooo many wonderful people from all over the world because of Brokeback, and I've come home from each gathering (and it didn't matter if it was 5 or 105 attendees) feeling happy, and a better person.

I was so blessed to see this movie, and to find the Dave Cullen Forum, and the BetterMost forum, and to meet all the great people here.

You all have laughed with me, cried with me, given me your ears, your shoulders, and space in your hearts.  I got a new Auntie (KillersMom) and 3 Big Brothers  (Rob_in_Puyallup, ShakesTheGround, LoneLeeB3), become a harem member (PaintedShoes ;) ) and a Puto (McNell1120) and have a huge group of friends who are great people!

Love to you all!


Looking forward to meeting more of you over the next months, and into the new year!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 07:26:07 am

Good morning, BetterMost!

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I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready (uggh) for Monday morning!



Big hugs to you all today!


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Today's poem was written about 3 years ago, when I first put up a personal ad online.  lmao  It was an experience.





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Size?


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So I sign onto the 'net, for something to do
I log into a chat, to see who is who
I create a profile, I put up my pic
I started to chat, I met people, really quick
In under 5 minutes,  was messaged by 3 guys
and the first question they asked was, "what is your size?"
That was their first question, right after the "hi"
wanting to know what was, between the thighs
No "what's your name", or "how are you",  nothing else to say
Just wanted to know,  if I was up for a quick lay
I wanted to say,  "can't you show some class?
do you know that,  you made yourself look like an ass?"
Did you look at my pic,  and think you'd push your luck
he looks like a guy,  who'd give me a quick fuck
I really do hope,  I don't come off like a prude
but I just have to say,  I find your approach rude
"Hey, how's it goin'?,   My name is Nick,
if you've got some spare time,  would you suck my dick?"
No "do you want to meet?",   "Do you like to dance?"
your only thought was,  to get into my pants
well here's a news flash,  I don't do casual sex
if you're looking for that,  go call on an ex
If you want it go get it,  go for yours boy
I hope you find someone,  who will let themselves be your toy
I've got no problem with you,  go do what you can
but I have higher standards,  because I am a man.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 05, 2007, 08:42:19 am

Good morning Cellar Dweller. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 05, 2007, 08:55:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 07:26:07 am

  I don't do casual sex
if you're looking for that,  go call on an ex
If you want it go get it,  go for yours boy
I hope you find someone,  who will let themselves be your toy
I've got no problem with you,  go do what you can
but I have higher standards,  because I am a man.

I am clapping my hands in enthusiastic acknowledgement. And since I am you big brother I will tell you those jeans look good on you.  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 09:28:37 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 05, 2007, 08:55:33 am

I am clapping my hands in enthusiastic acknowledgement. And since I am you big brother I will tell you those jeans look good on you.  :-X

Thank you, big bro!  I feel very "out of date" a lot of the times.

I have lunch with 3 to 5 straight women every day, and the topic of sex comes up often (shocker ::) ) and they often tell me that I'm never going to meet anyone because of my views on sex.

I get told that my views are "old fashioned" and that men my age don't want to get into hand holding and kissing and cuddling, that's high school stuff.  If I'm not willing to give out sex as soon as possible, that I will get left behind.


an thanks for the compliment on my jeans.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 09:30:16 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on November 05, 2007, 08:42:19 am

Good morning Cellar Dweller. 

*waves to dev*

Good morning!  How are you today?   Off to read your blog now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 05, 2007, 09:50:42 am

Puto

I always thought that was something you tried not to say around Spanish speakers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 05, 2007, 09:56:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 09:28:37 am

I have lunch with 3 to 5 straight women every day, and the topic of sex comes up often (shocker ::) ) and they often tell me that I'm never going to meet anyone because of my views on sex.

Babe, in this case, judge their words by their choices.  Take a good look at their husbands/significant others, and then re-think their words.

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 09:28:37 am

I get told that my views are "old fashioned" and that men my age don't want to get into hand holding and kissing and cuddling, that's high school stuff.  If I'm not willing to give out sex as soon as possible, that I will get left behind.

They are old fashioned...and that's definately a good thing...casual means disposable, and lovemaking should never be that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 10:03:34 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 05, 2007, 09:50:42 am

Puto

I always thought that was something you tried not to say around Spanish speakers.

Oh yes......puto (o in my case, to be masculine) means, "whore".

When Nellie comes onto the forum, we swear at each other in spanish, to be funny.  Everyone knows we're not serious about it.

She'll call me "Puto pendejo"  (whore assh*le) and I'll reply with, "oh, whatever, chingada hembra".  (f**k you, bitch).

we're a real loving bunch!   ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 10:04:54 am

Quote from: Scott on November 05, 2007, 09:56:21 am

They are old fashioned...and that's definately a good thing...casual means disposable, and lovemaking should never be that.

Thanks, Scott!


(((((((Big Hug)))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 10:20:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 07:26:07 am

Today's poem was written about 3 years ago, when I first put up a personal ad online.  lmao  It was an experience.

Sounds like it was a rude awakening.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 10:21:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 10:20:29 am

Sounds like it was a rude awakening.  :-\

I can laugh about it now, but that mentality still annoys me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 10:24:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 10:21:56 am

I can laugh about it now, but that mentality still annoys me.

I'm glad you can laugh about it, Honey. There is an awful lot of that attitude out there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 05, 2007, 09:37:20 pm

But I still like your jeans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 11:12:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 10:24:29 am

I'm glad you can laugh about it, Honey. There is an awful lot of that attitude out there.

Yeah, it's still out there, but I don't allow anyone to try to compromise my beliefs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 11:13:26 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 05, 2007, 09:37:20 pm

But I still like your jeans.

*blushes*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2007, 07:31:20 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2007, 10:24:29 am

I'm glad you can laugh about it, Honey. There is an awful lot of that attitude out there.

Sorry to quote you again, but I just remembered a story that you may find funny.  I was pissed then, but laugh now.

I was in a personals site, and apparently, this site had instant messaging for members.  So I'm updating my profile, and all of a sudden, I get an IM from a member.

Now, my profile had in it two statements.  The first, that I was a gay man (for some reason, women were sending me messages ::) ) and secondly, that I didn't do one night stands.

So this IM appears, and it's from a guy, and the conversation went like this.....


Guy:  "Hey, you're cute!"

Me:  "Well thanks!"

Guy:  "Are you gay?"

Me-thinking:  "Well, either he's a moron, or he just didn't bother to read my ad."

Me:  "Yes, I'm gay."

Guy:  "Cool!"

Me:  "what's your name?"

Guy:  "I have a huge thick cock."

Me-thinking:  "Ok I'm blocking this moron, but before I do, I'll send him a reply."

Me:  "That's great!  Why don't you go fuck yourself with it?"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2007, 07:38:41 am

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Morning BetterMost!  I hope everyone is having a good day today!

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Hey....scroll down!  Got a surprise for ya!























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Booo yaaaaaaaaaaa!   ;)   :laugh:


Ok, back to business.....here's today's poem.



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Here we sit in silence
no sound breaks through the night
and even with the candle lit
there isn't enough light

the heat, it is so stifling
the humidity is worse
here we sit in our uncomfort
it's enough to make me curse

Here we sit in silence
not quite sure what to do
hoping for relief soon
so we can see this through

In the silence and the darkness
Nothing feels quite right
hoping that together
we will make it through the night


DAMN THE POWER OUTAGE!!!!!
DAMN THE POWER OUTAGE!!!!!


*written after the 2003 power outage that hit the East Coast*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 06, 2007, 08:53:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2007, 07:31:20 am

Me:  "That's great!  Why don't you go fuck yourself with it?"

 :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

OMG that is wonderful! Good for you!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on November 06, 2007, 06:04:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2007, 09:28:37 am

I get told that my views are "old fashioned" and that men my age don't want to get into hand holding and kissing and cuddling, that's high school stuff.  If I'm not willing to give out sex as soon as possible, that I will get left behind.

Like your "old fashioned" views, Chuck!
You are ok how you are

& I see you really like my "magic-angel"!
- Or should I say "good morning angel"?

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2007, 07:38:41 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2007, 07:43:32 pm

Quote from: Sharon Amber on November 06, 2007, 06:04:54 pm

Like your "old fashioned" views, Chuck!
You are ok how you are

& I see you really like my "magic-angel"!
- Or should I say "good morning angel"?

Hiya Sharon!

Yes, I like him, he's my new greeter here!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2007, 07:31:15 am

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Morning BetterMost!  I hope everyone is having a good day today!  Halfway to the weekend!  I have a 4 day weekend coming up.  Off work on Friday, and Monday (for Veteran's Day) so I'm doing some traveling!



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Oh my......blog is looking a tad bit messy, I best do some cleaning.........







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hey....and these two look a little familiar....don't they?













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Ok, Poem time!



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Thank you!


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Sometimes it feels like there is more I should say
but I shut my mouth, and keep the words at bay
do you even know, you gave my heart a touch
you're such a great person, and you've done so much
you've lifted my spirits, and made me feel strong
that things will be right, after they have gone wrong
the talks that we've had, and the feelings you've shown
have made me feel like, I'm not quiet all alone
you give me support, and hand out kind words
I want you to know, that your advice has been heard
the laughs and the jokes, we share through the day
and it always seems like, there's much more to say
I feel I can trust you, with any information
As we push each other on, to our lives' destination
On this journey we're on, if the seas should get rough
It's cool to know you'll be there, to help me be tough
and so we move forward, we're doing just fine
and I can't wait to see you, as we cross the finish line

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 07, 2007, 10:37:01 am

Chuck I think you missed you calling.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 07, 2007, 10:48:06 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 07, 2007, 10:37:01 am

Chuck I think you missed you calling.

 ;D

I think  he found it and I'm gladhe's sharin it withus!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2007, 11:10:23 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 07, 2007, 10:37:01 am

Chuck I think you missed you calling.

 ;D

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 07, 2007, 10:48:06 am

I think he found it and I'm glad he's sharin it with us!

awwww geee!   Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on November 07, 2007, 06:43:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 07, 2007, 07:31:15 am

Thank you!

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A beautiful poem -
Sound like real friendship!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 07, 2007, 06:58:10 pm

         A very nice tribute to your buds there Chuckie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2007, 07:11:43 am

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Morning BetterMost!  I hope everyone is having a good day today!  Thursday is here, and I'll be hitting the sky later today!  Lookin' forward to some time away!



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Here's today's poem!




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Candlelight



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I strike the match, use candlelight
now I know, it will be tonight
I see you there, I'll take this chance
as I watch, our shadows dance.
I'll take the steps, the waters I'll test
I place my hands, upon your chest
I let my fingers move along
the radio plays song after song
I look to your eyes, there's excitement there
I can feel the energy in the air
you grab me hard, playing tough
my skin gets scratched by your facial "scruff"
I hear your heart beat from within
I love the feel of your skin on my skin
your breath comes fast, your kisses sweet
the room is hot from our body heat
Your arms around me, feel so strong
I feel this is where I belong
there is no place I'd rather be
I let myself go, and give you me
On my body, your lips, your teeth, your hand
tonight is going just as we planned
Your passion, your heat, makes me feel new
I'm glad I gave my all to you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 08, 2007, 09:00:10 am

 :o :o :o :o

Wow, turn on the AC!  ;)


Best wishes for you, Chuck, I hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful weekend.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvtDb0ZPwQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on November 08, 2007, 12:13:01 pm

What Truman said - Hope you have great weekend, Chuck!

Also, I must say, I love waking up and finding good music to listen too - thanks, bud!

-Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 01:08:07 pm

So where are you off to, Chuckness?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2007, 02:25:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 01:08:07 pm

So where are you off to, Chuckness?

I really can't say right now.  I will answer when I get back.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 08, 2007, 02:27:59 pm

Ohhhh, a mystery. I bet he is going to Teaneck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 03:45:12 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 08, 2007, 02:27:59 pm

Ohhhh, a mystery. I bet he is going to Teaneck.

Or Hoboken.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 08, 2007, 03:49:38 pm

I bet your right Jeff, I bet he has a room overlooking the Holland tunnel

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 04:14:17 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 08, 2007, 03:49:38 pm

I bet your right Jeff, I bet he has a room overlooking the Holland tunnel

Hmm. I wonder if it's got one of those beds where you put a quarter in the slot and it vibrates?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 08, 2007, 04:21:50 pm

You mean to like, simulate tickling?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 08, 2007, 04:35:31 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 08, 2007, 09:00:10 am

Best wishes for you, Chuck, I hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful weekend.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvtDb0ZPwQ[/youtube]

Love that song!

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 08, 2007, 07:11:43 am

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Morning BetterMost!  I hope everyone is having a good day today!  Thursday is here, and I'll be hitting the sky later today!  Lookin' forward to some time away!

Hmmm, has your poem something to do with your trip?  ::) No, that was a rhetorical question. Not my business at all.
But wherever you a going,  I hope you'll have a great weekend (*shhh* And I hope for you the poem and the trip belong together. I didn't say that, did I?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 08, 2007, 04:36:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 08, 2007, 02:25:56 pm

I really can't say right now.  I will answer when I get back.  ;D

Chuck...did you remember to pack the...ooops...nevermind...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 08, 2007, 04:43:16 pm

            Good grief Chucky that was some hot poem.......Tru did you crank up the AC.


            That video was wonderful.  Peter Paul and Mary, AND, John Denver.....so much awsomeness.
            I loved it...        thank you both...what a way to wake up.   

            Hope your weekend is everything you wish for Chuck...                                janice

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 04:46:52 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 08, 2007, 04:21:50 pm

You mean to like, simulate tickling?

 ;D

Wait'll he comes back and sees what we've done on his blog. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 08, 2007, 04:54:25 pm

    pssst;;;           guys...  we could redecorate.
                         Turn the couch around so it faces the wall.
                          flip the throw rugs, so the rubbery bottom is on top
                          put his bed in the living room, and the chair and ottoman in the bedroom
                          Put his dishes in the stove, and the pots and pans in the cupboards....

                          you know,, redecorate

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 08, 2007, 04:54:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 04:46:52 pm

;D

Wait'll he comes back and sees what we've done on his blog. ...

I'll let him know when I see...ooops..nevermind

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 08, 2007, 04:57:24 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 08, 2007, 04:54:25 pm

    pssst;;;           guys...  we could redecorate.
                         Turn the couch around so it faces the wall.
                          flip the throw rugs, so the rubbery bottom is on top
                          put his bed in the living room, and the chair and ottoman in the bedroom
                          Put his dishes in the stove, and the pots and pans in the cupboards....

                          you know,, redecorate

Get an inflatable doll and put it in his bed...... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:11:57 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 08, 2007, 04:57:24 pm

Get an inflatable doll and put it in his bed...... :laugh:

It'll be just like that new movie with Ryan Gosling,* only ours will be "Chuckie and the Real Boy"!  ;D



*"Lars and the Real Girl"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:13:02 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 08, 2007, 04:54:56 pm

I'll let him know when I see...ooops..nevermind

Are you tryin' a tell us something, or are you just tryin' a make trouble? Hunh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 08, 2007, 05:14:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:13:02 pm

Are you tryin' a tell us something, or are you just tryin' a make trouble? Hunh?

Me?  Cause trouble?  Never...besides...I'm already in love.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:17:20 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 08, 2007, 05:14:05 pm

Me?  Cause trouble?  Never...besides...I'm already in love.  :)

Yes, we know. A certain furry little feller. A four-legged furry little feller.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 08, 2007, 05:18:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:17:20 pm

Yes, we know. A certain furry little feller. A four-legged furry little feller.  :)

Well he has some fur...but he's by no means little

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:21:36 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 08, 2007, 05:18:44 pm

Well he has some fur...but he's by no means little

You cheatin' on Grady with a chihuahua, hunh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 08, 2007, 05:22:26 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 05:21:36 pm

You cheatin' on Grady with a chihuahua, hunh?

Oooooh...wait till I tell Rick you called him a chihuahua...:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 08, 2007, 05:25:45 pm

Get an inflatable doll and put it in his bed......  :laugh:


 Do they have inflatable guy dolls.....tee hee..........?? :o    wow now that would be interesting....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 07:44:31 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 08, 2007, 05:25:45 pm

Get an inflatable doll and put it in his bed......  :laugh:


 Do they have inflatable guy dolls.....tee hee..........?? :o    wow now that would be interesting....

Of course they do.  ;D

And we don't want to forget to rearrange the pictures on the wall.

Now see what you started, Janice?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 08, 2007, 08:03:04 pm

      Oh goody, we have to have one of those then....

       How about mixing all his shoes up and tying the strings all together ....?

       Oh an yes we can take a bunch of his shirts and put one inside the other, and hang them
       on hangers with one inside the other...maybe three or four on each.

       An mix all his sox...
      

       Yeah im in a feisty funky mood today.....?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2007, 11:22:09 pm

How about putting sugar in the salt shaker and salt in the sugar bowl?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2007, 04:50:11 pm

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Hello BetterMost!


Damn!  You all went crazy on my blog!   :laugh: :laugh:


I'm safely at my destination, arrived last night.

Ya'll touch my stuff while I'm gone, and there will be issues!!!!    :laugh:


And for the questions, no, the poem is not connected to my trip.

I'm part of a "surpise" so I can't disclose where I am just yet.  I'm borrowing a friend's laptop to post!  Hope you all are having a great day!  Thanks for keeping my blog busy while I was away!  I love it when people post here!

miss you guys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2007, 04:52:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2007, 04:50:11 pm

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Ya'll touch my stuff while I'm gone, and there will be issues!!!!    :laugh:

Not what ya said the other night when I tuoched yer stuff

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2007, 04:55:16 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 09, 2007, 04:52:33 pm

Not what ya said the other night when I tuoched yer stuff

I wasn't there the other night.........must be some OTHER man YOU were with!   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 09, 2007, 04:56:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2007, 04:55:16 pm

I wasn't there the other night.........must be some OTHER man YOU were with!   >:(

I'm sure it was you...little to the left..right?  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2007, 11:20:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2007, 04:50:11 pm

I'm part of a "surpise" so I can't disclose where I am just yet.

OMG, he's gonna jump out of someone's birthday cake. ...  :o  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2007, 12:27:28 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 09, 2007, 11:20:21 pm

OMG, he's gonna jump out of someone's birthday cake. ...  :o  :laugh:

Oh, I sooooo don't think so!

Well, I'm back from the surprise, so I can discuss now.

Back in July, I entered into a "biggest loser" contest with a member of DCF named Bobby19in1963, to see who could lose the most weight.

we also wanted to do a meeting after the race was over.

So I contacted a member who lives in Arizona, and am staying with him and we all went out to dinner today, and surprised Bobby.  He had no idea I was here.

It was fun to surprise him that way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2007, 01:30:16 am

Nice!  :D

I still bet you'd be fun jumping out of a birthday cake.

I've seen the pictures of you playing horseshoes. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2007, 01:41:45 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2007, 01:30:16 am

I still bet you'd be fun jumping out of a birthday cake.

Hmmmmmmmmmm......when's your birthday again? ? ? ? ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2007, 01:51:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 10, 2007, 01:41:45 am

Hmmmmmmmmmm......when's your birthday again? ? ? ? ?

I don't have a birthday. My parents found me under a cabbage leaf.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 10, 2007, 03:50:47 pm

      I bet you still have that leaf somewhere, dont you Jeff?          :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2007, 10:49:05 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 10, 2007, 03:50:47 pm

      I bet you still have that leaf somewhere, dont you Jeff?          :laugh:

I never throw anything away. You never know when it might come in handy.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2007, 07:35:23 am

Good Morning BetterMost!



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It's good to see you all!

I'm back from my trip to Arizona.  Met some new people, had a great time, and saw new places.  Also got a great shot of an Arizona sunset.



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My poem for today was something I said I would write a while ago, but didn't get around to posting.  I had a lot of "dark" poems at that time, so I waited until I got some lighter ones up.  There was some joking about posting a "sick knee" poem, so here it is.






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Body Betrayal.

----------------------------------------

We've heard all the sayings
you should treat your body
like it's a temple
If you are good to it
it will be good to you

I treated my body like trash
and didn't care about it
and finally realized one day
that I needed to fix this
when I ran out of energy dancing
at the wedding of some friends

The next day, changes started
Heathy food in, and energy out
being rewarded with losses
shrinking weight and waist
and suddenly to my surprise
energy that I never had before

So imagine my surprise
when I woke up to find out
I had been betrayed by my body
even though I'm doing as I should
and I have yet
to reach the goals that I've set

feeling like a bowl of cereal
as my body "snaps" "crackles" and "pops"
and walking around with doubt
as my knee feels better now
but I know it's a bomb
ready to blow at any time

Keeping myself stocked with pain killers
just in case
and a knee brace in my bedroom
and in my workout bag
so I always have one, if needed
I don't want to be caught by surprise

I started this lifestyle change
because I wanted to dance
and with each step I take
I hear my knee crack and I wonder
If I'll be able to dance
when my own wedding day comes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 13, 2007, 08:26:38 am

Well hello there CellarDwellar..  i love love love the pic posted of the arizona sunset.. beautiful.  nice poem too.  Glad to be home?  im still waiting for pics of my weekend on the east coast.  got some pics of sunsets there too, even though the sun rises on the atlantic, my bro lives a block away from the Indian river..  can you imagine one block from the  atlantic ocean and one block from the river?..  The weekend was AWESOME and went by way too fast.  Always good to see my family.   I drove over with my daughter, her gf and me.  Ash was cranky and didnt want to stay the extra day.  party pooper!  I could of stayed a week.!

Have a great day bud!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 13, 2007, 09:18:42 am

morning dev! so his job is going well?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 07:33:43 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on November 13, 2007, 08:26:38 am

Well hello there CellarDwellar..  i love love love the pic posted of the arizona sunset.. beautiful.  nice poem too.  Glad to be home?  im still waiting for pics of my weekend on the east coast.  got some pics of sunsets there too, even though the sun rises on the atlantic, my bro lives a block away from the Indian river..  can you imagine one block from the  atlantic ocean and one block from the river?..  The weekend was AWESOME and went by way too fast.  Always good to see my family.   I drove over with my daughter, her gf and me.  Ash was cranky and didnt want to stay the extra day.  party pooper!  I could of stayed a week.!

Have a great day bud!

Hiya Dev!   Hope you had a great day too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 07:35:02 am

Good Morning BetterMost!



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It's good to see you all!  Middle of the week!  We've arrived at hump Day!   Anyone have any good weekend plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 14, 2007, 09:14:13 am

I plan on having a plan by the time it gets here. What are you going to do?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 09:25:52 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 14, 2007, 09:14:13 am

I plan on having a plan by the time it gets here. What are you going to do?

sounds like a plan!    :laugh:


I'm going out to dinner on Saturday, other than that, nothing fancy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 11:13:53 am

Here's a poem that I just wrote while here in my cubicle.  Not sure what to call it.  Any suggestions?





Going gets rough, sometimes that's true
Lasts as long as you want it to
Always open hearted is how you should be
Don't close heart or mind, please let yourself see
You have something special, somehthing others wish for
Outside looking in, those people are poor
Useless is the anger, that can rip you apart
Work to maintain a space in each other's heart
Overcame the difference, after a talk
Relaxed once again, as friends you will walk
Keep the bonds intact, it's worth the fight
Excellant that you made what was wrong, right
Doubted each other, perhaps for a while
I knew you'd fix it, grudges aren't your style
Together as friends, the bond, it will grow
Others wil see, your friendship does show
Undone, this friendship will not become
Try to spread it around, give everyone some
Fantasticly handled by you two men
Rather than acting like spoiled children
I am feeling happy that this you achieved
Ended it, and a deep sigh I heaved
No more estrangement, it came to an end
Destroying a friendship, I can't comprehend
So hold on to what you have, a trustworthy friend

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 14, 2007, 12:34:23 pm

Yards and yards
Of leaves to rake
Unless the wind comes
And then it won;t be
My problem.
Easy neighborman,
Some of the leaves are yours,
Some of thems mine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2007, 01:21:31 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 14, 2007, 12:34:23 pm

Yards and yards
Of leaves to rake
Unless the wind comes
And then it won;t be
My problem.
Easy neighborman,
Some of the leaves are yours,
Some of thems mine!

Chuck as usual, that was great!!
Truman, how timely Ijust raked the front yard yesterday and you can't tell today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 03:03:32 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 14, 2007, 12:34:23 pm

Yards and yards
Of leaves to rake
Unless the wind comes
And then it won;t be
My problem.
Easy neighborman,
Some of the leaves are yours,
Some of thems mine!

 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 14, 2007, 09:37:54 pm

Charles, could you 'splain to me again about the fag hag, the bar fly and the other woman.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 10:08:37 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 14, 2007, 09:37:54 pm

Charles, could you 'splain to me again about the fag hag, the bar fly and the other woman.  ???

lmao!   Ok, I gotta run out for a few minutes, will do so when I get back!

Gotta go get something from my mariconera!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 10:28:50 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 14, 2007, 09:37:54 pm

Charles, could you 'splain to me again about the fag hag, the bar fly and the other woman.  ???

lmao!

Ok, firstly, the "bar fly" is not one of the terms.  You're close, though.

Secondly, I must say, I could be wrong with these definitions.  The first two were explained to me by a drag queen in NYC bar called "Pieces" at a karaoke show.  The 3rd by a waitress that claimed that was ther title.

Fag Hag:  A woman who hangs out with gay men, and has an attraction to them.  Possibly gets them drunk hoping something will happen.

Fruit Fly:  A woman who hangs out with gay men because she enjoys their company.

Flame Dame:  A woman that gay men love/idolize.  Could be famous, or non famous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2007, 07:46:57 am

Good Morning BetterMost!



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The weekend is creeping closer and closer!   Hope you all are feeling well today!  Big Hugs to you all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 15, 2007, 09:02:24 am

Morning Chuck...how are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 15, 2007, 09:22:06 am

Thank you for the 'spaination Chuck. I think I will resist the temptation to catagorize the women I know.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2007, 09:32:30 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 15, 2007, 09:22:06 am

Thank you for the 'spaination Chuck. I think I will resist the temptation to catagorize the women I know.  :laugh:

Oh, but that's the fun part!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2007, 09:33:30 am

Quote from: Scott on November 15, 2007, 09:02:24 am

Morning Chuck...how are you today?

at work now, and already plowed through a pile of stuff left for me to do, so I've at least accomplished that!

 :laugh:


How are you, buddy?  Well, I hope!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 15, 2007, 09:34:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 15, 2007, 09:33:30 am

at work now, and already plowed through a pile of stuff left for me to do, so I've at least accomplished that!

 :laugh:


How are you, buddy?  Well, I hope!

I am terrific.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 15, 2007, 09:51:22 am

I'm neutral. Waiting for the phone to strat ringing. I need to leave this laptop here today, go to the office and do my work and then come home and resume my online experence. It is the only solution I can come up with to get anything done. Not that I have that much going on.

I wish I had a real job. I wish I was some kind of courrier, delivering things from A to B, out on the road. Thats one reason I stay in real estate. Whenever I want to get up and go, I go.   It is just too much feast of famine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 15, 2007, 10:53:42 am

Mornin Chuck.  Have a wonderful awesome day! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2007, 11:09:21 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on November 15, 2007, 10:53:42 am

Mornin Chuck.  Have a wonderful awesome day! :)

So far, so good!  Gettin' stuff accomplished here at work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 07:33:06 am

Good Morning BetterMost!



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Hope everyone is doing well today, and happy that it's Friday!


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Not quite sure how I'm feeling today, other than tired.  Not quite sure how to explain it.......not really sad, but not happy either, and not sure how to make it better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 16, 2007, 09:19:21 am

I think it is seasonal effective disorder, you need endorphins,  :-* , other than that I am not sure. Maybe last weekend finally caught up with you.

Are you going out to eat on Saturday night? Cool. I am going to be having Indian (from India) food saturday evening. Currylicious.

Have a nice day Little Brother, don't worry about the details, they have a way of taking care of themselves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 16, 2007, 09:20:03 am

Just ride it cowboy.  Raises my cup of joe to Chuck...just ride it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 09:22:59 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 16, 2007, 09:19:21 am

I think it is seasonal effective disorder, you need endorphins,  :-*

Ya know, I'd think this was true, if I didn't love fall so much.  I like that it's cooler, and darker, and the crisp air and fall colors.

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 16, 2007, 09:19:21 am

Have a nice day Little Brother, don't worry about the details, they have a way of taking care of themselves.

Quote from: Scott on November 16, 2007, 09:20:03 am

Just ride it cowboy.  Raises my cup of joe to Chuck...just ride it.

Hugs to you both!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 09:34:16 am

Phil Jackson Reprimanded by NBA for 'Brokeback Mountain' Joke to Reporters

Published: November 14, 2007 10:55 PM ET

LOS ANGELES Coach Phil Jackson said he deserved the reprimand he got from the NBA on Wednesday for making a sexual reference in a comment following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss in San Antonio.

The Spurs made 13 3-pointers in their 107-92 victory on Tuesday night, and Jackson was asked if too much penetration was leading to open outside shooters. “We call this a 'Brokeback Mountain' game, because there's so much penetration and kickouts,” Jackson said. “It was one of those games.”



for full story, click here.
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 16, 2007, 01:24:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 07:33:06 am

Not quite sure how I'm feeling today, other than tired.  Not quite sure how to explain it.......not really sad, but not happy either, and not sure how to make it better.

Thats what ya get for playing DJ all night! LOL :-*  :-*
Here's a little thought that helps me when I'm down!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 01:31:32 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 16, 2007, 01:24:34 pm

Thats what ya get for playing DJ all night! LOL :-*  :-*
Here's a little thought that helps me when I'm down!

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 16, 2007, 02:04:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 01:31:32 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Works everytime!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 16, 2007, 02:20:52 pm

Twice, in as many days.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 02:36:14 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 16, 2007, 02:20:52 pm

Twice, in as many days.....

Tru?  Speechless?

why do I doubt that......... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 16, 2007, 02:38:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 16, 2007, 02:36:14 pm

Tru?  Speechless?

why do I doubt that......... ::)

There's on way to render Tru speechless...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 17, 2007, 11:23:16 am

And there is absolutly no way to defend speachlessness except to remain speechless.  :laugh:

O-well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 17, 2007, 01:03:06 pm

Well now since it is the weekend do you feel better Chuck  ;) I hope so.

And to Truman's comment about not getting anything done cause of being here, I can certainly relate to that. I'm supposed to be on here working on all these class assignments and here I am on Bettermost instead. And the funny thing is that two of my assignments are discussion questions so I should be good at that, right? But for some reason discussing how the law and norms and such regulate the internet just doesn't sound like much fun to write about right now. Talking about hard drives, floppy disks, dongles, dangles and other such stuff isn't either and that is the other class I am supposed to be working on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 01:10:54 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 17, 2007, 01:03:06 pm

dongles,

Dongles? That's a new technical term on me.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 17, 2007, 01:23:59 pm

A dongle is a small hardware device that connects to a computer to authenticate a piece of software. When the dongle is not present, the software runs in a restricted mode or refuses to run.

So as you can see, having a dongle can be very important  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 01:36:16 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 17, 2007, 01:23:59 pm

A dongle is a small hardware device that connects to a computer to authenticate a piece of software. When the dongle is not present, the software runs in a restricted mode or refuses to run.

So as you can see, having a dongle can be very important  ;)

Heaven forbid that one should be dongle-less.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 17, 2007, 01:56:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 10:28:50 pm

lmao!

Ok, firstly, the "bar fly" is not one of the terms.  You're close, though.

Secondly, I must say, I could be wrong with these definitions.  The first two were explained to me by a drag queen in NYC bar called "Pieces" at a karaoke show.  The 3rd by a waitress that claimed that was ther title.

Fag Hag:  A woman who hangs out with gay men, and has an attraction to them.  Possibly gets them drunk hoping something will happen.

Fruit Fly:  A woman who hangs out with gay men because she enjoys their company.

Flame Dame:  A woman that gay men love/idolize.  Could be famous, or non famous.

          That is all very demeaning Chuck, Chuckie, Charles..........
          You dont think very highly of women if you think like that...very stereotypically mean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2007, 02:16:21 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 17, 2007, 01:56:20 pm

That is all very demeaning Chuck, Chuckie, Charles..........
You dont think very highly of women if you think like that...very stereotypically mean.

If I offended you, Jan, or any of the great women here on this board, I apologize!

My life would not be what it is now without the support of all the straight women I have met, and love.  I use terms like that with humor in mind, and often use terms that others may find offensive as humor.

Like the "fanny pack" that I have, which I refer to as my "fag bag", or "mariconera" (I was told this was the Spanish equivilent).

In fact, a few years ago, I explained the difference between a "fag hag" and a "fruit fly" on a music website.  My screen name there was "ChuckD"  A month after, there was a softball game where a bunch of the members met up. 10 of the women arrived and greeted me wearing computer generated t-shirts that said "ChuckD's Fruit Flies".  They knew I had meant it all in fun.

And because of that, I always assume that everyone will respond that way, which is wrong.

So again, I apologize.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 17, 2007, 02:22:01 pm

        No harm done.  I had just ran back thru your blog to find that, after seeing some reference to it later on.
It just seemed that there was no room for any other reasons to have a woman as a friend.  Some true, and
unincumbered friendship,,or caring..
        So moving on........... :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2007, 05:46:32 pm

Hello BetterMost.



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I spent the morning with my friends (a married couple) who had the unfortunate task of laying her father and his father-in-law to rest today.  It was an unexpected death.

Also spent some time reviewing some of the more serious blog entries in this section of the forum, and it has me thinking of when I was planning my own suicide.

It wasn't long after graduation from high school.  I was never the "big man on campus".  Hell, I wasn't even "man on campus".  Spent most of my time in school on the run from others who had made me a target.  I wasn't "out" but apparently, it was known (assumed) who I was, and I took a lot of verbal and physical abuse for it.  Everyone I knew was happy for graduation, to move on to the next phase of life.  I was happy to be away from them, and took a job at a local supermarket.

Downfall, that same market hired a few of the guys I was running from, so the abuse just moved from school to work, in the form of sexually explict graffitti and slurs about me on the walls of the men's and women's room.  The restrooms were opened to the public, and I was the only Chuck in the place, so it was pretty obvious who was being written about.  It was 1987, and no protection for "sexual orientation" on company records.  When I took the issue to my bosses, the response was "If we repaint the restrooms, they'll only do it again."

I felt I couldn't quit, and explain to my parents why.  Not ready to take that step, so way before Brokeback, I learned if you couldn't fix it, you had to stand it.

The last straw came when a customer decided to pic a fight with me, and called me a 'homo' on my register in front of other customers.

When it was time to go, I walked over to the pharmacy section, grabbed a bottle of sleeping pills, and stuff it in my back pack.  Took them to my room that night with a bottle of water, and finding myself without words, wrote the words to this song on a sheet of paper, and planned that as my note.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIBzbdo2LjU[/youtube]



After getting the top off the bottle, I thought of my parents finding me that way the next day, and couldn't do that to them.  I shredded the lyrics, and went to the bathroom and flushed the pills, telling myself that God doesn't give you more than you can bear.

20 years later, I look back remembering that I had no idea things would get better.  I remember that pain, and I'm quite surprised I am here to tell the tale.  It hurt like hell, then.  It was the darkest period of my life, and I hope to never be there again....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 06:08:02 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 17, 2007, 01:56:20 pm

          That is all very demeaning.

Terms like fag hag and fruit fly are demeaning and mean, but they're no worse than some of the terms we apply to some of our own, like (forgive me), dairy queen.   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on November 17, 2007, 06:20:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2007, 05:46:32 pm

After getting the top off the bottle, I thought of my parents finding me that way the next day, and couldn't do that to them.  I shredded the lyrics, and went to the bathroom and flushed the pills, telling myself that God doesn't give you more than you can bear.

20 years later, I look back remembering that I had no idea things would get better.  I remember that pain, and I'm quite surprised I am here to tell the tale.  It hurt like hell, then.  It was the darkest period of my life, and I hope to never be there again....

I´m sorry to hear that you have made that experience, Chuck!
So glad that you thought of your parents, so glad that you flushed the pills,
so glad that you are here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 17, 2007, 06:28:37 pm

I have never even met you, and you have given me so much joy from reading the things you've written and watching you be silly with the rest of the Brokies in writing and in pictures!! So glad that you stayed to see that things get better, Chuck.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2007, 06:29:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 06:08:02 pm

Terms like fag hag and fruit fly are demeaning and mean, but they're no worse than some of the terms we apply to some of our own, like (forgive me), dairy queen.   :(

I don't think so!
 I have female friends that since I have come out have asked if they can be my fag hag! LOL
I guess it's all in how it's used and the intent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2007, 06:44:58 pm

Awww Chuckie,
I'm so  sorry! If it makes you feel anybetter I have been there myself.
Highscool was the 5th ring of hell for me! I was poor and small and from a very small southern town.
You couldn't fart in Church  that everyone didn't know about it. If you have ever seen footloose and how that town was you get the idea. When I graduated, my class had less than 400 kids.
My dad left when I was 13 so i had to go to work to help take care ofmy mom and my sister.
That meant no time for sports or dating or much of anything. While all the popular kids were wearing their Izods and Jordache and these new tennis shoes called Nike's, I was wearing my k-mart jeans, hand me down shirts and whatever shoes my mom could find at the second hand store.  You could say I was a target.
I endured the same things. Kids can be so cruel and adults are no better. When I graduated at 17 I was 5'10 and weighed about 130. I was a late bloomer.
I was so tormented and teased for being poor, for being scrawny etc.
I had those same feelings as you. Inever went as far but they were there none the less.
 By the end of my freshman year of college I was at my current 6'1.5" and was weing in at 220.
I was no longer scrawny! I went to school on scholorships and grants aso I worked and made my own money and for once could dress the way i wanted.
The scars linger though. Hell, you are a lot braver than I. I didn't have the courage to accept myself til just recently. Had i not seen BBM Who knows, I may never had.
I believe everything happens for a reason. We went through that shit to make us strong.
Now, I dare anyone to mess with me! They'd rather jack off a bobcat in a phone booth than mess with me!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 17, 2007, 06:49:25 pm

I don't think it would be nice to be called anything hag..  Hag is a derogatory statement about women.

On another note.  Thank God you didn't go through with your suicide attempt.  The world would not be the same without you Chuck.  Especially for those who care about you like your parents.  Thank you for not being selfish and saving your own life. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 17, 2007, 06:51:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2007, 02:16:21 pm

If I offended you, Jan, or any of the great women here on this board, I apologize!

My life would not be what it is now without the support of all the straight women I have met, and love.  I use terms like that with humor in mind, and often use terms that others may find offensive as humor.

Like the "fanny pack" that I have, which I refer to as my "fag bag", or "mariconera" (I was told this was the Spanish equivilent).

In fact, a few years ago, I explained the difference between a "fag hag" and a "fruit fly" on a music website.  My screen name there was "ChuckD"  A month after, there was a softball game where a bunch of the members met up. 10 of the women arrived and greeted me wearing computer generated t-shirts that said "ChuckD's Fruit Flies".  They knew I had meant it all in fun.

And because of that, I always assume that everyone will respond that way, which is wrong.

So again, I apologize.

CHuckie........  I am your Fruit Fly and wear the title proudly.  I just love hanging with you !!!! :-*
I need to get me a T-shirt ! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 17, 2007, 07:01:40 pm

Quote

They'd rather jack off a bobcat in a phone booth than mess with me!  

 :laugh: Quite a visual, there, Lee!!!

True, too!!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BelAir on November 17, 2007, 08:22:08 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 15, 2007, 09:22:06 am

Thank you for the 'spaination Chuck. I think I will resist the temptation to catagorize the women I know.  :laugh:

I am sure they will appreciate that!
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BelAir on November 17, 2007, 08:32:53 pm

Quote

After getting the top off the bottle, I thought of my parents finding me that way the next day, and couldn't do that to them.  I shredded the lyrics, and went to the bathroom and flushed the pills, telling myself that God doesn't give you more than you can bear.

20 years later, I look back remembering that I had no idea things would get better.  I remember that pain, and I'm quite surprised I am here to tell the tale.  It hurt like hell, then.  It was the darkest period of my life, and I hope to never be there again....

so true, but so hard to remember sometimes. 

It is unbelievable the amount of cruelty people can show to each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 17, 2007, 08:39:00 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 15, 2007, 09:22:06 am

Thank you for the 'spaination Chuck. I think I will resist the temptation to catagorize the women I know.  :laugh:

Honey, you can catagorize me any way you want !!!! :-*
Cause..... I know it would be out of affection .

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 10:51:56 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2007, 06:44:58 pm

I was so tormented and teased for being poor, for being scrawny etc.

 By the end of my freshman year of college I was at my current 6'1.5" and was weing in at 220.
I was no longer scrawny!

You sure did make up for it!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2007, 11:09:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2007, 10:51:56 pm

You sure did make up for it!  ;D  :-*

Aww shucks, thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 19, 2007, 09:18:51 am

Wow Chuck, I am just getting here and feel bad I missed your entry when you posted it. Not like I don;t feel like I can't keep up, I just wasn;t paying attention.

I am so glad you didn't take those pills. The world would be mush less of a place without you in it. People, especially those horomone driven kids, can be so mean. And we had those some hormones and what could we do? Nothing. So much pain in the world.

Thank you for posting the video too, I remember that song but it has ben years since I heard it. You turned out well, I think we all did. I am taking a deep breath and sending you a big hug.

This is for you, I like this version, it is light and funny  ;D :

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10C68Gzd5GM[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2007, 09:41:07 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Woke up to snow today!  It's so nice looking out!   ;D



and here's a new poem.



Although I know I can’t see you
You’re watching everything I do
Always here throughout the day
Listening to what I say
Around the corner do you lurk?
While I’m in my cubicle at work
Making sure your cover’s not blown
Trying not to make your presence known
You just tried to sneak on by
Caught you out of the corner of my eye
You may annoy others when you weave and bob
I know you’re just doing your job
Keep me safe, like hand in glove
My guardian angel, from above

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2007, 09:46:47 am

thanks for the kind words, Tru!

I can't see the vid now, work is blocking it, but I will check it out when I get home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on November 19, 2007, 10:21:19 am

LOVE the vid Truman!

CHUCK - the new poem is great!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 19, 2007, 05:18:28 pm

        I liked the video too Truman.

         Your poem was sweet Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 19, 2007, 06:51:50 pm

Hey Chuck.  I love all your poems.  :)  You are poet and thats pretty cool.   I wish i could get my feeling out in poems, but alas i just state the facts.. boring!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 07:35:19 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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One day closer to Thanksgiving!  Hope everyone has a great holiday!


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In honor of this holiday, I'm dedicating this video to the members of BetterMost that I've had the opportunity to meet (online or in real life) and get to know.

You are great people.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdG618TMc5E[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 20, 2007, 08:35:50 am

Awww Chuckie!
You're the best!
Yet another reason to love you!
Natalie Merchant is one of my all time favorites!!!
I have loved her since the 10,000 maniacs days in the mid 80's!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 09:49:44 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 20, 2007, 08:35:50 am

Awww Chuckie!
You're the best!
Yet another reason to love you!
Natalie Merchant is one of my all time favorites!!!
I have loved her since the 10,000 maniacs days in the mid 80's!!

You ain't foolin' anybody. You ain't old enough to remember the mid '80s.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 10:05:35 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 09:49:44 am

You ain't foolin' anybody. You ain't old enough to remember the mid '80s.  ;)

He's older than me, and I remember the 80s!


*points at Rich, and giggles*


He's older than me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 20, 2007, 10:22:29 am

I love Natalie Merchant.  Great way to start my day.  Thank You!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 20, 2007, 11:05:16 am

Chuck, how do you remember the 80s that well? You must have got into music early on. I know I started listening to music almost from birth, but I don't think everyone starts listening that early. I guess it is possible, but still if we begin the mid 1980s with 1985 that and end in 1989 that would be 1 - 4 years. Of course, the way they keep playing music over and over and over it is conceivable that you can turn on the radio and hear songs from any year. It's always funny to me that college students have posters up their dorm rooms of music groups such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, the Doors, the Mamas and the Papas and on and on. The most unusual thing I ever saw was when I went with our Resnet person to help a student and he had a vinyl album in its cover there. The title was Liberaces's Greatest Hits.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 11:31:16 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 20, 2007, 11:05:16 am

The most unusual thing I ever saw was when I went with our Resnet person to help a student and he had a vinyl album in its cover there. The title was Liberaces's Greatest Hits.

 :o  :o  :o  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I didn't have band posters. I had the first Star Wars movie, and Charlie's Angels.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 20, 2007, 11:42:37 am

I love that song Chuck, Natalie Merchant is cool, I like her better than 10,000 Maniacs. I saw them once open up for REM and the whole show was just horible, it was at UT in Knoxville and the whole show was being run by Nazis. Later Peter Buck and the Opie guy from REM showed up at this bar I was at and were great. I kept hoping Michael Stipe would show up, he was probably hiding in a closet someplace.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 20, 2007, 01:21:30 pm

How about "Twisted Sister"?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 20, 2007, 03:04:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 09:49:44 am

You ain't foolin' anybody. You ain't old enough to remember the mid '80s.  ;)

I just love you!!!  ;D

Trust me brother, I remember most of it. Some parts i wish I didn't and the rest are lost in a fog of alcohol and well just lost!
I graduated HS in 1984 from 84 to about 90 I was hell on wheels!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 03:10:56 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 20, 2007, 11:05:16 am

Chuck, how do you remember the 80s that well? You must have got into music early on.

My parents had me listening to the radio when I was still in single digits, in the 70's.  Mom was a "dancing queen" and loved 70s disco.

I grew up listening to Donna Summer, Chic, France Joli, Abba, Village People....all that good stuff.

Round about high school, I started listening to pop/new wave stuff like Duran Duran, Motels, Flock of Seagulls, Nena, as well as the dance music that was big like Shannon, Alisha, Cover Girls, Taylor Dayne, Stacey Q., Sweet Sensation, Stevie B.

I still love dance music, and listen to pop stuff, but like rock now as well, Nickelback, Evanesence, Daughtry, 3 Doors Down.

Oh, and because of BBM and my trip to Texas, I now listen to country.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 03:16:42 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 20, 2007, 03:04:05 pm

I just love you!!!  ;D

Trust me brother, I remember most of it. Some parts i wish I didn't and the rest are lost in a fog of alcohol and well just lost!
I graduated HS in 1984 from 84 to about 90 I was hell on wheels!

Little Darlin', you're still hell on wheels. That's one reason why we love you so much!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 03:18:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 03:10:56 pm

Mom was a "dancing queen."

So that's where you got it from.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 03:23:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 03:18:01 pm

So that's where you got it from.  ;D

 ;)


all the good stuff, I got from mom.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 20, 2007, 05:56:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 14, 2007, 11:13:53 am

Here's a poem that I just wrote while here in my cubicle.  Not sure what to call it.  Any suggestions?


Going gets rough, sometimes that's true
Lasts as long as you want it to
Always open hearted is how you should be
Don't close heart or mind, please let yourself see
You have something special, somehthing others wish for
...
Destroying a friendship, I can't comprehend
So hold on to what you have, a trustworthy friend

Hi, Chuck.  I should explain why I'm here:  I came over to look for Meryl's picture from the 11/3/07 NYC dinner, and decided to browse around some, and found your blog.  I've been reading it from the beginning ... such good poems, and other thoughts.  I admire the way you think, and the way you express your feelings -- you know that from what I've said elsewhere on DCF.

Hi also to Truman and Richard, Chucky's good buddies whom I met in SF:  you seem to hang out in this blog a lot.  And hi to Jeff and Karen, too.

"Making Up" might be a good title for that poem, if you're still looking for a title, but that's just an idea.

I'll probably come here and lurk, now that I found this place, and maybe find some other people's blogs, too.  Haven't really done much on BetterMost, but there are some nice people here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 20, 2007, 06:07:43 pm

Quote from: dejavu on November 20, 2007, 05:56:45 pm

Hi, Chuck.  I should explain why I'm here:  I came over to look for Meryl's picture from the 11/3/07 NYC dinner, and decided to browse around some, and found your blog.  I've been reading it from the beginning ... such good poems, and other thoughts.  I admire the way you think, and the way you express your feelings -- you know that from what I've said elsewhere on DCF.

Hi also to Truman and Richard, Chucky's good buddies whom I met in SF:  you seem to hang out in this blog a lot.  And hi to Jeff and Karen, too.

"Making Up" might be a good title for that poem, if you're still looking for a title, but that's just an idea.

I'll probably come here and lurk, now that I found this place, and maybe find some other people's blogs, too.  Haven't really done much on BetterMost, but there are some nice people here.

Hey!!!
Well, fancy meetin you here!!
What a great suprise!!
I really need to mosey over to DC more!
I miss my friends over there!
How have you been lately? Ready for thanksgiving?
Well, honey, you are as welcome as the flowers in May!
You come here anytime you want. My blog is Thoughts from the Clouds!
You come by anytime!  ;D
Richard

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 20, 2007, 06:28:29 pm

Well, hi, Richard.  Nice to see you, too.  I'll check your blog out when I get a chance.

And now back to why I pressed the "Reply" key:  I came to this post of Chuck's.

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2007, 05:46:32 pm

Also spent some time reviewing some of the more serious blog entries in this section of the forum, and it has me thinking of when I was planning my own suicide.

It wasn't long after graduation from high school.  I was never the "big man on campus".  Hell, I wasn't even "man on campus".  Spent most of my time in school on the run from others who had made me a target.  I wasn't "out" but apparently, it was known (assumed) who I was, and I took a lot of verbal and physical abuse for it.  Everyone I knew was happy for graduation, to move on to the next phase of life.  I was happy to be away from them, and took a job at a local supermarket.

{snip}

After getting the top off the bottle, I thought of my parents finding me that way the next day, and couldn't do that to them.  I shredded the lyrics, and went to the bathroom and flushed the pills, telling myself that God doesn't give you more than you can bear.

20 years later, I look back remembering that I had no idea things would get better.  I remember that pain, and I'm quite surprised I am here to tell the tale.  It hurt like hell, then.  It was the darkest period of my life, and I hope to never be there again....

(((((((Chuck)))))))

This blows my mind, although it shouldn't, because suicide is so common among young gay people.  20 years later, all I can say to you is that I can't imagine you not being here today, and I'm so thankful (and grateful) that you came through that period in your life.  I don't think you'll ever have to be in a dark place like that again, because you have so many friends now who care about you.

 :-*   

I do have one question, if it isn't too personal:  At the time when the other people were treating you so badly because they "assumed" you were gay (even though you weren't "out" to them) -- did you realize yourself that you were gay?  I seem to remember you mentioning how old you were when you "came out" to yourself, and it seems like it was fairly late, but I can't remember just when it was.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 06:30:53 pm

I came out at 28, Deb.  I was in denial.  deeply.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2007, 07:21:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 06:30:53 pm

I came out at 28, Deb.  I was in denial.  deeply.

That was the age of my "Second Coming (out)," when I moved to Philadelphia. I faced facts to myself two years earlier, at 26.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2007, 07:53:09 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!


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Still in the thankful mode today, so here's some Clarence Clemmons and Jackson Browne for you all.




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQnO1awcBB0[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 21, 2007, 08:37:48 am

Morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2007, 09:03:44 am

Quote from: Scott on November 21, 2007, 08:37:48 am

Morning Chuck

Morning, buddy!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 21, 2007, 11:09:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2007, 06:30:53 pm

I came out at 28, Deb.  I was in denial.  deeply.

Thanks for answering, Chuck.  I read your reply yesterday, but didn't answer it, but now I think I should acknowledge it.  I do remember the age of 28, from things you've said, but I thought maybe that was when you first began coming out to family/friends, and that you had come out to yourself earlier.

It must have been tough, going through that abuse in high school and at your first job, if you didn't fully understand yourself yet.  Not only did you survive, but you deserve a lot of credit for just sticking with that job.  It took guts.

Now for a happier topic:  Happy Thanksgiving, to you and to everyone who visits here today and tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 21, 2007, 01:05:18 pm

Quote from: dejavu on November 20, 2007, 05:56:45 pm

Hi, Chuck.  I should explain why I'm here:  I came over to look for Meryl's picture from the 11/3/07 NYC dinner, and decided to browse around some, and found your blog.  I've been reading it from the beginning ... such good poems, and other thoughts.  I admire the way you think, and the way you express your feelings -- you know that from what I've said elsewhere on DCF.

Hi also to Truman and Richard, Chucky's good buddies whom I met in SF:  you seem to hang out in this blog a lot.  And hi to Jeff and Karen, too.

"Making Up" might be a good title for that poem, if you're still looking for a title, but that's just an idea.

I'll probably come here and lurk, now that I found this place, and maybe find some other people's blogs, too.  Haven't really done much on BetterMost, but there are some nice people here.

I sure am glad to see you here. I thought I was seeing things when I saw your picture there. You didn't tell me hello  :'( but I am still glad to see you. Please come to Bettermost more often  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 21, 2007, 01:09:10 pm

And by the way my blog is "Jack's Ramblings" so please come by. I need more visitors or I will have to put out the "Going out of business" sign  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 21, 2007, 01:50:40 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 21, 2007, 01:05:18 pm

You didn't tell me hello  :'( but I am still glad to see you. Please come to Bettermost more often  ;)

Hello, Jack.   ;)    :)

Now I told you hello, and I'll find your blog soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2007, 03:26:16 pm

Happy Thanksgiving BetterMost!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2007, 07:09:01 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Happy Black Friday!

I don't know about anyone else, but I plan on AVOIDING all the stores this weekend.   :laugh:  Shopping is rough enough without all the crowds!


No poem today, but I have a music vid to attach here.  One of my favorite male vocalists, and someone I had no idea could sing.   Peter Cetera & Crystal Bernard.  For those who don't remember, Crystal Bernard is an actress.  She got her break as K.C. Cunningham on "Happy Days".  After that, she was cast as Amy Tompkins in "It's A Living".  Her best known role was on "Wings" as Helen Chapel, the woman who worked the lunch counter.

As you can see from this duet with Peter Cetera, she has a pretty voice!  Well, at least I think so.  ;D


(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight


P.S. the ability to embed the vid was blocked by the person who posted the video, so I can only link it here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 23, 2007, 09:35:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2007, 07:09:01 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Happy Black Friday!

I don't know about anyone else, but I plan on AVOIDING all the stores this weekend.   :laugh:  Shopping is rough enough without all the crowds!


No poem today, but I have a music vid to attach here.  One of my favorite male vocalists, and someone I had no idea could sing.   Peter Cetera & Crystal Bernard.  For those who don't remember, Crystal Bernard is an actress.  She got her break as K.C. Cunningham on "Happy Days".  After that, she was cast as Amy Tompkins in "It's A Living".  Her best known role was on "Wings" as Helen Chapel, the woman who worked the lunch counter.

As you can see from this duet with Peter Cetera, she has a pretty voice!  Well, at least I think so.  ;D


(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight


P.S. the ability to embed the vid was blocked by the person who posted the video, so I can only link it here.

good morning.
I would be shopping if I had any $$$$!
LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 23, 2007, 09:38:31 am

I hear ya, I think I had Xmess all year long and spent the money on myself.  ;D

I think I'll do my shopping on line this year, and stay out of the stores, as much as possible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 23, 2007, 09:47:21 am

Good morning Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 23, 2007, 09:55:06 am

Morning Chuck ...   Enjoy your Thanksgiving left overs.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2007, 10:09:26 am

Hiya Rich, Tru, Scott, and Dev!

Hope y'all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2007, 10:28:33 am

Here a pic I took yesterday.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Thanksgiving2007022.jpg)

L to R:  Me, Mom (Andreea), Eric (Michelle's brother) Dad (Hilrey), Shana (my niece) Michael (middle bro) Michelle (Mike's wife) and Chris (youngest bro)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 23, 2007, 10:45:26 am

Very nice-looking family picture, Chuck! You and Michael favor. Your mom (the dancing queen) looks so young. Is Shana the only grandchild? I bet she's treated like a princess--like my family's baby! She's a doll. Looks like everyone is in a good humor! That's a great accomplishment at family gatherings!  :P We had a good one, too---hope all us Brokies did!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 23, 2007, 10:45:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2007, 10:09:26 am

Hiya Rich, Tru, Scott, and Dev!

Hope y'all are well!

I' doing fair to middlin'. Like the pic of your family, your mom is totally different from what I had imagined. Maybe one day I will have the nerve to post my families' pics here.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 23, 2007, 03:37:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2007, 10:28:33 am

Here a pic I took yesterday.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Thanksgiving2007022.jpg)

L to R:  Me, Mom (Andreea), Eric (Michelle's brother) Dad (Hilrey), Shana (my niece) Michael (middle bro) Michelle (Mike's wife) and Chris (youngest bro)

Your Mom does look very young!
YOu look great too!
Very Nice Pic! I feel like I met the family!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 23, 2007, 05:59:25 pm

Glad to hear you had a GREAT THANKSGIVING Chuck. You deserved it. Thanks for the family photo. Now I see where you got that smile from, your mother. However, you still have the biggest smile of all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2007, 08:31:50 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Damn.......7:30am on a SATURDAY.  I must be out my damn mind!   :laugh:  On my way to the DMV to renew my liscense and registration! 


Hope everyone is having a good weekend!




Well, it's time for my favorite sport season to begin!

No, not football!   Figure skating!    ;D

When all goes right, and the skater pulls off a clean performance, both technically and artistically, a gold medal is theirs.  A great example is the video below of Sasha Cohen at the Skate Canada competition a few years ago.  She is one of the more beautiful skaters around today, check out her positons in her spins and spirals to see what I mean.....her extensions are the best in the sport today.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJRgvX_9Uo[/youtube]


However, because figure skating is a judged sport, with artistic qualities to it, it is often seen as an "easy" sport, or not a sport at all. 

Figure skaters have received serious injuries during practices and competitions alike.  Sprained ankles, dislocated knees, pulled muscles, broken bones, cracked ribs, concussions, even slashes that require stitches, when they slice themselves on a partner's (or their own) blade from their skates.

Practice sessions always have 6 to 8 skaters practicing on the ice at the same time, and collisions occur as well.

Still think it sounds easy?  Check out the video below, called "Figure Skating, A Dangerous Sport"


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmqORGOj_DQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 24, 2007, 08:57:53 am

So, your going to the DMV. Cool.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 24, 2007, 08:59:48 am

Chuck I started watch that video of the ice skaking and given what time of year it is, I decided all I needed was a bad suit, a cigarette and two step daughters and I could be Monroe!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 24, 2007, 08:18:24 pm

        I love figure skating, and have for years and years and years.. and years...need i say more.

 I will watch it forever...I am glad we have something else in common Chuck/

Do you like it too Truman.  Or are you just being sarcastic?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2007, 12:09:35 pm

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Hope y'all are having a good Sunday!  Damn, the weekend flies by!



I am in the mood to laugh today, so I've attached two vids of commercials that I think are funny, I hope you do, too!




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U-dYleBVFo[/youtube]



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUtE1d2fGkY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 25, 2007, 12:11:38 pm

Those were funny!
I needed a laugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2007, 12:19:17 pm

((((((((((Rich))))))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 25, 2007, 03:13:54 pm

OMG that is funny. I love A&W too. Can't beat the taste.

Did I ever tell you about when I was in college there was a Valleydale Meat packing plant nearby and their trucks used to say "Can't Beat Our Meat"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2007, 03:26:52 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 25, 2007, 03:13:54 pm

OMG that is funny. I love A&W too. Can't beat the taste.

I gotta say, I hate Root Beer.  Nasty nasty nasty stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 25, 2007, 10:33:05 pm

       That was a funny root beer comercial...but i only like root beer in a float...otherwise its too sweet for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 07:32:37 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Hope that y'all are having a great day, and ready for the new week!  uggh!   I'm taking Friday off work, but not for fun!  I have to go to Trenton and get a certified copy of my birth certificate, so I can get my passport, and get ready for Enlgand in 08!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 26, 2007, 09:39:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 07:32:37 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Hope that y'all are having a great day, and ready for the new week!  uggh!   I'm taking Friday off work, but not for fun!  I have to go to Trenton and get a certified copy of my birth certificate, so I can get my passport, and get ready for Enlgand in 08!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

That is def. not fun!
I hate having to go to any Government office. Usually winds up in a headache and knots in the stomach.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 26, 2007, 09:50:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 07:32:37 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Hope that y'all are having a great day, and ready for the new week!  uggh!   I'm taking Friday off work, but not for fun!  I have to go to Trenton and get a certified copy of my birth certificate, so I can get my passport, and get ready for Enlgand in 08!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

GOOD MORNING CHUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!  So are you going on the UK trip this coming June or whenever that is? When I was talking to Linda on the phone a week or so ago she was telling me that she too was going on that one. It would be awesome to see London. Anyway, she mentioned to me about getting a passport and that I should do that even if I did not go. She said it was taking much longer to get one now. And I may take tomorrow off to get this stupid presentation for class finished. It is due by 5pm Friday and is my major hurdle now to getting my masters in December. I just can't seem to get into it. Instead I always end up here on Bettermost  :) where I can spend hours it seems.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 26, 2007, 09:52:41 am

I've got to get mine renewed next year, they last for 10 years and I have managed to get out of the country at least once every ten years. LOL. You taking the train or driving to Trenton?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 10:06:17 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 26, 2007, 09:50:59 am

GOOD MORNING CHUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!  So are you going on the UK trip this coming June or whenever that is? When I was talking to Linda on the phone a week or so ago she was telling me that she too was going on that one. It would be awesome to see London. Anyway, she mentioned to me about getting a passport and that I should do that even if I did not go. She said it was taking much longer to get one now. And I may take tomorrow off to get this stupid presentation for class finished. It is due by 5pm Friday and is my major hurdle now to getting my masters in December. I just can't seem to get into it. Instead I always end up here on Bettermost  :) where I can spend hours it seems.

Oh yes, I'm going to UK at the end of June.  But from what I was told (and I don't know if this is true) soon a passport will be needed for almost all flights, whether in the US or out of the US, so I want to make sure I have one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 10:07:06 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 26, 2007, 09:52:41 am

You taking the train or driving to Trenton?

Oh, I'll be driving to Trenton.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on November 26, 2007, 02:11:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 10:06:17 am

Oh yes, I'm going to UK at the end of June.  But from what I was told (and I don't know if this is true) soon a passport will be needed for almost all flights, whether in the US or out of the US, so I want to make sure I have one.

Yikes, It took me 3 months ta get one.

TampaTalon^">

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: opinionista on November 26, 2007, 04:54:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 10:06:17 am

Oh yes, I'm going to UK at the end of June.  But from what I was told (and I don't know if this is true) soon a passport will be needed for almost all flights, whether in the US or out of the US, so I want to make sure I have one.

Hi Chuck,

Yes you need a passport whether you flight domestic or international. Now you don't even need a physical boarding pass or a password (those numbers they give you when you buy your ticket on line). Most airlines get access to all your travel details with your passport number. Take all your travelling information with you, just in case but they may not ask you for it, just your passport.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 06:50:24 pm

Almost a month after Halloween, someone from work took their unfinished Halloween candy to the office today.

I had a piece of it, because I wanted to take the wrapper home and scan it, and post it here.


why?   Scroll down to see...... :o :o :o :o
























(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/halloweencandy.jpg)



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2007, 07:52:31 pm

Quote from: opinionista on November 26, 2007, 04:54:57 pm

Hi Chuck,

Yes you need a passport whether you flight domestic or international. Now you don't even need a physical boarding pass or a password (those numbers they give you when you buy your ticket on line). Most airlines get access to all your travel details with your passport number. Take all your travelling information with you, just in case but they may not ask you for it, just your passport.

 :o You need a passport for domestic flights within the U.S.? Since when?  :o

I've got a valid passport, so it's no problem for me, but I'm shocked.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2007, 07:55:07 pm

Tell you what, since I was away all weekend, I had to go to the grocery store after work today to pick up a few things. On the way, I passed a mother with a young daughter. The little girl was carrying a Disney Princesses umbrella.

That umbrella made me think of Chuckie. I wonder why that is?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 08:09:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2007, 07:55:07 pm

Tell you what, since I was away all weekend, I had to go to the grocery store after work today to pick up a few things. On the way, I passed a mother with a young daughter. The little girl was carrying a Disney Princesses umbrella.

That umbrella made me think of Chuckie. I wonder why that is?  ???

Excuse you?

 >:(




Jeff>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/pie.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: opinionista on November 26, 2007, 08:27:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2007, 07:52:31 pm

:o You need a passport for domestic flights within the U.S.? Since when?  :o

I've got a valid passport, so it's no problem for me, but I'm shocked.  :o

I flew from NYC to San Juan, Puerto Rico that is within US border, and I was asked for a passport at JFK. But it is only when you check in. You need not to go through customs or anything similar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 26, 2007, 08:47:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 06:50:24 pm

Almost a month after Halloween, someone from work took their unfinished Halloween candy to the office today.

I had a piece of it, because I wanted to take the wrapper home and scan it, and post it here.


why?   Scroll down to see...... :o :o :o :o

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/halloweencandy.jpg)
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Too Funny!
I didn't know you were doing endorsements! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 26, 2007, 08:59:40 pm

Too Funny!
I didn't know you were doing endorsements! LOL
---------------------------------------------------------------

  I love that...it is so funny.  I think you picked a great rapper for your endorsement package....Is that one of your
minions on there.?   I wish I had a minion,      ::)

  You should have hit him with your man purse Chuck.  (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/crazy2.gif)   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2007, 09:05:42 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 26, 2007, 08:59:40 pm

You should have hit him with your man purse Chuck.

 :laugh:


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2007, 11:32:46 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 26, 2007, 08:59:40 pm

  You should have hit him with your man purse Chuck.  (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/crazy2.gif)   

If you mean me, his Disney Princesses umbrella would have worked just as well.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2007, 11:41:01 pm

Quote from: opinionista on November 26, 2007, 08:27:16 pm

I flew from NYC to San Juan, Puerto Rico that is within US border, and I was asked for a passport at JFK. But it is only when you check in. You need not to go through customs or anything similar.

Thanks, Natali. I think that bears some investigation, maybe on the TSA web site. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, but--rightly or wrongly--I'm not sure that a flight there, "over seas," from New York might not be considered different from a flight from, say, New York to Los Angeles. But I could be wrong.

There were lots of news stories on TV about air travel over the just passed Thanksgiving holiday, with lots of talk about how to pack and prepare for Security, but I don't recall anything being said about needing a passport for a domestic flight. Nothing was said about needing one for the upcoming Christmas travel season, either, but maybe this regulation will come into effect in the new year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BelAir on November 27, 2007, 12:00:53 am

I have flown domestically three times this past year: midwest, south, and west coast.  No mention of passport needed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 04:19:57 am

          Me also,,,i went to Boston, Colorado, and SanFrancisco...not a word about needing one...or in the future
even

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 07:24:31 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, we all survived Monday, didn't we!

Hope that everyone is doing well, and feeling good!


Here's a music video to start your day.....one of my current faves.....



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsbN7mj7bcs[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 27, 2007, 08:38:27 am

:) Love it! Thanks -- I always hear it on the way to work, but I'd never seen the video. It had a surprise!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 09:23:29 am

Hiya Shasta!


I gotta say, Rhianna is a girl I could go straight for!  ;)  She is so pretty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 09:27:40 am

Morning Chcuk!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:17:05 am

Morning Scott!    ;D


how are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 10:30:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:17:05 am

Morning Scott!    ;D


how are you today?

I am good thanks.  How's by you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:52:07 am

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 10:30:46 am

I am good thanks.  How's by you?

Well, let's see.....I smell like Ben Gay today!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 10:52:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:52:07 am

Well, let's see.....I smell like Ben Gay today!    :laugh:

I didn't know you were seeing anyone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 27, 2007, 03:32:28 pm

Wow Chuck, you have not told us about Ben yet. What is he like? I also did not know that you were seeing someone now  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 03:33:13 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 10:52:43 am

I didn't know you were seeing anyone.

ROTFLMFAO!!!!
That was funny! :laugh:   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:45:57 pm

I'm surrounded by pervs!   I don't know how I manage to stay pure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 03:48:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:45:57 pm

I'm surrounded by pervs!   I don't know how I manage to stay pure.

Ben Gay? I thought you were seeing Ben Dover?  ;D

(Talk about pervs. ...  :laugh: )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 27, 2007, 03:53:53 pm

Poor ole Chuckie, hobble over here and let me give you some germs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:57:40 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 27, 2007, 03:53:53 pm

Poor ole Chuckie, hobble over here and let me give you some germs.

*Hobbles over to Truman*


Tru....they're all pickin' at me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 03:58:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:45:57 pm

I'm surrounded by pervs!   I don't know how I manage to stay pure.

The same way I do honey...ivory soap...99% and that's close enough for government work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 27, 2007, 04:05:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:57:40 pm

*Hobbles over to Truman*


Tru....they're all pickin' at me!

Well you know you brought it on yourself by being born so damn cute.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on November 27, 2007, 04:07:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:57:40 pm

*Hobbles over to Truman*


Tru....they're all pickin' at me!

Mr Cellardweller....don't they pick on you over at the Dave Cullen Forum as well?...I lurk in there all the time ....you guys are hilarious! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 04:10:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 03:48:53 pm

Ben Gay? I thought you were seeing Ben Dover?  ;D

(Talk about pervs. ...  :laugh: )

Very good Jeff !!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 04:11:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:57:40 pm

*Hobbles over to Truman*


Tru....they're all pickin' at me!

Hey, I told you weeks ago, we only pick on the ones we love.

You can start worryin' when we stop pickin' on you.  :laugh:

And since you're so quick to remind everyone that you're the little brother, remember that's what little brothers are for, to be picked on.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 04:15:12 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 04:10:10 pm

Very good Jeff !!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks! That's an o-o-o-l-d chestnut!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on November 27, 2007, 04:17:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:05:35 pm

Hey y'all!




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Dever%20BBMBBQ/ChuckwithEDMstruck.jpg)


Decided to start a daily blog here as well!  I'm sure you're all just bubbling over with excitment about it!


What to expect here?  Daily thoughts, occasional whining, much goofiness, and poems I've written will be posted here.

Looking forward to responses and feedback, so don't hold back!  

Great picture!!...I just looked back to see what this thread was all about..;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 04:19:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 03:57:40 pm

*Hobbles over to Truman*


Tru....they're all pickin' at me!

Waaaaaa Waaaaaa Waaaaaaaa!
Ya big ole baby!
Wait till big borther aon't lookin!
I'm gonna push you down the hill in your wheel chair!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:20:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 04:11:02 pm

And since you're so quick to remind everyone that you're the little brother, remember that's what little brothers are for, to be picked on.  ;D

lmao!   No fair!  When I was little, I was the oldest, and my younger brothers teamed up against me me....now it's happening here too!


damn!  When do I get to be the picker?   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 27, 2007, 04:21:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:20:45 pm

lmao!   No fair!  When I was little, I was the oldest, and my younger brothers teamed up against me me....now it's happening here too!


damn!  When do I get to be the picker?   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Lord, your already the tickler.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 04:22:11 pm

Well I am not picking on him (today)...wait...ooops I started the rumor that he as dating an advertising icon.  Chuck...if there were anyone in thsi world I would want to tickle me...it would be you  ;D

Course that's a big if

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on November 27, 2007, 04:22:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:20:45 pm

damn!  When do I get to be the picker?   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

LOL......ahem  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 04:26:03 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 27, 2007, 04:21:25 pm

Lord, your already the tickler.....

Damn straight, thats what I was thinkin!
Well, maybe straight isn't the right word! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 04:26:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:20:45 pm

lmao!   No fair!  When I was little, I was the oldest, and my younger brothers teamed up against me me....now it's happening here too!


damn!  When do I get to be the picker?   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh, you poor thing, you've gotten it coming and going!

Go find yourself a littler brother, then you can pick on him.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:33:31 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 04:22:11 pm

Well I am not picking on him (today)...wait...ooops I started the rumor that he as dating an advertising icon.  Chuck...if there were anyone in thsi world I would want to tickle me...it would be you  ;D

Course that's a big if

I'm gonna take you up on that offer...... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:34:19 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 04:19:05 pm

Wait till big borther aon't lookin!
I'm gonna push you down the hill in your wheel chair!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Truuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuman......Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:35:31 pm

Quote from: AguadaGirl on November 27, 2007, 04:17:59 pm

Great picture!!...I just looked back to see what this thread was all about..;D

It's all about me!   'Cause I know you all just can't get enough!!!!!!!



*I hope y'all have your boots on!*    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 04:39:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:34:19 pm

Truuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuman......Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp!

Oh now you're relly gonna get it! Tattle Tale!!
I'm gonna wait till it's night time and you have to potty. I'm gonna act like I'm takin ya to the can then I'm gonna roll you outside in your skivvys!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 04:41:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:35:31 pm

It's all about me!   'Cause I know you all just can't get enough!!!!!!!



*I hope y'all have your boots on!*    :laugh:

Chuck I wold be your protector, but I'm afraid someone might get a little pissed at me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:41:37 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 04:41:01 pm

Chuck I wold be your protector, but I'm afraid someone might get a little pissed at me.

and who would that be?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 04:44:40 pm

Oh..... Chuck can hold his own  !!!  He does a pretty good job picking on people too !!!!
 ;D  And... he is a good sport.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 27, 2007, 04:44:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:41:37 pm

and who would that be?

A very jealous man...:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on November 27, 2007, 04:46:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:35:31 pm

It's all about me!   'Cause I know you all just can't get enough!!!!!!!



*I hope y'all have your boots on!*    :laugh:

Goodness...don't think I have boots that high up...lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on November 27, 2007, 04:46:42 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 04:44:40 pm

Oh..... Chuck can hold his own  !!!  He does a pretty good job picking on people too !!!!
 ;D  And... he is a good sport.

Oh yes...I've found that out...trust me!  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:50:19 pm

Quote from: AguadaGirl on November 27, 2007, 04:46:04 pm

Goodness...don't think I have boots that high up...lol

 :o :o   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:51:30 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 04:44:58 pm

A very jealous man...:)

lmao!

as much as I'd like to stay and fuel this fire, it's time to leave and get my run in.  See you later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 04:51:45 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 04:41:01 pm

Chuck I wold be your protector, but I'm afraid someone might get a little pissed at me.

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:41:37 pm

and who would that be?

Quote from: Scott on November 27, 2007, 04:44:58 pm

A very jealous man...:)

I bet I know who that is, and I'm not tellin'.  8)

(The bidding starts at $20.00. ...)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 04:52:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 04:51:30 pm

lmao!

as much as I'd like to stay and fuel this fire, it's time to leave and get my run in.  See you later!

You mean your ROLL!!!!  :laugh:   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh: I kill me! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 07:38:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 27, 2007, 04:52:32 pm

You mean your ROLL!!!!  :laugh:   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh: I kill me! :laugh:

Rich>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/pie.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:56:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 07:38:04 pm

Rich>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/pie.gif)<<<Chuck

So why don't you hit him with your manpurse?  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:11:54 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:56:38 pm

So why don't you hit him with your manpurse?  >:(

Does it matter?  He got hit....... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 08:18:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:11:54 pm

Does it matter?  He got hit....... :laugh:

You always hit me with the frying pan !! :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 08:27:16 pm

         Ouch!!!   Duck...................... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:27:31 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 08:18:06 pm

You always hit me with the frying pan !! :o

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:32:24 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 08:27:16 pm

Ouch!!!   Duck...................... ::)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/duck.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 27, 2007, 08:39:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:27:31 pm

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

Awwww..... you are so good to me !!! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 10:23:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:11:54 pm

Does it matter?  He got hit....... :laugh:

You hit me with your manpurse.  >:( How quickly they forget. ...

(Thanks a lot, Janice.  >:(  :laugh: )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 10:24:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:27:31 pm

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

That's terrible!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:31:31 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 10:23:44 pm

You hit me with your manpurse.  >:( How quickly they forget. ...

I know.....I didn't forget.....your original question was......

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 07:56:38 pm

So why don't you hit him with your manpurse?  >:(

To which I replied......

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:11:54 pm

Does it matter?  He got hit....... :laugh:

Meaning does it matter that I hit him with a pie or a man purse?  In the end, he got hit.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 10:36:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:31:31 pm

Meaning does it matter that I hit him with a pie or a man purse?  In the end, he got hit.  ;)

A pie or a manpurse? You wouldn't ask that if you were on the receiving end.  >:(

Maybe that's why you're sitting alone, while Tru picks Scott and I pick Richard.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:45:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 10:36:18 pm

Maybe that's why you're sitting alone, while Tru picks Scott and I pick Richard.  8)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/stupidgirl.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 10:53:31 pm

        I am very sorry honey...i apologize.  He gets in enough trouble by himself without my helplll
   I wil bow down and you can strike me with your  civil war musket.


(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/squirrelsandbirds245.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 11:06:54 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 10:53:31 pm

        I am very sorry honey...i apologize.  He gets in enough trouble by himself without my helplll
   I wil bow down and you can strike me with your  civil war musket.


(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/squirrelsandbirds245.jpg)

Oh.....I need something new to hit Janice iwth.......









found it.















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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 11:12:44 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 10:53:31 pm

        I am very sorry honey...i apologize.  He gets in enough trouble by himself without my helplll
   I wil bow down and you can strike me with your  civil war musket.


(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/squirrelsandbirds245.jpg)

Of course not, Sweetheart! You I'm just teasing.

If somebody keeps hitting you, however. ...  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 27, 2007, 11:20:04 pm

             Hey you, I have a pretty good arm too.....

         So back off budd                            Just kiddin
       (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/240px-Ryan_Wagner.jpg)



                 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 01:20:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2007, 10:36:18 pm

A pie or a manpurse? You wouldn't ask that if you were on the receiving end.  >:(

Maybe that's why you're sitting alone, while Tru picks Scott and I pick Richard.  8)

I'm so glad I got picked!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 07:21:56 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 01:20:39 am

I'm so glad I got picked!!  ;D

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/stupidgirl.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 07:38:37 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

You all had your fun
Over on my blog
Undefended me
Went out for a jog
I came back, what did I find
Lurking on the 'net
Lots of silly comments
All waiting to be met
Lots of typing went on
Lots of posting, too
Gee your all so funny
Exactly what should I do
Timt to set a plan
You may want to pray
Oh my, oh my, guess what
Undefended is in the mood to play
Revenge is a dish best served cold
So that's what I've been told



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 08:51:47 am

Morning Chuck  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 09:03:45 am

Sigh.

Hey Chuckie, today will be a better day.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 28, 2007, 09:09:56 am

Poor Chuck.  *pets chuck*

You know I think you are the greatest.  :)
Even though you hit me with a frying pan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 09:28:17 am

Mornin' Scott and Tru!

How are you both today?    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 28, 2007, 09:30:05 am

I think they are all suckin' up to avoid retaliation, Chuck!!!!    ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 09:35:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 09:28:17 am

Mornin' Scott and Tru!

How are you both today?    ;D

Very good thanks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 09:36:33 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 28, 2007, 09:30:05 am

I think they are all suckin' up to avoid retaliation, Chuck!!!!    ::)

Oh, as if that would save them, my dear Shasta!    ;D  How are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 28, 2007, 09:41:09 am

;D Very good and sweet today, Chuck. Thank you for asking!  :-* Off to work. Don't be too hard on them!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 09:41:54 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 28, 2007, 09:41:09 am

;D Very good and sweet today, Chuck. Thank you for asking!  :-* Off to work. Don't be too hard on them!  ;)

Only as hard as we DESERVE...hehehehehehe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 09:42:46 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 28, 2007, 09:41:09 am

;D Very good and sweet today, Chuck. Thank you for asking!  :-* Off to work. Don't be too hard on them!  ;)

truth be told, I'll let them all off the hook.....after all, I just love 'em to pieces.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 11:20:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 10:45:21 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/stupidgirl.gif)

My, Chuck, how you've changed. The diet and exercise must be working!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 11:21:41 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 11:20:44 am

My, Chuck, how you've changed. The diet and exercise must be working!  :D

See what having a man purse can lead to??? :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 11:26:43 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 11:21:41 am

See what having a man purse can lead to??? :o

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 11:56:05 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 11:21:41 am

See what having a man purse can lead to??? :o

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 11:26:43 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I keep tellin' you, it's a mariconera!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 12:00:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 11:56:05 am

I keep tellin' you, it's a mariconera!

Um...I love ya Chuck...but...it is what it is...LOL   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 12:00:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 11:56:05 am

I keep tellin' you, it's a mariconera!

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 12:00:08 pm

Um...I love ya Chuck...but...it is what it is...LOL   ;)

You mean, A manpurse by any other name. ...?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 12:02:48 pm

Hey you got any sudafed in that mariconera?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 12:19:03 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 12:00:08 pm

Um...I love ya Chuck...but...it is what it is...LOL   ;)

lmao!

Apparently, you don't know the meaning of Mariconera.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 12:19:50 pm

(http://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/images/catalogue/medium/SudafedDualRelMax24.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 12:29:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 12:19:03 pm

lmao!

Apparently, you don't know the meaning of Mariconera.  ;)

Something no properly accessorized maricon should be without?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 12:37:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 12:29:48 pm

Something no properly accessorized maricon should be without?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


He's got it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 01:06:46 pm

Well, you know what they say about the ability to accessorize.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 01:22:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 01:06:46 pm

Well, you know what they say about the ability to accessorize.  :D

It's the only thing that separates us from the apes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 01:31:41 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 01:22:09 pm

It's the only thing that separates us from the apes.

Other than the ability to accessorize, well, "You and me, baby, we ain't nothin' but mammals."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 01:40:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 01:31:41 pm

Other than the ability to accessorize, well, "You and me, baby, we ain't nothin' but mammals."  ;D

So lets do it like they do on the discovery chanel.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 01:43:40 pm

Oh, I knew that was coming!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 02:27:36 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 01:40:32 pm

So lets do it like they do on the discovery chanel.  :laugh:

Bring it on, you big ol' cuddle bunny!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 03:03:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 02:27:36 pm

Bring it on, you big ol' cuddle bunny!  ;D

Bunny?  He ain't no bunny.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 03:12:27 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 03:03:47 pm

Bunny?  He ain't no bunny.  :)

Damn right. I'm a Jack Rabbit!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:12:51 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 03:12:27 pm

Damn right. I'm a Jack Rabbit!  ;D

don't matter what ya are, we still love ya.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 03:13:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:12:51 pm

don't matter what ya are, we still love ya.

You lips to God's ear

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 03:21:40 pm

Chuck, you remember what I texted you this morning?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:23:26 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 03:21:40 pm

Chuck, you remember what I texted you this morning?  :laugh:

Oh yes!    ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 03:26:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:23:26 pm

Oh yes!    ;) ;D

Hey no fair...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 28, 2007, 03:28:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2007, 08:27:31 pm

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

Karen, how do you get your eyes to do that when Chuck hits you over the head with the frying pan? This is so cool the way you do that  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 28, 2007, 03:32:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 11:20:44 am

My, Chuck, how you've changed. The diet and exercise must be working!  :D

Yes I too love this new look of Chuck's  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 28, 2007, 03:36:32 pm

Where'd so go...........the girl didn't come along with the quote  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2007, 03:37:41 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 03:12:27 pm

Damn right. I'm a Jack Rabbit!  ;D

Suit yourself.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:44:32 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 03:26:46 pm

Hey no fair...

all's fair in "love" and war.  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 03:45:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:44:32 pm

all's fair in "love" and war.  ;)  ;D

:(...ok...I'll go away :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 28, 2007, 03:47:35 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 28, 2007, 03:28:34 pm

Karen, how do you get your eyes to do that when Chuck hits you over the head with the frying pan? This is so cool the way you do that  :)

It just comes natural !!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:54:12 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 03:45:20 pm

:(...ok...I'll go away :(

Nooooooooooooooooo.....come back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 04:21:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 03:54:12 pm

Nooooooooooooooooo.....come back!

Ok I came back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 04:26:01 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 04:21:59 pm

Ok I came back.

((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 04:26:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 04:26:01 pm

((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

Bout time I was 'precited round here

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 04:26:49 pm

Lord, get busy at work and it's like missin a soap opera round here  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 04:44:38 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 04:26:49 pm

Lord, get busy at work and it's like missin a soap opera round here  ::)

blah blah blah

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 04:45:14 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 04:26:34 pm

Bout time I was 'precited round here

If you have to question the fact that I 'preciate you, then you don't know me so well...now do you?   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 04:47:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 04:45:14 pm

If you have to question the fact that I 'preciate you, then you don't know me so well...now do you?   >:(

Hehehehehehehehe...I know baby. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 04:52:14 pm

Law have mercy Scott you done gone and started a-talking in apostrophies! We gone make a southern boy outta you yet! (not)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 04:53:22 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 04:52:14 pm

Law hav mercy Scoyy you done gone and started a-talking in apostrophies! We gone make a southern boy outta you yet! (not)  :laugh:

Oh I think I would make a good southern boy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 04:54:15 pm

You'll have to eat squirrel.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 04:54:56 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 04:54:15 pm

You'll have to eat squirrel.  :o

How do you know I haven't?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 28, 2007, 04:56:33 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 04:57:22 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 04:56:33 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ya know son, this ain't first trip round the hay loft.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 05:06:31 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 28, 2007, 04:57:22 pm

Ya know son, this ain't first trip round the hay loft.

Really!
Pate' and Caviar I'd believe. Squirrell, not so much!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 28, 2007, 05:07:58 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 28, 2007, 05:06:31 pm

Really!
Pate' and Caviar I'd believe. Squirrell, not so much!  ;D

Hey...mucked out a few stables in my time.  A little shit never hurt anyone...besides, horsehit is better than people shit any day...if you catch my meaning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 28, 2007, 05:22:49 pm

             Can I get an "AMEN"   Or as Rich would say..."You can say that twice and mean it"     ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 28, 2007, 06:05:34 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You guys are too fun!ny

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 07:27:01 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 28, 2007, 04:54:15 pm

You'll have to eat squirrel.  :o

Truman!   Sexin' cats and eatin' squirrels?  Damn....you need to leave the south more!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 12:11:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2007, 07:27:01 pm

Truman!   Sexin' cats and eatin' squirrels?  Damn....you need to leave the south more!

No he don't!
Listen here yankee boy! You need to leave come downbelow the  Mason Dixon and see what real life is all about!
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 07:30:23 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Hope that everyone is having a great day!   It's almost the weekend!  Anyone have good plans?


I'm getting close to  100 pages here!  Bring your craziness here today, and we'll see if I can break the 100 barrier today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 08:53:24 am

Morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 29, 2007, 09:14:29 am

Good morning, Chuck!

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Happy Thursday!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 09:21:37 am

Hiya to Shasta and Scott!

Shasta, I really like the pic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 29, 2007, 09:35:13 am

Thanks!!! Off to work -- you guys be good or good at it!!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 29, 2007, 09:56:53 am

Morning Chuckie... hope you have a really great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:07:33 am

You too, Dev!  How are things on your end?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:09:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 07:30:23 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Hope that everyone is having a great day!   It's almost the weekend!  Anyone have good plans?


I'm getting close to  100 pages here!  Bring your craziness here today, and we'll see if I can break the 100 barrier today!

Oh, I'm full up with crazy and plenty to spare and share!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 10:15:58 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:09:57 am

Oh, I'm full up with crazy and plenty to spare and share!!  :laugh:

Even if you're not, you'll do till Crazy gets here.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:31:46 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:09:57 am

Oh, I'm full up with crazy and plenty to spare and share!!  :laugh:

That's not all your full of!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:32:17 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 10:15:58 am

Even if you're not, you'll do till Crazy gets here.  ;)

No question about it, he is!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:40:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:31:46 am

That's not all your full of!

Yeah Yeah, all I'm hearing is blah blah blah.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:50:15 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:40:22 am

Yeah Yeah, all I'm hearing is blah blah blah.....

I'm surprised you can hear anything at all, with you so full of it, up past your ears!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:56:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:50:15 am

I'm surprised you can hear anything at all, with you so full of it, up past your ears!

Please, don't you knoe shit is fertilizer, thats why you so hairy!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 10:57:20 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:56:16 am

Please, don't you knoe shit is fertilizer, thats why you so hairy!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Chuck is hairy?  Hows come I didn't know this?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:59:05 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 10:57:20 am

Chuck is hairy?  Hows come I didn't know this?

lmao!   Oh lord...you want a pic?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:59:43 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 10:57:20 am

Chuck is hairy?  Hows come I didn't know this?

He's a cute and fuzzy little bear!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:01:51 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:56:16 am

Please, don't you knoe shit is fertilizer, thats why you so hairy!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Your just jealous that I can grow more facial hair than you can.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:03:14 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 10:59:43 am

He's a cute and fuzzy little bear!

well, now I'm blushing......

Yeah, Rich saw me at the rodeo, my shirt buttons undone, chest hair all popping out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 11:04:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:03:14 am

well, now I'm blushing......

Yeah, Rich saw me at the rodeo, my shirt buttons undone, chest hair all popping out.

 ;D Yes I did!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 11:05:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 10:59:05 am

lmao!   Oh lord...you want a pic?

Hmmmm...pictures...hehehehehehehe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:11:09 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 11:05:06 am

Hmmmm...pictures...hehehehehehehe

Oh geez...I've got a pic of me lifting up my t-shirt......lemme go find it.

I can PM you....or perhaps, be persuaded to post it here.  lmao :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:18:56 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 11:05:06 am

Hmmmm...pictures...hehehehehehehe

you've got mail..... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 11:21:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:18:56 am

you've got mail..... ;D

Runs to the mailbox, then the restroom...hehehehehhehehe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 11:22:39 am

you guys ! ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:33:22 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 11:21:21 am

Runs to the mailbox, then the restroom...hehehehehhehehe

I feel so cheap and dirty now......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 11:34:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:33:22 am

I feel so cheap and dirty now......

& you're lovin' every minute of it

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:40:14 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 11:34:41 am

& you're lovin' every minute of it

so you think, huh?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 11:46:13 am

*looks around for hip waders *

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 11:49:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:40:14 am

so you think, huh?  ;)

Everyone likes to feel cheap and used now and then

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:52:48 am

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 11:49:40 am

Everyone likes to feel cheap and used now and then

If you say so, who am I to argue with experience?  ;)



*runs from scott!*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 11:54:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:52:48 am

If you say so, who am I to argue with experience?  ;)



*runs from scott!*

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 11:56:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:52:48 am

If you say so, who am I to argue with experience?  ;)



*runs from scott!*

Oh I'll git ya fer that boy...you jest wait.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 12:10:39 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 11:56:45 am

Oh I'll git ya fer that boy...you jest wait.

and my little dog, too?

 :o


 :laugh:




So NOT afraid!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 12:15:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 12:10:39 pm

and my little dog, too?

 :o


 :laugh:




So NOT afraid!

1.  I hate "The Wizard of Oz"

2.  Be afraid...be very afraid...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 12:16:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 11:01:51 am

Your just jealous that I can grow more facial hair than you can.   ;D

Um, your just jealous cause I still got it on my haid!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 12:38:57 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 12:16:46 pm

Um, your just jealous cause I still got it on my haid!!!  :laugh:

 ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 12:39:45 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 12:15:08 pm

2.  Be afraid...be very afraid...LOL

Oh, you need to try harder than that.

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 12:15:08 pm

1.  I hate "The Wizard of Oz"

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 12:41:01 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 12:16:46 pm

Um, your just jealous cause I still got it on my haid!!!  :laugh:

 ::)

I still got hair on my head, just less of it, which means less maintenance, and no more bad haircuts....

"he cut my hair too short....waaaaaaaaa!"



*runs from Rich*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 12:44:49 pm

Lord.  How old are you guys ? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Behave or I will make you hug and kiss each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 12:46:06 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 12:44:49 pm

Lord.  How old are you guys ? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Behave or I will make you hug and kiss each other.

promise?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 12:46:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 12:46:06 pm

promise?

I figured you would like that part ! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:04:33 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 12:44:49 pm

Lord.  How old are you guys ? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Behave or I will make you hug and kiss each other.

When Truman's away, there's no controlling these wild Indians.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:10:58 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 12:44:49 pm

Lord.  How old are you guys ? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Behave or I will make you hug and kiss each other.

Oh, now there's a threat!
That ain't gonna skeere a bunch of homo's!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:17:42 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:10:58 pm

Oh, now there's a threat!
That ain't gonna skeere a bunch of homo's!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

He's got a point there, Karen!   :laugh:


and besides, Rich will kiss anyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:19:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:10:58 pm

Oh, now there's a threat!
That ain't gonna skeere a bunch of homo's!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Not you three anyway, 'cause you're all lookers, but Lord knows I've seen plenty of other gay guys in my time that I wouldn't want to kiss.

Remember how Lucy reacts when she accidentally kisses Snoopy?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:21:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:17:42 pm

and besides, Rich will kiss anyone!

Careful. If he'll kiss anyone, what does it say about you if he's kissed you?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:23:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:21:02 pm

Careful. If he'll kiss anyone, what does it say about you if he's kissed you?  8)

He hasn't......I'm safe.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 01:25:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:21:02 pm

Careful. If he'll kiss anyone, what does it say about you if he's kissed you?  8)

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:23:15 pm

He hasn't......I'm safe.   ;D

Not me either...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:27:55 pm

You two are terrible.  >:(  Prob'ly hurt poor Rich's feelings.  >:(

(((Richard)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:30:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:27:55 pm

You two are terrible.  >:(  Prob'ly hurt poor Rich's feelings.  >:(

(((Richard)))

Oh please.....he spent the other day telling me that he was gonna put me in a wheel chair and push me down a hill.

If he's gonna dish it out, he better be willing to take it!



'sides, he's my big bro'.....he likes me, and thinks I'm cute!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 01:30:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 01:27:55 pm

You two are terrible.  >:(  Prob'ly hurt poor Rich's feelings.  >:(

(((Richard)))

What did I say...he just hasn't kissed me.  It's not like I said "ooooh yuk" or anything like that.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:39:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:17:42 pm

He's got a point there, Karen!   :laugh:


and besides, Rich will kiss anyone!

have I kissed you???????
I don't think soooooooo.
Well, nothin more than a peck!
And you are sooooo not one to talk!
I've seen the pictures!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:41:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:30:09 pm

Oh please.....he spent the other day telling me that he was gonna put me in a wheel chair and push me down a hill.

If he's gonna dish it out, he better be willing to take it!



'sides, he's my big bro'.....he likes me, and thinks I'm cute!   ;D

True enough!! True enough!!!  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 01:42:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:30:09 pm

Oh please.....he spent the other day telling me that he was gonna put me in a wheel chair and push me down a hill.

If he's gonna dish it out, he better be willing to take it!



'sides, he's my big bro'.....he likes me, and thinks I'm cute!   ;D

Been wondering about this Chuck...if Tru and Richard are your "Big Bro's"...exactly what am I...you better answer this rgiht.  I have friends that specialize in the amputation of tickling fingers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 01:46:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:17:42 pm

He's got a point there, Karen!   :laugh:


and besides, Rich will kiss anyone!

LMAO !!!!!  Ahhhhhh.  San Francisco !!!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 29, 2007, 01:50:10 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:39:28 pm

have I kissed you???????
I don't think soooooooo.
Well, nothin more than a peck!
And you are sooooo not one to talk!
I've seen the pictures!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Oh so..... a peck is not considered a kiss here? 
Tongue has to be involved? ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 02:15:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 01:30:09 pm

Oh please.....he spent the other day telling me that he was gonna put me in a wheel chair and push me down a hill.

And when he does, I'll be the one selling the tickets. ...  :laugh:

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 01:30:25 pm

What did I say...he just hasn't kissed me.  It's not like I said "ooooh yuk" or anything like that.  :)

You were just quick to agree with Chuck, who said he's "safe," like you'd catch something if Richard kissed you.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 02:16:08 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 01:42:08 pm

Been wondering about this Chuck...if Tru and Richard are your "Big Bro's"...exactly what am I...you better answer this rgiht.  I have friends that specialize in the amputation of tickling fingers.

His big sister?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:42:33 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 01:39:28 pm

And you are sooooo not one to talk!
I've seen the pictures!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Hush up you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:43:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 02:15:10 pm

And when he does, I'll be the one selling the tickets. ...  :laugh:

Jeff.....don't make me take out the mariconera!   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:48:01 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 01:42:08 pm

Been wondering about this Chuck...if Tru and Richard are your "Big Bro's"...exactly what am I...you better answer this rgiht.  I have friends that specialize in the amputation of tickling fingers.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 02:16:08 pm

His big sister?

Jeff said it, Scott....not me!   Don't touch my tickle fingers!   :laugh:

Scott, in regards to my "Big Bros", Tru, Rich and I started that in SF.  We all goofed around together there, really bonded.  I also have a member on DCF (Rob_In_Puyallup) who calls me LBC (Little Brother Chuckie), so it appears I've started a collection of "big brothers" on the forums.  I'm always open to more, so if you want to be my newest "Big Bro", just let me know.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 02:55:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:48:01 pm

Jeff said it, Scott....not me!   Don't touch my tickle fingers!   :laugh:

Scott, in regards to my "Big Bros", Tru, Rich and I started that in SF.  We all goofed around together there, really bonded.  I also have a member on DCF (Rob_In_Puyallup) who calls me LBC (Little Brother Chuckie), so it appears I've started a collection of "big brothers" on the forums.  I'm always open to more, so if you want to be my newest "Big Bro", just let me know.

 ;D

Well I'll have to give it some thought...I'm not a joiner :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 02:56:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:43:28 pm

Jeff.....don't make me take out the mariconera!   >:(

How can you even say that with a straight face!! (pun is sooo intended!! LOL)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 02:59:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:43:28 pm

Jeff.....don't make me take out the mariconera!   >:(

Hey, if you survive the descent, I'll split the take with you. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 03:06:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 02:48:01 pm

Jeff said it, Scott....not me!   Don't touch my tickle fingers!   :laugh:

I can handle Jeff...don't you worry about that kiddo.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 03:10:57 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 03:06:58 pm

I can handle Jeff...don't you worry about that kiddo.  :)

I ain't worried. I got friends in Sou' Phillly.  8)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 03:12:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 03:10:57 pm

I ain't worried. I got friends in Sou' Phillly.  8)  ;D

Hell I know Whitey Bulger...hehehehehehehe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 03:26:36 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 29, 2007, 02:56:46 pm

How can you even say that with a straight face!! (pun is sooo intended!! LOL)

I can't do anything straight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 03:26:57 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 02:55:16 pm

Well I'll have to give it some thought...I'm not a joiner :)

try it, you'll like it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 03:27:29 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 03:06:58 pm

I can handle Jeff...don't you worry about that kiddo.  :)

lmao....Lookout, Jeff!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 03:28:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 03:26:57 pm

try it, you'll like it!

I don't really do groups...

OFTEN

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 03:45:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 03:27:29 pm

lmao....Lookout, Jeff!

Yeah, I see his Bulger and I'll raise him a couple of Scarfos.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 03:47:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 03:26:57 pm

try it, you'll like it!

Groups. Do you have to date them individually at least once, first, or do you group first dates?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 03:48:26 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 03:45:54 pm

Yeah, I see his Bulger and I'll raise him a couple of Scarfos.  8)

I don't wear scarfs, but thank you  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 04:03:26 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 29, 2007, 03:48:26 pm

I don't wear scarfs, but thank you  LOL

That's Scarfo. And all you'd get from them would be a concrete necktie.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 04:06:48 pm

Oh my!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 04:11:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 04:06:48 pm

Oh my!   :o

Exactly. You don't mess with them Sou' Philly boys.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 29, 2007, 04:27:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 04:11:27 pm

Exactly. You don't mess with them Sou' Philly boys.

I wouldn't dream of messing with them...got enough on my plate right now...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2007, 07:51:31 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2007, 04:11:27 pm

Exactly. You don't mess with them Sou' Philly boys.

I'll keep that in mind if I'm ever up your way again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 08:22:50 am

Good Morning  BetterMost!!!!



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Just a quick pop in to say "Hello"!  I'm on my way to Trenton, to get some errands done! 

Hope everyone has a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 08:24:12 am

Mornin' Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 30, 2007, 08:28:31 am

Happy Friday, Chuck! What's up for the weekend?  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 30, 2007, 09:52:20 am

I think Chuck is gonna be on the road today, at least part of it. Be careful.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 09:54:13 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 30, 2007, 09:52:20 am

I think Chuck is gonna be on the road today, at least part of it. Be careful.  ;D

Yeah everyopne watch your tickle spots...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 30, 2007, 09:57:17 am

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 09:54:13 am

Yeah everyopne watch your tickle spots...LOL

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 10:04:06 am

Yeah that's Chuck's new nick..."The Tickel Bandit"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 30, 2007, 11:57:24 am

I hope he took his mariconera with him.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 12:19:32 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 30, 2007, 11:57:24 am

I hope he took his mariconera with him.  :-*

I don't think he leaves home without it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 12:32:54 pm

Wow, you miss a couple of days at Chuck's and you end up with a short novel to read to get caught back up  ;D So exactly where is Chuck on the road to  ??? Is it for business or pleasure  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 12:39:15 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 12:32:54 pm

Wow, you miss a couple of days at Chuck's and you end up with a short novel to read to get caught back up  ;D So exactly where is Chuck on the road to  ??? Is it for business or pleasure  :laugh:

Is today the day he's gone to Trenton to get a certified birth certificate so he can get his passport?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:52:29 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 08:24:12 am

Mornin' Chuck!

Morning, buddy!  How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 01:53:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:52:29 pm

Morning, buddy!  How are you?

Stealing myself for a nightmare of a weekend

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:57:20 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 30, 2007, 08:28:31 am

Happy Friday, Chuck! What's up for the weekend?  

Well, tonight (maybe) going to a club with friends.  Tomorrow, going into the city to see the tree, and dinner at a place called "Lucky Chengs" with my cousins.

How about you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:59:11 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 30, 2007, 09:52:20 am

I think Chuck is gonna be on the road today, at least part of it. Be careful.  ;D

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 09:54:13 am

Yeah everyopne watch your tickle spots...LOL

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 30, 2007, 09:57:17 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

ha     ha    ha    ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:00:10 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 01:53:15 pm

Stealing myself for a nightmare of a weekend

Oh, that's right, you've got the concert this weekend.  Good luck, break a leg!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 02:00:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:00:10 pm

Oh, that's right, you've got the concert this weekend.  Good luck, break a leg!

I have two this weekend actually... one being the first in a too long line of "Messiah's"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:03:51 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on November 30, 2007, 11:57:24 am

I hope he took his mariconera with him.  :-*

Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Truman

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 12:19:32 pm

I don't think he leaves home without it.  ;D

Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Jeff

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:04:36 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 02:00:56 pm

I have two this weekend actually... one being the first in a too long line of "Messiah's"

We want piccys of you all dressed up lookin' cute, too!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 02:05:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:04:36 pm

We want piccys of you all dressed up lookin' cute, too!  ;D

Neah whaddaya want that fer?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 02:21:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:03:51 pm

Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Truman

Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Jeff

Excuse you? You denying you take it with you wherever you go? What's the point of having a manpurse if you leave it at home?  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:30:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 02:21:08 pm

Excuse you? You denying you take it with you wherever you go? What's the point of having a manpurse if you leave it at home?  >:(

I only take it when I go to the city.

Otherwise, I just stuff my cash in my pocket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:31:00 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 02:05:42 pm

Neah whaddaya want that fer?

'cause you're cute, and we wanna see 'em.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on November 30, 2007, 02:33:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:31:00 pm

'cause you're cute, and we wanna see 'em.

I ain't cute.  I'm a pain in the ass, but hey...guess we all can't be perfect :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 02:58:14 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 02:33:19 pm

I ain't cute.  I'm a pain in the ass, but hey...guess we all can't be perfect :)

blah blah blah blah.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 03:07:29 pm

Quote from: Scott on November 30, 2007, 02:33:19 pm

I ain't cute.  I'm a pain in the ass, but hey...guess we all can't be perfect :)

OK, so you're a cute pain in the ass. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 03:23:59 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 03:07:29 pm

OK, so you're a cute pain in the ass. ...

and there you go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 30, 2007, 03:35:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 03:07:29 pm

OK, so you're a cute pain in the ass. ...

Oh Lord!
There'll be no living with him now!!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 04:01:55 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 30, 2007, 03:35:47 pm

Oh Lord!
There'll be no living with him now!!  ::)

Now? When has there ever been?  ;D

(((Scott)))  :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 04:15:09 pm

oh damn....now they're pickin' on Scott.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 04:22:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 04:15:09 pm

oh damn....now they're pickin' on Scott.    :laugh:

Pickin' on him? I just gave him a hug and three kisses. ...  ???

Bless his heart. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 04:58:36 pm

God love him!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:10:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 12:39:15 pm

Is today the day he's gone to Trenton to get a certified birth certificate so he can get his passport?

Yes I do believe it is. He was going to get that so he could get his passport for the trip to the UK.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:12:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:57:20 pm

Well, tonight (maybe) going to a club with friends.  Tomorrow, going into the city to see the tree, and dinner at a place called "Lucky Chengs" with my cousins.

How about you?

Are you going to see the tree in NYC at Rockefeller Plaza Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 05:19:30 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:12:22 pm

Are you going to see the tree in NYC at Rockefeller Plaza Chuck?

Hiya Jack!

Yuppers, we're gonna see that too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 05:21:34 pm

For page 99 of my blog!






[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQYQTFudrqc[/youtube]



"99 Luftballons" by Nena

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 30, 2007, 05:26:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 05:19:30 pm

Hiya Jack!

Yuppers, we're gonna see that too!

I saw it last year.  Was really nice, but Oy..... the crowd !!! :o
I learned to shove !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:54:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 05:19:30 pm

Hiya Jack!

Yuppers, we're gonna see that too!

Please take me with you  :) I love NYC. It is such a wonderful city. If you get to take a picture of the tree, please post it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:55:17 pm

How close are you to 100?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:56:25 pm

I was hoping that last one would push you over the top, but it didn't  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 05:59:27 pm

I know this is silly, but I want to be the one to push Chuck to 100, but everytime I try it stays on 99  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 06:00:31 pm

Check out Jack, trying to bump me to 100!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 06:01:36 pm

OK Chuck on more try and then I am going to give up. I'm never lucky about hitting a milestone like this, but if I do maybe I will win something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 06:03:02 pm

And Chuck you ended up doing it yourself, but without my help it would have taken you longer  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 06:13:47 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on November 30, 2007, 07:02:54 pm

Yea Chuck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 07:13:41 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 30, 2007, 06:03:02 pm

And Chuck you ended up doing it yourself, but without my help it would have taken you longer  :laugh:

and I thank you for your help!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 30, 2007, 07:20:12 pm

        you know a bunch of fast talkers.  Congratulations Tickles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 07:24:36 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 30, 2007, 07:20:12 pm

you know a bunch of fast talkers.  Congratulations Tickles.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 30, 2007, 08:12:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:57:20 pm

Well, tonight (maybe) going to a club with friends.  Tomorrow, going into the city to see the tree, and dinner at a place called "Lucky Chengs" with my cousins.

How about you?

Not much! I'm a homebody, tho. I'm gone so much during the week that I like staying home on weekends. And sleeping--that's a high priority.  :P  I'll do some fun stuff while I'm out for Christmas break!

Congrats on 100 pages!

What do you order at "Lucky Cheng's"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 30, 2007, 08:13:45 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 30, 2007, 07:20:12 pm

  Congratulations Tickles.

I think somebody just got a new nickname.  ::)

Have a good weekend, Tickles!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 01, 2007, 01:58:24 am

Guess what? I may not be your 100th page post, but I am your 1,000 post. Hopefully.

Jack

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 01, 2007, 02:01:35 am

Ok, Chuck, what is the prize for me being the 1,000 post winner cause I am  :) Now this should be a bigger prize then if I would have been the 100 page winner. I just happened to notice that you were at 999 and then I won with #1,000  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 01, 2007, 02:15:38 am

                                          CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!

CHUCK JACK  & CHUCK

              you the big wigs now...look at all them big numbers............the prize for Jack  and (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/whiskey02.jpg)
                                                                                                               yeehaw

the prize for Chuck    (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/gifts2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 01, 2007, 09:34:59 am

Thank You Janice!!! That is a very nice gift and Chuck got one too  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2007, 03:32:22 pm

Hello BetterMost!

just some pics to let you see my cubicle, and what I've done with it to brighten the place up.

 ;D












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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2007, 03:32:53 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2007, 03:33:25 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2007, 06:48:36 pm

Hey, Tickles, I'm pretty sure I've said this before, but I'll say it again anyway. I think that pic of you sitting on the rock is a very nice portrait. You ought to have an enlargement made of it.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 01, 2007, 07:24:59 pm

Oh Chuckie!
I love seein allthose pictures of us and everyone else. I'd love ot be bale to do that at my job.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 01, 2007, 10:46:47 pm

Those are great pictures Chuck. They bring back a lot of memories to me for sure. It seems like it was so long ago that we were in Colorado and even SF is starting to seem like a long time ago. Like Richard says I wish I could fix up my office the same way. That would sure be nice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2007, 01:11:13 pm

Hello BetterMost!!!!



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I hope that everyone has had a great weekend!



Woke up to snow here in NJ!    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   Everything looks so pretty, with a small layer of white on top of it all!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 02, 2007, 01:16:10 pm

         Hey Chuckie,,,      I was out most of the day yesterday, with connectivity probs..
We had snow yesterday morning, but it didnt stick long.  And then it rained, and rained, and rained.
its still raining... Good thing i love rain...             :)         :)        Hope you are having a great weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 02, 2007, 07:56:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2007, 01:57:20 pm

Well, tonight (maybe) going to a club with friends.  Tomorrow, going into the city to see the tree, and dinner at a place called "Lucky Chengs" with my cousins.

How about you?

Hi, all.  I sure had trouble getting into Bettermost lately, it was SOOO slow.

So you went to see the tree Saturday night, Chuck?  I remember you said you were going when they lit it.  Hope it was nice.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 02, 2007, 08:15:11 pm

Woot Chuck !!!  Snow !
I hope it snows some when I am there.
I don't get to see snow here. >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 02, 2007, 08:29:53 pm

Hi, Karen.

Mod:  I hope there's not too much snow, but I hope Karen gets to see some.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 02, 2007, 08:56:20 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 02, 2007, 08:29:53 pm

Hi, Karen.

If it snows I'll be staying in the city.  Probably.

Hell, it probably won't snow.  Just cause I want to see some !!!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 02, 2007, 10:59:43 pm

They were showing it snowing in NYC this morning in front of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Plaza. It looked beautiful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 02, 2007, 11:55:05 pm

I saw that, Jack -- I think on GMA. It was so Christmasy!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:02:07 am

Good Morning BetterMost!!!!



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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready for the week!


I did something funny last week, I decorated my cubicle for work!  The entire office is done up for the holidays!  Here are some pics.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:02:34 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:03:00 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:03:24 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/xmas%2007/xmaspics07006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:03:47 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/xmas%2007/xmaspics07007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 03, 2007, 07:06:59 am

Very cute! It looks like there are Christmas songs playing in the background.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:15:24 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 03, 2007, 07:06:59 am

Very cute! It looks like there are Christmas songs playing in the background.  ;)

OH no.....If I had to listen to Christmas music all day long, I'd probably shoot someone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 03, 2007, 07:23:37 am

 :laugh: :laugh:

Awwww.....what if it were playing very very  very softly? Then you could just get drunk a little -- no shooting!!  :P  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 03, 2007, 08:51:50 am

I listened to Xmess music yesterday, I feel like I have a headache now.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 09:26:02 am

awww headaches are no good!


c'mere!


*rubs Tru's temples*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 03, 2007, 09:57:09 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 03, 2007, 08:51:50 am

I listened to Xmess music yesterday, I feel like I have a headache now.  ;)

Christmas music all day is enough to give anyone a headache.  hope you feel better

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2007, 10:35:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:15:24 am

OH no.....If I had to listen to Christmas music all day long, I'd probably shoot someone.

I love the music of the Christmas season, but if I had to listen to one continuous loop of the same songs all day, I'd probaby shoot myself!  :laugh:

I came back to work the Monday after Thanksgiving and the whole building was already decorated for Christmas. They do a beautiful job here, but they might have waited another week. ...  ::)

I'm impressed that you guys are even able to have lights!  :D

Today is our department holiday celebration, so I get to quit work about 2:00.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 03, 2007, 10:46:10 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2007, 10:35:46 am

I love the music of the Christmas season, but if I had to listen to one continuous loop of the same songs all day, I'd probaby shoot myself!  :laugh:

I came back to work the Monday after Thanksgiving and the whole building was already decorated for Christmas. They do a beautiful job here, but they might have waited another week. ...  ::)

I'm impressed that you guys are even able to have lights!  :D

Today is our department holiday celebration, so I get to quit work about 2:00.  ;D

I went to a place last night and they had an upside down Christmas tree hanging from the ceiling. It was beautiful! I had never seen anything like it. Man, some of our bretheren can really decorate! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 11:05:31 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2007, 10:35:46 am

Today is our department holiday celebration, so I get to quit work about 2:00.  ;D

Mine is Dec. 14th, and it's a luncheon, they're letting us leave at 2 as well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2007, 11:10:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 11:05:31 am

Mine is Dec. 14th, and it's a luncheon, they're letting us leave at 2 as well!

Oh, this time of year it's just an endless round of merriment around here. The entire company holiday celebration is Monday, the 17th. It's also a luncheon, and so it's in the middle of the day, and we have to come back to work afterward.  :(

When they had it at the end of the day, too many people just went home early and didn't attend!  :laugh:

I guess today I should ask my supervisor if we have any money for a team holiday lunch, too. We usually do one of those also.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 03, 2007, 02:56:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 07:15:24 am

OH no.....If I had to listen to Christmas music all day long, I'd probably shoot someone.

Me, too.  Not at work, please!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 03, 2007, 08:21:39 pm

                 (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/xmas-smiley-039.gif)     
                                                           
                                                                              (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/Santaonskates.gif)(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/christmas-decorations1.jpg)


               
      Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year Chuck, Scott, Jeff, Rich, Truman, Karen, Kelda, David, BelAir, Dejavu, Lynne, Dev, Jess, Eric, Natalie, Scott Tx.  Elle, jstephens, Paul, Front Rangers, Laura Gigs, Shasta, Milli, in no particular order...love each and every one of you...you bring joy to our life.  

  Sorry darlin I thought I had lost this,,,, thats what I get for having too many windows open at the
same time......sorry

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 08:40:23 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 03, 2007, 08:21:39 pm

Excuse me for usurping your blog Richard...

I'm sure Richard doesn't care, especially since it's MY blog!     :laugh:

but that's ok, I love the decorations!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 04, 2007, 01:38:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2007, 08:40:23 pm

I'm sure Richard doesn't care, especially since it's MY blog!     :laugh:

but that's ok, I love the decorations!

I just let you think that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2007, 07:37:42 am

Hello & good morning BetterMost!!!!



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Hoping that everyone is having a good week so far!!!!


I have two videos that go along with both the Christmas season, and my twisted sense of humor.

enjoy!




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfCRuzeDC9w[/youtube]




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgFIZOkIC9o[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 04, 2007, 08:34:25 am

That first song was just disturbing!  :-\
And a bit scary  :o
LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 04, 2007, 08:47:01 am

LOL,  :laugh: I agree, that was a distrubing one, the second one too kinda, that second guy fron the left was really getting into it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 04, 2007, 09:15:34 am

LMAO !!!!

You crack me up Chuck !!! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2007, 11:59:00 am

hehehhehe   That little girl was weird.   The guys could sing,  and yes I definitely think the second guy from the left  was getting into like he had a shoe up his butt!!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 07:37:38 am

Hello & good morning BetterMost!!!!



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Good to see you all today!


I'm feeling nostalgic, so here is a video shot by BM member and DCF member Fritzkep at Estes Park, Colorado.  It starts with EDelMar (Adam), and you'll see Dave Cullen, and later, myself and DCF member Boris, who came all the way from Finland for the gathering.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-rm82etCsQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 05, 2007, 08:29:07 am

Mornin'  :)

That was cool to watch, Chuck. You were about to lose your hat a couple times! And--you didn't even tickle Boris. On your best behavior, huh? What was Front-Ranger passing out -- vodka?  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 05, 2007, 08:39:00 am

Morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on December 05, 2007, 08:46:40 am

Hey nice video, Chuck!  :D
Great to see all the Brokies
- and you have a sweet smile!  ;)  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 05, 2007, 09:05:04 am

Nice video Chuck.  Brought back some good memories.

K

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 05, 2007, 09:20:42 am

Good Morning Cuckie, I enjoy that video, did you use your own camera for that? Cool.

W got a few snew flurries here this morning, not to amount to anything but it was nice seeing it come down. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 05, 2007, 09:32:53 am

         Wow Chuck you missed your opportunity there..No tickling.   ;D ;D
It was wonderful to see all those folks again..It sure brings it right back..Too bad we didnt have
him in san Francisco too...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 09:43:25 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 05, 2007, 08:29:07 am

And--you didn't even tickle Boris. On your best behavior, huh?

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 05, 2007, 09:32:53 am

Wow Chuck you missed your opportunity there..No tickling.   ;D ;D

lmao!   I'm not always about the tickling!  I was behaving then!  And I did miss an opportunity, because Jari (Boris) has told me he's quite ticklish.

Actually, got a dose of my own medicine on that trip....Cabin (Gerry) and Boris cornered me in the parking lot of the Twin Sisters Lodge, and got me good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 09:46:51 am

Quote from: Scott on December 05, 2007, 08:39:00 am

Morning Chuck

Morning buddy!  How are you?

Quote from: Sharon Amber on December 05, 2007, 08:46:40 am

Hey nice video, Chuck!  :D
Great to see all the Brokies
- and you have a sweet smile!  ;)  

awww geee!  Thanks Sharon!

Quote from: karen1129 on December 05, 2007, 09:05:04 am

Nice video Chuck.  Brought back some good memories.

Hiya honey!

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 05, 2007, 09:20:42 am

Good Morning Cuckie, I enjoy that video, did you use your own camera for that? Cool.

W got a few snew flurries here this morning, not to amount to anything but it was nice seeing it come down. 

No, not my camera.  It was Fritz's camera, and his video.  Good morning, and the snow sounds pretty...I love watching snow falling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 05, 2007, 09:51:35 am

I'm ok there Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 09:53:49 am

Quote from: Scott on December 05, 2007, 09:51:35 am

I'm ok there Chuck

Just ok, huh?   Lemme see if I can get a bigger smile on your face.....


*looks around room....spies Rich*

Pssst.....Scott...watch this!














Rich>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/pie.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 05, 2007, 10:18:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 09:43:25 am

lmao!   I'm not always about the tickling!  I was behaving then!  And I did miss an opportunity, because Jari (Boris) has told me he's quite ticklish.

Actually, got a dose of my own medicine on that trip....Cabin (Gerry) and Boris cornered me in the parking lot of the Twin Sisters Lodge, and got me good!

I imagine being corned by Gerry and Boris would be rather nice ! :P
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 10:21:57 am

Quote from: karen1129 on December 05, 2007, 10:18:32 am

I imagine being corned by Gerry and Boris would be rather nice ! :P
 ;D

actually, it was quite nice!   ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 05, 2007, 11:10:30 am

              poor Santa..............ahem!!!     sigh****        :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 05, 2007, 11:15:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 09:53:49 am

Just ok, huh?   Lemme see if I can get a bigger smile on your face.....


*looks around room....spies Rich*

Pssst.....Scott...watch this!

Rich>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/pie.gif)<<<Chuck

Boy! You are gonna get it and how!!
If I wasn't at work ........ >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 11:23:47 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 05, 2007, 11:15:44 am

Boy! You are gonna get it and how!!
If I wasn't at work ........ >:(

Oh, I'm sooooo afraid!   NOT!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 05, 2007, 11:26:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 11:23:47 am

Oh, I'm sooooo afraid!   NOT!!!!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2007, 11:39:37 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 05, 2007, 11:26:41 am

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Oh, you kids. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 12:24:02 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 05, 2007, 11:26:41 am

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(http://happybunny.orbitearthstores.com/images/AngerLarge.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 05, 2007, 01:32:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 12:24:02 pm

(http://happybunny.orbitearthstores.com/images/AngerLarge.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2007, 04:17:56 pm

Hiya BetterMostians......


I just put up a Survey in "The Polling Place" that I do with my friends each year, I thought you may like to try it too.


Here's a link!   Hope to see your replies there!


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,15401.msg297699.html#msg297699

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 07:40:14 am

Hello & good morning BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Another week almost gone!  Closer to Christmas, and the new year! 

 ;D


Hope everyone is doing well and that positive things are happening!  Anyone have any good plans for the weekend?

I'm supposed to be getting together with my younger brothers to shop for Christmas stuff, but with the weather report calling for snow, not sure that will happen!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 06, 2007, 08:20:49 am

Good morning, Chuck!  Shopping while it's snowing -- sounds very Christmasy! Have fun!!

I'm not sure about weekend plans yet -- I'll think about that tomorrow (but it will probably be something exciting like staying at home and sleeping in)  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 06, 2007, 08:39:06 am

I wanna go where its warm. I want a cup of coffee.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 06, 2007, 08:41:42 am

Goin' ta Mexico?

I've been makin' my morning coffee with 3 scoops of regular coffee and 1 scoop of "caramel drizzle". Mmmmmmm.....it's goooood!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 06, 2007, 08:49:46 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 06, 2007, 08:41:42 am

Goin' ta Mexico?

I've been makin' my morning coffee with 3 scoops of regular coffee and 1 scoop of "caramel drizzle". Mmmmmmm.....it's goooood!

Awe gard that does sound good.

Not as far as Mexico, but Hotlanta!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 09:54:06 am

He wants someplace warm, and I could go for ice cream! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 09:58:51 am

Quote from: Scott on December 06, 2007, 09:57:08 am

Take me to :)

You got it!  Cold Stone has a new holiday flavor or cake out now that sounds absolutely sinful!!!!


Dark chocolate ice cream, mint ice cream, red velvet cake, covered in ganache, and candy cane bits!


sugar overload!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:26:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 09:58:51 am

covered in ganache

The whut?  ???

(Rest of it sure sounds good! I love red velvet cake!  :D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 10:30:21 am

Quote from: Scott on December 06, 2007, 10:24:36 am

Throw in a good looking guy and I'm there for sure!!

I  THOUGHT I was the good looking guy.  I guess not!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 10:37:59 am

Quote from: Scott on December 06, 2007, 10:32:37 am

Course ya are darlin', but I hate standing in lines :)

Just take a number and someone will call you when it's your turn!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 10:51:17 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:26:39 am

The whut?  ???

(Rest of it sure sounds good! I love red velvet cake!  :D )

Ganache is an an icing or filling for pastries, made from chocolate and heavy cream. Its origins date to around 1850, where it may have been invented in Switzerland or in France.

Ganache is normally made by boiling heavy cream, then pouring it over chopped, dark chocolate. The mixture is stirred or blended until smooth, and can be enhanced with liqueurs or extracts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:54:25 am

Quote from: Scott on December 06, 2007, 10:46:49 am

Um...I don't wait...for anyone.   ;) ;D

My, don't we have a high opinion of ourself?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 06, 2007, 10:54:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 09:58:51 am

You got it!  Cold Stone has a new holiday flavor or cake out now that sounds absolutely sinful!!!!


Dark chocolate ice cream, mint ice cream, red velvet cake, covered in ganache, and candy cane bits!


sugar overload!

Holy shit !!!   I want some of that ! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:55:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 10:51:17 am

Ganache is an an icing or filling for pastries, made from chocolate and heavy cream. Its origins date to around 1850, where it may have been invented in Switzerland or in France.

Ganache is normally made by boiling heavy cream, then pouring it over chopped, dark chocolate. The mixture is stirred or blended until smooth, and can be enhanced with liqueurs or extracts.

OK, let me just apply that directly to my arteries. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 10:56:19 am

Quote from: Scott on December 06, 2007, 10:32:37 am

Course ya are darlin', but I hate standing in lines :)

???

*turns...looks around*

line?  There ain't NEVER been a line, most likely never WILL be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 10:56:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 10:51:17 am

Ganache is an an icing or filling for pastries, made from chocolate and heavy cream. Its origins date to around 1850, where it may have been invented in Switzerland or in France.

Ganache is normally made by boiling heavy cream, then pouring it over chopped, dark chocolate. The mixture is stirred or blended until smooth, and can be enhanced with liqueurs or extracts.

Thank you Julia Childs!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:57:34 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 10:56:35 am

Thank you Julia Childs!!

God love her!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 10:58:50 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2007, 10:57:34 am

God love her!  :D

I'm sure she's cookin for him about now! Hear he's put on about 20lbs since she got there! LOL  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 11:00:58 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 10:56:35 am

Thank you Julia Childs!!

Oh please.......Google search.

You haven't tasted my cooking.  And you won't if you keep up with the attitude.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 11:01:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 11:00:58 am

Oh please.......Google search.

You haven't tasted my cooking.  And you won't if you keep up with the attitude.

 :laugh:

I hate I'm gonna miss the Strombolis!!  >:( :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 11:06:00 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 11:01:57 am

I hate I'm gonna miss the Strombolis!!  >:( :(

Oh yeah....with homemade meatballs.....and don't forget the antipasto!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 11:27:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 11:06:00 am

Oh yeah....with homemade meatballs.....and don't forget the antipasto!   ;D

Yeah, rub it in!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2007, 11:28:50 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 06, 2007, 11:27:31 am

Yeah, rub it in!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 07:26:29 am

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Well, this weekend is a grand experiment.....I have no plans, home alone, and since I've changed my diet and eating habits, I'm going to attempt a 48 Hour "Cleanse".

No solid food, and some junk to drink to flush out the system.

Sounds like fun, doesn't it?   

 ::)

God, I need a life!     :laugh:


Anyway, how much is "too much" when it comes to Christmas?   If this was my neighbor's house, I'd be arrested for murder.






[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-xm0RUiZlM[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 07, 2007, 08:42:31 am

God, I need a life!  

 :laugh:  :laugh:  Me too, Chuck!

My weekend -- I feel like I'm getting a cold (throat is scratchy so far) and I have to get up very early Saturday to go administer the ACT to a group of teenagers who stayed out too late, but are determined to get a higher score so the scholarships will be abundant! Then I'll likely sleep the rest of the time and drink orange juice to try to feel better by dreaded Monday.

God, I need a life!      :P  :-\

Chuck -- good luck with the cleanse and purge. It's no fun while you're doing it, but I bet ya feel like a new man when it's over!!  

{{{{{{CHUCK}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 07, 2007, 08:43:40 am

P.S. I actually like the lights, but yeah -- would rather it not be my neighbor.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 07, 2007, 08:46:24 am

Good morning Chuck.  Hope your taking some supplements!!!  Cleansing can be very hard on the system.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 09:18:55 am

Quote from: Scott on December 07, 2007, 08:46:24 am

Good morning Chuck.  Hope your taking some supplements!!!  Cleansing can be very hard on the system.

I take supplements every day iwth my breakfast.  I'm good to go.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 07, 2007, 09:23:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 09:18:55 am

I take supplements every day iwth my breakfast.  I'm good to go.

So to speak...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 07, 2007, 09:25:19 am

Dang Chuck you really know how to live.

I can't do that at all, have to keep solid food in me all the time.

Whurs my coffee?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 09:40:14 am

Quote from: Scott on December 07, 2007, 09:23:48 am

So to speak...LOL

well, I walked right into that one, didn't I?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 09:40:42 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 07, 2007, 09:25:19 am

Whurs my coffee?

If it were up your butt, you'd know where it was!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 09:57:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 09:40:42 am

If it were up your butt, you'd know where it was!

Speaking of which, you goin' a have a high colonic as part of your cleansing?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 10:21:50 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 09:57:27 am

Speaking of which, you goin' a have a high colonic as part of your cleansing?  ;D

that would be "No"!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 10:50:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 10:21:50 am

that would be "No"!

Oh, come on! Could be fun!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:14:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 09:57:27 am

Speaking of which, you goin' a have a high colonic as part of your cleansing?  ;D

I'm afraid to ask what that is!
Don't tell me. I just don't need to know!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 11:23:00 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:14:48 am

I'm afraid to ask what that is!
Don't tell me. I just don't need to know!  ::)

You know you really want to know.

It's just something that really cleans the crap out of you. Literally.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:23:35 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 11:23:00 am

You know you really want to know.

It's just something that really cleans the crap out of you. Literally.  ;D

Ewwwwwww! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 11:30:05 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:14:48 am

I'm afraid to ask what that is!
Don't tell me. I just don't need to know!  ::)

they take a tube, insert it up your butt, fill your intestines with a cleansing solution, and then suck it, and all the poop back out of you.

I have seen the procedure on health channels, but my doctor warned me that it could damage your intestines, so I've never had it done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:32:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 11:30:05 am

they take a tube, insert it up your butt, fill your intestines with a cleansing solution, and then suck it, and all the poop back out of you.

I have seen the procedure on health channels, but my doctor warned me that it could damage your intestines, so I've never had it done.

Was I speaking Swahili?

Quote

[Don't tell me. I just don't need to know! /quote] Looks like english to me!!
EWWWWWWW

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 11:44:46 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:32:11 am

Was I speaking Swahili?

Quote

Don't tell me. I just don't need to know!

Looks like english to me!!
EWWWWWWW

you're such a wimp!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 11:47:47 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 07, 2007, 11:32:11 am

Was I speaking Swahili?

Quote

[Don't tell me. I just don't need to know!

Looks like english to me!!
EWWWWWWW

It's just an enema with attitude, that's all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 12:53:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2007, 11:47:47 am

It's just an enema with attitude, that's all.

good explanation!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 12:58:16 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 07, 2007, 12:55:27 pm

Over sharing...LOL

In this group?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 07, 2007, 12:58:21 pm

Ahhhhhh.  what an interesting topic this morning !!! ;D ;D

Chuck, you drinking that stuff Adrian told us about?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 07:53:40 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on December 07, 2007, 12:58:21 pm

Ahhhhhh.  what an interesting topic this morning !!! ;D ;D

Chuck, you drinking that stuff Adrian told us about?

yuppers!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 07, 2007, 08:02:40 pm

What stuff?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2007, 09:50:47 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 07, 2007, 08:02:40 pm

What stuff?

It's some liquid stuff you drink with water, and it.......flushes you out, so to speak.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2007, 11:24:18 am

Happy Saturday BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Here I sit at home, while I wait for my body to react to the cleanse.  Oh, the joy and fun!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Here's another crazy house for you to check out!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfFbq8rsbLk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 08, 2007, 05:39:51 pm

That really is impressive! Very pretty -- and lotsa work!

The TransSiberian Orchestra comes to Memphis occasionallly, and I am always tempted to go. I'm gonna one a these days!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BelAir on December 08, 2007, 10:47:48 pm

Well, I for one, am dying to know... how is the cleansing going??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2007, 11:11:27 pm

Quote from: BelAir on December 08, 2007, 10:47:48 pm

Well, I for one, am dying to know... how is the cleansing going??

So far, so good!  Been drinking the solution and water as directed, and doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 08, 2007, 11:21:53 pm

        Ok i will ask the 64 dollar question..Why are you having that done?
Have you got some underlying cause for concerns?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2007, 11:27:34 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 08, 2007, 11:21:53 pm

Ok i will ask the 64 dollar question..Why are you having that done?  Have you got some underlying cause for concerns?

Nope!  All is ok.

I was watching a show on "Discovery Health" and they were talking about "cleansing" and colonic irrigation.  It helps your digestion and rid the body of toxins.

Having changed my diet recently to include healthier foods, I figured I should get rid of what was stored in my body.  I talked to my doctor, and he advised against the colonic irrigation, saying it can harm the intestines if done incorrectly, but he said I was healthy enough to take the drink and do the two day fast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BelAir on December 09, 2007, 12:50:47 am

I am glad it's going well so far!

When will the final assessment be?  (i.e. when are you supposed to feel maximally cleansed?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 12:53:26 pm

Happy Sunday BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


It's a cold, damp and grey day here in NJ!  Hope the sun is shining on my friends!

Quote from: BelAir on December 09, 2007, 12:50:47 am

I am glad it's going well so far!

When will the final assessment be?  (i.e. when are you supposed to feel maximally cleansed?)

Well, today is day two of the two day cleanse, so I'm assuming I'll wake up tomorrow feeling cleansed.  lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 09, 2007, 01:36:52 pm

Happy Sunday to you too !!!

No sun here, but it is warm !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 09, 2007, 03:03:03 pm

Hi Chuck!

It's overcast and sprinkly here, but it's 49* -- not too cold. Overall dreary. But nice to get to catch up with people at BM, WY!

Got an agenda today? Me--just lounging around. And maybe grading some papers. Then taking a nap. Hoping to feel like going back to work tomorrow.

Do you have any "cleanse" side effects besides hunger? Did you get a headache or anything?

I've been trying to eat more healthy food at lunch. My co-worker and I brought celery, tomatoes, plain almonds, fruit, etc. Trying to stay away from manufactured stuff.  It's pretty good. By supper my stomach is growling which is a good thing, I think.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 03:49:31 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 09, 2007, 03:03:03 pm

Do you have any "cleanse" side effects besides hunger? Did you get a headache or anything?

I've been trying to eat more healthy food at lunch. My co-worker and I brought celery, tomatoes, plain almonds, fruit, etc. Trying to stay away from manufactured stuff.  It's pretty good. By supper my stomach is growling which is a good thing, I think.   ;)

Hiya Shasta!

The hunger I can deal with.  One of the things that I was under the impression would happen would be that I was going to be utilizing the bathroom more, but that has not happened.  I made no plans thinking I would want to stay close to home, but I could've gone out and did stuff the past two days.  lmao.

Not sure how much stuff has been "cleansed" from my system, but it was easier than I thought it would be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BelAir on December 09, 2007, 03:57:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 03:49:31 pm

Hiya Shasta!

The hunger I can deal with.  One of the things that I was under the impression would happen would be that I was going to be utilizing the bathroom more, but that has not happened.  I made no plans thinking I would want to stay close to home, but I could've gone out and did stuff the past two days.  lmao.

Not sure how much stuff has been "cleansed" from my system, but it was easier than I thought it would be.

did you take enough of the 'stuff' to truly get cleansed?
 ;)
I wonder if it is all that different from what you have to take prior to a colonoscopy...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 04:51:14 pm

Quote from: BelAir on December 09, 2007, 03:57:28 pm

did you take enough of the 'stuff' to truly get cleansed?
 ;)
I wonder if it is all that different from what you have to take prior to a colonoscopy...

I'm following the directions.....so I would assume I'm taking enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2007, 04:53:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 03:49:31 pm

lmao.

How appropriate, under the circumstances. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 04:55:27 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 09, 2007, 04:53:53 pm

How appropriate, under the circumstances. ...

 :laugh:


and how are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 09, 2007, 05:02:34 pm

           Cold and wet and dreary here also....situation normal........ ;D


                       Morning Chuckles...hope you are well

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 05:23:54 pm

I'm doin well, honey!  Thanks!


How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 05:31:52 pm

lmao!



you sooooo have to watch this.....this scene from Designing Women kills me!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g9p-Y_nBdc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 09, 2007, 05:33:00 pm

                 I am doing well, considering my sleep pattern is all f***ed up.  I am fine.
Hope you dont have any after effects of your purge.     :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 09, 2007, 05:36:00 pm

HAHA!! That was so funny. Thanks for posting it, ya little fruitcake! I loved the skirt, too. Bernice really livened up the place when she visited, didn't she?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 05:51:07 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 09, 2007, 05:33:00 pm

I am doing well, considering my sleep pattern is all f***ed up.  I am fine.

do you take anything to help you sleep?  I take Tylenol PMs at night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2007, 05:53:10 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 09, 2007, 05:36:00 pm

Thanks for posting it, ya little fruitcake!

ROTFLMAO!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 09, 2007, 06:18:37 pm

Chuck and Bernice >>>>>>> (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/FC.jpg)  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Lotsa people won't eat fruitcake, but when I was growing up, some company that my grandparents did farm business with would send a fruitcake every year for Christmas. It was soaked in rum and it had lots of nuts in it. It was DELICIOUS! I was sad when it was all gone! Wish I could find that kind again somewhere.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 07:24:06 am

Happy Monday BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Bleh!  Mondays are awful....who am I kidding?


48 hour cleanse completed, and I found that I can get through the weeekend without food.  The only solid food I had all weekend was 6 crackers on Saturday, and a small meatball  on Sunday.


This weekend, a new scale was purchased, and I decided to weigh myself on both, to see if they matched.  My old scale said 202lbs.  The new scale (which is digital and more accurate) said 212lbs.

So that means that when I thought I reached the goals of 215 for the Bay City gathering and 205 for Colorado, I was still actually 10 pounds away on both.

However, it also means that when I weighed myself at the start of the diet and was 285lbs, I was actually 295lbs.

Sooooo.....12lbs away from 200, and then 15 more to go to my final goal of 185.


and since exercise is on the mind, here's the video of the day...........







[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQXECBdPgEA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 07:29:16 am

"Lemme hear your body talk."

Mine says, "Just a couple more hours of sleep, please!!"  :P

Happy Monday, Chuck. Good going on the cleansing weekend!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 10, 2007, 08:05:50 am

 


          Happy monday darlin.  I am just checking out the overnight stuff, and then i am going to try get some sleep.  Sleep is still screwy.  Hope you survived that rasty nasty junk you dratarnk.  I dont take anything
to sleep but aspirin..I should start taking it before bed again...Well have a good afternoon, and i will be back on
later...hope Truman makes it home safe and sound too.        :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 10, 2007, 08:33:39 am

(http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1275864401)

Santa's first gay elf!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 08:37:32 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You are going to be in for the tickling of your life, boy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 10, 2007, 08:42:36 am

Good morning there Chuck :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 09:10:18 am

The pic is not showing for me!


Good morning to you too, Scott!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 09:19:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 09:10:18 am

The pic is not showing for me!


Good morning to you too, Scott!

Me neither. Right click on the red X. Copy the properties. Paste it into the address bar. Then you can see it.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 09:29:23 am

I tried that, but the page wouldn't load.

Since I saw "go elf yourself", I can imagine it's my face on a dancing elf with red and white striped stockings.

Nice try, Rich, but you're a year late and a dollar short.  I did that to myself last year!



 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 10, 2007, 09:31:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 09:29:23 am

I tried that, but the page wouldn't load.

Since I saw "go elf yourself", I can imagine it's my face on a dancing elf with red and white striped stockings.

Nice try, Rich, but you're a year late and a dollar short.  I did that to myself last year!



 :laugh:

I saw that on World News This Morning.  There's some site you go to and you can paste the faces of your friends on dancing elves...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 07:26:59 pm

Hiya everyone!

I found a cartoon rendition of Truman's morning routine, with CryBaby!


Check it out!


*waits for Tru's reply*


[youtube=425,350]http://youtube.com/watch?v=y-w6HaQCndk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 10, 2007, 07:38:10 pm

That is so funny Chuck !!! :laugh:
You always find the neatest things !!!

Tru and Crybaby !!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 10, 2007, 07:42:25 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on December 10, 2007, 07:38:10 pm

That is so funny Chuck !!! :laugh:
You always find the neatest things !!!

Tru and Crybaby !!!!!

OMG that is so funny, and so true, the bedroom is about that cluttered and she does try to get right up in my face.

Now what was really funny is while it was playing she was looking all around the desk for this cat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 10, 2007, 07:48:36 pm

         My cat jumped up on the bed thinking I was two timing him...Looking around for the other cat... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

          That is so funny Chuck.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 10, 2007, 08:07:04 pm

So funny.  My cat is doing the same thing.  He is going nuts trying to figure out where that other cat is !
LMAO

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 08:24:43 pm

Not only did I have fun with Tru, I had fun with all y'alls kitties!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 08:33:18 pm

On my way to work I was listening to a local radio station. A lady was talking to the D.J.'s. (I didn't get in on the first part of it....) but it seems she had found a box all taped up in a ditch -- for some reason she investigated and found 4 little kittens -- recently weaned -- just thrown out to die. She took them home and plans to keep one, but she wants to give the other 3 away. A man who works for the station is going to take the little calico. I haven't heard about the other 2, but she still has them and is taking care of them.

Now--what kind of human would do that? If they didn't want the kittens, they could have taken them to a shelter or something. I don't understand that kind of no heart people.

Anyway, I was glad the lady happened to find them. They will probably talk about them again in the morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 08:36:03 pm

people are so cruel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 10, 2007, 08:41:06 pm

Those kinds of stories really upset me. 
I want to track those people down and beat the shit out of them. >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 08:56:11 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on December 10, 2007, 08:41:06 pm

Those kinds of stories really upset me. 
I want to track those people down and beat the shit out of them. >:(

I'd help you!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 09:12:15 pm

I'm sure they'll all find homes.....when someone does something like that, people all over the city line up to adopt them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 09:15:29 pm

They will. The town also has a "no-kill" animal shelter. It's completely manned by foster "parents". The animals stay in homes until they are adopted. There is an adoption time at the PetCo every Saturday. I got one of my dogs there. You have to fill out a lot of papers and agree to have the pet spayed/neutered too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 10, 2007, 09:16:03 pm

         Hows yer innards taking it.  Getting solid food again, there bud?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 10, 2007, 09:18:13 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 09:15:29 pm

They will. The town also has a "no-kill" animal shelter. It's completely manned by foster "parents". The animals stay in homes until they are adopted. There is an adoption time at the PetCo every Saturday. I got one of my dogs there. You have to fill out a lot of papers and agree to have the pet spayed/neutered too.

I've always wanted to be a foster parent to kittens, but my cat Baxter does not play  well with others. :(
he is a rescue cat and you would think he would be a little more compassionate to other strays !  LOL
But.. NO............................

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2007, 09:20:00 pm

Hiya Jan!

My innards are doing just fine, thanks for asking!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2007, 09:22:22 pm

My cats never did well when a newbie came along. I've decided--since my cat died--that the next time, I'll get two at the same time so they will enjoy each other. Once when I got a kitten, one of my older cats ran away, and I never found her. I'd had her for about 14 years or so too. So I will never do that again. My other older cat stayed, but never really liked the new one at all. I wonder why they are like that? My dogs aren't like that at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 07:34:35 am

Happy Tuesday BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is back into the swing of work, and that everyone's holiday plans are falling into place!



How is everybody today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 11, 2007, 08:04:11 am

Happy Tuesday, Chuck!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 08:11:42 am

I'm awake, should be an inneresting day at the office.....gawd.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 11, 2007, 08:43:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 07:34:35 am

Happy Tuesday BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is back into the swing of work, and that everyone's holiday plans are falling into place!



How is everybody today?

Mornin!
I hate work! I'm hoping to win the lottery tonight!! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 08:51:29 am

You have a good day too Chuckilicious !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 08:54:54 am

Good morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 09:08:40 am

Well hiya Shasta, Karen, Scott and my two big bros!


Nice to see so many early morning visitors here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 09:10:34 am

uuuuuuuhhhhhhh.......  are my eyes open? :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 09:53:08 am

I think so!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 10:16:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 09:53:08 am

I think so!   ;)

LOL !

I remember asking Kelly that last time I was in NYC.  I was ... uh......  a little....uh........snockered ! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 11, 2007, 10:40:08 am

And a fine morning to you Chuck..  Have a great Tuesday :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 11:07:21 am

so far, so good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 12:55:17 pm

I hope every thing came out okay of you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 01:01:27 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 12:55:17 pm

I hope every thing came out okay of you.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 01:27:28 pm

Truman, you are soooo wrong!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 01:46:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 01:27:28 pm

Truman, you are soooo wrong!

Yeah...and you're just learning this?  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 03:17:07 pm

I feel alful, that was a typo, really, I ment to write "for".

I am being possessed by the ghost of Freud.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 03:19:33 pm

I think my big bro needs more sleep!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 03:20:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 03:19:33 pm

I think my big bro needs more sleep!

Or better yet, some nice strongs arms to wrap him up and rock him to sleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 11, 2007, 03:54:45 pm

              awww thats a sweet picture/ :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 03:55:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 03:19:33 pm

I think my big bro needs more sleep!

That wildcat Rich probably wore him out this past weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 03:56:52 pm

I think you're right, Jeff!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:17:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 03:56:52 pm

I think you're right, Jeff!   :laugh:

I never knew such a bunch of wild Indians in all my born days until you guys came along!  :laugh:

Love y'all! Mean it!  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 04:22:42 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 03:20:41 pm

Or better yet, some nice strongs arms to wrap him up and rock him to sleep.

If I had arms around me right now, I would just drift away.......yeah  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 04:25:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 03:55:44 pm

That wildcat Rich probably wore him out this past weekend.  ;D

I think the earliest we ever crashed was about 1 am. We watched a movie every night.  ;D :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 04:25:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:17:24 pm

I never knew such a bunch of wild Indians in all my born days until you guys came along!  :laugh:

Love y'all! Mean it!  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*

Love you too, Jeff!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:28:05 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 04:25:08 pm

I think the earliest we ever crashed was about 1 am. We watched a movie every night.  ;D :'(

I'm never in bed that early on a Friday or Saturday unless I have to get up and go somewhere the next morning.

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 04:25:52 pm

Love you too, Jeff!  :-*

(((Tru)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 04:36:19 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:17:24 pm

Love y'all! Mean it!  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*

love ya back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 04:47:46 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:17:24 pm

Love y'all! Mean it!  :-*  :-*  :-*  :-*

Aw Jeff...ya know you're a star here  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:52:48 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 04:47:46 pm

Aw Jeff...ya know you're a star here  :)

 ::)

(((Scott--and your little dog, too!)))

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 04:36:19 pm

love ya back!

(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 04:55:59 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:52:48 pm

::)

(((Scott--and your little dog, too!)))

That make me Dorothy?  I feel like I am in OZ

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:59:31 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 04:55:59 pm

That make me Dorothy?  I feel like I am in OZ

Just a friend of her.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 05:00:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:59:31 pm

Just a friend of her.  ;D

OK then which one...no brains, no heart, no courage?  I vote for the no brains one.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 05:01:49 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 05:00:22 pm

OK then which one...no brains, no heart, no courage?  I vote for the no brains one.  LOL

uh...................... never mind . ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 05:03:58 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 05:00:22 pm

OK then which one...no brains, no heart, no courage?  I vote for the no brains one.  LOL

Well, there's nobody around here has no heart, so we'll have to take turns on no brains and no courage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 05:05:17 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 05:01:49 pm

uh...................... never mind . ::)

Yeah you watch it there!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 05:05:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 05:03:58 pm

Well, there's nobody around here has no heart, so we'll have to take turns on no brains and no courage.

Okey dokey l'il darlin'...Mon-Wed-Frid, I'm the brains!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 05:20:31 pm

Those flying monkeys always scared the hell out of me.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 11, 2007, 05:22:14 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 05:20:31 pm

Those flying monkeys always scared the hell out of me.  :'(

Poor guy...must have been traumatic!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 05:52:26 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 05:22:14 pm

Poor guy...must have been traumatic!   :o

I can remember when the witch had Dorothy cornered I had to put my hands over my eyes and look thru me fingers, I really got caught up in it.

I saw Wizzard of Oz a few years ago on the big screen, it was quite something. One thing the format was more square than retangular.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 07:47:05 pm

well.......someone got to have "no heart", so I'll take that one.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 07:52:37 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 05:52:26 pm

I can remember when the witch had Dorothy cornered I had to put my hands over my eyes and look thru me fingers, I really got caught up in it.

I saw Wizzard of Oz a few years ago on the big screen, it was quite something. One thing the format was more square than retangular.

I remember the first time I saw it on television after we got our first color TV. I had not known part of the film was in color!  :o  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 08:02:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 07:52:37 pm

I remember the first time I saw it on television after we got our first color TV. I had not known part of the film was in color!  :o  :laugh:

lmao!   OH that is great!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 11, 2007, 09:14:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:59:31 pm

Just a friend of her.  ;D

Me too me too! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 09:36:19 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 07:52:37 pm

I remember the first time I saw it on television after we got our first color TV. I had not known part of the film was in color!  :o  :laugh:

I was the same way, we had a B&W tv until I was about 12, and it was a different world when we got a color model.

Remember the controversy over colorizing the old B&W films?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 09:37:46 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 09:36:19 pm

I was the same way, we had a B&W tv until I was about 12, and it was a different world when we got a color model.

Remember the controversy over colorizing the old B&W films?

I remember seeing a colorized verion of Night Of The Living Dead.  It was pretty crapy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 11, 2007, 10:04:38 pm

          Chuck you are the Good Witch Glenda   That leaves me that wicked witch I guess....yyyeeehhhahahha

Goes shopping for the black hat and dress.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 10:29:47 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 11, 2007, 10:04:38 pm

Chuck you are the Good Witch Glenda

look.......it's a pink nightmare!












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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 10:36:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 09:37:46 pm

I remember seeing a colorized verion of Night Of The Living Dead.  It was pretty crapy.

Oh Lord.  Not that movie again !!! :o
I'm still having nightmares from that clip you showed over on DCF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot believe you watched that movie ! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 11, 2007, 10:45:26 pm

Did you know......

Billie Buke who played Glenda the Good Witch was 54 years old when she appeared in The Wizzard of Oz!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2007, 11:04:23 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 10:36:45 pm

Oh Lord.  Not that movie again !!! :o  I'm still having nightmares from that clip you showed over on DCF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I cannot believe you watched that movie ! :P

Great movie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 11, 2007, 11:13:36 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 11, 2007, 10:45:26 pm

Did you know......

Billie Buke who played Glenda the Good Witch was 54 years old when she appeared in The Wizzard of Oz!

I didn't know that ! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 11:57:48 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 11, 2007, 04:55:59 pm

That make me Dorothy?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 04:59:31 pm

Just a friend of her.  ;D

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 11, 2007, 09:14:30 pm

Me too me too! ;D

Of course you are, Little Darlin'!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 11, 2007, 11:58:54 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 11, 2007, 10:04:38 pm

          Chuck you are the Good Witch Glenda

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 07:38:55 am

Happy Hump Day BetterMost!!!!


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I'm feeling good today!   How about you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 12, 2007, 02:52:10 pm

Awe for gawd sakes no one has responced to Chuckie! They must all be watching Travolta!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:03:28 pm

I know!


I feel sooooooo unloved today!


 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 12, 2007, 03:05:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:03:28 pm

I know!


I feel sooooooo unloved today!


 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

You know I've never missed a day l'il darlin'  Don't know how I did today.   :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:13:13 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 03:05:03 pm

You know I've never missed a day l'il darlin'  Don't know how I did today.   :'(

I'm the red headed stepchild of BetterMost!



waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

















 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 03:14:24 pm

Hello Chuckilious !!!!

How are you this fine hump day?

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:22:39 pm

as you can see, I'm full of piss and vinegar today.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 03:28:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:22:39 pm

as you can see, I'm full of piss and vinegar today.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Why.... where did you ever get that saying? :-\ :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 03:28:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:22:39 pm

as you can see, I'm full of piss and vinegar today.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I think there is a treatment for that.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 03:31:14 pm

I like it when Chuck gets all fiesty !!!! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:31:40 pm

you're sick, Rich!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 03:43:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:31:40 pm

you're sick, Rich!

Sounds like you are Lil Bro!
You might ourghta get that checked! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 12, 2007, 03:46:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:31:40 pm

you're sick, Rich!

Well it is rather "Summer's Eve" sounding.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 12, 2007, 03:46:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:13:13 pm

I'm the red headed stepchild of BetterMost!



waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Want some cheese with that whine?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:56:01 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 03:46:06 pm

Well it is rather "Summer's Eve" sounding.

ever have that "no so fresh feeling"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 12, 2007, 03:57:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:56:01 pm

ever have that "no so fresh feeling"?

Throw some Fresca on a maxi pad and call it a day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 04:07:09 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 03:57:05 pm

Throw some Fresca on a maxi pad and call it a day.

OMG!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 04:14:18 pm

omg!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 04:19:16 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 03:57:05 pm

Throw some Fresca on a maxi pad and call it a day.

WTF !!!!!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 12, 2007, 04:28:41 pm

             Yikes!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 04:32:21 pm

you ever  have that fizzy, bubbly feeling?


 ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 04:32:56 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 03:57:05 pm

Throw some Fresca on a maxi pad and call it a day.

And you keep insisting you don't do drag. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 04:33:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 03:13:13 pm

I'm the red headed stepchild of BetterMost!

Or is it the red-headed love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 12, 2007, 04:38:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 04:32:56 pm

And you keep insisting you don't do drag. ...

I don't do drag, I don't drag anything, and nobody drags me...LOL But you gotta know I been doin' this gay thing for a long time, so I was around when they invented most of this shit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 04:43:03 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 04:38:20 pm

I don't do drag, I don't drag anything, and nobody drags me...LOL But you gotta know I been doin' this gay thing for a long time, so I was around when they invented most fo this shit.

Do they still make Fresca?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 04:49:51 pm

I'm trying to figure this whole thing out, but I've only managed to give myself a brain cramp.....
so..... I better get back to packing !!! ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 12, 2007, 04:50:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 04:43:03 pm

Do they still make Fresca?  :laugh:

Yeah they do actually

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 04:51:46 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 12, 2007, 04:50:53 pm

Yeah they do actually

It great with Vodka!
Specially the Citrus Vodka!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 05:01:13 pm

I knew a girl in high school who lived on Tab!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 05:04:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 05:01:13 pm

I knew a girl in high school who lived on Tab!

 :P I had a teacher that was addicted.
Tha stuff tasted like hammered shit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 05:08:45 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 05:04:01 pm

:P I had a teacher that was addicted.
Tha stuff tasted like hammered shit!

Hammered shit?  :o

Where do you come up with these expressions?  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 05:35:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 05:08:45 pm

Hammered shit?  :o

Where do you come up with these expressions?  :laugh:  :-*

I don't know!  :laugh:
Thats an old one! I feel like hammered shit, he looks like hammered shit, tastes like etc etc..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 12, 2007, 05:49:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 04:32:21 pm

you ever  have that fizzy, bubbly feeling?


 ???

More like have I ever not had a fizzy, bubbly feeling..... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 12, 2007, 05:52:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 04:33:58 pm

Or is it the red-headed love child of Ethel Merman and Ernest Borgnine?

Wouldn't that be Rodney Dangerfield?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 12, 2007, 06:04:47 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 05:35:12 pm

I don't know!  :laugh:
Thats an old one! I feel like hammered shit, he looks like hammered shit, tastes like etc etc..

I say that all the time.  But..... I wonder why? :-\ :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2007, 07:30:25 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 12, 2007, 05:35:12 pm

I don't know!  :laugh:
Thats an old one! I feel like hammered shit, he looks like hammered shit, tastes like etc etc..

Must be  a Southern thang. I've never heard it before. But I like it--probably start using it myself!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2007, 07:41:58 pm

I just did a google image search, just to be funny, and came up empty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 12, 2007, 10:00:32 pm

         Me neither ya'll.  thats a new one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 12, 2007, 10:31:36 pm

I had a Fresca last week -- I drank it tho; didn't put it on no maxi pad.  :-\

Never did hammer any sh!t, but I've stepped in plenty.  ;D

Rich is the king of southern slang!!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2007, 07:38:03 am

Happy Thursday BetterMost!!!!


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Well, it looks like my area is fixin' to be hit with a snow storm, starting sometime mid morning!  I'll make a quick run to the bank to make my car payment, and mail the last of my packages today at the post office, and then the ride home from work will be a mess, I'm sure.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



I reconnected with a great friend last night, hadn't spoken to her in about a year or so, she's busy in the entertainment industry.

Her name is Betty Dee, lead singer of the group Sweet Sensation.

This was them, back in the day.


(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/1/13/180px-Sweet_sensation_hooked_on_you_cs_single.JPG)

l ro r:  Sheila, Betty, Margie.


this is them now.....



(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7290/freestyleoriginalsux7.jpg)

l to r:  Sheila, Jenae (new member), Betty

They scored 4 Top 20 hits between 1989-1990.  "Hooked On You", "Sincerely Yours", "Love Child", and the #1. song "If Wishes Came True".

Here are their vids...check them out, and see if you remember them!  Don't listen to the whole thing, just to the chorus.

P.S.  I'm only posting one vid in each post, I'm not sure if putting multiple vids per post can affect the load time of the page.


If Wishes Came True

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHqqraFrrd0[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2007, 07:39:31 am

Love Child

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76UbAVMIYOo[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2007, 07:40:33 am

Hooked On You

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj4o02nPLoI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2007, 07:41:20 am

Sincerely Yours

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=831tw8d7bU0[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 13, 2007, 08:00:01 am

Good morning, Chuck!!

I don't remember them, but in the late 80's / early 90's my personal life was in an uproar and nothing made much of an impression then.  :P Plus--our idea of a night out was dinner and a movie. We lived in a very rural area -- no dance clubs or anything modern like that. Rarely watched TV.  :-\

They are very good. Are they going to make a comeback with their new member? They did a great job on "Love Child" which I do remember from the earlier DR/Supremes version. That's cool that ya'll are friends. Is Betty from your area?

Have a great day and be careful on the SNOW!! You're gonna have a WHITE CHRISTMAS, I bet. We have one every so often and we love it. Maybe we'll get one this year too. ;) Do you put chains on  your tires?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 13, 2007, 08:25:49 am

I do remember them!
Oh lord I'll never live this down!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on December 13, 2007, 08:47:39 am

Morning CHuckie.  Hope the snow doesn't bring you too many traffic woes !!!

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2007, 10:15:18 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 13, 2007, 08:00:01 am

They are very good. Are they going to make a comeback with their new member? They did a great job on "Love Child" which I do remember from the earlier DR/Supremes version. That's cool that ya'll are friends. Is Betty from your area?

Do you put chains on  your tires?

First, no, I don't put chains on my tires.

In regards to Sweet Sensation, I met Betty online when I was a mod of a freestyle forum.  Freestyle is the type of music Sweet Sensation performs....dance music with latin elements.  Betty joined the site to reconnect with her fans after about 10 years of silence from her and the group.

as for a comeback, Sweet Sensation has been on the road doing shows in clubs and small arenas as part of a multi act freestyle show.  If the opportunity to record new music comes their way, they'll consider it, but right now, they're enjoying seeing the fans again and performing their well known songs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 13, 2007, 05:05:10 pm

        I saw the forcast of your bad weather to come.  Hope all of you will stay safe, and warm.  That freeze stuff
can be a total crap, mess.  Lots of wrecks and power outages.  Stay in as much as possible and just hang out
by the fire,  No just stay safe... :-*  Watch out for that trick knee on the ice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 13, 2007, 05:15:50 pm

man! I want some snow!  :(
Hell I'd settle for rain at this point.
It is so freakin dry. It speinkled for about 10 minutes and the ground didn't even look wet cause it dried up as soon as it hit the ground.
It's really getting wierd around here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 13, 2007, 05:34:57 pm

           Still giving all the good thoughts and prayers for you and that parched land.       :(


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2007, 07:29:59 am

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!


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Whooo whooooo!   It's the weekend!   *does happy dance*

Today is my company holiday luncheon.  I've got my "dress up" outfit ready to go, and I'll be seeing some people I haven't seen in a while from different locations. 

;D

Then, some Christmas shopping, and food shopping.

Tomorrow night is a Christmas party with my friends, I've been asked to bring some of my strombolis, so I must prepare them!


Who else has good plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 14, 2007, 08:27:11 am

Mornin Chuck!
I do I do!!! Tonight is my daughters piano recital!
Then tomorrow we are going to make cookies and build our Gingerbread house!
Might go to the Christmas village at the World of Coke or go see the Festival of Trees.
Either way, it's going to be a fun weekend! ;D

http://www.worldofcocacola.com/

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 14, 2007, 08:47:55 am

Tonight is the annual Realtors banquet, they give out awards and install officers and have a comedian. I am helping decorate this morning and may go to the social hour at 6 pm, but I am really hoping to see the new Will Smith movie.

And tomorrow.......shopping....... :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 14, 2007, 08:56:43 am

Yay!! It's Friday and it's not raining for the first time this week!! I'm planning to shop a little and get ready for a couple of parties for next week! Have a happy weekend, Chuck.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2007, 09:26:42 am

Oh, I've soooooo got to tell you what one of my coworkers said to me yesterday.


I went around to all the other LAs (loan administrators) at work with an idea.  There is a branch of our bank right down the road from us, and when we have work that needs to be processed for our clients (deposits, transfers, bank checks) we go there, it's only a 5 minute drive.

So I told all the LAs that I'm willing to go to the local store that has a bakery, and get a bunch of Christmas cookies, and a card.  If everyone chips in $5.00, we'd have a total of $50.00.  We can get a nice platter, put on the cookies, sign the card and give it to them.

One of the LAs is loaded.  She has tons of clothes, and 5 cars.  She's building an extension on her house.  When I took the idea to her, her reply was.

"Well, I don't get cookies for doing my job."        :o ::) ::)


I wanted to slap her face.     >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 10:10:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 14, 2007, 09:26:42 am

Oh, I've soooooo got to tell you what one of my coworkers said to me yesterday.


I went around to all the other LAs (loan administrators) at work with an idea.  There is a branch of our bank right down the road from us, and when we have work that needs to be processed for our clients (deposits, transfers, bank checks) we go there, it's only a 5 minute drive.

So I told all the LAs that I'm willing to go to the local store that has a bakery, and get a bunch of Christmas cookies, and a card.  If everyone chips in $5.00, we'd have a total of $50.00.  We can get a nice platter, put on the cookies, sign the card and give it to them.

One of the LAs is loaded.  She has tons of clothes, and 5 cars.  She's building an extension on her house.  When I took the idea to her, her reply was.

"Well, I don't get cookies for doing my job."        :o ::) ::)


I wanted to slap her face.     >:(

She needs to be visited by a couple of Christmas ghosts.  >:(  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 14, 2007, 10:12:05 am

Well she can get cookies if she goes to certain websites.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 10:13:31 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 14, 2007, 08:27:11 am

Mornin Chuck!
I do I do!!! Tonight is my daughters piano recital!
Then tomorrow we are going to make cookies and build our Gingerbread house!
Might go to the Christmas village at the World of Coke or go see the Festival of Trees.
Either way, it's going to be a fun weekend! ;D

http://www.worldofcocacola.com/

http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/template.cfm?cid=853

That sounds like a nice weekend! Today I leave work at noon to go to the dress rehearsal for the Pennsylvania Ballet's Nutcracker. Tomorrow I spend all day at the Yule Revel for my medieval reenactment group. Sunday my leather club has a social from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gonna be a busy weekend!

Richard, if I come to Atlanta again some day, will you take me to the World of Coke? That sounds like fun!  ;D

I bet you're excited about the piano recital!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 10:14:43 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 14, 2007, 10:12:05 am

Well she can get cookies if she goes to certain websites.

She doesn't need cookies. What she needs is a good swift kick in the can. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 14, 2007, 10:20:53 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 10:13:31 am

I bet you're excited about the piano recital!  :)

I hope she gets to play first.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 14, 2007, 10:25:18 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 10:10:08 am

She needs to be visited by a couple of Christmas ghosts.  >:(  :(

Amen!
And Jeff, if you came down here I'd take you anywhere you wanted to go bud!! ;D
Oh, the Bulldog is still around! I don't know where it is but a friend said it's here! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2007, 11:38:29 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 14, 2007, 10:25:18 am

And Jeff, if you came down here I'd take you anywhere you wanted to go bud!! ;D
Oh, the Bulldog is still around! I don't know where it is but a friend said it's here! LOL

Richard, you're just the sweetest thang!  :D

That's nice to hear about Bulldogs. In the early 1990s I had a classmate from graduate school who lived in Midtown, a walking distance from Bulldogs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2007, 12:25:29 pm

Happy Saturday BetterMost!!!!


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Good morning BetterMost!

Just a quick drive by!  Got some stuff I need to do before I go to my holiday party tonight!


Hope y'all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 15, 2007, 12:41:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2007, 12:25:29 pm

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!


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Good morning BetterMost!

Just a quick drive by!  Got some stuff I need to do before I go to my holiday party tonight!


Hope y'all are well!

Hey, chico---It's Saturday. It had better be -- or I'm missing work!!!!  :o    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2007, 03:08:39 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 15, 2007, 12:41:50 pm

Hey, chico---It's Saturday. It had better be -- or I'm missing work!!!!  :o    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ooooops!

damn!  I wasn't thinking when I first signed on today!


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Well, I made my first batch ever of meatballs.   Mom gave me her reciepe (big deal for an Italian mom.  ;D) and they turned out great!

I've now quartered them, and rolled out the dough, and lined the dough with the meatballs and pepperoni, and the stromboli is cooking.

A second one (pepperoni and mozzarella) is set to go, and when they're done, I've got food for the part tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 12:24:11 pm

Happy Sunday BetterMost!!!!


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Greetings from cold, rainy/sleety/haily NJ today!

The party last night was fun, and everyone liked my stromboli!

It was at Corrine's house, so her three kids were then.  About a week before the party, she had sent an email and asked that we not give her kids "stuff" for Christmas, as they have plenty of it.  She asked that if we give them something that will reinforce the real meaning of the season, which is spending time with our loved ones.

So I gave them a Charlie Brown Christmas card, with these homemade coupons in it.






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2007, 12:29:34 pm

Smart ideas from you and Corrine!

Are you staying in out of the weather today, Chuck? Sounds like a good day to watch some movies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 12:33:31 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 16, 2007, 12:29:34 pm

Smart ideas from you and Corrine!

Are you staying in out of the weather today, Chuck? Sounds like a good day to watch some movies!

Yes, I'm staying in today.  No movies though.  I'll probably watch "Discovery Health" all day!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2007, 12:50:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 12:33:31 pm

Yes, I'm staying in today.  No movies though.  I'll probably watch "Discovery Health" all day!

 :laugh:

I don't know if I get that channel or not. Does it have the show "Big Medicine" on it? That is a sad show.

I got "A River Runs Through It" out of the $5.00 bin at Wal-Mart Friday nite, so I might watch that. Have you seen it? I wonder if it's good--I think it got a lot of press when it came out long ago.

And one of the channels is having "The 25 Days of Christmas" movies on now, and I've seen a couple of those. Do you get that one? I think it's ABC Family.

Have a nice warm day at home! Your weather sounds really bad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 16, 2007, 01:52:11 pm

I saw New Jersey on the weather and I was hoping you were inside, warm and safe. It sounds like you are. Send us a picture of the snow  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 05:04:30 pm

More ice than snow.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 05:05:02 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 05:05:45 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 05:06:27 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 16, 2007, 05:16:08 pm

We were supposed to get ice like that, but insted we got a fierce rain at just above freezing. Today the wind is howling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 16, 2007, 06:52:02 pm

        Be careful, stay away from falling branches, those can do bad things to the cranium..... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2007, 07:28:22 pm

Your pictures make me shiver!! Happily, the Sun shone in my part of the world today!! It was so good to see Him.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2007, 07:48:38 pm

cool!  Perhaps I'll see him tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 07:20:55 am

Happy Monday BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all are doing well!!!!


Here are some cheery Christmas ornaments that I made when I was a kid.  Mom still hangs them on the tree.






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 07:22:56 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 17, 2007, 08:19:22 am

Good morning, Chuck!! Awwwww...sweet ornaments! I bet your mom wouldn't take a million dollars for those!

Is it sunny there today? It's still dark here, so I don't know, but it's not raining. Just 27*F.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 17, 2007, 08:52:25 am

        Those are simply precious Chuck/  I have some of those my kids made too...
hoping you are safe and warm....... :)  Have a great monday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 17, 2007, 09:05:52 am

Wow you made those? You did a really good job. My mother still has a plate I made, drew a picture on and messed up my name.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 09:29:28 am

the things our mothers keep!

Yeah, I made them!  They are called "MakIt & BakIt".  You get the metal frame all complete, and then you pour the colored beads into it, and heat it in the oven.  they melt, adn when they cool, it looks like stained glass.

Shasta, the weather here is frigid.  It's sunny, but feels like it's in the teens!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 17, 2007, 10:49:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 09:29:28 am

Yeah, I made them!  They are called "MakIt & BakIt".  You get the metal frame all complete, and then you pour the colored beads into it, and heat it in the oven.  they melt, adn when they cool, it looks like stained glass.

I like the Holly-Who wreath.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 17, 2007, 03:29:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 09:29:28 am

the things our mothers keep!

Yeah, I made them!  They are called "MakIt & BakIt".  You get the metal frame all complete, and then you pour the colored beads into it, and heat it in the oven.  they melt, adn when they cool, it looks like stained glass.

Shasta, the weather here is frigid.  It's sunny, but feels like it's in the teens!

I made those too when I was a kid. Mom still has them. LOL
Thats so funny!
It's 45 here.
Seems as winter is finally making an appearance!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 03:31:59 pm

Well, hello big brother!

where the heck you been?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 17, 2007, 04:11:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 03:31:59 pm

Well, hello big brother!

where the heck you been?  ;D

Busy!
Can't be online at work too much!
 :P I need to be independantly wealthy!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 04:27:24 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 17, 2007, 04:11:26 pm

Busy!  Can't be online at work too much!   :P I need to be independantly wealthy!  :laugh:

well then, I need to get my shots in when I can!


*runs to Rich and tickles him*


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Rich

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 17, 2007, 10:02:48 pm

I just read an article about your girl, Rihanna, denying a hook-up with Josh Hartnett. Her full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, she's from Barbados, and she's only 19.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 17, 2007, 10:07:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2007, 04:27:24 pm

well then, I need to get my shots in when I can!


*runs to Rich and tickles him*


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Rich

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh: Hee Hee!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 17, 2007, 11:07:22 pm

Those are great Chuck!!! You did a good job on them and I can see why your mother keeps them. So Richard where are the pictures of yours  :)

And by the way you are having a heatwave down there compared to here. It is 28 right now and supposed to go down to 22. I don't even think it made it to 40 yesterday and we had snow flurries yesterday. They got some accumulations just a little north of here yesterday. It has turned Winter after that all those 70s last week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 18, 2007, 03:27:03 am

            Michelle said to tell you thanks, a lot for the good wishes............

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2007, 07:38:12 am

Happy Tuesday BetterMost!!!!


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Geez, I HATE when dreams do their best to keep you from feeling rested.  I had a doozy last night!

I was dreaming I had been elected king of some country.  The issue, my parents wanted the leadership role, and kept plotting my murder.



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


So, how about we talk about crazy dreams we've had?  Who's next?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 18, 2007, 07:41:16 am

Good morning, friend!! How's the snow/ice? It's 33*F and clear here.

That sounds good--King Chuck--I want to know who you would choose as your Queen?? Did ya get that far in the dream?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 18, 2007, 09:28:11 am

              Let me guess Queen Wonder Woman??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2007, 09:37:25 am

I didn't get that far into the dream......lol.....I couldn't get past my parents' murderous plots!

 :laugh:


And since I was king of the land, I'd have another king, of course!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 18, 2007, 09:39:07 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 17, 2007, 10:02:48 pm

I just read an article about your girl, Rihanna, denying a hook-up with Josh Hartnett. Her full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, she's from Barbados, and she's only 19.

Geez, why would anybody want to deny a hook-up with Josh Hartnett?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 18, 2007, 11:50:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 18, 2007, 09:39:07 am

Geez, why would anybody want to deny a hook-up with Josh Hartnett?  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: I know!!!!  :P He's too cute!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2007, 07:44:22 am

Happy Wednesday BetterMost!!!!


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I told a friend who is into dream interpetation about my dream about being a king, and my parents plotting my murder.  Here is what she told me.



and btw...dreaming of kings means that your ambitions can get the best of you if they aren't controlled or directed along more constructive lines,man.....you're all over the place,dude.   To dream that you are murdered, suggests that some important and significant relationship has been severed and you are trying to disconnect yourself from your emotions. It also represents your unused talents.


I told her that this was actually interesting, considering that one of my projects for the new year is to get my poems copywritten, and get some  kind of portfolio together and see if I can get published.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 19, 2007, 07:52:28 am

I'd like one autographed copy, please.  :)

Good morning -- is it really only Wednesday? Ugh. I have 2 big semesters to give today.

But -- another party to attend for lunch. YAY!!

Have a great day, Chuck! See ya later.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 19, 2007, 09:42:03 am

Me too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 19, 2007, 01:17:09 pm

Good Morning/Afternoon Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2007, 03:55:35 pm

*waves*

Hiya Shasta, Truman, and Jack!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2007, 07:36:25 am

Happy Thursday BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all have a Christmas that is happy and gay!




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 20, 2007, 07:52:48 am

          Thank you for those Chuckles.  they were adorable and cute and funny...loved that.. i need a lot of
 those to get me out of my Christmas funk................ :-*    :-*     :-*


           Happy thursday senor tickle master.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 20, 2007, 08:00:36 am

YoW!! I liked the Santas at the end!!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 20, 2007, 09:18:22 am

You know what Chuck, I think your gay!  :-*

Thank you for sharing those, brother.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2007, 09:27:44 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 20, 2007, 09:18:22 am

You now what Chuck, I think your gay!  :-*

Thank you for sharing those, brother.

what was your first clue?    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 20, 2007, 09:34:21 am

Chuck is gay  ??? The things you learn here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 20, 2007, 09:39:29 am

Is that the Village People  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 20, 2007, 09:43:05 am

Those are GREAT Chuck. Thanks for sharing them. Like Janice you even got me out of my Christmas funk somewhat. But you know what Truman might be on to something here with the Chuck might be gay idea.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2007, 10:18:14 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on December 20, 2007, 09:39:29 am

Is that the Village People  :)

lmao!

They are Bear Force 1, the first openly gay bear "man band".


Here is their website.



http://www.bearforce1.nl/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 20, 2007, 03:41:30 pm

Hi Chuck  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 20, 2007, 05:52:18 pm

Merry Christmas, everyone!

And Happy New Year!

Just stopped by Bettermost to answer a PM that sent me an email notification.

Hope everyone is well.

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2007, 07:45:39 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 20, 2007, 03:41:30 pm

Hi Chuck  ;D

Hiya Scott!!!!!    ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2007, 07:57:13 pm

Well, I just went out and did some Christmas shopping for myself.


 :laugh:


I was given a $50.00 gift card from Visa from a coworker, so I went out and got all three of Rihanna's cds.



(http://www.rihannanet.com/pictures/rihanna4.jpg)


I was going over the numbers, and damn....in three years (and three CDs) she's had 9 hit singles already!

You go Girl!!!!!!


Pon De Replay - #2
If It's Lovin' That You Want - #36
S.O.S. - #1
Unfaithful - #6
Break It Off - #9
Umbrella - #1
Shut Up & Drive - #15
Hate That I Love You - #7
Don't Stop The Music - #47 (new release this week)


Her CDs are just tooooo cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 20, 2007, 08:01:31 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 20, 2007, 09:18:22 am

You know what Chuck, I think your gay!  :-*

Thank you for sharing those, brother.

He may be, but he has straight taste in women. ^^^^^^^^^^Rihanna  ;)  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 21, 2007, 12:44:32 am

I agree Rihanna is great  :) The first song I heard by here was "S.O.S." I'm not sure why I haven't ever got into "Umbrella" that much. And I will point out another good CD that I am listening to right now. As I Am by Alicia Keys. I love "No One"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 07:35:06 am

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!


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Hope everyone got their shopping done!   I'll be doing the last of mine tonight!

And the last of my wrapping this weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 07:48:51 am

Good morning!!! I'm up letting the dogs out and putting out the garbage. (Then back to bed -- yay!!)

Have fun finishing up your shopping Chuck. I may go , but it is going to be wild!! I got some GC's at work too. You said you got Rihanna. I have been wanting Taylor Swift's CD and Daughtry's , but I don't know what I'll get.

We have a pretty new mall and it snows inside during the shopping season. Maybe I can make it for a snowfall!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 21, 2007, 08:31:35 am

Good morning Chuck!  It snowed again here yesterday (you know how I feel about this issue), but I am trying to look on the bright side...snow melts!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 10:27:41 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 07:48:51 am

You said you got Rihanna. I have been wanting Taylor Swift's CD and Daughtry's , but I don't know what I'll get.

Oh, Taylor Swift is from American Idol, right?

I love Jordan Spark's song, "Tattoo".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 10:28:18 am

Quote from: Scott on December 21, 2007, 08:31:35 am

Good morning Chuck!  It snowed again here yesterday (you know how I feel about this issue), but I am trying to look on the bright side...snow melts!   :laugh:

Yeah, you just LOVE the snow!   ;D :laugh:  How are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 21, 2007, 10:29:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 10:28:18 am

Yeah, you just LOVE the snow!   ;D :laugh:  How are you today?

Perky

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 10:34:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 10:27:41 am

Oh, Taylor Swift is from American Idol, right?

I love Jordan Spark's song, "Tattoo".

Jordan Sparks and Daughtry are from different American Idols.

Taylor Hicks is from American Idol. Country singer,Taylor Swift isn't. This is she:

(3 minutes, 41seconds)
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7DRtl6CTqc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2007, 10:35:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 10:28:18 am

Yeah, you just LOVE the snow!   ;D :laugh:  How are you today?

Quote from: Scott on December 21, 2007, 10:29:26 am

Perky

The mind reels with responses. ...  ::)  :laugh:

Just don't eat the yellow snow. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 21, 2007, 10:43:18 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2007, 10:35:54 am

The mind reels with resonsese. ...  ::)  :laugh:

Just don't eat the yellow snow. ...

The mind reels huh?  Must have taken your ginko this mornin' darlin'...hehehehehehehehe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2007, 10:44:29 am

Quote from: Scott on December 21, 2007, 10:43:18 am

The mind reels huh?  Must have taken your ginko this mornin' darlin'...hehehehehehehehe

Or too much scotch last night. ...  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 11:01:23 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2007, 10:35:54 am

The mind reels with resonsese. ...  ::)  :laugh:

I was thinking the same thing!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2007, 10:35:54 am

Just don't eat the yellow snow. ...

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/snow-wee.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 01:45:01 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 01:47:35 pm

Your little smiley man has a retractable weener. I think it's like a tape measure -- really fast!!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 21, 2007, 01:48:58 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 07:48:51 am

Good morning!!! I'm up letting the dogs out and putting out the garbage. (Then back to bed -- yay!!)

Have fun finishing up your shopping Chuck. I may go , but it is going to be wild!! I got some GC's at work too. You said you got Rihanna. I have been wanting Taylor Swift's CD and Daughtry's , but I don't know what I'll get.

We have a pretty new mall and it snows inside during the shopping season. Maybe I can make it for a snowfall!

I need to listen to more of Daughtry since I keep hearing about him. I saw his cd at Kmart yesterday and almost thought about getting it based on the positive thoughts people have on him here. I do have Taylor Swift and that is a great investment. Two other good ones are Kellie Pickler and Sugarland. And I could name many others as well. However, that would not include 50 Cent  ;D

If we had a mall here where it snowed inside I would go there. That sounds cool!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 01:58:45 pm

Chris Daughtry is great! Very sexy. (I like bald) He was my American Idol pick 2 years ago, but Taylor Hicks won. You don't hear too much about him now.

Taylor Swift is such a little cute darling. When she won a CMA she said "this is the highlight of my senior year". haha  How sweet.

You've helped me make up my mind, Jack!! I'm gonna get Taylor's CD. She's already released several from it and has had hits with them all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 21, 2007, 02:10:24 pm

You will not be disappointed with Taylor Swift's CD. You know I am aways amazed how many people I like that I later found came from American Idol and I don't even watch the show. Part of that I think has to do with the judges. Anyway, Taylor Hicks was not one of my favorite ones at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 04:41:54 pm

I am completely appalled at one of my coworkers.


I told you before of this woman who wouldn't contribute $5.00 towards a cookie tray to give to the tellers who help us with our work at the branch down the street.

She is building an addition to her house, and just bought a new car, so money is not an issue.  Her reply was;  "I don't get cookies for doing my job."

 ::)

Well, this month, I've been giving the people I work with (basically, my higher ups) a gift each week.  two weeks ago, they all got some fancy candy canes in their stockings.  Last week, a tree ornament.  This week, a card with lottery tickets in it.

She got them all NOTHING.

Today they called me and her into a private conference room, and gave us each a gift.  I thanked them, and stuck the card in my pocket.

She opened it up in front of them, made a big deal over the amount ($100.00) and then had the nerve to ask if she could be able to leave early so she could shop!



She still has gotten them NOTHING.

I truly don't get her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 21, 2007, 04:44:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 04:41:54 pm

I truly don't get her.

Well l'il darlin' some folks just don't know what they got...until they lose it.  Don't let that Scroggette's attitude get ya down angel...she will get hers in the end...and yes...I mean that end...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 04:49:48 pm

Quote

She is building an addition to her house, and just bought a new car, so money is not an issue.  Her reply was;  "I don't get cookies for doing my job."

Sounds like a taker -- pretty self-absorbed. She did get "cookies" for doing her job, didn't she? In the form of the $100.00. May she have to park at the end of the 40 acre mall parking lot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 21, 2007, 04:51:01 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 04:49:48 pm

Sounds like a taker -- pretty self-absorbed. She did get "cookies" for doing her job, didn't she? In the form of the $100.00. May she have to park at the end of the 40 acre mall parking lot.

May she step in the slushiest of puddles up to her wahoo!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2007, 04:56:21 pm

Quote from: Scott on December 21, 2007, 04:51:01 pm

May she step in the slushiest of puddles up to her wahoo!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yeah! That too!!   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2007, 08:44:16 pm

It takes all kinds, doesn't it?       ::)



Here's a Christmas card I found this year.









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 21, 2007, 11:09:35 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 21, 2007, 08:05:42 pm

Hi Chuck,

I think you should get this woman a bag of cookies and attach a card that says Thank you for doing your job.  Merry Christmas.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good idea!!! But don't make them very good cookies, find her some stale ones somewhere, some really cheap ones.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 22, 2007, 12:15:45 pm

Chuck--did you sleep in this Saturday? Just because it snows doesn't mean you can hibernate, Smokey!! ;D

(He probably stayed up all night wrapping!)  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2007, 01:42:51 pm

Happy Saturday BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya Shasta!  Yes, I slept in, and no, I didn't do any of my wrapping!

Have a special house guest, "Happy" the hamster from my mom's school.  He's here until school reopens, we're watching him for a few days.





(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/drinks%20for%20Le%20Bar/happypics001.jpg)



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/drinks%20for%20Le%20Bar/happypics004.jpg)


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/drinks%20for%20Le%20Bar/happypics006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 22, 2007, 02:09:25 pm

Awwww.....he's so cute! That's sweet of you to keep him for the holidays, Chuck. I had a hamster for about 3 years when I was a kid. His name was Tinker. Happy is probably glad to have a school holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 23, 2007, 01:10:22 am

I say we make a Christmas toast to Happy the Hamster. He is cute and is in such good care at Chuck's house. He will never want to return to school now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2007, 02:07:42 pm

Happy Sunday BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is getting their stuff done for the holidays, not much time left!

I just finished my wrapping and cards today, so I can rest easy now!

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 23, 2007, 02:10:59 pm

How's Happy doing? Keeping you entertained?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2007, 09:19:26 pm

Hiya Shasta and Gary!


Happy is doing well, and seems to be resting.  I guess a classroom full of 4 year olds can be loud!  He seems to be enjoying the basement here, with the peace and quiet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2007, 09:21:58 pm

don't know if any of you saw this turkey ad that was running around Thanksgiving time, but I remember laughing out loud when I saw it.


 :laugh:


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUv_FAL2jik[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 24, 2007, 12:06:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 23, 2007, 09:21:58 pm

don't know if any of you saw this turkey ad that was running around Thanksgiving time, but I remember laughing out loud when I saw it.


 :laugh:

That is absolutely hilarious  Chuck!!!!!!!!!

Oh and by the way Happy is going to fall in love with you and want to stay. You know that, right?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 24, 2007, 12:18:07 am

They are selling Sugar Gliders at the mall in Memphis! They are really cute little Australian flying squirrels -- $400.00. I'm wondering if they are supposed to be made into pets? I hope they are happy in captivity. I'd love to have one, but I'm sure the dogs would think it was a treat in one bite!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 24, 2007, 12:20:07 am

Code the cat would love one of those for Christmas

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2007, 07:00:35 am

Happy Monday BetterMost!!!!


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Christmas Eve!  I'll be with my family after work, so not sure how much I'll be around the next two days, so I'm giving you my Christmas Greetings now.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/xmas%2007/xmaspics07039.jpg)


Merry Christmas BetterMost friends!

Thanks for being a part of the ride my life has been for the past two years.

I hope that 2008 brings you happiness, new goals achieved, and a sense of peace that lasts through the years!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 24, 2007, 08:44:58 am

Thank you, Chuck. Very handsome man and beautiful tree in the picture!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/CHR10.gif)Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 24, 2007, 09:15:48 am

Merry Christmas to you too Chuckie, I hope the coming year will fill you with happiness, you so much deserve it. Have a good time, and don;t worry about us. Stay warm, damn that Marines Afgan looks hot warm.

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on December 24, 2007, 12:05:49 pm

Merry Christmas Chuck, May the New Year bring you great thangs!

TampaTalon^">

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 24, 2007, 01:10:18 pm

Merry Christmas Chuck...you are truly a gift to us all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 24, 2007, 01:15:33 pm

Merry Christmas Chuck!!! I am truly glad to have met you this year. I didn't get to know you as well in Colorado, but I think we more than made up for that in SF. Hanging out with you was definitely one of the big highlights of my first trip to CA. We had so many laughs and good times.

And by the way your place looks beautiful. You have it decorated very well.

Jack

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2007, 01:29:31 pm

Hiya Scott and Jack!  Hope you both have a great Christmas!


PS, I think we are all great gifts to each other!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 24, 2007, 03:24:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 24, 2007, 01:29:31 pm

Hiya Scott and Jack!  Hope you both have a great Christmas!


PS, I think we are all great gifts to each other!  ;)

I second that Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 24, 2007, 04:54:47 pm

          Just a quick jump in here to say  Merry Christmas and Best wishes to you Chuck.. You are a
constant gift of joy and good humor.  May you find all your good feelings sent back to you in the next year..
So glad I got to know you friend.      

                              (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/snowman_8.gif)               

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2007, 10:58:19 pm

I'm glad I got to know you, too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 25, 2007, 08:22:26 pm

Sweet Dreams Young Prince, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKLFfVMqe-I[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2007, 08:31:05 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 25, 2007, 08:22:26 pm

Sweet Dreams Young Prince, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

damn, big bro...that vid always made me cry......I'm such a mush!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 10:03:05 am

Happy Wednesday BetterMost!!!!


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for those celebrating, Happy Boxing Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 10:12:44 am

Happy Wednesday, Chuck!!!  Are you off work today? Hope so!

I'm going to go east to medium town to get dog food. (I live in small town, 22 miles east to medium town and 42 west to big town.) I may pick up a few bargains while I'm there! Big town will be too daunting to face today, but I will go there Friday to meet my best friend and her daughter for shopping, eating out, and talking them into seeing "P.S., I Love You" -- then I can use my Barnes and Noble GC's!!  ;D

Jack talked me into getting a Taylor Swift CD. He didn't have to talk too hard. I don't know what else I'll get, but it's fun browsing!

Have a great day whatever you have planned, stud muffin!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 10:34:14 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 10:12:44 am

Happy Wednesday, Chuck!!!  Are you off work today? Hope so!

Have a great day whatever you have planned, stud muffin!  ;)

I'm at work, but so far, I'm the only one on my team who has shown up!  I may leave at two instead of four!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 10:46:39 am

At least you know the meaning of teamwork  -- SLACKERS!!! (Maybe slackers with hangovers?)  :P ;) 8)  Here's to leaving at 2:00!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 11:11:03 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 10:46:39 am

At least you know the meaning of teamwork  -- SLACKERS!!! (Maybe slackers with hangovers?)  :P ;) 8)  Here's to leaving at 2:00!  ;D

well, someone else just showed up, and if he's the only one that comes in, then I'm still leaving at 2!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 26, 2007, 11:15:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 11:11:03 am

well, someone else just showed up, and if he's the only one that comes in, then I'm still leaving at 2!

 :laugh:

I'm here. Better late than never!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 26, 2007, 11:36:35 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 10:12:44 am

Happy Wednesday, Chuck!!!  Are you off work today? Hope so!

I'm going to go east to medium town to get dog food. (I live in small town, 22 miles east to medium town and 42 west to big town.) I may pick up a few bargains while I'm there! Big town will be too daunting to face today, but I will go there Friday to meet my best friend and her daughter for shopping, eating out, and talking them into seeing "P.S., I Love You" -- then I can use my Barnes and Noble GC's!!  ;D

Jack talked me into getting a Taylor Swift CD. He didn't have to talk too hard. I don't know what else I'll get, but it's fun browsing!

Have a great day whatever you have planned, stud muffin!  ;)

You want be disappointed Shasta. It's a great CD.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 11:44:35 am

Hiya big bro Rich!

 Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 26, 2007, 11:45:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 11:44:35 am

Hiya big bro Rich!

 Merry Christmas!

Mornin!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2007, 06:02:16 pm

Hiya everyone!


Here's a special Holiday Can Can staring myself, ShakesTheGround, SmellyKellyJay, JStephens9, and LoneLeeB3!


The Cellar Scribblings Dancers!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 26, 2007, 06:15:09 pm

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I watched twice and I WILL watch again. That is so hilarious---it needs its own special place!

I like Truman and Jack's serious expressions!  8)  And Chuck -- you really like showing your nice white underpants! You and SKJ look into it, and I think Lee is a little nervous!

That is great!!  ;) You are so creative!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 26, 2007, 06:42:33 pm

I look like I am on Thorazine.  8)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 26, 2007, 07:31:10 pm

            That is too funny!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
   Good one Chuckles....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 26, 2007, 09:15:51 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I remember that Chuck!!! Now, that was a lot of fun  ;) Good job, you sure did get me laughing over that one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 09:20:46 am

Happy Thursday BetterMost!!!!


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The week is flying by, and a new year is upon us!

So, how about posting up about New Year Resolutions?  Do you have any?  What are they?

Mine are:



#1.  To try and save as much money as I can.

#2.  To reach my weight loss goal and get to 185lbs or less.  I'm already looking into a personal trainer.

#3.  After listening to many people here on the forum, I'm going to put the wheels in motion to get my poetry published.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 27, 2007, 09:32:19 am

Good morning Chuck!

I'm amazed that you're up so early. I heard that you and the gang were over at the sleepover club's dance floor doing the can-can into the wee hours!! Those kicks and cartwheels can tire a body out!

Those are very good, concise new year's resolutions. I don't make them because I disappoint myself enough as it is. If I happen to do something good, then....YAY!!

But I'm glad other people do make them. I think it's great! Goals!! I preach goals to my kids --- hmmmm....do as I say not as I do. (That's not good is it?)  :-\ I'll try to do better!!!  :D

Best of luck with yours, friend!!  :)

Are you working today? Do ya think your team will show? Will you be off work for Monday and Tuesday? Any good plans yet?

Have fun!! Thanks for entertaining us with the CAN-CAN!!  :laugh:  :laugh: That needs its own board. I love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 10:13:37 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 27, 2007, 09:32:19 am

Good morning Chuck!


Are you working today? Do ya think your team will show? Will you be off work for Monday and Tuesday? Any good plans yet?

Good morning, Shas!

Yes, I'm working today.  So far (once again) I am the only one here.  That will change soon.

I'll be working Monday, until 2, and off on Tuesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 27, 2007, 10:51:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 10:13:37 am

Good morning, Shas!

Yes, I'm working today.  So far (once again) I am the only one here.  That will change soon.

I'll be working Monday, until 2, and off on Tuesday.

Work Sucks!
I have to do inventory today no fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 10:57:50 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 27, 2007, 10:51:14 am

Work Sucks!
I have to do inventory today no fun.

Oh Rich....did you notice the vid in my blog!  If not, you may want to go back a few pages....


*runs from Rich*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 27, 2007, 11:00:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 10:57:50 am

Oh Rich....did you notice the vid in my blog!  If not, you may want to go back a few pages....


*runs from Rich*

lucky you I have to wait till I get home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 27, 2007, 11:02:20 am

Hehehehehheeehhheee. It is a hoot!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 11:03:13 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 27, 2007, 11:00:14 am

lucky you I have to wait till I get home.

Neeener neeener neeeeeener!


I want to be on the phone with you when you watch it, like I did with Truman!

He was hysterical!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 27, 2007, 11:06:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 11:03:13 am

Neeener neeener neeeeeener!


I want to be on the phone with you when you watch it, like I did with Truman!

He was hysterical!

Ok, that can be arranged.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 11:18:16 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 27, 2007, 11:06:33 am

Ok, that can be arranged.

Ohhh  fun!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 27, 2007, 11:27:54 am

Good morning Chuck...you little film maker you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 11:35:44 am

Quote from: Scott on December 27, 2007, 11:27:54 am

Good morning Chuck...you little film maker you.

I'm a man of many talents!  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2007, 11:59:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 11:35:44 am

I'm a man of many talents!  ;)  ;D

That's what scares us. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on December 27, 2007, 05:28:16 pm

Hey Chuck, just want to say Hi
and hope you had a wonderful Christmas time!

BTW - Nice and funny vid!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 07:03:40 pm

Ok everyone.....trying something different here.


I'm thinking that every once and a while, I'll do a "original vs. remake" poll, and see which more people like.

here is the first one, and this will be funny, seeing that this a brokeback site, with many country song fans.  The first "battle" I've set up, is a very popular country song.


Just remember, this is not a "which video is better" or "which song is better" contest.  This is which version do you like more.



The first contestant:



Rascall Flatts - What Hurts The Most

This version of the song got to #1 on the country charts, and #46 on the Billboard Hot 100.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJEs1TyzL_A[/youtube]




The second contestant:


Cascada - What Hurts The Most

European dance act Cascada scored a top 10 hit with "Everytime We Touch" and scored a big dance hit with "Miracle".  Her version of "What Hurts The Most" was released just weeks ago, and NYC radio is already starting to play it.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOC9QcHnsBo[/youtube]



So, which version do you like?   Vote on the poll, and let us know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 27, 2007, 07:21:51 pm

I like both of them. But I voted for "Rascal Flatts" because the theme of the song is sad, so I like the way they sing it. Cascada seems to heal by the end of her video, so the way she sings it for that makes sense.

I don't really "get" the RF video. I know he wrecks (do any other areas put crosses at wreck sites -- my area puts wreaths, crosses, angel statues -- just wondering if it's Southern regional or all over) But -- did she break up, did her dad make her break up, why didn't she say, "I see you" when she was with him, was she sick because of what happened or was she pregnant?? I've watched it several times. Dense, I know. Anybody know?

OK. That's fun to have a contest!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2007, 07:50:18 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 27, 2007, 07:21:51 pm

Do any other areas put crosses at wreck sites -- my area puts wreaths, crosses, angel statues -- just wondering if it's Southern regional or all over?

Naw, they do that in Pennsylvania, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 09:55:19 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 27, 2007, 09:45:57 pm

Don't hate me.   :(  But I'm not really into either version.  Guess I'm hard to please.   :-\

haahaahaa!  I don't hate ya!

Quote from: garycottle on December 27, 2007, 09:45:57 pm

In gay parlance you could say that I'm one high-maintenance bitch. 

Well, since that claim was made to me too, I can understand.  ;D

Quote from: garycottle on December 27, 2007, 09:45:57 pm

Now go find me something I like, or you can just talk to the hand.   :P

Oh really?   Well, what is it that you like?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 27, 2007, 09:56:52 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 27, 2007, 09:45:57 pm

Don't hate me.   :(  But I'm not really into either version.  Guess I'm hard to please.   :-\

In gay parlance you could say that I'm one high-maintenance bitch. 

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Now go find me something I like, or you can just talk to the hand.   :P

Now how are we gonna find you a BF with you telling all your stuff like that??!!! We needta have a little talk!  

( OMG -- I cannot believe he doesn't like Rascal Flatts, who doesn't like Rascal Flatts....geez!!!)    

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2007, 09:59:02 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 27, 2007, 09:56:52 pm

( OMG -- I cannot believe he doesn't like Rascal Flatts, who doesn't like Rascal Flatts....geez!!!)    

OMG -- Shasta, I cannot believe he doesn't like the Cascada song!  What gay man doesn't like a dance beat?





*just teasing, Gary.....I know PLENTY of gay men who HATE disco!*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 28, 2007, 12:06:29 am

Quote

Cascada - What Hurts The Most

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Thats SACRALIDGE!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 28, 2007, 12:17:32 am

I voted

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 28, 2007, 12:27:18 am

       I love Rascal Flats version...not so much the other one./... :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 07:24:15 am

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!


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It's the weekend already!   Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! 


Hope that everyone is feeling good today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 07:25:15 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 28, 2007, 12:06:29 am

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Thats SACRALIDGE!!!

I KNEW you'd have that reaction!  lmao!     :laugh:


I love the original, but my vote went to Cascada!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 07:27:05 am

Quote from: garycottle on December 28, 2007, 02:43:37 am

And Chuck, I love disco.  I just didn't care for this song.  Don't know why.  And I love the way you were so ready to find me something I do like, even after I was so rude.   :laugh:   You better be careful or a real meany is going to come along and take advantage of you.   :P

I didn't think you were rude, just playing around.  As for being taken advantage of......no worries.....I may be nice, but I'm no pushover.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 28, 2007, 08:03:38 am

Goode morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 28, 2007, 08:17:25 am

Good morning, Chuck. I'm up letting the dogs out....and it's raining again!! I'm going to meet friends halfway and shop, eat, and see a movie today.

Last night I watched "Legends of the Fall" which I'd seen many years ago, so it was practically like seeing it for the first time. It was very good and it's always nice to see Brad Pitt.

Have a fun Friday!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 28, 2007, 08:18:46 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 28, 2007, 08:17:25 am

Good morning, Chuck. I'm up letting the dogs out....and it's raining again!! I'm going to meet friends halfway and shop, eat, and see a movie today.

Last night I watched "Legends of the Fall" which I'd seen many years ago, so it was practically like seeing it for the first time. It was very good and it's always nice to see Brad Pitt.

Have a fun Friday!!!

That's one of my "God I need a good cry" movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 08:21:39 am

Quote from: Scott on December 28, 2007, 08:03:38 am

Goode morning Chuck

Good morning Scott, and Shasta!  Hope you both are well!

I'm on my way out the door to work, but saw you both replied here, and had to acknowledge that!

Scott, if you're looking for something to get you moving this morning, check out the Cascada video on the previous page.

lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 28, 2007, 08:25:59 am

I'm not too fond of RF, but, I have to give to them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 28, 2007, 08:26:57 am

Quote from: Scott on December 28, 2007, 08:18:46 am

That's one of my "God I need a good cry" movies.

Awwwww.... Yeah -- I cried too. Loved the beautiful Montana scenery. One Stab was right when he said "he should have let her go" about Susannah wanting to go back home and the dad had her stay till spring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2007, 09:47:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 08:21:39 am

Scott, if you're looking for something to get you moving this morning, check out the Cascada video on the previous page.

Or, I recommend a bran muffin. ...  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on December 28, 2007, 09:49:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2007, 09:47:45 am

Or, I recommend a bran muffin. ...  ;)  ;D

I am currently have no difficulty in that area of my life, thank you very much...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 09:51:49 am

thanks for sharing, Scott!     :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 28, 2007, 10:38:34 am

Well, I like both versions of the song. I had never seen the Rascal Flatts video before and it is quite a gut punch. If I were choosing betwixt videos I would choose Rascal Flatts, but I will have to study on the song and come back and vote later.

I know I should be running for president.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 28, 2007, 01:20:56 pm

I know I should be running for president.

Hey, Gary -- I'd vote for him, wouldn't you?!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 28, 2007, 02:20:22 pm

Can you imagine, that media mill sticking that camera in my face "Mr. Ground, do you have any comment regarding your past sexual history?" I'd be like "yeah it wasn't enough!"

Seriously you couldn't pay me to do that job.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 28, 2007, 04:00:04 pm

I can relate. Could send this to Jeff Foxworthy:

"If you remember the first time you had sex in a bed......

.....you might be a redneck."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2007, 05:26:41 pm

lmao.... y'all are tooo much!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2007, 08:54:48 pm

Chuck, I vote for Cascada. Her other song "Everytime We Touch" was a big favorite of mine and I think her version of "What Hurts The Most" is great. I like Cascada's sound plus I like the idea of something upbeat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2007, 12:16:40 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 28, 2007, 04:00:04 pm

I can relate. Could send this to Jeff Foxworthy:

"If you remember the first time you had sex in a bed......

.....you might be a redneck."

Let's see, what was on that t-shirt that I saw last weekend?

"You might be a redneck if the fifth grade was the best six years of your life."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 12:19:02 am

Redneck vernacular:

Iraq/Iran

"If I'd a had Iraq like Bobby Sue Johnson, I'd Iran for Miss Pumpkin Queen."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 29, 2007, 11:24:51 am

          Shasta!!!     To use Jess' vernacular.  Tsk!!  Tsk!!        :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 11:32:49 am

Happy Saturday BetterMost!!!!


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Well, it's the last weekend before the new year!  Hope everyone is ready to move onto 2008 with a sense of excitment and hope!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 11:47:54 am

I just saw this commerical on TV, and I'm slighty disturbed by it.



Anyone else think this is a real invastion of privacy?




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CGYfES3nCY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 29, 2007, 01:59:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 11:47:54 am

I just saw this commerical on TV, and I'm slighty disturbed by it.

Anyone else think this is a real invastion of privacy?

Yes, Chuck, I do see this as a real invasion of privacy. My sister got one of those for my father for his birthday in October and then I saw this advertised on TV a couple of days ago. Of course, like most presents my father gets, he has never used it. I didn't think too much about it until I saw the commercial. It has to be an invasion of privacy if you can listen in to other people's conversations. And really, do people really want to hear what others might be saying about them  ??? Maybe so, but they might not like what they hear  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 02:42:28 pm

I just wonder how well it really works. Like at the football game --- wouldn't he be able to hear what everyone else was saying-- the ones sitting between him and the huddle? That looks like it would be a big jumble of hearing a lot of people talking at once. That could get loud.

Try your dad's out and tell us how it works in a crowd, Jack!  ;D  Sometimes I think I need some kind of hearing help!!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 02:47:08 pm

Good morning, Chuck!! I slept really late today -- almost 11:00. What are you going to do? I will probably stay at home. I was gone a lot yesterday. Saw "P.S. I Love You" with my best friend and her daughter. We laughed, we cried, I got choked on Jr. Mints, we loved it!!!  :P

I am babysitting my aunt's chihuahua and my cousin's Yorkie -- they've gone north to visit family.

We never travel together. If I'm gone -- my cousin takes care of my dogs. If she's gone, I take care of hers. In the past I have paid boarding kennels more than my trip cost.  :o

Happy Saturday, CD!!!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 29, 2007, 02:53:12 pm

Okay Chuck, I am voting for the Rascal Flatts version because she runs after the truck.

(Well.....)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 03:10:31 pm

During my teen years and later -- when my youngest aunt and I ran around together, we had to compensate a lot for each other. I was legally blind in my right eye and she was totally deaf in her left ear. We always tried to situate ourselves so that I could best see and she could best hear! We still had a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 03:25:00 pm

My grandpa was hard of hearing in his left ear.  I remember he would turn that ear towards us when we were talking, so he would hear us better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 29, 2007, 03:26:34 pm

Yes it does seem that if it worked it would pick up all the conversations that were going on alll around which would end up being a bunch of jumbled mess. It would kind of be like when more than one radio station is coming in at the same frequency. I remember once there were two radio stations here battling for the same frequency. One was supposed to go off the air, but the owners rebelled and kept theirs on too. In some parts of town people were picking up one station, in other parts the other station was coming in, and in lots of places both were coming in resulting in a big jumbled mess of noise. Also, it seems that if something like this worked law enforcement would have already jumped on it so they could listen in on people. The government would like it too. I will try and see if I can borrow my fathers to see what it does. I don't think his is the one they show on TV.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 29, 2007, 03:30:40 pm

Shasta are you still legally blind in your right eye, that is if you don't mind me asking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 29, 2007, 03:43:26 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on December 29, 2007, 03:30:40 pm

Shasta are you still legally blind in your right eye, that is if you don't mind me asking.

No. I had a cornea transplant and I can see great out of it!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 04:01:51 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 29, 2007, 03:35:52 pm

Sorry if my statement seemed a bit sharp.  I just wanted to warn everyone that this thing is most likely a big waste of money.  But I agree with you Chuck, trying to sell it as an eavesdropping device is really cheesy.  Not only are they ripping people off, but they're appealing to base instincts while doing it.

Oh, no Gary, your statement didn't seem sharp at all.  No worries.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2007, 04:11:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 03:25:00 pm

My grandpa was hard of hearing in his left ear.  I remember he would turn that ear towards us when we were talking, so he would hear us better.

Hunh? Why did he turn his bad ear toward you to hear you better? Why didn't he turn his good ear toward you to hear you better?  ???

Are you sure he really wasn't trying to not hear you better?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2007, 05:14:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2007, 04:11:12 pm

Hunh? Why did he turn his bad ear toward you to hear you better? Why didn't he turn his good ear toward you to hear you better?  ???

Quote from: garycottle on December 29, 2007, 04:38:12 pm

This is a good question.  I always turn my good ear toward someone talking to me.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I know, and I never understood it myself.  I know he wasn't totally deaf, so I think he had a "use it or lose it" mentality, and felt like he should "force" it to work, as if that was even possible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 29, 2007, 05:50:22 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 29, 2007, 03:35:52 pm

Sorry if my statement seemed a bit sharp.  I just wanted to warn everyone that this thing is most likely a big waste of money.  But I agree with you Chuck, trying to sell it as an eavesdropping device is really cheesy.  Not only are they ripping people off, but they're appealing to base instincts while doing it.

It wasn't sharp at all Gary. Actually the way they start out they make it seem a good way for someone to hear things who has problems hearing. My father does have problems hearing out of one ear so I never really thought anything about it until I saw the ad. In the ad they start out that way, but then they move on to show how you can hear other people's conversations. They even seem to make that look innocent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 30, 2007, 09:19:59 pm

Since most of my Bettermost friends make their way here, I'm borrowing your blog space again, Chuck.   :laugh:

Happy New Year

To All!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 30, 2007, 09:22:35 pm

Hey Debbie!!!! And a very Happy New Year to you too. Yes, Chuck's place is quite popular so everyone will see it I think. Everyone likes to drop in to see his outfits  ;D Oh, and thanks for the great Christmas card.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 30, 2007, 11:06:49 pm

Howdy Chuckie and all who visits.


I think Ill also take the opportunity to wish everyone a

Happy New Year!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2007, 07:29:57 am

Happy Monday BetterMost!!!!


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I'm glad to see you all here!   Hope that everyone has a great day, and a great new year!


May 2008 be nothing but positive to you all, because that's what you all deserve.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2007, 07:33:17 am

And how about this for strange dreams?


I had a dream last night, that I was at a big Brokie gathering.  We were all in a theater, ready to watch the movie, but it was all screwed up.

Ennis rode a bike into town.   :o

People tried to chase him out of town for being a stranger.

The film kept stopping and going out of focus.......it was different.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on December 31, 2007, 08:17:00 am

Happy New Year`s Eve Chuck
and best wishes for 2008!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 31, 2007, 09:05:53 am

Best wishes to you for a wonderful new year Chuck. Another we have before us like a blank canvas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 31, 2007, 10:17:33 am

          Have a wonderful and Happy New Year.  Be careful, and be safe......yeehaw.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 10:27:38 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 31, 2007, 09:05:53 am

Best wishes to you for a wonderful new year Chuck. Another we have before us like a blank canvas.

**Also reminding us of Chuck and Gary's brains.  :laugh: J/K!!! No revenge!!!!



Last Monday of 2007. Happy Monday/NYE, Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on December 31, 2007, 10:44:01 am

Happy New Year, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 31, 2007, 12:06:14 pm

Pretty strange dream, Chuck.

In the beginning, people were saying that you ("you" in general) saw something new and different in the movie every time you watched it, but I've never seen anything that different.  Not Ennis on a bicycle, anyway.

Maybe it's going out of focus because we're seeing a reflection of our own lives in it?

Hmmmmm.   :-\

It could be related to Truman's idea of the blank canvas.  Or maybe it's just time for me to stop anaylyzing dreams.   ;D

Anyway, Happy New Year!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 31, 2007, 03:48:12 pm

Happy New Year's Eve Chuckie!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 04:50:35 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 31, 2007, 04:44:24 pm

>:( 

Haha -- you are just now seeing that? Don't even TRY
to act mad!!  :P  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2007, 08:06:29 pm

lmao@ shasta!  Gary, laugh about it.  ;)  :laugh:


I've decided that I'm going to wear the cowboy hat earring that was given to me by a fellow brokie to the party tonight, so that I will have all my Brokie friends with me in spirit at the party tonight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 08:18:31 pm

Awwww....that's sweet, Chuck!!!

Gary's not mad -- he's just playing.  He couldn't be mad at me!!  ::)  Not for long anyway!!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 31, 2007, 09:20:51 pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR CHUCK!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 31, 2007, 09:31:37 pm

      Happy New Year buttercup.  I can picture you now......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 31, 2007, 09:48:34 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on December 30, 2007, 09:22:35 pm

Hey Debbie!!!!

Oh, and thanks for the great Christmas card.

Thanks for your card, too, Jack.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2007, 09:53:17 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 31, 2007, 09:31:37 pm

      Happy New Year buttercup.  I can picture you now......

"Buttercup"?

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Happy New Year, Sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 10:26:14 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 31, 2007, 10:11:10 pm

A tabulae rasae is blank.  So how could I be mad?   :P   :laugh:

Besides Chuck, I think Shasta meant to imply that you and I were innocent.    :)

Uhhhh......No.   8)


More like I meant to imply that Chuck and Gary = (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/BRATTY.gif)

O0  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  O0

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on December 31, 2007, 10:44:28 pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR LIL BRO

LOVE YA!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2008, 11:42:34 am

Good Morning BetterMost!!!!


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Happy New Year to all my BetterMost buds!  Hope that 2008 is a banner year for you all!!

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And with the amout of quoting I'm about to do, this will be a long ass post to my blog! 

Quote from: Sharon Amber on December 31, 2007, 08:17:00 am

Happy New Year`s Eve Chuck and best wishes for 2008!

Thank you, Sharon love!  Looking forward to another year of you spreading love and poems in your blog!

Quote from: Shakestheground on December 31, 2007, 09:05:53 am

Best wishes to you for a wonderful new year Chuck. Another we have before us like a blank canvas.

Big Brother Truman!  Looking forward to another year of your thoughtful words and posts.  Love you!

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 10:27:38 am

Last Monday of 2007. Happy Monday/NYE, Chuck!!

Shasta!  Looking forward to another year of fun, play, and jokes in the Sleepover Club!

Quote from: Dagi on December 31, 2007, 10:44:01 am

Happy New Year, Chuck!

Dear Dagi!   Looking forward to another year of your sweet and caring posts in my and Gary's blogs!

Quote from: dejavu on December 31, 2007, 12:06:14 pm

Happy New Year!

Debbie!  Looking forward to another year of you being my beta, and the Brokie gatherings!

Quote from: brokeback_dev on December 31, 2007, 03:48:12 pm

Happy New Year's Eve Chuckie!!!!!

BBDev!   Looking forward to another year of watching all the pieces fall together for you and your hubby on your blog!  ;D

Quote from: jstephens9 on December 31, 2007, 09:20:51 pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR CHUCK!!!

Hiya Jack!  Looking forward to another year of funny comments and 'stupid girl posts' on your blog and mine!  :laugh:

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 31, 2007, 09:31:37 pm

Happy New Year buttercup.  I can picture you now......

Janice!  My ice angel from SF!  :laugh:  Looking forwards to another year of laughs, limericks, and pics worth a thousand words!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2007, 09:53:17 pm

Happy New Year, Sweetie!

Jeff!  Looking forwards to another year of jokes, bran muffins, "lil' darlins" and innuendos!  :laugh:

Quote from: loneleeb3 on December 31, 2007, 10:44:28 pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR LIL BRO

LOVE YA!  :-*

Rich, my other big bro!   Looking forward to another year of your learning experiences!  Love you too!

Quote from: garycottle on December 31, 2007, 04:47:59 am

HAPPY NEW YEAR CHUCK!!!

Gary!  Looking forward to another year of your introspection, your sharing it, and your humor!

(oh, and I paired your and Rich's greetings together for a reason)

Rich and Gary, hope you're ready for another year of tickle threats!  ;)

Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Rich    Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Gary

Quote from: garycottle on December 31, 2007, 10:11:10 pm

Besides Chuck, I think Shasta meant to imply that you and I were innocent.   :)

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 31, 2007, 10:26:14 pm

Uhhhh......No.   8)


More like I meant to imply that Chuck and Gary = (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/BRATTY.gif)

Hey, no fair using my gif against me and Gary!  >:(   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 01, 2008, 12:02:31 pm

             best of New Years to you Chuckles..          The tickle bandit   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2008, 12:08:14 pm

And now!   Let's start the new year off with a new "remake contest"!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



The winner of the first one (What Hurts The Most) was Rascal Flatts.  No surprise there!  However, what did surprise me was the voting was very close!  Only 2 votes seperated Rascal Flatts and Cascada!


This next session is the battle of the girl groups!


The Supremes  


Though Smokey Robinson & the Miracles had dealt with the subject of children born out of wedlock on an early, non-charting single titled "Bad Girl," the theme wouldn't prove to be successful until years later when Diana Ross & the Supremes would address the subject on "Love Child." Not only did it set some kind of precedent through its subject matter, it also was the group's first number one hit not written by the songwriting/production trio of Holland-Dozier-Holland.  

The writers decided to forego any romantic themes in favor of a socially conscious story line.  "Love Child" settled at number two R&B for three weeks and number one pop for two weeks in the fall of 1968.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax6FA340D7A[/youtube]



Sweet Sensation


From the years of 1985 to 1995, dance music was dominated by a genre called "freestyle".  Freestyle was a form of dance music that melded disco with latin sounds like merangue and salsa.  Numerous girl groups like The Cover Girls, Exposé, Company B. all put hit singles in the charts.  One of those girl groups was Sweet Sensation, who managed to get 6 hits on the charts, 4 of them in the Top 20.  

With the amount of teen pregnancies on the rise in the late 80s and early 90s, Sweet Sensation expressed an interest of doing a remake of The Supreme's classic hit, "Love Child" in 1990.  It got to #6 on the dance single sales chart, and #14 on the Hot 100 chart.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn6tyA8mi0M[/youtube]


So, which version do you like better?   Vote in the poll, and let us know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 01, 2008, 01:04:34 pm

Quote

And with the amout of quoting I'm about to do, this will be a long ass post to my blog! 

First of all, let me say --- that was an impressive post, Chuck!!

How was your NYE party? Ya gonna tell us about it?

Now, I'll be back in a jiffy to listen and vote!!

Happy first day of the year, Chuck!!!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on January 01, 2008, 01:34:27 pm

Hope you have a wonderful first day of the new year, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 01, 2008, 02:05:22 pm

Sweet Sensation version was good (geez-I wish I had a bit of their energy today), but no one beats Miss Ross and the Supremes on that one! My vote goes to them.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 01, 2008, 03:01:32 pm

Happy 2008 Chuck.

I voted for Diana Ross and the Supremes

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 01, 2008, 03:53:43 pm

               :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
                                                   The Supremes
                      That was the Love Child that wouldnt go away.  I turned the video on.  Then it kept
cycling.  I had to finally just let it play out, until it finally quit.  Like three rounds.............. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 01, 2008, 05:30:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2008, 11:42:34 am

Debbie!  Looking forward to another year of you being my beta, and the Brokie gatherings!

Hey, Chuck, thanks so much!

I am definitely looking forward to another year of your writing, and to the Brokie gatherings also!

Happy New Year!  I hope it's a great one for you and everyone close to you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 01, 2008, 05:54:32 pm

Well you know I think one is as good as another, they were just from different times and different groups. I voted for the 80s version cause I knew it was important to you.  ;)

But you know Diana Ross's haid looks too big for her body, like one of them elf videos or something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 01, 2008, 06:49:39 pm

Had to vote for the Supremes!
What can I say, I'm a traditionalist.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2008, 07:55:56 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 01, 2008, 01:57:42 pm

But I'm puzzled by one remark you made.  What did you mean when you said that Debbie was your beta?  If it's some kind of inside thing between the two of you, then please feel free not to answer.   :D

Hiya Gary!  Sorry for the late reply, just saw your question.

I'm in the middle of writing a slash story called "Tribute".  Debbie is acting as my beta, meaning I give her my work before it is posted to my Live Journal account.  She proofreads it for mistakes, and to check for continuity, and returns it to me with corrections (spelling, grammar) and makes possible suggestions (that I am free to take or not) and then I post it to be read.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: wulfar360 on January 01, 2008, 08:18:06 pm

there was a team of  drag queens at my bar lastnight that did the supremes! i like  all kinds of music  like tthe supremes and more of the same

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2008, 08:49:42 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 01, 2008, 08:42:03 pm

Thanks Chuck.  I knew I wasn't getting something.   :laugh:  And I just hate that.  Guess I'm nosy.   :P

Well, I didn't find it nosy.  And I try to be an open book in my life.  So feel free to ask me anything at anytime, and I will be as open about it as I can.

That goes for anybody.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 01, 2008, 09:36:55 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 01, 2008, 09:32:13 pm

How big is your willie?  When flaccid and when turgid?   :laugh:

Hey, you said I should feel free to ask you anything.   :P

(I'm only kidding, BTW.  You don't have to tell me.  Really.  Don't be like my friend Pokey.  Last spring he bought a huge RV, and then he was talking about buying a Hummer, too.  My reaction to this news was to ask him if his dick was really that small.  He retorted by sending me pictures of the hairy beast.   :-X )

ROTFLMAO!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:
You so crazy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2008, 09:58:40 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 01, 2008, 09:32:13 pm

How big is your willie?  When flaccid and when turgid?   :laugh:

Hey, you said I should feel free to ask you anything.   :P

You have an answer on the way.  ;D

Quote from: garycottle on January 01, 2008, 09:32:13 pm

(I'm only kidding, BTW.  You don't have to tell me.  Really.  Don't be like my friend Pokey.  Last spring he bought a huge RV, and then he was talking about buying a Hummer, too.  My reaction to this news was to ask him if his dick was really that small.  He retorted by sending me pictures of the hairy beast.   :-X )

Oh....um.....okay.


*runs to look for "recall" button on email*






Just kidding!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2008, 11:12:30 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 01, 2008, 09:32:13 pm

(I'm only kidding, BTW.  You don't have to tell me.  Really.  Don't be like my friend Pokey.  Last spring he bought a huge RV, and then he was talking about buying a Hummer, too.  My reaction to this news was to ask him if his dick was really that small.  He retorted by sending me pictures of the hairy beast.   :-X )

Your friend Pokey's, er, poker, was so small he had to pay for a hummer?  ???

 ;D  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2008, 07:23:03 am

Good Morning BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Gary!   LMAO at Nick Tarr!  That was funny!  Him in a tube top and mini skirt........not the image I wanted before breakfast!

:laugh:

Well, it's Wednesday!  Half way through the week already!  It's a good thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2008, 07:30:35 am

Gary, that second vid is great too!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2008, 07:43:41 am

Quote from: garycottle on January 02, 2008, 07:40:44 am

Glad you liked them, Chuck.   ;D

 :laugh:


Oh, let's start the new year off right, Gary!


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Gary

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 07:58:20 am

Good Morning BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's almost the weekend!   Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I've had a busy morning (I'll explain later) so this is just a hit and run for now!  I'll be back to post more here, and on everyone else's blog, when I get back!


However, I will quote Gary's post above, just because it made me laugh out loud.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 08:00:48 am

Quote from: garycottle on January 03, 2008, 03:46:06 am

Good morning Chuck.  Here's a special video just for you.  Golly, no wonder you like tickling.  It looks better than sex.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I wouldn't say that!  lmao!  It can be fun, though!  ;D  Thanks for making me laugh, I would never have expected to see this in my blog! 

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 08:35:20 am

Good morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 09:10:25 am

Good Morning Scott!


Now that I'm here at work, I can catch up on my stuff here.  I had a busy morning today at home, and my time was limited.

I was working on an assignment for the Dave Cullen Forum.  We have a feature there called "The Daily Sheet".  Sort of like an online forum newspaper, and it was daily, now it's 3 times a week.

I had found out that three of our members there are expecting babies, so it was my job to find out if they were willing to each give a small quote (nothing too private) about their excitement of their impending motherhood.

Each of them agreed, and they all sent their replies to me this morning.  I had to coordinate them all, and write a brief intro about the "Brokie babies" and send it to "The Daily Sheet" editors so they can run it in the Saturday edition.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:12:06 am

Our very own Hedda Hopper!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 09:14:37 am

Quote from: Scott on January 03, 2008, 09:12:06 am

Our very own Hedda Hopper!!!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:16:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 09:14:37 am

 :laugh:

Or are you partial to Louella?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 09:26:34 am

Quote from: Scott on January 03, 2008, 09:16:11 am

Or are you partial to Louella?

I think the one that fits me most is Perez Hilton.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 09:36:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 09:26:34 am

I think the one that fits me most is Perez Hilton.   ::)

You wish LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2008, 10:11:55 am

       Chuck you are a wonder.  I dont know how you fit all your forum stuff in and do your job too....

Then have time to go to all the meets that you have attended..........wow

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 10:20:49 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2008, 10:11:55 am

Chuck you are a wonder.  I dont know how you fit all your forum stuff in and do your job too....

Then have time to go to all the meets that you have attended..........wow

I think it's because I have a very relaxed work atmosphere.  They don't care that I spend time here or DCF, as long as my work is done.

Because of that, as soon as they give me something to do, I get it done asap, that way, they're happy, and I get play time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 10:22:29 am

Quote from: Scott on January 03, 2008, 09:36:17 am

You wish LOL

Actually, I don't.  I can't stand him.  I think he's jerky, and annoying!


And you know what, you've given me a topic for my blog tomorrow!  lmao! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 03, 2008, 10:24:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2008, 10:22:29 am

Actually, I don't.  I can't stand him.  I think he's jerky, and annoying!


And you know what, you've given me a topic for my blog tomorrow!  lmao! 

So glad I could be of assistance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2008, 06:42:47 am

Good Morning BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday!

I'm meeting some Brokies in NYC for dinner tonight, and karaoke!  I'm psyched!  ;D   Who else has cool plans this weekend?


Ok, I don't think I've talked about this here (but with the way I post, it could be a repeat :laugh:) so let's talk.  And before anyone gets the wrong idea, this is not to show that I (or anyone that participates) has low self esteem.  I'm putting it up with humor as the intent, and anyone who decides to join in would be doing it with humor as well.

Local radio station Z100 has a morning show that discusses off the wall topics, and then takes calls from listeners to add their opinions.  Yesterday, their topic was called "Who would you want, but who can you get?"  They went on to explain this way:

"Everyone has a celebrity they woul want to "get".  It's just a fantasy, because you know you are not actually gonna get them.  Now.....say you walk into a room full of celebrities, who could you "get"?  This isn't a fantasty of who you would want, but who you could convince to be with you."

The replies from the station employees, as well as listeners, were hysterical.  So let's try it here.  I'll start.


Who would I want?  Oh, that's simple.....either George Clooney or Jake Gyllenhaal.


(http://www.poster.net/clooney-george/clooney-george-photo-george-clooney-6233612.jpg)(http://upload.moldova.org/movie/actors/j/jake_gyllenhaal/thumbnails/tn2_jake_gyllenhaal_2.jpg)


Now......who could I really get?




Perez Hilton        :laugh:





(http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200704/r139160_476527.jpg)


Ok, who's next?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 07:55:58 am

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/6061_morten02339.jpg)

                                                                   (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/501199.jpg)
                                 I would want!!!!
                          Handsome sexy, and intelligent
                              Viggo Mortensen


 (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/carrotop_vegas-756192.jpg)       


                                     who I would probably get??        

                                                   LOL

                                        steroid infested strange!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on January 04, 2008, 08:58:55 am

Great game.  ;D Give me some time to think about it. I´ll come back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 04, 2008, 09:29:25 am

Well Chuck you picked my two, but I would really like to meet up with Colin Ferguson from Eurika.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 04, 2008, 09:30:05 am

But I'd probably end up here:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 09:58:07 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 04, 2008, 09:30:05 am

But I'd probably end up here:

Hunh. Those horses would be more faithful than most men. Stick with the horses, Tru.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 04, 2008, 09:59:53 am

The horses are beautiful, ain't they?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 04, 2008, 10:05:18 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 09:58:07 am

Hunh. Those horses would be more faithful than most men. Stick with the horses, Tru.

I concur!
The horses are beautiful!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 10:21:13 am

   Ok Rich, lets see yours....we showed you ours...........tee hee

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 10:25:25 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 04, 2008, 09:59:53 am

The horses are beautiful, ain't they?

They are. Horses are noble creatures.

I especially like the one the guy has his left hand on. Would you call that one a chestnut?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2008, 10:53:31 am

Want: Johnny Depp

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/azipperer/Johnny-Depp.jpg)




Get: Johnny Depp wannabe

(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/ksprinzl/johnny-depp.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 04, 2008, 11:04:00 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 10:21:13 am

   Ok Rich, lets see yours....we showed you ours...........tee hee

I'll have to do some research! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2008, 12:53:34 pm

LOL. Thanks. I probably couldn't get him either -- looks like a pretty, young girl with him was cut out of the picture!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 01:01:31 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 04, 2008, 12:53:34 pm

LOL. Thanks. I probably couldn't get him either -- looks like a pretty, young girl with him was cut out of the picture!

Make that a pretty, young, very nearsighted girl. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2008, 01:05:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 01:01:31 pm

Make that a pretty, young, very nearsighted girl. ...

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

He could have a fantastic personality, tho.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2008, 01:15:16 pm

           He looks like Ron Jeremy.?  Maybe thats his attraction.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 01:19:41 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 04, 2008, 01:09:24 pm

Or he could have told her he could get her into the movies, and she was dumb enough to believe him.   ;D

Maybe he bought her a ticket?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2008, 03:20:42 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 04, 2008, 01:07:32 pm

Who could I get?  Paul Giamatti


Pual's a great guy, and very talented.  One could do a lot worse.  A lot!  But he's no looker, let's face it.   :laugh:

*wonders if now is a bad time to say that just a few weeks ago, someone told me that I resemble Paul Giamatti.  :o  Perhaps is was their way of saying "Chuckie, you ugly!"

 :'( :'( :'( :'(












 ;) ;D :laugh:   No worries, Gary, I'm not offended at all!  ;D   I just HAD to post that story after I read your comment!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sharon on January 04, 2008, 03:37:39 pm

Hey Chuck,  :D
nice game - what I want and what I get!
- I come again and let`s see ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2008, 04:20:41 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 04, 2008, 03:34:47 pm

I'll try to remember to put a little salt on my foot before I stick it in my mouth the next time.   :-X  If it's any consolation I don't see the resemblance.

Sorry about that, Chuck.  *Gary slinks away.*

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


The line about salt on your foot just killed me!  haahaaa

Don't apologize, Gary, I found it funny!   :D  No reason at all to slink away, now get your butt back here!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 04:25:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2008, 04:20:41 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


The line about salt on your foot just killed me!  haahaaa

Don't apologize, Gary, I found it funny!   :D  No reason at all to slink away, now get your butt back here!   ;D

You mean you're not even gonna threaten to tickle him?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 04, 2008, 04:42:43 pm

I'd be happy with Paul Giamatti.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2008, 10:12:28 pm

Happy Weekend, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope everyone is having a great weekend!


all I have to say is, I love it when Brokies get together!






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Back row:  MaineGirl (Sue), "Lady V", Karen1129 (Karen), Meryl, Teresa
Front row: SmellyKellyJay (Kel), CellarDweller (Chuck), DejaVu (Debbie)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2008, 10:16:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2008, 04:25:19 pm

You mean you're not even gonna threaten to tickle him?  ;D

I threaten poor Gary with that all the time!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 05, 2008, 10:42:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2008, 10:12:28 pm

Happy Weekend, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!


all I have to say is, I love it when Brokies get together!






(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Karen%20NYC%20Trip/KarenNYC08012.jpg)


Back row:  MaineGirl (Sue), "Lady V", Karen1129 (Karen), Meryl, Teresa
Front row: SmellyKellyJay (Kel), CellarDweller (Chuck), DejaVu (Debbie)

:) Cute, fun group --- where are you and who took the picture?

What did you sing, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2008, 10:55:26 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 05, 2008, 10:42:49 pm

:) Cute, fun group --- where are you and who took the picture?

What did you sing, Chuck?

we were outside an Italian resturant in NYC called Carmine's.  Very good food! 

Never did any karaoke.  The place we went to, everyone (but us) seemed to be 25 or under, so we didn't stay.

lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 05, 2008, 10:58:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2008, 10:55:26 pm

we were outside an Italian resturant in NYC called Carmine's.  Very good food! 

Never did any karaoke.  The place we went to, everyone (but us) seemed to be 25 or under, so we didn't stay.

lmao

 :laugh: ;D  Youngsters!

Well, that dessert looked good!!! It probably took all 8 of you to finish it!

Glad you all had fun together!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 07:18:15 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Weekends go by too quickly!  That's all I have to say!   Damn!   Wasn't it just Friday afternoon?


Anyway, hope everryone had a great weekend!  I had fun in NYC on Friday, and then spent the rest of the weekend just being lazy!  ;D


One minor setback this weekend, exercise wise.  The personal trainer I wanted to hire has backed out, booked until March, and I don't want to wait that long to hire one.  There is a gym by my job, and I'll see what the membership fees are there, and if they offer personal trainers.


And now, how about a new "remake" poll?  Here is our first contestant.

Canadian Gordon Lightfoot first began to gain recognition in the mid-'60s as a songwriter when his compositions "For Lovin' Me" and "Early Morning Rain" became hits for Peter, Paul & Mary, and Marty Robbins topped the country charts with "Ribbon of Darkness." Lightfoot's own style was understated, his tasteful folk arrangements topped by a gentle burr of a voice. His albums began to appear in 1966, but it was not until the start of the '70s that he became a big success as a performer, scoring in 1970 with Sit Down Young Stranger, which contained his hit "If You Could Read My Mind," a song with a typically flowing melodic line and gently poetic lyrics.

In 1971, "If You Could Read My Mind" got to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta0a3DFUU0Y[/youtube]


Stars on 54 is a one shot group made up of dance stars Ultra Naté, Amber, and Jocelyn Enriquez. They were hired to perform a song on the soundtrack of the movie "54", all about the famous "Studio 54" disco that was the hangout/haunt of a number of celebrities during the days of disco.  The song opens with Ultra Naté, followed by Amber, finished up with Jocelyn Enriquez.

In 1998, their version of "If You Could Read My Mind" got to #3 on the dance singles charts, and #52 on the Billboard Hot 100.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ZbiemJ1KU[/youtube]


So, which version do you like?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 07, 2008, 07:33:56 am

Morning, Chuck. Awwww...I'm sad I can't go back to bed this morning -- it was very shocking to hear an alarm clock today. I'll have to listen to the music tonight--love that song, tho.  May Monday pass well for ya.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 09:57:30 am

I love Gordon Lightfoot.  :) He's part of the soundtrack of my youth.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 11:04:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 09:57:30 am

I love Gordon Lightfoot.  :) He's part of the soundtrack of my youth.  :)

I like him too....."Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald", "If You Could Read My Mind", "Sundown",

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 11:07:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 11:04:56 am

I like him too....."Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald", "If You Could Read My Mind", "Sundown",

A very sexy voice.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 07, 2008, 02:30:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 09:57:30 am

I love Gordon Lightfoot.  :) He's part of the soundtrack of my youth.  :)

Me, too. 

Chuck, I love all the songs you mentioned up there when describing the poll, and the other songs you mention below.  "Early Morning Rain" ... "Sundown" ... "Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" ... somewhere around here I must have a Greatest Hits CD with many others.


Now, as for the poll, since I can't play the remake on my computer and haven't heard it, I guess I'll not vote this time.  But I'll be interested in the results.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 07, 2008, 02:39:25 pm

I chose Gordon Lightfoot. I know Bug Shock!
I can't play the songs here at work but I know which one I'll pick anyway.
I love "Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" to this day.
I remember my Best Friend Mike had this 45 and we would play it over and over again while we played Parcheesi and ate our Halloween candy! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 07, 2008, 02:42:45 pm

I really prefer the Gordon Lightfoot version.  Maybe that's just out of a sense of my own personal history though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 02:48:06 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 07, 2008, 02:39:25 pm

I chose Gordon Lightfoot. I know Bug Shock!

 ???












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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 07, 2008, 02:58:35 pm

One other note, Chuck.

I saw all your NYC pics posted on the Social Events thread here for Karen's birthday.  Very nice.

I'm going to copy a few (not all) of my pics from Dave Cullen Forum to BetterMost when I have a chance -- since there are some familiar people in them.  Get my post count up over here, anyway.   ;D

So if anyone wants to see more pics from the weekend, check later today (btw, it's finished now).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 07, 2008, 03:00:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 02:48:06 pm

 ???


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 :laugh:    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 07, 2008, 03:08:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 02:48:06 pm

 ???
(http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/30/42/22844230.jpg)

Two Words........

Smart Ass!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 03:28:12 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 07, 2008, 02:39:25 pm

I chose Gordon Lightfoot. I know Bug Shock!

Who?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 07, 2008, 03:34:49 pm

      Me too I picked Gordon Lightfoot.  I tried to vote, and it wouldnt let me.  Said I already had...so oh well??

     I love him, and I loved Harry Chapin too...Cats in The Cradle...good stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 03:48:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 03:28:12 pm

Who?  ???

lamo!  Jeff, he typed too quickly, and gave us a sentance of typos!

his sentance reads...... I know Bug Shock.

It should read .......I know, big shock.


:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 07, 2008, 04:40:32 pm

My pictures from Karen's NYC dinner have now all been posted on BetterMost (all the ones that are going to be posted -- some weren't worth moving).

Scott, there's more since you commented -- thanks, we did have a good time.

I'll let Meryl and Kelly know, too, in case they don't read this thread.



P.S. -- While posting the pictures, I finally went from being a "Jr. Ranch Hand" to a "Sr. Ranch Hand."
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2008, 05:20:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 03:48:30 pm

lamo!  Jeff, he typed too quickly, and gave us a sentance of typos!

his sentance reads...... I know Bug Shock.

It should read .......I know, big shock.


:laugh:

 ::) Oh. Sorry. I thought maybe Lightfoot worked with a backup singer or studio musician who went by the name of Bug Shock, and Rich was acquainted with him. I was thinking, How cool would that be?!

Sorry, Rich, I didn't mean anything. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 07, 2008, 05:54:44 pm

Hi chuckie 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 06:50:44 pm

y'all remember Casey Casem and his "long distance dedications"?  During his American Top 40 countdown each Sunday, he would read a message from someone, and then play a dedication from them to whoever their message was directed at.

I have my own dedication today.

It's for a friend who feels like they've lost their way.  Crossroad in front of them, no idea of which way to go.  Alone and afraid, darkness is all that's in front of them, feeling like they are stuck in an "in between" place, not really belonging anywhere.

I've talked to my friend, and told them I've been there, and they'll get through.  We all know that doesn't matter, however.  When you are not the one feeling this way, it's easy to say.  And when you are the one feeling this way, sometimes, there is nothing anyone can say to make it better.

I wish there was more that I could do, but all I can do is say what I've said before.  I've been there.  You're right, it's lonely and scary.  It gets better, and you'll make it through.  You've got my ear, my shoulder, and my hand whenever you need them.  Love you!




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtNqWhbLQDY&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 07, 2008, 08:01:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 07, 2008, 06:50:44 pm

y'all remember Casey Casem and his "long distance dedications"?  During his American Top 40 countdown each Sunday, he would read a message from someone, and then play a dedication from them to whoever their message was directed at.

I have my own dedication today.

It's for a friend who feels like they've lost their way.  Crossroad in front of them, no idea of which way to go.  Alone and afraid, darkness is all that's in front of them, feeling like they are stuck in an "in between" place, not really belonging anywhere.

I certainly do remember Casey Casem -- used to listen to his American Top 40 countdown each Sunday, and even tried to write the whole thing down on paper.  I don't actually remember the details of his dedications, though.

Chuck, there may not be anything else you can do for your friend right now, but I know the time will come when you will help them in any way you can.  Having them in your thoughts now is so important.


Gary, when I read your line about "I won't read this book again because I know the end is just too hard to take" I had to agree -- that line always brought tears to my eyes, long before BBM, and now it does remind me of BBM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 07, 2008, 08:08:04 pm

I voted for Gordon Lightfoot. The girls were good, too, but I like the slower version for that song.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 07:29:31 am

Good morning, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great day!

The week is flying by, which is good for me!  I don't work Friday!  ;D 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 07:45:45 am

      Morning Chuckles the random Tickler.....

    If you have Friday off, do you have anything great planned for the weekend.?  I know you are
always busy with something or other?     


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                                         A busy Little Bee
   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 08, 2008, 08:08:33 am

Hi, C!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 08:33:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 07:29:31 am

Good morning, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great day!

The week is flying by, which is good for me!  I don't work Friday!  ;D 

Mornin lil nro!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 08, 2008, 08:41:47 am

"Are you sure that forman won't fire you?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 08, 2008, 08:42:59 am

Morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:15:38 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 07:45:45 am

      Morning Chuckles the random Tickler.....

 :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 07:45:45 am

If you have Friday off, do you have anything great planned for the weekend.?  I know you are always busy with something or other?

I'm leavin' on a jet plane....don't know when I'll be back again......












*actually, flying out to visit with friends, and will be back Sunday night*   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:16:59 am

*waves at Shasta and Rich*

Hey you two!  How be you?

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 08, 2008, 08:41:47 am

"Are you sure that forman won't fire you?"

He owes me!  I worked through a blizzard last Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:20:24 am

Quote from: Scott on January 08, 2008, 08:42:59 am

Morning Chuck!

Good morning to you, Crooner!  What song would you sing to wake me up in the morning?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 08, 2008, 09:21:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:20:24 am

Good morning to you, Crooner!  What song would you sing to wake me up in the morning?

"Mama Don't Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys."  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:23:04 am

Quote from: Scott on January 08, 2008, 09:21:42 am

"Mama Don't Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys."  LOL

lmao!  I actually have that song!  I got it for the first BBM BBQ back in '06!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 09:51:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:16:59 am

He owes me!  I worked through a blizzard last Christmas.

Yeah, but the blizzard you worked through came in a cup from Dairy Queen.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 10:10:16 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 09:51:34 am

Yeah, but the blizzard you worked through came in a cup from Dairy Queen.  ;D

ROFLMAO  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 10:35:19 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 09:51:34 am

Yeah, but the blizzard you worked through came in a cup from Dairy Queen.  ;D

bitch

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 10:35:41 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 10:10:16 am

ROFLMAO  :laugh:

bitch

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 11:10:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 10:35:19 am

bitch

That's MISTER Bitch to you, Sonny.  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 12:48:10 pm

I just had an experience at work that shows how stupid people are.

I can't write about it now, about to go to lunch, but I will post it this afternoon.

I'm still laughing about it!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 08, 2008, 02:09:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 12:48:10 pm

I will post it this afternoon.

Oh, please do!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 02:49:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 12:48:10 pm

I just had an experience at work that shows how stupid people are.

I can't write about it now, about to go to lunch, but I will post it this afternoon.

I'm still laughing about it!

 :laugh:

Y a big ole tease!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 02:51:06 pm

    Chuck do you like to do the water torture on people too.............guh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 03:04:02 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 02:51:06 pm

    Chuck do you like to do the water torture on people too.............guh?

Careful, Janice, he might hit you with a frying pan again.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 03:07:03 pm

  

 I have some weapons this time too....... :laugh: :laugh:                                      (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/knuppel2.gif)

                                                                                                          self defense only



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 03:15:36 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 03:07:03 pm

  

 I have some weapons this time too....... :laugh: :laugh:                                      (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/knuppel2.gif)

                                                                                                          self defense only



             (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/99.gif)  

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh: Chuckie, beware!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 03:24:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 03:04:02 pm

Careful, Janice, he might hit you with a frying pan again.  :-\

Or purse.... :laugh:
Oh or is it a maric... sumthin or other

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 03:44:08 pm

       You wouldnt hit an angel with a purse would you.........

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                                                (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/angeloncloud.gif) 
                                                               (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/f_handbag.gif)                              (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/f_tongueincheek.gif) 
                                                                                                                               
       you can borrow the purse if you want to.       

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 04:16:37 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 03:24:11 pm

Or purse.... :laugh:
Oh or is it a maric... sumthin or other

Yeah, what was that? Mariconera?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 04:16:49 pm

Ok, now that I've got some free time, here is the stupid event that took place.


Someone in my company, somewhere, had a broken fax machine.  Had no clue where to ask for assistance, so they sent an email out.  To EVERYONE in the bank.

As if that wasn't bad enough, people began replying to it, over and over, using the "Reply to All" key, and this one simple email ending up clogging everyone's inbox with almost 80 replies.

and I have to copy and paste them all here, because you will not believe the stupidity you will see.   I am posting them in the order they arrived, so you can see how people continued to go on and on, despite being asked to stop.

 :laugh:


Names will be "xed" out.    Keep in mind, these replies came from all different people....now, let's begin at the beginning.....










9:34am     Branch 2105 fax is out of service

9:36am     What is the fax number?

9:38am     ? ? ? ?  why am i getting this email??  thanks!

9:39am      This went to all recipients...please do not reply to this e-mail (first attempt to break the chain)

9:39am     For all phone and fax issues you need to contact the TSC by using one of the three very convenient ways of doing so:  (provides long list)

9:40am     Please remove me from your distribution list.

9:40am     ME Too!!!

9:40am    why are we getting this e-mail? ? ? ?

9:41am    Me, too

9:42am    Yea why am I as well?

9:42am    Me too??

9:42am    Please disregard this email regarding a fax!  (3rd attempt to stop chain)

9:42am    why am i getting these e-mail... ? ? ?  

9:42am    Enough...  (4th attempt)

9:42am    Hello?

9:43am    Please remove me as well.

9:43am    okay

9:43am    whats going on?

9:44am    Please remove FTP Support as well.  Thank you.

9:44am    Stop emailing reply to all!!!!  (5th attempt to break chain)

9:44am    STOP

9:44am    please stop reply to this email, everyone is getting  the responses! (6th)

9:44am    Please remove me from this distribution list.

9:44am    PLEASE DO NOT REPLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  (7th attempt to break chain)

9:45am    ok

9:45am    ur getting this because it was sent to all mail reciepients and people keep hitting replay to all plz STOP REPLYING to this e-mail -  thank you  (8th attempt)

9:45am    If the e-mail doesn’t apply to you, please just disregard it. There is no need to reply to all. It was sent to everyone in the hope that it would reach the correct person.  (9th attempt to stop chain)

9:46am   it's not that difficult to ignore the email

9:46am   Hi All,  Please disregard this email.  Thanks  (10th attempt to stop chain)

9:46am   Can everyone please STOP replying to all  (11th attempt)

9:46am   PLEASE stop replying!  The issue is not that you were included ....it was sent to all recipients ...that was the mistake....you are filling up everyone's email with these!!!!!!!  (12th attempt)

9:46am    What is going on? ? ? ? ? ? ? where am i getting these emails from

9:46am    Can WE PLEASE STOP REPLYING TO EVERYONE.  (13th attempt)

9:46am    Personally i feel apart of the company community more when i get these emails.

9:46am    Please don't 'Reply All'!!!!!!  No need for all of us to be getting useless emails!!!!!!  (14th attempt)

9:47am    i know when they all keep comin thats annoying, dag!

9:47am    Please stop responding to these emails.  It was sent in error.  Thanks  (15th attempt to stop chain)

9:47am    are we serious?? please everyone just stop replying... can we get back to work now!  (16th attempt)

9:47am    Its an email just delete it, the more you all ask why your getting it, floods more people’s mail boxes…  (17th attempt)

9:47am    To everyone, please stop replying to ALL.  (18th attempt)

Interjection here.......

Funny, isn't it, that everyone is saying to stop replying, but when they do that, they're actually replying as well?   We're not done yet.....back to the email

9:48am     Would everyone stop replying to this email?  I hate to add to it, but I'm tired of deleting these things.  Knock it off!  (18th attempt)

9:48am     Folks, this is not funny. Everytime you reply all it gets distributed to everyone. If you wish you contact the person who sent it, please hit REPLY. not REPLY ALL.  (19th attempt)

9:48am     It appears an email was sent in error at 9:33 AM regarding a Branch FAX that is out of service   Please discontinue responding to this email.  (20th attempt)

9:49am     If we all stop responding it will go away

9:49am     dont yall have anything better to do.

9:49am     Madness!

9:50am     Okay everyone, use your common sense and just delete the email.  (21st attmept to break chain)

9:50am      i have no idea?

9:50am      Hey- Everyone. Stop replying. Your creating more crazy e-mails by wondering why you got a crazy e-mail!   (22nd attempt)

9:50am      To all, please stop sending e-mails to all recipients!  (23rd attempt)

9:51am       ok everyone.  Don't we have more important things to do. Just stop responding!!!   "X" from purchasing says;  Please disregard this email regarding a fax!  (24th attempt to break chain)

9:51am      Please stop responding to this email. Thanks  (25th)

9:52am     "X" - if your fax is out of service, please contact technical support; please do not send a notice to everyone in the bank!   if you have questions, please contact me directly.  thank you.

9:52am    me too? ? ? ? ? ?

9:53am    WHY IS EVERYONE THAT IS CONCERNED REPLYING TO ALL, AND NOT JUST THE PERSON WHO WROTE THE EMAIL?

9:54am     Please remove me from your distribution list.

9:54am     IT WAS A MISTAKE! Please stop replying that you want to be removed from the list.  Just disregard the e-mail instead. Thanks!  (26th attempt to break chain)

9:55am     thank u

9:55am      to everyone sending the emails to stop replying to all... stop replying PERIOD!  but personally... i think this is funny!  (27th attempt)
  
9:55am      Wow !!!!!! how can we stop this ??

9:56am      Everyone, please stop hitting reply to all - Someone sent an email to everyone in error and it is multiplying.  Please don't reply to anything.  Delete and empty your box.   (28th attempt)

9:56am      Please stop.

9:57am      Hey, wonder what the status of the faulty fax machine is…………………

9:57am       our fax machine works here, please stop the emails

9:58am      ahhhhhh!! when will the maddness end?!?!

9:58am      Please remove "X" from this list!

9:59am      please do not hit reply to all  (29th attempt)

9:59am      What's for lunch?

10:00am    Does anyone know why i can't get a fax through to branch 2105?

10:00am    People just can’t read to disregard a message and have to make an issue out of nothing.

10:00am    please please stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10:01am   Mr X. just (bank president)  called, he said he was going to fire anyone who keeps replying to this email. thank you. now get back to work!!!  (30th attempt to break chain)

10:01am     why are you all replying, it this email does not pertain to you..just ignore it

10:02am     HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

10:02am     Please remove "X" immediately!!!  Thank you.



and finally, it stoped!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I never laughed so hard in my life!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2008, 04:28:38 pm

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

The way those e-mails just kept coming and coming, it reminded me of Lucy and Ethel in the chocolate factory.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 04:37:26 pm

           Wow...noone reads do they.??                  (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/photo2-1.jpg)         seems kind of apprapro 

                                                                 BRAIN FREEZE         

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 08, 2008, 04:45:55 pm

thats Freakinhilrious

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 08, 2008, 04:54:28 pm

That baby looks like a great aent I used to have.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 08, 2008, 05:20:47 pm

             Bless her heart.. the poor thing.              ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 08, 2008, 06:18:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 04:16:49 pm

and finally, it stoped!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I never laughed so hard in my life!

Nor I! 

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That was certainly worth the wait to hear your explanation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 07:47:40 am

Happy Hump Day, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I just realized it's been way too long since I've posted a poem.....geez *looks around*  where is that muse when I need her?

I'll need to find someplace quiet, and try to write something soon!


hope everyone's doing well today!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 09, 2008, 08:00:17 am

Morning, Chuck!

I put in 3:10 to Yuma last night and promptly fell asleep within the first 5 minutes! Gotta get used to working all day again. I'll try to stay awake and watch it tonite -- it's due back Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on January 09, 2008, 08:37:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 04:16:49 pm

9:57am      Hey, wonder what the status of the faulty fax machine is…………………



I never laughed so hard in my life!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  Seems some people just know how to have fun at work! Thanks for sharing this event, Chuck, I laughed tears!

Dagi

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 09, 2008, 08:45:24 am

Morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 09:42:28 am

Quote from: Dagi on January 09, 2008, 08:37:48 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  Seems some people just know how to have fun at work! Thanks for sharing this event, Chuck, I laughed tears!

Dagi

Hiya Dagi!   Glad you liked it!  I was laughng out loud, and still am!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 09:43:08 am

Quote from: Scott on January 09, 2008, 08:45:24 am

Morning Chuck!

Morning Scott!  Don't know about you, but I could go for some hot chocolate!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 09, 2008, 09:43:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 09:43:08 am

Morning Scott!  Don't know about you, but I could go for some hot chocolate!

Too warm here for that...iced coffee maybe...LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 09, 2008, 09:48:50 am

Quote from: Scott on January 09, 2008, 09:43:45 am

Too warm here for that...iced coffee maybe...LOL

:P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 09, 2008, 10:02:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 07:47:40 am

I just realized it's been way too long since I've posted a poem.....geez *looks around*  where is that muse when I need her?

I'll need to find someplace quiet, and try to write something soon!

Oh, a poem!  I was just thinking that we hadn't had one in awhile.

Good luck with the writing.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 09, 2008, 10:46:11 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 09, 2008, 08:00:17 am

Morning, Chuck!

I put in 3:10 to Yuma last night and promptly fell asleep within the first 5 minutes! Gotta get used to working all day again. I'll try to stay awake and watch it tonite -- it's due back Thursday.

You know I just learned that is a remake of a 1957 movie staring Glenn Ford. I got it an watched it, and man it was a lot different from the shoot ''em ups of today. I will have to get the new one to see how it compares.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 09, 2008, 10:49:51 am

          Glen Ford...swoon...i liked him....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 09, 2008, 11:33:34 am

i know its late, but GOOD MORNING CHUCK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 09, 2008, 11:39:53 am

     Hey Dev its seven o clock somewhere...here!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 03:55:53 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 09, 2008, 02:02:51 pm

Hi there Chuckie Cheese.   ;D  Hope you're having a good day.

cant' see the video from work, I'll check it out when I get home.  So far, so good, how about you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 08:27:50 pm

lmao!  Gary, I've never seen that vid  before!  How funny!  Crazy little frog!


So, I decided to give myself a gift for my upcoming birthday.  ;D   I decided to let my inner child out and play, and got myself some of my childhood memories.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/superfriends/sflsps1.jpg)


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/superfriends/sflsps2.jpg)

What a line up!   

L to R:  Black Vulcan, Batman, Robin, Samauri, Apache Chief, Superman, Wonder Twins, Wonder Woman, Firestorm, El Dorado, Green Lantern.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 08:29:18 pm

and some more memories!


 :laugh:



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/superfriends/alsfh1.jpg)



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/superfriends/ansfh2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 09, 2008, 08:39:54 pm

Cool! 

Like I always say, buy your own presents and you'll be sure to get what you want.

Happy upcoming birthday, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 09, 2008, 10:04:57 pm

Speaking of Super Heros!
I made sure to get these pics for you!
I was hoping the wonder twins would have shown up!
Oh well!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 10:09:03 pm

Oh dude!  Those pics are toooooo cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 09, 2008, 10:11:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 09, 2008, 10:09:03 pm

Oh dude!  Those pics are toooooo cool!

That Wonder Woman was HOT!
SHe looked like Ashley Judd!
I wish I could have gotten a better picture.
I told her "Girl, you are so pretty, you could make a boy change his mind" she said "really?" I said "well, not his boy!" LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 10, 2008, 01:54:27 am

          HAVE A BLOWOUT ON YOUR HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!


[youtube=425,350]

[/youtube]



          Fun Fun Fun, till your daddy takes the funtime away...................

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2008, 07:52:31 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm not sure what's wrong with me today.....I feel like I'm moving in slow motion today.   :laugh:  I slept well, but I'm feeling exhausted.

damn.  I hate when this happens!


Hope that everyone is well today!

GAry, loved the cowboy's sweetheart vid!  ;D

Jan, sweetie!  Thanks for the early birthday wishes.  I actually have  a "famous" birthday.  I have the honor of sharing my day with Martin Luthor King Jr.  Maybe this sounds silly, but I love that I was born on the same day as someone who worked and fought so hard for civil rights.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 10, 2008, 07:53:00 am

Is it your birthday, Chuck?

Happy birthday!! I'll post a proper one later!!!

Happy Thursday, too.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 10, 2008, 07:53:56 am

OH---ok--early. I still got time!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 10, 2008, 08:34:10 am

Good morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2008, 09:17:15 am

Good morning Shasta!

Good morning, Crooner!   ;D


Yes, Shashta, early.  My bday ain't until next week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 10, 2008, 09:32:31 am

Someone gave me a bum steer..........doh.mmmm sorry

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2008, 09:57:30 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 10, 2008, 09:32:31 am

Someone gave me a bum steer..........doh.mmmm sorry

Not a hobo cow?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 10, 2008, 11:50:13 am

      Now that you mention it....I think i did see a steer with a stick and poke....hemm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2008, 12:22:42 pm

hobo cow!  lmao!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2008, 09:56:43 am

Happy weekend, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

hope that everyone is doing well today!!!!

I'm posting thing from the (currently) rainy state of Virginia!  why am I in "Verginny" you ask?

I'm visiting my big brother, Truman!   ;D

We'll be joined later by some other members (secret, for now, I love building suspense) and pics will be posted.

So I may not be around as often this weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 11, 2008, 09:57:46 am

Have fun you guys.  Wish I coyuld be there.  Miss ya, and look forward to hearing all about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 11, 2008, 10:16:04 am

I guess the boys' weekend out isn't a secret anymore.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 11, 2008, 10:58:02 am

Hi, Chuck!  Glad you made it to Virginia.

Hi, Truman!

I'm posting this from my new computer, which is working fine as far as communicating via the Internet.  Still have much to learn about the rest of it, though.  Importing and printing pictures works entirely differently.

Have a great weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 12, 2008, 02:42:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 11, 2008, 09:56:43 am

Happy weekend, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

hope that everyone is doing well today!!!!

I'm posting thing from the (currently) rainy state of Virginia!  why am I in "Verginny" you ask?

I'm visiting my big brother, Truman!   ;D

We'll be joined later by some other members (secret, for now, I love building suspense) and pics will be posted.

So I may not be around as often this weekend!

enjoy you two!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 13, 2008, 11:56:06 am

Chuck and Truman in Virginia -- and who else???? When are you gonna tell us, Chuck?!!! You are bad to keep us in suspense. It's as much torture as tickling!!  :P  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 13, 2008, 02:11:53 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 10, 2008, 01:42:55 am

[youtube=425,350]http://youtube.com/watch?v=SnZ_dg8Be_Y[/youtube]

I Want To Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart.   ;D

Howdy, Chuck!

That is such a cool song Gary!!!! I have a cd of her, Patsy Montana, that has that song on it. The sound quality of this video actually seems better. Do you yodel Gary  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 13, 2008, 02:23:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2008, 09:16:59 am

*waves at Shasta and Rich*

Hey you two!  How be you?




He owes me!  I worked through a blizzard last Christmas.

What did you do Chuck.........send me your boss!!!  >:( Actually I think my boss was mad at people for missing time during the ice and snow storm we had here the week before last. I guess he thought it would be fine for us to wreck cars and God only knows what else. And here is the funny thing he himself did not come in because of the weather. There is this bad flu like thing that is going around here and he got mad at this one woman for staying home sick. That happened Friday too. I got mine on Wednesday and then again Thursday so I basically knew to keep a low profile Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 13, 2008, 07:00:32 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 13, 2008, 02:23:08 pm

What did you do Chuck.........send me your boss!!!  >:( Actually I think my boss was mad at people for missing time during the ice and snow storm we had here the week before last. I guess he thought it would be fine for us to wreck cars and God only knows what else. And here is the funny thing he himself did not come in because of the weather. There is this bad flu like thing that is going around here and he got mad at this one woman for staying home sick. That happened Friday too. I got mine on Wednesday and then again Thursday so I basically knew to keep a low profile Friday.

The boss should not be getting mad about that. Our boss just goes by the rules. If we miss more than we are supposed to miss according to the rules, then we get docked. He never acts mad about someone missing. Your boss missed on account of bad weather -- he should have called off work for any of his employees, too. Geez! Just let me be the boss; I could work it out!! (Not really. I don't want to be the boss at all -- ever. LOL)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 13, 2008, 10:30:08 pm

Be Nice to Stoopid Gurl.
She can't help it.
She has a point to get across.
She has to represent her reality to you.
She may be an heiress,
Or a nail consultant
Or a reporter,
It may be her testamony that saves you,
It may be her words that fill your volumes.
You never know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 13, 2008, 10:44:57 pm

Oh, Truman, I didn't think anyone was here.

But Stoopid Girl is here!   :laugh:

Hi!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 13, 2008, 10:46:47 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 13, 2008, 10:30:08 pm

Be Nice to Stoopid Gurl.
She can't help it.
She has a point to get across.
She has to represent her reality to you.
She may be an heiress,
Or a nail consultant
Or a reporter,
It may be her testamony that saves you,
It may be her words that fill your volumes.
You never know.

That's GREAT!!! I like that. A poem to celebrate Stoopid Girl  ;D Hey I think she should run for president  :) She might just straighten the whole world out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2008, 11:03:32 pm

ROTFLMAO!

Stoopid girl got to my blog before I did!


Hiya everyone!

Put up the pics from my weekend away in the "weekend at Don Roe's cabin" thread.

Pics from Truman and myself start here.



http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16232.msg316087.html#msg316087

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 14, 2008, 12:01:05 am

Only Chuck could go to a junk shop in Appalachia and find a book on Frank Sinatra!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2008, 07:32:18 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a great weekend!   ;D


I have so much to catch up on, that I missed while I was at the cabin this weekend.....so I'll be around, but doing a lot of reading!

LMAO @ Tru and his pic of me and the Frank Sinatra book!  ;D

Oh, and Gary, my birthday is tomorrow.  ;D   I expect a FABULOUS gift.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 14, 2008, 07:37:39 am

      Here ya go Chuckie...early but its     " FABULOUS"

               [youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IGxKEcA7po [/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 14, 2008, 07:39:42 am

Morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 14, 2008, 07:46:47 am

Happy Monday, Chuck!! And happy Birthday Eve!!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 14, 2008, 04:00:13 pm

Hey there Chuck!  How was your weekend sweetie?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2008, 04:16:04 pm

much fun, Dev!

good times with good friends!   ;D


How was yours?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 14, 2008, 04:21:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2008, 04:16:04 pm

much fun, Dev!

good times with good friends!   ;D


How was yours?

Well, I'm waitin on some pikchures!!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 14, 2008, 04:35:35 pm

      There are great pikctures.  Over in the social events forum...... :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 14, 2008, 04:43:30 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 14, 2008, 04:35:35 pm

      There are great pikctures.  Over in the social events forum...... :D

Well Heck! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 14, 2008, 04:55:34 pm

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16279.new.html#new




         Let the party begin...............     (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/mi_girl_10b_animated-1.gif)  (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/mi_girl_10b_animated-1.gif)

                               HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCKLES THE SERIAL TICKLER

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2008, 06:41:45 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 14, 2008, 04:55:34 pm

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16279.new.html#new




         Let the party begin...............     (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/mi_girl_10b_animated-1.gif)  (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/mi_girl_10b_animated-1.gif)

                               HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCKLES THE SERIAL TICKLER

lmao!   Jan, first of all, thanks for the "Fab" video!

Also, thank you so much for my birthday thread!  I'm not going to comment on it until before I go to bed tomorrow.  That way, I can read them all at once, and thank everyone.  I'm afraid if I keep going back, I'll miss posts, and neglect to thank someone.

But I must say upfront, LOVED the Madonna clips, as well as Gary's video choice!

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: milomorris on January 15, 2008, 01:29:09 am

Happy Birthday, Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2008, 07:34:45 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Yes, today is my birthday, and I'll be running throughout the day, to check my bday thread, very excitedly!

But now, I'm not going to discuss my birthday.  I have something else I'd like to discuss.

Today is the also the birthday of a great, and important man.  His name is Martin Luther King Jr.  As a gay man, I could not be more honored to be born on the same date as someone who fought so hard for civil rights.

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.  His education included a docorate in Sociology, and a Bachelor of Divinity degree.

In December of 1955, Martin Luther King lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man.  Martin Luther was arrested himself, and had his house bombed.  His trial led to the Supreme Court decision that outlawed racial segregation on all public transportation.

He was able to bring hundreds of thousands of people together in non violent protests, believing he should follow the example of Mahatma Ghandi.  Martin Luther held many non violent marches and helped black people to get the right to vote, earned them desegregation, labor rights, and other basic civil rights.  These rights were enacted into law with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

In 1963, Martin Luther helped organize the March on Washington, which was held in an attempt to end to racial segregation in public school; create meaningful civil rights legislation, including a law prohibiting racial discrimination in employment; protection of civil rights workers from police brutality; a $2 minimum wage for all workers; and self-government for the District of Columbia, then governed by congressional committee.

It was here that Martin Luther gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, that is considered one of the best speeches in American history.

On April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King was in Memphis, Tennesee to support striking black sanitary public works employees.  He was on the balcony of his hotel room when he was shot and killed.

Martin Luther King had won many awards, including The Marcus Garvey Prize for Human Rights, the American Liberties Medallion, and the Nobel Peace Prize.

King's wife, Coretta Scott King, picked up her husband's mantle after his death, and became a civil activist.  One issue that caused strain in the family was the gay rights issue.  Some of King's children believe he would've been opposed to it.  Coretta Scott had publicly stated that her husband would've supported gay rights issues.

In 1983, Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King on the 3rd Monday in January.

In 1986, the "King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew" released the song "King Holiday" in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.  Some of the artist who performed on the song were El DeBarge, Fat Boys, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Whitney Houston, Kurtis Blow, Stacy Lattisaw, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force, Teena Marie, Menudo (with Ricky Martin), Stephanie Mills, New Edition, Run-D.M.C., James "J.T." Taylor, and Whodini.

Here is that video, check it out, and remember today is the day that a great man in American history was born.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGKW3O6EpMo&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 15, 2008, 08:12:41 am

Happy birthday/Tuesday, Chuck.

Hope your day is smooth!

Nice tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a great man.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 15, 2008, 08:50:40 am

Quote from: garycottle on January 15, 2008, 02:43:31 am

[youtube=425,350]http://youtube.com/watch?v=HxZCawujcRI[/youtube]

I Have A Dream

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK!!!

"1963 is not an end, but a begining."

Happy Birthday Chuck, and while I have nothing against Tony Curtis who I share a birthday with, it would be a wonderful thing to share a birthday with Dr. King. He was a great man. This world was lucky to have him for the short time it did.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 15, 2008, 09:46:58 am

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/hellohandsome.jpg)

Happy Birthday Little Brother!! ;D
Love you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2008, 10:32:39 am

thank you everyone!


I just have to post that when I got to work, I found  my cubicle decorated.

 ;D

balloons, streamers, and a birthday banner!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 15, 2008, 11:10:00 am

Happy Birthday, bud!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 15, 2008, 11:56:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2008, 10:32:39 am

I just have to post that when I got to work, I found  my cubicle decorated.

 ;D

balloons, streamers, and a birthday banner!

Cool!

Happy Birthday once again.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 15, 2008, 07:35:30 pm

And here's you a song:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Nz9B1XFio[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: lil darlin on January 15, 2008, 09:27:20 pm

Wishing you the greatest of Happy Birthdays,
                       How wonderful to be remembered at work,..... with balloons even.!  I liked your special tribute to MLK.   Very good idea.  Hope you get to dance the night away in celebration of your day of birth.     From the dancing devil in SF.....    lil darlin, glory ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 15, 2008, 10:44:15 pm

Gawd Chuck, thank you for these cds, I have been jaming out and washing and packing and freking all evening.

Tonight is the night.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2008, 10:58:16 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 15, 2008, 10:44:15 pm

Gawd Chuck, thank you for these cds, I have been jaming out and washing and packing and freking all evening.

Tonight is the night.......

How you doin'?

I'm soooooooo glad you like them!  You have NO IDEA how happy that makes me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 15, 2008, 11:13:46 pm

Chuck, I want to make sure you get this message, so I guess the best place is here.

Tonight I was able to see all the pics you posted from weekend in VA Cabin.  Don't know what was wrong yesterday.
Anyway, the pics are great -- I'm so glad to see them.

And you really did a good job with that Italian dinner.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: milomorris on January 15, 2008, 11:27:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2008, 07:34:45 am

Yes, today is my birthday, and I'll be running throughout the day, to check my bday thread, very excitedly!

But now, I'm not going to discuss my birthday.  I have something else I'd like to discuss.

Today is the also the birthday of a great, and important man.  His name is Martin Luther King Jr.  As a gay man, I could not be more honored to be born on the same date as someone who fought so hard for civil rights.

Chuck,

I don't think I have ever seen anyone anywhere do something like this on their own birthday. It says plenty about you as a man that you would post such a sincere, and personal message about someone whom you obviously hold in high esteem.

And another thing...do you have any idea how many white people I ever hear mention MLK and his accomplishments? Aside from school teachers and newscasters, I could probably count them on one hand. That makes you a rare person, Chuck. That tells me that you understand not only What MLK did, but how it rippled through society, changing America and the world.

You're good guy, Chuck. I hope to meet you in person someday.

Happy birthday,
Milo

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2008, 07:45:28 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I think I'm going to explode!  I've eaten so much cake yesterday!  Lmao!  The women I have lunch with gave me a small carrot cake, and another co worker gave me a small chocolate cake, and the day ended with all the coworkers together giving me a large cake.  It was a lot!

Thankfully, I'm joining a gym today!    :laugh:

Thanks Truman, Milo, Rich, Jack, Debbie, Jeff, Glory and Susie for the birthday wishes!

Quote from: milomorris on January 15, 2008, 11:27:11 pm

Chuck,

I don't think I have ever seen anyone anywhere do something like this on their own birthday. It says plenty about you as a man that you would post such a sincere, and personal message about someone whom you obviously hold in high esteem.

And another thing...do you have any idea how many white people I ever hear mention MLK and his accomplishments? Aside from school teachers and newscasters, I could probably count them on one hand. That makes you a rare person, Chuck. That tells me that you understand not only What MLK did, but how it rippled through society, changing America and the world.

You're good guy, Chuck. I hope to meet you in person someday.

Happy birthday,
Milo

Milo, I was in my teens when I began to research Martin Luther King Jr.  I knew I shared his birthday, but other than that, little else.  When the debate began to give him a holiday, that's when I really wanted to know more about him, and after seeing his accomplishments, I couldn't understand why there was debate at all.

I was very excited to share his birthday, and truly wish that he was still with us, inspiring us in person instead of through memories.

It is my hope that just like he looked to Ghandi, there are youths today looking to him for examples.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 16, 2008, 08:09:32 am

Good morning, Chuck!!

It was sooooo cold in my house when I got up this morning! I turned the heat on!

So -- what's new for your new year? Ya joinin' a health club? Cool! Is it close to job or home? That makes it even better.

Have a fun Wednesday! Any leftover cake?  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 16, 2008, 08:51:06 am

Have a Nice Day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 16, 2008, 08:57:26 am

           Morning Chuckles   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2008, 09:39:30 am

Hiya Jan, Shasta, and BBT!

The gym is within walking distance from my job, so that will save me a lot of time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 16, 2008, 05:33:38 pm

Afternoon, Chuck!

Let us know how the gym works out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 16, 2008, 07:59:35 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 16, 2008, 05:36:42 pm

Good luck at the new gym, Chuck.  Hope you see lots of hotties.  That should keep you going back for more.   :P

One reason why I keep going back to my gym. I could work out for free in a little facility at work, instead of paying a huge annual gym fee, but at my gym I can work out surrounded by hunks and hotties of all ages. I can't say that about the work facility.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2008, 08:07:41 pm

Y'all are soooo funny.   Hotties and all!  I will admit that it is a side benefit.

;D

Well, the gym I had planned on going to was only a 5 minute walk away from work.  When I checked them out online, I realized they were there for the "upper crust" women in the area where I work.  No way I could afford their prices.

However, after searching a bit online, I found another gym, the next town over.  It's only a 5 minute drive (instead of walk) and when I register, I also get 3 meetings with a personal trainer who can help me set my goals, and set me up on an exercise program (cardio and weightlifting) to help me shed fat and gain muscle.

I'm going to stop by on Friday, after work.  Friday is payday, and I can sign up then and there, and start my gym schedule on Monday.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2008, 08:25:42 pm

Well, it's time for another "Which Do You Like" comparison.

This time, it's two different versions, but the same style of music.


Wish ft. Fonda Rae - "Touch Me (All Night Long)"

In 1984, studio group Wish released the dance single "Touch Me (All Night Long)".  It was also selected to be on the soundtrack of and in the movie "Nightmare On Elm Street 2".  The song got major play in the clubs, and while it didn't cross over to the pop charts, it got to #5 on the Billboard Dance Music chart.  No video was ever made, but I did find a slideshow of images of the featured vocalist, Fonda Rae, set to the music.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqo888gWsCI[/youtube]


Cathy Dennis - "Touch Me (All Night Long)"

Cathy Dennis also started her career as a featured vocalist, in the studio group "D-Mob".  Together they scored the hits "C'mon & Get My Love" and "That's The Way Of The World".  She went solo soon after, and recorded her debut cd, "Move To This".  The second single was Cathy's version of the Wish song.  However, there was some confusion with the title.  On the single, the song is called "Touch Me (All Night Long)", but on the CD it's called "All Night Long (Touch Me)".  Cathy also rewrote the lyrics to the song, but kept the chorus the same.  Her single crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, where it reached #2.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G3BEJVYKnY[/youtube]


So which do you like better, Wish ft. Fonda Rae, or Cathy Dennis?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2008, 08:42:59 pm

And now, for a brief music lesson.

 :laugh:


When I was in Virginia, my cabin mates had no (or little) idea of who The Jets were, and there I was, with none of their music.  I said I would put something on my blog about them, to help jog their memories.

Eighties teenyboppers the Jets came from an extremely large family (17 children overall) and were comprised of eight of the family's brothers and sisters — Leroy, Eddie, Eugene, Haini, Rudy, Kathi, Elizabeth, and Moana Wolfgramm (their parents originally emigrated to the U.S. from the South Pacific nation of Tonga, in 1965, but their offspring were raised in Minneapolis). From 1986 though 1990, the Jets enjoyed 10 dance-pop hits (tops being "Crush on You" and "You Got It All"), as well as several full-length albums, two of which obtained platinum certification.

Here is the first chart hit The Jets scored.  "Crush On You"


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohCvl3gEYlY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 17, 2008, 01:55:44 am

           i like the one by Fonda Rae.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2008, 07:35:16 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Oh, stomach is growling now!  damn!  I've got time to go before I eat!  haahahaaa

So, is everyone ready for the weekend?  It's only a day away!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 17, 2008, 07:39:04 am

:) Good morning, Mr. Chuck!! Thursday. I like it.

Quote

It's only a day away!

What a sunny, tomorrowish observation!  8)  :P  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2008, 07:49:52 am

(http://www.tvdance.com/shop/-00-images/halloween-costumes/17899.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on January 17, 2008, 08:01:06 am

Love that colour!, Its Thursday already, time ta cut the grass again ;)

TampaTalon^">

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 17, 2008, 08:04:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2008, 07:49:52 am

(http://www.tvdance.com/shop/-00-images/halloween-costumes/17899.jpg)

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh: I like it!! Betcher bottom dollar.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 17, 2008, 08:51:47 am

Oooooops.

Oh, sorry Chuck.
Missed your birthday. :(

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY anyway  :) :)

(That's what comes of being way down here and 14 hours ahead, I guess)

xRob
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2008, 09:20:38 am

Hiya UD!

thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the birthday wishes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 17, 2008, 09:36:21 pm

         Ok first I want to know how you knew I was out of milk....?

         But i did go and buy some.  Brought you some,,,,,,,,(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/imagescows.jpg)      Hope you have a big backyard... :laugh: :laugh:                                                                                            Got Milk

                                                                                   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2008, 09:44:20 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 07:46:50 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well hello everyone!   I hope everyone is ready for a cool weekend!

we were supposed to have snow here, but of course, it punked out, and we got rain.   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2008, 07:52:25 am

Good morning, Chuck!! Happy Friday!

3 day weekend??  Mine is. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Guess what? I ordered stromboli from a kid selling stuff! lol  It's philly cheesesteak stromboli! I'm sure it's not as good as yours, but the pictures were nice.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 09:10:35 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 18, 2008, 07:52:25 am

Good morning, Chuck!! Happy Friday!

3 day weekend??  Mine is. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Guess what? I ordered stromboli from a kid selling stuff! lol  It's philly cheesesteak stromboli! I'm sure it's not as good as yours, but the pictures were nice.  8)

Hiya shasta!

Yes, we have a three day weekend. 

Oh, philly cheesesteak stromboli sounds good, but definitely not Italian!   :laugh:

I once made a buffalo chicken stromboli.  very tasty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 18, 2008, 09:58:44 am

morning chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 10:41:21 am

Hiya Dev!  How are you, love?

Please give Steve and Truman big hugs from me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 12:00:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 09:10:35 am

Oh, philly cheesesteak stromboli sounds good, but definitely not Italian!   :laugh:

And why not, if you please?  >:( Who d'you suppose invented the Philly cheese steak, down in the far reaches of Sou' Philly?

It weren't the WASPs, I can tell you that!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 01:17:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 12:00:45 pm

And why not, if you please?  >:( Who d'you suppose invented the Philly cheese steak, down in the far reaches of Sou' Philly?

It weren't the WASPs, I can tell you that!  :laugh:

*runs to check origins of the Philly Cheesesteak online*



Philadelphian Pat and Harry Olivieri are often credited with inventing the cheesesteak by serving chopped-up steak on hoagie rolls in the early 1930s.[1] They began selling the concoctions at their hot dog stand near south Philadelphia's Italian Market. They became so popular he opened up his own cheesesteak restaurant in 1930. This restaurant still operates today as Pat's King of Steaks.


Well how about that?  I've been schooled!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 01:59:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 01:17:55 pm

*runs to check origins of the Philly Cheesesteak online*



Philadelphian Pat and Harry Olivieri are often credited with inventing the cheesesteak by serving chopped-up steak on hoagie rolls in the early 1930s.[1] They began selling the concoctions at their hot dog stand near south Philadelphia's Italian Market. They became so popular he opened up his own cheesesteak restaurant in 1930. This restaurant still operates today as Pat's King of Steaks.


Well how about that?  I've been schooled!

And "Pat's" and "Geno's" have been arguing ever since over who "invented" the cheese steak.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 03:48:36 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 01:59:00 pm

And "Pat's" and "Geno's" have been arguing ever since over who "invented" the cheese steak.  :laugh:

*looks at Jeff's post count*

hey, you're about to hit 6,000.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 05:23:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 03:48:36 pm

*looks at Jeff's post count*

hey, you're about to hit 6,000.

Really?!?!?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 05:24:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 05:23:06 pm

Really?!?!?  :o

I'm astonished!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 05:24:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 05:24:04 pm

I'm astonished!  :o

For a quiet guy I sure have a lot to say!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 18, 2008, 05:30:48 pm

                             You spread your little gems like seeds,  planting fun and knowledge.  "Its how come you
                      end up here..."            :-*       CONGRATS JEFF

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 18, 2008, 05:56:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 01:59:00 pm

And "Pat's" and "Geno's" have been arguing ever since over who "invented" the cheese steak.  :laugh:

I remember those places from my days in South Philly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 08:19:06 pm

Well, I joined the gym tonight.

I got a year membership, at $65.00 a month.  This entitles me to all the machines, steam room, sauna, all the classes the gym holds/runs.  I can also use any other gyms in the chain, as long as it's off peak hours.

I also sprang for 3 meetings with a personal trainer for a 45 minute session, and two follow up 30 minute sessions.

My first day is Monday!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 18, 2008, 10:23:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 05:24:55 pm

For a quiet guy I sure have a lot to say!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Quiet Guy?
 Well you ain't in league with LaShawn but you do get your point across!  :laugh:
I love ya!  :-*
Congrats on the milestone!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 18, 2008, 11:15:33 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 18, 2008, 10:23:22 pm

Quiet Guy?
 Well you ain't in league with LaShawn but you do get your point across!  :laugh:
I love ya!  :-*
Congrats on the milestone!!

Aww. ...  ::)  :-*

Thanks. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 12:08:51 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya everyone!  Hope that everyone is doing well this weekend!

I'm going out with family to dinner tonight, and out with friends tomorrow.  What is everyone else doing for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 19, 2008, 12:10:34 pm

                   Morning Chuckles                    :D :D

                     take care of the trick knee..honey...or you gonna have trouble in tha gym.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 12:25:14 pm

Oh, I know, honey.

I don't want to aggravate that again!  that was no fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 19, 2008, 12:45:38 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 18, 2008, 07:52:25 am

Good morning, Chuck!! Happy Friday!

3 day weekend??  Mine is. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Guess what? I ordered stromboli from a kid selling stuff! lol  It's philly cheesesteak stromboli! I'm sure it's not as good as yours, but the pictures were nice.  8)

That sounds good Shasta!!! I have a 3 day weekend too and it looks like we are getting ready to get more snow. Guess me and Code are going to be snowed in again  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 12:52:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 12:08:51 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya everyone!  Hope that everyone is doing well this weekend!

I'm going out with family to dinner tonight, and out with friends tomorrow.  What is everyone else doing for the weekend?

Well, looks like I am going to be snowed in.
I need the rest.
I just wish my neices would go home.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 02:26:11 pm

((((((rich))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 03:56:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 02:26:11 pm

((((((rich))))))

LOL! It's all good.
They are gone and the snow keeps coming!
We have about 3 inches now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 04:07:48 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 03:56:06 pm

LOL! It's all good.
They are gone and the snow keeps coming!
We have about 3 inches now.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 19, 2008, 04:10:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 08:19:06 pm

Well, I joined the gym tonight.

I got a year membership, at $65.00 a month.  This entitles me to all the machines, steam room, sauna, all the classes the gym holds/runs.  I can also use any other gyms in the chain, as long as it's off peak hours.

I also sprang for 3 meetings with a personal trainer for a 45 minute session, and two follow up 30 minute sessions.

My first day is Monday!

 ;D

Good for you chuck!  Its wonderful to have all that available to you.   I have a membership to the YMCA..  I have everything available to me as well.  To start with I've been going to yoga classes, been stickin to it too.  :)   I plan to start the water excersises when they finally resume.  Its supposed to be really good for my spinal arthritis.   ;)  Because of that little drawback, I am staying away from the machines and weights.   

Good luck to you Bud.  Stick with it.  Its invigorating.  I hope you enjoy it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 08:29:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2008, 08:19:06 pm

Well, I joined the gym tonight.

I got a year membership, at $65.00 a month.  This entitles me to all the machines, steam room, sauna, all the classes the gym holds/runs.  I can also use any other gyms in the chain, as long as it's off peak hours.

I also sprang for 3 meetings with a personal trainer for a 45 minute session, and two follow up 30 minute sessions.

My first day is Monday!

 ;D

I'm proud of ya!
Your gonna be all buff in no time!
Shit, your gonna be gettin all the guys this summer!
Ok, no beach trips or cruises with Buffy here! Ya man Hog!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2008, 11:37:11 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 08:29:16 pm

I'm proud of ya!
Your gonna be all buff in no time!

from your lips, to God's ears, big brother!

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 08:29:16 pm

Shit, your gonna be gettin all the guys this summer!

lmao!  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2008, 08:29:16 pm

Ok, no beach trips or cruises with Buffy here! Ya man Hog!!  :laugh:

Yeah yeah, whatever.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 20, 2008, 09:38:14 am

Yeah I agree, bulk up a little bit and you'll be turning the heads for sure.

My problem with joining a gym has always been keeping at it past the first week. You can I know. You ain;t no quitter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 20, 2008, 11:05:00 am

Jack and Rich are snowed in --- too bad ya'll can't be snowed in together!!   ;D

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No snow here -- but 14*F temp.!!! (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/cold.gif)

Morning, Chuck. Happy Sunday!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2008, 12:19:52 pm

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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Oh, it is sunny and cold here in NJ!  It's only about 20 degrees today!  damn!  Brrrrrr! 

Had dinner with the family last night, and then dessert back home.  Didn't have the typical birthday cake.  My sister in law gave my dad a cheesecake (which he loves) and got me my fave dessert, a key lime pie.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2008, 12:21:00 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 20, 2008, 09:38:14 am

You can I know. You ain;t no quitter.

awww gee!  First Rich, and now, you!  My big brothers are sooo cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2008, 12:22:06 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 20, 2008, 11:05:00 am

No snow here -- but 14*F temp.!!! (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/cold.gif)

Morning, Chuck. Happy Sunday!

Morning Shasta!  It's all cold here too, but also no snow!   I want my snow!   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 20, 2008, 12:31:38 pm

              yOU SOUND LIKE THAT LITTLE KID IN THE COMMERCIAL

                     I want my Maypo!!!          Markie Maypo

                            Chuckie Chuckles?                                (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/hof-maypo-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2008, 12:47:32 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 20, 2008, 01:18:22 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 20, 2008, 11:05:00 am

Jack and Rich are snowed in --- too bad ya'll can't be snowed in together!!   ;D

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No snow here -- but 14*F temp.!!! (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/cold.gif)

Morning, Chuck. Happy Sunday!

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it got down to 19 here won't get over 38 today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 20, 2008, 01:20:42 pm

I think Richard got more snow in Atlanta than we did here in Asheville although we did get a nice covering. The problem now is the cold. It is soooooooooooo cooooooooooooooold outside. It got down to 16 last night and isn't much warmer than that now. Tonight it is going down to 12 or lower. They are saying that the wind chill is going to remain below zero which it already is now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2008, 01:35:10 pm

Hiya Jack!   I sent ya an email!  Did ya get it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 20, 2008, 01:47:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 20, 2008, 01:35:10 pm

Hiya Jack!   I sent ya an email!  Did ya get it?

Hey Chuck!!! Yes I did get the email. Thanks! And I wrote you one back  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 20, 2008, 06:39:37 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 20, 2008, 01:20:42 pm

I think Richard got more snow in Atlanta than we did here in Asheville although we did get a nice covering.

Something is definitely wrong with the world when it snows in Atlanta and we don't get a flake in Philadelphia.  >:(  ???  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 20, 2008, 08:37:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 16, 2008, 08:25:42 pm

Well, it's time for another "Which Do You Like" comparison.

This time, it's two different versions, but the same style of music.

Wish ft. Fonda Rae - "Touch Me (All Night Long)"


Cathy Dennis - "Touch Me (All Night Long)"


So which do you like better, Wish ft. Fonda Rae, or Cathy Dennis?

I voted for the version of "Touch Me (All Night Long)" by Wish ft. Fonda Rae. I like both versions, but for some reason I seem to be more familiar with the Wish version. Thanks for having these Chuck. Keep them coming.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2008, 11:19:17 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Last day for sleeping in for me!  Damn....why can't every day be like this?   :laugh:

Well, today I've started to focus on the diet and exercise program, and it's my first day of using the gym!  I'm going after lunch.  I also made a 'ticker counter' like Katness has in her siggy line.  I'll be posting it as the weight drops off, and I hope I can get the football player to score a touchdown!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 21, 2008, 11:25:06 am

Good morning! Have a great day off, Chuck!!

Good luck on the gym and diet activities, too!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 21, 2008, 12:18:03 pm

                                                       

                                          Morning Chuckles  You tryin to stir up sumpin.  Comin in my house while
                                i am asleep.  Rampagin thru my fridge..   Come on over, ive got some papers for
                                you ta sign.

                                                        (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/7191.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 21, 2008, 01:28:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2008, 11:19:17 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!

Last day for sleeping in for me!  Damn....why can't every day be like this?   :laugh:

Well, today I've started to focus on the diet and exercise program, and it's my first day of using the gym!  I'm going after lunch.  I also made a 'ticker counter' like Katness has in her siggy line.  I'll be posting it as the weight drops off, and I hope I can get the football player to score a touchdown!

Good Morning Chuck!!! Keep me posted about how you like the gym. I have considered that, but I am afraid I would end up not using it. I am still focusing on the exercise at home route, but I would like to hear how your gym and personal trainer experiences are.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2008, 02:11:59 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 21, 2008, 12:18:03 pm

                                                       

                                          Morning Chuckles  You tryin to stir up sumpin.  Comin in my house while
                                i am asleep.  Rampagin thru my fridge..   Come on over, ive got some papers for
                                you ta sign.

                                                        (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/ifyoucantfixit/7191.gif)

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 21, 2008, 03:03:53 pm

               Just so you can get your happy dancin feet warmed up.

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                                                                                                                         janice exits stage right

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2008, 07:28:42 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I skipped my morning workout today.  Why?  Because I'm soooooo sore from my first workout with my personal trainer!

 :laugh:

Oh damn....I'm sore.  I woke up a few times during the night, because I would turn the wrong way, and the pain would wake me up!

damn!

I will say this, Genaro was very knowledgable, and he gave me goals and a workout schedule that I can complete.  I'm going to work today smelling like BenGay, but this is not stopping me.  I'll be back at the gym today, putting myself through that hell again, but no pain, no gain, and I want to achieve my goal!

Oh, Genaro was cute too, but it looked like he waxed his eyebrows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 22, 2008, 07:56:30 am

The pain will stop after a few days.  ;D

Meantime -- I love the smell of BenGay!!  ;)  Minty!!

Genaro, huh? A hunk with waxed eyebrows. Well, he likes to be neat --  and those stray eyebrow hairs could cause wind resistance while working out.  8)

Happy Tuesday, Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2008, 08:16:33 am

Thanks Shasta.....there are a few words to describe today, but happy is not one of them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 22, 2008, 08:31:47 am

Well, happy Wednesday then!   ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 22, 2008, 09:11:18 am

Sorry to hear you are so sore Chuck, but that means things are working. It sounds like you have a great personal trainer. I swear I would like to go down that route, but to tell you the truth I am a bit afraid of it plus the thought of a gym makes me uneasy.

Speaking of tough personal trainers have any of you ever seen "The Biggest Loser?" Those trainers are downright cruel to those people, but I suppose they do end up getting major results. I keep thinking one of these people are going to end up dying on the show. The people are not just heavy, they are extremely obese. The one trainer Jillian gives absolutely no pity to the people. If they fall down, she says "What in the hell are you doing? Get your ass up!" The other trainer Bob is just about as rough on them. There was another one who didn't seem to be quite as rough. But I must say they sure do get amazing results from the people. I ended up watching most of the show last season which is a show I never thought I would watch. It was incredible how these people transformed themselves and their lives. It showed a lot of determination and a lot of hard work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2008, 09:18:41 am

Jack, you should look into a gym....its' not as intimidating as it seems.

and Jack, I know you know Jackie (Painted Shoes) from DCF from Colorado.

If you havn't seen this link, you need to now.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,15100.msg320203.html#msg320203

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 22, 2008, 09:26:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 22, 2008, 09:18:41 am

and Jack, I know you know Jackie (Painted Shoes) from DCF from Colorado.

If you havn't seen this link, you need to now.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,15100.msg320203.html#msg320203

I'm glad you led me to this link Chuck although the news is just absolutely horrible. Jackie is such a wonderful, nice, kind person. She was wonderful to me the very first time I met her in Colorado. I have read so many of her posts. I will go to the thread. I do appreciate you letting me know about this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 22, 2008, 12:13:39 pm

       Yes Chuck it is very sad indeed.  She is a very dear and sweet woman.  Never saw her without a smile on her face.
i hope she gets better...... :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2008, 12:18:42 pm

I will never forget when I first reached 1,000 posts on the Dave Cullen Forum, and I started a thread about what my special name should be.  I received a number of joking replies, all of which made me laugh.

And then Jackie posted, and said I should be called "Faithful Friend", because that was the one description that she felt fit me the most.  I was so touched, I called to thank her, and it became my "tag" there, and it will never change.

When the Texas BBQ took place in '06, my direct flight from NJ to Tx had ended up becoming 2 layovers, and many missed flights due to a security scare.  What was supposed to be a flight landing at noon on Thursday, beccame an 18 hour ordeal that ended just after midnight, so technically Friday AM.

I got off that plane, and bleary-eyed, tried to locate my bags.  When I found them, there was a touch on my shoulder from behind, and I heard "Hello Faithful Friend".   It was Jackie, she had come to the airport to meet me, and she gave my weary body a big hug.

I've since had the good fortune to see Jackie many times over the next two years, twice at her apartment, once in Ocean City, once in Bay City, once in NYC, and once in Colorado.  Every time she saw me, I was greeted the same way, with a big hug and a "Faithful Friend".

When I went through hard times, she would call me to check up on me, and always made time to take my calls when I needed to talk.

Jackie, I'm sending all my prayers and love, and if I could, my strength as well.

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She's just a few hours drive from me
she lives on the same coast
a woman that we all hold dear
and who would frequently post
to the forum where she made friends
where she'd spend parts of her day
and little did she know
she touched our hearts along the way
with the way she shared her feelings
and the way she talked to us
free with her time and her emotions
and she never raised a fuss
I'm sure that Jackie knows
that we're praying for her now
and we'd take this pain from her
if we truly just knew how
so let's hold on to each other
while we pray to God above
focus now on Jackie
and we'll send her all our love




we love you, Jackie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 22, 2008, 12:23:28 pm

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Chuck}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Love you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 22, 2008, 12:27:49 pm

Quote from: Scott on January 22, 2008, 12:23:28 pm

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Chuck}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Love you.

You can say that a million times and mean it!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2008, 02:36:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 22, 2008, 09:18:41 am

Jack, you should look into a gym....its' not as intimidating as it seems.

and Jack, I know you know Jackie (Painted Shoes) from DCF from Colorado.

If you havn't seen this link, you need to now.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,15100.msg320203.html#msg320203

I'm glad to see the news made it over here (I don't frequent that thread).

It's very sad news, and I gather awfully unexpected. I was so sorry to hear about it when I found the post over at DCF.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2008, 07:31:56 am

Hello Bettermost.

it's a sad day for all Brokies.

my thoughts and wishes for positivity and happiness go out to you all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 23, 2008, 07:59:20 am

{{{{{Chuck}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2008, 12:59:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends

Shasta, Susie, Katie, Gary, Jack, Dev, Rob, Crooner, BigBro Tru, BigBro Rich, Jeff, Jan, Steve, Paul, Wulfie, and everyone else!

I am just dropping a quick note to say that my attendance here will be a little spotty right now.  In time, I'll be back to where I was.

I intend to still come here daily and update my blog, and try to stay in touch as much as possible.

This is NOT goodbye.


but right now, my attention must be on the Dave Cullen Forum.  I am the mod of the Heath threads, and this blow came to us all as we were just learning about our friend Jackie's failing health.

I'm working as hard as I can to help people deal with this, and maintain my own sanity as well.

I promise I will be back, just as busy and blabbermouthed as before, but right now, my attention is divided in too many directions.

I wish you all peace and love, and I hope you all find strength at this time of great sadness for all Brokies.

I may not be here as frequently, but you will all be on my mind, and in my heart.

I love you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 23, 2008, 01:13:39 pm

You do what you have to Lil Bro!
You know we love you and will be here.
I love you!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 23, 2008, 03:04:32 pm

Chuck, both you and Jackie are in my thoughts.  Love ya buddy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 23, 2008, 03:07:35 pm

Bless you little spit fire, will be thinking of you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2008, 03:22:03 pm

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Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be (?)
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are





rest in peace!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 23, 2008, 03:23:00 pm

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Chuck}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 23, 2008, 03:31:00 pm

"After The Goldrush"

Well, I dreamed I saw the knights
In armor coming,
Saying something about a queen.
There were peasants singing and
Drummers drumming
And the archer split the tree.
There was a fanfare blowing
To the sun
That was floating on the breeze.
Look at Mother Nature on the run
In the nineteen seventies.
Look at Mother Nature on the run
In the nineteen seventies.

I was lying in a burned out basement
With the full moon in my eyes.
I was hoping for replacement
When the sun burst thru the sky.
There was a band playing in my head
And I felt like getting high.
I was thinking about what a
Friend had said
I was hoping it was a lie.
Thinking about what a
Friend had said
I was hoping it was a lie.

Well, I dreamed I saw the silver
Space ships flying
In the yellow haze of the sun,
There were children crying
And colors flying
All around the chosen ones.
All in a dream, all in a dream
The loading had begun.
They were flying Mother Nature's
Silver seed to a new home in the sun.
Flying Mother Nature's
Silver seed to a new home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2008, 04:32:45 pm

So I guess you really got hit with the double whammy, Chuck. Thinkin' of you, Honey. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 23, 2008, 06:08:12 pm

             VERY SORRY CHUCK      



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                  just breathe, and you will weather the storm lil darlin!!!



           


            

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 23, 2008, 10:28:41 pm

We'll be right here waitin' for you Chuck. Come when you feel like you are up to it. I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear friend, Jackie. I can tell everyone who knew her loved her so much.

{{{{{Chuck}}}}} Love, hugs, and prayers, friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2008, 07:40:03 am

Thank you everyone for your support, it means a lot right now.

Keeping you all in my head and heart now, will be back soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 24, 2008, 06:39:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2008, 03:22:03 pm

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Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be (?)
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are





rest in peace!

Beautiful.  I'm crying all over again.

((((((((((Chuck and Jackie))))))))))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on January 24, 2008, 07:11:31 pm

Chuck, I send you a big hug, and I wish you strength. I´m very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and Brokie pal.

{{{{{{{{Chuck}}}}}}}}

Dagi

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2008, 07:14:07 pm

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Life is never easy
although we wish it were
it can run by at breakneck speed
we only see it as a blur
we wish for only positive
we only wish to gain
but we feel like we're in darkness
it seems we only feel the pain
weight of the world upon us
it seems too much to bear
we cry, we scream, we shed the tears
feels like our hearts will tear.
the world can be such a harsh place
that's something that we're told
so let's reach out to one another
grab a friend to hold
darkness and hurt will always fade
no matter what the size
so let's climb the mountain side by side
and wait for the sun to rise

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2008, 07:28:26 pm

thanks for all the support here!

Big Brother Tru, Big Brother Rich, Jan, Crooner, Dagi, Gary....everyone who came here.

I really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 25, 2008, 10:57:00 am

Chuck,

THANKS YOU FOR THE CDs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2008, 04:19:55 pm

Picturing big brother Truman dancing around his house to Kim Sozzi & Cascada.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2008, 05:01:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2008, 04:19:55 pm

Picturing big brother Truman dancing around his house to Kim Sozzi & Cascada.

 ;D

Now there's an image!!
How are you Lil Bro???
I sure miss ya!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 25, 2008, 05:11:36 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2008, 05:01:23 pm

Now there's an image!!
How are you Lil Bro???
I sure miss ya!  :-*

Hehehe, I may do a video this weekend..... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2008, 05:22:07 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 25, 2008, 05:11:36 pm

Hehehe, I may do a video this weekend..... :laugh:

 :o Oh my!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 25, 2008, 07:58:20 pm

          "sHIT  thats hard to "visualize.       :laugh: :laugh: :laugh

          But guess what guys,,,,,,i thank you for the first real laugh i have had inso many days..............
                                 I needed that......now its back to sobs**

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2008, 11:01:26 pm

I have a vid of Truman and how he dances to music.


Carmen Miranda would be proud!






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2008, 09:17:24 am

Hello BetterMost!


My little magical angel will be back on Monday.  It will feel right then.  For now, a quiet greeting of sorts. 

I'm on my way to Jackie's apartment today.  Her family has decided to open the door there to a small group of Brokies, and I'm one of the ones making the trip.  Her family knows all about the Brokies, and wants to meet some of us, to hear about Jackie's trips with us.



I did want toget back to my routine somewhat, so i'm restarting the "Which version is better?" poll today.


With our last poll, for the first time, the remake beat the original, with Cathy Denis beating the Wish ft Fonda Rae version by 1 vote.


Although, I know which versioin will win this poll...... :laugh:


In 1955, Elvis began is never ending reign as the King of Rock & Roll.  He sold millions of singles and albums, sold out concerts and movie theaters, and performed until the time of his death.

In 1962, Elvis got to #2 on the Billboad Hot 100 with his song "Can't Help Fallin' In Love".



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq-ZMVkJDJ0[/youtube]



For a ten year stretch (1983 - 1993)  English reggae band UB40 collected a string of hits in the US, mainly reggae versions of popular songs.  In 1990, UB40 remade the Elvis tune in their own style, and it not only appeared on their own CD, but on the soundtrack for the movie "Sliver", staring Sharon Stone.

Their version charted better than Elvis' original, getting to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MxmthbKZYU[/youtube]


So, which version do you like better?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2008, 11:27:40 pm

Hi, Chuckie!  I know you've been busy taking care of the DC folks and all, but it's good to see you back here.

With this poll, I'm a little biased:  my little sister married the guy in UB40 with the slide trombone.  I love their music, and think they're brilliant in their choice of popular songs to "reggae-ize" with their soulful force. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 27, 2008, 05:30:02 am

    I have to say i think the elvis version is a bad mix.  The strings are too loud, and the sound is scratchy...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 27, 2008, 11:52:05 am

Good morning, Chuck.  {{{{{{{CHUCK}}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2008, 07:14:06 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, after the past few days, I'm starting to feel like things are becomming normal again, or I'm adjusting to the new normal.

I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and you are all ready for the new week.


I've somehow managed to lose 2lbs!  Time to update my "ticker"!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 28, 2008, 08:49:29 am

So Chuck I understand you got to meet jackie's family over the weekend. How was that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2008, 09:32:32 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 28, 2008, 08:49:29 am

So Chuck I understand you got to meet jackie's family over the weekend. How was that?

Hiya big brother!

Yes, I met Jackie's daughter Joanne, Jackie's son (I can't remember his name now, brain fart) and her daughter in law, Paula.

They were very nice, and friendly people.  About 8 Brokies showed up, and they made us feel welcome, and gave us pics of Jackie to take home with us.

Jackie had a nickname for me that some of the slashies used (Chuckilicious) and when I introduced myself, Paula's eyes got wide and said "Oh, you're Chuckilicious!"

 ;D

Jackie had told them all about us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2008, 10:07:45 am

Quote from: southendmd on January 26, 2008, 11:27:40 pm

With this poll, I'm a little biased:  my little sister married the guy in UB40 with the slide trombone.  I love their music, and think they're brilliant in their choice of popular songs to "reggae-ize" with their soulful force. 

How cool!  Thanks for sharing that story, Paul!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2008, 10:23:44 am

Freddy in the Bannana hat is scary as hell!

Being the good southern boy I am I had to vote for the King!!
Ahh Thank eww Thane eww very mucsh! LOL  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2008, 10:51:16 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2008, 10:23:44 am

Ahh Thank eww Thane eww very mucsh! LOL  8)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 28, 2008, 02:52:01 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 27, 2008, 05:30:02 am

    I have to say i think the elvis version is a bad mix.  The strings are too loud, and the sound is scratchy...

I have to agree with this, it doesn't sound quite the way I remember it.

Then again, it's the first time I've been able to listen to these You-tube songs (just got high-speed) so I'm not sure what to expect in terms of quality.

I assumed I would prefer Elvis, but it seems a little slow and the other one is certainly a catchy tune.  Must choose.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 28, 2008, 02:56:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2008, 09:32:32 am

Yes, I met Jackie's daughter Joanne, Jackie's son (I can't remember his name now, brain fart) and her daughter in law, Paula.

Her son was Mark, Chuck.  A very nice guy.

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2008, 09:32:32 am

They were very nice, and friendly people.  About 8 Brokies showed up, and they made us feel welcome, and gave us pics of Jackie to take home with us.

Absolutely, the family was extremely friendly and thoughtful.  They ordered in a lot of catered food, and had us gather to sing one of Jackie's favorite songs as a tribute to her.  The pics of Jackie were a very nice touch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2008, 07:48:55 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well as the week progresses!

On DCF today, some of our members decided to wear something orange, or with stripes, as a tribute to Heath.  A few members are posting pics of themselves in the clothes.


I have a shirt that's very similar to one Heat was pictured wearing, and I have it on now to wear to work.



My tribute today to Heath.  Not exactly the same, but close.


Heath looks better.     ;)






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2008, 07:50:24 am

Quote from: garycottle on January 29, 2008, 07:39:00 am

Hi there Chuckie.   ;D  I picked the UB40 version of the song.  I do like the professional recording of Elvis's version.  However, this live recording left a lot to be desired. 

Yeah, I tried to find a really clear decent video of the Elvis version, but either the version was radically different from his original, or the sound was really really crappy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on January 29, 2008, 08:33:52 am

Heay Chuck! Good evening to you. Hope you had a good Tuesday. I liked Elvis better! I just love his sexy voice. :D

Hugs,
Dagi

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 29, 2008, 08:52:59 am

Good Morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 29, 2008, 09:07:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2008, 07:48:55 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well as the week progresses!

On DCF today, some of our members decided to wear something orange, or with stripes, as a tribute to Heath.  A few members are posting pics of themselves in the clothes.


I have a shirt that's very similar to one Heat was pictured wearing, and I have it on now to wear to work.



My tribute today to Heath.  Not exactly the same, but close.


Heath looks better.     ;)






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Sweet tribute, Chuck. You look great! You look Chuckilicious! (I read about your nickname from Jackie.)  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2008, 10:03:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2008, 07:48:55 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well as the week progresses!

On DCF today, some of our members decided to wear something orange, or with stripes, as a tribute to Heath.  A few members are posting pics of themselves in the clothes.
I have a shirt that's very similar to one Heat was pictured wearing, and I have it on now to wear to work.
My tribute today to Heath.  Not exactly the same, but close.
Heath looks better.     ;)
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/photo%20caption%20pics/heath292.jpg)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/photo%20caption%20pics/Copyofheathpic001.jpg)

YOu look handsome Lil Bro!
I wish i had known I would have joined in!
I think we should all where matching colors the day of the funeral!
Black just doesn't seem fitting. I think blue for the boneless blue.
Or maybe brown for Heaths beautiful brown eyes!
I don't know but it would be cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 29, 2008, 10:23:20 am

         I A VOTIVE TO BURN.  IT HAS A HEART AND A BOW ATTACHED.  I WILL
BURN IT ALL DAY SATURDAY...............HEATH FAREWELL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 29, 2008, 04:15:05 pm

Great shirt Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2008, 04:38:38 pm

thanks Gary and Kelda!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 29, 2008, 05:05:34 pm

That is nice, I will have to go buy something, but it will be worth it.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 29, 2008, 09:49:02 pm

Chuck, thank you for the CDs, some of this music I have wanted for years.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnFlHbeNgvA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2008, 07:46:26 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I wake up to disco music here!   How lovely!   Thanks Gary and Tru!   Big hugs to you both!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 30, 2008, 07:49:46 am

Good morning, mister! Cold there? 21* here -- maybe we'll thaw out by noon. Have a good Wednesday.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2008, 09:11:46 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 30, 2008, 07:49:46 am

Good morning, mister! Cold there? 21* here -- maybe we'll thaw out by noon. Have a good Wednesday.  :)

Hiya honey!

It's about 40* here, and very rainy.  High winds are supposed to hit later, gusts up to 40mph or higher.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 30, 2008, 09:22:14 am

It is sunny here, but windy, a high wind advisory. We have those at my office every day.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2008, 09:51:22 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 30, 2008, 09:22:14 am

It is sunny here, but windy, a high wind advisory. We have those at my office every day.  :laugh:

Your office? I thought you quit your job?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2008, 10:15:55 am

BigBroTru!  You're about to hit 5,000!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 07:31:39 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Almost the weekend, thank God!   I need a day when I can sleep in!  ;D


I hope that people have some cool plans! 



Yesterday on DCF, I hit 40,000 posts.  I dedicated it to Jackie (Painted Shoes) and I'm pasting it here too.

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I'll See You At The Gate


You were a special person
too special for this place
always had a song in your heart
and a smile on your face
opened up your home to friends
and opened your heart too
always ready to share some laughs
and talk to friends when they were blue
a bubbling personality
so brightly your light shone
I would've talked to you much more
but you were always on the phone   ;)
and then your last day comes
with the sadness that it brings
but you really couldn't stay here
you had to go and get your wings
you're up among the angels now
there's no more pain and no more hate
and when my time comes to cross over
I know I'll see you at the gate

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 31, 2008, 08:13:32 am

I wonder if he has 40,000 tickles in too, Gary?  ;D

Wow!! Is that the most posts of any forum ever??? LOL  What a yakker!! I'm glad I didn't have you in class, Chuck. You'd be standing in the corner a lot -- probably talking to yerself!!  ;)

Chuck, the dedication to Jackie was very nice. I know you all are going to miss her so much. Can you tell us the meaning of her nickname -- if it's something with a story, I mean.

Take care. Glad you're looking forward to the weekend. I'm one for the sleeping in too!!!!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 10:03:30 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 31, 2008, 08:13:32 am

Can you tell us the meaning of her nickname -- if it's something with a story, I mean.

I'm glad to share that story!


Jackie's father was a talented painter, and he did a watercolor of her baby shoes, they are the "painted shoes" that spawned her screen name.

She used a pic of the watercolor as her avatar for a while.



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DCF runs a feature called "The Daily Sheet" and we have a special edition dedicated to Jackie, with some of her posts, her Q&A session, and things people have said about her.  I don't think you need to be a member to read it, so if you (or anyone) would like to learn a little about Jackie, just click this link.


https://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=28617.msg1160856#msg1160856

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 31, 2008, 10:43:01 am

Chuck, thank kew for making me this collection of cds of the great disco music of the world. I listen to it nigh on ever evening anymore.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 31, 2008, 10:44:51 am

Okay so I sent he a pm but didn;t hear anything back from her. If you should speak with her can you ask her if the rumor is true?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 31, 2008, 10:51:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 07:31:39 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Almost the weekend, thank God!   I need a day when I can sleep in!  ;D


I hope that people have some cool plans! 



Yesterday on DCF, I hit 40,000 posts.  I dedicated it to Jackie (Painted Shoes) and I'm pasting it here too.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering037.jpg)


I'll See You At The Gate


You were a special person
too special for this place
always had a song in your heart
and a smile on your face
opened up your home to friends
and opened your heart too
always ready to share some laughs
and talk to friends when they were blue
a bubbling personality
so brightly your light shone
I would've talked to you much more
but you were always on the phone   ;)
and then your last day comes
with the sadness that it brings
but you really couldn't stay here
you had to go and get your wings
you're up among the angels now
there's no more pain and no more hate
and when my time comes to cross over
I know I'll see you at the gate

Reminded me of this old poem.
It may actually be a hymn I can't remember:

I'll See You

I’ll see you when I get there,
Shining like the sun.
I’ll see you when I get there,
Into your arms I’ll run.

I see you when the wind blows,
Running without fear,
Born to rest in your fathers arms,
Your joy has dried the tears.

I’ll see you when I get there,
When my life’s complete,
Will you take me to Jesus’ feet?
Hand in hand we’ll sing.

We’re gonna sing for you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 31, 2008, 12:07:08 pm

morning chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 31, 2008, 12:20:52 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 31, 2008, 10:44:51 am

Okay so I sent he a pm but didn;t hear anything back from her. If you should speak with her can you ask her if the rumor is true?

Well pictures don't lie!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 31, 2008, 12:50:56 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 31, 2008, 10:44:51 am

Okay so I sent he a pm but didn;t hear anything back from her. If you should speak with her can you ask her if the rumor is true?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...can she bake darlin'?  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 31, 2008, 04:22:47 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on January 31, 2008, 10:44:51 am

Okay so I sent he a pm but didn;t hear anything back from her. If you should speak with her can you ask her if the rumor is true?

Well, Truman, I replied to your PM after I got a message from Chuck on DC.  But it seems everyone over here is talking about this.

As far as I know, I'm not Little Debbie, and no, I don't bake.  Sorry to say.   ;D

But I loved your post -- really made me laugh, and I needed that.  The pictures do bear some resemblance.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 31, 2008, 04:24:51 pm

A Chuckilicious strombolli followed by a Little Debbie cake...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 31, 2008, 04:30:59 pm

Quote

The pictures do bear some resemblance.   

My point EXACTLY!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 04:39:01 pm

Quote from: Scott on January 31, 2008, 04:24:51 pm

A Chuckilicious strombolli followed by a Little Debbie cake...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 04:40:26 pm

little debbie started early.....





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 31, 2008, 04:43:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 04:40:26 pm

little debbie started early.....





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Watch out for the quiet ones.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 04:47:34 pm

Quote from: Scott on January 31, 2008, 04:43:08 pm

Watch out for the quiet ones.

still waters run deep........ :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 31, 2008, 04:49:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 10:03:30 am

I'm glad to share that story!


Jackie's father was a talented painter, and he did a watercolor of her baby shoes, they are the "painted shoes" that spawned her screen name.

She used a pic of the watercolor as her avatar for a while.



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DCF runs a feature called "The Daily Sheet" and we have a special edition dedicated to Jackie, with some of her posts, her Q&A session, and things people have said about her.  I don't think you need to be a member to read it, so if you (or anyone) would like to learn a little about Jackie, just click this link.


http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=28617.msg1160856#msg1160856

           T.hank you for that picture Chuck.  It is an answer to something i have wondered about
                              {{{{{{{{{{Chuckie tickles}}}}}}}}}}}}            :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on January 31, 2008, 04:54:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 04:47:34 pm

still waters run deep........ :o

So what's the explanation for you...no wait...I got it.............................

Chuck the natuarl wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 31, 2008, 09:21:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 04:47:34 pm

still waters run deep........ :o

 ;)     :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2008, 10:23:34 pm

Quote from: Scott on January 31, 2008, 04:54:14 pm

So what's the explanation for you...no wait...I got it.............................

Chuck the natuarl wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 07:17:00 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is ready for the weekend!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 01, 2008, 08:01:50 am

Good morning and happy Friday to you, Chuck!!

I thought we might get out of school today, but NO.

Just a dust of snow. Yawn.

What's up for your weekend? I'm getting the oil changed in my car. What fun.  :P  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 01, 2008, 08:12:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 07:17:00 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!
Hope that everyone is ready for the weekend!   

Boy Am I ready!
What a week it has been.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 08:19:33 am

Morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 01, 2008, 09:17:19 am

Readdy for the weekend,
Glad to be alive,
I'm waitin' for those magic
Numbers to arrive. ..... .. . hey look I can do morse code! ... . . . ... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 01, 2008, 09:40:33 am

Hi Chuck.  Happy Friday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 09:49:39 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 01, 2008, 07:34:34 am

Happy Friday to you.  Any special plans for the weekend?

Sleep, and then some exercise, and more sleep.    :laugh:

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 01, 2008, 08:01:50 am

I'm getting the oil changed in my car. What fun.  :P  8)

I did that last weekend.  And sorry to hear about the lack of snow!  It stinks, doesn't it?

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 01, 2008, 08:12:26 am

Boy Am I ready!  What a week it has been.

big Brother!!!!  Good to see you here!

Quote from: Scott on February 01, 2008, 08:19:33 am

Morning Chuck

Crooner!   (((((hugs)))))  You in the mood to take requests?  I'd like to hear some Josh Groban!

 :laugh:

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 01, 2008, 09:17:19 am

Readdy for the weekend,
Glad to be alive,
I'm waitin' for those magic
Numbers to arrive. ..... .. . hey look I can do morse code! ... . . . ... :laugh:

Magic numbers?  You mean 5:00, or lottery results?  ;)

Quote from: brokeback_dev on February 01, 2008, 09:40:33 am

Hi Chuck.  Happy Friday

Mornin' Dev!   Happy Friday back at ya!   Hope all is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 09:50:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 09:49:39 am

Crooner!   (((((hugs)))))  You in the mood to take requests?  I'd like to hear some Josh Groban!

 :laugh:

Wait for the CD.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 01, 2008, 10:04:13 am

Chuck did you turn your head lights off?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 01, 2008, 10:16:04 am

Quote

big Brother!!!!  Good to see you here!

Good to be here!
What do you have planned for the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 10:18:18 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 01, 2008, 10:04:13 am

Chuck did you turn your head lights off?

 ???  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 10:19:21 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 01, 2008, 10:16:04 am

Good to be here!
What do you have planned for the weekend.

sleep!  Maybe write a little.  Go over my schedule of trips, and make sure that i'm not "overlapping" anything.  lmao

I've got 5 weeks of vacation time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 10:21:55 am

Quote from: Scott on February 01, 2008, 09:50:49 am

Wait for the CD.

*stomps foot*

no fair!   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Scott6373 on February 01, 2008, 10:24:22 am

But there are two JG songs...ain't that worth waiting for?  LOL Besides...you wouldn't want to ruin the anticipation would ya?  No one has heard or is hearing until it's all said and done.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 01, 2008, 12:06:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 10:19:21 am

sleep!  Maybe write a little.  Go over my schedule of trips, and make sure that i'm not "overlapping" anything.  lmao

I've got 5 weeks of vacation time!

I wish I had that much Vaca tine.
It would make life easier!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 12:14:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 01, 2008, 12:06:59 pm

I wish I had that much Vaca tine.
It would make life easier!

Well, that's because I've been at this place for 10 years now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 01, 2008, 12:19:55 pm

            Morning Chuckles.....hope you have a glorious weekend........ :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 01, 2008, 12:28:17 pm

Morning, Chuck, glad it's the weekend coming up.

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 10:19:21 am

sleep!

Top priority.   ;D 

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 10:19:21 am

Maybe write a little.

Sounds intriguing.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 01, 2008, 12:36:48 pm

If you didn't cut your headlights off, your battery may be dead when you try to go home this evening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 01:16:55 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 01, 2008, 12:36:48 pm

If you didn't cut your headlights off, your battery may be dead when you try to go home this evening.

Lights turn off automatically on my car, but thanks for asking.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 01, 2008, 07:31:40 pm

        Sorry if i was crude.  I was angry and felt like saying something smartassed.............sorry ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2008, 09:24:35 pm

Sweetheart, don't worry!   All is good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 01, 2008, 09:48:15 pm

Evening Chuckles hope you have a great weekend..  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2008, 12:46:41 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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I slept in until 10:15!   It felt soooo good!   :laugh:


Plans today,  NOTHING!    ;D 

Just eat, walk, and perhaps write.  I'm looking forward to it!   Of course, I'll be here as well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 02, 2008, 04:02:49 pm

Happy Saturday, Chuck!

I'm already back from getting the oil changed. Shopped a little. I wore a coat when I left, but on the way home, I shed it and opened the window! In the 50's today.

Enjoy your relaxing day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 02, 2008, 04:49:39 pm

      Morning to  our residen traveling tickler.  Have a great day honey.   You are our happy boy.

        Thank you for being you.        

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 02, 2008, 05:55:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2008, 12:46:41 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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I slept in until 10:15!   It felt soooo good!   :laugh:


Plans today,  NOTHING!    ;D 

Just eat, walk, and perhaps write.  I'm looking forward to it!   Of course, I'll be here as well!

Hey Lill Bro!
I was up early!
Did some stuff around the house and I'm going Dancin tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2008, 07:25:24 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I had a good weekend.  Did some shopping, and got my walks in, so I'm a happy camper.  Did NOT watch the Super Bowl, but I knew the Giants won when I received a text from my brother, with a pic of my dad cheering, hands raised above his head.

Got on the scale today, and I've held my own, didn't lose, but didn't gain, so I take that as a victory!



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Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 04, 2008, 09:07:41 am

Have a great week, Chuck!!
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 04, 2008, 09:23:22 am

Good luck on your weight loss, I need to start pursuing that again.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 04, 2008, 09:38:00 am

Morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2008, 07:19:17 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!


What's everyone's favorite jam lately?

Right now, my fave song is American Idol winner Jordin Sparks' song, "No Air", a duet with Chris Brown.  There's no video yet, but a fan made one with different shots of Jordin and Chris.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfWkzBEtGck[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on February 05, 2008, 09:38:07 am

Heya Chuck, hope you are having a fine Tuesday. It´s sunny here today, but the kids are not well, so I´m more or less chained to the house. When my husband comes home I go to work and then to a friend to watch TV (I don´t have one, only my computer screen).

Hugs
Dagi

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2008, 10:06:57 am

Quote from: Dagi on February 05, 2008, 09:38:07 am

Heya Chuck, hope you are having a fine Tuesday. It´s sunny here today, but the kids are not well, so I´m more or less chained to the house. When my husband comes home I go to work and then to a friend to watch TV (I don´t have one, only my computer screen).

Hugs
Dagi

Oh, that stinks, honey!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 06, 2008, 12:50:21 am

Sleep tight, Chuck! I have thunder!!  :o

See ya manana.  ;D  (If I have electricity.)  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 07:28:33 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, had a very odd dream last night.



Well let's see.

Last night I dreamed that I was in a large room full of rolled coins.  I was going to buy them to get a drawer ready to wait on customers as a teller.

Suddenly a man in a sweater showed up to tell me he was a member of the 80s rock group Survivor :D :D and that he was going to measure me for my tux, for my wedding.

:o :o

My bride was a woman :o :o who was a teller that I managed when I was a CSM for the bank I work for now.  Her wedding dress was a beige, hooded kinda thing, almost a cloak type of dress.

that's when I woke up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 06, 2008, 08:15:38 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 06, 2008, 07:32:29 am

You've got rhythm, too, Shasta baby.   ;D  *snaps fingers*

 :laugh: :laugh:

Hump day, Chuck. Have fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 08:17:50 am

Hiya Shasta and Gary!

Quote from: garycottle on February 06, 2008, 07:37:25 am

I think a doctor would say...you're friggin nuts.   :laugh:

Maybe I need to relax......have a smoke.....





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 06, 2008, 09:10:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 07:28:33 am

My bride was a woman :o :o who was a teller that I managed when I was a CSM for the bank I work for now.  Her wedding dress was a beige, hooded kinda thing, almost a cloak type of dress.

that's when I woke up.

That is a good point to wake up. I wonder if there is any significants to the dude being a member of Survivor?

Eye of the Tiger......

Good Morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 06, 2008, 09:22:56 am

I have to choose the "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley since that is one of my favorite songs of all time. I actually like it by anyone who sings it since I love the words. My mother is a big Elvis fan so she has always had all his records. When I was growing up it wasn't considered all that "cool" to be an Elvis fan for someone my age, but I did like several of his songs with this particular one being my favorite. Now there are more that I like a lot. Anyway, I remember one night in particular when I was in high school. My parents were out of town and this guy I liked a lot spent the night at my house. He was a big Elvis fan as well as a very good looking blond hair, blue eyed football player  :) He and my mother got along great since they were both Elvis fans. So when we went to sleep that night I remember he wanted me to put on one of my mother's Elvis albums. I remember this song "Can't Help Falling In Love" playing that night. I have loved it ever since and it still takes me back to that time long ago. And by the way this song was also done later by The Stylistics and was a dance version of the song. I do like the UB40 one, but it does not have the memories associated with it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:11:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 07:28:33 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, had a very odd dream last night.



Well let's see.

Last night I dreamed that I was in a large room full of rolled coins.  I was going to buy them to get a drawer ready to wait on customers as a teller.

Suddenly a man in a sweater showed up to tell me he was a member of the 80s rock group Survivor :D :D and that he was going to measure me for my tux, for my wedding.

:o :o

My bride was a woman :o :o who was a teller that I managed when I was a CSM for the bank I work for now.  Her wedding dress was a beige, hooded kinda thing, almost a cloak type of dress.

that's when I woke up.

That is no dream!
Thats a nightmare! LOL
Did ya have big 80's rocker hair???  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:13:32 am

Got to give thanks to my Lil Bro for being an inspiration!
Today is my second day of going to the Gym.
I feel PHENOMONAL!!
I'm gonna get some of this weight off me and build some strength and hopefully by the time we have our Southern Spurs Rodeo in 2009 i'll be ready to compete and Wrassel them steers! LOL
Seriously, thanks Chuckie for the inspiration!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2008, 10:24:05 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:13:32 am

Got to give thanks to my Lil Bro for being an inspiration!
Today is my second day of going to the Gym.
I feel PHENOMONAL!!
I'm gonna get some of this weight off me and build some strength and hopefully by the time we have our Southern Spurs Rodeo in 2009 i'll be ready to compete and Wrassel them steers! LOL
Seriously, thanks Chuckie for the inspiration!!  :-*

Yeehaw! Good for you, Friend!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 10:29:17 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:13:32 am

Got to give thanks to my Lil Bro for being an inspiration!  Today is my second day of going to the Gym.  I feel PHENOMONAL!!  I'm gonna get some of this weight off me and build some strength and hopefully by the time we have our Southern Spurs Rodeo in 2009 i'll be ready to compete and Wrassel them steers! LOL  Seriously, thanks Chuckie for the inspiration!!  :-*

awwwww geee.

I'm blushing here!   Thanks Big Bro.  That means a lot to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:40:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 10:29:17 am

awwwww geee.

I'm blushing here!   Thanks Big Bro.  That means a lot to me.

Oh please, you blush!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 10:48:29 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:40:31 am

Oh please, you blush!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I do blush, I really do!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 06, 2008, 10:50:57 am

Yeah, where them walkin' shoes, if it is sunny this pm I'll head up to the dam.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 06, 2008, 06:36:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2008, 07:28:33 am

Well, had a very odd dream last night.

Last night I dreamed that I was in a large room full of rolled coins.  I was going to buy them to get a drawer ready to wait on customers as a teller....

My bride was a woman :o :o who was a teller that I managed when I was a CSM for the bank I work for now.  Her wedding dress was a beige, hooded kinda thing, almost a cloak type of dress.

Very odd, Chuck!   ???

I think it must have been either the head pain you went to bed with, or whatever you took to relieve that pain, that was to blame.   :-\ 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 06, 2008, 06:40:32 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 06, 2008, 10:13:32 am

Today is my second day of going to the Gym.
I feel PHENOMONAL!!

Congratulations, Richard.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 07, 2008, 03:50:24 am

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        Can you all imagine how fun it would be to have a Bettermost gym that we could
all go and hang out.  do our walking and gym work and talk and ride the cycle machine.
That would be some fun.................





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               love you Chuckalicious

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2008, 06:53:46 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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LMAO!   Jan, I would LOVE for all of us to be in the same gym at the same time!   It would be cool/fun!

Although, we'd probably do more bullshitting than working out!


I love the elliptical machine.  In just 20 minutes, I burned 250 calories.

Work is picking up a bit, but that's ok!  Makes the day pass quicker.

Oh, and Rich, in my dream I did NOT have big 80s hair, and for that, I'm very grateful!   :laugh:   O0

I may not have a lot of hair, but I like the buzz style I have now.......very little maintenance. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 07, 2008, 09:22:08 am

I think I wil get my hair cut soon, will have to stock up on gossip for the stylist gurl, she always wants to know what is going on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2008, 10:20:10 am

You going to Denver, Chuckie?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 07, 2008, 10:31:25 am

Morning Chuck and the gang  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2008, 12:11:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2008, 10:20:10 am

You going to Denver, Chuckie?

I'm plannin' on it!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 07, 2008, 12:50:00 pm

Quote from: dejavu on February 06, 2008, 06:40:32 pm

Congratulations, Richard.

Thanks Debbie!  :-*
Godd mornin everyone!!
S.H.I.T.
So Happy It's Thursday  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2008, 01:03:24 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 07, 2008, 12:50:00 pm

Thanks Debbie!  :-*
Godd mornin everyone!!
S.H.I.T.
So Happy It's Thursday  :laugh:

I hear you!   After tomorrow, I can sleep in for two days! 

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Dagi on February 08, 2008, 05:59:11 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 08, 2008, 04:27:12 am

Good morning Chuckie.   ;D  I just got my hair cut, and it's now very short.  I got a buzz cut with a number five guard on top, and three on the sides and back.  It was getting pretty shaggy, so there was a lot of hair around the chair by the time the girl finished.

Hugs,
Gary

Huh??

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2008, 07:30:38 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone?  and y'all ready for the weekend?

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 08, 2008, 07:31:07 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 08, 2008, 04:27:12 am

Good morning Chuckie.   ;D  I just got my hair cut, and it's now very short.  I got a buzz cut with a number five guard on top, and three on the sides and back.  It was getting pretty shaggy, so there was a lot of hair around the chair by the time the girl finished.

Hugs,
Gary

How cute, Gary!! I love buzz cuts --- and bald. Buzz cuts are fun to run your hand over. I've been tempted to get one just so I could feel it whenever I wanted to. LOL!!  :P  ;D

Good morning, Chuck!! Happy weekend. I'm workin' -- so that's my plans!   ;D

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2008, 07:32:53 am

Quote from: Dagi on February 08, 2008, 05:59:11 am

Huh??

Dagi, the numbers on the clippers that the barber used on Gary's hair have numbers.  The larger the number, the longer the hair.  So when he says they used a 5 on the top and a 3 on the sides, he's saying he got a style with the top longer than the sides and back.


I always tell the stylist to give me a #1 all around, so it's very very short, crew cut style.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2008, 07:33:52 am

morning, Shasta!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: smellykellyjay on February 08, 2008, 07:45:37 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 07, 2008, 12:50:00 pm

S.H.I.T.
So Happy It's Thursday 

I used to frequently pass by a honky tonk in Shelbyville, TN, that was named O.S.I.M.  But my favorite honky tonk was in Smyrna.  Millie's Paradise, which had a sign showing a pair of dice. 

Anybody remember that old song by Mickey Gilley and Charlie McClain called "Paradise Tonight"? 

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 08, 2008, 08:08:46 am

Good morning, Chuck. 

I was unable to say good morning in the usual location because of server problems   :o

so I'm here.  How are you?  Happy Friday.   :)




Morning, Kelly!  I replied to your PM again over on DCF. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 08, 2008, 09:13:25 am

Hey Chuck, did you check the air pressure in your tires?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2008, 09:20:10 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 08, 2008, 09:13:25 am

Hey Chuck, did you check the air pressure in your tires?

No, I haven't done that. 

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 08, 2008, 11:24:35 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 08, 2008, 04:27:12 am

Good morning Chuckie.   ;D  I just got my hair cut, and it's now very short.  I got a buzz cut with a number five guard on top, and three on the sides and back.  It was getting pretty shaggy, so there was a lot of hair around the chair by the time the girl finished.

Hugs,
Gary

OMG!
Those are my exact settings when I get my hair cut! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 08, 2008, 10:08:54 pm

High class southern twinkies.  8)  :P

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 08, 2008, 10:19:38 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 08, 2008, 06:24:06 pm

:laugh:

We could go out and pass ourselves off as twins.  Do you think it would get us anywhere?   :o

Never hurts to try! LOL

Title: Re: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 08, 2008, 10:26:44 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 08, 2008, 06:22:27 pm

My father used to call me bur head when I'd get my hair cut.   :laugh:

In my town we used to have  guy named Burhead Koger, he died a while back. He looked like an old Bill Clinton.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 08, 2008, 10:32:17 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 08, 2008, 10:08:54 pm

High class southern twinkies.  8)  :P

Hey Sister!
Who you callin a twinkie????  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2008, 10:35:48 pm

      Well you are pretty young.  And Shasta does call em as she sees em.          ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 08, 2008, 10:42:57 pm

LOL!!!

Gary said ya'll could be twins with your buzz cut.

Here in Arkansas -- Twinkies = twins.

You know how Hostess Twinkies come in pairs?

That's the kind of Twinkie I was talkin' about!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

But whatever floats yer boat!!  ;D  :P  :-*

Hi Janice! **waving** Are you on your way to Denver yet? I'll be thinkin' of ya'll.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2008, 12:36:10 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 08, 2008, 10:42:57 pm

Here in Arkansas -- Twinkies = twins.

You know how Hostess Twinkies come in pairs?

That's the kind of Twinkie I was talkin' about!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Well, Shasta, in the gay community, there is another meaning for the word "twinks".

Here is the definition for "twinks", from wikipedia.


Twink is a gay slang term describing an attractive young or young-looking gay man (usually in his late teens or early twenties) with a slender build and little or no body hair. In some societies the term "chick" or "chicken" is preferred.

Originally, the term referred exclusively to blondes, but among gay people the term has become increasingly inclusive to refer to other young men whose physical features match those principally described above, but are not blond or even Caucasian.

The namesake of twinks is the "golden-colored (blond) phallic-shaped snack cake" Hostess Twinkie commonly regarded as the quintessential junk food of "little nutritional value, sweet to the taste and creme-filled." A "twink" is "memorable for his outer packaging," and not his "inner depth."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2008, 07:22:17 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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I was not on BetterMost most of the weekend, so I have a lot to catch up with!


Hope that everyone had a great weekend!!!


First matter of business, is my diet update.  After another week at the gym, I got on the scale today to see I'm still at 223lbs.  No loss, but no gain.   I'm willing to accept that.  For now.

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Now, on to the new poll.  Our last one ended in a tie, the first time ever, between UB40 & Elvis Presley.


This vote will be different today.  The song is recorded by two different acts, in the same year.   They are the same style, essentially, but they are slightly different musically, and the vocals are definitely different. 


It was in 1983 that 14-year old Kensit became lead singer of brother Jamie Kensit's fledgling band, Spice. Rounding out the original lineup were guitarist Geoff Beauchamp, bassist Lawrence Lewis, drummer Jake Walters, and a friend named Nigel providing additional percussion. By late 1984, Kensit was contributing more to the band's music and they had changed their name to Eighth Wonder.  Signing to CBS in early 1986, they worked on a debut album, Fearless.  Fearless had been completed and released in July of 1987, Eighth Wonder had issued a string of singles that had found success across Europe. Fearless sold well in the U.K. and the group (now a quartet) even notched minor chart singles ("Cross My Heart" and "Baby Baby") in the U.S.

Here is Eighth Wonder's version of "Cross My Heart".


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxeWcgBrJVA[/youtube]


Martika appeared after teen girls like Tiffany and Debbie Gibson returned adolescent bubblegum to the pop charts. Martika was born as Marta Marrero in Whittier, CA, on May 18, 1969. Her parents were originally from Cuba; however, they left the country during a revolution. Raised in California, Martika started acting before launching a recording career, appearing in the film version of Annie in 1982 and on the TV series Kids Incorporated from 1984 to 1986. In 1988, her first single, "More Than You Know," landed on the American charts; a year later, its follow-up, "Toy Soldiers," was number one in the U.S. for two weeks. Martika's self-titled debut album was also released in 1989.

Here is Martika's version of "Cross My Heart".  No vid was made, this is a fan vid of the record on the turntable.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1NF3TnIRJE[/youtube]



So, which do you prefer?  Martika's more "mature" sounding vocals and production, or Eighth Wonder's "sugary" bubble gum production?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 11, 2008, 09:03:46 am

I had to vote for 8th wonder, I loved how that skinny lady came out dancing and then the audience was so, large, gyrating and bumping around.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2008, 10:09:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2008, 12:36:10 am

The namesake of twinks is the "golden-colored (blond) phallic-shaped snack cake" Hostess Twinkie commonly regarded as the quintessential junk food of "little nutritional value, sweet to the taste and creme-filled." A "twink" is "memorable for his outer packaging," and not his "inner depth."

 :-X  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 11, 2008, 03:08:15 pm

       Well I have to say, that that video got on my nerves,  So I just closed my eyes
and listened to the music.  I have to admit that i much preferred the second version.
I think she has a better voice, and I like her presentation much better.  FWIW

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 11, 2008, 09:12:30 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 11, 2008, 07:47:15 pm

As an old philosophy and religion major, I'd say that "inner depth" is overrated.  After a while it just gives you a headache.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 

Yeah. Someone who just cuts to the chase is a lot less annoying.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 11, 2008, 09:15:20 pm

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/waving-1.gif) Hello, Chuck!! Howzit?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 12, 2008, 04:25:25 am

       Hey you.  How is your life going these days.?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 09:48:12 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, sorry for the late start here.  Let's just say yesterday bit the big one, and I'm glad it's over.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 12, 2008, 10:40:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 09:48:12 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, sorry for the late start here.  Let's just say yesterday bit the big one, and I'm glad it's over.

You can say that twice nad mean it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2008, 11:44:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 09:48:12 am

Well, sorry for the late start here.  Let's just say yesterday bit the big one, and I'm glad it's over.

What the Hell happened, Ennis Chuckie?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 12, 2008, 12:14:00 pm

That is what happens when you don;t go to the gym.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 12:26:20 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 12, 2008, 12:14:00 pm

That is what happens when you don;t go to the gym.

smart ass!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 12:27:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 12, 2008, 11:44:09 am

What the Hell happened, Ennis Chuckie?  ???

Let's just say that other people's drama came crashing into my life over the past night or two.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 01:29:55 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 12, 2008, 01:16:29 pm

Aww  Sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday, Chuck.   :(  Hope things are looking up.

Hugs,
Gary

thanks, buddy.    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 12, 2008, 02:41:14 pm

           Just dont take other peoples drama so much on yourself.  Its usually much worse from
their point of view than it is from yours..............

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 12, 2008, 05:32:37 pm

C'mon Chuck, lets dance!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHQZBXJxCbA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2008, 08:16:12 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Oh my.....that was great, Tru!   Thanks big brother!


How about Brokeback on ice?


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkp9OXAVD88[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 12, 2008, 08:36:21 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 12, 2008, 05:32:37 pm

C'mon Chuck, lets dance!

Very cute viedo, Truman -- Bugs Bunny, Cotton Eye Joe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 12, 2008, 09:37:17 pm

Back to the two versions of Cross My Heart:

I liked Eighth Wonder's better.  It is softer.  The second singer grated on my ears a little.  (Sorry, fans of Martika.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2008, 09:23:08 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Here's a big, sloppy wet one for you all!


and I don't mean a kiss!   I mean a sloppy, wet morning greeting from rain and snow soaked NJ.

Last night we had snow and freezing rain, and of course, threw everyone into a tizzy.  As my brothers and I say when trying to deal with other drivers in these conditions, "Instant asshole, just add water."

::)

So, of course, the snow plows covered up the sewage drains when they plowed, and it froze over, adn now the melting snow and new rain has no where to go, so we're flooding out in the streets.

::)

Left earlier than usual to be to work on time, but there were no real major delays, and got here early.

Hope everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2008, 09:39:09 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 13, 2008, 09:35:02 am

Good morning, Chuck.   :D

I'd rather have a kiss than a snow storm any day of the week.   :P

 :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 13, 2008, 08:46:00 pm

         Chuck, your video was a god send.  You have no idea how happy i am  to find that video.

                                        Brokeback on Ice Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


          I used to have that video, When my old computer died.  I lost it.  I looked all.   over
youtube.  I lookded high and low and everyone i had sent it to didnt have it either........
Thank you for posting it.  I just love it.  I always watched it when i was feeling low.  Now
i can again. thank you thank you , thank you so much..........love me
here ya go
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2008, 09:05:38 pm

Oh, cool, Jan!   Glad I could help you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2008, 09:06:00 pm

Today (February 13th) is a happy day in my family.

On this date 43 years ago, my parents got married.

I wonder if they knew what they were in for when they got married.
They've been through A LOT!

A wedding day

a number of cars

the birth of 3 children

owning their own home

working on the railroad for years

teaching children as an aide

watching their second born almost get expelled, and then turn around and become a police officer.

watching their third born get diagnosed with dyslexia and be classified as neurologically impaired, and then watch him become the site supervisor at his job

watching their first born son get through a dark and depressing time, come out of the closet, and lose 70lbs, get out of debt, and start to enjoy life

watching their parents pass away

make it to retirement, and begin the golden years


Here are Mom & Dad when they first started dating.



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Here is their wedding day, 43 years ago today.




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Here they are at my younger brother Michael's wedding day to my sister in law.



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and here they are at a family wedding last year.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 13, 2008, 09:09:41 pm

          You have lovely parents Chuck.  They were beautiful when they married and they
are beautiful now.

           No wonder you are such a cutie.         :-* :-*


       Give them all my best.  Wish them many more to come.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 13, 2008, 10:31:25 pm

Congrats too.

What a beautiful couple.  :)

The photos sort of remind me of the movie 'Pearl Harbour' for some reason.  :-\

Must be the uniform ......

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 13, 2008, 10:55:28 pm

Wow! 43 years. That's great -- they look like they've had lots of joy through the tough times. It's nice to have someone to love who will share the good and the bad. Doubles the joy -- halfs the sorrow. Congratulations to your family, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 13, 2008, 11:31:49 pm

Oh oh,

Valentine's Day half gone, and still no roses have arrived.

Errrr. Umm. Or is it your's truly who is supposed to do the sending  :-\

 ..... But then I'd need someone to send them to.   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 14, 2008, 04:46:47 am

                                          HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CHUCKLES



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2008, 07:27:39 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope everyone is ready for the approaching weekend!


Oh, and of course.....



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Everyone here who has a "special someone", give him/her an extra hug today.

For those of us who don't, never give up hope he/she could be just around the corner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 14, 2008, 09:55:53 am

Hey Chuck,

Happy Valentines Day to you! Hope you have a wonderful day.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2008, 10:10:17 am

Well, I realized I could either be "pissy" because I'm single, or spread the love and enjoy the day.

I decided to spread the love.

I stopped at a local drug store, and picked up a pack kids valentines, a bag of chocolate hearts, and a bag of "SweetTart" hearts, and gave out Valentines to all the woman at work!


and here's a hug for all my BetterMost buds!

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 14, 2008, 11:02:29 am

Happy Valentine's Day Friend!!
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 14, 2008, 01:07:32 pm

Happy V Day Lil Bro!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2008, 04:06:50 pm

awww geee!

Please pass this along to Dagi for me!

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And this is for you!!!!!


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Gary

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2008, 06:38:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2008, 10:10:17 am

Well, I realized I could either be "pissy" because I'm single, or spread the love and enjoy the day.

I prefer to be "pissy." It makes me feel good.  ;D  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 14, 2008, 07:14:42 pm

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY CHUCKY  XXXX

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2008, 08:16:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2008, 06:38:33 pm

I prefer to be "pissy." It makes me feel good.  ;D  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 14, 2008, 09:00:05 pm

Happy Valentine's Day, Chuck!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2008, 08:10:06 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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So, does anyone else have a three day weekend this week?  I do!!!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!   

Oh and check it out, we got to page 200 here!


Here's some music for y'all.  Someone new on the scene, and if you like R&B with jazz influences, give this lady a listen.


Here name is Chrisette Michele, and she's from NY.  Here debut cd "I Am", was released the tail end of last year.

Here's the first video, "Best of Me".


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huhZ7uXRsDs[/youtube]



and this is her new song, "Be Ok".  Vid is not on YouTube yet, this is a fan vid, Chrisette's image set to the music.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdrcT8ZhW6E[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2008, 10:52:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2008, 08:16:14 pm

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I said pissy, not pissing.  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 15, 2008, 03:43:00 pm

Great day Chuck, your on page 200!

BTW, thank you for those CDs, I am really enjoying them.

Meow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2008, 04:31:44 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 15, 2008, 03:43:00 pm

BTW, thank you for those CDs, I am really enjoying them.

You're welcome!!!!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 15, 2008, 04:41:06 pm

           Holy cow Chuck that girl is amazing.  Instant love.  I am going to go and get a cd.  Her voice is amazing and she is beautiful.  So unique and different.

           She is a lot like Amy Winehouse without the wine, or the whine.!!!!!!!!!

   Thanks

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2008, 07:54:44 pm

Sooooooo.....anyone going to the movies this weekend?


Just released, George A. Romero's latest installment of the "dead" series, "Diary Of The Dead".

For those who aren't familiar with this horror series, here is a brief synopsis:  In "Night Of The Living Dead", the recently dead are returning to life, with no memories of their lives.  They have two instincts, to walk and to eat.  And their food of choice is the living.  In the sequal, "Dawn Of The Dead", the dead and the living are almost at equal numbers, and society is breaking down.  The third movie, "Day Of The Dead", the dead now outnumber the living and those left are trying to figure out a way to stop the dead.  The last movie, "Land Of The Dead", living humans have isolated themselves in giant wall protected cities.


Diary of the Dead goes back in time to the first movie.  A group of students are filming a movie the night everything starts, and they video the goings on around them.


There is no gore in the trailer below, but it is a horror movie, so if you are easily scared, you may not want to watch it.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MdqNr0gN4Y[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 15, 2008, 08:04:12 pm

          eeewwwwwwuu      ( notme )   huddled for safety

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 15, 2008, 10:41:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 15, 2008, 08:10:06 am

Oh and check it out, we got to page 200 here!


Here's some music for y'all.  Someone new on the scene, and if you like R&B with jazz influences, give this lady a listen.


Here name is Chrisette Michele, and she's from NY.  Here debut cd "I Am", was released the tail end of last year.

Happy Page 200, Chuck & Friends.

I really liked the first song, "Best of Me" -- Chrisette has quite a beautiful voice.

Didn't care as much for "Be Ok," but still liked her voice on it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2008, 02:57:00 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a good weekend so far!

Today I slept in, got a trip to the gym in, and will go back later today for a second trip. 

Brother and Sister-in-law are coming for dinner tonight, we're celebrating my brother Chris' bday, my parents annivesary, and valentine's day.

Monday, I'm getting my taxes done.  Not something that most people look forward to, but I always get a refund, and I'm looking forward to using the money towards brokie trips!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 16, 2008, 03:01:38 pm

You have already accomplished much today, Chuck! I got to sleep in too -- I think it was about 10 AM when I got up for good -- let the dogs out at 4 and put on coffee -- then went out of commission for a good 6 hours!

Are you cooking for the celebration dinner? Tell us the menu. I like to hear about things you cook! Vicarious living is fun!

Have a great Saturday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 16, 2008, 03:15:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2008, 02:57:00 pm

Monday, I'm getting my taxes done.  Not something that most people look forward to, but I always get a refund, and I'm looking forward to using the money towards brokie trips!  ;D

Good for you, Chuck, regarding the taxes.  I'll be getting a refund, too, and yep, the money will be going towards trips.

I do my own taxes and am starting to spread the papers out now.  Will probably work on them tonight or tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 12:38:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2008, 02:57:00 pm

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 17, 2008, 12:43:05 pm

Good morning, Chuck! How was the dinner?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 17, 2008, 01:35:49 pm

Hey Chuck, what did you fix for dinner?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 17, 2008, 02:25:48 pm

Did you know that Madonna's date for the 1991 (or 90) Academy Awards was Michael Jackson? He actually looked very cute back then -- they made a nice-looking couple. But I don't think they ever went out again. I saw it on the 20 greatest moments in AA history or something like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 03:44:26 pm

Hiya Shasta, Gary, and Jack!


Dinner last night was very heathy.  I managed to look away from the burgers and deep fried food, and get a spinach and chicken salad, with diced tomatoes and bacon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 17, 2008, 03:49:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 03:44:26 pm

Hiya Shasta, Gary, and Jack!


Dinner last night was very heathy.  I managed to look away from the burgers and deep fried food, and get a spinach and chicken salad, with diced tomatoes and bacon.

That sounds delicious!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 04:02:10 pm

It was.  It had honey mustard dressing on it, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 10:36:08 pm

Wow!

Well, I started a thread for my poems, and a thread for the music vids.

This thread will be for the day to day talk and craziness that we all love and partake in!


I copied all my poems to the "Off The Cuff" thread.  Anyone who posted comments, they are still on this thread, but please, no need to move them over as well.  I didn't move them, because they are part of the continuing convo that has taken place.  The same for the music vids, which I moved to the Music Music Music thread.  It took me about 2 hours, but damn, it's all done now!


Those of you who have enjoyed my poems, and the music polls and vids, make sure you check out the new threads!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 10:56:58 pm

Well, for the next week, we have two houseguests here from the school where my mom is a teacher's aide.


I've posted pics of Happy, the hamster, here before, but here is is again.


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This week, he's joined by another class pet, a guinea pig that the class named "Caramel".




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 17, 2008, 11:00:39 pm

Hello again, Happy. The guinea pig's coloring is very pretty! Almost like a calico. Can Happy and Caramel be in the same containment and play together? Or would the big one eat the little one?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 11:03:48 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 17, 2008, 11:00:39 pm

Hello again, Happy. The guinea pig's coloring is very pretty! Almost like a calico. Can Happy and Caramel be in the same containment and play together? Or would the big one eat the little one?

I don't know if Caramel would eat Happy, but it's possible one could hurt the other.  Caramel is about 10 times the size of Happy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 12:25:39 am

OH, and just so ya know, I've posted two new poems.

the first one is here at the bottom of the page.....

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17405.msg336779.html#msg336779

and the second one is the top of the next page.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 18, 2008, 09:52:34 am

Wonder did the Hampsters eat Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 10:15:40 am

Happy Monday/President's Day BetterMost!!!!


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LMAO at Tru and his comment!   I slept it, I'm off work today!  Bank is closed for the holiday.  ;D

I'm going to get my taxes done today, and I'm waiting to see what amt back I am getting!  ;D  I always get a refund, and it will be funding Brokie trips!



Got on the scale today, and I've lost another pound, finally!  I'm moving in the right direction again.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 18, 2008, 11:42:22 am

Happy Monday?  Presidents day Yay!

You off from work?  Have a great Monday/Presidents day Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 18, 2008, 01:06:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 10:15:40 am

Happy Monday/President's Day BetterMost!!!!





LMAO at Tru and his comment!   I slept it, I'm off work today!  Bank is closed for the holiday.  ;D

I'm going to get my taxes done today, and I'm waiting to see what amt back I am getting!  ;D  I always get a refund, and it will be funding Brokie trips!

Got on the scale today, and I've lost another pound, finally!  I'm moving in the right direction again.

Good Afternoon!
Congrats on the weight loss!
I'm proud of ya!
Meetin the tax guy today.  ::)
I usually get a refund but with things as they are this year, I'm going to have to pay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 03:01:59 pm

y'all are crazy, that's all I have to say.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 18, 2008, 03:29:13 pm

well done Chuck - I know hopw hard it is to lose the pounds at the mo...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 18, 2008, 03:59:44 pm

Where did the voting button go for the songs??????????  They were there before I listened to the songs a few minutes and now they are gone. And it is not 8:59 pm yet. Anyway if I could vote I would vote for Eighth Wonder. I like that version better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 05:29:08 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 18, 2008, 03:59:44 pm

Where did the voting button go for the songs??????????  They were there before I listened to the songs a few minutes and now they are gone. And it is not 8:59 pm yet. Anyway if I could vote I would vote for Eighth Wonder. I like that version better.

Jack, that poll ended, and I'm posting another poll tomorrow, in my "Music Music Music" thread.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 18, 2008, 07:58:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 11:03:48 pm

I don't know if Caramel would eat Happy, but it's possible one could hurt the other.  Caramel is about 10 times the size of Happy.

I certainly hope that Caramel doesn't eat Happy. That's a horrible thought. Poor Happy  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 08:08:12 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 18, 2008, 07:58:20 pm

I certainly hope that Caramel doesn't eat Happy. That's a horrible thought. Poor Happy  :'(

they're in seperate cages, so no worries, little Happy is safe.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 18, 2008, 08:15:40 pm

         Well Chuck, you best be careful who you are calling crazy.  You are kind of wacky yerself.   :P

                                                                    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2008, 08:34:14 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 18, 2008, 08:15:40 pm

Well Chuck, you best be careful who you are calling crazy.  You are kind of wacky yerself.   :P

:-*

Wellllll......ummmm.....well.....yeah, but on me, it's cute!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 18, 2008, 10:21:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2008, 10:36:08 pm

Wow!

Well, I started a thread for my poems, and a thread for the music vids.

This thread will be for the day to day talk and craziness that we all love and partake in!

Chuck, you've made the big time now.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 19, 2008, 12:07:56 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 18, 2008, 08:15:40 pm

         Well Chuck, you best be careful who you are calling crazy.  You are kind of wacky yerself.   :P

                                                                    :-*

You can say that twice and mean it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2008, 09:40:17 am

Happy Tuesday BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I slept well last night, and had a great turn out with my taxes, and I'm very very happy today!

Had my early morning workout, and chowing down on my yogurt and fresh raspberries.


Hope you all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 19, 2008, 12:32:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2008, 09:40:17 am

Happy Tuesday BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I slept well last night, and had a great turn out with my taxes, and I'm very very happy today!

Had my early morning workout, and chowing down on my yogurt and fresh raspberries.


Hope you all are well!

I wouldn't be if I was eating that!  :P
I'm allergic to rasberries!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 19, 2008, 04:11:16 pm

I've never heard of anyone being allergic to raspberries. What do they do to you Richard?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 19, 2008, 04:12:29 pm

I'm glad Happy is safe cause being eatin would not fit the name

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 19, 2008, 04:17:06 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 19, 2008, 04:11:16 pm

I've never heard of anyone being allergic to raspberries. What do they do to you Richard?

It's fun! I get hives and big red blotches that itch like the dickens.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 19, 2008, 04:19:33 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 19, 2008, 04:17:06 pm

It's fun! I get hives and big red blotches that itch like the dickens.

That doesn't sound like fun to me at all. That sounds horrible!!! Are you allergic to other berries? Surely you aren't allergic to cherry cake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2008, 04:23:38 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 19, 2008, 04:12:29 pm

I'm glad Happy is safe cause being eatin would not fit the name

lol!  No, it sure wouldn't!  Poor happy!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 09:11:51 am

Happy Humpday BetterMost!!!!


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Wednesday already!  Thank God!

Had a rocky night last night, some personal stuff and all, but the morning has gone well, and things are looking better today!  Hope that everyone is feeling good today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 20, 2008, 09:17:05 am

Hope today is much better!!!

At least we can start thinkin' about the weekend tonite!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 09:19:57 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 20, 2008, 09:17:05 am

Hope today is much better!!!

At least we can start thinkin' about the weekend tonite!  ;D

sounds like a plan to me!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 20, 2008, 09:40:30 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 20, 2008, 09:17:05 am

Hope today is much better!!!

At least we can start thinkin' about the weekend tonite!  ;D

Tonight? I started Monday Mornin! !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 10:07:38 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 20, 2008, 09:40:30 am

Tonight? I started Monday Mornin! !!

You wait that long, hunh?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 10:12:12 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 10:07:38 am

You wait that long, hunh?  ;D

hey you!  I ain't seen you round these parts in a while!  Where you been hidin'?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 20, 2008, 10:23:34 am

I was thinking that too, had not heard much out of Jeff lately. O-well. Be nice to stoopid gurl. Hope your ducks are in a row. Them same ducks were at Mabrys Mill this past weekend. Shasta are you planning an adventure this weekend? Do you have shingles off? And what happened to the metric system anyway? All I heard for years is "It's comming! It's comming!" and then the bicentenial and not another damn word.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 10:37:17 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 20, 2008, 10:23:34 am

Be nice to stoopid gurl.

don't wanna!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 11:18:11 am

OMG!

I forgot to tell you all this story from dinner the other night!


As y'all may remember, I told you that my brother and sister-in-law were coming for dinner last Saturday, to celebrate my brother's bday, my parents' 43rd wedding anniversary, and Valentine's Day.

We picked a resturant (nothing fancy, THANK GOD) and sat down.

Dad ordered a Sprite, and asked for a lemon wedge in it.  When it arrived, he squeezed the lemon, and started drinking.

Well, after a second, he stopped, and had a strange look on his face.  He took the straw out of his glass, and looked at the end.  I asked what was wrong, and his reply was:   

"Oh nothing, I have a lemon pit stuck in the straw."

He then put the straw in his mouth, and exhaled, shooting the lemon pit across the room where it landed on an empty table.

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o


Oh my God.  I was mortified!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 11:31:33 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 20, 2008, 10:23:34 am

I was thinking that too, had not heard much out of Jeff lately.

Oh, I been busy with RL--like yesterday after work: went to the gym; spent an hour with my tax man; still had to make some dinner, clean up, and pack lunch for today; bills to pay; check e-mail; then, by damn, it was already 11:00. And I don't much care for this new arrangement of the blogs. Good idea, I'm sure, for each blogger to have mod powers on his or her own blog, but it's more work for me to find the blogs that interest me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 20, 2008, 12:25:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 11:18:11 am

put the straw in his mouth, and exhaled, shooting the lemon pit across the room where it landed on an empty table.

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

I have that happen with tea from time to time, I will have to remember to try that one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 03:05:30 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 20, 2008, 01:25:42 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh, sure, Gary, laugh at my mental anguish!   ;)   :laugh:

Quote from: garycottle on February 20, 2008, 01:25:42 pm

Parents, you can't take them anywhere.  My father used to blow his nose in public and honk like an elephant.   :laugh:

"Dad, do you have to do that?  People are trying to eat."

lmao!  I turned to dad at that point and jokingly said to him:  "It's reasons like this that no one wants to go out to eat with you."

Quote from: garycottle on February 20, 2008, 01:25:42 pm

Sorry to hear you had a rough night, Chruck.  Hope today goes better for you.   :D

So far, so good, thanks!  How's by you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 20, 2008, 03:12:04 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 20, 2008, 01:30:37 pm

I think the powers that be finally woke up and realized that Americans don't really care that the rest of the world doesn't understand what they were talking about, nor do they care that they themselves don't understand the rest of the world. 

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I think you may have hit the nail on the head there Gary.

I wonder what the major candidated position on the metric system is. (nothing probably)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 03:46:13 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 20, 2008, 03:12:04 pm

I wonder what the major candidated position on the metric system is. (nothing probably)

I bet they're all in favor of saving the manatees.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 20, 2008, 04:35:03 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 11:31:33 am

Oh, I been busy with RL--like yesterday after work: went to the gym; spent an hour with my tax man; still had to make some dinner, clean up, and pack lunch for today; bills to pay; check e-mail; then, by damn, it was already 11:00. And I don't much care for this new arrangement of the blogs. Good idea, I'm sure, for each blogger to have mod powers on his or her own blog, but it's more work for me to find the blogs that interest me.

RL? Rickie Lake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 20, 2008, 04:36:55 pm

Or the monkey toads

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 06:51:32 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 20, 2008, 04:35:03 pm

RL? Rickie Lake.

Jack, RL = "real life".  In other words, job, family or something that pulls us from the forum.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 07:05:05 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 20, 2008, 04:36:55 pm

Or the monkey toads

Monkey toads?  ???

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 06:51:32 pm

Jack, RL = "real life".  In other words, job, family or something that pulls us from the forum.

Aw, I think he's pullin' your leg, Chuck. (Not the middle one. ...)  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 07:08:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 07:05:05 pm

Aw, I think he's pullin' your leg, Chuck. (Not the middle one. ...)  ;)

ain't no one been pullin' on that one for a while.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 07:15:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 07:08:08 pm

ain't no one been pullin' on that one for a while.

WTMI. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 07:16:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 07:15:54 pm

WTMI. ...  ;D

 :laugh:    How you been, buddy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2008, 07:19:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 07:16:39 pm

 :laugh:    How you been, buddy?

Like I said, busy with RL. Like now--gotta go fix some dinner.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 20, 2008, 07:47:53 pm

DON'T PULL ON MY MONKEY TOAD !!!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 20, 2008, 08:03:49 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 20, 2008, 09:40:30 am

Tonight? I started Monday Mornin! !!

 :laugh: :laugh: You have a plan ahead philosophy, huh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2008, 08:24:32 pm

I put a new poll up in the "music" thread.

go check it out.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg338255.html#msg338255

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2008, 08:16:44 am

Happy Thursday BetterMost!!!!


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Weekend is fast approaching!   *does happy dance*

Hope that all my BetterMost friends are doing well!


I put a new poll up in the "music" thread.

go check it out.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg338255.html#msg338255

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 21, 2008, 08:52:43 am

Morning Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2008, 09:19:18 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on February 21, 2008, 08:52:43 am

Morning Chuck!!

*waves at Dev*

Morning, honey!  How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on February 21, 2008, 06:51:40 pm

Howdy all, Hope things are going fine.

Steve

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2008, 07:49:10 pm

Hiya Steve!  How's it goin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 07:44:40 am

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!


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Well, only a "fly by" right now......NJ is blanketed in snow, and I need to dig out so I can get to work!

I'll be back later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 22, 2008, 08:59:19 am

We didn't get anything in my part of Virginia. Be careful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 09:38:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 07:44:40 am

Happy Friday BetterMost!!!!


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Well, only a "fly by" right now......NJ is blanketed in snow, and I need to dig out so I can get to work!

I'll be back later!

Hee Hee!
Everything closes here when it snows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 10:00:48 am

Hiya Big Brothers!


I'm at work, arrived safely!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 10:02:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 10:00:48 am

Hiya Big Brothers!


I'm at work, arrived safely!

Good Deal!
You better get to it or are you gonna stand around tyin knots all day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 22, 2008, 10:16:31 am

Tell you what: it is as cold as an occult practitioners mammary gland outside this morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 10:28:27 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 22, 2008, 10:16:31 am

Tell you what: it is as cold as an occult practitioners mammary gland outside this morning.

In a brass Brazzire?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 22, 2008, 10:40:40 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 10:28:27 am

In a brass Brazzire?

And rhinestones.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 10:46:18 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 10:28:27 am

In a brass Brazzire?

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 22, 2008, 10:40:40 am

And rhinestones.  ;)

lmao!   I remember when girls used to wear stuff like that to clubs.


Here's a shot of Sheila from Sweet Sensation onstage in one!


(http://www.mcgillismusic.com/images/Sweet%20Sensation%20Darrin%20McGillis%20web%20Pics%202007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 22, 2008, 10:59:25 am

I always got Shelia Easton and Shelia E confused.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 12:16:12 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 22, 2008, 10:59:25 am

I always got Shelia Easton and Shelia E confused.

It's Sheena Easton and Sheila E.
Silly boy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2008, 12:51:22 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 12:16:12 pm

It's Sheena Easton and Sheila E.
Silly boy!

Now, hurry up or you'll miss the mornin' train. ...

You wanna lead the glamorous life, or whut?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 12:52:34 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2008, 12:51:22 pm

Now, hurry up or you'll miss the mornin' train. ...

You wanna lead the glamorous life, or whut?

HAHAHAHAHA!!!
You are so funny!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 01:13:20 pm

Sheila was much more talented than Sheena.

Sheena just sang whatever was given to her.

Sheila wrote the music and lyrics to her songs, and played all the percussion on them as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 01:26:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 01:13:20 pm

Sheila was much more talented than Sheena.

Sheena just sang whatever was given to her.

Sheila wrote the music and lyrics to her songs, and played all the percussion on them as well.

I loved Glamourous Life!
Wasn't her dad a real famous percussionist also?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2008, 07:30:52 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 22, 2008, 01:26:14 pm

I loved Glamourous Life!
Wasn't her dad a real famous percussionist also?

Yes, her dad is Pete Escoevdo.  He was a member of Santana for 3 years, touring and recording with them.  When he left Santana, he and his brother formed Azteca, and recorded two albums under that name.  He then recorded a number of solo albums.


You can find out more about him, here.


http://www.peteescovedo.com/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 23, 2008, 12:38:47 am

I always have loved that song "The Glamourous Life" too! I never quite understood why "Morning Train" made such a big hit, but I guess it is ok. It just doesn't say a lot other than that he goes to work on a train and she waits for when he gets home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 23, 2008, 01:19:03 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 23, 2008, 12:38:47 am

I always have loved that song "The Glamourous Life" too! I never quite understood why "Morning Train" made such a big hit, but I guess it is ok. It just doesn't say a lot other than that he goes to work on a train and she waits for when he gets home.

 :laugh:

True.  But it does have a good upbeat rhythm.  Probably good listening for drivers stuck in traffic on their way to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2008, 03:23:30 pm

Happy Saturday BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone this weekend?   Hope everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 23, 2008, 03:39:13 pm

Everything is well Chuck. How about with you? And you are right dejavu it does have an upbeat rhythm. It would probably work well for people riding on the train too as well as for those waiting for them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 23, 2008, 03:45:32 pm

Chuck, I want to thank you for this stack of CDs you made for me. I enjoy them every day.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFz2WkVAk38[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 07:34:14 am

Happy Monday BetterMost!!!!


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How was everyone's weekend? 

I was at an Oscar Pajama Party last night.  ;D  It was fun!

Diet update, nothing lost, but nothing gained.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 25, 2008, 10:13:09 am

Since you are the expert on dance songs, I wanted to share this one with you by a group from Brazil named Axe Bahia. I posted it on my blog, but I wasn't sure if you would see it there. As far as I know they have not made it into the US, but came out about the same time as Shakira.

Axe Bahia - Beso en la Boca

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU_Zfvq_xsk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 25, 2008, 12:45:05 pm

 :laugh:    :laugh:

Interesting moves and costumes, Jack.   ;D

Actually, that music's not bad at all. -- Debbie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 25, 2008, 02:12:11 pm

The music was definitely what attracted me. I like their sound. I have a CD by them and all the songs are upbeat. I can see them eventually becoming popular in the US.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 25, 2008, 08:18:32 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 25, 2008, 02:12:11 pm

The music was definitely what attracted me. I like their sound. I have a CD by them and all the songs are upbeat. I can see them eventually becoming popular in the US.

There was music?
I was watching the back row! I heard no music! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 25, 2008, 09:18:01 pm

Maybe that is the reason I mentioned Shakira  ;D "Hips Don't Lie"  :laugh: It looks like she is not the only one who can do that  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:54:39 pm

Loved that video!   Tooooo cool!



Now, how about some pics from snowy NJ taken last Friday?


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:55:23 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:56:01 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:56:58 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:57:58 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:58:41 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 11:07:44 pm

Went to an Oscar Party last night, and the theme was "Pajama Party".


So this is how I dressed.    Note the slipper I have on.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 11:08:39 pm

and this is the front of my shirt.............






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 25, 2008, 11:29:02 pm

Cool pics of snow in a real town, not just some Hollywood set.  Thank you chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 25, 2008, 11:39:05 pm

Love the snow pictures, Chuck!!

Oooo---fun. A pajama Oscar party!!!

What did ya'll eat? Did you gamble on who'd win what?

Gary -- I think his slippers look like cowboy boot slippers....maybe?

Where'd ya get the shirt? It's pretty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 09:35:48 am

Happy Tuesday BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone's week has gotten off to a good start.

what's new and exciting for everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 26, 2008, 09:39:33 am

Well, I'm thinking..........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 09:41:53 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 25, 2008, 11:12:05 pm

A pajama/Oscar party sounds like fun, Chuck.  You look very comfortable in that photo, but I couldn't quite make out your slippers.

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 25, 2008, 11:39:05 pm

Love the snow pictures, Chuck!!

Oooo---fun. A pajama Oscar party!!!

What did ya'll eat? Did you gamble on who'd win what?

Gary -- I think his slippers look like cowboy boot slippers....maybe?

Where'd ya get the shirt? It's pretty.

Ok, let's see....

I got the shirt at a Brokie get together.  ;D   We ate baked ham, roast beef, lasagne, cheese and crackers, and brownies.  Yes, we gambled on who would win what, and there were prizes for who got the most correct guesses.


as for my slippers, they are called "Cowboy Kickers" and they look sorta like "Uggs", and yes, they are cowboy boots.  Here is a close up.



(http://www.dakotaskabin.com/Montana%20Silversmith%20Kickers/26013.jpg)



There is a whole selection of styles for adults and kids.



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they were only $29.00 and I found them online here.



http://www.goldmountainmining.com/cowboy-kickers.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 09:43:04 am

You're a real thinker there, Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 01:58:05 pm

Those snow pictures are great Chuck. And what is amazing is that the street and scenes look very familiar, but I guess that is because I have been to Bloomfield several times. Do you live on the street in the snow scene?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 02:55:30 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 01:58:05 pm

Those snow pictures are great Chuck. And what is amazing is that the street and scenes look very familiar, but I guess that is because I have been to Bloomfield several times. Do you live on the street in the snow scene?

Yup, those pics were taken from my front porch.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 02:55:57 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 02:25:36 pm

I love those house slipper cowboy boots, Chuck.  Those are so cute.   :D

I love mine!  They are sooooo comfortable!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 04:40:25 pm

Who wears the pink ones  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 26, 2008, 05:00:57 pm

I just pictured Chuck wearing the pink ones and he morphed into Harvey Firestein.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2008, 07:09:19 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 26, 2008, 05:00:57 pm

I just pictured Chuck wearing the pink ones and he morphed into Harvey Firestein.  :laugh:

As Edna Turnblad?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 07:21:07 pm

Ha  ha  ha 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 07:43:10 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 07:24:53 pm

Okay, I hope I won't be in danger of losing my license to practice homosexuality for asking this, but who is Edna Turnblad?   ???

I've heard of her somewhere. I will have to check. I think maybe she was a drag queen in some movie  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 07:45:33 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 26, 2008, 05:00:57 pm

I just pictured Chuck wearing the pink ones and he morphed into Harvey Firestein.  :laugh:

Now that definitely produces some visuals  ;D I think I want the ones with the stars on the front so Gary can have the white ones although for some reason they look like light green ones on my screen  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 07:45:53 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 07:24:53 pm

Okay, I hope I won't be in danger of losing my license to practice homosexuality for asking this, but who is Edna Turnblad?   ???

She is the "mom" in the movie/play "Hairspray".  John Travolta played her in the recent movie version.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 07:48:00 pm

She's John Travolta  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 26, 2008, 08:42:26 pm

Good mornin' Baltimore!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 26, 2008, 09:17:32 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 07:21:59 pm

I get to wear the white ones.  Cause I'm an angel.  :D

OMG--I got choked on that one!!!    :P  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 09:22:27 pm

Didn't you know that Gary is an angel  :) I thought that was just common knowledge  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 26, 2008, 09:23:07 pm

Edna Turnblad

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 26, 2008, 09:23:46 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 26, 2008, 09:22:27 pm

Didn't you know that Gary is an angel  :) I thought that was just common knowledge  ;)

We needta talk, Jack.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 09:43:57 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 07:21:59 pm

I get to wear the white ones.  Cause I'm an angel.  :D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 26, 2008, 10:00:03 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 09:54:11 pm

What's that supposed to be, Chuck?  Me drinking my own bath water?   :laugh:

EWWWWWwww!!!!  :o :o :P  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2008, 10:14:40 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 26, 2008, 09:54:11 pm

What's that supposed to be, Chuck?  Me drinking my own bath water?   :laugh:

rotflmao!

Gary, are you a dirty, dirty boy?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2008, 07:23:07 am

Happy Wednesday BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2008, 07:24:14 am

Quote from: garycottle on February 27, 2008, 03:30:40 am

Me, dirty?  I told you I'm an angel.   :laugh:

Just so ya'll know, someone who is full of themselves, thinks too much of themselves, is said to drink their own bath water.   8)

Angel, huh?  Methinks you think I was born yesterday.

;)


I've never heard the bath water expression before.  Interesting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 27, 2008, 08:02:27 am

Good morning, Chuck! Stayin' warm?

Quote from: garycottle on February 27, 2008, 03:30:40 am

Me, dirty?  I told you I'm an angel.   :laugh:

Just so ya'll know, someone who is full of themselves, thinks too much of themselves, is said to drink their own bath water.   8)

Thanks for explaining. I could tell I wasn't getting it. You and Rich know all these great expressions -- ya'll could write a book! Jeff Foxworthy sold his book about redneck words, ya know.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2008, 09:15:37 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 27, 2008, 08:02:27 am

Good morning, Chuck! Stayin' warm?

tryin' to.....it's a tad brisk today!   How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 27, 2008, 12:54:27 pm

I stick by my original assumption..........Gary is an angel  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 27, 2008, 03:37:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 25, 2008, 10:54:39 pm

Now, how about some pics from snowy NJ taken last Friday?


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Is that green thing going down the street a trash truck?

We certainly didn't get our trash picked up until days after the snow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2008, 04:15:09 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 27, 2008, 02:03:12 pm

No, not yesterday.  More like 20 years ago.  You look like you're about 20.   ;)

*gives Gary a big ole hug and kiss!*    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 27, 2008, 05:26:43 pm

boo!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2008, 07:27:38 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 27, 2008, 06:59:36 pm

Why thank you, Chuckie.  I needed that.   :D

awww!   Well, I'm glad I gave ya the hugz and kizzez!  And I behaved, and didn't tickle you. ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 27, 2008, 07:47:30 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 27, 2008, 12:54:27 pm

I stick by my original assumption..........Gary is an angel  ;)

Awww.....Sweet, Jack.

Quote

*gives Gary a big ole hug and kiss!*    

You're sweet too, Chuck.


(Pssst. I think these two are on Gary's payroll.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2008, 07:49:34 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?


Here's a story that I hope will make you laugh.  My mom (a teacher's aide in a preschool) had this conversation with one of the kids yesterday, I was LOL.


Brian:  Miss Andi?

Mom:  Yes Brian?

Brian:  Did you know that I don't eat beans?

Mom:  No, I didn't.

Brian:  Yes.  I don't eat beans, because they make you fart.

Mom:  Oh.  Really?  I eat beans.  I like them.

Brian:  Really?  Do you eat beans?

Mom:  Yes, I eat beans all the time.

Brian:   Oh..........I guess you must fart a lot.



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 29, 2008, 11:11:46 am

Chuck is AWOL. I wonder where he has gone.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2008, 11:13:04 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 29, 2008, 11:11:46 am

Chuck is AWOL. I wonder where he has gone.  :laugh:

Tru, you'll just have to tickle 'im good when he gets back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 29, 2008, 11:20:11 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2008, 11:13:04 am

Tru, you'll just have to tickle 'im good when he gets back.

 :laugh: :laugh: That I will!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2008, 12:28:39 pm

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya everyone!  Hope that y'all are well!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2008, 12:28:58 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 29, 2008, 11:11:46 am

Chuck is AWOL. I wonder where he has gone.  :laugh:

ssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2008, 12:30:23 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2008, 11:13:04 am

Tru, you'll just have to tickle 'im good when he gets back.

Quote from: Shakestheground on February 29, 2008, 11:20:11 am

:laugh: :laugh: That I will!

You two need to behave!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2008, 12:39:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 29, 2008, 12:30:23 pm

You two need to behave!

It is not a question of behaving, it is a question of whether one behaves well or badly.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 29, 2008, 01:38:21 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 29, 2008, 01:23:10 pm

Thanks for telling us about the kid who asked your mom if she farted a lot.   :laugh:  How old was this kid? 

When I read that story, Chuck, I thought, your mom really needs to have a sense of humor in that job.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2008, 01:38:55 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 29, 2008, 01:23:10 pm

Happy Friday to you, Chuck.   :D

Thanks for telling us about the kid who asked your mom if she farted a lot.   :laugh:  How old was this kid? 

I've often wondered. Eatin' all those beans up on Brokeback. No wonder Jack got sick of 'em.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 29, 2008, 06:10:33 pm

Hey Lil Bro!
Miss ya! Hope you have a great weekend!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 29, 2008, 06:26:42 pm

wear your rubbers!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 29, 2008, 09:51:31 pm

Hello Chuck!!! Busy? Me too! Life is piling up on me here.  :P

What's up for the weekend? I think I'll relax a lot. Boring to some -- but I like it.  ;D

Have fun!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2008, 03:03:13 am

The kid who was talking to my mom was about 3.


Hiya to my big brothers, Tru & Rich!   I miss you guys too!


I'm here in California this weekend!  Visiting forum members, and returning Monday night!

Big hugs to Shasta, UnderDown, ShakesTheGround, LoneLeeB3, Gary Cottle, Jeff Wrangler, Dagi, Susie, JStephens9, karen1129, IfYouCanStandIt, Katie77, Kat, DejaVu, and everyone else who comes here all the time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 02, 2008, 12:13:09 pm

Chuck, since you're not returning until Monday night, I hope you'll have a chance to go on a real cable car, if you haven't already.   I just know you'd like it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 02, 2008, 01:44:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2008, 03:03:13 am

The kid who was talking to my mom was about 3.


Hiya to my big brothers, Tru & Rich!   I miss you guys too!


I'm here in California this weekend!  Visiting forum members, and returning Monday night!

Big hugs to Shasta, UnderDown, ShakesTheGround, LoneLeeB3, Gary Cottle, Jeff Wrangler, Dagi, Susie, JStephens9, karen1129, IfYouCanStandIt, Katie77, Kat, DejaVu, and everyone else who comes here all the time!

I hope you are having a great time Chuck!!! I'm envious of you, I would love to be in California right now. What part are you in?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 02, 2008, 03:24:00 pm

Hi Chuckie :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2008, 05:03:50 pm

big hugs to everyone!  Will be back on East Cost tomorrow evening!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 02, 2008, 07:52:37 pm

Wow Chuck, the California sun has made you look refreshed  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 03, 2008, 10:46:05 am

It sure is quiet.... :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 03, 2008, 03:26:31 pm

Well I have heard from Chuck and everything has turned out well for him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 03, 2008, 06:44:21 pm

Good to know. 

I saw one picture of him with two other Brokies out there.  They all looked good, this past weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2008, 10:51:17 pm

Quote from: garycottle on March 02, 2008, 07:05:37 pm

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/39/60706854900948b4ebosj1.jpg)

Chuck took up surfing while out here in California.

Nice smile, Chuck.   :D

Crikey, that diet sure is workin'!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 04, 2008, 09:11:51 am

It is nothing short of amazing, I wish my diets worked as well.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2008, 10:01:21 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 04, 2008, 09:11:51 am

It is nothing short of amazing, I wish my diets worked as well.  ;D

Now he just needs to lose the damn dork shorts.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 04:58:02 pm

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I'm back in NJ, had a great time with my Brokie buddies out there, but miss them now that I'm home.

And I missed you guys while I was there!

I think I'm caught up on my threads on DCF, and now, I can catch up on the threads here.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 04:58:28 pm

Borrowing one of Nick's pics for a sec.........






Right Chuck



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Wong Chuck


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 05:02:14 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFPics2-28050.jpg)

Group shot, thanks to Alan (Esteban's partner) for taking it, from Saturday night at the drag show.  You may remember some of the faces/names from either Colorado, or SF, or both.

Dan (Phrag3), Linda (KillersMom), Esteban (Estefue), John (BayCityJohn), Michael (MichaelFlanaganSF), Nick (Trigger_Hippie), Rob (RobInPuyallup), Chuck (CellarDweller).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2008, 05:02:52 pm

You ever hear the one about the two Wong brothers? Whenever they went for a drive in the automobile they could only make left turns because two Wongs don't make a right. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 05:08:09 pm

some odd forum mathematics.........






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Campbell's soup kid       wandering gnome     stupid girl

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 05:08:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2008, 05:02:52 pm

You ever hear the one about the two Wong brothers? Whenever they went for a drive in the automobile they could only make left turns because two Wongs don't make a right. ...

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 05:11:44 pm

and now, here are two videos that were played for me over the weekend.


you have to watch the first one, to appreciate the second one.  They are both almost 4 minutes long, so if you only want to watch the first minute, that's really all you need.  there is no 'story', it's a woman dancing, but like I said, you need to watch the first one (original poster) to appreciate the second one (someone else)


So, I present to you, groovy dancing girl!











[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr2JneittqQ[/youtube]






[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv0qKstTITc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 04, 2008, 07:03:10 pm

Ok, The dancin is pretty groovy but the music?
Whats up with Dat? Specially the second vid.
Lord I think she is part noodle!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 07:10:21 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 04, 2008, 07:03:10 pm

Ok, The dancin is pretty groovy but the music?
Whats up with Dat? Specially the second vid.
Lord I think she is part noodle!! :laugh:

lmao!

The second video is music from the "Benny Hill Show".  Someone took her video, and placed the Benny Hill music in the background!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 04, 2008, 07:12:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 07:10:21 pm

lmao!

The second video is music from the "Benny Hill Show".  Someone took her video, and placed the Benny Hill music in the background!

 :laugh:

I was thinkin "Does she know this Benny Hill music" too Funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 04, 2008, 10:13:57 pm

That is pretty amazing, how her moves can be universal. Kinda like Josephine Baker:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIsaW9Jeg2c[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2008, 10:24:23 pm

Oh, cool vid, Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 05, 2008, 09:46:55 am

So where are the pictures from your trip you promised you were going to post last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:32:02 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope y'all are doin well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:34:07 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 05, 2008, 09:46:55 am

So where are the pictures from your trip you promised you were going to post last night.

Well, apparently, the two I posted on the prior page are not enough for my big brother!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:34:28 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:35:12 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFPics2-28014.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:36:19 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFPics2-28050.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 05, 2008, 10:38:36 am

You all look like your having a good time and maybe had been to the likker store.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:40:47 am

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f211/killersmom/rob-nick-dan%20visit%2008/rob-nick-danvisit08432.jpg)


actually, Truman, that last group shot before was in a drag bar, and yes, liquor was flowing.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:42:46 am

oh, and of course, on Sunday, I cooked an Italian meal for everyone.

I don't have a pic of the rigitoni, but I have one of everything else.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFPics2-28054.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:43:24 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFPics2-28056.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:44:18 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFPics2-28055.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 05, 2008, 11:36:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 10:40:47 am

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f211/killersmom/rob-nick-dan%20visit%2008/rob-nick-danvisit08432.jpg)


actually, Truman, that last group shot before was in a drag bar, and yes, liquor was flowing.

;)

Was this one taken in the place we ate before we saw the movie Sunday night 9/16?
It looks familiar.
Also looks like y'all were having fun and enjoying each others company!
Dang, I miss my brokie friends so much! I hate I am going to miss wyoming this summer.
Who knows, maybe I will win the lottery and I can go everywhere I want!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 12:29:27 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 05, 2008, 11:36:10 am

Was this one taken in the place we ate before we saw the movie Sunday night 9/16?

No, that was not taken a Fuzios.  We were at a placed called "Askew" (I think).  They served meals and salads with meat on skewers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 05, 2008, 02:14:30 pm

Hey Chuck!  Looks like some good Italian food you were fixing for all the Brokies at the California gathering.  Good food, and good friends always go well together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 05, 2008, 02:58:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 12:29:27 pm

No, that was not taken a Fuzios.  We were at a placed called "Askew" (I think).  They served meals and salads with meat on skewers.

Oh, I recognize the fish and chips place behind.
Maybe John had pointed it out cause he likes fish and chips.
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Quote

*Drool*

Wish I'd been there to eat some of that.   

Gary, you can say that twice and mean it!
Damnation that looks good!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 02:58:27 pm

Oh Dev and Gary, they were soooo tasty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 05, 2008, 03:06:17 pm

Hell yeah! I have had some of that food, day-um! Look at all them meat balls!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 03:24:18 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 05, 2008, 03:06:17 pm

Hell yeah! I have had some of that food, day-um! Look at all them meat balls!

They ate about 50 of 'em!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 05, 2008, 04:10:51 pm

San Francisco on a Indian Summer Afternoon.
Stroll down Castro, past the bears and their cigars
Spilling out into the street.
Find a book on Karate someone has left for me.

Fuzios, here is the place,
Take me a chair along the wall,
Look for a beaming face to be my company
We'll have Margaritas, top shelf!

 :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2008, 04:14:56 pm

awwww gee!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 05, 2008, 05:14:58 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 05, 2008, 04:10:51 pm

San Francisco on a Indian Summer Afternoon.
Stroll down Castro, past the bears and their cigars
Spilling out into the street.
Find a book on Karate someone has left for me.

Fuzios, here is the place,
Take me a chair along the wall,
Look for a beaming face to be my company
We'll have Margaritas, top shelf!

 :) :)

From Eddie Money:

I wanna go back
And do it all over again
But I can't go back I know
I wanna go back
Cause I'm feeling so much older
But I can't go back I know

Can't go back

I can't go back

I know now that things will never be the same

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 05, 2008, 05:18:00 pm

sounds like you had a fun time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 09:52:43 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope all y'all are doing well!


I love going back to work after a vacation in the middle of the week, the work week is much shorter!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 10:14:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 09:52:43 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!

Uh, it's Thursday, Little Darlin'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 10:42:30 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 10:14:24 am

Uh, it's Thursday, Little Darlin'.

That's what is says, doesn't it?



;)


modify button is a great thing

*runs from Jeff*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 11:01:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 10:42:30 am

modify button is a great thing

Isn't it, though?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 11:07:02 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 11:01:56 am

Isn't it, though?  ;)

check you out, blowing up my spot!  lmao!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 12:11:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 11:07:02 am

check you out, blowing up my spot!  lmao!    :laugh:

Heh heh. You can edit a quote before you post it. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 12:27:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 12:11:01 pm

Heh heh. You can edit a quote before you post it. ...

Oh, I know that, darlin'.  Done it myself.  Just didn't expect you to do it to me!

;)   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 01:45:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2008, 12:27:29 pm

Oh, I know that, darlin'.  Done it myself.  Just didn't expect you to do it to me!

;)   :laugh:

Surprize!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 06, 2008, 02:09:10 pm

I always thought it would be fiunny if Billy Batson said Shazam! and insted of turning into Capt. Marvel, turned into Gomer Pyle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2008, 03:02:41 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 06, 2008, 02:09:10 pm

I always thought it would be fiunny if Billy Batson said Shazam! and insted of turning into Capt. Marvel, turned into Gomer Pyle.

G-o-o-l-l-e-e-e!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 09:15:51 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope all y'all are doing well!


anyone have good plans for the weekend?  My brother and sister-in-law are coming down to celebrate his bday, which was Wednesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 07, 2008, 09:17:50 am

Hello Chuckie   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 07, 2008, 09:22:24 am

Did you buy him anything for his birthday? How old was he? What does he like? Are you going to regift him something you received you don't like? How about a whine bottle opener? What do they call that? A corkscrew? Maybe you should just give him money.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 09:25:44 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on March 07, 2008, 09:17:50 am

Hello Chuckie   :)

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 09:28:16 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 07, 2008, 09:22:24 am

Did you buy him anything for his birthday? How old was he? What does he like? Are you going to regift him something you received you don't like? How about a whine bottle opener? What do they call that? A corkscrew? Maybe you should just give him money.  :laugh:

well damn!  Aren't you full of questions today?    :laugh:


I didn't buy him anything.  He turned 37.  He likes football.  I won't regift him anything.  He doesn't drink wine.  They call it a corkscrew.  Yes.  I'll just give him money.


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 07, 2008, 09:31:06 am

Now, let's see.... Dev WAS in here.
*
*
Nope.

.... Oh, excuse me Chuckie. Just looking for someone.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 09:35:18 am

Quote from: underdown on March 07, 2008, 09:31:06 am

Now, let's see.... Dev WAS in here.
*
*
Nope.

.... Oh, excuse me Chuckie. Just looking for someone.  ;D

Well Hiya Rob!

Glad you stopped by, I've got a hug here with your name on it.....just gimme a sec to find it....




*rummages around*


Here ya go!


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/hug.gif)<<<Rob


Oh, I have some tickles with your name on them too....hold still while I hand them out.


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Rob

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 07, 2008, 09:43:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 09:35:18 am

Well Hiya Rob!

Glad you stopped by, I've got a hug here with your name on it.....just gimme a sec to find it....




*rummages around*


Here ya go!


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/hug.gif)<<<Rob


Oh, I have some tickles with your name on them too....hold still while I hand them out.


Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Rob

Awe this is too cute!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 07, 2008, 09:44:41 am

Man I remember when I was 37! Absolutly nothing happened.  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 09:59:29 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on March 07, 2008, 09:43:02 am

Awe this is too cute!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 07, 2008, 10:09:12 am

Cute? .... CUTE ?

Oh. Yeah. It's cute.  ;D

Thank you, Chuckie. I wish I could return the favour, but I don't have any of those hugging, tickling thingies.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2008, 10:19:38 am

Quote from: underdown on March 07, 2008, 10:09:12 am

Cute? .... CUTE ?

Oh. Yeah. It's cute.  ;D

Thank you, Chuckie. I wish I could return the favour, but I don't have any of those hugging, tickling thingies.  :(

that's ok!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2008, 12:34:49 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 07, 2008, 09:44:41 am

Man I remember when I was 37! Absolutly nothing happened.  :-X

Yeah, but that was just last year, Truman.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2008, 11:23:35 am

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Greeting from wet, rainy New Jersey!

My brother and sister-in-law arrive at 7 for dinner (most likely a Chinese buffet), and my day is open until then.  I plan on hitting the gym in an hour or so, and then getting a salad for lunch, since dinner will be on the heavier side.

Hope all y'all will have a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 08, 2008, 12:17:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2008, 11:23:35 am

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greeting from wet, rainy New Jersey!

My brother and sister-in-law arrive at 7 for dinner (most likely a Chinese buffet), and my day is open until then.  I plan on hitting the gym in an hour or so, and then getting a salad for lunch, since dinner will be on the heavier side.

Hope all y'all will have a good day!

Hey Chuckie
Well, it is actually snowing here in the sunny south!
Earlier in the week it was in the 70's now it's snowing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2008, 12:36:29 pm

It has been snowing here too on and off this morning. It even was getting on the ground, but now the sun is out. There is a winter storm warning though for counties just west and north of here. They may get a few inches of snow. How many inches do you have Richard

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 08, 2008, 12:45:54 pm

Snow here too, Chuck. Georgia, North Carolina, and Arkansas -- reporting snow. It snowed in Texas and Oklahoma too. Probably Indiana. Lotsa snow in March!

Have fun with your family at the birthday celebration today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 08, 2008, 02:40:10 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 08, 2008, 12:36:29 pm

How many inches do you have Richard

Jack Stephens!! Well I Never! Asking such a question on a public forum!!  :o

Oh, you mean snow????  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
We didn't have any that stuck around more'n an hour!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2008, 04:34:56 pm

Oh my!

such discussions on my thread!  I'm shocked!  Shocked, I say!   :o :o :o :o


Now, as for the bday celebration/dinner, my brother just called and said that it's raining very badly by him (as it is here) and they've decided not to come.

 ::)


So, in preparing for excess calories tonight, I had a breakfast bar for breakfast, and salad for lunch.  hahahaa.  I'm ahead of the game now.   Perhaps a salad for dinner too, and just make it a very healthy day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 08, 2008, 05:21:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2008, 12:34:49 pm

Yeah, but that was just last year, Truman.  ;D

Naw dude, that was 2000!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 08, 2008, 05:22:46 pm

Well we ain;t gettin' no snow in my part of Virginny, but we are under a high wind advisory. Driving in the wind is almost like exercising.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2008, 05:41:26 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 08, 2008, 02:40:10 pm

Jack Stephens!! Well I Never! Asking such a question on a public forum!!  :o

Oh, you mean snow????  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
We didn't have any that stuck around more'n an hour!

OOPS  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That did come out a bit sketchy didn't it, since I didn't indicate what :) I guess now everyone will just have to assume or guess what I meant  ;D 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2008, 11:58:03 pm

Hiya everyone!

here is a story about my ride home from work the other day.

I was stopped at a traffic light, and I see a car pull up behind me.....I can see the driver looking at the back of my car, at my gay pride magnet, at my George W. Bush "WTF" magnet, and my two Brokeback bumperstickers.

And then he pulls to the side of me, and rolls down his window.  I roll down mine, and look at him and he shouts to me.


Him:  I just had to see who was driving the car with all the fun stuff on the back!

Me:  well, it's me!

Him:  So, have you been to Brokeback?

Me:  Oh yes, many times!

Him:  And did it do to you what it did to them?

Me:  Oh yes!

and at that moment, the light changed, and he drove off.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2008, 12:48:25 am

Quote from: garycottle on March 09, 2008, 12:32:23 am

What's this about Brokeback doing for you what it did for them?  You mean you fell in love up on Brokeback?  Who's the guy, Chuck?   :D

Well, let's just say that I did have a Brokeback related romance.  It didn't last, but it was for the best.  We were too different to make it work, it would never have lasted.

However, it was great while it lasted.

 ;D

We're still friends, and we spoke on the phone the other night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 09, 2008, 12:56:19 am

Oh really Chuck. I didn't know about that one  :) There sure was enough going on  :D I didn't have any Brokeback falling in love experiences when I was there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2008, 01:19:05 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 09, 2008, 12:56:19 am

Oh really Chuck. I didn't know about that one  :) There sure was enough going on  :D I didn't have any Brokeback falling in love experiences when I was there.

jack, this was a while ago, started not long before the first BBQ in Texas in the spring of '06, and ended just before the end of '06.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2008, 02:00:53 pm

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

the rains have stopped, and I'm about to go out for my walk, and see if there is any damage to the area from the winds last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 09, 2008, 02:23:51 pm

Becareful, don't talk to strangers, don't take wooden nickles, don't step on a crack.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2008, 04:01:33 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 09, 2008, 02:23:51 pm

Becareful, don't talk to strangers, don't take wooden nickles, don't step on a crack.

You are too cute, Truman.  Never change.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 09, 2008, 04:30:54 pm

And don't go exploring low income areas during the middle of the night  ;) or parks for that matter

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 06:11:21 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Well, on my walk yesterday, there were a lot of downed branches, and some minor damage to property in the area, but nothing major, thank God.


The diet/gym routine is slowing working.  Not as quickly as I would like, but it's getting there.  In the 7 weeks I've been at the gym, I've lost 5 pounds.

Over the weekend, I bought one of those "stablization balls" and will be keeping it under my desk at work.  Every hour now, I will walk down and up the stairs (I work on the 4th floor) and then end it with 25 crunches on the ball.  We'll see if that helps me tone up the mid section and drop more weight.

Wish me luck!


(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkGCkSP/weight.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 06:36:27 am

Good morning, Chuck. Glad your walk turned out well! (Was it cold?)

Good luck with the abs and weight -- you have probably lost more inches than pounds at first. Did you measure before you began?

Happy Monday. I'm off work -- goin' back to bed. 

I think you should name your stabilization ball that you are keeping under your desk. A pet ball. What color is it?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 06:37:17 am

lmao!

it's purple.......not sure what I should name it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 10, 2008, 08:35:28 am

The teller at my bank has one she named Fernando, and she always smiles when she says his name.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 10, 2008, 08:44:14 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  You guys are funny.   Good morning Chuck and happy Monday to you too.  Keep up the good work with the weight loss training...  Wish I could get my hubby to do scrunches, but then again it would be beneficial for me too.  I just changed my eating habits

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 09:11:07 am

lmao!   This is alll tooooo funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2008, 10:37:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 06:37:17 am

lmao!

it's purple.......not sure what I should name it.

Why, Barney, of course. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2008, 10:40:28 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2008, 10:37:53 am

Why, Barney, of course. ...

he shoots, he scores!!!
Tahts awesome!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 11:06:46 am

 ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2008, 11:11:35 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2008, 10:40:28 am

he shoots, he scores!!!
Tahts awesome!!  :laugh:

Why, thank you, Little Darlin'. I just thought it was kinda obvious myself.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 11:15:35 am

It may be a girl ball tho.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2008, 11:55:51 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 11:15:35 am

It may be a girl ball tho.   ::)

Silly! Girls don't have--oh, never mind!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 12:10:02 pm

Well, Chuck's pet stabilization ball had to have a mother, didn't it? Mothers = girls. Silly!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 10, 2008, 03:45:59 pm

Oh my, what have I stepped into now  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 03:48:36 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 10, 2008, 03:45:59 pm

Oh my, what have I stepped into now  :o

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just Chuck's usual ways of amusement!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 05:47:52 pm

boggles the mind, doesn't it, Jack?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 10, 2008, 06:32:16 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I never thought of naming a pillow or a ball..   This is a hilarious topic.  Tru your sidebars are cute sweetie  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 06:36:45 pm

LOL, Dev!  :laugh:

Chuck doesn't have a pet of his own even tho he does have an occasional visit from a hamster or a guinea pig. The ball under his desk will make a good pet -- it doesn't make a mess, and when he goes traveling, it can take care of itself!

Have any of you ever named  your car? I haven't, but I talk to my car sometimes -- just to keep it sweetly running!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 10, 2008, 07:07:56 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 06:36:45 pm

LOL, Dev!  :laugh:

Chuck doesn't have a pet of his own even tho he does have an occasional visit from a hamster or a guinea pig. The ball under his desk will make a good pet -- it doesn't make a mess, and when he goes traveling, it can take care of itself!

Have any of you ever named  your car? I haven't, but I talk to my car sometimes -- just to keep it sweetly running!  ::)

I just call my car, the red car, and we call the Seabring, Bob's car.

Now Chuck  you better take good car of your ball.  It need not be lonely while you go off on one of your Brokie excursions!   

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 07:18:56 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 10, 2008, 08:35:28 am

The teller at my bank has one she named Fernando, and she always smiles when she says his name.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2008, 08:54:35 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 06:36:45 pm

Have any of you ever named  your car? I haven't, but I talk to my car sometimes -- just to keep it sweetly running!  ::)

I've named almost every car I've ever owned.

This was my first car.   1973  Dodge Duster.  But mine was blue.  It's name was Nena.


(http://image.moparmusclemagazine.com/f/kfhammond/7244473+w224+h168+cr0+re1+ar1/1973-plymouth-duster-1.jpg)



Next was my 1974 Dodge Dart.  Mine was lime green and full of rust, I had it repainted black.  It's name was Madonna.


(http://scienceblogs.com/terrasig/upload/2006/08/yellowdart1973.JPG)



Next up was a 1984 Chevy Citation that I named "Bitch", because she was nothing but trouble, right up to the day her motor seized.  This was the same color of the one I owned.



(http://www.americanmuscleonline.com/images/1985%20Chevy%20Citation/IMAG0014.JPG)



Next was an 80s Isuzu pickup truck, with a cap, similar to this one.  Same color as well.  That one was named Cynthia.



(http://www.andrewclem.com/Photos/Staunton/IsuzuPup.jpg)



Next was a 1985 GMC Sierra with a cap as well.   Mine was red, that had sun-faded to almost orange.  My friends named it "Chuck Wagon", and I had a red bug shield put on it that said "Chuck Wagon" on it.



(http://www.primetimeauctions.com/auctions/2006/05/13/GMC%20Pick-up.jpg)



Next up was an Oldsmobile Delta '88.  I can't remember what I named it.



(http://media.motortopia.com/files/2287/vehicle/45a06d0643050/tn_challenge_w88282.jpg)


Next was a 1992 Chrysler LeBaron.  I named her Charisma.  Mine was silver.


(http://www.avto-otchet.net/CarReviews/2332_0.jpg)



This is my current ride.  2004 Chevy Tracker, in black.  Her name is Tasha.




(http://www.animatedsoftware.com/cunningham/pics/Chevy%20Tracker%202005%20model.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 10, 2008, 09:45:00 pm

Now I am definitely going to think up a name for my wagon..  maybe call it the Red Wagon..  Maybe the Red Flyer...  idk.. maybe i should think of some fancy name like Pennelope  :laugh:


Nice set of wheels you've owned there chuck...

At one time or another I too owned a Delta '88 and a Dodge Dart. 

My fave car was a Mazda Protege' 5. An awesome sporty little wagon with a lot of cool shit in it.  It had all the bells and whistles..  I actually drove out of the dealers show floor.  That was my baby.  My little Zoom Zoom.  Unfortunately she got crushed by a giant Suburban truck driven by some lady who apparently dont jave any stop signs in her neighborhood, cuz she didnt see the one in my neighborhood.  It was worth more than I owed..  she was beautiful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2008, 10:16:43 pm

:laugh:  I love all your car names, kids! Especially Alex for an LX and Cynthia for a pickup! I like Penelope, too, Dev! Ya'll are very creative!

At least none of them were named "Christine"!!!    :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2008, 07:09:13 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I'm feeling good today!

I got all my exercise goals met yesterday, and got a bunch of stuff accomplished at work as well!  Happy happy, joy joy!

Hope y'all are doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 11, 2008, 08:13:57 am

Chuck, last night I told a kid about alligators melting in lava, and they responded everything melted in lava.

I can move on now.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 11, 2008, 08:24:27 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 11, 2008, 08:13:57 am

Chuck, last night I told a kid about alligators melting in lava, and they responded everything melted in lava.

I can move on now.  :D

Hell, I told ya that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 11, 2008, 08:27:38 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on March 10, 2008, 09:45:00 pm

Now I am definitely going to think up a name for my wagon..  maybe call it the Red Wagon..  Maybe the Red Flyer...  idk.. maybe i should think of some fancy name like Pennelope  :laugh:


Nice set of wheels you've owned there chuck...

At one time or another I too owned a Delta '88 and a Dodge Dart. 

My fave car was a Mazda Protege' 5. An awesome sporty little wagon with a lot of cool shit in it.  It had all the bells and whistles..  I actually drove out of the dealers show floor.  That was my baby.  My little Zoom Zoom.  Unfortunately she got crushed by a giant Suburban truck driven by some lady who apparently dont jave any stop signs in her neighborhood, cuz she didnt see the one in my neighborhood.  It was worth more than I owed..  she was beautiful.

That was agreat car Dev!
My Friend John has one. He has a Big ole GMC extended cab truck and the Mazda he drives for anything other than around town. The Mazda is nice. It's roomy and quick! Not to mention great on Gas!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 11, 2008, 08:47:49 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 11, 2008, 08:24:27 am

Hell, I told ya that!

When?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2008, 09:13:05 am

To be honest, I don't think anything melts in lava.  I believe it incinerates.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 11, 2008, 09:24:52 am

Quote

Well, I'm feeling good today!

I got all my exercise goals met yesterday, and got a bunch of stuff accomplished at work as well!  Happy happy, joy joy!

Hope y'all are doing well!

Sounds like a Monday well spent!!

Have a fun Tuesday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2008, 10:27:55 am

So, what do y'all think of this?


In the sixth century, Pope Gregory handed down a list of "seven cardinal vices." Now the Vatican has issued an additional seven "social sins."



The seven social sins are:

1. "Bioethical" violations such as birth control

2. "Morally dubious" experiments such as stem cell research

3. Drug abuse

4. Polluting the environment

5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor

6. Excessive wealth

7. Creating poverty

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 11, 2008, 10:42:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2008, 10:27:55 am

So, what do y'all think of this?


In the sixth century, Pope Gregory handed down a list of "seven cardinal vices." Now the Vatican has issued an additional seven "social sins."



The seven social sins are:

1. "Bioethical" violations such as birth control

2. "Morally dubious" experiments such as stem cell research

3. Drug abuse

4. Polluting the environment

5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor

6. Excessive wealth

7. Creating poverty

Well 5, 6 and 7 make no sense.
So If I work hard and make money somehow that makes me evil?
How does one contribute to widening the gap between rich and poor? If I suddenly loose everything and wind up on the street I am then added to the ranks of the poor. So have I comitted a mortal sin because I have added to the divide?
I think it's just silly.
And how does one "create" poverty?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 11, 2008, 10:29:44 pm

Hey, there were posts in here about inches of snow. Now they've gone  :-\

And I was going to ask a question about it, too ....  (re: whether you are keeping 'Guest' access).

Or is that why the've gone ?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 11, 2008, 10:32:40 pm

I got most of my "Chuck's Salad" ingredients tonite! Yeah -- my little town grocery store had provolone cheese. I was surprised.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 11, 2008, 10:43:59 pm

Quote from: susiebk on March 11, 2008, 10:12:12 pm

I guess you are supposed to give it all to the Church.

Wouldn't the Church then break rule # 6 ?

Hey, folks, I'm, the happiest man alive, today.
Things have been grrrrreat since last weekend.
Have been meeting someone really cute. (sorry Chuck, but I still love ya, hey?).

Happy, that is, except for the sharemarket. Boy, the sub-prime fallout is battering Australian Co's big time, and the ordinary guy with a mortgage is footing the bill of defaulting companies. Pity is, while it is $2 Billion companies in trouble, they still mostly don't have the backing to weather changes in interest rates, and much of the money comes from off-shore.

Oh well. I'm still happy.

 :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 07:10:13 am

Rob!  Glad to hear you are happy!

How about a pic of your smiling face?

;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 12, 2008, 07:16:16 am

And just what is wrong with my Avatar pic ?

Oh .. yes .. I see.  Not much of a smile.

OK, will see what I can do.

* rummages around in Windows Explorer *


Ah. Here it is ....................    :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 12, 2008, 07:22:35 am

Have to jump into bed now, folks.

It's late here. And I need beauty sleep.

In fact, I urgently need beauty sleep.  :(

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 12, 2008, 07:24:35 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 11, 2008, 10:32:40 pm

I got most of my "Chuck's Salad" ingredients tonite! Yeah -- my little town grocery store had provolone cheese. I was surprised.  :P

Is that good for shadows under the eyes ?

(ok, ok, I'm goin)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2008, 08:25:04 am

Hey Chuck, have a nice day.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 08:37:39 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

check this shit out.

I spent all day yesterday working on a project for work.  The  company is having some sort of breakfast for the lenders, and all their clients. They've asked me to work on this spreadsheet with the info needed for all the clients....names, addresses and all that.

Well, I opened my email today, and there is a new spreadsheet from my boss with different info needed. 

All my work yesterday is null and void, and I have to redo it now.

 ::) >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2008, 08:47:43 am

Maybe you should add your friends from BetterMost to the list, we can liven up any party!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 12, 2008, 08:48:57 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 12, 2008, 08:47:43 am

Maybe you should add your friends from BetterMost to the list, we can liven up any party!

You can say that twice and mean it!!
We Rock da house! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 08:59:17 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 12, 2008, 09:29:36 am

Quote from: underdown on March 12, 2008, 07:24:35 am

Is that good for shadows under the eyes ?

(ok, ok, I'm goin)

LOL, Rob. I bet it is! A good night's sleep helps too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 12, 2008, 09:50:06 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 12, 2008, 09:48:43 am

I don't think the rules apply to the church - LOL

As Church lady would say....


Weeeellllllll, Isn't that Convieeeeeeeenient!! :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 12, 2008, 09:51:04 am

Well, I'm feeling good today!

I got all my exercise goals met yesterday, and got a bunch of stuff accomplished at work as well!  Happy happy, joy joy!

check this shit out.

I spent all day yesterday working on a project for work.  The  company is having some sort of breakfast for the lenders, and all their clients. They've asked me to work on this spreadsheet with the info needed for all the clients....names, addresses and all that.

Well, I opened my email today, and there is a new spreadsheet from my boss with different info needed.  

All my work yesterday is null and void, and I have to redo it now.

Monday's Chuck was full of cheer.

Tuesday's Chuck worked hard, it's clear.

Wednesday's Chuck needs a hug and some beer.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/hug.gif)      (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/Hug-1-1.jpg)      (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/hug-2-1.jpg)    (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/beer.gif)

Hope this new project goes fast and smooth for ya!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 10:17:07 am

Ohhh......a beer......that would be good now...... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2008, 11:43:32 am

How'bout some bootleg and spicy ginger ale?  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 12:24:59 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 12, 2008, 11:43:32 am

How'bout some bootleg and spicy ginger ale?  :D

sounds real good about now.  Would I have some great company to keep with that drink?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2008, 04:44:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 12:24:59 pm

sounds real good about now.  Would I have some great company to keep with that drink?

Yeah buddy, and maybe a TV camera.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 12, 2008, 04:53:55 pm

Hi Chuck -- did you get the new spreadsheet all lined out? Hope so!  ;D

Here is my salad that I had for lunch. It was delicious. Thanks for the ingredient list -- this is without salami simply because I was buying from memory and I forgot it! It was still great -- I used Paul Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar Dressing.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/CAM038.jpg)

Here is my dog who stayed attached to me right under my feet the whole time I was making the salad hoping she'd get a bite. I gave her some cheese.   ;D

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/CAM040.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2008, 04:59:08 pm

What a happy dog!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 12, 2008, 05:08:01 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 12, 2008, 04:59:08 pm

What a happy dog!  :D

 ;D Always. Very good-natured!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 12, 2008, 06:27:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 08:37:39 am

check this shit out.

I spent all day yesterday working on a project for work.  The  company is having some sort of breakfast for the lenders, and all their clients. They've asked me to work on this spreadsheet with the info needed for all the clients....names, addresses and all that.

Well, I opened my email today, and there is a new spreadsheet from my boss with different info needed. 

All my work yesterday is null and void, and I have to redo it now.

 ::) >:(

G'day BetterMost.  :)

Hey, Chuck, he sounds like one of those people who insist on checking your work, and then writing all over it in red biro with his own ideas.

If my boss did that, I'd tell him he may as well *p* off and just do it himself. Or is your boss too busy managing to do any work? (mine says going to lunch with Clients is 'managaing').

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 06:35:21 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 12, 2008, 04:53:55 pm

Hi Chuck -- did you get the new spreadsheet all lined out? Hope so!  ;D

Here is my salad that I had for lunch. It was delicious. Thanks for the ingredient list -- this is without salami simply because I was buying from memory and I forgot it! It was still great -- I used Paul Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar Dressing.

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Here is my dog who stayed attached to me right under my feet the whole time I was making the salad hoping she'd get a bite. I gave her some cheese.   ;D

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Hiya Shasta!

Yes, I finished the spreadsheet thing.  ;D

Nice job on the salad.  I think there may have been one ingredient I forgot to tell you, because I don't put it in often.  Roasted peppers.  I know some people don't like them, so I either skip them, or put some in a bowl seperately for those who do want to add them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2008, 06:37:22 pm

Hiya Rob!

actually, my boss is a very decent guy.  He has taken very good care of me salary wise, which I appreciate.

His one flaw is that he is very "I want it done now", and in his rush, things sometimes have to be started over, like my spread sheet.


Hiya Truman!  Good to see you.  Mooooonshine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 12, 2008, 07:53:00 pm

Oh, Shas, your dog has beautiful eyes.

See; it must be the provelin provelone .. cheese.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 12, 2008, 07:58:06 pm

Quote from: underdown on March 12, 2008, 07:53:00 pm

Oh, Shas, your dog has beautiful eyes.

See; it must be the provelin provelone .. cheese.  ;)

Thank you! We always say it's a good thing that Oakley is beautiful because she's as dumb as a stump.  :P  ;D We love her all the same! She can sit. She may be more "impulsive" than dumb, but still...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 12, 2008, 10:20:54 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 12, 2008, 09:50:06 am

As Church lady would say....


Weeeellllllll, Isn't that Convieeeeeeeenient!! :laugh: :laugh:

Hmmm. Maybe that's what 'Convent' is short for?  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 13, 2008, 08:36:34 am

Hey Chuck, did I ever tell you you got a cool ride?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2008, 09:04:57 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm happy happy happy now!


I just had my annual review.  it was VERY good, and not only did I get a raise, I'm getting a cash bonus that should hit my account tomorrow!

;D

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Hope that all my BetterMost friends are doing well today!


and yes, Tru, you told me that about my car yesterday on the phone!  You'll be getting a ride in her at one point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 09:06:56 am

Congratulations, Sweetheart!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 13, 2008, 09:16:10 am

well congradulation!

Can I hold $10 til next week?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 09:18:06 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 13, 2008, 09:16:10 am

Can I hold $10 til next week?  :laugh:

"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!"  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2008, 09:21:16 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2008, 09:18:06 am

"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!"  :laugh:

Look at y'all talking about borrowin' cash now!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 13, 2008, 09:31:08 am

A raise AND a bonus!!!!

The redo on that spreadsheet was worth it after all!!

Congrats! (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/Celebrate.gif)


and yes, Tru, you told me that about my car yesterday on the phone!  You'll be getting a ride in her at one point.  :o

Frisky!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 13, 2008, 09:31:15 am

Congratulations!!!
I'm very happy for you!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 13, 2008, 05:43:48 pm

Congratulations on your review, Chuck, I think you really deserve it!

I was trying to congratulate you on the other Forum, but it seems to have gone down and I have no idea whether my post went through.   So here I am.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 07:18:55 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope you all have cool plans for the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 14, 2008, 08:01:57 am

Good morning, Chuck!

What are your cool plans?

It came a downpour here some time in the night and I didn't notice until I was taking out the trash. I guess I slept through it!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 08:31:56 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 14, 2008, 08:01:57 am

What are your cool plans?  

Hiya Shasta!  I have no plans this weekend....except maybe to shop for some new boots.


I own a pair of Durango harness boots, in black.

I want a pair in brown now.








(http://www.boots99.com/images/durango/db514.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 14, 2008, 09:32:59 am

Nice lookin' boots!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 14, 2008, 11:56:38 am

That might even put you over 5' 4"!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 12:07:13 pm

Excuse the hell out of you, Truman?



Truman>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/smiley_slapacrossroom.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 14, 2008, 12:19:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 12:07:13 pm

Excuse the hell out of you, Truman?



Truman>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/smiley_slapacrossroom.gif)<<<Chuck

Why you gotta make me jaundiced all the time?  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 12:21:25 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 14, 2008, 12:19:20 pm

Why you gotta make me jaundiced all the time?  :D

I didn't make the smilie, I done found it!  It's just coinkeydink that you are the yeller one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 14, 2008, 08:05:18 pm

Nice color for St Patrick's Day, Chuck  :)
(The green one, I mean).
 ... Poor Truman. You really aren't being kind to him  :P
  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 14, 2008, 08:11:29 pm

Oh, and congrats on the pay rise, and the bonus, Chuck.

No wonder you're so happy all the time .... with a boss like that  ;)

Goodonya, mate.  :)

(Ummm.  Any vacancies with your company ? )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 14, 2008, 08:16:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 12:07:13 pm

Excuse the hell out of you, Truman?



Truman>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/smiley_slapacrossroom.gif)<<<Chuck

When can you two fit a couple of counseling sessions into your schedule?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2008, 08:18:29 am

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Saying hello to trying to dry out New Jersey!  It poured her last night, but the sun is out today!

Can't complain, however.  I was on the phone with Rich last night, and he was telling me about a possible tornado that blew through downtown Atlanta!

 :o

I ran to the TV, and as we were talking about it, the story was being covered by CNN.  Hope that everyone in the area is OK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2008, 08:19:12 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 14, 2008, 08:16:06 pm

When can you two fit a couple of counseling sessions into your schedule?

awwww.....shas, pickin' on each other is what brothers do best.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 15, 2008, 09:50:37 am

LOL. OK. It looked like Truman was getting the worst end of the deal, tho.  :laugh:

Good Saturday Morning, Chuck!!!

I'm watching "Spongebob Squarepants".  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 15, 2008, 10:52:01 am

Chuck is being mean to me. He is jeaous of me, I don't know why.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 15, 2008, 11:22:23 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 15, 2008, 10:52:01 am

Chuck is being mean to me. He is jeaous of me, I don't know why.

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Poor Truman. Is Chuck being a bully?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2008, 01:08:47 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 15, 2008, 10:52:01 am

Chuck is being mean to me. He is jeaous of me, I don't know why.

Truman!   You know I love you!  Don't I always tickle you when I see you?

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 15, 2008, 06:07:49 pm

You know what I don't understand about jelly? You can put the top back on tight and keep it in the fridge and it still grows mold.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2008, 06:09:53 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 15, 2008, 06:07:49 pm

You know what I don't understand about jelly? You can put the top back on tight and keep it in the fridge and it still grows mold.  >:(

How old is your jelly?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2008, 06:10:08 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 15, 2008, 06:17:51 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 15, 2008, 06:07:49 pm

You know what I don't understand about jelly? You can put the top back on tight and keep it in the fridge and it still grows mold.  >:(

Not once in all my years has my jelly gotten moldy. Maybe it's gone too fast. But I know I've had jelly for at least a month before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2008, 10:23:48 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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Just a quick fly by to give you all a Sunday greeting, before heading out to the gym!

Hope y'all are having a good weekend!

found my boots yesterday!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 16, 2008, 12:26:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2008, 08:31:56 am

Hiya Shasta!  I have no plans this weekend....except maybe to shop for some new boots.


I own a pair of Durango harness boots, in black.

I want a pair in brown now.

What happened to those hot pink neon ones Chuck  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 16, 2008, 12:28:43 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 15, 2008, 06:17:51 pm

Not once in all my years has my jelly gotten moldy. Maybe it's gone too fast. But I know I've had jelly for at least a month before.

I've never seen jelly grow mold  ??? I've only seen it grow sugar  :) It seems that if it sits around for awhile the sugar separates out. I guess that is sugar  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 16, 2008, 01:14:11 pm

Truman obviously has jelly issues, Jack.  :P 8)

Quote

found my boots yesterday!

Life is good!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 16, 2008, 09:41:49 pm

Thank you for reminding us about the "I Can Make You Thin" show. It's good. I'm still watching it -- got all the 4 golden rules written down and I'm going to try to follow them.

I hope I remember to watch it next week!!

One problem I have at lunch is -- when all is said and done, I have about 15 minutes to  eat. Then I eat so fast. I'm going to try to slow it down, tho. Sounds like a good idea.

Back on!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 07:04:46 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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I have a new poll up in the Music, Music, Music thread, so stop by and check it out!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg348999.html#msg348999


Gary, like the pic, but I hate bananas!   :laugh:


Oh, last bit of business.....


Scale today read 219, I've lost one more pound.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 17, 2008, 08:27:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 15, 2008, 06:09:53 pm

How old is your jelly?

I bought it in 2001.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 08:37:29 am

well damn....that's some old shit!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2008, 09:00:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 07:04:46 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Lovely shamrocks!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 09:44:10 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2008, 09:00:36 am

Lovely shamrocks!  :D

thanks!  I took the pic on my last trip to San Fran.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 17, 2008, 04:43:35 pm

Happy St Paddy's Day to you too!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 09:12:46 pm

Well, I did a whole bunch of working out today.

video tape at 5am, a 2 mile walk at lunch, hour workout after work, and tape again after dinner.

and today was the day I increased my weight that I lift by 5 lbs.  Damn, that made a difference!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 17, 2008, 09:27:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 09:12:46 pm

and today was the day I increased my weight that I lift by 5 lbs.  Damn, that made a difference!

So how much are you lifting total, now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2008, 09:33:37 pm

it's all different depending on the machine I'm using, and the part of the body I'm working on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2008, 08:34:11 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all are havin' a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 18, 2008, 09:02:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2008, 08:34:11 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all are havin' a good day!

Howdy! It's ok so far! Hope yours is!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 18, 2008, 09:13:03 am

Tuesday was a great day.
Hope it's a beautiful one for you all.  :)

Boy, pushing weights around sounds like serious stuff.
Hey, I've taken up cycling!
After nearly 20 years not doing much of that, it seems amazing that one can get blisters where one didn't think one could GET blisters.
(So ... not sure how long I've taken it up for). :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 18, 2008, 12:22:15 pm

I pulled a muscle in my back rolling over in bed.

I feel so pathetic.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2008, 12:38:37 pm

(((((((Truman)))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2008, 06:29:56 pm

damn....what a workout today.

I wanted to push myself, and see what I could do.  In about 50 minutes (between the treadmill and eliptical) I went for a distance fo 4.5 miles, and burned a total of 660 calories.

It felt good to get home and get in the shower!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 18, 2008, 10:58:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2008, 06:29:56 pm

damn....what a workout today.

I wanted to push myself, and see what I could do.  In about 50 minutes (between the treadmill and eliptical) I went for a distance fo 4.5 miles, and burned a total of 660 calories.

It felt good to get home and get in the shower!

Way to go Chuck!  Reading this makes me realize I that I really need to join a gym.  I haven't had a membership since I moved to Pittsburgh from Philly 2-ish years ago.  I just never found one that I really like in Pittsburgh after touring a few, so I just never signed up.  But, your report on your workout actually makes me jealous!  It sounds great!

I used to love my gym in Philly and I miss it terribly.  I'm actually homesick for that gym sometimes, which is just so weird.  But true.

Anyway, great job with the workout routine Friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 08:36:07 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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What's new and exciting for everyone today?

Well, I found out my family is doing dinner out on Easter, my brother found some Italian restuarant out by him, and we're going there. 

Just finished breakfast, and I'm ready for work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 08:39:53 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 19, 2008, 08:38:52 am

Aah, Italian food ... I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Enjoy!

*waves to Susie*

Oh, I know I shall!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 19, 2008, 08:42:54 am

Wow, Chuck.
You'll be one healthy fella, with all that gym work and wholesome Italian food.   :D
No chockies for Chucki this Easter ?  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 08:44:34 am

Quote from: underdown on March 19, 2008, 08:42:54 am

Wow, Chuck.  You'll be one healthy fella, with all that gym work and wholesome Italian food.   :D   No chockies for Chucki this Easter ?  :P

I would like to say "no", but I'm sure I'll give in to temptation......;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 19, 2008, 08:51:41 am

I like Italian food.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 08:52:26 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 19, 2008, 08:51:41 am

I like Italian food.   :D

I know!  You wolfed down the meal I made you right quick!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 08:54:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 08:44:34 am

I would like to say "no", but I'm sure I'll give in to temptation......;)

I think the trick is to have a little, so you don't feel "deprived." The trick, though, is to know when to stop. It's a mind game.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 19, 2008, 09:12:54 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 08:54:37 am

I think the trick is to have a little, so you don't feel "deprived." The trick, though, is to know when to stop. It's a mind game.

Hey, maybe it's mind food  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 09:18:38 am

Have a little, and then walk away, because I know if I don't, I'll eat the whole thing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 10:08:05 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 19, 2008, 09:22:58 am

Yes, I am much the same way ... either a few well chosen bites or everything on the plate.  But red sauce is just so yummy!

Red sauce?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 10:13:39 am

Convos are crossed.

Susie is talking about the Italian cooking.

Jeff is talking about Chocolate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 10:18:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 10:13:39 am

Convos are crossed.

No, not really.

Quote

Susie is talking about the Italian cooking.

Jeff is talking about Chocolate.

Evidently, then, by red sauce she means gravy.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 10:35:20 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 10:18:06 am

Evidently, then, by red sauce she means gravy.  ;D

I do NOT call red sauce "gravy".  Gravy is the brown stuff you put on chicken and turkey.


When you see the stuff on the shelf, it says "tomato sauce".  Not "tomato gravy".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 19, 2008, 10:56:52 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 19, 2008, 08:51:41 am

I like Italian food.   :D

Me too.  Sounds like you'll have a good Easter dinner, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 19, 2008, 11:41:00 am

Chuck you should start a catering bidness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 12:01:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 10:35:20 am

I do NOT call red sauce "gravy".  Gravy is the brown stuff you put on chicken and turkey.


When you see the stuff on the shelf, it says "tomato sauce".  Not "tomato gravy".

Take my advice, then. Stay out of South Philadelphia. You call it sauce down there, you'll be run out of town on a rail, EYE-talian or not!  :laugh:

All good South Philadelphia Italians know that red stuff you put on pasta is gravy.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 12:22:20 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 19, 2008, 11:41:00 am

Chuck you should start a catering bidness.

Oh yeah, a dieter surrounded by food all day long....that's a reciepe for failure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 12:25:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 12:22:20 pm

Oh yeah, a dieter surrounded by food all day long....that's a reciepe for failure.

Maybe not. I've heard tell of people who work in chocolate factories who can't stand the sight, taste, or smell of it when their work day is over.

I doubt I would be one of them, but apparently they do exist.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2008, 12:44:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 12:01:23 pm

Take my advice, then. Stay out of South Philadelphia. You call it sauce down there, you'll be run out of town on a rail, EYE-talian or not!  :laugh:

All good South Philadelphia Italians know that red stuff you put on pasta is gravy.  :laugh:

Really?
Gravy is what ya put on yer taters or dressing as well as yer meat.  ;D
'cept for biscuits and gravy! tahts sausage gravy you put on yer biscuits. I love me some sausgae gravy and biscuits!
Lord I'm hungry!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 19, 2008, 01:11:14 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2008, 12:44:12 pm

Really?
Gravy is what ya put on yer taters or dressing as well as yer meat.  ;D

Now that's what I thought gravy was!  LOL!  It goes on taters and meat. 

Hi, Richard, hope you are doing well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 01:27:38 pm

Quote from: dejavu on March 19, 2008, 01:11:14 pm

Now that's what I thought gravy was!  LOL!  It goes on taters and meat. 

Hi, Richard, hope you are doing well.

It does, anyplace but South Philadelphia!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2008, 01:51:21 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2008, 03:44:51 pm

Quote from: dejavu on March 19, 2008, 01:11:14 pm

Now that's what I thought gravy was!  LOL!  It goes on taters and meat. 

Hi, Richard, hope you are doing well.

Hey Girl!
I'm doing great! Hope you are too!
I always knew you were a kindred spirit!!
Gotta love a gal that knows her gravy!!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 19, 2008, 03:46:57 pm

In'airs red eye gravy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2008, 04:01:01 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 19, 2008, 03:46:57 pm

In'airs red eye gravy!

Yuh hunh!
Thats best on ham and grits! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 19, 2008, 04:06:11 pm

I wanna go back to Sweet Melissa's for them Shrip Grits.

THEN go drinking.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2008, 04:21:48 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 19, 2008, 04:06:11 pm

I wanna go back to Sweet Melissa's for them Shrip Grits.

THEN go drinking.  :laugh:

God, I hope you mean shrimp grits. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2008, 04:25:02 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 19, 2008, 04:06:11 pm

I wanna go back to Sweet Melissa's for them Shrip Grits.

THEN go drinking.  :laugh:

Me too!
Come on down! We'll do it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2008, 07:12:31 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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What's new and exciting for everyone today?

I am on my way to the post office befor work.  First, to mail in my car insurance.  Yuck!  Second, to mail my payment for the Wyoming trip.

 ;D

Be on the look out, Adam!  It's on its way!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 20, 2008, 07:47:29 am

I am so glad you are going to get to go to Wyoming. I wish I were going with you. It is one of my favorite places in the world.

You know where I would really like to go one day? Antartica. In the summer time of course.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2008, 09:06:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2008, 07:12:31 am

I am on my way to the post office ...  to mail my payment for the Wyoming trip.

 ;D

Be on the look out, Adam!  It's on its way!!!!

How nice!   :D And here I thought you were going to Europe instead!

If you've never seen Wyoming, you won't be disappointed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 20, 2008, 09:10:32 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 20, 2008, 09:05:58 am

I went in January 2007 (the Antarctic summer), and can tell you it was simply amazing, breathtaking, and spectacular in every way.  However, if you do plan an Antarctic expedition, be sure to include a stop to South Georgia Island, which has less glacial ice but far more wildlife.  Other than abandoned whaling stations, one of which (Grytviken) is preserved as a museum, it is pristine.  While about 16,000 people per year visit Antarctica, only about 4,000 visit South Georgia, but if you want to walk among literally thousands of penguins and seals, it is the place to go.  I would go back in a heartbeat.  As a bonus, Shackleton's grave is located on South Georgia.  His story, immortalized in the book Endurance, is simply inspiring.  The movie with Kenneth Branaugh is also quite good.

Once in NYC I went to an exhibit of photos taken on that horrible expedition of his. The photographer lugged that huge view camera acrost the ice and took one shot a day or ever so often. He had only a certain number of sheets of film.

What I remembered the most was the pictures of the dogs, there was a portrait of each one, each was named, and all were eventually eaten by the crew who had run out of food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2008, 09:32:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2008, 09:06:34 am

How nice!   :D And here I thought you were going to Europe instead!

If you've never seen Wyoming, you won't be disappointed!

I've never seen Wyoming, so I'm looking forward to it.  As for Europe, I'm doing that too!

;D


It will cost me some pretty pennies, but there are members gonig to the Oxford gathering who I haven't seen since the first BBQ back in August of '06.  It will be just shy of 2 years since we've seen each other last.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 20, 2008, 11:18:16 am

Heya Chuck!

You said you'd like some cupcakes from the batch I baked the other night.  So, here you go Friend!
8)

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cheers,
Amanda

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2008, 11:19:42 am

Yummy yummy yummy!!!

thank you!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 20, 2008, 01:39:03 pm

Don't forget to go to Lombard Street in London!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 20, 2008, 01:50:21 pm

Is it crooked too? What is on Lombard Street in London?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 20, 2008, 01:56:05 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 20, 2008, 01:39:03 pm

Don't forget to go to Lombard Street in London!

Don't you mean San Fran??
I got to drive down Lombard Street when I was there in Sept.
It was really cool.
*SIGH* precious memories.

Amanda, those cupcakes look awesome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 20, 2008, 10:20:54 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 20, 2008, 07:47:29 am

I am so glad you are going to get to go to Wyoming. I wish I were going with you. It is one of my favorite places in the world.

You know where I would really like to go one day? Antartica. In the summer time of course.

Hey, then you could stop off in Oz on the way !  :D
We're pretty close to Antarctica.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 20, 2008, 10:26:15 pm

Quote from: atz75 on March 20, 2008, 11:18:16 am

Heya Chuck!

You said you'd like some cupcakes from the batch I baked the other night.  So, here you go Friend!
8)

(http://www.divshare.com/img/4057779-a3d.jpg"%20border="0)

cheers,
Amanda

Amanda !  :o.
Chuck is supposed to be pumping iron and eating good, wholesome Italian food ....

(They do look yummy, though)  ;)

I'm having pasta for lunch. The pack says it is made from Durum Wheat / Semolina.
Funny, I used to think Durum wheat sounded like it came from India.
And Semolina is what you fed to infants. :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 20, 2008, 10:39:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2008, 09:32:39 am

I've never seen Wyoming, so I'm looking forward to it.  As for Europe, I'm doing that too!

;D


It will cost me some pretty pennies, but there are members gonig to the Oxford gathering who I haven't seen since the first BBQ back in August of '06.  It will be just shy of 2 years since we've seen each other last.

Uh oh .. Chuck. A couple of us in Oz are planning a trip up-over, but you might be in Europe?  >:(
Well, it seems there might need to be a bit of co-ordination, here. We'd hate to miss you.

Oh, btw, I have a mate in London who operates a landscaping business (and a gay escort service as a hobby).
He's a really great guy, and loves showing people around London, if you'd like me to ask him (?).
He'd at least know all the best places to see  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 21, 2008, 07:21:01 am

Yay .. Thanks Gary, funny clip.  :laugh:

Hey, do ya have to be bent to like bananas ?  ;D

(I like bananas).  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 21, 2008, 08:07:20 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 20, 2008, 01:50:21 pm

Is it crooked too? What is on Lombard Street in London?

There is! It might be Lombadry Street, can't remember, but it is where the Italian bankers resided after 1066 when William the Conquerer was setting up his new regime.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 21, 2008, 08:08:27 am

Quote from: underdown on March 20, 2008, 10:20:54 pm

Hey, then you could stop off in Oz on the way !  :D
We're pretty close to Antarctica.

You know I was thinking about that. One day, by the time I am 50, I will see Australia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:24:49 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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I hope thate everyone is feeling good, and ready for the weekend!  I know I am!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:27:18 am

Quote from: underdown on March 20, 2008, 10:39:08 pm

Uh oh .. Chuck. A couple of us in Oz are planning a trip up-over, but you might be in Europe?  >:(  Well, it seems there might need to be a bit of co-ordination, here. We'd hate to miss you.

Oh, btw, I have a mate in London who operates a landscaping business (and a gay escort service as a hobby).  He's a really great guy, and loves showing people around London, if you'd like me to ask him (?).  He'd at least know all the best places to see  ;)

Rob, I will be in UK from about June 19th, returning on June 25th.  I hope we can meet up!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:28:39 am

Quote from: garycottle on March 21, 2008, 02:06:41 am

What do you mean you don't like bananas?   ??? 

Who doesn't like bananas?   :P

Yes, we have no bananas.   8)

lol!

sorry.....hate bananas.  Don't like bananas, banana flavored candy, banana bread, banana chips, banana cream pie, or anything else like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 21, 2008, 08:47:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:27:18 am

Rob, I will be in UK from about June 19th, returning on June 25th.  I hope we can meet up!

Ummm .. if the 'hope we can meet up' was with Philip in the UK ... can arrange that.
Flip is one of those over-fit, greek god body, fiendly (mistype) friendly gay guys who likes everyone.

If it was 'hope we can meet up' meaning us Aussies, we have nothing planned but were tossing around the idea of maybe before June.
But you know how it is. The time will speed by and it might be July, or August, or ...
We can only try.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 21, 2008, 08:54:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:28:39 am

lol!

sorry.....hate bananas.  Don't like bananas, banana flavored candy, banana bread, banana chips, banana cream pie, or anything else like that.

Yeah. A while back, the Aus Consumers' Group found that banana milkshake flavouring was made from paint thinner. Yuk.

We always have bananas in a bowl at the office for those who get peckish.
Sort of makes one wonder if management thinks we're monkeys, though I guess at least it's a step up from being given peanuts.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 10:28:10 am

Quote from: underdown on March 21, 2008, 08:47:14 am

Ummm .. if the 'hope we can meet up' was with Philip in the UK ... can arrange that.  Flip is one of those over-fit, greek god body, fiendly (mistype) friendly gay guys who likes everyone.

If it was 'hope we can meet up' meaning us Aussies, we have nothing planned but were tossing around the idea of maybe before June.  But you know how it is. The time will speed by and it might be July, or August, or ...  We can only try.  :)

Rob, the "meet up" was intended for you, if you come to NYC.  I know it's still  in the planning stages, and nothing is set.

As for your friend, I'm going over with a bunch of brokies, and will have plenty of people to show around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 21, 2008, 10:32:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:28:39 am

lol!

sorry.....hate bananas.  Don't like bananas, banana flavored candy, banana bread, banana chips, banana cream pie, or anything else like that.

How do you get your potassium?  :)

If I don't eat an occasional banana, I get a charlie horse in my foot or in my leg.  :P  8)  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 10:43:21 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 21, 2008, 10:32:56 am

How do you get your potassium?  :)

If I don't eat an occasional banana, I get a charlie horse in my foot or in my leg.  :P  8)

Supplements.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 21, 2008, 02:02:08 pm

Hey Chuck how does you haid feel today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 02:19:22 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 21, 2008, 02:02:08 pm

Hey Chuck how does you haid feel today?

much better, thanks!


how's your back?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 03:11:59 pm

Hey, here's a sneak peek at the cover of the new Madonna cd that's released next month.

It's called "Hard Candy".







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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 21, 2008, 03:20:00 pm

Law, I wonder if her kids will have that up on their bedroom wall there at the castle.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 06:58:06 pm

I heard the first track on the radio on the way home.  It's slammin'!

It features Justin Timberlake and is produced by Timbaland.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: EDelMar on March 21, 2008, 07:10:25 pm

AWESOME!  Chuckie is coming to the Roundup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  -Ennis

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 07:23:15 pm

a'yup!

I ain't booked the flight yet, but I mailed in the payment for the trip!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2008, 08:20:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 03:11:59 pm

Hey, here's a sneak peek at the cover of the new Madonna cd that's released next month.

It's called "Hard Candy".

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/HardCandy.jpg)

Oh for heavens sake!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 08:43:23 pm

what?

I think it's a cool shot.  She looks great.   Heard the first song, it's great!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2008, 09:05:12 pm

Here's a link to the song on YouTube.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg351308.html#msg351308


No real video, it's the song set to the record cover above.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2008, 08:47:03 am

Thanks Gary!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2008, 08:47:55 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2008, 10:03:39 am

There's a new TV show out that is actually kinda funny/interesting.


check it out here.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,18258.msg351808.html#msg351808

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 23, 2008, 10:35:17 pm

Hi Chuck,

The Paparazzi certainly deserve to be made monkeys of  :laugh:

They make life hell for so many people.

But, what's the old saying ?

'It doesn't matter what people say about you, as long as they're talking about you'.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2008, 06:12:39 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a good Easter, and is ready to tackle another week!


Scale today read 219, so I didn't lose anything, but I didn't gain either.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 24, 2008, 07:33:51 am

Good onya mate.  :)
Wayda go.

One way I get inspiration is to carry something heavy, that I know the weight of, home from the supermarket. I struggled home once holding 10kg, or 22 lbs, of water in a cask and thought, 'if only I could lose this much weight'. And I did. Put it back on, though.

So .... I'm jealous.  ;D

Boy, it's hard. But you're doing really well, and that's great. Maybe I should try again, hey?

*Rob can't stand the thought and sneaks off to see if there are any light midnight snacks in the refrigerator *

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 24, 2008, 09:58:54 am

Hey Chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2008, 10:54:40 am

Quote from: underdown on March 23, 2008, 10:35:17 pm

'It doesn't matter what people say about you, as long as they're talking about you'.  ;D

Or, as Mae West used to say, "It's better to be looked over than to be overlooked."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2008, 12:43:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2008, 06:12:39 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a good Easter, and is ready to tackle another week!


Scale today read 219, so I didn't lose anything, but I didn't gain either.


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Hey Chuckie!
It's been a crazy Monday.
Hope yours have been better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2008, 01:33:42 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2008, 12:43:47 pm

Hey Chuckie!  It's been a crazy Monday.  Hope yours have been better.

It's been ok!  Hope yours gets better!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 24, 2008, 04:23:43 pm

Maybe you should go on a hunger strike for stoopid gurl!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2008, 06:40:30 pm

Oh God.  Me on a hunger strike.

that would last about an hour.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 08:45:55 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all are doin' well today!

I had some funny dreams last night.....dreamed that a new "Super Friends" cartoon was made, and the characters updated to make the show "gritty".  lmao

Oh boy.

Got up on time, and got my workouts in so far, so that's good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 25, 2008, 09:22:56 am

Imagine mowing the nature strip after Superman's dog has passed by ...

'Twang'

'Crash'

'Aaaaagh'

* 'In our special news bulletin tonight ... a motorist has been severely injured by an apparently indestructible piece of matter that flew off a lawnmower and shattered his car window. According to paramedics, the motorist said 'I hardly knew what hit me. This matter came flying at me like a speeding bullet ........' *

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 09:27:42 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 25, 2008, 09:03:00 am

Good morning!  Too funny!  I watched a cartoon (a new one I think) on TV with my daughter last night that featured Superman's dog, some kind of Superdog, cape and all.  Too cute!

Krypto!
Elizabeth loves that show.
They even have episodes with Batmans dog too.
It's really quite funny.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 09:42:08 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 09:27:42 am

Krypto!  Elizabeth loves that show.  They even have episodes with Batmans dog too.  It's really quite funny.  :laugh:

do all super heros have pets?


I remember back in the day, Supergirl had a pet cat called "Streaky".





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 09:47:43 am

Oh, here's a cover that features the "Legion of Super Pets".

Krypto the Super Dog - Streaky the Super Cat - Beppo the Super Monkey - Comet the Super Horse.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 10:30:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 09:42:08 am

do all super heros have pets?


I remember back in the day, Supergirl had a pet cat called "Streaky".





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That is so funny!
Streaky is on  the cartoon as well.
Didn't know where he came from though, now I do!!
Funny thing is, Krypto doesn't live with Superman. He lives with a little boy and his family.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2008, 10:47:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 09:47:43 am

Oh, here's a cover that features the "Legion of Super Pets".

Krypto the Super Dog - Streaky the Super Cat - Beppo the Super Monkey - Comet the Super Horse.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




(http://www.littlestuffedbull.com/images/comics/animalsattack.jpg)

Are you sure this isn't a hoax? Any idea when this came out? It looks kinda old--and that price!--but I'm a little surprized by the use of the word kickass on the cover of a comic book.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 25, 2008, 11:13:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2008, 06:12:39 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!

Scale today read 219, so I didn't lose anything, but I didn't gain either.

Why is it that weight seems to come off faster without exercise? Maybe I am wrong about that, but it seems that way. Chuck I know you have been doing major exercise and you are loosing. It just seems that sometimes from my experience excercise plus diet equals less weight loss. Does anyone have any ideas about this?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 11:43:30 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2008, 10:47:39 am

Are you sure this isn't a hoax? Any idea when this came out? It looks kinda old--and that price!--but I'm a little surprized by the use of the word kickass on the cover of a comic book.  ???

Good point.
I looks like it could be form the 40's or 50's and they never would have allowed "kickass" on  the cover of a comic back then. LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 25, 2008, 11:49:53 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 11:43:30 am

Good point.
I looks like it could be form the 40's or 50's and they never would have allowed "kickass" on  the cover of a comic back then. LOL

I think this must be a hoax. The price and the looks do seem that it would date it back into the 40's or 50's; however, I find it very hard to believe that the word "kickass" would be on the cover or anywhere in the comic book for that matter. In fact would that word have even existed back then?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 11:54:05 am

Y'all are good.

that's not the "official" cover of that issue.  After some research on the 'net, I found this one.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboy%20pics/adv364.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2008, 12:10:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 11:54:05 am

Y'all are good.

that's not the "official" cover of that issue.  After some research on the 'net, I found this one.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboy%20pics/adv364.jpg)

Ah, the things you can do with Photoshop.  ;D

Twelve years of doing history for a living made me into an awful skeptic--but your Internet research skills are a whole heck of a lot better than mine, Chuck.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 12:12:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 11:54:05 am

Y'all are good.

that's not the "official" cover of that issue.  After some research on the 'net, I found this one.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboy%20pics/adv364.jpg)

They pay you for that at your Job??  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 01:42:04 pm

Quote from: susiebk on March 25, 2008, 01:12:00 pm

Yes, Krypto was the name of the Superdog.  My munchkin is just moving on from cartoons like Dora the Explorer and so this was a new one for us.  I used the read the Supergirl comics growing up, but don't remember the pet.

Oh I miss the days of "Swiper no swiping" LOL
We used to watch Dora, Franklin, Little Bear, Bear in The Big Blue House, Oswald, Sagwa, Barney,Teletubbies and the Wiggles.
I really do miss those days! I can't stand all this Nickolodeon crap and Disney stuff. The only one I like is Hannah Montanna! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 01:56:51 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 01:42:04 pm

The only one I like is Hannah Montanna! LOL

probably because you like lookin' at Billy Ray...... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 25, 2008, 02:59:43 pm

Quote from: susiebk on March 25, 2008, 02:33:11 pm

Yes, that about sums up what we watch around here ... Dora, Diego, Little Bear, Oswald, and whatever else plays on the Noggin TV station.  Lately, though, she has been requesting more advanced fare, so I think the days of cute little shows are numbered.

LOL!
Yep! Steer her toward Aurthur! I love that show.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 25, 2008, 03:45:19 pm

A woman I work with had krypto once, she ended up in the hospital.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 26, 2008, 08:52:09 am

Howdy Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2008, 08:52:33 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, How da hell is everyone today?


I just want to state a fact.  Stupid people piss me off.

 :laugh:


I'm supposed to be working on setting up a new loan for a client.  The RM (relationship manager) sent me an email about it on Monday, saying he'd send me documents for it, so I can do the set up.

Today is Wednesday, and I have 3 emails sitting in my "Inbox" from various departments in my bank, asking when the set up will be done.  One of them was from the RM who emailed me on Monday, saying he would send the docs.

I had to reply to them all, explaining that as of yet, I haven't RECEIVED the docs yet.

 ::)

How can they expect me to set up this loan when I have no docs yet? ? ?   ???


Let's share stories.......tell me about stupid people in your lives!  Help me feel less alone!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2008, 09:22:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2008, 08:52:33 am

I just want to state a fact.  Stupid people piss me off.

You poor thing! You must be pissed off a lot, hunh?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 26, 2008, 09:43:02 am

Okay here is one:

I had to go to court yesterday with trustees from a Church who had to evict this idiot with one tooth in his head who was 3 months behind on the rent.

This man is 67 years old and has a wife who is 22 and seven children. The eldest is nearly 40 and was the son of his first wife who died and he sort of inherited him as he is mentally disabled and cannot live on his own. The next is an adult relative who stays with them but might as well be a child. The other five he has had with his wife in the past 6 or so years. All received Social Security as they are a dependant on him and he is retired.

When we got to court he claimed his wife had took his money and ran off with it and lost it to two women who are preachers who said is she gave it to them she would receive a blessing. She did alright. She's pregnant again.

And I wish he would pull that tooth, every time I have to talk to him that is all I can look at. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 26, 2008, 10:07:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2008, 11:54:05 am

Y'all are good.

that's not the "official" cover of that issue.  After some research on the 'net, I found this one.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cowboy%20pics/adv364.jpg)

Ok, that makes much more sense  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 26, 2008, 10:11:20 am

Yeah, why would you want one tooth  ??? What would you do with it  ??? I guess if you sharpened it you could use it to punch holes in cans or something. I never have understood why people walk around like that. If you have no more than one you might as well just get rid of it too  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 26, 2008, 10:28:47 am

First of all Chuck I want to congratulate you on staying sane while doing loans. That is exactly what I am having to study in this class I am in......simple interest, compound interest, bank discounts, mortgages and all that fun kind of stuff  :( Anyway, here is a stupid story:

A staff member called awhile back saying her computer was freezing up and making a whirring noise, but she said it just did it sometimes. At first, I thought her fan or hard drive could be having problems. I told her to call me the next time it happened since it would have to be doing this for me to figure out what was wrong. Several days went by and I did not hear from her. Finally I figured that her computer was working fine so I closed the ticket. Then she called and said it was doing it again. I asked her what she was doing when it started. She said she was trying to listen to her radio station. I told her that streaming audio sometimes doesn't work that well. I asked her if it did this on any other applications or web sites. She said "No, but sometimes it did it while she was trying to watch TV shows on her web TV stations." I told her that would pretty much fit in with what she was experiencing. I told her how to end the application. She called back in awhile saying that her computer was still not working right. I asked her if she rebooted the computer and she said no. She informed me that usually when this happened she had to pull that wire out of the back of that box sitting under her desk. I asked her if it would not turn off by clicking Start and Shut Down. She didn't know what that was. She informed me that she always turned the computer off by pulling that wire out of the back. In other words, she had been reaching around behind the computer and pulling the power cord out to turn the computer off for God only knows how long. I told her to not do this since it was not good for the computer. She informed me that it always worked to do it that way and that she didn't understand this Start and Shut Down thing. Again, I told her to not do this anymore and I have no idea whether she listened or not. So she does this and wonders why the computer sometimes makes a whirring noise.

And next time my stupid story will be about the woman and her bird Tweety when I worked at Sears.......poor, poor Tweety.....I still don't know where that woman plugged the other end of the cable to in order to record Tweety singing without using a microphone. One end went to the cassette player and one end connected to Tweety somewhere  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 26, 2008, 02:00:29 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 26, 2008, 10:28:47 am

She informed me that she always turned the computer off by pulling that wire out of the back. In other words, she had been reaching around behind the computer and pulling the power cord out to turn the computer off for God only knows how long. I told her to not do this since it was not good for the computer. She informed me that it always worked to do it that way and that she didn't understand this Start and Shut Down thing. Again, I told her to not do this anymore and I have no idea whether she listened or not.

 :o    :o    :o


 ::)    ::)    ::)


Unbelievable.  And she works in an office?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 26, 2008, 03:14:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2008, 08:52:33 am

[Let's share stories.......tell me about stupid people in your lives!  Help me feel less alone!

 :laugh:

Can't think of any stories right off hand, Chuck...but since I know the feeling, I know there have been some big ones in the past!   :laugh:

Just want to say I'm sorry for all the problems with the loan docs today, and I hope things are going better by now.

At least, they will be better when you get out of that place and hit the gym, and go home.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 09:27:45 am

Here is something that I find stupid, annoying, and inconsiderate. Why do so many people, at least around here, choose to wire their headlights so that one headlight is on bright and the other one is on dim? It is absolutely incredible how many cars I see with this configuration. That of course is not to mention the many people who just drive around blinding people with their bright lights on. Anyway, I assume that the people with the one bright light and the one dim light have had a headlight that went out. So instead of going and buying a new headlight or having one put on they just cross wire it so that they have two headlights - one bright and one dim. Wouldn't it be just as easy to go purchase a new headlight? It definitely would be more considerate to other drivers who they are blinding with that one bright headlight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 09:29:03 am

And while I am on stupid and annoying driving habits here is another one:

These are the people swerving all over the road because all of their attention is on talking on their cell phones. It is amazing how many almost wrecks I have seen because of this. These people are swerving worse than someone who has had too much to drink. Some people are able to talk on the cell phone while driving, but I have seen more than my share of those who can't. So if you can't drive and talk please pull over somewhere and have your phone conversation. I'm sure the conversation is not important enough to either wreck your own car or someone elses. If I were a police officer, I would pull these people over and run them through a drunk test and I'm not joking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 09:56:31 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, yesterday's stupidity has spilled over into today for a little bit, which is why I'm just updating my blog now!

 ::)


I think I've handled everything, and now, peace will reign.

at least, until I get the call that something still isn't right, and I have to fix it again.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 10:04:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 09:56:31 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, yesterday's stupidity has spilled over into today for a little bit, which is why I'm just updating my blog now!

 ::)


I think I've handled everything, and now, peace will reign.

at least, until I get the call that something still isn't right, and I have to fix it again.

 :laugh:

Just tell them "If ya can't fix it, ya gotta stand it" and walk away! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 10:08:51 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 10:04:59 am

Just tell them "If ya can't fix it, ya gotta stand it" and walk away! LOL

unfortunately, that won't work here!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 27, 2008, 10:54:16 am

Have you ever thought about taking up the accordian?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydh9Ssu1PSI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 27, 2008, 11:22:18 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 09:29:03 am

These are the people swerving all over the road because all of their attention is on talking on their cell phones. It is amazing how many almost wrecks I have seen because of this. These people are swerving worse than someone who has had too much to drink.

This is definitely an annoying and dangerous habit, Jack.  Good that you brought it up.

If I'm not mistaken, some places are thinking of banning (or maybe have banned) cell phone talking while driving.

I can understand just giving a status report ("hey, I'm late, be there in half an hour") but not long chatty conversations.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 27, 2008, 11:28:51 am

In New Mexico you have to have a hands free attachment  to talk and drive, if they catch you with a phone up to your ear while driving you get a ticket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 01:06:20 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 27, 2008, 11:28:51 am

In New Mexico you have to have a hands free attachment  to talk and drive, if they catch you with a phone up to your ear while driving you get a ticket.

Good lord I'd locked away forever!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 01:54:19 pm

I actually have a rubber band in my car, and when I need to use the cell, I band it to my "TomTom" attachment, and use it on speakerphone.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 02:22:16 pm

I was thinking that New York and New Jersey made talking on the cell phone while driving illegal two or three years ago unless you were using a speakerphone or something else hands free. Is that not the case Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 02:31:56 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 02:22:16 pm

I was thinking that New York and New Jersey made talking on the cell phone while driving illegal two or three years ago unless you were using a speakerphone or something else hands free. Is that not the case Chuck?

well hell, they have to have their hands free or they can't say word one!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 02:46:05 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 02:31:56 pm

well hell, they have to have their hands free or they can't say word one!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

scratch my ass, with your teeth.

 ;D


Jack, yes, you are not allowed to be driving while holding the cell, but people do it anyway.  Annoys the shit out of me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 02:50:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 02:46:05 pm

scratch my ass, with your teeth.

Lord, I'd need a mouth the size a yourn ta do that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 02:53:47 pm

Well Richard sure is being kind today  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 27, 2008, 03:00:50 pm

I like cheerios.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:01:18 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 02:50:42 pm

Lord, I'd need a mouth the size a yourn ta do that!

excuse the holy hell out of you?


You must be thinking of my "before" picture!


Rich>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:03:42 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 27, 2008, 03:00:50 pm

I like cheerios.

(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l183/hey_kara/cheerios.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:05:17 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 27, 2008, 03:00:50 pm

I like cheerios.

Truaman eats Cheerios for breakfast.  I be Rich eats Fruit Loops.




(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/IrishCris/cheerios.jpg)



 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 03:06:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:05:17 pm

Truaman eats Cheerios for breakfast.  I be Rich eats Fruit Loops.




(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/IrishCris/cheerios.jpg)



 :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I think you got him back Chuck  :) Can you imagine someone having a bumper sticker like that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:09:09 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 03:06:46 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I think you got him back Chuck  :)

lmao!  Only thing is, with me and Rich......it's a battle that's never won.  We always HAVE to pick on each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:10:13 pm

*quote from tv series "Family Guy"*




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 03:22:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:09:09 pm

lmao!  Only thing is, with me and Rich......it's a battle that's never won.  We always HAVE to pick on each other.

You know it!!! ;D


Hey Chuck..........

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:24:35 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 03:22:21 pm

You know it!!! ;D


Hey Chuck..........

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that the best you can do?




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 03:26:13 pm

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/gay6.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:29:17 pm

God.....just look at the way you're behavin'.  Didn't your momma hug you enough as a kid?

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Rich

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 27, 2008, 03:36:28 pm

Better you all picking on each other than me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2008, 03:36:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:05:17 pm

Truaman eats Cheerios for breakfast.  I be Rich eats Fruit Loops.




(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/IrishCris/cheerios.jpg)



 :laugh:

That's what we call the gayborhood bar circuit, the Fruit Loop.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:38:38 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 27, 2008, 03:36:28 pm

Better you all picking on each other than me.

one for you, BBT!








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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:39:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2008, 03:36:38 pm

That's what we call the gayborhood bar circuit, the Fruit Loop.  ;D

for Jeff!









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:44:29 pm

as much as I'd like to stay and play, it's time to hit the gym.  See you all a little later this evening!


thanks soooo much today for making my blog fun today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2008, 03:44:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:39:13 pm

for Jeff!









(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/tigerlily09/cheerios.png)

Thanks, Little Darlin'. Unfortunately, I think I'm more of a Corn Flake!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 03:45:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 03:44:29 pm

as much as I'd like to stay and play, it's time to hit the gym.  See you all a little later this evening!


thanks soooo much today for making my blog fun today!

Oh Ok Nancy!
Run and hide!

 :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 27, 2008, 05:34:38 pm

Rich he is gonna come out of that gym all pumped up and give you a run for your money, watch out!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 05:54:24 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 27, 2008, 05:34:38 pm

Rich he is gonna come out of that gym all pumped up and give you a run for your money, watch out!

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/goalpic.jpg)

Oh I don't think.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 06:43:09 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 27, 2008, 05:34:38 pm

Rich he is gonna come out of that gym all pumped up and give you a run for your money, watch out!

that's right, Tru!

It may not be by the next time I see him, but maybe the time after that!

;)  ;D   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2008, 06:44:09 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 05:54:24 pm

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/goalpic.jpg)

Oh I don't think.....

so not my goal.  I never liked guys who look like that, so why would I want to look that way?

I just want to be fit, and defined.  ;D


getting there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 27, 2008, 07:32:59 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 27, 2008, 05:54:24 pm

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/goalpic.jpg)

Now that's just ugly!   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 27, 2008, 07:58:56 pm

I don't like guys that look like that either. It actually looks pretty disgusting. And I hate it when they start making their muscles jump around  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2008, 07:10:53 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Made it to the weekend!!!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 28, 2008, 07:51:18 am

Oh, you're a tickle, you lot ;D

Hey, that muscle bound guy must be very lonely. I mean, who on earth would want to be seen walking down the street with him?
Still, ya never know. He might be a very nice fella.
Just don't get to be anything near like that, Chuck.

Oh boy. It's 10.50 pm Friday night in Sydney.
Waaaaay past my bedtime.

Cy'all  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 28, 2008, 07:52:40 am

YAY!!

Morning Chuck!!

Eating out with aunt and cousin tonite at a new Mexican restaurant, I think it is called "La Cascada". Tomorrow -- paying bills. Happy to be home for the weekend.  :)

Have a good fun Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 28, 2008, 07:54:22 am

Hi Shasta.
Just off to bed. Have a good weekend  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 28, 2008, 07:57:05 am

Sweet dreams, Underdown!!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 28, 2008, 08:47:07 am

Good Morning Chuck..  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2008, 08:49:30 am

*Waves to Dev, Shas, and Rob*


well, I have a meeting to go to this morning, from 10 to most likely lunchtime.


grrrrrrrrrrr!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 28, 2008, 09:36:14 am

The birds are singing.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 28, 2008, 09:51:59 am

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 28, 2008, 09:36:14 am

The birds are singing.  ;D

Hi, Truman.

The birds are singing here, too, but it's going down below freezing tonight.

I have some plants I'd like to put out on the porch, but it's too early to do that yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2008, 03:41:42 pm

time to leave work, and hit the gym!


see y'all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 28, 2008, 06:16:42 pm

The front door was open this morning an a little wren flew inside and just as quickly back out again.

Bless its heart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2008, 06:56:23 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 28, 2008, 06:16:42 pm

The front door was open this morning an a little wren flew inside and just as quickly back out again.

Bless its heart.

I'm glad it got out OK.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 28, 2008, 07:33:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2008, 06:56:23 pm

I'm glad it got out OK.  :)

Me too.

Reminds me of when a squirrel came down my chimney and I had to call some animal control company to catch it in the fireplace and take it outside.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 28, 2008, 08:29:14 pm

Bats are the worst, I hate to lay awake in bed and have one of them things fly right over my head.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2008, 08:46:11 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 28, 2008, 09:00:23 pm

Quote from: Shakestheground on March 28, 2008, 08:29:14 pm

Bats are the worst, I hate to lay awake in bed and have one of them things fly right over my head.

Bats?  Yuck.

I guess they would be the worst, inside the house.

(Chuck's tormenting us with those pictures of bats.  Gives me the shivers.   ;D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2008, 10:10:14 pm

Bats eat bugs.

Unfortunately, they also carry rabies.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2008, 10:16:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2008, 10:10:14 pm

Bats eat bugs.

Unfortunately, they also carry rabies.  :-\

and they turn into vampires and suck your blood!

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 28, 2008, 10:17:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2008, 10:10:14 pm

Bats eat bugs.

Unfortunately, they also carry rabies.  :-\

Rather have the bugs.  Safer, probably.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 28, 2008, 10:50:18 pm

Once, after a night of being tormented by a bat, I found the thing hanging upside down in the downstairs bedroom. I got the broom and knocked it onto the bed and it woke up, but was wrapped up in a sheet then.

I carried that thing outside and it was hollering "Eeeee, Eeeee, Eeeeee" and my cats @ the time, Sheriqua and Sheniqua, were like WTH! And I unfurled the sheet and it flapped its wings and levitated right off into the woods.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2008, 10:51:25 pm

shit!

I would've run screaming!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 29, 2008, 12:11:05 am

Truman, that's a terrible story!  That bat could have really hurt you. 

Double yuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 29, 2008, 09:36:13 am

I think it is too early for them.

A friend of mine had bats evicted from her attic and the guy that did the job I think had spent too much time in the attic itself. He talked like LaShawn on steroids. You can't put excluder devices on a house until after the 26th of August because that is when all the bat babies are supposed to be on their own.

Their should be a patron saint for people needing to excape people who are annoying.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2008, 03:02:39 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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How you doin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 29, 2008, 03:24:53 pm

Happy Saturday Chuck!!

Rainy and 42 degrees -- not good yard work weather......soooo --- I stayed in bed until after noon!!!  :P (I got up a couple times to tend the dogs, tho.)

How late did you sleep in?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2008, 04:37:03 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 29, 2008, 03:24:53 pm

Happy Saturday Chuck!!

Rainy and 42 degrees -- not good yard work weather......soooo --- I stayed in bed until after noon!!!  :P (I got up a couple times to tend the dogs, tho.)

How late did you sleep in?

Ohhhhh.....I stayed in bed until 10am!   It felt soooo good!


I am doing dinner out with a friend tonight.  ;D  Yaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 29, 2008, 08:33:55 pm

Hope you have (had) a good dinner, Chuck.


Speaking of bugs, what comes into my house most often is ladybugs, especially when it's cold outside.

I know they're harmless, but I really don't like them in the kitchen.  There was one crawling on the stove tonight.    ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 29, 2008, 09:19:38 pm

Awe man, crush one of them lady bugs and man they stink.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2008, 10:49:46 am

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone this weekend?


Just had a light breakfast to make up for my pig out dinner last night!  lmao

On my way to the gym, then it's lunch time, and then see my friend's little daughter compete in a baton twirling contest!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 30, 2008, 11:50:38 am

Good morning, Chuck!

I'm glad you had a good dinner last night.   ;D

Watching the baton twirling contest should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 30, 2008, 12:35:22 pm

I passed a street today called Baton, maybe we are mystically connected.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 30, 2008, 02:00:38 pm

Yeah -- we may be -- I pigged out for dinner last night!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2008, 05:57:35 pm

lmao!

y'all are nuts!

Oh, and in her division, Kayla competed aganst a few girls, and came in 2nd place!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 30, 2008, 06:20:23 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 30, 2008, 06:40:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 30, 2008, 05:57:35 pm

Oh, and in her division, Kayla competed aganst a few girls, and came in 2nd place!  ;D

Great!   :)

Cute baton twirler, Shasta.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 30, 2008, 07:04:37 pm

Quote from: dejavu on March 30, 2008, 06:40:00 pm

Great!   :)

Cute baton twirler, Shasta.

 ;D Thanks! I never had the coordination to do that!  :P 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 30, 2008, 07:20:13 pm

Hi there, BetterMostians.  :)

Hey, congrats to Kayla. She must be tickled pink with her result.  :)

How come there are so many creatures invading the homes of you guys?
Hmmm. Maybe it's because BetterMostians are such friendly, welcoming folks?
(But why can't it be nice critters instead of bugs and bats? Except for the wren. That was a nice one)
We just get spiders. Oh, and the odd snake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2008, 08:06:49 pm

Quote from: underdown on March 30, 2008, 07:20:13 pm

Hi there, BetterMostians.  :)

Hiya Rob!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 30, 2008, 09:23:13 pm

Hi Chuck.

How goes the weight meter? Has it moved very much?

My diet seems to be working well, but only Monday to Friday.
Weekends are the killer. Sort of down 2 kg, up 1kg.
But I guess we all have our ups and downs, hey?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 30, 2008, 09:24:16 pm

Hi Susie  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 30, 2008, 10:13:49 pm

Quote from: susiebk on March 30, 2008, 09:25:11 pm

We also once had doves build a nest and lay eggs in the engine compartment of our airplane when it was down for maintenance.  I refused to let anyone start the engine until the baby birds hatched and learned to fly.

Very admirable, Susie.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2008, 06:28:14 am

Happy Monrday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready to get back to work!

I posted a new poem in my "Off the Cuff" section of my blog, you can find it here.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17405.msg355222.html#msg355222



Oh, and Rob, since you asked, I weigh myself once a week, each Monday, so I didn't have an answer for you until today.

I've lost another pound.  ;D  Down to 218.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 31, 2008, 06:43:49 am

YAY Chuck  :D

Its a slow process, isn't it.

Have a great (Mon)day at work  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 31, 2008, 06:52:09 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 30, 2008, 09:25:11 pm

Once we had a snake in the kitchen, and when my husband phoned for advice, he was told to put on boots and to try to get the snake into a bowl using a broom.  Wish that I had been quick enough to snap a photo of my hubby in shorts and cowboy boots trying to get that snake into a large blue plastic bowl.  He did it, though.  My hero!

Hey, that sounds worthy of a re-enactment, bk. Then you could take a pic, or even a vid, and post it here   ;D

Oh,  .. hope calling you 'bk' is ok, because I know so many Susie's that I get confused.  :)
(ummm ... btw ... what does the bk stand for?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 31, 2008, 06:59:35 am

Quote from: susiebk on March 30, 2008, 09:25:11 pm

We also once had doves build a nest and lay eggs in the engine compartment of our airplane when it was down for maintenance.  I refused to let anyone start the engine until the baby birds hatched and learned to fly.

Cripes, that would have ruffled a few feathers.  :o

Goodonya bk  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 31, 2008, 07:02:32 am

Oh, btw.
On a serious note, Chuck. Thanks for your understanding and thoughts the other day.
I'm sure things will work out.
*
And your poem is really great thoughts, too.

Rob.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2008, 07:26:26 am

Quote from: underdown on March 31, 2008, 07:02:32 am

On a serious note, Chuck. Thanks for your understanding and thoughts the other day.  I'm sure things will work out.

Chuck>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/_tickle.gif)<<<Rob


and thanks, glad you liked the poem

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 31, 2008, 08:19:13 am

Happy Monday!  :P
Great poem! It says alot!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2008, 08:22:19 am

*waves to BBR*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 31, 2008, 08:30:19 am

Hi, Richard!

Congrats on that pound lost, Chuck, especially after "pigging out" on Saturday night!  You're doing good.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 01, 2008, 08:11:04 am

Dude, we didn't think this out too well, it wouldn't let me be you because you are already you, so I will be Larry McMurtry.   :-X  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2008, 08:29:36 am

I sent ya PM about it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 01, 2008, 08:33:36 am

What are you guys doing?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2008, 08:56:07 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Happy April Fool's Day!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 01, 2008, 09:29:03 am

Quote from: LoneLeeeB3 on April 01, 2008, 08:56:07 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Happy April Fool's Day!!!!

Well hey how you?
What up little Bro?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2008, 09:46:36 am

Quote from: Shakesdaground on April 01, 2008, 09:29:03 am

Well hey how you?
What up little Bro?

Not much, big bro!  Just getting through the day at work! 

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 01, 2008, 01:08:43 pm

I think I like being this guy better than I like being myself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2008, 01:42:36 pm

Quote from: Larry McMurtry on April 01, 2008, 01:08:43 pm

I think I like being this guy better than I like being myself.

Don't even try it, I like my Big Brother better!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 01, 2008, 02:05:39 pm

Quote from: susiebk on March 31, 2008, 09:53:11 am

Chances of getting him to do that again ... slim to none!   ;D

No worries, except now I sound like Burger King (BK Broiler).   ;D  Well, I did work there as a teen.  BK are my middle and last initials.  Grabbed this moniker in a hurry on IMDb and didn't have time to get creative.  Now I am reluctant to change it.  Who would think there would be so many Susies??

I worked at Burger King when I was a teen too  :) My job was to put the hamburgers on the conveyor belt and send them through. They would then pop out the other end, then I had to put them in a bun and put them in this warming tray thing. It would get pretty hectic at lunch since I had to speed everything up with putting the patties on and catching them on the other end. Sometimes they would get stuck too. I got to run the drink machine once, but I think I was putting too much ince in. We also all had to share bathroom duty  :(

Here I thought you were Shasta's Susie from the Sleepover Club, but you are an entirely different Susie. Course we are all not what we necessarily appear as today.

Jack

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2008, 02:33:58 pm

lol!

Jack done went to South Park!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 01, 2008, 06:41:48 pm

LOL. The other Susie is Susiebell -- from England!! She's a pip!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 01, 2008, 07:04:06 pm

There was that song.... Satisify Susie.

Sorry Susie, your on your on there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 01, 2008, 07:19:43 pm

Quote

Sorry Susie, your on your on there!

Short sentence; long on homophones.  :P 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2008, 06:17:33 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Mid week already!

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 02, 2008, 06:24:23 am

Happy Wednesday Chuckie  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 02, 2008, 07:32:37 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 02, 2008, 08:31:33 am

Well I am part way there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 02, 2008, 09:30:20 am

Quote from: shakestheground on April 02, 2008, 08:31:33 am

Well I am part way there.

Truman, was that just you on the DC Diet Thread asking me if I used to teach in Colorado Springs?

Same picture.

(Why, I believe it was.  You pulling my leg again or something?   :laugh:  )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 02, 2008, 09:34:28 am

Yeah I was going to portray myself as one of your former students just out of the hospital.

I think it as Lonnie Mac that sang that song......lets see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 02, 2008, 09:36:27 am

Here you go Ms. Susie:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcuHO5wVms[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2008, 06:19:37 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, it should be an easy day at work.  My entire team has some big sales meeting to be at in NYC, which means they're all leaving at noon.

;D

I'll be alone and able to get other stuff done, and not be bothered by them!

maybe I'll cut out early too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2008, 07:28:36 am

Enjoy your quiet day, Chuck!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 03, 2008, 05:28:55 pm

Hi BetterMostians.

Hi Chuck  :)

How was your QUIET day ?

Did you cut out early?

My Thursday was quiet. Sort of like the lull AFTER the storm.
(Wednesday was 'office politics' day).

Hey, have been readin your poems. They're great.
Love the one about the cows.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2008, 06:21:40 pm

He's a real poet, there.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 04, 2008, 03:55:18 am

Aye, he has a real soul.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2008, 06:48:23 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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It's the weekend!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


Rob, thanks for your compliments on my poems!  I love feedback, good or bad.   As for my quiet day, it went well, and hoped to leave early.  However, a client called up and needed a copy of a bank statement ASAP.  Of course, it was 92 pages long, so it froze up my computer downloading it, and then I had to print it and fax it, so by the time that was all done, I ended up leaving at my normal time.


Here is my Heath inspired outfit today.

Heath wore a lot of stripes, so I have a striped button down.

Heath wore combat boots, so I have on my boots.

Heath wore "quirky" accessories (hats, scarfs) so I have on rubber braclets to match the outfit.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2008, 07:05:45 am

Outfit looks good, Chuck.   :)

Thanks for the picture, helps me picture it better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2008, 09:06:36 am

This day marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Here are some of his quotes, and images, to remember him.


Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.


Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.


In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.


Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.


Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.



We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.


Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.


The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 04, 2008, 01:13:22 pm

That is a very nice emsamble you got there little brother, hope you day gets better. Man, 92 pages. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2008, 01:39:33 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 04, 2008, 01:13:22 pm

That is a very nice emsamble you got there little brother, hope you day gets better. Man, 92 pages. 

Yeah, but take your hand out of your crotch. What will people think?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2008, 02:10:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2008, 01:39:33 pm

Yeah, but take your hand out of your crotch. What will people think?  ;D

they'll think:  "Oh, Chuckie's still single!"


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2008, 03:01:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2008, 02:10:00 pm

they'll think:  "Oh, Chuckie's still single!"


 :laugh:

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

 :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2008, 03:22:49 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?

I slept in, and hit the gym.  Got home to see fresh dirt in the driveway.  The oil tank had been removed from under our front lawn a few weeks ago, and it was filled in some awful dirt and stones.  We had fresh dirt delievered and we are loading it into the hole to fill up the remaining part, and we'll replant grass soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 05, 2008, 05:02:44 pm

You all will not regret having that tank removed. Increasingly they have become problematic in passing years.

For a time the thing to do was to have it filled with sand so it would not creat a sink hole as it rusted away. Then certain insurance companies would not insure houses that had them, so out they come!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 05, 2008, 06:09:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2008, 03:22:49 pm

I slept in, and hit the gym.  Got home to see fresh dirt in the driveway.  The oil tank had been removed from under our front lawn a few weeks ago, and it was filled in some awful dirt and stones.  We had fresh dirt delievered and we are loading it into the hole to fill up the remaining part, and we'll replant grass soon.

Hey, Chuck!

Sounds like a busy day for whoever in your family is involved in this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 06, 2008, 08:40:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2008, 02:10:00 pm

they'll think:  "Oh, Chuckie's still single!"


 :laugh:

 :o And I just thought you were into yoga. Or meditating?

Hey, you look great in that outfit, Chuck. So, why are you single, then?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 06, 2008, 08:49:28 pm

I think he's single because he's very discerning!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2008, 09:07:32 pm

awww geeee!


Hiya Rob & Shasta.

I'm single because the guys I've met don't call back after the first few dates.

Oh well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 06, 2008, 09:47:13 pm

Well, they must be wrong!

Mr. Right will call back.

Meanwhile, there really are worse things than being single. I kinda like it at the moment!  :P  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2008, 10:06:51 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 06, 2008, 09:47:13 pm

Meanwhile, there really are worse things than being single. [/b][/color]

yeah, I could be dead.  ;)   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 06, 2008, 10:31:46 pm

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

See?!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 06, 2008, 11:26:15 pm

You must be tryin too hard, Chuck. :-\

Ummm ....  have you thought of giving them your number ?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 07:11:51 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I slept well last night, and feel ready to get back to the work week.   Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.


scale didn't move this morning, so there is no loss, but no gain.  Still at 218.


(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkGCkSP/weight.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 07, 2008, 08:09:56 am

Hi Chuck.  :)

*hmmm ... he's probably at work by now*

Hey, don't worry about weight loss at weekends.
Who can possibly lose weight on the weekend?
It's the work week that takes off the pounds.
So ... by next weekend .....  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 07, 2008, 08:49:05 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 06, 2008, 09:47:13 pm

Well, they must be wrong!

Mr. Right will call back.

Meanwhile, there really are worse things than being single. I kinda like it at the moment!  :P  8)

You're right Shasta.........being single is not always a bad thing. Do you really want someone there telling you what to do all the time  :) But Chuck you're a super nice guy so one of these days someone special will see that and you will get that call.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 09:28:28 am

*sits by the phone and waits....*



 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2008, 09:46:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 09:28:28 am

*sits by the phone and waits....*



 ;D

Somebody  needs to find a pic of Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the telephone operator. ...  ;D

Snort, snort. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 10:07:02 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2008, 09:46:31 am

Somebody  needs to find a pic of Lily Tomlin as Ernestine the telephone operator. ...  ;D

Snort, snort. ...  :laugh:

(http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/lily_tomlin_01.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 07, 2008, 10:41:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 10:07:02 am

(http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/lily_tomlin_01.jpg)

*Lily listens in*

*

'Oooooo ... how interesting ...
  ;D
*
I wonder if these two will hit it off?
 :-\
*
That Chuck fella sounds nice.
 :)

*
*

 :o

Well! ... I never .....

 :-X

OMG ... Won't I have something to tell the girls at Bingo tonight?

...  "

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 11:04:08 am

*chases Rob, tickles him*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 07, 2008, 12:14:14 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

No. No. Stop. Stop. Enough. Enough. OK, OK. I give in.  :P


*


HELLLLLLP .....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2008, 12:40:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2008, 10:07:02 am

(http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/lily_tomlin_01.jpg)

"Have I reached the party to whom I am speaking?"

Snort, snort. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 07, 2008, 08:56:55 pm

 :laugh:  :laugh: Too funny!!

Aren't we happy that Monday is over for us this week, Chuck!  :P  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2008, 08:15:12 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sorry for the late start, had stuff to do this morning, and more stuff to do now, so my attendance today may be sporadic. 

Just wanted to say "hi" and that I'm thinkin' about y'all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 08, 2008, 11:21:51 am

Here we go, it is Tuesday morning and I am on my 4th cup of coffee. That is rediculas you know, no one needs 4 cups of coffee in one morning. It is always pandemonium around here on Tuesdays, office meeting, property tour, office drama, and now, yes jezus, lunch!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2008, 11:22:53 am

Quote from: shakestheground on April 08, 2008, 11:21:51 am

Here we go, it is Tuesday morning and I am on my 4th cup of coffee. That is rediculas you know, no one needs 4 cups of coffee in one morning. It is always pandemonium around here on Tuesdays, office meeting, property tour, office drama, and now, yes jezus, lunch!

Whatever gets you through the day, big brother!


((((((((((Truman))))))))))


I may have to call you to hear you all "hyped" up again!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 08, 2008, 12:37:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 08, 2008, 08:15:12 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sorry for the late start, had stuff to do this morning, and more stuff to do now, so my attendance today may be sporadic. 

Just wanted to say "hi" and that I'm thinkin' about y'all!

I'm running behind too.
Wishin I was still rodeoin'!
I'm day dreaming about dancing cowboys and cowgirls....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2008, 12:41:36 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 08, 2008, 12:37:27 pm

I'm running behind too.
Wishin I was still rodeoin'!
I'm day dreaming about dancing cowboys and cowgirls....

sounds like some good dreams there, big bro!


I had a doozy last night.   ::)


it's a wonder I feel like I got any sleep!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 08, 2008, 05:58:14 pm

Hey there Chuckles!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2008, 06:16:42 pm

Hiya Dev!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 06:40:45 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm shaking off the funk and shit from yesterday, and stepping to a positive day today.  Only good will happen!

Hope that all my bettermost friends are ready for good things today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 09, 2008, 07:09:43 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Have a great day, you deserve it today.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 09, 2008, 07:35:20 am

Hi Chuck! Here's to making it over the hump! I'm draggin'. Can't count the # of times I hit the snooze. C'mon Friday!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 08:12:01 am

Hiya Shasta!


;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 09, 2008, 08:37:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 06:40:45 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm shaking off the funk and shit from yesterday, and stepping to a positive day today.  Only good will happen!

Hope that all my bettermost friends are ready for good things today!

Mornin Little Brother!!!
Love your attitude I am goingt o adopt that!
It's going to be a great day! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 08:51:32 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 09, 2008, 08:37:29 am

Mornin Little Brother!!!  Love your attitude I am goingt o adopt that!
It's going to be a great day! ;D

(((((((Rich)))))))


Love your attitude too, and love you!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 09:55:44 am

new poem up in my "Off the Cuff" thread.



http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17405.msg358847.html#msg358847

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 03:35:42 pm

Just because I think this image is toooo cute!









(http://www.petpress.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2007/07/cute-hamster.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 09, 2008, 03:56:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 03:35:42 pm

Just because I think this image is toooo cute!









(http://www.petpress.com/wp-content/uploads/image/2007/07/cute-hamster.jpg)

I bet Richard Gere thinks so too!!   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:


*runs from Chuck*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 09, 2008, 04:02:43 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 09, 2008, 03:56:11 pm

I bet Richard Gere thinks so too!!   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:


*runs from Chuck*

 ??? ??? ???

Over my head. Please tell me RG is not a hamster stuffer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 09, 2008, 04:15:18 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 09, 2008, 04:02:43 pm

??? ??? ???

Over my head. Please tell me RG is not a hamster stuffer.

OMG!
You've never heard that story?
It's an urban legend.
Atleast I hope it is...  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2008, 06:44:16 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 09, 2008, 04:15:18 pm

OMG!
You've never heard that story?
It's an urban legend.
Atleast I hope it is...  :P

It is. I can't begin to tell you how many people in the public eye I've heard accused of that particular form of animal abuse. ...  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2008, 06:49:36 pm

Really, Jeff?

I've heard the Richard Gere rumor a few times, but no one else.

Poor hamsters!  Just pet them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 09, 2008, 07:02:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2008, 06:44:16 pm

It is. I can't begin to tell you how many people in the public eye I've heard accused of that particular form of animal abuse. ...  :P

I'm not going to repeat names, but there was somebody local in Philadelphia accused of that quite a few years ago. 
Jeff, you may be thinking of the same person.

It was quite a story around here.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 08:27:24 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, how is everyone today?


I'm feeling well, and hope you are too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 08:30:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 08:27:24 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, how is everyone today?


I'm feeling well, and hope you are too!

One day till Friday!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 08:42:57 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 08:30:58 am

One day till Friday!!

that deserves a "happy dance"!





(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/Jazzydog419/th3de3a8c4-1.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 08:53:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 08:42:57 am

that deserves a "happy dance"!





(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/Jazzydog419/th3de3a8c4-1.gif)

Oh yeah!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 10, 2008, 09:00:05 am

Chuck, what is the plan for this weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 09:02:41 am

At the moment, I have none.

maybe some shopping or sumthin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 10, 2008, 09:04:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 09:02:41 am

At the moment, I have none.

maybe some shopping or sumthin.

A new suitcase.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 09:17:10 am

actually, I was thinking some new blank cds to burn music on.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2008, 09:23:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 08:42:57 am

that deserves a "happy dance"!


(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e71/Jazzydog419/th3de3a8c4-1.gif)

Okay, here you go!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/music2/4.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/music1/3.gif) (http://bestsmileys.com/music2/11.gif)
(http://bestsmileys.com/music2/5.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/music1/22.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/music1/22.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/music1/22.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/14.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/11.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/11.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/11.gif)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 10:52:49 am

Quote from: SunShadow on April 10, 2008, 10:37:18 am

My pet hampsters would not like this conversation one bit!  And I thought it was called "gerbiling", meaning gerbils.

Pictures Susie's hamsters trembling in the corner of their cage....... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 10:56:56 am

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh79/powerphil1/virtual_bitch_slap.gif)




That "Bitchslap" was for a coworker of mine.



A loan here was prepared by outside legal firm and processed back in early Feb.

It is on our "exception" list because paperwork is missing.

Our portfolio manager (I'll call him "PM") has been on my back for the past month about getting this removed from the exception list.  I've been making phonecalls and emails to our Post Closing dept. for the past month to get it rectified.

I came in this morning to find the missing paperwork sitting in my cubicle.  It seems that "PM" had it the whole time, got it back in Feb. and put it in a "safe place" and promptly forgot about it.




::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 11:04:05 am

for "PM"









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2008, 01:12:26 pm

Chuck, that's so annoying, what your PM did with that paperwork.   >:(



And yes, the rumor I heard (about animals) used the term gerbil, not hamster.  Still.   :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 10, 2008, 01:22:34 pm

What is the difference betwixt a gerbil and a hampster?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2008, 01:59:26 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 10, 2008, 01:22:34 pm

What is the difference betwixt a gerbil and a hampster?

Truman, I'm not actually sure.

But maybe Chuckie will know, since he sometimes keeps a hamster for a pet.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 02:12:19 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 10, 2008, 01:22:34 pm

What is the difference betwixt a gerbil and a hampster?

I think it's the tail!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 02:43:16 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 02:12:19 pm

I think it's the tail!

yes, and hamsters tend to be furrier or "fluffier".

This is a gerbil.



(http://www.petoffice.co.jp/mbl/ph/zukan/mini300jpg/gerbil.jpg)



This is a hamster.



(http://www.petsworld.co.uk/images/hamster.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 02:47:37 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 10, 2008, 01:22:34 pm

What is the difference betwixt a gerbil and a hampster?

Gerbils like to live in groups and one may be unhappy if it is living alone. A hamster is fine living alone and doesn't need any companionship. In both cases, if you are going to have two of either, choose two males. The females of each are very aggressive with each other. A male gerbil in particular loves the companionship of another male. The male hamster can either me happy by itself or with another male hamster. Just don't put two females of either together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 02:51:54 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 02:47:37 pm

Gerbils like to live in groups and one may be unhappy if it is living alone. A hamster is fine living alone and doesn't need any companionship. In both cases, if you are going to have two of either, choose two males. The females of each are very aggressive with each other. A male gerbil in particular loves the companionship of another male. The male hamster can either me happy by itself or with another male hamster. Just don't put two females of either together.

Well ain't that always the way?

Looks to me like a gerbil is just a little rat!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 03:03:27 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 02:51:54 pm

Well ain't that always the way?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote

Looks to me like a gerbil is just a little rat!  :P

Well now that you mention it it does, a little rat who likes the company of men  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 03:04:28 pm

Did you go to the rodeo yet? If so how was it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 03:08:32 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 03:04:28 pm

Did you go to the rodeo yet? If so how was it?

Who Me?
Hell yes I went!!
Don't be such a stranger! LOL
Got pics and video in my Blog!
Come on over  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 03:17:47 pm

I've had both hamsters and gerbils, only one at a time.

They were both happy, as my entire family enjoyed playing with them and petting them, so they had very little "alone time" anyway.

They were very friendly, and would crawl into your hand when you lowered it into the cage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 03:19:50 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 03:08:32 pm

Who Me?
Hell yes I went!!
Don't be such a stranger! LOL
Got pics and video in my Blog!
Come on over  ;D

I haven't been around much lately, but I will go and check it out  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 03:21:22 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 03:19:50 pm

I haven't been around much lately, but I will go and check it out  :)

Well, you are always welome on the road! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2008, 03:35:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 02:43:16 pm

yes, and hamsters tend to be furrier or "fluffier".

This is a hamster.

I knew Chuck would have the answer.

Thanks for the pictures.

Hamsters are cuter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 03:37:54 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 03:21:22 pm

Well, you are always welome on the road! LOL

That's an incredible story Richard. Thanks for posting it and I said more over on your blog  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 03:49:26 pm

headed out to the gym, see ya later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 03:58:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 03:49:26 pm

headed out to the gym, see ya later!

have fun and sweat a lot! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 10, 2008, 03:58:32 pm

have fun and sweat a lot! LOL

wouldn't say it was fun, but I did sweat a lot!


ever see anyone trip while using a treadmill?   If you had been to the gym, you would've seen it happen, to me.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 10, 2008, 06:56:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

wouldn't say it was fun, but I did sweat a lot!


ever see anyone trip while using a treadmill?   If you had been to the gym, you would've seen it happen, to me.

 :laugh:

As long as you didn't go under it or under someone elses..........that doesn't sound like a lot of fun. Watch where you are stepping  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2008, 07:23:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

ever see anyone trip while using a treadmill?   If you had been to the gym, you would've seen it happen, to me.

 :laugh:

Never saw it happen, Chuck, but I've always thought it could happen, when somebody gets going fast.

Good you didn't hurt yourself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 10, 2008, 09:10:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

wouldn't say it was fun, but I did sweat a lot!


ever see anyone trip while using a treadmill?   If you had been to the gym, you would've seen it happen, to me.

 :laugh:

That was nice of you to provide the entertainment! :) 8)

Sounds like something I might do.  :P  Are you sore yet? Better take a soak!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 10, 2008, 11:27:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

wouldn't say it was fun, but I did sweat a lot!


ever see anyone trip while using a treadmill?   If you had been to the gym, you would've seen it happen, to me.

 :laugh:

 ??? How can anyone trip on a treadmill ? There's nothing ON a treadmill TO trip ov..

*(ooops. Guess Chuck must have tripped over HIMSELF !)*

Ummm. Maybe you slipped on all that sweat, hey Chuck ?
  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 06:27:11 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?   We made it to the weekend!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/yaaysmilie.gif)



It's time for a sexy dance!!!!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 06:28:16 am

Quote from: underdown on April 10, 2008, 11:27:45 pm

??? How can anyone trip on a treadmill ? There's nothing ON a treadmill TO trip ov

Rob, if I knew how it happened, it wouldn't have happened! 


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 11, 2008, 08:21:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 06:27:11 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?   We made it to the weekend!


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It's time for a sexy dance!!!!





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That ain't sexy!
Now dancin Cowboys..... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 08:44:13 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 11, 2008, 08:21:08 am

That ain't sexy!
Now dancin Cowboys..... ;D

sexy is in the eye of the beholder!   ;D




But.....since you asked.......




It's called "Cowgirl's Paradise", but I can think of a few guys who would appreciate it as well!















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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 11, 2008, 09:59:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 08:44:13 am

sexy is in the eye of the beholder!   ;D




But.....since you asked.......




It's called "Cowgirl's Paradise", but I can think of a few guys who would appreciate it as well!















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Thats what I'm talkin about!!  :o  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 10:04:28 am

who takes care of ya, big bro?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2008, 09:40:23 pm

Glad to be of help, Susie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 12, 2008, 09:02:13 am

Chuck, I need some upbeat banter. How about getting me a cup, okay?

Lynne's birthday is next Tuesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 12, 2008, 10:08:51 am

Hi, Truman.  Little Debbie here.  How about some good snack food?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 12, 2008, 10:25:00 am

Hey Little Debbie, ever wonder about grapefruit jello?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 12, 2008, 12:01:56 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 12, 2008, 10:25:00 am

Hey Little Debbie, ever wonder about grapefruit jello?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2008, 02:04:37 pm

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?   We made it to the weekend!


Went out today, hit the gym, and did some shopping!   :D

Have one more trip to the gym planned, and then a quiet night at home.  I'll be burning some cds!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2008, 07:44:26 pm

Susie!  Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwh

veggies in Jell-o? ? ? ?   blech!



for anyonen who would like to vote, our last poll in the music thread has been closed in a tie, and a new one is up!

here's the link.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg360378.html#msg360378

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 12, 2008, 07:46:59 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 12, 2008, 07:25:06 pm

I stopped eating jello in junior high school after discovering that is where the leftover vegetables (not fruit, mind you, but veggies) went in the cafeteria lunch.   :P

My mom used to make this jello salad with carrots. I know she also made this tomato and celery gelatin salad in a mold.
It didn't taste to bad but it looked like what you would find on the floor of a slaughterhouse!
EEEEEWWWWWWWW

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 13, 2008, 08:40:22 am

It is a bright sunshiney day in my world, a tad cool but that ok.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2008, 09:48:56 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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It's overcast today, here in NJ, but no rain, so I'll take that!

How is everone doing today?   Hope y'all are well!

Truman, big bro!  Good to see you, but damn, you're up early for a Sunday!  Did CryBaby wake you up?

Hiya Gary!  Those are some high temps.....yucky!  I like it in the 70s at the most.  Not really a beach person, but I do enjoy walking on a beach at night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 13, 2008, 07:06:36 pm

Hi Chuck.

It's 43 degrees here. Chilly and breezy. But I'm all warm inside with an electric heater and a sweatsuit. So it's all good.

Any fun stuff happen this weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2008, 08:20:14 pm

Hiya Shasta.

Not really......it was a quiet weekend, which is welcome!  ;D


How was your weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 13, 2008, 08:32:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2008, 08:20:14 pm

Hiya Shasta.

Not really......it was a quiet weekend, which is welcome!  ;D


How was your weekend?

After I gave the ACT, I took a long nap and then I slept a lot today. So it was a lazy weekend! I liked it fine.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 06:17:29 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, did some fun stuff, and caught up on sleep!  ;D

That's what I wait for on the weekend....sleeping in.  No 5am wake up call on Saturday and Sunday.  I turn off the alarm and roll out of bed about 10am.  ;D


Well, diet update time.  Scale today read 216lbs, I've lost 2 more pounds, and when I lose one more, I'll be back at the weight I was in Colorado.

;D

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In the 12 weeks that I've been at the gym, I've dropped 9 pounds total.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 06:24:11 am

Quote from: MUD on April 14, 2008, 02:30:41 am

You're not a beach person.

I like walking on the beach at night, under the stars, other than that......not a beach person.  ;D

Quote from: MUD on April 14, 2008, 02:30:41 am

You don't like bananas.

Yucky yucky yucky.  I don't even like banana bread, banana cream pie, or banana flavored candy.

Quote from: MUD on April 14, 2008, 02:30:41 am

Why do I get the feeling that if I sent you flowers you'd tell me you were allergic?

Now, that's funny, as I am allergic to flowers.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: MUD on April 14, 2008, 02:30:41 am

Chuck, you're kind of high maintenance, aren't you?

Well, ya know, I had two people say that to me in Colorado.  Perhaps it was the fact that I had 3 bags of clothes and 5 pairs of shoes for a 4 day trip?

But I had a good reason for all of it, I really did!

Quote from: MUD on April 14, 2008, 02:30:41 am

....I guess you're worth it.   :)

That's a fact, Jack!   ;D     Who knows, maybe one day, Gary, you'll find out in person.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2008, 09:07:06 am

Quote

I like walking on the beach at night, under the stars, other than that......not a beach person.

It's even better wrapped in the arms of a Handsome Cowboy!  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 09:18:00 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2008, 09:07:06 am

It's even better wrapped in the arms of a Handsome Cowboy!  :-\

Never experienced that,  so I'll take your word for it.


and you'll have it again, I can feel it!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2008, 01:04:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 09:18:00 am

Never experienced that,  so I'll take your word for it.


and you'll have it again, I can feel it!   ;)

We'll see. What will be.....Well you know.
Congrats on the weight loss!! Way to go!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 01:27:40 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2008, 01:04:05 pm

We'll see. What will be.....Well you know.
Congrats on the weight loss!! Way to go!! ;D

I keep telling myself that slow and steady wins the race........9 down, 31 more to go, but I want those last 31 gone....yesterday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 14, 2008, 02:57:49 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 12, 2008, 07:25:06 pm

I stopped eating jello in junior high school after discovering that is where the leftover vegetables (not fruit, mind you, but veggies) went in the cafeteria lunch.   :P

There was a lot of odd things that went in the cafeteria lunch  :o Did you ever wonder what was in that soup they used to have? I'm not sure what might have been in there. I didn't know about the jello though. Does anyone remember Peanut Butter Delights? Now those were good, but now I am wondering what was in the "delights" part  :laugh: What is funny is that it seems that school lunches were the same regardless of where in the US you went to school.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 14, 2008, 02:59:38 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 12, 2008, 10:08:51 am

Hi, Truman.  Little Debbie here.  How about some good snack food?   :laugh:

Are you the original Little Debbie  ??? I used to love your Swiss Rolls and your Oatmeal Cookies were good too!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 14, 2008, 03:02:22 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on April 14, 2008, 02:59:38 pm

Are you the original Little Debbie  ??? I used to love your Swiss Rolls and your Oatmeal Cookies were good too!!!

Hi, Jack.

Oh, Truman thought I was Little Debbie, one time.   ;)

Those Oatmeal Cookies were good, thanks!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 14, 2008, 03:28:42 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 14, 2008, 03:02:22 pm

Hi, Jack.

Oh, Truman thought I was Little Debbie, one time.   ;)

Those Oatmeal Cookies were good, thanks!   ;D

Do you still make them?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 14, 2008, 03:30:00 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on April 14, 2008, 03:28:42 pm

Do you still make them?

 :laugh:    :laugh:

I wish.  I'd bring you some next time we were at a gathering.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 03:58:19 pm

time to head to the gym.....see you all in a bit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 14, 2008, 04:09:13 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on April 14, 2008, 02:57:49 pm

What is funny is that it seems that school lunches were the same regardless of where in the US you went to school.

I always brown-bagged my lunch to school. Funny thing--I can't remember what I did for a beverage.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2008, 04:14:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 14, 2008, 04:09:13 pm

I always brown-bagged my lunch to school. Funny thing--I can't remember what I did for a beverage.  ???

I did that too. I usually got milk in the Cafeteria for a nickle!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 14, 2008, 04:40:28 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2008, 04:14:13 pm

I did that too. I usually got milk in the Cafeteria for a nickle!

I did similar, My mother would pack my lunch, and learned, the hard way (me lambasting her at the end of the day) that you cannot put cocacola in a thermos. My lunch boxed were never the TV series ones, to my shagrin. I had one that was plaid and another that was in the shape of a mailbox that had the names of odd places and their zip codes, like Sunflower, Kansas, which no longer seems to have a P.O.

I would pay about 25 cents for a carton of milk, and every day, Lawrence Norman would ask me and everyone if he could have their "murlk".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 06:39:28 pm

I always bought a drink at the cafeteria.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 14, 2008, 08:10:24 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 14, 2008, 04:40:28 pm

I did similar, My mother would pack my lunch, and learned, the hard way (me lambasting her at the end of the day) that you cannot put cocacola in a thermos.  My lunch boxed were never the TV series ones, to my shagrin. I had one that was plaid and another that was in the shape of a mailbox that had the names of odd places and their zip codes, like Sunflower, Kansas, which no longer seems to have a P.O.

I would pay about 25 cents for a carton of milk, and every day, Lawrence Norman would ask me and everyone if he could have their "murlk".

:laugh: :laugh: to the coke/thermos deal.

Did you ever give it over to him?

Did you all have milk break in elementary school? We had milk break mid-morning. Two lucky people got to trek to the lunchroom (we had to go outside and walk a ways down the sidewalk, so it was a very coveted job). They'd bring back how ever many milks people had ordered. Some days, one of us would bring cookies or something to have with the milk!! Those were fun days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2008, 06:07:18 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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how is everyone doing today?

Went to bed feeling crappy last night, but feeling much better today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2008, 08:18:13 am

That's good to hear, Susie!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 15, 2008, 08:37:49 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 14, 2008, 08:10:24 pm

:laugh: :laugh: to the coke/thermos deal.

Did you ever give it over to him?

Did you all have milk break in elementary school? We had milk break mid-morning. Two lucky people got to trek to the lunchroom (we had to go outside and walk a ways down the sidewalk, so it was a very coveted job). They'd bring back how ever many milks people had ordered. Some days, one of us would bring cookies or something to have with the milk!! Those were fun days.

naw, I always drank my murlk, even if it was not chocolate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 15, 2008, 09:03:26 am

Oooooooo. I saw that sexy cowgirl dance.... Streuth.

Hi there CellarMostians. Hey, I'm about to go to bed, so can't say good morning ...

Glad to hear your better today, Chuck. Must be the joy of knowing the pounds are coming off.
At least they're coming off somebody.   :(
I reckon the worst thing about dieting is that it makes me even more hungry, so then I have to eat more.
Does that make sense? Probably not. Anyway, with all that talk about school lunches, and cookies 'n milk and stuff, how's anyone supposed to get their mind off food ???

I just know you'll enjoy Tuesday ... it was great here  :)

Bon nuit.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 15, 2008, 09:07:20 am

Oh, btw, what's happening to the 'Eighth Wonder & Martika' poll? Isn't it nearly 2 months since it closed ?
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2008, 09:08:30 am

Nighty night, Rob!


as for the poll, I closed it, but can't figure out how to remove it.

 :laugh:

There's a new poll going on in my "music music music" thread, between Cherelle and Robert Palmer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 15, 2008, 09:11:06 am

Naughty Nightey night, Chuck.  :)

Have a great day.  :-\ :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 15, 2008, 05:16:59 pm

Hey there Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 06:06:27 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Middle of the week, and inching closer to the weekened!  Hope that everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 06:07:16 am

Quote from: SunShadow on April 15, 2008, 08:59:47 pm

I have a little theory about weight.  Just like matter is neither created nor destroyed, just transformed, weight is never really gained or lost, just moved around from person to person.  Ever noticed how when someone else is losing weight, you are gaining it?   ;D

 :laugh:  Ya know, I've never thought of that!  How funny!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 06:12:58 am

Oh my God!


Quads!

4 Babies.

lauging


4 laughng babies.....




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 16, 2008, 07:31:37 am

Good morning, Chuck -- hope you have a good day
at work!  ;)

Awww...happy babies. So funny. That made me laugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 16, 2008, 07:38:05 am

Morning Chuck. 

Four Babies that all look exactly alike.  They're so cute!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 16, 2008, 03:05:04 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 15, 2008, 08:59:47 pm

I have a little theory about weight.  Just like matter is neither created nor destroyed, just transformed, weight is never really gained or lost, just moved around from person to person.  Ever noticed how when someone else is losing weight, you are gaining it?   ;D

Except for those people on "The Biggest Loser". It is downright remarkable how much weight those people loose and how much different they look at the end. Of course those trainers send them through hell to get there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 16, 2008, 03:29:46 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 15, 2008, 08:59:47 pm

I have a little theory about weight.  Just like matter is neither created nor destroyed, just transformed, weight is never really gained or lost, just moved around from person to person.  Ever noticed how when someone else is losing weight, you are gaining it?   ;D

too true!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 03:43:04 pm

Well, whoever is sending me their fat needs to stop!

I don't appreciate it!   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 16, 2008, 03:44:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 03:43:04 pm

Well, whoever is sending me their fat needs to stop!

I don't appreciate it!   >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 16, 2008, 04:11:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 03:43:04 pm

Well, whoever is sending me their fat needs to stop!

I don't appreciate it!   >:(

Sorry Dude!
Didn't know what else to do with it!
Just thought I'd share the wealth! LOL  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 06:50:57 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 16, 2008, 04:11:24 pm

Sorry Dude!
Didn't know what else to do with it!  Just thought I'd share the wealth! LOL  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

*makes mental note to pack all the extra fat and mail it back to Rich, ASAP*

 >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 06:56:02 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 16, 2008, 04:31:54 pm

Hi there Chuck.  Happy hump day.   :D

Happy Hump Day back!  ;D

Quote from: garycottle on April 16, 2008, 04:31:54 pm

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Okay, before you say anything, I know you appreicate the photo, but pictures of stairs give you gas...or something.   ::)

It's the thought that counts, right?    ;D

Actually, I fell down a flight of stairs once, and I've had nightmares ever since!








*kidding!*    :laugh:     If you're looking for a proper gift, chocolates or boneless buffalo wings will work wonders.  ;)

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2008, 06:24:11 am

That's a fact, Jack!   ;D     Who knows, maybe one day, Gary, you'll find out in person.  ;)

Quote from: garycottle on April 16, 2008, 04:31:54 pm

I'm looking forward to meeting you, and all of your shoes.   ;)

{{{{Tickle Monster}}}}

Gary

*ahem*   ::)                                   :laugh: ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2008, 08:29:00 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 16, 2008, 08:03:33 pm

As for those people on The Biggest Loser, what they accomplish is amazing, but there is someone out there becoming obese right at the same time, I guarantee it, and it is probably some friend of theirs.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



Fat, fat, go away!  Give it all to Dorris Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 17, 2008, 03:42:45 am

Hey, that's a great idea, Susie.  :)

All I have to do is find a really skinny person to date ... then we can both be 'perfect' for each other.

Ta da. Thank you, thank you  :)

Chuck. Why don't you try that ? Might be quicker than the gym.

*hmmmm .. finding a really skinny person to date is not as easy as it sounds, though*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 06:21:51 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hugs and kisses to all my buddies here!   Hope everyone is doing well, and getting ready for the weekend!

 ;D


What's good, everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 17, 2008, 06:33:56 am

Hi Chuck!

What's good?

Well, it's Thursday -- close to the weekend, but not Friday when I have to get the trash out to the curb!!  ;D I like Thursdays.

Have a fun day!!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 17, 2008, 08:03:42 am

I can't help but think of the Waltons.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 08:44:35 am

Mmmmmmmmmmmkay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 17, 2008, 09:06:43 am

I think Hot dogs are good!
Also hot Cowboys are good too!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 09:12:02 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 17, 2008, 09:06:43 am

I think Hot dogs are good!
Also hot Cowboys are good too!  ;D

and I get the feeling you've had both, recently!


*runs from Rich*   :laugh:  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 17, 2008, 02:05:39 pm

...you want fries with that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 17, 2008, 02:21:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 09:12:02 am

and I get the feeling you've had both, recently!


*runs from Rich*   :laugh:  ;) ;D

I'll never tell.............................. :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 02:31:12 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 17, 2008, 02:21:45 pm

I'll never tell.............................. :-X

I haff vays to make you talk........


>:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 17, 2008, 02:35:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 02:31:12 pm

I haff vays to make you talk........


>:D

Shit! >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 02:44:36 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 17, 2008, 02:35:15 pm

Shit! >:(

shakin' in your boots, are ya?  ;)  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2008, 06:44:28 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 17, 2008, 04:23:58 pm

Hi there Chuck.   :D

Hope you're having a good day.

Want some candy?

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Here's two bars so you'll have enough to share with your friends. 

tempting a dieter with candy...........yummy

Had a good day, hope you did too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 06:16:36 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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We've made it to the weekend!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 18, 2008, 07:53:12 am

YaY!!! is right!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 18, 2008, 08:09:31 am

Goooooood mornin Chuckle's Comedy Club  ;D

Is Friday the start of the weekend up there ? Is it a holiday? It's Friday night down here, so, YAY, too.
Great you had a nice day, Chuck. Hope you have an even better weekend  :)

Hey, all that 'trashy' talk, Shasta. And as for the hot dogs ........

You know we you all sound quite mad, don't you?

btw. Who are the Waltons? I work for a company called Waltons. The owners (Mr & Mrs Walton, of course), are rather large, jolly people.
(which is just as well)  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 18, 2008, 08:14:26 am

The Waltons were a fictionalized TV family living in the mountains of Virgnia during the great depression of the 1930s. Each week they would face some frightening challenge, like raising $5 to buy a catchers mitt. There was Grandpa and Grandma, John and Olivia, the parents, and their childrens: John Boy, Mary Ellen, Ben, Jason, Erin, Jim Bob and Elizabeth. There were also neighbors involved too, but at the end of the day they would all go to be and call good night to one another.

That was 30 years ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 08:18:50 am

Yes, indeed, The Waltons was wholesome family entertainment.  Like in this clip of John Boy:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdznm6539Ck[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 18, 2008, 08:19:02 am

Aaaah. Yes, Think I remember. The Waltons, that is. Not the depression.
Seem to remember them as a TV cartoon.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 18, 2008, 08:21:02 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 08:18:50 am

Yes, indeed, The Waltons was wholesome family entertainment.  Like in this clip of John Boy:

Oh.  :o Real wholesome.

(Funny, though)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 18, 2008, 08:24:40 am

Quote from: shakestheground on April 18, 2008, 08:14:26 am

The Waltons were a fictionalized TV family living in the mountains of Virgnia during the great depression of the 1930s. Each week they would face some frightening challenge, like raising $5 to buy a catchers mitt. There was Grandpa and Grandma, John and Olivia, the parents, and their childrens: John Boy, Mary Ellen, Ben, Jason, Erin, Jim Bob and Elizabeth. There were also neighbors involved too, but at the end of the day they would all go to be and call good night to one another.

That was 30 years ago.

It was based on Earl Hamner (producer,writer and director of the show) and his familys life in rural Virgina duringthe depression.
I loved the two sisters who sold their daddies medical elixer "The Recipe" which was actually moonshine! LOL
I really loved that show.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 08:27:02 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 18, 2008, 08:24:40 am

It was based on Earl Hamner (producer,writer and director of the show) and his familys life in rural Virgina duringthe depression.
I loved the two sisters who sold their daddies medical elixer "The Recipe" which was actually moonshine! LOL
I really loved that show.

Oh, yes, Miss Mamie and Miss Emily!

I alternately had a crush on Ben and John Boy.  Even back then LOL.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 18, 2008, 08:30:17 am

Bet most folks just loved the moonshine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 18, 2008, 08:43:16 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 08:27:02 am

Oh, yes, Miss Mamie and Miss Emily!

I alternately had a crush on Ben and John Boy.  Even back then LOL.

Thats them!
I was always partial to Jason!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 08:47:50 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 18, 2008, 08:43:16 am

Thats them!
I was always partial to Jason!  ;D

Jason was the sensitive one... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2008, 09:01:14 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 08:27:02 am

Oh, yes, Miss Mamie and Miss Emily!

I alternately had a crush on Ben and John Boy.  Even back then LOL.

The Baldwin sisters!  :D

None of those boys ever did much for me.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 18, 2008, 09:05:50 am

Quote from: underdown on April 18, 2008, 08:19:02 am

Aaaah. Yes, Think I remember. The Waltons, that is. Not the depression.
Seem to remember them as a TV cartoon.  :-\

They may have done a cartoon version, it seems vaguely familar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 18, 2008, 09:11:09 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2008, 09:01:14 am

The Baldwin sisters!  :D

None of those boys ever did much for me.  ???

To each his own:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 09:19:40 am

So much Waltons info today!


Well, I had to get to work early today, it's Pam's bday, and I had to decorate her cubicle and get her card signed by everyone!


Cell phone pics aren't too good, but I think I did an okay job.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2008, 09:23:42 am

Quote from: shakestheground on April 18, 2008, 09:05:50 am

They may have done a cartoon version, it seems vaguely familar.

Let us not forget the Carol Burnett parody, something about "The Walnuts" who lived on "Walnut's Mound."  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 09:30:11 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2008, 09:23:42 am

Let us not forget the Carol Burnett parody, something about "The Walnuts" who lived on "Walnut's Mound."  :D

OMG, I loved Carol Burnett!

My friend Tina and I have watched the series on DVD, and laugh our asses off at the stupidest things.

One of our fave skits was what we call "Crazy Patsy and the lighthouse"....  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 18, 2008, 10:09:51 am

Carol Burnett had some great skits:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mYiP2vAr8[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 03:08:54 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 18, 2008, 03:07:38 pm

Ever notice how people like to offer you food even though you might need to lose a few pounds all in the name of hospitality?  My hubby thinks they are trying to fatten us up since it is easier than losing weight themselves.

LOL


I've said that myself a few times!  it's easier for one to look thinner, if they can make those around them look fatter.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 06:20:04 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 18, 2008, 04:22:36 pm

P.S.  Sorry for tempting you with candy, Chuck.  Did't realize I was trying to ruin your diet in order to make myself feel good about my own size.  I'm so bad.   :'(  ...but didn't you ask for candy?   :laugh:  ;)

I always say "yes" to candy!  Except from strangers.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 18, 2008, 06:41:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 09:19:40 am

Cell phone pics aren't too good, but I think I did an okay job.

A very good job with the decorations, Chuck.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 18, 2008, 06:58:19 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 17, 2008, 04:19:48 pm

You must have an awful lot of trash if you feel the need to pan a whole day simply because that's the day you have to deal with taking it out.   8)

LOL!! Nope. I love Friday!! Chuck wanted to know what was good on Thursday, tho -- so that was one good thing. I had to put out the trash today -- and I made it on time. Sometimes I miss the garbage man and I have to save the trash until the next week!!!  8)  ::)

Waltons -- I liked that show too -- I wanted some sisters and brothers, but not that many.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 07:57:39 pm

Okay, so after the gym tonight, I took a quick shower, and ran out to get my hair buzzed down.

The woman who did my hair was hysterical!  When I sat in the chair, "Damaged" by Danity Kane was playing on the radio, and I was singing along, this is what went down......


Danity Kane - "Damaged" on radio

Me:  Oh, I love this song.

HS (hair stylist):  Well thank you!   I wrote it.

Me:  You did?

HS:  Yes! 

Me:  And your still working here?

HS:  Yes, hair is my passion!  I told P. Diddy he could put his name on this song as in writer in my place.  I don't need an award for it.

Me:   :laugh:

HS:  It's true!   It really is!

Radio starts to play "4 Minutes" by Madonna & Justin:

Me:  I suppose you had a hand in this one too.

HS:  Sure did!  In fact, I was the one who told Madonna she needed to work with Justin.

Me:  Really?

HS:  Yup.  I said "Madonna, honey, you need to get the young market back.....snag Justin.

Me:   :laugh:

Radio starts to play "One Night Only" by Beyoncé:

Me:  I suppose you were involved in this....

HS:  Hell yes!   Honey, lemme tell you, I am the real singer on this song.  Beyoncé is lip synching to me!

Me:  No!

HS:  Yes!  That bitch is taking my royalty checks!

Me:  you should be singing that Jennifer Hudson song.

HS:  I told her, you need to shake your head when you sing it!  And I'm telling you, I'm not going.....

HS:  Ok baby, you're done!



gave her an extra tip, and left laughing.  I hadn't laughed like that in a while!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 18, 2008, 08:59:47 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 18, 2008, 04:22:36 pm

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Really?   ???  Was a lesbian, huh?  Does that mean he's not a lesbian any more?  Did he go to one of those Christian treatment centers where they make you straight?  (As if.   ::) )  Did he have a sex change?  I'm confused.

Hi there Chuck, and happy Friday to you and your friends...Richard, Jack, Truman, Jeff, Paul, Susie, Shasta, Rob, Kelda, Dejavu, and all the rest.

:D :D :D :D :D

P.S.  Sorry for tempting you with candy, Chuck.  Did't realize I was trying to ruin your diet in order to make myself feel good about my own size.  I'm so bad.   :'(  ...but didn't you ask for candy?   :laugh:  ;)

Hey Gary!
How you?
Hope your friday was a good one!
Love the pic! LOL
I don't know if Satan was but I have heard talk about his sister!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 19, 2008, 11:13:15 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 18, 2008, 06:58:19 pm

I had to put out the trash today -- and I made it on time. Sometimes I miss the garbage man and I have to save the trash until the next week!!!  8)  ::)

We put our trash out on Thursday night here, for the garbage man to pick up on Friday.  Less chance of missing him that way.

But sometimes I do forget. 

At least we have two pickups each week, Tuesdays and Fridays, not just one.  So in case I do forget, the trash doesn't have to sit here a whole extra week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 02:57:23 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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It's such a great day in NJ!


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Got some stuff accomplished.  I've got a bunch of burned cds to listen to.  I've hit the gym once, and will be going again in about 2 hours.  Today was also "increase" day, meaning that I increased the amount of weights I'm lifting by 5 pounds, and I've increased the amount of time I use the treadmill by 5 minutes.

Went and got a fan for my window.  The windows are only 21 inches across, so a regular box fan won't fit in it.  It's getting warm in my room, but not enough to turn the air conditioner on.  I managed to find a great fan for the window, and it's in now.

Casa Chuck has become "Hotel Chuck" for the week as we have 4 furry guests spending the week with us here.  Two hamsters (Happy and Bebe) and two guinea pigs (Caramel and Rainbow).  I'll take pics and post them later.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:08:35 pm

Oh.....here's something I just found out...... ;)


I went to the school/church where my mom is a teacher's aid, and helpped her collect the 4 small animals that we're watching while the school is on break.  My dad was with us, and it was after I had just left the gym after my workout....I was in shorts and a sleeveless shirt.  This school is housed in a church that is "open and affirming", meaning they openly welcome the GLBT community as members, but do not identify as a "gay" church, as they have a large number of straight members too.

While we were picking up the animals, there was a guy in the parking lot loading stuff into his car. 

After we had been home, my mom comes to me and we have this convo:

Mom:  "I didn't want to say anything in front of your father, but did you see the guy in the parking lot?"

Me:  "Kinda.  I saw him out of the corner of my eye.  Why?"

Mom:  After you took out the first animal, and you turned to go back into the church, I got a look at him, I just felt he was gay.  Then, he turned, and was reading the stickers on your car, the "brokeback" ones, and the rainbow ribbon."

Me:  "Okay, and...."

Mom:  "Well, when you came out with the next animal, he turned away.  When you got to you car, he turned and was checking you out.....he went up and down you, had no idea I was watching."

Me:   :laugh:

Mom:  "I had no idea how to tell you without being obvious, and I kept laughing and thinking to myself, 'Chuck is totally unaware of how he's being checked out'."


Sooooo, I was checked out today, big time!   ;D  Nice to be appreciated!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 19, 2008, 08:25:19 pm

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Cool! Maybe you oughtta visit church there one day!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:45:59 pm

Hiya Shasta!  Maybe I should!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:46:51 pm

Well, this week, my family is the temporary guardians of some special little house guests.

The school my mom works at as a teacher's aid is closed next week for spring break.  So we have 2 hampsters, and 2 guinea pigs here until next Sunday.

Here is the first hamster, Happy.






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:47:45 pm

Here is the second hamster,  Bebe.









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:48:29 pm

Here is the first guinea pig,  Caramel.










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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:49:19 pm

and the second guinea pig,  Rainbow.











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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 19, 2008, 09:29:27 pm

Rainbow, Caramel, Bebe, and Happy are all so cute Chuck! Caramel's color is really pretty. And I like Rainbow's pose -- looks like he wants to get out and run around a little. Do you have some of those little run-around globes?

Have fun!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 19, 2008, 09:31:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2008, 08:08:35 pm

Oh.....here's something I just found out...... ;)


I went to the school/church where my mom is a teacher's aid, and helpped her collect the 4 small animals that we're watching while the school is on break.  My dad was with us, and it was after I had just left the gym after my workout....I was in shorts and a sleeveless shirt.  This school is housed in a church that is "open and affirming", meaning they openly welcome the GLBT community as members, but do not identify as a "gay" church, as they have a large number of straight members too.

While we were picking up the animals, there was a guy in the parking lot loading stuff into his car. 

After we had been home, my mom comes to me and we have this convo:

Mom:  "I didn't want to say anything in front of your father, but did you see the guy in the parking lot?"

Me:  "Kinda.  I saw him out of the corner of my eye.  Why?"

Mom:  After you took out the first animal, and you turned to go back into the church, I got a look at him, I just felt he was gay.  Then, he turned, and was reading the stickers on your car, the "brokeback" ones, and the rainbow ribbon."

Me:  "Okay, and...."

Mom:  "Well, when you came out with the next animal, he turned away.  When you got to you car, he turned and was checking you out.....he went up and down you, had no idea I was watching."

Me:   :laugh:

Mom:  "I had no idea how to tell you without being obvious, and I kept laughing and thinking to myself, 'Chuck is totally unaware of how he's being checked out'."


Sooooo, I was checked out today, big time!   ;D  Nice to be appreciated!  ;D

Check you out gettin checked out!
See I told ya! My Lil Bro's a hottie!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2008, 02:32:20 pm

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm late here today!  lmao! 

Slept in until 10:30 today, had a quick breakfast, did the gym, had lunch, and here I am for now!

Shasta, the two hamsters have the little ball to run around in, but the two guinea pigs don't.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 20, 2008, 02:44:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 18, 2008, 07:57:39 pm

Okay, so after the gym tonight, I took a quick shower, and ran out to get my hair buzzed down.

The woman who did my hair was hysterical!  When I sat in the chair, "Damaged" by Danity Kane was playing on the radio, and I was singing along, this is what went down......


Danity Kane - "Damaged" on radio

Me:  Oh, I love this song.

HS (hair stylist):  Well thank you!   I wrote it.

Me:  You did?

HS:  Yes! 

Me:  And your still working here?

HS:  Yes, hair is my passion!  I told P. Diddy he could put his name on this song as in writer in my place.  I don't need an award for it.

Me:   :laugh:

HS:  It's true!   It really is!

Radio starts to play "4 Minutes" by Madonna & Justin:

Me:  I suppose you had a hand in this one too.

HS:  Sure did!  In fact, I was the one who told Madonna she needed to work with Justin.

Me:  Really?

HS:  Yup.  I said "Madonna, honey, you need to get the young market back.....snag Justin.

Me:   :laugh:

Radio starts to play "One Night Only" by Beyoncé:

Me:  I suppose you were involved in this....

HS:  Hell yes!   Honey, lemme tell you, I am the real singer on this song.  Beyoncé is lip synching to me!

Me:  No!

HS:  Yes!  That bitch is taking my royalty checks!

Me:  you should be singing that Jennifer Hudson song.

HS:  I told her, you need to shake your head when you sing it!  And I'm telling you, I'm not going.....

HS:  Ok baby, you're done!



gave her an extra tip, and left laughing.  I hadn't laughed like that in a while!

I didn't think you had that much hair.  :laugh:

*runs like hell for the nearest fall out shelter*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 20, 2008, 03:40:20 pm

Truman -- you are devilish!!   :P  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2008, 04:43:08 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 20, 2008, 02:44:04 pm

I didn't think you had that much hair.  :laugh:

*runs like hell for the nearest fall out shelter*

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 20, 2008, 06:36:28 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 20, 2008, 06:26:32 pm

The hampsters and the guinea pigs are too cute!  One of my hampsters escaped its little globe today, but thank goodness a visitor to our house found and captured her.  Rita had a little adventure in the larger world, but I think she was happy to be returned to her home.

LOL, Susie. Rita at large!

Better watch Bebe and Happy, Chuck. They might wanna explore outside the ball, too.  :P ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2008, 06:26:04 am

It's Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  I did!

*looks around for Big Brother Truman....*

He better be polite if he comes to my blog today, after his comment yesterday!   :laugh:


lost one more pound!   


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 21, 2008, 06:50:17 am

Good morning Chuck.  keep up the good work with the diet and the gym.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2008, 09:24:12 am

thank you Dev!

 ;D




Oh, btw, we had to seperate Caramel and Rainbow last night.

Caramel (male guinea pig) is much more outgoing than Rainbow (female guinea pig) so we put their cages side by side, in the hopes that Caramel's activity would help bring Rainbow out of her shell a bit.

Well, we don't know if Caramel was angry and feeling threatened that another guinea pig was in his "space" or if she got him all hot and bothered, but he was going nuts.....squealing, chattering, jumping about, standing up on his hind legs to look at her, and it was just toooo much.

We moved him to one side of the table, placed her on the other, put one of the hamsters between them, and now he seems to have calmed down.

I never heard so much racket before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 21, 2008, 09:55:38 am

Hiya, Chuck.
Sounds like a real nature show you have there  ;D

Quote from: SunShadow on April 18, 2008, 03:07:38 pm

Ever notice how people like to offer you food even though you might need to lose a few pounds all in the name of hospitality?  My hubby thinks they are trying to fatten us up since it is easier than losing weight themselves.  He may be on to something there.   ;D  Size is relative, after all.  Opposite of what you are saying, but I always disliked dating very skinny people.  Nothing made me feel larger than standing next to a beanpole boyfriend, especially one who could eat and eat and eat and remain stalk-like.

Was thinking of your theory of weight transmutation, Susie, ... as in ... get together with a skinny person and the weight will shift from me to them.  ;D
But your hubby is right. It would be better to date someone really big.
... On the other hand. If YOU'RE right .......  :-\

Hey, Chuck, we'd better think very carefully about this .... was that fella who was checking you out a big guy?   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2008, 10:23:50 am

Quote from: SunShadow on April 21, 2008, 10:19:13 am

They are right outside the guest room now - one way to get rid of those pesky guests who overstay their welcome.   ;D

lmao!    :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2008, 10:24:38 am

Quote from: underdown on April 21, 2008, 09:55:38 am

Hiya, Chuck.
Sounds like a real nature show you have there  ;D

Just what I need....the "nature channel" live from my cellar.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 21, 2008, 12:33:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 21, 2008, 09:24:12 am

Oh, btw, we had to seperate Caramel and Rainbow last night.

Well, we don't know if Caramel was angry and feeling threatened that another guinea pig was in his "space" or if she got him all hot and bothered, but he was going nuts.....squealing, chattering, jumping about, standing up on his hind legs to look at her, and it was just toooo much.

I never heard so much racket before.

 :laugh:    :laugh:

Poor Rainbow!

And I guess poor Caramel, too, if he couldn't control himself.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2008, 02:25:59 pm

Hello BetterMost members.

It seems that Adam Sutton, the real gay cowboy who was a friend of Heath's, is participating in  the "Great Walk to Beijing" and is donating all funds he raises in Heath's name to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Center.

The walk is currently at the halfway point, but sponsors for walkers are still being accepted.

Here is a link to the walk site:


http://live.greatwalktobeijing.com/


Here is a link to where you can sponsor Adam Sutton:


http://live.greatwalktobeijing.com/index.php?act=walker&wID=7239


To quote Adam:



"What a buzz it would be here in China and around the world-- and what an honour--- if the top fundraising campaign when it's all over was the one for the gay cowboy, walking in Heath Ledger's memory."




(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/03/03/adamsutton_wideweb__470x304,0.jpg)



For those of you who are members of Dave Cullen Forum, Adam is a member there, and we have a thread started where anyone who wants, can leave messages for him.  He'd love to read them!


http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=29792.msg1267120#msg1267120

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 21, 2008, 11:52:59 pm

Hi CellarMostians,

Hey, it's really great that folks are doing such a long walk for charity.  :)
Goodonem, is all I can say. Plus they'll be fit and trim by the end of it.

We might all have to do more walking, soon.
I noticed a headline on the BM home page about US petrol prices at $3.50 or so per gallon and expected to hit $4 per gallon by Summer.
That's pretty damn expensive. In Australia the price has already hit A$1.50 per litre, which is roughly US$5.28 per US gallon !
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 07:53:31 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Just a quick peek in today!

I have "diversity training" today ( ::)) and will be in training sessions until 12:30 pm today.  See ya after lunch!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 22, 2008, 08:09:07 am

Well have fun with that!
I'm sure you need it! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2008, 08:48:54 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 22, 2008, 08:09:07 am

Well have fun with that!
I'm sure you need it! LOL

Aw, Chuckie's diverse enough already. He doesn't need any more training. We love him just the way he is.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 12:15:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2008, 08:48:54 am

Aw, Chuckie's diverse enough already. He doesn't need any more training. We love him just the way he is.  :)

Thank you, Jeff!

;D


Go scratch, Rich!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 22, 2008, 12:34:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 12:15:39 pm

Thank you, Jeff!

;D


Go scratch, Rich!


 :laugh:

Geeze, someone is touchy!
I was being sarcastic in that you don't need the training!  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 22, 2008, 12:57:16 pm

Do you feel more diverse now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 01:48:34 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 22, 2008, 12:34:08 pm

Geeze, someone is touchy!
I was being sarcastic in that you don't need the training!  :(

yeah, sure.....



*sits in corner and pouts*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 01:49:07 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 22, 2008, 12:57:16 pm

Do you feel more diverse now?

lmao!  I'm as diverse as I'm gonna be.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2008, 01:51:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 01:49:07 pm

lmao!  I'm as diverse as I'm gonna be.   :laugh:

Sweetie, you got enough diversity for a couple of us put together!  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 22, 2008, 07:17:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2008, 01:49:07 pm

lmao!  I'm as diverse as I'm gonna be.   :laugh:

 ;D    ;D    :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 07:01:35 am

Quote from: garycottle on April 22, 2008, 11:40:58 pm

(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6218/catpx4.jpg)

Hello Chuck, and Chuck's friends.   :)

rotflmao!

Morning, Gary!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 07:02:54 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 23, 2008, 07:50:18 am

Wishing I was packing my bags!  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 08:19:39 am

Quote from: shakestheground on April 23, 2008, 07:50:18 am

Wishing I was packing my bags!  :'(

Awwwww!   


(((((Truman)))))


you know you'll be getting some calls this weekend!   ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 23, 2008, 09:14:18 am

G'day CellarMost friends.  :)

Hey, keep hoping, Truman. It'll happen, mate.

Hi Chuck. Good to hear you're now 'diverse'. Are you going away this weekend?
I'm off on a trip for 3 days (holiday on Friday)  YAY.
Have a date with a few horses.
... Oh ... and their owner  ;)

That's the best kind of sandwich, Gary. We could all do with some of those, methinks.

The Olympic torch has landed here. About 500 police on guard duty.
Ten to watch the torch, 50 to watch the protesters, and 440 to watch the visiting guards.  :-\

Take care, all {{{{ hugs  }}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 09:18:47 am

Quote from: underdown on April 23, 2008, 09:14:18 am

Hi Chuck. Good to hear you're now 'diverse'. Are you going away this weekend?  I'm off on a trip for 3 days (holiday on Friday)  YAY.
Have a date with a few horses.  ... Oh ... and their owner  ;)

Hiya Rob!


Yup.....I'm away this weekend, but not saying where yet.....you'll see pics when it happens!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 23, 2008, 11:49:23 am

I know your secret.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 12:26:40 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 23, 2008, 11:49:23 am

I know your secret.  ;)

do you want to know a secret
do you promise not to tell
ohhhhh ohhhwhao
closer
let me whisper in your ear
all the things you want to hear.....


 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 23, 2008, 01:46:35 pm

Hey, you might be a little young, but do you remember "Stars on 45"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 02:00:20 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 23, 2008, 01:46:35 pm

Hey, you might be a little young, but do you remember "Stars on 45"?

No.....but I remember "Stars on 54"



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ZbiemJ1KU[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 23, 2008, 05:33:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 23, 2008, 09:18:47 am

Hiya Rob!


Yup.....I'm away this weekend, but not saying where yet.....you'll see pics when it happens!  ;D

Will they be in the Male Imagery Forum?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 23, 2008, 05:38:47 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 23, 2008, 11:49:23 am

I know your secret.  ;)

Do you promise not to tell?
Ohhhh ohhhwhao ...


(Awww, come on Truman, tell all)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2008, 08:17:38 am

Happy Thrusday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that y'all are having a great day!


Pack my bag last night (Yes, just one bag, thank you!) and getting ready for my trip!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 24, 2008, 08:19:45 am

Good Morning Chuck!!  Hey babe :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 24, 2008, 02:06:59 pm

Quote from: underdown on April 23, 2008, 05:38:47 pm

Do you promise not to tell?
Ohhhh ohhhwhao ...


(Awww, come on Truman, tell all)
 

Chuck is leaving, on a jet plane.

Lord knows when he'll be back again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2008, 02:21:48 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 24, 2008, 02:06:59 pm

Chuck is leaving, on a jet plane.

Lord knows when he'll be back again.

Big ol' jet aeroliner, don't carry him too far away!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2008, 02:24:49 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 24, 2008, 02:06:59 pm

Chuck is leaving, on a jet plane.

Lord knows when he'll be back again.

I'll be back by Sunday night.

;D


Won't be gonig tooo far Jeff!  No worries.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2008, 02:48:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 24, 2008, 02:24:49 pm

I'll be back by Sunday night.

;D


Won't be gonig tooo far Jeff!  No worries.  ;)

Big ol' jet aeroliner, don't carry him too far away!
Big ol' jet aeroliner, 'cause it's here where we want him to stay!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 24, 2008, 03:48:42 pm

Have a nice trip Chuck! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2008, 07:11:24 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

Y'all have good plans for the weekend?  I do I do I do!


:D :D


On my way to work for a half day, and then home for lunch, and then, the airport!


I'll be back shortly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 25, 2008, 07:16:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 25, 2008, 07:11:24 am

On my way to work for a half day, and then home for lunch, and then, the airport!

Great plan for a Friday!  Enjoy your trip!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2008, 08:57:21 am

Looks like it's going to be a good day for flying. Enjoy the trip.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2008, 09:17:30 am

Oh, I plan on it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 25, 2008, 09:18:38 am

Have a great weekend Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 25, 2008, 09:49:29 am

Don't take any wooden nickles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 26, 2008, 09:15:19 am

(Sings cheerfully)

"Put some brains,
in your eggs,
Give birth to good,
Thoughts all day....."   :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:10:03 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I am back in the rainy state of NJ!  Bleh!   :laugh:

I usually place a diet update on Mondays, but since I've been away, and off the diet, I think we'll skip that part of my post today!

 :laugh: :laugh:

It will return next Monday, after a week of being back on the diet and exercise routine.  ;)



Now, my trip!  Had a blast!!!!   Back in January, you'll remember I went on a trip to see my "big brother," Truman.  Well this past weekend, I was on a gay campground, visiting my other "big brother," Rich, in Georgia.

;D

It was a lot of fun, I met a bunch of Rich's friends, and they are some good guys, made me feel very welcome.

And now...some pics.






(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:10:48 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:11:21 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:12:14 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip009.jpg)


Looking good in my hat!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:13:33 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip011.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:14:08 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 28, 2008, 07:20:12 am

Cool, Ya'll look happy!  ;D It was strange talking to you on the phone Chuck, I could understand you better.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 08:18:15 am

Quote from: shakestheground on April 28, 2008, 07:20:12 am

Cool, Ya'll look happy!  ;D It was strange talking to you on the phone Chuck, I could understand you better.  :laugh:

Ewwwww!



 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 28, 2008, 11:09:52 am

Quote from: SunShadow on April 28, 2008, 10:06:30 am

Great photos, Chuck!

Yes!  Thanks for posting all these fun photos Bud! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 28, 2008, 12:12:34 pm

Those are great!
I'll have to put up the ones I have of you tonight!
It was a great weekend!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 28, 2008, 12:16:43 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 28, 2008, 12:15:40 pm

Thanks for the pictures, Chuck.   :D

Ah, wish I could have tagged along.  You look like had a lot of fun.

Is there really a gay campground in Georgia?

Sure enough!
It was really nice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 28, 2008, 01:35:21 pm

looks like fun was had!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 28, 2008, 01:46:47 pm

Hail, Rich looks handsome with a bag over his haid...... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 28, 2008, 02:36:53 pm

Quote from: garycottle on April 28, 2008, 12:23:12 pm

BTW, you look very handsome in your flip-flops.  And so does Chuck. 

...well, he doesn't look handsome in your flip-flops.  ...you know what I mean.   ;D

 ;D Awww, Thanks Gary!

It is a great place. There are primitive camping areas, Places for RV and Campers and they have cabins from single studio Sleepers to ones with 2 or more bedrooms. They have a pool and Hot tub with a real nice pool bar, there is a nightclub on the property.
There are walking trails and streams and ponds throughout the property.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 03:12:22 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 28, 2008, 12:12:34 pm

Those are great!
I'll have to put up the ones I have of you tonight!
It was a great weekend!  ;D

I'll keep a watch on your blog for 'em!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 28, 2008, 05:16:32 pm

Hey, Suave Urban Cowboy, I see you got rid of Stoopid Girl.   :laugh:    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 07:08:25 pm

Stupid Girl is still  around......she'll be posted from time to time!

"Suave Urban Cowboy" is what Rich's friend, Randy called my look one day on the camping trip.  I liked the way it sounded, so it's now my siggy line.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 28, 2008, 08:39:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 07:08:25 pm

"Suave Urban Cowboy" is what Rich's friend, Randy called my look one day on the camping trip.  I liked the way it sounded, so it's now my siggy line.

Neat.  Doesn't sound bad at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2008, 10:08:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 28, 2008, 06:10:03 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgiatrip002.jpg)

Sweet!  :D

Looking at all these pictures, I think somebody has a mancrush.  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2008, 06:08:22 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 28, 2008, 10:08:22 pm

Sweet!  :D

Looking at all these pictures, I think somebody has a mancrush.  ::)  ;D

 :laugh:


We were the only two Brokies there!  Not like there were pics of different people to take.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2008, 06:09:34 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

getting back into the swing of work and my diet/exercise program.  It stinks!

lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 29, 2008, 07:22:50 am

LOL. Yeah. Reality REALLY bites
after a fun weekend.   :P :-X :-\ 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2008, 08:34:08 am

Oohhhhhh


Today is the release date of Madonna's new CD, "Hard Candy".




(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/graphics/2008/03/18/bcnmadonna.jpg)





Current lead off single, "4 Mintues" is in the Top 10, at #6 on the chart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 29, 2008, 03:15:22 pm

Hey Chuck,
just poppin in to comment on the pics. Thanks for posting, looks like you had a fun weekend. Love the pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 06:15:41 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?  Damn....midweek already?  the time is flying!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 06:17:20 am

Quote from: SunShadow on April 29, 2008, 09:50:24 am

I still remember the first time I heard about Madonna.  I was 16, and a friend started talking about her.  My response was, "who are they?"  Not being Catholic, it didn't occur to me that Madonna would be a she.

I remember first hearing Madonna on the radio back in 1983!  Damn....now I feel old!  It was her debut single, "Everybody".

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 29, 2008, 03:15:22 pm

Hey Chuck,
just poppin in to comment on the pics. Thanks for posting, looks like you had a fun weekend. Love the pics.

Thanks sweetie!  I'm glad you like 'em!  It was a great time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 30, 2008, 08:20:37 am

I remember an early reviewer of Madonna who described her voice as "Minnie Mouse on helium".

(http://img.letssingit.com/members/628739/disney_minnie_mouse_5925.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 08:57:08 am

Hiya Paul!


I remember that review.  There was also one where the reviewer compared her to Cyndi Lauper, and said that Cyndi would have a lasting career, and Madonna would be out of the business in 6 months.

 :laugh:


I just had to go to the men's room and take care of my face.   ::)


When I left for work, I looked in the rear view mirror, and saw that the area around my eyes was all nasty and peeling from my burn that I got in Georgia.  Apparently, I wasn't as competent with the sunblock as I should've been.

I had peeling skin and looked bad.  Had to run to remove the peels, and add some lotion.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 30, 2008, 09:51:14 am

Quote from: SunShadow on April 30, 2008, 09:23:16 am

Yep ... 1983 would be when I was 16.  Now I feel old too!!   >:(

You aint alone sister

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 30, 2008, 02:06:30 pm

I don't feel old, I just feel fat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 02:14:05 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 30, 2008, 02:06:30 pm

I don't feel old, I just feel fat.

You are not fat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 30, 2008, 02:17:30 pm

 I started to post a picture as a rebuttal, but maybe I'll just email it to you (too big to post here  :laugh:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 02:23:11 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 30, 2008, 02:17:30 pm

I started to post a picture as a rebuttal, but maybe I'll just email it to you (too big to post here  :laugh:)

::)  ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2008, 02:26:25 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 30, 2008, 09:23:16 am

Yep ... 1983 would be when I was 16.  Now I feel old too!!   >:(

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 30, 2008, 09:51:14 am

You aint alone sister

 :laugh:  :laugh: :laugh: You kids got no idea from old!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 02:48:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2008, 02:26:25 pm

:laugh:  :laugh: :laugh: You kids got no idea from old!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

*sits down and waits for Jeff to tell us about "old".*    ;) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2008, 02:58:16 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on April 30, 2008, 02:53:04 pm

Please enlighten us, oh wizened one ....  ;D

Heh, heh, heh. Nope. I'm just gonna sit back and watch while it sneaks up on all of you.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 03:12:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2008, 02:58:16 pm

Heh, heh, heh. Nope. I'm just gonna sit back and watch while it sneaks up on all of you.  ;D

Never happen!



*turns around, swats "old age" with a fly swatter*


See?  I got a plan!








 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2008, 03:24:35 pm

(Does best Jack Nicholson immitation)

YOU CAN'T HANDLE OLD AGE!!!!

 ;D  ;D  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 03:31:52 pm

we shall see!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 30, 2008, 03:45:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 02:48:00 pm

*sits down and waits for Jeff to tell us about "old".*    ;) :-*

Chuck, what were we waiting for? Where is my car?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 03:46:44 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on April 30, 2008, 03:45:21 pm

Chuck, what were we waiting for? Where is my car?

pay attention!   We're waiting for Jeff to tell us about "old".


*leans over, tickles Truman*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 01, 2008, 08:07:00 am

Jeff's not old, he went to the store.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2008, 08:37:01 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone has cool plans for the weekend!!!!  It's fast approaching!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 01, 2008, 08:58:45 am

Quote from: shakestheground on May 01, 2008, 08:07:00 am

Jeff's not old, he went to the store.  >:(

Naw, I just went out an' got drunk.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2008, 09:06:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 01, 2008, 08:58:45 am

Naw, I just went out an' got drunk.  ;D

well, someone had a good time last night!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2008, 09:31:11 am

Quote from: SunShadow on May 01, 2008, 09:12:56 am

Heading to Disney World with the family.  The munchkin is looking forward to it, but wouldn't you know she caught a cold yesterday.  Won't stop us, though.

awwww.....I hope she feels better soon!  Have a great trip!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2008, 09:48:34 am

Quote from: SunShadow on May 01, 2008, 09:34:53 am

Thanks!

For her, a cold means she gets to stay home from school and play with her daddy.  She ain't complainin'!

ahhhh to be a kid again.


when I have a cold, it means I get to stay home, and watch Maury Povich, Jerry Springer, and other trashy shows.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 01, 2008, 09:50:24 am

waves hi to chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2008, 06:40:54 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on May 01, 2008, 03:56:06 pm

Thought you would appreciate this, Chuck.  I gave my daughter the Superfriends DVD for her birthday, and she absolutely loves it.  She watches it on a portable DVD player with headsets.  Well, yesterday I looked over and instead of watching the show, she was engrossed in watching the creators discussing the making of Superfriends, the other DVD in the set.  Now she knows all the secrets ... and I doubt that part was G rated!   ::)

I think you're safe......I watched that dvd only once, but I don't remember any "rough" language or anything.


Glad she loves the DVD!


Wondertwin powers, Activate!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 02, 2008, 08:41:04 am

Where is Chuckie???  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 08:42:33 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 02, 2008, 08:41:04 am

Where is Chuckie???  :(

I'm right here!


*hugs Rich from behind, all Dozy Embrace like*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 08:44:20 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone has cool plans for the weekend!!!! 


I said this on DCF last night......


Saturday is coming, I'm a single gay man, and what is my first thought?   Ohhhh, I get to sleep in.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


How sad is that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 02, 2008, 09:22:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 08:44:20 am

I said this on DCF last night......

Saturday is coming, I'm a single gay man, and what is my first thought?   Ohhhh, I get to sleep in.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

How sad is that?

Awfully. You're too young for that attitude, Baby Doll. That's my territory.

I got my AARP card in yesterday's mail. Yeehaw, Old Fogey discounts--here I come!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 09:38:40 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 02, 2008, 09:22:07 am

Awfully. You're too young for that attitude, Baby Doll. That's my territory.

baby doll?   :laugh:

January will be here in 7 short months, and I'll be the big 4-0!

;D

Besides, when you're up btween 4:45-5:00 A.M. each weekday morning, you look forward to sleeping on the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 02, 2008, 10:20:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 09:38:40 am

Besides, when you're up btween 4:45-5:00 A.M. each weekday morning, you look forward to sleeping on the weekend!

I know. Tell me about it.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 02, 2008, 01:23:01 pm

Howdy Chuckles

Have a great weekend bud! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 03:13:33 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on May 02, 2008, 01:23:01 pm

Howdy Chuckles

Have a great weekend bud! ;)

Hiya Dev!   I'm on the BetterMost calendar!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 02, 2008, 03:53:36 pm

whats the link?  i want to see you all sexy and stuff

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 07:12:08 pm

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=calendar


If you click on the pic, you'll see more images.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2008, 10:17:29 am

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Oh, it feels soooooo good to sleep in!


It's all cold and damp here in NJ, what happened to the sun?

Having a quick breakfast (yogurt and berries,  green tea to drink) and then off to the gym!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 03, 2008, 10:56:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 07:12:08 pm

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=calendar

If you click on the pic, you'll see more images.

Very cool Chuck!   Thanks for making those pics available to me.  You look great.  Happy, sweet and handsome!  Everyone looks great.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 03, 2008, 04:00:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2008, 03:13:33 pm

I'm on the BetterMost calendar!

;D

Nice pictures, Chuck!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2008, 11:20:59 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Oh, it feels soooooo good to sleep in!




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 04, 2008, 12:15:52 pm

Did you leave your phone at work?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 04, 2008, 11:28:24 pm

Hiya, ChuckleMostians  :)

Hey, Chuck, those calendar pics are great. You look quite ok on a horse.
Well ..... you look ok off a horse, too.

Hope you had a good, restful, sleepin-in, gym-visitin, single-guy's type weekend  :-\

(That's the sort of thing I do, too. 'Flat out like a lizard drinkin' during the week .. flat out sleeping in on Saturday).  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2008, 08:35:42 am

It's Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  I did!



(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkGCkSP/weight.png)


Didn't lose anything, but didn't gain, so I'll take that and be happy.  Not as happy as if I had lost, but hey, can't win every week, now can ya?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 05, 2008, 08:56:41 am

Do you have a hula hoop? They have them at the Dollar Tree, I am going to get one today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 05, 2008, 09:22:21 am

          Try not to put a hitch in your get along

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 05, 2008, 01:11:35 pm

Howdy Chuckles   :D

I never could get the hang of using a hola hoop.   Oh well

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 05, 2008, 09:39:29 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on May 05, 2008, 01:11:35 pm

Howdy Chuckles   :D

I never could get the hang of using a hola hoop.   Oh well

Neither could I! 

Not even when I was eight years old! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2008, 08:33:59 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope y'all are doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2008, 09:24:59 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on May 05, 2008, 01:11:35 pm

I never could get the hang of using a hola hoop.   Oh well

Me neither. Ain't got a smidgen of rhythm in me.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 06, 2008, 06:44:31 pm

Hey there Chuck and howdy to all of the Bettermostians that cant hola hope either!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 07, 2008, 07:56:21 am

The thing about the hula hoop is that it ain't side to side, it is in and out.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2008, 08:57:53 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I feel like I need another vacation!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 07, 2008, 09:10:47 am

Quote from: shakestheground on May 07, 2008, 07:56:21 am

The thing about the hula hoop is that it ain't side to side, it is in and out.  :laugh:

Great exercise  ;D

Hoop y'all had a good hump day.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2008, 09:14:03 am

Hiya Rob!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 07, 2008, 09:29:07 am

Hey there Chuck, Truman and Rob!  Have a good hump day.   ;)   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 07, 2008, 09:35:35 am

Oh ... yeah ... you haven't had it yet.
(I keep forgetting the time diff)  :P

  :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 07, 2008, 09:38:59 am

Hey, just realised it's way past bed time here.  :o

Have fun ChuckaMostians  :)

I'm off to count puppies jumping a fence (see ... that's Dev's influence).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2008, 02:14:43 pm

Oh.....that's a tempting thought..... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2008, 08:35:26 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Anyone have good plans for Mother's Day this weekend?

I'm going out to dinner with about 14 people.  Looking forwad to it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2008, 08:36:57 am

Quote from: SunShadow on May 07, 2008, 02:21:22 pm

Also, turns out that there is a segment about a small plane crashing, and now she doesn't want to fly with her daddy anymore.  He is PO'd big time!

haahaahaa!  If I remember that episode, it was two young boys who go "joyriding" in a plane they took from a local airport.  Turns out the motor was about to die in it, and the Wonder Twins got called to rescue them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 08, 2008, 10:12:28 am

Hey there Chuck.   Happy Thursday to you too bud.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2008, 08:37:39 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Weekend is just about here!

Everyone, do your happy weekend dance!



Here's Rich, doin' his!

















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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 09, 2008, 01:46:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 09, 2008, 08:37:39 am

Here's Rich, doin' his!


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YOu wish

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 09, 2008, 02:06:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2008, 08:57:08 am

Hiya Paul!


I remember that review.  There was also one where the reviewer compared her to Cyndi Lauper, and said that Cyndi would have a lasting career, and Madonna would be out of the business in 6 months.

 :laugh:


I just had to go to the men's room and take care of my face.   ::)


When I left for work, I looked in the rear view mirror, and saw that the area around my eyes was all nasty and peeling from my burn that I got in Georgia.  Apparently, I wasn't as competent with the sunblock as I should've been.

I had peeling skin and looked bad.  Had to run to remove the peels, and add some lotion.

Sorry just now catching up on your blog Chuck  ;) I remember this same interview. Madonna was not really expected to make it very big at all, but Cyndi Lauper was. In fact the first song I remember hearing by Madonna was "Holiday" and I believe that was out at the same time as "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." And I do believe "Girls" made a bigger hit than "Holiday."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 09, 2008, 02:19:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2008, 08:35:26 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Anyone have good plans for Mother's Day this weekend?

I'm going out to dinner with about 14 people.  Looking forwad to it!  ;D

Do you know these people Chuck  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 09, 2008, 02:22:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 09, 2008, 08:37:39 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Weekend is just about here!

Everyone, do your happy weekend dance!



Here's Rich, doin' his!

















(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk59/Awesome_Kevin_Man/dance_trooper1.gif)

Although I have no doubt that Richard could do a great job with this dance I'm not quite sure if it is his style  ;D I was wondering if that might be stoopid girl behind that mask  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2008, 01:53:31 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all are doing well today!

after the downpours yesterday, the sun is shining on NJ today.  Very nice out!

Looking forward to seeing my friends at the bday party I'm going to this afternoon.  should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2008, 01:54:47 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 09, 2008, 02:19:58 pm

Do you know these people Chuck  ???

Hiya Jack!   Good to see ya here!


Yes, I know all 14-15 people who I'll be celebrating 'mother's day' with.  It should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2008, 01:55:37 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on May 09, 2008, 10:17:21 pm

Yep, that's the one.  Now I have to find another disk for her without that episode.  SF has become her favorite - all she wants to watch.

There should be a Volume 2 of that DVD out sometime in the near future.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2008, 11:27:17 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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I hope that everyone is having a great day today!

Birthday party last night was fun.....had a bunch of laughs!




For all the BetterMost moms, biological, adoptive, expectant, "mother figures", god mothers, "aunties", and all the rest......Happy Mother's Day!




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And now, a question......



Why is it when I searched on Photo Bucket for "Mother's Day", this image came up? ? ? ? ?












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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 11, 2008, 01:10:37 pm

Maybe whoever used it for a Mother's Day picture was depicting a "childbirth" face.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2008, 07:12:18 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Weight Update time.

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stayed the same......215lbs.  I'm not surprised.  I was not as consistent with the exercising I have been in the past, and with the bday party on Saturday and Mother's Day yesterday, not only did I over eat, I exercised less.

Well, I started the day right with a workout, so now I just need to carry that through.




Hope everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 12, 2008, 11:30:27 am

Maybe you should observe Ramadan, and only eat small amount after the sun goes down.

It is flustrating, but you weigh 5 lbs, less than me.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 12, 2008, 02:55:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 11, 2008, 11:27:17 am

And now, a question......

Why is it when I searched on Photo Bucket for "Mother's Day", this image came up? ? ? ? ?

(http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/citylimi/happy-mothers-day.jpg)

Somebody apparently has a very sick mind. That's the lady from "Psycho" isn't it? The only thing I can think of is that Norman always talked about "mother." I think I would prefer not to meet whever posted this as a mother's day image.

Glad you had fun at the birthday party. Who's party was it anyway?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2008, 04:33:21 pm

Normally, I'm at the gym at this time.  Today, I'm still in my cubicle.

Why, you ask?

Well, I went into the office by my cubicle to change into my gym outfit.  I changed, put my bag in my cubicle, and went to the men's room.

I returned to find the office door closed.  Something told me to try it, and surprise, someone had locked it, and shut it.

Issue #1.  We don't have a key.  So I had to call our facilities dept. to get someone to come out first thing tomorrow to change the lock.

Issue #2.  Apparently, when I changed, I left my car keys on the desk in the office.  Now, I don't have my pass to get into the gym.

Issue #3.  (Yup, they keep coming)  My old gym bag was beat to shit, so I got a new one over the weekend.  I emptied out the old one, and threw it away.  Well, I didn't put my spare set of keys into my new bag, so they're on the table at home.  So I'm stranded at work.


 ::)


I'm currently waiting for my brother to arrive with my spare set.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 12, 2008, 08:18:54 pm

That's terrible Chuck!!! I can't imagine being trapped anywhere else than work  ;D I hope you make it out before dark and that you don't get stuck there all night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2008, 08:35:39 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hanging here at work, waiting for the locksmith to come open the locked room, so I can get my car keys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 13, 2008, 09:47:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2008, 08:35:39 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hanging here at work, waiting for the locksmith to come open the locked room, so I can get my car keys!

Did you ever gethome?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2008, 09:49:18 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 13, 2008, 09:47:01 am

Did you ever gethome?

lol!  Yes.

my brother arrived about 5;30 with the spare set of keys, and I was home by 6:00.

building facilities just left, the office is opened, and my keys are back in my pocket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 13, 2008, 11:18:35 am

I am sorry. I hate getting locked out. I am leaving right now to go show a house, and yes I have the key in me pocket.

I like coffee. I remember the first time I drank any, I were 31 years old. I was like WOW! What have I been missing?

It is good that you have a brother there that can come to your rescue. Man if you called AAA you'd probably still be sitting there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 13, 2008, 11:31:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2008, 09:49:18 am

lol!  Yes.

my brother arrived about 5;30 with the spare set of keys, and I was home by 6:00.

building facilities just left, the office is opened, and my keys are back in my pocket.

Good to know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 13, 2008, 01:50:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2008, 08:35:39 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hanging here at work, waiting for the locksmith to come open the locked room, so I can get my car keys!

Wow I thought like Richard did that you were stuck there all night!!! That would be horrible and you never know whether or not the building is haunted  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 13, 2008, 01:53:14 pm

Truman, I'm not sure if I really like your new hairstyle or not  :-\ I'm not even real sure I like you new look, but of course that is all up to you. If you like this new look then of course I am happy for you  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 04:23:35 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 13, 2008, 01:53:14 pm

Truman, I'm not sure if I really like your new hairstyle or not  :-\ I'm not even real sure I like you new look, but of course that is all up to you. If you like this new look then of course I am happy for you  :)

That's not Truman, that's Britney Spears.

Bless her heart. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 13, 2008, 04:24:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 04:23:35 pm

That's not Truman, that's Britney Spears.

Bless her heart. ...

Yeah, she's bringin sexy back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2008, 08:33:29 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Is everyone donig well today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 14, 2008, 02:21:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2008, 04:23:35 pm

That's not Truman, that's Britney Spears.

Bless her heart. ...

Poor Britney.......I heard she rear ended someone on the freeway last night again. She really needs to stay away from driving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 14, 2008, 02:22:48 pm

Hey Chuck, maybe she needs your gay thingy  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 14, 2008, 02:39:29 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 14, 2008, 02:22:48 pm

Hey Chuck, maybe she needs your gay thingy  :)

I think it's only for boys!
She don't qualify!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 14, 2008, 03:03:11 pm

It seems that she is always forgetting her panties too  ;D How in the world could she forget something like that  :laugh: It just kind of seems she would know. So yes we definitely do know that she does not qualify for Chuck's gay thingy  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 14, 2008, 03:07:18 pm

awe guys leave poor Britney alone.

Hey Chuck! Hope you're enjoying humpday.  Almost quitin time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2008, 08:38:59 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Sitting in my cubicle, having chocolate yogurt and fresh berries for breakfast.  Very tasty, actually. 

Weekend will be upon us soon, do y'all have any plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 15, 2008, 12:32:17 pm

I think that sounds good Chuck!!! I think I would like to have some right now. No big plans for the weekend, but one thing I will not be doing is studying  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2008, 02:28:53 pm

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California's top court overturns gay marriage ban

SAN FRANCISCO - In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage Thursday in a ruling that would allow same-sex couples in the nation's biggest state to tie the knot.

Domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage, the justices ruled 4-3 in .

Outside the courthouse, gay marriage supporters cried and cheered as news spread of the decision.




http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 15, 2008, 02:31:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 15, 2008, 02:28:53 pm

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California's top court overturns gay marriage ban

SAN FRANCISCO - In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage Thursday in a ruling that would allow same-sex couples in the nation's biggest state to tie the knot.

Domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage, the justices ruled 4-3 in .

Outside the courthouse, gay marriage supporters cried and cheered as news spread of the decision.




http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

I hope it lasts!
I'm sure it will be appealed!
But for now!
Lets celebrate

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2008, 03:14:46 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 14, 2008, 02:22:48 pm

Hey Chuck, maybe she needs your gay thingy  :)

You mean his pom-pom?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 15, 2008, 03:19:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 15, 2008, 02:28:53 pm

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California's top court overturns gay marriage ban

SAN FRANCISCO - In a monumental victory for the gay rights movement, the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage Thursday in a ruling that would allow same-sex couples in the nation's biggest state to tie the knot.

Domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage, the justices ruled 4-3 in .

Outside the courthouse, gay marriage supporters cried and cheered as news spread of the decision.




http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

That's good news Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 15, 2008, 03:20:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2008, 03:14:46 pm

You mean his pom-pom?  ;D

Yes that and the one that talks  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 15, 2008, 03:30:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 15, 2008, 08:38:59 am

Sitting in my cubicle, having chocolate yogurt and fresh berries for breakfast.  Very tasty, actually. 

I'm hungry now.  Chocolate yogurt sounds very good. 

Wonder what kind of berries would be best? 

I think cherries, but they aren't berries.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 15, 2008, 03:52:38 pm

Quote from: dejavu on May 15, 2008, 03:30:49 pm

I'm hungry now.  Chocolate yogurt sounds very good. 

Wonder what kind of berries would be best? 

I think cherries, but they aren't berries.

But chocolate and cherries sound good!!! It seems to me we might be talking about chocolate covered cherries, but where's the yogurt?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 15, 2008, 05:51:25 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on May 15, 2008, 05:14:52 pm

Going to Atlanta this weekend, just a quick overnight trip.

And I love chocolate covered cherries.  Yum!

Well I'll leave the light on for ya Sunshadow!
Next time stay longer and we can visit!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 15, 2008, 06:44:51 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on May 15, 2008, 05:14:52 pm

And I love chocolate covered cherries.  Yum!

Me, too.

That was my favorite Christmas present as a kid:  a box of chocolate covered cherries.  So good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 15, 2008, 08:59:18 pm

Do you all like the chocolate covered cherries with the clear liquid in the center or the white semi-liquid? I like the white better, but both are yummy!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 15, 2008, 09:11:46 pm

I think the kind I used to get had the semi-liquid at the bottom.  That was really sweet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 07:54:20 am

I vote for the kind with the white semi-liquid although both are good!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 07:54:56 am

Good Morning Chuck!!! It's Friday!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2008, 08:24:55 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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The weekend is about to be upon us!  ;D


and look, Rich is doing his happy dance again!





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*runs from Big Brother Rich*  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 09:59:01 am

You know Rich is really good at that dance!!! I think maybe he should be on some kind of TV show or something. His outfit is really cool too  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2008, 10:20:50 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 09:59:01 am

You know Rich is really good at that dance!!! I think maybe he should be on some kind of TV show or something. His outfit is really cool too   :laugh:

I heard he made it himself!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 16, 2008, 10:32:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2008, 10:20:50 am

I heard he made it himself!   :laugh:

You are pushing your luck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2008, 11:12:59 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 16, 2008, 10:32:03 am

You are pushing your luck

 :-*


you know you nub me!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 16, 2008, 11:34:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2008, 11:12:59 am

 :-*


you know you nub me!   ;D

Lucky for you!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 11:45:16 am

But Richard you should be proud of such an accomplishment  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2008, 12:01:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 16, 2008, 11:34:00 am

Lucky for you!  :laugh:

 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 16, 2008, 12:31:37 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on May 16, 2008, 12:15:17 pm

Sounds like a plan!

BTW, what was the name of the rodeo grounds you visited in Ft. Lauderdale?  I think I drove past them yesterday.

It was the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds on Davie Rd.
It is a fantastic venue! I love that place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 01:44:43 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on May 15, 2008, 08:59:18 pm

Do you all like the chocolate covered cherries with the clear liquid in the center or the white semi-liquid? I like the white better, but both are yummy!

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii215/x_starbuckslove_x/chocolatecoveredcherries.jpg)

No chocolate covered cherries of either kind for me. Them cherries jus' spoil the chocolate!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 01:50:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 01:44:43 pm

No chocolate covered cherries of either kind for me. Them cherries jus' spoil the chocolate!  :laugh:

Party pooper  :) Just joking  ;) I can only eat so many of them, but they are good. I don't know if I have ever had one with clear liquid. You could always put the cherries in scotch  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 16, 2008, 02:02:10 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on May 16, 2008, 12:32:20 pm

Yes, that was it.

Wow!
Well next year you'll have to come to the Rodeo.
I can't wait.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 02:04:35 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 01:50:33 pm

Party pooper  :) Just joking  ;) I can only eat so many of them, but they are good. I don't know if I have ever had one with clear liquid. You could always put the cherries in scotch   :D

 :P

I even had to train my new favorite bartender boy: No twist in single malt scotch. ...  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 02:13:58 pm

I never have drank a lot of scotch, but I have always liked the small amount I have tried. I know everyone says you have to develop a taste for it, but I did like it right away. For some reason I have just never indulged in it. What kind do you suggest?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 02:38:14 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 02:13:58 pm

I never have drank a lot of scotch, but I have always liked the small amount I have tried. I know everyone says you have to develop a taste for it, but I did like it right away. For some reason I have just never indulged in it. What kind do you suggest?

I kinda liked it right away, too. Glen Livet or Glen Fyddich are both good single malts. I prefer Glen Livet. I think it tastes just a wee bit smokier and it's a wee bit smoother than Glen Fyddich.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 02:44:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 02:38:14 pm

I kinda liked it right away, too. Glen Livet or Glen Fyddich are both good single malts. I prefer Glen Livet. I think it tastes just a wee bit smokier and it's a wee bit smoother than Glen Fyddich.

I will have to get some and try it. I need a new drink to experiment around with. Do you have it on the rocks?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 03:10:30 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 02:44:15 pm

I will have to get some and try it. I need a new drink to experiment around with. Do you have it on the rocks?

Liquor stores in Pennsylvania sell smaller bottles of both, so if you can get the smaller bottles down your way, you won't have to invest in a full Fifth to experiment.

When I order it in a bar, I order it with soda, "no fruit" (no lemon twist). At home I drink it with water. I like it either way, it's just that I'm sure the bottle of club soda would go flat before I used it all at home, so I just don't buy the club soda. The soda does tend to "lighten it" a little.

Go figure--I save pennies by not buying club soda that will "go to waste," and then I spend it all on the scotch. Liquor is expensive in Pennsylvania. Up here a Fifth of either Glen Livet or Glen Fyddich will run you between $35 and $40. Liquor is a state monopoly in Pennsylvania.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 16, 2008, 03:34:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2008, 03:10:30 pm

Liquor stores in Pennsylvania sell smaller bottles of both, so if you can get the smaller bottles down your way, you won't have to invest in a full Fifth to experiment.

When I order it in a bar, I order it with soda, "no fruit" (no lemon twist). At home I drink it with water. I like it either way, it's just that I'm sure the bottle of club soda would go flat before I used it all at home, so I just don't buy the club soda. The soda does tend to "lighten it" a little.

Go figure--I save pennies by not buying club soda that will "go to waste," and then I spend it all on the scotch. Liquor is expensive in Pennsylvania. Up here a Fifth of either Glen Livet or Glen Fyddich will run you between $35 and $40. Liquor is a state monopoly in Pennsylvania.

Wow, that is expensive for a fifth especially. I can see why you just skip the club soda since you have to save up the money for the scotch. I will have to see how much it is here. They sell pints of things here and some mini bottles. All liquor here is controlled by the state too unlike somewhere like South Carolina where all kinds of stores sell it. I do know that I went to a liquor store when I was in New York City and their fifths of Jack Daniels cost as much as a half gallon here. A fifth was somewhere between $35 and $40. I thought maybe it was just because it was Manhattan, but maybe that is just the going price in New York too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2008, 04:10:41 pm

Happy weekend, BetterMost!!!!


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Nice, sunny, quiet day in NJ.  Light breakfast, hit the gym, did some writing (see the "off the cuff" thread here in my blog) and an early dinner soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2008, 08:47:26 am

It's Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  I did!



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Didn't lose anything, but didn't gain, so I'll take that and be happy.  Not as happy as if I had lost, but hey, can't win every week, now can ya?  Besides, Sunday my brother and sister in law came over for mom's bday, and we went out for Chinese food, and birthday cake......so I am not surprised.

I did start using the next level on my cardio video this morning, "Leslie Sansone's 4 Mile Walk", and it went well.  I really enjoyed it, I think I was getting bored of the 3 Mile version.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 19, 2008, 10:06:44 am

Good Morning Chuck. Have you packed yet  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2008, 10:25:59 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 19, 2008, 10:06:44 am

Good Morning Chuck. Have you packed yet  :)

Hiya Jack!   

Packed?  It's way too early for that.  I won't do that until next week at one point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2008, 08:56:33 am

It's Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!

I've got 3 people from my "team" out of the office at the moment, and I hope it stays that way!  Makes for a quiet day!  'D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 20, 2008, 09:20:17 am

Hello Chuck hope you have a great day friend  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2008, 09:40:56 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on May 20, 2008, 09:20:17 am

Hello Chuck hope you have a great day friend  :D

*waves*

Hiya Dev!!!

I've been so busy as of late, I haven't been able to surf this forum as much, but I intend to be here again tonight, and catch up on everyone's blogs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2008, 09:41:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 19, 2008, 10:25:59 am

Packed?  It's way too early for that.  I won't do that until next week at one point.

It's never too early to start packing. ...  8)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 20, 2008, 11:53:26 am

He can't pack things until he wears them and washes them three more times first.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 20, 2008, 02:54:47 pm

Wow Chuck, congradulations on being able to get Madonna tix for the 4th of October!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2008, 07:03:02 pm

;D

I'm soooo excited!


I'm gonna see Madonna!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 20, 2008, 08:50:13 pm

Exciting!

How cool, Chuck! I love the song she and Justin sing--the intro is great. I just crank that volume up when it starts! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2008, 07:28:41 am

It's Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Yuppers, I scored a ticket to Madonna's show!  I'm psyched!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 21, 2008, 08:13:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2008, 07:28:41 am

It's Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!

Yuppers, I scored a ticket to Madonna's show!  I'm psyched!

;D

Yo mean Psycho!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2008, 08:26:34 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 21, 2008, 08:13:07 am

Yo mean Psycho!!  :laugh:

don't be jealous, bitch.


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 21, 2008, 08:31:11 am

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2008, 08:42:07 am

OOh, that's harsh.

I'll always remember her like this:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 21, 2008, 08:47:12 am

Quote from: shakestheground on May 21, 2008, 08:31:11 am

:o

Bless her heart!  :o


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Yes, Here she was the bomb!
She was the 80's to me! Highschool, College all have memories tied to her music!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2008, 08:55:26 am

Yes, Rich, she will always be  the 80s for me too.

Does anyone remember the woman who played the older "All the way Mae" in "A League of Their Own"?  Her name is Eunice Anderson, but I couldn't find a picture.   I wonder how Madonna felt about the casting of what she would look like as an old woman.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2008, 09:35:10 am

I remember when Madonna's big crossover came with the "Lucky Star" video, and that's when "her look" became famous......the wind blown hair, big ass bow in it, tons of bracelets, see through shirts....Closest I could find was the cover to her first cd, "Madonna".  In a recent interview, Madonna was asked about her past look, and her reply (with a laugh) was "What was I thinking?  And who let me have my hair that way?"



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Here's a little piece of "Lucky Star" trivia.  After her first crossover single "Holiday" became a hit, her record company released "Borderline" to radio here and in Europe.  It became a hit here, but tanked in Europe.  Wanting a second hit, the video for "Lucky Star" was rushed out to Euro tv shows, while America got the video for "Borderline".

Meanwhile, Madonna was completeing her follow up CD, Like a Virgin.

Just as Sire Records was to release the CD, MTV got their hands on the "Lucky Star" video, and began to play it.  It got such a huge response, that Sire called Madonna into a meeting to tell her that the "Virgin" CD release was being pushed back, to focus on the surprise success of "Lucky Star".  She was pissed off big time.


 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 21, 2008, 10:40:48 am

Happy hump day Chuck and friends! 

Madonna tix.  WOW  :o   You are a lucky man.  Madonna was the 80's  I love her.  She defined a look and sound like no other.  I loved her look in Desperatley Seeking Susan.  So cool

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2008, 09:06:51 am

It's Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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weekend is inching closer and closer!  I'm hoping that they'll let us out early tomorrow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 22, 2008, 09:38:02 am

Congratulations on the Madonna tickets Chuck!!! My favorite songs by her have always been "Holiday", "Dress You Up", and "Into The Groove" although there are several others I like. I am probably forgetting something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 22, 2008, 10:28:16 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 22, 2008, 09:38:02 am

Congratulations on the Madonna tickets Chuck!!! My favorite songs by her have always been "Holiday", "Dress You Up", and "Into The Groove" although there are several others I like. I am probably forgetting something.

Into the Groove has always been my favorite Madge song.
I also love her version of "Love don't live hear anymore" It's heartbreaking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2008, 11:06:30 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 22, 2008, 10:28:16 am

Into the Groove has always been my favorite Madge song.
I also love her version of "Love don't live hear anymore" It's heartbreaking.

"Material Girl" remains my favorite music video of all time.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 22, 2008, 09:18:53 pm

I didn't like Madonna until I heard this song:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKMHtcZ7dAQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 22, 2008, 09:40:21 pm

"Like a Prayer":  wow, almost twenty years ago.  That showed she was fearless.

Imagine being named "Madonna" in the first place.  (If that's truly her name; I had always heard it was Madonna Louise Ciccone.)

It's still brilliant.   I like it even better now.  Celibacy, sexual desire, saint worship, race relations, the concept of bearing witness. 

And then, to frame it as a "play". 

I agree, Truman, one of the best of the golden age of videos.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2008, 08:55:14 am

It's Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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the three day weekend is here!  I hope y'al have great plans, but stay safe!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2008, 09:05:33 am

Quote from: southendmd on May 22, 2008, 09:40:21 pm

Imagine being named "Madonna" in the first place.  (If that's truly her name; I had always heard it was Madonna Louise Ciccone.)

Hiya Paul!

Here's the deal on her name.  Madonna's mother was also named Madonna, and when she started to have kids, she had 2 boys first, and then named her first born daughter after herself.  Her full name is Madonna Louise Veronica (confirmation name) Ciccone.


Madonna has talked about her name in the past.....and said that when she was little, she wanted to be a nun, but gave up the idea when she found out she'd have to change her name.  Her mother gave her that name, and she didn't want to change it.

She went on to say if she had become a nun, she would've used her confirmation name as her new name, Veronica.  She picked that as her confirmation name, after hearing the Passion story in Catholic school.  She went on to say that in the time of Jesus, women were considered to be possessions, to be seen but not heard.  While Jesus was carrying his cross, no men would help him.  Suddenly, Veronica ran out from the crowd to wipe His face with her veil.  Madonna felt that was a very courageous and dramatic act, and to honor her, picked Veronica as her confirmation name.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 23, 2008, 09:12:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 23, 2008, 09:05:33 am

Hiya Paul!

Here's the deal on her name.  Madonna's mother was also named Madonna, and when she started to have kids, she had 2 boys first, and then named her first born daughter after herself.  Her full name is Madonna Louise Veronica (confirmation name) Ciccone.


Madonna has talked about her name in the past.....and said that when she was little, she wanted to be a nun, but gave up the idea when she found out she'd have to change her name.  Her mother gave her that name, and she didn't want to change it.

She went on to say if she had become a nun, she would've used her confirmation name as her new name, Veronica.  She picked that as her confirmation name, after hearing the Passion story in Catholic school.  She went on to say that in the time of Jesus, women were considered to be possessions, to be seen but not heard.  While Jesus was carrying his cross, no men would help him.  Suddenly, Veronica ran out from the crowd to wipe His face with her veil.  Madonna felt that was a very courageous and dramatic act, and to honor her, picked Veronica as her confirmation name.

Wow! Who knew Madge had that side to her?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 23, 2008, 09:13:12 am

Are you sure it wasn't this Veronica?

(http://www.lowculture.com/archives/images/betty_veronica.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2008, 09:15:32 am

lmao!

Paul, you are soooooo bad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 23, 2008, 09:31:59 am

Makes me think of Elvis Costello:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqwcQDoVVQg[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 23, 2008, 10:43:16 am

Quote from: southendmd on May 23, 2008, 09:13:12 am

Are you sure it wasn't this Veronica?

(http://www.lowculture.com/archives/images/betty_veronica.jpg)

Or maybe Veronica Lake?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 23, 2008, 12:01:36 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 23, 2008, 09:13:12 am

Are you sure it wasn't this Veronica?

(http://www.lowculture.com/archives/images/betty_veronica.jpg)

LOL!
My Elizabeth LOVES her some Betty and Veronica!
She is all into the Archie Comics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 23, 2008, 02:46:57 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 23, 2008, 09:13:12 am

Are you sure it wasn't this Veronica?

(http://www.lowculture.com/archives/images/betty_veronica.jpg)

She was musically inclined too  :laugh:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2008, 11:46:55 am

It's Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

hope that everyone is enjoying the weekend!


I love it when Brokies get together!




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/FranksNYCVisit020.jpg)


L to R:  SmellyKellyJay, Meryl, Ben Franklin, MaineGirl, CellarDweller, DejaVu, JMMGalagher



You can see all the pics here!



http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,18858.msg373126.html#msg373126

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2008, 12:08:29 pm

I don't believe I have ever seen a picture of MaineGirl before. She is very pretty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 25, 2008, 03:04:06 pm

Yes, Jack, she definitely is pretty.  People always seem to say that when they see her picture, and she's pretty in person, too. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 25, 2008, 04:57:14 pm

Looks like y'all are having fun!
Wish I could be there too! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 10:57:42 am

It's Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)



I hope that everyone is enjoying the 3 day weekend.

and while we're bbqing today, I also hope everyone
remembers the real reason for today.




(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn199/jon6pat/Memorial-Day.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 26, 2008, 11:03:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 10:57:42 am

It's Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)



I hope that everyone is enjoying the 3 day weekend.

and while we're bbqing today, I also hope everyone
remembers the real reason for today.




(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn199/jon6pat/Memorial-Day.gif)

Saturday? You must've had a rough night, Little Darlin'!

See you in Denver this coming Saturday.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 26, 2008, 12:22:35 pm

I wish I were going to Denver, will you send me a post card, have a beer for me? Will you remember me when you see the snow capped mountains? Will you think of me when around the fire, under the billion stars of heaven? Will you sing a sad and sappy song and know that in my daily grind, I am humming the same to myself......


 :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 01:06:36 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 26, 2008, 11:03:11 am

Saturday? You must've had a rough night, Little Darlin'!

See you in Denver this coming Saturday.  :D

lol


No rough night, just carelessness on my part!  haahaahaa

See you Saturday, cowboy! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 01:11:57 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on May 26, 2008, 12:22:35 pm

I wish I were going to Denver, will you send me a post card, have a beer for me? Will you remember me when you see the snow capped mountains? Will you think of me when around the fire, under the billion stars of heaven? Will you sing a sad and sappy song and know that in my daily grind, I am humming the same to myself......

I will send a postcard, I'll drink a diet coke in your honor!  I'll remember you on the mountain, and our own trip up a mountain in Va.  I will think of myself when I'm by the fire, and think of you to my right, and Rich to my left, while I'm taking in the starry night.

sad and sappy song......not sad, but how about "that's what friends are for"? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 26, 2008, 01:37:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 01:11:57 pm

I will send a postcard, I'll drink a diet coke in your honor!  I'll remember you on the mountain, and our own trip up a mountain in Va.  I will think of myself when I'm by the fire, and think of you to my right, and Rich to my left, while I'm taking in the starry night.

sad and sappy song......not sad, but how about "that's what friends are for"? 

That works for me!
I'll be there in spirit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 26, 2008, 03:19:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 01:06:36 pm

lol


No rough night, just carelessness on my part!  haahaahaa

You didn't go out and puck up another stranger and bring him home again, did you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 03:45:39 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on May 26, 2008, 03:19:44 pm

You didn't go out and puck up another stranger and bring him home again, did you?

lol    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 26, 2008, 04:43:27 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on May 26, 2008, 12:22:35 pm

Will you sing a sad and sappy song and know that in my daily grind, I am humming the same to myself......

How 'bout this one:

I know I shall meet you on that final day!
Water-walkin' Jesus, take me away!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 26, 2008, 04:49:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 26, 2008, 04:43:27 pm

How 'bout this one:

I know I shall meet you on that final day!
Water-walkin' Jesus, take me away!

That one will do nicely!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2008, 08:47:40 pm

Hiya Gary!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2008, 08:39:53 am

It's Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)



Oh, I have sooooo got to start packing for Wyoming!  lmao!  Procrastination at it's best!   :laugh:


Is everyone doing well today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2008, 03:06:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2008, 08:39:53 am

It's Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!

Oh, I have sooooo got to start packing for Wyoming!  lmao!  Procrastination at it's best!   :laugh:

Tell you what, if I could get over my silly gay need to look the part, packing would be a whole lot simpler.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2008, 06:28:36 pm

*waves at Susie*

How ya doin', honey?


Jeff, I hear you!  lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2008, 06:51:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2008, 06:28:36 pm

Jeff, I hear you!  lmao!

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2008, 10:03:08 pm

Oh, BTW, are you bringing your "gay thingie," whatever that is?  ;D  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 27, 2008, 10:17:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2008, 10:03:08 pm

Oh, BTW, are you bringing your "gay thingie," whatever that is?  ;D  :laugh:

I think it just automatically goes with him -- he doesn't have to bring it.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2008, 08:00:54 am

It's Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)



Oh, I have sooooo got to start packing for Wyoming!  lmao!  Procrastination at it's best!   :laugh:


yes, the same message as yesterday.....because I still haven't started packing!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2008, 08:01:38 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2008, 10:03:08 pm

Oh, BTW, are you bringing your "gay thingie," whatever that is?  ;D  :laugh:

Quote from: Shasta542 on May 27, 2008, 10:17:10 pm

I think it just automatically goes with him -- he doesn't have to bring it.  8)

hardy har har!   ::)   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 28, 2008, 10:00:19 am

:o You'll forget something if you wait too long!!!! Or did you make a list? I usually wait too long and then just throw in too much and have to hang wet stuff that I've had to wash last minute -- but that's for road trips, not air trips.

{{{{{CHUCK}}}}} Have lots and lots of FUN!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 28, 2008, 04:01:10 pm

Hey Chuck,

Have a great time!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 29, 2008, 08:23:32 am

I'm gonna miss ya! :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2008, 08:38:59 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 29, 2008, 08:23:32 am

I'm gonna miss ya! :(

 :laugh:


I'm not laughing at the fact you'll miss me.  I'm laughing at the fact that I just sent you and Tru a PM asking if you'll miss me, and then I come here, and see your post!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2008, 08:58:16 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 29, 2008, 08:23:32 am

I'm gonna miss ya! :(

Don't start.  :(

I wish you and Tru were comin' with us.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 29, 2008, 09:56:13 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2008, 08:58:16 am

Don't start.  :(

I wish you and Tru were comin' with us.  :(

Me too Brother!
Just have a shot and sing a song and I'll be there in spirit!
I'll sit out back and look up at the stars and know y'all are looking at the same ones. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 29, 2008, 11:24:37 am

I want to go to Wyoming! One day, I will again.

I hope you all have a great time on the adventure, be safe and send me a post card.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 29, 2008, 12:35:39 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on May 29, 2008, 11:24:37 am

I want to go to Wyoming! One day, I will again.

I hope you all have a great time on the adventure, be safe and send me a post card.

I'll go with you!
I want to stand in the tall green grass and look upon the Twist house in Lightning Flat.
I know it's not really theTwist home but oh the places your mind can take you....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 08:30:57 am

It's Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


I've finally packed for Wyoming last night, and I managed to fit everything into one bag!  lmao!

Yay for me!


This time tomorrow, I'll be showering and thinking of last minute stuff I may need, and getting ready for my flight!


(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn10/CorticoQueen/Smiley%20Images/TravelAirplane-2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 30, 2008, 08:44:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 08:30:57 am

It's Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


I've finally packed for Wyoming last night, and I managed to fit everything into one bag!  lmao!

Yay for me!


This time tomorrow, I'll be showering and thinking of last minute stuff I may need, and getting ready for my flight!


(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn10/CorticoQueen/Smiley%20Images/TravelAirplane-2.gif)

You are goingto have such a great time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 08:46:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 08:30:57 am

I've finally packed for Wyoming last night, and I managed to fit everything into one bag!  lmao!

Yay for me!


This time tomorrow, I'll be showering and thinking of last minute stuff I may need, and getting ready for my flight!

Yeah, but how big is the bag?  8)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 09:05:52 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 08:46:24 am

Yeah, but how big is the bag?  8)  :laugh:

Just an eentsy weentsy little bag to hold all his shoes:

(http://www.xsbaggage.co.uk/couriersideon.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 09:20:15 am

Y'all are gonna stop teasing me about my shoes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 09:30:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 09:20:15 am

Y'all are gonna stop teasing me about my shoes!

That was Paul, not me!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 12:13:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 09:20:15 am

Y'all are gonna stop teasing me about my shoes!

Chuckie, you know I love you! And  all your shoes.:-*

Bon voyage!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 12:30:18 pm

I love that steamer trunk! I want one!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 12:34:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 12:30:18 pm

I love that steamer trunk! I want one!  ;D

Here's one for you, Jeff.  Bon Voyage to you too!  Say hi to Wyoming for me.

(http://www.vtantiques.com/images04/IMG_6436.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 12:35:05 pm

Well, I just spent an hour of my life in Khol's.....what a mess that place is!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 12:35:29 pm

I love you too, Paul!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 01:36:39 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 12:34:42 pm

Here's one for you, Jeff.  Bon Voyage to you too!  Say hi to Wyoming for me.

(http://www.vtantiques.com/images04/IMG_6436.jpg)

(Gasp!)  Louis Vuitton! Paul! You shouldn't have!

(I can get a couple of pairs of cowboy boots in that!  :laugh: )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 01:37:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 12:35:05 pm

Well, I just spent an hour of my life in Khol's.....what a mess that place is!

Why would you do that?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 05:35:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 01:37:21 pm

Why would you do that?  ???

A last-minute shoe-buying trip, no doubt.

**runs from Chuck**

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 30, 2008, 05:49:41 pm

For Chuck and Jeff, have a wonderful time: (and yes that is John Denver)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvtDb0ZPwQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 06:08:47 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 05:35:10 pm

A last-minute shoe-buying trip, no doubt.

**runs from Chuck**

*chases Paul*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 06:21:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 06:08:47 pm

*chases Paul*

How fast can you run in them heels?

**really runs from Chuck**

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2008, 06:53:49 pm

I'm staying out of this one--just going to pack my new Louis Vuitton steamer trunk!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2008, 07:15:41 pm

Paul>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/smiley_slapacrossroom.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 30, 2008, 11:00:10 pm

Are you hittin' me with your fabulous new Louis Vuitton clutch? 

Just pack it, honey.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2008, 10:24:14 am

Happy Weekend, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


Ok, so I said I was packed, that was true.....that didn't include zipping the bag shut, which I couldn't do!  :D :D :D :D

Once I moved some stuff to a small carry on bag (which I hate using) I was able to shut my bag.  ;D

Leave for the airport in about an hour!  Will see you all in about a week!   Love to you all!

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[/quote]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 31, 2008, 10:51:23 am

Take Wyoming by storm, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 01, 2008, 10:34:05 am

I heard from Chuck last night and he made it there safe and sound!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 01, 2008, 12:28:01 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 01, 2008, 10:34:05 am

I heard from Chuck last night and he made it there safe and sound!  ;D

I got a text from him too, hope they are having fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 05, 2008, 03:58:07 pm

I just heard from Cellardweller, BBM-Cat and U/L Flyer, they were all headed to the Buffalo Bill museum, Have fun ya'll!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 08:39:12 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


It's difficult getting back into the swing of things after a vacation!   I could use another day off, but here I am, back at work!

I missed you all, and hope you all are well!  The round up was a blast, and I had a bunch of laughs!  ;D



and now, it's time to show you the new addition to our family...........



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Photography/wyoming2008people362.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 08:41:13 am

We haven't given him a proper name yet, he's so small, we call  him, "Baby'!


 :laugh:


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Photography/wyoming2008people363.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 08:41:35 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Photography/wyoming2008people364.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 09, 2008, 08:45:06 am

Welcome back, Chuck.  Patiently awaiting stories.

Baby looks a bit mischievous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 09, 2008, 08:58:29 am

Where did that cat come from? Did your parents get it while you were gone? It looks alful sweet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 09, 2008, 09:16:58 am

Welcome home Chuck!  Glad you had a good time :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 09:24:10 am

*waves to Paul, Tru, and Dev*

I had a blast, many laugs at the round up!  Will talk about it when I post pics, which should happen tonight.

As for 'Baby', a neighbor of my brother Mike has a cat who had kittens.  We adopted 'Baby'.  That name won't stick though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 09, 2008, 10:06:54 am

Cute cuddley Kitty
AWEEEEEEE

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 09, 2008, 02:08:43 pm

If its a girl, I suggest you name her Humbletina.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BBM-Cat on June 09, 2008, 02:12:02 pm

Oh how cuuutte! Maybe you could name it Mike? LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 02:27:32 pm

Quote from: BBM-Cat on June 09, 2008, 02:12:02 pm

Oh how cuuutte! Maybe you could name it Mike? LOL

Well, i've already got a brother named Mike, and he'll assume it's named after him.

 :laugh: :laugh:


Was thinkin' on the two of you last night!  I was in the process of uploading pics to Photobucket, and the last ones were of you, me and Mike, and the 'staged' pics.

 :laugh:

I'm hoping I'll have them all posted today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 02:29:20 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on June 09, 2008, 02:08:43 pm

If its a girl, I suggest you name her Humbletina.   8)

It's a boy.  lmao  that name won't work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 09, 2008, 02:59:05 pm

when you over in the UK now Chuck? And when you seeing Madonna?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2008, 03:23:29 pm

Quote from: Kelda on June 09, 2008, 02:59:05 pm

when you over in the UK now Chuck? And when you seeing Madonna?

I'll be over to the UK on Wednesday June 18th, and then seeing Madonna on Oct. 7th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2008, 09:26:06 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)


I'm dealing with my "bye brokie blues" today.  For those who have been to a gathering, y'all know what I mean. 

Thankfully, there wasn't too much drama at work while I was away, and my cubicle stayed neat.

;D

Now that I'm back and kinda caught up ( :laugh:) I should be posting again in everyone's blogs soon!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 10, 2008, 07:18:03 pm

Chuck, thank kew for all the pictures you took on the Wyoming trip, they are wonderful. Some of the places I had been to before and to see them after a couple of years is wonderful too. I wish I could have gone. To experence that vast emptiness with friends close to my heart, to breath the clean air, to see the flower that might have only that day.

BTW, did you get me some sage?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BBM-Cat on June 10, 2008, 07:27:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2008, 09:26:06 am

I'm dealing with my "bye brokie blues" today. 

I second that!  :(

And Tru, I too wish you had been able to come on the trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2008, 09:27:25 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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Lemme tell ya about my night last night.


Got home at 6pm and had dinner.  Just as I finished, the power cut out.  Due to the extreme heat (95 degrees) the entire town (and some nearby towns) lost power.  It was restored by 8pm, only to go back out 15 minutes later, when a severe storm passed through the area.

We were hit with 60mph wind gusts, hail, horrendous thunder and lightning.  Three houses in my area were struck by lightning.  The top of our chimney blew off, and landed in the driveway.  If my car had been pulled up 2 feet further, I would've had a smashed windshield on my car.  A large number of downed trees and poles.  We still don't have power at my house.


fun fun fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 11, 2008, 09:33:15 am

Great day that is alful, I bet the chimney falling sounded alful. Man, you all sound like a federal diaster area.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 11, 2008, 09:36:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2008, 09:27:25 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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Lemme tell ya about my night last night.


Got home at 6pm and had dinner.  Just as I finished, the power cut out.  Due to the extreme heat (95 degrees) the entire town (and some nearby towns) lost power.  It was restored by 8pm, only to go back out 15 minutes later, when a severe storm passed through the area.

We were hit with 60mph wind gusts, hail, horrendous thunder and lightning.  Three houses in my area were struck by lightning.  The top of our chimney blew off, and landed in the driveway.  If my car had been pulled up 2 feet further, I would've had a smashed windshield on my car.  A large number of downed trees and poles.  We still don't have power at my house.


fun fun fun!

Wow! Ya'll sound like we did in early may!
I know that can be scary. Glad you are ok and y'all didn't get it any worse than you did. I bets the heat is terrible without the airconditioning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 11, 2008, 09:47:55 am

Doing property managenment, there is always one or two weeks at the beginging of the summer when everyones air unit goes bad, needs servicing, or just dies. This has been the past week at the office. I report it to the technitian, he adds it to his lists, says he'll try to get to it in 48 hours and the tenants call every hours wanting to know where he is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 11, 2008, 10:16:15 am

I'm glad you're OK, Chuck. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2008, 10:30:00 am

Hiya Paul!

it was pretty freaky for a while......the new kitten was scared shitless!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 11, 2008, 01:13:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2008, 10:30:00 am

Hiya Paul!

it was pretty freaky for a while......the new kitten was scared shitless!   :laugh:

I think you've found his name! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2008, 02:14:10 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 11, 2008, 01:13:24 pm

I think you've found his name! :)

I'm leaning towards "Loco Gato".....Crazy Cat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 11, 2008, 02:16:33 pm

How about "Senza Merde"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2008, 02:50:52 pm

lol!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 12, 2008, 02:25:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2008, 09:26:06 am

I'm dealing with my "bye brokie blues" today.  For those who have been to a gathering, y'all know what I mean. 

And how I know .... I had the peak of mine yesterday.  :(



Glad you made it ok through the storm, bud :-*. Scary stuff.
Is the new baby cat a boy or a girl?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 07:06:37 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope y'all are doing well!

Chrissi, the kitten is a boy, and we still haven't given the poor guy a name!  No one here can agree on one!  I'm trying to convice them that he's dark, and everyone here likes dark chocolate, so he should be named Cocoa.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 12, 2008, 08:14:34 am

I had a white cat once whose name was Anemia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 08:38:09 am

Well, speaking of cats, he almost came to work today!

I packed up my gym bag, and turned around for something.  Turned back, zipped it up, and walked to the door, and I start to hear "Mew...mew"......I look around for the kitten, and can't find him.

He had jumped into the gym bag while my back was turned, and I zipped him up in it.


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 12, 2008, 08:39:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 08:38:09 am

Well, speaking of cats, he almost came to work today!

I packed up my gym bag, and turned around for something.  Turned back, zipped it up, and walked to the door, and I start to hear "Mew...mew"......I look around for the kitten, and can't find him.

He had jumped into the gym bag while my back was turned, and I zipped him up in it.


 :laugh:

I love it! A stow away!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 12, 2008, 09:43:33 am

Good Morning Friend  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 09:47:04 am

((((((Dev))))))


I'm really getting tired of the "Kitty names saga."

On the first day, he was getting into everything, and mom started calling him "pain in the ass".

She decided that's not a nice name for a kitten.  Well, he's small, and keeps hiding in things.  In an effort to find him, mom would walk around saying "Where's the baby?" and he would appear.  So she thought he should be named "Baby".

Well, dad and Chris (my brother) hate that name, and it got tossed out.

I suggested "Rodeo", they didn't like it.

The kitten is at that playful biting stage, so I suggested "Nibbles" and "Fang".  They both got rejected.

He behaves very crazily, so I tried "Loco Gato" (crazy cat in spanish) but no one liked that.

I then suggested that since he has a small patch of white fur under his neck, "Patches".  Denied again.

Then, I said because he's dark furred, and we all like dark chocolate, "Cocoa".  The reply was that he's black, not brown, so Cocoa won't fit.

  ::) ::)

It's a kitten, pick a name!


this morning, I said that since he's black, how about Liccorice?

Mom is considering this one....we'll see if the poor guy finally has a name.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 12, 2008, 09:53:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 09:47:04 am

((((((Dev))))))


I'm really getting tired of the "Kitty names saga."

On the first day, he was getting into everything, and mom started calling him "pain in the ass".

She decided that's not a nice name for a kitten.  Well, he's small, and keeps hiding in things.  In an effort to find him, mom would walk around saying "Where's the baby?" and he would appear.  So she thought he should be named "Baby".

Well, dad and Chris (my brother) hate that name, and it got tossed out.

I suggested "Rodeo", they didn't like it.

The kitten is at that playful biting stage, so I suggested "Nibbles" and "Fang".  They both got rejected.

He behaves very crazily, so I tried "Loco Gato" (crazy cat in spanish) but no one liked that.

I then suggested that since he has a small patch of white fur under his neck, "Patches".  Denied again.

Then, I said because he's dark furred, and we all like dark chocolate, "Cocoa".  The reply was that he's black, not brown, so Cocoa won't fit.

  ::) ::)

It's a kitten, pick a name!


this morning, I said that since he's black, how about Liccorice?

Mom is considering this one....we'll see if the poor guy finally has a name.

Call him Twist

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 12, 2008, 09:59:13 am

How about Licorice Twist?

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2008, 10:00:27 am

Quote from: shakestheground on June 12, 2008, 08:14:34 am

I had a white cat once whose name was Anemia.

If I ever need a drag name, it will be Venus Thrombosis.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 12, 2008, 11:13:26 am

Why don't you just call it Kitty Cat, like every other cat on earth?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 12, 2008, 11:14:36 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2008, 10:00:27 am

If I ever need a drag name, it will be Venus Thrombosis.

I immedialy thought of "Penis Thrombosis", I don't know why......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2008, 11:42:49 am

Quote from: shakestheground on June 12, 2008, 11:13:26 am

Why don't you just call it Kitty Cat, like every other cat on earth?

Or Tiddles, like Mrs. Slocombe's pussy. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 12, 2008, 11:50:16 am

Quote from: SunShadow on June 12, 2008, 11:26:46 am

Hi Chuck and Blog Friends!

My daughter cleverly named her favorite stuffed cat "Kitty" and it has worked out just fine.  He is also a black cat.

OMG! My daughter has  a "Kitty"too. She has had it since she was an infant and will not sleep without her even now at 10yrs old.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 12, 2008, 11:55:49 am

Quote from: SunShadow on June 12, 2008, 11:51:56 am

Same story here.  She has had Kitty since she was 18 months, and sleeps with him every night.  She is now 4.  How funny!

Aww!
 I'll have to get a picture of our kitty. She has been loved to death. Luckily we can wash her.
Once we realized how attached she was we wanted to get her another just incase anything happened. We searched all over and finally found a twin on Ebay.
We had it in the back of the closet until we needed it. One day she left Kitty at a friends house. So we pulled out the replacement until we could go tthe next day and get the original. Well, it didn't work. She said "it looks like kitty but its not her. My kitty is soft and lovey" Needless to say I had to drive across town to get Kitty so we could all sleep!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 12, 2008, 12:16:38 pm

When I was a baby we had a cat named Foolish. He proptly ran away when they brung me home from the hospital.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 12, 2008, 03:58:03 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2008, 11:42:49 am

Or Tiddles, like Mrs. Slocombe's pussy. ...

I love Mrs. Slocombe's pussy!!! Remember when the heat was out and she was afraid her pussy was going to get cold  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2008, 05:31:26 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on June 12, 2008, 03:58:03 pm

I love Mrs. Slocombe's pussy!!! Remember when the heat was out and she was afraid her pussy was going to get cold  :laugh: :laugh:

If Mrs. Slocombe isn't home on time, her pussy gets all upset!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2008, 05:32:16 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on June 12, 2008, 12:16:38 pm

When I was a baby we had a cat named Foolish. He proptly ran away when they brung me home from the hospital.

Are you suggesting he wasn't so Foolish after all?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2008, 08:43:54 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is donig the Friday Happy Dance!  I know I am!



Poor little kitten still doesn't have a name!   :laugh:   Here are a few more shots of the little guy.






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2008, 08:44:19 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2008, 08:44:50 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 13, 2008, 08:45:05 am

Chuck, name him after your fathers oldest brother.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BBM-Cat on June 13, 2008, 09:00:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 09:47:04 am

On the first day, he was getting into everything, and mom started calling him "pain in the ass".

How about PITA for short?

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 09:47:04 am

She decided that's not a nice name for a kitten.  Well, he's small, and keeps hiding in things. 

Houdini?

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2008, 08:38:09 am

....He had jumped into the gym bag while my back was turned, and I zipped him up in it.

How about "Jim" ?  ;D


OK, I'll stop now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2008, 09:10:19 am

rotflmao!

Hey, I just got an idea.....I'm gonna suggest we call him "Trouble".

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 13, 2008, 09:14:00 am

I think it has to be a Brokie name!

Jack or Ennis is a given.
If he's sneaky you could name him Agurrie.
If He's a pain in the ass name him Newsome (or mewsome) LOL
If he is sweet name him Junior after Alma Junior and you could call him JR.
If he makes a lot of noise call him LaShawn (Dang Tru, you should named Cybaby that! LOL)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 13, 2008, 09:20:45 am

Mewsome!  I love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BBM-Cat on June 13, 2008, 12:05:57 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 13, 2008, 09:20:45 am

Mewsome!  I love it!

I love it too Paul!

how about "Effy" (Every four f'*in years)

I know, I said I'd stop.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 13, 2008, 02:36:28 pm

Cat names with stories:

http://www.greatcatnames.com/pages/browse.php (http://www.greatcatnames.com/pages/browse.php)

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 13, 2008, 02:42:38 pm

Quote from: BBM-Cat on June 13, 2008, 12:05:57 pm

I love it too Paul!

how about "Effy" (Every four f'*in years)

I know, I said I'd stop.  :D

I like that one

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 13, 2008, 03:43:09 pm

I like Effy too..  Very good brokieism

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 14, 2008, 05:33:50 am

but its not long till you're on another brokie gathering the blues will be deep red pinks and all things fluffy soon!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 14, 2008, 09:09:39 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 13, 2008, 09:14:00 am

I think it has to be a Brokie name!


If he makes a lot of noise call him LaShawn (Dang Tru, you should named Cybaby that! LOL)

Lawd, you are right, why didn't I name her LaShawn? I've already had a Sheriqua and Sheniqua, they would have all fit together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 14, 2008, 09:10:30 am

Yeah I vote for Effy, you can always refer to her as that f'ing cat. (and you will!).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 14, 2008, 09:42:15 am

Quote from: shakestheground on June 14, 2008, 09:10:30 am

Yeah I vote for Effy, you can always refer to her as that f'ing cat. (and you will!).

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 14, 2008, 09:54:31 am

I'd name the baby cat Junior, that my fav of all suggestions.


LaShawn is the name of our GPS mavigation system.  ::)
The first time we tried it, we drove in our home town/neighbourhood and naturally we drove like we wanted, not like she (it's a female voice) suggested. Of course she kept telling us to turn tirght, turn around, whatever. She just did not shut up! She really talked a blue streak :laugh:. Well, that's why her name is LaShawn.
When we talk about it, we never use "GPS system" or "navigation system" - it's always LaShawn and "she".
The smaller kids think it's the official term for navigation system :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 14, 2008, 11:58:05 pm

Whatever the name Crybaby would like to arrange a play date.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 15, 2008, 12:01:42 am

Crybaby -- you're so cute!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 15, 2008, 12:09:26 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 14, 2008, 09:54:31 am

I'd name the baby cat Junior, that my fav of all suggestions.


LaShawn is the name of our GPS mavigation system.  ::)
The first time we tried it, we drove in our home town/neighbourhood and naturally we drove like we wanted, not like she (it's a female voice) suggested. Of course she kept telling us to turn tirght, turn around, whatever. She just did not shut up! She really talked a blue streak :laugh:. Well, that's why her name is LaShawn.
When we talk about it, we never use "GPS system" or "navigation system" - it's always LaShawn and "she".
The smaller kids think it's the official term for navigation system :laugh:.

The GPS I have is not very good in my opinion. Every time it doesn't like where you go it tells you to immediately make a U turn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BBM-Cat on June 15, 2008, 07:21:05 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on June 15, 2008, 12:09:26 pm

The GPS I have is not very good in my opinion. Every time it doesn't like where you go it tells you to immediately make a U turn.

Right! Like when you're in the middle of a bridge or something....

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2008, 06:04:33 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all had a great weekend, and ready for the week!

I need to start packing tonight, to get ready for Oxford!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 16, 2008, 08:01:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 16, 2008, 06:04:33 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all had a great weekend, and ready for the week!

I need to start packing tonight, to get ready for Oxford!

I hate Mondays

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 16, 2008, 09:26:53 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 16, 2008, 08:01:25 am

I hate Mondays

Can't be no worse than Sunday evenings.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2008, 09:49:01 am

tell me why
I don't like Mondays

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2008, 06:35:21 pm

I HATE PACKING!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 17, 2008, 08:17:46 am

Well, atleast your getting to go somewhere!  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2008, 08:29:59 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Guess what?  Kitty finally has a name!

Little guy has been running all over the house in bursts of energy, and dad commented "You can't stop him, he's like a wildfire" so now  he's officially been named "Blaze"!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 17, 2008, 08:38:20 am

Mornin' Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2008, 09:23:33 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 17, 2008, 08:17:46 am

Well, atleast your getting to go somewhere!  :-\

(((((((Rich)))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2008, 09:23:53 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on June 17, 2008, 08:38:20 am

Mornin' Chuck!

(((((((Dev)))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2008, 07:52:37 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm Oxford bound today!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 18, 2008, 08:06:23 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2008, 07:52:37 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm Oxford bound today!  ;D

have a safe trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 18, 2008, 09:00:54 am

Be careful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 18, 2008, 10:21:47 am

I'm gonna miss you somthin fierce! :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2008, 10:29:22 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 18, 2008, 10:21:47 am

I'm gonna miss you somthin fierce! :-\

I'll miss you too, big brother!  Here's a hug for you!



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and here's one for Truman!




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and here's one for all my BetterMost Buds!



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I don't have a laptop, and my cell won't work in UK, so I'll try to sign onto BM with someone's comp, and post here that I got there ok!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 18, 2008, 11:27:14 am

"Blaze" is good. I like it!  ;)

Enjoy your great trip, Chuck!!  :-*

Lucky!!  ;D  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 18, 2008, 06:34:39 pm

Have a GREAT trip Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2008, 09:52:18 am

Hiya guys!!!


In Oxford with Jari (Boris) and Wayne (Zudos)!  Havin' much fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 19, 2008, 10:24:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 19, 2008, 09:52:18 am

Hiya guys!!!


In Oxford with Jari (Boris) and Wayne (Zudos)!  Havin' much fun!

YAY!!
Glad you made it safe!!
Hello to all!
have fun!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 06:52:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 19, 2008, 09:52:18 am

Hiya guys!!!


In Oxford with Jari (Boris) and Wayne (Zudos)!  Havin' much fun!

Thanks for checking in. Glad you arrived safe and sound :). Have fun, fun, fun and watch out for the Psycho Children :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 20, 2008, 08:28:49 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 20, 2008, 06:52:13 am

Thanks for checking in. Glad you arrived safe and sound :). Have fun, fun, fun and watch out for the Psycho Children :laugh:

Psycho Children   ???
 :laugh:

Glad you made it there safely bud!  Have a great time

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2008, 11:35:29 am

Hiya everyone!


Miss y'all!  Having a great time, and go back home tomorrow! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 23, 2008, 11:41:33 am

Yeeeeeeeee Haaaaaawwww! Chuck in England, M.R. said she detected a shift in the force.

Glad to hear from you, I know it has been a wonderful experence.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 23, 2008, 03:15:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2008, 11:35:29 am

Hiya everyone!


Miss y'all!  Having a great time, and go back home tomorrow! 

I'm so glad you are having fun!
Sure have missed you!
Can't wait to heart he stories and see the pictures!  ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 23, 2008, 04:18:37 pm

If Chuckie is coming home tomorrow, should we TP his blog tonight, just to welcome him back?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 24, 2008, 09:13:52 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 23, 2008, 04:18:37 pm

If Chuckie is coming home tomorrow, should we TP his blog tonight, just to welcome him back?  ;D

Thats a great Idea!
Lets short sheet the bed too!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 24, 2008, 09:19:18 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 24, 2008, 09:13:52 am

Lets short sheet the bed too!  :laugh:

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 24, 2008, 11:00:58 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 24, 2008, 11:02:22 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 24, 2008, 08:44:02 pm

The CellarDweller is back is the USA.

He called me a little while ago from the airport where he said he was tired as hell, that in England it was 11 o'clock and that he would have been in bed and then revised it to it would have been one a.m. and he would have been in bed, but he was tired as hell so he would not get on line but to let everyone know he was back and that he had a wonderful time and met some wonderful people.

Welcome Home Little Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 24, 2008, 08:50:45 pm

WELCOME BACK TO THE U S of A, CHUCK!!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 25, 2008, 08:13:57 am

WELCOME HOME!!! YOU WERE MISSED!!!!!!!

Gald you had fun!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2008, 08:40:27 am

Hiya everyone!

I'll get back to my usual posting style tomorrow, much work to catch up on today!

And I came back to work to find my boss has resigned!  lmao!  I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye!  Damn! 

One funny story for you!

In UK there's a group called the "ting tings" and they have a hit called "That's not my name."  Lyrics are as follows.

"they call me hell, They call me 'Stacey', They call me 'her' They call me 'Jane' That's not my name
That's not my name, That's not my name, That's not my name"

Well, the first time I heard the song, I thought the "hell" and "her" was actually  "ho".........Which to me was much funnier.

So I spent 6 days walking around singing, "they call me 'ho', that's not my name, my name is Chuckie, my name is Chuckie"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 25, 2008, 08:58:43 am

Hi Chuck.  Welcome home Bud!  Glad you had a good time  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 25, 2008, 10:41:26 am

WELCOME HOME CHUCK!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2008, 08:08:31 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!

I'm sick!  I caught something on the plane home, and now I've got a summer cold.  Grrrrrrrr!    >:(


And photobucket is down, so I can't post pics!

And my boss retired when just before I got back.  damn!

I'm eating a bowl of soup for breakfast, and just chilling out and medicating.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 26, 2008, 09:22:42 am

Awe,   Hope you feel better.   You know you have the cold thats making its way slowly around the world!!  Everyone is getting it

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 26, 2008, 11:25:51 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 26, 2008, 12:52:29 pm

Flying on them planes is like swimming is a soup of germs.  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2008, 02:16:19 pm

awwwww.....y'all are sooo sweet!

I'm cutting out early, and go to bed.....see y'all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 27, 2008, 08:11:11 am

Hope you feel better today Chuck, and btw, where is Debbie?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2008, 08:12:26 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm starting to feel normal again!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  I think I'll be back to 100% by Saturday or Sunday!

As for Debbie, she's in Colorado, at her mom's place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 27, 2008, 08:35:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2008, 08:12:26 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm starting to feel normal again!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  I think I'll be back to 100% by Saturday or Sunday!

As for Debbie, she's in Colorado, at her mom's place.

She goin to the Rodeo?
The Colorado Gay Rodeo Is in Denver this weekend!!
Sure wish I was goin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 27, 2008, 08:53:50 am

You heal fast! Glad you're feeling better, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2008, 09:22:52 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 27, 2008, 08:35:34 am

She goin to the Rodeo?
The Colorado Gay Rodeo Is in Denver this weekend!!  Sure wish I was goin.

No, she's not doin' anything that fun.

she went to visit her mom, and found out that her mother was ill, so Deb and Deb's sister had her hospitalized, and they're both staying up there to take care of things at the mom's house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 27, 2008, 09:31:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2008, 09:22:52 am

No, she's not doin' anything that fun.

she went to visit her mom, and found out that her mother was ill, so Deb and Deb's sister had her hospitalized, and they're both staying up there to take care of things at the mom's house.

Oh Bless her heart! If you talk to her tell her I'm thinkin about her.
I hate that for her.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2008, 09:40:49 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 27, 2008, 09:31:51 am

Oh Bless her heart! If you talk to her tell her I'm thinkin about her.
I hate that for her.  :'(

She's doin' ok, bro.  She was able to go to Oxford and hang out with us.  Her spirits are good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 27, 2008, 10:03:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2008, 09:40:49 am

She's doin' ok, bro.  She was able to go to Oxford and hang out with us.  Her spirits are good.

Well, thats good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 27, 2008, 10:06:19 am

Hi Chuck.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2008, 01:06:50 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone's having a good weekend!

I'm spending the day resting, and taking some pics of Blaze.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2008, 01:07:37 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2008, 01:08:37 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2008, 01:09:28 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2008, 01:10:27 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on June 28, 2008, 01:13:22 pm

Hi Chucky.....nice puss..... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on June 28, 2008, 01:22:28 pm

what a cute kitty! love the fuzzy ears!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 06:58:06 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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well, let's see.  I had my trip to Wyoming for a week.  With the good food, and lack of exercise, I was positive I would gain a bunch of weight.  I only gained a pound.

I came back for about a week and 1/2, and then I was Oxford bound.  And again, there was food, and drink, and lack of exercise.  On top of that, I caught a summer cold on the way back to the US, and was unable to work out when I got home.  I was positive I would be really back to square one.

I'm happy to say I've only gained 4 pounds, so I know I can knock those off quickly.  ;D

Here is my updated diet ticker......


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Onward and downward (as in weight) from here.

back on track, and got up early and did my hour workout this morning, so I've started on the right track!


Spent yesterday in NYC.  I had a one on one Brokie meeting with Sue (MaineGirl).  I had a gift to deliver to her from one of her friends who attended the Oxford gathering.  It was good to see her again!

Then, I got a call from JStephens9 & Party Time (Jack & José) that they were at the Pride parade in NYC, so I met up with them, and we all watched the parade together.  It was a lot of fun!

It poured on us at times, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the marchers, or the audience.

At one point the GRA (Gay Rodeo Association) stopped in front of me, and the were all in their denim and straw hats, and I shouted at them "I love gay cowboys!"  Made them laugh!  Two of them gave me a thumbs up for my Brokeback tattoo.

However, the biggest cheers came for the brigade of gay police officers who marched, immediately followed by the gay fire fighters and EMT workers.  They were so proud, giving "high fives" to the audience and enjoying the appreciation the audience was showing them.

;D

I've decided to extend Pride week by one more day, and wear the pride jewelry I bought yesterday to work today.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 07:17:52 am

Happy Gay Pride Week!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 30, 2008, 07:36:30 am

I got my used abdominizer this weekend. I am going to crawl to the shower now.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 08:41:53 am

Quote from: AguadaGirl on June 28, 2008, 01:13:22 pm

Hi Chucky.....nice puss..... ;D

Quote from: injest on June 28, 2008, 01:22:28 pm

what a cute kitty! love the fuzzy ears!

Thanks ladies.

He's still in that "biting" stage, if we try to pet him when he's all hyped up, he'll claw our wrists and try to bite our hands......we have to break him of that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2008, 08:56:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 06:58:06 am

Then, I got a call from JStephens9 & Party Time (Jack & José) that they were at the Pride parade in NYC, so I met up with them, and we all watched the parade together.  It was a lot of fun!

Sweet!  :D

Quote

However, the biggest cheers came for the brigade of gay police officers who marched, immediately followed by the gay fire fighters and EMT workers.  They were so proud, giving "high fives" to the audience and enjoying the appreciation the audience was showing them.

Real heroes!  :D

Meanwhile, in Saturday's mail I got a real nice postcard of the Tower of London!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 08:58:12 am

Hiya Jeff!

Glad to hear it arrived!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 10:09:29 pm

OMG!  I just found out about this story at work, and I thought they were kidding me......it's for real!

:o


Are these girls out of their minds?



Teen ‘pregnancy pact’ has 17 girls expecting
Many moms-to-be at Mass. high school are aged 16 or younger
 
BOSTON - An investigation has been launched into an apparent teenage "pregnancy pact" that has at least 17 high-school girls expecting babies, four times more than last year, including many aged 16 or younger.

A high school health clinic in the city of Gloucester, Mass., became suspicious after seeing a surge in girls seeking pregnancy tests. Local officials said Thursday nearly half of those who became pregnant appear to have entered into a pact to have their babies together over the year.

"Some girls seemed more upset when they weren't pregnant than when they were," Gloucester High School principal Joseph Sullivan told Time magazine, which broke news of the pact on its Web site.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25272678/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2008, 08:37:27 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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I hope everyone has a short week this week, with Friday off!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 01, 2008, 08:56:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 30, 2008, 08:41:53 am

He's still in that "biting" stage, if we try to pet him when he's all hyped up, he'll claw our wrists and try to bite our hands......we have to break him of that.

You mean your pussy has teeth?  :o

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2008, 09:09:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 01, 2008, 08:56:49 am

You mean your pussy has teeth?  :o

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Oh boy!

Ya know, I saw an ad on one of my DVDs....it's called "Teeth" and it came out last year......it's a horror movie based on the premise you just mentioned......teenage girl with a little something....extra....down there.

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 01, 2008, 09:56:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 01, 2008, 09:09:48 am

Oh boy!

Ya know, I saw an ad on one of my DVDs....it's called "Teeth" and it came out last year......it's a horror movie based on the premise you just mentioned......teenage girl with a little something....extra....down there.

 :o

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 01, 2008, 11:18:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 28, 2008, 01:10:27 pm

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Good morning, Chuck. Blaze is very cute!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2008, 08:17:06 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone on this short week?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 02, 2008, 09:06:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 02, 2008, 08:17:06 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone on this short week?

I'm Good. i'm taking tomorrow off so I can have more time at my Dads so I'm really good!  ;D
Hey Did you get my phone message?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2008, 09:13:43 am

which one?  I got one you left the other night, but if you called last night, I didn't get it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 02, 2008, 10:01:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 02, 2008, 09:13:43 am

which one?  I got one you left the other night, but if you called last night, I didn't get it.

I called this morning!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2008, 10:03:09 am

I left my cell at home!  lol!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 02, 2008, 10:06:51 am

Oh lets load up Chucks voice mail with useless messages!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2008, 10:14:01 am

lmao!  Oh, I can just see it when I get home later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2008, 08:32:31 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm leaving work early today!  My friend Cor is coming to the house to let her kids meet Blaze.

Hope everyone has good plans!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2008, 11:56:00 am

Happy Independence Day!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 06, 2008, 11:55:05 am

Hey Chuck, How was Friday night?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2008, 08:24:56 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Here is my updated diet ticker......


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I didn't lose any weight, but didn't gain any either!  I'm not surprised, as I didn't exercise as I should have.  That wagon is hard to get back on sometimes.   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2008, 08:26:39 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope all is well!

Auditors are still here, but I think they're done with my group, and that we passed with flying colors!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 08, 2008, 08:27:57 am

Good morning Chuck!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 08, 2008, 05:08:43 pm

Chuck, you ever seen that movie, Kiss Me, Guido? I havn't.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2008, 06:27:21 pm

No, I haven't.  I heard it's good.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 08, 2008, 07:37:43 pm

It's a great, iconic 90s gay film.  So much so, it was a short-lived TV sitcom called "Some of my best friends" with Jason Bateman, Danny Nucci (who has the Danny Nucci crush around here, is it IndyDavid?) and Alec Mapa who is completely hilarious.

(http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/390/489/11/o_kissmeguido.jpg)

(http://crazyabouttv.com/Images/someofmybestfriends.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8e/Alec-mapa-2008.jpg/448px-Alec-mapa-2008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2008, 06:48:38 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!   


Big hugs to all my Brokie friends here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 09, 2008, 08:20:12 am

I am smiling, and stuff.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 09, 2008, 08:28:38 am

Howdy Cellar Dweller!  How are you on this wonderful hump day?   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2008, 09:07:21 am

Hiya Dev and Tru!    Morning hugs to you both!


Hey, I'm going to post something here soon, and I would like opinions on it.  ;D

check back in a few minutes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2008, 09:09:37 am

Don't know if y'all saw this commercial that was pulled from the airwaves in UK.


Tell me what you think?


I think it's hysterical!



 :laugh:




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrXLlYweows[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 09, 2008, 09:23:08 am

I love it!  Why did they pull it off the air in the UK?  There so much more liberal there.  I think its adorable and funny and definitely not R rated..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2008, 09:40:14 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 08, 2008, 07:37:43 pm

It's a great, iconic 90s gay film.  So much so, it was a short-lived TV sitcom called "Some of my best friends" with Jason Bateman, Danny Nucci (who has the Danny Nucci crush around here, is it IndyDavid?) and Alec Mapa who is completely hilarious.

Kiss Me Guido: GWM = Guy With Money. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 09, 2008, 08:02:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2008, 09:09:37 am

Don't know if y'all saw this commercial that was pulled from the airwaves in UK.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrXLlYweows[/youtube]

LOL, hey I thought you said it was a UK commercial, I thought "Mum" or should I say "Mom" had a US accent?

Hey I like this one too:

&feature=related
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 09, 2008, 08:19:15 pm

That was funny Matt, it lead me over to this one:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqGOnvU6yI&NR=1[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2008, 09:44:36 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on July 09, 2008, 09:23:08 am

I love it!  Why did they pull it off the air in the UK?  There so much more liberal there.  I think its adorable and funny and definitely not R rated..

Quote from: ZK on July 09, 2008, 08:02:14 pm

LOL, hey I thought you said it was a UK commercial, I thought "Mum" or should I say "Mom" had a US accent?

The commerical was pulled because people were upset/shocked by the M/M kiss, and assumed the commercial is pushing a pro-gay agenda.

The funny part is, it's got nothing to do with 'gay' at all.

read my explanation, and then look at the commerical again.  the dad and two kids are UK.  However, the "deli man" is a NYC guy.  The kids call him "Mum".  What the commercial is trying to suggest is that when you use Heinz Deli Mayo, it's like your "mum" is an authentic NYC Deli owner, giving you authentic NYC Deli food.

 :laugh:

He's not supposed to be "dad's" gay lover.  He's their "mum", appearing as a deli man because "he's" using the Heinz product.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2008, 09:00:16 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!   


Big hugs to all my Brokie friends here!  My night was crazy, and my morning was crazy as well!


I had some weird shit dreams last night, so I don't feel rested.


Last night I dreamed that I was back at my old job, as a cashier for the supermarket.  Two guys did their shopping, and left a bag behind at my counter.  I saw it, and saw them getting into their truck, but I didn't chase after them with the bag, I watched them drive off without it.

Then, I went out to eat at a fast food joint, and put my tray of food on the table.  Walke over to get a straw, and came back to discover a little girl had eaten my dessert.  I asked her why, she giggled and walked off.  I went and got another dessert, and put it on the table.  I turned away, and turned back to find a boy had eaten it this time, and I reached over and swatted him on the side of his head.

At this point, I was in a store looking for a stuffed animal for Cor's daughter Kayla's bday.  However, they were all beaten up, and I remember feeling badly that the toys wouldn't find homes looking that way.

 ::)

So I went to a Hallmark store, and tried to find a stuffed animal there, but kept getting distracted by Halloween decorations.

So....WTF?


So after getting up, working out, showering, I head off to work.

There was an old man using the crosswalk.  The light changed, and I went through.  So did some other cars.  The man wasn't on the sidewalk yet, but he was on the opposite side of the street, no danger in being hit.

2 blocks up the road, there is a police station, and next to it were a bunch of cops, and orange cones.  One of the officers waves a bunch of us over and tells us all to take out license, reg, and ins.

When I get mine out, I flip open my wallet that my brother (a dectective) gave me, with a badge that says "Officer's Family Member" on it.

He sees this, and tells me to put my stuff away.

Apparently, it was a sting operation of some sort, cameras set up at that intersection.  They were watching, and pulled over everyone who went through the intersection while the guy was still in the crosswalk, even though he was out of the way of traffic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 10, 2008, 09:19:15 am

Good morning Chuck!

They should have a sting operation like that in Tampa.  Pedestrians get hit and killed all the time in Tampa.  Its a damn dangerous city for pedestrians.

Luckily you had that officer's family member in your wallet and werent ticketed.

Hope the rest of the day goes better for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 10, 2008, 02:34:55 pm

 :D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2008, 05:53:41 pm

oh Lord.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 10, 2008, 09:41:15 pm

Well, you know -- ya gotta choose....you wanna be smart? or pretty?   :P 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 10, 2008, 11:22:20 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 10, 2008, 09:41:15 pm

Well, you know -- ya gotta choose....you wanna be smart? or pretty?   :P 8)

Ain't that the truth  ;D

Hey but she almost did get all the main points from the  beauty pageant standard answer instruction booklet:

"I personally believe", "help", "future","South Africa, Iraq and Asia" "build up our future for our children"

all she missed was "world peace" and "cure diseases" "save the world" and she would have got a 10 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 10, 2008, 11:40:37 pm

Quote from: ZK on July 10, 2008, 11:22:20 pm

Ain't that the truth  ;D

Hey but she almost did get all the main points from the  beauty pageant standard answer instruction booklet:

"I personally believe", "help", "future","South Africa, Iraq and Asia" "build up our future for our children"

all she missed was "world peace" and "cure diseases" "save the world" and she would have got a 10 ;)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 08:19:57 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope y'all have great plans this weekend!

I have to go home and cook tonight.  I've been invited to two bbqs this weekend (1 on Sat., 1 on Sun) and I've been asked to make my stromboli for tomorrow's bbq.

That poor beauty queen.....bless her heart.

Hiya Shasta!  Nice to see ya back

Matt!  Cool to see ya starting to post here!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 11, 2008, 08:23:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 08:19:57 am

That poor beauty queen.....bless her heart.

God love her!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 11, 2008, 08:31:12 am

Caitlin Upton: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitlin_Upton

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 08:40:53 am

*sings*

'cause I'm a blonde...yeah yeah yeah!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 11, 2008, 08:43:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 08:19:57 am

Matt!  Cool to see ya starting to post here!  ;D

Why thank you kind Sir

On her 30,000 per day model salary do you think she might buy some maps for the "US Americans" who don't have any?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 08:51:33 am

Quote from: ZK on July 11, 2008, 08:43:03 am

On her 30,000 per day model salary do you think she might buy some maps for the "US Americans" who don't have any?  ;)

that would require thought on her part.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 11, 2008, 08:56:59 am

Watched "Stand By Me" again last night.

RIP River Phoenix -- he was an amazing young actor.

Funny leech scene:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0vDAKRg7j0[/youtube]

 :laugh:  :o  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 11, 2008, 09:07:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 08:51:33 am

that would require thought on her part.....

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
theres really no hope is there  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 09:23:18 am

Quote from: ZK on July 11, 2008, 09:07:11 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
theres really no hope is there  ;D

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p49/badykota/Abandonhope-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 11, 2008, 09:26:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 09:23:18 am

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p49/badykota/Abandonhope-1.jpg)

Isn't that what is written on the gates of hell?
Scary!
I can't get Youtube here at work, but there is a hilarious you tube of Miss Teen South Carolina  wintnessing a car accident and someone asking her to call 911. If you can find it you should watch it it's funny.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 09:40:12 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 11, 2008, 09:26:58 am

Isn't that what is written on the gates of hell?

I believe that Danté wrote that this expression is on the gates of hell in his book, "The Divine Comedy", in the chapter on hell, "Inferno".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 11, 2008, 09:56:29 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 11, 2008, 08:56:59 am

Watched "Stand By Me" again last night.

RIP River Phoenix -- he was an amazing young actor.

Funny leech scene:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0vDAKRg7j0[/youtube]

 :laugh:  :o  ;)

He was real good in My Own Private Idaho too! Left us way too young.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2pT37FDiPY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 10:01:12 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 11, 2008, 08:56:59 am

Watched "Stand By Me" again last night.

RIP River Phoenix -- he was an amazing young actor.

Funny leech scene:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0vDAKRg7j0[/youtube]

 :laugh:  :o  ;)

 :)
Thanks for that. I loved SBM. Good idea to watch it again.
You're so right about River. He was amazing in MOPI. A talented actor who left this world far too young. Sounds too damn familiar.  :(


Oops, I see in preview that Tru wrote almost the same. Great minds Truman :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 10:01:55 am

*waves to Chrissi*


I miss you!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 10:10:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 10:01:55 am

*waves to Chrissi*


I miss you!!!!

*waves right back atcha!* (I hope my arms are long enough for you to see it across the big pond, lol ;))

Loved the favorites list you wrote yesterday in the Roundup forum. So many of them also belong to my favs and/or made me smile a really broad smile. Happy memories :D.
Miss you too :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 10:15:27 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 10:10:39 am

*waves right back atcha!* (I hope my arms are long enough for you to see it across the big pond, lol ;))

Loved the favorites list you wrote yesterday in the Roundup forum. So many of them also belong to my favs and/or made me smile a really broad smile. Happy memories :D.
Miss you too :-*

Even the sour skittle?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 10:16:47 am

Quote from: shakestheground on July 11, 2008, 09:56:29 am

He was real good in My Own Private Idaho too! Left us way too young.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2pT37FDiPY[/youtube]

Did you know that River re-wrote the campfire scene? Gus van Sant had planned the scene with a different emphasis, more casual, with Mike "just" lusting after Scott. It was River who made Mike being so clearly in love with Scott.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 10:24:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 10:15:27 am

Even the sour skittle?   :laugh:

Of course, even the sour skittle! Jeez, did we have a good laugh over it (respectively over my reaction to it) :laugh:
Lesson for the day: sour skittles are dangeous to animals! ;D (and to poor, clueless foreigners)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 10:35:36 am

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/The_One_2008_photo/Skittles.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 11, 2008, 11:22:03 am

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/cat_icon.gif) + (http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/The_One_2008_photo/Skittles.jpg) = (http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/roadkill.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2008, 11:32:56 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:41:41 am

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?

I'm here at home, while the stromboli I'm bringing the bbq bake.  2 done, 3 to go!

New Blaze pics are being posted now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:43:21 am

Blaze at rest.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics013.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:44:17 am

Well, he was at rest, until Mom grabbed his favorite 'fuzzy' toy.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics003.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:45:13 am

what ya got, mommy?

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:46:18 am

Jump for it, Blaze!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:47:14 am

You know you wanna!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:48:40 am

He went for it!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:49:32 am

Stretch for it, kitty!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics005.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:50:43 am

One last try!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:51:46 am

Success!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:53:26 am

You should see him when he's done playing with it.  He carries it around the house in his mouth, like it's a fresh kill!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics011.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 13, 2008, 04:22:33 am

Awww, never enough cute kitten pics, never enough :)
He's so adorable. That's how my cat must have looked when she was a kitten

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:51:46 am

Success!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics008.jpg)

Love the devilish look in this one. "I gotcha, I killya"

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 12, 2008, 11:43:21 am

Blaze at rest.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/NewBlazepics013.jpg)

And this one is pure cuteness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2008, 08:48:39 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope y'all had a great weekend!

I had a lot of fun at the two bbqs I went to!  Much eating, drinking, and laughing!  it was good to see my friends again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 14, 2008, 10:37:22 am

Hope it was a low cal bbq!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2008, 11:07:35 am

Hardly!

It was high cal, and I stuffed my face with it all!


 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 14, 2008, 11:17:18 am

Howdy Chuck - a - lot

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 14, 2008, 11:18:25 am

Hey Chuck Bob and I have to go on diets.  Do you have any suggestions on how to loose weight?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2008, 11:29:38 am

Howdy Dev!

I can tell you what worked for me, but it will take some time to type it here......and I have to dash out soon!

I'll post the info for you later tonight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2008, 09:22:51 pm

Ok Dev, here is the information I can give, but please keep in mind I'm not a physcian/doctor/nutritionist.  You should also get a physical with your doctor, and discuss your goals with him.

Also, you need to understand that this is not a "diet" but a lifestyle change.  If you get down to your goal weight, and start falling back into old habits, you will gain the weight back.

When I started, I was at 295lbs, and had a 46 inch waist, and looked like this:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/theoldchuck.jpg)


I'm currently flucuating between 215 to 220 pounds, and have a 36 inch waist, and look like this.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCTripOct065.jpg)


I'm determined to hit my goal of 185lbs, which will be a total of 110 pounds lost all together.


Now, here is what worked for me:

I cut all regular soda and sugared drinks out.  I have diet sodas, spring water, and unsweetened teas.  I removed white bread and pasta, and replaced them with wheat bread and pasta.  If I have a bagel, it's a wheat bagel that I "gut", removing almost all the dough. 

Chips/Doritos are gone.  Snack on dry roasted, unsalted peanuts.  Not only are they healthier, there is something in the peanut that natually lowers blood sugar. 

Avoid coffee shops, those flavored coffees are loaded with extra calories!!!

Lunch each day is a salad, with grilled chicken.  I don't put any "extra" stuff on it.  No cheese, no bacon bits, no croutons. 

Dinner is whatever I feel like having, I only limit it to one serving, and then leave the table.

NO FAST FOOD!!!!

DON'T DEPRIVE YOURSELF!  If you want a piece of chocolate, allow yourself to have it.  Everything in moderation, buy treats that you can ration.  Instead of a chocolate bar, buy chocolate kisses, so you can have two kisses, which will give you a taste of chocolate, and you won't be tempted to eat the whole bar. 

Make sure you read labels!  Anything that you eat, read the labels.  If sugar or HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) are in the first 5 ingredients, don't buy it.  Try to avoid HFCS at all costs. 

Make sure you eat all the meals you need.  Skipping meals will mess with your metabolism.

Try to eat 5 smaller meals throughout the day.  If you can't do that, make sure you eat 3 meals, with the heavier meals in the morning.  If you eat your heaviest meal at the end of the day, you end up sitting around doing nothing to burn it off.

Exercise is a must, so accept that, and make time for it.  I have this cartoon in my cubicle at work, to always "push" me to the gym......



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/photo%20caption%20pics/schedule.jpg)


When I started exercising, I did it twice a day, when I first woke up, and about 2 hours before I went to bed.  Each session was only 15 minutes long, and I used a low impact DVD called "Walk Away The Pounds" wth Leslie Sansone.  It's not high impact at all, but it's a great workout, and I recommend them.

Here is a link to her site, and the page where you can order the DVDs that I started with.

http://www.lesliesansonevideos.com/watp3complete.htm

The DVD features a 1 Mile (15 minutes), 2 Mile (30 minutes), and 3 Mile (45 minutes) walk.  For the first month, I did the 1 mile twice a day.  After a month, did the 1 mile in the morning, and the 2 mile at night, in the 3rd month, the 2 mile twice a day, 4th month, 2 mile in the morning, and the 3 mile at night, and in the 5th month, the 3 mile twice a day.  I'm currently working on the 4 mile dvd, which is an hour, and features "boosted walking".


Here are two clips of Leslie's workouts.  This is the 1 Mile Walk....


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_5jioGx8wI[/youtube] 



And this is the 3 Mile walk......



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyEnvBHstyk[/youtube]


Just keep in mind that you won't see very quick results, but it will keep the pounds off.  You are better taking it off slowly, it stays off that way.  So far, I've maintained my 80 pound loss for about 5 years now. 

I hope this helps ya, Dev!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2008, 08:08:43 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well so far, it's a good day!  Not hot or humid in NJ, and that's always good!   ;D

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 15, 2008, 08:30:29 am

Mornin!
It's even cool here. was 65 this mornin.
Heard about the terrrible rip tides at the shore this morning.
There was a drowning in Wildwood just down the shore from my Grandparents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2008, 09:02:01 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 15, 2008, 08:30:29 am

Mornin!
It's even cool here. was 65 this mornin.
Heard about the terrrible rip tides at the shore this morning.
There was a drowning in Wildwood just down the shore from my Grandparents.

I believe there were 4 drownings this weekend off the Jersey shore.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 15, 2008, 09:03:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2008, 09:02:01 am

I believe there were 4 drownings this weekend off the Jersey shore.

WOW!
I don't know how y'all can swim in that freezin cold water anyway.
been there in august thought I'd have ta go to the Dr to have my balls dropped back down it was so cold !  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2008, 09:09:25 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 15, 2008, 09:03:54 am

WOW!
I don't know how y'all can swim in that freezin cold water anyway.  been there in august thought I'd have ta go to the Dr to have my balls dropped back down it was so cold !  :laugh:

wuss!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 08:11:15 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 16, 2008, 08:41:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 08:11:15 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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How is everyone today?

Very Very well thank you!
How are you this morning?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 09:17:22 am

I'm hanging in there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 16, 2008, 09:30:38 am

Hey Chuck, how much do you weigh this morning?  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 09:56:36 am

Quote from: shakestheground on July 16, 2008, 09:30:38 am

Hey Chuck, how much do you weigh this morning?  ::)

Oh please!  i'm not weighing myself this week!

after the bbqs and lack of exercise, I know i've put weight back on.  I'm avoiding the scales until Monday!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 16, 2008, 10:11:15 am

Good morning, Chuck.

I see you are, as I am, a practicer of avoidance.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 10:32:25 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 16, 2008, 10:11:15 am

Good morning, Chuck.

I see you are, as I am, a practicer of avoidance.  ;D

sometimes avoidance is a good thing!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 16, 2008, 10:41:14 am

It really can! I love avoidance.
Procrastination is also one of my favorites!  :P 8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 10:51:11 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 16, 2008, 10:41:14 am

It really can! I love avoidance.
Procrastination is also one of my favorites!  :P 8) ;D

Oh yeah, I can be a big time procrastinator.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2008, 11:18:14 am

Hiya Susie!

Sorry to hear things have been so stressful, but glad that they've finally let up for you!



(((((Susie)))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 16, 2008, 12:47:47 pm

HI Chuck!   I havent been online much lately, so I just now saw your tips for loosing weight.  Im going to try really, really hard.  Hopefully Bob will too.  Right now though niether I nor my husband can excerize, but we are trying to eat better. 

You're not going to believe this buy Ive come down with a new illness.  Geez "they" "it" wont give me a break.  Im off to see the doctor right now, then the chiropractor after that. (IF they dont put me in the hospital)


Thank you so much for taking out the time to post about weight loss.   If I may say so YOU LOOK MARVELOUS! 
Have a great day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2008, 08:31:47 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Inching closer and closer to the weekend!  Sleep in days!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 17, 2008, 02:06:38 pm

 ;)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZl3gGV4H6c&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:27:05 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We've made it to the weekend!   ;D


Who's got good plans?

I'm going to see "Mama Mia" tomorrow evening, and then out to dinner with friends.  I've got a bday party on Sunday, so I'm pretty much booked!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:39:18 am

Quote from: shakestheground on July 17, 2008, 02:06:38 pm

;)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZl3gGV4H6c&feature=related[/youtube]

lmao!

Truman, you had me laughing last night when I saw this!  I remember his "Fernando" routines from the show, and I loved this song.  I actually have the 45 rpm single.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 18, 2008, 08:40:50 am

Morning Chuck.  Hope you have a great weekend.   Do you have any plans to see DK?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 18, 2008, 08:45:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:39:18 am

lmao!

Truman, you had me laughing last night when I saw this!  I remember his "Fernando" routines from the show, and I loved this song.  I actually have the 45 rpm single.

LOL

I was hoping you would get what I meant.  That song is exactly what was going on in my head when I said YOU LOOK MARVELOUS CHUCK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 18, 2008, 08:49:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:39:18 am

lmao!

Truman, you had me laughing last night when I saw this!  I remember his "Fernando" routines from the show, and I loved this song.  I actually have the 45 rpm single.

45?!  I have his album with this song on an old beat-up cassette tape!  I still quote that song from time to time.

"Dahling, I love dancing, dancing to me is like standing still, only faster."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2008, 08:55:12 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2008, 08:49:50 am

45?!  I have his album with this song on an old beat-up cassette tape!  I still quote that song from time to time.

"Dahling, I love dancing, dancing to me is like standing still, only faster."

I dunno, Paul. Seems to me a 45-rpm record trumps a cassette tape, at least as a blast from the past.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:55:37 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2008, 08:49:50 am

45?!  I have his album with this song on an old beat-up cassette tape!  I still quote that song from time to time.

"Dahling, I love dancing, dancing to me is like standing still, only faster."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

"When I look into your eyes, I see  reflection of me!  Look at me dancing around in there!"

And btw, Paul!  Where you been?   Get your butt here more often!  You're missed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:57:02 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on July 18, 2008, 08:45:24 am

I was hoping you would get what I meant.  That song is exactly what was going on in my head when I said YOU LOOK MARVELOUS CHUCK!

Wonderful!  Marvelous!

 :laugh:

 :-* :-* :-*

Hiya Dev!  Y'all are making me laugh today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 08:57:43 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2008, 08:55:12 am

I dunno, Paul. Seems to me a 45-rpm record trumps a cassette tape, at least as a blast from the past.  ;)

Thanks, darlin'!   And how are ya? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 18, 2008, 08:59:50 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2008, 08:55:12 am

I dunno, Paul. Seems to me a 45-rpm record trumps a cassette tape, at least as a blast from the past.  ;)

45 definitely trumps a cassette; it simply was never released on CD as far as I know.  Great to see the video, though.  

Chuck, I have something to say to you, and I don't say this to everybody:  "You look Marvelous!  Absolutely Marvelous!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2008, 09:05:54 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2008, 08:59:50 am

Chuck, I have something to say to you, and I don't say this to everybody:  "You look Marvelous!  Absolutely Marvelous!"

and that comes from your heart, which is deep inside your body!    :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 18, 2008, 09:19:23 am

Quote from: shakestheground on July 17, 2008, 02:06:38 pm

;)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZl3gGV4H6c&feature=related[/youtube]

Thanks Truman for posting this YouTube.  I never had the cassette or 45 like some people around here.  But this is funny as hell.  You look marvelous

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 18, 2008, 09:50:31 pm

Thanks to Chuck, I can buckle up!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2008, 09:18:22 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I've been singing Abba all weekend!

Yes, I went to see "Mamma Mia" on Saturday....it was a blast!  If you go, don't expect a cinematic masterpiece.  However, if you love Abba music, it's a great movie to see!  it's fun, and I laughed out loud in a number of places!

Sunday was Kayla's birthday (she's 8) and I went to a pizza party.  A lot of fun!

This week is "Diversity week" here at my company, so I've decided to wear my pride jewlery all week.

;D

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2008, 11:08:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 21, 2008, 09:18:22 am

Yes, I went to see "Mamma Mia" on Saturday....it was a blast!  If you go, don't expect a cinematic masterpiece.  However, if you love Abba music, it's a great movie to see!  it's fun, and I laughed out loud in a number of places!

That's just about the same review I got Saturday night from a neighbor who saw it that evening.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2008, 11:13:00 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2008, 11:08:03 am

That's just about the same review I got Saturday night from a neighbor who saw it that evening.  :)

jeff, it was a blast!  One issue was the editing.  I think they over edited it, and they chopped up a lot of the choreography.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2008, 11:24:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 21, 2008, 11:13:00 am

jeff, it was a blast!  One issue was the editing.  I think they over edited it, and they chopped up a lot of the choreography.

I hear it has boys dancing without their shirts. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2008, 03:27:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 21, 2008, 11:24:40 am

I hear it has boys dancing without their shirts. ...  ;D

yes indeedy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 21, 2008, 03:37:21 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 08, 2008, 07:37:43 pm

It's a great, iconic 90s gay film.  So much so, it was a short-lived TV sitcom called "Some of my best friends" with Jason Bateman, Danny Nucci (who has the Danny Nucci crush around here, is it IndyDavid?) and Alec Mapa who is completely hilarious.

(http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/390/489/11/o_kissmeguido.jpg)

(http://crazyabouttv.com/Images/someofmybestfriends.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8e/Alec-mapa-2008.jpg/448px-Alec-mapa-2008.jpg)

Perhaps this is why Guido the dog was named Guido the dog by the lovely Joe & Bill from Amazing Race 1

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2008, 08:09:23 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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I can't berak out of the ABBA mold yet.....I've been listeing to one of their CDs in the car.  lmao!  Even as I type this, "Waterloo" is playing through my head!

hope y'all are well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2008, 08:52:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 22, 2008, 08:09:23 am

I can't break out of the ABBA mold yet.....I've been listeing to one of their CDs in the car.  lmao!  Even as I type this, "Waterloo" is playing through my head!

There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, Fernando!

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 22, 2008, 09:27:32 am

Mornin' Cellar and all your friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 08:56:24 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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It's been quiet on my blog lately!  Where are all the noise makers?


Git yur scrawny asses back here, pronto!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2008, 09:01:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 08:56:24 am

It's been quiet on my blog lately!  Where are all the noise makers?

It's been quiet all over. I checked in once yesterday afternoon and there were, like, two people logged on.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 23, 2008, 09:11:34 am

          HELLOOOOO


       (from noisy Rob)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 09:18:15 am

Hiya Rob!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 23, 2008, 09:18:53 am

Good morning Chuck ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 09:33:32 am

Good morning, Dev!  How are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 23, 2008, 09:33:33 am

See ... there are people about.

Nice to 'see' you Chuck.
Hope everything's going ok.

It's a bit on the late side here in Melbourne, so must get to bed.

BUT I SHALL RETURN   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 23, 2008, 09:34:33 am

GOOD NIGHT UNDERDOWN!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 09:46:25 am

see ya soon buddy!

thanks for stopping by!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 23, 2008, 11:47:29 am

Good morning Chuck! I got up just a few minutes ago, and my coffee is brewing. It won't be long til I'll be getting up at the crack of dawn to get ready to go to work!! BOO.

Do you still have "Mamma Mia" playing in your head?  ;)

Happy Wednesday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2008, 12:33:15 pm

Oh yeah!  Sure is!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 07:05:56 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

What's shaking everyone!  Big Hellos and hugs from the rainy and soaked state of NJ!  It's been raining since yesterday morning!  I'm gettng ready to build an ark!

However, the thunderstorms were cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 24, 2008, 07:16:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 07:05:56 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!

Chu-uuuck, darlin, I hate to break this news to you, but my calendar says today's Thursday!


(Ok, whatever you took, I WANT IT! LOL :laugh:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 08:24:10 am

Oooops!


I quouted my Monday post, but forgot to change the day!   :laugh:


I'm not the most alert person in the mornings!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 08:24:52 am

By the way, Chrissi, if you EVER point out one of my mistakes again, I'll send the Psycho Children after you!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 24, 2008, 08:40:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 08:24:52 am

By the way, Chrissi, if you EVER point out one of my mistakes again, I'll send the Psycho Children after you!   :laugh:

You can't scare me, they already LIVE here.... ::) ;)
The moment you have more kids than adults in your householed, the battle is lost :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 24, 2008, 08:44:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 24, 2008, 07:05:56 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

What's shaking everyone!  Big Hellos and hugs from the rainy and soaked state of NJ!  It's been raining since yesterday morning!  I'm gettng ready to build an ark!

However, the thunderstorms were cool!

I wish we'd get some rain.
We've just gotten some violent thunderstorms but not enough rain to amount to anything! >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 24, 2008, 10:58:14 am

Hi Chuck! I remember those week long rainy days in NJ from when I was a kid.  The sky stays grey and it rains constantly. 
Its been raining on and off here every day.  its  just enough to make the grass grow and the plants flourish.  :)
Got any fun plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:16:09 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

the weekend is upon us!  ;D  Hope y'all have good plans!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:17:14 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on July 24, 2008, 10:58:14 am

Got any fun plans for the weekend?

at the moment, no!  lmao.  And that's just fine with me!  After two busy weekends, it's good to have a "restful" one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on July 25, 2008, 08:20:16 am

I like that animation you added on CellarDweller !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 25, 2008, 08:28:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:16:09 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

the weekend is upon us!  ;D  Hope y'all have good plans!

Work work work!
It'll be fun though.
I'll have my girl and we'll have time to play too! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:48:30 am

*waves to Artiste*  thanks for stopping by!


*jumps on big brother Richard, and tickles him*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 25, 2008, 11:05:35 am

Morning Chuck.  Rest and relaxation sounds like an easy going kick back kind a weekend.  Hope you have fun friend

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 25, 2008, 11:35:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:48:30 am

*waves to Artiste*  thanks for stopping by!


*jumps on big brother Richard, and tickles him*

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

STOP!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 11:52:58 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 25, 2008, 11:35:31 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

STOP!!!!!!!

*stops..........for now*  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 25, 2008, 07:51:30 pm

 ;D

The photo of the day, read the bottom three lines. I dunno what wet nuts are.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:29:08 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on July 25, 2008, 07:51:30 pm

The photo of the day, read the bottom three lines. I dunno what wet nuts are.

If you don't know what wet nuts are, I feel sorry for Bob.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:32:00 pm

Ok, serious answer.

the bottom lines read:

Otherwise it comes with mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles.

Juniors come with mustard, pickles, onions.

Although, it's funnier as  "must let tom pic"......must let him pick what?


Wet Nuts are jars of nuts in a light sauce, that get poured over ice cream.  I'm tryng to find a pic, but I'm not successful so far.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 08:36:18 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on July 25, 2008, 07:51:30 pm

I dunno what wet nuts are.

(http://www.smuckers.com/images/products/5150000009.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 25, 2008, 10:37:18 pm

Hi Chuckles......just sending you a greeting from Australia......

http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/?action=view&current=IMGP0106.flv (http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/?action=view&current=IMGP0106.flv)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 11:43:57 pm

OMG!!!!

that was soooo cute!

Thank you!  It was sooo cool to hear you! 

We should do that!  Start a thread where we can post video messages so everyone who hasn't met us can hear what we sound like!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 25, 2008, 11:48:23 pm

Glad u liked it Chuckles......theres another one on Devs Blog I did too......

I started a new thread today in Anything Goes, encouraging people to do the same thing.....will be great if everyone joins in.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 11:52:42 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on July 25, 2008, 11:48:23 pm

Glad u liked it Chuckles......theres another one on Devs Blog I did too......

I started a new thread today in Anything Goes, encouraging people to do the same thing.....will be great if everyone joins in.....

Oooooh.    *looks at webcam in corner of comp*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 25, 2008, 11:54:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2008, 11:52:42 pm

Oooooh.    *looks at webcam in corner of comp*

Now keep it clean Chuckles......keep it clean......... ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2008, 11:20:59 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, the weekend is drawing to a close, and we're back to work.

I leave on Thursday afternoon to wing my wait out to California!  ;D   I'll be at another Brokie gathering!  God, that means I need to pack again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 27, 2008, 08:00:06 pm

Awe man, Chuck pack my in your bag!  :laugh: I hope you have a great time time in California. I will miss seeing all of you all. I have only been to the airport in LA so I have yet to experence it.

Man if I were able to go I would sure rent me a car an ride over to San Pedro and see where they filmed Shelter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2008, 08:03:22 pm

Truman!  You're back home?  I've missed you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 27, 2008, 08:11:35 pm

It is good to be back, and I've been to the post office and my dentures still ain't here!  :laugh:  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2008, 08:13:12 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on July 27, 2008, 08:11:35 pm

It is good to be back, and I've been to the post office and my dentures still ain't here!  :laugh:  ;D

have you picked up CryBaby?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 08:08:19 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today, and ready for a new work week!

I'm in my cubicle now, looking at piles of work to be done!

Grrrrrrrr.   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 28, 2008, 08:43:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 08:08:19 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today, and ready for a new work week!

I'm in my cubicle now, looking at piles of work to be done!

Grrrrrrrr.   >:(

Did you just say you are in a cubicle and you've got "piles" ;D  ouuuchhhhh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 28, 2008, 08:49:33 am

Morning Chuckie poo :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 09:20:17 am

Quote from: ZK on July 28, 2008, 08:43:10 am

Did you just say you are in a cubicle and you've got "piles" ;D  ouuuchhhhh

 :laugh:

behave yourself, Matt!   ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 09:21:13 am

mornin' Dev!  Good to see ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 28, 2008, 12:22:57 pm

Hiya Chuckie,
have lots of fun in LA!
Say hi to Teresa, Gail and whoever of the Roadtrippers will be there and give 'em a big ole Brokie hug from me. Wish I could be there with y'all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2008, 02:03:08 pm

You got it, sweetheart!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2008, 06:50:58 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that y'all are well today!

Got all my filing done yesterday, and I'm getting the cubicle clean for my trip!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 29, 2008, 02:13:39 pm

Be sure and tell Gail that she is mystically connected to Jake because he was in Donnie Darko and she lives in Anadarko.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2008, 02:23:25 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on July 29, 2008, 02:13:39 pm

Be sure and tell Gail that she is mystically connected to Jake because he was in Donnie Darko and she lives in Anadarko.

rotflmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 29, 2008, 03:02:52 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on July 29, 2008, 02:13:39 pm

Be sure and tell Gail that she is mystically connected to Jake because he was in Donnie Darko and she lives in Anadarko.

Was Anna Darko the little sister?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2008, 07:07:55 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I may be leaving work early today!  ;D

If all goes well, and the weather holds, my team at work has an invite to go onto a boat, and then out to dinner later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 30, 2008, 07:16:01 am

You should make Blaze your team mascot.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 30, 2008, 07:52:25 am

Morning Chuck.  Have fun today! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 30, 2008, 08:28:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 30, 2008, 07:07:55 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I may be leaving work early today!  ;D

If all goes well, and the weather holds, my team at work has an invite to go onto a boat, and then out to dinner later!

That sounds like fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 30, 2008, 02:24:49 pm

For a three hour tour?

You would make a great Gillagan.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2008, 02:37:24 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on July 30, 2008, 02:24:49 pm

For a three hour tour?

You would make a great Gillagan.  :laugh:

Ya know, Truman, you've always spoke so nice about me, and in the past you've said you like the way I say things, so I woulda guessed you'd say I was the professor.

Nope. you make me a big goof ball.

*sits in corner and pouts*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 30, 2008, 03:37:16 pm

Aw, little buddy!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 31, 2008, 08:28:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 30, 2008, 02:37:24 pm

Ya know, Truman, you've always spoke so nice about me, and in the past you've said you like the way I say things, so I woulda guessed you'd say I was the professor.

Nope. you make me a big goof ball.

*sits in corner and pouts*

Oh Ya big Baby!
Everyone knows your more like Ginger anyway!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 31, 2008, 08:32:54 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 31, 2008, 08:28:35 am

Oh Ya big Baby!
Everyone knows your more like Ginger anyway!  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good morning Chuck and friends!!!   Happy Thursday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2008, 08:41:29 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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I leave work at noon today, and then I'm off, into the wild blue yonder, winging my way to LA to be with Brokies!

;D


Oh, my boating trip was fun yesterday, and I learned to very important things!

#1.  If you have too many people sitting in the front of the boat, when it stops, it dips.  If a wave approaches, everyone gets wet.


 ::)

#2.  If you bend over to grab the front of the boat to hold it steady, the car keys you have in your shirt pocket will fall out, into the lake, never to be seen again.


 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 31, 2008, 08:54:10 am

Hard lessons.  :(

Bon voyage!!! Have a great time in LA!  

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 31, 2008, 06:15:16 pm

Be careful out yonder, don't take any wooden nickles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 01, 2008, 08:33:21 am

YAY!! Chuckie is in Cali!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 02, 2008, 12:52:05 pm

Did you loose your car keys?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 04, 2008, 02:35:11 pm

Oh Little Brother Where art Thou?? :'(

Hope you are having fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 05, 2008, 07:44:03 am

I hope he cuts his phone back on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 05, 2008, 08:08:47 am

Quote from: shakestheground on August 05, 2008, 07:44:03 am

I hope he cuts his phone back on.

When is he coming home?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 05, 2008, 09:19:51 am

Hey Chuck.  Hope you post something soon and come back soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 11:29:04 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm home!

I got home last night, on the later side, and just went straigt to bed. 

I had a blast in L.A., and I'll post about it here soon, as soon as I'm done catching up on what I've missed.  I miss my Brokie friends, but missed you guys here as well!

Hope that everyone is doing well!

I took today off work, and have my car at the shop for an oil change, getting my laundry done,  and uploading pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 06, 2008, 11:31:55 am

Welcome home!  ;) We'll be looking forward to hearing about and seeing your experiences!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 11:35:49 am

*waves to Shasta*

I have a lot of catching up to do!  I haven't even gotten past my own blog yet!   :laugh:

and then I have to hit DCF too!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 06, 2008, 01:27:49 pm

That's all good. We're patient.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 06, 2008, 03:28:31 pm

Hiya Chuckie! :D

Good to have you back. Lookin forward to your LA report and pix :).

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 11:29:04 am

I took today off work, and have my car at the shop for an oil change, getting my laundry done,  and uploading pics.

OMG, I misread this. I read I took today off work, and have my cat at the shop for an oil change, ...

I was like WTF?  :o :o :o

Now that would have been a poor kitty, lol :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 05:10:29 pm

lmao!  Poor Blaze!  Needing an oil change already!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 06, 2008, 05:26:25 pm

Welcome Home Chuckles!  Good to have you back.  Do tell us all about your brokie meet in LA and post a bunch of pics.  I know they will be good ones!   Hugs for you from me Jersey Friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 07:47:12 pm

Well, here I am, back in NJ after spending the past few days in L.A., with Brokies!

It was wonderful to meet some members I haven't yet (Junior, O2BeInLA), reconnect with members haven't seen in some time (Scott, Mary, EnnisDelMark, Nova, Lyle (Mooska) ) and see the friends I see more frequently than others (DontWantToSayGB, BCatJr, Teresa, MichaelFlanaganSF, BayCityJohn).

I sent a PM to another member before, saying "never enough time", that I get to see sooooo many people at the gatherings, but because there are sooo many people to see, the quality of time is sometimes not what I hope.  Between wanting to see everyone, and everyone wanting to see everyone else, it can be hectic, but well worth it.

I watched the laughing, the craziness, the crying, the attempted herding of cats, plans gone awry, plans that went off without a hitch, and everything else in between, and had a ton of fun!

Now....onto my L.A. memories and quotes......





Late night dinner or very early breakfast with gnash (Jimmy) and Dennis, and discussions of chocolate chip pancakes.

"Who's Cocoa?"

Talking to Rich (LoneLeeB3) on the phone when MichaelFlanagan arrived, and passing the phone to Michael so they could chat.

An eye opening shopping trip with Michael and Jimmy one night.   >:D

The meet and greet at Plummer Park, and the fact that Michael and I couldn't find ice for the luncheon.

The place where we finally got the ice had a name (I can't remember what it was) that Michael felt was good for funeral palor.

The Jake Tour!

"Aye dios Mio!  Es Jésus!  Santa Maria!"

Rooming with Michael Flanagan, we had great talks, and many laughs!

"I believe I was promised a cupcake!  Where's my Red Velvet Cupcake?"

The wedding!!!!!  Member GairR2000 attended this weekend with her daughter Audra (who we met in S.F.) and Audra's partner, Kristen.  Audra and Kristen wanted it 'kept quiet', they didn't want to make the weekend about them.  They arranged to get married that weekend, and did so on Monday.  It was a brief, but very sweet ceremony, atteneded by GailR2000, Teresa, myself, and Sid401K.  ;D

"Are you talking about Award Winning Actress, Reese Witherspoon?"

Calling Truman (ShakesTheGround) and having everyone sing Happy Birthday to him through speaker phone.

DontWantToSayGB (Ted) getting friendly.....very friendly....with our hottie waiter at dinner.  ;D

Dancing at the club "Rage".

Driving Brokies around in my car, listening to MichaelFlanagan's CDs.  He broadened my musical tastes, and let me borrow two CDs. 

Phillip, who would shout out people's screen names as they passed by in his cute accent!  "CellarDweller"!  "TellYouWhat"!

The performances at the House Party in Hollywood.  Such gifted performers, and they truly touched their audience.  There was no way we could thank them enough, and that includes our hosts for the night.  They were generous with their home, food, and time and were so happy to have us there.  Thank you so much for everything!!!

Seeing The Dark Knight with all the Brokies.  Heath gave a great performance!

Shopping for a belt that had a buckle that can be taken off.  I had two special buckles to wear that weekend.  One a gift from a friend, and one a Brokeback Mountian buckle, and I found a belt and was able to wear them both.

"No more Jessica Simpson pics in "Le Bar", or I will have to kill you, Chuckie!"  :D :D :D

"Herding Cats!"

The Farmers Market and The Grove.  Great places to shop.

"This Abercombie & Fitch is the gayest one I've ever seen!"

The viewing of Brokeback Mountain.  Seeing the huge crowd of people to see it was wonderful.

Diana Ossana and the Q & A after the show.  Diana was personable, sweet, answered all the questions, and signed autographs for everyone who wanted one.  The expression on her face when she discovered that John was wearing Heath's/Ennis' shirt was something to see.  And then when she saw I was wearing a replica of the buckles the cast and crew got, she pointed and said "I remember those!!!!".

The emcee who introduced the movie.  He mentioned our forum, and the fact that one of our members traveled from Germany to be there that evening.  He then read letters from Peter McRobbie (John Twist), producer James Schamus, and director Ang Lee, who said in his letter "Does 'Great to be nominated?' mean 'Should have won?' " to which everyone applauded.  Just before everyone stopped clapping, I shouted out "You bet!" and got some laughs from the brokies.

;D

The dinner afterwards at the Silver Spoon, such a great place, and great dinner, and great way to end the trip for me!  I moved from table to table and got to see pretty much everyone, and was able to get many hugs!

Seeing EnJaRoux (Ruby), Teresa and Ben Franklin (Frank) again.  Gave me memories of my Wyoming Road Trip.

Getting the "Mod/TDS/Tech" piccy at the House Party.  ;D

Q:  "Well....do angels have sex?"
A:  "I don't know, but she doesn't look happy."

Sooooo much to discuss!  It was a great 5 days!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2008, 07:49:00 pm

my copy of the Brokeback press book.

Improved.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 06, 2008, 09:40:05 pm

Yay, Chuckie!  You went, you saw, you conquered!  Thanks so much for the fun report.  I know you were the life of the party.  ;D  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 07, 2008, 02:08:25 am

Thank you so much Chuckie for your report! :-*

I would give something to have been there that evening with the BBM screening and Diana Ossana. Love that girl.
Heck, I would have loved to be there for the whole gathering of course. Nothing better than being together with Brokies for real. (But I don't complain, I'll go for a EuroBrokie meeting tomorrow, yay! :D)


There was a wedding? :o Gail's daughter married? Wow, that's great to hear. Gotta email her some congrats and good wishes for the newlyweds.


Any pics (not from the wedding, but from the weekend)?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2008, 08:31:06 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I'm back at my cubicle, missing Brokies!   :'(

One consalation is that it appears that my cubicle has remained clean while I was away, no major explosions to deal with.

;D

Hiya Chrissi and Meryl!  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

I'll be posting pics of the trip this weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 07, 2008, 08:32:21 am

Great Report about your good ole Brokie time.  Glad you had fun Chuck. Love the Diana autograph.  More pics please!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Ellemeno on August 07, 2008, 11:24:13 am

Chuck, thank you so much for the report!  I'd love to hear more about what Diana said.  It sounds like it was a wonderful time.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 07, 2008, 02:07:05 pm

Heya Chuck! :)  Thanks so much for sharing your experience here with us.  Sounds amazing!
8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2008, 08:18:34 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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I'm glad it's the weekend, I need sleep!   Hope you all have good plans!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 08, 2008, 08:31:02 am

A number of plans have been made over time, bubbling to the top from time to time, hoping to get picked u in an endless cycle like a ferris wheel.

Have a Nice Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2008, 09:46:11 am

sounds interesting!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2008, 01:56:58 pm

Well, our house is short one pet now.


Aside from Blaze, we had a beta fish that we named Frick (we had a friend for him, Frack, who died some time ago).  Mom went out and came home to find Blaze running around the house, with Frick in his mouth.

::)

That kitten is getting into everything! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 08, 2008, 02:06:26 pm

 :laugh: :'( :laugh: :'( :laugh: :'( :laugh: :'( :laugh:

Poor little ole' fish.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 08, 2008, 05:02:41 pm

 :D

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&feature=rec-fresh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2008, 09:44:18 pm

rotflmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2008, 10:15:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 08, 2008, 01:56:58 pm

Aside from Blaze, we had a beta fish that we named Frick (we had a friend for him, Frack, who died some time ago).  Mom went out and came home to find Blaze running around the house, with Frick in his mouth.

 :o

Hmm. Who was the alpha fish?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2008, 05:36:28 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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I've finally posted all my pics up from the L.A. gathering, in the LA thread.  You can find them here:


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16181.msg394076.html#msg394076

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2008, 09:04:23 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Oh who am I kidding?  Happy Monday?  Bleh!!!!   Mondays suck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 11, 2008, 11:24:42 am

Hey Chuck,
you're so right: Mondays suck. And they suck big time when you just came home from a Brokie meeting over the weekend. I'm so tired, and some of my poor fellow EuroBrokies got their flights cancelled, etc. They're still on their way, trying to get home. Poor girls.

But we had a great weekend together. Brokies rule! No matter whether Europe or the US! :)


Saw your pics over at the LA gathering thread. Loved 'em. Thanks for posting! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2008, 11:42:29 am

Hiya Chrissi!


I'm glad you liked them!  I hope you are able to post pics of the Euro gathering!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2008, 09:01:00 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, lemme tell you what happened today on the way to work......


I was driving through one of the towns, and they were repainting their crosswalks.  they were halfway done, and the painters had put up the orange cones.

The guy in front of me (not on a cell phone or anything) wasn't paying attention and plowed right through the freshly painted crosswalk.  He ran over the cones, and trapped a bunch of them under his car.  He had so many of them, I couldn't tell how man. 

He kept driving the way I was going, so I followed him to see how long before he pulled over to get them out from his car.  One fell out, then another, then he started to pull over, and a third fell out.  He saw that one in his rear view mirror, and pulled back into traffic, thinking that was the only one, and kept going.

then another came out from the car.  I could see there was a 5th cone still under it.  I just started laughing.  I pulled up next to him, and contemplated telling him about the last cone, but then the light changed, and he pulled away from me, and turned into another direction than I was going.


I can't imaging being so completely oblivious that you don't know you have 5 traffic cones under your car.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 12, 2008, 10:04:39 am

Talking about being "oblivious"......

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2008, 10:47:02 am

*waves to Katie*

that's tooooo funny!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 13, 2008, 01:41:41 am

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Hi Chucky....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 08:52:33 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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Big hugs out to all my BetterMost friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 05:32:21 pm

Well, it's very interesting to see how Blaze is developing.  I don't remember watching Midnight go through all this, but then again, I was only 18 so maybe I never noticed it, but I'm watching Blaze learn all sorts of new stuff now.

;D

When we first got Blaze, he just played and was oblivious to stuff.   One time, we couldn't find him and thought he got out (he didn't) and we were wandering around shaking his food box, but he didn't come out.  He didn't connect that sound to food.

Now, when we shake his box, he comes running.

We're up early during the week.  On weekends, when the sun comes up, if someone doesn't come downstairs, he sits in the hallway and meows until someone comes to feed him.

Our stairs to the attic and basement have doors.  He's learned to recognize the sound of someone going up or down the stairs, and will stand at the door to see who is behind it.

Lastly, we have a driveway on the side of our house.  When a car pulls in, he will jump in the window and look out and meow through the screen at you as you walk by.

:D

He still hasn't totally learned to not nip at fingers, though. 






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 05:33:24 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 13, 2008, 09:00:58 pm

He has really grown fast!!! Cute as ever!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 13, 2008, 11:29:23 pm

......And who said gay men dont like pussys...... ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 14, 2008, 05:24:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 05:32:21 pm

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OMG, he's that big already? :o
And what a beautiful cat. Black cats are the most beautiful cats anyway (Biased? Me? - ok, I admit it, my cat was a black one ;D).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 08:08:59 am

Good morning, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope all is well in your corners of the world!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 14, 2008, 10:31:49 am

Mornin Chuck.  Your kitty is beautiful.  I love black cats.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2008, 03:14:47 pm

Oh, I forgot to post a pic of the Brokeback Belt buckle I got on Ebay, and it arrived the day before I left for LA, so I was able to wear it to the screening.


 ;D







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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 09:21:34 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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We made it to the weekend!  It's upon us!!!!

It's time for a sexy dance!!!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 15, 2008, 09:27:57 am

Gees Chucky, I know its YOUR Friday morning, but its my Friday night here and Im about to go to bed............NOW with the vision of that bloke in that very brief, very very brief whatever you call it,  embedded on my brain.

Now how the hell am I gonna get to sleep......... ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 09:49:08 am

Oooops!


sowwwy Katie!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2008, 03:42:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 09:21:34 am

It's time for a sexy dance!!!!



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I'll have to check this at home. Here at work all I can see is a bunch of little boxes.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 03:49:55 pm

ahhhh....your job must block Photo Bucket.

do check when you get home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 15, 2008, 06:50:43 pm

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Now that's a sexy dance!  Happy weekend, Chuckie!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 06:58:25 pm

 :laugh:


hiya Meryl!   that is tooooooooo funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 15, 2008, 07:04:19 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I love it !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on August 15, 2008, 07:06:43 pm

Wow, wow, wow !!

A 3-some!! ??

Great pic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 15, 2008, 09:21:15 pm

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Heya Chuck!  I thought I'd come and add to your dance party! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 11:06:49 pm

*waves to Amanda*

Cool smilies!!   Thanks for posting them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 16, 2008, 12:10:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 05:32:21 pm

Well, it's very interesting to see how Blaze is developing.  I don't remember watching Midnight go through all this, but then again, I was only 18 so maybe I never noticed it, but I'm watching Blaze learn all sorts of new stuff now.

;D

When we first got Blaze, he just played and was oblivious to stuff.   One time, we couldn't find him and thought he got out (he didn't) and we were wandering around shaking his food box, but he didn't come out.  He didn't connect that sound to food.

Now, when we shake his box, he comes running.

We're up early during the week.  On weekends, when the sun comes up, if someone doesn't come downstairs, he sits in the hallway and meows until someone comes to feed him.

Our stairs to the attic and basement have doors.  He's learned to recognize the sound of someone going up or down the stairs, and will stand at the door to see who is behind it.

Lastly, we have a driveway on the side of our house.  When a car pulls in, he will jump in the window and look out and meow through the screen at you as you walk by.

:D

He still hasn't totally learned to not nip at fingers, though. 






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Chuck, Blaze is beautiful and my black Code is in love now  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 16, 2008, 12:12:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2008, 09:21:34 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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We made it to the weekend!  It's upon us!!!!

It's time for a sexy dance!!!!



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That is so funny........I had Napster playing songs it wanted to and your sexy dance ended up fitting the song perfectly that came on........and I do mean perfectly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2008, 01:05:01 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Big hugs out to all my BetterMost friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 16, 2008, 02:25:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2008, 01:05:01 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Big hugs out to all my BetterMost friends!

Hey Chuck, how is life in New Jersey today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2008, 12:28:13 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 16, 2008, 02:25:03 pm

Hey Chuck, how is life in New Jersey today?

Life is quiet, which is welcome!   :laugh:


Spent the day relaxing, and posting Teresa's round up pics in the Wyoming section.

How about you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2008, 07:03:50 pm

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, I had a productive day.  Managed to sleep in until 10:30am, hit the gym, make lunch, come online for a bit, get spare keys to my car made, hit the gym again, make dinner, and now I'm here for the night.

How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 17, 2008, 07:17:33 pm

Hi Chucky....

Monday morning here just after 9am......cold day here in Aussie, so Im not planning on doing much, in fact I could go back to my warm bed and snuggle up for a while.......but I wont.....

Hey, where do you work as a loans officer?......bank, credit union or finance company?.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2008, 07:30:39 pm

Hiya Sue!


I work in an actual bank, in the commerical lending department.

Monday morning, huh?  It's 7:30PM Sunday night here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 17, 2008, 07:51:45 pm

I worked in a credit union.....doing personal loans and car loans

Always used to amuse me......I would get a couple come in who own their home, worked in their jobs for over ten years, who would timidly ask me if they would possibly be approved for a $10,000  loan to go on a trip or something.......

and then, I would get a 17 yr old, been in a job for a week, who would walk in, bold as brass, slap the desk, tell me he wants $20,000 to buy a "you beaut" V8 car that a mate is selling him cheap, and that he needs the money "yesterday" and how soon can he get it, and where does he sign........

I used to have a standard answer ........I would say........"See that man sitting in the Loans Manager's office.....does he have a white beard, and is he wearing a red suit?"........

I have a lot of funny stories from doing that job......bet you do too......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 18, 2008, 08:53:44 am

Morning Chuck bud :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 09:37:13 am

Mondays suck, BetterMost!!!!


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:D :D

Hope ya'll are having a good day! 

Hiya Dev!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 18, 2008, 02:21:52 pm

Hey Chuck and good Monday to you!!!

Also, I was wondering why Basement Bitch does not have a blog  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 03:10:51 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 18, 2008, 02:21:52 pm

Hey Chuck and good Monday to you!!!

Also, I was wondering why Basement Bitch does not have a blog  ;D

don't  make me slap you, Jack!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2008, 03:39:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 03:10:51 pm

don't  make me slap you, Jack!

Don't slap him, just take a swing at him with your murse!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 06:20:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2008, 03:39:56 pm

Don't slap him, just take a swing at him with your murse!  :laugh:

I keep telling you, it's a mariconera!


Jeff>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2008, 06:30:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 06:20:48 pm

I keep telling you, it's a mariconera!

I know that, but "murse" is easier to spell!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2008, 06:44:52 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 07:04:57 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Blaze is driving me crazy today!  He has to be at the vet's to be neutered at 8am.  Well, the vet said no food or drink for him as of 9pm last night.  Had to hide his food and water dish, he's walking around meowing his head off!  He want to eat!

Poor little guy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2008, 07:50:27 am

Poor little guy allright..........He is soon to find out, that missing his food and drink, aint all hie's gonna miss out on.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2008, 08:12:48 am

Hey Chucky......just in case you have to give Blaze any meds......heres how you do it......

Giving pills to cats and dogs
 
 
CATS:

 

1.   Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

 

2.   Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

 

3.   Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.  Put band aid on left thumb.

 

4.   Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.

 

5.   Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

 

6.   Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

 

7.   Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

 

8.   Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with its head just visible from below spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

 

9.   Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply band-aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Throw pieces of towel in garbage.

 

10.  Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

 

11.  Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

 

12.  Ring fire brigade to retrieve the friggin' cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

 

13.  Tie the little ****'s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining room table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down. Pray vigorously while performing all steps.

 

14.  Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

 

     15.  Arrange for Cat Rescue to collect the mutant cat from hell and ring local pet

     shop to see if they have any hamsters or fish.

 

 

DOGS:

 

    1.   Wrap it in bacon or slice of luncheon meat.

 



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 09:18:26 am

You have no idea how true that is!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2008, 09:32:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 09:18:26 am

You have no idea how true that is!


 :laugh:

Oh yes I do.....and anyone else who has ever owned a cat will know too.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 19, 2008, 09:50:43 am

Alternative:  pray medication comes in tuna-flavored liquid, pry open mouth, squirt in with little syringe.  Be sure to wear safety goggles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 09:57:18 am

LOL!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 19, 2008, 10:17:22 am

Hi Chuck sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 19, 2008, 12:54:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 07:04:57 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Blaze is driving me crazy today!  He has to be at the vet's to be neutered at 8am.  Well, the vet said no food or drink for him as of 9pm last night.  Had to hide his food and water dish, he's walking around meowing his head off!  He want to eat!

Poor little guy!

The vet I take Crybaby to advertizes that he will neuter female cats and castrate male cats (and dogs).

I once knew a woman who had her pet goat (female) "fixed".

Well good luck anyway. I will have to tell you all about the bird Crybaby almost caught last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2008, 01:40:07 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 19, 2008, 12:54:50 pm

I will have to tell you all about the bird Crybaby almost caught last night.

Oh, God!  :o

If I live to be 100, I'll never forget the time I watched helplessly as a cat killed a robin--couldn't get there fast enough to throw the saucepan I had in my hand, plus there was a six-foot-tall chain-link fence between me and the cat.

Sorry, cat lovers, but I could have cheerfully brained that pussy with that saucepan. ...  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 05:15:02 pm

Well, Blaze is back, and Mom is pissed.


We had an appointment for Blaze at 8am.  The nurse told my mom that Blaze was in at 8, but the surgery wasn't until noon.

Mom looked at the nurse and said....."so what your saying is this poor animal hasn't eaten since 8pm last night, and he has to sit here and go hungry for another 4 hours before he even has surgery?"

If I had been there, and the nurse said that to me, I would've said "When you give him the shot, I hope he bites you."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2008, 06:10:41 pm

YOUR MUM IS PISSED...??..........WHAT ABOUT POOR LITTLE BLAZE..??

When he goes to lick his balls, hes gonna find out he aint gone none anymore....... :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 06:25:32 pm

I'm sure he'll be fine.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2008, 06:31:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 06:25:32 pm

I'm sure he'll be fine.   ;D

Oh yeah !!!.......Like yiou've been there....??.... ::) ::)

(seriously,I am all for desexing and neuteuring animals....owning a pet shop, I am fully aware of all the unwanted kittens and puppies born to dogs and cats of irresponsible owners)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 19, 2008, 06:54:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2008, 05:33:24 pm

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I love this photo.. Blaze looks so funny in it!

How did he get on with the op?

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 07:55:10 pm

Looks like he's doing fine.

He's moving around, eaten dinner, and drank his water bowl dry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2008, 08:17:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 07:55:10 pm

Looks like he's doing fine.

He's moving around, eaten dinner, and drank his water bowl dry.

........just relaxin now, I guess......

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 19, 2008, 08:20:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 07:55:10 pm

Looks like he's doing fine.

He's moving around, eaten dinner, and drank his water bowl dry.

When is he having that species reassignment surgery to turn him into a dog?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 08:44:44 pm

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 19, 2008, 09:29:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 08:44:44 pm

::)

Hee Hee!  :-*  :-*
September caint git here fast enough!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2008, 10:02:37 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 19, 2008, 09:29:08 pm

Hee Hee!  :-*  :-*
September caint git here fast enough!!

I know!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2008, 06:54:50 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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:D :D

Hope ya'll are having a good day!    OMG, it's very very cold here in NJ.  It's only 58 degrees this morning.  I love the cold, but for August....that's way below what we normally wake to.  It's usually not this chilly in the mornings until mid september.

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 20, 2008, 12:00:17 pm

Meow.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2008, 12:04:59 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 20, 2008, 12:00:17 pm

Meow.

How is Crybaby, Tru?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 20, 2008, 10:28:51 pm

Hi cellar dweller chuck.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2008, 08:30:29 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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It's almost the weekend!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 08:19:05 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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We've made it to the weekend!  ;D


Humph.....no posts here yesterday!  Not cool.....perhaps it's time to clean the place up!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 22, 2008, 08:42:16 am

Hi Chucky.....I will be the first to post on Friday, even though my friday only has an hour and half to go.

Not that I got much to talk about, and Im tired and ready to "hit the sack".

  How is Blaze going?

Hope you have a happy Friday, and a restful weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 22, 2008, 08:43:22 am

happy Friday.
I'm red ta go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 22, 2008, 08:49:19 am

Hey Chuck, Happy Friday to you, I thought first thing this Morning when I woke up, "its friday, Chuck will singing and dancing".

I can't wait till I get to the office and see the responce to the refrigerator.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 09:41:37 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 22, 2008, 08:42:16 am

How is Blaze going?

Blaze is doing great!  Running about, eating, his usual self.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 09:55:24 am

Quote from: shakestheground on August 22, 2008, 08:49:19 am

I can't wait till I get to the office and see the responce to the refrigerator.

I want to hear about any replies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 10:00:33 am

Quote from: shakestheground on August 22, 2008, 08:49:19 am

Hey Chuck, Happy Friday to you, I thought first thing this Morning when I woke up, "its friday, Chuck will singing and dancing".

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 22, 2008, 10:12:50 am

I have decided to show my face round here, even if you did tempt me with the cleany uppy fairy, then refuse to send him round to me.So just to show how bighearted I am, I'm going to pop in here.
Which I think just goes to show, I might be small in stature but am big of heart.
Can't believe you still wont send round Mr. cleany uppy, particularly as I told you the tragic tale of the loss of my pool boy !!!!
Anyway, just to show I forgive you, nearly, have a wonderful weekend,and by the way your cat is the spitting image of the one I have who uses the toilet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 22, 2008, 10:16:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 10:00:33 am

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Bet you wont send Mr pole dancer round to my house either !!!!
What a rich and varied life you lead. Is there something in the water your way, grows them so fine?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 10:31:00 am

Quote from: optom3 on August 22, 2008, 10:12:50 am

  I have decided to show my face round here, even if you did tempt me with the cleany uppy fairy, then refuse to send him round to me.So just to show how bighearted I am, I'm going to pop in here.  Which I think just goes to show, I might be small in stature but am big of heart.
Can't believe you still wont send round Mr. cleany uppy, particularly as I told you the tragic tale of the loss of my pool boy !!!!
Anyway, just to show I forgive you, nearly, have a wonderful weekend,and by the way your cat is the spitting image of the one I have who uses the toilet.

Welcome to my blog!


for you, sweetie!




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 10:32:12 am

Quote from: optom3 on August 22, 2008, 10:16:01 am

Bet you wont send Mr pole dancer round to my house either !!!!  What a rich and varied life you lead. Is there something in the water your way, grows them so fine?

That pole is in my cellar.......the dancer keeps me company.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 22, 2008, 10:56:11 am

Morning Chuckie!!  Hope you have a great weekend!\

I think Mr. Cleany Uppy is more of a beautiful butterfly then a fairy..   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 12:00:14 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on August 22, 2008, 10:56:11 am

I think Mr. Cleany Uppy is more of a beautiful butterfly then a fairy..   ;D

that's not what he told me................ ;)  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2008, 03:52:19 pm

boo!!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 06:15:02 pm

Ahhhhhhhhhh!

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 22, 2008, 06:29:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 10:31:00 am

Welcome to my blog!


for you, sweetie!




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O.K I am checking in here daily. See I am so easily bought, a picture a day keeps the blues at bay.
Big thankyou.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 22, 2008, 06:55:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 10:31:00 am

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 :o

Oh, my goodness! Quick! Where's my butterfly net. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2008, 07:47:09 pm

Mr Cleany Uppy is a big hit.  lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 23, 2008, 10:29:30 am

Good Saturday morning, Chuck, when you get here.

I've been catching up in here and reading with great interest everything about Blaze. 
   Naughty Blaze eating the fish Frick,
   poor Blaze starving while waiting to be neutered,
   smart Blaze learning to recognize the sounds that mean his food is coming,
   and Blaze meowing when the sun comes up on Saturday.  Hope he didn't wake you up too early today.

He sounds like quite an entertaining kitty and he's beautiful ... and so big!  From the pictures, it looks like you love him, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 12:46:44 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 12:47:40 pm

Hiya Debbie!  Good to see you back, even if only briefly!

If it's not too personal, please update us on what's going on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 23, 2008, 12:55:59 pm

TGIS! The first week of school was very long--I thought about that song, 8 Days a Week!

Happy Saturday Chuck! Any good plans? I slept late and missed the first reports of the Dem. running mate--I wanted to see that, darn it. I like Joe Biden.

Give Blaze an ear rub from me!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 01:03:56 pm

Hiya Shasta!

I'm just chillin' for now....then off to the gym, and then to a freinds bday party.

How about you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 23, 2008, 01:43:07 pm

Here I am again. I was going to post this on my blog, but as it involves sort of cleany uppy themes I thought I would clutter your blog with it.!!!!
I have as said before had to let my gardner and pool guy go,times is tough.As you know I was feeling deprived of my weekly fix of toned, young  and tanned bare chest.

My daughter has a very good friend here and was at her house last night.She was brought back home by the older brother who I believe is 19/20.He also just happens to be gorgeous. He was chatting away as the 2 girls said their goodbyes.
He asked me if I had really let my gardener go and was doing it myself.I told him sadly so.He then said, I will come and do the lawn for you on Fridays if you would like.I thanked him and declined as we had let our gardener go for financial reasons. He told me he did not want and would refuse payment.
He then continued with, just ask me in for a couple of beers afterwards!!!!!

By this time I was hyperventilating,I wondered if I was imagining things or getting the wrong end of the stick.He then moved closer and reminded me of how at his parents last party, he had saved the most tender ribs for me.I had wondered then but told myself I was delusional/senile.
He also always seemed to arrive outside for a cigarette when I was there.
I was left in no doubt, when he said, you know my father fancies you as well!!!!!

Am I human? yes, am I tempted?
of course, would it be insanity? categorically, but he really is a feast to behold.Will I do anything? I hope to God not.
It is however one of the most flattering things that has happened in a very long time.
I am older than his mother !!!!
I am "suffused with a sense of pleasure"

I think you better send me another cleany uppy fairy before I do something remarkably stupid.

I feel I have entered some parallel Mrs Robinson sort of universe.  This world still has the ability to pull the rug from under my feet.!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 23, 2008, 02:27:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 12:47:40 pm

Hiya Debbie!  Good to see you back, even if only briefly!

If it's not too personal, please update us on what's going on.

Thanks, Chuck, good to be here.

Do you mean basically the things I PM'd you on Dave Cullen, for everyone here to read?  That's not too personal.  And here's a fuller story, because you've heard it in bits and pieces as it happened.

So for all of you who don't know:  I went to Colorado at the end of May, intending to go on the Wyoming trip.  But my mom had fallen right before I got there, and two days after I got there, she had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital because she couldn't get out of bed.  I cancelled the Wyoming trip, although I have been to Oxford and to the BBM event in LA since she started improving.  Meanwhile I've been in Colorado most of the summer and am going back there this coming Friday.

Regarding my mom, there was nothing broken, but she was very weak and couldn't even sit up straight in a wheelchair.  After four days the hospital sent her to the Rehab wing of a nursing home, where she could get physical therapy to build up her strength, and now she's also getting occupational therapy (practicing skills like dressing, etc.)  She's progressed from being in bed, to propelling herself in a wheelchair, and now to being able to walk with her walker and sit in a chair for part of the day.

At first we and the social worker didn't know if she could ever go home again.  They thought her best long-term hope was assisted living.  But her own goal was to go home.  The social worker thought that in that case, she would need 24-hour care at home, but she wants her privacy.  Her goal is to be able to take care of herself.  We don't know how it will end.

When I first got to Colorado in May, her house was a shambles because she couldn't do anything to take care of it, and she is also a grand collector of unread newspapers, newspaper clippings, puzzle magazines, empty tubes that once had paper towels on them, empty canisters that had had hand-cleaning towels in them -- just everything.  My sister, brother-in-law, aunt, cousin and I started out by throwing lots of trash away, but I had to sort through her clippings to save some of them while trying to reduce the volume -- I knew that if she ever did go home, she'd be asking for them.  We started out by moving the "keep" items to the basement.

Then we decided that whether the house was to be sold (if she went to assisted living) or whether she came back home, it need to be thoroughly cleaned and painted inside.  (Some rooms hadn't been painted since the house was built in 1961.)  We started boxing up her books (20 sealed boxes plus more loose books on basement shelves), moving furniture to the basement, getting rid of some old furniture that was in the basement that she wouldn't miss, and then painted the livingroom and hall.  When my brother came out on vacation in July, he moved even more furniture to the basement, did some handyman chores, and started painting the back bedroom which had once been his (and had tape marks from posters on the walls) but recently had been where my mom stored books and so on.  After he went home, my brother-in-law and I finished (for the most part) painting that bedroom.

I've started painting the bedroom where I'm sleeping, so far just the two primer coats to cover the dirty old peach paint.  I'll finish it when I get back.  Now, in the other rooms, we also went through the papers in desk drawers and dresser drawers and organized things, and moved the furniture once the drawers were empty.  The one room we haven't touched yet is my mom's own bedroom (except to throw out obvious trash).  She has a bed, a diningroom piece that was my grandmother's, and three chests of drawers in there -- too much furniture, especially for using the walker.  All the furniture is piled with stuff on top as high as it will go.  So that also has to be organized, and then we have to move the furniture -- except the bed, at least -- somewhere, before painting.  She's okay with the painting and is picking out the right shade of blue this week.

Somehow this painting project turned into a home remodeling project with contractors involved.  My mom originally wanted a new water heater, new copper plumbing throughout the house, and a new sink with a garbage disposal.  The portable dishwasher was broken and started leaking so badly that it ruined a big place in the linoleum kitchen floor.  We finally convinced her to get a built-in dishwasher (thinking partly in terms of what a new buyer might eventually expect to find).  Every time she is unhappy about something, she blames it on the built-in dishwasher, but actually this expanded project started out by getting the plumbers involved regarding the garbage disposal.

The plumbers next door, who operate as general contractors, had to get their electrician to see whether the sink was already wired for a garbage disposal (it wasn't).  While they were there, they found lots of electrical code violations (some from my dad's handyman work) and the plumbers found plumbing code violations (again, some from my dad's handyman work where he put a second clothes washer and dryer upstairs in the kitchen because my mom couldn't go up and down the stairs ten years ago to use the appliances in the basement.  They gave us options, but we decided to have everything brought up to date and modernized.

Cabinets had to be taken out to make room for the dishwasher, and after much discussion, we decided to go ahead and have all new cabinets put in the kitchen, as well as new floor tile and a paint job.  The electricians had to have the cabinet guy remove some other cabinets anyway and remove drywall, so they could run new wiring through the walls to put in the number of plugs and so forth that are required by current code (eliminating an extension cord for the stove clock to plug in, as just one example, and eliminating some wire that ran outside the wall instead of inside of it).  So, basically a new kitchen, except for the appliances.

We're also getting the downstairs bathroom (which has a tiny shower) remodeled -- shower will be the same size, but won't be cracked and peeling.  And the upstairs bathroom will be completely remodeled -- new walk-in full-size shower designed for handicapped access with a bench, grab bars, etc.

So right now, I am living in the bedroom which is being painted, and have one desk chair to sit in in the livingroom.  The comfortable livingroom chair is buried behind boxes of cabinets which the handyman contractor and I recently picked up and he brought home from Home Depot.  Now there's also floor tile and a new dishwasher (still in its box) and other stuff taking up most of the livingroom floor space, and in one corner there are gallons and galloons of primer and paint for the handyman to use in the kitchen and stairwell.  The refrigerator in the kitchen is still plugged in, and I have access to the microwave on the desk and the toaster on the kitchen table, which is in the livingroom.  The gas stove is disconnected and is sitting in the livingroom, too.

And to top it all off, something plugged up the old laundry tub in the basement, so I can't do laundry downstairs because the washer empties into the laundry tub -- it overflowed last weekend and took all night to do down.  (The upstairs washer empties into the same laundry tub, too, at present, and it's disconnected now anyway.)  The plumber's assistant (his wife) promised to get that situation taken care of before I get back, when they install the new laundry tub and snake the line.  And they hope to have the downstairs bathroom finished so I (and the contractors) can use that when they start tearing apart the upstairs bathroom. 

They actually suggested, before we began, that I might have to stay in a hotel or something for a while, but I'm hoping that this week while I'm in PA will alleviate the need for that.  I still have to be in Colorado as much as possible to pick out fixtures that are being installed (it will be a light fixture next), to see my mom and do her bills and bookkeeping, to do my own painting, to start clearing out my mom's bedroom, etc.  Even if we run out of time and have to get the contractors to paint her bedroom, we would have to clear off and move furniture out of the way.

So that's what's been happening........   ;D     :laugh:    ;D    :laugh:   just have to keep my sense of humor, and not be too hard on my sister and brother-in-law about helping out.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 23, 2008, 02:28:38 pm

OMG, Optom!!!!!

He's 19 -- legal. As long as I wasn't married--I'd go for it.

But married. No. I'd resist.

I'm a firm believer in not pooping in my own bed.  :P 8) ;D  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 23, 2008, 02:30:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 01:03:56 pm

Hiya Shasta!

I'm just chillin' for now....then off to the gym, and then to a freinds bday party.

How about you?

Sounds like a plan, Chuck. I'm just chillin' too--gonna work on lesson preps for next week and do some laundry later. No biggies!

Have fun at the party. I love birthday cake!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 23, 2008, 04:00:54 pm

Debbie, I know it is dry in Colorado, but I hope you will keep an eye on that stuff in the basement, stuff can ruin down there.

Good luck with the construction, sounds like you all have the next few hollidays spoken for.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 04:51:01 pm

some new Blaze pics to post.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/blaze006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 04:51:35 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/blaze007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 04:51:58 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/blaze%20pics/blaze013.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 23, 2008, 05:23:52 pm

Oh he is such a handsome cat Chucky......

Hey, is that a little mouse pen you have there too.

We sell mice and rats in the pet shop. Actually one of the rats had babies two days ago....Im going in to work there for the day today, I will take a photo of the babies.....they are so cute.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2008, 05:42:17 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on August 23, 2008, 05:23:52 pm

Hey, is that a little mouse pen you have there too.

that's the home of a minature hamster named Picachu.  Mom works at a pre-school.  That's one of the pets in the classrooms, she has it for the summer to feed and care for it, until school starts again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 23, 2008, 05:53:56 pm

Yuk I hate mice and rats..ewe.  I had a mouse for a pet when I was a kid.  Got loose in the house.  My dad made sure he caught it.  It died the next day  :'(

Last night I found a huge, huge spider.  She built a big web right outside the front of the house.   It looked pretty dangerous and pregnant! 

Bob went out to kill it.  I told him make sure you kill it!   Dont you know the sucker got away, damn shit.  Now we got a dangerous spider lurking out side the house. 

I think its the rain bringing out all the spiders.  There's several web around lately

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 23, 2008, 07:06:14 pm

Beautiful pictures of Blaze, Chuck.  I love his shiny fur coat.  And you have a hamster again, how nice!

Hi, Truman.  Yes, it's getting so crowded in the basement now that I have to be careful to keep the cardboard boxes away from where the plumbing work is being done, and where the water might overflow.

Actually, Colorado was extremely dry all summer and then last weekend we had 3 inches of rain in about 2 days and that's almost unheard of.  There was a big puddle in the middle of the floor, fortunately not by the boxes, but we had to wipe it up and move furniture so the unpainted walls down in that part of the basement could dry out and not get moldy.  And we threw out an old rug that got soaked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 23, 2008, 07:29:47 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on August 23, 2008, 02:28:38 pm

OMG, Optom!!!!!

He's 19 -- legal. As long as I wasn't married--I'd go for it.

But married. No. I'd resist.

I'm a firm believer in not pooping in my own bed.  :P 8) ;D  

You know what, just the inference/offer has taken 10 years off me. I was looking at my stunning daughter, and realising in a couple of years, all the offers would be in her direction.That made me feel suddenly old, like a right of passage or handing over the torch.
I would love to take up his offer, but it is never going to happen.
It will however make me smile in bleaker moments.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 23, 2008, 09:00:14 pm

Quote from: optom3 on August 23, 2008, 07:29:47 pm

You know what, just the inference/offer has taken 10 years off me. I was looking at my stunning daughter, and realising in a couple of years, all the offers would be in her direction.That made me feel suddenly old, like a right of passage or handing over the torch.
I would love to take up his offer, but it is never going to happen.
It will however make me smile in bleaker moments.

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 11:21:32 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


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Damn, I'm tired from last night.  I was at the party until after midnight!  Didn't get home until almost 1am.  Sheeeeet!   I'm toooo old for this stuff!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 24, 2008, 11:32:12 am

mornin Chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 11:43:13 am

*waves to Dev*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 24, 2008, 01:00:04 pm

Morning, Chuck!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 24, 2008, 01:27:32 pm

Chuck, the politician, I know you were out net working and getting our message out to the community!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 01:51:16 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 24, 2008, 01:27:32 pm

Chuck, the politician, I know you were out net working and getting our message out to the community!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 12:22:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 11:21:32 am

Happy Sunday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Damn, I'm tired from last night.  I was at the party until after midnight!  Didn't get home until almost 1am.  Sheeeeet!   I'm toooo old for this stuff!

 :laugh:

You are as old as the man you feel.So I would be getting to grips with that cleany uppy fairy of yours.If hecan't raise at least a smile amongst other things, then sorry but no more late parties for you.
I can remember my Physics lecturer saying if you're not in bed by 10.00pm go home !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 25, 2008, 05:35:15 am

Quote from: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 12:22:09 am

You are as old as the man you feel.So I would be getting to grips with that cleany uppy fairy of yours.If hecan't raise at least a smile amongst other things, then sorry but no more late parties for you.
I can remember my Physics lecturer saying if you're not in bed by 10.00pm go home !!

 :laugh: :laugh:

A friend of mine would tell his mom the same-"if I'm not in bed by 10:00, Mom, I'll be home."   :o  :o

Another one -- when told "be careful" would say "if I'm not, I'll name it after ya".

I'd have been grounded for life. LOL

Mornin' Chuck! Have a good Monday--that may be an oxymoron, but anyway---TRY to have a good Monday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 06:58:33 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, as happy as a Monday morning can be!  bleh!  Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 25, 2008, 08:39:08 am

Good morning, Chuck.  Hope Monday isn't too bad and that you get through the day quickly and enjoy the evening. 

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 08:54:27 am

Morning Shasta, Debs, and anyone else who visits my blog!


I put up a new poll in the "polling place" section, that I hope you find interesting.

Here's a link.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,22270.0.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2008, 09:07:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2008, 11:21:32 am

Damn, I'm tired from last night.  I was at the party until after midnight!  Didn't get home until almost 1am.  Sheeeeet!   I'm toooo old for this stuff!
 :laugh:

Baloney. I'm old enough to be your ... older brother, and I regularly party till the bar closes (2 a.m.) on Saturday nights.

Of course, yesterday I was in bed all day sick with a migraine. I wonder if they could be connected?  ???

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:17:09 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2008, 09:07:27 am

Baloney. I'm old enough to be your ... older brother, and I regularly party till the bar closes (2 a.m.) on Saturday nights.

So much for me havin' more energy than you, huh?   ;) :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2008, 09:07:27 am

Of course, yesterday I was in bed all day sick with a migraine. I wonder if they could be connected?  ???

 ;D

Ya think?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 25, 2008, 09:28:14 am

Howdy Chuck :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 09:34:40 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on August 25, 2008, 05:35:15 am

:laugh: :laugh:

A friend of mine would tell his mom the same-"if I'm not in bed by 10:00, Mom, I'll be home."   :o  :o

Another one -- when told "be careful" would say "if I'm not, I'll name it after ya".

I'd have been grounded for life. LOL

Mornin' Chuck! Have a good Monday--that may be an oxymoron, but anyway---TRY to have a good Monday!

LOL to the I'll name it after you. I love a Monday when I have a smile on my face. I was grounded for 6 months for smoking at 17.A little me out of wedlock, they would have put me in a convent and had the child adopted.!!!
What's more to be really cruel it would have been one of those silent convents !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 09:40:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 08:54:27 am

Morning Shasta, Debs, and anyone else who visits my blog!


I put up a new poll in the "polling place" section, that I hope you find interesting.

Here's a link.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,22270.0.html

I love the new poll, we quite often play something similar in our house. I was quite shocked at how flexible some of my morals are, decidedly patchy in places.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:41:27 am

Quote from: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 09:40:06 am

I love the new poll, we quite often play something similar in our house. I was quite shocked at how flexible some of my morals are, decidedly patchy in places.

I'm glad you liked it!  I have the book at work today, and maybe will take the polls with some of my coworkers here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 25, 2008, 11:27:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:41:27 am

I have the book at work today, and maybe will take the polls with some of my coworkers here.

Sounds like fun!  I liked the poll, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 25, 2008, 11:21:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2008, 09:41:27 am

I'm glad you liked it!  I have the book at work today, and maybe will take the polls with some of my coworkers here.

Any more of those polls that show how dubious my morals can be??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 06:41:17 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I slept better last night, and I'm feeling a little better today than I did yesterday.

Fiona, the other surveys have a lot more questions (up to 25) and I'll consider posting them once the current one gets some more replies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 26, 2008, 06:39:35 pm

Well, Happy Tuesday, Chuck.  I see it's been a little quiet in here today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 08:59:46 pm

That's ok!

Quiet can be good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 26, 2008, 09:07:04 pm

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/poppedin.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 09:28:02 pm

Oh snap!

She's pickin' on me! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 26, 2008, 09:30:18 pm

(http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/gaydar-5230.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 09:31:07 pm

what a shocker!

and if that's your gaydar machine, it's time for an upgrade.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 26, 2008, 11:21:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 06:41:17 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I slept better last night, and I'm feeling a little better today than I did yesterday.

Fiona, the other surveys have a lot more questions (up to 25) and I'll consider posting them once the current one gets some more replies.

Well I shall look forward to that.It just prolongs the excitement and anticipation.!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:27:02 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm finally starting to feel like I'm back to normal.....whatever that is.

The past two nights, I've taken Tylenol PM Rapid Release formula to sleep.  I usually take two tylenol PMs each week night, I have sleep issues.

Well, apparently, they changed some of the ingredients for the rapid release formula, and I had crappy sleep, with dreams that kept waking me up.  Last night, I wanted to see if it was the pills that made the difference, and I went back to the usual pills.  I had no problems last night.

I don't know what they put in those new pills, but ewwwwwwwh.  Never buying those again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 08:42:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2008, 09:31:07 pm

and if that's your gaydar machine, it's time for an upgrade.   ;D

Don't make fun of my gaydar and I won't make fun of your gay-talking-thingie. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:48:25 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 08:42:30 am

Don't make fun of my gaydar and I won't make fun of your gay-talking-thingie. :)

You're just jealous cause yours doesn't talk.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:21:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:48:25 am

You're just jealous cause yours doesn't talk.

It may not talk, but it sure makes a whole lot of noise when it senses you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:29:01 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:21:43 am

It may not talk, but it sure makes a whole lot of noise when it senses you!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:29:53 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:41:52 am

Paul>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:50:36 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:41:52 am

Paul>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Chuck

Oh, stealing my smilies huh?

take this!



Paul>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/smiley_slapacrossroom.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:55:28 am

How 'bout a hug??

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/blackdesires/icon_smiley_Hugs.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:56:59 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/hug.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:58:50 am

There, that's better.  :)

***beepbeepbeepbeep***

Oops, better turn down the gaydar...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:04:59 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 09:58:50 am

There, that's better.  :)

***beepbeepbeepbeep***

Oops, better turn down the gaydar...

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/uig.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 10:07:50 am

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/damnedinblack18/gaydar.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:12:38 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 10:07:50 am

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c362/damnedinblack18/gaydar.jpg)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/thatwasgay-1.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 10:14:56 am

(http://pdxsocialbutterfly.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/gaydar_white.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:28:01 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 27, 2008, 10:14:56 am

(http://pdxsocialbutterfly.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/gaydar_white.gif)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/gay-1.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 27, 2008, 10:40:47 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/GayThreadcongrats.jpg)

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:47:09 am

Quote from: Meryl on August 27, 2008, 10:40:47 am

;D  ;D  ;D

Meryl>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/pie.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 27, 2008, 10:49:10 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ya'll so funny  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:50:58 am

Hiya Truman!

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here's an old friend for ya..........














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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 27, 2008, 10:54:52 am

Stoopid gurl is so gay!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4p6dsfEjt0[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 10:57:14 am

grrrrrrrrrr.

I'll have to see the video at home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 27, 2008, 10:58:07 am

See, something to look forward to, other than your cat attacking you....... :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 11:08:36 am

Quote from: shakestheground on August 27, 2008, 10:58:07 am

See, something to look forward to, other than your cat attacking you....... :'(

lol!

I felt badly for Blaze today.....he was wanting attention....I played with him a bit, but then needed to go to work.  Mom and Dad come home tonight, things will be back to normal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 12:32:41 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 12:38:47 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 12:32:41 pm

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/gay9.gif)

Hiya Rich!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 01:10:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 12:38:47 pm

Hiya Rich!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/219qsnt_th.gif)

No fair! >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 02:12:11 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 01:10:38 pm

No fair! >:(

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 02:16:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 02:12:11 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/hug.gif)

LOL! Thats better!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 27, 2008, 02:29:52 pm

Awe ya'll are so sweet.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 02:31:32 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 27, 2008, 02:29:52 pm

Awe ya'll are so sweet.  :-*

Truman!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/219qsnt_th.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 27, 2008, 03:23:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:27:02 am

I'm finally starting to feel like I'm back to normal.....whatever that is.

The past two nights, I've taken Tylenol PM Rapid Release formula to sleep.  I usually take two tylenol PMs each week night, I have sleep issues.

Well, apparently, they changed some of the ingredients for the rapid release formula, and I had crappy sleep, with dreams that kept waking me up.  Last night, I wanted to see if it was the pills that made the difference, and I went back to the usual pills.  I had no problems last night.

I don't know what they put in those new pills, but ewwwwwwwh.  Never buying those again!

Oh those new Tylenol Rapid Release formula pills don't work on gay people. Didn't you know that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 03:24:09 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 27, 2008, 03:23:33 pm

Oh those new Tylenol Rapid Release formula pills don't work on gay people. Didn't you know that?

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 07:09:57 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 27, 2008, 10:54:52 am

Stoopid gurl is so gay!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4p6dsfEjt0[/youtube]

Hey Truman.......I've never heard that Katy Perry song before.  Is her song "I Kissed A Girl" big by you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 09:30:25 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 27, 2008, 03:23:33 pm

Oh those new Tylenol Rapid Release formula pills don't work on gay people. Didn't you know that?

Do they work on Psycho Children?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 09:37:14 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 07:05:56 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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We have a three day weekend coming up for Labor Day, does anyone have any good plans?

I'll be at a bbq one of my cousins is throwing!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 28, 2008, 08:01:13 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 12:32:41 pm

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What???? Richard Simmons, gay  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 28, 2008, 08:03:34 am

Chuck, what is that song that I just heard on Z100? You'll never see me again is the title I think. It's a dance song.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 28, 2008, 08:06:45 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2008, 09:30:25 pm

Do they work on Psycho Children?  ;D

Well they don't work on gay Psycho Children  :) They have special anti gay ingredients that will keep gay people (including gay Psycho Children) up all night instead of making them sleep  :laugh:
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 08:32:25 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 28, 2008, 08:03:34 am

Chuck, what is that song that I just heard on Z100? You'll never see me again is the title I think. It's a dance song.

Hiya Jack!

the song is called "Cry For You (You'll Never See Me Again)" by September.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 28, 2008, 08:32:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 07:09:57 pm

Hey Truman.......I've never heard that Katy Perry song before.  Is her song "I Kissed A Girl" big by you?

Naw, I just found her on youtube, I have never heard of her. Is she real you think?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 08:38:50 am

Quote from: shakestheground on August 28, 2008, 08:32:53 am

Naw, I just found her on youtube, I have never heard of her. Is she real you think?

Truman, Katy Perry is a real recording artist.  Her song "I Kissed A Girl" has been #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks now.

Some stations are not playing the song, because of the subject matter.  ::) So I'm not surprised you haven't heard it.


Check it out, let us know what you think.





[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoKPi8xtyjA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 28, 2008, 11:17:13 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 27, 2008, 01:10:38 pm

No fair! >:(

Wow, it hasn't been quiet here the last couple of days!   ;D

Hi, Chuck, Richard, Truman, Meryl, Jack, Jeff and everyone else.

And I feel for Blaze, wanting attention just when everyone has to leave the house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on August 28, 2008, 11:41:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2008, 08:27:02 am

Happy Wednesday, BetterMost!!!!
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I'm finally starting to feel like I'm back to normal.....whatever that is.
The past two nights, I've taken Tylenol PM Rapid Release formula to sleep.  I usually take two tylenol PMs each week night, I have sleep issues.
Well, apparently, they changed some of the ingredients for the rapid release formula, and I had crappy sleep, with dreams that kept waking me up.  Last night, I wanted to see if it was the pills that made the difference, and I went back to the usual pills.  I had no problems last night.
I don't know what they put in those new pills, but ewwwwwwwh.  Never buying those again!

I have sleep issues too, Chuck.  Tylenol PM never worked for me.  Exedrin PM has always worked beautifully.

More recently, I've been taking an herbal supplement called NightRest by Source Naturals, and that works super-well for me too.  (I feel better about taking that, so I'm not taking acetominophen when I don't need it.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 11:50:22 am

Quote from: dejavu on August 28, 2008, 11:17:13 am

Wow, it hasn't been quiet here the last couple of days!   ;D

Hi, Chuck, Richard, Truman, Meryl, Jack, Jeff and everyone else.

And I feel for Blaze, wanting attention just when everyone has to leave the house.

Hi Debbie!
Hope you are doing well.
Chuck, I can't take those PM products. I don't know what is in them but they put me into a depression the following day or two.
Is everyone ready for summer to come to an end?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on August 28, 2008, 11:57:53 am

Heck, no — I can't freaking believe Summer's almost over!!  Went by in a blink!!

(Although I imagine in GA the Summer's a bit longer and more wearing...)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:17:49 pm

*Does happy dance*


Summer's almost over!


Fall is my favorite season!  Cool, crisp air, leaves changing color, pumpkin picking, holiday season about to start!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:19:32 pm

Quote from: LauraGigs on August 28, 2008, 11:41:03 am

I have sleep issues too, Chuck.  Tylenol PM never worked for me.  Exedrin PM has always worked beautifully.

More recently, I've been taking an herbal supplement called NightRest by Source Naturals, and that works super-well for me too.  (I feel better about taking that, so I'm not taking acetominophen when I don't need it.)

I hate having sleep issues!  Grrrrrrrrrr.

I've never heard of "NightRest"....I'll have to look into that!

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 11:50:22 am

Chuck, I can't take those PM products. I don't know what is in them but they put me into a depression the following day or two.

Really?  I've never had that problem.  I feel very rested after taking them when I wake in the morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 12:19:57 pm

Quote from: LauraGigs on August 28, 2008, 11:57:53 am

Heck, no — I can't freaking believe Summer's almost over!!  Went by in a blink!!

(Although I imagine in GA the Summer's a bit longer and more wearing...)

Boy you can say that twice and mean it.
Sometimes summer can last till winter! LOL
Last year Truman came the first week in December and we wee in shorts and a T shirts!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:22:20 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 12:19:57 pm

Boy you can say that twice and mean it.  Sometimes summer can last till winter! LOL  Last year Truman came the first week in December and we wee in shorts and a T shirts!

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwh.


I would be pissed if I had to deal with that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 12:44:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 12:17:49 pm

*Does happy dance*


Summer's almost over!


Fall is my favorite season!  Cool, crisp air, leaves changing color, pumpkin picking, holiday season about to start!

;D

You are one crazy person Chuckie! ;D
But you're not alone. I've often wondered why in hell for so many people fall is their favorite season. Will never understand it. In those "getting to know you" questionnaires, most people say fall.

 :o ???

What? Fall is by far the worst season! Simply because summer is my favorite. I love the heat, the sun and the loooong daylight hours. Days in the 90ies are the best ones for me.

So to me fall means this is all over now, and it's such a long, long time till the next summer comes :(. I can take winter and I also love spring because it bears the promise of summer. But fall? Everything is getting cold and dark and grey - urgh :P.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 01:21:41 pm

I kissed a girl is such a catchy song.... its no 1 here too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 01:41:03 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 28, 2008, 12:44:38 pm

What? Fall is by far the worst season! Simply because summer is my favorite. I love the heat, the sun and the loooong daylight hours. Days in the 90ies are the best ones for me.

Ugh.....I hate the summmer......heat, humidity, sunburns, mosquitoes, wasps & hornets, power shortages, blah blah blah....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 02:26:30 pm

I LOVE the fall!
It's my favorite by far!
Changing leaves, crispness in the air, fall festivals and Country Fairs, Halloween!!
I lovei t!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 02:30:07 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 01:21:41 pm

I kissed a girl is such a catchy song.... its no 1 here too.

I love that song!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 28, 2008, 03:22:16 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 11:50:22 am

Is everyone ready for summer to come to an end?

Not this summer -- I want to do it over and sit in the shade all day.   ;)

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 01:41:03 pm

Ugh.....I hate the summmer......heat, humidity, sunburns, mosquitoes, wasps & hornets, power shortages, blah blah blah....

But you do have a point there, summer has its drawbacks.  Actually, I like the time from September 1 to December 1 the best.  I'd be ready for that if I could slow down and enjoy it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 28, 2008, 04:07:17 pm

I like the third week of October, and the third and forth week of April, and sometimes the first week of May.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on August 28, 2008, 04:19:20 pm

Damn, you have it down to the weeks, Truman?  Or are you pulling our leg?   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 28, 2008, 04:30:22 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 28, 2008, 04:31:50 pm

Well they seem to be the best part of the fall and spring. And the time after tax time is always better.

Chuck I watch that video and it was good. She should be famous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 05:34:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 01:41:03 pm

Ugh.....I hate the summmer......heat, humidity, sunburns, mosquitoes, wasps & hornets, power shortages, blah blah blah....

awww... I feel sorry for you - Then kelda looks out at the rain which has been going on ALL summer and realises she'd prefer that!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 05:51:44 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 05:34:27 pm

awww... I feel sorry for you - Then kelda looks out at the rain which has been going on ALL summer and realises she'd prefer that!!!

LOL!
Girl! You need to come across the pond for a visit!!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 06:01:55 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 05:51:44 pm

LOL!
Girl! You need to come across the pond for a visit!!  8)

Ah, if only my pennies would stretch that far.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 06:42:49 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 02:26:30 pm

I LOVE the fall!
It's my favorite by far!
Changing leaves, crispness in the air, fall festivals and Country Fairs, Halloween!!
I lovei t!

Me, too, Rich!

Don't forget fresh apple cider and ginger-spice cookies!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 09:12:43 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 06:01:55 pm

Ah, if only my pennies would stretch that far.

Well, when I win the lottery I'll send for ya!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 09:13:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2008, 06:42:49 pm

Me, too, Rich!

Don't forget fresh apple cider and ginger-spice cookies!  ;D

I love fresh apple cider!
There is a place we go to in the moutains where they make it and they make the best apple bread too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2008, 09:25:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 09:13:38 pm

I love fresh apple cider!
There is a place we go to in the moutains where they make it and they make the best apple bread too!

Not much for apple cider.  But I do love hot chocolate!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 29, 2008, 12:36:34 am

Quote from: Kelda on August 28, 2008, 06:01:55 pm

Ah, if only my pennies would stretch that far.

My tired self read this too quickly... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 08:33:43 am

Happy Friday, BetterMost!!!!


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Labor Day Weekend is here!  The official end of summer!  ;D

Monday is a holiday for me!  I'm soooo excited to get a great, short week!  ;D  I have a BBQ to go to at my cousin's place, there's going to be about 25 DiGuilio cousins all in one yard.

I'm sure at one point the police will be called.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 29, 2008, 08:57:41 am

"I'm sure at one point the police will be called".


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 29, 2008, 10:09:13 am

Have a wonderful long weekend Chucky...

Its the first day of Spring over here on Monday...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 10:48:00 am

ahhh, so you'll be getting warmer temps as we're getting colder ones.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on August 29, 2008, 10:59:35 am

Katie, are you down under ?

1st day of Spring or Fall ??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 29, 2008, 11:11:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2008, 10:48:00 am

ahhh, so you'll be getting warmer temps as we're getting colder ones.

Labor day weekend means I see less of my husband than usual, as half the locals invade the shop for ribs,steaks, collard greens.Not that I am really complaining,we need a good weekends business.
So all go out and buy your bbq food, supporting your local independent supermarket!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 29, 2008, 05:21:56 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on August 28, 2008, 09:12:43 pm

Well, when I win the lottery I'll send for ya!!  ;D

 :)  :-*

Quote from: southendmd on August 29, 2008, 12:36:34 am

My tired self read this too quickly... :o

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 30, 2008, 11:17:22 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on August 29, 2008, 08:57:41 am

"I'm sure at one point the police will be called".


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Maybe Chuck should have gone to the show with Guido.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 30, 2008, 02:29:07 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 30, 2008, 11:17:22 am

Maybe Chuck should have gone to the show with Guido.

Guido?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 30, 2008, 09:24:32 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on August 30, 2008, 11:17:22 am

Maybe Chuck should have gone to the show with Guido.

Guido the killer Pimp?? :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2008, 10:39:13 pm

My cousin Guido, and his partner, Mike.  They couldn't come to the bbq today, they had tickets to a show.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 31, 2008, 12:21:12 am

Got this in the mail the other day.......I've certainly had many barbecues like this one.....

BBQ   RULES
We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine...

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:

(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine....

(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.

Important again:

(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine....

(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:
(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 31, 2008, 07:14:56 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 31, 2008, 12:21:12 am

Got this in the mail the other day.......I've certainly had many barbecues like this one.....

BBQ   RULES
We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine...

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:

(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine....

(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.

Important again:

(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine....

(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:
(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

That's funny to read, but the sad thing is that I bet it's true for 90% of heterosexual couples :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 31, 2008, 07:33:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2008, 10:39:13 pm

My cousin Guido, and his partner, Mike.  They couldn't come to the bbq today, they had tickets to a show.

So when I hear Guido - i think of this little guy and his two daddy's Joe & Bill from the amazing race!

(http://www.gamesetwatch.com/guido.jpg)

(http://www.buddytv.com/articles/tar-team-guido.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 31, 2008, 11:00:08 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 31, 2008, 12:21:12 am

Got this in the mail the other day.......I've certainly had many barbecues like this one.....

BBQ   RULES
We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine...

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:

(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine....

(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.

Important again:

(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine....

(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:
(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

That is soo true it's almost not funny.I dread it when my husband comes home with a whole load of meat and utters the immortal words,I thought we would have A BBQ  and save you the cooking.
All the above happens, several marinades, assorted salads, which I have to go out to the supermarket and buy the ingredients for.
The final straw occurs when the burnt offerings arrive fresh from the grill and if I am  not quite able to pull off the, that looks delicious face,he turns away sulking and muttering, that's the last time I offer to cook.
Oh please let that be true.Only it never is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 31, 2008, 11:27:05 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 31, 2008, 12:21:12 am

Got this in the mail the other day.......I've certainly had many barbecues like this one.....

BBQ   RULES
We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine...

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:

(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine....

(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.

Important again:

(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine....

(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:
(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 01, 2008, 01:57:18 am

Quote from: optom3 on August 31, 2008, 11:00:08 am

That is soo true it's almost not funny.I dread it when my husband comes home with a whole load of meat and utters the immortal words,I thought we would have A BBQ  and save you the cooking.
All the above happens, several marinades, assorted salads, which I have to go out to the supermarket and buy the ingredients for.
The final straw occurs when the burnt offerings arrive fresh from the grill and if I am  not quite able to pull off the, that looks delicious face,he turns away sulking and muttering, that's the last time I offer to cook.
Oh please let that be true.Only it never is.

q.e.d.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2008, 11:04:20 am

Happy Monday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya BetterMost friends!

I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and that everyone who has a three day weekend today, is enjoying the extra day!

I was at a BBQ on Saturday, with about 25  of my cousins.  Then yesterday, we celebrated my niece's bday, and the fact she got her driver's license.

Today is a rest day.  :laugh:

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 01, 2008, 07:07:22 pm

Hey Chuck.  Congrats to your niece.  DL is quite a right of passage.                           

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2008, 07:09:56 pm

Oh, she's excited!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 01, 2008, 09:53:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 01, 2008, 07:09:56 pm

Oh, she's excited!  ;D

Spent the day glued to the tennis.Actually not 100% true,had a quick trip to the beach as the waves were really high and the kids love jumping them.Came home made assorted rubs, marinades and salads so husband could incinerate,oops BBQ various hunks of cow and pig.
Then managed to catch some tennis.
I have a not so secret crush on Nadal. Now watching Murray,my fellow Scotsman hopefully get through to the next round.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 01, 2008, 10:17:55 pm

 ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 01, 2008, 11:11:11 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 01, 2008, 10:17:55 pm

???

No wonder you look puzzled.Posted in totally the wrong place,because I am trying to watch tennis and type.Someone told me women are meant to be able to multi task.This one obviously can't sorry.Still keeps everyone on their toes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 06:53:32 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya BetterMost friends!

LOL at Fiona posting in the wrong place!  I've done that a few times myself.  Multi-tasking and too many windows opened up are not a good combination.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 02, 2008, 09:50:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 06:53:32 am

Happy Tuesday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hiya BetterMost friends!

LOL at Fiona posting in the wrong place!  I've done that a few times myself.  Multi-tasking and too many windows opened up are not a good combination.

 :laugh:

I am happy I was able to bring some laughter into your life.It makes me feel useful.
I have in the past sent a confidential email to my business partner about our lazy good for nothing staff, only to find I had pressed the send all button.!!!!
What was even worse was the time I left a very explicit cellphone message for the love of my life, only to realise I had sent it to my father.They were both in the J part of my address book.
Daddys little girl, is a position you hold for life,the poor man needed half a bottle of best scotch to recover from that one.!!!! Not to mention a good dictionary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 02, 2008, 11:31:28 am

Quote from: optom3 on September 02, 2008, 09:50:39 am

I am happy I was able to bring some laughter into your life.It makes me feel useful.
I have in the past sent a confidential email to my business partner about our lazy good for nothing staff, only to find I had pressed the send all button.!!!!
What was even worse was the time I left a very explicit cellphone message for the love of my life, only to realise I had sent it to my father.They were both in the J part of my address book.
Daddys little girl, is a position you hold for life,the poor man needed half a bottle of best scotch to recover from that one.!!!! Not to mention a good dictionary.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
You're fun Fiona!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 11:34:21 am

Quote from: optom3 on September 02, 2008, 09:50:39 am

I have in the past sent a confidential email to my business partner about our lazy good for nothing staff, only to find I had pressed the send all button.!!!!

Oh, I did something similar.  One of my coworkers "stacey"  got nasty with me, and I sent a PM to "anna" to complain about "Stacy"....and called her a bitch.

except, I sent it to "stacy".   :o :laugh:

Quote from: optom3 on September 02, 2008, 09:50:39 am

What was even worse was the time I left a very explicit cellphone message for the love of my life, only to realise I had sent it to my father.  They were both in the J part of my address book.  Daddys little girl, is a position you hold for life,the poor man needed half a bottle of best scotch to recover from that one.!!!!  Not to mention a good dictionary.

Now this, I've never done, but had I, I'm sure my dad would die!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 02, 2008, 11:52:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 11:34:21 am

Oh, I did something similar.  One of my coworkers "stacey"  got nasty with me, and I sent a PM to "anna" to complain about "Stacy"....and called her a bitch.

except, I sent it to "stacy".   :o :laugh:



Now this, I've never done, but had I, I'm sure my dad would die!   :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 02, 2008, 11:53:28 am

Hey Chuck are you still going ot the gym?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 01:18:55 pm

yuppers!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 02, 2008, 02:18:00 pm

Im goin right now.  I have to get in shape.  I hate being so sendimentary.  Its just not good for me,

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2008, 02:35:59 pm

good for you, sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 06:55:16 am

Happy Humpday, BetterMost!!!!


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Well, it seems that the political environment is currently making some tensions run high, which is to be expected.

So, I've decided I'll make today a day of laughter here on my blog.

How will I do that?  you ask?

Well, last night on Dave Cullen, a few of us went on a posting spree, of unusual cakes......misspellings in messages, or just oddly designed cakes.

I present them now, for your approval!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I'm not sure what the pic posting rules are here, on DCF we allow one image per post....so, start scrolling down to see the parade of unusual cakes!

P.S.  While I am posting all the pics here, they were originally found by various members of DCF.  Any comments that were posted with the cakes, I'll be posting as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 06:57:39 am

The cake below was posted (and started the whole thing) when a member said they had spent the day weeding their garden.










Wow!  I baked you a cake because of all that work you did. :-* :-*

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/009.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 06:58:31 am

Bubo, after seeing that cake, it reminded me of this one.....

Instructions given: write on cake, "Best wishes Suzanne," underneath that, "We will miss you".


(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e9/Pikkoles/walmart-cake-misspelled.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 06:59:52 am

Yeah, that Walmart one is a classic! :D

I wonder if Jamie Lynn Spears got this one:

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:00:37 am

OMG someone took a picture of my bedroom last night and made a cake out of it.  >:( :">


(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/006.jpg)

:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:01:08 am

It's probably too soon now, but I imagine we'll be seeing the same-sex versions of this cake in a few years:



(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/003.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:01:43 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/cakemistake1.jpg)

how sad.....a cake for a graduate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:02:13 am

a spacing issue.....lol




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:02:51 am

A happy bethday to the best whut? ???



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/cakemistake3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:03:20 am

A "you better get that looked at" issue.  :-\ :D



(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/004.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:03:53 am

How about this one, for a 4 year old?  ::) :-\ :D


(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/011.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:05:03 am

This one might be NSFW, so I linked it.  :D   Baby Shower  (http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1685/027kg6.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:05:55 am

He should've run when he had the chance.









(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/crazycake.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:06:31 am

Best of whut?  :D



(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/014.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:07:47 am

*Lures Chuck back to Fan Fair*


For you, Chuck.

Which part you gonna lick first?  :D



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:08:27 am

Now......all I can say is...wtf?








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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:09:04 am

Ok, I found one....

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/DiDys/clip%20art/Food%20Clip%20Art/cake3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:09:46 am

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/DiDys/clip%20art/Food%20Clip%20Art/cake4.jpg)

LOL, suppose on the other side of the cake it says.... You may be fat but........ ? ? ? ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:10:28 am

Every girl needs a cake to celebrate her prom.........




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/crazycake3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:10:59 am

I'm sorry, but there is no way I'd eat this cake..........







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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:11:32 am

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/DiDys/clip%20art/Food%20Clip%20Art/cake5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:12:13 am

I wouldn't eat this one either!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/crazycake5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:12:44 am

I finally understand why firemen are sooooo popular....







(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/crazycake6.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:13:20 am

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/DiDys/clip%20art/Food%20Clip%20Art/cake7.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:15:31 am

OK, WARNING.... SLASH CAKE   not safe for work. . . . . . . . 
                                             HEY! I didn't make it.....  I'm just reporting!
 
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5/DiDys/clip%20art/Food%20Clip%20Art/cake8.jpg

Like I said...there are sick sick people out there!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:16:06 am

ya know, I feel I've been owed this cake a few times in my life.








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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:16:44 am

looks like someone isn't getting lucky tonight.........









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:17:14 am

OMG......
















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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:18:11 am

What in hell part do you ask for a piece from on this one?  ??? :D



(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/020.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:19:05 am

I don't know if I find this one cute or creepy.  :-\ :D



(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/005.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:19:44 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/crazycake10.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:20:27 am

Now this is a really cool one.  8)    I'm going to post just a small picture, but click on it, and then click again to see the large version for the details.

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/018.jpg) (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/018.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:21:09 am

for all the cat owners......


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:21:28 am

Hope you enjoyed the parade of cakes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 03, 2008, 07:32:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:21:28 am

Hope you enjoyed the parade of cakes!

You bet!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


That's my favorite; it's really cool 8). I would have laughed my a$$ off, had I gotten this for my wedding :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:20:27 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 03, 2008, 08:40:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:05:55 am

He should've run when he had the chance.









(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/crazycake.jpg)

OH MY GAWD will you look at the expression on the brides face! She looks like her life is over! She looks soooooo disapointed! She looks like Bridezilla on adrenalin withdrawl!

So she and her new husband are symbolically butchering a representation of her and will consume her? Man, talk about an existential nightmare!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 03, 2008, 08:44:44 am

From the grocery store in Mt. Airy, North Carolina:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 08:50:39 am

Quote from: shakestheground on September 03, 2008, 08:44:44 am

From the grocery store in Mt. Airy, North Carolina:

lol!  I knew you'd post that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 03, 2008, 11:55:46 am

Whoa, I've led a sheltered life!  Thanks (I think) for letting us know what's out there, Chuck.  ;D  :o  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 11:57:12 am

 :laugh:


How are you, Meryl?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 03, 2008, 12:03:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 11:57:12 am

:laugh:


How are you, Meryl?

In good shape for the shape I'm in, Chuck.  Thanks for asking!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 12:11:25 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 03, 2008, 12:03:23 pm

In good shape for the shape I'm in, Chuck.  Thanks for asking!  ;D

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 03, 2008, 12:32:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:21:28 am

Hope you enjoyed the parade of cakes!

Loved them in a sick and twisted way.It is too strange what people want out there in the public domain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 03, 2008, 02:42:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 06:57:39 am

The cake below was posted (and started the whole thing) when a member said they had spent the day weeding their garden.

Wow!  I baked you a cake because of all that work you did. :-* :-*

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/Newport_Beach_Girl/Food/Cakes/009.jpg)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 02:53:48 pm

*waves to Kelda*



Well check this out!

All the bosses are away at some "rah rah" meeting in NYC.  No one is here.

Everything has come to a hault, and my work is done, so I'm leaving an hour early!  ;D

see y'all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 03, 2008, 03:05:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 02:53:48 pm

*waves to Kelda*



Well check this out!

All the bosses are away at some "rah rah" meeting in NYC.  No one is here.

Everything has come to a hault, and my work is done, so I'm leaving an hour early!  ;D

see y'all later!

whoop!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:44:14 pm

Oh yeah!  It was great to have an extra hour today.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 03, 2008, 07:51:28 pm

Great cakes! That was a nice Wednesday treat--thanks, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:53:05 pm

You're welcome Shasta!

how are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 06:53:58 am

Happy Thursday, BetterMost!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 04, 2008, 08:28:36 am

I am still having sugar withdrawl from all those cakes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 08:51:24 am

awww geee!  Sorry to hear that, Tru!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 04, 2008, 09:33:35 am

Morning Chuckles ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 09:49:32 am

What's shakin' Dev?  How's it goin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 01:42:33 pm

Oh, here's something I did today that I'm sure pissed someone off.


 :laugh:


I was driving to work, and pulled up behind a car on a two lane road.  This bumper sticker was on the car:



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/marriagesticker.jpg)

Soooooo, when the light turned green, I got into the left lane, passed him, and stayed there until the two lanes merged into one, so I was right in front of him.

He was then stuck with this view:

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/TashaPic3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 04, 2008, 01:54:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 01:42:33 pm

Oh, here's something I did today that I'm sure pissed someone off.


 :laugh:


I was driving to work, and pulled up behind a car on a two lane road.  This bumper sticker was on the car:



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/marriagesticker.jpg)

Soooooo, when the light turned green, I got into the left lane, passed him, and stayed there until the two lanes merged into one, so I was right in front of him.

He was then stuck with this view:

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/TashaPic3.jpg)

Good on you!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 01:57:10 pm

thank ya, Kelda!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 04, 2008, 02:21:36 pm

you so radical!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 02:34:30 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 04, 2008, 05:18:17 pm

Our hero!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 04, 2008, 06:11:28 pm

I am so proud of you little brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 06:34:00 pm

*blushing*

y'all so crazy!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2008, 06:46:29 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 04, 2008, 02:21:36 pm

you so radical!

Wicked hard core radical!  ;D  :-*

(And pretty funny, too!  ;D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 07:05:26 pm

glad ya liked it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 04, 2008, 08:48:59 pm

I like your style!!!! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2008, 08:53:03 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 04, 2008, 08:48:59 pm

I like your style!!!! ;)

:D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 05, 2008, 04:37:33 pm

Chuck you ain't posted anything all day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2008, 10:18:12 pm

Oh shit!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 06, 2008, 01:25:39 pm

Reminds me of a joke I heard this week:

A minister was standing at the front door of his Church shaking the hands of the congregants as they were leaving when this old man he has never seen before walks up and grabs his hand.

"Preacher" he says, "That is the best damn sermon I have heard in my whole life, I enjoyed the hell out of it."

Stunned, the minister replies: "Well Sir, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but please remember where you are, I would appreciate it if you refrained from using profanity."

Unfased, the man continues: "Yeeeeah buddy, I enjoyed that damn sermon so much I put $5,000 in the offering plate."

To which the minister replied: "No Shit!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on September 06, 2008, 01:37:07 pm

^ Good one, Truman!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2008, 03:17:18 pm

Happy Saturday, BetterMost!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a good weekend.

I'm housebound today, as Hanna dumps rains on us.  The sky has recently opened, and we're getting rained on now.  Winds havent' started yet, but it's supposed to go up to 40-50 MPH.

So, today is the day I've decided to get all my pics saved on disc, and off my computer.

and then delete the pics, and have some more space here.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2008, 12:51:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a good weekend.


heat and humidity are gone, as is the rain!  Nice!  It's 75 degrees, and sunny here in NJ!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 07, 2008, 03:29:13 pm

We have had a lovely weekend here.Sunny and hot, but Hanna seems to have caused the humidity to lesses considerably.
Now we just need to see where Ike is going.
It does look like it will now miss most of Florida, hopefully.However my heart just goes out to those in Haiti, they have suffered such a battering from Gusatav and now this.
I have no idea how they will ever recover.They are in my thoughts though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 07, 2008, 08:21:18 pm

Chuck, hows the diet coming along?  :D

(Runs like hell)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2008, 08:22:04 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 07, 2008, 08:21:18 pm

Chuck, hows the diet coming along?  :D

(Runs like hell)

You get back here Truman!


I need a hug!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 07, 2008, 09:33:07 pm

Awe, Chuckie, here you go........


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((       Chuck        )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

(Damn, what happened? Have my arms drawn up or something?)

I hope that helps, and I must say, you look mahvelous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 08, 2008, 08:28:12 am

Hi CHuck!  Its always nice to hear your updates on NJ.  Its been years I know, but I cant forget the days I lived there both in Scotch Plains and Pt. Pleasant.  Two beautiful areas of the state.     

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 08:28:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a good weekend.


thanks for the hug Tru!   Feeling better today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 08:29:47 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 08, 2008, 08:28:12 am

Hi CHuck!  Its always nice to hear your updates on NJ.  Its been years I know, but I cant forget the days I lived there both in Scotch Plains and Pt. Pleasant.  Two beautiful areas of the state.

well Hello Dev!

You posted just as I was posting!

I haven't been to the Jersey shore this summer.....bad NJ boy!  But I almost always go to Pt. Pleasant.  Your'e right, it's beautiful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 08:54:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 08:29:47 am

I haven't been to the Jersey shore this summer.....bad NJ boy!  But I almost always go to Pt. Pleasant.  Your'e right, it's beautiful.

Well, then, at least you didn't have to worry about stepping on any medical waste.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 08, 2008, 09:35:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 08:54:48 am

Well, then, at least you didn't have to worry about stepping on any medical waste.  :P

Yeah it broke my heart to hear of medical waste washing up on our beautiful beaches.  :'(
I was long gone before that happened. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 09:40:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 08:54:48 am

Well, then, at least you didn't have to worry about stepping on any medical waste.  :P

Nice to see you're still a "the glass is half full" kinda guy!


 ;) ;D :-* :laugh:


*runs from Jeff, before he can whip out his mariconera*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 12:29:48 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 08, 2008, 09:35:14 am

Yeah it broke my heart to hear of medical waste washing up on our beautiful beaches.  :'(
I was long gone before that happened. 

It was very sad. Twenty-odd years ago my family and I used to go to Stone Harbor regularly in late summer. The beaches there are just lovely, and it was just in the Stone Harbor-Avalon area that all the syringes were washing up.  :P  Some dentist from the western 'burbs of Philly has been charged with dumping them.

They ought to stick one of those syringes. ... Oh, never mind!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 01:25:39 pm

ouch!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 02:54:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 01:25:39 pm

ouch!   :o

See! Now, aren't you glad you didn't have to worry about stepping on any of that stuff?  8)

"Glass half empty," indeed!  >:( Where's my mariconera?

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 03:06:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 02:54:22 pm

"Glass half empty," indeed!  >:( Where's my mariconera?

 ;D  :-*

;)   ;D


Behave yourself, Jeff!  Remember, I know where you're ticklish...... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 08, 2008, 05:45:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 03:06:44 pm

;)   ;D


Behave yourself, Jeff!  Remember, I know where you're ticklish...... ;)

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 07:51:41 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 08, 2008, 05:45:18 pm

:o

don't be so shocked!  I know where you're ticklish too! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 09:57:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 07:51:41 pm

don't be so shocked!  I know where you're ticklish too! ;D

Right in his Portuguese Air Force, I'll bet. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2008, 09:59:59 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2008, 09:57:56 pm

Right in his Portuguese Air Force, I'll bet. ...  8)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 09, 2008, 07:53:46 am

I beat Chuck to his blog!
I beat Chuck to his blog!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 09, 2008, 08:17:10 am

Quote from: shakestheground on September 09, 2008, 07:53:46 am

I beat Chuck to his blog!
I beat Chuck to his blog!

Looks like I did too Tru.......lets jump on his bed and tickle him.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2008, 08:39:20 am

Quote from: shakestheground on September 09, 2008, 07:53:46 am

I beat Chuck to his blog!
I beat Chuck to his blog!

Looks like ya did, big brother!

Quote from: Katie77 on September 09, 2008, 08:17:10 am

Looks like I did too Tru.......lets jump on his bed and tickle him.......

Jump on my bed all ya want, I'm at work by now!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2008, 08:40:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

had a late start here today!  Had to answer some PMs, and then dash off to work.

and now it appears I'm on the run from Truman and Susie, who want to jump on my bed and tickle me!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 09, 2008, 08:46:54 am

Morning Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 10, 2008, 08:32:30 am

Yeah what she said!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2008, 08:47:39 am

Happy Hump Day Bettermost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Truman!  You beat me to my blog again today!  Hope that you had an ok day yesterday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 10, 2008, 09:01:28 am

Morning Chuck and friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 06:45:55 am

Good morning Bettermost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a good day!

Mine is ok so far (considering it's not even 7am) but I have some shit to deal with today.

I've been making payments on my car, my last payment was supposed to be in January.  I've been making double payments, and my last payment arrived in the mail yesterday.

They are claiming I owe them almost $2,000.00!

I'm calling them to find out how they get this figure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 06:58:49 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/060911-F-9471G-005.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 06:59:40 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/fdnycross.gif)                 (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Sept11tribute.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 07:03:01 am

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04azaV6blUU[/youtube]

never forget

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2008, 07:12:51 am

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baWBHZ7Fo6c[/youtube]

 :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 06:49:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!

It's Friday!  And my payday!  Always a reason to do the happy dance! 


If anyone is interested, I put a new poll up in my "Music" thread, with 6 new videos to express your opinions on.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg406865.html#msg406865

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 12, 2008, 06:52:06 am

Good morning Chucky.....8.51pm friday night here.

Have a nice friday.....going in to see your new thread now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 07:01:06 am

good morning, Susie!   ;D  Hope you had a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 12, 2008, 04:33:51 pm

Hi chuck.  Have a great weekend. :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 07:28:13 pm

sleeping in tomorrow will be a good start!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 13, 2008, 07:17:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 12, 2008, 07:28:13 pm

sleeping in tomorrow will be a good start!

Happy Saturday CHuck.

Hope you slept in today.  I took a long nap this afternoon

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:39:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a good weekend!

I got a 5 mile walk/run in, ate healthy, did some shopping, and about to go for a second run.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:44:58 pm

Ok, time for some laughs!


I don't know how many of you are familiar with the "motivational Posters" that we have and are commonly found in offices.

I found a bunch of parodies/spoofs of them on PhotoBucket.  I'm going to post two "real" posters, and then a bunch of parodies.

Hope you find them as funny as I did!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:45:35 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/ambition-poster-l.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:46:04 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/challenge-poster-l.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:47:50 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/motivational_kids.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:48:26 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/austrailia.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:49:05 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/blame.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:49:53 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/facepalm.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:50:24 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/1214018831485.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:50:45 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/cluelessness.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:51:23 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/consistency.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:51:51 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/flattery.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:52:23 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/abstinance.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:52:42 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/discipline.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2008, 07:53:13 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/posters/1935.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2008, 02:14:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a good weekend!  I can't believe that tomorrow is Monday already!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 14, 2008, 02:21:03 pm

LOL. I like the funny posters, Chuck!

I know----BOOOOO for Monday!!!!!

It's Truman's SAD time---Sunday Afternoon Dread. I feel it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2008, 04:41:31 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 14, 2008, 02:21:03 pm

It's Truman's SAD time---Sunday Afternoon Dread. I feel it.

LMAO!  I remember him using that term!  SAD!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 14, 2008, 08:50:43 pm

Morning Chucky......Monday morning here all ready.....its 11am and I have things to do, but dont feel like doing them.

Even though I dont have to GO to work, I still hate Mondays. They still feel different to the weekends whether you are retired or not. Seems like on the weekend it is OK to just lie around and veg out, but come Monday, it feels like I should be doing something productive......the only difference with me is, I wont get fired if I dont.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2008, 07:10:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 15, 2008, 07:11:55 am

Good Morning Chuck.  Did you have a great weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 15, 2008, 08:42:48 am

Mornin Chucky.......evenin here....full moon out tonight too.

Hey, check out Jess's new thread Bettermost the Musical....cant wait to see who you would want to play YOU......

Have a good Monday.xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2008, 09:01:34 am

Hiya Sue and Dev!

I had a pretty decent weekend, thanks for asking!  Got my jog/runs in, and did some shopping.  Got the new Annie Proulx book.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 07:03:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?  Hope that y'all are well!

So, give me the news!  What's new?  What's good?  What's exciting?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 16, 2008, 07:57:07 am

Good morning, Chuck.  ;D

New. My weener peed in the kitchen. Well, not so new. She does that often. Even tho I let them out regularly and there is a piddle pad out for her use. She's 13, so she gets a pass, bless her heart.  :-*

Exciting. My black eye is blacker this morning. Did I tell you I fell Friday and hit my head on the concrete? I think I did. Black eyes are so tuff lookin'.  :P 8)

Good. Hey--we got Monday over with!! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 09:13:22 am

Hiya Shasta!  Good to see ya here!  and you sure as hell filled me in!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 16, 2008, 09:26:09 am

Morning Chucky....11.20pm here Tuesday night....im just about ready to go to bed.....(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/haveaniceday.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 09:30:54 am

sleep well, sweetheart!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 16, 2008, 01:40:07 pm

Heya Chuck!

Happy Tuesday! :)  I'm just here to drop off some red velvet cupcakes!  Enjoy!

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/4057780-825.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/4057780-825)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 01:53:26 pm

awww!  You're cute!  Thanks sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 16, 2008, 04:14:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 01:53:26 pm

awww!  You're cute!  Thanks sweetie!

Sure hope you gonna share!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 06:23:43 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 16, 2008, 04:14:26 pm

Sure hope you gonna share!!  ;D

depends....do you deserve one?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 16, 2008, 07:09:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 06:23:43 pm

depends....do you deserve one?  ;D

You know I do!  ;D

Besides, if you don't share I'm gonna tell Ma!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 07:16:03 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 16, 2008, 07:09:14 pm

You know I do!  ;D

Right!  I'm just supposed to accept your word on this?

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 16, 2008, 07:09:14 pm

Besides, if you don't share I'm gonna tell Ma!  :laugh:

Oh, I'm shakin' in my durangos.  ::)

Don't be such a mama's boy!  Handle your own business.



 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 16, 2008, 07:44:01 pm

Quote from: atz75 on September 16, 2008, 01:40:07 pm

Heya Chuck!

Happy Tuesday! :)  I'm just here to drop off some red velvet cupcakes!  Enjoy!

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/4057780-825.jpg" border="0" /> (http://www.divshare.com/download/4057780-825)

Lord, them things is purdy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 08:04:30 pm

awww Truman and Richard were here!  Two of my big brothers! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 16, 2008, 08:13:14 pm

Just woke up.....I slept in.....damwell 10am.......

Having my usual cup of tea for breakfast, then I see you have cup cakes here........mind if I have one with my cup of tea?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 08:15:38 pm

For you, dear, anything!


*passes Susie a cupcake*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 16, 2008, 08:18:11 pm

I think Richard should get half of the red velvet cupcakes.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2008, 08:19:55 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 16, 2008, 08:18:11 pm

I think Richard should get half of the red velvet cupcakes.   :)

No!!!!

Richard's been teasing me in PMs, so I'm holding the cupcakes from him, until he comes here himself!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 17, 2008, 07:47:38 am

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/goodmorning1.jpg)

Just let me know if ANYONE messes up your day today

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/goodmorning2.jpg)

I GOT YOU COVERED.......AND I GOT FRIENDS   !!!!!

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/goodmorning3.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 07:54:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

happy hump day!  So.....who y'all humpin'?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 07:55:20 am

susie!

what a great greeting in the morning! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 17, 2008, 07:59:10 am

Good morning, Chuck!  :)

I love the pictures from Katie!  ;D

Well, we can almost smell Friday.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 17, 2008, 08:13:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 07:55:20 am

susie!

what a great greeting in the morning! 

Just wanted you to know Chucky, Im lookin out for ya...... :o....Have a nice day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 17, 2008, 08:13:55 am

Hey Chuck Happy Hollidays!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 08:19:21 am

I can smell those cupcakes too, but Rich still ain't gettin' one!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 17, 2008, 08:40:54 am

Morning Chuckey.  Have a great day. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 08:44:33 am

Hiya Dev!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 08:49:58 am

Quote

Don't be such a mama's boy!  Handle your own business.

OK!
BITCH! GIVE ME A DAMN CUPCAKE FORE I KICK YOUR SCRAWNY ASS!  >:(
I'm your big Brother so you know I can!

There, is that better? ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 08:57:07 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 08:49:58 am

OK!
BITCH! GIVE ME A DAMN CUPCAKE FORE I KICK YOUR SCRAWNY ASS!  >:(
I'm your big Brother so you know I can!

There, is that better? ;D

fine, you big drama queen.......you can have this one.













(http://www.yummr.com/assets/RedVelvetCupcake.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 17, 2008, 09:37:18 am

Where are you goin on your trip??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 10:00:52 am

So, lemme tell you the drama I've had to deal with recently with my car.

::)


I have a 2004 Chevy Tracker.  I purchased it, and have been making payments.  My last payment was due in January 09.  However, occasionally when extra cash fell into my hands, I made extra payments in an effort to get her paid off sooner.  So two weeks ago, I got notice that my last payement was due now, I managed to pay her off 5 months early.

So.....I open the bill, all excited, and see this......


Balanced owed, $2,000.00.


 :o

No no no no no!  That is soooo not right.  I call the bank's customer service line, and give them my information.  After some research, it is determined that my insurance company never sent a copy of my insurance to the bank.  To cover themselves in case of loss, they took out their own insurance which they then expected me to pay for.

I calmly told the woman on the phone that my car had been insured since the day I first drove it, and she asked for my insurance rep's name and number.  If they could get her a copy of the paperwork, it could all be erased, and a new bill would be sent to me.  Once I pay it, the title is sent.

So a day goes by, and I don't hear anything.  Second day, I get a phone call from the bank.  They have not received the paperwork from my rep.  When they called the first time, the fax didn't go through.  When the called the second time, she told me the coversation went like this:

Bank:  Hello, is this Ms.X

Ins:  Yes.

Bank:  I'm calling about Charles D's insurance.  You were going to fax it yesterday, but it hasn't arrived.

Ins:  I did fax it.

Bank:  Oh, well, we didn't receive it.

Ins:  You know, there's always a problem faxing stuff to you.  I'm doing this one more time, and then I'm done!

*click*

I apologized to my bank, and told them I would follow up.  I called my insurance company right then, and this is how that call went:

Ins:  BlahBlah insurance, can I help you?

Me:  Ms. X please.

*transfer*

Ms. X:  Hello, how can I help you?

Me:  Hello, this is Charles D calling.

Ms X:  Good morning.

Me:  I just received a strange call from my bank about my car loan.

Ms X:  Charles, I faxed your policy to them, and they claim they didn't get it.  I faxed again today, and they still claim they didn't get it.  

Me:  Well Ms X, here's the deal.  My car has only one payment left, and the bank is attempting to charge me for insurance they took out because they think I had none, because they never received the insurance in the first place.  I don't care who made the error.  They are not going to release the title of the car to me until the loan is paid in full, and I do no intend to pay $2,000.00 because you can't send a fax.  So I suggest you get off your butt and fax the policy over, or overnight it to them, so I can make my last payment.

Goodbye.

*click*

I got a call from the bank a few hours later that they received my policy.

 ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 10:01:42 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 17, 2008, 09:37:18 am

Where are you goin on your trip??

down south, to Virginny!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 17, 2008, 10:56:34 am

Well done Chucky, with your insurance rep......you wonder how many others are charged for insurance by the bank like you were, just because they have not received the other insurance details.

i had a similar experience recently from my internet supplier.....Seems when I changed from dial up to broadband, WITH THE SAME COMPANY, I was supposed to fomally cancel the dial up, and since I didnt and assumed that it was done automatically, I had been getting charged for BOTH. Luckily I got an understanding person on the other end of the line, and have been creditted with what I have overpaid for the past 20 months, a total of nearly $900. It would never have been done, had I not made a phone call to query it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 11:01:05 am

whoa!  That's a lot of money, susie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 17, 2008, 11:15:08 am

Very good job for both of you.  Chuck congrats on paying off your car Woo Hoo and Sue, whatcha gonna do with that money?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 11:18:23 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 17, 2008, 11:15:08 am

Very good job for both of you.  Chuck congrats on paying off your car Woo Hoo and Sue, whatcha gonna do with that money?

she's gonna send it to me!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 17, 2008, 11:21:02 am

That would be nice

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 11:33:07 am

I could go buy some new clothes!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 17, 2008, 11:38:24 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 17, 2008, 11:15:08 am

Very good job for both of you.  Chuck congrats on paying off your car Woo Hoo and Sue, whatcha gonna do with that money?

Well, as the money I overpaid was on my telephone account (because thats where the dail up charges were billed), they have given me a credit. And seeing as my monthly telephone bill has been averaging about $110 , and that was including the $46 overpayment....I work out that I will NOT have to pay a telepone account for at least the next 12 months.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 12:02:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 08:57:07 am

fine, you big drama queen.......you can have this one.













(http://www.yummr.com/assets/RedVelvetCupcake.jpg)

Ewww, you gave him one with a bite out of it!  :P  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 12:03:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 10:01:42 am

down south, to Virginny!   ;D

I'm going on a trip, too. I'm going back to Provincetown for a weekend in late October. It's nice up there at that time of year.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:04:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 12:02:38 pm

Ewww, you gave him one with a bite out of it!  :P  :-X

He don't love me none!
He just loves to aggrivate me!  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:04:40 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 12:03:35 pm

I'm going on a trip, too. I'm going back to Provincetown for a weekend in late October. It's nice up there at that time of year.  :D

Wish I was goin. Maybe next year I'll get my scrawny ass up there!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:05:34 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 12:02:38 pm

Ewww, you gave him one with a bite out of it!  :P  :-X

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:08:48 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:04:04 pm

He just loves to aggrivate me!  :-\

This I will admit to!   ;D

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:04:04 pm

He don't love me none!

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:09:05 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:11:05 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:11:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 12:03:35 pm

I'm going on a trip, too. I'm going back to Provincetown for a weekend in late October. It's nice up there at that time of year.  :D

and where ya been lately?  Haven't seen you around none!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:19:37 pm

Awwwww! Shucks!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:27:48 pm

Seeee?  I do nub you!


now quit your bitchin and eat your cupcake!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 01:20:54 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:04:04 pm

He don't love me none!
He just loves to aggrivate me!  :-\

Aw, Rich.  :(  I love you, Cowboy, even if Chuckie don't.  :)

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 17, 2008, 12:04:40 pm

Wish I was goin. Maybe next year I'll get my scrawny ass up there!! :laugh:

You should! Cape Cod is beautiful!

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 12:11:35 pm

and where ya been lately?  Haven't seen you around none!

Oh, here an' there. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 17, 2008, 02:05:35 pm

Cod Liver Oil  :P :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 02:11:32 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 17, 2008, 02:05:35 pm

Cod Liver Oil  :P :-X

 ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2008, 03:53:46 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 17, 2008, 02:05:35 pm

Cod Liver Oil  :P :-X

'S'matter, Truman, you constipated 'r sumthin'?   ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 17, 2008, 04:09:20 pm

Good on you by the way re: insurance!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2008, 05:50:58 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 17, 2008, 04:09:20 pm

Good on you by the way re: insurance!

Hiya Kelda!

thanks for sifting through the nonsense to tell me that!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 18, 2008, 08:20:07 am

Morning Chucky.....have a good thursday.

Im off to bed....nigh night.xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 08:23:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Thursday to y'all! 


Man, it was busy here on my blog yesterday!  Hope it's the same way today!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2008, 08:23:46 am

Quote from: Katie77 on September 18, 2008, 08:20:07 am

Morning Chucky.....have a good thursday.

Im off to bed....nigh night.xx

sleep well Susie!  See you soon!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 08:50:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday!  Do the happy dance!

and damn.....talk about a 180!  Two days ago, it was all busy here, and yesterday, my blog was dead!

lmao!

Nobody loves me!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 08:57:20 am

Aw, stop crying, or Rich'll smack you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 09:00:07 am

Mornin Chucky........

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 08:50:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!



It's Friday!  Do the happy dance!

and damn.....talk about a 180!  Two days ago, it was all busy here, and yesterday, my blog was dead!

lmao!

Nobody loves me!

:laugh:

Well if I wasnt going to bed, just when you are getting in here, we could chat all day......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:21:11 am

Quote from: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 09:00:07 am

Mornin Chucky........

Well if I wasnt going to bed, just when you are getting in here, we could chat all day......

Sleep well, Sweetheart!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 19, 2008, 09:31:10 am

Well, I have hit the jack pot woith this septic tank company, even though they called to tell me they would be delayed, at least they let me know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 19, 2008, 09:33:29 am

Quote

Nobody loves me!

Talk about Drama Queen!

Quote

Aw, stop crying, or Rich'll smack you.

Damn Right!!
Crying? Are you Crying? There's no crying at Better Most!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:35:21 am

Quote from: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 08:57:20 am

Aw, stop crying, or Rich'll smack you.

I'm not afraid of Rich....................(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/a_miranda.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 11:56:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:35:21 am

I'm not afraid of Rich....................(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/a_miranda.gif)

You will be after next weekend.  Better bring that mariconera.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on September 19, 2008, 12:42:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 09:35:21 am

I'm not afraid of Rich....................(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/a_miranda.gif)

You think your Carmen Miranda outfit will keep you safe?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 12:53:28 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 19, 2008, 12:42:08 pm

You think your Carmen Miranda outfit will keep you safe?

Chuck already has a head full of fruit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 19, 2008, 01:10:55 pm

Hey CHuck.  Looks like y'all having good time here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 01:48:13 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 11:56:04 am

You will be after next weekend.  Better bring that mariconera.

Oh please.  Don't need the big guns to deal with Rich.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 01:50:09 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 19, 2008, 09:33:29 am

Talk about Drama Queen!

I bow before the queen of all drama.

Quote from: loneleeb3 on September 19, 2008, 09:33:29 am

Damn Right!!
Crying? Are you Crying? There's no crying at Better Most!!!

I never said I was crying......Paul did, and I was just ignoring his incorrect statement.

 :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 05:58:55 pm

Well lookie here!

This is post 6,000!  Who woulda thunk it? 


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And I know just how to celebrate the occasion.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:01:35 pm

I think the best way to celebrate this milestone, is to review some of the gatherings I've been to.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



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Brokeback Mountain Backyard BBQ.  Texas, August of '06.  Where I first met most of the Brokies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:02:42 pm

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N.Y.C. Gathering in September of '06

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:05:12 pm

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Bay City, Michigan gathering.  February 2007.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:06:30 pm

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Denver Colorado Gathering.  May, 2007.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:27:10 pm

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San Francisco, California gathering.  September 2007

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 06:28:25 pm

CONGRATULATIONS CHUCKY.....6000 POSTS

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:28:55 pm

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Washington D.C. "Slash Bash".  October 2007

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:30:49 pm

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San Francisco Gathering.  March 2008

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 06:31:34 pm

Great photos Chucky.......

Wow, look at all those cowboy hats in the Colorado pic.......

What an incredible journey you have been on...... :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:32:37 pm

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Wyoming Road Trip, June 2008

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:34:46 pm

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Oxford, UK gathering.  June 2008

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:37:15 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 06:31:34 pm

Great photos Chucky.......

Wow, look at all those cowboy hats in the Colorado pic.......

What an incredible journey you have been on...... :o :o :o

*waves to Susie*

Hiya honey!  Yes, it's been a great journey!  And these pics didn't include smaller gatherings in NYC, Virginia, or Gerogia.

And then, there's more to come.  Next weekend in Virginia, NYC in October, Arizona in April, Canada in June.......;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 06:39:11 pm

OMG Chucky....Im sorry I snuck in, in the middle of your photo gallery, I never realized you had been on so many gatherings.

Having the names on that last one is a great idea.

Am flabergasted that you have travelled so far, and met so many Brokies. What an experience. :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 06:49:22 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on September 19, 2008, 06:39:11 pm

OMG Chucky....Im sorry I snuck in, in the middle of your photo gallery, I never realized you had been on so many gatherings.

Having the names on that last one is a great idea.

Am flabergasted that you have travelled so far, and met so many Brokies. What an experience. :o :o

That's ok, sweetie!  No worries!  I don't mind if your posts are in the middle of the pics!

I didn't put the names on that pic, one of the organizers of the UK event did that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 08:55:05 pm

Chuckie, the world's most social Brokie:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2008, 08:58:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 19, 2008, 08:55:05 pm

Chuckie, the world's most social Brokie:

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/chuckiemudwyo.jpg)

lmao!  Gee, thanks Paul!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 20, 2008, 09:31:20 am

Good morning Chucky......its that time again.......your morning time, and my bed time, although I will probably be up for a little while longer.

Hope you have a nice relaxing Saturday.xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2008, 09:33:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope y'all are having a great weekend!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2008, 09:33:54 am

Hiya Susie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 20, 2008, 01:21:29 pm

great pics!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 20, 2008, 03:37:43 pm

That must be from that TV show Scrubs.

I remember one time on ER, it was the episode where Lucy gets killed and Dr. Carter got stabbed too, there was this really hot piece of soul music playing because they were having a Valentines Day party. I hope one day to fidn out what it was. O-well. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2008, 08:40:10 pm

Hiya Kelda and Tru!  Glad you liked the pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2008, 03:32:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

it's a great, sunny Sunday here!  Hope y'all are having a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 21, 2008, 06:19:57 pm

Hi Ya Chucky......Monday morning here 8.15.....sun is out and a cool breeze blowing.

Im feeling a bit agitated this morning....I know I have to make a call to the Telephone company,and I just dont want any more problems with that.
(read over on Dev's blog, what happened with that).

As much as I can handle standing up for what I think is honest and right, I do still hate confrontation, it really unsettles me.

Oh well, think I will have another cup of tea and sit outside in the sunshine for a while, and look out and reflect on some of the nice things in life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2008, 07:01:20 pm

*waves to Susie*

Hiya honey! 

I understand what you mean about confrontation, I don't like it either, but sometimes it's what we have to do!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 21, 2008, 07:51:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 21, 2008, 07:01:20 pm

*waves to Susie*

Hiya honey! 

I understand what you mean about confrontation, I don't like it either, but sometimes it's what we have to do!

Yeah, I guess I better get that telephone out of its holster......roll the chamber to check I got enough bullets, check the barrell and head out to the OK Corrall......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2008, 08:26:51 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on September 21, 2008, 07:51:32 pm

Yeah, I guess I better get that telephone out of its holster......roll the chamber to check I got enough bullets, check the barrell and head out to the OK Corrall......

Oh damn!  Susie's about to go shooting! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 22, 2008, 05:10:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 21, 2008, 08:26:51 pm

Oh damn!  Susie's about to go shooting! 

Things are cool.......no casualties.......although I did have to raise my voice slightly....but to make a long story short, I had my account creditted with $975, so all is sweet.  In fact, I came out better than I did the other day....I was only going to get creditted with $880 then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 06:47:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Bleh to Monday!  They stink!!!!


Hope that everyone is well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 06:50:39 am

Quote from: Katie77 on September 22, 2008, 05:10:30 am

Things are cool.......no casualties.......although I did have to raise my voice slightly....but to make a long story short, I had my account creditted with $975, so all is sweet.  In fact, I came out better than I did the other day....I was only going to get creditted with $880 then.

That's great!  Congratulations!!!!!  Let's celebrate with some red velvet cake!






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 22, 2008, 07:49:20 am

Morning Chuck. 

Hey Sue, lucky you making out good with the phone company.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 08:33:21 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 22, 2008, 07:49:20 am

Morning Chuck. 

Morning Dev!  What's shakin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 22, 2008, 09:15:32 am

nothing new here, how bout you?   Have a nice weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 09:36:00 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 22, 2008, 09:15:32 am

nothing new here, how bout you?   Have a nice weekend?

Yes I did! Saw my friends on Saturday at the harvest fest, did some shopping, got all my CDs in order, and chatted online.

Sunday, I rested.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 10:29:53 am

(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2875/bullwinklejn2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: louisev on September 22, 2008, 11:27:52 am

OMFG - hilarious.

"Millions Mourn!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 01:43:32 pm

I just came back from lunch with a coworker.....it was the most disturbing lunch conversation ever.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 22, 2008, 04:03:13 pm

What was the conversaion about  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 22, 2008, 04:40:02 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 22, 2008, 04:03:13 pm

What was the conversaion about  ???

I'm also intreigued!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 22, 2008, 04:40:58 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 22, 2008, 04:40:02 pm

I'm also intreigued!

I can never spell that damn word.. I have some kinda mental block when it comes to it...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 06:46:09 pm

I went out to lunch with a coworker......there were issues between "X" and their kid this morning.  Apparently, he's always been a bit of a problem child.

On top of that "X" seems to be more than a bit self absorbed.  Always worried about how many cars they have, that the house and yard look just as they want it, how many clothes they have, getting the best deal with their money, yadda yadda yadda.


Today at lunch "X" told me that they had a yelling match with their kid over getting him to school (kid is 14) and "X" told the kid (among other things) that he was ruining "X's" life, he was a piece of shit, and wished "X" had never had him in the first place.

:o :o :o

How do you say that to your child?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 22, 2008, 08:07:50 pm

I think there is still hope for "X" if they experence remorse, but damn, they have done something to the relationship with that child that they are never going to be able to undo.

One thing I would be tempted to say: there are those of us who are not fortunate enough to stand in your shoes, who would gladly trade places with you and probably get just as out done with the child.

Wonder what "X" was like at 14?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 07:07:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Tuesday.....another day closer to the weekend!

;)

;D

I sooo need to pack.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 23, 2008, 12:27:36 pm

eek....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 05:12:39 pm

Ok, I've been away from the forums since 12:15 or so.  I had to attend a training meeting for work until 3:15, and then go to the gym......but lemme tell ya what happened in the meeting.

The facilitator does an exercise to show us how important communication in the workplace is.  He splits us into 3 groups of five, and gives us instructions on how to play a card game called "Slap".  Once we open the directions, we are no longer allowed to talk.

The instructions stated that a deck of cards are dealt out to everyone, face down.  Then, one by one, we flip our cards over in one pile in the center.  When a queen pops up, we all try to slap it.  The person who slaps first, gets the pile of cards.  The came goes on until someone ends up with all the cards. 

I was so determined to win this game.  The cards are dealt, and we start flipping them.  The first queen pops up, and I slap the pile.   More cards go out, a queen pops up, and I slap it.  I now have a majority of the cards.  One of the coworkers is looking at me wide eyed, at how determined I was.

Suddenly, the facilitator taps my shoulder, and I have to leave the group, and join another group.  Still no talking.

The cards are dealt, a small pile of cards builds.  A queen pops up, I slap it, and take the pile.  Everyone else looks at each other, and starts to deal.  A second queen pops up, I slap it, and take the pile.  They all look at me like I'm crazy, and one of the waves her finger at me.  It turns out, this group had a set of rules that state you slap the "king", not the queen.  I start to laugh out loud.

I sit down, open up my spring water, thinking about how quickly I was slapping these cards in an effort to win.  The facilitator asks "What did you learn from this experiment?"  I get a mouth full of water, and a woman looks at me and says:

"That some people play more aggressively than others!"

I started to laugh, getting spring water all over the boardroom table.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 23, 2008, 05:36:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 05:12:39 pm

Ok, I've been away from the forums since 12:15 or so.  I had to attend a training meeting for work until 3:15, and then go to the gym......but lemme tell ya what happened in the meeting.

The facilitator does an exercise to show us how important communication in the workplace is.  He splits us into 3 groups of five, and gives us instructions on how to play a card game called "Slap".  Once we open the directions, we are no longer allowed to talk.

The instructions stated that a deck of cards are dealt out to everyone, face down.  Then, one by one, we flip our cards over in one pile in the center.  When a queen pops up, we all try to slap it.  The person who slaps first, gets the pile of cards.  The came goes on until someone ends up with all the cards. 

I was so determined to win this game.  The cards are dealt, and we start flipping them.  The first queen pops up, and I slap the pile.   More cards go out, a queen pops up, and I slap it.  I now have a majority of the cards.  One of the coworkers is looking at me wide eyed, at how determined I was.

Suddenly, the facilitator taps my shoulder, and I have to leave the group, and join another group.  Still no talking.

The cards are dealt, a small pile of cards builds.  A queen pops up, I slap it, and take the pile.  Everyone else looks at each other, and starts to deal.  A second queen pops up, I slap it, and take the pile.  They all look at me like I'm crazy, and one of the waves her finger at me.  It turns out, this group had a set of rules that state you slap the "king", not the queen.  I start to laugh out loud.

I sit down, open up my spring water, thinking about how quickly I was slapping these cards in an effort to win.  The facilitator asks "What did you learn from this experiment?"  I get a mouth full of water, and a woman looks at me and says:

"That some people play more aggressively than others!"

I started to laugh, getting spring water all over the boardroom table.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 06:04:14 pm

Yeah Kelda, that was the reaction of other people in the room!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 23, 2008, 06:13:26 pm

Well I hope you cleaned it up!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 06:24:54 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 23, 2008, 06:13:26 pm

Well I hope you cleaned it up!  :laugh:

lol!  Yes I did!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 23, 2008, 06:52:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 05:12:39 pm

I sit down, open up my spring water, thinking about how quickly I was slapping these cards in an effort to win.  The facilitator asks "What did you learn from this experiment?"  I get a mouth full of water, and a woman looks at me and says:

"That some people play more aggressively than others!"

I started to laugh, getting spring water all over the boardroom table.

And they needed a card game at a business meeting to work that out.........??......... ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 07:00:04 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on September 23, 2008, 06:52:17 pm

And they needed a card game at a business meeting to work that out.........??......... ::) ::)

Katie, the exercise was supposed to demonstrate the need for communication.

The group I was with before being switched was slapping on Queens.  The group I was moved to was slapping on Kings.  Because they couldn't talk, I didn't know this, and with them was playing the game wrong, which was causing confusion and havoc.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 09:17:24 pm

Well, we all know that little kids have stuffed animals.

I never knew that young cats use them too?  :D :D :D :D


One day about a month ago, Blaze went into my parents' bedroom, and took the little stuffed kitten my mom had sitting on her dresser, and it's been his ever since.





(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/family%20reunion%202007/blaze032.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 09:18:34 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/family%20reunion%202007/blaze031.jpg)


He carries it in his mouth from room to room, we never know where we're going to find it.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 23, 2008, 10:39:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2008, 07:00:04 pm

Katie, the exercise was supposed to demonstrate the need for communication.

The group I was with before being switched was slapping on Queens.  The group I was moved to was slapping on Kings.  Because they couldn't talk, I didn't know this, and with them was playing the game wrong, which was causing confusion and havoc.

:D :D :D

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH NOW I UNDERSTAND...... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

Very clever way of learning something.....very clever indeed........

(But what did they do with the JACKS..........?????).......oooops......maybe I shouldn't have asked YOU that.....)

(And I didn't mean the JACK fucking TWISTS)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 24, 2008, 08:16:36 am

cute kitty cat pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 24, 2008, 08:20:47 am

Well, Chuck, if the queen fits...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 08:53:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day, so who y'all humping today?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 24, 2008, 08:56:32 am

 Howdy CHuck :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 08:59:45 am

Morning Dev!

Good to see ya!

and Paul too, even though he's got a smart ass mouth today!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 24, 2008, 09:00:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 08:59:45 am

Morning Dev!

Good to see ya!

and Paul too, even though he's got a smart ass mouth today!   :laugh:

There's more where that came from.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 24, 2008, 10:25:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2008, 06:46:09 pm

I went out to lunch with a coworker......there were issues between "X" and their kid this morning.  Apparently, he's always been a bit of a problem child.

On top of that "X" seems to be more than a bit self absorbed.  Always worried about how many cars they have, that the house and yard look just as they want it, how many clothes they have, getting the best deal with their money, yadda yadda yadda.


Today at lunch "X" told me that they had a yelling match with their kid over getting him to school (kid is 14) and "X" told the kid (among other things) that he was ruining "X's" life, he was a piece of shit, and wished "X" had never had him in the first place.

:o :o :o

How do you say that to your child?

How can you ever say that to your child. I have had so many serious problems with my oldest, and have never and would never say it. In fact I stopped communicating with my mum for, years, when she said,perhaps it would be better if he had never been born.
I speak to her now when I have to, but only as a Lapsed Catholic, I don't want the guilt of her dying and not made up on the surface at least.

Some people should never be allowed to have kids. My oldest still asks if I regret marrying his father, the violent alcoholic.My answer is always the same,How could I. if I had not, then I never would have had you.

My blood was boiling when I read that. What a selfish, self absorbed prat.!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 10:28:37 am

Quote from: southendmd on September 24, 2008, 09:00:37 am

There's more where that came from.

I'm not surprised!

*waves to Fiona*

I hear where you're coming from.  I couldn't live with myself if I had a child and I said that to them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 24, 2008, 10:47:19 am

Hey Chuck  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 10:54:25 am

Quote from: shakestheground on September 24, 2008, 10:47:19 am

Hey Chuck  ;D

Hiya Truman!  Not long now!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 03:19:56 pm

awww... blaze is a cutie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 06:49:33 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 24, 2008, 03:19:56 pm

awww... blaze is a cutie!

He can be a sweet little cat, when he wants to be.  lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2008, 09:21:51 pm

Quote from: SunShadow on September 24, 2008, 09:21:19 pm

Hiya Chuck!  ;)

Hiya Susie!  Good to see you!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 07:12:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Today is my Friday!  ;D ;D ;D

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 25, 2008, 07:20:24 am

Morning Chucky...

What, have you got tomorrow off??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 08:28:05 am

Yuppers!

Leaving on a Jet plane to Virginia!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 25, 2008, 10:31:04 am

VIRGINIA!?!?!?

I hought I was picking you up in Greensboro, North Carolina!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 25, 2008, 10:36:42 am

Hey Chuckie Good morning!  Have fun this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 11:03:45 am

Quote from: shakestheground on September 25, 2008, 10:31:04 am

VIRGINIA!?!?!?

I hought I was picking you up in Greensboro, North Carolina!

Well, yes, you are!  I meant I'm spending the weekend in Virginia!    :laugh:


Don't get all confused on me, Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 11:04:15 am

*Waves to Dev*


Hiya Dev!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 25, 2008, 11:33:12 am

My drain is open! My drain is open!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2008, 12:07:48 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 25, 2008, 11:33:12 am

My drain is open! My drain is open!

The honey wagon has been to your house? Hooray!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2008, 12:40:22 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on September 25, 2008, 11:33:12 am

My drain is open! My drain is open!

sounds like a personal problem.  Do they make an ointment for that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2008, 04:56:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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See y'all in a few days!

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/LEGOManiacJEM/smileys/Plane0003.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 26, 2008, 05:01:45 am

enjoy Virginia? (Its Virginia aint it?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 11:25:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Monday to y'all!

I took today off work, so that I could get laundry done, and rest up a bit.  I slept in until 10:30am!  Sheeet!


Had a great weekend, and I love it when Brokies get together!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Don%20Roe%20Cabin%20Weekend/DonWroesCabinPart2007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 29, 2008, 11:27:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 11:25:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Monday to y'all!

I took today off work, so that I could get laundry done, and rest up a bit.  I slept in until 10:30am!  Sheeet!


Had a great weekend, and I love it when Brokies get together!



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Don%20Roe%20Cabin%20Weekend/DonWroesCabinPart2007.jpg)

thats a GREAT photo!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 29, 2008, 12:36:28 pm

Great photo, Chuck!  Now if only Lynne were at your left, we'd have a perfect Brokie staircase.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 01:00:53 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 29, 2008, 12:36:28 pm

Great photo, Chuck!  Now if only Lynne were at your left, we'd have a perfect Brokie staircase.  ;D

Haahaahaa!


Can't wait to see your pics, Meryl!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 29, 2008, 02:48:03 pm

Chuck I love the pics of your Don Wroe cabin weekend with fellow brokies.  Looks like lots of fun!D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 03:37:43 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on September 29, 2008, 02:48:03 pm

Chuck I love the pics of your Don Wroe cabin weekend with fellow brokies.  Looks like lots of fun!D

Hiya Dev!

The weekend was a ton of fun!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 29, 2008, 03:44:10 pm

I am glad you had a good time CHuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 03:55:08 pm

 ;D


How have you been?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 29, 2008, 04:25:01 pm

Im doing really well

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 04:32:52 pm

Good to hear, Sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 29, 2008, 07:09:09 pm

Oh Chucky.....I love seeing pics of Brokies all together.....great pic.  I recognse Tru there, who are the others?

Waiting on a post telling us of your weekend with them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2008, 07:12:26 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on September 29, 2008, 07:09:09 pm

Oh Chucky.....I love seeing pics of Brokies all together.....great pic.  I recognse Tru there, who are the others?

Waiting on a post telling us of your weekend with them.

Hiya Susie!

The pic is Lynne, LoneLeeB3 (Rich), ShakesTheGround (Truman), SouthEndMD (Paul) and myself.

I have a thread of pics already started.  You can check it out here.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,24861.msg414525.html#msg414525


Rich has started to post his pics too.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 07:11:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hiya everyone!  Well, it's back to work today.  I'll be leaving for there in a few moments, and I hope a shit storm hasn't hit while I was gone, and that I have a ton of work waiting for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 30, 2008, 07:29:20 am

Morning Chucky......have a great day mate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 30, 2008, 08:36:01 am

Morning CHuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 09:26:00 am

Hiya Susie and Dev!

Well, I've been at work for almost 2 hours, and there's been no messes!  That's a good thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 11:43:41 am

Ok, check this out....


I've been PMing with ZK.  He's a sweet guy!  Very friendly.

I've been telling him he needs to come to the U.S., and see the sites. 

In turn, he's been telling me that I should come to New Zealand.

I decided to Google New Zealand, and see what I could learn.


Scroll down to see what I found.....

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k245/nikkineuen/black-sheep-poster.jpg)











(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/blacksheep2.gif)







(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/blacksheep1.gif)

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o



I think I'll stay home.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 30, 2008, 05:05:27 pm

Hey Chuck

HOw are you mate?? Just to confirm your air tickets to come here have been sent by DHL yesterday so you should get them later today. I know they are only one way, but I am sure you won't want to go back........

My brothers farmlet is so beautiful, and don't worry about him considering me as the black sheep of the family, its only a saying.

bwah ha haaaa  or should that be baaaaa haaa haaa

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 05:07:14 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 30, 2008, 05:08:37 pm

We'll miss you, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 05:16:09 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 30, 2008, 05:08:37 pm

We'll miss you, Chuck.

Oh, you should be so lucky!  I ain't goin' nowhere!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 30, 2008, 05:18:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 05:16:09 pm

Oh, you should be so lucky!  I ain't goin' nowhere!

...he said sheepishly.  ;D

Hey, ZK, that's a killer sheepskin jacket you have on!  8)  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 05:22:11 pm

well holy sheep, y'all are keeping my blog busy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 30, 2008, 05:36:58 pm

Hey Chucky, while you're in New Zealand, pop on over to see me in Oz.

Fact is, they say, there are more Kiwis (New Zealanders) in Australia than there are in New Zealand, anyway.

And we dont have any killer kangaroos.....just venomous snakes and spiders.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 30, 2008, 05:40:33 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 30, 2008, 05:05:27 pm

Hey Chuck

HOw are you mate?? Just to confirm your air tickets to come here have been sent by DHL yesterday so you should get them later today. I know they are only one way, but I am sure you won't want to go back........

My brothers farmlet is so beautiful, and don't worry about him considering me as the black sheep of the family, its only a saying.

bwah ha haaaa  or should that be baaaaa haaa haaa

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 30, 2008, 07:53:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 09:26:00 am

Hiya Susie and Dev!

Well, I've been at work for almost 2 hours, and there's been no messes!  That's a good thing!

Howdy Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 08:05:08 pm

Hiya!

trying to watch out for ZK....he's got plans for me  and some horrible sheep in NZ.


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 30, 2008, 11:17:38 pm

I can hardly believe I have not popped by in such a long time.I would have sworn it was only a couple of days ago.Love the photos and the fact you all look so happy.I bet Rich needed it after his recent upsets.
I don't know what they look like but New Zealand lamb is about the best in the world, assuming you aint vegetarian.It costs a small fortune though.
However all that on one side ,it is nice to see your normal cheery greeting to all. I am sending a very delayed wave back to you. You know I do think my reactions are slowing down these days,a fact my doubles partner would confirm.
She doesn't buy my, I am just considering where best to place the ball,tennis that is, presumably because by the time I have given the matter due consideration, the ball seems to have passed through this enormous but invisible hole in my racquet!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 30, 2008, 11:23:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2008, 08:05:08 pm

Hiya!

trying to watch out for ZK....he's got plans for me  and some horrible sheep in NZ.


 :laugh:

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/sheep-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 01, 2008, 04:26:57 am

YUK

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 01, 2008, 06:32:33 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 01, 2008, 04:26:57 am

YUK

I agree with you on that.

So Chuck you can take your chances with the sheep in nz or  "wildlife" in another part of the world

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 01, 2008, 06:44:46 am

Hey Mat......a Kiwi told me one time, that you make the same jokes about us and kangaroos, that we make about you and the sheep.....

Not so........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 06:56:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's hump day!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


Oh, I'm getting psyched.......On Saturday, I've got a ticket to see Madonna!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 01, 2008, 07:35:50 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 01, 2008, 06:44:46 am

Hey Mat......a Kiwi told me one time, that you make the same jokes about us and kangaroos, that we make about you and the sheep.....

Not so........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

us and sheep???? I dunno what you mean????  ;D ;D

Hey I am a city boy and only just learnt what cow tipping was recently!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 08:09:10 am

Quote from: ZK on October 01, 2008, 07:35:50 am

us and sheep???? I dunno what you mean????  ;D ;D

Hey I am a city boy and only just learnt what cow tipping was recently!!!

I'm a city boy too!

(http://www.jtrue.com/cartoons/art/low/cow_tipping.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 08:17:36 am

Quote from: ZK on October 01, 2008, 06:32:33 am

I agree with you on that.

So Chuck you can take your chances with the sheep in nz or  "wildlife" in another part of the world

I don't know that I'm ready for either!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 08:18:04 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 08:09:10 am

I'm a city boy too!

(http://www.jtrue.com/cartoons/art/low/cow_tipping.jpg)

 :laugh:


good morning Paul!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 08:33:10 am

Morning to you, Chuckie.  Humpday came early, as you and I took Monday off. 

What you wearing to Madonna??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 08:39:34 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 08:33:10 am

Morning to you, Chuckie.  Humpday came early, as you and I took Monday off. 

I know, it's a wonderful thing, isn't it?   :laugh:

Quote from: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 08:33:10 am

What you wearing to Madonna??

*opens eyes widely, drops jaw, clasps hands together*


OH MY GOD!  I've been thinking about that all week!  I have no idea what to wear when I go to pay hommage before the altar of THE DIVA!

 ::) ::) ::) ::)   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


To be honest, the first time I saw Madonna, I did the ripped jeans/rubber bracelets look.  All the other times, I've just gone in jeans and a shirt.  I don't dress up to see her.  I just want to be comfortable while I'm dancing around.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2008, 09:00:55 am

"I can't wait to see you, Chuckie!"

(http://nymag.com/daily/politics/20061102madonna.JPG)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 09:04:05 am

Haahaahaaa!


Right, as if I'm even a blip on her radar.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 09:06:05 am

Hard to believe Madge and I are the same age.

Hey, if she's done with Guy Richie, I'm not too proud for sloppy seconds. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 01, 2008, 10:50:12 am

Wow Chuck You are seeing Madonna!  Way cool  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2008, 11:57:40 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 09:06:05 am

Hard to believe Madge and I are the same age.

Hey, if she's done with Guy Richie, I'm not too proud for sloppy seconds. ...

I just can't see you and Madge together!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 12:12:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2008, 11:57:40 am

I just can't see you and Madge together!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


where've you been today, big brother?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 06:43:43 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2008, 11:57:40 am

I just can't see you and Madge together!

I can't either--but I can see myself with Guy Ritchie!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 07:02:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 06:43:43 pm

I can't either--but I can see myself with Guy Ritchie!  ;)

well, if I see him at the show, I'll pass along your greetings. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 06:46:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone this Thursday?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 02, 2008, 06:54:49 am

Morning Chucky......hope you have a nice day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 06:56:50 am

*waves*

Hiya Suzie!

How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 02, 2008, 07:40:43 am

Fine thanks Chucky......just watching The Footy Show here....Grand Final week here this week.

Then Im off to bed......got a big day tomorrow (friday), driving to Brisbane, 3hours from here,  for Bob to have check up with cardiologist.....will drive down and back in the day. Dread the thought, but gotta be done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 08:26:09 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2008, 07:40:43 am

Fine thanks Chucky......just watching The Footy Show here....Grand Final week here this week.

Is that for people with a foot fetish?






 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 02, 2008, 09:47:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 08:26:09 am

Is that for people with a foot fetish?
 :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Morning CHuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 10:04:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 06:46:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone this Thursday?  ;D

Well I am waiting impatiently for the answer to this weeks, what is it.

While wondering If I can possbly lift the enormous plant next to me, and get it out of the lanai. The cats have decided to use it as a litter tray and the smell is knocking me senseless.

The newest dog has just made a dash for freedom again,despite the invisible fence, which is turned up to max. for her.
My so called gifted son, thought it would be a hoot, when we were training her, to put the collar round hs head and run through the fence.

Didnt come back smiling funnily enough, so I guess that's his gifted brain cells fried. The company told us the current was not strong enough to do any harm !!!!

To be honest he doesn't seem any more of a clown than usual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 10:14:39 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 02, 2008, 09:47:55 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Morning CHuck

glad you liked it.

I was getting visions of various people on your show, walking around barefoot.


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 10:19:31 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 10:04:48 am

Well I am waiting impatiently for the answer to this weeks, what is it.

Good things come to those who wait.

Quote from: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 10:04:48 am

While wondering If I can possbly lift the enormous plant next to me, and get it out of the lanai. The cats have decided to use it as a litter tray and the smell is knocking me senseless.

Oh man!  That smell is all too familiar to me.  Ugh!

Quote from: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 10:04:48 am

The newest dog has just made a dash for freedom again,despite the invisible fence, which is turned up to max. for her.

lmao!

Quote from: optom3 on October 02, 2008, 10:04:48 am

My so called gifted son, thought it would be a hoot, when we were training her, to put the collar round hs head and run through the fence.

Didnt come back smiling funnily enough, so I guess that's his gifted brain cells fried. The company told us the current was not strong enough to do any harm !!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Sorry to laugh, Fiona.  I've always wondered if that would work on people.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 02, 2008, 03:59:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2008, 07:21:28 am

Hope you enjoyed the parade of cakes!

Hey, Chuck!  I missed these when they were first posted on DC, so thanks for collecting them all here in one place.

I do believe the toilet cake was outdone by some of the others.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2008, 04:21:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2008, 06:43:43 pm

I can't either--but I can see myself with Guy Ritchie!  ;)

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2008, 07:02:06 pm

well, if I see him at the show, I'll pass along your greetings. ;)

The hell with my greetings, give him my phone number!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2008, 05:48:05 pm

you got it! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 08:49:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone on this fine Friday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 03, 2008, 09:03:56 am

Hi Chucky.......how are you?......hope you have a good Friday.....in another hour it will be Saturday here.


Is it tonight you go and see Madonna?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 09:29:41 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 03, 2008, 09:03:56 am

Hi Chucky.......how are you?......hope you have a good Friday.....in another hour it will be Saturday here.


Is it tonight you go and see Madonna?

Well, it's my Friday morning, so no, I'm not seeing Madonna tonight.  But since it's almost your Saturday morning, then yes, I see Madonna tonight.


 ???  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2008, 09:32:22 am

I'm leaving the office at noon today (does happy dance), going to go visit my dad for the weekend.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 09:36:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2008, 09:32:22 am

I'm leaving the office at noon today (does happy dance), going to go visit my dad for the weekend.  :)

*sneaks up behind Jeff, tickles him*


Hiya buddy!  Have a great trip!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 03, 2008, 10:29:24 am

Morning,

yes the invisible fence collars do work on humans, and you would have laughed even more if you had seen hs face, or mine, I was doubled up on the front drive, in hysterics, I laughed so much it made my teeth ache.

Thank goodness he did not go with his first option which was round his groin.!!!!!!

Gifted, yeah right !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2008, 10:44:43 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 03, 2008, 10:29:24 am

Thank goodness he did not go with his first option which was round his groin.!!!!!!

 :o :o :o :o :o



Ok, I felt a shock just thinking of it.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 01:19:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope y'all are having a great weekend!






I'm seeing Madonna tonight, should be happy, but right now, I'm paranoid.

:D :D :D :D



Last night I went into the basement, and found Blaze fooling around with something.  I picked him to to find a wasp on the floor.  I got a shoe, and squased and flushed it.

Everyone knows how I feel about bees, wasps, and hornets.  :D

I came into the basement today, and once again, Blaze was fooling around with something.  When I picked him up, he had found another wasp.  Killed it, flushed it.

Now, that means there's a nest somewhere down here.  I'm not happy!

>:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2008, 01:24:26 pm

Wasps!! Are you allergic? Don't get stung before the concert!

Have fun tonight, Chuck. Who's going? How far away is the venue?

I've been out this morning, and----there are dozens of yard sales going on--there was a BAR-B-Q cook-off one town over, so I guess it was just a good day for sales. Do you like yard sales, Chuck? I stopped at just one--not many bargains there.

OK!!! Hope the wasps are gone soon. And we'll be waiting to hear your account of the concert.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 01:43:04 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 04, 2008, 01:24:26 pm

Wasps!! Are you allergic? Don't get stung before the concert!

No, I'm not allergic.  I've been stung before.  However, I am scared to death of them!

lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2008, 01:51:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 01:43:04 pm

No, I'm not allergic.  I've been stung before.  However, I am scared to death of them!

lmao!

Well, their stings really hurt! I think it was a wasp that stung David not long ago and his foot swelled and hurt---it stung him more than once.

Did you have "sweat bees" when you were a kid? I say kid because that's when I'd get stung by the little critters---as a kid out playing. I never see them anymore.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 02:03:34 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 04, 2008, 01:51:41 pm

Did you have "sweat bees" when you were a kid? I say kid because that's when I'd get stung by the little critters---as a kid out playing. I never see them anymore.  

sweat bees?  Never heard of them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2008, 02:28:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 02:03:34 pm

sweat bees?  Never heard of them.

LOL. They probably never came that far north.  ;D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweat_bee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweat_bee)

I don't care what that article says, it hurt when they stung ya! They'd mostly get in your armpit, then when you put your arm down---OUCH!!!

(http://images.livescience.com/images/060314_sweat_bee_04.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2008, 02:31:43 pm

OMG, i've never heard of them!


ewww.....I'd never go outside!

bleh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2008, 02:42:58 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just don't sweat when you go out!

Anyway--how are you gonna get to the Madonna concert?

And remember---your wasps are on the inside.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 03:18:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

OMG!

The Madonna show last night was off the hook!

She started almost an hour and half late (9:30 instead of 8:00) but with all the people who were there, it was necessary.  The place didn't fill up until that time, and let me tell you, there were NO empty seats!


Here is the set list for the show:



"Candy Shop"
"Beat Goes On"
"Human Nature" (Duet with Britney Spears via Screen projection)
"Vogue" (mixed with the instrumental of "4 Minutes")
"Die Another Day" (Video Interlude)
"Into the Groove"
"Heartbeat"
"Borderline" (Rock version)
"She's Not Me"
"Music"
"Rain (Video Interlude) (contains elements of "Here Comes the Rain Again")
"Devil Wouldn't Recognize You"
"Spanish Lesson"
"Miles Away"
"La Isla Bonita"
"You Must Love Me"
"Get Stupid" (Video Interlude)
"4 Minutes"
"Like a Prayer" (mixed with a sample of Felix's "Don't You Want Me")
"Ray of Light"
"Hung Up" (Rock version)
"Give It 2 Me"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 03:20:54 pm

YaY!!! I'm glad you had fun, Chuck!

How many costume changes did she have?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 03:22:24 pm

Not many, there were a few, she looked fab each time!

and here is her big political moment.

McCain supporters may not want to watch.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuZT4HWC0GI&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 03:31:01 pm

LOL. I watched it.

I have this much---(ZERO)---faith in people who have every luxury that anyone can afford, and that makes them think their endorsement is any more valid than anyone else's. She just has the bucks to make it look good.  So--as a performer, she gets an A. As a political expert---much less (IMO).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2008, 03:36:21 pm

Glad you enjoyed old Madge!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 03:55:28 pm

Two more vids of the concert last night!

No politics!  I promise.

Why these two songs?  Well.......because I tried to place phone calls during the performances.

 :laugh:


On the day before the show, I called Rich (LoneLeeB3) and sang "Into The Groove" to him.  He said that was his favorite Madonna song.

So, when she started to sing that song,  I called Rich.  His voicemail answered, and I held my phone up.  I don't know if he heard it or not, but this is what was going on while I was holding the phone up.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUdEj8wli10[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 04:04:03 pm

The morning of the concert, Truman (ShakesTheGround) called and left a voicemail for me, singing "Like A Prayer".

When she started that song, I called Tru, and I heard his voicemail pick up too.

I don't know if it was able to record the song,  but this is what was going on while I was holding up the phone.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyfR_C97QI&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 04:06:57 pm

Cool. So Truman and Rich were sort of at the concert with ya!  :) I wonder what they thought when they got the voicemail? Maybe they'll tell us.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 04:10:29 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 04:06:57 pm

Cool. So Truman and Rich were sort of at the concert with ya!  :) I wonder what they thought when they got the voicemail? Maybe they'll tell us.  ;D

Shas, I'm not even sure if they got them.  My phone is not the best.

I tried to get some pics......don't they they turned out.  I was not far from the stage, but far enough that my cam on the phone wouldn't get any clear pics of Madonna.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 04:13:49 pm

So you had seats up close....that's even better. I'm sure she had those big screens, but it's better to be really close. I was usually always in the nosebleed section with binoculars!  :P 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 04:43:00 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 04:13:49 pm

So you had seats up close....that's even better. I'm sure she had those big screens, but it's better to be really close. I was usually always in the nosebleed section with binoculars!  :P 8)

Oh shas!

the concert took place in an ice arena.  The seats I had were 6th row from the boards.  I was able to see her mouth moving when she was singing.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 04:48:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 04:43:00 pm

Oh shas!

the concert took place in an ice arena.  The seats I had were 6th row from the boards.  I was able to see her mouth moving when she was singing.

;D

LOL. Did you sing along? Then she could probably see your mouth moving too!  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 04:54:43 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 05, 2008, 04:48:27 pm

LOL. Did you sing along? Then she could probably see your mouth moving too!  ;) ;D

Honey, I was singing to every song!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2008, 06:52:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a great weekend, but daym, they fly by too quickly.

I think it's time for a new poem......


*runs off to my poem section*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 06, 2008, 08:02:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2008, 03:55:28 pm

Two more vids of the concert last night!

No politics!  I promise.

Why these two songs?  Well.......because I tried to place phone calls during the performances.

 :laugh:


On the day before the show, I called Rich (LoneLeeB3) and sang "Into The Groove" to him.  He said that was his favorite Madonna song.

So, when she started to sing that song,  I called Rich.  His voicemail answered, and I held my phone up.  I don't know if he heard it or not, but this is what was going on while I was holding the phone up.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUdEj8wli10[/youtube]

Dagnabbit! Says my video is no longer available

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 06, 2008, 08:05:14 am

Morning Chucky.........Monday monday.......

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/Familyhedges/Cartoons%20and%20Funny%20Stuff/monday.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2008, 08:16:37 am

Hiya Katie and Rich!


(((((((Hugs)))))))


Rich, I'll try to find another vid when I get home tonight.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 07:07:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Everyone survived Monday, I assume!

;D

How are y'all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 07, 2008, 08:06:16 am

Happy to have Monday over with!  ;)

Did you buy a TeeShirt at the concert?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 08:15:02 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 07, 2008, 08:06:16 am

Happy to have Monday over with!  ;)

Did you buy a TeeShirt at the concert?

Nope!

they wanted like $40.00 for a cheap tshirt.  I opted to keep my money in my pocket.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 08:58:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 07:07:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!

Everyone survived Monday, I assume!

Let me get back to you on that. ...

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 09:10:49 am

well, if you didn't survive, can I have the guy in your avatar?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 10:34:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 09:10:49 am

well, if you didn't survive, can I have the guy in your avatar?   ;D

Isn't he cute? I got him from the Shepler's web site, same as all the others.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 10:36:24 am

He just needs a little more facial hair, and then he'd be perfect!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 10:39:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 10:36:24 am

He just needs a little more facial hair, and then he'd be perfect!   ;D

There's not a damn thing wrong with him just the way he is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 10:49:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 10:39:44 am

There's not a damn thing wrong with him just the way he is.

says you!

He needs some facial hair!  ;D

Just enough to scratch when he kisses me......... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 11:17:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 10:49:56 am

says you!

He needs some facial hair!  ;D

Just enough to scratch when he kisses me......... :laugh:

Pooh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 11:19:53 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 11:17:36 am

Pooh!

different strokes, for different folks.

so on and so on.....and scooby dooobie doobie.....ooooohhhh la la.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 07, 2008, 11:36:04 am

Survived Monday, just. We are now so close to bankruptcy that it is a case of surviving hour by hour.Still I wil not clog up your blog with my sorry tale.Got my own to do that on.
I don't know about other states, but it is seriously bad in Florida.We can't get lines of credit anymore, an suppliers want COD,  not good for the cash flow.
In fact in 25 years of business both here and Iin England I have never seen anything so bad as this.Very, very scary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 11:40:55 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 07, 2008, 11:36:04 am

Survived Monday, just. We are now so close to bankruptcy that it is a case of surviving hour by hour.Still I wil not clog up your blog with my sorry tale.Got my own to do that on.  I don't know about other states, but it is seriously bad in Florida.We can't get lines of credit anymore, an suppliers want COD,  not good for the cash flow.  In fact in 25 years of business both here and Iin England I have never seen anything so bad as this.Very, very scary.

(((((((Fiona)))))))


My brother went looking for a car the other day.  He doesn't need one yet, his old one is still working fine.  Just wanted to see what the prices are like.  A dealer told him that things are so rough right now, that most dealers are only accepting cash or certified checks for auto purchases, credit no longer being extended.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 07, 2008, 12:12:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 11:40:55 am

My brother went looking for a car the other day.  He doesn't need one yet, his old one is still working fine.  Just wanted to see what the prices are like.  A dealer told him that things are so rough right now, that most dealers are only accepting cash or certified checks for auto purchases, credit no longer being extended.

Interesting. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 02:01:24 pm

I'm just glad I paid mine off.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 07, 2008, 06:49:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 02:01:24 pm

I'm just glad I paid mine off.   ;D

And that you won't need a new one for a looooooong time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 07, 2008, 08:42:20 pm

Wow, guys, it sounds really bad up there. Things are crook in Oz, too, but nowhere near that bad.

The banks here are still giving credit, so businesses haven't been hard hit yet, but the stock market, like in the rest of the world, is sinking and very fragile. A lot of folk who are due to retire are putting that off, because their superannuation nest eggs have taken a serious battering.

Oz is fortunate to have a reasonable Government surplus to create jobs, but that will take a while to get going.
In the meantime, we have a huge supply of base metals and coal that have provided a big source of income, when other countries were buying them.
Now the prices have dropped dramatically, 'though the ozzie dollar has dropped a lot, too, so it's not all bad.

It will be interesting to see which countries emerge from all this, either stronger or weaker.

The funny thing is, no-one is burning the money. So where is it going?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 08:53:58 pm

Rob, I wish I could tell you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 07, 2008, 09:16:04 pm

Oops. I sound like another person asking awkward questions.
Well, there's been a lot of talk about people in the US getting cheap loans, and then being in a difficult position when interest rates rose, and going into default, causing huge problems for the banks. And some people thinking the rest of us have suffered as a result.
That's true, to a degree, but the whole world has been on a buying spree. Chinese goods more affordable (especially electronics), China, in turn, expanding and buying up huge amounts of raw materials, oil and coal. So, it's a world-wide problem of fast expansion of debt in all sorts of areas, and money in short supply. Thus, maybe it has flowed into a few coffers where it will just take a while to flow back out again. Maybe when the share markets are so low they will be very attractive. That can't be far off. Some markets have already started to stabilise.

Phew! It's a good thing we can also chat about more pleasant things in BM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 07, 2008, 09:17:44 pm

How's the gym going, Chuck?
Is the weight still coming off ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 09:23:28 pm

Quote from: underdown on October 07, 2008, 09:17:44 pm

How's the gym going, Chuck?  Is the weight still coming off ?

Unfortunately, I've been slacking with the gym, and the eating, so the weight is on a stand still.  I've recommited, and I'm determined to get this done!


what's up with you, buddy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 07, 2008, 10:00:23 pm

Stick with it, bud. It'll be worth it. (The gym, that is ... not the food).

What have I been up to?
Only the usual. Came back from Melbourne after a bad experience with the work there, and now back in Sydney, doing what I love most.
Working with a great company that wants to expand their development and construction business.
Looking around for a happy place to live.
Going out on the occasional date but not very serious about it. Heee, I mentioned one of those to Fiona, and she wanted a blow by blow account (no pun intended).  ;D  Actually, it was a bit of a non-event. Can't seem to get enthusiastic the past few years.

How's your tickling going?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2008, 10:05:01 pm

Quote from: underdown on October 07, 2008, 10:00:23 pm

Stick with it, bud. It'll be worth it. (The gym, that is ... not the food).

What have I been up to?  Only the usual. Came back from Melbourne after a bad experience with the work there, and now back in Sydney, doing what I love most.  Working with a great company that wants to expand their development and construction business.  Looking around for a happy place to live.  Going out on the occasional date but not very serious about it. Heee, I mentioned one of those to Fiona, and she wanted a blow by blow account (no pun intended).  ;D  Actually, it was a bit of a non-event. Can't seem to get enthusiastic the past few years.

How's your tickling going?

Don't give up buddy!  You're a sweet guy, and I bet there's someone out there waiting for you.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 07:01:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!

How is everyone today?

I'm soooo tired!  Stayed up late to watch the debates. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 08, 2008, 07:11:05 am

Ditto.

It would be nice to stay in bed til noon!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 07:15:07 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 08, 2008, 07:11:05 am

Ditto.

It would be nice to stay in bed til noon!  ;)

would be even better if there was someone to snuggle with.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 08, 2008, 07:20:14 am

Mornin Chucky and Shasta.....well im not far off going to bed, so I will think of you when Im snuggled up........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 08, 2008, 07:25:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 07:15:07 am

would be even better if there was someone to snuggle with.  ;D

I was snuggled -- with my Yorkie.   :P  ;D

Lucky Katie!! Sweet dreams!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 08, 2008, 08:46:59 am

Morning Chuck and friends.  Happy hump day to you bud.

Have a wonderful day friend!  Half way to the weekend.  Yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 09:29:18 am

sleep well Susie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 09:29:50 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 08, 2008, 07:25:06 am

I was snuggled -- with my Yorkie.   :P  ;D

Lucky Katie!! Sweet dreams!  

I was thinking of someone a little more....human.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 09:30:15 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 08, 2008, 08:46:59 am

Morning Chuck and friends.  Happy hump day to you bud.

Have a wonderful day friend!  Half way to the weekend.  Yay!

Hiya Dev!   ;D D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 08, 2008, 11:30:40 am

Hi, Chuck.  Can understand why you're sleepy -- I stayed up until midnight watching the analysis after the debate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 12:22:25 pm

I didn't stay up that late.  I'd be one cranky bitch if I did.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2008, 12:25:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 12:22:25 pm

I didn't stay up that late.  I'd be one cranky bitch if I did.   :laugh:

Just take a Midol and you'll feel better.  ;D

Love you--mean it!  :-*

(See you Friday!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 12:27:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2008, 12:25:01 pm

Just take a Midol and you'll feel better.  ;D

Love you--mean it!  :-*

(See you Friday!)

lmao!  Yup, you sure will!


*cracks knuckles, flexes "evil tickle fingers'*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2008, 01:09:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 12:27:35 pm

lmao!  Yup, you sure will!


*cracks knuckles, flexes "evil tickle fingers'*

And you're not a bitch, Sweetie.  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 09, 2008, 03:22:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2008, 12:27:35 pm

*cracks knuckles, flexes "evil tickle fingers'*

Morning Chuck

You can crack your knuckles?? Me the only things that crack are my knees and that ain't voluntary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 06:54:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Getting closer to the weekend!  Does anyone have good plans?

Here in the U.S., Monday is a holiday, so I have a three day weekend!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 06:55:16 am

Quote from: ZK on October 09, 2008, 03:22:33 am

Morning Chuck

You can crack your knuckles?? Me the only things that crack are my knees and that ain't voluntary.

Mornin' Matt!

Yes, I can crack my knuckles.  I do it from time to time.   My knees crack too, also not voluntary.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 09, 2008, 08:52:05 am

Morning Chucky sweetie!  Today I go in for pre-op EKG, bloodwork, Chest x-ray and of course paperwork. 

Last night I was up late and started playing with all my cell functions.  I have a calendar that will come in handy.  An alarm - way cool, stop watch, timer and the list goes on.  I never knew I had any of those things.  How cool is that?
I am sure it does many more functions I dont know about like calcular and stuff like that

It reminds me of the commercial where the guy is sitting in a diner and he says something to the effect of  Its amazing we still call these things phones, they do so much more....

Well that commercial prompted me to find out what the hell I was missing.  There ARE so many things we can do with our little hand held cell phones

Got any plans for the weekend?  Columbus day - isnt that sorta an Italian holiday?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 08:56:29 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 09, 2008, 08:52:05 am

Got any plans for the weekend?  Columbus day - isnt that sorta an Italian holiday?   ;D

Well, tomorrow night I'll be in NYC for dinner with some of the brokies!

;D

for the rest of the weekend, not as of now, and that's just fine by me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 09, 2008, 05:38:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 08:56:29 am

Well, tomorrow night I'll be in NYC for dinner with some of the brokies!

;D

for the rest of the weekend, not as of now, and that's just fine by me.

Another 3 day weekend?? Man you guys are lucky. Hey awesome photo of you on the front page of the site. Does that count as a "cover"??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 06:13:58 pm

Have a great weekend Chucky......look forward to more pics..xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 07:13:29 pm

Quote from: ZK on October 09, 2008, 05:38:20 pm

Another 3 day weekend?? Man you guys are lucky. Hey awesome photo of you on the front page of the site. Does that count as a "cover"??

*blushing*

as for a "cover"....I'm not sure....... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:13:32 pm

Gee, you certainly seem to have a lot of 3 day weekends Chucky.

Australia is reknowned for all of its public holidays.....The saying goes.....someone only has to fart here, and they decalare a holiday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 09:15:18 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:13:32 pm

Gee, you certainly seem to have a lot of 3 day weekends Chucky.

Australia is reknowned for all of its public holidays.....The saying goes.....someone only has to fart here, and they decalare a holiday

OH, nice.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:18:31 pm

Talking of public holidays here......

On the 2nd Tuesday in November, they have a public holiday in Melbourne, which is the capitol city of the state of Victoria, for the Melbourne Cup horse race.

In fact the whole country shuts down for the five minutes the race is on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 09:32:04 pm

 :laugh:


We have 3 day weekends it seems every few months.

January we have Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

February is President's Day

May is Memorial Day

August/September is Labor Day

October is Columbus Day

November is Veteran's Day

Then there are the holidays we're closed, but fall on other days of the week.  those holidays above are always on Monday.

We have New Year's Day in January, July has Independence Day, November is Thanksgiving, and December is Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:41:29 pm

Now let me see.........

Jan 1st...New Years Day

Jan 26th...Australia Day

March/April...Easter...4 days

April 25th...Anzac Day

May 1st....May Day

June...Queens Birthday

October...Labour Day

Dec 25th Christmas day

Dec 26th...Boxing Day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 09:44:51 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:41:29 pm

March/April...Easter...4 days

we have Easter too, but since it falls on a Sunday, most places are closed anyway. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:47:26 pm

Dont you have four days over Easter.......

Good Friday...Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday......??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 09:50:13 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 09:47:26 pm

Dont you have four days over Easter.......

Good Friday...Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday......??

Nope.  Catholic Schools are closed half day Thursday and all day Friday, but most business are not closed those days.

My dept. will let us leave early on Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2008, 10:12:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2008, 09:50:13 pm

Nope.  Catholic Schools are closed half day Thursday and all day Friday, but most business are not closed those days.

My dept. will let us leave early on Friday.

Oh, Im really surprised at that......I am not a catholic, but Good Friday has always been, to me, the holiest of the Easter Days.

Even shops that are usually open every day of the week, close on Good Friday here, and its only been the last few years that sporting events were played on Good Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 10, 2008, 04:59:19 am

Hey there Sue and Chuck.  Ive been reading the last page about Holidays.  Well Im not Catholic.  Im Protestant and I think Easter is the holiest of all days.  If I dont go to church all year, I try to make it there on Easter Sunday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2008, 06:52:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Friday!   Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 10, 2008, 07:14:00 am

Morning Chucky.....have a good day, I hope it goes quick, then you can be on your way...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 10, 2008, 07:57:36 am

Hey Cover Boy
I'm with Katie, I can't believe you don't get more holidays at Easter, we get both Friday and Monday off. Alll shops are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Our holidays are
New Years Day and the day after
Waitangi/NZ Day
Anzac Day
Easter as above
Queens Birthday (June)
Labour Day (October)
My Cities aniversary day
Christmas (all shops closed)
Boxing Day (Shops are open cause its SALE time)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 10, 2008, 02:17:44 pm

Quote from: ZK on October 10, 2008, 07:57:36 am

Hey Cover Boy
I'm with Katie, I can't believe you don't get more holidays at Easter, we get both Friday and Monday off. Alll shops are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Our holidays are
New Years Day and the day after
Waitangi/NZ Day
Anzac Day
Easter as above
Queens Birthday (June)
Labour Day (October)
My Cities aniversary day
Christmas (all shops closed)
Boxing Day (Shops are open cause its SALE time)

We get easter Fri/Monday too!

So thats 2

then we get

Jan 1 & 2
Dec 25 & 26
Nov 1 (St Andrews Day)
3 May Days... (one the queen's official birthday)
1.5 days in September

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2008, 03:08:54 pm

I like reading about all the different holidays everyone has.

very cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 10, 2008, 03:36:06 pm

Quote from: ZK on October 10, 2008, 07:57:36 am

Anzac Day

Isn't that sort of like Veterans' Day or Memorial Day in the U.S.? Something to do with World War I?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

ANZAC Day.....25th April.....is the anniversary of the first landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipolli in 1915.

ANZAC.....means  Australian New Zealand Army Corp......

Anzac day is always celebrated on 25th April, regardless of what day of the week it falls on.  People gather at war memorials at dawn to attend services, and then later in the day Vets march in the streets of towns and cities all over Australia and New Zealand.

The significance of the dawn service, is that the Gallipolli invasion took place at dawn.

Its ironic that we celebrate that invasion because it was not a "win" for us, quite the opposite, it was a brutal ambush of our troops and loss of life was horrific.

Thousands of Austrlians make the pilgrimage to Gallipolli every year, to commemorate the dawn service, something very poignant and life changing.


I often attend the local  dawn service with my son, who wears the medals of his grandfater every year. One in particular I remember, standing at the memorial one cold April morning, very sombre and quiet, and a kookaburra (an Australian native bird) landed in a tree nearby, and started its distinct loud call, as if giving its own memorial to the fallen. I thought how uniquely Australian it was, and was bursting with pride.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2008, 12:56:00 am

Hiya friends!

some new pics of Blaze for y'all.


A friend of my mother told her she thinks Blaze is part Angora, but the only part that is Angora is his tail.

 :laugh:












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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2008, 12:56:19 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2008, 12:57:07 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 11, 2008, 01:01:31 am

Oh he's gorgeous Chucky......and that tail......it is beautiful.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2008, 01:18:26 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 11, 2008, 01:01:31 am

Oh he's gorgeous Chucky......and that tail......it is beautiful.......

he's our baby!  ;)



and now............I love it when the brokies get together!




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Back:  Ginny (Fritz's Sister), Jenny, Meryl, Jeff Wrangler (Jeff), Peanut (Karen), DejaVu (Debbie), OregonDoggie (Larry), Teresa
Front:  Fritzkep (Fritz), PTannen (Pete), MaineGirl (Sue), SmellyKellyJay (Kel), CellarDweller (Chuck)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 11, 2008, 01:24:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 11, 2008, 01:18:26 am

and now............I love it when the brokies get together!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/CopyofOctoberNYCDinner027.jpg)

Cool, Chuck!

What is that ball of light at Kelly's feet?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 11, 2008, 01:25:58 am

Is that NOW in New York, Chucky.........

Dont Brokies make a happy looking group.....oh I wish I could join you one day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 11, 2008, 04:16:02 am

Quote from: Meryl on October 11, 2008, 01:24:51 am

Cool, Chuck!

What is that ball of light at Kelly's feet?  :laugh:

may be someones halo fell down??? ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 11, 2008, 04:19:34 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 10, 2008, 06:54:04 pm

ANZAC Day.....25th April.....is the anniversary of the first landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipolli in 1915.

ANZAC.....means  Australian New Zealand Army Corp......

Anzac day is always celebrated on 25th April, regardless of what day of the week it falls on.  People gather at war memorials at dawn to attend services, and then later in the day Vets march in the streets of towns and cities all over Australia and New Zealand.

The significance of the dawn service, is that the Gallipolli invasion took place at dawn.

Its ironic that we celebrate that invasion because it was not a "win" for us, quite the opposite, it was a brutal ambush of our troops and loss of life was horrific.

Thousands of Austrlians make the pilgrimage to Gallipolli every year, to commemorate the dawn service, something very poignant and life changing.


I often attend the local  dawn service with my son, who wears the medals of his grandfater every year. One in particular I remember, standing at the memorial one cold April morning, very sombre and quiet, and a kookaburra (an Australian native bird) landed in a tree nearby, and started its distinct loud call, as if giving its own memorial to the fallen. I thought how uniquely Australian it was, and was bursting with pride.

Hey Katie that was a really great explanation, thanks. I admire you for going to the dawn service and for taking your son. Its something I have never done, each year I think I really should have gone. Next year I will go.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 11, 2008, 04:52:36 am

Quote from: ZK on October 11, 2008, 04:19:34 am

Hey Katie that was a really great explanation, thanks. I admire you for going to the dawn service and for taking your son. Its something I have never done, each year I think I really should have gone. Next year I will go.

Actually Matt, its my son who goes every year, and its him who talks me into going. He is 34, and started going to the Dawn Service with my step father when he was about 8yrs old. Even though step father passed on some years ago, Adam never misses a dawn service and proudly wears the medals.

And then he usually runs the two up at the pub later on.

You should go, it is very moving to be standing out there at dawn, so quiet, and hearing the last post. I dare any Aussie or Kiwi not to shed a tear.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 11, 2008, 09:52:30 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 11, 2008, 04:52:36 am

Actually Matt, its my son who goes every year, and its him who talks me into going. He is 34, and started going to the Dawn Service with my step father when he was about 8yrs old. Even though step father passed on some years ago, Adam never misses a dawn service and proudly wears the medals.

And then he usually runs the two up at the pub later on.

You should go, it is very moving to be standing out there at dawn, so quiet, and hearing the last post. I dare any Aussie or Kiwi not to shed a tear.

Good on Adam, and you are right I should go, actually I will go next Anzac Day and i will take my daughter too "lest we forget"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 11, 2008, 06:53:06 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 11, 2008, 01:01:31 am

Oh he's gorgeous Chucky......and that tail......it is beautiful.......

Yes, that cat has a beautiful tail, Chuck.   :)    ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2008, 09:40:22 pm

Quote from: Meryl on October 11, 2008, 01:24:51 am

What is that ball of light at Kelly's feet?  :laugh:

Quote from: ZK on October 11, 2008, 04:16:02 am

may be someones halo fell down??? ??? ??? ???

 :laugh:


It was a reflective patch on Kel's bag.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2008, 09:45:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Wow!  I've had a couple of very busy days lately!

Friday night was dinner with the brokies, as you know.

On Saturday, I was at an all day BBQ with some of my cousins.  One of them is moving to North Carolina, and it was her good bye party.  I didn't get home to bed until about 2am.

I slept in today, and then when I signed onto my computer, I got a call from my friend Corrine.  In a very last minute surprise, she got a call from the Democrat headquarters by us.  She offered to canvass the local area to drum up support for Barrack Obama, and she asked me along.

So from 2 to 6, we walked around goinig door to door to ask if people were supporting Obama or McCain.  We got a lot of positive responses.  One man even told us he had taken off Election Day (Nov. 4th) and would be willing to drive voters who had no transportation back and forth to the pols, to make sure the vote gets out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 12, 2008, 10:22:25 pm

Well, that sounds like a very productive weekend Chucky.

I forgot it was a holiday over there for you today......the best thing about going back to work after a holiday Monday, is that you only have four days until the following weekend.

Loved all the pics you posted over on the NYC thread. Great bunch of people.

Do you live near NYC Chucky?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2008, 10:32:08 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 12, 2008, 10:22:25 pm

Do you live near NYC Chucky?

depending on traffic, I am about 30-45 minutes away from NYC.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 12, 2008, 10:40:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 12, 2008, 10:32:08 pm

depending on traffic, I am about 30-45 minutes away from NYC.

Is that where you work?

Seems like a hell of a city, with so so many people. I read once, that NYC and metropolitan areas, has nearly the same population as the entire population of Australia. Seems unimaginable to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2008, 10:57:43 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 12, 2008, 10:40:22 pm

Is that where you work?

Seems like a hell of a city, with so so many people. I read once, that NYC and metropolitan areas, has nearly the same population as the entire population of Australia. Seems unimaginable to me.

No, I work in NJ too.  I have a friend who lives in Pennsylvania, but loves NYC, so when he comes up to visit, we go to NYC.  His visits made me familiar with the city now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 13, 2008, 08:51:59 am

Morning Chucky.  Sounds like you had a great weekend. 

Would someone be so kind as to direct me to the picture thread of the nyc brokie get together?!   thanks

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 09:58:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Good morning everyone!

Sleeping in sure feels good!  ;D

Have today off because of Columbus Day.  Will take today easy before the grind  starts again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 10:00:15 am

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 13, 2008, 08:51:59 am

Morning Chucky.  Sounds like you had a great weekend. 

Would someone be so kind as to direct me to the picture thread of the nyc brokie get together?!   thanks

Mornin' Dev!

Yes, the weekend has been great! 

The thread for the NYC dinner is in the BetterMost Social Events section.  Here's a link.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,25463.msg419616.html#msg419616

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 13, 2008, 01:40:52 pm

Wow !  Looks like you all had a wonderful time together in NYC.  Way cool.   How do I get on the postcard list?!
Thanks for the link Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 01:56:55 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 13, 2008, 01:40:52 pm

Wow !  Looks like you all had a wonderful time together in NYC.  Way cool.   How do I get on the postcard list?!  Thanks for the link Chucky!

Ah, the postcard list!

That's a personal thing for me now.   My friend Jackie (PaintedShoes) would collect addresses of Brokies from get togethers, for whoever was willing to give them to her.  She started sending postcards, and would have everyone sign them, who wished to.  She initially started this as a way to "keep tabs" on members, so if someone suddenly disappeared, we would be able to reach out to them to make sure they were ok.

When the Wymoing trip happened, we all exchanged contact info too.

After Jackie died, I decided I would try to my best ability to keep up the tradition she started, and send postcards to members, signed  by attendees at get togethers.

Anyone who wants to be on the list, if they trust me, can just PM me their address, and I'll add it to my expanding list.  I'm up to about 40 addresses so far.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 13, 2008, 03:28:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 01:56:55 pm

Ah, the postcard list!

That's a personal thing for me now.   My friend Jackie (PaintedShoes) would collect addresses of Brokies from get togethers, for whoever was willing to give them to her.  She started sending postcards, and would have everyone sign them, who wished to.  She initially started this as a way to "keep tabs" on members, so if someone suddenly disappeared, we would be able to reach out to them to make sure they were ok.

When the Wymoing trip happened, we all exchanged contact info too.

After Jackie died, I decided I would try to my best ability to keep up the tradition she started, and send postcards to members, signed  by attendees at get togethers.

Anyone who wants to be on the list, if they trust me, can just PM me their address, and I'll add it to my expanding list.  I'm up to about 40 addresses so far.

That's lovely - I'm PM ing you now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 03:37:59 pm

I've received a few new addresses via pm now, and they've been added to my list.

;D

I don't share this information, just so ya know.  When I give out the post cards, I have a sticky note on the front, saying who it is going to, and the name on the back of the card, but the address is not filled in until later.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 13, 2008, 03:59:31 pm

I think its so cool of you to do this with the postcards! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 04:11:03 pm

well thank ya, Dev.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 05:54:27 pm

Hey Chucky......just wanted you to know about another Brokie meeting, happening on Sunday 2nd November.

Hope you can attend.

City.......Sydney Australia

Venue.....Art Gallery of NSW

Attendees so far........Kerry, Rob and me.....

Hope you can make it too..........what a group hug that would be.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 05:57:08 pm

I just replied on Dev's blog, but I'll put it here too.


lmao.

well, I may be having some excitment at work tomorrow......I just read the paper today, and found out my bank is in talks with another bank to take us over.

::) ::)


I have to see how this will pan out.......to be honest, I don't think it will affect my job much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 06:00:46 pm

Hey, Chucky....waiitng for a first line over on the Lymerick thread.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 06:04:52 pm

runs to the limerick thread........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 06:08:33 pm

You're good to go, Susie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 13, 2008, 06:27:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 05:57:08 pm

well, I may be having some excitment at work tomorrow......I just read the paper today, and found out my bank is in talks with another bank to take us over.

::) ::)


I have to see how this will pan out.......to be honest, I don't think it will affect my job much.

I hope you're right, but update your resume anyway. That's pretty much what I said back in '01 when my previous employer got bought out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 06:34:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 13, 2008, 06:27:25 pm

I hope you're right, but update your resume anyway. That's pretty much what I said back in '01 when my previous employer got bought out.

Oh, I will.

But the bank that is looking to take us over is a Spanish bank.  They have no pressence in the U.S., and this would be their shot to get into the States.

It's not like it's a situation where it will be a case of a U.S. bank taking us over, and then having to condense branches and jobs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 06:54:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 06:34:38 pm

Oh, I will.

But the bank that is looking to take us over is a Spanish bank.  They have no pressence in the U.S., and this would be their shot to get into the States.

It's not like it's a situation where it will be a case of a U.S. bank taking us over, and then having to condense branches and jobs.

Maybe you better learn to speak Spanish...... ::) ::)

And NO......you just cant say "Senor" to everyone......... :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 07:14:51 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 06:54:28 pm

And NO......you just cant say "Senor" to everyone......... :laugh: :laugh:

but what if they're cute? ? ?    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 07:22:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 07:14:51 pm

but what if they're cute? ? ?    :laugh:

Well...............maybe................ ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 07:46:01 pm

 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 07:49:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 07:14:51 pm

but what if they're cute? ? ?    :laugh:

And dont go pitchin no tent out there in the lunch room........... :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 07:59:33 pm

Hey, I'm gonna be 40 in January.

I'll do what I have to!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 08:03:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 07:59:33 pm

Hey, I'm gonna be 40 in January.

I'll do what I have to!   :laugh:

Oh No........the NAUGHTY FORTIES.......no one will be safe......... :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 08:05:36 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 08:03:30 pm

Oh No........the NAUGHTY FORTIES.......no one will be safe......... :laugh: :laugh:

Men, lock yourselves up!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 13, 2008, 09:09:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 05:57:08 pm

I just replied on Dev's blog, but I'll put it here too.


lmao.

well, I may be having some excitment at work tomorrow......I just read the paper today, and found out my bank is in talks with another bank to take us over.

::) ::)


I have to see how this will pan out.......to be honest, I don't think it will affect my job much.

Hi Chuckie.
Hey, if you get retrenched, maybe you could take a holiday in Oz ?
Say, round about the beginning of November?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 13, 2008, 09:10:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 08:05:36 pm

Men, lock yourselves up!

 :laugh:

.... On second thought .....  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 09:16:16 pm

Quote from: underdown on October 13, 2008, 09:09:28 pm

Hi Chuckie.
Hey, if you get retrenched, maybe you could take a holiday in Oz ?  Say, round about the beginning of November?  :)

hmmmmm........I've never been with a monk before...... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 09:16:41 pm

Quote from: underdown on October 13, 2008, 09:10:45 pm

.... On second thought .....  :laugh:

well shit!   >:( :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 13, 2008, 09:18:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 09:16:16 pm

hmmmmm........I've never been with a monk before...... ;)

Bless you Chucky........ ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 13, 2008, 10:10:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 09:16:41 pm

well shit!   >:( :laugh:

Ahem. Using such language to a monk.   :o

Ok, ok, I'll stop being a monk.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: milomorris on October 14, 2008, 01:25:11 am

Hey Chuck,

The Santander purchase of Soveriegn was big news here today.

I have a friend who works on the investment side at Wachovia. She was telling me that she's hoping that the Wells-Fargo purchase of Wachovia goes through. She's worried that if Citi gets another crack at it and wins, that people will lose jobs. Her reasoning was that Citi and Wachovia have some common territory, so there would be redundanices. Well-Fargo has luittle to nothing in this part of the country, so its really an expansion for them. It sounds like a similar situation with Soveriegn and Santander.

I don't know what your career path looks like so far, but I have found that mergers can open up all kinds of new opportunities for existing employees who are looking to move up or over into something new. While I was working at Bell Atlantic, I made a significant step up the corporate ladder right after we bought NYNEX, and again after we merged with GTE and became Verizon. Some of my colleagues saw the scope of their existing positions expanded to the point where their salaries were increased. So keep your eyes open.

I wish you luck.

Milo

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 06:18:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Good morning everyone!

Well, back to the grind, and God knows what I'll find.

As you can see by Milo's post, the Spanish bank Santander has purchsed Sovereign Bank, which is where I work.

I don't think it will affect me as much right now.  Santander has no pressence in the U.S., but they want that, so taking us over gives them the branchs and visibility they want.  So because there are no locations here, there is no "consolidation" needed.

Of course, I could be waaaaaaaaay off.

I guess I'll be finding out soon enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 14, 2008, 06:51:43 am

Morning Chucky.  I hope all goes well with your job.  Keep us posted!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 07:09:05 am

Morning Dev!

*waves*

How are you today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 14, 2008, 08:01:23 am

Morning Chucky...

Theres no doubt what the topic of conversation is gonna be at your work today....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 08:33:57 am

We're all walking around saying "Bueno Dias" to each other.

In my usual joking, I'm saying "Como se dice (how do you say) fucked?"


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Flashframe777 on October 14, 2008, 11:57:48 am

That's remarkable.  Big congratulations to you.  You look great!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 12:10:42 pm

Quote from: Flashframe777 on October 14, 2008, 11:57:48 am

That's remarkable.  Big congratulations to you.  You look great!

 ;D


Thanks buddy!  Glad you liked the "before" and "current".  I won't call it an "after" pic until I've reached my goal.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 14, 2008, 12:30:11 pm

I remember hearing they already had a 25% stake in you bank, but now they were going to own all of it? Wow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 14, 2008, 12:58:37 pm

Hey there's Truman!  Hi Truman friend. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 14, 2008, 01:39:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 06:18:40 am

Well, back to the grind, and God knows what I'll find.

As you can see by Milo's post, the Spanish bank Santander has purchsed Sovereign Bank, which is where I work.

I don't think it will affect me as much right now.  Santander has no pressence in the U.S., but they want that, so taking us over gives them the branchs and visibility they want.  So because there are no locations here, there is no "consolidation" needed.

Of course, I could be waaaaaaaaay off.

I guess I'll be finding out soon enough!

Santander seem to be doing the rounds - they have a huge share of Abbey and increased that recently.

I have my fingers crossed for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 02:14:53 pm

Ok, well we had a conference call today to explain things.

No one is losing their jobs, no downsizing.

We are going to be a subsidiary of Santander, so we are keeping the Sovereign name, but that may change in the future.

Otherwise, business as usual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 14, 2008, 05:06:11 pm

This is good news!  At least you know you've still got some job security :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 06:45:20 pm

yes, I'm relaxed about it.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 14, 2008, 08:52:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 06:45:20 pm

yes, I'm relaxed about it.

;D

Thats good Chucky.

Im sure if there is anything going on that you should know about, the rumour mill will get it out in the open.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 09:12:08 pm

yes, I'm not worried.

It will all be ok!

Hugs!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 14, 2008, 09:15:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 09:12:08 pm

yes, I'm not worried.

It will all be ok!

Hugs!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Now YOU......CAN hug me.........{{{CHUCKY}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2008, 09:53:15 pm

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 14, 2008, 10:50:02 pm

Just popping into a few peeps blogs to restore my sanity.
Jeez, my son decided to have a teenage moment tonight,so I calmed all that down.Pop onto Bettermost and then high tailed it back out again. I figured this would be ne place I might find some light hearted banter. Pheeew.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 14, 2008, 10:57:49 pm

Git over to Dev's then Fiona.......we are having a party.......Dev has stocked her fridge with all yummy stuff....... :o :o

And Chucky has brought a cake..... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 14, 2008, 11:07:52 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 14, 2008, 10:57:49 pm

Git over to Dev's then Fiona.......we are having a party.......Dev has stocked her fridge with all yummy stuff....... :o :o

And Chucky has brought a cake..... :o

Just popped in funnily enough, so am being thoroughly disgusting and eating raw cookie dough in bed.It was the least I could do in the circumstnces.The dogs are not just looking at me slack jawed, they are actually dribbling.They aint getting none though and at this rate the oven wont be seeing much of it either.!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2008, 06:49:02 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 14, 2008, 11:07:52 pm

Just popped in funnily enough, so am being thoroughly disgusting and eating raw cookie dough in bed.

Ohhhh, I love raw cookie dough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2008, 06:51:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Good morning everyone!

Well, we had a conference call yesterday,  and they have said that we will be a subsidiary of the Spanish bank that took us over.  We'll retain the Sovereign name (for now, anyway) and that point of this is for growth, meaning there will be no layoffs or downsizing.

We'll see if they keep that promise.

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 15, 2008, 07:15:51 am

Morning Chucky,

That raw cookie dough must be an American thing......cant say I have heard of anyone here liking it or eating it......matter of fact, I dont even know what it is..... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2008, 08:21:20 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 15, 2008, 07:15:51 am

Morning Chucky,

That raw cookie dough must be an American thing......cant say I have heard of anyone here liking it or eating it......matter of fact, I dont even know what it is..... ::)

Hiya Susie!

Raw cookie dough is pre-made cookie dough that comes in a tube.  You simply slice it up, and place on a cookie sheet, and bake.



(http://shopuncleharrys.dukestores.duke.edu/images/cake%20mix%20030.jpg)

However, people here are known to eat it raw.....I've done that myself a few times .....yummy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 15, 2008, 10:53:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 15, 2008, 06:49:02 am

Ohhhh, I love raw cookie dough!

I know, it is just sooo yummy, I had never had it until comming here. The scouts and guides make a fortune every year out of me.They come round selling it to raise funds and it arrives in great big tubs. Hell yes !!!  I'll have me some of that.  I have to order double, just so the kids get some.

I think it's becaiuse my mom never let me lick the bowl when she was making a cake. All those years of deprivation are catching up with me. Before coming here, I would often make up a small batch of cake mix, just to eat it raw. Now I can have cokie dough.
 Can't imagine why I seem to weigh more these days.
Note to self, get the scales fixed, they are telling me nearly as many lies as the kids. 2nd note to self, get washer fixed, it seems to be shrinking all my clothes. !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2008, 10:56:52 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 15, 2008, 10:53:42 am

Note to self, get the scales fixed, they are telling me nearly as many lies as the kids. 2nd note to self, get washer fixed, it seems to be shrinking all my clothes. !!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 15, 2008, 05:12:09 pm

Quote from: optom3 on October 15, 2008, 10:53:42 am

I know, it is just sooo yummy, I had never had it until comming here. The scouts and guides make a fortune every year out of me.They come round selling it to raise funds and it arrives in great big tubs. Hell yes !!!  I'll have me some of that.  I have to order double, just so the kids get some.

I think it's becaiuse my mom never let me lick the bowl when she was making a cake. All those years of deprivation are catching up with me. Before coming here, I would often make up a small batch of cake mix, just to eat it raw. Now I can have cokie dough.
 Can't imagine why I seem to weigh more these days.
Note to self, get the scales fixed, they are telling me nearly as many lies as the kids. 2nd note to self, get washer fixed, it seems to be shrinking all my clothes. !!!!

This is so funny! I just asked you about raw cookie dough in a sausage in Dev's thread before I saw this!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 15, 2008, 05:31:18 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 15, 2008, 05:12:09 pm

This is so funny! I just asked you about raw cookie dough in a sausage in Dev's thread before I saw this!!!!

Not as funny as my face when I read cookie dough and sausage in the same sentence. I thought it some new variation of the whipped cream thing !!!

Then it clicked what you were referring too.
 Dearie me, nowhere near as exciting as where my mind was going, I could just pcture my husbands face light up so much he could have powered the national grid !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 08:36:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well today is starting out good for me.

I received a credit for 50 anytime minutes for my cellphone, I got the title to my car, and I got my Christmas club for $1,000.00.


;D


Hope the trend continues!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 08:40:45 am

Morning Chucky....Hope you have a great Thursday....I've had a good one.  xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 08:46:19 am

are you ready for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 08:50:45 am

Weekdays and weekends are not much different to me...in fact me and hubby work in the pet shop on Sundays.

But I am having my two grandchildren over on Saturday, so I did the grocery shopping today with that in mind, and have plenty of goodies for them

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 08:59:20 am

OH, you're going to spoil them, huh?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 09:18:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 08:36:53 am

I got my Christmas club for $1,000.00.

OMG, some banks still have Christmas Clubs?!?!?!  :o

I haven't heard anyone mention them in, like, 25 years. My mother always used to have one of those, and then I did, too. Do they still have the little coupon books, where you tear out a coupon every time you make a deposit?  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 09:23:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 08:59:20 am

OH, you're going to spoil them, huh?  ;D

Spoil them.....???........did you have grandparents Chucky, and remember how everything out of thier pantry always tastes better than the pantry at home.

My eight year old grandson, walks in our house.....opens up the pantry door, and says....."now what will i have".......when he goes home, I tell his mum and dad that he really likes something but when they buy it, it never gets eaten and they end up throwing it out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 09:31:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 09:18:37 am

OMG, some banks still have Christmas Clubs?!?!?!  :o

I haven't heard anyone mention them in, like, 25 years. My mother always used to have one of those, and then I did, too. Do they still have the little coupon books, where you tear out a coupon every time you make a deposit?  :D

We had Christmas Club accounts at the Credit Union where I worked. Most people who had their salary go into their account, would authorise a certain amount go directly into their Christmas Account. Sometimes as little as $10 a week, or more.

Another great thing we had at our Credit Union, when we brought up a customers account, the customers details would also show up, and if it was the customers birthday, the date of birth on the screen would flash at us, and we would get a little beep. We would then wish them a happy birthday, and the surprised and happy thank you,from the customer was always a lovely reward. They would immediately have a smile on their face.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 10:21:23 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 09:18:37 am

OMG, some banks still have Christmas Clubs?!?!?!  :o

I haven't heard anyone mention them in, like, 25 years. My mother always used to have one of those, and then I did, too. Do they still have the little coupon books, where you tear out a coupon every time you make a deposit?  :D

Yuppers!

However, I've opened one with the bank I work with now, and they have a book like a regular passbook savings account.  You put in as much as you want, as often as you want.  When the check gets mailed, the book goes back to zero.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 11:07:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 10:21:23 am

Yuppers!

However, I've opened one with the bank I work with now, and they have a book like a regular passbook savings account.  You put in as much as you want, as often as you want.  When the check gets mailed, the book goes back to zero.

Eeek! I didn't even know they still had passbook savings accounts!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 11:17:07 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 16, 2008, 11:07:22 am

Eeek! I didn't even know they still had passbook savings accounts!  :o

Neither did I.....I thought they were a thing of the past. They must be handwritten are they?

In the old days, the banks used to have a machine, that they put the book in, and the transaction was printed, but I didn't think they still had those machines.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 12:10:16 pm

Yup Susie and Jeff, we still have those machines!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 01:52:17 pm

That takes me back. I can remember my old blue  Post Office savings account book. Every Saturday, when I got my pocket money,  would go to the shop, buy one bar of Cadbury's mint crisp. Then munching on that would pay the rest into my savings account. Which the machine would stamp.

On a bad week I would also buy 10 black Jacks and 10 fruit salads( chewy yummy sweets) You could get 4 of either for one old penny, about half a cent.
so 20 would be about 2.5 cents !!!!

When I had enough money saved I would go to the joke shop and buy itching powder, pretend dog poo all the normal stuff. Happy days.Or if I had really saved I could go to the book shop and buy a new Enid Blyton book, and get lost in the famous five's adventures.

Life really was so easy then. I never remember feeling deprived either.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 06:37:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 12:10:16 pm

Yup Susie and Jeff, we still have those machines!   ;D

Now that the Spanish bank has taken over, you might get some updated equipment.........do you have compters yet??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 06:46:59 pm

Quote from: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 01:52:17 pm

That takes me back. I can remember my old blue  Post Office savings account book. Every Saturday, when I got my pocket money,  would go to the shop, buy one bar of Cadbury's mint crisp. Then munching on that would pay the rest into my savings account. Which the machine would stamp.

On a bad week I would also buy 10 black Jacks and 10 fruit salads( chewy yummy sweets) You could get 4 of either for one old penny, about half a cent.
so 20 would be about 2.5 cents !!!!

When I had enough money saved I would go to the joke shop and buy itching powder, pretend dog poo all the normal stuff. Happy days.Or if I had really saved I could go to the book shop and buy a new Enid Blyton book, and get lost in the famous five's adventures.

Life really was so easy then. I never remember feeling deprived either.

Oh Yes Fiona I remember all that too.....

When we started school, we were encouraged to open a bank account, and the bank actually started it off by giving us our first deposit of two shillings (20 cents)...then every week the bank people would come to the school and we would stand in line to make our deposits, usually only 1 shilling (10 cents)...and then we would look at our passbook as we walked away at the new balance, and thought we were getting so rich.

Oh and yes,  didn't we get a lot of lollies for our money back then......I remember if we bought threpence worth (3cents) we would get a little white paper bag full, and if by chance we had sixpence (6cents) to splurge, we would actually get them in a big brown paper bag.

Oh those were the days.....when Wagon Wheels were so big, we had a hard time geting thru them, and chocolate coated licorice bullets were 10 for a penny.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 06:49:30 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 06:37:33 pm

Now that the Spanish bank has taken over, you might get some updated equipment.........do you have compters yet??

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 06:56:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 06:49:30 pm

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Oh, well wait until you do........they are supposed to save on paperwork........(but they dont)
                                           they are supposed to save time................(except when they go down )
                                           they save the worker time...........(if you are still employed there)

And the best thing of all.......YOU CAN BLAME THE COMPUTER FOR ANY MISTAKES YOU MAKE

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 06:58:20 pm

Susie, you are tooo much!  ;D


Of course we have computers!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 07:02:59 pm

The very best one is, blame the computer for everything. Marvellous, I wish they had been aroundwhen I was at school. So tell me Fiona what rare beast savaged your homework this time. ?

Oh to just be able to say, the whole system crashed and sent my work into cyberspace, Sister John the Baptist.
 Yes that is what we called her, I went to a convent school. No wonder I am so mesed up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 07:03:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 06:58:20 pm

Susie, you are tooo much!  ;D


Of course we have computers!

Electric ones??????

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 07:05:45 pm

no, we have gerbils in wheels that power the cpu.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 07:08:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 06:58:20 pm

Susie, you are tooo much!  ;D


Of course we have computers!

Well they have computers here too, but they always ask for your fax no. WTF .We stopped using faxes in England so long ago, I still had knees where they should be, not down by my ankles. !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 07:13:17 pm

Remember when faxes first came out and they used a roll of shiney paper......and our files were full of all that curled up paper that would never lay flat, and were raggedly torn at the top and the bottom....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 07:19:53 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 07:13:17 pm

Remember when faxes first came out and they used a roll of shiney paper......and our files were full of all that curled up paper that would never lay flat, and were raggedly torn at the top and the bottom....

Remember them, they were the bane of my life.They also faded after 6/12 so you could no longer see what was on them.
I can also remember my first cell phone which was the size of a house brick with an arial that was so long I nearly had to stick it out the sun roof. !!!!!

What's worse I thought I was the dogs do dahs !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 07:33:48 pm

Quote from: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 07:19:53 pm

Remember them, they were the bane of my life.They also faded after 6/12 so you could no longer see what was on them.
I can also remember my first cell phone which was the size of a house brick with an arial that was so long I nearly had to stick it out the sun roof. !!!!!

What's worse I thought I was the dogs do dahs !!!!

hahhahahahahhaha.....oh Fiona....the good ole days, dont they make us laugh now.

I remember the first mobile phone I saw....I worked for a finance company in Sydney, and we had a lunch type meeting with a group of car dealers...One car dealer came in, with this huge monstosity over his shoulder....I kid you not, big leather strap, leading down to a big heavy looking box, with a full size telephone handset sitting on top of it. It was so big, when he sat down, he had to sit it on the chair next to him.

And did he think he was the ants pants with this bloody new found contraption, everybody was curious, and the dealer bragged about how great it was that his office could contact him, even when he was out having lunch.  Everyone waited in anticipation for it to ring, which it did, (probably pre planned with his secretary), and he thoroughly enjoyed showing off, having a conversaton at the table.

Oh.....and yes.......the aerial .........it was so high it nearly poked the waiters eye out when he came to serve the food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 16, 2008, 08:36:46 pm

Chuck!!!!

Go post a fairy in the Sleepover Club!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 09:13:53 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 16, 2008, 08:36:46 pm

Chuck!!!!

Go post a fairy in the Sleepover Club!!!!  ;D

why do you want a pic of me?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 09:17:50 pm

Sorry, I was busy in my "Music Music Music" thread.

I am giving out a history lesson, and I hope you check it out, when you have the time.


it starts on page 7.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 16, 2008, 09:22:21 pm

On my way.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 09:44:35 pm

Coolness!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 06:52:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Friday!  ;D ;D ;D

Who's got great plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 17, 2008, 07:36:21 am

Not me!!!

I'm just happ-eeee it's Friday!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 08:56:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2008, 07:05:45 pm

no, we have gerbils in wheels that power the cpu.

I understand that's not the only thing you can use a gerbil for. ...  ::)  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 09:00:44 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 08:56:50 am

I understand that's not the only thing you can use a gerbil for. ...  ::)  :-X

Uh huh.....speak for yourself.  You may be a sinner, but I ain't yet had the opportunity...


 ;) ;D :-* :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2008, 09:20:15 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 08:56:50 am

I understand that's not the only thing you can use a gerbil for. ...  ::)  :-X

Richard Gere can tell you about it!
Didn't he write a book "101 Uses for a Gerbil"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 11:00:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 09:00:44 am

Uh huh.....speak for yourself.  You may be a sinner, but I ain't yet had the opportunity...


 ;) ;D :-* :laugh:

Anybody got a gerbil you can loan Chuckie? You probably won't want the gerbil back. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 11:03:36 am

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 12:16:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 11:03:36 am

:o

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 12:26:27 pm

Jeff, you are just pure evil.

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 01:12:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 12:26:27 pm

Jeff, you are just pure evil.

 ;D :-*

Heh, heh, heh. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2008, 01:39:28 pm

Quote

pure evil.

Isn't that an Oxymoron?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2008, 01:59:38 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 17, 2008, 01:39:28 pm

Isn't that an Oxymoron?  :laugh:

whatever whatever whatever

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 17, 2008, 06:46:08 pm

I would love to join in with this conversation, but before I can.....

WHAT IS A GERBIL???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 07:14:59 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 17, 2008, 06:46:08 pm

I would love to join in with this conversation, but before I can.....

WHAT IS A GERBIL???

It's a creature sort of like a guinea pig.

Trust me, you want to stay as far from this particular conversation as you can!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 17, 2008, 07:17:51 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 17, 2008, 06:46:08 pm

I would love to join in with this conversation, but before I can.....

WHAT IS A GERBIL???

(http://peggyluwho.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/gerbil1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 07:19:33 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 17, 2008, 07:17:51 pm

(http://peggyluwho.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/gerbil1.jpg)

How adorable!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 17, 2008, 07:21:21 pm

Chuck, are you going to do an expose on Expose?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 17, 2008, 07:24:10 pm

Oh, I had no idea a gerbil was an animal....for some reason i kept thinking it was some kind of tool, as the word came up when Chucky mentioned something about generating electircty, way back on a thread a few pages ago.....

And aren't they a cute animal.........are they wild animals or do people have them as pets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: opinionista on October 17, 2008, 07:33:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 17, 2008, 07:17:51 pm

(http://peggyluwho.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/gerbil1.jpg)

I thought that was a hamster.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 17, 2008, 08:21:40 pm

Quote from: opinionista on October 17, 2008, 07:33:24 pm

I thought that was a hamster.

This is a hamster:

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/09_03/HamsterREX_468x362.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 17, 2008, 09:34:41 pm

We call them guinea pigs....lots of children have them as pets....

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/petguineapigs2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2008, 10:42:39 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 17, 2008, 09:34:41 pm

We call them guinea pigs....lots of children have them as pets....

However the terms might be used colloquially, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils are three different creatures. Guinea pigs belong to the genus Cavia and have no visible tails. Hamsters have large cheek pouches and small tails and belong to the genus Mesocricetus. Gerbils are small and mouselike, native to dry regions of Africa and Asia Minor, and belong to the genus Gerbillus.

I had to look this stuff up. ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:51:42 am

Well, I have some pics to post, but first, a brief explanation of who you are seeing.


In the late 80s to early 90s, there was a "girl group" who was very popular, named Exposé.  In their 6 to 7 years in the music business, they sold about 4 million CDs, and got 8 Top 10 hits, which included the #1 song, "Seasons Change".

After many years away, the ladies in Exposé  (Ann Curless, Jeanette Jurado, and Gioia Bruno) have reunited, and are doing shows.

Tonight they performed a great show in Long Island, NY.  A friend of mine helped book the show, and I got great front stage access, and managed to get in the "artist room", and got to meet Exposé, and get them to autograph my CDs.

;D







(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow001.jpg)

Gioia Bruno & Ann Curless

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:52:38 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow002.jpg)


Jeanette Jurado

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:54:13 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow006.jpg)


Gioia, Ann, Jeanette

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:54:51 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow013.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:55:26 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow014.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:56:08 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow62.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:56:50 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow61.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:58:07 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/expose%20concert%2008/Exposshow058.jpg)


L to R:  Gioia Bruno, Ann Curless, Chuck, Jeanette Jurado

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 08:00:51 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 16, 2008, 07:19:53 pm

Remember them, they were the bane of my life.They also faded after 6/12 so you could no longer see what was on them.
I can also remember my first cell phone which was the size of a house brick with an arial that was so long I nearly had to stick it out the sun roof. !!!!!

What's worse I thought I was the dogs do dahs !!!!
[/quote

The first time I saw a mobile phone was on challenge anneka remeber that Fiona?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz_3G1SBPMU[/youtube]

You can see it at 5.52 in this video! (I also loved Anneka's little car which you can see at the end of the video)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3xAx_gPXjc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 18, 2008, 10:15:50 am

I just watched the second Anneka video you posted Kelda (seems I'm following you around the forum today ;)). I love the idea of fundraising with the tape/CD.

But OMG - my hormones are raging, seeing those tiny premature babies. I've had three babies (all born on time and healthy thankGod, even though it was a bit of a delicate issue with my youngest), and am so sure I don't want to go through the baby years for a fourth time.
But seeing this video could almost convince me otherwise. Hormones.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 10:23:00 am

 ;D

The programme is from 92 so that little girl is now 16!

We just found out this morning that Callum's best friends wife had to have an emergency section this morning at 27 weeks. Emma is in the special baby unit and is only 1lb 4 oz.

I'm really hoping she keeps healthy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 18, 2008, 11:59:00 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 10:23:00 am

;D

The programme is from 92 so that little girl is now 16!

We just found out this morning that Callum's best friends wife had to have an emergency section this morning at 27 weeks. Emma is in the special baby unit and is only 1lb 4 oz.

I'm really hoping she keeps healthy.

I cerainly do remember challenge Aneka, where she had to complete a different project each week.Scrounging goods and labour for free.  can also remember the other programme where she went round in a helicopter tryng to follow clues.Can't remember the name though, maddening.
The baby, stands a reasonable chance, at 28 weeks they normally all survive so at 27 weeks It may well be fine.
It was one of the reasons that campaigners tried to get the abortion age lowered from 24 weeks as  technology improved, it is getting very close to a viable age at 24 weeks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 18, 2008, 01:01:42 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 10:23:00 am

;D

The programme is from 92 so that little girl is now 16!

That should cure me from my raging hormones! Thinking of having a teenager and dealing with her raging hormones :laugh:  ;).
But somehow it doesn't...

Quote

We just found out this morning that Callum's best friends wife had to have an emergency section this morning at 27 weeks. Emma is in the special baby unit and is only 1lb 4 oz.

I'm really hoping she keeps healthy.

Wishing all the best to your friends and little Emma! I hope she will be ok.
I'm sure there will be some difficult weeks ahead for your friends and the newborn, but despite being (maybe heavily) mixed with worry a new baby is a joy, so congratulations to your friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 01:14:37 pm

thank you girls!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on October 18, 2008, 01:36:34 pm

Hey Chuck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 10:46:22 pm

Sup Jack!

good to see ya back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2008, 10:48:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 01:58:07 am

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L to R:  Gioia Bruno, Ann Curless, Chuck, Jeanette Jurado

You Pimp Daddy!
Look at you with Expose'!
I loved them back in the day!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcWfpPgeAP4[/youtube]

This was and still is oneof my favorite songs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2008, 11:00:44 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 18, 2008, 10:48:59 pm

You Pimp Daddy!
Look at you with Expose'!
I loved them back in the day!

I still love them!!!  They were so friendly to me last night!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 19, 2008, 03:53:20 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 18, 2008, 10:23:00 am

;D

The programme is from 92 so that little girl is now 16!

We just found out this morning that Callum's best friends wife had to have an emergency section this morning at 27 weeks. Emma is in the special baby unit and is only 1lb 4 oz.

I'm really hoping she keeps healthy.

Im not being discriminatory here...but girl babies are usually stronger than boy babies.....so the odds are with Emma......hope she is ok.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2008, 06:53:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Where the hell did the weekend fly to?  Sheeet!

Oh well, back to work now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2008, 07:00:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Wow.  No posts here!   Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!  No one loves me!


 :laugh:


Actually, I know where all the posts are.  Election forum.   ::)

My own opinion, I CAN'T WAIT for this whole election to be over.  Every time I clicked the "unread posts" link, the screen would fill up with all the constant posting going on in the Election forum.  Old arguing, and tons of new threads being started.

It made it impossible for me to find the threads I post to that are non-election related.

I'm so tired of the bullshit that's going on over there, Hello people!  there are tons of other things going on in the world besides this election!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 21, 2008, 07:45:05 am

I'm here Chucky.....good morning

Ive been watching TV here.....a new show called The Zoo.......showing things behind the scenes at some of the Australian zoos.....saw a baby gorilla getting born.....

Have a good day matey..xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 22, 2008, 05:16:43 am

Gidday Chuck

Well it seems that election bulls**t is a world wide phenomena. Our elections are due next month.  It appalls me at the lack of selection and credibility, I mean looking at our candidates is that the best we can do? None of them have any charisma, and what I find extraordinary is the gaffes that either the leaders or their colleagues make. That and the fact that they can and do lie and are so unrepentant.  Oh well I guess I will have to choose the lesser of the two evils. On the bright side and probably the only reason why I will vote is that its my democratic right and so many people are denied free and fair elections.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2008, 06:21:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What's shakin' everyone?  It's hump day!  On our way to the weekend!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 22, 2008, 06:36:31 am

Morning Chucky....hope you have a nice Wednesday.

Evening here, went to the pub for dinner, and now home and watching a bit of TV.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2008, 06:41:46 am

Quote from: ZK on October 22, 2008, 05:16:43 am

Oh well I guess I will have to choose the lesser of the two evils.

It's sad that it's come down to that.  I feel most elections are that way now.


*waves to Susie*

Hiya!  Hope dinner was good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 07:10:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Thursday everyone!

I have a meeting with clients today, so i'm all done up, tie and jacket.

bleh!  I hate wearing this stuff.  I NEVER wear a tie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 23, 2008, 08:01:42 am

Morning Chucky.......its 10pm here and Im about to hit the sack.

Bet you look handsome in your jacket and tie.

Makes you wonder what it is about ties, why they are supposed to make people look more business like. When you think of it, its just a piece of material wrapped around your neck...Im glad Im not a man, I cant stand anything around my neck.

Anyway.....have a nice day. See ya in my morning....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 24, 2008, 12:30:39 pm

Happy Friday Chuckie!   Where are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2008, 02:54:27 pm

*waves*

Hiya Dev!   I'm on the busy side today at work, but I'm here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 24, 2008, 02:57:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2008, 02:54:27 pm

*waves*

Hiya Dev!   I'm on the busy side today at work, but I'm here!

HI :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2008, 03:11:52 pm

what's shakin', girl?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 24, 2008, 03:27:40 pm

I'm going to take a nice nap.  How you doin in that suit and tie chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2008, 03:28:37 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 24, 2008, 03:27:40 pm

I'm going to take a nice nap.  How you doin in that suit and tie chuck?

That was yesterday, and I did just fine!  ;D


Good to be back in my regular clothes, though!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 24, 2008, 03:31:43 pm

Oh yeah,  Why didn't you welcome everyone to the day today with the really cool character with the wings for today, Friday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2008, 08:35:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2008, 07:10:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that  everyone is having a great weekend.

I went to the gym twice, and ate healthy, and got shoping done, the last few things I need for my halloween costume.

;D

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 26, 2008, 02:45:11 pm

Hi CHuckie Happy weekend

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 26, 2008, 09:20:14 pm

Hey Chucky, was it here you were telling us, some time back, about what your workmate did with the chicken at the deli, when he had an irate customer??

Well, something similar happend in Sydney, but whoever did it, is gonna get caught.

A couple and their kids went to a pub on our football grand final day, to watch the game on the big screen. They were disappointed because they did not get a good  positio and could not see the game very well, so complained to the management.

Well, later on, apparently, the family was presented with a bowl of gelato ice cream, with chocolate topping, as a gesture of goodwill from the management. But when the woman was about to eat the first spoonful, she could smell something awful, and nearly threw up. Turns out it was human faeces.

Anyway, Ive put a news item about it on the peculiar headlines thread in the Current affairs thread on here.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/5103431/govt-to-probe-faeces-in-ice-cream-claim/

It will be interesting to see what happens.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2008, 09:23:52 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 26, 2008, 09:20:14 pm

Well, later on, apparently, the family was presented with a bowl of gelato ice cream, with chocolate topping, as a gesture of goodwill from the management. But when the woman was about to eat the first spoonful, she could smell something awful, and nearly threw up. Turns out it was human faeces.

Oh that is soooooooooooo nasty!  I hope they determine who did it, and fire them.  Perhaps press charges too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 26, 2008, 09:28:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2008, 09:23:52 pm

Oh that is soooooooooooo nasty!  I hope they determine who did it, and fire them.  Perhaps press charges too.

Oh no doubt about that.......someone is gonna be out of a job, and someone else is probably gonna make some money out of it.....

What's that thing people say........SHIT HAPPENS !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2008, 09:36:28 pm

Ewwwwwwww!  but not that way, Susie!     :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 27, 2008, 04:36:51 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 26, 2008, 09:28:49 pm

Oh no doubt about that.......someone is gonna be out of a job, and someone else is probably gonna make some money out of it.....

What's that thing people say........SHIT HAPPENS !!!

:laugh: :laugh:
It was on the news here too, I think they tried to get some money out of the business or they'd go to the media. Bet ya 5 dollars they'll be on the front cover of the Womens Weekly at least. It sure smells no matter which way you look at it :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 06:49:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  What's new and exciting for y'all today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 27, 2008, 12:04:13 pm

Hi chuck new work week here.  Hope you have a great day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2008, 01:57:25 pm

*waves to Dev* ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2008, 08:25:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Tuesday to you all!


Cold, dark and dreary day here in N.J., and some areas north and west of NYC tonight may get snow!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 28, 2008, 08:45:32 am

Hiya Chuckie! *waves franatically, so you can see it all the way*

The postcard from the NYC gathering came yesterday :D. I already said thank you on the other thread, but in case you didn't see it: thanks so much Chuckie!

 :-* :-*


And it's a beautiful card. I had never heard of the Prometheus statue. Of course I've heard about Rockefeller Center and the ice skating ring, but not about the statue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2008, 08:49:26 am

Hiya Chrissi!

I'm so glad you got it!  ;D

Yours went out a few days after everyone else's.  I needed to get the address correct!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 09:08:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day!!!!


Everyone getting ready for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 10:26:18 am

How's your costume coming along, Chuckie?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 10:28:24 am

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 10:26:18 am

How's your costume coming along, Chuckie?

hiya bro!  ;D


I've got it all done.  Wasn't much work to it, since the clothes are all in my wardrobe.

 :laugh:

It was mainly getting the wings and the accessories. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 01:21:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 10:28:24 am

hiya bro!  ;D


I've got it all done.  Wasn't much work to it, since the clothes are all in my wardrobe.

 :laugh:

It was mainly getting the wings and the accessories. 

Look anything like this?

(http://www.clydecaldwell.com/jpgs/large_images/fallen_angel.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 29, 2008, 01:28:16 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 01:21:10 pm

Look anything like this?

(http://www.clydecaldwell.com/jpgs/large_images/fallen_angel.jpg)

She's scary looking

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 01:30:15 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 29, 2008, 01:28:16 pm

She's scary looking

Well, so's Chuck, especially when he's got ten fierce black rubber bracelets on!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 01:34:06 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 01:21:10 pm

Look anything like this?

(http://www.clydecaldwell.com/jpgs/large_images/fallen_angel.jpg)

Chuckie's got better. ... Oh, never mind!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:36:23 pm

Ha

ha

ha





 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:43:21 pm

OH, and by the way, Paul....what are YOU doing for Halloween? ? ? ?
















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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 02:45:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:36:23 pm

Ha

ha

ha





 ::)

What? Maybe I was going to say ... wings.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:52:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 02:45:54 pm

What? Maybe I was going to say ... wings.  ;D

 ::)


So why don't you tell us......















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what you're doing for Halloween, Jeff?


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 03:01:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:43:21 pm

OH, and by the way, Paul....what are YOU doing for Halloween? ? ? ?

Dahlin', nuns are so  last year.

I was thinking of Elvira, but my tits aren't up to it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 03:02:14 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 03:01:03 pm

Dahlin', nuns are so  last year.

I was thinking of Elvira, but my tits aren't up to it.

Just lace yourself in a little tighter. That'll perk 'em up.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 03:02:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 02:52:04 pm

 ::)


So why don't you tell us......















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what you're doing for Halloween, Jeff?


 :laugh:

Sweetie, the only thing I'm doing for Halloween ... is drink!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 03:24:48 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 03:01:03 pm

I was thinking of Elvira, but my tits aren't up to it.

That's not ALL that isn't up.    :o




*runs from Paul*   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 03:25:58 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 03:01:03 pm

Dahlin', nuns are so  last year.

I was thinking of Elvira, but my tits aren't up to it.

Elvira? Thats so 1982! LOL  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 03:33:31 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 03:25:58 pm

Elvira? Thats so 1982! LOL  :laugh:  :laugh:

Elvira is timeless.  I even met her once, as Cassandra Peterson, when she was hawking her latest piece of trash film, "Elvira's Haunted Hills" at the Provincetown film festival a few years back.

She was eerily  normal in person.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 03:36:25 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 03:33:31 pm

Elvira is timeless.  I even met her once, as Cassandra Peterson, when she was hawking her latest piece of trash film, "Elvira's Haunted Hills" at the Provincetown film festival a few years back.

She was eerily  normal in person.

LOL!
I have seen her in intervies and when she is out of Character she is very normal.
But in Character she is Elvira all the way!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 03:36:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 03:24:48 pm

That's not ALL that isn't up.    :o




*runs from Paul*   :laugh:

(http://questionthedogma.com/blog1/elvira_01.jpg)

Elvira says, "Don't go there, boyfriend".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 03:38:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 03:36:25 pm

LOL!
I have seen her in intervies and when she is out of Character she is very normal.
But in Character she is Elvira all the way!!

You bet!

Do you remember when she used to host, what was it?  Creature Double Feature?  And she would make fun of all the bad horror films?  I thought she might have been a drag queen, she was so bitchy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 03:39:57 pm

Big Brother Richard!!!




What are YOU doing for Halloween? ? ? ?


















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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 03:41:20 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 03:33:31 pm

Elvira is timeless.  I even met her once, as Cassandra Peterson, when she was hawking her latest piece of trash film, "Elvira's Haunted Hills" at the Provincetown film festival a few years back.

She was eerily  normal in person.

The lady herself will be in Philadelphia this Halloween, hosting a party and reading "The Raven" at the Edgar Allen Poe house. It was all over this morning's Metro.  :D

She really must be a vampire to keep that figure. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 03:43:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 03:41:20 pm

hosting a party and reading "The Raven" at the Edgar Allen Poe house.

quote the Raven, "Eat my shorts!"



 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 04:25:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 03:43:38 pm

quote the Raven, "Eat my shorts!"



 :laugh:

Some people just ain't got no couth!  ::)

 ;)  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 06:11:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 04:25:59 pm

Some people just ain't got no couth!  ::)

 ;)  ;D  :-*

 ;)  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 29, 2008, 09:49:13 pm

Well in this crazy gated community I live in, we already been and done Halloween!!!

Poor Mandy had to be sedated she was in such a state of shock.
 The kids all go round in golf carts, and we all sit in the drives handing out bucket loads of candy.
There are several alcohol stops for the adults.

We saw one joker costume, and like a twit, I had to exit as I started to cry !!!

Heath was such a big kid sometimes, I thought how pleased he would have been to see the joker costumes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 09:50:49 pm

Quote from: optom3 on October 29, 2008, 09:49:13 pm

We saw one joker costume, and like a twit, I had to exit as I started to cry !!!

*waves to Fiona*

Yeah, I hear that will be a popular costume this year.

I'm ready with mine for Friday night.   Dark Angel Chucky, on the loose!  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:00:27 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 03:38:15 pm

You bet!

Do you remember when she used to host, what was it?  Creature Double Feature?  And she would make fun of all the bad horror films?  I thought she might have been a drag queen, she was so bitchy.

I loved that!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:01:23 pm

Quote from: Zombie on October 29, 2008, 03:39:57 pm

Big Brother Richard!!!




What are YOU doing for Halloween? ? ? ?

I'm so kicking your ass!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2008, 10:06:20 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:01:23 pm

I'm so kicking your ass!  >:(

Oh stop it!  You nub me, and you know it!  ;)


I nub you too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:11:01 pm

Quote from: Zombie on October 29, 2008, 10:06:20 pm

Oh stop it!  You nub me, and you know it!  ;)


I nub you too!

Yeah, but I;m still kickin your ass!
Thats what big brothers do to annoying little brothers!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 10:13:48 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:00:27 pm

I loved that!!

Actually, it was "Movie Macabre"!  She was merciless to those really bad B movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:29:33 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 10:13:48 pm

Actually, it was "Movie Macabre"!  She was merciless to those really bad B movies.

She was a vicious bitch! I loved it!
Did you ever see the Elvira movie? It was real campy! But I liked it.
Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 11:06:01 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:29:33 pm

She was a vicious bitch! I loved it!
Did you ever see the Elvira movie? It was real campy! But I liked it.
Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon! LOL

And it took you how long to figure out you're gay? You loved the campy Elvira movie, you loved Steel Magnolias. ...  ::)

And I love you, Cowboy!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 29, 2008, 11:13:30 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:29:33 pm

She was a vicious bitch! I loved it!
Did you ever see the Elvira movie? It was real campy! But I liked it.
Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon! LOL

Pay no attention to the man from Philthadelphia. :laugh:

Yes, I saw both Elvira movies:  Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills.  The second one, she paid for herself!  Filmed in Romania, with that creepy guy from "Rocky Horror Picture Show".

Camp beyond camp. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2008, 11:23:56 pm

Quote from: southend mavericky md on October 29, 2008, 11:13:30 pm

Pay no attention to the man from Philthadelphia. :laugh:

"Mr. md, dear Mr. md. ..."

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:39:47 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 29, 2008, 10:11:01 pm

Yeah, but I;m still kickin your ass!
Thats what big brothers do to annoying little brothers!  :laugh:

 :laugh: ;) :-*

Richard.....look at my signature line.....




"They're coming to get you.....Richard...


Muahahahaahahahaaaa!!!!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:45:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, it's Oct. 30th!  Mischief Night.  Or Devil's Night.  Whatever your area calls it.

So, who used to go out and make trouble on this night when you were kids?


I rememeber going out, and throwing around toilet paper, and shaving cream.  Nothing really too "over the top"...no eggs or anything like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 30, 2008, 09:20:08 am

Hey Chuck, what are you going to be for Halloween? I was thinking about being Bill Ayers.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 09:24:15 am

Quote from: shakestheelectionoff on October 30, 2008, 09:20:08 am

Hey Chuck, what are you going to be for Halloween? I was thinking about being Bill Ayers.  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Big brother, I'm gone be a dark angel.


I hadn't decided on it at first, and then I talked to Richard on the phone, and he said he didn't think that would fit me, because I'm too nice/sweet.

So I had to do it, to see if I could pull it off.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2008, 10:11:41 am

Quote from: Zombie on October 30, 2008, 06:45:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, it's Oct. 30th!  Mischief Night.  Or Devil's Night.  Whatever your area calls it.

So, who used to go out and make trouble on this night when you were kids?


I rememeber going out, and throwing around toilet paper, and shaving cream.  Nothing really too "over the top"...no eggs or anything like that.

No cow tipping?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 10:41:23 am

Not in my section of town!   ;D  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2008, 10:46:20 am

Quote from: Zombie on October 30, 2008, 10:41:23 am

Not in my section of town!   ;D  :laugh:

Last night some exuberant Phillies phan tee-pee'd a tree across the street from my building. It looked very festive when I saw it on my way to work this morning.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 30, 2008, 11:43:03 am

i remember Mischief Night. When i was little I got hit by an egg thrown out of a car as it was driving by.  Some mean kids pickin on a little girl.  It hurt like hell !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 12:08:45 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on October 30, 2008, 11:43:03 am

i remember Mischief Night. When i was little I got hit by an egg thrown out of a car as it was driving by.  Some mean kids pickin on a little girl.  It hurt like hell !

awwww!

(((((((Dev)))))))


I had the same thing happen when I was younger too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:09:25 pm

Since tomorrow is Halloween, I'm presenting some pics to you.


The theme:



Why Pets Hate Halloween!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:11:44 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:12:15 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:12:52 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:14:26 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:14:52 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:15:27 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:16:22 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:17:02 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:17:29 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:18:11 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:19:15 pm

more to come later!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 30, 2008, 05:38:25 pm

oh thats quite enough!  :P
Too much sugar for a nickle I say!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 30, 2008, 05:58:28 pm

Gorgeous pooches Chucky..........
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 30, 2008, 06:49:21 pm

I feel sorry for the pooch with the stocking over its head.  But these are all really funny  :laugh: ;D :D :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:54:42 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:55:20 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:55:56 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:56:35 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:57:18 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:57:51 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 06:59:56 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:00:25 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:03:15 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:03:44 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:04:17 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:04:47 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:05:41 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:06:25 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:07:11 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:07:46 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:10:03 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:10:34 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:11:16 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 30, 2008, 07:11:36 pm

Hide your turtles from Chuck.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF54Zt-shf0[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:12:04 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 07:31:20 pm

ROTFLMAO!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


OMG!  Truman, those are soooo freakin' funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 31, 2008, 02:16:56 am

* whispers ... Ahem.... Chuck?

Could I hide in your blog for a while ?
Seems I'm in trouble in Sue's and Dev's.  :'(

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 31, 2008, 02:49:58 am

Quote from: underdown on October 31, 2008, 02:16:56 am

* whispers ... Ahem.... Chuck?

Could I hide in your blog for a while ?
Seems I'm in trouble in Sue's and Dev's.  :'(

 :)

HEY...... I found you hiding in here.......

....and no good hidng behind Chucky.....he's my mate.......eh Chucky...??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2008, 06:52:35 am

Uh oh Rob!  What did you do? ??? :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2008, 06:55:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Halloween everyone!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 31, 2008, 07:25:36 am

Quote from: Zombie on October 31, 2008, 06:52:35 am

Uh oh Rob!  What did you do? ??? :o

Go on....tell him...... >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 31, 2008, 07:27:23 am

Morning Chucky, hope you have a pleasant friday, and a good weekend.

Friday night here.....I've finally packed my bag...I fly to Sydney at 1pm tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2008, 08:27:26 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 31, 2008, 07:27:23 am

Morning Chucky, hope you have a pleasant friday, and a good weekend.

Friday night here.....I've finally packed my bag...I fly to Sydney at 1pm tomorrow.

Yaaaaaaay!


safe flight, sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 31, 2008, 08:28:54 am

Have a great time in Sydney. Beware the umbrella drinks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2008, 08:34:22 am

Boo!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 31, 2008, 09:07:53 am

Dang, Jeff, you got me spooked! ;D


Happy Halloween Chuck!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/B031.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2008, 09:15:20 am

Quote from: TheWishWitch on October 31, 2008, 09:07:53 am

Dang, Jeff, you got me spooked! ;D

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/B031.jpg)

As long as I didn't make you fall off Mt. Washington. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2008, 09:19:58 am

Hiya Jeff and Chrissi!!!!



Good to see ya!  Happy Halloween!!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 31, 2008, 09:22:01 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 31, 2008, 09:15:20 am

As long as I didn't make you fall off Mt. Washington. ...  ;D

Hunh?
Jeff, it's me, Chrissi, not Lee.

Or is Mt. Washington famous for witches circling around the top, riding on their brooms?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 31, 2008, 01:47:44 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 31, 2008, 01:48:11 pm

Happy Halloween Chuck and friends!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2008, 02:58:17 pm

Quote from: TheWishWitch on October 31, 2008, 09:22:01 am

Hunh?
Jeff, it's me, Chrissi, not Lee.

See how good your costume is? Had me totally fooled!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 31, 2008, 03:07:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 31, 2008, 02:58:17 pm

See how good your costume is? Had me totally fooled!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

*whispers* Hey Jeff, look over to the left. See my avatar? Under the pic it says "aka Penthesilea". Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2008, 03:26:19 pm

Quote from: TheWishWitch on October 31, 2008, 03:07:28 pm

*whispers* Hey Jeff, look over to the left. See my avatar? Under the pic it says "aka Penthesilea". Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone!

Who bothers to read the fine print?  ;D

My lips are  :-X .

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2008, 01:16:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a fun Halloween!


As promised, I posted pics of myself in my Dark Angel costume.

Check them out here.




http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,23680.msg431605.html#msg431605

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2008, 01:50:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well on this Sunday!

Monday is coming........tooooo quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 02, 2008, 09:01:09 pm

Evening Chuck.  Fall back makes it dark so early!  Guess it doesn't matter much, but its still weird.  What do you think?

Did you see where I posted about your Halloween costume.  Dark Angel = 100%  A++++++++ 

Your make up is really scary.  You look so cool!  It was a very imaginative costume

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2008, 09:03:00 pm

I love it when the dark comes early.

 ;D


and thanks for your comments on my costume!  It was fun to dress that way.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 02, 2008, 09:10:34 pm

You glad the Phillies won Chuck?  I know you live somewhere near Philly dont you?  Beside the whole state of NJ is near Philly  hehehe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2008, 09:18:56 pm

Quote from: Raven Twins on November 02, 2008, 09:10:34 pm

You glad the Phillies won Chuck?  I know you live somewhere near Philly dont you?  Beside the whole state of NJ is near Philly  hehehe

I don't watch baseball.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 02, 2008, 09:30:32 pm

Ttell you what,  I might not watch baseball again after the terrible calls the umpires made time after time at this past world series...  It was Bullshit >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2008, 09:31:24 pm

Oh damn.  Sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 02, 2008, 10:41:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 01, 2008, 01:16:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a fun Halloween!


As promised, I posted pics of myself in my Dark Angel costume.

Check them out here.




http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,23680.msg431605.html#msg431605

Cool costume, but you still look too cute/nice/friendly. That is a complement by the way.!!!!
Last year we went to the party at the club here, when we could still afford to be members. I don't dress up, way too shy for that. I wore a hideously expensive black dress which had long pointy sleeves and longer and shorter bits all over the place. Looked better than it sounds.
I got so many complements on my Witch costume!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 08:03:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

God, Mondays suck!   

Hope that y'all are doing well!  It's a grey, rainy day here in N.J.!

I have to hit the store today, I've been invited to an election day party tomorrow night, so I have some stuff to buy and cook tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 03, 2008, 08:09:07 am

Mondays suck! 

Agreed!

Have as good a Monday as possible, movie buddy.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 09:58:34 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 03, 2008, 08:09:07 am

Mondays suck! 

Agreed!

Have as good a Monday as possible, movie buddy.  ;D

:-*

we so have to do another movie chat again.  I saw David started a thread on it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 10:29:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 02, 2008, 09:18:56 pm

I don't watch baseball.  ;D

Too bad. Lots of baseball players are hawt!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 10:33:00 am

It's all about the hotness, huh Jeff?

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 10:34:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 10:33:00 am

It's all about the hotness, huh Jeff?

;D

Sure enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 03, 2008, 10:43:07 am

They really are hawt.  Manly sort of men  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 03, 2008, 03:24:25 pm

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(getting you back for my blog!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2008, 03:55:44 pm

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 04:28:19 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 03, 2008, 10:43:07 am

They really are hawt.  Manly sort of men  ;)

Chase Utley, Cole Hammels, Pat Burrell, Jayson Werth, Shane Victorino, Brett Myers, Brad Lidge, Greg Dobbs. ... I could go on, but it's getting warm in here. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 03, 2008, 06:07:23 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2008, 08:06:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is doing well!

Happy Election Day to all the U.S. members!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2008, 08:07:02 am

(http://mirrormag.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/sf-obama-h.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2008, 08:08:15 am

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc225/feedyourwall/obama_shep_print_final2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 04, 2008, 10:12:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2008, 05:57:08 pm

well, I may be having some excitment at work tomorrow......I just read the paper today, and found out my bank is in talks with another bank to take us over.

::) ::)


I have to see how this will pan out.......to be honest, I don't think it will affect my job much.

Hi, Chuck.  Just catching up on your blog.

Yes, I read this big headline just as I was waiting to board the plane to Colorado last time, on Columbus Day.  I have been out of the area since and not in touch with local news.

Hope everything is still going well with your job.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 04, 2008, 10:47:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2008, 03:11:44 pm

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Chuck, believe it or not, I saw a live dog wearing this very same costume in Denver -- I think it was up at the place where my Mom is staying.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 04, 2008, 11:04:32 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 03, 2008, 04:28:19 pm

Chase Utley, Cole Hammels, Pat Burrell, Jayson Werth, Shane Victorino, Brett Myers, Brad Lidge, Greg Dobbs. ... I could go on, but it's getting warm in here. ...  ;D

Yaaaay, Phillies!   ;D    :D    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 09:24:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is doing well!

I'm soooooo tired!

I was t my friend Tina's place for Election Night Dinner.  We watched as the votes were tallied, the annoucements made, the speeches made, and didn't get to bed until around 12:30am, and then slept like shit for the rest of the night!

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 05, 2008, 09:28:37 pm

I stayed up till 12:30 and didn't sleep well. O-well, today was just like any other day, like nothing ever hapened.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2008, 09:32:22 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on November 05, 2008, 09:28:37 pm

I stayed up till 12:30 and didn't sleep well. O-well, today was just like any other day, like nothing ever hapened.

I missed you today, Big Brother.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2008, 07:30:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Getting closer to the weekend.

Who has really cool plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 06, 2008, 10:16:11 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Traveling back to CO again on Saturday.  I'm looking forward to seeing my mom's house finished.....I hope.  If they did what they promised to do while I was gone.

How about yourself?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2008, 10:11:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm leaving on a weekend trip today!

I'll see y'all on Monday!

Now, don't misbehave in my blog while I'm gone!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 07, 2008, 11:48:50 am

Mornng CHuck.  Have a safe trip.  Where you going?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2008, 02:45:43 pm

Like we'd misbehave!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 07, 2008, 03:47:19 pm

Have fun on your trip, Chuckie! :)

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 07, 2008, 10:11:10 am

Now, don't misbehave in my blog while I'm gone!   :laugh:

...and don't worry 'bout your blog .... we'd never ... never-ever ...... you know us... ;D

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When the cat's away...

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... the mice dance on the table (that's the German version of the saying).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2008, 03:49:59 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 07, 2008, 03:47:19 pm

When the cat's away...

... the mice dance on the table (that's the German version of the saying).

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 07, 2008, 09:21:12 pm

Yeah--let's keep it quiet in here while CD is gone!  :P ::)

(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff218/mrsd2clean1963/thm_phpiY4Kqc.gif)

No wild stuff.  

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 12:58:42 pm

PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We can start off with a little drink
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/cocktail.gif)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/bigdrinks.jpg)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/myfridge.jpg)

Do some dancin

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/thmyspace-codes-animations-56.gif)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/0524a.gif)

maybe some man on man action

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/th381096257_l.gif)

or whatever you prefer
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/13.gif)

But don't get too crazy

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(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/garich_66/th34344yk.png)

Cause we gotta clean up like nothin happend and we can look all innocent
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 10, 2008, 01:22:57 pm

Just popped in to see what has been going on here and find I missed out on what looks like one hell of a good party and all that's left for me is the cleaning up.
Now where did I put my marigolds ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 01:48:50 pm

Quote from: optom3 on November 10, 2008, 01:22:57 pm

... and all that's left for me is the cleaning up.

Oh Fiona, that's so nice of you to volunteer! ;)

Here, I got you something to make it easier for you:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/PW2.jpg)


With this, you can take off like a witch on a broomstick again ;) ;D.

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 02:03:20 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 12:58:42 pm

PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich! What a great post. Love it and LOL.


But we gotta talk about this here:

Quote

maybe some man on man action

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or whatever you prefer
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What about us girls? No place or interest to come between the man on man action - and I'm sure every woman would be creeped out by such a pair of boobs. They scare me! :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 03:02:43 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 02:03:20 pm

Rich! What a great post. Love it and LOL.


But we gotta talk about this here:


What about us girls? No place or interest to come between the man on man action - and I'm sure every woman would be creeped out by such a pair of boobs. They scare me! :o

I am so sorry!! :o  :o  :o
I did not mean to be so thoughtless!!  ::) Where are my manners?
Here are some other party guests for you viewing and socializing pleaseure

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w118/HumorMeOnline/men.jpg)

(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg267/macacoraivoso/cowboys.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/brit7/cowboys.jpg)

There, now everyone is represented!
I think!!
Feel free to invite more folks. Chuck has plenty of room here!!  :laugh:






Couldn't resistthis one. I had to bring these guys along!
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m162/nvrsubtle/Cowboys.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 03:57:46 pm

Uh Oh
CHUCK IS ON HIS WAY!!!
Start cleaning this place up!!

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk183/cnewton447/Cleaning_Lady_-_Chargewithframeredl.jpg)

Get rid of these beer cans
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Just throw the left overs out
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You can't hide in the bathroom!
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You don't have to go home but you can't stay here
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(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x237/xpushpopsrock/Heh_Passed_Out.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj318/xeilya/halloween045.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 04:00:43 pm

(http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m356/nikauris_2008/252297448.jpg)

Whew all clean!
Maybe he'll never know!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 04:27:14 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Rich, you're such a treat. Thanks for the many laughs :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 04:35:25 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 10, 2008, 04:27:14 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Rich, you're such a treat. Thanks for the many laughs :-*

I'm so glad I could put a smile on your face!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:10:28 pm

*unlocks door, walks in, drops bag*



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Excuse the hell out of me?

What's been going on here?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 05:13:37 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 07, 2008, 03:47:19 pm

When the cat's away...

... the mice dance on the table (that's the German version of the saying).

Wann die Katze nicht zu Hause ist, tanzen die Mauser. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 05:14:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:10:28 pm

*unlocks door, walks in, drops bag*



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Excuse the hell out of me?

What's been going on here?

I cannot tell a lie! It's Rich's fault!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:15:15 pm

Let me get the cleaning crew out........



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:15:44 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 10, 2008, 05:16:21 pm

Chuck, your blog is deffinatly not work safe anymore.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:18:12 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:19:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 05:14:22 pm

I cannot tell a lie! It's Rich's fault!

He sent me a text on my cell when I landed....claiming to not know anything about a party on my blog.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:20:16 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on November 10, 2008, 05:16:21 pm

Chuck, your blog is deffinatly not work safe anymore.

I can see that Truman.....and I see that when I'm not around, everyone comes to party, but when I'm back home.....everyone leaves.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/VoteNewt/cryingman.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 10, 2008, 05:22:21 pm

It was them, I am still looking for my stove.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:23:11 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on November 10, 2008, 05:22:21 pm

It was them, I am still looking for my stove.  8)

and how did that go?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 05:25:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:20:16 pm

I can see that Truman.....and I see that when I'm not around, everyone comes to party, but when I'm back home.....everyone leaves.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u130/VoteNewt/cryingman.jpg)

Nobody wants to clean up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 05:27:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 05:14:22 pm

I cannot tell a lie! It's Rich's fault!

Ya big tattle tale!
The only difference in a brown noser and a shit head is depth perception. You seem to be lacking!  >:(
Lord, I wasn't alone ya know! ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 05:32:02 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 05:27:05 pm

Ya big tattle tale!
The only difference in a brown noser and a shit head is depth perception. You seem to be lacking!  >:(
Lord, I wasn't alone ya know! ::)

Blah
Blah
Blah

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 07:11:37 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 10, 2008, 05:27:05 pm

Ya big tattle tale!
The only difference in a brown noser and a shit head is depth perception. You seem to be lacking!  >:(
Lord, I wasn't alone ya know! ::)

No hermits for you.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 10, 2008, 09:55:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 05:25:28 pm

Nobody wants to clean up.

No !!  Not true I volunteered, I was just looking for my marigolds. Oh, now I sound like teacher's pet, Yuck !

For those not in the know, Marigolds is a British expression for those rubber gloves, NO,!!!   not those ones, the type you put on to do the cleaning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2008, 09:56:40 pm

*waves*

Hello Fiona!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 11, 2008, 06:36:29 am

Good morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 09:25:40 am

Quote

For those not in the know, Marigolds is a British expression for those rubber gloves, NO,!!!   not those ones, the type you put on to do the cleaning

LOL! I was wondering why you were looking for flowers! I figured you were gonna do some gardening too!
Now I know better! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 09:26:00 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 10, 2008, 07:11:37 pm

No hermits for you.  8)

Well thats harsh!  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 09:52:16 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 09:26:00 am

Well thats harsh!  :'(

What did you expect when you call me a shithead, a bouquet of marigolds?

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 10:11:29 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 09:52:16 am

What did you expect when you call me a shithead, a bouquet of marigolds?

 ;D

U know I was kidding!
I love ya more than my luggage!
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 11:52:25 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 10:11:29 am

U know I was kidding!
I love ya more than my luggage!
 ;D

Love you, too! Mean it!  ;D  :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 11:55:49 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 11:52:25 am

Love you, too! Mean it!  ;D  :-*  :-*  :-*

Ya better Cowboy!
Doan make me come up there!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 11:57:55 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 11:55:49 am

Ya better Cowboy!
Doan make me come up there!!  :laugh:

Promises, promises. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 11, 2008, 12:24:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 11, 2008, 11:57:55 am

Promises, promises. ...  :laugh:

Hee Hee!
Maybe goin to Ocean City Next Summer!
Depends on my Grandparents health.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2008, 12:30:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sleeping in felt good today!

Then I had to take the car to the shop (oil change time) and had some breakfast, and did two crosswords.

Now, I'm here.  Hope everyone is well!

*looks around at blog*

It's nice and clean in here now!  Don't make me clean it again!

 :laugh:


Mornin' Rich & Jeff!  How ya both doin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 11, 2008, 12:37:06 pm

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61A5Z4N8ZFL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

One never knows....   Do one?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2008, 12:53:56 pm

ROTFLMAO!  Hiya Brother Paul!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 11, 2008, 01:01:38 pm

It sounds like I missed a really GREAT party Richard!!! I really am going to have to stick closer to home. All I did was be bored. Asheville is such a non fun town. It must be that way because none of you are here. Otherwise, it could be a fun place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2008, 01:39:08 pm

On Election Day, 4 states voted to amend their constitutions to discriminate against their gay citizens.

On Saturday - November 15th - each state is holding a protest against the Prop 8 vote.

All (gay or straight) are welcome to find a city in their state and join the protest.

Just go to this link, and find your state and city.

http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/?t=anon

I've found my place, and I'll be there on Saturday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 08:07:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, back to work today.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

The time away has been nice.  However, no more time off for me!  Except Thanksgivig and Christmas.

Then, bring on 2009!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 12, 2008, 08:35:55 am

Good morning! I went back 4 pages and I still don't know where you've been.

Where've you been--or is it a secret?

Happy Wednesday! Gotta hurry up and get ready to face the day! ***whine***  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 10:43:21 am

Hiya Shas!!!!


girl, I was in Georgia!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 12, 2008, 08:14:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 10:43:21 am

Hiya Shas!!!!


girl, I was in Georgia!   ;D

OH!
 
Peachy!!   ;D  (http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii131/schnauzerlover2008/cakes/pies/CA71YUF1CAK69IPLCAFCZUA3CA57X0Y5CAH.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2008, 08:20:28 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 13, 2008, 12:29:16 am

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/4057780-825.jpg" border="0" />

Heya Chuck!
It's been a while since I stopped by with some red velvet cupcakes!  So, here ya go! :)

And, I hear they're especially fond of red velvet cake down South in places like Georgia.  Did you have any while you were there?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 07:44:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Thursday is here!  The weekend will soon be upon us!

Does anyone have any good plans?  I will be at the Prop 8 protest on Saturday here in N.J.

I'll bring my camera, and I hope to get pics of a great turn out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 07:45:25 am

Quote from: atz75 on November 13, 2008, 12:29:16 am

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/4057780-825.jpg" border="0" />

Heya Chuck!
It's been a while since I stopped by with some red velvet cupcakes!  So, here ya go! :)

And, I hear they're especially fond of red velvet cake down South in places like Georgia.  Did you have any while you were there?

YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY !!!!!

*takes only one cupcake, and leaves the rest for any guests who should stop by*

Hiya Amanda!  *waves* thanks for the cupcakes!

No, I didn't get any red velvet cake in Georgia.  Maybe next time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 13, 2008, 10:24:46 am

I will take one of those cakes if that is O.K.  One of them was definitely smiling at me. I know a come on when I see one !!!

Hope masses of people turn up at the weekend for prop 8. Its about time the world opened its eyes.

I can't believe, when so much is so truly horrific at the moment, from the economy to the wars, that people cannot get their heads round love and commitment.

A bit more love and a little less greed and prejudice,and this world might stand a chance.

I don't care much for the Beatles, but "all you need is love" is a sentiment that is hard to ignore.IMHO.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 10:48:19 am

*waves to Fiona*

Hello Fiona!

Of course it's ok to take a cupcake!  They're here for everyone!

I hope it's a big turn out as well on Saturday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 13, 2008, 08:23:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 10:48:19 am

*waves to Fiona*

Hello Fiona!

Of course it's ok to take a cupcake!  They're here for everyone!

I hope it's a big turn out as well on Saturday!

Waves back. Yummy cake by the way.

Wouldn't it be just such a boost at the moment, if people power really could make a difference. I would love to think that it could be like the butterfly effect.One pro gay marriage person, converts another, who converts 2 etc etc.

I so would like to be part of a generation who really did make a difference. Who really opened peoples eyes and made them see, that it is so much easier to love than hate, and really does take less muscles to smile in approval than frown in judgement.

We could all do with a bit of the feel good factor at the moment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2008, 10:38:45 pm

I've had something on my mind since Halloween night.  Haven't mentioned it to anyone, but maybe it's time to get it off my chest, only so I can get some other opinions on the matter.

I've often said that I try not to hold a grudge.  It's better to get something out of your system, find a way to make peace with it, if possible, and move on.  Not let it consume your thoughts and life.

but sometimes, you get tossed a curve ball.

I have mentioned previously that I took a lot of abuse at one of my past job locations.  I can still see the homophobic graffiti they wrote about me on the men's and women's room walls of the store.  Verbal abuse took place out of earshot of management.

It was Halloween night, and I was invited to a friend's house.  The hostess had invited a group of people, some I knew, some I didn't.  I was talking to some people when the doorbell rang, and a man walked in.  The hostess introduced him to everyone, and conversation resumed.

About 15 minutes later, the hostess (yes, I'm purposefully not using names) approached me to say that her friend recognized me, we had worked together.  I looked at him, but didn't recognize him.  He started to talk about where and when he worked, and I finally put the pieces together.  He was one of the jerks that had targeted me in the store.

I somehow managed to disguise my shock, and treated him decently, while he went on about his life, and asked me what I was up to.  He seemed to think that we liked each other, or that I had just forgotten the stuff that went on.

I didn't want to say anything.  I didn't want to put my friend (the hostess) in an awkward position, so I just let it go.  I left the party a few hours later (I refused to leave any earlier than I had planned) and was pretty pissed at that point.

So, is it wrong or immature to still feel this way?  Should I have said something, or wouldn't that have mattered?  Was I right to let it go, or should I have expected an apology that I wasn't going to get?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 14, 2008, 09:43:44 am

I have had some similar experences, in that I recognize the feelings of unease you describe. In my experences these people usually have some unease on their part like they recognize me and remember their hormore induced behavior from a lifetime ago.

I know you did the right thing in being cordial to him and not confrontational. It would have brought bad karma to your friends party. Perhaps this is an indication you might run into him again if she has another get together. If that is the case, remember that it is the present you are living in and decide if you are going to let this guy know the person you are now or not. The person you always have been that he riticuled as well as the person you have become. Your life experence will be your guide.

We don't often know what motivates these people when they hate us. Sometimes it is fear of the unknown, sometimes the unknown in theirselves. I think we got to know what motivates us. I have a fantasy that I vist probably way too often in which I am at a class reunion and I take the microphone and forgive the class bully for his actions, but god help me if I were to ever do that.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2008, 09:44:22 am

I think you did the acceptable thing.
You thought of your friend and put her feelings above your own.
That said, you have every right to feel the way you did.
Im not as even keeled as you I would not have been plesant and probably would have let him know in no uncertain terms why.
But I think you did the right thing. i'm proud of you. Your a good man Charlie Brown!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 14, 2008, 01:23:35 pm

(Chuck) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2008, 05:09:33 pm

I think it's natural to continue to feel the way you do. Of course you shouldn't have expected an apology. You did the right thing--you were both guests under your hostess' roof, so you were right not to make an issue of the past. Sounds to me, though, that you let him take up more of your time than maybe I would have. I would have said, "Oh, nice to see you again," tried to avoid shaking hands--and almost immediately excused myself and pretended I needed to go to the bathroom.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 14, 2008, 05:52:19 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 14, 2008, 05:09:33 pm

I think it's natural to continue to feel the way you do. Of course you shouldn't have expected an apology. You did the right thing--you were both guests under your hostess' roof, so you were right not to make an issue of the past. Sounds to me, though, that you let him take up more of your time than maybe I would have. I would have said, "Oh, nice to see you again," tried to avoid shaking hands--and almost immediately excused myself and pretended I needed to go to the bathroom.  ;D

good answer

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2008, 09:34:25 pm

thanks for your opinions everyone!

it was good to get it off my chest, and it looks like I handled it the right way.

that's a plus.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 15, 2008, 01:31:57 am

Chuck I think you did the right thing. I know it was hard for you to not say anything, but in the end what would it have mattered. This guy did to you what he did and in the long run he will have to live with himself for it. I truly do believe in the idea that what you do will come back to you. I have seen it happen too many times to not believe it. The only person I work with that I get along with is someone who hates gay people and she is open about that dislike. Of course, I know this and on some level it makes me dislike her, but I know her thoughts are from ignorance. That is the way she was raised. It is so funny to me that I went to a conference with her and her husband, both who hate gay people, to New Jersey which was also my first time in New York City. If they knew about me they would hate me. We even went to see some of their relatives. The next year I went to see and stayed with some of their relatives. And I guess they all hated gay people, but for some reason the relatives even treated me with extreme niceness. The world is a hard place to understand. I guess if all gay people were green they would have not accepted me into their home. But still I find it hard to hate people like this because truly it comes from the ignorance they have grown up with.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 15, 2008, 06:50:56 am

I think you did the exactly the right thing. First by thinking of your hostess, secondly once you had worked out who he was by not biting his head off and thirdly staying to when you intended to.
 
I am not sure I could have been so composed.

If by chance you do meet him again, I 'd be cordial and say hello then turn to someone you do like and talk and laugh with them. That jerk is inconsequential.

(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2008, 11:38:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Firstly, I want to thank y'all for the posts/opinions on the issue I had on Halloween.  I appreciate it!  It looks like I did the right thing.  ;)


I'm here for about an hour now.....then I'm off to NYC to be part of the protest scheduled today against Prop 8.

I hope the weather holds for now.  It's wet outside, but not raining.  I've prayed that God will give the East Coast homos (and supporters) a break and let us stay reasonably dry.

 :laugh:

I'll have my digicam with me, and plan to take pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 15, 2008, 01:16:54 pm

You did exactly the right thing, good on you.
I did exactly the wrong thing on Wednesday of this week. A year tomorrow is when my husband was robbed at gunpoint at the store as he opened it up.
Through a lot of hard work on our part, not the police, we now know who was behind it, for absolute certain,although he did not do the robbery.
He is an ex employee of ours who was robbing us blind.I mean cases of meat.
He was overheard drunk one night bragging about it in the pub.The guy he spoke to the told his mother. She refuses to testify and the police are not interested.

I am not going to go on any more, suffice it to say between video footage, clothing even fingerprints.Their is no doubt.

I bumped into this guy who is now working elsewhere and he was so smug, God I could have punched him. He said to me I hear Dan's is not doing so well and now you have that new meat store opening up.

I was BOILING !!!!   I told him he must have been listening to the wrong rumours.Dans over the past few weeks was doing exceptionally well, considering the recession. We had also just the other day had some good news about the armed robbery.The police had finally found someone who was willing to testify, and were just gathering final information, before they went to arrest him.

They had not told us yet who it was !! I have never seen a black man( no I am not being racist) turn white so quickly. I know it was childish, I have also found out he has left his current job. I hate myself for being so vindictive, but it felt good.

No one should ever have to watch video footage of a loved one with a gun at their temples.Particularly in view of all the other major problems we have had.
Maybe if he had not been so smug and nasty about the new meat shop, I might have let it go.

So I applaud you for rising above it, in a way I just could not. You should be very proud of yourself.

I am certainly not proud of my actions, but he has no conscience at all this guy. To go so far as to rub my face in the fact, that we do ndeed have a new meat shop opening up, less than 2 miles away, was the final straw. I now really know what it means to see red.


P.S Hope the weather holds up for you and there is a good turnout.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on November 15, 2008, 04:09:59 pm

Quote

I have mentioned previously that I took a lot of abuse at one of my past job locations.  I can still see the homophobic graffiti they wrote about me on the men's and women's room walls of the store.  Verbal abuse took place out of earshot of management.
. . .
I somehow managed to disguise my shock, and treated him decently, while he went on about his life, and asked me what I was up to.  He seemed to think that we liked each other, or that I had just forgotten the stuff that went on.

Interesting story!  One thing that might explain his mystifying behavior at the party.  It's funny, but group behavior is so different from individual behavior. ('Hazing' incidents and cross-burning, for example, are never done by a single person; it's a pack of folks.) People can almost literally become different people when part of a pack.

So when this guy sees you one-on-one, he doesn't see that past behavior as part of his history with you.  He's rationalizing (in his small, shallow mind) that "I didn't do that stuff to Chuck. That one group of people did — that group that I was sometimes a part of..."


That would happen to me in jr high and high school. People who would be just terrible to me with their friends around, then I would see them one-on-one and they'd be all like, "Hi, how are you?" (And I'm just like, WTF?)
My theory "for what it's worth..." as Jack would say.  Looking forward to the pics, Chuck!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2008, 09:53:43 pm

Hiya Laura & Fiona!

Thanks for the opinions, and sharing your stories here!  :-*

The turnout was great, and pics are up in the "Prop 8" thread in the "Equality Agenda" forum.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 15, 2008, 11:29:55 pm

Great!!!!!!!! I will look.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2008, 02:35:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm hoping that everyone is having a good weekend, and enjoying the time left before Monday morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 16, 2008, 03:22:06 pm

Everyone is tired from the big party last night. Here's some footage from it  :laugh:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFfHRTA9mc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2008, 04:23:17 pm

Oh yeah.....time to start a Monday morning party.....

which blog to strike in..........>:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 16, 2008, 11:01:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 16, 2008, 04:23:17 pm

Oh yeah.....time to start a Monday morning party.....

which blog to strike in..........>:D

Hmmmmmmmmm.....do Monday morning parties really exist

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 09:23:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, we all got through Monday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Tuesday is here, and we've got snow flurries in NJ!  It's pretty to watch!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on November 18, 2008, 09:24:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 09:23:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, we all got through Monday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Tuesday is here, and we've got snow flurries in NJ!  It's pretty to watch!   ;D

I hate morning people.  >:(

 :-* :-* :-*

(Good morning, Chuck!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2008, 09:58:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 09:23:50 am

Tuesday is here, and we've got snow flurries in NJ!  It's pretty to watch!   ;D

We're too far inland here.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 10:11:17 am

(((((Jeff)))))

I hope you get snow soon!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2008, 01:06:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 10:11:17 am

(((((Jeff)))))

I hope you get snow soon!   ;D

But not too soon.  ;D  December 24 would do nicely.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 02:29:46 pm

Jeff's dreaming of a white christmas.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 18, 2008, 02:44:41 pm

Snow, Snow, Snow,  Its raining snow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 02:45:15 pm

Hiya Dev!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 18, 2008, 02:50:15 pm

HI Chuck.  Thanks for the party yesterday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 02:57:21 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 18, 2008, 02:50:15 pm

HI Chuck.  Thanks for the party yesterday!

You're welcome, sweetie!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2008, 04:10:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 02:29:46 pm

Jeff's dreaming of a white christmas.......

We just had a lovely brief little snow flurry.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2008, 04:49:22 pm

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 19, 2008, 08:28:50 am

Morning Chuck  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 19, 2008, 08:46:55 am

YaY---it's hump day---5 more work days until vacation.

A co-worker was trying to coax a smile outta me yesterday. I told her I'd smile during Thanksgiving vacation. Yes. I was a grump.  >:(  :P  8)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2008, 09:50:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay for hump day!

Hope you're all doing well!

Shasta, you have the whole week of Thanksgiving off?  Nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 09:23:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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All I have to say today is that my job would be much easier if people would just do as they're told!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 09:56:56 am

***Peeks into Chuck's blog***

Where is everybody this morning? Seems awfully quiet in town. They must have all got themselves emotionally exhausted arguing over politics.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 20, 2008, 09:58:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 09:23:41 am

All I have to say today is that my job would be much easier if people would just do as they're told!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 10:18:10 am

Quote from: southendmd on November 20, 2008, 09:58:35 am

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Chuck's hair's too short to keep the tiara in place. He'd have to glue it on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 10:47:58 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 09:56:56 am

***Peeks into Chuck's blog***

Where is everybody this morning? Seems awfully quiet in town. They must have all got themselves emotionally exhausted arguing over politics.  :-\

 ;D but you're here!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 10:48:53 am

Quote from: southendmd on November 20, 2008, 09:58:35 am

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I'm sorry, I'll only address you as "queen bitch" from now on!

 :laugh: :-*


How are ya, BBP?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 10:50:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 10:47:58 am

 ;D but you're here!    :-*

 :-*  That's because I'm too cranky and contrary and just plain obstinate to let 'em drive me away!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 10:51:09 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on November 20, 2008, 10:18:10 am

Chuck's hair's too short to keep the tiara in place. He'd have to glue it on.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Jeff, you reminded me of a story!

My mom told me when she was a baby, she had no hair.  Gram got tired of everyone thinking she was a boy, so when she would take mom out in the stroller, she'd scotch tape a bow to the top of mom's bald head.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 20, 2008, 11:31:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 10:51:09 am

:laugh: :laugh:

Jeff, you reminded me of a story!

My mom told me when she was a baby, she had no hair.  Gram got tired of everyone thinking she was a boy, so when she would take mom out in the stroller, she'd scotch tape a bow to the top of mom's bald head.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
THats too funny hehehhehhe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2008, 11:32:23 am

and it really says a lot about my Gram......bless her heart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2008, 08:41:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Friday!  The weekend is upon us!  ;D

Does anyone have cool plans for the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 21, 2008, 08:52:04 am

Morning Chuck--no cool plans here! What're yours?

I will be happy this weekend because I'm facing a 2 day week afterward!!  ;D None of Truman's Sunday Afternoon Dread for me this time!

I'll probably try to DUST in my living room, clean it up, and put out some Christmas decorations. I may do some secret shopping--for which I get paid--minimally.  :P 8)

Might watch a movie with Chuck and David.  :D

The possibilities are....limited by meager resources!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Happy Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2008, 09:18:43 am

Well, let's see.  No plans tonight.

Tomorrow, I'll be up by my brother and sister-in-law for Christmas shopping.

Sunday, is open as far as I know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 22, 2008, 01:05:08 am

So no plans to crash anyones blog and throw another impromptu party ??

I was rather hoping to get another glimpse of those two helpers you had at the last party.

Daughter is competing tomorrow,Sunday is yawn !!!  Go through all the prices in the store and change if necessary. I can hardly wait, not !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 22, 2008, 07:33:58 am

Today I worked  :(
Tomorrow I sleep  8)
Monday I Shop  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2008, 09:04:13 am

Quote from: optom3 on November 22, 2008, 01:05:08 am

So no plans to crash anyones blog and throw another impromptu party ??

I was rather hoping to get another glimpse of those two helpers you had at the last party.

Daughter is competing tomorrow,Sunday is yawn !!!  Go through all the prices in the store and change if necessary. I can hardly wait, not !!!

Hiya Matt & Fiona.

I'm not sure about the party this weekend.....I will away shopping today, and not sure about tomorrow.

I'm thinking Monday will be party day.   

*prepares a blog to pick......* >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 22, 2008, 10:30:07 am

Hey CHuck and friends!

I so enjoyed having my blog crashed.  That was one of the most fun I've had to date on Bettermost.  Thanks Chuck and all who attended!

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

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2008, 10:31:51 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 22, 2008, 10:30:07 am

Hey CHuck and friends!

I so enjoyed having my blog crashed.  That was one of the most fun I've had to date on Bettermost.  Thanks Chuck and all who attended!

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

*waves to Dev*

Good to see ya! 

I have an idea of which blog to crash on Monday morning.....keep your eyes open......;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 22, 2008, 01:32:40 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 22, 2008, 10:30:07 am

Hey CHuck and friends!

I so enjoyed having my blog crashed.  That was one of the most fun I've had to date on Bettermost.  Thanks Chuck and all who attended!

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

It's so good because you can drink all you want, and the only hangover is a virtual one !!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 22, 2008, 03:18:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 19, 2008, 09:50:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay for hump day!

Hope you're all doing well!

Shasta, you have the whole week of Thanksgiving off?  Nice!

No--just WED, TH, FRI. But I'm happy about that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 22, 2008, 04:55:39 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 22, 2008, 03:18:45 pm

No--just WED, TH, FRI. But I'm happy about that!

That's the same days I have off. Have you got big plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 22, 2008, 05:03:18 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 22, 2008, 04:55:39 pm

That's the same days I have off. Have you got big plans?

Just--relax, watch movies, sleep, and Thursday--go to my cousin's house a few blocks over for a mondo Thanksgiving dinner!  ;D What about you? It'll just be SO nice to be off work for 5 straight days!! I'm on the verge of choking some 8th graders!!!  >:(  (Not literally.)  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 12:36:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

What's shakin' everyone?

I went shopping yesterday, spent $350.00 on new clothes and shoes at an outlet mall.  Great prices on name brand clothes like Bass, Izod, and Van Heusen

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 23, 2008, 03:06:39 pm

Hey there Chuckie! *waves*

My weekend is almost over, it's already Sunday evening 8PM over here. *sigh*
But we had a good one. Visited my best friend and her family today, the kids had a blast and we adults chatted on and on...

When we came home, cherry cake, Christmas cookies, Advent calendars and sweets were on the kitchen table. What a nice surprise! :D
My in-laws had been here. They wanted to visit us and left all the goodies. And they were smart enough to close the kitchen door. Otherwise it would have been a feast for the greedy dog :laugh:.

So, I'm slowly winding down the weekend. Guess I'll visit Tru's Numa Numa thread tomorrow morning. The plumber (not Joe, a real plumber ;)) will be coming before the crack of dawn  :P. Guess I'll need something cheery after his visit. I don't like craftsmen. I always have the feeling they're all cheating. :-\

Hope yopu enjoy the rest of your Sunday :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 03:12:22 pm

Chrissi!

Sooooo good to see you here!  :-*

Sounds like you had a great weekend! 

One question about the plumber.  Who's Dawn, and what does her crack have to do with your plumbing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 23, 2008, 03:22:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 03:12:22 pm

One question about the plumber.  Who's Dawn, and what does her crack have to do with your plumbing?

Tsk, tsk, tsk. ;)
I don't know nothin about no Dawn, but I sure hope I won't have to see the crack of the plumber tomorrow! :laugh:
But chances are high I will  :P. He has to crawl under the kitchen sink. Hopefully he'll wear an overall ;D.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 03:29:31 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 23, 2008, 03:22:03 pm

He has to crawl under the kitchen sink. Hopefully he'll wear an overall ;D.

Hold on to that dream!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 23, 2008, 04:37:50 pm

Hi CellarMostians  :)

What happened to Bob The Builder?
Has he been replaced as an icon by Joe The Plumber?  :-\

There's a lot of jokes about tradesmen.
You know, those bumper stickers and things ...
I saw one recently that said something I can't repeat here.
But they all seem to brag about how much better they do it.
(Whatever 'It' is)   ???
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 23, 2008, 04:39:11 pm

Hi ZK  :)

Hey, Sue and I were sad to miss you in Sydney recently.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 04:56:11 pm

Rob.....good to see you on my blog today!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 23, 2008, 11:40:27 pm

Well the end of such a good weekend, I don't want it to end !!  Daughter did brilliantly at her meet, whih I wont bore you with as it is all over my blog.

What was nearly as nice, is the 2 younger ones came into the store with me today. Daddy had to work, so we went in to surprise him ad help as well. WE ended up staying to the end of the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 24, 2008, 03:00:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2008, 03:29:31 pm

Hold on to that dream!

The plumber is here right now. And he's wearing an overall! ;D :laugh:

The secretary said they'd begin work at 7:30am with  meeting at the boss's house, and one of the guys would come to us first thing in the morning. Well, at 7:37am he was here. Sometimes I like the German accuracy, even though mostly it gets on my nerves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 24, 2008, 07:19:36 am

Quote from: underdown on November 23, 2008, 04:39:11 pm

Hi ZK  :)

Hey, Sue and I were sad to miss you in Sydney recently.
 

Gidday Rob

Yeah I know I was sorry I missed seeing you both. Just the timing was off, I make my way across the ditch 4 times a week and am in Sydney roughly twice a week but never long enough to meet anyone though. One day Rob I hope I'll get to spend some time there and we can catch up

Cheers

Matt

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 08:10:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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hope that everyone had a great weekend!

short work week this week!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 24, 2008, 09:37:42 am

Hey Chuckie, are you wearing your new duds?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 09:44:46 am

Quote from: southendmd on November 24, 2008, 09:37:42 am

Hey Chuckie, are you wearing your new duds?

Hiya big brother!   :-*


No, can't wear them until the new year.

Mom and Dad are wrapping what we purchased for christmas (I know...makes no sense) and then I'll have to get them tailored....so I'll have them for the new year.

What's up iwth you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 24, 2008, 10:03:13 am

That's cute:  you pick out your own Xmas presents.  Actually, it does make sense; guarantees you'll like them.

Are you rehearsing looking surprised? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 10:05:40 am

Quote from: southendmd on November 24, 2008, 10:03:13 am

That's cute:  you pick out your own Xmas presents.  Actually, it does make sense; guarantees you'll like them.

Are you rehearsing looking surprised? 

Actully, we're thinking that Mom and Dad will try to pull a fast one, and purposefully put wrong names on the tags.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 11:00:36 am

So, is everyone ready for christmas?






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 24, 2008, 12:57:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 11:00:36 am

So, is everyone ready for christmas?

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Nope, not yet. But I'm ready for Thanksgiving ;)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 03:02:56 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 24, 2008, 12:57:03 pm

Nope, not yet. But I'm ready for Thanksgiving ;)

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/turkey_costume.jpg)

and who gets to stuff that turkey?

>:D >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 25, 2008, 02:29:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 24, 2008, 11:00:36 am

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  Never mind the turkey. Who gets to put presents under the tree ?   ;D ;D

*** oops. forgot. monks don't do that, do they?  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 09:36:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Almost time for Turkey day!

Hope everyone is feeling good!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 25, 2008, 10:41:43 am

Good morning chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 11:06:46 am

Hiya Dev Sweetie!

How are ya?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 25, 2008, 11:21:31 am

doing good bud.  how are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 12:20:37 pm

busy at work today.

People trying to get stuff done before the holiday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 25, 2008, 01:00:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 12:20:37 pm

busy at work today.

People trying to get stuff done before the holiday.

I would hate to have to iron that dress for Madonna.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 25, 2008, 02:28:15 pm

Hey Chuckie, as I get ready to turn the last page to December on the 2008 BBM calendar, and notice that there is no 2009 available, did I remember that you were thinking of making one? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2008, 03:07:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 25, 2008, 02:28:15 pm

Hey Chuckie, as I get ready to turn the last page to December on the 2008 BBM calendar, and notice that there is no 2009 available, did I remember that you were thinking of making one? 

Hiya Paul!

Yes, I said that if one wasn't coming out in 2009, that I would attempt to make one with BBM pics.

Not sure how well it will turn out......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2008, 10:37:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving is ready for the big dinner tomorrow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on November 27, 2008, 04:10:42 am

GOOBLE GOOGLE!

TampaTalon^">

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2008, 12:26:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2008, 12:29:30 pm

Happy Thanksgiving, BetterMost friends!




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It's been a crazy almost 3 years, hasn't it?

Laughing, crying, frustration, strong words, pics pics pics, get togethers, 4 big brothers (Rob, Tru, Rich, & Paul) and much much more.

I'm thankful to all the BetterMostians who have been here, past, present, and future.  I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a member here, and I'm thankful for all the friends I have made here.

Hope that you all have many blessings to count today.


Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 27, 2008, 05:47:44 pm

(http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/3.gif)

Have a great day Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 27, 2008, 06:34:57 pm

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 28, 2008, 04:37:47 pm

HAPPY THANKSGIVING CHUCK!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 29, 2008, 10:15:10 am

Quote from: shakestheground on November 25, 2008, 01:00:37 pm

I would hate to have to iron that dress for Madonna.

THat pic was photo shopped.  I saw a pic of her in the real dress.  Believe me, it wasn't any better.  It was a frilly feathery thing :o.  I'll go try to find the pic to post.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 29, 2008, 10:51:02 am

sorry I had no luck finding the a whole pic of the dress.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 29, 2008, 11:19:59 am

LOL.

A few red balls and flickering lights--this one would make a great Christmas tree too. :P 8) :D

When you're Madonna--you can wear whatever you wanna wear.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 29, 2008, 11:33:45 am

True that Shasta!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2008, 02:12:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Sorry for the late appearance today.....I have been helping the parents with the outside christmas display.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2008, 02:13:04 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 29, 2008, 10:15:10 am

THat pic was photo shopped.  I saw a pic of her in the real dress.  Believe me, it wasn't any better.  It was a frilly feathery thing :o.  I'll go try to find the pic to post.

As much as I love the diva, I have to say, you're right about the original dress.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 30, 2008, 10:47:45 am

Good morning Chuck.  Happy Sunday.  We've got a wedding to go to on the beach, and for once the weathre person was right, ITS GOING TO RAIN TODAY.  SHIT!

We have an odd way it rains here.  When the weather guy/girl says we have 50% chance of rain today.  Its means that there will be rain somewhere in the area at one point or another.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 30, 2008, 11:15:14 am

a wedding on the beach sounds lovely!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2008, 03:22:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

It's a cold grey rainy day today!  Hope that the weather is better for you all, well....and Dev!  hope the rain clears for the ceremony!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 30, 2008, 07:00:11 pm

The wedding was called off.   Good thing I called her.  She said it was because the weather is "hideous".
She's getting married TUESDAY, and she is having only family there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 30, 2008, 07:10:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2008, 03:22:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

It's a cold grey rainy day today!  Hope that the weather is better for you all, well....and Dev!  hope the rain clears for the ceremony!

Chuck it sounds like we are in the same place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 30, 2008, 07:14:16 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on November 30, 2008, 07:10:13 pm

Chuck it sounds like we are in the same place.

Hi Jack  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2008, 10:31:02 pm

Oh damn.  I'm sorry they had to postpone the ceremony.  That's too bad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:21:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready for work today!

Well, good news and bad news today.

Bad news is that with all the traveling, and getting sick and just plain falling back into bad habits, I had put weight back on.

You'll remember that I made posts that I had reached 199, finally getting under 200.  Well, that's when I discovered my scale at home was off by 10lbs.  :o  The scale at the gym weighed me at 209, so that was my lowest weight.  Unfortuately, I let myself get back up to 237, a 28 pound gain.

:o

The good news, I've refocused, and even though it was Thanksgiving week, I've managed to lose 4 pounds this week, back down to 233.

;D

I'll be 40 this January, and the weight will only get harder to lose, so it's time to really buckle down and get this done.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:23:11 am

and after a successful diet week, I found this tv schedule on TLC.




8 PM Nov 30th - TLC - Addicted To Food

Weighing more than 700 pounds, R.J. finds himself living at a unique home for the Super Obese located in Ohio. With extreme mobility problems, this is the story of R.J.'s hometown helping him make the trip from North Carolina to his new home up north.


9 PM Nov 30th - TLC - I Eat 33,000 Calories A Day

Four morbidly obese people struggle with their weight, their addiction to food and rapidly deteriorating health. Two men are bed ridden and require constant care. Two women are dangerously close to becoming housebound.


10 PM Nov 30th - TLC - The 750 Pound Man

Meet John Keitz. He has not left his bed in seven years because his legs simply cannot handle the weight of his massive body. He is severely, morbidly obese. Follow his journey as he tries to lose the weight that is slowly robbing him of his life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:26:15 am

So, as a way to get myself back on track, and follow through on my success last week, I decided to watch these three shows.  The one that I wanted to see most was I Eat 33,000 Calories A Day.  I can't imagine anyone being able to consume that much!

So I watched, and used my digital camera to take pics of the show on the TV.


I want to state right here, I'm not making fun of the people you are about to see.  They were willing to have their images on TV, and I'm posting that footage here.





First we have Larry Cooper.



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Larry is 700 pounds.  He admits that he's addicted to food.  The only exercise he gets during the day is walking to the table to eat, if he bothers to do that.  Otherwise, he eats in bed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:27:02 am

In an effort to try and show Larry how much he eats in a day, his niece fills the table with all the food he eats during the course of a normal day.

Each day, Larry consumes 14,390 calories.  However, instead of shock, Larry sits at the table, and begins to eat.





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:27:45 am

Next we meet Jackie Khan.

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Like Larry, Jackie admits to being addicted to food.  She gets little to know exercise, and realizes if she doesn't stop eating as she does, she'll be at Larry's weight soon.  She's currently 369 pounds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:28:23 am

Following Larry's niece's lead, the show puts all the food that Jackie eats in a normal day onto a table to show her just what she's consuming in a typical day for her.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Morbidly%20obese/MorbidlyObese009.jpg)


Jackie's daily caloric intake is 15,880 calories.  To burn off all the calories she eats in a day, Jackie would have to walk briskly nonstop for two days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:30:31 am

The third person we meet is Paul Mason.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Morbidly%20obese/MorbidlyObese011.jpg)


Paul is currently bed ridden, and weighs 672 pounds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:31:13 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Morbidly%20obese/MorbidlyObese017.jpg)

Paul is addicted to food, and his daily caloric intake is 36,902 per day.  There is no physical way for Paul to burn off the calories that he takes in every day.  It's impossible.

There are no pics of how much food he eats in a day, because there wasn't a table big enough in Paul's house to hold all the food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:31:48 am

The last person we meet is Lisa Sellers.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Morbidly%20obese/MorbidlyObese021.jpg)


Lisa admits to being addicted to food, it was a behavior that started as a child.  She remembers her mother loving chocolate, and keeping a stash in the house, hidden from her father, who didn't want sweets in the house.  Lisa knew where the stash was, and would sneak chocolates when she could.  Lisa currently weighs 630 pounds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:32:26 am

Lisa currently eats 9,277 calories a day, with no exercise.  While that number is lower than the other people on the program, it's still almost 5 times what an average woman should take in per day.

By comparison, an athelete competing in the Olympics in rowing, will take in AND burn 6,000 calories.

Here is her usual daily intake of food.





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The scary part for me is that the lightest woman was 369 pounds.  When I was at my heaviest, I was only 74 pounds away from her weight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 01, 2008, 11:14:02 am

thats a lot of calories. An eye popping amount!

You;ll reach your goal! I know it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 01, 2008, 01:05:10 pm

Wow, I didn't think those morbidly obese people took in that much fodder per day.  Makes you wonder who in their family is supporting that behavior.  They're literally killing their loved one.  :(

Good luck, Chuck!  I'll be heading back to Weight Watchers tomorrow, too, and I need all the inspiration I can get.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 01, 2008, 10:23:27 pm

Quote from: ZK on November 15, 2008, 06:50:56 am

I think you did the exactly the right thing. First by thinking of your hostess, secondly once you had worked out who he was by not biting his head off and thirdly staying to when you intended to.
 
I am not sure I could have been so composed.

If by chance you do meet him again, I 'd be cordial and say hello then turn to someone you do like and talk and laugh with them. That jerk is inconsequential.

(((Chuck)))

Just one more person chiming in here to agree with all that has been said.  I know it's late, but I just got back and am catching up on this blog.

Above all, Chuck, you honored your friend (the hostess) by behaving with civility and being respectful (outwardly, anyway, whatever you were thinking on the inside) toward someone she thought enough of that she had invited him to the party.  You handled the situation with grace, I'd say.  For some reason I'm thinking of someone who has become a great leader:  president-elect Obama.  He heard some pretty bad things said about him by hateful people this year, yet he always came across as cool and collected, and didn't lash out in return.  It's to be admired that you could do that, too.

If I were in your position, I would not have made a scene either, but I might be tempted to have a word privately with the hostess the next time I saw her and say "Oh, by the way, remember that man at the Halloween party?  We used to work together and......."  But that would depend on your relationship with her; how easily can you confide in her?  I still wouldn't want to hurt her feelings, so if there was any doubt about how she would react, the best thing would probably be to let the matter drop and just keep your distance from him if you encounter him at another function.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2008, 09:39:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Monday is gone!  Bring on Tuesday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 02, 2008, 11:52:56 am

Morning, Chuck!  Lets hope Tuesday is better.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 02, 2008, 03:55:38 pm

 :laugh:

(http://www.greatplainsstreetrodders.com/1946_Chevy_Passenger_Rears.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 02, 2008, 04:08:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2008, 10:30:31 am

The third person we meet is Paul Mason.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Morbidly%20obese/MorbidlyObese011.jpg)


Paul is currently bed ridden, and weighs 672 pounds.

I never thought I would be saying this, but I do not understand his genitalia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2008, 04:10:32 pm

My purple car is something else,huh?  ;)


and he's not naked.  What you're seeing is his thighs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2008, 04:18:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 02, 2008, 04:10:32 pm

My purple car is something else,huh?  ;)

Is the purple car Tru posted actually yours? Or is it some kind of inside joke?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2008, 04:19:42 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 02, 2008, 04:18:23 pm

Is the purple car Tru posted actually yours? Or is it some kind of inside joke?

I do not own a purple car.  ;D


Truman's just being funny!   :laugh:

but, if you want to see Truman's car (I have a pic) you can go to his blog, and look at "Picture Of The Day".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2008, 04:22:19 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 02, 2008, 04:08:42 pm

I never thought I would be saying this, but I do not understand his genitalia.

Tru I also wondered where they might be. ???

Somewhere hidden between the (I don't have the word for it - layers? chunks?) of fat?
Or directly under the small white piece of cloth?
To phrase it differently: if he were naked, would one be able to see his genitalia?
 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 02, 2008, 06:03:18 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 02, 2008, 03:55:38 pm

:laugh:

(http://www.greatplainsstreetrodders.com/1946_Chevy_Passenger_Rears.jpg)

Oh, wow, Truman, what a car!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2008, 09:57:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day!

Hope y'all are humpin' around!   ;D  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 03, 2008, 02:14:41 pm

Hi Chuck.  How's it going in New Jersey?  Do you ever make it to Scotch Plains or Point Pleasant?  Thats where I grew up until I was 14.  Is it still beautiful?  I hope so.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2008, 03:17:09 pm

Hiya Dev!

I go to Point Pleasant from time to time, and yes, it's still nice.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 03, 2008, 03:19:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2008, 03:17:09 pm

Hiya Dev!

I go to Point Pleasant from time to time, and yes, it's still nice.

 ;D

The beaches are packed and the boardwalk is fun with the Arcades, rides, restuarants and bars.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2008, 03:40:10 pm

I rather go there than somewhere like Seaside or Wildwood....way too packed and not as clean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 04, 2008, 05:11:16 pm

Nothing in your own blog for Thursday, Chuck?   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2008, 07:24:41 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 04, 2008, 05:11:16 pm

Nothing in your own blog for Thursday, Chuck?   :-\

Yeah, Chuck!  Where was our Thursday morning greeting?  No wonder why I thought tomorrow was Thursday instead of Friday!  Some of us depend on you, bud.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2008, 07:25:54 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2008, 07:24:41 pm

Yeah, Chuck!  Where was our Thursday morning greeting?  No wonder why I thought tomorrow was Thursday instead of Friday!  Some of us depend on you, bud.  ;D

Ooooops!


I got busy with the party on Lynne's blog, and never got over here.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2008, 07:30:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 04, 2008, 07:25:54 pm

Ooooops!


I got busy with the party on Lynne's blog, and never got over here.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:
OK you can slide this time, but I am warning you..   hehehhe

Hey why dont you come to the fl brokie gathering in Sarasota Dec 22-23.  :D Get a quick flight on Jet Blue.  We can work out picking you up and getting you back to the airport In Tampa.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2008, 07:33:54 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2008, 07:30:08 pm

Hey why dont you come to the fl brokie gathering in Sarasota Dec 22-23.  :D Get a quick flight on Jet Blue.  We can work out picking you up and getting you back to the airport In Tampa.

no can do.  My coworker has that time off, so I can't take it off also.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2008, 07:55:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 04, 2008, 07:33:54 pm

no can do.  My coworker has that time off, so I can't take it off also.

Good answer!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2008, 07:50:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Friday is here!

;D

How are you all, and do ya have cool plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 05, 2008, 09:01:41 am

Hi Chuck. I hope I can get some outside lights put up---if it's too cold, I won't! What're you doing for the weekend? I need to wrap too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2008, 09:16:31 am

Hiya Shas!

Not sure what I'm doing this weekend.....probably shopping!  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 05, 2008, 10:23:31 am

Hi Chuck.  We already have lights up outside, but already the string that goes along the back have gone out.  The tree goes up this weekend.  Yay!

Happy Friday to you and all your friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2008, 10:45:32 am

yes, outdoor displays are appearing in NJ......I'll have to make my tour "tacky Christmas displays" and take pics to post like I did last year.


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 05, 2008, 12:20:05 pm

 :laugh:

I've only seen some moderate displays here so far, nothing too tacky.  But I'm sure it will get tackier as time goes on.

There was a tacky display in the next block in Colorado (a week before Thanksgiving, even).  It was a big blow-up airplane, with Santa sitting in it.  But I thought it was kind of cute.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 05, 2008, 12:34:09 pm

Do you want to touch my monkey?

(http://www.finkbuilt.com/static/images/articles/monkey1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2008, 12:50:01 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 05, 2008, 12:34:09 pm

Do you want to touch my monkey?

(http://www.finkbuilt.com/static/images/articles/monkey1.jpg)

does it cry?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 05, 2008, 01:50:40 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 05, 2008, 12:34:09 pm

Do you want to touch my monkey?

(http://www.finkbuilt.com/static/images/articles/monkey1.jpg)

Touch him!  Love him!

(http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2004-04-01/cover_story-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2008, 04:45:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.


I had a lesson today.

Even though Blaze is large, he's only still about 10 months old, and still a kitten in mind.  He was very energetic and figity today.  I should've known better to try and pick him up.  But I did.  He wrapped his paws around my arm and tried to bite me.  Not hard, but enough to know he wasn't pleased.  To get him to let go, I blew in his face.  Normally, he lets go.

Today, he deciced to be different, he let go, and clawed my face, just under my eye.

 ::)

He gave me three tiny cuts on my bottom lid, which (because of my allergies) proceeded to swell up.  I washed them off quickly, and applied Neosporin.  It's fine now.

Mom was extremely pissed at Blaze (today has not been a good day, he's been into everything) and I had to calm her down a bit, and remind her that he's still a kitten, and it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't tried to pick him up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 06, 2008, 05:07:39 pm

Maybe the lesson is exactly the opposite: that Blaze is NOT a little kitten anymore, but is getting adult now and not child-like submissive anymore. The rowdy age, also known as puberty (sexually most cats go through puberty earlier, I'm talking about getting mentally adult).

Cats hate, hate hate it when you blow into their face. That's exactly why you do it if he should stop doing something (punishment).
But for cats, it's not punishment, but a serious threat. For Blaze, you are hissing at him and therefore threatening him.

Anyway, I hope it'll heal up quickly.
BTW, my cat never  liked being picked up. She tolerated it for a moment, but then wriggled about to get down again. My sister-in-law's cat tolerates being hauled around even by clumsy kid's hands. Always makes me think poor kitty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 06, 2008, 05:11:13 pm

(http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/meganfarish/funny-pictures-the-dog-started-it.jpg)

Bad kitty!!

Maybe all the Christmas decorations have him confused! Too much stimulation!

Heal soon, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2008, 05:24:51 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 06, 2008, 05:07:39 pm

Cats hate, hate hate it when you blow into their face. That's exactly why you do it if he should stop doing something (punishment).  But for cats, it's not punishment, but a serious threat. For Blaze, you are hissing at him and therefore threatening him.

I never knew that!  Thanks for the information!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2008, 05:26:36 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 06, 2008, 05:11:13 pm

(http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/meganfarish/funny-pictures-the-dog-started-it.jpg)

Bad kitty!!

Maybe all the Christmas decorations have him confused! Too much stimulation!

Heal soon, Chuck!

lmao!  That pic is tooooo funny!

I have to say, he's very behaved around the tree.  he's only tried to climb it a few times, and that was when we first put it up.  Now, he just hides/lies under it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 06, 2008, 07:15:53 pm

Owwww, Chuck!  That must have hurt.  And what a bad place for a cat scratch.

I think it depends on the personality of the cat.  One of my cats years ago had a strange personality, and he was the only one who ever clawed me when I picked him up (he'd run away, and I cornered him outside).

My best cat ever just loved to be picked up -- immediate purring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 06, 2008, 07:58:45 pm

Hey Chuckie and Friends.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2008, 08:04:30 pm

Hiya Dev! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 06, 2008, 08:16:05 pm

How's the eye tonight Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2008, 08:24:39 pm

Much better, thanks!

no itching or pain....just two little red marks on the lower lid.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 06, 2008, 08:27:46 pm

There's something to be said about Neosporin.  It really heals and makes scratches and cuts better .

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 07, 2008, 06:47:52 am

bad kitten!  ;) >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2008, 12:11:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

The eye looks much much better today, so no problems today!  ;D

I have to do a workout, and then it's lunch, and then a quick run out to get some Christmas shopping done before I hit the gym.

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 07, 2008, 07:48:37 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Everyone else must have been out Christmas shopping too, today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2008, 09:32:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready for the new week!

I managed to hit the gym over the weekend, and also got some of my Christmas shopping done!   ;D



Diet update time!

Well, I didn't exercise as much as I usually do on the weekend, however, I scaled back on my eating to balance it out.

No weight loss, but no weight gain.  ;D

233lbs, so I kept off the 4 pounds I lost last week.


(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkGCkSP/weight.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 08, 2008, 09:42:38 am

Hey there, Chuck!

Congrats on the productive weekend!  Especially the gym time!

I had a really good one too, which I'll post about in my blog.

Thank you for the blog party last week! I think it's a brilliant idea in general.  You're the greatest!

-Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2008, 09:58:09 am

Hiya Lynne sweetheart!

It's good to see ya!

I'm on my way to the drug store down the street.  I need to buy some treats for my team for their Christmas stockings.

We all hang stockings on our cubicles, and I try to put something in them once each week during december.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2008, 09:13:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Made it through another Monday!  ;D


I'm supposed to be going into NYC on Saturday.  My mom has never seen the tree at Rockefeller, so we're doing a family trip to see it.

I get the feeling that something will come up and cause a postponement.  Just a hunch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 09, 2008, 11:24:53 am

Oh, I hope nothing does come up to postpone it, Chuck.

Unless it's two feet of snow, that would make you happy.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 09, 2008, 05:52:47 pm

hey CHuck, Your mom will love the tree all lit up at Rockefeller Center.  I have only seen it llit up on tv.  Bet its amazing in reall life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 09, 2008, 06:51:54 pm

enjoy NY!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 10, 2008, 12:44:47 am

I hope you get to see the tree, it is phenomenal. My kids and I were transfixed by it. Also the store window decorations, they are pretty amazing too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 07:44:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Wednesday already!  The week is flying by!

I didn't get up for my exercise routine today.  I had some strange dreams, and I didn't feel rested, so I went back to sleep for an extra hour.


They weren't nightmares, but for some reason, they really affected me feeling like I got a full night's sleep last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 10, 2008, 08:05:58 am

Hi Chuck. Did you eat something spicy before you went to bed? Well, that extra hour of sleep probably felt good--I take those extra hours now and then.

30% chance of snow here today. Not a big chance, but we can hope!

Happy Wednesday. I'm glad the week is flying---gets closer to vacation time!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 10, 2008, 08:47:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2008, 09:58:09 am

Hiya Lynne sweetheart!

It's good to see ya!

I'm on my way to the drug store down the street.  I need to buy some treats for my team for their Christmas stockings.

We all hang stockings on our cubicles, and I try to put something in them once each week during december.

That sounds really nice, Chuck!  My housemate has already decorated our apartment wile I've been at the beach with V.  I'm hoping to do cards next weekend...trying to design them myself and it's not going well.

 ::)

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 07:44:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!

...I had some strange dreams, and I didn't feel rested, so I went back to sleep for an extra hour.


They weren't nightmares, but for some reason, they really affected me feeling like I got a full night's sleep last night.

Bummer about the dreams...It's weird how they can make you feel so out-of-sorts.  I usually don't sleep well the first few nghts in a new place.

Hope you have a good day!
Lynne
 :-*

P.S.  There's gossip about you in my blog!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,102.msg449151.html#msg449151

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 10, 2008, 04:56:09 pm

Hi Chuck.  :)
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Hellooooooooo.  ???
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Are you here somewhere Chuck?
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Hmmmmm.  Chuck must be over at Lynne's, checking on that gossip.

*wanders off to check it out, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 10, 2008, 05:43:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2008, 09:13:36 am

I'm supposed to be going into NYC on Saturday.  My mom has never seen the tree at Rockefeller, so we're doing a family trip to see it.

Hey Chuck,

Sounds like a great idea. Can you take a picture for me and post it cause I have not heard of it before. Ta

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 10, 2008, 06:20:00 pm

Hey, Matt, here's what it looks like.  It's really huge!  What you see below the tree is an ice-skating rink and a statue of Prometheus (I think).

(http://assets.gearlive.com/blogimages/Rockefeller_Center_christmas_tree.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 10, 2008, 08:00:41 pm

Quote from: Lynne on December 10, 2008, 08:47:59 am

P.S.  There's gossip about you in my blog!
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,102.msg449151.html#msg449151

Hey bud!

I fixed that bad link I posted - no sense making you wade thru my whole life for one little post  ;)!

 :-*

Since you're conspicuously absent, and because you're going to Rockefeller Center, what I want to know is if you're busy shopping for what to wear ice-skating??!!

 :laugh: :laugh:

The only question I have is if you'll be wearing red?

(http://www.divshare.com/img/6053376-3b6.jpg)

or red?

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6053375-e04.jpg)

Or maybe something in purple would suit better?

 :laugh: :laugh: :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2008, 08:24:25 pm

Oh God.....you're soooo bad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 10, 2008, 08:52:14 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 10, 2008, 06:20:00 pm

Hey, Matt, here's what it looks like.  It's really huge!  What you see below the tree is an ice-skating rink and a statue of Prometheus (I think).

Yes, Prometheus.  I was just there, across from the skating rink, in October, and we had a great view of Prometheus.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2008, 09:23:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Thursday!  Countin' down to the weekend!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 11, 2008, 09:33:52 am

What a fine compliment, Chuck!  Have a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2008, 10:04:15 am

Quote from: Lynne on December 11, 2008, 09:33:52 am

What a fine compliment, Chuck!  Have a great day!

Hiya Honey!

I saw the post you were talking about on your blog!  I woulnd't call that gossip!   :-*  I went there thinking I was gonna see something trashy about me.   :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 11, 2008, 10:12:11 am

Chuck-Nasty!!

You got a picture of you in that hat yet?

And when are you taking us riding in your car??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2008, 04:00:23 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 11, 2008, 04:22:23 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 10, 2008, 06:20:00 pm

Hey, Matt, here's what it looks like.  It's really huge!  What you see below the tree is an ice-skating rink and a statue of Prometheus (I think).

(http://assets.gearlive.com/blogimages/Rockefeller_Center_christmas_tree.jpg)

I have a postcard of that statue!!!!!! From the Brokie gathering in NYC in November (or was is October?). It's right here, on the wall beside my desk :D.

In 40 years, I've never heard of or seen this statue, only of the famous tree and ice-skating rink, until I got the card. Now I see it for the second time in a few weeks.

Is the statue there the whole year? Or only around Christmas time?

Chuckie, if you take photos, you could post one in the Assorted Christmas Pics thread, if you want (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,30740.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,30740.0.html)).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2008, 04:28:40 pm

The statue is there, all year round!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 11, 2008, 04:38:44 pm

Here's an old postcard showing the statue.

(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/FIP/NY-00016-C~Prometheus-Fountain-Rockefeller-Center-New-York-City-Posters.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 11, 2008, 04:41:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2008, 10:04:15 am

Hiya Honey!

I saw the post you were talking about on your blog!  I woulnd't call that gossip!   :-*  I went there thinking I was gonna see something trashy about me.   :laugh: :laugh:

Oh, I started 'wading' through Lynne's life story, looking for the gossip about you, Chuck.
Couldn't find it. But, then, I wouldn't like to read anything bad about you, now would I?  ;D

Hope you have a great visit to NYC.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2008, 12:51:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday!


Well, I have a bunch of Christmas Cards to mail out.

and I realized that I DON'T want to address them all.

Simple solution!  Take the address book to the office, and use the label maker here for the "to" and "from" addresses.

;D


It's been a productive day!  :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 12, 2008, 04:48:08 pm

Hi Chuckie,

just wanted to wish you a nice weekend! Hope you and your mom will have a great day tomorrow.




Paul, thanks for the pic of Prometheus :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 12, 2008, 06:45:55 pm

yup enjoy!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2008, 03:48:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Managed to get all my Christmas cards out this morning!

*does happy dance*

Then I had to hit the gym, and then have a light lunch, and now my brother and sister in law are on the way here so we can all go to NYC.

I'll take pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 13, 2008, 08:32:37 pm

I'll take pics!

YaY!!  ;D  Hurry back with those Christmas in NY pictures.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2008, 10:45:24 pm

Hiya everyone!

I'm back from NYC!

And I'm pissed!    >:(


Had a great time in NYC, and a good dinner.  It was mom's first time seeing NYC at Christmas.  She'd never seen the tree, or Macy's, or Lord & Taylor's, and Saks 5th Ave.  She saw it all tonight.

And it was the night my digital camera decided to break before I could even take one pic!

 >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 13, 2008, 10:57:13 pm

Darnit!!  >:( :( :-\

But -- nice that you got to go and now you have the scenes and the experience in your memory!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 13, 2008, 10:58:27 pm

How cold was it? (Was there snow?) And....what was for dinner?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2008, 11:02:42 pm

It was chilly, only in the low 30s.  No snow.

Dinner we went to T.G.I. Fridays.


And if you've never seen the front of Saks 5th Avenue, they decorate the storefront with giant snowflakes that flash to the music "Carol Of The Bells".

Here's a video.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6plD06tKaC4&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 13, 2008, 11:17:01 pm

That is so pretty! New York is like a fantasy wonderland at Christmastime to me--I've seen too many movies---snow falling, trees lighting, Santa delivering, romance happening.... :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2008, 11:19:28 pm

It's my hope that next Christmas, I'll have romance.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 13, 2008, 11:29:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 13, 2008, 11:19:28 pm

It's my hope that next Christmas, I'll have romance.  ;)

Hmmmm....is there something more than hope? Like -- you have someone in mind? Or is that, like, on your Christmas list for 2009?  :)

Any time I wear extra/different make-up or a new shirt, one of my co-workers says---"There's something different about you....OH!!! You've got a man; have you got a man? You've got a boyfriend, haven't you?!!" LOL. She's so predictable. I'm always like, "Uh, No".  :P 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2008, 12:05:31 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 13, 2008, 11:29:36 pm

Hmmmm....is there something more than hope? Like -- you have someone in mind? Or is that, like, on your Christmas list for 2009?  :)

Any time I wear extra/different make-up or a new shirt, one of my co-workers says---"There's something different about you....OH!!! You've got a man; have you got a man? You've got a boyfriend, haven't you?!!" LOL. She's so predictable. I'm always like, "Uh, No".  :P 8)

lmao!  No one in mind, just a Christmas wish for next year.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2008, 03:42:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Had fun in NYC yesterday, did some shopping today, and just finished an Italian lunch.

;D

What is everyone up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 14, 2008, 08:46:41 pm

So glad you had a good trip, but such a pain about your camera.It will stay in your memory though.

 The snowflake show reminded me of when we came here to live. We stopped in New York for a few days first. I can still see my kids faces now,in my mind. We had a limousine pick us up to go to the hotel, and Matt was so excited I thought he would pee himself. He was besides himself.

Then when we arrived in the city, the driver stopped by the snowflake display and then round by the tree. We had 3 awe filled days as we started our brand bew life over here.

Those sort of memories are priceless, particularly in such troubled times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 14, 2008, 10:22:39 pm

Hi Chuckie.  :)

Good that you had a great time in NYC.
But sucks that your camera broke.
Maybe that was a hint from Santa? He might bring you a new one, if you're good.   ;)

I've always wanted to see NYC at Christmas. And a lot of other places then, too. But that's dreamin.
Always too much to do here at Christmas.

I went to a Christmas party Saturday night. Got chatting with a really nice lady whom I'd met once before.
Was going well there for a while but, after a couple of bubblys, lost self control and accepted a cigarette.
And that was the end of 'going well'. Funny thing .. my intuition knew what would happen, but I did it anyway.
I should listen to my intuition. It's usually very accurate. Sometimes scarily so.  ;D

Hope your mum had the best time of her life.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 15, 2008, 05:22:39 am

What a bummer with your camera. But I'm glad you all had a wonderful day. That's more important than pictures anyway.

I'll start my Christmas shopping today. Wish me luck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 09:37:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Monday to y'all!

Sooo good to see Shasta, Chrissi, Fiona and Rob here on my blog!   :-*


Chrissi, good luck with the shopping!   ;D



Lost another pound!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 15, 2008, 02:20:01 pm

Hello CHuckles

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2008, 03:18:39 pm

what's shakin', Dev?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 15, 2008, 09:01:06 pm

Hi Chuck. It's sleeting here. We have a plan B for semester tests in case school has to be closed due to weather. What's it like there? Snowing? It's 27*F here.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 15, 2008, 10:26:34 pm

Hi, Shasta.  I don't know where Chuck is, but somebody north of him, in New York State, said it was balmy up that way.  It's balmy in Philadelphia, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 15, 2008, 10:38:00 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 15, 2008, 10:26:34 pm

Hi, Shasta.  I don't know where Chuck is, but somebody north of him, in New York State, said it was balmy up that way.  It's balmy in Philadelphia, too.

Wow! I'm surprised. I guess we got the bad weather for the day. Still 27* here, but the sleet has started to collect on the street. And it feels colder than 27*. So far I have just been carrying my coat in my car "just in case", but I brought it in tonite so that it will be warm in the A.M.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 09:46:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I am soooo damn tired, it's not even funny!

I didn't get home and to bed until after 11pm.  Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay past my bed time!   :laugh:

However, the Christmas party ROCKED!

We did a "Gift bag Chinese Auction", had great food, and the DJ played a lot of great music!

Best part (for me ;) ) he played this old 80s dance jam called "I.O.U." that is very "freestyleish" and when I heard it, I shouted out "Freestyle!!!!" and he took that as a cue, and played a freestyle medley!

"Point Of No Return" by Exposé,  "Endless Nights" by Cynthia, "Running" by Information Socitey, "Party Your Body" by Stevie B., and "Cryin' Over You" by Soavé.

I was happy as hell!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 16, 2008, 10:07:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 09:46:57 am

Best part (for me ;) ) he played this old 80s dance jam called "I.O.U." that is very "freestyleish" and when I heard it, I shouted out "Freestyle!!!!" and he took that as a cue, and played a freestyle medley!

"Point Of No Return" by Exposé,  "Endless Nights" by Cynthia, "Running" by Information Socitey, "Party Your Body" by Stevie B., and "Cryin' Over You" by Soavé.

Although we're the same age and I lived through the 80ies, I have no effin clue what you're talking about :laugh:.

Quote

However, the Christmas party ROCKED!
.....
I was happy as hell!

Now this is easy to understand. I'm happy to hear it :).

Yay for freestyle Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 16, 2008, 10:12:49 am

Just saw Meryl posted this on the 1000+ club thread:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Chuckcrop.jpg)

Guess that IS freestyle Chuckie ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 10:35:58 am

Morning, Chuck.  I had no idea that you were going to a party in the middle of the week -- that does sound rough.

But it's great that you had such a good time!    :)   Now good luck with the rest of your day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:36:55 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 16, 2008, 10:07:29 am

Although we're the same age and I lived through the 80ies, I have no effin clue what you're talking about :laugh:.

LOL!

Hmmmmm...how to properly explain freestyle?

Freestyle was big in regions of the U.S. from 1985 to about 1992.  It was most popular in the tri-state area (Conneticut, NYC, NJ), Florida, California and Texas areas.

If you take salsa, menrengue, and pop, mix it all together, you get freestyle.

Some freestyle acts were able to cross over to the pop charts here in the U.S., and in the 80s there was a "battle" of the girl groups.

Company B. managed to get one big hit with "Fascinated".

The Cover Girls had "Show Me" and "Because Of You" hit the top 40, and "We Can't Go Wrong" & "Wishing On a Star" hit the Top 10, but those two last songs were ballads.

Sweet Sensation had 3 Top 30 freestyle hits, and hit #1 with the ballad "If Wishes Came True".

The queens were Exposé.  They sold about 3 million copies of their CDs.

As far as I know, the only freestyle song to break the European market was "You Are My (All & All)" by Joyce Simms.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 16, 2008, 10:52:50 am

morning chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:53:43 am

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 01:07:35 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 15, 2008, 10:38:00 pm

Wow! I'm surprised. I guess we got the bad weather for the day. Still 27* here, but the sleet has started to collect on the street.

Hey, Shasta, I think we got your weather, a day late.  It has started to sleet here now.

So much for balmy!   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 16, 2008, 05:20:42 pm

Sounds like you had fun - my xmas party - last Thursday - sounds similar - it was a credit crunch party - a tenner for a buffet disco and one free drink at the local pub in their function room - was the cheapest and funnest office christmas party I've been at!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2008, 05:30:26 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 01:07:35 pm

Hey, Shasta, I think we got your weather, a day late.  It has started to sleet here now.

So much for balmy!   ::)

Well, I'm sorry for ya! Driving was a nightmare today!!! I wanted snow, but not til Christmas, and this is not snow---it looks snowy, but it's really ice covered with sleet. Very slick. Be careful!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 08:08:06 pm

I was just out, after dark, Shasta.  The sleet has turned more to snow, but it's still freezing up quickly.  The roads weren't that bad but my driveway, walking on it, was a little scary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2008, 10:00:20 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 08:08:06 pm

I was just out, after dark, Shasta.  The sleet has turned more to snow, but it's still freezing up quickly.  The roads weren't that bad but my driveway, walking on it, was a little scary.

After it stopped coming down, I scraped my steps and porch with the shovel and put rugs down for traction! My driveway is still the same as yours..I'm not shoveling it!  :P 8) It has warmed up to 31*F. How is your temp?

Nice that you have snow now! Maybe you'll have a white Christmas.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:09:52 pm

Oh, I'd love to have a white christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 16, 2008, 10:15:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:09:52 pm

Oh, I'd love to have a white christmas!

Well, Rosemary Clooney wishes you the same:

(http://www.rosemaryclooney.com/WHXMAS.JPG)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2008, 10:17:08 pm

Me too! This will probably be gone by next week, so I hope it actually snows on Christmas Eve---it has happened a time or two in the past 10-12 years. Christmas Eve will probably turn out to be, as Dejavu said, balmy!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:17:35 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


How's it goin', Paul?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:20:09 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGwludVZ4jo[/youtube]

Holiday music, thanks to Bear Force 1.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 16, 2008, 10:22:59 pm

Oy, that looks like the Village People after too much egg nog!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2008, 10:27:13 pm

I think it's cute!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2008, 10:36:48 pm

The dog is cute too!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 10:43:24 pm

Not sure what our temp is now, Shasta, probably about 31F, too.  It's going to warm up later this week and then snow on Saturday, I heard.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 16, 2008, 10:45:39 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 16, 2008, 10:43:24 pm

Not sure what our temp is now, Shasta, probably about 31F, too.  It's going to warm up later this week and then snow on Saturday, I heard.

That'll be good---just a few days before Christmas. Maybe it will stick around for the holiday! I hope the snow comes to AR too!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 10:40:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day to y'all!

It snowed last night.....won't stick around today, but it's white outside for now!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 12:54:50 pm

Hiya Chuckie!

I'm beat. This is me right now --> :P
I'm back from my second Christms shopping tour this week. Took some pics of a typical German Christmas market. I hope I'll be able to download them from the camera cell phone to the PC, never have tried before.
Anyway, I was successful with finding prezzies, but 3.5 hours running through town was pretty axhausting. I could use an eggnog. Do you have some leftovers from the last party?


Edit: course I'm able to download pics from my camera to the PC ::). I meant cell-phone. That's more tricky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 12:56:27 pm

sorry Chrissi!

all gone!   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 01:06:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 12:56:27 pm

sorry Chrissi!

all gone!   :-\

Seems we need to have an eggnogparty somewhere ...
I already had some nice, hot mulled wine when I came home. But no eggnog in Germany.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 17, 2008, 03:43:25 pm

i love egg nog

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 04:35:33 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on December 17, 2008, 03:43:25 pm

i love egg nog

Well, even though we ain't quite sorority sisters on the same side of the ocean, we may have to dance have an eggnog party with ourselves Lureen Dev. Our hubands Chuckie ain't the least bit interested in dancin eggnoggin, and he don't seem to have a smidgin of rhythm party sense today.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 04:41:16 pm

I'll get us started:


Eggnog for Dev:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/hc-395x298-eggnog.jpg)



Eggnog for me:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/eggnog-1.jpg)


And eggnog for Chuckie (perhaps we can persuade him - shhhh, don't tell him I put an extra bit of whiskey in it, let's see if we can elicit party Chuck ;))

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/eggnog.jpg)


And for everybody else who'll be stopping by today, there's more eggnog:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/eggnog-2.jpg)


Enjoy! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 04:45:02 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 04:35:33 pm

Well, even though we ain't quite sorority sisters on the same side of the ocean, we may have to dance have an eggnog party with ourselves Lureen Dev. Our hubands Chuckie ain't the least bit interested in dancin eggnoggin, and he don't seem to have a smidgin of rhythm party sense today.

 ;D

Sowwy Chriss!  I was just updating my poetry page.....had a new entry to add.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 04:56:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2008, 04:45:02 pm

Sowwy Chriss!  I was just updating my poetry page.....had a new entry to add.   ;D

Ja, ja, ja....
Now go and drink your eggnog ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 17, 2008, 05:06:56 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 17, 2008, 04:56:55 pm

Ja, ja, ja....
Now go and drink your eggnog ;D

Is there any left over? I love eggnog!

Now, what did I do with the brandy flask. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 08:19:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Inching closer to the weekend, and I managed to finish my Christmas cards!

On my way to the dentist, I'll see you later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on December 18, 2008, 09:14:52 am

Thanks, Chuck! Loved my Madonna-Christmas card!   :laugh: :laugh::-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 18, 2008, 09:17:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 08:19:18 am

Inching closer to the weekend, and I managed to finish my Christmas cards!

On my way to the dentist, I'll see you later!

We're somehow connected today Chuck. I recieved your card today and I'll go to the dentist in half an hour :laugh:.

Thanks so much for the card Bud! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 18, 2008, 09:57:21 am

I got my Madonna Christmas card too.  THanks CHuck.  My husband saw it first and got a laugh so did I :-*. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 11:25:10 am

Yaaaaaaaaay....people are getting the cards!


Happy dance!!



(http://mob538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)




Dental update.

The reason I went to the dentist was because last week, when I was flossing, a small piece of one of my molars broke off.  There was no pain, and it's not sensitive to hot or cold, but I wanted to get it checked.

After the scheduled cleaning, the dentist ran some x-rays and told me that the tooth has a hairline fracture in it, and since the majority of the tooth is filling, and not tooth material, that I need a crown.

He's assured me it will be fine until he returns from his holiday traveling, so on Jan. 13th (two days before my 40th bday) I'll be getting a temp crown.

oh, the joy!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on December 18, 2008, 11:58:31 am

Do you have such of two men dancing? Does that exists?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 18, 2008, 12:37:50 pm

Happy Birth day to you,
And your new tooth too.
Happy Birthday to both of you,
And your Purple Car too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 01:21:26 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 18, 2008, 12:37:50 pm

Happy Birth day to you,

My birthday is 1/15, about a month away.

Quote from: shakestheground on December 18, 2008, 12:37:50 pm

And your new tooth too.

I'm not getting a new tooth, just a crown.

Quote from: shakestheground on December 18, 2008, 12:37:50 pm

Happy Birthday to both of you,

My tooth isn't having a birthday.

Quote from: shakestheground on December 18, 2008, 12:37:50 pm

And your Purple Car too!

I don't have a purple car.















 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 01:31:17 pm

Mary, Mary,
quite contrary,
had a visit,
from the tooth fairy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2008, 01:36:04 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 01:31:17 pm

Mary, Mary,

My name is Chuck

Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 01:31:17 pm

quite contrary,

4. unfavorable or adverse.
5. perverse; stubbornly opposed or willful.

I don't think I'm any of those!

Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 01:31:17 pm

had a visit,

No, I went to see them.  I did the visiting.

Quote from: southendmd on December 18, 2008, 01:31:17 pm

from the tooth fairy.

the dentist!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 18, 2008, 02:30:04 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 18, 2008, 12:37:50 pm

And your Purple Car too!

 ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2008, 10:44:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It is getting dark and cloudy here, and snow looks like it will start at any time!

;D

Hope everyone has a great weekend planned!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 19, 2008, 04:31:55 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 20, 2008, 02:20:33 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/winter/1.gif)

Heya Chuck!  Before I head out tomorrow, I'm stopping by to say Happy Winter Solstice and Happy Holidays!

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2008, 11:38:25 am

*waves to Amanda*

thanks sweetie!

Happy Holidays and Happy Winter Solstice to you too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2008, 11:41:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

The cake is done and frosted!

Now I just need to make 3 stromboli.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2008, 01:37:56 am

Hiya Gary!

*waves*


It's good to see you here!  ;D


Well, the "Light The Night" protest went off, even though we had just a small crowd.  With very cold temps (low 20s) and snow all around (more is falling now) we had about 20 people who stood in the crowd, and waited silently for about a half hour.  After that, we went to a nearby café and shared coffee and stories.

A number of passerby asked us why we were there, and when we answered, we always got positive responses and "good luck" wishes.

;D


The party at my friend's house was fun!  The stromboli and red velvet cake were both hits.  All the stromboli is gone, as is half the cake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 21, 2008, 01:50:04 am

Hey there, Chuck!  Sounds like it was a good night all around!  Your stromboli is yummy.  When are you going to make me and Amanda some red velvet cake?

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2008, 01:57:29 am

Quote from: Lynne on December 21, 2008, 01:50:04 am

Hey there, Chuck!  Sounds like it was a good night all around!  Your stromboli is yummy.  When are you going to make me and Amanda some red velvet cake?

 :-*

When you get your butts to NJ!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2008, 10:41:11 pm

Quote from: garycottle on December 21, 2008, 10:29:31 pm

*waves to Chuck*  Thanks, Chuck.  Good to see you, too.  Sorry I've not kept in touch.   >:(  My bad.

MMM  Strombli...I love stromboli.

That's ok Gary.  Sometime life gets in the way.  ;)

Its' good to see you back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2008, 11:19:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Monday!

Hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 22, 2008, 11:27:36 am

Good morning!

I love Mondays when I don't have to go to work!!  ;D

Plus---it has warmed up to 16*F. It was 14*F when I woke up.

How is your weather, Chuck? Anymore snow yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 22, 2008, 11:47:13 am

***Waves to Chuckie***

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2008, 01:15:51 pm

Hiya Shas and Jeff!

Sorry for the delay in reply, we've been very busy here today!   :o


End of year work to do and such!

Yes, we still have snow around Shasta, but apparently, no more in the immediate forecast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 22, 2008, 03:08:50 pm

Hey Chuck, when is your birthday, was it the 15th of January, I kind of think not, but that is the nativity date of one of my favorite musical and visual artists, Don Van Vleit, AKA Captain Beefheart.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e1/Captainbeefheart.jpg/220px-Captainbeefheart.jpg)

Here are some of his videos:

Smithsonian Institute Blues

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8LLN0NEwQg&feature=related[/youtube]

and Tropical Hotdog and Lumpy Gravy

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFfTyGEtYpg[/youtube]

and my all time favorite, Ice creme for crow:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqRHr5pEIFU[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 22, 2008, 10:02:33 pm

And......

If wikipedia is to be believed, Captain Beefheart's second cousin was the Dutchess of Windsor!

(http://www.missthing.net/assets/images/simpson.jpg)     

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q165/BENTMUSIC/captain_beefheart_full.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2008, 10:08:22 pm

You can always count on Truman to put something interesting on your blog!

;D

And yes, my birthday is Jan 15th, same as Martin Luther King Jr.  ;D

I hope you liked what I put in your blog......I thought it would be something you'd post yourself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 22, 2008, 10:12:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 22, 2008, 10:08:22 pm

You can always count on Truman to put something interesting on your blog!

;D

And yes, my birthday is Jan 15th, same as Martin Luther King Jr.  ;D

I hope you liked what I put in your blog......I thought it would be something you'd post yourself.

OMG, Dr. King, Capt. Beefheart and the Prince of Freestyle, it comes in threes you know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2008, 10:15:55 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 22, 2008, 10:12:35 pm

OMG, Dr. King, Capt. Beefheart and the Prince of Freestyle, it comes in threes you know.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 23, 2008, 06:16:09 am

In my neighborhood, the inflatables are deflated during the daylight hours. It looks very---depressing.  :P  I guess because when the lights are turned off, the air pump goes off? I don't know. I don't have any inflatables, so I don't know how that works.

There is a cute one--a ferris wheel that goes around with little Santas in the seats. It was still inflated during the day yesterday.

Are you going to do a tacky decoration picture tour, Chuck? I'm watching Roseanne and got reminded. It's the show where the Conners are trying to be the tackiest decorators on the block. Among other things, they have a neon Feliz Navidad sign from an out- of-business restaurant and a cutout of Liberace.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2008, 09:44:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that y'all are doing well today!

Shas, I didn't think I would be able to do the "Tacky Christmas Tour" this year, as my digi cam broke.  However, after tinkering around with it yesterday, I got it to work!  Christmas miracle!  ;D

So I will be doing my tour!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 23, 2008, 09:46:28 am

***Waves to Chuckie***

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2008, 09:51:17 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 23, 2008, 09:46:28 am

***Waves to Chuckie***

*tickles Jeff*   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 23, 2008, 09:59:09 am

YaY for the Tacky Christmas Tour!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 23, 2008, 12:21:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 23, 2008, 09:44:22 am

...my digi cam broke.  However, after tinkering around with it yesterday, I got it to work!  Christmas miracle!  ;D

Yay for the working camera, Chuck!  I'm very happy for you!  (And for us, because now we can see your pictures.)

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 23, 2008, 08:40:01 pm

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee288/jfaulkner2/JS007Cowboy-Christmas-Posters.jpg)

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHUCK!!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2008, 08:48:54 pm

awwwww!  thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2008, 10:56:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Christmas Eve!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 24, 2008, 11:05:50 am

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/xmascowboy.jpg)

Merry Christmas, Chuckie! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 24, 2008, 11:36:45 am

Awww, nice card, Paul!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 24, 2008, 11:45:45 am

Happy Christmas Eve, kids!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 24, 2008, 04:49:42 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 23, 2008, 06:16:09 am

In my neighborhood, the inflatables are deflated during the daylight hours. It looks very---depressing.  :P  I guess because when the lights are turned off, the air pump goes off? I don't know. I don't have any inflatables, so I don't know how that works.

There is a cute one--a ferris wheel that goes around with little Santas in the seats. It was still inflated during the day yesterday.

Are you going to do a tacky decoration picture tour, Chuck? I'm watching Roseanne and got reminded. It's the show where the Conners are trying to be the tackiest decorators on the block. Among other things, they have a neon Feliz Navidad sign from an out- of-business restaurant and a cutout of Liberace.  :D

That's strange Shasta. Is that an Arkansas thing? I think the inflatables stay inflated here during the day and night. I saw one of those ferris wheels at KMart yesterday. Now they need a Tilt A Whirl  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 24, 2008, 07:09:57 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on December 24, 2008, 04:49:42 pm

That's strange Shasta. Is that an Arkansas thing? I think the inflatables stay inflated here during the day and night.

I saw one of those ferris wheels at KMart yesterday. Now they need a Tilt A Whirl  ;)

Hi, Jack!  No, the deflated inflatables isn't just an Arkansas thing.  They're lying deflated all over my neighborhood in PA during the day.
I think the electric light switch has to be on to keep them inflated, and most people probably don't want to waste energy on their lights during the day.  At least that's what I'm guessing.
But I agree, they look terribly depressing when they're flat.   :(

I've never seen a Santa ferris wheel, but it sounds neat.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 24, 2008, 07:25:27 pm

MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHUCK !!  HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 24, 2008, 07:50:09 pm

DEAR CHUCKIE.......

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR MATE DOWN UNDER.....


(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/santa-cardOz.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 24, 2008, 09:04:37 pm

Happy, Happy Holidays Chuck!!

 :D :D :D

Title: Merry Christmas, Chuck!
Post by: Lynne on December 24, 2008, 09:05:11 pm

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I wish you a Happy Christmas, Chuck, and all the love in 2009 your heart can hold, which you so richly deserve.

Thank you so much for your friendship, support, and fun times this year!

All my love,
Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2008, 09:17:02 pm

Thanks for all the holiday wishes!

I'm on my way out now with my brother, and we're doing the tacky Christmas display.

I'll post them in the thread I started last year.

;D

See you in a bit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2008, 12:07:45 am

Tacky Christmas display pics are up!

you can see them here!



http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,15817.msg456199.html#msg456199

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2008, 12:21:55 am

I dont' like seeing them deflated either.  And I've seen people run them all day.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 25, 2008, 01:44:57 am

Quote from: garycottle on December 25, 2008, 12:22:09 am

That reminds me, once when I was a little boy my mother happened to bake a cake on Washington's birthday. I asked her if it was a birthday cake for George.   LOL  I think I was actually expecting him to drop by for some cake.  What did I know?  I was like five years old.   :P

How cute! That's one for the books.  ;)

I can't talk too much about outside decorations--I bought a big outdoor extension cord and frosty lights to put outside this year. They are still in the sack.  :P My outside decor consists of a wreath--and I put a little lit tree in the window. So..I'm very ashamed.

Yeah. Not really.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: pnwDUDE on December 25, 2008, 02:43:36 pm

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/Brad3816/chrstmascardBBM2008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2008, 09:08:54 pm

Very cool pic, Brad!

thanks for posting it!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2008, 09:12:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is recovering from their holidays!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I really enjoyed mine, and I'm looking forward to New Year's Eve!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 26, 2008, 11:50:05 am

Hey Chuck, Hope you are well. I had a good Xmess experence, which included a visit from the chillin's and a story written by one of them. It was about a boy who knocks his friend so hard he ends up in Mexico! Imagine that.... and then the boy gets lonely (and wants to get away from the talking pony) and he goes to Mexico too and theny have all the burritos they can eat.  :laugh:

But my best gift involved a crossword puzzle..... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2008, 12:03:24 pm

Quote from: shakestheground on December 26, 2008, 11:50:05 am

But my best gift involved a crossword puzzle..... ;)

 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 10:32:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Geez, it's Sunday already!  The weekend flies by soooo quickly.

I had strange dreams last night, and i don't feel rested at all.

 >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 10:37:47 am

Quote from: garycottle on December 28, 2008, 07:38:36 am

Hi there Chuck.  No, I don't think I've recovered from Christmas just yet.  I've been munching on leftovers and cookies since Thrusday, and earlier I felt the need to take some Pepto-Bismol.

You go out with a bunch of friends on New Year's Eve, don't you?  Wish I could join you.   :)

Hiya Gary!

Yes, I'll be at my friends' house on New Year's Eve.  I've been asked to make more stromboli, so I'll make three more.  However, I won't make the red velvet cake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 28, 2008, 10:37:57 am

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk125/nanabluejean/christmasgoodmorning.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 28, 2008, 12:07:08 pm

Wow, Shasta thats one hell of a wintery good morning!  I like it.  ;)  Reminds me of candycanes


Hi CHuck darling dear :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 12:15:04 pm

Morning Shasta and Dev!

time to work out, be back later!

P.S., Dev, love your new avatar!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 12:43:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 10:32:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!
...
Geez, it's Sunday already!  The weekend flies by soooo quickly.

I had strange dreams last night, and i don't feel rested at all.

 >:(

Aargh...I hate it when that happens!  And you're right - this weekend has flown by!  Have a good workout!

-Lynne
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:00:12 pm

Hello Lynne!

Left a message for you in the 1,000 posts thread.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 01:01:26 pm

Since your first post in this thread is with a truck, you have a truck, may I ask?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:08:08 pm

Hello Artiste,

the truck in the pic is not mine.  It belongs to Adam (EDelMar) and I posed next to it at the Colorado gathering, and rode in it at the Wyoming gathering.


I have a Chevy Tracker....a small S.U.V.


Here's a pic of it.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/TashaPic1.jpg)



and here is the back window.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Tashapic2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:13:21 pm

Where did I get the idea that it was purple??   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:00:12 pm

Hello Lynne!

Left a message for you in the 1,000 posts thread.

Thanks, bud!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:19:31 pm

Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:13:21 pm

Where did I get the idea that it was purple??   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I have no idea........  ;) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 01:28:42 pm

Merci CellarDweller pour me répondre!

How lucky you were to have had a ride in that Brokeback mountain truck;
I envy you!

And am happy too that you have a Chev. plus those wonderful Brokeback Mountain stickers!

May I ask if you ever had comments about those when you rode ?

Au revoir,
hugs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:29:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:19:31 pm

I have no idea........  ;) :laugh:

I'm shocked!  There's a vicious rumor going about!   :o

That scoundrel, wastrel, ne'er-do-well <more words like those>!

And I'm hurt because I thought we were going to go tool around Manhattan in it!  :'(

 :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:44:09 pm

Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:29:59 pm

I'm shocked!  There's a vicious rumor going about!   :o

I have only one thing to say about the person who started that rumor....


I don't want to start
Any blasphemous rumours
But I think that member's
Got a sick sense of humour

 ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:29:59 pm

That scoundrel, wastrel,
ne'er-do-well <more words like those>!

Ohhhh......them's fightin' words!

Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:29:59 pm

And I'm hurt because I thought we were going to go tool around Manhattan in it!  :'(

 :D

You can still "tool around" in it, it's just not purple.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 01:46:03 pm

Artiste, I've gotten a few comments on them, all positive.

I had a gay couple pull up behind me at a traffic light once, and I could see them in the mirror pointing at the gay pride ribbon on my tracker, and then at the stickers.

I laughed, and they saw me watching them, and they gave me the "thumbs up" sign.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Artiste on December 28, 2008, 01:53:15 pm

Merci !

That is great!

Such can be done on Bettermost too!

Mutual help, confirmation!
Your post notes that joy being gay is a mutual unconditional love!
Mutual help, confirmation you all did then! And that's great!
May there be more... such mysteries daily, as they can happen!
 
Au revoir,
hugs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 28, 2008, 04:16:40 pm

Quote from: Lynne on December 28, 2008, 01:29:59 pm

I'm shocked!  There's a vicious rumor going about!   :o

That scoundrel, wastrel, ne'er-do-well <more words like those>!

 :laugh:

Is that the same scoundrel who started the rumor that I was Little Debbie of the snack food company?

 ::)    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 04:48:35 pm

Chuck, do you put your gay thingy in the Tracker  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 05:16:38 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 28, 2008, 04:16:40 pm

:laugh:

Is that the same scoundrel who started the rumor that I was Little Debbie of the snack food company?

 ::)    ;D

I thought you were Little Debbie of the snack food company. That is what I was told when I first met you. I have told all my friends and family that I personally know the REAL Little Debbie.

And by the way Debbie......I wanted to wish you a late, but a VERY MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON. You were on my list of people to send cards to, but I never could find your address. I know I had it at one time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 28, 2008, 08:06:24 pm

Thanks, Jack.  A very Merry Christmas  and Happy New Year to you, too.

I had your address, too, but must have misplaced it also.  Next year.

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 08:09:31 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 28, 2008, 04:16:40 pm

:laugh:

Is that the same scoundrel who started the rumor that I was Little Debbie of the snack food company?

 ::)    ;D

ya mean you're not?

and here I thougth I was gonna be in your will.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 28, 2008, 08:58:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 08:09:31 pm

ya mean you're not?

and here I thougth I was gonna be in your will.....

Well, maybe you can still be in my will, but the money will have to come from some other source, I'm afraid.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 28, 2008, 10:05:39 pm

(http://www.jeffersonburruss.com/blog/uploaded_images/debbie-758183.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 10:13:18 pm

that little debbie started early, huh?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 11:05:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 28, 2008, 10:05:39 pm

(http://www.jeffersonburruss.com/blog/uploaded_images/debbie-758183.jpg)

Yes see it is our own Dejavu........she really is Little Debbie for sure

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 11:06:06 pm

And I used to love her Swiss Rolls when I was growing up.....do you still make those Debbie  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 11:11:13 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Hey Jack, you're getting close to 3,000 posts!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 11:52:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2008, 11:11:13 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Hey Jack, you're getting close to 3,000 posts!

Yes, can you believe it? It is hard for me to believe. I may make it before 2009 begins.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 29, 2008, 12:03:32 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on December 28, 2008, 11:06:06 pm

And I used to love her Swiss Rolls when I was growing up.....do you still make those Debbie  :)

Still one of my best, Jack.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 29, 2008, 12:11:15 am

Quote from: dejavu on December 29, 2008, 12:03:32 am

Still one of my best, Jack.   ;)

I agree and see now you are admitting to it  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2008, 10:22:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to the last week of 2008!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 29, 2008, 10:40:06 am

Howdy Chuck, sweetie.   May your last week of 2008 be uneventful.

Soooo what goals do you have for 2009?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2008, 10:53:20 am

To finally break this freakin' platuea I've been stuck at, and to save cash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 29, 2008, 10:58:07 am

 :laugh: :laugh:
I agree with you.  I need to save cash too.  Its my major goal

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2008, 11:37:40 am

Yes, I want to save as much as I can, aside from what I spend to go on Brokie trips.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 29, 2008, 01:06:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2008, 10:53:20 am

To finally break this freakin' platuea I've been stuck at, and to save cash.

Very good goals, both of them.

But I'm glad you're allowing room for the Brokie trips.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2008, 10:38:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

damn.....no one posted on my blog today, including me!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 30, 2008, 10:59:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2008, 10:38:52 pm

damn.....no one posted on my blog today, including me!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I kept looking in here but was giving you the first chance to talk.

 ;D

Good night, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 30, 2008, 11:06:28 pm

Happy Tuesday, Chuck!

What are you doing tonite?

It's warm here. I'm doing laundry.

So far I've washed 4 of the dogs' comforters -- each one a load unto itself -- and 2 loads of my own laundry.

I wrapped some more gifts last night as I have not had the chance to get together with my best friend and her family yet.

And I slept late. Didn't go anywhere except out to the mailbox and I sat out on the back steps and watched the dogs play. Scout kissed me right in the lips!! Ewwww....we don't kiss in the mouth. It was an accident!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 31, 2008, 12:44:21 am

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I do feel bad about my good friend Jeff leaving so I wanted to have a bit of a toast to him. I figured Chuck's place would work. That is if Jeff ever sees it. My toast consists of Jeff's favorite.......a shot of Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky. I invite all of you to join in for this toast since I know we all have and do think a lot of Jeff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 31, 2008, 01:00:51 am

 :'(

It's sad when Brokies leave.

I miss brokeplex being here too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 31, 2008, 02:58:09 am

That's exactly it Gary, but Jeff will come back. Just like you did. I hope I had a little to do with you coming back cause I know me and many other people missed you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on December 31, 2008, 03:22:19 am

Quote from: garycottle on December 31, 2008, 03:04:49 am

I really appreciate you making me feel welcome, Jack.  And yes, you did have something to do with my decision to start posting here again.   :)

Gary, that makes me feel really good that you said that. I was hoping to make you feel welcome again. There is a lot of people here that care about you and I don't want you to feel that is not true. You are a great guy and you deserve to be here. Please do not ever feel that is not true. You should be able to tell by posts on your blog and elsewhere that you have many friends here. I am certainly and always your friend. I would not lead you into bad territory.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2008, 06:53:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's New Year's Eve here in N.J.!


Hope that 2009 brings you health, happiness, and only good things!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2008, 06:55:55 am

I'm glad you picked my blog to give a toast to Jeff, Jack.

I've met Jeff a number of times, and he even invited me up to Philly for their pride festival.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Philly%20Pride%20Jeff%20trip/PhillyPridetrip019.jpg)


Perhaps Jeff just needs a break right now.  He kept his account active, and answers PMs. 

2009 may bring Jeff back to active posting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2008, 08:26:55 am

To all my BetterMost Friends,



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/New-Years-Time3.gif)


May 2009 bring you:
much happiness
abundance of health
love and respect
good fortunes
renewed spirit
boundless energy
strength when needed

Hoping that 2009 is a great year for you all!


Love,

Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 31, 2008, 09:45:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 31, 2008, 06:55:55 am

I'm glad you picked my blog to give a toast to Jeff, Jack.

I've met Jeff a number of times, and he even invited me up to Philly for their pride festival.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Philly%20Pride%20Jeff%20trip/PhillyPridetrip019.jpg)


Perhaps Jeff just needs a break right now.  He kept his account active, and answers PMs. 

2009 may bring Jeff back to active posting.

Really good pic of you and Jeff, Chuck.  I was so sad when he left.  Good to know he's still around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 31, 2008, 09:58:53 am

boo!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 31, 2008, 11:56:19 am

Happy New Year

to All!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 31, 2008, 02:47:26 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

THINKING OF YOU THIS NEW YEAR'S, CHUCK!
LET'S ROCK!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2008, 04:24:31 pm

Quote from: Meryl on December 31, 2008, 02:47:26 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

THINKING OF YOU THIS NEW YEAR'S, CHUCK!
LET'S ROCK!  ;D

You go Meryl!!!!!   Rock it!!!!  Shake what momma gave ya!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 31, 2008, 05:59:48 pm

Quote from: Meryl on December 31, 2008, 02:47:26 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

Oh my, I have never seen the Meryl half of that photo.  All I can say is, "Rock on!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 31, 2008, 06:14:07 pm

^^^^^^

I remember that night!  Looking good, both of you!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2009, 02:32:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone has had a great New Year's Eve, and is resting up today!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 01, 2009, 05:50:08 pm

Hey CHuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 08:11:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that y'all have recovered from your New Year's parties, and are ready to make the most out of 2009!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 02, 2009, 08:48:31 am

Mornin Chucky.......11pm here.......and a happy new year to you my friend.

Have a good day........and a great year.....xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 08:54:11 am

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/SueBret/1619794cc3le26qf5.gif)




This is way more cheerful looking than I feel this early in
the morning.  :P  8)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 10:52:48 am

Hiya Susie and Shasta!


I spent the first part of the morning "De Christmasing" the section of the office I work in.  had it all down and packed away in about half hour.

How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 11:28:17 am

Are you decorating the office for Valentine's Day now? I noticed yesterday that our grocery store has put out their Valentine merchandise. I bought some big red wax lips for the kids!  :P ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 11:49:38 am

Nah.....we don't decorate for Valentine's Day.

as a single person, I find that holiday offensive.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Actually my friends and I used to have a party every Feb. that we called the "Fuck Valentine's Day" party.

It was held by the bitter single people, and one couple who believed that you should tell each other how much you care every day, not just Valentine's day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 11:56:24 am

Wow--a Valentine scrooge.  ;) That's a new one.

But I see your point--it's probably driven by commercialism more than by love!

What if we took all the money that so many of us spend on holiday decorations and such and put it together? No telling how many homes for the homeless we could build.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 12:47:27 pm

Of course, as soon as the day comes where I have someone to give a card and roses to, I'm sure my mind will change.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 12:53:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 12:47:27 pm

Of course, as soon as the day comes where I have someone to give a card and roses to, I'm sure my mind will change.

 :laugh:

That will un-Scrooge you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 01:07:12 pm

lol



until then, this is the type of stuff I watch for Valentine's Day.






(http://www.best-horror-movies.com/images/my-bloody-valentine-1981-horror-movie-review-23653.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 01:37:05 pm

Nice. Just what I've always wanted for Valentine's Day---nightmares.    :P :(  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 01:39:51 pm

Nothing like blood and guts for Valentine's Day!


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 01:42:18 pm

Well, that does satisfy the "red" requirement.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 01:44:42 pm

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 03:36:45 pm

You know what?


for some reason today, I have the biblical story of the Tower of Babel on my mind.


I can't imagine why...........









(http://www.rereviewed.com/images/kircherbabel.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 02, 2009, 03:46:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 03:36:45 pm

You know what?


for some reason today, I have the biblical story of the Tower of Babel on my mind.


I can't imagine why...........

Odd....me neither, Chuck.  ;D  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 03:57:05 pm

He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts
He thrusts his fists against the post and still insists he sees the ghosts

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 02, 2009, 03:58:46 pm

i dont get it

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 02, 2009, 03:59:22 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 04:02:44 pm

I think you do now.    ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 05:15:07 pm

Hey CellarSwellar, did you have the day off?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 05:22:21 pm

(http://i3.tinypic.com/wk2p6p.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 06:40:53 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 05:15:07 pm

Hey CellarSwellar, did you have the day off?

Hiya BBP!

No, I worked, but only until 3. 

Just finished dinner, and waiting an hour before I get my last workout of the day in.

;D

Whassup, buddy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 06:41:37 pm

Quote from: garycottle on January 02, 2009, 04:19:43 pm

My Bloody Valentine, Bible stories, and now this.  Chuck, are you drunk?   :P

Nope! lmao!

How sad.....I can do all that stone cold sober.

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 06:42:12 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 05:22:21 pm

(http://i3.tinypic.com/wk2p6p.jpg)

I don't think I've ever seen this movie all the way through.  I remember bits and pieces.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 02, 2009, 06:53:52 pm

Is that where the quote comes from?

I'm too scared to watch it all the way though.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 06:54:45 pm

Yes, the quote comes from the movie "It".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 07:25:43 pm

When Chuck is drinking, we can call him CellarSwiller!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 07:27:08 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 07:25:43 pm

When Chuck is drinking, we can call him CellarSwiller!

and you would know......

*thinks back to Jan. 2008, and some over indulgence in moonshine....*

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 07:29:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 07:27:08 pm

and you would know......

*thinks back to Jan. 2008, and some over indulgence in moonshine....*

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I have no memory of that am the soul of moderation!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 07:38:42 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 07:29:34 pm

I have no memory of that am the soul of moderation!

I meant me, buddy!  :D :D :D

I vaguely remember Truman putting me to bed..... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 08:14:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 07:38:42 pm

I meant me, buddy!  :D :D :D

I vaguely remember Truman putting me to bed..... :laugh:

A body could go blind from that moonshine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 08:19:16 pm

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 02, 2009, 09:15:22 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 08:14:53 pm

A body could go blind from that moonshine!

I thought blindness came form doing something else too often...................... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 09:25:26 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 02, 2009, 09:15:22 pm

I thought blindness came form doing something else too often...................... :laugh:

Yeah, but that takes years .  Moonshine is much quicker.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 09:33:43 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 02, 2009, 09:15:22 pm

I thought blindness came form doing something else too often...................... :laugh:

*extends hand*

Hey.....my name is Chuck.  and yours?


















*runs from Rich, very quickly!*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 09:39:26 pm

That is so wrong, in every possible way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 10:01:25 pm

Ahhh, Rich won't take it personal.

We've both said worse to each other!

I'm sure when he sees that post, he'll call me up to scold me on the phone.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 02, 2009, 10:22:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 06:42:12 pm

I don't think I've ever seen this movie all the way through.  I remember bits and pieces.

I read the book ("It") -- it was very scary!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2009, 10:16:17 am

Quote from: dejavu on January 02, 2009, 10:22:29 pm

I read the book ("It") -- it was very scary!

"It" was one of the first books ever I read in English, almost twenty years ago.
I started mellow, with James Herriot, then turned to Stephen King. What a combination, LOL.



Heya Chuckie! *waves*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 03, 2009, 03:29:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 09:33:43 pm

*extends hand*

Hey.....my name is Chuck.  and yours?



*runs from Rich, very quickly!*  :-*

Why are your palms so hairy??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2009, 07:37:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Is everyone having a good Saturday?

I went out and got the final touches on my wardrobe today.  The new outfits are all ready to go on Monday.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2009, 07:38:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 02, 2009, 09:39:26 pm

That is so wrong, in every possible way.

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2009, 10:01:25 pm

Ahhh, Rich won't take it personal.

We've both said worse to each other!

I'm sure when he sees that post, he'll call me up to scold me on the phone.

 :laugh:

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 03, 2009, 03:29:27 pm

Why are your palms so hairy??

Ya see, Paul?   Didn't take him long!  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:06:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a good weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2009, 12:13:07 pm

Good morning! Have a fun Sunday!

Fend off the Truman's S.A.D.

I'm gonna try, but it will be hard. Not only is tomorrow a work day--today is rainy and dreary. UGH!!!!!

Smile. Smile. Smile.  ;D ;D ;D :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:15:26 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 04, 2009, 12:13:07 pm

Good morning! Have a fun Sunday!

Fend off the Truman's S.A.D.

I'm gonna try, but it will be hard. Not only is tomorrow a work day--today is rainy and dreary. UGH!!!!!

Smile. Smile. Smile.  ;D ;D ;D :P

Hiya Shasta!

Sorry to hear about the grey rainy day!  that stinks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2009, 12:16:56 pm

I'm hoping that later in the day--the gray will lift and be replaced by sunshine!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:21:26 pm

Well, I'm about to put all the "silly peep" stuff here in my blog.


It should give you some laughs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:24:14 pm

Peeps (branded as PEEPS) are small marshmallow candies, sold in the US and Canada, that are shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals. There are also different shapes used for various holidays. Peeps are primarily used to fill Easter baskets, though recent ad campaigns tout the candy as "Peeps - Always in Season". They are made from marshmallow, sugar, gelatin, and carnauba wax.

(http://citykelly.com/kellyanncollins/blog/uploaded_images/peeps-798084.jpg)


The Seattle Times has an annual contest of Peeps used in photos. The St. Paul Pioneer Press was the first newspaper to hold an annual Peeps diorama contest and receives hundreds of entries every year. The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and other newspapers also hold a Peeps diorama contest every Easter.


I now begin my "Peeps In Pictures" parade.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:27:02 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/candypeepshow5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:27:26 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/candypeepshow4.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:28:34 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/candypeepshow2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:29:30 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/candypeepshow-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:30:34 pm

Hey look!


It's a "Peep show"!!!






(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/untitled-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:32:22 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/peep_show.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:33:23 pm

have to get a workout in, and lunch.....

but the Peep Parade will continue later!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 01:58:32 pm

From a contest conducted by The Seattle Times

Brokeback Peeps: The pair of friends who created this "masterPeep" work in retail sales — thus their attention to all things sartorial. The bandanna, the white-collared shirt and the hats were plucked off of some birthday cards. Something to ponder: Do "Brokeback" Peep-sheep baa — or chirp?


(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913248.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 01:59:17 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913235.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:00:02 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002912878.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:01:04 pm

winnie the peep


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/winnie_the_peep-736166.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:01:50 pm

When Peeps have to pee.













(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/peep_bathroom-704999.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:02:39 pm

Night of the Living Peeps!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/122047245_2073aaa13e.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:03:25 pm

Peeps roasting marshmallows

(http://noise.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/19/peeps3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:04:08 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913798.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:05:01 pm

Same-Peep Wedding
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913197.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:06:00 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913050.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:06:36 pm

Hunting with the Veep Peep
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913228.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:07:09 pm

A real Peep show...(http://www.dashusland.com/images/2008/03/23/peeping_peeps.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:08:14 pm

Marilyn Monpeep.





(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002912980.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:09:13 pm

Jesus of peeps




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/JanetGaloresJesusofPeeps.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:10:21 pm

And who is the old ball here?? !!

(http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/reviews/blog/Peeps.jpg)



*thinks back to Sesame St. watching days*

*sings*

one of these peeps is not like the others
one of these peeps....doesn't belong
can you tell which peep is not like the others
before I finish this song.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:12:28 pm

BROKEBACK EASTER

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g75/tfmisc/volume2/peepsarenotallalike.jpg)

Pink Peep: You ever get the feeling, when you’re in town,
and someone looks at you, suspicious, like he knows ?


*originally posted by Tom (tfmisc) on DCF*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 04, 2009, 02:14:04 pm

*claps hands*
BRAVO  MORE MORE!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:14:35 pm

BROKEBACK EASTER

(http://static.flickr.com/1/128610061_30c9694008_m.jpg)

Ennis:  "What're we supposed to do now?"

Jack:  "Get on in there...untangle them Chilean peeps from ours, I guess."


*originally posted by Lyle (Mooska) on DCF*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:15:46 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on January 04, 2009, 02:14:04 pm

*claps hands*
BRAVO  MORE MORE!!

Oh, there's more to come!!









the Million Peep March on Washington


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/peeps-diorama.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:17:12 pm

BROKEBACK EASTER

(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/CharlotteToo/peeps.jpg)

"It could be like this, just like this, always."

*originally posted by CharlotteV. on DCF*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:18:22 pm

BROKEBACK EASTER

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g75/tfmisc/volume2/peepsmutants.jpg)

Ennis (on the right): I ain’t a peep.

Jack: Me neither.

Ennis: Who do you think you’re kidding, Jack?

Jack: Look who’s talking.


*originally posted by Tom (tfmisc) on DCF*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:19:42 pm

What if you and me had a little ranch somewhere, a little peep-and-peep operation?
It’d be a sweet life.

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002912981.jpg)

*originally posted by MissYouSoMuch on DCF*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:20:24 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913018.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:22:18 pm

The Justice Peeps of America!



        (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/SuperPeeps.jpg)


Aquapeep, Martian Manpeep, BatPeep, Superpeep, Wonder Peep, Green Peep, Flash Peep

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:23:10 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913799.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:25:46 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913198.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:26:46 pm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2355576813_5804864c35.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:27:29 pm

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2355576131_4c2e3b963c.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:28:08 pm

(http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/images/2008/03/21/2004272776.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:28:44 pm

Jury of your peeps

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/2355575847_5ee63107e6.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:29:13 pm

Little...Bo...Peep

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2355575699_bab4dd4ffa.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:30:01 pm

Save the whales...with Greenpeeps

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2356408798_505a6e8a93.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:30:36 pm

Peep-topsy

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2355574819_e4167f9643.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:31:13 pm

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/2356407928_03abcdaa36.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:31:51 pm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2356407810_2ff11567d3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:32:30 pm

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/articles/blog/660000266/20080303/harry_peeper_5.JPG)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:33:01 pm

Homicide Peeps.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/En4sir98/Peeps.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:33:28 pm

Peep Fiction

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2323/2355573009_feca675986.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:34:14 pm

(http://scienceblogs.com/bioephemera/peeps2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:35:16 pm

Peeponardo DaVinci paints the Mona Peepa

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2052/2355572219_6f775a33e5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:36:17 pm

One-eyed

One-horned

Flying

Purple

Peeple-Eater

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2356405490_97b1dc0b0e.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:37:13 pm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2356403714_49def4a9b4.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:38:04 pm

Peepzilla

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii97/restenet/peepzillaomfg08.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:38:39 pm

David Peeperfield

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2356400870_185eaabea5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:39:27 pm

Peep Wars!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/451871638_9dd9cba780.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:39:59 pm

The Peep Piper of Hamlin

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2356399798_1d5e1fa746.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:40:43 pm

They're all gonna laugh at you!

Carrie Peep



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Carrie.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:41:38 pm

Peep Benedict

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2356397548_a59da3c2b1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:42:13 pm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2356404778_88cba58613.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:42:50 pm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2356396948_c73246bc5a.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:43:25 pm

Iceberg Right Ahead!!!

Peeptanic!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/titantic.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:44:09 pm

The Village Peeple

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2356389670_9053106167.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:44:50 pm

the trouble with peeps




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/troublewithpeeps.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:46:30 pm

the 10 Peepmandments!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/mosespeep.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:46:52 pm

PsychoPeep!






(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Psycho-peep.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:48:06 pm

and now, the end of our Peep Parade........


the balcony scene of Peepeo and Peepiet!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 04, 2009, 02:58:40 pm

                    Those were peepless.  No peeps can compare.  The old conpeepy home far away.... Peep song titles ?  Peepgy and Peeth. 
                     Rock around the peep.  Sending you a big bouquet of peeps.  I never promised you a peep garden.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on January 04, 2009, 02:59:05 pm

Too funny !!!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 04, 2009, 03:23:26 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 04, 2009, 05:39:38 pm

Oh I so enjoyed the show. Now I am back in a good mood after the horror of putting away all the Xmas decs. I sooo hate that job, not even mad keen on getting them all out these days.I think I may be a party pooper. !!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 04, 2009, 06:15:22 pm

Thanks for the cute and funny PEEPS pictures, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 08:16:49 pm

glad you all liked it!

;D

Yeah, I hear you, Fiona, on the taking down the Christmas stuff.  We spent yesterday taking down most of the indoor stuff, and all the outdoor stuff.  Today we took down the tree, and now the house is back to its usual state.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 05, 2009, 02:09:46 am

What, no Lord of the Peeps?!

Still enjoyed it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2009, 08:10:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, back to work today, and everyone should be back, the holidays are officially over.

One piece of good news today.  ;D

I refused to weigh myself over the holidays.  I wasn't going to ruin them.  So today was the first day on the scale since before Christmas.

I was sure with holiday food, and less exercise, there would be a weight gain.

Much to my  surprise, my weight remained the same.  No loss, but more importantly, no gain.

(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkGCkSP/weight.png)


Today is also the day I bump up my routine.  I add to the weights I'm lifting, and to the time I use the treadmill.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 05, 2009, 08:17:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2009, 08:10:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


One piece of good news today.  ;D

I refused to weigh myself over the holidays.  I wasn't going to ruin them.  So today was the first day on the scale since before Christmas.

I was sure with holiday food, and less exercise, there would be a weight gain.

Much to my  surprise, my weight remained the same.  No loss, but more importantly, no gain.
(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkGCkSP/weight.png)


Today is also the day I bump up my routine.  I add to the weights I'm lifting, and to the time I use the treadmill.

Hey, that's great, Chuck, given that we've just had the Christmas season and all !!  :)

Strange, but I always weigh less after a bath ..... while still wet !!
(or maybe I was very dirty before the bath?)  :-\
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2009, 09:41:54 am

Quote from: underdown on January 05, 2009, 08:17:04 am

(or maybe I was very dirty before the bath?)

You're a dirty dirty boy!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 05, 2009, 09:47:42 am

Well I stepped on the scales yesterday and have put weight on. I knew I had but I still hate the little numbers confirming it.
They are digital ones as well, so I can't even cheat by moving the needle below zero before I stand on them. Yes I did use to do that. !!!!!

So it's back to my normal eating routine and bike rides. I miss my tennis so much, I have never been as fit or as well toned since finances forced me to give it up. I HATE  exercise, but tennis is a game and I never felt I was exercising, just having a lot of fun. It is the only thing that really toned up my arms. SIGH !!!!!!

If I could brave the cess pit, otherwise known as my oldest's bedroom, I could go on the exercise weight thingy there.I just can't face his room these days. without a gas mask and protective clothing. I am actually thinking of getting a " do not enter, Bio Hazard" sign made for it.

He proudly brought out a cereal bowl the other day, which I suspect contained whole new bacterial species. I knew milk could turn to yogurt, but not to absolute solids. !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 05, 2009, 09:49:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2009, 09:41:54 am

You're a dirty dirty boy!   ;D

You need to send him the cleany uppy fairy. !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2009, 10:52:24 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 05, 2009, 09:49:00 am

You need to send him the cleany uppy fairy. !

Now where did that fairy go to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 08:07:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

whew!

adding 5lbs of weight may not sound like a lot, but when I was using the machines, I could sooooo feel the difference yesterday at the gym.

Oh, and the gym was PACKED yesterday.  Everyone with their New Year's resolutions had all the machines packed, and they were all set.

Now it will be funny to see how long it will be before it starts to empty out.

I believe statistics show that by 2 months max, most people drop out of gyms and give up on the resolutions.  I'm proud to say that as the 3rd week of Jan.....I will be at the gym for a year.  I may not have met my goals, but I havent' given up.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 10:32:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2009, 10:52:24 am

Now where did that fairy go to?

Stop looking so innocent,you know you've got him hidden in your cellar. !!!!! I could do with him here as well, it is amazing how many dust bunnies you find when the Xmas dec. are put away.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:02:37 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 10:32:28 am

Stop looking so innocent,you know you've got him hidden in your cellar!!!!!

Not me!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 06, 2009, 11:09:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 12:24:14 pm

I now begin my "Peeps In Pictures" parade.

Oh, goodness, Chuck.  I always check this thread but somehow missed it for a couple of days, and it filled up!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 11:09:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:02:37 am

Not me!!!!

I detect the bullshit fairy !!!!!  You can't kid a kidder.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 06, 2009, 11:13:33 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 11:09:31 am

I detect the bullshit fairy !!!!!  You can't kid a kidder.

I do like your style. ;) Tell ya what Optom3 once ya finished with him can you send him over to me, my room is a real bachelor pad at the moment...sigh  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 06, 2009, 11:16:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:23:10 pm

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x35/bbm_oceans/bartender/2002913799.jpg)

These are great!

 :laugh:    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 06, 2009, 11:20:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2009, 02:37:13 pm

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2356403714_49def4a9b4.jpg)

This one is even better!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:26:42 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 11:09:31 am

I detect the bullshit fairy !!!!!  You can't kid a kidder.

Well, I have no idea what you mean!

*takes off halo, shines it, places it back on head*




(http://www.ronaldreagan.com/forums/images/smilies/angel.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:29:19 am

Quote from: ZK on January 06, 2009, 11:13:33 am

I do like your style. ;) Tell ya what Optom3 once ya finished with him can you send him over to me, my room is a real bachelor pad at the moment...sigh  ;)

Excuse you, mate?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Angry_smiley.svg/150px-Angry_smiley.svg.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 06, 2009, 11:32:38 am

Thanks for putting all the Peeps up, Chuck.  I may be late, but I loved them even more!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 11:36:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:26:42 am

Well, I have no idea what you mean!

*takes off halo, shines it, places it back on head*






(http://www.ronaldreagan.com/forums/images/smilies/angel.gif)

You mean you took off your halo, handed it to the cleany uppy fairy who polished it.  You are a braggard, yoing man ! :) No other course of action, I am sending in the SWAT team  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 06, 2009, 11:44:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:29:19 am

Excuse you, mate?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Angry_smiley.svg/150px-Angry_smiley.svg.png)

Oh man am I in twuble? *sighs loudly, hunches shoulders, looks to the ground*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:46:43 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 11:36:09 am

You mean you took off your halo, handed it to the cleany uppy fairy who polished it.  You are a braggard, yoing man ! :) No other course of action, I am sending in the SWAT team  :)

Oh please......


my friends can handle the swat team.


















(http://www.zeichentrickuniversum.de/hannah/superfriends.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 11:52:20 am

Quote from: ZK on January 06, 2009, 11:44:20 am

Oh man am I in twuble? *sighs loudly, hunches shoulders, looks to the ground*

Geeeez.   I hate when he does that.




(http://sinkmonky.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/bearhug.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 12:00:31 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 06, 2009, 11:13:33 am

I do like your style. ;) Tell ya what Optom3 once ya finished with him can you send him over to me, my room is a real bachelor pad at the moment...sigh  ;)

Once I have finished with him, if I ever get him, which I doubt.I am not letting him go.
 If you saw him, sigh !!!  You would know why Chuck is holding him captive !!!
I think Underdown is in the queue as well. I am sending in SWAT and the SAS.Will keep you posted of progress,such as there may be !!!!! You know now I think of it maybe one of the SWAT or SAS team, might be a bit fanciable, uhmmm , thinks men in uniform/cleany uppy fairy, it's a tough call. !!! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 06, 2009, 12:12:13 pm

I changed my mind, send me the one in uniform  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 12:35:31 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 06, 2009, 12:12:13 pm

I changed my mind, send me the one in uniform  ;D

Excuse you, mate?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Angry_smiley.svg/150px-Angry_smiley.svg.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 12:47:41 pm

It's been a while since I posted him.



was this the "cleany uppy fairy"?







(http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/marinemom42/th_MaleFairy.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 01:00:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 12:47:41 pm

It's been a while since I posted him.



was this the "cleany uppy fairy"?



(http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/marinemom42/th_MaleFairy.jpg)

YEP that's him, bigger pic, please, pretty please, oh and by the way, hand him over !!!!!



edited to fix quote

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 01:02:27 pm

Quote from: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 01:00:59 pm

YEP that's him, bigger pic, please, pretty please, oh and by the way, hand him over !!!!!

bigger pic.....always comes down to size...... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 02:53:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 01:02:27 pm

bigger pic.....always comes down to size...... :o

Sure does, but some idiots,sorry very sensible  people believe size is not important.Me I am a bigger is better sort of girl! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 02:55:24 pm

Well, I don't have a bigger pic, so you're out of luck on that one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 04:40:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 02:55:24 pm

Well, I don't have a bigger pic, so you're out of luck on that one.

Aw shucks, oh well, back to my 2nd favourite fantasy !!!! Going off line for a wee while now, just to cool off a bit ! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 06, 2009, 04:42:53 pm

P.S you are not hallucinating, you can really see what you think.
 Poor Mandy had to have a lie down after I showed her that pic.
Hmmm not what I usually call it, still hey ho !

Yes I do know I am shallow !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 05:51:32 pm

sometimes, shallow is ok!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 07, 2009, 12:15:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2009, 05:51:32 pm

sometimes, shallow is ok!

;D

Sure is !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2009, 08:03:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day everyone!!!

How are you all today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 07, 2009, 08:12:03 am

Good morning, Chuck!! Happy Wednesday.  :)

Is is bad that I always measure my life by how long it is until Friday evening?  :P 8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2009, 09:21:34 am

Shas, I think a lot of people do that!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 07, 2009, 09:44:51 am

Hi there Chucky.......hope you have a good day.....my Wednesday will be over in fifteen minutes, and I should be in bed...

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 07, 2009, 08:12:03 am

Good morning, Chuck!! Happy Wednesday.  :)

Is is bad that I always measure my life by how long it is until Friday evening?  :P 8) ;D

Thats the great thing about retirement.......we wake up, and say "What day is it today?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 07, 2009, 09:48:10 am

Last day of freedom before I return to the till !!!
Also last day of Mandy before she flies home.
 Where did all that time go, Brokie meet, Xmas, New Year and now reality, which in my opinion sucks ! ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2009, 09:57:59 am

Hiya Fiona and Susie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2009, 08:13:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

One step closer to the weekend!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 08, 2009, 08:19:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2009, 08:13:27 am

One step closer to the weekend!  ;D

One step closer back to my routine. Hubby has four weeks off from work (which basically isn't a good thing because they closed the whole company so long due to economic difficulties).
But damn, I could get used to this luxury life of sleeping in every morning :laugh:.
The four weeks will be over next Monday. *sigh*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2009, 10:19:15 am

*waves to Chrissi*

Hiya honey!

Sorry you have to go back to your schedule!  But hey, it had to end sometime, right?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 08, 2009, 06:05:10 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 08, 2009, 08:19:24 am

One step closer back to my routine. Hubby has four weeks off from work (which basically isn't a good thing because they closed the whole company so long due to economic difficulties).
But damn, I could get used to this luxury life of sleeping in every morning :laugh:.
The four weeks will be over next Monday. *sigh*

Why CANT you still sleep in when he goes back to work?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 08, 2009, 06:25:04 pm

Well Mandy left amidst many tears yesterday , mine,and I am just home from 1st day back at the shop !!!!!

I have decided the only way I can have any hope of saving things, is to work from 8-8, so that should be a bundle of laughs, not. I have told husband he can go in from 5-3 as he can cut meat and I  can not. So he can have the joys of kids and homework etc. We can cut the staff by yet 1.5 more and I will have no life !!!!

Oh I just love this economy. I was so mad this morning I nearly exploded. There were 3 in the meat dept. and me running the whole rest of the shop, the lottery till, the food till and the bill pay till, as well as answer the phone, front the shelves and clean.!!!!

Strong words have been had !!!  and  I have to admit, they were of the Anglo Saxo variety too, shame on me.

Hope you had a better day than me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 08, 2009, 06:38:14 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on January 08, 2009, 06:05:10 pm

Why CANT you still sleep in when he goes back to work?

Three kids, school, dog, daily chores, you name it.
My oldest has to get up shortly past 6am, so I have to get up shortly before 6am. School starts early in Germany. :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2009, 07:30:00 pm

Hiya Fiona!

I'm sorry to hear that the work situation is so dire.

I hope a better solution can be worked out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 08, 2009, 07:30:52 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 08, 2009, 06:38:14 pm

Three kids, school, dog, daily chores, you name it.
My oldest has to get up shortly past 6am, so I have to get up shortly before 6am. School starts early in Germany. :P

Enuf said.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 08, 2009, 07:32:11 pm

Good luck Fiona......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2009, 07:36:40 pm

Oh Susie, I just left a message on your blog that you may find interesting...... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 08, 2009, 07:39:44 pm

Heading over there now Chucky.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2009, 07:35:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday to you all!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

I'll be at my friend Dave's house, they're having a bday party for their son, Jason.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 09, 2009, 10:22:14 am

Mornin' CHuck darliln

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 09, 2009, 11:43:16 pm

Hmmm plans for the weekend, that always makes me chuckle. It sounds so like the barbers who used to say, and something for the weekend sir ?

My weekend is back to the store tomorrow, so pigs feet, cheeks, tails etc gross, gross.
 Sunday is open at the moment.If the weather is good I may have a few hours down on the beach, with a cold beer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2009, 12:21:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's good to see y'all here.  Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 10, 2009, 07:08:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2009, 12:21:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's good to see y'all here.  Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I don't know about great but it has certainly been interesting so far !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 10, 2009, 07:12:10 pm

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Howdy Chuck!!  Are you comin' to the chat tonight?  It'd be super fun to see you there Friend! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2009, 07:13:27 pm

Hiya Fiona!  Interesting.......well....that could be good, or bad.


Hiya Amanda.....

Hmmmm......I'm undecided.  If I do come, I won't be watching BBM.   I'm not in the mood to shed tears tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 10, 2009, 08:56:09 pm

Hey Chuck!!! How have you been doing? In case you are wondering I did not take a leave of abscence this time. I just have too much work to do  ;) I guess there is no Alberta this year, but I am looking at the Arizona trip. Of course I was already.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 10, 2009, 10:28:08 pm

Hi Jack! It's no fun for vacation to end, is it?  :P 8)

Hey, Chuck--I just saw a preview of a movie that I'm sure you'll want to see: "My Bloody Valentine--3D". LOL! It starts Friday!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2009, 12:52:57 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 11, 2009, 01:41:15 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 10, 2009, 10:28:08 pm

Hi Jack! It's no fun for vacation to end, is it?  :P 8)

Hey, Chuck--I just saw a preview of a movie that I'm sure you'll want to see: "My Bloody Valentine--3D". LOL! It starts Friday!  ;D

I don't know about Chuck, but I love horror movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2009, 11:13:59 am

I love a good horror movie, Jack!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 11, 2009, 05:25:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 11, 2009, 11:13:59 am

I love a good horror movie, Jack!

 ;D

Hey Chuck they have come out with a new Friday the 13th!   How bout a little bit of Jason to add to your Valentines day, hunh how bout that, friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2009, 09:51:17 pm

Nothing says "I Love You" like blood and guts everywhere!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2009, 09:26:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Monday to you all!

Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready to start the work week!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 12, 2009, 10:34:14 am

Hope your week is off to a good start, too, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 13, 2009, 08:06:30 am

Hi ya Chucky.......here I am again, about to hit the sack.

Hope your Tuesday is a good one, mine was busy, and Im very tired. Cya in the morning.....xxxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 08:29:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, my birthday is Thursday and I'm gonna get a crown.

lmao

Wish it was as fun as it sounds.....I'm going to the dentist today to get a crown on my of my molars.  Lovely.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 13, 2009, 08:35:34 am

 :laugh:

Well--it's an expensive gift!!!

Happy early birthday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 09:59:55 am

Here's your crown:

(http://www.royalexhibitions.co.uk/images/The%20Queen's%20Tiaras/76002%20The%20Boucheron%20Tiara.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 13, 2009, 10:05:33 am

Quote from: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 09:59:55 am

Here's your crown:

(http://www.royalexhibitions.co.uk/images/The%20Queen's%20Tiaras/76002%20The%20Boucheron%20Tiara.jpg)

Isn't that a tiara?

Let be, let be. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 10:16:43 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 13, 2009, 10:05:33 am

Isn't that a tiara?

 Bingo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 11:04:13 am

Hiya Shasta!


 :-*


Jeff, and Paul, you are just some jealous bitches!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 01:29:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 11:04:13 am

Jeff, and Paul, you are just some jealous bitches!   :laugh:

Jealous?  That you're going to the dentist?  NOT!

I think you should wear your tiara to the dentist. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 01:31:52 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 01:29:21 pm

Jealous?  That you're going to the dentist?  NOT!

You're jealous of the tiara.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 01:39:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 01:31:52 pm

You're jealous of the tiara.

I just gave it to you, bitch!  So wear it and hush!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 13, 2009, 01:53:48 pm

Hey, Chuckie, besides the dentist, who what else are you doing for your birthday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 13, 2009, 02:15:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 01:31:52 pm

You're jealous of the tiara.

Naw, that tiara is so you, Chuckie!  ;D  :-*

Isn't that right, Friend Paul?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 02:58:31 pm

I'll be doing a small family party on Saturday.  My Dad's bday is the day before mine.

On Sunday, my friends and I are going to see an early showing of "Milk" and then an early dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 13, 2009, 06:13:56 pm

Chucky.....when is your birthday?.......have I missed it?.....Its the 14th here now.

My hubby and my son both had birthdays in January too......Hubby on the 4th and son, Adam on the 8th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 07:19:42 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on January 13, 2009, 06:13:56 pm

Chucky.....when is your birthday?.......have I missed it?.....Its the 14th here now.

My hubby and my son both had birthdays in January too......Hubby on the 4th and son, Adam on the 8th.

My birthday is the 15th (Thursday).  I have a day and half (about) but for you, it's sooner.

get to shopping!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 13, 2009, 08:12:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 02:58:31 pm

On Sunday, my friends and I are going to see an early showing of "Milk" and then an early dinner.

 :D    :D    :D

Happy Birthday, and oh, enjoy the movie!  You're seeing it at last!  Yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 13, 2009, 09:08:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2009, 07:19:42 pm

My birthday is the 15th (Thursday).  I have a day and half (about) but for you, it's sooner.

get to shopping!

 :laugh:

Well at least I will be the FIRST to be able to wish you happy birthday......(thats if Rob and Matt dont beat me to it)....

Actually Matt is 2 hours ahead of us, so he is really the first to see the new days......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 14, 2009, 12:43:12 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 13, 2009, 09:08:48 pm

Well at least I will be the FIRST to be able to wish you happy birthday......(thats if Rob and Matt dont beat me to it)....

I promise ya Sue I won't beat ya to it

Quote from: Katie77 on January 13, 2009, 09:08:48 pm

Actually Matt is 2 hours ahead of us, so he is really the first to see the new days......

If only that was only true, I seem to be chasing my tail these days. You know what I found in my wheelie bag yesterday? a bunch of Christmas cards!!! OMG some I wrote on behalf of Mum, and theres one for Lynne in there that I said I'd posted but hadn't!!!!!! I had a stack which I took to the Post Office but when I grabbed them I mustn't have grabbed all of them. Dumb as* eh. So moral dilema, do I send them now and hope they can't read the post mark and just pretend they got lost in the mail or leave it to November and be the first to send them??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 14, 2009, 06:39:56 am

Quote from: ZK on January 14, 2009, 12:43:12 am

I promise ya Sue I won't beat ya to it


If only that was only true, I seem to be chasing my tail these days. You know what I found in my wheelie bag yesterday? a bunch of Christmas cards!!! OMG some I wrote on behalf of Mum, and theres one for Lynne in there that I said I'd posted but hadn't!!!!!! I had a stack which I took to the Post Office but when I grabbed them I mustn't have grabbed all of them. Dumb as* eh. So moral dilema, do I send them now and hope they can't read the post mark and just pretend they got lost in the mail or leave it to November and be the first to send them??

Well looks like YOU will be struck off a few people's chrissie card list Matt......

Ring em all up and tell them what you did....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 14, 2009, 06:43:03 am

So moral dilema, do I send them now and hope they can't read the post mark and just pretend they got lost in the mail or leave it to November and be the first to send them??

I say send 'em!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 14, 2009, 08:57:51 am

Gee Chucky, another hour and it will be your birthday here.....

But Im off to bed........hope you have a good day today, and a wonderful day tomorrow xxxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2009, 10:17:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Tomorrow is my big 4 - 0!

However, today is my dad's bday, and he hit the big 7 - 0 today!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2009, 10:18:35 am

Quote from: ZK on January 14, 2009, 12:43:12 am

do I send them now and hope they can't read the post mark and just pretend they got lost in the mail or leave it to November and be the first to send them??

I say send them,  but not until April or May.

That way, when people get them, they'll be all confused!    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 14, 2009, 10:36:44 am

Good Morning Chucky, sweetie  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2009, 11:02:17 am

Hiya Dev!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 14, 2009, 03:32:06 pm

Heya Chuck

Come on Sue where are ya my friend?? Its 0828 am here and I am bursting at the seams............I have a wee mantra keep me going here....

I promised Sue...I promised Sue.....I promised Sue

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2009, 03:42:44 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 14, 2009, 03:32:06 pm

Heya Chuck

Come on Sue where are ya my friend?? Its 0828 am here and I am bursting at the seams............I have a wee mantra keep me going here....

I promised Sue...I promised Sue.....I promised Sue

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 14, 2009, 05:09:24 pm

Here I am............first call of the day........


HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCKY

LOVE YOU......XXXXXXXX

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(thanks Matt)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 14, 2009, 05:13:11 pm

40.......AND NAUGHTY

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 14, 2009, 05:24:39 pm

You're 40 today? (well tomorrow!)

Congrats I hope you ahve a fab day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 14, 2009, 11:45:08 pm

I will wish you happy birthday hereas well as on the other thread. Nothing like a btof over kill. 40 is wondeful, I am the big 50 in less than 6/12 , now that IS scary.

Eat, drink and as they say (who are they BTW ) if you can't be good be careful. Remember  if you are not in bed by midnight, give up and go home !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 07:47:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Thank you for all the birthday wishes!  ;D

And I see I've got 2 birthday threads!  ;D

awwww geeeeeeeeee!

2 things I need to do today here.  First, is paste a PM I got for my birthday last year.  It really made me laugh, and smile, so here it is in the next post, saved since last year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 07:47:34 am

so here's some fun info I've compiled from the internet about your big day.  Enjoy! 

Birthdays
Lloyd Bridges 1913
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929
Margaret O'Brien 1937
Andrea Martin 1947
Ronnie Van Zandt (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 1949
Charo (Maria Martinez) 1951     Coochie, Coochie!   
Martha Davis (The Motels) 1951
Mario Van Peebles 1957
Lisa Lisa (Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam) 1967      "Apology not accepted.  Add me to the broken hearts you've collected!" 
Chad Lowe 1968
CHUCK 1969
Regina King 1971


Today in History
1559 - Queen Elizabeth I was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
1777 - The Republic of New Connecticut declared its independence. Six months later it was renamed Vermont.
1870 - A cartoon by Thomas Nast, titled, A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion, appeared on this day in Harper’s Weekly. The cartoon used the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party. The symbol gave everyone such a such a ‘kick’ that it stuck to the Democrats... and it's still stuck today.
1892 - YMCA Canada's Y Triangle magazine published the story of a new game. James Naismith, a teacher at the YMCA International Training School in Massachusetts (later named Springfield College), had invented the game of basketball on December 21, 1891. Naismith attached peach baskets to the lower rail of a balcony, one at either end of the gym. There were eighteen men in Naismith’s class and he promised them that if this game proved to be a failure he would not try any more experiments on them. They went over the rules, divided the group into two teams of nine players each and tossed up the first basketball in history.
1943 - The world's largest office building was completed, just outside of Washington, DC, in Arlington, VA. The massive structure covers 34 acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors, plus, a whole lot of secret places that we'll never know about. Why? Because it's the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States defense effort.
1953 - Harry S Truman became the first U.S. President to use radio and television to say farewell as he left office.
1973 - President Nixon orders halt to offensive operations in North Vietnam.
1987 - Paramount Home Video reported that, for the first time, it would place a commercial at the front of one of its video releases: a 30-second Diet Pepsi ad at the beginning of Top Gun. The idea was that Paramount would be able to reduce the price of the video to consumers by $3. The difference would be made up with Pepsi money and more consumers would buy the Tom Cruise flick rather than more expensive videos without the commercial.  (Honey, "Top Gun" is gayer than "Brokeback Mountain.") 
1990 - ‘Big’ George Foreman, on the comeback-trail at 42 years of age, knocked out Gerry Cooney in the second round at Atlantic City, NJ. (Foreman became the oldest [age 45] ever to win the heavyweight title when he knocked out Michael Moorer on Nov 5, 1994.)
1999 – “Varsity Blues” (“In a town where winning is everything, these guys have nothing to lose.”), with James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight and Paul Walker, debuted in U.S. theatres.  (Have you seen this one?  It's worth it just to see Paul Walker's and Scott Caan's sweet, sweet asses.)


Today in Television History
1967 - The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10. The game was televised by both CBS and NBC.
1974 - "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.     "Sit on it, Chuck."
1981 - The first episode of "Hill Street Blues" aired.

Today in Music History
1961 - Motown Records signed The Supremes.
1967 - The Rolling Stones performed on TV's "Ed Sullivan Show" and were forced to change their lyrics of "Let's Spend the Night Together" to "Let's Spend Some Time Together."
1972 - Elvis Presley reportedly drew the largest audience for a single TV show to that time when he presented a live, worldwide concert from Honolulu, HI.
1982 - Harry Wayne Casey, leader of KC and the Sunshine Band was partially paralyzed in an automobile accident in Miami, FL. His recovery took about a year.

Chart Toppers
1951
Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page

1959
The Chipmunk Song - The Chipmunks     "Me, I want a hula hoop."
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
My Happiness - Connie Francis

1967
I'm a Believer - The Monkees
Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville

1975
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Elton John
You're the First, the Last, My Everything - Barry White     "We got it together, didn't we, baby?" 

1983
Down Under - Men at Work    Have a Vegemite sammich to celebrate! 
The Girl is Mine - Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney     Not to be confused with the Stevie Wonder/Ray Charles song, "The Dog-Lead Girl is Blind."
Dirty Laundry - Don Henley     "Kick 'em when they're UP!  Kick 'em when they're down." 
I Can't Even Get the Blues - Reba McEntire

1991
Justify My Love - Madonna    "Wanting. . . needing. . . waiting. . ." 
High Enough - Damn Yankees     "Can you take me HIIIIIIIIIIIIGH enough?" 
Love Will Never Do (Without You) - Janet Jackson    "They said it wouldn't last. . ." 
Unanswered Prayers - Garth Brooks     "Some of God's greatest gifts. . ." 


The symbol of Capricorn is the mountain goat. Capricorns are considered responsible, serious, and ambitious. Sometimes pessimistic, they trust what has proved valuable in the past. They need security, and work to achieve it

Rob Brezney’s Free Will Capricorn Horoscope for Week of January 10, 2008
The Wind Horse is a mythical creature in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Symbolizing vigorous life force, it embodies the quick, cleansing power of the wind and the primal vitality of the horse. In accordance with your astrological omens, Capricorn, I nominate this archetype to be your ruling metaphor in the coming weeks. Visualize yourself being accompanied by a Wind Horse everywhere you go. See yourself riding it, feeding it, playing with it. Call on its inspiring presence as you align yourself with the natural beneficence of the universe. Ask it to help you sweep obstacles out of the way as you attract a flow of opportunities to open your mind and heart.

If It's Your Birthday by Jennifer Angel
Happy birthday, Capricorn! You're often seen as the Rock of Gibraltar by loved ones and close associates. Your words of wisdom have helped many a friend through rough times. Benevolent and selfless, you'll form many strong friendships in your lifetime. The coming year is the payback year. A heavenly reward will transform an area of your life for the better. Get ready for good things to start happening.

If It's Your Birthday by Sally Brompton
At times you will find it impossible to express yourself properly, and at times you will express yourself a little too clearly for some people's tastes. It would be nice if you could find a balanced middle way but it seems that extremes are to be your thing over the coming 12 months.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 08:02:51 am

And now.........for the man who I share this day with!



I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

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I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

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I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.

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I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

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I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/calendar%20pics/king.jpg)


This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."

And if America is to be a great nation this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania!

Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!

Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California!

But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia!

Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee!

Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

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The world is a lesser place, because he's not here.  He had such an impact on civil rights, and I believe with all my heart, that if he were here now, he'd be support us in our struggles now.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 15, 2009, 09:36:14 am

Hope you are having a very special day Chucky......your birthday is nearly over here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 15, 2009, 10:19:55 am

Happy Birthday, Chuck!

You're a prince among men!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 11:06:45 am

Well, I got to work today to find my cubicle decorated with streamers and balloons.

A tiara and septre were sitting on my keyboard.

My name plated had been turned backwards.

and they opened my storage space, found my decorations for all the holidays, and placed them about my cubicle.

 :laugh:

I wish I had my camera.  I had hearts, skulls, Christmas ornaments, American flags, and other assorted stuff all over the place!


that's one way to say "happy birthday"!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 15, 2009, 11:15:41 am

Happy Birthday Chucky.  Have an amazing day.  Enjoy yourself.  Eat cake, ice cream, pudding and pie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 11:31:49 am

Hiya Dev!


 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 12:25:29 pm

Here are pics of what my coworkers did to my cubicle.






(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/holiday%20smilies/0115091044.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 12:26:18 pm

In case you can't make it out, the banner says "happy birthday".


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/holiday%20smilies/0115091044a.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 12:26:48 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/holiday%20smilies/0115091045.jpg)

a Valentine's Day heart, and tiara and septre for the "birthday queen".

:D

and yes, it gets placed in everyone's cubicle for the birthday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 12:27:17 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/holiday%20smilies/0115091045a.jpg)

Skulls, pumpkins, and a Christmas tree on top of Kyle's head.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 12:27:49 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/holiday%20smilies/0115091046.jpg)


pumpkin on the phone, dancing skeleton, dancing snowman, and my calculator is on top of a bowl with spiders and webs on it.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 15, 2009, 01:33:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 12:26:48 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/holiday%20smilies/0115091045.jpg)

a Valentine's Day heart, and tiara and septre for the "birthday queen".

:D

and yes, it gets placed in everyone's cubicle for the birthday.

Sure it does!


(http://tallerthanaverage.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/qeii.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 15, 2009, 02:34:45 pm

Happy Birthday, Chuck!

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/chocbday4layercakecandles.jpg)

Have a piece of cake and a Red Velvet Cupcake  to celebrate!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 15, 2009, 06:17:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 11:06:45 am

Well, I got to work today to find my cubicle decorated with streamers and balloons.

A tiara and septre were sitting on my keyboard.

My name plated had been turned backwards.

and they opened my storage space, found my decorations for all the holidays, and placed them about my cubicle.

 :laugh:

I wish I had my camera.  I had hearts, skulls, Christmas ornaments, American flags, and other assorted stuff all over the place!


that's one way to say "happy birthday"!

And what a great way to say it.......Love all the pics.

Looks like thats a fun place to work Chucky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 15, 2009, 08:27:31 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on January 15, 2009, 06:17:58 pm

And what a great way to say it.......Love all the pics.

Looks like thats a fun place to work Chucky.

I cant see the pics  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 15, 2009, 10:55:01 pm

Happiest of Birthdays Chuck

Hope you are having a great day

cheers Buddy

Matt

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 10:57:14 pm

Hiya everyone!

Thanks soooo much for all the birthday wishes!

I appreciate it!  ;D

It was a great day, and you were all a special part of it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 15, 2009, 11:00:02 pm

Chucky......something has had me wonderin for a long time.....

What the hell is that poll thing at the top of your blog....????

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 11:07:42 pm

it was a poll I set up a while ago.  It's closed, but I don't know how to remove it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 16, 2009, 12:17:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2009, 11:07:42 pm

it was a poll I set up a while ago.  It's closed, but I don't know how to remove it.

YOU dont know how to remove it........I can help you there..........

ASK JESS......

She's a little wizard at things like that..........(and it makes her feel important   ::) ::) )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 08:03:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday!

Do the happy for the weekend dance!

 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 16, 2009, 08:11:22 am

~~~~***dancing~~~~*** 

YaY 4 Friday!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 16, 2009, 08:19:48 am

Hey, Chuck. I forgot to post a Happy Birthday to you in here !
But it's in the birthday thread, at least.
Glad you had a fun one at the office.  :)

Friday is almost over, down here.
Tomorrow is 'Visit the Blue Mountains' day. Yay for that, too.
A friend has invited me up there to enjoy the cooler air.
Oh. And is shouting me lunch.  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 16, 2009, 09:51:17 am

I have a remove poll button at the bottom of my page (amybe only mods have that) but if you dont themn let me know and i'll remove it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 11:17:38 am

Quote from: Kelda on January 16, 2009, 09:51:17 am

I have a remove poll button at the bottom of my page (amybe only mods have that) but if you dont themn let me know and i'll remove it!

It was there, and I removed it!

Thanks!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 16, 2009, 11:31:52 am

Hi Chuck! 8)

TGIF!!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/12.gif)

I hope you have a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 16, 2009, 06:58:19 pm

Quote from: underdown on January 16, 2009, 08:19:48 am

Friday is almost over, down here.
Tomorrow is 'Visit the Blue Mountains' day. Yay for that, too.
A friend has invited me up there to enjoy the cooler air.
Oh. And is shouting me lunch.  ;D
 

Be careful up there in them Blue Mtns Rob. I used to live there.

Bushfire season......if you see smoke........RUN.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 16, 2009, 07:16:22 pm

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a200/Kairicat89/Icons%20/valentines.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 16, 2009, 07:21:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 11:17:38 am

It was there, and I removed it!

Thanks!  ;D

It took you this long to figure that out???????

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 16, 2009, 07:49:22 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 16, 2009, 07:21:44 pm

It took you this long to figure that out???????

Rich is fixin' to get called a name. I can just feel it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 16, 2009, 07:55:28 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 16, 2009, 07:21:44 pm

It took you this long to figure that out???????

Makes me think of....

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/stupidgirl.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 16, 2009, 08:11:57 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 16, 2009, 07:55:28 pm

Makes me think of....

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/stupidgirl.gif)

LOL! Now that you mention it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 08:35:03 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 16, 2009, 07:55:28 pm

Makes me think of....

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/stupidgirl.gif)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/th5.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 08:36:32 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 16, 2009, 08:11:57 pm

LOL! Now that you mention it!  :laugh:

Nice Rich......


speaking of nice, I found footage of you at the rodeo last year..........













(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/attachment.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 16, 2009, 09:05:50 pm

That reminds me....this is LaChuck at his birthday party:

(http://blog.silive.com/entertainment_impact_tvfilm/2008/08/large_8-21bunny.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 09:35:23 pm

and this is Paul on a typical Saturday night.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/paul-1.jpg)


Oh, work it girrrrrrrl!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2009, 01:11:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that y'all are having a great weekend.

I'll be leaving soon to go to my brother's place for a birthday late lunch, early dinner for me and my dad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 18, 2009, 11:01:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 16, 2009, 09:35:23 pm

and this is Paul on a typical Saturday night.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/paul-1.jpg)


Oh, work it girrrrrrrl!

That s just so wrong!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 11:06:37 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 18, 2009, 11:01:39 am

That s just so wrong!

I thought I carried it off quite nicely.  Not sure about the hair extentions, though...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:44:46 am

Quote from: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 11:06:37 am

I thought I carried it off quite nicely. 

skinny bitch!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:45:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope y'all are doin' well!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:46:28 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 18, 2009, 11:01:39 am

That s just so wrong!

After your comments on the previous page, you're lucky I didn't repost the one I did of you....


:D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 11:48:50 am

Hi Chuck! How was your birthday dinner with your brother? What did ya have?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 11:49:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:44:46 am

skinny bitch!

Jealous!

I was once a skinny bitch, believe it or not.  I had a 29" waist through most of college.

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:46:28 am

After your comments on the previous page, you're lucky I didn't repost the one I did of you....


:D :D :D :D

Ooh, let's see it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 02:00:26 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 11:48:50 am

Hi Chuck! How was your birthday dinner with your brother? What did ya have?

Hiya Shas!

We went to the Country Inn Buffet.  We had chicken, sausage, salads, roast beef, all the sides.....dessert.

We ate at 2, and it was the only meal we had all day.  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 02:05:47 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 11:49:53 am

Ooh, let's see it!

Oh, you just want to see Rich chase me down and beat me up!

 :laugh:



Ummmmmmmmmm.....hmmmmmmmm........well........hmmmmmmmmmm....


Ok!






















(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/049d048e7ab8f52ab640927b0a644bdb-1.jpg)



*runs from Rich*


Love ya, big brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 02:09:24 pm

You are  in big trouble, Bro. 

*Chuckie started it!*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 02:28:27 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 02:09:24 pm

You are  in big trouble, Bro. 

*Chuckie started it!*

Don't listen to him, Rich!  Paul MADE me do it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2009, 05:51:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 02:05:47 pm

Oh, you just want to see Rich chase me down and beat me up!

 :laugh:



Ummmmmmmmmm.....hmmmmmmmm........well........hmmmmmmmmmm....


Ok!






















(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/049d048e7ab8f52ab640927b0a644bdb-1.jpg)



*runs from Rich*


Love ya, big brother!

Precious!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 18, 2009, 06:29:31 pm

I'll never think of Rich or Paul in quite the same way again!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 06:41:45 pm

Quote from: Meryl on January 18, 2009, 06:29:31 pm

I'll never think of Rich or Paul in quite the same way again!  ;D

LOL

Watch out, you could be next!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 06:42:58 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 18, 2009, 06:41:45 pm

LOL

Watch out, you could be next!

Hmmmmmmmm......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 18, 2009, 09:01:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 02:05:47 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/049d048e7ab8f52ab640927b0a644bdb-1.jpg)

Rich you are absolutely beautiful!!! You look like a true southern belle  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:12:27 pm

I have the day off tomorrow, so am I doing something cool tonight?

No.

I have one of those shelves that attach to the window, for the cat to sit on.  I've removed the cover, and washing it, so Blaze has a clean bed.


I lead such an exciting life.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 18, 2009, 11:18:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:12:27 pm

I have the day off tomorrow, so am I doing something cool tonight?

No.

I have one of those shelves that attach to the window, for the cat to sit on.  I've removed the cover, and washing it, so Blaze has a clean bed.


I lead such an exciting life.

 :laugh:

Anyone who does something that special for their cat is a GREAT person in my opinion!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:27:13 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 18, 2009, 11:18:15 pm

Anyone who does something that special for their cat is a GREAT person in my opinion!!!

awww geee.

thanks!


*looks around for an NJ guy who sees it that way*

Nope, not here!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:45:13 pm

I'm so ticked right now.

The skin on my forehead has always been oily, and prone to breakouts.

So two days ago, I got a face wash product, and I started washing my whole face with it. I saw immediate results.

Now, the skin on my face is dry, and starting to flake.

 

I am having to put aloe vera lotion on my face to soften and heal the skin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 19, 2009, 01:38:08 am

Wash your face in fresh warm water. Never use soap.

And use Oil of Ulan.

Thats what I do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 19, 2009, 10:59:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2009, 11:27:13 pm

awww geee.

thanks!


*looks around for an NJ guy who sees it that way*

Nope, not here!

 :laugh:

How did your cat like the new set up?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 12:49:38 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 19, 2009, 10:59:59 am

How did your cat like the new set up?

He was very happy to have a clean bed.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 12:50:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope y'all had a great weekend, and for those who are off today, having a great Martin Luther King day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 06:35:38 pm

NJ is getting snowed in at the moment.

Not much accumlation called for, but it sure looks pretty!   It's dark out here, but I was able to snap three pics from my front porch.



Snow to the left of me!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Holiday2008086.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 06:36:41 pm

Snow in front of me!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Holiday2008084.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 06:37:43 pm

snow to the right of me!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Holiday2008085.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 19, 2009, 06:39:10 pm

The snow looks so pretty, Chuck!!!! Looks like the front yard has quite a bit of accumulation.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 06:59:05 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 19, 2009, 06:39:10 pm

The snow looks so pretty, Chuck!!!! Looks like the front yard has quite a bit of accumulation.  

Leftovers from the last snow, with the new stuff on top.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2009, 07:00:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 06:37:43 pm

snow to the right of me!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Holiday2008085.jpg)

I want some snow!!
Please send it my way!!
we only got some flurries mixed with sleet none of which stuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 19, 2009, 07:39:12 pm

I love your pictursof the snow.I love the fact that itcan transform real eyesores into things of beauty. I do not like the cold though, so I will content myself with looking at others lovely pics of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2009, 07:52:06 pm

glad you liked them, Fiona!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 19, 2009, 11:45:21 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 19, 2009, 07:00:59 pm

I want some snow!!
Please send it my way!!
we only got some flurries mixed with sleet none of which stuck!

We sure do have it here in Asheville Rich so it is not far from you at all. It is a winter wonderland up here at the log cabin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2009, 10:00:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope y'all are well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 20, 2009, 10:03:49 am

Happy Inauguration Day, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2009, 12:50:18 pm

right back at ya, big brother Paul!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:41:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

what's shakin' today?

Short work week this week!  It's Wednesday already!

I need a haircut, I need to mail out some insurance paperwork, I need to renew my registration for my car.....damn.

The second two items are being done today.  The haircut will wait until next weekend.

I'm in a Brokeback mood today, so some pics are getting posted.  I don't know who made the first two, but the two that follow are from a DCF member named Rolie.









(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Jake%20Gyllenhaal%20Pics/151.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:42:34 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Jake%20Gyllenhaal%20Pics/2002063049195501270_rs.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:43:09 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Jake%20Gyllenhaal%20Pics/brokebackmtn_0599.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:43:28 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Jake%20Gyllenhaal%20Pics/brokebackmtn_2302.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 21, 2009, 08:37:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:41:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

what's shakin' today?

Short work week this week!  It's Wednesday already!

I need a haircut, I need to mail out some insurance paperwork, I need to renew my registration for my car.....damn.

The second two items are being done today.  The haircut will wait until next weekend.

I'm in a Brokeback mood today, so some pics are getting posted.  I don't know who made the first two, but the two that follow are from a DCF member named Rolie.









(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Jake%20Gyllenhaal%20Pics/151.jpg)

Good morning.

I like the Brokeback pictures, Chuck!

Happy Wednesday. Short weeks are nice. I had to work Monday, but it was a short day--about 1 1/2 hour shorter than usual--so that was good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 09:12:56 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 21, 2009, 08:37:18 am

good morning.

I like the Brokeback pictures, Chuck!

Happy Wednesday. Short weeks are nice. I had to work Monday, but it was a short day--about 1 1/2 hour shorter than usual--so that was good.

Good morning Shasta!

Oh, early days are good too!  ;D 

What's new with you, honey?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 21, 2009, 09:20:19 am

Mornin Chucky....nearly my bed time again......

Love the Brokeback pics.....

Have a good wednesday.xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 09:26:06 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 21, 2009, 09:20:19 am

Mornin Chucky....nearly my bed time again......

Love the Brokeback pics.....

Have a good wednesday.xxx

Hiya honey!

glad you liked them.  I used the one where they are transparent in two photo captions in the PCaps thread.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 21, 2009, 09:43:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 09:26:06 am

Hiya honey!

glad you liked them.  I used the one where they are transparent in two photo captions in the PCaps thread.

;)

I just went in and checked them out........LMAO....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 09:44:58 am

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 21, 2009, 10:22:22 am

Good morning, Chuck.

How are you?

I can't get on the other forum this morning (an SMF problem?), so have to skip my usual good morning to people there.

Are you having problems there, too?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 10:30:50 am

Yuppers!

Have't been able to access DCF all morning.  I sent messages to the tech team.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 21, 2009, 10:39:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 10:30:50 am

Yuppers!

Have't been able to access DCF all morning.  I sent messages to the tech team.

Good -- I figured you would know how to reach the tech team, whereas I can't.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 21, 2009, 02:40:17 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 19, 2009, 11:45:21 pm

We sure do have it here in Asheville Rich so it is not far from you at all. It is a winter wonderland up here at the log cabin.

Wish i could make it up there!
I'd wind  tits up in a ditch if i tried!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 21, 2009, 02:50:05 pm

Rich, it would be very easy to end up in a ditch here especially up at my place. I did not make it in to work yesterday and this morning it was still covered with ice and snow. I got down, but I don't know if I will be able to get back up when I go home. It is so cooooooooold here. I don't like it to be this cold. How is it there.......I bet it is much warmer than here. Before it snows next time I will tell you and we can get a bunch of beer and things to eat and have a snow party  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 21, 2009, 02:54:47 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 21, 2009, 02:50:05 pm

Rich, it would be very easy to end up in a ditch here especially up at my place. I did not make it in to work yesterday and this morning it was still covered with ice and snow. I got down, but I don't know if I will be able to get back up when I go home. It is so cooooooooold here. I don't like it to be this cold. How is it there.......I bet it is much warmer than here. Before it snows next time I will tell you and we can get a bunch of beer and things to eat and have a snow party  :)

That sounds like a plan!
It is just cold here! It's in the 30's for high I believe it was like 5 this morning. It wasn't that cold in the city though. the sity is always a lot warmer cause the concrete holds the heat. They call it the heat island effect! LOL
I feel like if it is going to be as cold as it has been it should snow!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 03:02:21 pm

Well, maybe you'll get some snow yet!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 21, 2009, 03:11:44 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 21, 2009, 02:54:47 pm

That sounds like a plan!
It is just cold here! It's in the 30's for high I believe it was like 5 this morning. It wasn't that cold in the city though. the sity is always a lot warmer cause the concrete holds the heat. They call it the heat island effect! LOL
I feel like if it is going to be as cold as it has been it should snow!!

I agree Rich. Even in Asheville it is warmer in town than it is out in places like I live. It may as well snow if it is going to be so cold. I just don't much like cold weather. The heat island effect......hmmmm....is that where the term Hotlanta comes from  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 21, 2009, 03:12:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 03:02:21 pm

Well, maybe you'll get some snow yet!  ;D

The snow headed north I think

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 04:37:42 pm

Don't talk to me about snow! 

I was at the Cape this past weekend, where it mostly rained.  When I crossed the canal into Plymouth, it looked like Montana!  I've never seen so much snow on the trees everywhere. 

So, when I got home, I had a foot of snow to shovel.  A foot!

This winter sucks. :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 04:42:14 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 04:37:42 pm

This winter sucks. :P

I believe that winter blows.....tornados suck.



*runs from Paul*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 21, 2009, 05:05:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 04:37:42 pm

Don't talk to me about snow! 

I was at the Cape this past weekend, where it mostly rained.  When I crossed the canal into Plymouth, it looked like Montana!  I've never seen so much snow on the trees everywhere. 

So, when I got home, I had a foot of snow to shovel.  A foot!

This winter sucks. :P

even more so you bein a yankee and all!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2009, 05:06:45 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 04:37:42 pm

Don't talk to me about snow! 

I was at the Cape this past weekend, where it mostly rained.  When I crossed the canal into Plymouth, it looked like Montana!  I've never seen so much snow on the trees everywhere. 

So, when I got home, I had a foot of snow to shovel.  A foot!

This winter sucks. :P

If I had the time, I'd come up and shovel some of it for you. Seems like makin' a livin's about all I got time for.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 05:24:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 04:42:14 pm

I believe that winter blows.....tornados suck.



*runs from Paul*

Winter blows,
Tornados suck,
I wish an avalanche
Would swallow Chuck.


 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 05:25:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 21, 2009, 05:05:48 pm

even more so you bein a yankee and all!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

No $hit!

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 21, 2009, 05:06:45 pm

If I had the time, I'd come up and shovel some of it for you. Seems like makin' a livin's about all I got time for.  :-\

Thanks, Jeff.  Now, there's a true gentleman. :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 21, 2009, 05:33:42 pm

Hey Paul I'd help out too. The only thing I get to shovel is the proverbial so snow would make a  nice change :D.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 05:53:04 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 21, 2009, 05:33:42 pm

Hey Paul I'd help out too. The only thing I get to shovel is the proverbial so snow would make a  nice change :D.

Another gentleman!  What are y'all doing in Chuck's place? ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:29:26 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 05:24:07 pm

Winter blows,
Tornados suck,
I wish an avalanche
Would swallow Chuck.


 :-* :-*

big brother Paul
tries to be silly
perhaps he should go
play with his "willy".

 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:30:37 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 05:53:04 pm

Another gentleman!  What are y'all doing in Chuck's place? ;D

don't knock the man for good taste.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 08:09:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 07:30:37 pm

don't knock the man for good taste.  ;D

*cough*cough*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2009, 08:13:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2009, 08:09:21 pm

*cough*cough*

(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/coughdrops.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2009, 10:23:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Today will be a sad day for those fans of Heath.

Tomorrow, a sad day for for those of us who were freinds with Jackie (PaintedShoes).



Here's a big bear hug from your friend Chuck.  Not sure if I classify as a bear, but I'm furry!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 22, 2009, 10:48:17 am

Awwwwww, nice, Chuck!

We all need hugs in the next couple of days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 23, 2009, 10:32:03 am

Chuckie,

I'm thinking of Jackie today.
I'm thinking of you today.
And of all her friends.


I met Jackie only for a few days, at the Denver BBQ 2007. But she left a big impression in my heart. I felt drawn to her immediately. She radiated warmth and friendship. She really did. You could see it in her face, you could feel it in her hug and you could hear it in her words.


{{{Chuck}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 23, 2009, 10:35:40 am

Hi Chuckie.  Have any plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2009, 10:39:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, we got through yesterday......Now to get through today.


I'm still getting used to not seeing Jackie's screen name on DCF, and not getting emails or phone calls from her.  Sometimes I go into old threads, and will come across one of her posts, and I get a rush at first, thinking it's a new post, and then I remember.  I had a short cry in my cubicle today, and I've recovered.

I'm posting a pic of me and Jackie, that I was fortunate enough to get on her last trip to NYC.  We had a lot of fun!  Under it is the poem I was asked to write for her memorial service in Oxford last June.



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You were a woman of class, witty and smart
a soft spoken voice, a very big heart
arms always outstretched, for a hug or a touch
our darling Jackie, we love you so much
you shared with us your wisdom, you gave us support
we never realized, your time with us would be short
your presence was strong, you were with us each day
you were a major role, in our lives, in this play
And although we will miss you, you're not physically around
we take comfort in knowing that you're Heaven bound.
and when we feel tired of dealing with things
you'll be right beside us, to wrap us in your wings
you'll help us feel better, put a smile on our face
and gently remind us that now your everyplace
you'll give us comfort and help us to know
that you are the glint in the freshly fallen snow
you're the stars in the sky, on the ocean, a wave
when we feel lonely, you'll help us feel brave
you watched over us all, the time you were here
and though you crossed over, I know you still hold us dear
watching us with concern, showering us with your love
our darling Jackie, our guardian angel from above





Life is short.  Please take the time today to tell the people you love, that you love them.  Trust me, they'll appreciate it.  Whatever term you choose (lover, boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband, partner, spouse) reach out to them today, and hug them, and think of Jackie.  It would make her smile.


Thanks to all my BetterMost and DCF friends who I've met (and will meet in the future).  You've touched me in ways that you will never know, and for that I'm grateful.

Matt, thanks for your funny PMs, you always give me a smile.

Jeff Wrangler, keep smiling!  Thanks for saying I was the life of the party.  You made my day.

The Brokies that attended the get togethers with me.......so many great times!

KillersMom!  You planned the first big BBQ, and you helped bring us together.  :-*

The Colorado planning crew!  I never thought I'd leave N.J.  I now think Colorado would be a great place to retire to.  So beautiful!

The Wyoming Road Trippers!  So many laughs!  Thanks so much for everything.

Love you all!


To my big brothers!  Robert, Paul, Truman, Richard.  As someone who always had the burden of being the "big brother" in my own family, you all have no idea how touched I was to be adopted by you guys.  I've learned a lot from you, and can't imagine my life without you guys being around.

Love you four so much!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 23, 2009, 10:44:47 am

That's a lovely poem, Chuck.   :'(

Thanks for sharing it.  I didn't know Jackie, but it seems like I've been getting to know her since her death through so many of you who loved her.

{{{{{{{{{{Chuckie}}}}}}}}}}

Hang in there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2009, 10:58:13 am

To light a candle for Jackie, choose any unlit candle at Gratefulness.org ~ Paint (http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Paint).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 23, 2009, 01:19:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2009, 10:39:27 am

You were a woman of class, witty and smart
a soft spoken voice, a very big heart
arms always outstretched, for a hug or a touch
our darling Jackie, we love you so much
you shared with us your wisdom, you gave us support
we never realized, your time with us would be short
your presence was strong, you were with us each day
you were a major role, in our lives, in this play
And although we will miss you, you're not physically around
we take comfort in knowing that you're Heaven bound.
and when we feel tired of dealing with things
you'll be right beside us, to wrap us in your wings
you'll help us feel better, put a smile on our face
and gently remind us that now your everyplace
you'll give us comfort and help us to know
that you are the glint in the freshly fallen snow
you're the stars in the sky, on the ocean, a wave
when we feel lonely, you'll help us feel brave
you watched over us all, the time you were here
and though you crossed over, I know you still hold us dear
watching us with concern, showering us with your love
our darling Jackie, our guardian angel from above

What a beautiful poem, Chuck!  We should all be so lucky to have a friend like you to remember us.  Thanks for organizing the dinner that gave me the opportunity to meet Jackie.  She was special indeed.  :-*

This one's for you:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 23, 2009, 04:09:14 pm

Oh Chucky......{{{{CHUCKY}}}}}

What can I say......you say it all with your beautiful words.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 23, 2009, 04:11:54 pm

Hugs from me to you Sweetie.

{{{{{{{{{{{CHuck}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 23, 2009, 05:06:43 pm

I love you Chuck!
So proud to call you brother!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 23, 2009, 08:58:46 pm

((((((((((Chuck))))))))))

Hugs back to you today as we remember Jackie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:11:58 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 23, 2009, 10:32:03 am

Chuckie,

I'm thinking of Jackie today.
I'm thinking of you today.
And of all her friends.


I met Jackie only for a few days, at the Denver BBQ 2007. But she left a big impression in my heart. I felt drawn to her immediately. She radiated warmth and friendship. She really did. You could see it in her face, you could feel it in her hug and you could hear it in her words.


{{{Chuck}}}

Same here Chrissi!!! I didn't know anyone at all at that BBQ.......never met any of you.........was a long way from home in a place I had never been. You all made me comfortable. And yes I remember Jackie..........she welcomed me with open arms. She, along with many of you, is why I am in this place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:19:23 am

That is truly a beautiful poem Chuck. I did not get to know you well at the BBQ in 2007 (I just knew you lived in a Cellar), but then starting with San Francisco through 2008 I think I saw you more than anyone.........what was it 5 states I saw you in or something like that in 2008 as well as my first gay parade in New York City of all places. I guess if you are gonna see one that is a good place to see one. Anyway, you have a very warm heart and I know that you truly care about people. That is a trait that nobody should ever overlook.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 11:24:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend!

Hope that everyone has something cool to do!  ;D

I'll be in NYC later this afternoon.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 24, 2009, 11:26:28 am

Good morning Chuck.  Have a great time in NYC!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 11:26:40 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:19:23 am

That is truly a beautiful poem Chuck. I did not get to know you well at the BBQ in 2007 (I just knew you lived in a Cellar), but then starting with San Francisco through 2008 I think I saw you more than anyone.........what was it 5 states I saw you in or something like that in 2008 as well as my first gay parade in New York City of all places. I guess if you are gonna see one that is a good place to see one. Anyway, you have a very warm heart and I know that you truly care about people. That is a trait that nobody should ever overlook.

awww Jack, thanks so much!

:-*

You're a sweet guy.  And yes, we've met all over the map, haven't we?

I'll never forget the zombies in Wyoming, or the hysterics the entire van was in,  on that ride back from the rodeo, and the 'gay thingy'.

 :laugh: :laugh:

btw, I see you've placed your pussy in your avatar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 11:27:07 am

Morning Dev!  how are ya today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 24, 2009, 11:28:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 11:27:07 am

Morning Dev!  how are ya today?

Doin alright, thanks  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 24, 2009, 11:33:00 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:19:23 am

That is truly a beautiful poem Chuck. I did not get to know you well at the BBQ in 2007 (I just knew you lived in a Cellar), but then starting with San Francisco through 2008 I think I saw you more than anyone.........what was it 5 states I saw you in or something like that in 2008 as well as my first gay parade in New York City of all places. I guess if you are gonna see one that is a good place to see one. Anyway, you have a very warm heart and I know that you truly care about people. That is a trait that nobody should ever overlook.

Amen, Jack.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:29:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 11:24:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy weekend!

Hope that everyone has something cool to do!  ;D

I'll be in NYC later this afternoon.  ;D

Chuck, you are so lucky living so close to NYC. I would love to be going there this afternoon. It's funny you should mention NYC since I have been going through the should I go to the event in February or should I not. I even looked again at the plane fares and the restaurant website earlier  :) I was thinking how much fun everyone is going to have.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:35:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 24, 2009, 11:26:40 am

awww Jack, thanks so much!

:-*

You're a sweet guy.  And yes, we've met all over the map, haven't we?

I'll never forget the zombies in Wyoming, or the hysterics the entire van was in,  on that ride back from the rodeo, and the 'gay thingy'.

 :laugh: :laugh:

btw, I see you've placed your pussy in your avatar.

Thank you Chuck. You are RIGHT!!! We have had some great and unforgettable times for sure. Remember when I almost dropped my camera over that tall parking deck in San Francisco  :laugh: Not only would I have destroyed my camera, it could have killed someone if it landed on them and all of our pictures would have been on it. Does that mean I would now be somewhere like Alcatraz  ???

Yes, my pussy is now my avatar and he no longer looks like he is sitting on the toilet  :laugh: You should put your "gay thingy" up as your avatar  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 24, 2009, 10:15:36 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:29:27 pm

...I have been going through the should I go to the event in February or should I not. I even looked again at the plane fares and the restaurant website earlier  :) I was thinking how much fun everyone is going to have.

Jack, it would sure be nice if you came!  That restaurant looks awesome, and it would be better with you there! 

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 25, 2009, 01:36:06 am

Quote from: dejavu on January 24, 2009, 10:15:36 pm

Jack, it would sure be nice if you came!  That restaurant looks awesome, and it would be better with you there! 

 :)

Thanks Debbie! I don't need a lot of too much to convince me to come. I am a little worried about the weather, but I guess if it were going to bad I could always cancel and save the plane ticket for a later time. Of course they charge a rebooking fee, but I have done it before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 12:43:00 pm

Quote

Yes, my pussy is now my avatar and he no longer looks like he is sitting on the toilet   You should put your "gay thingy" up as your avatar 

:o
Oh Lord! What am I gonna do with you two?
Don't make me sperate y'all now!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 12:52:57 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 12:43:00 pm

:o
Oh Lord! What am I gonna do with you two?
Don't make me sperate y'all now!  :laugh:

Oh, as if you could.

:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 12:55:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 12:52:57 pm

Oh, as if you could.

:D

Ok little brother! You just keep on.......... :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 12:55:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, I had fun in NYC yesterday.

Ben Franklin was in town from Germany.  He had come to the U.S. to see the inauguration!  He spent the day in D.C., and took a ton of great pics that he showed both me and Meryl, that he took.

The three of us had lunch at Duke's in NYC, and spent time talking, laughing and catching up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 12:56:26 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 12:55:09 pm

Ok little brother! You just keep on.......... :(

hey, no sad faces here, big brother!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 25, 2009, 12:57:34 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 12:43:00 pm

:o
Oh Lord! What am I gonna do with you two?
Don't make me sperate y'all now!  :laugh:

Well Rich what are you going to put up as your avatar  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 25, 2009, 12:58:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 12:55:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I had fun in NYC yesterday.

Ben Franklin was in town from Germany.  He had come to the U.S. to see the inauguration!  He spent the day in D.C., and took a ton of great pics that he showed both me and Meryl, that he took.

The three of us had lunch at Duke's in NYC, and spent time talking, laughing and catching up.

Nice!
 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 25, 2009, 12:59:12 pm

The pussy and the gay thingie are already taken so you will have to think of someone else. Hey these could be pieces in a board game kind of like monopoly has the shoe, the thimble, etc.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 01:00:12 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 25, 2009, 12:57:34 pm

Well Rich what are you going to put up as your avatar  ;D

Just me! lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 25, 2009, 01:00:56 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 25, 2009, 01:00:12 pm

Just me! lol

That works  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 01:01:37 pm

I'm not changing my avatar either!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 25, 2009, 07:07:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 12:55:59 pm

Well, I had fun in NYC yesterday.

Ben Franklin was in town from Germany.  He had come to the U.S. to see the inauguration!  He spent the day in D.C., and took a ton of great pics that he showed both me and Meryl, that he took.

The three of us had lunch at Duke's in NYC, and spent time talking, laughing and catching up.

Ben Franklin was here!   :o

I'm glad you and Meryl got to see him, and that he came again for the U.S. inaugural.

Wish I could have been there, but maybe he'll be back again.  He really gets around!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2009, 07:21:57 pm

It was a very last minute thing, Debbie.

The only other person he saw was Kelly, for a breakfast the same day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 25, 2009, 07:53:04 pm

That's okay, I figured it was last minute.

I'm just glad you all had fun with him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 25, 2009, 08:22:19 pm

Quote from: dejavu on January 25, 2009, 07:07:32 pm

Ben Franklin was here!   :o

I'm glad you and Meryl got to see him, and that he came again for the U.S. inaugural.

Wish I could have been there, but maybe he'll be back again.  He really gets around!   ;)

It was great to see Frank and get a look at his Inauguration pics.  I hope he posts some here.  They're great!  8)

See you all in a couple of weeks.  Wear your warm undies!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 25, 2009, 09:17:39 pm

Hey, Meryl!  Looking forward to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 08:06:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Geez, Monday comes too quickly!

I have a lot I need to do this week.  I need to renew my car's registration, get my permanent crown on my tooth, and get a hair cut.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 26, 2009, 08:54:21 am

Good morning! MONDAY. Boo.

Maybe it will be good.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 26, 2009, 08:56:04 am

Mornin/evenin Chucky......

It was a public holiday here today (monday) for Australia Day. I slept half of it.

Nearly 11pm here now, and I should get to bed, as we have a three and half hour drive tomorrow morning.

So enjoy your Monday.xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 11:20:09 am

Well, today has been down and up for me.

On the way to work, the three lane road I take had everyone merging into 1 lane.  My first thought:  "Oh, this isn't good."

As traffic went on, I could see the flashing lights ahead for many police cars.  There was a car stopped on the side, with a woman in it on her phone.  There was no damage to her car, I assumed she was a witness.  Next up was a van, with considerable front end damage.  However, I couldn't see a second car that was involved.

And then I got to the intersection.  Coffe cups and a pair of sneakers strewn about.  In the middle, a body under a white sheet.  The van had hit a pedestrian.

:o

I really didn't need to see that today.


And then I get to work, and my boss pulls me into his office to tell me I'm getting a bonus in my next paycheck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 26, 2009, 11:29:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 11:20:09 am

Well, today has been down and up for me.

On the way to work, the three lane road I take had everyone merging into 1 lane.  My first thought:  "Oh, this isn't good."

As traffic went on, I could see the flashing lights ahead for many police cars.  There was a car stopped on the side, with a woman in it on her phone.  There was no damage to her car, I assumed she was a witness.  Next up was a van, with considerable front end damage.  However, I couldn't see a second car that was involved.

And then I got to the intersection.  Coffe cups and a pair of sneakers strewn about.  In the middle, a body under a white sheet.  The van had hit a pedestrian.

:o

I really didn't need to see that today.


And then I get to work, and my boss pulls me into his office to tell me I'm getting a bonus in my next paycheck.

Congratulations on the bonus, Chuck.  As for the rest, I'm very sorry.  Seeing something like that really makes you stop and think just how fragile this life is.  And to remember that someone is likely grieving the loss, and someone else likely feeling overwhelming guilt at being at least part of the cause of the loss.

One of Truman's signatures was something like 'Slow down.'  Which reminds me of a Grateful Dead lyric, written by Robert Hunter, I think...'Play each card and play it slow...'

*sigh*

 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 02:15:53 pm

Quote from: Lynne on January 26, 2009, 11:29:47 am

...As for the rest, I'm very sorry.  Seeing something like that really makes you stop and think just how fragile this life is. 

So true.  Funny, just last night I was watching Sting's "Fragile" on youtube.

Sorry you had to see that, Chuck. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 03:39:40 pm

Thanks Lynne!  :-*


and you too, Big Brother!  Where you've been hiding yourself latey?  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 26, 2009, 03:47:48 pm

Uh Chuck, I'm sorry you had to see that terrible accident.

And what a strange day, that shortly after this you got a bonus. Congratulations on the bonus anyway! More money for Brokie-travels, huh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 03:50:49 pm

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 04:31:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 03:39:40 pm

and you too, Big Brother!  Where you've been hiding yourself latey?  :-*

oh, here and there. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 04:43:17 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 26, 2009, 04:31:13 pm

oh, here and there. ;)

Well, aren't you just the mysterious one?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2009, 04:51:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 26, 2009, 04:43:17 pm

Well, aren't you just the mysterious one?

He must have got the messages you left for him. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 27, 2009, 11:27:03 am

Chuck congrats on the bonus!  But what an awful site to see in the road on your way to work.  Hope you are well today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2009, 11:40:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I've been busy at work today, and around the forum, and never got to my blog!

 :laugh:

My tooth feels weird now....I had the permanent crown put on this morning.  I need to get used to it.

and I've made a haircut appointment for Saturday.

Hope y'all are well!

*waves to Dev*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 27, 2009, 09:25:22 pm

Hi Chuck. We are having an ice storm and electricity is iffy. It was off for about 3 hours this afternoon and it's flickering now. Gonna be cold if it goes off!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2009, 09:29:09 pm

Hiya sweetie!

It's not doing anything here yet.  I believe it's supposed to start after midnight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 28, 2009, 12:03:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 27, 2009, 11:40:24 am

My tooth feels weird now....I had the permanent crown put on this morning.  I need to get used to it.

and I've made a haircut appointment for Saturday.

Hope y'all are well!

*waves to Dev*

You getting all prettied up for your visitor from New Zealand.. :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 09:19:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greetings from snowy New Jersrey.

Wet and slippery commute to work today, but I'm here, safe and sound.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 09:21:02 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 28, 2009, 12:03:53 am

You getting all prettied up for your visitor from New Zealand.. :o :o

lol!    :laugh:


Well, had my tooth not cracked, I wouldn't have needed a crown.  And as for the haircut, it's time.  I try to keep it short, I hate to futz around with my hair, and since I'm bald on the top, and some up front, it looks better short.

So it's all coincidence.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2009, 01:32:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 09:21:02 am

Well, had my tooth not cracked, I wouldn't have needed a crown.

Of course not. A tiara would have been sufficient.  ;)  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 28, 2009, 02:49:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 28, 2009, 01:32:36 pm

Of course not. A tiara would have been sufficient.  ;)  ;D  :-*

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 03:27:00 pm

Dev, don't encourge him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2009, 04:23:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 28, 2009, 01:32:36 pm

Of course not. A tiara would have been sufficient.  ;)  ;D  :-*

Lord man! I haved missed you!
You are too dang funny! :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 04:38:53 pm

Don't encourage him, Rich!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2009, 09:36:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 04:38:53 pm

Don't encourage him, Rich!

He don't need any he can do jes fine on his own! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 09:44:58 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2009, 09:36:47 pm

He don't need any he can do jes fine on his own! :laugh:

lmao!  I guess that's true!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 28, 2009, 11:41:28 pm

It made me chuckle out loud.
 Not sure how you're going to manage the crown, tiara and halo !! Seems a tad OTT to me, not to mention heavy !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 07:59:06 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 28, 2009, 11:41:28 pm

It made me chuckle out loud.
 Not sure how you're going to manage the crown, tiara and halo !! Seems a tad OTT to me, not to mention heavy !

I can balance well!

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 08:02:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Inching closer to the weekend!  ;D

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 12:27:01 pm

Well, It is still January and i thought it would be appropriate to continue to celebrate Chucks Birthday!!
I think we need a PARTY!!!!!!!

To get the party started, lets take a little stroll down memory lane sall we?

You've come a long way Cowboy!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 12:32:06 pm

Heres some more recent Chuckalicious pics......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 12:40:21 pm

More....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 12:44:05 pm

ROTFLMAO!!!


Oh God!  Looks like the party is on MY blog today!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


How in the hell did you get the baby pics of me?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 12:50:53 pm

Now for some Musica Chuckie style.......
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5YmzHOMBps[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AdCQr7UlsQ[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxX8NWQMdNs[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj4o02nPLoI[/youtube]

That'll get us goin....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 12:53:12 pm

Well, you just had to post the pic of me chuggin' the Wild Turkey, huh?


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 29, 2009, 12:57:48 pm

I can't pass up another chance to post this classic:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 12:58:33 pm

Quote from: Meryl on January 29, 2009, 12:57:48 pm

I can't pass up another chance to post this classic:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

 ;D  ;D  ;D

AWESOME Meryl!
I love that!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 01:02:31 pm

Oh my!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 01:03:55 pm

Here are some pics of the posse.......



(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e247/heather47670/Hotcowboys.jpg)
Every Party needs Security!!

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j45/jiggles20_2000/HOTCOWBOYS.jpg)

These boys will take yer hat for ya .....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 29, 2009, 01:08:58 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuckasbaby.jpg)

You're a work of art, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on January 29, 2009, 01:11:09 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)
"Wonder Twin powers, activate!"

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13511.0;attach=23719;image)
"Hey, that's MY line!"
Wonder Twin with Gleek

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 01:14:01 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Clyde-B on January 29, 2009, 01:22:58 pm

Quote from: Meryl on January 29, 2009, 01:08:58 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuckasbaby.jpg)

You're a work of art, Chuckie!

This should be on a T-Shirt!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 29, 2009, 01:37:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 12:53:12 pm

Well, you just had to post the pic of me chuggin' the Wild Turkey, huh?


 :laugh:

Well, it was so hard to seperate you from the bottle........
HA HA HA HA :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 29, 2009, 02:00:18 pm

Party on, dudes!

<<Will insert hot Keanu picture with an especially vapid expression here later>>

OK, so I liked...no hot Keanu...just an object lesson in what happens when you indulge of too much of that Wild Turkey down LA-Way.  At least it's from the right era.   ;)

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6436868-a57.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Lynne
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 29, 2009, 02:21:14 pm

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13511.0;attach=23730;image)

I think "Wild Turkey" says it all!

Cheers, Brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 02:57:18 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 29, 2009, 02:21:14 pm

I think "Wild Turkey" says it all!

Cheers, Brother!

lmao!


Cheers back, bro!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 29, 2009, 03:07:05 pm

Quote from: Meryl on January 29, 2009, 01:08:58 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuckasbaby.jpg)

You're a work of art, Chuckie!

You were an adorable little baby!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 03:08:10 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on January 29, 2009, 03:07:05 pm

You were an adorable little baby!

awwww!  Thanks sweetie!

It was all downhill from there!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 29, 2009, 03:11:36 pm

Not so bad today

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2009, 03:57:11 pm

Party!Party!Party!

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/PolarBearParty.gif)
(I decided these guys are my official party pic for a while. They're just too good to be shown only once ;D)


I just come from dinner. We had pizza and I thought it's a good idea to bring along some

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/pizza_01_christinebergant.jpg)


And I brought this lil guy

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/eyes_big.gif)



You don't know him?

There he is in full

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/feigling.gif)

It's called "Kleiner Feigling" which literally means 'little coward'. It's a wordgame because it tastes like figs; and in German the word for fig and (being)coward(ly) is the same: "feige".

There's only one way to drink it: knock the bottle on a solid surface before opening, then:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/63868326_a0a51e7e17.jpg)

Never, ever forget to put the cap on your nose!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2009, 04:09:54 pm

What a cute baby you were, Chuckie!

Look at Chuck's posture, the way he holds his head and the grin at age 6 and now.

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13511.0;attach=23721;image)  (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13511.0;attach=23722;image)


Those trousers are a crime (left pic of course!). I was born only a year earlier and had to suffer through the same sartorial hell as a kid. It's a wonder we came out ok :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 29, 2009, 06:32:21 pm

How come thats not a cowboy hat, Chucky.......

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/chucky.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 29, 2009, 06:34:23 pm

Wow what a wild party.......great pics........great food.......great friends.......and plenty of Wild Turkey.......

Turn the music up and lets dance.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 29, 2009, 06:35:28 pm

Sorry I am late ! we know how Chuck likes to disco.........

[youtube=425,350]http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=0FUDrE2Ye2M[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 06:53:21 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 29, 2009, 06:35:28 pm

Sorry I am late ! we know how Chuck likes to disco.........

[youtube=425,350]http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=0FUDrE2Ye2M[/youtube]

ROTFLMAO!!!

OMG!  I have never seen this video!  I can't tell you the last time I heard this song!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


That is hysterical!

Oh, and Rich, loved the music you posted too!  Madonna, Janet Jackson, Exposé, and Sweet Sensation!  Nicely done!


Chrissi, that pizza looooks sooooooooo good!

thank you everyone who came to my blog today!  This was fun!

And Rich, I WILL find out where you got the pictures from!  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 07:08:38 pm

To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven


Why am I posting that?

Well......My company announced back in December that there would be 1,000 employees laid off.  The layoffs were slow, and steady.

I was a member of a commercial lending team of 10 people.

In Dec., two of them were moved to another team, bringing us to 8.  A third was told that he'd be reporting to another team leader, bringing us to 7.  Our team leader was then assigned to two teams, so his time with us was split in half.  1 retired yesterday, giving us 5.  Today, one was laid off, giving us 4.  The remaining 4 were told to be on a conference call at 3pm.  When the call was over, we found one of us would be staying where we are now, but for another team.  The remaining 3 (including me) will be transferring to a new location.

It is the same travel time for me from my house.

I will have my two friends with me, but I've been here for 2 years now, and made a bunch of new friends.  I'm going to miss them.

However, I should consider myself lucky.  I still have a job.

Not putting a downer on the party here, just getting it off my chest!



Now....back to the dancing!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceXCsMPqepQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 29, 2009, 07:15:37 pm

So glad you still have your job Chucky......I know its awful to move on and leave good friends, but Im sure you will all catch up again.

NOW LETS GET BACK TO CELEBRATING...........and I agree, all that music is great..........COME ON LETS DANCE.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on January 29, 2009, 07:25:50 pm

One of my all-time favorite dance songs!!

Live version:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKXbbVfXulY[/youtube]


MTV/VH1 video:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=153d9tc3Oao[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 29, 2009, 07:27:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 12:53:12 pm

Well, you just had to post the pic of me chuggin' the Wild Turkey, huh?


 :laugh:

That's one I never saw before!

 :laugh:    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2009, 07:35:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 04:38:53 pm

Don't encourage him, Rich!

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2009, 09:36:47 pm

He don't need any he can do jes fine on his own! :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2009, 09:44:58 pm

lmao!  I guess that's true!

Especially when you do such a beautiful job feeding me the "straight" lines, Little Darlin'!  :laugh:  :-*

We make a good team. We should go on the stage. ...

And there's one leaving in ten minutes. ...

Ba-da-bing!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 29, 2009, 07:41:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 07:08:38 pm

It is the same travel time for me from my house.

I will have my two friends with me, but I've been here for 2 years now, and made a bunch of new friends.  I'm going to miss them.

However, I should consider myself lucky.  I still have a job.

Not putting a downer on the party here, just getting it off my chest!

Chuck, I'm really sorry to hear that.  It's always so tough to go through changes like that.

You are right, the good news is that you still have a job.  But I know what it's like to have friends at work and be separated from them by organizational restructure and "downsizing."  Happened to me back in 1994 and it really hurt, because I missed those people a lot.

Hope you make lots more new friends at your new location.  And meanwhile, you'll have your two other friends with you, so that will help as you get started over there.

Best wishes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 29, 2009, 08:08:14 pm

Quote from: Lynne on January 29, 2009, 02:00:18 pm

Party on, dudes!

<<Will insert hot Keanu picture with an especially vapid expression here later>>

OK, so I liked...no hot Keanu...just an object lesson in what happens when you indulge of too much of that Wild Turkey down LA-Way.  At least it's from the right era.   ;)

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/6436868-a57.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Lynne
 :-* :-*

See, I did come back to the party bringing my close friend!  I hope y'all had a fun day.  I actually got in trouble at work today sending some personal email, so I'm very glad I didn't also go surfing around for Keanu pics!  I am going to have to curtail my internet activities.  It would be easier if they'd actually give me work to do, tho.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2009, 09:26:54 pm

Hiya Lynne!

Glad to see you and your friend made it back ok!

and be careful at work!

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2009, 10:22:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Thanks again everyone for coming to my blog for my party!

And thanks Big Brother Richard for throwing it!  and yes, I'll find out who gave you those pics.

;D


How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 30, 2009, 10:23:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 30, 2009, 10:22:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Thanks again everyone for coming to my blog for my party!

And thanks Big Brother Richard for throwing it!  and yes, I'll find out who gave you those pics.

;D


How is everyone?

Oh come now! You know who gave me those pics!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 30, 2009, 10:29:02 am

Hi ya Chucky......it was a great party...

Its after midnight here, Ive been watching the tennis, but its time for bed for me now.

Hope you have a great friday.xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 31, 2009, 12:09:33 am

Oh I am so pissed to have missed your party, this working thing sure is messing up my Bettermost time.!!!!  Sorry about your job move but delighted you still have a job.

I have to say, looking at your pictures you could be named chuck as in sort for chuckles !!!  Right from that incredibly cute baby up to the present, all those pictures of you smiling.I suspect it would be hard to be miserable with you and that infectious fri around.

Hope you settle in your new location. My guess is you will just add new friends to add to the existing ones.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 31, 2009, 04:44:15 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 30, 2009, 10:29:02 am

Its after midnight here, Ive been watching the tennis, but its time for bed for me now.

Did you see the mens semis? wow 5 hours plus! I am not a huge tennis fan but I hope to catch the mens final

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 31, 2009, 08:07:32 am

Quote from: ZK on January 31, 2009, 04:44:15 am

Did you see the mens semis? wow 5 hours plus! I am not a huge tennis fan but I hope to catch the mens final

Great game of tennis, and anyone could have won right down to the finish. Its sad to see a loser in a game like that.

Finals on tomorrow. I wasn't too interested in the womans final, but the mens final is usually pretty good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2009, 12:10:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Saturday everyone!!!!

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 31, 2009, 12:12:19 pm

Good morning, Chuck-ster!

 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2009, 12:53:22 pm

Quote from: Lynne on January 31, 2009, 12:12:19 pm

Good morning, Chuck-ster!

 :-* :-*

Hiya Sweetie! 

what's shakin'?

I have to get the hair cut today, it's way too long for me.

and then I have some major cleaning that needs to be done.  lol.  I've been procrastinating.  Then, I'm going out to a friend's house for dinner.

No stromboli from me this time.  :D :D :D  I'm getting a box of cookies from a bakery.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 31, 2009, 05:50:00 pm

Quote

I have to get the hair cut today

I knew you only had one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2009, 05:53:05 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 31, 2009, 05:50:00 pm

I knew you only had one.

ha

ha

ha

 ::)










 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 31, 2009, 06:40:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2009, 12:53:22 pm

and then I have some major cleaning that needs to be done.  lol.  I've been procrastinating. 

Sorry but this image came to mind

(http://www.adrenalinefitnessny.com/content/cleaning_man.jpg)

Sooo I thought you might like some help

(http://www.yescarpetcleaning.com/image/2217470_scaled_280x280.jpeg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 12:56:11 am

Quote from: ZK on January 31, 2009, 06:40:07 pm

Sorry but this image came to mind

(http://www.adrenalinefitnessny.com/content/cleaning_man.jpg)

Actually, that's how it felt for a while!  :D :D :D

Quote from: ZK on January 31, 2009, 06:40:07 pm

Sooo I thought you might like some help

(http://www.yescarpetcleaning.com/image/2217470_scaled_280x280.jpeg)

Thanks, but perhaps a new "Cleany Uppy Fairy" as Fiona named him, would be better.......






(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/JackieACarrier/Angels/SexyMaleAngel.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 01, 2009, 11:25:49 am

Hi there, Chuckie...hope you have a good Sunday!
 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 11:42:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

This is just a quick peek in.  I have a lot to do today, but wanted to say hello to everyone here!


Oh, *Waves to Lynne*

Hiya honey!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 01, 2009, 01:12:35 pm

Hiya Chuckie *waves*

had a birthday in the family today and the relatives came over. Half an hour ago, the last guests left. Now everything is cleaned up again and I thank the powers that be for my dishwasher ;D.

Weekend is almost over here, we'll have a quiet evening in front of the TV and around 11PM I'll take out my ironing board :P. Same game every week ::). I hate ironing so much I procrastinate to the last possible moment.

Does the cleany uppy fairy also iron?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 01, 2009, 02:35:18 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 01, 2009, 01:12:35 pm

Does the cleany uppy fairy also iron?

I think he outsources it to this guy:

(http://www.oneinchpunch.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/extreme-ironing-04.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on February 01, 2009, 06:03:54 pm

Looking like he does, the cleany uppy fairy does not need to do anything other than just stand there and be a feast for the eyes. My goodness if he cleaned and ironed as well that would just be paradise. !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 08:36:28 pm

Hiya everyone!

Geeez, it's amazing what you can accomplish if you decide to turn off the computer!

:D :D :D

I finished cleaning the attic, I cleaned the bathroom in the basement, cleaned the "finished" half of the basement where the computer is, and cleaned my room.  That involved ripping all the crap off the walls, scrubbing them down, dismantling the entertainment center that I no longer use, getting all my books in order, rearranging the furniture, buying some new paint to freshen it up, and put all my Brokeback stuff into one location.

Oh, I took one break in the day, to see "Milk".  Other than that, I never left the rooms I was cleaning.  But it's done!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 01, 2009, 10:37:31 pm

Heres a little poem for ALL OF US.......

Cleaning Poem

I asked the Lord to tell me
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer 'yes.'

He told me to get off my backside
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up...
The smudges off my mouse.

I wiped and shined the topside.
That really did the trick...
I was just admiring my work..
I didn't mean to 'click.'

But click, I did, and oops I found
A real absorbing site
That I got SO way into.
I was into it all night.<<Sigh>>

Nothing's changed except my mouse
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess...
While I sit here on my hiney.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 10:40:05 pm

OMG!

I LOVE IT!!!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


And it's funny you should post a poem, I'm about to put one up in my poetry section.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 01, 2009, 11:28:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 08:36:28 pm

Hiya everyone!

Geeez, it's amazing what you can accomplish if you decide to turn off the computer!

:D :D :D

I finished cleaning the attic, I cleaned the bathroom in the basement, cleaned the "finished" half of the basement where the computer is, and cleaned my room.  That involved ripping all the crap off the walls, scrubbing them down, dismantling the entertainment center that I no longer use, getting all my books in order, rearranging the furniture, buying some new paint to freshen it up, and put all my Brokeback stuff into one location.

Oh, I took one break in the day, to see "Milk".  Other than that, I never left the rooms I was cleaning.  But it's done!

Wow, I envy you.  I took a break from the computer today, and when I got back there were a million pages more, and a whole new thread!  ;)

The computer is the devil.  Think of all the hours we'll never get back!  :P  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 01, 2009, 11:29:03 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 01, 2009, 10:37:31 pm

Heres a little poem for ALL OF US.......

Cleaning Poem

I asked the Lord to tell me
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer 'yes.'

He told me to get off my backside
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up...
The smudges off my mouse.

I wiped and shined the topside.
That really did the trick...
I was just admiring my work..
I didn't mean to 'click.'

But click, I did, and oops I found
A real absorbing site
That I got SO way into.
I was into it all night.<<Sigh>>

Nothing's changed except my mouse
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess...
While I sit here on my hiney.

 Too true, all too true.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 02, 2009, 12:01:14 am

Quote from: Meryl on February 01, 2009, 11:28:21 pm

The computer is the devil.  Think of all the hours we'll never get back!  :P  ::)

NO NO NO.......

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/COMPUTERFRIENDS-2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 02, 2009, 02:45:42 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 01, 2009, 02:35:18 pm

I think he outsources it to this guy:

(http://www.oneinchpunch.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/extreme-ironing-04.jpg)

OMG, that's my man! I want him! He even irons shirts. Shirts are the worst thing to iron ever. Tell you what: in winter, I iron only the collar of my husband's shirts, then he puts a pullover over the shirt ;D.



Hey Chuck! Seems like you were the cleany uppy fairy today :).

Quote

Geeez, it's amazing what you can accomplish if you decide to turn off the computer!

Ain't that the truth?


The poem was so funny, Sue ;D.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 07:42:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I can't believe that it's Monday already!  Damn....the weekends fly by too quickly.

 >:(

Oh, today is the day that I have an appointment with the personal trainer at the gym!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 07:44:41 am

Hiya Fiona, Susie, Meryl, Paul, and Chrissi!

thanks for stoping by!

and Paul, no way I could be that guy.  I'd never be that high up!

lmao!

I wouldn't move, I'd be afraid of falling over the edge. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 02, 2009, 09:08:25 am

Hi Chuck.  Have a good day even if it is Monday. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 09:42:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 07:44:41 am

I wouldn't move, I'd be afraid of falling over the edge. :laugh:

You're already over the edge, dahlin'. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 11:10:40 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 09:42:15 am

You're already over the edge, dahlin'. :-*

but my feet are on the ground....at least physically!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 01:25:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 11:10:40 am

but my feet are on the ground....at least physically!  ;D

and your head in the clouds... :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 02, 2009, 02:52:26 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 01:25:36 pm

and your head in the clouds... :)

This reminds me of a musical...The Music Man??  Ah, yes...I'll just take a few liberties with the lyrics:

Marcellus:
Well a man who'll kiss on the very first date
Is usually a hussy.
And a man who'll kiss on the second time out
Is anything but fussy.
But a man who waits 'til the third time around,
Head in the clouds, feet on the ground!
He's the guy he's glad he's found--he's his
Shi-Poo-Pi! Shi-Poo-Pi! Shi-Poo-Pi! Shi-Poo-Pi!

Boys:
The guy who's hard to get!

Marcellus:
Shi-Poo-Pi!
Shi-Poo-Pi
Shi-Poo-Pi

Girls:
But you can win him yet.

Marcellus::
Walk him once just to raise the curtain,
Walk around twice and you make for certain.
Once more in the flower garden,
He will never get sore
If you beg his pardon.

All:
Do re me fa so la si
Do si la sol fa mi re do

Marcellus:
Squeeze him once when he isn't lookin',
If you get a squeeze back, that's fancy cookin',
Once more for a pepper-upper,
He will never get sore on his way to supper.

All:
Do re me fa sol la si
Do si do

Marcellus:
Shi-Poo-Pi!
Shi-Poo-Pi!
Shi-Poo-Pi!

Boys:
The guy who's hard to get.

Marcellus:
Shi-Poo-Pi!
Shi-Poo-Pi!
Shi-Poo-Pi!

Girls:
But you can win him yet.

All:
Shi-Poo-Pi, Shi-Poo-Pi, Shi-Poo-Pi!
The guy who's hard to get.
Shi-Poo-Pi,
Shi-Poo-Pi, Shi-Poo-Pi, but you can win him yet.
You can win him yet!
Shi-Poo-Pi!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 03:21:28 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 02, 2009, 02:45:42 am

OMG, that's my man! I want him! He even irons shirts. Shirts are the worst thing to iron ever. Tell you what: in winter, I iron only the collar of my husband's shirts, then he puts a pullover over the shirt ;D.

If God had intended me to iron, he wouldn't have invented permanent press. ...

Quote

Hey Chuck! Seems like you were the cleany uppy fairy today :).

 :-X  No comment.  8)

I can just image what some people--who shall be nameless--around here would think of the use of that word fairy.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 03:38:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 03:21:28 pm

:-X  No comment.  8)

but ya know you want to!  ;D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 03:21:28 pm

I can just image what some people--who shall be nameless--around here would think of the use of that word fairy.  :laugh:

I wear it with pride!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 04:48:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 03:38:53 pm

but ya know you want to!  ;D

But I won't, 'cause you're my friend!  :D  :-*

Tell you what, the "cleany uppy fairy" has given me a great idea for next Halloween! Dress all in black. Get a set of black wings. Carry a pair of pliers. Presto! You're the Tooth Fairy's Evil Twin!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2009, 04:50:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 04:48:05 pm

But I won't, 'cause you're my friend!  :D  :-*

Tell you what, the "cleany uppy fairy" has given me a great idea for next Halloween! Dress all in black. Get a set of black wings. Carry a pair of pliers. Presto! You're the Tooth Fairy's Evil Twin!  ;D

Chuckie already has most of the costume.  Got pliers?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 02, 2009, 05:26:35 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 02, 2009, 12:01:14 am

NO NO NO.......

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/COMPUTERFRIENDS-2.gif)

That is so true!
I love that!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 02, 2009, 07:10:30 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 02, 2009, 05:26:35 pm

That is so true!
I love that!!!  ;D

Me too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 07:37:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2009, 12:56:11 am

Actually, that's how it felt for a while!  :D :D :D

Thanks, but perhaps a new "Cleany Uppy Fairy" as Fiona named him, would be better.......






(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/JackieACarrier/Angels/SexyMaleAngel.jpg)

OK, he could use that sweater, or whatever it is, to polish my silver. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2009, 08:09:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 02, 2009, 04:48:05 pm

Tell you what, the "cleany uppy fairy" has given me a great idea for next Halloween! Dress all in black. Get a set of black wings. Carry a pair of pliers. Presto! You're the Tooth Fairy's Evil Twin!  ;D

I LOVE IT!!!!       :laugh:


and Paul's right.....since I went out for Halloween as a "Dark Angel", I have the evil wings, and I've got PLENTY of black in my wardrobe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 07:57:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2009, 09:51:14 am

Mornin', Sweetie.

When you're finished with the Cleany Uppy Fairy, my bathroom and kitchen could use a once-over.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 03, 2009, 10:00:39 am

Mornin' Chuck!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:00:33 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 03, 2009, 09:51:14 am

Mornin', Sweetie.

 :-*

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 03, 2009, 09:51:14 am

When you're finished with the Cleany Uppy Fairy, my bathroom and kitchen could use a once-over.  ;D

yeah.....sorry, he's not gonna be able to make it......I forgot to untie him when I left this morning.  >:D

maybe tomorrow.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:01:15 am

Quote from: Lynne on February 03, 2009, 10:00:39 am

Mornin' Chuck!
 :-*

 :-*


How's it goin', Lynne?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 03, 2009, 11:04:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:01:15 am

:-*


How's it goin', Lynne?

It's goin' Chuck.  Taxes are done.  Work is dull, but expected to pick up soon.  Familiy is stressful, so nothing new.   ;)

It's been a hectic couple of weeks getting into my new apartment.  I'm there now, but there's a lot of work to be done still.

Want to bring the clean-uppy-fairy down to help?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:06:32 am

Like I just told Jeff, I left him tied to the bed.  sorry!

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 03, 2009, 11:12:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:06:32 am

Like I just told Jeff, I left him tied to the bed.  sorry!

;)

Fine!   >:(

Guess I'll just have to get one of my very own.  Reckon where I would place such an ad?

 :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2009, 11:26:17 am

found a cleany uppy fairy for you!




(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/Kateywateybateytatey/fariyman.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 03, 2009, 11:40:24 am

Thanks!  I can't really see pictures at work, but I'll check back from home later!   I trust you implicitly in such matters, though.

 ::)

And tag yourself!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 07:43:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Happy Humpday to y'all!

Gary, I just don't see myself wearing something like that.  It's the latest fashion....where?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 07:46:13 am

Good morning, Chuck! Hi Gary--maybe some of us will get one of those "hats"? for Valentine's Day.  ;D

I know Chuck is not a fan. Here are some reasons not to like Feb. 14:

1. Single or coupled, if you didn't make a reservation in January, your options for going out to dinner are limited to the local fast food drive-through.

2. The hour of our lives we waste every year in the greeting card aisle, looking for the perfect one.

3. The overnight tripling of the price of roses, forcing your boyfriend to choose between getting you a bouquet of a dozen or paying his cable bill that month.

4. The 24/7 romantic comedy marathon on TV during the month of February either makes you feel like a loser for being single or makes you resent your boyfriend for not being John Cusack.

5. If you've had anything resembling a date in the past two months, it always prematurely launches the "where is this going?" conversation.

6. If you're single and lucky enough to have three close, single girlfriends, you can't go out for drinks with them without being a cliché.

7. We don't need another stuffed teddy bear holding a heart or a cheap box of "guess the mystery filling" chocolates, thanks.

8. They don't make Valentine's Day cards for friends-with-benefits or "I think I like you but it's too soon to tell."

9. We just started paying off our credit card bills from holiday shopping — our bank statements can't handle another gift.

10. Those gross taste-like-sidewalk-chalk conversation hearts.

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articlemcmatch.aspx?cp-documentid=17107318&gt1=32023 (http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articlemcmatch.aspx?cp-documentid=17107318&gt1=32023)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:21:16 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 04, 2009, 07:46:13 am

I know Chuck is not a fan. Here are some reasons not to like Feb. 14:

lmao!

Ya know what?  I've never had anyone to celebrate Valentine's day with.  Any relationship I had broke up before my birthday.

*shrugs*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:26:38 pm

Well good Lord!

I've been offline for so much of today.

Work has kept me busy, and then I've had a lot of stuff to do at home.....there has been much cleaning that's been neglected.

I was offline this weekend, and most of this evening.......cleaning.

Bathrooms are scrubbed, basement is clean, attic bedroom is clean and repainted, attic spareroom is clean, and I just have a few things to hang in my room, and I'm good to go......




(http://msp41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/foreverb/Tangina_Barrons.jpg)


This house.......is clean!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2009, 10:27:40 pm

(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6849/hatjohngallianofq3.jpg)(http://www.jacklail.com/blog/images/yoda.jpg)

Quote

Don't you just love the fly away strands that resemble Yoda's hair?

It's uncanny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 04, 2009, 10:27:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:26:38 pm

Well good Lord!

I've been offline for so much of today.

Work has kept me busy, and then I've had a lot of stuff to do at home.....there has been much cleaning that's been neglected.

I was offline this weekend, and most of this evening.......cleaning.

Bathrooms are scrubbed, basement is clean, attic bedroom is clean and repainted, attic spareroom is clean, and I just have a few things to hang in my room, and I'm good to go......




(http://msp41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/foreverb/Tangina_Barrons.jpg)


This house.......is clean!

Hurry up and come do mine!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:29:48 pm

Geeez.

I don't think so, BBR!!!!

I'm too tired!


and BBP, lmao!  that comparison is tooo funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 04, 2009, 10:34:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:29:48 pm

Geeez.

I don't think so, BBR!!!!

I'm too tired!


and BBP, lmao!  that comparison is tooo funny!

Oh come on, there's no rest for the wicked!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:40:09 pm

I am soooo not wicked!

you are!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on February 04, 2009, 10:44:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:40:09 pm

I am soooo not wicked!

you are!

 ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2009, 10:45:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:40:09 pm

I am soooo not wicked!

you are!

If the hat fits...

(http://www.coloradobackstage.com/reviews/denver_attractions/images/wicked.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:48:56 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on February 04, 2009, 10:44:37 pm

::) ::) ::) ::)

Excuse you, missy?


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:51:08 pm

Paul, you would know about headgear.....



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/4Tiff/blog/wicked2_1079629188.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:51:54 pm

by the way, I have proof I'm not the wicked one.


Jeff Wrangler is.











(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/2386645a33d8347b943461759a03c9d7.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2009, 10:52:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:51:08 pm

Paul, you would know about headgear.....



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/4Tiff/blog/wicked2_1079629188.jpg)

I know, I'm so good, I just can't help it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:55:21 pm

No fair using Mod powers!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on February 04, 2009, 10:55:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:48:56 pm

Excuse you, missy?


 :laugh:

It all depends on your definition of 'wicked'.

 ;)
 :D :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2009, 11:00:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:55:21 pm

No fair using Mod powers!


 :laugh:

These little ol' powers are only used for good!


(http://www.theatermania.com/news/images/3983c.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 11:07:44 pm

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2009, 11:09:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 11:07:44 pm

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

Don't mess with the Good Witch.  You'll regret it...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 02:22:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:51:54 pm

by the way, I have proof I'm not the wicked one.

Jeff Wrangler is.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/2386645a33d8347b943461759a03c9d7.jpg)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 05, 2009, 02:35:29 am

Quote from: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 02:22:36 am

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :o

That is what I was greeted with in the morning of the land of the Zombies. It was scary as hell. And then I realized it was just Jeff trying to scare off the zombies and the three legged dog so I applauded.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 07:53:03 am

Oh lord!  The zombies again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 07:54:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

another day closer to the weekend!

I think I'm getting sick!  My nose is stuffed, and my throat feels scratchy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 05, 2009, 09:27:32 am

Hi Chuck.  I hope you dont get sick.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 05, 2009, 10:11:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2009, 10:51:54 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/avatars/2386645a33d8347b943461759a03c9d7.jpg)

This photo manip is very good Chuck! What programm do you use?


Good luck with not getting sick! :-*
(Wait till Monday, you wouldn't want to ruin your weekend by feeling poorly ;D ;))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 10:29:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 07:54:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

another day closer to the weekend!

I think I'm getting sick!  My nose is stuffed, and my throat feels scratchy.

See what happens when you mess with a witch?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 05, 2009, 10:30:27 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 10:29:28 am

See what happens when you mess with a witch?  8)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Marge_Innavera on February 05, 2009, 11:36:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 07:54:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

another day closer to the weekend!

I think I'm getting sick!  My nose is stuffed, and my throat feels scratchy.

Orange juice!

Plus lime juice to clear the throat, and brandy for the sinuses and "mental outlook"....    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 05, 2009, 11:39:14 am

I just got over some sort of sinus infection, Chuck...I hope you avoid it!  Doctors were singularly unhelpful with 'rest and fluids' advice.

 ::)

The good news is that mine only lasted about 3 days...some co-workers were out a week or longer with something similar.

Get well soon!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 12:25:34 pm

Quote from: Marge_Innavera on February 05, 2009, 11:36:37 am

Orange juice!

Plus lime juice to clear the throat, and brandy for the sinuses and "mental outlook"....    ;D

The brandy sounds good!  ;D  But if you don't like the taste of brandy, I suggest a small glass of port (which is basically red wine fortified with brandy) at bedtime. Tastes good and helps you sleep.  :)

That, and do something to appease the witch. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 05, 2009, 01:18:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 07:54:54 am

I think I'm getting sick!  My nose is stuffed, and my throat feels scratchy.

Oh, Chuck!  I hope you feel better soon.

Maybe it's all the dust you stirred up from cleaning, and the paint fumes.   :(


But lime juice doesn't sound like a bad cure.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 05, 2009, 01:49:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 07:54:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

another day closer to the weekend!

I think I'm getting sick!  My nose is stuffed, and my throat feels scratchy.

usw Airborne! That stuff really works!
You better not get sick!
Oh, and I am not wicked!! Mischevious maybe........ :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 02:01:50 pm

I've got the bug, too, Chuck!  Since Monday.  Still have a fever, congestion, sore throat and aches all over.  The witch cure sounds good, though.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 05, 2009, 02:09:14 pm

Quote from: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 02:01:50 pm

I've got the bug, too, Chuck!  Since Monday.  Still have a fever, congestion, sore throat and aches all over.  The witch cure sounds good, though.  ;D

{{{{{Meryl}}}}} {{{{{Chuck}}}}}

Get well soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 03:12:00 pm

Quote from: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 02:01:50 pm

I've got the bug, too, Chuck!  Since Monday.  Still have a fever, congestion, sore throat and aches all over. 

 :'(  How awful!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 03:15:15 pm

You all feel better real soon, you hear?  >:(

 ;D  :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 04:22:24 pm

I must say, I like Marge's suggestion!

I'm getting my nose unstuffed in a different way.  I've been snacking on Wasabi Peas.

Oh, there sooooo good.

My throat is not scratchy anymore either.

;D

Meryl, sending get well wishes to you!


Jeff, watch how you weild those powers next time!   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 04:28:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 04:22:24 pm

Jeff, watch how you weild those powers next time!   >:(

Excuse you!!! It was Paul who told you not to mess with a witch. I just reminded you of it.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 04:31:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 04:28:31 pm

Excuse you!!! It was Paul who told you not to mess with a witch. I just reminded you of it.  :laugh:

Oh, so now you're trying to blame Paul.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 04:38:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 04:31:00 pm

Oh, so now you're trying to blame Paul.   :laugh:

He was the one posted the pics from Wicked, not me. Hell, I can't even post pics or see them at work. How do you expect me to give you a cold?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 05, 2009, 04:51:27 pm

(http://www.theaterscene.net/ts/articles.nsf/0/cbf8d5075a4bcd6385256ddc006cf6a6/Body/M2?OpenElement)

Play nice, boys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 05:23:30 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 05, 2009, 04:51:27 pm

(http://www.theaterscene.net/ts/articles.nsf/0/cbf8d5075a4bcd6385256ddc006cf6a6/Body/M2?OpenElement)

Play nice, boys!

Told ya, Chuck!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 05:29:31 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 03:15:15 pm

You all feel better real soon, you hear?  >:(

 ;D  :-*  :-*  :-*

Thanks, Jeff.  Keep doing the spell thing.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 06:47:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 05, 2009, 05:23:30 pm

Told ya, Chuck!  :laugh:

I still think you were involved!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 05, 2009, 08:27:38 pm

Hope you are feeling better soon, Chuck.  

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr208/skaternater87/comment%20pics/getwell-sexy-guy.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 08:36:09 pm

OH, I'm feeling better already!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 06, 2009, 02:05:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2009, 04:22:24 pm

  I've been snacking on Wasabi Peas.

Oh, there sooooo good.

hey if works its all good but are you serious

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2009, 07:26:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

well, I medicated myself last night.  I feel a bit better.....still some issues, but otherwise, I'm on the mend.

I didn't sleep as well as I could've, I'll make up for it tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2009, 07:36:00 am

Quote from: ZK on February 06, 2009, 02:05:20 am

hey if works its all good but are you serious

Sure.  They're crunchy and covered in Wasabi.....very hot!  Very tasty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 06, 2009, 11:24:51 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Hope you get a better sleep tonight, but at least it's good to hear that you feel better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2009, 11:39:26 am

Dayquil is a wonderful thing.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 06, 2009, 02:00:35 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2009, 08:23:54 pm

Today at work it was crazy!


You all remember that I told you my bank was taken over by Santender in Europe.

Well, they decided that they needed to audit a bunch of our loans.  They told us this yesterday afternoon.  They want the files on Monday morning.

I spent the entire day going over loans, not only our dept., but the other depts as well, boxing them up, labeling the boxes to be shipped, taking inventory of the contents of each box.....

::)

I started at 9, and worked on it until 4 this afternoon.

>:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 06, 2009, 08:29:16 pm

Yeah, Chucky, thats how those dam auditors work.......the element of surprise.....but I guess they are there to make sure everything is above board and people are doing all the necessary things to keep the company working properly.

Its a pity they didn't do a better job on some of the companys that have gone down the tube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 06, 2009, 10:47:07 pm

Quote from: Meryl on February 05, 2009, 02:22:36 am

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :o

Jeff I must say you make a really ugly witch  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 06, 2009, 11:00:29 pm

Chuck you are forgetting about the neti pot

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jstephens9/neti-pot.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 07, 2009, 06:43:49 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 06, 2009, 11:00:29 pm

Chuck you are forgetting about the neti pot

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jstephens9/neti-pot.jpg)

I HATE those things!
I tried it and it made me worse!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 06:45:16 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 07, 2009, 06:43:49 pm

I HATE those things!
I tried it and it made me worse!  >:(

They're also rather gross. After all where is what is coming out of her nose going? Shouldn't she be catching it in something?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 07, 2009, 10:27:05 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 06:45:16 pm

They're also rather gross. After all where is what is coming out of her nose going? Shouldn't she be catching it in something?

Just what I was thinking, Jack.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 07, 2009, 11:08:45 pm

Quote from: dejavu on February 07, 2009, 10:27:05 pm

Just what I was thinking, Jack.   :o

Let's just call it downright nasty  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 07, 2009, 11:34:37 pm

I just used the neti pot this week, and it's not bad.  You just stand over the sink to use it.  It doesn't help if you're really congested, but as a way to cleanse your nasal passages after a week of nose-blowing and nasal spray, it's rather refreshing.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2009, 12:41:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that you all are having a great weekend!

this was my first chance to really be here today.  I've been so busy today, getting work done, and I think it's finally all complete.

;D


and the Neti pot thing........not sure I could use it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 08, 2009, 01:20:05 am

What are you doin work for?......

You expectin a visitor or sumthin?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2009, 01:45:11 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 08, 2009, 01:20:05 am

What are you doin work for?......

You expectin a visitor or sumthin?

There were a lot of things around here that needed to be done, and now with an arrival impending, the house is clean.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 01:58:54 am

After tonight I might fly up there anyway. Not really, but it is not out of the question since my night has been really bad. I found out that my major interest (and I thought I was his) of 8+ years is straight..........that is enough to do anything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 08, 2009, 02:10:39 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 01:58:54 am

After tonight I might fly up there anyway. Not really, but it is not out of the question since my night has been really bad. I found out that my major interest (and I thought I was his) of 8+ years is straight..........that is enough to do anything.

OMG Jack........thats gotta be a hell of a shock....I dont know what to say, only that I wish you were not hurting over this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 03:10:58 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 08, 2009, 02:10:39 am

OMG Jack........thats gotta be a hell of a shock....I dont know what to say, only that I wish you were not hurting over this.

But the one thing is, I have a lot of good friends here, I really do and I know that. If I were alone without all of you, it would be much more bad. There truly are a lot of people here who mean a lot to me. I'm not sure how but BBM brought a great group of people together far and beyond the movie, but I sure am glad for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 08, 2009, 11:56:19 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 03:10:58 am

But the one thing is, I have a lot of good friends here, I really do and I know that. If I were alone without all of you, it would be much more bad. There truly are a lot of people here who mean a lot to me. I'm not sure how but BBM brought a great group of people together far and beyond the movie, but I sure am glad for it.

Oh, Jack, I'm so sorry to hear what happened.  But you sure do have friends here. 

And if you do still decide to come up, I don't think it's going to be too cold next weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2009, 12:30:42 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 01:58:54 am

After tonight I might fly up there anyway. Not really, but it is not out of the question since my night has been really bad. I found out that my major interest (and I thought I was his) of 8+ years is straight..........that is enough to do anything.

wow.....Jack I'm sorry that you were hit with this.  That sucks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 04:39:04 pm

Thanks Chuck, Debbie, Sue and everyone. It is not easy to deal with, but having friends like all of you is what gets us through these kinds of situations. At least I hope so. I have been kind of walking around in a fog today not really knowing what to think. It almost seems like I am in some kind of strange dream.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on February 08, 2009, 04:57:21 pm

I´m sorry to hear you don´t feel good, Jack. :-\
Stay safe, friend.*hugs Jack*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2009, 05:00:31 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 04:39:04 pm

Thanks Chuck, Debbie, Sue and everyone. It is not easy to deal with, but having friends like all of you is what gets us through these kinds of situations. At least I hope so. I have been kind of walking around in a fog today not really knowing what to think. It almost seems like I am in some kind of strange dream.

As you already know, I'm so sorry to hear. I whish I could make it better, my friend :-*.
Take it slow, one day after the other. It's a cliché, but it's true.

Another hug can't hurt, hunh?
{{{Jack}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 08, 2009, 06:31:13 pm

Jack (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/bighug.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 08, 2009, 07:57:45 pm

                  {{{{{{{{{{{{Jack}}}}}}}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 08:08:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Mondays suck!  And not in a good way!  >:D

I hope you all had a good weekend!

I'm feeling much better, and refreshed this morning, which is a surprise, considering that I had bizarre dreams last night.

Let's see.....I dreamed I was in my house, which was surrounded by zombies.

::)

when that one was over, I dreamed I had a tumor on my brain, so I did surgery on myself to remove it, and then had to go to the doctors to have the wound closed.  I walked around in the dream with a gaping bloody wound in my scalp.

There was a third dream as well, but I can't remember that one.

and no, before anyone asks, I didn't eat anything strange or spicy before dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 09, 2009, 08:15:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 08:08:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Mondays suck!  And not in a good way!  >:D

I hope you all had a good weekend!

I'm feeling much better, and refreshed this morning, which is a surprise, considering that I had bizarre dreams last night.

Let's see.....I dreamed I was in my house, which was surrounded by zombies.

::)

when that one was over, I dreamed I had a tumor on my brain, so I did surgery on myself to remove it, and then had to go to the doctors to have the wound closed.  I walked around in the dream with a gaping bloody wound in my scalp.

There was a third dream as well, but I can't remember that one.

and no, before anyone asks, I didn't eat anything strange or spicy before dinner.

Gee Chucky, you are certainly a busy boy while you are asleep.

If I had dreams like that, I would be afraid to close my eyes.

Try burning a lavender candle or something else with a sweet perfume, and hopefully you will have sweet dreams.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 09, 2009, 11:52:00 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/waving/2.gif)

Wow Chuck!  Those are some pretty intense dreams!  I had dreams about work last night.  One was particularly odd.  I was at a cocktail party and a former co-worker wanted to shake my hand... he kept reaching his hand out to shake hands, but I couldn't get my arm to function or move to engage in shaking hands.  I kept looking down at my arm, which was like dead weight, and wondering why it wouldn't behave like normal.  Strange!  It's particularly strange because I rarely remember my dreams.

In any case, happy Monday. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 12:43:42 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 09, 2009, 08:15:30 am

Try burning a lavender candle or something else with a sweet perfume, and hopefully you will have sweet dreams.

with my luck, that would translate into a dream where I'm being eaten alive by overgrown wildflowers.

:D   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 12:44:42 pm

Quote from: atz75 on February 09, 2009, 11:52:00 am

I was at a cocktail party and a former co-worker wanted to shake my hand... he kept reaching his hand out to shake hands, but I couldn't get my arm to function or move to engage in shaking hands.  I kept looking down at my arm, which was like dead weight, and wondering why it wouldn't behave like normal.  Strange! 

yeah, that's different....hmmmm   wonder what it means?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 09, 2009, 12:46:11 pm

Have you ever tried keeping a systematic dream journal?  I've heard it can be very interesting, but I've never tried it myself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 12:49:55 pm

I have to admit, no, I've never done that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 09, 2009, 02:12:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 12:43:42 pm

with my luck, that would translate into a dream where I'm being eaten alive by overgrown wildflowers.

:D   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You never know, Chuck!  They might be monsters!

 ::)    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2009, 09:35:48 pm

Poor kitty Blaze is not a happy camper today.

Went to his litter box, and found he had the runs.  Well, it's gotten to the point that the poor guy can't make it to the litterbox.  He'll be sitting, get up to go to the box, but not make it, then meows in a panic, and runs off and cleans himself.

He has an appointment for tomorrow.  We've filled his bowls with water, and only given him dry food for dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2009, 10:39:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Tuesday!

Hope that everyone is welll!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2009, 07:11:00 pm

Well, lemme give you a Blaze update.

::)


Blaze had gone to the litterbox this morning, and all was normal.  So on the basis of that, dad cancelled the appointment.


BIG MISTAKE.

Dad stepped out, and mom was in the living room with Blaze.

To put it politely, Blaze exploded.  All over the couch, and carpet.  Thankfully, they're dark colored, and mom got it cleaned up quickly.

She and dad got him into the cat carrier, and took him to the vet.

When the opened the cat carrier, Blaze refused to come out of the case.  When they managed to get him out, he hunched his back, fluffed out his tail, and growled.

The nurse grabbed him by the back of the neck.  Blaze in turn stood up on his hind legs, and turned and scratched her.  She let him go, and he turned and pooped and peed all over the table.

Vet:  "hmmmm.......that's an odd color stool."

::)

They tried to catch him and take his temperature, he let out a howl and hiss.

Vet:  "I don't think I'll take his temperature."

Mom:  "I think he should get his claws trimmed."

Vet:  "Yeah....I don't think so."

:D :D :D

They managed to corner him, and give him two shots.  One an antibacterial, and one for the diarrhea.


Vet:  "well, he's still eating, has a healthy appetite, and as we all saw, he has plenty of strength.  I don't think it's anything major, but we'll run some tests.  It's probably just a bug.  If he continues to go like he did here, you'll have to bring him back.  I hope the shot works, I need recovery time."



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 10, 2009, 09:05:25 pm

Well, to use a pun.......it really does sound like Blaze has got the SHITS with the world.

(I hope the medication worked)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 10, 2009, 09:08:54 pm

I have posted this before......but after reading about Blaze's trip to the Vet, I have to post it again........

Giving pills to cats and dogs
 
 
CATS:

 

1.   Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

 

2.   Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

 

3.   Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.  Put band aid on left thumb.

 

4.   Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.

 

5.   Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

 

6.   Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

 

7.   Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

 

8.   Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with its head just visible from below spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

 

9.   Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply band-aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Throw pieces of towel in garbage.

 

10.  Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

 

11.  Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

 

12.  Ring fire brigade to retrieve the friggin' cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

 

13.  Tie the little ****'s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining room table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down. Pray vigorously while performing all steps.

 

14.  Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

 

     15.  Arrange for Cat Rescue to collect the mutant cat from hell and ring local pet

     shop to see if they have any hamsters or fish.

 

 

DOGS:

 

    1.   Wrap it in bacon or slice of luncheon meat.

 



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2009, 09:53:58 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 11, 2009, 01:36:47 am

Poor little Blaze!  What a blow to his catly dignity.  I sure hope he's feeling better soon.  Do you think he ate something that gave him food poisoning?  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 11, 2009, 02:21:02 am

Quote from: Meryl on February 11, 2009, 01:36:47 am

Poor little Blaze!  What a blow to his catly dignity.  I sure hope he's feeling better soon.  Do you think he ate something that gave him food poisoning?  :(

Yeah.......like human skin......??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2009, 02:46:12 am

Poor little kitty. Hope he gets better soon and another trip to the vet can be avoided (for the sake of all parties concerned ;D).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2009, 07:53:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy humpday!

;D

Matt arrives today! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 11, 2009, 08:41:22 am

So when and where are you meeting up with Matt?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2009, 02:11:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Monday!

It's President's Day today, so I've had the day off, which is good.....I need a day of recovery after the past 4 days.

 :laugh:

All I have to say is, I love it when the Brokies get together!



(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/Feb09052group.jpg)

Group shot outside the Bone Lick Park Bar & Grill on Greenwich Avenue in the West Village.

Back Row:  Jeff Wrangler (Jeff), Fofol (Mike), LoneleeB3 (Rich), EnJaRoux (RouxB), Karen1129 (Karen), SmellyKellyJay (Kelly), Maine Girl (Sue), Teresa (Teresa)

Middle Row:  Jenny (Jenny), ZK (Matt), Meryl (Meryl), Lynne (Lynne), Little Darlin (Annie), Meeooowww (Jenny)

Front Row:  DejaVu (Debbie), CellarDweller (Chuck), Jmmgallagher (John)



But now, I'm going through a bit of Brokie Blues.  Not only did I see everyone, but shared a hotel room with Rich and Matt, and I'm missing them a lot.

But I'm reflecting on happy memories, and they make me smile.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 16, 2009, 02:14:56 pm

(((((Chuck)))))

Always a next time, and many smiles until then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 16, 2009, 02:31:13 pm

Hi chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2009, 02:33:53 pm

Hiya Deb, and Dev!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 16, 2009, 02:36:41 pm

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Hugs Fellow Jersey boy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 16, 2009, 03:52:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2009, 02:11:12 pm

But now, I'm going through a bit of Brokie Blues.

Aw, I can so understand you!

(((Chuckie)))

 :-*



You know, I think we all are a bit like Ennis and Jack and Brokie meetings are our fishing trips. They sure are highlights of the year, we're coming together with people who just "get it", no explanations needed, and we're waiting months for the next one. The difference is that we (hopefully) all get back to lifes we want to lead, that we're much better off than our boys. If we have Brokie Blues, how much worse it must have been for Ennis and Jack. :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 16, 2009, 09:53:55 pm

It was a great weekend, Chuck!  So glad Matt came and you got us all together!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2009, 09:58:21 pm

I'm glad everyone had such a great time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on February 16, 2009, 10:18:23 pm

It was a great time.

I loved meeting Mathew !  He is so cute !!!!

I do miss all you guys and have the Brokie Blues too.
 :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2009, 10:43:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I'm at work today, and I'm sick!

 :-\

I think my neighbor who visited on Saturday gave me her cold when she gave me a hug.

 :laugh:

Had my first visit with the personal trainer yesterday at the gym, next one is tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 17, 2009, 01:35:15 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Just trying out the avatar over here.

 ;D

Feel better soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 17, 2009, 08:20:44 pm

Quote from: dejavu on February 17, 2009, 01:35:15 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Just trying out the avatar over here.

 ;D

Feel better soon.

I love it Debbie!
Shows your pretty smile! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2009, 10:43:51 am

I think my neighbor who visited on Saturday gave me her cold when she gave me a hug.

 :laugh:

U oh.....you sure its not the KIWI FLU ??

There is only one way to cure that........a spoonful of vegemite, three times a day....... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2009, 08:56:28 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:02 pm

U oh.....you sure its not the KIWI FLU ??

lol.  I'm sure it's not the Kiwi Flu!   :laugh:

Quote from: Katie77 on February 17, 2009, 08:54:02 pm

There is only one way to cure that........a spoonful of vegemite, three times a day....... :o

Don't give Matt a reason to send me more Vegemite!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 17, 2009, 09:00:01 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 17, 2009, 08:20:44 pm

I love it Debbie!
Shows your pretty smile! ;D

Thanks, Rich.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on February 17, 2009, 11:10:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2009, 10:43:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I'm at work today, and I'm sick!

 :-\

I think my neighbor who visited on Saturday gave me her cold when she gave me a hug.

 :laugh:

Had my first visit with the personal trainer yesterday at the gym, next one is tomorrow.

Sorry to hear you are under the weather. You need someone warm to cuddle up with and a warm whisky, wit a follow up of honey and hot orange juice. Honey for a sore throat, orange, for the vitamin C and whisky to mellow. !!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:11:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day to y'all!

I hate hate hate hate hate being sick!

(http://www.belizeans.com/forums/images/smilies/sick.gif)

coughing, sneezing, scratchy throat, headache, muscle aches (from the gym, of course ::) )

I just wanna curl up in bed and stay there for the day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:11:42 am

Quote from: ZK on February 18, 2009, 03:21:16 am

Nah I won't send it for your cold, have a cup of hot lemon with a big spoonful of honey.

But I might send you some Bovril for Christmas :D

Whut? ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 18, 2009, 08:15:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:11:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!

I hate hate hate hate hate being sick!

(http://www.belizeans.com/forums/images/smilies/sick.gif)

coughing, sneezing, scratchy throat, headache, muscle aches (from the gym, of course ::) )

I just wanna curl up in bed and stay there for the day!

Awe Chucky, feel better soon, friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 18, 2009, 08:19:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:11:13 am

I just wanna curl up in bed and stay there for the day!

Sure wish you could!  You are very dedicated, not taking a sick day today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 18, 2009, 09:24:38 am

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Bovril_250g.jpg/459px-Bovril_250g.jpg)

"A concentrated savoury yeast extract drink"

Yum!

Feel better, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 09:29:27 am

so it's the same as Vegemite and Marmite?


Aww......isn't Matthew so sweet to me?

(bleh)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 09:44:42 am

Well, I'm now officially a thief at work.

Lmao.

I don't have any tissues here, and there are none in the supply room.  I had to go to the bathroom and take a roll of toilet paper to use today.  It's sitting on my desk top.

Not only am I a thief, I'm a tacky one!  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 18, 2009, 10:37:53 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 18, 2009, 09:24:38 am

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Bovril_250g.jpg/459px-Bovril_250g.jpg)

"A concentrated savoury yeast extract drink"

Yum!

Feel better, Chuckie!

What is THIS? ? ? ?

Wait - I'm not sure I want to know.

Hm....


Ok. I'm curious, I do want to know (preparing for something really disgusting :P).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 18, 2009, 10:43:47 am

Chuckie, I bought a whole net of oranges today. Have some:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/orangen.jpg)

And some tissues:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/page0_blog_entry290_1.png)


Feel better soon, Bud! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 18, 2009, 10:51:52 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 18, 2009, 10:37:53 am

What is THIS? ? ? ?

Wait - I'm not sure I want to know.

Hm....


Ok. I'm curious, I do want to know (preparing for something really disgusting :P).

Not really that disgusting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovril (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovril)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 18, 2009, 10:58:26 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 18, 2009, 10:51:52 am

Not really that disgusting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovril (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovril)

But it sure looks disgusting on bread:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Bovril_on_60%25_rye_bread.JPG/250px-Bovril_on_60%25_rye_bread.JPG)

I prefer to smoke my daily ration of tar, not eat it ;) ;D.




Funny ads though:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/56/The_Pope_and_Bovril.jpg/397px-The_Pope_and_Bovril.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 11:31:49 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 18, 2009, 10:51:52 am

Not really that disgusting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovril (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovril)

So that's what "beef tea" is! I had assumed that term was just a quirky Britishism for beef broth or bouillion.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 11:35:44 am

(http://www.english-shop.de/images/bovril_125g.JPG)(http://thewindunderthedoor.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/vegemite175.jpg)(http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/weblog/archives/images/marmite.jpg)


This is the stuff that Matthew's been trying to get me to eat?

bleh!  (http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/blah.gif)



gimme spaghetti any day!




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/spagt.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 18, 2009, 12:46:27 pm

Heya,
Since I've been appointed BetterMost nurse or at least caretaker... I thought I'd come around and offer you some red velvet flavored cough syrup!  It's sure to make you feel better soon.
:)

<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/6587663-fe2.jpg" border="0" />

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 01:17:19 pm

thank ya, Amanda!


 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 01:53:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 11:35:44 am

(http://www.english-shop.de/images/bovril_125g.JPG)(http://thewindunderthedoor.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/vegemite175.jpg)(http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk/weblog/archives/images/marmite.jpg)


This is the stuff that Matthew's been trying to get me to eat?

bleh!  (http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/blah.gif)



gimme spaghetti any day!




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/spagt.gif)

Maybe the Vegemite is good for you. Remember the "Men at Work" lyric about the guy who was "six-foot-four and full of muscles"? He ate Vegemite sandwiches.  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 02:56:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 01:53:47 pm

Maybe the Vegemite is good for you. Remember the "Men at Work" lyric about the guy who was "six-foot-four and full of muscles"? He ate Vegemite sandwiches.  ;)  ;D

I don't want a guy who's 6'4" and full of muscles.

a guy who is my size, and I can get my arms around is all I need.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 18, 2009, 04:51:07 pm

27 new pages - phew I'm not goin to even atempt to catch up - I'll just read the last 2!

And yup I agree chuck, marmite, bovril,veggiemite - YUCK!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 18, 2009, 05:08:15 pm

The marmite wasn't bad!
in fact it was kinda good.
Not a new favorite but not bad!
I'd eat it again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 05:14:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 02:56:33 pm

I don't want a guy who's 6'4" and full of muscles.

a guy who is my size, and I can get my arms around is all I need.

Silly! I wasn't talking about a partner for you. I meant, See what you could become if you ate Vegemite!  :laugh:

And I bet you'd protest an awful lot if some 6-4 muscly guy swept you off your feet and into his arms.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 05:20:28 pm

All he needs is some Bovril and he'll be right as a trivet!  ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 18, 2009, 05:52:42 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on February 08, 2009, 01:58:54 am

After tonight I might fly up there anyway. Not really, but it is not out of the question since my night has been really bad. I found out that my major interest (and I thought I was his) of 8+ years is straight..........that is enough to do anything.
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(((((Jack))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Clyde-B on February 18, 2009, 06:02:44 pm

Yuck, I caught something over on Gary's Blog.

(http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/animated_gifs/Calvin_and_Hobbes/chani168.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 07:01:20 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 18, 2009, 05:15:07 pm

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8232/jeansoct20bjd0.jpg)

Sorry to hear that you've been under the weather, Chuck.

Thought I'd send someone over to assist you during your convalescence.

Sorry about the state of his shirt, and his rather pungent manly aroma, but he claims people are entirely too clean, and that's part of their problem.  He says that being too sanitary leaves the immune system unprepared and unable to respond quickly when those nasty bugs come along.  So he recommends that his patients get dirty with him.  

Jared Padelecki? He isn't Chuck's type. But he sure is mine!  :laugh:

I notice he's wearing a wedding ring. ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 18, 2009, 07:57:09 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 18, 2009, 07:20:28 pm

Yeah, I noticed the wedding ring, too.   :P

Aw, it's just a prop, I'm sure...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OMLYyLC8HTo/SE2P58iTFnI/AAAAAAAAIY4/IMSnSbcDJxE/s400/Jared+Padalecki5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:00:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 05:14:21 pm

Silly! I wasn't talking about a partner for you. I meant, See what you could become if you ate Vegemite!  :laugh:

I don't think so..........

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 18, 2009, 05:14:21 pm

And I bet you'd protest an awful lot if some 6-4 muscly guy swept you off your feet and into his arms.  :laugh:

I'd be shoutin', "put me down, put me down!"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:00:50 pm

Quote from: Clyde-B on February 18, 2009, 06:02:44 pm

Yuck, I caught something over on Gary's Blog.

(http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/animated_gifs/Calvin_and_Hobbes/chani168.gif)

LOL!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:02:17 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 18, 2009, 07:20:28 pm

What is Chuck's type?

I like average guys.  Facial hair is a plus, but not necessary.  body hair is a plus, but not necessary.

You can keep the muscle guys and the pretty boys.  They don't do much for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:27:43 pm

Quote from: garycottle on February 18, 2009, 08:23:57 pm

But let me give you some advice, Chuck, when your dream guy comes along, I wouldn't be so forward about your "type."  Most boys don't dream of being told how "average" they are.   ;)

lmao!

I never tell a guy he's "average"......I tell him he's "hot" or "cute".  That's what gets to me.

When I say "average", I mean the guy doesn't have to be super slim, built up, tall, full head of hair, Brad Pitt look alike.

I want a guy who looks like he could live next door to me.

Besides, the most important characteristics are gentleness, expressive, humorous, generous, sweet, caring.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BayCityJohn on February 18, 2009, 08:39:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:02:17 pm

You can keep the muscle guys and the pretty boys.  They don't do much for me.

Chuck, you can send them my way anytime. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:41:39 pm

Quote from: BayCityJohn on February 18, 2009, 08:39:55 pm

Chuck, you can send them my way anytime. ;D

lol

buddy, if any show up, I PROMISE to send some to you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 19, 2009, 02:40:40 am

Quote from: Kelda on February 18, 2009, 04:51:07 pm

27 new pages - phew I'm not goin to even atempt to catch up - I'll just read the last 2!

And yup I agree chuck, marmite, bovril,veggiemite - YUCK!!!

Wot Kelda? I am shocked!! But you live in the UK, thats where we Southern Hemispherians came from and with us we brought the Marmite Vegemite and Bovril!

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 18, 2009, 05:08:15 pm

The marmite wasn't bad!
in fact it was kinda good.
Not a new favorite but not bad!
I'd eat it again.

There y'all a Man with taste

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:00:09 pm

I don't think so..........

I'd be shoutin', "put me down, put me down!"

 :laugh:

They don't have to be 6'4" to do that to me, 5'6" is enough ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 19, 2009, 06:05:38 am

Quote from: ZK on February 19, 2009, 02:40:40 am

Wot Kelda? I am shocked!! But you live in the UK, thats where we Southern Hemispherians came from and with us we brought the Marmite Vegemite and Bovril!

heh, its my guilty secret but honestly - GADZ!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 19, 2009, 06:59:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2009, 08:27:43 pm

lmao!

I never tell a guy he's "average"......I tell him he's "hot" or "cute".  That's what gets to me.

When I say "average", I mean the guy doesn't have to be super slim, built up, tall, full head of hair, Brad Pitt look alike.

I want a guy who looks like he could live next door to me.

Besides, the most important characteristics are gentleness, expressive, humorous, generous, sweet, caring.....

Anyone we know....????.....Hmmmmmmm.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 19, 2009, 07:11:34 am

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GET WELL SOON, CHUCK!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2009, 12:05:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Can you believe I'm just getting here today? :o

I overmedicated last night, and slept from 9pm when I signed off,
and slept through my alarm, and woke up at 7am!

:o

I leave for work at 7:15, so I had 15 minutes to shower and dress.
I barely made it to work on time!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2009, 12:06:26 pm

Quote from: ZK on February 19, 2009, 02:40:40 am

They don't have to be 6'4" to do that to me, 5'6" is enough ::)

Now, did someone do that to you?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2009, 08:12:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We've made it to the weekend!

So, who has what plans?

Tonight I'll be in NYC, visiting with friends who are in from Florida.  On Saturday, I'm going to a breakfast to celebrate my brother's bday, and my parents' anniversary.  Sunday is an Oscar party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 20, 2009, 10:11:01 am

Sounds like a nice weekend for you Chucky.

Its too dam hot here to do anything. I wont be doing much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2009, 10:13:53 am

Yuck!

I hate it when it's that hot!

bleh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 20, 2009, 11:49:04 am

In-laws are coming tomorrow.

It's carnival in Germany. We'll go on a parade on Sunday. They look like this (pix are googled, not mine):

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/rosenmontag2007_mittel.jpg)  (http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/140130135000falsetrue0.jpg)


Often, politicians and political parties are made fun of:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/fd254475afa498a63bef1a786002215e_im.jpg)

Former chancellor Schöder (yes, the heart is added by me due to picture policies).
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/Penthesilea06/Sonstige/FaschingSchrderHerz.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2009, 03:43:01 pm

Oh my!   :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 20, 2009, 03:44:32 pm

LOL for those pics Chriss!  Oh my, indeed!

And, Happy Friday Chuck!! TGIF!!  Have a great weekend! :)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 06:19:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, it's been a week since my buds have been in NYC with me, so, in honor of missing friends, I'm going to try to make my post today in New Zealandese.

Matthew, check it out, and lemme know if I did it right.



Bugger!  I'm knackered!

I had friends visiting from out of town (Florida) last night, and they decided they wanted to do dinner at a Japanese bbq joint that was in the wop wops!

It was a bit pricy, and I felt badly because I know two of the guests that night were unwaged, and didn't have a lot of spare cash in their bum bags.

then we went to a show, and I didn't get home to bed until 4am!  Damn!  On top of that, I was going out with my family for brekkie, so I had to be up at 8am!

Bloody hell!

I dropped my car off at the mechanic for an oil change, and then went out for breakfast.  When I got home, I had a call from the mechanic for the final tally on me car.

$935.27!

Blimey!  Bloody hell!

It's enough to get me knickers twisted!  :o  Thankfuly, I've had some funds saved away for just such an occassion, but I didn't expect to be spending the big bickies!  The car ended up needing new brakes, and rear shocks, and needed the coolant flushed out.

And now, here I sit in the basement, having a fizzy, and thinking of a kiwi hug.

lmao!

Did I do that ok?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 21, 2009, 06:33:36 pm

Well Chuck that was spoken like a true blue Kiwi ROTFLMAO.

So hang on a minute, you mean we were driving around on the motorway with out brakes?

OMG $935 thats horrendous, I'd need resuscitation if I got a bill like that

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 06:46:32 pm

Quote from: ZK on February 21, 2009, 06:33:36 pm

So hang on a minute, you mean we were driving around on the motorway with out brakes?

lmao!

No, that's not the case.  The day you and Rich arrived, the brake light started to appear on my dash, but only when I made left hand turns.  I knew it meant the brakes would need to be replaced soon, but they were still functioning, so I made an appointment last week for today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 21, 2009, 07:37:12 pm

Bloody hell, Chuck!

 :o    :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 21, 2009, 08:16:10 pm

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/hidingbehindamour/185783.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/southerngooner_album/kiwi_fruit_1_by_annette.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 21, 2009, 08:23:58 pm

Wow Chucky.....if you keep talkin like that, you will get into NZ and Australia without the need of a bloody passport.

Looks like Matt has done a great job of "downunder-izing " you.

Also sounds like he did a great job of handing out a few hugs too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 08:36:48 pm

lmao!

Well, I'll admit I used a website for some of them, but some of them I heard Matthew use while he was here, and was able to work them in on my own.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 21, 2009, 08:45:11 pm

Oh you are gonna have the time of your life if when you visit us down here.

I remember when my friend was here from America, and she asked me so many times "what did that mean", things that we say that we dont think are different, or dont even realize what we are saying, until someone asks us about it.

I remember several times, I was with her and someone was talking to her, and I picked up on the Australianisms and thought to myself, "I bet she doesnt have a bloody clue what that person is saying".

It was very funny at times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 08:46:35 pm

If I'm my usual "groggy" self, it will be even funnier!

I'm all tired now from staying out too late last night at the club, but it was worth it to see my friend sing/perform her music.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 21, 2009, 11:13:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 06:46:32 pm

lmao!

No, that's not the case.  The day you and Rich arrived, the brake light started to appear on my dash, but only when I made left hand turns.  I knew it meant the brakes would need to be replaced soon, but they were still functioning, so I made an appointment last week for today.

So thats why we keep going around in circles. Just as well you had two hands on the steering wheel  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 11:34:27 pm

Quote from: ZK on February 21, 2009, 11:13:18 pm

So thats why we keep going around in circles. Just as well you had two hands on the steering wheel  ;)

Two hands Chuck!  Two hands on the wheel!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on February 21, 2009, 11:52:27 pm

Poppng in to thank you for sending all those cute little germs over here. My house sounds Like a geriatric chest clinic at the moment.

So far I seem to be the only fit one and I am the smoker !! ??

From your exploits it sounds as if you are on the recovey road.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 11:57:26 pm

lmao!

Sorry Fiona!

I've heard from both you and Rich.  He's got a cold to!  Apparently, my germs were strong enough to get through the 'net and infect!

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 12:25:37 am

Well, talk about spreading a bug around, Chucky.

Its too bloody hot here for those cold bugs to survive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 12:27:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2009, 11:34:27 pm

Two hands Chuck!  Two hands on the wheel!  :D

And how many times were you told that Chucky??

Oh, and something else, Matt, how many times did you go to get in the wrong side of the car?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 12:33:12 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 12:27:10 am

And how many times were you told that Chucky??

Oh, quite a number of times, if I'm remembering correctly.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 22, 2009, 04:56:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 12:33:12 am

Oh, quite a number of times, if I'm remembering correctly.  LOL

"quite number of times", well thats slightly an understatement if ever I heard one  ;)

Quote from: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 12:27:10 am

And how many times were you told that Chucky??

Oh, and something else, Matt, how many times did you go to get in the wrong side of the car?

Just the once, a real beaut, went to  open the drivers door completely oblivious to the fact it was the wrong one  ;D  Theres absolutely no way I'd drive in the US, hell I get lost driving to the corner shop, then theres the fact we they drive on the wrong side of the road  ;) Actually heres an admission it must be us driving on the wrong side of the road cause they invented the car didn't they?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 05:39:02 am

Quote from: ZK on February 22, 2009, 04:56:54 am

"quite number of times", well thats slightly an understatement if ever I heard one  ;)


Just the once, a real beaut, went to  open the drivers door completely oblivious to the fact it was the wrong one  ;D  Theres absolutely no way I'd drive in the US, hell I get lost driving to the corner shop, then theres the fact we they drive on the wrong side of the road  ;) Actually heres an admission it must be us driving on the wrong side of the road cause they invented the car didn't they?

When my friend from America was over here, the thing that amazed her the most, was that we change gears with our LEFT HAND......she used to say, how do most people who are right handed, use their left hand on the gear stick.

Fact, is I would rather have my dominant hand on the steering wheel, when I changed gears.... so whether they invented the car or not, I still think we do it the right way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 22, 2009, 05:47:41 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 05:39:02 am

When my friend from America was over here, the thing that amazed her the most, was that we change gears with our LEFT HAND......she used to say, how do most people who are right handed, use their left hand on the gear stick.

Fact, is I would rather have my dominant hand on the steering wheel, when I changed gears.... so whether they invented the car or not, I still think we do it the right way.

Good point I hadn't thought about that. I still wouldn't drive over there though, too big, too fast and so many lanes, let alone keeping on the right hand side. Still I was lucky with the people that drove me around. THey were really great drivers and for the most part both hands were on the steering wheel  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 05:56:54 am

Quote from: ZK on February 22, 2009, 05:47:41 am

Good point I hadn't thought about that. I still wouldn't drive over there though, too big, too fast and so many lanes, let alone keeping on the right hand side. Still I was lucky with the people that drove me around. THey were really great drivers and for the most part both hands were on the steering wheel  ;)

Oh yeah Matt.......I really believe that.....yeah, sure I do......come on, pull the other one........oops......wrong choice of words........ ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 22, 2009, 06:13:14 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 22, 2009, 05:56:54 am

Oh yeah Matt.......I really believe that.....yeah, sure I do......come on, pull the other one........oops......wrong choice of words........ ::)

ROTFLMAO I take the fifth (I know again  ::)), I'll let someone else answer that! I'm off to bed, got to start work in 6 hours and counting. Have a great Sunday night Sue!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 11:44:37 am

Well, I come to my blog today to see Susie and Matthew tossing filthy comments about!

 :laugh:


And Matthew, I keep telling you, you are not an American citizen, you can't take the fifth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 06:15:54 pm

Well, I think I'm ready for my Oscar party.

We have been challenged to bring in something that represents all the movies up for best picture.  Example, for "Milk", bring in a cartoon of milk.

The more original, the more chance to win a prize.

Here is what I did for each film.


Slumdog Millionaire:  I got a small stuffed dog for $1.99.  Pretty "slummy"....I have it sitting on top of a million dollar bill that I got as a joke gift.

Frost/Nixon:  I have the video box for the horror movie "Jack Frost".  Inside it is a fake one dollar bill, with Richard Nixon's face on it.

Milk:  I printed out an image of Sean Penn as Harvey Milk.  I put white out on his upper lip, and put the words "Got Milk" on it.

The Reader:  A picture of a man looking at a centerfold.  I wrote on the image "The Reader, the XXX version!"

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:  I took the candy dish that gnash made.  It's my "curious case".  Inside is a button.  For extra credit, the button is an image of Heath as the Joker, who is up for best supporting actor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 22, 2009, 06:24:36 pm

Give Chuckie the prize now!

(http://www.weeklyreader.com/readandwriting/content/binary/Oscar1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 22, 2009, 09:02:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 06:15:54 pm

Well, I think I'm ready for my Oscar party.

We have been challenged to bring in something that represents all the movies up for best picture.  Example, for "Milk", bring in a cartoon of milk.

The more original, the more chance to win a prize.

Here is what I did for each film.


Slumdog Millionaire:  I got a small stuffed dog for $1.99.  Pretty "slummy"....I have it sitting on top of a million dollar bill that I got as a joke gift.

Frost/Nixon:  I have the video box for the horror movie "Jack Frost".  Inside it is a fake one dollar bill, with Richard Nixon's face on it.

Milk:  I printed out an image of Sean Penn as Harvey Milk.  I put white out on his upper lip, and put the words "Got Milk" on it.

The Reader:  A picture of a man looking at a centerfold.  I wrote on the image "The Reader, the XXX version!"

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:  I took the candy dish that gnash made.  It's my "curious case".  Inside is a button.  For extra credit, the button is an image of Heath as the Joker, who is up for best supporting actor.

Dude - you went all out!

Quote from: southendmd on February 22, 2009, 06:24:36 pm

Give Chuckie the prize now!

(http://www.weeklyreader.com/readandwriting/content/binary/Oscar1.jpg)

Just so, Paul!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 23, 2009, 03:51:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 11:44:37 am

Well, I come to my blog today to see Susie and Matthew tossing filthy comments about!

 :laugh:

See what happens when you are sleeping, maybe you'll have to change time zones to keep up with us buddy

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2009, 11:44:37 am

And Matthew, I keep telling you, you are not an American citizen, you can't take the fifth.

Well I can't help it, if I can't take the fifth, then anything further I say I mght incriminate others or even worse ME ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 23, 2009, 06:36:09 am

Yeah.....come on Matt, while Chucky is asleep.......spill the dirt.....

(I wont tell no one) :-X :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 23, 2009, 07:11:27 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 23, 2009, 06:36:09 am

Yeah.....come on Matt, while Chucky is asleep.......spill the dirt.....

(I wont tell no one) :-X :-X

Well Sue since Chuckie is asleep, and can I point out I was purely the innocent party,

 it all started when....... :-X :-X :-X and then he  :-X :-X :-X  ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2009, 08:04:25 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 22, 2009, 06:24:36 pm

Give Chuckie the prize now!

(http://www.weeklyreader.com/readandwriting/content/binary/Oscar1.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

No prize for me for "inventiveness".....someone beat me!   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2009, 08:05:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to Monday!

Hope y'all had a great weekend!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2009, 08:08:46 am

Quote from: ZK on February 23, 2009, 07:11:27 am

Well Sue since Chuckie is asleep, and can I point out I was purely the innocent party,

blah blah blah.....I need to go get my boots, because it's getting deep over here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 09:42:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is feeling good today, and getting stuff accomplished!

We made it through Monday!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 24, 2009, 10:14:43 am

Good morning, Chuck!

I'm getting an early start and hope to get lots of things accomplished.

Mostly organizing paperwork that built up in piles last year while I was out of town, so I can find what I need for income taxes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 24, 2009, 02:39:12 pm

they'll think you're native chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 24, 2009, 03:28:05 pm

hey chuck.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on February 24, 2009, 07:17:36 pm

Quote from: ZK on February 22, 2009, 05:47:41 am

Good point I hadn't thought about that. I still wouldn't drive over there though, too big, too fast and so many lanes, let alone keeping on the right hand side. Still I was lucky with the people that drove me around. THey were really great drivers and for the most part both hands were on the steering wheel  ;)

I can't believe no one else saw through this little comment....

oh SURE there were two hands on the steering wheel....but were they BOTH the DRIVERS hands? one hand from each person dont' count!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 07:24:48 pm

Quote from: injest on February 24, 2009, 07:17:36 pm

I can't believe no one else saw through this little comment....

oh SURE there were two hands on the steering wheel....but were they BOTH the DRIVERS hands? one hand from each person dont' count!!

Oh my *clutches pearls*.....Jess, what are you trying to suggest?

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on February 24, 2009, 07:58:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 07:24:48 pm

Oh my *clutches pearls*.....Jess, what are you trying to suggest?

 :o

Pearls!! aren't you a little YOUNG for pearls??



Have you been in Granny's jewelry box again??!!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2009, 08:13:23 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2009, 11:13:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day to you!

Hope that you all are doing well, and all is good!

I'm doing well, and getting caught up on work stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 25, 2009, 03:14:06 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Somebody ought to post in your blog today, so I guess I will.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 26, 2009, 12:22:59 am

hi chucky  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on February 26, 2009, 12:31:11 am

ok does anyone believe he is "catching up on work stuff"...oh sure that is what he tells his boss..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 08:23:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

One day closer to Friday!

Anyone have any good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 08:23:48 am

Quote from: injest on February 26, 2009, 12:31:11 am

ok does anyone believe he is "catching up on work stuff"...oh sure that is what he tells his boss..

I am!  I really really am!

;)


Hiya Jess and Dev!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 08:49:19 am

Hi ya Chucky.......nearly 11pm here now, Im watching Judge Judy as I look around on the computer.

Hope you have a good Thursday.

Hey, wheres Matt, I didnt see him here today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:40:12 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 08:49:19 am

Hey, wheres Matt, I didnt see him here today.

He's been kidnapped by the sheep!

They're going to eat him!   :o


actually, he sent me a text message yesterday, he's having computer issues.  He'll be back as soon as he can get it sorted out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 09:47:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:40:12 am

He's been kidnapped by the sheep!

They're going to eat him!   :o


actually, he sent me a text message yesterday, he's having computer issues.  He'll be back as soon as he can get it sorted out.

O OH.........Sound like a bit of pay back from the Computer gremlin society for him posting that vid in my blog about Computer Problems......

Or....as you say, maybe the demon sheep have come back to get him after all the jokes that have been made about them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:51:42 am

lmao @ demon sheep!

Well, two women at work think I'm a demon now...or just weird.


I have hazel eyes......it's thought that hazel eyes will "color shift" depending on lighting and what you are wearing.  Apparently, these women didn't know that.

Yesterday I had on a blue shirt, and they complimented me on my shirt, and thought it was funny that I put in color contacts to match it.  I told them I don't wear contacts, that my eyes will change to match my wardrobe, and I call them my "Ultimate gay accessory".

They thought I was joking.

So today I came to work dressed all in black and approached them.  They noted my eye color.  I then put on a green button down.....and looked at them....and they freaked.  lmao!  My eyes now appear to be bright green.

So now they think I'm weird.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 10:05:34 am

Ultimate Gay Accessory....... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

It must be the women over there, are they all so easy to tease, I got Jess a good one today...but dont tell her I told ya, or she will be after me again, and she scares the hell outa me.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 26, 2009, 02:23:33 pm

Quote

So now they think I'm weird.

   

And the rest of us KNOW you are! LOL   :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 03:01:38 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 26, 2009, 02:23:33 pm

And the rest of us KNOW you are! LOL   :laugh:  :laugh:

bitch

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 26, 2009, 03:18:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 03:01:38 pm

bitch

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 03:19:16 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Miss you, big brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 04:56:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:51:42 am

I have hazel eyes......it's thought that hazel eyes will "color shift" depending on lighting and what you are wearing.  Apparently, these women didn't know that.

Yesterday I had on a blue shirt, and they complimented me on my shirt, and thought it was funny that I put in color contacts to match it.  I told them I don't wear contacts, that my eyes will change to match my wardrobe, and I call them my "Ultimate gay accessory".

Witchcraft!  :o

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 26, 2009, 04:57:44 pm

Happy Thursday Chuck!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 05:00:42 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 08:49:19 am

Hey, wheres Matt, I didnt see him here today.

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:40:12 am

He's been kidnapped by the sheep!

Maybe one of DavidinIndy's UFOs got him.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 06:46:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 04:56:14 pm

Witchcraft!  :o

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:




(http://pukaseries.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/charmed_2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 26, 2009, 07:26:28 pm

The Charmed girls are so pretty

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 07:36:36 pm

Aren't they?

Charmed was my fave show when it was on the air, and I have all the seasons on DVD.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 26, 2009, 08:42:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:40:12 am

He's been kidnapped by the sheep!

They're going to eat him!   :o


actually, he sent me a text message yesterday, he's having computer issues.  He'll be back as soon as he can get it sorted out.

Why o why does it always come back to sheep? I am a city boy not a country lad, the only sheep I like are the ones served on a plate preferably with roast potatoes and pumpkin  ;D

Sorry guys I have major pc problems so am religated to internet cafes uggh. Be good .....well try too eh ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 26, 2009, 08:48:24 pm

 Hey Matt,Dont forget to get an absentee note from the computer technician so we have proof that you are not just taking a "sickie".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:48:51 pm

Quote from: ZK on February 26, 2009, 08:42:07 pm

Why o why does it always come back to sheep? I am a city boy not a country lad, the only sheep I like are the ones served on a plate preferably with roast potatoes and pumpkin  ;D

OH, so you don't have a real sheep then? ? ? ?

















(http://www.boystoys.co.uk/images/Images_big/000237_pic2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 10:19:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 04:56:14 pm

Witchcraft!  :o

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Chuck turned me into a newt.








I got better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 26, 2009, 10:23:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 09:48:51 pm

(http://www.boystoys.co.uk/images/Images_big/000237_pic2.jpg)

 :laugh:    :laugh:    :laugh:    :laugh:    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 10:32:39 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 10:19:18 pm

Chuck turned me into a newt.

I got better.

I'd never do that to you, big brother!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 10:43:51 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on February 26, 2009, 07:26:28 pm

The Charmed girls are so pretty

That wasn't the Charmed girls. That was Chuck, Rich, and Truman. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 10:47:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 10:43:51 pm

That wasn't the Charmed girls. That was Chuck, Rich, and Truman. ...

Oh, to be that skinny........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 26, 2009, 10:54:55 pm

I have hazel eyes......it's thought that hazel eyes will "color shift" depending on lighting and what you are wearing.

I didn't know that! That is so cool---I wish I had hazel eyes. Mine are green. How neat to have eyes that match your outfit.  :)  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:05:28 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 26, 2009, 10:54:55 pm

I didn't know that! That is so cool---I wish I had hazel eyes. Mine are green. How neat to have eyes that match your outfit.  :)

It is kinda cool!  ;D  I feel like a super hero. 

a really lame one!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 11:10:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:05:28 pm

It is kinda cool!  ;D  I feel like a super hero. 

a really lame one!  :laugh:

It's Hazel, the Wonder Maid!

(http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/305/268/56/o_hazel_1c.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:14:50 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 11:10:49 pm

It's Hazel, the Wonder Maid!

wonder maid?  Can't I be a wonder twin?

Zan!  NOT Jayna!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 11:17:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:14:50 pm

wonder maid?  Can't I be a wonder twin?

Zan!  NOT Jayna!

No, you can't be a wonder twin.  Now, get out that vacuum and get sucking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 11:20:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 11:17:16 pm

No, you can't be a wonder twin.  Now, get out that vacuum and get sucking.

 :o  Such language!

You been hittin' the Glen Fiddle, there, Paul?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 11:20:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:14:50 pm

wonder maid?  Can't I be a wonder twin?

Zan!  NOT Jayna!

That's not what I hear. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:23:44 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 26, 2009, 11:17:16 pm

No, you can't be a wonder twin.  Now, get out that vacuum and get sucking.

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n177/kalibear95/yousuck.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2009, 11:25:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 26, 2009, 11:20:54 pm

That's not what I hear. ...  8)

Jeff>>>(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l109/anniecatt/special%20days/smiley_slapacrossroom.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2009, 09:55:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


I'm in a great mood today!  It's Friday, it's pay day, I've got some extra cash in my savings account, I paid all my bills, and I still have cash left over!  ;D

and I had a great phone call last night as well!


Hope everyone is as good as I am today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 27, 2009, 10:31:28 am

Hey chuck.  Great start for the weekend.  Bills paid, savings put away, and money left to spend.  Have a wonderful weekend, dear

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 27, 2009, 11:23:35 am

Hi, Chuck.  Sounds like you're ready for good times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 27, 2009, 05:26:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 27, 2009, 09:55:30 am

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


I'm in a great mood today!  It's Friday, it's pay day, I've got some extra cash in my savings account, I paid all my bills, and I still have cash left over!  ;D

and I had a great phone call last night as well!


Hope everyone is as good as I am today!

Well glad to see his phone is still working, (even if his computer isn't)

Enjoy the feeling.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2009, 08:16:48 pm

LMAO!

Susie calling me out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 28, 2009, 03:47:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 27, 2009, 08:16:48 pm

LMAO!

Susie calling me out.

Its the romantic in me Chucky......... ;) ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on February 28, 2009, 10:52:35 am

Have a wonderful weekend and make sure you spend some of that money on something completely iresponsible, wicked, delicious, or all 3.!!

Or maybe someone :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 03:18:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Oh, the weekend is going well!

I had my sleep in, a healthy brekkie, hit the gym, showered, and had a healthy lunch.

;D

chillin' out now.....hope you all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 04:06:51 pm

Hello! Sounds like a nice Saturday so far.

I got up, went to the bank, drove east and got my taxes done, (will be getting a refund), shopped at the Hallmark Shop, and came home. It's cold and it's spitting sleet and snow, but I don't look for a build up.

What are you going to do after you chill, Chuck? Are you going anywhere tonite? I'm gonna stay home where it's warm. I might go get Mexican for supper tho. And maybe watch a movie.

 :) I love Saturday!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 04:36:16 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 04:06:51 pm

What are you going to do after you chill, Chuck? Are you going anywhere tonite? I'm gonna stay home where it's warm. I might go get Mexican for supper tho. And maybe watch a movie.

 :) I love Saturday!![/b][/color]

I love Saturday too!

I'm staying home tonight.....perhaps a bowl of cereal for dinner, and playing with the Wii fit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 05:36:32 pm

Nicki and I went to the store to get some dog food and surprise---it was not just spitting snow--there were actual snowflakes. It's a very wet snow, so I doubt it will stick around long. But it's down to 30*F now.


(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/WINTER08-F024.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 08:07:24 pm

Oh, that's soooo cool Shas!

Well, I had the nap, had dinner (veggie burgers), and did an hour long workout...now I'm back.

I'll do a Wii fit workout later too.......but I need to catch up here, and catch my breath too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 08:18:51 pm

I called in an order at LaCascada and when I went out to drive there--conditions were considerably worse. The wet snow had collected, it was "pouring" down, and the temp had dropped to 30*F. The roads were getting slick and traffic was slow. So--winter storm on the last day of February. I hope the daffodils that have bloomed make it through!

Chuck! I'm so proud of you. Veggie burgers, 2 workouts, Wii fit....that's great.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 28, 2009, 09:08:26 pm

Can I ask:  what the hell is Wii fit? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 09:12:28 pm

(http://wii.kombo.com/images/content/news/wii_fit_screen.jpg)

There's a balance board and you interact with whatever is on the screen---I think there are all kinds of activities. And you get exercise while having fun!!  ;D

Chuck--what activities/games do you have with yours?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:15:19 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 28, 2009, 09:08:26 pm

Can I ask:  what the hell is Wii fit? 

Wii is a video game system that hooks up to your TV.



(http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/noeibebi/wii_set.jpg)

It plays games like baseball, bowling, tennis, golf, etc.  You secure the controller to your wrist, and stand in front of the TV.  To play, you swing your arm as if you are throwing the bowling ball, or swing it like a tennis racquet or baseball bat, so you do get some activity playing.


Wii Fit is a disc you can put it to exercise with.  It also comes with a platform that you stand on during the workouts.


(http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/Torchwood1_2008/wii-fit.jpg)


Wii Fit will weigh you, calculate your BMI and track your weight loss.  It has four groups of exercises.  There is a Yoga section, a balance section, an aerobic section, and strength building section.  The platform is sensitive to pressure, so when you balance, it tracks your movements and posture, and puts you through various exercises which will increase strength, flexibility, improve posture, tone muscles, and other things.


(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu272/myshan/wii_fit.jpg)


This bottom image shows what you are seeing on the tv....in the bottom right corner, is an image of the trainer exercising on your tv, and you mirror those movements using the platform.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 09:18:56 pm

Wii Fit will weigh you, calculate your BMI and track your weight loss.  It has four groups of exercises.  There is a Yoga section, a balance section, an aerobic section, and strength building section.  The platform is sensitive to pressure, so when you balance, it tracks your movements and posture, and puts you through various exercises which will increase strength, flexibility, improve posture, tone muscles, and other things.

Wow! Almost a personal trainer! Did you get it for Christmas?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:20:12 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 08:18:51 pm

I called in an order at LaCascada and when I went out to drive there--conditions were considerably worse. The wet snow had collected, it was "pouring" down, and the temp had dropped to 30*F. The roads were getting slick and traffic was slow. So--winter storm on the last day of February. I hope the daffodils that have bloomed make it through!

Chuck! I'm so proud of you. Veggie burgers, 2 workouts, Wii fit....that's great.  :)

Well, I don't want the Wii to get mad at me!  lmao!

If you skip a day, when you use it again, it will say to you, "Oh...well look who's back....did you enjoy your day off?  Perhaps we should weigh you...."

and things like that.  lmao!     :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 09:21:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:20:12 pm

Well, I don't want the Wii to get mad at me!  lmao!

If you skip a day, when you use it again, it will say to you, "Oh...well look who's back....did you enjoy your day off?  Perhaps we should weigh you...."

and things like that.  lmao!     :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

OMG---your own nag!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:21:41 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 09:18:56 pm

Wow! Almost a personal trainer! Did you get it for Christmas?

nope.

My mom wanted one, but they were all sold out for the holidays.  So my dad got the Wii console, and my brothers chipped in and got the Wii Fit, and gave it to mom and dad for their anniversary on Feb. 13th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 09:23:02 pm

Sweet!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:23:39 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 28, 2009, 09:21:26 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

OMG---your own nag!  

I know!  I've only been using it for 3 days, and I've been on it each day.  However, my friend Cor has it, and she told me that she was away for a week, and when she used it again, she had gained weight.  It yelled at her.  Her son Dylan (he's 7) said:

"I don't know why you use it, it's always yelling at you!"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 28, 2009, 09:24:18 pm

So, Chuck, are you getting Wii-er?   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:30:08 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, my balance is improving, I can see that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 28, 2009, 10:41:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 09:20:12 pm

If you skip a day, when you use it again, it will say to you, "Oh...well look who's back....did you enjoy your day off?  Perhaps we should weigh you...."

 :laugh:    :laugh:

I still think it sounds fun.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 28, 2009, 11:10:36 pm

Wow Chucky, what a machine.

I'm sure they dont have them out here in Oz yet. Have never seen it advertised.

Is it a mans voice or a womans voice?

I recently bought a GPS for the car and you can either have a man or woman speaking the directions. I read somewhere that some men wont take directions from a woman even on a computer GPS.

Keep up the good work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 11:20:21 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 28, 2009, 11:10:36 pm

Is it a mans voice or a womans voice?

when you pick your trainer, you can choose male or female.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2009, 11:34:23 pm

So, did you play with your wee Wii today?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2009, 11:35:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2009, 11:20:21 pm

when you pick your trainer, you can choose male or female.

My friend John recently got himself a GPS unit for his car. You can pick the voices it uses to talk to you. Among the choices are Eric Idle, Sean Connery, and Dolly Parton!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 01, 2009, 12:01:02 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 28, 2009, 11:34:23 pm

So, did you play with your wee Wii today?  ;D

I was just waiting for someone to say this.

 ::)    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 01, 2009, 12:35:32 am

We have bouts of manic Wii activity here, followed by no Wii at all. I found it oddly adictive, I even hurt my shoulder on the tennis game. My youngest beat me every time. I guess  am too old and too slow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 12:57:03 am

I just finished my Wii session tonight.  I'm progressing.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 01, 2009, 01:08:19 am

I had fun playing wii baseball.  You have to keep your eye on the ball and wack out the park baby yeah

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 01:13:39 am

I love the bowling game.....so much fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 01, 2009, 03:30:43 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 28, 2009, 11:35:59 pm

My friend John recently got himself a GPS unit for his car. You can pick the voices it uses to talk to you. Among the choices are Eric Idle, Sean Connery, and Dolly Parton!  ;D

Oh that would be great. I only got a low price version......I love Sean Connery's voice...now wouldn't it be great to have Heath or Jake's.....I could just hear Jake saying......"now redline it down this road"....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 01, 2009, 03:44:30 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 01, 2009, 03:30:43 am

Oh that would be great. I only got a low price version......I love Sean Connery's voice...now wouldn't it be great to have Heath or Jake's.....I could just hear Jake saying......"now redline it down this road"....

 ;) cute susie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 01, 2009, 11:02:33 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on March 01, 2009, 03:44:30 am

;) cute susie

If the clock on my computer is correct, you must be having a few sleep issues, as it looks like you were online in the wee small hours of this morning. I hope I have got that wrong and you are not up, worrying about everything.

Oh and good morning Chuck, sorry about hijacking your blog !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 12:15:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Weekend is flying by, and I woke up to a small layer of snow on the ground.  Apparently, more is expected tonight as well.

Fiona, don't worry about "hijacking" my blog.  I like when people come here and talk to each other!  it's welcome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 01, 2009, 12:55:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2007, 02:26:41 pm

a few years ago, a friend of mine told me this:


"Just think about this.....somewhere out there, a man is going though his daily routine....working, laundry, eating alone, watching tv, and he doesn't know it, but he's got "Chuck's Guy" stamped on his heart."


I think of that often.

I was just rereading the start of your blog and realised that I had said exactly the same sort of thing, when calming my daughter about the move here.
I told her, over in Sarasota there is a little girl asleep in her bed and she has no idea that she is going to meet her new best friend in a few days, and she will be all the way from England.

Sure enough Emma was the first to make friends here behind the gates !!!  and although her friend has moved house(divorce) and schools, her and Emma are still very close.

So what you wrote is spot on and  I want an invite to the wedding so I can go shopping for shoes. !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 02:43:32 pm

Quote from: optom3 on March 01, 2009, 12:55:09 pm

So what you wrote is spot on and  I want an invite to the wedding so I can go shopping for shoes. !!!

lmao!  You're cute, sweetie!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 01, 2009, 03:17:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 01:13:39 am

I love the bowling game.....so much fun!

That sounds like the best one yet, Chuck, better than tennis even.

I really used to bowl some when I was younger, on a team with some girls from work.  (I wasn't very good, but no one was, really.)

Wii bowling wouldn't even have the heavy bowling ball to throw, but you could work on your aim.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 10:42:48 pm

The snow has started in NJ!



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/laimelady/emoticons%20and%20such/Smile-E%20smalls/snowing.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 11:07:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 10:42:48 pm

The snow has started in NJ!



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/laimelady/emoticons%20and%20such/Smile-E%20smalls/snowing.gif)

YaY!!!!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 02, 2009, 12:27:47 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/snowing2.gif)

It's snowing in New York, too!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 02, 2009, 12:30:27 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 01, 2009, 11:07:11 pm

YaY!!!!  

don't believe them, Shasta!! those aren't REAL pictures!! they are trying to fake us out!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 02, 2009, 04:48:32 am

Quote from: Meryl on March 02, 2009, 12:27:47 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/snowing2.gif)

It's snowing in New York, too!  :D

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2009, 10:42:48 pm

The snow has started in NJ!



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/laimelady/emoticons%20and%20such/Smile-E%20smalls/snowing.gif)

Its bloody HOT HOT HOT here......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 02, 2009, 09:04:14 am

The south got snowed on too.   Not a very usual thing  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 02, 2009, 11:02:32 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on March 02, 2009, 09:04:14 am

The south got snowed on too.   Not a very usual thing  :D

yep, we got 4" at the farm.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:04:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Big hellos from me to you all, from snow covered NJ!

;D

March 2nd?  Looks more like January here now!

Here are some pics from this morning!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:06:08 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:06:29 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm003.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:07:02 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm004.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:07:33 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 02, 2009, 11:07:46 am

Showoff! >:( :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:08:09 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:08:46 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 02, 2009, 11:09:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:08:09 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm008.jpg)

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday cheer........
Thats what it reminds me of anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:09:54 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm010.jpg)


No matter how many times Truman claims my car is purple, as you can see
from the pic, Tasha is black.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:11:10 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 02, 2009, 11:09:15 am

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday cheer........
Thats what it reminds me of anyway.

Hiya big Brother!

It does look that way, doesn't it?  We got about 5 inches now, but another storm (or the tail end of this one) is supposed to hit today in the afternoon hours, and give us another 4 inches or so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 02, 2009, 11:13:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:11:10 am

Hiya big Brother!

It does look that way, doesn't it?  We got about 5 inches now, but another storm (or the tail end of this one) is supposed to hit today in the afternoon hours, and give us another 4 inches or so.

You get a now day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:17:20 am

No snow day for me, Karen!

put the truck into 4 wheel, and went to work.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 02, 2009, 11:20:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:17:20 am

No snow day for me, Karen!

put the truck into 4 wheel, and went to work.   ::)

Well pooh !!!!!

You could be home making a snowman !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:22:14 am

Quote from: karen1129 on March 02, 2009, 11:20:38 am

Well pooh !!!!!

You could be home making a snowman !

Nah.....I'd be inside with some hot chocolate...... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 02, 2009, 02:53:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 11:08:46 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Marchsnowstorm007.jpg)

You live in a pretty neighborhood, Chuck.  Thanks for all the pics of the snow.  The snow is beautiful!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 02, 2009, 02:54:54 pm

I love NJ  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 03:16:58 pm

Hiya Dev!

Glad you liked the pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 02, 2009, 03:25:58 pm

10,000 post club?

Wow, Chuck, congratulations here, too!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 02, 2009, 08:09:09 pm

Congartulations on 10,000 posts. I hope you did not have a sudden frenzy of posting to reach your new dizzyin heights.

How does the world look from those lofty heights. ??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 02, 2009, 09:38:47 pm

Pretty---very pretty snow, Chuck!!! Ours is still around, but I am afraid it's all going to be melted by tomorrow. Poor Tasha needs a coat!!!! Thanks for the snow pictures---I love them!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2009, 09:45:23 pm

Hiya Shas!  Good to see ya!

And thanks Deb and Fiona!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2009, 08:04:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Spring is coming?  Yeah right!

Snow on the ground in NJ, and it's only 12 degrees right now!  Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Matthew and Richard (and the other visiting Brokies) lucked out with the weather on their visit a few weeks ago!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 03, 2009, 08:10:23 am

Good morning, Chuck!!! You'd better wear your "longjohns" to work today!!! They'll keep you toasty.  :)

Happy Tuesday---it'll be hot and sunny before we know it!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 03, 2009, 10:04:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2009, 08:04:57 am

Matthew and Richard (and the other visiting Brokies) lucked out with the weather on their visit a few weeks ago!

Oh yes, they (and we) certainly did!  I was thinking the same thing myself, the timing for that get-together was just so fortunate.

Good morning!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 03, 2009, 03:09:20 pm

Hello chuck and friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 03, 2009, 04:30:01 pm

Wow Chucky, 10,000 POSTS Congratulations...

And thank you for the pics......when I want to cool down in this dreadful heat over here, I can look at them, and think where would I rather be........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 03, 2009, 06:15:12 pm

Its snowing here as I type!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2009, 06:21:12 pm

Hiya Katie!  ;D  Yupper...very cool here!

Kelda!  Snow by you too?  Nice!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 03, 2009, 08:43:10 pm

Congratulations, Chuck!! What a yakker!  ;D :P

(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Congrats%20Posts/CongratsCowboy10000PostsStar.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2009, 08:55:26 pm

I'm a star!  Thanks Shasta!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 04, 2009, 08:29:50 am

Congrats on 10,000 plus posts, chuck.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 04, 2009, 08:41:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2009, 08:55:26 pm

I'm a star!  Thanks Shasta!

You definitely are, Chuck! You light up the place--wherever you go!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 09:48:36 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 04, 2009, 08:41:08 am

You definitely are, Chuck! You light up the place--wherever you go!  :-*

*blushes*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 09:50:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Hump Day!  ;D


Hope that everyone is feeling good today!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 04, 2009, 11:18:48 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 04, 2009, 08:41:08 am

You definitely are, Chuck! You light up the place--wherever you go!  :-*

(http://crimene.ws/wp-content/uploads/debbyboone.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 07:49:18 pm

 :laugh:


Leave it to you, Paul! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 04, 2009, 08:30:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 07:49:18 pm

:laugh:


Leave it to you, Paul! 

I figured I'd spare you the youtube....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 10:00:21 pm

and that's much appreciated!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 04, 2009, 10:10:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 10:00:21 pm

and that's much appreciated!

However.............I found this.  With, well, a different hat.  Enjoy:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdbKr662vYs[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2009, 10:28:16 pm

Not bad......but I'd rather hear something like this...........




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlu-FFGA6ws[/youtube]


Will To Power - Say It's Gonna Rain

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 08:10:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Thursday to ya!

Man, I've been having some strange dreams lately!

Two nights ago, I had a dream about "Tool Academy".  If you don't know, it's a reality show on VH-1.  9 guys were nominated to be "Mr. Cool" or something like that.  They then find out their women nominated them for the "Tool Academy".  To be called a "tool" is an insult.  It means you are basically easily used by others.  These guys were really mistreating the women.

In the academy, the men are taught how to act with women, and how to improve themselves, and each week, someone is kicked off.  The women are waiting outside, and the one who is kicked out then has their women tell them whether or not she will break up with him for being expelled.  A few of the women did leave the guys.

So anyway, two nights ago, I dreamed that it was the last episode of "Tool Academy", and for some unknown reason, I was called in to be a judge on the last show, and to decide which one graduated the academy.

::) ::) ::)


Last night, I dreamed that I had gone out to dinner with friends.  I was so hungry, and ordered a plate of great looking food.  Just before the food arrived, I turned and saw a whole bunch of roaches crawling on the wall behind me.

Yuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 05, 2009, 08:34:37 am

Mornin Chucky.......weird dreams mate........

Hope you have a good Thursday...its 10.30pm here, so Im about to go and sleep my Thursday off.

See you in my morning...xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 09:46:28 am

sleep well, sweetheart!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 05, 2009, 10:41:45 am

Very weird dreams, lord only knows what Freud would make of them, if he were still alive. They are completely the opposite, one shows a strong in control Chuck, the other a more uneasy Chuck. Maybe you are going through a period of uncertainty.

I am not dreaming at all at the moment which is unusual for me. Could be all the meds or the fact that I don't sleep so much half the time.

They say dreams are our subconcious trying to make sense of daily problems. So I guess the fact that I am not dreaming means there si no easy solution for me !!!

Keep posting on the dream front, it is fascinating, to me anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 10:45:27 am

Hiya Fiona.....

I always seem to have strange dreams.....any that I can remember, I'll post.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:08:09 pm

Hiya everyone!

Got this in an email.....and thought everyone would enjoy it, so I'm posting this here.

I did not come up with the captions under the pictures.


Olan Mills, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1932 by Olan Mills Sr. and Mary Mills headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee that provides portrait photography and church directories through its two main corporate divisions: Olan Mills Portrait Studios and Olan Mills Church Division.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/1.jpg)


Ever wonder what the hell they were all looking at?  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:09:45 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/29.jpg)


Those  glasses came free with a purchase of Brut cologne   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:11:32 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/28.jpg)


Thoughtful  Lance. Mirthful Lance. Two sides of a delightful  coin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:12:47 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/27.jpg)




Drake  won Bitchin'est Senior Mullet by a landslide.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:14:15 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/26.jpg)




The Purvis family made several stops along the Oregon Trail to document their six-month journey.   
This photo was taken just two weeks before the dysentery took Momma to Jesus.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:15:40 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/25.jpg)



He always wanted a shot like this for his wedding.   
The Mrs. said no.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:17:08 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/24.jpg)



It's called a leisure suit, ladies and germs, and if you didn't have one in the early 70s,
you were a big fat loser. Mine was teal.  I wore it with a silk floral shirt
and a long necklace with a football player pendant that we all got
at that year's team banquet. I was THE MAN. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:18:26 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/23.jpg)



Olan Mills backdrop #4: Bucolic Meadow with Split Rail Fence.
Is that an animal carcass behind her?     

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:19:48 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/22.jpg)



A pose like this will get you kicked right out of the Convention.
   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:21:20 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/17.jpg)



Yes, they were kicked out too.
   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:22:05 pm

more to follow later.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 05, 2009, 07:27:05 pm

Interesting pics Chucky........and love the captions, especially the ones with two blokes in them. :laugh: :laugh:

Oh there is nothing like looking at a photo of yourself or anyone else, to take you back to the fashions and the hairstyles that we thought were just SOOOOOO COOOL at the time.

Just think, one day we will look back at the daily pics we post here on Bettermost, and maybe think the same way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:34:32 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/21.jpg)



Bobbi-Jo isn't the first waitress to fall for her manager,
but she and Dale both got fired from Shoney's. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:35:59 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/20.jpg)



Just a typical afternoon down on the plantation. In a business suit?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:37:31 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/19.jpg)



Dawn and her recently exhumed sister, Gorgotha, pose with Scraps.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:39:15 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/18.jpg)



This photo isn't discolored. The 70s really were that Orange.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:41:19 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/16.jpg)



No comment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:42:52 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/15.jpg)



Olan Mills Backdrop #11: The Library, one of their most popular themes,
as seen in this photo of the young Unabomber and his wife.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:44:03 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/14.jpg)



The Library might be more believable if the shelves weren't sloping downhill.   
Is that a book on teen pregnancy? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:45:47 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/13.jpg)



Olan Mills is all about versatility. The simple addition of a column turns
this generic plantation into Tara,
where, apparently, someone opened a Super Cuts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:47:05 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/12.jpg)



Patrick broke ranks and chose drag over the bow tie.

:D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:48:52 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/11.jpg)



You'd think Pearle Vision would throw in another two pairs for free.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:50:34 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/10.jpg)



Is this posing or bragging?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:52:04 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/9.jpg)



Harold and his prom date.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:53:30 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/8.jpg)



I got twenty bucks that says he drives a Camaro.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:55:35 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/7.jpg)



Hiroshima, 1945. The last known photo of Kelli and Senor Loco . 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:57:35 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/5.jpg)



It's so cute when couples have matching hairdos! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:59:02 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/3.jpg)



Nothing says 1973 quite like denim and helmet hair,
don't these kids have parents with matching hair too? 
(I  know you're gonna scroll up to look.) 
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 08:00:17 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/2.jpg)



B-52's, the early years.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 08:02:10 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/4.jpg)



Talk about a third wheel........
or just another nude photo with her brothers?
 
:o :o :o :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 05, 2009, 08:51:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:08:09 pm

Hiya everyone!

Got this in an email.....and thought everyone would enjoy it, so I'm posting this here.

I did not come up with the captions under the pictures.


Olan Mills, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1932 by Olan Mills Sr. and Mary Mills headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee that provides portrait photography and church directories through its two main corporate divisions: Olan Mills Portrait Studios and Olan Mills Church Division.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/1.jpg)


Ever wonder what the hell they were all looking at?  

Ree Drummond

the Pioneer Woman.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 05, 2009, 09:09:31 pm

Those are hilarious!  Thanks, Chuck.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 08:16:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Made it to Friday!

Anyone have good plans this weekend?

Tonight my mom and dad's church is holding dance lessons.  Mom wants to learn, dad doesn't, so I'm stepping in for him.

Then tomorrow, we're celebrating my brother Mike's bday, which was yesterday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 06, 2009, 08:28:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:48:52 pm

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You'd think Pearle Vision would throw in another two pairs for free.
 

Hey! I went to school with the Baxter brothers!!   :P 8)

Chuck---these are hilarious. They look like everyone in my high school yearbooks!!

Thanks for the smiles this morning--have a great Friday. I'm ready for the weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 06, 2009, 08:30:16 am

Morning Chucky, have a good friday.

And the dance lessons sound good.....if a bloke can dance, he's a winner.

And a birthday party too on the weekend.....wow....some good fun.....

Enjoy.....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 06, 2009, 08:48:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:18:26 pm

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Olan Mills backdrop #4: Bucolic Meadow with Split Rail Fence.
Is that an animal carcass behind her?     

Seriously, what the hell is that behind her?! :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 06, 2009, 08:58:50 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 06, 2009, 08:48:53 am

Seriously, what the hell is that behind her?! :o

It might be her dog.

It looks like a dead cow, but I dont think they would take her photo in front of a dead cow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 06, 2009, 09:17:28 am

aww.. so sweet for you to do that for your Mum!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 06, 2009, 09:19:45 am

It's a small boulder.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 09:44:11 am

lmao @ what's in the picture behind the woman.

 :laugh:

Well, we just got word that we're not moving now......::)  I wish these people would make up their minds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 06, 2009, 09:51:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2009, 07:48:52 pm

You'd think Pearle Vision would throw in another two pairs for free.
 

Hmm. That would make a good drag name, wouldn't it? "Pearl Vision"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 06, 2009, 10:18:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 09:44:11 am

Well, we just got word that we're not moving now......::)  I wish these people would make up their minds.

Oh, no!  And now you have to unpack everything so you can keep getting work done in your current location?

It really does sound like disorganization.

By the way, Good Morning!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 06, 2009, 11:05:23 am

hey chucky

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 06, 2009, 06:17:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 09:44:11 am

Well, we just got word that we're not moving now......::)  I wish these people would make up their minds.

Well, it looks like some "shiney arse" has justified his existence and his pay check by submitting a proposal to move, and then another "shiney arse" has done the same thing to submit a proposal to NOT move....

Looks to me like there are too many "shiney arses".

(Definition of a shiney arse...someone who sits in his chair all day, rubbing his arse on the chair, making up proposals to justify his existence)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 06:41:08 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 06, 2009, 06:17:33 pm

(Definition of a shiney arse...someone who sits in his chair all day, rubbing his arse on the chair, making up proposals to justify his existence)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 06, 2009, 07:14:38 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 06, 2009, 06:17:33 pm

Well, it looks like some "shiney arse" has justified his existence and his pay check by submitting a proposal to move, and then another "shiney arse" has done the same thing to submit a proposal to NOT move....

Looks to me like there are too many "shiney arses".

(Definition of a shiney arse...someone who sits in his chair all day, rubbing his arse on the chair, making up proposals to justify his existence)

We call them jobs worth in the U.K . As in, it would be more than my jobs worth not to, or to do etc. Nameless and faceless, residing n the bowels of the company.In fact bowels is a good home for them as most of what they spout/suggest is a load of sh-t. !!

Every company has them, often quoted never seen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bcatjr on March 06, 2009, 07:34:08 pm

Waves at chuck and debbie!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 07:54:30 pm

Bethie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bcatjr on March 06, 2009, 08:12:31 pm

Chuck!!

You have over 10,000 posts here. We need to find something for you to do with your hands.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2009, 08:15:12 pm

Quote from: bcatjr on March 06, 2009, 08:12:31 pm

Chuck!!

You have over 10,000 posts here. We need to find something for you to do with your hands.

 ::)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 06, 2009, 08:58:35 pm

Quote from: bcatjr on March 06, 2009, 07:34:08 pm

Waves at chuck and debbie!!  :laugh:

Waves at Bethie!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 06, 2009, 09:01:29 pm

Quote from: bcatjr on March 06, 2009, 08:12:31 pm

Chuck!!

You have over 10,000 posts here. We need to find something for you to do with your hands.

 ::)

Bethie, you have 2 posts here!

Welcome to the neighborhood.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2009, 10:16:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy late Saturday greetings!

hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Don't forget tonight is daylight savings.  Ugh!  I HATE losing an hour's sleep!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 07, 2009, 10:19:26 pm

I always lose an hour of awake, never an hour of sleep.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 07, 2009, 11:52:26 pm

So is the change of daylight saving all over America.

I just get used to all the time differences and then I have to regulate all over again.

I have the "World Clock" up on my desktop so will check it all out later.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 12:03:21 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 07, 2009, 11:52:26 pm

So is the change of daylight saving all over America.

I just get used to all the time differences and then I have to regulate all over again.

I have the "World Clock" up on my desktop so will check it all out later.

yes, it's all over america.

What ya doin', susie?  I'm watching bad horror movies on the Sci Fi network.

Just finished "See No Evil" and now starts "Lake Dead".

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 12:08:17 am

Hi Chucky, its just after 2pm here Sunday afternoon.

Bob and I worked in the shop till 1pm. Just sitting here now, browsing the net, and trying to find something on TV to watch.

Just stopped it on E News....but I might see if there is a movie that looks interesting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 12:09:44 am

Hey Chucky....have you heard from Matt, lately?

Hows his mum?

Has he got his computer fixed yet?

Tell him I miss him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 12:12:29 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 12:09:44 am

Hey Chucky....have you heard from Matt, lately?

Hows his mum?

Has he got his computer fixed yet?

Tell him I miss him.

I talked to Matthew tonight.  Mum is still recovering slowly.  His computer hasn't been fixed yet, but he's flying this weekend, and has limited access to internet on the hotel computer where he's staying.

I will text him your "hello" and tell him you miss him!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 12:16:19 am

Thanks Chucky.

It seems funny to think of him up there in the sky flying around the place. Where does he fly to? I know he comes to Australia sometimes but Im not sure how often.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 12:28:52 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 12:16:19 am

Thanks Chucky.

It seems funny to think of him up there in the sky flying around the place. Where does he fly to? I know he comes to Australia sometimes but Im not sure how often.

I'm not sure either, and yeah, it's weird to think of him jetting about. 

I just sent your greetings.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:44:24 am

I am so far behind!!! My work with these three jobs is not contributing to my social well being, but I know it could be that I may end up with no jobs so I have to work hard now for sure while I have them. Is Arizona still happening, and what about Alberta?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 01:49:05 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:44:24 am

Is Arizona still happening, and what about Alberta?

No,  Arizona is not happening.  A number of people here and on DCF who were going to come, had to back out due to economic reasons.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 08, 2009, 11:05:00 am

 tell MAtt hello from me and  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 11:17:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 01:49:05 am

No,  Arizona is not happening.  A number of people here and on DCF who were going to come, had to back out due to economic reasons.

Yeah, I just read that. It's a shame, but like I have said in other posts I really need to be careful about spending any money. This economy sucks in a bad way!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 12:16:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that eveyrone is having a good Sunday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:08:56 pm

It sure is a different Sunday here than last Sunday. We were having a blizzard then and everything was hanging and covered in snow. Now this Sunday it is way up in the 70s, near 80, and the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming. It's a totally different world. How is it up in New Jersey?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 01:32:04 pm

It's a good day here in NJ.  61 degrees and partly cloudy.

I think the last of the snow has melted now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:34:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 01:32:04 pm

It's a good day here in NJ.  61 degrees and partly cloudy.

I think the last of the snow has melted now.  ;D

I'm glad mine is gone too. How much did you get up there?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 08, 2009, 01:45:38 pm

Its nice here too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 08, 2009, 02:11:35 pm

How was the dancing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 02:24:05 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on March 08, 2009, 01:34:43 pm

I'm glad mine is gone too. How much did you get up there?

The last storm up here dropped about 7 inches.  Not sure how much we had all season.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 02:26:09 pm

Quote from: Kelda on March 08, 2009, 02:11:35 pm

How was the dancing?

Hiya Kelda!

The dancing was fun.  The first section was run by an aerobic instructor.  He warmed us up, put is into a sweat, and then taught us the Hustle.

We also learned the Bailando, and a third one that I think was called the "Chili Cha Cha".

Good night of exercise and fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 06:01:06 pm

Looks like you enjoyed the dance lessons Chucky.

I love to watch a bloke who can really dance well..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 06:10:01 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 06:01:06 pm

Looks like you enjoyed the dance lessons Chucky.

I love to watch a bloke who can really dance well..

Hiya Susie!

I don't know that I dance well, but I have fun!  That's the most important part.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 08, 2009, 06:31:02 pm

and that your such a lovely son going with you Mum!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 06:50:44 pm

Quote from: Kelda on March 08, 2009, 06:31:02 pm

and that your such a lovely son going with you Mum!  :)

Definately.......whatever the results, fun time spent with your mum like this, is priceless.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 07:12:44 pm

Oh, it was a lot of fun to be dancing with Mom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 08, 2009, 07:18:20 pm

My son Paul, is a great rock n roller......many times when we were at a party when he was a teen him and I used to get up and dance to the old rock n roll songs.

And when my grandson was a toddler, I used to dance around with him. Our favourite song to dance to was The Wonder of You by Elvis, and everytime I hear that song, I picture the two of us dancing around the loungeroom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2009, 07:24:15 pm

Awwwwwwwwwwww......that's soooo cute!

My mom and I always danced to disco music.  Mom loves Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 09, 2009, 04:26:45 am

My mom and I joined ballroom dance classes.  She was in her forties and i was in my twenties.  My instructor was very cute. Tall guy with blue eyes and blonde hair.  We had a wonderful time doing that kind of stuff together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2009, 08:33:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, it's Monday again.

bleh!


hope that everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2009, 02:38:03 pm

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(


I just spent the past 2 weeks boxing up closed loans that were supposed to be sent out of our prior location by another L.A.  It took me 30 boxes to get it all taken care of, and the truck is coming tomorrow to remove them all.

So I turned my attention to the file room to go though our other files, and I found MORE boxes that need to be labeled, inventoried and then send a request for another pick up.

I've just passed box #32  (yes 32 more boxes) and I'm really starting to get pissed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 09, 2009, 05:11:05 pm

So much for computers LESSENING paper work eh?

I used to work as a Loans Officer for a credit union, and the paperwork was unbelievble.

Not only the pages and pages of contract, but then another piece of paper signed to say that this has been explained, another piece of paper signed to say that you have sighted that piece of paper. Then a copy for the husband and a copy for the wife and a copy for someone else.

At least now all the copies can be printed on a computer.

I remember many more years ago I was in the same kind of job for a finance company, before computers and printers, and we used to type up all those copies of contracts in a typewriter, with carbon paper between each copy. If we made a typing error we used white out on each copy, some of them were a bloody mess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 09, 2009, 05:38:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 09, 2009, 02:38:03 pm

>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(


I just spent the past 2 weeks boxing up closed loans that were supposed to be sent out of our prior location by another L.A.  It took me 30 boxes to get it all taken care of, and the truck is coming tomorrow to remove them all.

So I turned my attention to the file room to go though our other files, and I found MORE boxes that need to be labeled, inventoried and then send a request for another pick up.

I've just passed box #32  (yes 32 more boxes) and I'm really starting to get pissed!

Just smile and remember, you have a job!  :-* ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 09, 2009, 06:47:23 pm

Could be worse.
Today I rang up a womans bill which had 10 T- bones on it, which she duly paid for, I use that term very loosely, with food stamps.
 I stood there thinking/seething,that I used to own this store and I am buying ground chuck !!!
Not only that she had the audacity to ask me ifI could possibly ring up the 18 pack of beer as groceries, as she could not get beer on food stamps. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too fuc-ing right, thought I while informing her politely that I could do no such thing. Some people, where is their conscience ? same place as their brains, missing presumed dead.

Still at least I do have a job although at the moment that is scant consollation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 09, 2009, 07:04:18 pm

Im not sure how the "food stamps" thing works over there. We dont have them.

What kind of situation do you have to be in to get them?

How many do you get?

Why do some get them and some dont?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 07:08:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Tuesday to you!  Hope that everyone is well today!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 07:13:33 am

Quote from: garycottle on March 10, 2009, 07:04:39 am

Hi there Chuck.  Thought you and your friends might like to take...

The Golden Girls Quiz

http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/goldengirlsquiz.html (http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/goldengirlsquiz.html)

I took it, and I was told that I was a Dorothy type.   :P

I was told I'm most like Rose Nyland.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2009, 07:35:10 am

Good morning, Chuck.

The thing I can say about Tuesday---at least it's not Monday! And American Idol will be on tonight. And 3 more days til I get a vacation! YaY.

Happy Tuesday, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 10, 2009, 09:06:16 am

Glad to see another American Idol fan on here.

We get it in Oz on our Wednsday night which is only a few hours after you get it live over there. I watch it every week. I like Simon Cowell, he is usually honest in what he says, even though it might be hurtful.

We also get an Australian Idol over here, shown at a different time of the year than the American version.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:26:28 am

I must admit, I'm not a big American Idol fan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 10, 2009, 04:16:54 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 09, 2009, 07:04:18 pm

Im not sure how the "food stamps" thing works over there. We dont have them.

What kind of situation do you have to be in to get them?

How many do you get?

Why do some get them and some dont?

I'm not sure of all the details so I was hoping someone else would answer, but it basically has to do with income levels. 

I believe they look at a person's income compared with their fixed necessary expenses (rent, etc.) and then some table determines whether or not they qualify for any food stamps, and if so, for how many.  The number of people in the household (children, etc.) is also a factor.

It's a way of helping people whose situation (low-income, laid off, etc.) means they wouldn't otherwise be able to afford food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 05:02:53 pm

Quote

I was told I'm most like Rose Nyland.     

Is she the ditzy one? If so I'll agree to that! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :laugh:  :-*

Quote

The thing I can say about Tuesday---at least it's not Monday! And American Idol will be on tonight. And 3 more days til I get a vacation! YaY.

I know!  ;D
I love AI!! I am so glad they got rid of Tatiana. What a nut job!
SHe got on my last nerve >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 10, 2009, 06:45:21 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 09, 2009, 07:04:18 pm

Im not sure how the "food stamps" thing works over there. We dont have them.

What kind of situation do you have to be in to get them?

How many do you get?

Why do some get them and some dont?

Well the ones I see fall into 3 very broad categories. The women with multiple kids to multiple fathers,the drug dealers with huge Cadillacs, obligatory spinners, and  fancy paint job.The latter come in with wads of cash to pay for beer and then get all the food on the stamps.I kid you not, $65,000 car and food stamps.This group areof course the sirloin, fillet, etc big red meat purchasers. !!!!

The last category are the addicts, alcohol and drugs.They either stink of beer at 8.00am or are so wired on crack they cant stay still long enough to slide their cards. The women with kids and addicts are normally in their night wear.The dealers are in very smart suits, with masses of bling, and diamond studded Rolexes, no I am not joking.They could sell their watches and feed themselves for a year.

The poor hardworking, but low paid honest folk do not seem to get anything,They are the ones usually counting out pennies for bread and the disgusting fake cheese stuff. It has all been a real eye opener. I tell you one good run to Miami, I would be set for life. I am joking of course.

It seems like crime and irresponsibility do pay. I would love to report half of them, but would be terrified of the repercussions,somewhere between maimed for life and the morgue !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:18:13 pm

One of the negative aspects with food stamps is that they must be used for food.

So someone with food stamps can buy cupcakes, chips, doughnuts and crappy stuff, but they can't use them to buy soap, shampoo, diapers, or other necessities.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 10, 2009, 08:22:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:18:13 pm

One of the negative aspects with food stamps is that they must be used for food.

So someone with food stamps can buy cupcakes, chips, doughnuts and crappy stuff, but they can't use them to buy soap, shampoo, diapers, or other necessities.

So they just get FAT and DIRTY. :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:26:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 07:13:33 am

I was told I'm most like Rose Nyland.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Im most like Dorthy!
Who knew, me and Bea!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:28:19 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:26:28 pm

Im most like Dorthy!
Who knew, me and Bea!!  :laugh:

It's like twins!  Except Bea has a deeper voice!




*runs from Richard*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:29:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:28:19 pm

It's like twins!  Except Bea has a deeper voice!




*runs from Richard*

Why it's true!
She has a deeper voice than Walter Cronkite!  :laugh:
I always thought she was a man dressed like a lady when I was little!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:35:05 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:29:37 pm

I always thought she was a man dressed like a lady when I was little!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:37:22 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:26:28 pm

Im most like Dorthy!
Who knew, me and Bea!!  :laugh:

anyone want to guess which I am most like??

































Blanche!!




which is ridiculous, I am not a bit like Blanche!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:38:50 pm

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:37:22 pm

anyone want to guess which I am most like??


Blanche!!

which is ridiculous, I am not a bit like Blanche!!

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight................... Jess, you little vixen!  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:38:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:18:13 pm

One of the negative aspects with food stamps is that they must be used for food.

So someone with food stamps can buy cupcakes, chips, doughnuts and crappy stuff, but they can't use them to buy soap, shampoo, diapers, or other necessities.

Well, there are other programs for things like that. WIC is one.
Foodstamps are great for people who actually need them.
However, as is the problem with many facets of our society, those who are getting them actually have to be responsible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:39:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:38:50 pm

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight................... Jess, you little vixen!  >:D

who? me??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:40:04 pm

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:37:22 pm

anyone want to guess which I am most like??
Blanche!!
which is ridiculous, I am not a bit like Blanche!!

Oh, you are when it comes to Don!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:41:16 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:38:55 pm

Well, there are other programs for things like that. WIC is one.
Foodstamps are great for people who actually need them.
However, as is the problem with many facets of our society, those who are getting them actually have to be responsible.

I have a friend that worked at Kmart...when her boss's wife got pregnant she was all excited about being able to get WIC...

They made 85000 a YEAR!  >:( ::) ::)

she wasnt' eligible! crazy woman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:43:23 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:40:04 pm

Oh, you are when it comes to Don!  ;D

well I have to be, I dont' want him wandering off on me...there is three or four slutpuppies runnin' round town that would SNATCH him right up if I dont' keep him home!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:46:29 pm

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:39:52 pm

who? me??

*looks around*

I don't see anyone else named Jess on my blog........>:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:46:49 pm

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:43:23 pm

well I have to be, I dont' want him wandering off on me...there is three or four slutpuppies runnin' round town that would SNATCH him right up if I dont' keep him home!!

Oh as if!
He's to skeered to even think about it! LOL
You don't piss off country gals! They have guns and can use 'em! Turn ya from a rooster to a hen with one shot........................at a distance even!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:47:18 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:26:28 pm

Im most like Dorthy!
Who knew, me and Bea!!  :laugh:

Dorothy huh?

Hmmmmm.......

I had you pegged more as Rose.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:47:49 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:47:18 pm

Dorothy huh?

Hmmmmm.......

I had you pegged more as Rose.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I thought he'd be more like Blanche............ :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:48:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:46:29 pm

*looks around*

I don't see anyone else named Jess on my blog........>:D

*stands up looks high...bends down and looks under table...*

durn, he IS talking about me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:51:04 pm

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:48:32 pm

*stands up looks high...bends down and looks under table...*

durn, he IS talking about me!

She is done smart, ain't she?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:51:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:47:49 pm

I thought he'd be more like Blanche............ :-X

*snort*

I was trying to be kind.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:52:05 pm

Quote

Dorothy huh?

Hmmmmm.......

I had you pegged more as Rose.

Not even funny!!  >:( :laugh:

Quote

I thought he'd be more like Blanche............

Still not laughing!!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:52:44 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:51:33 pm

*snort*

I was trying to be kind.

 ;D

Try harder there missy!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:53:31 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:46:49 pm

Oh as if!
He's to skeered to even think about it! LOL
You don't piss off country gals! They have guns and can use 'em! Turn ya from a rooster to a hen with one shot........................at a distance even!  :laugh:  :laugh:

 ;D ;D ;)

I would wait til he was asleep and tie him to the bed...whoop his behiney!

and not in a GOOD way!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:54:20 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:52:44 pm

Try harder there missy!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :P

With Designing Women..... who would you be?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:54:31 pm

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 08:53:31 pm

;D ;D ;)

I would wait til he was asleep and tie him to the bed...whoop his behiney!

and not in a GOOD way!

ROTFLMAO!!
Thats what I'm talkin about!  :o
Scary!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:55:28 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:52:44 pm

Try harder there missy!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Am I supposed to be skeered?

 :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:56:13 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:54:20 pm

:P

With Designing Women..... who would you be?

Lord! Do they have a test for that?

I'd be Bernice!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:56:43 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:55:28 pm

Am I supposed to be skeered?

 :D

I reckon not, you know me to well!  :-\  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:57:50 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 08:56:13 pm

Lord! Do they have a test for that?

I'd be Bernice!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

LMAO !!!!

I didn't even think about her !

I love that show.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:59:01 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:54:20 pm

:P

With Designing Women..... who would you be?

*raises hand*

Ohhhh Ohhhh!  He'd be Charlene!  the one who always went off on tangents!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:00:37 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g9p-Y_nBdc&playnext_from=PL&feature=PlayList&p=B11A7D118A8E2F59&playnext=1&index=28[/youtube]


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:00:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 08:59:01 pm

*raises hand*

Ohhhh Ohhhh!  He'd be Charlene!  the one who always went off on tangents!

BINGO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


LMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 09:02:09 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 08:57:50 pm

LMAO !!!!

I didn't even think about her !

I love that show.

I loved it too!
Suzanne was hilarious and I had a crush on Annie Potts ever since seeing her on Corvette Summer with Mark Hamill!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:04:50 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 09:02:09 pm

I loved it too!
Suzanne was hilarious and I had a crush on Annie Potts ever since seeing her on Corvette Summer with Mark Hamill!  :laugh:

Suzanne was my favorite character.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:07:17 pm

and that.....

was the night....

the lights went out...


IN GEORGIA!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 09:10:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:07:17 pm

and that.....

was the night....

the lights went out...


IN GEORGIA!

I love that!
Do you remember them playing it in the bar and everyone saying the words in unison?
So funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:12:28 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 09:10:12 pm

I love that!
Do you remember them playing it in the bar and everyone saying the words in unison?
So funny!

I do.

I also remember Julia using that line the one time she told off that girl that was making fun of Suzanne for twirling batons in a previous
beauty pagent !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:13:44 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 09:10:12 pm

I love that!
Do you remember them playing it in the bar and everyone saying the words in unison?  So funny!

I sure do!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 09:15:59 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:12:28 pm

I do.

I also remember Julia using that line the one time she told off that girl that was making fun of Suzanne for twirling batons in a previous
beauty pagent !!!

I know! Julia could deliver a speech!
Here in Atlanta they play that scene up in the big screens at the bar I go dancin at and everyone says the speech word for word!
It's funnu as hell!
As soon as it's over the lights go out and they play the song "Thats the night the lights went out in Georgia"  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 10, 2009, 09:16:56 pm

You go, girl.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MyT7utAZm4[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:20:02 pm

Thats too funny! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:20:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 10, 2009, 09:16:56 pm

You go, girl.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MyT7utAZm4[/youtube]

I LOVE IT !!!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:33:38 pm

And suddenly, everyone was gone!

 :laugh:

Well, on a high note, I got my new cell phone tonight.  Went to Fed Ex and picked it up, and I'm charging it now.

At one point (perhaps Friday night) I'll take it to the Verizon store to get all my numbers transferred.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:35:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 09:33:38 pm

And suddenly, everyone was gone!

 :laugh:

Well, on a high note, I got my new cell phone tonight.  Went to Fed Ex and picked it up, and I'm charging it now.

At one point (perhaps Friday night) I'll take it to the Verizon store to get all my numbers transferred.

What kind did you get?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 10:01:42 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 09:35:41 pm

What kind did you get?

I got the Verizon LG VX5500.












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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 10:05:02 pm

Nice.

I hate trying to learn everything on a new phone though ! :laugh:

I don't read instrctions. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 10:06:09 pm

I keep the instruction books, just in case.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 10, 2009, 10:12:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 10:06:09 pm

I keep the instruction books, just in case.

 ;D

I get Ashley to show me how the darn thing works !!!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 10, 2009, 10:24:20 pm

Cell phone looks nice, Chuck.

My old one is a Verizon LG, too, but I don't know the model number.

It's all silver.  Your new one looks snazzier.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on March 10, 2009, 11:14:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2009, 07:13:33 am

I was told I'm most like Rose Nyland.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Don't feel bad Chuck. I was told I'm most like Rose too. :-\

:laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2009, 11:19:43 pm

Rose also.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 11:29:56 pm

I am the only Blanche??

 :( :(

I am kinda embarrassed here...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 10, 2009, 11:36:24 pm

Blanche was loosey goosey.   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Maybe Blanche the Southern Belle is what's coming out in you.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 10, 2009, 11:37:36 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 10, 2009, 11:36:24 pm

Blanche was loosey goosey.   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Maybe Blanche the Southern Belle is what's coming out in you.  ::)

well I dont' think that I picked what SHE would pick! that test was FIXED!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 11:59:45 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 10, 2009, 09:16:56 pm

You go, girl.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MyT7utAZm4[/youtube]

OMG!!!
I LOVE that!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 11, 2009, 12:08:29 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 10, 2009, 11:59:45 pm

OMG!!!
I LOVE that!!

I was hoping to find the one where they were all having dinner and "RayDon" came over and wanted to sit with them.."and on behalf of ALL the women in the world, may I say THANK YOU RAY DON"....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

couldn't NOBODY dress somebody down like Julia...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 11, 2009, 12:10:45 am

Quote from: injest on March 11, 2009, 12:08:29 am

I was hoping to find the one where they were all having dinner and "RayDon" came over and wanted to sit with them.."and on behalf of ALL the women in the world, may I say THANK YOU RAY DON"....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

couldn't NOBODY dress somebody down like Julia...

She did have a gift!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 07:12:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 07:13:45 am

Quote from: injest on March 10, 2009, 11:29:56 pm

I am the only Blanche??

 :( :(

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 10, 2009, 11:36:24 pm

Blanche was loosey goosey.   :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Ooooooh!  Shasta done called out Jess!  :o   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 07:17:12 am

Quote from: injest on March 11, 2009, 12:08:29 am

I was hoping to find the one where they were all having dinner and "RayDon" came over and wanted to sit with them.."and on behalf of ALL the women in the world, may I say THANK YOU RAY DON"....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

couldn't NOBODY dress somebody down like Julia...

LMAO!  I remember that one!

I always loved when Suzanne would talk about homosexuals.....just the way she said the word....all quick..."homaseckuals"

 :laugh:


One episode that killed me needs to be explained......My friend Tina and I used to imitate Rula Lenska in the Alberto VO5 commercials...."Look at me (hair flip)  Come closer....I'm Rula Lenska." and then we'd debate why she got that role, when she wasn't successful here in the states.

In one episode that we happened to catch in repeats, Charlene says "Who the hell is Rula Lenska?"  and Tina and I lost it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 11, 2009, 07:27:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 07:13:45 am

Ooooooh!  Shasta done called out Jess!  :o   :laugh:

THIS from a man that has a whole day devoted to 'humping'... ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:05:22 am

Quote from: injest on March 11, 2009, 07:27:33 am

THIS from a man that has a whole day devoted to 'humping'... ::) ::)

and what's wrong with that?    ;D  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 12:20:27 pm

(http://1389blog.com/pix/SmileyAngryOrange.png)


I'm soooo heated right now over this new phone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 12:24:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 12:20:27 pm

(http://1389blog.com/pix/SmileyAngryOrange.png)


I'm soooo heated right now over this new phone.

LMAO !!!

Having trouble figuring it out?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 11, 2009, 12:48:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 12:20:27 pm

(http://1389blog.com/pix/SmileyAngryOrange.png)


I'm soooo heated right now over this new phone.

Poor Chuckie's having a hot flash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 02:34:35 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 12:24:39 pm

LMAO !!!

Having trouble figuring it out?

Verizon is having trouble figuring it out!

I've charged and activated the phone, but there is an application that needs to be downloaded to my new phone to transfer my numbers to the new phone from the old phone. 

I went to the Verizon store, and they could't do it.  Something about not being able to 'read' the phone.  So I went back to work, and tried their website, that didn't work either.

I then spent about 40 minutes on the phone with customer service, and tech services.  The program is saying it doesn't recognize my account, and therefore I can't download the program, so I cant transfer my contacts.

 >:(

Got a call saying the tech dept. will get back to me between now, and three days from now.

 ::)

I also found out that my ring tones will not transfer, so if I want the same ringtones that I have now, I have to download them again, at $1.99 a ring tone.

 >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 11, 2009, 03:13:37 pm

Poor Chuckie! 

When I bought a new phone, I had the AT&T geek change everything over before I left the store!

Can you still use your old phone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 11, 2009, 04:14:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 02:34:35 pm

Verizon is having trouble figuring it out!

I've charged and activated the phone, but there is an application that needs to be downloaded to my new phone to transfer my numbers to the new phone from the old phone. 

I went to the Verizon store, and they could't do it.  Something about not being able to 'read' the phone.  So I went back to work, and tried their website, that didn't work either.

I then spent about 40 minutes on the phone with customer service, and tech services.  The program is saying it doesn't recognize my account, and therefore I can't download the program, so I cant transfer my contacts.

 >:(

Got a call saying the tech dept. will get back to me between now, and three days from now.

 ::)

I also found out that my ring tones will not transfer, so if I want the same ringtones that I have now, I have to download them again, at $1.99 a ring tone.

 >:(

They tried to do that to me about the ringtones too Chuckie!
I called them up and raised hell followed by an e-mail to customer no service. they sent me an e-mail apologizing saying to send them a list of my ringtones and they would credit me back for each one. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 11, 2009, 06:14:43 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 10, 2009, 08:22:30 pm

So they just get FAT and DIRTY. :o

That's about it. They can't even get toilet tissue on them.So they buy a laod of crap food, chips, cookies, candies etc, even sodas.But cannot get the toilet tissue for when they spend half their life in the bathroom!!!

There is not even a curb on diabetics buying truck loads of bad food and then having major diabetic problems, it's nuts.

Today I had a woman moaning that she only had $10 left for the rest of the month. Did she buy 10lbs of ground beef whch is on offer for 99 cents a pound. Oh no, $10 worth of chips, caked and soda. I give up.

Me I bought enough ground beef, now in the freezer to last for weeks, meatballs, spaghetti, lasagne, chilli, shepherds pie,tacos, tortillas, hamburhgers,the list is endless. All for $10. A bargain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:17:32 pm

Well, the cell phone is finally up and working!

Thank God!  What an ordeal!

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:20:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:17:32 pm

Well, the cell phone is finally up and working!

Thank God!  What an ordeal!

 ::)

OMG !!!!!

You poor baby !!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:20:44 pm

Don't make me hit you with a pan, Karen!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:21:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:20:44 pm

Don't make me hit you with a pan, Karen!

Oh, you know you want to !!!!!!!

 ;D

I've kind of been missing that ! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:22:18 pm

I miss Matty.

 :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:26:07 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:22:18 pm

I miss Matty.

 :(

Oh, I spoke to him tonight, he's doing well, his computer is in the shop getting reparied, he should be back soon.

;D

Oh, P.S.  NEVER call him Matty.  He hates it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:28:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:26:07 pm

Oh, I spoke to him tonight, he's doing well, his computer is in the shop getting reparied, he should be back soon.

;D

Oh, P.S.  NEVER call him Matty.  He hates it.

Oh, didn't I hear you call him that a time or two?

 8)

I actually called him Mathew.  Like I called Rich, Richard.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:33:16 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:28:25 pm

Oh, didn't I hear you call him that a time or two?

 8)

I actually called him Mathew.  Like I called Rich, Richard.

Not at all, he warned me about that before we met!  I knew not to make that mistake.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:34:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:33:16 pm

Not at all, he warned me about that before we met!  I knew not to make that mistake.

:D :D :D

How about Pookie then?

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:40:01 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:34:29 pm

How about Pookie then?

 :laugh: :laugh:

I don't think I've ever called anyone "pookie".

Matthew suits him just fine.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 11, 2009, 09:44:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2009, 09:26:07 pm

Oh, I spoke to him tonight, he's doing well, his computer is in the shop getting reparied, he should be back soon.

;D

Oh, P.S.  NEVER call him Matty.  He hates it.

Hope to see him back here soon, Chuck.

And I'll remember that about "Matty." 

I found a restaurant online in NYC called Matt's Grill.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 12, 2009, 12:55:40 am

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/funny-pictures-cats-would-snap-if-they-had-thumbs.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 12, 2009, 04:33:54 am

Quote from: injest on March 12, 2009, 12:55:40 am

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/funny-pictures-cats-would-snap-if-they-had-thumbs.jpg)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 06:58:08 am

OMG!  Love the cat pic!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 06:59:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Thursday!!!

Inching closer and closer to the weekend!  Yay!

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 12, 2009, 08:35:56 am

Morning Chucky, hope your Thursday is good.

Ours was wet. I'm about to hit the sack,its a good night for sleepin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 12, 2009, 08:37:45 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 12, 2009, 08:35:56 am

Morning Chucky, hope your Thursday is good.

Ours was wet. I'm about to hit the sack,its a good night for sleepin.

our Thursday is wet too! you are right, good for napping!

you think my boss would mind?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 08:59:04 am

Quote from: karen1129 on March 11, 2009, 09:34:29 pm

How about Pookie then?

 :laugh: :laugh:

Or Snookums?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:13:46 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 08:59:04 am

Or Snookums?  ;D

Snookums?  Pookie?  Where do you people come up with this stuff?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 12, 2009, 09:20:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:13:46 am

Snookums?  Pookie?  Where do you people come up with this stuff?

I had a boyfriend a long long long long time ago, who called me PETAL.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:22:36 am

I can't see a man wanting to be called "Pookie" or "snukums".


Stud Beast maybe...... :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 12, 2009, 10:12:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:13:46 am

Snookums?  Pookie?  Where do you people come up with this stuff?

How about Sugarbabe.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 10:17:56 am

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 12, 2009, 10:26:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 10:17:56 am

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

Whut?  You didn't like that one either ? 

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 10:43:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 09:22:36 am

I can't see a man wanting to be called "Pookie" or "snukums".


Stud Beast maybe...... :laugh:

Nah. Stud muffin, maybe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 10:44:24 am

Quote from: karen1129 on March 12, 2009, 10:12:29 am

How about Sugarbabe.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Or Sweet Baboo.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 12, 2009, 10:53:45 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 12, 2009, 10:43:39 am

Nah. Stud muffin, maybe.

How about Wild Stallion !

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 11:33:29 am

apparently, someone put stuff in your coffee today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on March 12, 2009, 11:45:14 am

Ya know, Pookie was Garfield's teddy bear!  Garfield was my favorite cartoon as a kid. :)


<img src="http://www.divshare.com/img/6786509-b17.jpg" border="0" />

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 12, 2009, 01:03:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2009, 10:17:56 am

Karen>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/frypan.gif)<<<Chuck

The frying pan returns!!!!!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2009, 07:04:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

I have an appointment to get my taxes done.  ::)

Oh, the excitement.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 13, 2009, 07:14:38 am

Mornin Chucky.....

Friday night here and Im watching the first game of the football season. Rugby League football.

18 all with 8 minutes to go, so its a good game.

Have a good friday and a better weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2009, 07:15:55 am

*waves to Susie*

Good to see ya, sweetie!  Hope you're well!

Sounds like the game is a great match.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2009, 07:30:46 am

Hey, it's Friday the 13th again!  Damn!  How many of those are we having?

:D :D :D

On this date last month, the Brokies were together in NYC.


(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/musical1_photoalbum/Brokies%20in%20NYC/February2009089.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 13, 2009, 07:38:33 am

Happy Friday, Chuck! YaY!! Friday love! Plus I have a week off. No plans. But a week off, nevertheless!  ;D  Enjoy your Friday the 13th.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 13, 2009, 07:40:30 am

Thats a great pic Chucky, and no doubt brings back lots of happy memories.

Dont you wish sometimes that time could stand still for moment like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 13, 2009, 07:47:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 13, 2009, 07:30:46 am

Hey, it's Friday the 13th again!  Damn!  How many of those are we having?

:D :D :D

On this date last month, the Brokies were together in NYC.


(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/musical1_photoalbum/Brokies%20in%20NYC/February2009089.jpg)

I see nothing but trouble...trouble on the left, trouble on the right...trouble down front...trouble in the bac...wait! that is Richard!! He isn't trouble..and there is ZK...he is not trouble...

ok I see a LITTLE trouble...(mainly down front....)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 13, 2009, 08:08:21 am

morning chuck, sweetie. 

You all look so cold in that pic.  we are having our own brokie meet here on the gulf coast of FLorida!  I'll post pics on my blog.

So we have a no stress low key weekend planned ahead.  Lynne is here and she's wonderful to have around.  SO easy going.

Taxed dont sound fun. Yuk!  Hope you find time to have SOME fun.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 13, 2009, 02:23:07 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 13, 2009, 07:40:30 am

Thats a great pic Chucky, and no doubt brings back lots of happy memories.

Dont you wish sometimes that time could stand still for moment like that.

Yes, yes, yes!  Yes to the happy memories, and yes to wishing time could stand still like that.

It just calls for a repeat performance!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2009, 01:02:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Saturday to you all!

I hope that everyone is having a good day.

Got my taxes done today!  ;D   I'm happy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 14, 2009, 01:08:05 pm

Happy Saturday to you, too, Chuck.

Mine's good. I'm starting my spring break today--but the weather isn't very springy. It's cold.

You are happy---sounds like you got a refund. YaY!!!

I got my taxes done 2 weeks ago and my refunds were deposited in the bank this week. Mine was a little less than last year's and I don't know why. I'm just happy that I didn't have to pay.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2009, 01:32:45 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 14, 2009, 01:08:05 pm

You are happy---sounds like you got a refund. YaY!!!

Oh yes!  ;D

I plan to use the money to pay for my car insurance for the year.  ;D  Just in case my job decides I'm not "needed".

I haven't been led to believe that, however, I don't want to take chances.  It would be one less bill during the year I would have to pay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 14, 2009, 08:39:21 pm

Hey, Chuck.  I sure hope it never comes to you not being "needed."

But I think it's very practical to put your money into insurance now, so you don't have to deal with that bill later in the year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 14, 2009, 08:49:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2009, 01:32:45 pm

Oh yes!  ;D

I plan to use the money to pay for my car insurance for the year.  ;D  Just in case my job decides I'm not "needed".

I haven't been led to believe that, however, I don't want to take chances.  It would be one less bill during the year I would have to pay.

Very mature of you! And good forward thinking.  Then when insurance comes due and you are still working---you'll have extra $$ anyway!  ;)

I just would love to buy clothes and go to movies and eat out and buy gifts with mine.

But my better judgment says to pay extra on my bills.
Alas and BOO.  :-\ :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2009, 08:57:57 pm

always go with the better judgement!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 15, 2009, 11:48:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2009, 08:57:57 pm

always go with the better judgement!

;D

now this is a surprise....

I figured you for a hit the store I need a new pair a boots, kinda guy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2009, 01:35:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2009, 01:36:39 pm

Quote from: injest on March 15, 2009, 11:48:03 am

now this is a surprise....

I figured you for a hit the store I need a new pair a boots, kinda guy!

Well, I don't need any at the moment.  If I did, I would've put a small amount aside for the boots.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 15, 2009, 07:25:28 pm

I think you are doing what a lot of people are doing Chucky.

People are looking at their debts and trying to get rid of them, instead of going out and buying stuff.

Australia has now distributed the second stage of their stimulus package.

The first payout was to pensioners, and even a large percentage of them, banked the money instead of buying something with it.

The second payout this week, is to low income earners, and parents of school children, and it seems like they are paying off debt or keeping it for bills, instead of going out and buying things.

People are just not confident in spending money anymore.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2009, 07:41:37 pm

This year is the year of saving!

;D


Hiya Susie!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2009, 07:13:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

So, does anyone actually like Mondays?

bleh!

Had strange dreams last night.  I was a contestant on "I Love Money 2" and was working to get a character called "The Entertainer" kicked off the show.

::)

I was also training for a boxing match as well, against "Danger" from the show "For the Love Of Ray J".

I think this dream is telling me that perhaps I'm watching too much "reality" tv.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 16, 2009, 07:22:30 am

This Monday is OK. I'm off work.  ;D  I am up letting the dogs out, and I will soon go back to sleep.

I've seen I Love Money 2--Frank the Entertainer has been on I Love New York and I Love Money 1. Maybe you have overdosed on him!

Is Danger a girl? I haven't seen For the Love of RayJ, but I know girls are competing for his attention.

Anyway. I'm sure you didn't rest well if you had all those dreams. So--be sure to stay awake at work today.

Happy Monday! It'll be Friday in a flash!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 16, 2009, 07:55:38 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 16, 2009, 07:22:30 am

This Monday is OK. I'm off work.  ;D  I am up letting the dogs out, and I will soon go back to sleep.

I've seen I Love Money 2--Frank the Entertainer has been on I Love New York and I Love Money 1. Maybe you have overdosed on him!

Is Danger a girl? I haven't seen For the Love of RayJ, but I know girls are competing for his attention.

Anyway. I'm sure you didn't rest well if you had all those dreams. So--be sure to stay awake at work today.

Happy Monday! It'll be Friday in a flash!  ;)

oh SURE you can say that! YOU are off today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2009, 08:30:03 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 16, 2009, 07:22:30 am

Is Danger a girl? I haven't seen For the Love of RayJ, but I know girls are competing for his attention.

Yes, "Danger" is a girl, but I still don't know if I was training to fight with her (as in on the same team) or against her.

 :laugh:

It was a doozy of a dream!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 16, 2009, 09:51:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2009, 07:13:53 am

Had strange dreams last night.  I was a contestant on "I Love Money 2" and was working to get a character called "The Entertainer" kicked off the show.

::)

I was also training for a boxing match as well, against "Danger" from the show "For the Love Of Ray J".

I think this dream is telling me that perhaps I'm watching too much "reality" tv.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good morning, Chuck!  Doesn't sound like a very restful night, with all that competition going on.

Maybe your analysis is right, you do watch too much "reality" tv.

You could try soap operas.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2009, 08:18:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We made it through Monday, and I hope everyone is having a great day today!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

Did you remember to wear green today?


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/4098.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 17, 2009, 09:01:13 am

I was JUST gonna remind you!!

don't want to get PINCHED!!

well not by just any ol person... ;)

Happy St Patty's Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 17, 2009, 09:08:43 pm

Quote from: Cellar O'Dweller on March 16, 2009, 07:13:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

So, does anyone actually like Mondays?

bleh!

Had strange dreams last night.  I was a contestant on "I Love Money 2" and was working to get a character called "The Entertainer" kicked off the show.

::)

I was also training for a boxing match as well, against "Danger" from the show "For the Love Of Ray J".

I think this dream is telling me that perhaps I'm watching too much "reality" tv.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Here I was thinking you'd be dreaming about being a participant in American Idol, or a dance reality show! Oh well I guess its better than dreaming about survivor or that gross show where they eat all those insects YUK (that is barring wichety grubs - yum) LOL

Happy St Patricks Day CD

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2009, 09:11:40 pm

Quote from: ZK on March 17, 2009, 09:08:43 pm

Here I was thinking you'd be dreaming about being a participant in American Idol, or a dance reality show! Oh well I guess its better than dreaming about survivor or that gross show where they eat all those insects YUK (that is barring wichety grubs - yum) LOL
Happy St Patricks Day CD

excuse you?  Yuck!  Witchety Grubs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 17, 2009, 09:52:50 pm

Hi, Matt!  I see your computer is working again, or at least you are at a computer somewhere.

Welcome back.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, a little late in your part of the world.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 17, 2009, 11:57:31 pm

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/funny-pictures-your-cat-ate-a-leprechaun1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 18, 2009, 10:11:12 am

Quote from: injest on March 17, 2009, 11:57:31 pm

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/funny-pictures-your-cat-ate-a-leprechaun1.jpg)

 :laugh:    :laugh:    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2009, 12:46:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sorry for my late greeting today!  I've been busy at work, but I got most of my stuff done, and I can peek in now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 18, 2009, 08:41:10 pm

Well, Chuck........looks like no one else made it here today, either.

So I'll just say hi!

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2009, 09:12:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that you all are ok today!

Inching closer to the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2009, 09:56:47 am

It's here for me!
Headin out to the farm.
Don't know how much I can get done with my back all messed up though! :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 19, 2009, 01:30:08 pm

Your back is messed up?   :(

Take care, Rich.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 19, 2009, 01:36:54 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2009, 09:56:47 am

It's here for me!
Headin out to the farm.
Don't know how much I can get done with my back all messed up though! :-\

What happened? I had to use a cold pack on my back when it was strained. That's what the DR. told me to do anyway. I just moved and it went out tho. Nothing extreme. Makes me so mad to do that!

Get better soon, Rich.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2009, 02:03:07 pm

Be safe with your back, Rich!  :-*


Hiya Deb and Shas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 19, 2009, 10:24:33 pm

Thanks guys!
I had a mishap with an onery horse a little over a year ago.
My back was really messed up to the point they wanted to fuse things together.
I decided I would go to a Chiopractor first. glad I did. He fixed me up right as rain in 3 visits.
This is the first problem I have had since then. It's a doozy but geting better.
You're right Shasta, the cold helps! I have been icing it down and alternating with a little heat but the ice reallly does the most good IMHO!!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 08:36:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

You guys probably won't see me around much this weekend.

My computer wonked out on me last night, it was hit by a Trojan, and my security scan found more Trojans on it later.

I had to shut down, and I've disconnected it, and will take it to a repair place today, to see what they can do.


I was worried what information they may have gotten, so I cancelled my ATM card, and placed a freeze on my checking and savings accounts, so that I can protect the money I have.

::)

Geez, it never fails, does it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 20, 2009, 08:41:48 am

Sorry, Chuck.

Been there, done that, and it was NO FUN. It's a pain in the BEE-HIND.

Take care and I hope you get your computer fixed with a minimum amount of problems.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 20, 2009, 08:59:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 08:36:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

You guys probably won't see me around much this weekend.

My computer wonked out on me last night, it was hit by a Trojan, and my security scan found more Trojans on it later.

I had to shut down, and I've disconnected it, and will take it to a repair place today, to see what they can do.


I was worried what information they may have gotten, so I cancelled my ATM card, and placed a freeze on my checking and savings accounts, so that I can protect the money I have.

::)

Geez, it never fails, does it?

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM???????????????????????
Wasn't a certain somebodys computer sick and just had to be fixed?
Maybe his gave yours a little somthin somthin??
I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin........ :-X :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 09:06:59 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 20, 2009, 08:59:43 am

Wasn't a certain somebodys computer sick and just had to be fixed?  Maybe his gave yours a little somthin somthin??  I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin........ :-X :-X

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


You're soooo bad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 20, 2009, 09:08:28 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 20, 2009, 08:59:43 am

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM???????????????????????
Wasn't a certain somebodys computer sick and just had to be fixed?
Maybe his gave yours a little somthin somthin??
I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin........ :-X :-X

You think them computers were canoodling?  I hope they wore their Trojans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 20, 2009, 09:32:11 am

Sorry about your computer troubles, Chuck.  Hope it's not much wrong.  We'll see you next week, Friend!
Lynne (and Dev)
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 20, 2009, 10:47:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 08:36:20 am

I was worried what information they may have gotten, so I cancelled my ATM card, and placed a freeze on my checking and savings accounts, so that I can protect the money I have.

::)

Geez, it never fails, does it?

Wow!   >:(

When I heard about your computer, I just thought about pictures, documents, and those things.

Never even occurred to me about ATM cards, checking and savings accounts, and all that.

* shakes head *

Oh, what a world!  Good luck with it all, including all that terrible inconvenience.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 20, 2009, 10:58:51 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 20, 2009, 08:59:43 am

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM???????????????????????
Wasn't a certain somebodys computer sick and just had to be fixed?
Maybe his gave yours a little somthin somthin??
I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin........ :-X :-X

Somebody is going to get their a*s whooped if they don't watch it  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 20, 2009, 11:34:19 am

Quote from: ZK on March 20, 2009, 10:58:51 am

Somebody is going to get their a*s whooped if they don't watch it  :o

Careful, Matt, he's a lot bigger than you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 20, 2009, 11:43:04 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 20, 2009, 11:34:19 am

Careful, Matt, he's a lot bigger than you!

Its okay Paul,  everyones taller than me  and I ain't scared of nuffin and nobody :D Well may be spiders their give me the hee bee zee bees

And just to clarify when I am driving  my pc always has protection. It was when I was while I was in the US it went where no pc should go  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 11:54:02 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 20, 2009, 06:38:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 11:54:02 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

It's scary to think how much personal info. we store online. I never even thought about all the financial stuff. I love my laptop, but sometimes I long for simpler times. The whole computer register system crashed at work today, so all wecould take was cash and credit. What a pain in the rear that was. Of course,according to the customers it was all my fault !!!!   Would that I had that power.

Hope your problem is not too traumatic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 21, 2009, 05:25:50 am

Oh Chucky, what a pain in the arse...Dam computers.

We realize how reliant on the bloody things when they get sick, and it is pretty scarey how much personal stuff we store in here.

And I tend to agree with Rich, it is quite a coincidence that YOUR computer and "someone else's" computer got sick at around the same time.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 04:38:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, my computer is back!

Hoooooooooraaaaaaaaaaay!

It only cost me $150.00, the Trojans have been removed, the memory upgraded, new security, and most of my files were able to be saved, and are virus free.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 21, 2009, 04:51:46 pm

YaY!!! You are lucky that your files are good! That's great!

What's up? What are you doing this Saturday? It's overcast and chilly here--rained this morning. Nicki and I went out and did errands. She had to wear her coat.  :D How is Blaze? I washed all the comforters and Peaches started chewing up one of them! I made her stop. Bad dog. I guess she doesn't like that fresh clean smell!!  :P :) Everyone got an oinkie to chew, so that was their Saturday treat!

Otherwise---BORING around here. Hope it's livelier around your neighborhood!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

I'm glad your back up and running!
What would we do without you around here. talk about boring!!!
I have been at the farm and working my aching back even more! :laugh:
Started plowing and the tractor pooped out. Found out the alernator is dead as well as the starter!
So took off the starter and took it to be re-built. tested the alternator and it is ok but needs a new belt.
So much for plowing! So, got the back hoe and dug some holes to plant my Quince trees in honor of Paul!  ;D
Also started the chicken coop (well the actual coop)! I put in the posts and laid the wire down some time ago.
Anyway, I'm pooped and my face,neck and arms are sunburnt!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 07:10:49 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

I'm glad your back up and running!  What would we do without you around here. talk about boring!!!  I have been at the farm and working my aching back even more! :laugh:  Started plowing and the tractor pooped out. Found out the alernator is dead as well as the starter!  So took off the starter and took it to be re-built. tested the alternator and it is ok but needs a new belt.
So much for plowing! So, got the back hoe and dug some holes to plant my Quince trees in honor of Paul!  ;D
Also started the chicken coop (well the actual coop)! I put in the posts and laid the wire down some time ago.
Anyway, I'm pooped and my face,neck and arms are sunburnt!  :P

Damn!  Hope your back is feeling better!

No thoughts on Matthew's threats to you here, huh?  Something about kicking your butt?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 21, 2009, 07:47:23 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

I'm glad your back up and running!
What would we do without you around here. talk about boring!!!
I have been at the farm and working my aching back even more! :laugh:
Started plowing and the tractor pooped out. Found out the alernator is dead as well as the starter!
So took off the starter and took it to be re-built. tested the alternator and it is ok but needs a new belt.
So much for plowing! So, got the back hoe and dug some holes to plant my Quince trees in honor of Paul!  ;D
Also started the chicken coop (well the actual coop)! I put in the posts and laid the wire down some time ago.
Anyway, I'm pooped and my face,neck and arms are sunburnt!  :P

Hey Rich,

I'm so honored you're planting quince trees.  Ours at the Cape are full of buds, even though it's still bitter cold here. 

Take care of that back and the sunburn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 07:48:07 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 21, 2009, 04:51:46 pm

YaY!!! You are lucky that your files are good! That's great!

What's up? What are you doing this Saturday? It's overcast and chilly here--rained this morning. Nicki and I went out and did errands. She had to wear her coat.  :D How is Blaze? I washed all the comforters and Peaches started chewing up one of them! I made her stop. Bad dog. I guess she doesn't like that fresh clean smell!!  :P :) Everyone got an oinkie to chew, so that was their Saturday treat!

Otherwise---BORING around here. Hope it's livelier around your neighborhood!!

Well, I didn't do much.  lol

I did some shopping, got to the gym, used the Wii, re-set up my computer, and now I'm here.  Basically it was a pretty easy day.

Tomorrow should be the same.  works for me!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 08:03:31 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

I'm glad your back up and running!
What would we do without you around here. talk about boring!!!
I have been at the farm and working my aching back even more! :laugh:
Started plowing and the tractor pooped out. Found out the alernator is dead as well as the starter!
So took off the starter and took it to be re-built. tested the alternator and it is ok but needs a new belt.
So much for plowing! So, got the back hoe and dug some holes to plant my Quince trees in honor of Paul!  ;D
Also started the chicken coop (well the actual coop)! I put in the posts and laid the wire down some time ago.
Anyway, I'm pooped and my face,neck and arms are sunburnt!  :P

You should be wearing sunscreen !!!!!!
 ;D

Don't make me call you mother.
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 08:05:12 pm

$150 to get your puter all cleaned up isn't bad at all Chuck.

Trojans are a bitch to get rid of.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 08:48:45 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 08:05:12 pm

$150 to get your puter all cleaned up isn't bad at all Chuck.

Trojans are a bitch to get rid of.

I know, I thought it would be a lot more expensive.....I'm glad it wasn't!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 08:49:36 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 08:03:31 pm

Don't make me call you mother.

why would you call Richard "mother"?  ???




;)   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 21, 2009, 09:10:29 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

I'm glad your back up and running!
What would we do without you around here. talk about boring!!!
I have been at the farm and working my aching back even more! :laugh:

Take care of that back, Rich.  And of that sunburn.

And yes, so glad Chuck is back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 09:34:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 08:49:36 pm

why would you call Richard "mother"?  ???




;)   :laugh:

I've called him worse.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 09:35:04 pm

Quote from: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 09:34:41 pm

I've called him worse?

 ;D

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 09:37:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2009, 09:35:04 pm

 :laugh:

Oh, he knows I wuv him.

I'll be nice so he will make me some more jelly !
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 22, 2009, 09:27:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2009, 08:36:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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You guys probably won't see me around much this weekend.

My computer wonked out on me last night, it was hit by a Trojan, and my security scan found more Trojans on it later.

I had to shut down, and I've disconnected it, and will take it to a repair place today, to see what they can do.


I was worried what information they may have gotten, so I cancelled my ATM card, and placed a freeze on my checking and savings accounts, so that I can protect the money I have.

::)

Geez, it never fails, does it?

well DANG! CD!!! BUY A TRASHCAN!!

and USE it!

flinging them things may look cool and all but seriously.... ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on March 22, 2009, 09:30:32 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 21, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

I'm glad your back up and running!
What would we do without you around here. talk about boring!!!
I have been at the farm and working my aching back even more! :laugh:
Started plowing and the tractor pooped out. Found out the alernator is dead as well as the starter!
So took off the starter and took it to be re-built. tested the alternator and it is ok but needs a new belt.
So much for plowing! So, got the back hoe and dug some holes to plant my Quince trees in honor of Paul!  ;D
Also started the chicken coop (well the actual coop)! I put in the posts and laid the wire down some time ago.
Anyway, I'm pooped and my face,neck and arms are sunburnt!  :P

oh dang....a 'wore out from working' man that is all warm from the sun....now THAT is hawt....

hate to think THAT got wasted...you needed to have someone to enjoy that...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2009, 12:52:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that you all are having a lazy Sunday, and enjoying your day.

I'm here now, but will be heading out to the gym in a half hour.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 22, 2009, 08:01:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2009, 12:52:45 pm

I'm here now, but will be heading out to the gym in a half hour.

And who the hell is Jim.....and why do you spell his name with a G......Huh ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2009, 08:10:53 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 22, 2009, 08:01:13 pm

And who the hell is Jim.....and why do you spell his name with a G......Huh ???

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


You're toooo much!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 22, 2009, 09:34:58 pm

Quote from: injest on March 22, 2009, 09:30:32 am

oh dang....a 'wore out from working' man that is all warm from the sun....now THAT is hawt....

hate to think THAT got wasted...you needed to have someone to enjoy that...

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2009, 09:42:52 pm

Hiya big brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 23, 2009, 07:40:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2009, 09:42:52 pm

Hiya big brother!

Hello little brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2009, 08:48:56 am

Quote from: karen1129 on March 21, 2009, 08:05:12 pm

Trojans are a bitch to get rid of.

Really? I usually just peel 'em off and toss 'em in the trash can. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 23, 2009, 09:22:27 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 20, 2009, 08:59:43 am

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM???????????????????????
Wasn't a certain somebodys computer sick and just had to be fixed?
Maybe his gave yours a little somthin somthin??
I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin........ :-X :-X

 :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 23, 2009, 08:48:56 am

Really? I usually just peel 'em off and toss 'em in the trash can. ...

 :laugh: :laugh:

You got sorted then Chuck i see.. glad youw eren't offline for long - its a bummer isn't it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2009, 09:34:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy freakin' Monday!

 >:(


Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is ready for the workday!

I have to take an hour long drive to Princeton at 1PM for a work related meeting.  I hope they cut it short, so I can get to the gym on time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2009, 09:35:50 am

Quote from: Kelda on March 23, 2009, 09:22:27 am

You got sorted then Chuck i see.. glad youw eren't offline for long - its a bummer isn't it?

Hiya Kelda!    :-*


Yes, it's a bummer!  I really felt disconnected from everyone those few days, but it didn't take too long, and I'm glad to be back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 08:53:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I have a luncheon to go to today, looking forward to that, and then my boss told me I was getting an extra bonus for all the work I've done around here, getting things ready for the move that didn't happen, and sending out files that needed to be taken care of!

;D

Extra cash always comes in handy!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 09:29:38 am

Quote from: ZK on March 20, 2009, 10:58:51 am

Somebody is going to get their a*s whooped if they don't watch it  :o

You talkin to me?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 24, 2009, 10:55:24 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 09:29:38 am

You talkin to me?  ???

Ummmmm *shaking in boots*......... might be?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 12:00:47 pm

Quote from: ZK on March 24, 2009, 10:55:24 am

Ummmmm *shaking in boots*......... might be?

Boy, You'd be better off jackin off a bobcat in a phone booth then messin with me!
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 02:54:09 pm

Oh shit......Matthew, big brother Richard is lookin' for ya!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 24, 2009, 03:01:26 pm

Congratulations on your extra bonus, Chuck!  You deserve it after all that work.

Hope you enjoyed the luncheon today.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2009, 03:19:04 pm

whatcha going to buy!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2009, 04:08:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 12:00:47 pm

Boy, You'd be better off jackin off a bobcat in a phone booth then messin with me!
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sounds like some high-class entertainment if you ask me!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 24, 2009, 04:37:31 pm

Quote from: Kelda on March 24, 2009, 03:19:04 pm

whatcha going to buy!?

I hope it's enough to pay for getting his computer fixed recently.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 05:46:45 pm

Money is going right into savings!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 24, 2009, 07:31:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 05:46:45 pm

Money is going right into savings!   ;D

And just think Chucky.......if the Aussie dollar stays the same.... for every 70cents that you save over there, it will be worth $1 over here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 07:54:31 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 24, 2009, 07:31:49 pm

And just think Chucky.......if the Aussie dollar stays the same.... for every 70cents that you save over there, it will be worth $1 over here.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 24, 2009, 08:00:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 02:54:09 pm

Oh shit......Matthew, big brother Richard is lookin' for ya!   :laugh:

Oh, who is really afraid of Richard?

 ::)

He's a big ole softie.

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 08:13:44 pm

Well, I've never really seen him angry.

I don't think I've ever heard him really angry on the phone.  Close to anger.


Don't think I want to see him angry....he's big!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 09:35:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2009, 08:13:44 pm

Well, I've never really seen him angry.

I don't think I've ever heard him really angry on the phone.  Close to anger.


Don't think I want to see him angry....he's big!

And MEAN  >:(  >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: karen1129 on March 24, 2009, 09:48:46 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 09:35:20 pm

And MEAN  >:(  >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh Pish !!!

 ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 24, 2009, 10:02:08 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 09:35:20 pm

And MEAN  >:(  >:(

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yeah right, thats all bluff buddy I know it

Quote from: loneleeb3 on March 24, 2009, 12:00:47 pm

Boy, You'd be better off jackin off a bobcat in a phone booth then messin with me!
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Chuck you like cats, so you take care of Bob THE Cat, and I'll get a ladder so I can look at Rich straight in the eyes
(and then ......)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 07:12:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day to you all!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 07:13:54 am

Quote from: ZK on March 24, 2009, 10:02:08 pm

Chuck you like cats, so you take care of Bob THE Cat, and I'll get a ladder so I can look at Rich straight in the eyes (and then ......)

Oh sure, you put me in the phonebooth with a wild animal.  Nice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 25, 2009, 07:43:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 07:13:54 am

Oh sure, you put me in the phonebooth with a wild animal.  Nice.

Awwww I thought you liked cats?

As to phone booths

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRhPM2wMzH8&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 06:44:51 pm

why thank you, Gary!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 25, 2009, 07:50:57 pm

Hello, Chuck!  Have fun with your company--Lynne and Dev and Deb and who else?

That looks like a fun place to eat---your planned restaurant!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 07:51:40 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 25, 2009, 07:50:57 pm

Hello, Chuck!  Have fun with your company--Lynne and Dev and Deb and who else?

That looks like a fun place to eat---your planned restaurant!

Just the 4 of us!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 25, 2009, 08:08:46 pm

Hi Chuck  :)

Hey, I didn't know you were meeting up with Jynne, Dev and Deb.  ???

Just goes to show, I don't get around BM as much as I should.  :-\
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 25, 2009, 08:11:47 pm

Rob.....havent you been following Dev and Lynne's road trip?

There is a thread here, with stories and pics of their trip from Florida to Boston.

Chucky, can you put the link up here for Rob. I'm sure he will enjoy it, and and the pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2009, 08:45:17 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 25, 2009, 08:11:47 pm

Chucky, can you put the link up here for Rob. I'm sure he will enjoy it, and and the pics.

Surely!



http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,32807.msg490069.html#msg490069

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 26, 2009, 01:47:52 am

ROTFLMAO at a hotel internet desk  (I got some what the...looks) thats hillarious :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2009, 09:39:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Thursday!  yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Almost the weekend, and payday!

Oh, and Chinese food tonight with Lynne, Deb and Dev!  ;D

I must remember to bring my camera!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 08:44:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday!


:o

No one came to my blog yesterday!

nobody loves me!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/mecry.gif)





 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2009, 08:48:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 08:44:39 am

No one came to my blog yesterday!

nobody loves me!

Crybaby. ...

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 08:56:23 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 27, 2009, 08:48:32 am

Crybaby. ...

 ;D  :-*

Well gee!

you been picking on me here, and in the "gay therapy" thread.


Got a bee in your bonnet?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 27, 2009, 09:05:37 am

Hey Jeff, stop pickin' on Chuck!  He's a poor, delicate flower, with poor, delicate feelings.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 27, 2009, 09:37:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 08:44:39 am

No one came to my blog yesterday!

nobody loves me!

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/mecry.gif)



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I do, Chuck, and I was here.

Just didn't leave any tracks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2009, 10:54:03 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 27, 2009, 09:05:37 am

Hey Jeff, stop pickin' on Chuck!  He's a poor, delicate flower, with poor, delicate feelings.   ::)

Poor, delicate flowers need lots of good fertilizer dumped on them. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 01:56:10 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 27, 2009, 09:05:37 am

Hey Jeff, stop pickin' on Chuck!  He's a poor, delicate flower, with poor, delicate feelings.   ::)

(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h95/naxman_photos/BBM/dr.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 02:00:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 27, 2009, 10:54:03 am

Poor, delicate flowers need lots of good fertilizer dumped on them. ...  ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 02:01:27 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 27, 2009, 10:54:03 am

Poor, delicate flowers need lots of good fertilizer dumped on them. ...  ;D

I guess you're the man for the job, after all, you're full of shit.

 :-X :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 27, 2009, 02:03:45 pm

Quote from: dejavu on March 27, 2009, 09:37:17 am

I do, Chuck, and I was here.

Just didn't leave any tracks.

moi aussi!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2009, 02:17:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 02:01:27 pm

I guess you're the man for the job, after all, you're full of shit.

 :-X :-*

Lalalalalalalalala. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 28, 2009, 10:24:27 am

I LOVED THE RIDE AND DINNER AND YOUR FAMILY!!  YOU ARE A WONDERFUL, ENTERAINING, FABULOUS, CRAZY AND AWESOME GUY.  I LOVE YOU CHUCKIE.  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*     

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on March 28, 2009, 11:47:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2009, 08:44:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday!


:o

No one came to my blog yesterday!

nobody loves me!

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That's because we were all, well I was, looking at the great pics of your Brokie night out. Which I have to say you posted PDQ.

O.K I think I grovelled my way out of that one.

In any case, no one has been on my blog in 2 days. Should I be checking my bodily hygiene ??? !!!!  :'( Or is it something even my best friend will not tell me, gulp, like halitosis or even worse, just plain boring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2009, 12:40:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend to ya all!

Hope that eveyrone is having a great day today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 28, 2009, 01:30:11 pm

Happy weekend to you, too, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 29, 2009, 04:14:31 am

Hi Chucky......guess you will be waking up soon on your Sunday.

Mine is nearly over..

Bob and I got a few DVD's out today and watched them this afternoon....He got the latest Indiana Jones one (a load of crap), and I got a chick flick called Nights in Rodanthe, starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane...it was OK.

We dont go to the DVD shop much, as it means we have to go into town to return them, and somedays we just dont go into town.

Anyway, hope you enjoy your Sunday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 29, 2009, 04:49:49 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 29, 2009, 04:14:31 am

Hi Chucky......guess you will be waking up soon on your Sunday.

Mine is nearly over..

Bob and I got a few DVD's out today and watched them this afternoon....He got the latest Indiana Jones one (a load of crap), and I got a chick flick called Nights in Rodanthe, starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane...it was OK.

We dont go to the DVD shop much, as it means we have to go into town to return them, and somedays we just dont go into town.

Anyway, hope you enjoy your Sunday.

Heya Sue, it looks like me and you are the only ones about this place at this time of night (well aside from DavidinIndy - he's a real night owl). So yo don't recommend Indiana Jones? Damn cause I like Harrison Forde, normally all his movies are worth the hire if not going to the movies.  Are you very far from town? Me I am 3 mins drive to the heart of our city, but I rarely go into city, parking is such a pain in the a*s. In fact I tend to stick to the side of town I was brought up in. Unless I am going to the beach then I venture across the city. Today has been a lazy day for me. I spent lots of time on the pc, I've been working on a wee slide presentation for our Chuck for when he ventures down under. Trouble is with the program I have is pretty outdated so I have sent it to my brother to see if he can redo it on a later program. So watch this space I hope it'll be ready soon. I know Chuck can't wait to see it and see what he's in for >:D  :laugh: :laugh:
I think he'll still vacation down here! won't ya Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 29, 2009, 07:27:09 am

Good morning, Chuck and friends!

We're up early to have some breakfast before going to the airport, and I was thinking of you, so I thought I'd write.

Your description of Florida has forever ruined our views of US geography and Dev's beautiful home state.

We were checking out the weather channel (rain in Boston, rain in Tampa, so Dev gets a bumpy ride home >:().  But the feature that stood out the most for us was the penis of the US and how it is not even an erect penis...no, Florida is flaccid and in need of a Viagra prescription.

Thanks, Friend, for the visual forever etched on our brains.

It's things like this that make you so well-loved.    ;) :laugh: ;D 8)

P.S.  I'm still uploading photos to divshare ...42 of 71 MB complete... *sigh*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2009, 12:20:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, the weekend is flying by, isn't it?

damn!


Hope you all are enjoying your time!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2009, 12:21:23 pm

Quote from: ZK on March 29, 2009, 04:49:49 am

I spent lots of time on the pc, I've been working on a wee slide presentation for our Chuck for when he ventures down under. Trouble is with the program I have is pretty outdated so I have sent it to my brother to see if he can redo it on a later program. So watch this space I hope it'll be ready soon. I know Chuck can't wait to see it and see what he's in for >:D  :laugh: :laugh:  I think he'll still vacation down here! won't ya Chuck?

*knees start to knock*   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 09:25:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and got much accomplished!

I was a slug, and did nothing.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 30, 2009, 09:27:45 am

'Mornin', Chuck.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 30, 2009, 11:52:44 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 30, 2009, 09:27:45 am

'Mornin', Chuck.

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Eeew!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 30, 2009, 01:23:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 09:25:51 am

Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and got much accomplished!

I was a slug, and did nothing.

Oh, Chuck!   ::)    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 30, 2009, 02:03:25 pm

Doing nothing sounds fast!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 02:30:28 pm

Paul, that is just nasty.

 :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 30, 2009, 02:31:45 pm

Poor ole slugs, they propbably think they look pretty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 30, 2009, 02:57:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 02:30:28 pm

Paul, that is just nasty.

 :P

OK, instead of a slug, you can be a sloth.  They don't do much, either.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 03:05:18 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 30, 2009, 03:51:04 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 06:13:10 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 30, 2009, 06:19:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 30, 2009, 02:57:48 pm

OK, instead of a slug, you can be a sloth.  They don't do much, either.

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Awww. ...  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 30, 2009, 06:20:50 pm

Quote from: ZK on March 30, 2009, 03:51:04 pm

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Isn't that one extinct?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2009, 06:21:16 pm

don't matter, it's still a cute pic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2009, 10:26:07 am

Oh, where, oh, where has our little Chuck gone? Not even visiting his own blog today?!?!  :o

Maybe he's too busy playing with his wee Wii?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 11:56:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Almost noon, but I'm here!


It's been a busy day, and work has kept me hopping.

Hope you all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 31, 2009, 12:12:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 31, 2009, 10:26:07 am

Maybe he's too busy playing with his wee Wii?  8)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

My Mom  (!) told me she played with Wii the other day.  She said she sucked at golf, but was rather good at bowling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 12:22:34 pm

It's really simple to play, so I'm not surprised by that.

My mom plays it every day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2009, 01:42:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 31, 2009, 12:12:15 pm

My Mom  (!) told me she played with Wii the other day.  She said she sucked at golf, but was rather good at bowling.

Does Wii have any games that involve shooting things?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 31, 2009, 07:20:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 11:56:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Almost noon, but I'm here!


It's been a busy day, and work has kept me hopping.

Hope you all are well!

This week is passing by like cold molasses.  >:( :P :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 07:23:57 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 31, 2009, 07:20:08 pm

This week is passing by like cold molasses.  >:( :P :-\

Yeah, it feels like it.  Tomorrow is only Wednesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 31, 2009, 07:32:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 07:23:57 pm

Yeah, it feels like it.  Tomorrow is only Wednesday.

Next week---we'll be off for Good Friday, Chuck!!! That will be a fast week, I hope.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 07:36:32 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 31, 2009, 07:32:54 pm

Next week---we'll be off for Good Friday, Chuck!!! That will be a fast week, I hope.

Cool for you!   Banks are open that day, so I'll be working.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 31, 2009, 07:42:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 07:36:32 pm

Cool for you!   Banks are open that day, so I'll be working.

O! I thought banks were closed on Good Friday.

DUH to me.  :P

Maybe it's state by state.

Or maybe I'm just mistaken.

Sorry---it is nice to get a Friday off every now and then, huh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 07:45:55 pm

Oh yeah, Fridays off are a good thing!  lmao!

I would never say "no" to a Friday off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 31, 2009, 07:58:57 pm

Maybe you'll have to call in sick---I think "bunny fever" might be going around on Good Friday!  :P  ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2009, 08:00:45 pm

I never call out sick.....I save all my time off for trips.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 01, 2009, 08:11:37 am

Happy April Fool's Day, Chuckie!  Up to any mischief?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 01, 2009, 08:37:31 am

Quote from: SpinDocta on April 01, 2009, 08:11:37 am

Happy April Fool's Day, Chuckie!  Up to any mischief?

He's always up to mischief!  8)  ;D

That's why we love him so!  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 09:10:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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busy at work today, but i'm peeking in at y'all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 09:13:09 am

Quote from: SpinDocta on April 01, 2009, 08:11:37 am

Happy April Fool's Day, Chuckie!  Up to any mischief?

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 01, 2009, 08:37:31 am

He's always up to mischief!  8)  ;D

That's why we love him so!  :laugh:  :-*

 :laugh: :laugh:


actually, on DCF, I went to our "Diner" thread (general chat thread that I mod, very busy) I posted that I was seriously debating retiring from modding on DCF.  It had been three years, and I am just tired...blah blah blah.

Then I posted "April Fool!"

I got a few people.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 01, 2009, 10:00:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 01, 2009, 09:13:09 am

actually, on DCF, I went to our "Diner" thread (general chat thread that I mod, very busy) I posted that I was seriously debating retiring from modding on DCF.  It had been three years, and I am just tired...blah blah blah.

Then I posted "April Fool!"

I got a few people.

;D

Wished I'd been there for that.  You would have got me too except that I happened to read (later) Sue saying "now that you've given me a heart attack" or something like that, so I knew you'd done something "foolish."   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 07:15:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!!!

It's Thursday!!!!  Getting closer to the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 02, 2009, 07:35:59 am

Morning Chuck and Co!!

Dumb question, but I'll carry on anyway, as you will be aware I am not the least computer literate (my brother got those genes, along with my sporting and mechanical genes) but on the advertisment column beside this thread is an advert for "Kiwi Blog", now is that something you guys can see, or is it something that the web advertisers do posting ads that are specific for area where your pc is? Does that make sense?

Hey its friday here already, so tomorrow is the weekend Yeee haaaw

ta

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 02, 2009, 07:49:40 am

Quote from: ZK on April 02, 2009, 07:35:59 am

Morning Chuck and Co!!

Dumb question, but I'll carry on anyway, as you will be aware I am not the least computer literate (my brother got those genes, along with my sporting and mechanical genes) but on the advertisment column beside this thread is an advert for "Kiwi Blog", now is that something you guys can see, or is it something that the web advertisers do posting ads that are specific for area where your pc is? Does that make sense?

Hey its friday here already, so tomorrow is the weekend Yeee haaaw

ta

I'm guessing it's a local thing. I haven't seen that before. I'm seeing ads right now for "Gay Cowboy Dating" and "Western Party Supplies"!
 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 08:39:18 am

And for me the ad on the side is about getting your taxes done.

We actually had something funny happen on DCF with this.  Someone started a "menopause thread" and the women were discussing the issues they were going through. 

One of the women started to talk about how she's not bleeding as much.

as a result, the advertisement at the bottom of the page picked up on "bleeding" and became an ad for "vampire dating".

 :o :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 08:53:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 08:39:18 am

We actually had something funny happen on DCF with this.  Someone started a "menopause thread" and the women were discussing the issues they were going through. 

One of the women started to talk about how she's not bleeding as much.

 :P

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as a result, the advertisement at the bottom of the page picked up on "bleeding" and became an ad for "vampire dating".

 :o :laugh: :laugh:

I've seen that "Vampire Dating" ad here on Bettermost, too! Right now I've got "Women's cowboy boots" and "Gay cowboy dating."  ;D

Hmm. That "Vampire Dating" sounds kind of interesting, actually. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 02, 2009, 10:27:27 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 02, 2009, 07:49:40 am

I'm guessing it's a local thing. I haven't seen that before. I'm seeing ads right now for "Gay Cowboy Dating" and "Western Party Supplies"!
 :laugh:

:laugh:. When my computer was bust, I had to use the internet cafe, I swear every time I signed on the only ad was "gay dating" which is fine, but the font was set like at 200 consequently someone 50 metres would be able to see it  ::)

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 08:53:12 am

I've seen that "Vampire Dating" ad here on Bettermost, too! Right now I've got "Women's cowboy boots" and "Gay cowboy dating."  ;D

Hmm. That "Vampire Dating" sounds kind of interesting, actually. ...  8)

Yikes, I ain't never driving my pc to that site, but Jeff may be you could tell us what its like  ;) ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 02, 2009, 10:50:56 am

Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 10:56:13 am

Quote from: ZK on April 02, 2009, 10:27:27 am

:laugh:. When my computer was bust, I had to use the internet cafe, I swear every time I signed on the only ad was "gay dating" which is fine, but the font was set like at 200 consequently someone 50 metres would be able to see it  ::)
Yikes, I ain't never driving my pc to that site, but Jeff may be you could tell us what its like  ;) ;)

I'm guessing it's probably straight vampire dating.  :-\

I've read some gay vampire stories--NOT Ann Rice--and they're pretty hot. ...  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2009, 06:21:14 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on April 02, 2009, 10:50:56 am

Chuck!

Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 02, 2009, 08:29:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 10:56:13 am

I'm guessing it's probably straight vampire dating.  :-\

I've read some gay vampire stories--NOT Ann Rice--and they're pretty hot. ...  ;)

I need some links, Jeff!  There's some Buffy slash out there pairing Giles/Xander and Spike/Xander that is completely hot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 02, 2009, 08:36:57 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 02, 2009, 08:29:24 pm

I need some links, Jeff!  There's some Buffy slash out there pairing Giles/Xander and Spike/Xander that is completely hot.

Speaking of links....send those along, too!

(Spike/Xander...hmmm)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 10:33:10 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 02, 2009, 08:29:24 pm

I need some links, Jeff!  There's some Buffy slash out there pairing Giles/Xander and Spike/Xander that is completely hot.

No links, Lynne. Those vampire stories were in books.

You remember books? Those things we all read before Al Gore invented the Internet?  ;D

Oh, and they weren't fanfic of any kind.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:36:07 am

What's this? Chuckie not even checking into his own blog?  :o

I should try to round up Paul, Lynne, Truman, Rich, and Matt and see if we can TP this place. ...  ;D

Nah, I wouldn't do that. ...  8)

Love ya, Honey!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:12:08 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 02, 2009, 10:33:10 pm

No links, Lynne. Those vampire stories were in books.

You remember books? Those things we all read before Al Gore invented the Internet?  ;D

Oh, and they weren't fanfic of any kind.  8)

Yes, Jeff, I do remember books.  I even read them.  Perhaps you've heard of amazon.com, where you can search for the title of a book and then purchase it?  If you look up the book(s) for me, then you can post a link and save me some trouble...Or you can post the title(s), author(s) and I can do the hard part myself.

 ;) :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 11:19:22 am

Quote from: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:12:08 am

Yes, Jeff, I do remember books.  I even read them.  Perhaps you've heard of amazon.com, where you can search for the title of a book and then purchase it?  If you look up the book(s) for me, then you can post a link and save me some trouble...Or you can post the title(s), author(s) and I can do the hard part myself.

 ;) :D

One title I can remember off the top of my head is Bound in Blood. That's a novel. I can't remember the author's name because I always confuse him with someone else.  :-\

I think the short story collection was called Lovers Who Never Leave, or maybe Lovers Who Don't Leave. It was something close to that.

In any case, no Buffy fanfic. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:19:49 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 02, 2009, 08:36:57 pm

Speaking of links....send those along, too!

(Spike/Xander...hmmm)

OK..You asked for it, bud!   ;)

The Internet home for Giles/Xander, my personal favorite, is here:

http://www.seeking-solace.com/NoOneKnows-GX/ToBeLoved.htm

There's really nothing there that I don't love in some way or another, but my favorite authors are probably antennapedia, Soft Princess, Mireille, and Dr. Squidlove, in no particular order.

Now for Spike/Xander, there are two excellent spots.  One is Bloodclaim (http://community.livejournal.com/bloodclaim/2725575.html).  That link is for the member recommendation's page.  You may have to join the livejournal community bloodclaim to get to it.

The second Internet home for high quality Spike/Xander is The Spander Files (http://spanderfiles.com/contents.html).  Stories are categorized by what your interests are.  It's hard to pick favorites there, but at the risk of revealing some personal kink, check out this section:  http://spanderfiles.com/grp/daddy.html

Happy reading!
 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:30:46 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 11:19:22 am

One title I can remember off the top of my head is Bound in Blood. That's a novel. I can't remember the author's name because I always confuse him with someone else.  :-\

I think the short story collection was called Lovers Who Never Leave, or maybe Lovers Who Don't Leave. It was something close to that.

In any case, no Buffy fanfic. ...

Thanks, Jeff!

Let me see what I can find...

Is it Bound in Blood by David Thomas Lord...looks very hot!  And he seems to have written others.

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7003156-b02.jpg)

 8)

I didn't have any luck with the second one, sorry...tho I found something called 'How to Get Married After 35'   >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 11:39:40 am

Quote from: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:30:46 am

Thanks, Jeff!

Let me see what I can find...

Is it Bound in Blood by David Thomas Lord...looks very hot!  And he seems to have written others.

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7003156-b02.jpg)

 8)

I can't see the image here at work, but that sounds about right. David Thomas Lord--I always confuse him with Michael Thomas Ford.  :laugh:

Uh, yeah, it's very hot. ...

Quote

I didn't have any luck with the second one, sorry...tho I found something called 'How to Get Married After 35'   >:( >:( >:(

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Unfortunately I'll have to wait till I get home to try to double check the title on that one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 03, 2009, 12:44:51 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 02, 2009, 08:29:24 pm

I need some links, Jeff!  There's some Buffy slash out there pairing Giles/Xander and Spike/Xander that is completely hot.

ooh!!!  As a buffy fan that sounds interesting!!!

;)

PS - Lynne did you read my thread in current events about poor Lorne from Angel? He dies at the weekendat only 33 yo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 03, 2009, 12:45:35 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:19:49 am

OK..You asked for it, bud!   ;)

The Internet home for Giles/Xander, my personal favorite, is here:

http://www.seeking-solace.com/NoOneKnows-GX/ToBeLoved.htm

There's really nothing there that I don't love in some way or another, but my favorite authors are probably antennapedia, Soft Princess, Mireille, and Dr. Squidlove, in no particular order.

Now for Spike/Xander, there are two excellent spots.  One is Bloodclaim (http://community.livejournal.com/bloodclaim/2725575.html).  That link is for the member recommendation's page.  You may have to join the livejournal community bloodclaim to get to it.

The second Internet home for high quality Spike/Xander is The Spander Files (http://spanderfiles.com/contents.html).  Stories are categorized by what your interests are.  It's hard to pick favorites there, but at the risk of revealing some personal kink, check out this section:  http://spanderfiles.com/grp/daddy.html

Happy reading!
 8)

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 01:14:32 pm

Quote from: Kelda on April 03, 2009, 12:44:51 pm

ooh!!!  As a buffy fan that sounds interesting!!!

;)

PS - Lynne did you read my thread in current events about poor Lorne from Angel? He dies at the weekendat only 33 yo.

Holy cow, Kelda!  I sure didn't see that - I'll go look!  He was a terrific actor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 04:45:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Wow....I'm late!

Yes Jeff, I haven't been on my own blog today.  ;D

I got into work, and there was a pile of work waiting for me.  Then I had to take an important phone call, and then a lot of work.

but I got a lot accomplished.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2009, 05:26:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 04:45:13 pm

Wow....I'm late!

Yes Jeff, I haven't been on my own blog today.  ;D

I got into work, and there was a pile of work waiting for me.  Then I had to take an important phone call, and then a lot of work.

but I got a lot accomplished.

;D

Wow, Chuck!  At 3:45 you made it here?  Quitting time?   :D

Sounds like you were really busy again.

But good for getting so much accomplished!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 07:04:07 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 11:30:46 am

Thanks, Jeff!

Let me see what I can find...

Is it Bound in Blood by David Thomas Lord...looks very hot!  And he seems to have written others.

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7003156-b02.jpg)

 8)

I didn't have any luck with the second one, sorry...tho I found something called 'How to Get Married After 35'   >:( >:( >:(

OK, now that I'm at home and can see the picture, that's exactly the book.

As for the short story anthology, I was close to the title, but that only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.  ;D

The anthology is called Lovers Who Stay With You, and the editor is David MacMillan, published by STARbooks Press in 2003.

Some of the stories are really hawt. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 07:13:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 07:04:07 pm

OK, now that I'm at home and can see the picture, that's exactly the book.

As for the short story anthology, I was close to the title, but that only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.  ;D

The anthology is called Lovers Who Stay With You, and the editor is David MacMillan, published by STARbooks Press in 2003.

Some of the stories are really hawt. ...

Thanks, Jeff!  I found it on Amazon and added it to my wish list too!  Here's the cover:

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7006036-b2d.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 03, 2009, 07:26:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 04:45:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Wow....I'm late!

Yes Jeff, I haven't been on my own blog today.  ;D

I got into work, and there was a pile of work waiting for me.  Then I had to take an important phone call, and then a lot of work.

but I got a lot accomplished.

;D

Well, that's a big BOO to have a pile of work to do on Friday!!!! But, I guess it does make the day go by more quickly!

I gotta work in the morning---up by 5AM. Waaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!  :'( :'( :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 07:42:39 pm

Oh dear!  That's just wrong, to be up that early on a Saturday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 03, 2009, 08:16:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 07:42:39 pm

Oh dear!  That's just wrong, to be up that early on a Saturday!

Thank you for letting me whine and for giving me sympathy.  ;D I appreciate it.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 09:23:45 pm

I'm up at 5:30am Mon-Fri.  Saturday and Sunday, I don't get up before 10.

I refuse to!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 03, 2009, 09:36:43 pm

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;D  One of your phrases!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 09:45:14 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 09:58:50 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 03, 2009, 09:36:43 pm

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;D  One of your phrases!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:19:28 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 07:13:55 pm

Thanks, Jeff!  I found it on Amazon and added it to my wish list too!  Here's the cover:

(http://www.divshare.com/img/midsize/7006036-b2d.jpg)

That's it! That book lives on my nightstand. ... Oh, never mind!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 10:22:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:19:28 pm

That's it! That book lives on my nightstand. ... Oh, never mind!  :laugh:

Naughty, naughty, Jeff...you don't even slip it into the bedside drawer?   ;) 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 10:48:39 pm

how did my blog become a haven for gay vampires?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:55:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 10:48:39 pm

how did my blog become a haven for gay vampires?

 :laugh:

You say that like it's a bad thing.  :laugh:

That's what you get when you stay away from your own blog too long!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 03, 2009, 10:55:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 10:48:39 pm

how did my blog become a haven for gay vampires?

 :laugh:

Just LUCKY, I guess!!(http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/thankyoutomcruise/Napoleon.gif) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:57:08 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 03, 2009, 10:22:29 pm

Naughty, naughty, Jeff...you don't even slip it into the bedside drawer?   ;) 8)

Why should I? There's never anyone in my bedroom except me.  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :-X  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 10:57:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:55:40 pm

You say that like it's a bad thing.  :laugh:

That's what you get when you stay away from your own blog too long!  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2009, 04:54:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

Slept in, hit the gym, helped my parents with the lawn and fresh topsoil, got a new phone (land line) that is now charging, and getting ready for dinner in a bit.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Delmardeb on April 04, 2009, 09:27:07 pm

Hi Chuck,

How are you? Tell your parents and brother that I said hello. Did you do anything special for Heath's Birthday? :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2009, 05:00:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Good evening!

It's just about 5pm, and I've been busy!

Slept in, did a workout at home, made and had lunch, got to the gym, and now I'm here.

It's a great day out!  Nice and cool, clear blue sky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 05, 2009, 05:07:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2009, 10:48:39 pm

how did my blog become a haven for gay vampires?

 :laugh:

Yep..when Chuckie's away... ::) 8)

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 03, 2009, 10:57:08 pm

Why should I? There's never anyone in my bedroom except me.  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :-X  :-\

Well, I don't know, except it's like that thing our mothers used to say about always wearing clean underwear in case you're in an accident.  This reminds me that my friend Vicki and I used to (still have?) a pact about making a first pass through the other's belongings in the event of our demise...Kinda morbid, but diaries, etc...you know?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2009, 08:56:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to Monday!

 :P


Hope you all had great weekends! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 06, 2009, 10:13:04 am

Hi, Chuck!

Mine was wonderful!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2009, 02:20:36 pm

Quote from: Lynne on April 05, 2009, 05:07:37 pm

Well, I don't know, except it's like that thing our mothers used to say about always wearing clean underwear in case you're in an accident.  This reminds me that my friend Vicki and I used to (still have?) a pact about making a first pass through the other's belongings in the event of our demise...Kinda morbid, but diaries, etc...you know?

I used to think that way, too. Now I just laugh when I think how shocked some people would be if they went through my things.  :laugh:

But I always put on clean underwear every day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2009, 02:26:57 pm

clean underwear is a must!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2009, 09:50:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2009, 02:26:57 pm

clean underwear is a must!

Or none at all. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2009, 09:50:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 06, 2009, 09:50:00 pm

Or none at all. ...  8)

Oh, that will work!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2009, 08:33:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We got through Monday!

On to Tuesday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 07, 2009, 08:35:31 am

Morning Chuck  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 07, 2009, 05:51:20 pm

Mornin Chucky.......

Its hump day here all ready, 8am, the sun is shining......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 08, 2009, 09:40:32 pm

Nothing at all on your blog today, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 08, 2009, 09:45:37 pm

Okay then................

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/chuckieintownbyriveronbridge.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 08, 2009, 09:46:18 pm

 ;D

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/chucksexcellentformathorseshoes.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 09, 2009, 12:00:54 am

Those are great pictures, Debbie!  Thanks for posting them.  I've been missing Chuck too.  Wonder what he's getting up to?   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 09, 2009, 01:49:27 am

Great pics of Chucky......he's such a cutie....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2009, 07:13:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Getting closer to the weekend!

I missed ya guys yesterday!  the meeting ran over the appointed ending time, and then with the drive back to my office, and catching up on work that piled up when I was gone, I didn't get much time to be here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 09, 2009, 07:35:48 am

Hi Chuck!!! Hope you get to relax a little this weekend---sounds like you've had a busy week!

Today is my Friday. YaY!!! Don't know what I'll do with my actual Friday---other than sleep late.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 09, 2009, 08:07:09 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 09, 2009, 07:35:48 am

Hi Chuck!!! Hope you get to relax a little this weekend---sounds like you've had a busy week!

Today is my Friday. YaY!!! Don't know what I'll do with my actual Friday---other than sleep late.  ;D

Today is my Friday too!

*does happy dance*

Enjoy the long lie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2009, 08:29:51 am

I see Debbie's been busy with pics.


 ::)  :laugh:


Hiya Debs, Sue, Kelda, and Shas!

Hope you both (Kelda & Shas) have a great long weekend.

I'd love to sleep in tomorrow!  Will have to wait until Saturday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 09, 2009, 08:53:54 am

Good morning Chuck and all others who pass through here.

Day off so I can get caught back up on Bettermost. This working thing is not all it's cracked up to be !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 09, 2009, 09:33:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 09, 2009, 08:29:51 am

I see Debbie's been busy with pics.


 ::)  :laugh:


Hiya Debs, Sue, Kelda, and Shas!

Good morning, Chuck!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2009, 11:50:44 am

Quote from: Kelda on April 09, 2009, 08:07:09 am

Today is my Friday too!

Today is my Friday, too, and I won't have "Monday" until "Tuesday"!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 09, 2009, 12:38:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 09, 2009, 11:50:44 am

Today is my Friday, too, and I won't have "Monday" until "Tuesday"!  :D

Moi aussi!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 10, 2009, 01:44:19 pm

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-069.gif)
Hi Chuck!  How are you doing!?  TGIF!! (No days off from work for me this week or next.)

I'm so excited... did you see that the restaurant in NYC for the May gathering has red velvet cupcakes on the menu!!
(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-024.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2009, 02:24:33 pm

Quote from: atz75 on April 10, 2009, 01:44:19 pm

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-069.gif)
Hi Chuck!  How are you doing!?  TGIF!! (No days off from work for me this week or next.)

I'm so excited... did you see that the restaurant in NYC for the May gathering has red velvet cupcakes on the menu!!
(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-024.gif)

 ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on April 12, 2009, 01:09:04 am

Hey, Chuck! Have a

Super Easter!!
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from
John

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 12, 2009, 05:54:43 am

                                     Happy Easter, Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 12, 2009, 08:10:26 am

Happy Easter, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 12, 2009, 08:55:48 am

Buona Pasqua, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 12, 2009, 10:09:08 am

Happy Easter Chuck, don't forget there is a real bona fide excuse to gorge senseless on chocolate today !!!!!

Me I am halfway through my 2nd Cadbury's creme egg, yummy scrumptiousness, wrapped in

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2009, 10:11:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Easter everyone!

Thanks for the Easter wishes!  Hope that you all have  a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 12, 2009, 10:17:51 am

Good morning, Chuck.

It's cold here and I've turned the heat back on!

Maybe it will warm up before too long. I'm going to church, then going to the grocery store, then coming home and working on a lesson.
Big plans.  :P ;) I'll probably sneak a nap in there somewhere, too.

Are you all having a big Easter feast today? Do you guys have any little ones around to hide eggs for? The little one around here is 17.  :( So no egg hunt.  I gave her a plastic carrot with money in it for her Easter.  ;D

Have fun!!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on April 12, 2009, 12:33:45 pm

Happy Easter Chuck!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 12, 2009, 01:39:45 pm

thanks for the easter wishes - and right back atcha!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2009, 09:21:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Monday morning.....back to work!

Bleh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 08:23:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I have to say, I had a productive work day yesterday.

My boss, and two other of my coworkers were out of the office, so that meant no one around to bother me.  ;D

I got all my filing done yesterday, and my cubicle looks much much neater. 

There's not much left here not done, and today, once again, the same people are out!  So I should be able to get the job done.  ;D

I hope to finish what's left of the filing, and have a completely empty cubicle come Wednesday morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 14, 2009, 12:00:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 08:23:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I have to say, I had a productive work day yesterday.

My boss, and two other of my coworkers were out of the office, so that meant no one around to bother me.  ;D

I got all my filing done yesterday, and my cubicle looks much much neater. 

There's not much left here not done, and today, once again, the same people are out!  So I should be able to get the job done.  ;D

I hope to finish what's left of the filing, and have a completely empty cubicle come Wednesday morning.

That will be nice! It's always good when you can see the fruits of your labor IE a clean work space!
I start my new job tomorrow! ;D
I'm a bit nervous!
I have been on "vacation" so long it'll be hard to get back into the swing of things but once that paycheck comes in it'll get a whole lot easier!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 12:13:42 pm

Good luck to you tomorrow!

;D

Keep us posted!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 14, 2009, 02:34:28 pm

Good luck, Richard!  Paychecks are worth it.   ;)

Chuck, congratulations on all your hard work.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2009, 02:46:40 pm

Well, I'll be leaving work in about an hour, and the work is about 95% done.....I should have the rest done shortly, barring any interuptions!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2009, 08:20:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day!

;D

The morning started off good when I got on  my Wii, and it said I had lost 2.6 pounds.  ;D

It's so nice to come to work to an empty cubicle!  I got everything finished that I needed to!

On top of that, I had been to three different meetings in three different locations the past month, so I completed a form to claim my miles driven, and tolls paid.

I got a credit to my checking account today for $102.00.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 15, 2009, 08:31:16 am

Losing weight and gaining money?  I like the direction you're goin'!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 15, 2009, 08:33:40 am

Not a bad start to your day, Chuck!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2009, 10:01:14 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 15, 2009, 08:31:16 am

Losing weight and gaining money?  I like the direction you're goin'!

Hey Big brother!

Where in the hell have you been?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 15, 2009, 10:18:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 15, 2009, 10:01:14 am

Hey Big brother!

Where in the hell have you been?  ;D

Gaining weight and losing money. :P

Kidding.  Can't wait to see you in NYC.  In fact, I found something yesterday that I want to bring for you.  And it's not a mariconera.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2009, 11:39:06 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 15, 2009, 10:18:53 am

Kidding.  Can't wait to see you in NYC.  In fact, I found something yesterday that I want to bring for you.  And it's not a mariconera.

I can't wait to see you either!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2009, 08:58:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm still basking in the glow of my empty cubicle.

;D


However, I'm feeling a bit down today.  There were two women who worked in the Human Resources dept. in my prior location.  We were pretty close, had a lot of laughs together.

I found out this morning that there was a huge conference call at my company for the human resources dept., that bascially went like this:


"Good morning HR Dept.  As you know, the HR Dept is currently spread out in different locations, in NYC, NJ, Boston, and other locations.  In a cost saving effort, it's be decided that the Boston HR Dept. will handle all our work.  If you are in another location, your services are no longer needed.  Please change your voicemails and "out of office" assistants on email to have all inquiries to go to Miss X.  at 123-456-7890.   Thank you for your time with us."

 :o

I sent my two friends an email, and got the "out of office" assistant.  With all their time with the company (they were here before I got here, and in August, I'll have been here for 12 years.

They deserved better than to be laid off by a conference call.

 >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2009, 09:00:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2009, 08:58:13 am

"Good morning HR Dept.  As you know, the HR Dept is currently spread out in different locations, in NYC, NJ, Boston, and other locations.  In a cost saving effort, it's be decided that the Boston HR Dept. will handle all our work.  If you are in another location, your services are no longer needed.  Please change your voicemails and "out of office" assistants on email to have all inquiries to go to Miss X.  at 123-456-7890.   Thank you for your time with us."

That would actually be funny if it were a skit on Saturday Night Live. Instead it's just sad.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2009, 09:11:54 am

I know......I wonder if anyone did anything in retaliation......if they were alone in their office, and had the opportunity to shred important stuff as revenge.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2009, 10:42:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2009, 09:11:54 am

I know......I wonder if anyone did anything in retaliation......if they were alone in their office, and had the opportunity to shred important stuff as revenge.

I hope not. What goes around, comes around. As tempting as it might be, as difficult as it might be to resist, I feel that in the long run, for the sake of one's own self-image, it's important to keep the moral high ground in situations like this.

So a company you worked for, for x-number of years treated you shitty? Go out of there with your head up and your chest out. Show 'em you're better than that, even if the company isn't.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 16, 2009, 10:48:03 am

 :o

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjdRgBAY278&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 16, 2009, 02:00:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2009, 08:58:13 am

However, I'm feeling a bit down today.  There were two women who worked in the Human Resources dept. in my prior location.  We were pretty close, had a lot of laughs together.

I found out this morning that there was a huge conference call at my company for the human resources dept., that bascially went like this:


"Good morning HR Dept.  As you know, the HR Dept is currently spread out in different locations, in NYC, NJ, Boston, and other locations.  In a cost saving effort, it's be decided that the Boston HR Dept. will handle all our work.  If you are in another location, your services are no longer needed.  Please change your voicemails and "out of office" assistants on email to have all inquiries to go to Miss X.  at 123-456-7890.   Thank you for your time with us."

 :o

I sent my two friends an email, and got the "out of office" assistant.  With all their time with the company (they were here before I got here, and in August, I'll have been here for 12 years.

They deserved better than to be laid off by a conference call.

 >:(

:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 17, 2009, 12:37:39 am

Whatever executive came up with that bloody idea should get the axe himself/herself.  What a cowardly, heartless, classless copout.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 17, 2009, 06:45:08 am

Thats a terrible thing to happen, and I'm sure has done nothing for the morale of everyone else who works for the company.

It is so un-professional, that it does sound like a sick joke.

Surely, they must have got something in writing, stating their redundancy payments and other information they will require for official confirmation of them losing their jobs.

Years ago, a company I worked for, fired a girl with a fax, and I thought that was bad enough, but a conference phone call, is as insulting as it gets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 17, 2009, 07:32:32 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Happy Friday.   ;)

Sorry about your friends. That was rude. I read that a nurse somewhere got called out of surgery to get laid off. It was on MSN homepage. Surely she will be able to get another job---I hope your friends find one fast, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2009, 09:11:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Thanks for all the well wishes for my friends! 


It's Friday!  Anyone have cool plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 17, 2009, 11:16:02 am

Hey Chuck.  Have a great weekend.  Im hanging with my sister.   Today is her last day with us.  We are going to my nieces to see her and the baby, then Sis and her husband are headed to my brother's on the other coast and we are coming back here. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2009, 07:13:22 pm

For Kelda!


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm153/smidd01/myhero.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 18, 2009, 05:04:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2009, 07:13:22 pm

For Kelda!


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm153/smidd01/myhero.jpg)

Awww! Thankyou hun! You're mine too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 19, 2009, 10:44:48 am

morning Chuck  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 19, 2009, 11:33:24 am

Good morning Chuck! Are you still in the bed  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2009, 02:53:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Late greeting today!

I slept in until 11:30am, and then did a work out, and then had lunch.

Online for a bit now, but hitting the gym soon.

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on April 19, 2009, 05:07:07 pm

Wow!! You got a good nite's sleep! That's great.

That makes me want to take a nap.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2009, 06:41:42 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on April 19, 2009, 05:07:07 pm

Wow!! You got a good nite's sleep! That's great.

That makes me want to take a nap.  :D

Hiya shas!  I can't nap on Sundays.  If I do, I can't fall asleep at night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 19, 2009, 06:59:28 pm

Glad someone had a good nights sleep.

I had an awful one.

I decided to sleep in the spare bed, as Bob has been very restless lately. I woke up in the middle of the night, feeling cold, cause I had no one to cuddle. So I grabbed my pillows and ventured into our bedroom. I tripped over the dog, who was asleep beside the bed, apologised profusely for waking him up, then slid in beside Bob and felt warm and cuddly, and finaly slept the rest of the night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2009, 07:57:09 pm

wow.....sorry to hear about your bad night.

Nice you had someone to cuddle with for the remainder of the night!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 19, 2009, 10:03:25 pm

Playing catch up here as this ancient computer takes so long to do anything.

I was appalled to read of the mode of job dismissals at the company you work for. Not   the merest shred of human kindness.

Nearly the start of another work week.I hope you continue to lose weight and gain cash, sure sounds like a winning formula to me. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2009, 10:26:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Monday to you all!

Had strange dreams last night, but otherwise, I feel rested.

;D


For some reason, I kept dreaming that I was trying to shave, but I kept messing it up.  On top of that, for some reason, the kids from "John & Kate + 8" were running around and distracting me.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 20, 2009, 10:34:41 am

 :laugh:

Good morning, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 20, 2009, 10:55:44 am

Morning Chucky, hope you have a good day.

Its actually morning here too, 1am Tuesday morning and I am just about to go to bed.

Wow, thats a weird dream.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2009, 08:56:17 am

(Waves to Chuckie, then heads back to work. ...)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 08:56:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/jamesbgoode/DancingDevil.gif)

Well, we made it through Monday!

Sleep was an issue again last night, not because of dreams.....but because I couldn't fall asleep.

 >:(


I finally drifted off about midnight, and got up at 5:30am today.

So far, I've been alert.....I may need to get some sugar at one point.  :laugh:

Hope you all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 08:57:14 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 21, 2009, 08:56:17 am

(Waves to Chuckie, then heads back to work. ...)

mornin', darlin!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 21, 2009, 09:03:42 am

Must be that time of the month or something Chucky.

I went to bed at 1am last night, couldn't sleep, got up, and stayed up till 4am....then woke at 8am. And now its 11pm and I'm still waiting to feel sleepy again.

Well I hope you have a nice Tuesday.

nighty night......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 09:23:43 am

sleep well, sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2009, 10:14:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 08:56:44 am

Sleep was an issue again last night, not because of dreams.....but because I couldn't fall asleep.

 >:(


I finally drifted off about midnight, and got up at 5:30am today.

OK, what's going on here? Chuckie's had trouble sleeping, Katie's had trouble sleeping, last night I had the second night in a row of bad sleep. ...  >:(  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 11:30:47 am

Brokies aren't getting good sleep!

 :o


it's a conspiracy, I tell ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2009, 11:31:37 am

I had a dream about Jake last night.  Let's just say, I didn't want to get out of bed this morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 21, 2009, 11:35:37 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2009, 11:31:37 am

I had a dream about Jake last night.  Let's just say, I didn't want to get out of bed this morning.

I'd think you'd want to get away from the damp pillow--or the damp sheets. ...  ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 12:01:43 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 21, 2009, 11:31:37 am

I had a dream about Jake last night.  Let's just say, I didn't want to get out of bed this morning.

well check you out!  Go Paul!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 21, 2009, 12:08:59 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 21, 2009, 10:14:53 am

OK, what's going on here? Chuckie's had trouble sleeping, Katie's had trouble sleeping, last night I had the second night in a row of bad sleep. ...  >:(  8)

I'm still awake......2 oclock in the morning.......Ive just had a hot milk chocolate drink, maybe that will help

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 21, 2009, 12:11:53 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 21, 2009, 12:08:59 pm

I'm still awake......2 oclock in the morning.......Ive just had a hot milk chocolate drink, maybe that will help

You could try counting Jakes.  Works for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 12:25:13 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 21, 2009, 12:08:59 pm

I'm still awake......2 oclock in the morning.......Ive just had a hot milk chocolate drink, maybe that will help

Hope it helps ya sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 21, 2009, 01:11:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 21, 2009, 08:56:44 am

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/jamesbgoode/DancingDevil.gif)

Oooooh, a devil!  A dancing devil.   ;D


Sorry you didn't sleep well, Chuck.  Hope you can stay alert until you get home, at least.

Sorry everyone is having sleep problems here.   ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 09:02:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/jamesbgoode/DancingDevil.gif)

Happy hump day to you all!


Sleep issues continue.......I didn't drift off until about midnight.   I wonder what the problem is?

Oh well.....I'm awake and at work, that's gotta count for something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2009, 09:19:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 09:02:16 am

Sleep issues continue.......I didn't drift off until about midnight.   I wonder what the problem is?

It's spring. You're horny.  ;D

I slept better last night than I did the previous two nights, but I still wish I'd called out sick today.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 03:06:42 pm

I dont' know how I'm not fired yet.

  :laugh:


I just had this exchange with a coworker I'll call "stacy".  I was talking to "Amy" and "Stacy" walked up behind me, and gave me a quick little boot to my rear end with her foot.


Me:  What?

Stacy:  What do you mean?

Me:  What was that for?

Stacy:  What?

Me:  the boot to my butt.

Stacy:  I just wanted to prove I could get my foot up that high.

Me:  Ok.....can't get your ankles behind your ears anymore, huh?

Stacy:   :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2009, 03:19:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 03:06:42 pm

Me:  Ok.....can't get your ankles behind your ears anymore, huh?

Did you show her if you can?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 03:28:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 22, 2009, 03:19:04 pm

Did you show her if you can?  8)

she didn't ask for a demo.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2009, 03:33:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 03:28:43 pm

she didn't ask for a demo.   ;D

At my age the only way I could do it would be to rip my legs off at the hips and hook my feet behind my ears.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 22, 2009, 07:05:27 pm

Chuck, honey, your butt ain't that high off the ground!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 07:46:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on April 22, 2009, 03:33:27 pm

At my age the only way I could do it would be to rip my legs off at the hips and hook my feet behind my ears.  :laugh:

lol.......lovely!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2009, 07:47:56 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 22, 2009, 07:05:27 pm

Chuck, honey, your butt ain't that high off the ground!

that was the whole point!

she raised her foot up a little, and gave me a kick, so I made the comment about ankles behind the ears. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 22, 2009, 07:55:12 pm

Great comeback line Chucky.

I used to be an expert at those......just sitting here thinking back to when I was in my thirties, and i used to wear tee shirt like tops and slacks to work. At times when I would come into the office from outside, my nipples used to stand out under my tee shirt, which by the way I was aware of, and secretly I was quite cheeky about it.

Anyway.......I used to get the comment from the blokes......."hey, is it cold outside?"......and my standard comeback was......."no sweetie, I'm feeling horny".......that used to throw em for six, being turned from the aggressor to the dumbfounded. :o :o

Gee, I was a bloody flirt back then......oh dear....memories memories......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 07:10:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/jamesbgoode/DancingDevil.gif)

Happy Thursday!

One more day, and then I'll be having dinner with Brokies in NYC!  ;D

I actually slept last night!  Double happy!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 23, 2009, 07:15:52 am

Hi Chucky.......I was just thinking about you and the others meeting up for dinner tomorrow night. Dont forget the photos, always enjoy them after a get together over there.

Have a good Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 07:23:52 am

Quote from: Katie77 on April 23, 2009, 07:15:52 am

Dont forget the photos, always enjoy them after a get together over there.

I NEVER forget them!

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 06:03:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 07:10:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd2/jamesbgoode/DancingDevil.gif)

Happy Thursday!

One more day, and then I'll be having dinner with Brokies in NYC!  ;D

I actually slept last night!  Double happy!  ;D ;D

Who you meetin with??
Wish it was me!  :(

Hey, what did you do with the angel guy?
dancing Satan is not as cool! >:( :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 23, 2009, 06:31:42 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 06:03:23 pm

Who you meetin with??
Wish it was me!  :(

Hey, what did you do with the angel guy?
dancing Satan is not as cool! >:( :laugh:

He ain't havin' dinner with either of us. 

I agree, bring back Angel guy.  Please.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 06:48:42 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 06:03:23 pm

Who you meetin with??
Wish it was me!  :(

Quote from: southendmd on April 23, 2009, 06:31:42 pm

He ain't havin' dinner with either of us. 

There's a Brokie dinner in NYC tomorrow.  The attendance list.....



Beckela
Beckela's friend
DejaVu
CellarDweller
MaineGirl
Meryl
Jenny
Teresa
Meeooowww
SmellyKellyJay
JMMGalagher
gr.lewis

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 06:03:23 pm

Hey, what did you do with the angel guy?   dancing Satan is not as cool! >:( :laugh:

Quote from: southendmd on April 23, 2009, 06:31:42 pm

I agree, bring back Angel guy.  Please.

Awww....you guys are missing the angel, huh?

Maybe tomorrow......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 07:23:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 06:48:42 pm

There's a Brokie dinner in NYC tomorrow.  The attendance list.....



Beckela
Beckela's friend
DejaVu
CellarDweller
MaineGirl
Meryl
Jenny
Teresa
Meeooowww
SmellyKellyJay
JMMGalagher
gr.lewis



Awww....you guys are missing the angel, huh?

Maybe tomorrow......

Man, I love those guys!!  ;D
I wish I was gonna be there! :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on April 23, 2009, 07:25:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 06:48:42 pm

There's a Brokie dinner in NYC tomorrow.  The attendance list.....



Beckela
Beckela's friend
DejaVu
CellarDweller
MaineGirl
Meryl
Jenny
Teresa
Meeooowww
SmellyKellyJay
JMMGalagher
gr.lewis



Awww....you guys are missing the angel, huh?

Maybe tomorrow......

god he is SUCH a tease...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 07:27:09 pm

Quote from: injest on April 23, 2009, 07:25:56 pm

god he is SUCH a tease...

Oh please!
don't encourage him!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 07:28:26 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 07:23:04 pm

Man, I love those guys!!  ;D
I wish I was gonna be there! :(

There's always next time!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 07:28:57 pm

Quote from: injest on April 23, 2009, 07:25:56 pm

god he is SUCH a tease...

deal with it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2009, 07:29:29 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 07:27:09 pm

Oh please!
don't encourage him!  ::)

as if I'd wait to be encouraged......  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 23, 2009, 07:38:59 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 06:03:23 pm

Who you meetin with??
Wish it was me!  :(

Hey, what did you do with the angel guy?
dancing Satan is not as cool! >:( :laugh:

Me, me, me!!!  And a whole bunch of other people.

No, Chuck is more like an angel than like Satan.   :-*

How you doin' Rich?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 23, 2009, 07:41:35 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 07:23:04 pm

Man, I love those guys!!  ;D
I wish I was gonna be there! :(

We'll be missing you, too, Rich!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 23, 2009, 10:25:59 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on April 23, 2009, 07:27:09 pm

Oh please!
don't encourage him!  ::)

As if he needs encouraging. ...  ::)  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2009, 06:46:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

He's back!

Due to popular demand, the magic angel is back!

Although I will say the dancing devil will turn up from time to time.

Can't wait until 4PM today....quitting time, and then off to NYC for meeting the Brokies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 24, 2009, 07:16:58 am

Good morning, Chuck!

The other forum is/was down, so I'm trying over here.

Glad the magic angel is back.

See you in NYC this afternoon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2009, 09:23:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Saturday to you all!

Oh, last night was fun!  Took a bunch of pics, and had a good time reconnecting with everyone!

Pics have been posted, starting here.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,32698.msg504301.html#msg504301

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 25, 2009, 09:29:47 am

Mornin Chucky......didn't think I would see you until your afternoon, after your late night.

So what have you got planned for the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on April 25, 2009, 09:35:21 am

Quote from: dejavu on April 23, 2009, 07:38:59 pm

Me, me, me!!!  And a whole bunch of other people.

No, Chuck is more like an angel than like Satan.   :-*

How you doin' Rich?

man, he has YOU fooled....when you see him, check his head, you'll see the burns where they took his horns off....


 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 25, 2009, 12:03:54 pm

Quote from: injest on April 25, 2009, 09:35:21 am

man, he has YOU fooled....when you see him, check his head, you'll see the burns where they took his horns off....


 ;D ;D

Nah...........no burns.

 ;D

Just sweetness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 26, 2009, 07:58:22 am

I received this email, and I thought of what happened at your workplace Chucky, when your two friends were fired on a conference call.

A fire alarm rang at 4 pm in a large office campus when almost all employees were present ( approx 5,000 people ).
As per past fire-drill practices, the entire office was quickly evacuated within 3 minutes, and all employees gathered outside the complex in designated areas waiting for further announcement.
Before long, the fire drill officer in-charge made the following broadcast over their loud-speakers system :
" My dear colleagues : With sincere regret, I have been asked to announce that for many of you, this will be your last evacuation drill with us. Due to the on-going recession and bad business climate, the company is laying off almost 50% of its staff. So when this announcement finishes, I ask all of you to move back into the building.  And if your swipe-card does not work, then it means that you have been laid off, in which case you will not be allowed inside, and all your personal belongings will be couriered to you by tomorrow.
The company is using this innovative, never-before approach as we do not want to choke our email system with lay-off notices and farewell messages going by the thousands, and we also wish to avoid any fighting inside the office and the consequent security issues for all staff.
We hope you have had a rewarding career with us.  Now please move back in… and good luck ! "
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 26, 2009, 08:46:18 am

Quote from: Katie77 on April 26, 2009, 07:58:22 am

I received this email, and I thought of what happened at your workplace Chucky, when your two friends were fired on a conference call.

A fire alarm rang at 4 pm in a large office campus when almost all employees were present ( approx 5,000 people ).
As per past fire-drill practices, the entire office was quickly evacuated within 3 minutes, and all employees gathered outside the complex in designated areas waiting for further announcement.
Before long, the fire drill officer in-charge made the following broadcast over their loud-speakers system :
" My dear colleagues : With sincere regret, I have been asked to announce that for many of you, this will be your last evacuation drill with us. Due to the on-going recession and bad business climate, the company is laying off almost 50% of its staff. So when this announcement finishes, I ask all of you to move back into the building.  And if your swipe-card does not work, then it means that you have been laid off, in which case you will not be allowed inside, and all your personal belongings will be couriered to you by tomorrow.
The company is using this innovative, never-before approach as we do not want to choke our email system with lay-off notices and farewell messages going by the thousands, and we also wish to avoid any fighting inside the office and the consequent security issues for all staff.
We hope you have had a rewarding career with us.  Now please move back in… and good luck ! "
 

That cannot be for real can it ??

Loved all the photos of the Friday night gathering. It just makes me more fed up that I can't afford to go.

Hope everyone enjoys whatever is left of the weekend. I am of to work in a couple of hours. Still in light of the economic climate, I count myself lucky to have a job.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2009, 01:52:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

it's a hot Sunday here in NJ.  Hope that everyone is doing well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2009, 09:55:06 pm

I searched online about this layoff process, and this is what I found...



http://www.snopes.com/business/consumer/firedrill.asp

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 27, 2009, 06:18:52 am

Very interesting Chucky.......

Reminds me of many many years ago when I worked for a finance company, and quite a few of the employees came from an opposition finance company.

They all confirmed, that at their previous employer, on many occassions, the big boss would come and visit at several small offices of the company and ask the manager to come for a walk around the block with him. It was on this walk that the big boss would tell the manager that he had been fired.

Everyone was terrified of being asked to go for a walk with the boss.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2009, 07:10:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hiya everyone!

Hope you all had a great weekend, and that all is good for you!


Weekends fly by too quickly is all I have to say!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 27, 2009, 07:23:03 am

Morning Chucky.......good to see ya.

Hope you have a good day, even if it is Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 27, 2009, 07:27:32 am

Hey Chuck. Hope you have a good Monday.   I loved the pics from dinner in NYC.  Looks like fun was had by all.   ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on April 27, 2009, 07:40:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2009, 01:52:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

it's a hot Sunday here in NJ.  Hope that everyone is doing well.

oh now...from what I hear, it's hot anywhere CD shows up..... ;D ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on April 27, 2009, 07:47:52 am

speaking of jobs. I have a friend that manages a chain store. The DM has been riding them constantly, one week it is sales have to get up...it is their number one priority. the next they dont' care about sales, membership cards are the number one priority....the 'priority' changes from day to day and the threat is always, "or we'll fire you"

well last week they came in and didn't like how the store looked, gave him a list of things to fix, told him he had a week to complete them ALL or they were firing everyone in the store. and then cut his budget and sent all his employees home.

let's all be happy we are not working for this company. I would be soooo motivated...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 27, 2009, 07:56:25 am

Some people have to put up with some terrible conditions and intimidation in their jobs.

I used to work for a credit union, where they offered cheaper interest to staff on home loans, so many people had their mortgage with them.

Many of them suffered terrible intimidation at times, always getting reminded of how much they would have to pay on mortgage repayments if they did not have the credit union loan. Some people put up with anything so they would not lose their job, and that added benefit. And that was in far better economic times, it must be far worse now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2009, 09:38:59 am

Quote from: Katie77 on April 27, 2009, 07:23:03 am

Morning Chucky.......good to see ya.

Hope you have a good day, even if it is Monday.

Hiya Susie!  Good to see ya too!  Yeah, it's Monday, and bleh to that, but so far, so good.

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on April 27, 2009, 07:27:32 am

Hey Chuck. Hope you have a good Monday.   I loved the pics from dinner in NYC.  Looks like fun was had by all.   ;) ;D

Hiya Dev!!!!  Oh, the city was fun....we had a lot of good laughs and conversation!

Quote from: injest on April 27, 2009, 07:40:03 am

oh now...from what I hear, it's hot anywhere CD shows up..... ;D ;D ;)

Hiya Jess!  Who's fillin' your head with that nonsense?  ???  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2009, 02:48:35 pm

Whew!  it's a little on the warm side today!  I wanted to get some extra exercise in, so I changed shirts (I have a spare t-shirt at work) and walked down to the branch and back.  Two miles.

Damn....I'm drenched in sweat.  Thank God I've got the spare clothes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 28, 2009, 05:13:55 pm

Where's Chuck today?  It's Tuesday.   ???


Good evening, Chuck.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2009, 07:16:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day you y'all!

Hope that everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 29, 2009, 07:18:26 am

morning chuck  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on April 29, 2009, 07:42:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2009, 02:48:35 pm

Whew!  it's a little on the warm side today!  I wanted to get some extra exercise in, so I changed shirts (I have a spare t-shirt at work) and walked down to the branch and back.  Two miles.

Damn....I'm drenched in sweat.  Thank God I've got the spare clothes.

to the branch? what branch? does the landscape people not pick them up? or is there a particular tree that has a branch you like on it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 29, 2009, 08:08:47 am

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/fruitcase/handsonhips.jpg)

AND WHERE MAY I ASK, WERE YOU YESTERDAY ??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2009, 12:35:09 pm

Quote from: injest on April 29, 2009, 07:42:13 am

to the branch? what branch? does the landscape people not pick them up? or is there a particular tree that has a branch you like on it?

 ::)


Texans don't use banks?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2009, 12:35:50 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 29, 2009, 08:08:47 am

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/fruitcase/handsonhips.jpg)

AND WHERE MAY I ASK, WERE YOU YESTERDAY ??

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 29, 2009, 01:49:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2009, 12:35:09 pm

 ::)


Texans don't use banks?

I dont think Jess knows you meant the bank's branch/location.  You work in the coporate office right?  You take care of the behind the scenes stuff i think.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 29, 2009, 02:07:40 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 29, 2009, 08:08:47 am

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l237/fruitcase/handsonhips.jpg)

AND WHERE MAY I ASK, WERE YOU YESTERDAY ??

ahahahaha!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 03:16:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


No happy angel today, not in a happy mood today.

At about 9:00am this morning, three people were laid off/let go from there jobs this morning on the floor that I work on.

2 of the people were very close to me.  One (Rosanne) I ate lunch with every day.  The other (Elta) is a sweet woman who is in the cubicle across from me.  When one of my past relationships had just broken up, I went to work the next day.  Bad idea, I was in an emotional state.  Elta saw this right away, grabbed a box of tissues, and a bottle of water, pulled me into a private room, and gave me a shoulder to cry on, literally.


There are rumblings of more layoffs to come.  I'm pretty sure my position is secure.  I’ve purposely kept myself “small potatoes”, so to speak.  Others have moved up, and have now put themselves in the line of fire.  I kept myself focused on paper pushing, which is what is needed at this point, so I’m ok now. 


In a short time, things changed.

My position is still safe.  However, the 3 people laid off has been extended to 10.

On the floor below us, one entire department was let go.

Nothing is getting done today at all, because everyone (who is left) is walking around talking to each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 30, 2009, 03:26:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 03:16:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


No happy angel today, not in a happy mood today.

At about 9:00am this morning, three people were laid off/let go from there jobs this morning on the floor that I work on.

2 of the people were very close to me.  One (Rosanne) I ate lunch with every day.  The other (Elta) is a sweet woman who is in the cubicle across from me.  When one of my past relationships had just broken up, I went to work the next day.  Bad idea, I was in an emotional state.  Elta saw this right away, grabbed a box of tissues, and a bottle of water, pulled me into a private room, and gave me a shoulder to cry on, literally.


There are rumblings of more layoffs to come.  I'm pretty sure my position is secure.  I’ve purposely kept myself “small potatoes”, so to speak.  Others have moved up, and have now put themselves in the line of fire.  I kept myself focused on paper pushing, which is what is needed at this point, so I’m ok now. 


In a short time, things changed.

My position is still safe.  However, the 3 people laid off has been extended to 10.

On the floor below us, one entire department was let go.

Nothing is getting done today at all, because everyone (who is left) is walking around talking to each other.

I'm very sorry to hear this, Chuck, and most especially about your two close friends.  I had hopes the economy was turning around, but I guess it's not, or at least not quickly enough.

 ???

Maybe in a week or so when the dust settles you can do something nice for them?  take them out to dinner or something?  Being out of work is a sucky feeling.

Sorry, bud.

Edit:  Elta sure sounds like a sensitive and compassionate woman.  I hope you can keep in touch with her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2009, 04:03:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 03:16:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


No happy angel today, not in a happy mood today.

At about 9:00am this morning, three people were laid off/let go from there jobs this morning on the floor that I work on.

2 of the people were very close to me.  One (Rosanne) I ate lunch with every day.  The other (Elta) is a sweet woman who is in the cubicle across from me.  When one of my past relationships had just broken up, I went to work the next day.  Bad idea, I was in an emotional state.  Elta saw this right away, grabbed a box of tissues, and a bottle of water, pulled me into a private room, and gave me a shoulder to cry on, literally.


There are rumblings of more layoffs to come.  I'm pretty sure my position is secure.  I’ve purposely kept myself “small potatoes”, so to speak.  Others have moved up, and have now put themselves in the line of fire.  I kept myself focused on paper pushing, which is what is needed at this point, so I’m ok now. 


In a short time, things changed.

My position is still safe.  However, the 3 people laid off has been extended to 10.

On the floor below us, one entire department was let go.

Nothing is getting done today at all, because everyone (who is left) is walking around talking to each other.

Oi!  :o  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 30, 2009, 05:11:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 03:16:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


No happy angel today, not in a happy mood today.

At about 9:00am this morning, three people were laid off/let go from there jobs this morning on the floor that I work on.

2 of the people were very close to me.  One (Rosanne) I ate lunch with every day.  The other (Elta) is a sweet woman who is in the cubicle across from me.  When one of my past relationships had just broken up, I went to work the next day.  Bad idea, I was in an emotional state.  Elta saw this right away, grabbed a box of tissues, and a bottle of water, pulled me into a private room, and gave me a shoulder to cry on, literally.


There are rumblings of more layoffs to come.  I'm pretty sure my position is secure.  I’ve purposely kept myself “small potatoes”, so to speak.  Others have moved up, and have now put themselves in the line of fire.  I kept myself focused on paper pushing, which is what is needed at this point, so I’m ok now. 


In a short time, things changed.

My position is still safe.  However, the 3 people laid off has been extended to 10.

On the floor below us, one entire department was let go.

Nothing is getting done today at all, because everyone (who is left) is walking around talking to each other.

oh no....  :'( Oh chuck that's horrid.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 30, 2009, 05:48:59 pm

Oh dear, this is awful, bloody awful.

I can feel how you feel about your friends.  All you can do is be there for them as a support to them, which I know you will.

(((((CHUCKY)))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 06:21:13 pm

thanks everyone for your kinds words.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on April 30, 2009, 06:41:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 03:16:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


No happy angel today, not in a happy mood today.

At about 9:00am this morning, three people were laid off/let go from there jobs this morning on the floor that I work on.

2 of the people were very close to me.  One (Rosanne) I ate lunch with every day.  The other (Elta) is a sweet woman who is in the cubicle across from me.  When one of my past relationships had just broken up, I went to work the next day.  Bad idea, I was in an emotional state.  Elta saw this right away, grabbed a box of tissues, and a bottle of water, pulled me into a private room, and gave me a shoulder to cry on, literally.


There are rumblings of more layoffs to come.  I'm pretty sure my position is secure.  I’ve purposely kept myself “small potatoes”, so to speak.  Others have moved up, and have now put themselves in the line of fire.  I kept myself focused on paper pushing, which is what is needed at this point, so I’m ok now. 


In a short time, things changed.

My position is still safe.  However, the 3 people laid off has been extended to 10.

On the floor below us, one entire department was let go.

Nothing is getting done today at all, because everyone (who is left) is walking around talking to each other.

I don´t have much consolation to offer, Chuck. Very sad news.
All we can do is to hope things will turn around eventully.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 30, 2009, 10:09:00 pm

Chuck, that's hard.  A big part of why we do our jobs well is because of our colleagues.  You were lucky to have such good friends at the office.  I sure hope they'll be able to cope, and you, too.  This just sucks.

((((((Chuck))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2009, 09:12:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2009, 03:16:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


Well, I've made it to work today.

It's quieter here today......but people are still on edge.

waiting to see if the Grim Reaper will be about either today or Monday to kill some more jobs.

So far, so good.  By this time yesterday, 3 people were already laid off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 01, 2009, 09:34:34 am

Morning Chucky, I do hope today is better than the last couple of days.

Lie back and relax over the weekend.

Take care dear friend......((Chucky))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2009, 09:54:10 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 01, 2009, 09:34:34 am

Morning Chucky, I do hope today is better than the last couple of days.

Lie back and relax over the weekend.

Take care dear friend......((Chucky))

Oh, I will, Saturday is my sleep in day!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2009, 01:25:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost pals!

Slept in until 9:30 am today...not too bad.  ;D

had light breakfast, did a work out, made chocolate chip pancakes for lunch, and will be hitting the gym in about an hour.

Did some shopping last night, and got new workout clothes, and some dumbells so I can workout my arms, shoulders, chest and back at home.  My trainer at the gym is working this with me at the gym, but twice a week isn't enough, and I don't see a lot of improvement in my strength.  I figure doing this at home will help.



(http://mod.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p2431235dt.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 02, 2009, 01:52:25 pm

Hey there CHuckie !   Have a great weekend sweetie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 03, 2009, 07:26:21 pm

Just be careful you don't strain anything vital !! While working on body beautiful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2009, 08:24:02 pm

Hiya Dev and Fiona!

 :-*

Hope you both had a good Sunday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 03, 2009, 10:32:31 pm

Quote from: optom3 on May 03, 2009, 07:26:21 pm

Just be careful you don't strain anything vital !! While working on body beautiful.

Yeah.....go into it gradually, Chucky.......

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/exerciseprograme-2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2009, 09:57:34 am

Morning BetterMost friends.


I have meetings to attend today and tomorrow......not sure what they are about.....I will keep you posted.

So far, I still have a job.

Once Wednesday arrives, perhaps my happy angel will return. :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 04, 2009, 10:14:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 04, 2009, 09:57:34 am

Morning BetterMost friends.


I have meetings to attend today and tomorrow......not sure what they are about.....I will keep you posted.

So far, I still have a job.

Once Wednesday arrives, perhaps my happy angel will return. :-\

((((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 04, 2009, 11:31:25 am

Just stay the happy optimistic person that makes you who you are and I am sure you will still have a job.

I am starting this positive visualisation thing and waiting to see if that works. I shut my eyes  before I go to sleep, I picture us all here in this house celebrating New Years Eve, which means our Visa has extended.

Will keep you all abreast of the outcome/success.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2009, 08:25:55 pm

Well, I have made it through another day at work.  I had a meeting today, and another tomorrow to rehash what we discussed today.

However, it looks like the lay offs are over, and my job is secure.

Today, however, was a day from hell.

I had a ton of reports to do, which took until 10.  Then I was in the meeting until almost noon.  then when I got back from my hour lunch, there were 11 wires sent to me to process, to close out some checking accounts.  However, the idiots who sent them, didn't bother to check the balances of the accounts, nor did they leave $25.00 in the account to cover the fee.

I had to recalculate all the wires and then process them.  I worked on that from 1 until 5, and I'm supposed to leave work at 4.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 04, 2009, 10:20:22 pm

Hope you have a better day tomorrow, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 05, 2009, 04:00:30 am

((Chuck))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 05, 2009, 04:05:27 am

Hang in there Chucky.......you can only do your best.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 06:42:59 am

Morning BetterMost friends.

I'll be in meetings most of the day today!  Not sure how often I'll be here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 05, 2009, 06:47:11 am

Mornin Chucky....

Thinkin of you mate.

Take care.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 06:58:44 am

Thank you, Sweet Susie!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 05, 2009, 08:46:42 am

Morning Chuck.  I hope you have a better day today than yesterday. 

Thanks for checking in on me in my blog.  You re so sweet  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 08:17:36 pm

I've decided to dedicate a song to Miss California, Joe the Plumber, and all the opponents of gay marriage.


If you are listening at work, or kids are around, be careful,  lyrics are not safe for work, or kids.

>:D



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuDJmVkPYpw[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: delalluvia on May 05, 2009, 08:55:40 pm

Catchy tune. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 09:04:27 pm

Quote from: delalluvia on May 05, 2009, 08:55:40 pm

Catchy tune. ;D

Isn't it though?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 05, 2009, 09:29:45 pm

No "endearing" intended! 

Great song, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 09:32:18 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 05, 2009, 09:29:45 pm

No "endearing" intended! 

Great song, Chuckie!

Thanks Big Brother Paul!  But I don't get the "endearing" comment.

???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: delalluvia on May 05, 2009, 09:33:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 09:32:18 pm

Thanks Big Brother Paul!  But I don't get the "endearing" comment.

???

From a previous post.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2009, 09:41:35 pm

Quote from: delalluvia on May 05, 2009, 09:33:01 pm

From a previous post.

Oh, HerrKaiser.  Is that what he said?

I have HK on Ignore.  If he doesn't like what is posted here, he's welcome to not come to my blog, like I stopped going to his.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 05, 2009, 11:03:14 pm

Quote from: HerrKaiser on May 05, 2009, 10:02:27 pm

Ah. I see. Love the big tent.

(http://www.krankyscartoons.com/images/Big_Tent_Small_Door.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on May 05, 2009, 11:15:30 pm

Quote from: HerrKaiser on May 05, 2009, 10:02:27 pm

Ah. I see. Love the big tent.

I think it's a pretty cute video, unquestionably vulgar, but it gets the point across.

I guess I'm unclear on who you think should be in the big tent.   ???

Chuck specifically dedicated it to "Miss California, Joe the Plumber, and all the opponents of gay marriage."

I can accept our differing political views to the extent that various factions have different ways they want to accomplish the same goal.  But as long as the goal is legal marriage for members of the GLBTQ community, then I think that tent is large enough for everyone.

It boggles my mind that a person who is being denied a basic constitutional right (I file gay marriage in with the "pursuit of happiness" clause, but there are other interpretations), can actually think that Miss California or Joe the Plumber advance their cause?!

If you are anti-gay marriage, well, that's your prerogative, but then why exactly are you in this tent?  Why would you deny yourself (or your gay nephew or lesbian niece) the same right your heterosexual friends and family have?

If you believe everyone has a right to their opinion (as I do), then Miss California and Joe the Plumber may have their minutes or days in the sun.  More power to them, as far as I'm concerned.

I am convinced that the more people like them (generalizing, I know, but hello! not pillars of the community here) have to say on the subject, the better the chances are for gay marriage to become a reality across the nation.  I firmly believe that most real people see these alleged Republican spokespeople and want to distance themselves as far as possible.

And if they don't, Chuck's little video gives them some alternate suggestions in a humorous, if tasteless, way.   ;)

Aside:  The Republican party needs to develop some real leadership that is independent of the Religious Right.  And I know I've typed that several times before.  If they expect to be viable, their 'tent' is not big enough for the RR.

I never thought I'd see the day, but after Iowa, I believe every GLBT community member will have the civil right to marry nationwide in my lifetime.  The states are falling like dominoes.  And to think, I was once skeptical of states' rights positions.

Will wonders never cease?
 ::) 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 06, 2009, 06:37:46 am

hi chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 06, 2009, 08:15:26 am

Hi Chuck..

 :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2009, 09:05:06 am

Hello BetterMost friends.

I know I said my "happy angel" would be back today, but it's not right yet.  I'm betting by end of the week.

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2009, 10:09:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2009, 09:05:06 am

Hello BetterMost friends.

I know I said my "happy angel" would be back today, but it's not right yet.  I'm betting by end of the week.

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

No Happy Chuck. ...  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2009, 11:10:16 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 06, 2009, 10:09:37 am

No Happy Chuck. ...  :(

No worries Jeff!

Mind is a little busy today, and that's what's affecting me.  I'll be back to my usual self soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 06, 2009, 12:38:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2009, 11:10:16 am

No worries Jeff!

Mind is a little busy today, and that's what's affecting me.  I'll be back to my usual self soon!

Oh I miss happy smiley Chuck, hurry back soon !!!
 It's not long until the big gathering is it. You will need to be on form for that !!!
 I need my fix of smiley faces at the gathering, yours included !!! So no pressure.
 Would it help if I sent round the massage fairy.Like the cleany uppy fairy, only with a novel use for his feather duster !!! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 06, 2009, 07:34:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2009, 11:10:16 am

No worries Jeff!

Mind is a little busy today, and that's what's affecting me.  I'll be back to my usual self soon!

((((CHUCKY))))

When you're ready bud......we'll be here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2009, 09:40:20 pm

Damn!  It's pouring here.



(http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/emolyz_84/thunderstorm.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 07, 2009, 02:08:45 am

You sound so fed up.
Lets hope the sun comes out later.Sending you a sunny hug from Florida just in case. :) You will soon have a ship load of Brokies to cheer you up as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2009, 07:07:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Getting closer to the weekend!

still raining here, but I'm hoping to see some sun soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 07, 2009, 07:23:36 am

Morning Chucky,

Glad to see the happy angel man back......

Glad to see YOU back too.....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2009, 09:12:12 am

I get into little funks sometimes....it happens.

I'm still not 100%, but I'm better, so improving continues as the days go by.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 07, 2009, 10:28:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 07, 2009, 09:12:12 am

I get into little funks sometimes....it happens.

I'm still not 100%, but I'm better, so improving continues as the days go by.

OH...been there done that.....it can be a dark place......and sometimes you need to be alone, as long as you know your friends are waiting for you, when you come back.

Take care sweety......hey, are you joining the NYC catch up this week?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2009, 10:49:11 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 07, 2009, 10:28:59 am

Take care sweety......hey, are you joining the NYC catch up this week?

Hell yeah!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 07, 2009, 12:53:05 pm

Oh hurray !! Chuck is back !!  All is right with the world again. :)

In any case, I do the drama queen stuff round here, and I'm not quite ready to vacate my throne yet !!
I can sense a few more bad soap operas lurking in the background. Foolish FiFi and her fraught and frantic F--k ups !!!! Plenty of mileage left in that one I feel. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 08, 2009, 06:20:52 am

I hope you have a wonderful time in New York this weekend.  Wish I could be there.   Did you get my voicemail? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 06:46:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

It's Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 06:47:50 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on May 08, 2009, 06:20:52 am

I hope you have a wonderful time in New York this weekend.  Wish I could be there.   Did you get my voicemail? 

Hiya Sweetie!!!!

Yes honey, I got it late last night...I had my cell in  my gym bag, so I didn't hear it ring when you called.

I'm not meeting up with everyone until tomorrow.  Will do what you asked!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 08, 2009, 06:49:49 am

Well happy Friday Chucky......hope its a good one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 08, 2009, 06:52:18 am

Have fun at the NYC gathering, Chuck!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 06:55:14 am

Hiya Susie!  :-*

Hiya Shasta!  Been a while!  :-*

Where have you been hiding?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Zander on May 08, 2009, 07:05:17 am

CD since when where you 100% :-*

Enjoy the city baby bro!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 08, 2009, 07:24:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 06:55:14 am

Hiya Susie!  :-*

Hiya Shasta!  Been a while!  :-*

Where have you been hiding?

Hi!  :-*

End of the year---hectic, but longed-for.  :P 8) ;) :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 08:52:31 am

Quote from: Zander on May 08, 2009, 07:05:17 am

CD since when where you 100% :-*

 :laugh: :-*

Quote from: Zander on May 08, 2009, 07:05:17 am

Enjoy the city baby bro!

You know I will! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Zander on May 08, 2009, 08:59:45 am

Wish I could be there too, but you know how things are - far too busy with other things.  Give a big hug to those that know me ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 09:01:36 am

Quote from: Zander on May 08, 2009, 08:59:45 am

Wish I could be there too, but you know how things are - far too busy with other things.  Give a big hug to those that know me ;)

I sooooo need to get back over to Europe.......maybe next year....


I'll hand out those hugs!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Zander on May 08, 2009, 09:20:04 am

Well you can always have a couple of days with us ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2009, 09:24:34 am

Quote from: Zander on May 08, 2009, 09:20:04 am

Well you can always have a couple of days with us ;)

You're willing to let me and my tickle fingers in your home?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 08, 2009, 09:27:43 am

Chuck if you ever get back ver to the UK - I'll make sure I'm actually IN the country when you do! Last year i was in Hungary when you were in the UK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Zander on May 08, 2009, 09:42:47 am

Quote from: Kelda on May 08, 2009, 09:27:43 am

Chuck if you ever get back ver to the UK - I'll make sure I'm actually IN the country when you do! Last year i was in Hungary when you were in the UK!

you missed a great bash Kelda ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 08, 2009, 10:42:01 am

Quote from: Zander on May 08, 2009, 09:42:47 am

you missed a great bash Kelda ::)

:P Yes I heard the organisation committee was superb!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Zander on May 08, 2009, 11:14:22 am

It was a really good weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 09, 2009, 02:15:54 pm

Chuck,  please give hugs to EVERYBODY at the NYC Brokie gathering.  Hope the sun came out.  Wish I could be there.  ;) ;D :) 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2009, 10:35:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well, and that all the BetterMost moms had a great Mother's Day.

 ;D


I forgot to tell you about the Mother's Day card I got mom.

I tried to find an image, but was not successful.


It's an image of a mother and son walking down the street.

The mom is wearing a tshirt that says "I'm proud of my gay son!"

The son is wearing a shrit that says "This woman is NOT my mother!"

   
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Inside it says "I'm proud of you, mom!"

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 11, 2009, 12:47:59 pm

Yay, not only is happy Chuck back, but  I got to see that imfamous face splitting grin in the NYC pics. ;D
Like the mother's day idea. !!!
No comment on my mother's day !!! :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 11, 2009, 01:38:59 pm

sounds cute!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 11, 2009, 05:16:02 pm

Hello Chuck.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2009, 06:17:18 pm

Hiya Dev, Fiona, and Kelda!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 12, 2009, 05:01:58 am

HI Chucky.........love seeing your gorgeous grin in the NY pics.

Have a good Tueday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2009, 08:37:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, we made it through Monday!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on May 12, 2009, 10:33:03 am

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Hi Chuck!  Happy Tuesday. :)

It was so, so great to have such a nice visit on Saturday during our Soho wanderings and sitting together at dinner!  Miss you (and all our Buds!) already!

8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2009, 10:36:00 am

Quote from: atz75 on May 12, 2009, 10:33:03 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/waving/2.gif)

Hi Chuck!  Happy Tuesday. :)

It was so, so great to have such a nice visit on Saturday during our Soho wanderings and sitting together at dinner!  Miss you (and all our Buds!) already!

8)

Good to see ya, sweetie!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2009, 03:05:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day to you all!

;D


Hope that everyone is having a great day!

Sorry for the late posting here, been a bit busy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2009, 09:43:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Getting closer to the weekend.


Well today will be......awkward.

When the layoffs took place here, people were given two options, to leave that day, or stay on for a few more weeks to finish their current projects.

Today will be their last day, so those that opted to stay on board, we're taking out to lunch today to say good-bye.

One thing.......there is one guy here I'll call "Steve".  Steve has always been a bit....off center shall we say?

It's often been said that if anyone here were to snap and bring a gun to work, it would be Steve.

Well, Steve is one of the members who was laid off, and opted to stay until today.  People have joked that today would be the day.

:o


So if you don't see me around after lunch, you know what happened.

:o










I'm sure all will be fine!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 14, 2009, 09:51:30 am

I would not have been surprised if someone had "gone postal" at my job yesterday.

In the construction of the new wing of our building, they have reached the stage of installing--and testing--the fire alarm system. It sounds like a very large swarm of very angry locusts. And it goes on ... and on ... and on ... and on. It was driving us all around the bend yesterday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 14, 2009, 10:09:28 am

Well, Chuck, this may be a day you want to eat desert first.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2009, 10:14:41 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on May 14, 2009, 10:09:28 am

Well, Chuck, this may be a day you want to eat desert first.  :-\

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 14, 2009, 02:09:22 pm

so you made it out of the lunch then chuck!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2009, 02:35:52 pm

Just  got back now, Kelda.  All is ok.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 14, 2009, 03:10:55 pm

phew!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2009, 09:13:01 pm

Ok, so check this out....


I'm at work today, and after lunch, about 6 of us were talking....3 men and 3 women.

they started to jokingly guess how the company picked who would be let go.  We were saying that it was  determined by attractiveness, and the ugly people were let go.

Then one of the women suggested the attractive people were let go, because they were self centered, and the ugly people were kept.

:laugh:

Well, this led to the guys listing the women (all 16 of them) and rating them as the most sexy to least sexy.

Of course, when the guys were done, the women did the same thing to the 16 guys on the floor.

To my surprise, I was picked as the 7th hottest guy on the floor.  And (how funny is this?) the women rated me higher than the two straight guys who were with us.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 14, 2009, 09:52:37 pm

Well Duh?????  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 15, 2009, 04:15:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 14, 2009, 09:43:57 am

Well today will be......awkward.

When the layoffs took place here, people were given two options, to leave that day, or stay on for a few more weeks to finish their current projects.

Today will be their last day, so those that opted to stay on board, we're taking out to lunch today to say good-bye.

One thing.......there is one guy here I'll call "Steve".  Steve has always been a bit....off center shall we say?

It's often been said that if anyone here were to snap and bring a gun to work, it would be Steve.

Well, Steve is one of the members who was laid off, and opted to stay until today.  People have joked that today would be the day.

:o


So if you don't see me around after lunch, you know what happened.

:o










I'm sure all will be fine!  ;D

Gee that is odd, to let people stay after they have been laid off.....Usually its out the door, and we will send you your stuff.

And......to finish off their current projects........bloody hell, thats dam good of em......and dam good of those that stayed to do it....??

Hahahaha....the bloke most likely to have a gun........be careful opening any mail left on your desk.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 15, 2009, 06:13:21 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 14, 2009, 09:52:37 pm

Well Duh?????  ;D

 ;D exactly Richard!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 15, 2009, 07:10:07 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 14, 2009, 09:52:37 pm

Well Duh?????  ;D

Couldn't put it better, well said Richard

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 15, 2009, 07:16:35 am

Hey Chucky.........you must have 6 Brad Pitt look alikes in your office........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 15, 2009, 07:32:48 am

great to see you Matt!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 15, 2009, 08:48:24 am

Good Morning Cellar Dweller Chuck my friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 09:21:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry for the late blog appearance.

I'm working from a different office today, and I had to get the computer here set up for my settings and that was an ordeal.

lol

but now I'm connected!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 15, 2009, 10:38:53 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Did you get thunderstorms last night in NJ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 11:00:32 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on May 14, 2009, 09:52:37 pm

Well Duh?????  ;D

Quote from: Kelda on May 15, 2009, 06:13:21 am

;D exactly Richard!!

Quote from: ZK on May 15, 2009, 07:10:07 am

Couldn't put it better, well said Richard

Well, aren't y'all sweet?

Tell ya the truth, when I was seeing the results, I wanted to jump around like Rudolph did on the Christmas special, shouting "THey think i"m cute!  They think I'm cute!"


Oh, btw, good to see you back, Matt!
 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 11:01:51 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 15, 2009, 07:16:35 am

Hey Chucky.........you must have 6 Brad Pitt look alikes in your office........

 :laugh:

Work would be much more fun to be at if I did!

They are some good lookin' guys, however.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 11:02:24 am

Quote from: dejavu on May 15, 2009, 10:38:53 am

Did you get thunderstorms last night in NJ?

If we did, I slept through them.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 15, 2009, 11:14:36 am

Hey Chuck, hope you are doing well. Hope you enjoyed the cheese.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 11:48:22 am

Hiya Big Brother Truman!

I've been so busy today, I didn't get a chance to send you and Rich a PM!

Sowwy!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 16, 2009, 04:17:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 15, 2009, 11:01:51 am

:laugh:

Work would be much more fun to be at if I did!

They are some good lookin' guys, however.  ;D

Get back to work, and stop pervin........ :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2009, 10:22:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Saturday everyone!

Car is in the shop getting some routine stuff done.  Later, dinner with friends!

;D

Hope you all are well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2009, 10:56:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is having a good Sunday!

Got my car back last night, only $100.00 so I can't complain.  Oil change, oil filter change, and replaced the two headlights.

Heavy rains last night, big thunder too.  Now it's sunny and cool here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 17, 2009, 11:03:33 am

Wow! I'd think that headlight replacement would cost more than that! I need new windshield wipers! It has been raining almost nonstop around here.  :P

Happy Sunday!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 07:02:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Back to Monday.  bleh!

Hope that everyone is well today.

I thought it would be more, Shasta, but I guess I was overestimating the cost.  Mind you, I'm not complaining.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 18, 2009, 08:24:04 am

Good morning Chuck and Happy Monday to you.  Im sending you positive vibes for a good week ahead.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 18, 2009, 08:34:25 am

Hi ya Chucky

Hope you have a good Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 18, 2009, 12:02:49 pm

Well it has rained here non stop since I woke up. I should not moan as we need it badly, but the constant grey is deprssing. However I am feeling a bit flat after the weekend at Devs so I guess it matches my mood !!!
Uh oh the thunder has starte now, so I guess that will mean 90lbs of German Shepherd attempting to squeeze into a gap that snowy would struggle to fit into.!!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 02:47:33 pm

Quote from: optom3 on May 18, 2009, 12:02:49 pm

Well it has rained here non stop since I woke up. I should not moan as we need it badly, but the constant grey is deprssing. However I am feeling a bit flat after the weekend at Devs so I guess it matches my mood !!!  Uh oh the thunder has starte now, so I guess that will mean 90lbs of German Shepherd attempting to squeeze into a gap that snowy would struggle to fit into.!!! ;D

LOL!!!!!  That's some story, Fi!

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on May 18, 2009, 08:24:04 am

Good morning Chuck and Happy Monday to you.  Im sending you positive vibes for a good week ahead.   :)

Quote from: Katie77 on May 18, 2009, 08:34:25 am

Hi ya Chucky

Hope you have a good Monday.

Wellllllllllllllllllll......it wasn't a bad day, but let's just say some not so good news came up.

Turns out the company is no longer doing lay offs, but is still in "cost saving" mode.  What they've decided to do now is stop the contributions to our 401k accounts.

For those who don't know or don't have one.......Some companies will have a 401K program that you use to save for retirement....and you put a portion of your paycheck in it, and the company will make a matching donation up to a certian percent.

My company did this, however, we all received an email today saying they would no longer do this after the middle of June.

I still plan to donate to it, as I know that if I stop, I'll spend the money.  At least this way it's going to my retirement.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 18, 2009, 05:35:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 02:47:33 pm

LOL!!!!!  That's some story, Fi!


Wellllllllllllllllllll......it wasn't a bad day, but let's just say some not so good news came up.

Turns out the company is no longer doing lay offs, but is still in "cost saving" mode.  What they've decided to do now is stop the contributions to our 401k accounts.

My company did this, however, we all received an email today saying they would no longer do this after the middle of June.

I still plan to donate to it, as I know that if I stop, I'll spend the money.  At least this way it's going to my retirement.

That really sucks!  I bet it got a lot of people in your office are really pissed.  But then again with your company, and all their layoffs, your lucky to have your job.  But what they've done now does suck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 18, 2009, 05:47:47 pm

Just watch your 401k like a hawk .My husband had a pension scheme which is pretty similar to the 401k and the company he worked for made monthly contributions which he added to. Long story short, before the law was changed in England, the outgoing directors raided the "pot". IN those days you were allowed to do that and had 7 years to reimburse it. They couldn't and even when the company was sold with the proviso that the new directors would make good the defecit, nothing happened.
The sheme went into bancruptcy and 22 years of contributions were gone, just like that. Pension laws have since been changed but too late for my husband, so watch yours very carefully.Maybe even consider asking a financial advisor to check it out.
I would hate to see what happened to my husband happen to anyone else.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 18, 2009, 07:18:03 pm

We call those pension schemes...Superannuation.......

About 10years ago, the government of the day passed a law, that it was compulsory for ALL EMPLOYERS to contribute 9% of an employers gross wage to a Superannuation Scheme.

This was NOT taken out of the employers salary, but was an added 9% that companies had to contribute for every employer who earned over $300 per week. If the employee also wanted to conribute they could do so, any amount they wanted to.

These contributions are invested in interest bearing investment companies, and the employee gets the interest, less adminstration costs. Up until the last couple of years, people were getting very high interest and their superanuatio funds were rising rapidly, but over the past year or so, they have really dropped and some have even lost money.

It is only collectable on retirement, either in a lump sum or as an ongoing weekly income for the retiree.

The purpose of the government starting up this scheme, was to put in place a programme where retirees would be self funded, and not draw on the aged pension which is available here to all people of retirement age and is given out by the government. The aged pension is means tested, so if someone is getting an income from their superannuation fund, then they would not qualify for the aged pension. There are also tax incentives to save for retirement, and for money people put in a superannuation fund. People can have their own private "super fund" as long as it is regulated the same as the big ones.

As you can imagine, there are trillions of dollars in varying super funds, and some people who have changed jobs have money in several funds, which they can combine if they wish to. Many people who have had lots of different jobs, actually lose track of where their super money has gone. Accounts are sent out once a year, but they also can still not find the owner if they have changed address, which so often happens.

From our view as a small business when we owned the pet shop, we found having to find another 9% of any wages we paid, and send it off to a superanuuaton fund, was an expense that was quite overbearing. Considering the fact that at one time we had a 19 year old working for us, who we had to contribute $50 a week for, which was not going to be able to be collected by him for another 50 odd years.

There are millions and millions of dollars that will probably never be collected....and that is just not right.

On the other hand, there will also be much that is collected, and so there will be less paid out by the governement in old age pensions, over the next decades.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 09:38:18 pm

Hey, I think you'll find this funny.....


On the way home from work, I had the windows down, and radio up (Yes, I'm one of those obnoxious guys)  The CD was playing "Memory" by Menage, a High NRG song.  Then it hit me....I was listening to the disco remake of a Broadway show tune.  Could I be any more gay???

LOL LOL LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2009, 10:34:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 09:38:18 pm

Hey, I think you'll find this funny.....


On the way home from work, I had the windows down, and radio up (Yes, I'm one of those obnoxious guys)  The CD was playing "Memory" by Menage, a High NRG song.  Then it hit me....I was listening to the disco remake of a Broadway show tune.  Could I be any more gay???

LOL LOL LOL

If not, you'll do till "gay" gets here.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 07:20:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Got through Monday, and on to Tuesday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 07:20:28 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 18, 2009, 10:34:01 pm

If not, you'll do till "gay" gets here.  ;D

lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 19, 2009, 07:23:56 am

Happy Tuesday, Chuck!!  :-*

I'm on vacation in 3,2,1 more days!!!! So Tuesday's a
breeze.  :P 8) :D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 19, 2009, 08:09:57 am

Have a good Tuesday Chucky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 09:10:37 am

lucky you, Shasta!!!!

Where are you goin'?


*waves to Susie*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 11:20:03 am

I can't believe this is a news story.


“Cheesus” Jesus Likeness Found In Cheetos Bag

In Dallas, Texas Dan and Sarah Bell discovered a Jesus shaped Cheeto as they began there road trip last week. Nicknaming the Cheeto “Cheesus,” Sarah noticed that one of the chips looked oddly familiar “I was putting them in my hand and I had eaten most of the ones in my hand, and one was left lying there. And I said, ‘Oh my gosh, look at this. It really looks like a person in a robe praying.”

CBS news reported the Cheeto in question is about 2 inches tall and missing a right arm. Other than that, one might see a distinct robe, long hair and a man praying. This isn’t the first time a Jesus Cheeto has shown up in the snack bag. Last year CNN reported on a similar Jesus Cheeto found in the bag of the popular snack.





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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 19, 2009, 12:06:53 pm

Oh for Christ Sake....(excuse the pun)....what bloody next.

And no doubt some other idiot will buy the bloody thing on Ebay.

Now Ive seen everything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 19, 2009, 08:19:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 09:10:37 am

lucky you, Shasta!!!!

Where are you goin'?


*waves to Susie*

Nowhere. LOL. Just home. All summer.  ;D It'll take me that long to clean the house that goes neglected throughout the year!!!!  :P 8) :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 09:20:27 pm

 :laugh:

Well, I hope you get some time to rest!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 19, 2009, 09:42:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 09:20:27 pm

:laugh:

Well, I hope you get some time to rest!!!!!

Thanks, man! I'm sure I'll devote the first 2 or 3 days to snoozing.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2009, 09:54:31 pm

jealous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 20, 2009, 12:56:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2009, 09:38:18 pm

Hey, I think you'll find this funny.....


On the way home from work, I had the windows down, and radio up (Yes, I'm one of those obnoxious guys)  The CD was playing "Memory" by Menage, a High NRG song.  Then it hit me....I was listening to the disco remake of a Broadway show tune.  Could I be any more gay???

LOL LOL LOL

If you weren't so gay we would not all love you so much!!! Just carry on being you. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2009, 04:18:53 am

How does it work for teachers Shasta

In Scotland the summer holidays are about 6 weeks from the start of July until Mid august.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 20, 2009, 05:56:31 am

Quote from: Kelda on May 20, 2009, 04:18:53 am

How does it work for teachers Shasta

In Scotland the summer holidays are about 6 weeks from the start of July until Mid august.

We have 10 weeks off---I get really spoiled and slothful. LOL.

I work an occasional odd job here and there, but I don't get a full time job (usually). Tho I have worked whole summers in a factory---that's nice for $$, but it makes for a long, long year.

We do have to get 60 hours of professional development throughout the year, and I try to get most of mine during the summer. So I'll go to some of those workshops.

I will just relax. I don't plan to do much. I told my best friend I'd drive over (to the hills)  and help her take two of her dogs to the vet for neutering---she has more dogs than I have---plus she has cats! Cows and horses, too! I've been invited to FL and to a friend's lake house, but I probably won't go. I've become a homebody.  8) ;)

For moms--being a teacher is a great job. I'm encouraging my niece to think about it, at least. Working somewhere that you get to know your kids' friends, being off in the evenings and summers with the kids. Being able to go the kids' school programs, etc. And ya get paid over 12 months, so the summer is covered. IMO--if ya gotta work and you have children--it's a good deal. (If one is so inclined, of course.)

I've talked to people who say they'd do anything BUT teach. LOL. They say they don't have the patience. It takes a lot.  ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2009, 08:48:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!

Hope that everyone is doing well, and working towards the weekend!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2009, 09:04:24 am

Yes Shasta a difficllt job, no doubt but boy would I like those holidays!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 20, 2009, 04:54:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2009, 08:48:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!

Hope that everyone is doing well, and working towards the weekend!

 ;D

Just checking to make sure that mint sauce and lamb have not mated with each other !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2009, 06:20:09 pm

 :laugh:


nope!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 20, 2009, 06:22:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2009, 06:20:09 pm

:laugh:


nope!

Could you say that with a little bit more conviction, please........(and wipe that gravy off your chin)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2009, 09:02:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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The weekend is almost upon us!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2009, 09:17:32 am

Quote from: optom3 on May 20, 2009, 04:54:56 pm

Just checking to make sure that mint sauce and lamb have not mated with each other !

Quote from: Katie77 on May 20, 2009, 06:22:04 pm

Could you say that with a little bit more conviction, please........(and wipe that gravy off your chin)

Actually, I'm glad you both mentioned this, I want to bring a lawsuit against DavidInIndy for misrepresentation.

He puts these happy little lambs out there as prizes for his game, and I am not happy with the final product that was given to me for my prize.

I put my hard work into his "What is it" game, as I have done before, and I finally win a sheep.

When it arrives at my house, this is what I get.....














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I'm running out of fresh meat to feed this creature, and I have to keep Blaze locked away to make sure this Satan Spawn of a lamb won't eat him.

David, you had better accept the return of this sheep, and give me the one I really won, or you'll be with me in front of Judge Judy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 21, 2009, 09:25:07 am

OMG.....that is one mean sheep....

I'm glad I didn't win now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 21, 2009, 11:13:40 am

OMG Chuck,
 did it arrive like that or has it been a gradual transformation.Is it a sort of Jeckyl and Hyde thing. I need some answers and fast. :o
 Bo peep as I have named mine, seems fine at the moment, but she does seem to be taking an unusual interest in Snowy.
I thought it was as a playmate and now I am a little concerned that I am being duped and really she is eyeing up Snowy as a mid morning snack !!!!!

Please respond ASAP as I have had to confine Bo peep to the garage and I can hear some pretty worrying noises comming from there. I suspect that maybe I have no tyres left on my car.

Maybe you just got the mutant one ??? !!!! I hope so, still if not and I have got the lamby version of a werewolf, I sense an ingenious plan taking shape. The next debt collector who comes round, well what can I say, no need to go and see Sue in Aus. for my meat pies, Sweeny Todd eat you heart out.

In fact rather than castigating David (sorry Chuck ) I am going to thank him if Bo peep becomes Bo Frankenstein.

Debt collector arrives, freezer then fully stocked with meat pies, and when the law come banging on the door,I will tell them my Frankenstien lamb ate him and my son is as we speak enjoying a very tasty meat pie and fries.
The beauty of it is, that no one will believe me as it is a known fact I am mad as a hatter, so it will be a glorious double bluff. I can hear the officer now, "well there's no point trying to get any sense out of that one, nutty as a fruit cake" and I have the medication to prove it ;D

You have to admit it is inspired!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2009, 11:48:51 am

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My toy sheep is starting to glow.....and I'm starting to worry....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 21, 2009, 12:05:04 pm

Well I am fine, one collector down, first batch of pies in the oven and I am singing along with Johnny Depp  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: mariez on May 21, 2009, 01:18:33 pm

Holy smokes, Chuck!  That is one freaky sheep.  I'll be happy to give you free legal advice!   And it looks like Paul has an issue with his sheep as well.  Maybe there is a class action lawsuit in the making. 

I wouldn't want to go before Judge Judy. She can be even scarier than that sheep!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on May 21, 2009, 04:14:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2009, 09:17:32 am

Actually, I'm glad you both mentioned this, I want to bring a lawsuit against DavidInIndy for misrepresentation.

He puts these happy little lambs out there as prizes for his game, and I am not happy with the final product that was given to me for my prize.

I put my hard work into his "What is it" game, as I have done before, and I finally win a sheep.

When it arrives at my house, this is what I get.....














(http://taxine.com/fullerspicer/shirley_darkside.jpg)


I'm running out of fresh meat to feed this creature, and I have to keep Blaze locked away to make sure this Satan Spawn of a lamb won't eat him.

David, you had better accept the return of this sheep, and give me the one I really won, or you'll be with me in front of Judge Judy.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Yup. That's the one I sent to you. You threatened to eat him with mint jelly, so I decided to send you a lamb that can DEFEND himself. He won't hurt Blaze though. The two of them will be buddies very soon.

YOU on the other hand....  ;) ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 21, 2009, 04:52:53 pm

Quote from: mariez on May 21, 2009, 01:18:33 pm

Holy smokes, Chuck!  That is one freaky sheep.  I'll be happy to give you free legal advice!   And it looks like Paul has an issue with his sheep as well.  Maybe there is a class action lawsuit in the making. 

I wouldn't want to go before Judge Judy. She can be even scarier than that sheep!

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That was so funny---I got a bunch of good laughing out! Thanks.

I watch Judge Judy when I get home in time. She's entertaining as long as it's not me she's yelling at.  :P 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 21, 2009, 04:57:15 pm

Quote from: optom3 on May 21, 2009, 12:05:04 pm

Well I am fine, one collector down, first batch of pies in the oven and I am singing along with Johnny Depp  ;D

The barber songs?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 21, 2009, 06:54:16 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on May 21, 2009, 04:57:15 pm

The barber songs?

Yep the very ones, aka Sweeny Todd.
 I am looking to expand into the franchise arena, Pies R Us .Are you overwhelmed by bills,drowning in debt, then look no further,Pies R us can provide instant solutions and feed your family at the same time!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: mariez on May 21, 2009, 07:50:44 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on May 21, 2009, 04:52:53 pm

That was so funny---I got a bunch of good laughing out! Thanks.

I watch Judge Judy when I get home in time. She's entertaining as long as it's not me she's yelling at.  :P 8)

Yeah, there's a reason she's such a ratings hit!  I don't get home in time to see her show, but from clips I have seen, her producers clearly know what they're doing from the people they pick to "try" their cases!   :laugh:  She doesn't suffer fools gladly, that's for sure!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2009, 06:38:13 pm

Well, here's an update on Blaze.

Yesterday morning we took him to the vet for x-rays, blood tests, and an injection.

The vet will be calling us with the results of the tests shortly.

He also gave us two liquid meds to give Blaze twice daily.  One is an anitbiotic, and the other is for paraistes.

Blaze is a cougar when he goes to the vet, so he has to be sedated to be checked up.  Yesterday he spent most of the day wobbling around the house while trying to work off the effects of the sedative.  Today he seems back to his normal self. 

So far, since yesterday's injection and tests, no problems or accidents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 22, 2009, 07:03:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 22, 2009, 06:38:13 pm

Well, here's an update on Blaze.

Yesterday morning we took him to the vet for x-rays, blood tests, and an injection.

The vet will be calling us with the results of the tests shortly.

He also gave us two liquid meds to give Blaze twice daily.  One is an anitbiotic, and the other is for paraistes.

Blaze is a cougar when he goes to the vet, so he has to be sedated to be checked up.  Yesterday he spent most of the day wobbling around the house while trying to work off the effects of the sedative.  Today he seems back to his normal self. 

So far, since yesterday's injection and tests, no problems or accidents.

fingers crossed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on May 22, 2009, 08:57:18 pm

YaY, Kitty, kitty!!! {{{{{{{{{{BLAZE}}}}}}}}}}

Hi Chuck! It's FRIDAY.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2009, 09:36:01 pm

Hiya Kelda and Shasta.

it's too early to celebrate yet.....He's only just begun his meds....the vet said we should expect "accidents" the next two weeks.

::)

Oh Joy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 22, 2009, 09:55:45 pm

Chucky, heres some advice on how to give your cats medication........

Giving pills to cats and dogs
 
 
CATS:

 

1.   Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

 

2.   Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

 

3.   Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.  Put band aid on left thumb.

 

4.   Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.

 

5.   Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

 

6.   Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

 

7.   Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

 

8.   Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with its head just visible from below spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

 

9.   Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply band-aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Throw pieces of towel in garbage.

 

10.  Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

 

11.  Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

 

12.  Ring fire brigade to retrieve the friggin' cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

 

13.  Tie the little ****'s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining room table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down. Pray vigorously while performing all steps.

 

14.  Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

 

     15.  Arrange for Cat Rescue to collect the mutant cat from hell and ring local pet

     shop to see if they have any hamsters or fish.

 

 

DOGS:

 

    1.   Wrap it in bacon or slice of luncheon meat.

 



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2009, 10:02:50 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on May 22, 2009, 10:37:15 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

that is why I always tell the vet to give us cat meds in liquid form...I got that down...pills are IMPOSSIBLE.

I get the cat, sit in an armchair, wedge him between the arm of the chair and my body, pry his mouth open with one hand and use the other to squirt the liquid (double the suggested dose) down his throat; let him go and assume he'll lick enough off his fur to get the full benefit...


now...worming a HORSE....sit in an armchair, wedge him between the arm of the chair and my body................

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on May 23, 2009, 05:40:58 pm

Quote

now...worming a HORSE....sit in an armchair, wedge him between the arm of the chair and my body................

OMG! Now there's an image!
Damn Jess, you are too funny!
That was the best laugh I have had in a while! :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 24, 2009, 12:42:21 am

Yes Jess........you do make me laugh too. :laugh: :laugh:

Hey, wheres Chucky, he been awfully quiet this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 01:24:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry I was away.....yesterday was a busy day!   I went for a walk/jog during the day, had to help my parents hook up their new cable box, went to pick up friends and take them to a bbq, and didnt' get home until about 2am.

It was a lot of fun.....sooooo many laughs were had.


Today is a bit different....I'm not in the best of moods.....I can't go into why, but I'll get through.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 02:15:00 pm

That is hilarious (and true) Katie :laugh:

And Jess.......worming a horse.....that doesn't sound like any fun at all. I would have to take lots and lots and lots of shots to perform that duty  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 03:31:05 pm

Went for a 5 mile run, oh damn......huge sweaty mess when I got back....lemme tell ya, that cold shower felt so good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 03:43:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 03:31:05 pm

Went for a 5 mile run, oh damn......huge sweaty mess when I got back....lemme tell ya, that cold shower felt so good.

That's what I need to do.....run 5 miles. What is wrong with your cat Blaze, Chuck? I tried to look back in the thread, but I couldn't find it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 04:01:17 pm

It's a bit of a mess.

In Feb., he started to have diarrhea problems, and was releaving himself all over the house.

We got an over the counter medicine, and it would clear the problem up, bt then it would come back.

We took him to a vet (3 times) and we are giving him meds.  The problem is that now he is out of the habit of using his litterbox.

::)

We have had to lock in him the basement, as that's where his box is, and until he starts to use it regularly, that's where he's staying.  We go down and sit with him and play with him to keep him from being lonely, and praise him any time he uses his box, so we're hoping that this will stop problems in the future.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on May 24, 2009, 04:07:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 04:01:17 pm

It's a bit of a mess.

In Feb., he started to have diarrhea problems, and was releaving himself all over the house.

We got an over the counter medicine, and it would clear the problem up, bt then it would come back.

We took him to a vet (3 times) and we are giving him meds.  The problem is that now he is out of the habit of using his litterbox.

::)

We have had to lock in him the basement, as that's where his box is, and until he starts to use it regularly, that's where he's staying.  We go down and sit with him and play with him to keep him from being lonely, and praise him any time he uses his box, so we're hoping that this will stop problems in the future.

not getting up in your biz or anything...but a cat will defecate right after eating, if he is diarhea free, you might try putting the litter box in a small room and put the cat in that room for about half an hour after he has eaten...he will get used to using the box again and will be able to still be around you quite a bit more...which will make him happier mentally. The chance of an accident is WAY low after half an hour from eating.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 24, 2009, 04:12:15 pm

Bless his heart, what is he eating? Like if he is on canned food maybe he needs to eat dry food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 04:14:45 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on May 24, 2009, 04:12:15 pm

Bless his heart, what is he eating? Like if he is on canned food maybe he needs to eat dry food.

We've taken the canned food and treats out of his diet, and giving him only the dry food that the vet recommended when we took him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 04:18:14 pm

Quote from: injest on May 24, 2009, 04:07:40 pm

not getting up in your biz or anything...but a cat will defecate right after eating, if he is diarhea free, you might try putting the litter box in a small room and put the cat in that room for about half an hour after he has eaten...he will get used to using the box again and will be able to still be around you quite a bit more...which will make him happier mentally. The chance of an accident is WAY low after half an hour from eating.

His litterbox has always been in the basement, so we keep his water bowl and food bowl in the basement, so he is always near his litterbox.  He just used the box a little while ago, we made a big deal out of it....hugging him and petting him.

He's not locked in the basement 24/7, he likes to be outside (though he's an indoor cat) so we let him out into a screen house we have......he's zipped inside and can't leave, and we make sure that we spend time with him when he's there, so he's not locked away from us totally.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on May 24, 2009, 04:31:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2009, 04:18:14 pm

His litterbox has always been in the basement, so we keep his water bowl and food bowl in the basement, so he is always near his litterbox.  He just used the box a little while ago, we made a big deal out of it....hugging him and petting him.

He's not locked in the basement 24/7, he likes to be outside (though he's an indoor cat) so we let him out into a screen house we have......he's zipped inside and can't leave, and we make sure that we spend time with him when he's there, so he's not locked away from us totally.

and nothing can get HIM...good for you. I don't allow my cats outside here, too many things that would like to eat them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 24, 2009, 09:58:29 pm

That's terrible Chuck! I hope he gets better soon. It sure does sound like he has a great home and a great family to take care of him though. He'll get used to his box again though once he gets to feeling all better. I keep my cat inside too. The cats I had before went in and out, but when I got Code I decided that he didn't need to be out there where things could get him and he could get other things. I'm sure he would love climbing all the trees and running around out there, but he likes to look out the window at the birds and all. It is kind of like his TV I guess. He never even tries to go out. I hope Blaze is feeling much better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2009, 10:30:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone who celebrates is having a great Memorial Day weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:42:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Tuesday, and back to work!

::)

How are you all today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 26, 2009, 11:50:45 am

I am not enjoying being back here at my favorite place  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 04:41:45 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 26, 2009, 11:50:45 am

I am not enjoying being back here at my favorite place  :-\

And why is that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 07:57:06 pm

Well, I am ticked off by what happened in Ca. today.

I need to raise my spirits a bit.


So how about some pics of male affection?


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 07:57:51 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 07:58:33 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 07:59:20 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:00:10 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:01:14 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:02:05 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:02:30 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:03:01 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:03:48 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:04:25 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 08:15:28 pm

Gee Chucky.......even as a straight woman, I got a little "tingle" looking at those pics.

Maybe I was a gay man in a former life.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:33:54 pm

Hiya susie!

the last one is my favorite!  I love the black and white shot, with the color rainbow bracelets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 26, 2009, 09:34:11 pm

That is a nice effect, and I also like the wavy dark hair of the guy whose head is on the pillow or whatever.  He's cute.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 09:37:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2009, 08:33:54 pm

Hiya susie!

the last one is my favorite!  I love the black and white shot, with the color rainbow bracelets.

I'm more a "lip" person......my faves are the ones where you see lip wrapped around lip......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 07:46:18 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 08:15:28 pm

Gee Chucky.......even as a straight woman, I got a little "tingle" looking at those pics.

Maybe I was a gay man in a former life.....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You might have been. Anything is possible  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 07:49:54 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 04:41:45 pm

And why is that?

Because I was back at work at my favorite job. Well, now I am back here again. It was kind of slow though, but it is never something I like coming to. I didn't mean to alarm anyone. I always hate being here  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2009, 07:54:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

by now, I'm about 5 minutes away from work.

haven't left for work yet.

::)

I went out to the car, to find a flat tire.   ::)

I got the spare off the back of the car ok, and got the jack and all the equipment ready to go. 

The lug nuts on the flat are on so tightly, I can't get them unscrewed.   >:(

I'm waiting for assistance now.  I hate this, because I know how to change a flat tire, but I can't get those lug nuts off to save my life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 27, 2009, 07:55:59 am

gay or straight - beautiful pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2009, 07:56:36 am

I'm glad you all like them!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 27, 2009, 07:58:25 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 07:49:54 am

Because I was back at work at my favorite job. Well, now I am back here again. It was kind of slow though, but it is never something I like coming to. I didn't mean to alarm anyone. I always hate being here  ;)

And we hate to have you here!   




you know what I really mean
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:05:39 am

Good Morning Chuck and everyone. Chuck I think your pics of male affection are quite good and very tasteful. I have to say I am surprised by California, but I think the conservative far right people have been putting on the pressure. They really need to do something more constructive with their time like figure out ways to help out the state. What do they really gain by getting into people's personal business anyway? Why does it really matter to them if two men or two women get married? It is after all not hurting them a bit, but they sure are hurting many other people. It all boils down to hate and power. I guess Miss California can now go get herself more plastic surgery and go off on her float in her next to nothing bikini. Family values....HA HA HA

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:07:44 am

Quote from: Buffymon on May 27, 2009, 07:58:25 am

And we hate to have you here!   




you know what I really mean
 :-*

You know I didn't mean Bettermost. I love Bettermost. I was talking about work. And Monika that is not a very nice thing to say to me  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2009, 08:08:08 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:05:39 am

I guess Miss California can now go get herself more plastic surgery and go off on her float in her next to nothing bikini. Family values....HA HA HA

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:09:32 am

Chuck, I know you know how to fix a flat tire cause you did that at Lightning Flat in 3 feet deep mud on Mike and Chris' SUV. I saw you do it. Maybe you need some mud  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 27, 2009, 08:10:34 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:07:44 am

You know I didn't mean Bettermost. I love Bettermost. I was talking about work. And Monika that is not a very nice thing to say to me  :'(

Oh, did I make a complete ass off myself now? I thought you were talkinga ábout Bettermost and was kidding. Hrence my reply.

I hope you know how I feel about you, beautiful Jack  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2009, 08:13:46 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:09:32 am

Chuck, I know you know how to fix a flat tire cause you did that at Lightning Flat in 3 feet deep mud on Mike and Chris' SUV. I saw you do it. Maybe you need some mud  ;)

Oh yeah, that's JUST what I need.

::)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2009, 08:34:12 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:05:39 am

I have to say I am surprised by California, but I think the conservative far right people have been putting on the pressure.

Tell you what, I'm actually not. It seems to me that both rulings qualify as "strict constructionist." California law and constitution are written in such a way that did not prohibit same-gender marriage; OK, then same-gender marriage is legal. California law and constitution are written in such a way that a simple majority of people who turn out to vote can deprive a class of people of a right based solely on who they are; OK, then, Prop 8 is legal.

I had a bad feeling yesterday morning that had nothing to do with it being the first day back in the office after a holiday weekend. I also think the court's ruling was cowardly. Nevertheless, I also think the ruling was consistent.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 27, 2009, 12:31:01 pm

Hi Chucky! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 03:19:34 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on May 27, 2009, 08:10:34 am

Oh, did I make a complete ass off myself now? I thought you were talkinga ábout Bettermost and was kidding. Hrence my reply.

I hope you know how I feel about you, beautiful Jack  :-*

I know Monika and I feel the same way about you. So you were just being sarcastic? No you did not make a complete ass of yourself  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 03:23:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 27, 2009, 08:34:12 am

Tell you what, I'm actually not. It seems to me that both rulings qualify as "strict constructionist." California law and constitution are written in such a way that did not prohibit same-gender marriage; OK, then same-gender marriage is legal. California law and constitution are written in such a way that a simple majority of people who turn out to vote can deprive a class of people of a right based solely on who they are; OK, then, Prop 8 is legal.

I had a bad feeling yesterday morning that had nothing to do with it being the first day back in the office after a holiday weekend. I also think the court's ruling was cowardly. Nevertheless, I also think the ruling was consistent.  :-\

That sure is a strange way to do things. Did you go somewhere for Memorial Day Jeff? Am I right in thinking that we were in Wyoming the past two Memorial Days or maybe last year was a little later?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 27, 2009, 04:00:28 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 03:23:08 pm

Am I right in thinking that we were in Wyoming the past two Memorial Days or maybe last year was a little later?

Roundup was after Memorial Day. First week in June '08.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 27, 2009, 11:30:22 pm

Watch out Chucky.......Jess is headin this way with a shovel full of horse shit......


(see my blog for details)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on May 27, 2009, 11:33:15 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on May 27, 2009, 08:07:44 am

You know I didn't mean Bettermost. I love Bettermost. I was talking about work. And Monika that is not a very nice thing to say to me  :'(

awww...{{{Jack}}}

we love you!! we DO!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2009, 08:20:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Got to work today on time with no incidents! 

And it's Thursyday arleady!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 28, 2009, 08:23:48 am

Morning Chucky......hope you have a good Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 28, 2009, 11:44:22 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 22, 2009, 09:55:45 pm

Chucky, heres some advice on how to give your cats medication........

Giving pills to cats and dogs
 
 
CATS:

 

1.   Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

 

2.   Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

 

3.   Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.  Put band aid on left thumb.

 

4.   Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.

 

5.   Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

 

6.   Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

 

7.   Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

 

8.   Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with its head just visible from below spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

 

9.   Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply band-aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Throw pieces of towel in garbage.

 

10.  Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

 

11.  Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

 

12.  Ring fire brigade to retrieve the friggin' cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

 

13.  Tie the little ****'s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining room table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down. Pray vigorously while performing all steps.

 

14.  Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

 

     15.  Arrange for Cat Rescue to collect the mutant cat from hell and ring local pet

     shop to see if they have any hamsters or fish.

 

 

DOGS:

 

    1.   Wrap it in bacon or slice of luncheon meat.

 



 

That was as funny to read as a good 10 minutes of Billy Connolly.  ;D My mum had to have a tetanus and stitches in her finger after trying to give one of their cats a pill. It got so bad, they trudged back to the vet each evening and paid him a small fee to administer the dose !
With my dogs as the article says, stick pill in small piece of meat, job done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 28, 2009, 11:47:12 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 26, 2009, 08:15:28 pm

Gee Chucky.......even as a straight woman, I got a little "tingle" looking at those pics.

Maybe I was a gay man in a former life.....

Ditto, thank god it is not just me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on May 28, 2009, 12:45:30 pm

Happy Thursday, Chuckie.

Thanks for the phone call the other night.  It really helped to talk with you.  You're a good listener and a good friend.

See you in a week or so.

Love,
Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 02:07:30 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on May 27, 2009, 11:30:22 pm

Watch out Chucky.......Jess is headin this way with a shovel full of horse shit......

As if this were something new. ...  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2009, 06:50:23 pm

Oh guys!!!

did you know that some BetterMost members are participating in the AIDS Walk in Boston?

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You can support us by clicking this link!


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When the page opens, just click "Support Lynne" (she's the team captian) and follow the instructions!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 07:13:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to Friday!

Hope everyone has cool plans for the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 07:13:45 am

Hiya guys!

Just wanted to give an update on Blaze.

Vet called Tuesday, and said that his blood tests were normal.  The x-rays however, seem to indicate Blaze has Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  We at least now have a diagnosis about what the problem is.

The vet has suggested that we bring Blaze back for an endoscopy (I think that's how it's spelled) and try new food.  Mom is up for the new food, however, Blaze hates the vet, and she thinks he's been there too much in recent times, and that it would only further traumatize him, so we're going to see what managing his diet entails, and how he responds.

We've added an extra litter box on the 2nd floor, and for the past 3 days, and limited his food intake to certain times of the day, instead of leaving food for him to munch on all day.

For the past 3 days, there have been no accidents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 07:14:06 am

Oh guys!!!

did you know that some BetterMost members are participating in the AIDS Walk in Boston?

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/aidsbanner.jpg)


You can support us by clicking this link!


http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1589770&pg=personal&fr_id=1080&et=r90jgEXe1l-v4PYJUluF7g..&s_tafId=9970

When the page opens, just click "Support Lynne" (she's the team captian) and follow the instructions!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 29, 2009, 07:32:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 07:13:45 am

Hiya guys!

Just wanted to give an update on Blaze.

Vet called Tuesday, and said that his blood tests were normal.  The x-rays however, seem to indicate Blaze has Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  We at least now have a diagnosis about what the problem is.

The vet has suggested that we bring Blaze back for an endoscopy (I think that's how it's spelled) and try new food.  Mom is up for the new food, however, Blaze hates the vet, and she thinks he's been there too much in recent times, and that it would only further traumatize him, so we're going to see what managing his diet entails, and how he responds.

We've added an extra litter box on the 2nd floor, and for the past 3 days, and limited his food intake to certain times of the day, instead of leaving food for him to munch on all day.

For the past 3 days, there have been no accidents.

Chuck - I ahve IB myself and it can be horrible and painful - someties one food wills et you off another days its another food.

So I feel for poor wee blaze, but onece yuo know what food is best for her she'll be fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2009, 08:34:30 am

Cats can get IBS? Oy!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: injest on May 29, 2009, 08:38:00 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 28, 2009, 02:07:30 pm

As if this were something new. ...  ::)  ;D

*sigh*

poor poor Jeff...

 :-\

{{{Jeff}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 29, 2009, 10:57:40 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 27, 2009, 11:30:22 pm

Watch out Chucky.......Jess is headin this way with a shovel full of horse shit......


(see my blog for details)

oh heck someone turn off the bloody fan before "it" hits it please

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 11:07:47 am

Quote from: ZK on May 29, 2009, 10:57:40 am

oh heck someone turn off the bloody fan before "it" hits it please

Too late!


Matthew>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/fan.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 29, 2009, 11:31:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2009, 11:07:47 am

Too late!


Matthew>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/fan.gif)

YAKS Gees thanks, and here I was thinking about putting myself in between you and Jess.

*dials Jess's cell* "Heya Jess, park the broom and forget the shovel I'll hire a bulldozer"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2009, 10:05:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I have no plans, except to take it easy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2009, 10:06:32 am

Quote from: ZK on May 29, 2009, 11:31:48 am

YAKS Gees thanks, and here I was thinking about putting myself in between you and Jess.

*dials Jess's cell* "Heya Jess, park the broom and forget the shovel I'll hire a bulldozer"

Nice, really nice.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2009, 10:07:47 am

Oh guys!!!

did you know that some BetterMost members are participating in the AIDS Walk in Boston?

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/aidsbanner.jpg)


You can support us by clicking this link!


http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1589770&pg=personal&fr_id=1080&et=r90jgEXe1l-v4PYJUluF7g..&s_tafId=9970

When the page opens, just click "Support Lynne" (she's the team captian) and follow the instructions!


Special thanks to the members of BetterMost who have already supported us!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 30, 2009, 12:01:49 pm

Hi Chucky, hope you have a nice weekend.

Its 2am Sunday morning here.....I took it easy today, and ended up sleeping for over six hours. Now look at me, Sitting here in the middle of the night, watching Judge Judy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2009, 07:06:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

back at Monday.  Bleh!

However, I'm psyched that I'll be in Boston on the weekend, for the AIDS walk!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2009, 07:07:21 am

Oh guys!!!

did you know that some BetterMost members are participating in the AIDS Walk in Boston?

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/aidsbanner.jpg)


You can support us by clicking this link!


http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1589770&pg=personal&fr_id=1080&et=r90jgEXe1l-v4PYJUluF7g..&s_tafId=9970

When the page opens, just click "Support Lynne" (she's the team captian) and follow the instructions!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2009, 09:47:47 pm

special gif posted.

the person who it is meant for will understand.

;)



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/retired_man_dancing_grave_md_wht.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on June 02, 2009, 12:14:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 01, 2009, 09:47:47 pm

special gif posted.

the person who it is meant for will understand.

;)



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/retired_man_dancing_grave_md_wht.gif)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Actually I think several people will probably understand it! ;)

:-* :-*

*tickles Chuck and then runs away*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 02, 2009, 05:43:46 am

Quote from: David In Indy on June 02, 2009, 12:14:52 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Actually I think several people will probably understand it! ;)

:-* :-*

I dont......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2009, 07:10:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Made it to Tuesday.  Hope y'all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2009, 07:10:26 am

Quote from: Katie77 on June 02, 2009, 05:43:46 am

I dont......

I'll send ya a PM after I get to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2009, 08:49:20 am

Quote from: Katie77 on June 02, 2009, 05:43:46 am

I dont......

Me neither.  :-\

But maybe I don't want to. ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 02, 2009, 09:00:48 am

Good morning Chuck and Friends

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2009, 08:19:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 03, 2009, 03:22:34 pm

Hi Chuck!  Hope you're having a good day   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2009, 03:42:54 pm

Hiya Dev!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 04, 2009, 08:16:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 01, 2009, 09:47:47 pm

special gif posted.

the person who it is meant for will understand.

;)



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/retired_man_dancing_grave_md_wht.gif)

Gone right over my head.... mind you I am only 5'4"  ;D


Morning Chuck!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 08:32:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

One step closer to Friday, and my trip to Boston!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 08:32:43 am

Oh guys!!!

did you know that some BetterMost members are participating in the AIDS Walk in Boston?

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/aidsbanner.jpg)


You can support us by clicking this link!


http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1589770&pg=personal&fr_id=1080&et=r90jgEXe1l-v4PYJUluF7g..&s_tafId=9970

When the page opens, just click "Support Lynne" (she's the team captian) and follow the instructions!


Special thanks to the members of BetterMost who have already supported us!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 04, 2009, 09:34:44 am

Good morning Chuck!
(http://bestsmileys.com/waving/2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 05:13:05 pm

Hey Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 05:20:25 pm

Hiya Amanda and Dev!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on June 04, 2009, 05:25:21 pm

Hey there, Chuckie!

I'm really looking forward to your visit this weekend!  I've picked up the local papers with the what-to-do sections, so we should have some choices to consider if no one has any brainstorms before then.

Safe travels, my Friend,

Lynne
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 05:39:01 pm

Seems to me your day in Boston is going towards the direction of a mini-Brokie gathering.  Have a fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 05:43:59 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 05:39:01 pm

Seems to me your day in Boston is going towards the direction of a mini-Brokie gathering.  Have a fun!

You know I will!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 05:44:51 pm

Quote from: Lynne on June 04, 2009, 05:25:21 pm

Hey there, Chuckie!

I'm really looking forward to your visit this weekend!  I've picked up the local papers with the what-to-do sections, so we should have some choices to consider if no one has any brainstorms before then.

Safe travels, my Friend,

Lynne
 :-*

Hiya Sweetie!

We need to get in touch with Lisa, and find out what time and place tomorrow night, so I can get that word to the DCF members.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 06:11:18 pm

I love Boston. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 04, 2009, 08:54:28 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 06:11:18 pm

I love Boston. 

And Boston loves Dev!!!  :-*

See you soon, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 09:07:01 pm

Looking forward to it, Paul!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2009, 09:46:43 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 06:11:18 pm

I love Boston. 

Here's to the city of Boston,
The home of the bean and the cod,
Where Lowells talk only to Cabots,
And Cabots talk only to God!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 04, 2009, 10:11:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 04, 2009, 09:46:43 pm

Here's to the city of Boston,
The home of the bean and the cod,
Where Lowells talk only to Cabots,
And Cabots talk only to God!

LOL
Where do you get this stuff??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 10:14:51 pm

Jeff's one of a kind!

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 04, 2009, 10:36:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 10:14:51 pm

Jeff's one of a kind!

 ;) ;D

What kind would that be??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2009, 11:26:30 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 04, 2009, 10:36:45 pm

What kind would that be??

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2009, 10:06:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday!

On my way to Boston!  See you later!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: McNell on June 05, 2009, 10:33:49 am

Have a great trip, puto!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 05, 2009, 03:26:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 04, 2009, 09:46:43 pm

Here's to the city of Boston,
The home of the bean and the cod,
Where Lowells talk only to Cabots,
And Cabots talk only to God!

Quote from: loneleeb3 on June 04, 2009, 10:11:20 pm

LOL
Where do you get this stuff??

That joke is so old the first time I heard it I kicked the slats out of my cradle. ...

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 04, 2009, 10:14:51 pm

Jeff's one of a kind!

 ;) ;D

Thank God. The world couldn't handle two of me. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 05, 2009, 04:49:23 pm

My favorite quotation:  "After Boston, there is only heaven."

Meanwhile, Chuckie arrived!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 06, 2009, 07:33:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 05, 2009, 10:06:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday!

On my way to Boston!  See you later!    :-*

Have a great time CD!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2009, 10:39:04 am

Hiya everyone!

Paul has been a great host!  I LOVE his place here!  We had homemade pop-tarts for breakfast, had a run, and had great dinner last night with Lynne and fofol last night.....oh, and we watched an episode of "Roar" with Heath Ledger, great series.....You can see Heath's promise even at 17.

Today I should be meeting up with Lisa (BBMISwear) and Donna (DonnaB) from DCF as well as Lynne.  ;D

Pics will be posted on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 06, 2009, 11:57:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 06, 2009, 10:39:04 am

Hiya everyone!

Paul has been a great host!  I LOVE his place here!  We had homemade pop-tarts for breakfast, had a run, and had great dinner last night with Lynne and fofol last night.....oh, and we watched an episode of "Roar" with Heath Ledger, great series.....You can see Heath's promise even at 17.

Today I should be meeting up with Lisa (BBMISwear) and Donna (DonnaB) from DCF as well as Lynne.  ;D

Pics will be posted on Monday.

Homemade pop tarts?  I'm impressed!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 06, 2009, 12:04:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 06, 2009, 10:39:04 am

Hiya everyone!

Paul has been a great host!  I LOVE his place here!  We had homemade pop-tarts for breakfast, had a run, and had great dinner last night with Lynne and fofol last night.....oh, and we watched an episode of "Roar" with Heath Ledger, great series.....You can see Heath's promise even at 17.

Today I should be meeting up with Lisa (BBMISwear) and Donna (DonnaB) from DCF as well as Lynne.  ;D

Pics will be posted on Monday.

Have a great time, you two! 
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 06, 2009, 04:30:51 pm

yup, have a great time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 06, 2009, 10:59:59 pm

Quote from: Meryl on June 06, 2009, 11:57:43 am

Homemade pop tarts?  I'm impressed!  8)

Homemade by the bakery down the street, I must add. 

To get in condition for the big walk tomorrow, I dragged Chuck all over Boston today.  We walked through the Christian Science Center, past Symphony Hall and Northeastern University, beyond the Museum of Fine Arts to the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, where we viewed the splendors and had a lovely little lunch in the café. 

Next, through the Fenway, through Back Bay, through the Public Garden, the Common, City Hall Plaza to our next destination:  Faneuil Hall to meet up with Lynne and Lisa (BBMISWEAR), where we had another lunch at the Salty Dog.  Some of us had a few rum runners, and enjoyed seeing the "Patsy Cline Fan Club" do various line dances in honor of Pride Week.  Next, a little stroll through Quincy Market, over to Long Wharf and into the North End to Paul Revere Park and the Old North Church.  We found a cute place there to have gelato, cannoli and a little chilled limoncello.  Back through HayMarket, the Holocaust Memorial (noting the mention of homosexual victims), down Newbury Street and home, just in time to meet our dinner guests, Gwyllion/Donna and her bf Jay. 

Great conversation led to dinner at Upper Crust and an early night to bed.  'Night all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on June 06, 2009, 11:26:58 pm

Quote

Thank God. The world couldn't handle two of me. ...

But oh how fun it would be to try!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 06, 2009, 11:50:17 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 06, 2009, 10:59:59 pm

Homemade by the bakery down the street, I must add. 

To get in condition for the big walk tomorrow, I dragged Chuck all over Boston today.  We walked through the Christian Science Center, past Symphony Hall and Northeastern University, beyond the Museum of Fine Arts to the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, where we viewed the splendors and had a lovely little lunch in the café. 

Next, through the Fenway, through Back Bay, through the Public Garden, the Common, City Hall Plaza to our next destination:  Faneuil Hall to meet up with Lynne and Lisa (BBMISWEAR), where we had another lunch at the Salty Dog.  Some of us had a few rum runners, and enjoyed seeing the "Patsy Cline Fan Club" do various line dances in honor of Pride Week.  Next, a little stroll through Quincy Market, over to Long Wharf and into the North End to Paul Revere Park and the Old North Church.  We found a cute place there to have gelato, cannoli and a little chilled limoncello.  Back through HayMarket, the Holocaust Memorial (noting the mention of homosexual victims), down Newbury Street and home, just in time to meet our dinner guests, Gwyllion/Donna and her bf Jay. 

Great conversation led to dinner at Upper Crust and an early night to bed.  'Night all.

Wow, you did all that and still got to bed early!  Thanks for the lowdown, Paul.  Sweet dreams, and happy walking tomorrow!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2009, 05:21:19 pm

Oh my!

So much done and so little time!  :o

Got sandwiches for dinner to watch during the Tony Awards, and then bed!

ride home tomorrow.....it went sooo quickly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 07, 2009, 05:41:17 pm

well done Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on June 08, 2009, 07:11:57 pm

Quote from: Kelda on June 07, 2009, 05:41:17 pm

well done Chuck!

Ditto, but where are the photos ???  I love looking at pics of Brokie meets. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2009, 07:17:19 pm

The pics are posted in the AIDS Walk thread.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 09, 2009, 12:02:32 am

Running over to have a look.....

Well done Chucky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 09, 2009, 07:51:42 am

Really really well done Chuck. We're proud of you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2009, 09:12:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Tuesday already!  Damn!

 ;D


Hope that everyone is doing well!   :-*

Thanks for all the well wishes and support on the AIDS Walk!  It was a  great experience!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 09, 2009, 03:37:04 pm

Hi Chuck.   Good job at the AIDS walk.  Nice talking to you.  Im glad you had fun with Lisa,Lynne, and Paul.  Sounds like a really good time.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2009, 08:27:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy hump day!

Hope that everyone is having fun!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 10, 2009, 11:58:47 pm

Hi Chucky......Thursday afternoon here.

I've been to town today, and did all the things I wanted to do.

Got home, no messages on phone (wonderful).....nice and peaceful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2009, 08:29:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Inching closer to the weekend!  ;D

So for Sue, my midnight was her Thursday afternoon.  It's only 8:30am Thursday morning now.

The internet is like a time machine.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 12, 2009, 07:09:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2009, 08:29:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Inching closer to the weekend!  ;D

So for Sue, my midnight was her Thursday afternoon.  It's only 8:30am Thursday morning now.

The internet is like a time machine.  ;D

So I use the internet for banking so come I can't go forward in time to next pay day for example? .....am I missing something??

PS If time travel was possible I have already promised Richard the lotto numbers!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2009, 07:20:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!

Made it to Friday, and I'm on the road again!  ;D

Driving out to PTown later today, and won't be back until Monday!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2009, 07:22:24 am

Quote from: ZK on June 12, 2009, 07:09:48 am

So I use the internet for banking so come I can't go forward in time to next pay day for example? .....am I missing something??

haahahaa!  Would be nice, wouldn't it?

Quote from: ZK on June 12, 2009, 07:09:48 am

PS If time travel was possible I have already promised Richard the lotto numbers!

Oh sure, give them to Rich, and leave me out in the cold!

Fine, I see how it is...*sniff sniff*

;)


I have to leave for work now, I'll reply to your PM a little later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 13, 2009, 04:46:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2009, 07:22:24 am

haahahaa!  Would be nice, wouldn't it?

Oh sure, give them to Rich, and leave me out in the cold!

Fine, I see how it is...*sniff sniff*

;)


I have to leave for work now, I'll reply to your PM a little later!

Oh Chuckie ya know neither Rich nor I would forget about you!!!!



even if we did we know you wouldn't let us anyway lmao

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 13, 2009, 04:53:16 am

Quote from: ZK on June 13, 2009, 04:46:38 am

Oh Chuckie ya know neither Rich nor I would forget about you!!!!



even if we did we know you would let us anyway lmao

Bloody hell Matt, I went scrambling for my glasses, and had to hold my laptop up to my face to read that. :o :o

(then after all that, I hit "quote" and there it was in normal size)

*obviously something secret between Matt, Rich and Chucky*.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 13, 2009, 09:06:03 am

Hi Chuck!  Looking forward to pics from this weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2009, 12:45:03 pm

Quote from: ZK on June 13, 2009, 04:46:38 am

Oh Chuckie ya know neither Rich nor I would forget about you!!!!



even if we did we know you would let us anyway lmao

lol!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2009, 12:47:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greetings from PTown!

The cabin is great, and the yard is just sooooo cool!

Paul's been a perfect hostess and the visit has been great!

Can you believe that I haven't unpacked my camera yet??!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on June 13, 2009, 12:51:10 pm

It's true!

Paul made us special coffees and lattes this morning, and he went to the bakery to bring us back fresh blueberry walnut muffins and apple cinnamon scones.  My bed has more pillows than even I have normally!  Tonight he's grilling swordfish and I'm going to make a giant salad of mesculun, tomatoes, strawberries, lemon, olive oil, and cucumbers on the side (because Chuckie is high-maintenance  ;)).

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2009, 01:04:28 pm

Quote from: Lynne on June 13, 2009, 12:51:10 pm

and cucumbers on the side (because Chuckie is high-maintenance  ;)).

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/th5.gif)

damn!!!!  Just because I don't like cucumbers doesn't make me high maintenance!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 13, 2009, 01:26:18 pm

Sounds like you are having a perfect time.  Enjoy yourselves.   :-* :D ;D :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 13, 2009, 01:48:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 13, 2009, 01:04:28 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/th5.gif)

damn!!!!  Just because I don't like cucumbers doesn't make me high maintenance!

Is she related to Stoopid Girl Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 13, 2009, 05:44:32 pm

What???......you haven't unpacked your camera???

Come on, get snapping, and send us some pics.

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 14, 2009, 06:14:25 am

Hi Chuck.  Hope you have a beautiful day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 14, 2009, 07:19:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 13, 2009, 01:04:28 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/th5.gif)

damn!!!!  Just because I don't like cucumbers doesn't make me high maintenance!

What you don't like cucumbers? How can you ever aspire to go to one of Queens garden parties if you don't like cucumbers/cucumber sandwiches. What are you going to say
to Aunty Betty "yes I'd love to come to tea but hold the cucumber sammies"
 oh plueez

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 14, 2009, 08:07:17 am

Quote from: ZK on June 14, 2009, 07:19:39 am

What you don't like cucumbers? How can you ever aspire to go to one of Queens garden parties if you don't like cucumbers/cucumber sandwiches. What are you going to say
to Aunty Betty "yes I'd love to come to tea but hold the cucumber sammies"
 oh plueez

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2009, 11:59:29 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on June 13, 2009, 01:48:40 pm

Is she related to Stoopid Girl Chuck?

Nope, no relation.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2009, 12:02:20 pm

But I think he may be!









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2009, 12:09:11 pm

Quote from: ZK on June 14, 2009, 07:19:39 am

What you don't like cucumbers?

Nope.....can't stand them....I think they have a funky flavor!  *bleh*

Quote from: ZK on June 14, 2009, 07:19:39 am

What are you going to say to Aunty Betty "yes I'd love to come to tea but hold the cucumber sammies"

You must have my family mistaken for someone else.....we are not the type to serve "cucumber sammies" at a party.  We make strombolis.  Anyone knows that unless there is meat on it, it's not a "sammie"  ::)

Quote from: ZK on June 14, 2009, 07:19:39 am

How can you ever aspire to go to one of Queens garden parties if you don't like cucumbers/cucumber sandwiches?

Matthew, dear friend, I've met more than enough queens in my life, I can skip that garden party.  ;)

Quote from: ZK on June 14, 2009, 07:19:39 am

oh plueez

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 14, 2009, 12:15:37 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2009, 12:21:54 pm

Hiya Dev!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 14, 2009, 01:44:11 pm

Look out, world!  Chuck just bought a new cowboy hat & looks damn good in it!  8)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on June 14, 2009, 02:06:59 pm

Quote from: Meryl on June 14, 2009, 01:44:11 pm

Look out, world!  Chuck just bought a new cowboy hat & looks damn good in it!  8)  ;D

What Meryl said!  Here he is posing:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 14, 2009, 05:08:17 pm

Nice cowboy hat Chuck. yeehaw

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2009, 06:39:50 pm

Thanks y'all!

 ;D

Lynne leaves tonight, so Paul is making a scallop and mushroom risotto for dinner before she goes.

Went to the beach, took some pics.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 15, 2009, 01:47:17 am

Well wheres the pics? come on buddy, we know you have your camera, we wanna see all of them!

PS Great pic of you and nice hat buddy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 15, 2009, 08:44:25 am

nice hat bud!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 15, 2009, 02:15:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 14, 2009, 12:09:11 pm

Nope.....can't stand them....I think they have a funky flavor!  *bleh*

Hi, Chuck!  Greetings from Colorado.

I don't like cucumbers either.

Glad to hear that your walk went well in Boston.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 15, 2009, 02:17:34 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on June 14, 2009, 05:08:17 pm

Nice cowboy hat Chuck. yeehaw

What she said!  Very nice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 15, 2009, 02:24:52 pm

Love the hat! And wow, muscle shirts look damned good on ya, Bud!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on June 16, 2009, 06:58:08 am

Love the beach hat, Chuck.  :)

Errr.

Ummm.

Oh, sorry, cowboy hat. Yeah, love the cowboy hat.  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2009, 06:59:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well!  Happy hump day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 17, 2009, 10:51:40 am

Did you just get back home last nite?

Did you have fun? I've looked at the pictures---it looks like everyone had a good time. Especially eating!!! That food looked and sounded like a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing pictures--the town looks charming.

Happy Hump Day to you too. 2 more days to a new weekend!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2009, 10:53:15 am

Nah, I got back on Monday evening, I just never got to my own blog yesterday.

:laugh:

It was great fun, and I had a blast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 17, 2009, 11:29:31 am

Happy Wednesday Chuck! 8)

How are you doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2009, 11:34:48 am

Hiya Amanda!

I'm busy flitting from Blog to blog to catch up!

Work is a little busy, but I got a hunk of it done today, so that's good.

How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2009, 07:10:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Inching towards the weekend!  anyone have any good plans yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 18, 2009, 09:22:48 am

Morning Chuck.  This Sunday is Father's day, so hopefully we will do something for Bob.  HE's been such a good dad to Ashley.  Also, we will probably make a trip to the national cemetery where Bob's dad and mom are buried.  What are your plans??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2009, 10:41:34 am

Sunday the family will be going to brunch for dad.

Saturday is a bbq in the evening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 19, 2009, 06:42:28 am

Tell your dad I wish him a Happy Father's day.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2009, 06:55:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Friday!  Thank God!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 19, 2009, 11:09:24 am

Good Morning Chuck.....I am glad you made it to Friday. It sounds like your father is going to have a very special weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 19, 2009, 11:22:56 am

About this time last week, you were in the Lincoln Tunnel, Chuck.  Enjoy the sunshine at least.  ;D

Last week I wasn't watching what I ate.  Sadly, today's lunch will NOT be a lovely Arby's shake, sandwich and curly fries.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 19, 2009, 11:50:16 am

Quote from: Meryl on June 19, 2009, 11:22:56 am

About this time last week, you were in the Lincoln Tunnel, Chuck.  Enjoy the sunshine at least.  ;D

Last week I wasn't watching what I ate.  Sadly, today's lunch will NOT be a lovely Arby's shake, sandwich and curly fries.  :-\

What was Chuck doing in the Lincoln Tunnel  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 19, 2009, 12:46:46 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on June 19, 2009, 11:50:16 am

What was Chuck doing in the Lincoln Tunnel  ???

Coming to pick me up in Manhattan!  We drove up to P-town to visit Paul.  8)

Pics are here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,36601.0.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2009, 09:38:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Saturday everyone!

Greetings from rain soaked NJ!


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I have a bbq to go to tonight, and I was told it's rain or shine, so everyone is still going.

I've also been told there will be some single gay men there, so I have my outfit ready, got a hair cut, made sure the eyebrows are even, no stray hairs where there shouldn't be (:laugh:) and spent extra time working on my teeth.

I'm ready to shine!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 20, 2009, 09:50:16 pm

Yeehaw  CD all shined up.  8)

Good luck snagging one of those single men!  Have a good time Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 20, 2009, 10:00:53 pm

Go get 'em, Chuck!  I know that cowboy hat will have its effect.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 20, 2009, 10:05:39 pm

Good luck Chuck, but remember to go light on the mascara  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2009, 04:29:55 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on June 20, 2009, 10:05:39 pm

Good luck Chuck, but remember to go light on the mascara  ;D

Good luck Chuck, but remember to go light on the mascara, mariconera, Macarena, macaroni, Mastroianni, masturbation - Whate else?


(Sorry, couldn't resist. It's all Jack's fault!)



Have fun tonight, no matter how the weather will be. And don't go light on anything - carpe diem!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 20, 2009, 11:26:09 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 20, 2009, 04:29:55 pm

Good luck Chuck, but remember to go light on the mascara, mariconera, Macarena, macaroni, Mastroianni, masturbation - Whate else?


(Sorry, couldn't resist. It's all Jack's fault!)



Have fun tonight, no matter how the weather will be. And don't go light on anything - carpe diem!
 :-*

I agree don't hold back on anything Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 21, 2009, 04:34:02 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on June 20, 2009, 09:50:16 pm

Yeehaw  CD all shined up.  8)

Good luck snagging one of those single men!  Have a good time Chuck.

now was that snagging or snogging?

Have a great time Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2009, 08:50:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Father's Day to all the BetterMost Dads who are here!


As for the BBQ last night, it was a lot of fun, but, alas no snagging or snogging (lol @ Matthew) to be had.  There were indeed a small group of single gay men there.  I went over, and introduced myself to them, and talked briefly.

However, they had sequestered themselves to a corner of the yard, only really talking amongst themselves.  I was there to socialize.  I had a number of family (cousins) there, and other people to meet, so I refused to stay in one corner all night and limit my fun.

So I walked all over, met a bunch of people and had a lot of laughs.  It was a good BBQ, and definitely don't regret going.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on June 21, 2009, 11:18:18 am

Glad to hear you had a good time Chuck. It sounds like the gay men segregated themselves and weren't very social. You were wise to be the life of the party as you always are even if you didn't snag or snog anyone. By the way, Matt, what is snogging?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 21, 2009, 12:38:42 pm

glad you had a nice time Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 21, 2009, 01:02:00 pm

Quote from: Kelda on June 21, 2009, 12:38:42 pm

glad you had a nice time Chuck!  :D

Me too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2009, 04:42:03 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on June 21, 2009, 11:18:18 am

By the way, Matt, what is snogging?

I'm not Matt, but I can answer......snogging is slang for kissing/making out. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2009, 08:50:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, here we are, back to work on Monday.  bleh!

The sun was out this morning, but now it's cloudy again, threatening yet MORE rain today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2009, 04:29:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 21, 2009, 08:50:46 am

However, they had sequestered themselves to a corner of the yard, only really talking amongst themselves.  I was there to socialize.  I had a number of family (cousins) there, and other people to meet, so I refused to stay in one corner all night and limit my fun.

No one puts Baby Chucky in a corner. ...  8)

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2009, 10:19:15 pm

I just felt the need to post this.....it's not directed to anyone on my blog, or bettermost.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2009, 10:38:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2009, 10:19:15 pm

I just felt the need to post this.....it's not directed to anyone on my blog, or bettermost.




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 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Where do you find these things?

On second thought, I think I don't want to know!  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 08:24:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Tuesday!   Hope y'all are well!

as for where I find this stuff, Jeff, either Google Image Search, or PhotoBucket.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2009, 12:37:13 pm

It's only Tuesday .... :P *sigh*



Hey Chuckie, I saw this and thought you might like it:

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 :laugh: ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 02:25:38 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


OMG!   That is sooooo funny!

Thankfully, mine are in the "Socially Acceptable Rebelious Tattoo Zone".

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on June 23, 2009, 02:35:36 pm

Oh that is AWESOME, Chrissi!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 23, 2009, 02:47:41 pm

That's hilarious Chrissi!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 23, 2009, 03:10:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 02:25:38 pm

Thankfully, mine are in the "Socially Acceptable Rebelious Tattoo Zone".

Careful, cowboy, you're running out of room.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 03:12:02 pm

Well, I do want one more.....but it willl be on my upper back, left side.....and not wings or something lame.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 23, 2009, 03:18:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 03:12:02 pm

Well, I do want one more.....but it willl be on my upper back, left side.....and not wings or something lame.

 :laugh:

Tell us, then.  What??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2009, 06:10:57 pm

Oh, I want to get tattoo #4 when I hit my weight loss goal.

Whenever that happens.  ::)

and then it will  be an image of a man breaking the tape on a finish line....like this.....


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2009, 08:20:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day to you all!

Getting closer to the weekend!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 24, 2009, 12:49:15 pm

Hi Chuckie  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2009, 09:01:42 pm

80s pop group Exposé scored 8 Top 10 hits.

Here is a video of them performing at LA Pride, and giving their support (listen to Ann start talking at the 20 second mark) to the gay community.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIOjxbyWMqQ[/youtube]



 This wasn't their first Pride event....accepting their gay fans, they've played Minneapolis Pride - Minneapolis, Minnesota, LA Pride - California, Cuff Pride - Seattle, Washington, and Tuscon Pride - Tucson, Arizona

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2009, 07:13:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Rest in Peace Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on June 26, 2009, 08:28:58 am

Good morning, Chuck!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2009, 10:17:33 am

Morning Lynne!

How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 26, 2009, 11:09:01 am

Morning Chucky....

Hey, guess what, its morning here too, just after 1am Saturday morning.

I'm really giving this puter a workout after being off the air for ten days.

Its been a rough day, and I can only hope that Jacko is teaching the angels how to moonwalk, and Farrah is smiling that beautiful smile again as she looks on.

Hope you have a good friday.xx



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 11:00:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend to you!

I managed to sleep in until 9:30 this morning, which for me is great.  lmao! 

The sun is out, and I've had a light breakfast, and I'm on my way out to get a run in.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on June 27, 2009, 04:52:51 pm

Thought I would just pop in and say hello, having been AWOL recently. A run on Saturday and in the morning, that is dedication.All I want on Sat. am is a croissant. Have a good weekend. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 06:46:20 pm

Hiya FiFi!!!

Had a second run, took a shower, had dinner....I'm tired, but satisfied.

;D

Good to see ya back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on June 27, 2009, 07:52:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2009, 06:46:20 pm

Hiya FiFi!!!

Had a second run, took a shower, had dinner....I'm tired, but satisfied.

;D

Good to see ya back!

Good to be back !

A second run, are you a mad man ?
I know, tis  a cunning plan to make the rest of us look like idle sloths. It's not working, just had double helpings of pasta and garlic bread and do not feel even remotely tempted to go on a run. !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 28, 2009, 07:28:02 am

Quote from: optom3 on June 27, 2009, 07:52:39 pm

Good to be back !

A second run, are you a mad man ?
I know, tis  a cunning plan to make the rest of us look like idle sloths. It's not working, just had double helpings of pasta and garlic bread and do not feel even remotely tempted to go on a run. !!

Hey Fiona I am sooo with you, I went out for Dins tonight : Lambs fry (yum)  and bacon on mashed potatoes, lashings of gravy, huge plateful of icecream for dessert and I do not do not feel even remotely tempted to go on a run either. !! Mind without a word of lie I have never ever ever felt remotely tempted to do the E word :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 28, 2009, 07:39:43 am

Quote from: ZK on June 28, 2009, 07:28:02 am

Hey Fiona I am sooo with you, I went out for Dins tonight : Lambs fry (yum)  and bacon on mashed potatoes, lashings of gravy, huge plateful of icecream for dessert and I do not do not feel even remotely tempted to go on a run either. !! Mind without a word of lie I have never ever ever felt remotely tempted to do the E word :o

Wow Matt, Bob and I went to the club the other night for tea, and thats what I had...lambs fry and bacon, heaps of gravy and vegetables. But I didn't have the ice cream...not a great lover of ice cream.

And I think Chucky is showing off a bit dont you....but I must admit, since we moved to these new digs, Bob and I have gone for a walk every day, so thats more than I used to do at the old place. And I went out to watch Logan play football today, and did a lot of jumping up and down off my seat, sooooooo I guess you could call that exercise.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2009, 10:20:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

Showing off?  Puhlease.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 28, 2009, 10:34:19 am

2 runs!?! YUp, your a show off! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 28, 2009, 10:37:12 am

Quote from: Kelda on June 28, 2009, 10:34:19 am

2 runs!?! YUp, your a show off! :P

And look at what he has the cat doing.....

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 28, 2009, 02:04:30 pm

Hello Chuck!  Hope all is well with you.  Have a great rest of the day  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2009, 06:06:47 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Y'all are toooo funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 28, 2009, 08:17:01 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on June 28, 2009, 10:37:12 am

And look at what he has the cat doing.....

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/Kiaora01/Exercise.gif)

 :laugh:    :laugh:    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2009, 09:14:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Fuck Happy Monday!

Things are crazy at work today, so I'm disappearing for a bit.....I'll be back later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 29, 2009, 08:51:40 pm

Don't disappear for long Buddy!! *shouts to no one in particular "Bring Back Chuck...Bring Back Chuck...."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2009, 09:29:49 pm

Quote from: ZK on June 29, 2009, 08:51:40 pm

Don't disappear for long Buddy!! *shouts to no one in particular "Bring Back Chuck...Bring Back Chuck...."

lmao.....I'm back now.....no worries.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on June 29, 2009, 10:09:10 pm

Hi Chuck! Hope tomorrow won't be so crazy.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2009, 03:37:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Tuesday!

A late greeting today!  I'm sorry, but work has been crazy!

However, I did manage to finish everything, and my cubicle is looking neater!  Which is good, so that way I can keep it clean before I go to Canada in July.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on June 30, 2009, 04:01:26 pm

Hey there, Chuckie!

 :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on June 30, 2009, 10:11:00 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on June 28, 2009, 10:37:12 am

And look at what he has the cat doing.....

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/Kiaora01/Exercise.gif)

That is the silliest and funniest thing I have seen in a while. Well it is, if you disregard my bank statement, that was a real good laugh. I have been thinking recently I should submit some of my experiences to T.V for a new reality show. Frolics with FiFi, or fraught and frantic with Fi. I think it has a certain je ne sais quoi to it.
In fact it could replace anti depressants, people would tune in and think f--k my life is pretty damn good compared to that poor sods. ;D

I still think that 2 runs a day is 2 runs too many.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on June 30, 2009, 10:38:08 pm

 Hi Chuckie,
Congrats for your 12,000 th post, 'though it's already way past that.  :)

Sounds like your workplace isn't a great place to be right now.
But I'm sure your jovial nature will improve it a lot.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2009, 07:11:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day!

Here's to hoping the job will be a little easier today....and if not.....I'll deal with it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 01, 2009, 07:55:47 am

You know you make me giggle every time I read your "Happy Hump Day" cause in my place "hump" as a whole different meaning - and I aren't talking about hump back whales either  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 01, 2009, 09:08:14 am

good morning Chuck and friends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 01, 2009, 12:17:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 01, 2009, 07:11:46 am

Here's to hoping the job will be a little easier today....and if not.....I'll deal with it.  ;D

Sounds like you might appreciate this, Chuck  ;)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/Officenotice.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 01, 2009, 04:43:27 pm

what does hump mean anyway in the us!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2009, 05:38:57 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 01, 2009, 04:43:27 pm

what does hump mean anyway in the us!?!

Haahaahaa!

Well..........the "adult" version equates "hump" to sex. 

However, in general terms, when someone says it's "Hump Day", it means we're at the middle of the week.  If the week were a hill, Monday and Tuesday we're going uphill.  Wednesday is "hump day", as we're at the top of the hill, and then it's down hill towards the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 01, 2009, 07:16:28 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 01, 2009, 04:43:27 pm

what does hump mean anyway in the us!?!

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 01, 2009, 05:38:57 pm

Haahaahaa!

Well..........the "adult" version equates "hump" to sex. 

same here *giggling to himself*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 01, 2009, 07:30:49 pm

Quote from: ZK on July 01, 2009, 07:55:47 am

You know you make me giggle every time I read your "Happy Hump Day" cause in my place "hump" as a whole different meaning - and I aren't talking about hump back whales either  ::)

As in HUMP THE RUMP..........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 01, 2009, 07:42:00 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 02, 2009, 04:20:39 am

yeah that wa smy thinking of hump!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2009, 10:57:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Thursday!

I hope you all have cool plans for the 4th.  I don't as of yet, and that's just fine with me.    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 02, 2009, 06:22:49 pm

Hello Chuck.   How are you doing?   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 02, 2009, 08:01:48 pm

Quote from: ZK on July 01, 2009, 07:55:47 am

You know you make me giggle every time I read your "Happy Hump Day" cause in my place "hump" as a whole different meaning - and I aren't talking about hump back whales either  ::)

I am so glad you brought this up. Hump to me means sex and I have thought for ages that there must be another reason for it !!  I kept wondering if everyone else was having a way better sex life than me . ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2009, 09:04:34 pm

You all have dirty, dirty, filthy minds!

 :laugh:


Hiya everyone!  I'm finally back.  I haven't been online since 4pm when I left for the gym.

We have to work tomorrow, and everyone at work decided to have a party tomorrow at lunch.  Everyone is bringing a dessert.  I made 12 red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:20:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday!  ;D

We're having a small party at lunch....Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I made red velvet cupcakes, we have cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, custard cups, and other stuff.

Bad diet day!  lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2009, 11:24:34 am

Sounds like all you're eating is dessert!!!




No one brought salad?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:31:11 am

here are some pics of the red velvet cupcakes I made for the party.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/rvc1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:32:23 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/rvc2.jpg)


the toothpicks were to keep the plastic wrap off the top of the cakes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:33:06 am

Quote from: dejavu on July 03, 2009, 11:24:34 am

Sounds like all you're eating is dessert!!!




No one brought salad?   :laugh:

everyone is responsible for their own lunches, we just are all bringing different desserts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 03, 2009, 12:33:10 pm

Quote from: optom3 on July 02, 2009, 08:01:48 pm

I am so glad you brought this up. Hump to me means sex and I have thought for ages that there must be another reason for it !!  I kept wondering if everyone else was having a way better sex life than me . ;D

LOL!! Yes--get with the program, optom3--every Wednesday, like clockwork, we Americans have sex!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 03, 2009, 12:35:32 pm

   I made 12 red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

Those sound yummmmmmy!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 03, 2009, 01:20:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:31:11 am

here are some pics of the red velvet cupcakes I made for the party.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/rvc1.jpg)

YUMMY!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 01:48:28 pm

Well thanks y'all!

 ;D


Apparently, they were very yummy, there isn't a single one left!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 03, 2009, 01:49:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 01:48:28 pm

Apparently, they were very yummy, there isn't a single one left!

They're lucky I couldn't get to 'em first!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 03, 2009, 03:04:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:31:11 am

here are some pics of the red velvet cupcakes I made for the party.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/rvc1.jpg)

Two questions from the unknowing European ;D:

1) Why are your red velvet cupcakes not red? I know RVC only from this forum and tried one at the NY gathering. All were  - surprise, surprise - red!

2) You have blue toothpics? :o Blue? Damn, you really can get everything in the US when you can get blue toothpics there ;)  :laugh:.



Happy Friday Chuck and have a great WE! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 03:25:41 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 03, 2009, 03:04:17 pm

Two questions from the unknowing European ;D:

Anytime, Chrissi!

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 03, 2009, 03:04:17 pm

1) Why are your red velvet cupcakes not red? I know RVC only from this forum and tried one at the NY gathering. All were  - surprise, surprise - red!

The pic was taken under bad lighting with my cellphone.  The image is much darker, and therefore, the cupcakes look almost chocolate.  Trust me, in real life they were a deep red.

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 03, 2009, 03:04:17 pm

2) You have blue toothpics? :o Blue? Damn, you really can get everything in the US when you can get blue toothpics there ;)  :laugh:.

Our toothpicks come in a variety of colors.

(http://static.bigstockphoto.com/thumbs/8/3/8/large/838930.jpg)

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 03, 2009, 03:04:17 pm

Happy Friday Chuck and have a great WE! :-*

You too sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 03:30:27 pm

well lookie here!

 
My blog is up to page

666

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 03, 2009, 03:36:28 pm

What a good likeness, Chuck!  I like your outfit, too. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 03, 2009, 03:43:06 pm

Chuck, um, you've been, um, working out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 03, 2009, 05:37:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:31:11 am

here are some pics of the red velvet cupcakes I made for the party.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/rvc1.jpg)

O.K   it is official I am in love with you Chuck. You have a sense of humour, an appreciation of the finer things in life, i.e BBM, a filthy mind and you can cook.  Just what the doctor prescribed. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 06:10:33 pm

Quote from: optom3 on July 03, 2009, 05:37:31 pm

O.K   it is official I am in love with you Chuck. You have a sense of humour, an appreciation of the finer things in life, i.e BBM, a filthy mind and you can cook.  Just what the doctor prescribed. ;D

 :laugh:

Well thank you, Fiona!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 07:19:26 pm

One of my coworkers ticked me off at work today.

There were about 8 of us for lunch.  4 of us made desserts.  We had red velvet cupcakes, custard cups, small cherry cheesecakes, and some chocolate chip cookies.

One of our coworkers who joined us for lunch was "P".  "P" did not make any dessert.  So before she could finish her lunch, she reached over and snagged one of my cupcakes to claim as her own.  She then went on to have 2 of the cherry cheesecake cups.  Then had one of the custard cups.

After everyone else had finished, there were leftover desserts.  None of us wanted to bring the stuff home, so we decided to give it out to others who didn't have lunch with us.

Before we could do that, "P" decided to take 2 more cherry cheesecake cups, and one more of my cupcakes, to take home.

 ::)

I wanted to turn to her and say "How greedy can you be?"

 >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 03, 2009, 07:48:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 07:19:26 pm

One of my coworkers ticked me off at work today.

There were about 8 of us for lunch.  4 of us made desserts.  We had red velvet cupcakes, custard cups, small cherry cheesecakes, and some chocolate chip cookies.

One of our coworkers who joined us for lunch was "P".  "P" did not make any dessert.  So before she could finish her lunch, she reached over and snagged one of my cupcakes to claim as her own.  She then went on to have 2 of the cherry cheesecake cups.  Then had one of the custard cups.

After everyone else had finished, there were leftover desserts.  None of us wanted to bring the stuff home, so we decided to give it out to others who didn't have lunch with us.

Before we could do that, "P" decided to take 2 more cherry cheesecake cups, and one more of my cupcakes, to take home.

 ::)

I wanted to turn to her and say "How greedy can you be?"

 >:(

Well she obviously cant cook such luscious deserts like you can, so grabbed what she could. Yeah, a tad greedy, but take it as a compliment that she enjoyed your cupcakes.

And as far as the coloured toothpicks.....we just have the wooden ones over here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2009, 09:08:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 03:25:41 pm

Our toothpicks come in a variety of colors.

(http://static.bigstockphoto.com/thumbs/8/3/8/large/838930.jpg)

Heeeheeehee!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 03, 2009, 10:58:13 pm

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/funny-pictures-there-are-zombies-in-your-yard.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 11:05:42 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


That's great, BBP!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 04, 2009, 09:23:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 07:19:26 pm

One of my coworkers ticked me off at work today.

There were about 8 of us for lunch.  4 of us made desserts.  We had red velvet cupcakes, custard cups, small cherry cheesecakes, and some chocolate chip cookies.

One of our coworkers who joined us for lunch was "P".  "P" did not make any dessert.  So before she could finish her lunch, she reached over and snagged one of my cupcakes to claim as her own.  She then went on to have 2 of the cherry cheesecake cups.  Then had one of the custard cups.

After everyone else had finished, there were leftover desserts.  None of us wanted to bring the stuff home, so we decided to give it out to others who didn't have lunch with us.

Before we could do that, "P" decided to take 2 more cherry cheesecake cups, and one more of my cupcakes, to take home.

 ::)

I wanted to turn to her and say "How greedy can you be?"

 >:(

Can it be true?  I had almost the same experience, and also yesterday.

Yesterday was a "graduation party" of my middle child. She finishes elementary school and some parents decided to make a party, to have a big, last get-together before the kids get scattered to the four winds. Everybody brought something, a cake, a salad, canapés, etc. and we set up a buffet.
The boy sitting across from me had four pieces of cake piled on his plate! :o
My daughter doubted he could eat all of it and he just shrugged and said he would take it home then. Before I could make up my mind if I should say something or not, his mom came. With three pieces of cake on her plate! I just thought no wonder the boy doesn't have any manners, but didn't say anything.

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2009, 03:25:41 pm

The pic was taken under bad lighting with my cellphone.  The image is much darker, and therefore, the cupcakes look almost chocolate.  Trust me, in real life they were a deep red.

Ah, that's why. They really look like chocolate. Thanks for explaining.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2009, 11:05:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy
4th
Of
July!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2009, 12:19:50 pm

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, CHUCK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 04, 2009, 01:21:48 pm

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2009, 04:19:30 pm

OMG!!!

I just found the funniest thing on YouTube and had to share!!!!

You all remember the funny, happy Disney musical Mary Poppins?

Well, some genius took footage from the film, added eerie music, and posted a "trailer" of "Mary Poppins, the horror film version."

:D :D :D

Check it out!!!!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5_0AGdFic[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 04, 2009, 04:43:25 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Too funny!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2009, 05:17:36 pm

OMG Mary Poppins is scary anyway, but now.... :o

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 04, 2009, 05:46:15 pm

OMG Chucky, wel, Im sure that's one film clip they will not show at our Mary Poppins festival in town this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2009, 06:49:14 pm

Hiya Sue and Gary.

lmao!

What can I say, I think it's great!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 04, 2009, 07:20:14 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

spooky Mary Poppins

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2009, 11:55:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a relaxing Sunday.

I got a ton of stuff done yesterday.  Laundry, cleaned the car inside and out, shopping.

Today, I'll take it easy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 05, 2009, 03:21:11 pm

Sounds like a good weekend.  Did you see any fireworks last night?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2009, 03:22:51 pm

Nah.......I decided to skip them this year.  Just wasn't in the mood for them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2009, 06:55:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is feeling relaxed and happy after the holiday weekend!

Back to work today....ehhh.....weekends fly by too quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 06, 2009, 07:18:40 am

Good morning, young man! Have a great week!!

We live for the weekends, don't we~~you and I have that in
common!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2009, 08:28:36 am

Hell yeah I live for the weekends!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 06, 2009, 09:40:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 06, 2009, 06:55:38 am

Back to work today....ehhh.....weekends fly by too quickly.

Mondays suck :P.

But hey, it's my last 'real' Monday for a while. Next week begin the school holidays :). Six long wonderful weeks without alarm clock :D. Ahhh, life will be good :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2009, 08:51:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Tuesday to you all!

I'm getting ready for a small trip this weekend to see friends in Maryland.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on July 07, 2009, 10:42:45 am

Hey there, Chuckie!

I just mailed a package to you from Mike/ZephrK.  Brokie goodness!

Hope you have a great day!

Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2009, 11:53:20 am

Ohhh!  Pressie!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 07, 2009, 02:18:31 pm

Happy Hump day!!!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2009, 09:43:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Mid week already!  ;D


Let's see, I've been at work for almost 2 hours, and what have I done?

Almost nothing work related.  ;D

what I have done is start working on a 2010 calendar for myself.  :laugh:

My 2009 calendar is Brokeback related, all images from the film.

My 2010 calendar is Brokie related, with 11 images that are all group shots of the get togethers I've been to.

I have Washington DC, Bay City, Mi, Texas BBQ, Oxford UK, Wyoming Road Trip, San Fran Rodeo, Denver Co., a 2nd San Fran trip, and 3 NYC gatherings.....the first when Larry, Pete, Fritz and Karen were in from out of town, the second when Rich, Rouxb, Matthew were in from out of town, and the most recent when Monika, Sophia, Chrissi, Gail, Charlotte, Bethie, and more were in from out of town.

:laugh:

I plan to finish the calendar with a group shot of the gathering in Canada this month.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 08, 2009, 10:47:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 08, 2009, 09:43:46 am

My 2010 calendar is Brokie related, with 11 images that are all group shots of the get togethers I've been to.

I have Washington DC, Bay City, Mi, Texas BBQ, Oxford UK, Wyoming Road Trip, San Fran Rodeo, Denver Co., a 2nd San Fran trip, and 3 NYC gatherings.....the first when Larry, Pete, Fritz and Karen were in from out of town, the second when Rich, Rouxb, Matthew were in from out of town, and the most recent when Monika, Sophia, Chrissi, Gail, Charlotte, Bethie, and more were in from out of town.

:laugh:

I plan to finish the calendar with a group shot of the gathering in Canada this month.

You lucky devil you! ;)

This will make a fab calendar. Share with us when it's ready, willya?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 08, 2009, 12:22:23 pm

What a good idea for a calendar. I still get out the Heath/ BBM calendar that Laura made for me. I look at it every morning while I have my first coffee and then come here.
I am going to confess something a little odd here, but don't forget I am mad and am on the medication to prove it. I put on little gloves to look through my calendar, as I do not want it to get any dirt or marks on it. !!!! So it is still pristine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 08, 2009, 12:53:13 pm

Quote from: optom3 on July 08, 2009, 12:22:23 pm

I put on little gloves to look through my calendar, as I do not want it to get any dirt or marks on it. !!!! So it is still pristine.

Not crazy at all.  Keep in the best conditon is a good idea.  The calendar LauraGigs gave you is a special calendar from a special person.

Chuck, that is going to be THE BEST calendar I can think of for you.  You are so fortunate to have been apart of all those Brokie gatherings.  How you get away with doing that at work escapes me but its very cool ! 

Yes please post it when you finish it.  Thanks Chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 08, 2009, 06:40:14 pm

Wow Chucky, you are clever.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2009, 06:49:58 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2009, 08:34:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Thursday to you all!

Y'all have good plans for the upcoming weekend?

I leave after work tomorrrow for Maryland, and I still haven't packed yet.

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 09, 2009, 09:06:53 am

Hope you have a good weekend Chucky.

I dont know where Maryland is, but I hope you have a great time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2009, 09:59:17 am

Quote from: Katie77 on July 09, 2009, 09:06:53 am

I dont know where Maryland is, but I hope you have a great time.

it's about a 4 to 5 hour drive from my place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 09, 2009, 10:47:59 am

Whatcha gonna do in Maryland?  Hope its fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2009, 11:24:58 am

I'll be visiting friends.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 09, 2009, 11:44:08 am

Hi Chuck! Have fun in Maryland!

I was there once when I visited D. C.  :)

This week kinda flew by~~~~ :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 09, 2009, 02:22:37 pm

Drive carefully and have fun Chuckie! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 09, 2009, 05:05:36 pm

enjoy Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 09, 2009, 07:26:50 pm

Have a good time, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2009, 07:31:11 pm

 ;D

I still have to pack.....I'll do that in about a half hour.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 10, 2009, 07:57:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2009, 07:31:11 pm

;D

I still have to pack.....I'll do that in about a half hour.

Have a safe trip and a fun visit. Tut tut, cutting this packing thing a bit close !! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 09:57:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is ready for the weekend!

;D

I'm packed and ready to leave!  Once 4PM hits, I'm out the door!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 10, 2009, 11:25:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 09:57:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!
I'm packed and ready to leave!  Once 4PM hits, I'm out the door!

Don't forget your "gay thingie" to guide you there safely.  :)  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 11:34:55 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 10, 2009, 11:25:30 am

Don't forget your "gay thingie" to guide you there safely.  :)  ;)  ;D

Thinking about it, my husband also has a "gay thingie". Should I be worried? ;) ;D :laugh:
And the name of his gay thingie is LaShawn, because she never shuts up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 10, 2009, 11:54:33 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 11:34:55 am

Thinking about it, my husband also has a "gay thingie". Should I be worried? ;) ;D :laugh:

Not unless it wants your husband to go on a fishing trip!  :laugh:

Quote

And the name of his gay thingie is LaShawn, because she never shuts up.

Talks a blue streak, does it?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 10, 2009, 12:01:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 10, 2009, 11:54:33 am

Not unless it wants your husband to go on a fishing trip!  :laugh:

Fishing trips will never-ever be the same again after BBM! Almost a reason to feel bad for all the straight guys going on fishing trips with their buddy (do you think they really exist? ;)).

Quote

Talks a blue streak, does it?  ;D

You bet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 01:59:37 pm

My gay thingie is charged and ready to go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 10, 2009, 02:08:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 01:59:37 pm

My gay thingie is charged and ready to go!

 :D




edited to fix quote

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 10, 2009, 02:31:50 pm

Have fun Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 10, 2009, 03:17:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 01:59:37 pm

My gay thingie is charged and ready to go!

I bet your gay thingie is always charged and ready to go!  :laugh:

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 12, 2009, 11:56:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2009, 01:59:37 pm

My gay thingie is charged and ready to go!

I am glad to hear that Chuck.........you would be in bad shape if your gay thingie was not charged and ready to go  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2009, 06:02:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Monday is back.  eh!

:laugh:

I hope you all had a great weekend!  Mine was great.  Saw some all friends, and did some relaxing and swimming.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 13, 2009, 08:03:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2009, 06:02:17 am

I hope you all had a great weekend!  Mine was great.  Saw some all friends, and did some relaxing and swimming.

And here I was just about to ask you if Maryland is still standing. I pictured you blazing through it like a tornado - and now you're talkin 'bout relaaaaxin and swimming ::).

Kidding of course. Glad you had a great WE. Mine was uneventful, but I enjoyed it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 13, 2009, 09:36:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2009, 06:02:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Monday is back.  eh!

:laugh:

I hope you all had a great weekend!  Mine was great.  Saw some all friends, and did some relaxing and swimming.

Hey Chuck, glad you had a great weekend and you can say EH!!!!!!! on it being Monday several times. It is particularly bad when it is your first Monday back from being away  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2009, 06:43:28 am

Quote from: garycottle on July 13, 2009, 11:56:02 pm

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2094/surprised2520monkey.jpg)

 :laugh:

No worries Gary.....they're talking about my TomTom directional device.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2009, 06:44:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 14, 2009, 07:17:16 am

Quote from: garycottle on July 13, 2009, 11:56:02 pm

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2094/surprised2520monkey.jpg)

Gary, it has been a long time since I saw a photo of you..........my you have changed  :o I'm not sure Chuck will let you anywhere near his gay thingie until you get a new hairdo or something  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 14, 2009, 09:12:51 am

Morning Chuck!  Happy Bastille Day!  8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 14, 2009, 10:09:28 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 14, 2009, 07:17:16 am

Gary, it has been a long time since I saw a photo of you..........my you have changed  :o I'm not sure Chuck will let you anywhere near his gay thingie until you get a new hairdo or something  :laugh:

LOL  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

How are you today Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 14, 2009, 10:50:35 am

HAPPY BASTILLE DAY CHUCK!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 14, 2009, 11:28:43 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 14, 2009, 07:17:16 am

Gary, it has been a long time since I saw a photo of you..........my you have changed  :o I'm not sure Chuck will let you anywhere near his gay thingie until you get a new hairdo or something  :laugh:

That is too funny !!!
Why happy Bastille day, are you french or am I being incredibly stupid ??  Wouldn't be the first time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2009, 11:35:40 am

Quote from: optom3 on July 14, 2009, 11:28:43 am

That is too funny !!!
Why happy Bastille day, are you french or am I being incredibly stupid ??  Wouldn't be the first time.

No, I'm not French.....I guess they all just wanted me to have a Happy Bastille Day.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 14, 2009, 12:28:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 14, 2009, 11:35:40 am

No, I'm not French.....I guess they all just wanted me to have a Happy Bastille Day.

 :laugh:

Chuck's Italian I think

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 15, 2009, 06:50:59 am

Good morning, hope work is not too bothersome today !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 06:54:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Middle of the week already.  yay.....weekend getting closer!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 15, 2009, 07:50:57 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 14, 2009, 07:17:16 am

Gary, it has been a long time since I saw a photo of you..........my you have changed  :o I'm not sure Chuck will let you anywhere near his gay thingie until you get a new hairdo or something  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Great one, Jack!



Hi Chuckie,
happy hump day!

(should be safe for work, don't await too much fun ;D)

http://data.lustich.de/bilder/l/876-notgeiler-hund.jpg (http://data.lustich.de/bilder/l/876-notgeiler-hund.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 08:38:25 am

lmao!

that's tooo funny Chrissi!


Hey everyone, forgot to say that I'm working out of a different office today, so I'm not sure how often I'll be around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 15, 2009, 08:45:17 am

Good Morning Chuck!!! Also, I'm offended cause you didn't answer my pm  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 09:02:03 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 15, 2009, 08:45:17 am

Good Morning Chuck!!! Also, I'm offended cause you didn't answer my pm  :'(

Good things come to those who wait!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 15, 2009, 03:20:20 pm

Do you knwo Chrissi, I was just thinking huck hadn't used the happy hump phrase for a wee while and was just going to comment that we'd obviously put him off it when you said it!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 06:14:27 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 15, 2009, 06:31:10 pm

I couldn't say happy hump day to anyone and keep a straight face. Way too many connotations for me, back where I hail from. Still every time I see it written, I endeavour to truly have a happy hump day. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 06:41:56 pm

(http://cur.cursors-4u.net/food/images3/foo216.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 15, 2009, 06:53:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 06:41:56 pm

(http://cur.cursors-4u.net/food/images3/foo216.gif)

Do I want to know what that is  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 06:55:52 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on July 15, 2009, 06:53:49 pm

Do I want to know what that is  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

It's a banana and a pink smilie having fun.

>:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 15, 2009, 07:57:03 pm

Chuck--I think that you are the person who posted that link to "awkward family photos". I must thank you for that because I go there and look at the pictures every few days and they are so hilarious!!!!  ;D :D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 08:10:05 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 15, 2009, 07:57:03 pm

Chuck--I think that you are the person who posted that link to "awkward family photos". I must thank you for that because I go there and look at the pictures every few days and they are so hilarious!!!!  ;D :D :laugh:

Awkward family photos......you mean the Olan Mills ones?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 15, 2009, 08:24:00 pm

No these:

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/ (http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/)

Well, if Chuck didn't post it---I can't remember who did. But...whoever you are--thanks!! The pics are great!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2009, 08:52:53 pm

Nope, it wasn't me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 16, 2009, 07:28:18 am

Quote from: garycottle on July 16, 2009, 04:57:33 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I really liked the one titled What About Grandma? 

LOL!!! That one was pretty funny. The captions are usually funny too. They add pictures just about every day. Did you see the one of the guys holding a possum? I guess it was a pet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 16, 2009, 08:41:41 am

Good Morning Chuck.  Friday is almost here.  Got any plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2009, 10:18:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Inching closer to Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2009, 10:18:45 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on July 16, 2009, 08:41:41 am

Good Morning Chuck.  Friday is almost here.  Got any plans for the weekend?

Hiya Sweetie.

My only real plans are meeting a friend for lunch on Sunday, other than that, I'm planless, which suits me just fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 16, 2009, 02:48:09 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on July 15, 2009, 08:24:00 pm

No these:

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/ (http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/)

Well, if Chuck didn't post it---I can't remember who did. But...whoever you are--thanks!! The pics are great!  

OMG! Hillarious!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2009, 10:05:37 pm

NY Dance artist Kim Sozzi has been on the club scene for a while now.  You may know her as the voice of Mynt's hit "How Did You Know", as well as her remake of Heart's song "Alone". She also has a song that both KTU and Z100 is giving rotation to, "Feel Your Love".

She's finally getting to release a full length CD, called "Just One Day".  It hits stores on July 21st.

Here's a track list:

1) Feel Your Love
2) Kiss Me Back (Cry Tonight)
3) Just One Day
4) Like A Star
5) Open Up Your Heart
6) Alone
7) Break Up (Cascada Edit)
8 ) Edge Of A Broken Heart
9) Secret Love
10) All I Want Is You


If you want to hear the music, there is a "sample video" up on You Tube. check it out!





[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxo8w7qlHqw[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 17, 2009, 10:06:58 am

Sounds good Chuck. There is definitely a Cascada influence there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 17, 2009, 10:13:39 am

Quote from: garycottle on July 16, 2009, 04:57:33 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I really liked the one titled What About Grandma? 

I wonder if "Grandma" was just sitting there minding her own business when the picture was shot? I know I have some unusual photos of people that just happen to get in my pictures when I am taking one of a building in a city or something like that. It can't be helped. That happened when I was trying to get a picture of the "Naked Cowgirl" too. I kept getting everyone but her. Finally I got her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 18, 2009, 07:48:50 am

Quote from: garycottle on July 18, 2009, 05:53:01 am

Hi Chuck.  Hope you have a good weekend.   :)

I know exactly what you mean, Jack.  I went to Disney World with my sister and brother-in-law a few years ago, and I wanted some shots of various parts of the parks.  I didn't always ask my sister and/or brother-in-law to get in front of me and pose, I just pointed the camera and took a picture of a ride, or Main St. or the Castle, etc.  Well, when I had the film developed, I noticed that in about half of them, people I didn't even know, didn't even notice while I was taking the pictures, had posed and smiled, as if I had been taking pictures of them.     ::)  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 11:44:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to the weekend.

;D

Well, I managed to sleep in until 10am, so I'm happy and rested.  However, I woke to a ruptured water heater.  Water all over the basement.  ::)

Well, we've managed to clean it up, however, that means I can't go for my runs, because I can't shower after getting alll sweaty.

Oh, no  water for the toilets either.   It's gonna be a fun day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 02:49:40 pm

That's terrible Chuck. Is this when Cellar Dweller turns into Basement Bitch  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 18, 2009, 03:00:01 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 02:49:40 pm

That's terrible Chuck. Is this when Cellar Dweller turns into Basement Bitch  :laugh:

Ain't it just great that your Brokie friends have such good memory, Chuck? ;D ;) ;D



from Chuck

Quote

Oh, no  water for the toilets either.   It's gonna be a fun day.

That's an emergency-GBOAUS! Good luck, Chuckie. Hope it'll get fixed pronto!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 03:05:25 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 02:49:40 pm

That's terrible Chuck. Is this when Cellar Dweller turns into Basement Bitch  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 18, 2009, 03:00:01 pm

Ain't it just great that your Brokie friends have such good memory, Chuck? ;D ;) ;D

yeah, gives me a warm tinglly feeling.

::)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 18, 2009, 05:35:39 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 02:49:40 pm

That's terrible Chuck. Is this when Cellar Dweller turns into Basement Bitch  :laugh:

OMG!!! ROFLMAO!!
Jack, Thats the funniest thing I have herad in a long time!
Damn, i wish I had thought of that!
You're a real thinker there Jack!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I think Chuck has a new name!!

I nub you Chuckie!! :-*
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 06:36:21 pm

Quote from: garycottle on July 18, 2009, 05:00:06 pm

Now that's cold, Jack.   :P

It wasn't meant to be. I think under those circumstances it would be easy to do  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 06:57:38 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 18, 2009, 05:35:39 pm

OMG!!! ROFLMAO!!
Jack, Thats the funniest thing I have herad in a long time!
Damn, i wish I had thought of that!
You're a real thinker there Jack!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I think Chuck has a new name!!

I nub you Chuckie!! :-*
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You'll get yours in the future......

and as for Jack.....don't give him too much credit.  It was Mike (U/L Flyer) who first called me "Basement Bitch" on the Wyoming Road trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 18, 2009, 07:06:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 06:57:38 pm

You'll get yours in the future......

and as for Jack.....don't give him too much credit.  It was Mike (U/L Flyer) who first called me "Basement Bitch" on the Wyoming Road trip.

Well hopefully being the young, still have a life person you are, you will be out half the night painting the town red. I have to get my night life vicariously these days. So please feel free to go out and behave as disgracefully as you want. Just post FULL details tomorrow. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 07:08:09 pm

My lady, I am a gentleman......and don't kiss and tell.

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 07:57:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 06:57:38 pm

You'll get yours in the future......

and as for Jack.....don't give him too much credit.  It was Mike (U/L Flyer) who first called me "Basement Bitch" on the Wyoming Road trip.

That's exactly right. I never will forget it. Mike was so serious when he found Chuck the new name and you should have seen Chuck's expression  ;D But in reality Chuck only turns into "Basement Bitch" when there is a good reason to, such as having no water. Otherwise he remains the sweet Cellar Dweller we all know and love. But do not piss him off cause seriously you do not want to see his alter ego.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 08:01:24 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 07:57:27 pm

Mike was so serious when he found Chuck the new name and you should have seen Chuck's expression  ;D

I wish I could've seen it myself!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 18, 2009, 08:05:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 08:01:24 pm

I wish I could've seen it myself!   :laugh:

It was award winning for sure. It was quite a look of shock cause I don't think you expected that to come out of Mike's mouth  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 08:17:04 pm

I know.....he came across as such a nice guy at first.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 19, 2009, 12:49:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2009, 08:17:04 pm

I know.....he came across as such a nice guy at first.

;)

Well brother, you have that effect on people!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just kidding!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 19, 2009, 03:25:16 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 19, 2009, 12:49:34 pm

Well brother, you have that effect on people!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just kidding!

You better watch it or you will conjure up "Basement Bitch" and you really do not want to do that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2009, 05:35:19 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 19, 2009, 12:49:34 pm

Well brother, you have that effect on people!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Just kidding!

Now who's a bitch?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 19, 2009, 05:44:03 pm

Is the WATER situation all fixed now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2009, 07:06:37 pm

Yes it is!

The plumber was here until between 6 and 7 last night, but the water heater has been replaced, and we can flush toilets and take showers.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 19, 2009, 07:35:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2009, 07:06:37 pm

Yes it is!

The plumber was here until between 6 and 7 last night, but the water heater has been replaced, and we can flush toilets and take showers.

;D

That's good. Being without water for toilets and not being able to take showers is a bad thing. I guess it is good that we were not born in the days of no running water. Of course, we wouldn't know the difference then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on July 19, 2009, 09:50:15 pm

YaY!! Isn't it wonderful to have things back to normal?

My water heater got old and the bottom rusted out. The kitchen got a lot of water in it, but I caught it pretty quickly and shut off the water supply. My cousin had a shop vac and I used that to  get the water up. It was like a week before I could get someone to put in a new one, tho. I went to my cousins' house for showers. The toilet still worked with cold water somehow. (I can't remember---it was 4 or 5 years ago.)

Anyway---it's a pain when stuff breaks!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2009, 09:18:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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There should be a law against Mondays.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 20, 2009, 09:56:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2009, 09:18:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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There should be a law against Mondays.

I agree with you........I hate Mondays

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2009, 09:36:11 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 19, 2009, 03:25:16 pm

You better watch it or you will conjure up "Basement Bitch" and you really do not want to do that.

Please, I ain't skeered!

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2009, 09:40:30 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2009, 09:36:11 pm

Please, I ain't skeered!

 ::)

perhaps you should be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2009, 09:10:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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got up early, did a workout, had a light breakfast, talked to Big Brother Rich on the phone (LoneLeeB3), and have my radio on in my cubicle.

I normally don't listen to a radio in my cubicle, but one of the local NYC stations is having Kim Sozzi on air as a guest,  and I want to hear the interview.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 21, 2009, 03:35:15 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on July 20, 2009, 09:36:11 pm

Please, I ain't skeered!

 ::)

But have you seen her before??? You would never think Chuck could possibly be somewhere inside the beast  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 21, 2009, 08:17:01 pm

I have never seen Chuck looking like a beast!   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 21, 2009, 08:18:51 pm

Quote from: dejavu on July 21, 2009, 08:17:01 pm

I have never seen Chuck looking like a beast!   ;)

Chuck never looks like a beast..........as long as you don't piss him off........which in reality is hard to do cause Chuck is an extremely nice person.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2009, 08:58:05 pm

y'all are nuts!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 21, 2009, 09:53:41 pm

Yes, but I am saying extremely nice things about you, that means I am due a big hug in Alberta  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 21, 2009, 11:55:21 pm

 Hi Chuck.  :)
What's the weather like, there?

It's byoooootiful here. Not like winter at all, except the air is a little bit cool.
We're expecting some rain the next couple of days, but then fine again.

Hey, are you still planning a trip to NZ & Oz in October?
If you can fit in a visit to Sydney, that would be great.
Sue said she would probably need to come down to Sydney to see you, as she is a fair way North.
It will be spring, and we'd all love to see you.
(you know what spring does to people)  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2009, 11:02:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day, y'all!

I'm here late, but better late than pregnant never! 

I'm in a different office/location today.  This area is closing, the members transfering to two seperate locations.  One of them is the office I work in regularly. 

I'm here because one of the managers I support is on vacation this week, and I'm boxing and labeling his files and such so that they get to my location correctly on Friday. 

Of course, it must be done today, as I won't be here on Friday to get it done.  I'll be on my way to Canada then.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2009, 11:06:20 am

Quote from: underdown on July 21, 2009, 11:55:21 pm

Hey, are you still planning a trip to NZ & Oz in October?  If you can fit in a visit to Sydney, that would be great.  Sue said she would probably need to come down to Sydney to see you, as she is a fair way North.  It will be spring, and we'd all love to see you.
(you know what spring does to people)  ;D

Hiya Rob!

;D

The dates are not yet set in stone, but Matthew has been trying to keep me updated on the status of the trip.  As he's mentioned he's moved to a new place, and had some flights to take care of (such a good trolly dolly he is!) and his internet is not connected yet, so our conversations have been a bit less than what they've used to be.  However, (or as Matthew would say, "howevah") it looks like instead of September, it indeed will be in  October, and once the dates are finalized, you'll all get an update.

My time is limited, but I do want to see some of Australia, so I do hope to meet some of the Aussie members if possible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 23, 2009, 08:59:09 am

Hi Chuck  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 23, 2009, 01:22:01 pm

It would be great if you could meet with some Aussie Bokies. BTW, I want your job, please. Do  you work flexi hours to have half the year off.It seems each time I log on you are  off on another jaunt. Maybe in a previous life you were an airline steward. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2009, 02:36:53 pm

Quote from: optom3 on July 23, 2009, 01:22:01 pm

It would be great if you could meet with some Aussie Bokies. BTW, I want your job, please. Do  you work flexi hours to have half the year off.It seems each time I log on you are  off on another jaunt. Maybe in a previous life you were an airline steward. :)

Matthew gave me another term, but I won't say it.   ;D :laugh:


as for half the year.....I wish.  However, there are no restraints on when you take your time, so I almost never take full weeks.

What I will do is (for example) take off Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday.  My office is closed on weekends.  Therefore, instead of useing 5 days off, I've used 4, and can use the "extra" day somewhere else.

I also try to use some holidays when traveling.  Example.  In October, the banks are closed on Colombus day.  So if I want to go somewhere in October, I'll take off Thursday and Friday.  Monday will be the holiday, and then I'll take off Tuesday, so I use three days instead of four.

By planning it this way, it extends my vacation time.

This year so far, I had time off in Feb.  (when Matthew, Rich, RouxB, Gail, and others were in town), had 4 days in June for when I went to Ma. for the AIDS walk and PTown trips,  I have this week's trip to Canada, in October I'll be in New Zealand, and then have time of in November as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2009, 05:32:36 pm

enjoy chuck... !

and here's something for your return... http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,22127.msg529077.html#msg529077

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2009, 08:43:58 pm

Thanks for the link, Kelda!

Time for bed, I don't think I'll be online until I return, 8/2/09.

See you all then!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 23, 2009, 08:51:35 pm

Bed already?  I'll be up all night packing and unpacking and packing again.

See ya tomorrow, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 24, 2009, 08:47:03 am

Have a fabulous trip Chuck!!  Can't wait to hear all about it!! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 24, 2009, 04:21:09 pm

Chuck texted me this morning to post on his blog he was in Texas, but this is the first chance I have had to do so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2009, 05:47:10 pm

thanks Tru!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 24, 2009, 06:26:38 pm

Chuck has now made it to Canada!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 25, 2009, 07:36:58 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 24, 2009, 06:26:38 pm

Chuck has now made it to Canada!!!

I hope him and all our fellow brokies are having a wonderful  time in Canada.  Way to go Brokies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 25, 2009, 08:25:52 am

Have a great trip Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 25, 2009, 09:36:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2009, 08:43:58 pm

Thanks for the link, Kelda!

Time for bed, I don't think I'll be online until I return, 8/2/09.

See you all then!

With all those Brokies there? Surely someone will log in, some time.   ???
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 25, 2009, 09:39:24 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 24, 2009, 04:21:09 pm

Chuck texted me this morning to post on his blog he was in Texas, but this is the first chance I have had to do so.

  He went via Texas ?   :o

  .... Or was that the other Texas?
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 25, 2009, 11:05:30 am

Quote from: underdown on July 25, 2009, 09:36:37 am

With all those Brokies there? Surely someone will log in, some time.   ???
 

Hi Rob.  Checking in from Alberta.  Chuck said he was gonna get up early and exercise .  Can you believe it?  On vacation, no less. 

Yes, that Texas.  His airline took him from Jersey to Houston to Calgary.  Go figure. 

Meanwhile, you can check out this thread for updates:  http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,32719.msg529214.html#msg529214 (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,32719.msg529214.html#msg529214)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 25, 2009, 11:55:01 pm

Heh. Must be all that clean Alberta air went to his brain.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2009, 09:32:09 am

enjoy all!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 27, 2009, 03:43:30 pm

Do we need to do anything to Chuck's place while he is away?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 27, 2009, 05:44:45 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on July 27, 2009, 03:43:30 pm

Do we need to do anything to Chuck's place while he is away?

Wonderful.  Got any ideas, maybe toilet paper his blog maybe spray paint it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 28, 2009, 03:52:15 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on July 27, 2009, 05:44:45 pm

Wonderful.  Got any ideas, maybe toilet paper his blog maybe spray paint it?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on July 28, 2009, 03:07:24 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on July 27, 2009, 05:44:45 pm

Wonderful.  Got any ideas, maybe toilet paper his blog maybe spray paint it?

Great idea and maybe Truman could throw in some backward walking chickens  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2009, 11:08:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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hope that everyone is having a great day!

I've started work again today, and I'm doing well!  Things are busy, but otherwise all is good!  Still trying to catch up on stuff here and on DCF.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 04, 2009, 11:20:52 am

Welcome back, Chuck  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2009, 11:29:59 am

It's good to be back!

I hope to get the rest of my trip pics up tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 04, 2009, 01:08:44 pm

Welcome Back Chuck!!! Did you find the backward walking chickens Truman left for you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2009, 01:54:45 pm

 ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 05, 2009, 04:05:24 am

see thoughts of the day!!

Hope you had a great time.. will get round to looking at your pics soon!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2009, 07:11:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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hope that everyone is having a great day!

Not sure how often I'll be around today, I have someone coming from another office, to help with the files that got shipped out to me from a 3rd office that closed down.

Oh joy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2009, 08:33:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Weekend is getting closer!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2009, 08:36:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday to you all!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 07, 2009, 01:54:55 pm

Chuck, I can't belive you all didn't go to the Knife and Fork.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2009, 11:58:53 pm

I just love it when Brokies get together!


;D


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/NYC%20Brokie%20Trip%20May%202009/NYCScreening007.jpg)

Meryl, DejaVu (Debbie), Teresa, CellarDweller (Chuck), RNMina, GRLewis, and Jenny

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2009, 09:05:32 am

was that recently?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 11:37:05 am

Hiya Kelda, that was last night, when the Lincoln Center Theater played Brokeback on the big screen.

The theater is doing an Ang Lee retrospective.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 11:37:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2009, 11:45:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 11:37:05 am

Hiya Kelda, that was last night, when the Lincoln Center Theater played Brokeback on the big screen.

The theater is doing an Ang Lee retrospective.

sounds good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 11:47:24 am

It was!  ;D


Our movie on the big screen, and a healthly lunch before hand, and then burgers afterwards.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 09, 2009, 04:20:56 pm

Where did you go for burgers, Chuck?  Glad you enjoyed the movie and drinkin and talkin and all.  8)

On my way home I saw a notice in Barnes & Noble's window that Ang and James Schamus are appearing there this Tuesday at 7:00 pm to talk about "Taking Woodstock."  So if you really want to, you might still be able to get that book signed!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 06:30:49 pm

Quote from: Meryl on August 09, 2009, 04:20:56 pm

Where did you go for burgers, Chuck?  Glad you enjoyed the movie and drinkin and talkin and all.  8)

On my way home I saw a notice in Barnes & Noble's window that Ang and James Schamus are appearing there this Tuesday at 7:00 pm to talk about "Taking Woodstock."  So if you really want to, you might still be able to get that book signed!  8)

Oh!  Thanks for the info!

Which Barnes and Noble?

We went to where you suggested.  PJ something, I think.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 07:43:12 pm

I found the address, Meryl......after searching for a bit on Google and the Barnes and Noble site.

;D

I think I'll have to go there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 09, 2009, 11:46:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2009, 07:43:12 pm

I found the address, Meryl......after searching for a bit on Google and the Barnes and Noble site.

;D

I think I'll have to go there!

It's the Lincoln Center one, right?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2009, 06:33:44 am

Quote from: Meryl on August 09, 2009, 11:46:12 pm

It's the Lincoln Center one, right?

Yup!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2009, 09:46:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is ready for Monday!


Much to do at work, I'll peek in when I can!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 10, 2009, 09:12:18 pm

Hi, Chuck!

First chance I've had to peek in here since before Alberta.

Good luck if you go to get your book signed tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2009, 09:27:45 pm

Well, I'm back from the Q&A on "Taking Woodstock" with Ang Lee & James Schamus.

I got there almost 2 1/2 hours early.  There were 4 other people on line already.  I was told to stand in line, and if I wanted to buy the book, that would ensure me premium seating in the room.  I was there, Oscar Consideration book in hand.  I had it signed by Diana Ossana in L.A., and I was determined to get it signed by Ang & James.

After about an hour, the line had grown and two announcements were made.  The first was that they were about to open the register to buy the book.

The second was that Ang and James had a later appointment.  As a result, only books purchased today would be signed.  No other books, DVDs, or memoribilia.

SHIT!   >:(

I bought my book, and entered the room.  I was able to get a seat front and center. 

Ang and James were personable, funny, and informative.  They talked about the movie, the struggles they had, and some funny stories along the way.

Three bits of info:

Ang found out about "Taking Woodstock" when he was out promoting "Lust, Caution".  The author of the book was on the same show as he, and he chatted up Ang, and gave him the book.  He decided  to option the book for a movie.

The funniest story James told:  When showing the film at previews he had hoped they "nailed it" (the experience).  After a showing, James was approached by a viewer who had attended Woodstock.  This was the convo:

Fan:  That movie was incredible!

James:  Thank you!

Fan:  You almost nailed it!  There was just one thing missing.

James:  Really?  What?

Fan:  I can't say.....

James:  Tell me, I won't be offended.

Fan:  The stentch!  Man.....after 3 days, I reeked, my girlfriend reeked, the latrines reeked.....the stentch!

:laugh:



The funniest story that Ang had to say was in response to a question from the audience:

Q:  "Woodstock happened when you were 13, and in Taiwan.  Of course there was a lot of drug use during that show...and I was wondering if you needed to do anything "special" to prepare for shooting.

(audience laughter)

A:  "Well, I had thought about that.....and thought it wouldn't hurt... and decided against it.  Then my sons who are 25 and 19 told me 'you know dad....a lot of drugs were used....it couldn't hurt...ya know." and then my wife came to me and said the same thing, and I looked at them and said "Hey.....I didn't need a sex change to do the women's films I've done, I don't need to do that for a film on Woodstock."

:laugh:

When it came time for the signing, I wanted to make an impression, but without being able to really talk to them, or show my Oscar book, I wasn't sure how to do it.  Then an idea hit.   I took off my button down, and walked up in my black t-shirt.  When James was signing my book, he looked at me and smiled.  I pulled my sleeve up to reveal my cowboy hats tattoo, and said "Brokeback got me good."

His eyes popped, and he said "Oh Wow.  Ang....you have to see his tattoo!"  Ang turned and looked at the tat and was surprised, and then signed my book.

So I either became a dedicated fan, or a psycho fan.




I manged a few pics with my cell phone...not the best....but....



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/angjames3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2009, 09:28:23 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/angjames2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2009, 09:29:03 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/angjames1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 11, 2009, 09:37:04 pm

Great stories and photos, Chuck.   You make a good psycho fan. :-X

Bummer about your book, though. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 11, 2009, 09:39:29 pm

So happy that you got them to sign something, Chuck, and got to talk to them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 11, 2009, 10:37:45 pm

...and, he didn't have to have sex with a man to make Brokeback Mountain.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 12, 2009, 12:08:15 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 11, 2009, 10:37:45 pm

...and, he didn't have to have sex with a man to make Brokeback Mountain.  ;)

Rim shot!  (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/rimshot.gif)

 ;D

Chuck, I loved your account of seeing Ang and James!  Good thinking about the tattoo.  They won't soon forget you, whether psycho or devoted fan.  8)

I almost went, too, but in the end I didn't want to get up off my pockets.  Good thing, I guess, since I wouldn't have been able to have them sign my Story to Screenplay.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2009, 04:11:07 am

Heh Chuck after that introduction, I would have swiped out my book anyway!!

What could they have done - chucked you out?!

*chuck* get it!!

Good story - will see the pics once I'm at home and not at work..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2009, 08:17:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!

Hope that everyone is well!  ;D


I've got some work piled up, so I must get to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 12, 2009, 09:16:48 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 12, 2009, 10:41:58 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2009, 02:03:21 pm

you get all that work done?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2009, 02:05:23 pm

Most of it!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 12, 2009, 03:59:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 11, 2009, 09:27:45 pm

When it came time for the signing, I wanted to make an impression, but without being able to really talk to them, or show my Oscar book, I wasn't sure how to do it.  Then an idea hit.   I took off my button down, and walked up in my black t-shirt.  When James was signing my book, he looked at me and smiled.  I pulled my sleeve up to reveal my cowboy hats tattoo, and said "Brokeback got me good."

His eyes popped, and he said "Oh Wow.  Ang....you have to see his tattoo!"  Ang turned and looked at the tat and was surprised, and then signed my book.

  Go Chuck!

Thanks for sharing, Chuck. You really got their attention there. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 12, 2009, 04:01:39 pm

If Chuck had not gotten their attention I would have been very surprised.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2009, 05:37:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 11, 2009, 09:27:45 pm

Well, I'm back from the Q&A on "Taking Woodstock" with Ang Lee & James Schamus


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/angjames3.jpg)

great photos btw chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 12, 2009, 05:59:46 pm

Hi Chuck!!!

I loved the story about JS and AL seeing your tats!!!! Cool!!   ;D 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2009, 06:16:24 pm

Thanks Kelda and Shasta!

It was a great experience.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 12, 2009, 10:48:02 pm

Hiya Morbido!

How ya doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2009, 08:58:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Thursday!   Inching to the weekend!


Hope everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2009, 08:59:19 am

Quote from: Sason on August 12, 2009, 10:48:02 pm

Hiya Morbido!

How ya doing?

Good morning Sonja!  Hope you're sleeping better!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 13, 2009, 11:55:42 am

Thanks Chuck.

Tonight I slept 5 hours, at least that's better than 3½!

Hopefully I'll return to normal in a couple days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2009, 08:44:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 14, 2009, 08:54:01 am

Good morning, Chuck.  Happy Friday to you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2009, 08:56:05 am

any cool plans for the weekend, Dev?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 14, 2009, 09:06:12 am

Going to a baseball game at the Trop Saturday nite.  The B-52's are playing afterwards.   :D  Should be a good game.  The Rays are always good.  They are in third place behind the Yankees and the Red Sox.  But I know that doesnt interest you. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 14, 2009, 11:48:21 am

Happy Friday, Chuck and Dev.

Staying home and resting this weekend...first time home all weekend since the 4th of July.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 14, 2009, 12:49:46 pm

Quote from: dejavu on August 14, 2009, 11:48:21 am

Happy Friday, Chuck and Dev.

Staying home and resting this weekend...first time home all weekend since the 4th of July.

I bet you'll be happy with that.   I love staying home.  Its hard to get me to go anywhere.  Although I did go on a 13 day trip with Lynne.  It was so much fun, but I after a while I really began to miss my family, home and pets which are part of the family.  I hope you enjoy your weekend home, debbie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 14, 2009, 01:03:55 pm

Here's a pic of the Rays playing at the Trop

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We're going to see them play the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 14, 2009, 07:21:04 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on August 14, 2009, 12:49:46 pm

I bet you'll be happy with that.   I love staying home.  Its hard to get me to go anywhere.  Although I did go on a 13 day trip with Lynne.  It was so much fun, but I after a while I really began to miss my family, home and pets which are part of the family.  I hope you enjoy your weekend home, debbie!

Thanks, Dev.  Lots of straightening-up to get caught up with, and a good book to read.

Enjoy your game tomorrow night, and good luck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2009, 07:46:09 pm

spending the night using a heating/massage pad on my back....it's feeling better already.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 15, 2009, 12:10:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 14, 2009, 07:46:09 pm

spending the night using a heating/massage pad on my back....it's feeling better already.
;D

Whats up with your back, Chuck? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 15, 2009, 05:17:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 14, 2009, 07:46:09 pm

spending the night using a heating/massage pad on my back....it's feeling better already.

;D

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Hope it continues that way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 15, 2009, 08:27:02 am

Quote from: dejavu on August 14, 2009, 11:48:21 am

Happy Friday, Chuck and Dev.

Staying home and resting this weekend...first time home all weekend since the 4th of July.

wow, I´m jealous, Debbie! You have done a lot this summer!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 15, 2009, 12:45:13 pm

Hye Chuck. Hope you're having a nice weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 15, 2009, 02:40:39 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on August 15, 2009, 08:27:02 am

wow, I´m jealous, Debbie! You have done a lot this summer!

Hi, Monika!  Yes, it's been busy. 

New York in May, and then since the 4th of July it was

San Francisco (long weekend), NYC (day trip), Alberta (2 weekends and the week in between), NYC (another day trip)

But today is just catching up and reading.

Nice to see you here.  You've had a pretty busy spring/summer yourself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 15, 2009, 11:00:22 pm

OMG, just found this link over on LiveJournal to vote for the best movie drama of the decade.  Brokeback is in last place!  :P

Vote now, buds!

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/poll?event_id=3871

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 15, 2009, 11:18:11 pm

I voted.

But what do you expect from ESPN?

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 16, 2009, 12:54:31 am

Quote from: dejavu on August 15, 2009, 11:18:11 pm

I voted.

But what do you expect from ESPN?

 ::)

I guess it's remarkable that Brokeback is even on the list.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2009, 08:17:42 am

I voted too. What is ESPN?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2009, 12:17:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 16, 2009, 08:17:42 am

I voted too. What is ESPN?

Hiya Sonja!

ESPN is a network that is dedicated to sports, and has a high male viewership......I assume the type of men who have not seen Brokeback.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 16, 2009, 12:31:11 pm

Feels as if they included BBM as a joke or something :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2009, 12:43:23 pm

So let's laugh at their expence.

Everyone votes 20 times!!  ;D

I've already done five.....  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2009, 12:44:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2009, 12:17:53 pm

Hiya Sonja!

ESPN is a network that is dedicated to sports, and has a high male viewership......I assume the type of men who have not seen Brokeback.

Probably not....   :-\

The type of men who should  see Brokeback!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2009, 08:18:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back to Monday!  Bleh!

Why can't the weekend be longer?

 >:(


Just finished breakfast and I'm sitting at my desk here at work!  Hope y'all are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2009, 03:06:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 17, 2009, 08:18:39 am

Why can't the weekend be longer?

 >:(

Good question!

I've asked the same many times, but never found any good answer.....   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2009, 06:27:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2009, 03:06:44 pm

Good question!

I've asked the same many times, but never found any good answer.....   :-\

we need to look into this gdboaus and fix it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2009, 09:56:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 17, 2009, 08:18:39 am

Why can't the weekend be longer?

 >:(

It can be. We all just need to find jobs where we only work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. ...  ;)

I actually know somebody who was able to do that.  :(

He also owns a condo not too far from Paul's house in Provincetown, and he never lets anyone forget that he only has to work three days a week and he owns a condo in Provincetown.  :-\  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2009, 09:57:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 17, 2009, 09:56:03 pm

It can be. We all just need to find jobs where we only work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. ...  ;)

I actually know somebody who was able to do that.  :(

Hmmmm.....now if I could find a job like that, and make it pay the bills...... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2009, 08:59:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!

What's new and exciting with you all?

C'mon!  Tell me what's going on!

Spill the beans!






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Let the cat out of the bag!



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sing like a canary!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 18, 2009, 09:31:09 am

Hi Chucky, Tuesday is nearly over here and Ive had a busy day.

Had my hair cut.

Had our dog Jake here most of the day.

Went to the pub for tea.

Played cards tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 18, 2009, 10:33:14 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 17, 2009, 09:56:03 pm

He also owns a condo not too far from Paul's house in Provincetown, and he never lets anyone forget that he only has to work three days a week and he owns a condo in Provincetown.  :-\  ::)

I hope he's home every 5-day weekend and lets everyone come visit his condo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 18, 2009, 10:35:27 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 18, 2009, 09:31:09 am

Hi Chucky, Tuesday is nearly over here and Ive had a busy day.

Had my hair cut.

Had our dog Jake here most of the day.

Went to the pub for tea.

Played cards tonight.

Hi, Katie.  Sounds busy but not too strenuous.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2009, 12:19:17 pm

Quote from: dejavu on August 18, 2009, 10:33:14 am

I hope he's home every 5-day weekend and lets everyone come visit his condo.

Oh, he lives in Philadelphia. The condo is his vacation home. He isn't there every weekend. I can't blame him for not wanting to be a perpetual innkeeper, but, still, he never misses an opportunity to remind people that he fulfilled his goal of only having to work three days a week and having a condo in Provincetown. He's also got what my mother referred to as a "poor mouth," always complaining that he has no money. He doesn't seem to make the connection between keeping up a house in Philadelphia and a condo in P'town with never having any cash on hand.  ::) He's also constantly carping on what miserable people P'town "year-rounders" are.

I can't think of any reason other than morbid fascination that I keep him as a friend.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 18, 2009, 12:47:52 pm

Sue - Great news that you saw Jake! (The dog before anyone gets any ideas!!)
Jeff - dontcha just hate folk like that!?! Jus cos you wana be them! Plus I agree with the morbid fascination thing!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2009, 01:09:06 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 18, 2009, 12:47:52 pm

Jeff - dontcha just hate folk like that!?! Jus cos you wana be them! Plus I agree with the morbid fascination thing!!

Kelda, I swear!  :laugh:  One of these days I'm just gonna tell him to shut up about it because no one is interested in hearing it, and maybe that's one reason why he doesn't have a boyfriend--because he doesn't want a partner, he wants an audience for his rants.  :laugh:

And I'm dying to tell him--just to see the look on his face--that the answer to his financial problems is quite simple: Either sell his house in Philadelphia and get a smaller place to live, or sell the condo in P'town, if the people he has to deal with in the condo building and the town are so awful. Otherwise, he's made his own bed, now he should just lie in it and shut up!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 18, 2009, 01:44:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 18, 2009, 01:09:06 pm

And I'm dying to tell him--just to see the look on his face--that the answer to his financial problems is quite simple: Either sell his house in Philadelphia and get a smaller place to live, or sell the condo in P'town, if the people he has to deal with in the condo building and the town are so awful. Otherwise, he's made his own bed, now he should just lie in it and shut up!  :laugh:

I think there's something to that, Jeff.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 18, 2009, 02:06:02 pm

Happy Tuesday Chuck!!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 18, 2009, 03:01:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 17, 2009, 06:27:28 pm

we need to look into this gdboaus and fix it!

 ???

me not understand

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 18, 2009, 03:03:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 18, 2009, 03:01:45 pm

???

me not understand

God Damn Bitch Of An Unsatisfactory Situation

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 18, 2009, 05:06:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 18, 2009, 01:09:06 pm

Kelda, I swear!  :laugh:  One of these days I'm just gonna tell him to shut up about it because no one is interested in hearing it, and maybe that's one reason why he doesn't have a boyfriend--because he doesn't want a partner, he wants an audience for his rants.  :laugh:

And I'm dying to tell him--just to see the look on his face--that the answer to his financial problems is quite simple: Either sell his house in Philadelphia and get a smaller place to live, or sell the condo in P'town, if the people he has to deal with in the condo building and the town are so awful. Otherwise, he's made his own bed, now he should just lie in it and shut up!  :laugh:

one day he'll push you over the edge! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2009, 10:09:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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happy hump day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2009, 02:21:23 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on August 18, 2009, 03:03:53 pm

God Damn Bitch Of An Unsatisfactory Situation

 :)

LOL!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2009, 02:24:02 pm

I knew you'd like that, Sonja!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2009, 02:34:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2009, 02:24:02 pm

I knew you'd like that, Sonja!

You know me too well, Chuck!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2009, 02:46:32 pm

Oh!

we just had a power outage here at work.  It lasted about 5 minutes.  I was hoping we could get sent home early.

Oh well!

However, I'm remembering 2 of my coworkers went out for coffee, and took the elevator.  I wonder if they're stuck now.

 ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2009, 03:12:49 pm

 :o

I hope not!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2009, 03:19:08 pm

I just checked.  Just as they reached the first floor and stepped out, the power shut down, so they were out of the elevator when it happened.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 19, 2009, 03:30:19 pm

Several years ago during one of those big regional black outs that hit the Northeast, I remember one of my good friends got stuck in an apartment elevator in Philly for hours and hours in the dark.  He had to be set free by the fire department eventually.  The elevator was stuck in between floors and I guess jumping out of the elevator once the doors were open was really freaky.  He said the rescuers said something like "try not to stumble backwards when you land"... because if he did he'd have gone into the exposed elevator shaft!

Yikes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 19, 2009, 03:35:40 pm

Yes, yikes!

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2009, 08:56:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Time is just flying by, isn't it?

When I do my after dinner walk, it's starting to get darker earlier.......soon fall will be here.

Thank God!


then we can get rid of this friggin' heat and humidity!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 20, 2009, 04:09:13 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Fall will be nice.

I like September, the days start getting better then.

Today was still awfully hot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2009, 08:01:35 pm

Hiya friends!

guess what?

My Wonder Twins arrived today!

 ;D


lmao!

Ok, here's the explanation!

Over 30 years ago, Hanna Barbera released the cartoon, "The Super Friends"....Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman.

Sidekicks were created for the show, Zan & Jayna from the planet Exor.  Shape shifters, Zan could take any water form, Jayna any animal form, but they had to touch their fists together and say "Wonder Twin Powers....activate!"

All toys that were made from the show, never included the twins for some reason.

30 years after the fact, Mattel has released a set of Wonder Twins action figures....in special packaging.

YOu can see them here.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QglwWTgCE3o&feature=related[/youtube]



Only a limited supply of them were made, and I got a set off ebay, complete with their pet monkey, Gleek.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 20, 2009, 08:04:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2009, 08:01:35 pm

My Wonder Twins arrived today!

Congrats on delivering twins, Mother Chuck!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 20, 2009, 09:15:05 pm

Oh my !!
I go to work for a few days and then pop in to find all sorts of mayhem and merriment. Might know there would never be a dull moment at Chuck's place. :)
I  feel you have missed your real vocation, Chuck. You should be a thespian, entertaining the masses, with your love of life !! You are wasted, sat in an office, more people need to experience the "Chuck effect " ;D
Did you spot the oblique and cunning reference to Heath.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 21, 2009, 06:51:50 am

Morning Chuck and friends.
Happy Friday   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 21, 2009, 07:06:29 am

Good morning----happy weekend!!!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2009, 08:38:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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We've made it to Friday!

;D

How is everyone?  Cool plans?


So far, the only thing I have going on is seeing some friends on Sunday afternoon.  That suits me just fine.  The rest of my weekends are taken up with stuff from next weekend on through when I leave to New Zealand!

Geeez!  ;D

Hiya Shasta, Dev, and Fiona!  Glad you all stopped by!  Let me offer you some refreshments!  Perhaps some Limeade?


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Oh, and some red velvet cake as well!




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and enjoy it all on the porch of my blog.  ;D




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fiona......"the oblique and cunning reference to Heath"   I must've missed it......it is only 8:30am by me, I may not be awake enough to see it.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 21, 2009, 12:35:41 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck.

Well, even though it's afternoon, I will still take some limeade and red velvet cake for lunch.

Such a generous offer, and such a cool porch to enjoy it on, too!

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 21, 2009, 06:17:01 pm

Oh my!!

I gotta go back to the States to taste that red velvet cake!!!

The key lime pie was superb, but I can only try one cake on each trip!!   ;D

(that way I have a very convincing excuse for going back some day....  ::)  ;) ;D)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 21, 2009, 08:26:51 pm

Ahhhhh.....the limeade and the cake and the porch---VERY inviting.  :) Thanks, Chuck. How long are you going to stay in NZ? We will miss  you, but will be looking forward to plenty of scenery shots and other pics!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2009, 08:45:36 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on August 21, 2009, 08:26:51 pm

Ahhhhh.....the limeade and the cake and the porch---VERY inviting.  :) Thanks, Chuck. How long are you going to stay in NZ? We will miss  you, but will be looking forward to plenty of scenery shots and other pics!  8)

I hope to be "down under" for about 10 days.  ;D

After that I'll spend a few days in California with friends, and then back home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 21, 2009, 08:58:38 pm

Wow! There's red velvet cake everywhere today!!  8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 21, 2009, 09:38:49 pm

You sure will be busy for the next few days.
Do you ever get jet lag after the international flights. ? I was O.K flying here from the U.K but flying back was pretty tiring.

The reference to Heath was "the masses" the name of the group of people Heath used to work with.They have just recently made a video "king Rat " which Heath co directed.
It is a prett surreal , portraying whales as hunting humans rather than the actuality. Heath clearly was remarkably artistic in many ways. Makes me sigh all over again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 22, 2009, 03:01:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 21, 2009, 08:45:36 pm

After that I'll spend a few days in California with friends, and then back home.

I hope you won't forget a little something......?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2009, 10:43:23 am

Quote from: Sason on August 22, 2009, 03:01:56 am

I hope you won't forget a little something......?

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2009, 09:55:53 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaysTVcounI[/youtube].

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 22, 2009, 10:03:30 pm

Hey Chuck there is one guest reading this with me. I wonder who that might be.

BTW, I ain't afraid of ghosts.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2009, 10:08:09 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 22, 2009, 10:03:30 pm

Hey Chuck there is one guest reading this with me. I wonder who that might be.

I always see guests reading my blog.  They must be bored.   :laugh:

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 22, 2009, 10:03:30 pm

BTW, I ain't afraid of ghosts.  ;)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 22, 2009, 10:56:24 pm

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[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x3TMBeX-ws[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2009, 11:08:03 pm

damn!

Have't heard that song in like....years!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 23, 2009, 10:58:00 am

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-Z9IXJ9DM[/youtube]

I love the back-up girls in red.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: SFEnnisSF on August 23, 2009, 11:35:55 am

A freestyle favorite for Chuck  :)


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgH38nAnGkw[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2009, 11:47:18 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 23, 2009, 10:58:00 am

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-Z9IXJ9DM[/youtube]

I love the back-up girls in red.

I remember that vid!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2009, 11:52:08 am

Quote from: sfericsf on August 23, 2009, 11:35:55 am

A freestyle favorite for Chuck  :)

Hiya buddy!

:-*

I have Pam Russo's Cd.  I loved "It Works For Me".  She didn't cross over like the bigger freestyle artists, but her 2nd single, "Hold Tight" got airplay on the dance music stations here in NYC/NJ.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXBFc6W5gJE[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 23, 2009, 11:57:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2009, 10:08:09 pm

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Oooh, I like this one!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2009, 12:00:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I'm surfin' the 'net right now, and smelling the Italian food cooking upstairs.

Sooooo goood!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 23, 2009, 12:01:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2009, 12:00:14 pm

I'm surfin' the 'net right now, and smelling the Italian food cooking upstairs.

Sooooo goood!

Lucky you, with that Italian food to eat this afternoon!

 :)


Doing well today, thanks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 23, 2009, 01:25:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2009, 10:08:09 pm

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Who ya gonna call? Ghost Busters!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2009, 01:35:07 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 23, 2009, 02:05:41 pm

I'll tell you what Chuck, this is how I feel about it:

He has mental/emotional problems. Now I ain't a medical person but I also don't have to be a meteorologist to know it is hot outside. When he initially manufactured that earlier drama, it was an offense, it hurt people and we reacted in kind. When I contacted him a week or so later and found him to still be lying, I was like "okay, I do not have to be a party to this." That is what I believe, just because your friend or acquaintance or associate has disfunction going on in their life, you do not have to let it in you life. I will go as far as this: you have a duty to protect yourself from it.

Then he came back here and continued to lie to people, to misrepresent his suicide attempt, oblivious to the fact people talk and already knew about his legal troubles, which are a matter of public record, anyone can look it up. Then a week later he was posting a sermon he had delivered telling an entirely different story about it. I don't know, I don't understand this need of his to fabricate a reality where there is no reality. It seems that just what he does. I don't know the cause, hell he might be a twisted savant for all I know, or care. I mean really, I stopped caring a long time ago.

I just hope he does not try and come back as some other on line persona. I think I will always have some level of suspicion in the future.

I hope he gets help. I say that because I want him to be happy and I cannot see anyway he can be with the path he has taken. It is beyond our ability to help him. His attempt at ending his life was a cry and I think this latest fabrication that he has passed away is another. Perhaps he thinks we are all going to come here and post our regret over not reaching out to him, blah, blah blah, brother help yourself. You get one shot at this and here lately you are shooting yourself in the foot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2009, 02:30:15 pm

Truman, I just find myself without words.

I'm not going to sit here and say that I've never lied.  That itself would be a lie. 

But I can't honestly think of any times that I've decided that I needed to go around and start deceiving people to get what I want, and tell such outrageous stuff that would only be found out in the end.

Therapy can be a beautiful thing.  I saw a therapist for a while back in 2006 & 2007.  It helped.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 23, 2009, 02:57:18 pm

Oh yeah me too, I have told lies, and will continue to. But deceiving people for sypmpathy or other gain is a whole other ball game.

I think we could all benefit from therapy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 09:22:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome back to Monday!

Bleh!


Today I'm starting a new diet, in an effort to break the plateau and uphill climb my weight has been on.

I guess you could say it's a "fast forward" type thing.  For three days, I'm on a restricted menu, and then after the third day, more foods are introduced.  Let's see if this works!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 24, 2009, 09:45:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 09:22:05 am

Today I'm starting a new diet, in an effort to break the plateau and uphill climb my weight has been on.

I guess you could say it's a "fast forward" type thing.  For three days, I'm on a restricted menu, and then after the third day, more foods are introduced.  Let's see if this works!

;D

Good luck with your new diet! You've been so tough with your weightloss, you've done really great. Kudos!
(And if you ask me, you're perfect as you are now, no more diet needed, as long as you can hold it. But the holding is a bitch, eh?)

Quote

Welcome back to Monday!

Bleh!

You can say that twice and mean it! After six wonderful weeks, kids went back to school today. My alarm clock is set at 5:47am :P.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 24, 2009, 10:16:45 am

Hi Chuck.  Good luck with the diet.  We can be each other's weight loss buddy!  My goal is 30lbs in the next three months, doctor's order.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 10:25:13 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 24, 2009, 09:45:30 am

Good luck with your new diet! You've been so tough with your weightloss, you've done really great. Kudos!  (And if you ask me, you're perfect as you are now, no more diet needed, as long as you can hold it. But the holding is a bitch, eh?)

You can say that twice and mean it!  I want to get back down to where I was in Colorado, which was almost 200, and then surpass it.

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 24, 2009, 09:45:30 am

You can say that twice and mean it! After six wonderful weeks, kids went back to school today. My alarm clock is set at 5:47am :P.

damn.....I know that feeling well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2009, 10:52:32 am

but why 5.47 and not 5.45 or 5.50???  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2009, 11:01:25 am

Quote from: Kelda on August 24, 2009, 10:52:32 am

but why 5.47 and not 5.45 or 5.50???  :D

If the snooze alarm sounds after three minutes, she can set the alarm for 5:47,  hit the button once, and get up at 5:50?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 24, 2009, 11:28:10 am

Quote from: Kelda on August 24, 2009, 10:52:32 am

but why 5.47 and not 5.45 or 5.50???  :D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 24, 2009, 11:01:25 am

If the snooze alarm sounds after three minutes, she can set the alarm for 5:47,  hit the button once, and get up at 5:50?  ;D

Because I fight for every minute of sleep I can get in the morning :laugh:.
5:50 seems too late, but I do NOT want to wake up at 5:45, lol. "A quarter to six", that sounds much too early. But 5:47 is "shortly before six" - sounds much better, don't you think? Psychology, or how to cheat on yourself :laugh:.

And yes, the snooze button is taken into account. It goes off again after 7 minutes, so normally I get up at 5:54. And even if I'm not successful with that, the third time it goes off at 6:01. Then I know I have to jump out of the bed immediately, or else.
With "else" meaning my emergency alarm clock will go off at 6:02. The emergency alarm is at the door, not beside the bed, to make sure I HAVE to get up to shut it off.

But at 6:01 or 6:02 I really have to hurry (and my oldest daughter will growl at me).

Can you guess I have some problems with getting up early? ;) :laugh:
There are some mornings when I would bet that the normal alarm clock did not go off (let alone three times) and I'm surprised by the emergency alarm.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2009, 01:04:15 pm

Good luck with the new diet Chuck!!!

Please keep us posted on what's happening.


Re getting up early:

I've always been a night person, having an incredibly hard time getting up on time in the morning.

But, lo and behold, after I came home from the States 2½ weeks ago (and had a hard time recovering from jet lag), I wake up a lot earlier in the morning!  ;D

So my best advice for people who have difficulties getting up on time would be: travel east!!  ;D ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 24, 2009, 01:19:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 24, 2009, 01:04:15 pm

So my best advice for people who have difficulties getting up on time would be: travel east!!  ;D ;D ;)

I can see it now; Brokie roundup 2010; 20 brokies on the Russian tundra, wearing fur coats and talking about Jack did the right thing in going to Mexico

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2009, 01:50:08 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on August 24, 2009, 01:19:13 pm

I can see it now; Brokie roundup 2010; 20 brokies on the Russian tundra, wearing fur coats and talking about Jack did the right thing in going to Mexico

ROTFLMAO!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2009, 01:54:47 pm

Oh, btw...

Are there any bears on the Russian tundra?

Need to know if I should pack a bell or not.

And if so, will they understand the sound of a Canadian bell?

Maybe the Canadian and Russian bears don't speak the same language.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 03:06:43 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 03:44:01 pm

lmao!








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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2009, 03:55:26 pm

Seems to me he needs a bird bell......


Are there parrots on the Russian tundra?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 24, 2009, 07:16:05 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on August 24, 2009, 01:19:13 pm

I can see it now; Brokie roundup 2010; 20 brokies on the Russian tundra, wearing fur coats and talking about Jack did the right thing in going to Mexico

Funny, Monika!   :laugh:

And I'll just bet there are bears.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 08:40:17 pm

I just got this pic in an email from one of my cousins.

I didn't take it, because I wasn't around yet.   :D


A pic of my dad from the early 60s, when he was in the Marines.  He's the guy in the middle.









(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/DadintheMarines.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 24, 2009, 09:07:57 pm

Whoo Whee! Tell your Dad I would like to be the meat in that sandwich.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on August 24, 2009, 09:22:52 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 24, 2009, 09:07:57 pm

Whoo Whee! Tell your Dad I would like to be the meat in that sandwich.  :P

Oh My!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 09:32:32 pm

I thought the same thing, Tru! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2009, 09:07:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is well!

Day two of the diet!  Bring it on!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 12:07:24 pm

Good morning, Chuck!

You're making progress on that diet.



One month ago today, we were headed for the Rockyford Rodeo in Alberta.

Time flies, but memories last.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 25, 2009, 12:28:17 pm

Quote from: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 12:07:24 pm

One month ago today, we were headed for the Rockyford Rodeo in Alberta.

 :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 01:53:38 pm

Just think of what a great time we had, Sonja.   :)

And I had an even better time up in the mountains -- much cooler and more beautiful.

One day.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 25, 2009, 02:06:15 pm

Quote from: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 12:07:24 pm

One month ago today, we were headed for the Rockyford Rodeo in Alberta.

That was a GREAT day indeed. I set out early that morning from Fort Macleod where I´d spent the night. I headed north, back across the prairie towards Calgary and Rockyford. I made several stops along the way to visit Brokeback locations. I arrived in Rockyford around noon and manage to spot Pete and David from a distance. I recognised them from pictures I´d seen posted here. Pete asked me how I was able to recognise them and without thinking I answered "your height".  :-X Awkward moment -- checked)
But we had a really good time together, watching the rodeo and waiting for the rest of the group to arrive.
The first person I saw was Chuck with his cowboy hat. Yay! It was great to see everyone again. Hugging and greetings ensued.
Then we spent the rest of the day at the rodeo - talking, drinking and checking out the cowboys. When it started to get late, we got back into our cars and headed towards Calgary where we´d spend the night. I still had my own rental car at that point, so I followed (stalked) Paul's car to the Travelodge hotel in central Calgary where he´d been before.
I didn't have a reservation at that point, but everything turned out fine as RouxB had a free bed in her room. I slept like a baby that night, knowing I was in the company of a whole herd of Brokies and that we had an entire week of fun ahead of us.


wow..I guess that´s what's called reminiscing. ::) But that was one of my favorite days so I felt like sharing :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 02:23:42 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on August 25, 2009, 02:06:15 pm

I arrived in Rockyford around noon and manage to spot Pete and David from a distance. I recognised them from pictures I´d seen posted here. Pete asked me how I was able to recognise them and without thinking I answered "your height".  :-X Awkward moment -- checked)

 :laugh:    :laugh:

Quote from: Buffymon on August 25, 2009, 02:06:15 pm

I still had my own rental car at that point, so I followed (stalked) Paul's car to the Travelodge hotel in central Calgary where he´d been before.
I didn't have a reservation at that point, but everything turned out fine as RouxB had a free bed in her room. I slept like a baby that night, knowing I was in the company of a whole herd of Brokies and that we had an entire week of fun ahead of us.

Hi, Monika!  It's great to read different people's impressions, especially where their experiences differed from mine.  I wasn't sure where you slept that night (nice of RouxB to offer) and I didn't even realize Fort MacLeod was big enough for a motel, or wherever you stayed on Friday.

Quote from: Buffymon on August 25, 2009, 02:06:15 pm

wow..I guess that´s what's called reminiscing. ::) But that was one of my favorite days so I felt like sharing :-*

I love this reminiscing business.  Not sure about my favorite day, but I think maybe Campsite 1.  I'm so glad you ended up coming with us that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 25, 2009, 03:31:37 pm

I love reminiscence (sp?) like that Monika!!!

Everything that reminds me of and brings that wonderful Alberta trip back in my mind is godsent.

I''m not sure what was my best day, but maybe it was the hike to Moose Mountain......

The scenery and silence up there..... it was beyond description....
....and in combination with all the filming spots up there....it was almost a sacred feeling...


And the fun we all had on our way up there and back down again!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 25, 2009, 04:27:09 pm

Howdy, Alberta Pilgrims!

It's great to reminisce, isn't it?  I've been reading through some of the interviews on findingbrokeback, but one I just found is great, specifically talking about the locations.  I highly recommend it.

http://www.thebrokebacktruck.ca/Solly_interview.htm (http://www.thebrokebacktruck.ca/Solly_interview.htm)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 25, 2009, 05:12:11 pm

Howdy Paul!!

The Alberta trip was like nothing else, truly.

Thanks for the link, I'll read it tomorrow. Too late now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 25, 2009, 05:19:56 pm

Quote from: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 02:23:42 pm

I love this reminiscing business.  Not sure about my favorite day, but I think maybe Campsite 1.  I'm so glad you ended up coming with us that day.

Me too, Debbie. That was a nice walk, for sure, and with good company to boot.

Quote from: Sason on August 25, 2009, 03:31:37 pm

I''m not sure what was my best day, but maybe it was the hike to Moose Mountain......

The scenery and silence up there..... it was beyond description....
....and in combination with all the filming spots up there....it was almost a sacred feeling...


And the fun we all had on our way up there and back down again!  ;D

Oh, definately, Sonja. That´s a highlight for me too.
The weather, the view, The FindingBrokeback crew, you guys, the silence. I´ll never forget it.
And your Swedish Knäckebröd of course :laugh:

Quote from: southendmd on August 25, 2009, 04:27:09 pm

It's great to reminisce, isn't it?  I've been reading through some of the interviews on findingbrokeback, but one I just found is great, specifically talking about the locations.  I highly recommend it.

http://www.thebrokebacktruck.ca/Solly_interview.htm (http://www.thebrokebacktruck.ca/Solly_interview.htm)

Thanks for the link, Paul. I´ll check it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 25, 2009, 05:52:41 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on August 25, 2009, 05:19:56 pm

And your Swedish Knäckebröd of course :laugh:

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m426/ViqqiTan/2009%20Japan%20Study%20Trip/20090425_202514.jpg)

Which, of course, reminds me of something entirely different than Moose Mountain as well..... ::) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 25, 2009, 06:15:25 pm

Hi Chuckles  ;D

How's the diet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 06:36:29 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 25, 2009, 04:27:09 pm

It's great to reminisce, isn't it?  I've been reading through some of the interviews on findingbrokeback, but one I just found is great, specifically talking about the locations.  I highly recommend it.

http://www.thebrokebacktruck.ca/Solly_interview.htm (http://www.thebrokebacktruck.ca/Solly_interview.htm)

Thanks for the link, Paul.  It was a really interesting interview.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2009, 08:47:24 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on August 25, 2009, 06:15:25 pm

Hi Chuckles  ;D

How's the diet?

So far, so good.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 25, 2009, 09:37:55 pm

Quote from: dejavu on August 25, 2009, 06:36:29 pm

Thanks for the link, Paul.  It was a really interesting interview.

I especially liked when he said being on top of Moose Mt. was like being on the moon.  Because that's exacly how I felt.  That day (long planned, and twice postponed, but eventually armed with a hand-written map by Lauren) with just Henry and I was very special to me. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2009, 07:01:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day!

I hope that everyone is doing well!

I've lost 5lbs so far on the diet.  I'm surprised!!!  :o

Very cool to see everyones memories from the Brokie trip!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2009, 09:06:23 am

People here at work are disgusting slobs!

>:(

I just cleaned out the refrigerator with some help from some coworkers.  It was smelling really badly, and I decided it was time to do this.

We filled two kitchen size garbage bags full of expired frozen and other foods.  Some of the stuff we threw out was dated 2005!!!!

:o

How can you keep shit that long, and then not throw it out?

Nasty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 26, 2009, 09:42:18 am

Happy Wednesday Chuck!!
:)


I'm sorry to hear about the work-refridgerator mess. LOL,  I think that's a chronic problem at many or most workplaces.  We have that same issue occur from time to time in our office kitchen.  Yep, the smell and the gross old food in the fridge..yuck!!

I rarely bring my lunch to work, so I try to keep myself a bit removed from the office kitchen drama.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 26, 2009, 12:46:13 pm

Great Chuck!  Keep up the good work on your diet.  I am so sore today, its rainy and cloudy.  The change in the barometric pressure always causes me to hurt.  Im going to work out a little later today then usual.  This morning was the first time I ate a fried egg cooked with non stick cooking spray, and no butter on my one piece of toast.  It was delicious.  I think if I can cut out the margerine/butter it will make a difference.  Although I dont ever think I can enjoy black coffee.   Still put a little flavored creamer in, but less of it!

As for the dirty fridge at work, someone should probably let everyone know once a week or even once a month anything left in on a certain Friday will be chucked (no pun intended).  There's no excuse for something dated 2005!  Christ.

Have a wonderful rest of the day.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 26, 2009, 04:38:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2009, 08:40:17 pm

I just got this pic in an email from one of my cousins.

I didn't take it, because I wasn't around yet.   :D


A pic of my dad from the early 60s, when he was in the Marines.  He's the guy in the middle.









(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Fathers%20Day/DadintheMarines.jpg)

great photo!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2009, 08:24:39 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJBhDoGapM[/youtube].

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 27, 2009, 07:55:03 am

good morning chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2009, 11:03:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Getting close to Friday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

How is everyone today?

I'm HUNGRY!  but I'm ignoring it and drinking water.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2009, 11:03:58 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on August 27, 2009, 07:55:03 am

good morning chuck!

Good morning Dev!  How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 27, 2009, 02:04:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2009, 11:03:24 am

I'm HUNGRY!  but I'm ignoring it and drinking water.

Hope you got something tasty that your diet allowed, for lunch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2009, 02:14:18 pm

I did.

I can now add low calorie bread to my menu, so I had half a sandwich, and a small spinach and grilled chicken salad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 27, 2009, 04:52:31 pm

You need to exercize too, like you need to go out dancing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2009, 06:42:27 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 27, 2009, 04:52:31 pm

You need to exercize too, like you need to go out dancing.

I'm still going to the gym every day, brother!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 28, 2009, 08:23:33 am

Good morning Chuckie.  Hope you have a good day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2009, 09:38:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Made it to Friday, made it to Friday!

Hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D

Sent my friend a message on FaceBook, to find out if her bday party on Saturday is still on, even if we get some wicked weather.  I won't get a reply until I get home after work.  My job restricts access to Face Book.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 28, 2009, 10:42:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2009, 09:38:51 am

  My job restricts access to Face Book.

How dare they!  >:(

That means you can't stay in touch with your FB friends all day and have to do with only two forums!!!!!!   :o :o :o :o

I'm shocked, shocked !!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2009, 10:49:19 am

Quote from: Sason on August 28, 2009, 10:42:57 am

That means you can't stay in touch with your FB friends all day and have to do with only two forums!!!!!!   :o :o :o :o

I know!

who the fuck to they think they are?   >:(








 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 29, 2009, 09:46:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2009, 10:49:19 am

who the fuck to they think they are?   >:(

Naughty Chuckie,
used bad language,
scared everybody away from his blog.





 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 30, 2009, 06:52:02 am

Quote from: dejavu on August 29, 2009, 09:46:45 pm

Naughty Chuckie,
used bad language,
scared everybody away from his blog.





 :-*

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 30, 2009, 11:14:24 am

Happy Page 700 to your blog, Chuck.

And good morning!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2009, 01:06:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello all!

It's fantastic outside (although hot for my tastes) and I think I'll go lay in the sun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 30, 2009, 01:10:26 pm

Don't forget sunscreen!

We don't want you all burned.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 30, 2009, 03:11:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2009, 01:06:32 pm

It's fantastic outside (although hot for my tastes) and I think I'll go lay in the sun!

I think I'll go for a walk.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2009, 03:41:17 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 30, 2009, 01:10:26 pm

Don't forget sunscreen!

We don't want you all burned.

 ;D

No worries!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 30, 2009, 09:21:15 pm

Does sitting in the sun mean we can all look forward to a bronze, tanned Chuck. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2009, 09:40:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Monday!


How is everyone today?

Got on the scale this morning, and I've lost 7 pounds last week.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 31, 2009, 12:27:14 pm

Congrats, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 31, 2009, 04:43:04 pm

Good to hear that, Chuck.  Seven pounds is a lot!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 31, 2009, 04:47:49 pm

Wow, 7 pounds!!

Congrats Chuckie! 

Well done!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2009, 08:30:38 pm

I've been living off of salad for 7 days.....i'm about to grow rabbit ears.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2009, 09:42:58 pm

Quote from: garycottle on August 31, 2009, 09:30:36 pm

Don't tell Ian.  He might decide to cook you.   :-X
I'm sure you saw that appalling comment he left in my blog.  He said he was joking, but I'm not so sure.   :P

I'll keep that in mind.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2009, 09:59:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 31, 2009, 08:30:38 pm

I've been living off of salad for 7 days.....i'm about to grow rabbit ears.

 :laugh:

Shhh. Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm hunting wabbits. ...

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 01, 2009, 04:42:08 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 31, 2009, 09:59:46 pm

Shhh. Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm hunting wabbits. ...

 ;D

:laugh: :laugh:
 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2009, 06:29:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello all!

Not sure how often I'll be here today.  I am working out of a different office, and will be in the same office as my boss today. 

for the next two weeks, I'll be there each Tuesday and Thursday.  It's a bit of a commute, but I get paid for the miles I drive, and I'm covering for an employee who is on a 2 week cruise.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2009, 09:26:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day to you all!!!!!


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 02, 2009, 10:15:31 am

good morning chuck! its rainy here today.  Hope you have a nice day.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 02, 2009, 11:46:47 am

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Happy Hump Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 02, 2009, 03:58:36 pm

 ::)




Now that's a different kind of hump!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2009, 08:33:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello all!

Getting closer to the weekend!!!

And it's a holiday weekend as well.....three days off!   Anyone have any good plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 03, 2009, 02:37:06 pm

Good late afternoon, Chuck!

Reading a good book.  Might take all of three days, at least.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 03, 2009, 09:02:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2009, 08:33:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello all!

Getting closer to the weekend!!!

And it's a holiday weekend as well.....three days off!   Anyone have any good plans?

Wot another three day weekend? Gees you guys are lucky. Hope its a good one! Cheers ears

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 08:23:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday!!!

And Happy Labor Day weekend to all my BetterMost American and Canadian friends!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 08:27:24 am

Quote from: ZK on September 03, 2009, 09:02:26 pm

Wot another three day weekend? Gees you guys are lucky. Hope its a good one! Cheers ears

Gidday Matthew!

 ;D

"another" one?  Ya make it sound like we have a lot of them!  I don't think we do!

January (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February (Presidents Day)
May (Memorial Day)
September (Labor Day)
October (Columbus Day)

See?  Only 5 during the holiday year.  Maybe six or seven, it depends on when Christmas and Vetern's Day falls.  If they happen to fall on a Friday or Monday, then we get the three day weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2009, 08:32:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 08:27:24 am

Gidday Matthew!

 ;D

"another" one?  Ya make it sound like we have a lot of them!  I don't think we do!

January (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February (Presidents Day)
May (Memorial Day)
September (Labor Day)
October (Columbus Day)

See?  Only 5 during the holiday year.  Maybe six or seven, it depends on when Christmas and Vetern's Day falls.  If they happen to fall on a Friday or Monday, then we get the three day weekend.

You just get Columbus Day because you work for a bank. A lot of people don't get that day as a holiday.  :)

On the other hand, a lot of people get four-day weekends at Thanksgiving, but banks are open on that Friday.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 09:41:45 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 04, 2009, 08:32:11 am

On the other hand, a lot of people get four-day weekends at Thanksgiving, but banks are open on that Friday.  :)

When I first got hired at the bank as a teller, it was August.  When November came around, everyone was talking about how they wished the bank closed Friday as well as Thursday, so there would be a 4 day weekend.  I just started laughing.

When they asked what I was laughing about, I explained I had spent 10 years in the retail world, and worked Thanksgiving each year, so to finally have Thanksgiving off, I was more than happy to work that Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 11:08:02 am

Just got the phone call that I can leave early today!

;D


Happy dance!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 04, 2009, 09:36:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2009, 09:41:45 am

When they asked what I was laughing about, I explained I had spent 10 years in the retail world, and worked Thanksgiving each year, so to finally have Thanksgiving off, I was more than happy to work that Friday.

Oh, yes.  Thanksgiving was always a day to clean up cubicles in my office, because so many people took vacation that day.  I didn't mind working in the peace and quiet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2009, 10:49:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Tomorrow starts the 3rd week of my diet, so I got on the scale this morning to see what my progress is.  I've lost 10lbs in two weeks.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2009, 11:43:48 am

Wow Chuck!

That's fantastic!!

Congrats!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2009, 12:09:33 pm

You're amazing Chuckie. So much willpower. Congratulations!


Hey, you earned a chicken scale for your efforts ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on September 06, 2009, 05:02:55 pm

Hi chuck!


Congrats - that´s great. Very well done.
And good news for me too - the more light weight light you become, the more difficult it becomes for you to "push me in the mud".
It´s a win-win situation :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 06, 2009, 05:53:13 pm

congrats to you chuckie!  Ive been tryin to lose  weight for 3 weeks and so far doesnt seem to be working.  Ask Fi i barely eat.   I dont kno why im haveing such problems.   But good for you sweetie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2009, 08:29:44 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on September 06, 2009, 05:02:55 pm

And good news for me too - the more light weight light you become, the more difficult it becomes for you to "push me in the mud".

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 06, 2009, 08:41:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 06, 2009, 10:49:02 am

Tomorrow starts the 3rd week of my diet, so I got on the scale this morning to see what my progress is.  I've lost 10lbs in two weeks.

;D

That's absolutely great, Chuck!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 06, 2009, 09:30:39 pm

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WAY TO GO, CHUCK!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2009, 11:15:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Labor Day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 07, 2009, 04:47:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2009, 11:15:46 am

Happy Labor Day

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2009, 06:42:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Oh well.....back to work!

Oh, and the kids are back to school here too.  Traffic will be a bit crazier today than it has been the past 3 months.  Higher volume of cars on the road, and school buses as well.

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 08, 2009, 07:48:23 am

Way to go Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2009, 06:36:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!


Got two extra workouts yesterday.

A client needed something done at the branch, so at 10am I walked down to the branch and back.  It was 2 miles.

Then at lunch, as I was coming back to the office with my salad, my friend Rosie and I spotted a guy with a little dog.  The dog wasn't his....he found it in the parking lot, it had gotten out of one of the cars.

While someone went to search for the owner, Rosie, the guy and  watched the dog.

Suddenly the dog sprints off, and runs across the busy parking lot.  About 5 people took off after him.  This parking lot is on a very very busy street, where traffic flies by at 45 miles an hour.

He ran into the street, but we were able to stop traffic so that he didn't get hit.  Before we could catch him, he ran down the road about half mile.  We were in hot pursuit.  To our horror, he ran towards the on ramp to highway 24, but thankfully didn't take the ramp.

By now his owner caught up to us (on foot), and a police car had joined in the search.

We got across the street to see an SUV pulled over.  The driver had gotten out, and was now chasing the dog as well.  Cujo (yes a little grey poodle named Cujo) had run up a side street, and into a construction area.

However, this area was fenced in, and two of us ran in after him, while someone slammed the gate shut after us.

After a total chase time of about 20 minutes, Cujo and his owner were reunited.

 ::)

I got back to the bank for lunch, and was dripping in sweat, my t-shirt stuck to my body.

I spent the rest of the day feeling gross.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



On a more personal note, my computer at home appears to have caught some sort of virus.  I've spent the morning doin a scan, and I'm not amused.

Hoping the scan works and the computer is clean after this.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 09, 2009, 07:48:09 am

Im glad the pup got reunited with its owner.  A poodle named Cujo, ha cute.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 09, 2009, 08:04:40 am

Morning, Chuckie.

(http://www.filmsquish.com/guts/files/images/cujo1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 09, 2009, 08:15:34 am

Well done Chuck. :)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2009, 08:35:06 am

Oh my!

that's just...............wrong.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2009, 01:59:43 pm

So what does cujo mean then?

Hey Chuck, what an adventourus day!!  ;D

Glad your chase wasn't in vain, that the dog got back to its owner.



Hope your computer is clean by now.....  :-\

Btw, I've got a virus too....   :-\ ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 09, 2009, 02:18:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 09, 2009, 01:59:43 pm

So what does cujo mean then?

Wasn't that the name of some sort of demon-dog in a Stephen King book?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2009, 02:20:26 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 09, 2009, 02:18:13 pm

Wasn't that the name of some sort of demon-dog in a Stephen King book?  ???

yes and no.  It wasn't a demon dog....it was a large dog that had developed rabies and trapped a mother and young son in a car.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2009, 02:23:26 pm

Oh my!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 09, 2009, 02:24:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 09, 2009, 02:20:26 pm

yes and no.  It wasn't a demon dog....it was a large dog that had developed rabies and trapped a mother and young son in a car.

Figgered it was somethin' like that. I don't read Stephen King, or see movies made from Stephen King books.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2009, 02:35:13 pm

I've read a number of his books, and seen some of the movies made based on them.

They're often very different.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 09, 2009, 03:32:43 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 09, 2009, 01:59:43 pm

Btw, I've got a virus too....   :-\ ;D

Still sick, Sonja?   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2009, 03:38:15 pm

A little better, thanks Debbie.

Not dripping all that much any more, thank god!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 09, 2009, 05:11:19 pm

That's good to hear.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 08:48:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Week is flying by!

Today's my last day in Princeton!  No more commutes!  ;D

Can't complain, however, because I'm getting a check to reimburse me for my miles and tolls, in the amount of $200.00.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 10, 2009, 12:56:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 08:48:56 am

Today's my last day in Princeton!  No more commutes!  ;D

Could've been worse. At least you haven't had to get the sheep bedded down in the evening!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 12:59:43 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 10, 2009, 12:56:33 pm

Could've been worse. At least you haven't had to get the sheep bedded down in the evening!  ;D

lol

ya got that right.

Although I really didn't sleep well last night.  I kept dreaming that I was awake in the bed, and couldn't fal asleep.  When I woke up for real, I was exhausted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 10, 2009, 01:22:37 pm

That has happened to me many times.

Like, I dream that I wake up, and then when I wake up for real I'm all confused and don't know if I'm asleep or awake!   :-\ ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 01:35:39 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 10, 2009, 01:22:37 pm

That has happened to me many times.

Like, I dream that I wake up, and then when I wake up for real I'm all confused and don't know if I'm asleep or awake!   :-\ ;D

glad to hear I'm not the only one that does that.  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 10, 2009, 05:39:10 pm

well done in rescuing the dog!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 07:33:15 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 10, 2009, 05:39:10 pm

well done in rescuing the dog!!

It was quite an adventure!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 10, 2009, 09:43:13 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 10, 2009, 05:39:10 pm

well done in rescuing the dog!!

our resident Hero!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 10, 2009, 09:58:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 10, 2009, 12:59:43 pm

Although I really didn't sleep well last night.  I kept dreaming that I was awake in the bed, and couldn't fal asleep.  When I woke up for real, I was exhausted.

I've had that feeling too, Chuck and Sonja.

Sometimes I think I really am half-awake, rather than dreaming, but too sleepy to realize it.  And it goes on and on, feeling like I can't wake up yet because I haven't slept for real...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 06:49:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


And it's pay day as well!

However, I have to take the tower of my comp to get cleaned.  Virus!!!!  sucks, but what can ya do?   I can be online and surf and stuff, but it's slowing down my comp, and making it act weird, so I have to get this taken care of.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 06:55:14 am

Quote from: ZK on September 10, 2009, 09:43:13 pm

our resident Hero!!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 11, 2009, 06:57:45 am

Happy Friday, Chuck. I'm joyful, as well!! ;D It's not payday for me, but having a weekend is good.  

Hope your computer gets fixed in a flash!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 08:30:00 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 08:31:09 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 08:32:57 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 11, 2009, 08:45:52 am

Its scary to think this was 8 years ago to the hour now... :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2009, 04:48:53 pm

A day of remembrance and grief for all Americans.

And the rest of us are with you in our thoughts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2009, 04:51:42 pm

Chuck, I love that pic of yours that's on the front page.

It captures the whole atmosphere up there so well!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2009, 07:49:23 pm

I'm back!   ;D


Computer repair man got me up and running after my workout at the gym.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 12, 2009, 04:57:26 am

Glad you can be online again, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 12, 2009, 05:09:00 am

yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2009, 10:51:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a good day!

Quiet morning here.......not sunny, but the rain has stopped.   ;D

Have a BBQ to go to later.  Sun should be out by then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 12, 2009, 04:34:49 pm

Hope you are enjoying the BBQ, Chuck!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2009, 01:02:36 am

Well, the sun never came out, but we still had the bbq, and it was a lot of fun.

I had been to a Labor Day bbq that was cool, but this one just had a more "end of summer" feel to it.

There was good food, and since there were young kids there, they had sparklers and glow sticks, and a fire pit to roast marshmallow in.

It really felt like an "end of summer" bbq.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 13, 2009, 04:59:14 pm

Sounds nice, Chuck, and I can see why it would have seemed like "end of summer" yesterday.

Today feels more like "summer's not over yet."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2009, 05:10:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

It's been a beautiful sunny Sunday here in NJ.

I got back into my diet and exercise routine.  I exercised yesterday, but the BBQ had food that was definitely not on my diet.

 :laugh:

Today I had a very very light breakfast.  Lunch was a small salad with salmon.  I'm making dinner now.  Filet of sole stuffed with scallops and crab meat.  Small salad on the side.  Some melba toast.

I also laid out in the sun today for about an hour to get some more color on my tan.  I hope to do that next weekend too.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 14, 2009, 07:34:00 am

Your menu from yesterday sounds yummy!

In other news: It's Monday. And it's raining. How perfect.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2009, 08:33:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome back to Monday!

hope that everyone is well!

No new weight lost this week.  However, no weight gained either.  And since I went off my diet Saturday for an almost all day bbq, I'm happy with that result!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2009, 08:33:44 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 14, 2009, 07:34:00 am

Your menu from yesterday sounds yummy!

In other news: It's Monday. And it's raining. How perfect.  

*sings*

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 14, 2009, 06:18:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 14, 2009, 08:33:44 am

*sings*

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down!

The Carpenters are from my teenage days. I loved their songs.  :)

Hope your day went well. Mine was good. Tiring, but good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2009, 06:48:42 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 14, 2009, 06:18:09 pm

The Carpenters are from my teenage days. I loved their songs.  :)

Hope your day went well. Mine was good. Tiring, but good.

My day was good.  ;D

I still love The Carpenters.  This is one of my favorites.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgs8zeKegs4[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 14, 2009, 10:12:48 pm

Good song, Chuck.

My father really liked the Carpenters, too.  We found some of their albums near his record-player after he died.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 14, 2009, 10:48:06 pm

When my ex-husband and I were in college, we lived in campus housing. He worked on the grounds crew and I worked at Wal-Mart at night. The Carpenters came for a concert and he helped them get things onstage. He got to talk to Karen Carpenter and go to the concert. I had to work that night.  :-\

It was so sad when she died from heart trouble due to, I think, anorexia? She wasn't very old, but she was extremely talented.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 15, 2009, 04:05:35 am

I love the carpenters.. I have the greatest hits album somewhere

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 06:31:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?

It's 6:30am here now, and just surfin' the 'net before leaving for work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 06:32:37 am

We believe we've found out what type of breed Blaze is.

We happened to flip to the Animal Planet network, and they were doing a show on cats.

They started to talk about a breed named "Turkish Angora".  They are mostly white, but there are other colors.  They showed a black one, and he looked just like our Blaze.

I went online, and found this:


The silky, fine coat of the Angora changes according to the season; from a short coat with only slight britches and fluffy tail in summer to the full winter coat with medium long, silky hair complete with mane, britches, and lush, plumy tail. The coat must be silky, fine and single with no hint of shagginess. The best coats, however, are seen on mature animals over the age of three.


Here is a pic of what I found online.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/InkblotTitled.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 15, 2009, 08:25:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 06:32:37 am

We believe we've found out what type of breed Blaze is.

We happened to flip to the Animal Planet network, and they were doing a show on cats.

They started to talk about a breed named "Turkish Angora".  They are mostly white, but there are other colors.  They showed a black one, and he looked just like our Blaze.

I went online, and found this:


The silky, fine coat of the Angora changes according to the season; from a short coat with only slight britches and fluffy tail in summer to the full winter coat with medium long, silky hair complete with mane, britches, and lush, plumy tail. The coat must be silky, fine and single with no hint of shagginess. The best coats, however, are seen on mature animals over the age of three.


Here is a pic of what I found online.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/InkblotTitled.jpg)

A good and newer picture of Blaze might help (any excuse to ask for Blaze pics ;)).

If he now looks similar to the cat shown above, he might be a Turkish Angora or Turkish Angora mix. Might as well just be an ordinary black cat with the gene for longer hair coming through from some ancestor. Who knows?

Often it helps to look for the smaller things which are typical for the (presumed) breed: relations of head-body, tail-body, where are the ears positioned (don't tell me on top of the head! :laugh:), long legs or short legs (again in relation to the body), how are the eyes shaped, etc.

Typical for the Turkish Angora are the almond shaped eyes (that much I knew, then I googled). I found the standard of the Turkish Angora online. Have a look at it and a real close look at Blaze.

http://www.acfacat.com/turkish_angora_standard.htm (http://www.acfacat.com/turkish_angora_standard.htm)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:43:50 am

I'll take some new pics tonight, if Blaze is feeling cooperative.

 :laugh:

Here is one from almost a year ago, October '08.






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 15, 2009, 08:52:45 am

Morning Chuckie.  Blaze is gorgeous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 15, 2009, 10:55:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:43:50 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/family%20reunion%202007/OctoberNYCDinner001.jpg)

Angora or no, he is indeed gorgeous! He's my dream cat. I love black cats, and I love cats with semi-long hair (like Maine-Coons, Norwegian Forest Cats, the Turkish Angora, the Somali cat, etc.). And Blaze is both! Black and semi-long hair. Awww!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 15, 2009, 02:16:12 pm

The video "isn't available in my country due to copyright restrictions".  >:(

That happens all too often with Youtube....  :-\


Cute Blaze!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:17:33 pm

Ok, here are the newest pics of Blaze, taken tonight.

As you can see, he's definitely gotten bigger.

:D :D


Here's a shot from behind, to show off his tail.





(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newblaze012.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:19:26 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newblaze025.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:20:05 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newblaze035.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:20:39 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newblaze037.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:21:31 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newblaze040.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2009, 09:31:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 08:20:39 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newblaze037.jpg)

 :o  Devil eyes!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 09:32:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 15, 2009, 09:31:22 pm

:o  Devil eyes!  :o

Blaze is possessed!!!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 15, 2009, 09:33:00 pm

He's huge!!! And beautiful! I'm glad that he's feeling better, too.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 09:34:03 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 09:36:08 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 15, 2009, 09:33:00 pm

He's huge!!! And beautiful! I'm glad that he's feeling better, too.  

Hiya Shas!

We're glad too!

We felt so badly for the little guy.  He would just lose control and mess wherever he was, and then run and hide so he wouldn't get yelled at.

We added a second litter box in the house (on the second floor) as well as the original in the basement, changed his diet around a bit, and we've been accident free for a good 3 or 4 months now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 15, 2009, 09:42:15 pm

YaY!!

He looks very healthy and happy.  :)

My girl is getting big, too! I love her so much. She is really a welcome addition to this doggy household! Lots of entertainment. When/If I ever find my camera charger, I'll post a new picture of her.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 09:46:40 pm

look forward to seeing her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on September 15, 2009, 10:01:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 09:34:03 pm

(http://www.horrorphile.net/images/the-exorcist-linda-blair2.jpg)

YIPES! That isn't Blaze is it? I came over here to see a picture of your cat! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2009, 10:08:55 pm

Quote from: David In Indy on September 15, 2009, 10:01:58 pm

YIPES! That isn't Blaze is it? I came over here to see a picture of your cat! :laugh:

lmao!

Blaze is on the prior page!  I posted that pic in repsonse to Jeff's comment about Blaze's "devil eyes".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on September 15, 2009, 10:11:34 pm

Awww! I found the pictures! Blaze is soooo cute! Isn't that weird how their eyes sometimes light up when you take their picture?

I love Blaze's tail. It is so thick and bushy. What a beautiful cat! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 15, 2009, 10:50:00 pm

Roxy just knocked a bunch of stuff off the bed, grabbed something, and ran off with it. I didn't get a good look at what it was. I think you are right, David--I think she is stealing things and stashing them somewhere!!!! Cats that carry things around are supposedly good mousers. Good!! She'll pay for her keep better than my dogs who will just watch a mouse walk across the floor. LOL. I haven't seen a mouse since I got Roxy!!  ;D

Blaze carries his toys around doesn't he, Chuck? Do you all ever have mice? Or has he chased them all out?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on September 15, 2009, 10:55:29 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 15, 2009, 10:50:00 pm

Roxy just knocked a bunch of stuff off the bed, grabbed something, and ran off with it. I didn't get a good look at what it was. I think you are right, David--I think she is stealing things and stashing them somewhere!!!! Cats that carry things around are supposedly good mousers. Good!! She'll pay for her keep better than my dogs who will just watch a mouse walk across the floor. LOL. I haven't seen a mouse since I got Roxy!!  ;D

Blaze carries his toys around doesn't he, Chuck? Do you all ever have mice? Or has he chased them all out?

That's what I told you Shasta. She probably has a nest somewhere. You'd better keep an eye on her. There's probably all kinds of things in it! :(

Cats are sneaky. Cute. But sneaky. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 16, 2009, 03:42:12 am

Quote from: David In Indy on September 15, 2009, 10:55:29 pm

Cats are sneaky. Cute. But sneaky. :)

Very very true!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2009, 06:25:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2009, 06:27:21 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 15, 2009, 10:50:00 pm

Blaze carries his toys around doesn't he, Chuck? Do you all ever have mice? Or has he chased them all out?

No mice here, but we're not really a rural area, so it's never been a problem.

Yes, Blaze has a toy he carries around....a stuffed kitten.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2009, 06:39:41 am

Quote from: David In Indy on September 15, 2009, 10:11:34 pm

Awww! I found the pictures! Blaze is soooo cute! Isn't that weird how their eyes sometimes light up when you take their picture?

I love Blaze's tail. It is so thick and bushy. What a beautiful cat! :-*

I love the way their eyes reflect the light.  It's too cool.  I love Blaze's tail too.  When I see a cat with a normal tail now, I think they look so puny.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 16, 2009, 09:43:05 am

Thanks for the new Blaze photos chuckie :).

From the photos, I don't think he has Turkish Angora in the mix, but it may be different in person. And I'm not an expert at it, only an interested layperson.
Anyway, he is sooo gorgeous! I'd like to see pics of him in full winter coat.

Can he go out, or is he only in the house?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2009, 03:50:41 pm

Blaze is a cutie, Chuck!



What does hump day mean?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2009, 04:00:07 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2009, 03:50:41 pm

What does hump day mean?

It's not slashie!  ;)


It basically means middle of the week.

Like the hump in the middle of a camel, Wednesday is called "hump day' because it's the middle of the week, and down hill to the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2009, 04:02:22 pm

Oh, I see.

Thanks.



You sure it's not a tiny little bit slashy??   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2009, 08:23:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Inching closer to the weekend!  Not long now!!!!


How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2009, 08:29:55 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 16, 2009, 09:43:05 am

Can he go out, or is he only in the house?

Can he go out?  Well, yes and no.

LOL

Here's the deal.  We live on a very busy street, and prefer to keep him indoors.  However, in our back yard we have a small screenhouse that has zipper doors on it, as well as a floor.  On nice days, we'll let him sit in the house, and zip him up in it.  There's no way out of it, so he can be outside, but he can't leave the screen house and chase other animals.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 17, 2009, 12:52:42 pm

Hi, Chuck. That sounds like a nice arrangement for Blaze, being able to go outside a little but keeping safe from harm.

He's sure an attention-getting kitty, that's for sure.  I love the eyes, too, as well as the tail.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 18, 2009, 11:53:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2009, 04:00:07 pm

It's not slashie!  ;)


It basically means middle of the week.

Like the hump in the middle of a camel, Wednesday is called "hump day' because it's the middle of the week, and down hill to the weekend.

ummmm hump means something else where I come from and its got nothing to do with camels, though I guess they got to do it too (doesn't bare thinking about really LOL- now is it "bare or bear" thinking about?? Sorry my post has gone to the dogs - I'm outta here.

Have a great weekend peoples!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2009, 07:15:31 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 18, 2009, 11:53:58 am

ummmm hump means something else where I come from and its got nothing to do with camels, though I guess they got to do it too

"Hump" means the same thing over here too.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 18, 2009, 08:29:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 17, 2009, 08:29:55 am

Can he go out?  Well, yes and no.

LOL

Here's the deal.  We live on a very busy street, and prefer to keep him indoors.  However, in our back yard we have a small screenhouse that has zipper doors on it, as well as a floor.  On nice days, we'll let him sit in the house, and zip him up in it.  There's no way out of it, so he can be outside, but he can't leave the screen house and chase other animals.

I have a white cat, Thumper.  He used to go out, but now he stays in the house.  The new dog, Poco a Jack Russell, well he has tried to attack Thumper.  Now Thumper kinda lives in Ashley's oold room.  We go in everyday and visit him.  He plays with his toys and always has plenty of treats as well as plenty of food and water.  These days he chooses not to venture out of the room even though he used to when we put the dogs out and open up the door to his room.  I miss having him out here with the rest of us, but Poco has turned all the dogs against him.  Its kinda sad, but I think he is content.   Thumper is about 13 now and I really think he could care less.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 19, 2009, 06:33:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2009, 07:15:31 pm

"Hump" means the same thing over here too.  ;)

so therefore every day could be a "hump" day or do Americans only "do it" on Wednesdays?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on September 19, 2009, 06:59:22 am

Hi Chuck! Have a nice Sat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 19, 2009, 07:04:34 am

Morrn Monika!  LOL!


Good morning Chuck! Happy Sat!
Hope you had a good sleep in, I did!  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 19, 2009, 07:07:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2009, 07:15:31 pm

"Hump" means the same thing over here too.  ;)

Hmmm......

So, it is slashy after all??!!


You lied to me!!!!   :o :o :o :'(



 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2009, 10:25:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to the weekend!

I've got a family bbq to attend today, so I'm looking forward to that.

Eating very light breakfast, so I can indulge a wee bit at the party.  ;D


Hope that everyone is doing well, and not letting unnecessary drama get to them!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2009, 10:30:55 am

Quote from: Buffymon on September 19, 2009, 06:59:22 am

Hi Chuck! Have a nice Sat!

You too, Mon!!!  *kneels*

Quote from: Sason on September 19, 2009, 07:07:49 am

So, it is slashy after all??!!


You lied to me!!!!   :o :o :o :'(

 ;D

When one says "hump day" in general it is not "slashy"....however, if you have a perverted mind, it could be.  If you took it to be slashy, well.....now I know about your mind.  ;)

Quote from: ZK on September 19, 2009, 06:33:36 am

so therefore every day could be a "hump" day or do Americans only "do it" on Wednesdays?

"Hump day" (in title only) only falls on Wednesday, but some Americans "do it" every day.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI7N3cHHbMI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 19, 2009, 11:56:02 am

Hi Chuck!  Hope you have a great time at the bbq.  Its really nice here.  How is the weather in NJ?  I always wonder.   Spring and fall are such beautiful times of the year.  I've been putting out decorations for Hallloween/fall in our house.  Its beginning to look pretty nice in here..   :D

Have fun with your family at the bbq today.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 19, 2009, 12:29:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 19, 2009, 10:30:55 am

.....now I know about your mind.  ;)

Oh, I'm quite sure you already knew....!

 ;D ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2009, 03:59:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

It's a great sunny day here in NJ, been out and had some fun. 

;D

How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 20, 2009, 10:15:21 pm

Well, the day's over now, but it was a great sunny one here, too, Chuck.

Hope you have a good morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2009, 06:45:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome back to Monday, and the last day of summer!

Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  I know I did.  ;D

I've completed 4 weeks on my diet.  Lost a total of 12 pounds.  Didn't lose anything this past week, however, I had two bbqs to go to, which meant being off the diet both exercise and food wise.

However, I didn't gain anything either, so that's a good thing!  I'm sure I'll rebound back to losing this week.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 21, 2009, 07:46:40 am

12 pounds in 4 weeks is scarily good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 21, 2009, 09:34:40 am

Happy Monday Chuck!  Good morning! 

And, I'll just echo Kelda here... congrats, it sounds like you're doing great! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 21, 2009, 11:38:40 am

Quote from: Kelda on September 21, 2009, 07:46:40 am

12 pounds in 4 weeks is scarily good!

That's fantastic Chuck !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 21, 2009, 04:45:09 pm

Well done, Chuck!!

Keep up the good work!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 21, 2009, 09:09:55 pm

Really well done, Chuck.

It's not even healthy to go much faster than that; you're doing fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 21, 2009, 09:57:44 pm

Way to go chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2009, 09:42:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Tuesday has arrived.

Went to the store to get some M&Ms (new premium variety - dark, milk, and white chocolate all in one M&M) and a bday card for my sister-in-law.

I've decided I'll have the M&Ms every Monday, so by following the serving amount, the package should last a month.  It was good to taste chocolate again.  ;D

Just over 2 weeks for my trip to NZ!

I have to get to a store and buy some luggage soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 22, 2009, 12:05:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2009, 09:42:12 am

Just over 2 weeks for my trip to NZ!

Wow, time sure flies. I'd be all antsy if I were to fly to NZ in two weeks!
How long will the flight take? Any stop-overs?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 22, 2009, 02:12:11 pm

scary that the trip is suddenly here! Big kisses to Matt from me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 22, 2009, 02:14:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2009, 09:42:12 am

Went to the store to get some M&Ms (new premium variety - dark, milk, and white chocolate all in one M&M) and a bday card for my sister-in-law.

I've decided I'll have the M&Ms every Monday, so by following the serving amount, the package should last a month.  It was good to taste chocolate again.  ;D

Those M&Ms do sound delicious!   :D

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2009, 09:42:12 am

Just over 2 weeks for my trip to NZ!

I have to get to a store and buy some luggage soon!

You have no luggage?   ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2009, 07:12:25 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 22, 2009, 12:05:27 pm

Wow, time sure flies. I'd be all antsy if I were to fly to NZ in two weeks!  How long will the flight take? Any stop-overs?

The flight should be between 14-16 hours.

I'm flying from NJ to California.  From Ca. to Nz.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2009, 07:18:59 pm

Quote from: dejavu on September 22, 2009, 02:14:59 pm

You have no luggage?   ???

The luggage I have was damaged on my last trip, and it's over 20 years old anyway.  :laugh:

So Kohl's is having a sale.  On top of the sale prices, if you use your Kohl's credit card (I don't have one, but my mom does) you get an extra 30% off.

So she and I will hit Kohls on Friday, and she'll charge the luggage, and I'll pay her for them so I get the sale price.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 22, 2009, 09:13:44 pm

I see.  Good deal, then.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 23, 2009, 12:41:09 am

It wont be long now.  You are probably so excited.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2009, 09:06:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!

15 days to go until NZ!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 07:05:46 pm

All day today, I thought it was Tuesday. That means it's going to be a SHORT week for me! YaY!!!

Hope the next 2 weeks goes by quickly for you, Chuck. Have you started the process of packing yet?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 23, 2009, 08:05:30 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 07:05:46 pm

All day today, I thought it was Tuesday. That means it's going to be a SHORT week for me! YaY!!!

Sure beats thinking it was Thursday eh. You gotta love short weeks eh

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 07:05:46 pm

Hope the next 2 weeks goes by quickly for you, Chuck. Have you started the process of packing yet?  ;D[/b][/color]

I sure hope so,  I can foresee a lot of repacking going on!!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2009, 09:48:37 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 07:05:46 pm

Hope the next 2 weeks goes by quickly for you, Chuck. Have you started the process of packing yet?  ;D

Quote from: ZK on September 23, 2009, 08:05:30 pm

I sure hope so,  I can foresee a lot of repacking going on!!  ;D ;D

No, I haven't....lol

I'm buying new luggage this weekend, so I'll start to pack probably next weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 10:41:53 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 23, 2009, 08:05:30 pm

Sure beats thinking it was Thursday eh. You gotta love short weeks eh

I know!! I hate those weeks when I think it's later than it really is --- LONG!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 10:43:14 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 23, 2009, 08:05:30 pm

I sure hope so,  I can foresee a lot of repacking going on!!  ;D ;D

LOL!! He will probably need a steamer trunk just for his footwear!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 23, 2009, 11:58:39 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 10:43:14 pm

LOL!! He will probably need a steamer trunk just for his footwear!  :D

That made me chuckle, I somehow can't imagine Chuck being a light packer. I once went to Paris for a long weekend, with hubby and another couple.We awited for the lugage at Charles de Gaulle and the guy quipped ," I suppose we are waiting for Fi's suitcase of shoes" I had the good grace to blush when I admittd we were. ;D
It is the city of haute couture after all, and is there any such thing as too many shoes, Hmm I think not.
I confessed to Dev on Sunday that I actually own, blush, a pair of D&G high heeled cowboy boots.
I know, the shame.I will post a picture to amuse you all, if I can plick up the courage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 24, 2009, 12:19:09 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 10:43:14 pm

LOL!! He will probably need a steamer trunk just for his footwear!  :D

steamer trunk  :laugh:
 when I read that this is what sprung to mind

(http://www.containersforsale.co.uk/images/20ftgreen.jpg)





*I'm a running I a'm a running*

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 10:43:14 pm

LOL!! He will probably need a steamer trunk just for his footwear!  :D

You know what they say Fiona when in Rome  Paris  Ya got cow person boots?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2009, 06:27:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

14 days to go!

;D

Scale today read 228lbs, so down another 1 pound.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2009, 06:31:31 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 23, 2009, 10:43:14 pm

LOL!! He will probably need a steamer trunk just for his footwear!  :D

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/hahanosmiley.gif)

Quote from: optom3 on September 23, 2009, 11:58:39 pm

That made me chuckle, I somehow can't imagine Chuck being a light packer.

Uh huh.  I'll have you know that when I went to Canada for 10 days in July, I fit everything into 1 bag, thank you, INCLUDING shoes.

Quote from: ZK on September 24, 2009, 12:19:09 am

when I read that this is what sprung to mind

(http://www.containersforsale.co.uk/images/20ftgreen.jpg)


*I'm a running I'm a running*

You better run!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 24, 2009, 06:51:35 am

Good morning Chuck!   Have a wonderful day,bud.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2009, 10:44:55 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on September 24, 2009, 06:51:35 am

Good morning Chuck!   Have a wonderful day,bud.

Hiya honey!  How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 24, 2009, 08:52:03 pm

My sincere apologies for maligning your obvious packing expertise. :)
All I can say is perhaps you can give me some much needed lessons on the less is more approach. Have a lovely weekend and a massive well done on the weight loss, that takes real will power.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2009, 09:23:46 pm

Quote from: optom3 on September 24, 2009, 08:52:03 pm

My sincere apologies for maligning your obvious packing expertise. :)

 :laugh:

Quote from: optom3 on September 24, 2009, 08:52:03 pm

All I can say is perhaps you can give me some much needed lessons on the less is more approach.

Oh, you are looking at the wrong person.  LOL

Quote from: optom3 on September 24, 2009, 08:52:03 pm

Have a lovely weekend and a massive well done on the weight loss, that takes real will power.

Thank ya, sweetheart!  I'm hoping to be down 2 more pounds by Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 24, 2009, 11:13:01 pm

You do realise that with that face splitting grin, penchant for clothes and shoes, wicked sense of humour and newly trimmed down physique you are going to become a magnet for both sexes !!!!  Women love a guy with a sense of humour and a taste for clothes shopping !!!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on September 25, 2009, 06:47:00 am

 :o :o

Ooooooo, Chuck, you're going to be irresistible to those sheep fellas in NZ.

And in Oz  ;)

... IF you are still coming here.

Can't wait ta C ya.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 25, 2009, 08:56:06 am

Good morning Chuck.  Lucky you, the world traveler.  Have a great time in NZ and Oz.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2009, 09:34:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

TGIF!!!!!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

I was supposed to be at a bday party for my sister-in-law, but my mom has caught a cold, so it's been canceled.  Perhaps next weekend instead.

That means my weekend is open!

 ;D

I'm running down my list of things accomplished/ready for my trip so far.

Driver's license, passport, airline tickets, visa for Australia, hotel reservations, travel insurance, informed bank I would be traveling- do not block debit card, extra spending cash arrived today (X-mas club check ;D) itinerary arrived last night (Thanks Matthew).

I think all that's left is to buy my new luggage and pack it!  ;D

My old luggage was about 20 years old, and finally split apart.   :laugh:  So I'm going to get some new bags this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2009, 09:37:19 am

Quote from: underdown on September 25, 2009, 06:47:00 am

:o :o

Ooooooo, Chuck, you're going to be irresistible to those sheep fellas in NZ.

Oh no you didn't!   :laugh:

Quote from: underdown on September 25, 2009, 06:47:00 am

And in Oz  ;)

;)

Quote from: underdown on September 25, 2009, 06:47:00 am

... IF you are still coming here.

Well....now I don't know....after that sheep comment....you can be sure you'll hear from Matthew about that!

Quote from: underdown on September 25, 2009, 06:47:00 am

Can't wait ta C ya.  :)

;D  Can't wait to meet ya either!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 25, 2009, 12:11:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 25, 2009, 09:34:50 am

I think all that's left is to buy my new luggage and pack it!  ;D

My old luggage was about 20 years old, and finally split apart.   :laugh:  So I'm going to get some new bags this weekend.

You can get some good deals on some good stuff at http://www.ebags.com (http://www.ebags.com)  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 25, 2009, 01:42:07 pm

 ;D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DONjBG1pmBA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 25, 2009, 03:40:24 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on September 25, 2009, 01:42:07 pm

;D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DONjBG1pmBA[/youtube]

Reminds me of college.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 25, 2009, 04:02:33 pm

Who are the Maori?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 25, 2009, 04:36:55 pm

Polynesian New Zealanders... basically the native americans of NZ.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maori

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 25, 2009, 10:28:22 pm

No plans for this weekend excpet watch Matt play tennis on Sunday and trying to bribe the kids to come into work and help me price and display a whole load of frames that arrived today. Hope others have more exciting times planned.
If you go to Aus, as well as NZ give Sue and Rob a hug from me, please.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 25, 2009, 11:08:29 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 25, 2009, 04:36:55 pm

Polynesian New Zealanders... basically the native americans of NZ.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maori

Interesting, thanks Kelda  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2009, 10:02:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone has had a great Saturday!

I was going to go out this weekend and buy my new luggage, but the store I was going to buy them from is having a sale mid week next week, so I'm going on the week night.  I got a coupon in the mail for an extra 20% off of everything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 27, 2009, 01:16:54 am

Nothing like a good sale! What color are you going to get? Something that stands out from the rest? You know--so you can see it on the luggage carousel.  ;D Mine is plain black, so not very unique.  :P 8) But most of my trips are in a car, so it's with me anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2009, 12:04:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greetings from wet, rainy, and grey New Jersey.

Hope that everyone is having a great weekned!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2009, 12:06:43 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 27, 2009, 01:16:54 am

Nothing like a good sale! What color are you going to get? Something that stands out from the rest? You know--so you can see it on the luggage carousel.  ;D Mine is plain black, so not very unique.  :P 8) But most of my trips are in a car, so it's with me anyway.

I'll get whatever they have in stock, but I'd like something other than black.  The bag I had before was just black, but because it was old, it kinda stood out on the luggage carousel.  I would like something in a different color...maybe blue, red or beige.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 27, 2009, 02:09:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 27, 2009, 12:06:43 pm

I'll get whatever they have in stock, but I'd like something other than black.  The bag I had before was just black, but because it was old, it kinda stood out on the luggage carousel.  I would like something in a different color...maybe blue, red or beige.

Oh yeah---RED! That would show up well. Blue and beige are nice too---beige might get dirty more easily. But...if you only find black, you can buy a brightly colored ribbon and tie onto the handle to make it show up!  :)

Are you getting more excited as each day passes? Don't forget to pack your camera! Are you going to NZ and then to CA? Are there other stops?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 27, 2009, 02:35:23 pm

have fun Chuck  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 06:40:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome back to Monday.

bleh!

10 days until I jet off to NZ!  ;D

Oh, and today is the start of my 6th week on my diet and exercise program.  According to the Wii this morning, I have moved from 242 pounds to 225 pounds.  I've managed to drop 17 pounds in five weeks, a little over 3 pounds a week.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 06:43:33 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 27, 2009, 02:09:37 pm

Oh yeah---RED! That would show up well. Blue and beige are nice too---beige might get dirty more easily. But...if you only find black, you can buy a brightly colored ribbon and tie onto the handle to make it show up!  :)

Are you getting more excited as each day passes? Don't forget to pack your camera! Are you going to NZ and then to CA? Are there other stops?

Hiya Shas and Dev!  ;D

Yes, I'm getting excited!  ;D

No, I won't forget my camera!  No way I can do that!  LOL.....I'm flying to California, then off to NZ.  I land on Saturday.  On Sunday, Matt and I leave for 2 nights in Sydney, Australia.  Then back to NZ to spend the rest of my trip there.

I leave NZ on the 18th, and land in Ca. on the 18th (Sunday) and will spend Sun.-Wed. there, and then fly back to NJ on Wednesday afternoon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Hey, I'll be in Sydney when you come over.
Can't wait for that tickle you've been promising for the past year.   ;D

Oh, and all that dust we sent over to NZ should have settled by now (sorry about that, Matt).

Yes, why not just go for a black bag and have a big coloured ribbon on the handle?
Red, blue and beige are soooo common.

Or. Maybe something inside that ticks? Then you would hear it coming.

Oh. I know. Rub some cannabis on it, then the friendly staff will collect it for you and call you when they have it.
 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 28, 2009, 10:02:54 am

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Hey, I'll be in Sydney when you come over.
Can't wait for that tickle you've been promising for the past year.   ;D

Oh, and all that dust we sent over to NZ should have settled by now (sorry about that, Matt).

Yes, why not just go for a black bag and have a big coloured ribbon on the handle?
Red, blue and beige are soooo common.

Or. Maybe something inside that ticks? Then you would hear it coming.

Oh. I know. Rub some cannabis on it, then the friendly staff will collect it for you and call you when they have it.
 ;D ;D

LOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLL 
Thanks Rob for making me laugh.

Chuck I really think red is the color this year,so I say get RED luggage.  my two cents

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 28, 2009, 03:07:09 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on September 28, 2009, 10:02:54 am

Chuck I really think red is the color this year,so I say get RED luggage.  my two cents

I think red is too ... feminine for a man's luggage.

Plus, I think there is something to be said for choosing a color that doesn't call attention to itself. It might not be quite so easy for you to spot on the luggage carousel if you've checked it, but it also won't so easily draw the eyes of any criminal luggage handlers.  8)

Go for black, or maybe a really dark blue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 28, 2009, 04:27:10 pm

Plaid is nice, too.  Or herringbone.

You deserve a big CONGRATS! on your diet dedication, Chuck! (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/excellent.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 28, 2009, 04:31:24 pm

Chuck, you need to go out and get you some loud assed RAINBOW colored bags.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 06:19:37 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on September 28, 2009, 10:02:54 am

OLLOLOLOLOLOLOLL 
Chuck I really think red is the color this year,so I say get RED luggage.  my two cents

Well see, I'm not partial to any color, but I want to avoid black.  Too many people have that color.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 06:31:16 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 28, 2009, 04:27:10 pm

Plaid is nice, too.  Or herringbone.

You deserve a big CONGRATS! on your diet dedication, Chuck! (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons/excellent.gif)

Hiya Meryl!

Thanks so much for the "congrats"!  :-*

Plaid..huh?  Never thought of that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 06:32:19 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on September 28, 2009, 04:31:24 pm

Chuck, you need to go out and get you some loud assed RAINBOW colored bags.

Truman, there is a difference between 'out' and 'outrageous'.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 06:36:10 pm

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Hey, I'll be in Sydney when you come over.

Looking forward to meeting you!  ;)

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Oh, and all that dust we sent over to NZ should have settled by now (sorry about that, Matt).

:laugh:

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Yes, why not just go for a black bag and have a big coloured ribbon on the handle?

I'm sick of black bags. 

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Red, blue and beige are soooo common.

Oh geez.....everyone has an opinion.

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Or. Maybe something inside that ticks? Then you would hear it coming.

Oh. I know. Rub some cannabis on it, then the friendly staff will collect it for you and call you when they have it.
 ;D ;D

Well, aren't you just ever so helpful in this matter?  :laugh:

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Can't wait for that tickle you've been promising for the past year.   ;D

hahahaaa!   *cracks knuckles, flexes 'evil tickle fingers'*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 28, 2009, 09:27:27 pm

I say go for red bags.   I have a set that's a very tasteful dark red, and, contrary to what a certain Jeff around here says, I think they're very butch.  And easy to spot on the carousel.  (Sticks tongue out at Jeff.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 09:35:19 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 28, 2009, 09:27:27 pm

I say go for red bags.   I have a set that's a very tasteful dark red, and, contrary to what a certain Jeff around here says, I think they're very butch.  And easy to spot on the carousel.  (Sticks tongue out at Jeff.)

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 28, 2009, 09:41:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 28, 2009, 09:27:27 pm

I say go for red bags.   I have a set that's a very tasteful dark red, and, contrary to what a certain Jeff around here says, I think they're very butch.  And easy to spot on the carousel.  (Sticks tongue out at Jeff.)

Didn't your mother tell you never to stick out your tongue unless you intend to use it?

And I bet those bags are Jungle Red. That would suit you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2009, 09:43:13 pm

Oh my!

Y'all should see poor Blaze!   :laugh:

He had a vet appointment today.  Blaze HATES the vet.  He was going there to get some shots, and to get his nails clipped.

The only way the vet can handle him is to tranquilize him.  He REALLY hates the vet.  The first time we took him to the vet as an adult, he growled, hissed, scratched the nurse, and shit on the floor.

Anyway, he was given his tranquilizer, and had all his shots today, as well as his nails trimmed.

He's still wobbling around due to the tranquilizer.  He'll walk around, and lose balance and flop on the floor, and then jump up on his platform, and then jump off, and belly-flop to the floor.

lmao!

We've shut the doors to the stairs, so he can't fall down them and really hurt himself.

Aside from all this, he's in good spirits.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2009, 06:58:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Tuesday everyone!

9 days left!  Down to single digits!  ;D

OMG.....I was watching a video this morning, and was laughing so loud, I thought I was gonna wake up all the people here.

I know y'all have seen the video "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé, where she's dancing all around non stop.

Well, someone tried to do their own version.....didn't go quite so well.

LOL


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePNWCniwgfo&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on September 29, 2009, 07:47:22 am

OUCH!!  Now that´s headbanging for real :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 29, 2009, 09:16:11 pm

Quote from: underdown on September 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Hey, I'll be in Sydney when you come over.
Can't wait for that tickle you've been promising for the past year.   ;D

Yay that lets me off the hook!!!

See ya soon Rob

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2009, 09:24:10 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 29, 2009, 09:16:11 pm

Yay that lets me off the hook!!!

See ya soon Rob

Nice try!  Not gonna happen!   ;)  That hook has a firm grip on you.  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 30, 2009, 08:05:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2009, 09:24:10 pm

Nice try!  Not gonna happen!   ;)  That hook has a firm grip on you.  >:D

Hey you gotta play nice, you'll be in my back yard soon

Adds to the list of the things Chuck Must Do List

bungy jumping
parachuting
climb th sydney harbour bridge
eat a huhu grub
downa whitebait pattie


>:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2009, 11:45:46 am

Quote from: ZK on September 30, 2009, 08:05:05 am

bungy jumping
parachuting
climb th sydney harbour bridge
eat a huhu grub
downa whitebait pattie


>:D

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 30, 2009, 12:32:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2009, 06:58:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Tuesday everyone!

9 days left!  Down to single digits!  ;D

OMG.....I was watching a video this morning, and was laughing so loud, I thought I was gonna wake up all the people here.

I know y'all have seen the video "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé, where she's dancing all around non stop.

Well, someone tried to do their own version.....didn't go quite so well.

LOL


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePNWCniwgfo&feature=related[/youtube]

Aw Chuck that made me cry. Bless their heart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 30, 2009, 02:31:44 pm

Yuu should climb the sydney harbour bridge - Im so doing that when I get there in some far off time when I have money!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 30, 2009, 11:21:23 pm

You should be so proud of yourself on the weight loss, a steady 3lbs a week is sensible and should mean it will not go back on again. Personally I think it's pat on the back time. :)
Luggage, anything but black, it's such a pain when you're at the carousel and every case looks like yours.A lovely deep burgundy red, like the sides on Dev's specs would be great, just my opinion and I am partial to deep red, always reminds me of a lovely glass of red wine.
I am very envious of your jet setting adventure and can't wait for the photos. Being such a Heathen, just setting foot in Aus. would be a treat for me.N.Z is meant to be stunning, Matt's best friend back in England hailed from N.Z and the photos we saw were beautiful, so green and lush.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 01, 2009, 07:59:15 am

Quote from: Kelda on September 30, 2009, 02:31:44 pm

Yuu should climb the sydney harbour bridge - Im so doing that when I get there in some far off time when I have money!

I am not sure Chuck will have found his legs after Bungy jumping from the Auckland Sky tower :


(http://www.breger.net/anz/New%20Zealand/images/Louis%20bungee%20jumps%20from%20the%20660%20ft%20Auckland%20Skytower.jpg)

Quote from: optom3 on September 30, 2009, 11:21:23 pm

You should be so proud of yourself on the weight loss, a steady 3lbs a week is sensible and should mean it will not go back on again. Personally I think it's pat on the back time. :)
Luggage, anything but black, it's such a pain when you're at the carousel and every case looks like yours.A lovely deep burgundy red, like the sides on Dev's specs would be great, just my opinion and I am partial to deep red, always reminds me of a lovely glass of red wine.
I am very envious of your jet setting adventure and can't wait for the photos. Being such a Heathen, just setting foot in Aus. would be a treat for me.N.Z is meant to be stunning, Matt's best friend back in England hailed from N.Z and the photos we saw were beautiful, so green and lush.

Umm are you calling us kiwis lushes?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 01, 2009, 10:12:09 am

Ok, Ok, not black. And no cannabis (huh, I thought that was a brilliant idea  :-\)
Looks like dark red gets the vote.
Say ... how about blood red?
*

Quote from: Kelda on September 30, 2009, 02:31:44 pm

Yuu should climb the sydney harbour bridge - Im so doing that when I get there in some far off time when I have money!

Well, I won't be taking them up on the bridge. What if Chuck tickles me up there, and I fall off?  :o

I'll take you though, Kel.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2009, 11:32:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Thursday!


Hope everyone is doing well!  ;D

As for all the playful people posting here......:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 01, 2009, 12:32:12 pm

Oh, all those choices regarding luggage. A challenge I couldn't let go ;D

Found some exemplars for you Chuckie:

You'll always be the first one to spot your suitcase with this one!


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/918701-06_24_950.jpg)


Some more choices

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/Koffer-Collage2.jpg)


Just picture Matt's face! :o :laugh: 
That alone would be worth it! ;D


(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/1862366-l.jpg)


Anf finally, the worst case:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Sonstige/Koffer.jpg)

What on earth were they thinking? I'm blind, I'm blind, help! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2009, 07:11:13 pm

The luggage has been purchased!

It's a 5 piece set from Prodigy, was on 60% off sale, as well as an extra 20% off via coupon.  Instead of $179.99 plus tax, it was $69.99!  ;D


Oh, and it's in easy to spot dark purple.  ;D



(http://cache.gifts.com/photos/opd/T/6/H/U/T6HUCRXSTY78PZXLSHTS.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2009, 07:13:35 pm

Swellegant!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2009, 07:47:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2009, 07:11:13 pm

The luggage has been purchased!

It's a 5 piece set from Prodigy, was on 60% off sale, as well as an extra 20% off via coupon.  Instead of $179.99 plus tax, it was $69.99!  ;D


Oh, and it's in easy to spot dark purple.  ;D



(http://cache.gifts.com/photos/opd/T/6/H/U/T6HUCRXSTY78PZXLSHTS.jpg)

Chuck having purple luggage, who would have thought!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 01, 2009, 08:16:23 pm

Does it come with a beauty case like other ones posted by Penthesilea?

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2009, 07:47:58 pm

Chuck having purple luggage, who would have thought!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Bet ya it'll still have a wee ribbon on the handle just to make sure he knows its his

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 01, 2009, 10:11:51 pm

Nice color for luggage.  Im partial to purple its one of my favorite colors.  What a fantastic deal too!   Oh love sales. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 01, 2009, 10:47:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2009, 07:11:13 pm

The luggage has been purchased!

It's a 5 piece set from Prodigy, was on 60% off sale, as well as an extra 20% off via coupon.  Instead of $179.99 plus tax, it was $69.99!  ;D


Oh, and it's in easy to spot dark purple.  ;D



(http://cache.gifts.com/photos/opd/T/6/H/U/T6HUCRXSTY78PZXLSHTS.jpg)

I counted 5 cases so ummm how many cases do you intend to take?   ;D


Ummmm got news buddy I ain't no body's porter ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2009, 12:47:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2009, 07:11:13 pm

The luggage has been purchased!

It's a 5 piece set from Prodigy, was on 60% off sale, as well as an extra 20% off via coupon.  Instead of $179.99 plus tax, it was $69.99!  ;D

Oh, and it's in easy to spot dark purple.  ;D

(http://cache.gifts.com/photos/opd/T/6/H/U/T6HUCRXSTY78PZXLSHTS.jpg)

Ohhhhhh. I love it. I want it!
I'm so crazy about the color. You made the best choice possibe, Chuckie (and for that prize, I think the two of us ought to go on a shopping tour next time we see each other, lol ;)).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 02, 2009, 03:35:15 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2009, 07:47:58 pm

Chuck having purple luggage, who would have thought!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: It''ll match the car.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:12:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!  ;D

It's the freakin' weekend!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I have to take mom grocery shopping, dad is not being bothered today.  He had a bunch of teeth pulled out yesterday.  I'm going to drive mom, so dad can stay home and rest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:15:18 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2009, 07:47:58 pm

Chuck having purple luggage, who would have thought!  ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:15:45 am

Quote from: ZK on October 01, 2009, 08:16:23 pm

Bet ya it'll still have a wee ribbon on the handle just to make sure he knows its his

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:17:10 am

Quote from: ZK on October 01, 2009, 10:47:03 pm

I counted 5 cases so ummm how many cases do you intend to take?   ;D


Ummmm got news buddy I ain't no body's porter ::)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/th5.gif)


You'll carry my luggage and you'll LIKE it!


I intend to only take the large bag, the carry-on, and the smallest one for toiletries.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:17:51 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 02, 2009, 03:35:15 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: It''ll match the car.

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MY CAR IS NOT PURPLE!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:19:33 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 01, 2009, 07:13:35 pm

Swellegant!

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 01, 2009, 10:11:51 pm

Nice color for luggage.  Im partial to purple its one of my favorite colors.  What a fantastic deal too!   Oh love sales. 

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 02, 2009, 12:47:07 am

Ohhhhhh. I love it. I want it!
I'm so crazy about the color. You made the best choice possibe, Chuckie (and for that prize, I think the two of us ought to go on a shopping tour next time we see each other, lol ;)).

;D

Nice to see people with taste in my blog as well!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: stonebiscuit on October 02, 2009, 06:50:42 am

Hope you enjoy NZ. How long you in our part of the world for?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

Hey Chucky what the hell are ya gonna put in all that luggage?

Oh and yes....purple luggage may be "easy to spot" over there in the US....BUT....EVERYONE in Australia uses purple luggage, so good luck at the airport..........  :o :o :o......only joking.,,,, Best idea is to tie a ribbon or something on the handle so its easier to see on the airport carousel.....BUT NOT A PURPLE RIBBON.

I get goose bumps thinking of you and Matt meeting up again. Its gonna be so good. And best time of the year as far as weather is concerned. I hate it that I wont get to Sydney to see you both but I will be thinking of you seeing all the sights and know you will love it.......AND.....If Matt suggests going to Oxford Street in Sydney....WOO HOO....but just a word of advice, it doesn't start swinging until nearly midnight.

Can't wait for the pics.

When do you arrive in NZ ?

Take care buddy.xxxxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 11:39:28 am

I arrive in NZ on 10/10, shoot to Australia on 10/11, come back to NZ on 10/13 and stay in NZ until I for Calinfornia on 10/18.  Finally get back to NJ on 10/21.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 02, 2009, 12:29:55 pm

Happy Friday Chucky!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 02, 2009, 11:32:52 pm

Well I never thought I would laugh so much over a set of luggage. Come to think of it, I never imagined I would be posting about a set of luggage. These blogs can take  real surreal turns !
I am so lloking forward to the pics, then there's Kelda's wedding coming up. Have a good weekend all. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kerry on October 03, 2009, 01:49:16 am

Looking forward to meeting-up with you when you're in Sydney, Chuck.

Here are a couple of pics of my home-town to whet your appetite.

(May be necessary to scroll over ---> to see complete image)

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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%202/MrsMacquariesPoint1.jpg)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%202/Sydney-75pc.jpg)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

Hey Chucky what the hell are ya gonna put in all that luggage?

The mind boggles doesn't it? in fact I don't even want to think about it

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

Oh and yes....purple luggage may be "easy to spot" over there in the US....BUT....EVERYONE in Australia uses purple luggage, so good luck at the airport..........  :o :o :o......only joking.,,,, Best idea is to tie a ribbon or something on the handle so its easier to see on the airport carousel.....BUT NOT A PURPLE RIBBON.

Ya know Sue I was in Sydney Airport today  and as I was walking out of the baggage claim area I thought about your post and you're right out of the 10 cases I counted 20% were PURPLE but NONE of them had one of these:

(http://www.environmentshop.com.au/uploads/342785800077.jpg)

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

I get goose bumps thinking of you and Matt meeting up again. Its gonna be so good. And best time of the year as far as weather is concerned. I hate it that I wont get to Sydney to see you both but I will be thinking of you seeing all the sights and know you will love it.......AND.....If Matt suggests going to Oxford Street in Sydney....WOO HOO....but just a word of advice, it doesn't start swinging until nearly midnight.

Funny you should mention Oxford Street LOL, but I ain't saying Nuffink more about it

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:17:10 am

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You'll carry my luggage and you'll LIKE it!

Ummmm sorry Chuck but I ain't carrying 10 pieces of luggage buddy

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2009, 06:17:10 am

I intend to only take the large bag, the carry-on, and the smallest one for toiletries.

How many toiletries do you intend bringing? I know that some of your friends believe wen still use ox and carts to get around, and still wear grass skirts (not me ever I should add) but we do sell all the amenities a boy needs, not to mention the freebies from hotels. You should note that you are only able to take liquids and gels in containers of 100 ml or less and these need to be in a small clear plastic bag - referred to as a lags bag (Liquid Aerosols Gels bag).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 08:06:20 am

Quote from: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

How many toiletries do you intend bringing? I know that some of your friends believe wen still use ox and carts to get around, and still wear grass skirts (not me ever I should add) but we do sell all the amenities a boy needs, not to mention the freebies from hotels. You should note that you are only able to take liquids and gels in containers of 100 ml or less and these need to be in a small clear plastic bag - referred to as a lags bag (Liquid Aerosols Gels bag).

Well there goes the deodorant....now you will not only look like a cowboy, you will smell like one too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 03, 2009, 09:31:58 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 08:06:20 am

Well there goes the deodorant....now you will not only look like a cowboy, you will smell like one too.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 10:28:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Saturday!

5 days to take off!  ;D

I'll be back to comment on the posts here, but it's time to go do a work out!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 03, 2009, 02:36:25 pm

Hi Chuck! I like your luggage---that is a great price for all those pieces!

ZK--he has wheels. No carrying!!  :D  Just set the little ones on top of the big ones -- problem solved!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 02:41:47 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 03, 2009, 02:36:25 pm

Hi Chuck! I like your luggage---that is a great price for all those pieces!

ZK--he has wheels. No carrying!!  :D  Just set the little ones on top of the big ones -- problem solved!!

Thank you Shasta!  Geeez!  Matt's such a big wuss sometimes!  ;D 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 03, 2009, 02:49:27 pm

You can wear this for deboarding.  ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 02:49:50 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

I get goose bumps thinking of you and Matt meeting up again. Its gonna be so good.

Oh yeah!  I've been missing my buddy, and I can't wait to see the sites of NZ and Au.  We're metting up with UnderDown and Kerry as well.  ;D

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

And best time of the year as far as weather is concerned. I hate it that I wont get to Sydney to see you both but I will be thinking of you seeing all the sights and know you will love it.

I heard the it's a great time of year, weather-wise, so I'm very happy about that.  ;D  We'll be thinking of you too, sweetie!

:-*

Quote from: Katie77 on October 02, 2009, 07:12:20 am

If Matt suggests going to Oxford Street in Sydney....WOO HOO....but just a word of advice, it doesn't start swinging until nearly midnight.

Matt hasn't told me much about some of the plans he's made, but I'm certain he's found a gay club/bar to hang out at one night.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 02:50:28 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 03, 2009, 02:49:27 pm

You can wear this for deboarding.  ;D

(http://rlv.zcache.com/dont_be_such_a_wuss_embroidered_hat-p233179846646975219af728_400.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

Quote from: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

The mind boggles doesn't it? in fact I don't even want to think about it

blah blah blah blah

Quote from: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

Ya know Sue I was in Sydney Airport today  and as I was walking out of the baggage claim area I thought about your post and you're right out of the 10 cases I counted 20% were PURPLE but NONE of them had one of these:

(http://www.environmentshop.com.au/uploads/342785800077.jpg)

Well, mine won't have one of those either.  It's cute you think that I'd have a wand similar to your own, but I don't.

Quote from: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

Funny you should mention Oxford Street LOL, but I ain't saying Nuffink more about it

See Sue, he does have some plans.  LOL

"The western section, which runs through the suburb of Darlinghurst, is widely-recognised as Sydney's main gay district and Oxford Street is closed to traffic once a year in early March for the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The section to the east of Taylor Square, running through the suburb of Paddington forms an upmarket shopping strip, noted for fashion, gifts and homewares, and represents the home of the new medical faculty of the University of Notre Dame Australia as well as the University of New South Wales' College of Fine Arts, Victoria Barracks, Paddington Bazaar and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney amongst other locations."

Thanks, Wikipedia!

Quote from: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

Ummmm sorry Chuck but I ain't carrying 10 pieces of luggage buddy

#1.  I said I was taking 1 big bag, and a smalller bag.  That's two bags.

#2.  As the set only has 5 bags, I have no idea where you get 10 from.  You kiwis must have some strange form of math.  perhaps if you used real math, you'd really be first in flight, instead of behind the Wright brothers.

#3.  As Shasta pointed out, wheels on the bags, no carrying.  So there.

#4.  Don't be a wuss.  ;D

Quote from: ZK on October 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

How many toiletries do you intend bringing? I know that some of your friends believe wen still use ox and carts to get around, and still wear grass skirts (not me ever I should add) but we do sell all the amenities a boy needs, not to mention the freebies from hotels. You should note that you are only able to take liquids and gels in containers of 100 ml or less and these need to be in a small clear plastic bag - referred to as a lags bag (Liquid Aerosols Gels bag).

Well, let's see.....I'll have a toothbrush, razor, travel size shaving cream and toothpaste.  Q-tips, vitamins, beard trimmer, small scissors, tweezers, shower gel, allergy pills, Tylenol PMs to help me sleep, deordorant, cologne, assorted accessories ( ;) ) tongue scraper, nail clippers and file, and I'm sure there's stuff I'm missing.

I do groom properly when I travel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 07:31:24 pm

I have to laugh when I see all those ribbons.

A few years ago when I was taking a short flight, I saw other luggage with something wrapped around the handle for easy identification, and thought what a good idea. I had no ribbon, so the only thing I could think of was a blue plastic grocery bag.......and three or four years later it is still wraped around the handle and stands out real good on the luggage carousel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 07:34:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

Well, let's see.....I'll have a toothbrush, razor, travel size shaving cream and toothpaste.  Q-tips, vitamins, beard trimmer, small scissors, tweezers, shower gel, allergy pills, Tylenol PMs to help me sleep, deordorant, cologne, assorted accessories ( ;) ) tongue scraper, nail clippers and file, and I'm sure there's stuff I'm missing.

I do groom properly when I travel.

Well the average Aussie has a toothbrush, a cake of soap, a disposable razor and a comb, and some after shave that acts as a deodorant.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on October 03, 2009, 11:01:47 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 01, 2009, 07:47:58 pm

Chuck having purple luggage, who would have thought!  ;D

Well it's not hot pink  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 04, 2009, 05:16:43 am

Airport scene when Chucky meets Matt......



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2009, 07:50:39 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on October 03, 2009, 11:01:47 pm

Well it's not hot pink  ;)

Now, that would show up nicely!!   :D

Quote from: Katie77 on October 04, 2009, 05:16:43 am

Airport scene when Chucky meets Matt......



(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/reunion-1.gif)

Awwwww.....Sweet!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2009, 07:52:47 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 07:31:24 pm

I have to laugh when I see all those ribbons.

A few years ago when I was taking a short flight, I saw other luggage with something wrapped around the handle for easy identification, and thought what a good idea. I had no ribbon, so the only thing I could think of was a blue plastic grocery bag.......and three or four years later it is still wraped around the handle and stands out real good on the luggage carousel.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, if it works, it works!  8)

That reminds me of Jeff Foxworthy's "The family goes to Hawaii" routine! Except they don't tie WalMart bags around their luggage---they use them for luggage.  :P :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2009, 07:55:04 am

Hi Chuck.  :-*

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Oh man where to start

Quote from: Katie77 on October 04, 2009, 05:16:43 am

Airport scene when Chucky meets Matt......



(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/reunion-1.gif)

Ummm thats a great scene but that won't be happening at the wailing wall at the airport

Quote from: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 07:34:21 pm

Well the average Aussie has a toothbrush, a cake of soap, a disposable razor and a comb, and some after shave that acts as a deodorant.

My Plastic Bag: aftershave (CK), lip balm, skin cream, toothpaste, inhaler, hair gel  (shampoo and conditioner if I am away for an extended period of time
Loo Bag meds, nail clippers, tweezers, tooth brushes (electic and manual LOL) razor

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

blah blah blah blah

Uh huh so you can't think of a reply eh  :o

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

Well, mine won't have one of those either.  It's cute you think that I'd have a wand similar to your own, but I don't.

Oh come on Chuckie tell us what you going to put on your cases,

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

See Sue, he does have some plans.  LOL

"The western section, which runs through the suburb of Darlinghurst, is widely-recognised as Sydney's main gay district and Oxford Street is closed to traffic once a year in early March for the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The section to the east of Taylor Square, running through the suburb of Paddington forms an upmarket shopping strip, noted for fashion, gifts and homewares, and represents the home of the new medical faculty of the University of Notre Dame Australia as well as the University of New South Wales' College of Fine Arts, Victoria Barracks, Paddington Bazaar and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney amongst other locations."

Thanks, Wikipedia!

Gee you know more about it than me!


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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

#1.  I said I was taking 1 big bag, and a smalller bag.  That's two bags.

Are you sure, I thought you said, one HUMONGOUS bag, toilet bag and a back pack

So that makes THREE. Anyway I know you haven't finished packing yet,

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

#2.  As the set only has 5 bags, I have no idea where you get 10 from.  You kiwis must have some strange form of math.  perhaps if you used real math, you'd really be first in flight, instead of behind the Wright brothers.

Yes I did pass mathS (note maths not math), now I know what to do on the spare day, take you down to where man first flew in powered flight, its in a small place called Temuka about 2 hours South of here.  Ya know I told you a million times already Pearse flew before the Wright Brothers

Pearse made several attempts to fly in 1902, but due to insufficient engine power he achieved no more than brief hops. The following year he redesigned his engine to incorporate double-ended cylinders with two pistons each. Researchers recovered components of his engine (including cylinders made from cast-iron drainpipes) from rubbish dumps in 1963. Replicas of the 1903 engine suggest that it could produce about 15 horsepower (11 kW).

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

#3.  As Shasta pointed out, wheels on the bags, no carrying.  So there.

will remind you of that

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Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2009, 03:00:04 pm

#4.  Don't be a wuss.  ;D

Oh pleezzzeee I don't quite know what ya mean, I looked up wiki so I am not going to answer this


Well, let's see.....I'll have a toothbrush, razor, travel size shaving cream and toothpaste.  Q-tips, vitamins, beard trimmer, small scissors, tweezers, shower gel, allergy pills, Tylenol PMs to help me sleep, deordorant, cologne, assorted accessories ( ;) ) tongue scraper, nail clippers and file, and I'm sure there's stuff I'm missing.
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What the?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 04, 2009, 08:45:22 am

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Ummm thats a great scene but that won't be happening at the wailing wall at the airport

Well just remember......Jack wasn't expecting it either...... :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 04, 2009, 10:09:41 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 04, 2009, 08:45:22 am

Well just remember......Jack wasn't expecting it either...... :o :o

 :o

Quote from: Katie77 on October 03, 2009, 07:31:24 pm

I have to laugh when I see all those ribbons.

A few years ago when I was taking a short flight, I saw other luggage with something wrapped around the handle for easy identification, and thought what a good idea. I had no ribbon, so the only thing I could think of was a blue plastic grocery bag.......and three or four years later it is still wraped around the handle and stands out real good on the luggage carousel.

Hey I like that idea, don't tell Chuck but anything that stands out is a plus when picking up the inevitable black case on the carousel. I remember a few years back arrving into Hong Kong, mine was the easiest to spot, mainly cost it had burst open and scattered here there and everywhere were all out damned smalls! Oh the shame of it all. Still got a new case (bigger and better and had change left over ;D)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 04, 2009, 10:46:46 am

Morning you guys. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 11:12:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello from a Sunny Sunday in NJ!

4 days to take off!

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My shopping is done, and today is packing day!  ;D


I can see you all have been busy here.  lmao!


On a personal level, the end of the 6th week of my diet and exercise program has been reached, I've officially lost 20lbs.

I've reached my goal to lose 20 pounds by my trip to NZ!  ;D

*does happy dance*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 11:28:13 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 04, 2009, 05:16:43 am

Airport scene when Chucky meets Matt......

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Well, that's my favorite scene from the movie, however, I don't believe I'll put Matthew through that.  I do have some restraint.

;D

He will get one Hell of a hug though, if we both have the energy for it.

 :laugh:

He'll be getting home from a late flight, landing on Saturday morning, and I'll be landing Saturday morning, so we'll both probably be really exhausted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 11:29:10 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 04, 2009, 07:52:47 am

That reminds me of Jeff Foxworthy's "The family goes to Hawaii" routine! Except they don't tie WalMart bags around their luggage---they use them for luggage.  :P :D

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 11:43:38 am

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Oh man where to start

Begin at the beginning!  ;D

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Ummm thats a great scene but that won't be happening at the wailing wall at the airport

haahaahaa!  No worries, as I said before, I do have some restraint.  ;D

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Uh huh so you can't think of a reply eh  :o

Oh, sure I can.  I just didn't want to embarass you in front of everyone.  ;)

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Oh come on Chuckie tell us what you going to put on your cases,

They don't need nuthin' other than name tags.

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Gee you know more about it than me!

He admits it, I know more than him!  ;D

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Are you sure, I thought you said, one HUMONGOUS bag, toilet bag and a back pack

The toilet bag will be inside another bag, so that doesn't count.

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

So that makes THREE. Anyway I know you haven't finished packing yet,

Ummmm.....I haven't even started yet.  :o

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

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Yes I did pass mathS (note maths not math), now I know what to do on the spare day, take you down to where man first flew in powered flight, its in a small place called Temuka about 2 hours South of here.  Ya know I told you a million times already Pearse flew before the Wright Brothers

Pearse made several attempts to fly in 1902, but due to insufficient engine power he achieved no more than brief hops. The following year he redesigned his engine to incorporate double-ended cylinders with two pistons each. Researchers recovered components of his engine (including cylinders made from cast-iron drainpipes) from rubbish dumps in 1963. Replicas of the 1903 engine suggest that it could produce about 15 horsepower (11 kW).

Ok, so try to school me.  Wright Brothers forever!  Whoot Whoot whoot!

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

will remind you of that

 ;) ;D

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

Oh pleezzzeee I don't quite know what ya mean, I looked up wiki so I am not going to answer this

Oh, so now YOU  don't have a reply.

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 08:38:25 am

What the?

Accessories!  Watches, earring, stuff like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 11:45:48 am

Quote from: ZK on October 04, 2009, 10:09:41 am

Hey I like that idea, don't tell Chuck but anything that stands out is a plus when picking up the inevitable black case on the carousel. I remember a few years back arrving into Hong Kong, mine was the easiest to spot, mainly cost it had burst open and scattered here there and everywhere were all out damned smalls! Oh the shame of it all. Still got a new case (bigger and better and had change left over ;D)

and he's teasing me about my "overpacking", but I've  NEVER had a bag burst open like that.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 04, 2009, 01:44:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 11:28:13 am

Well, that's my favorite scene from the movie, however, I don't believe I'll put Matthew through that.  I do have some restraint.

I've been on those actual stairs with Chuck.  No, he doesn't. :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 01:49:07 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 04, 2009, 01:44:35 pm

I've been on those actual stairs with Chuck.  No, he doesn't. :-X

Oh, hush you!  ;D   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on October 04, 2009, 03:58:03 pm

Wow Chuck!!! It certainly does sound like you have a BIG trip planned. That is so awesome. I can never even think that I will get a chance to go somewhere like NZ. Where are you going to in California after that trip?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 04:30:19 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on October 04, 2009, 03:58:03 pm

Wow Chuck!!! It certainly does sound like you have a BIG trip planned. That is so awesome. I can never even think that I will get a chance to go somewhere like NZ. Where are you going to in California after that trip?

I'll be staying with Linda, and hoping to see the SF Brokies while I'm out there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 04, 2009, 05:00:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2009, 04:30:19 pm

I'll be staying with Linda, and hoping to see the SF Brokies while I'm out there!

I am so jealous!!! Does it show?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 05, 2009, 12:43:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 04, 2009, 01:44:35 pm

I've been on those actual stairs with Chuck.  No, he doesn't. :-X

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Chuck has no restraint, Chuck has no restraint!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2009, 04:02:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Oh my!  I am late today!!!!

3 days to take off!

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I've just checked the weather predicted for Thursday, and it shows a clear day.  ;D  Hope that holds through!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: LauraGigs on October 05, 2009, 08:12:18 pm

I am so excited for you!!!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2009, 06:38:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Oh my!  I am early today!!!!

2 days to take off!

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Have a dentist appointment today to get a small cavity drilled.  The dentist thought it could wait, but I'd rather get it done before my trip, so there's no chance of a problem developing while I'm away.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2009, 06:38:47 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Just had mom tell me a funny story.

Apparently in her pre-school class is a little boy who has recently realized the "pleasure" of holding himself, if you know what I mean.  ;)

So he does it frequently.

;D

Yesterday, mom had this conversation with him:

Mom:  You're not doing your assignment the teacher gave out.

Boy:  I can't do it.

Mom:  Really?  Why not?

Boy:  Because I'm holding my penis.

Mom:  I see.  perhaps if you held your marker instead, you could do the assignment.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 06, 2009, 06:46:13 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I bet your mom wanted to laugh, but she had to remain serious.  

Wow!!! 2 days to take off! Is it getting hard to sleep? Exciting!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 06, 2009, 07:11:45 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 05, 2009, 12:43:51 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Chuck has no restraint, Chuck has no restraint!

Well, now I'm getting excited, too ..... and nervous  :o
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2009, 07:33:48 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 06, 2009, 06:46:13 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I bet your mom wanted to laugh, but she had to remain serious.  

Wow!!! 2 days to take off! Is it getting hard to sleep? Exciting!!!

Mom has often told me there were plenty of times she's wanted to burst out laughing,  but had to restrain herself.

:laugh:

I've been sleeping well, so I'm ok with that.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2009, 07:35:06 am

Quote from: underdown on October 06, 2009, 07:11:45 am

Well, now I'm getting excited, too ..... and nervous  :o
 ;D

Don't listen to Truman.  I'm a perfect gentleman.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 06, 2009, 07:46:33 am

'Phew'. That's a relief.

Well .... I knew he was just teasing.  :-\
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 06, 2009, 07:50:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 06, 2009, 07:35:06 am

Don't listen to Truman.  I'm a perfect gentleman.

 ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 06, 2009, 08:33:05 am

Quote from: underdown on October 06, 2009, 07:11:45 am

Well, now I'm getting excited, too ..... and nervous  :o
 ;D

Well......just dont stand on any dam stairs with Chucky........ :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 06, 2009, 10:05:41 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 06, 2009, 08:33:05 am

Well......just dont stand on any dam stairs with Chucky........ :o :o

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2009, 10:28:10 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 06, 2009, 07:50:41 am

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need some of these, brother?




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 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 06, 2009, 11:13:25 am

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Happy Tuesday Chuck!!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2009, 07:02:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day everyone!

;D

1 day to take off!  ;D  Tomorrow, I fly!

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Look out Australia!  Look out New Zealand!  Look out Matthew!   :laugh:

You're about to be hit by hurricane Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 07, 2009, 07:03:54 am

Chuck,

Just to say have a fab fab fab time in upside down land.. and climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for me...! It's not as scary as it looks and amazing I've been told!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 07, 2009, 07:12:09 am

(http://www.theledger.com/assets/graphics/hurricane/2007hurricane_500.jpg)

Bon voyage, Chuck!!!  :-* Keep notes so you can tell us all about it! We want to live vicariously through your pictures and narration!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 07, 2009, 02:33:32 pm

Isn't it a typhoon on that side of the world??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 07, 2009, 02:49:58 pm

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Bon Voyage, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 07, 2009, 10:28:51 pm

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BON VOYAGE CHUCK!

(Look out for those connecting flights!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 08, 2009, 02:07:24 am

DOWN UNDER IS WAITING FOR YOU CHUCKY.......HAVE A GREAT TIME

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2009, 05:07:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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0 days to take off!

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/metalhead_xox/Animated%20Gifs/plane2u.gif)

Taxi will be here in about an hour to take me to the airport!

I'm gonna have fun!   Gonna miss you all too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 08, 2009, 05:17:56 am

*chimes in quickly, before you miss it*


Have the best of time Chuck! Safe travels, lots of fun, enjoy NZ and Sydney, say hi to Matt, Rob and Kerry, and a big fat kiss for you! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2009, 05:29:52 am

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 08, 2009, 09:45:16 am

Chuck will be travelling to night on a plane.
I can see the red tail lights....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 08, 2009, 12:26:16 pm

It looks like Chuck pooped on everybody's blog before he left.  Strange farewell, hunh? :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 08, 2009, 12:28:07 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 08, 2009, 12:26:16 pm

It looks like Chuck pooped on everybody's blog before he left.  Strange farewell, hunh? :laugh:

Gotta love that guy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 08, 2009, 02:53:11 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 08, 2009, 12:28:07 pm

Gotta love that guy!

Chuck and Strange......nuff said!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 08, 2009, 03:33:40 pm

Just had a text message from Chuck who is now in SF, about to poop on someone.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 08, 2009, 05:14:01 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 04, 2009, 01:44:35 pm

I've been on those actual stairs with Chuck.  No, he doesn't. :-X

LOL!!

I have visual proof of it!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 09, 2009, 06:09:39 am

Wonderful pic of Chuck and cousin Paul on the stairs, Sason.  Thanks for posting

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 09, 2009, 09:40:04 am

Paul, those little video clips in your signature box of Ennis and Jack are absolutely mesmerising. I can look at them forever.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on October 09, 2009, 09:41:15 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 09, 2009, 09:40:04 am

Paul, those little video clips in your signature box of Ennis and Jack are absolutely mesmerising. I can look at them forever.

I know what you mean. Hypnotizing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 09, 2009, 11:54:22 am

Quote from: Katie77 on October 09, 2009, 09:40:04 am

Paul, those little video clips in your signature box of Ennis and Jack are absolutely mesmerising. I can look at them forever.

They have the same effect on me.  I've collected quite a few now!  I like these two the best:  the first kiss and the reunion kiss, running the gamut from tender to passionate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 09, 2009, 03:45:56 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 08, 2009, 05:14:01 pm

LOL!!

I have visual proof of it!!

Why Have I never seen that pic???
I love it!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 09, 2009, 03:46:51 pm

CHUCKIE IS IN NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 09, 2009, 04:00:22 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 09, 2009, 06:09:39 am

Wonderful pic of Chuck and cousin Paul on the stairs, Sason.  Thanks for posting

You're welcome. Glad you like it.  ;D

Cousin?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 09, 2009, 04:05:04 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 09, 2009, 03:45:56 pm

Why Have I never seen that pic???
I love it!!

Cos I haven't posted it until now.....   ;)
I have lots more, but I still haven't gotten around to actually start posting them for real yet.
I will, in due time.....  ::)


Glad you like it though, I like it too!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 09, 2009, 04:06:40 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 09, 2009, 03:46:51 pm

CHUCKIE IS IN NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!!!!

YAY!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 09, 2009, 06:55:47 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 09, 2009, 03:45:56 pm

Why Have I never seen that pic???
I love it!!

You don't wanna know what happened next!   :P

Quote from: Sason on October 09, 2009, 04:00:22 pm

Cousin?

Sure, Dev and I are "cousins"! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 10, 2009, 02:58:39 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 09, 2009, 03:46:51 pm

CHUCKIE IS IN NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND WILL BE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA IN 14 HOURS TIME......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 10, 2009, 07:21:42 am

Quote from: Sason on October 09, 2009, 04:00:22 pm

You're welcome. Glad you like it.  ;D

Cousin?

Morning everyone on Chuck's blog.  Well looks like he's made it.  Halfway around the world. Damn incredible.

After we met in Boston, Paul has referred to me as cousin.  He's one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever met.  He the Northeastern version a Truman.  ;D  Love all you guys.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 10, 2009, 07:42:05 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 09, 2009, 06:55:47 pm

You don't wanna know what happened next!   :P

I'm sorry it happened too quick for me to capture with my camera......   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 10, 2009, 07:43:32 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 10, 2009, 07:21:42 am

He's one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever met.  

Couldn't agree more.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 10, 2009, 08:47:32 am

(http://www.eabco.com/CartImages/Quigley/TomSelleckasQuigley.gif)

Except it's CHUCKIE Down Under now!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 10, 2009, 09:31:22 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 10, 2009, 07:21:42 am

After we met in Boston, Paul has referred to me as cousin.  He's one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever met.  He the Northeastern version a Truman.  ;D  Love all you guys.  ;)

That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me!

Love you too, Cousin Dev! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 10, 2009, 09:56:53 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 10, 2009, 08:47:32 am

(http://www.eabco.com/CartImages/Quigley/TomSelleckasQuigley.gif)

Except it's CHUCKIE Down Under now!!

What with the weight loss 'n all, this might very well be what our Chuckie looks like by now!!


I wonder when we're gonna hear anything from him?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 10, 2009, 10:32:19 am

Quote

He's one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever met.

You can say that twice and mean it!
 Love you Paul!!!  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 10, 2009, 12:33:30 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 10, 2009, 07:21:42 am

Morning everyone on Chuck's blog.  Well looks like he's made it.  Halfway around the world. Damn incredible.

After we met in Boston, Paul has referred to me as cousin.  He's one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever met.  He the Northeastern version a Truman.  ;D  Love all you guys.  ;)

Awe.....I am happy.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 10, 2009, 12:40:26 pm

Chuck, you recovered from your flight?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2009, 12:42:57 pm

Hya all!

Havin' fun here!  hope all is well!

Matt's been a perfect gentleman, but I'm woking on changing that.  >:D

He says he's amazed at the energy I have, and the jet lag I don't.

;)

see you all soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 10, 2009, 04:55:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 10, 2009, 12:42:57 pm

Hya all!

Havin' fun here!  hope all is well!

Matt's been a perfect gentleman, but I'm woking on changing that.  >:D

He says he's amazed at the energy I have, and the jet lag I don't.

;)

see you all soon!

Sounds like there ain't no reins!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 10, 2009, 05:16:29 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 10, 2009, 04:55:49 pm

Sounds like there ain't no reins!!  ;D

You can say that twice and mean it !    lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 10, 2009, 06:05:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 10, 2009, 12:42:57 pm

Hya all!

Havin' fun here!  hope all is well!

Matt's been a perfect gentleman, but I'm woking on changing that.  >:D

He says he's amazed at the energy I have, and the jet lag I don't.

;)

see you all soon!

Well, good luck with that!!   ;D  >:D

(and don't forget to tell us how it went!  ;))


But most of all:

HAVE FUN!!!!!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 10, 2009, 10:00:08 pm

I had a phone call this morning from Rob (Underdown), Chucky and Matt.....they were at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

All sounded happy and excited and having a good time.

It was so wonderful thinking of them all together in my home town.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 11, 2009, 02:32:22 am

Thanks for the report, Katie.

Good to know they're having a good time. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 11, 2009, 05:32:39 pm

Gee, isn't it quiet here without Chucky and his spaceman telling us what day it is.

Monday morning here in Oz, I bet Chucky and Matt are sleeping off their first day and NIGHT here.

From what they told me, they are meeting up with Kerry today and going on a ferry ride accross Sydney Harbour to Manly Beach........I hope Chucky realizes that "Manly" is the suburb where the beach is, and not something else. Oh well, he'll find out soon enuf.

Just so you know where he's heading, heres a link....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manly_Beach

And this is the beautiful harbour he will travel on to get there.

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/sydneyharbour.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 11, 2009, 06:26:02 pm

Have a great time Chuck and Matt and Rob!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 12, 2009, 06:59:07 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 11, 2009, 06:26:02 pm

Have a great time Chuck and Matt and Rob!

Yes do!
We are living vicariously through you all!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2009, 04:11:44 am

*Waves!*


Hiya everyone!

With Matthew in Queenstown, at an internet café.  We're both sitting next to each other, on Bettermost.  LOL

I traveled 16 hours by plane to sit next to him and chat via computer.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on October 14, 2009, 04:16:24 am

*waves back*

I hope you are having a good time, Chuck and ZK!

Is it hot where you are at?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 14, 2009, 01:07:05 pm

I'm sure it is.... >:D   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2009, 05:30:32 pm

You all are soooooo bad!

It's been very mild!  Yesterday was buckets of rain, but it didn't dampen my spirits.

 ;D

Today is bright, sunny and cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2009, 01:59:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Slept for 9 hours last night, and right through breakfast.

:laugh:

Linda and I are walking around later, having lunch, and then a Brokie meet up for dinner in SF.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 19, 2009, 03:28:30 pm

Well you give them all a big hug for me. Glad you made it back to the U.S. and stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2009, 07:59:45 pm

Doesn't this just figure?

I'm here in SF for a dinner tonight, and SF is hit with flooding.  ::)

The Bart/Muni system is shut down temporarily because of the surprise flooding.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2009, 08:15:27 pm

*ahem*


I think I will no longer have a blog here.

I say that because I think I will no longer be a BetterMost member.

I say that because I think I will not be alive much longer.

I came to SF to visit Linda, and see the SF Brokies here.  We're doing dinner tonight.

Linda has said we will arrive at the dinner date via the Bart (subway), and the Muni (bus system).

According to the news at 5:00, the Bart System is shut down due to flooding, and a dead body was found on a Muni Bus.

:o :o :o :o

I've told Linda that I did NOT come to SF to partake in survival training.



If no one hears from me in a few days, please call the SF police, and have them search in Linda's backyard for a shallow grave.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 19, 2009, 08:45:36 pm

(http://mystuffspace.com/graphic/drama-queen-2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 19, 2009, 10:25:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2009, 08:15:27 pm

*ahem*


I think I will no longer have a blog here.

I say that because I think I will no longer be a BetterMost member.

I say that because I think I will not be alive much longer.

I came to SF to visit Linda, and see the SF Brokies here.  We're doing dinner tonight.

Linda has said we will arrive at the dinner date via the Bart (subway), and the Muni (bus system).

According to the news at 5:00, the Bart System is shut down due to flooding, and a dead body was found on a Muni Bus.

:o :o :o :o

I've told Linda that I did NOT come to SF to partake in survival training.



If no one hears from me in a few days, please call the SF police, and have them search in Linda's backyard for a shallow grave.

OMG Chuck.  :o :o

You won't have a blog on BM ?

That's awful.  :(

It really sucks. :(

I mean, what sort of place would BetterMost be without you?  :(  :'(
*
*
*
It'll be a pity if you are killed, too.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 19, 2009, 10:49:16 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 19, 2009, 08:45:36 pm

(http://mystuffspace.com/graphic/drama-queen-2.gif)

You can say that twice and mean it!!
 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2009, 03:00:34 am

y'all are sooooo bad!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 20, 2009, 05:54:38 am

What are you doing up at 3:00am ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 20, 2009, 07:45:59 am

Drama is right, are you serious about them finding a body?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 20, 2009, 08:16:43 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 20, 2009, 05:54:38 am

What are you doing up at 3:00am ?

I think it's midnight in SF, Dev.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2009, 12:19:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Dev, I'm still in Ca., and that's why I'm showing up at odd hours.  I'm not back in NJ until Wednesday night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2009, 02:24:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 19, 2009, 08:45:36 pm

(http://mystuffspace.com/graphic/drama-queen-2.gif)

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 19, 2009, 10:49:16 pm

You can say that twice and mean it!!
 ::)

(http://www.molblog.nl/images/uploads/computer_says_no.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 20, 2009, 03:15:28 pm

Hey Chucky, if you survived everything that Matt put you through in NZ, you can certainly survive a stop over in SF.


YEAH.......SO STOP BEING A BLOODY DRAMA QUEEN. ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2009, 03:31:57 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 20, 2009, 03:15:28 pm

BLOODY DRAMA QUEEN. ::) ::)

(http://www.molblog.nl/images/uploads/computer_says_no.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2009, 04:20:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2009, 08:15:27 pm

If no one hears from me in a few days, please call the SF police, and have them search in Linda's backyard for a shallow grave.

I'm sure under the windchime tree is a nice place to be buried!!

 ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 20, 2009, 05:59:47 pm

My guess is, with all this paranoia,  Chucky is feeling a little homesick.....

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/kevinshouse3/no_place_like_home.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2009, 02:40:36 pm

Welcome home Chuckie!!

You had a wonderful trip, it was great to follow you in the blog!

How was your stay with Linda?

(and did you remember you-know-what?  ;))

Can't wait to see your pics!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 21, 2009, 05:49:13 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 19, 2009, 08:45:36 pm

(http://mystuffspace.com/graphic/drama-queen-2.gif)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on October 21, 2009, 09:51:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 20, 2009, 03:31:57 pm

(http://www.molblog.nl/images/uploads/computer_says_no.jpg)

 Chuck!
I love the new look!
The longer hair looks great on you as do the glasses!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2009, 11:10:35 pm

*decides to overlook the prior rude posts*


hello everyone!

;D

back in NJ, and uploading pics.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 22, 2009, 04:14:55 am

Glad to have you back east chuckie  ;D  I cant wait to see your pics :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on October 22, 2009, 04:35:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 21, 2009, 11:10:35 pm

*decides to overlook the prior rude posts*


hello everyone!

;D

back in NJ, and uploading pics.  ;D

Welcome Home Chuck! Did you remember to wave as you flew over Indiana?

No, you probably didn't, but that's okay! ;)

I still WUV you aneehoo! :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on October 22, 2009, 04:42:37 am

... even though Matt remebered to do it.... and Chrissi remembered to do it... and......

*David attempting to make Chuck feel guilty, but probably to no avail*

;) ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on October 22, 2009, 04:46:24 am

I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your pics, sweetie! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 22, 2009, 06:52:46 am

Was Blaze happy to see you, Chuck?  :)

It seems like the time just flew. I think it was because you kept us informed. We really enjoyed the updates and pictures and all. Thanks for taking us along with you!

 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 22, 2009, 07:46:17 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 21, 2009, 09:51:27 pm

(http://www.molblog.nl/images/uploads/computer_says_no.jpg)
The longer hair looks great on you as do the glasses!

Left him alone in Sydney for one night and look what happens


WELCOME HOME CHUCK

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 22, 2009, 08:38:10 am

Wow. Amazing what a little fun down under can do for a girl.  :-X
  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 09:59:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Thursday!

Time to start uploading pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 09:59:56 am

Quote from: David In Indy on October 22, 2009, 04:35:54 am

Welcome Home Chuck! Did you remember to wave as you flew over Indiana?

Yup, I sure did!  I even had the flight map on so I would know when to wave!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 10:00:35 am

Quote from: David In Indy on October 22, 2009, 04:42:37 am

... even though Matt remebered to do it.... and Chrissi remembered to do it... and......

*David attempting to make Chuck feel guilty, but probably to no avail*

;) ;)

blah blah blah blah.......  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 22, 2009, 11:27:08 am

Quote from: underdown on October 22, 2009, 08:38:10 am

Wow. Amazing what a little fun down under can do for a girl.  :-X
  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
gees if thats what fun is in Oz I am going to stay boring!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 22, 2009, 01:56:36 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on October 21, 2009, 09:51:27 pm

Chuck!
I love the new look!
The longer hair looks great on you as do the glasses!

And the dress! Don't forget the dress!!


 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 04:11:05 pm

Well, I got on the scale today with much worry.  After 2 weeks away from the gym, and not having diet food around, I was sure I'd gained weight.

Scale reads 221 pounds today, so while I was away, I lost a pound.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 22, 2009, 04:15:48 pm

Way to go, Chuckie!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 23, 2009, 10:37:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 04:11:05 pm

Well, I got on the scale today with much worry.  After 2 weeks away from the gym, and not having diet food around, I was sure I'd gained weight.

Scale reads 221 pounds today, so while I was away, I lost a pound.

;D

That is so not fair, who goes on holiday and loses weight! I put on weight if I even go for a weekend break as I can never resist the buffet breakfasts.
It is good to have you back on your blog,but I really loved your vacation pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2009, 10:47:25 pm

Hiya Fi!


I'm  so glad you enjoyed the pics.  I hope everyone enjoys them as much as  I enjoyed posting them and sharing the experiences.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on October 24, 2009, 01:32:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 04:11:05 pm

Well, I got on the scale today with much worry.  After 2 weeks away from the gym, and not having diet food around, I was sure I'd gained weight.

Scale reads 221 pounds today, so while I was away, I lost a pound.

;D

You lost a pound on VACATION? Hell, that's good! That's REAL good! Congratulations buddy! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on October 24, 2009, 01:35:13 am

Quote from: optom3 on October 23, 2009, 10:37:49 pm

That is so not fair, who goes on holiday and loses weight! I put on weight if I even go for a weekend break as I can never resist the buffet breakfasts.
It is good to have you back on your blog,but I really loved your vacation pics.

I can't lose it either, Fi! I've been gaining weight like a Thanksgiving turkey and I can't seem to get it off no matter what I do. :-\

Well, I guess that just means there will be more of me to love! lol

:P :P

I gotta do something about it though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2009, 01:08:33 am

The eliptical machine is what's working for me.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 25, 2009, 01:13:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 04:11:05 pm

Well, I got on the scale today with much worry.  After 2 weeks away from the gym, and not having diet food around, I was sure I'd gained weight.

Scale reads 221 pounds today, so while I was away, I lost a pound.

;D

Well, there you go.....forget the gym, forget the diet......just come on back down to Oz and NZ....

Just think how much you would lose if you stayed a year.

(Maybe its because of all the walking upside down)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2009, 06:10:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Shit!  Monday!

Shit!  First day back to work since 10/8!

 >:(

Oh well, all good things come to an end!

Any bets on how many emails I'll have sitting in my Inbox waiting for answers?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 26, 2009, 06:54:40 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Well, to enjoy your Monday---you can take pictures to work and show your co-workers, so you'll be living good memories all day. OR you can daydream about your next adventure.  ;D

Me....I'll probably give some tests.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 26, 2009, 07:24:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2009, 06:10:48 am

Oh well, all good things come to an end!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssfy7iD25UE[/youtube]

Best wishes for a short workday and week :-*.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2009, 09:15:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2009, 04:11:05 pm

Well, I got on the scale today with much worry.  After 2 weeks away from the gym, and not having diet food around, I was sure I'd gained weight.

Scale reads 221 pounds today, so while I was away, I lost a pound.

;D

I'm sure if you look hard enough you'll find it. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 26, 2009, 12:18:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2009, 06:10:48 am

Shit!  Monday!

Shit!  First day back to work since 10/8!

LMAO!!

In US you write the dates reverse, so I first read this as you haven't been at work since 10th of August!!  :o ;D

Thought to myself that was one hell of a long vacation....   ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 27, 2009, 04:36:44 am

morning chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 27, 2009, 07:58:45 am

Quote from: Sason on October 26, 2009, 12:18:46 pm

LMAO!!

In US you write the dates reverse, so I first read this as you haven't been at work since 10th of August!!  :o ;D

Thought to myself that was one hell of a long vacation....   ::) ;D

ah huh some evidence he has been "down underised",  ...... will be checking his spelling next.....then the ultimate.... who was the first to man to fly? ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on October 27, 2009, 08:01:26 am

Quote from: Sason on October 26, 2009, 12:18:46 pm

LMAO!!

In US you write the dates reverse, so I first read this as you haven't been at work since 10th of August!!  :o ;D

Thought to myself that was one hell of a long vacation....   ::) ;D

you weren´t the only one, Sonja ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 08:14:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I had 250 emails waiting for me, I was able to clear out most of them yesterday, still have some that require attention today.

Funny story for today......the cat (Blaze) went for a check up to the vet (all is fine) and we submitted the bill to his insurance company for coverage.  Yes, we have "pet insurance", and it's pretty good.

His last vet bill came to about $225.00 and the insurance covered $95.00. 

Anyway, when we take Blaze to the vet, we have to have him sedated, because he hates it so much, he tries to scratch and bite the vets and nurses.

We found out the insurance won't cover this cost.  According to the note they gave us "we don't cover behavioral problems."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 08:19:29 am

Quote from: ZK on October 27, 2009, 07:58:45 am

ah huh some evidence he has been "down underised",  ...... will be checking his spelling next.....then the ultimate.... who was the first to man to fly? ::)

The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans who are generally credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, on December 17, 1903. They are also officially credited worldwide through the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the standard-setting and record-keeping body for aeronautics and astronautics, as "the first sustained and controlled heavier-than-air powered flight." In the two years afterward, the brothers developed their flying machine into the first practical fixed-wing aircraft. Although not the first to build and fly experimental aircraft, the Wright brothers were the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing flight possible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 27, 2009, 12:38:29 pm

Quote from: ZK on October 27, 2009, 07:58:45 am

who was the first to man to fly?

Oh, that's easy


(*Shush boys, STOP FIGHTING!!!*  ::) ::) ::))



Of course it was Icaros, waaaaaaaay before either America or NZ was even invented!!!!

Sheeeeesh.......  ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 27, 2009, 12:43:32 pm

(http://www.miketung.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/icarus2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 27, 2009, 12:48:53 pm

Exactly!!!


So now the two of you can shake hands and be friends again!

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 27, 2009, 02:09:30 pm

People say homosexuality is unnatural.
I say we wern't born with wings,
But we still fly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 03:46:46 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 27, 2009, 02:09:30 pm

People say homosexuality is unnatural.
I say we wern't born with wings,
But we still fly.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 27, 2009, 05:02:54 pm

Well, it's already hump day down here.  ;D

The weekend will be here soon, Chuck.

And it would be here even sooner if you were here.  :)     :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 27, 2009, 05:10:24 pm

Time flies when Chuck is around, eh?

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 06:28:07 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 27, 2009, 12:48:53 pm

So now the two of you can shake hands and be friends again!

No way!

Matthew's got cooties!


*sticks out tongue at Matthew*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 27, 2009, 06:30:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 08:14:58 am

Anyway, when we take Blaze to the vet, we have to have him sedated, because he hates it so much, he tries to scratch and bite the vets and nurses.

We found out the insurance won't cover this cost.  According to the note they gave us "we don't cover behavioral problems."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 27, 2009, 06:41:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 06:28:07 pm

No way!

Matthew's got cooties!


*sticks out tongue at Matthew*

Now now, Chuckie.....

Behave yourself!!  >:(


I'm sure Matthew's got no cooties at all! (whatever that is.... ;D)

And even if he does have whatever-it-is, it's not polite to tell everyone like that!!
He might want to keep it a secret!!


And btw, pull your tongue in!!!!!  >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 28, 2009, 07:30:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2009, 06:28:07 pm

No way!

Matthew's got cooties!


*sticks out tongue at Matthew*

Cooties? Matthew has Cooties ?  :o

 .....  And I gave him a hug?  :o



Ummm. Yes; what IS Cooties?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:28:26 am

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2009, 07:30:08 am

Cooties? Matthew has Cooties ?  :o

 .....  And I gave him a hug?  :o



Ummm. Yes; what IS Cooties?  ???

Cooties is a non-scientific term in North American English used by children for an imaginary "disease" or condition said to infect through contact, often with someone being accused of being dirty or a child of a different gender [i.e. boys say that "all girls have cooties"]. The term may have originated with references to lice, fleas and other pests. A child is said to "catch" cooties through any form of bodily contact, proximity, or touching of an "infected" person. The phrase is used by children aged 5-10.
-wiki

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 28, 2009, 08:30:09 am

Good morning CHuckie and friends. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 28, 2009, 08:38:03 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:28:26 am

Cooties is a non-scientific term in North American English used by children for an imaginary "disease" or condition said to infect through contact, often with someone being accused of being dirty or a child of a different gender [i.e. boys say that "all girls have cooties"]. The term may have originated with references to lice, fleas and other pests. A child is said to "catch" cooties through any form of bodily contact, proximity, or touching of an "infected" person. The phrase is used by children aged 5-10.
-wiki

Hmm.....

So, if I understand this correctly the cooties are widely spread in North America, but nowhere else?

Chuck, that means Matt must have caught them from you!!!!  :o ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 28, 2009, 08:41:41 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:28:26 am

The phrase is used by children aged 5-10.

And men of all ages. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 28, 2009, 08:47:54 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 28, 2009, 08:41:41 am

And men of all ages. ...

Hmm....... my thought exactly, but I DID NOT SAY IT!!!!!!


  ::) ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:48:45 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 28, 2009, 08:41:41 am

And men of all ages. ...

At least men of Chuckie's age...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 28, 2009, 09:51:22 am

Quote from: Sason on October 28, 2009, 08:38:03 am

Hmm.....

So, if I understand this correctly the cooties are widely spread in North America, but nowhere else?

Chuck, that means Matt must have caught them from you!!!!  :o ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 06:52:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm here late today!  :laugh:  Work kept me busy!

Hope that everyone had a great hump day!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 07:09:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 27, 2009, 06:41:31 pm

I'm sure Matthew's got no cooties at all! (whatever that is.... ;D)

Here is a pic of cooties for you, they’re microscopic, but they’ve been enlarged for you.

(http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hsp/images/issue13/114_COOTIES/03_106_COOTIES.jpg)

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2009, 07:30:08 am

Cooties? Matthew has Cooties ?  :o

 .....  And I gave him a hug?  :o

Ummm. Yes; what IS Cooties?  ???

Yes, you gave him a hug, so you should go get tested.  Cooties can be rather dangerous.

Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:28:26 am

Cooties is a non-scientific term in North American English used by children for an imaginary "disease" or condition said to infect through contact, often with someone being accused of being dirty or a child of a different gender [i.e. boys say that "all girls have cooties"]. The term may have originated with references to lice, fleas and other pests. A child is said to "catch" cooties through any form of bodily contact, proximity, or touching of an "infected" person. The phrase is used by children aged 5-10.
-wiki

Leave it to Dr. Paul to come up with the medical description for cooties.

Quote from: Sason on October 28, 2009, 08:38:03 am

So, if I understand this correctly the cooties are widely spread in North America, but nowhere else?

Chuck, that means Matt must have caught them from you!!!!  :o ;D

Cooties are not just limited to North America.  All are vulnerable to cooties.  As for catching them from me…..


(http://www.retroland.com/retrotalk/userfiles/negative_cooties-web.gif)

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on October 28, 2009, 09:51:22 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hey, no laughing!  I’m Cootie free!  So there!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 07:28:44 pm

Thumbs up forever!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 07:30:14 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 07:28:44 pm

Thumbs up forever!

 ;D


What's going on, Paul?  How ya been?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 28, 2009, 07:40:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 07:09:41 pm

Here is a pic of cooties for you, they’re microscopic, but they’ve been enlarged for you.

(http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hsp/images/issue13/114_COOTIES/03_106_COOTIES.jpg)

OMG!!!!!!   :o :o :o

They look horrid!!!!  I'll have nightmares for weeks!!!!! 

I had no idea they even existed, and here I was, travelling all happy to North America!!!   :o :o :o

Just the thought of it scares me to death, what if I caught them??!!??

OMG what have I done? Where can I get tested? Will there be a cross reaction with the cooties and the swine flu?
I dare not even think of the outcome of a cross breed like that....  ::) ::) ::)

Quote

  As for catching them from me…..

(http://www.retroland.com/retrotalk/userfiles/negative_cooties-web.gif)

  I’m Cootie free! 

Of course you're cootie free.  Now.  You gave them all to Matthew, that's why.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 28, 2009, 07:45:24 pm

Hey Chuck, how was your trip to Colorado?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 09:09:28 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 28, 2009, 07:45:24 pm

Hey Chuck, how was your trip to Colorado?

???

I wasn't in Colroado this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 28, 2009, 10:09:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 07:09:41 pm

Here is a pic of cooties for you, they’re microscopic, but they’ve been enlarged for you.

Yes, you gave him a hug, so you should go get tested.  Cooties can be rather dangerous.

Leave it to Dr. Paul to come up with the medical description for cooties.

Cooties are not just limited to North America.  All are vulnerable to cooties.  As for catching them from me…..

Well, not any more, anyway.  :laugh:
They'll be rampant in New Zealand and Australia by Christmas ......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 28, 2009, 10:18:19 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:28:26 am

Cooties is a non-scientific term in North American English used by children for an imaginary "disease" or condition said to infect through contact, often with someone being accused of being dirty or a child of a different gender [i.e. boys say that "all girls have cooties"]. The term may have originated with references to lice, fleas and other pests. A child is said to "catch" cooties through any form of bodily contact, proximity, or touching of an "infected" person. The phrase is used by children aged 5-10.
-wiki

Thank you, Dr. Paul.
Boy, I hope my new friend doesn't check out this thread, and discover that I've been in close bodily contact with persons possibly carrying Cooties, or I'll be in BIG trouble !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 10:20:45 pm

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2009, 10:09:16 pm

They'll be rampant in New Zealand and Australia by Christmas ......

Rob, are you saying that you and Matthew "get around"?

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2009, 08:02:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Thursday!

Tomorrow is mischief night, or Devil's night, depending on where you live.  And then Saturday is Halloween.

Fun time of year, however, it's also the time that sickos do things to animals.

Please remember that if you have pets, keep them indoors, and keep your eye on them, and the neighborhood in general.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 29, 2009, 08:07:04 am

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/th_firesuit_side.jpg)

Protection suit agains cooties. Strongly recommended when travelling in possibly infected areas.

(if only I'd known about this when I was in North America this summer...... ::))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2009, 09:22:21 am

Quote from: southendmd on October 28, 2009, 08:48:45 am

At least men of Chuckie's age...

Which would be?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on October 29, 2009, 09:33:17 am

Morning Chuck and friends!  Hope you have a good day Chuck.  Were your ears ringing last night?  Fiona and I were talking about how handsome you looked in your photo the night you had on your suit jacket.  We both agree you clean up nice.  Also all the work you've done to get in shape and loose weight have really paid off.  You look genuinly happy and handsome in every pic of you on vacation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2009, 10:45:38 am

*blushes*

thanks Dev and Fi!

As for my ears ringing, they ring all the time.  I have tinnitus.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 29, 2009, 05:54:00 pm

Well thanks, you guys could have given me a better explanation BEFORE  I went to the Doctor! Complete medical - blood test the lot and I am illness free!! So I bared all for nothing grrrrrrrrh.

Chuck you are in soooooooooooo much trouble!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2009, 07:20:01 pm

Oh, I am soooooo afraid!

Not!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 29, 2009, 07:24:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 28, 2009, 07:09:41 pm

Here is a pic of cooties for you, they’re microscopic, but they’ve been enlarged for you.

(http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hsp/images/issue13/114_COOTIES/03_106_COOTIES.jpg)

Those cooties are cuties!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2009, 09:01:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well today!!!!

Happy Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 30, 2009, 10:07:24 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Hope you enjoy the last-day-before-Halloween at work.   :D 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2009, 07:05:50 pm

We had our Halloween luncheon at work today, since we don't work on Saturdays.


Costumes were an option, and of couse, I decided to wear one.















went to work as a nerd.
























(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/White%20Knot%20Pics/MiniSlashBash10-23007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 30, 2009, 07:50:04 pm

OMG, that's hilarious.  You look like Groucho Marx.

Title: Re: CellarDweller's Haunted House! Halloween on BetterMost!
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 30, 2009, 08:43:49 pm

Yeehaw!!!  Chuck!!!  I'm so excited to see your haunted house in progress!!  I can't wait to go through it tomorrow!  I'm going to wait until Halloween when I have my costume on to go through it.  So I won't peek over there again until Halloween comes.

And, LOL, your nerd costume is great!!

(http://bestsmileys.com/halloween1/2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2009, 12:09:05 am

LMAO Chuck!!!    ;D

I can hardly even recognize you!!!!
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on October 31, 2009, 01:24:13 am

Love the white socks! ;D
Great costume, Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 31, 2009, 06:00:32 am

Chuckie and all,

I moved the replies regarding your haunted house to the haunted house thread. That's where they belong, and they were only posted here because the haunted house thread was still locked (it's unlocked now!).
I hope that's ok with everyone.

Since this is your blog, it's your decision Chuck. I can move them back, if you want.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 31, 2009, 06:09:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2009, 07:05:50 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/White%20Knot%20Pics/MiniSlashBash10-23007.jpg)

Great costume! You're predestinated to study astrophysics ;D.
The white stockings are the icing on the nerd-cake  :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 31, 2009, 01:25:44 pm

Good morning, Chuck!


Sonja, it was only the smile that let me recognize him just a wee little bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2009, 01:36:52 pm

You're right Debbie, if you concentrate on the lower half of his face you might just about see some tad of

resemblance, but the hair and the glasses make such a difference that it's almost impossible to detect it!!!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2009, 03:02:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's November 1st!  Time is flying by!  Damn!!!!

Hope that everyone is having a great day and weekend!  The past few days have been wet and rainy here, and it would be nice to see the sun here soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 01, 2009, 08:43:30 pm

You can have some of our sunshine.  There's plenty to spare and WITHOUT the humidity.   YAY

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 02, 2009, 07:26:30 am

Quote from: garycottle on November 02, 2009, 04:21:59 am

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/456/000000001.jpg)

Thanks for dropping by my blog to wish me a Happy Halloween, Chuck.  But I'm afraid the holiday turned out to be a bit of a headache.   :P  I checked out a spooky DVD from Blockbuster, and then I stopped off at the grocery store on the way home and left the thing in the cart.  So not only did I not get to watch my movie, but now I have to pay for the thing.   :-\

That's sad, Gary. What a bummer.  :P

Hey, you're looking great these days.
You'd better slow down on the brandy, 'though.
It's playing havoc with your blood vessels.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2009, 07:48:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Wow, Gary.....that's a bummer about the DVD!  Hope it's not too expensive to replace.

And that image....well......I think you need to see a doctor about that wound.   You're looking a little pale too....perhaps some sun is in order?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 02, 2009, 10:54:11 am

 :) :)
Morning Chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 02, 2009, 04:43:56 pm

Good evening, Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2009, 07:54:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Tuesday!

Well, let's see.....today is election day, and the NJ Gov. race is too close to call.  I'm hoping that Corzine will pull ahead and win.

Truth be told, I don't like either candidate.  However, Republican Chris Christie has stated point blank that if gay marriage legislation should pass his desk, he will NOT sign it.  Corzine has said he approves of gay marriage.  I can't bring myself to vote for someone who is willing to deny me my civil rights.

I'll also be watching Maine closely, and I hope that Leslie and everyone who has been working so hard to keep marrige legal in Maine has a reason to celebrate tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 03, 2009, 08:15:10 am

How come gay marriage has to be KEPT legal in Maine ?
I would have thought, once it was legal, it would have to stay that way.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 03, 2009, 08:26:40 am

Oh oh, Have to get to bed.
Monthly breakfast meet for Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 7 a.m, and it will take nearly 2 hours to get there.
(let's see, that's leave at 5, which means get up at 4.15 ... it's now 11.25 p.m...... only 8 hours work tomorrow ... but have a dinner on tomorrow night ....)
OMG. No wonder I don't get much time on BM !
Lucky I'll be a lot closer next month.  :)

Hey, it was 38C in Sydney today. (about 100 F or so), and it's only Spring  :o

Have a great day, all you cooool people.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2009, 09:12:00 am

Quote from: underdown on November 03, 2009, 08:15:10 am

How come gay marriage has to be KEPT legal in Maine ?
I would have thought, once it was legal, it would have to stay that way.  ???

The law can be changed or repealed.  I hope the article explains it better than I can.



The Nation: Marriage In Maine In Dead Heat

by Daniel Chandler



Today, November 3, the people of Maine will decide whether to keep a law, passed just six months ago, that made Maine the fifth state (of six) to legalize gay marriage. Polls are predicting a nail-biting finish, with the most recent showing those in favor of repeal ahead by 51 to 47 percent, effectively a tie (the poll has a 2.9 percent margin of error). With early voting already underway, both sides are ramping up their campaigns to reach out to Maine's voters and to ensure strong turnouts in this unusually intense off-year campaign.

A victory for the "No on 1" campaign would be the nation's first popular vote in support of gay marriage. It would build on momentum from a string of important victories in Vermont, Iowa and New Hampshire earlier this year. It would put an end to more than thirty consecutive defeats of marriage equality at the ballot box — including California's Proposition 8 one year ago — as states across the country have passed constitutional amendments defining marriage as between one man and one woman. (A 2006 vote in Arizona which rejected such a constitutional amendment is the only exception, but that was followed by a 2008 measure banning gay marriage which passed by a comfortable margin.) A defeat on Tuesday would be a major blow, reinforcing the argument that gay marriage has been won only through the actions of "liberal elites" in state courts and legislatures.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120045772

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2009, 07:55:39 am

Hiya BetterMost.

Not a good day.

Republican Chris Chirstie won here in NJ, and gay marriage law was repealed in Maine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 04, 2009, 09:01:52 am

 :'( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 05, 2009, 07:19:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 04, 2009, 07:55:39 am

Hiya BetterMost.

Not a good day.

Republican Chris Chirstie won here in NJ, and gay marriage law was repealed in Maine.

That's stupid. I thought this was 2009, not 1909.   :-\

Did the sky fall when it WAS legal ?  Of course not.
It's just because the ignorant and arrogant have a small majority.

Oh well, have a beaut day, anyway, mate. They'll grow up eventually.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2009, 09:18:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

just a quick "hello"!

much to do at work today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 05, 2009, 12:18:09 pm

Have a good day, Chuck, even if it's busy.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 05, 2009, 02:55:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 04, 2009, 07:55:39 am

and gay marriage law was repealed in Maine.

 >:( :'( >:( :'( >:( :'( >:( :'( >:( :'( >:(

Sense and justice will win in the end, I'm convinced of that.

But how long do people have to wait for their human rights?? ??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 05, 2009, 06:09:24 pm

Evening Chuck and Friends.  Hope you had a productive day and got all your work to do accomplished.   :)

Sorry about how the elections have turned out for NJ and Maine.  Hopefully people will come to their senses about marital rights for all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2009, 09:15:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Another busy day at work, so it's just another quick "hello" today!

I'll most likely have a busy evening as well, so I'm not sure if I'll be around, but you guys are alwasy in my thoughts!

Hopefully by Sunday, things will have calmed down a bit, and I can be here more often.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 06, 2009, 09:44:11 am

How ya feelin' today, Chuckie?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2009, 01:14:10 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 06, 2009, 09:44:11 am

How ya feelin' today, Chuckie?

 :-*  BBP!

It's getting better.  Should be fine by Saturday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 06, 2009, 02:12:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2009, 07:05:50 pm

We had our Halloween luncheon at work today, since we don't work on Saturdays.


Costumes were an option, and of couse, I decided to wear one.

went to work as a nerd.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/White%20Knot%20Pics/MiniSlashBash10-23007.jpg)

Isn;t that your usual work attire??!!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2009, 04:51:26 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 06, 2009, 02:12:29 pm

Isn;t that your usual work attire??!!  :P

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/hahanosmiley.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 06, 2009, 07:03:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2009, 04:51:26 pm

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heeeee!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2009, 11:16:29 pm

Hiya friends!

Spent the last few nights packing and organizing my old comic books.  It's time to say goodbye to them, and I found a guy who will photograph them all and then list them for sale.

I hope I can get some cash for them.

It was odd listing them all, I kinda felt like I was saying "goodbye" to old friends.  Oh well....they serve no purpose for me anymore, so why hang on to useless stuff?

And if I can get money for them, so much the better.  :laugh:

I did keep a few for myself...........one series in particular..........




















(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/superfriends32.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2009, 11:04:01 am

Aww.. glad you're keeping some!!! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 07, 2009, 12:07:17 pm

Well done Chuck!!

It's a good thing to get rid of old stuff, it's a way of moving on.

Hope you get good money for them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2009, 12:26:08 pm

Now how funny is this?

the guy who is gonna sell my comics came, took my list and pics of the comics and is gone, we'll be in touch.

However, the one thing that caught his interest the most is my case of smurf figures.  LOL

He'd never seen a case, and it's full of smurfs.  He asked if it was for sale, and I hadn't considered it, but told him "sure".

Now I have to take them out, clean them, and make them look as good as possible.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 08, 2009, 08:35:41 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2009, 03:06:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

It's a great sunny Sunday here in NJ....and I'm relaxing and taking it easy.  ;D

I do have to start packing.  I have a flight out of town on Tuesday night.  ;D

The devil's goin' down to Georgia.  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 08, 2009, 03:36:15 pm

You find it hard to stay in one place more than a couple days at a time, don't you?

 :laugh: ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2009, 08:05:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back at Monday!!!  Bleh!

However, tomorrow night I fly out to Georgia!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2009, 08:06:07 am

Quote from: Sason on November 08, 2009, 03:36:15 pm

You find it hard to stay in one place more than a couple days at a time, don't you?

 :laugh: ;D ;)

:laugh:

actually, it wasn't until Brokeback good me good that I started traveling.  I was always a home body.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 09, 2009, 10:13:38 am

I know. I was only joking.

Enjoy your travelling, you deserve it.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on November 09, 2009, 10:46:40 am

Enjoy Georgia, Chuckie!  Safe travels!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 09, 2009, 04:31:17 pm

Have fun down there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 10, 2009, 04:24:59 am

Morning Chuck.  Have fun in GA.  Call me while your there.  I can reach the state line in a matter of a couple hours..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2009, 12:43:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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*sings*

'cause I'm leaving....on an evening flight to Georgia!  Wooo woooo!!   :laugh:

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I'm outta here at about 4:30, drive home, get my dad, drive to the airport.  Dad then drives my car back home.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2009, 01:14:10 pm

How warm is it in Georgia at this time of the year? Pretty balmly for someone from NJ or Middle Europe, isn't it?

Anyway, I envy you no matter how the weather is!
Regarding Brokie travels: I always say: if I got ten cent for every mile a Brokie travels to see other Brokies, neither me or my husband would ever have to work again.  :laugh:

Safe travels and enjoy the company!
Big hugs to you both :-*.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 10, 2009, 03:19:45 pm

Safe travel Chuck, and have fun!

How long are you staying?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 10, 2009, 06:42:28 pm

Safe travels buddy, have fun and be good (now is that a contradiction?)  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2009, 05:44:18 pm

Hey all!

Got to Georgia late last night.....raining so hard.  As Matthew would say,  "Bucketing".   :laugh:

Rich and Gene's place is great!  Rich had to work today, and I spent the day with Gene shopping and running chores.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 11, 2009, 07:08:55 pm

Hope you're having fun, bud  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 12, 2009, 04:13:07 pm

Have fun, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2009, 07:45:31 pm

Hiya guys and dolls!

Havin' fun here in Ga.  Rich and Gene took me horseback riding today!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 14, 2009, 07:25:50 am

Wow Chuck!  Great pictures!!

Looks like you're having a really good time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2009, 11:10:29 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 10, 2009, 01:14:10 pm

How warm is it in Georgia at this time of the year? Pretty balmly for someone from NJ or Middle Europe, isn't it?

Anyway, I envy you no matter how the weather is!
Regarding Brokie travels: I always say: if I got ten cent for every mile a Brokie travels to see other Brokies, neither me or my husband would ever have to work again.  :laugh:

Safe travels and enjoy the company!
Big hugs to you both :-*.

Hi Chrissi,
It's very nice here!
After the rains from Hurricane Ida moved out it's been nothin but blue skies and balmy breezes!
Today the high is going to be 74 degrees fahrenheit (23.8c) the lows have been about 45 degrees in the mornings (7.2c).
It's great weather for riding horses! It should stay like this for another few weeks so you still have time to get here and enjoy the warm temps!!  ;D
Today we are going to walk around my town Dahlonega (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahlonega,_Georgia)
Then we may take in some other sites but those are going to be a suprise to Chuckie so I will let him tell you about that if he survives! LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 14, 2009, 01:56:56 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2009, 11:10:29 am

Then we may take in some other sites but those are going to be a suprise to Chuckie so I will let him tell you about that if he survives! LOL

that sounds ominous!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 04:36:03 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2009, 11:10:29 am

Then we may take in some other sites but those are going to be a suprise to Chuckie so I will let him tell you about that if he survives! LOL

blah blah blah.......

everyone thinks I scare so easily.  ::)

I may be a city mouse, but these two country mice haven't scared me yet. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 14, 2009, 05:51:22 pm

Completely off-topic, but, do they have bunjee jumping in Georgia?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2009, 06:30:40 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 14, 2009, 05:51:22 pm

Completely off-topic, but, do they have bunjee jumping in Georgia?

Yep! I ain't done it but they got it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 14, 2009, 06:35:24 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2009, 06:30:40 pm

Yep! I ain't done it but they got it!

OMG Chuck..... I think you're in serious danger here.....  :o ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:41:11 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 14, 2009, 05:51:22 pm

Completely off-topic, but, do they have bunjee jumping in Georgia?

I didn't bungee jump when I was in New Zealand.....I'm not gonna bungee jump when I'm in Georgia.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:41:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 14, 2009, 06:35:24 pm

OMG Chuck..... I think you're in serious danger here.....  :o ;D

Soooooo not afraid.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 14, 2009, 06:43:08 pm

Hey Chuck, did you bring a helmet?


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:43:48 pm

A few more pics taken today by Rich.

 ;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:44:07 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:45:02 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 14, 2009, 06:46:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:43:48 pm

A few more pics taken today by Rich.

 ;D


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Wow Chuck!  Great picture!!

You're looking soo good, relaxed and vacation-ish!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2009, 06:50:48 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 14, 2009, 06:46:36 pm

Wow Chuck!  Great picture!!

You're looking soo good, relaxed and vacation-ish!

Well thank you Darlin'!  I'll have to post it on DCF as well.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 14, 2009, 08:11:12 pm

Sonja's right.  You look great and it's beautiful countryside, but the way you're posing/standing looks so relaxed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 14, 2009, 09:20:20 pm

Really great pics of you Chuck  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 14, 2009, 11:49:36 pm

Oooooh, where was that last picture taken?

There's a sign on the far right side that looks like it says "DO NOT" something.

Are you standing on a bridge somewhere far up HIGH?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 15, 2009, 07:53:21 pm

It must be so nice to live in a metropolitan area where you can have direct flights to so many places.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 16, 2009, 07:15:35 am

Quote from: dejavu on November 14, 2009, 11:49:36 pm

Oooooh, where was that last picture taken?

There's a sign on the far right side that looks like it says "DO NOT" something.

Are you standing on a bridge somewhere far up HIGH?

I second the question

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 16, 2009, 09:43:56 am

Hi Chuck,
I just popped in to say I should have listened to you earlier. You once posted that if the authorities were to become involved it could get very messy. Now they are involved and I am so scared. Your advice was completely 100% correct and I wish I had listened to you.
I thought always what I was doing was for the best and I got it very wrong, so I guess thankyou for the very wise advise and I am only too sorry now that I did not heed it. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2009, 12:41:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Took today off, so I can relax a bit and get my laundry done.  ;D

Hope that everyone is having a great Monday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2009, 12:41:35 pm

Quote from: dejavu on November 14, 2009, 11:49:36 pm

Are you standing on a bridge somewhere far up HIGH?

Quote from: ZK on November 16, 2009, 07:15:35 am

I second the question

We were on a mountain trail, and the sign was telling us "do not leave the trail".  While we were a bit high up, my feet were firmly on the ground.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2009, 03:19:47 pm

Quote from: optom3 on November 16, 2009, 09:43:56 am

Hi Chuck,
I just popped in to say I should have listened to you earlier. You once posted that if the authorities were to become involved it could get very messy. Now they are involved and I am so scared. Your advice was completely 100% correct and I wish I had listened to you.  I thought always what I was doing was for the best and I got it very wrong, so I guess thank you for the very wise advise and I am only too sorry now that I did not heed it. :)

Oh Fi,

Trust me, that is not something that I would want to be correct about.  I had hoped you were right, that things were calming down and improving.

I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2009, 12:44:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, back to work today.  However, I am pleasantly surprised.  I only had about 85 emails waiting for me, and I've already filed the crap that piled up while I was away.

;D

Hope that everyone is having a great Tuesday.


Fi and Sue, you are both in my thoughts and prayers today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2009, 08:40:23 pm

Geeze, I had 280 just today~ :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2009, 08:40:59 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2009, 08:40:23 pm

Geeze, I had 280 just today~ :P

Blah blah blah!

Hiya big brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 18, 2009, 06:18:35 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 17, 2009, 08:40:23 pm

Geeze, I had 280 just today~ :P

ummm whats 280?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 07:03:51 am

Quote from: ZK on November 18, 2009, 06:18:35 am

ummm whats 280?

Yaow Matthew!

I said the other day when I got back to work after visiting Rich, that I had 85 emails waiting for me.  Rich says he had 280.

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 07:29:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Humpday already!

Oh, and Friday is pay day!  *does happy dance*

I woke up feeling rested, have money in my pocket, extra cash in savings this week, and hopes for a good weekend!

Hope you all are having a good day!

Special thoughts going out to Fiona and Sue today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 18, 2009, 10:34:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 07:03:51 am

Yaow Matthew!

I said the other day when I got back to work after visiting Rich, that I had 85 emails waiting for me.  Rich says he had 280.

:o

ummm ta Chuck I had 6 today does that mean I lose the contest?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2009, 10:37:04 pm

Quote from: ZK on November 18, 2009, 10:34:17 pm

ummm ta Chuck I had 6 today does that mean I lose the contest?

No, it means you don't have to spend your time going through emails and replying.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2009, 09:35:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Thursday! 

One more day to payday!  Money is always good!  ;D

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2009, 10:09:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Wow!  No posts to my blog yesterday! 

I may have to start posting pics of Jake nude to bring attention here!

 :o :laugh:


Happy Friday everyone!  Hope you have good plans for the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on November 20, 2009, 10:19:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2009, 10:09:58 am

Wow!  No posts to my blog yesterday! 

I may have to start posting pics of Jake nude to bring attention here!

pssss...good work everybody. Our strategy seems to be working.....




 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2009, 10:21:25 am

Quote from: Buffymon on November 20, 2009, 10:19:32 am

pssss...good work everybody. Our strategy seems to be working.....

:laugh:

 



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2009, 11:33:25 am

I've decided to post something here that is on the serious side.

Not sure if anyone else will reply, or if it will bring acrimony to my blog, but shit....it's my blog, and I'm going to post it.

Ever since the election, there has been fueding on BetterMost....and a lot of people seem to be surprised by this.

I'm not.

I've been a member of quite a few forums, since the late 90s or so.  When a new forum opens, like-minded people come together and get friendly, enjoying the similiarities that the enjoy.

I saw this on a forum called "Gay Pride . Com" (no longer on the net).  All the gay people there were happy to meet and share their stories on coming out and what they've gone through.

Then, differences started to show, and fighting started.

I'm a mod of a music site called "Club Freestyle .com".  When that site first started, we were all fans of freestyle music, and so psyched to meet other fans of the genre, we bonded instantly.  We even started get togethers and members would meet up at shows/concerts of the freestyle artists.   

Then, arguements started, and name calling, and even escalated to threates of violence ("if you show up at the club for the concert, you'll regret it!").  I even had the pleasure of being called an "A.I.D.S infected faggot" on the site, and I was a "Super Mod" there.

The site is pretty much dead now.  It used to be that there would be 100 or more members online chatting, and now there are days I go in, and I'm the only member signed on.

When Brokeback happened, we were all kicked in the stomach, and tried to find common people.  Some found IMDB, I found DCF, others found BetterMost.  My opinion.....we "idealized" each other.  How could we not?  We were the ones who "got it"!  We knew about others who saw the movie and knew it was good, but weren't affected the way we were, and therefore, they didn't "get it" like we did.  And we got together, met, and hugged and cried and partied.

And then we saw each other, warts and all, and were kind of taken aback.  :o

I think we need to realize that we are ALL different people, with different stories, and different attitudes and opinions.  We're not going to like everything that gets said and posted here.

There's also no rule that says we all have to be friends. 

I understand that there are those who feel the need to leave, and I'm sorry they feel that way.  Do I want to see anyone leave from here?  Of course not.  But in the end, people have to do what is right for them.

Name calling, shouting, insults, carefully worded posts that just touch the edge of a personal attack.....they serve no purpose, other than to be insulting and stir the pot.  And those members that do post like that are no better than the ones shouting insults in all caps.

If you tells someone "Fuck you.", it doesn't matter how nice the tone or how it's worded.  In the end, it's still "Fuck you."

Do I agree with everything that is posted here, 100%?  Hell no.  Do I agree with all the Mod and Admin decisions?  Hell no.  Doesn't matter.  Not my site, I'm just a member here.  But the way the site is run, nor the posts that I don't like, do not detract from all the positives that I've had here.

I've met a wonderful group of people.  I got to see the filming sites for Brokeback in Canada, and tour story locations in Wyoming.  I got to go to New Zealand and Australia.  Was adopted by three "big brothers"  {Hiya Paul, Rich, and Tru.....love ya!!!!!}  I've had my world view, and my political views, expanded.  I had a great romantic experience, and had my first date on Valentine's Day.

This way outweighs any negatives I have to deal with on here.


On April 19th, 2006, I was asked to become a moderator on Dave Cullen Forum.  I gladly accepted, and I'm still a mod there now.  I know what the mods go through here on a daily basis.  It's a rough job, that people take for granted.

I understand that people are not happy with the way things are done here sometimes.  Shit happens.  There is no way that the Mod/Admin team can make everyone happy.  It's an impossible task.  You don't know how frustrating it is knowing that you are going to make decisions that people will be upset with, and then have to try to calm them down after the decision is made, and then going to bed at the end of the day doubting if it was the right decision after all.

Mods give up their spare time for free, and help keep the site running.

How about giving the mod team here a break?  They are not ignorant, nor are they willfully trying to piss people off or drive them away.

As for how people relate to each other here, I can only tell you what works for me.  I operate on the advice my mother told me when I was young:

"If you want to be someone's friend, you have to accept them for how they are, warts and all.  If you can't do that, you have no business being their friend at all."

Do I agree with everything that everyone posts here?  Hell no!  I choose to either let them spout thier views and scroll by, or respond to the best of my ability, and do so without flaming the threads.

Anyone who would like to reply to this post is welcome.  Just treat me the way I will treat you.  With respect, like an adult.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 20, 2009, 11:58:21 am

Thanks for your wise words and honesty, Chuck.  You're one of the reasons I'm glad to be a Brokie.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 20, 2009, 02:37:39 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 14, 2009, 11:10:29 am

Hi Chrissi,
It's very nice here!
After the rains from Hurricane Ida moved out it's been nothin but blue skies and balmy breezes!
Today the high is going to be 74 degrees fahrenheit (23.8c) the lows have been about 45 degrees in the mornings (7.2c).
It's great weather for riding horses! It should stay like this for another few weeks so you still have time to get here and enjoy the warm temps!!  ;D
Today we are going to walk around my town Dahlonega (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahlonega,_Georgia)
Then we may take in some other sites but those are going to be a suprise to Chuckie so I will let him tell you about that if he survives! LOL

Richard, Are you familiar with Helen? Helen, GA that is. That is near you I think.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2009, 05:35:28 pm

Great post Chuck.

This is how I see it:

Respect others, and they will respect you.

If you can't respect them, don't discuss with them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 20, 2009, 06:39:47 pm

Nude Jake pics? Where? Where?

(Hey, Little Brother!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2009, 07:20:49 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 20, 2009, 06:39:47 pm

Nude Jake pics? Where? Where?

(Hey, Little Brother!)

How did I know that would make you appear?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on November 20, 2009, 09:06:36 pm

Hey Chuck, that was a great post with very true words. I have to read it again before I can really respond completely. I just wanted to say that I can't hardly believe anyone would ever be upset with you. You are one of the nicest people I have ever met. You treat everyone with respect and you treat everyone as a friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on November 20, 2009, 09:18:57 pm

Thanks for your support and understanding, Chuck. To paraphrase Meryl, you make me proud to be a Brokie. You haven't lost sight of what the point was. And, since I am complainin more than Jack this week, why don't you need big sisters, instead of just big brothers?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 20, 2009, 09:21:56 pm

Great post about the forum, Chuck.

And I know the mods' job is very difficult.  Not a thankless job, because so many of us really appreciate what they do for us, but it's still got to be very difficult to handle everything with a cool head and a big heart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 21, 2009, 06:04:56 am

Quote from: Meryl on November 20, 2009, 11:58:21 am

Thanks for your wise words and honesty, Chuck.  You're one of the reasons I'm glad to be a Brokie.  :-*

I agree with Meryl!  :-* And I also love your Mums advice.. I must remember that to give to my children someday.

This weekend is a busy one today.. I should really already ahve signed of BM.

I had a charity race night lst night for my band and today my colleague and friend gets married. I'm off to the full wedding.. which starts at 2. I'm metting others at 1.. and I need to get a train at 12.. so need to leave the house at 11.40.

It's 10.07!  :o :o

Stop typing Kelda! Stop typing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2009, 01:53:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 21, 2009, 02:13:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2009, 01:53:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!

;D

I'm having a catastrophe of a weekend so far. I'm sick (stomach flu, thankfully only mild, but still :P), I have toothache for more than a week (and the dentist didn't find the cause), which gets worse every day, and the renovation of our living room has become a nightmare. On top of all that the in-laws were coming over, and the big family shopping tour was due today.
Any more questions? ;)

But at least tomorrow will be a FREE day. Thank god.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 21, 2009, 08:38:21 pm

What a well thought out, erudite and coherent post Chuck. I am suer I echo the words of many here when I say that I agree wholeheartedly with you. No one is ever going to agree with everyone 100% of the time, even the best of friends fall out, the point is that for me, this site still provides me with much needed advice, friendship and support.
That is more important to me than any minor squabbles and bickering. If I don't like what someone says I ignore it. I have found the dearest friend anyone could ever wish for, here  and that is of course the lovely Dev. She has been there for me through thick and thin and I hope I have for her. I have also made many other dear friends, unfortunately I have yet to meet some of them in person.
I will always treasure the day I found my way here, stumbling through a mist of grief and what I at times thought was almost insanity, over one little film !
Thanks for your wise words and taking the trouble to post them. I for one could not be paid enough to do a moderators job and applaud the ones here who do it with wisdom and in my opinion fairness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 22, 2009, 05:27:29 am

Thank you Chucky for sharing your thoughts with those wise words.

My favourite saying is "just because it is different, it does not mean it is wrong".......I have used that line many times when speaking of who and how we love someone but it applies in every facet of our life, from likes and dislikes to opinions on things.

We are all fortunate to have a right to speak, lets hope it is done with some dignity and purpose.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2009, 07:56:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Monday to you all!

I hope that everyone has great plans for the upcoming holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2009, 07:58:43 am

I'm glad that so many people read what I posted, and generally agreed with it.

;D

Let's keep the positvity flowing.  I'm not stupid, and I know that we can't be postive 100% of the time, but damn, why dwell on the negative?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 23, 2009, 11:36:14 pm

I just did some readin on your blog little bro!
All I have to say is I love you and am glad you are my friend, brother etc etc.
Your a good man!
Now, wheres the nekkid pics of Jake?? :laugh:
Kelda, girl you are busier than a one legged man at a butt kickin contest!
Chrissi, I hope you are feelin better!
jack, Helen is just the next county over. Bout 45 min from me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2009, 07:19:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Tuesday!

I'm awake, so I guess that's a good thing.  :laugh:  Sleep did not come easily last night.  I had nightmares, more on the "bizarre" side than scary, but scary enough to wake me.  And (of course) as soon as I would fall asleep they would start up again.

Why is it that when you're having a great dream, you wake up and they don't come back, but as soon as you drift off after waking from a nightmare, it picks up where it left off?

:laugh:

Oh, and for some reason, one of my exes was in the dream last night too, because the nightmare itself wasn't enough.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2009, 07:20:52 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 23, 2009, 11:36:14 pm

I just did some readin on your blog little bro!  All I have to say is I love you and am glad you are my friend, brother etc etc.  Your a good man!

Hiya big bro!  ((((((((Rich)))))))   I love you too, and you're a good man too!  Give Gene a hug for me!

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 23, 2009, 11:36:14 pm

Now, wheres the nekkid pics of Jake?? :laugh:

Not only a good man, a typical man as well.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 24, 2009, 11:10:49 am

Thanks for your very insightful post, Chuck.

Thanks for the insight you bring from other sites, too.

Quote

Why is it that when you're having a great dream, you wake up and they don't come back, but as soon as you drift off after waking from a nightmare, it picks up where it left off?

You can actually have a lot of control over your dreams through the process known as lucid dreaming. By doing this, you can avoid nightmares and bad dreams from repeating, and you can actually turn nightmares into good dreams! By managing your dreams, you can work through issues and concerns in your waking life, resolving them and benefiting your inner self. I will post more about this on a dream thread in Anything Goes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 24, 2009, 11:44:40 am

Chuck, I just caught up here, and saw your post about conflict and modding and getting along and all. Thank you! Wonderful sentiments, very well expressed.

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Ellemeno on November 24, 2009, 02:19:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2009, 11:33:25 am

I've decided to post something here that is on the serious side.

Not sure if anyone else will reply, or if it will bring acrimony to my blog, but shit....it's my blog, and I'm going to post it.

Ever since the election, there has been fueding on BetterMost....and a lot of people seem to be surprised by this.

I'm not.

I've been a member of quite a few forums, since the late 90s or so.  When a new forum opens, like-minded people come together and get friendly, enjoying the similiarities that the enjoy.

I saw this on a forum called "Gay Pride . Com" (no longer on the net).  All the gay people there were happy to meet and share their stories on coming out and what they've gone through.

Then, differences started to show, and fighting started.

I'm a mod of a music site called "Club Freestyle .com".  When that site first started, we were all fans of freestyle music, and so psyched to meet other fans of the genre, we bonded instantly.  We even started get togethers and members would meet up at shows/concerts of the freestyle artists.   

Then, arguements started, and name calling, and even escalated to threates of violence ("if you show up at the club for the concert, you'll regret it!").  I even had the pleasure of being called an "A.I.D.S infected faggot" on the site, and I was a "Super Mod" there.

The site is pretty much dead now.  It used to be that there would be 100 or more members online chatting, and now there are days I go in, and I'm the only member signed on.

When Brokeback happened, we were all kicked in the stomach, and tried to find common people.  Some found IMDB, I found DCF, others found BetterMost.  My opinion.....we "idealized" each other.  How could we not?  We were the ones who "got it"!  We knew about others who saw the movie and knew it was good, but weren't affected the way we were, and therefore, they didn't "get it" like we did.  And we got together, met, and hugged and cried and partied.

And then we saw each other, warts and all, and were kind of taken aback.  :o

I think we need to realize that we are ALL different people, with different stories, and different attitudes and opinions.  We're not going to like everything that gets said and posted here.

There's also no rule that says we all have to be friends. 

I understand that there are those who feel the need to leave, and I'm sorry they feel that way.  Do I want to see anyone leave from here?  Of course not.  But in the end, people have to do what is right for them.

Name calling, shouting, insults, carefully worded posts that just touch the edge of a personal attack.....they serve no purpose, other than to be insulting and stir the pot.  And those members that do post like that are no better than the ones shouting insults in all caps.

If you tells someone "Fuck you.", it doesn't matter how nice the tone or how it's worded.  In the end, it's still "Fuck you."

Do I agree with everything that is posted here, 100%?  Hell no.  Do I agree with all the Mod and Admin decisions?  Hell no.  Doesn't matter.  Not my site, I'm just a member here.  But the way the site is run, nor the posts that I don't like, do not detract from all the positives that I've had here.

I've met a wonderful group of people.  I got to see the filming sites for Brokeback in Canada, and tour story locations in Wyoming.  I got to go to New Zealand and Australia.  Was adopted by three "big brothers"  {Hiya Paul, Rich, and Tru.....love ya!!!!!}  I've had my world view, and my political views, expanded.  I had a great romantic experience, and had my first date on Valentine's Day.

This way outweighs any negatives I have to deal with on here.


On April 19th, 2006, I was asked to become a moderator on Dave Cullen Forum.  I gladly accepted, and I'm still a mod there now.  I know what the mods go through here on a daily basis.  It's a rough job, that people take for granted.

I understand that people are not happy with the way things are done here sometimes.  Shit happens.  There is no way that the Mod/Admin team can make everyone happy.  It's an impossible task.  You don't know how frustrating it is knowing that you are going to make decisions that people will be upset with, and then have to try to calm them down after the decision is made, and then going to bed at the end of the day doubting if it was the right decision after all.

Mods give up their spare time for free, and help keep the site running.

How about giving the mod team here a break?  They are not ignorant, nor are they willfully trying to piss people off or drive them away.

As for how people relate to each other here, I can only tell you what works for me.  I operate on the advice my mother told me when I was young:

"If you want to be someone's friend, you have to accept them for how they are, warts and all.  If you can't do that, you have no business being their friend at all."

Do I agree with everything that everyone posts here?  Hell no!  I choose to either let them spout thier views and scroll by, or respond to the best of my ability, and do so without flaming the threads.

Anyone who would like to reply to this post is welcome.  Just treat me the way I will treat you.  With respect, like an adult.

Chuck, I'm grateful to read your words.  I think you are right - we came together over one thing that is important to all of us, and that one thing has kept us together as we get to know the other aspects of each other.  When I read posts at BetterMost, I am fascinated to discover opinions and attitudes and ways of living that hadn't yet occurred to me.  To me we're incredibly lucky to have this community where we can see and explore and get to know this variety of humanity. 

I don't like everything I'm exposed to here.  As an admin, sometimes it's hard for me to stick with Phillip's core value that there is only one Rule here, "No personal attacks of fellow members."  People have said some things that have upset me a lot, that go against my values, that have grossed me out.  With easy access to the delete button, it can be challenging to me to leave stuff I deem yucky and wrong standing.  But I do.  If the post really feels inappropriate, I might PM the person or people involved.

Like everyone here, the other mods and I are on a learning curve, and we are figuring things out as we go.  If we had had a way of knowing how painful last season's political rancor and diviseness was going to become at BetterMost, I think almost all of us would have done some things differently.  The best any of us can do is take care of our own words and behavior, and to try to be an asset to this unique community that many of us do still love and appreciate. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 24, 2009, 02:24:50 pm

I agree with you too Chuck, and I will add I am a better person because of this experience and this community.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 24, 2009, 02:36:08 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on November 23, 2009, 11:36:14 pm

Kelda, girl you are busier than a one legged man at a butt kickin contest!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 24, 2009, 03:56:11 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on November 24, 2009, 02:24:50 pm

I agree with you too Chuck, and I will add I am a better person because of this experience and this community.

You can say that rwice and mean it!
I can't say i t enough, I don't know where I'd be without the people I have met here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 24, 2009, 06:33:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2009, 07:58:43 am

I'm glad that so many people read what I posted, and generally agreed with it.

;D

Let's keep the positvity flowing.  I'm not stupid, and I know that we can't be postive 100% of the time, but damn, why dwell on the negative?

I agree, lets keep the positivity flowing.There are more plusses than minuses at Bettermost.I fror one intend to stick around and continue to gain strength from all the amazing people here. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2009, 07:11:50 pm

Wow!

Blog was busy today!

Glad to see you all here, and being positive!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2009, 07:12:55 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on November 24, 2009, 02:24:50 pm

I will add I am a better person because of this experience and this community.

as Rich would say....."You can say that twice and mean it!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2009, 07:43:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Hump Day!

Thanksgiving Eve for the Americans!

;D

Hope that everyone is doing well and ready for the holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 25, 2009, 07:56:18 am

Hi Chuck,
have a wonderful thanksgiving, we do not celebrate it but at least it's a day off work !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 25, 2009, 11:16:43 am

I woke up to a wonderful message of thanks from Joe Solomonese today, and I'll bet you did too. That was such a great gesture. Happy T-Day minus one!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2009, 06:19:42 pm

Well, I was allowed to go home early today, and not only did I manage to get all my work done, I got the Christmas tree up and decorated.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 25, 2009, 07:32:45 pm

YaY for the TREE!!!  It's nice to get out of work early, too.

(http://lioninthesunflorals.com/images/Christmas_Tree_Decoration.jpg)

I hope you have time to do another "tacky decor and displays" picture thread!!  ;D  Those are fun and entertaining.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2009, 03:10:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2009, 06:19:42 pm

Well, I was allowed to go home early today, and not only did I manage to get all my work done, I got the Christmas tree up and decorated.

 ;D

You crazy Americans! I get a chuckle out of your waaayyyy too early decorating every year, and then throwing the tree out before Christmas time is over.

Added for political correctness: All Americans are welcome to chuckle about the folks who don't even know Thanksgiving, and therefore obviously have no idea about holidays in general ;D ;) :laugh:.

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 25, 2009, 07:32:45 pm

I hope you have time to do another "tacky decor and displays" picture thread!!  ;D  Those are fun and entertaining.

Oh, yes, I agree with Shasta! Please do Chuckie :).


And prematurely or not: I'd like to see your tree, if you want to share.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2009, 10:44:14 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/happy_thanksgiving.jpg)

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 

I am thankful for this forum, the friendships I've
found here as a result of Brokeback, and
all the fun and laughs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2009, 11:00:48 am

Just wanted to say that I like your habit of posting greetings in all blogs on specific days.

Happy Thanksgiving Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2009, 11:53:25 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2009, 11:00:48 am

Just wanted to say that I like your habit of posting greetings in all blogs on specific days.

Happy Thanksgiving Chuck!

Hiya Chrissi!

I try to hit all the blogs of friends I talk to here on a regular basis.  ;D  Even if they don't celebrate the holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 26, 2009, 12:18:42 pm

It's very much appreciated !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2009, 12:38:37 pm

:-*

You're welcome, Fi!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on November 26, 2009, 01:57:29 pm

Happy Turkey Day!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2009, 03:27:01 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 25, 2009, 07:32:45 pm

I hope you have time to do another "tacky decor and displays" picture thread!!  ;D  Those are fun and entertaining.

Oh yes!  I had such a laugh over them last year, Chuckie!!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2009, 03:28:53 pm

Happy thanksgiving Chuckie!!

Have a great day with your family!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 26, 2009, 04:10:49 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2009, 11:00:48 am

Just wanted to say that I like your habit of posting greetings in all blogs on specific days.

Happy Thanksgiving Chuck!

I agree!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2009, 05:59:53 pm

For all those who asked, yes, I will be doing a "Tacky Christmas Display" tour later on.  Most likely one point in late December, when all the houses are done up.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2009, 06:06:25 pm

I'm glad to hear that!

Something fun to look forward to!!  ;D

I don't hope your neighbours will disappoint us......   ::)   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 27, 2009, 12:44:18 am

look forward to the pics. I drive round for hours looking at the lights here, i love tacky !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2009, 07:19:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx340/jlgraham/Blackfridaypic.jpg)

You can not pay me enough to go out shopping today!

 :laugh:

It's about 6:30 am now, and according to some ads I've been seeing on TV, some stores have been opened for the past 2 1/2 hours already.

::)

I plan on a quick breakfast befor work, and then staying at work, and then the gym, and home where it's safe.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 27, 2009, 07:39:40 am

Good morning Chuck.  Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving yesterday.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2009, 07:51:38 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on November 27, 2009, 07:39:40 am

Good morning Chuck.  Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving yesterday.  :D

I did Dev!

;D

I hope you did too!

I'm also "fine-tuning" a year end survey that I do, so that I can post it here and on DCF.

Not sure how many replies it will get, but I think it's fun to do...makes you reflect on the past year, and remember what you did and how you felt, as well as what you achieved.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 27, 2009, 09:24:09 am

Oh! Is this the black friday thing today?

well see if you were organised like me you'd have all the crimbo presents!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2009, 01:08:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to the weekend!

I hope that everyone is having a great day!

I slept in until 10:30am!  It felt soooo good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 28, 2009, 03:12:19 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 27, 2009, 09:24:09 am

Oh! Is this the black friday thing today?

well see if you were organised like me you'd have all the crimbo presents!!

What are crimbo presents?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 28, 2009, 03:43:36 pm

Crimbo = christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 29, 2009, 07:48:27 am

Quote from: Kelda on November 28, 2009, 03:43:36 pm

Crimbo = christmas!

What you mean you've done all your Christmas shopping already? Its not Christmas eve yet!!!

I did buy a christmas presee for my brother months ago, but couldn't wait gave it to him the next day, and cause a friend of mine was heading to the States he delivered my US ones already (I can be so cheap sometimes LOL)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 29, 2009, 08:09:12 am

Quote from: ZK on November 29, 2009, 07:48:27 am

What you mean you've done all your Christmas shopping already? Its not Christmas eve yet!!!

I did buy a christmas presee for my brother months ago, but couldn't wait gave it to him the next day, and cause a friend of mine was heading to the States he delivered my US ones already (I can be so cheap sometimes LOL)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on November 29, 2009, 10:20:27 am

Morning Chuck, hope you are enjoying the last of your holiday. Have a lovely last day before we know it Monday will be here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2009, 05:30:17 pm

Quote from: ZK on November 29, 2009, 07:48:27 am

I did buy a christmas presee for my brother months ago, but couldn't wait gave it to him the next day, and cause a friend of mine was heading to the States he delivered my US ones already (I can be so cheap sometimes LOL)

lol

Well, the one you got me is still in the bag, I haven't peeked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2009, 05:31:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Oh my, I'm late today!

i've been very busy on DCF, working on a special project.

I've just about finished it now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 07:41:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well well well!

back to Monday!


I'm surprised I'm so awake right now.  I went to bed at 10pm last night, and fell right to sleep.  I had a dream that woke me up at midnight.

I was dreaming there was a large bug in the bed with me.....looked like an oversized locust, and it was crawling under the sheets, going down the side of the bed.  I got out of bed quickly, turned on the light, and pulled all the blankets and sheets off the bed.  No way was I going back to sleep without doing that.

:laugh:

Got up on time, and got on the Wii scale.  I hadn't worked out Wednesday through Sunday, and with the holiday eating, prepared myself to see a gain of about 5lbs.

According to Wii, I maintained my weight, no loss, but no gain.  ;D

Back to the gym today. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 09:29:41 am

Don't know if this was posted here before, if it was, apologies for the repeat.

How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb? ? ?



One to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed.

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.

27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs.

53 to flame the spell checkers.

41 to correct spelling/grammar flames.

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"...another six to condemn those six as anal-retentive.

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp".

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct.

156 to e-mail the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb group

203 to demand that cross posting to hardware forum, off-topic forum, and light bulb group about changing light bulbs should be stopped.

111 to defend the posting to this group saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this group.

306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.

27 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs.

14 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's.

3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group.

33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too".

12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy.

19 to quote the "Me toos" to say "Me three".

4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ.

44 to ask what is a "FAQ"

4 to say, "Didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

143 to say, "Do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs."

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post six months from now and start it all over again...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 30, 2009, 11:38:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 09:29:41 am

Don't know if this was posted here before, if it was, apologies for the repeat.

How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb? ? ?



One to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed.

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.

27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs.

53 to flame the spell checkers.

41 to correct spelling/grammar flames.

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"...another six to condemn those six as anal-retentive.

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp".

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct.

156 to e-mail the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb group

203 to demand that cross posting to hardware forum, off-topic forum, and light bulb group about changing light bulbs should be stopped.

111 to defend the posting to this group saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this group.

306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique, and what brands are faulty.

27 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs.

14 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's.

3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group.

33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too".

12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy.

19 to quote the "Me toos" to say "Me three".

4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ.

44 to ask what is a "FAQ"

4 to say, "Didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

143 to say, "Do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs."

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post six months from now and start it all over again...

 :laugh:

Clearly, whoever wrote that is some long-suffering mod.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 12:01:51 pm

Quote from: Meryl on November 30, 2009, 11:38:41 am

:laugh:

Clearly, whoever wrote that is some long-suffering mod.  ;D

I wish I was clever enough to write it. I guess I haven't suffered enough.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on November 30, 2009, 12:45:20 pm

Hi Chuck!
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and a good weekend!

I'm finally back after an extended visit to see the folks in Chicago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 30, 2009, 05:21:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 09:29:41 am

How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb? ? ?

 ;D ;D  :laugh:  :laugh:


This is hilarious Chuck!!

I've seen something similar before, but it bears repeating!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 06:57:31 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 10:22:39 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWwBdY1Yglg&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 10:23:37 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKOxG3pYfr8[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on November 30, 2009, 11:22:00 pm

LOL.

Look at the end of the cat's tail---he has been shaved. That is how the dog groomer here in town keeps her cat cut.

Hi Chuck. I am going to post a video on my blog---I thought of you when I heard it. I'm putting it over there because you'd probably ban it from your blog. LOL. It's quite countrified.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2009, 07:09:28 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on November 30, 2009, 11:22:00 pm

LOL.

Look at the end of the cat's tail---he has been shaved. That is how the dog groomer here in town keeps her cat cut.

Hi Chuck. I am going to post a video on my blog---I thought of you when I heard it. I'm putting it over there because you'd probably ban it from your blog. LOL. It's quite countrified.

I would never do that to a cat......looks odd.

I like country music, Shas!  I have a few CDs that I've burned from downloaded songs that I got from ITunes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 01, 2009, 07:38:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2009, 07:09:28 am

I would never do that to a cat......looks odd.

I like country music, Shas!  I have a few CDs that I've burned from downloaded songs that I got from ITunes.

The groomer does it because her cat is some kind of pedigreed kitty that has long hair and it gets matted up easily and the cat gets hairballs. LOL. He does look funny tho.

You do like CM? That's good to know. :) It's my fave---but I like other music too.

Haha. I am so sleepy this AM---first I typed "mustic" then "musis".   :D

Happy Tuesday! Glad you liked your hillbilly bone.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2009, 09:45:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Moving on through the week!

And it's December 1st already!  Damn! 

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 01, 2009, 11:29:49 am

Morning Chuckie!

December first, damn.  Ive got to get my house ready for christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2009, 11:49:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2009, 12:29:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 02, 2009, 11:49:13 am

Hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D

Hope you are doing well. Happy hump day :D.

Doing fine here. Christmas is approaching fast, and next weekend is Nikolaus. (I seriously have to think about prezzies.)
Nikolaus is kind of a little brother to Chistmas. You put your boots outside the door and over night Nikolaus puts a small present, some sweets, fruits and nuts into them.

Your American Santa Clause originates from Nikolaus. Nikolaus in German = Sinter Claas in Dutch = Santa Clause in English.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2009, 09:52:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Getting closer to the weekend!  Happy Thursday!

Does anyone have any plans for the weekend?  I'll be getting together with family to do Christmas shopping.

Other than that, no really big plans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2009, 09:43:29 am

Good morning Chuckie!  I hope you have a fun weekend of shopping with your family.  When I was little and still lived in NJ we went to NYC Christmas shopping and to see a movie with my Grandma.  We had so much fun!  Hey thanks for the very funny video you posted over on my blog...  Im still  smiling  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2009, 09:49:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday!

Happy Payday!!!

How is everyone?


I posted a survey up in the Polling Place!  Check it out!  Would be cool to read other answers!


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,44401.msg552801/topicseen.html#msg552801

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2009, 10:18:08 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on December 04, 2009, 09:43:29 am

Hey thanks for the very funny video you posted over on my blog...  Im still  smiling  ;D  :-*

;)

Glad you liked it, sweetie!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 05:28:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!



Well, the snow is coming down here in NJ, has been for a few hours now.

;D

However, I am home from shopping!

For those who don't know my family's shopping habits now, here is the deal.  LOL

Mom and Dad have decided they no longer want to shop for Christmas.  So they give each one of us a set amount of cash.  We then go out as a family and shop, buying our own stuff.  We pass it all back to Mom and Dad, and they wrap it and give it to us for Christmas.

:D :D :D

There was supposed to be 8 of us out today shopping.  However, with the weather 4 backed out.  Then Chris got called to work.

::)

So I decided since I cleared the day to shop, we would still shop.  Mom, Dad and I went out, and finished by 2pm.  I ended up buying:

4 pairs of dress pants for work.
2 sweat suits for the gym.
6 button down shirts in various colors.
2 pull over mock turtle-neck shirts.

And I gave my parents the money they requested for their gift.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 05, 2009, 05:35:43 pm

Very nice! Christmas shopping while it's snowing. Sounds fun and Americana!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 05:39:07 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 05, 2009, 05:35:43 pm

Very nice! Christmas shopping while it's snowing. Sounds fun and Americana!  :)

Hiya Shas!!! How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2009, 05:59:33 pm

Hi Chuck!

You only want soft packages??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 06:01:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2009, 05:59:33 pm

Hi Chuck!

You only want soft packages??

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2009, 06:10:29 pm

Don't you prefer the hard ones??  >:D   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 06:12:55 pm

perv!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 05, 2009, 06:15:57 pm

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Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 05:28:46 pm

So I decided since I cleared the day to shop, we would still shop.  Mom, Dad and I went out, and finished by 2pm.  I ended up buying:

4 pairs of dress pants for work.
2 sweat suits for the gym.
6 button down shirts in various colors.
2 pull over mock turtle-neck shirts.

And I gave my parents the money they requested for their gift.  ;D

Wow who is going to be the smartest dressed new jerseyite eh? Waits for pics starting Christmas day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2009, 06:15:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 06:12:55 pm

perv!

 ;D

Well......... the forums have taught me a thing or two...... I used to be very innocent..... ;)


 ::) ;)  :laugh:  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 05, 2009, 07:28:06 pm

Snow, that really makes me think of Xmas. I have done nothing yet, I am so behind and the weather here is awful. It has rained non stop for 2 days and is cold as well. When I say cold, I mean 60degs which now feels freezing to me !
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2009, 07:40:47 pm

Quote from: ZK on December 05, 2009, 06:15:57 pm

Wow who is going to be the smartest dressed new jerseyite eh? Waits for pics starting Christmas day

lol   :laugh:   G'day Matthew!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2009, 01:16:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 06, 2009, 01:39:59 pm

Hiya Chuck!

Hope your weekend is good so far.

Mine is almost over by now....  >:(

I have a question for you:

What scene do you love the most? DE or reunion kiss?

Don't worry, I haven't gone nuts  ;D  There's a reason why I ask    ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2009, 02:57:16 pm

Reunion kiss is my fave scene.

that kiss was 4 years in the making.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 06, 2009, 03:00:45 pm

It sure was.

And what a kiss that was!!!   ;D


And my camera case was bought right around the corner!!   ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2009, 04:30:22 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2009, 11:33:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, here we are, back at Monday!

Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is having a good day so far!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tango on December 07, 2009, 12:20:06 pm

It's kind of a dreary drizzly day here which is a let down after snow on Friday. I did get to go see The Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday and put up my Charlie Brown Christmas tree yesterday so all is good in my part of the world.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2009, 09:59:48 pm

*waves to Tango*

How's it goin'?  I hear you about the drizzly day.....we had snow on Saturday, it looked so cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2009, 10:00:51 pm

Quote from: tango on December 07, 2009, 12:20:06 pm

put up my Charlie Brown Christmas tree yesterday so all is good in my part of the world.  :)

(http://wendyusuallywanders.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/charlie-brown-tree.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2009, 05:04:00 am

Hi Tango! Nice to see you venturing in the blogs.... coffee? Cherry cake?  ;)

So a Charlie brown Xmas Tree is what? A abre tree? (the reference is lost on a Brit like me!!!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 07:22:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Tuesday morning and I'm awake.  that's a good thing.

Hope everyone is well today!

I have to go to a wake tonight.  One of my cousins was engaged to be married.  Her fiancé was found dead in his apartment last week.  Apparent heart attack.

 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2009, 07:26:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 07:22:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Tuesday morning and I'm awake.  that's a good thing.

Hope everyone is well today!

I have to go to a wake tonight.  One of my cousins was engaged to be married.  Her fiancé was found dead in his apartment last week.  Apparent heart attack.

 :-\

Oh my goodness, how horrible..  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 07:27:02 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 08, 2009, 05:04:00 am

So a Charlie brown Xmas Tree is what? A abre tree? (the reference is lost on a Brit like me!!!)

Oh, it's a bit of an explanation.

At Christmas time here, there is a half-hour cartoon that runs, called "A Charlie Brown Christmas".

Charlie Brown is not feelng Christmas, and he is made the director of the school play, in an effort to make him get into the holiday spirit.

The other kids send him to a place to get a pink aluminum tree.  He returns with a live tree, that is very similiar to the pic I posted above.  They all laugh at him, and his tree.

After another character explains what the real meaning of Christmas is, Charlie Brown puts a Chirstmas ball on the tree, and it bends over, he thinks he's killed it, and leaves.

The other kids decide the tree just needs 'love', and they wrap a blanket around the base, and add all the decorations they have, transforming it into a full, and beautiful tree.

When someone says they have a "charlie brown tree", it means one that is pretty sparse and beat up looking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 07:28:02 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 08, 2009, 07:26:13 am

Oh my goodness, how horrible..  :-\

I know!  I can't imagine......planning to spend your life with someone, to have it snatched away.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 03:59:34 pm

Oh my!

I've been busy today!!!!  However, I've gotten much work done, supplied answers for numerous questions, made myself look good to my bosses.

;D

Oh, and had a few questions about my white knot, which gave me the opportunity to answer.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2009, 04:17:50 pm

Huh???

White knot???


Hiya Chuckie!



Sorry for your cousin, what a tragedy...   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 05:11:16 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 08, 2009, 04:17:50 pm

Huh???

White knot???

Much like the pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness, and red for A.I.D.S Awareness, there is now a White Knot.


Anyone who is wearing a White Knot is saying they support marriage equality, that everyone has the right to "tie the knot".

A number of celebs have been wearing them recently.  Here's Anne Hathaway with one on her coat.


(http://www.whiteknot.org/anne/annehathawayinnaug1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 05:12:39 pm

(http://trendsupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/white-knot.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2009, 05:14:53 pm

That's wonderful!

If I lived in USA i'd wear at least 10 white knots on my clothes!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2009, 10:39:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day!

And Happy Release of Brokeback day!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2009, 03:04:29 pm

To all my Brokie friends:


12/9/05

Although we didn't know it....this day would be important to us.

Not only did it give us a piece of art that would:

touch our hearts,
make us cry
make us think
have so many meanings
and affect us in ways we never dreamed

It also started us down the path towards meeting each other.

 ;D










(http://taxine.com/fullerspicer/dozy_embrace3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 09, 2009, 03:12:17 pm

Hi Chuck.

Yeah, you're so right....

You have a way with words, you know that?


Even though it's not four years for me yet, I would NEVER EVER  in a million years have dreamt of anything even remotely like this happening!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 09, 2009, 05:35:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2009, 03:04:29 pm

To all my Brokie friends:


12/9/05

Although we didn't know it....this day would be important to us.

Not only did it give us a piece of art that would:

touch our hearts,
make us cry
make us think
have so many meanings
and affect us in ways we never dreamed

It also started us down the path towards meeting each other.

 ;D


(http://taxine.com/fullerspicer/dozy_embrace3.jpg)

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 09, 2009, 05:53:39 pm

I wonder what I was doing that day, wonder if I wrote anything.

I rode by the dam overlook today Chuck, you rememory that place I am sure. On the distant mountains there was snow and the sun was shining on them, and I could feel the tug of that time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on December 09, 2009, 06:01:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2009, 03:04:29 pm

To all my Brokie friends:


12/9/05

Although we didn't know it....this day would be important to us.

Not only did it give us a piece of art that would:

touch our hearts,
make us cry
make us think
have so many meanings
and affect us in ways we never dreamed

It also started us down the path towards meeting each other.

 ;D










(http://taxine.com/fullerspicer/dozy_embrace3.jpg)

beautiful post, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2009, 12:34:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Just got online now, after being at work for 3 1/2 hours!

Not because I was busy, but we had a power failure, and the building was completely dark.

No phones, no computers, no email, no faxes......nothing.

However, the good news is because no one could bother me, I got all my year end stuff down now!

;D

I have a completely clean cubicle! 

*does happy dance*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2009, 10:50:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Do the Friday Happy Dance!


 ;D




I'm being very productive today, but in a non - work related way.  LOL

I got all my work finished yesterday, so I came in today to a completely empty cubicle.  I spent the morning working on my Christmas cards.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 11, 2009, 11:09:50 am

Good morning chuck, happy Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 11, 2009, 11:25:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2009, 05:12:39 pm

(http://trendsupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/white-knot.jpg)

I do believe I agree with marriage equality!  Ashley is going to ask Nupie to marry her.  She's got the engagement ring picked out, and ashley is going to wear her great grandmother's wedding set. Its platnium,  the one she's getting nupie is a 1/2 carat heart shape diamond.  Of course its acceptable for MY daughter to have the right to get married, but  I agree in marriage equality for all GLBT and it feels good to have made that decision finally!   :) :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 11, 2009, 04:05:16 pm

Hi Chuck. I think the few people I have met would be reading here so will make the announcement. I do not post much but do read regularly.
I accepted a very good price for my house two weeks ago and contracts were exchanged on Thursday.
I have to be out by January 15 and have booked a flight to Dunedin on January 22.
Would appreciate people thinking of me as I face the hassle of packing up, deciding what to take and what to throw (so much collected in 28 years).
Expect to be a bit lonely for a while until I get settled.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2009, 11:37:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy weekend to you all!

Hope that everyone is well today!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 12, 2009, 06:36:00 pm

How efficient you are, you put me to shame, I have not even bought my Xmas cards yet andf I may well have missed the post date for England !!!
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for your kind words on my blog. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2009, 07:26:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone had a good weekend!!

I went to NYC for a late lunch with friends yesterday.  Being in the city in the awful weather is no fun, but lunch was great.  ;D

We had Vietnamese food, I've never had that before.  Very good.

Work should be slow, I'm hoping to finish my Christmas cards today.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 14, 2009, 08:09:43 am

Nice weekend!  Have fun at work. Mine will be slow today too--only kids that have to take semesters will be there.  ;D  Sometimes it's nice to have a slow day!

Got snow? Not us--just drizzly rain.

Were the Christmas decorations pretty in NYC?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 15, 2009, 12:00:14 pm

Hi Chuck.  We got your Christmas card yesterday and had a good laugh..  :laugh:  Thank you.  We are sending cards out today.  I cant believe Im actually into the Christmas spirit this year.  Maybe its my first ever new laptop.   My wonderful husband got it for me and already gave it to me as my Christmas present.  Its awesome  :D  Hey Chuck you are invited to stay here if you want to visit with Rob and Sue when they come in April.  Im pretty sure Sue is planning a long vacation and traveling, But Rob is probably only staying a week.  Have a nice day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2009, 07:23:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Tuesday!

Sorry for the late appearance today, it was a busy day at the office.  I had to order some sets of documents to renew a line of credit, and then I  had to book a new $20 million dollar line of credit.

One of my bosses from another office was visiting my office today, so I had to keep busy.  lmao!

Hope everyone is good!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2009, 07:24:42 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 14, 2009, 08:09:43 am

Got snow? Not us--just drizzly rain.

Were the Christmas decorations pretty in NYC?

Hiya Shas!!!

Yeah, the lights were all on and looking very pretty.  Really put me in the holiday mood!  ;D

No big snow here yet.  Mostly rain the other day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2009, 07:25:30 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on December 15, 2009, 12:00:14 pm

Hey Chuck you are invited to stay here if you want to visit with Rob and Sue when they come in April.  Im pretty sure Sue is planning a long vacation and traveling, But Rob is probably only staying a week.  Have a nice day.

aw, that's sweet.

We have some time for that yet, we'll see.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 15, 2009, 08:47:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2009, 07:24:42 pm

Hiya Shas!!!

Yeah, the lights were all on and looking very pretty.  Really put me in the holiday mood!  ;D

No big snow here yet.  Mostly rain the other day.

 ;D

That would be a fun trip -- NYC in December!

Talking to my cousin yesterday and she says, "It's supposed to be cloudy tomorrow." And I could tell she was happy about it. I expressed being puzzled and she's like, "I don't like it all sunny right now---it's more like Christmas when it's cloudy." LOL. Well, I guess that gets her in the Christmas mood. She's been in it since before Thanksgiving tho.

Clouds are okay as long as they don't hold any ICE. But I like the sun too.

Have a happy Wednesday, Chuck. I have 2 1/2 more days till vacation. YaY!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2009, 09:17:32 pm

ohhh  vacation!  Must be nice!

Althoug I've gotten a lot done at work lately, and I'm feeling very postive about it.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 16, 2009, 05:33:42 am

Hiya Chucky...haven't been in here for a while, and here you all are talking about snow for Christmas...I guess snow does signify Christmas, more than our hot and humid days here in Oz. We are so opposite to you over there....where you say, "I hope it snows for Christmas" we say "I hope its not too bloody hot for Christmas".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2009, 07:17:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day to y'all!

I got some more shopping done last night (Yay) and today is the company luncheon.

Bad side, it's about an hour drive from where I work.  Good side, that means I'll be leaving work at about 11am, having the 3 hour lunch, and then getting back about an hour before I leave for the gym.

;D

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Post by: Katie77 on December 16, 2009, 08:12:46 am

Well dont work too hard, before and after.......

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Post by: brianr on December 16, 2009, 04:32:28 pm

Sue beat me to it. Forecast 40'C (104'F) here today with hot north west winds so a total fire ban. Just the weather I loathe and makes me long for my move to the South Island of NZ. A snowy Christmas sounds like heaven. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 16, 2009, 05:19:38 pm

Seems Christmas is either very cold (up there) or very hot (down here).

Why can't it be moved to Spring.  ???

Ah, but who cares. It's fun whichever way.

Looks like I might be celebrating Christmas in the bush. Probably sharing it with the local wildlife, but it will be peaceful, and a much needed break.  :)

Hope you don't undo all that gym work at the company lunch, Chuck.  ;)

Hey, Brian, you sound as though you can't wait to get to NZ. Hope it comes soon, for you.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 16, 2009, 06:09:55 pm

Quote from: underdown on December 16, 2009, 05:19:38 pm

Looks like I might be celebrating Christmas in the bush. Probably sharing it with the local wildlife, but it will be peaceful, and a much needed break.  :)

Man Rob I'd would love to swap xmas, local wild life and peace sounds great. Me I will be spending mine with 400 people plus!

Quote from: Katie77 on December 16, 2009, 05:33:42 am

Hiya Chucky...haven't been in here for a while, and here you all are talking about snow for Christmas...I guess snow does signify Christmas, more than our hot and humid days here in Oz. We are so opposite to you over there....where you say, "I hope it snows for Christmas" we say "I hope its not too bloody hot for Christmas".

Sue send a wee bit of sunshine over here will you? Its like bloody winter here without the snow.!


Three hour lunch Chuck, man thats tough take it easy  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2009, 11:34:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is doing well today!

I'm caught up on work, and I have the radio playing christmas music behind me.  Sounds nice.  ;D

Oh, they just started playing music from "Charlie Brown Christmas" by Vince Guaraldi Trio!


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Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2009, 11:42:58 am

Hey Chuckie!
Have a great time at the lunch today :).

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Post by: optom3 on December 17, 2009, 11:52:14 am

Hi Chuck, getting caught up on blogs today as I am so quiet at work. Hope you have a wonderful lunch, I always remember a magical Xmas in NYC once with all the lights, it was the stuff of dreams and way exceeded my expectations, even snow !!
It is about 80 here today, but not humid and I have realised I have not even sent Xmas cards back to England and have way missed the posting date. I will send some today and just apologise profusely, will follow up with E cards .
If I dont get back here tomorrow, have a wonderful weekend. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 17, 2009, 10:25:32 pm

Rob's new backyard, at sunrise. (Just for Matt).  :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2009, 10:36:40 pm

That's very thoughtful for you to post that pic for Matthew, because that's the ONLY way he'll see it at sunrise.

Matthew doesn't see ANYTHING at sunrise accept his eyelids.

 :laugh:


*runs from Matthew*

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2009, 11:22:36 pm

I'm ordering something for myself for Christmas.

;D


http://www.holdenmarks.com/whiteknot.html

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Post by: ZK on December 18, 2009, 10:36:10 am

Hey Rob thats a fantastic view mate - truly stunning. I might even get up to see the dawn if I had a view like that!

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2009, 10:36:40 pm

That's very thoughtful for you to post that pic for Matthew, because that's the ONLY way he'll see it at sunrise.

Matthew doesn't see ANYTHING at sunrise accept his eyelids.

 :laugh:


*runs from Matthew*

There ya go buddy running from me again! Though theres some truth to what you wrote LOL

Actually I was thinking of you tonight and I took a pic outside the back door, all I gotta do isI figure out how to post it :o

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 19, 2009, 07:45:10 am

Welcome to Saturday Chuck and friends!

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Post by: Kelda on December 19, 2009, 08:14:57 am

Chuck.. I just got your xmas card - Very good! "Jesus Christ! Were you born in a barn!?!"

Thankyou!

And apologies but Ive been totally lax this year and havent even written any yet.. 2 for next year instead!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 19, 2009, 11:35:32 am

My roommate just came into my room laughing, holding your card, wanting to know who sent it to me.  ;D

Are you ready for the snow?!!  :P

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Post by: Penthesilea on December 19, 2009, 11:47:57 am

Also got your card today. Thanks so much :-*.
Loved the barn thingie :laugh:.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2009, 04:31:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm here late today!

:o

Snow is on the way, the light stuff started falling about an hour ago or so.  I've spent the entire morning doing baking.  I've got three stromboli, meatballs, and a bunch of cookies to make!

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2009, 11:59:13 pm

Cookies are done!

;D

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Post by: Sason on December 20, 2009, 01:23:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 19, 2009, 11:59:13 pm

Cookies are done!

Cookies are gone?


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2009, 02:01:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 19, 2009, 11:59:13 pm

Cookies are done!

;D

Ha! Cookies are done here, too :D.
Just coming back from the kitchen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 20, 2009, 02:04:40 pm

Hey Chuck!
My huaband and I got a real kick out of the card you sent. ;D ;D ;Dthank you

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:12:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is well today!

My meatballs and strombolis are done for the party I'm going to today.  ;D

and NJ looks so pretty right now, all snowy and white!






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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:14:13 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:14:33 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:14:55 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:15:53 pm

We got about 6 inches of the white stuff now, and it was Blaze's first experience with snow.  LOL




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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:16:11 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:16:51 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:17:11 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:17:42 pm

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Post by: Shasta542 on December 20, 2009, 03:18:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:15:53 pm

We got about 6 inches of the white stuff now, and it was Blaze's first experience with snow.  LOL




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Beautiful snow!!! Will you be off work tomorrow, ya think?

Blaze looks to have his thick, pretty winter coat on for sure. He has really grown.  :)

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Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2009, 03:19:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:16:11 pm

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 :laugh:
Priceless!

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Post by: underdown on December 20, 2009, 04:44:35 pm

Hey, you have a lot of overhead wires in the street, Chuck, going every which-way.

Oh, speaking of witch. I saw the show 'Wicked' Saturday night. It's playing in Sydney for a few months yet, and is quite popular.
Very Broadway, I guess. The sets and costumes were quite good. Lead singers passable. My favourites were the monkeys. Wow, they were so agile !

Blaze is really cute. Did he try eating the snow?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2009, 06:37:10 pm

LOL at Blaze's first encounter with the snow!!!

He seems to really wonder what the hell this stuff is!!??

I remember the cat we had when I grew up, when he stepped out in the snow he lifted each paw

up high and tried to shake it off with every step he took!   ;D

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 21, 2009, 07:15:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2009, 03:16:11 pm

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Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2009, 06:37:10 pm

LOL at Blaze's first encounter with the snow!!!

He seems to really wonder what the hell this stuff is!!??

I remember the cat we had when I grew up, when he stepped out in the snow he lifted each paw

up high and tried to shake it off with every step he took!   ;D

LOL thats what he looks like he's doing here, lifting up one paw high at a time.  Wow he's a gorgeous cat..  Beautiful

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:31:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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OMG!  My office building has NO HEAT today!  it's frigid here!

:o

Hope everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2009, 10:12:59 am

Any chance they'll let you out early?  :)

How was the drive in to work?

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 08:59:45 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 21, 2009, 10:12:59 am

Any chance they'll let you out early?  :)

How was the drive in to work?

The drive in was just fine, and the heat was fixed, and we stayed the whole day.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:00:17 pm

Holiday cookies!

;D


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Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:02:17 pm

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These went over really well at work.  ;D

Clockwise from the top:

Candy Cane cookies:  Peppermint extract in the cookies, and crushed candy canes on top make them minty and sweet.

Butter cookies:  Holiday shapes and light frosting to keep them from being too sweet.

Peanut butter cookies:  Made with JIF, of course!  ;D

More butter cookies

Chocolate Chip cookies:  Made with dark, milk, and white chocolate chips.

Holiday wreathes:  In the center, the same recipe to make "Rice Krispy Treats", but with corn flakes instead to look like leaves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2009, 09:15:06 pm

Pretty cookies!! I like them so colorful.


Candy Cane cookies:  Peppermint extract in the cookies, and crushed candy canes on top make them minty and sweet.

Those sound really delicious, and they look good, too! They also look like they took a lot of time to make!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:16:05 pm

I spent the entire day Saturday baking.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 21, 2009, 09:37:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:16:05 pm

I spent the entire day Saturday baking.  LOL

You are so domestic!!  ;D   I hope your new year sees you finding your forever mate and closer than ever to being able to marry him!!  :-* (Well, you may have already found him and I just don't know...but anyway---best wishes for 2010!!!!) You're such a sweet guy!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2009, 10:14:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:02:17 pm

Holiday wreathes:  In the center, the same recipe to make "Rice Krispy Treats", but with corn flakes instead to look like leaves.

 :P

I'll stick with the peanut butter. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2009, 10:02:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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There was heat in the office today!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.


OMG>......Santa's coming soon!    ;D




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2009, 10:04:16 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 21, 2009, 10:14:13 pm

:P

I'll stick with the peanut butter. ...

 :laugh:

I'm a peanut butter freak! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2009, 10:05:10 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on December 21, 2009, 09:37:36 pm

You are so domestic!!  ;D   I hope your new year sees you finding your forever mate and closer than ever to being able to marry him!!  :-* (Well, you may have already found him and I just don't know...but anyway---best wishes for 2010!!!!) You're such a sweet guy!

Nope, haven't found him yet, but I may be getting close.  ;D

Thanks for the kind wishes, sweetie!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 22, 2009, 10:10:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 22, 2009, 10:04:16 am

:laugh:

I'm a peanut butter freak! 

LOL

All your Christmas cookies look delicious enough to die for.  Homemade chocolate chip are my favorite but your candy cane cookies look scrumptious.  Have a great day, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2009, 04:00:58 pm

Your cookies look just fantastic Chuck!

Very creative!

No wonder they went over well at work LOL!

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Post by: Monika on December 23, 2009, 05:19:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:02:17 pm

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wow, Chuck. Very impressive. I would love to try one of he candy cane cookies, especilly. But they all look yummy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 23, 2009, 05:32:58 pm

I've never seen spinach cookies before!   :laugh:

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Post by: Kelda on December 23, 2009, 05:44:16 pm

god!!! You're a right little homemaker ... you're putting us all to shame!

well done you!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2009, 09:04:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry I haven't posted here.....I was a bit busy today at work!

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Post by: optom3 on December 24, 2009, 02:30:42 pm

Hi Chuck, just popping in to say Have an absoloutely wonderful Xmas and thanks for all the kind advice over the year. I am so hoping you make the Brokie Florida gathering whenever it takes place.
Peace and happiness for you at this time of year, and all you want for the New Year,
Fiona x

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2009, 12:49:35 pm

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Merry Christmas Brokie Friends!!!!

Hope you have had a happy holiday season,
and that the past year has been a great on for you!


May 2010 bring you more great things!



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Post by: Meryl on December 25, 2009, 12:51:23 pm

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Merry Christmas, Chuck!

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 25, 2009, 12:53:59 pm

Merry Christmas, friend.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2009, 11:06:24 pm

Christmas miracle at our home today.

:laugh:

Mom likes to play the scratch-off lottery cards.  So as a stocking stuffer, dad gave her some.

She ended up winning $315.00 on them!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on December 25, 2009, 11:15:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 25, 2009, 11:06:24 pm

Christmas miracle at our home today.

:laugh:

Mom likes to play the scratch-off lottery cards.  So as a stocking stuffer, dad gave her some.

She ended up winning $315.00 on them!

;D

Wooo-Hooooo!!!! Exciting!!!!  :D  Great gift!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2009, 12:41:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Day after Christmas, and I'm feeling relaxed and happy!  I hope that everyone is having a good weekend!

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Post by: dejavu on December 26, 2009, 07:29:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2009, 10:22:39 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWwBdY1Yglg&feature=related[/youtube]

ROTFLMAO!!!!

I am just now catching up on your blog, Chuck.

Poor kitty!

I love it when the kitty gets down at eye-level with the mouse.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 26, 2009, 08:03:58 pm

Hope everyone here had a Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 27, 2009, 10:26:45 am

Hi Chuck, glad to hear you had a nice relaxing Xmas and are still chilling. What a bit of luck with the scratch offs, maybe I will go and see if one shouts out at me when I fill up with gas today.
Enjoy the rest of your break.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 27, 2009, 10:33:38 am

Quote from: dejavu on December 26, 2009, 07:29:54 pm

ROTFLMAO!!!!

I am just now catching up on your blog, Chuck.

Poor kitty!

I love it when the kitty gets down at eye-level with the mouse.   :laugh:

Just seeing this too!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2009, 04:28:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry for the late appearance today!

Work was on the busy side today, but I've gotten everything in place now, and can stop by for a bit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 28, 2009, 04:37:07 pm

Doesn't your boss know The Rule, Chuck??


Work Should Never Be Allowed To Interfere With Brokie Stuff!!


 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2009, 08:56:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry for the late appearance today!

Work was on the busy side today, but I've gotten everything in place now, and can stop by for a bit!

Yes it's the same message as yesterday, it's the same excuse!     :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2009, 08:59:51 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 28, 2009, 04:37:07 pm

Doesn't your boss know The Rule, Chuck??


Work Should Never Be Allowed To Interfere With Brokie Stuff!!


 ;) ;D

yeah, if that only worked in real life.....lol....unfortunately, with the end of year stuff that's going on, it's been very busy lately.





Oh, my package arrived today!

;D

I ordered 8 White Knot pins.  Just before Christmas I went to a few of my friends and family, and asked if they wanted them, and they said yes.  I ordered pins for them, and part of the proceeds go to whiteknot.org to support the fight for gay marriage.

I'll be givng them out on New Year's Eve.


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Post by: Sophia on December 29, 2009, 09:16:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2009, 08:59:51 pm

yeah, if that only worked in real life.....lol....unfortunately, with the end of year stuff that's going on, it's been very busy lately.





Oh, my package arrived today!

;D

I ordered 8 White Knot pins.  Just before Christmas I went to a few of my friends and family, and asked if they wanted them, and they said yes.  I ordered pins for them, and part of the proceeds go to whiteknot.org to support the fight for gay marriage.

I'll be givng them out on New Year's Eve.


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thank you for inspiring me, i just ordered a white knot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2009, 09:21:13 pm

Quote from: sopylicious on December 29, 2009, 09:16:21 pm

thank you for inspiring me, i just ordered a white knot.

Very cool Sophia!

;D

Anyone who would like one can order them from here:

http://www.holdenmarks.com/hol-whiteknot-pin.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 29, 2009, 09:43:30 pm

Hi, Chuck.

The times are off by an hour on these recent posts, unless it's later than I think.

I think it's only 8:41, not 9:41.  Maybe my forum time shifting got off or somethin'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2009, 10:33:09 pm

Quote from: dejavu on December 29, 2009, 09:43:30 pm

Hi, Chuck.

The times are off by an hour on these recent posts, unless it's later than I think.

I think it's only 8:41, not 9:41.  Maybe my forum time shifting got off or somethin'.

Well, let's test.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2009, 10:34:33 pm

Well Debs, the time is right for me.  It says I posted at 9:35, and it's 9:35 here and now.

I guess your forum time is off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 30, 2009, 06:54:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2009, 09:02:17 pm

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Holiday wreathes:  In the center, the same recipe to make "Rice Krispy Treats", but with corn flakes instead to look like leaves.

I just found this now.

 :o

My European eyes get blind from looking at those colorful cookies :laugh: ;).
But the green ones take the cake (cookie in that case ;D). They look like vegetables. Like mini-broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Cooked to a mass, then take one spoonfull and let it dry in the oven. That's how they look like.

But I have to admit that I'm prejudiced against anything green in general. There's only few green food/beverage that I like.


I'm impressed with your creativity and effort though. I bake exactly one kind of christmas cookies, put sugar sprinkles on some of them and that's it :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 30, 2009, 07:05:41 am

Good morning Chuckie!

I came across news about Nena this morning, and headed over to your place to share:

Nena has become a grandma! :)


Translated from her website:

Baby is born ...

My daughter Larissa gave birth to a beautiful baby-girl on Dec 25th 2009. The baby was born healthy and peaceful at home and her name is Carla Maria. We are happy and delighted about this most wonderful Christmas present.



A recent picture from her homepage:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/c3fbaa9d.jpg)



And here's the link with more photos:

http://www.nena.de/ (http://www.nena.de/)



(hope my blasphemic words about your cookies are forgiven with this ;).
Love ya, and your cookies too :-*)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 07:34:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm here early for a change!  ;D

Hope that everyone is doing well, and getting ready for the new year!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 07:35:56 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 30, 2009, 06:54:47 am

But the green ones take the cake (cookie in that case ;D). They look like vegetables. Like mini-broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Cooked to a mass, then take one spoonfull and let it dry in the oven. That's how they look like.

You are not the first person to say this!

Sonja said they were spinach.  ;D

Someone else said they looked like guacamole.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 30, 2009, 07:41:26 am

Good morning Chuck, just popping in to see ya.  Hope you have a good day at work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 07:44:10 am

Hiya Dev!

How are you?

Work has been a bit busy with end of year stuff, but it's getting done.

We get to leave early on Thursday (3:00) but I told my customers we were leaving at 2:00, so that they get everything they want done by 2, and I can still leave on time.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2009, 03:24:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 07:35:56 am

You are not the first person to say this!

Sonja said they were spinach.  ;D

Someone else said they looked like guacamole.  ;D

 :o :o

That's a false accusation!!!

I didn't say they were spinach, I said they looked like spinach!!

It's a hell of a difference!!  >:(


And boy, did I ever get punished for that... -- eh Chuck??!!??

(Chrissi, he threatened to never let me taste them !!!!!!  :o :o because his baker's feelings were hurt!!  ::) ::) ::))





 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 06:47:11 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 30, 2009, 03:24:52 pm

(Chrissi, he threatened to never let me taste them !!!!!!  :o :o because his baker's feelings were hurt!!  ::) ::) ::))

 ;D ;D ;D

And if you keep acting like this, that will only seal the deal!

*runs from Sonja!*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2009, 07:19:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 06:47:11 pm

And if you keep acting like this, that will only seal the deal!

*runs from Sonja!*

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/seal.jpg?t=1262215105)


*grabs seal and runs after Chuck, throwing spinach cookies at him*

or maybe:

*grabs spinach cookies and runs after Chuck, throwing seal at him*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2009, 07:25:56 pm

run run run as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I'm the cookie bakin' man.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 30, 2009, 11:29:23 pm

Chuck, in a few hours it will be New Year Eve and I hope that the coming year will be full of adventures for you, and warms arms and sunsets. It is such a pleasure to have you as a part of my life experience.

(http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/chamberchoir/2005/08/02/19_jaime_anna_and_a_random_soprano.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 31, 2009, 06:47:17 am

Good morning Chuck.  Happy New Years Eve.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2009, 07:17:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that you all are well and in good spirits today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2009, 07:20:53 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 30, 2009, 11:29:23 pm

Chuck, in a few hours it will be New Year Eve and I hope that the coming year will be full of adventures for you, and warms arms and sunsets. It is such a pleasure to have you as a part of my life experience.

(http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/chamberchoir/2005/08/02/19_jaime_anna_and_a_random_soprano.jpg)

Oh my!

That's one heck of a pic!!!!  :laugh:

Truman, I'm happy that we've met, and I'm just as pleased to have you in my life as well!  I hope the new year brings you joy, security, and endless smiles!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2009, 07:21:09 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/New-Years-Time3.gif)

As we get ready to say "good-bye" to 2009
I just want to take a moment to say
that I've enjoyed my time with you all
this year, and since this forum opened.

I hope that 2010 brings you all
good health
good fortune
happiness
and all that you can wish for.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 31, 2009, 10:13:36 am

Hi Chuck,
a very, very happy New Year to you. Let's hope it's one where we see positive changes on the gay marriage front. I am sorry to say but Americans are so parochial and also hypocritical. Carry a gun, fine that's legal, marry someone you love is not, Hmmm funny old country.
Move to europe, with your style and sense of humour you would be welcomed with open arms !!!
Take care and enjoy seeing out the old and seeing in the new.

Might I suggest Santorini as a final destination for you. An amazing Greek island, wiith the most beautiful sun sets in the world, and a totally incredible gay night life scene. When I was there, I lived in the gay bars as they were way more fun. Not to mention a whole island of stunning Greek Gods of men, sigh !!!!! OK enough now, I am drooling just remembering !!! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 31, 2009, 10:21:48 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/3.gif)

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/11.gif)Happy New Year Chuck!!!(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/11.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 31, 2009, 05:06:11 pm

Happy New Year, Chuck.
To remind you of your visit downunder in 2009, a photo taken at the fireworks last night
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/19672932-600x400.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2010, 01:56:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone has properly recovered from the holidays, and is ready to go on to the new year, and make it a great year for themselves, and everyone they touch!

Thanks for the greetings heres, and Brian, I love the pic you posted!  Thanks!

I remember standing across from the bridge and opera house!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2010, 02:03:26 pm

Hiya Chuck!

Hope you had a great celebration and recovery yourself  ;D.

And that you, and everyone else, get lots of opportunities to meet Brokie friends in 2010!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2010, 07:28:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Good morning BetterMost!

Hope that everyone is ready to get back on schedule now that the holidays are over, and get back to work!

Looking back, I had a good holiday season, and I can't complain about anything.  I'm happy about that.

Bring on 2010 and new Brokie events!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 05, 2010, 07:15:37 am

Good morning Chuck.  Hope you have  a nice day.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2010, 11:00:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Good morning BetterMost!

Workin' through the week!  Hope everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 05, 2010, 12:04:25 pm

morning Chuck, just freezing here in sunny, not, Florida. Last night went down to 31 degs and I am not liking it. Hope to goodness it warms up soon ! Have a good week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2010, 12:55:45 pm

Quote from: optom3 on January 05, 2010, 12:04:25 pm

morning Chuck, just freezing here in sunny, not, Florida. Last night went down to 31 degs and I am not liking it. Hope to goodness it warms up soon ! Have a good week.

That's about where we are now with our temps at noon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 05, 2010, 03:10:34 pm

its breezy and cold but the sun is shinning which makes it very nice, for a change from the 90+ heat we get 9 months out of the year.  I welcome a cold snap now and then. Get to wear sweaters and leather jackets.  It would suck if we didnt have heat in the house or the car though.   I cant bear to be cold for too long.  :)

I have a friend who is visiting NY State and she says its 19 there. I dont think I could bear it.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 06, 2010, 07:22:52 am

Good morning Chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 06, 2010, 07:45:06 am

Hi Chuck!

Getting back in the routine at work here! Busy.

It's 10°F, so kinda cold.

Howzit with you?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2010, 11:35:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Already up to hump day!  ;D

Weekend will arrive in just a few days!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2010, 11:39:26 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on January 06, 2010, 07:22:52 am

Good morning Chuckie

Good morning Sweetie!   :-*

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 06, 2010, 07:45:06 am

Hi Chuck!

Getting back in the routine at work here! Busy.

It's 10°F, so kinda cold.

Howzit with you?  :)

Hiya Honey!   Yes, the routine is kicking into full gear here.

10°F!!!  Wow!  Right now here in NJ it's 29°F

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2010, 09:49:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Inching closer to the weekend, which works for me!

 ;D

Hope everyone is well, and maybe has good plans for the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2010, 10:04:25 am

Gay-marriage bill faces make-or-break vote in N.J. Senate

By Mary Fuchs/Statehouse Bureau

TRENTON -- New Jersey lawmakers are expecting a dramatic day here as the state's long debate about allowing gay couples to marry hits the floor of the state Senate this afternoon.

Thousands of supporters and opponents of the bill are expected to clog the Statehouse and protest outside on a cold day with wind chills in the mid-20s.

Pro-gay marriage advocates have an uphill fight to get the 21 votes needed for passage in the upper house , as only 13 senators have publicly supported the bill.

That has prompted both sides to stage a feverish fight to sway lawmakers to their side. Opponents predict it will be defeated, and supporters contend it still has a chance.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Prop%208%20Protest/-0ed38684a0f40459_large.jpg)

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/nj_senate_to_debate_gay_marria.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 09, 2010, 11:42:07 am

Good morning, Chuck!

No blog posts yesterday?

I have just caught up from the end of last year, but saw the wonderful and delicious cookie picture that Chrissi quoted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 09, 2010, 11:54:20 am

Oh, you mean the spinach cookies, Debbie?


Shhhh!!  

Not a word!!!   >:(
















 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 09, 2010, 01:07:02 pm

Nope, not a word.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2010, 12:09:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sorry for the late appearance today!!

I had a birthday party to attend, and then got home and had a phone call from New Zealand, and then another phone call from a friend that lasted 1 1/2 hours.  But I'm here now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2010, 12:11:34 am

*adds Debbie's name to the "no cookies for you!" list.*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2010, 05:18:01 pm

*considers starting an association by the name of "International Association of Chuckie Cookie Deprived Brokies", IACCDB*

*feels sure the association can count on considerable financial support from the Spinach Farmer's Union*


*makes plans to use all that money to buy cookies for the members of IACCDB*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 10, 2010, 07:05:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2010, 12:11:34 am

*adds Debbie's name to the "no cookies for you!" list.*

But, Chuck!  I really think they do look delicious!

Seriously!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2010, 08:04:14 pm

suffer

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 11, 2010, 09:11:14 am

Morning Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2010, 04:43:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Geeeez.....today was a crazy day at work....seemed like my phone and email would never stop.

but I think I got everything done.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 11, 2010, 05:19:20 pm

Heya Chuck! 
 :D

How are you doing Bud?  I feel like it's been a while since our paths have crossed around here.

My day at work has been a little wild too (I may post about it later tonight in my own blog).  Hope things have gone well for you. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2010, 07:42:17 pm

Hiya Manda!

Well, I'm home from work, and managed to drag myself to the gym, so I feel like I've been productive.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2010, 07:52:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Good morning!

Hope that everyone has recovered from Monday (:laugh:) and is moving on to Tuesday.

I feel rather awake today.  That's a good thing!  I felt like yesterday I couldn't even talk right.  I kept stammering and stuttering, and I have no idea why.

I had a total gay moment as well yesterday.  I was on the phone with a client, and was talking about an account that had letters in the title (ex: A & B company)......and the customer asked  "are you saying "M" or "N".  So I said to him "M as in....." and my brain blanked out on an "M" word, and I said "Madonna".

 :laugh:

I'm sure the customer hung up and said "Well.....how about that...Chuck's gay."

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 12, 2010, 12:11:47 pm

Good morning, Chuck!

Funny story.   :laugh:


(Madison, Monroe, Maria, Martin, Mars, Marshall, Mother...)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2010, 09:50:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

I found a dancing smilie that I think is weird, and therefore, funny.


(http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo165/petrifiedsprings/dancing_by_Urumbumburu.gif)


Perhaps he'll appear in a few blogs today..... ;)  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2010, 07:19:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

I'm here on the early side because I have a meeting today, but can't remember what time!  :laugh:

So I wanted to make sure I got here, just in case the meeting is in the morning.

Today is my dad's bday.  ;D

He's 71.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 14, 2010, 01:41:46 pm

A big Happy Birthday to your Dad, Chuck!  And an early one to you, as I'll be traveling tomorrow.  Hope it's a great one. 8)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/happy-birthday.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 14, 2010, 05:00:30 pm

Happy birthday Chuck's dad!!

Ask your son for some cookies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 14, 2010, 08:05:54 pm

OMG Chucks responsible for the creating the gay alphabet  ::)

C Cher
D Disco
M Madonna

I'd patent the idea buddy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 14, 2010, 08:12:14 pm

Sorry, Matt, it's been done.  Love the "B".

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5sfwm-DqEA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on January 14, 2010, 08:35:07 pm

thanks for enlighting me in the gaywor(l)d. It was so funny. Now i know how I shall explain the alphabet to my schoolkids.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 06:29:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

Thanks for the early bday greetings!   LMAO at the gay alphabet!  That's hysterical!  Nicely done, BBP!!!  Sorry Matthew, looks like you lose out on that one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 06:33:51 am

Oh, and we mustn't forget what today also is!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/mlkj.jpg)


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Martin-Luther-King.jpg)


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/martin_luther01_800.jpg)


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/mlk.jpg)


And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of "interposition" and "nullification" -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight; "and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:33:37 am

And this is how I found my cubicle this morning.

 ;D

Sorry for the bad quality, my cell camera isn't that great.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:34:11 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:34:59 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/3.jpg)


Everyone gets the tiara and septre on their bday.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:35:29 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/4.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on January 15, 2010, 10:20:48 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/ballons/6.gif)

Happy Birthday Chuck!!

What a nice surprise to find your desk decorated!!  :D

I hope you have fun today, and a nice weekend to follow!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 15, 2010, 11:15:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:34:11 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1.jpg)

Your cube is entirely too neat, clean, and orderly.  >:(

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 11:32:26 am

Quote from: atz75 on January 15, 2010, 10:20:48 am

(http://bestsmileys.com/ballons/6.gif)

Happy Birthday Chuck!!

What a nice surprise to find your desk decorated!!  :D

I hope you have fun today, and a nice weekend to follow!  ;D

I'm sure I will......they're taking me out to lunch today.  ;D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 15, 2010, 11:15:58 am

Your cube is entirely too neat, clean, and orderly.  >:(

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!  ;D  :-*

;D

I hate when my cube gets cluttered!  I try to keep on top of things and keep it neat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 15, 2010, 11:39:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 11:32:26 am

I hate when my cube gets cluttered!  I try to keep on top of things and keep it neat.

Yes, but if you keep it too clean, somebody might notice, think there isn't enough work for you, and make you redundant.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 15, 2010, 12:04:08 pm

Chuck, it is my sincere wish that this annual observance of your nativity will exceed your wildest expectations for it and that when you return from the observance of both your own nativity and that of the late Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., that you will find your cubicle to be in a state of the upmost preparedness.  :laugh:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d7XuZg5gkk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on January 15, 2010, 12:21:12 pm

                            (http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/645/tinkerbellhappybirthdayav2.jpg)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 15, 2010, 02:22:24 pm

Yay !!!!  Happy birthday Chuck, no one wears a stetson/cowboy hat with quite as much panache as you.  I really hope I get to meet you in April and put a voice to the written word.

As my dad always says, you are only one day older than yesterday !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 15, 2010, 03:53:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:34:59 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/3.jpg)

Everyone gets the tiara and septre on their bday.

 :laugh:

Love that tiara.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2010, 05:30:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 14, 2010, 08:12:14 pm

Sorry, Matt, it's been done.  Love the "B".

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5sfwm-DqEA[/youtube]

LOL!

You gotta love that "B"!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 15, 2010, 05:47:33 pm

Happy Birthday to one of  the funniest guys I know... cant wait to meet you in person some time!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeWp7bFA-TQ[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2010, 05:53:07 pm

Happy birthday Chuckie!!!

here are some b'day cookies for you


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/IMG_1102.jpg)

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/Bng057.jpg)

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/greenpuddingcookies001.jpg)

Enjoy!!
and have a great birthday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 15, 2010, 11:17:35 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCKY


CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS....XXXXXXX

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 16, 2010, 12:05:22 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 15, 2010, 11:15:58 am

Your cube is entirely too neat, clean, and orderly.  >:(

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!  ;D  :-*

Bet ya File thirteen is overflowing!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 16, 2010, 01:03:51 am

Quote from: ZK on January 16, 2010, 12:05:22 am

Bet ya File thirteen is overflowing!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

File thirteen.......is that the MISCELLANEOUS file.........I had a whole filing cabinet for that when I was working, and whenever I was looking for something, it was alsways in there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2010, 11:33:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to the weekend!

(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab153/pakee01/thank%20you/Thank-You4thjuly.jpg)(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab153/pakee01/thank%20you/Thank-You4thjuly.jpg)

Big thanks for all the birthday wishes!

Meryl, Amanda, Jeff, Truman, Sophia, Sonja, Fiona, Dev, Kelda, Sue, Matthew!  ;D  Thanks for the greeings here!

Debs and Paul, thanks for the cards, they arrived the day before!  ;D  :-*

Rich!  Thanks for the phone call and the singing!

Karen, thanks for the PM!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 16, 2010, 11:34:39 am

Good morning, Chuck!

You're so welcome.

Now I hope you have a good (and long  ;D ) weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2010, 11:00:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is doing well!

It's a three day weekend for me, Monday being a holiday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 18, 2010, 01:26:27 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 16, 2010, 01:03:51 am

File thirteen.......is that the MISCELLANEOUS file.........I had a whole filing cabinet for that when I was working, and whenever I was looking for something, it was alsways in there.

When I say "file 13", I mean the wastebasket. I'm not sure about KIWI file 13.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2010, 12:02:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It felt good to sleep in today!  ;D

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

I'm goin out today to see "Imaginarium of Dr. Panarsus".  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 18, 2010, 12:48:27 pm

Have fun at PARNASSUS, Chuckie!  I am eager to hear your thoughts!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2010, 04:43:03 pm

Just got back from taking my mom to see "Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus".

It was not the type of movie either of us generally goes to see, but we both enjoyed it.

Heath was fantastic, as usual.  Terry Gilliam did a great job as well with the direction.  I did find it amusing that when the characters were in the "real world", they were always confined to small spaces, but once they walked through a mirror, it was a never ending world.

Special effects were fantastic, and I would go to see it again.

We saw it in a small theater in the town of Montclair, NJ.....a rather liberal town, and the theater plays movies that may not be played elsewhere.  I figured it had been out for a while now, and we may be the only people in the place, but we had over 20 people there, including us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 06:53:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

I slept well, but kept having a strange dream.....

I was with Brokies at a gathering...but it was a strange assortment of Brokies.....Jari, Ted, myself, Teresa, and Tom (BrokebackTom) and we were driving to a gathering.  However, I had to stop at the local supermarket where I was the store owner and manager.

 ???

Oh, yeah, and we were getting ready to shut down for an impeding snow storm.  In Florida.


 ???

Sometimes, I just don't get my dreams.   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 19, 2010, 07:39:00 am

Hi Chuck.

Just passin by and thought I'd pop in and say g'day.  :)

Funny about dreams ...
There's a theory that our dreams are, in fact, reality; and when we think we are awake, that's actually a dream.

Sometimes I wish it were true.

Have fun in your store.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 07:41:07 am

Quote from: underdown on January 19, 2010, 07:39:00 am

Funny about dreams ...
There's a theory that our dreams are, in fact, reality; and when we think we are awake, that's actually a dream.

That would mean that BetterMost, DCF, and all the friendships are just dreams.  LOL  We're all dreaming the same thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 19, 2010, 07:46:14 am

Sure. Sometimes, amazing things happen only in dreams.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 19, 2010, 07:49:44 am

Oh well, I'm about to hit the shower and go to bed ... back to reality.  ;)

Have a bonza day, mate.
Great that you and your mum enjoyed Imaginarium.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 19, 2010, 09:01:09 am

Morning Chuck, sorry I have been absent from your blog for a bit, but so gald you enjoyed the I maginarium. I love some of my dreams in fact I quite often don't want to wake from them I am having such a good time !!!
Can't post about that here, but sure would make some good video footage !
Hope all is well in your world and even though I am not going to the rodeo I hope I get to meet you, to see that big smile in real life would be a treat !
Have a great day, honestly I am starting to sound like an American ! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 19, 2010, 01:17:36 pm

Good morning, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2010, 05:06:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2010, 09:34:59 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/3.jpg)


Everyone gets the tiara and septre on their bday.

 :laugh:

You mean you only got that tiara on your birthday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2010, 05:10:01 pm

Quote from: underdown on January 19, 2010, 07:39:00 am

Funny about dreams ...
There's a theory that our dreams are, in fact, reality; and when we think we are awake, that's actually a dream.

Sometimes I wish it were true.

 :o  I hope not! That would mean that I have no life and my life is a nightmare!  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 05:12:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 19, 2010, 05:06:43 pm

You mean you only got that tiara on your birthday?

Just for the day!   On Friday it goes to the next coworker for their birthday.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2010, 05:14:59 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 19, 2010, 05:06:43 pm

You mean you only got that tiara on your birthday?

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 05:12:11 pm

Just for the day!   On Friday it goes to the next coworker for their birthday.   :laugh:

We'll have to get you one of your own, then.  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 07:54:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 19, 2010, 05:14:59 pm

We'll have to get you one of your own, then.  ;D  :-*

I already have a mariconera, I don't need a tiara.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2010, 07:40:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

I had a bad night's sleep.....couldn't get my brain to shut off at all, tossed and turned for a few hours before I drifted off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 20, 2010, 07:50:12 am

Get up and drink hot (decaf) tea and read a boring book next time.  :P ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2010, 09:19:12 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 20, 2010, 07:50:12 am

Get up and drink hot (decaf) tea and read a boring book next time.  :P ;)

If I had done that, instead of being awake and annoyed, I would've been awake, annoyed, bored, and had to pee.


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on January 20, 2010, 07:09:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 20, 2010, 09:19:12 am

If I had done that, instead of being awake and annoyed, I would've been awake, annoyed, bored, and had to pee.


 :laugh:

 :D :laugh: :laugh:

Well, then, I have another remedy to tell you, but it's not polite to talk about in mixed company.   :-X ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2010, 07:16:09 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 20, 2010, 07:09:01 pm

:D :laugh: :laugh:

Well, then, I have another remedy to tell you, but it's not polite to talk about in mixed company.   :-X ::)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 21, 2010, 06:29:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 07:54:00 pm

I already have a mariconera, I don't need a tiara.

 :laugh:

And the halo. Don't forget the halo !  ;D



* nah ... can't picture it .... Chuck only has a devil outfit *

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 21, 2010, 06:31:14 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 20, 2010, 07:09:01 pm

:D :laugh: :laugh:

Well, then, I have another remedy to tell you, but it's not polite to talk about in mixed company.   :-X ::)

Awwww.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 21, 2010, 06:40:38 am

Hey, it's Thursday night in Sydney.
Friday tomorrow ... YAY.

Actually, I'm in Wollongong (that's South of Sydney).
That's why I have a broadband signal.
Had to go home for the night last night. Cat to feed, rubbish bins to take in ... and it's 156 km away !
But, at least I had to go to a meeting at HO in the afternoon, and was halfway home anyway.
Had to be up with the crows this morning, 'tho, and on the road at 6 am.

Oh well. Nearly bed-time again.
Have a beaut day, folks.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2010, 06:48:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Stopping by early today!  I have an hour drive to a business meeting that starts at 9, so I need to be at work a little earlier than usual.

Didn't want to get caught up and not have the chance to say "hi" to you all!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2010, 06:52:50 am

Quote from: underdown on January 21, 2010, 06:29:38 am

* nah ... can't picture it .... Chuck only has a devil outfit *

I beg your pardon?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 21, 2010, 07:22:39 am

Oh.
You know.
Horns and things.

*
*
*
Ah, never mind.   ::)

(If we weren't in mixed company, I might have said 'horny')  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2010, 07:35:50 am

Quote from: underdown on January 21, 2010, 07:22:39 am

Oh.
You know.
Horns and things.

*
*
*
Ah, never mind.   ::)

(If we weren't in mixed company, I might have said 'horny')  ;D

uh huh.



 ::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 21, 2010, 08:43:20 am

Good morning, chuck
Have a good meeting

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 21, 2010, 10:23:02 am

Chuck have you ever been to Ft. Lee, New Jersey?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on January 21, 2010, 10:34:43 am

Best wishes with your meeting Chucklets! Catch ya latah.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2010, 01:14:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2010, 07:54:00 pm

I already have a mariconera, I don't need a tiara.

 :laugh:

Oh, sure you do. It goes with being FABULOUS!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2010, 01:22:10 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 21, 2010, 10:23:02 am

Chuck have you ever been to Ft. Lee, New Jersey?

And do you know a Mr. Richard Fader?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2010, 04:22:34 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 21, 2010, 10:23:02 am

Chuck have you ever been to Ft. Lee, New Jersey?

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2010, 01:22:10 pm

And do you know a Mr. Richard Fader?

 ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on January 21, 2010, 05:36:43 pm

It's always SOMETHING!  (http://www.forumsextreme.com/images/sHa_hehe.gif)

(http://www.foothilltech.org/jkindred/Roseanne%20RoseannaDanna.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2010, 06:56:09 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2010, 01:22:10 pm

And do you know a Mr. Richard Fader?

A Dick Fader?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2010, 01:31:07 am

Hi Jackie!

I really miss our conversations.  The PMs and phone calls always made me laugh.  I will never forget that day.  I was watching the Dave Cullen forum very closely.  We had just lost Heath, and those closest to you were praying for you.

I stepped away to have lunch, and came back to find the message from Nellie that you had left us.

My cubicle at work is full of pics from the travels I've done due to Brokeback and this forum.  My coworkers know I'm a "Brokie" and just at that moment they came to my cube to tell me they were sorry about Heath.  I then told them about you, and had a mini break down.

I wanted to mourn for you properly, but I had a job to do.  I'm a mod on the "Fan" threads on DCF, and the Heathens were in shock and mourning so hard.  I was getting emails, PMs, Instant Messages, even phone calls in some cases.  I was needed, so I pushed aside my grief for you, and was there for them.

Oxford was coming, and a memorial service was planned.  Wayne surprised me by telling me how much you liked my poetry, and asked me to prepare a piece for your service.  I guessed that would be my time to grieve.  However, I hate public speaking (I'm sure you were watching me with a smirk on your face.  ;) ) and I was so focused on not messing up your service, that I got through it without incidence.

It was only after watching our movie, that it hit me, because you weren't there with us to see it.  I left before the credits ended, and walked outside for air.  Thankfully, some Brokies followed me.  That's where I had my breakdown.

I think of you every day, Jackie.  I have this picture on my dresser, and I see it each day when I wake, and when I get ready for bed.


(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/djbdc9/IMG_1384.jpg)




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering037.jpg)

And this one hangs on the wall of my cubicle at work.

Thank you for being there when I needed you, Jackie.  Thanks for sharing your knowledge, for your kind heart, for your calming demeaner, and your shoulder and ear, whenever I needed them.

I hope I was able to return the favors for you.

You greeted me at the Texas BBQ, the Bay City gatheirng, some of the slash bashes, and the Colorado BBQ.  I know you'll be there to greet me at the gates when it's my time to cross over.

Love you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 23, 2010, 02:36:48 am

I love you Chuck!
Hugs and tears for you here! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: pnwDUDE on January 23, 2010, 02:49:49 am

Chuck, thanks for that wonderful tribute to Jackie. She meant a lot to me. I will never forget the wonderful time we had when she visited Steve and I. Times before the politics and BS, and they were good. She reminds me of that. Thanks again.

Brad 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 23, 2010, 12:57:54 pm

((( Chuck )))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 23, 2010, 02:05:44 pm

Hugs, Chuck
Sadly I never met Jackie in person but her messages to the forum and even one to me personally, as well as the response to her by people like yourself showed me what a lovely person she was.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2010, 02:36:56 pm

Quote from: bradINblue on January 23, 2010, 02:49:49 am

Chuck, thanks for that wonderful tribute to Jackie. She meant a lot to me. I will never forget the wonderful time we had when she visited Steve and I. Times before the politics and BS, and they were good. She reminds me of that. Thanks again.

Brad 

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Brokie%20Gathering%20Shots/06-5-28PortlandGathering.jpg)


Back Row:BradInBlue, Steve and Painted Shoes
Front Row:imennisshesjack & ImJackshesEnnis, RobInPuyallup and Trigger_Hippie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 23, 2010, 03:04:57 pm

Chuck, What a wonderful and moving tribute to Jackie! For some reason I feel I was meant to visit Bettermost today and read that. It has to do with that idea I always hold that things are meant to happen. I can't really explain any other reason I logged on right now. I have drifted away a lot over the past few months. As Brad says, I think going back to the days before the politics and BS makes us realize why we ended up here to begin with. I truly feel that I am loosing friendships left and right because I have drifted away. I really don't want that to happen. I've just been at a strange point in my life where I don't really know which way to go next. Anyway, thank you so much for reminding me what I came here for in the first place.

Jack

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2010, 04:41:16 pm

To light a candle for Jackie, choose any unlit candle at Gratefulness.org ~ Paint (http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Paint).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 24, 2010, 08:50:09 am

I never knew, Jackie, which seems to be my loss, but ((((((Chuck)))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on January 24, 2010, 12:06:36 pm

I only met her once at the BBQ in Colorado, but she was an incredibly nice and caring person.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 24, 2010, 02:09:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2010, 04:41:16 pm

To light a candle for Jackie, choose any unlit candle at Gratefulness.org ~ Paint (http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Paint).

I lit a candle for Jackie even though I never knew her.  Im sorry for your loss Chuck.  I believe she was a wonderful person. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 24, 2010, 05:27:54 pm

{{{{{{ Chuck }}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 24, 2010, 06:15:26 pm

(((Chuckie)))

Thank you for linking the candles page. I didn't know there's one for Jackie.
Like Jack, I only met her at the BBQ 2007, but I had the fortune to get to know her there. She won my heart literally within the first two minutes I talked to her. And within the first five minutes, she gave me a present, one of those reunion-embrace buttons, I'm sure you know them - just like that. Jackie handed out buttons and love like she had a cornucopia of them. And she did.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2010, 09:23:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone has had a good weekend, and ready for the new week.

 ;D


Many thanks to you all who came here and posted to support me while I was missing Jackie this weekend.  She loved her Brokie friends, and talked often of those she had yet to meet.  For those of you she hadn't met, she would've loved you all.  For those of you she did meet, even just once, rest assured, you held a place in her heart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 25, 2010, 11:34:35 am

Oh Chucky, Ive been away from your thread and I just came in tonight and read your letter to Jackie.

What a wonderful gift you have of the memories and the friendship with such a wonderful lady, and she will never be gone, while those thoughts of her continue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 25, 2010, 04:19:23 pm

        I am a few days late of your letter, with my reply.  But when I think of Jackie, I think of the  word
"SHARING."  She had a sharing heart.  She shared her love, her smile, her Brokie Memoralia, and , it seemed
everything.  She gave all she had in that way, it felt.  What more can you say about a person.  That is as good as it gets~

              {{{{{{Chuck}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2010, 07:01:27 pm

It's never too late to share a memory, Janice. 

Thanks for posting!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2010, 04:24:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm feeling great today!

I set up a new loan with no problems, solved a few customer issues, managed to get all my work done, and received word that I'm getting a bonus.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 26, 2010, 04:27:39 pm

Hey Morbido!

Thanks so much for the Xmas card, it arrived today!!!!    :o :o :o   ;D

USmail must have sent it with some sort of swimming snail across the Atlantic....    ::) ::) ::)


It's very funny, just like everyone said.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 26, 2010, 07:51:53 pm

Congratulations, Chuckie!  You work like a madman, at least when you're not traveling ;) , and completely deserve it. I'm very proud of you! :*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 27, 2010, 05:08:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 26, 2010, 04:24:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm feeling great today!

I set up a new loan with no problems, solved a few customer issues, managed to get all my work done, and received word that I'm getting a bonus.

;D

woh wee! Will you be spending on another trip!?

Btw -- do you live near Cliffside Park in New Jersey? Ive explained more in the September NYC thread but Cal wishes to go there while we're in the Ny/NJ area....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2010, 07:06:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a good day!

I'm on the road today, have to drive to Princeton, and then going to a "goodbye" lunch for two employees who are leaving the company.

;D

Thanks to everyone for the congrats on my bonus.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2010, 07:07:37 am

Hiya Kelda!

I'm about a half hour drive from Cliffside Park.  Not a far ride at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2010, 10:07:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greetings from snowy NJ!

We have a decent snow falling right now.....made my morning commute a tad slick, I fish-tailed once, but thankfully, no one saw it.

:laugh:

Here at work in one piece, and getting busy!

how are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 28, 2010, 10:44:32 am

Snow for us today, too.

Even more snow :-\. I'm ready for spring.

We had a winter with relatively much snow last winter, so I thought we won't get much of the white stuff this year. I skipped changing my tires to winter tires. Now I'm trapped in the village most of the time :P.
Everytime I think "Oh this will be the last few flakes, it's not worth the bother to change the tires" - and every time we do get more snow. ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 28, 2010, 04:39:29 pm

Snow here too. Yesterday we had a real snow storm, today was a beautiful winter's day, cold and sunny. Too bad I was at work all day....  ::)

Congrats to the bonus, Chuck!
Now you can go on even more brokie trips!!   ;)

What do you think of the Xmas card arriving only now?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2010, 04:50:54 pm

I don't know how y'all can drive in the snow.
We get an inch and everything closes.
Seriously we usually get ice before we get snow so it's nasty.
We are supposed to get some this weekend. Snow sleet and freesing rain accumulations 3-6inches. :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2010, 08:53:32 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2010, 04:50:54 pm

I don't know how y'all can drive in the snow.  We get an inch and everything closes.  Seriously we usually get ice before we get snow so it's nasty.  We are supposed to get some this weekend. Snow sleet and freesing rain accumulations 3-6inches. :P

Wussy southern boy!


*runs from Big Brother Rich*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BayCityJohn on January 28, 2010, 09:04:32 pm

I'm quite happy with 8 inches.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2010, 09:49:29 pm

Quote from: BayCityJohn on January 28, 2010, 09:04:32 pm

I'm quite happy with 8 inches.

 :o :laugh:


Hiya John!!!     :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2010, 10:12:48 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 28, 2010, 04:39:29 pm

What do you think of the Xmas card arriving only now?   ;D

I got a number of messages from Euros who told me their cards have just begun to arrive.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2010, 09:25:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday!  And for me, payday!  ;D

The one day where it's good to come to work!   :laugh:

Don't have any plans for the weekend, but that's fine by me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2010, 09:33:55 am

Quote from: loneleeb3 on January 28, 2010, 04:50:54 pm

I don't know how y'all can drive in the snow.
We get an inch and everything closes.

No wonder ya'll lost the War. ...  ;D  ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2010, 11:36:02 am

Oh snap!

Better be careful!  Rich is bigger than you!



*side note*  I just love cleaning up other people's mistakes.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 29, 2010, 12:29:05 pm

Happy Friday Chuck.  Have a good weekend

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2010, 12:47:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2010, 11:36:02 am

Oh snap!

Better be careful!  Rich is bigger than you!

But I know how to drive in the snow. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 29, 2010, 02:23:57 pm

Hi Chuck
have a wonderful weekend, hope it is chock full of good things !! Me I will just be happy if Murray wins the Aussie  Open ! Oh and if I don't have to get James arrested ! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2010, 03:18:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to Saturday!  ;D

Slept it, and then helped dad instaling new medicine chests and a cabinet in the two bathrooms.  Had a light lunch, and going to the gym soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 30, 2010, 03:30:13 pm

Hello Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2010, 02:19:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, it's freezing here in NJ today, but the sun is out and the skies are blue!

I've just accomplished something that I can't get into here......but I'm grinning from ear to ear!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 31, 2010, 03:22:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2010, 02:19:09 pm

I've just accomplished something that I can't get into here......but I'm grinning from ear to ear!

;D

OOOH-ERRRR!! Sounds Saucy!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2010, 03:31:50 pm

Not really saucy.......but it's definitely a good thing.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 31, 2010, 03:57:41 pm

Accomplished...hmmm.

Oh, well, it's a secret.

Hi, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2010, 07:58:15 pm

Spent an hour at the gym working out.  Something funny (to me) happened.

The gym has tv screens on most of the exercise equipment.  I usually watch a channel that has music videos on it.  They also run commercials on gym policy (don't leave equipment on the floor, no cell phones and such) and in one of the commercials there is a woman using the machine, watching figure skating while working out.

I thought to myself "Yeah, I'll never see that happen."

So when I started my workout, I plugged my headset into the TV, and whoever was on the machine before me had the set the TV to channel 4.   Figure skating was on.

;D

I love figure skating, so I watched it.  Then I thought of how that must've looked, a guy on the workout machine, watching triple axels and layback spins.

:D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 01, 2010, 05:19:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2010, 07:58:15 pm

Spent an hour at the gym working out.  Something funny (to me) happened.

The gym has tv screens on most of the exercise equipment.  I usually watch a channel that has music videos on it.  They also run commercials on gym policy (don't leave equipment on the floor, no cell phones and such) and in one of the commercials there is a woman using the machine, watching figure skating while working out.

I thought to myself "Yeah, I'll never see that happen."

So when I started my workout, I plugged my headset into the TV, and whoever was on the machine before me had the set the TV to channel 4.   Figure skating was on.

;D

I love figure skating, so I watched it.  Then I thought of how that must've looked, a guy on the workout machine, watching triple axels and layback spins.

:D :D

Very fancy gym to each have your own TV screen!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2010, 07:15:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back to Monday!  Bleh!

So, what's everyone doing today?  Is everyone well?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 01, 2010, 08:08:54 am

Hi Chuck. I'm well, but I would gladly sleep til noon instead of slogging thru the snow and letting my car warm up for 15 minutes and driving to work and working all day. LOL. But I'm glad to be well.  ;D

Your sentiments about Monday about sums up my attitude.

Take care and look forward to Friday. I'm going to take off an hour early today I think.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 01, 2010, 06:23:27 pm

Hi Chuck.   I am well.  Its chilly and raining in florida.  I'll take it over snow and ice though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 02, 2010, 03:32:21 am

Good morning Chuckie!  :)

I thought I'd be the first one in your blog today and greet you with something that makes you smile.

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Hope you have a great day today! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 02, 2010, 05:25:25 am

Is that a kitty trying to get to a peanut butter and banana sandwish?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2010, 07:02:13 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 01, 2010, 08:08:54 am

Hi Chuck. I'm well, but I would gladly sleep til noon instead of slogging thru the snow and letting my car warm up for 15 minutes and driving to work and working all day. LOL. But I'm glad to be well.  ;D

Your sentiments about Monday about sums up my attitude.

Take care and look forward to Friday. I'm going to take off an hour early today I think.  :)

Well, that would compensate somewhat for the effort of getting there, hey.  :)

Of course, that's an hour less than the usual ten, right?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2010, 07:14:26 am

Darn, just had an update for the 'compatibility view' in Explorer 8 ... and it's doing strange things to BetterMost.

(Guess it might clear up when I re-boot).

Oh well, nearly time for bed.
Say, does a TV for the bed count as an exercise TV? There's one in this hotel room I'm staying in tonight.
At the moment I'm spending 2 days / 1 night per week at the Wollongong branch office. 162 km from home !
So they are 2 long, 10 hours plus one of those trips, days. All for the good of the country, 'though.  :-\

Hope everyone has a fantastic day.  :-*
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 02, 2010, 07:22:19 am

Quote from: underdown on February 02, 2010, 07:02:13 am

Well, that would compensate somewhat for the effort of getting there, hey.  :)

Of course, that's an hour less than the usual ten, right?  ;D

It's amazing what I can get done in my little town if I take off an hour early: went to the bank, picked up a prescription at the pharmacy, got groceries, visited a lady in the nursing home, and fed the dogs all before I usually even get home! I was happy.

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Wish I could get off that early every day.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2010, 07:36:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I've got an 11:00am conference call, and then an 11:30am meeting with all the RAs (Relationship Assistants).  Hopefully neither will be too boring.

;D

how is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2010, 07:40:32 am

We're all good, Chuck.

Hope you have an interesting day. Sounds like it might be.

Bet, like me, you can't cram anywhere near as much into an hour as Shas does.
Some people just have way too much energy, hey?  :D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2010, 07:43:51 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 02, 2010, 07:22:19 am

It's amazing what I can get done in my little town if I take off an hour early: went to the bank, picked up a prescription at the pharmacy, got groceries, visited a lady in the nursing home, and fed the dogs all before I usually even get home! I was happy.

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Wish I could get off that early every day.  

If I were your boss, and you could do that much in an hour, I'd let you off early every day.  :D

(yawn) ... goodnight folks.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2010, 07:46:39 am

Quote from: underdown on February 02, 2010, 07:14:26 am

Darn, just had an update for the 'compatibility view' in Explorer 8 ... and it's doing strange things to BetterMost.

(Guess it might clear up when I re-boot).

Hiya Rob....sounds like a problem IO was having a while ago with both Dave Cullen Forum and BetterMost.

The "text box" where I would type messages would "jump" if I was doing a lot of typing, and signature lines and images would "go over" the borders of a post, and appear in the posts below.

At the top of your computer screen, you should see three buttons next to your address box. 


(http://www.west-wind.com/Weblog/images/200901/WindowsLiveWriter/JSONDateParsingandASP.NET_DE71/image_0fa2f0f9-9548-4516-b801-45bcc70aa8d9.png)

If you click the one that's circled, you should get the message that the arrow is pointing to, and it should stop the issues.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2010, 09:53:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2010, 07:36:04 am

RAs (Relationship Assistants).

Sounds like a marriage counselor. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 02, 2010, 09:59:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2010, 07:46:39 am

Hiya Rob....sounds like a problem IO was having a while ago with both Dave Cullen Forum and BetterMost.

The "text box" where I would type messages would "jump" if I was doing a lot of typing, and signature lines and images would "go over" the borders of a post, and appear in the posts below.

At the top of your computer screen, you should see three buttons next to your address box. 


(http://www.west-wind.com/Weblog/images/200901/WindowsLiveWriter/JSONDateParsingandASP.NET_DE71/image_0fa2f0f9-9548-4516-b801-45bcc70aa8d9.png)

If you click the one that's circled, you should get the message that the arrow is pointing to, and it should stop the issues.

Thank you Chuck! :D :-*
I had the same problems after switching to IE 8. Thus I switched my browser yet again to Google Chrome. Anyway, I'll go back to IE and try your trick. Hope it'll work for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 02, 2010, 11:19:31 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Couldn't log on to Dave Cullen just now, so Good Morning over here.

Hope your conference call and meeting go quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 02, 2010, 12:12:50 pm

Hiya Chuck, I'm having the same type of problems ever since downloading IE8 three weeks ago.  The home page is frozen as it was on Jan 11, and when I click on "show unread posts since last visit", it only brings up the two that were unread as of Jan 11 and I have to then click on "show all unread posts".  Sometimes they are viewable then, and sometimes I get heiroglyphics (sp?).  Originally when I had the problem, the "show new replies to your posts" button didn't work either, but Chrissie helped me get that fixed.  The weird thing is, and forgive me, but I'm not real savvy when it comes to computers, is that I don't enter this site thru IE; I open it up thru AOL.  I never even open up IE to see all the sites I look at, so I can't understand it.  Anyway, after seeing your post, I *did* open up IE8, and went in and listed this site under "Compatibility View".  I then closed BM, and reopened it, to no change.  I then shut down my computer, and restarted it, to no change.  I'm THIS close to removing IE8 entirely, as it's very frustrating having to go back and forth and click a hundred buttons just to see what the BM folks are doing twice a day.  Any suggestions?  Thanks buddy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2010, 01:27:12 pm

Geeeez......I'm sorry Mandy, but I have no clue.

I was not having as severe issues as you were, they were very mild compared to what you are going through.

It seems that a lot of people are having some major crap with IE8.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2010, 05:35:32 pm

Thanks Chuck.

There is a solution, apparently.

When I upgraded to IE8 6 months ago, I noticed when I was writing a post longer than the text window the bottom kept rolling down so I couldn't see what I was typing.
After clicking on the 'compatibility view' button, the problem was solved, but then the button disappeared, and I still had odd problems.
I know Sue (Katie 77) had same problem, but compatibility view didn't seem to work for her.
Yesterday I downloaded an update for IE8 from the Microsoft site, that apparently fixes things.
I had to re-start to initiate it properly, and it's now working fine.  :)

IE8 was supposed to be Microsoft's answer to Apple's Safari browser (which is great), but it seems websites had to update to fall into line with Microsoft, rather than Microsoft writing IE8 to accomodate other people. Even my banking site was 'incompatible' for a while.
A bit like car manufacturers. When things break down, you're stuck with buying their parts, on their terms.
But that's big business, I guess.  :-\

Have a restful night, those who are not into Wednesday yet.  :)
As for us down here, I'd better start work for the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 02, 2010, 06:19:15 pm

Hey,
That problem I had with not being able to see what I was typing in a post, seems to have fixed itself. I didn't do anything, that I can remember.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 02, 2010, 09:41:03 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 02, 2010, 06:19:15 pm

Hey,
That problem I had with not being able to see what I was typing in a post, seems to have fixed itself. I didn't do anything, that I can remember.

Hey, Sue! 

I had that same problem when I got IE8, but the fix that Chuck outlined earlier (the "broken page" button just to right of the URL address) fixed it for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 03, 2010, 03:29:13 am

Quote from: Katie77 on February 02, 2010, 06:19:15 pm

Hey,
That problem I had with not being able to see what I was typing in a post, seems to have fixed itself. I didn't do anything, that I can remember.

If your system is set to automatically download updates from Microsoft (which they set as the default setting on new systems), it would happen without you even knowing about it. Must be the same update I got manually.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2010, 09:57:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump day!



(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/JKLINE79/hump.jpg)

What's everyone doing today?

I got to work relatively quickly.  There was snow overnight, about 2 inches......so I expected it to be a bit messy.  Wasn't so bad.

Temps will go up to 40 today, so the snow will start to melt quickly.   Apparently we're in for more snow this weekend.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 03, 2010, 10:43:14 am

Good morning Chuck.  Have fun in the snow!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 03, 2010, 10:49:29 am

Good morning, Chuckie. I hope you have a good day. I'm getting my usual late start and get to try to understand the inexplicable today. At one time I understood it so I'm hoping for brain cell resurrection.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 03, 2010, 10:26:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2010, 09:57:46 am

I got to work relatively quickly.  There was snow overnight, about 2 inches......so I expected it to be a bit messy.  Wasn't so bad.


;D

Was that in a one horse open sleigh ? (like the Christmas song .... 'Dashing through the snow ... )

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 04, 2010, 12:59:37 am

Hey Chucky and gang, I removed IE8 from my PC today, and reverted back to IE7, restarted computer, and HOORAY!!!  BetterMost is back to normal for me.  What a relief!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 04, 2010, 01:48:48 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 04, 2010, 12:59:37 am

Hey Chucky and gang, I removed IE8 from my PC today, and reverted back to IE7, restarted computer, and HOORAY!!!  BetterMost is back to normal for me.  What a relief!

 :)
I'm happy to hear that you were able to solve your problems.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 04, 2010, 02:31:56 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 04, 2010, 12:59:37 am

Hey Chucky and gang, I removed IE8 from my PC today, and reverted back to IE7, restarted computer, and HOORAY!!!  BetterMost is back to normal for me.  What a relief!

That's great, Mandy.

And so simple !!!  While the rest of us are wallowing in techno frustration land.   :)

I can't wait to get the apple back on line, though. It's too big to lug in to the office, and the satellite people have still not conected me at home in the hills. I keep getting nowhere with their off-shore call centres.  :-\
 
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2010, 09:45:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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One day closer to the weekend!  Happy Thursday!

;D

We're supposed to get snow this weekend!  I hope it comes!





(http://www.newskinz.com/skins/misc/snow/snowmedium.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 04, 2010, 05:08:52 pm

And a happy Friday, peoples.  :)

(It's Friday, here)

Hey, do you like snow ? I thought it was causing problems for you guys over there.
We don't get much snow in the Sydney region, and then not in the metro area; only up in the hills.

Our summer, at the moment, is more like a mild winter.
Lots of rain coming down from the tropics, on the tail end of cyclonic weather up there.
The rainwater tanks are chocablock full (I don't have mains water), and everything in the garden is growing well.

Hey, it's almost Valentine's Day, which means Spring isn't far away up your way.
And that's Ozzies visitin time.  ;D

Oh well, better get busy so the weekend comes sooner.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2010, 09:04:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

TIGF!!!

I can't wait!  Weekend is upon us, and snow is coming!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2010, 11:12:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We had been predicted 6 inches of snow.

Imagine my surprise upon waking to see not one damn flake had fallen over night.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 06, 2010, 11:18:29 am

Aw, poor Chuckie.  You're a little snow angel anyway!

We're getting a few wispy flakes right now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 06, 2010, 11:34:16 am

Good morning Chuckie.  Sorry you got no snow last night.  You might today, right?  We are predicting the high only to be 58 tomorrow.  Thats pretty cold for a daytime high and Bob and I are attending a super bowl party. Im bringing deviled eggs,  There will be lots of food and friends there.  It should be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 06, 2010, 01:04:52 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on February 06, 2010, 11:34:16 am

Good morning Chuckie.  Sorry you got no snow last night.  You might today, right?  We are predicting the high only to be 58 tomorrow.  Thats pretty cold for a daytime high and Bob and I are attending a super bowl party. Im bringing deviled eggs,  There will be lots of food and friends there.  It should be fun.

Is the superbowl today (=Saturday)? I thought it's always on a Sunday.



Edit: never mind, I looked it up. Yes, it's on Sunday (and you didn't say anything of "today" - my mistake).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 06, 2010, 05:47:25 pm

Poor snow-loving Chuckie!

We have lots, your're welcome over!  ;D


Hope you don't mind helping me a little with packing once you're here.... ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2010, 07:36:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Here we are again, back at Monday!

Hope that everyone is doing well today, and had a good weekend!

I'm feeling rested after the Superbowl party last night, and ready for work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 08, 2010, 07:57:33 am

While I was getting ready for work, my snow contact called me and said, "No school today." So I got a good Monday surprise. Snow and a day off.  ;D Especially since I worked all day Saturday.

I really wanted to go to work because if we miss any more days, we'll have to start using our vacation days to make up. That's no fun.

Have a great Monday, Chuck. Hope you get snow soon!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 08, 2010, 03:21:04 pm

Hi Chuckie.   Did you get any snow last night or today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 09, 2010, 03:46:57 am

We've had millions of gallons of rain. And a bit unusual for summer.
Sydney often gets summer rainfall, but nowhere near as much as we've been getting.

Hey, if the weather is changing, we might get SNOW this winter ! Then you  can come visit again, and show me how to make a snowman.  ;D

Oh. I've been off for a couple of days. Had a bit of an accident at the weekend. In isolated bush, 35km from the hospital.
Not fun.

But I'm still here to tell the tale (already did, over on Sue's blog, so won't bore you with the details).
And it's going to be a gloooooorious week.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2010, 07:40:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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They say snow is coming....after the last storm that dropped NOTHING on my area, I'm having a "I'll believe it when I see it" attitude now.

 :laugh:

So, no Dev, we had no snow. 

Hiya Shas!  if you keep getting time off, you'll have no vacation time left!

Bob, I read your story in Sue's blog.  Glad you're ok!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2010, 09:53:26 pm

I need to rant!

So....what the fuck is it today with crazy drivers?  I nearly had 3 accidents on the way home from the gym.  The first one took place on a road that merged from two lanes to one.  The guy on my right apparently didn't want to be behind me, so he speeds up and tries to pass on the right.  He nearly pushed me over the yellow line.

::)

Then I wanted to fill my tank, so I signal that I'm turning right to go into a gas station.  The moron behind me doesn't notice, and almost slams me from behind.

::)

Finally, I'm near my home, literally less than 30 seconds from the driveway.  The light turns green, and I start to go through the intersection, and this bitch blows right through the red light and almost slams into me.

WFT? ? ? ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 09, 2010, 10:43:46 pm

OMG. SOunds like the drive from hell.  one time I was broadsided by a bitch in a huge Suburban who ran a stop sign.  Her excuse?  She was not from this neighborhood.  I thought stop signs were the same in all neighborhoods,  WTF?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2010, 10:49:42 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on February 09, 2010, 10:43:46 pm

Her excuse?  She was not from this neighborhood.  I thought stop signs were the same in all neighborhoods,  WTF?

 :laugh:

What the hell kind of excuse was that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 09, 2010, 10:53:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2010, 10:49:42 pm

 :laugh:

What the hell kind of excuse was that?

An effed up one

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on February 10, 2010, 07:35:22 am

The first one took place on a road that merged from two lanes to one.  The guy on my right apparently didn't want to be behind me, so he speeds up and tries to pass on the right.  He nearly pushed me over the yellow line.

Road rager.

Then I wanted to fill my tank, so I signal that I'm turning right to go into a gas station.  The moron behind me doesn't notice, and almost slams me from behind.

On the phone/texting.

Finally, I'm near my home, literally less than 30 seconds from the driveway.  The light turns green, and I start to go through the intersection, and this bitch blows right through the red light and almost slams into me.

Had to pee/not from the neighborhood.  :P


Sounds like the big moon has brought all the wild ones out. Doesn't that make your adrenaline spike? Things like that really wake me up; I guess because they scare me.

Hope your traffic experience is less harrowing today, Chuck!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 09:44:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Oh the weather outside is frightful....but the fire is so delightful....and since there's no place to go...let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!


Been at work for the past hour, and had a slow commute in....big snow here, and coming down hard.  ;D

Hoping they'll let us out early!

I have some PMs to answer, but didnt' get the chance this morning, had to shovel and clean off the car.  Will do so soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 09:48:53 am

Ok, we all know that when the players have a great play, they celebrate and hug and such.....Well, check out this picture that was snapped at the Super Bowl.   Just check out the two celebrating players, and then the jersey of the player walking away.

 

LOL

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:15:32 pm

Spring is comin', but not yet!

More winter pics, this time from New Jersey!

Here is what I woke to this morning.....








(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/SnowMagedden005.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:17:26 pm

Not much at this point (6:30am)......even though the snow started falling at 10PM the prior night.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/SnowMagedden006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:18:33 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/SnowMagedden008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:20:00 pm

And here's a comparison.....

My neighbor's car at 6:30am.  The last pic I took this morning.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:22:04 pm

Here is the same car at 2:00 this afternoon.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:23:49 pm

shots from work.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:25:06 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:26:37 pm

Back home after work

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:27:28 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/SnowMagedden0027.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:28:46 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/SnowMagedden0033.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:29:47 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:30:48 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/SnowMagedden0034.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:32:24 pm

Holy Mary, mother of God!  She's almost buried!!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sheriff Roland on February 10, 2010, 06:15:06 pm

Welcome to my world ... except for this winter  ;D

Seems all of Canada is shy of it's usual quota of snow this year. Apparently they're even having trouble snowing up the Winter Olympics out in British Columbia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on February 10, 2010, 06:16:05 pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Snow!

;D ;D

Poor Mary! I hope that statue is waterproof! :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:32:24 pm

Holy Mary, mother of God!  She's almost buried!!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on February 10, 2010, 06:21:12 pm

Why on earth are there two airconditioners up there in those windows? LOL

I think that is the LAST thing they need right now. ;)

That is a pretty house. And I like the color scheme they used.

It looks like poor New Jersey got nailed this week. The storm passed through Indiana too. We now have a total of roughly a foot and a half on the ground. Those are nice pictures Chuck! Thanks so much for posting them! Stay safe, sweetie! :-*

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:26:37 pm

Back home after work

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 06:22:41 pm

Quote from: Sheriff Roland on February 10, 2010, 06:15:06 pm

Welcome to my world ... except for this winter  ;D

Seems all of Canada is shy of it's usual quota of snow this year. Apparently they're even having trouble snowing up the Winter Olympics out in British Columbia.

Hiya Roland!  I had heard that news about the Olympics.  Very bizarre.

We had a very mild winter last year, I had a feeling this year would be different.  We've had 3 storms, the first two were mild (by me) and only dumped about 1 - 2 inches on us.

This one is about a foot to 18 inches by tomorrow morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: David In Indy on February 10, 2010, 06:23:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 09:48:53 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/6a00d8341c730253ef0120a8763b5b970b.jpg)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 06:26:15 pm

Quote from: David In Indy on February 10, 2010, 06:16:05 pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Snow!

;D ;D

Poor Mary! I hope that statue is waterproof! :laugh:

lmao at "Our Lady of Perpetual Snow"!  Tooo funny!

I have a nickname for those little shrines......I call them "Mary On The Half Shell".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 10, 2010, 06:29:22 pm

I bet you're happy now with all that snow, Chuck!!


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 06:38:23 pm

You know it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 10, 2010, 06:45:24 pm

Yes I do!   ;)

Enjoy it!!   ;D


You never know how long it lasts...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: louisev on February 10, 2010, 07:17:17 pm

whoo wee!  well it's about time the rest of you shared in the misery we are suffering down here in the Capitol.

Stay safe, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 08:34:49 pm

Quote from: louisev on February 10, 2010, 07:17:17 pm

whoo wee!  well it's about time the rest of you shared in the misery we are suffering down here in the Capitol.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 08:36:46 pm

Quote from: David In Indy on February 10, 2010, 06:21:12 pm

Why on earth are there two airconditioners up there in those windows? LOL

I think that is the LAST thing they need right now. ;)

That is a pretty house. And I like the color scheme they used.

It looks like poor New Jersey got nailed this week. The storm passed through Indiana too. We now have a total of roughly a foot and a half on the ground. Those are nice pictures Chuck! Thanks so much for posting them! Stay safe, sweetie! :-*

Staying safe, buddy!  :-*

As for the house, glad you like it, that's where I live.  ;)

The air conditioner is in the window, because it gets too hot in the attic in the summer, and I'm too lazy to take it out.  That, and when it's time to put it back, I'm always afraid I'm going to push too hard, and shove it through the window and to the ground. 

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 10, 2010, 10:52:31 pm

As much as I think I would die if I were in the snow and the cold like that, I still can see how beautiful it looks.

It must  be so peaceful to snuggle up in front of a fire inside and watch the snow falling outside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 04:00:21 am

Chuckie, I think we're weather-siblings. Yup. For the Xth time this winter we get snow when you get snow. And when you say it's gone, it's gone here, too. I didn't know NJ is so near. Always thought there's an ocean between, but now I start believing you live right around the corner.  :laugh:

In contrast to you, I'm really sick of snow. Can't you just keep the stuff to yourself, instead of sending it eastward?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 09:23:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Greetings from snow covered New Jersey!

We ended up with just under a foot of snow in my area, so I was happy with that.  Hopes that another one is coming!

;D

However......



I made it to work on time, and feel like this:


 >:( >:( >:( >:(

Why, you ask?

because our corp. headquarters decided to have a delayed opening.  I didn't think to check the hot line number, because in the 12 years we've worked for the bank, there has NEVER been a delayed opening.

::)

So I'm here 2 hours before I had to be here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 11:07:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 09:23:11 am

So I'm here 2 hours before I had to be here!

Quit pouting. Pouts don't work.
Or so I've heard. Somewhere, from someone ....... ;D ;)


Seriously, this is not yet a GBOAUS, but surely annoying. Do you get paid for the two hours at least?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 11:17:14 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 11:07:16 am

Quit pouting. Pouts don't work.  Or so I've heard. Somewhere, from someone ....... ;D ;)

I wasn't pouting, I was venting....there's a difference!

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 11, 2010, 11:07:16 am

Seriously, this is not yet a GBOAUS, but surely annoying. Do you get paid for the two hours at least?

yes I do, and since no one else was around, I got work done without beig bothered.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 11, 2010, 01:52:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2010, 09:23:11 am

So I'm here 2 hours before I had to be here!

What a catastrophy..... being at work too early.....!


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 11, 2010, 06:00:11 pm

pretty pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 12, 2010, 01:24:00 am

I'll second that. Gorgeous.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2010, 03:13:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry for the late appearance, it's been busy at work.

::)

Glad it's Friday, and a 3-day weekend.

;D

however, it's the last 3-day weekend until end of May.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 12, 2010, 03:26:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2010, 05:27:28 pm

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Hi Chucky. Thanks for posting the snow pics. This snow covered street looks sooo pretty.  The snow on the cars and in the trees is Simply gorgeous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on February 12, 2010, 08:23:07 pm

LOVE the snow pictures. Especially the snow covered trees. I am so contrary about snow, love looking at the way it transforms the world, so everywhere is clean and bright, but hate driving in it and hate the cold too !!

I am moaning like hell as it is 52 degs here and I am freezing in woolies and boots. I came to Florida for heat and it is down to 32 at night. What is more (moan moan) it is set for another week. No one can remember it being so cold here for so long !!!  Must be the F. F . otherwise known as the Fiona factor !!! The last time we had any heat was before Xmas.

Have a great weekend, are you going to toboggan or build a snow man ?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 13, 2010, 12:43:21 pm

Good late Saturday morning, Chuck!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2010, 02:12:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2010, 09:25:26 pm

Today (February 13th) is a happy day in my family.

On this date 45 years ago, my parents got married.

I wonder if they knew what they were in for when they got married.
They've been through A LOT!

A wedding day

a number of cars

the birth of 3 children

owning their own home

working on the railroad for years

teaching children as an aide

watching their second born almost get expelled, and then turn around and become a police officer.

watching their third born get diagnosed with dyslexia and be classified as neurologically impaired, and then watch him become the site supervisor at his job

watching their first born son get through a dark and depressing time, come out of the closet, and lose 70lbs, get out of debt, and start to enjoy life

watching their parents pass away

make it to retirement, and begin the golden years


Here are Mom & Dad when they first started dating.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/MomDad1.jpg)



Here is their wedding day, 45 years ago today.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/MomDad2.jpg)



Here they are at my younger brother Michael's wedding day to my sister in law.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/Mike-Michelleresized2.jpg)



and here they are at a family wedding two years ago.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 13, 2010, 09:30:41 pm

Sweet, Chuck!

Happy Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. DiG!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 13, 2010, 09:38:33 pm

Oh Chucky...what a wonderful tribute to your mum and dad on their 45th wedding anniversary, and what a handsome couple then and now.

Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs D. xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 14, 2010, 06:06:58 am

Lovely Chuck.. thats a lovely little truute to them. And I love the photos!

Good on them...


(oh, and I love that you mentioned them going through a number of cars before you mentioned them having hthee kids!!!!  :laugh:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 14, 2010, 11:24:44 am

Congratulations to your mom and dad on their 45 anniversary!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2010, 12:34:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/b5295cbf.gif)


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Happy Valentine's Day, BetterMost Friends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on February 14, 2010, 01:45:42 pm

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Happy Valentine's Day Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 14, 2010, 04:14:26 pm

Chuck,   Thank you for the lovely Valentine's day wishes.   :-* :-*

Happy  Valentines to you too! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 14, 2010, 04:48:14 pm

Happy Valentine's Day Chuck & friends.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on February 14, 2010, 05:44:42 pm

Chuck, thank you very much for sharing your lovely family story. I almost cried, it was very beutiful. Say congratulation to your parents from us on BM. Even if they have had a lots of ups and downs they seems to be very happy together.  :) 

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 13, 2010, 09:25:26 pm

Today (February 13th) is a happy day in my family.

On this date 45 years ago, my parents got married.

I wonder if they knew what they were in for when they got married.
They've been through A LOT!

A wedding day

a number of cars

the birth of 3 children

owning their own home

working on the railroad for years

teaching children as an aide

watching their second born almost get expelled, and then turn around and become a police officer.

watching their third born get diagnosed with dyslexia and be classified as neurologically impaired, and then watch him become the site supervisor at his job

watching their first born son get through a dark and depressing time, come out of the closet, and lose 70lbs, get out of debt, and start to enjoy life

watching their parents pass away

make it to retirement, and begin the golden years


Here are Mom & Dad when they first started dating.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/MomDad1.jpg)



Here is their wedding day, 45 years ago today.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/MomDad2.jpg)



Here they are at my younger brother Michael's wedding day to my sister in law.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/Mike-Michelleresized2.jpg)



and here they are at a family wedding two years ago.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/vanessa-chris%20wedding/VanessaChrisWedding032.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2010, 02:16:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

President's day, and I'm off of work.

;D

I love sleeping in!  I slept in until 10 today.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2010, 11:49:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Back to work, eh?

Oh well, all good things must come to an end.

Is anyone besides me watching the Olympics?  I'm really enjoying it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2010, 08:55:40 pm

Tomorrow starts Lent.  For the next 40 days you're supposed to sacrifice something to commemorate the 40 days that Jesus fasted in the desert.

What I'm going to do is buy two cans of food to donate to the church for the poor.

For myself, I've decided that I will sacrifice my free time, and for the next 40 days, work out 3 times a day, as a piece of self-improvement, and see if I can kickstart my weight loss again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 17, 2010, 02:23:17 am

Go for it Chucky.......(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s29/luv2ydsale/exercise/thtreadmill.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2010, 10:02:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Ash Wednesday!

I don't go to church and get ashes.....my parents and brother do.

I did start my Lenten practice today.  Got two cans of soup for the poor, and did a half hour excercise first thing this morning instead of logging on the computer first.

;D


Oh, btw, Yoplait yogurt has released a new flavor yogurt that I want to try very badly.  Went to the store today, but it was sold out.







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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 17, 2010, 02:16:54 pm

Happy anniversary to your parents Chuck!

What a lovely tribute to them.


LOL at the yogurt!!   ;D


Happy Lent! (don't know if it's appropriate to say that, but I do anyway!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 17, 2010, 06:23:21 pm

I need to find that yogurt when Im in the US!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 19, 2010, 09:46:16 pm

Where has Chucky been?  He's missing from his blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 20, 2010, 09:37:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2010, 08:55:40 pm

Tomorrow starts Lent.  For the next 40 days you're supposed to sacrifice something to commemorate the 40 days that Jesus fasted in the desert.

What I'm going to do is buy two cans of food to donate to the church for the poor.

For myself, I've decided that I will sacrifice my free time, and for the next 40 days, work out 3 times a day, as a piece of self-improvement, and see if I can kickstart my weight loss again.

That sounds very good, Chuck.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2010, 10:26:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm here late today!  But better late than pregnant never!

 :laugh:


Went out today to the book store, and decided to expand my gay library, and picked up three books.


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"Queer" - Simon Cage, Lisa Richards, Howard Wilmot

With plenty of color photos, graphics, best-of lists and miniprofiles of celebrities, plus a foreword by Boy George, Queer is a lighthearted celebration of gay and lesbian culture, especially of the last three decades. Edited by freelance writer Lisa Richard, former Boyz magazine editor Simon Gage and journalist Howard Wilmot, the book includes a survey of the gayest cities in the world, a retrospective of gay and lesbian contributions to entertainment and fashion (from drag kings to Versace) and spotlights of activists and icons ("Princess Diana: Latter day saint and gay icon or stupid spoilt bitch?"), all in a busy, slick package that will remind readers of their favorite glossy magazines.


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"Bear Like Me" - Jonathan Cohen

Fired from his job at Phag magazine, Peter Mallory has to find a way to make a living - and get revenge! When his best friend suggests writing a book about the bear community - and using his new "bear" look to go undercover at Phag - Peter is soon letting his body hair grow and practising the fine art of flannel couture. When Peter's sabotage campaign works only too well, he starts to run the risk of discovery. With an envious fellow bear set to unmask Peter as a fraud, and a relationship with an intriguing bear on the line, things are about to get very hairy!


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"Young Man From the Provinces" - Alan Helms


In his 20s and early 30s, Helms was at once the most privileged and self-destructive of men, at the giddy peak of his career as "the most celebrated young man in all of gay New York."   The Manhattan of the 1950s and '60s embraced the Columbia student as a "U.T." a "universal type," or "someone everybody wants," photographed by Avedon, directed by Edward Albee and pursued by any number of men.  Repudiating the drab miseries of his Indiana boyhood, Helms pursued those who pursued him: his more celebrated lovers included Anthony Perkins, Larry Kert and Luchino Visconti.  Leonard Bernstein wooed him ardently, and chum Noel Coward helped Helms reconcile with a lover.  But the relationships were doomed to fall apart, as Helms (held aloft by adoration, alcohol and drugs; brought thuddingly to earth by excess:  bulimia; alcoholism; joyless, frenetic promiscuity) began to self-destruct.  Self-acceptance came with the more temperate joys of work as a college professor and with counseling from the Harvard psychologist Robert Coles.  As he grew older, Helms was better able to distance himself from the past.  Because Helms is neither an elegant nor a modest writer, the reader is less willing to repudiate his glittering excesses; Helms's vigorous name-dropping has more charm than the somber self-reproaches that accompany his sobriety. This self-described "D student in the school of life" depicts a New York that, after the Stonewall riots, would never be as closeted or as cozily familiar again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2010, 09:37:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Damn....the weekend is almost over!

where did the time go?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 22, 2010, 05:04:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2010, 09:37:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Damn....the weekend is almost over!

where did the time go?

I know.. goes to quick, eh!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2010, 07:32:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Won't be around today much at all!

 :-\

I have a training class to go to today, and it's supposed to last all day.   >:( ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 24, 2010, 08:58:11 pm

Hi Chucky.....just wanted to drop in and tell you I cant wait to meet up with you in 49 days. xxxx

What time does your flight come into Tampa?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2010, 09:43:07 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 24, 2010, 08:58:11 pm

Hi Chucky.....just wanted to drop in and tell you I cant wait to meet up with you in 49 days. xxxx

What time does your flight come into Tampa?

If I remember right, it arrives about 3PM or so!

Looking forward to meeting you too!     ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 24, 2010, 11:10:08 pm

Mine arrives at about 3 PM, too, but it's not a Continental...it's a United flight # being operated US Airways. 

I'm looking forward to meeting you, too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 25, 2010, 06:12:40 am

Damn work getting in the way of your social time!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2010, 07:24:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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No snow here yet, but the weather is supposed to be wicked soon!

;D

How is everyone doing now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2010, 07:24:49 am

Quote from: Kelda on February 25, 2010, 06:12:40 am

Damn work getting in the way of your social time!! :laugh:

I know!

Who the hell does my company think they are?  Geeeez!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 25, 2010, 08:12:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 25, 2010, 07:24:49 am

I know!

Who the hell does my company think they are?  Geeeez!

Yeah!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2010, 12:55:25 pm

Well, it's almost noon, and the snow is a comin' down!

Supposedly there will be a decision to let us leave early at about 2pm, we'll see.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 25, 2010, 02:24:12 pm

Yay! Snow.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2010, 03:22:03 pm

Well, it's past two now, and I'm still at work.

lol

That's ok, still looks pretty outside.  I'm willing to guess we've got between 3 - 4 inches outside now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 25, 2010, 04:30:14 pm

Maybe you'll have some kind of modified day for the snow for tomorrow, if it keeps on snowing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 25, 2010, 08:20:07 pm

Thats amazing to think, you are sitting at work, and the snow is falling outside......something much Ive never thought about or will ever experience and very hard to picture.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 25, 2010, 10:16:08 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on February 25, 2010, 08:20:07 pm

Thats amazing to think, you are sitting at work, and the snow is falling outside......something much Ive never thought about or will ever experience and very hard to picture.

hey Sue jump on a plane in winter and escape to the Mainland cause we get snow too! Not as much as our Northern Hemispherians (ummm is that a word?) but still we get some.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 07:45:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Snowmagedden 2 is here in NJ!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 07:45:52 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 07:46:53 am

Some of the shoveling I did today.

LOL


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 07:47:44 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 07:49:04 am

Last pic.....a tad dark, but that's me standing in the just shoveled path.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 26, 2010, 07:58:26 am

Happy Snowing, Chuck. Just rain here yesterday and today looks to be a gorgeous day. It is a work Friday for me. I promise I will be getting up very soon. ;)

Title: !
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 26, 2010, 10:46:51 am

Thats a  lot of snow in one night!!  Jeez  I cant imagine what it must be like for you  to be shoveling snow so early in the morning.  From the looks of how hard its coming down, it looks like you'll be shoveling more snow later.  All that aside, I bet the snow is a lot of fun!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 26, 2010, 12:03:43 pm

Must have been one of them 'ther icebergs up in the Antarctic breaking free.  Was givin' you a matin' call, first thing this morn, to give you a smile, Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:05:02 pm

Here is the latest round of "Snowmagedden 2" pics!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:05:45 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:07:03 pm

Neither rain nor sleet nor dark of night.....




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:07:45 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:08:43 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:09:33 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:10:49 pm

Jesus Christ that's a lot of snow!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:11:46 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:12:53 pm

The neighbors don't mind the snow.

;D




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:17:06 pm

Hiya from snowy white New Jersey!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 26, 2010, 01:10:36 pm

Hi from snowy white Manhattan!  They said it's around 18 inches in Central Park, and it's still coming down.  :P

Great shoveling job, Chuck, and a great workout.  Makes a nice change from the gym equipment.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 26, 2010, 01:14:14 pm

Nice pics!! Love that white stuff, and Chuck's smile!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2010, 04:55:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:17:06 pm

Hiya from snowy white New Jersey!



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Great pic of you in the middle of that white stuff, Chuck!!  ;) ;D

It only proves how much you love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on February 26, 2010, 04:55:24 pm

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AND--

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:17:06 pm

Hiya from snowy white New Jersey!
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Nice picture, Chuck! Happy Snowmaggedon 2010!
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2010, 05:17:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:17:06 pm

Hiya from snowy white New Jersey!


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Love this pic, love that smile :).
Makes me miss you. I wish you could come over for hot chocolate and a bit chit-chat after shovelling.
(And if you also shovelled my sidewalk, that'd be even laced hot chocolate ;D)


I'm happy to report that this time, the snow is all yours. Not a flake in sight here. I think (and hope!) we're really, finally thru with winter. For about a week now the temps are in the lower tens (= fifties Fahrenheit). Thank god.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 26, 2010, 05:36:07 pm

Chuck - you look like you're having so much fun!!  Those are great pictures - I love your smile, bud!   :) :) 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: delalluvia on February 26, 2010, 09:51:36 pm

VERY nice pics, Chuck...in that one, though, the smiling one...is that a snowblower in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?  ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 26, 2010, 11:42:49 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 26, 2010, 05:17:28 pm

I'm happy to report that this time, the snow is all yours. Not a flake in sight here. I think (and hope!) we're really, finally thru with winter. For about a week now the temps are in the lower tens (= fifties Fahrenheit). Thank god.

I'd love to have those 50F temps for a while, Chrissie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 27, 2010, 08:10:50 am

Wonderful pics of snow in New Jersey and you Chuck.  Have lots of fun and stay warm.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on February 27, 2010, 08:29:41 am

Thousands of people stranded at TIA because flights are cancelled do to the snow in NY and NJ, not too good for them. 

I doubt they have the enthusiasm you do about the snow as you, Chuck   ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2010, 11:46:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sun is out and it is a beautiful day here in NJ!

Hope everyone is well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 27, 2010, 03:17:32 pm

i love the half chuck picture!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2010, 04:56:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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My goodness, the weekend flies by so quickly!

;D

Well, aside from all the shoveling that I did this weekend, I also helped my dad install some shelves in the basement.  We didn't buy a "kit".  We had a doorway that we decided we didn't need, so we closed up one side, and installed and painted shelves.

;D

I feel so butch!


Now I need to shave at one point today, before work tomorrow.  I haven't shaved since Thursday night, I'm very fuzzy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 28, 2010, 04:59:05 pm

Hi Chuck, happy shaving!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2010, 05:11:45 pm

lmao!

Well, I'm waiting until after dinner.....I'll go through my "ritual" then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2010, 08:57:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:12:53 pm

The neighbors don't mind the snow.

;D




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I saw that cemetary on google earth!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2010, 08:59:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2010, 12:17:06 pm

Hiya from snowy white New Jersey!



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Brad Rowe!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2010, 09:11:13 pm

Big Bro Truman, you flatterer!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on February 28, 2010, 09:16:14 pm

Who is Brad Rowe? Is he related to Mike?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2010, 10:00:57 pm

He is the hottie (well one of them) in Shelter

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2010, 11:18:08 pm

Quote from: loneleeb3 on February 28, 2010, 09:16:14 pm

Who is Brad Rowe? Is he related to Mike?

Hey!  Both my Big Brothers made it to my blog today!  ;D

Rich, let me explain the whole "Brad" thing for Truman.

When I was in New Zealand, I posted this picture of me.



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Truman thought I looked like Brad Rowe.  I thought that I wasn't sure about it.

He then posted these two pics side by side.




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I told Truman I think it's the hats.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 01, 2010, 12:15:40 am

Wow the pics of the snow are amazing Chuck or should I call you Brad now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 01, 2010, 05:20:34 pm

No Brad.

Chuck's real name is Morbido.


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 01, 2010, 10:32:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2010, 11:18:08 pm

I told Truman I think it's the hats.   :laugh:

I think it's the hats, too.

Chuck looks better in his hat than Brad does in his.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2010, 04:32:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?  ;D

I've been busy at work, but I've accomplished much, so I'm happy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 02, 2010, 05:09:48 pm

Hi, Chuck!

That sounds like you had a good day, then. 

Happiness is getting things done that have to be done, and then having the evening to do things you want to do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 03, 2010, 09:45:28 pm

Good for you Brad ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 03, 2010, 09:46:36 pm

Hey, Matt!

Imagine meeting you here!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 03, 2010, 09:51:46 pm

       You sure do look like your dad Chuck. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2010, 12:56:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?  ;D

One day closer to the weekend!

Anyone have any good plans?

On Friday I'm going out with coworkers for dinner, Saturday is a lunch for my brother's birthday, and Sunday is an Oscar party.

I'll be busy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2010, 01:00:45 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on March 03, 2010, 09:51:46 pm

You sure do look like your dad Chuck. :-*

Well thank you honey!

I have to say, most people think I look like my mom.  My brother Mike and my dad when he was younger strongly resemble each other.

I used to have pics to compare them....let me see if I can find them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 04, 2010, 01:48:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2010, 12:56:03 pm

...
How is everyone today?  ;D

One day closer to the weekend!

Anyone have any good plans?

On Friday I'm going out with coworkers for dinner, Saturday is a lunch for my brother's birthday, and Sunday is an Oscar party.

I'll be busy!

Sounds like fun, Chuck!  I forgot about the Oscars, actually.  Have a great time! :-*

This day is dragging by, but tomorrow I'm moving!!  And Saturday morning through Sunday morning I'm going to a Friends Retreat at Harvard, MA, about an hour outside of Boston - it's one of those things that I'm anxious about but will probably be fine once I get there.

P.S.  Go to the Billy Haines thread and put in your two cents about where to eat before the show - John and Meryl posted lovely suggestions yesterday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 04, 2010, 02:11:27 pm

That Oscar party does sound fun, Chuck.  Although Sunday night can make it tough for people who work on Monday morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2010, 09:23:52 pm

Ok, I found the pics I was looking for.

The first one is my dad when he was a young man in the Marines, and my younger brother Michael when he was the same age, and on the police force.





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 05, 2010, 06:06:05 pm

oh yes.. in the eyes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 06, 2010, 07:45:21 am

Morning, Chuck! Happy weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2010, 09:53:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well welll well, I'm late, but here!

;D

Friday night dinner was great.  I managed to stay on the diet, and had a grilled chicken salad.  I did eat a buffalo wing from an appetizer plate, but otherwise was good.  Only drank diet soda or water.

I got a surprise, a former coworker showed up who I hadn't seen in a long time.  He hadn't seen me since I looked like I did in my "before" pic. 

He didn't recognize me.  ;D

Lunch today was good.  Chinese buffet, so I planned on that as my only meal of the day.  I had no breakfast, and the buffet for lunch.

It's now 9PM and I'm just starting to get hungry, so I'll have a small healthy snack, which should hold me over until bed.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 07, 2010, 11:42:25 am

Good morning, Chuck!

I'm having a good weekend, yes.  Sounds like yours is pretty good, too.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 07, 2010, 12:19:19 pm

good morning, CHuck  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2010, 03:38:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Things have been busy here at work, but I've managed to stay on top of things, and my cube remains clean.

;D

It's a good thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 08, 2010, 05:14:28 pm

Hiya, Chuck.  :)

Hey, how do you manage to stay on top of things, and keep your cube clean ?

I've been given a bigger office, but there seems just more room to collect paperwork.

Sounds like you're enjoying the food you allow yourself to eat.  ;D

I'll be expecting to see a new, slimmer Chuck in April.  :)
 
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 08, 2010, 05:18:41 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/cube.jpg)



 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 08, 2010, 05:39:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2010, 09:23:52 pm

Ok, I found the pics I was looking for.

The first one is my dad when he was a young man in the Marines, and my younger brother Michael when he was the same age, and on the police force.





(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/dadmarine.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Brokeback%20Mountain%20images/mikespic.jpg)

There's definitely a family resemblance.  I see it in the eyes, and mouth.  Its truly amazing.  Both very handsome men,

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 08, 2010, 07:21:05 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 08, 2010, 05:18:41 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/postade%20bilder/cube.jpg)



 ;D

Fear your cube!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2010, 09:02:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!

*waves to Rob, Sonja and Debs*

Good to see ya here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 09, 2010, 10:25:00 am

Mornin Chucky......hope you have a good day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2010, 10:11:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Good morning from cranky Chuck today!

lol

I have a half day at work, I'm leaving at noon.  So rather than waste the day, I made an appoinment to have my yearly physical.

The appointment is for 1pm, and since there are blood tests, that means I can't eat for 8 hours before the test.  The last time I ate was 10 pm last night.  I'm hungry!

 >:(

My appoinment is at 1, so I figure by the time I get home to eat, it will be 2pm. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 11, 2010, 12:40:27 pm

Poor (((Chuck)))!

I hope you get something to eat soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2010, 12:52:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2010, 10:11:05 am

The appointment is for 1pm, and since there are blood tests, that means I can't eat for 8 hours before the test.  The last time I ate was 10 pm last night.  I'm hungry!

That's exactly why I always schedule my physical for as early as possible in the morning. Having to "fast" for blood work is a bitch.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 11, 2010, 06:31:14 pm

you'll have eaten by now.. phew!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2010, 08:11:00 pm

Yes, I've eaten.  LOL

physcial went well......ears, throat, glands, blood pressure and every thing else was fine.

Blood test results will be given to me on Monday or Tuesday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2010, 12:04:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday everyone!

;D

I'm leaving....on a jet plane!

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/metalhead_xox/Animated%20Gifs/plane2u.gif)

I'm on my way to Georgia!  Visiting Rich and Gene!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 12, 2010, 05:02:15 pm

Have a great weekend, Chuck!

Safe travels!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 12, 2010, 05:11:16 pm

Give Rich a big hug from me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 13, 2010, 08:57:49 am

Happy trails!!!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 14, 2010, 10:29:46 pm

Hope you had a great time, out of the coob for the weekend.
Hope you are relaxed and smiling.  :)
Hope Rich and Gene are happy and well, too.
Hope you have a good week at work.
Hope everyone else is feeling good.

(Gettin my hopes up)  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 15, 2010, 09:23:28 am

morning chuck n friends. hope u had a good weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 15, 2010, 05:48:26 pm

I think he's still sleeping it off.  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 16, 2010, 09:23:13 am

Quote from: underdown on March 15, 2010, 05:48:26 pm

I think he's still sleeping it off.  ;D
 

He's not home until tonight.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2010, 11:46:44 pm

*waves*

I'm home now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on March 16, 2010, 11:48:56 pm

Sweet dreams! Hope you sleep well and tell us all about it tomorrow! Or tonite if you can't sleep!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 17, 2010, 12:02:47 am

Goodnight Chuck.
Sweet dreams.  :)

(* can't wait to hear all about Chuck's weekend*).
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 17, 2010, 01:14:55 pm

Hi chuck. welcome home. did ya hve a good time with rich and Gene? im so looking forward to seeing u next month. We'll have fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 03:19:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/4098.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 03:31:56 pm

Hiya Shas, Bob, and Dev.

The weekend was a restful/quiet one.  ;D

I landed on Friday night, in the rain.  Ugh.  I had hoped to be in Ga. by 5pm.  With rain delays, I didn't get in until about 8pm or later.

Watched some TV and had fun with the guys.

Saturday came, and spent some time by the horses.  Met Rich's and Gene's friend, Kim, and then attempted some horseback riding.  Things didn't go as planned.  LOL

Later, Rich's friend Cheryl came over, and we ate and drank and laughed and goofed around.

Sunday morning came, we said our "good-byes" to Cheryl, and then Rich & Gene had to work on the horses.  I made them the Italian dinner I promised, and we watched TV.

Monday was an early day, we met up with Kim, and then went to see Rich's horse Jaxson, and see the training facility where he is, as well as Kim's horse, Lazer.

Tuesday Rich went back to work, and I helped Gene at the stalls with the horses.  I walked them to the stalls, and helped feed them.

Did some grocery shopping with Gene, got sandwiches for lunch, and then met Rich at his job so he could see me off at the airport with Gene.

Nice, restful trip with a lot of laughs!  ;D

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2010, 03:35:35 pm

Hi Chuck!

Glad you had such a lovely weekend!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 17, 2010, 06:24:40 pm

What do you mean, things didn't go as planned with the horseback riding?

You fell off?   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2010, 07:13:21 pm

No Debbie, nothing that drastic.

lol

They put me on their horse, Summer.  However, Summer realized that she had someone on her who was not adept at riding, and she wouldn't really go anywhere.

I got her to the top of a hill, and she promptly stopped going.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2010, 07:43:20 pm

Did you have to carry her back??


 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 17, 2010, 07:44:38 pm

Those horses.   ::)


 :laugh:


Funny story.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2010, 09:59:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

I'm back at work, and was NOT amused by the return of the alarm clock in my life.   :laugh:

My cube is still clean, so that's good!  Not of ton of work waiting for me upon my return. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 18, 2010, 06:20:55 pm

sounds like a lovely relaxing weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2010, 06:25:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

Well, I started my morning with a huge laugh, thanks to this video.  LOL......  I hope it makes you laugh too!!!



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIdxTEMjZsk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 19, 2010, 07:58:14 am

Mornin Chucky.....its 10pm Friday night here, just finished watching the friday night football game on tv.

Thanks for the laugh....funny video.

Hope you have a great weekend. xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 19, 2010, 08:48:59 am

aww.. i cant see it at work! will watch later! enjoy your weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 19, 2010, 09:23:12 am

That was very funny!! I'd hate to be those kids in a few years!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 19, 2010, 11:34:42 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2010, 08:20:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

Here we are, back at Monday!

Man, I feel like I didn't get enough sleep this weekend!  It was worth it though.  So much fun at the concerts I went to, and it was great to reconnect with friends I hadn't seen in a while.

Maybe I'll go to bed earlier tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on March 22, 2010, 03:07:34 pm

 :) Hey Chuck, hope you're having a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2010, 03:10:05 pm

Hiya Wayne!  What's shakin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 22, 2010, 09:07:08 pm

Hi, Chuck.  How's it going?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on March 22, 2010, 10:50:38 pm

Heee. The clip was funny.
All talk and all action  :D

(Mind you, I do know a couple of people who would be in the reverse roles).  :-X
 
Glad you had a great weekend, Chuck.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2010, 08:01:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, I'm feeling rested today, so that's a good thing.  ;D

Hope that everyone is doing well today, and having a good day!

Hiya to Wayne, Deb's and Rob!  Good to see ya here!  Y'all come back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 23, 2010, 02:31:12 pm

Hi  Chuck.  Hope you have a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2010, 08:44:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greetings from wet and cold NJ!

I hope that everyone is doing well and feeling good!

I'm here for the moment, but I have a morning class I must take, from 9 to noon.

::)

Oh well, as long as I'm getting paid.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2010, 08:47:36 am

***Waves to Chuckie from wet and cold Philadelphia***

Thank goodness there's Dunkin Donuts coffee!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2010, 08:54:01 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 26, 2010, 08:47:36 am

***Waves to Chuckie from wet and cold Philadelphia***

Thank goodness there's Dunkin Donuts coffee!  :laugh:

Well hiya Darlin'!   Haven't seen ya in a while!

*runs over, tickles Jeff*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2010, 10:50:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2010, 08:54:01 am

Well hiya Darlin'!   Haven't seen ya in a while!

I've been here 'n' there. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 26, 2010, 09:24:32 pm

Hey Chuck.  Hope you have a nice weekend sweetie.   We are looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks.  I hope Wayne will come down from GA, and so many more Brokies.  And of course Sue and ROb who finally made flight plans.  Tahoe is beautiful. I am enjoying my solitude.  Anyway have fun this weekend.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2010, 08:08:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

Here we are, back at Monday!

I had a busy weekend, I could use another one now to rest.  Someone posted to me somewhere "I bet you're looking forward to going to work to rest.

 :laugh:

I will say, I love it when Brokies get together!

3/28/2010 - NYC Gathering - lunch and the play "Looking For Billy Haines".

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Looking%20For%20BH/LookingForBH010.jpg)

Back:  Fofol (Mike), Meryl, Andrew, JMMGallagher (John), Mr. R. (Jenny's husband), Jenny

Front:  CellarDweller (Chuck), SmellyKellyJay (Kel), DejaVu (Debbie), Lynne, Teresa

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 29, 2010, 10:36:55 am

Good morning, Chuck!  That was 3/28, not 3/27.....yesterday!  Which is why we're all tired today! 

But it was lots of fun.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 29, 2010, 11:37:21 am

It was great to see you again yesterday, Chuck!  Thanks for the pics.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 29, 2010, 03:07:46 pm

Looks like a fun time was had!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 29, 2010, 03:33:50 pm

Great pic Chuck!

Looks like you all had a great time!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 29, 2010, 06:31:53 pm

Good to see all those happy faces having a good ole Brokie time.  You all look wonderful!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2010, 09:20:35 pm

(http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae157/Classy44/Easter/a0d022d6.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 30, 2010, 10:23:09 am

Good morning, Chuck!  Hope you're having a fine day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 31, 2010, 05:30:31 pm

Hi Chuck, how are ya honey?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2010, 10:34:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is well today!

Almost the weekend!  Who has plans?

It will be a quiet Friday, and then on Saturday I'll be getting my tarot cards read.  Looking forward to that, should be interesting.

Sunday I'll be up to my brother and sister's - in -law place for Easter lunch. 

14 days until take off to Florida.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 01, 2010, 02:03:17 pm

Hey there, Chuck.  Have a peaceful weekend.  Cant wait to see you in 14 days, awesome ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2010, 07:51:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday and Easter weekend!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2010, 07:52:23 am

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on April 01, 2010, 02:03:17 pm

Hey there, Chuck.  Have a peaceful weekend.  Cant wait to see you in 14 days, awesome ;D

Peaceful?  We'll see about that.  LOL  Can't wait to see you either!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 03, 2010, 03:00:11 pm

Happy Easter Chuck.
It is 7am Easter Day for Matt and me and the sun is rising, although Daylight saving has just ended so lighter than yesterday at this time.
See only 3pm Saturday in your area.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 09:59:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone is doing well!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/HapEasterCWolfe.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 10:11:26 am

Quote from: brianr on April 03, 2010, 03:00:11 pm

Happy Easter Chuck.  It is 7am Easter Day for Matt and me and the sun is rising, although Daylight saving has just ended so lighter than yesterday at this time.  See only 3pm Saturday in your area.

*waves to Brian*

Good to see ya here, buddy!  Happy Easter to you too!  Hope things are well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 10:43:24 am

A different way to decorate eggs. 

After boiling, you give a quick soak in water and vinegar solution.  Then while wet, apply different sizes and colors of tissue paper.  Take a paint brush, and add more of the water/vinegar solution to plaster it down to the egg.

Let dry over night, and then peel the tissue off next morning.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/eastereggs001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 10:43:50 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/eastereggs002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 10:44:12 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/eastereggs003.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 04, 2010, 01:41:41 pm

Happy Easter!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2010, 03:24:35 pm

H A P P Y

E A S T E R

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2010, 03:25:06 pm

I see beautiful Easter eggs here too!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2010, 11:21:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How the hell are ya all?

I'm tired as hell!

My brain wouldn't shut down last night, and I was up until midnight.  Then, at 4am, the fan I had going in my room shut down.  It woke me up, and when I looked outside, I could see there was no power in the neighborhood.  Not sure what happened.

This snapped my brain awake, as I was worried I wouldn't be to work on time without an alarm, so I've been up since 4am.

I'll sleep well tonight.   I hope.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2010, 12:17:54 pm

Sorry about that, Chuck.

I hate it when I wake up like that and can't go back to sleep.


About the having no alarm: that's exactly the reason I have a battery alarm clock. Even if there should be a power outage, it works.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: loneleeb3 on April 06, 2010, 12:55:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2010, 10:43:24 am

A different way to decorate eggs. 

After boiling, you give a quick soak in water and vinegar solution.  Then while wet, apply different sizes and colors of tissue paper.  Take a paint brush, and add more of the water/vinegar solution to plaster it down to the egg.

Let dry over night, and then peel the tissue off next morning.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/eastereggs001.jpg)

How Cool! We'll have to try that next year!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2010, 06:49:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How the hell are ya all?

I slept better last night, but I'm still feeling tired!

lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2010, 07:58:01 am

at work now, and ooooh someone fucked up somewhere....I have a client that has 8 accounts, all overdrawn.

 :o

Now the fun begins....trying to figure out if it was our fault, or their fault.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 07, 2010, 01:29:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2010, 07:58:01 am

at work now, and ooooh someone fucked up somewhere....I have a client that has 8 accounts, all overdrawn.

 :o

Now the fun begins....trying to figure out if it was our fault, or their fault.

What ever happened to the saying "the customer is always right' huh? 

You'd be glad I don't bank with you cause I am always overdrawn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 07, 2010, 02:27:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2010, 07:58:01 am

at work now, and ooooh someone fucked up somewhere....I have a client that has 8 accounts, all overdrawn.

 :o

Now the fun begins....trying to figure out if it was our fault, or their fault.

Sounds like someone who needs help, Chuck.
  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2010, 02:13:56 pm

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Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How the hell are ya all?

I'm tired as hell!

I had to go to our Princeton location, and help with the boxing and moving up of files.  It's rather hot here as well, so I'm a tired, sweaty mess!

Of course, this was also my first chance to be on a computer today!   Busy busy busy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2010, 08:24:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

My, I've been busy today!


Slept late, light lunch, run in the park, clothes shopping for Florida, shoe shopping, got two frames for two pieces of BBM artwork I have, laundry, and now catching up on my forums

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2010, 11:40:57 pm

Thanks for making time in your busy day for BetterMost!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2010, 12:34:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great day!  It's beautiful here in NJ today.  I have some stuff to do,  but I'll be around here today!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2010, 12:35:04 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2010, 11:40:57 pm

Thanks for making time in your busy day for BetterMost!

I always will!

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 12, 2010, 08:59:39 am

good morning chuck. have a nice day.

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2010, 09:15:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Here we are, back at Monday!  ;D

I'm getting excited about my trip to Florida!  ;D  It will be good to see Brokies again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2010, 09:15:43 am

Good morning Dev!  How are you today?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 12, 2010, 02:45:12 pm

i am tired chuck. didnt get much sleep

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2010, 03:23:37 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on April 12, 2010, 02:45:12 pm

i am tired chuck. didnt get much sleep

I'm sorry to hear that, honey!

Hope you get better sleep tonight!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 12, 2010, 04:20:37 pm

i probably will sleep well. its been a busy day :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2010, 10:55:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is well today!

I really need to start packing!  :o   :laugh:

I'm sitting here at work jamming to the CD "Cynthia's Greatest Hits".  ;D


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I went to a dance club on Friday night, where Cynthia was performing.  I got to meet her, talk to her a bit, and get her autographs on my 4 cds.  ;D

Cynthia had a number of big dance hits in the late 80s to late 90s.  Here is the track listing of the Greatest Hits CD, and all the big hits are bolded.

Change On ME
Endless Nights
Thief Of Hearts
Dreamboy/Dreamgirl
Never Thouth I'd Let You Go
Everytime I Look At You
What Will It Take
Break Up To Make Up
Pledging All My Love
Love Me Tonight
Endless Night (Remix)
Change On Me (Remix)


Her 4th CD was released in 1999 (after this GH CD) and she had three more hit songs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2010, 08:20:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello from a Sunny Wednesday in NJ!

1 day to take off!

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By this time tomorrow, I'll be getting ready to go to the airport and be on my way to Florida!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 14, 2010, 10:04:33 am

Good morning, Chuck!

24 hours from now, I'll be at the airport here.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 14, 2010, 11:43:26 am

And, God willing, I'll be up in the air...

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 14, 2010, 02:39:35 pm

Yay!!! ;D

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Post by: Kelda on April 15, 2010, 03:44:32 am

double yay!

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2010, 07:20:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Florida day!  ;D

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Taxi will be here in half hour, I'm all packed, have reading material, and I'm ready to go!

I'll miss you all while I'm away!

Behave yourselves!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2010, 02:13:40 pm

Well!

I've been gone and not one person has stopped by to say they miss me!

 >:( :'(



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 17, 2010, 02:22:10 pm

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Oh, brother, Chuck is fishing again...

Yes, Chuck, we miss you......happy now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 17, 2010, 02:23:44 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 17, 2010, 02:22:10 pm

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Oh, brother, Chuck is fishing again...

Yes, Chuck, we miss you......happy now?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yes, we do but we all thougth you;d be too busy to check in, hence no messages!!  :P :P :P :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 17, 2010, 05:24:25 pm

What Kelda said.
But we think of you and all others meeting in FL. I love following the FL threads.

And YES, I do miss your daily greetings. They are part of my daily BM routine.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on April 18, 2010, 12:15:02 am

Chuck, I know you would support me in putting this on your blog. I know that for a fact. Your blog is the most popular. I am in NYC, but only for one reason and that is supporting As The World Turns. We can not let this show go..........please do not let it go......I know many of you have been supporters of it and do not let this support go now. After being here and actually meeting these people who are in the show and who are supporters of the show there is no way in hell you want this show to only become a memory. These people who are stars in the show are the most down to earth people you will ever find, it is incredible, it is absolutely incredible how friendly and nice these people are. These people could be on a Brokie event and they would fit right in. They are accepting, they are great, please, please do not let this show end. I had an interest in it now for 11 years and that is why I am here. After meeting these people and their fans I realize how important keeping As The World Turns around really is. These people are incredible and I really wish more Brokies could have come to this. If I would have known how special this event would have been I would have advertised, advertised, advertised on here. I have a paper petition here that I sent around the luncheon today and it was at our very pitiful rally yesterday. Yes, we tried, but we did not have the hundreds of people who came today for the luncheon. The rally and the luncheon did not end up being very coordinated unfortunately. I think I can figure out a way to where we can all show our support for this show that has given so much and by the way the one that plays Noah and Luke and Reed are the friendliest people you could ever meet. Again, Chuck I am sorry to use your blog for this, but I really do think this is of upmost importance for us to keep a show on CBS or on another network. Do not forget that this show has been so supportive of all of us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2010, 02:36:50 pm

 :laugh:


You all are crazy, and Jack, I don't mind you posting this!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 19, 2010, 09:58:31 am

What an enormous pleasure to meet you. You are so highly entertaining, words cannot really do you and your enormous sense of fun true justice.
Oh BTW I have had to borrow your halo, sorry, but Dev's husband is the new saint. Cancelling meeting just to drive us all the way round, nothing is too much trouble for him.
I will U.P.S you a new one overnight, so don't forget to polish it regularly. Don't want to see a hint of dust on it when I next (hopefully ) meet you !
I did notice last night it was looking a little tarnished !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 19, 2010, 10:12:26 am

Dear Chucky, meeting you has been wonderful.....love you sweetie.....


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2010, 03:22:17 pm

It was great meetin' you both too!

As well as Mandy, Susie, Steve & Bob!

And re-seeing Rob, Dev and Debbie! 

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Post by: ZK on April 20, 2010, 09:07:45 am

Man thats one sweet picture of you both

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2010, 10:47:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back at work with a mild headache, but otherwise, it's a good day.

How are all of you?

Oh, you guys know that "cash for gold" stuff that is seen on TV?  I've been watching those ads and thinking it was a scam.  Well, my sister-in-law had a "cash for gold" party at her house the weekend while I was in Florida.  My parents took my unwanted and broken gold to the party for me.

I got home to see a check for $401.00 waiting for me.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 20, 2010, 11:43:15 am

Morning Chuck, back at work as well,  :( hey ho guess it pays the bills. I will say again what a pleasure it was to meet you. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2010, 10:52:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!

I love a short work week!  ;D

Tomorrow is "D-day" for me, I start the "Fat Smash" diet tomorrow!    :o

I will be posting about it in the "I Wish I knew How to Lose You" thread, and I'll probably be bitching about it here as well!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2010, 11:43:07 am

*does happy dance*

some of you may remember a singer from the days of Disco called France Joli.  She had a string of disco hits.  "Come To Me", "Heart to Break the Heart", "Gonna Get Over You".

In the late 90s she released two more singles.  "Touch" and "Breakaway" that were big dance hits.  A CD was released, and try as I might, I could never find it.

I searched on Amazon.com today and they have used copies listed at $79.99.  :o

Apparently, people think the CD is a collector's item.



I found it today on Ebay for $14.99, unopened.  ;D  I just won the bid!  ;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 21, 2010, 01:07:34 pm

Hi, Chuck!  Congratulations on finding that special CD!

And good luck with your diet tomorrow.

I'll be starting to post Florida pictures on Sue's blog soon, after I catch up with what everyone else has posted there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 22, 2010, 11:10:03 pm

And talking about dancing......Look at this sexy dude........goooooooo Chucky. :o :o

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2010, 08:54:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday!

It's the weekend, and it's pay day!  ;D  Fan freakin' tastic!

Got through day 1 of the Fat Smash diet just fine, and according to the scale, I'm down three pounds already.  :o

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!


Sue, I can't believe that pic got posted to my blog!  LOL   :laugh:

And I see you left one for Matthew as well on his!  ;D   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 23, 2010, 02:45:32 pm

I was wondering where that pole-humping post was gonna show up.

Was starting to think it was "just my 'magination runnin' away with me"... 

 :o :o :o :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2010, 02:58:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I'm working on the computer, buring music to it.

Fat Smash diet continues, I've lost another 2 pounds, 5 pounds total.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 24, 2010, 04:16:36 pm

Hi, Chuck!

Sounds like a good way to spend your day.

That diet really seems to be working.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2010, 12:05:23 am

Well, I just had quite an experience.

My grade school reunion took place tonight, and I didn't register to go.  My grade school years were not the happiest of times (I'm sure a few of you here can understand).

The reunion was a sellout.  Since it was a small Catholic school, there were multiple classes attending the reunion.  Some people said they would crash, and people were told if they showed up without a ticket, they were to be escourted out.

I had not purchased a ticket, and had no intentions of going.

I went onto Facebook, and there was a message from one of my classmates.  She was at the reunion, and she told the other members of my class that showed up that she had found me on FaceBook, and that I lived about 5 minutes from where the reunion was being held.  They wanted to see me, and told me they'd meet me outside.

I ran up, showered, shaved, and got dressed quickly.  I called them on the phone and let them know I was outside, and waited.  2 minutes later, 6 of my grade school friends (all female) showed up, and we all just started laughing.  We were the same, just older.

One of them had snuck out her husband's name tag, and pinned it on me, and they helpped me "crash" the reunion.

It was a blast, we all exchanged emails, and we're going to meet up in the future, and try to get more of the class to attend this time.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 25, 2010, 12:40:42 am

That's a very cool experience, Chuckie !  I'm glad you enjoyed it!  Yes, trying to remember grade school makes my head hurt, never mind the memories of getting beat up!  I'm glad it was good for you :*.

Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 25, 2010, 01:37:59 am

Chucky, that sound so exciting meeting up with your old school buddies.....sounds like they love you as much as we do, and how cheeky to "crash" the party.

Yes with the help of the internet and things like Facebook, it will be much easier now to keep up with them. I bet its interesting hearing about where they all ended up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2010, 07:58:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Sunday to you all from rainy New Jersey!

*waves to Lynne and Sue*

Yes, it was fun to see some of my old classmates.  We had some great laughs last night.  They all looked great too.

;D

As of today, (Sunday 25th) I've lost another pound.

;D



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 25, 2010, 11:01:52 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Another pound, that's really good.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 25, 2010, 11:58:49 am

Congrats on your diet succes.
(But you're also careful and won't overdo it, k?)

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It was a blast, we all exchanged emails, and we're going to meet up in the future, and try to get more of the class to attend this time.

YAY! Glad you had such a great time at the reunion!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2010, 07:57:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Here we are, back at the beginning of another work week.

 >:(

*Waves to Sue, Debs, and Chrissi*

Yes Sue, it was very interesting to see my old friends, and see what they are up to.  It was a good time.

Thanks Debs and Chrissi, I've pleased with how the diet is coming along, and I promise, I'm not overdoing it.

No weight loss today, but I'm not surprised.  I didn't work out yesterday, but I did stay on the diet.

;D



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So, for the beginning of day 5 on "Fat Smash", I've lost a total of 6 pounds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 26, 2010, 11:25:36 am

Congrats on your weight loss and delighted to hear you had a great reunion.
 My school days in a Catholic Convent with vicious nuns, not so many good memories !
Was so glad to leave and get to  University !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2010, 09:51:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a good time!

;D

NJ is supposed to be under clouds until Thursday.  Hopefully the sun will reappear then.

Oh, some cute stranger just appeared in my office!  Excuse me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 27, 2010, 11:34:06 am

Chucky, you're incorrigible...
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2010, 11:38:54 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 27, 2010, 11:34:06 am

Chucky, you're incorrigible...
 ;)

What?  What?  What did I do?

It was a waste of my time, turns out he was a Monet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 27, 2010, 02:59:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2010, 09:51:29 am

Oh, some cute stranger just appeared in my office!  Excuse me!

:laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 28, 2010, 12:39:35 am

Hi Chuckie   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 28, 2010, 08:24:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2010, 11:38:54 am

What?  What?  What did I do?

It was a waste of my time, turns out he was a Monet.

You mean, good from a distance, but not so much up close???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2010, 08:25:48 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 28, 2010, 08:24:13 am

You mean, good from a distance, but not so much up close???

exactly!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2010, 08:27:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day everyone!

Hope that it's been a good week so far!  ;D


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If I lose one more pound by Saturday (1st) I will have lost 10 pounds in 9 days.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on April 28, 2010, 10:34:00 am

A plus for the diet ! sorry about the monet !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 28, 2010, 11:56:12 am

Never mind, Chuck. It probably wasn't meant to be.
Anyway, with all that weight reduction, you'll soon be irresistible !
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Hey, that's a lot of reduction in a short time.
.... You're not cutting off limbs or somethin, are you?  :o  Be careful ! You don't want to end up a Venus DeMilo.

  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2010, 12:09:36 pm

Quote from: underdown on April 28, 2010, 11:56:12 am

.... You're not cutting off limbs or somethin, are you?  :o  Be careful ! You don't want to end up a Venus DeMilo.

 :)

 :laugh: :laugh: 

Hiya!  I owe you a PM!  ;)


I just got back from Kings (supermarket) with my lunch, to see a file on my chair with a note from "Jan" telling me to help with this file.

I want to reply "Maybe if you came in on time daily (9:00am) instead of the time you walk in the door (10:30am) you'd have enough time to get your job done."

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 28, 2010, 12:35:33 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Now, now, Chuck ....    Be nice to Jan.

Kill her with kindness.  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 28, 2010, 12:44:09 pm

Oh oh. 2.30 something a.m. Dang this jetlag !

Actually, I've been setting up Skype, tonight, and had so many technical problems paying for credit that it took nearly forever !
All connected now, 'tho.

Must get to bed. Think I might skip the shower tonight.

I'll check for your PM from the office in the morning, Chuck (if I get there before noon).  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2010, 09:54:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well today!  I'm ok!  "Jan" keeps giving me work.  ::)


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No new weight loss, but I haven't regained any either, so I'm happy with that.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 29, 2010, 01:10:29 pm

Hi, Chuck!

Jan should give you some of her pay, too.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2010, 08:02:04 pm

Well, I'm a little puzzled as to what to think about a situation at work.

I work with "Jan".

Jan annoys the shit out of me.  she shows up to work late every day (10:30 or later, everyone else comes in at 7:30 or 8:00) and she is always shopping online, sending personal emails and calls, taking two hour lunches.

anyway, the past two days, she's been complaining how busy she is, and passing off her work to me.

::)

Anyway.....today I went to lunch, and when I got back, Jan was moving her cubicle.  She used to work right next to me, and  now was moving down the hall.

I thought this was a good thing.....she'd be away from me, and couldn't bother me any more.

I heard through the grapevine that the reason she wanted to move was to get away from me.  So now I'm pissed at all the times I've helped her, and wonder what she said to those above me that they gave her permission to move to a new cube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 29, 2010, 08:39:31 pm

That sounds really tricky, Chuck. Jan doesn't sound like a professional so there's no telling what she said to get moved. A savvy person would have thought up a non-personal, innocuous reason, like needing to be near someone she needs to communicate with regularly or something. Just keep one ear on the ground, and I imagine you'll hear soon enough.  

 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 29, 2010, 08:40:45 pm

Oh, and quit doing slackers' work for them. They'll never develop a work ethic that way!

(I can say that because I'm slacker extraordinaire.   8)  I just get away with it because I'm very good at the Hail Mary heroic effort - I don't ditch work onto anyone else!)

Edit to Add:  Rob mentioned that you're a nice guy - which is completely true - but don't let yourself be taken advantage of.  The corollary is also important.  If you're doing/supplementing someone else's work, likely your manager(s) don't know this, so you're not getting credit you deserve.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on April 29, 2010, 09:24:47 pm

Hmmmmm. Sounds like someone higher up gives "Jan" a bit of "special treatment".
But in my experience, it doesn't last long, so be firm and just ignore it.
You're a nice bloke, Chuck. Maybe too nice, and some people might take advantage of it.
But that makes you a better person than they, and you will win out in the longer term.
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2010, 10:25:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Friday!  :)


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No new weight loss, but I haven't regained any either, so I'm happy with that.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2010, 11:32:55 am

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I'm liking that little tiny Volkswagen on the weight loss ticker.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 30, 2010, 02:24:37 pm

Forget about her.. she aint worth it.. let her move!!

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2010, 08:02:04 pm

Well, I'm a little puzzled as to what to think about a situation at work.

I work with "Jan".

Jan annoys the shit out of me.  she shows up to work late every day (10:30 or later, everyone else comes in at 7:30 or 8:00) and she is always shopping online, sending personal emails and calls, taking two hour lunches.

anyway, the past two days, she's been complaining how busy she is, and passing off her work to me.

::)

Anyway.....today I went to lunch, and when I got back, Jan was moving her cubicle.  She used to work right next to me, and  now was moving down the hall.

I thought this was a good thing.....she'd be away from me, and couldn't bother me any more.

I heard through the grapevine that the reason she wanted to move was to get away from me.  So now I'm pissed at all the times I've helped her, and wonder what she said to those above me that they gave her permission to move to a new cube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2010, 02:42:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2010, 08:02:04 pm

I heard through the grapevine that the reason she wanted to move was to get away from me.  So now I'm pissed at all the times I've helped her, and wonder what she said to those above me that they gave her permission to move to a new cube.

I'd ask for a private meeting with my immediate supervisor and share my concerns in a very diplomatic way. I'd say that I'd heard that Jan had issues with me and ask if anyone else has said anything. If there is a problem, what can I do to correct it? I'm sure I'd be able to work into the conversation something about all the times I'd helped Jan with her work  ;)  but I wouldn't attack her directly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 30, 2010, 07:23:16 pm

Hi Chuck.  Sounds like "jan" is a slacker who is taking credit for your work.  Dont let her.   I had an experience with a woman who did nothing but got credit  while everyone else did her work.  Needless to say she tried to pawn her work off on all of us and eventually left the job.  Jan wont last if you and other co-workers approach her with the issue.  Dont let her get away with what she's doing.   Good luck with "jan"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 02, 2010, 08:56:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2010, 10:25:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


It's Friday!  :)


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No new weight loss, but I haven't regained any either, so I'm happy with that.  ;D

Hmmmm. Notice you stopped losing weight when you stopped doing all that extra work for "Jan" ?   ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2010, 11:25:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great day!  This weekend is just flying by!

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;D

11 pounds as of today.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2010, 11:26:31 am

Quote from: underdown on May 02, 2010, 08:56:26 am

Hmmmm. Notice you stopped losing weight when you stopped doing all that extra work for "Jan" ?   ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 02, 2010, 07:43:49 pm

Sounds like you are well rid of Jan, the further away the better. Ya know I would keep a diary of all the times Jan asked you to help her out with "her" work, keep any notes and any records, emails etc.

Great on the weight loss Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 02, 2010, 08:13:28 pm

 
Hey, Chuck.
Congrats on your progress with the weight loss.  :)

Oh, and I've got a 'few' pics to post in my new blog, of the Tampa trip etc.
.... Including that one you said was for Matt.  ;)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2010, 11:13:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Here we are, back at Monday!

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;D

Still holding at 11 pounds dropped.  ;D





My Goodness!

I was on Google and saw a unique wedding cake, with a different type of top to it, which made me wonder about what kind of "wedding cake tops" could be out there.

So I did a quick Google search, and found a site of a man who does custom wedding tops.


This was on his page.






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You can buy it for $900.00!

http://intuitionkitchenproductions.com/actionfigures/caketoppers/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 03, 2010, 12:31:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 03, 2010, 11:13:34 am

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This was on his page.

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You can buy it for $900.00!

Only 900$? What a bargain. ::)

Ok, it's cute. But seriously, 900$? That's shameless.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 03, 2010, 12:36:04 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 03, 2010, 12:31:42 pm

Only 900$? What a bargain. ::)

Ok, it's cute. But seriously, 900$? That's shameless.

Yeah, but Brangelina costs $1200.

I think Ennis's marzipan nose is too big.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 03, 2010, 02:36:02 pm

Really.. would people buy a cake topper at that price?? Really!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 03, 2010, 04:22:14 pm

Quote from: Kelda on May 03, 2010, 02:36:02 pm

Really.. would people buy a cake topper at that price?? Really!?!

Someone will.  I wouldn't. 
Its cute though ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 03, 2010, 04:36:18 pm

Hand me some marzipan. I'll make it for 800 dollars.

And I promise to make Ennis's nose smaller. (takes less marzipan)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 03, 2010, 05:14:32 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 03, 2010, 04:36:18 pm

And I promise to make Ennis's nose smaller. (takes less marzipan)

 :laugh:



It nice to see that cake topper, though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 03, 2010, 06:19:15 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 03, 2010, 04:36:18 pm

Hand me some marzipan. I'll make it for 800 dollars.

And I promise to make Ennis's nose smaller. (takes less marzipan)

Does $800 include the cake ?
How about cherry cake, if it will keep 'til the next Brokie meet.  ;)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 04, 2010, 04:14:40 pm

Quote from: underdown on May 03, 2010, 06:19:15 pm

Does $800 include the cake ?
How about cherry cake, if it will keep 'til the next Brokie meet.  ;)
 

Oh sure. If I get 800 dollars, I'm more than willing to bake a cake too!! Even cherry cake....  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 04, 2010, 07:06:36 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 04, 2010, 04:14:40 pm

Oh sure. If I get 800 dollars, I'm more than willing to bake a cake too!! Even cherry cake....  ;D

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 04, 2010, 08:52:34 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 04, 2010, 04:14:40 pm

Oh sure. If I get 800 dollars, I'm more than willing to bake a cake too!! Even cherry cake....  ;D

Hmmmm.  Maybe we'd better shop around.  :-\

... 'tho for $800 I guess you'd probably bake an extra nice one.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2010, 09:24:23 pm

lmao!

Y'all are toooooo funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 04, 2010, 09:45:09 pm

Hey Chucky, sorry to interrupt the incredibly important marzipan discussion that's been going on, but I wanted to tell you that I just remembered the other day, one of my fave moments of our Tampa weekend.  It was the moment when I wandered over to you at the karaoke bar cause they were playing a slow oldie that screamed of dancing cheek-to-cheek to me, and I cuddled into your arms, and you kind of looked at me in a bit of surprise, and you asked me which one of us was going to lead.

I'm still giggling crying laughing-my-ass-off on that one, pondering the politics of straight girls and gay men slow dancing.  Hmmmmmmm......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2010, 09:51:26 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

What can I say?  I'm a class act! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2010, 09:57:05 pm

OMG!  I've just about pissed my pants listening to this!!!

This link is a vid that is only 24 seconds long.  It's a clip from "The Wiggles".  They're a group of 4 guys who do a kids' show and music.

Just listen.....:D :D :D


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmj1RNE1wGM[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 04, 2010, 10:54:27 pm

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 05, 2010, 07:58:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 04, 2010, 09:24:23 pm

lmao!

Y'all are toooooo funny!

Hey, I remember folks saying "y'all" in Georgia. So cute.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 05, 2010, 08:10:30 am

 
 :laugh:

But I'm sure that a wholesome Ozzie group like The Wiggles wouldn't really be meaning what you might think they are meaning  :o

(scuze the grammar).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2010, 10:45:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day to you all!

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No new weight gone, but I've not gained any, so that's good!

I expected the weight loss to slow down, that happens on the TV show as well, when the diet starts to include more calories.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 05, 2010, 01:54:04 pm

Happy Wednesday, Chuck!

Hope you feeling fine today.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 05, 2010, 06:42:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2010, 10:45:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


Happy Hump Day to you all!

No new weight gone, but I've not gained any, so that's good!

I expected the weight loss to slow down, that happens on the TV show as well, when the diet starts to include more calories.

It starts to include more calories  ???  Sounds like a strange diet.

Hey, Chuck, it's ok to not lose more weight. Some people are just born to be cute and cuddly.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 05, 2010, 09:16:59 pm

Quote from: underdown on May 05, 2010, 06:42:01 pm

It starts to include more calories  ???  Sounds like a strange diet.

He needs a few more calories, he was eating lettuce for 9 days.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 05, 2010, 11:03:04 pm

I'm not quite understanding the logistics of this diet, Chuck.  Perhaps you explained it a few threads back, I don't know.  Pretty much all of us, including myself, could stand to lose some weight as we age.  But I loved you just the way you were -- strong and handsome and adorable.  What's the impetus behind this, I'm wondering?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2010, 06:23:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?  Hope you all are well!

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Lost another pound, down 12 pounds now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2010, 06:39:45 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 05, 2010, 11:03:04 pm

I'm not quite understanding the logistics of this diet, Chuck.  Perhaps you explained it a few threads back, I don't know.  Pretty much all of us, including myself, could stand to lose some weight as we age.  But I loved you just the way you were -- strong and handsome and adorable.  What's the impetus behind this, I'm wondering?

Hiya Mandy.

The diet works like this.  For the first nine days, I can have all the vegetables and fruit I want.  2 cups of brown rice a day.  A cup of oatmeal a day.  4 egg whites a day.  6 oz of yogurt a day.  All the spring water I want.  Exercise 5 days a week, 30 minutes a day.  It's a "detox" period to clean the body of the junk taken in.

Phase two is for 3 weeks.  The menu is expanded to include unsweetened cereal, 4 oz of meat, 3 oz of seafood a day.  Two cans of diet soda a day.  Work outs should now be 35 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Phase three is for 4 weeks.  The menu is expanded again to include cheese, whole wheat/multi-grain bread, whole wheat pasta, some desserts like cookies and a serving a chips.  Work outs are now 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Phase four is for life.  The menu expands a final time to include pizza once a week, small serving of french fries, and other foods.  Work outs should now be 60 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Why am I doing this?  First, thanks for the compliments about me being strong and handsome and adorable.  Good to hear!  ;D  However, my family has obese members in it on both sides, and on both sides of my family, family members have had both legs amputated at the knees due to diabetes.

For my height, my weight should be max 165 pounds.  After talking to my doctor, he suggested I aim for 185 pounds due to my age of 41.  When I was in Florida, my weight was almost 234 pounds.  That meant I was (using 165 pounds as the ending point) 69 pounds overweight, technically obese.

I am not getting any younger, and the older I get, the harder it will be to take this weight off.  So that's why I'm doing this now.

Before I went to Georgia in March, I made an appointment with my doctor, and my cholesterol and sugar levels are all within acceptable ranges.  The one thing that is out of whack is the weight.

Time to fix it.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 06, 2010, 08:39:22 am

That sounds like a lot of carbohydrates (worse than fats).
But also lots and lots of exercise, which should burn all the calories you could ever eat.
If nothing else, you'll have great muscles.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 06, 2010, 09:39:31 am

Heya Chucky, thanks for explaining your regime, cause I'm kinda looking for a plan for myself as well, but you most definitely lost me at the "pizza once a week" phase.

That just wouldn't do for me, I'm afraid.  Quite sure I would wither away and die without my daily pizza fix.   :laugh:

I do think it's wonderful and admirable that you're taking your HEALTH (not just your weight) so seriously and conscientiously.  Will make you even MORE strong and adorable for the next time I meet up with ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 06, 2010, 11:57:20 am

Some thoughts on that diet.  I believe that everything listed there are "choices."  So Rob, you wouldn't have to eat all those carbs (whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, cookies, chips) but they are the sort of things you could now choose from when you get to Phase 3 (in addition to eating from the base of foods that were allowed in Phases 1 and 2).

In Phase 4, you can add the French fries (not sure how often) if you want to, but you don't have to.  As for pizza, it's a limitation to live within.  You don't have to eat pizza if you don't want to, but if you do, the diet is establishing a once a week limit.

I would have trouble with some of this, too, and probably won't take up this diet plan, but I have to greatly admire Chuck for getting through the hardest part, Phase 1, and having such good results to show for it already.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 06, 2010, 11:58:09 am

Chuck, by the way, congratulations.

And good morning!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 07, 2010, 04:11:44 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 06, 2010, 09:39:31 am

Heya Chucky, thanks for explaining your regime, cause I'm kinda looking for a plan for myself as well, but you most definitely lost me at the "pizza once a week" phase.

That just wouldn't do for me, I'm afraid.  Quite sure I would wither away and die without my daily pizza fix.   :laugh:

I do think it's wonderful and admirable that you're taking your HEALTH (not just your weight) so seriously and conscientiously.  Will make you even MORE strong and adorable for the next time I meet up with ya!

Strewth. If he gets any more strong and adorable, no-one would would be able to resist him.  ;D

Hmmm. I'd be a waste ... but I'd sure recommend him to a few of my friends.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 07, 2010, 04:16:46 am

Quote from: dejavu on May 06, 2010, 11:57:20 am

Some thoughts on that diet.  I believe that everything listed there are "choices."  So Rob, you wouldn't have to eat all those carbs (whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, cookies, chips) but they are the sort of things you could now choose from when you get to Phase 3 (in addition to eating from the base of foods that were allowed in Phases 1 and 2).

In Phase 4, you can add the French fries (not sure how often) if you want to, but you don't have to.  As for pizza, it's a limitation to live within.  You don't have to eat pizza if you don't want to, but if you do, the diet is establishing a once a week limit.

I would have trouble with some of this, too, and probably won't take up this diet plan, but I have to greatly admire Chuck for getting through the hardest part, Phase 1, and having such good results to show for it already.

Heck, the food part doesn't sound too bad. It's all that exercise that I'd have a problem with.  :)
(I get plenty just cutting up firewood). Anyway, I don't have to worry, coz I don't need to loose any weight, do I?
... Come on. Agree with me. .... Please?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 07, 2010, 07:15:00 am

Quote from: underdown on May 07, 2010, 04:16:46 am

Anyway, I don't have to worry, coz I don't need to loose any weight, do I?
... Come on. Agree with me. .... Please?  ;D

Yo, Rob, this is Chuck's blog, not yours.  If you need some validation, you daft alligator-chasing fool, get back to your own side of the fence.  Go Chucky!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2010, 10:20:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to the weekend!  Big "Hellos" from stormy NJ.  It's downpouring and thundering right now!

:o  ;D

Oh, and a diet update.


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Days on Fat Smash Diet = 17.   Pounds lost = 13.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2010, 09:54:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great day!  It's been very windy here in NJ the past two days.

Happy Mother's Day to all the BetterMost moms!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2010, 08:30:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!

weekend was good, but work is brrrrrrrrrrrrr today.  It's cold here in NJ, and now the air is blowing at work!  LOL

It's freakin' frigid here!



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Happy to report that even though I cheated on the diet for Mother's day (I had bread at lunch, and some cake) that I didn't gain any weight back.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 10, 2010, 09:55:21 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 07, 2010, 07:15:00 am

Yo, Rob, this is Chuck's blog, not yours.  If you need some validation, you daft alligator-chasing fool, get back to your own side of the fence.  Go Chucky!!!

OK Mandy. Whatever you think, Sir.  :-\

*
*
Hey, not such good news about the weather, Chuck.   :o

Great news that the diet is holding up.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2010, 10:03:19 am

Quote from: underdown on May 10, 2010, 09:55:21 am

OK Mandy. Whatever you think, Sir.  :-\

awwww Bob, I'm sure Mandy was just teasing ya.  That's how I took it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on May 10, 2010, 10:45:16 am

Morning Chuck,  I an so pleased you are sticking so well with your diet. Keep it up, you will just get more and more handsome and lovable than you already are. Don't forget my offer to lend you James for a week. It is a 100% guaranteed weight loss program. Hell I will even buy the ticket. I am not being entirely selfless here, you could lose some weight and I may be able to put some on !!! :)
I know, the answer of course, but it is a last ditch effort !!!!
God loves a trier .

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2010, 10:55:27 am

 :laugh:


Weight loss through stress and heart attack, huh Fiona?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 10, 2010, 03:45:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 10, 2010, 10:03:19 am

awwww Bob, I'm sure Mandy was just teasing ya.  That's how I took it!

Chuck's right.  Was just a joke, Rob.  Sorry you took it the wrong way.  I'll shut up now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2010, 04:02:08 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 10, 2010, 03:45:50 pm

Chuck's right.  Was just a joke, Rob.  Sorry you took it the wrong way.  I'll shut up now.

Don't you dare!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2010, 07:54:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What's shakin' today?

Work is freezing again!  Brrrrrrrrrrr!

I have my heater turned on and it feels good!  Keeping my legs and feet warm, and when my hands get cold, I put them over the heater.

What's everyone else up to today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 11, 2010, 08:32:47 am

That's peculiar.   ???

Your nearly into summer, there, and it's cold ?

We're nearly into winter. And the sun is still shining.
In fact, it was a quite warm day, today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 11, 2010, 02:10:07 pm

Oh yes, rub it in!!!

Quote from: underdown on May 11, 2010, 08:32:47 am

That's peculiar.   ???

Your nearly into summer, there, and it's cold ?

We're nearly into winter. And the sun is still shining.
In fact, it was a quite warm day, today.

I am pretty busy at work at the moment and also with getting ready for mock and reallife interviews & assessment centres. On top of that I'm trying to fill out grant application forms for my band so we can get some funding. I ahve a committee meeting about that tonight.
Still trying to sell the house... still no viewers!

And still waitng to see who is going to be the UK prime minister!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2010, 03:31:36 pm

Quote from: underdown on May 11, 2010, 08:32:47 am

That's peculiar.   ???

Your nearly into summer, there, and it's cold ?

We're nearly into winter. And the sun is still shining.  In fact, it was a quite warm day, today.

Yeah Rob, it's very odd here now.  First day of summer is June 21st.  Right now it's May 11th.  For NJ, average temp is 64 degrees F.  Average high is 72, average low is 53.

Right now, it's 54 degrees ., 10 below normal.  Yesterday, our low was 32 degrees F., which was about 20 degrees below normal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 11, 2010, 04:31:41 pm

Weather's really goofy in St. Louis also, Chuck.  One day I've got the furnace on, next day I've got the air conditioner on, next day I've just got all the windows open, enjoying the breeze.  Must be that persnickety global warming thing, huh?  God just can't seem to make up His or Her mind.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 11, 2010, 08:58:34 pm

Quote from: Kelda on May 11, 2010, 02:10:07 pm

Oh yes, rub it in!!!


I am pretty busy at work at the moment and also with getting ready for mock and reallife interviews & assessment centres. On top of that I'm trying to fill out grant application forms for my band so we can get some funding. I ahve a committee meeting about that tonight.
Still trying to sell the house... still no viewers!

And still waitng to see who is going to be the UK prime minister!!

 ;D

I hear the Conservatives have formed a coalition Government with the Liberal Democrats.
And I guess that means proportional representation will be forthcoming in the UK ?
Hopefully the new Government will be stable, which is important for the rest of the world, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 11, 2010, 09:02:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 11, 2010, 03:31:36 pm

Yeah Rob, it's very odd here now.  First day of summer is June 21st.  Right now it's May 11th.  For NJ, average temp is 64 degrees F.  Average high is 72, average low is 53.

Right now, it's 54 degrees ., 10 below normal.  Yesterday, our low was 32 degrees F., which was about 20 degrees below normal.

Wow !  I hope it's warmer in September.
Our official first day of winter is June 1st, but that might be later, this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 11, 2010, 09:05:54 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 11, 2010, 04:31:41 pm

Weather's really goofy in St. Louis also, Chuck.  One day I've got the furnace on, next day I've got the air conditioner on, next day I've just got all the windows open, enjoying the breeze.  Must be that persnickety global warming thing, huh?  God just can't seem to make up His or Her mind.   ;D

Maybe he/she is toughening us up for something ?  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 11, 2010, 09:31:47 pm

Quote from: underdown on May 11, 2010, 09:02:39 pm

Wow !  I hope it's warmer in September.
Our official first day of winter is June 1st, but that might be later, this year.

Still quite hot here during the day, I still have the overhead fans on. Nights are just right to pull a blanket over.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 12, 2010, 05:17:50 am

Quote from: underdown on May 11, 2010, 08:58:34 pm

;D

I hear the Conservatives have formed a coalition Government with the Liberal Democrats.
And I guess that means proportional representation will be forthcoming in the UK ?
Hopefully the new Government will be stable, which is important for the rest of the world, too.

Well there will be some sort of voter reform - whether it brings in proper proportional representation I don't know.. we'll see. its very early days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2010, 06:06:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day to y'all!

Hope that everyone is thinking about the weekend and good plans already!

I'm going to see a friend (Nyasia) perform at a club in NYC on Friday night.  ;D

Weight update.


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3 weeks on the Fat Smash Diet, and 14 pounds are gone.  Average of almost 5 pounds a week.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2010, 06:32:21 am

Yesterday at work we received a fax.  Some doctor sent over a fax prescription to a patient.  The woman in question didn't work with us, so he must've misdialed the fax number.

I'm sure "Lisa" would be upset to know we got her perscription for vaginal cream.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 12, 2010, 10:12:13 am

okay so which one of your colleagues went to the chemist and had it made up? :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 13, 2010, 04:11:29 am

I loved this on your facebook and its still funny here!!  :laugh:

Wow, that fat smash diet is amazing.. me thinks I may give it a try in some form once all my interview stress is over.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2010, 06:31:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Workin' towards the weekend!  Anyone have any good plans?

On Friday night I'll be in NYC seeing friends, Saturday will be a rest day, and then Sunday I'll be in NYC again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2010, 06:31:49 am

Quote from: ZK on May 12, 2010, 10:12:13 am

okay so which one of your colleagues went to the chemist and had it made up? :o

 :laugh:

None of us, we shredded it! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2010, 06:34:16 am

Quote from: Kelda on May 13, 2010, 04:11:29 am

I loved this on your facebook and its still funny here!!  :laugh:

We were laughing about how bad it would be if "Lisa" worked for us at the bank.   "Ummmm....Lisa....this fax came for you!  Ewh!"

I posted it on DCF too, and said "Lisa has an itchy, itchy rash." and someone replied with "and everybody knows....."

 :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on May 13, 2010, 04:11:29 am

Wow, that fat smash diet is amazing.. me thinks I may give it a try in some form once all my interview stress is over.

It's really working, Kelda.  In 3 weeks I've lost 14 pounds, an average of about 5 pounds a week.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2010, 08:34:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 12, 2010, 06:32:21 am

I'm sure "Lisa" would be upset to know we got her perscription for vaginal cream.  :o

 :o

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2010, 10:02:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Friday!  ;D


Diet update!



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Down one more pound, 15 lost all together!  ;D

I'm going to NYC tonight, and I'm wearing the jacket that I wore in Colorado, it's the first time I've been able to fit in it in a long time!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2010, 04:20:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, I went out last night to what I thought was a night club.

There was a show goin' on, and I knew I'd be out late, so I had a light snack at 9:00, and thought that would be it.

Turns out the place is not only a "club", but also a bar with bar/pub food.

Come about 1:00am I'm hungry, and everyone is ordering food.  So I ended up eating some fried raviolis, a potato skin, and a small slice of Hawiian pizza.

I was sure I'd have gained weight today.

I got on my Wii scale after doing a workout, to see I had lost 2 ounces instead of gaining.

;D

I'm planning to make sure I eat extremely healthy today and tomorrow to make sure I continue my loss trend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 16, 2010, 09:17:29 am

Were you doing a lot of pole dancing at the club, Chuck ?
That would work off some weight.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 16, 2010, 02:59:49 pm

A potato skin?  Sounds yuk.  :) Potato skins go in the compost heap round here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2010, 07:53:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I love it when Brokies get together!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2010, 07:57:33 pm

Quote from: brianr on May 16, 2010, 02:59:49 pm

A potato skin?  Sounds yuk.  :) Potato skins go in the compost heap round here.

Ok, we're talking different things here.  LOL

A potato skin here is an appetizer.  You take a baked potato, scoop out some of the inside (not all) and in the place where the potato has been removed, you insert something else to eat.

Chilli, brocolli and cheese, and other stuff.


Here's a pic of some stuffed with cheese and bacon.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 16, 2010, 09:20:34 pm

Thanks for the enticement, Chucky!  I blame you for the 240 calories in the Smart Ones potatoes with cheese and broccoli entree I had for supper tonight.

And I'm not going to mention the additional 240 calories of butter that I threw on top of that, in order to make a diet frozen dinner, edible.    :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2010, 09:47:36 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 16, 2010, 09:48:58 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 16, 2010, 09:20:34 pm

Thanks for the enticement, Chucky!  I blame you for the 240 calories in the Smart Ones potatoes with cheese and broccoli entree I had for supper tonight.

And I'm not going to mention the additional 240 calories of butter that I threw on top of that, in order to make a diet frozen dinner, edible.    :D

That's a DIET dinner?  :o

Hey, we have potato skins in Sydney, and they look the same as yours. Mostly at restaurants like Hog's Breath (a steak place).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 17, 2010, 02:00:27 am

Quote from: underdown on May 16, 2010, 09:48:58 pm

That's a DIET dinner?  :o

Yep, I'd say a meal of under 500 calories would be a very DIET dinner, if it's the only meal you eat in a day.  Dinner's the only thing I ever eat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 17, 2010, 08:04:38 am

I do the main meal as lunch.
If dinner is more than a snack, it leads to discomfort when I go to bed .... and snoring. zzzzzz
Not that it matters much about the snoring. Nobody can hear it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2010, 08:19:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Here we are, back at Monday!

Ugh!

Hope everyone is doing well today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 17, 2010, 08:33:04 am

Hiya, Chuck.

I've had a good Monday. Hope yours is just as good.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 17, 2010, 03:24:41 pm

Quote from: underdown on May 17, 2010, 08:04:38 am

I do the main meal as lunch.
If dinner is more than a snack, it leads to discomfort when I go to bed .... and snoring. zzzzzz
Not that it matters much about the snoring. Nobody can hear it.  ;D

Well, then, considering some of the huge dinners we had in Tampa, I'd say that Dev and Bob and Fiona and Sue must have gotten an earful from their roommate!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 17, 2010, 07:50:58 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 17, 2010, 03:24:41 pm

Well, then, considering some of the huge dinners we had in Tampa, I'd say that Dev and Bob and Fiona and Sue must have gotten an earful from their roommate!   ;D

Not really. We had some very late nights, so, by the time we went to bed, it wasn't a problem.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2010, 08:02:33 pm

 :laugh:

Everyone was too tired to hear Rob, I guess!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2010, 08:23:11 pm

So, let me tell ya what happened on the way home from work!

 :laugh:


I'm driving, and stop at a red light.  I hear a "beep" on my left, and I turn and see a cute guy waving at me.  He's in 'red', and I'm in 'blue'.

Hey, can I ask you a question?

Sure!

Where did you get those bumper stickers?  (he was talking about my Brokeback Mountain stickers)

Off Ebay.

Really?

Yeah!

Shoot....I thought you'd day "The Village" or "P-town" or something.

At that point, the light turned green, and we had to go.  We reached the next light, and it turned red.  I looked, and he was still at my right.  I looked on the seat next to me, and there was one of my business cards on the seat.  I folded it in half, and called at him.

Hey!

Yeah?

Catch! and I tossed the card, it went through his window and landed on the passenger seat.

That has my work e-mail on it.  Send me an email with your street address, and I'll mail you my spare copies.

;D

Now, let's see if he really e-mails me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 17, 2010, 10:00:49 pm

Wowsa, how boldly and ballsy daring of you, Chuck.  Awesome technique!  You're an inspiration to us single folks everywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 17, 2010, 10:16:13 pm

Way to go Chuck!!! I'd follow up on him. Quick thinking too buddy. Let us know hows it going!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 18, 2010, 04:16:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2010, 08:02:33 pm

:laugh:

Everyone was too tired to hear Rob, I guess!

Duhh. I was just hungry again.  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on May 18, 2010, 04:20:05 am

Now, Chuck, we know you'll be checking your email every hour.
So we want an update as soon as you get it.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 18, 2010, 04:53:55 am

Wow Chucky, that is sooooo cool.

I hope he emails you, and if he is a fan of BBM maybe you should mention this forum, and of course, you will need to meet up with him to give him the bumper stickers, DONT YOU DARE MAIL THEM......

Cant wait to hear more.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2010, 10:36:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?

Things are going smoothly here, so I'm happy! 

no emails yet.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 18, 2010, 10:42:29 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 18, 2010, 04:53:55 am

DONT YOU DARE MAIL THEM......

I second that!  When he writes, tell him you're afraid the bumper stickers will get damaged in the mail, so you have to meet him at the local Cowboy in the Box.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 18, 2010, 03:05:26 pm

Go Chucky!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 19, 2010, 09:06:38 am

Quote from: southendmd on May 18, 2010, 10:42:29 am

I second that!  When he writes, tell him you're afraid the bumper stickers will get damaged in the mail, so you have to meet him at the local Cowboy in the Box.

Yup I third that, personally if you have not heard by friday morning at 8.00 am I'd be inclined to email him, after all he tossed you his card first! Then hes got all of friday to reply and you can make a time for meeting up over the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2010, 03:44:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sorry for the late appearance here today, it's been a busy day!

I did more packing, more shredding, and moving of file cabinets.  :o

But the office space is lookin' much neater and cleaner!

;D

No news on the diet front, but my clothes are getting loser.  May not be losing weight, but I'm toning up, which is fine with me, for now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2010, 03:49:34 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 17, 2010, 10:00:49 pm

Wowsa, how boldly and ballsy daring of you, Chuck.  Awesome technique!  You're an inspiration to us single folks everywhere.

Quote from: ZK on May 17, 2010, 10:16:13 pm

Way to go Chuck!!! I'd follow up on him. Quick thinking too buddy. Let us know hows it going!

Quote from: underdown on May 18, 2010, 04:20:05 am

Now, Chuck, we know you'll be checking your email every hour.  So we want an update as soon as you get it.  :)

Quote from: Katie77 on May 18, 2010, 04:53:55 am

and of course, you will need to meet up with him to give him the bumper stickers, DONT YOU DARE MAIL THEM......

Quote from: southendmd on May 18, 2010, 10:42:29 am

I second that!  When he writes, tell him you're afraid the bumper stickers will get damaged in the mail, so you have to meet him at the local Cowboy in the Box.

Quote from: ZK on May 19, 2010, 09:06:38 am

Yup I third that, personally if you have not heard by friday morning at 8.00 am I'd be inclined to email him, after all he tossed you his card first! Then hes got all of friday to reply and you can make a time for meeting up over the weekend.

"Like sands through the hour glass, so to are the gays of our lives!"

 :laugh:

Well, to clear something up, I don't have his info, so I can't contact him.  As of yet, no email, so it's possible he lost the card, or just isn't interested.

We'll see.  If an update is warrented, I'll give it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2010, 06:20:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Made it to Friday!!!   ;D

Welcome to the weekend!  ;D


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Another pound gone!   215lbs today, which is what I weighed when I was in Colorado!  ;D



Hiya everyone!!! In two weeks I'll be in Boston, walking in the AIDS Walk there! If you can, help my team hit their goal! Just click on my name on the list to make a donation!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2010, 10:23:27 pm

I was supposed to go out to meet friends for dancing and a show by Laura Enea and The Rios Sisters.  (both dance acts that were hits in the clubs in the early 90s)

I got out of the shower, and slipped on the wet floor.  I didn't fall, but I pulled something in the heel of my foot.  It's not swollen, or discolored, but when I walk, pain shoots up the back of my heel and ankle.

So it looks like a quiet evening at home.

 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 21, 2010, 11:31:18 pm

Poor Chuck!  No dancing for you.  :'(

Alternate ice and heat (ten minutes at a time) should help, along with ibuprofen.  Hope the heel feels better tomorrow!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 21, 2010, 11:50:44 pm

Oh no. Bad luck, Chuckie. Hope it gets better real soon.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 22, 2010, 03:56:54 am

hope it feels better today chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 22, 2010, 04:42:01 am

Be careful, Chucky.  When you used the words "pain shoots up", it reminded me of when I got (and of course, still have) sciatica.  Starts out in the foot, either from an injury or from doing something your body wasn't used to doing.  I got it from living in Belfast and my daily exercise was walking up and down rather steep hills where my boyfriend lived.  All my life before that, I only walked on flat ground.  All of a sudden, one day, I'm standing at the counter cutting up veggies for dinner and a lightning bolt shoots up from my left foot to my left hip to my spine.  Even after a great deal of physical therapy over there and back here, I doubt that I'll ever be able to have any sensation at all in my pinky toe on my left foot and in my entire left calf.  You could stick a needle in there and I wouldn't notice.

I'm not sure how exactly you landed.  But please monitor yourself carefully for any numbness or continued shooting pain, and see a doctor as soon as possible if you notice it.

Your pole-dancing days are far from over, I'm sure, but be careful, my friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2010, 10:37:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to the weekend!  ;D


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Lost two more pounds.  In one month's time, I've lost 20 pounds.  ;D  An average of 5 pounds a week.  ;D

4 more pounds, and I'll be halfway to my goal.  ;D



Hiya everyone!!! In two weeks I'll be in Boston, walking in the AIDS Walk there! If you can, help my team hit their goal! Just click on my name on the list to make a donation!

http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?team_id=21580&pg=team&fr_id=1090


Thanks everyone for the kind words!  I've got a heating pad for my back, and I have it on the floor, with the back of my heel resting on it.  It's helping, and my foot feels better today.

Mandy, thanks for the advice.  I'll watch for the shooting pain, but it hasn't gone up as far as yours did.  It stops before it goes past my ankle.  I suspect it's an achielles tendon issue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2010, 03:12:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I'm relaxing today, after a BBQ last night.  Of course, I had a blow out on the way to the bbq, and I had to change the flat on a high way.  fun fun fun!

But at least I felt butch!  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 23, 2010, 03:52:04 pm

Chuck you are deffinatly not having a good weekend locomotion-wise.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2010, 03:58:34 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on May 23, 2010, 03:52:04 pm

Chuck you are deffinatly not having a good weekend locomotion-wise.  :'(

You can say that twice and mean it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 23, 2010, 09:14:04 pm

Hi, Chuck!

And hi to everyone who comes to Chuck's blog.  Hope everyone is well.

I just got back from a trip, saw my mother and sister in Colorado, as well as seeing some Brokies in Denver and NYC.  So I'm borrowing Chuck's blog for a minute to say hi to everyone, because it will be a long time before I can catch up everywhere on this forum.  I'm leaving again in less than two weeks for the Boston AIDS walk, and then to go back to Colorado.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2010, 08:05:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Oh my......I feel like I need more sleep!

 :laugh:

Between the craziness and fun on Saturday and the dreams I had last night, I could use a bit more energy!  They weren't nightmares, just those really odd dreams where you wake up and go, "Huh"?

::)

Well, anyway, I'm here at work and ready to go!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 24, 2010, 01:08:01 pm

Sorry about the strange dreams, Chuck.  Sometimes they just don't make sense at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 25, 2010, 03:34:05 pm

Its amazing how active your mind can be when your asleep, eh?  I have hunh dreams quite often!!

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2010, 11:06:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day to you all!

I'm here at work, and chilling out, thinking of any plans I may have for the long weekend.

;D

Anyone have good stuff planned?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 26, 2010, 04:12:30 pm

For me, Sex and the City 2 tonight at 11:59 pm when it opens (does this count as part of the LONG weekend?), remodeling my office Thursday, Prince of Persia on Friday, and maybe a trip out to our wineries Monday with one of my bf's.  Not overly exciting, but it'll make me happy.  How's your Achilles, Chuck?  I really hope that doesn't impede your Boston AIDS walking.  Do you have any plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 26, 2010, 07:14:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2010, 11:06:53 am

I'm here at work, and chilling out, thinking of any plans I may have for the long weekend.

;D

Anyone have good stuff planned?

Getting ready for the Boston weekend after this one.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2010, 06:20:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Made it to Thursday!  ;D

Long weekend approaches, and I have no plans!  ;D

Rest rest rest!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2010, 06:22:34 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 26, 2010, 04:12:30 pm

How's your Achilles, Chuck?  I really hope that doesn't impede your Boston AIDS walking.  Do you have any plans?

No plans for the weekend, except to rest.  ;D

My Achilles tendon seems to be on the mend.  Surprisingly, exercising seems to help.  Tuesday was a bad day, I was limping around the office.  After work I went to the gym and used the elliptical machine, and when I got off, I wasn't limping any more....for some reason, the exercising on the machine helps.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2010, 06:29:27 am

Ok, so my mom, who works as a teacher's aide in a pre-school class, told me this story.

Mom has two little girls in her class room.  Avery and Mya.  They are both 4, and all similarities stop there.  Mya is a girly girl who likes to be very pretty, and have everything "just so".  Avery has some attention issues, and swears like a truck driver when she gets mad.

yesterday they were both at the art table, and it was time for lunch.  Mom was with them at the sink so they could wash up before eating.  Mya was in a pretty little dress with matching bows in her hair, and shoes.  Avery was at the sink washing up, and this is what happened.....

Avery:  Miss Andi.....

Mom:  Yes Avery?

Avery:  There are no paper towels.

Mom:  Oh, stand there and don't touch anything, I'll get some more!

*Mom turns around to get more towels*

Mya:  Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh!!!   Miss Andi!  Miss Andi!

Mom:  What is it Mya?

Mya:  Avery just wiped her hands on my dress!

Mom:  Avery.....why did you do that?

Avery:  There were no paper towels.

Mom:  Avery.....I said I was getting more.  Do we wipe our wet hands on other people?

Mya:  My dress is all wet Miss Andi.

Avery:  Well, fuck it!

Mya:  Miss Andi!  :o  Avery just said....

Mom:  Don't tell me what Avery just said!  :o

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Post by: Katie77 on May 27, 2010, 07:12:08 am

That is priceless Chucky.....I bet your mum could write a book about all the stuff she hears from the kids.

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 28, 2010, 06:14:44 am

Good morning Chuck.  I thought your little story was so cute.  Its got me giggling through my sore throat.   ;D
Have a very nice day my dear friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2010, 06:37:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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The weekend is upon us!  ;D

I have no plans, and I'm hoping for a restful weekend.  ;D

I have to have the car worked on today.....nothing major, just regular maintanence.  Fluids flushed and replace the shocks and such.

May be a little pricy, but I want her in top shape....I have two weekends coming up where I'm doing a bit of driving, and I don't want any issues.

I'm hoping for a slow day at work.  A lot of people will be out, and those of us who will be in have decided today will be "hat day".  Everyone will wear a hat or cap of their choice, and we'll take an hour out of the day to hang out and relax together, have chips and dip and such.

I'm bringing Tostitos and salsa, and a veggie platter and bleu cheese dip.

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Post by: dejavu on May 29, 2010, 09:31:41 am

Happy Three-Day Weekend, Chuck!

 ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2010, 06:41:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend so far! 

Today was a quiet day.  Did some shopping, and worked out a few times.  Nothing major.

Just what the doctor ordered.  ;D

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Post by: optom3 on May 30, 2010, 09:04:49 am

Good morning Chuck, just popping in to see a few friends I have badly neglected of late. Have a wonderful break. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2010, 01:27:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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A new week is upon us!  ;D

Had an Italian lunch before, and in about 30 minutes I'll be going to the park for a run.  ;D


Hiya Fiona!  Good to see ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 30, 2010, 01:42:15 pm

I see a lot of carbs in my immediate future.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2010, 04:32:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Bank holiday today, so I've been out!

Up early, did a workout, saw the parade, had some hot dogs, went for a walk in the park to get some sun.....about to have a light dinner and do another workout.

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Post by: Kelda on May 31, 2010, 05:29:31 pm

Hi Chuck!

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Post by: Mandy21 on May 31, 2010, 05:38:17 pm

Heya Chuck, thanks for the Mem Day wishes over on my blog!  I've been driving around this afternoon even though we're having lightning and thunderstorms today.  Wanted to see all the flags on people's front porches.  Even though I know they were supposed to be brought in cause of the rain, people left them out for some reason.  Made me proud to be an American.

And I'm proud of you also for how well you're taking care of yourself.  You're an inspiration.  Sounds like none of us will recognize you next time we see you.  And after you walk in Boston this Sunday, you'll be even skinnier.  Good for you, buster. 

Enjoy the rest of your holiday, my friend!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2010, 11:47:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back at work!  Bleh!

 :P

That's ok though, I have a half-day on Friday, and then leaving to go to Boston!  ;D

And more good news!



(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png) (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

Yaaaaaaaaaay!

After some time feeling I was stuck at a plateau, I've lost another pound.  21 in total!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2010, 11:51:01 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on May 30, 2010, 01:42:15 pm

I see a lot of carbs in my immediate future.

And was your prediction true?

Quote from: Kelda on May 31, 2010, 05:29:31 pm

Hi Chuck!

Hiya Kelda!  Hope you're well today!

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 31, 2010, 05:38:17 pm

And I'm proud of you also for how well you're taking care of yourself.  You're an inspiration.  Sounds like none of us will recognize you next time we see you.  And after you walk in Boston this Sunday, you'll be even skinnier.  Good for you, buster. 

Enjoy the rest of your holiday, my friend!

*blushes*

Thanks Mandy!  Hope you enjoyed your weekend!   ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2010, 10:46:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I am getting psyched for seeing the Brokies this weekend! 

Go Boston Brokies!   ;D

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I've lost another pound, officially down to 210lbs.  ;D

When I lose one more, I've reached the halfway point towards my goal, 24 down, 24 to go!  ;D

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Post by: Brown Eyes on June 03, 2010, 01:35:12 pm

Way to go Chuck!!  And, have a great weekend!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2010, 06:48:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Made it to Friday!

;D

Work for a half day, then I hit the road to Boston!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2010, 08:35:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Greetings from grey and damp Boston!   ;D

My 3-4 hour drive turned into a 6 hour ordeal with the traffic!   :o ::)

But that all "went away" when I met up with the Brokies!

Went to a bar, and then out to dinner, and then to Club Café for drinks and talking/dancing.

Met up with Paul, Lynne, RouxB, Debbie, Teresa, Gail, Jack, Annie, Lisa, Di, Judy, John, Ted, Jari, Andrew, Rick, and it feels like I'm missing people!  Grrr.

Damn bad memory!   :laugh:

Today is a walking tour, and other activities!

See you soon!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2010, 02:59:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm home safely after the drive back from Boston.

;D

Missing the Brokies already!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2010, 08:24:25 pm

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I love it when Brokies get together!

;D


There were so many great laughs, stories, hugs, kisses, and support this weekend!

Thanks all for being there!!

And thanks to all the Brokies who have become my friends!  I love ya all!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2010, 10:13:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Here I am, back at work, and now, talking to myself in my blog.....no one comes by any more!

*sits and cries*

LOL   :laugh:

Hope you all are well!

Missing my Brokie friends!

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Post by: Mandy21 on June 08, 2010, 10:49:11 am

Aw, poor, sweet Chuckie, thinking he's being ignored...  :'( :'( :'(

As if that could ever be possible, with your personality....

I wanted to say congrats on being the 500,000th post last night.  What do you get for that?  Lifetime supply of BetterMost beans, perhaps???

Also, you looked quite dashing in the photos.  The weight loss is quite apparent.  Way to go, cowboy!

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Post by: ZK on June 10, 2010, 12:44:51 am

Yaow Chuck!!!

Sorry haven't been around!!! Hey you look great mate!! Post some more pix!! Good to hear you are back safe n sound from Boston - thank God for GPS Nav eh  ::)

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Post by: Katie77 on June 10, 2010, 12:58:27 am

I'm here too Chucky......sorry I dont write much, but I do come in and get your "good morning" cheer every day.

I've been following the Boston gathering and walk and am so proud of all of you for doing such a great job.

And looking at the photos brings back many happy memories of my own photo shoots with all the Brokies I met, so I know how wonderful it is for you all to get together and what a good time you are having.

And Chucky, you are disappearing mate. The weight loss shows, another great achievement, well done.

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Post by: Mandy21 on June 10, 2010, 01:33:15 am

Quote from: Katie77 on June 10, 2010, 12:58:27 am

And looking at the photos brings back many happy memories of my own photo shoots with all the Brokies I met, so I know how wonderful it is for you all to get together and what a good time you are having.

I agree, Sue.  Looking at all the Boston photos made me want to go back and look at all the Tampa pictures again on yours and Dev's and Rob's blogs, so I've just been sitting here for the last hour doing that, and giggling in the dark, remembering all those smiling faces and how happy we all were to be together.

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Post by: dejavu on June 10, 2010, 12:14:42 pm

Good morning, Chuck!  Oops, no, it's afternoon here already.

Busy, busy, busy getting ready to leave again for two weeks in Colorado, but at least all my Brokie photos from Boston have been posted.

I'm almost ready for another walk.   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2010, 09:54:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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*waves to Sue, Debs and Mandy*

Hope that everyone is well!

I'll be away this weekend (again ;D) so you all behave now!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2010, 08:08:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm usually not up this early on a Saturday!  :o

I was actually up by 6:00am, and decided if I was up, I may as well stay up.

;D

Everything is quiet here, and my host and fellow guest are asleep still.  I went online a bit, and then had a jog through town, and had some fiber cereal for breakfast.

Regularity is a good thing.  :laugh:

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It's been a while where I could have a weekend away and have it quiet.  My weekends away tend to be brokie themed, and they are usually anything BUT quiet!

Sitting here in this little livingroom/den, hearing the birds tweet and looking put at the blue kies and trees is just what the doctor ordered.

I don't want to wake anyone yet, so I'm sitting on the edge of the couch so I won't accidentally rest my sweaty back on it!  :laugh:  After they've risen and had breakfast, I can shower and change.

;D

I hope that everyone is having a good weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 12, 2010, 08:46:19 am

Sounds like a lovely morning there Chucky....its 10.45 Saturday night here and cold and Im about to hit the sack.

Hope your weekend stays quiet and relaxing.

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Post by: Sason on June 12, 2010, 10:45:03 am

I love that den. Wish I could be there with y'all.  :'(

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 12, 2010, 11:24:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2010, 08:24:25 pm

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I love it when Brokies get together
I love ya all!

This pic is a beautiful site to see.  You are all wonderful brokies.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2010, 07:30:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!!!


I've just gotten back from a shopping spree, putting money into the P-Town economy.  ;D

I got a  bunch of CDs ('cause the shop owner was soooo damn cute!) some earings, a bracelet, some salt water taffy and fudge (for mom & dad) and a shirt from the HRC store here in P-Town that is similar to this.....






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 14, 2010, 02:42:43 pm

LOL at the shirt, Chuck!!

Let's see a pic with you wearing it!   ;D

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Post by: ZK on June 15, 2010, 03:30:16 am

anyone else notice theres a reoccurring theme with Chuck and sheep going on?  ::) :o ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2010, 06:41:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm up and ready for work today.

The alarm went off at 5am, and I was NOT amused.

 >:(

There's a garage by my job where I'm dropping off the car, it needs new brakes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2010, 06:41:43 am

Quote from: ZK on June 15, 2010, 03:30:16 am

anyone else notice theres a reoccurring theme with Chuck and sheep going on?  ::) :o ::)

Excuse you?

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Post by: Kelda on June 15, 2010, 03:13:41 pm

Quote from: ZK on June 15, 2010, 03:30:16 am

anyone else notice theres a reoccurring theme with Chuck and sheep going on?  ::) :o ::)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Love the Boston pic btw!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2010, 01:59:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is well, and having a good week.

Anyone got plans for the weekend?

I have a family bbq to be at on Saturday, but other than that, it should be a quiet weekend.

What's goin' on, everyone?

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Post by: Shasta542 on June 17, 2010, 02:36:26 pm

Hi Chuck!

Well--it's really, really HOT outside here--so no outdoor plans! Unless I go and take a dip in my cousin's pool. Otherwise--going to a baby shower Saturday.

Have a fun BBQ! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 17, 2010, 03:43:58 pm

Just a little wine-and-cheese picnic tomorrow afternoon with a boyfriend who just got back from 10 days in the Congo, doing missionary work.  Should be lots of interesting stories to listen to, and pics to see.  And since he'll be talking nonstop, that'll be more wine and cheese for me to guzzle down.  :laugh:  Shasta, it's been up in the 90's and humid and sticky and rainy here all week in Missouri, so I know what you mean.  Wish I had one of those kiddie pools to lay out in; otherwise, it's been an indoors week for me.  What happened to Spring in the Midwest  ???  Seems like we pretty much went from Winter to Summer this year.  Yuck!  Hey Chuck, don't forget we wanna pic of you in that pink sheep t-shirt.  Have fun with your fam!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2010, 09:21:11 pm

Hiya Shas and Mandy.

 ;D

Swimming sounds good, Shas.  It's supposed to be hot and humid here for the weekend...I'm thinking a cold shower a few times.  lol

Wine and cheese, huh?  I'm not a wine person.....I never got into the taste....I'm probably the only Italian that can't stand wine!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2010, 01:31:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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My cube is almost clean!  ;D

yeah, I'm happiest when my cube is clean, it means that nothing requires my immediate attetion.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 18, 2010, 01:58:47 pm

Well done you chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2010, 09:28:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

The BBQ was fun today, and I ate a bit too much.  :o  :laugh:

I did manage to get a run in after the bbq, so that should help.


Currently resting at home, watching "The Seamstress".


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The Seamstress was brought into being by the desperate curse of an innocent woman being tortured to death by a vigilante mob. Voracious for blood, the hideously-mutilated specter hunts a small group of friends who become trapped on the island where she died. The friends, led by Allie, are searching for Allie's missing father. As Allie comes to understand that he was one of the vigilantes, her friends begin to die gruesome horrific deaths on the point of The Seamstress' needle. When the last two surviving vigilantes arrive, locked in their own dance of death and revenge, Allie must either preserve her own innocence or be corrupted by vengeance herself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 19, 2010, 11:20:59 pm

man you got me shaking in me boots! I'd definitely need someone to hold my hand to watch something like that!!

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Post by: Penthesilea on June 20, 2010, 06:29:02 am

Hiya Chuckie!
Jeez! Not a movie I care to watch, lol.

Kerstin (my RL Brokie friend) and I went to see Prince of Persia last night. Was fun. Told her of the Heath Street metro pic you (and Debbie) posted from the Boston gathering. Did your ears ring?

Today I'd love to go visit my family (cousins, aunt) but probably it won't play out, time-wise. I miss them. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 22, 2010, 10:57:44 am

Hey Chuck, just thought I'd come on in and say hi, how are ya?  I hope you are well.  love dec

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2010, 09:37:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, it's been a crazy day today, and that's why I'm late!

:o

We are going to be audited in the next few days (possibly starting tomorrow) and we are supposed to have all our files in order.

Well, we just got a bunch of files from another location, and we spent all day reorganizing the file room, and we only got half way done.

::)

I'm hoping they don't show up tomorrow, and we get the chance to finish them all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2010, 09:38:04 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on June 22, 2010, 10:57:44 am

Hey Chuck, just thought I'd come on in and say hi, how are ya?  I hope you are well.  love dec

Hiya Dev!  *waves*

Hope you're doing well!  As you saw from my last post, it was crazy at work, and I'm sure it will  be the same way tomorrow too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2010, 09:39:14 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 20, 2010, 06:29:02 am

Kerstin (my RL Brokie friend) and I went to see Prince of Persia last night. Was fun. Told her of the Heath Street metro pic you (and Debbie) posted from the Boston gathering. Did your ears ring?

lol!

No ears ringing for me that day, but it's nice to be discussed.  :laugh:

I really enjoyed PoP as well.  I know a few people who didn't, but I had fun at it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2010, 09:42:03 pm

Quote from: ZK on June 19, 2010, 11:20:59 pm

man you got me shaking in me boots! I'd definitely need someone to hold my hand to watch something like that!!

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*runs from Matthew*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 22, 2010, 10:23:30 pm

ya know Chuck you seem to spend an inordinate amount of time running from me!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 22, 2010, 11:47:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2010, 09:39:14 pm

lol!

I really enjoyed PoP as well.  I know a few people who didn't, but I had fun at it.

I saw it last week. it is not my type of movie, I only went for one reason  ;D  but I did not find it too bad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 10:07:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Craziness today!  Auditors are here now!  ::)

We didn't finish what we needed to, but the auditors are in another room, so they can't see us working.  :laugh:

We continue on!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 10:08:31 am

Quote from: brianr on June 22, 2010, 11:47:43 pm

I only went for one reason  ;D 

Hmmm, and what reason would that be?  ???  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 10:08:59 am

Quote from: ZK on June 22, 2010, 10:23:30 pm

ya know Chuck you seem to spend an inordinate amount of time running from me!!!

Helps keep me in shape!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 05:44:12 pm

Oh my!

We had an earthquake in NJ!

Actually, I believe it was an earthquake in Canada, and it was felt to NYC.

The building I was in shook, and we had to evacuate for about an hour and half while the fire department could determine whether or not the buidling was "structurally sound".

:o

We got back into the building at about 3:00, had to leave at 1:30.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 23, 2010, 06:22:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 05:44:12 pm

Oh my!

We had an earthquake in NJ!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoHuxpa4h48[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 23, 2010, 09:27:57 pm

Man alive, I didn't think you got earthquakes on the east coast! Glad alls well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 24, 2010, 12:22:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 05:44:12 pm

Oh my!

We had an earthquake in NJ!

Actually, I believe it was an earthquake in Canada, and it was felt to NYC.

The building I was in shook, and we had to evacuate for about an hour and half while the fire department could determine whether or not the buidling was "structurally sound".

:o

We got back into the building at about 3:00, had to leave at 1:30.

Dang, I didn't feel a thing!  That's exciting, Chuck.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 25, 2010, 03:54:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 10:07:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Craziness today!  Auditors are here now!  ::)

We didn't finish what we needed to, but the auditors are in another room, so they can't see us working.  :laugh:

We continue on!

Go Chucky!! I hope the eartquake didn't mess up your files!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2010, 06:47:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Horray for Friday!

I got all my filing done yesterday (Finally!!!!) so I think all is in order in case the auditors hit that room today.

;D


Ok, question for you all.

Last night I had dreams that seemed to go on forever.  In the dream, it was a Catholic holiday.  Not one of the national holidays, just some religious holiday.  I was at work, and everyone else at work left due to the holiday.  I was told to stay and cover for everyone, since I don't go to church or practice my religion.

That being said......do I have the right to go to work today and tell them I'm leaving early today as I worked for them all last night?

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Post by: Kelda on June 25, 2010, 08:34:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 25, 2010, 06:47:30 am

That being said......do I have the right to go to work today and tell them I'm leaving early today as I worked for them all last night?

dont you hate those dreams where you feel like youve alreasdy worked a full day!?!

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Post by: Mandy21 on June 25, 2010, 09:36:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 25, 2010, 06:47:30 am

That being said......do I have the right to go to work today and tell them I'm leaving early today as I worked for them all last night?

I wouldn't if I valued my job, but I guess it would depend on whether you're paid by the hour and have met your 40 for the week, or paid by an annual salary where the hours put in don't matter at all.  I'd stick it out for the day, but try to find something you enjoy doing rather than something tedious or difficult.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 25, 2010, 04:06:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 25, 2010, 06:47:30 am

Last night I had dreams that seemed to go on forever.  In the dream, it was a Catholic holiday.  Not one of the national holidays, just some religious holiday.  I was at work, and everyone else at work left due to the holiday.  I was told to stay and cover for everyone, since I don't go to church or practice my religion.

Oh my. I guess that qualifies for a nightmare.

Quote

That being said......do I have the right to go to work today and tell them I'm leaving early today as I worked for them all last night?

You bet!
(If I were to make the decision. Your boss might differ, though :laugh:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 25, 2010, 04:25:22 pm

It must have been the night for bad dreams. I have recently renovated the whole kitchen in my new house. My sister planned it but had to go home (2000 miles away) before the work was done. i dreamt she had come back to see it and pulled on a cupboard and all the tiles started filling off. What was worse, the original owner was standing there laughing at my distress.

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Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2010, 02:45:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2010, 08:08:20 am

It's been a while where I could have a weekend away and have it quiet.  My weekends away tend to be brokie themed, and they are usually anything BUT quiet!

Sitting here in this little livingroom/den, hearing the birds tweet and looking put at the blue kies and trees is just what the doctor ordered.

Hi, Chuck!  Catching up on your blog.

That sounds like a great place to spend a weekend, especially hearing the birds tweet and looking at the trees and the blue skies.

Glad you had a relaxing time.

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Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2010, 02:50:26 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 17, 2010, 03:43:58 pm

What happened to Spring in the Midwest  ???  Seems like we pretty much went from Winter to Summer this year.  Yuck!  Hey Chuck, don't forget we wanna pic of you in that pink sheep t-shirt.  Have fun with your fam!

Hey, Mandy!  Yes, I saw on the weather report how hot Missouri had been.  Colorado went through the same thing, from 50 for a high when I got there to 100 for a high when I left two weeks later.  Yuck is right!

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Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2010, 02:55:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 23, 2010, 05:44:12 pm

Oh my!

We had an earthquake in NJ!

Actually, I believe it was an earthquake in Canada, and it was felt to NYC.

The building I was in shook, and we had to evacuate for about an hour and half while the fire department could determine whether or not the buidling was "structurally sound".

:o

We got back into the building at about 3:00, had to leave at 1:30.

So there was some excitement while I was gone!

Did the earthquake shake up the auditors and chase them away?   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2010, 06:27:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I didn't sleep so well last night, not feeling too awake yet.

Oh, I've decided instead of moving on to Phase 4 of the Fat Smash diet today, I'm going back to Phase 1 for the next 9 days, and see if I can jump start some more weight loss.

If it has the same effect as last time ( I lost 10 pounds in the 9 days) I'll be well past the halfway point, and close to 200 pounds.

;D

Wish me luck!

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 28, 2010, 07:32:32 am

Good Luck Chuck.

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Post by: dejavu on June 28, 2010, 02:52:01 pm

Yes, Chuck, good luck with that Phase 1 again.

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Post by: Sason on June 28, 2010, 03:57:48 pm

The best of luck
to our Chuck.

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Post by: dejavu on June 29, 2010, 10:30:17 am

Good morning, Chuck.  Happy Tuesday.   :)

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Post by: Mandy21 on June 29, 2010, 02:10:39 pm

Deb, I'm glad you're back with us.  Your "voice" was missed for a few weeks.  Have you posted somewhere about your latest travel to Colorado?  Hope your family is well.

Good luck, Chuck.  You're going to be unrecognizable to us if you keep this weight loss up, but I'm glad it seems to be making you feel so good to do it.  Proud of ya, my friend!

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Post by: dejavu on June 29, 2010, 02:44:20 pm

Hi, Mandy.   :)

No, I haven't posted much elsewhere about Colorado except in the Dave Cullen Forum Diner, and not a whole lot there.  My family is doing pretty well, thanks. 

Actually, I'm leaving again tomorrow to go back to Colorado for more weeks.  Haven't had much time to catch up on what people are doing here, but it's good to hear from you.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2010, 09:18:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Forgot to post about this, thought you'd find this funny.

This conversation took place between me and my RM "D".  "D" was sitting behind his cubicle wall, and I couldn't see him when I walked in.

"D":  Chuck, is that you?

Me:  *looks around*  God?

"D":  Yes.  I want you to build an ark.

Me:  Okaaaaaaaay.  Can I bring 2 of every gay man?

*pause*

"D":  I've changed my mind, I'll ask someone else.



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: Kelda on June 30, 2010, 05:03:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 29, 2010, 09:18:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Forgot to post about this, thought you'd find this funny.

This conversation took place between me and my RM "D".  "D" was sitting behind his cubicle wall, and I couldn't see him when I walked in.

"D":  Chuck, is that you?

Me:  *looks around*  God?

"D":  Yes.  I want you to build an ark.

Me:  Okaaaaaaaay.  Can I bring 2 of every gay man?

*pause*

"D":  I've changed my mind, I'll ask someone else.



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 30, 2010, 08:58:30 am

Ok what is an RM and would that be evey gay man and his twin?

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Post by: southendmd on June 30, 2010, 10:23:48 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 30, 2010, 08:58:30 am

Ok what is an RM and would that be evey gay man and his twin?

Regional manager? 

I think it's a mistangled metaphor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 30, 2010, 11:49:46 am

I presumed it meant RoomMate?  But maybe then I'm either daft, or just not in on the joke.

Chucky, did you know that P-Town, one of your fave visiting places, was voted #3 on Best Beach Towns, according to AOL today?  Here's the blurb, sounds like a fun place:

3. Provincetown, Massachusetts
Welcoming all ages, races, creeds and sexual orientations, P-Town crowns the tip of Cape Cod, where it curls like a tongue stuck out at convention. Yet the Puritans' Mayflower Compact was signed here pre-Plymouth Rock; the commemorative 252-foot all-granite Pilgrim Monument offers spectacular vistas. The adjacent Provincetown Museum portrays historic events and people from the native Wampanoag tribe. Colonial clapboard buildings house B&Bs, boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Also be sure to check what (and who) is onstage at the Provincetown Theater, where O'Neill, Stewart and Fonda honed their crafts.

Tip: The Province Lands Visitor Center offers a fantastic observation deck plus ranger-guided walking tours of cranberry bogs, tidal flats, and salt marshes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2010, 06:57:50 pm

RM = Relationship Manager.

They are the guys who go out and get new business for the bank.

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Post by: southendmd on June 30, 2010, 07:02:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 30, 2010, 06:57:50 pm

RM = Relationship Manager.

They are the guys who go out and get new business for the bank.

Sounds more like a yenta.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2010, 08:47:36 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 30, 2010, 10:09:23 pm

That was a much more boring answer than the one I'd pictured and hoped for, Chucky!

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2010, 06:23:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Almost to the weekend!  ;D

Yesterday at work was a pain in the ass!  :o

It was about 3;30 in the afternoon, no work on my cube, no emails, no phone messages.  I had to go to the branch, which is a mile away.

It was quiet, and a nice day out, so I decided to walk, so that I could get some extra exercise in.  By the time I got back, there were 15 emails and 3 phone messages that required attention.

::)

I didn't get out of work until after 5.  I usually leave between 4:45 & 4:30.  ::)

I'll see if I can leave early today.



Hiya Mandy, sorry the answer wasn't more interesting!  LOL    Remember, I work in the banking field...not much sexiness and interesting stuff there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 01, 2010, 06:50:27 am

Do you mean that Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen *don't* walk in to your workaday life, with regularity???

 :o :o :o

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2010, 11:08:57 am

Yup!

Sorry to smash that illusion!   :laugh:

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Post by: Mandy21 on July 01, 2010, 11:49:33 am

Dag nabbit, now I'm gonna have to cross banking off my list of potential job searches...

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2010, 09:44:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!!!

;D

I know I am!

It's been a great day here in NJ.....I've been productive.  I got three workouts in, had a light meals all day, got a hair cut, did some food shopping, and got some supplies needed to hang two pieces of original Brokeback art.

;D

The only "unproductive" thing I did was take a nap.  Like I said on Facebook, you know you're getting old if you take a nap, and you're happy about it.

:laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2010, 09:45:19 pm

Hiya!

I posted that I got some artwork framed....I thought you may like to see it.





This first piece is an original pencil sketch done by artist Jeff Eckert.

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2010, 09:45:57 pm

An original piece done by DCF member Janie-G of the reunion kiss.

She worked on it, and then later found out that this scene is my favorite, so she sent it to me as a gift.


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Post by: ZK on July 03, 2010, 09:46:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 29, 2010, 09:18:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Forgot to post about this, thought you'd find this funny.

This conversation took place between me and my RM "D".  "D" was sitting behind his cubicle wall, and I couldn't see him when I walked in.

"D":  Chuck, is that you?

Me:  *looks around*  God?

"D":  Yes.  I want you to build an ark.

Me:  Okaaaaaaaay.  Can I bring 2 of every gay man?

*pause*

"D":  I've changed my mind, I'll ask someone else.



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

ROTFLMAO

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Post by: tampatalon on July 04, 2010, 06:58:41 am

Happy Fourth

Steve

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Post by: Penthesilea on July 04, 2010, 07:49:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2010, 09:45:57 pm

An original piece done by DCF member Janie-G of the reunion kiss.

She worked on it, and then later found out that this scene is my favorite, so she sent it to me as a gift.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newpics003.jpg)

Wow. The sketches are both beautiful.
What a talent your friend has. And what a generous gift it is.
It continues to amaze me what Brokies are doing for each other. They open their hearts and their homes for another. If that's not love, then I don't know what is.
 :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2010, 11:06:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Independence Day






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 04, 2010, 12:06:24 pm

Chuck, I posted on your Facebook about the kiss sketch.  That's got to be my fave as well.  What a lovely gift from your friend.

Chrissie, I would agree, Brokies are the best!

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Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2010, 12:08:00 pm

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, CHUCK!

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2010, 12:55:38 pm

Woooooo whooooo!


Over the past few weeks with travel, BBQs, Bday parties, my weight has yo-yoed around.....but never going higher than 213.

I decided to get back to Phase 1 of the Fat Smash diet, where I lost 10 pounds in 9 nine days to kick start me back in the right direction.

Today is the start of day 6 in Phase 1, and I've lost 5 pounds.


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I've just gone past the halfway point of my goal, today I'm at 208 pounds, 23 more to go.

;D

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Post by: Sason on July 04, 2010, 03:42:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2010, 09:45:19 pm

Hiya!

I posted that I got some artwork framed....I thought you may like to see it.





This first piece is an original pencil sketch done by artist Jeff Eckert.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Friday%2013th%20gathering%20NYC/Brokiecollection017.jpg)

Wow!

Amazing!

What a talented guy! Is there anywhere online his artwork can be seen?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2010, 03:44:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2010, 09:45:57 pm

An original piece done by DCF member Janie-G of the reunion kiss.

She worked on it, and then later found out that this scene is my favorite, so she sent it to me as a gift.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/newpics003.jpg)

It's beautiful, Chuck.

It seems you never found out exactly how Janie got to know this is your favourite scene....   ;) 8)

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2010, 03:45:26 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 04, 2010, 03:42:19 pm

Wow!

Amazing!

What a talented guy! Is there anywhere online his artwork can be seen?

http://www.jeffeckert.com

There is a pic that says "Hollywood" above it.  Click that one to find the Brokeback one, which says there is a limited supply left.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2010, 03:46:07 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 04, 2010, 03:44:22 pm

It's beautiful, Chuck.

It seems you never found out exactly how Janie got to know this is your favourite scene....   ;) 8)

honey, please.  ;)


You asked me here on my blog.   lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2010, 04:12:45 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 04, 2010, 07:49:01 am

Wow. The sketches are both beautiful.
What a talent your friend has. And what a generous gift it is.
It continues to amaze me what Brokies are doing for each other. They open their hearts and their homes for another. If that's not love, then I don't know what is.
 :)

Truer words were never spoken!

My thought exactly, Chrissi!

I'm also the lucky owner of one of Janie's beautiful drawings,
and I'm looking forward to finally getting finished with my new place and hang the drawing on the wall!

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Post by: Sason on July 04, 2010, 04:25:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 04, 2010, 03:45:26 pm

http://www.jeffeckert.com

There is a pic that says "Hollywood" above it.  Click that one to find the Brokeback one, which says there is a limited supply left.

Thanks for the link.

He does very interesting work. It looks so real you'd think it's a photo!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2010, 04:27:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 04, 2010, 03:46:07 pm

honey, please.  ;)


You asked me here on my blog.   lol

 ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2010, 08:26:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Today was my last day off.....back to work tomorrow.  Ugh!

I hope that everyone is keeping cool right now!  It's been in the 90s here....hot and sticky and humid.  Yuck.

On the plus side, I lost another pound. 



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Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2010, 10:08:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone had a great weekend!  ;D

I worked out, but otherwise had a relaxing one.  I actually woke up this morning feeling relaxed!  That almost never happens.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 06, 2010, 04:53:57 pm

You know I think we ought to do something on here for Ted and Jari's marriage don't you think? I mean Brokeback caused a few divorces, but now it has caused a marriage. What do you think?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2010, 06:39:40 pm

well, are they married?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2010, 06:44:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 06, 2010, 06:39:40 pm

well, are they married?

well, Ted changed his facebook 'relationship status' to 'married to Jari'.  If facebook says so, it must be true!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2010, 07:06:52 pm

I had no idea this happened!

When I saw them in Boston they didn't say anything!  :o

Congrats to Ted and Jari!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 07, 2010, 04:00:13 am

I don't know these guys but yay for them !!

(Just realised that in the last three threads Ive posted to Ive noted Yay! each time.. but I really do mean it!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 07, 2010, 11:54:38 pm

It is good to have reason Kelda!

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Post by: Wayne on July 07, 2010, 11:58:51 pm

What a great pic! Congrats to our guys  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 08, 2010, 04:41:34 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 07, 2010, 11:54:38 pm

It is good to have reason Kelda!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 09, 2010, 10:56:11 am

Stopping by to say hello. I have been very self absorbed recently and have neglected my Bettermost friends.
Well done on the continued weight loss, I have gained 4lbs !! which is great. Have a fabulous weekend . I am off to chill with Dev so will be even further recuperated after the weekend. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2010, 10:02:19 pm

Mom just got back from bathing suit shopping at Macy's.  She wanted a suit that was on display, but the only one in her size was on the mannequin.  So she did what every shopper would do.  Stripped the mannequin, paid for the suit, and left a naked mannequin in the middle of Macy's.

LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2010, 05:41:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

;D

Ok.....I know different cultures do things differently, but ............wow.

I went to the local park for my run today, and there was a wedding party there posing for pics.

That's pretty typical thing to happen there.

The groom and his party were in typical black.  The bridesmaids were in an ice blue dress.

The bride, in a bright orange gown.

She looked like a big pumpkin.

It was sorta like this....



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However, the bride in the park was a brighter orange, the dress was "poofier", and had crystals on it.

Really? ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 12, 2010, 03:26:43 pm

Joaquin Pheonix and Betty White are going to star in Ang Lee's sequel to the Hulk. Betty will play the mother of course.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 10:59:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing today?


Greetings from soaking wet NJ!  It has been raining all day so far, and was POURING not long ago.  We're drenched here.

One of our locations is currently in the dark, the weather has knocked out their power.  :o

Wonder if it will happen here too?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2010, 01:55:15 pm

Pouring here in Scotland too! Where did the Summer go?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 02:27:15 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 14, 2010, 01:55:15 pm

Pouring here in Scotland too! Where did the Summer go?

*waves to Kelda*

Good to see ya here!  How about some Brandy?


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 14, 2010, 02:38:33 pm

Chuck, you ain't right!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 14, 2010, 02:39:25 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 14, 2010, 01:55:15 pm

Pouring here in Scotland too! Where did the Summer go?

Where have all the flowers going?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 02:48:52 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 14, 2010, 02:38:33 pm

Chuck, you ain't right!

Hiya Big Brother Truman!  What's going on?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 14, 2010, 03:15:40 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-tRXewCAmU[/youtube]  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 03:23:22 pm

Well, I can't see videos at work, but I've got a good guess at what this is.

 :laugh:


I'll see if my suspicions are correct when I get home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2010, 05:13:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 02:27:15 pm

*waves to Kelda*

Good to see ya here!  How about some Brandy?


(http://www.boonedeals.com/images/e_j_brandy.jpg)

Thanks! *Hic*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 06:11:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 03:23:22 pm

Well, I can't see videos at work, but I've got a good guess at what this is.

 :laugh:


I'll see if my suspicions are correct when I get home!

*quoting myself*

LOL  I was right Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2010, 06:12:08 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 14, 2010, 05:13:22 pm

Thanks! *Hic*

*throws back a bottle with Kelda*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 15, 2010, 01:06:06 am

Hey Chuck

Have you seen Date Night yet? Its a really funny, its about an average couple from NJ who go on a date in the Big Apple - I will never ever ever do what they did in the restaurant after watching the movie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2010, 03:31:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Rains are gone for now, but the heat and humidity is back.  Ugh.  Is it September yet?  ;D

We're at 90 or so now, and it's supposed to be that way tomorrow too, and then rain tomorrow night and for Saturday as well.

I guess it's a good thing I have no outdoor plans on the weekend.  ;D

Work has been keeping me busy, but I think I'm on top of everything, and all is being accomplished.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2010, 03:36:44 pm

Quote from: ZK on July 15, 2010, 01:06:06 am

Have you seen Date Night yet? Its a really funny, its about an average couple from NJ who go on a date in the Big Apple - I will never ever ever do what they did in the restaurant after watching the movie!

Yaow Matthew!

No, I haven't seen it, and probably won't.  With the shows "Jerseylicious", "Jersey Couture", and "Real Housewives of NJ" already making us look like fools here, I'm not in a hurry to see a movie that probably does the same thing.

 :laugh:

I will admit that I watch "Real Housewives".  I can't believe the stupidity of these people.

I also haven't seen "Mean Girls" either, but I've heard it's funny.....perhaps I should, I may be able to put it to practical use.

>:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 15, 2010, 04:47:36 pm

I will admit to watching an episode of TRHONJ just for the seer stoopidity, drama and stereotyping.

Oh my fuckin' gaad it is soooooofuckin' unbelievable!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2010, 06:16:06 pm

You mean "unbe-weave-able"!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 16, 2010, 10:42:01 am

Weave is right. That bitch pulled Amber's weave last night and it was WW3! She called the cops and could not believe how violated and hurt she felt.

Gezus, what is the point of it? They get dressed up and have parties so they can demonstrate what horrible people they are?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2010, 11:18:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2010, 03:36:44 pm

Yaow Matthew!

No, I haven't seen it, and probably won't.  With the shows "Jerseylicious", "Jersey Couture", and "Real Housewives of NJ" already making us look like fools here, I'm not in a hurry to see a movie that probably does the same thing.

 :laugh:

I will admit that I watch "Real Housewives".  I can't believe the stupidity of these people.

I also haven't seen "Mean Girls" either, but I've heard it's funny.....perhaps I should, I may be able to put it to practical use.

>:D

Not mention "Jersey Shore." Anyone for the Guido lifestyle?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 12:55:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing today?

It's a hot weekend, been in the 90s.

Cleaning out my car today......I sprinkled baking soda all over the carpets and seats and let it sit overnight.  For some reason, it smelled like fast food in my car....and I have no idea why!  LOL

it was starting to drive me crazy, so I'm letting it sit a long time, and I'll vaccum it out today after dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 12:58:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 16, 2010, 11:18:41 am

Not mention "Jersey Shore." Anyone for the Guido lifestyle?

Those damn morons!  I can't stand them, and the best part is that almost none of them are from New Jersey.  ::)

And what is it about "Mike the Situation"?

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z210/katmal2006/jerseyshore7-11-10028.jpg)


He's got a damn ugly mug.  The ugly fairy kissed him on both cheeks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 18, 2010, 01:23:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 12:55:26 pm

Cleaning out my car today......I sprinkled baking soda all over the carpets and seats and let it sit overnight.  For some reason, it smelled like fast food in my car....and I have no idea why!  LOL

it was starting to drive me crazy, so I'm letting it sit a long time, and I'll vaccum it out today after dinner.

I certainly hope Tom-Tom wasn't injured in this soda-fest.    :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 18, 2010, 02:20:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 12:55:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing today?

It's a hot weekend, been in the 90s.

Cleaning out my car today......I sprinkled baking soda all over the carpets and seats and let it sit overnight.  For some reason, it smelled like fast food in my car....and I have no idea why!  LOL

it was starting to drive me crazy, so I'm letting it sit a long time, and I'll vaccum it out today after dinner.

I did that with the closets here before I put my clothes in them after the move.
I got the advice from a friend. Stupidest thing I've ever done!

Tell you what, it nearly ruined my vacuum!  :o

The baking soda didn't stay in the dust bag, it spread in the vacuum cleaner itself and clogged the filter.

I had to change the filter and clean the vacuum out by hand with a damp cloth!

For a few days, I had baking soda everwhere!  :o 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 03:03:16 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 18, 2010, 01:23:07 pm

I certainly hope Tom-Tom wasn't injured in this soda-fest.    :o

Tom Tom was safely packed away for the adventure.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 03:05:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 18, 2010, 02:20:24 pm

I did that with the closets here before I put my clothes in them after the move.  I got the advice from a friend. Stupidest thing I've ever done!

Tell you what, it nearly ruined my vacuum!  :o

The baking soda didn't stay in the dust bag, it spread in the vacuum cleaner itself and clogged the filter.

I had to change the filter and clean the vacuum out by hand with a damp cloth!

For a few days, I had baking soda everwhere!  :o 

Oh fantastic.  Clean up this evening will be an adventure.  I'll let ya know how it goes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 18, 2010, 03:27:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 12:58:43 pm

Those damn morons!  I can't stand them, and the best part is that almost none of them are from New Jersey.  ::)

And what is it about "Mike the Situation"?

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z210/katmal2006/jerseyshore7-11-10028.jpg)


He's got a damn ugly mug.  The ugly fairy kissed him on both cheeks.

So put a bag over his head.... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 18, 2010, 04:02:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 03:05:30 pm

Oh fantastic.  Clean up this evening will be an adventure.  I'll let ya know how it goes.

Yeah, let me know. I hope it goes better for you than for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 04:24:36 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 18, 2010, 03:27:39 pm

So put a bag over his head.... :o

That won't work for me.......lol!  The face is an area I don't compromise on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 05:56:09 pm

Ok Sonja, the car is clean......

Looks like both you and my friend were right.

The smell appears to be gone.  I'm happy about that.

I vacuumed out the car for about a half hour....and I think there is still baking soda on the seats.  LOL....I guess I'll find out when I sit on them tomorrow.  If I have a white powdery substance on my clothes, I'll have to hope I don't get pulled over by the police and they think it's coccaine.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 18, 2010, 11:09:25 pm

Chuck I will be happy to send you a pine shaped and scented air freshener for your rear view mirror.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:15:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back at Monday.  Ugh!  I don't know about you, but I'd love a three day weekend soon!

;D

What's new, everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:16:09 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 18, 2010, 11:09:25 pm

Chuck I will be happy to send you a pine shaped and scented air freshener for your rear view mirror.  :-*

I had a cherry scented one, and after it died, the smell was still there.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 19, 2010, 08:38:50 am

That was the spirit of Ma Twist.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 19, 2010, 09:30:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:15:30 am

What's new, everyone?

Got a 40-inch over the weekend.  And managed to strain my back, taking it all in.



'Course I'm talkin' about TV's here, unfortunately...  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 19, 2010, 02:49:20 pm

I don't like Mondays, I do like Sir Bob Geldoff though ! This Monday is bad as I keep thinking this time yesterday, or this time Saturday, I was with Dev chilling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2010, 03:18:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 04:24:36 pm

That won't work for me.......lol!  The face is an area I don't compromise on.

Was it Voltaire who said, "At night, all cats are gray"?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2010, 03:19:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2010, 05:56:09 pm

Ok Sonja, the car is clean......

Looks like both you and my friend were right.

The smell appears to be gone.  I'm happy about that.

I vacuumed out the car for about a half hour....and I think there is still baking soda on the seats.  LOL....I guess I'll find out when I sit on them tomorrow.  If I have a white powdery substance on my clothes, I'll have to hope I don't get pulled over by the police and they think it's coccaine.

 :laugh:

Then we'll just have to call you "The Situation."  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 19, 2010, 03:35:55 pm

I'm glad it worked out for you Chuck!

And that your vacuum is not-ruined by baking soda.   :D


I do hope we hear from you soon, or we'll all be afraid you're in jail.....  ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 03:55:48 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 19, 2010, 09:30:07 am

Got a 40-inch over the weekend.  And managed to strain my back, taking it all in.

Oh my, this sounds so very slashy!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 03:57:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 19, 2010, 03:18:20 pm

Was it Voltaire who said, "At night, all cats are gray"?  ;D

May have said it, don't believe it.  ;D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 19, 2010, 03:19:31 pm

Then we'll just have to call you "The Situation."  ;D  :-*

Darlin', bite your tongue!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 03:57:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 19, 2010, 03:35:55 pm

I do hope we hear from you soon, or we'll all be afraid you're in jail.....  ::) ;D

Apparently I got it all out of the car.....my clothes had no white powder on them, so I'm safe.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 19, 2010, 04:00:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 03:57:47 pm

Apparently I got it all out of the car.....my clothes had no white powder on them, so I'm safe.

 :laugh:

What a relief!!

I've been so worried!    ::)

Was even thinking of sending you a 'get out soon' card, in case you were allowed to recieve cards in jail.....    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 19, 2010, 04:26:25 pm

Baking powder, Chuck !
 I rely on you for originality and thinking ouside the box ! Could have been baby powder and your excuse, getting your body baby soft for your lover ! :) Why  was it all over the car, well because your lover simply could not wait to get his hands on you !!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:15:37 pm

Quote from: optom3 on July 19, 2010, 04:26:25 pm

I rely on you for originality and thinking ouside the box ! Could have been baby powder and your excuse, getting your body baby soft for your lover ! :) Why  was it all over the car, well because your lover simply could not wait to get his hands on you !!  ;D

My lover?

*looks around*

Well, where the hell is he?  I can't find him.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 19, 2010, 06:22:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:15:37 pm

My lover?

*looks around*

Well, where the hell is he?  I can't find him.   :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:48:16 pm

Oh sure Kelda!  Laugh at my pain!

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 19, 2010, 08:38:08 pm

Here is something that might cheer you up. I am too technologically challenged to add a link but if you go to youtube and search Groove armada with Will Young, it is pretty cool.
Will young won Pop Idol a few years back, he is gay and gorgeous, with a GSOH and highly intelligent,sigh !! While you are on you tube check out Graham Norton and the  teapot blowing, also with Will Young. Graham is also gay and he makes me laugh like no one else. In fact why not check out a few of Norton's shows, he is a very close to the bone chat show(ish) host.
I LMAO at him, hope it eases your pain !!!! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 19, 2010, 10:53:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2010, 06:15:37 pm

My lover?

*looks around*

Well, where the hell is he?  I can't find him.   :laugh:

I'm wondering where the hell he is, also, Chuck, cuz you certainly deserve a whole parade of them.  They'd be lucky to have you.

BTW, what does "slashy" mean???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 09:39:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Whooo whooooo!

I booked my flights today for my trips this September!  ;D

I'm very very excited now!  ;D

Work is a little busy today, but I'm getting my things done!  :)  That's always a good thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 09:42:43 am

Quote from: optom3 on July 19, 2010, 08:38:08 pm

Graham is also gay and he makes me laugh like no one else.  In fact why not check out a few of Norton's shows, he is a very close to the bone chat show(ish) host.
I LMAO at him, hope it eases your pain !!!! ;D

 :laugh:

I've seen a few of the skits on Norton's shows.  One was a microphone placed in a ladies room, and Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless speaking though the mic as women used the room.

Another had a "manaquin" with a speaker on it, set up in a bar.  Sandra Bernhard provided the voice that time.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 10:13:30 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 19, 2010, 10:53:20 pm

I'm wondering where the hell he is, also, Chuck, cuz you certainly deserve a whole parade of them.  They'd be lucky to have you.

I don't need a whole parade.  Just one who wants to hang around for the rest of his life, and likes it and puts a ring on it.

;)  ;D

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 19, 2010, 10:53:20 pm

BTW, what does "slashy" mean???

Ok, that's a bit of an explaination.  LOL

Fan Fiction can often be turned into male erotic stories, usually involving two previously straight characters.  In the story description, a "slash" will be placed between the two names of the main characters.

Example:  "This is a story featuring Captian Kirk/Dr. Spock".

So fan fiction is often called "Slash Fiction" or "Slashy".

The sex scenes can get very detailed and intense, so when something is sexy sounding, it's "slashy".   So when you said:

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 19, 2010, 09:30:07 am

Got a 40-inch over the weekend.  And managed to strain my back, taking it all in.

it made me say....."Oh, slashy"

got it?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 20, 2010, 10:35:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 09:39:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Whooo whooooo!

I booked my flights today for my trips this September!  ;D

I'm very very excited now!  ;D

Work is a little busy today, but I'm getting my things done!  :)  That's always a good thing!

Where you off to chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 20, 2010, 01:21:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 10:13:30 am

it made me say....."Oh, slashy"

got it?  :)

okydoke -- i'm afraid i've never read the fan fiction here, but now i understand what you meant.  as you know, i have a rather strange sense of humor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 03:30:47 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 20, 2010, 10:35:59 am

Where you off to chuck?

On September 10th I fly to London, landing on the 11th.  I'm staying with friends until Wednesday the 15th.  On the 15th I'm flying to Rome, Italy.  I'm staying with friends there until the 19th, and flying back to NJ on the 19th.

Trip is exciting for three reasons.

#1  I'm seeing Brokies.  ;D

#2  I've never been to Italy before.

#3  I've since connected with cousins I have in Rome whom I've never met, and will do so this trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 03:34:23 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 20, 2010, 01:21:12 pm

as you know, i have a rather strange sense of humor.

Welcome to the club.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 20, 2010, 03:36:13 pm

Exciting plans Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 20, 2010, 04:26:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 03:30:47 pm

On September 10th I fly to London, landing on the 11th.  I'm staying with friends until Wednesday the 15th.  On the 15th I'm flying to Rome, Italy.  I'm staying with friends there until the 19th, and flying back to NJ on the 19th.

Trip is exciting for three reasons.

#1  I'm seeing Brokies.  ;D

#2  I've never been to Italy before.

#3  I've since connected with cousins I have in Rome whom I've never met, and will do so this trip.

Wow! That sounds amazing!!

You take a look at my London pics Chuck that I just put on facebook.. to put you in the mood!

PS We're swapping countries on the same day.. we fly into the USA on the 11th!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 20, 2010, 05:03:28 pm

I will arrive in London September 9 (ship from Denmark via Harwich) and  leave for Lake District on September 13.  Back for one night on the 16th then heading by train to Germany. Will be flying to Chicago on 22nd and to New York to meet up with Brokies on 25th.
Perhaps we might meet in London. I will be at the Proms the first 3 nights (9,10&11) but no plans for the days as yet

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 21, 2010, 06:04:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2010, 03:30:47 pm

On September 10th I fly to London, landing on the 11th.  I'm staying with friends until Wednesday the 15th.  On the 15th I'm flying to Rome, Italy.  I'm staying with friends there until the 19th, and flying back to NJ on the 19th.

Trip is exciting for three reasons.

#1  I'm seeing Brokies.  ;D

#2  I've never been to Italy before.

#3  I've since connected with cousins I have in Rome whom I've never met, and will do so this trip.

Chucky, what a fantastic trip, and the fact that you have friends and relatives in these places is amazing.

Looking forward to hearing more, and of course cant wait for photos of the trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2010, 06:23:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png) (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

after a few weeks of bobbing up and down, I've lost another pound, and I'm down to 206, my lowest weight in a while.

;D

1 more pound, and I've lost an even 90 pounds total.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 22, 2010, 06:48:48 am

amazing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2010, 03:43:59 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 20, 2010, 04:26:36 pm

You take a look at my London pics Chuck that I just put on facebook.. to put you in the mood!

PS We're swapping countries on the same day.. we fly into the USA on the 11th!

I will do so tonight!  Can't wait to see them!  ;D

Quote from: brianr on July 20, 2010, 05:03:28 pm

I will arrive in London September 9 (ship from Denmark via Harwich) and  leave for Lake District on September 13.  Back for one night on the 16th then heading by train to Germany. Will be flying to Chicago on 22nd and to New York to meet up with Brokies on 25th.

Perhaps we might meet in London. I will be at the Proms the first 3 nights (9,10&11) but no plans for the days as yet

I know quite a few Brit Brokies!  If you'd like to join us, I know you'd be welcome!

Quote from: Katie77 on July 21, 2010, 06:04:39 pm

Chucky, what a fantastic trip, and the fact that you have friends and relatives in these places is amazing.

Looking forward to hearing more, and of course cant wait for photos of the trip.

I have friends all around the world due to Brokeback.  ;D

You'll get updates as the times get closer!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 23, 2010, 05:43:53 am

Good morning Chucky.   I've been catching up on your blog.  Its totally amazing that you have lost one pound shy of 90!  Way to go THATS INCREDIBLE. 

Meanwhile you're planning a trip to London and then Rome where you have brokie friends, and blood relatives.  Just the fact that you know so many wonderful brokies around the world is amazing.  To think Brokeback Mountain has brought us all together.  You are certainly brave and a wonderful fellow. 

Our Brokie Stampede was so much fun thanks to you and everyone who attended.  I think my favorite part of the gathering was all of us gathered around in the hotel lobby just drinkin and talking.  You were so fun to be with you had us all laughing and entertained.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2010, 01:31:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a good weekend!

Was at a BBQ last night, and had a good time.

However, I couldn't fall asleep when I got home last night.  I didn't drift off until 4am, and was up at about 9 or so.  Not enough sleep.

I have some shopping to do today.....need new sneakers, some new belts and 2 new ties.  On Thursday and Friday this week, the "big bosses" are coming in to visit.  We were told no "casual" or even "business casual".  We must be in full business attire on those two days.  Thankfully I have two pairs of pants that were smaller sized, and they fit me nicely now, so no bagginess in the pants on those two days.

Perhaps some pics will get posted.  ;)



Oh, and I love it when Brokies get together.  ;D


(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh158/Sophia1A/RoadtripUSsummer2010230.jpg)

CellarDweller (Chuck), BuffyMon (Monika), Sopylicious (Sophia)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 25, 2010, 03:41:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2010, 01:31:11 pm

I have some shopping to do today.....need new sneakers, some new belts and 2 new ties.  On Thursday and Friday this week, the "big bosses" are coming in to visit.  We were told no "casual" or even "business casual".  We must be in full business attire on those two days. 
Perhaps some pics will get posted.  ;)

Hmm....  do sneakers count as "full business attire" as long as they're new???  ???

PLEASE post pics.  We're all going to be drooling over you, you know it!  Give all of us who love you a cheap thrill.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2010, 03:46:49 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 25, 2010, 03:41:08 pm

Hmm....  do sneakers count as "full business attire" as long as they're new???  ???

No, sneakers are not considered "business attire"......my running shoes are about to fall apart, it was time for a new pair.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 25, 2010, 09:51:33 pm

It's really exciting to hear that you now have firm dates for your trip to Europe in September.

Have lots of fun and say hi to everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 27, 2010, 03:56:47 pm

One guest is looking at your blog.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fj2HVYlD_4&videos=CoNVCklx6sI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 27, 2010, 05:08:28 pm

 8)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ43Zws-Dso[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2010, 06:55:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is well!!!

;D

The past few days have been a little busy at work, but I've managed to stay on top of everything, and my cube remains clean.



Oh, btw, I'm feeling very lonely in my cube at work as of this afternoon.

I wanted my cube to reflect what's important to me, so it had a bunch of pics of my fellow Brokies.  There were pics of the Colorado BBQ, as well as the San Fran rodeo.

;D

Well, on Thursday and Friday the "big bosses" will be touring our location, and we have been asked to be 100% business appropriate.

I have to wear business attire, and I was asked to "de-brokie" my cubicle until Monday morning.

I want my Brokies back!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2010, 06:56:40 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 27, 2010, 03:56:47 pm

One guest is looking at your blog.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fj2HVYlD_4&videos=CoNVCklx6sI[/youtube]

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on July 27, 2010, 05:08:28 pm

8)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ43Zws-Dso[/youtube]

The Egg Man is looking at my blog? ?   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 28, 2010, 04:33:39 am

 :D

You'll just ahve to make do with snaking on here every so often!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2010, 09:49:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is well!!!

;D

Greetings from my "empty" cube.

 :-\

I miss my pics of all of you here, and I can't wait until Monday to put them back up.  I've had a few coworkers come by (they all know that my pics are gone, and why) and they all say the same thing.....that my cube no longer reflects my personality.

One went so far as to say that my cube is too "vanilla" for me now.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2010, 09:49:50 am

Quote from: Kelda on July 28, 2010, 04:33:39 am

:D

You'll just ahve to make do with snaking on here every so often!

I'm sure that's not a good idea, with the "big bosses" here.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 28, 2010, 04:03:41 pm

Hi Chuck!  How are you doing Bud?  I feel like it's been a while since we've been in touch.
:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2010, 04:10:29 pm

Quote from: atz75 on July 28, 2010, 04:03:41 pm

Hi Chuck!  How are you doing Bud?  I feel like it's been a while since we've been in touch.
:)

*waves*

Hiya sweetie!  It has been a while, hasn't it?  I'm doing ok, getting ready for "suit day" tomorrow!   :laugh:


How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2010, 08:27:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing today?

I'm sitting in my "De-Brokied" cube in a suit and tie.  I've been told three times so far that "you clean up well."

 :laugh:

Yes, pics have been taken, and you'll see them on Saturday.  I have to be dressed on Friday as well, so I'll take more pics then, and post them all together.

As you can see, I've also changed my avatar.  ;D  This was taken at the Boston gathering in June, and I really like it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on July 29, 2010, 10:00:26 am

Good luck today and tomorrow. Love the new pic as I mentioned on FB. It is very difficult for me to imagine your vibrant personality, stifled in a suit in a bland cubicle. Still only 2 more days to go !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2010, 10:50:45 am

i like it too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2010, 04:37:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 27, 2010, 06:55:32 pm

Well, on Thursday and Friday the "big bosses" will be touring our location, and we have been asked to be 100% business appropriate.

I have to wear business attire, and I was asked to "de-brokie" my cubicle until Monday morning.

Update.

At this point in time (4:30PM), we were supposed to be in a meeting with the big bosses, who were flying in from Boston, Ma.

However, with storms in the area earlier today, his flight was delayed, and he's just landed.  (4:30PM).

Not sure what time he'll get here, how long the meeting will last, nor if "happy hour" will be pushed back or not.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 29, 2010, 05:00:49 pm

Sounds like you may be waiting quite a while before you have a chance to get "happy" tonight, Chucky.  I'm sure you're itchin' to get out of that monkey suit too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2010, 09:28:51 pm

We were supposed to be at happy hour at 5:30 or so.

Ended up getting there at 7.

::)

It was fun though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 30, 2010, 04:21:19 am

Loving your avatar signature line btw chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2010, 08:31:03 am

Quote from: Kelda on July 30, 2010, 04:21:19 am

Loving your avatar signature line btw chuck!!!

 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2010, 08:39:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Friday Friday Friday!!!


Well, I have the "Chuck in a suit" pics up and posted.  I decided not to post them on my blog, however.  I decided to put them in the "So What Do We Look Like" thread.  Perhaps bumping this older thread up will encourage some other members to place updated pics of themselves there.

;D

Here's a link to my two pics!


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,271.msg581073.html#msg581073

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 30, 2010, 09:52:40 am

Thanks for the pics. Your collegues (or whoever it was) were right: you dress up nicely! :)


But: are the big bosses stupid? Or completely inhumane? I don't get this order by your regular bosses. "shoo away anything personal". The big bosses must know how it works, all the personal stuff will come right out again as soon as they leave. But maybe they simply relish in the fact that everybody makes such huge ballyhoo when they're coming ::) :P.

I don't get all those "shallow respect" testimonies, and I sure can do without them on my part. Good thing I don't work in the military or other bodies with very strict hierarchies :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2010, 03:31:21 pm

Hiya friends.

Today it's really hit me how much the internet is a blessing as well as a curse.

The internet is what connected me to all of you, to my fellow "Brokies".  It broadened my horizons, and expanded my social circle by tenfold, if not more.

It got me to meet you face to face, to see your smiles, share laughs and tears and hugs.

But there is a dark side as well.  Because it bridges the distance, we can stay in touch, but when something monumental happens, we can't physically be there for each other.

Today I'm losing my big brother Richard.  We're all losing a friend.  But we're spread out and unable to be there for each other.  If this was happening to one of my friends in town, we'd all be at the hospital together holding each other.  With this situation, all we have are words on a screen, or voices over a phone.

This may sound bad, but I'm glad that the big bosses came into work the past two days, and I had to take down the Brokie pics from my cube.  I don't think I'd be able to get into work on Monday and look at Rich's pics there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 31, 2010, 03:37:15 pm

and its hard to explain how you can feel that way about people you dont physically know, to people that just don't understand.

(((Chuck)))

why is it the good guys? why him?

poor lizzie, poor gene and the boys.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 31, 2010, 03:40:49 pm

((((((((((((((((Chuck))))))))))))))))

It's not only parentheses.  It's real hugs.  So there.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2010, 04:00:07 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 31, 2010, 03:37:15 pm

and its hard to explain how you can feel that way about people you dont physically know, to people that just don't understand.

(((Chuck)))

why is it the good guys? why him?

poor lizzie, poor gene and the boys.

This just goes to reinforce the lesson I learned when my mother died: Never, EVER pass up the opportunity to say "I love you" to someone you care about, because you never know when you might lose the possibility of saying it to him or her again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on July 31, 2010, 04:01:48 pm

Stay strong, Chuck. Love you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 31, 2010, 04:14:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2010, 03:31:21 pm

Hiya friends.

Today it's really hit me how much the internet is a blessing as well as a curse.

The internet is what connected me to all of you, to my fellow "Brokies".  It broadened my horizons, and expanded my social circle by tenfold, if not more.

It got me to meet you face to face, to see your smiles, share laughs and tears and hugs.

But there is a dark side as well.  Because it bridges the distance, we can stay in touch, but when something monumental happens, we can't physically be there for each other.

Today I'm losing my big brother Richard.  We're all losing a friend.  But we're spread out and unable to be there for each other.  If this was happening to one of my friends in town, we'd all be at the hospital together holding each other.  With this situation, all we have are words on a screen, or voices over a phone.

This may sound bad, but I'm glad that the big bosses came into work the past two days, and I had to take down the Brokie pics from my cube.  I don't think I'd be able to get into work on Monday and look at Rich's pics there.

I keep staring at the names of all people gathered in the thread. And I keep thinking the same as you. I wish we could be physically together right now.

I'm hugging you in my thoughts, Chuckie. I know how hard this must be on you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 31, 2010, 04:40:33 pm

(((((((( Chuck )))))))))

Wishing you all the strength you need right now

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 31, 2010, 04:47:27 pm

You've been a tower of strength for Gene and us today, Chuck.

Thank you.

YOU are the big brother today. 

:-* :-\ :'( :)

(all these emoticons to show my mix of emoions over this.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2010, 04:51:08 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 31, 2010, 04:47:27 pm

You've been a tower of strength for Gene and us today, Chuck.

Thank you.

YOU are the big brother today. 

:-* :-\ :'( :)

(all these emoticons to show my mix of emoions over this.)

Thank you.

Thanks to all of you....but we're all feeling this today, and we're all feeling strong, doing what we have to.

Right now, I want to curl up and sleep, but I'm staying awake....I can't go just yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 31, 2010, 05:58:05 pm

{{{Chucky}}}

This is unbelievable.  There aren't enough tears...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2010, 11:30:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2010, 04:51:08 pm

Thank you.

Thanks to all of you....but we're all feeling this today, and we're all feeling strong, doing what we have to.

Right now, I want to curl up and sleep, but I'm staying awake....I can't go just yet.

(((((((((((Chuck))))))))))))))))

You did such a wonderful job of keeping us informed all day.

Even though I know how much you were hurting.

I hope by now, this evening, you're curled up and sleeping and getting some well-deserved rest.

One day you'll feel like putting those Brokie pics up in your cube, even Rich's.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: teresa on August 01, 2010, 01:39:00 am

chuck, you did a great job today keeping everyone informed. i went thru the whole thread and read it all. i know you must be hurting so much right now and i am giving you a  really big hug right now (((((((((((((((((chuckie)))))))))))))))))))! if you want  one in person this week let me know and i will be there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 01, 2010, 04:10:58 am

(((( Chuck ))))
Thank you for keeping us all informed. Like Debbie, I hope you're safely curled in your bed right now and blessed by a few hours of obliviousness.
Love you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 01, 2010, 06:31:42 am

Like Debbie and Chrissi, I hope you're getting some sleep.
xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 01, 2010, 07:37:23 am

I agree Chuck, you did a great job and I appreciate it. Will be seeing you soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2010, 09:51:25 am

Morning Brokies.

Yes, I did get to sleep last night.

Grief and Tylenol PM works wonders.

After spending the day by the computer and emotional eating yesterday, it's time to start adapting to my new "normal" and push myself back into routine.

Rich would be pissed beyond belief if I gave up now.

So I'm here for the moment, and on DCF, takin' care of stuff, and then it's time to work out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 01, 2010, 10:14:06 am

Chuck thank you so much for calling me.  You were tireless yesterday and helpful to all of us.  Thank you

                                                       (((((((Cuck)))))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 01, 2010, 10:16:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 01, 2010, 09:51:25 am

Morning Brokies.

Yes, I did get to sleep last night.

Grief and Tylenol PM works wonders.

After spending the day by the computer and emotional eating yesterday, it's time to start adapting to my new "normal" and push myself back into routine.

Rich would be pissed beyond belief if I gave up now.

So I'm here for the moment, and on DCF, takin' care of stuff, and then it's time to  work out.

I did the emotional eating yesterday to Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 01, 2010, 10:40:45 am

I couldn't eat at all yesterday.  All I wanted to do was sleep, and escape to a world of dreams where horrible things like this don't exist.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Ellemeno on August 01, 2010, 12:34:50 pm

Hi Chuck, I want to offer my thanks and condolences too.  I hope there is a way that those of you who were close to Rich can get together soon. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2010, 12:49:25 pm

It's good to see you so determined to carry on with the "new normal," Chuck.

You're right, Rich wouldn't want you to give up now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2010, 06:51:41 am

Hello friends.

No angel today.  He'll be back when I feel the time is right, especially since Rich liked him.  I remember there were a few days I posted a dancing devil, and Rich made a comment that the angel needed to come back.

 :laugh:

grief and Tylenol PM worked their magic again last night, and I slept pretty well.  I have my cell in my room now, in case Gene should call and need to talk.  A text woke me up at about 11:00 or so, it was Matthew, just checking in on me.  I answered him, and rolled over and went back to bed.

My first official duty this morning at work will be to send an email to all my coworkers about Rich.  When Rich was here in Feb., I took him and Matt to my job, and they met a few of my coworkers.  Also, all my Brokie pics are still down (a blessing at this time) and I know there will be questions about when they're going back up.

I plan to tell my coworkers the whole story, and let them know to give me space this week.  If they come to me to offer condolenses, I'll break down then and there.  I plan to tell them to keep it business related conversation, or at the very least, no Brokie talk.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 02, 2010, 07:04:40 am

(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 02, 2010, 07:27:58 am

Chuck, I wish you strength to get through this day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2010, 10:35:57 am

Thanks Chrissi and Kelda.

I'm making a point of avoiding the "Mourning" thread right now.  I don't have a problem visiting it at home, but while I'm at work, I have to stay away.  I can't be sitting in my cube crying my eyes out.

I have to say, the straight guys at work have come up with an interesting show of support.  I sent out the email this morning telling my coworkers what happened, included the pic of me and Rich that is in the "Mourning" thread, and asking people to not give any condolenses to me, as it would be too much right now.

So far, 3 or 4 of them have come by my cube, given me a knowing look, and a quick, light punch to the shoulder, and simply walked away.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on August 02, 2010, 01:05:52 pm

I am going to send you, strength, love hugs and healing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2010, 12:20:48 pm

Hello friends.

I'm just checking in to let ya know I'm here and ok.

Have a headache that's been here most of the morning, I took some meds that should help.  Today has been easier than yesterday, and I had phone calls last night with Truman, Paul and Matthew.

One of the conversations discussed how would we get through Saturday.  The reply:

"We will, and we'll do Rich proud."

My reply:

"Yeah, and I'll be a mess.....and Rich will look down and say "Well, there's Chuck being a drama queen.....again!"


Can you tell I use humor to cope?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 03, 2010, 12:44:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 03, 2010, 12:20:48 pm

Hello friends.

I'm just checking in to let ya know I'm here and ok.

Have a headache that's been here most of the morning, I took some meds that should help.  Today has been easier than yesterday, and I had phone calls last night with Truman, Paul and Matthew.

One of the conversations discussed how would we get through Saturday.  The reply:

"We will, and we'll do Rich proud."

My reply:

"Yeah, and I'll be a mess.....and Rich will look down and say "Well, there's Chuck being a drama queen.....again!"


Can you tell I use humor to cope?

Brought me a smile, and that's good. :-* :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Ellemeno on August 03, 2010, 01:59:15 pm

*Elle walks in, gives Chuck a gentle punch on the shoulder, and walks on.*

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 03, 2010, 03:10:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 03, 2010, 12:20:48 pm

Hello friends.

I'm just checking in to let ya know I'm here and ok.

Have a headache that's been here most of the morning, I took some meds that should help.  Today has been easier than yesterday, and I had phone calls last night with Truman, Paul and Matthew.

One of the conversations discussed how would we get through Saturday.  The reply:

"We will, and we'll do Rich proud."

My reply:

"Yeah, and I'll be a mess.....and Rich will look down and say "Well, there's Chuck being a drama queen.....again!"


Can you tell I use humor to cope?

I'm glad today was easier than yesterday Chuck.

Humour is a good coping strategy, it's a good thing you can use it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 03, 2010, 03:17:59 pm

Humour is defintely my way of coping so you're not alone there.

I frequent another forum at www.moneysavingexpert.com - great site - anyway there is a selling and purchasing houses area of the forum and of course with the house sale & purchase we are doing I've been keeping tabs on it...

And there was one thread there today which actually made me laugh out load at work today... which felt good.. a bit of dark humour... may not be to everyone's taste at the moment, but it was nice to laugh!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=2636903&page=1

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 03, 2010, 11:31:41 pm

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((CHUCK)))))))))))))))))))))))))))     Grab an ice bag, and try to

dance.  We were all together the last time that happened.  I know Rich will be laughing at

all of us now for the same thing.  It was as they say "It was the best of times, now is 

the worst of times."  We can do this, because we have each other.  I wanted to thank

you and Truman for doing the hardest job of all.  Please try and take care of yourself. 

   Tell Gene and Bizzy, and Richs mom, I am holding them in my heart.  Love Janice 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 04, 2010, 01:28:14 pm

Chuck
I wish you strength for the journey you will take on tomorrow.

(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2010, 01:50:38 pm

Hello Brokies.

I'm sorry for the delay today with this post....work has been a bit of the crazy side, and I'm making sure that all loose ends are taken care of before I go to Georgia tomorrow.

It's so odd.....getting my cube "clean" is one of the things I do before I go on vacation, so I have that "fun anticipation" feeling I usually get before I go on a trip.  Then I remember what the purpose of my trip is.

I thank you all for the supportive posts you've all been posting here.  They are very appreciated.

Janice, I remember going home that night with a soaking, frozen knee.  I was hobbling around the rest of that trip!

:laugh:

One thing that most people don't know.....the photo I've posted of Rich standing behind me, doing a "dozy embrace"?  He was actually leaning on me, and I was afraid my knee wasn't gonna hold us, and we were gonna flop over.

 ::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 04, 2010, 02:08:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 04, 2010, 01:50:38 pm

...

One thing that most people don't know.....the photo I've posted of Rich standing behind me, doing a "dozy embrace"?  He was actually leaning on me, and I was afraid my knee wasn't gonna hold us, and we were gonna flop over.

 ::) :laugh:

The dozy embrace segues into the happy tussle.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 04, 2010, 02:38:37 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 04, 2010, 01:28:14 pm

Chuck
I wish you strength for the journey you will take on tomorrow.

(((Chuck)))

What Chrissi said.

I'm glad you'll all be together and support and draw comfort from each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2010, 07:17:04 am

Good morning Friends!

I woke today to horrendous weather:  thunder, lightning, downpours of rain.  I thought for sure my flight to Georgia would be severely delayed or cancelled.

However, just an hour or so later, the storm has passed and while skies are not clear, the rain has stopped.  According to the airline website my flight is on schedule, so it look like all is good to go.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on August 05, 2010, 07:42:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 05, 2010, 07:17:04 am

Good morning Friends!

I woke today to horrendous weather:  thunder, lightning, downpours of rain.  I thought for sure my flight to Georgia would be severely delayed or cancelled.

However, just an hour or so later, the storm has passed and while skies are not clear, the rain has stopped.  According to the airline website my flight is on schedule, so it look like all is good to go.

I am glad to hear that Chuck.


Have a safe trip

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 05, 2010, 08:39:00 am

{{{{{{{{{{CHUCK}}}}}}}}}}

You and the other Brokies who are traveling are in my thoughts and prayers--for the hard journey this is; I know it's love for Rich that will give you the strength to be a comfort to his family and each other.

I think it's you, Paul, Lynne, Truman, and Mandy. Let me know if there are others from BM making the trip so I can add them to my prayer list. Thanks.

Godspeed, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 05, 2010, 09:01:10 am

Thanks for the prayers, Shasta.  You can include JackStephens, Judy and Wayne.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 05, 2010, 09:04:34 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 05, 2010, 09:01:10 am

Thanks for the prayers, Shasta.  You can include JackStephens, Judy and Wayne.

Done.

Thank you, Paul.

{{{{{{{{{{PAUL}}}}}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 05, 2010, 09:10:45 am

Thank you, Shasta.  Your thoughts and prayers are most appreciated. {{{{{Shasta}}}}}

Chuckie - we will wait on you no matter how long you're stuck in Newark.   ;)

Quote from: Shasta542 on August 05, 2010, 09:04:34 am

Done.

Thank you, Paul.

{{{{{{{{{{PAUL}}}}}}}}}}

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 05, 2010, 09:18:13 am

Quote from: Lynne on August 05, 2010, 09:10:45 am

Thank you, Shasta.  Your thoughts and prayers are most appreciated. {{{{{Shasta}}}}}

Chuckie - we will wait on you no matter how long you're stuck in Newark.   ;)

{{{{{{{{{{LYNNE}}}}}}}}}}

Sorry your weather is so hot...and Chuck's is stormy. I expect it really will be HOT in GA. AR is in the midst of a heat wave this week--under an extreme heat warning--115-120 heat index. We may get a break tomorrow. Hope you guys do too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 05, 2010, 10:27:16 am

Maybe the heat will break, but I'm not holding out much hope. It has been super hot in TN too.
A mega-thunderstorm would be most welcome on Friday night to clear the air.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2010, 09:10:52 pm

Hiya Brokies.

I'm home again.

Bed in an hour, and then the routine begins again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 08, 2010, 09:52:37 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on August 05, 2010, 09:04:34 am

Done.

Thank you, Paul.

{{{{{{{{{{PAUL}}}}}}}}}}

Thanks for the prayers and the hugs, Shasta. They helped. 

Chuck, I was so glad to spend the weekend with you.  You were such  a comfort to Gene and those wonderful boys.  You're really part of the family. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 08, 2010, 10:13:25 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 08, 2010, 09:52:37 pm

Thanks for the prayers and the hugs, Shasta. They helped. 

Chuck, I was so glad to spend the weekend with you.  You were such  a comfort to Gene and those wonderful boys.  You're really part of the family. 

I am dead on my feet fingers, so Shasta and Chuck, pretend I wrote that too.  Love to you.
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on August 08, 2010, 10:23:14 pm

Bless your hearts--I know you are exhausted. You did a good thing, and I know you would have gone to GA come hell or high water. You were our divine emissaries---the best. We are so grateful.

Wish you could have the day off tomorrow. Barring that...sweet rest tonite.

(http://www.michellehenry.fr/sleep13.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 08, 2010, 10:45:48 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on August 08, 2010, 10:23:14 pm

Bless your hearts--I know you are exhausted. You did a good thing, and I know you would have gone to GA come hell or high water. You were our divine emissaries---the best. We are so grateful.

Wish you could have the day off tomorrow. Barring that...sweet rest tonite.

(http://www.michellehenry.fr/sleep13.gif)

Thank you, Shasta - we did feel the presence of every one of you here - and I, for one, am eternally grateful for that.  Emissaries, perhaps, divine in the sense that friendship matters and is a blessing that we've been reminded harshly not to take for granted.

Sweet dreams to you too.

Love,
Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2010, 04:34:12 am

(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 09:32:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

As you can see, my angel is back.

I'm not 100% positive that putting him back was the right thing to do at the moment, but I know that Rich liked him, and if the healing is supposed to start, and my adjustment back to the "new normal" is to begin, that means the routines should start again, and the angel is a part of the routine.

I've also decided that today would be the day that all my Brokie pics would go back up in my cube.  I want to be able to see my Brokie pals, and that includes the pics of Rich, especially the one of the weekend where we first met in SF, where he's doing the "dozy embrace" on my back.


In going through my older blog posts, I found this one of Rich and I, and decided to add it to my cube this morning.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip001.jpg)



I have it placed right next to this one.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering037.jpg)

Mortality has a way of slapping you in the face, doesn't it?  I never dreamed after meeting Jackie in August 2006 that I would be mourning her passing in 2008.  Similarly, after meeting Rich in September of 2007, that I'd be mourning his passing in 2010.


I am reminded of a poem that was read on the show "Little House On the Prairie", during the funeral of a character who "died".

"Remember me with smiles and laughter,
 for that is how I will remember you all.
 If you can only remember me with tears,
 then don't remember me at all."

I will look at these pics and smile, and thank God that he blessed me enough to have my life's path merge with theirs, even if only for a brief time.

My life was made richer because they were here with me, and I am a better man.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 09, 2010, 09:36:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 09:32:14 am

...
I am reminded of a poem that was read on the show "Little House On the Prairie", during the funeral of a character who "died".

"Remember me with smiles and laughter,
 for that is how I will remember you all.
 If you can only remember me with tears,
 then don't remember me at all."

I will look at these pics and smile, and thank God that he blessed me enough to have my life's path merge with theirs, even if only for a brief time.

My life was made richer because they were here with me, and I am a better man.

Exactly so, Chuck.  And I love the new picture and the poem.  I will be dealing with my Brokie photos this week as well.  It has been too long coming.

{{{{{Chuck}}}}}

P.S. Ronny dreamed of me with blue tape over my mouth over the weekend, and I *SWEAR* I didn't mention it to him.  Weird, hunh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 09:45:47 am

Quote from: Lynne on August 09, 2010, 09:36:10 am

P.S. Ronny dreamed of me with blue tape over my mouth over the weekend, and I *SWEAR* I didn't mention it to him.  Weird, hunh?

 :laugh:

OMG!  Oh, and I must remember to send Ronny a message through Facebook, "Little Miss Amazing Ass Crack, 2010!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 09, 2010, 10:36:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 09:45:47 am

:laugh:

OMG!  Oh, and I must remember to send Ronny a message through Facebook, "Little Miss Amazing Ass Crack, 2010!"

Do that, by all means - posting it here is not sufficient ::).

Maybe you can put it over in his blog too -  Further Adventures of Anhedonia and Avolition

 ::) ::) >:( ;) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 11:48:06 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 08, 2010, 09:52:37 pm

Chuck, I was so glad to spend the weekend with you.  You were such  a comfort to Gene and those wonderful boys.  You're really part of the family. 

Hiya Big Brother Paul.   :-*

I was very fortunate that my vacation time here at work allowed me to visit Rich, Gene and the boys as often as I did.  Sean, Austin and Andrew are great kids, with wicked senses of humor.

I will continue to go down and visit them, and it's my hope that I'll get to know Elizabeth and Marcia better as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 09, 2010, 12:38:55 pm

Chuck, I'm a 'Little House on the Prairie' afficionado, so I remember that quote clearly.  Do you realize it was made by Patricia Neal, who died yesterday morn?  I got chills, reading your words, knowing you probably didn't know that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on August 09, 2010, 02:05:48 pm

Quote from: Lynne on August 09, 2010, 10:36:02 am

Further Adventures of Anhedonia and Avolition

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2010, 02:14:58 pm

(((Chuck))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 09, 2010, 02:24:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 11:48:06 am

I will continue to go down and visit them, and it's my hope that I'll get to know Elizabeth and Marcia better as well.

This is good.
Chuckie :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 09, 2010, 02:59:49 pm

Welcome home, Chuck, and to the "new normal".

Take your time, don't force things. Healing doesn't happen in an instant.

If it feels right for you to do something, then do it. But if not, don't do it just because "it's time",
or someone (or yourself) expects it from you. There are no rules for grief, other than it takes time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 09, 2010, 04:45:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2010, 09:32:14 am

In going through my older blog posts, I found this one of Rich and I, and decided to add it to my cube this morning.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip001.jpg)


I have it placed right next to this one.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering037.jpg)

Mortality has a way of slapping you in the face, doesn't it?  I never dreamed after meeting Jackie in August 2006 that I would be mourning her passing in 2008.  Similarly, after meeting Rich in September of 2007, that I'd be mourning his passing in 2010.


I am reminded of a poem that was read on the show "Little House On the Prairie", during the funeral of a character who "died".

"Remember me with smiles and laughter,
 for that is how I will remember you all.
 If you can only remember me with tears,
 then don't remember me at all."

I will look at these pics and smile, and thank God that he blessed me enough to have my life's path merge with theirs, even if only for a brief time.

My life was made richer because they were here with me, and I am a better man.

(((((((((Chuck)))))))))

It hurts terribly now, and probably will for a while, but you were truly blessed by knowing these people.

And it's good to hear that your Brokie photos are back up at work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2010, 10:57:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is chugging along and doing well, all things considered.

I took one of my fave CDs out and played it on the way to work.....a little Hi-NRG dance music.  ;D  It put me in a good mood.  Got to my cube, and saw all my Brokie friends back in place, and started the day with a smile.

So far, I was much more productive today than yesterday.  That's a good thing.  ;D

I haven't weighed myself since before going to Georgia, and with all I ate, I've decided not to weigh myself until next week.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2010, 01:59:23 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 09, 2010, 12:38:55 pm

Chuck, I'm a 'Little House on the Prairie' afficionado, so I remember that quote clearly.  Do you realize it was made by Patricia Neal, who died yesterday morn?  I got chills, reading your words, knowing you probably didn't know that.

Hiya Mandy!

I had heard she passed, I hadn't known she was responsible for that poem.  How strange!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 10, 2010, 02:03:27 pm

Season 2, Episodes 7 and 8.  Yup, weird timing...  I watched Hud last night in her memory.  She was a strikingly sexy woman, I always thought.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2010, 02:06:18 pm

Good to see ya here Mandy.....How are you?

Oh, btw,

I got some good news that I'm not at liberty to share publicly.  ;D  However, anyone who wants to know may send me a PM titled "Good News" and I'll answer.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2010, 09:20:36 pm

Happy Anniversary to all the Brokies who went to the first big BBQ in Texas in 2006!

August 11th-13th, 2006 - BBM Backyard BBQ, Texas.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Brokie%20Gathering%20Shots/06-8-14TexasBBQ.jpg)

Killersmom, Trigger Hippie, ImJackshesEnnis, painted shoes, Gnash, estefue + Alan, Sydney, Rob In Puyallup, Helen_UK, WLAGuy, brokaholic, fritzkep, CellarDweller, mcnell1120, BrokenOkie, jack, mary, ImEnnisShesJack, maturben, me jack, twtplanner
michaelflanagansf, Boris, bcatjr, tigs, Wiley, Sparky, desperadum, Cabin + Jack, amscram + David, Zudos, Tellyouwhat, Jenna, mobody, PatSinnott + 1 guest, BBMBliss, Elvan, wksheldon + 3 guest, , JuliaCat, RickB, Conny, RedBrit, djbdc9, CactusGal, Twistedboy, Amdaz, Sheera, Melissasjack, bradINblue, AdrianDelMar, City Girl, OhioMyOwn, Agbabe, Welles, Sunspot, Lyle (Mooska), Marc, tcolors, JoJoGunn, sfericsf, ptannen, Lance, Ennis Del Mark, MellorSJ, BrokeBackTom, Seeker, Gonzo, Scot5636, David (Sheera's Friend), NickInIdaho, EDelMar + Adrian, BayCityJohn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 10, 2010, 09:56:27 pm

What a list, Chuckie!  It is extremely cool to see how many of those folks I've met and/or know, AND how many are still active in some way.

I remember Adrian telling me a story about how his rental car turned over 1963 miles when he parked at Auntie's.

Coincidence?  I think not.

:*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 11, 2010, 02:07:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2010, 02:06:18 pm

Good to see ya here Mandy.....How are you?

Oh, btw,

I got some good news that I'm not at liberty to share publicly.  ;D  However, anyone who wants to know may send me a PM titled "Good News" and I'll answer.

;D

I'm in good form.  Been doing a lot of contemplating lately, thanks to a 21-year-old cat that spent about 10 days laying on my chest, looking into my peepers.  And as we were staring at each other, without blinking, we pretty much figured out everything in this world that needed to be figured out.  That, and just a bucket or two of tears for our friend, and we were finally able to get up again.

I do hope that you're okay, sweetie.

And I can't resist the temptation to know your good news, so I'll be PM'ing you in a minute:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 11, 2010, 03:45:07 am

Quote from: Lynne on August 10, 2010, 09:56:27 pm

What a list, Chuckie!  It is extremely cool to see how many of those folks I've met and/or know, AND how many are still active in some way.

I remember Adrian telling me a story about how his rental car turned over 1963 miles when he parked at Auntie's.

Coincidence?  I think not.

:*

My thoughts exactly, Lynne. I didn't even know about the Texas BBQ, back then. And even if I had known, it would have been the farest thing on my mind. Less than one year later, I flew over the big pond for the very first time in my life, to be at the Colorado BBQ. One of the most crazy and best things I've done in the last 15 years!

Happy anniversary, Chuck!

.... and four effin years later, we're still here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 11, 2010, 04:49:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2010, 02:06:18 pm

Good to see ya here Mandy.....How are you?

Oh, btw,

I got some good news that I'm not at liberty to share publicly.  ;D  However, anyone who wants to know may send me a PM titled "Good News" and I'll answer.

;D

oooohhhhh! *Sends PM*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on August 11, 2010, 10:10:29 am

Huh ?

What? What?  :o

*quickly sending PM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 11, 2010, 01:51:44 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 11, 2010, 03:45:07 am

My thoughts exactly, Lynne. I didn't even know about the Texas BBQ, back then. And even if I had known, it would have been the farest thing on my mind. Less than one year later, I flew over the big pond for the very first time in my life, to be at the Colorado BBQ. One of the most crazy and best things I've done in the last 15 years!

Happy anniversary, Chuck!

.... and four effin years later, we're still here.

I knew and thought about going, decided it was silly - what a difference four years makes.  We were saying this past weekend that there is Before BBM and After BBM and that the Before is becoming harder and harder to remember.  I certainly cannot imagine my life without most of you in it.  It seems as if you've always been there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 11, 2010, 05:04:03 pm

Quote from: Lynne on August 11, 2010, 01:51:44 pm

I knew and thought about going, decided it was silly - what a difference four years makes.  We were saying this past weekend that there is Before BBM and After BBM and that the Before is becoming harder and harder to remember.  I certainly cannot imagine my life without most of you in it.  It seems as if you've always been there.

Exactly!!

I have a very hard time remembering what my life was like pre BBM. I don't remember what I did, or what was on my mind, or what occupied my thoughts back then.

BBM and my brokie friends are such a major part of my life, that I cannot imagine what my life would be like without it.

(((((((( Brokie friends )))))))))))  ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 11, 2010, 05:54:27 pm

Hi, Chuck!  Just sent my Good News PM, too.   :)

It's good the Brokies were there in your cube yesterday to greet you.  That's getting back to normal, a little.

Hi to Sonja and Mandy and Lynne and all Brokies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 11, 2010, 08:46:25 pm

Don't want to hijack this thread, but "Hi" to you as well, Deb!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2010, 09:12:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sorry for the late appearance!  I didn't realize I didn't post here today!  ::)

leave it to me to ignore my own blog!  :laugh:


It was a good day.....although the heat here is getting to me.  LOL  I hate humidity!  So anyway.....work went well today, and I got everything accomplished.  It was on the crazy side, I had a ton of docs I needed to scan and forward on to other locations.....but still managed to leave on time!

;D

That's always a plus.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2010, 09:15:02 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 11, 2010, 02:07:51 am

I'm in good form.  Been doing a lot of contemplating lately, thanks to a 21-year-old cat that spent about 10 days laying on my chest, looking into my peepers.  And as we were staring at each other, without blinking, we pretty much figured out everything in this world that needed to be figured out.  That, and just a bucket or two of tears for our friend, and we were finally able to get up again.

Glad to hear that you're doing well.  Contemplation, yeah, that's been what I've been doing too.  Random thoughts that catch me and hold me for a while.

Figured out everything that needed to be figured out huh?  Well then, publish a book and make some money off that information!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2010, 09:20:36 pm

Quote from: Lynne on August 10, 2010, 09:56:27 pm

What a list, Chuckie!  It is extremely cool to see how many of those folks I've met and/or know, AND how many are still active in some way.

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 11, 2010, 03:45:07 am

My thoughts exactly, Lynne. I didn't even know about the Texas BBQ, back then. And even if I had known, it would have been the farest thing on my mind. Less than one year later, I flew over the big pond for the very first time in my life, to be at the Colorado BBQ. One of the most crazy and best things I've done in the last 15 years!

Quote from: Lynne on August 11, 2010, 01:51:44 pm

I knew and thought about going, decided it was silly - what a difference four years makes.  We were saying this past weekend that there is Before BBM and After BBM and that the Before is becoming harder and harder to remember.  I certainly cannot imagine my life without most of you in it.  It seems as if you've always been there.

Quote from: Sason on August 11, 2010, 05:04:03 pm

I have a very hard time remembering what my life was like pre BBM. I don't remember what I did, or what was on my mind, or what occupied my thoughts back then.

BBM and my brokie friends are such a major part of my life, that I cannot imagine what my life would be like without it.

(((((((( Brokie friends )))))))))))  ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

That weekend was such an amazing weekend!  I can remember saying that the weekend would start with hugs, laughter and tears, progress to eating, drinking and partying, and go back to hugs, laughter and tears.

;D

And that's what just happened.  :laugh:

I still have very vivid memories of that weekend, and things that we did and said.  It was so much fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2010, 09:21:34 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 11, 2010, 08:46:25 pm

Don't want to hijack this thread, but "Hi" to you as well, Deb!

Don't every worry about "hijacking" this thread.  Anyone can post (almost) anything to anyone, as long as it's respectful.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2010, 09:55:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

;D

Sitting here in my cube, and realize that tomorrow is Friday 13th!  :o  Perhaps I'll send a crazy email around the job!  :laugh:

Well, tomorrow is payday for me, so I'm happy about that!  And then Saturday means I can sleep in!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 12:36:06 am

I posted this at my blog too, but I don't know how many people look there so I wanted to post it here too cause Chuck is really such a special person:
**************************************************************************************************************************
You are such a terrific guy Chuck!!! I know we have kidded around a bunch over the past few years, but I don't think I have ever really told you how special you are to me. Your friendship is very special. I'm not always good at telling people how much they mean to me. I truly realized that after the events of the past couple of weeks. If anything ever happened to you I would be more than devastated. You are a friend to everyone and people do realize that. There are people who I have met through here that have made an impression on me. Rich was one, Truman was one, Paul was one, Lynne was one, Wayne was one, and many others, and you.......I thought you were special from the first Hello in Colorado 2007. I have to say that in Atlanta at Wayne's house people missed you........they said so.....hey it was just not the same without you there. I even took a picture of your empty bed...I know everyone agrees that you are a very special person. I am going to post this on your blog too cause I don't really know how many people look at mine. I want everyone to know.

Thank you for being my Friend,

Jack
*******
***

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 15, 2010, 03:40:56 am

What a dear, sweet post, Jack.  I can't wait till Chuck gets up this morning and reads it.

Anyone who's ever met him knows that he glows from the inside out, and he always will.

How many of us ever get the chance to know a person like that?

It's wonderful that you said it out loud.  I guess we all need to take more time expressing our admiration for each other, in our everyday lives, as well as on here.  The last few weeks have hopefully taught us that love means everything, and we shouldn't take it for granted.  You've done a good job of showing that, with your post.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 10:23:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well and having a great weekend!  I had a surprise 40th birthday party to go to yesterday, and had a great time.

Saw some old friends I hadn't seen in a while, and had a lot of laughs.  ;D

Of course, I went waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay off the diet, but I only had a bowl of cereal before the party, and nothing after, so I may be ok.  LOL

I'll be much more careful today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 10:37:02 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 15, 2010, 03:40:56 am

What a dear, sweet post, Jack.  I can't wait till Chuck gets up this morning and reads it.

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Good morning Jack and Mandy.

Jack, thanks so much for the sweet post.  I am always amazed when people tell me I'm "special" or something along those lines.  I'm just being myself.

It's sweet to hear I was missed at Wayne's place when I was with Gene and the boys.  I missed you guys too, and wanted to spend more time with you all, but I felt like Gene wanted the company, and that was where I should be.

Not much longer until December and the gathering in LA, and we'll see each other again.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 12:14:57 pm

Oh, and why on my dating profile did I get a message from a couple who wanted to know if I wanted to join them for some "fun"?

::)

I gave the polite "thanks but no thanks" answer. 

I mean, really?  Why have a partner if you want to fuck around?

I suppose I should take it as a compliment, they at least thought I was fuckable.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 15, 2010, 12:25:22 pm

LOL Chuck!  I saw you post this on Facebook.  I guess some folks really do like to walk on the wild side... so to speak.  It sounds like you handled the somewhat awkward situation well.

Hope you're having a nice weekend.

 :-*
A

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 12:28:14 pm

*waves to Amanda*

It was ...............different.

LOL!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 15, 2010, 12:39:56 pm

Hey there, Chuckie,

Jack said it well, but I couldn't agree more. You were where you needed to be, but you were missed, nevertheless.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Lynne

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 15, 2010, 01:32:38 pm

i saw it on facebook too..  :o :o :o :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: trekfan on August 15, 2010, 04:43:33 pm

Hey Chuck! 

I liked how you handled that couple that wanted to have some 'fun'   ;)    I have to say you are the life of any party and made the Brokie gatherings I have been to fun

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 06:22:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 12:14:57 pm

Oh, and why on my dating profile did I get a message from a couple who wanted to know if I wanted to join them for some "fun"?

::)

I gave the polite "thanks but no thanks" answer. 

I mean, really?  Why have a partner if you want to fuck around?

I suppose I should take it as a compliment, they at least thought I was fuckable.  :laugh:

LOL.......I wonder what kind of "Fun" they wanted to have  :o Well at least you answered them and in the correct way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 06:25:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 10:37:02 am

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Good morning Jack and Mandy.

Jack, thanks so much for the sweet post.  I am always amazed when people tell me I'm "special" or something along those lines.  I'm just being myself.

It's sweet to hear I was missed at Wayne's place when I was with Gene and the boys.  I missed you guys too, and wanted to spend more time with you all, but I felt like Gene wanted the company, and that was where I should be.

Not much longer until December and the gathering in LA, and we'll see each other again.

;D

I think you did the right thing by spending time with Gene. I'm sure he appreciated the company. It was kind of a shame that Wayne's and Gene's places were that far from each other, but all worked out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 06:28:09 pm

Was it a male-male, male-female, or female-female couple?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 07:22:39 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 06:22:23 pm

LOL.......I wonder what kind of "Fun" they wanted to have  :o Well at least you answered them and in the correct way.

Perhaps chain me up in the basement and then serve me for breakfast.

:o  :laugh:

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 06:28:09 pm

Was it a male-male, male-female, or female-female couple?

Male-male

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on August 15, 2010, 08:22:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 07:22:39 pm

Male-male

Yeah, Cliff and I were disappointed when we got your e-mail, but that's ok ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 08:25:03 pm

Quote from: Wayne on August 15, 2010, 08:22:20 pm

Yeah, Cliff and I were disappointed when we got your e-mail, but that's ok ...  :-\

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You're tooooo much!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 09:17:24 pm

So, guess what I just did......lol


I ordered my Christmas cards for this year.   :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 16, 2010, 12:14:40 am

LOL, Wayne, and thank you for making me spit out my beverage ;). Read my blog; I can't triple post on my phone, might break a nail :).

Also - Chuck. It is August. You do not do that until November. Stop making me feel like a slacker :*.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2010, 04:23:31 am

Quote from: Wayne on August 15, 2010, 08:22:20 pm

Yeah, Cliff and I were disappointed when we got your e-mail, but that's ok ...  :-\

 :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2010, 09:17:24 pm

So, guess what I just did......lol


I ordered my Christmas cards for this year.   :laugh: :laugh:

 :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 06:13:54 am

Oh, as if you're so shocked!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 08:11:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone had a good weekend!

I was a a friend's surprise 40th birthday party.....a lot of fun, but I overdid it on the food, so now back to square one.  LOL  Although, I guess square one would be to begin again at 295lbs.

:o

It's grey and damp here in NJ, and humidity is supposed to get high.....calling for severe thunderstorms later today.

Ugh.

Have some shopping I need to get done today, for my trip to Italy.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2010, 08:53:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 08:11:09 am

Have some shopping I need to get done today, for my trip to Italy.  ;D

Yay!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 16, 2010, 09:20:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 08:11:09 am

Have some shopping I need to get done today, for my trip to Italy.  ;D

 ???

Perhaps we can interface our Outlook calendars so I can keep track of where in the heck you are? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 10:07:29 am

Quote from: Lynne on August 16, 2010, 09:20:42 am

Perhaps we can interface our Outlook calendars so I can keep track of where in the heck you are? 

Perhaps you should mind your own business.......


*sticks out tongue and runs from Lynne, very quickly* :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 10:09:03 am

Quote from: Kelda on August 16, 2010, 08:53:34 am

Yay!!

 ;D

Just got back from a quick shopping excursion.  I ran and got a CD set on "learning Italian".   :laugh:  I studied it in high school and college, and I'm hoping this will "awaken" those lessons.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on August 16, 2010, 10:33:53 am

Neat! When and where in italy ?!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 11:00:59 am

Quote from: Wayne on August 16, 2010, 10:33:53 am

Neat! When and where in italy ?!?

I'm leaving on Sept 10th, landing in London on Sept. 11th.  I'll be visiting friends there until Wednesday the 15th.  I land in Rome on the 15th and am staying with friends until the 19th in Rome, landing back home on the 19th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2010, 03:42:07 pm

And why, why, WHY?? aren't you stopping by in Sweden??   :'(

As I've said before, it's right between England and Italy!!!  >:(



Oh well, suit yourself.... you wont' be able to enjoy my company on this trip!!!  ;) 8) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 04:01:44 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 16, 2010, 03:42:07 pm

And why, why, WHY?? aren't you stopping by in Sweden??   :'(

As I've said before, it's right between England and Italy!!!  >:(



Oh well, suit yourself.... you wont' be able to enjoy my company on this trip!!!  ;) 8) ::)

As I told you before, I don't have an endless supply of cash for plane tickets, but perhaps next summer, a stop to Sweden would be in order.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2010, 04:05:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 04:01:44 pm

As I told you before, I don't have an endless supply of cash for plane tickets, but perhaps next summer, a stop to Sweden would be in order.

Yay!

(Chuck, I was just kidding  :-*)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 16, 2010, 04:24:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 04:01:44 pm

As I told you before, I don't have an endless supply of cash for plane tickets, but perhaps next summer, a stop to Sweden would be in order.

Don't you work in a bank with lots of cash ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 05:59:01 pm

Quote from: brianr on August 16, 2010, 04:24:56 pm

Don't you work in a bank with lots of cash ;D

LOL!   Not my cash!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2010, 06:13:36 pm

Quote from: brianr on August 16, 2010, 04:24:56 pm

Don't you work in a bank with lots of cash ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2010, 08:04:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well today.

I'm feeling kinda...........blah I guess is the word.  Not sure why......I am just kinda feeling like "is this all there is?"  and to be honest, I don't think I should be feeling this way.

Right now there are a ton of people who have nothing or are on the verge of nothing.  I have a job, vacation time, Brokie friends.......but it feels like there should be more happening.

God, if there was, I have no idea where I'd fit it in.

 :laugh:

I think I need some new music.....perhaps I'll run to the store and buy some new CDs....maybe Ke$ha and Taio Cruz.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 17, 2010, 02:59:04 pm

Chuck, have you seen this guy's show on the Travel Channel?  I think you may have a long lost brother!  ;D

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/AndrewZimmern2.jpg)(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/AndrewZimmern.jpg)

Unfortunately, I can't watch his show for more than a few minutes.  He's always eating disgusting stuff!  :P  :laugh:

http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Foods

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2010, 04:05:06 pm

lmao!

Geeez, he's like the 4th TV personality/actor I've been told I look like.


I've been told I look like Paul Giamatti.......I don't see that.




(https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumb-1200x/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/paul-gia.png)


and then someone on another forum told me I look like "Bert The Conqueror", whoever he is....





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Then Truman said that I look like Bran Rowe from "Shelter", and did a side-by-side comparison.



(https://images.fandango.com/ImageRenderer/0/0/redesign/static/img/default_poster.png/0/images/masterrepository/performer%20images/p235642/bradrowe-thespiderwickchronicles.jpg)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Kiwi%20Trip%2010-09/CopyofKiwiTrip10-2009108.jpg)




And now we can add Andrew Zimmern to the list.




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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 17, 2010, 04:38:15 pm

You do look liek that guy actually! Are you him!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 17, 2010, 04:47:16 pm

I think you look a bit like all those guys, Chuck, but Andrew Zimmern and you may have been separated at birth.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2010, 07:05:09 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 17, 2010, 04:38:15 pm

You do look liek that guy actually! Are you him!?

Sorry, I don't eat strange things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2010, 02:24:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope everyone is doing well today.

Happy Hump day!   ;D


I've been pumping the new CDs I got the other day, dance music flowing through the speakers!  ;D

One of my coworkers is leaving for a new job, and his last day is Friday.  We had a luncheon for him today to properly say "good-bye".  Italian food, very good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 19, 2010, 07:09:03 am

Morning Chucky......its Thursday night here.

And you do look like that bloke who eats funny stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2010, 10:33:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope everyone is doing well today.

I'm leaving work early today.  It's a nice day, and one of my coworkers has a small boat.  We're leaving at 3:00pm to spend some time on the boat, have dinner together, and then go back out on the boat. 

;D

should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2010, 10:34:40 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 19, 2010, 07:09:03 am

Morning Chucky......its Thursday night here.

And you do look like that bloke who eats funny stuff.

with my luck, people will start to think I'm really him, and ask me to eat strange things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 19, 2010, 10:59:03 am

Have a great time boating Chuck!   That sounds like so much fun!   :D

I need to do something summer-y... I feel like this summer is completely passing me by.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 19, 2010, 11:46:54 am

  Chuck

     Well I have to agree that you do have a very distinct look resembling, Andrew
Zimmern.  I agree though that he does eat a lot of really disgusting stuff.  I am
with you however about not being so varied in taste as all that.  I kind of think
he is at a distinct advantage in being so endowed.  He can never starve to death.  Because he obviously will eat anything, no matter how gross it is. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 19, 2010, 12:54:24 pm

Yes have fun Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 10:04:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Last night was fun!

Spent some time on the boat, cruising around, had a healthy dinner of Ceasar salad with spicy chicken, and then home to bed.

I don't think I slept well, as I'm tired.

Work is going to keep me busy today, so this is just a quick peek for now!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 20, 2010, 10:09:02 am

Mornin' Chuck!  Was the boat ride fun?  That sounds so nice to me right now.  It's been ages since I've gone sailing or boating with anyone.

Sorry to hear that you didn't sleep well.  Not sleeping well is something I can very much relate to... I often have a lot of issues falling to sleep at night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 20, 2010, 10:37:52 am

Did you go on a duck boat? Did you go on a date?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 11:10:47 am

Quote from: atz75 on August 20, 2010, 10:09:02 am

Mornin' Chuck!  Was the boat ride fun?  That sounds so nice to me right now.  It's been ages since I've gone sailing or boating with anyone.

Sorry to hear that you didn't sleep well.  Not sleeping well is something I can very much relate to... I often have a lot of issues falling to sleep at night.

Hiya Amanda!

;D

yes, the boating was fun.....we tooled around the lake for a while, there were some attempts at skiing (not by me) and a nice dinner later on.

I always seem to have sleep issues......so last night was not a surprising thing.  I think what happened was I usually take my sleep aids at about 8:15, so by 10, I'm tired.  Well last night I didn't get home until 9:30 so I took my pills an hour or so later than usual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 11:11:51 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 20, 2010, 10:37:52 am

Did you go on a duck boat? Did you go on a date?

A date?  I should be so lucky!   :laugh:

It was an evening out with coworkers on a boat similiar to this....



(http://www.jshysy.com/images/boat1-3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 09:02:35 pm

Well, I got home from work to find that my Christmas cards arrived already!

:o

Didn't expect them to get here so quickly!

Oh, and I just found a pic that I may use on my dating site, if need be.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ThrowUpInMyMouth_Web_Hero.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 21, 2010, 08:02:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 09:02:35 pm

Well, I got home from work to find that my Christmas cards arrived already!

:o

Didn't expect them to get here so quickly!

Oh, and I just found a pic that I may use on my dating site, if need be


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ThrowUpInMyMouth_Web_Hero.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hey Chuck!  Good morning.  Good luck with your dating site.  May you find what we all want true love.    :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2010, 04:17:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Saturday here!  The day is flying by!   It's almost 4:30 already!

Slept in until 10:30am, had a light lunch, and had a run in the park.  Plan to repeat after dinner.

;D


Oh, btw, I'm sure you remember a while ago I posted I had "good news" but wasn't at liberty to post about it publicly?  I told you all if you wanted to know to send me a PM titled "Good News" and I'd share it.

Well, I have a joke that I'm pulling on someone, but because the joke revolves around an image that I don't have permission to post, I can't really talk about it here.

If you want to hear about the joke, send me a PM titled "Joke" and I'll let ya know about it.  :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 21, 2010, 07:35:52 pm

Chuck, you ain't right, you ain't right AT ALL!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2010, 07:36:56 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 21, 2010, 07:35:52 pm

Chuck, you ain't right, you ain't right AT ALL!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2010, 07:15:10 am

have pmd you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 22, 2010, 07:32:42 am

Now you got me curious! PMing you :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on August 22, 2010, 08:36:28 am

Hmmmmmm.
If it's xxxx rated, maybe it would be better to NOT PM.  :-\

 ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on August 22, 2010, 08:42:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2010, 09:02:35 pm

Well, I got home from work to find that my Christmas cards arrived already!

:o

Didn't expect them to get here so quickly!

Oh, and I just found a pic that I may use on my dating site, if need be.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ThrowUpInMyMouth_Web_Hero.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

And I'm not going to pressure you for anything xxxx rated.  ::)
  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2010, 11:42:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sunday already!  Weekends fly by too quickly!

Grey and rainy here today.  Hope that everyone is doing well today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2010, 11:43:22 am

All PMs have been answered, and Rob, you've got one too!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 08:20:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to Monday!  Grey and rainy again here in NJ!

Slept really well, and I got a workout in, so I'm happy about that!  ;D

The joke on my coworker is in place, and I'm just waiting on her arrival.  ;D  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 23, 2010, 09:08:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 08:20:14 am

The joke on my coworker is in place, and I'm just waiting on her arrival.  ;D  >:D

heee......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 09:21:44 am

:D :D :D

OMG!  Maria came in and it took her 13 minutes to notice, and when she did, she went hysterical!  She's taking the joke home to show her husband.


She shouted out loud when she saw it, and everyone came running and we spent about 5 minutes laughing together.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 23, 2010, 10:25:08 am

Home run!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 23, 2010, 11:24:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 09:21:44 am

:D :D :D

OMG!  Maria came in and it took her 13 minutes to notice, and when she did, she went hysterical!  She's taking the joke home to show her husband.


She shouted out loud when she saw it, and everyone came running and we spent about 5 minutes laughing together.

 :laugh: :laugh:

 :D :D :D

Strrrrrike!!!!!!!!!!!!!




I told my hubby about it. If you played the joke on him, you could wait till the cows come home. He'd never notice ::).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 23, 2010, 02:26:34 pm

       Ok i'll bite.  send me the pm.................

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 03:06:06 pm

PM has been sent, darlin'!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 23, 2010, 03:09:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 09:21:44 am

:D :D :D

OMG!  Maria came in and it took her 13 minutes to notice, and when she did, she went hysterical!  She's taking the joke home to show her husband.


She shouted out loud when she saw it, and everyone came running and we spent about 5 minutes laughing together.

 :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

A well-turned-out joke!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 23, 2010, 03:44:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2010, 09:21:44 am

:D :D :D

OMG!  Maria came in and it took her 13 minutes to notice, and when she did, she went hysterical!  She's taking the joke home to show her husband.


She shouted out loud when she saw it, and everyone came running and we spent about 5 minutes laughing together.

 :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2010, 09:07:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

*breaks icicle off of nose*

Oh damn!  It is freezing here in my office building today!  I have no idea why it's so cold, but it is!  I may go for a walk later on just to warm up!

Maria hasn't arrived in yet, I'm waiting to see what she says about Juan and his reaction to my joke.  LOL   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 24, 2010, 01:36:36 pm

Heya Chuck!

I can empathize about the cold office... It's always freezing here.  I keep sweaters here all the time - especially in the summer when the a/c is cranked.  I always find it very hard to concentrate when I'm too cold at work.

How are you doing otherwise Bud?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2010, 01:45:47 pm

Quote from: atz75 on August 24, 2010, 01:36:36 pm

How are you doing otherwise Bud?

I'm doing ok, thanks!  ;D

Work is keeping me busy, and the department that I have to deal with is working my nerves a bit, but I'll get over it.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2010, 10:41:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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They did something about the air conditioners today, thank goodness, and it's not quite as cold as usual in here.

Not that it bothered me too much, I like the cold.

;D

Now, where have all the Brokies gone?


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 25, 2010, 12:52:47 pm

I'm here just quiet and busy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 25, 2010, 12:58:39 pm

I'm here too! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 25, 2010, 01:36:41 pm

Me too, Chucky.  Just chillin' today.  When do you leave on your European adventure?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2010, 02:36:29 pm

*waves to Kelda, Amanda, and Mandy!*

Hiya!    :-*


My trip overseas has me leaving the US on the evening of Sept. 10th.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:13:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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here late today, but better late than never!

;D

I hope that everyone is doing well today!  I'm feeling good!  ;D

Does anyone have good plans for the weekend?  I'm going to a birthday dinner for my niece tomorrow night, and then shopping on Saturday for some new clothes for my overseas trip!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:16:28 pm

Oh, and btw, glad to see those who were able to join me at Matt's blog for a "virtual party"!   :laugh:


It was fun to have that again!  Perhaps I'll do it again soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2010, 03:28:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:16:28 pm

Oh, and btw, glad to see those who were able to join me at Matt's blog for a "virtual party"!   :laugh:


It was fun to have that again!  Perhaps I'll do it again soon!

Be careful what you wish for. Aren't you going away soon?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:35:17 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 26, 2010, 03:28:28 pm

Be careful what you wish for. Aren't you going away soon?  8)

trouble maker!   :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:43:54 pm

Just had to post this here.

It was in the morning paper, and made me laugh out loud.

It's a comic strip called "Pearls Before Swine".



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2010, 03:53:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:35:17 pm

trouble maker!   :o :laugh:

Makin' a livin's 'bout all I got time for.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on August 26, 2010, 04:07:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 03:43:54 pm

Just had to post this here.

It was in the morning paper, and made me laugh out loud.

It's a comic strip called "Pearls Before Swine".



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/cheese.gif)

Change 'Young women' to 'Brokies'  ::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on August 26, 2010, 05:07:31 pm

    Very Cute Chuck.  Are  you putting it on your bed side table for a trophy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2010, 06:34:38 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on August 26, 2010, 05:07:31 pm

Very Cute Chuck.  Are  you putting it on your bed side table for a trophy?

lmao!  It's cute, but not that funny!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2010, 10:20:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!   And Pay Day!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on August 27, 2010, 11:57:14 am

Hey Chuck, yes it is Friday and I am happy about that. I just need to get my back recovered from that one heavy box I lifted that somehow went sideways on me. I am getting the front porch roof replaced so I had to have everything removed from the porch by Thursday. I found that out on Wednesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2010, 05:27:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone has had a great weekend!  The weather here in NJ has been hot and sticky, summer is back with a vengence!

Ugh!

Anyway, I went out yesterday and got a bunch of new clothes  for my trip to London and Rome!  ;D  I got 4 new pairs of jeans, and 6 shirts. 

Size 36 waist on the jeans, thank you!  ;D

Ok, now, have any of you gone on certian "kicks" related to food lately?  Allow me to explain:

A few months ago, someone that I go to lunch with went to the market to buy herself something to eat, and came back with a jar of Nutella.


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So that started a trend where we were eating Nutella almost daily....they would buy fruit or cookies or something to spread the Nutella on.  One of my coworkers went to visit family in Spain.  Now they have a different brand of this product called NoCillo.

(http://bestuff.com/images/images_of_stuff/210x600/nocilla-27361.jpg)

So she had a jar of this when she came back, and we did a 'taste test' between the two, to see which we liked better.  We decided that the Nutella was thicker and had a more pronounced hazelnut flavor, while the NoCilla was smoother and had more of a chocolate taste.

From that, we moved on to hummus.  I happened to buy a small tub of hummus, and everyone devoured it, and now we are on a hummus kick.  We've gotten crackers and other things to spread the hummus on, and currently have 4 different types of hummus in our fridge at work;  "original", "spinach & artichoke", "supremely spicy" and "greek olive".

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2010, 08:40:34 pm

I don't think I ever posted pics of the back deck now that the screen house is done.

;D

Here is a pic of the back deck during the winter, before the screen house was done.


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and here is the back deck with the screen house.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Deck5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 29, 2010, 09:27:11 pm

Looks like a very lovely, cozy respite, Chuck.  Enjoy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 01:15:13 am

Oh, I want to sit there when the leaves begin to change and it's a chilly, but sunny fall day :).
I'd have a latte macchiato and a book.
Nice place, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 01:59:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2010, 05:27:07 pm

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(http://bestuff.com/images/images_of_stuff/210x600/nocilla-27361.jpg)

Oh, there must more than a hundred different brands of this product in Germany. They're called "Nuß Nougat Creme".
Every middle sized supermarked has at least 7 or 8 different ones. Nutella is just the most well-known.
Come over and have some serious testing sessions! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2010, 08:34:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, back at Monday!

I'm sitting here at work, contemplating what I need to get done today.  I think it's time to actually start working!

Ugh!

This weekend is a three-day weekend!  Labor Day is Monday, and is generally seen as the end of summer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 31, 2010, 08:38:51 pm

Quote from: jstephens9 on August 15, 2010, 12:36:06 am

I posted this at my blog too, but I don't know how many people look there so I wanted to post it here too cause Chuck is really such a special person:
**************************************************************************************************************************
You are such a terrific guy Chuck!!! I know we have kidded around a bunch over the past few years, but I don't think I have ever really told you how special you are to me. Your friendship is very special. I'm not always good at telling people how much they mean to me. I truly realized that after the events of the past couple of weeks. If anything ever happened to you I would be more than devastated. You are a friend to everyone and people do realize that. There are people who I have met through here that have made an impression on me. Rich was one, Truman was one, Paul was one, Lynne was one, Wayne was one, and many others, and you.......I thought you were special from the first Hello in Colorado 2007. I have to say that in Atlanta at Wayne's house people missed you........they said so.....hey it was just not the same without you there. I even took a picture of your empty bed...I know everyone agrees that you are a very special person. I am going to post this on your blog too cause I don't really know how many people look at mine. I want everyone to know.

Thank you for being my Friend,

Jack
*******
***

Jack, this is so wonderful, that you said it in words.  Chuck means so much to so many people, as you say; but then, so do a lot of you mean a lot to others.  It's just nice hearing you say it.

By the way, Jack, I've been meaning to tell you that I'm glad you took the step of going down to Rich's service and seeing the people there.  That was important, both for others and for yourself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 31, 2010, 08:43:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2010, 10:09:03 am

 ;D

Just got back from a quick shopping excursion.  I ran and got a CD set on "learning Italian".   :laugh:  I studied it in high school and college, and I'm hoping this will "awaken" those lessons.

Good for you, Chuck.  It should come back fairly quickly.  Good luck with it.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 31, 2010, 08:49:51 pm

Quote from: Meryl on August 17, 2010, 04:47:16 pm

I think you look a bit like all those guys, Chuck, but Andrew Zimmern and you may have been separated at birth.  ;D

I agree.  Except Chuck wouldn't be eating some of that stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2010, 09:01:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well this evening!

Work today was busy, and doing its best to work my nerves, but I reigned supreme!

*poses in super hero stance*

LOL


Let's just say that things other people were supposed to do but didn't made efforts to hamper my progress at work, but I still got things done.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 31, 2010, 09:04:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2010, 08:40:34 pm

and here is the back deck with the screen house.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Deck5.jpg)

Oh, very cozy place.  I'll bet Blaze likes to sun himself out there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 31, 2010, 09:19:21 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 30, 2010, 01:59:48 am

Oh, there must more than a hundred different brands of this product in Germany. They're called "Nuß Nougat Creme".
Every middle sized supermarked has at least 7 or 8 different ones. Nutella is just the most well-known.
Come over and have some serious testing sessions! :)

I took a jar of nutella with me to Wyoming a couple of weeks ago, and all my travel mates ridiculed it. They said there must be all of 7 people in the U.S. who would buy it. I told them it was just like peanut butter except with hazelnuts instead. l told them both my daughter and my son love it. So they said, there were 2 of the 7 people in the U.S.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 31, 2010, 11:49:33 pm

Chuck:  Thanks for the PM explaining the joke you played on your coworker.  That's funny.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 01, 2010, 07:18:06 am

Yep same in the uk lots of chocolate spread!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 01, 2010, 11:54:56 am

Quote from: Kelda on September 01, 2010, 07:18:06 am

Yep same in the uk lots of chocolate spread!!

And it's far easier to get real chocolate spread (not chocolate-nougat) in the UK than in Germany. We only have the brands with hazlenuts in the regular supermarket. My daughter is allergic to nuts. I have to go into the next bigger town to a health food shop to get a brand without nuts. Of course the prize is about three times of a regular brand ::).

So when we were on vacation in the UK last year, we stocked up on Tesco chocolate spread. Lasted us a whole year, we're now on the last jar.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 01, 2010, 03:17:35 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: at you stocking up on the chocolate spread!! But makes sense if its nutella style in germany mostly - we have both types in equal measures.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 01, 2010, 03:18:21 pm

Chuck... are there members of the DCF wanting to attend the NYC meet? Just trying to work out number for booking a restaurant...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 01, 2010, 03:44:59 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 31, 2010, 09:19:21 pm

I took a jar of nutella with me to Wyoming a couple of weeks ago, and all my travel mates ridiculed it. They said there must be all of 7 people in the U.S. who would buy it. I told them it was just like peanut butter except with hazelnuts instead. l told them both my daughter and my son love it. So they said, there were 2 of the 7 people in the U.S.  :laugh:

We all did not.  >:(  I noticed that you had it with you, but I never said a word.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2010, 07:06:39 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 01, 2010, 03:18:21 pm

Chuck... are there members of the DCF wanting to attend the NYC meet? Just trying to work out number for booking a restaurant...

How many people are you up to now?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2010, 07:07:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Crazy work day here!   >:(


Here's hoping that tomorrow will be better!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 01, 2010, 07:09:59 pm

Hey Chuck. The Hurricane is coming.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 01, 2010, 07:29:37 pm

Hey Truman.  Batten down the hatches.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 02, 2010, 05:51:09 am

We have 14 definites so far.

Definites:
Kelda
Callum (Kelda's Husband)
Lynne
Chuckie (CellarDweller)
Meryl
Debbie (dejavu)
Mike (zephaniah)
Brian (brianr)
Louise (Louisev)
John Gallagher (jmmgallagher)
Amanda (atz75)
Paul (Southendmd)
Andrew
teresa

And 4 maybes...

Maybes:
Lee (FrontRanger)
Jeff (Jeff Wrangler)
Fiona (optom3)
Rob (underdown)
Grlewis

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 02, 2010, 08:46:52 am

Quote from: Kelda on September 02, 2010, 05:51:09 am

And 4 maybes...

Maybes:
Lee (FrontRanger)
Jeff (Jeff Wrangler)
Fiona (optom3)
Rob (underdown)
Grlewis

Actually, that's five, but it appears you can take me off the list. I have a conflict that weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2010, 09:48:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!  ;D

I've managed to get started working without any of yesterday's issues revisiting, so far, so that's good! 

I'll take any good news I can get.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 02, 2010, 09:55:33 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 02, 2010, 08:46:52 am

Actually, that's five, but it appears you can take me off the list. I have a conflict that weekend.

Clearly I can't count!!!

That's a shame Jeff, I was looking forward to maybe meeting you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 02, 2010, 10:07:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2010, 09:48:55 am

Hope that everyone is well today!  ;D

I've managed to get started working without any of yesterday's issues revisiting, so far, so that's good! 

I'll take any good news I can get.

Good morning, Chuck!

Glad to hear that your day is off to a good start.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 02, 2010, 10:51:44 am

Quote from: Kelda on September 02, 2010, 09:55:33 am

Clearly I can't count!!!

That's a shame Jeff, I was looking forward to maybe meeting you!

 :-*

You and Collum will be so overwhelmed with Brokies you won't even miss me.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2010, 10:55:41 am

You're missed when you can't be with us, Jeff!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 02, 2010, 10:59:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2010, 10:55:41 am

You're missed when you can't be with us, Jeff!   :-*

Thanks, Sweetie.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 02, 2010, 11:03:24 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 02, 2010, 10:51:44 am

:-*

You and Collum will be so overwhelmed with Brokies you won't even miss me.  ;D

Wrong. You told me the same thing last year when I was coming to NYC, but I did miss you!
And it was so nice that you sent postcards for my BIL nonetheless.
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 02, 2010, 11:34:06 am

Happy Thursday Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 02, 2010, 11:35:57 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 02, 2010, 11:03:24 am

Wrong. You told me the same thing last year when I was coming to NYC, but I did miss you!
And it was so nice that you sent postcards for my BIL nonetheless.
 :-*

Aww. ...

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on September 02, 2010, 09:17:28 pm

Underdown might be coming all the way from Oz just for a couple days in NYC???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 03, 2010, 09:18:59 am

Well that was some time agao when he was thinking of combining some business - I'm assuming he won't be now..

jeff.. i will miss you!!  :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2010, 09:54:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay for Friday!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay for a three day weekend!

Oh, and word has come down that if we are done with all our work, we can leave at 3:00 today instead of 4:30-5:00 as usual!

I assumed this, so I got all my filing and other stuff done yesterday.  ;D  I also sent out emails to all my clients first thing this morning, and told them that there was a chance we'd be leaving early today, and to get us any work they needed done by 2PM, so that gives me an hour to spare.

;D

Oh, and one of my coworkers got a new camera phone, and took a pic of me.  I like it, so here it is.

 :laugh:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4953692863_1e8ae478e0.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2010, 10:14:06 am

Kelda, I'm asking around on DCF, and when I have answers, I'll get them to you asap!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 03, 2010, 10:23:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2010, 09:54:13 am

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4953692863_1e8ae478e0.jpg)

Lookin' good, Chuck!  That diet has been well worth the effort.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 03, 2010, 10:34:04 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Nice picture.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 03, 2010, 12:48:38 pm

Yes, looking great Chuck! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on September 03, 2010, 01:16:06 pm

Hey Chuck,

There was just a pretty big earthquake in Christchurch, NZ. I'm not sure how that fits with Matthew's present geography, but maybe you could try to call, check in?

 :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 03, 2010, 01:57:40 pm

Thanks Chuck....

I think Matt is quite far away from that but I'm not sure about his daughter?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on September 03, 2010, 02:51:52 pm

Hey there, Kelda - Chuck posted an update in Current Events. It seems like everyone is OK, tho Matt is still awaiting word from his Mom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2010, 06:37:48 pm

Hiya!

Glad you are all on my blog staying in touch and waiting for news.  ;D

Matthew and I stay in touch, and when he texts me regarding his mum, I'll let everyone know on the thread regarding the earthquake in the Current Events section.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2010, 11:40:11 pm

Friday night......My "beauty" regimen is done, and my laundry is done as well.

Oh, the exciting life of the single gay man!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on September 04, 2010, 06:56:07 am

HAVE A GREAT FUN TRIP, CHUCK!!!!!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2010, 01:03:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy weekend everyone!

Well, all the crappy weather we were supposed to get from Hurricane Earl yesterday never materialized.  We have a fantastic day right now.....blue skies and a cool breeze.  Every window in the houe is opened, the place feels so cool and fresh!

Going to dinner tonight in NYC, so I'm eating really light today.  Breakfast was a protien bar, and lunch was a veggie burger with some raw veggies on the side and hummus to dip it in.

The new jeans I got for my trip next week are back after being tailored, so I'll wear some of the new clothes tonight.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2010, 01:11:15 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on September 04, 2010, 06:56:07 am

HAVE A GREAT FUN TRIP, CHUCK!!!!!

(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Bon%20Voyage/BonVoyage1.jpg)

awww!  Thanks sweetie!!!

I'm looking forward to taking off on Friday night!  ;D

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Post by: Kelda on September 04, 2010, 04:19:43 pm

yes enjoy chuck.. cant wait to see you in nyc

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on September 04, 2010, 04:52:30 pm

Oh, dinner in New York, thats sounds just lovely. It made me think of our dinner at Five leaves. What a evening we had! All the stories you told us, and all the laughter you shared with us. Together with your first five leaves burger. thats just something, feel like Y´ll Thank You the stongest and highest I can.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 06, 2010, 09:35:36 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Happy Labor Day!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2010, 04:07:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

(http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww320/gustv/holiday%20commemorations/laborday7.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a great holiday weekend!

sleeping in until 10:30am this morning felt soooooo good.

Friday was a quiet day at home.  Saturday was NYC with Brokies, Sunday was a fanily BBQ.  Today was a quiet day of relaxing.  It was funny last night.  After the bbq I changed and went to the park for a walk.  One of the houses on the street next to the park started to set off fireworks.  I could see them over the trees, brilliant flashes of color in the night sky.  It just seemed to be a perfect ending to the perfect day, and a nice way to end the summer.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2010, 08:22:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Holiday weekend is over, and now back to work!

And I just realized I didn't leave Labor Day greetings on anyone's blogs yesterday! :o

Bad Chuck!


 :laugh:

It's a quiet morning right now, but traffic is much busier today than it has been recently.  Now that the summer is over, all the morning rush hour cars seem to be back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 07, 2010, 05:13:15 pm

Labour Day.... does it mark the end of summer??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2010, 06:02:58 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 07, 2010, 05:13:15 pm

Labour Day.... does it mark the end of summer??

Hiya Kelda!  I believe that Labor Day is considered the "unofficial" end of summer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 07, 2010, 06:08:09 pm

Hi Chucky enjoy Autumn sweetie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 07, 2010, 06:09:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2010, 06:02:58 pm

Hiya Kelda!  I believe that Labor Day is considered the "unofficial" end of summer.

Thanks for the info chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 09, 2010, 06:48:13 pm

Chucky, I know how excited you must be feeling as you pack for your trip. Have a safe, wonderful journey mate. xxxxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2010, 06:54:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Oh man, it was crazy at work today!  I'm leaving for London on Friday, and I want (as usual) to have an empty cube.  Everything conspired against me today, with a number of clients calling or emailing with problems/requests.

On top of that, 5 loan packages that I've been working on all came together today, which meant they were all ready to go on to the next level today.

So I spent all day making copies of docs, and preping paperwork and packaging it to send it away.

I didn't think I would get this all done, but I did.  ;D

Now all I have to do is light filing tomorrow and I'll have an empty cube!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2010, 06:55:34 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on September 09, 2010, 06:48:13 pm

Chucky, I know how excited you must be feeling as you pack for your trip. Have a safe, wonderful journey mate. xxxxxx

G'day darlin'!

I got home by 5:30 and I was done packing by 6:30!  ;D

I think that's the quickest I've ever packed.  :laugh:

I've got one large bag, a carry on, and a "personal item".  I think all is good to go!

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Post by: Meryl on September 09, 2010, 07:21:19 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Birthday%20and%20Congrats/suitcase-bon-voyage.gif)

HAVE A GREAT TRIP, CHUCK!

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Post by: Mandy21 on September 09, 2010, 09:11:47 pm

Chuck, I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!  Have fun, buddy!

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 10, 2010, 02:29:59 am

Chuck, have a wonderful trip! We'll miss you and your blog while you're away. If you get the chance, check in and say that your there :).

:D :-* 8)
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 10, 2010, 02:39:46 am

Yes, have a good trip. London is a bit humid but thankfully a lot less pricey than Oslo or Copenhagen. Got a meal last night for about half the prices I was paying in those cities and my room for 4 nights was reasonable and you could fit in 4 of the rooms in which I stayed in Copenhagen

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 10, 2010, 04:35:39 am

Look out, Italy!

Chuckie is coming your way!

Have a great time, Little Brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 10, 2010, 06:47:02 am

Have a fab time Chuck and see you soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2010, 01:49:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm still on the ground, here at work.

 :laugh:

Only about an hour or so to go until I leave for the day, and then head home, grab the luggage, and off to the airport!

;D

First stop, London!  Second, Rome!

I will send a text to Truman when I land, so he can post here that I've arrived ok!  I don't have a laptop, so I won't have access.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on September 10, 2010, 02:54:33 pm

Bon Voyage friend. Enjoy!!

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Post by: Sason on September 10, 2010, 06:28:27 pm

Have a great trip Chuck, and enjoy your vacation!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2010, 06:22:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm here in London, safe and sound with my buddy  Wayne.

I don't have service with my phone, so I  couldn't text Truman.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on September 11, 2010, 06:28:10 am

Yay, Chuck!  Thanks for checking in  :-*.  Have a wonderful time and say hey to Ben from me. :)

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Post by: Mandy21 on September 11, 2010, 07:17:11 am

So happy you arrived safe and sound, Chuck.  Have a blast!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 11, 2010, 07:17:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 11, 2010, 06:22:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm here in London, safe and sound with my buddy  Wayne.

I don't have service with my phone, so I  couldn't text Truman.   :laugh:

Yay Chuckie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for checking in. Don't forget to look right first when crossing the roads! Stay safe and have tons of fun :).

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 11, 2010, 07:49:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 11, 2010, 06:22:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm here in London, safe and sound with my buddy  Wayne.

I don't have service with my phone, so I  couldn't text Truman.   :laugh:

Glad you made it safely and have a good time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on September 11, 2010, 09:05:23 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 11, 2010, 07:17:33 am

Yay Chuckie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for checking in. Don't forget to look right first when crossing the roads! Stay safe and have tons of fun :).

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 11, 2010, 12:59:03 pm

YAY CHUCK  Have a wonderful time in London and Rome.  Way to go my friend!  Be safe

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Post by: Brown Eyes on September 11, 2010, 01:04:51 pm

Thanks for checking in!  I'm very jealous of your trip.  Have a great time!!  :-*

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Post by: Monika on September 11, 2010, 03:17:31 pm

Be sure to pick up some cockney!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2010, 07:57:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Still in London, almost 1:00am here.  :o

having fun, today was spent at the Thames Festival with a carnival and my friends Wayne, Sal, and Nick!

Having much fun!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2010, 05:11:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Just finished a bowl of porriage with fresh berries and tea in bed.  ;D

Time for a shower, and then a walking and bus tour around London.  Very happy!!

Oh, btw, I printed out addresses to send out postcards, and then left them home.  ::)

So there will be no postcards from this trip!  Sorry!!!  LOL   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 13, 2010, 08:52:36 am

Have a wonderful trip, Sweetie!  :D

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Post by: brianr on September 13, 2010, 02:51:32 pm

I was in the Thames Festival area until about 12.30 but then went and visited Her Maj. Toured the State Apartments which are only open for 8 weeks each year.  Had lunch (about 3pm) of Salmon and cream cheese bagel on the lawns of Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately the Queen and her family are in Balmoral so missed me.  ;D
Today I trained it north to the Lakes District where it is currently pouring. As I am way up in the garret under the slate roof it is very cosy at the moment but I hope it stops tomorrow morning as I want to go walking. I believe this weather is headed for London but perhaps you will leave for Rome before it arrives. Give my regards to Wayne, assuming it is the same Wayne I met in Helsinki in 2008.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2010, 04:20:48 pm

Quote from: brianr on September 13, 2010, 02:51:32 pm

I was in the Thames Festival area until about 12.30 but then went and visited Her Maj. Toured the State Apartments which are only open for 8 weeks each year.  Had lunch (about 3pm) of Salmon and cream cheese bagel on the lawns of Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately the Queen and her family are in Balmoral so missed me.  ;D
Today I trained it north to the Lakes District where it is currently pouring. As I am way up in the garret under the slate roof it is very cosy at the moment but I hope it stops tomorrow morning as I want to go walking. I believe this weather is headed for London but perhaps you will leave for Rome before it arrives. Give my regards to Wayne, assuming it is the same Wayne I met in Helsinki in 2008.

Hiya Brian!  Wayne (yes, it's the same Wayne) had a schedule set up for me since I've been here.  LOL 

When you left the Festival is when we arrived and  stayed all day.  As for the weather, we've had some sprinkles today, but no bucketing as you say yov've had.

Today Wayne gave me a tour of London.  A bus tour, and then a boat tour.   much fun!!!

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Post by: Sason on September 13, 2010, 04:27:00 pm

Oh, was it with that amphibian bus? That drives down into the water and sails on from there?

I did that when I was in London with my son 10 years ago. He thought it was great fun!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2010, 06:28:44 pm

No, it was two seperate tours, first a bus, and then a boat.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2010, 08:06:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Last day in London.  Currently in Crouch End and just making sure my packing and stuff is done.  I'm reviewing my  Italian and making note of phrases I may need to use.

Dove è il gabinetto?    =   Where is the toilet?     :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2010, 08:33:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I am in rome safe and sound.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 16, 2010, 12:30:44 am

Ariva durtchi.........lol...that looks nothing like it should be spelt but thats the Aussie way we say have a wonderful time in Rome, Chucky.xxxx

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2010, 03:06:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Just finished breakfast, and I'm using Catia's laptop while she showers....then it's my turn, and then off on a site -seeing tour.
 ;D

Catia's flat has a bidet!  How cool is that?  I've always wanted to see one in real life.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on September 16, 2010, 05:11:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2010, 03:06:40 am

Catia's flat has a bidet!  How cool is that?  I've always wanted to see one in real life.   :laugh:

Bidet reminds me of "Crocodile Dundee".  Damn, he was hot!  Get off the Internet and enjoy Rome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 16, 2010, 06:46:43 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on September 16, 2010, 05:11:56 am

Bidet reminds me of "Crocodile Dundee".  Damn, he was hot!  Get off the Internet and enjoy Rome!/color]

You know Mandy....when I read the word "bidet" the first thing that flashed in my mind was Crocodile Dundee, also. I know that movie off by heart, saw it so many times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2010, 03:15:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Ciao tutti!!!!    (Hello everyone)

Spent yesterday touring Roma in an open air bus, saw soooooo much!  When I get home I'll have many pics to upload!

Last night went to dinner and met my cousin Massimo for the first time....I'll post a pic of us here too.  What a funny and great guy.  Cute too, which I guess is weird to say about your own cousin!   :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 19, 2010, 02:46:19 pm

As of 2:45 pm Eastern US time, Chuck is safely back in New Jersey, although some would argue that is an oxymoron.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 19, 2010, 03:29:03 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on September 19, 2010, 02:46:19 pm

As of 2:45 pm Eastern US time, Chuck is safely back in New Jersey, although some would argue that is an oxymoron.

Thank you Tru :-*.


Welcome back Chuckie!!! :D
Already looking forward to your pics :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 19, 2010, 03:42:55 pm

sounds fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 19, 2010, 03:47:26 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on September 19, 2010, 02:46:19 pm

As of 2:45 pm Eastern US time, Chuck is safely back in New Jersey, although some would argue that is an oxymoron.

Wow, that was quick!

Thanks for telling us Truman!

And welcome home Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on September 19, 2010, 04:53:18 pm

Dangit to holy hell, where did the time go?  I swear I didn't do a single thing worth mentioning in the entire time you were wandering around Europe.  This is ridiculous.  Chuck, I either need to get you some more vacay time or additional subsidies cause you were there and back, WAY TOO QUICKLY.

Europe most definitely needs some more of Chucky.

Hells bells, this whole world needs more of you.

I know you had an awesome time, though, and I can't wait to see the pics!

Love you, buddy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2010, 10:32:19 pm

Hiya Friends!

;D

Thanks Truman for letting everyone know I'm back, and sending the message to Catia.

;D

I'm exhausted, but managed to upload all my pics to Photobucket.  I'll begin posting them here tomorrow.

;D

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Post by: Shasta542 on September 19, 2010, 10:44:44 pm

(http://www.esigns.com/stock%20pics/welcome-home-YELLOW.jpg)

Excited to see all your pictures!! Glad you made it home safe and sound. Hope your jet lag is gone quickly!! YaY, Chuck!!  ;D  :-*  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 19, 2010, 11:16:29 pm

Chuck the Pope when to England to see you but you left.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Tigs on September 20, 2010, 09:08:16 am

Bump

Can't wait to see your pics Chuck, so thought I had better bookmark here!!

Miss Tiggy  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on September 20, 2010, 09:21:35 am

Welcome home, Chuckie!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 20, 2010, 09:23:20 am

Hi Chuck! (http://bestsmileys.com/waving/5.gif)  Happy Monday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 20, 2010, 09:28:02 am

Welcome back, Chuck! Hope the jet lag is manageable!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:14:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a great day!

Thanks for the welcome back, everyone!  As for "jet lag", I've always seemed to avoid it, and this time is the same.  I took a nap on the plane yesterday, then stayed up until about 11PM last night, went to bed, and slept until 7:30 am today.  I'm awake, have my pics uploaded, and the laundry is being done.

;D

Also, I managed to only gain 2 pounds on vacation.  ;D

Now, to start the parade of pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 20, 2010, 10:16:10 am

Yes, but wait until 3 pm rolls around! It'll hit you like a ton of bricks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:31:23 am

And now onto my pics of London and Rome.



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Golden Jubilee Bridge in London.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:33:41 am

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The London Eye.

Each rotation takes about 30 minutes, meaning a capsule travels at a stately 26cm per second, or 0.9km (0.6 miles) per hour -twice as fast as a tortoise sprinting; allowing passengers to step on and off without the wheel having to stop.

The height of the London Eye is 135m (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other) making it the fourth tallest structure in London after the BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:36:08 am

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Dancers performing at the Thames Festival.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:36:49 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:37:42 am

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London Skyline

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:38:25 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:41:06 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:41:40 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:43:40 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:44:28 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/London-Rome%20Trip/LondonRomepic024.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:45:36 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:46:28 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:49:08 am

The Mayor's Thames Festival is London's largest free outdoor arts festival - a spectacular celebration of London and its river. An exciting mix of arts, spectacle and entertainment, all focused around the River Thames, the festival is a key highlight in London's cultural life.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/London-Rome%20Trip/LondonRomepic048.jpg)

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:50:26 am

Pictures from the parade that took place before the fireworks for the Thames Festival.



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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:51:15 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:52:01 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:53:04 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:53:50 am

Very large bird


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:54:27 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:55:24 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:56:29 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:57:13 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:57:59 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:58:44 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:59:57 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:00:38 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:01:39 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:02:31 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:03:32 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:04:45 am

We've had birds, owls, skeletons, and now dragons.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:05:15 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:06:09 am

Roman soldiers on the march.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:07:12 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:08:06 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:09:05 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:10:17 am

Avast, me hearties!


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:18:05 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:19:04 am

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I really liked the robot!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:19:54 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:20:54 am

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and here's the man controling the robot!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:22:59 am

Colorful umbrellas.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:23:39 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:24:50 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:27:14 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:28:07 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:28:49 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:30:25 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:33:03 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:33:53 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:34:19 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:35:04 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:35:54 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:36:50 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:38:00 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:39:20 am

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An excited conga line of partiers following the parade up the street.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:39:58 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:40:35 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:41:17 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:43:09 am

The parade was going wonderfully, until the zombies showed up.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:43:58 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:45:55 am

It was at this point the float that accompanied the zombies started to play the theme to "The Addams Family" and I started to sing along.


This attracted a few zomibes, who decided to get closer to me.



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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:47:20 am

And then this one decided to remove my sunglasses and try them on.

LOL


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:48:28 am

End of the parade with everyone holding poles and faces on them.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:49:32 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:50:52 am

after the parade came the fireworks.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:51:49 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:52:38 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:53:35 am

more pics to follow later today.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:40:18 pm

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Carnaby Steet in the SoHo area, a shopping district.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:42:17 pm

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Piccadilly Circus memorial fountain with Anteros, popularly referred to as Eros or sometimes The Angel of Christian Charity.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:45:16 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:46:53 pm

Haymarket Piccadilly Circus.  The Four Bronze Horses of Helios.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:49:14 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:51:24 pm

Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

This is one theatre that changes names.  When a king is ruling, the marquee reads; "His Majesty's Theatre".

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:52:08 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:53:07 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:53:50 pm

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One of the parks of London.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:55:32 pm

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The first Hard Rock Café.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:57:20 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 12:59:05 pm

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Wellington Arch, or Constitution Arch, was designed by Decimus Burton, and erected in 1828 as a memorial to Sir Arthur Wellsley, 1st Duke of Wellington, soldier and Prime Minister. 

The archway, crowned by a giant statue of the Duke astride a horse, originally stood as a grand entrance to London.   However, in 1882, as part of a road widening scheme, the arch was moved to its current home at Hyde Park Corner , and now stands in a huge traffic island.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:01:28 pm

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Marble Arch, 1828, Oxford Street, London. The Marble Arch was built in as the chief entrance to Buckingham Palace, but it was too narrow for royal coaches, so when the palace was extended in 1851, the arch was moved to its current site as an entrance to Hyde Park. By tradition, only senior members of the royal family, the King's Troop and the Royal Horse Artillery are allowed to ride or drive through the Arch.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:19:59 pm

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The Dorchester, a luxury hotel.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:26:19 pm

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Rooftops that were used in the movie "Mary Poppins."

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:26:59 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:30:36 pm

The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, which is almost always referred to popularly and informally as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in Westminster, London, England, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:31:06 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:32:45 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:35:10 pm

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Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well.  It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:35:38 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:37:09 pm

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The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament or just Westminster, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. It is the place where laws governing British life are debated and passed.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:38:18 pm

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The London Eye

Each rotation takes about 30 minutes, meaning a capsule travels at a stately 26cm per second, or 0.9km (0.6 miles) per hour - twice as fast as a tortoise sprinting; allowing passengers to step on and off without the wheel having to stop.

The height of the London Eye is 135m (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other) making it the fourth tallest structure in London after the BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:39:22 pm

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The Golden Hinde is a full-sized reconstruction of the Tudor warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in 1577 – 1580.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:40:07 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:41:29 pm

30 St Mary Axe, infamously known as 'the Gherkin' due to its 3D oval shape, is one of the first landmarks to become visible when you're travelling into London from many different places.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:44:19 pm

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City Hall is located in Southwark, stands on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge. It is the headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA) which comprises the Mayor of London and London Assembly.

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 20, 2010, 01:46:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:41:29 pm

30 St Mary Axe, infamously known as 'the Gherkin' due to its 3D oval shape, is one of the first landmarks to become visible when you're travelling into London from many different places.


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I thought Torchwood blew that thing up.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:48:01 pm

One of the things I've noticed about London is that it's a mix of the modern and classic, as displayed with this ultra modern blue-glass office building next to this older building.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:49:40 pm

HMS Belfast is the largest surviving example of Britain's twentieth century naval power and is now a museum moored on the Thames between Tower and London Bridge. She was the first ship to be saved for the nation since Nelson's HMS Victory due to her historical importance.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:50:46 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:52:46 pm

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name.Name[›] It has become an iconic symbol of London.

The bridge consists of two towers which are tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways which are designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:53:40 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:54:09 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:55:02 pm

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A current hit play in London.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:55:33 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:57:30 pm

And, of course, to end the London pics, there is the obligatory pic in the red phonebooth.

Wayne took two pics, one of me "flouncing" out of booth, and then a more "toned down" one.

Let me tell you, the inside of that phonebooth smelled like cat piss, or worse!




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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:58:32 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:59:53 pm

And thus concludes my London pics.

Rome to follow later.

;D

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 20, 2010, 03:23:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:57:30 pm

And, of course, to end the London pics, there is the obligatory pic in the red phonebooth.

Wayne took two pics, one of me "flouncing" out of booth, and then a more "toned down" one.

Let me tell you, the inside of that phonebooth smelled like cat piss, or worse!


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Been there, done that. I can testify you're right about the smell :laugh:.

The fireworks pics work so well with you current sigline: The sparkle makes all the difference! :)
I remember the exact corner where the horses fountain is :). And plenty of the other locations of course. It's so cool to share the same sights, even if a year, resp. four years apart (been there twice so far).


What a fabulous series of pics! Thanks for sharing, Chuck! :-*

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 20, 2010, 03:29:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 01:41:29 pm

30 St Mary Axe, infamously known as 'the Gherkin' due to its 3D oval shape, is one of the first landmarks to become visible when you're travelling into London from many different places.


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Looks more like a dildo to me.  :-\

Welcome home, Honey!  :D

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 03:48:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 20, 2010, 03:29:16 pm

Looks more like a dildo to me.  :-\

Actually, Wayne said that most people either call it "The Dildo" or "The Butt Plug".

;D    :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 03:53:57 pm

And now, on to Rome.

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This is the Roman Terminal  (Roma Termini) where Catia picked me up from the train ride after landing at the airport.  Many trains and busses all over the place.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 03:56:30 pm

The Exedra Hotel, a 5 star hotel in Rome.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 03:59:59 pm

The Palazzo delle Esposizioni is a neoclassical exhibition hall on Via Nazionale in Rome.

Designed by Pio Piacentini, it opened in 1883. It has housed several exhibitions (e.g. Mostra della Rivoluzione Fascista, Mostra Augustea della Romanità), and was temporarily modified during the fascist era due to its style being thought to be out of step with the times.

It has a 139 seat cinema, a 90-seat auditorium, a cafe, a 240-person restaurant, a library and a multi-functional room known as the Forum.


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Post by: Sason on September 20, 2010, 04:02:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 10:55:24 am

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LOL @ you taking pictures of Sal and Nick taking pictures!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:03:22 pm

Shots taken along the Via Nazionale, which is a street in Rome from Piazza della Repubblica leading towards Piazza Venezia.

Already begun as via Pia, named in honour of Pius IX who had wanted to connect Stazione Termini to the city centre, the street was completed at the end of the 19th century through the ambition of several figures of the Risorgimento to create a "new Rome" as a capital of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:04:21 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:05:34 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:06:17 pm

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Post by: Sason on September 20, 2010, 04:07:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:30:25 am

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Someone traveled around the teapot, looking for the handle?

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:07:26 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:08:06 pm

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Post by: Sason on September 20, 2010, 04:09:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 11:43:09 am

The parade was going wonderfully, until the zombies showed up.


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LOL!!

Did you get your fill of zombies?    ;) ;D



The parade looks spectacular!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:14:32 pm

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The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II) or Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) or "Il Vittoriano" is a monument to honour Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy.

Most Italians are not fond of the design of this building, and often call it "The Typewriter" or "The Wedding Cake."

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:15:01 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:21:23 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:22:22 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:23:00 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:25:44 pm

The Colosseum or, The Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.

Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96).




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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 20, 2010, 04:26:59 pm

Love the pictures, such a contrast betwixt London and Rome. I recognize the Typewriter. Did you see the Spanish steps?

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:27:20 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:27:54 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on September 20, 2010, 04:26:59 pm

Love the pictures, such a contrast betwixt London and Rome. I recognize the Typewriter. Did you see the Spanish steps?

Yes, though the Italians call them "Piazza de Spagna".

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:28:38 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:30:13 pm

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Some Roman soldiers.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:31:28 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:34:13 pm

The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312.


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Post by: Sason on September 20, 2010, 04:34:34 pm

Great pics, Chuck!

As Chrissi said, I recognise a lot of the London photos, and it's so nice to see those familiar images!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:35:29 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:36:28 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:37:38 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:38:53 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:39:30 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:40:48 pm

Rome is full of ruins.  They are amazing!




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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:41:42 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:43:11 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:45:24 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:46:22 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:56:11 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:57:48 pm

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The Forum of Caesar was the first of the Imperial Forums of Rome to be made, in order to broaden the opportunities of political, administrative and religious city's traditional public square of the Roman Forum and simultaneously to celebrate the person who had wanted construction, Julius Caesar .

It was one of the few works of program planning of Caesar that he could usher in 46 BC , before his death.  The complex should not however be fully completed and other works are also attested under the principate of Augustus .

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:58:22 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 04:59:18 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:00:58 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:04:13 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:05:10 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:05:56 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:08:30 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:09:21 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:10:28 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:11:22 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:12:30 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:23:06 pm

The next three pics are then merged into one.



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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:23:47 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:24:26 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:25:57 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:57:43 pm

Piazza Navona is a city square in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in first century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium.  The ancient Romans came there to watch the agones ("games"), and hence it was known as 'Circus Agonalis' (competition arena). It is believed that over time the name changed to 'in agone' to 'navone' and eventually to 'navona'.

The next 15 shots were taken around the Piazza Navona.



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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 05:59:00 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:00:08 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:00:47 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:01:50 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:02:29 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:03:10 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:04:22 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:06:52 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:07:36 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:09:25 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:10:30 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:11:11 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:29:30 pm

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Largo di Torre Argentina is a square in Rome, Italy, that hosts four Republican Roman temples, and the remains of Pompey's Theater. It is located in the ancient Campus Martius.

The name of the square comes from the Torre Argentina, which takes its name from the city of Strasbourg, whose original name was Argentoratum. In 1503, in fact, the Papal Master of Ceremonies Johannes Burckardt from Strasbourg built in via del Sudario a palace (now at number 44), called Casa del Burcardo, to which the tower is annexed.

The other tower in the square is not the one giving the name to the place, but the Medieval Torre del Papitto ("Little Pope's Tower"), attributed by tradition to Antipope Anacletus II Pierleoni, allegedly not a tall person.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:30:18 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:31:31 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:39:29 pm

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), officially known in Italian as the Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano and commonly known as St. Peter's Basilica, is a Late Renaissance church located within the Vatican City. St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world, holding 60,000 people.  It is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic sites.



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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:40:15 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:41:02 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:41:46 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:43:20 pm

When you look at the columns, they appear to be only one row of them.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:44:35 pm

But when you turn to the side, you can see the other rows behind the ones in front.


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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:47:13 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:47:34 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 06:51:10 pm

The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is a fountain in the Trevi rione in Rome, Italy. Standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city, and it is one of the most famous fountains in the whole world.

A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome.  Among those who are unaware that the "three coins" of Three Coins in the Fountain were thrown by three different individuals, a reported current interpretation is that two coins will lead to a new romance and three will ensure either a marriage or divorce. Another reported version of this legend is that it is lucky to throw three coins with one's right hand over one's left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 07:01:30 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2010, 07:02:39 pm

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Many people come to the fountian, as you can see!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:07:29 am

Here are some shots from Villa Borghese, a large park.



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Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:08:09 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:09:04 am

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me and DCF member JuliaCat (Catia)

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:10:21 am

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a building that I took that kinda reminded me of the Flat Iron building in NYC.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:13:32 am

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A gay beach named "Settimo Cielo", which means "Seventh Heaven" by the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:14:12 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:15:00 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:15:51 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:17:46 am

At the Sistine Chapel.

many great things to see here, however, no shots of the ceiling.  They ask that no flash photography take place to protect the artwork.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:19:14 am

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This is a small portion of the line that one had to wait on if you didn't buy tickets ahead of time.

I had "ahead of time" tickets, and got to the head of the line.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:20:04 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:21:10 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:21:51 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:22:38 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:23:36 am

A chart that explains the ceiling of the chapel.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:24:55 am

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The front wall of the chapel, called "The Final Judgment".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 06:25:32 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:15:22 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:15:52 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:16:20 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:16:48 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:21:21 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:22:03 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:27:33 am

Laocoön, the son of Acoetes is a figure in Greek and Roman mythology, a Trojan priest of Poseidon (or Neptune), whose rules he had defied.

Laocoon begged the Trojans to set fire to the horse that was left outside the city to ensure it was not a trick. The Goddess Athena, angry with him and the Trojans, shook the ground around Laocoon's feet and painfully blinded him.

Laocoon did not give up trying to convince the Trojans to burn the horse, and Athena makes him pay even further. She sends two giant serpents to strangle and kill his two sons.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:28:21 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:31:51 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:33:06 am

Portions of the floor in the chapel were mosaic tiles.

Some areas were so precious, they were roped off so as not to be walked on.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:33:41 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:35:11 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:36:28 am

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The ceilings were very ornate all throughout the building.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:37:22 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:38:22 am

Two tables that caught my eye in the museum.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:39:05 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:42:02 am

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Roman skyline from a hill top.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:44:15 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:45:13 am

Piazza De Spagna



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:46:20 am

Piazza De Spagna



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:50:38 am

My last shot of the trip to Rome was taken where my trip started, sitting on the steps of Piazza Di Spagna.

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A massive square, the street you are looking down is a main shopping area, stores like Prada, Dior, and other high end designers are all located here, as well as many eateries and cafés.

This pic shows only a small portion of the people who are in the area at any given time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2010, 09:53:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Whew!   *wipes brow*

and now all of my vacation pics are up!  I hope you enjoyed looking at them, and many thanks to everyone who has already commented!

I'm back at work, and it's good to be back on the routine!

If you still want to comment on the pics, feel free!!! I love having feedback, and I'll try to answer any questions!

See ya later, it's time to catch up at work now.  Back to real life!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 21, 2010, 10:59:18 am

Thanks for the glimpses of London and Rome, Chuck!  Very enjoyable.  Those Romans had a lot of time on their hands, didn't they?  All that detailed work must have taken a bit of a commitment.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 21, 2010, 11:44:48 am

Thanks for the photos and guide, Chuck.  Where are all the lovely Brokie photos??

I haven't been to Rome since 1979!  It sure has changed, all scrubbed and polished.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 21, 2010, 12:52:34 pm

Great photos, Chuck! I love Rome, have been there twice over the past six years or so. Looking at these makes me hRomesick!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on September 21, 2010, 08:10:45 pm

Man they are awesome pixs Chuck. Looking forward to getting a bit more time to sit down and see them again. Sure looks like you had a fantastic time eh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2010, 03:49:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My goodness!  I'm late today!

Sorry for my long delay in getting here, I'm going crazy at home and work trying to catch up with everything that has piled up in my time away.

I just spent the whole day pulling apart a credit file to locate docs that were needed in another department, and went to the extent to call the attorney who prepared them for us in 2002 because they were missing from the files.

Someone just came and gave me the missing docs, they had them in their cube the whole time.

::)

I hope that everyone is doing well, and that you all are having a great day!

NYC gathering soon!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2010, 04:03:34 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 21, 2010, 10:59:18 am

Thanks for the glimpses of London and Rome, Chuck!  Very enjoyable.  Those Romans had a lot of time on their hands, didn't they?  All that detailed work must have taken a bit of a commitment.  ;D

Hiya Meryl!  Yes, that detailed work blew me away.  I often stood there wondering just how long it took to get everything done to their specifications!

Quote from: southendmd on September 21, 2010, 11:44:48 am

Thanks for the photos and guide, Chuck.  Where are all the lovely Brokie photos??

I haven't been to Rome since 1979!  It sure has changed, all scrubbed and polished.

Hiya Big Brother Paul!   :-*

I didn't post any Brokie pics because the people I saw are not members here, so therefore unknown to everyone.  I assumed everyone would rather seen the scenery shots instead.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 21, 2010, 12:52:34 pm

Great photos, Chuck! I love Rome, have been there twice over the past six years or so. Looking at these makes me hRomesick!

Hiya Catherine!  This was my first time to Rome, and I was awestruck!  Loved it a lot!

Quote from: ZK on September 21, 2010, 08:10:45 pm

Man they are awesome pixs Chuck. Looking forward to getting a bit more time to sit down and see them again. Sure looks like you had a fantastic time eh!

G'Day Matthew!  Glad you liked the pics, I hope you get the chance to sit down and look at them more closely.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 22, 2010, 04:15:21 pm

Great Roman photos, Chuck! What a beautiful city!!

I've been there as a child, but don't remember much. I'd like to go there again some day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2010, 10:55:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I think I'm all caught up on my pics and here at work now too!  Finally!

I can start trolling around BetterMost again, and posting on various threads!

Hope that everyone is doing well and has good plans for a great weekend!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2010, 10:55:33 am

Quote from: Sason on September 22, 2010, 04:15:21 pm

Great Roman photos, Chuck! What a beautiful city!!

I've been there as a child, but don't remember much. I'd like to go there again some day.

Thank you Sonja!

You so have to go back, it was fantastic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2010, 11:00:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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it's the weekend, and it's pay day!

;D

I got paid this morning, and the money's gone already!  :o

On the plus side, all my bills for October are paid, as are my car ins bill, and I should have a Christmas club check coming if not in the next two days, then by end of next week for $1,500.00.

;D

I've also decided how to decorate the company Christmas tree this year.  Each year I put the tree up, decorate it, and take it down.  And each year no one helps me, but people complain about where it is and how it looks.

So this year I've decided that I'll put it in a new location where everyone can see it, but it's not in the way.  This location just opened up because we moved some file cabinets around.  As for decorations......I've decided to let my inner brokie have fun, and it will be a western themed tree this year.  Small ornaments shaped like horses will be on the tree, as will be small red, brown and black cowboy hats.  A large cowboy hat will sit on top of the tree, and I'll use rope for the garland.

So there!

 :laugh:

And yes, I'll take pics once it's up.  I always put up the tree the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 27, 2010, 02:14:27 pm

So glad you had a great trip, oh those Italian men. were you not tempted to stay there ?
Sorry for neglecting your blog I am running around catching up with all my chums.
As for the Xmas tree, LMAO and await the photos

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2010, 03:16:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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;D


I hope that everyone is doing well today!!! 

Geeez...I'm so tired from the weekend, but it's a good tired!  It's great when Brokies get together!


*waves to Fiona*

Good to see ya, honey.  I know how busy it is by you, so no worries, I never thought you were neglecting my blog!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 27, 2010, 05:04:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2010, 11:00:38 am

I've also decided how to decorate the company Christmas tree this year.  Each year I put the tree up, decorate it, and take it down.  And each year no one helps me, but people complain about where it is and how it looks.

So this year I've decided that I'll put it in a new location where everyone can see it, but it's not in the way.  This location just opened up because we moved some file cabinets around.  As for decorations......I've decided to let my inner brokie have fun, and it will be a western themed tree this year.  Small ornaments shaped like horses will be on the tree, as will be small red, brown and black cowboy hats.  A large cowboy hat will sit on top of the tree, and I'll use rope for the garland.

So there!

 :laugh:

And yes, I'll take pics once it's up.  I always put up the tree the Friday after Thanksgiving.

 :laugh:

So there!

Yes, I've always noticed that you do all the work on that tree, so I think this year you deserve to have it your way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 27, 2010, 05:07:19 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck.

It really was a great weekend.  I thoroughly enjoyed my little piece of it on Saturday at dinner, and would have liked to spend more time with people.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2010, 02:06:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

Working on a project here at work, and I'll reply back once it's done.

It's Brokie related.  LOL   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 28, 2010, 02:36:02 pm

Sounds intriguing.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2010, 04:03:06 pm

There is more than one way to skin a cat!   

My cube is full of "Brokie pics" from various gatherings.  I love that I can see my Brokie friends each day.

Well about a month or so ago, we had a "big boss" coming in, so I had to take down all the pics to make the cube look neater.  Official policy is that we should limit the amount of personal pics up.  After he left, my immediate bosses told me I could put them back up, and it took forever.

Well, when I returned to work from London and Rome, I saw the pics were down again.  Apparently another boss was visiting while I was away, and they needed to have the cubes look neat.  Again, I was told I could put them back up.

Today I spent a part of the day reprinting the pics that were damaged in the moves.  This time, I got smart, and attached them all to posterboard, and used thumbtacks to put the posterboards to the walls of the cube.  Now, if someone comes in, I can simply pull the poster boards out, and store them flat until the "big bosses" are gone, and simply replace the posterboards with all the pics at once.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 28, 2010, 05:18:30 pm

Ah, a good idea, Chuck.

I'm sorry that the pictures got damaged in the move in the first place, but this does seem to take care of the situaion.  Very smart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2010, 08:17:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day everyone!

I'm sitting in a clean cube with my Brokie pics back where they belong.  ;D

Oh, and since I have a webcam, I'm debating doing a video for YouTube.

If you haven't heard, there's a movement called "It Gets Better", started  by Dan Savage.  Spurred on by the suicide of 15 year-old Billy Lucas (who killed himself after years of being bullied for being gay) Dan posted a video on YouTube about how life gets better for gay people as you get older.

A few more videos have been posted in response, all from members of the GLBTI community.

Of course, this morning, I found a video by some moron called "It gets worse" and he goes on to spout his "truth".  ::)  Oh, and the coward disabled the reply function.

 ::)

I'm debating going home tonight to do my own video and posting it on you tube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 29, 2010, 10:02:14 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Best of luck to you if you decide to make a video.  You'd have some good things to say.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on September 29, 2010, 10:05:05 am

Would love to see what you have to say Chuck. It was great seeing you and the Brokies this weekend  :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 29, 2010, 11:26:10 am

Yes, I'd love to hear your take.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2010, 11:36:49 am

Well, whether you want to put yourself on youtube for the world to see is a very personal decision and only yours to make.
But as the others already said, I'm sure you could contribute something positive to the project, and I would love to see it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2010, 12:48:05 pm

I think you should think it over at least twice, Chuck. As Chrissi says, it's a very personal thing to do, and once it's on Youtube, you and your story will be public, for everyone and anyone to see.

I know you as a very open person, always sharing generously even rather private things. But it's always (as far as I know) been in the relative security of forums that are supposedly only interesting to a limited group.

YouTube may be different, probably is. All kinds of people will see it, and there is always the risk of unwanted reactions. If worse comes to worse, you could risk some unpleasant things happening.

But maybe it's just me being paranoid, you would probably get a lot of very nice reactions too!

So, give it a thorough reflexion, maybe discuss it with some non-brokies too.

And then, go for whatever you decide, without regret.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on September 29, 2010, 01:36:07 pm

My feelings are mixed only because I would not want to see you hurt. I have posted on FB about my involvement with Sarasota pride, but youtube is a whole different entity. Some ill informed bigots can be pretty cutting.
I wish you luck whatever you do. You are way, way too lovely to be pilloried, here in Florida the hatred is palpable, I despise them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on September 29, 2010, 05:27:56 pm

I say do it.  I would love to see it and so would so many people who dont have the courage to do it.  Go for it Chucky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: wulfar360 on September 29, 2010, 07:59:34 pm

i think it would be good for you to make a video you  are a wonderful man who is very loving and open and you would im sure help a ton of people  but  youtube is full of nothing but trolls  maybe they should make a website for these videos to keep the trolls down to minimum 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 30, 2010, 12:31:17 am

Hi Chuck,

I think it's a wonderful idea to participate in the "it gets better" project.  ABC news actually did a segment about it tonight..., which, I thought was really wonderful to get it really out there and known on a national level.

I thoroughly encourage the idea of you contributing.  Good luck with the project if you do it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on September 30, 2010, 12:59:59 am

   I think you would have the knowledge and broad intellect to say the truth of what you want to say without any problem.  There is a great deal of pride and self satisfaction from saying
how you feel about an issue, that you are passionate about.  You would have the possibility of having negative retorts sent your way, but I think you are broad minded enough, and realistic enough to take that as it deserves.  Its like the old saying.  A brave man die several times in life, but a coward dies a bit every day.  Don't  allow the fear of peoples thoughts to stop you from saying or doing the things you wish to do.  You should feel proud enough of your accomplishments and thoughts, that you will feel more prideful than the fears you are maybe looking at.  I would be very proud of you to stand up and be counted as you feel.  Its too bad that many people are too afraid to speak up and tell the feelings that they carry.  That is a large part of the reason that we don't get anything done that should be done in congress.  Not many people have the courage of their convictions. 
   Good luck to you whatever you decide to do.  I will be looking forward to whatever you choose.  Janice

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 30, 2010, 05:04:08 am

Chucky, I know you want to help other kids who are in the same situation as Billy Lucas, and I applaud you for doing this. But, as some have said, youtube is such an open site and I too would hate for you to be at the mercy of bigots and trolls. There must be more defined sites that are directed at these young boys and girls, sites that are more likely to be seen by them, and where your video would be more likely to help them.

Dont "not do" what you want to do, just direct it in the right direction.

I love you for what you are doing. xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 30, 2010, 07:40:05 am

Lots to think about here, Chuck. I also would applaud you for making the video but also worry about any adverse effects. How would the Big Bosses at your work react? Many years ago I was outed on national TV. As a teacher in a Catholic school( every student knew the next day)  it brought many anxious hours and sleepless nights. I now know those in power decided to ignore it and some students were helped but do not know that I would have done so voluntarily. Best thoughts for your decision.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2010, 08:06:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, it's an awful, wet and rainy Thursday here in NJ.  It's supposed to rain all day into the night, with flooding possible.  Ugh.

I am still mulling over the decision to make a video, if I do it, I'll be doing it this weekend. 

I'm not worried about negative comments that would be posted, because I've been getting negative comments my whole life.  As for work, Brian that is a valid point for some people.  For me, however, I'm out at work.  My cube has Brokie pics and three images from Brokeback on the walls, 2 shots of the "Dozy Embrace" and one of the "Reunion Kiss", so this isn't a concern for me.  The company I work for is also liberal leaning....we have walked in the NYC Gay Pride parade, and the offer benefits to same-sex partners.

I would use a different screen name on youtube, so that any idiot who feels like commenting would have no way to connect me to "CellarDweller" or "BlueWorkBoots" (my other email) so I'd be pretty protected.

Thanks for all the opinions, and keep them coming, I appreicate reading them.

Once a decision is made, I'll let you know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 30, 2010, 09:02:32 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on September 30, 2010, 08:25:57 pm

I'm behind you, whatever you decide, Chuck.  This has certainly been a sad day, not just for gay people, but for all people who deserve to be called human.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2010, 11:19:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2686259167_68481a9caa.jpg)


Oh my God, i'm up to page 888 on my blog!

;D


and now, what would the nsw stand for?  Perhaps "Not Safe for Work"?  So that means I need to post a sexy image here!!!!  It will be as a link, just in case anyone is at work today and reading!


http://nisha-sharma.com/wp-content/uploads/sexy-cowboys.jpg


How is everyone today?  It's Friday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Been keeping busy at work, making sure all is done!  Plans for both Saturday and Sunday, but nothing extreme, so I should get some rest.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 01, 2010, 11:36:48 am

Hiya, Chucky -- happy Friday from the ass of nowhere in NE Kansas!  Sorry you real Northeasterners are going through so much up there.  Saw this on Perez Hilton yesterday, in terms of making a decision about the blog you might want to post on YouTube.  I hope (or don't  :o) that you stay dry this weekend.


America In CRISIS! A 3rd Teenage Boy Dies This Week! 5th Death From Suicide In Less Than Three Weeks!!!!





Gay, lesbian and transgender youth have a MUCH higher suicide rate than their heterosexual peers. Fact.

SOMETHING must be done to reach out to them more!!!!

Billy Lucas, Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Tyler Clementi and now Raymond Chase, 19, from Monticello, New York.

We have just lost a 5th young soul this week - that we know of - who is either gay or the victim or gay bullying. The 5th suicide in less than three weeks and the 3rd death just this week alone!

It is just devastating for us to report that we have learned that Raymond Chase, an openly gay sophomore at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island , studying culinary arts committed suicide on Wednesday, several students have informed us.

The 19 year old is believed to have hung himself in his dormitory.

Ronald Martel, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, sent the following email to students on Thursday.

Today I contact you with the deeply sad news of the passing of Raymond Chase, sophomore, 19, culinary arts major. The campus community is mourning the loss of this vibrant young man who leaves many JWU friends and teachers, and a loving family of Monticello, New York.

Funeral arrangements are not available at this time. As we obtain more information that can be shared, we will do so. Ray's JWU friends and the university are planning a memorial service for the campus community. Those details will be forthcoming.

In the meantime, I encourage anyone who is having a difficult time to seek the services available at Student Counseling. Our staff of professionals is here to work with all of you during this sorrowful time. Their help and confidentiality is a benefit that you should consider.

Student Counseling services are available at the The Friedman Center, 2nd floor, Harborside Campus and at Wales (formerly Plantations) Hall, 2nd Floor, Downcity Campus. Call 401-598-1016 to reach both locations.

By expressing the university community's condolences to Ray's family, I join you during this time of bereavement.

THIS HAS TO STOP!!!!!

This is a trend that is NOT FASHIONABLE!

Suicide is never an option!

Please, please, please, TALK to your sons, brothers, cousins, friends, roommates! If someone you know is gay or questioning and going through a hard time, OFFER YOUR HELP.

Sometimes people just want to know someone is there to listen.

And, if you need someone to talk to yourself, please call the trained professionals at The Trevor Project and speak anonymously!

One life lost is bad enough but 3 in one week and 5 in less than three weeks is unacceptable!!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 01, 2010, 03:04:40 pm

Have a good weekend, Chuck.

Hi, Mandy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2010, 03:53:34 pm

Hello!

It's been a crazy busy day here at work, I assume because it was the first of the month.

However, I managed to stay on top of everything, and get all my work done!  ;D

I even cleaned out the two refrigerators today, and they were gross.  There was food in there with an expiration date of 6/2010.

Ewwwwwwwww!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 01, 2010, 04:21:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2010, 03:53:34 pm

I even cleaned out the two refrigerators today, and they were gross.  There was food in there with an expiration date of 6/2010.

Ewwwwwwwww!

Ewwwwww is right!   :o

At least it wasn't 10/2006!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2010, 07:25:02 pm

Well, I intended to make a run through of my video, but I can't get my webcam to work.  LOL

Apparently when I had the computer clean, they wiped out the software for the webcam, and I can't find the disc.

I'll search around tomorrow and see if I can find it.  If not, I'll buy a new webcam and load it onto my computer.

Here is a draft of what I plan on saying....let me know what you think.




Hello everyone,

My name is Chuck.  I’m 41, and I’m gay.

I’m recording this message because in the past month 5 young lives have been ended, by their own hands, because they were outed, teased, tormented and bullied for being gay.

I know there are many other young people out there who are gay, and may be considering this action as well.  When I was your age, I did the same thing.  Please don’t, because it gets better.

When I was in my teens and early 20s, I was verbally and physically abused by others both in and out of school, and finally the day came where I felt I could take no more, but I changed my mind, and I decided to be true to myself and learn to hold my head high, and love and respect myself.

Make no mistake…there will be people who will continue to give you trouble.  There will even be those who will attempt to tell you that “It Gets Worse”.  They are lying to you.  As someone who has been there, and walked in the shoes that you’re walking in now, I can promise you that it does get better.

Before I was someone who was afraid and alone, only leaving the house for work or school.  After coming out, and giving people the chance to know the real me, things have improved greatly.  I have a great career in the banking field.  I’m out to all my coworkers, and work for a company that supports their gay employees, marching in the NYC gay pride parade and offering benefits to same-sex couples. 

My social network has increased by hundreds, and I go out to shows, plays, clubs, parties, and anything else you can think of.

I’ve traveled to about 16 states, and been to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England and Italy.

I’m currently single, but I’ve had some great, loving relationships.  I know a number of gay couples who have been together for 10 years or more, and have had commitment ceremonies.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said “He that respects himself is safe from others.  He wears a coat of mail that none can  pierce.”

Respect yourselves, and never forget all the great things that you could accomplish. 

Don’t let those who hate bring you down, because you are better than that, and never forget that you are not alone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 01, 2010, 07:49:26 pm

Chuck, I'm proud of you for taking action and making this effort to do something positive to help change the world.  I hope you're open to a bit of constructive input, as well as praise?  I love the gist and the sentiment and flat-out honesty of what you're saying, Chuck, but I don't think it really reflects your true personality or your love of your life.  You fought so hard to be the man you are today, and your life has been blessed and broadened ten-thousandfold since you came out.  I'm not sure you put enough emphasis on the positives  You have one of the most dynamic personalities EVER, but if I didn't know that statement was from you, I wouldn't have had the first clue that you were the one that wrote it.  Give it some of that Chucky sparkle that you've enchanted us all with.  Also, just a thought, you might want to go into more detail of the specific thoughts that were running through your head when you considered doing what some of these kids are considering doing.  Maybe that will help them relate to your message.  After all, kids today don't really listen to grown-ups, do they, so you've got an uphill battle to grab their attention.

I was going to just PM this to you, but when someone asks for thoughts, I presume they want all thoughts.  Hope that's okay.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 01, 2010, 07:55:00 pm

Chuck, as I said on DCF, I really like what you wrote.  It's well-worded and gets across the positive message you are trying to send.

As Mandy says, maybe you could work on it a little and try to personalize it more with the "downs" that came before the new "ups," but I like the flow that it has right now.


Also, I think when you are actually recording it, the important thing would be to not just read it, but talk right into the camera and speak like you're really talking to the young people.  I believe you can do that; that's where the spark of your personality comes in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Andrew on October 01, 2010, 08:19:15 pm

That's a great statement, Chuck, I hope you publish it.  If you can make even one person reconsider, it could even be one friend or relative of a person being driven into extremity, it is beyond price. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 01, 2010, 08:41:32 pm

I'm glad to know you, Chuck.  You're solid gold.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on October 02, 2010, 08:24:41 am

Quote from: Meryl on October 01, 2010, 08:41:32 pm

I'm glad to know you, Chuck.  You're solid gold.  :-*

Like Meryl said. You are solid gold.

And I am so glad I got the chance to know you.

And I loved the message. Hope you got the chance to publicit.  :) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 02, 2010, 09:06:52 am

Excellent message, brave brother Chuck.  I love the Longfellow quotation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 02, 2010, 09:13:15 am

I like it just the way it is, I could see you reading it in my head.  ;)

It is important to touch on those memories that are no pleasant ones, and get a cross a sense of having been there. I think you do that well in this draft.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 02, 2010, 01:06:40 pm

Chuck, I can't say it any better than Meryl. If we hadn't you already, we would have to invent you :-*.

Your message is wonderful. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 02, 2010, 02:08:19 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 02, 2010, 01:06:40 pm

Chuck, I can't say it any better than Meryl. If we hadn't you already, we would have to invent you :-*.

So true.  And you know we just couldn't build a model as perfect as he already is.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 02, 2010, 03:15:27 pm

Great message Chuck!

Very true and honest. But as others have said, maybe you should get into a little more detail. E g: how come you changed your mind? What was it that made you abandon those plans, and instead decide to be true to yourself? I think this is a crucial point, and possibly one that may influence someone in the right direction.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 02, 2010, 11:36:36 pm

Hey well done Chuck, love the whole thing, I think what you written is absolutely perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. You show that you have been there done that, and show there is a great life to be had. Real proud of you for doing this

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2010, 01:34:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weekends fly by soooo quickly!

 :o

Had a sleep in, light breakfast and lunch.  Tonight I'm going to my friends' son's birthday party, so I know that I'll overindulge tonight.  LOL

Oh, and it's his choice of menu, so he's picked Dominos pizza and chocolate cake.  His mom has called to apologize to everyone for the dinner selection.

 :laugh:

However, with all the advertising that Dominos has done with their "new and improved" pizza recipe, I will admit to being curious to see if it tastes differently.

I got him a gift card to some game store.  They have a Wii, so I know that he'll get something there that he'll use.  Oh, and I got the webcam today as well, so after the party I'll make myself presentable, and see about getting that video made and posted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on October 03, 2010, 04:48:29 pm

Chuckie - I think the script for your video is excellent. Combining that with your personality, which I've no doubt will shine through on video, will be a success. Go for it!!

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2010, 08:53:58 pm

Trial run of the video is done!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,46309.msg588699.html#msg588699

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 03, 2010, 09:13:47 pm

I like it a lot, and I like the line that you added about why you didn't go ahead with a suicide attempt:  because you thought of how your family would react.

That rings so true for me.  I have memories of some unhappy times in my own youth, and that was the big "pause" button that someone up there must have been pressing on my behalf.  I thought about my own family, and how they would react.

You look good and sound good.  If you were to do anything differently on a second run-through, it might be to speak a little more slowly.  If you felt a little nervous, it might have rushed your delivery.  But I think this one is just fine, if you want to just go with it as the most "natural."

I'm proud to listen to you and see you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 03, 2010, 09:25:16 pm

P.S.  I listened to it again and really like it just the way it is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 04, 2010, 06:55:20 am

Excellent. I felt it was better than when I read it. Perhaps it was the accent  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 04, 2010, 07:50:58 am

Chucky, I love you for everything you have said in the video, and the care and sincerity behind every word.

My heart goes out to all those young people who think that suicide is going to be a "way out". You are living proof that IT DOES GET BETTER.

xxxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2010, 03:38:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hello everyone!

;D

Well, after a weekend of being off the diet due to lunches out and bday parties, I've moved back to salads and exercise.

 :laugh:

Many thanks to everyone who left messages here or on YouTube or FaceBook regarding my "It Gets Better" video.  My job blocks access to YouTube, so I can't see the latest views updates or any other comments.  I'm sure I'll have a few flames on there as well, so if you happen to go to the video on YouTube, please don't let that bother you, just comment (or re-comment) to keep the positivity flowing, and just ignore the empty barrels making the most noise.

::)

One of the reasons that I made the video was there was someone who posted a rebuttal titled "It Gets Worse", and I didn't want that to go unchallenged, which is why I mention "those who will say 'it gets worse'" in my video.

Sorry for the late appearance here today, work has been hoppin' like crazy, and I've pretty much been non-stop.  It's now 20 mintues to 4 and this is my first time online all day!

:o

Catch ya later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: SuperDistortion on October 04, 2010, 03:55:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2010, 03:38:37 pm

Hello everyone!

Well, after a weekend of being off the diet due to lunches out and bday parties, I've moved back to salads and exercise.

Many thanks to everyone who left messages here or on YouTube or FaceBook regarding my "It Gets Better" video.  My job blocks access to YouTube, so I can't see the latest views updates or any other comments.  I'm sure I'll have a few flames on there as well, so if you happen to go to the video on YouTube, please don't let that bother you, just comment (or re-comment) to keep the positivity flowing, and just ignore the empty barrels making the most noise.

One of the reasons that I made the video was there was someone who posted a rebuttal titled "It Gets Worse", and I didn't want that to go unchallenged, which is why I mention "those who will say 'it gets worse'" in my video.

Sorry for the late appearance here today, work has been hoppin' like crazy, and I've pretty much been non-stop.  It's now 20 mintues to 4 and this is my first time online all day!

Catch ya later!

Will do, Chuck.  Nice job on the video message!

Ronny

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 04, 2010, 04:45:53 pm

yes, you are a great role model. xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 04, 2010, 07:59:58 pm

(http://howardherrick.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/yourock11.jpg)

Love your video, mister!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2010, 08:24:15 pm

lmao! 

Shasta!  I love that pic!   :laugh:  Thanks sweetie!

Big thanks to Kelda, Ronny, Sue as well!  I'm so glad that everyone has liked what I've done there!

I truly hope it does some good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2010, 06:52:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, we got through another Monday!

I hope that everyone is doing well and being good!

Or, at least, trying to be good!  ;D  >:D

It's about 10 minutes before I have to leave for work, and I'm going through my mind what I need to accomplish when I get there.  LOL

Actually, yesterday was a pretty productive day, so it shouldn't be toooo bad.  One can always hope!

Yesterday was salad for lunch, and I never thought it would be good to have salad.  LOL   But after a weekend with "bad" food and a bday party, it felt good to get back into healthy food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 05, 2010, 07:42:07 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Have a good day today at work and have some fun, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2010, 09:36:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

It's middle of the week again!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  Halfway through!  And Monday is a bank holiday, so I have off!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 09, 2010, 05:19:08 am

   Well Chuck.  I knew it would be just a matter of time until you decided to do that.  I was
one of those people who lived through that kind of thing.  It is a hell akin to being in the
same place they are in.  If you can help in any way for them to change the idea that they
are holding/ then what you are doing will be worth its weight in gold.  You will also get
reward from doing it, even if you never know it.  That is the greatest gift you can give someone.
An anonomous gift is a gift that keeps on giving.  You will be a person who gives without thought toward a return.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2010, 03:47:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doin today?

I'm in good spirits today.  Friday was an "eh" day and I don't know why.

I got out of work early (3pm) and I finished a whole bunch of work that needed to be done.  I went home with an empty cubicle.  I was going to see friends on Saturday night, and should've been feeling good.

I have no idea why, but I spent all of Friday evening and night feeling badly.  I just feel alone and blue.  I hate to use the word "depressed", because depression is a chronic issue and a very serious matter for someone who is suffering from it.  I am not depressed, but Friday night was really a bummer night, and it left me feeling out of sorts.

Thankfully, after a good night's sleep, it passed.  I woke up Saturday, got some workouts in, and spent Saturday evening with friends having fun.

Today has been quiet.  It's been bright and sunny, and I've been to the park for workouts and such.  My "off" time has been online and watching the SyFy network for their "31 Days Of Halloween".  LOL

Scary movies are fun!

Oh, and speaking of Halloween, it falls on a Sunday this year, so the people at work decided that we won't celebrate at work this year.....no costumes or luncheon.

bleh!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 04:57:34 pm

{{{{{{{CHUCK}}}}}}}

I have those days now and then. I hate that feeling. Glad it passes fast!

OH, boo. Your work folks should have the treats and dress up on FRIDAY. :)

October is so full of activities this year!!! BUSY--at work and on the weekends.

And I'm going to see "WICKED" on the 22nd.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:02:46 pm

Shasta - I saw icked in NYC - it was brilliant! You'll really enjoy it!

C huck - ots okay to feel blue sometimes but glad you;re feelign more like yourself again... boo to your boring co-workers!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 05:35:02 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:02:46 pm

Shasta - I saw icked in NYC - it was brilliant! You'll really enjoy it!

C huck - ots okay to feel blue sometimes but glad you;re feelign more like yourself again... boo to your boring co-workers!!!

Oh, good, Kelda! I've heard a lot of good things about it...and I think October is a great time to see it! It will be in Memphis when I see it..I guess a traveling troupe. When did you all get home?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:54:36 pm

On 28th.. so a wee while ago now.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 06:18:14 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:54:36 pm

On 28th.. so a wee while ago now.  :)

Was your trip a 10? And is there a thread about your trip? I've seen the one about all the Brokies in NYC...is there another?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 06:28:25 pm

I have linked in my dalek does a blog thread to all my photos - its been manic siunce i came back so i havent ben able to pot extensively about the trip. It was amazing though... packed soo much into those 17 days

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 06:37:04 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 06:28:25 pm

I have linked in my dalek does a blog thread to all my photos - its been manic siunce i came back so i havent ben able to pot extensively about the trip. It was amazing though... packed soo much into those 17 days

Wow--long vacation! But yeah..there's so much to see. Thanks. I'll check your blog! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2010, 08:54:49 pm

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 04:57:34 pm

{{{{{{{CHUCK}}}}}}}

Hugs back, Shasta darlin'!   {{{{{Shas}}}}}

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 04:57:34 pm

I have those days now and then. I hate that feeling. Glad it passes fast!

Quote from: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:02:46 pm

Chuck - ots okay to feel blue sometimes but glad you;re feelign more like yourself again

Yeah, you both are right.  We all have days like that.....it annoys me when they happen for no reason!!!

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 04:57:34 pm

OH, boo. Your work folks should have the treats and dress up on FRIDAY. :)

Quote from: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:02:46 pm

boo to your boring co-workers!!!

Yes, big BOOOOO to my boring co-workers.  I wanted to dress like a cowboy this year.   lol

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 04:57:34 pm

October is so full of activities this year!!! BUSY--at work and on the weekends.

Wow, it sounds like you have a lot going on this month!  Hope you enjoy it all!

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 10, 2010, 04:57:34 pm

And I'm going to see "WICKED" on the 22nd.  8)

Quote from: Kelda on October 10, 2010, 05:02:46 pm

Shasta - I saw icked in NYC - it was brilliant! You'll really enjoy it!

I've never seen "Wicked", but I've heard it's fantastic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2010, 11:15:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doin today?

Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  My weekend is continuing today, it's a bank holiday.  I'm home right now.

;D

It's National Coming Out Day today.


(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/mikezandt/wizardofoz1.jpg)

Come out, come out wherever you are!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 11, 2010, 05:24:57 pm

      :)

 :-* :-* :-*
      ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2010, 08:42:24 pm

Holy cow!


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A MAJOR storm cell just blew through, we have lightning strikes, massive thunder, downpours and about dime-sized hail.  The intersection by my house has flooded out.

Crazy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 11, 2010, 08:57:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 11, 2010, 08:42:24 pm

Holy cow!


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A MAJOR storm cell just blew through, we have lightning strikes, massive thunder, downpours and about dime-sized hail.  The intersection by my house has flooded out.

Crazy!

Not a good for flying kites Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 12, 2010, 04:10:44 am

Quote from: ZK on October 11, 2010, 08:57:33 pm

Not a good for flying kites Chuck

NO!  :o please dont fly any kites!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2010, 08:32:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well this Tuesday!

Tuesday already!  I love these short work weeks!  ;D

More time off soon, two days in November, and then the big holidays arrive!  ;D


Oh, and today is a somber day, falling the day after National Coming Out Day.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2010, 08:34:38 am

Quote from: ZK on October 11, 2010, 08:57:33 pm

Not a good for flying kites Chuck

Is Matthew trying to tell me "go fly a kite" :o  >:(  :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on October 12, 2010, 04:10:44 am

NO!  :o please dont fly any kites!  ;D

Ah, now I see that Kelda is watching out for me!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2010, 08:31:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's hump day already!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

So, how is everyone doing today?

I'm at work, waiting for bagels and cream cheese to arrive.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 14, 2010, 12:59:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 12, 2010, 08:34:38 am

Is Matthew trying to tell me "go fly a kite" :o  >:(  :laugh:

Ah, now I see that Kelda is watching out for me!  :-*

Man I have to watch my typing, it should have read "not a good day for flying kites."  Sorry!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2010, 09:16:20 am

Quote from: ZK on October 14, 2010, 12:59:34 am

Man I have to watch my typing, it should have read "not a good day for flying kites."  Sorry!!!!!!!!!

No worries Matthew, I was just teasing you!

 :-*

Typos can be fun, or funny!

I had a friend who worked at a 'not for profit' organization and they were doing a project for the homeless people in a certain town.  She had to send out an email and in it needed to put a count of the homeless in the shelters.

Well, she sent out the email rather quickly, and didn't reveiw it.  later she went to her 'sent' folder and opened the email, and relized she dropped out the 'o' and her sentance read "we need to get a c*nt for every homeless person in the shelter".

:o

She was mortified.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2010, 09:49:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Thursday, and at one point wicked weather is supposed to be whipping through the area.  High winds and rains.

Ugh!

Ok, now, to get something off my chest.


The miners rescued in Chile.  I'm happy that they were all rescued, however, there is one miner that is causing a stir.  Each man was given a list of three people who they wanted to be waiting for him.  One man wanted his sister, his wife, and his mistress.

::)

The wife (who had not know of her) said "It’s been 28 years,” she said of their marriage, adding that “if he wants to start a new life with her, well good for him.” and she will not return his mail or messages.

I don't know this man, so the fact that he had a mistress doesn't bother me.  What has bothered me is the way it's been reported in the media.....I've sort of gotten the impression from some of the news casters that it was almost funny, or they talked about it in such a blasé way that it's almost as if this type of behavior is expected.

Really?  Is that how it is now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 14, 2010, 10:05:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 14, 2010, 09:49:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Thursday, and at one point wicked weather is supposed to be whipping through the area.  High winds and rains.

Ugh!

Ok, now, to get something off my chest.


The miners rescued in Chile.  I'm happy that they were all rescued, however, there is one miner that is causing a stir.  Each man was given a list of three people who they wanted to be waiting for him.  One man wanted his sister, his wife, and his mistress.

::)

The wife (who had not know of her) said "It’s been 28 years,” she said of their marriage, adding that “if he wants to start a new life with her, well good for him.” and she will not return his mail or messages.

I don't know this man, so the fact that he had a mistress doesn't bother me.  What has bothered me is the way it's been reported in the media.....I've sort of gotten the impression from some of the news casters that it was almost funny, or they talked about it in such a blasé way that it's almost as if this type of behavior is expected.

Really?  Is that how it is now?

Miner 21! I saw his rescue last night....

I posted about this in the Chile Miner thread.

I get that cheating is not funny, but it *was* amusing watching the live feed because they were desperately trying to work out who the one female was. .. wife, mistress, or sister?

(Apparently as he was getting pulled up and she arrived at the waiting areas there was conflicting reports about who it was and who he had asked for to be there, on top of the fact that he had also apparently signed power of attorney over to his mistress, but they wondered if that had been changed back..)

Then when he got up onto ground level, they were trying to work out by the way they embraced which of the three it was! They seemed to think it was either the wife or mistress but there was no full on kiss - the woman just kept stroking his face and bear hugging him, so I'm unconviced ...

There was talk of five miners having known mistresses so maybe in Chile it's more common?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 14, 2010, 05:52:37 pm

I just read this letter in the Sydney Morning Herald by a person Chilean descent
The truth is that in Chile divorce has only recently been legalised and most people will never legally divorce. This isn't to say they don't move on with their lives. Barrios separated from his wife more than five years ago, and the so-called mistress has been his de facto partner for more than two.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 14, 2010, 10:46:06 pm

Quote from: brianr on October 14, 2010, 05:52:37 pm

I just read this letter in the Sydney Morning Herald by a person Chilean descent
The truth is that in Chile divorce has only recently been legalised and most people will never legally divorce. This isn't to say they don't move on with their lives. Barrios separated from his wife more than five years ago, and the so-called mistress has been his de facto partner for more than two.

Thanks, Brian.  That explains a lot.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 15, 2010, 04:08:16 am

Quote from: Meryl on October 14, 2010, 10:46:06 pm

Thanks, Brian.  That explains a lot.  :)

It does!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2010, 09:11:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  ;D

I hope that everyone is doing well and has a great weekend planned.

I believe I'm having a very quiet weekend.  ;D  This suits me just fine!


Brian, thanks for the info you posted both here and on DCF.  I appreicate it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2010, 01:49:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Welcome to the weekend!

;D

I hope that everyone is having either a relaxing or busy weekend, depending on what they want!  :laugh:

I got to sleep in today, until 10:15, so that started my day out nicely!  Had a quick shower, and then went to get a hair cut. 

Next stop was to the Halloween store to get the accessories I need for my cowboy outfit.  I already have the jeans, shirt, hat, boots, belt with large buckle, and bandana.  Today I got the cap gun, lasso, and spurs for the boots.

Since it's getting cooler, I also went and got some warmer workout clothes to wear when I do my walks in the park.

Had a light lunch, and will be leaving for my first workout in the park soon.  ;)

Oh, and how about this.....I decided last night that my personal ad wasn't generating a lot of interest on the site it is currently located, so I placed the same ad at another site.  I put up the ad and went to bed.  I woke up this morning to 7 responses.

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2010, 03:06:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well this Sunday!

I'm feeling good this weekend......I've managed to curb my eating in, and focused on my exercising for the past 4 days, so I'm feeling positive.

;D

I also put a new personal ad up on different website, and have had my first "date".  The ad was up for only 24 hours and I had 7 responses to it.

I sent "no thanks" messages to those who were G.U. (geographically undesireable).  (two of them lived up to a 8 - 12 hour drive from me) or those who didn't fit what I was looking for (one guy was 55, the other was 63 - I have dated guys older than me, I'd like someone closer to my age now), and I answered two of my responses.

One answered back and wanted to meet for coffee and perhaps a walk in the park, and see if we're compatible.  He's only a few years older than me, and about a 30 minute drive from me.


Well, I'm back from the 'date' and I think it's safe to assume I won't hear from him again soon. 

His initial email to me said he had no plans until 5pm when he was meeting friends to play tennis, and we could meet at the park at 1, and then perhaps get coffee or lunch.

We met at about 1, and walked around the park.....we talked about different things, and then suddenly before 2 he says he "needs to go" so we said good-bye without shaking hands, and went our seperate ways.

I thought things were going well, but since he ended it so aburptly, I can only assume he saw something that signaled to him we'd be incompatible, and ended it then and there.


Oh well, one down, and on to the next one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 17, 2010, 04:44:36 pm

He clearly doesn't know what hes missing...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2010, 08:28:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well here we are, back at Monday.

 >:(

Oh well, Friday is pay day, so that's something to look forward to!    ;D

Quote from: Kelda on October 17, 2010, 04:44:36 pm

He clearly doesn't know what hes missing...

Thank ya, darlin'!   :-*  I'm not overly worried about it....Mom instilled in my brothes an me the importance of treating a partner with respect, however when we are single, she was fond of saying "women are like busses, a new one can come along ever 15 mintues."   :laugh:  Obviously in my case, the same holds true for men.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2010, 08:19:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, we made it through Monday.  On to Tuesday!

Started to talk with another guy through the dating website, adn he seems keen on meeting this Saturday.  We'll see how this one goes.  LOL

Things have been quiet here, which works for me!  Less to be stressed about!

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 19, 2010, 09:00:50 am

I'm busy busy busy getting the house in order!! Having a housewarming on 30th so want the place to be perfect by that date - an Ikea trip is planned for Thursday evening!

Fingers crossed or the next date!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2010, 09:07:11 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 19, 2010, 09:00:50 am

I'm busy busy busy getting the house in order!! Having a housewarming on 30th so want the place to be perfect by that date - an Ikea trip is planned for Thursday evening!

very cool!  You can tell all your friends about the wacky Americans you met on your last trip!

 :laugh:


Ooooooooooooooooooh......I'm so bad.....>:D

One of my coworkers gives out a small screech whenever a balloon pops.  Well, yesterday it was one of my coworker's birthday, so I had 4 balloons hanging in her cube.

I took them down today, and I have them in a drawer in my cube.  When "the screecher" arrives, I'm going to toss one balloon over her cubicle wall, wait a few seconds, and then pop a balloon that I'm holding.  LOL

She should give out a good yelp!  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 19, 2010, 01:40:59 pm

Hi Chuck, sorry I have not been here for so long, life you know !!
You live close to NYC you HAVE to go see Matthew Bourne's male swan lake. I promise you, even if you don't like ballet this will excite all your senses, visual, emotional, sexual, erotic, physical, beautiful. Have I convinced you yet ????
Read the review Mandy has posted. I would sell my soul to see it again, as it is I am considering selling a kidney on eBay, to fund the airfare. I so badly want to see it again.
Spread the word to all your friends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2010, 08:23:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing this Hump Day/Spirit Day?

I'm wearing grey slacks and T-Shirt with a purple button down over it, and a bunch of grey and purple bracelets.

Is anyone else wearing purple?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 20, 2010, 10:24:41 am

I'm wearing a purple tie today.  No bracelets, however.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2010, 10:42:21 am

Nicely done, BBP!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2010, 03:27:20 pm

I wore a purple blouse and a purple scarf today.

Not that anyone would know the significance of it, but I did it anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 21, 2010, 08:16:56 am

i didnt know about the purple thing until i went on to facebook at like 11pm last night.. boooo

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2010, 10:31:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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*waves to Sonja, Fiona, Kelda, & BBP*

Good to see ya everyone!  I've missed you guys on my blog!  I would say I've been talking to myself lately, but I do that all the time anyway!

 :laugh:

Where is everyone else who used to come here?!?!?!?

Truman?  Sue?  Mandy?  Shasta?  Jeff?  Meryl?  Dev?  I miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 21, 2010, 01:46:31 pm

I'm here, Chuck.  I read you every day.

Didn't leave my house yesterday, so didn't don any purple.

Unless you count panties, that is...  :o

Hope your date on Saturday goes well for ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 21, 2010, 02:24:23 pm

I'm still here, Chuck, mostly lurking!  What was the purple thing about?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2010, 02:54:12 pm

Oh, it's nice to be missed!!   ;D



Meryl, the purple thing was about remembering the young gay kids who commited suicide because the were bullied.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2010, 03:15:10 pm

*Waves to Meryl, Mandy, and Sonja*

Meryl, the purple in the gay pride flag stands for "spirit" and on 10/21/10 a movement took place where people wore purple to show they were against bullying and in memory of the youths who took their lives as a result of bullying.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2010, 03:19:16 pm

*isn't sure whether to wave back a terrifying zombie. afraid waving hand will get eaten*   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2010, 03:20:28 pm

*notices that zombie's blog is at page 888. wonders if that makes zombie more prone to eat her*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2010, 03:23:04 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 21, 2010, 03:19:16 pm

*isn't sure whether to wave back a terrifying zombie. afraid waving hand will get eaten*   ::)

 :laugh:


This is from a sandwich store chain that is popular here in the US.




(http://whatabouthouston.com/images/subway_eat_fresh.jpg)


Well someone did this, and it's where the text under my avatar comes from:








(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwkf11bF9r1qz4d8ro1_400.jpg)


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 21, 2010, 03:32:07 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 21, 2010, 10:31:28 am

Where is everyone else who used to come here?!?!?!?

Truman?  Sue?  Mandy?  Shasta?  Jeff?  Meryl?  Dev?  I miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

See: Wrangler's Rambles.

Aren't you animated enough already without being Re-Animated?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2010, 03:34:23 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 21, 2010, 03:32:07 pm

Aren't you animated enough already without being Re-Animated?  ;D

Well aren't you just sweet?   :-*

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 21, 2010, 03:32:07 pm

See: Wrangler's Rambles.

*shuffles off to "Wrangler's Rambles" moaning, arms outstretched.*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2010, 03:39:32 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 21, 2010, 03:23:04 pm

(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwkf11bF9r1qz4d8ro1_400.jpg)


 :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


We have that chain here too. Never seen this, though.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 21, 2010, 05:18:26 pm

Subway  has become the new MacDonalds, found everywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 21, 2010, 11:11:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 21, 2010, 02:54:12 pm

Meryl, the purple thing was about remembering the young gay kids who commited suicide because the were bullied.  :'(

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 21, 2010, 03:15:10 pm

Meryl, the purple in the gay pride flag stands for "spirit" and on 10/21/10 a movement took place where people wore purple to show they were against bullying and in memory of the youths who took their lives as a result of bullying.

Thanks, buds, that was a great idea.  I noticed Keith Olbermann was wearing a purple tie on Wednesday, so he must have known about it, too.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2010, 08:49:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday!  ;D

Well, let's see......tonight I'm doing dinner and a "haunted hayride" with my brother and sister-in-law (Mike & Michelle) and the rest of the family to celebrate Mike & Michelle's anniversary.

Tomorrow is a date with a guy I met online through Match.com

Sunday is a day of rest.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2010, 08:50:38 am

Quote from: Sason on October 21, 2010, 03:20:28 pm

*notices that zombie's blog is at page 888. wonders if that makes zombie more prone to eat her*

and as quick as it was here, it's gone!  :laugh:  In fact, your post was the first one on page 889.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 22, 2010, 03:32:21 pm

Enjoy the date hun!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2010, 03:35:49 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 22, 2010, 03:32:21 pm

Enjoy the date hun!!!

Thanks love!  I'm sure I will!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 22, 2010, 04:26:10 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 22, 2010, 08:50:38 am

and as quick as it was here, it's gone!  :laugh:  In fact, your post was the first one on page 889.

....which probably saved my life....    ::) ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2010, 06:34:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is well today!

I went out on my date today, and let's just say..........the search continues.

;D

He was a nice guy, but he seemed to have an almost...........childlike way about him which I couldn't get past, and there was no spark.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 23, 2010, 09:28:26 pm

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for stopping by with the red velvet cupcakes the other day! :)

Sorry to hear that the date didn't go so well.  I can certainly empathize.  I've had more than my fair share of dates like that.  Actually almost all my dates with women in Pittsburgh have been like that.  No chemistry, etc.  I blame it on Pittsburgh.  Keep trying!  More fish in the sea... and all of that.
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 24, 2010, 04:45:56 am

Like Amanda says... and your mum.. plenty more fish in the sea...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2010, 09:24:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Here we are, back at Monday!


ehhhhhhhhh.

lol


Weekend was nice, hope you all had a good one too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on October 25, 2010, 09:38:51 am

Wow, I´m impressed Chuck! I would never even dare to go on a date  :)
I´m sure you will Mr Right eventually.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2010, 02:49:07 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 22, 2010, 08:49:33 am

Tomorrow is a date with a guy I met online through Match.com

How 'bout that. I didn't know Match.com did gay. Learn something new every day!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2010, 10:03:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a good day today!

What's new?  What's shakin'? 

Work is slow at the moment, so I'm doing some filing and making sure my desk is clear!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2010, 10:08:23 am

Quote from: Ghost of the Swan on October 25, 2010, 09:38:51 am

Wow, I´m impressed Chuck! I would never even dare to go on a date  :)  I´m sure you will Mr Right eventually.

Hiya Monika!

Well, if you want to have a boyfriend, husband, partner, fuck-toy (pick whichever term applies) you have to be out there and willing to meet people!

I'm not about to give up trying!

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 25, 2010, 02:49:07 pm

How 'bout that. I didn't know Match.com did gay. Learn something new every day!  :D

Yup, Match.com does gay, and I have to say, so far, so good.  I've been on other sites that were gay themed, and got little to no interest.  My ad has been up just over a week, I've been on 2 dates so far and have other messages from other guys.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2010, 10:12:42 am

Quote from: L'ombre de ton ombre on October 23, 2010, 09:28:26 pm

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for stopping by with the red velvet cupcakes the other day! :)

Sorry to hear that the date didn't go so well.  I can certainly empathize.  I've had more than my fair share of dates like that.  Actually almost all my dates with women in Pittsburgh have been like that.  No chemistry, etc.  I blame it on Pittsburgh.  Keep trying!  More fish in the sea... and all of that.

Quote from: Kelda on October 24, 2010, 04:45:56 am

Like Amanda says... and your mum.. plenty more fish in the sea...

Hiya Amanda and Kelda.

You both are right, there are plenty of fish in the sea, and I just need to keep looking for my "fishin' buddy".  LOL

I once was propisitioned by a guy once who was attractive, and after we exchanged numbers, he tells me:

"Oh, by the way, I have a partner, but we have an 'open relationship'." and he walked away before I could reply.  When he did call me, I told him "There are more than enough fish in the sea, so I don't need to cast my line into someone else's lake."

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2010, 08:50:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

I swear, my fellow employees here are so indecisive!  First they wanted to know if we were doing anything for Halloween.  Then then decided that we shouldn't because it's on Sunday this year, and we're not working.

Now some have decided they want to wear costumes, or at least that's what they told me.

I don't know if they think they are going to pull a prank on me and have me be the only one in costume at work, but if that's their plan, it will backfire.

When someone asked me if I would come in costume, I told them yes, but that I was being a cowboy, so if no one else comes in costume, I'll just remove the cowboy hat, belt, lasso and gun, and spend the rest of the day at work in jeans and my boots, which can be seen as a natural wardrobe.

LOL

Either way, I win!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on October 27, 2010, 09:37:23 am

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 27, 2010, 08:50:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Hump day!

I swear, my fellow employees here are so indecisive!  First they wanted to know if we were doing anything for Halloween.  Then then decided that we shouldn't because it's on Sunday this year, and we're not working.

Now some have decided they want to wear costumes, or at least that's what they told me.

I don't know if they think they are going to pull a prank on me and have me be the only one in costume at work, but if that's their plan, it will backfire.

When someone asked me if I would come in costume, I told them yes, but that I was being a cowboy, so if no one else comes in costume, I'll just remove the cowboy hat, belt, lasso and gun, and spend the rest of the day at work in jeans and my boots, which can be seen as a natural wardrobe.

LOL

Either way, I win!   :laugh:

I wanna work where you work!


We don´t have any Halloween parties...*grumble grumble*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2010, 09:55:42 am

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 27, 2010, 08:50:35 am

I swear, my fellow employees here are so indecisive!  First they wanted to know if we were doing anything for Halloween.  Then then decided that we shouldn't because it's on Sunday this year, and we're not working.

You should ask them if they want to do anything to celebrate National Chocolate Day tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2010, 10:13:51 am

at this office, we celebrate that daily!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:34:23 am

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 26, 2010, 10:03:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


I hope that everyone is having a good day today!

What's new?  What's shakin'? 

Work is slow at the moment, so I'm doing some filing and making sure my desk is clear!

I once saw a guy clean up his desk, and file things away neatly, while things were slow.

His boss suggested that he must be superfluous .... so he very quickly found some work to do.  :-\
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 08:38:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well tomorrow is Halloween luncheon at work.  I'm going to the local store in a few minutes to buy some Halloween cupcakes for dessert.

;D

I was just educating some people on another site about Billy Haines, and it reminded me of the play I saw with the Brokies in NYC regarding the actor.  I am so taken with the way he stood up for himself, and his partner!  Everyone should have a love like that in their lives.

And (of course) it made me think of my Brokie friends.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Looking%20For%20BH/LookingForBH010.jpg)

Back:  Fofol (Mike), Meryl, Andrew, JMMGallagher (John), Mr. R. (Jenny's husband), Jenny

Front:  CellarDweller (Chuck), SmellyKellyJay (Kel), DejaVu (Debbie), Lynne, Teresa

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:40:33 am

Hiya Chuck.

Can't stay. Just popped in to see what was up while I towelled off. Now it's off to bed.

Have had a really big few days, and am exhausted. Will pop in tomorrow.  :)

Hey, be careful of those Match Com dates. Some of those people might only be after your body !   :o
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 08:40:52 am

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:34:23 am

I once saw a guy clean up his desk, and file things away neatly, while things were slow.

His boss suggested that he must be superfluous .... so he very quickly found some work to do.  :-\

 :laugh:

I've had people say that to me (not bosses) as well.  Here I play it smart.  I'm always offereing to help others and get other jobs done, so on one level, I'm always busy.  Also, having a clean cube gives the impression that I'm much more organized than I really am!

 :laugh:

Good to see you back here, buddy!  I've missed ya!  Hope you are well!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 08:41:56 am

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:40:33 am

Hiya Chuck.

Can't stay. Just popped in to see what was up while I towelled off. Now it's off to bed.

Have had a really big few days, and am exhausted. Will pop in tomorrow.  :)

Hey, be careful of those Match Com dates. Some of those people might only be after your body !   :o

At this point, beggars can't be choosers!   :laugh:


"What's that?  You're alive?  You breathe and have a pulse?  Let's talk!"     :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:51:42 am

 :D

I actually had my pulse checked, once. And I was alive !
(actually .. it was to see how fast my heart rate had gone up)  ;D

Now on the single scene again, and no-one wants to check my pulse.  :(

Oh well. I'm dry now, and really am off to bed. Another big day tomorrow.

Ciao.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 28, 2010, 09:08:08 am

I'll be wearing a witch costume tomorrow at work and giving out candy from my cauldron. Apparently they import kids from somewhere to walk around and collect candy from employees. I work in an office park where there are usually no kids around, so this will be a treat for me!

I hear a lot of complaints about match.com. Aren't there any better options? I met my partner at an art museum, LOL. I guess that is hopelessly old fashioned.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 09:13:01 am

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:51:42 am

I actually had my pulse checked, once. And I was alive !  (actually .. it was to see how fast my heart rate had gone up)  ;D

Oh good, you're not a zombie!  ;D

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:51:42 am

Now on the single scene again, and no-one wants to check my pulse.  :(

I'm sure there are a lot of people that would want to check your pulse!  Just give it time

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:51:42 am

Oh well. I'm dry now, and really am off to bed. Another big day tomorrow.

Sleep well, and I hope the day goes well tomorrow!  ;D

Quote from: underdown on October 28, 2010, 08:51:42 am

Ciao.  :)

Ciao back at ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 09:17:07 am

My goodness!  My blog is busy today!

 ;D   I like that!  Keep comin' on over!

Quote from: All Pawed Out on October 28, 2010, 09:08:08 am

I'll be wearing a witch costume tomorrow at work and giving out candy from my cauldron. Apparently they import kids from somewhere to walk around and collect candy from employees. I work in an office park where there are usually no kids around, so this will be a treat for me!

Very cool!  I'm glad you'll have kids picking at your cauldron!  Enjoy!  And we want to see a pic of your costume!

Quote from: All Pawed Out on October 28, 2010, 09:08:08 am

I hear a lot of complaints about match.com. Aren't there any better options? I met my partner at an art museum, LOL. I guess that is hopelessly old fashioned.

There are a ton of options out there, and I think Match.com is the 4th site I've been on.  LOL  I was on Yahoo personals for a while, and after a while took my ad down.  Then I was in a relationship.

When that one ended, I put an ad up on another site, but had no luck there.

Then I had another relationship (too brief) so I took it down.

Then I put two ads up on two different gay themed dating sites, and had no luck with either. 

Match.com is the one that seems to have worked the best.  It's only been 2 or so weeks since the ad has been up, and I've had three dates already.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 28, 2010, 09:41:38 am

Just poppin' in to say hi :).

Wanna see you in full cowboy attire. Take a pic for us, willya?
I bet you'll put Clint Eastwood to shame.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 10:00:39 am

Pics will be posted, I promise!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 28, 2010, 10:24:34 am

Quote from: All Pawed Out on October 28, 2010, 09:08:08 am

I hear a lot of complaints about match.com. Aren't there any better options? I met my partner at an art museum, LOL. I guess that is hopelessly old fashioned.

I met my "cub" the old-fashioned way, too, through mutual friends when we were both doing something we enjoyed. But that was eleven years ago.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 28, 2010, 12:50:18 pm

Hey Chuck I enjoyed talking with you on the phone last night and glad to hear you are getting out there and kissing them frogs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 28, 2010, 02:19:28 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 28, 2010, 08:38:37 am

Well tomorrow is Halloween luncheon at work.  I'm going to the local store in a few minutes to buy some Halloween cupcakes for dessert.

If you're up to bring something else, you could bring eyeball-bowle :D.
It's without alcohol, I'll make it for the kids on Sunday.

1 can of lychees, including juice
1 bottle cherry juice
1 bottle of white/non-colored soda drink (like Sprite or 7UP)

Put the lychees into the cherry juice the evening prior, so they have time to soak up with the red juice. Add the soda directly before serving.

Looks ewwww, eeeerie :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 28, 2010, 02:23:05 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 28, 2010, 12:50:18 pm

Hey Chuck I enjoyed talking with you on the phone last night and glad to hear you are getting out there and kissing them frogs.

If you lie down with dogs, you rise up with fleas.

If you kiss frogs, do you get warts?

Or maybe you turn into a Disney princess?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2010, 03:25:17 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 28, 2010, 02:23:05 pm

Or maybe you turn into a Disney princess?  ;D

Well that's just no good......I have no hair to hold the tiara in place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 28, 2010, 03:46:56 pm

My theory is, Chuck, that most of us single folks here are semi-secretly/subconsciously jealous of you for being so brave in today's dating world.  I agree with you in your sentiment that if you don't put yourself out there, you'll never be found.  I've discovered that if I walk around my town doing errands or just wandering about enjoying the day or night in my beautiful city with a smile on my face that comes from the inside and emanates out, it makes all the difference in the world as to how many strangers smile right back.  In the cyberspace world, I think what you're doing is the equivalent of that.  Proud of ya, sweetie!  He'll be a lucky man, once you find each other.

Big hugs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2010, 07:45:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Whooooooooooo woooooooooo!

Made it to Friday!

I'm here at work, and I've been here for 45 mintues already!

:o

We're getting a delivery today, 13 new multi-purpose machines (fax, copy, scan all in one device).  The delivery guy was supposed to be here by 7:30, which is when I usually arrive, so I figured I should be here early, in case he gets here early.  I also hoped he was some good eye-candy.

 :laugh:

I got here by 7:00, and thank God I did, because he was here by 7:15.  However, he is NOT eye candy.

Oh well!

And yes, I have my cowboy drag on, and pics will be taken later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 29, 2010, 09:01:28 am

What happens when a Disney Princess goes round kissing frogs ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on October 29, 2010, 09:05:14 am

Hiya Mandy,

Just off to bed again (seems I only come in here just before bedtimes).

Might give you a call tomorrow (your Friday night). You might be able to advise me on something.

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2010, 09:28:18 am

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 28, 2010, 03:25:17 pm

Well that's just no good......I have no hair to hold the tiara in place.

You could get a "Snooki" wig. I hear they're "big" this Halloween.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2010, 09:47:19 am

*waves to Mandy, Jeff, and Rob*

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Jeff, can you believe the "Jersey Shore" cast are the 2nd most popular Halloween characters this year?  boggles the mind..

#1 is Lady Gaga.  LOL   :laugh:

Bob, that cartoon is toooooo funny!  Sometimes, that's just how love goes!

Mandy, thanks for the kind words!   :-*  Love ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2010, 10:15:26 am

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 29, 2010, 09:47:19 am

Jeff, can you believe the "Jersey Shore" cast are the 2nd most popular Halloween characters this year?  boggles the mind..

#1 is Lady Gaga.  LOL   :laugh:

Lady Gaga I can believe (even the meat dress), but the Jersey Shore cast?  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2010, 02:18:45 pm

Hiya!

Halloween Luncheon for work is over, was a big success, and everyone had fun!

Costume line-up included:

3 "hippies", a woman in a blue haired wig, mad scientist, pirate, bunny, Jets fan, alien from space proctologist, mousketeer, and cowboy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 29, 2010, 10:02:19 pm

Glad I had read your comments or I might have freaked when the woman making me a coffee at shop in San Francisco.was covered in blood.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 30, 2010, 01:07:33 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 28, 2010, 02:19:28 pm

If you're up to bring something else, you could bring eyeball-bowle :D.
It's without alcohol, I'll make it for the kids on Sunday.

1 can of lychees, including juice
1 bottle cherry juice
1 bottle of white/non-colored soda drink (like Sprite or 7UP)

Put the lychees into the cherry juice the evening prior, so they have time to soak up with the red juice. Add the soda directly before serving.

Looks ewwww, eeeerie :o

How charmingly grotesque! I have to try it!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2010, 01:41:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Oh my, I'm late getting here today!  :o

I slept until almost 10:45 am!  I didn't intend to do that!  Geeez!

Lazy day today.....just chilling out around the house, doing laundry and such before going out tonight for a Halloween party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 30, 2010, 01:59:39 pm

I hope pics of you in your costume are forthcoming, maybe along with the alien from space proctologist.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2010, 11:26:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.



Happy Halloween!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/floating-ghost.gif)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I went out to my friends' house last night, we had some dinner and treats and watched "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane".

 :laugh:

Was fun!

Today at 3:00 I'm going to another friend's house, and going trick-or-treating with them and their kids.  yes, I'll be in costume!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 31, 2010, 11:46:50 am

 O0

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KfFx_UZ5ZU[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2010, 12:03:54 pm

I used to watch that show as a kid!

It was paired up with Isis.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnSU2AalfKg[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 31, 2010, 01:47:33 pm

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/boo.jpg)
Ask Matt was he the one who wore a luminous green shirt flying from LA on Friday Night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 31, 2010, 05:11:58 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 27, 2010, 10:13:51 am

at this office, we celebrate that daily!

 :laugh:

Same in our office!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 31, 2010, 05:29:09 pm

Quote from: Vampires R Us on October 28, 2010, 02:19:28 pm

If you're up to bring something else, you could bring eyeball-bowle :D.
It's without alcohol, I'll make it for the kids on Sunday.

1 can of lychees, including juice
1 bottle cherry juice
1 bottle of white/non-colored soda drink (like Sprite or 7UP)

Put the lychees into the cherry juice the evening prior, so they have time to soak up with the red juice. Add the soda directly before serving.

Looks ewwww, eeeerie :o

Ewwww!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 31, 2010, 05:31:04 pm

Quote from: All Pawed Out on October 28, 2010, 09:08:08 am

I'll be wearing a witch costume tomorrow at work and giving out candy from my cauldron. Apparently they import kids from somewhere to walk around and collect candy from employees. I work in an office park where there are usually no kids around, so this will be a treat for me!

How fun that they do that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 31, 2010, 05:32:31 pm

Quote from: Re-Animated on October 29, 2010, 09:47:19 am

*waves to Mandy, Jeff, and Rob*

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Jeff, can you believe the "Jersey Shore" cast are the 2nd most popular Halloween characters this year?  boggles the mind..

 :o :o  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2010, 06:29:13 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2010001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on October 31, 2010, 09:06:29 pm

Happy Halloween Chuck!!
(http://bestsmileys.com/halloween3/4.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2010, 06:25:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Halloween is over, bring on Thanksgiving!

;D

Here is the pic from my office party!

Please do not share or repost. 

Thanks!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/groupshot.jpg)

L to R:

Linda in her orange sweater, Ethel as a hippie, Maria in a blue wig, Amy as a mad scientist, Margaret as a pirate, Nancy as a Jets fan, Denice as a bunny, Ed as a hippie, Rosanna as a hippie, Ed as a Mouseketeer, me as a cowboy, and Shirley as an "alien proctologist".

:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 01, 2010, 09:51:33 am

Looks like an awful fun and lively crowd, especially considering you all work in the staid old banking/financial industry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 01, 2010, 10:40:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2010, 09:47:19 am

Jeff, can you believe the "Jersey Shore" cast are the 2nd most popular Halloween characters this year?  boggles the mind..

On the Today show Sunday morning, Jenna Wolfe was Snooki and Lester Holt was the Situation, complete with fake abs.  :laugh:

I saw in this morning's paper that the real Snooki went all in green as a Pickle Princess (whatever that is).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:08:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

*slides beer to everyone*

I hope you'll join me in a toast. 

Today would've been Rich's bday. 

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFCastroBBM070.jpg)

This was the first time I met Rich, at the San Fran gay rodeo.  Not long after that night, he "adopted" me as his little brother.


Here's to you, Rich.


(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu100/cheerspub/CHEERS_Beermugs.jpg)

I wish I had the opportunity to know you longer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:08:31 am

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=31516.0;attach=23820;image)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:09:38 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Friday%2013th%20gathering%20NYC/Holiday2008018.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:10:16 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Friday%2013th%20gathering%20NYC/Holiday2008010.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:11:54 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/georgia%20pic/Copyofgeorgiatrip09015.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:15:47 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Don%20Roe%20Cabin%20Weekend/DonWroesCabinPart2007.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:16:39 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Don%20Roe%20Cabin%20Weekend/DonWroesCabinPart2025.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:19:49 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/SF%20Castro%20Bbm/SFCastroBBM010.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:25:36 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/JeffRich.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:26:33 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/RichJohn.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:27:27 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/Richandme.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:28:11 am

(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=31516.0;attach=23854;image)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:06:40 am

G'day, Chuck.

Great pics. 'Tho I never met Rich, I feel like I know him through your posts.

Happy birthday, Rich. I hope they have yummy cakes and candles up there.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:11:29 am

Hey, you were up early !

Love the snap of your office party crowd.
But you work with too many ladies. And one of them a Proctologist  ?  :o

I'd have been very nervous, if I were in your shoes.  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on November 02, 2010, 08:45:14 am

Great photos, Chuck. Thank you

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 09:18:14 am

Quote from: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:06:40 am

G'day, Chuck.

Great pics. 'Tho I never met Rich, I feel like I know him through your posts.

Happy birthday, Rich. I hope they have yummy cakes and candles up there.  :)

You would've liked him, and he would've liked you too!

Quote from: Buffymon on November 02, 2010, 08:45:14 am

Great photos, Chuck. Thank you

Thanks Monika, and you're welcome.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 09:20:13 am

Quote from: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:11:29 am

Hey, you were up early !

I always am!

Quote from: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:11:29 am

Love the snap of your office party crowd.

LOL.....we can be a pretty "snappy" crowd.   :laugh:

Quote from: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:11:29 am

But you work with too many ladies. And one of them a Proctologist  ?  :o

Oh, there are a few guys here as well, they just aren't in the picture.  One of them is cute, but terminally straight.  ;)

Quote from: underdown on November 02, 2010, 07:11:29 am

I'd have been very nervous, if I were in your shoes.  ;D

Nah, I can take 'em. 
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 02, 2010, 06:56:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 02, 2010, 06:27:27 am

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I'm so glad I got to meet you, Rich!  :-*

Sending this upstairs to you:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 02, 2010, 07:12:20 pm

(((Chuck)))

Love ya hun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2010, 09:06:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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*comes out of bomb shelter*

Is it safe?  We survived another election?

 :laugh:

Well, at least that means the crappy attack ads from both sides will now be gone from the tv.  ::)

That's the one thing that irks me the most.....all the mudslinging and dirty laundry that's thrown about, and the real issues get ignored.  It's getting to be really pathetic.

Stuff that doesn't even need to be discussed gets thrown about.  Perfect example......as much as I don't like Christine O'Donnell, the issue about her and "witchcraft" was so blown out of proportion.  It was something she tried in high school, and if she was still practicing, so what?  Wicca and Paganism are valid religions in the eyes of others.  I have a few friends who practice Wicca, they're great people.

I do try to be a "glass is half full" kind of person, but I really think the politicians we have on both sides are really not doing us justice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 03, 2010, 06:25:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2010, 09:06:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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*comes out of bomb shelter*

Is it safe?  We survived another election?

 :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2010, 08:58:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?  got any good plans for the upcoming weekend?

I'm putting my car in the shop, time for the oil change and any extra work (trans fluid, anti-freeze) that needs to be done for the upcoming winter.

Oh, my Chirstmas club check arrived yesterday, and it's in the checking account now...I'm $1,500.00 richer.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 04, 2010, 10:01:16 am

Getting richer, and it's not even payday?  Pretty cool, Chuck!

Plans for weekend, you ask?  I have a date tonight with a single man I've known for 10 years, dark and quiet and mysterious, hell-of-a-good kisser, then tomorrow night I have a date with my across-the-street neighbor who's going to drive over to my driveway to pick me up in his new car (how cute is that?), then Saturday late afternoon, I have a picnic in a park planned with my oldest boyfriend, the one I love the best.

Later this month, I'm thinking about taking off to go back to Kansas.  Had a rather distressing phone call yesterday from my deceased mom's oldest high-school friend.  Sounded like she needed my help, so hey-ho, what's a 350-mile drive between friends?  Ought to just buy a house over there.  Would be cheaper than the hotel costs over the years.

And you?  Any more match.com dalliances lined up?  I can't wait for you to find someone special.  You, more than anyone I know, deserve love.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2010, 10:32:27 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on November 04, 2010, 10:01:16 am

And you?  Any more match.com dalliances lined up?  I can't wait for you to find someone special.  You, more than anyone I know, deserve love.[/color]

Not at the moment, but sometimes these things take a while......and with some travels for me and the holidays coming up, it will be hard to schedule a dalliance!

 :laugh:

But that doesn't mean I won't try!   :laugh:

As for love, everyone deserves it, and I have it in my life, just not the romantic variety.  But it will come.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2010, 06:22:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  It's Friday!

Today all of the relationship managers are out of the office at an event, which means it will be very quiet.  ;D

People in my position couldn't go to the event, because someone has to be here to do the daily work.  To make up for it, we're getting a pizza lunch today.  Works for me.  Free lunch and the people who make me work are out of the office.

;D

Oh, and it's pay day!

No earth shattering plans this weekend, other than to get the car taken care of for a drive I am making next weekend.

Tonight will be a TV night.



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AMC’s new series, The Walking Dead, has become the most successful series debut in the network’s short history of producing original programming.  Mad Men and Breaking Bad might be winning awards left and right, as well as captivating the hearts and minds of critics, but they’re nothing when compared to a brain-hungry undead monster.  The Walking Dead scored 8.1 million viewers on Saturday night, scoring the best ratings ever for an AMC original series.

http://www.popfi.com/2010/11/02/the-walking-dead-sets-amc-ratings-record/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2010, 09:30:21 am

3 dates mandy! Wow! Get you!!


Chuck..... !ow.. you must put a fair amount into the club each month to get a cheque for that!!


Enjoy the realxing weekend - thats' my plan.. its Guy Fawkes night/ Bonfire Night tonight so may go to see a fireworks show across the weekend.. we'll see!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 05, 2010, 12:01:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 20, 2010, 08:23:42 am

How is everyone doing this Hump Day/Spirit Day?

I'm wearing grey slacks and T-Shirt with a purple button down over it, and a bunch of grey and purple bracelets.

Is anyone else wearing purple?

Hi, Chuck!  Catching up on your blog now.

I did wear a purple shirt that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 05, 2010, 12:24:45 pm

Looks like you've been having an interesting time lately, Chuck.

Have a good weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 05, 2010, 12:41:39 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 05, 2010, 09:30:21 am

3 dates mandy! Wow! Get you!!

Enjoy the realxing weekend - thats' my plan.. its Guy Fawkes night/ Bonfire Night tonight so may go to see a fireworks show across the weekend.. we'll see!

Yup, sometimes I need a scorecard to keep track of where I'm going with them, and what I'm wearing, so the waiters and waitresses don't recognize me and give away the game.   ::)

I was living in Belfast back in November 2005.  Guy Fawkes' night was such a blast!  (Ha-Ha! No pun intended.) Try to stay out of trouble and away from those bonfires.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 05, 2010, 12:57:43 pm

Hi, Mandy!

And hi to everyone else who stops by here.  Sorry I haven't had time to read your individual threads lately, I've been out of town and am getting ready to leave again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 06, 2010, 01:32:57 pm

Deb, Hi to you as well.  I'm guilty also of not checking out the latest you've had to say here.  Geez louise, I swear you travel even more than our Chuck does.  How's things out in Colorado for ya?

Chuck, did you get your car in tip-top shape?  And how's my buddy Tom-Tom?  What voice character do you got going for him this week?  And do you have any future prospects on match.com that are drawing your attention?  You headed anywhere interesting you want to share with us, for next weekend?

Kelda, how were your fireworks and bonfires last night?  Maybe you could explain Guy Fawkes' night for those non-Anglophiles among us?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 06, 2010, 02:35:38 pm

Hi, Mandy.  Well, I enjoy my Brokie travels and I like spending time with my family in Colorado, but I feel like I've been in Colorado too much this year, especially since I'm usually tied down to my mother's house when not with my sister.  Fortunately, my sister and mother are doing pretty well, my sister is having her final operation in November, and it looks like this next trip out that way will be the last one for a while.  I truly hope.

Hi, Chuck, hope you're having a good weekend.  I was just reading that you'd had a yummy lunch of pork chops and brown rice and was going to respond, but then the server for DCF went down.  So you made me hungry, I'm going for my lunch now, after raking and shoveling up eight bags of leaves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 02:59:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a good day.  I'm just taking it easily today, relaxing and surfin' the 'net.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 03:04:18 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on November 06, 2010, 01:32:57 pm

Chuck, did you get your car in tip-top shape?  And how's my buddy Tom-Tom?  What voice character do you got going for him this week?  And do you have any future prospects on match.com that are drawing your attention?  You headed anywhere interesting you want to share with us, for next weekend?

Hiya Mandy!  I don't have the car back yet, so it's in the process of getting into "tip top" shape.  LOL  As for TomTom, he'll still have Homer Simpson's voice.

I have a meet up on Monday night scheduled......he seems nice, but his pic didn't really do anything for me.  However, I'm always saying I want to be judged in all aspects, so for me to discount him by just his picture is rather hypocritical.  We have a lot in common (one thing is he recently lost about 70 pounds) so I'm going to meet him for coffee on Monday.

Another guy winked at me (the equivilent of poking on FaceBook) and I sent him an email this morning to reply.

As for next weekend, I'm going out to Maryland to visit friends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 03:05:02 pm

Quote from: dejavu on November 06, 2010, 02:35:38 pm

Hi, Chuck, hope you're having a good weekend.  I was just reading that you'd had a yummy lunch of pork chops and brown rice and was going to respond, but then the server for DCF went down.  So you made me hungry, I'm going for my lunch now, after raking and shoveling up eight bags of leaves.

Hiya Debs.

Have a good lunch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on November 06, 2010, 03:30:47 pm

Hey Chuck! Imagine finding me here!

DCF seems to be shut down right now for technical reasons, and I came across this piece of Australian satire from ABC-TV, giving reasons for tourists not to visit Australia. Since you were there fairly recently, thought you might enjoy seeing it.

&feature=related

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 03:38:36 pm

ROTFLMAO!

That second pitch with the "where the hell are you buried" was soooo funny!

I have to let Matthew know about that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on November 06, 2010, 03:39:17 pm

Just talked with Linda, it looks like a major server problem, so it might be a while before DCF is up again.




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Please contact the server administrator, [email protected] and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on November 06, 2010, 03:39:57 pm

I thought you'd get a kick out of that one, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on November 06, 2010, 03:48:45 pm

And the turnabout, advertising an invasion of New Zealand.

&feature=channel

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 04:05:12 pm

Yeah, I've been getting that message for a little while now.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 04:14:53 pm

DCF is back up now, Fritz.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on November 06, 2010, 04:15:23 pm

Yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 04:24:45 pm

Just got word that the car won't be ready until Monday night.  Issue with the power steering and the fan belt is all screwed up.

I need to go out for a rental car tomorrow that I can use for Monday for work.  Ugh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 06, 2010, 04:43:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 04:24:45 pm

Just got word that the car won't be ready until Monday night.  Issue with the power steering and the fan belt is all screwed up.

I need to go out for a rental car tomorrow that I can use for Monday for work.  Ugh.

Um, taxi or a friend from work to ask a favor of would probably be much cheaper.  Same for your Monday night date, then pick up car on Tuesday morning, no?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 06, 2010, 05:55:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 04:24:45 pm

Just got word that the car won't be ready until Monday night.  Issue with the power steering and the fan belt is all screwed up.

I need to go out for a rental car tomorrow that I can use for Monday for work.  Ugh.

Can you take the bus?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 05:57:22 pm

Mass transit would take a while, and to be honest, I've never seen any busses going by where I work.  LOL

No worries, my dad has said I can borrow his car.

I sent an email to the guy from Match.com to find out if we can meet Tuesday instead.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 06, 2010, 07:05:13 pm

Thanks Fritz. Enjoyed these. Do not think I ever watched the Gruen transfer when I lived in Australia. As an Aussie citizen NZ resident I loved it but the fact that NZ is 100% pure but 0% Defence forces is one of the attractions for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 07, 2010, 08:40:15 am

 :laugh:

I loooove the Gruen Transfer.
It's a very popular show in Oz. Any show that takes the mickey out of anything is popular here.

I just watched an episode of Mad Men on TV (fell asleep during the one shown last week).
Don't know why it's supposed to be 'multi award winning'. Still, the background music is quite good.
  :-\
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 07, 2010, 08:43:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 05:57:22 pm

Mass transit would take a while, and to be honest, I've never seen any busses going by where I work.  LOL

No worries, my dad has said I can borrow his car.

I sent an email to the guy from Match.com to find out if we can meet Tuesday instead.

If you can't take a bus ... can you take a sickie ?  ;D

And could the guy from Match.com pick you up for the date ?
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2010, 11:04:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

Oh, that extra hour of sleep felt sooooo good!

Had a light breakfast, and just snacked on Wasabi Blast. 

Cool moring here.  I'm wearing shorts and socks, but have on a long sleeved shirt, my arms and back felt cold.

Rob, I'm not taking a "sickie" from work, although the idea appeals to me.  I already took Friday and the following Monday off as I'm visiting friends that weekend, so I'm not going to take Monday as well.  LOL

The date for Monday has been re-scheduled for Thursday, Veteran's Day.  This works as it's the day before my trip, and I'm off work that day for the holiday.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 01:09:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 03:04:18 pm

Another guy winked at me (the equivilent of poking on FaceBook) and I sent him an email this morning to reply.

More news on this puh-leese!

As for Bonfire night - we saw some from the window but the weather was so bad we didn't actually got and see any properly... Bonfire night is a bit of a british tradition...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_Night

uy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is an annual celebration held primarily in Great Britain, on or about the evening of 5 November. Festivities are centred on the use of fireworks and the lighting of bonfires. Some British Overseas Territories and parts of the Commonwealth continue to celebrate the occasion owing to their links to the United Kingdom.

Historically, the celebrations commemorate the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605. The date was originally made a public holiday in England by the Observance of 5th November Act 1605, also known as the "Thanksgiving Act" which was repealed in 1859.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 01:09:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2010, 04:24:45 pm

Just got word that the car won't be ready until Monday night.  Issue with the power steering and the fan belt is all screwed up.

I need to go out for a rental car tomorrow that I can use for Monday for work.  Ugh.

Eeek no public trasnport?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2010, 02:12:32 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 01:09:50 pm

Eeek no public trasnport?

Yes, but it's not suitable.

If I leave my house at 7:00am, I'm to work by about 7:20.  If I have to take the bus, I have to catch it at 6:00am and I'll arrive at work at 7:20.

So it's either 20 minutes by car, or an hour and twenty minutes by bus and foot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 02:31:20 pm

well at least you dont need to hire a car now, thanks to your Dad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 07, 2010, 02:56:36 pm

New Zealand celebrates Guy Fawkes so the last few nights about 9pm (when it gets dark) there have been explosions around. They only sell fireworks for 4 or 5 days before. When I was a child in Australia we celebrated on Commonwealth (once Empire) day May 24 then it moved to Queen's Birthday (2nd Monday in June) much more suitable dates in Southern hemisphere. However Australia banned the sale of fireworks many years ago and now there are just community organised and licenced ones. NZ is thinking of going the same way as each year there are school fires and a woman here had lighted fireworks thrown into her car the other day from a passing car and she had children on board. Hoons spoil everything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2010, 07:03:19 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 07, 2010, 01:09:03 pm

More news on this puh-leese!

Not much to tell.  He "winked" at me on Match.com and I sent a reply.  He hasn't responded, so nothing else to say.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2010, 11:02:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

So, did anyone else in America have an issue with the time change and their body clocks?

 :laugh:

I went to bed at my usual time, and instead of waking up at 5, I woke up at 4!  :o

I'm hoping that I don't get tired during the day, but if I did, that would be hysterical!  All the traveling I do with little to no jetlag, and then staying home and turning the clock back one hour screws me all up!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 08, 2010, 11:15:59 am

Morning, Chuck!  Since I don't have a job, I get to wake up whenever I feel like it, so this morning didn't bother me at all.  I do love it when it gets dark earlier at night, cause that means I get to squeeze in an extra scary movie before I hit the hay.  Started to watch the 2010 "Nightmare on Elm Street" last night, all alone, in the dark, by myself, with no lights on, and ended up screaming out loud (quite loudly, I might add -- surprised the neighbors didn't call the cops) within the first 28 minutes.  Decided it would be best to finish watching that one in the light of day today, while all my neighbors are off being responsible hard-working citizens who won't have to worry that I'm being bludgeoned to death in my living room.   :laugh: 

What will you be doing on your date tomorrow night, if I may ask?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2010, 04:22:43 pm

Crappy weather here today, not only rain here, but hail before!

damn!  Too early for that!

Just got word that my immediate supervisor will be leaving in two weeks.  I'm happy for her, she had a commute that was too long, but I'll miss her, she was very knowledgeable and fair.

Mandy, my "date" will be at a bookstore that has a café in it, and it's not tomorrow, it's Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 08, 2010, 04:27:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 08, 2010, 04:22:43 pm

Crappy weather here today, not only rain here, but hail before!

damn!  Too early for that!

Crappy weather here, too!  Rain, sleet, wind and all that is making it feel colder than it really is.

I'm relieved that you big Snow Fan are not happy about this miserable weather.

Clean, white, peaceful snow would be so much nicer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 08, 2010, 06:35:43 pm

Best of luck for Thursday Chuck...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 08, 2010, 07:02:35 pm

Yes, good luck for Thursday, Chuck.  Since you don't know what the weather will be, that's a good place to meet.

Casual and easy-going, and nobody has to stay longer than they are comfortable with.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2010, 09:35:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

Well, I got my full night of sleep, and didn't wake an hour earlier like I did yesterday. :laugh:

Got the car back yesterday as well, and it's handling nicely and is ready for my road trip this weekend.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2010, 09:36:39 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on November 08, 2010, 11:15:59 am

I do love it when it gets dark earlier at night, cause that means I get to squeeze in an extra scary movie before I hit the hay.  Started to watch the 2010 "Nightmare on Elm Street" last night, all alone, in the dark, by myself, with no lights on, and ended up screaming out loud (quite loudly, I might add -- surprised the neighbors didn't call the cops) within the first 28 minutes.  Decided it would be best to finish watching that one in the light of day today, while all my neighbors are off being responsible hard-working citizens who won't have to worry that I'm being bludgeoned to death in my living room.

:D :D :D

Oh, that is funny!  I have to say, I like that it gets darker earlier now too, and I do enjoy a good scary movie.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 09, 2010, 12:52:33 pm

So where are you roadtripping to Chuk?

Quote from: brianr on November 07, 2010, 02:56:36 pm

New Zealand celebrates Guy Fawkes so the last few nights about 9pm (when it gets dark) there have been explosions around. They only sell fireworks for 4 or 5 days before. When I was a child in Australia we celebrated on Commonwealth (once Empire) day May 24 then it moved to Queen's Birthday (2nd Monday in June) much more suitable dates in Southern hemisphere. However Australia banned the sale of fireworks many years ago and now there are just community organised and licenced ones. NZ is thinking of going the same way as each year there are school fires and a woman here had lighted fireworks thrown into her car the other day from a passing car and she had children on board. Hoons spoil everything.

My friend has just moved to Oz and she said how weird it was on 5 November for there to be no fireworks... no I understand why even the expats dont have any!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2010, 08:58:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

Happy Hump day!  I have managed to stay on top of my work, and my cube is pretty clean, so today will be filing and other stuff so that when I leave today, I don't have to worry about anything until I come back on Tuesday.

;D

Quote from: Kelda on November 09, 2010, 12:52:33 pm

So where are you roadtripping to Chuck?

Kelda, I'm driving down to Maryland to visit friends.  The daughter-in-law and grandkids of Jackie, my late friend from DCF who was known at the gatherings as "Painted Shoes".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 10, 2010, 09:05:09 am

It's been a bit quiet in here.  Praps we'd better let off a few crackers  ;D

Guy Fawkes night was on November 5th in Oz, too, back when the 'grown ups' had to light the fireworks and I could only watch.
It was shifted to a cooler month in the state of South Australia, where I lived, because of the danger of bushfires (that was the official reason), and later banned altogether (too many kids losing fingers was the official reason, then), 'tho Victoria held on to it for a while longer.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 10, 2010, 09:11:06 am

Oooooh.  Yummm.  Makes me think of Chicken Maryland. I guess they have that in Maryland (?)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 10, 2010, 10:03:52 am

Quote from: underdown on November 10, 2010, 09:05:09 am

It's been a bit quiet in here.  Praps we'd better let off a few crackers  ;D

Guy Fawkes night was on November 5th in Oz, too, back when the 'grown ups' had to light the fireworks and I could only watch.
It was shifted to a cooler month in the state of South Australia, where I lived, because of the danger of bushfires (that was the official reason), and later banned altogether (too many kids losing fingers was the official reason, then), 'tho Victoria held on to it for a while longer.
 

That's interesting Rob - I must pass the fino on to my friend to explain why there were none!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 10, 2010, 10:22:06 am

 8)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 10, 2010, 10:29:49 am

 :o

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CasgoSJmnI[/youtube]

Photon torpedo polish.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 11, 2010, 09:00:20 am

 :o

Good grief. I didn't know that.
I always thought that sharks were the males, and dolphins were the females !   :-\
 
We learn something new every day.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2010, 01:16:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a great day today!

I've had a light breakfast, went to the park for a work out, had a light lunch, going back to the park for a second work out, and then a shower and shave, and get ready for my 'date' at the bookstore and café.

On then I need to pack for the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 12, 2010, 09:16:52 am

Hope the date went well, Chuck.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 12, 2010, 09:18:08 am

Oh.

And have a great trip.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2010, 09:43:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Is everyone ready for the weekend?  Have good plans?

I'm checking in, and saying "good-bye" to everyone.  I'm not sure what access I'll have to a computer for the next few days, so I may not be here until Monday evening.

As for my date yesterday, it went well, he was cuter in person than his pics indicated, we got along well, and he wants a second date.

;D

Be good everyone!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2010, 09:47:04 am

I won't be here on the 14th, so I'm placing this here now.

November 14th would've been Jackie's (Painted Shoes) birthday. 

Miss you darlin', and I know you're pleased that I'll be with your daughter-in-law and your grandkids this weekend.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 12, 2010, 05:32:41 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on November 10, 2010, 10:29:49 am

:o

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CasgoSJmnI[/youtube]

Photon torpedo polish.

I HEART Britney in Glee!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2010, 01:07:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hiya from Maryland!

;D

Just a quick peek in, having a good time.  Went to CiCi's pizza buffet last night, I went way off the diet.  However, I knew that was the plan,  so I did a workout in the morning, and then ate a very light breakfast and lunch.  Today breakfast was a Fiber Plus bar, and some water, and then I had a 3.5 mile walk/jog to help burn off dinner last night.  LOL  Not sure what the plans are for dinner, but I plan on having just a salad.  Lunch will be a bowl of cereal.

Plans today are to do some shopping, and see Vinny's (Jackie's grandson) get his next  belt in his Tae Kwon Do class.  Having fun!  How funny is this?  I can see BetterMost, but not DCF because  of the parental controls on the computer!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 13, 2010, 02:23:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 13, 2010, 01:07:31 pm

How funny is this?  I can see BetterMost, but not DCF because  of the parental controls on the computer!    :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2010, 12:22:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hiya from Maryland!

Got word this morning that an old high school friend died last week.  He was 41.  We had fallen apart after high school was over, and he moved away.  We reconnected through facebook, and I saw him in Arizona back in 2007.  He was in good spirits, and good health.

We texted occasionally, but didn't really "talk" too much.

I'll miss ya, Paul!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 14, 2010, 06:22:22 pm

Youve had a tough year with deaths Chuck :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 15, 2010, 02:53:24 pm

Hi Chuck.  Sorry about your friend from HS.  Im so happy you had a cute date.   Keep up the good workout routine and diet.  I am trying to diet and workout too, but when i get depressed its harder to do what i have to do.   I did go down one whole size!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 15, 2010, 06:13:51 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev link=topic=13511.msg594260#msg594260 date=1289847204

I did go down one whole size!

Hey, that's major, Dev!  Congrats!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 15, 2010, 06:30:18 pm

Well done Dev!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 16, 2010, 08:02:46 am

Hi there, Chuck.
I hope the trip was a huge success, that you had lots of fun and laughter, and didn't put on toooo much weight.  ;)


I'm off on a little trip tomorrow.
Just business, but 'a change is as good as a holiday', as the saying goes.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2010, 09:32:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

Having a luncheon at work today, my immediate supervisor has gotten another job, and Friday will be her last day with us.  I'm going to miss her, she was a great person to report to.

Today will be a "pot luck" lunch, and everyone is bringing something different to have today.  I made meatballs and sauce.  I know we have stuffed shells, lasagne, macaroni salad, potato salad, lunch meats, cheese and crackers, green salad, chilli, soup, and other things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 18, 2010, 09:23:07 am

How was lunch, Chuck ?
Hope it wasn't toooo irresistible.
You have to watch that waistline .....  :-\
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 18, 2010, 09:29:25 am

Yum. You car wil smell like food for days I am sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2010, 07:38:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday, and payday!  :)

Hiya Rob and BBT!  Hope you both are well!

My car doesn't smell like food, and for that I'm thankful!  :laugh:  As for the food and it being irresistible, it was, and I gave in to temptation, but that's ok.....I'm back on the wagon and exercising, so I'm sure there was no real damage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 19, 2010, 08:20:16 am

And the fight continues....have a wonderful weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 19, 2010, 09:25:12 am

Yes, have a nice weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2010, 03:40:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Productive weekend so far.....

Shopped for 2 new pairs of shoes and 9 new pairs of socks, got the car washed, haircut, run in the park, and got my old phone upgraded to a new Blackberry Bold 9650.

;D


The first thing I did was download "The Wings" as a ringtone to it.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 20, 2010, 04:09:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2010, 03:40:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Shopped for 2 new pairs of shoes and 9 new pairs of socks, got the car washed, haircut, run in the park, and got my old phone upgraded to a new Blackberry Bold 9650.

I just counted - I possess 14 pairs of cotton socks and 5 pairs of woollen socks in total and they are all black. I usually buy a couple of new pairs at the sales each year.  I bought a new pair of casual shoes at Easter because the pair I bought in Washington in 2007 were coming unstitched. So I have just one serviceable pair.  I have one pair of good shoes probably bought about 3 years ago and I splurged on a good pair of walking boots when In San Francisco last month. I threw out a pair when I left Australia - they were about 15 years old and had lost all their tread.  I bought a cheap pair here in NZ but they leaked and I posted them home from Ottawa so that I would have room in my luggage for the new pair I intended to buy in SF.
I also bought 3 shirts and a jumper in San Francisco because the Aussie dollar is so good but I felt ill spending all that money however that means I will not need to shop for clothes for another year or so.
The menswear industry would not survive if everyone was like me just as well they have you.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2010, 07:34:55 pm

Hiya Brian,

I have quite a few pairs of socks......I have some plain black or white ones that come up to my ankle.  I wear them when working out in the summer.  Then I have some tall white ones that I wear when I wear my boots, to prevent them from rubbing the sides of my legs.  After that I have some grey, black, brown or blue ones that I wear for work.

I wanted to find some stripped ones, but didn't find any.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2010, 11:37:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Damn.....the weekend just flies by so quickly.

Hope that everyone is having a great day.

After all the running around yesterday, I'm taking it easy today.  I think I'll only leave the house to make a quick run to Toys R Us for something, and then to the park for some workouts.  Other than that, staying close to home.

What's everyone else got going on?  Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 21, 2010, 01:26:17 pm

Had a busy weekend... had a fun weekend at 'band camp' ie a Band Competition in Perth with my banding buddies and then drinking cocktails, gossiping and catching up with four of my Uni pals....

I'm now witting on the sofa enjoying some bad tv and recovering...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 21, 2010, 10:59:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2010, 11:37:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Damn.....the weekend just flies by so quickly.

Hope that everyone is having a great day.

After all the running around yesterday, I'm taking it easy today.  I think I'll only leave the house to make a quick run to Toys R Us for something, and then to the park for some workouts.  Other than that, staying close to home.

What's everyone else got going on?  Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving?

So you going to tell us what it is???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2010, 10:25:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2010, 10:30:37 am

Quote from: ZK on November 21, 2010, 10:59:10 pm

So you going to tell us what it is???

I will tell all on Friday.  Right now, it must remain a secret.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 22, 2010, 07:21:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 22, 2010, 10:30:37 am

I will tell all on Friday.  Right now, it must remain a secret.

:laugh:

Cryptic! Something thanksgiving-y?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2010, 08:32:21 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 22, 2010, 07:21:26 pm

Cryptic! Something thanksgiving-y?

Nope!  It's Christmasy.  I'll post it on Friday.  ;D


I've been away from the forum almost all day!  :o

Work was much busier than expected, but I got much done!  I hope to finish with the drawers tomorrow.

Got home, and spent from 5:00 to now cleaning the basement/computer area in case the family goes down there on Thanksgiving.

I'm here for about a half hour, and then I have some cleaning to do upstairs.  I needed to take a break!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 24, 2010, 12:32:22 am

Quote from: Kelda on November 21, 2010, 01:26:17 pm

Had a busy weekend... had a fun weekend at 'band camp' ie a Band Competition in Perth with my banding buddies and then drinking cocktails, gossiping and catching up with four of my Uni pals....

I'm now witting on the sofa enjoying some bad tv and recovering...

Oh my the recovery mode......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 24, 2010, 09:04:24 am

Quote from: ZK on November 24, 2010, 12:32:22 am

Oh my the recovery mode......

 :laugh:

Chcuk.. awaiting with bated breath over your Christmas thing! Hope you got all your cleaning done!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2010, 11:21:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!  ;D

I've been told that I can leave work today at 3:00 instead of 4:30.  Also, I told my customers the beginning of the week that we'd be closing by 2:00, so I'll have all my work done by "go home time".

 :laugh:

And success!!!!  I got all the file cabinets emptied that I needed to!  ;D  My goal was to finish before leaving today, I was done by 9:00am!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 25, 2010, 12:46:12 am

Hey Chuck its the 25th here already so


Happy Thanks Giving

xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2010, 10:56:31 am

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Happy Thanksgiving BetterMost!

Today I am thankful for "our" movie.

I'm thankful for the forum and the
opportunities it's given to me.

I'm thankful for the friendships that
have formed here.

I'm thankful for the members I've met,
and those that I haven't, who keep
this forum busy, and spend their time
here with each other!

May the upcoming holiday season give
you all happiness!

Chuck

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 26, 2010, 05:19:14 am

Hope you had a lovely day Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 11:54:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The day after Thanksgiving, and I'm here at work!

;D

So far the phone has rung once since 7:30 am, 3 & 1/2 hours later.  ;D  It's nice and slow, which I'm very happy for!

I hope that everyone is relaxing and having a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 11:58:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2010, 11:37:48 am

I think I'll only leave the house to make a quick run to Toys R Us for something,

Quote from: ZK on November 21, 2010, 10:59:10 pm

So you going to tell us what it is???

Quote from: Kelda on November 22, 2010, 07:21:26 pm

Cryptic! Something thanksgiving-y?

Quote from: Kelda on November 24, 2010, 09:04:24 am

Chcuk.. awaiting with bated breath over your Christmas thing! Hope you got all your cleaning done!

Well, now I can share.

:laugh:


I just put up the Christmas tree at work.

;D


Every year people comment on how it's always the same decorations, but no one ever offers to buy new ones.

This year, I went with a theme.........

>:D

And now, I'm proud to present.....our Cowboy Christmas Tree.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 11:59:39 am

I used rope for garland, one of my straw cowboy hats for the tree topper, small horses on the branches (why I needed to go to Toys R Us), and black, white, and brown cowboy hats on the branches.

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 12:00:14 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 12:01:22 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 12:01:59 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 26, 2010, 12:13:31 pm

Excellent job, Chuck!  That tree's a winner!  8)  8)  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2010, 12:33:41 pm

Wooooow!
I love it. All of it, your straw hat on top, the rope garland, horses, and most of all the little cowboy hats.
You've outdown yourself, friend. :D
I bet your collegues are all thrilled by it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 01:01:52 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2010, 12:33:41 pm

I bet your collegues are all thrilled by it.

I have to say, I've been prepared for strong criticism against it, as it's not a typical Christmas tree, I've had no negative comments.  Everyone loves it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 26, 2010, 01:28:22 pm

Nice job, Chucky.  I think it's very tasteful and restrained.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2010, 03:53:03 pm

restrained.....  :laugh:

Chuck, it looks lovely!   Very Brokeback-y!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 26, 2010, 05:31:20 pm

Brilliant!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 26, 2010, 09:08:44 pm

wow that looks really really great Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on November 27, 2010, 09:35:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 11:58:44 am

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Very, Very Nice.   You did good, Chuck.  Love it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 29, 2010, 08:29:55 am

Really wonderful tree, Chuck.
Great idea, and very original.

You're a true gem.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on November 29, 2010, 06:12:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 11:58:44 am

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♪♫ Hang the cowboy hat upon the highest bouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh ♪

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2010, 07:22:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Miss you all while I was away!  Hope that everyone has had good things happening for them!

I'm in a good mood today.  Each payday (every other Friday) I buy Win for Life scratch off tickets.  Last Friday I got my usual tickets, but didn't scratch them as I was on my way to Maryland.  I scratched them last night, and found that one ticket was a winner for $150.00!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 30, 2010, 10:50:25 am

yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2010, 12:23:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Here we are, the first day of December.  And a look at the calendar tells me that this month I get three paychecks instead of two.

;D

I've been getting my usual work done, as well as finishing decorating the office for Christmas.  I've got garland and ornaments and other things around, everyone seems to like it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2010, 03:02:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2010, 12:23:49 pm

I've got garland and ornaments and other things.

Oh, my!  ;D  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2010, 04:37:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on December 01, 2010, 03:02:04 pm

Oh, my!  ;D  ;)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2010, 12:33:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend is closing in!

;D

Today has been a bit busy at work, but I've managed to stay on top of everything, and get about 20 of my Christmas cards addressed and mailed out.

Oh, and here's something for you.

I wanted my cards to be a little more festive, and thought about buying holiday labels.  On a whim, I went to Google and searched for "Free Holiday Labels and found a site that lets you download labels for free to your computer.

http://www.worldlabel.com/Pages/holidaytemplates.htm

They have templates for Christmas, New Year's, Easter, St. Patrick's, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah & Valentine's.

Just go to the images that are labled "address labes" and look for:   

Download for:
Microsoft Word 97 - 2003
Microsoft Word 2007 

Choose the one you want, and save it to your computer.  It's easy, and it's a word doc, so you can easily edit the address.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2010, 09:23:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well today!


;D


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lmao!  After the way this week has gone, I'm sooooo glad it's Friday!


Oh, and also.........

(http://www.cashtree.com/images/no_fax_loans.jpg)


Oh yeah, it's pay day!  ;D  THis month I get three paychecks, the last one arriving on Christmas Eve.  ;D

Back to writing Christmas cards.......




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2010, 01:46:30 pm

^^^^^^^^^

Is that you Chuck??

Since I last saw you, you've shaved, grown hair and married??!!??   :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2010, 03:21:14 pm

I should be that slender.

:laugh:

Just mailed out my cards for Christmas.

final total......85!    :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2010, 03:45:04 pm

 ^^^^^^   :o :o

I'm sure you got that slender by writing 85 cards!  Writing burns a lot of calories you know!!!

The more xmas cards you write, the slenderer ( ::)) you get....   ;D


I hope the stupid mail brings mine this year, last year they managed to embezzle it.  >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2010, 04:36:36 pm

I remember that.  Others got them really late.

I talked to the guy at the "Mail Boxs Inc." where I sent the cards from, he said I have sent them early enough.

We'll see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2010, 04:52:39 pm

*starts staring at the mailbox, and will not stop until card from Chuck arrives*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 03, 2010, 09:51:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 10, 2010, 08:58:13 am

Kelda, I'm driving down to Maryland to visit friends.  The daughter-in-law and grandkids of Jackie, my late friend from DCF who was known at the gatherings as "Painted Shoes".

Hi, Chuck.  Long time, no visit to this blog.

I didn't know which friends you were visiting in Maryland, but I'm glad that you went to see them and hope (at this late date) that it was a good visit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 03, 2010, 10:01:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2010, 11:58:44 am

ear people comment on how it's always the same decorations, but no one ever offers to buy new ones.
And now, I'm proud to present.....our Cowboy Christmas Tree.




(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5209320710_6834f2f92f.jpg)

 :D    ;D

Good work, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 04, 2010, 08:04:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2010, 04:36:36 pm

I remember that.  Others got them really late.

I talked to the guy at the "Mail Boxs Inc." where I sent the cards from, he said I have sent them early enough.

We'll see.

The one you sent me might arrive just in time. 'Tho' I guess you sent it by airmail  ::)

(Oh. You don't have my address ? ... It's P.O. Box 126, Windsor, NSW, 2756, Australia)  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 04, 2010, 08:37:18 am

Hope y'all have a good weekend.  :)

Say, are you guys getting really extreme weather ?

Looks like Europe is getting brass monkey weather, and Israel is having really fierce bushfires.

We in Oz now seem to be in perpetual flood. At least, the eastern half of the country is.
The farmers suffered years of drought, and thought they would finally have a really good year.
Now the rain and floods have destroyed a lot of the crops, and locusts have bred to huge swarms in some areas.

At least the outback is blooming, and teeming with birds and other wildlife, which was becoming a rare thing.

Sydney is having almost tropical weather.
My couple of acres of grass has been growing so fast that, by the time I've mowed it, it's time to start at the beginning again !
Might be easier to spray it all with weed poison and let it start over.   :-\
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2010, 01:47:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is doing well.

I'm so sorry to hear the news about Rodney.  He was a sweet man, and I'll always remember him for his humor, and his generous spirit.

Rest in peace, friend.  When you get to those gates, please give Jackie, Heath, and Rich a hug for me.

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac21/norosegarden/candle.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 04, 2010, 02:52:16 pm

Chuck, I don't know why you would think anyone would object to your tree, of course you work with them, and know them better, but you inspire me, I might put one up this year, next sentence, please.  ;D

You know that old shed behind my house I sometimes refer to as Aent Brightie's house? It is about to collapse and I am going to tear it down before spring. I found a f'ed up Xmess tree a tenant had left behind and I am going to put it up inside of it and decorate the outside with lights and give the townsfolk a WTF moment.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2010, 02:59:44 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 04, 2010, 02:52:16 pm

I found a f'ed up Xmess tree a tenant had left behind and I am going to put it up inside of it and decorate the outside with lights and give the townsfolk a WTF moment.  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I want to see pictures when you do it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2010, 01:30:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sunday already!  Damn!

I'm here for now, but have to run out for a bit to do some shopping!

Ok, so I had a Brokie dream last night.

I was at a Brokie Gathering, in a bar, trying to organize a group photo.

Everyone wanted to do one, but the group of Brokies kept splitting into two groups, not coming together to meet in one spot for the pic.

I kept trying to move everyone together, and everyone kept moving in different directions.  :D :D

I turned to someone and said "Organizing Brokies is like trying to herd cats."

At this point I woke up, laughed, and then remembered the LA gathering is this coming weekend. 

I wonder if this is a premonition?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 05, 2010, 06:11:34 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 04, 2010, 02:52:16 pm

Chuck, I don't know why you would think anyone would object to your tree, of course you work with them, and know them better, but you inspire me, I might put one up this year, next sentence, please.  ;D

You know that old shed behind my house I sometimes refer to as Aent Brightie's house? It is about to collapse and I am going to tear it down before spring. I found a f'ed up Xmess tree a tenant had left behind and I am going to put it up inside of it and decorate the outside with lights and give the townsfolk a WTF moment.  :laugh:

I want to see this too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 07, 2010, 04:07:57 am

Your beautiful card arrived yesterday :D. Thank you. :-*

I'm working on mine. Will collect them all and send them out at once.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2010, 09:37:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!

Well, I'm here in my cube listening to "Peanuts music" on 106.7 for Christmas.  LOL

I know it's The Vince Guaraldi Trio, but I always think of "Peanuts" and the holiday specials when I hear it, and it just brings me back soooooo many years.....sitting on the couch with popcorn and hot chocolate, all excited for the upcoming holidays.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2010, 09:38:50 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 07, 2010, 04:07:57 am

Your beautiful card arrived yesterday :D. Thank you. :-*

I'm working on mine. Will collect them all and send them out at once.

;D

I'm glad they are starting to arrive.  I've gotten about 4 messages from people saying the cards arrived.  ;D

I usually send out very "irreverent" cards for Christmas.....this year, however, I used the cards that Rich used to send, he really liked these cards.  Since he can't send them this year, I will.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 07, 2010, 11:02:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2010, 09:38:50 am

I usually send out very "irreverent" cards for Christmas.....this year, however, I used the cards that Rich used to send, he really liked these cards.  Since he can't send them this year, I will.

 :-* I know.
The pic made me think of Rich and his father, and I was thinking hopefully they're at least reunited now. :'(
(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2010, 12:59:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2010, 09:38:50 am

I usually send out very "irreverent" cards for Christmas.....this year, however, I used the cards that Rich used to send, he really liked these cards.  Since he can't send them this year, I will.

Aw...that is so sweet and thoughtful of you.

I got mine yesterday, yay! Thank you so much Chuck, it's a very sweet card.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2010, 07:29:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

So, what's new and exciting today?

Take off today!

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/metalhead_xox/Animated%20Gifs/plane2u.gif)

I leave work at 2:30 today and will be headed to the airport at 4:00.  My flight leaves at 6:30 and I'll be landing in California 10:00 (their time)  ;D

I'm all packed and ready to go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 09, 2010, 07:45:56 am

Chuck the travelling Brokie!

Who you off to visit now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 09, 2010, 07:47:49 am

Safe journey, Chuck!  I know it'll be an amazing weekend for ya.  Can't wait to see all the pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 09, 2010, 08:19:53 am

Safe travels and have a ball. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 09, 2010, 09:36:13 am

Have a wonderful time, hope you have a safe trip and take lots of pictures.

XXX,OOO

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2010, 11:28:08 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 09, 2010, 07:45:56 am

Who you off to visit now?

Hiya Darlin'!

I'm off to LA for the anniversary gathering at the Autry!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2010, 11:29:48 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 09, 2010, 07:47:49 am

Safe journey, Chuck!  I know it'll be an amazing weekend for ya.  Can't wait to see all the pics.

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 09, 2010, 08:19:53 am

Safe travels and have a ball. :)

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 09, 2010, 09:36:13 am

Have a wonderful time, hope you have a safe trip and take lots of pictures.

XXX,OOO

YOU BET!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 09, 2010, 12:48:10 pm

Say hi for me to all the lucky Brokies who make it to LA, Chuck.  Have a wonderful time!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 09, 2010, 06:10:54 pm

oooh! is that now!?

Enjoy.. say hello to LA for me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 11, 2010, 08:36:00 am

Hi Chuck.

Great to think that you're in LA.
Have a great time, mate. Say 'G'day' to everyone for me ?
I'm really sad that I can't join you, this time, but have plans to come over next year.
And, yes, LOTS of pics, please ?   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 11, 2010, 08:41:43 am

Hey, I had a funny thought, today.
I was trying to think of a user name for another website I joined.
Maybe a slight variation on Underdown :-\
Then, I realised that my BM Avatar could have the subtle connotation of 'Under*****down'.  :o

Never thought of that, before. Maybe I should change it (?)  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2010, 10:45:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!

Here I am, back in my cube at work, catching up on work, emails, and getting back into the swing of things here.

;D

Miss y'all while I was gone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 14, 2010, 03:41:58 pm

    Thanks for the lovely Christmas card Chuckie.  "Aint Chuckie...?"  He he he that is so funny.  You make a perfect Aunt Chuck....I am probably not going to get the cards sent out this year, that I had hoped.  I have some trouble writing a lot.  My right arm still bothers me a bit when I use it too much.  Fortunately my husband doesn't let me do too much, so I don't usually have it as an issue.   I could send everyone an e-mail card, but I probably won't, I am kinda lazy that way.  So anyhow thanks bunches ''Chuck the Cellar Dwelling Aint"

        Janice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2010, 04:41:42 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 14, 2010, 03:41:58 pm

So anyhow thanks bunches ''Chuck the Cellar Dwelling Aint"

 :laugh:

Now that's funny!!!

I'm glad the card arrived, and I hope that you are feeling better soon.  As for writing cards, when one is in pain, even writing becomes a chore, and I'm sure I can speak for anyone on your list that they would completely understand that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 15, 2010, 11:58:05 am

Chuck, did you get your junk touched up in the airport?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2010, 09:41:53 pm

(http://images3.cpcache.com/product/487906943v1_480x480_Front_Color-Black.jpg)


I actually talked about this in the "don't touch my junk" thread.

I went through the scanner, and was given a pat-down by a TSA agent.  No big deal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 16, 2010, 08:49:28 am

Hey, thanx for the card, Aunt Chuck.  :)

Yours is on the way. If I put enough stamps on it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 16, 2010, 08:52:22 am

Oh. And by the way. Loved all your pics from LA.  :)

Wish I could have come over to the meet  ...  and had my pic taken with cat-woman.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2010, 11:07:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is well today!

Yesterday night was a busy one.  Tomorrow one of my coworkers is retiring, and we're doing a "pot luck" lunch for him to celebrate.

I offered to make chicken parm, and I spent yesterday evening breading and baking 33 chicken filets that I have to coat with sauce and cheese.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2010, 11:08:09 am

Hiya Rob!

I'll keep an eye out for the card, and I think you would've liked catwoman.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 16, 2010, 04:58:11 pm

enjoy the pot luck lunch!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 16, 2010, 07:50:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 16, 2010, 11:07:33 am

Yesterday night was a busy one.  Tomorrow one of my coworkers is retiring, and we're doing a "pot luck" lunch for him to celebrate.

I offered to make chicken parm, and I spent yesterday evening breading and baking 33 chicken filets that I have to coat with sauce and cheese.

 :o


Sounds like a busy evening.

Was today the day you ate them?  Hope the lunch turned out good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2010, 02:53:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Christmas week has arrived!

;D

(http://www.kriyayoga.com/images/christmas/christmas_tree.gif)

I'm ready for the holidays!  ;D  I had no shopping to do and got my cards mailed out some time ago.

Not sure when I'm seeing the family for the holiday.  Could be Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.  Whichever it ends up to be, that's fine with me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2010, 11:56:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Where does the time go?  It's Monday already!  Geeeeez!

Friday is Christmas Eve!  yaaaaaaaaaay!

Today we're doing a grab bag type of thing, with a $25.00 limit on gifts.  I got a small box of chocolates, and a group of magnetic pictures frames that people can place on refrigerators, or metal cabinets in their cubes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 20, 2010, 12:00:58 pm

Hmmmm, we got chocolate at the office, I think I might go to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 20, 2010, 01:22:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 19, 2010, 02:53:16 pm

I'm ready for the holidays!  ;D  I had no shopping to do and got my cards mailed out some time ago.

"No shopping to do"???????  How'd you manage that?  You've got like 16 billion people on this planet who love you.  Hell, I only got a handful of people who love me, and considered myself lucky, that I only had to buy 4 presents.  I HATE TO SHOP!!!  Used to be when I had my own family of four, and my husband's family of about 30, that he and I would go shopping on Christmas Eve night, and he knew me so well that we literally split up the list in two, and did a tag-team scenario at the checkout counters, tossing things to each other.  It was hilarious.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 20, 2010, 01:55:18 pm

I bought my family members cans of pickled silk worms at the international market. It was the only thing they did not already have.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 20, 2010, 05:20:40 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 20, 2010, 01:55:18 pm

I bought my family members cans of pickled silk worms at the international market. It was the only thing they did not already have.

Yum!  Nothing says Merry Christmas like pickled pupae!

(http://www.thesneeze.com/art/pupapix/opencan300.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2010, 06:01:07 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2010, 05:20:40 pm

Yum!  Nothing says Merry Christmas like pickled pupae!

(http://www.thesneeze.com/art/pupapix/opencan300.jpg)

To each his own, I guess....   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 20, 2010, 07:32:55 pm

Paul, despite your proclivity for unbelievably unknown-of delicacies that I, and I'm sure many here have never known existed,  I must say I do love your latest avatar.

Jake couldn't have gotten any hotter (so far) than in the Santa Claus scene in Jarhead...

Edit:  Rereading back, guess it was Truman, not Paul, that started this weirdness. 

Paul, please forgive me for thinking for even a split second that "pickled pupae" turn you on.

But again, I doooooo love your avatar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 20, 2010, 08:25:17 pm

That is THE avatar, and that is the crunch. Yum.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2010, 10:07:08 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 20, 2010, 01:22:03 pm

"No shopping to do"???????  How'd you manage that?  You've got like 16 billion people on this planet who love you.

My friends and I decided a few years ago not to exchange gifts anymore.  Usually the only gifts I get are for my parents, brothers, and sister-in-law.  However, this year we decided not to exchange.  The paretns are getting small things for stockings, so we're collecting money and giving it to them so they can go somewhere for a night out on us.

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on December 20, 2010, 01:55:18 pm

I bought my family members cans of pickled silk worms at the international market. It was the only thing they did not already have.

(http://media.scout.com/media/forums/emoticons/228/anim_smileyBARF.gif)

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2010, 05:20:40 pm

Yum!  Nothing says Merry Christmas like pickled pupae!

(http://www.thesneeze.com/art/pupapix/opencan300.jpg)

(http://media.scout.com/media/forums/emoticons/228/anim_smileyBARF.gif)

Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2010, 06:01:07 pm

To each his own, I guess....   ::)

Not to my taste either!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 21, 2010, 07:12:36 am

Pickled pupae  :o   Naaaaah.

Now, witchety grubs. Yep. They're bigger, juicier and better lookin.  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 21, 2010, 07:20:09 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 20, 2010, 01:22:03 pm

  Hell, I only got a handful of people who love me, and considered myself lucky, that I only had to buy 4 presents.

With 7 boyfriends   :-\

Ms Mandy, you need to be kinder to them.
And I put my address in a recent post, for Chuck (somewhere).  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 21, 2010, 07:57:20 am

Aaaaah. Found it.

It's on Chuck's blog, p 909. (And he sent me a card .. yay)  :)
And a neighbour dropped one in my letterbox today, as well, so that's two.  :)
I've posted off quite a few. I was very remiss, last year, in sending cards, and decided to be more thoughtful of my friends this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2010, 08:42:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is doing well!

;D

Plans for the holidays are in place.  Christmas Eve with friends, Christmas Day with family, and New Year's Eve with friends.  ;D

Hiya Rob!  I got your card!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 21, 2010, 09:27:48 am

boak.. i feel sick now looking at that Paul!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 21, 2010, 09:37:11 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 20, 2010, 07:32:55 pm

Paul, despite your proclivity for unbelievably unknown-of delicacies that I, and I'm sure many here have never known existed,  I must say I do love your latest avatar.

Jake couldn't have gotten any hotter (so far) than in the Santa Claus scene in Jarhead...

Edit:  Rereading back, guess it was Truman, not Paul, that started this weirdness. 

Paul, please forgive me for thinking for even a split second that "pickled pupae" turn you on.

But again, I doooooo love your avatar.

No worries, Mandy.  I don't have half of Truman's imagination!

Yes, "Jarhead Jake" is truly yummy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 21, 2010, 04:14:59 pm

Quote from: underdown on December 21, 2010, 07:12:36 am

Pickled pupae  :o   Naaaaah.

Now, witchety grubs. Yep. They're bigger, juicier and better lookin.  ;D
 

What's 'witchety grubs'  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 21, 2010, 04:55:24 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchetty_grub

The witchetty grub (also spelled witchety grub or witjuti grub[1]) is a term used in Australia for the large, white, wood-eating larvae of several moths. Particularly it applies to the larva of the cossid moth Endoxyla leucomochla, which feeds on the roots of the Witchetty bush (named after the grubs) that is found in central Australia.[2] The term may also apply to larvae of other cossid moths, ghost moths (Hepialidae), and longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae). The term is used mainly when the larvae are being considered as food. The grub is the most important insect food of the desert and was a staple in the diets of Aboriginal women and children.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 21, 2010, 05:48:54 pm

Thanks Brian!

No wonder my online dictionary didn't know about it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 22, 2010, 07:46:44 am

I would've sent some over for Chuck, but thought they were probably a prohibited import !
They wouldn't even let me take a decent size jar of Vegemite into the US in hand luggage, 'tho that's quite understandable.  ;D

Hey, Brian, thanks for your elucidation. I'm not very good at proper descriptions, and probably should attach photos of Ozzie things.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 22, 2010, 07:49:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2010, 08:42:12 am

Hiya Rob!  I got your card!  ;D

Already ? That's great, Chuck. Must have been a bit quicker due to the time difference.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2010, 11:57:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is doing well!

In regards to all the grub talk here, y'all can keep your grubs, I don't need them here.

Ugh!   :P :-X

Work is going smoothly, and I'm spending some time writing out cards for my coworkers, to leave in their cubicles.  I hope to give them out tomorrow morning before everyone arrives, so they can find them when they arrive.

I'll have 5 cards to spare, and every card has been a cowboy Christmas card.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2010, 05:11:56 pm

I just calculated the total of all the Christmas cards I wrote out.  Between what I just gave out to coworkers, as well as mailed to Brokies, family and other friends, 138 cards.

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2010, 05:38:17 pm

Quote from: underdown on December 22, 2010, 07:46:44 am

I would've sent some over for Chuck, but thought they were probably a prohibited import !
They wouldn't even let me take a decent size jar of Vegemite into the US in hand luggage, 'tho that's quite understandable.  ;D

Hey, Brian, thanks for your elucidation. I'm not very good at proper descriptions, and probably should attach photos of Ozzie things.  :)

Eek..I  sent some eateries stuff to America with Christmas Cards so I hope they got there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2010, 05:38:59 pm

 :o :o :o

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 22, 2010, 05:11:56 pm

I just calculated the total of all the Christmas cards I wrote out.  Between what I just gave out to coworkers, as well as mailed to Brokies, family and other friends, 138 cards.

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2010, 09:05:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Christmas Eve Eve!

 :laugh: ;D

I got to work today in 15 minutes, traffic was very light today!  You can tell that people have time off from their jobs.

I'm hoping that means that it will be nice and slow here at the bank.  Is that being greedy/selfish?   :laugh:  I'm not getting any time off for the holidays this year.  Christmas falls on a Saturday, and my hours are Mon - Fri, so I miss out.  LOL    Actually, they'll let me leave early on Friday (3:00 instead of 4:30) and since I don't work Sundays, I'll actually have the day after Christmas off as well, so I can't complain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2010, 03:57:24 pm

I forgot to mention this the other day.

I have a box of baking soda spread out all over the back of my car.

::)

My father needed to take a snow blower to the repair shop, and asked to borrow my car since the rear seats fold down.  I told him, "sure".

for some reason, he decided to fill the motor up with fuel, and it over flowed during the transit, and the back of my Tracker smells like kerosene now.

Ugh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 23, 2010, 04:43:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 23, 2010, 09:05:46 am

 

I got to work today in 15 minutes, traffic was very light today!  You can tell that people have time off from their jobs.

I'm hoping that means that it will be nice and slow here at the bank.  Is that being greedy/selfish?   :laugh:  I'm not getting any time off for the holidays this year.  Christmas falls on a Saturday, and my hours are Mon - Fri, so I miss out.  LOL    Actually, they'll let me leave early on Friday (3:00 instead of 4:30) and since I don't work Sundays, I'll actually have the day after Christmas off as well, so I can't complain.

You really live in the wrong country. In both Australia and NZ (which is a bit more stingy than Aust about holidays) there will a holiday on Monday for Christmas and on Tuesday for Boxing Day (26th). No banks will be open until Wednesday.  Even shops (unless small with few employees) are closed on Saturday and Sunday. They will be open with big sales from Monday.  Being mid-summer most offices only have a skeleton staff between Christmas and New Year (wed-fri) and factories close for 3 or 4 weeks. It is very hard to get a tradesperson from now until mid-January.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 23, 2010, 06:48:53 pm

Chuck, try squirting some lemon juice on it also.  It shouldn't discolor (try a small patch first), and lemon juice usually overrides and eliminates all gross smells.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 23, 2010, 11:04:55 pm

I think your daddy need to buy you a new car.

(http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/Oscar%20Mayer%20funeral-mobile.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 23, 2010, 11:14:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 23, 2010, 03:57:24 pm

I forgot to mention this the other day.

I have a box of baking soda spread out all over the back of my car.

::)

My father needed to take a snow blower to the repair shop, and asked to borrow my car since the rear seats fold down.  I told him, "sure".

for some reason, he decided to fill the motor up with fuel, and it over flowed during the transit, and the back of my Tracker smells like kerosene now.

Ugh.

No smoking eh  Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2010, 01:09:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s123/Wolverine109/HideSanta/SantaTemplate1-gif.gif)

It's Christmas Eve!

I've had NO customer calls today!  :laugh:

It's worked out well, as I've spent today doing my year end packing and filing!  Next week should be a cake walk, and then I can get all geared up for work in the new year!  ;D

My cube is all empty and sparkling, and I feel like I've been productive today!  I'll leave for the holidays with nothing really pending.

Tonight I'll be at a friends' for dinner, and then tomorrow I'll be at my brother & sister-in-law's place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 24, 2010, 01:59:15 pm

Quote from: brianr on December 23, 2010, 04:43:45 pm

You really live in the wrong country. In both Australia and NZ (which is a bit more stingy than Aust about holidays) there will a holiday on Monday for Christmas and on Tuesday for Boxing Day (26th). No banks will be open until Wednesday.  Even shops (unless small with few employees) are closed on Saturday and Sunday. They will be open with big sales from Monday.  Being mid-summer most offices only have a skeleton staff between Christmas and New Year (wed-fri) and factories close for 3 or 4 weeks. It is very hard to get a tradesperson from now until mid-January.

Same for us... we have a public holiday on the next week day if Xmas and/or Boxing Day fall on a weekday.

I'm on holiday until 10 Jan...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 25, 2010, 09:00:56 am

Our Christmas day is just about to end. Right about now, in fact.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Day.  :) :)

I don't go back to the office until 4th Jan, so am technically on holidays, except I work on contract so don't get paid. 'Tho I do pay myself for holidays. Gets a bit confusing.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 25, 2010, 09:07:18 am

This was the first Christmas Day I can remember being on my own.

It wasn't worth doing a special lunch for one, but I did have grilled cheese and home grown tomato for tea.

It was a nice, peaceful day, and Christmas is all about peace.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 25, 2010, 09:13:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 22, 2010, 05:11:56 pm

I just calculated the total of all the Christmas cards I wrote out.  Between what I just gave out to coworkers, as well as mailed to Brokies, family and other friends, 138 cards.

:o

Wow  :o   You must have had enough sent back to you to wallpaper your room !   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 25, 2010, 09:20:42 am

Quote from: brianr on December 23, 2010, 04:43:45 pm

You really live in the wrong country. In both Australia and NZ (which is a bit more stingy than Aust about holidays) there will a holiday on Monday for Christmas and on Tuesday for Boxing Day (26th). No banks will be open until Wednesday.  Even shops (unless small with few employees) are closed on Saturday and Sunday. They will be open with big sales from Monday.  Being mid-summer most offices only have a skeleton staff between Christmas and New Year (wed-fri) and factories close for 3 or 4 weeks. It is very hard to get a tradesperson from now until mid-January.

And the Post Offices in Oz have a holiday on Friday 31st December, then there's a public holiday in Oz on Monday 3rd January because New Year's Day is on a Saturday, and Building Industry workers have their monthly 'rostered day off' on Tuesday 4th January.

That's probably why it's called 'The lucky country'.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2010, 12:16:33 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/western-christmas-tapestry-throw-at.jpg)      (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/Hat20and20Holly20-jpg.jpg)

Merry Christmas Brokies!!!!

Hope you have had a happy holiday season,
and that the past year has been a great one for you!


May 2011 bring you more great things!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/Hat20and20Holly20-jpg.jpg)           (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/western-christmas-tapestry-throw-at.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:50:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

My goodness!

Well Christmas was good!  Nice time with the family, good food, laughs.  ;D

Had today off, so I did a lot of nuthin', and prepped for the big snowstorm we were predicted to get.  Weathermen were right, and we're in the middle of a doozy of a snowstorm.  I think we have about a foot of the white stuff around.

Pics are next!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:50:54 pm

Here is the start of the snow storm, taken at 11:00 this morning, 10 hours ago.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3003.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:51:22 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:52:03 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:53:11 pm

This is what it looks like now, 9:00 (10 hours later)!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3009.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:53:50 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3006.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:58:35 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2010, 10:00:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 26, 2010, 09:53:50 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3006.jpg)

Love that snow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 27, 2010, 06:45:46 am

Maybe your snow storm moved in from the Atlantic? Maybe it's even the one we had on Dec. 24th? (Nah, I don't think so, but it's a cool idea).
It was the same here on Christmas Eve. It started to snow heavily in the morning and didn't stop for the next 24 hours.
If you take another pic in the morning, you could post it here.

Stay warm!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2010, 07:05:32 am

Oh my!

That's how it looked here on several occasions over the past couple of weeks.

I bet you're happy now Chuck!  ;D

Drive carefully to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:33:24 am

Well, I just took about 1 hour 15 minutes to shovel out a bit of my sidewalk and car, as when I called the automated weather number system, it says we're open for business, no closings or delays.

::)

Anyway, here are pics from about 20 minutes ago.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3010.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:34:04 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3011.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:34:39 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3012.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:35:22 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3013.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:35:56 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3014.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:36:35 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3015.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:37:17 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3016.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:37:51 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3017.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2010, 08:06:36 am

Wow! You did get masses of snow!!!   :o

No work out needed today LOL!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: louisev on December 27, 2010, 10:17:41 am

did you do that with a snowblower?  nice neat path there Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: pre_expansion on December 27, 2010, 10:40:50 am

Totally unrelated to your current blizzardy photos but I just wanted to say that I love that truck in your first post.  It reminds me of my grandad :)

Be careful in all that snow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 11:00:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Today has been crazy!

I got up at 5:30 am and called our 800 phone number for weather emergencies.  According to them, there were no closings, and no delayed openings.  Geeez.

I put on my clothes and spent an hour shoveling my driveway and sidewalk in order to leave.  I put my car into 4 wheel drive, and off I went.

The usual 20-25 minute drive to work became a 60 minute drive.  Along the way I passed well over a dozen abandoned cars, and one flipped over trailer truck.  After I arrived by my job, I found the street was blocked by 2 cars who were stuck in the snow.  After about 5 mintues, they got themselves unstuck and I got to my office building to find the parking lot had not been plowed, so I had nowhere to park.

I went and parked in the lot of the building next door, and walked through thigh-high snow to get to my office building.

The plows have shown up now, and are working on our lot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 11:16:00 am

Quote from: louisev on December 27, 2010, 10:17:41 am

did you do that with a snowblower?  nice neat path there Chuck!

Nope!

Shovel and muscle!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 27, 2010, 11:25:37 am

Chuck, with  your energy and great work ethic, you'd make a good farmer.  Those cows would be milked by 6:00 am and no mistake!  ;D

Thanks for the report.  I'm wrapped in a blanket at home as I type.  I've got a ticket to "La Fanciulla del West" at the Met tonight, but I don't have to brave the wind and snow til then.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 27, 2010, 11:29:22 am

Masses of snow! You have def. more than we got.
For me it's off to the ballett (Swan Lake) in 2 hours. Driving won't be fun, but I'm looking forward to the ballett.

Just see Mery's post in preview. We're such culuture freaks ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 27, 2010, 11:29:43 am

Chuck, did you ever get the funk out of your car?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 11:31:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:35:56 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Snowmagedden3014.jpg)

Wow!

(And I'm still  in my jammies at 10:30am!  ::)  )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 27, 2010, 11:44:59 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 27, 2010, 11:29:22 am

Masses of snow! You have def. more than we got.
For me it's off to the ballett (Swan Lake) in 2 hours. Driving won't be fun, but I'm looking forward to the ballett.

Just see Mery's post in preview. We're such culuture freaks ;) ;D

We live for art!  ;D

Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 11:31:19 am

(And I'm still  in my jammies at 10:30am!  ::)  )

Same here!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 11:55:30 am

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

My blog is busy with Brokies!


Well, it's almost 11:00 and there are still only 2 people here on this floor!  ;D  :laugh:

If no one else shows up, I'm going to email my team leader and ask to go home at 2:00.  I've gotten a bunch of phone calls today, none of them from customers.

*shakes head*

At least I made myself look good to the boss by being here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2010, 12:01:36 pm

You have to make sure your boss knows you're there, Chuck!

And that noone else was! LOL

Hope you can leave earlier today, and that you have no problems getting home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 12:09:22 pm

Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 11:31:19 am

(And I'm still  in my jammies at 10:30am!  ::)  )

Quote from: Meryl on December 27, 2010, 11:44:59 am

Same here!  8)

Quote from: Meryl on December 27, 2010, 11:44:59 am

We live for art!  ;D

That's because our lives is  Art.
(The jammies are part of our 'installation!')


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2010, 12:10:57 pm

Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 12:09:22 pm

That's because our lives is  Art.
(The jammies are part of our 'installation!')


 :laugh:

I'll be sure to remember that!!

No more feeling guilty when I spend half the day in my PJs!!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 12:22:59 pm

You think I'm kidding?   ::)



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Bed

My Bed
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9d/Emin-My-Bed.jpg/260px-Emin-My-Bed.jpg)
My Bed  by Tracey Emin

My Bed  is a work by the British artist Tracey Emin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracey_Emin). It was exhibited at the Tate Gallery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tate_Gallery) in 1998 as one of the shortlisted works for the Turner Prize (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Prize). It consisted of her bed with bedroom objects in an abject state, and gained much media attention. Although it did not win the prize, its notoriety has persisted.



Meryl, don't we get a prize?

(Actually, Chuck gets the Grand Prize for getting up and actually shoveling the snow; we get second prize for thinking  about it, then burrowing deeper into the blankets. Tracey Emin-like notoriety is ours!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 12:31:48 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 27, 2010, 12:01:36 pm

You have to make sure your boss knows you're there, Chuck!

And that noone else was! LOL

Oh, trust me, he knows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 27, 2010, 12:49:49 pm

Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 12:22:59 pm

Meryl, don't we get a prize?

I like the way you think, John.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 27, 2010, 12:54:01 pm

Well done to you Chuck - I wouldn't even hve considered going anywhere in that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 01:41:07 pm

I just went to the local supermarket to get lunch, and would you believe the sky is boneless blue?  It actually looks really pretty out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2010, 03:52:54 pm

Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on December 27, 2010, 12:22:59 pm

You think I'm kidding?   ::)



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Bed

My Bed
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9d/Emin-My-Bed.jpg/260px-Emin-My-Bed.jpg)
My Bed  by Tracey Emin

My Bed  is a work by the British artist Tracey Emin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracey_Emin). It was exhibited at the Tate Gallery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tate_Gallery) in 1998 as one of the shortlisted works for the Turner Prize (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Prize). It consisted of her bed with bedroom objects in an abject state, and gained much media attention. Although it did not win the prize, its notoriety has persisted.



Meryl, don't we get a prize?

(Actually, Chuck gets the Grand Prize for getting up and actually shoveling the snow; we get second prize for thinking  about it, then burrowing deeper into the blankets. Tracey Emin-like notoriety is ours!)

LOL John!!

If that is an objet d'art, then me in my PJs also is!!!   :laugh: :laugh:

Or even my PJs without me in them....   ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 28, 2010, 03:11:57 am

Oh My Gosh Dug, wow thats so much sooo much snow buddy!!! Good on you for digging your way to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 04:34:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well!

I've had the day off, and it's been really nice!  I've been catching up on stuff, and got a hair cut, so I'm pproperly groomed for the New Year.

;D

Is anyone doing anything fun?  I'll be at a friend's house for a party, and I've been asked to bring stromboli.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 04:38:50 pm

I've been attaching the Christmas cards I've been receiving to my bedroom door.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/Snowmagedden3001.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 04:39:47 pm

But I ran out of space, so I had to start using my closet door.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/Snowmagedden3002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 28, 2010, 04:46:16 pm

I notice mine has arrived LOL!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 05:40:45 pm

I just realized that Chrissi's card is not hung up!

:o

I opened that one by my computer table, and that's why it's not in the picture!

*runs to hang up Chrissi's card*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 28, 2010, 06:55:33 pm

And now, of course, you have to take a new picture and post it!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 29, 2010, 08:15:12 am

Quote from: Sason on December 27, 2010, 03:52:54 pm

LOL John!!

If that is an objet d'art, then me in my PJs also is!!!   :laugh: :laugh:

Or even my PJs without me in them....   ::) ::)

Or even you without being in them.  :-X

(oooops .... nosas to sason)   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 29, 2010, 08:31:16 am

Hey there, Chuck.
That's a beaut buncha cards you have on your doors. Very festive.  :)

Boy, you're certainly dedicated to your work.
I'm not sure I'd be struggling through so much snow to go to work.
Especially if I didn't have a lot to do once I got there.  :-\
Hope it eases up for you, soon.

We mostly don't get snow, here. Maybe a sprinkle once every hundred years.
Had lots of rain, 'tho. The eastern half of Oz has had floods all over the place for months, now.
Most farmers have had up to 10 years of drought. They thought the rains would bring some income at last, only to see it drowned.

The weather seems to have gone crazy, all over the world !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 29, 2010, 09:08:54 am

mine hasn't from the pic.. i think It may ahve got caught in customs.. as I put a little gift in the envelope too...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 29, 2010, 01:22:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2010, 05:40:45 pm

I just realized that Chrissi's card is not hung up!

:o

I opened that one by my computer table, and that's why it's not in the picture!

*runs to hang up Chrissi's card*

Ahhh, all better now. ;D ;)
Glad to hear it arrived.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 29, 2010, 01:29:11 pm

I see mine!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 29, 2010, 03:59:30 pm

Quote from: underdown on December 29, 2010, 08:15:12 am

Or even you without being in them.  :-X

(oooops .... nosas to sason)   ;D

I heard that!!   >:(







 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 29, 2010, 04:34:34 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2010, 05:20:40 pm

Yum!  Nothing says Merry Christmas like pickled pupae!

(http://www.thesneeze.com/art/pupapix/opencan300.jpg)

         That is one of the grossest things I have ever seen.  I would never think
positively about a Christmas gift from you again.. I would be scared to death, of
a Cobra or Alligator egg or some such....??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2010, 12:11:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy New Year's eve everyone!


;D

I'm here at work, but it's very quiet today.  So quiet that I decided to jump the gun a bit and "undecorate" the area so that when Monday arrives, I can just work.

I've only had 2 customer requests, one that I haven't done yet!  :o  Must get to it now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 31, 2010, 12:29:27 pm

Happy New Year, Chuck!

Do the Stromboli!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 31, 2010, 01:14:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 31, 2010, 12:29:27 pm

Happy New Year, Chuck!

Do the Stromboli!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on December 31, 2010, 01:39:44 pm

Happy New Year Chuck I hope Its The best year ever :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2010, 01:58:49 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 31, 2010, 12:29:27 pm

Happy New Year, Chuck!

Do the Stromboli!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)

Love this pic.
Apart from being wonderful, it cries for a million captions.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2010, 02:00:49 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)


"Stoned? We? Why you asking?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2010, 02:02:01 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)

"Alles klar auf der Andrea Doria"
Refers to a sunken ship: Yes, everything is a-ok on the Andrea Doria
(apart from the fact it's sinking).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2010, 02:02:46 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)

I believe I can fly......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 31, 2010, 02:06:05 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)


99 Luftballons
(wish I hadn't filled them with helium)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on December 31, 2010, 04:18:36 pm

^LOL Chrissi!  You're on a roll.  ;D


Anyway...

Happy New Year Chuck!!!
(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/2.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: trekfan on December 31, 2010, 05:03:04 pm

LOL Happy New Year Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 31, 2010, 06:49:05 pm

 Happy New Year, Chuck.


It'll be the best ever.  ;)

Title: !!
Post by: Lynne on December 31, 2010, 07:50:28 pm

Chuckie,

You are simply the greatest!

Not only have you spent extra time posting Happy New Year's messages in EVERYONE'S blogs, which must have taken forever to find and crop photos, and which makes everyone feel extra special, because they are!!

BUT you've given me immediate and mostly recent photos to download to add to the collection for my new digital frame!!

:-* :-* 8) :-* :-*

I love you.

And happy 2011.

Lynnie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 31, 2010, 08:48:37 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckandmeatDukes.jpg)

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHUCK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 31, 2010, 11:05:25 pm

Hey Chuck

Happy and Prosperous New Year Buddy

Matt

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 01, 2011, 08:04:57 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 29, 2010, 09:08:54 am

mine hasn't from the pic.. i think It may ahve got caught in customs.. as I put a little gift in the envelope too...

Was it Vegemite ?  :o

They don't like Vegemite entering the US. It's black, and goooey, and looks very suspicious.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2011, 03:24:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/Aspoiledbratt/New%20Year/737.gif)

Is everyone recovering today?  ;D   :laugh:

I actually didn't do too much drinking last night, and started today healthy.  I did a workout, and so far only had a bowl of cereal to eat, with skim milk.

I'm going out to visit friends later, and  then I'll be around again.

Thanks for all the holiday greetings here,  and glad that everyone is enjoying the pic of me and Meryl.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 01, 2011, 03:43:28 pm

Happy New Year, Chuck!  I didn't get to bed till about 5, so just rolled back out around noon.  Got to talk to Rob in Oz last night, which was a special treat.  And I think I remember him saying he was in his birthday suit at the time,  :o which makes it even specialler.   Also got a few texts out of the blue right around midnight from friends whose lives are so filled with other friends and with family, that I still can't figure out why on earth they'd be thinking of me, of all people, in the first few minutes of the new year.  Anyway, I'm quite happy about the way this year has started out, and I'm glad you are too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 01, 2011, 06:01:45 pm

     I am so sad I can't find my favorite picture of you today.   The flying through the
air in Colorado one.  I would have posted that one/  The picture of me you posted was
ugfuckingly.
     But I do appreciate the sentiment.... ::)

                        HAPPY NEW YEAR CELLER DWELLING AINT

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 01, 2011, 06:23:52 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/chuckmeryldancing.jpg)



"We've waited here for hours!! When is that ball gonna drop???


Happy New Year, Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 02, 2011, 07:02:51 pm

Happy New Year Chuck

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs328.ash2/60813_470617925906_560055906_7092493_7761286_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 03, 2011, 06:23:28 am

Quote from: Kelda on January 02, 2011, 07:02:51 pm

Happy New Year Chuck

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs328.ash2/60813_470617925906_560055906_7092493_7761286_n.jpg)

Is this a brother and sister ?  You sure do look alike.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2011, 10:50:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

The holidays are over, and it's back to the grind now.  LOL

Been at work for just over two hours, and I'm having my mid-morning snack.  Of course, on a diet, that comprises of a bottle of water and raw veggies with hummus to dip them in.

 ::) :laugh:

I've also restarted doing my staircase walking every hour.  I walk down to the first floor, around the perimeter of the building, and back up the steps to the 4th floor where my cube is.  I start when I get to the office at 7:30, and do it each hour.  Next run, at 10:30.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2011, 11:29:04 am

Your determination is inspiring, Chuck!

Good luck with it all!


PS, but be careful with that hummus. Lots of calories in it. I love it too, but it's dangerous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2011, 11:54:44 am

Quote from: Sason on January 03, 2011, 11:29:04 am

PS, but be careful with that hummus. Lots of calories in it. I love it too, but it's dangerous.

No worries, I only use the "serving size" on the package, so I don't overdo it on the humus.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2011, 12:09:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2011, 11:54:44 am

No worries, I only use the "serving size" on the package, so I don't overdo it on the humus.

Good! Coz when it comes to "overdoing it on the hummus", it's very easily done!  ;D

I once saw a TV programme about hummus(!). Among others they interviewed a group of men
in Jerusalem, sitting at a café, enjoying their daily fix of hummus. One of them said that he wouldn't mind
being stranded on a desolate island, as long as he had unlimited amounts of hummus!  ;D

And one of the other said that when he died, he wanted to be buried in hummus!!  :laugh:


There's something about hummus.....   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 03, 2011, 02:18:48 pm

I also love hummus. When I buy a kebab down here in Australia or NZ, they always ask about other sauces and when I say 'just hummus' they look at me strangely even though they are probably Lebanese. I think other sauces would spoil the hummus.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 03, 2011, 05:20:13 pm

I could eat Hummus like it was processed sugar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2011, 05:22:55 pm

It seems hummus has a big fan club here on BM!   ;D

Maybe we should open a hummus thread!   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2011, 07:28:20 pm

(http://www.kznyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/supremely-spicy-hummus-17-oz.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2011, 07:51:57 pm

YUMMI!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 03, 2011, 10:11:26 pm

Oh No
Trust an American  :)
I cannot eat spicy food. This is more to my liking
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/hummus4-722799.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2011, 10:13:54 pm

Quote from: brianr on January 03, 2011, 10:11:26 pm

Oh No   Trust an American  :)
I cannot eat spicy food. This is more to my liking

LOL

I've had that variety of hummus as well, but I really like the spicy one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2011, 07:46:21 am

Quote from: brianr on January 03, 2011, 10:11:26 pm

Oh No
Trust an American  :)
I cannot eat spicy food. This is more to my liking
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/hummus4-722799.jpg)

YUMMI!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2011, 08:04:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm thinking I'll be creating a stir at work today.

I normally dress casually.  However, for Christmas I was given a matching set of a tie, hanky, and cufflinks.  Today I decided to wear a black button down shirt, and show them off.  I'm sure once I get there, the rumor will start that I have a job interview somewhere which is why I'm dressed up.

:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2011, 09:37:03 am

Here's a pic of me in the tie and hanky.  You can't see the cuff links, but they match the tie and hanky.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/suitpics002.jpg)

I also got a desktop calendar called "1,000 Places to See Before You Die", and since it's a daily calendar, I'll give a list of where it says I should go.

Hell better not be an option!    :laugh:

Jan 1st.  & 2nd.   La Digue Island

Jan. 3rd.  Courchevel  Rhone-Alps, Fance.

Jan. 4th.  Key West, Florida

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 04, 2011, 10:11:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2011, 10:50:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

I've also restarted doing my staircase walking every hour.  I walk down to the first floor, around the perimeter of the building, and back up the steps to the 4th floor where my cube is.  I start when I get to the office at 7:30, and do it each hour.  Next run, at 10:30.

Thats a clever idea! I might steal and modify that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 04, 2011, 10:14:37 am

Quote from: underdown on January 03, 2011, 06:23:28 am

Is this a brother and sister ?  You sure do look alike.  :)

Really!? Long lost maybe!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2011, 10:21:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2011, 09:37:03 am

Here's a pic of me in the tie and hanky.  You can't see the cuff links, but they match the tie and hanky.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/suitpics002.jpg)

I also got a desktop calendar called "1,000 Places to See Before You Die", and since it's a daily calendar, I'll give a list of where it says I should go.

Hell better not be an option!    :laugh:

Jan 1st.  & 2nd.   La Digue Island

Jan. 3rd.  Courchevel  Rhone-Alps, Fance.

Jan. 4th.  Key West, Florida

Hey, good looking there, Chuck!!

Very nice matching set!

So, have the rumours started already?  ;D


I don't get the math of that calender: there are 365 days a year, and it seems you're given one suggestion each day,
so how can it end up being 1000 suggestions?

Explanation please!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2011, 11:21:43 am

Quote from: Sason on January 04, 2011, 10:21:09 am

I don't get the math of that calender: there are 365 days a year, and it seems you're given one suggestion each day,
so how can it end up being 1000 suggestions?

Explanation please!  ;D

I didn't make the calendar, I don't know.  Maybe I'm supposed to see each place three times?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2011, 02:32:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2011, 11:21:43 am

I didn't make the calendar, I don't know.  Maybe I'm supposed to see each place three times?   :laugh:

That's a helluva travelling schedule you have ahead this year!!!   :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 04, 2011, 05:36:34 pm

Chuck, you look smashingly handsome.  Maybe you should stop off at a bar or cafe on the way home, and see if any other interesting handsome men would agree?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Wayne on January 04, 2011, 07:23:28 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 03, 2011, 05:20:13 pm

I could eat Hummus like it was processed sugar.

Gimme s0me sugar :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2011, 09:00:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Hump Day to y'all!

;D




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 (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

Fat Smash Diet is working it's magic again!  I'm back down to 220lbs after being on it for only 2 days.  ;D  5 more pounds and I'll be back down to the weight I have listed in my personal ad.  Truth in advertising and all that.  :laugh:


According to my travel calendar, today's stop is La Mezquita, in Cordoba, Spain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 06, 2011, 08:29:17 am

Have a great time in Spain, Chuck.

How was France ?   ???

*I think Chuck has a travel bug*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2011, 09:18:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing today?

Well, according to my travel calendar, there are mulitple things to do today!

The entry is titled "Great Train Snobbery" and is as follows:

If you aspire to join teh elite of global railway connoisseurs, be sure to experience the Blue Train in South Africa, which snakes through some of South Africa's greatest scenery.  For even more bragging rights , add these other great trains to your list:

Palace on Wheels - India

Trans-Siberian Express - Russia

Glacier Express - Switzerland

El Tren a Las Nubes - Argentina

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2011, 11:10:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2011, 09:18:49 am

Well, according to my travel calendar, there are mulitple things to do today!

The entry is titled "Great Train Snobbery" and is as follows:

If you aspire to join teh elite of global railway connoisseurs, be sure to experience the Blue Train in South Africa, which snakes through some of South Africa's greatest scenery.  For even more bragging rights , add these other great trains to your list:

Palace on Wheels - India

Trans-Siberian Express - Russia

Glacier Express - Switzerland

El Tren a Las Nubes - Argentina

You have a busy day ahead. Good luck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 07, 2011, 08:49:56 am

Can't wait to see all your pics, Chuck.

Wow, are you ever going to lose some weight !
... All that rushing around the world.  ;D

(of course, we're all as jealous as sin)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2011, 09:11:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing today?

Well, according to my travel calendar, I have only one spot to see today!

Antartica!

A visit to a penguinm rookery, whose tuxedoed residents number in the tens of thousands, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, yet it's just part of the adventure in this surreal, ethereally beautiful continent.  Ice seems limitless and the sky and sea blend into a milliion shades of white and blue.


What does everyone have planned for the weekend?  Saturday is my high school bud's son's bday, so I'll be at the house for that.  I thought it would be rough on my diet, they usually do heavy foods.  However, he's told me they plan on having deli wraps and salads, so I'll be just fine.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 07, 2011, 04:04:30 pm

Don't forget to bring a warm sweater, Chuck!!

I've heard Antarctica is cold.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2011, 03:11:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Yesterday I was at a birthday party.  It was my friends' son's birthday, he turned 12.  I got him a gift card to Dick's Sports Store, I figured that was something he could use and would want.

I did manage to avoid a lot of high calorie foods there yesterday.  I had no chips, no beer, no soda, no pizza, no crackers.  I had a few pieces of cheese, and some deli wraps.  Chicken ceasar, or turkey & swiss, very tasty.  They also had a long Italian style sub that was sliced into small segments, I let myself have one segment.  Of course, I had a piece of the bday cake, but it was very small.

It was good to see old friends again.  ;D

Today is an easy day.......slept in, surfin' the 'net, and just finished a green salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on January 09, 2011, 03:25:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 07, 2011, 09:11:59 am

Well, according to my travel calendar, I have only one spot to see today!

Antartica!

A visit to a penguinm rookery, whose tuxedoed residents number in the tens of thousands, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, yet it's just part of the adventure in this surreal, ethereally beautiful continent.  Ice seems limitless and the sky and sea blend into a milliion shades of white and blue.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_rH3WEJh6c&feature[/youtube]

Well, you've got the energy, Chuck!
 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 09, 2011, 03:33:32 pm

Hey Chuck, Yesterday I was busier than I anticipated, showed a house to a prospective buyer and they really loved it, and then we learned it had been mold remediated, so......

Then I showed a house in the late afternoon to a Mennonite family, they are similar to the Amish. They have bought sever rental houses in the are that I manage for them.

After that I went to the discount grocery, the place where you can get a buggy by posting a quarter deposit. Got stocked up on lunch meat (turkey and chicken salet) for the coming week, and fruit: apples, oranges, bananas. I made my way to the front and they had one check out open. I got in line being this woman about my age whose buggy was full of everything in the store. I don't know how she pushed the thing. Presently here came her daughter, about age 20, and her grand daughter, about age 4. The 20 year old put the 4 year on it the child seat on the buggy so she could help the 47 year old empty the contents of the buggy on to the conveyor belt and as soon as she did, the little girls eyes went to the candy.

"Mamma I was that!" she pointed. Mamma ignored her.

Little girl beat upon her mothers torso, "Mamma, I want that candy" This resulted in a "no" in response.

Another check out opened, I quickly moved, I had seen this movie before.

"Mamma! I want that candy! WHAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

The 40 or so people in the two lines assumed an air of "nothing is going on, there is nothing at all wrong here, I don't see or hear anything". Their checker rushed them through.

The little girl was shrieking at the top of her lungs. The mother took her over to the side, she was still screaming about the damn candy and the Mother said to her: "we already got you Santi-pops" (whatever they are).

The little girl immediately stopped and asked "Can I have one?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 09, 2011, 08:01:22 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 04, 2011, 05:36:34 pm

Chuck, you look smashingly handsome.  Maybe you should stop off at a bar or cafe on the way home, and see if any other interesting handsome men would agree?

Go on Chuck, all on here agree - ya smashingly handsome! Am I allowed to double dare ya?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2011, 10:09:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doin' today?



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 (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

I lost another pound, so after 7 days, I've lost 6 pounds.  ;D

I have the car in the shop right now......I hope it's nothing major.  I'm sure you've all heard that awful squeeling noise that cars make when the fan belt is about to go?  Well, my car is doing that, but only when I turn on the defroster for the front window. 

Since we're about to get a snowstorm either tonight or tomorrow, I think it's best to get that fixed.  LOL

I'll report back on the damage.   :-\

According to my travel calendar, my weekend location was Shiba Park, Tokyo.  In the park there is the Tokyo Tower, which pays homage to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but is not the same height.

Today's travel stop is Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia.  Contending with Bora Bora for the title of World's Most Gorgeous Island, Moorea has played the stunning backdrop to countless Hollywood films.  The paved road that circles the island and climbs amid its jagged, dinosaur-scale peaks leads to amazing views whether traveled by bicycle, scooter, car, or foot.


According to my travel calendar, today's stop is La Mezquita, in Cordoba, Spain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2011, 10:39:31 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 04, 2011, 05:36:34 pm

Chuck, you look smashingly handsome.  Maybe you should stop off at a bar or cafe on the way home, and see if any other interesting handsome men would agree?

Quote from: ZK on January 09, 2011, 08:01:22 pm

Go on Chuck, all on here agree - ya smashingly handsome! Am I allowed to double dare ya?

Ya both are making me blush!  LOL   :laugh:

As for double dare, please....as if I would fall for that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2011, 06:55:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doin' today?



(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png)
 (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)


Scale says I lost two more pounds today!  ;D  Down to 217,  8 pounds in 8 days.

I got the car back yesterday, only $100.00, so I can't complain.  I filled her up with fuel and window cleaner, so she's ready for the approaching storm.  We should be getting hit with it starting tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2011, 08:49:06 am

Today's travel destination:

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia.

Although the Blue Mountains, a vast sandstone tableland with dramatic eroded scenery, are only ninety minutes away form Sydney, resist the urge to cram them in as a day trip.  Once you've arrived in this glorious playground of everything from antiuques shopping to bush walking, you'll want to linger.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 11, 2011, 09:29:42 am

And it is summer time there.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 12, 2011, 03:10:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 11, 2011, 08:49:06 am

Today's travel destination:

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia.

Although the Blue Mountains, a vast sandstone tableland with dramatic eroded scenery, are only ninety minutes away form Sydney, resist the urge to cram them in as a day trip.  Once you've arrived in this glorious playground of everything from antiuques shopping to bush walking, you'll want to linger.

My home from 1982 to Jan 2010. Did lots of bushwalking but no antiques

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2011, 10:16:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy hump day!

So far, so quiet here!  We had about 7 inches of new snow here and it's now 9:20 and almost no one is in the office.  :o  The roads are very clear, so I guess everyone just slept in and is still digging out.

 :laugh:

Well, I emailed all my clients yesterday to warn them we may be closed today, so I had them send me all their work yesterday.  I'm hoping that means a nice, quiet day today!   ;D


Today's travel destination:

Chitwan National Park, Nepal.


Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km2 and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan district. In altitude it ranges from about 100 metres (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 metres (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2011, 10:19:28 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 11, 2011, 09:29:42 am

And it is summer time there.....

Spoken like a man who is tired of snow already!

We've only had about three storms here so far!

Quote from: brianr on January 12, 2011, 03:10:14 am

My home from 1982 to Jan 2010. Did lots of bushwalking but no antiques

Cool!  I'm hoping to hit a few more homes of a few more Brokies this year!  I believe you were the first person to say my calendar had their home on it!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 12, 2011, 02:40:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 12, 2011, 10:19:28 am

Cool!  I'm hoping to hit a few more homes of a few more Brokies this year!  I believe you were the first person to say my calendar had their home on it!   ;D

Wot! No Brokies in Antarctica  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2011, 03:25:38 pm

Quote from: brianr on January 12, 2011, 02:40:22 pm

Wot! No Brokies in Antarctica  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2011, 04:52:25 pm

Quote from: brianr on January 12, 2011, 02:40:22 pm

Wot! No Brokies in Antarctica  ;D

Just give Chuck time. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2011, 04:53:40 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2011, 05:09:16 pm

Quote from: brianr on January 12, 2011, 02:40:22 pm

Wot! No Brokies in Antarctica  ;D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 12, 2011, 04:52:25 pm

Just give Chuck time. ...  8)

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 12, 2011, 04:53:40 pm

:laugh:

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:49:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend is closing in!  Who has good plans?  I believe the family will be together this weekend, as my bday is Saturday, and dad's is Friday.  I went and got some cupcake mixes and frostings, and I'll make some oversized cupcakes and frost them.


Here are some pics of the recent snows here in NJ.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:50:22 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:51:03 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:52:14 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:52:54 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:53:31 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 07:54:18 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 09:03:38 am

I'm at the office now, and according to my calendar, today's travel stop is Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

In this vibrant city of festivals, where celebrations and processions number more than 20 a year, the Lavagem De Igreja do Bonfirm - which starts today and lasts for 8 days- is one of the most fascinating.  African hymns sound through the city and women dressed in white parade through the streets and wash church steps in honor of the Virgin Mary.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 13, 2011, 09:07:32 am

Hmm, New Jersey at night in the snow, or Brazil.....Hmmm.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 13, 2011, 10:32:01 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 13, 2011, 09:07:32 am

Hmm, New Jersey at night in the snow, or Brazil.....Hmmm.....

Hard decision, eh? ;)

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 09:03:38 am

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Looks totally European. (Spanish/Portugese of course)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 13, 2011, 11:38:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 09:03:38 am

I'm at the office now, and according to my calendar, today's travel stop is Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

Does this mean no cupcakes?  :'(

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 13, 2011, 11:44:48 am

Road trip to Boston for the 21st?  I still need a date!

 8) :D

And Chuckie, you are a *fun* date!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 11:47:54 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 13, 2011, 09:07:32 am

Hmm, New Jersey at night in the snow, or Brazil.....Hmmm.....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I have no problem with a trip to Brazil, but I still like NJ in the snow!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 11:48:26 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 13, 2011, 11:38:57 am

Does this mean no cupcakes?  :'(

 ;D  :-*

I'll make cupcakes after the travels!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 11:49:35 am

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 13, 2011, 11:44:48 am

Road trip to Boston for the 21st?  I still need a date!

 8) :D

And Chuckie, you are a *fun* date!

Well thanks!  As for a road trip, not right now!  I have other obligations!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 13, 2011, 11:56:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 11:49:35 am

Well thanks!  As for a road trip, not right now!  I have other obligations!   :-*

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 12:46:29 pm

and just what is that winky face for, dear?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 13, 2011, 12:48:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2011, 12:46:29 pm

and just what is that winky face for, dear?   ;D

Just letting my imagination speculate on your 'other obligations'.   :-*

Living vicariously, yanno?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 07:16:13 am

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 13, 2011, 12:48:50 pm

Just letting my imagination speculate on your 'other obligations'.   :-*

Living vicariously, yanno?

 :laugh:  I'm sure your imagination is much more interesting than my real life! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 07:22:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  It's payday!  It's my dad's 72nd bday!   Everyone partake of some cupcakes!

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/Kellison830/cupcakes.jpg)


I'll be baking cupcakes tonight for Saturday, my brother, sister-in-law, and niece will be here to celebrate the joint bdays at 1:00 in the afternoon.  I got special gluton free cake mix so dad can eat it.

Lost another pound!  12 days on the Fat Smash diet, 9 pounds gone!

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 09:21:52 am

Today's travel destination;  The Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.

Combining a 17th century palace and a modern 4 story building, the Albertina Musuem contians one of the world's largest collections of graphic art, from the Gothic to the contemporary, plus architectural drawings and photography.


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/ivakvo/Vienna%202005/IMG_0268.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 09:32:00 am

Since the my birthday falls on Saturday when our office is closed, my coworkers decided to decorate my cube today.

These three pics are what I found waiting for me when I got into work.


:D :D :D


My cubicle.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 09:33:52 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/bday2.jpg)

The "Birthday Wand & Tiara" that everyone gets on their Bday, whether you're male or female.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 09:34:51 am

And then I needed to get to work, and pulled out my chair to sit down.



and found this.









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on January 14, 2011, 09:45:19 am

 :laugh:

Can I have your coworkers, please?  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 14, 2011, 11:03:14 am

Happy Birthday Chuck's dad!

LOL about the ballons on your chair. :laugh:
Better not regift them to your dad. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 14, 2011, 06:47:22 pm

You work with a damned great bunch of people, Chuck!  It's truly awesome.  Don't take them for granted.  Great managers and teammates are not on every corner.

My 'foreman' gave me a bit of grief about taking off this morning to go to an interview for a volunteer job; I don't think I told her about the personal housing errand.

(Maybe networking was before her time and such...)

 :laugh:

My first (uncharitable) thought was - "Well, what are you going to do, fire me?"

Then I told her that the day I couldn't spare 4 hours out of my week to help those less fortunate than I is the day I need to reassess my priorities, job or no job.  I almost told her I'd heard tell of companies that actually encourage and reward their employees for good deeds, but I figured - deaf ears.

She did shut up though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2011, 01:31:03 am

The cupcakes are done....time for bed!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 15, 2011, 06:30:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2011, 01:31:03 am

The cupcakes are done....time for bed!

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Mmmmhhhhh!

*munch, munch, munch*

*tiptoes out of the kitchen this thread*

*whistles innocently*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2011, 10:29:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2011, 01:31:03 am

The cupcakes are done....time for bed!



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YUMMI!!


*eagerly awaits invitation for Chuck's b'day party*

*hears some innocent whistling in the far distance, wonders who it might be*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on January 15, 2011, 11:10:33 am

HAPPY BOITDAY,
CHUCK
DAWLIN HAWT!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on January 15, 2011, 12:34:29 pm

Happy birthday Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 15, 2011, 01:14:18 pm

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2011, 01:47:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Just a quick peek in before my brother & sister-in-law arrive.  I'll be back later to give proper thanks for the greetings today, but I wanted to make sure this was done.

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A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.


A man can't ride your back unless it's bent.


A right delayed is a right denied.


A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.


All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.


Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.


An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.


At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.


Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.


Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.


Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on January 15, 2011, 02:04:45 pm

Happy Birthday, Dr King.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 15, 2011, 02:40:24 pm

I loved the quotes and photos. Where is Dr. King when we need him so badly now? Mown down by a gun.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2011, 06:18:39 pm

Wonderful quotes, Chuck.

What a great man, so tragically lost.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2011, 08:53:22 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 15, 2011, 02:40:24 pm

I loved the quotes and photos. Where is Dr. King when we need him so badly now? Mown down by a gun.  :'(

Quote from: Sason on January 15, 2011, 06:18:39 pm

Wonderful quotes, Chuck.

What a great man, so tragically lost.

Yes, and it's an honor to share is birthday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2011, 09:17:01 pm

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Hello Friends!

Thanks so much for all the
greetings I had here today!

Between Facebook, emails, phone calls
and messages here, I've had well
over 100 greetings today.  I'm very
blessed to have so many people in
my life who take the time to message me.

Love to you all!

Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 16, 2011, 07:19:49 am

OMG. I missed Chuck's birthday.  :'( :'(

Oh well ....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK

 :-*


(Better late than never .......... I guess)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 17, 2011, 03:22:30 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Brilliant!

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 09:34:51 am

And then I needed to get to work, and pulled out my chair to sit down.



and found this.









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2011, 09:11:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?

Well, we had some snow last night that is now under a casing of sleet and ice.  Ugh.  Morning commute was not fun, but I'm here in one piece!

Yesterday I did some shopping to stimulate the economy.  I got some new luggage (the big bag I had busted in Italy, the wheels fell off), a new MP3 player, and some books.

Travel destination for Sat & Sun was the ruins of Carthage.

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Monday's travel destination was Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.


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Today's travel destination is Avenue of the Stars in Hong Kong, China.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2011, 09:49:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?

Well after some bad news last night that I don't want to discuss, I'm feeling positive today.

It's amazing the trashy way people can behave. 

A phone call to Truman brightened the evening, and I'll be calling on him again tonight to put some plans into motion.

;D

Expect to hear from me this evening between 8 & 9, big brother!  ;D

Today's travel destination, according to my calendar, is Eagle Beach, Aruba.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 19, 2011, 05:03:59 pm

Don't forget to bring home a coconut, Chuck!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2011, 07:41:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2011, 09:34:51 am

And then I needed to get to work, and pulled out my chair to sit down.



and found this.









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 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2011, 07:43:33 pm

 :laugh:

Hiya Jeff!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 20, 2011, 05:20:16 am

Chuck. You're a good man. I like yours and tru's plan of action.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2011, 09:56:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?

It's getting closer to the weekend, and I'm feeling good!  Better than I did yesterday!

;D

Today's travel destination according to my calendar is Mendoza, Argentina!

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Visit the Andes-framed province of Mendoza to experience the heart of Argentine wine culture and tour its acclaimed vineyards.  Its Malbec wines, made from grapes importated from France and now well established, have put Argentina on the map for oenophiles and gastronomes in the know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2011, 09:56:43 am

Quote from: Kelda on January 20, 2011, 05:20:16 am

Chuck. You're a good man. I like yours and tru's plan of action.

Thanks Kelda!

 :-*

It felt like the right thing to do!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 20, 2011, 04:54:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 20, 2011, 09:56:43 am

It felt like the right thing to do!

It was a great idea.

Too bad only that it was necessary under the circumstances.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 20, 2011, 05:52:08 pm

So, how did you enjoy Argentina!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 20, 2011, 05:53:53 pm

He probably isn't back yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 20, 2011, 06:01:50 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 20, 2011, 05:53:53 pm

He probably isn't back yet.

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 20, 2011, 06:07:16 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 20, 2011, 06:01:50 pm

;) ;D

Or maybe he was a little too enthusiastic about the wine tasting...   ;D

He and the other oenophiles....   ::)

(when I looked that word up, it was explained 'grape nut'  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2011, 06:51:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2011, 09:49:20 am

A phone call to Truman brightened the evening, and I'll be calling on him again tonight to put some plans into motion.

;D

Expect to hear from me this evening between 8 & 9, big brother!  ;D

Quote from: Kelda on January 20, 2011, 05:20:16 am

Chuck. You're a good man. I like yours and tru's plan of action.

Hiya Kelda darlin'!  :-*

I'm glad you like it, and that the plans has gotten such a positive response.

For anyone who is not my "friend" on Facebook, the plan Truman and I came up with was to start a Facebook page dedicated to Rich & Gene as a couple.  It's a place for friends to post pics of them together, and share stories and such.

It's an "invite only" page, so if anyone here has a facebook page and we aren't 'friended' and you want to be in the group, feel free to PM me and I'll friend you.

Here's a link to the page.....not sure it will work, it's not a secret group, but I am not sure whether or not you need to be a member to view it.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_123585271044143&ap=1

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2011, 07:04:47 pm

Hiya again guys.

I just tried the link again, but it didn't take me to the Group page for Rich & Gene, so I would assume that means you need to be a member to see it.

Like I said before, if you have a FB account and knew/spoke with Rich and/or Gene, and want to be in the group, send me a PM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 09:42:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday Friday Friday!!!!

 ;D

Greetings from snowy (again) New Jersey!   :laugh:  We got about 5 more inches of new snow!  I got out and shoveled, cleaned the car, and am at work.  Hoping with the snow and it being Friday, some of my clients will stay home.  LOL

 :laugh: 

Truth be told, it's not bad out, but hey, I can dream, can't I?


Lost another pound!  20 days on the Fat Smash diet, 10 pounds gone!

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2011, 09:50:24 am

In Philadelphia you can barely tell whether it snowed at all. But on the Today show this morning, Central Park looked like it had a fresh coating of whipped cream.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 10:21:54 am

You are such a warm, open, generous, and loving man, Chuck. I love the FB tribute page honoring Gene and Rich's relationship.  Never enough time. Never enough tributes.

I need to sort through my friends list and make sure the appropriate invitees have all been invited.

Lest these gushing compliments increase your already inflated sense of importance, I still want to smack you when you tell me to shut up ;).

The only thing that stops me is fear of getting written out of Meeting before I get written in.  That Peace Testimony can be troublesome once in awhile.  :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 10:22:29 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on January 21, 2011, 09:50:24 am

In Philadelphia you can barely tell whether it snowed at all. But on the Today show this morning, Central Park looked like it had a fresh coating of whipped cream.  :D

Yup!  I saw that!  Lots of white fluffy stuff around!  I'm lovin' this winter!

I just realized I neglected to put today's travel stop.

According to my calendar, today's stop is The Old City in Jerusalem, Isreal.

"Its ancient fortifications and structures, like David's Tower and the Citadel, have been built, rebuilt, and expanded over thousands of years.  Yet Jerusalem, even in the Old City, remains a place full of life, the clatter of souks and markings mingling with the reverence of pilgrimage and prayer."


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 10:23:30 am

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 10:21:54 am

Lest these gushing compliments increase your already inflated sense of importance, I still want to smack you when you tell me to shut up ;).

 :o  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 21, 2011, 12:06:43 pm

Didn't have any snow in Virginia. Happy about it too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 12:13:38 pm

Hiya Big Brother Truman!

 :-*

Glad you got no snow!  Ours is melting today, and the streets are clear.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 01:45:45 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 21, 2011, 12:06:43 pm

Didn't have any snow in Virginia. Happy about it too.

Not here - I treked to work uphill both ways the bus stop in about 6 inches and it's supposed to keep falling through mid-afternoon.

 ::)

It's pretty from the inside looking out.  Or from the top of a ski mountain, not that I'd know about that lately, or even in the near future. *sigh*

Are you my mysterious donor?   ??? :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 21, 2011, 02:31:42 pm

We got 9 inches ( ;)) here in St. Louis Wednesday night and Thursday morn.  Temps in single digits, so I doubt it'll be going anywhere for a while.  Thank goodness for neighborhood kids with their daddy's snowblowers, or it would have been a week before I got done shovelling my driveway.

Chuck, can you give us any more deets on your date for tomorrow?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 02:43:30 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 21, 2011, 02:31:42 pm

Chuck, can you give us any more deets on your date for tomorrow?

His name is Bobby, he's 48, lives about 45 minutes from me, and we're going out for Cuban food for lunch tomorrow.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 02:49:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 02:43:30 pm

His name is Bobby, he's 48, lives about 45 minutes from me, and we're going out for Cuban food for lunch tomorrow.

;D

Cool!  I want to hear about the food, among other things.  Have fun!

 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 04:57:46 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 02:49:17 pm

Cool!  I want to hear about the food, among other things.  Have fun!

 8)

:D  :laugh:


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 05:17:22 pm

Good for you!  I was de-friended by TWO people today!  One was absolutely expected, but I haven't figured out the second.

I figure it's either a conservative TN high school friend who is tired of my gay rights links or a fellow Brokie who is tired of my AIDS Walk fundraising - LOL!!

I suppose there's a third possibility, being stalked by someone with nefarious purposes who decided I'm 'mostly harmless', to quote Douglas Adams.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 21, 2011, 05:20:21 pm

Doesn't FB tell you when someone de-friends you and who it is?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2011, 05:31:26 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 21, 2011, 05:20:21 pm

Doesn't FB tell you when someone de-friends you and who it is?

I don't think so.  Usually, you simply notice you now have 4672 friends instead of 4673. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 05:41:07 pm

No, you can't tell with FB. Marcia de-friended me as I expected and good riddance.

The other is a mystery.  Although I've noticed this number can fluctuate by one or two at any given time. I don't think it is ever 100% accurate.

There is this one evangelical Christian from high school (he was Methodist then) who alternately friends and de-friends with regularity; I just go with his flow; he rarely posts. I seriously think I offend him, then he returns to try to save me, rinse and repeat. It is pretty sad because he is one of the most isolated, lonely people I can think of - and also as deep in The Closet as one can be with the door shut and locked. :/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 21, 2011, 05:47:49 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2011, 05:31:26 pm

I don't think so.  Usually, you simply notice you now have 4672 friends instead of 4673. 

Like I said; a very popular person....    ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 21, 2011, 05:51:13 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 05:41:07 pm

No, you can't tell with FB. Marcia de-friended me as I expected and good riddance.

The other is a mystery.  Although I've noticed this number can fluctuate by one or two at any given time. I don't think it is ever 100% accurate.

There is this one evangelical Christian from high school (he was Methodist then) who alternately friends and de-friends with regularity; I just go with his flow; he rarely posts. I seriously think I offend him, then he returns to try to save me, rinse and repeat. It is pretty sad because he is one of the most isolated, lonely people I can think of - and also as deep in The Closet as one can be with the door shut and locked. :/

But how do you know who it is, if FB doesn't tell you?

I don't think I'll ever understand how FB works!  ::) ;D

LOL at the though of trying to save you, but also very sad the way you describe it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 21, 2011, 06:06:46 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 21, 2011, 05:51:13 pm

But how do you know it's Marcia, if FB doesn't tell you?

I don't think I'll ever understand how FB works!  ::) ;D

you can check your friends list, and see that she's not on it.  i think that's the only way. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 06:14:28 pm

Yes, that's it, Paul - I searched for her and she was gone, like I expected. Poor Rich.

As for the other one, I don't have a master list of the other 4,792 to double check against.  And wouldn't if I did. FB software is flaky at best.

That guy Jason, I mentioned, is currently on the 'off' list though.  Poor guy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 21, 2011, 06:16:49 pm

I really wish someone (i.e., perhaps Chuck or Lynne would explain it best to me, could call me at home) and better explain what's going on in this whole Rich/Gene/Marcia/Bizzy thing, cause I'm getting both versions of various stories pummeled at me.  Wish I knew which one was true...  I really didn't want to get embroiled in this cuz I never even met any of them, but it seems to be becoming an issue, so I'd like to get the facts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 06:34:14 pm

I'm a poor choice, Mandy.  Anything I 'know' about this situation comes second-hand.

What I do know - a hunnerd percent - is that when a loved one dies tragically, a *real* family comes together and grieves their collective loss. They don't argue over material possessions, and they certainly don't involve bereaved children in their adult differences.

And that's all I know for sure. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 21, 2011, 06:34:30 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 21, 2011, 06:06:46 pm

you can check your friends list, and see that she's not on it.  i think that's the only way. 

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 06:14:28 pm

Yes, that's it, Paul - I searched for her and she was gone, like I expected. Poor Rich.

As for the other one, I don't have a master list of the other 4,792 to double check against.  And wouldn't if I did. FB software is flaky at best.

That guy Jason, I mentioned, is currently on the 'off' list though.  Poor guy.

Ok, thanks.

FB doesn't provide you with any shortcuts then.

Actually I don't like FB very much. I'm only there because all the Brokies are there.

But the way the whole thing works is so much inferior to the forums!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 21, 2011, 07:31:31 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 06:34:14 pm

I'm a poor choice, Mandy.  Anything I 'know' about this situation comes second-hand.

What I do know - a hunnerd percent - is that when a loved one dies tragically, a *real* family comes together and grieves their collective loss. They don't argue over material possessions, and they certainly don't involve bereaved children in their adult differences.

And that's all I know for sure. 

Heya, Lynne, that's kind of the point I'm getting at.  If we're all hearing this stuff "second-hand", are we supposed to believe in it without question just because?

I do believe that the closest blood relative (i.e., Bizzy) and/or marital relation (there was none at the time of his death) deserves the keepsakes.  You all can shoot me and disown me if you want to, but please wait till tomorrow cause today's my birthday.

Like I said, I don't know what or who to believe.  Perhaps there's others in the same boat as me.  I do know that Rich professed his undying love for Gene.  I also know that long before that, he felt his undying love for his daughter Bizzy.  And I also know that even longer before that, he proved his love to his wife Marcia.

I really like to have facts straight before I get involved in something, but once I'm there, I'm there for good.  Wish I understood this particular debate better.  I wanna be on the side of the Brokies obviously, but if what Marcia is saying is true, then I have to be on the side of the little girl lost, endlessly missing her father, because that's what I can relate to more than anything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 21, 2011, 07:41:28 pm

It is a good example of why one should have their affairs in order, advanced medical directives, living will, last will and testament, funeral plans, etc. And my affairs are not in order. I have been struggling with that ever since Rich died.

I understand he was in the process of doing that when he died, so there were ideas of what he wanted. And in this situation, as in many, there were no words to dialogue without pain being a component. There was not the benefit of having dealt with such before amongst the parties. They did what they thought was best. It is over now. Time will tell if it was worth it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 07:58:11 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 05:17:22 pm

Good for you!  I was de-friended by TWO people today!  One was absolutely expected, but I haven't figured out the second. :)

lmao!  When this happens to me, it makes me laugh!  I'll notice the number has decreased, and I think, "Oh, someone decided to say "buh-bye".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 07:59:37 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 21, 2011, 05:41:07 pm

There is this one evangelical Christian from high school (he was Methodist then) who alternately friends and de-friends with regularity; I just go with his flow; he rarely posts. I seriously think I offend him, then he returns to try to save me, rinse and repeat. It is pretty sad because he is one of the most isolated, lonely people I can think of - and also as deep in The Closet as one can be with the door shut and locked. :/

That's really sad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2011, 08:00:10 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 21, 2011, 06:16:49 pm

I really wish someone (i.e., perhaps Chuck or Lynne would explain it best to me, could ... better explain what's going on in this whole Rich/Gene/Marcia/Bizzy thing.

Fortunately--I guess--I'm so far out of things that I'm not hearing anything about anything. OTOH, I have been wondering whether anything has been done--by anybody--about setting up a college fund for Elizabeth. I seem to recall that shortly after Rich died there was talk of doing something like this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 08:12:38 pm

Whoa!

My blog has become a hotbed of seriousness.

I don't mean to squash the conversation, but I can only go by a lesson my mother gave me a long time ago.

"When you hear a story, there are three sides, Person A., Person B., and the truth, which is usually somewhere in the middle."

I don't know all that went down, and to be honest, it won't help matters even if I did, it won't bring Rich back.

The sadest part of this is that everyone had something major in common, they all loved Rich.

Gene and I talk as often as schedules allow.  I have no contact with Marcia or Bizzy, as they've both removed me from their friend lists on Facebook.  At one time I did have their address, as I sent Bizzy postcards from London & Rome.  After they removed me from their lists, I took that as a sign that they didn't want any communcication with me.  I'm not one to force myself where I'm not wanted, so I deleted the address from my computer.

I think Truman said it best.  It's over now.

As for my conversations with Gene, they'll stay between Gene and I.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 21, 2011, 09:54:56 pm

Well, Chuck, what I and the police in my town would like to know is why I am getting death threats this evening from a cell number based out of Tullahoma, TN, at 5:51, 5:54, and 5:55 today.  Yeah, I'd say it was getting serious by somebody telling me that Rich died without a will and that I should be filling my own out in time for tomorrow.  I'd say that was pretty serious, wouldn't you???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2011, 10:02:01 pm

I have no idea why anyone would be doing that, and I don't know what to say.

Have the police traced the call?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 21, 2011, 11:03:33 pm

Mandy - Chill, please. The message was from me, but obviously text didn't translate as I intended.  I just meant that we all need to have our affairs in order ASAP so this type of situation can never happen again. I certainly meant no threats.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 22, 2011, 10:49:11 am

I'm calling this case closed, Lynne.  Period.  End of sentence.


Now, let's get on to happier, less scary posts on Chuck's blog, shall we?

Good luck with your lunch date today, Chuck!  Thanks for all your help last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 22, 2011, 02:56:02 pm

Not going to get into the conversation here about Rich/Marcia or otherwise, but to answer your question Jeff, yes, a fund has been set up, which I contributed a small amount to. I know others also contributed. Marcia I believe is the main organiser of the fund. I would assume she would be keeping it for as intended - ie Elizabeth's education.

While I may not agree with some of Marcia's (alleged) actions, I know that she loves her daughter, so I'm confident that our contributions will go to good use. To help Elizabeth have a colleage career which is not tarred by money worries. Which is what we ALL want at the end of the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2011, 11:05:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Late time post for me!  I was very busy today!

I got up at 8, had a workout, got a hair cut, got the car washed, showered, shaved, went on a date that lasted 6 hours (;D ) and got home and listed to some music.

;D

Tomorrow, I hope to sleep in a bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2011, 11:10:22 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 22, 2011, 10:49:11 am

Now, let's get on to happier, less scary posts on Chuck's blog, shall we?

Good luck with your lunch date today, Chuck!

;)

Date went well today!

We went out for lunch, and walked around and window-shopped, and then stopped at a bar for some drinks.  Before we knew it, we had spent 6 hours together.

I got a few kisses goodnight, and an invite out next weekend to brunch.

LOL  If he ever were to see this post, he'd kill me!  While we were having some drinks, we were talking about some of our misadventures with the online dating thing, and he talked about a guy who he had only emailed with who told him that "i've told all my freinds about you" and they hadn't even met yet.

And here I am posting after only one date.  :laugh:

*zips lips for now*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 23, 2011, 12:00:41 am

 ;D  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2011, 01:38:11 am

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Remembering and missing you!

To light a candle for Jackie, choose any unlit candle at Gratefulness.org ~ Paint.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 23, 2011, 06:35:17 am

I'm remembering Jackie today.
And I have you in my thoughts, Chuckie. Sending hugs full of Brokie-love to you.
(((Chuck))) :-*




Here's the complete link to Jackie's candle page:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=paint (http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=paint)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 23, 2011, 06:58:24 am

Thanks for the link Chrissi. I just lit a candle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 23, 2011, 06:59:41 am

Chuck, it sounds like a good date!

Good luck with the next one!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 23, 2011, 10:54:01 am

Good first date! Yay!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 23, 2011, 03:34:54 pm

Hey Chuck, the 1 gruest is over in your music section. I hope they can dance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2011, 04:56:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!  ;D

I wonder if the guest is dancing to some of my great music?  LOL  :laugh:

I had a nice sleep in today, worked out twice, light breakfast, small Italian lunch, and now I'm just relaxing.

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on January 23, 2011, 05:05:18 pm

I hope it isn't Paul!  That man can the soles off your cowboygirl boots!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I've already written about my day, mostly, in my blog, so I need not repeat it here.  I'm very glad you had a wonderful first date, Chuck.

 :-*

Treasure that!  You deserve it!  Real life will encroach soon enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 23, 2011, 09:46:56 pm

I watched this this evening and thought of you.  ;D ;)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JacQWL2IdZA&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2011, 09:05:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, here we are again, back at Monday!

Bleh!

I can't complain though, it was a good weekend, and I started off today with a light breakfast and a workout.

;D




The weekend's tavel destination for my  calendar is St. Lucia


(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Nat_Derek/Cruise_2011/IMG_0223.jpg)


Tourism is vital to Saint Lucia's economy. Its economic importance is expected to continue to increase as the market for bananas becomes more competitive. Tourism tends to be more substantial during the dry season (January to April). Saint Lucia tends to be popular due to its tropical weather and scenery and its numerous beaches and resorts.

Other tourist attractions include a drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs (at Soufrière), the Botanical Gardens, the Majestic twin Peaks "The Pitons", A world heritage site, the rain forests, and Pigeon Island National Park, which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base.

The majority of tourists visit Saint Lucia as part of a cruise. Most of their time tends to be spent in Castries, although Soufriere, Marigot Bay and Gros Islet are popular locations to visit.



Today's travel destination is Luang Prabang, Laos.


(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/isaan/Laos%20-%20Luang%20Prabang/b54f2ed9.jpg)

Most places in Laos are apt to take you back in time, but this is especially true in somnambulte, temple-filled Luang Prabang in the mountainous north.  Hundreds of safron-clad Buddhist monks inhabit its thirty pagodas, and in its unpaved back streets, roosters roam and children play.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 24, 2011, 03:34:06 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 23, 2011, 05:05:18 pm

Real life will encroach soon enough.

What's this mean, Lynne?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2011, 04:00:25 pm

Quote from: Lynne di Licious on January 23, 2011, 05:05:18 pm

Real life will encroach soon enough.

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 24, 2011, 03:34:06 pm

What's this mean, Lynne?

I can't speak for Lynne, but I took it to mean that she's glad I enjoyed the day and date, because come Monday, I'd be back to the daily grind of rising early, working out, commuting, and the work in the cubicle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 24, 2011, 05:06:12 pm

You know Chuck, if you need a travel partner for all these destinations, feel free to inviet (and pay!!) for me! :p

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 24, 2011, 09:05:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, here we are again, back at Monday!

Bleh!

I can't complain though, it was a good weekend, and I started off today with a light breakfast and a workout.

;D




The weekend's tavel destination for my  calendar is St. Lucia


(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Nat_Derek/Cruise_2011/IMG_0223.jpg)


Tourism is vital to Saint Lucia's economy. Its economic importance is expected to continue to increase as the market for bananas becomes more competitive. Tourism tends to be more substantial during the dry season (January to April). Saint Lucia tends to be popular due to its tropical weather and scenery and its numerous beaches and resorts.

Other tourist attractions include a drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs (at Soufrière), the Botanical Gardens, the Majestic twin Peaks "The Pitons", A world heritage site, the rain forests, and Pigeon Island National Park, which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base.

The majority of tourists visit Saint Lucia as part of a cruise. Most of their time tends to be spent in Castries, although Soufriere, Marigot Bay and Gros Islet are popular locations to visit.



Today's travel destination is Luang Prabang, Laos.


(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/isaan/Laos%20-%20Luang%20Prabang/b54f2ed9.jpg)

Most places in Laos are apt to take you back in time, but this is especially true in somnambulte, temple-filled Luang Prabang in the mountainous north.  Hundreds of safron-clad Buddhist monks inhabit its thirty pagodas, and in its unpaved back streets, roosters roam and children play.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 24, 2011, 05:21:59 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 24, 2011, 03:34:06 pm

What's this mean, Lynne?

Its all real, the good the bad and the inbetwixt.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 25, 2011, 07:58:56 am

Hey, folks.  :)

I think that going on a date should be thought of as the 'real' world.
And the daily grind, to keep body and soul together, something else.

.... Unless one prefers going to work, of course.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2011, 09:58:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, we made it through Monday!  How is everyone?

I'm keeping busy at work, and staying sane, so I guess that's good!   Snow is lightly falling right now.  We're not expecting any big accumulation, but it looks pretty out.

According to my calendar, today's travel destination is Salamanca, Spain.

About 15,000 students study in the lovely old city of Salamanca, Spain, which has been a center of learning since its university was founded in 1218.

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p295/dain62/Spain/Salamanca.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2011, 10:07:18 am

Quote from: Kelda on January 24, 2011, 05:06:12 pm

You know Chuck, if you need a travel partner for all these destinations, feel free to invite (and pay!!) for me!  :P

 :laugh:

Oh sure!!!!  I'll just pull that extra cash out of my butt!   :laugh:

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 24, 2011, 05:21:59 pm

Its all real, the good the bad and the inbetwixt.

I can't think of the last time I used or heard the word "inbetwixt".

Quote from: underdown on January 25, 2011, 07:58:56 am

Hey, folks.  :)

I think that going on a date should be thought of as the 'real' world.  And the daily grind, to keep body and soul together, something else.

.... Unless one prefers going to work, of course.  ;D

Good to see ya, Rob!!!  Keeping body and soul together, huh?  Yeah, sometimes that can be a challenge!  As for prefering going to work, I don't get paid to sit around and look good, so I do what I gotta!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 25, 2011, 07:08:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2011, 10:07:18 am

:laugh:

Oh sure!!!!  I'll just pull that extra cash out of my butt!   :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2011, 09:18:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from snowy NJ!

;D

I believe they are predicting 6 - 9 inches of the white stuff here today!  It just won't stop this winter!  Well, at least this summer they won't be talking about water shortages.

 :laugh:

I heard that in Ma. they're expecting 18 - 24 inches today!  :o

So maybe we need to be someplace warm right now.......


According to my travel calendar, today's destination is Fiji!


The many islands of Fiji deliver on their South Seas promise with green hills and waterfalls, colorful villages, and an exceptionally friendly and hospitable people.  Gorgeous palm-fringed beaches lead to warm waters rich in coral and colorful sea life, and snorkeling and diving that is some of the Pacific's best.



(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/itsagoproductions/TicketOutTravel/Fijiislands.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2011, 11:07:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's good to see you all today!

My goodness!  We have another foot of new snow here!  At this rate, we're running out of places to put it!


I guess it's appropriate that this is the travel stop today on my calendar.

Davos and its twin city of Klosters offer top-of-the-lijne skiing for all levels.  Perched at 5,120 feet, Davos is Europe's largest ski resort, while Klosters, smaller and a bit lower, offers an attractive alpine village where you'll want to unpack your bags.

(http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Tonyskidavos/ski%20shots%20for%20website/DSC00681.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 27, 2011, 11:11:57 am

That looks scary!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 27, 2011, 04:11:09 pm

Wow... have you had a snow day at all since the bout of snow before Christmas or have you made it in every day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2011, 05:08:11 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 27, 2011, 04:11:09 pm

Wow... have you had a snow day at all since the bout of snow before Christmas or have you made it in every day?

I've made it in every day.

 ;D


dedication, or insanity?  You be the judge!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 27, 2011, 05:39:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 27, 2011, 05:08:11 pm

I've made it in every day.

 ;D


dedication, or insanity?  You be the judge!  :laugh:

I say insanity!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2011, 09:30:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh my goodness!  Snow is on the way!

:o

Actually, weather forcasters have said that we may only get an inch today, so it's no big deal!

It's friday, and payday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!

And according to my calendar, today's travel destination is Freycinet National Park in Tasmania, Australia.

A view of Wineglass Bay, one of Australia's most beautiful panoramas, rewards hikers at this costal park of white-sand beaches, lapis-blue oceans, and red-granite mountains.  The area on the island of Tasmania is also famous for its seafood, including lobster-sized crayfish.


(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/australien2007/Tasmanien/IMG_4843.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 28, 2011, 11:18:15 am

Couldn't get complete polar opposites of weather between where you are noe and where your travel destination is!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 30, 2011, 08:33:56 pm

Hey Chuck, how was your weekend lil brother? It was almost like spring here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2011, 09:14:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing today?

Yeah, I'm very late today, I've been busy!  :laugh:

This weekend was a date weekend.  On Friday I met Patrick for the first time.  He's from NYC and a choreographer.  He's a few years older than me, and we met for dinner.  Had a lot of fun, and he wants to meet again.

Saturday I met Bobby for a second date.  We went out to lunch, did some shopping, and then went back to his place to talk and relax.

It was a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2011, 09:14:54 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 30, 2011, 08:33:56 pm

Hey Chuck, how was your weekend lil brother? It was almost like spring here.

Hiya Big Brother!  :-*

I've been doing well!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on January 31, 2011, 02:00:15 am

Have a good Monday, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 31, 2011, 06:55:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 26, 2011, 09:18:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Greetings from snowy NJ!

;D

I believe they are predicting 6 - 9 inches of the white stuff here today!  It just won't stop this winter!  Well, at least this summer they won't be talking about water shortages.

 :laugh:

I heard that in Ma. they're expecting 18 - 24 inches today!  :o

So maybe we need to be someplace warm right now.......


According to my travel calendar, today's destination is Fiji!


The many islands of Fiji deliver on their South Seas promise with green hills and waterfalls, colorful villages, and an exceptionally friendly and hospitable people.  Gorgeous palm-fringed beaches lead to warm waters rich in coral and colorful sea life, and snorkeling and diving that is some of the Pacific's best.



(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/itsagoproductions/TicketOutTravel/Fijiislands.jpg)

 :-\ Is that a huge wave, or water flowing uphill ? And is that girl about to get drowned ?  :o

Surfing must be good, there.  :) 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 31, 2011, 06:59:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2011, 10:07:18 am

:laugh:

Oh sure!!!!  I'll just pull that extra cash out of my butt!   :laugh:

I can't think of the last time I used or heard the word "inbetwixt".


Good to see ya, Rob!!!  Keeping body and soul together, huh?  Yeah, sometimes that can be a challenge!  As for prefering going to work, I don't get paid to sit around and look good, so I do what I gotta!  ;)

 There are other benefits for looking good.   ;D

 Like ... TWO fellas on the go ?  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 31, 2011, 07:02:31 am

Quote from: Kelda on January 27, 2011, 05:39:21 pm

I say insanity!

 :laugh:

Chuck is probably a Venus De Milo.  ;)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 31, 2011, 07:09:39 am

 In South Australia, where I grew up was raised, we had crayfish up to 6 kg (about 12 or 13 pounds), until over-fishing reduced the size they could get to before being caught.
Back about then, they were re-named rock lobsters, mainly to suit the US market.
(Apparently, the yanks fell for it, and bought a lot more, but they're not really lobsters).  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 31, 2011, 07:22:52 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on January 30, 2011, 08:33:56 pm

Hey Chuck, how was your weekend lil brother? It was almost like spring here.

Aaahh, Spring. The time when the hearts of all young men turn to thoughts of .....

Phew, bro, some get it just right. Everyone else has the Ma & Pa of the 3 bears porridge.
Too cold up North, stinking hot down here.

Hey, we're about to get a mother of a cyclone in Queensland, in a few days time, and more floods.
Two weeks ago this area was wet and warm, and the lawn was going gangbusters. Now it's just hot and dry, and everything in the garden has wilted. Next week or so it will probably be back to floods. Lucky I'm high in the hills, but getting to the office down in town could be tricky.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 08:40:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing today?

Well, here we are, back at Monday.  Ugh!

I'm holding steady on my diet......no new weight lost, but none gained, so I'm happy with that.

*waves to Truman, Monika, Kelda & Rob*

Good to see you all here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 08:42:15 am

Quote from: underdown on January 31, 2011, 07:02:31 am

:laugh:

Chuck is probably a Venus De Milo.  ;)

:D :laugh:

*waves arms around like Edwina from Ab Fab*

"I've got arms!  I've got arms!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 08:50:09 am

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A "Venus Di Milo" story for you all.

Many years ago (I was probably about 10, my brother Mike was 8 ) I had seen a picture of the Venus Di Milo, but didn't realize that was the statues name, or that the arms had been lost.  I asked my mom about the statue, and apparently mom had no idea about it, so this is how the conversation went.

Chuck:  Mom, look at this picture.

Mom:  Yes?

Mike:  It's a statue.

Chuck:  I know it's a statue.  Why does she have no arms?

Mom:  (slight pause)  Because she was a thief, and after she had stole something, she was caught and as pushiment, they cut off her arms.  

Mike:  Ohhhhhhhh.

Chuck:  Really?

Mom:  Yes, they used to have laws like that.

Mike:  What was her name?

Chuck:  Probably "Greedy Greta".

Mom:   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 31, 2011, 12:33:56 pm

Hey Greedy Greta,
where are we travelling today?

BTW, when I was a kid, I also thought the statue had always been like that - without arms. But I didn't wonder about it; I guess I found her beauty to be just as perfect as I do today.
I just read that she was discovered only in 1820. :o
When my house was built, she was still a sleeping beauty, buried in some Greek field.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 31, 2011, 01:15:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 08:50:09 am

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee85/baphomet_127/Picturesfrommykarmara096.jpg)

A "Venus Di Milo" story for you all.

Many years ago (I was probably about 10, my brother Mike was 8 ) I had seen a picture of the Venus Di Milo, but didn't realize that was the statues name, or that the arms had been lost.  I asked my mom about the statue, and apparently mom had no idea about it, so this is how the conversation went.

Chuck:  Mom, look at this picture.

Mom:  Yes?

Mike:  It's a statue.

Chuck:  I know it's a statue.  Why does she have no arms?

Mom:  (slight pause)  Because she was a thief, and after she had stole something, she was caught and as pushiment, they cut off her arms.  

Mike:  Ohhhhhhhh.

Chuck:  Really?

Mom:  Yes, they used to have laws like that.

Mike:  What was her name?

Chuck:  Probably "Greedy Greta".

Mom:   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 31, 2011, 01:18:57 pm

I don't know what Greedy Greta stole, but it sure wasn't underwear.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 31, 2011, 01:34:52 pm

Back in the dim dark ages when I was training to be a teacher, we went to a demonstration lesson where teacher students sit up the back and observe a lesson being taught. One child was chewing her finger nails and the teacher said "Do not do that or you will end up like Venus de Milo." The student teachers roared laughing but the children were dumbfounded. I always thought it was an example of how NOT to teach a class. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 01:48:08 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 31, 2011, 12:33:56 pm

where are we travelling today?

Traveling destinations are temporarily suspended.....but they will return.

Explanation to follow.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 31, 2011, 02:07:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 01:48:08 pm

Traveling destinations are temporarily suspended.....but they will return.

Explanation to follow.  ;D

Sounds like a story!

Loving that you were on a date twice at the weekend.. go Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 31, 2011, 04:38:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2011, 01:48:08 pm

Traveling destinations are temporarily suspended.....but they will return.

Hunh?
Hmmmm ....
*puts thinking cap on*
.....
*doesn't come up with anything*

Quote

Explanation to follow.  ;D

You are such a tease!
Next time I will eat all the muffins you thought you stored safely for the night, birthday or no.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 01, 2011, 08:01:39 am

 :-\  Quiet in here, tonight.

Oh, at the time of reading Kel's suggestion of insanity, I thought of a little saying we have here about that ...
'She's a Venus De Milo. Nice looking girl, but a bit missing'.

But I guess you worked that out.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 01, 2011, 08:07:30 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 31, 2011, 04:38:18 pm

You are such a tease!
Next time I will eat all the muffins you thought you stored safely for the night, birthday or no.

I got some muffins tonight. But it's been too hot, here, to think of eating. There's a heat wave on in Sydney.

I'll send them over, if you like. (They're Blueberry)

Hey, Chrissy, my first post, yesterday, was stopped because I had... apparently ... already posted within the previous 60 seconds.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2011, 04:42:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

The reason for my travel destinations being temporarily stopped will be posted soon.

;D

Rob, the 60 second rule is to prevent spammers from filling the forum with junk posts.  Spammers will put up post after post after post very quickly.  The 60  second rule discourages them from coming here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 01, 2011, 10:19:18 pm

Surprise! Chuck and Matt in LA !!!!!!!!   :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2011, 11:06:07 pm

And that's why the travel calendar is not being updated, I'm actually traveling.  Matt says "Gidday" to you all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 02, 2011, 12:01:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2011, 11:06:07 pm

And that's why the travel calendar is not being updated, I'm actually traveling.  Matt says "Gidday" to you all!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Gidday, Matt (and Chuckie!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2011, 12:37:24 am

Gidday back atcha, Chuck and Matt!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 02, 2011, 01:46:04 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 01, 2011, 10:19:18 pm

Surprise! Chuck and Matt in LA !!!!!!!!   :o :o :o

Oh, so he was leaving on a jetplane yesterday! ;D
I wondered if that was it.



Yee-Haw, Chuck and Matt! Have a blast. :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: SaraB on February 02, 2011, 03:04:38 am

Hi Chuck - good to see you there!  Have a great time, both of you :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 02, 2011, 05:11:29 am

Yay for Matt and Chuck meet up in LA!

Double Yay!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2011, 06:04:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2011, 04:42:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


Rob, the 60 second rule is to prevent spammers from filling the forum with junk posts.  Spammers will put up post after post after post very quickly.  The 60  second rule discourages them from coming here.

Well, I know that, but I had just logged on, in my lunch break, and it was my first post for the day. Not the second one within 60 seconds. I saw Matt in your blog and wanted to say a quick 'Hi' before he disappeared. Then I couldn't post again for a minute, and it was too late (Matt doesn't hang around long).  :)
Maybe logging on counts as the first activity, and we have to wait a minute to post ? :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 02, 2011, 06:13:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2011, 11:06:07 pm

And that's why the travel calendar is not being updated, I'm actually traveling.  Matt says "Gidday" to you all!

That's a date with THREE fellas in a week !  :o   ;D

You know the saying ...
'Date a fella who is good looking' .. one who is rich and generous .. one who is sweet natured and a joy to be with.

... But make sure they never meet !'

Oh, and 'Hi' Matt. Hope you have a great time.  :)

*Hey! I'm such a slow typist I don't have to worry about the 60 second rule.*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 02, 2011, 01:54:54 pm

Chuck, I'm so thrilled for you, bud!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2011, 03:18:48 pm

Quote from: underdown on February 02, 2011, 06:13:35 am

That's a date with THREE fellas in a week !  :o   ;D

You know the saying ...
'Date a fella who is good looking' .. one who is rich and generous .. one who is sweet natured and a joy to be with.

... But make sure they never meet !'

Oh, and 'Hi' Matt. Hope you have a great time.  :)

 :laugh:

First of all, it's good to see all the posts here!  ;D  I'm glad you all enjoyed the surprise.

As for the "3 guys in one week"  :laugh: if that were true, I'd be very tired.  :laugh:  Matthew and I are just friends, and we haven't had the opportunity to see each other since I was in NZ in '09.  When this opportunity arrived, I wasn't about to say "no".

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 02, 2011, 03:24:42 pm

Hope you all are having a wonderful time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 02, 2011, 05:33:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2011, 11:06:07 pm

And that's why the travel calendar is not being updated, I'm actually traveling.  Matt says "Gidday" to you all!

Wow. You went to LA, just like that?


 :o ;D


Have a great time, Chuck and Matt!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 02, 2011, 05:34:56 pm

Quote from: Cally on February 02, 2011, 03:04:38 am

Hi Chuck - good to see you there!  Have a great time, both of you :).

Hey, look what the wind blew in!   ;D

Hi Sara  :-*, welcome to BetterMost!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 02, 2011, 05:39:49 pm

Chuck, I hope you can get back East without all sorts of airport tie-ups due to the snow.  Take care!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 03, 2011, 01:21:32 am

Fantastic that you could catch up with Matt in LA.....and how cool, to get on a plane and fly all the way accross the country to do it...

Have a great time, you two. xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2011, 03:42:24 am

Gidday everyone!

It's almost midnight in LA, I've just let Matthew off at his hotel with the rest of his crew.

It was a great few days.

Much eating, some drinking, shopping (Matthew's a shop-a-holic :laugh:), and coaster rides at Universal Studios.  LOL

I'm flying home tomorrow.  From what I've seen of the weather, snow comes late tomorrow night, but I'm landing in NJ before that.  I think all should be fine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 04, 2011, 11:02:33 am

Hey Chuck, and 1 guest, sounds like you had a great trip, and perfect timing. Hope you have a safe flight back and don't get stuck in Pookipsie, or how ever you spel it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 04, 2011, 06:58:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2011, 03:42:24 am

Gidday everyone!

It was a great few days.

Sure was  :)

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2011, 03:42:24 am

Much eating, some drinking, shopping (Matthew's a shop-a-holic :laugh:), and coaster rides at Universal Studios.  LOL

Too much eating for sure, ummm I am not the only one whom shopped  :P,  yup and as to the coaster rides, I laughed the whole ride - we did one ride 5 times!!!

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2011, 03:42:24 am

I'm flying home tomorrow.  From what I've seen of the weather, snow comes late tomorrow night, but I'm landing in NJ before that.  I think all should be fine!

Safe travels buddy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on February 04, 2011, 10:43:40 pm

Really, really terrific, guys!

I hope there's a roller coaster picture.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 05, 2011, 12:32:38 am

I would like to see that too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 05, 2011, 11:41:46 am

Almost 5.5 months ago that was me and cal. I liked the mummy ride. And the king Kong and simpsons one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2011, 12:04:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I slept in today, and it felt good!  Today also marks going back on the diet, which doesn't feel good! :laugh:

It was fun in LA, but it's good to be back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 06, 2011, 07:37:36 am

Great that you had a good time in LA, Chuck.
Welcome home.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2011, 02:41:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Are you ready for some football?

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/achillefs/Funny%20gif%20animations/36_7_24.gif)

I will admit, I don't even know who's playing today!  :laugh:

I'm going to a superbowl party to hang with friends and have some food.  Don't need to know who's playing.  LOL

Anyone else doing a Superbowl party today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 06, 2011, 02:45:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2011, 02:41:25 pm

Are you ready for some football?

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/achillefs/Funny%20gif%20animations/36_7_24.gif)

I will admit, I don't even know who's playing today!  :laugh:

I'm going to a superbowl party to hang with friends and have some food.  Don't need to know who's playing.  LOL

Anyone else doing a Superbowl party today?

I just asked about it on our Super Bowl thread (see banner for link). I'm relieved at least one BetterMostian will be at a Super Bowl party. :laugh:

BTW, it's the Steelers vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2011, 02:56:41 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 06, 2011, 02:45:38 pm

BTW, it's the Steelers vs. the Green Bay Packers.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

How funny that I have to hear from a member from Germany about who is in the American superbowl?

Thanks Chrissi!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2011, 06:14:38 pm

Some of the new clothes I got in LA.




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Post by: Kelda on February 06, 2011, 06:37:09 pm

very cute!

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2011, 11:16:38 pm

I just got a call from the Superbowl party (I left early).

I won the grand prize of $45.00 and a trophy with my name on it.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 07, 2011, 05:28:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2011, 11:16:38 pm

I just got a call from the Superbowl party (I left early).

I won the grand prize of $45.00 and a trophy with my name on it.  :D

:laugh: and you didnt even know who was playing!

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2011, 11:02:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is had a great weekend!  And here we are, back at Monday.

Ugh!   :-\

Today I reinstate the travel locations.  Here is a list (no pics) of the places from last week:

1-29 & 30 - Rio De Janeiro
1-31 - Kata Juta
2-1 -  Budapest
2-2 - Myanmar
2-3 - Iquitos, Peru
2-4 - Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
2-5 & 6 - Big Sky, Montana


Today's (2/7) travel destination, Ang Thung National Marine Park.

Long sweeps of empty white beaches on the island of Koh Samui merge into the blue-gree waters of Ang Thong National Marine Park, a popular destination for world-class diving and awesome snorkeling in the Gulf of Siam.




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Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2011, 08:47:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Wooooo whooo!  7 hours of sleep!  Yay!   After only 4 yesterday, I was happy to get real sleep last night!

And now, today's travel destination!


Colonia Del Sacramento - Uruguay.

Colonia is the underappreciated gem of Uruguay, with a preserved urban core of whitewashed buildings, tile-and-stucco homes, and Uruguay's oldest church.  A favorite day trip from nearby Buenos Aires, it attracts the visiting Argentines with its colonial riverside charm, good restaurants, and small museums.




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Post by: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2011, 04:23:56 pm

    Hey Chuckles;
     I have just caught up on your blog.  I have been watching your calendar trips.  I
have been rather curious about them.  I know its not a real trip, because the destinations are so far apart and there is no way you could really make them all.
In the time that you have allotted to do them.  Therefor I have come to the conclusion
that it is virtual trips.  Which is a wonderful idea.  I should do that too.  Seeing as how I am such a homebody.  I dont get out a lot, except once a week, we go to the movie and dinner.  We sometimes do it more than once if there are specific movies to see, that we are particularly interested in.  We have seen most of the really interesting ones this year.  We haven't seen "the kids are ok"  or a couple of others, but it has been overall a great year for great movies.  They have been wonderful.
Mostly unusual in the overall scheme of things.  I am interested in seeing the Oscars this year.  They have not made too many glaring mistakes I don't think. 
   I was disappointed that Mark Walhburg didnt get nominated for the Fighter.  Other than that, It was pretty fair.
   Seems you are doing well on your diet too.  Your face really shows the thinning down to me.  You were downright dapper and handsome in that button down shirt, with the tie, lincs and pocket square to match.. whooee.  great.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2011, 07:26:59 pm

Geez, I'm so glad the work day is over! 

I was good for nothing today, and here's the proof!

LOL   Well, one of my RMs (Janice) asked me to complete a spreadsheet for her with all the balances of ABC Company.  I did it first thing in the morning, and emailed it to her.

She replies this afternoon to say the figures don't look right.  I review my work, and discover I did the accounts of ACD Company by mistake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2011, 07:38:22 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2011, 04:23:56 pm

Hey Chuckles;

Hiya Janice!   How are you?

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2011, 04:23:56 pm

I have just caught up on your blog.  I have been watching your calendar trips.  I have been rather curious about them.  I know its not a real trip, because the destinations are so far apart and there is no way you could really make them all in the time that you have allotted to do them.  Therefor I have come to the conclusion that it is virtual trips.  Which is a wonderful idea.  I should do that too.  Seeing as how I am such a homebody.  I dont get out a lot, except once a week, we go to the movie and dinner. 

Once a week for dinner?  Sometimes that's more tan me!  LOL  Some weeks are very slow for me!

The travel calendar is an actual calendar that I was given for Christmas by Matthew.  It's called "1,000 Places to See Before You Die", and I wasn't that thrilled with the title when it arrived shortly before my birthday.  :laugh:   It's a desktop calendar where you get a new picture each day, of the destination for the day.  So each day I come here and post the location the calendar says to be.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2011, 04:23:56 pm

We sometimes do it more than once if there are specific movies to see, that we are particularly interested in.  We have seen most of the really interesting ones this year.  We haven't seen "the kids are ok"  or a couple of others, but it has been overall a great year for great movies.  They have been wonderful.  Mostly unusual in the overall scheme of things.

 

As usual, I haven't seen any of the major movies, except for Black Swan, which I saw last week and loved!  Natalie Portman is fantastic and I can see why she's nominated for the Oscar.  She truly deserves it.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2011, 04:23:56 pm

I am interested in seeing the Oscars this year.  They have not made too many glaring mistakes I don't think.   I was disappointed that Mark Walhburg didnt get nominated for the Fighter.  Other than that, It was pretty fair.

I was surprised by that omission as well.  I haven't seen the movie, but heard from people who did and they all agreed that Mark's performance is fantastic!

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on February 08, 2011, 04:23:56 pm

Seems you are doing well on your diet too.  Your face really shows the thinning down to me.  You were downright dapper and handsome in that button down shirt, with the tie, lincs and pocket square to match.. whooee.  great.

Well thanks so much, Darlin'!!!  The accessories you mention were also given to me by Matthew.  He's become one of my closest friends, and we both exchange gifts for Christmas. 

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2011, 08:59:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

So, are y'all humpin' around?  :laugh:

Who has good plans for Valentine's Day weekend?

The weekend is busy for me!  My brother's bday is Saturday, Sunday is my parents' wedding anniversary, and Monday is Valentine's Day.

We're all celebrating on Tuesday when we all go out to lunch together to celebrate this, and the fact that Tuesday is my dad's last radiation treatment.

;D

And now, today's travel destination!


Marie Galante - Lesser Antilles.

The pastoral allure of Marie Galante, a small island off the shore of Guadeloupe, is rarely matched in the Caribbean.  Scores of plantations, windmills, and the occasional oxcart attest to the importance of sugarcane and rum on an island where tourism is given little heed.




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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2011, 12:44:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2011, 08:59:30 am

Who has good plans for Valentine's Day weekend?

I do: to studiously ignore it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 09, 2011, 02:20:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2011, 08:59:30 am

The weekend is busy for me!  My brother's bday is Saturday, Sunday is my parents' wedding anniversary, and Monday is Valentine's Day.

We're all celebrating on Tuesday when we all go out to lunch together to celebrate this, and the fact that Tuesday is my dad's last radiation treatment.

And now, today's travel destination!


Marie Galante - Lesser Antilles.

The pastoral allure of Marie Galante, a small island off the shore of Guadeloupe, is rarely matched in the Caribbean.  Scores of plantations, windmills, and the occasional oxcart attest to the importance of sugarcane and rum on an island where tourism is given little heed.




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Your dad was having radiation treatment? So glad its finished and I hope its gone well for him. xxx

Marie Galante looks gorgeous..

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2011, 03:16:28 pm

Quote from: Kelda on February 09, 2011, 02:20:56 pm

Your dad was having radiation treatment? So glad its finished and I hope its gone well for him. xxx

Yes, he was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer.  I really didn't talk about it because it was never "life or death" for him.

Allow me to explain:

4 years ago dad had an enlarged prostate.  He went through tests and came back clear, it was just a mild infection.  However, his doctor informed him that since that incident occured, he should be much more vigilant with his prostate exams, so he started to get them done every six months.

At his last exam in October, something turned up and he tested positive for cancer.  His doctor told him they found it so early that one of his options was to do "nothing", and if he decided to do that, the doctor gave him 10 -15 years.

Dad didn't want to do "nothing" so he opted for radiation treatment, and was given a 100% recovery rate.  He's been getting treatments since around the end of November, and his last treatment will be Tuesday next week.  As of then, he'll be cancer free.

Obviously, he'll have to still monitor closely, but there is no immediate danger.

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Post by: southendmd on February 09, 2011, 03:28:09 pm

Thanks for the update, Chuck.  I'm glad your dad is almost done with that.

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Post by: Sason on February 09, 2011, 03:38:47 pm

Glad it was discovered and treated so early, Chuck.

Best wishes to your dad.

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Post by: Kelda on February 09, 2011, 05:30:03 pm

Sounds like a good outcome. Big hugs to you and your family.

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2011, 08:45:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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how is everyone doing today?

;D

Today's travel destination:   Madagascar.

The Republic of Madagascar (older name Malagasy Republic) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world.  Madagascar is home to as many as 12,000 of the world's plant species.  Approximately 80% of all plant and animal species found in Madagascar are endemic, including the lemur.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 10, 2011, 09:58:55 am

Did someone say "lemur"?
I like to move it move it.

(http://dailyskew.com/uploaded_images/pk_madagascar_lemurs-730179.jpg)

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Post by: Sason on February 10, 2011, 10:07:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2011, 08:45:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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how is everyone doing today?

;D

Today's travel destination:   Madagascar.

The Republic of Madagascar (older name Malagasy Republic) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world.  Madagascar is home to as many as 12,000 of the world's plant species.  Approximately 80% of all plant and animal species found in Madagascar are endemic, including the lemur.


(http://www.travelvivi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/madagascar1.jpg)

It's beautiful there, and bears a certain resemblance to this:



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Can you tell I'm sorting my Alberta pics?  ;D

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 10, 2011, 11:27:07 am

I wanna go!

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Post by: Sason on February 10, 2011, 12:58:29 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 10, 2011, 11:27:07 am

I wanna go!

Well, you have your chance in July!

Maybe not for Madagascar, but for Alberta!

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2011, 09:18:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday, and Payday!

That's always a great combination!

I've already did my budgeting/juggling this morning, all necessary funds are where they are supposed to go, and all bills are covered.

What a good feeling!


Now that I'm at work, here is today's travel destination:


Patagonia, Chile

The spectacular filigreed coast of southern Chile is home to startling land and seascapes as well as icy channels, lonely islands, and majestic fjords that are said to outnumber Norway.  Cruise ships ply the chilly waters amid stunning views!

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2011, 03:08:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great Saturday! 

It's a relaxing day, and I'm going out to friends' house for dinner and chilling out.  I've got one workout done, and one more to go before dinner.

 :laugh:

What's new and exciting everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 12, 2011, 06:33:05 pm

I thought I sold a house but it fell through.

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Post by: Shasta542 on February 12, 2011, 08:08:40 pm

I worked at the ACT today. The kids were great. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2011, 02:14:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone's weekend going?

Dinner last night with my friends was a lot of fun, had a great meal (noodles and swedish meatballs) good desserts (Italian pastries and red velvet cake) and lots of laughs!



I just saw a travel commercial for Key West, and it's called "Out Before It Was In".

;D


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpo2sS6PzlA[/youtube]

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2011, 02:16:06 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 12, 2011, 06:33:05 pm

I thought I sold a house but it fell through.

Well shit!  I'm sorry to hear that!  I hope that your next deal is a success!

Quote from: Shasta542 on February 12, 2011, 08:08:40 pm

I worked at the ACT today. The kids were great. :)

I miss working with kids!  It sounds like you had a good experience!   ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2011, 02:32:55 pm

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!  46 years today!



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Post by: southendmd on February 13, 2011, 02:38:04 pm

Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. D!  Thank you for having Chuck!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2011, 03:56:45 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 12, 2011, 06:33:05 pm

I thought I sold a house but it fell through.

 :o  Was it a sinkhole?  ???

 ;)

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Post by: Sophia on February 13, 2011, 04:53:34 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 10, 2011, 09:58:55 am

Did someone say "lemur"?
I like to move it move it.

(http://dailyskew.com/uploaded_images/pk_madagascar_lemurs-730179.jpg)

                            I am listening.               

 [youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91pJDut50E&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on February 13, 2011, 04:56:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 13, 2011, 02:38:04 pm

Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. D!  Thank you for having Chuck!

I can only agree

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Post by: Kelda on February 13, 2011, 06:03:04 pm

46 years.. wow o wow!

Tru - sorry to hear the house sale fell through.

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Post by: tampatalon on February 14, 2011, 05:18:43 am

Happy Aniversary & Happy Valentines!

Steve

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2011, 07:11:59 am

Quote from: tampatalon on February 14, 2011, 05:18:43 am

Happy Aniversary & Happy Valentines!

Steve

Steve!  (((hugs)))   Good to see you here!

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 14, 2011, 08:57:21 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 13, 2011, 03:56:45 pm

:o  Was it a sinkhole?  ???

 ;)

Naw, it was a case of the lords will, he didn't want them to have that house.

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 14, 2011, 08:58:32 am

Happy Valentines Day little brother, have a wonderful time.

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2011, 09:19:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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how is everyone doing today?

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Today's travel destination is Grenadines, Lesser Antilles.

Tiny Bequia, a whaling station in the days of Moby Dick, maintains its seafaring heritage along with its sunny serenity.  Most of its 5,000 inhabitants are employed as fishermen, sailors, or master boat builders, though these days many work in tourism, hosting those who arrive here before setting off to explore the Grenadine Archipelago.


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Post by: Meryl on February 14, 2011, 12:02:12 pm

Happy Valentine's Day, Chuck! (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/beatingheart.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2011, 04:08:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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how is everyone doing today?

Sorry for the late appearance today, it was a little busy this morning!  ;D

I slept in today, and then had some work to do, a dentist appointment to get the teeth cleaned, and then lunch with the family to celebrate my brother Chris' bday, my parents' anniversary, St. Val's Day, and my dad's last radiation treatement.  His last appointment went well, and has a clean bill of health.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 15, 2011, 04:53:49 pm

Well, I gotta say, that's some reasons for celebrating!!

Congrats to you and yours, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2011, 08:57:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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how is everyone doing today?

Happy hump day!  ;D

Well, the temps are going higher here!  We're supposed to be near 60 by end of the week!  :o  The snow should be all gone soon!

And then we'll be ready for the next storm!  ;D

Today's travel destination:

In its majestic, gilded 19th century theater, the Bolshoi, one of the world's great ballet and operatic companies, maintains its repertory of Russian classics while also performing newer, more adventurous works.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2011, 11:27:18 am

Just had my annual review!

Won't go into specifics, but let's just say it went well.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on February 16, 2011, 11:45:31 am

seems like you´ve had a good week, Chuck! Enjoy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 16, 2011, 12:36:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2011, 11:27:18 am

Just had my annual review!

Won't go into specifics, but let's just say it went well.

 ;D

yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2011, 09:01:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

how is everyone doing today?

Today's travel destination:

Anguilla - Lesser Antilles

Anguilla is a mostly flat, scrubby island that's light on interior scenery, but its confectionery 12-mile perimeter has some of the most picture-perfect white-sand beaches anywhere, as well as clean, clear water, undisturbed reefs, and a cluster of world-ranked hotels.






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2011, 08:51:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Welcome to Friday!

I have a three day weekend, Monday is President's Day.   ;D  It sure will be nice to sleep in!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  Tonight is some shopping, and tomorrow morning and early afternoon I'll be in NYC.  The rest of the weekend is free.


Today's travel destination:


Matobo National Park, Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe


In the bizarre landscape of the Matobo Hills, time and the elements have sculpted chunks fo granite into fanciful shapes and knobby outcrops in a natural rock garden.  Besides bewitching human visitors, the park shelpers wildlife including leopards, cheetahs, and high numbers of black and white rhinos.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Amalinda019.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2011, 12:56:37 pm

Just took a quick walk down the street from my job to Game Stop, a video game dealer.

Got two new games for the Wii system at home.


(http://www.coupongeek.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/just-dance-wii.jpg)(http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wii-just-dance-2-sale.jpg)


My friend Corrine told me she has these games, and they are fun and you work up a big sweat, which is what I want!  I'll be trying them out tonight after work.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 18, 2011, 04:27:56 pm

oooh! enjoy - they are meant to be fun...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2011, 11:37:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My goodness, I'm here late today!

:o

I got up early, work out, Dance Party, went to NYC, came home, had lunch, took a nap, another workout, Dance Party again, dinner, and now I'm here.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 20, 2011, 06:45:55 pm

That was a good recommendation by your friend it seems!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2011, 07:06:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from frigid NJ!

It was cold today, but I stayed indoors where it was warm!  ;D :D :D

Tomorrow is a bank holiday, so I can sleep in!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2011, 07:07:57 pm

Quote from: Kelda on February 20, 2011, 06:45:55 pm

That was a good recommendation by your friend it seems!

Oh yes!  I've used it three times yesterday, and three times today.  I now do it just after a work out, so it's increasing my workout times by about 15 minutes each session. 

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 20, 2011, 11:59:42 pm

I can TOTALLY see you dancing around your basement to tapes like that.  Sounds like a wonderful workout, as well as bunches of fun and good music.

Sleep in late tomorrow.  You don't get those chances too often:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2011, 11:05:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It was sooooo nice to sleep in today!  ;D

Oh, and we have about 4 inches of new snow today!  Pics to follow when a commercial break comes on!  I'm busy watching trash tv.

I'm supposed to go out for lunch today, we'll see if that still happens.

travel destination will return tomorrow, when I get back to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2011, 11:06:05 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 20, 2011, 11:59:42 pm

I can TOTALLY see you dancing around your basement to tapes like that.  Sounds like a wonderful workout, as well as bunches of fun and good music.

Sleep in late tomorrow.  You don't get those chances too often:)

lmao!  You're not the only person to say that to me, Mandy.   I've had a lot of fun listening to those songs and trying to do the dancing that I see on the screen.

It's one hell of a good workout!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 21, 2011, 05:22:38 pm

Where's that dadgummed pic of you staring up at the disco ball with Meryl beside you when I need it ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2011, 05:28:43 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 21, 2011, 05:22:38 pm

Where's that dadgummed pic of you staring up at the disco ball with Meryl beside you when I need it ???

I'm sure it will turn up somewhere.   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 21, 2011, 06:44:49 pm

Happy to oblige!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2011, 07:51:34 pm

Thanks so much, big brother Paul!

 ::)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 21, 2011, 09:24:06 pm

Thanks also, Paul.  If that picture doesn't epitomize Chuck, then I don't know what does.  I never, ever get tired of looking at how gloriously happy is in that one.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on February 22, 2011, 12:46:43 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 21, 2011, 05:22:38 pm

Where's that dadgummed pic of you staring up at the disco ball with Meryl beside you when I need it ???

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2011, 09:16:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Sending my thoughts and prayers to the people of ChristChurch, New Zealand today.  I sincerely hope that the loss of life is as minimal as possible (although even one life lost is too many) and that the damage will be repaired as quickly as possible.

Be strong, Kiwis, and keep the faith that your city will be restored to the beauty that is the norm.  I look forward to seeing it again one day.


Matthew, I know it's very hard for you to be away from your family at this time, and I'm sending you all the positive thoughts that I have.  I love you buddy.


Today's travel destination:

Chateau De Versailles in France.

Scene of the marriage of Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette and earlier the lavish playground of Louis XIV the Sun King, Versailles today draws flocks of visitors who come to see its royal bedchambers, 236-foot-long Hall of Mirrors, and acres of artistically designed gardens.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 22, 2011, 01:45:29 pm

My thoughts also to Matthew and all the people of ChristChurch.


Hi, Chuck, hope you are doing well today.


I'm catching up on your blog, right now it's Christmas Eve where I'm reading.  Sure puts me in the spirit again.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 22, 2011, 01:49:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2010, 07:34:39 am

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 :o    :o

And you didn't get a work delay for that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 22, 2011, 02:52:38 pm

Quote from: dejavu on February 22, 2011, 01:45:29 pm

I'm catching up on your blog, right now it's Christmas Eve where I'm reading.  Sure puts me in the spirit again.   :)

LOL :laugh:


Welcome back, Debbie! Good to see you around these parts again! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 22, 2011, 09:14:11 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 22, 2011, 02:52:38 pm

Welcome back, Debbie! Good to see you around these parts again! :)

Hi, Chrissi!  Thanks.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2011, 09:06:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a good Hump Day!  It's mid-week already!  The weekend will be here shortly!  ;D

Today's travel destination:

The Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest faunal reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania. It was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist.

The reserve covers a total area of 54,600 km² (21,081 square miles), has additional buffer zones. Within the reserve no permanent human habitation or permanent structures are permitted. All (human) entry and exit is carefully controlled by the Wildlife Division of the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Some of the typical animals of the savanna (for example elephants, hippopotami, African Wild Dog, cape buffalo and crocodiles) can be found in this park in larger numbers than in any other African game reserve or national park.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 23, 2011, 01:41:26 pm

I see giraffes!   :D


Good afternoon, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2011, 09:04:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well and having a good week.  The weekend is here soon, does anyone have any plans?  My Saturday is free, but Sunday is booked.  A friend's daughter's baton competition in the morning, lunch with friends in the afternoon, and Oscar party at night.


Today's travel destination:

Copacabana - Bolivia

This sunny little town, not the beach in Rio de Janeiro, is the original Copacabana.  Near the border of Peru and sitting on the shores of Lake Titicaca, liong considered the cradle of the Inca civilization, it is also the ideal departure point for the lake's islands, where a traditional culture hangs on.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2011, 09:47:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2011, 09:04:23 am

A friend's daughter's baton competition in the morning.

Hmm. (Visualizes Chuck in white boots and red sequins twirling his baton. ...)

Oh, the humanity!

 ;D  :-*

Quote

Copacabana - Bolivia

(Hums. ...)

"His name was Lola, he was a show girl. ..."

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2011, 08:48:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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We made it to Friday!   ;D

I hope that everyone has good plans for the weekend!

Today's travel destination:

Torres del Paine National Park - Patagonia, Chile.


A solitary region of overwhelming beauty, the 600,000 acres of Torres del Paine National Park hold 10,000-foot granite peaks, deep aquamarine lakes, rushing rivers, groaning glaciers, pampas, fjords, and wildlife galore.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on February 25, 2011, 12:37:52 pm

Good morning, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 27, 2011, 12:31:25 am

You know if I meet Annie Proulx again I am going to tell her that people with bad teeth can still dance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2011, 08:47:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are, back at Monday!

 >:(

I will be good for nothing today at work!  ugh!

I was on the run all day yesterday, capping the day with an Oscar party.  I got home just after 10:15, and couldn't fall asleep until 11:30.  Dinner was Chinese food, and I guess it was salty, and I woke up at 3am with a dried out throat and my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth.

I drank some water and then couldn't fall asleep until 4:00, and was up by 5.

I'm not amused.

Today's travel destination:

The Great Barrier Reef - The largest marine preserve in the world, the Great Barrier Reef is home to a stupefying profusion of sea creatures.  Although the reef is a favorite palce for sailing and excellent snorkeling, the only way to grasp its diversity is to dive into its depths.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2011, 09:55:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2011, 08:47:37 am

>:(

I will be good for nothing today at work!  ugh!

I was on the run all day yesterday, capping the day with an Oscar party.  I got home just after 10:15, and couldn't fall asleep until 11:30.  Dinner was Chinese food, and I guess it was salty, and I woke up at 3am with a dried out throat and my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth.

I drank some water and then couldn't fall asleep until 4:00, and was up by 5.

I'm not amused.

I was awakened by a thunderstorm some time in the wee hours of the morning.  >:(  I'm not amused, either. I am in a very cranky mood this morning, and I don't know why. I had a pretty nice weekend. It isn't just that it's Monday, because I was in a completely opposite mood last Monday. Maybe when I get more caffeine in my system I will feel better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2011, 10:22:25 am

I drank my kava kava tea and slept like a log all night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2011, 11:01:57 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 28, 2011, 10:22:25 am

I drank my kava kava tea and slept like a log all night.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2011, 11:20:03 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 28, 2011, 10:22:25 am

I drank my kava kava tea and slept like a log all night.

All covered with moss and toadstools?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 28, 2011, 01:43:34 pm

I had a suite in a local hotel to watch the Oscars cause I don't have cable.  Was so obsessed with watching the TV after that I didn't sleep at all.  Had to finally check out early to come home and take a nap, ha-ha!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 28, 2011, 02:16:56 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 28, 2011, 01:43:34 pm

I had a suite in a local hotel to watch the Oscars cause I don't have cable.  Was so obsessed with watching the TV after that I didn't sleep at all.  Had to finally check out early to come home and take a nap, ha-ha!

Wow! You must really like the Oscars!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 28, 2011, 04:00:07 pm

Um, yeah.  I love movies pretty much more than life itself, Kelda.  In the 1987 Oscars, I picked every single category dead-on.  How sad is that?  Last night, I was only 9 for 24.  Kind of an embarrassing thing to say.  But yes indeedy, I do love me some Oscars.  Fave night of the year:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2011, 05:41:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2011, 11:01:57 am

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Da Shizel!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2011, 05:43:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 28, 2011, 11:20:03 am

All covered with moss and toadstools?

I dreamed I was trying to hand people money with my toes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2011, 07:10:36 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 28, 2011, 05:43:39 pm

I dreamed I was trying to hand people money with my toes.

??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2011, 07:13:36 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 28, 2011, 05:43:39 pm

I dreamed I was trying to hand people money with my toes.

Coins or bills?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 28, 2011, 07:38:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 28, 2011, 07:13:36 pm

Coins or bills?

A wad of ones, like you would put in a strippers g-string.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2011, 11:18:05 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 28, 2011, 07:38:05 pm

A wad of ones, like you would put in a strippers g-string.  :laugh:

Only "ones"?!?!?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2011, 08:55:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Slept much better last night!  I'm feeling a little more energy today, which is good since I have stuff to get done here at work today.

Oh, and today is a cowoker's birthday.  I usually get in early and decorate the person's cube with balloons and such to commemorate the day.

Not today, and the birthday boy got here even earlier and was sitting in his cube, so I couldn't get my stuff done!

:o

Today is tax day!  I have an appointment on my lunch hour and I'm getting my taxes done.  Fingers crossed for a nice refund!

;D


Today's Travel Destination:

Kalahari Desert - South Africa

The Kalahari Desert is a large arid to semi-arid sandy area in Southern Africa extending 900,000 square kilometres (350,000 sq mi), covering much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa, as semi-desert, with huge tracts of excellent grazing after good rains. The Kalahari supports some animals and plants because most of it is not a true desert.

Ancient dry riverbeds—called omuramba—traverse the Central Northern reaches of the Kalahari and provide standing pools of water during the rainy season. Previously havens for wild animals from elephant to giraffe, and for predators such as lion and cheetah, the riverbeds are now mostly grazing spots, though leopard or cheetah can still be found.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 01, 2011, 12:35:20 pm

Hi, Chuck!  Glad you slept better last night, that makes a big difference.

Good luck with the taxes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2011, 01:32:51 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 27, 2011, 12:31:25 am

You know if I meet Annie Proulx again I am going to tell her that people with bad teeth can still dance.

Hunh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 01, 2011, 01:41:14 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on February 27, 2011, 12:31:25 am

You know if I meet Annie Proulx again I am going to tell her that people with bad teeth can still dance.

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 01, 2011, 01:32:51 pm

Hunh?

Ok, I read the Bird Cloud thread and know it must have something to do with her memoir.
Still not much wiser.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2011, 03:17:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2011, 08:55:22 am

Today is tax day!  I have an appointment on my lunch hour and I'm getting my taxes done.  Fingers crossed for a nice refund!

Doin' the happy dance!  ;D



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 01, 2011, 03:21:35 pm

Good news, Chuckie? 

Does this mean you'll be doing more traveling this year?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 01, 2011, 03:42:06 pm

you got a rebate? Yay!

Come to germany in 3 weeks! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2011, 04:13:01 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 01, 2011, 03:21:35 pm

Good news, Chuckie? 

Does this mean you'll be doing more traveling this year?

Quote from: Kelda on March 01, 2011, 03:42:06 pm

you got a rebate? Yay!

Come to germany in 3 weeks! :P

 :laugh:

Look at the brokies with plans to spend my money! 

Yes, I got a rebate.  More traveling?  Nope.

I have two goals that I'm working on.  The main one is to move to my own place.  I believe I could accomplish that now.....however, my car is now 7 years old and little things are starting to happen, which means it will turn into a money pit in a few years.  LOL

I don't want to move into my own place and have a car payment hanging over me as well.  So I'm squirreling my money away to have enough to just walk into a dealership when it's time, and point to a car and say "I want it, let's haggle." and pay for it outright.

Once that sum of cash is in place, then I can work on the move.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 01, 2011, 05:33:32 pm

sounds like a plan chuck.

 :-*

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2011, 04:13:01 pm

:laugh:

Look at the brokies with plans to spend my money! 

Yes, I got a rebate.  More traveling?  Nope.

I have two goals that I'm working on.  The main one is to move to my own place.  I believe I could accomplish that now.....however, my car is now 7 years old and little things are starting to happen, which means it will turn into a money pit in a few years.  LOL

I don't want to move into my own place and have a car payment hanging over me as well.  So I'm squirreling my money away to have enough to just walk into a dealership when it's time, and point to a car and say "I want it, let's haggle." and pay for it outright.

Once that sum of cash is in place, then I can work on the move.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2011, 09:07:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy hump day to you all!

 :-*


Today's travel destination:

Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico.

Each winter sees migrating whales come to the warm, shallow waters of the Baja Peninsula for breeding and calving.  Those who come to see them can sometimes even touch them as whales approach the watchers' small boats and kayaks.



(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss262/BajaBaggs/o%20-%20Loreto%20Mexico/IMG_2922.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 02, 2011, 12:47:24 pm

Heya Chuck, I think this is the first place you've mentioned from your calendar that I've actually been to.   ;D  And it was quite stunningly peaceful and beautiful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2011, 08:58:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

Who has good plans for the weekend?  It looks like (for me) Sunday is a free day.  Saturday will be my brother Mike's 40th bday party.

;D



Today's travel destination:

"Hidden Cities"

Follow explorers and archaeologists into the ruins of onece-forgotten cites, like the ancient rose-red city of Petra, Jordan, whose existence was reported to the world by a Swiss explorer in 1812


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Other hidden cities include:

Machu Picchu in Peru, shown to American Hiram Bingham by a local boy in 1911

Angkor Wat in Cambodia, stumbled upon by French botanist Henri Mahout in 1860

Cahokia mounds in Illinois, not recognized until 1960 as ruins of a large city

Tikal in Guatemala, discovered in 1848 by Ambrosio Tut, a forager for chicle gum

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2011, 09:08:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Wow!  My blog was quiet yesterday!   :laugh:

Where is everyone?  I hope you're all out partying!!!!  but, then again, if you were, that means you didn't invite me!

 :o >:(   :laugh:

Speaking of parties, I'll be at my brother Mike's place tomorrow for his 40th bday party.  I have to remember to get a card today.

Today's travel destination:

The Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa.

Within easy reach of Cape Town, the major estates and small, sophisticated towns of the Western Cape make delightful stops on a meandering wine tour.  Historical Cape Dutch homesteads are set against a bold backdrop of granite-peaked mountains, forests, and rolling vineyards.


(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa26/unalions_bucket/Cape%20Town%20-%20Winelands%20Tour/ba29.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 04, 2011, 01:47:46 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck!

Your blog's not completely quiet now.   ;D

That's a very pretty-looking travel destination.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 04, 2011, 02:56:12 pm

What is a party? :) >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 04, 2011, 03:01:34 pm

Hey Chuck! Happy Birthday to your big brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2011, 03:21:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?   Greetings from rainy, wet New Jersey.  It was soooo nice yesterday.  I actaully went out to the park for my exercise instead of doing a tape or the gym.  It was good to be out in the air with my MP3 player and enjoying it.

After the park, I went back home and got ready for my brother's 40th birthday party.  I got there about 4 and stayed there until about 10:30 or so.

Today is a lazy day, but I do have some "projects" I need to get done for Monday. 

Lent starts on Wednesday, does everyone know what they are giving up or doing extra?  I'm starting my Lent on Monday, and it ties into my project.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 06, 2011, 05:08:19 pm

ooh! When do we hear what your project is!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2011, 05:19:41 pm

Quote from: Kelda on March 06, 2011, 05:08:19 pm

ooh! When do we hear what your project is!?!

When I finish it later this evening.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2011, 10:08:10 pm

My project is done.

Wednesday is the start of Lent, and one of my coworkers and I decided that along with our usual habits for Lent (giving food to the poor) we're going to kick our diets and exercise into gear.

I spent this eveing setting up a workout schedule that keeps track of what exercising I'm doing, but at the same time kind of randomizes it so there is no set pattern.

;D

I'm also cutting all snacks out, only eating at meal time for Lent.  However, I'm starting fresh on this tomorrow, and not waiting for Wednesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 06, 2011, 11:21:36 pm

Sounds like a plan to me Chucky......

You seem to be pretty good at keeping to schedules, so no doubt you will do the same here.

Now get to it......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2011, 07:32:11 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 06, 2011, 11:21:36 pm

......Now get to it......

Yes ma'am!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2011, 09:44:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, back at Monday!

Ugh!


This is what happens when you stop exercising and eat too much.



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Back to the drawning board.....

I did start my new exercise routine, so I hope to see some success soon!


Today's Travel Destination:

Nancy, France.


Nancy is one of the loveliest cities in Europe, a treasurehouse of rococo and art nouveau architecture.  The Place Stanislas, with its Arch of Triumph, dates from the 1700s and is widely held to be France's most beautiful urban monument.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 07, 2011, 10:10:09 am

Well done on the exercise schedule... very organised!

So, so far are there any places on the calender which you've added o your must go list?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2011, 10:23:15 am

Quote from: Kelda on March 07, 2011, 10:10:09 am

So, so far are there any places on the calender which you've added o your must go list?

I've refrained from doing that, because I know if I do, I'lll put them  all on my list, and then be broke.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2011, 09:14:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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According to the Wii this morning, I lost 4 pounds!  :o

Not sure how that is possible in one day, but I'm not gonna complain.  :laugh:


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Hope that everyone had a good night and is ready to tackle whatever issues the day throws at us!

Today's Travel Destination:

Quedlinburg, Sachsen-anhalt, Germany


A fairy-tale town comes to life at Quedlinburg, on the edge of the Harz Mountains, in what is perhaps the finest timber-framed townscape in all of Europe.  Quedlinburg was also the cradle of the first line of Saxon kings in what later became the Holy Roman Empire, and its cathedral holds a treasure trove of medieval religious art.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 08, 2011, 11:59:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2011, 09:14:12 am

Today's Travel Destination:

Quedlinburg, Sachsen-anhalt, Germany


A fairy-tale town comes to life at Quedlinburg, on the edge of the Harz Mountains, in what is perhaps the finest timber-framed townscape in all of Europe.  Quedlinburg was also the cradle of the first line of Saxon kings in what later became the Holy Roman Empire, and its cathedral holds a treasure trove of medieval religious art.


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 :D
(Not that I've ever been to Quedlinburg, but I count it anyway ;D)
Yay, Chuckie's being sent to Germany today! Drop me a line, say when your there. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 08, 2011, 12:39:43 pm

Water weight? too much sodium in your food the few days before which retained the water?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2011, 09:25:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

Closing in on the weekend, anyone have good plans?  I don't, yet, but I'm working on it!  :laugh



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No new weight lost, but I expected that.  After losing 4 pounds in 1 day, I figured the scale wouldn't budge today.  May not budge tomorrow either.

Today's travel destination:

Fes El Bali, Fez, Morocco.


Fez's Old Town, Fes el Bali, with its dye pits and other tightly packed exotic sights, is best seen with a local Fassi guide.  Even they sometimes lose their way amid the maze of narrow streets lined with merchants selling spices, carpets, and housewares in a scene out of Ali Baba.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on March 09, 2011, 10:45:10 am

Good morning chuckie. Good luck with your weight loss!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2011, 09:08:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So, what's happening everyone?

I decided to broaden my horizons a bit yesterday, and perhaps get some extra exercise as well.  I googled "gay bowling league" yesterday and found one that bowls every Tuesday night, in the next town over, only about 15 minutes from my house.

Downside:  Their season runs from Septemer to May, and since we're in March, that leaves almost no time left now.

Upside:  I can register for the start of the next league, and that gives me about 6 months to practice and get back into the habit of bowling.  I haven't bowled in years, but I do own a bowling ball.

Perhas I'll meet some cool new friends!


Today's Travel Destination:

Acapulco Bay, Guerro, Mexico.


Acapulco, once known as Hollywood's beach club and then robbed of its luster after an over-eager influx of tourists, is now experinecing a certain rebirth of popularity.  Travelrs come for some of the most romantic views on Earth, including unbeatable sunsets over the horseshoe-shaped bay and the Pacific Ocean.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 10, 2011, 10:06:52 am

Bowling sounds great....and yes a good idea to practice a bit if you havent played for a while. There may be some pain.

What a great idea to have some fun, exercise and meet new friends.

Chances are they still play, even when the league isnt on, so you may be able to meet up with some, before the league starts back in September.

Do you have LAWN BOWLS over there in the US?...No similarity whatsoever with ten pin bowling, and its played on grass.Its very popular here with the older community, and once was only played by people over 60, but now younger people are joining in, they even have it for a school sport in some schools. My son Paul has been playing for years and he's only 40. Its played outdoors, so the weather can disrupt it at times.

Take care mate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2011, 11:26:51 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 10, 2011, 10:06:52 am

Do you have LAWN BOWLS over there in the US?...No similarity whatsoever with ten pin bowling, and its played on grass.Its very popular here with the older community, and once was only played by people over 60, but now younger people are joining in, they even have it for a school sport in some schools. My son Paul has been playing for years and he's only 40. Its played outdoors, so the weather can disrupt it at times.

g'day Sue!

Is lawn bowling like our indoor bowling, with the players rolling the ball at pins?

I don't think we do that here, but I could be wrong.  I think the closest we may come is bocce ball.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 10, 2011, 11:34:33 am

Chuck, I'm just so proud of you for being so resourceful and finding this potential new outlet for all your endless and astonishing energy.  That's great!  Maybe you could just go and watch them play on Tuesday nights and get to know some of them in the interim before you officially join?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2011, 11:43:39 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 10, 2011, 11:34:33 am

Chuck, I'm just so proud of you for being so resourceful and finding this potential new outlet for all your endless and astonishing energy.  That's great!  Maybe you could just go and watch them play on Tuesday nights and get to know some of them in the interim before you officially join?

Hiya Mandy.

If I did that, I would feel like I'm stalking them.  LOL  Or look like a "bowling groupie"!   :laugh:

I think I'll register, and then wait until September, so that way I have 6 months of practice under my belt.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 10, 2011, 12:40:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2011, 09:08:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Acapulco, once known as Hollywood's beach club and then robbed of its luster after an over-eager influx of tourists, is now experinecing a certain rebirth of popularity.  Travelrs come for some of the most romantic views on Earth, including unbeatable sunsets over the horseshoe-shaped bay and the Pacific Ocean.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 10, 2011, 03:14:37 pm

Afternoon, Chuck.

I think that bowling league sounds like a great idea.

I bowled in a league twice, once in Colorado and once in Philly.  In both cases, they were girls from the same company (but not necessary people I knew at work).

Still have my bowling ball, too (it's gold color) but it's stored up in the attic these days.

I was never much good at the game, in terms of my scores.  But it can be fun, I hope you enjoy it.  And it's a good idea to practice for a while before joining the league.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 10, 2011, 03:21:52 pm

*trying to find that picture of Chuck "throwing" a horseshoe...*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2011, 03:46:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 10, 2011, 03:21:52 pm

*trying to find that picture of Chuck "throwing" a horseshoe...*

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 10, 2011, 10:50:19 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 10, 2011, 03:21:52 pm

*trying to find that picture of Chuck "throwing" a horseshoe...*

Oh, yes, I know the one.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2011, 09:31:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?  Ready for the weekend??

;D

I'm doing the "happy dance" today!

It's Friday, it's pay day, and I got my federal and state tax refunds today!  Happy happy!!!!


Today's travel destination:

The Mekong Delta - Vietnam


Foreign visitors can find a wonderful insight into the real Vietnam in the many waterways of the Mekong River delta, south of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).  The fertile land and streams produce many of the country's food, and some of it is for sale at its many floating markets.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 11, 2011, 09:37:04 am

Oh the Mekong Delta.....my son recently spent 8 months working in Hanoi, Vietnam, and one of the trips he did, was a boat ride down the Mekong River.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 11, 2011, 09:50:56 am

Vietnam is definitely on my wish list!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2011, 10:35:54 am

*waves to Sue and Kelda*


Hiya loves!   Good to see ya here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2011, 04:14:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

I'm looking into the website for joining the league, I am going to see what the deadline is for registering.  I found out that I'll be getting a different debit card from my bank, so I don't want to register now and then find out I need to change info if my card is required.  I can wait the two weeks, I'm sure.

I went to try bowling today, I haven't bowled in a very very long time, except some candlepin bowling with Paul and Lynne not long ago, which is very different.

I was thinking that I would drop the ball, and not score anything over 100.  :laugh:

Not only did I not drop the ball, my score improved with each of the three games I played.  I started off with a 109, next game was a 121, and the last was 146.  I can deal with those, especially since I haven't bowled in so long.

I used to be able to cross the 200 mark, I hope to build myself back up to that by September when the league starts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 12, 2011, 07:41:33 pm

Good for you, Chuck.  I think you'd be very good at bowling, with your muscles and your limber body and your analytical mind.  You should be a pro at it, in no time at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 13, 2011, 04:56:29 pm

Congratulations on the bowling league, Chuckie!! You'll be throwing Turkeys in no time.

Not long after the candlepin with you guys, R and I had a go at both styles at an alley in Cambridge :). Pretty funny, but way fun!  The only problem is they have the best wings I've found and IPA on tap....so we've gone several more times, but just for the snacks. ;) ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2011, 08:18:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

I hope that everyone had a fun/quiet/exciting/relaxing whatever type of weekend you wanted!

I'm here in my cube, and the last RA who is on vacation returns today, so my workload should go back to normal.

Today's travel destination;

Corsica, France.



Napoléon, Corsica's most famous native, rates a memorial in the capital city of Ajaccio, but most visitors go for the island's 200 miles of beaches, the indigo sea, and stunning scenery of weathered granite pinnacles and phantasmagorical outcroppings shaded orange, pink, and vermilion.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 14, 2011, 09:44:40 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Pretty color on those houses, too.  And on the aqua-color distant hills.

Your travel destinations really brighten up this place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2011, 08:00:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well today!!!!

I believe it will be a slow day today!  A few of the RMs I report to will be out of the office at training sessions, as well as is my immediate supervisor.

;D 



Today's travel destination:


Santiago de Cuba.



Santiago de Cuba is the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province in the south-eastern area of the island nation of Cuba, some 540 miles (870 km) south-east of the Cuban capital of Havana.  Historically Santiago de Cuba has long been the second most important city on the island after Havana, and still remains the second largest. It is on a bay connected to the Caribbean Sea and is an important sea port.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 15, 2011, 12:49:25 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Doing well here.  Enjoy your slow day, and I hope it stays that way for you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 15, 2011, 05:27:58 pm

I really liked Cuba.. so vibrant!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2011, 08:07:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy hump day, and greetings from rain soaked NJ!   

Geeeez, just when you thought it couldn't get any wetter, rains all morning arrive.  Ugh.  Those who live in flood zones already have flooded houses.  I hope the damage is minimal for them.

Weekend will be here soon.  Anyone have good plans?   I have a date on Friday night, and Saturday I'll be seeing a friend to have my tarot cards read.  All in good fun.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Maharashtra, India.


The thirty-four hand-hewn cave temples of Ellora, dating back to A.D. 600, are sculptural masterpieces, each a creation to carving an entire cathedral - interior & exterior, roof to floor - out of solid rock.  The Ajanta cave temples nearby, created in much the same way, are even older.





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 16, 2011, 09:33:59 am

I hope you share your Tarot reading! I'm planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by attending a concert given by LauraGigs and her band and until then a lot of my time is spent in work of one sort or another. Might go into the mountains this weekend...snow might be gone soon, so have to get out and enjoy it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2011, 09:42:47 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 16, 2011, 09:33:59 am

I hope you share your Tarot reading!

You Bet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 16, 2011, 10:42:34 am

Hey Chuck, you have a great time and I hope the Tarot will be in a good mood.

Spring here is still rather tenative, I will be glad when it decides to stay. No big plans for the weekend, if I get motivated will probably clean up around the shed in back in anticipation of its removal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 16, 2011, 03:20:30 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on March 16, 2011, 10:42:34 am

No big plans for the weekend, if I get motivated will probably clean up around the shed in back in anticipation of its removal.

Hey, Truman!

That sounds like good preparation for spring, even if spring isn't quite there for good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 16, 2011, 09:24:32 pm

Sounds like you've got a nice weekend planned, Chuck.  Stay dry!  :)

Spring is coming.  There are lots of crocus buds pushing up in front of our newly renovated Lincoln Center.  Should be nice to have flowers along the way to work.  8)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 16, 2011, 09:36:54 pm

Quote from: Meryl on March 16, 2011, 09:24:32 pm

Sounds like you've got a nice weekend planned, Chuck.  Stay dry!  :)

Spring is coming.  There are lots of crocus buds pushing up in front of our newly renovated Lincoln Center.  Should be nice to have flowers along the way to work.  8)

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Is that a Lincoln parked in front of Lincoln Center?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 16, 2011, 09:39:05 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on March 16, 2011, 09:36:54 pm

Is that a Lincoln parked in front of Lincoln Center?

Lets be redundant, again.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 16, 2011, 09:42:07 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on March 16, 2011, 09:36:54 pm

Is that a Lincoln parked in front of Lincoln Center?

Well, if it's not, they missed a perfect opportunity.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 17, 2011, 06:20:51 am

Good morning, Chuckie! (Ha!  Beat you to it!!)

 8) :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2011, 08:20:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

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Happy St.
Patrick's Day

Is everyone wearing green?

I'm at work with a green pull-over, and then a green button-down over it.

;D



Today's travel Destination:

Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Freed from the violence and strife that bedeviled it in the late 20th century, a newly secure and peaceful Belfast is emerging as a destination with good restaurants and cafés, lively pubs, and a revival of Irish music.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 17, 2011, 08:42:20 am

Better than green, I've got my blouse on with orange, green, and white stripes - I look like a plump version of the flag of Eire!

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 17, 2011, 10:10:24 am

I visited Belfast in 1996, it was just them coming out from under the years of the Troubles as they call them.

We, me, me mother and me sister, were having tea with the owners of the Bed and Breakfast where we were staying when their 20 month old daughter come running thru the room nekkid as the day she was born, and her father, not missing a beat, said: "That's not right" and scooped her up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2011, 10:43:19 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on March 17, 2011, 10:10:24 am

were having tea with the owners of the Bed and Breakfast where we were staying when their 20 month old daughter come running thru the room nekkid as the day she was born, and her father, not missing a beat, said: "That's not right" and scooped her up.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 17, 2011, 01:44:32 pm

I lived in Belfast for 7 months, plus another 3 months over the course of 4 years when I was just on vacation.  Most of the Protestants over there (one of whom I was living with) don't celebrate St. Patty's Day.  It's more of a Catholic thing.  I got to see the majority of Belfast, both good and bad, and all of the leftover evidence of The Troubles, but I don't recognize the port in which this pic was taken.  Does your calendar give any further info as to the whereabouts?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on March 18, 2011, 05:56:52 am

Guten morgen, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2011, 07:57:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Friday!  ;D

Well, let's see....date tonight, and tarot card reading tomorrow.  ;D



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Another pound gone, and I just missed (according to the scale) making it two, so I believe I'll be down more by the end of the weekend.

;D


Today's travel destination:

American Banjo Museum - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The American Banjo Musuem celebrates the lively strumming of banjo music of the 1920s and 1930s.  Its rare collection of fancy jazz-age banjos is on display in a newly refurbished building in the lively Bricktown section of Oklahoma City.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 18, 2011, 05:31:40 pm

Quote from: Meryl on March 16, 2011, 09:24:32 pm

Spring is coming.  There are lots of crocus buds pushing up in front of our newly renovated Lincoln Center.  Should be nice to have flowers along the way to work.  8)

That's a pretty picture, Meryl.  The renovation must have improved it a lot.  And it's good to see that all those temporary walkways and obstructions are down.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2011, 11:57:42 pm

Hiya friends!

Got back from my date tonight, not sure what to say.

 :laugh:

You would think by this age this shit would be easier!   :laugh:

The guy was nice, we stayed out for about 4 hours, but there was no good night kiss.  We like each other, but not sure if the spark was there, which I guess means it wasn't.

We'll see what happens now.  If we go out again, cool.  If not, on to the next conquest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 19, 2011, 05:00:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2011, 11:57:42 pm

Hiya friends!

Got back from my date tonight, not sure what to say.

 :laugh:

You would think by this age this shit would be easier!   :laugh:

The guy was nice, we stayed out for about 4 hours, but there was no good night kiss.  We like each other, but not sure if the spark was there, which I guess means it wasn't.

We'll see what happens now.  If we go out again, cool.  If not, on to the next conquest.

Oh..know just how you feel Chucky.....and if there is no spark, then maybe you are just meant to be buddies with him...

Good luck mate..xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2011, 04:55:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!  ;D

I went out today and met up with an old high school friend who read my tarot cards this afternoon.  It was good to see her, and the reading seemed to be spot on with stuff.  If you want to read about it, here is a link to the tarot thread we have.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17656.msg606965.html#msg606965

Going bowling tonight, and tomorrow morning as well to get into practice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 20, 2011, 11:14:43 am

You have to keep kissing/meeting some frogs to meet the Prince.. is that not what they say?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2011, 08:06:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are, back at Monday!

;D


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Another pound gone.

;D


Today's travel destination:

The Blue Mountains, Jamaica

In the Blue Mountains, known for their coffee plantations, swirling mists settle on the green hills and lush gardens in late afternoon.  Visitors can relax on the veranda of a mountain inn far from the beaches for which the island is famous, and settle in for a tradional Jamaican dinner.


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Quote from: Kelda on March 20, 2011, 11:14:43 am

You have to keep kissing/meeting some frogs to meet the Prince.. is that not what they say?

You are absolutely right, Kelda!  But if this keeps up, I may get warts!  :laugh:

Bowling on Sunday went ok.  I wrote down my scores, but left them in the car.  I'll post them here, maybe start a new thread for my "adventures" in bowling and keep a track of the scores, so I can see if I'm actually improving.

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Post by: Kelda on March 21, 2011, 05:24:20 pm

Ach warts shmarts!

A new thread is a good idea I think Chuck..

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2011, 06:25:14 pm

Thanks Kelda!

I hope I see some real progress.  ;D

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Post by: underdown on March 22, 2011, 08:25:26 am

Warts ?  :o

Well, you know true love is liking someone warts and all.  ;D

Have a good time at the bowling, Chuck.
Hey, you never know who you might meet there.  :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2011, 08:30:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I trust that you all are doing well!

:o  Is that Rob?!  :o  *waves*  Good to see ya, mate!  Hope you're well!!!!!


Today's Travel Destination:

Sossusvlei, Nambia.



Apricot colored dunes 1,000 feet high stretch out like waves of a vast sea in this area of the Namib Desert, one of the world's oldest and driest.  Shaped by the wind and constantly changing, these African dunes - some of the highest anywhere - are especially magnificent at sunrise or sunset, when their colors shift kaleidoscopically.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2011, 08:00:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So much for Spring, we've got snow on the ground, and it's possible it will snow all day!  :laugh:

Happy Hump Day!  We're working our way to Friday, and for me, pay day!  ;D


today's travel destination:

Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mt. Sinai, Egypt.

Located on Mt. Sinai, from whose summit God is said to have delivered the Ten Commandments to Moses, the ancient Byzantine monastery Santa Katerina lies near the city of Neweiba, a jumping-off point for treks by foot, jeep, or camel to Sinai's Bedouin oases and nomadic camps.


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Post by: underdown on March 23, 2011, 10:06:30 am

Fascinating.  :)

Say, how did Moses manage to climb down that rock scree with the stone tablets in his arms?
And him so old, an all. He must have been very agile.

Chuck, please don't go there. It's a monastery. You know. Monks !
They might want to keep you.  :(

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2011, 10:34:04 am

Quote from: underdown on March 23, 2011, 10:06:30 am

Chuck, please don't go there. It's a monastery. You know. Monks !  They might want to keep you.  :(

Somehow, I don't see that happening.  :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2011, 08:38:25 pm

Well damn!

We're in the middle of some crazy storm system!  We're getting thunder, lightning, and hail!  Wow!

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2011, 08:14:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Like I said yesterday, so much for Spring!!!

The car had to be scraped off today, and it was snowing when I left for work.  Grey skies and chance for more snow, highs only in the 30s, and it's supposed to be like thsi for a while.

Speaking of the car, my Tracker has been dropped off at the shop, fingers crossed that it's nothing major.  On the way home my "service engine soon" light came on.  And no, it's not a loose gas cap.  LOL

Today's travel destination is titled:

"Scraping the Asian Skies"

The Oriental Pearl Tower soars 1,535 feet into the sky in Pudong, a district of modern Shanghai often compared to New York City on steroids.  Skyscaper fever in Asia has produces a rash of structures proudly exceeding the Empire State Building's 1,250 feet, including these:

Taipei 101 Building, Taipei, Taiwan.  1,670 feet
Greenland Financial Center, Nanjing, China.  1,476 feet
Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  1,483 feet
Guangzhou West Tower, Guangzhou, China.  1,435 feet.

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Post by: dejavu on March 24, 2011, 12:35:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 23, 2011, 08:38:25 pm

Well damn!

We're in the middle of some crazy storm system!  We're getting thunder, lightning, and hail!  Wow!

Again?   :o 

Don't go for a walk in the hail.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2011, 01:55:52 pm

Quote from: dejavu on March 24, 2011, 12:35:11 pm

Again?   :o 

Don't go for a walk in the hail.

 :laugh:

Debs, that was posted last night.

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 24, 2011, 02:22:37 pm

Patsy Cline used to go out walking after midnight and she died.  :'(

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Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2011, 03:32:50 pm

Shanghai looks cool..

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Post by: dejavu on March 24, 2011, 06:50:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2011, 01:55:52 pm

 :laugh:

Debs, that was posted last night.

Oh, so it was!   :laugh:   :laugh:   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 08:54:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday, and pay day!  *does happy dance*

I've already paid my bills, paid myself, and I've managed to sock some away into the savings account.  ;D

Yesterday morning I posted this:

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2011, 08:14:09 am

Speaking of the car, my Tracker has been dropped off at the shop, fingers crossed that it's nothing major.  On the way home my "service engine soon" light came on.  And no, it's not a loose gas cap.  LOL

It wasn't anything major, there was something loose underneath the car which they tightened up for me, and no, the gas cap wasn't loose, it was missing.  ::)   Apparently when I filled up on Saturday, the attendant never replaced the cap.  Because the tank was full, the light didn't go on.  Now that it's down to 1/4 tank, it caused the light to go on.

::)

There's now a new cap in place, and the car is fine.



Today's Travel Destination:

Obidos  Estremadura, Portugal.

Wrapped in a Moorish wall, the tiny whitewashed village of Obidos, where even the windmill adheres to the color scheme, is so picturesque it can convince any visitor - and they are legion - that he or she can be a great photographer.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 08:57:36 am

Ok friends, I'm asking for opinions on this.

My brother sent me a message that I figured out how to make into a ring tone for my blackberry.  I normally don't enjoy racial humor, but every time I hear this, I laugh, and I think it would be funny as my ringtone.  However, I don't want to offend anyone. 

Let me know what you think:

The tone starts with the sound of a gong, and then some brief Asian music.  Then, an Asian man with a bad Asian accent starts to talk, and says:

"You a homosexual man!  Answer phone, gay!  Everybody knows you have sex with other men!  Answer your phone!  Hey, it's modern days, everybody knows, it's ok!  You gay!  Gay!"

:D :D :D   

So, do you this this will fly as a ring tone, or are the chances of offending people too high?

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Post by: Katie77 on March 25, 2011, 09:43:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 08:54:05 am

It wasn't anything major, there was something loose underneath the car which they tightened up for me, and no, the gas cap wasn't loose, it was missing.  ::)   Apparently when I filled up on Saturday, the attendant never replaced the cap.  Because the tank was full, the light didn't go on.  Now that it's down to 1/4 tank, it caused the light to go on.

::)

There's now a new cap in place, and the car is fine.

Do you still have attendants who put petrol in your car?.....I thought they were obsolete.


And about your ring tone....if it will be YOU who will hear it most of the time, then go with it.....if it is something that will be heard often by other people then they may find it offensive, or not as funny as you do....Im really not sure...I dont use a mobile phone so havent got a clue.....

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2011, 10:26:41 am

Quote from: Katie77 on March 25, 2011, 09:43:00 am

Do you still have attendants who put petrol in your car?.....I thought they were obsolete.

Not in New Jersey, where Chuck lives. Self-service gas stations are actually against the law in New Jersey.  :-\

Quote

And about your ring tone....if it will be YOU who will hear it most of the time, then go with it.....if it is something that will be heard often by other people then they may find it offensive, or not as funny as you do....Im really not sure...I dont use a mobile phone so havent got a clue.....

If your phone went off with this ring tone while you were at work, would you want people around you to hear that? I'd be less concerned about the homosexual part of it than I would be about the Asian stereotype.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 10:48:44 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on March 25, 2011, 10:26:41 am

If your phone went off with this ring tone while you were at work, would you want people around you to hear that? I'd be less concerned about the homosexual part of it than I would be about the Asian stereotype.

Everyone who knows me knows I'm gay, so I'm not concerned about the "gay" part of it, however, I don't want to offend any Asian people with it, like you mentioned.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2011, 11:14:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 10:48:44 am

Everyone who knows me knows I'm gay, so I'm not concerned about the "gay" part of it, however, I don't want to offend any Asian people with it, like you mentioned.

That's what I meant, Sweetheart.  :)  :-*

There might also be people around you who aren't themselves Asian but still might find it offensive.

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Post by: southendmd on March 25, 2011, 12:05:07 pm

Chuckie, I find it offensive at any time.  Now in particular is even worse, with the disasters in Japan. 

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 12:06:13 pm

Geez, I didn't even think of that, Paul.

You're right.

Thanks!

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Post by: dejavu on March 25, 2011, 12:47:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2011, 08:54:05 am

...and no, the gas cap wasn't loose, it was missing.  ::)   Apparently when I filled up on Saturday, the attendant never replaced the cap. 

Hi, Chuck!

Thank goodness that couldn't happen to my gas cap.  When I put in gas, I have to open a little door in the side of the car, and then unscrew something that fits right over the opening where the gas goes in.  The thing I unscrew is what I think of as the "gas cap." 

Anyway, it's on a cord (or some such word) and when I take it off, it can't move more than about 3 inches away.  I can just wind it around a little hook on the inside of the door to the gas cap area, and it won't fall or get in the way.

A few times, I've started to drive off with the little door open and the "gas cap" hanging loose, and someone has hollered to catch my attention, but at least I wouldn't have left anything behind or lost anything.

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Post by: brianr on March 25, 2011, 02:34:46 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on March 25, 2011, 09:43:00 am

Do you still have attendants who put petrol in your car?.....I thought they were obsolete.

I thought that, but they still exist in NZ. I have to get use to someone taking the hose out of my hand. My car does not have a petrol cap, the flap over the inlet locks with the car.  In my Aussie car i had a bad habit of putting the cap on top of the spare wheel at the back until I lost it. Then I use to put it on the driver's seat.
Agree, I would think the ring tone offensive.
I am going to Estramudura in May but checked the map and will not be going to Obidos.

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Post by: dejavu on March 25, 2011, 03:06:16 pm

Reposted from DCF LeBar because it addresses remarks made here, also.

I thought about it some more, and figured out that, aside from the Asian aspect not being cool now with what's going on in Japan, the reason that ring tone originally made me uncomfortable was that it seemed to objectify you, treat you as a trait, not a whole person.  

While it's true that everyone (who would be likely to hear it) knows you're gay, being gay is a trait or characteristic.  You are more than just "a gay."  I think the ring tone is somewhat like if somebody said, "Hey, black, answer your phone."  A black person is more than just "a black."  It seems a little like taunting.

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Post by: Mandy21 on March 25, 2011, 03:56:02 pm

Deb, I like the way you phrased that.

Chuck, very few people are as enlightened with the sense of humor you have.  If I were to hear that go off in a workplace, or even out in public, I would immediately start looking around me for Asian people who might have heard it as well, and then I'd duck under a table before the you-know-what hit the fan.  Just my opinion.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2011, 11:21:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

I didn't post here yesterday (much) but I did go on a walk through memory lane.  ;D

I was listening to my MP3 player and the song "Honey To A Bee" by Tina B. came on.  It was a song that Rich liked "back in the day", and it made me think of him.  That made me go back today, and go through my old posts, and see some of the laughs we've had in my blog, and Tru's blog, and in different threads.


It was fun, and made me smile yesterday.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2011, 08:00:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is relaxed and ready for Monday.   ;D

I slept really well last night, and feel very awake today.  ;D


Today's travel destination.

Piazza Del Campo - Tuscany - Italy


Climb the 505 steps of the 320-foot bell tower called the Torre del Mangia to see miles of idyllic Chianti countryside beyond Siena.  But the view is also good from any café table looking out on il Campo, which is ringed with 13th & 14th-century palazzi and for centuries this hilltown's center stage.


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Post by: dejavu on March 28, 2011, 09:49:28 am

Good morning, Chuck.

It's good to know that you were smiling yesterday...

And sleeping well last night.

Have a great day.   :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2011, 08:16:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Found myself discussing old books last night, and one title that came up was VC Andrews, "Flowers In The Attic".

Has anyone else read this?


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I remember the huge controversy about it when it was released, although I didn't read it at the time, I was only 10 when it was published.  By the time I got around to reading it, there were 5 related books published.  "Flowers In The Attic", "Petals In the Wind", "If There Be Thorns", "Seeds Of Yesterday" and a "prequal", "Garden of Shadows".

I never read the rest of the series, "Flowers" was enough, given the stuff that was in that book.  LOL


Today's travel destination.

Roatan, Honduras


One of the best places in the world to interact with dolphins is at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences in Hondura's Bay Islands.  Visitors can swim, snorkel, or dive with bottlenose dolphins in the open ocean or inside a protected lagoon.




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Post by: Mandy21 on March 29, 2011, 11:49:45 am

I read and own all of those books, Chuck.  There was also a movie made about "Flowers in the Attic".  Not quite sure why you'd be intrigued by them?

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2011, 08:47:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!!!  Weekend is closing in!


Today's Travel Destination

St. Ives, Cornwal, England

The almost Mediterranean quality of light in St. Ives, the most famous of the West Country's fishing villages, has long made it a favorite spot for painters.  Today its galleries and artisans' shops combine with its seaside setting to give it an air of both artists' colony and summer resort.



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Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2011, 08:55:25 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 29, 2011, 11:49:45 am

I read and own all of those books, Chuck.  There was also a movie made about "Flowers in the Attic".  Not quite sure why you'd be intrigued by them?

It wasn't that I was "intrigued" by them, Mandy.  I read the first one after hearing the controversy surrounding it, and for its time, the storyline contained (IMO) some shocking things.

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Post by: Shasta542 on March 30, 2011, 09:33:43 pm

Hi Chuck.
I remember there being a controversy, but I didn't read the books-so never knew what it was. Maybe I'll get around to it some time. I don't read as much as I used to because of all my eye problems.

In the late 70's, I started reading John Saul books and I read those up until the early 90's. His first one, Suffer the Children was terrifying! All of the ones that I've read have mixed some reality with some paranormal/horror aspect. Good books if you like that kind of thing.  :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2011, 08:18:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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One day closer to the weekend!  ;D

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Had a great phonecall and text message session with a guy I met on Match.com, we haven't set up a date yet, but he's interested.  ;D

I'll keep ya posted.

Then, got a phone call from Matthew.  He's doing well and says "Hello" to you all!

Today's travel destination.


Zion National Park - Utah


Trails lace the 229 square miles of Zion National Park, where the pretty little Virgin River helped carve the 1,000 -foot walls of Zion Canyon.  Like Utah's other national parks, this one is a stunner!


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Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2011, 08:22:23 am

Quote from: Shasta542 on March 30, 2011, 09:33:43 pm

Hi Chuck.
I remember there being a controversy, but I didn't read the books-so never knew what it was. Maybe I'll get around to it some time. I don't read as much as I used to because of all my eye problems.

In the late 70's, I started reading John Saul books and I read those up until the early 90's. His first one, Suffer the Children was terrifying! All of the ones that I've read have mixed some reality with some paranormal/horror aspect. Good books if you like that kind of thing.  :)

I've never read any of John Saul's books, but I've heard there very good.  I may have to find a copy of Suffer the Children to see what it's like.  And yes, I do like the paranormal/horror aspect.  I used to read a ton of Stephen King books.

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Post by: dejavu on March 31, 2011, 10:48:07 am

Good morning, Chuck!

That's a beautiful national park in Utah.   :)

Glad to hear that Matthew is doing well.

Hope you're having a good day, although I know you're busy these days.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2011, 12:03:32 pm

I visited Zion last November, and even joined the natural history association there! Anything else you want to know about Zion?  :)

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 31, 2011, 02:59:06 pm

Utah is an amazingly beautiful place.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2011, 03:07:25 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on March 31, 2011, 02:59:06 pm

Utah is an amazingly beautiful place.

John Ford filmed his classic Westerns in Monument Valley and other Utah locations.  :)
 
Too bad the state is so full of Mormons. ...  :(

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Post by: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2011, 03:14:29 pm

What is it with Mormons lately? They're on Facebook, everywhere...even on Broadway!!

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Post by: southendmd on March 31, 2011, 03:18:34 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2011, 03:14:29 pm

What is it with Mormons lately? They're on Facebook, everywhere...even on Broadway!!

It's a conspiracy to elect Mitt.  ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2011, 06:24:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Friday!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

I'll be honest, I've been giving some serious consideration to closing up my blog.  It doesn't get the traffic that it used to, and really, who needs to see my pointless posts going on and on?    There's really no reasonable purpose to it, I may as well shut it down.

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2011, 06:24:38 am

April Fool!!

 ;D


*runs from Blog*

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Post by: dejavu on April 01, 2011, 07:06:18 am

 :'(

We check in here every day, even if we don't post.

And we'd be lost without your blog.

...... ummmm .....







April Fool, Chuck!!!    :laugh:   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2011, 08:14:11 am

Today's travel destination


Tivoli Gardens - Copenhagen, Denmark


Since the day it opened in 1843, this classic amusement park ahs entertained and delighted both Danes and their foreign visitors.  The Park is at its most magical at night, when twinkling lights outline its fanciful landscape.


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Post by: Lynne on April 01, 2011, 08:48:56 am

Quote from: Big Flamer! on April 01, 2011, 06:24:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Friday!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

I'll be honest, I've been giving some serious consideration to closing up my blog.  It doesn't get the traffic that it used to, and really, who needs to see my pointless posts going on and on?    There's really no reasonable purpose to it, I may as well shut it down.

Good try, bud, but we all know you can't be quiet that long!

 :laugh: :-* :-* :laugh: :-* :-* :laugh:

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Post by: southendmd on April 01, 2011, 08:49:33 am

Quote from: Big Flamer! on April 01, 2011, 06:24:07 am

I'll be honest, I've been giving some serious consideration to closing up my blog.  It doesn't get the traffic that it used to, and really, who needs to see my pointless posts going on and on?    There's really no reasonable purpose to it, I may as well shut it down.

Finally!





*kidding*

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Post by: Lynne on April 01, 2011, 08:51:53 am

Quote from: JackdasSchwein on April 01, 2011, 08:49:33 am

Finally!





*kidding*

 :laugh: :-* :)

JackdasSchwein - your Ennis is making me dizzy.  It might be the one and one-quarter beer, but if he doesn't slow down, I'm going to have to fetch the Dramamine...

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Post by: Kelda on April 01, 2011, 08:56:44 am

Quote from: Big Flamer! on April 01, 2011, 06:24:38 am

April Fool!!

 ;D


*runs from Blog*

 :laugh:  :laugh:

I was just about to post a NOOOOOOOOOOO post! :P

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2011, 03:13:27 pm

damn.....it's been a busy day for me!

I'll try to keep in brief.

One of my coworkers is retiring today, and that means that we will be down one person.  Of course with the economy the way it is, they have decided not to hire a new person.

"L's" work load will be split into two, and given to two different people.  I've been picked as one of the two people to do this.

::)

This means instead of having two RMs coming to me to do transactions for them and their customers, I'll have three.  The woman that I've been assigned is very busy, and expects me to do a lot of work for her.

I guess I should feel happy, it means they know I can handle the job.  :R

I spent all of today intergrating "L's" files with mine, and doing all the filing I can, so that come Monday morning my cube is clean and I'm ready for all work thrown my way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 01, 2011, 03:16:49 pm

Lucky you. ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 01, 2011, 03:49:47 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 01, 2011, 07:06:18 am

And we'd be lost without your blog.

As Sherlock said (21st century version) "I'd be lost without my blogger!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 01, 2011, 04:58:31 pm

I know that feeling. We had six people retire (all early retirment) on 31st.. none are being replaced. Quite an emotional day as the longest had been  in the organisation 37 yrs, and the shortest for 8 years...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2011, 12:34:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!  It's sunny and a little warmer here, I'll be going on for a walk soon.  ;D

Today's mail delivered a surprise to me from Bochum, Germany.  ;D  I received a card from the Bochum Brokies on their recent trip.

Here is the outside of the card.



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First thing I noticed was the picture of the stamp in the upper right corner of a balloon.  ;D  For those who have not followed the story in the thread about the Germany trip, I was teasing everyone, asking them to get me German music star Nena Kerner's autograph.

Nena Kerner was the lead singer for the group Nena, who had a #2 pop hit here in 1984 called "99 Luftballons" (in Englished it was titled "99 Red Balloons".

I opened the card to see this, and immediately burst into laughter.



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the message reads:

We're not Nena, and it's only one red balloon, not 99, but we're thinking of you and you get all of our signatures.

Chrissi  :P
Dawn (Still Learning)
Sophia
Kerstin
Uli (Whenever I see Nena on German TV I think of you)
Berit
Fabienne
Lynnie (See you soon Chuckie!  Much love)
Kelda (Sending you sparkles!  Love)
Monika (Saying Hello to Nena from you)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on April 02, 2011, 12:45:53 pm

Very glad you liked your prezzie, Chuck - Chrissi gets credit!!

 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 02, 2011, 01:00:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 02, 2011, 12:34:38 pm

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!  It's sunny and a little warmer here, I'll be going on for a walk soon.  ;D

Today's mail delivered a surprise to me from Bochum, Germany.  ;D  I received a card from the Bochum Brokies on their recent trip.

Here is the outside of the card.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/card1.jpg)

First thing I noticed was the picture of the stamp in the upper right corner of a balloon.  ;D  For those who have not followed the story in the thread about the Germany trip, I was teasing everyone, asking them to get me German music star Nena Kerner's autograph.

Nena Kerner was the lead singer for the group Nena, who had a #2 pop hit here in 1984 called "99 Luftballons" (in Englished it was titled "99 Red Balloons".

I opened the card to see this, and immediately burst into laughter.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/card2.jpg)

the message reads:

We're not Nena, and it's only one red balloon, not 99, but we're thinking of you and you get all of our signatures.

Chrissi  :P
Dawn (Still Learning)
Sophia
Kerstin
Uli (Whenever I see Nena on German TV I think of you)
Berit
Fabienne
Lynnie (See you soon Chuckie!  Much love)
Kelda (Sending you sparkles!  Love)
Monika (Saying Hello to Nena from you)

Glad you like and it made you laugh. :)
I grinned ear to ear when I made it, picturing your reation. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 02, 2011, 03:01:41 pm

Cute card with the red balloon, Chuck!  What a great idea.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 02, 2011, 08:40:26 pm

Oh my goodness, could that BE more sweet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2011, 01:26:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

;D

Mom and Dad had to get some shopping done, so I took care of lunch today.  ;D  It felt good to cook some Italian food.

Weather is beautiful here, and I am going for a walk in a few minutes.

Hiya Mandy, and yes, I thought the card was very sweet!  I laughed out loud when I saw the red balloon.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2011, 03:44:49 pm

Hi, Chuck!  Hope your walk was nice, no wind, no rain...  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 03, 2011, 09:58:30 pm

Hey that card was so sweet of the me eh.

Hey I may not post on your blog often but I always visit buddy, hope you will reconsider closing it eh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 04, 2011, 01:37:25 am

That card from the Bochies is a real keeper, Chuck!  Did you blow up the balloon yet? 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 09:28:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are, back at Monday.  Ugh!

 >:(

I hope that everyone is well!!



Today's travel destination:


The Skagit Valley - Washington, USA


The rich farmland of the Skagit Valley is some of the most prodcutive in the Northwest, and the most beautiful crop by far is the spring bulbs.  Visit in the next few weeks and drive or bike through endless acres of daffodils, tulips, irises, and lilies.


(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sunizout/Skagit_Valley_Tulip_Fields__Washing.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 09:31:32 am

Quote from: ZK on April 03, 2011, 09:58:30 pm

Hey that card was so sweet of them eh.

Hey I may not post on your blog often but I always visit buddy, hope you will reconsider closing it eh

Well, apparently someone *cough cough Matthew cough* wasn't paying attention when I said it was an April Fool's joke about closing my blog!

:laugh:

The funny thing is, he sent me a text about this just after he read it, and I knew he was away, so I replied that it was a joke.  However, it appears the text didn't go through, so he still thought I was serious.

That happens with Matt and I occasionally, he'll send me a text, or I to him, and they aren't received.  Wonder what happens?

Hopefully, he'll get this message!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2011, 12:27:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 09:28:42 am

The rich farmland of the Skagit Valley is some of the most prodcutive in the Northwest, and the most beautiful crop by far is the spring bulbs.  Visit in the next few weeks and drive or bike through endless acres of daffodils, tulips, irises, and lilies.

Oh, what beautiful tulips!  And how many of them there are!!  I like tulips!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on April 04, 2011, 12:59:24 pm

Hi Chuckie!   Long Time.   Ive been on hiadeas from everything and everyone.  You're the first Brokie friend I wanted to say hello to.   Howdy fella Thanks for always posting to my blog.  Im gettin better every day......       Finally stopped moaning.  Today is the first day there soft and not so often.   Damn I think Ill get a job!  Its more work staying home then going to a job everyday.  Im telling ya.  COme visit us sometime and stay here for a while.  We can eat on the Weekie Wachee River and You can finally see Tarpon Springs.  Its so much fun  We can get a hold of Steve and head down.  I havent seen Fi for a while.  I'll go to her blog next.  ONly Brokie Ive been in touch with at all is Lynne.  Well see ya later !!!   
Happy Birthday Heath Ledger RIP

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 04, 2011, 07:31:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 09:31:32 am

Well, apparently someone *cough cough Matthew cough* wasn't paying attention when I said it was an April Fool's joke about closing my blog!

:laugh:

Grrrrhhhh, and you put my name in such small letters I virtually had my nose on the screen to read it! ::) Guess you got me  :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 09:31:32 am

The funny thing is, he sent me a text about this just after he read it, and I knew he was away, so I replied that it was a joke.  However, it appears the text didn't go through, so he still thought I was serious.

That happens with Matt and I occasionally, he'll send me a text, or I to him, and they aren't received.  Wonder what happens?

Hopefully, he'll get this message!   :laugh:

Ummm no I did not get the text, mind you I was on an off shore island all weekend so may be it got lost at sea.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2011, 08:14:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from dreary, dark New Jersey!

Bad weather is predicted for most of today, including thunderstorms!  yay!  Maybe the power will go out here.  LOL :laugh:

I love a good thunderstorm!  Funny thing is, it's not the first of the season.  During one of our later snow storms, we had thunder, which was surprising, I've never heard thunder during snow.

Today's Travel Destination:


Skagen, Denmark.


Small and unassuming Skagen sits at the Jutland peninsula's nothernmost tip in the North Sea.  The local fishing community was long ago joined by a thriving artists' colony who came for the light and quiet pace - and the tourists have followed.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 03:31:58 pm

I've been there, it's nice. Don't remember too much of it, it's about 40 years ago!  :D

Thought I'd post a couple of the more famous paintings of one of the Skagen painters, P S Kröyer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 03:34:18 pm

This one is maybe the most famous and popular, you see reproductions everywhere



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 03:36:23 pm

Another one, also painted in Skagen


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 03:39:17 pm

A birthday party with family and friends, the artist is number four from left


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 03:41:13 pm

The artist and his wife, who was also an artist, Marie Kröyer


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 03:45:44 pm

Btw, I've been at Tivoli, Copenhagen, that you posted a couple of days ago too.

I've been there at least once every summer, more often when I was little. It's part of my childhood.
It's a lovely amusement park, very old, millions of flowers and beautiful water fountains, and lots of fun for kids.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2011, 04:09:45 pm

Thanks for all the pics, Sonja!  They're fantastic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2011, 04:54:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2011, 04:09:45 pm

Thanks for all the pics, Sonja!  They're fantastic!

Glad you like them!

Yes, he's a very popular artist.

You can see the special light in Skagen in many of his paintings.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2011, 06:56:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2011, 09:28:42 am

Today's travel destination:


The Skagit Valley - Washington, USA


The rich farmland of the Skagit Valley is some of the most prodcutive in the Northwest, and the most beautiful crop by far is the spring bulbs.  Visit in the next few weeks and drive or bike through endless acres of daffodils, tulips, irises, and lilies.


(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sunizout/Skagit_Valley_Tulip_Fields__Washing.jpg)

How lovely! I want to go there!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2011, 08:29:00 pm

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Geez, why do I seem to meet morons?

I met a guy on Match and we've been texting for almost two weeks now.  He seemed very keen on meeting, even suggested places to meet.  I said "fine".  However, last weekend he had prior commitments.  I certainly understand that.  I don't expect him to have a free weekend for someone he hasn't met yet.

So the weekend comes and goes, and I tell him that this coming weekend I have plans on Saturday, but I'm free on Friday and Sunday.  His reply:  "I'll let you know."

Really?

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So he starts to text me again yesterday and today.  He says he's had a bad day at work, and I sent him a text with (((hug))) in it and tell him "if we ever meet, you'll get one in person" and I remind him that I'm free Friday and Sunday.

His reply:  "I'll let you know".

Really?


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I have no problem being patient, but by my train of thought, if you really want to meet, it shouldn't be this hard to schedule a date.  I replied back with "Ok, but if I don't hear from ya near week's end, I'm accepting other offers."

He never replied back.

Geeez!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 05, 2011, 09:28:48 pm

Be thankful you didn't meet this particular moron.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 06, 2011, 02:48:14 am

Oh for goodness sake, this internet meeting thing, is not what its cracked up to be.....looks like you got a bit of an odd ball like I did.

Glad to see, you ddint hang around waiting for him to "let you know"....what a dick head, as you say, its not that much of a brainer to know if you are going to be available on a certain day.....yes or no.....and you know Chucky, the thing that pissed me off the most with my odd balls, was that they actually think that I THINK their behaviour is normal.....what an insult to my intelligence,and to yours, for this idiot to think, that you would just sit around and wait for him to "let you know"........F**K him...you wouldnt want to meet someone like that anyway.......

Good luck mate.....I am sure there is some lucky guy waiting for the chance to meet you, someday, somewhere.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2011, 08:15:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

Oooooh.....it's cold here today!  Where did spring go?  ???

I hope that everyone is doing well today!  I think I pissed off that guy I've been texting with.  :laugh:  By now we've told each other "good morning" and sent some general texts back and forth.  Today, nothing.  I'm not about to text him, so if he's waiting on me he'll be waiting a long time.

 :laugh:

Thanks for the messages of support, and the phone call from a special Brokie who saw the post and wanted to check in.  ;)

Today's travel destination:


Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, The Netherlands.

Keukenhof ("Kitchen garden"), also known as the Garden of Europe, is situated near Lisse, Netherlands, and is the world's largest flower garden. According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park, approximately 7,000,000 (seven million) flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares.

Keukenhof is open annually from the last week in March to mid-May. The best time to view the tulips is around mid-April, depending on the weather.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad30/superstarme325/349922-800x600-Keukenhof-Gardens-Lisse-The-Netherlands.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2011, 09:05:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2011, 08:15:39 am

Oooooh.....it's cold here today!  Where did spring go?  ???

It's just being coy. It's definitely spring. Down here, the daffodils and hyacinths are in full bloom, and the heat Monday afternoon (it felt like June when I left work just after 4:30) brought on the blossoms on the Bradford pear trees, many of which are blooming. The magnolias are "pushing," and it's also a boneless blue morning.  :)

Though I did go back to a heavy leather jacket, scarf, and gloves to come to work this morning.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 06, 2011, 03:48:10 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 06, 2011, 02:48:14 am

Oh for goodness sake, this internet meeting thing, is not what its cracked up to be.....looks like you got a bit of an odd ball like I did.

Glad to see, you ddint hang around waiting for him to "let you know"....what a dick head, as you say, its not that much of a brainer to know if you are going to be available on a certain day.....yes or no.....and you know Chucky, the thing that pissed me off the most with my odd balls, was that they actually think that I THINK their behaviour is normal.....what an insult to my intelligence,and to yours, for this idiot to think, that you would just sit around and wait for him to "let you know"........F**K him...you wouldnt want to meet someone like that anyway.......

Good luck mate.....I am sure there is some lucky guy waiting for the chance to meet you, someday, somewhere.....

You know, I was thinking some more about this.  Either the moron is just extremely rude, or maybe he has something else going on in his life...? 

Like, you know, a wife or partner that he has to wait and find out what their schedule will be like this weekend, and therefore which day he'll be "free" to see you....   :-\ 

I know you said he didn't post his picture online because he's a teacher, but maybe there's more to it than that; maybe there's somebody else he's trying to hide from.

Moron either way you look at it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2011, 06:03:34 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 06, 2011, 03:48:10 pm

You know, I was thinking some more about this.  Either the moron is just extremely rude, or maybe he has something else going on in his life...? 

Like, you know, a wife or partner that he has to wait and find out what their schedule will be like this weekend, and therefore which day he'll be "free" to see you....   :-\ 

I know you said he didn't post his picture online because he's a teacher, but maybe there's more to it than that; maybe there's somebody else he's trying to hide from.

Moron either way you look at it.

Debs, I posted that possiblity on DCF in Le Bar on 3/29 when he and I started talking.

And just as a follow up, he still hasn't texted me since my last message yesterday evening.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2011, 06:32:33 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 06, 2011, 03:48:10 pm

You know, I was thinking some more about this.  Either the moron is just extremely rude, or maybe he has something else going on in his life...?  

Like, you know, a wife or partner that he has to wait and find out what their schedule will be like this weekend, and therefore which day he'll be "free" to see you....   :-\  

I know you said he didn't post his picture online because he's a teacher, but maybe there's more to it than that; maybe there's somebody else he's trying to hide from.

Moron either way you look at it.

All entirely possible. OTOH, it also sounds like what I've seen in more gay men than I can count: Waiting to see what else might turn up.  :-\  >:(

Bad way to behave? To be sure. Common? Unfortunately so, at least from my observation.

Stay away from teachers unless they're really out. If they aren't, potentially they have too much to lose, so you'll inevitably end up sneaking around in dark corners and playing second fiddle to his need to remain in the closet. I'm actually not unsympathetic to the situation of a closeted teacher, but life is too short and closeted teachers have too many issues that I don't need.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 06, 2011, 07:55:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2011, 06:03:34 pm

Debs, I posted that possiblity on DCF in Le Bar on 3/29 when he and I started talking.

And just as a follow up, he still hasn't texted me since my last message yesterday evening.  LOL

Best forget about the moron, his loss not yours

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 06, 2011, 08:43:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2011, 06:03:34 pm

Debs, I posted that possiblity on DCF in Le Bar on 3/29 when he and I started talking.

And just as a follow up, he still hasn't texted me since my last message yesterday evening.  LOL

I remember now, that's true.  You did post that you wondered if he might be married, when he didn't post his picture.  But then the lack of picture seemed to be "explained" or "excused" by the part about him being a teacher.

I just thought the "I'll let you know" might give even more evidence to a possible other life.

Or it might easily be what Jeff says: keeping his options open.  But if he can't even make a commitment for a weekend, you know he's not what you want.

In any case, whatever his situation, sounds like you've decided not to wait around for him, and that's good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2011, 09:42:57 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 06, 2011, 08:43:32 pm

In any case, whatever his situation, sounds like you've decided not to wait around for him, and that's good.

Agreed!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2011, 08:01:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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One day closer to the weekend!  ;D 

Anyone have any good plans?  I am getting a hair cut on Saturday, and then going out to dinner with friends



Today's Travel destination:

Mount Kenya, Kenya


Africa's second highest mountain after Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya lies just south of the equator and rises to 17,000 feet from a forested landscape of gentle foothills.



(http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/perrynev/Africa/Africa237.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 07, 2011, 03:59:09 pm

Weekend plans?  Yes!

A while back, a friend brought over some trout (minus heads) that he had caught (and frozen), and put them in my freezer.   ::)

He's going to help me cook them (bake them in the oven) this weekend, assuming all goes well.

I have the requested supplies ready to go:  Italian dressing and lemon juice for marinating, and tin foil. 
Plus I thought of making it into trout almondine, so I have some sliced almonds and some some butter that I saw in a recipe for warming up the almonds.  Not sure whether I will bother with warming them. 
And fish-shaped (oval) dishes that I thought would make a nice touch.   ;D

Hope it turns out.  My mother would raise such a fuss at fish being cooked (especially, all the way from raw fish) in her kitchen.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 07, 2011, 04:19:48 pm

Oh my gosh, Debs, those sound like awesome plans!

Gotta love a man who actually lets his line see water in its life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 07, 2011, 05:19:53 pm

You have to kiss a lot of frogs to get to that Prince Chuck!
 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 07, 2011, 09:08:53 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvoQH4l9p8Q&feature=related[/youtube]
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2011, 09:16:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  And Pay Day!

;D

Each pay day brings me that much closer to my goal!  ;D

Today's Travel Destination:

Caernarfon Castle - North Wales, Wales.

It is said that no other country on Earth has as many castles per square mile as Wales, and none is more famous or historically significant than Caernarfon.  Once the official seat of British power in Wales, it is still associated with Britian's royal heir, the reigning Prince or Princess of Wales.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 08, 2011, 10:32:09 am

How lucky I am not to be a cleaning lady there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 08, 2011, 01:51:04 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 08, 2011, 10:32:09 am

How lucky I am not to be a cleaning lady there.

 :laugh:


Hi, Sonja!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 08, 2011, 03:58:13 pm

Hi Debbie!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2011, 04:03:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 08, 2011, 10:32:09 am

How lucky I am not to be a cleaning lady there.

This reminds me of a comedy bit Rita Rudner used to do regarding her mother, and I quote:


"You alll know that saying "Neurotics build castles in the sky, and Psychotics live in them?  Yes, well my mother cleans them!"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 08, 2011, 04:45:07 pm

So maybe she's the one who cleans that Welsh castle?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 08, 2011, 06:28:15 pm

Come to the Uk and I'll meet you there Chuckie!!
xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2011, 09:22:13 am

Since I mentioned this when Chuck asked what anyone was doing this weekend, I have to say that Saturday's trout dinner (actually, a late lunch) turned out really well.  A friend baked the trout (4 little ones, so we ate 2 apiece) and I fixed or bought the other food. 

As you know, I'm no cook at all, so I got by with some basics, but made a nice meal.  Ahead of time, I bought a 16-oz. potato soup (to split for 2 people) and 3 garlic knots at the local pizza place; opened a can of green beans and fixed it with lemon juice; and put some almond slices in a small dish, to fix with lemon and butter and use as the "almondine" in trout almondine.  All this went in the frig.

When my friend got here, I quickly reheated the soup and garlic knots and we ate them while the oven was preheating.  Then he wrapped the trout (which had been marinating in Italian dressing overnight) in aluminum foil on a cookie sheet, and baked them for 20 minutes.  Meanwhile I heated the beans and almond slices in the microwave.

This was my first experience with eating a whole trout at home, that came with a backbone still intact (the restaurants always remove the big bones for you), so that was a little trick to remove, and also to get out as many small bones as possible.  I thought the first fish could have been cooked a little more, so we put our second fish back in and heated for 10 more minutes.  30 minutes makes a good trout.

All in all, a good meal.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 10, 2011, 04:52:42 pm

That's awesome, Debs!  You've got me salivating:)

May I ask if there was any romance as well, or are you two just friends?

P.S.  Chuck, sorry for us girls taking over your blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2011, 05:59:20 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 10, 2011, 04:52:42 pm

That's awesome, Debs!  You've got me salivating:)

May I ask if there was any romance as well, or are you two just friends?

Just friends, Mandy, long-time friends.

But it was neat, making a meal like that.  Reminds me of when my sister and her husband came out and made "Thanksgiving in May" by cooking a turkey around Memorial Day, for the three of us plus my brother and nephew.  Ordinarily, nothing gets cooked from scratch at my house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 10, 2011, 08:30:47 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 10, 2011, 05:59:20 pm

Just friends, Mandy, long-time friends.

But it was neat, making a meal like that.  Reminds me of when my sister and her husband came out and made "Thanksgiving in May" by cooking a turkey around Memorial Day, for the three of us plus my brother and nephew.  Ordinarily, nothing gets cooked from scratch at my house.

That's sweet.  Sometimes, friends are the BEST things to have.

I know what you mean about cooking from scratch when you're a single woman.  Only thing I ever use my oven for is frozen pizza or those frozen Mrs. Paul's fish fillets, both of which I'm proud to say I've been an expert at, all my life:)  Other than that, I live on a cheese or turkey sandwich every day.  It's very nice to have the rare occasion to actually demonstrate and appreciate any culinary talents we have.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2011, 08:02:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are again, back at Monday.

Ugh!

I didn't do much of anything this weekend.  Dinner with friends on Saturday night, but otherwise, I was a slug.

::)


How terrible about the earthquake in Japan. 

And just by chance, today's travel destination on my calendar is Yoshino, Japan.



The mid-April bloom of Cherry Blossoms is eagerly anticipated all over Japan, but purists and connoissuers of hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, head for Yoshino Mountain, near Kyoto, which is virtually covered with tens of thousands of centuries-old white mountain cherry trees.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2011, 07:51:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So, how is everyone today?

Work here has been getting progressively busier with the departure of my coworker, and me taking on her duties.  It makes the day go by faster, but I find I'm more tired by the end of the work day.  Here is to hoping that when I bonus time comes around, I get recognized.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Saint-Paul De Vence, France.

A magnet for artists and writers, the charming adjacent towns of Saint-Paul de Vence and Vence, about 15 miles northwest of Nice, have drawn them in droves.  Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Raoul Dufy, Pablo Picasso, D. H. Lawrence and James Baldwin all lived here, finding inspiration in the Mediterranean air, quiet charm, and picturesque views.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2011, 08:09:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend is closing in, thank God!

It has been getting busier at work, and May and June get closer, it will get even busier.

 ::)

I think by July I'll crash.

anyway, other than that, it seems to be the status quo.


Today's travel destination:

Grafton, Vermont


Vermont, renowned for its fall color, is less crowded and equally lovely in spring, when the varied greens of young foliage, from the full, rich emerald of new grasses to the yellowish tint fo leaves just emerging from bud, bring a subtler kind of multi-shade beauty.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 14, 2011, 05:16:52 pm

I don t know where this week went!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2011, 08:17:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Welcome to Friday!  I hope everyone has a great weekend planned!  What are you all doing?

I've got no plans at the moment, and part of me hopes it stays that way.  lol

Quote from: Kelda on April 14, 2011, 05:16:52 pm

I don t know where this week went!

I hear ya, Kelda!  Sometimes it feels like the week flies right on by!





today's travel destination:


Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Costa Rica


The Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve is a Costa Rican reserve located along the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range. Named after the nearby town of Monteverde and founded in 1972, the Preserve consists of over 10,500 hectares of tropical rainforest. 

The reserve is visited by roughly 70,000 visitors a year. The Preserve consists of 6 ecological zones, 90% of which are virgin forest.  An extremely high biodiversity, consisting of over 2,500 plant species (including the most orchid species in a single place), 100 species of mammals, 400 bird species, 120 reptilian and amphibian species, and thousands of insects, has drawn scientists and tourists since.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 15, 2011, 11:58:00 am

Heya Chuck, I hope you have a nice peaceful rejuvenating weekend.  You've been so busy lately, it's about time you took a pampering quiet couple of days.

How goes the dating game?

And when's your next travel adventure?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2011, 06:34:19 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 15, 2011, 11:58:00 am

How goes the dating game?

And when's your next travel adventure?

Dating game is quiet at the moment.   I'm sure I'll get a hit soon. 

Next travel.....well there will be Boston in June, other than that, nothing right away.  Most of my travel seems to be near the end of the year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 16, 2011, 09:57:25 am

Where is that too Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2011, 08:01:21 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 15, 2011, 11:58:00 am

How goes the dating game?

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 15, 2011, 06:34:19 pm

Dating game is quiet at the moment.   I'm sure I'll get a hit soon.

And the "hit" has happened.  Another guy from Match.com messaged me, and we're meeting on Wednesday.

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 15, 2011, 11:58:00 am

And when's your next travel adventure?

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 15, 2011, 06:34:19 pm

Next travel.....well there will be Boston in June, other than that, nothing right away.  Most of my travel seems to be near the end of the year.

Quote from: Kelda on April 16, 2011, 09:57:25 am

Where is that too Chuck?

I may be going to England in September to visit friends, November to Chicago, and I want to visit Gene in that time period in Georgia as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 18, 2011, 04:11:10 am

Ooooh! If you coem to England do let me know Mr Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2011, 05:14:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Sorry I've been away all day, it's been hectic on this end.

::)

I got a wake up call at 4:00, dad needed an ambulance to go to the hospital.  He woke up at that time to go to the bathroom, got dizzy, broke into a cold sweat, and managed to sit on the floor before he fell over.  Apparently, there was some blood involved as well.

Mom had made appointments with a cable guy, and the inspector was coming over for the final exam of their new bathroom, so I was the one who stayed at home to make sure all was taken care of.

Got word this afternoon that dad will be staying in the hospital until Wednesday or Thursday.  He had a bunch of tests today, and they want to give him a rest before doing more tomorrow.  They feel it's nothing serious, they think it was a blood vessel that burst overnight, which caused the loss of blood/dizziness.

They didn't give him a transfusion, and without new blood, his pressure returned to normal as did his body temp, which leads them to believe the bleeding has stopped.

They're keeping him for observation and further tests.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 18, 2011, 05:50:13 pm

Oh Chuck, stay strong.  I'm glad you could be there to help your folks.  I'll say a prayer for your dad, and for you, the next days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 18, 2011, 05:53:30 pm

Wishing all the best for your dad, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: fritzkep on April 18, 2011, 08:00:52 pm

  ! y’all , חג פסח שמח         

(Or should that be lla'y?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 18, 2011, 08:06:57 pm

(((Chuck)))

(((Chuck's dad)))

(((Chuck's mom and everyone else in the family)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2011, 09:18:09 pm

Oh, dear.  :(  I'm so sorry to hear this, Sweetie.

Sending good thoughts and prayers to all of you.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 19, 2011, 05:26:48 am

((((Chuck))))

Sending positive vibes.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2011, 07:48:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

I'm back at work, and have a bit of catching up to do, so I'm sure you won't see me around much today.

So far, dad is well, and I'll keep you all posted.


Today's Travel Destination:


The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire & Worcestershire, England.

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Whether by car or on foot, to tour this area of countryside is to experience the quintessence of rural England.  Its villages prospered in the heyday of wool trade in the Middle Ages, and most have kept their stone buildings and preserved their character.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 19, 2011, 08:01:38 am

Oh dear Chucky, just read about your dad.....glad that it seems nothing too serious, and he is on the mend.

Hugs to you and your family. xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2011, 03:54:13 pm

Quote from: fritzkep on April 18, 2011, 08:00:52 pm

  ! y’all , חג פסח שמח         

(Or should that be lla'y?)

LOL!!

Thanks, Körkompis!!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2011, 03:57:50 pm

Continuing good wishes to your dad and your family, Chuck!

Glad it seems good so far.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 19, 2011, 04:58:42 pm

I was there a few weeks ago.. a very beautiful part of the country.

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2011, 07:48:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

I'm back at work, and have a bit of catching up to do, so I'm sure you won't see me around much today.

So far, dad is well, and I'll keep you all posted.


Today's Travel Destination:


The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire & Worcestershire, England.

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Whether by car or on foot, to tour this area of countryside is to experience the quintessence of rural England.  Its villages prospered in the heyday of wool trade in the Middle Ages, and most have kept their stone buildings and preserved their character.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 20, 2011, 12:35:05 am

Chuck, I'm wishing your Dad and Mom and you well after his health scare.  Glad to hear he's doing well!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2011, 08:15:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

Work is keeping me busy, but I feel like I'm accomplishing a lot, so I'm not feeling too overwhelmed.  However, by the time the weekends come, I'm tired and then I admit to feeling overwhelmed.

Happy Hump Day! 

I'm going out tonight on a date, he seems like a nice guy.  ;D

Today's Travel Destination:

Bellingrath Gardens, Alabama USA



A lush floral oasis near Alabama's Gulf Coast, Bellingrath Gardens was created by Walter Bellingrath, a local businessman, from what had been a fishing camp on the Fowl River.  He opened the award-winning gardens to the public in 1932, and his lavish home on the grounds is now a museum.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 20, 2011, 02:06:35 pm

All the best to your dad! Hope it is indeed something minor. Sending good wishes his way.

(Chuck)
(Chuck's dad + mom + and family)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2011, 06:57:40 pm

Hiya!

Dad has been home for about 5 hours now.   He's in good spirits and his usual self.

Doctors reviewed the colonoscopy and said that everything is fine, and the bleeding should no longer be an issue.  They did find three polyps that they cut out as a precaution, and they're being biopsied.  However, the doctor told my dad and mom that polyps in the colon can be common, and that with his recent radiation treatments for his prostate, he should be fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 20, 2011, 07:35:22 pm

Good to hear, Chucky..xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 21, 2011, 04:05:59 am

Glad to hear this news. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2011, 08:21:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Holiday weekend is closing in!  ;D

I hope that everyone who celebrates has good plans for Easter.  Weather here is supposed to be majorly crappy, rain all day Saturday and Sunday.  ugh!

Had a date last night......and shall we say, the search continues!

LOL

I feel badly, as I think he liked me, he's already texted me this morning to say he had a good time last night.  Well, I'll call him either tonight or tomorrow, and let him know how I feel.  I won't give him that news via text.

Today's Travel Destination:

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA.


Thomas Jefferson saw teh captivating shale bluffs and confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers at Harpers Ferry as "perhaps one of the most stupendous scenes in nature," but history remembers it best as the site of John Brown's ill-fated rebellion against slavery in 1859, a significant spark for the Civil War.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 21, 2011, 02:07:46 pm

Glad to hear your dad is feeling better and is home again, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2011, 07:56:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday, and Payday!  The perfect combination!

 :laugh:

My brother, sis-in-law and niece should be over for Easter dinner on Sunday.  Have to make sure the house is clean.  ;D

As for today, I'm hoping it will be a dead day here, with most of our clients closed for the holiday weekend.  I sent a mass email to them all on Tuesday to let them know there may be a chance we'll go home early, and to get any work they need done to me by 2:00 this afternoon at the latest.  I figure if we're let out early, this will ensure I'll have my work done.  If not, then I'll have 2 hours to catch up on other things.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Seville, Spain

Few places celebrate Holy Week, the week before Easter, more fervently than in Seville.  Penitents, many hooded, barefoot, and dragging chains, slowly parade through town streets.  Candlelit processions bear elaborate floats with images of Christ and Mary, and the faithful sing haunting, deeply devotional songs.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 22, 2011, 10:19:50 am

Great news about your Dad Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2011, 02:09:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Welcome to the weekend!  Hope everyone is doing well!

Quiet and rainy Saturday here, a good day to stay in and stay warm.  I thought this was supposed to be spring. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 23, 2011, 09:13:50 pm

Spring this afternoon in Philly, Chuck.  63 degrees and a pleasant day for a walk, rain cleared off.

The robins were out and about.

But it's supposed to rain again tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2011, 12:01:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2011, 07:40:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Geez, I hate Mondays!

It's going to be hectic here at work today, one of the other RAs took today off to have a three day weekend.  (My opinion, she did it so she could sleep off her drunk behavior) 

 :laugh:

Today's travel destination:

Cuenca, Ecuador

Cobbleston streets, colonial churches and convents, and ironwork balconies are part of the legacy of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage site about 8,000 feet above sea level in the Ecuadorian highlands.  Four rivers wind through the town, which was an inhabited place long before the days of the Inca Empire.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 25, 2011, 03:38:31 pm

           I hope the holidays found everything as you hoped them to be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2011, 08:10:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well this foggy Tuesday!  I'm one fo the few people here at the office at this time, it's nice adn quiet.

;D

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on April 25, 2011, 03:38:31 pm

I hope the holidays found everything as you hoped them to be.

Thanks Janice!  My Easter was good, thanks!  Dinner with the family and too much food, as usual.  LOL


Just a moment of reflection upon a friend I lost near the end of last year.



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This is me and my buddy, Paul.  Paul was one of the few people that made life bearable for me in high school.  Unlike the others who felt the need to taunt or ignore me, Paul became my friend.  We were close our senior year in high school, he introduced me to his friends, we all went on vacation together.

We went our seperate ways after a few years, and lost touch, as expected, I guess.  It seems to happen to high school friends.  We reconnected on FaceBook and in 2006 we met up again, and I spent a few days at his place in Arizona.

In November of 2010 word got around Facebook that Paul had died.  The obituary said "died unexpectedly", so I assume it was an accident of some sort.  Today would've been his 42nd birthday.

Miss you, buddy!  Thanks for everything!


Today's travel desitination.


Antigua, Lesser Antilles


The yachting world is focused today on Antigua, where Antigua Sailing Week is in full swing.  Serious racing and beautiful-people watching hold equal fascination as blue-blooded sailors and curious landlubbers mingle in English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 26, 2011, 01:56:10 pm

(((Chuck))

RIP Paul....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 26, 2011, 02:49:59 pm

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Chuck.

I think I remember when you reconnected with an old high school buddy, or at least remember you talking about it later.  Sorry Paul died so young.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 26, 2011, 09:17:38 pm

((chuck))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2011, 08:00:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I was waaaaaaaaaaay too busy to post here yestserday, so consider this yesterday's post!  LOL

Work was off the wall!  I had to prepare a funding for a new mortgage for a new client.....$5,500,000.00.  Of course, this stuff never goes easily, there were a few snags along the way that caused issues. 

Thankfully, all went well!


yesterday's travel destination:

Monument Valley, Arizona & Utah, USA.


A rough but highly scenic 17-mile dirt loop road runs past starkly eroded, skyscraper-sized buttes and sculpted spires in Monument Valley, a park administered by the Navajo Nation and once the location of choice for John Ford Westerns.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2011, 08:08:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is well today!  ;D

Well, yesterday was crazy at work, I'm hoping that today is much better!  I have an RA meeting this morning, about 10:30 and thankfully, I've managed to get everything accomplished that I was asked of, so when my immediate supervisor asks me about it in the meeting, I can give a good answer, and look good!

;D

Many thanks on the posts of support for my friend, Paul.  He was a good guy.  I hope his parents and siblings are doing ok.

Skies are getting very dark here, and it's supposed to be very rainy.  Perhaps we'll lose power?  it's happened here before!

Today's travel destination.

Taktsang Monastery (also called The Tiger's Nest) in Paro Valley, Bhutan.

As this fantastic and very special monastry is a steep climb up the hill (900 meters), it is advised to visit it at the end of your stay in Bhutan, when you are acclimatised to the altitude.  For people who want, a pony can be arranged for the ride up only, and until the cafeteria.  From there it is another steep walk, and then the steep and narrow stairs until the Monastry itself.   Your guide can organise a permit to enter the monastry.  Inside you have to leave your bags and camera's at the entrance.  The view is great and the atmosphere very holy, a place where every Bhutanese will want to come at least once in his life.  This is the place where Guru Rinpoche brought Buddhism into Butan, arriving on the back of a tigress.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 28, 2011, 10:44:31 am

Good morning, Chuck.  Good luck at your meeting.

So far, so good, on the weather front here in Philly, but the storm system hasn't gone away yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 28, 2011, 11:31:41 am

Thanks for the Monument Valley pic, Chuck.  Mikaela and I can testify to the beauty of that place!  8)

Be careful out there in Jersey!  There are tornados in the western part of the state, and they're moving east as I write.  Channel 7 has the info on a crawl.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 28, 2011, 02:04:02 pm

It's hard to believe how many people were killed by the storms in the South.  Seems like nowhere is safe these days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 29, 2011, 06:27:02 am

Oh to able to afford a $5.5million mortage eh!?!

Bhutan looks amazing..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 29, 2011, 12:12:02 pm

Good morning, Chuck.

Was that a personal $5.5 million mortgage, or a commercial mortgage?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2011, 03:46:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My goodness!   I'm late!  But, better late than pregnant never!

Yes, can you imagine a $5.5 million mortgage?  Damn!  And Debs, remember, I work in the commercial area of the bank, it's a commercial mortgage.  Anything I do is commercial related.


Well, I leave work in half hour, and thank God!  I need the weekend!

Today's travel destination:

Galapagos Islands.

STraddling the equater 600 miles off the Ecuadoran coast, the Galapagos nurture an amazing roster of wildlife in an eerie, moonlike atmosphere.  Visit on a cruise and you may find that the animals, which have no instinctive fear of man, are as curious about you are you are about them.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2011, 08:32:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and feels rested for work today!

I'm in the mood for Chinese food.  ;D

I did go bowling yesterday, but didn't get the chance to update my "Striking out" section of the blog.  I will do so tonight.

Today's travel destination:

Newport, Rhode Island, USA.


Home to spectacular coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown, and welcoming hospitality, Newport, Rhode Island is considered by many to be a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. From weekend getaways spent touring the famed Gilded Age mansions that once were the summer playground for socialite families with names like Astor and Vanderbilt to an afternoon of wine tasting through Newport's three scenic vineyards, the options for interesting activities, distinctive stories, and enticing photo opportunities are countless!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2011, 08:14:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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What's new, and shakin'?  ;D

Work is starting to level off at the moment, but that's just the calm before the storm.  ;D  Renewal time is upon me, and we will be busy busy busy busy busy!

Hell, as long as there is a paycheck with my name on it, I shouldn't complain.

but I will.  LOL


Today's travel destination:

Portofino, Liguria, Italy.


Portofino, one of the lovliest towns on the Italian Riviera, is said to be the most photographed village in the world.  The best times to go are May, June, and September, in good weather but outside tourist high season.  In July & August, the congestion on the coastal road leading to the town makes visiting a test of patience.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/imaqt170/Places/portofino_harbor.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 03, 2011, 11:51:46 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Beautiful destination.

Renewal time sounds like a drag, but you've got the right attitude:  the job does pay.  Hang in there.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2011, 07:50:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

It's all downhill to Friday now!  ;D


Today's travel destination:

Iceberg Alley, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.


From early spring until midsummer, icebergs break from the glaciers of Greenland and are pulled by the Labrador current along the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Eerily beautiful, they glide majestically on dark blue waters, and tour boats go out to meet them.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 04, 2011, 01:56:23 pm

pretty!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2011, 07:53:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I think I'm starting to catch up on work now!  ;D  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

although that will change shortly, when the full renewal season hits, ugh!  Then I'll be swamped here big time.

Today's travel destination:

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, England.


The star attraction of Brighton, self-anointed "London-by-the Sea", is the restored Royal Pavilion, a pseudo-Oriental pleasure palace built in the late 1700s by the Prince Regent, later King George IV.  This confection of minarets and onion domes offers a whimsical interior to match.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 05, 2011, 09:28:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2011, 07:53:32 am

Today's travel destination:

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, England.


The star attraction of Brighton, self-anointed "London-by-the Sea", is the restored Royal Pavilion, a pseudo-Oriental pleasure palace built in the late 1700s by the Prince Regent, later King George IV.  This confection of minarets and onion domes offers a whimsical interior to match.

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I've been there! :D (Well, in Brighton at least)
Have just checked my photo album, it was in 1993.
1993 -  :o Where did the time go, is it really almost twenty years ago?


I'm pretty sure we must have at least visited the Royal Pavillion from the outside, but I can't exactly remember it.
The single photo I took in Brighton is of hubby putting his face through one of those photo coulisses/photo sceneries at the Palace Pier. I don't even know how it's called in German, I just hope you know what I mean.
Such were the days before digital photography. :laugh: You counted every single shot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2011, 09:45:20 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 05, 2011, 09:28:16 am

The single photo I took in Brighton is of hubby putting his face through one of those photo coulisses/photo sceneries at the Palace Pier. I don't even know how it's called in German, I just hope you know what I mean.

I know what you mean.....it's usually a comical thing, a wooden stand that painted to look like something, and a hole for your head, so it looks like your head is on another type of body.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 05, 2011, 10:01:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2011, 09:45:20 am

I know what you mean.....it's usually a comical thing, a wooden stand that painted to look like something, and a hole for your head, so it looks like your head is on another type of body.

Exactly.
And what's the name for it?
Does it even have a specific naming? It should, because it's awfully long to write the whole description in a sentence, when you could just use one simple word for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2011, 08:55:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Friday, and Happy Pay Day!   ;D'

Made my hotel reservation for the AIDS walk in Boston!  I can't wait to see Brokies again!  It's been waaaaaaaaaay too long!

;D

Today's travel destination:

The High Atlas, Morocco.


Trekking the High Atlas can mean traveli9ng on reasonably flat terrain or climbing amid 13,000-foot peaks.  Amid the highest mountains, travelers move through vast panoramas untouched by modern times and meet remote villagers, shepherds and nomads.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 06, 2011, 12:05:03 pm

^^^^^^^^^^^

Shepherds?

Any idea if those shepherds are good looking, or in love with each other, Chuck?   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 06, 2011, 03:12:46 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck!

It really will be good to see Brokies again...for me, it's been since December in L.A.

And we haven't done anything in NYC that I've been part of since Fritz came up last October.   :o  Way too long.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 07, 2011, 01:36:38 pm

would love love love to go to Morocco!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2011, 05:55:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!  ;D

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Happy Mother's Day
to all of the
BetterMost
Moms!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2011, 06:00:17 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 06, 2011, 12:05:03 pm

Shepherds?

Any idea if those shepherds are good looking, or in love with each other, Chuck?   8)

I have no idea about shepherds in various countries!  LOL  There may be some attractive shepherds who have the hots for each other.

Quote from: dejavu on May 06, 2011, 03:12:46 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck!

It really will be good to see Brokies again...for me, it's been since December in L.A.

And we haven't done anything in NYC that I've been part of since Fritz came up last October.   :o  Way too long.]

Yes, it's been too long.  I was thinking that maybe we should do a lunch soon in NYC, but with Mother's Day and Memorial Day holiday weekends, I'm thinking it won't happen until after the AIDS Walk in Boston.

Quote from: Kelda on May 07, 2011, 01:36:38 pm

would love love love to go to Morocco!

Sounds like that's a trip for you to plan soon!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 08, 2011, 06:05:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2011, 06:00:17 pm

Yes, it's been too long.  I was thinking that maybe we should do a lunch soon in NYC, but with Mother's Day and Memorial Day holiday weekends, I'm thinking it won't happen until after the AIDS Walk in Boston.

A Saturday afternoon lunch, maybe.  Great idea.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 09, 2011, 04:00:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2011, 06:00:17 pm

I have no idea about shepherds in various countries!  LOL  There may be some attractive shepherds who have the hots for each other.

Yes, it's been too long.  I was thinking that maybe we should do a lunch soon in NYC, but with Mother's Day and Memorial Day holiday weekends, I'm thinking it won't happen until after the AIDS Walk in Boston.

Sounds like that's a trip for you to plan soon!  ;D

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2011, 07:50:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Why do we have to have Mondays?   ???

I could've slept more today,  but oh well!  I'm here, and working already!

Had mild Blackberry drama over the weekend.  Everyone I work with has a blackberry, and since they are work related, they keep the ring tone at the defaults.  I was going to do the same, but I got tired of hearing someone else's BB ring and I go to check mine, and it wasn't a message for me.  I went through the tones on my BB and found one called "Relaxed Gong" that I picked.  It sounded like someone banging a gong each time a text or email came in, and I thought it was funny.

Well, on Saturday I had a message that there was an update set for the BB, so I downloaded it.  The update changed some of the functions and images on my screen, and it also removed some of the stored tones, one of them being the "relaxed gong".   ::)

The defaults were back, and I was not amused.  I decided to try something different, so I downloaded (for free) two new tones to use. 

Now, when I get a text, I have a strange sounding man's voice saying:  "Excuse me?  Hello?  You have, a text message."

Now, when I get an email,  I have a woman's sexy voice saying:  "Ooooh, is that an email coming my way?"

 :laugh:

Today's travel destination:


The Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy


Urbino's ducal palace is one of Italy's greatest treasures.  Built for the duke Federico da Montefeltro by the finest artists and architects of the 15th century, it is considered the perfect expression of the early Renaissance.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 10, 2011, 09:00:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 09, 2011, 07:50:56 am

Now, when I get a text, I have a strange sounding man's voice saying:  "Excuse me?  Hello?  You have, a text message."

Now, when I get an email,  I have a woman's sexy voice saying:  "Ooooh, is that an email coming my way?"

 :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2011, 09:04:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Made it through Monday, and now, on to Tuesday!!!

Work was already busy today but I'm managing to stay atop of things!

I have signs up on my cube here at work regarding my participation in the AIDS Walk in Boston, and I've already had a few people ask for links so they can make a donation.

;D

Now, to see if they follow through.  LOL

Today's travel destination:

Windsor Castle, in Berkshire, England, has 1,000 rooms and is still used as a hme by Queen Elizabeth II.  Inside its St. George's Chapel is the tomb of Henry VIII, buried with Jane Seymour, one of his six wives.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2011, 07:51:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

How is everyone? ? ? ? ?

Less than a month, and I'll be in Boston for the AIDS Walk and to see Brokies!  ;D


So far, I'm the only donor to myself! :o  :laugh:  Well, that's my own fault for starting late!

http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1711911&pg=personal&fr_id=1110

I've put this on Facebook, and am sending out an email.  I should get some donations shortly.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Antibes, Provence -Ales-Cote D'Azur, France



Visit Antibes to gaze out over the colorful Vieux Port and the deep-blue Bay of Antibes.  Also make sure to see the Musée Picasso and stalk the ghost of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who enjoyed the life of a wealthy American expatriate here in the 1920s and then wrote about it in "Tender Is the Night".



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2011, 10:26:10 am

My coworkers are sooooooooooooooo cool!

I sent out an email today (9am) about my participation in the AIDS walk.

As of now, 3 more donations have hit online for $75.00, and I've been given $50.00 more in cash in person to place.  Currently online in donations is $125.00, so I have a total of $175.00 all together!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 11, 2011, 11:46:45 am

Lil Bro Imo makeua donation here before the event happens,  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2011, 07:53:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well, and having a good day!

My immediate supervisor is out of the office today, so I may be able to relax a bit.  ;D




Today's travel destination:

Great Wall of China


The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC through the 16th century. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 12, 2011, 07:57:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 12, 2011, 07:53:36 am

Great Wall of China

Been there, done that. Like with many of these famous sites, once you get there...well, it´s a long wall.
Pretty landscape, though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 12, 2011, 07:59:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 12, 2011, 07:53:36 am

Hope that everyone is doing well, and having a good day!

My immediate supervisor is out of the office today, so I may be able to relax a bit.  ;D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1e6fOTGflk&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 12, 2011, 03:04:18 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on May 12, 2011, 07:59:36 am

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1e6fOTGflk&feature=related[/youtube]

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Hey Chuck, I saw  you in that vid!! You're on the far right, climbing over desks!! 


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 12, 2011, 10:04:22 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on May 12, 2011, 07:59:36 am

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1e6fOTGflk&feature=related[/youtube]

 :laugh:   ::)

Oh, that collision with the cart from the elevator.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2011, 08:08:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Do the Friday Happy Dance!!!!





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Don't celebrate too hard and loose focus!  Be on guard, it's Friday the 13th!




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Today's travel destination:

Glenveagh National Park, Donegal, Ireland


Glenveagh's wild, lonely loveliness lies deep within the interior of Donegal, the rugged county on Ireland's northernmost fringe that has a distinctive, top-o'-the'world feel.  Isolated and always breathtaking, Donegal also distinguishes itself by clinging to ancient customs and the Gaelic language.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 13, 2011, 08:10:14 am

Oh...Ireland...I´d love to learn that accent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2011, 08:12:34 am

Hiya Monika!

*waves*

I love the Irish accent!  I've never been to Ireland, but I'd love to go.


Oh, btw, the video you posted (and this goes to you too, Debs and Sonja) we DO NOT behave that way when the boss is out.

That video was funny as hell, though!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 13, 2011, 09:19:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2011, 08:08:42 am

Don't celebrate too hard and loose focus!  Be on guard, it's Friday the 13th!

So it is, Chuck.   :o  I had forgotten the 13th part of this happy Friday day.


Good morning to you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on May 13, 2011, 09:50:26 am

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 13, 2011, 04:59:31 pm

Quote from: Buffymon on May 13, 2011, 08:10:14 am

Oh...Ireland...I´d love to learn that accent.

Me too. Maybe we should take a course together?   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2011, 02:30:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is haveing a great weekend!

Mine has been busy, so I'm feeling like resting today.  LOL  Friday night after work, I went out on a date with a guy from Match.com.  Not sure where it will lead, but we got along well, and he wants to meet again.

Yesterday was a birthday dinner for my friend, Cor.  We had a great time, much food and drink, much laughing.

Today I was up early for bowling, and I got my six games in.  Update to be placed in "Striking Out".

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2011, 08:03:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are again, back at Monday.

::)

I had a great weekend, and I hope you all did as well!

;D


Today's travel destination:

Antigua, Guatemala


With its leisurely small-town pace and strictly preserved remnants of 18th-century architecture, Antigua is popular with artistically inclined expatriates and wealthy weekend homeowners from Guatemala City.  It's also a mecca for the international students who attend the numerous programs in the city that teach Spanish as a second language.


(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/salvi_workshop/guatemala/DSC02407.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2011, 07:41:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, Monday is down, and Tuesday has arrived.

I've already got plans for the weekend.  Saturday will be a busy day with my friend's daughter's baton twirling competition, and a birthday party later that night.

;D

Today's travel destination.

Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland.


Ashford Castle is a medieval castle turned five star luxury hotel near Cong in County Galway, Ireland, on the shore of Lough Corrib. Ashford Castle is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World organization.

The castle was built in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo family following their defeat of the O'Connors, the Royal House of Connacht, who are still extant in the person of The O'Connor Donn. The de Burgo's would build several such castles throughout the province, including one on the mouth of the River Corrib around which was to grow the City of Galway, but Ashford would remain their principal stronghold in the vastness of a wild and untamed province.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 17, 2011, 08:48:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2011, 07:41:59 am

Saturday will be a busy day with my friend's daughter's baton twirling competition.

You'll be competing, too, of course?  ;D ;) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 17, 2011, 11:51:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2011, 07:41:59 am

Saturday will be a busy day with my friend's daughter's baton twirling competition, and a birthday party later that night.

Watch out for rogue flying batons!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 17, 2011, 11:59:05 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 17, 2011, 08:48:01 am

You'll be competing, too, of course?  ;D ;) :-*

Of course, but Chuckie's baton will be on fire.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 17, 2011, 12:12:46 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 17, 2011, 11:59:05 am

Of course, but Chuckie's baton will be on fire.

There's a remark about flames and flamers and flaming in there somewhere, but I'm not going to go there. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 17, 2011, 12:26:19 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 17, 2011, 12:12:46 pm

There's a remark about flames and flamers and flaming in there somewhere, but I'm not going to go there. ...  8)

I think you just did...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2011, 02:25:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 17, 2011, 08:48:01 am

You'll be competing, too, of course?  ;D ;) :-*

Quote from: southendmd on May 17, 2011, 11:59:05 am

Of course, but Chuckie's baton will be on fire.

Yeah, sorry, that won't happen.  The closest I get to open flames is when I stand next to you two.


 ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 17, 2011, 09:35:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2011, 02:25:22 pm

Yeah, sorry, that won't happen.  The closest I get to open flames is when I stand next to you two.


 ;) ;D :laugh:

Careful, you might get burned. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2011, 08:09:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

I forgot to mention here that on Monday, Mom turned 68.  ;D

No worries, while I forgot to mention it here, I didn't forget to tell her "Happy Birthday"!  LOL   I don't want to be in the dog house!!!

Well, it's hump day in rainy NJ, but it's suppose to clear up for the weekend!  ;D  It looks to be a busy weekend for me.  I may be out on Friday night, and then most of the day Saturday as well.

But, I have important business to talk about!!!!!















(http://breakfall.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/may21-11_END_OF_WORLD.jpg)

As you all know, Saturday is The Rapture, where those who are good with God will be taken into Heaven, body and soul, to be spared the tribulations that are to happen between now and October 21st, which is the end of the world.

What I need is for some willing BetterMost member here to tend to my blog between the dates of 5/21 - 10/21 and keep it active for me.  I'm sure there won't be an internet connection in Heaven, so I won't be able to do this myself.

You can type whatever you'd like in the daily greeting, and just quote my "Magic Angel" to bring him to your latest post.  Also, I would need your address so I can send you the calendar with the daily locations on it so you can update the blog with pretty pics, to give the BM members here a glimpse of the world that will shortly no longer be here.

If you are interested, please send a PM!


And now, today's travel destination.


Teatre-Museo Dali

Salvado Dali's home and workplace, embellished to his own eccentric taste, today houses much of his own art as well as his collection of other artists' works.  Though to some it resembles an ode to madness, Dali called it "a giant surrealist object in which everything is coherent, nothing is beyond my understanding."

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo220/KFerlin23/Spain/IMG_5246.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 18, 2011, 08:25:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2011, 08:09:30 am

But, I have important business to talk about!!!!!

(http://breakfall.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/may21-11_END_OF_WORLD.jpg)

As you all know, Saturday is The Rapture, where those who are good with God will be taken into Heaven, body and soul, to be spared the tribulations that are to happen between now and October 21st, which is the end of the world.

What I need is for some willing BetterMost member here to tend to my blog between the dates of 5/21 - 10/21 and keep it active for me.  I'm sure there won't be an internet connection in Heaven, so I won't be able to do this myself.

You can type whatever you'd like in the daily greeting, and just quote my "Magic Angel" to bring him to your latest post.  Also, I would need your address so I can send you the calendar with the daily locations on it so you can update the blog with pretty pics, to give the BM members here a glimpse of the world that will shortly no longer be here.

If you are interested, please send a PM!

brilliant Chuck!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2011, 08:42:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2011, 08:09:30 am

As you all know, Saturday is The Rapture, where those who are good with God will be taken into Heaven, body and soul, to be spared the tribulations that are to happen between now and October 21st, which is the end of the world.

What I need is for some willing BetterMost member here to tend to my blog between the dates of 5/21 - 10/21 and keep it active for me.  I'm sure there won't be an internet connection in Heaven, so I won't be able to do this myself.

You can type whatever you'd like in the daily greeting, and just quote my "Magic Angel" to bring him to your latest post.  Also, I would need your address so I can send you the calendar with the daily locations on it so you can update the blog with pretty pics, to give the BM members here a glimpse of the world that will shortly no longer be here.

My, we're confident. ... What makes you so sure guys like you aren't going to march off to Hell October 21?

Oh, right. The Devil doesn't want you because he's afraid you'll try to take over and organize a Brokie event. ...

 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 18, 2011, 11:37:27 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 18, 2011, 08:42:46 am

Oh, right. The Devil doesn't want you because he's afraid you'll try to take over and organize a Brokie event. ...

You have Chuck down to a T. ;D
There would be no shortage of attendees. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2011, 12:06:02 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 18, 2011, 11:37:27 am

You have Chuck down to a T. ;D

There would be no shortage of attendees. :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 18, 2011, 12:31:54 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 18, 2011, 08:42:46 am

Oh, right. The Devil doesn't want you because he's afraid you'll try to take over and organize a Brokie event. ...

 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 18, 2011, 05:37:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on May 18, 2011, 08:42:46 am

My, we're confident. ... What makes you so sure guys like you aren't going to march off to Hell October 21?

Oh, right. The Devil doesn't want you because he's afraid you'll try to take over and organize a Brokie event. ...

 8)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2011, 07:48:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Is it Friday yet?  I need it to be Friday!

:laugh:


And now, today's travel destination.


Portmeirion, North Wales, Wales.

On a wooded hillside in its own little peninsula with romantic sea views, the tine town of Portmeirion, with campanile, piazza, fountains, and arcaded logga, is the creation of Welsh architect Sir Clough Willilams-Ellis.  Inspired, it is said, by a trip to Portofino, he built this Italianate folly of a town piecemeal from 1925 tp 1975.

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd180/drwalpurgis73/Portmeirion/IMG_0055.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 19, 2011, 02:39:59 pm

Awww... I'll meet you there Chuck!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2011, 07:41:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday and pay day!

;D

My last paycheck before I get raptured!

 :laugh:

And now, today's travel destination.


Hagia Sophia, Instanbul, Turkey

The greatest church in all of ancient Byzantium, the Hagia Sophia (Church of Holy Wisdom) was begun in the 6th century A.D by the emperor Justinian.  Converted to a Mosque in the 15th century by the Ottomans, it remains a spiritual oasis of haunting beauty.

(http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/Maja-kaulitz-fans/Turecko/hagia-sophia.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 20, 2011, 08:58:53 am

Good morning, Chuck.

That's such a pretty building.  I always wanted to read more about ancient Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire (and I have a few books on those subjects).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 20, 2011, 02:14:15 pm

I've always thought istanbul would be a great place to visit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 21, 2011, 04:50:27 pm

Hey, it's the 21st.  Where's Chuck?   Chuck?  CHUCK???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 21, 2011, 05:16:40 pm

OMG, he's been raptured!!!   :o :o

We're sure gonna miss him around these parts....   :'( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 22, 2011, 09:09:25 am

Quote from: Sason on May 21, 2011, 05:16:40 pm

OMG, he's been raptured!!!   :o :o

We're sure gonna miss him around these parts....   :'( :'(

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2011, 06:00:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

LMAO at the comments you guys made on the 21st!  *tries to remember*  I think I was waking up from a nap when the rapture was supposed to be happening.

:laugh:

If it was going to be my last day on this planet, I wouldn't be napping.  :laugh:

I do wonder about the mental states of the people who really felt this was the time the rapture would happen.  I'm hearing stories of those who quit their jobs, spent their life savings, sold their properties, and on and on.

Really?  Were you that taken in?

Some people.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2011, 07:56:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are, back at Monday.

::)

The joke I wanted to play on my coworkers today fell apart.  I had left a note in my cube about "going to be raptured" and wishing them luck.  When I came in today, instead of going to the 4th floor, I went to the third floor, and signed on there.  I was going to leave my cube empty and let them wonder where I was, with this big note about being raptured staring them in the faces.

:laugh:

However, the computer on the 3rd floor wouldn't let me access my emails, and that's how I handle my customers' needs, so I couldn't be without it.  I ended up going up to the fouth floor and signing on in my usual spot.


Today's travel destination:

Hong Kong, China.


Hong Kong's forest of sky-scraping banks and trading companies include the work of renowned modern architects, I. M. Pei, whose Bank of China Building catches the afternoon sun.


(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab24/tnich1/Hong%20Kong/Series%201/005HKSkyline.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 23, 2011, 12:00:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 23, 2011, 07:56:37 am

The joke I wanted to play on my coworkers today fell apart.  I had left a note in my cube about "going to be raptured" and wishing them luck.  When I came in today, instead of going to the 4th floor, I went to the third floor, and signed on there.  I was going to leave my cube empty and let them wonder where I was, with this big note about being raptured staring them in the faces.

:laugh:

However, the computer on the 3rd floor wouldn't let me access my emails, and that's how I handle my customers' needs, so I couldn't be without it.  I ended up going up to the fouth floor and signing on in my usual spot.

 :laugh:

Would have been a good joke if it had worked, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 23, 2011, 12:54:45 pm

Quote from: dejavu on May 23, 2011, 12:00:33 pm

:laugh:

Would have been a good joke if it had worked, Chuck.

It would! Had anyone seen it by the time u got back to ur normal cube??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2011, 02:46:18 pm

I'm sure they didn't.  I'm usually one of the first ones in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 23, 2011, 07:05:53 pm

bugger, it would have been a good joke

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2011, 07:50:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Quite a change in the weather here today!  For the past week it's been damp, cold and rainy.  Today, it's supposed to be humid and in the 80s.

Ugh!  I hate humidity!!!

Quote from: ZK on May 23, 2011, 07:05:53 pm

bugger, it would have been a good joke

Yeah, it would've been funny, too bad I wasn't able to go through with it.  But as one of my coworkers said:  "There's always time for more pranks."

>:D

Today's travel destination:

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Ca.


The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County. The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, and has become one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and of the United States.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z415/DaddyMunro/Travels/000015.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2011, 07:56:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

The humidity is gone, and the sun is out!

;D

Have my car in the shop for a routine oil change, and to get the front wipers replaced.  Shouldn't be too expensive.

Today's travel destination:

Lake Titicaca, Boliva & Peru.


The highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca (stop laughing) lies at 12,500 feet above sea leve, a luminescent gem of singular beauty.  The Uros Indains created the lakes floating islands centuries ago, and a few of them are still inhabited by their decendants.

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x448/Derek_Dell/Bolivia/P3160545.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2011, 08:08:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So, who has good plans for the holiday weekend here?   I'll be going to a casino on Sunday, and a BBQ with friends on Monday.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Bergen, Norway

A statue of Ludvig Holberg, considered the father of modern Noregian and Danish literature, looks out over Bergen, which achieved its greatest prosperity as a bustling mercant center in the days of the medieval trade cartel known as the Hanseatic League.  Today, the city is the gateway to Norway's stunning fjord country.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x130/dyylaan/influences/432349bergen_norway.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 26, 2011, 01:10:27 pm

I have an awesome plan for the weekend, Chuck.  On Saturday at 2, I'm going over to my favorite high-school teacher's house.  I haven't seen her in 28 years.  She's 87 years' old now, and she was overjoyed to hear from me the other day.  So, I'll take her flowers, and we'll cry and we'll laugh.  We're both excited beyond belief.  I can't think of anything better than that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 26, 2011, 02:36:51 pm

That's wonderful that you'll be able to see her, Mandy, after 28 years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 26, 2011, 09:36:49 pm

Thanks, Debs!  She was my fave teacher ever, and I was her fave student ever.  I won a couple shorthand and typing national competitions back in high school, and she taught me everything I knew, and accompanied me every step of the way all over the country.  She enriched my life and gave me so much confidence.  I just want to let her know how deeply she affected me and put me on the right path.  Sometimes it takes someone outside of your own family to do that.

And what are YOUR plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2011, 09:47:16 pm

I'm getting closer to goal!

;D

I wanted to get a total of $500.00, and I'm currently at $350.00!

I'm getting close!!!  ;D


http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1711911&pg=personal&fr_id=1110

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2011, 07:51:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Mandy, your visit sounds wonderful!  I hope that you both have a great time seeing each other again!

Today is generally "casual Friday", but a client surprised me last night with an email saying they would be stopping by in person to deliver documents to me, so I have to be "professional and presentable" today, so no pull over relaxed look today.  Dress slacks and a button down are on.

Today's travel destination:

The Bebrides, Scotland.


The 500-island archipelago of the Hebrides, off the western coast of Scotland, is still relatively untrammeled by tourism, a place of remote  waterfront towns, deserted beaches, lonely bluffs, and mysterious ancient monuments whose stories are largely lost to history.


(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e270/pneumaticat/Scotland/callanishstonesclose2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 27, 2011, 08:02:51 am

I've never heard of the Bebrides before.. I learn lots from your blog Chuck!

I don't think I can donate to that when I'm not in the US but maybe i could paypal you a donation?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 27, 2011, 09:22:23 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2011, 07:51:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e270/pneumaticat/Scotland/callanishstonesclose2.jpg)

Those are the standing stones of Callanish, on the Isle of Lewis, which I visited in midsummer last year after seeing Kelda and Callum. Good heavens, I haven't gotten around to posting about my trip to the Hebrides yet! I'd better finish that up. But an account of my trip to that point is here:
Lee's excellent Scottish Adventure (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,46282.0/all.html). THanks, Chuck for a trip down memory lane!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 27, 2011, 02:20:00 pm

Quote from: Kelda on May 27, 2011, 08:02:51 am

I've never heard of the Bebrides before.. I learn lots from your blog Chuck!

LOL

Hi, Kelda, Chuck, Lee.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 27, 2011, 02:24:11 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 26, 2011, 09:36:49 pm

Thanks, Debs!  She was my fave teacher ever, and I was her fave student ever.  I won a couple shorthand and typing national competitions back in high school, and she taught me everything I knew, and accompanied me every step of the way all over the country.  She enriched my life and gave me so much confidence.  I just want to let her know how deeply she affected me and put me on the right path.  Sometimes it takes someone outside of your own family to do that.

And what are YOUR plans for the weekend?

She sounds like a great teacher, and congratulations to you for winning those national competitions.  I'm impressed!   ;D

My plans, nothing much for this weekend except relaxing. Maybe some friends over, maybe a restaurant meal, who knows.  I never plan for the times of rest. 

And I'll probably start organizing, if not actually packing clothes, for the following weekend, which is the AIDS walk in Boston.  That I do have to to plan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2011, 01:11:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well and having a great weekend!

Yesterday was busy at work, but I got everything done!  ;D  I had  a great sleep in today, got the car cleaned, and later today will go out shopping for some new CDs.....I'm thinking the new Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga. 

Tomorrow I'll be bowling with the new equipment, the off to gamble.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 28, 2011, 01:31:10 pm

Hi, Chuck.  Have fun picking out your new CDs.


You yourself will be gambling, or just chaperoning your parents?   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 29, 2011, 05:57:21 pm

Hi Chuck have a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2011, 07:15:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope that everyone is doing well and having a great weekend!

Today was busy!

I got up early, went to bowl, got home, showered and shaved, drove to the casino and gambled (I didn't win :laugh: )and now I'm catching up here.

Oh, I'm also invited to a bbq tomorrow, so I went to a gourmet cupcake place and got a dozen stuffed cupcakes.  I picked out:


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/stuffedcupcakes.jpg)

The three across the top:  Red Velvet -  Red Velvet Cupcake Filled With Vanilla Mousse And Topped With Cream Cheese Icing
The one next to the RV, and two beneath it:  Black & White -  Vanilla Cupcake Stuffed With Chocolate Custard, Topped With Vanilla And Chocolate Icing
The two next to the B&W, and one beneath it:  Chocolate Overload -  Chocolate Cupcake Filled W/ Chocolate Mousse & Topped With Chocolate Icing & Chocolate Jimmies
The three with marshmallows on top:  Mellow Nights -  Chocolate Cupcake Stuffed With Marshmallow Mousse Topped With Chocolate Icing And Marshmallows

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2011, 12:51:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is well today!

;D

Got up, went to the parade, had breakfast, and now I'm going to a bbq at my friends' house!  I'll have the cupcakes in tow!

;D


(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k527/popsuckette/Cool%20Stills/Holidays/memorial_day.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 30, 2011, 09:18:49 pm

Ooooh, a parade!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 30, 2011, 09:41:52 pm

Happy Memorial Day Buddy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2011, 07:57:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Ooof, when that alarm went off at 5am, I was not amused!

 :laugh:

Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and is back to work!  I have a very short work week, as I have Friday off to drive to Boston for the Brokie bash!

;D

Today's travel destination:

Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.


The frist full-scale classical Chinese garden ever built outside of China, the Sun Yat-Sen garden, completed in 1986 is an exquisite re-creation of a 14th-centrury Ming oasis.  Most fo the materials, from thenaturally sculpted rocks to the tiles on the pagoda roof, were brought from China.


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/LyreStonehart/Vancouver082DrSunYatSenGardenDoorwa.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2011, 08:05:36 pm

Quote from: Kelda on May 27, 2011, 08:02:51 am

I don't think I can donate to that when I'm not in the US but maybe i could paypal you a donation?

Honey, as long as you have a credit card, the donation should go through.  I have two donations from London on my page.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2011, 08:04:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

I was multi-tasking last night, trying to juggle a bunch of activities and phone calls!  I still have to pack for the trip to Boston!


Today's travel destination:

Biarritz, Azuitaine, France.


Once the resort of kings, where Napoleon III and his empress, Eugenie, came to take the waters, Biarritz sits on a stretch of rugged coastline where the mighty Pyrenees step into the Bay of Biscay.  Today the wind and waves at its beaches make Biarritz the unofficial surfing and windsurfing capital of Europe.


(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/Anje4ka/France/010.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 01, 2011, 10:36:18 am

Oh, you'd better get to packing.    :)

Good morning, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 01, 2011, 02:01:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 01, 2011, 08:04:35 am

Happy Hump Day!

Pah, Hump Day - for me the week is over. ;D
Four day weekend upon us, yay. 8)

But therefore I won't go to Boston, so I guess it's a tie. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2011, 08:06:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today!

;D

Well, it's Thursday, but today is my Friday!  I'm off work tomorrow, and I'll be driving into NYC to pick up Meryl, and then the pair of us are driving into Boston!

;D

Today's travel destination:

Cuzco, Peru.


With a rich history as the center of the Incan empire, Cuzco, which sits in the Andes at 11,000 feet above sea level, serves as a natural gateway to the rich Urubamba Valley and the great Incan city of Machu Picchu, reachable by train or foot.


(http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp40/bosschercondo/Peru%202009/Peru2909.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 02, 2011, 08:27:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 02, 2011, 08:06:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today!

;D

Well, it's Thursday, but today is my Friday!  I'm off work tomorrow, and I'll be driving into NYC to pick up Meryl, and then the pair of us are driving into Boston!

;D

Today's travel destination:

Cuzco, Peru.


With a rich history as the center of the Incan empire, Cuzco, which sits in the Andes at 11,000 feet above sea level, serves as a natural gateway to the rich Urubamba Valley and the great Incan city of Machu Picchu, reachable by train or foot.


(http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp40/bosschercondo/Peru%202009/Peru2909.jpg)

Cool! Enjoy! say hello to pauul, Lynne, meryl and yourself from me!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2011, 07:33:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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;D

Yaaaaaaaaay!!!!!  It's Friday, it's pay day, and it's "Leave for Boston" day!  A quick stop to the bank, and then to NYC to pick up Meryl, and then we're off!

Oh, and big smiles here, I've surpassed my goal by $100.00!!!!    ;D


http://www.aac.org/site/TR/Events/AWB08?px=1711911&pg=personal&fr_id=1110


Today's travel destination:


Shimla, India


The awe-inspiring view of the Himalays was only one attraction for the 19th-century British rulers of India who made Shimla a favored summer resort.  The greater pull was the cool temperatures at 7,000 feet above sea level.  Left behind for visitors today are Victorian architecture and gardens, and that same idyllic climate.

(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s11/nibugv/INDIA%20TRIP%202008/DSC02348.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2011, 08:37:21 am

Quote from: jstephens9 on January 24, 2009, 01:35:08 pm

You should put your "gay thingy" up as your avatar  ;D

Ok, for those who were there, and those who weren't, Jack is talking about my TomTom directional device.  I had it with me in my rented van for the rodeo in San Fran.  It had the default voice on it, but everyone started talking about how funny would it be if it had a stereotypial gay voice.

Well, I found one!

I downloaded it to the TomTom last night, and it's getting the test run today!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I'm sure Meryl will love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on June 03, 2011, 08:50:56 am

Have fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 03, 2011, 11:45:08 am

Rock Boston!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 03, 2011, 12:06:59 pm

What Monika and Chrissi said!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on June 04, 2011, 12:36:45 pm

Hey Chuckcie! Congrats on raising all that money for such a worthy cause.  Good job.  Say hello to all our Brokeback Mountain team for me. I am looking forward to pics. Take care sweetie  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2011, 01:46:33 pm

*waves to the Brokies*

Just a quick peek in from the Ramada!  On my way to Paul's for the "after party"!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 08:38:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here I am, back in my cube at work.   >:(

Nice surprise, however, it's still clean!   :laugh:   I usually find a pile of stuff left for me, but this time, they did it all themselves while I was away!

It was such a great weekend, it was wonderful to see Brokies again!  It had been a while since I'd seen Paul, Lynne, Meryl, Debs and John.

To see them and get the added bonus of seeing Brokies who I had been missing even longer (Sandy, Jocelyn, Donna, Andrew, Ronny, Jay (Donna's boyfriend, a Brokie by default.  LOL) was a great treat!


Today's travel destination:

The West Coast Trail, Vancouver, Canada.

The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island is a 47 mile stretch of forrest, cliffs and rope bridges that captivate hikers from around the world.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/mwpowers/Vancouver%20Island/HPIM0394.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 07, 2011, 11:45:49 am

Did you see/hear Lisa?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 11:53:25 am

No, Lisa was not in Boston this time!


Grrrrrrrrrr!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 07, 2011, 02:34:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 11:53:25 am

No, Lisa was not in Boston this time!


Grrrrrrrrrr!

Out chasing Jake no doubt.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on June 07, 2011, 03:04:27 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 07, 2011, 11:45:49 am

Did you see/hear Lisa?

Naw, but I did take a poke at Gwillion's parenting abilities because SHE came to the BBQ instead of going to some lacrosse match.   :P

Priorities...

 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2011, 06:34:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 11:53:25 am

No, Lisa was not in Boston this time!

Isn't that her "rack" in the banner image?  ???

(I'm gay, so that question doesn't mean anything.  ;D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 06:35:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 07, 2011, 06:34:55 pm

Isn't that her "rack" in the banner image?  ???

(I'm gay, so that question doesn't mean anything.  ;D )

Yes, that pic was taken at the prior AIDS Walk, in 2010.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2011, 06:39:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 07, 2011, 06:34:55 pm

Isn't that her "rack" in the banner image?  ???

(I'm gay, so that question doesn't mean anything.  ;D )

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 06:35:44 pm

Yes, that pic was taken at the prior AIDS Walk, in 2010.  ;D

Oh, Lord. ... What does it mean that I recognize Lisa's, er, attributes?  ???

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2011, 07:05:31 pm

sure nuff!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2011, 07:58:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

Well, so far I've managed to stay on top of everything, there wasn't a lot left for me to do when I came back!  Good for me!  I just got an extra project from my supervisor, I'll jump right on it.

Today's travel destination:

Patmos, Greece


Today's visitors to thsi small Aegean island arrive my yacht or ferry to enjoy blue waters and stunning beaches.  Patmos' place in history, however, was assured by a different kind of visitor.  During two years of banishment here beginning in 95 A.D., it is said that St. John the Divine was inspired to write the Book of Revelation.

(http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt143/rmAdams/Greece/Greece09638.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2011, 08:01:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weekend is closing in!

;D

Ugh, it is brutal hot & humid here!  I hate this kind of weather!  However, one of the RMs I work for is out of the office today, so I get to park in her parking spot, meaning my car is under the building and out of the sun!  It won't be blazing hot when I get in it after work!

This week is also a "Spirit Week" here at the bank, so each day is a different theme.  Today it's "Wear Red" since our company logo is red.  I'm at work in a red T-Shirt with my company logo on it, a red ball cap, and some red bracelets on.


Today's travel destination:

Dingle, Kerry, Ireland


Out on the Dingle Peninsula, the westernmost point in Europe and inspiration of the saying "Next parish, America," Dingle town greets the sea and summer's tourists hordes with a collection of pottery shops, alternative book stores, and one of Ireland's highest pub-per-person ratios.

(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x455/Michleen13/Ireland%202010/CountyKerryDingleHarbor.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 09, 2011, 12:14:39 pm

Hi, Chuck!

I looked at those rocks in the foreground of your travel picture, and at first imagined that they were giant chunks of ice.

That must show how much the heat is getting to me.   :laugh:  I'd give anything for that much ice today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2011, 08:01:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  It's Friday!

;D

So, who's got good plans for the weekend?  Anyone?


Today's travel destination:

Bodrum & the Lycian Coast, Turkey


Most cruises on the traditinal wooden boats called gulets are booked by the week, but it's worth taking even a day trip south from the ancient port city of Bodrum, itself a charming seaside port.  You can cruise to the gorgeous mountain-rimmed Cokova Gulf and have a simple lunch caught and prepared by your crew, in a secluded cove.

(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm355/tunalim/bodrum-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 10, 2011, 01:36:32 pm

Hi, Chuck! 

This is a weekend of rest for me, in between Boston last weekend and the NYC dinner next Saturday.

It's cooler here than yesterday, by about 10 degrees, although still in the 80's, so I'll be out this afternoon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2011, 08:23:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Had a productive weekend, and am just starting to get work done here on the job.  I got here almost an hour an half ago, and started setting up a "Thank You" breakfast for all my coworkers who donated to the AIDS Walk.

They get to nosh on bagels with assorted spreads, muffins, fresh fruit and berries served with whipped cream and Nutella, and hot coffee.



Today's travel destination:

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, England.

At the heart of Bristish history for nine centuries, the magnificent feudal fortress of Warwick is the country's finest medieval castle.  Originally built to keep visitors out, it now welcomes so many that guards keep lines moving with its monumental Norman walls.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y166/annmarwalk/England%20and%20Scotland%202011/IMG_0240-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2011, 09:28:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

I've been at work for about 2 hours already, and I've managed to get much done!  I'm happy about that!  ;D


Today's travel destination:

Peggy's Cove, Nova Soctia, Canada.

Peggy's Cove is a small seaside town located about 1 hour drive southwest of Halifax at the maritime province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Besides the really beautiful and idyllic setting of the fishing village, Peggy's Cove is famous for it's lighthouse, which is the most famous lighthouse in Canada.  Despite the village's only 40 inhabitants, several hundreds or thousands of tourists visit it daily just to take a picture of the oh-so-famous lighthouse. Peggy's Cove's charm will captured you immediately.


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t291/vorgus/NOVA%20SCOTIA/NS-%20Bay%20of%20Foundy/Nova%20Scotia%20wlasciwa/Peggys_Cove-17.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2011, 08:35:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

Busy morning so far, and it's just turned 8:30!  :o  I hope it slows down as the day progresses.


Today's travel destination:

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA.

It's easy to fall in love with Eureka Springs, a charming collection of Victorian architecture and higgledy-piggledy streets snaking past cliff-hanging homes.  The entire downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/northernwind/Vakantie%20Arkansas/SDC10067.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 15, 2011, 11:52:13 am

I like Arkansas. I have been to Raven Den.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 15, 2011, 04:25:05 pm

I was about ten feet into Arkansas as a kid (on purpose, with my uncle and grandmother, who wanted me to get into the state to "count" it) but would like to go back sometime.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 15, 2011, 11:20:22 pm

I went to Eureka Springs as a kid.  It's lovely.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2011, 07:49:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday is closing in!

;D


*Waves to BBT, Debs and Mandy*

Very cool to see you all here!  I was beginning to think I was talking to myself here!   I'm glad the pic of Arkansas spurred some memories.  I enjoy hearing how people have been to the places I post.  I hope that happens more as the year goes on.

I have to get over to Matthew's blog, it's his birthday today.  ;D


Today's Travel Destination:


Wachau, Austria

abbeys and castles crown the rolling hills of Wachau, a Danube River valley where sunny skies smile down on vineyards producing a significant share of Austria's wine.


(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/LaurenHillard/Wachau/Austria-Wachau4252009235.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 16, 2011, 01:13:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 16, 2011, 07:49:43 am

*Waves to BBT, Debs and Mandy*

Very cool to see you all here!  I was beginning to think I was talking to myself here!   I'm glad the pic of Arkansas spurred some memories.  I enjoy hearing how people have been to the places I post.  I hope that happens more as the year goes on.

*waves back to Truman, Mandy and Chuck*

When we went to Arkansas, we were mostly in Missouri.  Near Joplin, which isn't what it used to be any longer.   :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 16, 2011, 11:41:27 pm

Deb, I can't tell you how hilarious that last sentence was to me:)

The Midwest is basically the same all over, but certain cities and towns are prettier cause the people there make them prettier.  The little 1-mile-long, 4-mile-wide town in Kansas where my mom grew up, where I go to visit every summer, is just a dollplace, a walk back into the 40's where she was walking that courthouse square.  It's absolutely charming, and the people there don't even realize it.  It's so funny.

Thanks for the shout-out to both you and Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 17, 2011, 07:54:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 16, 2011, 07:49:43 am

I'm glad the pic of Arkansas spurred some memories.  I enjoy hearing how people have been to the places I post.  I hope that happens more as the year goes on.

[...]
Today's Travel Destination:


Wachau, Austria

abbeys and castles crown the rolling hills of Wachau, a Danube River valley where sunny skies smile down on vineyards producing a significant share of Austria's wine.


(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/LaurenHillard/Wachau/Austria-Wachau4252009235.jpg)

Well, there you go. :)
I've been to Wachau. As a child with my parents. I've seen Melk and Krems. I also think I was in Melk again in later years, with Jens on the motorbike. Yes, I'm pretty sure we visited the Monastery Melk.
I think there are few regions in Austria I have not been to. :laugh: Austria and Mallorca were standard holiday destinations with my parents. Later Jens and I criss-crossed through the Alps with the bike several times. Especially the Austrian part because we liked it best. And now we go to Austria with our own kids every other year or so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2011, 08:01:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!

It's Pay Day!

Ooooooh, and early this AM, we had major thunderstorms!  They woke me out of a sound sleep, it was pretty loud!  I did manage to turn over and go back to sleep, but man.......I love a good thunderstorm.

*waves to Chrissi*

Thanks for posting about your trips to Austria!  I'd like to get there one day!


Hey Truman, what do you think of Lady Gaga?  ;D

Today's travel destinaiton.

Bali, Indonesia.

Most travelers to Bali never leave the beaches, but it is in the heart of the countryside that you'll find the island's magic.  Explore its jigsaw of towns and stepped rice terraces still cultivated by water buffalo, with occasional harvest houses built on stilts.


(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d61/Cheri2005/Indonesia/img109.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 17, 2011, 08:31:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 17, 2011, 08:01:07 am

Ooooooh, and early this AM, we had major thunderstorms!  They woke me out of a sound sleep, it was pretty loud!  I did manage to turn over and go back to sleep.

Woke me up, too. Except then they kept me awake. I couldn't go back to sleep.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 18, 2011, 11:45:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2011, 08:01:15 am

Today's travel destination:

Bodrum & the Lycian Coast, Turkey


Most cruises on the traditinal wooden boats called gulets are booked by the week, but it's worth taking even a day trip south from the ancient port city of Bodrum, itself a charming seaside port.  You can cruise to the gorgeous mountain-rimmed Cokova Gulf and have a simple lunch caught and prepared by your crew, in a secluded cove.

(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm355/tunalim/bodrum-1.jpg)

Well I've been there! Just back from Turkey today but this time I was in a different area, Side. I was in Bodrum a few years ago on a day trip from Kos when I was there for my sisters wedding. It was fun, and the harbour area is very pretty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2011, 07:53:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Friday night was crazy!  Commute home was awful!  I kept waiting for the funnel cloud to come and take me away.  Awful thunder, lightning strikes, floods, and hail.  At a few points the hail was pounding down so hard, I thought the windshield was going to crack.  We've had hail before, but this was dime-sized and slamming down hard!

Saturday I had a brunch with my family for father's day, and then went into NYC for a Brokie dinner.   ;D

Sunday I went bowling and then took a walk later in the day.


Today's travel destination:


Dolomite Mountains - Italy

The Dolomites, in the northern reaches of Italy, are popular in winter for excellant skiing but are just as beautiful in the summer, when hikers and horseback riders can explore a landscape of snowy peaks and green alpine meadows.


(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp232/wellpaper_bd/DolomiteMountainsItaly.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 20, 2011, 12:23:05 pm

Just beautiful, Chuck.

Hope your Monday is better than your Friday, weather-wise at least.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 20, 2011, 02:24:50 pm

My father went there when he was in the Army, just after WWII, I still have postcards pasted in the photo album from the Dolomite's.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2011, 08:19:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, Monday went off without a hitch!  LOL  Let's see what Tuesday brings!

;D


Today's travel destination:


Otavalo, Ecuador

The oldest, best-known, and most important Indian market in South America takes place every Saturday in Otavalo, Ecuador, high in the Andes.  But this weekend in particular is the best time to go:  part of a holiday for patro saints when Indians come from near and far.

(http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n349/arwalton/more%20Ecuador/Otavalo3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2011, 08:02:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Need more sleep!

 >:(

Oh well, perhaps tonight.   Work has been keeping me busy, but thankfully it seems to be pretty under control.  The busy season may spill into July, we'll see.  Hopefully not, but if it does, not too much into next month.



Today's travel destination:


Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA

The cliffs of Aquinnah, often called Gay Head, are a perfect place to watch a sunset on Martha's Vineyard, recently a favorite vacation spot of presidents but always an island of beautiful beaches, woods, farmland, cranberry bogs, and charming inns.

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/katpetal/Marthas%20Vineyard/7685re2jpgCCw.fYIBu3AD.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2011, 09:01:57 am

Speaking of gay heads  ;D  I learned via the parish newsletter that, a hundred years ago next year, my church had a member who went down with the Titanic. His body was recovered and buried in Philadelphia. At the time of his death, he was a 40-year-old bachelor devoted to his widowed mother. ...  8)

I'm just sayin.' ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2011, 09:11:05 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on June 22, 2011, 09:01:57 am

Speaking of gay heads  ;D  I learned via the parish newsletter that, a hundred years ago next year, my church had a member who went down with the Titanic. His body was recovered and buried in Philadelphia. At the time of his death, he was a 40-year-old bachelor devoted to his widowed mother. ...  8)

I'm just sayin.' ...  ;D

(http://toppun.com/Rainbow-Store/Gay-Pride-Pictures/Were-Everywhere-Pink-Triangle-and-Rainbow-Pride-Bar.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 22, 2011, 10:21:48 am

Good morning, Chuck!

I hope you can get more sleep tonight.  It's not fun, trying to work when you are sleepy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 22, 2011, 01:56:17 pm

Looks very pretty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2011, 09:13:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Blaze had a visit with the vet yesterday, and he HATES the vet.

Mom said that when she got him there, he refused to come out of the carrier.  The vet tilted the carrier, and when Blaze came out, he hissed, growled, and proceeded to shit and piss all over the table top.

The vet (who is Muslim and has dreadlocks) replied with "Blaze, don't do that to me, we're brothers!  We're both black."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Blaze is back home.  For a while, he was  wobbling around as the sedative werel wearing off.  He has to be sedated for the vet and his assistants to handle him.  LOL  Blaze is now up to date on his shots, had his fur cleaned and shaved in places, claws are clipped.


Today's travel destination:

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Summer nights bring not darkness, but eight hours fo dusk to this 118-mile-long archipelago more than 800 miles north of Oslo.  Small fishing communities set against a dramatic wall of towering snow-patched peaks, welcome vacationing mainlanders adn inspiration-seeking artists attracted to the islands's stuck-in-time rhythm.


(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa74/blurricus/Lofoten%20Islands%20-%20Norway/c61ere2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 23, 2011, 10:53:04 am

Good morning, Chuck.

That would be such a beautiful place in summer.  But who could sleep?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 23, 2011, 03:02:57 pm

Love the vets comeback!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2011, 08:17:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

I'll be at a friend's bbq at their new house.  Looking forward to it!  I think I'll bring a dozen Red Velvet Cupcakes.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Brandywine Valley, Pa.

It's hard to go far in Delaware and Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley without bumping into the legacy of the founding family of the DuPont company.  At Winterthur, Delaware, one DuPont heir created 60 acres of of magnificent gardents and a mansion museum of 19th century antiques and decorative arts.  Other heirs left other gifts, including:

Longwood Gardens (pictured below), Kennett Square, Pa.
Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, De.
Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Wilmington, De.
Hotel du Pont and du Pont Theatre, Wilimington, De.


(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/kamkj15/Visit%20to%20PA%20February%202010/LongwoodConservatoryGardens2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 24, 2011, 10:43:16 am

Good morning, Chuck! 

Yum, red velvet cupcakes.   ;D

I've been to Longwood Gardens at Kennet Square, PA several times.  The building in the back is where they have a "hot house" for indoor tropical plants.  There's also a vast acreage of outdoor plants and trees. 

It's really impressive.  I'd go more often except that it's waaaaaaaaay across town, almost in Delaware -- a really long drive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 24, 2011, 05:25:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2011, 09:11:05 am

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Yeah, that's all good and well, but correct spelling would be even better...   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 24, 2011, 07:28:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2011, 09:11:05 am

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Quote from: Sason on June 24, 2011, 05:25:39 pm

Yeah, that's all good and well, but correct spelling would be even better...   8)

 :laugh:   :laugh:


Didn't even notice the spelling, Sonja!

 :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2011, 07:35:38 pm

I don't believe that it's a spelling error.

I believe the term "every here" is a play on the chant "We're queer, we're "here", get used to it."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 24, 2011, 08:42:49 pm

Ah, that makes sense.  Probably so, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2011, 04:52:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2011, 07:35:38 pm

I don't believe that it's a spelling error.

I believe the term "every here" is a play on the chant "We're queer, we're "here", get used to it."

Ok, maybe so. Didn't think about it that way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2011, 07:47:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Here we are, back at Monday!

 :P

Starting to feel a bit more awake, I was feeling awful this morning, as if I hadn't slept at all!  Glad that feeling is passing.

Hey, I noticed my blog is almost at page 1,000!   ;D  C'mon everyone!  Let's post up in here and see if we can hit that mark by the end of the week!  ;D

Today's travel destination:

Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare, Ireland

The splendid Dromoland Castel was built in 1543 by the O'Briens, barons of Ichiquin and one of the few native Gaelic families of royal blood.  Imposing from the outside, the castle today is one of the most historically impressive luxary hotels you'll find.


(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/DianaDrake/Dromoland3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 27, 2011, 08:30:09 am

Was the barbeque a busy obne when you are falling asleep this morning??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 27, 2011, 08:53:07 am

Quote from: Sason on June 24, 2011, 05:25:39 pm

Yeah, that's all good and well, but correct spelling would be even better...   8)

Yeah, where's "Everyhere"?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2011, 09:24:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2011, 07:47:23 am

Starting to feel a bit more awake, I was feeling awful this morning, as if I hadn't slept at all!  Glad that feeling is passing.

Good morning, Chuck.  Feeling a bit that way myself this morning, maybe because I was having a strange dream and not really resting just before waking up.

Congratulations on having such a successful blog!  When do we have the 1,000-page party?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 27, 2011, 12:52:19 pm

Chuck, I dreamed last night me and you and Wulfie and Paul and Jack and Lynne were all sitting at a table and I asked you how your mom was doing and you wanted me to rephrase it because I made it sound like something was wrong with her.

And then I put a car battery in a hollow tree and it caught on fire.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 27, 2011, 01:03:17 pm

*helps Chuck reach 1000 pages*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 27, 2011, 01:06:16 pm

ditto   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 27, 2011, 01:31:11 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuck.jpg)

Helps Chuck achieve 10,000 1,000 pages  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2011, 01:55:00 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 27, 2011, 12:52:19 pm

And then I put a car battery in a hollow tree and it caught on fire.

 :o

Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2011, 01:56:19 pm

Quote from: Meryl on June 27, 2011, 01:31:11 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuck.jpg)

Very nice, Meryl.  I'd know him anywhere.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2011, 02:32:47 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 27, 2011, 12:52:19 pm

Chuck, I dreamed last night me and you and Wulfie and Paul and Jack and Lynne were all sitting at a table and I asked you how your mom was doing and you wanted me to rephrase it because I made it sound like something was wrong with her.

And then I put a car battery in a hollow tree and it caught on fire.

 :laugh: :laugh:   :-*  Miss you, Tru!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2011, 02:56:01 pm

*waves to Sonja, Meryl, and Debs*

Good to see you all here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2011, 04:14:14 pm

* waves back to Chuck *

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2011, 08:14:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We got through Monday, and on to Tuesday!

;D


So I get a message from a guy last night on the dating website, and he says "You look good, for 42."

Great, thanks!  Way to earn points there, buddy!   :laugh:

We're inching closer to page 1,000!  Where is everyone at?

*thinks, if I feed them, they will come*

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/katiem515/nachos.jpg)




Today's travel destination:

Denali National Park, Alaska USA

Named for its signature sight, the 20,320-foot-high Denali, or Mount McKinley, this 6-million-acre park also shelters grizzlies and golden eagles and offers its human visitors sweeping vistas of subarctic tundra and taiga, glaciers, and deeply gouged valleys.  What you may not see is Denali itself:  North America's highest peak is frequently sheltered in clouds.


(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/jjlawrence1972/CopyofDSCF5831.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 28, 2011, 08:22:13 am

(http://www.letsgettwisted.net/images/margarita_1_.jpg)

Is there a party at Chuck's?  I'm there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 28, 2011, 08:53:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 28, 2011, 08:14:07 am

So I get a message from a guy last night on the dating website, and he says "You look good, for 42."

Great, thanks!  Way to earn points there, buddy!   :laugh:

You would have preferred, "You look awful for 32"?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2011, 09:25:50 am

Quote from: southendmd on June 28, 2011, 08:22:13 am

(http://www.letsgettwisted.net/images/margarita_1_.jpg)

Is there a party at Chuck's?  I'm there!

;D  Glad to have you here, big brother!

(http://www.proof66.com/images/360_Double_Chocolate_Vodka.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 28, 2011, 10:59:52 am

Quote from: Sason on June 27, 2011, 01:03:17 pm

*helps Chuck reach 1000 pages*

And we helped!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POI5aMgxYFk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 28, 2011, 11:46:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 28, 2011, 08:14:07 am

We're inching closer to page 1,000!  Where is everyone at?

*thinks, if I feed them, they will come*

Good morning, Chuck!

Nice looking chips, thanks.

Feed me and I will come, you know that.   :laugh:

Onward to Page 1,000!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2011, 11:53:57 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on June 28, 2011, 10:59:52 am

And we helped!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POI5aMgxYFk[/youtube]

rotflmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 28, 2011, 12:41:34 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/drunkdog.jpg)

Too damn early to go up to them margaritas (chased by chocolate vodka)!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 28, 2011, 02:48:12 pm

What a party pooper, Meryl!!  :laugh:

Where's the party? I'm so there!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 28, 2011, 04:42:44 pm

Nom nom nom *eats chips* slurp slurp slurp *drinks cocktails*

PARTY!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2011, 07:51:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Today's travel destination:

Prince Edward Island,  Canada

The 25 miles of coast protected Prince Edward Island National Park are a unique maritime shoreline of dunes, islands, and beaches edging a landscape of rolling hills and farm fields.


(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu158/Janicestarko22/prince_edward_island_sc117.jpg)


Geeeeeeeeeeeeez......I hope today is much better than yesterday!  Ugh!!! Work was crazy.  Unfortunately, busy season will stretch into July at this rate.  Not pleased about that, but nothing I can do about it.

Up to page 993....inching closer and closer to page 1,000.


*If I feed them, they will come*



(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n287/buttabecanazn/doughnuts.jpg)


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/angelwentbad/muffins.jpg)


(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/NENASEYES/platter_fruit.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 29, 2011, 08:17:43 am

(http://images.pinkcakebox.com/christmas-party2.jpg)

Don't forget the red velvet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 29, 2011, 08:52:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 29, 2011, 07:51:20 am

Today's travel destination:

Prince Edward Island,  Canada

"Chuckie of Green Gables"?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 29, 2011, 02:20:25 pm

*helps Chuck reach page 1000*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2011, 03:51:31 pm

Oh boy!  We're up to 994 now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 29, 2011, 03:57:48 pm

Quote from: Kelda on June 28, 2011, 04:42:44 pm

Nom nom nom *eats chips* slurp slurp slurp *drinks cocktails*

PARTY!!!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/hulapup.jpg)

Someone mentioned a party?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 29, 2011, 05:28:47 pm

Quote from: Meryl on June 29, 2011, 03:57:48 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/hulapup.jpg)

Someone mentioned a party?

Aww! Love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2011, 08:02:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, yesterday was better than the day before!   ;D  Let's hope the trend continues.

Three day weekend is upon us, and it's pay day as well!  ;D   I'm hoping that the bosses decide we can leave early tomorrow.  I sent emails to all my customers, letting them know we may have an early dismissal tomorrow, and that they should have everything to me by 2PM.  If we leave early, cool.  If not, then I have an extra 2.5 hours to get work done with no customer requests.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Diving in the Red Sea;  Sinai, Egypt

The Red Sea, described by Jacques Cousteau as "a corridor of marvels," is famed among divers for its diverse marine life and the spectacular clarity of the water, with visibility often in excess of 150 feet.


(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae328/DivingPhotoChris/Marsa%20Shagra%20Egypt%20Jan%2010/IMG_1981.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2011, 08:02:53 am

If I feed them, they will come!


 ;D

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/pammyg3/Food/breakfast-buffet--CB006000.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2011, 08:05:01 am

(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s358/kgcasey/Buffet%20breakfast/breakfast-buffet-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 30, 2011, 10:12:31 am

 ;)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWP-AsG5DRk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 30, 2011, 12:08:38 pm

more nom nom nom!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 30, 2011, 05:46:20 pm

"Which was probably a good thing..."

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKCvhTaLyqQ&feature=related[/youtube]

"He has given up alcohol, at least for now..."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2011, 06:04:21 pm

ewwwwwwh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 30, 2011, 07:25:49 pm

 :laugh:  Gross!

Now, Truman, we're supposed to be attracting people to Chuck's blog, not scaring them away!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BayCityJohn on June 30, 2011, 07:52:16 pm

I don't know where else to post this


A video appreciation of Ang Lee's 2005 masterpiece to commemorate New York's recent recognition of same-sex marriages

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (A video essay from Roger Ebert's Far Flung Correspondents)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXtu-x6v-o[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2011, 08:21:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

It's Friday, it's pay day, and it's the "eve" of a three-day weekend!  ;D

I've gotten in early, did my budget and paid my bills, and now it's time to work!  I'm hoping for an early dismissal today for the weekend, so I have to stay on top of everything!  I'm hoping that most of my clients are gone or will leave early, so I should be able to get everything done soon!


Today's travel destination:

Isle of Skye - Scotland

A newish bridge has diluted some of its mystique, but the Isle of Skye remands a land apart in history and fantasy.  Largest of the Inner Hebrides, Skye is renowned for its role as the hideout for an 18th-century Scottish hero, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and landscapes best described as poetic.


(http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm444/scbala/Isle-of-the-Skye-Scotland-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 01, 2011, 08:44:36 am

Skye is a pretty place!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 01, 2011, 11:02:53 am

I spent a summer night in August 2003 on the Isle of Skye with my Irish beau.  It was the coldest winter I ever knew. :)  Was quite a mournful, but devastatingly beautiful place.  Oddly enough, the proprietors of the lovely inn we stayed at were from my hometown of St. Louis, so we had lots to chat about sitting by the fire sipping brandy after we'd come in from the frigid winds.  I'd live there in a heartbeat if I could.

Have a great weekend, Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 01, 2011, 11:54:11 am

Chuck and Mandy, I passed through the Isle of Skye on my way to the Outer Hebrides to celebrate the summer solstice last year. Didn't get to see much of it, but did stop by the small town of Dornie where three great lochs come together at the entrance to Skye, to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle (http://www.eileandonancastle.com/):

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/UK/EileanDonan1.jpg)

There was a cute bagpiper playing in the parking lot!!

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/UK/EileanDonanbagpiper.jpg)

Then we pressed on to Uig, where we had a reservation on the ferry to Tarbert on the Isle of Lewis:

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/UK/01FerryatUig.jpg)

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/LeeRecca/UK/04bowview2.jpg)

Photos by A. R. Jones

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 02, 2011, 02:30:12 pm

*helps Chuck reach 1000 pages*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 02:03:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy
Independence
Day!!!

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Went for a 5 mile walk and was feeling healthy.  Got home to discover a BBQ lunch waiting.  LOL

Talk about counter-productive.  :D :D :D

I had no bread or chips, so that was good.  Had a hot dog (no bun), some chickenand some ribs and some beans.

I'll go for a second 5 mile walk once lunch settles.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 04, 2011, 02:28:00 pm

Wow! Well done Chuck!

Happy 4th pf July to you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2011, 02:34:36 pm

*helps

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2011, 02:38:07 pm

Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2011, 02:45:18 pm

reach

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2011, 02:46:51 pm

1000

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2011, 02:48:12 pm

pages*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2011, 02:52:52 pm

*dusts off hands*   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 03:27:37 pm

 :laugh:


Let's see, in recent times, I've had you, Kelda, Mery, Paul, Mandy, Jeff, Truman, Lee, and others post up.

I think by end of next week, I'll be at my 1,000 pages, if not before.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 04, 2011, 03:50:12 pm

 :D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWoQ_pZtXCY&feature=related[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: toots on July 04, 2011, 05:48:17 pm

I guess I'll try to help too!!! ;) :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 04, 2011, 06:38:39 pm

Hey Chucky, hope you had a great 4th July.....

Was just reading back....how can you have a hot dog with no bun.....isnt that called a frankfurter??

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/kBradford425/Recipe%20images/frankfurters.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 07:43:45 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on July 04, 2011, 06:38:39 pm

Hey Chucky, hope you had a great 4th July.....

Was just reading back....how can you have a hot dog with no bun.....isnt that called a frankfurter??

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/kBradford425/Recipe%20images/frankfurters.jpg)

Just ate it without the bun.  Put a little ketchup on it, forked it (>:D) and put it in my mouth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 07:50:45 pm

Quote from: toots on July 04, 2011, 05:48:17 pm

I guess I'll try to help too!!! ;) :D

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 04, 2011, 08:21:17 pm

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff84/dogcafe/food/hotdog.jpg)

THATS NOT A HOT DOG......

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/audrey083053/Food/ViennaHotDogs.jpg)

THIS IS A HOT DOG

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 08:50:56 pm

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Edbearnz/270-07106b1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2011, 08:53:28 pm

(http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv49/palifreak70/Dreams.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2011, 07:56:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Here I am, back at work.  Ugh!  The weekend was good, but all good things come to an end, I guess.

;D

My plan on Friday seems to have worked.  I emailed all my clients to tell them that we may leave early (we did) so they had all their stuff to me by noon at the latest.  We left at 3pm, so I had 3 hours to catch up on work that has been sitting around waiting for me to get to it.  ;D    I'm currently sitting in a nearly empty cube.


Today's travel destination:

Beacon Hill, Boston, Ma.

White-trimed red-brick town houses, window boxes overflowing with flowers, gas lamps lighting uneven cobblestone streets - that's Boston as you imagined it.  Find it in Beacon Hill, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and a short side trip form many of the sites on the Freedom Trail.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/jet7_girl/Boston/DSC00985.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2011, 11:31:13 am

If I feed them, they will come.



(http://www.mccormick.com/~/media/Images/Recipes/Recipe%20Details/Desserts/Red_Velvet_Cake_with_Vanilla_Cream_Cheese_Frosting.ashx?w=380)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2011, 11:32:38 am

(http://gourmet-pizza.com/catalog/images/cannoli2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 05, 2011, 04:16:28 pm

red velvet cake!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2011, 05:45:33 pm

oh yeah!

Kelda had Red Velvet cake when she was here in NYC.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2011, 08:40:54 pm

*Doing happy dance*


I used the last of my cologne today, my favorite scent, "Signature" from Beckham.  I took a few extra dollars out of my paycheck to get a new bottle.  "Signature" is not an easy scent to find for some reason, but the Walgreens down the street from my job has it.  After I got to work and did some of my daily tasks, I took a few minutes to go to Walgreens and see if they had it in stock.

They had one bottle left, that was on sale, $14.00 off the regular price.  ;D

(http://www.unlimitedperfumes.com/images/beckham-signature-men.jpg)


I asked if more would be coming in, and they said 'yes' and told me the sale would be on for a month.  I may go back and get one or two more bottles.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 06, 2011, 04:26:52 am

Well if you don't get any more and rn out again let me know.. I'm sure I could get the aftershave easily here.

I also had red velvet cake in LA from the cheesecake factory.. yummy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 01:42:07 pm

Speaking of Becks, just wanna help Chuckie get to 1000 pages:

(http://www.wallpaperpimper.com/wallpaper/Male_Celebrity/David_Beckham/David-Beckham-30-EXZ687Z5NY-1024x768.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 01:43:14 pm

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kpA45f4pzBs/TQy12LvCkEI/AAAAAAAAFxk/z3u3MQ1b0DA/s640/David_Beckham.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 01:44:03 pm

Who needs red velvet cake?

(http://chig.blogspot.com/david_beckham%20legs%20up.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 01:47:32 pm

(http://www.manhairstyles.net/resimler/david-beckham-hair-styles-18.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 01:50:44 pm

(http://www.topnews.in/files/David-Beckham111.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 06, 2011, 02:02:06 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/thousand-island.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 06, 2011, 03:17:46 pm

Becks is proof of the wisdom of the old adage that sometimes it's better when they don't talk. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:40:30 pm

*wonders what Chuck is gonna do when he gets to 1000 pages*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:48:31 pm

....invite all his friends to a shindig?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:51:53 pm

....make a pub crawl on his own?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:54:04 pm

.....shoot fireworks?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:55:36 pm

.....shoot an elk?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:58:00 pm

....make his gun go off?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 04:59:49 pm

.....pitch a pup tent?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:02:46 pm

....tuck his shirt in?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 06, 2011, 05:04:10 pm

Go Sason!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:04:38 pm

....kiss a cowboy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:05:52 pm

....scare a dumbass mule?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:09:21 pm

Hey, lookie there.

Chuck has reached 1000 pages.  8)

..and now what...?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 06, 2011, 05:15:43 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:09:21 pm

;D

It's not that easy with this 1 minute setting!   8)

Woohoo! You made it!

(The one minute setting is to try and put off spammers btw but not so good when trying to get up the number of pages in Chuck's blog!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:15:45 pm

hm..... due celebrations are called for...



something appropriate.....





something tasty.....





something BBM related....





something festive.....





something tricky to open....




something not pricey.....





I think we need.......







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A CAN OF BEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 06, 2011, 05:17:51 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M[/youtube].

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:29:04 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 06, 2011, 05:15:43 pm

(The one minute setting is to try and put off spammers btw but not so good when trying to get up the number of pages in Chuck's blog!)

I know. It's a good thing, but a nuisance when you're helping poor Chuckie to reach 1000 pages. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:31:15 pm

The poor guy wasn't able to do it by himself, he needed some serious intervention   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:35:28 pm

phew....it's damned hard work to help you out Chuck!!

I'm totally exhausted after this effort!   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2011, 05:41:16 pm

Anything else you need help with dear Chuck?

Just say the word, and the Swedish relief force is on its way  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2011, 05:49:09 pm

(http://api.ning.com/files/Oq3qE9AED9SCU0vdOfRaajTFzuuIF13zvUDIAl4BgtbuZaSjhG5CCz3I0cCACPBAxotnErDvi5zjgZHUI01u2agKhqfT5nhG/1000.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2011, 05:52:18 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 06, 2011, 05:17:51 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M[/youtube].

Ok, let's dance!   ;D


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/2hol06f.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 06:39:08 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/AIDS%20Walk%20Boston%202011/032.jpg)
Happy 1,000 pages, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 06, 2011, 07:03:20 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 06, 2011, 01:44:03 pm

Who needs red velvet cake?

(http://chig.blogspot.com/david_beckham%20legs%20up.jpg)

Yeah, don't bother to wrap him up. I'll eat him here. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 06, 2011, 07:29:10 pm

THERE'S DANCING?!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/ChuckMerylBIgAppleRanch100607.jpg)

(You knew it hadda be posted, didn't you?)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 06, 2011, 07:31:41 pm

Paul, your post above was the 10,000th reply!!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/FaireyChuck.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2011, 08:12:00 pm

whoa!  I passed my 1,000 page, and now it's over 10,000 replies?

Cool!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 06, 2011, 08:24:31 pm

whoo hoo buddy, congrats ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 06, 2011, 09:11:22 pm

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Mardi_Gras_dancers.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2011, 08:11:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, it just seems like when you have all your ducks in a row, someone comes in and throws breadcrumbs everywhere!

 >:( :laugh:

It was such a mess here yesterday, even with my cube being empty, that I got nothing done, and I'm looking around a messy cube again.

 ::)

Anyway.....I couldn't even get here to do yesterday's travel destination, so I'll yesterday's and today's today.

Yesterday's travel destination:

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Santa Maria la Menor, dating to 1514, is the oldest catherdal in the Americas and a central attraction of Santo Domingo's rich colonial district.  Every July and August, infectous modern sounds float over the old buildings from the merengue Festival and El Malecon, the seaside promanade where musicians and dancers gather and attract huge crowds who celebrate well into the wee hours.


(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww255/Tawny87/075.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2011, 08:15:34 am

Today's travel destination:

Savonlinna, Finland.

Set amid gorgeous scenery, the town of Savonlinna occupies three islands in Lake Saimaa.  the old stone wals of the 15th-century Olavinlinna Castle, connected by a bridge to the mainland, fill with music each summer as theh Savonlinna Opera Festival takes place in the courtyard.


(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt120/Bieb1983/Finland/Scannen0021.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 07, 2011, 09:58:31 am

Congratulations and hope that the rest of the day will be just as satisfactory as this moment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 07, 2011, 06:37:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 07, 2011, 08:15:34 am

Today's travel destination:

Savonlinna, Finland.

Set amid gorgeous scenery, the town of Savonlinna occupies three islands in Lake Saimaa.  the old stone wals of the 15th-century Olavinlinna Castle, connected by a bridge to the mainland, fill with music each summer as theh Savonlinna Opera Festival takes place in the courtyard.

Have to post, I was taken there by Jari (Boris)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/savonlinna.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2011, 08:08:55 pm

Very cool shot, Brian!  Thanks for posting it!

I've been wondering where you've been!  Glad to see you here!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 07, 2011, 09:31:04 pm

Yes, Brian, nice to see you!  I wish I'd been with you at Savonlinna.  Looks beautiful.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 08, 2011, 04:32:25 am

Cool shot Brian.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2011, 07:54:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!    It's Friday!!!

I have a busy weekend planned!  I need to go out tonight and get some new polo shirts for work, and to wear tomorrow for a family reunion.

Saturday and Sunday is the family reunion.  My cousin Massimo who I met in Italy will be in town, with a few other Italian family members.  We're having a big dinner tomorrow night, and then a BBQ on Sunday.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Lake Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, USA.

Snaking through a glacier-dug channel between low, forest-covered mountains not far from the border with Canada, Lake Coeur D'Alene offers fishing, windsurfing, steamboat rides, waterskiing, and the simple lure of the old-fashioned family vacation.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm16/BirdingRVers/Coeur%20dAlene/IMG_5356-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2011, 12:22:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Family reunion went really well!  ;D

Here's a shot of my immediate family:




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Family%20Reunion%207-9-2011/FamiyReunion7-9-2011045.jpg)

L to R:  Me, mom (Andreea) dad (Chuck) brother (Chris) brother (Mike), sis-in-law (Michelle), skip to niece (Shana) and her boyfriend (Matt).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 10, 2011, 12:33:21 pm

Nice picture, Chuck.  I see the family resemblance, and it's clear that you come by your famous smile naturally.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 10, 2011, 01:04:06 pm

Quote from: Meryl on July 10, 2011, 12:33:21 pm

Nice picture, Chuck.  I see the family resemblance, and it's clear that you come by your famous smile naturally.  :D

Agree and agree!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 10, 2011, 03:52:44 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 10, 2011, 01:04:06 pm

Agree and agree!

Me three!

I see your father's features in all of you, but your smile is definitely your mother's!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2011, 08:47:37 pm

Thanks for the comments, Meryl, Kelda and Sonja.

 ;D




I'll share one more pic with you, one that we jokingly refered to as "The 3 Dollar Bill Club" shot.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Family%20Reunion%207-9-2011/FamiyReunion7-9-2011056.jpg)

L to R:  Michael (my cousin Guido's partner), me and my cousin Guido.

They live in NY, and have announced their getting married now that the state allows gay marriage.  ;D

There are a few more "members" of the club in the family, but they weren't there this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2011, 09:00:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Here we are, back at Monday!

ugh!

Sunday's BBQ went well, and I got a bit of a burn, but it's not painful, so I'm happy.  Very tiring weekend, and I already can't wait for next weekend so I can sleep in.

:laugh:

Today's travel destination:

Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea.


Some native tribes along the mysterious Sepik River are only just emerging from complete isolation, and an expedition on the river is a window onto their timeless customs and artistic traditions.


(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/apewalkernacoma/Pix3020.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 11, 2011, 05:33:09 pm

Chuck, since you are one of the people I know that's into rock bands, I figure you'd get a kick out of this:

What Your Favorite ’80s Band Says About You.

BY John Peck
- - - -

Tears For Fears: You have used whiteout on a pair of white loafers.

Art of Noise: You have been paid to be furniture at a party.

Pat Benatar: You have had three or more Superball bruises at one time.

Air Supply: You have punched an arcade game hard enough to injure yourself.

Eddie Money: You have eaten several Shrinky-Dinks on purpose.

Bryan Adams: Your hair smells faintly like barbecue sauce.

Dexy’s Midnight Runners: Your shower smells like Skittles and unfiltered cigarettes.

Dead or Alive: Your pet smells like Goldschlager.

Tangerine Dream: You have a half-full can of Sanka at the back of your cupboard.

Devo: You have dissected a Nintendo game.

Simple Minds: You have tasted a scented pen.

Kajagoogoo: You have used AquaNet in self-defense.

Limahl: You have used Nair in self-defense.

Naked Eyes: You have almost been tricked into eating silly string on a saltine.

Gary Numan: You own more than one pair of sock garters.

Mike and the Mechanics: You have thrown a Rolodex at a raccoon or skunk.

Peter Gabriel: You know what Fimo tastes like.

Roxette: You have injured yourself with a Q-Tip.

Madonna: Your bedroom smells like Midori.

B-52s: Your laundry room smells like Midori.

Richard Marx: You have woken up to a dog licking your hair.

Wham!: You have made nachos while on ecstasy.

The Cure: You have several bracelets or rings you cannot remove.

Berlin: The last book you read used “countenance” as a verb.

This Mortal Coil: You know the act, scene and line that “this mortal coil” comes from.

Billy Idol: You own a piece of clothing that involves both argyle and leather.

Robert Palmer: You have used “argyle” as a verb.

Tommy Tutone: You have attempted to use a Polaroid picture as an ID.

Rick Astley: You have used a hairnet as a handbag.

Bangles: You have chewed gum while delivering a keynote speech or eulogy.

Psychedelic Furs: You have worn sunglasses through an entire tooth cleaning.

The English Beat: You have injured yourself while doing the Electric Slide.

General Public: You have injured yourself while doing the Centipede.

Madness: You have injured several bystanders while doing the Centipede.

Men at Work: You wear shorts with boots at least once a week.

Eurythmics: You have lost a mood ring in a hot tub.

The Smiths: You have read aloud to a hamster, ferret, or turtle.

Joy Division: You have been bitten by a cat while trying to dress it in period costume.

New Order: You own several fish tanks but no fish.

A Flock of Seagulls: You have destroyed a calculator watch in anger.

Men Without Hats: You have accidentally dropped a pager into a tub of frozen yogurt.

Nena: You have put a cigarette out in a piece of birthday cake.

John Cougar Mellencamp: You have put a cigarette out in an
industrial-sized jar of relish.

Loverboy: You have eaten relish as a meal.

Rick Springfield: Your wallet weighs over a pound.

Falco: You have killed a fly with a program from Cats.

Michael Jackson: You have exploded a beanbag chair by landing on it.

Huey Lewis and the News: You are hanging from monkey bars in two or more successive class pictures.

The Police: You have shattered a Rubik’s Cube with a rock.

Sting: You have tried and failed to shatter a Rubik’s Cube with a rock.

Big Country: You have a Highlander poster in a tube in the back of your closet.

Soft Cell: You mouth the words when you watch Highlander.

A-ha: You own a VCR with a copy of Highlander stuck in it.

Survivor: You have cut a Nerf football in half to see what was inside.

INXS: You have knocked someone over with an Aerobie.

Thomas Dolby: You have used a laserdisc as a shaving mirror.

Pet Shop Boys: You have woken up next to an empty bottle of Magic Shell.

Mr. Mister: You have forgotten soup in the freezer and ice cream in the microwave on the same night.

Wang Chung: You have a money clip with an amusement park logo printed on it.

Bauhaus: You know what LARPing is.

OMD: You have gone to a party dressed as a dark elf.

Culture Club: You have woken up under someone who was dressed as a dark elf.

Ministry: You have thrown up on someone who was dressed as a dark elf.

Cocteau Twins: You have spilled Zima on someone who was dressed as a dark elf.

Toni Basil: You have spilled Zima into a motel heating vent.

The Pointer Sisters: You dot your i’s with hearts.

The Pretenders: You are excellent at dodgeball.

ABC: You were one of the first ten people in history to drop a cell phone in a toilet.

Lionel Richie: You have shaved a word into your hair.

The Cars: You have hit a whiffle ball with a fake lightsaber.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood: You have woken up under your high school gym teacher.

Joan Jett: You have woken up on top of your high school gym teacher.

Simply Red: You have temporarily blinded someone by whipping your hair into them.

Europe: You think Europe is Asia.

Asia: You think Asia is Europe.

REM: You minored in something.

Cyndi Lauper: You have lost several silk scarves to escalators.

Starship: You consistently pay for extra cheese at Subway.

The Fixx: You have sunbathed in a suit.

Phil Collins: You have worn shorts while accepting an award or diploma.

Go-Go’s: Your favorite air freshener is Vanillaroma.

Bananarama: Your favorite air freshener is New Car.

Prince: You have used a hamster ball as a cocktail shaker.

Depeche Mode: You have drawn Tintin or the Little Prince in the margin of a math test.

Erasure: You have been caught kissing a copy of The Little Prince.

Thompson Twins: You have been spanked with a copy of The Little Prince.

Human League: You have been spanked with a VHS copy of The Neverending Story.

The Clash: Your safety word is “Nicaragua.”

Grace Jones: Your safety word is forty-seven syllables long.

Brian Eno: Your safety word is “10011101.”

Duran Duran: Your safety word is “Kim Wilde.”

Kim Wilde: You have forgotten your safety word.

http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/what-your-favorite-80s-band-says-about-you/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 11, 2011, 05:39:36 pm

I clearly have not lived much.  But going by that list, I should look into the music of REM and Richard Marx (substituting cat for dog).  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2011, 07:48:35 am

Quote from: Meryl on July 11, 2011, 05:33:09 pm

What Your Favorite ’80s Band Says About You.
Madonna: Your bedroom smells like Midori.

Nena: You have put a cigarette out in a piece of birthday cake.http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/what-your-favorite-80s-band-says-about-you/

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That was quite a list!  Thanks Meryl!

I have no idea what "Midori" is or smells like, so I guess it's safe to assume my bedroom doesn't smell like it.  I also don't smoke, so I haven't put a ciggy out in a piece of cake.

I do, however, have all of Madonna's and most of Nena's CDs.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2011, 07:54:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

We made it through Monday!  ;D

I'm determined to get stuff done today, I am really starting to hate my cluttered cubicle.  I may not be the neatest person around, but when I am surrounded by clutter constantly, it annoys me greatly.

Perhaps it's related to the fact my grandmother used to be a hoarder?   ???

Anyway.....today's travel destination:


The Trossachs, Callander, West Highland, Scotland.

Loch Lomon, the largest and most famous of Scotland's fjordlike lakes, is the centerpiece of the heather-clad hills of the Trossachs.  Just north of Glasgow, the Trossachs invite summer pleasures and envelop visitors in the sort of pristine wildness usually associated with the Highlands further north.


(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/kelyantar/Scotland/P6190015.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 12, 2011, 08:53:43 am

Quote

Bauhaus: You know what LARPing is.

I can't recall ever having heard of Bauhaus (the band, not the architectural movement), but I know what LARPing is.

 ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2011, 10:53:46 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 12, 2011, 08:53:43 am

I can't recall ever having heard of Bauhaus (the band, not the architectural movement), but I know what LARPing is.

 ???

Bauhaus were an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy (vocals), Daniel Ash (guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums) and David J (bass). The band was originally Bauhaus 1919 before they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation. With their dark and gloomy sound and image, Bauhaus are generally considered the first gothic rock group.

Bauhaus first broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy began a solo career while the other members continued as Tones on Tail and, later, Love and Rockets. Both enjoyed greater commercial success in the United States than Bauhaus had, but disappeared from the charts in their homeland. The band reunited for a 1998 tour and on a more permanent basis in 2005. The group announced plans to disband again following the release of their final album, Go Away White, in 2008.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 12, 2011, 12:35:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 12, 2011, 07:54:59 am

Anyway.....today's travel destination:


The Trossachs, Callander, West Highland, Scotland.

Loch Lomon, the largest and most famous of Scotland's fjordlike lakes, is the centerpiece of the heather-clad hills of the Trossachs.  Just north of Glasgow, the Trossachs invite summer pleasures and envelop visitors in the sort of pristine wildness usually associated with the Highlands further north.


(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/kelyantar/Scotland/P6190015.jpg)

OMG, OMG, *hops up and down*

Kelda and I have been there just last week!!!
Kelda&Callum and my family met up at Loch Lomond and took a boat trip there. :)
Later we went to K&C's place, had a nice (looong ;))walk to the beach, BBQ and spent the night at their house.


One of the pics I took:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/Scotland%202011/CIMG3703.jpg)


Kelda has a pic of the two of us on the boat in her blog. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 12, 2011, 12:40:18 pm

...and we saw Water Walking Jesus on Loch Lomond!

The guy is standing behind the boat, directly on the water. :o

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The closeup shows there's a plank behind the boat. But it really looks cool from afar. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 12, 2011, 12:46:39 pm

You take the high road,
And I'll take the low road,
And Water-walking Jesus, take me away!
Me and my true love will never meet again
On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 12, 2011, 02:51:18 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 12, 2011, 12:46:39 pm

You take the high road,
And I'll take the low road,
And Water-walking Jesus, take me away!
Me and my true love will never meet again
On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

 :laugh:

You beat me to it, Paul!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 12, 2011, 04:29:54 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 12, 2011, 12:40:18 pm

...and we saw Water Walking Jesus on Loch Lomond!

 :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 12, 2011, 04:31:31 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 12, 2011, 12:46:39 pm

You take the high road,
And I'll take the low road,
And Water-walking Jesus, take me away!
Me and my true love will never meet again
On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I'm sure Ma Twist would appreciate this version!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 12, 2011, 05:48:01 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 12, 2011, 12:35:38 pm

OMG, OMG, *hops up and down*

Kelda and I have been there just last week!!!
Kelda&Callum and my family met up at Loch Lomond and took a boat trip there. :)
Later we went to K&C's place, had a nice (looong ;))walk to the beach, BBQ and spent the night at their house.

 :laugh: :laugh: You enjoyed my 20 minute walk!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 12, 2011, 05:49:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 12, 2011, 07:48:35 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That was quite a list!  Thanks Meryl!

I have no idea what "Midori" is or smells like, so I guess it's safe to assume my bedroom doesn't smell like it.  I also don't smoke, so I haven't put a ciggy out in a piece of cake.

I do, however, have all of Madonna's and most of Nena's CDs.  ;D

Midori is sooo nice! Its a melon liquer that I'd have as a midori and lemonade. Not to strong so like a fruit shnapps almost...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 12, 2011, 05:50:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 12, 2011, 12:46:39 pm

You take the high road,
And I'll take the low road,
And Water-walking Jesus, take me away!
Me and my true love will never meet again
On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

Brilliant!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 13, 2011, 05:41:35 am

Now I've had the Scotland joke about the high road and the low road thrown at me twice.
Can someone please explain it to me? Never have heard of it before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2011, 08:03:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

Yesterday two of my coworkers had to leave early, and as a result, I had to stay later than I usually do.  Today, to make up for the extra hour worked, I get to leave early!

;D

I hope everyone is doing well today!  Aside from feeling like I need more sleep, I'm doing ok!  ;D


Today's travel destination:

Perugia, Umbria, Italy.


Nowhere can the see-and-be-seen evening walk be experienced more fully than on the main street of Perugia, the Corso Vannucci.  Moved by some internal clock, all the Perugini seem to head there at afternoon's end for their daily "passegiata," to chat and gesticulate, argue soccer scores or political scandals, and check out new grandchildren, store window displays, and each other.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 13, 2011, 08:33:52 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 13, 2011, 05:41:35 am

Now I've had the Scotland joke about the high road and the low road thrown at me twice.
Can someone please explain it to me? Never have heard of it before.

Its a very famous Scottish Song:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o'_Loch_Lomond

The most famous and well known version of it is by A band called Runrig:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CCwQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpzQ1pNfbe3Q&ei=m48dTqtNkbqEB5mhhfsC&usg=AFQjCNGs0h9rixq_Y0YsL6ozLmObixltXg&sig2=s2FvFDOmVb-w98yxCatUcQ[/youtube]

At most Scottish weddings (inludng mine) this is the last song of the evening..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2011, 09:36:09 am

Ok, so here's a story about a "family activity" yesterday.

::)

My dad is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and they were doing a blood drive.  If you donated blood, you got a voucher for $15.00 towards groceries at Shop Rite, so mom thought this would be an opportunity to do something good, and get a discount on the grocery bill.

:D

So mom, dad, my brother Chris and I go down to the local KoC to make our donations, and here's what happened:

Nurse:  Next.

Mom:  Hello!

Nurse:  Hello.

Nurse proceeds to ask mom questions, and gets to the question "how much do you weigh?"

Mom:  110 pounds.

Nurse:  I'm sorry, we don't take blood from someone with such a low body weight, it can cause you to pass out, it's a health risk.

Mom:  Oh, Ok.  (gets up)

Nurse:  Next.

Dad:  Hello!

Nurse:  Hello!

Nurse proceeds to ask dad questions, and gets to the question "Have you had radiation in the past year?"

Dad:  Yes, as treatment for prostate cancer.

Nurse:  I'm sorry, then you can't donate blood for another 2 years.

Dad:  Oh, ok.  (gets up)

Nurse:  Next!

Chris:  Hello.

Nurse:  Hello.  How much do you weigh?

Chris:  xxxx

Nurse:  I'm sorry, your morbidly obese, so I can't take your blood.

Chris:  Ok.

Nurse:  Next.

Me:  Hello!

Nurse:  Hello.

I roll up my sleeve as she's asking me questions.

Nurse:  How old are your tattoos?

Me:  Most recent one was in 2006.

Nurse:  Ok then, that's not a problem.  May I ask what that symbol is?

Me:  The pink triangle?  It's a gay pride symbol.

Nurse:  Oh, I'm sorry, according to the FDA, we can't accept blood from gay men.

Me:  Oh....ok.

::)

So much for my family's attempt to donate blood!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 13, 2011, 10:17:58 am

I knew what was coming in your case, because I've known for years that the Red Cross will not accept blood from gay men. However, I've never heard before that they won't accept blood from obese people.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on July 13, 2011, 01:08:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2011, 09:36:09 am

Ok, so here's a story about a "family activity" yesterday.

::)

My dad is a member of the Knights of Columbus, and they were doing a blood drive.  If you donated blood, you got a voucher for $15.00 towards groceries at Shop Rite, so mom thought this would be an opportunity to do something good, and get a discount on the grocery bill.

:D

So mom, dad, my brother Chris and I go down to the local KoC to make our donations, and here's what happened:

Nurse:  Next.

Mom:  Hello!

Nurse:  Hello.

Nurse proceeds to ask mom questions, and gets to the question "how much do you weigh?"

Mom:  110 pounds.

Nurse:  I'm sorry, we don't take blood from someone with such a low body weight, it can cause you to pass out, it's a health risk.

Mom:  Oh, Ok.  (gets up)

Nurse:  Next.

Dad:  Hello!

Nurse:  Hello!

Nurse proceeds to ask dad questions, and gets to the question "Have you had radiation in the past year?"

Dad:  Yes, as treatment for prostate cancer.

Nurse:  I'm sorry, then you can't donate blood for another 2 years.

Dad:  Oh, ok.  (gets up)

Nurse:  Next!

Chris:  Hello.

Nurse:  Hello.  How much do you weigh?

Chris:  xxxx

Nurse:  I'm sorry, your morbidly obese, so I can't take your blood.

Chris:  Ok.

Nurse:  Next.

Me:  Hello!

Nurse:  Hello.

I roll up my sleeve as she's asking me questions.

Nurse:  How old are your tattoos?

Me:  Most recent one was in 2006.

Nurse:  Ok then, that's not a problem.  May I ask what that symbol is?

Me:  The pink triangle?  It's a gay pride symbol.

Nurse:  Oh, I'm sorry, according to the FDA, we can't accept blood from gay men.

Me:  Oh....ok.

::)

So much for my family's attempt to donate blood!

Lawd have mercy. I can understand they have to have guidelines, but c'mon.

And the gay thing is just stoopid.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 13, 2011, 05:34:44 pm

Its gthe same in the Uk re: gay men although there is currently a review going on..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 13, 2011, 07:18:03 pm

I cannot believe that, Chuck.  I'm sitting here with my jaw on the ground.  As someone who just three weeks ago had to have a 2-pint emergency transfusion, I know that I, for one, didn't care one hoot in hell who it came from, as long as they pumped it in to me toot-sweet.

At my last job, I was the head of the corporate Volunteer Committee, and oversaw 4 blood drives a year, which were always very successful.  But I've never donated myself; I tried once, but it turns out I'm one of those fainters that's more trouble to the nurses who have to stop what they're doing and attend to me instead of gathering more blood out of a non-fainter.  Had I known they asked questions and made insulting comments like these to prospective donors behind those curtains, I might well have stopped setting up these events.

This sounds dangerously close to being unconstitutional and/or deserving of a lawsuit at the least.  I wonder if any gay-right's organizations, or the ACLU, has ever fought against this?  If I were you, I would have thrown a hissy fit to whomever was in charge from the Red Cross.  I know it's in your blood, pun intended, to be a happy-go-lucky, glass-is-half-full kind of person all the time, but I would have walked out of there one very dejected and incensed soul.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2011, 07:52:55 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 13, 2011, 07:18:03 pm

This sounds dangerously close to being unconstitutional and/or deserving of a lawsuit at the least.  I wonder if any gay-right's organizations, or the ACLU, has ever fought against this?  If I were you, I would have thrown a hissy fit to whomever was in charge from the Red Cross.  I know it's in your blood, pun intended, to be a happy-go-lucky, glass-is-half-full kind of person all the time, but I would have walked out of there one very dejected and incensed soul.

From what I've read, there are gay rights groups that are trying to get the policies changed, but as you can see from some of the posts here, there are other countries that do the same thing.

It's not something that upsets me, but I'm sure it upsets others.

Hissy-fits aren't my style, so I don't think I'll be doing that. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 13, 2011, 08:54:42 pm

So, I went away for 10 days or so, and missed the party.

Congrats on 1,000 pages, Chuck.

I hope there are still some red velvet cupcakes around someplace.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 13, 2011, 09:04:37 pm

Quote from: BayCityJohn on June 30, 2011, 07:52:16 pm

I don't know where else to post this


A video appreciation of Ang Lee's 2005 masterpiece to commemorate New York's recent recognition of same-sex marriages

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (A video essay from Roger Ebert's Far Flung Correspondents)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXtu-x6v-o[/youtube]

Thanks for posting this here, John.  It's really good, I enjoyed those well-chosen highlights.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 13, 2011, 09:08:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 05, 2011, 11:32:38 am

(http://gourmet-pizza.com/catalog/images/cannoli2.jpg)

And canoli, too!

It really was a good party!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 13, 2011, 09:17:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 08, 2011, 07:54:02 am

Today's travel destination:

Lake Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, USA.

Snaking through a glacier-dug channel between low, forest-covered mountains not far from the border with Canada, Lake Coeur D'Alene offers fishing, windsurfing, steamboat rides, waterskiing, and the simple lure of the old-fashioned family vacation.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm16/BirdingRVers/Coeur%20dAlene/IMG_5356-1.jpg)

Very pretty!  My aunt mentioned that she'd been there once on vacation.  If I ever went to Idaho for a visit, this wouldn't be a bad place, at least from the point of view of scenery.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 13, 2011, 09:30:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 12, 2011, 12:46:39 pm

You take the high road,
And I'll take the low road,
And Water-walking Jesus, take me away!
Me and my true love will never meet again
On the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

What a beautiful place.

What a beautiful song.

It's fun, catching up in this blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 13, 2011, 09:37:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 13, 2011, 10:17:58 am

I knew what was coming in your case, because I've known for years that the Red Cross will not accept blood from gay men. However, I've never heard before that they won't accept blood from obese people.  ???

That surprised me, too.

Although I could understand right away the part about Chuck's mom being too thin to have blood taken from her unnecessarily.  For her own good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 14, 2011, 04:42:42 am

Just for the heck of it, this is the excluding list for blood donors in Germany:



Deutschland [Bearbeiten]Altersangaben [Bearbeiten]Mindestalter 18 Jahre
Erstspender dürfen nicht älter als 60 Jahre sein
Altersobergrenze von 68 Jahren
Eine Zulassung über 68 Jahren oder Erstspendern über 60 Jahren ist nach individueller ärztlicher Entscheidung möglich
Dauerhafte Ausschlusskriterien [Bearbeiten]Nach den derzeit gültigen Richtlinien der Bundesärztekammer und weiteren Anordnungen sind Personen als Blutspender dauerhaft auszuschließen laut Blutspendedienst Hamburg[1] und Artikel Blutspende:

bei denen eine Hepatitis B-, Hepatitis C- oder HIV-Infektion nachgewiesen wurde, unabhängig davon, ob Krankheitserscheinungen aufgetreten sind,
die an einer infektiösen Hepatitis (Gelbsucht) unklarer Ursache erkrankt sind oder waren,
bei denen eine HTLV-I/-II-Infektion nachgewiesen wurde, unabhängig davon, ob Krankheitserscheinungen aufgetreten sind,
die in einem Malariagebiet geboren oder aufgewachsen sind (erste 5 Lebensjahre),
die an einer Protozoonose: Babesiose, Trypanosomiasis (Chagas- oder Schlafkrankheit), Leishmaniasis oder an Malaria erkrankt sind oder waren,
die an Syphilis, Brucellose, Rickettsiose, Lepra, Rückfallfieber oder Tularämie erkrankt sind oder waren,
die bekannte Dauerausscheider von Salmonellen (Typhus- und Paratyphus-Erreger) sind,
die jemals mit Hypophysenhormonen (z.B. Wachstumshormon) menschlichen Ursprungs behandelt worden sind,
die an der Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Erkrankung oder an der Variante der Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Erkrankung leiden, oder bei denen der Verdacht auf diese Erkrankungen besteht,
die Dura mater- (Hirnhaut-) bzw. Kornea- (Hornhaut-)Transplantate erhalten haben,
die Xenotransplantate erhalten haben (Transplantation von tierischem Gewebe),
die an bösartigen Neoplasien (Tumore, "Krebs") leiden oder litten (Ausnahmen: ausgeheilte Plattenepithelkarzinome der Haut und Basaliome),
die an anderen chronischen Krankheiten leiden oder litten, bei denen die Blutspende eine Gefährdung des Spenders oder des Empfängers nach sich ziehen kann (z. B. schweres Asthma, schwere Herzerkrankung, Blutungsneigung, nach Herzinfarkt, Schlaganfall, mehrfachen Thrombosen),
die ständig mit Arzneimitteln behandelt werden, nach individueller Entscheidung durch den Arzt, insbesondere bei Behandlung mit teratogenen (missbildungserzeugenden) Arzneimitteln wie Retinoiden
die einer Personengruppe angehören, die ein erhöhtes Risiko für eine Infektion mit der Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Krankheit aufweist, darunter
Personen, die sich in der Zeit von 1. Januar 1980 bis 31. Dezember 1996 insgesamt länger als 6 Monate im Vereinigten Königreich Großbritannien und/oder Nordirland aufgehalten haben
Personen, die zwischen dem 1. Januar 1980 und Ende 2003 in Großbritannien operiert wurden oder Bluttransfusionen erhielten
Personen, in deren Familie bei einem oder mehreren Blutsverwandten die Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Erkrankung aufgetreten ist,
die einer Personengruppe angehören, die statistisch ein erhöhtes Risiko für HBV-, HCV- oder HIV-Infektionen aufweist, unabhängig davon, ob tatsächlich Risikoverhalten vorlag, darunter
Personen mit häufig wechselnden Sexualpartnern,
männliche und weibliche Prostituierte,
Männer, die Sex mit Männern haben,
Gefängnisinsassen,
Alkohol-, Medikamenten- und Drogenabhängige, sowie dessen begründet verdächtige
Für den Fall, dass eine solche Kontraindikation vorliegt, der Spender aber aufgrund gesellschaftlichen Drucks dies nicht frei zugeben kann, wird die Möglichkeit des anonymen Selbstausschlusses bereitgestellt, siehe auch Informationen über Blutspender.

Zeitweilige Ausschlusskriterien [Bearbeiten]Folgende Spender sind für einen bestimmten Zeitraum ausgeschlossen (Rückstellungsfristen):

solange wie zutreffend
unter 50 kg Körpergewicht
seit letzter Blutspende sind noch nicht 56 Tage (8 Wochen) vergangen (bei Frauen 12 Wochen)
es wurde bereits 6-mal in einem Jahr gespendet (bei Frauen 4-mal)
gesundheitliche Probleme
zeitweiliger Eisenmangel - zu niedriger Hämoglobin-Wert
bei der Untersuchung des Blutes auf Erreger sind falsche Anzeigen aufgetreten, sogenannte Falsch positive
einen Tag
nach zahnärztlicher Behandlung
eine Woche
nach einem kleinen operativen Eingriff oder Zahnziehung
nach einem unkomplizierten Infekt
einige Wochen (je nach Träger und Medikament)
Antibiotikaeinnahme
Impfungen in den letzten Wochen
bestimmte Psychopharmaka
2 Wochen
Nach Rückkehr aus einem Chikungunya-Endemiegebiet (Südliches Afrika, Südostasien)
4 Wochen
Infektionen mit Durchfall, eitrige Wunden, Fieber
Impfung gegen Cholera, Gelbfieber, Masern, Mumps, Röteln, Typhus (Lebendimpfstoffe)
Nach einem Aufenthalt in Nordamerika vom 1. Juni bis zum 30. November jeden Jahres (West-Nil-Virus-Endemiegebiet)
Nach Abklingen einer fieberhaften Infektion oder Durchfallerkrankung unklarer Ursache
Nach Erkrankung an Herpes zoster (Gürtelrose), Masern, Mumps, Röteln, Scharlach, Windpocken
4 Monate
Nach Ausheilung einer Hepatitis A
Nach dem letzten kontinuierlichen Aufenthalt (länger als 6 Monate) in einem Gebiet mit hoher Infektionsrate für z.B. Hepatitis B, C, HIV (AIDS), HTLV-1, HTLV-2
Nach Nadelakupunktur (ausgenommen Einmalnadeln unter aseptischen Bedingungen), nach Durchbohrungen der Haut und Schleimhaut (Piercing und Tätowierung, Ohrlochstechen)
Nach größeren Operationen
Nach endoskopischen Untersuchungen, Biopsien, Katheteranwendungen (ausgenommen Einmalkatheter)
6 Monate
Nach Besuch von Malaria-Gebieten
Nach Abklingen der Symptome einer Toxoplasmose
Während und nach einer Schwangerschaft bzw. bis zum Abstillen
12 Monate
Impfung gegen Tollwut nach Kontakt (z.B. Biss)
Nach Verabreichung von Sera tierischen Ursprungs
2 Jahre
Nach Ausheilung von Osteomyelitis, Q-Fieber, rheumatischem Fieber (Gelenkrheumatismus), Typhus, Paratyphus und Tuberkulose
5 Jahre
Nach medizinisch-dokumentierter Heilung von Hepatitis-B


Yes.

Some examples:

• Gay males (the list refers neutrally to 'Men who have sex with men')
• people with often changing sex partners
• people who spent more than 6 months in UK between 1980 and 1996
• people who had an operation or received blood in UK between 1980 nd 2003
• people who grew up in areas with Malaria during their first 5 years
• people who had tats or piercings or acupuncture within the last 4 months
• people who had biopsies, colonscopies or cathing in the last four months
• people who had dental work within the last one day
• people who had a tooth extracted withing the last week
• people who visited areas with Malaria within the last 6 months
• and on and on and on.....

Some exclusions are temporary, some are lasting.
So, gay men are excluded from donoring blood in Germany, too. But they're in good comapny at least. Everybody who was having some fun during the last year is pretty much excluded. ::)
[End of sarcasm]

Anyway, they do one good thing: you aren't asked any possibly embarrassing questions in front of others. They offer "anonymous self-exclusion" (that's the literal translation of the German technical term). Everybody can mark their donatoin as "not to be used" even before they donate. They still get the blood taken, but it will be either thrown away or used for medical scientific purposes sometimes.
That way, when you go to a blood donation rally with a group, nobody else will know.

[/list]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2011, 05:19:10 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 14, 2011, 04:42:42 am

Just for the heck of it, this is the excluding list for blood donors in Germany:
Some examples:

• Gay males (the list refers neutrally to 'Men who have sex with men')
• people with often changing sex partners
• people who spent more than 6 months in UK between 1980 and 1996
• people who had an operation or received blood in UK between 1980 nd 2003
• people who grew up in areas with Malaria during their first 5 years
• people who had tats or piercings or acupuncture within the last 4 months
• people who had biopsies, colonscopies or cathing in the last four months
• people who had dental work within the last one day
• people who had a tooth extracted withing the last week
• people who visited areas with Malaria within the last 6 months
• and on and on and on.....

Everybody can mark their donatoin as "not to be used" even before they donate. They still get the blood taken, but it will be either thrown away or used for medical scientific purposes sometimes.
That way, when you go to a blood donation rally with a group, nobody else will know.

[/list]

Very interesting Chrissi about the anonymous thing.

Re: the exclusions - yes many of them apply in the UK too. Tattoos and piercings in the last year - I dont think I'll be able to give blood for a yr now as I've just come back from turkey which, the last time I went to give blood,was a malaria risk. I couldnt give blood for a year after going to India too.

Interesting about the 6 months in the UK and operations- assume thats becase of Mad Cow Disease?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 14, 2011, 06:02:30 am

Quote from: Kelda on July 14, 2011, 05:19:10 am

Very interesting Chrissi about the anonymous thing.

Re: the exclusions - yes many of them apply in the UK too. Tattoos and piercings in the last year - I dont think I'll be able to give blood for a yr now as I've just come back from turkey which, the last time I went to give blood,was a malaria risk. I couldnt give blood for a year after going to India too.

Interesting about the 6 months in the UK and operations- assume thats becase of Mad Cow Disease?

Yes.[/list]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2011, 08:31:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday is almost here!

Many interesting things to read here lately regarding donating blood.  I think we should take comfort in the fact that while the system is flawed (and which system isn't) they are trying to maintain healthy blood supplies, and that's a good thing.

I didn't get to leave work early yesterday, it got busy and another coworker left, feeling ill.  If she's back today, then I'll leave early today.  If not, I'll leave early tomorrow, which is a good way to start the weekend.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Santa Fe Opera House, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.


Set on a hilltop with nearly a 360-degree view of mountains and high desert, the adobe Santa Fe Opera House is open on the sides and pure magic at sunset.  On opening nights, operagoers - sometimes in jeans and cowboy boots - sip champagne at posh tailgate parties in the parking lot.


(http://www.auntpaulines.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/santa-fe-opera.56100110.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 14, 2011, 09:26:35 am

A Sydney friend of mine, who has bi-polar disorder and refers to herself as a 'mad cow', was refused as a blood donor because she lived in the UK in the 80's. The reason? Possible contact with mad cow disease.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 14, 2011, 10:38:16 am

I've been to the Santa Fe Opera.  Highly recommended!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2011, 11:59:20 am

Rob!!!! Good to see you back, buddy!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2011, 07:58:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  It's pay day!

Been a work for a half hour already, getting stuff done, and got my budgeting done as well.  ;D

Once again, got too busy to leave early yesterday, so I'm going to try to leave early today!  It's a good way to start the weekend!

Today's travel destination:

Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, England

The vast indoor-outdoor Royal Botanical Gardens, about 6.5 miles southwest of London, boast 50,000 species of plants, including the world's largest orchid collection.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on July 15, 2011, 08:30:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 14, 2011, 08:31:37 am

Santa Fe Opera House, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.


Set on a hilltop with nearly a 360-degree view of mountains and high desert, the adobe Santa Fe Opera House is open on the sides and pure magic at sunset.  On opening nights, operagoers - sometimes in jeans and cowboy boots - sip champagne at posh tailgate parties in the parking lot.


(http://www.auntpaulines.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/santa-fe-opera.56100110.jpg)

wow. I wanna go there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on July 15, 2011, 08:41:12 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 14, 2011, 04:42:42 am

Some exclusions are temporary, some are lasting.
So, gay men are excluded from donoring blood in Germany, too. But they're in good comapny at least. Everybody who was having some fun during the last year is pretty much excluded. ::)[End of sarcasm]

Chrissie: :laugh:


Regarding gay men: they are excluded from donoring blood in Sweden, too. It´s been discussions on that very topic here recently. Seems like many scientists think that that particular exclusion is rather unfounded. I have a hard time to wrap my mind around it, too. Are gay men believed to be more promiscious than heterosexual men? Perhaps they should just exclude everyone who are having sex and get it over with ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2011, 08:53:05 am

Quote from: Buffymon on July 15, 2011, 08:41:12 am

Regarding gay men: they are excluded from donoring blood in Sweden, too. It´s been discussions on that very topic here recently. Seems like many scientists think that that particular exclusion is rather unfounded. I have a hard time to wrap my mind around it, too. Are gay men believed to be more promiscious than heterosexual men? Perhaps they should just exclude everyone who are having sex and get it over with ::)

I don't think it's the promiscuity per se. I've always assumed it's the potential for exposure to sexually transmitted diseases, and not just the obvious, HIV. There is also hepatitis to consider.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 15, 2011, 05:56:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2011, 07:58:25 am

Today's travel destination:

Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, England

The vast indoor-outdoor Royal Botanical Gardens, about 6.5 miles southwest of London, boast 50,000 species of plants, including the world's largest orchid collection.


(http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/Photo-Symphony/Kew%20Gardens/IMG_2928.jpg)

I've been there!  About 35 years ago...  :-\

It was lovely. It was in the spring, with thousands and thousands of tulips in every imaginable colour.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2011, 08:01:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another weekend has passed, and now back to the work week!

Ugh!

Today's travel destination:

The Chiemsee, Barvaria, Germany.


The beautiful Chiemsee, Germany's largest lake, has attracted sailors, vacationing royalty, and the monks of the Frauenchiemsee Monastery, founded in 782 on one of the Chiemsee's three islands.  The monastery's eight-sided bell tower acquired its onion tome in 1626.


(http://photos.igougo.com/images/p1208-Lake_Chiemsee_Germany-Lake_Chiemsee.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 18, 2011, 01:18:27 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck.

I hope your day is going fairly well by now, for a Monday.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2011, 08:04:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, we made it through Monday.   :laugh:

I'm at work at the moment, feeling peaceful....no one else is here yet.   :laugh:  i'm sure the day will get busy soon, and I should be working now, so it's time to get to it!


Today's travel destination:

Old Akko, Israel.


Akko (Acre) was a crusaders' city, and archaeologists have excavated a warren of underground corridors that were the home of 50,000 knights and inhabitant.  Aboveground, the mosques, minarets, Turkish bath and aqueducts are monuments to Ottoman influence built in the 18th century.


(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u149/hey_lee73/Israel%202007/Isreal-Day4137.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 19, 2011, 08:24:51 am

I've been there, it's an amazing place.

So full of history, you can almost feel it buzz in the air.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 19, 2011, 08:41:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2011, 08:01:18 am

Today's travel destination:

The Chiemsee, Barvaria, Germany.

The beautiful Chiemsee, Germany's largest lake, has attracted sailors, vacationing royalty, and the monks of the Frauenchiemsee Monastery, founded in 782 on one of the Chiemsee's three islands.  The monastery's eight-sided bell tower acquired its onion tome in 1626.

(http://photos.igougo.com/images/p1208-Lake_Chiemsee_Germany-Lake_Chiemsee.jpg)

Been there!

We Brokies sure are bunch of travellers, and many have been even before BBM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2011, 07:54:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!  ;D

I get to leave the office today at 3:00, a small group of us are going on a boat ride, then out to dinner, and then back on the boat for a bit.  Should be fun!  I'm sure I'll get some color on my face and arms, which is always good!

Today's travel destination:

Canyon Country, Eastern Style.


Gaze up (or down) at canyon walls at Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, wehre glacial melt-water once cut through the sandstone, and these other points east of the Mississippi River:

Letworth State Park, Castile NY;  Pine Creek Gorge, Colton Point State Park, Wellsboro, Pa.; Blackwater Canyon, Davis WV, & Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, Georgia


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 20, 2011, 08:45:13 am

Quote

Pine Creek Gorge, Colton Point State Park, Wellsboro, Pa.

I was there once, when I was a kid. Very pretty.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2011, 08:01:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another weekend is closing in, thank God!

;D

I feel very tired today!  I went out with coworkers last night on a boat trip.  One of the guys here has a motorboat, and we went out on a nearby lake, out to dinner, and then back on the lake.  Needless to say, it was great outside, but still tiring.

I was SUPPOSED to have a date on Saturday, but I got home from the night out to find a message from the guy saying "you're an interesting guy but I don't think we're compatable."

Ok, if you want to make that assessment before even meeting me face to face after 4 days of emails and phone conversations.  Good luck to ya!

Today's travel destination:

Killarney National Park, Kerry, Ireland.


With all the grandeur of true wilderness just minutes south of civilization, the 25,000 acres of Killarney National Park deliver wonderful cycling, nature walks, and rides in two-wheel horsedrawn "jaunting cars" through terrain of lakes, rivers, valleys and woodlands.


(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/MWong4/ireland332.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 21, 2011, 08:10:49 am

I'm glad you enjoyed the boat rides, Chuck.  Sounds fun, and maybe cooler than on land.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 22, 2011, 12:40:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 21, 2011, 08:01:33 am

Today's travel destination:

Killarney National Park, Kerry, Ireland.


With all the grandeur of true wilderness just minutes south of civilization, the 25,000 acres of Killarney National Park deliver wonderful cycling, nature walks, and rides in two-wheel horsedrawn "jaunting cars" through terrain of lakes, rivers, valleys and woodlands.

I spent 3 days in Killarney in June. Instead of riding in a jaunting car,  I walked the 7 miles over the Gap of Dunloe in the National Park  followed by an trip in an open boat through the lakes, very scenic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 22, 2011, 04:06:08 am

Man sorry to hear about the date, if thats his attitude you are well clear of him. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 22, 2011, 07:52:07 am

Quote from: ZK on July 22, 2011, 04:06:08 am

Man sorry to hear about the date, if thats his attitude you are well clear of him. 

My sentiments exactly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2011, 08:03:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday, and for me, will be a day in Hell at my job.

We've had a loan closing that's been going on for some time now, it keeps getting pushed off another day, and then another day....blah blah blah.

Well, it looks like today is going to be the day that this over $10,000,000.00 facility closes.  Of course, the client has to be difficult.  ::)  They want to wire funds out, but not just to one place, but multiple places.  So aside from setting this up and making sure the funds are reflected on the system, I have to process approximately 25 wires to push the funds where they need to go.

Some coworkers and I are going out after work for dinner and drinks, I'm going to NEED them after today.  ::)


Today's travel destination:

The Driftless Area, Ontario, Wisconsin  USA.


Watch for the brown "Rustic Road" signs in the Driftless Area, a pocket of serpentine valleys, crooked rivers, and craggy bluffs in southwestern Wisconsin.  Follow the signs to scenic drives that are also perfect for biking


(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Fleeter05/2008-10%20Great%20River%20Road%20Ride/P1030518.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2011, 08:09:24 am

Quote from: brian on July 22, 2011, 12:40:42 am

I spent 3 days in Killarney in June. Instead of riding in a jaunting car,  I walked the 7 miles over the Gap of Dunloe in the National Park  followed by an trip in an open boat through the lakes, very scenic.

Hiya Brian!  Thanks for letting me know.  I enjoy hearing when someone here has been to a place that I post.  I've never been to Ireland, but it's on the list of places to go.  I have a friend who goes every other year or so, and she can never stop talking about how beautiful it is.  7 mile walk?  Damn!!!  I think the furthest I've ever gone is 5 miles.  You must've been tired after that!

Quote from: ZK on July 22, 2011, 04:06:08 am

Man sorry to hear about the date, if thats his attitude you are well clear of him.  

Quote from: Kelda on July 22, 2011, 07:52:07 am

My sentiments exactly!

Hiya Matthew and Kelda!  Yeah, I agree.  LOL   Oh well, you can't please everyone, and the search continues!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 22, 2011, 08:39:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 22, 2011, 08:03:55 am

Follow the wigns to scenic drives that are also perfect for biking

The whut?  ???

 ;D

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 22, 2011, 03:21:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 22, 2011, 08:09:24 am

Hiya Brian!  Thanks for letting me know.  I enjoy hearing when someone here has been to a place that I post.  I've never been to Ireland, but it's on the list of places to go.  I have a friend who goes every other year or so, and she can never stop talking about how beautiful it is.  7 mile walk?  Damn!!!  I think the furthest I've ever gone is 5 miles.  You must've been tired after that!

I must admit I read the 7 miles as 7 km and was shocked about half way to realise it was really 11 km. However my walking group goes about 8 km every Tuesday and often up steeper hills.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2011, 09:01:30 pm

Quote from: brian on July 22, 2011, 03:21:01 pm

I must admit I read the 7 miles as 7 km and was shocked about half way to realise it was really 11 km. However my walking group goes about 8 km every Tuesday and often up steeper hills.

Wow, that's a lot of walking!  Good for you for keeping active.  I truly believe that if you don't "use it" you "lose it" and that's one of the reasons I exercise every day, to keep everything working.

We lost power here today (the whole town) for about 15 or 20 minutes.  Thankfully, it came back on and we have electricity, A/C and phones again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2011, 06:13:25 am

Quote from: brian on July 22, 2011, 03:21:01 pm

I must admit I read the 7 miles as 7 km and was shocked about half way to realise it was really 11 km. However my walking group goes about 8 km every Tuesday and often up steeper hills.

Wow, go you Brian!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2011, 07:37:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So here I am, back in my cube.  Friday was a day from Hell here in the office, and I'm hoping that this week will go much smoother and quieter.

I have not abandoned the "Striking Out!" section of my blog, I do have my scores and intend to update them.  However, the past two weeks were really shitty games.  I only broke 100 once on Sunday, and I have no idea why.  It's annoying, to say the least.  I'm trying to put some thought as to what is happening, especially since I was getting into the 140s not long ago with the new ball.

Today's travel destination:

Tikal, El Peten,Guatemala.


The Mayan empire once encompassed Mexico, Belze, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala, and Tikal was the most resplendent of all their cities, with an estimated population of 50,000 to 100,000 residents.  Mysteriously abandoned around 900, it is now a national park and archaeological site.


(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u217/toronloco/tikal.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2011, 07:50:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Made it through Monday!   ;D

Got to work a little earlier than usual, and I'm enjoying the quiet of the moment.  :laugh:  I'm sure it won't last.

Got weekend plans already, I'm going to a friend's house for a small gathering, I'll be baking a dessert to bring.  I found a recipe online for white chocolate brownies that I want to try.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Portillo, Chile.


The upside-down seasons of the Southern Hemisphere make a jaunt down to Portillo, South America's best ski-resort, a great way to escape the heat of July up north and allowing ski-buffs to indulge in year-round bliss.


(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn457/jaxclarks/Argentina%20and%20Chile%20May%202011/CTheAndesTheView.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 26, 2011, 01:36:32 pm

Heya, Chuck.  This is going to be a hard weekend coming up for all of us, with the 31st and all.  I'm glad you have happy plans.  White chocolate brownies sound yummy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 26, 2011, 01:48:16 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 26, 2011, 01:36:32 pm

White chocolate brownies sound yummy.

I agree! And everybody knows white chocolate has absolutely no calories whatsoever. ...  8)  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 26, 2011, 02:12:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 26, 2011, 01:48:16 pm

I agree! And everybody knows white chocolate has absolutely no calories whatsoever. ...  8)  ::)

I like that thinking Jeff!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2011, 06:20:04 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 26, 2011, 01:36:32 pm

Heya, Chuck.  This is going to be a hard weekend coming up for all of us, with the 31st and all.

I know.....I'm not looking forward to Sunday.

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 26, 2011, 01:36:32 pm

White chocolate brownies sound yummy.

Don't they though?  I've never heard of them, but they sound good, and I love white chocolate.  ;D

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on July 26, 2011, 01:48:16 pm

I agree! And everybody knows white chocolate has absolutely no calories whatsoever. ...  8)  ::)

Really?   *does happy dance*    :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on July 26, 2011, 02:12:18 pm

I like that thinking Jeff!

I do too!  I wish it was true!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2011, 07:40:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!   Countdown to the weekend has begun!

;D

I hope that everyone is doing well!

Today's travel destination:

Chincoteague, Virginia, USA.


Fans of the title pony in the children's book "Misty of Chincoteague" are gathering on Virginia's Eastern Shore today for the celebrated annual roundup when wild horses are herded together to swim across the narrow channel between Chincoteague and Assateague Island.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 27, 2011, 08:14:49 am

SOudns like it'd be quite a sight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 27, 2011, 09:20:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 22, 2011, 09:01:30 pm

We lost power here today (the whole town) for about 15 or 20 minutes.  Thankfully, it came back on and we have electricity, A/C and phones again.

Would like to hear more about this. What did you do? Did you start to get the shakes? When the power goes out, it's sort of like a Stephen King novel!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2011, 08:31:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Tomorrow is Friday!  And Payday!  ;D

Work is starting to get better, I think I have all the stuff that was due by 6/30/2011 finally finished as of yesterday.

Today's travel destination:

Gota Canal, Gotaland, Sweden.


Cruises on the canal conecting Goteborg on the North Sea and STockholm on the Baltic glide through Sweden's scenic heartland, among the 100,000 lakes that comprise its lake district


(http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu197/DianeCA/fall09/jotakanal2.jpg)


How funny!  Our resident Swedes are in Canada, and my calendar says we need to be in Sweden!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2011, 08:36:49 am

Quote from: Kelda on July 27, 2011, 08:14:49 am

SOudns like it'd be quite a sight!

Hiya Kelda!  Yes, it does sound rather exciting.  I've google searched for images and found quite a few beautiful ones.

Quote from: Tony-Ranger on July 27, 2011, 09:20:54 am

Would like to hear more about this. What did you do? Did you start to get the shakes? When the power goes out, it's sort of like a Stephen King novel!!

I don't mind the dark, and it was still early when the power went out (only about 7:00) so it was still very much light out.  The first thing I did was go to the power box to see if any of the switches were flipped in the wrong direction.  When they weren't, I went upstairs and looked outside.  All the other houses were dark, and the traffic lights were out, so that's when I new the whole city was out.  After that, I went through the house to make sure all the air conditioners, lights, fans and other things were turned "off" so when the power came back on, we wouldn't have a surge.

I went to the kitchen and had a bowl of cereal for dinner and then sat on the porch until the power came back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 28, 2011, 03:20:21 pm

When I lived in the Mountains, west of Sydney, and we had a thunderstorm (quite common in Summer) there was 50% chance of a blackout as lightning hit the electricity lines somewhere so I probably had over 2 dozen blackouts per year. The problem was having to go and reset all the clocks throughout the house. It was a nuisance at dinnertime or the time for TV news. I never thought of having cereal. I did lose a modem once when lightning hit the pole outside my house so always turned off and pulled out the plugs on my computer etc when storms were around or I left the house. Also when working and it went off during the night I would wake and see the radio clock blinking and have to get up and check my watch before resetting the alarm.
In the 18 months of living in New Zealand I have only noticed 2 or 3  thunderstorms and no blackouts so that is a relief.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2011, 07:55:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  It's pay day!

;D

Who has good plans for the weekend?  Anyone?  I'll be going out to dinner with a friend tonight, and then a BBQ with more friends tomorrow.  I'll be making white chocolate brownies for dessert.

Today, I'm hoping for a quiet day!  All three of the people who I help are out of the office, so today I hope for a "clean my cube" day.

Today's travel destination:

Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'azur, France.


Les Baux, a splendid medieval town and citadel, sits high on a windwept plateau over-looking vineyards and thousands of olive trees.  From stone houses along its narrow, climbing streets, local craftsmen sell their wares to a steady stream of customers.


(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm338/lacombaz/Les%20Baux%20de%20Provence/DSCN0125.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2011, 07:57:55 am

Quote from: brian on July 28, 2011, 03:20:21 pm

When I lived in the Mountains, west of Sydney, and we had a thunderstorm (quite common in Summer) there was 50% chance of a blackout as lightning hit the electricity lines somewhere so I probably had over 2 dozen blackouts per year. The problem was having to go and reset all the clocks throughout the house. It was a nuisance at dinnertime or the time for TV news. I never thought of having cereal. I did lose a modem once when lightning hit the pole outside my house so always turned off and pulled out the plugs on my computer etc when storms were around or I left the house. Also when working and it went off during the night I would wake and see the radio clock blinking and have to get up and check my watch before resetting the alarm.    In the 18 months of living in New Zealand I have only noticed 2 or 3  thunderstorms and no blackouts so that is a relief.

Wow, that's a lot of blackouts!

We've had a few over the years, but none of them were the result of thunderstorms that I can recall.  Most of them were during heat waves, when too much power was being used.  The entire town would lose power, and eventually come back.  We once lost power for about 4 hours or so.  In total, not really all that bad.  There have been towns that lost power for well over a day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2011, 12:10:53 pm

Hi, Chuck!  Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

We had a lot of lightning (and heavy rain) here as I was driving home from the airport last night at about 8 PM, and when I got home, I noticed that my kitchen stove and microwave clocks were flashing, as was the alarm clock in the bedroom.  But I don't know when the electrical outage happened, or how long it was out. 

It probably had nothing to do with the storm, since I also saw orange cones down at the corner of my street which may mean that a construction crew knocked the power out briefly.

It was kind of eerie, driving on I-95 with the sky almost black, seeing one big bolt of lightning and then having the sky lighting up all around, off and on, for the next ten minutes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2011, 04:16:27 pm

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White Chocolate Brownies:

6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
8 ounces of white chocolate (or one cup of white chocolate chips)
2 eggs
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 tablespoon of vanilla
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350.

Grease and flour an 8 inch square baking pan, or line with foil.  Melt butter and 4 ounces of the white chocolate in top of a double boiler over hot water.  When melted, remove from heat and add the other 4 ounces of white chocolate, stir to blend well.  Set aside.  Beat the eggs and sugar until pale and smooth.  Add white chocolate and butter mixture, vanilla and flour.  Beat just until smooth.  Add semisweet chips and stir by hand, being carefull not to over-mix.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack, cut into squares.

My own little "twist", I melted some of the excess white chocolate I had and drizled them over the top.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 30, 2011, 08:43:38 pm

Dayamn, those look tasty!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2011, 11:35:10 pm

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7/31/2010 I got that awful phonecall that told me I had lost one of my friends, one of the guys who "adopted me" as a little brother.

Rich, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you.

I miss our phone conversations, our laughs, our talks, our visits.

I will always remember that our last phone call together, we ended it with "I love you!"

Miss you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 31, 2011, 08:01:52 am

(((Chuck)))

We miss him too. x

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2011, 05:53:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone has been having a good weekend.  My weekend has been rather.....unusal.  There have been some great moments (the bbq last night) and low moments (today's anniversary) and some phone calls that have left me feeling confused and unsure of how to act on certain things in the future.  Nothing I can really share, but it's nothing major.

Many thanks for the posts here, PMs, and texts to my phone.  Nice to have support.

Tomorrow the madness at work starts again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2011, 08:50:56 pm

(((Chuck)))

I'm thinking of Richard today, and thinking of you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 01, 2011, 04:23:20 am

Hope the confusion gets worked out.

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2011, 08:05:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, back at Monday.

Ugh!     >:(

Took the car to the shop today, needed an oil change, and over the weekend some strange rattle started that was never being made before.  I want that taken care of before it gets bad.


Today's travel destination:

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and a city in a glorious natural setting, is the appropriate venue for Europe's largest and most important musical event.  The Salzburg Festival was July 30th-31st, and performances of operas, symphonies, and other works will continue through August.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm27/iam733_photos/AUSTRIA/Filzmoos_Salzburg_Austria.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 01, 2011, 07:32:59 pm

I've been to Salzburg!  One of the most beautiful towns anywhere.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 02, 2011, 12:11:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 28, 2011, 08:31:28 am

Today's travel destination:

Gota Canal, Gotaland, Sweden.


Cruises on the canal conecting Goteborg on the North Sea and STockholm on the Baltic glide through Sweden's scenic heartland, among the 100,000 lakes that comprise its lake district


(http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu197/DianeCA/fall09/jotakanal2.jpg)


How funny!  Our resident Swedes are in Canada, and my calendar says we need to be in Sweden!

That's very funny, Chuck!

I've been waiting to see a Swedish travel destination, and when it finally comes, most of us are in Canada!  :laugh:


Göta Kanal is very pretty, although I haven't seen it since I was a child. Cruises are supposed to be very beautiful there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 02, 2011, 04:09:48 am

I've been to Salzberg too...what was more exciting for me than the mozart connection was.. The sound of Music connection!!! I did the Sound of Music tour and got my phtos taken doing all the dance moves at all the different locations!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2011, 09:06:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Day off of work today!  ;D

Heading into NYC today for lunch, looking forward to a day of no work, and sleeping in felt soooooo good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2011, 09:18:23 am

Hiya everyone!

I started a thread regarding a new documentary that I think you'll like.

Check it out.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,49273.0.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 02, 2011, 11:05:42 am

Saw this posted on another forum and it made me think of Rich.  Hope some of our Georgia Brokies see this and can help:

Posting for a friend: FREE HORSES!!! 52 thoroughbred horses need homes. Will go to Sugarcreek this Sat. for slaughter.Gentleman died and his son wants nothing to do with them. Most broodmares are broke and some are in foal weanling, yearlings, 2 yrs and 3 yrs old most are gelded. Friend of the deceased is trying to find homes. 440-463-4288 Barnesville, Georgia. U can copy and paste this if you like.

ETA:  Now someone posted that it might be a hoax.  Hunh.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 02, 2011, 11:08:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 02, 2011, 09:18:23 am

Hiya everyone!

I started a thread regarding a new documentary that I think you'll like.

Check it out.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,49273.0.html

Arew you meeting brokies??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2011, 07:42:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  The weekend is nearing!

I was so busy yesterday that I didn't get a chance to come in and update my blog or post the travel destination!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Today's travel destination:

Vieux Lyons, France

The dazzling concentration of some of Europe's highest-rated restaurants in and around the beautifully restored historic center of Lyons have made it a magnet second only to Paris, the gastronomic capital of the continent


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Vieux-Lyon-011.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2011, 08:08:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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We've made it to Friday!  ;D

Anyone else have good plans for the weekend?  I don't, but that's ok!  quiet weekend at home will do me good!

Pizza luncheon at work today, so that's cool!

My windshield should be worked on as well by the time I get home, had to borrow dad's car to get to work, and then he's using mine for the day once the windshield is finished.



Today's travel destination:

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The fashionable families of wealthy merchants moved into the gabled townhosues along Amsterdam's many miles of canals beginning in the 17th century, and today tour boats cruise along beneath them, showing visitors this City of Canals the way it was meant to be seen.


(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/Aliatacat/Amsterdam_Netherlands.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 05, 2011, 10:05:53 am

Good morning, Chuck!

A boat cruise beneath those bridges might be neat...if no unidentified flying objects were encountered.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 05, 2011, 11:10:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 05, 2011, 08:08:39 am

Today's travel destination:

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc495/Aliatacat/Amsterdam_Netherlands.jpg)

Been there. Got offered every kind of drugs on the planet, hubby was offered prostitutes - what a welcoming city! ;) :laugh:
We didn't take the offers though, and neither a boat tour.

Been to Salzburg, which was up the other day, several times. Beautiful city.


We'll have a quiet weekend, too. After six heavenly weeks, it's back to school on Monday for the kids. Which means getting up before 6am for me. :P
Now I'm off to buy more school stuff and three new telephones. Lightning struck my house while I was in Alberta. Some electronics didn't survive that: printer, 3 telephones, internet connection box, maybe one of our additional computers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2011, 12:01:06 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 05, 2011, 11:10:21 am

Lightning struck my house while I was in Alberta. Some electronics didn't survive that: printer, 3 telephones, internet connection box, maybe one of our additional computers.

Oh, that's awful!  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 05, 2011, 02:39:16 pm

Oh no!

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 05, 2011, 11:10:21 am

Lightning struck my house while I was in Alberta. Some electronics didn't survive that: printer, 3 telephones, internet connection box, maybe one of our additional computers.

I've always fancied doing the Queens Day in Amsterdam. It's basically a big party - the Scottish New Years Eve I guess.

I've been to Amsterdam - but it was 9 years ago now. The last stop in my 5 week Euro trip in 2002. Lovely city and its not just all about hash and the redlight district!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 06, 2011, 12:52:28 pm

Sorry to hear about the lightning damage, Chrissi!  What a welcome home greeting.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 07, 2011, 09:58:53 am

Thanks guys.
It might be time for an insurance change. They told us that in this specific case (lightning/damaged electronics) their accountability is limited to a max of 250Euros by some side-sentence in the small print of the contract.
F them! We're waiting for the cost estimate, and if they stick to their 250 Euros, they'll lose us as customers.
Might turn out to be a good thing in the end. We missed to review and update our contract for too many years anyway. Better do sit on a small-ish loss now, and then get a better insurance, instead of noticing your insurance is a failure when it really counts.
Lesson learned. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2011, 10:26:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Chrissi!  I'm sorry to hear about what happened while you were away, and sorry to hear about the small-ish loss you have to deal with.  Hope that the search for new insurance goes quickly, and doesn't turn out to be expensive.

It rained most of the day on Saturday, and we had a car accident outside our house, involving three cars.  It looked pretty bad, but no one seemed to be hurt, which was good.  One of the vehicles involved was an SUV with a mom and her three kids inside, so I'm glad everyone was only shanken up, but not injured.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 07, 2011, 11:07:33 am

Grrr to that Chrissi.. and glad everyone is okay Chuck..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2011, 07:34:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, back at Monday!

My cube seems to be cleaner today than in recent days, I'm very happy with that.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster & Berks Counties, Pennsylvania, USA

The Old Order Amish communities of southeastern Pennsylvania live much as they have for centuries, dressing in unadorned clotheing, getting around by foot or in horsedrawn buggies, ad farming with horses instead of tractors.  Visitors flock to their slowly disappearing region for its ageless charm and to buy handsewn quilts and fresh farm food.

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg40/beetlegeusse/Pennsylvania/PA_Dutch_Country.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2011, 07:25:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!   ;D

I got a surprise message on FB yesterday.  The VP of the gay & lesbian bowling league feels "out of practice" and wants to get back into shape, and has asked me if I would like to meet him for a few games soon.

Now, before anyone jumps to any conclusions, he has a partner.  :laugh:  However, it will be easier to go to the mixer at least knowing one other person there.



Today's travel destination:

Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Bavaria, Germany


King Ludwig II of Barvaria completed this extravagant castle, intended to look like something from a medieval fairy tale, in the 19th century, long after other monarchs had given up on battlements and turrets.  For help creating it, "Mad King Ludwig" called upon a set designer rather than an architect. 

(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/TripAdvisor/Euro%20Romance/Romantic%20Road/newschwanstein-castle.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 09, 2011, 09:12:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2011, 07:25:53 am

[I got a surprise message on FB yesterday.  The VP of the gay & lesbian bowling league feels "out of practice" and wants to get back into shape, and has asked me if I would like to meet him for a few games soon.

Now, before anyone jumps to any conclusions, he has a partner.  :laugh:  However, it will be easier to go to the mixer at least knowing one other person there.

Great. Have fun! :)

Quote

Today's travel destination:

Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Bavaria, Germany


King Ludwig II of Barvaria completed this extravagant castle, intended to look like something from a medieval fairy tale, in the 19th century, long after other monarchs had given up on battlements and turrets.  For help creating it, "Mad King Ludwig" called upon a set designer rather than an architect. 

(http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/TripAdvisor/Euro%20Romance/Romantic%20Road/newschwanstein-castle.jpg)

You might guess it ....
Been there. :)
It's not a must-see IMO though. It's nice mostly from the outside. Inside, it was never finished, and there's not much to see.
And usually soooo many tourists, long waiting lines. (IMO again) it's not worth the wait.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 09, 2011, 10:24:04 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 09, 2011, 09:12:56 am

You might guess it ....
Been there. :)
It's not a must-see IMO though. It's nice mostly from the outside. Inside, it was never finished, and there's not much to see.
And usually soooo many tourists, long waiting lines. (IMO again) it's not worth the wait.

Can't you go to Disneyland and see the same castle?  ;D

Seriously, I think I remember reading somewhere that Sleeping Beauty's Castle was patterned on Neuschwanstein.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 09, 2011, 11:08:27 am

I loved my visit to Neuschwanstein.  It's an awesome building, and very interesting to opera lovers.  Ludwig was a patron of Richard Wagner, and there are lots of decorative details that recall the characters in his operas.  One of the bedrooms features a mural of Tristan and Isolde:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/NeuschwansteinTristanmural.jpg)

http://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/idea/sagas/sagen.htm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 09, 2011, 02:22:27 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 09, 2011, 10:24:04 am

Can't you go to Disneyland and see the same castle?  ;D

Seriously, I think I remember reading somewhere that Sleeping Beauty's Castle was patterned on Neuschwanstein.

Yes, I'm sure I've heard that too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 09, 2011, 02:58:24 pm

I have a framed 2 ft by 3ft picture of Neuschwanstein. It hung on my dining room wall in Australia.  Now it hangs in the hall in NZ. It has the lake and the snow covered mountains behind it. I love it.  However I have only visited once back in 1974 but I go to Bavaria as often as possible which is not often enough considering it is a 24 hour flight away.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2011, 08:19:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Hope that everyone is doing well!   Work seems to finally be slowing down a bit, and I'm starting to get a clean cube again!  Leaving work a little earlier than normal, I have an appointment at 5:00, so I must leave here promptly to get there on time.

I love that people are talking about the places I post, and their experiences there!

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 09, 2011, 09:12:56 am

You might guess it ....
Been there. :)

It's not a must-see IMO though. It's nice mostly from the outside. Inside, it was never finished, and there's not much to see.
And usually soooo many tourists, long waiting lines. (IMO again) it's not worth the wait.

Quote from: Meryl on August 09, 2011, 11:08:27 am

I loved my visit to Neuschwanstein.  It's an awesome building, and very interesting to opera lovers.  Ludwig was a patron of Richard Wagner, and there are lots of decorative details that recall the characters in his operas.  One of the bedrooms features a mural of Tristan and Isolde:

OHHH....sounds like a difference of opinion!  ;D   I does sound like a very interesting site, one way or the other.

Quote from: brian on August 09, 2011, 02:58:24 pm

I have a framed 2 ft by 3ft picture of Neuschwanstein.  It hung on my dining room wall in Australia.  Now it hangs in the hall in NZ. It has the lake and the snow covered mountains behind it.  I love it.   However I have only visited once back in 1974 but I go to Bavaria as often as possible which is not often enough considering it is a 24 hour flight away.  >:(

Isn't that always the way, Brian?  We find somewhere that we really like or "speaks" to us, and it's an ordeal to get there because of the distance.

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on August 09, 2011, 10:24:04 am

Can't you go to Disneyland and see the same castle?  ;D

Seriously, I think I remember reading somewhere that Sleeping Beauty's Castle was patterned on Neuschwanstein.

Quote from: Kelda on August 09, 2011, 02:22:27 pm

Yes, I'm sure I've heard that too.

Interesting!  I've never heard that before, so I went to Google.  Through them I found a quote on Wikipedia, not the most reliabe source, but here ya go!

Sleeping Beauty Castle is the fairy tale structure castle at the center of Disneyland Park and Hong Kong Disneyland. It is based on Neuschwanstein Castle,with some French inspirations (Notre Dame de Paris and the Hospices de Beaune especially).



Today's travel destination:

Donosita, Basque Country, Spain

The Basque country spans the area of the Pyrenees mountains still called Euskadi in the Basque language in both Spain & France.  Coastal beaches are a summertime draw, but the region is also home to a famous cuisine and to lively and interesting cities like Bilbao, with its Guggenheim Museum, and the great Belle Epoque resort of San Sebastian. 

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/karainey/Northern%20Spain%202000/n27418357_39313489_3519.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 10, 2011, 09:26:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2011, 08:19:43 am

Sleeping Beauty Castle is the fairy tale structure castle at the center of Disneyland Park and Hong Kong Disneyland. It is based on Neuschwanstein Castle,with some French inspirations (Notre Dame de Paris and the Hospices de Beaune especially).

I've been to the Hospices de Beaune, but didn't think of Disney; rather I was there for the annual wine tasting in the cellars!

(http://www.berenice.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/The-Hospices-de-Beaune-or-H%C3%B4tel-Dieu-de-Beaune-8.jpg)

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Travel/Pix/pictures/2008/10/10/barrells2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2011, 02:21:07 pm

Very cool pic, BBP!!!!  I love the roof of that building!  Very cool!    8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 10, 2011, 04:20:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2011, 08:19:43 am

Today's travel destination:

Donosita, Basque Country, Spain

The Basque country spans the area of the Pyrenees mountains still called Euskadi in the Basque language in both Spain & France.  Coastal beaches are a summertime draw, but the region is also home to a famous cuisine and to lively and interesting cities like Bilbao, with its Guggenheim Museum, and the great Belle Epoque resort of San Sebastian. 

(http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/karainey/Northern%20Spain%202000/n27418357_39313489_3519.jpg)

No doubt consisting of soup and beans, with no powdered milk or spuds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 10, 2011, 04:38:55 pm

Yeah, and don't try to pack any of them soup boxes when you leave!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2011, 07:53:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well today!   ;D

I'm feeling very positive today!  My work load is getting lighter, my bowling scores are up, my weight is going down!

 ;D

If all continues this way, August will be a great month, and will surely make up for the Hell that June & July had been.



Today's travel destination:

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ely, Minnesota.


More than 1,000 lakes, from 10 to 10,000 acres in size, are scattered across the million protected acres of the Boundary Waters and 1.2 million more acres on the other side fo the Canadian border in Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park.  Free of cars, largely free of motorboats and even of planes in the sky, this pristine region feels blissfully untouched by time. 

(http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz122/ajruberto/Burntside%20Lake%20-%20Ely%20Minnesota/IMG_0412.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 11, 2011, 09:11:43 am

Go Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2011, 09:46:50 am

(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png)

focusing back on my diet, and in the past few days, have lost 5 pounds.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2011, 08:14:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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*Does happy dance*

It's Friday, and pay day!  ;D

Got a message from the VP of the bowling league, he wants to meet me tonight at about 6:00 for some practice.  How cool is that?  I'll get some extra games in, and get to meet one of the VIPs of the league, which will help when I get to the "meet & greet" party in 11 days.

;D


Today's travel destination:

Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands, Greece.


From Hydra's barren mountains and lovely harbor, its people have always looked to the sea.  All motor traffic is banned, leaving donkeys and horsedrawn carriages the primary means of transportation, but the island's charm is well known, and its rustic tavernas are frequented by a stylish crowd. 


(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd130/yachtmaster-album/Greece/DSC03399.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 12, 2011, 08:20:38 am

Enjoy Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2011, 07:59:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, back at Monday!

;D


The weekend went well on this end.  I had my meet up with Mead, the gay/lesbian bowling league's Vice Pres., he's a nice guy and we had a few good games.  He said he'll look out for me, and find me a team where he felt I would best fit in.

Went out to lunch on Saturday, and then spurred on the local economy by spending $250.00 on a new external hard drive for the computer, and then 6 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shoes, and one pair of sneakers.

And before anyone starts on "shoe jokes", I threw out the old pairs, they were all over a year old, and the soles were complete worn out, with some holes in them.

Today's travel destination:

Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.


Built between 1294 & 1442 but with a 19th-century facade, cavernous Santa Croce is chockablock with 14th-century frescoes adn the tombs of famous Florentines, including Michaelango, Machiavelli, and Galieleo, as well as a memoria to Dante. 


(http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr14/aleclair05/Flroence2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 15, 2011, 04:16:52 pm

I've been there - back in 2002

Florence is a lovely place - I'd definitely go back there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2011, 07:31:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Brokies seem to be a well-traveled bunch!  ;D  Seems that most places I put on my calendar, someone here has been there.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Dun Aenjgus, Aran Islands, Galway, Ireland.

At Dun Aengus, an 11 -acre, 4,000-year-old megalithic cliff fort, visitors can relish a moody, windblown solitude.  In nearby pubs, they can hear the mummur of Irish Gaelic, still the everyday language ijn the Aran Islands. 


(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/llamamama86/Ireland/DF.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 16, 2011, 08:07:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2011, 07:31:23 am

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Dun Aenjgus, Aran Islands, Galway, Ireland.

At Dun Aengus, an 11 -acre, 4,000-year-old megalithic cliff fort, visitors can relish a moody, windblown solitude.  In nearby pubs, they can hear the mummur of Irish Gaelic, still the everyday language ijn the Aran Islands. 


(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/llamamama86/Ireland/DF.jpg)

Been there!

I got lost on my way back from the castle cause I made a "detour" from the path  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 16, 2011, 01:55:43 pm

I was there in June  :)
Met a couple from Seattle on the bus who joined me for dinner and have invited me to stay with them when I next get to the States.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2011, 05:00:14 pm

lmao!  Thanks Kelday, Monika, and Brian!  ;D

Brian, that's pretty cool that you have that invite!  Have you thought about using it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2011, 07:42:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Hope everyone is doing well!  ;D   Today after work I'm going to a friend's house for a bbq, and I'm bringing a small dessert.  I also told them about the diet, and that I'll have a hamburger without the bun.

:laugh:


Today's travel destination:

Hardangerfjord, Norway.

Oma Island brings its own pastoral beauty to Hardangerfjord, considered one of the loveliest of the countless fjords that create Norway's lacework coastline.  Hardanger - the Garden Fjord - stretches 113 miles inland, adn terraced fruit orchards cover its fertile banks. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2011, 07:29:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend draws nearer!  ;D

I slept ok last night, but woke up feeling tired.  I'm feeling more awake now, and since I'm at work, I guess that's a good thing.  LOL

The bbq yesterday was fun, considering it was only my friend Roseanne and I.  She used to work with me at the bank, and was let go with the downsizing, but we've stayed in touch.  She landed on her feet, and got another job, maybe a little better than what she had here.  ;D

We hung out for about 4 hours or so, just catching up and gossiping and such.  It was a good time!


Today's travel destination:

Edinburgh, Scotland.

Although tickets should be bought in advance for the principal performances of Edinburgh's August festivals of music, drama, dance, and alternative entertainment, the choices aer so abundant (and many of them free) that one can show up empty-handed and still be guaranteed a wonderful time. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 18, 2011, 09:02:12 am

I used to LIVE there!!

(See, you thought I was going to see I'd been there!  :P)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 18, 2011, 12:44:29 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 18, 2011, 09:02:12 am

I used to LIVE there!!

(See, you thought I was going to see I'd been there!  :P)

I met Kelda there!  8)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 18, 2011, 02:35:22 pm

Quote from: Meryl on August 18, 2011, 12:44:29 pm

I met Kelda there!  8)

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Hee!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2011, 08:13:21 am

Quote from: Kelda on August 18, 2011, 09:02:12 am

I used to LIVE there!!

(See, you thought I was going to see I'd been there!  :P)

Quote from: Meryl on August 18, 2011, 12:44:29 pm

I met Kelda there!  8)

Quote from: Kelda on August 18, 2011, 02:35:22 pm

Hee!!

 ;D

I keep waiting for a place to show up on the calendar where a Brokie Meet took place!  I keep hoping for Estes Park, Colorado, or one of the Wymoning Road Trip stops, or Alberta.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2011, 08:18:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday Friday Friday!

Yeaaaaaaaaaaah for the weekend, but booooooooo for the end of a slow week!   :laugh:   This week, two of the four people I work for were away, so I've been able to get caught up on soooooo much!  Next week they're back.  Oh well!  At least my cube is looking cleaner!

;D

I have three "guests" looking at my blog right now!  *sing*  I always feel like...somebody's watching me.....  :laugh:   Oh stop lurking, sign up, and join the conversations!  The water's fine! 

 ;D


Today's travel destination:

Isle Royale National Park,  Michigan, USA.

The vast waters of Lake Superior surround this largelyl wild, rugged, and roadless park, which occupies an entire 45-by-6 mile island with a surrounding archipelago of nearly 400 smaller islands and outcroppings. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2011, 09:05:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2011, 08:18:34 am

I have three "guests" looking at my blog right now!  *sing*  I always feel like...somebody's watching me.....  :laugh:   Oh stop lurking, sign up, and join the conversations!  The water's fine! 

They're probably, not real people, just whatever the bots are that collect stuff so your blog will show up if someone Googles something you talked about on it.

Unless, of course, they're aliens or psycho children.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2011, 12:36:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2011, 08:13:21 am

I keep waiting for a place to show up on the calendar where a Brokie Meet took place!  I keep hoping for Estes Park, Colorado, or one of the Wymoning Road Trip stops, or Alberta.

Why not Oxford? or Isle of Wight? or Bochum?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 19, 2011, 01:54:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2011, 08:13:21 am

;D

I keep waiting for a place to show up on the calendar where a Brokie Meet took place!  I keep hoping for Estes Park, Colorado, or one of the Wymoning Road Trip stops, or Alberta.

That will be cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2011, 08:51:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from hot and steamy NJ!  Ugh! 

Hope that everyone has had a good Saturday, and has a good Sunday.

I went shopping today, and got some alcohol for a birthday party I'm invited to next Saturday, two bottles of 360 Vodka, Double Chocolate flavor.  A few of the Brokies here have tasted this, and can vouch for how tasty it is.

LOL

I've also decided to "personalize" my bowling bag with some of the pins that I've gotten from Brokies or brokie gatherings.  LOL  I have a boot that was given to me by Mike (Fofol) and a pin of a bowling ball and bowling pin from Paul (SouthEndMD).  I have some Brokeback pins as well that should go on it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 21, 2011, 05:46:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2011, 08:51:26 pm

a pin of a bowling ball and bowling pin from Paul (SouthEndMD). 

Ask Paul who first spotted it in the shop and said, "this one is for Chuck!".   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2011, 07:26:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Monday is back.   Ugh!

It was soooo nice coming into a clean cube!  I'm very happy at the moment!

Also beginning to look forward to the Chicago Brokie Bash!   For those who don't know, it's the weekend of Nov. 11-13!  BayCityJohn has been posting about it on DCF, here, and on EnnisJack. 

Check it out!   I'm working on a "goodie bag" for everyone who comes!

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,49324.msg617698.html#msg617698

Today's travel destination:

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Antoni Gaudi, the eccentric architect and Spanish national hero, designed the playful Parc Guell, with these fanciful entrance stairs.  His more famous work, the Sagrada Familia Cathredal, which something like an enormous sandcastle, is one of Barcelona's most recognized landmarks. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on August 22, 2011, 11:14:01 am

Chuck wishes me to inform the populace that there has been an electrical fire at his work place and they have been evacuated. He is currently in a parking garage (I think he said) happily watching the multitudes of hunky firemen arrive on the scene with their hoses.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2011, 11:27:55 am

I am back inside my office building now.

 ::)

We evacuated our building about 20 mintues ago, there is a thick, nasty smell filling the building.  We thought it was an electrical fire.  Everyone went outside and we waited while hottie fire fighters showed up looking all sexy in their uniforms.

Turns out it's the air conditioning repairmen doing work on the roof of the building, causing the stink.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 22, 2011, 12:00:17 pm

Well, those air conditioning repairmen deserve a big thank-you for brightening up your Monday, Chuck!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2011, 01:56:51 pm

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on August 22, 2011, 11:14:01 am

Chuck wishes me to inform the populace that there has been an electrical fire at his work place and they have been evacuated. He is currently in a parking garage (I think he said) happily watching the multitudes of hunky firemen arrive on the scene with their hoses.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Nva_FLbXkbQ/TKElFKpjK7I/AAAAAAAAAqI/8sjHpfc15cE/s1600/hunky+fireman.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 22, 2011, 02:27:05 pm

Nothing wrong with a couple of hottie firemen now and then!!   :laugh:

Esp those of the shirtless variety...   8)   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on August 22, 2011, 06:49:42 pm

Quote from: Meryl on August 22, 2011, 12:00:17 pm

Well, those air conditioning repairmen deserve a big thank-you for brightening up your Monday, Chuck!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

I wish my monday was like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2011, 08:36:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, we've made it to Tuesday!

So far, so good at work, nice and slow, no disasters to report, that's always a plus.  Tonight is the "meet & greet" for the bowling league, I'm psyched about that.  I've spoke to both Mead and Ron (the guys I met before the league started) and they both told me to look for them tonight, and they'll get me placed on a good team.


Today's travel destination:

Bwindi Nationial Park, Uganda.

The best chance to see rare mountain gorillas in their last remaining habitat is in Bwindi National Park, where small numbers of visitors are premitted to track them with skilled local guides.  There is no guarantee of a sighting, but some family groups have been partially habituated to the human presence and may come in close to peacefully investigate their visitors. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 23, 2011, 01:48:36 pm

Enjoy the bowling social!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2011, 02:30:33 pm

Holy crap, we just had an earthquake!


 :D

This never happens in NJ.......We had a very mild one at the beginning of the year.  I was sitting in my cube working on some loan documents, and I felt the building shake.  I turned to one of my coworkers and said "Do you feel that?" and she said "What?" and then it got intense, and the blinds were shaking against the windows.

We pulled the fire alarm, and everyone got out of the buidling as quickly as we could.

We waited for the fire dept. to show up, and then had to wait for them to declare our building safe.  It's not on the ground totally, the first floor is on brick columns, so we had to wait for a brief assessment to ensure the building was ok to go into.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2011, 07:40:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Well, let's see.......Monday the fire department was here for the supposed electrical fire, Tuesday they were here for the earthquake....what can we call them for today?

 :laugh:

There were a few people who said that things happen in threes, so if you don't hear from me today for a while, assume it means that a meteorite crashed into our building.

 :laugh:

Feeling tired, was up late last night bowling, I talk about it on my "Striking Out" thread in my blog.  ;D


Today's travel destination:

Kashgar, Xinjiang, China

Every Sunday remote Kashgar hosts a mind-boggling market not unlike what Marco Polo must have witnessed in the days of the Silk Road.  Crowds estimated at more than 100,000 haggle over food, farm animals, dowry chests, fur hats, spices, daggers and carpets, much as they have for a thousand years. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2011, 09:55:42 am

Set fire to your lunch Chuckie.. go go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2011, 10:26:05 am

10:30 and I'm still here in the building.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2011, 12:47:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2011, 07:40:11 am

There were a few people who said that things happen in threes, so if you don't hear from me today for a while, assume it means that a meteorite crashed into our building.

 :laugh:

A meteorite won't do. You can't call them hunky firemen because of a meteorite. If there's a meteorite you have to call the astronomers, and they aren't at all as hunky as the firemen.  ::) ::)

You have to come up with something better....what about setting fire to your wastepaper basket?  ::) ::) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2011, 12:47:50 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 24, 2011, 09:55:42 am

Set fire to your lunch Chuckie.. go go!

Maybe even better!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2011, 04:02:04 pm

We were just evacuated from the building.

AGAIN!


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This time a faulty smoke alarm went off, and we all ended up in the parking lot, and the hottie firemen were back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2011, 04:11:02 pm

ROTFLMAO!!

I's almost hard to believe!!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2011, 04:12:50 pm

Chuck, calling the hunkies at this rate, I think it would be cheaper if your company had a punch-ticket.  ::) ::) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2011, 04:14:53 pm

Or a subscription?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 24, 2011, 05:09:51 pm

Go for a fourth day with the setting of fire lunch. and a fifth with a meteorite!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 24, 2011, 06:05:04 pm

Who was it said these things happen in threes?  We have proof!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2011, 08:00:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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*cautiously enters building, sits in cube, looks around nervously*

Ok, I'll try to peek in from time-to-time today and update you all to see if we are evacuated for a 4th time this week.

 ::) :laugh:

It's almost like a game......can we go 5 for 5?  Get the hottie fire fighters here each day of the work week?

Today's travel destination:

Chester, Cheshire, England

Chester has had many heydays and has something to show for all of them - a Roman wall topped by a 2-mile footpath, timbered "magpie" buildings from the Middle Ages, and the wrought-iron Eastgate clock tower from the 19th century. 


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2011, 09:26:07 am

We were just evacuated from the building.

AGAIN!


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We have no idea why, what caused the alarm, but we were out in the parking lot again.

My attempts to get pics of the hottie firemen backfired, but I do have pics of the firetrucks as proof that it happened again.








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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2011, 09:27:19 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 25, 2011, 10:06:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2011, 09:26:07 am

We were just evacuated from the building.

AGAIN!


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 ::) :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2011, 10:20:04 am

Ok, I think we have an answer on the evacuations!

LOL

On Monday we were evacuated due to the smell we thought was an electrical fire. 

On Tuesday we were evacuated due to the earthquake.

Building management believes that the earthquake damaged our fire alarm system, which has caused the "false alarms" on Wednesday and Thursday.  They've told us they can turn the system to "test" which would stop from calling the fire department, however, if there is a real fire, then that would be a problem.

We're not certain whether or not the problem has been solved or even worked on yet, so we're wondering if we'll really go '5 for 5' and have to evacuate tomorrow as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 25, 2011, 11:12:56 am

This is too funny!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on August 26, 2011, 01:20:26 am

Hey I have been to Chester a few time as I had relatives there, Its a beautiful city with all the old buildings.

What photoes of firemen? forget the photos did you get a phone number?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 26, 2011, 04:43:56 am

I've never been to Chester and Matt has... how weird!

I can't belive the fire department were out again!!  :laugh: :laugh:

And with a hurricane coming your way.. who knows..

How you all feeling about that Chuck, Meryl, John?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2011, 07:56:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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*cautiously enters building, sits in cube, looks around nervously*

So, can we go 5-for-5 today?   Bring on the hottie firemen!!!!!    :laugh:

Seriously, I have no idea if the issue with the alarms has been worked on, so we may end up evacuating again!   :laugh:  I'll keep you all posted!

Well, it's Friday, and pay day!  Hoooooray!  I also spent some time this morning clearing off the front porch, bringing in any furniture, plants and stuff like that, to make sure it's secure when Irene comes knocking.




Today's travel destination:

Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

A paddler's and hiker's paradise, Prince Albert national Park is a secluded world of forest-ringed lakes and abundant wildlife.  In its million acres of nearly roadless wilderness, the Great Plains meets the Great North Woods and ecosystems overlap, nuturing a wide variety of species.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2011, 08:22:36 am

Quote from: Meryl on August 25, 2011, 11:12:56 am

This is too funny!  :laugh:

Actually, I think a lot of my coworkers are getting very annoyed.  I think it's hysterical.  A few of them have been echoing what I've said, that it's Friday and we need to go '5-for-5' and have them back one more day.

Quote from: ZK on August 26, 2011, 01:20:26 am

Hey I have been to Chester a few time as I had relatives there, Its a beautiful city with all the old buildings.

Hey!  We hit a location on the calandar where the world traveler has been!  ;D 

Quote from: ZK on August 26, 2011, 01:20:26 am

What photoes of firemen? forget the photos did you get a phone number?

Well, considering that I didn't get close enough to speak to them, a phone number was really out of the question, now wasn't it?

Quote from: Kelda on August 26, 2011, 04:43:56 am

I've never been to Chester and Matt has... how weird!

I can't belive the fire department were out again!!  :laugh: :laugh:

And with a hurricane coming your way.. who knows..

How you all feeling about that Chuck, Meryl, John?

Hiya Kelda darlin'!

Yes, I think it's really funny with the fire department here for 4 days.......*looks at clock*  Well, it's about 8:15 now, and we haven't been evacuated yet!  :laugh:

As for Hurricane Irene.....not much we can do at the moment but prepare.   We have food and water stocked in the house, the cars are gassed up in case of emergency, we have a supply of batteries & candles ready, all cell phones are charged.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 26, 2011, 03:04:44 pm

Hey Chuck!

No hottie firemen yet?    >:(

Lousy Friday!   ::)


You could try smoking in the loo, see what happens...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2011, 06:29:26 pm

It's fantastic right now outside.......blue skies and a small breeze....it really is the calm before the storm.

We're all ready for Irene here.  All the furniture from the front & back porch is inside, the pantry is stocked with food & bottled water, batteries and candles are ready, the cars are full of gas, and the phones have all been charged.


Oh, and we made it through the work day with no evacuations!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 27, 2011, 10:39:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2011, 06:29:26 pm

It's fantastic right now outside.......blue skies and a small breeze....it really is the calm before the storm.

We're all ready for Irene here.  All the furniture from the front & back porch is inside, the pantry is stocked with food & bottled water, batteries and candles are ready, the cars are full of gas, and the phones have all been charged.


Oh, and we made it through the work day with no evacuations!  ;D

What a boring workday, with no evacuations. :laugh:

Fingers crossed for you and your family! Hope Irene will have mercy. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2011, 08:04:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are, back at Monday!

 ;D

I'm sure that by now you've all seen my Irene pics in the Weather thread, so there's no reason to double-post them here.  The commute this morning wasn't bad, and I got here in my usual travel time.  Parking lot is a little muddy, so I get the impression it was flooded here.  The building seems to have little to no water pressure, so I wasn't able to make coffee today for everyone.  My real concerns is whether or not the toilets will flush.



Today's travel destination:

Aeroskobing,  Aero, Denmark.

A protected heritage town of small shops and cobblestone streets, Aeroskobing is a favorite spotfor bicyclists, who can tour Aero and its big-sister island of Funen on 580 miles of marked bike paths through bucolic countrysides.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2011, 11:09:18 am

Guess what?  We evacuated our building again today!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

The alarms didn't go off, and the firemen didn't come back, but when we got to work the air was stuffy, and that's when we realized that we were working on a back-up generator instead of full power.  On top of that, the office building had no running water, which meant we couldn't use the sinks, get any water for coffee, and (most importantly) no toilets.

::)

So we all had to pack up and leave.  Those who have laptops can work from home.  I don't have that luxury, so I had to locate to another location.

On the plus side, the location I am at now is a branch, which means that everyone must be in "full business attire".  Well, in my office we do "business casual", so I'm not properly dressed.  This means the branch manager is working on the Banking Rep line, and I get to have her office to do my job.  I'm getting my own office for the first time ever.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 29, 2011, 11:17:36 am

Your building owner must be tearing his or her hair out!! Enjoy relaxing in your private office today, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 29, 2011, 12:02:23 pm

Enjoy!

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2011, 11:09:18 am

Guess what?  We evacuated our building again today!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

The alarms didn't go off, and the firemen didn't come back, but when we got to work the air was stuffy, and that's when we realized that we were working on a back-up generator instead of full power.  On top of that, the office building had no running water, which meant we couldn't use the sinks, get any water for coffee, and (most importantly) no toilets.

::)

So we all had to pack up and leave.  Those who have laptops can work from home.  I don't have that luxury, so I had to locate to another location.

On the plus side, the location I am at now is a branch, which means that everyone must be in "full business attire".  Well, in my office we do "business casual", so I'm not properly dressed.  This means the branch manager is working on the Banking Rep line, and I get to have her office to do my job.  I'm getting my own office for the first time ever.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 29, 2011, 01:32:56 pm

Geez, Chuck, you need to go in and ask for hazard pay!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 29, 2011, 01:39:41 pm

Quote from: Meryl on August 29, 2011, 01:32:56 pm

Geez, Chuck, you need to go in and ask for hazard pay!  ;)

hehe! I heard your building say it's gonna keep doing this until they give you a private office!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 29, 2011, 01:52:12 pm

I'm so sorry about the lack of hottie firemen in your life today, Chuck.....    >:(









 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2011, 08:00:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, I'm back in my usual cube.  I came into the building, and before I even signed on, I went to the men's room and flushed the toilets.  They are working, so we can stay here.

;D

Now, to get some work done!   :laugh:


Today's travel destination:

Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland.

One of the pleasures of Lugano, a city in the Italian-speaking canton fo Ticino, which borders Italy, is a walk along the shady promenade on Lake Lugano with a few of the mountains on the other side.

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/gladysong/Switzerland/S257Lugano_01.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 30, 2011, 08:50:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2011, 08:00:13 am

Well, I'm back in my usual cube.  I came into the building, and before I even signed on, I went to the men's room and flushed the toilets.  They are working, so we can stay here.

;D

Sounds like me last week when I boarded the Cardinal in Chicago for my return run to Philadelphia. After the experience of the non-working toilets on the Lake Shore Limited, before the Cardinal even pulled out of Chicago I flushed the toilet in my roomette to make sure it worked.  ;D

Good thing it's not like the old days, when train toilets just dumped out onto the tracks!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2011, 07:43:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Well, the weekend is within view, and I've already got plans!   I'll be going out dancing on Friday night with a few of the guys from the bowling league, which I'm psyched about.  I haven't been dancing in a while. 

Sunday I have lunch with a friend, and then a BBQ at another friend's house for dinner.

Of course, it's Labor Day weekend, so I'll have that Monday off to relax and regroup after the weekend.  LOL  And then on Tuesday, the League starts with its first official game.

I am also very happy to say that the film I've been "pimping" on the Brokie forums and my Facebook Page (Queens & Cowboys) reached its funding goal, and is currently past the $35,000.00 goal!  It is currently at $36,228.00!

Congrats to film maker Matt Livadary, and many thanks to any and all Brokies who helped support the project.

Today's travel destination:

Helsingor, Denmark.

There are a places in the world, like this castle, Kronbor Slot in Helsingor, Denmark, where you can't visit for long without imagining a character from one of Shakespeare's plays is about to tap you on the shoulder.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/woolio/Helsingor%20-%20Denmark/e0e1d61f.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 31, 2011, 11:10:44 am

I haven't been to too many of your destinations, Chuck, but I've been to Helsingör more times than I can count. Used to hang out there a lot when I was young. We took the ferry from Helsingborg in Sweden, about 20 min. It's a lovely little town. The castle is impressive, and of course that's where Hamlet lived!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2011, 02:46:17 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 01, 2011, 05:51:49 am

Will be spider bots probably.. maybe cos of your link to the project?

Great news that it made its target - it was a few thousand pound off earlier in the week when I sponsored it, and i wondered if it would make it. So the £35K allows it to be produced properly and then aired at cinemas? presumably he has all the footage already and just needs to get it in to a workable format.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2011, 08:06:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, how is everyone today?

Holiday weekend is coming in, and the "unofficial" end of summer!  ;D   Bring on the cooler temps, the fall colors, and all the Halloween and harvest decor!

;D

The weekend is shaping up to be a busy one.  I'm going out dancing on Friday, and have a lunch and a BBQ on Sunday.  Monday I hope to relax a bit!  LOL


Well well well.......look at this!

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2011, 08:13:21 am

I keep waiting for a place to show up on the calendar where a Brokie Meet took place!  I keep hoping for Estes Park, Colorado, or one of the Wymoning Road Trip stops, or Alberta.

Today's travel destination:

Yellowston National Park, Wyoming.

One of the largest of America's national parks, Yellowstone crosses volcanic plateaus and heavily forested peaks, containing 2.2 million acres of steaming hot springs, crystaline lakes, and thundering waterfalls.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/dsanchez01/DSC04513.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 01, 2011, 08:49:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 01, 2011, 08:06:36 am

Holiday weekend is coming in, and the "unofficial" end of summer!  ;D   Bring on the cooler temps, the fall colors, and all the Halloween and harvest decor!

Tell you what, I was thinking sort of along similar lines on my way in to work this morning. I was thinking that the coming of September has always meant the promise of fall to me, and fall is my favorite season. Early September weather can still be pretty dreadful in the Middle Atlantic region, and I try to avoid making any outdoor plans for the week preceding and the week following the fall equinox because the weather can be so unsettled, but by the end of the month, the weather should be turning fall-ish.

Of course, unfortunately, the days are also growing shorter. ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 01, 2011, 01:38:34 pm

Quote

I keep waiting for a place to show up on the calendar where a Brokie Meet took place!  I keep hoping for Estes Park, Colorado, or one of the Wymoning Road Trip stops, or Alberta.

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 01, 2011, 08:06:36 am

Well well well.......look at this!




Today's travel destination:

Yellowston National Park, Wyoming.

One of the largest of America's national parks, Yellowstone crosses volcanic plateaus and heavily forested peaks, containing 2.2 million acres of steaming hot springs, crystaline lakes, and thundering waterfalls.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/dsanchez01/DSC04513.jpg)

Yee-Haw!

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Love that a place of a Brokie gathering was on your calendar! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 01, 2011, 03:08:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 31, 2011, 02:46:17 pm

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 ::) :laugh:

I think it is not working properly. I am logged in but it is showing nobody watching.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2011, 07:55:21 am

Quote from: brian on September 01, 2011, 03:08:34 pm

I think it is not working properly. I am logged in but it is showing nobody watching.

Odd!  Well, your post was proof that you're here!  ;D   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2011, 08:00:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday is here!  ;D  It's not a payday, but it's the Friday of a holiday weekend!   I'm hoping they'll let us out early today, but if not, that's fine!  ;D

It should be slow at work today, so I'm hoping to get caught up on stuff that's been "sitting" around and waiting for me to file.

;D


Today's travel destination:

The French Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam.

The Opera House, part of the European side of Hanoi's architectural legacy, dates from teh ear when Hanoi was the capital of French Indochina.  The wide, tree-limbed boulevards of the French Quarter retain their elegance even as the city rapidly changes around them.

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/PSweetP/Hanoi/Operahouse.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 02, 2011, 09:13:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2011, 07:55:21 am

Odd!  Well, your post was proof that you're here!  ;D   :-*

Do you have more than one Bettermost page open at the same time? Sometimes if you do it records you as only in the page you were on first..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 02, 2011, 05:50:32 pm

Have a good weekend, Chuck and all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jstephens9 on September 03, 2011, 11:15:22 am

This reminded me of you so it can be your Labor Day song  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2011, 02:16:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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;D

I feel like I was soooo behind here!

This weekend has been a busy one! 

Friday morning I was up at 5am and had a workout, went to work, got home at 5pm, had dinner and a second workout, cleaned up and went out dancing, and didn't get home until 5am on Saturday morning!  I was up for a solid 24 hours.

Saturday was a bit of a sleep in, and then I had some chores and shopping to catch up on.

Sunday I had breakfast with friends, then lunch with a friend, and then dinner was a BBQ at a 3rd friend's house.

Today is a bank holiday (Labor Day) so I had the day off work, which is why I wasn't around here today.  Slept in to try and recover from the weekend, but I'm still tired.  LOL  Had lunch with my family, and now I'm catching up on stuff on the 'net.

Tomorrow the bowling league starts their competitions, so I'm excited.  I'm not even sure what team I'm on, but I'm feeling great about the league.  The people I met a few weeks ago are a lot of fun, and one of the guys invited out for the night of dancing last Friday.  I'm meeting a bunch of new people, I think this is going to be an exciting thing for me.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 05, 2011, 02:34:53 pm

Enjoy the league!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 05, 2011, 03:08:40 pm

Wow, you're starting out September with a bang, Chuck. Don't worry, you'll catch up on your sleep soon enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2011, 07:48:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing welll after the weekend!

I'm feeling really good today, it seems like a lot of positive stuff is going on at the moment.

;D

Today's Travel Destination:

Monemvassia, Peloponnese, Greece


Well-to-do Greeks have created vacation homes in many of the once-crumbling runins of this medieval town clinging to the side of an island-like rock.  But go in the off-season, when Monemvassia is almost deserted, adn you can feel that you have stone buildings and Byzantine churches almost to yourself.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/depositphotos_5233072-Monemvasia-Greece.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 06, 2011, 02:49:49 pm

Your such a snappy dresser.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2011, 02:18:04 pm

Really crazy day today,

I'll give a proper update (and travel destination) after work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 07, 2011, 05:18:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2011, 02:18:04 pm

Really crazy day today,

I'll give a proper update (and travel destination) after work!

Work crazy or gossip crazy!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2011, 08:00:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I forgot to set my alarm, and didn't wake up until 7:00am,  I'm usually only about 10 minutes away from work at that time!  I quick got up, dressed, and got on my way to work......by 7:15 I was about 10 minutes away from work, when traffic slowed to a crawl.  I wasn't surprised, I was on Route 78 in NJ, it can get very slow there. 

However, as I approached the ramp that connected 78 to Route 24, traffic came to a complete stop.  Apparently there was an accident.  I was about 7 cars away from the beginning of the ramp, and in the middle (of three) lane.  A truck with a flashing sign showed up that said "Ramp closed" with an arrow to continue on to Route 78.  However, people at the front of the hold up believed the ramp would open again shortly, so they waited, and held up traffic for 40 minutes.

Once the police showed up and forced people to go onto 78, traffic started to move again, but I had to go 5 miles up the road to the next exit and u-turn onto the opposite direction and use that highway to get to work.

In general, it takes about 20 minutes or so to get to work.  Today, I hit traffic at 7:15am, and got to my cubicle at work at 9:30am.

It was awful.  I truly hope that whatever happened on that ramp, that everyone survived.  My brother is on the police force, and he told me that when an accident area is closed to other traffic, it can mean the accident resulted in a fatality.

Work was crazy today, and I hadn't been online since last night.  Ugh! 



Today's Travel Destination:

Vence - Provence-Alpes-Cote D'azur,  France

Cognoscenti are attracted to the open-air market in Vence (regarded as one of the best in the region) and to the unpretentious, everyday feel of the city, which is tucked in the rolling backgountry beyond the coastal Riviera.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/emacwilliams/Mediterranean%20Cruise%202007/2b%20St%20Paul%20de%20Vence%20France/StPauldeVence33s.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 08, 2011, 12:48:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2011, 08:00:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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In general, it takes about 20 minutes or so to get to work.  Today, I hit traffic at 7:15am, and got to my cubicle at work at 9:30am.

It was awful.  I truly hope that whatever happened on that ramp, that everyone survived.  My brother is on the police force, and he told me that when an accident area is closed to other traffic, it can mean the accident resulted in a fatality.

Ugh. When I'm in a trafffic jam, I try to keep my patience by thinking that no matter how long it may take me to get through, everything is better than being the cause of the traffic jam.
Yes, closed road means something really bad happened. :-\

Quote

Today's Travel Destination:

Vence - Provence-Alpes-Cote D'azur,  France

Cognoscenti are attracted to the open-air market in Vence (regarded as one of the best in the region) and to the unpretentious, everyday feel of the city, which is tucked in the rolling backgountry beyond the coastal Riviera.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/emacwilliams/Mediterranean%20Cruise%202007/2b%20St%20Paul%20de%20Vence%20France/StPauldeVence33s.jpg)

I'm pretty sure I was there. The second vacation hubby and I ever went on was a roadtrip around southern France, especially the Cote D'Azur. And it looks familiar. But it's too long ago to say with certainty. That was ... lemmie think .... 1986, between 12th and 13th grade at school.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 08, 2011, 04:24:59 am

Wow thats some difference int ime.. and if there hadn;t been an accident in the road - how long ould it have taken you leaving at 7.15?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2011, 07:35:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Thankfully, today's commute went off without a hitch!  Got to work on time, but I'll still have to work an extra hour today to make up for the two hours yesterday.  Ugh!

Oh well, Friday and pay day are on the horizon!


Today's travel destination.

Stockholm Archipelago, Svealand, Sweden.

Youc an travel by ferry, vintage steamer, three-mast schooner, private sailboat, or yach through Sweden's archipelago, a latticework of some 24,000 islands and smooth glacier-polisjed outcroppings that dot a 150-mile stretch off its eastern coast.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/841b.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2011, 07:38:44 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 08, 2011, 12:48:44 am

Ugh. When I'm in a trafffic jam, I try to keep my patience by thinking that no matter how long it may take me to get through, everything is better than being the cause of the traffic jam.   Yes, closed road means something really bad happened. :-\

Truer words were never spoken!  I'd rather be stuck in traffic than looking at my mangled car.

Quote from: Kelda on September 08, 2011, 04:24:59 am

Wow thats some difference in time.. and if there hadn;t been an accident in the road - how long would it have taken you leaving at 7.15?

Let's see.....if I left at 7:15, I probably would've been to work no later than 7:45.  Instead I was there by 9:30.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 08, 2011, 12:58:00 pm

Strange as it may sound, I've never been to the Stockholm Archipelago.

I live in a different part of the country, and when I've visited Stockholm I haven't really had the chance to go there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 08, 2011, 03:41:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 08, 2011, 12:58:00 pm

Strange as it may sound, I've never been to the Stockholm Archipelago.

I live in a different part of the country, and when I've visited Stockholm I haven't really had the chance to go there.

You should make the effort. I think a summer holiday on one of the islands would be idyllic.

Back in 2008 I sailed from Riga to Stockholm and the early morning sailing through the archipelago was just stunning with clear blue skies, calm blue waters and another ferry peaking over the islands coming behind us as we weaved through the islands.  I spent several hours up on the top deck. Then 5 days later I sailed to Helsinki and again passed back through the islands. I had a day with Brokies in Stockholm and stayed with Jari in Helsinki.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 08, 2011, 04:07:39 pm

Quote from: brian on September 08, 2011, 03:41:28 pm

You should make the effort. I think a summer holiday on one of the islands would be idyllic.

Back in 2008 I sailed from Riga to Stockholm and the early morning sailing through the archipelago was just stunning with clear blue skies, calm blue waters and another ferry peaking over the islands coming behind us as we weaved through the islands.  I spent several hours up on the top deck. Then 5 days later I sailed to Helsinki and again passed back through the islands. I had a day with Brokies in Stockholm and stayed with Jari in Helsinki.

Oh yes, I know it would be a wonderful place for a holiday.
And of course, combined with brokie vistis even better!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2011, 08:38:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a great day, and has fun planned for the weekend!

Yesterday was a bit hectic with a loan closing that was scheduled....and it seemed that no matter what I did to fund it, road blocks kept getting placed in my way.

::)

The funding finally went through, and all is good with the world.  LOL

My weekend is shaping up to be a quiet one, which suits me just fine!


Today's travel destination.

Marietta, Ohio.

Riverbots reminiscent of the days of Mark Twain are in Marietta today for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, a celebration of the era when traffic on the Ohio made Marietta a boomtown.  The twon remembers sternwheelers all summer and into the fall at the Ohio River Museum, which keeps the 1918 W. P. Snyder Jr. moored outside.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/se09c.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2011, 07:42:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone had a good weekend and is ready for Monday and the new week.

Didn't do anything major on Saturday, and Sunday I went into NYC for dinner, meeting up with Meryl, Lynne, and John.  Pics will be posted later.

It was a sedate/somber meeting, we discussed 9/11, Jackie (Painted Shoes), Rich and other matters.  I think we needed it, to get it all out of our systems.


Today's Travel Destination:

Burgundy, France.

Burgundy's world-class vineyards produce not only renowned wine grapes, but, for the traveler, idyllic days of wine tasting and touring.  Colorful village markets offer fresh produce and delicious cheese to accompany the finest in red and white wines or the humble vin local. There is a palpable buzz in the air during September when the harvest season is in full swing.

(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/cdwadden/France%20trip%202010/DSCN0253.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 12, 2011, 10:02:15 am

It was great seeing you last night, Chuck, along with Lynne and John.  Brokies are the best.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2011, 07:44:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Made it through Monday!  ;D

It's nice and quiet here today, of course, I'm the only one here, so I'm sure it won't stay quiet for long!  But it would be nice if it did.

;D

Tonight is the next bowling leauge night!  ;D

Today's Travel Destination:

Essaouira, Morocco.

Within Essaouira's walled fortifications, designed by a French architect for Sultan Sidi Mohammed in the 18th century, narrow lanes teem with craft shops, artisans, and friendly cafés.  Outside of them is Morocco's best beach, a windy stretch famous these days as a mecca for surfing and windsurfing enthusiasts.

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj67/zohratof/Essaouira-3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2011, 07:53:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!  ;D

Last night's bowling session went well, but I'm going to have to get used to staying out late on a Tuesday, and waking up early on a Wednesday.  LOL  It's a little rough this morning!

However, everyone that I work for should be out most (if not all) of the day, so I should be able to get caught up on a bunch of stuff today!  ;D


Today's Travel Destination:

Mont Blanc, Italy & France.

Mont Blanc is the monarch of the mountains;
They crown'd him long ago
On a throne of rocks, in a robe of clouds
With a diadem of snow.

Lord Byron

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/pozziej/Tour%20Du%20Mont%20Blanc%202011/P1020342.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2011, 07:48:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hello everyone!!

It's two "dress up" days in a row here at work.  I usually just wear some nice pants and a polo shirt.  However, today our boss is taking me and my fellow "RA" (as well as our immediate supervisor) out for lunch as a thank you for all the hard work over the past few months.  So today I have dress pants and a button down on.

Tomorrow a (as my mom would say) "high mucky-muck" will be visiting here for breakfast, which means full on tie and jacket will be the proper attire.

Oh joy!   ::)


Today's Travel Destination:

Pamukkale, Turkey.

The white travertine tiers of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), joined together like huge waterlilies by cotton-candy waterfalls and gleaming white stalactites, have amazed and delighted visitors since the days of the ancient Romans.


(http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj405/BBJess13/20080609113604_pamukkale_travertenl.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 15, 2011, 08:55:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2011, 07:48:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hello everyone!!

It's two "dress up" days in a row here at work.  I usually just wear some nice pants and a polo shirt.  However, today our boss is taking me and my fellow "RA" (as well as our immediate supervisor) out for lunch as a thank you for all the hard work over the past few months.  So today I have dress pants and a button down on.

Tomorrow a (as my mom would say) "high mucky-muck" will be visiting here for breakfast, which means full on tie and jacket will be the proper attire.

Oh joy!   ::)


Today's Travel Destination:

Pamukkale, Turkey.

The white travertine tiers of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), joined together like huge waterlilies by cotton-candy waterfalls and gleaming white stalactites, have amazed and delighted visitors since the days of the ancient Romans.


(http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj405/BBJess13/20080609113604_pamukkale_travertenl.jpg)

Ive been to Pamukkale! Not for about 15 yrs mind you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2011, 07:45:31 am

Quote from: Kelda on September 15, 2011, 08:55:48 am

Ive been to Pamukkale! Not for about 15 yrs mind you.

Very cool!  Was it as pretty as the pics I've seen?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2011, 07:51:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!   ;D

Damn, talk about fast temperature changes!!!  At the beginning of the week I had my air conditioner on.  This morning I woke up and the heating was on!

:o


Today's Travel Destination:

The Rialto, Venice, Italy.

The Rialto, the heart of Venice, exudes romance, but historiocally it buzzed with commerce.  Stroll its lively canalside markets for a sense of the days when galleys unloaded spices, slaves, and ivory.  Although souvenirs like gondloier hats and carnival masks have muscled in amid the produce and exotic seafood, the view from the white-marble bridge can still appear unchanged.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 16, 2011, 08:38:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2011, 07:45:31 am

Very cool!  Was it as pretty as the pics I've seen?

It was yes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 16, 2011, 10:34:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2011, 07:51:22 am

The Rialto, Venice, Italy.

The Rialto, the heart of Venice, exudes romance, but historiocally it buzzed with commerce.  Stroll its lively canalside markets for a sense of the days when galleys unloaded spices, slaves, and ivory.  Although souvenirs like gondloier hats and carnival masks have muscled in amid the produce and exotic seafood, the view from the white-marble bridge can still appear unchanged.

(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y326/susangel/Venicebridge.jpg)

Been there!  One of my favorite places in the world.  My only regret in not marrying is I missed honeymooning in Venice.  ;)

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 16, 2011, 10:38:24 am

Meryl, you could pull a Sue Sylvester and marry yourself and go there. I went there on 9-9-99, with my mother.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 16, 2011, 11:44:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2011, 07:48:09 am

Today's Travel Destination:

Pamukkale, Turkey.

The white travertine tiers of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), joined together like huge waterlilies by cotton-candy waterfalls and gleaming white stalactites, have amazed and delighted visitors since the days of the ancient Romans.


(http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj405/BBJess13/20080609113604_pamukkale_travertenl.jpg)

Been there, too! :)
Same as Kelda, it was long ago. It is truly beautiful. But the thing that is most prominent in my mind when thinking of Pamukkale, is that my BF (hubby now) fell ill on me when we were there. Laid in his sleeping bag, in the tent, shivering with fever in Turkey's summer heat for two days. Was kinda scary. He couldn't get up, and I couldn't drive the motorbike. I hitchhiked to the next town/village at one point and went into a Pharmacy, to be met by a clerk who didn't speak a single word English or German.
But the clerk was so friendly and helpful. Beckoned me to wait, and came back half an hour later with a doctor who had studied in Great Britain. The doctor talked to me in the pharmacy as if I were an old neighbour, then told the pharmacist to give me some pills, and didn't take anything from me but a thank you. I remember that I paid only some cents for the pills. No idea what they were, but the next morning the fever had broken, and a day later we could move on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on September 16, 2011, 12:28:18 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 16, 2011, 10:34:20 am

Been there!  One of my favorite places in the world.  My only regret in not marrying is I missed honeymooning in Venice.  ;)

Been there, too! But mostly I remember sitting on the stairs to the train station, eating cheese (don´t ask)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 16, 2011, 02:59:42 pm

I was there in January 1976. Thinking of another visit but from what I read it is far too touristy now >:(
No honeymoon   :D but I did meet a beautiful guy who I first saw in the square in Florence and we toured Venice together. He was a medical student from Perth, Australia (but I was only 32 then). However, as far as I know he was straight, and I have never heard from him since. I climbed Vesuvius (we missed the bus) a few days  earlier with another gorgeous guy, this time from Melbourne. It took about 8 hours. Oh to be young again.
By the way, in mid Winter most tourists in Italy were from the Southern hemisphere spending our long summer vacation. I would not advise anyone else going there at that time. By the time the afternoon siesta was over it was cold and dark.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2011, 03:20:03 pm

Quote from: brian on September 16, 2011, 02:59:42 pm

I was there in January 1976. Thinking of another visit but from what I read it is far too touristy now >:(
No honeymoon   :D but I did meet a beautiful guy who I first saw in the square in Florence and we toured Venice together. He was a medical student from Perth, Australia (but I was only 32 then). However, as far as I know he was straight, and I have never heard from him since. I climbed Vesuvius (we missed the bus) a few days  earlier with another gorgeous guy, this time from Melbourne. It took about 8 hours. Oh to be young again.
By the way, in mid Winter most tourists in Italy were from the Southern hemisphere spending our long summer vacation. I would not advise anyone else going there at that time. By the time the afternoon siesta was over it was cold and dark.

I don't know, Brian. With all those gorgeous guys you met at that time of year? Sounds pretty good to me!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 17, 2011, 07:06:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 16, 2011, 07:51:22 am

Today's Travel Destination:

The Rialto, Venice, Italy.

The Rialto, the heart of Venice, exudes romance, but historiocally it buzzed with commerce.  Stroll its lively canalside markets for a sense of the days when galleys unloaded spices, slaves, and ivory.  Although souvenirs like gondloier hats and carnival masks have muscled in amid the produce and exotic seafood, the view from the white-marble bridge can still appear unchanged.


(http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y326/susangel/Venicebridge.jpg)

Two in a row! - been there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 17, 2011, 12:06:00 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 17, 2011, 07:06:14 am

Two in a row! - been there!

I'm sorry you've been quarrelling with Callum.....   ::) 8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2011, 12:41:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hoping that everyone is well today!   ;D

I slept in, had a light breakfast and lunch, and then did some shopping.  I needed to get some frames for items I won on ebay.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 17, 2011, 01:03:49 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 17, 2011, 12:06:00 pm

I'm sorry you've been quarrelling with Callum.....   ::) 8) ;D

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2011, 08:17:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, back at Monday!

 >:(

I feel like I just left this place.....and I actually did.  Ugh!   I came into the office on my day off (Sunday) to get caught up on stuff that has been needing my attention.  Of course, I won't get paid for it, but at this point, I'm ok with that.  I'm just glad that my head is above water again.

Truth be told, it was cool to be here yesterday.  I was the only one in the building, it was nice and quiet.  With no one to bother me, I was here for 3 1/2 hours, but got more done then than I usually do.

;D

Today's Travel Destination:

Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales.

A pleasure ground for all seasons, Bodnant Garden covers nearly 100 acres arranged in formal Italian-style terraces leading down to a wild garden full of colorful flowers, exotic shrubs, magnificant trees, and rock ensambles.

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o250/borealis_album/UK%202009/DSC9358.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2011, 07:40:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Tuesday!  It's bowling night!  ;D

Well, things went well yesterday.....work was work....lol   but I did manage to stay on top of everything  ;D

Today's Travel Destination:

Drayton Hall, Charleston, South Carolina.

Drayton Hall, one of the plantation mansions outside Charleston along the Ashley River, is a fine example of eorgian-Palladian architecture and the United States oldest plantation house museum open to the public.  Inside, it remains much as it was when it was built in 174, never updated with electricty or running water.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/eleventhmi/Charleston%202010/100_1660.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2011, 08:32:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Wednesday!  Happy Hump day!

although for me, it's "grump day".

Bowling is usually over between 10:30-11:00.  One of my friends needed a ride, so I took him with me.  My team was done bowling by 10:45, and I was about to leave when I remembered I had to take Ron home as well.

Well, apparently there were delays with his team, and damn it, they didn't finish until midnight.  Ugh!  By the time I got Ron home and got myself to bed, it was 12:30am and I was up by 5:30am.

I'm not amused, and people better stay out of my way today!


Today's Travel Destination:

Saas-Fee, Valais, Switzerland.

Thirteen peaks more than 13,000 fee high tower ovr the small alpine village of Sass-Fee, creating stunning scenery, high-terrain hiking, and even summer skiing.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2831158279_5b6091cc5b.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 21, 2011, 09:14:18 am

Yuck... thats a long time to wait when you have work in the morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 21, 2011, 10:23:45 am

*sneaks in, looks around*

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I'm not amused, and people better stay out of my way today!

*runs* And fast!

 ;) ;D
Here's to a better day in the afternoon: :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2011, 07:53:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weekend is closing in!

;D

What's new and exciting?

I got better sleep last night, thank God, and I'm feeling more awake today, so that's a major plus.  Had a silent phonecall from a Brokie today.  I was on my way to work, and I heard "The Wings" coming from the back seat where my Blackberry was.  I got to work and saw Sue (MaineGirl) called me.

I listened to the voicemail, but it was dead air.  She butt-called me!   :laugh:

For those who don't know the term "butt-called" it came about when people would put their cells in their back pockets, and would sit on them, hitting certian buttons which would result in a phone call to someone, and that someone would only heard dead air, because the phone was in a back pocket, and it became known as the "butt-call".

 :laugh:

I'm on a mission to find the new "M&Ms".  LOL

Supposedly, they are a special variety that will only be sold at Wal Marts.  They are white chocolate (which I love) and the shells are white, orange, or yellow, the colors of "candy corn" and will only be sold for the Halloween season, maybe the Thanksgiving season as well.




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Today's Travel Destination:

Clifden, Connemara, Galway, Ireland.

The tidy, picturesque town of Clifden, with Victorian houses adn a few of Clew Bay, serves as the "capital" of Conemara, a ruggedly poetic corner of Galway that is mostly wild, and uninhabited, with peat bogs and rocky coasts.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/22/33458658_cc01b7c1b4_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 22, 2011, 08:55:59 am

Morning, Chuck!

I was in Connemara about 30 years ago.  It's famous for its green marble, frequently used in making jewelry and souvenirs.  

(http://connemara.galway-ireland.ie/images/connemara-marble.jpg)(http://www.irishinspiration.com/acatalog/CMBrchsmd.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 22, 2011, 10:40:41 am

Chuck, it is 10:40 am and you have three guests viewing your blog.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 22, 2011, 11:27:03 am

Quote from: southendmd on September 22, 2011, 08:55:59 am

Morning, Chuck!

I was in Connemara about 30 years ago.  It's famous for its green marble, frequently used in making jewelry and souvenirs.  

(http://connemara.galway-ireland.ie/images/connemara-marble.jpg)(http://www.irishinspiration.com/acatalog/CMBrchsmd.jpg)

I was in Connemara 16 years ago. To me, it's famous for its ponies. :laugh:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Connemara_pony.jpg/220px-Connemara_pony.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 22, 2011, 11:43:03 am

I once sang an opera in which my character came from Connemara (Riders to the Sea by Ralph Vaughn-Williams).  So I've been there in spirit.  :)  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on September 22, 2011, 03:21:36 pm

In Cannamore county you have Irelands famous Cliffs of Moher.

(http://burrencottages.com/bc/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CliffsSunset.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 22, 2011, 04:03:42 pm

Quote from: sophytofu on September 22, 2011, 03:21:36 pm

In Cannamore county you have Irelands famous Cliffs of Moher.

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Been there! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on September 22, 2011, 04:26:23 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 22, 2011, 04:03:42 pm

Been there! :)

me tooo

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2011, 07:53:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday, it's payday.....time to do the Happy Dance!



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The weekend's weather is supposed to be crappy here.  We'll see what really happens.  I am going to a bbq on Saturday, so I hope that the rains hold off, at least, if it won't be sunny.

I've been asked to make more White Chocolate Brownies, so I'll be baking Saturday during the day.

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Today's Travel Destination:

Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico.

Arrive at this most famous of Mexico's Mayan sites today for the Autumnal Equinox, and marvel at Mayan Engineering.  On this day and at the Spring Equinox, the play of later afternoon light and shadow creaing a moving serpent, symbolizing the serpent diety Kulkulcan, that slithers down the temples steps and disappeards into the ground.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/4194577446_f76cb59892_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2011, 07:40:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  ;D

Friday night I did some shopping, Saturday I baked for the bbq, and then went to the bbq and had a great time.  However, I drank a little too much for me.  I don't mean I was drunk, I don't do that any more, unless I'm in a location where I'm not leaving.  However, for some reason, alcohol affects my sleep patterns, so what I did have threw my body off, and I couldn't sleep Saturday night, and I was tired all day Sunday.  I tried to nap but it didn't work.

Slept well last night, however, and I'm alert for work!



Today's Travel Destination:

Land's End, Cornwall, England.

Often called the "toe" of England, this southernmost and westermost pont has a distinctive flavor and craggy coastal beauty.  The official name of the promontory tip is Penwith, but the ancient Cornish called it Pen von Laz, meaning  "end of the earth," and the name endures.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww63/cdickson/Cornwall%20Holiday/StIvesLandsEnd083.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2011, 02:20:08 pm

Been there! (almost...)

We were biking, and it was windy and pouring down,
and we gave up and turned back to look for a b & b before we actually got to Lands End!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 26, 2011, 02:28:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 26, 2011, 07:40:08 am

Slept well last night, however, and I'm alert for work!

 :) Good.

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Today's Travel Destination:

Land's End, Cornwall, England.

Often called the "toe" of England, this southernmost and westermost pont has a distinctive flavor and craggy coastal beauty.  The official name of the promontory tip is Penwith, but the ancient Cornish called it Pen von Laz, meaning  "end of the earth," and the name endures.

(http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww63/cdickson/Cornwall%20Holiday/StIvesLandsEnd083.jpg)

Me too! :)
Been to Land's End and to John o'Groats, which is the Northern end of Great Britain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2011, 07:55:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's bowling night!  ;D

Happy happy happy!  ;D


Today's Travel Destination:

Mount Desert Island.

Mount Desert Island, a place of craggy grandeur, is covered with fir and spruce forests, and dotted with many lakes.  It is the largest island off the coast of Maine, and is preserved for the public as part of the Acadia National Park.

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll308/Again_Duh/Mount%20Desert%20Island/452.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 27, 2011, 08:29:13 am

Been there many times!  It's pronounced like 'dessert' with the accent on the second syllable.  It's not a desert at all, but very forested.  The island is home to Bar Harbor (pronounced 'Bah Hahbah'), famous for its lobster ice cream.  

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WM3kCGmzPRE/SV7iWWhqm9I/AAAAAAAAAG8/z04jm0ykLZA/s400/BarHarbor-LobsterIceCream.jpg)

(http://images.travelpod.com/tripwow/photos/ta-009f-5580-90da/lobster-ice-cream-bar-harbor-united-states+1152_12832104430-tpfil02aw-9333.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 27, 2011, 08:48:24 am

Lobster icecream??? Ewwwww!!!

And Chuck - fingers crossed you aren;t so late home from bowling tonight!

K
x

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 27, 2011, 01:18:23 pm

LOL at the ice creams!

Lobster?!?  Moose droppings??!!??  ::) :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 27, 2011, 01:32:07 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 27, 2011, 08:29:13 am

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WM3kCGmzPRE/SV7iWWhqm9I/AAAAAAAAAG8/z04jm0ykLZA/s400/BarHarbor-LobsterIceCream.jpg)

This image made me think of the man in the lobster suit you used to see on Commercial Street in Provincetown.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2011, 07:57:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

Well, I got home a little earlier than usual, but not by much!  ::)

Last night our team bowled against the team with the league treasurer on it, so we were constantly interupted by people bringing their weekly fees over to them.   Ugh!

All in all, it's worth it, I'm having a lot of fun. ;D

That being said, I was not amused by the fact this morning that my brother let Blaze up to my bedroom door about 30 minutes before the alarm went off, so he could wake me up.

Today's Travel Destination:

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada & New York State, USA.

A classic way to view Niagara Falls is from aboard the Maid of the Mist, a sturdy boat that takes passengers safely right inhto the baelstrom at the base.  The Maid - actually a series of boats of the same name over the decades - has been operating since 1846.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/Bermio1/Canada/DSC00189.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 28, 2011, 03:46:07 pm

Gee, Chuck, you're having bad luck in the sleep department when it comes to bowling night.  :P

Of course I've been to Niagara Falls, several times, in fact.  It's great fun!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2011, 07:32:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How are you all today?


Ok, I have to tell you about something that happened yesterday, but to have it make sense, I have to go back a few days.

 :laugh:

On Monday, we got a request from another bank.  Apparently a former client of ours was going to this new bank, and when a search was done, it revealed their past with us, and that we held liens on property as collateral.  They contacted us to ensure that we had released our liens.  I contacted the documentations area and they started to work on this for me, however, it could take a few days.

Yesterday my immediate supervisor's phone rang.  She's in the cube next to me, and I could hear the conversation, it was polite, and I heard the click of the phone, and she calls out to me......"Oh Chucky, you just got thrown under the bus!"

Apparently, it was a rep from the other bank, who I'll call "Ms. X".  She was calling to find out the status on our search, and it was someone who used to work with me.  When my supervisor mentioned I was working on this, "Ms. X" hemmed and hawed and finally said that "having worked with Chuck, I'm not satisfied with his style, can you ensure that he follows up on this?"

 >:(

Not everyone has to like me, but you don't have to tell that to my supervisor.   ::)

Needless to say, I got done what needed to be done, and gave that information to my supervisor.  She in turn gave it to "Ms. X" who sent a reply email back saying "Thank you for your work on this."  My supervisor replied, and copied me on the reply, saying "Thank you, Chuck, for getting this done so quickly."

I read the email, thanked my Supervisor for defending me, and then it hit me......

I now have "Ms. X's" email.   >:D >:D >:D

I said out loudly:

"Oh, reply all.......(types jibberish loudly on keyboard)  Dear Ms. X, perhaps next time you should keep your unwanted opinions to yourself, you dumb bitch.  And by the way, have you changed your hair style since we worked together?  It was tired then, and it's more than tired now."

My supervisor yells out:  "Chucky, don't you even THINK of hitting send!"

:laugh:



Today's Travel Destination:

Verona, Italy.

A bronze statue of a young Juliet decorates the courtyard of a medieval palazzo (complete with balcony) that Verona has designated as the Capulet family residence and opened to an eagar public.  Her right breast shines from the hands of countless visitors who have rubbed it to make a wish for true love.

(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac211/bestofitaly/MyTriptoItaly2009141.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 29, 2011, 05:55:59 pm

Brilliant Chucky!!

I've been to Verona.. I didn't touch the boob though!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 29, 2011, 09:24:30 pm

Quote from: Kelda on September 29, 2011, 05:55:59 pm

I've been to Verona.. I didn't touch the boob though!

People feel up Juliet's boob?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 30, 2011, 04:31:26 am

Yup!

 ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2011, 07:32:34 am

A bronze statue of a young Juliet decorates the courtyard of a medieval palazzo (complete with balcony) that Verona has designated as the Capulet family residence and opened to an eagar public.  Her right breast shines from the hands of countless visitors who have rubbed it to make a wish for true love.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2011, 07:36:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

*doing the happy dance*

Hope that everyone is well today!!!

Today's Travel Destination:

Telluride, Colorado.

Most people know Telluride for its skiing, but in warmer weather thetwon and the nearby terrain offer stellar possibilities for hiking and summertime cultural festivals.  A free 12-minute gondola ride, called "the most beautiful commute in America," connects the two with the Mountain Village, full of luxary condos, shops, & restuarants.

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/ilikepargo/TRide1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2011, 08:54:19 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 29, 2011, 09:24:30 pm

People feel up Juliet's boob?  :o

Quote from: Kelda on September 30, 2011, 04:31:26 am

Yup!

 ;D

How rude!  :o

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2011, 09:56:00 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 30, 2011, 08:54:19 am

How rude!  :o

 ;D

Actutally my buddy Jimmy (gnash on dcf) wanted to know if there's a statue of Romeo to rub as well.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 30, 2011, 10:01:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2011, 09:56:00 am

Actutally my buddy Jimmy (gnash on dcf) wanted to know if there's a statue of Romeo to rub as well.

 :laugh:

I wonder what part of Romeo Jimmy wanted to rub....   ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2011, 10:39:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2011, 09:56:00 am

Actutally my buddy Jimmy (gnash on dcf) wanted to know if there's a statue of Romeo to rub as well.

 :laugh:

He might want to consider buying a repro of Michaelangelo's David. I believe they are even available life size. Lots to rub there. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 30, 2011, 02:29:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 30, 2011, 10:39:05 am

He might want to consider buying a repro of Michaelangelo's David. I believe they are even available life size. Lots to rub there. ...  8)

Many years ago I had a friend (gay) visit Italy and he was excited to bring me back a statue of David. I was amazed when I opened the box and found it was just the head.  ;D.  However it is still in my lounge room.
I later bought a much inferior quality full statue for my garden but it only came up to my waist. I had to leave it behind, wonder if the new owners kept it. I did have to repair it at the neck once after it fell over and he was beheaded. I have seen friends who were visiting getting down very low to study it  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2011, 02:43:53 pm

Quote from: brian on September 30, 2011, 02:29:06 pm

Many years ago I had a friend (gay) visit Italy and he was excited to bring me back a statue of David. I was amazed when I opened the box and found it was just the head.  ;D.  However it is still in my lounge room.
I later bought a much inferior quality full statue for my garden but it only came up to my waist. I had to leave it behind, wonder if the new owners kept it. I did have to repair it at the neck once after it fell over and he was beheaded. I have seen friends who were visiting getting down very low to study it  :D

Friends who visited Italy once brought me back a postcard that was just a photo of David's "little David."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 01, 2011, 10:35:45 am

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on September 29, 2011, 09:24:30 pm

People feel up Juliet's boob?  :o

That made me think of Botero's "Adam" who graces the atrium of the new Time Warner building on Columbus Circle:

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 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 01, 2011, 10:41:11 am

LOL Meryl!!   :laugh:

I guess that would satisfy Jimmy a great deal!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 01, 2011, 02:33:06 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on October 01, 2011, 02:43:28 pm

Quote from: Meryl on October 01, 2011, 10:35:45 am

That made me think of Botero's "Adam" who graces the atrium of the new Time Warner building on Columbus Circle:

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Catchall/BoteroAdam.jpg)

 ;D

it seems to me... without the condom... it is actually worse.... Any thoughts on that??


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2011, 07:36:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Welcome to the weekend!  Hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D


I've had a light lunch, light dinner, got some exercise in, and went shopping.  I got my Halloween costume, and decorations for the outside of the house.  ;D  I'm thinking I'll get the house ready tonight before I go to bed.

I also had some "candy success" today.  About two weeks ago a few of us at work were discussing the M&Ms we have for everyone, and I said:  "ya know, we've had milk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanut butter, peanut, almond, pretzel & coconut M&Ms....when are they gonna make white chocolate M&Ms?"

Well, a week later I found an ad for a "limited time" M&Ms.  Candy shells in the colors of candy corn, white chocolate inside.  Only available through Halloween, maybe Thanksgiving.  Only available at Wal Mart.

I found them today at Walmart, and will have them out for everyone at work on Monday.

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They are not candy corn flavored.....just the colors of candy corn....white chocolate inside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 02, 2011, 07:55:27 am

Those M&M's look yummy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2011, 12:09:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!   ;D


Decorated the front of the house for Halloween yesterday!  Took some pics to share.

;D



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2011, 12:12:15 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/Halloween2011006.jpg)

The two Jack 'o Lanterns light up with an orange light inside.  I generally like orange pumpkins, but at night, these black ones are harder to seee, so you almost only see the bright orange glowing faces.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2011, 12:14:18 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/Halloween2011007.jpg)

closer shot of one of the two ghosts.....one on each column on either side of the porch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 02, 2011, 12:15:50 pm

So Halloween Decorations are up for a month before the big day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 02, 2011, 12:56:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2011, 12:12:15 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/Halloween2011006.jpg)

The two Jack 'o Lanterns light up with an orange light inside.  I generally like orange pumpkins, but at night, these black ones are harder to seee, so you almost only see the bright orange glowing faces.

Chuck, congrats on the diet success!  But I think you can stop now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 02, 2011, 01:55:07 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on October 02, 2011, 04:18:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2011, 12:12:15 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/family%20pics/Halloween2011006.jpg)

The two Jack 'o Lanterns light up with an orange light inside.  I generally like orange pumpkins, but at night, these black ones are harder to seee, so you almost only see the bright orange glowing faces.

Does halloween allready start?! I thought it began during the end of October.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 03, 2011, 05:00:06 am

Great job, Chuckie! :)

Quote from: Meryl on October 02, 2011, 12:56:03 pm

Chuck, congrats on the diet success!  But I think you can stop now.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2011, 08:06:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!

;D

I'm glad you all liked the Halloween decorations!  As for the diet.....I should be that skinny!  :laugh:

Sophia, yes, Halloween is on 10/31, but here in America, people start decorating and preparing early on.  In fact, one of the cable tv networks here starts a series called "The 31 Days of Halloween" where they'll premier scary shows and horror movies every day until Halloween.


Today's travel destination:

Marvao, Alentjo, Portugal.

One of Portugal's most charming castle towns, with a population of just 300, hilltop Marvao is intimate enough for a visitor to quickly absorb its strong medieval character and small-town quaintness.


(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/snovosel/Portugal/pt_marvao_top.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2011, 08:39:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2011, 12:12:15 pm

The two Jack 'o Lanterns light up with an orange light inside.  I generally like orange pumpkins, but at night, these black ones are harder to seee, so you almost only see the bright orange glowing faces.

My dad had a clever idea for decorating for this year. He has a row of solar-powered lights along the edge of his front porch. He bought a few inexpensive plastic jack-o-lanterns at K-mart. Then he cut holes in the bottoms of the jack-o-lanterns so he could push the mounting posts for the solar lights through the jack-o-lanterns so that the solar lights are inside the plastic pumpkins. So he now has a row of solar-powered jack-o-lanterns along the edge of his front porch.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2011, 07:52:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Slept well last night, and I'm feeling energized!  Let's see how well that translates for bowling this evening.  lol

This weekend coming up will be a three day weekend!  ;D  That also means short work week next week.

Oh, and I found out one of the people I report to is leaving on vacation for Italy next Thursday, so that will lighten my workload for a week!

;D

Today's travel destination:

Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

Visit Churchill, the polar bear capital of the world, in October.  Not only is it prime time for the polar bears to gather in this area of long established denning sites, but late-fall skies are also frequently pulsing with the northern lights.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2011, 07:30:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone on this Hump Day?

Bowling went well last night, and I decided to skip the exercise routine this morning since I got home late again.  I let myself sleep in to 6:15, quick shower, and then right off to work.

It seems to work, as I don't feel completely drained today.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Baalbek, Lebanon.

Baalbek, in the fertile Bekaa Valley, originated as a place of worship to Baal, the Phoenician sun god, and was called Heliopolis by the Greeks.  Later the Romans selected it as the site of their own large temples, like thsi one to the god Bacchus.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 05, 2011, 08:45:08 am

exercise before 6am?! Yuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2011, 09:00:40 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 05, 2011, 08:45:08 am

exercise before 6am?! Yuck!

What Kelda said. ...  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2011, 07:47:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend is closing in!  ;D

And it's a three day weekend as well!  Monday is Columbus Day.  ;D  I hope to use this weekend to catch up on my writing, as I've ignored it badly over the past few months!

Quote from: Kelda on October 05, 2011, 08:45:08 am

exercise before 6am?! Yuck!

Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on October 05, 2011, 09:00:40 am

What Kelda said. ...  :P

Yes, exercise before 6am and it's not "yuck"!  LOL

Truth be told, I'd rather be asleep (who wouldn't) but I get a small sense of satisfaction from forcing myself to do something good for me.  Now I just need to make it carry through the day!

Today's travel destination:

Antwerp, Belgium.

Often bypassed by tourists, this businesslike Belgian city once dominated the intellectual, commercial and artistic life of the Low Countries in the 16th & 17th centuries, and was home to Peter Paul Rubens who lived there as a court painter and diplomat.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 06, 2011, 09:08:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 06, 2011, 07:47:30 am

I get a small sense of satisfaction from forcing myself to do something good for me.

I believe that's known as masochism, Sweetheart.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2011, 07:30:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Woooowhooooo!


It's Friday, it's pay day, and it's a three day weekend!

*does the happy dance*

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Truth be told, I am a little angry at something.  I ordered a little supply of stuff for the "goodie bag" for the Chicago Brokie gathering.  I've been tracking the package and it's stopped moving.  It reached a UPS location, and then just stopped.  I've contacted UPS and the seller to let them know the issue.  I'm hoping it will be resolved soon.

Today's travel destination:

Omayya Mosque, Damascus, Syria.

Once the site of the Basilica of S. John the Baptist (the saint's head is believed to be buried in the sanctuary), the Omayyad Mosque has been a Muslim place of worship since the 7th century.  Its cool marble courtyard is a lovely respite for the heat and bustle of Damascus.  Indoors, the carpeted expanse welcomes those who come to pray and linger.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 09, 2011, 04:08:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2011, 07:36:07 am

Today's Travel Destination:

Telluride, Colorado.

Most people know Telluride for its skiing, but in warmer weather thetwon and the nearby terrain offer stellar possibilities for hiking and summertime cultural festivals.  A free 12-minute gondola ride, called "the most beautiful commute in America," connects the two with the Mountain Village, full of luxary condos, shops, & restuarants.

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/ilikepargo/TRide1.jpg)

A little late to reply, but I've been there!  About 37 years ago. :D

It was during summer, but I don't remember the gondola ride, if it was there then.  I stayed with a friend in a luxury condo-type rental.

It was a nice little town in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by mountains all around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2011, 08:05:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Return to work today!  Ugh!  LOL

I just hope I remember today is Tuesday and I'm supposed to bowl tonight!   :laugh:

The weekend was good, and I made and reached a goal for myself, to focus on my writing and get 4 chapters of my novella done in 4 nights.

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Happy National Coming Out Day!  ;D



Today's travel destination:

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The 16th-Century fortresses of Old San Juan once guarded the cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial bu9ildngs that today receive a different kind of protection - as a seven square-block landmark zone providing a remarkable walk back through history.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2011, 07:49:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

;D

I hope everyone is doing well!  I'm a little tired today, but bowling did get finished earlier than usual, so I did manage to get some sleep last night.


Today's travel destination:

Stourhead, England.

The poetic vistas of Stourhead, the most celebrated exampe of 18th-century English landscape gardening, are punctuated with architectural highlights like a neoclassical Pantheon, a grotto, and temples tio Flora and Apollo.


(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r201/sukhwe2/England%20Trip%202009/P1080768.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 12, 2011, 10:53:23 am

That reminds me of the island Princess Diana is buried on.  Have a nice day Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2011, 07:34:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?  The weekend is closing in, does anyone have good plans yet?  I have a cousin that is getting some kind of award, so I'll be at the party for that on Saturday.

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 12, 2011, 10:53:23 am

That reminds me of the island Princess Diana is buried on.  Have a nice day Chuckie!

I did have a nice day, Big Brother Truman!  I hope you did too!   :-*  Weird dreams last night though......I dreamed that I had a new boss, who was very wishy-washy and a nerd in general.  Not like my boss at all!



Today's travel destination:

Fredericsburg, Texas.

Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 in the Hill Country of Texas.  It is known as the home of "Texas German", a German dialect spoken by the first generations of settlers who did not learn English.  Fredericksburg proudly perserves its German heritage, celebrating it with special zeal in the fall during the time of Oktoberfest.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 13, 2011, 12:53:18 pm

I was looking at a map of Texas last night, I was contemplating a road trip there, but certainly not in a Presidential election year.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2011, 07:36:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Friday!  It's Friday!

;D

I'm hoping for a slow day at work, and a timely departure, so that the weekend can begin promptly at 4:00.  (looks at clock)  Hmmm....only 8 1/2 hours to go, but who's counting?

 :laugh:

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 13, 2011, 12:53:18 pm

I was looking at a map of Texas last night, I was contemplating a road trip there, but certainly not in a Presidential election year.  :laugh:

Big Brother Truman, I have to say, that I would agree with you on that......definitely NOT in a Presdential election year.


Today's travel destination:

Torre Del Oro, Seville, Spain.

Built in the first half of the 13th century, the Torre del Oro, or Gold Tower, was a project of the Muslim rulers who held sway in the city from 712 to 1248.  Much loved in modern Seville, it exemplifies the Moorish influence on the city's architecture.

(http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn415/spaintravelproject/Seville/Torre%20del%20Oro/TorredelOro.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shasta542 on October 14, 2011, 07:49:25 am

Yes! Yay for the weekend.  ;D Have a good one, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 14, 2011, 12:57:03 pm

Enjoy the weekend Chuck.. Hope the day is going quickly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2011, 03:22:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is enjoying the weeknd!

Quote from: Shasta542 on October 14, 2011, 07:49:25 am

Yes! Yay for the weekend.  ;D Have a good one, Chuck!

Quote from: Kelda on October 14, 2011, 12:57:03 pm

Enjoy the weekend Chuck.. Hope the day is going quickly!

Hiya Kelda and Shas!  The weekend is going well!  Yes, Friday went quickly.  ;D  Last night was a party for my cousin, he got an award for the organization he belongs to.  Had some good food and danced for a bit.

;D

I was rather busy today.  I got up early, had a light breakfast, got my bowling practice in,got a bunch of stuff done for the Chicago Gathering "swag bags", had lunch, and then my walk.   Now that all of that is done, I'm surfing the 'net and watching/listening to TV in the background.


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AMC network on Sunday (10/16) at 9:00pm launches the start of the second season of "The Walking Dead."  They are marking the day by having a "Walking Dead" marathon, reruning the entire first season, starting at 2:30PM, and running until the 9:00 start of the first episode of season 2.  I'm currently watching episode one now.

The new season picks up where the last one left off.  The group of survivors leaves the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta after the building is blown up by a suicidal doctor who was unable to find a cure for the dead returning to life, with a hunger for eating the living.  The group decides to leave Atlanta and seek refuge elsewhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2011, 07:50:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Monday has returned.  Ugh!

I didn't get enough sleep last night, I stayed up too late watching "The Walking Dead," but it was soooo good.  I'll make up for the sleep tonight.

Oh, and no nightmares, so that's a bonus!  LOL   :laugh:

Today's travel destination.

Dali, Yunnan, China.

The remote agricultural province of Yunnan is the perfect destination for relaxed travel through rural China.  Among its many attractions is Dali, a town in a beautiful mountain setting where backpackers come, stay and tune out.


(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc15/Jonathanharnold/China%203%20Dali%20and%20some%20Yangshuo/S8001289.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 17, 2011, 02:21:29 pm

Me and callum like The Walking Dead. Season 2 premiers here on Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2011, 07:24:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone had a good Monday, and is ready for Tuesday.

I went to bed my normal time, and slept soundly, so I'm feeling really rested today.  That's good, because bowling is tonight.  I just hope that my scores from Sunday carry over to tonight!

Quote from: Kelda on October 17, 2011, 02:21:29 pm

Me and callum like The Walking Dead. Season 2 premiers here on Friday.

I think you'll like this season opener, it was really well done/acted.  And here is some Walking Dead news.



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'Walking Dead' season 2 delivers record premiere ratings

by James Hibberd

Wow: AMC’s The Walking Dead came back stronger than ever. Sunday’s season 2 premiere rolled up 7.3 million viewers. If you count the show’s repeat, that number climbs to 11 million.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/17/walking-dead-season-2-premiere/


Today's travel destination.

Timbuktu, Mali.

The Sankoré Mosque, one of three Timbuktu mosques on UNESCO's World Herritage List, sits among the adobe buildings and shifting sands of this fabled city, once a thriving metropolis on trans-Saharan caravan routes.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2011, 07:46:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day to you all!

;D

Usual Wednesday lament, I'm tired!  :laugh:  However, it was a good night at bowling.  My low score was a 98, and my high score was a 141, the highest I've had in league game so far.


Today's travel destination:

Wilmington, North Carolina.

The cosmopolitan hub of North Carolina's idyllic Cape Fear coast, Wilminton contains a walking downtown hub with a handsome riverfront, a beautiful 230-block historic district, and a friendly and well-cultured community.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2011, 07:49:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Once again, I am here at work!

I'm wearing purple, I seemed to recall it was "Spirt Day" or something and you're supposed to wear purple to show you are against bullying. 

I sometimes wonder about this stuff.....I mean , really?  Exactly how does this help?  I also remember reading a post about "turning Facebook pink" in support of a cure for breast cancer.....nice sentiment, but it's not going to help anyone who actually has breast cancer.  Donating money, keeping them company, doing things for them, that's what helps.

Today's travel destination:

Oaxaca, Mexico.

Weekends - especially Saturdays - when Indian merchants stream into town from surrounding villages, are the liveliest days in Oaxaca's renowned market.  But if you can't make it then, don't despair.  There's a market in Oaxaca seven days a week, and it's always brimming with local color.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2011, 06:55:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Wow!  I'm late today!

:o

It was busy today....we had some computer issues, and then I found out that one of my RMs had scheduled a loan closing, forgot to tell me, so I had to run around like a maniac until noon when the funding took place.

I'm sooooo glad that the day is over!


Today's travel destination.


St. David's Cathedral, St. David's, South Wales, Wales.

People still flock here by the thousands as they did in the Middle Ages, when St. David's Cathedral ws one of the British Isles' most popular pilgrimage spots.  Wales' most sacred stie, it is also one of its most visually evocative, set in a remote and tranquil part of the valley of the River Alun.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 22, 2011, 01:16:42 pm

looks pretty.. never been there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2011, 08:40:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hiya Kelda, yeah, it does look pretty!  perhaps I'll go there one day!

;D

Today was busy!  I slept in until about 10am.  Then I helped my parents with the ceiling in the kitchen.  It's a drop-ceiling, and when we had our leak in the bathroom, a number of the tiles got stained.  After the bathroom was redone, we waited for a few months to make sure there were no more leaks....and now that we're sure there aren't, we redid the whole ceiling.  We took all the old tiles out whether or not they were stained, and replaced them all.  It looks soooo much better.

After that, I went out with my friends and their kids to go pumpkin picking, had a lot of fun.

Tonight, I'm going out dancing with some friends in Brooklyn.

Tomorrow, I'm sleeping in, and then going to a christening later in the afternoon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2011, 06:13:35 am

Enjoy Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 23, 2011, 07:18:14 am

          Hope you have a great weekend, and celebrate the end of this awful war.....

              :-*                       :-*                         :-*                    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on October 23, 2011, 05:35:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2011, 08:40:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hiya Kelda, yeah, it does look pretty!  perhaps I'll go there one day!

;D

Today was busy!  I slept in until about 10am.  Then I helped my parents with the ceiling in the kitchen.  It's a drop-ceiling, and when we had our leak in the bathroom, a number of the tiles got stained.  After the bathroom was redone, we waited for a few months to make sure there were no more leaks....and now that we're sure there aren't, we redid the whole ceiling.  We took all the old tiles out whether or not they were stained, and replaced them all.  It looks soooo much better.

After that, I went out with my friends and their kids to go pumpkin picking, had a lot of fun.

Tonight, I'm going out dancing with some friends in Brooklyn.

Tomorrow, I'm sleeping in, and then going to a christening later in the afternoon.

Wish I could say my Sunday was as exiting as yours. Bunny Darko and I went to the local pizzeria. Only place open these dark ours. BUUUU BU

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 23, 2011, 06:15:00 pm

Quote from: Ghost of the contact lenses on October 23, 2011, 05:35:05 pm

Wish I could say my Sunday was as exiting as yours. Bunny Darko and I went to the local pizzeria. Only place open these dark ours. BUUUU BU

Clearly you mean some other Bunny.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2011, 07:44:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, here we are!  Back at Monday!

 ::)

I'm soooo tired!  Friday night I went out shopping, Saturday morning I helped my parents with the ceiling in the kitchen, Saturday afternoon I went pumpkin picking with my friends and their kids, Saturday night I went dancing in NYC and to see performances by Arlene & Nyasia.

Sunday I was at a christening, and then had to help mom and dad with the set up of their new VCR/DVD player.  By the time I was done with that, it was time for The Walking Dead, and then bed.  Of course, my brain was wired, so I couldn't drift off to sleep, and I'm completely tired today.  Hopefully sleep will come easier today.

Today's travel destination.


Graceland Too, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Elvis Presley memorbilia - posters, cardboard cutouts, records, souvenirs, newspapers, and more - jams the weatherbeaten antebellum mansion called Graceland Too, the obsession of an avid Elvis fan named Paul McLeod (that might be his son, Elvis, who opens the door).  Presley's Mississipp hometown, Tupelo, is about 60 miles away on the historic parkway known as the Natchez Trace.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 24, 2011, 09:17:57 am

The first episode of Waking the Dead was good...!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2011, 10:09:47 am

OMG!  When they were hiding under the cars......I was freaked out!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 24, 2011, 10:26:56 am

I was more freaked out when the black guy cut a tendon and was spurting blood everywhere as they were walking towards him and the redneck guy then saved him by throwing a corpse on top of him!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 24, 2011, 12:46:57 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 24, 2011, 10:26:56 am

I was more freaked out when the black guy cut a tendon and was spurting blood everywhere as they were walking towards him and the redneck guy then saved him by throwing a corpse on top of him!  :o

 :o
I don't think this is for me....
 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 24, 2011, 12:53:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2011, 07:44:03 am

Sunday I was at a christening,...

Oh my. Brokeback and its aftermath is so hard-wired into us in the strangest and most tangential of ways.
For the following, it's important to remember I'm not a native speaker. So, when I read you where at a christening, I was thinking christening of what? What, not whom.
When I hear christening, I think of the christening of Ennis and Jack's new bed in Leslie's story A Love Born From Steel. Seriously.
 ::) :o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 24, 2011, 04:49:21 pm

Don't tell me Elvis wore those red shoes, lawd!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:47:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope you all are well today!

I slept very soundly last night, despite the fact that I wated the 1978 version of "Halloween" last night.  LOL  I love a good, scary movie!  Puts me right in the mood for this particular holiday!

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Today's travel destination.


Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It is the world's largest religious building.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:53:34 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 24, 2011, 09:17:57 am

The first episode of Waking the Dead was good...!

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2011, 10:09:47 am

OMG!  When they were hiding under the cars......I was freaked out!   :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on October 24, 2011, 10:26:56 am

I was more freaked out when the black guy cut a tendon and was spurting blood everywhere as they were walking towards him and the redneck guy then saved him by throwing a corpse on top of him!  :o

Oh yeah, when T-Dog got cut, and his blood was everywhere, I was waiting for the attack scene to happen.  I was surprised when it didn't.  I don't think he's gonna survive that injury, though, especially with no medical supplies around.

Quote from: Penthe-Ghost on October 24, 2011, 12:46:57 pm

:o
I don't think this is for me....
 :laugh:

Oh Chrissi, if you were scared of the Psycho Children, The Walking Dead is probably not for you!  LOL   But it is a great show!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:56:22 am

Quote from: shakesthecoffeecan on October 24, 2011, 04:49:21 pm

Don't tell me Elvis wore those red shoes, lawd!

 :laugh: :laugh:  Big Brother Tru, I'm willing to bet those were Lisa Marie's shoes!  LOL

Quote from: Penthe-Ghost on October 24, 2011, 12:53:45 pm

Oh my. Brokeback and its aftermath is so hard-wired into us in the strangest and most tangential of ways.  For the following, it's important to remember I'm not a native speaker. So, when I read you where at a christening, I was thinking christening of what? What, not whom.  When I hear christening, I think of the christening of Ennis and Jack's new bed in Leslie's story A Love Born From Steel. Seriously.
 ::) :o :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   OMG!  No!  Not that type of Christening!!!! 

I would never have made that connection, but now that you mention it, I will all the time now!  Have you read "Taming Groomzilla"?  I really enjoyed that story!

Oh, and I have Louise V's story too, and I so have to go and review of it.  I really enjoyed that one too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 25, 2011, 09:56:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:53:34 am

Oh yeah, when T-Dog got cut, and his blood was everywhere, I was waiting for the attack scene to happen.  I was surprised when it didn't.  I don't think he's gonna survive that injury, though, especially with no medical supplies around.


Oh Chrissi, if you were scared of the Psycho Children, The Walking Dead is probably not for you!  LOL   But it is a great show!

well if they manage to save the son (guessing he wont be killed off!) I dont see how they cant save him too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2011, 11:06:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:53:34 am

Oh Chrissi, if you were scared of the Psycho Children, The Walking Dead is probably not for you!

On Roundup I thought you were the one who was afraid of the Psycho Children.  8)

And the three-legged dog. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 25, 2011, 12:29:36 pm

Lisa Marie has been highly fertile in her time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 01:45:53 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 25, 2011, 09:56:41 am

well if they manage to save the son (guessing he wont be killed off!) I dont see how they cant save him too!

I guess we'll have to wait and see.....according to the show's producers, any character can go at any time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 01:46:28 pm

Quote from: Venus Thrombosis on October 25, 2011, 11:06:12 am

On Roundup I thought you were the one who was afraid of the Psycho Children.  8)

And the three-legged dog. ...

That was not me!   :laugh:


and by the way, is Venus Thrombosis your drag queen name?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 01:46:59 pm

Quote from: Huh? on October 25, 2011, 12:29:36 pm

Lisa Marie has been highly fertile in her time.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2011, 02:17:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:53:34 am

Oh Chrissi, if you were scared of the Psycho Children, The Walking Dead is probably not for you!  LOL   But it is a great show!

The only thing I was scared of was to pee my pants for laughing so hard! I remember I begged you to stop. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Fun times. :)

Quote from: Venus Thrombosis on October 25, 2011, 11:06:12 am

On Roundup I thought you were the one who was afraid of the Psycho Children.  8)

And the three-legged dog. ...

Yeah, give him hell Jeff. :-*
You know, I guess all this joking was like whistling in the dark..... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2011, 02:24:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:56:22 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   OMG!  No!  Not that type of Christening!!!!  

I would never have made that connection, but now that you mention it, I will all the time now!  Have you read "Taming Groomzilla"?  I really enjoyed that story!

I'm glad to pass it on to you! :laugh:
For me, christeing has become what we call somewhat Brokie-ish in another thread. Like red velvet cake, things with no direct connection to BBM, but to other Brokies.
Three-legged dogs also belong in that category, me thinks. :laugh:



Yes, I've read and enjoyed Taming Groomzilla. Leslie is also co-author of another book "Hidden Conflict", which holds four stories by different authors about men in love during war-times, set in various historic conflicts.
And I have to admit I'm very proud she dedicated her story to me. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2011, 02:29:04 pm

Quote from: Penthe-Ghost on October 25, 2011, 02:17:17 pm

Yeah, give him hell Jeff. :-*
You know, I guess all this joking was like whistling in the dark..... ;)

I seem to remember that someone got very nervous when somoone else looked in his cabin window the night we stayed on the golf course.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 02:56:38 pm

Quote from: Venus Thrombosis on October 25, 2011, 02:29:04 pm

I seem to remember that someone got very nervous when somoone else looked in his cabin window the night we stayed on the golf course.  ;D

You seem to be having false memories.   ::)

I do remember Juan (Partytime) trying to scare me on the porch of the cabin Henry and I shared on that road trip, but really?  c'mon......Juan just wasn't scary.

Don't mistake being kind-hearted for being a dope!   :laugh:

I'm used to people trying to play jokes like that on me.....I remember years ago going on a camping trip, it was pitch dark out and two of the guys up and left, and after about 20 minutes or so, a 3rd guy (John) came to me and said:  "Hey Chuck, I'm worried about Steve and Bill.....I think we should go look for them."  I just looked at John and said "How dumb do you think I am?"

Turns out Bill & Steve had covered their faces with glow-in-the-dark make-up and were crouching on the ground, waiting for me to see these two floating faces looking up from the ground.

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2011, 03:59:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 02:56:38 pm

Don't mistake being kind-hearted for being a dope!   :laugh:

Who said you were a dope?  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:00:20 pm

Quote from: Venus Thrombosis on October 25, 2011, 03:59:50 pm

Who said you were a dope?  >:(

Now look Venus, don't get your moons all out of orbit!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:02:06 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 26, 2011, 12:53:22 am

The system never recognises me. I was just on  and it says 0 members and 0 guests but I am here and can post.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2011, 07:53:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Bowling went OK last night.......update to follow in my "bowling" section of my blog!  ;D


Today's travel destination:

Quito, Ecuador.

Experiencing a newfound attention as  one of the most attractive cities in South America, Quito spreads out from a Spanish colonial center against the backdrop of the majestic peak of the Pichincha volcano.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 27, 2011, 03:36:29 am

You guys ever play hang man? I always suggest Capital Cities as the topic and Quito is my all time favourite - wins every time >:D. Other topic animals and sloth does it every time too. Any comments regarding sloth and my nature will be ignored ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2011, 07:45:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend is closing in!  Does anyone have any good plans?

So far for me, nope!  I do plan to do some baking on Sunday for a Halloween luncheon at work on Monday.

boy did I say something dumb at bowling Tuesday night.  :o  go to my "Striking Out" section to see it.   :laugh:



Today's travel destination:

Giza Necropolis, Egypt.

The Giza Necropolis is an archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. This complex of ancient monuments includes the three pyramid complexes known as the Great Pyramids, the massive sculpture known as the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex.  The pyramids, which have always loomed large as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination, were popularised in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is by far the oldest of the ancient Wonders and the only one still in existence.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2011, 08:10:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2011, 07:02:06 pm

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Quote from: brian on October 26, 2011, 12:53:22 am

The system never recognises me. I was just on  and it says 0 members and 0 guests but I am here and can post.

Hiya Brian!  That's weird.....I wonder why it does that?  Well, I guess it doesn't matter as long as you can get in and post to us!  It's good to see you!  I'm assuming that the "guests" weren't really guest, but more like bots or something, so I wonder what was posted to my blog that caused them all to come in?

Quote from: ZK on October 27, 2011, 03:36:29 am

You guys ever play hang man? I always suggest Capital Cities as the topic and Quito is my all time favourite - wins every time >:D. Other topic animals and sloth does it every time too. Any comments regarding sloth and my nature will be ignored ;D

Well, I can't speak for everyone here, but I used to play Hangman all the time.  In fact, here in the states, used to be a Hangman board game.


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The two players would put the two stations facing each other, with the tiles lined up on the top to spell the word, blank side facing the person guessing.  Each time you got a tile right, it would be turned around for you to see.  If you got the guess wrong, the person playing against you would turn the dial in the center of the panel.  This would cause an image to appear, first of the head, then the body attached, then an arm, and so on until somebody won, or both players had a full "hangman" appearing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2011, 08:12:08 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


It's happening again!

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I'm beginning to think it has to do with the locations I'm putting in my blog, the names are attracting "bots" or something to the site.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 27, 2011, 02:55:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2011, 08:12:08 am

I'm beginning to think it has to do with the locations I'm putting in my blog, the names are attracting "bots" or something to the site.

It may well be!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2011, 03:23:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2011, 08:12:08 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


It's happening again!

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I'm beginning to think it has to do with the locations I'm putting in my blog, the names are attracting "bots" or something to the site.

I'd say "or something," probably the Psycho Children.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2011, 08:06:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!

I thought I had no plans this weekend, but tomorrow I'm going out for dinner, and Sunday I may be going to a pub with a friend who is visiting from out of town.

Oh, and of course I have to bake Sunday for the luncheon on Monday.


Today's travel destination:

Essex, Connecticut.

A mint-condition New England village on the Connecticut River, Essex satisifes the qeust for the perfect American small town.  White picket fences frame landmark buildings in Colonial and Federal style, legacies of a shipbuilding heyday.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 28, 2011, 03:10:52 pm

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Probably your friends the zombies. Since they are dead, they can't sign up for an account, so they have to keep track of you as guests on the board.   ::)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on October 28, 2011, 05:19:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 28, 2011, 08:06:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!

I thought I had no plans this weekend, but tomorrow I'm going out for dinner, and Sunday I may be going to a pub with a friend who is visiting from out of town.

Oh, and of course I have to bake Sunday for the luncheon on Monday.


Today's travel destination:

Essex, Connecticut.

A mint-condition New England village on the Connecticut River, Essex satisifes the qeust for the perfect American small town.  White picket fences frame landmark buildings in Colonial and Federal style, legacies of a shipbuilding heyday.


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so when are the big celebration?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2011, 08:48:26 pm

whut?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2011, 02:34:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from snowy NJ!

Apparently, we can get anywhere from 5 - 8 inches today!

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Yes, snow around the Halloween decorations!  more pics are posted here.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,45845.msg621636.html#msg621636


The dinner I was supposed to have tonight at a friend's house was cancelled, so my dessert (Whoopie Pies) are going to be used for dessert on Monday (Halloween) at a small party.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2011, 05:00:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2011, 02:34:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


Greetings from snowy NJ!

Apparently, we can get anywhere from 5 - 8 inches today!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/snowstorm%202010/Firstsnow2011004.jpg)

Yes, snow around the Halloween decorations!  more pics are posted here.

First reported snow this year!
Sorry your dinner got cancelled. What are Whoopie Pies?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2011, 05:41:21 pm

Quote from: Penthe-Ghost on October 29, 2011, 05:00:00 pm

What are Whoopie Pies?

Chrissi, Whoopie Pies are small chocolate cakes, with a vanilla cream in the middle, so that it's a sandwich of sorts, but not crunchy like a cookie, it's moist and chewy like a cake.



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Recently, a new variety, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies have been selling, with cream cheese frosting in between the red velvet cakes.


(http://www.browneyedbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/red-velvet-whoopie-pies-2-550.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 29, 2011, 05:43:55 pm

whoopie pies are nice! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2011, 05:45:18 pm

It's not too late to join the chat everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 29, 2011, 05:55:25 pm

Now I see what they are. They look yummi!!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2011, 07:59:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend!


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;D

I'm currently at work, in my Halloween costume, a prison convict.  As a joke, I have a length of chain going from my ankle, to the cube of one of the people I report to.

:D :D :D

I can't wait to see her reaction when she gets in!

Today's travel destination:

The Witchcraft Market - La Paz, Bolivia.

Shope the daily Mercado de Hechiceria, or Witchcraft Market, for herbal cures as old as the Andes themselves.  More exotic items connected to the traditional local belief in a spirit world - figurines, amulets, snakeskins, dried llama fetuses, and slabs of llama lard to burn in offerings - are also available for sale.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2011, 08:58:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2011, 07:59:49 am

dried llama fetuses, and slabs of llama lard

Bleeah!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2011, 08:15:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Halloween luncheon went well yesterday!  I'm in the process of "undecorating" now.

LOL.

Today's travel destination:

Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic.

Prague's first settlements appeared in the 10th century on the east bank of the meandering Vltava River, and one thousand years later, the Old Tow Square is still the very heart of the city.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2011, 10:18:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 01, 2011, 08:15:51 am

Halloween luncheon went well yesterday!  I'm in the process of "undecorating" now.

Where are the pics? *taps fingers on desk* ;)

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Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic.

Prague's first settlements appeared in the 10th century on the east bank of the meandering Vltava River, and one thousand years later, the Old Tow Square is still the very heart of the city.


(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/pmpkinannie/Czech%20Republic%20and%20more/DSCN0056.jpg)

Been there! Our very last school trip, in celebration of graduating, was to Prague. Wild times! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 01, 2011, 02:14:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 01, 2011, 08:15:51 am

Today's travel destination:

Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic.

Prague's first settlements appeared in the 10th century on the east bank of the meandering Vltava River, and one thousand years later, the Old Tow Square is still the very heart of the city.


(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/pmpkinannie/Czech%20Republic%20and%20more/DSCN0056.jpg)

Been there a couple of times. The old town of Prague is very beautiful, but VERY touristy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2011, 08:22:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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No bowling update today, I didn't bowl last night.  It was the "fun night" so the scores didn't count, and my two team mates weren't able to make it, due to the storm and power and such, so rather than not have a team, I decided not to go.

It's hump day!!!  Anyone hae good plans this weekend?  On Saturday my cousin Guido is getting married to his partner, Michael.  I'll be at the ceremony and reception.  According to the invite, come dressed in 70s style, or black & red.

;D

Today's travel destination:

Pienza, Tuscany, Italy

Inspect the High Renaissance buildings of tiny Pienza, an urban gem created by Pope Pius II in the 15th century.  Walk around behind the cathedral, set on a cliff's edge, for picture-perfect views of the Val d'Orcia and Monte Amiata, a dormant volcano.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 02, 2011, 11:07:53 am

Good morning, Chuck.

How nice for your cousin, getting married this Saturday.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 02, 2011, 11:36:19 am

Didn't know you had a cousin who is a real Guido.  ;)

Congrats and best wishes for many years of happiness to him and his partner!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 02, 2011, 06:04:05 pm

Yeah! Where are the pics of your constume!?!

I've been to Prague once... never to Pienza though. Looks lovely.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 07:49:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weekend is closing in, and so is the day we set the clocks back!  An extra hour of sleep!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 01, 2011, 10:18:12 am

Where are the pics? *taps fingers on desk* ;)

Quote from: Kelda on November 02, 2011, 06:04:05 pm

Yeah! Where are the pics of your constume!?!

I know, I keep forgetting to post them!  I'll try to remember to do it tonight!   :laugh:

Quote from: dejavu on November 02, 2011, 11:07:53 am

How nice for your cousin, getting married this Saturday.   :)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 02, 2011, 11:36:19 am

Didn't know you had a cousin who is a real Guido.  ;)

Congrats and best wishes for many years of happiness to him and his partner!  :D

Yes, he's a "real" Guido, and not one of those "Jersey Shore" fake-ass guidos.  ::)

Guido and Michael have been together for years now, and truth be told, I don't think they ever planned on getting married legally.  They live in NY and had a ceremony years before marrige became legal, and I think they were fine with that.  However, at a family reunion not long after the vote happened, a lot of family members approached and asked when they would make it "legal" and I think they were kinda surprised at how many in the family wanted to see it, so they planned (for them) a second wedding which is happening this Saturday.

Today's travel destination:

Metéora, Greece.

Removed as far from earthly distractions as possible, the monasteries of the Metéora are perched on seemingly inaccessible pinnacles of rock 1,000 fee above the Peneus Valley.  In the 16th century there were twenty-four of these outposts;  today four survive as museums pieces and two others , with a handful of monks, continue their traditional role.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2011, 08:39:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 07:49:18 am

Guido and Michael have been together for years now, and truth be told, I don't think they ever planned on getting married legally.  They live in NY and had a ceremony years before marrige became legal, and I think they were fine with that.  However, at a family reunion not long after the vote happened, a lot of family members approached and asked when they would make it "legal" and I think they were kinda surprised at how many in the family wanted to see it, so they planned (for them) a second wedding which is happening this Saturday.

I think that's kinda nice, actually.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 03, 2011, 11:28:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 07:49:18 am

Yes, he's a "real" Guido, and not one of those "Jersey Shore" fake-ass guidos.  ::)

Now if I had any idea what a "real Guido" is.....

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Guido and Michael have been together for years now, and truth be told, I don't think they ever planned on getting married legally.  They live in NY and had a ceremony years before marrige became legal, and I think they were fine with that.  However, at a family reunion not long after the vote happened, a lot of family members approached and asked when they would make it "legal" and I think they were kinda surprised at how many in the family wanted to see it, so they planned (for them) a second wedding which is happening this Saturday.

All the best to them!

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Today's travel destination:

Metéora, Greece.

Removed as far from earthly distractions as possible, the monasteries of the Metéora are perched on seemingly inaccessible pinnacles of rock 1,000 fee above the Peneus Valley.  In the 16th century there were twenty-four of these outposts;  today four survive as museums pieces and two others , with a handful of monks, continue their traditional role.


(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff471/aladinus/METEORA.jpg)

Benn there, been there, been there! *hops enthusiastically up and down*
Soooo beautiful, I spent the most wonderful time there. It was 1987, we had just graduated from school (skipped the graduation ceremony for this trip), I was soooo young and we had been together only for 1.5 years then, thus still freshly in love. Romantic times! Plenty of nude pictures, too :laugh:


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 05:41:17 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2012.jpg)

My costume for Halloween.  :laugh:

the chain goes around the corner, and connects to the cube of one of the people I report to.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 05:43:50 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2013.jpg)

Ketchup (Ethel), Mustard (Ed), Witch (Eileen), 80s girl (Rosanna) & Convict (me)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 03, 2011, 06:44:23 pm

Talk about the condiment aisle....


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2011, 08:29:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pay day is here!!!!!!!!


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As of 4:00 this afternoon, I'm on vacation!


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Today's travel destination:

Parati, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The harbor at costal Parati once hummed with activity as galleons loaded up gold from Brazil's interior to take home to Portugal.  today the two's time-warped beauty captivates urbanites from nearby Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo who come to enjoy its cobblestone streets, small shops, and barefoot sophistication.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 04, 2011, 02:23:19 pm

Is that your salary Chuck?

Wow, bankjobs are really well paid!!!   :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on November 04, 2011, 04:47:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 05:41:17 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2012.jpg)

My costume for Halloween.  :laugh:

the chain goes around the corner, and connects to the cube of one of the people I report to.   

Love it! Great pic and costume, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 05, 2011, 12:33:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 05:41:17 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2012.jpg)

My costume for Halloween.  :laugh:

the chain goes around the corner, and connects to the cube of one of the people I report to.  

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 05:43:50 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2013.jpg)

Ketchup (Ethel), Mustard (Ed), Witch (Eileen), 80s girl (Rosanna) & Convict (me)

 :D Great costume, Chuckie.
For the second pic, you should have stood between Ketchup and Mustard:

Pisoner 1: What are you in for?
Prisoner Chuck: Well, ya know, I had this great plan, robbed a supermarket and everytrhing went smooth. But then I got captured in the condiments aisle." ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on November 05, 2011, 02:20:59 pm

Great costume, Chuckie!!
 :laugh: :-* :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:30:13 am

CellarDweller and 29 Guests are viewing this topic.

::)  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:36:04 am

Some personal pics to share with you all.

I've posted in The Diner & Le Bar that tonight (11/5) I had a wedding to attend, my cousin Guido's wedding to his partner of 12 years, Michael.  They live in NY, and with the recent vote that made gay marriage legal, they opted to get married tonight.  They had a small ceremony a number of years ago, but decided to make it legal after numerous family members began asking when they were getting married.




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding001.jpg)

Centerpieces for the table....fiber optic objects with faux gemstones tossed about.  The tables were labeled with pics of 70s icons instead of numbers, this was the "Tina Turner" table.  I was seated at the "Barbara Eden" table.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:39:01 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding011.jpg)

Every gay wedding need a drag queen emcee.  This was our hostess for the evening, Miss Paige Turner.  She was actually very funny, and asked us to "sit on her Facebook".   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:41:24 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding004.jpg)

My immediate family - brother (Chris), Mom (Andreea), Dad (Chuck) and me.

The wedding had a theme of either "Black & Red" or "Stylish 70s" and was described on the invite as "A 70s Disco Wedding".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:43:08 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding030.jpg)

L to R:  My cousin Guido, my cousin Scott, who is ordained and officiated, and Michael.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:44:12 am

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Guido & Michael

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:45:42 am

During a break in the music, Paige Turner announced that "The gayest wedding cake is coming out."

;D






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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:47:09 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding056.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:48:44 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding054.jpg)

Me with my cousin Nicole and her boyfriend Cisco.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 12:56:11 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding050.jpg)

Having their dance to their song.

Maureen McGovern-  The Morning After (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KClpLzFftU)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:00:09 am

A section of my immediate and extended family.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding049.jpg)

L to R:

My dad (Chuck), my brother (Chris), Uncle Raymond, Cousin Amanda, Cousin Ann, Cisco, Cousin Brian, Cousin Nicole (Cisco is her boyfriend), Cousin Donna & her husband David.  Kneeling in front is my mom (Andreea) and me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:02:56 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding060.jpg)

Cousin Amanda with our emcee - Paige Turner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:03:55 am

the grooms and their parents.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding058.jpg)

L to R:

Michael's step-mom, his dad, Guido's mom, Michael's mom, Michael & Guido.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:07:02 am

Last pic, me with Guido & Michael.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding061.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2011, 03:57:01 am

Wonderful pics, Chuckie, thanks for sharing. Love to see you happily surrounded by your extended family. :)

Congratulations to the newly-weds!

The small disco balls around peoples' necks are a riot! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 06, 2011, 04:16:04 am

I agree, wonderful pics!!

The cake is hilarious!  ;D

And the skull design on Michael's dress suit!   ;D

It seems to have been a lovely, gay wedding!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 06, 2011, 04:17:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:07:02 am

Last pic, me with Guido & Michael.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/wedding%20Guido%20and%20Michael/GuidosMichaelswedding061.jpg)

But one thing puzzles me:

Exactly WHAT is going on behind your backs???!!!??? :o :o



 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 06, 2011, 05:12:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 03, 2011, 05:41:17 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween%202010/Halloween2012.jpg)

My costume for Halloween.  :laugh:

the chain goes around the corner, and connects to the cube of one of the people I report to.   

*love!*

And great pictures of the wedding too! Looks like a fab time was had!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 06, 2011, 09:18:10 am

One question, Chuckie:  did you catch the bouquet?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:28:00 pm

The bouquet was not thrown!  LOL

Oh, as for what's going on behind our backs, the bar was run by two shirtless guys.  ;D  Behind us, one of the bartenders is taking a drink order from Paige Turner.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2011, 01:34:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:28:00 pm

Oh, as for what's going on behind our backs, the bar was run by two shirtless guys.  ;D  Behind us, one of the bartenders is taking a drink order from Paige Turner.  :laugh:

Whut?
Takes a second look.
You're right.
 ::) Oh my, I had thought it's another poster. :laugh:
Hand me my glasses, please.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 06, 2011, 03:48:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:28:00 pm

The bouquet was not thrown!  LOL

Oh, as for what's going on behind our backs, the bar was run by two shirtless guys.  ;D  Behind us, one of the bartenders is taking a drink order from Paige Turner.  :laugh:

Oh, my heart bleeds for those poor, underpaid bartenders who can't even afford proper clothes at work....    :'( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2011, 03:58:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2011, 01:28:00 pm

Oh, as for what's going on behind our backs, the bar was run by two shirtless guys.  ;D  Behind us, one of the bartenders is taking a drink order from Paige Turner.  :laugh:

Looks like they got the bartenders from Chippendales.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2011, 05:09:48 am

Chuck!

Just saw the third episode of The Walking Dead Season 2... Shane's gone evil! :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2011, 11:41:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is well!  ;D

It's Monday, but I'm on vacation!!! Slept in a little more than normally, dropped my car off at the shop, and then used my new lamination machine to work on "swag" for the goodie bags.

;D

I also managed to get my cube completely clean for the vacation, I left nothing pending!  ;D

I also took the pics from my tavel calendar home with me, until the day I return to work, so I can still post travel pics for a bit!  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2011, 03:58:57 pm

Looks like they got the bartenders from Chippendales.  ;D

I don't think they were Chippendales, but they could be closely related.  LOL

Quote from: Kelda on November 07, 2011, 05:09:48 am

Chuck!

Just saw the third episode of The Walking Dead Season 2... Shane's gone evil! :-\

I was shocked, I had no idea that something like that would happen!  Damn!!!  I want to see if he redeems himself in future episodes.



Today's travel destination:

Madeira, Portugal.

Bottles of its vintage wine are still the pride of Madeira, a volcanic outcrop off the coast of Africa that has been ruled by Portugal since the 15th century.  Victorian Britons loved the wine and the place itself, with its "days of perpetual June."


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 07, 2011, 11:47:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 07, 2011, 11:41:03 am

I was shocked, I had no idea that something like that would happen!  Damn!!!  I want to see if he redeems himself in future episodes.

Must have been really bad.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2011, 06:09:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 07, 2011, 11:41:03 am

I was shocked, I had no idea that something like that would happen!  Damn!!!  I want to see if he redeems himself in future episodes.

I reckon he'll go crazy with guilt and top himself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2011, 11:49:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is well!  ;D

I've been using my new lamination machine for the goodies for the bags, I really like it!  ;D  It's so easy to use, and works so well!

Today I'll be picking the car up from the shop, going bowling, and then tomorrow it's time to start packing.  ::)  I'm getting psyched about the trip!!!!

Today's travel destination:

Badlands, North Dakota.

Mother Nature is a creative scluptor.  Her talent is evident in The Badlands (picture taken from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota).  For other "eroded wonderlands" you can also travel to:  Cappadocia, Turkey,  Arches National Park, Utah,  Monument Valley, Arizona & Utah,  Halong Bay, Vietnam.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 08, 2011, 04:40:54 pm

So, sorry I have missed it... where are you going this time?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2011, 04:49:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, it has been soooo nice sleeping in and not having to be at work this week!

Quote from: Kelda on November 08, 2011, 04:40:54 pm

So, sorry I have missed it... where are you going this time?

Hiya Darlin'!  :-*

Tomorrow morning, I'm up early, and driving my way to Chicago!  ;D  I will be meeting up with about 12 or so Brokies and we'll be sight-seeing and going to the "Beyond Brokeback" experience at the Roosevelt Theatre.

Picked up the car yesterday, about $1,500.00 in repairs.  It was all necessary/due stuff, new tires, new battery, fluids flushed out and replaced, new brakes, the whole deal.  Fortunately, I knew this was coming, so I had been saving some cash aside for it.  With the winter coming, this all needed to be done anyway, and now I'm ready for the road trip.


Today's travel destination:

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

Take a 509-step hike to the windswept gallery high in the 515-foot south tower, and you have climbed the highest church tower in the world.  It took more than 600 years to complete the Dom, which was begun in the 12th century after Frederick Barbarossa donated the relics of the Three Magi to the city of Cologne.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 09, 2011, 06:17:54 pm

Enjoy Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2011, 03:29:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2011, 04:49:01 pm

Today's travel destination:

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

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Almost. Almost seen it. :laugh:
Kerstin and I had planned see the cathedral on our way back from a EuroBrokie meeting in 2007. We took Leslie back with us then. But as it is with Brokies, sticking to time-tables is not always easy (*cough, cough* ;D ;)). So we didn't have the time for it and breezed right past Cologne.
This year, I came close once more for yet another Brokie gathering. Bochum, where we met last spring, is not too far from Cologne.
But what can I say: spending time with Brokies is simply better than touring old churches. :D




Drive safe, Bud! And have a blast. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2011, 05:59:12 am

Hiya Bettermost friends!

Car is packed and I'm ready to go!!!

I'll post up when I get there!



Today's Tavel Destination:

The Masai Mara - Kenya


The wide-open grasslands of the Masai Mara provide sustenance for many thousands of zebras, antelopes, gazells, and other residents of Africa's animal kingdom.  This is the classic East African safari, luring wildlife lovers who come here to see the vast herds, and the great predators of the grasslands, who stop by too.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 10, 2011, 09:32:27 am

Enjoy your 14 hours of driving, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2011, 09:46:13 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 10, 2011, 09:32:27 am

Enjoy your 14 hours of driving, Chuck!

I hope he remembered to take his blue parka.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 10, 2011, 11:48:26 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2011, 09:46:13 am

I hope he remembered to take his blue parka.  :-\

Blue parkas is hard to pack.  ;D

Safe journeys, Chuck!  Have a great time!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 10, 2011, 03:48:53 pm

Be safe, keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 12, 2011, 08:19:58 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2011, 09:46:13 am

I hope he remembered to take his blue parka.  :-\

As a matter of fact, he didn't.

Believe it or not, but Chuck forgot to bring his jacket when he left home!    ;D

And Chicago is freezing cold...   

So yesterday, he had to go clothes shopping, and bought himself a hoodie.

(it doesn't look warm enough to me, but Chuck insists that it is.  ::))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2011, 10:11:23 pm

Hiya y'all!

Home from Chicago, exhaused!

Will post pics tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2011, 11:26:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 10, 2011, 09:46:13 am

I hope he remembered to take his blue parka.  :-\

Quote from: Sason on November 12, 2011, 08:19:58 am

As a matter of fact, he didn't.

Believe it or not, but Chuck forgot to bring his jacket when he left home!    ;D

And Chicago is freezing cold...   

So yesterday, he had to go clothes shopping, and bought himself a hoodie.

(it doesn't look warm enough to me, but Chuck insists that it is.  ::))

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 15, 2011, 12:20:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 14, 2011, 10:11:23 pm

Hiya y'all!

Home from Chicago, exhaused!

Will post pics tomorrow.

Chuck!

Glad to see you're home, safe and sound!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2011, 09:53:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Oh, it's hard going back to work after time off!  Oh, and when I got here, I had 183 emails waiting for me to deal with!  :laugh:

I've also had a few PMs asking me about the 'kick ass boots' I got while I was in Chicago, so here's a pic.




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Today's travel destination:

The covered Souks of Aleppo, Syria.

Merchandise for sale in these Souks includes spices, meats, and tea, but if you are in Aleppo, be sure to look for pistachio & olive oil soap, both prized commodities of the city since before the days of the Silk Road.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 16, 2011, 01:54:54 pm

So you had a fab time?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2011, 10:22:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Quote from: Kelda on November 16, 2011, 01:54:54 pm

So you had a fab time?

Oh yes, I sure did, Kelda.  I can't really explain how it felt to be in the theater and hear our words put out in that manner.  It was very cool.



Today's travel destination:

Oxford University, Oxfordshire, England.

Although the city of Oxford predates the University, which began around 1167, it s the university that gives the town its identity and character.  Its thirty-six colleges create a skyline of tall towers, pinnacles and spires, making this a visually fascinating city, excellant for walking.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2011, 10:30:12 am

BayCityJohn posted on YouTube a video of part of the "Beyond Brokeback" program at Chicago this past weekend.

I watched it last night, and my mom joined me, she thought it was really well done.

The full program was:

A viewing of the movie from 2:00 - 4:15. 
A question & answer period from 4:30 - 5:30.
Presentation of "Beyond Brokeback, which was a mix of music from the CD "Meet Me On The Mountain" as well as readings from the book "Beyond Brokeback - The Impact of a Film".  This clip is about 25 minutes long and includes a brief intro from the emcee, a reading of an intro from Dave Cullen, owner of DCF, the song "Meet Me On The Mountain", and readings from the book.

Beyond Brokeback - Chicago (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NHUyk4F1dM&feature=channel_video_title)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 17, 2011, 02:14:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2011, 10:22:30 am

Today's travel destination:

Oxford University, Oxfordshire, England.

Although the city of Oxford predates the University, which began around 1167, it s the university that gives the town its identity and character.  Its thirty-six colleges create a skyline of tall towers, pinnacles and spires, making this a visually fascinating city, excellant for walking.


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Been there!

With brokies, no less!

Is this the first time the travel destination is a brokie-gathering-place?   (BGP  ;D)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 17, 2011, 03:17:41 pm

Did you not go to Oxford too Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 17, 2011, 03:32:56 pm

Oh yes, Chuck was there.

That's where we first met.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BayCityJohn on November 17, 2011, 04:41:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2011, 10:30:12 am

BayCityJohn posted on YouTube a video of part of the "Beyond Brokeback" program at Chicago this past weekend.

I watched it last night, and my mom joined me, she thought it was really well done.

I posted the full video last night. It's about 90 minutes long, and took forever to upload. I went to bed at midnight and let it upload overnight.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WlkfHlqamY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2011, 09:05:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yaaaaaaaaaaay!  It's Friday and payday!!!  Anyone have cool plans for the weekend?

I am meeting friends tomorrow night at a local pub, but other than that, it should be quiet.


Today's travel destination:

Lourdes, Midi-Pyrénées, France.

Despite dormitory-like hotels and dawdry souvenir stands selling wind-up virgins and glow-in-the-dark dashbard statues, Lourdes and the legions of pilgrims it attracts can be a moving experience.  Visitors come for the water of the spring of St. Bernadette, which they believe to have miraculous healing powers.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2011, 09:53:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2011, 09:05:07 am

Today's travel destination:

Lourdes, Midi-Pyrénées, France.

Despite dormitory-like hotels and tawdry souvenir stands selling wind-up virgins and glow-in-the-dark dashbard statues, Lourdes and the legions of pilgrims it attracts can be a moving experience.  Visitors come for the water of the spring of St. Bernadette, which they believe to have miraculous healing powers.

If this is true, then the French have no right to look down their Gallic noses at Americans. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 18, 2011, 08:40:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 17, 2011, 02:14:12 pm

Been there!

With brokies, no less!

Is this the first time the travel destination is a brokie-gathering-place?   (BGP  ;D)

Re:  Oxford

Been there too!!!   ;D

And Chuck was there too!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2011, 08:33:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing after the weekend!

Thanksgiving is coming, and I hope that everyone who is celebrating is ready, or near ready!

;D

Lunch/dinner will be at home, brother, sister-in-law and niece are joining us.

Today's travel destination:

Lamu, Kenya

Not quite undiscovered, but still car-free and unspoiled, the tiny island of Lamu is Kenya's oldest living city and still shows the influence of the Arab traders who created it.  The men wear white robes, the women are draped in black, and travel is in the tradional wooden sailing vessel called a dhow.


(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh314/desianwar/Lamu%20Island/Lamucoast3.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 21, 2011, 12:37:34 pm

Good morning, Chuck.

No family dinner for me this Thanksgiving, since I'm not going back to Colorado again!  I'd like to be there, but it's just too soon for me to travel again.

So I'll be having a restful weekend at home, and in the neighborhood.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2011, 09:05:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Ugh, bad sleep last night, and at one point, my room felt sooooo stuffy, I had to turn my ceiling fan on.

Bowling tonight, I'm looking forward to it, but being so tired, I'm hoping I don't bowl very badly.  Of course, it will be a late night, and so I'll be even more tired tomorrow.



Today's travel destination:

Broome, Australia.

Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 1,400 mi north of Perth. The year round population is approximately 14,436, growing to more than 45,000 per month during the tourist season.  Broome is the home of Cable Beach, a flat, white-sand beach with water that is crystal clear turquoise.  Travelers can take sunset camel rides daily.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 22, 2011, 09:18:29 am

Chuck, if the quality of your sleep is good, you don't have to have so many hours of it. I'm sending you wishes for a restorative sleep tonight.

Broome, isn't that where Heath was from?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 22, 2011, 12:22:30 pm

Sorry you didn't sleep well last night, Chuck.  I didn't either, actually, although I was in bed long enough, but I went to bed too late and my head didn't feel right when I woke up.

Room temperature can have a lot to do with that, so I hope your room isn't stuffy tonight.  Maybe you need some fresh air. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 22, 2011, 02:04:10 pm

Heath was born and grew up in Perth.  Broome is also in Western Australia but is over 2000 km (1300 miles) north so is not just round the corner :)

I have decided to keep my travels to NZ-Australia in 2012 and am hoping to travel from Darwin to Perth (via Broome) in July/August. I do not like traveling in organised bus tours so may hire a car or more likely a campervan. It is a long way by myself (4000km) though I would probably take a month. I am trying to talk my sister and brother-in-law into coming with me. It would mean a bigger campervan. My sister is keen but my BIL will never make up his mind until the last minute and these things need booking. Camping grounds in Broome are notoriously full up during the dry season. I plan to travel by train from Mebourne to Adelaide then up the centre to Darwin and then back from Perth to Sydney.
I went to Darwin in 1968 but that was before the big cyclone destroyed it on Christmas eve 1974. I visited Perth (drove right across) in 1972 and 1979.
Have never been up the north west coast between them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 22, 2011, 02:51:06 pm

Quote from: brian on November 22, 2011, 02:04:10 pm

Heath was born and grew up in Perth.  Broome is also in Western Australia but is over 2000 km (1300 miles) north so is not just round the corner :)

I have decided to keep my travels to NZ-Australia in 2012 and am hoping to travel from Darwin to Perth (via Broome) in July/August. I do not like traveling in organised bus tours so may hire a car or more likely a campervan. It is a long way by myself (4000km) though I would probably take a month. I am trying to talk my sister and brother-in-law into coming with me. It would mean a bigger campervan. My sister is keen but my BIL will never make up his mind until the last minute and these things need booking. Camping grounds in Broome are notoriously full up during the dry season. I plan to travel by train from Mebourne to Adelaide then up the centre to Darwin and then back from Perth to Sydney.
I went to Darwin in 1968 but that was before the big cyclone destroyed it on Christmas eve 1974. I visited Perth (drove right across) in 1972 and 1979.
Have never been up the north west coast between them.

A campervan trip.. sounds cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 22, 2011, 02:59:38 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 22, 2011, 09:18:29 am

Broome, isn't that where Heath was from?

No, he was from Perth, as Brian already said.
He lived in Broome Street in NYC though. Guess you mixed up those two.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 22, 2011, 03:11:43 pm

Quote from: brian on November 22, 2011, 02:04:10 pm

I have decided to keep my travels to NZ-Australia in 2012 and am hoping to travel from Darwin to Perth (via Broome) in July/August. I do not like traveling in organised bus tours so may hire a car or more likely a campervan. It is a long way by myself (4000km) though I would probably take a month. I am trying to talk my sister and brother-in-law into coming with me.

Are you sure you would want to spend that much time in a camper with your sister and brother-in-law?

I'm just askin'. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2011, 09:48:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day! 

It's Thanksgiving Eve.  Or, as one NY radio station called it, due to the amount of partying and drinking that goes on, perhaps resulting in people going home with the wrong people - - "Skanks-Giving!"  :D :D

Had a good time bowling last night, and even hit a new "league high" for me, my best game last night was a 151.  ;D


Today's destination, The Alhambra, Spain:

For almost 250 years the "Red Fortress" served teh Morrish rulers of Granada as palace, harem, residence for court officials, and garrison.  Although it is austere on the outside, nearly every serface inside is covered with fantastically ornate geometric and flowing arabesque patterns.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 23, 2011, 12:45:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2011, 09:48:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Thanksgiving Eve. 


Today's destination, The Alhambra, Spain:

For almost 250 years the "Red Fortress" served teh Morrish rulers of Granada as palace, harem, residence for court officials, and garrison.  Although it is austere on the outside, nearly every serface inside is covered with fantastically ornate geometric and flowing arabesque patterns.


(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/pedroluisjm/alhambra.jpg)

Went there last May. It is really stupendous, buildings and gardens. I know why I had to book ahead and they give you timed entrance to the best buildings. I could post a hundred photos but I won't ;D
Happy Thanksgiving to all my US friends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on November 23, 2011, 10:13:00 pm

           Wishing you the greatest Thanksgiving Chuckles;

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2011, 11:42:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I'm thankful for having seen "our" movie, and had the opportunity to meet you all!  My life has been improved greatly because of you all.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 22, 2011, 09:18:29 am

Chuck, if the quality of your sleep is good, you don't have to have so many hours of it. I'm sending you wishes for a restorative sleep tonight.

Thanks much, Friend Lee!!!  The sleep pattern has improved, as well as quality, so I'm good to go now!

Quote from: brian on November 22, 2011, 02:04:10 pm

I have decided to keep my travels to NZ-Australia in 2012 and am hoping to travel from Darwin to Perth (via Broome) in July/August. I do not like traveling in organised bus tours so may hire a car or more likely a campervan. It is a long way by myself (4000km) though I would probably take a month. I am trying to talk my sister and brother-in-law into coming with me. It would mean a bigger campervan. My sister is keen but my BIL will never make up his mind until the last minute and these things need booking. Camping grounds in Broome are notoriously full up during the dry season. I plan to travel by train from Mebourne to Adelaide then up the centre to Darwin and then back from Perth to Sydney.

Quote from: Kelda on November 22, 2011, 02:51:06 pm

A campervan trip.. sounds cool!

I've always said that I think a great vacation would be to be in a mobile home, driving across America.  Brian, that trip sounds great, and I hope it comes to pass.

Quote from: brian on November 23, 2011, 12:45:25 pm

Went there last May. It is really stupendous, buildings and gardens. I know why I had to book ahead and they give you timed entrance to the best buildings. I could post a hundred photos but I won't ;D

Happy Thanksgiving to all my US friends.

Thanks buddy, and I'm sure I speak for many others here when I say we'd love to see your pics here on BetterMost.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on November 23, 2011, 10:13:00 pm

Wishing you the greatest Thanksgiving Chuckles;

 :-*  Happy Thanksgiving, darlin'!


Today's destination, NYC, New York:

A tradition since 1924, the Macy's parade is as much a part of Thanksgiving day as turkey, cranberry sauce, and football.  Huge balloons in the shapes of cartoon and comics characters are the chief attraction, though the parade also features floats, marching bands, and finishes up with the seasonal arrival of Santa Claus.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2011, 10:39:22 pm

Meal is over and clean up is done here.

Bedtime soon, I work tomorrow, but it should be a very easy day.

;D

Hey, how about for the next Brokie gathering, we get a chef to make us a Cherpumple?

Never heard of a Cherpumple?  Well, you take a Cherry pie, an apple pie, and a pumpkin pie, each baked into a different cake layer, and then place them all on top of each other and frost like a cake.

The one in the picture below was cooked by a chef, it weighed at about 22 pounds.

:o  :D :D :D   

I can't believe someone would try to make something like this.









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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 25, 2011, 05:48:06 am

Sounds like you had a good day - and I'd give the cake a try - just a small slither though given the 3 cakes in one!! :p

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2011, 09:00:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Kelda, I'm not sure I'd even try that cake!  :o

It's Black Friday here in the US, but you couldn't PAY me to go shopping today!  I'm at work, getting filing done and putting up the Christmas decorations.

;D

Oh, and check this out!  At my job we're allowed to carry over 5 vacation days that we didn't use the prior year.  I always do this.  Anyway......with everything that's gone on here (Linda retired in April, June was renewal season, Margaret left on sick leave in July, Maria went for three weeks to Spain) I was not able to take any vacation time.  I took 7 days in November just before Chicago.  I thought I had 9 days left in total.....4 I had to use, and 5 that I would "carry over" to next year.

It turns out I have 14 days left.  :o

I have to use 9 days before the end of the year, or I lose them.  I won't let that happen, so I approached my supervisor.  We have year-end stuff that needs to be done, so I'd rather not take weeks off.  Maria told me that after today, I'll take off every Friday and Monday, so from now until the new year, I'll be only working Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  ;D

The one exception will be Friday, Dec. 23rd, as Maria already took that day off, so I will be here.




Today's destination, Léon Cathedral, Spain:

The walls of Léon's Gothic cathedral, which was begun in 1205, were built more with glass than with stone.  One hundred twenty-five stained-glass windows, three giant rose windows, and fifty-seven oculi fill the lofty interior with bejeweled shafts of light.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 25, 2011, 09:13:42 am

I can't actually see the cake as I'm at work, so maybe I'd change my mind if I see it!

I was going on description! But I'm constantly hungry at the moment!

That's a nice working week.... I can't believe you know how much vacation you have! I ALWAYS know exactly how much I have!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 25, 2011, 01:55:54 pm

Me too, Kelda. It says on my payslip every month.

But what a lovely surprise, Chuck!!  ;D 9 unexpected days!!  :o

You're gonna have a very easy and laid back rest of this year!

Working 3 days and off 4 days sounds absolutely perfect to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 25, 2011, 02:39:16 pm

As a teacher, I always had about 45 working days off each year and I looked forward to every one of them. Now life is one big holiday  ;D

I am on a roll today (except for a slight headache) as I joined 35,500 (population of Dunedin is 120,000) in our brand new covered stadium last night to see Elton John. I bought my tickets in February and they were not cheap and was a bit worried as , face it, I am really a classical music fan but have always enjoyed Elton as well.  Need not have worried. He played and sang continuously for 2 and a half hours and it was stupendous. I joined the crowd in roaring applause when he said he was in a happy period of his life with a wonderful partner and son.
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/188294/oh-what-knight

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on November 25, 2011, 07:21:50 pm

Quote from: brian on November 25, 2011, 02:39:16 pm

As a teacher, I always had about 45 working days off each year and I looked forward to every one of them. Now life is one big holiday  ;D

I am on a roll today (except for a slight headache) as I joined 35,500 (population of Dunedin is 120,000) in our brand new covered stadium last night to see Elton John. I bought my tickets in February and they were not cheap and was a bit worried as , face it, I am really a classical music fan but have always enjoyed Elton as well.  Need not have worried. He played and sang continuously for 2 and a half hours and it was stupendous. I joined the crowd in roaring applause when he said he was in a happy period of his life with a wonderful partner and son.
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/188294/oh-what-knight

Thats awesome Brian, thank you for sharing.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKmXRwjWYUM[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 25, 2011, 07:26:29 pm

Lawd have mercy........... :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2011, 09:28:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

Geeeez.....I feel like it's been forever since I've been here! 

*sweeps up, blows away dust and cobwebs*

So, we made it through Thanksgiving, now on to Christmas, New Year's, and my birthday!  ;D  :laugh:




Today's destination, Teatro Colon, Argentina:

Mikhail Barishnikov called it "the most beautiful of theaters I konw," and many other world-class performers hold fond memories of Teatro Colon, which opened in 1908.  The great stars who appeared in this, Buenos Aires' premier theater, included Anna Pavlova, Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso, and Luciano Pavarotti.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 29, 2011, 10:10:33 am

Good morning, Chuck!  Happy Back To Work Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 29, 2011, 10:20:36 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 22, 2011, 02:59:38 pm

No, he was from Perth, as Brian already said.
He lived in Broome Street in NYC though. Guess you mixed up those two.

Oh yes, that definitely must be it...thank you friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2011, 09:03:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Bowling was a mixed bag last night.......My team lost all three games, my two team-mates didn't bowl up to their usual standards.  However, all three of my games were all over 100, with a high of 133, so I'm not complaining.

;D


Today's destination, Kakadu National Park, Australia:

Five thousand rock paintings, some more than 25,000 years old, endure in the sandstone caves of Kakadu park - what the local museum calls "the greates body of rock art in the world."


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 30, 2011, 06:54:49 pm

You did your part, Chuck, on the bowling.

So you did well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2011, 08:33:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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December 1st!  The year is almost over, Christmas is almost here!

Today is also World AIDS Day.

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I often wonder what the world would be like if all those we lost to AIDS were still here.

Today's destination, Cape May, NJ:

The oldest seaside resort in the U.S., Cape May grows quiet in the off-season, but its Victorian hotels and guest houses aer never silent, and many of its quaint shops stay open for the popular Christmas season.  Deserted beaches offer contemplative strolling amid the sounds of wind and waves.


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Yaaaaaaaaaay!  My home state!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 02, 2011, 12:23:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2011, 08:33:19 am

I often wonder what the world would be like if all those we lost to AIDS were still here.

So true.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2011, 10:04:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

I've had a busy weekend, and I'm glad that I have tomorrow off, as I have a headache and plan to medicate before bed.

Friday I stayed up a little late getting some stuff done around the house.  Saturday was a bowling event (see my striking out section) and ended up tired.  Today I was up early for more bowling.  Tried to take a nap, but couldn't.  I got a bunch of my Christmas cards addressed and put into the mailbox today as well.

Tomorrow I'll be sleeping in (hopefully) as my car will be at the shop....not anything major, just some small stuf that needs to be done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2011, 08:32:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The work on Christmas Cards continues, they're going out in small stages, I hope to get more done today.

LOL

Getting ready for Christmas and year-end here at work as well......crunch time!  ;D




Today's destination, Lech, Austria.

Some of the choicest downhill skiing ( and aprés-ski) in the world can be found in the western reaches of the Austrian Alps.  Lech, the region's most charming village resort, has an unspoiled character and an indisputable air of exclusivity.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 06, 2011, 12:52:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2011, 08:32:33 am

Today's destination, Lech, Austria.

Some of the choicest downhill skiing ( and aprés-ski) in the world can be found in the western reaches of the Austrian Alps.  Lech, the region's most charming village resort, has an unspoiled character and an indisputable air of exclusivity.

(http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac355/denco83/Austria%20Arlberg%20January%202011/DSCN1907.jpg)

So is that where the expression "What a lech!" comes from?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2011, 08:56:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Bowling went well last night, I had a high score of 143 for my last game!  ;D  Unfortunately, we finished late, and I wasn't home unitl about midnight, so my ass is draggin' today!


Wishing you all a solemn Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day!



Today's destination:  Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Tabel Mountain rises more than 3,500 feet above Cape Town, an aptly named backdrop to the city's busy harbor.  The view is even better from the top of the mountain, looking back down at the city and out to sea.  A cable car system runs frequently, so you don't have to hike unless you want to.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2011, 01:04:08 pm

Chuck, I'm gonna miss these daily travel destinations next year.

I hope someone gives you a new travel calendar!  ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2011, 08:34:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Damn, it was windy last night!  I heard the rain pounding against the window and the wind knocking stuff around.  Looks like it's gone now, sun is coming out and it should help dry stuff out today.

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2011, 01:04:08 pm

Chuck, I'm gonna miss these daily travel destinations next year.

I hope someone gives you a new travel calendar!  ;D :-*

Well, Christmas is in a few weeks, we'll see what happens!  It has been cool posting the pics up of the calendar, but I think I'd need to be a billionaire to see all the places.


Today's destination:  Basilique de Sacré-Coeur, Paris, France.

Gleaming white and with a 273-foot central dome, the outside of Sacré-Coeur is almost confectionary.  Inside are one fo the world's largest mosaics, depicting Christ with outstreted arms, and a commanding view outward from the dome across the City of Lights.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2011, 09:35:08 am

You don't know windy Chuck!

Ive been sent home from work (with work to do at home.. boo!) due to 100 mile an hour winds and police forces have urged people not to travel between 2pm and 9pm today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2011, 09:42:31 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 08, 2011, 09:35:08 am

You don't know windy Chuck!

Ive been sent home from work (with work to do at home.. boo!) due to 100 mile an hour winds and police forces have urged people not to travel between 2pm and 9pm today.

Not a very good day to be wearing a kilt, eh wot?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 08, 2011, 04:04:17 pm

Quote from: Kelda on December 08, 2011, 09:35:08 am

You don't know windy Chuck!

Ive been sent home from work (with work to do at home.. boo!) due to 100 mile an hour winds and police forces have urged people not to travel between 2pm and 9pm today.

What's this with all this wind around the globe today? It is (and was yesterday) very windy here, too. Storms in other areas of Germany, but for me only strong winds.

Stay home and stay safe, Kelda!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2011, 09:42:31 am

Not a very good day to be wearing a kilt, eh wot?  ;D

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 08, 2011, 04:10:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2011, 08:34:49 am

Today's destination:  Basilique de Sacré-Coeur, Paris, France.

Gleaming white and with a 273-foot central dome, the outside of Sacré-Coeur is almost confectionary.  Inside are one fo the world's largest mosaics, depicting Christ with outstreted arms, and a commanding view outward from the dome across the City of Lights.


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Been there! :D
Many moons ago I was in Paris for exactly one day. Saw the Tour Eiffel, Sacré-Coeur and the artists of Montmartre.
Met a French family which invited us (all six of us) into their home, let us sleep there and even fed us all. And all lthis after we crashed into their car. Unbelievable.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 08, 2011, 05:36:09 pm

Paris is my favourite city. Spent 4 days there this year and nearly 2 weeks in both 2002 and 2007. In 2007 I took my sister who had only visited for a day before. She was a little worried about 11 days. At the end I said "Was it too long?" and she replied " No not long enough."
Recently our seniors movie group went to see "Midnight in Paris" I warned them I would be wrapt even if the movie was a little silly. Fortunately, being Sunday, the travel agents were all closed.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2011, 05:58:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2011, 09:42:31 am

Not a very good day to be wearing a kilt, eh wot?  ;D

Nope.. its miserable outside! It would be a scary sight if people were wearing kilts!!

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 08, 2011, 04:04:17 pm

What's this with all this wind around the globe today? It is (and was yesterday) very windy here, too. Storms in other areas of Germany, but for me only strong winds.

Stay home and stay safe, Kelda!

I have done..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2011, 08:44:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, my work schedule got all screwed up now!    :laugh:

You'll recall I had said I was supposed to be off every Friday and Monday.  Well, my supervisor (Maria) got a last minute invitation to a dinner party, and she needed to bake something for it, so she asked me if I would have a problem working today, and being off Monday & Tuesday next week.  I said that was OK for me, and then called and made appointments on Tuesday with the dentist (cleaning) and the barber (the hair I have is getting long :laugh).

Well, after that my coworker (Pam) came in yesterday and said something came up for her, and she needs Monday off.  ::)

Ok, so now next week I'm working Monday, off Tuesday (to keep my appointments) working Wednesday, off Thursday & Friday, and then the Monday of next week.

 :laugh:

If this keeps up, I'll need an assistant to keep track of the dates.



Today's destination:  Barbados

Sugarcane was the economic lifeblood of Barbados, a British possession until 1966.  Remaining evidences of the old plantations include sugar mills, which survive alongside the islands beaches and golf courses.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 09, 2011, 02:46:33 pm

Chuck, you have my sincere sympathies for having such a hard time keeping track of you free days.  

What a major pain it must be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2011, 09:07:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone had a great weekend!

I spent some time in NYC on Saturday, and was struck by the amount of people dressed like Santa, and elves, and various other Christmas characters and fashions.  I asked one of the Santas what was up, and they said it was "Santa Con".

???

A quick Google Search when I got home revealed this:

SantaCon is a mass gathering of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes parading publicly on streets and in bars in cities around the world. The focus is on spontaneity and creativity, while having a good time and spreading cheer and goodwill.

Sometimes known as Naughty Santas, Cheapsuit Santas, Santarchy, Santapalooza, and Santa Rampage, SantaCon incorporates elements of a flash mob in the context of cheerful bawdy and harmless behavior, the singing of naughty Christmas carols, and the giving of small gifts to strangers.

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Here is the Santa Con pic taken last year in Central Park.    :laugh:


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I found an official website and it says this on it:

Santacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason.

Spread XXXmas Cheer

Organize a reindeer game, toot a horn, hand out decorative homemade pornaments or offer your new friends a nip of your ‘nog. Santa gives gifts, so bring something to share! Ambitious Santas in the past have organized entire marching bands, brought mobile stripper poles and portable karaoke and gotten Santa’s britches in a twist with a giant Twister game. Don’t just go to the bar. RAISE the bar.

Leave Milk and Cookies

Santa gives back by donating to needy kids and families. Please bring at least two non-perishable items, and patronize the bars that have chosen to donate a portion of their Santacon proceeds to Toys for Tots.

Food will be collected at the start point by elves in leather thongs and delivered to the Food Bank for NYC.

Their site already has a clock counting down to the SantaCon for 2012.

http://nycsantacon.com/

I think it would be HYSTERICAL to have a Brokie meeting in NYC during Santa Con and take part.   :laugh:  I'm already working on an outfit.  I want to be a to be a "Santa Cowboy".  I found a cowboy santa hat on ebay and I've already purchased it.


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I plan on searching for a red denim jacket, and a pair of red jeans.  I wear them with my cowboy boots and belt with Brokeback belt buckle.  Should be a hoot!


Today's destination:  The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

More tha 100 Eastern/Western buildings and courtyards make up the Grand Palace, which was created two centuries ago by the Chakri dynasty of the Kingdom of Siam.  Five million tourists now visit each year, and the current king has moved to a smaller, quieter residence.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2011, 09:50:30 am

Santapalooza

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 12, 2011, 02:32:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2011, 09:07:00 am

I found an official website and it says this on it:

Santacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason.

Spread XXXmas Cheer

Organize a reindeer game, toot a horn, hand out decorative homemade pornaments or offer your new friends a nip of your ‘nog. Santa gives gifts, so bring something to share! Ambitious Santas in the past have organized entire marching bands, brought mobile stripper poles and portable karaoke and gotten Santa’s britches in a twist with a giant Twister game. Don’t just go to the bar. RAISE the bar.

Leave Milk and Cookies

Santa gives back by donating to needy kids and families. Please bring at least two non-perishable items, and patronize the bars that have chosen to donate a portion of their Santacon proceeds to Toys for Tots.

Food will be collected at the start point by elves in leather thongs and delivered to the Food Bank for NYC.

Their site already has a clock counting down to the SantaCon for 2012.

http://nycsantacon.com/

I think it would be HYSTERICAL to have a Brokie meeting in NYC during Santa Con and take part.   :laugh:  I'm already working on an outfit.  I want to be a to be a "Santa Cowboy".  I found a cowboy santa hat on ebay and I've already purchased it.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/KGrHqEOKnE2SrFcmBNy98E5BIw0_1.jpg)


I plan on searching for a red denim jacket, and a pair of red jeans.  I wear them with my cowboy boots and belt with Brokeback belt buckle.  Should be a hoot!

Gotta love it!  ;D  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 12, 2011, 03:31:58 pm

Chuck, that cowsanta hat is hilarious!!!   :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on December 12, 2011, 04:41:09 pm

(http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Man_Dressed_In_a_Santa_Suit_and_a_Cowboy_Hat_Running_and_Spinning_a_Lasso_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_101110-006903-050053.jpg)

What a great idea, I love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2011, 04:22:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Day off here today.  ;D

I'm at home at the moment, was busy this morning.  Got my teeth cleaned, haircut, did some shopping, bowling tonight!

;D

My car hit a milestone yesterday!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 13, 2011, 04:41:33 pm

Congrats Chuck's car!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 13, 2011, 05:16:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 13, 2011, 04:41:33 pm

Congrats Chuck's car!   ;D

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 14, 2011, 08:43:09 am

 Hiya Chuck.

Nice to see you are still here, and still have that great sense of humour.  :)

Hey, I've been trying to find where I put your postal address, in time to send a Xmas card.

My 'new' address is on my blog. I've had it for a while, but it seems like ages since I was last visited Bettermost.

Ciao.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2011, 09:11:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well!!!

10 days to Christmas!  Are you ready?

I was barely online yesterday, Tuesday night was a late night and then Wednesday was busy at work.  Bowling went well, and my high game was a 155, a new high for me.

;D


Today's destination:  Nara Koen, Japan

Anchoring the parkland called Nara Koen, the colossal bronze Daibutsu Buddha measures 53 feet high and was commissioned in 743, in the days when Nara was the capital of a newly united Japan.  It sits in a massive temple that is believed to be the world's largest wooden structure.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2011, 09:13:31 am

Quote from: underdown on December 14, 2011, 08:43:09 am

Hiya Chuck.

Nice to see you are still here, and still have that great sense of humour.  :)

Hey, I've been trying to find where I put your postal address, in time to send a Xmas card.

My 'new' address is on my blog. I've had it for a while, but it seems like ages since I was last visited Bettermost.

Ciao.  :)

Hiya buddy!  I'll go to your blog and get the address!  Thanks!

Mine is:

Chuck DiGuilio
367 Belleville Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

I sent a card to you already, but at your old address.   :laugh:  I'll try again!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 15, 2011, 06:58:16 pm

Hi, Chuck!

Congratulations on that "new high" bowling game Tuesday night.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2011, 11:29:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well!!!

Today I had the day off work.  I slept in, and then went into NYC to meet a friend.  We went to the Musuem of Sex, and then the Public Libaray of NYC.  Today was definitely an educational day.  We also had some coffee and then a snack at Hale & Hearty Soup.

Tomorrow is a White Elephant Party that I was invited to.  I've been asked to make stromboli, so I will do that tomorrow morning.  I also wanted to bring a dessert, so I made my White Chocolate Brownies.


Today's destination:  Cairo Egypt

In the ancient quarter of Cairo, modern life goes on amid congestion, poverty, and the legendary hospitality of the Egyptian people while graceful minarets and cultural monuments stand all around.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 17, 2011, 01:18:42 am

Chuck, thanks for your card!  You went with nice rather than naughty this year, I see.  ;D

Speaking of naughty, the Museum of Sex was a bit of a letdown, I thought.  Still, it's a worthy subject.  Maybe it'll get better as the years go on.  8)

What is the White Elephant you're bringing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 17, 2011, 05:36:46 am

Chuck, I think I've asked this before, in which case I've forgotten the answer  ::), but what's a white elephant party?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2011, 03:21:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well!!!

The gift is wrapped, the strombolis are cooked, the brownies are baked and plated, the chocolate vodka and soda is chilled.  I think I'm good to go for the White Elephant party at 4.

;D

Today's destination:  Fiji

The majority of Fiji's islands were formed through volcanic activity started around 150 million years ago. Today, some geothermal activity still occurs on the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni.  There are more than 300 islands that make up The Fiji Islands.  Because of the abundance of forest, mineral, and fish resources, Fiji is one of the most developed economies in the Pacific island realm. Today, the main sources of foreign exchange are its tourist industry and sugar exports.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2011, 04:43:34 pm

Quote from: Meryl on December 17, 2011, 01:18:42 am

Chuck, thanks for your card!  You went with nice rather than naughty this year, I see.  ;D

Speaking of naughty, the Museum of Sex was a bit of a letdown, I thought.  Still, it's a worthy subject.  Maybe it'll get better as the years go on.  8)

What is the White Elephant you're bringing?

Hiya Meryl!  I'm glad you got it!  ;D  As for "nice" rather than 'naughty' :laugh: I've decided to mail out the cards that Rich used to mail out.  Kinda my way of keeping him around for the holidays.  I hope that doesn't sound morbid.

I really liked te Museum of Sex.  I would like to see it expanded, but I thought it was very informative and humorous.

Quote from: Sason on December 17, 2011, 05:36:46 am

Chuck, I think I've asked this before, in which case I've forgotten the answer  ::), but what's a white elephant party?

Hiya Sonja!

To use BetterMost members as an example, let's say you are holding one.  You've invited me, Meryl, John, Monika, Paul and Lynne.

Everyone goes through their home and finds an ugly, tacky, or even broken item they no longer want, and they wrap it up as new.  The packages are arranged on a table and everyone draws a number from a bag.  Sonja, you pick #1 so you go first and pick and unwrap a present.  Meryl drew #2, so she goes next.  She has the option to open a new gift, or steal yours.  If she steals yours, you get to pick a new gift.  It goes on this way until all the gifts are open.  Because you went first and didn't get the option to steal, you can then walk around and choose one gift to steal, if you so want to.

After that, everyone just takes their tacky gift home and throws it out, because there is no emotional ties to it.  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 17, 2011, 04:56:40 pm

LOL, that sounds like a fun way to get rid of stuff you really don't want!  ;D

I could probably use a few of those parties....  ::)

I suppose there's a lof of laughs when the gifts are unwrapped.

Thanks for explaining, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 18, 2011, 07:00:28 am

 You already sent a card to the old address ?  :o

 Oh, I'm so sorry, Chuck. I changed post offices by a few kilometres because the new one is open Saturday morning (for parcel collection).  Unfortunately, the old one wouldn't let me use a redirection service, as they said it couldn't be done PO box to PO box.

 I did find your address, and sent a card on Friday. Hope it gets there in time.

 Hey, a white elephant party sounds great. We should start that kind of party going here. I guess it would be a good way to recycle.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 18, 2011, 10:48:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 17, 2011, 04:43:34 pm

Hiya Meryl!  I'm glad you got it!  ;D  As for "nice" rather than 'naughty' :laugh: I've decided to mail out the cards that Rich used to mail out.  Kinda my way of keeping him around for the holidays.  I hope that doesn't sound morbid.

I really liked te Museum of Sex.  I would like to see it expanded, but I thought it was very informative and humorous.

Hiya Sonja!

To use BetterMost members as an example, let's say you are holding one.  You've invited me, Meryl, John, Monika, Paul and Lynne.

Everyone goes through their home and finds an ugly, tacky, or even broken item they no longer want, and they wrap it up as new.  The packages are arranged on a table and everyone draws a number from a bag.  Sonja, you pick #1 so you go first and pick and unwrap a present.  Meryl drew #2, so she goes next.  She has the option to open a new gift, or steal yours.  If she steals yours, you get to pick a new gift.  It goes on this way until all the gifts are open.  Because you went first and didn't get the option to steal, you can then walk around and choose one gift to steal, if you so want to.

After that, everyone just takes their tacky gift home and throws it out, because there is no emotional ties to it.  lol

Close, Chuckie...except Sonja gets me a tin of herring because I'm special that way.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2011, 01:00:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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A new week has started, and it's only a week until Christmas!  ;D

I hope everyone who celebrates is ready!  ;D  I'm done!  All my cards are sent, and the shopping is done!

Today's destination:  Megeve France.

Designated a must for society's winter schedule by the Baroness de Rothschild in the 1950s, Megeve maintains its popularity as a quintessentially charming alpine village with an international vibe.  Horses still pull sleighs, the town center remains traditional, and woodland terrain makes for excellent cross-country skiing.
 
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 19, 2011, 02:12:49 pm

I wanna go to Zagreb, Croatia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 20, 2011, 08:50:29 am

I wanna go to NJ.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 20, 2011, 08:51:41 am

Hi Fi.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on December 20, 2011, 08:52:45 am

Hi, I am doing the rounds saying hello to long lost friends. I have been away too long. Hope all is well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:18:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  It's bowling night!  ;D

How is everyone today?  I'm doing well, catching up at work on stuff!

Happy Hannukah!!!

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Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on December 19, 2011, 02:12:49 pm

I wanna go to Zagreb, Croatia.

Hiya Big Brother Truman!  :-*  Is there any particular reason why?

Quote from: underdown on December 20, 2011, 08:50:29 am

I wanna go to NJ.  :)

Hiya buddy!  It's good to see you here!!!!  I would think you'd rather see NY instead of NJ!

Quote from: optom3 on December 20, 2011, 08:52:45 am

Hi, I am doing the rounds saying hello to long lost friends. I have been away too long. Hope all is well.

Fi!!!!  Darlin', it is sooooo good to see you here again!   :-*

Today's destination:  Museo Sorella, Madrid, Spain.

Often overlooked by those who rush to bigger and better known cultural stops, this gallery of the works of Joaquin Sorolla, Spain's foremost Impressionist painter, is Madrid's nicest small museum, offering an elegant, intimate experience in the artist's former home.
 
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 21, 2011, 07:57:06 am

Yep. Spain does have some really nice, interesting places.

I guess, so does NY.....

But you're in NJ, aren't you?


Nice to see Fi's beautiful smile on the page, too. That's two of us missing old friends.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2011, 09:39:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy  Hump Day to you all!

Geeeez, I'm tired, I was up way toooooo late last night!   :laugh:  I wore my Santa Cowboy hat to bowling last night, and I'm glad I did!  Everyone seemed to have some sort of holiday hat on, so it was good of me to think to wear it.

I left it in the car overnight, so I'm wearing it now as a joke at work!

Quote from: underdown on December 21, 2011, 07:57:06 am

Yep. Spain does have some really nice, interesting places.

I guess, so does NY.....

But you're in NJ, aren't you?

Nice to see Fi's beautiful smile on the page, too. That's two of us missing old friends.  :)

Hiya Rob!!  Yes, NY has nice places, and so does NJ.  Yes, I'm in NJ, but only about a 30 minute drive to NYC, so there's always something to do!  ;D

And yes, it's great to see Fiona here as well!  I've missed a lot of my BetterMost friends!!  I've seen Mandy posting about as well, now if we can get Shasta and Dev to come back more frequently as well......

Today's destination:  Cap L'Agulhas, South Africa.

The Cape of Good Hope gets all the attention, but nearby Cape L'Aguhas is actually the southermost point of the continent.  Head out from Capetown, and visit the Cape on yoru way to the famous Garden Route, a 130-mile stretch of road along coastal terrain of lakes, mountains, forests and golden beaches.
 
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 21, 2011, 12:42:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:18:15 am

Hiya Big Brother Truman!  :-*  Is there any particular reason why?


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Naw.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 21, 2011, 08:43:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2011, 11:18:15 am

I would think you'd rather see NY instead of NJ!

 :laugh:   :laugh:   :laugh:






Hi, Fi, good to see you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2011, 08:45:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The weekend and Christmas are fast approaching!

More issues with my time off.   :-X   :laugh:

One of the people I work for told me that there will be two new loans closing before the end of the year.  ::)  So the time off I planned on taking is gone now.  Oh well!   LOL

I'll be putting in my timesheet that I'll be taking the time off, otherwise I'll lose it.  Then when 2012 comes, I'll take days off, but list them as time worked, so it will all work out in the end.

Today's destination:  Panama Canal, Panama.

The epic Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century.  Completed in 1914 to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it is now in the midst of enlargement to accomdate today's mammoth cargo ships.  Most canal cruise ships offer onboard lecturers who describe the locks and their functions a the travelers make the 50-mile crossing.
 
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 22, 2011, 03:27:20 pm

Very interesting to actually see a picture of that canal, Chuck.  The land is so green around it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2011, 09:03:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Christmas Eve, eve!   :laugh:

It's sooooo nice to be done with everything, although I do have one more gift to buy.  My supervisor (Maria) gave me a gift on Wednesday, and I want to get one for her, but only just thougth of what to get her today.

I'll stop by a nearby drug store and get her a "basket of beauty", with lotions, files, and things like that.

Today's destination:  Terre-De-Haut, Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe.

The Iles Des Saintes, a small archipelago off the shore of Guadeoupe, is quiet and rural enough to make it an escape even for the Guadelopeans themselves.  Terre-De-Haut, the largets of the Saintes, is only slightly more tourist-oriented than the rest, wtih pastel cottages housing bed and breakfasts and winding trails good for hiking.
 
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2011, 03:48:42 pm

*does happy dance*

I have not been told I can leave early today.  To be honest, I'm not surprised, and Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we don't work Saturdays.

However, my plan has worked!  I emailed all the client's I do business with and reminded them that because Christmas and New Year's fall on Sundays this year, the bank is closed Monday.  I also told them there was a chance we'd leave early today and next Friday, and if they had anything that needed to be done, to get it to me before 2:00.

Well the morning was busy, but by the time lunch came, everything died!  ;D

I used the spare time to get my filing done and clean out my cube, and now I have 75 minutes to surf the 'net, and still get out on time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 23, 2011, 03:51:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 23, 2011, 03:48:42 pm

*does happy dance*

I have not been told I can leave early today.  To be honest, I'm not surprised, and Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we don't work Saturdays.

However, my plan has worked!  I emailed all the client's I do business with and reminded them that because Christmas and New Year's fall on Sundays this year, the bank is closed Monday.  I also told them there was a chance we'd leave early today and next Friday, and if they had anything that needed to be done, to get it to me before 2:00.

Well the morning was busy, but by the time lunch came, everything died!  ;D

I used the spare time to get my filing done and clean out my cube, and now I have 75 minutes to surf the 'net, and still get out on time!

Yay!

I also wrapped up my week at lunchtime - I can't work over 40 - and Monday and Tuesday were long days.

Merry Christmas, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2011, 03:56:46 pm

Quote from: Lynne on December 23, 2011, 03:51:45 pm

Yay!

I also wrapped up my week at lunchtime - I can't work over 40 - and Monday and Tuesday were long days.

Merry Christmas, Chuck!

Yay for  you too!


*does even happier dance*

We just got told we can leave at 3:00, in 5 mintues.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 23, 2011, 04:07:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 23, 2011, 03:56:46 pm

Yay for  you too!


*does even happier dance*

We just got told we can leave at 3:00, in 5 mintues.

Chuckie - you're like a kid at Christmastime! ;) :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 24, 2011, 12:41:41 pm

Enjoy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2011, 01:02:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's Christmas Eve!

My Christmas cards are done, my shopping and wrapping are done, my car is gassed up, I have a dinner party tonight, and then my brother's place tomorrow for lunch.

I wasn't tired last night, so I made a batch of white chocolate brownies for dessert tomorrow.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on December 25, 2011, 01:02:46 am

    Thanks for the card Chuck.  As I said elsewhere I am not sending them this year.  I still really appreciated
yours.  I also got friended today by Gene Pisseri on facebook.  That along with your sweet card, brought Richard right back to me here.  Happy Holidays, and have a wonderful new year. :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 25, 2011, 08:42:29 am

Yes, i got mine too.. thanks Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 25, 2011, 12:23:42 pm

Merry Christmas, Chuck!  :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2011, 12:30:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Holidays!

I hope that whatever holiday you are celebrating this time of year, that you are enjoying yourself to the fullest.

If you are not celebrating anything today, I hope that you are enjoying your day.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on December 25, 2011, 01:02:46 am

Thanks for the card Chuck.  As I said elsewhere I am not sending them this year.  I still really appreciated yours.  I also got friended today by Gene Pisseri on facebook.  That along with your sweet card, brought Richard right back to me here.  Happy Holidays, and have a wonderful new year. :D

Quote from: Kelda on December 25, 2011, 08:42:29 am

Yes, i got mine too.. thanks Chuck!

You're welcome Janice & Kelda!   I don't expect cards back (but it's fun to get them) but I'm not the best when it comes to making phone calls.  The cards are my way to send out messages so those who receive them know that I'm thinking of them.  If I sent you are card, you're a friend.  ;D  If I didn't send you a card, it's because I don't have your address!  :laugh:

I used to send out cards that Meryl once called "naughty"  :laugh:  I enjoy irreverant humor, so my card selection reflected that.  However, after losing Rich, I wanted to send out the cards he did, it was my way of keeping his memory alive.  Everyone who gets one always comments on the cards, either that it made them think of Rich, or if it's someone who didn't know Rich, that they never knew there were "Western" Christmas cards.  My only reservation with the cards is that they alll seem to say "Merry Christmas" on then instead of "Happy Holidays", which is why when I put my message on them, I say "Happy Holidays".

Dinner last night with my friends was great, lots of laughs, lots of food, and a great time.  I'll be leaving in about 30 minutes to lunch with my brother and sister-in-law, and our gift bag exchange.

;D

See you all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 25, 2011, 12:40:42 pm

Merry Christmas, Chuck, and have a great time at your brother's!!!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 25, 2011, 09:37:22 pm

Merry Christmas, Chuck!

And everyone else!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2011, 05:21:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It was sooooo nice to have today off!  ;D

Slept in today, had a light breakfast and lunch, did the crossword, and baked 3 dozen white chocolate brownies to put out at work tomorrow.

I hope everyone has had a great day, and a great holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2011, 08:50:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here I am, back in my cube at work!  LOL

Well, it's was a great weekend, and I have no complaints, other than the weight I've gained.  ::)  I'll take care of that when the new year starts!

It's very quiet at work......very few people are here, and I have my radio off.  Since December arrived, I had the "Lite FM" station on to hear Christmas music.  I generally don't listen to the radio at work, so now I'm adjusting to the quiet again.

 :laugh:

Today's travel destination:

Gstaad, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Royalty adn the world's celebrities ski in Gstaad, with its 155 miles of downhill runs and 60 miles of cross-coutry trails.  At the confluence of four alpine valleys, it is the pear of the magnificent Bernese Oberland, one of the world's best winter playgrounds.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 27, 2011, 09:03:01 am

Good morning, Chuckie  :-*

I almost always have headphones on while working - all the activity in the other cubes distracts me.  I usually cannot do any sort of streaming like internet radio or Pandora from the work computer because of the bandwidth limits, so I'm now plugged into the phone for this.  Before the smartphone, it was CDs...and did you know we were talking about 8 track tapes the other day?

Did you ever have one? And what was your first?  Mine was Alabama, Mountain Music.

My first 45 was the Beatles, Eight Days A Week when I was about 10 - but that's a story and a question for Kelda, I think...going over there...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2011, 10:01:50 am

Quote from: Lynne on December 27, 2011, 09:03:01 am

Before the smartphone, it was CDs...and did you know we were talking about 8 track tapes the other day?

Did you ever have one? And what was your first?  Mine was Alabama, Mountain Music.

My first 45 was the Beatles, Eight Days A Week when I was about 10 - but that's a story and a question for Kelda, I think...going over there...

I've never had an 8-track tape.  My first full length album was on vinyl, some compilation of hits that I can't remember.

The first full length album I got all for the same artist was Nena's 99 Luftballons.

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on December 27, 2011, 10:04:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2011, 10:01:50 am

I've never had an 8-track tape.  My first full length album was on vinyl, some compilation of hits that I can't remember.

The first full length album I got all for the same artist was Nena's 99 Luftballons.

;D


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It had to be.  :laugh: 8) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2011, 10:06:38 am

Quote from: Lynne on December 27, 2011, 10:04:29 am

It had to be.  :laugh: 8) :-*

LOL

I even remember that sticker in the top right corner that said "Contains the hit single "99 Luftballons" and "Just A Dream".

That was the second single, which flopped.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2011, 02:00:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2011, 10:01:50 am

I've never had an 8-track tape.  My first full length album was on vinyl, some compilation of hits that I can't remember.

The first full length album I got all for the same artist was Nena's 99 Luftballons.

;D


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Why am I not surprised...?    ::) ;D 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2011, 08:42:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I'm in the office, and I'm the only one here again!   :laugh:

It's nice and quiet, the tree is lit, as is the menorrah with all the candles (well, lightbulbs)....in a few days it will be New Year's Day and we can kiss another holiday season and another year good-bye.

I have been totally neglecting my weight and exercise routines and it is showing.  My clothes are getting tight.  So once again it is back to healthy eating and exercise, and another attempt to get under 200 pounds.

It would be cool to show off a svelt new figure for the Boston AIDS Walk in June.  ;D

Today's travel destination:

The Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada

The over-the-top glitz of the Strip is slowly ceding ground to top-of-the-line luxary, but you can still find an all-you-can-eat buffet, a wedding chapel, and , of course, lots of big shiny places for gambling around the clock.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2011, 09:23:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I'm in the office, and I'm the only one here again!   :laugh:

People should start strolling in at 9, but I like getting here at 7.  I'm one of the few (sometimes the only) one here, I get caught up on work, no emails or phonecalls to distract me, and it's peaceful.

I'm hoping that they'll let us out tomorrow at 3:00 like they did for Christmas.  I sent an email to my clients to let them know it was possible we'd be dismissed early, they all listened at Christmas and got me their banking stuff by noon.   I hope they do the same tomorrow.

Today's travel destination:

Copacabana Beach, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Sun-seekers and sand castles are out in force on the famous beach at Copacabana during the December holidays, as the Brazilian summer heats up.  In just two day's time, the beach will fill with thousands of revelers dressed in white, who come to kick-off the New Year's celebration with music, dance, and fireworks.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 29, 2011, 02:21:28 pm

So do you work flexi Chuck? Can you leave early if you come in early?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2011, 03:55:26 pm

Quote from: Kelda on December 29, 2011, 02:21:28 pm

So do you work flexi Chuck? Can you leave early if you come in early?

Mostly, yes.

The "normal" work day would be either 9 - 6 or 8 - 5 with an hour lunch.  I work 7 - 4, so I beat the traffic both coming and leaving.

Oh, and I was also told I can wear jeans tomorrow to work.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 29, 2011, 11:42:05 pm

Have a good last work day of the year, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2011, 09:13:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Last Friday of the year!

It's going to be a dead day here, very few people will be in the office!  We're all wearing jeans and casual tops instead of business attire.  It's also Pay Day!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

;D

My immediate supervisor is bringing in breakfast sandwiches for a few of us, she's getting me taylor ham, bacon and cheese on a bagel.  Yum!  My last one of these for 2011 before I throw myself back onto the diet for 2012.

I'm also going out for dinner with a few of the guys from the gay bowling league so that will be fun, and then tomorrow I'm baking some stromboli (by request) for the New Year's Eve party I'm going to.

Today's travel destination:

The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

One of the world's gerat New Year's Eve celebrations takes place at the Eiffel Tower, where Parisians and international visitors of all ages and types gather, bearing wine and small fireworks.  A lighthearted party reaches its culmination when a massive fireworks display explodes at midnight and the new year begins.  You can also join the festivities along the Champs-Elysees, or-for a more serene perspective-head up to the Sacré-Coeur for a few of Paris illuminated by the pyrotechnic show.  Bonne Anee!


(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/chatwinb/DSC01225.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on December 31, 2011, 11:02:33 am

Happy New Year's Eve To All!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2012, 12:16:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/bntint/Angels%20Fairies/cowboyangel.jpg)

It's a new year, so it's time for some minor changes here.

;D

My "Magical Angel" may make appearances in the future, but I decided that I will vary the image each day.  Today felt like a "Cowboy Angel" kinda day.


The travel destinations are gone as well, unless I receive a similar styled calendar for my birthday.  LOL   I've already got 3 different calendars, and don't plan on buying another.   However, I wouldn't object to a 4th appearing, as I always make use of them.

;D

This morning has been busy, and in spite of it all, I managed to get the office "undecorated" and back to "pre-holiday" status, although I think we all have "post-holiday" blues.

Kinda feels like "Brokie Blues"!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 03, 2012, 12:35:01 pm

Awww.. but magical angel = chuck!

And no more places of the day.. I enjoyed it .. Matt buy him another!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 03, 2012, 03:54:45 pm

 Hi people.
 Hey, Chuck, I received your western xmas card. Many thanks for that.  :-*
It arrived on the Wednesday / first business day after xmas, so must have been almost at the post office just before they closed for the holidays.

I posted or delivered quite a few cards, and received 3 that took pride of place in the kitchen.  :)
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 03, 2012, 04:01:41 pm

 Oh. When I logged on to BM, there were 65 guests & 6 members (1 hidden) listed.

Isn't it strange that there are so many guests compared to the number of members ! ... And stranger still that someone needs to be hidden?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2012, 04:02:19 pm

Hello Rob!

I received yours as well!  I got it just a few days before Christmas, and I hang all the cards I get in my bedroom so I can see them each morning.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 03, 2012, 04:42:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2012, 04:02:19 pm

Hello Rob!

I received yours as well!  I got it just a few days before Christmas, and I hang all the cards I get in my bedroom so I can see them each morning.

;D

Whew. Glad it arrived in time.  :)
I hope you are having a good start to the new year, Chuck.
I'm still on hols, and officially start back at the office on the 9th. Plenty to do at home, 'tho, and lots of work to do on the website, between mowing grass and general gardening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 03, 2012, 06:02:28 pm

Hi, Rob.

Gardening!   ::)

Well, enjoy the warm weather down there.  We won't be doing any gardening up here for quite some time, but at least there's no snow yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 03, 2012, 07:26:05 pm

Quote from: underdown on January 03, 2012, 04:01:41 pm

Oh. When I logged on to BM, there were 65 guests & 6 members (1 hidden) listed.

Isn't it strange that there are so many guests compared to the number of members ! ... And stranger still that someone needs to be hidden?  ???

I would not take any notice of that. It never showsme as logged in. At the moment there is one guest only at your page.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2012, 08:30:16 pm

Quote from: brian on January 03, 2012, 07:26:05 pm

I would not take any notice of that. It never showsme as logged in. At the moment there is one guest only at your page.

          I agree.  I wonder why the guests don't just join?  Or maybe they are
cookies, and not real people.  ?? 

   I love love the cowboy angel.  You should make him your new icon..             :)   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 03, 2012, 08:36:25 pm

I vote for cookies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2012, 09:39:53 pm

Quote from: dejavu on January 03, 2012, 08:36:25 pm

I vote for cookies.

Cookies!

Yum!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 04, 2012, 09:31:26 am

Quote from: Sason on January 03, 2012, 09:39:53 pm

Cookies!

Yum!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Yep, they'll be google spiders..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_crawler

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2012, 09:45:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20060923035415/gw/images/8/83/Female_Paragon_Dance.gif)

So…..how is everyone on this happy hump day?

I found this dancing woman today, and thought she was cool.

I’m tired!   Bowling ran late, and I didn’t get home until about midnight!  Ugh!!!!   I need all the beauty sleep I can get!    :laugh:  However, next week my team is “Team Of The Week”, meaning we get to supply the music for everyone to listen to.  I’m doing three freestyle CDs.

Yeah baby!!!!!

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2012, 12:16:11 pm

It's a new year, so it's time for some minor changes here.

Quote from: Kelda on January 03, 2012, 12:35:01 pm

Awww.. but magical angel = chuck!

Awwww!  Like I said, he’ll make appearances from time to time!  No worries!  I just decided I wanted to see some different things here.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2012, 08:30:16 pm

I love love the cowboy angel.  You should make him your new icon..             :)   :)

Thank ya, darlin’!  I may have to make him repeat every once and a while!  It’s good to see you here!!!!  I hope you’re doing well!  :-*

Quote from: Kelda on January 03, 2012, 12:35:01 pm

And no more places of the day.. I enjoyed it .. Matt buy him another!!

Well, there may be one on the way.  My good buddy Matthew (Mr. Forgetful) didn’t send me my Christmas gift in a timely manner….it’s on its way now!  :laugh:  There may be a calendar in the package.  If so, the locations resume.  If not…..oh well!

Quote from: underdown on January 03, 2012, 04:01:41 pm

Oh. When I logged on to BM, there were 65 guests & 6 members (1 hidden) listed.

Isn't it strange that there are so many guests compared to the number of members ! ... And stranger still that someone needs to be hidden?

Well, I can’t explain the number of guests, but as for the ‘hidden’ part, that can come in handy at times.  I’ve never used it here, but on another website, we called it going into “ghost mode”.  I used it there a few times, because there were days I’d get tons of messages/PMs and it would inhibit my time there.  By going into “ghost mode” no one would see me for a bit, and not expect messages at that time.

Quote from: brian on January 03, 2012, 07:26:05 pm

I would not take any notice of that. It never showsme as logged in. At the moment there is one guest only at your page.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on January 03, 2012, 08:30:16 pm

I agree.  I wonder why the guests don't just join?  Or maybe they are cookies, and not real people.  ??

I’m thinking they’re “spiders” or something of that nature, and not real people.  There were times when I was seeing a ton of “guests” on my blog, and I think it was related to me putting the locations up.  I would talk about the “daily travel” location, and people doing google searches on those areas would be directed there.

Quote from: dejavu on January 03, 2012, 08:36:25 pm

I vote for cookies.

Quote from: Sason on January 03, 2012, 09:39:53 pm

Cookies!

Yum!

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/rockstarsau/chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt244/LadyKaya9/cookies.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2012, 01:21:33 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 04, 2012, 09:31:26 am

:laugh: :laugh:

Yep, they'll be google spiders..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_crawler

I know. But I much prefer the yummi kind of cookies.

Esp if they've got chocolate in them!   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2012, 01:31:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2012, 09:45:06 am

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/rockstarsau/chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt244/LadyKaya9/cookies.jpg)

 ;D ;D

 Exactly!!


Love the dancing woman, Chuck! She's very cool indeed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 04, 2012, 02:05:19 pm

The dancing woman, at one point, looks like she might be bowling a coconut down a dirt path in Tanzania or Zimbabwe.  Was that what drew her to you?

Watched "The Big Lebowski" the other night for the zillionth time.  Classic movie with hilarious characters.  John Turturro in that purple jumpsuit with the berry pink pinky always cracks me up.  Hard to get that vision out of my head when I watch him in serious movies since.

You get to set the playlist for next Tuesday, Chuck?  Man-oh-man, those fellas are going to have a lot of trouble bowling if they can't stop dancing.  Or was that the idea???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 04, 2012, 10:55:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2012, 09:45:06 am

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/rockstarsau/chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg)

(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt244/LadyKaya9/cookies.jpg)

 :laugh:   :laugh:

No, EAT those cookies, don't delete them!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 05, 2012, 01:32:27 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2012, 07:03:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/CompactPussycatAni.gif)

How's that for a crazy car?  LOL  :laugh:  That car was the "Compact Pussycat" and was part of a cartoon I used to watch as a kid called "The Wacky Races".

While on the subject of cars......I may be going on a brief roadtrip soon.  ;D  I was asked to take part in another bowling tournament, and it's in Connecticut in February.  I'm deciding if I really want to do it, but I'm leaning towards it.

Oh, and the "season of giving" is continuing at work!  I walked into the office today and found a giftbag on my chair with a card.  It was from one of my coworkers and in her card she wrote "I saw this and thought of you."








(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/IMG-20120105-000471.jpg)


;D

Quote from: Sason on January 04, 2012, 01:31:48 pm

Love the dancing woman, Chuck! She's very cool indeed!

I think so too!  Pretty different!

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 04, 2012, 02:05:19 pm

The dancing woman, at one point, looks like she might be bowling a coconut down a dirt path in Tanzania or Zimbabwe.  Was that what drew her to you?

Not really.  If I remember correctly, I typed in "Happy Dance" and she was one of the results, and I took her.

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 04, 2012, 02:05:19 pm

Watched "The Big Lebowski" the other night for the zillionth time.  Classic movie with hilarious characters.  John Turturro in that purple jumpsuit with the berry pink pinky always cracks me up.  Hard to get that vision out of my head when I watch him in serious movies since.

I gotta say, I never saw that movie.  I'm not much of a movie-goer, so while I've heard it's good, never seen it.

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 04, 2012, 02:05:19 pm

You get to set the playlist for next Tuesday, Chuck?  Man-oh-man, those fellas are going to have a lot of trouble bowling if they can't stop dancing.  Or was that the idea???

Yuppers, I get to set the playlist.  I know a few people who have said they can't wait to hear what I hit them with.  LOL  If you remember and liked acts like Lisa-Lisa, Exposé, The Cover Girls, George Lamond, and Sweet Sensation, you'd like it too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 05, 2012, 07:08:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2012, 07:03:38 pm

Oh, and the "season of giving" is continuing at work!  I walked into the office today and found a giftbag on my chair with a card.  It was from one of my coworkers and in her card she wrote "I saw this and thought of you."



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/IMG-20120105-000471.jpg)

These are cute!

How sweet of her!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2012, 08:52:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e223/tROyhREe/Gay_Flag.jpg)

TGIF everyone!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  I plan on sleepin in tomorrow!  Other than that, nothing more exciting than reading, maybe some writing.

I do have a $25.00 gift card to Macy's and a $50.00 gift card to FYE, maybe I'll do some shopping......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 06, 2012, 12:56:53 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Reading and writing sound like a good idea...and of course, sleeping in!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 06, 2012, 01:16:52 pm

Aww! Cool Xmas Decorations!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 06, 2012, 01:24:44 pm

Love the cowboy boot ornaments! So sweet of your cowworker! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 08, 2012, 07:26:09 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 06, 2012, 01:24:44 pm

Love the cowboy boot ornaments! So sweet of your cowworker! :)

Yep. Beautiful ornaments.
Was 'cow-worker' a pun ?  :)
*
*
(I thought they were real boots)  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 08, 2012, 07:40:29 am

Today is the last day of my holiday  :)

Tomorrow, it's back to work for a rest. At least physically.
Gardening & digging & cutting grass was getting a bit much, 'tho I did get a bit more of a tan.
Also spent quite a bit of time with my daughter, Melanie, who was visiting from sunny Queensland.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 08, 2012, 07:44:32 am

Quote from: underdown on January 08, 2012, 07:26:09 am

Was 'cow-worker' a pun ?  :)
*
*

 :laugh:
No, it was a real typo! But so fitting. :laugh: :laugh:
Maybe a Freudian slip, who knows?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2012, 08:50:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo61/classysassyrn/DAYS/monday.jpg)

Yuppers, once again, it's Monday.

 ::)

Although I shouldn't complain.  I have every weekend off, as well as holidays.  But it's human nature to complain, or at least it seems to be.

 :laugh:

I'll be off on Monday (16th) for MLK Jr.'s birthday.  That's a plus!  I need to decide what kind of post I'm going to put up this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 09, 2012, 08:58:03 am

 I hope you got through Moanday ok, Chuck.

 And tomorrow is Chooseday. 'Tho what choice do we have but to go to work?  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 08:27:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Smiley12-1.gif)

Yup, it's bowling night!  That means late night out, and cranky morning tomorrow!

 :laugh:

It's also my team's night to be "Team of the Week", so I'm providing the music.  Freestyle baby!

So in between bowling, I'll be doing this....



(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/omgitsdonnaxo/Gifs/1299774495_justin-bieber-dancing.gif)

 :laugh:

Quote from: underdown on January 09, 2012, 08:58:03 am

I hope you got through Moanday ok, Chuck.

And tomorrow is Chooseday. 'Tho what choice do we have but to go to work?  :-\

Yup, got through Monday just fine!  And if I had a choice, I'd choose to win the lottery and spend my time visiting Brokies.  Sounds like you had some nice time with your daughter, buddy!  Glad to hear that!

;D

Speaking of Brokies, got a quick phone call from Matthew the other day......he'll be spending a lot of time in the air and away from NZ, and he gave me an early "birthday" call, because he'd most likely be in the air on my actual birthday, and didn't want to miss it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 09:46:31 am

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/omgitsdonnaxo/Gifs/1299774495_justin-bieber-dancing.gif)

MY EYES!!!  AAAAAAHHH!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 10, 2012, 11:55:52 am

Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 09:46:31 am

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/omgitsdonnaxo/Gifs/1299774495_justin-bieber-dancing.gif)

MY EYES!!!  AAAAAAHHH!!!

Here, Paolo:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/a1f16028.jpg)


Hope it's all better now. ;) ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 12:51:45 pm

You think there's nothing worse than having to go to the bathroom, and you push on the stall door and it swings open, but someone is there who didn't lock the door properly.

But it can get worse......if the person inside is your boss.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 01:12:18 pm

Here, Chuckles:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/a1f16028.jpg)


Hope it's all better now. ;) ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2012, 01:17:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 12:51:45 pm

You think there's nothing worse than having to go to the bathroom, and you push on the stall door and it swings open, but someone is there who didn't lock the door properly.

But it can get worse......if the person inside is your boss.......

Always check for feet under the doorway before opening the stall door.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 02:15:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 12:51:45 pm

You think there's nothing worse than having to go to the bathroom, and you push on the stall door and it swings open, but someone is there who didn't lock the door properly.

But it can get worse......if the person inside is your boss.......

Depends.....is your boss female or male?   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 02:20:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2012, 02:15:45 pm

Depends.....is your boss female or male?   8)

Why would a female be in the men's room?   ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2012, 02:30:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 02:20:12 pm

Why would a female be in the men's room?   ???

I can think of a number of reasons. ...  ::)

Of course, initially you just said "bathroom." You didn't specify that you were in the Men's Room. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 02:49:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 02:20:12 pm

Why would a female be in the men's room?   ???

Haven't you seen Ally McBeal?  Remember the "unisex"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 02:49:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 02:20:12 pm

Why would a female be in the men's room?   ???

It could be you went into the wrong loo. Wouldn't that be even more embarassing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 03:12:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2012, 02:30:43 pm

I can think of a number of reasons. ...  ::)

Of course, initially you just said "bathroom." You didn't specify that you were in the Men's Room. ...  8)

You are correct, I should've stated "Men's Room".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 03:13:43 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 02:49:14 pm

Haven't you seen Ally McBeal?  Remember the "unisex"?

Haven't ever really watched Ally McBeal, but I had heard they had a unisex bathroom.  We don't have that here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 03:14:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2012, 02:49:15 pm

It could be you went into the wrong loo. Wouldn't that be even more embarassing?

I have never accidentally gone into the wrong loo.

That being said, I was here on a Saturday and was the only one in the building, and curiosity got the better of me, and I went into the Women's room to see what it was like. 

It was bigger than ours, and had a bigger mirror.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 10, 2012, 03:19:20 pm

Ive accidently done into the wrong on but always realised quickly due to urinals!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 03:24:32 pm

I think we've all missed the point here....


Chuckie, that must have been really awful. For both you and your boss.
I hope it won't affect your relation in a negative way for you.

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 03:29:14 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2012, 03:24:32 pm

I think we've all missed the point here....

I thought the point was to make fun of Chuckie.

*runs from blog*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 10, 2012, 03:43:49 pm

I have often worked where there was only one staff toilet (especially school libraries) so am conscious of locking the door. I think it is his boss who should be embarrassed (if anyone)  not Chuck. The boss forgot to lock the door.
Actually my library assistant of 7 years (1995 to 2002) is coming to NZ to visit me in 3 weeks. We have remained good friends. Even though he knows I am gay, her husband would only allow her to come when my sister is also visiting.  But, as I am use to living alone, I will need to remember to shut the bathroom door.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 03:55:38 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 03:29:14 pm

I thought the point was to make fun of Chuckie.

*runs from blog*

That is so callous and coldhearted!

Just goes to show the general lack of sensitivity and true empathy among Chuckie's "friends".

Poor Chuckie....   :( :-\ :'(

Who needs enemies with "friends" like this?   ::) ::)



Nevermind these bastards Chuck! I am your true friend!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 03:58:23 pm

Quote from: brian on January 10, 2012, 03:43:49 pm

I have often worked where there was only one staff toilet (especially school libraries) so am conscious of locking the door. I think it is his boss who should be embarrassed (if anyone)  not Chuck. The boss forgot to lock the door.
Actually my library assistant of 7 years (1995 to 2002) is coming to NZ to visit me in 3 weeks. We have remained good friends. Even though he knows I am gay, her husband would only allow her to come when my sister is also visiting.  But, as I am use to living alone, I will need to remember to shut the bathroom door.  :)

What is she, a slave or something?

What kind of marriage is that when she can't see her friends without asking her husband??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 04:00:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2012, 03:55:38 pm

That is so callous and coldhearted!

Just goes to show the general lack of sensitivity and true empathy among Chuckie's "friends".

Poor Chuckie....   :( :-\ :'(

Who needs enemies with "friends" like this?   ::) ::)

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/stoopid.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 04:05:50 pm

I sometimes deliberately goes into the men's loo.

If there's only one or two toilets of each kind at some event where the majority of people are women, there will usually be a mile long queue to the women's toilet, while the men's toilet is empty. In that case I often use the men's.
When other women see that, they also do it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2012, 04:10:11 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2012, 04:00:13 pm

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/southendmd/misc/stoopid.gif)

What happened to your beard, Paul?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 04:39:24 pm

With Paul's help, Stupid Girl returns!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


It's nice to see my blog so active today!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2012, 05:12:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 03:14:53 pm

I have never accidentally gone into the wrong loo.

That being said, I was here on a Saturday and was the only one in the building, and curiosity got the better of me, and I went into the Women's room to see what it was like. 

It was bigger than ours, and had a bigger mirror.

Did it have a sofa or some place for users to lie down?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2012, 05:15:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2012, 04:05:50 pm

I sometimes deliberately goes into the men's loo.

If there's only one or two toilets of each kind at some event where the majority of people are women, there will usually be a mile long queue to the women's toilet, while the men's toilet is empty. In that case I often use the men's.
When other women see that, they also do it.

I've never used the women's room, but I always use the "handicapped stall" here it work. It's not so claustrophobic as the regular stalls because it's roomy enough for a wheelchair.

Presently we have no one working here who uses a wheelchair for mobility.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on January 10, 2012, 05:57:01 pm

My reason is cleaness. I convince myself that this is the best way.

1) Handicapped toilet
2) Mens                   
3) Women
4) Forrest

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 10, 2012, 07:06:35 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2012, 03:58:23 pm

What is she, a slave or something?

What kind of marriage is that when she can't see her friends without asking her husband??

We meet often for lunch when I am in Australia but it is a bit different coming to stay with me in another country for 2 weeks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 11, 2012, 02:40:06 am

Quote from: brian on January 10, 2012, 07:06:35 pm

We meet often for lunch when I am in Australia but it is a bit different coming to stay with me in another country for 2 weeks.

Yes, of course it is.

But still, I can't see how a woman in a country like Australia can let herself be ruled by her husband like that.

But, it's nobody's bussiness but theirs, I guess. (certainly not mine, anyway)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 11, 2012, 07:34:17 am

Quote from: Sason on January 11, 2012, 02:40:06 am

Yes, of course it is.

But still, I can't see how a woman in a country like Australia can let herself be ruled by her husband like that.

But, it's nobody's bussiness but theirs, I guess. (certainly not mine, anyway)

A lot of men here in Oz are like that.
But there are also a lot of men here who would like their wives to go overseas to visit another man for 2 weeks.  ;D

... And probably a lot of women who would love to spend 2 weeks with a nice fella like Brian.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 11, 2012, 07:44:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2012, 08:27:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yup, it's bowling night!  That means late night out, and cranky morning tomorrow!

 :laugh:

It's also my team's night to be "Team of the Week", so I'm providing the music.  Freestyle baby!

So in between bowling, I'll be doing this....



(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/omgitsdonnaxo/Gifs/1299774495_justin-bieber-dancing.gif)

  What ?  Scratching your, ummm, head ?

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2012, 10:06:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Bowling went really well last night!  ;D

I managed to score a 157 in my first game, and get 4 strikes in a row.  Very cool!

Everyone also seemed to like my music, I had a few people come up to me and say it was good to hear these songs again.  ;D

I changed the alarm last night, but forgot to set it, so I woke up at the time I'm usually arriving at work!  :o

Thankfully I got ready quickly and the traffic was light today, so I still got to work before most people, so no one knows how late I was, so I can still leave at my usual time!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 11, 2012, 10:41:32 am

I'm so glad they liked the music, Chuck.  Do you have a playlist in mind already for a follow-up gig later in the season?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 11, 2012, 12:06:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 11, 2012, 10:06:37 am

Bowling went really well last night!  ;D

I managed to score a 157 in my first game, and get 4 strikes in a row.  Very cool!

Yeehaw!!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 11, 2012, 12:37:06 pm

Quote from: underdown on January 11, 2012, 07:34:17 am

A lot of men here in Oz are like that.
But there are also a lot of men here who would like their wives to go overseas to visit another man for 2 weeks.  ;D

... And probably a lot of women who would love to spend 2 weeks with a nice fella like Brian.

And apparently good friends who would love to spend 2 weeks with you, despite their tyrannic husband!

Have fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 11, 2012, 12:50:54 pm

I cannot find an "embarrassed smiley" that will work here.
Actually I think it is a matter of perception, remember my friends are in their 60's. I have another friend, Jill,  coming to stay with me for a few days in March.
She and her husband were very close with another couple. One couple returned to live in UK. Many years later Jill's husband was killed in a car accident. Then Maureen in England died.  Tony, her husband, came back to Australia and bought a van. He asked Jill to join him touring North west Australia. She had the van and he had a tent for sleeping. However Jill was very worried about going and talked with me and others about perceptions. I told her to go. She, like me recently, has since stayed with Tony in England.

Actually Trudy and my sister will be staying here a week then we are going north for a week and Trudy will be flying home from Wellington. My sister will continue on with me further north for another 10 days and fly home from Auckland then I will take about 4/5 days to drive back alone. I am sure I will enjoy myself but the company of a nice young man would be better  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 11, 2012, 01:27:59 pm

I'm not quite sure what the word 'perception' means in this context, Brian.

Does it mean "What are people going to think about me?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 11, 2012, 02:42:14 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 11, 2012, 01:27:59 pm

I'm not quite sure what the word 'perception' means in this context, Brian.

Does it mean "What are people going to think about me?"

I took it to mean that, yes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 11, 2012, 02:54:17 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 11, 2012, 02:42:14 pm

I took it to mean that, yes.

Ok, thanks Kelda. I wasn't sure.


In that case I would say: Fuck perception!

If you're around 60, you sure are old enough to give a damn what people are thinking about you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 11, 2012, 04:25:36 pm

Hey Chuck I hope your doing well and exited about your up coming birthday. I will be celebrating it by actually going someplace away from home and NOT attending a funeral. I am going to see some friends and their chillins in Butler, Tennessee. I hope all is well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2012, 08:56:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well today!

Oooooohhhh....tomorrow is Friday 13th!  Look out for Jason Vorhees!

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Here at my cube at work, all is quiet, and I've actually almost got my cube clean for the weeekend, with a day to spare!  ;D

Saturday (14th) is my dad's bday, he'll be 73.  ;D

I believe my brother and sister-in-law will be coming down on Sunday to celebrate a day later.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2012, 09:01:41 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 11, 2012, 10:41:32 am

I'm so glad they liked the music, Chuck.  Do you have a playlist in mind already for a follow-up gig later in the season?

Yes, I think I do.  I'm debating doing a set list called "Cover Me" and we will hear original and cover versions of songs.  Example:  Track 1 would be "Love Child" by The Supremes, and Track 2 would be "Love Child" by Sweet Sensation.  Play the original version first, and the cover version second.

Quote from: Meryl on January 11, 2012, 12:06:58 pm

Yeehaw!!  8)

Yeehaw is right!  I'm getting closer to that 200 game!  LOL

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on January 11, 2012, 04:25:36 pm

Hey Chuck I hope your doing well and exited about your up coming birthday. I will be celebrating it by actually going someplace away from home and NOT attending a funeral. I am going to see some friends and their chillins in Butler, Tennessee. I hope all is well.

Hiya Big Brother Truman!!!

All is well over here, thanks!  I hope you can say the same!  You'd be the second Brokie to wish me a happy birthday because you'll be away.  Matthew called me last week to say he'd been given his flight roster, and he'll be away almost constantly until after my birthday, so he wished me "Happy Birthday" then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 12, 2012, 02:50:36 pm

So your dad got you as a one-day-belated b'day present, Chuck?
I'm sure he didn't mind waiting for such a happy present!


I know a few other people whose b'day is only one day earlier or later than one of their parents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2012, 04:51:27 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 12, 2012, 02:50:36 pm

So your dad got you as a one-day-belated b'day present, Chuck?  I'm sure he didn't mind waiting for such a happy present!

Yup!  And according to what mom tells me, she didn't even know she was in labor that day.   :laugh:

She went to the doctor for her normal check-up, and this is what happened:

Dr.:  Ok Mrs. D....get on the table and place your feet in the stirrups.

Mom:  Ok.

(Doctor starts check-up)

Dr.:  Mrs. D, we need to get you to the hospital, you're in labor.

Mom:  Ha ha ha....very funny.

Dr.:  No, you are in labor.....don't you feel any pain?

Mom:  Well, I've been feeling a pressure, but I just thought it was gas....there aren't any major pains.

Dr.:  I see.....well, you're almost fully dialated,  you will be giving birth soon.  Call your husband and get to the hospital.

Mom:  Oh, Ok!


So dad got mom and they went to the hospital.  She went to delivery where some woman was yelling and pushing but no baby was coming.  Mom went in, about two hours later or so came out with me.  The other woman was still yelling and pushing.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 12, 2012, 04:58:07 pm

That sounds like a very easy and smooth birth for your mum!

Lucky her!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2012, 10:36:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is well today!

It's Friday!  It's Pay Day!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I've done my budget up, paid my bills, and I still have some cash left over!  ;D  Not much, but it's still left over!






Oooooohhhh....it's Friday 13th!  


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Hope everyone has a lucky day today!!!   ;D

I slept really well.....went to bed at 10 and didn't get up until 5, slept straight through.  I do remember having one dream, that featured everyone's favorite Kiwi here, Matthew.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Kiwi%20Trip%2010-09/KiwiTrip10-2009182.jpg)


I was dreaming that he and I were at a Jersey Diner, he was eating a basket of fried chicken, and trying to get me to visit him in New Zealand.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 13, 2012, 03:07:00 pm

Does he like Fried chicken when he's in the USA??!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2012, 03:31:08 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 13, 2012, 03:07:00 pm

Does he like Fried chicken when he's in the USA??!

Yes he does, he had it at least two or three times when he was here in NYC.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 14, 2012, 12:41:51 pm

Good morning, Chuck!

Hi there, everyone who visits Chuck's blog.

(Truman, it is always good to hear from you.)

I've been busy all last week, so just had a chance to catch up from many days ago...including the toilet conversations.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 15, 2012, 05:09:07 am

 
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK

 MAY THE NEXT YEAR BE A BOWL FULL OF PLEASANT SURPRISES.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 15, 2012, 05:23:27 am

Quote from: Sason on January 11, 2012, 12:37:06 pm

And apparently good friends who would love to spend 2 weeks with you, despite their tyrannic husband!

Have fun!

 I'd love to have a friend who wants to spend 2 weeks with me, despite her tyrannic husband.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on January 15, 2012, 06:46:31 am

Happy Birthday!!!


(http://chuckpalahniuk.net/files/images/news/chuck-birthday-cake.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2012, 06:49:51 am

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Happy birthday, dear Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 15, 2012, 07:33:30 am

Happy (belated) Birthday Chuck's dad!

Have a great birthday, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 15, 2012, 10:08:44 am

Happy birthday to yoooooooouuu, friend Chuck!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 15, 2012, 11:25:47 am

Happy Birthday, Chuckie!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2012, 07:11:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/suicidal_jelly_beans123/cowboy.jpg)

I think that's a fitting birthday cake for me and this site.  ;D

Many thanks to everyone who came here, or to the bday thread here, or my facebook page.  It was great to see all the greetings.  ;D  You made my day!  It was a quiet day, slept in, surfed the 'net, did some reading, worked out and went shopping.

Brother and sister-in-law will be down next Sunday, so that's when the family will celebrate.



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1929   Martin Luther King, Jr., is born in Atlanta to teacher Alberta King and Baptist minister Michael Luther King.

1944   Graduates high school at age 15, enters Morehouse College shortly thereafter.

1948   Receives BA in sociology from Morehouse College at age 19.

1951   Receives degree from Crozer Theological Seminary (Chester, Pa.), enrolls in Boston University Ph.D program.

1953   Marries New England Conservatory music student Coretta Scott; they eventually have four children.

1954   Becomes minister of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama.

1955   Receives Ph.D in systematic theology from Boston University. 

1955   The 26-year-old King leads boycott of segregated Montgomery buses, gains national reputation.

1956   King's house is bombed

1956   U.S. Supreme Court ruling prompts Montgomery to desegregate buses.

1957   King helps found Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

1958   Writes Stride Toward Freedom, about the bus boycott.

1959   Visits India to study nonviolence and civil disobedience.

1960   Joins his father as co-pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta

1963   King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter From Birmingham  City Jail, arguing that individuals have the moral duty to disobey unjust laws

1963   Delivers "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington attended by 200,000 protesters, creates powerful image, builds momentum for civil rights legislation.

1964   Publishes Why We Can't Wait

1964   Congress passes Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing segregation in public accommodations and discrimination in education and employment.

1964   King receives Nobel Peace Prize.

1965    King and SCLC join voting-rights march from Selma to Montgomery; police beat and tear gas marchers; King addresses rally before state capitol, builds support for voting rights.

1965   Congress passes Voting Rights Act of 1965, which suspends (later bans) literacy tests and other restrictions to prevent blacks from voting. 

Mid-1960s  King's growing opposition to the Vietnam War angers President Johnson, prompts many white activists to switch to anti-war activities.

1966   Growing popularity of the black power movement, blacks stressing self-reliance and self-defense, indicates King's influence was declining, especially among young blacks.

1966   King turns toward economic issues; SCLC moves civil rights struggle to the North; opens Chicago office to organize protests against housing and employment discrimination.

1967   King plans Poor People's Campaign; advocates redistribution of wealth to eradicate black poverty.

1967   Publishes Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?

1968    King is assassinated in Memphis, during visit to support striking black garbage collectors; violent riots erupt in more than 100 U.S. cities. 

1968   Coretta Scott King founds the King Center in Atlanta.

1969   James Earl Ray pleads guilty to King's murder, receives 99-year sentence.

1980   Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site established in Atlanta, includes his birthplace, Ebenezer Church, and the King Center.

1985   Coretta Scott King and three of her children are arrested while protesting apartheid outside the South African embassy in Washington, D.C.

1986   The Federal Martin Luther King holiday is first celebrated.

2006   Coretta Scott King makes the last speech of her life at a "Salute to Greatness" dinner on 14 January. The dinner is part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations in Atlanta, Georgia. Coretta Scott King died seventeen days later on 31 January from respiratory failure due to complications after a recent serious stroke and cancer.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 16, 2012, 06:20:39 am

Belated birthday greetings lovely man.
I still have all the photos of your wonderful smiling face, from the Brokie Florida gathering. Truly memories to cherish.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 16, 2012, 07:16:14 am

Here he is........the ROSE amongst the thorns........

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 16, 2012, 11:28:49 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 16, 2012, 07:16:14 am

Here he is........the ROSE amongst the thorns........

Hey lady, watch who you're callin' a thorn...

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:07:43 am

Quote from: optom3 on January 16, 2012, 06:20:39 am

Belated birthday greetings lovely man.   I still have all the photos of your wonderful smiling face, from the Brokie Florida gathering. Truly memories to cherish.

It was so wonderful to meet you all that trip!  Yes, memories to cherish!

Quote from: Katie77 on January 16, 2012, 07:16:14 am

Here he is........the ROSE amongst the thorns........

LMAO!  Well, that's one way to put it!  Chuck and his harem maybe? ? ? ?   :laugh:

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 16, 2012, 11:28:49 am

Hey lady, watch who you're callin' a thorn...

 ;D

She better watch who she's callin' a rose!   :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:15:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from cold, grey and damp NJ!   ::)

Unfortunately, it's too warm for snow, although last night was a "winter mix" of weather, we woke this morning to just rain and drizzles.

Here are some pics from "my" breakfast this morning at work.  We have a tradition here, when it's your birthday, you treat the office to breakfast.  It's usually something like Dunkin' Donuts or some bagels.  I decided to be a "showoff" and put out a big spread.



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On the left we've got three kinds of muffins:  Corn, chocolate with cheese, and red velvet.  In the middle is a fruit bowl with assorted melon, pineapple and berries.  On the right is two dozen bagels.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:15:36 am

And what good are bagels without spreads??



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Butter, cream cheese, Reddi-Wip & Nutellla (for the fruit), strawberry and grape jam, and peanut butter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:19:35 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


And this was how I found my cubicle this morning.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on January 17, 2012, 11:58:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:19:35 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


And this was how I found my cubicle this morning.


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Reminds me of the also rans in the great zygote race.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 17, 2012, 01:34:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:15:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Here are some pics from "my" breakfast this morning at work.  We have a tradition here, when it's your birthday, you treat the office to breakfast.  It's usually something like Dunkin' Donuts or some bagels.  I decided to be a "showoff" and put out a big spread.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/workbreakfast1.jpg)

On the left we've got three kinds of muffins:  Corn, chocolate with cheese, and red velvet.  In the middle is a fruit bowl with assorted melon, pineapple and berries.  On the right is two dozen bagels.

 :o :o :o

Chocolate with cheese???

Chocolate with cheese???

CHOCOLATE WITH CHEESE???!!!???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 17, 2012, 03:07:56 pm

Wow, I love how friendly your work is Chuck!

Chocolate with cheese.. I guess its like chocolate cheesecake?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 03:13:07 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 17, 2012, 03:07:56 pm

Wow, I love how friendly your work is Chuck!

Chocolate with cheese.. I guess its like chocolate cheesecake?

Yes, it is friendly here.  ;D   As for the muffin, it's like a chocolate cake, with some cream cheese in the middle.

Quote from: Sason on January 17, 2012, 01:34:36 pm

:o :o :o

Chocolate with cheese???

Chocolate with cheese???

CHOCOLATE WITH CHEESE???!!!???

*slaps Sonja*  Get over it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 17, 2012, 03:39:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 03:13:07 pm

Yes, it is friendly here.  ;D   As for the muffin, it's like a chocolate cake, with some cream cheese in the middle.

*slaps Sonja*  Get over it!

Easy for you to say, Chuck.   It'll take some time before I recover from that one.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2012, 09:15:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Ugh!  I'm really starting to hate Wednesday mornings!  I always feel so tired after the bowling on Tuesday night.

I should sleep well tonight!

Bowling was fun!  Had a good time, and I made a whole batch of the white chocolate brownies (48) and there were only a dozen or so left when it was time to leave.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 19, 2012, 07:18:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2012, 09:15:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t175/quincystacy/rainy_cloud.gif)

Greetings from cold, grey and damp NJ!   ::)

Unfortunately, it's too warm for snow, although last night was a "winter mix" of weather, we woke this morning to just rain and drizzles.

Here are some pics from "my" breakfast this morning at work.  We have a tradition here, when it's your birthday, you treat the office to breakfast.  It's usually something like Dunkin' Donuts or some bagels.  I decided to be a "showoff" and put out a big spread.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/workbreakfast1.jpg)

On the left we've got three kinds of muffins:  Corn, chocolate with cheese, and red velvet.  In the middle is a fruit bowl with assorted melon, pineapple and berries.  On the right is two dozen bagels.

 Huh  ??? No Vegemite ?   :o

 Where's the Vegemite?  ???  ::)

 (Translation: Delicious, black, gooey spread made from what's left in the bottom of Ozzie beer vats and spread sparingly on buttered bagels).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2012, 08:58:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!!!!

Quote from: underdown on January 19, 2012, 07:18:18 am

Huh  ??? No Vegemite ?   :o

 Where's the Vegemite?  ???  ::)

 (Translation: Delicious, black, gooey spread made from what's left in the bottom of Ozzie beer vats and spread sparingly on buttered bagels).

Apparently delicious is a relative word.   :laugh: :laugh:

What is it with you folks down under that you try to get me to eat gross stuff? ? ? ? ?

I've had Vegemite (bleh) when Matthew had some with him back in 2009 in New York.  I've also had Marmite.  Also yuck. 

And then when I got to NZ, Matthew made me eat whitebait patties and kept talking about grubs that taste like peanut butter.

 :P

Ok, on to other topics.   :laugh:

My brother and sister-in-law will be coming to visit on Sunday, and that's when the family will be celebrating the birthdays.  Dad's was the 14th, and mine was the 15th.  I'm also going out dancing on Saturday with friends, so I'll be tired on Sunday.  ::)

Other than that, business as usual here.

What's up with all of you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2012, 08:41:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/RPtumblrgifs/Other/6004.gif)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That image just cracks me up!

Made it to Friday!   ;D   There was supposed to be snow here in NJ, but that didn't happen, now they're saying tonight, maybe tomorrow.  I'm supposed to go out dancing tomorrow night, but if the weather is bad, I'm staying home. Ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 20, 2012, 02:59:48 pm

That gif is too cute!!!!   ;D


Thanks for taking the trouble of finding all these different images, Chuck. They're all great in each their way.

Even if I don't always comment on them, I always appreciate them.


It's a great and thoughtful way of you to compensate the lack of travel destinations!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 20, 2012, 03:53:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 20, 2012, 08:41:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l492/RPtumblrgifs/Other/6004.gif)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

*Love*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2012, 09:13:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/SairuhXD/tumblr_lb7okjQ0lv1qacgh3o1_250.gif)

 :laugh:  :laugh:   :laugh:

I searched on "waving gif" thinking I might find a few pics of people waving so I could wave to you all today, and this little boy/girl showed up trying to imitate that "flailing armed windsock thing" and it made me laugh, so that is my greeting today!

I think some laughter is needed here today, given yesterday's and today's anniversaries.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z29/sueandcrew1971/Heath_Collage.jpg)

I came late to Heath Ledger, my first experience with his acting was Brokeback.  He was Ennis Del Mar for me, just as he was for all of you.

I remember seeing The Dark Knight, and waiting for Ennis' voice to come from him.  ::)  That's how much I believed he was Ennis Del Mar.

Since Brokeback, I've seen TDK, Imaginarium, Patriot, Roar, and 10 Things.  I'm always impressed by his talent.

Taken from us too soon, always missed, allways remembered.  Thank you for all you've done Heath!

(http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxWtUq4PJ-ofrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQJGxneQxG0Gxv8uOc5xQQQ0nQPJP0QnnqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPeJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442)

Jackie was the person who gave me the nickname of "Faithful Friend", and the first person to greet me when I got to Texas for the big BBQ.  Between emails, phone calls, PMs, and actual gatherings, we were very close.  She was there for me during some very difficult times, and her soothing voice and big shoulders were such a comfort.

 :-*


I choose not to wallow in sadness over these pics.  I will celebrate them.  My life has changed dramatically because of both Heath and Jackie, and I think that is the greatest testament to their lives that I can give. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 23, 2012, 09:37:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2012, 09:13:46 am

I choose not to wallow in sadness over these pics.  I will celebrate them.  My life has changed dramatically because of both Heath and Jackie, and I think that is the greatest testament to their lives that I can give. 

A great attitude!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2012, 08:35:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e100/katara25297/i136394347_17169.gif)

Grey rainbow here today, to match the weather in NJ, as well as my mood.  LOL

I don't know why, but today I'm feeling a bit "blah" about everything, so it seems.  It should pass soon!  And if it doesn't, bowling tonight should put me in a better frame of mind.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 24, 2012, 08:42:45 am

Probably that time of year again, Chuck.

You might just need a few smiles from a friend.

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on January 24, 2012, 09:48:33 am

  Get a light box.  Sit by it for a half hour.  Doctors say it works..  You are usually so upbeat.  Sorry you are feeling blue.. or (gray)

  How about a Brokie hug?     {{{{{{{{{Chuckie}}}}}}}}}     ;)   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 25, 2012, 05:10:00 am

I think mid January has that effect on everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2012, 08:39:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb265/JOHNEMENEL/GIF/sleeping.gif)

That's what I wish I was doing right now!  LOL

Bowling sure makes me tired on Wednesday mornings, but it's fun on Tuesday nights.   :laugh:

Last night was a mixed bag, I started with a 125, which is about my average.  Then I dropped down to a 98!  :o  I was not amused.  Somehow I managed to rebound and end the night with a 165.

I've been on a sushi kick recently, the store down the street from my job has a "sushi corner" and I've been getting their spicy tuna rolls.  Very yummy.


(http://www.wegmans.com/prodimg/008/500/248688000008.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2012, 09:57:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2012, 08:39:07 am

I've been on a sushi kick recently, the store down the street from my job has a "sushi corner" and I've been getting their spicy tuna rolls.  Very yummy.


(http://www.wegmans.com/prodimg/008/500/248688000008.jpg)

Hmmm. Tuna. ... I like tuna. That might be something worth trying, if I can find it.
How many of those rolls are considered "one serving"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2012, 10:57:11 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2012, 09:57:18 am

Hmmm. Tuna. ... I like tuna. That might be something worth trying, if I can find it.  How many of those rolls are considered "one serving"?

I'm not sure.  I tried to find out on the package, but didn't see it.  The rolls don't seem to be very big, so maybe the whole thing?  It looks like a lot, but it's really not.

I'm getting some today for lunch, I'll try to investigate closer and see if I can find serving size and calorie information.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2012, 11:12:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2012, 10:57:11 am

I'm getting some today for lunch, I'll try to investigate closer and see if I can find serving size and calorie information.

Thanks, Sweetie!  :-*  Enjoy your lunch!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 25, 2012, 01:39:48 pm

Love the sleeping smiley!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2012, 05:00:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2012, 09:57:18 am

Hmmm. Tuna. ... I like tuna. That might be something worth trying, if I can find it.   How many of those rolls are considered "one serving"?

Hiya Jeff,

according to what I've found online, that may actually be one serving of sushi.  The service size is one roll, so it depends on how thick the "sushi chef" cuts the roll.

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-health/calories-in-sushi/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2012, 05:05:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2012, 05:00:28 pm

Hiya Jeff,

according to what I've found online, that may actually be one serving of sushi.  The service size is one roll, so it depends on how thick the "sushi chef" cuts the roll.

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-health/calories-in-sushi/

Thanks!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2012, 09:37:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll277/topadzidza/1285005638-bear_hug.png)

I hope everyone is doing well today!  ;D

No plans for me this weekend, other than a possible dinner on Friday night.  I'm glad that I can sleep in on Saturday.  I think I need it.

I'll be meeting some of the guys from the bowling league on Sunday for a bowling practice session too.  With a tournament coming up the second weekend in February, I want to be on the top of my game.

I took the sushi home yesterday to let my family try it, see if I could expand their horizons.  Dad wanted no part of it.  :laugh:  Chris tried it but didn't like it.  Mom, however, tried it and enjoyed it.

Jeff, sorry I couldn't give you more detailed information on the sushi.  When I looked at the package I got from the seafood counter at the local supermarket, it didn't have anything on it.  I'm assuming that it was becasue they are made fresh each day and then packaged, so there isn't a pre-printed box up with the serving size and calories on it.

My immeidate supervisor (Maria) said she's seen them make the sushi and what comes in the package is one roll all sliced up, so the link gives a general idea of the calories based one one roll.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 26, 2012, 12:05:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 26, 2012, 09:37:01 am

Jeff, sorry I couldn't give you more detailed information on the sushi.  When I looked at the package I got from the seafood counter at the local supermarket, it didn't have anything on it.  I'm assuming that it was becasue they are made fresh each day and then packaged, so there isn't a pre-printed box up with the serving size and calories on it.

My immeidate supervisor (Maria) said she's seen them make the sushi and what comes in the package is one roll all sliced up, so the link gives a general idea of the calories based one one roll.

Thanks, Sweetie!  :D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on January 26, 2012, 06:55:31 pm

Good evening, (((Chuck)))

Hope you're feeling sunny yellow again by today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2012, 09:24:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/jmm98ls1/money_tree.jpg)

Yup!  It's Friday and pay day!  ;D

Does anyone have good plans for the weekend?   I'll be going out to dinner with friends tonight, Saturday is a rest day, and then Sunday I'll be meeting some of the guys for some bowling practice.

Speaking of Bowling, I'll be going to the Sweetheart Invitational on Feb 10th, 11th & 12th in Connecticut.  ;D  Should be fun.  I paid my registration fee two weeks ago, and I've booked my room today since is was pay day.  It was a reasonable rate, and I'll be sharing the room with a fellow bowler, so for the whole weekend the room will only cost me $102.00.

Today is a slow day at work, a handful of the upper guys who give me work to do are away in Washington DC for some meeting.  Quiet days are good.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 27, 2012, 12:38:26 pm

Are you supposed to bring a sweetheart,

or meet a new one there?  ;)

Either way, good luck when you go in a few weeks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 27, 2012, 01:47:32 pm

Will it feel strange to you, Chuck, to go on a trip and not meet Brokies?

That's pretty unusual these days, isn't it?


In any case, I hope you'll have fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2012, 08:43:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

I needed something funny to start my Monday morning.  Neil Patrick Harris dancing with Elmo is funny.   :laugh:

Plus, he's cute to look at.

>:D

Friday afternoon I took a moment to realize just how gross my keyboard was here at work, so I spent 15 minutes cleaning it out.  I took an air canister and blew out all the dust and grime, and then took a cleaner and some Q-Tips and cleaned out in between all the keys.  It feels different now!  LOL  It's not 100% clean, but about 95%.  I'm thinking the next time I do this, I'll go buy a cheap toothbrush and really get in between the keys.

I also cleaned out my cubicle, my mouse, and my phone.  I can't believe how much the dust and grime builds up.

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 27, 2012, 12:38:26 pm

Are you supposed to bring a sweetheart,

or meet a new one there?  ;)

Either way, good luck when you go in a few weeks.

It's just called a "Sweetheart" because it's taking place the weekend before Valentine's Day.  I have no sweetheart to bring, and wouldn't be opposed of meeting one there.  LOL

Quote from: Sason on January 27, 2012, 01:47:32 pm

Will it feel strange to you, Chuck, to go on a trip and not meet Brokies?

That's pretty unusual these days, isn't it?

In any case, I hope you'll have fun!

:laugh:

Unusual, but not unheard of!  I just hope my bowling goes better than it did on Sunday morning.  Ugh!  I should've stayed in bed that day!

This week, one of the RMs I work for (The one who gives me the most work) is out on vacation, so that's a little less I'll have to handle.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 30, 2012, 09:55:11 am

Hi Chucky just dropped in to say hello.....hope all is well for you.

I think there should be a "clean keyboard day", for all of us...I'm sure if I cleaned mine out, there would be enough crumbs to make a loaf of bread, not to mention the cigarette ash....there has got to be a reason why my number six and number five arent working.


Anyway, have a great day.....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2012, 10:10:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 30, 2012, 08:43:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

I needed something funny to start my Monday morning.  Neil Patrick Harris dancing with Elmo is funny.   :laugh:

Plus, he's cute to look at.

>:D

Yes, Elmo is cute to look at. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2012, 09:22:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/nightingalesings/Smileys/calvin_sneeze.gif)

My allergies have been kicking this morning, I don't know why.  Oh well, it seems to be subsiding now, so I guess that's good.  As long as it holds off while i'm bowling tonight.  LOL

Yesterday ended up being quite a busy day, I hope today will go much smoother.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2012, 10:10:40 am

Yes, Elmo is cute to look at. ...

Now you know I meant NPH, Mr. Smart-Alec!  :laugh:

Quote from: Katie77 on January 30, 2012, 09:55:11 am

Hi Chucky just dropped in to say hello.....hope all is well for you.

I think there should be a "clean keyboard day", for all of us...I'm sure if I cleaned mine out, there would be enough crumbs to make a loaf of bread, not to mention the cigarette ash....there has got to be a reason why my number six and number five arent working.

Anyway, have a great day.....xx

Hiya Sweet Sue!   I'm doing well, thanks, aside from the allergies.  I hope you can say the same!

Sue, you should clean out the keyboard, you will be surprised by the mess that comes out of it.  I know I was grossed out by what fell out of mine.  Yick!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 31, 2012, 09:59:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2012, 09:22:01 am

Now you know I meant NPH, Mr. Smart-Alec!  :laugh:

Actually, I don't care for him a-tall, looks or otherwise. I find him annoying.

But everyone likes Elmo.  :)  And I'm sorry I missed the documentary about the kid from Baltimore who grew up to be Elmo's muppeteer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 31, 2012, 01:26:11 pm

LOL at the Calvin gif!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 01, 2012, 08:45:26 am

 
 Hi there Chuck  :)

 Guess you're just up for the day.
 Have a really good one.
 I got through it ok, and am off to bed. (It's 11.45 pm)

 zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 01, 2012, 08:47:29 am

 Oooops. Thought it was earlier there.  ;D

You must already be at the office. Oh well. It's that much closer to finishing time then.
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2012, 08:52:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc290/rsalm2/Awesome-Animated-Gif.gif)

Yup, it is raining here today.  I guess it's good it's so unseasonably warm, otherwise it would be snow.  But since I like snow, that wouldn't have bothered me.

;D

Bowling last night...........the less said about that, the better.  :laugh:  My first two games I couldn't even break 100.  It was pretty pathetic.  Thankfully I was able to rebound for the 3rd game and get a 129, which is my average.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 31, 2012, 09:59:37 am

Actually, I don't care for him a-tall, looks or otherwise. I find him annoying.

But everyone likes Elmo.  :)  And I'm sorry I missed the documentary about the kid from Baltimore who grew up to be Elmo's muppeteer.

Oh, I think NPH is just so cute.  I would love to make out with him.   :laugh:  As for Elmo, eh.  It's a muppet, no big deal to me.

I do remember watching "The Muppet Show" on tv back in the day, some of the things they did on that show were hysterical.  I used to have an audio tape of great TV theme shows, and that was one of the themes.

Quote from: Sason on January 31, 2012, 01:26:11 pm

LOL at the Calvin gif!   :laugh:

Lemme tell ya Sonja, that was just how I felt yesterday morning.

Quote from: underdown on February 01, 2012, 08:45:26 am

Hi there Chuck  :)

Guess you're just up for the day.   Have a really good one.   I got through it ok, and am off to bed. (It's 11.45 pm)

zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Quote from: underdown on February 01, 2012, 08:47:29 am

Oooops. Thought it was earlier there.  ;D

You must already be at the office. Oh well. It's that much closer to finishing time then.  :)

Hiya Rob!  Good to see ya here!

Yeah, the time difference thing is a bitch sometimes!  I remember a few times Matthew and I waking each other up with phone calls.  :laugh:

Right now, it's almost 8am, and I've been at work for one hour already.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2012, 09:10:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lconstine/Groundhog.gif)

Yes, it's that time of year, where superstitous Americans watch an oversized rodent emerge from the ground to determine whether or not we'll have 6 more weeks of winter.

 ::)

The past few days at work have been crazy!  I'm hoping for a change of pace today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2012, 09:34:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2012, 09:10:00 am

Yes, it's that time of year, where superstitous Americans watch an oversized rodent emerge from the ground to determine whether or not we'll have 6 more weeks of winter.

 ::)

Well, did you see your shadow, Sweetheart?  ;D

 ;)  :-*

Love you! Mean it!  :-*

(You really must stop handing me these wonderful straight lines. They're impossible to resist!)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 02, 2012, 01:12:30 pm

^^^^^^^^

You mean he should start handing you wonderful gay lines instead, Jeff?    8)

Would they be any easier to resist?  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2012, 09:03:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)

I'm doing the Friday Happy Dance!  ;D

No big plans for the weekend.  I've been invited to a Superbowl party, but I think I'll skip it, I'm not into the superbowl anyway, but I will watch Madonna's half-time show with Nikki Minaj.

;D

Actually, today at work were allowed to wear football jerseys and jeans in "honor" of the superbowl, and I wasn't about to let a chance of jeans at work to pass by, so I borrowed one of my dad's Giants Jerseys.

I've decided that I will do something different for Lent.  As well as giving up diet soda and avoiding junk food, I'm going to try to be a vegetarian for the 40 days.  Although, I do intend on eating sushi from time to time, so I guess I'm really being a pescatarian.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 02, 2012, 09:34:34 am

Well, did you see your shadow, Sweetheart?  ;D

 ;)  :-*

Love you! Mean it!  :-*

(You really must stop handing me these wonderful straight lines. They're impossible to resist!)  ;D

Me giving you straight lines is as about as close to straight as you're going to get, so I consider it charitible donations.  I wonder if I can claim in on my taxes?

Quote from: Sason on February 02, 2012, 01:12:30 pm

You mean he should start handing you wonderful gay lines instead, Jeff?    8)

Would they be any easier to resist?

Not for Jeff, to post a famous quote, he can resist anything but tempation.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2012, 03:31:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Well, SuperBowl Sunday is here!  LOL

I don't think I'll be watching much, I'll be watching this movie at one point today.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/dvdr_handsome_harry.jpg)


Here's the official video for the latest Madonna song, "Give Me All Your Lovin'", which features appearance by Nikki Minaj & M.I.A.

I have to say, the first few times I heard it, I wasn't bowled over, but the more I hear it, the more I like it.  I believe this is one of the songs she'll be performing today during the half-time show at the Super Bowl.

Madonna ft. Nikki Minaj & M.I.A. ~ Give Me All Your Lovin'

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cItHOl5LRWg[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2012, 09:22:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1222943406_madonna.jpg)

yes, I am STILL on a Madonna high!   LOL   :laugh:

I ended up watching the game and I thought that Madonna kicked ass during that half-time show!  Loved it!

And now, a new week begins!  This weekend I'm headed out to Hartford for a bowling tournament.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 06, 2012, 01:27:49 pm

Hartford..

I wonder how "David in Hartford" is doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2012, 08:42:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1271125966644.gif)

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1271126917512.gif)

Some kitty gifs today because Blaze is headed for the vet in about an hour or so.  There's nothing wrong, it's been about a year or so since his last check up, so it's just a quick "once over" and grooming session.  Of course, because of Blaze's temperment, the vet will have to sedate him before the bath, nail clipping and haircut.

::)

Also just heard on the radio that Madonna has officially announced her 2012 World Tour in support of her new CD, "MDNA".  Tickets will go on sale Monday morning for a show at Yankee Stadium in September, and I'm gonna try my best to get a ticket.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 07, 2012, 10:36:33 am

Love the kitty gifs. Poor Blaze. Well, maybe not. He's gonna get some nice kitty-dope. Free dope for Blaze, he has nothing to complain about ;).

Fingers crossed for the ticket purchase!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 07, 2012, 03:05:42 pm

Those kitty gifs are hilarious!  :laugh:

Hope you get your ticket, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2012, 09:19:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn301/teamwendy/Day%202/suit.jpg)

I have no idea who this man is, but he came up under my "suit briefcase" search for today, so here he is!  :laugh:  I used him today because a "big boss" is here, so everyone must be/look/act professional at the office today.  Ugh!

Oh well, they are all going out for a long lunch today, so that will make the office quiet in the afternoon.  ;D

Quote from: Sason on February 07, 2012, 03:05:42 pm

Those kitty gifs are hilarious!  :laugh:

Hope you get your ticket, Chuck!

Thanks darlin'!  I thought they were quite funny!  As for the ticket, fingers crossed.  I'll be away this weekend in Connecticut for a bowling tournament, but I'll be back Sunday night, well in time to get up early Monday to be online to get a ticket.

;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 07, 2012, 10:36:33 am

Love the kitty gifs. Poor Blaze. Well, maybe not. He's gonna get some nice kitty-dope. Free dope for Blaze, he has nothing to complain about ;).

Fingers crossed for the ticket purchase!

When we went to pick him up, the vet carried him out in the carrier, and when he put his hand near the front of the door, we could hear Blaze growl and hiss.

::)

We got him home and he was a bit wobbly from the sedative, but within a few hours, he was back to his normal self.

Well...........as normal as he could be considering how he looks now!     :laugh:

Blaze is a bit heavy, so mom has decided he's on a diet, only getting fed at specific times, and much less food.  Surprisingly, he's coping with it rather well.   Anyway, one of the reasons he's on the diet is he seems to be less limber, and perhaps not cleaning himself as well, hence, the grooming.  Mom thought that his long fur might be an issue, so she asked the vet to trim him down a bit.

Apparently, the vet thought "trim him down" meant a #2 clipper.  Blaze now looks like a black lion.  Poofy head, very short fur on the body, poof at the end of his tail.

I plan to take some pics to post tonight.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2012, 08:41:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/butterfly_t9/gifs/bkgr-falling-snow.gif)(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/butterfly_t9/gifs/bkgr-falling-snow.gif)(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/butterfly_t9/gifs/bkgr-falling-snow.gif)

Woke up to snow outside today!  Nothing much to speak of, it was just a light dusting, but it was pretty to look at.  The temps are supposed to go up today, so I assume it will all melt before end of day.

Tonight I have to pack, as my bowling tournament in Connecticut is this weekend.  I'll be leaving tomorrow afternoon about 2:00 or so, and it will only be a 2 hour drive.  I'm looking forward to it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on February 09, 2012, 09:33:34 am

So COOL!!! GOOD LUCK!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 09, 2012, 02:26:03 pm

I've come to belive food just cannot be overcome, you just have to deal with it on a daily basis and have will power to know when to stop.

Taco Bell, here I come..... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2012, 02:35:07 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on February 09, 2012, 02:26:03 pm

I've come to belive food just cannot be overcome, you just have to deal with it on a daily basis and have will power to know when to stop.

Taco Bell, here I come..... ;D

If they can put a man on the moon, how come they can't invent a safe pill that makes you stop feeling hungry?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2012, 10:54:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Smiley12-1.gif)

In about 4 hours, I'll be on the road to Connecticut for the bowling tournament!  Here's hoping that I'll be able to log in some great scores!!!!

As you know, I don't have a laptop, so you won't see me around until Monday!  Try not to miss me too much!  :laugh:

I have some chores to get done today, and I still haven't packed yet.  LOL  Since it's only for 2 days, there's not much to pack.

Quote from: sophytofu on February 09, 2012, 09:33:34 am

So COOL!!! GOOD LUCK!!

Thanks sweetheart!  :-*

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on February 09, 2012, 02:26:03 pm

I've come to belive food just cannot be overcome, you just have to deal with it on a daily basis and have will power to know when to stop.

Taco Bell, here I come..... ;D

Hope that the Taco Bell was good!!!!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2012, 02:35:07 pm

If they can put a man on the moon, how come they can't invent a safe pill that makes you stop feeling hungry?  ???

I'd buy it in a heart beat!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 10, 2012, 12:23:45 pm

Great scores and new friends!  Good luck!

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 10, 2012, 12:29:45 pm

Good Luck Chuck! Knock 'em dead!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2012, 02:51:05 pm

Time for me to go!  See you all after the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 11, 2012, 11:21:04 am

Enjoy Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2012, 06:00:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/RouaMat/Dream%20Factory/madonna-give-me-all-your-lovin-video12-1328262171-view-0.jpg)

Yes, that's a capture from Madonna's "Give Me All Your Lovin'" song, and I'm posting that because today at 10:00 I was able to grab a ticket for the Madonna show at Yankee Stadium in September.

;D

The weekend away was fun, but exhausting.  I shared a room with a friend who snored!  ugh!  I was still able to get some sleep, but I never really sleep well in a strange bed, and when you add snoring to the mix, it doesn't help.  I feel badly because I don't know if I snore or not!  LOL

There have been times I've roomed with people and I was told I snore, but then I'd room with someone else and I would warn them that I snore, and they would tell me later they didn't hear me snore.

*shrugs*  Perhaps if my allergies are acting up, it can make me snore at certain times.

Anyway, the bowling was fun, I had three singles games (me against 7 other bowlers), one doubles event (me and Joseph against 3 other teams of two) and a team event (one team of 4 against another).   Out of 9 games, 8 of them were above average.  Of course, when your average is about 110, that's not so hard to do!  LOL

One small wrinkle in the weekend, I got back to Jersey and was dropping one of the bowlers off, and when she got out, I think she knocked my Blackberry out of the car onto the ground.  Didin't know this, and I drove off.  I got home 5 minutes later and couldn't find the phone.  I went out to my car with a cordless phone and called my blackberry, and couldn't hear the ringing, but it was ringing.

I immediately got online and canceled my service and had the phone "locked" so that no one else could use it.  I had insurance, so I am getting a new phone sent to me by tomorrow, so I shouldn't be out of touch for too long.

Met some new friends, got a new phone number (non-romantic) and all-in-all, had a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 13, 2012, 07:04:30 pm

Chuck, here's a good idea: earplugs.

I always bring earplugs when I travel, whether I have a room mate or not.
Because one of the reasons I find it difficult to sleep when I'm not home is that the sounds are different.
Earplugs take care of that, and of snoring room mates too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 14, 2012, 02:04:05 pm

Did you search the area by your friend's house for the Blackberry?  Do you guys have snow on the ground now?  That's a shame to have to let everyone know of your new number.  With all of your friends, that must be quite a task.  Do you have all your friends' numbers written down somewhere?  (Please pm or text me too!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2012, 09:35:34 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa116/Litlalaska/hump-day.jpg)

Bad news, bowling was AWFUL last night.  Ugh!!!  I couldn't get a mark to save my life.

Good news, the new Blackberry arrived, as promised.  ;D  It is charged and working.

Bad news, apparently for the back-up to work, you need to have the old phone.  ::)  Since mine was lost, that means the back-up is out the window.

Good news, I sent out messages via Facebook, and I've gotten a bunch of my numbers back already.

;D

Quote from: Sason on February 13, 2012, 07:04:30 pm

Chuck, here's a good idea: earplugs.

I always bring earplugs when I travel, whether I have a room mate or not.  Because one of the reasons I find it difficult to sleep when I'm not home is that the sounds are different.  Earplugs take care of that, and of snoring room mates too!

Hiya Sonja, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with earplugs in all night long.  Plus, I have tinitus, so if I have the earplugs in, then I hear the ringing in my ears.  LOL  I just can't win!

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 14, 2012, 02:04:05 pm

Did you search the area by your friend's house for the Blackberry?  Do you guys have snow on the ground now?  That's a shame to have to let everyone know of your new number.  With all of your friends, that must be quite a task.  Do you have all your friends' numbers written down somewhere?  (Please pm or text me too!)

Hiya Mandy!!!   I didn't drop her off at her house, I dropped her off at Penn Station so she could catch a train for the rest of the way home.  Penn station is not far from my house, but it's not in a good section of town.  I wasn't about to go back at midnight to that area and look around in the dark for my Blackberry. 

My number hasn't changed, so that's good, the new phone is up and running, so that's good, and while the back-up was not a success, I've gotten a good amount of the numbers back that I had before, by contacting people through facebook.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2012, 09:03:51 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd353/Forsaken_Empire/tgif.jpg)

Well, I missed posting on my blog yesterday.  LOL  It's been a crazy few days and that pic above really describes how I feel!

As you know from prior posts I returned home from Connecticut and promptly lost my phone.  LOL   ::)  The week continued to spiral out of control from there.

On Tuesday I got back to work to find some piles of stuff and unread email that required my attention.  Aside from that, on Tuesday my supervisor (Maria) was off work, and my coworker (Pam) had a death in the family (her sister) so I was alone that day, attempting to handle the accounts of 9 relationship managers.

Not fun.

Pam has been out the whole week, and of course, I was given 4 loan packages that had to be dealt with, as well as my usual load of work.  This week has been stressful, and 5pm today can't come fast enough.

Thankfully, this weekend is a long one, and I can sleep in on Monday.

On top of all that, I had to deal with getting the new Blackberry, getting it charged, collecting my old numbers, and getting it all back into my phone. 

I think I'm pretty much done with that now.  Numbers are still trickling in, but the bulk have been restored to my phone.

;D

On Wednesday (22nd) Lent begins, and I've officially decided that I will go pescatarian.  So from Wednesday through Easter (none of that "I can have it on Sunday" bullcrap) I will have given up all animal meat, and drink strictly water.

So perhaps lunch on Tuesday will be Chinese buffet!    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

In music news, Madonna's song "Give Me All Your Lovin'" climbed to #10 on the American Hot 100 chart, becoming her 38th Top 10 hit!  She holds the record for the artist with the most Top 10 hits.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 17, 2012, 01:00:06 pm

"Pescatarian"?  Never heard that one.  Tell us more please.  And why did you decide on this particular choice for Lent?

Hope you make it through the rest of today at work, and get rested and rejuvenated this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 17, 2012, 02:36:42 pm

What a different life we live. I just checked my mobile and I have 6 personal names in it plus a few like the airport shuttle and my car service company. Most months I have no calls. I just keep it for emergencies like 2 nights ago when I had a flat tiyre as we were leaving our motel to go and get dinner in pouring rain. I had not had a flat tyre for about 12 years and did not feel like reading the instructions in good clothes and rain. When I was young the road service vehicle would not change a tyre for a male, thankfully that has now changed though I guess grey hair helps -:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 17, 2012, 04:09:00 pm

pescatarian: Cuts out all meat but not fish..

Brian.. hello! How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 17, 2012, 11:43:27 pm

Hi Kelda
I am fine. Travelling up the full length of NZ with my sister. Just reached the Bay of Islands. Cruise tomorrow. Tuesday right to the very tOp of NZ Cape Reinga. Then back to Auckland on Thursday. My sister flies home to Sydney from there on Saturday. I will then take about 4 days to make my way alone back to Dunedin.
Usual hassles with technology. Bought an IPad last August and I hate it. Now the resort where we are staying claims there is wifi in all rooms but no signal in mine. Even on my sisters laptop (much better) I can see the signal but not strong enough so I am sitting In the resort cafe now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 18, 2012, 05:03:52 am

Brian, you're the first person I hear saying they hate the iPad.
What do you find annoying with it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 18, 2012, 12:58:42 pm

Quote from: Kelda on February 17, 2012, 04:09:00 pm

pescatarian: Cuts out all meat but not fish..

That doesn't explain the "drink strictly water" part?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 18, 2012, 02:54:14 pm

Quote from: brian on February 17, 2012, 11:43:27 pm

Hi Kelda
I am fine. Travelling up the full length of NZ with my sister. Just reached the Bay of Islands. Cruise tomorrow. Tuesday right to the very tOp of NZ Cape Reinga. Then back to Auckland on Thursday. My sister flies home to Sydney from there on Saturday. I will then take about 4 days to make my way alone back to Dunedin.
Usual hassles with technology. Bought an IPad last August and I hate it. Now the resort where we are staying claims there is wifi in all rooms but no signal in mine. Even on my sisters laptop (much better) I can see the signal but not strong enough so I am sitting In the resort cafe now.

Enjoy ehats left.. I'm sure its been fun even with the ipad/wireless problems.

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 18, 2012, 12:58:42 pm

That doesn't explain the "drink strictly water" part?

I think hes just cutting out drinks too! Not to do with the pescatarian bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2012, 04:04:29 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/phrozen_gurl/rock/Enjoy_The_Weekend_5.jpg)

Oh, sleeping in feels soooooo good!  It's a nice sunny day here, and I've actually opened the window in my bedroom to let some fresh air in.  It can't stay open too long, it will get colder soon and then it will be uncomfortable for sleeping, but it feels good now.  I think my body is changing in regards to heat and cold.  I used to hate the heat, and would love to sleep in a cold bedroom.  Lately, however, I've been feeling the cold sooner.  In fact, last summer when I would drive in the car, I don't remember ever using the air conditioner.

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 17, 2012, 01:00:06 pm

Hope you make it through the rest of today at work, and get rested and rejuvenated this weekend.

Oh yes, I've made it through work just fine, and the cube is once again empty.  ;D  I feel very rested now, and I'm about to go out for a walk once my MP3 player finishes charging.

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 17, 2012, 01:00:06 pm

"Pescatarian"?  Never heard that one.  Tell us more please.  And why did you decide on this particular choice for Lent?

Quote from: Kelda on February 17, 2012, 04:09:00 pm

pescatarian: Cuts out all meat but not fish.

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 18, 2012, 12:58:42 pm

That doesn't explain the "drink strictly water" part?

Quote from: Kelda on February 18, 2012, 02:54:14 pm

I think hes just cutting out drinks too! Not to do with the pescatarian bit

As Kelda said, Pescatarian doesn't eat meat, but will eat fish.  I've always been a picky eater, and as of late my diet has expanded and I've always wondered what it would be like to be a vegetarian or something similiar.  From what I understand there are "tiers" to this.

Vegan:  No animal products whatsoever, which includes wearing leather or wool, no eggs, no milk from animals.
Vegetarian:  May use leather or wool (but may not), will consume eggs or milk, but no meat.
Pescatarian:  Vegetables, eggs and milk, fish products.

As for the "just water" part, I generally don't drink much (milk, juice) but have plenty of water during the day, with soda at dinner, sometimes at lunch.  Recent reports have talked about diet soda not being good for you, so I've decided to see if I can stick to this strict diet for the full 40 days of Lent.  It seems like a good way to kick-start a healthier eating pattern.

Quote from: brian on February 17, 2012, 02:36:42 pm

What a different life we live. I just checked my mobile and I have 6 personal names in it plus a few like the airport shuttle and my car service company. Most months I have no calls. I just keep it for emergencies like 2 nights ago when I had a flat tiyre as we were leaving our motel to go and get dinner in pouring rain. I had not had a flat tyre for about 12 years and did not feel like reading the instructions in good clothes and rain. When I was young the road service vehicle would not change a tyre for a male, thankfully that has now changed though I guess grey hair helps -:)

Hiya Brian!  Good to see you here!  I don't get too many phone calls, to be honest, but since I've canceled my land-line, I need to have my Blackberry.  As for the tire thing, I've changed my own tire quite a few times.  It's not as difficult as people make it out to be.

Quote from: brian on February 17, 2012, 11:43:27 pm

Travelling up the full length of NZ with my sister. Just reached the Bay of Islands. Cruise tomorrow. Tuesday right to the very tOp of NZ Cape Reinga. Then back to Auckland on Thursday. My sister flies home to Sydney from there on Saturday. I will then take about 4 days to make my way alone back to Dunedin.  Usual hassles with technology. Bought an IPad last August and I hate it. Now the resort where we are staying claims there is wifi in all rooms but no signal in mine. Even on my sisters laptop (much better) I can see the signal but not strong enough so I am sitting In the resort cafe now.

I hope you and your sister have had a great trip!  I don't have an I-Pad, my big purchase will be my first laptop.  I'll get it in November when I get my own place.  Since I do travel, I may as well have something I can carry around with me.

Quote from: Sason on February 18, 2012, 05:03:52 am

Brian, you're the first person I hear saying they hate the iPad.  What do you find annoying with it?

Hiya Sonja!  How are you?  I've used an I-Pad a few times, I think they're fairly simple to use, but like I said, I don't have one, so my experience is limited.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 18, 2012, 04:21:53 pm

Hi Chuck! I'm fine, thanks. Hope you too   :-*

I've tried an iPad only once or twice, and I also found it fairly simple to use. I'm not computer savvy in any way, and have never used a Mac, but I still got the hang of the iPad fairly quickly. I could never use it as my only computer though, since the key board is too small and I need real keys for my fingers to find the right letter.

Re your laptop, may I suggest you consider a netbook? I bought one last year as a complement to my desktop, and I find it extremely useful. The screen is a bit on the small side, true, but it's very convenient for travels, fits in any bag and very light. Very easy to bring along.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 20, 2012, 01:26:16 pm

Chuck, tell us something good.

I want to go to Guyana to see this waterfall:

(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8wVgwXABHG-zQNLNy5dEDLKjIOLSoXxmqDhSbT7Jrl7SdPfXw)

Jonestown has now been reclaimed by the jungle, but locals say you can still see an old tractor. An old tractor ain't worth making a trip for.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 20, 2012, 01:52:26 pm

That waterfall looks amazing, Truman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 20, 2012, 11:08:52 pm

Have finally reached a motel with free unlimited wifi. My sister is catching up on over 50 messages. The previous motel where we stayed for 3 days charged $7 for 60 minutes and I found out this morning that meant 60 continuous minutes so I lost 40 yesterday when I thought I was saving them for this morning. As I said, they claimed it was available in all rooms but I found it only worked within about 20 meters of the aerial next to the swim pool.
The frig was badly frosted, the tv did not even sho all the free to air stations and not my favorite. The laundry was yuck, not cleaned in months I would say. One PowerPoint in the kitchenette for microwave, toaster and jug. The deck furniture needed a good scrub. I stayed at this resort 8 years ago in a camper an and it overlooks a beautiful waterfall and river. I was so disappointed. I remember a good meal in the restaurant but this time there was no menu and when we askedtheysaid therewas just roast beef and gave the impression they would prefer we went elsewhere, which we did.

I am slowly getting use to the iPad. I have used macs for over 20 years and as a librarian managed banks of them. I thought an iPad would be similar but it is very different. My fingers tend to hit the wrong parts of the screen.  I have used appleworks for years and years and find pages and numbers complicated for the little I do. I upgraded my laptop to lion and was horrified to find it no longer supports AppleWorks. My Christmas card data base has gone and all my documents more than about4 years old. I will have to fire up my old Mac which I have not used for about 5 years.

However today we drove to cape Reinga which is the very top of nz. I was there 8 years ago but sister had not been there. I took her to Bluff the very south on feb 22 last year - a day to always be remembered, thinking of all the people in  Christchurch, one year after the big quake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2012, 09:14:52 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f199/Juice2cal/FatTuesday.jpg)
 

I hope everyone had a good weekend.  It was Presidents’ Day here in America, so I had Monday off and I did nothing!  :laugh:  Oh, it felt good to sleep in, and on top of that, at about 2:00 I took a nap!

Today is Fat Tuesday!  ;D  For those unfamiliar with that term, here’s a brief explanation, thanks to Wikipedia.

The terms "Mardi Gras", "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season", in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday; in English the day is sometimes referred to as Shrove Tuesday, from the word shrive, meaning "confess." Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent.

Today is my last day to eat meat, snacks and drink diet soda, as of tomorrow I’ll be pescatarian until Easter Sunday, which is April 8th.  Time to test the willpower and do this!

Quote from: Sason on February 18, 2012, 04:21:53 pm

Hi Chuck! I'm fine, thanks. Hope you too   :-*

I've tried an iPad only once or twice, and I also found it fairly simple to use. I'm not computer savvy in any way, and have never used a Mac, but I still got the hang of the iPad fairly quickly. I could never use it as my only computer though, since the key board is too small and I need real keys for my fingers to find the right letter.

Re your laptop, may I suggest you consider a netbook? I bought one last year as a complement to my desktop, and I find it extremely useful. The screen is a bit on the small side, true, but it's very convenient for travels, fits in any bag and very light. Very easy to bring along.

I’ll have to shop around and see what I can find.  I have used smaller laptops and I don’t really like them.  Truth be told, I don’t like most laptops, as I like typing on a full size keyboard.  However, I’m sure that in my apartment space will be limited, so having a full sized computer would just be a waste of space I don’t have.  We shall see….

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on February 20, 2012, 01:26:16 pm

Chuck, tell us something good.

I want to go to Guyana to see this waterfall:

(https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8wVgwXABHG-zQNLNy5dEDLKjIOLSoXxmqDhSbT7Jrl7SdPfXw)

Jonestown has now been reclaimed by the jungle, but locals say you can still see an old tractor. An old tractor ain't worth making a trip for.

Love that waterfall pic!  Something good….well, I just had a typical Jersey breakfast (Bagel with Taylor Ham & Cheese) which I won’t be able to have for a while now.  LOL   It sure tasted good!

I also started wearing my white knot pin again, for marriage equality.  Since Gov. Christie vetoed the marriage bill, it seems like it’s time to put it on.

(http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-69079737884585/slider-whiteknot-pin.jpg)

Quote from: brian on February 20, 2012, 11:08:52 pm

Have finally reached a motel with free unlimited wifi. My sister is catching up on over 50 messages. The previous motel where we stayed for 3 days charged $7 for 60 minutes and I found out this morning that meant 60 continuous minutes so I lost 40 yesterday when I thought I was saving them for this morning. As I said, they claimed it was available in all rooms but I found it only worked within about 20 meters of the aerial next to the swim pool.
The frig was badly frosted, the tv did not even sho all the free to air stations and not my favorite. The laundry was yuck, not cleaned in months I would say. One PowerPoint in the kitchenette for microwave, toaster and jug. The deck furniture needed a good scrub. I stayed at this resort 8 years ago in a camper an and it overlooks a beautiful waterfall and river. I was so disappointed. I remember a good meal in the restaurant but this time there was no menu and when we asked they said there was just roast beef and gave the impression they would prefer we went elsewhere, which we did.

I am slowly getting use to the iPad. I have used macs for over 20 years and as a librarian managed banks of them. I thought an iPad would be similar but it is very different. My fingers tend to hit the wrong parts of the screen.  I have used appleworks for years and years and find pages and numbers complicated for the little I do. I upgraded my laptop to lion and was horrified to find it no longer supports AppleWorks. My Christmas card data base has gone and all my documents more than about 4 years old. I will have to fire up my old Mac which I have not used for about 5 years.

However today we drove to cape Reinga which is the very top of nz. I was there 8 years ago but sister had not been there. I took her to Bluff the very south on feb 22 last year - a day to always be remembered, thinking of all the people in  Christchurch, one year after the big quake.

Hello Brian, glad to see you finally found suitable service for your internet needs!  It sounds like it was a big pain in the ass for a while.  Also sorry to hear about where you stayed, it seems like it’s gone downhill, and the current staff don’t care about the conditions or the reputation of the place.

Sorry to hear about your Christmas card database as well.  I have all my stuff stored on one of the drives at work.  LOL  During holiday time when it’s slow, I do my cards in my cube from work, and then stamp them and mail them out.

I can’t believe it’s been a year since the big earthquake hit Christchurch.  I remember waiting to hear a message from Matthew to make sure he and his family were all right, thankfully, they were.  I think I’ll go to the thread he started about it and leave a “thinking of you” post there.  I know he’s back in Christchurch now, visiting family.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,48721.0.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 21, 2012, 09:25:54 am

Best of luck with the lent effort chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 21, 2012, 01:57:31 pm

Why not have lentils for lent, Chuck?   ;D

They're tasty and healthy and cheap.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 21, 2012, 03:05:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 21, 2012, 01:57:31 pm

Why not have lentils for lent, Chuck?   ;D

They're tasty and healthy and cheap.

healthy and cheap, maybe.  tasty?  debatable!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 21, 2012, 03:17:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 21, 2012, 03:05:28 pm

healthy and cheap, maybe.  tasty?  debatable!

Well, you have to cook them first of course!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2012, 03:48:00 pm

OMG, I'm here at work, and the mail room attendent came over to me to ask if someone called 911, that the police were here tracing a call.

I said "Man in uniform?" and jumped up to help, and when I turned the corner, I saw this cop, and oh Hell was he sexy!

He was about my height, all trim, broad shoulders, salt & pepper hair, masculine jawline, and cute smile.  I was able to help him trace where the call came from, and determine it was a mistake.

From our office you have to dial a 9 to get an outside line, and then the 1 and the area code, so this person hit 1 twice and accidentally called 911.

I am like, all hot and bothered now!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 21, 2012, 04:02:01 pm

Well Chuck, go on and "accidentally" hit 911!   ;D

That's how you get him back!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 21, 2012, 04:08:12 pm

I hope you were wearing your white knot.

Whats up with Gov. Christie? Does he not recognize how history with judge him? (Like anyone should care about that, but c'mon!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 21, 2012, 04:10:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2012, 03:48:00 pm

I said "Man in uniform?"

I can literally picture you doing this, Chuck.  Were you checking your hair and your breath and making sure everything was tucked in proper as you were briskly walking over to help?  Guess you'll be having some sweet dreams tonight.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2012, 04:13:55 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 21, 2012, 03:05:28 pm

healthy and cheap, maybe.  tasty?  debatable!

Depends on how you cook 'em. Lentil soup is yummy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2012, 04:14:42 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 21, 2012, 04:02:01 pm

Well Chuck, go on and "accidentally" hit 911!   ;D

That's how you get him back!  8)

That's what they say: Dial 911. Make a cop come. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 21, 2012, 04:42:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2012, 04:14:42 pm

That's what they say: Dial 911. Make a cop come. ...

 ;D  >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 21, 2012, 06:15:00 pm

Now.. don't be tempted to start a trend like the 4 visits from the Firemen in one week!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 22, 2012, 02:54:18 am

It's Ash Wednesday, beginning of lent for you. Wish you luck for your resolution! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2012, 09:55:13 am

Quote from: Kelda on February 21, 2012, 06:15:00 pm

Now.. don't be tempted to start a trend like the 4 visits from the Firemen in one week!

You say that like it's a bad thing. ...  ;D

If they look like the New York fire fighters who pose for the department's charity calendar. ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2012, 09:58:36 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yes it's Ash Wednesday.  I will not be observing or attending church, as I haven't done that for a while, but I will still be doing my Lenten practice/sacrifice, which is more like a test of my willpower.

Bowling went well last night, first game was not the greatest (98) but my second game shot up to a 156 and my third was a 131.

;D

Oh, and because it was Fat Tuesday we had a small party and treats were to be had, so it was a good time, and I got to have a red velvet cupcake before my new practice started today.  ;D

Quote from: Kelda on February 21, 2012, 09:25:54 am

Best of luck with the lent effort chuck!

Well thanks, Darlin’!  :-*  So far, so good, of course, it’s only been one meal!  :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on February 21, 2012, 01:57:31 pm

Why not have lentils for lent, Chuck?   ;D

They're tasty and healthy and cheap.

Quote from: southendmd on February 21, 2012, 03:05:28 pm

healthy and cheap, maybe.  tasty?  debatable!

Quote from: Sason on February 21, 2012, 03:17:32 pm

Well, you have to cook them first of course!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2012, 04:13:55 pm

Depends on how you cook 'em. Lentil soup is yummy!

And the lentil debate begins!  :laugh:  I have to be honest, I can’t remember if I’ve ever had lentils or not.  The grocery store down the street sells fresh hot lentil soup, so it’s possible I have had it before and just don’t remember.

Quote from: Sason on February 21, 2012, 04:02:01 pm

Well Chuck, go on and "accidentally" hit 911!   ;D

That's how you get him back!  8)

Hmmmm…..since that’s illegal here, that would be a problem.  However, I would not have a problem with my coworker making the same mistake.  :laugh:

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 21, 2012, 04:10:45 pm

I can literally picture you doing this, Chuck.  Were you checking your hair and your breath and making sure everything was tucked in proper as you were briskly walking over to help?  Guess you'll be having some sweet dreams tonight.  :laugh:

No sweet dreams last night, but not for lack of trying!  LOL

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2012, 04:14:42 pm

That's what they say: Dial 911. Make a cop come. ...

That is just bad!

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on February 21, 2012, 04:08:12 pm

I hope you were wearing your white knot.

Whats up with Gov. Christie? Does he not recognize how history with judge him? (Like anyone should care about that, but c'mon!)

Actually, I was wearing my white knot.  ;D  As for Chris Christie, the less said about him, the better.

Quote from: Kelda on February 21, 2012, 06:15:00 pm

Now.. don't be tempted to start a trend like the 4 visits from the Firemen in one week!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2012, 09:55:13 am

You say that like it's a bad thing. ...  ;D

If they look like the New York fire fighters who pose for the department's charity calendar. ...  ::)

Hey now Kelda & Jeff, don't be leadin' me into temptation!!  I can find enough trouble on my own!  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 22, 2012, 02:54:18 am

It's Ash Wednesday, beginning of lent for you. Wish you luck for your resolution! :)

Thank ya, Chrissi!  :-*   I will keep everyone updated on my progress.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 23, 2012, 08:11:33 am

The only thing I can't resist is temptation.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 23, 2012, 08:31:58 am

Hey, Chuck.
Just a thought ... Why not buy a laptop and a separate, full size keyboard ?
That's what I use for my laptop. Just plug the keyboard into a USB port and it configures automatically. When not in use, it sits on the laptop and the two take up hardly any space.
I've also got a separate large size slim screen, which can be plugged in when needed.
Or ... thought 2 ... an all in one? That would give you a decent size screen, with computer built in, and a separate full size keyboard, so it's just mostly vertical. There are a few brands on the market, 'tho I'm addicted to an iMac which can be slid back against the wall with the keyboard under it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2012, 09:11:29 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, Ash Wednesday has come and gone and I made it through my first day of Lenten practice.  LOL

Breakfast was a SlimFast shake, lunch was sushi and Greek yogurt, and dinner was filet of sole and raw veggies with hummus.  Worked out for one hour in the evening.

Today started with a 15 minute workout and some oatmeal.

Quote from: underdown on February 23, 2012, 08:11:33 am

The only thing I can't resist is temptation.  ;)

Uh huh!  LOL  You are soooo bad!  Just like everyone else, tryin' to get me into trouble!

Oh, yesterday was my review!  I can't get into specifics as the company asks that you keep this confidential.  With my luck, I'd tell you all what happened, and one of my coworkers would find the post here and start issues.

I will say that it went well, and I'm happy!  ;D

Quote from: underdown on February 23, 2012, 08:31:58 am

Hey, Chuck.  Just a thought ... Why not buy a laptop and a separate, full size keyboard ?  That's what I use for my laptop. Just plug the keyboard into a USB port and it configures automatically. When not in use, it sits on the laptop and the two take up hardly any space.  I've also got a separate large size slim screen, which can be plugged in when needed.  Or ... thought 2 ... an all in one? That would give you a decent size screen, with computer built in, and a separate full size keyboard, so it's just mostly vertical. There are a few brands on the market, 'tho I'm addicted to an iMac which can be slid back against the wall with the keyboard under it.

Thanks for the advice buddy!  It will be a while before I purchase anything, so I'll be doing plenty of research and comparisons before I make a purchase.  I'm sure I'll find something I like rather quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2012, 09:46:43 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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It's Friday, it's pay day!  Bonus is in effect too!  ;D  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

This weekend will be a slightly busy one.  Dinner with my bowling friends on Saturday night, and then an Oscar party on Sunday night.  The theme is "pajama party" so I need to go buy some pajama bottoms.  LOL

I took Monday off, so I can sleep in.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 25, 2012, 02:23:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2012, 09:46:43 am

This weekend will be a slightly busy one.  Dinner with my bowling friends on Saturday night, and then an Oscar party on Sunday night.  The theme is "pajama party" so I need to go buy some pajama bottoms.  LOL

I took Monday off, so I can sleep in.   ;D

Taking off Monday for a post-Oscars sleep-in?  Wow!  What kind of parties you throw up there in Jersey?

I can't believe Jeff or Truman haven't piped in yet on the pajama party theme.  Come on, men, there's got to be some good jokes in there.

Have fun, Chuck.  I'm going over to my best GF's house for dinner and viewing.  I'm making a chocolate pie for dessert, and definitely leaving out the secret ingredient, ha-ha!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 26, 2012, 07:54:59 am

What good is a chocolate pie if you leave out the chocolate ?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on February 26, 2012, 08:01:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2012, 09:46:43 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

It's Friday, it's pay day!  Bonus is in effect too!  ;D  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

This weekend will be a slightly busy one.  Dinner with my bowling friends on Saturday night, and then an Oscar party on Sunday night.  The theme is "pajama party" so I need to go buy some pajama bottoms.  LOL

I took Monday off, so I can sleep in.   ;D

Where did you leave the last pair ??   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2012, 01:50:36 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Oh, it felt good to sleep in today.  I wish I had slept better.  LOL  I got home about 12:30am but couldn't fall asleep until 3am.  Not sure why.

I did manage to pretty much stay on my lenten/pescatarian diet.  I avoided all the chips and dip, took sushi to eat, and only water to drink.  I did have some liver, because I've never tried it before, so I had to try a small piece of it.

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 25, 2012, 02:23:35 pm

Taking off Monday for a post-Oscars sleep-in?  Wow!  What kind of parties you throw up there in Jersey?

LOL!  Now Mandy, we don't party hard!  I'm up by 5am in the mornings, getting to bed at 12:30 and being up at 5 won't work, so I took the day off.

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 25, 2012, 02:23:35 pm

I can't believe Jeff or Truman haven't piped in yet on the pajama party theme.  Come on, men, there's got to be some good jokes in there.

Don't encourage them!   :laugh:

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 25, 2012, 02:23:35 pm

Have fun, Chuck.  I'm going over to my best GF's house for dinner and viewing.  I'm making a chocolate pie for dessert, and definitely leaving out the secret ingredient, ha-ha!

Quote from: underdown on February 26, 2012, 07:54:59 am

What good is a chocolate pie if you leave out the chocolate ?  :o

Apparently, you've not seen "The Help".  In that movie, one of the maids made what she called the "Terrible Awful" pie, a chocolate pie and a little something extra for her boss.  She pooped in it.

:o

Most people suspected I would bring beans from Brokeback, but I knew it was just a simple baked beans dish, which wouldn't win.

Someone did a bagel platter after the 'bagel boy' scene from Moonstruck.  The host's mother made deli sandwiches after the "fake orgasm" scene from "When Harry Met Sally".  One woman made a bundt cake for the "Big Fat Greek Wedding" scene.  We also had a "terrible awful" pie from The Help.  We even had a plate of liver and fava beans with a glass of chianti from "Silence Of The Lambs!  


I ended up winning with my (poor) copy of the Groom's cake from "Steal Magnolias", the red velvet armadillo.

:D :D :D


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Quote from: underdown on February 26, 2012, 08:01:27 am

Where did you leave the last pair ??   ::)

 :laugh:

they were old, worn, ripped, and needed to be replaced.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 27, 2012, 01:57:34 pm

The cake looks great, Chuck, but why did you go through all that trouble of baking it?

You could've just shot an elk instead, would've been so much easier.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2012, 09:06:53 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq192/pandabear129/cubicle.gif)

Oh dear.  Well, I may not hate my cube, but I wouldn't want to live here either!   :laugh:

After a nice day off, I'm back in my cube.  Oh well.  I have some time to schedule off, the time I carried over from last year needs to be used before the end of March, so I will be having some more time off shortly.

The last of my tax stuff showed up on Monday, so I can get the taxes done soon, and find out what kind of refund I'll be getting.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2012, 08:57:16 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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So today is Hump Day and Leap Day!  ;D

I like Tuesday night bowling, but I hate feeling tired the day after.  Grrrrrrrrrrr!  However, last night went really well!  I bowled a 147, 137, & a 136.  Since my average tends to be a 110 - 120 and I usually have a game that is below average, I'm really happy with that.

At work now, so I'm peeking in while getting other things done.  I need to schedule some time off, and make an appointment to get my taxes done.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on February 29, 2012, 10:19:44 am

Chuckie, may this quadrennial observance of Leap Day exceed your wildest expectations for it.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2012, 10:39:58 am

Kisses back at ya, big brother!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2012, 10:24:46 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Rain all day yesterday, and rain today too!  Oh well, at least we're not having a drought!   :laugh:

The last of my tax paperwork arrived, and now I can get my stuff done and get my refund.   O0

Angelina Jolie and her stupid pose at the Oscars is still getting attention online.  I don't know who came up with this pic, but I wish I had!





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 01, 2012, 05:19:11 pm

Was out talking to my backyard neighbor yesterday, Chuck.  Her and her husband bowl on a league on Monday afternoons.  This Monday, he bowled a .286 game and a .268 game.  He's 82 years' young.  She says he always bowls in the .250'ish range.  I'll have to go and check it out for myself next week.

Just goes to show you, practice (in his case, 60 years of it) makes (almost) perfect.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2012, 08:39:31 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Yes, it's Friday, and I don't think I have anything planned!  :laugh:  I can relax!  My most pressing plan is to watch the episode of "The Walking Dead" that I missed on Sunday when I was at the Oscar party.

I think I'll try to spend some time catching up on my reading and writing.  They've both been overlooked in recent times!

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 01, 2012, 05:19:11 pm

Was out talking to my backyard neighbor yesterday, Chuck.  Her and her husband bowl on a league on Monday afternoons.  This Monday, he bowled a .286 game and a .268 game.  He's 82 years' young.  She says he always bowls in the .250'ish range.  I'll have to go and check it out for myself next week.

Just goes to show you, practice (in his case, 60 years of it) makes (almost) perfect.   ;)

Oh boy, so I'll be a good bowler in 40 years!   :laugh:

There's only a few weeks left for the league (we stop in May) so I'd like to think that one night I'll bowl really spectacularly and at least hit a 200 game!  LOL  Dare to dream!   Well, maybe next season!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 02, 2012, 08:53:10 am

More importantly than your scores, has it given you 200 smiles?  Your main objectives in joining the league were to enhance your social network, meet new people, and have fun, right?  You surely don't need until May to tell you if you've accomplished those things.  Any way you look at it, you're a winner, Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2012, 04:31:10 pm

Hello!

*waves - happy dances*

Happiness is having ann empty cube!!!!  Since becoming so short staffed and over-worked, most weekends I go home with stuff to do.....today I was done with everything early, and it's now 30 minutes before I go home, all my work is filed, my reports are done, and I've even cleaned the dust out of my cube.

I'm happy!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 02, 2012, 04:58:01 pm

Ann who?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 02, 2012, 05:32:30 pm

LOL Truman!   ;D

Glad you had such a good start to your weekend, Chuck!

But dusting....isn't that a bit OTT?   ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2012, 04:35:17 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Ahhhhhhhhhhh!  I love a relaxing Saturday!  I slept in, had a light lunch, did a workout DVD, and now I'm focusing on writing today!  It's been a while since I've done any writing, I'm sure my muse is getting ready to hit me with something! 

:laugh:

I finished two poems today, and now to focus on my "Threesome" book.  If I ever want to get this published, I need to finish it!

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 02, 2012, 08:53:10 am

More importantly than your scores, has it given you 200 smiles?  Your main objectives in joining the league were to enhance your social network, meet new people, and have fun, right?  You surely don't need until May to tell you if you've accomplished those things.  Any way you look at it, you're a winner, Chucky!

Oh, I've definitely had a lot of fun with the league, and made connections.  I've ended up friending people on Facebook, gone to bowling tournaments out of state, and done dinner dates and such with my fellow bowlers.  I'm sure we'll continue on after the season is over meeting up and doing things.

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 02, 2012, 04:58:01 pm

Ann who?

Huh?  ???  Big Brother, you've done confused me!

Quote from: Sason on March 02, 2012, 05:32:30 pm

LOL Truman!   ;D

Glad you had such a good start to your weekend, Chuck!

But dusting....isn't that a bit OTT?   ::) ;D

OTT = Over The Top, I presume?   Honey, you gotta understand.....I work in an office building with a cleaning crew, but they basically handle the floor only.....mopping and vacuuming.  Since many people will have either legal stuff in their cubes or personal "trinkets" in the cubes, the cleaning crew doesn't really clean the workspace in the cube, only vacuum around and such.  They also clean our restrooms and restock the paper towels and toilet tissue and things like that.

The amount of dust in the cubes can get very out-of-hand and with my allergies, it's best for me to keep it clean.  It also starts to look gross after a while.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 03, 2012, 05:17:37 pm

Ok, ok, I was merely joking.

You go ahead and dust all you want, Chuck, you have my blessing.  ;D :-*


And regarding Tru's post: he was commenting on a misspelled 'an' of yours, in the post above.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2012, 09:41:43 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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I hope that everyone had exactly the weekend that they wanted to have.  LOL   :laugh:

Mine was quiet, and productive.  I managed to update my files at home with more poetry, and three new chapters to my first of three novellas.  ;D

I think I added about 10 poems to my folder, although not all new.  I went through one of the threads here called 'Picture is worth a thousand words" and found a bunch of smaller poems I wrote that I liked, but never saved.  I edited them all to expand them, make them a few lines bigger, and then added them to my bunch.

Quiet day at the office so far today, and it should be a very easy day for me.   I have four Relationship Managers I work for.  Mary, Chris, Dennis, and Janice.  Mary is out today, Dennis is in another office today, and Janice is on vacation this week.



Pescatarian diet and exercise seems to be working.  12 days since Ash Wednesday, I've lost 9 pounds.

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Aloysius J. Gleek on March 05, 2012, 10:16:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2012, 09:41:43 am

Pescatarian diet and exercise seems to be working.  12 days since Ash Wednesday, I've lost 9 pounds.

;D

Sigh. I found them.

(I blame "winter--in quotes because this was a fake winter--I don't have to shovel snow, but a regular wintery winter takes ENERGY to move around; so, if you are eating thick meaty stews and goulashes--Fake Winter equals LOVE handles! 4.5lbs each! Gah!)

 :o :o
  >:( >:(
   ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2012, 08:30:39 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Yup, it's bowling night!  I hope it goes as well this week as it did last week!  My team won all three games!   ;D  I was above average by 20 pins or more in all three games!  ;D

Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on March 05, 2012, 10:16:51 am

Sigh. I found them.

(I blame "winter"--in quotes because this was a fake winter--I don't have to shovel snow, but a regular wintery winter takes ENERGY to move around; so, if you are eating thick meaty stews and goulashes--Fake Winter equals LOVE handles! 4.5lbs each! Gah!)

:o :o
>:( >:(
::) ::)

I believe I would be hard pressed to find an extra 9 pounds on you, friend.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 06, 2012, 10:47:10 am

From the pictures I've seen of John on here, I think it would be difficult to find 90 pounds on him.

Oops, that's called "skinny-bashing" now, isn't it?  Better mind my P's & Q's (AND contain my jealousy).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 06, 2012, 01:35:41 pm

Chuck, have you already downloaded Madonna's new one?  If not, try here:

http://perezhilton.com/2012-03-06-new-madonna-music-leaks-preview-im-addicted-here (http://perezhilton.com/2012-03-06-new-madonna-music-leaks-preview-im-addicted-here)

Hope it works for you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2012, 11:48:11 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Happy dance for mid-week!  I did a lot of boppin' and dancin' at the lanes last night, someone decided it would be a whole lot of Madonna music.

;D

And that was the ONLY good thing about bowling last night.  Ugh!  My entire team had an off night, it's hard to believe after we did so well last week.   Oh well, can't all be winners.

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 06, 2012, 10:47:10 am

From the pictures I've seen of John on here, I think it would be difficult to find 90 pounds on him.

Oops, that's called "skinny-bashing" now, isn't it?  Better mind my P's & Q's (AND contain my jealousy).

I believe the correct term is "slender"!   :laugh:

I'll contain my jealousy too!  ;D   doncha just love weight and all the different ways we can describe it?  ::)

I once saw a Margaret Cho routine on TV and she made the following comments:

"A reviewer saw my show and said "Funny, sexy, zaftig Margaret Cho..." What is "zaftig?" Isn't that German for "big fat pig?" I guess I was lucky- "zaftig" is kind of a nice word. It could have been, "Funny, sexy, OBESE Margaret Cho."

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 06, 2012, 01:35:41 pm

Chuck, have you already downloaded Madonna's new one?  If not, try here:

http://perezhilton.com/2012-03-06-new-madonna-music-leaks-preview-im-addicted-here (http://perezhilton.com/2012-03-06-new-madonna-music-leaks-preview-im-addicted-here)

Hope it works for you.

I'll check the link out tonight, thanks!  I probably won't downloand the song though!  The CD (MDNA) will be released on March 27th (I think) so I'll get it then.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2012, 01:07:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2012, 11:48:11 am

I once saw a Margaret Cho routine on TV and she made the following comments:

"A reviewer saw my show and said "Funny, sexy, zaftig Margaret Cho..." What is "zaftig?" Isn't that German for "big fat pig?" I guess I was lucky- "zaftig" is kind of a nice word. It could have been, "Funny, sexy, OBESE Margaret Cho."

Interesting that she said German instead of Yiddish:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zaftig (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zaftig)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 07, 2012, 04:44:47 pm

I didn't know Janice worked for you? Does she telecommute? I gotta go blow up some balloons. Where the hell is Nina?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2012, 09:14:38 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://www.presentermedia.com/files/animsp/00003000/3354/copier_printing_PA_md_wm.gif)

That is currently what I'm listening to right now, one of my RMs has asked me to print out a whole bunch of reports, two of them over 400 pages each.  I'm praying the machine doesn't jam in the middle.  So much for becoming a paperless society!

:laugh:

Today is International Women's Day!  A day to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.

Now go fix me some breakfast!

 :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2012, 01:07:10 pm

Interesting that she said German instead of Yiddish:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zaftig (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zaftig)

It's all Greek to me!   ;D  I guess she just made a mistake......It sounds like a German word.

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 07, 2012, 04:44:47 pm

I didn't know Janice worked for you? Does she telecommute? I gotta go blow up some balloons. Where the hell is Nina?

I work with no Brokies, so it's not our Janice, although that would be nice if it was.  ;D   Now why you need balloons?  As for where Nina is, I don't know, but I'm sure Nena is in Germany somewhere.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 08, 2012, 09:58:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2012, 09:14:38 am

It's all Greek to me!   ;D  I guess she just made a mistake......It sounds like a German word.

Re: Margaret Cho and zaftig:

Conceivably she didn't want to say Yiddish for fear it would sound anti-Semitic. I don't know what came first, Yiddish as the name for the language, or Yid as a slur for a Jewish person.

But in any case this is sort of a personal issue with me. Yiddish has given English a lot of wonderful, funny, expressive words, but Yiddish is not a dialect or version of Hebrew. It developed in the Middle Ages as a dialect of Middle High German. A lot of the letter combinations that make Yiddish words sound so wonderfully expressive (for example, the sch in schmuck) come from German. So, yes, indeed, zaftig does sound like a German word.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 08, 2012, 12:58:06 pm

I thought some German speaker would comment first. Saftig is German for juicy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 08, 2012, 03:46:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 08, 2012, 09:58:29 am

Re: Margaret Cho and zaftig:

Conceivably she didn't want to say Yiddish for fear it would sound anti-Semitic. I don't know what came first, Yiddish as the name for the language, or Yid as a slur for a Jewish person.

But in any case this is sort of a personal issue with me. Yiddish has given English a lot of wonderful, funny, expressive words, but Yiddish is not a dialect or version of Hebrew. It developed in the Middle Ages as a dialect of Middle High German. A lot of the letter combinations that make Yiddish words sound so wonderfully expressive (for example, the sch in schmuck) come from German. So, yes, indeed, zaftig does sound like a German word.

The word Yid is Yiddish for Jew. It's not a slur, it's just a word for a Jewish person.

I don't know whether Yiddish was considered a dialect of German from the beginning, but today it isn't. It's a mixture of Middle Age German, Hebrew and various Slavic languages that has developed into a language of it's own. The grammar is different form German, and it's written with Hebrew letters.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 08, 2012, 06:22:35 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 08, 2012, 03:46:39 pm

The word Yid is Yiddish for Jew. It's not a slur, it's just a word for a Jewish person.

Maybe not everywhere, but Yid  is a major slur in the US. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2012, 06:40:48 pm

Really?  I've never heard anyone say "Yid".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 08, 2012, 06:57:20 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 08, 2012, 06:22:35 pm

Maybe not everywhere, but Yid  is a major slur in the US. 

Really? I didn't know that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 08, 2012, 07:09:39 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 08, 2012, 06:22:35 pm

Yid  is a major slur in the US. 

Quote from: Sason on March 08, 2012, 06:57:20 pm

Really? I didn't know that.

Maybe it's something like the "N-word": Yiddish speakers may use it among themselves to refer to other Yiddish speakers, but it's a slur when used by us Goyim.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2012, 09:14:06 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ppostmaster/man_surfing_computer.gif)

I did an image search of "man at computer" today and the little guy surfin' the 'net on his mouse appeared.  LOL

I thought it was cute, so he's the image for today.

It's Friday, it's pay day!  I've done all my "financial juggling" for the morning, and I've split up my pay to checking, savings, LOC, and paid my bills.

I have time off that I have to use by the end of March or I lose it, so the rest of the month I've taken off every Wednesday, so I don't have to wake up early after late night bowling tournaments.

;D

The first Wednesday (14th) I'll get getting my taxes done.  ;D

Interesting conversation here regarding "Yidish" and "yid"......I have to say, I've never heard anyone say "Yid" before, that was new to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 09, 2012, 09:42:39 am

This may explain the confusion:  in Yiddish the word is fine; in English it's a slur.

yid   /yɪd/ noun Slang:  Disparaging and Offensive .
a Jew.

Word Origin & History

Yid

generally derogatory term for a Jew, 1874, from Yiddish use, where it is complimentary (see Yiddish).


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/yid

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 09, 2012, 05:24:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 08, 2012, 07:09:39 pm

Maybe it's something like the "N-word": Yiddish speakers may use it among themselves to refer to other Yiddish speakers, but it's a slur when used by us Goyim.

Well, if a goy ever tried to insult me by using it, they'd probably feel pretty stupid, cause I wouldn't feel insulted in the least. It would just state a fact.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2012, 07:57:59 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Ya know, missing an hour's sleep shouldn't feel like such a big deal, but damn, I was sooooo tired all day yesterday!

I was fine when I woke up this morning, but I'm starting to feel tired again,and it's only an hour into the workday!  :o

Oh, and I forgot to tell you, there was drama at work on Friday!  :laugh:

Let's see....how to tell it without spilling names......


Ok, on my team there are 8 Relationship Managers, there are two Relationship Assistants (I'm one of them) and the a Senior Relationship Assistant, who is my immediate supervisor.

On Friday my Sr. RA said she needed to speak with me so we went into one of the private conference rooms.  It turns out that the other RA here isn't getting along with one of her RMs, and the animosity has been building for a while.  Apparently it came to a head last week and there were very heated words exchanged.

I wasn't there to hear it, but I WISH I was.  LOL

End result is that they've decided they can no longer work with each other, and a switch was made and now I'm working for that RM, and the other RA has taken on one of my RMs instead.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 12, 2012, 02:06:26 pm

It sounds like a case of 8 chiefs and 3 Indians.
My last permanent position was at a school where they decided to combine 3 schools into one college with 3 campuses. After several years of meetings it was formed with 3 campus principals and 1 college principal. They sat round meeting and discussing all day over cups of tea and coffee while the rest of us ran the college. The college principal drove around the campuses each day so took the inter-campus mail with him so I referred to him as the most highly paid postman in the country. A year or so later, after I left,  the whole thing was declared a failure and they reverted back to 3 separate schools ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2012, 08:10:53 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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How are you today?

Why is that gif there, you ask?  Because today it's raining in NJ, so I did a Photobucket search on "Rainstorm gif" and he appeared.

The only thing I can think of is that he's doing a raindance of some sort and therefore, he shows up on that search.

 :laugh:

Quote from: brian on March 12, 2012, 02:06:26 pm

It sounds like a case of 8 chiefs and 3 Indians.   My last permanent position was at a school where they decided to combine 3 schools into one college with 3 campuses. After several years of meetings it was formed with 3 campus principals and 1 college principal. They sat round meeting and discussing all day over cups of tea and coffee while the rest of us ran the college. The college principal drove around the campuses each day so took the inter-campus mail with him so I referred to him as the most highly paid postman in the country. A year or so later, after I left,  the whole thing was declared a failure and they reverted back to 3 separate schools ;D

My God Brian!!!  That sounds like quite a wreck!  Loved your title for the college principal.  LOL  Sometimes I wonder who makes these decisions.....


Anyway.....today I feel a whole lot better than I did yesterday.  Yesterday, my butt was draggin'!  I find it hard to believe that the time change could affect me that way, but that's the only thing I can come up with.  I had no fever, headache, sore throat, or anything like that, but I was completely run down.   Last night instead of staying up to my usual time of 10:00, I went to bed at 8:30.  I slept straight through to the morning and today I'm feeling great.

Strange that the time difference would do this.....I spoke to a few friends who said the same thing, they felt completely run down yesterday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 13, 2012, 10:01:43 am

New Jersey's certainly getting a bad rep for politicians these days...  Maybe you should consider running next time around, Chuck?
~~~

Trenton Toilet Paper Shortage: Paper Products Running Low In New Jersey Capital City Amid Contract Squabbles
03/13/12 08:58 AM ET 

TRENTON, N.J. -- Toilet paper is at the center of the latest battle of Trenton.

Paper products are running low as Mayor Tony Mack's administration and the City Council quarrel over a contract to resupply city government in New Jersey's capital.

The council has twice rejected a $42,000 contract for a year's supply of paper products because members raised concerns about a high unit price for hot drink cups.

Mack's administration removed the cups from the contract and sent it back to the council.

Mack has faced frequent criticism and scandal since he took office in 2010.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2012, 12:54:27 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss165/lbwebster/taxes.jpg)

Sorry for the late appearance here today!  I have the day off.  My job doesn't give us weeks off.  We get "hours" off.  Example, I have 200 hours off a year, which equates to 5 weeks, based on a 40 hour work week.

So if one day I need to leave work at middle of the day, I'd use 4 of those hours so I'm still paid for an 8 hour day.


I have 24 hours (three work days) that I need to use before the end of March, or I lose them, so I am taking the next 3 Wednesdays off, so I can sleep in after my bowling nights.

Today I've gotten chores done, and in about 20 minutes or so, I'm leaving to get my taxes done, hence the image at the top of this post.  ;D

Every year that I've done my taxes I get a refund, so I assume I'll get one today as well.

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 13, 2012, 10:01:43 am

New Jersey's certainly getting a bad rep for politicians these days...  Maybe you should consider running next time around, Chuck?
~~~

Yeah, me run for a gov't position here.  lmao!  I don't know enough about politics for that.  And sometimes, I think the less said about NJ politicians, the better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 14, 2012, 05:57:38 pm

So did you get that refund? x

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 14, 2012, 06:13:08 pm

And how was your bowling game?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2012, 08:26:03 pm

Quote from: Kelda on March 14, 2012, 05:57:38 pm

So did you get that refund? x

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 14, 2012, 06:13:08 pm

And how was your bowling game?

Oh yes, I got my refund!  I'm happy, and plans are made with what to do with it.  ;D

As for bowling, ugh!  One game below 100, and two games between 110 -120.  Not happy, but better than the disaster it was last week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 15, 2012, 05:43:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2012, 08:26:03 pm

Oh yes, I got my refund!  I'm happy, and plans are made with what to do with it.  ;D

Londres!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2012, 08:16:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


Ohhhhh.........March 15th!



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/marge_simpson.png)

I hope that no one gets stabbed in the back today!

I have a project to work on that is going to annoy me.  We're switching to a new system for monitoring the checking accounts our businesses use, and apparently, they're reviewing all the accounts that the bank has.  They've come to the conclusion that certain accounts are missing information, and therefore, new signature cards are needed.  So I need to go to clients and explain that the branches didn't get the correct information when the accounts were opened years ago, and I must correct this now.

::)

Quote from: Kelda on March 15, 2012, 05:43:35 am

Londres!?!

Nope!  Another issue that's more personal to me!  ;D  Getting my finances in place in order for a move at the end of the year.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2012, 09:05:45 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

It's Friday!  This calls for a sexy party!


(http://www.tinygif.com/data/media/11/typepad-family-guy-sexy-dance.gif)

For those who don't know, this is a scene from Family Guy that happens from time to time.  Stewie (the baby in the pic) will do something that he feels is worth celebrating, and he say out loud "This calls for a sexy party!"  And then 7 underwear clad ladies will run in from nowhere while funny music plays, and they all laugh and squeal an chase each other around, suddenly break into dance, and then start chasing each other again.

I figure that Friday is as good a reason as any for a sexy party!

;D

Things are picking up at work, hoping that today is slow!  So far, so good, but it's only been two hours!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 16, 2012, 08:06:46 pm

   As  many times as I have watched that show, I have never seen that clip...  So Stewie.

   He is such a perv.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2012, 08:27:45 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on March 16, 2012, 08:06:46 pm

   As  many times as I have watched that show, I have never seen that clip...  So Stewie.

He is such a perv.

LOL  Yes he is!

Here's a clip from a different episode, he's in his usual outfit.  Quality is a little off, but this is a similar scene.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUXjdlaJII[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2012, 12:53:30 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t74/Barbara_Wyckoff/Holidays/St%20Patricks%20Day/st-patricks-day-15.jpg)


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/kent_brockman.gif)


"Top of the morning to ye. Kent O'Brockman live on Main Street, where today
everyone is a little bit Irish, except, of course, for the gays and the Italians."

I don't know what everyone's plans are, I plan on staying home!  I have no desire to be out among all the people who have celebrated too hard!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on March 17, 2012, 02:22:07 pm

I used to tease my Irish drinking buddies and tell them that they were all going to be as green
as the beer they were drinking the next morning ;)
And they usually were.
I don't drink beer, I would get the bartender to put some green food coloring in my wine! ;D
ERIN GO BRAUGH!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2012, 09:08:26 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm151/krisy1585/Crabby.jpg)
 

I feel like I didn't get enough sleep last night, so perhaps I'm a bit crabby today!   :laugh:

Season finale of The Walking Dead was last night.  I won't discuss it as there may be people who didn't watch it yet, but oh it was good!

Quote from: bentgyro on March 17, 2012, 02:22:07 pm

I used to tease my Irish drinking buddies and tell them that they were all going to be as green as the beer they were drinking the next morning ;)  And they usually were.  I don't drink beer, I would get the bartender to put some green food coloring in my wine! ;D  ERIN GO BRAUGH!!!!!

 :laugh:

Green wine?  Oh now that's funny!!!  Oh, and I edited your post above.  When I quoted it, I saw you had put the codes in to make the text green, but it didn't work for some reason.  I made it green now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 19, 2012, 01:21:56 pm

 I love figs, but gawd what a mess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2012, 01:20:29 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://blog.xecu.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/09.jpg)

Ooooops, no blog entry yesterday!  :o

Work was busy, and I was hopping all day!  Ugh!  I ended up staying there until after 5:00, and I usually leave at 4:00.  However, today I have today off, so I'm relaxed.

;D

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 19, 2012, 01:21:56 pm

I love figs, but gawd what a mess.

Ya know, I don't think I've ever had a fig, aside from Fig Newtons.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 21, 2012, 02:58:37 pm

Ya know, I don't think I've ever had a fig, aside from Fig Newtons.  LOL



     You have really missed out,  I used to live where my neighbor had a fig tree.  I used to climb up in that tree, and eat them fresh from the tree.  Delerious.  They are so subtle and devine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: MaineWriter on March 21, 2012, 05:22:10 pm

Hi Chuck,

I saw your comment on the New York Times about the gay movie that changed your life, and I replied. Just thought you might want the link:

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/the-gay-film-that-changed-your-life/?comments#permid=57:13

L

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2012, 05:54:33 pm

very cool!  Thanks for letting me know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 22, 2012, 05:43:08 am

Quote from: MaineWriter on March 21, 2012, 05:22:10 pm

Hi Chuck,

I saw your comment on the New York Times about the gay movie that changed your life, and I replied. Just thought you might want the link:

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/the-gay-film-that-changed-your-life/?comments#permid=57:13

L

v cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 08:16:34 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.schoolimprovement.com/docs/Stacks-of-money.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  My federal refund hit my account today!  ;D  And tomorrow is pay day!!!  I'll be rolling in the dough!

At least bills will be paid!!!   :laugh:  I'll make sure I get into work early so I can do my budget!  LOL  I also think it's funny that the big amount came first, while the smaller refund from the state still hasn't hit my account. 

Oh well, no matter, it's here and I'm happy!

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on March 21, 2012, 02:58:37 pm

You have really missed out,  I used to live where my neighbor had a fig tree.  I used to climb up in that tree, and eat them fresh from the tree.  Delerious.  They are so subtle and devine.

Really?  I may have to try them then.  I don't know....when I look at them they look unappetizing, and I'm not fond of fig newtons in the first place.

Quote from: MaineWriter on March 21, 2012, 05:22:10 pm

I saw your comment on the New York Times about the gay movie that changed your life, and I replied. Just thought you might want the link:

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/the-gay-film-that-changed-your-life/?comments#permid=57:13

Thanks for that, darlin'!  I'm always a little worried whenever I post my "story"......I'm never sure if I'll be coming off as genuine, or someone who is like a "Trekkie", a weird-sounding, obsessed fan.

 :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on March 22, 2012, 05:43:08 am

v cool!

Isn't it though?  I'm so glad I became a Brokie, I sometimes wonder what my life would be like if I hadn't.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 08:56:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 08:16:34 am

a "Trekkie", a weird-sounding, obsessed fan.

Oi! Don't let the Trekkies hear you say that!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2012, 02:29:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 08:16:34 am

I'm so glad I became a Brokie, I sometimes wonder what my life would be like if I hadn't.   :o

No kidding!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 02:51:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 08:16:34 am

I'm so glad I became a Brokie, I sometimes wonder what my life would be like if I hadn't.   :o

Maybe you'd be married by now.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 03:29:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 08:56:37 am

Oi! Don't let the Trekkies hear you say that!  :o

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2012, 02:29:45 pm

No kidding!!!

 :laugh:  I meant no insult to the Trekkies, but I believe that is what the "general public" believes them to be, and I wonder what they'd think of "The Brokies" as well.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 02:51:55 pm

Maybe you'd be married by now.  :-\

I strongly doubt that, there is NO WAY I was ready to be a husband, but this Brokie experience has caused me to grow, and I had a few good relationships come out of it as well.  ;D

My future husband will get a more "well-rounded" person due to my Brokie travels and experiences.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2012, 03:35:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 03:29:45 pm

:laugh:  I meant no insult to the Trekkies, but I believe that is what the "general public" believes them to be, and I wonder what they'd think of "The Brokies" as well.

That's not really what I was referring to. I meant that I strongly agree that I'm also glad I became a brokie, and now and the wonder what my life would be like if I hadn't.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 03:36:26 pm

Sorry Sonja!  Misread your post!

that's what I get for peeking in from work!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2012, 03:37:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 03:29:45 pm

My future husband will get a more "well-rounded" person due to my Brokie travels and experiences.   ;D

And here I had the impression that your goal is to give your future husband a less rounded husband!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2012, 03:39:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 03:36:26 pm

Sorry Sonja!  Misread your post!

that's what I get for peeking in from work!   :laugh:

There's some profound morals hidden in this message...  ::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 03:44:44 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2012, 03:37:24 pm

And here I had the impression that your goal is to give your future husband a less rounded husband!!  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 03:47:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2012, 03:29:45 pm

:laugh:  I meant no insult to the Trekkies, but I believe that is what the "general public" believes them to be.

Yes, but they might beam you up somewhere and then not beam you back.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on March 22, 2012, 05:00:27 pm

  You know Chuck, I don't really care for fig newtons either.. Too gummy, and dry.  Not a favorite for sure..
Truth is, I don't care much for bought cookies, at all.  Oreos, and Schoolboys,, are about it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2012, 09:32:58 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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*sings*  I'm in the money, I'm in the money!  I've got a lot of what it takes to get around!

 :laugh:

Ok, it's already spent (car isurance, phone bill, rent, other expenses) but hot damn, it looks nice in my account now!

 :laugh:

It's actually not all spent, and I was able to sock away a nice part of it into my money market, so I'm all good!

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2012, 03:37:24 pm

And here I had the impression that your goal is to give your future husband a less rounded husband!!  :laugh:

 ::)

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2012, 03:39:06 pm

There's some profound morals hidden in this message...  ::) :laugh:

Well check you out, being all profound during the workday!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2012, 03:47:11 pm

Yes, but they might beam you up somewhere and then not beam you back.  8)

I'm not worried about them!  They'd beam me back after a while, they'd get tired of me.  lol

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on March 22, 2012, 05:00:27 pm

You know Chuck, I don't really care for fig newtons either.. Too gummy, and dry.  Not a favorite for sure..  Truth is, I don't care much for bought cookies, at all.  Oreos, and Schoolboys,, are about it.

I agree with you Janice.  When I want cookies, I'll go to a store that has a bakery in it, and get some of their fresh-made cookies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 23, 2012, 07:22:29 pm

money market?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 23, 2012, 08:09:32 pm

I love fig Newtons! Kelda a money market is a bank account that pays a bit higher interest but you have less access to it
 I've never had one. I spend all my money on fig newtons. ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2012, 02:09:20 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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*waves - looks at clock*

Damn, I'm late today!!!

I decided to be "the good son" today.  I woke up and mom & dad had gone out, and mom had left a wash in the washer.  I took it out and hung it outside to dry since it's such a warm, sunny day here.  While that was drying, I did a complete clean of the kitchen, washed all the countertops, swept and mopped the floor, put everything in its place.  I opened the windows to air out the place, and washed the placemats/rugs in the bathroom as they were looking a little grungy.

I even cleaned out the cat's bowls, and then lit some of mom's vanilla scented candles.

Moms reaction?    "Well thank you..................what do you want?"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm still on my "money high" from yesterday.  It was such a good feeling to get my bills paid early (especially the car insurance) and still have enough to toss into my money market which is getting used for my year-end goal to move into my own place.   

;D

Quote from: Kelda on March 23, 2012, 07:22:29 pm

money market?

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 23, 2012, 08:09:32 pm

I love fig Newtons! Kelda a money market is a bank account that pays a bit higher interest but you have less access to it.  I've never had one. I spend all my money on fig newtons. ::)

Big Brother Truman!  You spend-thrift!!!  You spent it all on fig newtons?  Damn!  You could've at least got some chocolate chip cookies too!  damn! 

:laugh:

Kelda, like Truman said, a Money Market is a type of Savings account, but has different interest and rules.   Here is a brief run down.

Checking Account:  These types of accounts tend to be 100% liquid, meaning there is no minimum balance requirement (although some can have that) and you have no limit to the amount of widthdrawals that you make to the account.  Sometimes they have no interest that is earned, or there is a very low interest rate.

Savings Account:  These types of accounts have no restrictions on deposits, however, they can restrict the amout of withdrawals that you can make during a month.  Many banks will tell you that you should have no more than 6 widthdrawals a month from this type of account, and that will often include 3 electronic withdrawals (ATM Card, or auto-debit).  Many of these accounts may have a minimum balance requirement (say, at least $100.00 must always be in the account) and will earn interest, but not a large rate.  My Savings Account with my bank gets a rate of 0.60% APY (annual percentage yield)

Money Market:  These types of accounts typically have a relatively high rate of interest and require a higher minimum balance (anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 to $25,000) to earn interest or avoid monthly fees.   Like the savings accounts above, you should have no more than 6 widthdrawals a month from this type of account, and that will often include 3 electronic withdrawals (ATM Card, or auto-debit).   Some money markets can get 2.00% or 3.00% APY.  I don't have my statement handy, and I can't recall what my rate is on my MM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2012, 03:53:22 pm

All this chatter about Fig Newtons is starting to give me a craving for them.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 24, 2012, 04:18:40 pm

Ah okay, Money Markets are like our ISAs. Well done chuckie in being very good to your Mummy and with your Money!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 24, 2012, 07:21:04 pm

Chuck, weren't you talking about buying a new notebook, or netbook, or something, that you could travel with?  Is that still on the shopping list?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2012, 10:13:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2012, 03:53:22 pm

All this chatter about Fig Newtons is starting to give me a craving for them.

:laugh:

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Quote from: Kelda on March 24, 2012, 04:18:40 pm

Ah okay, Money Markets are like our ISAs. Well done chuckie in being very good to your Mummy and with your Money!

lmao! Thanks darlin'!  Well, as I've said before, I have a big move coming up in the future, and I'll need to save.  In fact, things may have taken an interesting turn....more below.

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 24, 2012, 07:21:04 pm

Chuck, weren't you talking about buying a new notebook, or netbook, or something, that you could travel with?  Is that still on the shopping list?

I was thinking about getting a laptop computer, which I will need when I move to my own place, and now things may have taken an interesting turn.

I was talking with my mother and younger brother about my upcoming move, and how I was planning on renting instead of owning my own place.  I didn't think that I could afford a condo or townhouse or things like that.  My mother thought differently, and told me to be open-minded and look into it.

For shits and giggles, I went to google maps and looked into surrounding areas by my job, which is a bit "ritzy" and see what was out there.  I found a place that is actually closer to my job than my current address.  I found a few condos there that are set at $50,000.00 for a one bedroom, full bath.  With a 20% downpayment, and a 30 year mortgage, and my yearly taxes figured it, the monthly payment would be roughly the same as a rent for the apartments in the area I'm at now.

I'll have some thinking to do on this.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2012, 10:33:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2012, 10:13:51 pm

I was talking with my mother and younger brother about my upcoming move, and how I was planning on renting instead of owning my own place.  I didn't think that I could afford a condo or townhouse or things like that.  My mother thought differently, and told me to be open-minded and look into it.

For shits and giggles, I went to google maps and looked into surrounding areas by my job, which is a bit "ritzy" and see what was out there.  I found a place that is actually closer to my job than my current address.  I found a few condos there that are set at $50,000.00 for a one bedroom, full bath.  With a 20% downpayment, and a 30 year mortgage, and my yearly taxes figured it, the monthly payment would be roughly the same as a rent for the apartments in the area I'm at now.

I'll have some thinking to do on this.  LOL

I agree with your mother. When you look into a condo, you will, of course, ask what the monthly fee is, and what you get for that fee (example: in my building we get gas for heat and cooking, hot water, a sort-of basic cable service, trash removal, and some maintenance included in the monthly fee, which also covers insurance on the "common areas"). But also remember to ask when was the last time the fee increased, and when was the last time there was a "special assessment," if any. Also ask about the condo association's cash reserves.

Oh, yeah, thanks for the Fig Newtons.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 25, 2012, 05:25:29 pm

Definitely sensible to buy if you can! Exciting!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2012, 07:37:35 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Oh boy!  Today's the day!!!!



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Madonna's "MDNA" cd drops in stores today, and I'll be going out to buy my copy!!!  ;D

The CDs first single was "Give Me All Your Luvin'", which she performed at the Superbowl.  It ended up being her 38th Top 10 hit, and her 41st #1 dance single.

;D

One of my friends just got his I-Tunes copy of "MDNA" and posted his own review on Facebook.  He's been BLASTING Madonna since her superbowl performance, talking about how much the CD is gonna suck, because he absoluted HATED the first two singles.


"I guess itunes released MADONNA'S new album a day early cos i just bought it. All I can say is, WOW!!!! Totally not what I expected. This woman is brilliant. Whoever told her it was ok to release "Girl Gone Wild" and the Superbowl song as the first singles, should be fired. The rest of this album is SIIIIICK!!! Hot freakin songs. If your one of those people that says they "hate Madonna", but like modern dance music, get this album. Or at least download GANG BANG, LOVE SPENT, SOME GIRLS, BEAUTIFUL KILLER and I DONT GIVE A... Absolutely insane, I love Madonna but I never thought she would put out a cd like this."

At one point today I'm gonna have to sneak away from the office to a local FYE to get my copy!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 26, 2012, 11:39:08 am

Happy for you, Chuck!  I can't even remember the last time I was *that* excited about new music coming out.  Or a book.  Or a movie, for that matter.  Your enthusiasm is intoxicating.  We'll be waiting your personal review.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2012, 12:19:46 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Today's the last Wednesday I have off, next week it's back to a 5 day work week.  Oh well!

Good news from bowling last night!  Each week they do a lottery where a number is drawn.  If your score from your first game matches that number, you win the money collected for the lottery.  No one has won the past two weeks, and last night my score matched. 

 ;D

I won $210.00! 

The new Madonna CD is off the chain!!!  I love it, I've been playing it over and over.  My fave tracks are "Girl Gone Wild", "Give Me All Your Luv'", "I Don't Give A", "Masterpiece".

Most of the songs are hard core dance tracks, but "Masterpiece" (my favorite) is a slow tempo, almost ballad like.  Here's a clip, check it out and let me know what you think.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZePtE99OeYU[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 08:41:10 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://americanhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/052406_computer_smash.gif)

That pic is in honor of my computer at home, which I think is ready to be replaced.   :laugh:   I tried to use it this morning, and it was going ok for a while, and then it started to make some loud noises and froze up for about 20 minutes.

Of course, the machine is rather old, I want to say about 10 years old.   :laugh:

It's the family computer, so I won't need to go on the cost alone, the entire family will be pitching in.  My plan is to go home tonight and make sure everything is backed up (we have an external hard drive) and then if need be, go shopping for a new computer this weekend.


I was waken up today at 4:00am by some kind of screeching animals outside....I have no idea what they were, it was too dark to see, but when I looked out the window, I saw three animals that looked like dogs running down the center of the street, making some crazy ass noises, and then they went around the corner, got really loud, and then ran back up the street.  I think they may have been foxes.

Everything else is status quo over here!  What's up with all of you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 09:46:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 08:41:10 am

That pic is in honor of my computer at home, which I think is ready to be replaced.   :laugh:   I tried to use it this morning, and it was going ok for a while, and then it started to make some loud noises and froze up for about 20 minutes.

Of course, the machine is rather old, I want to say about 10 years old.   :laugh:

Well, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with a decade-old PC.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 10:48:25 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 09:46:37 am

Well, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with a decade-old PC.  :-\

LOL

My family and I don't go for a lot of bells and whistles, so there's no need to constantly update.   It was (until recently) working fine, so we saw no need to replace it.

This weekend may be the weekend.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 12:21:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 10:48:25 am

My family and I don't go for a lot of bells and whistles, so there's no need to constantly update.   It was (until recently) working fine, so we saw no need to replace it.

That's pretty much my situation. But I think mine may be "underpowered" for today's Internet. For example, if I click on a link in a Bettermost post, say, to connect to a Youtube video, mine will usually freeze up. In general, it's slow for dealing with web sites--but I don't know enough to know for sure whether the problem is my "antique" PC or my DSL connection, and I wouldn't be surprised if it were some of both.

In any case, I dread replacing it and having to get all my files and software from the old PC into a new one.

Good luck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 29, 2012, 01:51:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 08:41:10 am

I was waken up today at 4:00am by some kind of screeching animals outside....I have no idea what they were, it was too dark to see, but when I looked out the window, I saw three animals that looked like dogs running down the center of the street, making some crazy ass noises, and then they went around the corner, got really loud, and then ran back up the street.  I think they may have been foxes.

I'm sure they were werewolves.   8)

Make sure to keep garlic in the house to protect yourselves. Werewolves are nasty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 29, 2012, 02:21:09 pm

OMG Chuck, I hope you all have the doors locked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 02:52:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 12:21:04 pm

That's pretty much my situation. But I think mine may be "underpowered" for today's Internet. For example, if I click on a link in a Bettermost post, say, to connect to a Youtube video, mine will usually freeze up. In general, it's slow for dealing with web sites--but I don't know enough to know for sure whether the problem is my "antique" PC or my DSL connection, and I wouldn't be surprised if it were some of both.

In any case, I dread replacing it and having to get all my files and software from the old PC into a new one.

Good luck!  :D

We don't have that issue with the freezing, but today was just bad and I remember thinking, "Oh, this is a 'death knell'."   :laugh:

As for getting the files and software to a new computer, we have an external hard drive as a back up, so I believe that all we need to do is connect that to the new PC, and the files will transfer.

Quote from: Sason on March 29, 2012, 01:51:40 pm

I'm sure they were werewolves.   8)

As long as they weren't zombies!

Quote from: Sason on March 29, 2012, 01:51:40 pm

Make sure to keep garlic in the house to protect yourselves. Werewolves are nasty.

Honey, who are you talking to?  This is an Italian household, we're almost never WITHOUT garlic!   :laugh:

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 29, 2012, 02:21:09 pm

OMG Chuck, I hope you all have the doors locked.

LOL  Whenever we go to bed, the doors and windows are locked!  Because of humans, not werewolves!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 02:54:42 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 29, 2012, 01:51:40 pm

I'm sure they were werewolves.   8)

Make sure to keep garlic in the house to protect yourselves. Werewolves are nasty.

Garlic protects you from vampires. Werewolves just need to be killed with a silver bullet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 29, 2012, 03:01:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 29, 2012, 02:52:14 pm

Honey, who are you talking to?  This is an Italian household, we're almost never WITHOUT garlic!   :laugh:

Good for you!

And you never got bitten by the werewolves, did you?

See? The garlic really protected you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 29, 2012, 03:05:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 02:54:42 pm

Garlic protects you from vampires. Werewolves just need to be killed with a silver bullet.

Hm..... I wonder whether silver bullets are frequently found in Italian households?

I've never heard of a pasta dish spiced up with silver bullets.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2012, 08:23:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://americanhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/052406_computer_smash.gif)

I'm keeping the same pic from yesterday.   LOL

My brother and I decided that we'll go computer shopping tomorrow, and hopefully have a new machine up and running by Saturday night.  The current one ran a little faster today, but there were still issues.  I wouldn't run Photobucket properly, and couldn't find google at all.  LOL    Anytime I tried to go to Google, I got a 404 page not found error.

 :o  ::)

If your computer can't find Google, there's a problem!   :laugh:

Other than that, it should be a slow weekend!  Does anyone have good plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2012, 04:09:18 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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We're doing the happy dance here because there is a new computer at my house!  ;D

Here is a pic of the old monster.




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Yup, we had the keyboard, tower, big-ass monitor, mouse, speakers and printer.  It was moving very slowly, and certain websites were not working properly.


(http://pinoytutorial.com/techtorial/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hp-omni-120-aio-pc-img2.jpg)

This is the new computer!   It's a HP Omni 120.  The "tower" is in the monitor, and it was pretty reasonable with the printer and 1 year warrenty and virus protection.

It's moving soooo much faster now, and websites are actually working again!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 31, 2012, 04:13:50 pm

Congrats on the new computer, Chuck!

Judging by the amount of stuff you do on the forums, it's pretty amazing you did all that on an old and slow computer. Kudos to you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2012, 04:39:28 pm

Thanks darlin'!  I have to say, it's taking a little getting used to, but I'm liking the new comp!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on March 31, 2012, 11:38:56 pm

Wow Chucky, you are gonna have so much fun on that new puter...nice looking machine u got there.

Love the pic of the keyboard smashing into the computer... :laugh: :laugh: how many times have we all felt like doing that at some time.

Do you ever wonder what kind of computers and electronics are gonna be around in say 50yrs time....or what people are going to have to have that hasn't even been thought of yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2012, 06:33:05 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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How is everyone doing this weekend?

Today is Palm Sunday, the day when all the A&P Catholics go to church.  An "A&P Catholic" is someone who goes to church twice a year, once to get ashes, and once to get palms.  LOL

I'm still getting used to the new computer, and I thought I was about to have a disaster.  Apparently my old computer wasn't using Microsoft Word, it was using Microsoft Works.  My new computer doesn't have "Works" on it, so when I tried to open the poems and story on my computer, they weren't working.  I was really worried.

However my friend Kathryn on DCF (I believe she is here as Kitty) gave me a link to a site where they convert files for free.  I was able to get all my poems and the 15 chapters of my story converted to Word, which this computer has.

Whew!

I even went to work today for a few hours!  I have a major project that I need to get done by April 14th, and I keep getting interrupted with other things on the job.  Today with no one around, I got more accomplished in three hours than I did last week.  LOL

Quote from: Katie77 on March 31, 2012, 11:38:56 pm

Wow Chucky, you are gonna have so much fun on that new puter...nice looking machine u got there.

Love the pic of the keyboard smashing into the computer... :laugh: :laugh: how many times have we all felt like doing that at some time.

Do you ever wonder what kind of computers and electronics are gonna be around in say 50yrs time....or what people are going to have to have that hasn't even been thought of yet?

Hello Sue!  It's soooo good to see you here in my blog!  :-*   Oh yes, there were plenty of times I was soooo ready to smash the computer.  Now with this new machine, I'm very happy.  Things are going smootly!

Ya know Sue, I have wondered about that, I'm really curious about what the technology will be like when I'm 90!   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2012, 07:54:27 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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So, what's shakin' BetterMost friends!  ;D

I'm really liking the new computer, and I'm here at work, enjoying the quiet!  Getting caught up on stuff, and relaxing in general until the mob rolls in!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2012, 08:12:23 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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And that picture was what my morning commute was like.  A tank truck on 78 West apparently got too close to the divider or the driver lost control somehow, hit the concrete divider and flipped over into 78 East.  Hopefully no one was hurt.  There were a whole bunch of rescue vehicles and fire trucks just in case a fire broke out.

I was on 78 West, but with all the people "rubber-necking" to see the accident, I was about 15 minutes late for work.  78 East side was at a standstill.

Some of you may remember I discussed going on a pescatarian diet for Lent.  No red meat, just greens, fruit, and fish.  I also decided to eliminate diet soda, bread and pasta.  I had let myself get back up to 245 pounds.

Here's an update......



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 (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

I'm back down to 233 pounds (12 pound loss).  I'd like to lose three more by Sunday, that was my goal, to lose 15 pounds between Ash Wednesday & Easter.  I hope I can do it, but if not, I'm happy that I've lost 12 pounds.  I'm going to push this week for that goal, but not too hard, I don't want to do something stupid.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 03, 2012, 09:44:14 am

Wow - Well done Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 03, 2012, 04:58:12 pm

Must have been the day for such accidents. I am back in Sydney for Easter and one of the major motorways was completely blocked in yesterday's commute by a truck which overturned. It was carrying pig carcasses so was a fairly gruesome sight for the first emergency workers to arrive. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2012, 09:25:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2012, 04:04:29 pm

As for the tire thing, I've changed my own tire quite a few times.  It's not as difficult as people make it out to be.

Hi, Chuck!  Catching up here, starting way back in January.

That line made me laugh.  Changing a tire may not be hard for you, but I hope you haven't had to it too many times.  I've never changed my own tire, and have called the AAA repair service when necessary, but I can't remember the last time it was necessary.  Many, many years ago.

Of course, you drive a lot more than I do.   :laugh:

Also, I'd been wondering the same thing about your lost cell phone, why your friend didn't just go outside her place and look for it.  I didn't know you dropped her off at Penn Station.  Was that the Penn Station in Newark?  Enough said; I can see why that was the end of that cell phone.    :P


Another thing:  I've gotten a couple of PM's from people who've missed me here.  Everything is fine, I've just been busy, so I hope you are all fine and I'll to check in here more often.  But I will be going away, where there won't be a computer (first on a bus trip, and then to mom's) so I'll be missing again.  Don't worry, everything's okay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2012, 10:12:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 29, 2012, 12:21:04 pm

That's pretty much my situation. But I think mine may be "underpowered" for today's Internet. For example, if I click on a link in a Bettermost post, say, to connect to a Youtube video, mine will usually freeze up. In general, it's slow for dealing with web sites--but I don't know enough to know for sure whether the problem is my "antique" PC or my DSL connection, and I wouldn't be surprised if it were some of both.

In any case, I dread replacing it and having to get all my files and software from the old PC into a new one.

Good luck!  :D

Jeff, the slowness in dealing with websites sounds like the problem I had with my DSL connection.  We now have Verizon FIOS in our neighborhood, and it's much better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 03, 2012, 10:21:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2012, 08:12:23 am

Some of you may remember I discussed going on a pescatarian diet for Lent.  No red meat, just greens, fruit, and fish.  I also decided to eliminate diet soda, bread and pasta.  I had let myself get back up to 245 pounds.

Here's an update......



(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png)
 (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

I'm back down to 233 pounds (12 pound loss).  I'd like to lose three more by Sunday, that was my goal, to lose 15 pounds between Ash Wednesday & Easter.  I hope I can do it, but if not, I'm happy that I've lost 12 pounds.  I'm going to push this week for that goal, but not too hard, I don't want to do something stupid.

Good going on the weight loss, Chuck.  I hope you can just keep up the basic changes in eating habits and continue to lose more pounds, even though you can be doing it at a more comfortable and relaxing pace.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2012, 08:05:11 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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That picture represents what I'm sure I looked like this morning when I started my job.  My first duty of the day is to pull the accounts in our team's portfolio and review which ones are overdrawn, and contact the customer so they can make a deposit or transfer to cover it.

Imagine my surprise when I pulled the report and discovered an overdraft on one account for $2.5 million!

 :o

How the hell do you overdraw an account for $2.5 million?

Obviously, we can't just approve something of that level, so the Relationship Manager is on the phone with our team leader disucssing what must be done.

Never a dull moment!

Quote from: Kelda on April 03, 2012, 09:44:14 am

Wow - Well done Chuck!

Thank you, darlin'!  :-*

Quote from: brian on April 03, 2012, 04:58:12 pm

Must have been the day for such accidents. I am back in Sydney for Easter and one of the major motorways was completely blocked in yesterday's commute by a truck which overturned. It was carrying pig carcasses so was a fairly gruesome sight for the first emergency workers to arrive. ;D

Oh damn!  I can't even imagine what the EMTs thought when they got there!  I probably would've thrown up!   :laugh:  Enjoy your holiday in Sydney!!

Quote from: dejavu on April 03, 2012, 09:25:49 pm

Another thing:  I've gotten a couple of PM's from people who've missed me here.  Everything is fine, I've just been busy, so I hope you are all fine and I'll to check in here more often.  But I will be going away, where there won't be a computer (first on a bus trip, and then to mom's) so I'll be missing again.  Don't worry, everything's okay.

When is your next trip, and how long will you be gone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 04, 2012, 09:43:27 am

from Yahoo:

Madonna keeps pop crown, "MDNA" tops Billboard chart
By Piya Sinha-Roy | Reuters – 12 hrs ago

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Madonna retained the title Queen of Pop by taking the throne of the Billboard 200 album chart for the eighth time on Tuesday, as her latest album "MDNA" beat Lionel Richie's country themed "Tuskegee" to the top of the weekly sales list.

Madonna's 12th studio album, dedicated to club-friendly dance tracks, sold 359,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan, despite lukewarm reviews from critics and minimal promotional appearances by the singer.

This is the fifth time in the 53-year-old singer's career that her album has debuted at No. 1, following her 2008 CD "Hard Candy," and she is the second woman to top the chart eight times behind Barbra Streisand, who holds the title with nine chart-topping albums.

"MDNA" also was No. 1 on iTunes charts in 40 countries and had the biggest single day pre-sales on iTunes by any artist in history, Madonna's label Interscope Records said in a statement.

Album sales were also boosted by Madonna's upcoming world tour because customers buying tickets also were given the option to receive the album as part of their purchase.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2012, 11:33:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2012, 08:05:11 am

When is your next trip, and how long will you be gone?

Hi, Chuck!  Actually it's my first trip of 2012.  So far this year, I've just been busy with doctor's appointments and reading and basketball and many other things about the house.

As for trips,  I leave next Friday for Pittsburgh, and then will catch the tour bus to SC and Georgia for a week, returning home from Pittsburgh the following Sunday (April 22).  On April 26, I fly to Denver for about a month.  And then only one weekend at home (as planned at this time) before flying up to Boston for the first week of June.

I did just get a phone call this morning from the woman in Pittsburgh who will be traveling with me on the bus, so that makes it seem more "real."  I'd better get started with packing soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on April 04, 2012, 03:30:27 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 04, 2012, 11:33:34 am

Hi, Chuck!  Actually it's my first trip of 2012.  So far this year, I've just been busy with doctor's appointments and reading and basketball and many other things about the house.

As for trips,  I leave next Friday for Pittsburgh, and then will catch the tour bus to SC and Georgia for a week, returning home from Pittsburgh the following Sunday (April 22).  On April 26, I fly to Denver for about a month.  And then only one weekend at home (as planned at this time) before flying up to Boston for the first week of June.

I did just get a phone call this morning from the woman in Pittsburgh who will be traveling with me on the bus, so that makes it seem more "real."  I'd better get started with packing soon.

Safe travel Debbie.

Looking forward to hear more about your travels a cross the country. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2012, 03:42:09 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 04, 2012, 09:43:27 am

from Yahoo:

Madonna keeps pop crown, "MDNA" tops Billboard chart
By Piya Sinha-Roy | Reuters – 12 hrs ago

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Madonna retained the title Queen of Pop by taking the throne of the Billboard 200 album chart for the eighth time on Tuesday, as her latest album "MDNA" beat Lionel Richie's country themed "Tuskegee" to the top of the weekly sales list.

Madonna's 12th studio album, dedicated to club-friendly dance tracks, sold 359,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan, despite lukewarm reviews from critics and minimal promotional appearances by the singer.

 :laugh:

I was actually coming here to post about this, and ya beat me to it!

I did find out a very interesting fact about Madonna's #1 album track record.  Madonna has had #1 albums in the 80s ("Like A Virgin", "True Blue" & "Like A Prayer"), in the 00s ("Music", "American Life", "Confessions On The Dancefloor", "Hard Candy") and now the 10s ("MDNA").

However, she had ZERO #1 ablums in the 90s.  LOL  She came thisclose, hitting the #2 spot 5 times with "I'm Breathless", "The Immaculate Collection", "Erotica", "Evita soundtrack" and "Ray Of Light".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2012, 03:47:57 pm

Quote from: sophytofu on April 04, 2012, 03:30:27 pm

Safe travel Debbie.

Looking forward to hear more about your travels a cross the country. :-*

Thanks!  And I forgot to mention that I'm going to NYC by train this Saturday to see a play, but that just one day, the day before Easter.  I'll be home by Saturday night.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 04, 2012, 03:49:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2012, 03:42:09 pm

However, she had ZERO #1 ablums in the 90s.  LOL  She came thisclose, hitting the #2 spot 5 times with "I'm Breathless", "The Immaculate Collection", "Erotica", "Evita soundtrack" and "Ray Of Light".

Oh, well, Chuck.  You can't exactly say she had retired during the 90s, with that many #2 albums.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2012, 08:29:28 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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I hope that everyone is doing well today!  ;D

One day closer to the weekend!

Tomorrow is Good Friday, but I don't have the day off.  However, I told all my clients that while we are open tomorrow, it's possible we'll be told we can go home early, and to get me their work by no later than 2:00.  This way, I'll have a slow afternoon if I have to stay all day, and if we are told we can leave early, then all my work will be done on time.

;D

Quote from: dejavu on April 04, 2012, 03:49:52 pm

Oh, well, Chuck.  You can't exactly say she had retired during the 90s, with that many #2 albums.

You got that right, Debs.  I tried to find what albums kept her from #1, but I don't have the dates of the charts, so I can't do a good Google search on it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2012, 09:29:34 am

Quote from: dejavu on April 04, 2012, 03:49:52 pm

Oh, well, Chuck.  You can't exactly say she had retired during the 90s, with that many #2 albums.

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2012, 08:29:28 am

You got that right, Debs.  I tried to find what albums kept her from #1, but I don't have the dates of the charts, so I can't do a good Google search on it.

Well, I just spent some time on the Billboard Magazine website, they have archives from past issues online, and I was able to fine the Top 200 for the weeks that Madonna was at #2.  It's actually funny to see some of the artists there with her and wonder, "What are they doing now?"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



BILLBOARD 200:  Week of  June 23, 1990:

#1 “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt Em” M.C. HAMMER
#2 “I’m Breathless” MADONNA 
#3 ”I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” SINEAD O’CONNOR
#4 “Pretty Woman” SOUNDTRACK
#5 “Poison” BELL BIV DEVOE


BILLBOARD 200:   Week of  January 26, 1991:

#1 “To The Extreme” VANILLA ICE
#2 “The Immaculate Collection” MADONNA     
#3 ”The Simpsons Sing The Blues” THE SIMPSONS
#4 ”Please Hammer Don’t Hurt Em” M.C. HAMMER
#5 ”Mariah Carey” MARIAH CAREY


BILLBOARD 200:   Week of  November 7, 1992:

#1 “The Chase” GARTH BROOKS
#2 “Erotica” MADONNA
#3 “Unplugged” ERIC CLAPTON
#4 “Some Gave All” BILLY RAY CYRUS
#5 “Automatic For The People” R.E.M


BILLBOARD 200:   Week of  February 15, 1997:

#1 “Tragic Kingdon” NO DOUBT
#2 “Evita” MADONNA
#3 “Romeo & Juliet” VARIOUS ARTISTS
#4 “Falling Into You” CELINE DION
#5 “Space Jam” VARIOUS ARTISTS


BILLBOARD 200:   Week of  March 21, 1998:

#1 “Titanic” VARIOUS ARTISTS
#2 “Evita” MADONNA
#3 “Let's Talk About Love” CELINE DION
#4 “My Homies” SCARFACE
#5 “Savage Garden” SAVAGE GARDEN

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 05, 2012, 11:16:05 am

Well done research, Chuck.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 05, 2012, 05:08:23 pm

So, Chuck, will you be able to take that spiffy new laptop with you when you go on your adventures, or will your family be fighting to keep possession?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 05, 2012, 05:12:12 pm

It amazes me that a bank is open on Good Friday. Nothing is open  here, no large stores. Banks  etc are closed until Tuesday. Shops will be open on Saturday and Monday. Transport is limited, all theatres are closed. Even many cafes  and restaurants are closed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2012, 08:51:38 pm

Quote from: dejavu on April 05, 2012, 11:16:05 am

Well done research, Chuck.   ;D

I was determined!  LOL

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 05, 2012, 05:08:23 pm

So, Chuck, will you be able to take that spiffy new laptop with you when you go on your adventures, or will your family be fighting to keep possession?

My computer isn't a laptop Mandy.  It's a full desktop computer.  It has no tower because everything is in the monitor, but it's not a laptop.  I will get myself a laptop when I move to my own place.

Quote from: brian on April 05, 2012, 05:12:12 pm

It amazes me that a bank is open on Good Friday. Nothing is open  here, no large stores. Banks  etc are closed until Tuesday. Shops will be open on Saturday and Monday. Transport is limited, all theatres are closed. Even many cafes  and restaurants are closed.

Over here, Good Friday isn't considered a national holiday.  Catholics who want off for the day need to request it off.  Monday isn't a holiday either.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 05, 2012, 10:16:43 pm

   We are trying with all that is in us to keep the separation of Religion and Government.  If we all tried to get all the holy
holidays off.  That would just be another chink in the program.  Plus if we had the days that the protestants observe off.
We would then be obliged to allow the same right to all other religions.  That little thing called equality, you know.  So in
my opinion, its best we don't make them a legal holiday..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 06, 2012, 01:43:04 am

Why then is Christmas day a holiday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2012, 05:56:49 am

Quote from: brian on April 06, 2012, 01:43:04 am

Why then is Christmas day a holiday?

Over here Christmas is more of a secular holiday.  We see way more Santa's, Frosties, and things like that than we do Nativity scenes.

Most of our holidays are not religious based at all.

January 1st (New Year's Day)
January 15th (or 3rd Monday in January -Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 21st (or 3rd Monday in February - President's Day To honor George Washington & Abe Lincoln)
May 31st (or last Monday in May - Memorial Day - to honor those we lost during war)
July 4th (Independence Day - When USA became an independent nation)
August (last Monday in August - Labor Day - Honor the American worker)
October 21st (or 3rd Monday in October - Columbus Day - to honor the man who "discovered" America)
November 11th (Veteran's Day - to honor those who served in our military)
November 24th (or the 3rd Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day - to honor the original settlers of American colonies)
December 25th (Christmas Day - celebrate the birth of Christ for those who follow Christianity, for those who don't, to celebrate the arrival of Santa)

One must remember that this country was predominantly Christian, so that is why we close everything for Christmas.  If that was tried to be reversed now, there would be a bit of an outcry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2012, 08:13:29 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Wouldn't it be nice to really have one of those?   :laugh:

Well, I may not have a money tree, but today is pay day!  ;D  I got to work early, spent an hour doing my budget stuff, and now all my bills are paid, my juggling is done, and my pocket money is in my pocket.

;D

Who has good plans for Passover/Easter?  My family is getting together at mom & dad's place, and doing a later lunch then.  Mom has decided not to cook, and will be getting an assortment of food from the local Italian place around the corner, which I equate with a Chinese family ordering dinner from "Asian Palace".

My personal ad on the dating website seems to gave gotten more attention lately, but from guys on the west coast, which I don't understand.  My ad plainly says "NJ" and that I'm looking for guys "within 50 miles" of my zip code.  Either I have a flashing sign above my head that says "Will travel for sex",  or I attract morons who don't know how to measure distance.

 :laugh:

On the diet/weight loss subject, I've lost another pound. 

(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png) (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

2 pounds away from goal of 15 pounds in the 46 days of Lent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 06, 2012, 09:58:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2012, 08:13:29 am

My personal ad on the dating website seems to gave gotten more attention lately, but from guys on the west coast, which I don't understand.  My ad plainly says "NJ" and that I'm looking for guys "within 50 miles" of my zip code.  Either I have a flashing sign above my head that says "Will travel for sex",  or I attract morons who don't know how to measure distance.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 06, 2012, 12:36:11 pm

Well have a good time, whatever you do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 06, 2012, 05:01:44 pm

    Maybe they found out that you were in the market for a house.  They may have decided the could talk you into moving or ask them to move to your neck of the woods.?

                         ::).

     

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2012, 10:42:51 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I hope that you all are having a great holiday season, no matter what holiay you are celebrating!

It's almost 11:00 here, at 11:00 I'll step away from my computer and do a workout before lunch.


On the diet/weight loss subject, I've lost two more pounds. 

(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wGGHcse/weight.png) (http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wGGHcse/)

I officially hit my goal for Lent, 15 pounds in the 46 days.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 08, 2012, 02:07:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 08, 2012, 10:42:51 am

I officially hit my goal for Lent, 15 pounds in the 46 days.  ;D

You did it, Chuckie! Congratulations!
Did you manage to stick completely to the no meat, no sodas resolution?


The only leftover from lent in my family is that we don't eat meat (or ham, bacon, Wurst, anything that contains meat) on Good Friday. That's how I was raised, and that's how we do it now.

Classic meals on Good Friday are either fish with potatoes or potatoes, spinach and fried egg.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2012, 06:40:13 pm

Ooooof!   I was feeling soooo bloated before!  I didn't even eat all that much, but I think after not having pasta and red meat for 46 days, my stomach was not ready for it to be back.

On top of that, my sister-in-law made some macaroni & cheese for lunch, and it was sooooo thick, it was sitting in my stomach like a brick!!!!

I ate almost no breakfast, and will not eat dinner, and will be working out in abour an hour, for an hour.  That should help burn some of this off.

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 08, 2012, 02:07:13 pm

Did you manage to stick completely to the no meat, no sodas resolution?

Yes, I stuck to it, and I don't miss the soda much at all.  I'm thinking I may stay away from it all together, and maybe have red meat occasionally.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2012, 08:14:13 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, it's that Monday feeling all over again!   :laugh:  The bloated feeling from yesterday is gone, and I'm very happy!  ;D

Very happy that I hit my goal of 15 pounds in 46 days, my next goal is 20 pounds in 53 days, so I can be 210 for the Boston Brokie Bash & AIDS Walk.

;D

Quote

CellarDweller and 14 Guests are viewing this board.

oooooooh!  Well, how about that?  I'm popular!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2012, 07:29:02 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0003/4693/psychomother_1_large.jpg)

This is how I was feeling a few moments ago.  Apparently someone was cutting bread or cake, and left a big knife out on one of the counter-tops.  They didn't even bother to clean it.

 ::)

So I picked it up and took it to the kitchen and washed it and put it away, but thought about what someone else might think, to see me walking around the bank with this big-ass knife in my hand.

 :laugh:

"OMG!  He finally snapped!"   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2012, 09:12:20 am

Ok, so one of the people I report to here has a planter in her cube, that had two dead plants in it.  LOL

I was tired of looking at it, and took it down to see what I could do with it.  The soil in it was soooo dry it was a solid brick.

:o

I went to the local supermarket, as they have a small plant section, and got some potting soil and three green plants that I put in the place of the dead plants.

I want to see if she even notices.  I'm betting not!  :D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 10, 2012, 09:40:24 am

Above and beyond the call of job duty, Chuck, but what a lovely thing to do.  Everyone should have a coworker like you:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2012, 07:59:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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How is everyone today?

Bowling last night went pretty well, as I had two games that were right on average, and one that was 15 pins above average.  ;D

After the past two weeks of not being able to hit my average, it was quite the improvement.

I also made a killer spare!  I had a split, and I hit the one pin just right, throwing it into the other pin.  Everyone saw it too!  wooo whooo!!!!

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 10, 2012, 09:40:24 am

Above and beyond the call of job duty, Chuck, but what a lovely thing to do.  Everyone should have a coworker like you:)

Awwww, thanks!

I have to say, Mary (my coworker) was appreciative too.  Not only did she notice right away, she went out and got me a gift card for $25.00 at the local supermarket as a "thank you" for it.   I was quite surprised.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2012, 08:08:44 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Well, I'm in the office today, however, my immediate supervisor and my team leader are both out of the office today, so I'm hoping for a nice, quiet day.

Of course, the people I work for will still be here, so I have no idea how busy they will keep me.  LOL

I've started my fund raising at work, putting up fliers at my cube with a pic of the 2010 AIDS Walk group as well, and sending out an email "blitz" to my coworkers, as well as a promise of a "thank you" breakfast on a Tuesday in June, after the walk.

How is everyone else doing today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 12, 2012, 01:49:24 pm

Unfortunately, this world is filled with haters, and of course, we don't all share the same tastes.  The only thing that matters is that YOU love it!
~~~

Madonna's 'MDNA' Fail: Singer's Album Sales Plummet
The Huffington Post  |  By Kia Makarechi
Posted: 04/10/2012 5:28 pm Updated: 04/10/2012 9:05 pm

Madonna's MDNA may be the first album to both top the Billboard charts and be a massive commercial failure.

The record debuted at No. 1 on the charts, prompting her longtime manager Guy Oseary to herald the singer's comeback as a great success. And though it was quite a triumphant return, it turned out to be a short-lived one buoyed by what some are calling a cheap trick.

MDNA sales have fallen a record 88 percent week-over-week, from 379,000 copies to a mere 46,000, Forbes reports.

So why the dramatic drop? In a somewhat savvy move, Madonna packaged the album with ticket sales on Ticketmaster. Though Lionel Richie's Tuskegee was outpacing her in projected sales, Madge was able to surpass his release by essentially giving her album away to anyone who bought a ticket to see her tour. These "sales" were then counted in Billboard's tally.

The only problem? With her shows either sold out or nearly sold out, no one's going to be buying tickets any time soon.

Page Six notes that Madge didn't invent the trick. Both Bon Jovi and Tom Petty used the loophole to finagle their way to the top of the charts.

In his email newsletter, Bob Lefsetz slammed the singer and her team for failing to understand that Super Bowl shows don't translate to album sales, especially for "an ancient superstar dashing for cash."


"Oldsters just want to hear the hits, and youngsters ... just don't care," he wrote of her halftime show. As for her tour? "Charging a fortune and playing huge venues. It's like a going out of business sale. What do you do next?"

Richie, on the other hand, sold 20,000 albums in just one hour by swallowing his pride and appearing on the Home Shopping Network. That's almost half the number of albums Madonna moved all week.

In Oseary's defense, he claims that Madge has foregone traditional album promos, instead focusing on prepping what he's touting as an epic tour. "The focus is getting the show together so MDNA can come to life," he tweeted.

Though Lefsetz and other critics are making it seem as though Madonna's career has seen its last sunset, it's important to remember she still has some pretty fierce fans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2012, 02:24:29 pm

Yeah, I read that article, and the other criticisms too.

 ::)

They fail to mention Madonna's latest successes.

The lead single from MDNA was "Give Me All Your Luv", and it got to #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her 38th Top 10 single, more than any other artist in the US.

"GMAYL" and it's follow up single "Girl Gone Wild" have both hit #1 on the Dance/Club Play chart, becoming her 40th & 41st #1 singles on that chart as well, once again, more than any other artist.

As the article mentioned, both Tom Petty & Bon Jovi have done the "CD per ticket" sale as well, but their numbers didn't match Madonna's when she did it.


Now, on to a real life lesson for you all.

When you open something up, use it, and then close it right away.

Why do I mention this, you ask?

I went to the market for lunch, and got a salad and a bottle of sweet & sour dressing.  I got back to work, shook the bottle, and took the top off.

Something in my newspaper caught my eye, and I gave it a read.....then I grabbed the bottle and shook it again, forgetting I had done this already, and that the top was loose.

I'm now wearing half a bottle of sweet & sour dressing.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2012, 02:48:38 pm

Honey, you're always sweet and never sour.  :)

Madonna making a "comback"?  ???

I wasn't aware she'd ever left. ...  8)

And as for "ancient," somebody hit that Lefsetz person up side the head.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2012, 08:30:38 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn187/jackiparrish/Friday-1.jpg)

Oooooh......Friday the 13th!  Be careful out there today!

As far as I know, I have no plans for the weekend!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!  I can relax, get caught up on stuff, and maybe get some writing done too!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2012, 02:48:38 pm

Honey, you're always sweet and never sour.  :)

Depends on who you ask.  LOL

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2012, 02:48:38 pm

Madonna making a "comback"?  ???

I wasn't aware she'd ever left. ...  8)

You can say that twice and mean it!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2012, 02:48:38 pm

And as for "ancient," somebody hit that Lefsetz person up side the head.  >:(

I'm sure someone will, someday.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2012, 11:11:35 am

*does happy dance*

I am officially up to $290.00 in donations for the AIDS Walk in Boston.   ;D

I also have two "unofficial" donations, cash given directly to me that I'll have to add to my account and then donate, and then get the names added to the ticker, for $30.00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2012, 06:59:51 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm87/Pamelia_and_Stormi_SongBird/sunbathingman.gif)

Such a great day today!!!!

I slept in a bit, had a light breakfast, did a crossword, and decided to exercise outside in the sun instead of in the house, so I went to the park and did a three mile walk.  After that, had a light lunch, surfed the 'net for a bit, and then went back to the park for a two mile walk this time. 

Then I went to work!  :o   I can get more done on a Saturday in two hours than I can all day sometimes Mon - Fri.  I went in for two hours, got a whole bunch of crap done, and then left.  I normally wouldn't let unfinished stuff bother me, but next week my coworker (Pam) is on vacation, which means that the entire team will be coming to me for everything, which means I won't get any filing or other stuff done.  I wanted to start Monday morning with almost nothing waiting for me, so it was very worth it for me to get this done today.

Had a light dinner, and will do a final workout in about an hour or so, but since it's getting colder and dark, I'll do this one indoors

Tomorrow is supposed to be even nicer than today was, so I intend to be out in the sun again, and maybe I'll have some nice color on my arms and face by Monday.

My donations for the AIDS Walk/ Boston Brokie Bash have climbed higher, I'm up to $365.00!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 14, 2012, 10:54:57 pm

I wish calories could be burned off and hearts made stronger by living vicariously thru someone else's healthy lifestyle...

Seriously, good for you, Chuck.  Sounds like an inspired day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2012, 05:46:38 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/broken_mariposa/icons/disney/86ba5d46.jpg)

My goodness, I'm sorry I'm so late today!  This week my coworker is on vacation, so I'm handling the entire team on my own.  The morning was super busy when I started, so I couldn't get here today, but now that I'm home, I can post and surf around the site.

;D

My donations in the AIDS Walk have reached $405.00  ;D  $795.00 more to go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2012, 07:47:12 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/aliceflyingthing.jpg)

How is everyone today?

One day gone in the week, and 4 to go!  With my coworker out, everything falls to me, and I'm anxious for Friday to arrive so I can get back to my regular work load.  LOL

Bowling night tonight, so I'm lookng forward to that as well.  ;D

Whats going on with everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 17, 2012, 09:26:05 am

What in the world is that, Chuck???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2012, 11:05:33 am

It's been a while since I've found that online, I saved the pic, but not what the ingredients actually are.

Going off of my (faulty) memory, I believe it was an item off a children's menu.  Chicken nuggts, tater tots in a tomato sauce, with a hard-boiled egg for the head, olives for eyes, and the wings were deep-fried potatos, sorta like over-sized potato chips.

I posted it on DCF a while ago, and suggested it should be served at one of the member's commitment ceremony to his husband.

He promptly shot down the idea, dubbing the dish the "shit-chicken".

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 17, 2012, 02:00:40 pm

Any marriage starting with that dish will be doomed, and it'll only be a matter of time before it ends in disaster..... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2012, 08:18:13 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/Cyrus13Cross/foodsteals.gif)

It's mid-week!  I've survived two days without Pam here at work, three more to go!  :laugh:

Where is everyone? ? ?   What' going on?  Good plans for the weekend?

Friday night I'm going out to dinner with friends, and then on Saturday I have a play to see, some small community theater thing.  Should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2012, 08:44:22 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://fullbleedartsmarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/where-are-you.jpg)

Hey, are you all hiding on me?  I don't see anyone here!

*sniffs*

I smell nice!  I showered and put my "smells good" on!   :laugh:

Today is one of my coworkers birthday, her 60th, so I decorated her cube, and set up the station for breakfast, she should be arriving shortly with bagels and muffins.  That's what we do here, when it's your birthday, you bring in breakfast for everyone.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2012, 05:17:15 pm

Not long ago I told my son about someone at work who treated us all to breakfast at her birthday.

He said, "What? She treated you to breakfast on her birthday?? It should be the other way around!!"

I answered him, "That's the difference between being a child and an adult. When you're an adult, it means you treat people on your birthday."

A profound insight into adult life.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 20, 2012, 07:21:36 am

Quote from: Sason on April 19, 2012, 05:17:15 pm

A profound insight into adult life.   :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 22, 2012, 07:40:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2012, 08:44:22 am

Hey, are you all hiding on me?  I don't see anyone here!

Hi, Chuck!  I'm here!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2012, 08:17:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Photography/umbrella-11.jpg)

Well, greetings from a very wet NJ!   ;D

It's been a long time since we've had rain, and I've been watching water levels drop in lakes, rivers and such here.  It started raining Saturday evening, rained all day yesterday, and is still raining today.

I think this should be more than a drop in the bucket, but I don't think it will bring us back to 100% yet.  However, it is supposed to rain on and off until Thursday, so that should really help.

Weekend was a good one, Friday night dinner out, Saturday dinner out and then to see a college production of "Hairspray", which was a lot of fun.

Sunday was my day of rest.   :laugh:

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2012, 08:21:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://www.funny-pictures.biz/Funny%20Pictures/off-color/Sit-on-happy-face-2.5-tall.gif)

Grey skies have cleared up over here, and now we have blue skies and sun.  Rain is supposed to come back later this week, which is just fine.  I'm sure water levels are waaaaaaaaaay below what they should be, the all-day rain we got on Sunday may have helped, but it didn't completely solve the problem.

(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/aaronamat/aaronamat1203/aaronamat120300374/12656793-portrait-of-young-man-shouting-using-megaphone-against-a-grunge-wall.jpg)


Heeeeeeeeeeeeey yoooooooooooooooooou guuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyys!

Where are you all!  Truman?  Jeff?  Sonja?  Monika?  Sophia?  Janice?  Mandy?  Brian?  Louise?  Paul?  Lynne?  Meryl?  David?  Sue?  Amanda?  Dev?

Come out, come out where ever you are!!!


I've got cookies!!!!

(http://basketchick.com/store/media/gourmetcookies/sampler.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2012, 09:09:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 24, 2012, 08:21:05 am

Where are you all!  Truman?  Jeff?  Sonja?  Monika?  Sophia?  Janice?  Mandy?  Brian?  Louise?  Paul?  Lynne?  Meryl?  David?  Sue?  Amanda?  Dev?

Come out, come out where ever you are!!!

Whole town's been kinda quiet lately.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2012, 12:09:56 pm

Cookies?

Cookies!!!!


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 24, 2012, 02:03:10 pm

Right here the whole time, Chuck.  Just keeping it on the down-low lately.

Life is treating me very well, spring is all around, the birds are singing, and I am almost disgustingly happy these days.

Did you wrap up your bowling season, or does it continue through the summer?
Are you enjoying your fancy computer?
When's your next trip coming up?
Did your workload return to normal this week?
Have you spent your tax refund yet?

I just had a handful of M&M's, so you can share my cookies with someone else.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 24, 2012, 02:15:48 pm

Nom nom, can I get some even thought I'm not named?!

Soooo busy at the moment what with work and interviews and so.

Things will quieten down by 4 May because that't the day I finish up for mat leave! Then I'll post more!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2012, 02:18:38 pm

Kelda, how long a leave do you get in England?


ETA: or maybe that should be Britain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2012, 02:33:55 pm

Cookies? Did I hear someone say cookies?


I'm heeee-eeere! :D


Had a great weekend. I LOVE my father-in-law. Last WE was his birthday, and his grandchildren were the ones getting gifts from him! He made my kids, and by extension me, very happy. Watching the kids, and his own joy, was pure bliss. I came home from the birthday celebration relaxed and so happy, it lasted all the way through Monday. And I hate Mondays. :laugh:

That man is Gold. Yes, with a capital G!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 24, 2012, 03:23:23 pm

Heh, good save Sason!

Very much depends on your own employer package but statutory pay lasts for 9 months at £131 per week.

 And you are entitled to take one full year off - so 3 months unpaid.

A lot of employer packages are better than that though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2012, 03:36:08 pm

I do my best.....   8)


131£ per week??  That's not much, is it?!?

I imagine not everyone can afford to stay at home with their baby at that amount.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 24, 2012, 04:40:22 pm

Just had a quick check and I wasn't quite right.

9 months pay:

For the first six weeks at 90 per cent of your average gross weekly earnings and then the remaining 33 weeks at £131 or 90 per cent of your average gross weekly earnings (whatever is lower).

My employment package is quite generous in comparison thank goodness and we saved deliberately beforehand so I hope to take a full year off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2012, 05:03:45 pm

I'm glad you get more than the minimum, coz it doesn't seem very much.

A year is fine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 24, 2012, 05:55:32 pm

    That will be great for you all.  If you can take a whole year off.  It is so hard to go back to work, when you
have a new baby...You want to stay with them.  Not give them off to a care giver..

     I hope it all works out for you..love  Janice

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 24, 2012, 10:39:51 pm

I am still around Chuck so a cookie would be nice :)
I have been back in Australia for 3 weeks. Came over for Easter and stayed until today, ANZAC day. Flying back to Dunedin tomorrow and am very glad to be going home. I have had several lunches/dinners with old friends and went to some inland national parks where I hiked in areas I use to take my students. Pleased the 68 year old can still climb some of the higher spots though probably much slower. This morning I went with my sister to theDawn service in the city which is always emotional. We were on the 3.13 am train. There were over 20,000 there. I love singing the NZ national anthem in Sydney, makes me feel the link between my country of birth and the country of choice. I read there were 10,000 at the service inDunedin, a much much smaller city although there are also many other similar services in suburbs throughout Sydney. I will be back in Australia in July/August travelling by train up through the centre from Adelaide to Darwin. My sister is flying to join me and we have hired a campervan to spend 3 weeks touring the north- west of Australia then fly to  Perth and I will catch the train right across the country to Sydney. So no trips to Europe or USA this year.
Have been intermittently watching the march through the city which took over 3 hours. When I was young the WW1
 veterans were in cars or hobbling along, they are all gone now and it is the WW2 veterans now in cars or wheelchairs. The service at Gallipoli is now starting on TV. I was there in 2002.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2012, 08:55:59 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://letsnotnsaywedid.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/bowling-strike-thumb21422651.jpg)

Holy crap!!!  Bowling last night was awesome!!!!  My average tends to be about a 121 on a good night.  Last night I bowled a 110, 142, & 179!  That last score is my league high!!!!  Damn!  That elusive 200 game may be found before the season's end in May!  ;D

In other news, we have a feature on DCF called "The Daily Sheet" and it's a little, informative "ezine" of sorts that spotlights Brokeback related things, new movies/projects for the principals of Brokeback, Brokie gatherings and such.

It used to be put out daily, then weekly, then bi-weekly, and then monthly.  Our last editor had to resign, real life was getting in the way, so a new TDS was not done for a while.  I decided to put one together, and see how it would turn out.  Apparently people liked it, and I was asked to be the new editor of TDS.  The first edition I worked on was posted last night.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2012, 08:57:46 am

Well, it seems that all I need to do to get people to my blog is offer food/sweets!

:laugh:  Waaaawho!  Nice to see it so busy here yesterday!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2012, 09:09:30 am

Whole town's been kinda quiet lately.  :-\

Yeah, I noticed that too, but it’s good to see everyone posting here yesterday!  However, my two big brothers weren’t tempted by cookies…..perhaps some shirtless men will do the trick next time.

Quote from: Sason on April 24, 2012, 12:09:56 pm

Cookies?

Cookies!!!!

 ;D

And hello to you too, Sonja!  :-*  I’m so glad you’re coming to Boston!  ;D

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 24, 2012, 02:03:10 pm

Right here the whole time, Chuck.  Just keeping it on the down-low lately.

Life is treating me very well, spring is all around, the birds are singing, and I am almost disgustingly happy these days.

Did you wrap up your bowling season, or does it continue through the summer?  Are you enjoying your fancy computer?  When's your next trip coming up?  Did your workload return to normal this week?  Have you spent your tax refund yet?

I just had a handful of M&M's, so you can share my cookies with someone else.

Hiya Mandy!  Glad you stopped lurking and joined in today!  :-* 

Glad you are soooo happy lately!  As for your questions….the bowling league runs from September to May, so I believe the season ends the end of May.  Loving the new computer!  Soooo much faster than the old one!  Next trip is Boston in June.  Workload has returned to where it should be, thankfully!  Tax refund is still in the savings account, where it will stay.

Generous of you to share your cookies, but girl, there is ALWAYS room for a cookie!

Quote from: Kelda on April 24, 2012, 02:15:48 pm

Nom nom, can I get some even thought I'm not named?!

Soooo busy at the moment what with work and interviews and so.

Things will quieten down by 4 May because that't the day I finish up for mat leave! Then I'll post more!

That’s the problem with doing a list of names, you always leave someone off!!!  :laugh:  Of course you can have cookies!  Sorry to hear it’s sooo busy, but glad it will lighten up soon!  You must be getting excited!

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 24, 2012, 02:33:55 pm

Cookies? Did I hear someone say cookies?


I'm heeee-eeere! :D


Had a great weekend. I LOVE my father-in-law. Last WE was his birthday, and his grandchildren were the ones getting gifts from him! He made my kids, and by extension me, very happy. Watching the kids, and his own joy, was pure bliss. I came home from the birthday celebration relaxed and so happy, it lasted all the way through Monday. And I hate Mondays. :laugh:

That man is Gold. Yes, with a capital G!

Hiya Chrissi!!!  Sounds like you had a great weekend!  Very sweet of your FIL to give the kids presents on is birthday!  Sounds like he is a great man.

Quote from: Sason on April 24, 2012, 02:18:38 pm

Kelda, how long a leave do you get in England?


ETA: or maybe that should be Britain.

Quote from: Kelda on April 24, 2012, 03:23:23 pm

Heh, good save Sason!

Very much depends on your own employer package but statutory pay lasts for 9 months at £131 per week.

 And you are entitled to take one full year off - so 3 months unpaid.

A lot of employer packages are better than that though.

Quote from: Sason on April 24, 2012, 03:36:08 pm

I do my best.....   8)


131£ per week??  That's not much, is it?!?

I imagine not everyone can afford to stay at home with their baby at that amount.  :-\

Quote from: Kelda on April 24, 2012, 04:40:22 pm

Just had a quick check and I wasn't quite right.

9 months pay:

For the first six weeks at 90 per cent of your average gross weekly earnings and then the remaining 33 weeks at £131 or 90 per cent of your average gross weekly earnings (whatever is lower).

My employment package is quite generous in comparison thank goodness and we saved deliberately beforehand so I hope to take a full year off.

Quote from: Sason on April 24, 2012, 05:03:45 pm

I'm glad you get more than the minimum, coz it doesn't seem very much.

A year is fine!

Maternity in the US really stinks from what I’m told, it’s not something I’ve had to experience or find out about.  From what I know (and I could be wrong) it depends on the company that you work for, but the standard seems to be 6 to 8 weeks (1 ½ - 2 months) of paid maternity leave.  After that you can take more time unpaid if you choose, however, your position at your job is not guaranteed at that point.  What I mean by that is, if you choose to take the longer leave, and you work for a large company with an office in Bloomfiled, when you come back you could be told “your job here is guaranteed, but not your position.  We had to fill your slot at Bloomfield, but there is a position at the office 4 towns away that you can take.”  If you opt not to take it, you could get a lesser paying position, or chose to leave the company. 

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on April 24, 2012, 05:55:32 pm

That will be great for you all.  If you can take a whole year off.  It is so hard to go back to work, when you have a new baby...You want to stay with them.  Not give them off to a care giver..

I hope it all works out for you..love  Janice

Hiya Janice!  Good to see you here too!  I hope you’re doing well!  :-*

Quote from: brian on April 24, 2012, 10:39:51 pm

I am still around Chuck so a cookie would be nice :)

I have been back in Australia for 3 weeks. Came over for Easter and stayed until today, ANZAC day. Flying back to Dunedin tomorrow and am very glad to be going home. I have had several lunches/dinners with old friends and went to some inland national parks where I hiked in areas I use to take my students. Pleased the 68 year old can still climb some of the higher spots though probably much slower. This morning I went with my sister to theDawn service in the city which is always emotional. We were on the 3.13 am train. There were over 20,000 there. I love singing the NZ national anthem in Sydney, makes me feel the link between my country of birth and the country of choice. I read there were 10,000 at the service inDunedin, a much much smaller city although there are also many other similar services in suburbs throughout Sydney. I will be back in Australia in July/August travelling by train up through the centre from Adelaide to Darwin. My sister is flying to join me and we have hired a campervan to spend 3 weeks touring the north- west of Australia then fly to  Perth and I will catch the train right across the country to Sydney. So no trips to Europe or USA this year.  Have been intermittently watching the march through the city which took over 3 hours. When I was young the WW1  veterans were in cars or hobbling along, they are all gone now and it is the WW2 veterans now in cars or wheelchairs. The service at Gallipoli is now starting on TV. I was there in 2002.

Well well well, it’s the world traveler!!!  ((hugs))  How are you, Brian!  I bet you can’t wait to get back home and into your own bed again!  ;D  Sounds like you had an amazing trip!  Good for you!!!  The train trip sounds really cool, how long will it take?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 25, 2012, 09:01:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 25, 2012, 08:55:59 am

In other news, we have a feature on DCF called "The Daily Sheet" and it's a little, informative "ezine" of sorts that spotlights Brokeback related things, new movies/projects for the principals of Brokeback, Brokie gatherings and such.

It used to be put out daily, then weekly, then bi-weekly, and then monthly.  Our last editor had to resign, real life was getting in the way, so a new TDS was not done for a while.  I decided to put one together, and see how it would turn out.  Apparently people liked it, and I was asked to be the new editor of TDS.  The first edition I worked on was posted last night.

;D

So that's your new position!  Congratulations, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 25, 2012, 12:51:14 pm

Good job on TDS, Chuck!

And congrats on the bowling score!

And yay for going to Boston!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 25, 2012, 01:17:10 pm

Screw the cookies. Where are the shirtless guys?  Hunh?

Hi, Little Brother.  Congrats on TDS and the high score! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2012, 01:22:27 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 25, 2012, 01:17:10 pm

Screw the cookies. Where are the shirtless guys?  Hunh?

They're on the Magic Mike thread. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 25, 2012, 01:53:07 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 25, 2012, 01:17:10 pm

Screw the cookies. Where are the shirtless guys?  Hunh?

 ???

Shouldn't that be the other way around??


 ::) 8) >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 25, 2012, 05:46:18 pm

    yes i am fine thanks for asking...   Finally over that dang flu and the pneumonia.  Such as I never thought I was going to get well again...


             Yay...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 07:44:12 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz142/halloweencat02/smiley_54SLEEP.gif)

Well damn, did I sleep well last night!  Between staying up past midnight on Tuesday for bowling, and the very busy day I had yesterday at work, I was exhausted.  I went to bed at 8:00!  I can't remember the last time I went to bed that early.  I fell asleep immediately, woke up once at about 2:30, rolled over, back to sleep until the alarm went off this morning.  9 hours of sleep!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 07:46:46 am

Quote from: Sason on April 25, 2012, 12:51:14 pm

Good job on TDS, Chuck!

And congrats on the bowling score!

And yay for going to Boston!!!   ;D

Hiya Sonja!  Thanks for the support on TDS!  I have to start working on the next issue, and definite “Yay” for Boston!

Quote from: southendmd on April 25, 2012, 01:17:10 pm

Screw the cookies. Where are the shirtless guys?  Hunh?

Hi, Little Brother.  Congrats on TDS and the high score!

Quote from: Sason on April 25, 2012, 01:53:07 pm

???

Shouldn't that be the other way around??

 ::) 8) >:D

:o  Sonja!   *clutches pearls*

Lmao!  Hiya BBP!  Hope that you’re doing well!  As for shirtless guys, how about a “blast from the past?”  Here’s a pic of a guy some of you may recognize, or at least think….”Where do I know him from?”  Let’s see who has a good memory on this hunk.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/guesswho.jpg)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2012, 01:22:27 pm

They're on the Magic Mike thread. ...

???

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on April 25, 2012, 05:46:18 pm

yes i am fine thanks for asking...   Finally over that dang flu and the pneumonia.  Such as I never thought I was going to get well again...

Yay...

I’m sooooo glad you are feeling better, darlin’!  It sounds like you went through quite the ordeal!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 26, 2012, 08:06:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 07:46:46 am

Lmao!  Hiya BBP!  Hope that you’re doing well!  As for shirtless guys, how about a “blast from the past?”  Here’s a pic of a guy some of you may recognize, or at least think….”Where do I know him from?”  Let’s see who has a good memory on this hunk.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/guesswho.jpg)

Joey from Friends?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 09:10:30 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 26, 2012, 08:06:43 am

Joey from Friends?

Oh, good guess, he does kinda look like Matt LeBlanc, but no, that's not him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 26, 2012, 10:26:40 am

Could he be the "pulling bulls off you cowboys is just my job" rodeo clown?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 11:09:17 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 26, 2012, 10:26:40 am

Could he be the "pulling bulls off you cowboys is just my job" rodeo clown?

Good guess, Mandy, but nope, not him.

Just to make it clear, there is no Brokie connection to him.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 26, 2012, 11:14:20 am

Well, he sure is cute, but I don't recognize him at all.

Is/was he a dancer for Madonna?  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2012, 11:14:35 am

I can't even see the picture here at work, so I'm shit out of luck for playing this game.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 26, 2012, 12:46:24 pm

   I do not have a clue.  But he looks kinda like James Franco on steroids.      ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 26, 2012, 01:30:31 pm

Where did you find that pic of my old bf, Chuck?
I ditched him coz he didn't look good enough for my standards.



And, more important, where are the cookies???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 26, 2012, 01:36:41 pm

I WAS PROMISED COOKIES!!!!!


*leaves Chuck's blog, moping and grumbling*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 03:26:02 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on April 26, 2012, 12:46:24 pm

I do not have a clue.  But he looks kinda like James Franco on steroids.      ;D

Oh, sorry, that is incorrect.  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2012, 11:14:35 am

I can't even see the picture here at work, so I'm shit out of luck for playing this game.  :'(

Well, then make sure you check back from home.....I'll wait until tonight to post the answer.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 03:32:55 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 26, 2012, 11:14:20 am

Well, he sure is cute, but I don't recognize him at all.

Is/was he a dancer for Madonna?  :P

No, he wasn't a dancer for the diva.

He was seen on TV.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 03:34:33 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 26, 2012, 01:30:31 pm

Where did you find that pic of my old bf, Chuck?  I ditched him coz he didn't look good enough for my standards.

And, more important, where are the cookies???

OMG!   :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on April 26, 2012, 01:36:41 pm

I WAS PROMISED COOKIES!!!!!

*leaves Chuck's blog, moping and grumbling*

Cookies were posted on page 1089, it's not my fault you didn't find them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 26, 2012, 05:41:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 03:34:33 pm

Cookies were posted on page 1089, it's not my fault you didn't find them.

'course I found them.

But that was yesterday. I want new cookies today.  8)

You know what they say: "Never enuff cookies, never enuff."



 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2012, 06:50:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 07:46:46 am

Lmao!  Hiya BBP!  Hope that you’re doing well!  As for shirtless guys, how about a “blast from the past?”  Here’s a pic of a guy some of you may recognize, or at least think….”Where do I know him from?”  Let’s see who has a good memory on this hunk.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/guesswho.jpg)

Oh, him? You mean my future ex-husband?  :laugh:

Not a clue.  ???  Just a guess: Lucky Vannous (sp?), the guy from the Pepsi commercials?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 08:50:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2012, 06:50:06 pm

Oh, him? You mean my future ex-husband?  :laugh:

Not a clue.  ???  Just a guess: Lucky Vannous (sp?), the guy from the Pepsi commercials?

And we have a winner!!!!!

Yes, the guy in the pic is Lucky Vanous, a model and actor who got instant fame when he starred in a Diet Coke ad.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1bsFn0F5vI[/youtube]

He went on to get parts on two different short-lived shows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2012, 09:12:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2012, 08:50:58 pm

And we have a winner!!!!!

Yes, the guy in the pic is Lucky Vanous, a model and actor who got instant fame when he starred in a Diet Coke ad.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1bsFn0F5vI[/youtube]

He went on to get parts on two different short-lived shows.

Oi!  :o From what depths of memory did I dredge that up?  ???

It really was a guess--but I guess I never forget a hot man.  :-\

Of course, I did get the soda wrong. ...  :-\  8)  :laugh:

Holy cow! That Diet Coke commercial was sixteen years ago?!?!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:52:46 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu319/TheGnomeWhisperer/LOL/FinallyitsFriday.jpg)

LMAO!  My goodness, that's one heck of a smile for the puppy, huh? 

So, how is everyone doing?  Good plans for the weekend?  I have a small birthday party on Saturday night, but other than that, nothing is going on.




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I wonder what I'm typing here to cause the "guests" to show up?  Probably all Google Spiders.

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Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2012, 09:12:21 pm

Oi!  :o From what depths of memory did I dredge that up?  ???

It really was a guess--but I guess I never forget a hot man.  :-\

Of course, I did get the soda wrong. ...  :-\  8)  :laugh:

Holy cow! That Diet Coke commercial was sixteen years ago?!?!  :o

I know, I couldn't believe the commercial was that old!  :o  It's funny how the memory works, right?  I remembered his name, but couldn't remember the name of the soda either!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 08:55:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:52:46 am

I know, I couldn't believe the commercial was that old!  :o  It's funny how the memory works, right?  I remembered his name, but couldn't remember the name of the soda either!

:laugh:

That makes me feel a little better.  :)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 02:23:27 pm

*walks in*

*looks for cookies*

*finds none*

*cries*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 02:57:23 pm

I can't believe you two remember some guy from a coke commercial!  Let alone his name.  Oy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:06:32 pm

I'm sure it depends on how interested you are.



In coke, I mean.  ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 03:07:32 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 02:23:27 pm

*walks in*

*looks for cookies*

*finds none*

*cries*

*rolls eyes, sighs heavily, opens cookies*


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3ZvTVxOT3I/TMTrIoUPI0I/AAAAAAAAAZo/93gUHqS74lo/s1600/Halloween+Oreo+Balls+002.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 03:08:38 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 02:57:23 pm

I can't believe you two remember some guy from a coke commercial!  Let alone his name.  Oy.

He was sexy in the commerical, and you don't forget a name like "Lucky".....'cause you ya hope you get it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 03:09:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:06:32 pm

I'm sure it depends on how interested you are.

In coke, I mean.  ::) ::) ::)

It's Diet Coke break time somewhere!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:13:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 03:07:32 pm

*rolls eyes, sighs heavily, opens cookies*


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3ZvTVxOT3I/TMTrIoUPI0I/AAAAAAAAAZo/93gUHqS74lo/s1600/Halloween+Oreo+Balls+002.jpg)

*immediately stops crying*

*grabs cookies*

*smiles at Chuck with mouth full*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:14:49 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:13:31 pm

*immediately stops crying*

*grabs cookies*

*smiles at Chuck with mouth full*

Gee, Chuck, maybe on Saturday you should take her into town, buy her an ice cream.  8)

But wipe her nose, first.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:15:33 pm

Sixteen years later, he's still cooking LOL

(http://www.gayot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/owner-lucky-vanous.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:17:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 03:08:38 pm

He was sexy in the commerical, and you don't forget a name like "Lucky".....'cause you ya hope you get it!

Agreed, you don't forget a name like that. I was about to ask Paul how many people he knows named "Lucky."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:20:14 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:15:33 pm

Sixteen years later, he's still cooking LOL

(http://www.gayot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/owner-lucky-vanous.jpg)

Day-um! "Cookin' with gas," my folks would say.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:21:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:14:49 pm

Gee, Chuck, maybe on Saturday you should take her into town, buy her an ice cream.  8)

But wipe her nose, first.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:23:13 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:15:33 pm

Sixteen years later, he's still cooking LOL

(http://www.gayot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/owner-lucky-vanous.jpg)

He's still cooking alright, but I see he upgraded from coke to peppers!   ;D

Must be all that talk about healthy food, or sumpthin'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:24:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:17:42 pm

Agreed, you don't forget a name like that. I was about to ask Paul how many people he knows named "Lucky."

I know only one. Lucky Luke.  :laugh:


That's a real cowboy, if ever there was one.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:25:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:14:49 pm

Gee, Chuck, maybe on Saturday you should take her into town, buy her an ice cream.  8)

But wipe her nose, first.  ;D

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:21:05 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

I'm sorry, Friend, but the movie reference seemed too apt to pass up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:29:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:25:49 pm

I'm sorry, Friend, but the movie reference seemed too apt to pass up.

That's ok. I'm sure I'll get over it in a couple of years or so, with a good therapist.   ::) :laugh:


(and I really liked the movie references! never enough of those, if you ask me!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:32:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:17:42 pm

Agreed, you don't forget a name like that. I was about to ask Paul how many people he knows named "Lucky."

I don't know anybody  named Lucky.  I vaguely remember that commercial, but he's only seen in profile, usually from the nose down,  so how's a guy to know?  'Specially from that photo.

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:24:29 pm

I know only one. Lucky Luke.  :laugh:


That's a real cowboy, if ever there was one.   8)

Who the hell is Lucky Luke?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b0MYXNIVFE8/S7m0aaxPoiI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/LDTGJU5Nff4/s320/20090521_1203_lucky_luke.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:43:18 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:32:11 pm

Who the hell is Lucky Luke?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b0MYXNIVFE8/S7m0aaxPoiI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/LDTGJU5Nff4/s320/20090521_1203_lucky_luke.jpg)

Exactly! That's him!

He draws faster than his own shadow!

And his horse's name is Jolly Jumper! It comes galloping when he whistles!

That's a cowboy, I tell you!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 27, 2012, 03:49:01 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:23:13 pm

He's still cooking alright, but I see he upgraded from coke to peppers!   ;D

Must be all that talk about healthy food, or sumpthin'.

             He doesn't seem to be the knife and fork type either..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:57:12 pm

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on April 27, 2012, 03:49:01 pm

             He doesn't seem to be the knife and fork type either..

Maybe he does prefer drinkin' an' talkin' an' all.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:21:06 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:13:31 pm

*immediately stops crying*

*grabs cookies*

*smiles at Chuck with mouth full*

::) Someone is a drama queen tonight.  ::)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:14:49 pm

Gee, Chuck, maybe on Saturday you should take her into town, buy her an ice cream.  8)

But wipe her nose, first.  ;D

She's at an age where she can wipe her own nose and buy her own ice-cream.  ;D

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:15:33 pm

Sixteen years later, he's still cooking LOL

(http://www.gayot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/owner-lucky-vanous.jpg)

Ooooooh!  Yummy!  Nice find, BBP!  Thanks!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 03:17:42 pm

Agreed, you don't forget a name like that. I was about to ask Paul how many people he knows named "Lucky."

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:24:29 pm

I know only one. Lucky Luke.  :laugh:  That's a real cowboy, if ever there was one.   8)

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:32:11 pm

I don't know anybody  named Lucky.  I vaguely remember that commercial, but he's only seen in profile, usually from the nose down,  so how's a guy to know?  'Specially from that photo.

Who the hell is Lucky Luke?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b0MYXNIVFE8/S7m0aaxPoiI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/LDTGJU5Nff4/s320/20090521_1203_lucky_luke.jpg)

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2012, 03:43:18 pm

Exactly! That's him!

He draws faster than his own shadow!  And his horse's name is Jolly Jumper! It comes galloping when he whistles!

That's a cowboy, I tell you!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I know who Lucky Luke is!!!!  I've never actually seen him,  but in 1996 French skater Philippe Candeloro skated in some competitions as "Lucky Luke" and the commentators explained who he was.  I found a video of Philippe competing as "Luke", but he has a fall early on,  and it throws him off, his program is not a good one after that.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwz7w9Blozw[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:30:32 pm

That same year, another French skater (Eric Millot) also went with a cowboy theme for his long program.

Although better artistically than Philleppe's program, he also had problems staying up on his blades.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaAqjdt1wcI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:31:54 pm

and of course, there's this.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWBk-w2jGqg[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 27, 2012, 08:41:03 pm

Is this Lucky dude even gay, or are you all wasting your time drooling over some straight man for the last 16 years?

Or does that not matter at all in fantasyland?

P.S.  Sason, after the fit you threw, I think you should have held out for some homemade cookies from Chuck.  Those look like leftovers from last Halloween.   :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on April 27, 2012, 08:49:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:31:54 pm

and of course, there's this.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWBk-w2jGqg[/youtube]

  This is my all tiime favorite... I was thinking of looking it up, and saw that you had already posted it..  That is genius choreography.. with a
devine group of skaters to execute it...(old friends...yeah!)

   There was a tiime, when I don't think a day went by, that I didn't watch this...That boy in the white hat...oughta be a law..daaam

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2012, 09:39:20 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 27, 2012, 03:32:11 pm

I don't know anybody  named Lucky.  I vaguely remember that commercial, but he's only seen in profile, usually from the nose down,  so how's a guy to know?  'Specially from that photo.

Well, that commercial made him a minor celebrity. He had his fifteen minutes. And I got him, didn't I?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 11:10:50 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 27, 2012, 08:41:03 pm

Is this Lucky dude even gay, or are you all wasting your time drooling over some straight man for the last 16 years?

Or does that not matter at all in fantasyland?

As far as I know, Lucky is not gay,  but I could be wrong.

Looking over past posts, I don't recall either me or Jeff saying we were 'drooling' over him for 16 years.  Some posts were put up about shirtless guys, I found one of Lucky Vanous, and thought I'd test and see if anyone would recognize him.

Jeff did.

That's all there is to it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 28, 2012, 08:17:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:21:06 pm

She's at an age where she can wipe her own nose and buy her own ice-cream.  ;D

Thank god for that. Otherwise I would probably never get any ice-cream; or have my nose wiped.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 28, 2012, 08:22:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2012, 07:31:54 pm

and of course, there's this.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWBk-w2jGqg[/youtube]

Oh, I love these dancing cowboys!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 28, 2012, 08:23:04 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 27, 2012, 08:41:03 pm

P.S.  Sason, after the fit you threw, I think you should have held out for some homemade cookies from Chuck.  Those look like leftovers from last Halloween. [/color]  :P

Hmm....now that you mention it, they did taste a little stale...


Chuck!! You hear that?!  The cookies weren't good enough!!!  >:(


Next time I want fresh, home made cookies!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2012, 08:39:18 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/TatsukiUchiha202/smiley-face.jpg)

I hope that everyone had a great weekend!  I had a fun one!  Spent Saturday with friends, celebrating a birthday!  Good food, good drinks, and board games.

I took Thursday and Friday off work, so I can attend the MoMA event with Brokeback and James Schamus.  ;D  I'm hoping to get his autograph on my Brokeback Oscar book, just like I did with Diana Ossana.

Lynne will be in town as well, and she'll be staying with me Thursday night into Friday, and perhaps (if the weather is good) we'll go to NYC for the day and check out stuff there.  :)

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 27, 2012, 08:41:03 pm

P.S.  Sason, after the fit you threw, I think you should have held out for some homemade cookies from Chuck.  Those look like leftovers from last Halloween.

Quote from: Sason on April 28, 2012, 08:23:04 am

Hmm....now that you mention it, they did taste a little stale...

Chuck!! You hear that?!  The cookies weren't good enough!!!  >:(

Next time I want fresh, home made cookies!!!

 ::)

You ladies both have working stoves in your houses, so if you want fresh, homemade cookies, I suggest you turn them on and get to baking.

since you're demanding to be fed, here's what you get today.


(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s59/b_drachman/brussel_sprouts.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 30, 2012, 09:40:30 am

Mmmmm....brussel sprouts. Yummy!!!

I like brussel sprouts, and these look delicious, with walnuts!

Thank you so much, Chuck!   :-*

(of course, I wouldn't mind a coupel of fresh, homemade cookies for dessert....just saying....)



Glad you're able to take the time off for the MoMA thing, Chuck!

Seems like you and Lynne are planning a great time together!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2012, 08:11:02 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/Cassanova77/STRIKING-PICTURES-THUNDERSTORM-NATURE1.jpg)

My goodness!  I awoke today to the sounds of thunder and flashes of lightning!  :o  I think this was our first thunderstorm of the year!  It's three hours later and it's still pouring out there!  That's fine by me, however, as we need the rain!

I just hope it's a good day on Thursday and Friday!  Brokies in NYC for the MoMA and James Schamus/Brokeback.

Lynne is staying with me!   ;D

The list looks to be:

CellaDweller, Lynne, MaineGirl, Andrew, Teresa, Jenny & John Galagher.  ;D

Quote from: Sason on April 30, 2012, 09:40:30 am

Mmmmm....brussel sprouts. Yummy!!!

You're weird!

Quote from: Sason on April 30, 2012, 09:40:30 am

I like brussel sprouts, and these look delicious, with walnuts!

You're weird!

Quote from: Sason on April 30, 2012, 09:40:30 am

Thank you so much, Chuck!   :-*

You're welcome, and your weird!


 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 01, 2012, 08:18:44 am

I like Brussel Sprouts too!

Give eveyone a hug from me!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 01, 2012, 08:26:19 am

    I love Brussel Sprouts... and yes I am weird, but it has nothing to do with liking BS.   

    That thunderstorm you posted, looked like a gigantic sky whale, coming at you..?        ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 01, 2012, 09:10:48 am

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on May 01, 2012, 08:26:19 am

    I love Brussel Sprouts... and yes I am weird, but it has nothing to do with liking BS.   

What Janice said. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 01, 2012, 05:03:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2012, 08:11:02 am

You're weird!

You're weird!

You're welcome, and your weird!

I love you too, Chuck, you know that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2012, 08:44:10 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/Cassanova77/STRIKING-PICTURES-THUNDERSTORM-NATURE1.jpg)

I kept yesterday's picture because we've had the same weather today as yesterday!  Ugh!  I'm hoping that tomorrow's weather for the Brokie gathering is better, but I'll be prepared with an umbrella.  LOL

Speaking of tomorrow, I need to get plans ready!  I have no idea what time I'm picking up Lynne at Penn in Newark, or what time I'm picking up Teresa! 

 :laugh:

Nothing like waiting until the last minute!  Lynnie!!!!   Get here and tell me your plans!

I do need to put fresh sheets on my bed tomorow morning for Lynne, she'll be taking my room, and I'll be in the spare room.  The spare room has a bigger bed, however, Blaze is the family's natural alarm clock, and at about 5:00am or so, he'll start to roam the hallway meowing until someone gets up.  This noise can't be heard in my room, so Lynne will have peace and quiet.

I'll spend tonight and parts of tomorrow morning making sure everything is in place and neat and clean for when Lynne arrives.

Let's see, so far for the gathering we have:

CellarDweller (Chuck), MaineGirl (Sue), Jenny, Teresa, Andrew, Lynne, Aloysius J. Gleek (John) and I have messages out to both Desperadum (John) and Dave Cullen on DCF.  Not sure if they both could make it, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 02, 2012, 12:20:34 pm

You guys are going to have a blast, come rain or shine, I'm sure.

And I bet Lynne is going to LOVE being the pamperEE instead of the pamperER for a night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2012, 11:23:27 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/talkstocoyotes/Reunionpostcard.jpg)

If I was good with tecchie stuff, I'd change the script to be about today's meeting in NYC!   :laugh:

I'm chillin' out at home now, waiting for a text from Lynne saying she's in NJ and ready to be picked up.  After that, we'll go home to drop her stuff off, out to eat for lunch, maybe shop or sumthin', and then pick up Teresa, and then on to NYC!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on May 03, 2012, 11:31:05 am

Huh? I get pampered? I must go back a page or two, see what I missed!
 ;) :-*

We're passing the exit for Palisades Parkway South, 13S.

 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 03, 2012, 01:28:40 pm

Have fun!!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2012, 01:38:25 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/MoMA%20Event/8.jpg)

I love it when Brokies get together!

L to R:  Lynne, Terest, Jenny, Dave Cullen, James Schamus, MaineGirl (Sue), Andrew, CellarDweller (Chuck)  & Aloysius J. Gleek (John)

It was a great few days!  I had been missing the Brokies, so getting to see everyone again was great, and getting to meet James Schamus and see Dave Cullen again after 5 years!  Burger Heaven may have been a 'mixed bag' for some people, I thought the food was good (my salad was yummy) and we had the entire upstairs to ourselves so we didn't have to shout to hear each other.

One thing that I loved about the movie was that there appeared to be a number of 'virgins' in the theater, you could tell by the reactions, so getting to see them see it for the first time was fun.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 05, 2012, 02:13:00 pm

Glad you had such a good time, Chuck!

It sounds like an amazing event, for sure.


Do you mean they cried, whereas the more hardened (not sure that's the right word) brokies did not?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2012, 04:04:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 05, 2012, 02:13:00 pm

Do you mean they cried, whereas the more hardened (not sure that's the right word) brokies did not?

Oh, the hardened Brokies still cry!   :laugh:

Different reactions that we used to have, and don't any more.

Nervous laughter when Alma opens the door to see Jack & Ennis.  Same reaction when Aguierre (sp) sees them through the binoculars, cheers when Jack stands up to L.D. Newsome, stuff like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 05, 2012, 04:51:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2012, 04:04:13 pm

Oh, the hardened Brokies still cry!   :laugh:

Of the hundreds of times I've watched it over the years, it's never once been without tears, sure enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 05, 2012, 05:09:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2012, 04:04:13 pm

Oh, the hardened Brokies still cry!   :laugh:

Different reactions that we used to have, and don't any more.

Nervous laughter when Alma opens the door to see Jack & Ennis.  Same reaction when Aguierre (sp) sees them through the binoculars, cheers when Jack stands up to L.D. Newsome, stuff like that.

I see. I've only seen it once with non brokies (Chicago), so don't have a lot of experience with that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2012, 01:49:51 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr240/Amber6541_photo/LOLs/CntrlAltSnooze.jpg)

That's how I feel today!   I slept well last night, but it's been busy trying to get caught up on work that piled up while I was away.  I had 100 emails waiting for me, and I was only out two days.

:o

Had some excitement today as we had to evacuate the building, the fire alarm started going off.  Hotties in uniform came back and after about 20 minutes let us back in, telling us that the reason the alarm went off, someone left a small amount of coffee in a pot on the burner.

::)

How is everyone else today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 07, 2012, 05:20:30 pm

Now are you going for multiple times in one week for a fire evacuation?!

Today was a bank holiday here in the UK. Tomorrow is my first official day of maternity leave!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 07, 2012, 05:27:54 pm

Someone left a small amount of coffee on the burner.....??    ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2012, 10:23:20 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Smiley12-1.gif)


I can't believe the bowling season is almost over!  I believe the end of this month will be my last games, and I have a tournment just before Memorial Day weekend to take part in.

Of course, I'll be back next season in September.

 ;D

How is everyone today??

Quote from: Kelda on May 07, 2012, 05:20:30 pm

Now are you going for multiple times in one week for a fire evacuation?!

Today was a bank holiday here in the UK. Tomorrow is my first official day of maternity leave!

So today you are officially on Maternity Leave!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Kelda!

Hopefully, we won't have a full week of evacuations, as I'm not in the mood for it!

Quote from: Sason on May 07, 2012, 05:27:54 pm

Someone left a small amount of coffee on the burner.....??    ::)

Yuppers!  all I know is it wasn't me, I don't drink coffee.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 08, 2012, 11:43:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2012, 10:23:20 am

I don't drink coffee.  ;D

Oh, I didn't know you're from Texas! :laugh:


(You knew this had to come, didn't you? ;))

Good luck with bowling tonight. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 08, 2012, 03:57:56 pm

Wasn't it just a few months ago that someone in your office misdialed 911, and the men in uniform showed up for that as well?

Must be nice to have all those handsome muscular hotties beating a path to your door, Chuckie.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 08, 2012, 04:13:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2012, 10:23:20 am

I don't drink coffee.  ;D

I know, honey.

That's why it's such a cunning way to get the hottie firemen to visit you once again.

No one will ever suspect you.

Is there anything else you don't eat or drink, and hence could leave on the burner next time you feel an urge for the hotties?   ::)

Just trying to be helpful here....   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2012, 08:09:28 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/Cassanova77/STRIKING-PICTURES-THUNDERSTORM-NATURE1.jpg)

back to the cloud, as it's been raining since last night!  Thank God, as we really need it! 

Bowling didn't go as well as I had hoped, all three scores were around the 100 mark, but my team won all three games, so that's a big plus.

;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 08, 2012, 11:43:46 am

Oh, I didn't know you're from Texas! :laugh:

(You knew this had to come, didn't you? ;))

Good luck with bowling tonight. :-*

To be perfectly honest Chrissi, I didn't even think about the "texas" connection.  LOL

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 08, 2012, 03:57:56 pm

Wasn't it just a few months ago that someone in your office misdialed 911, and the men in uniform showed up for that as well?

Must be nice to have all those handsome muscular hotties beating a path to your door, Chuckie.   ;D

Yes, you are right and they were here again yesterday.  ;D

No false alarm, they needed to speak to building management and reps here to update their files with contact names and such in regards to emergencies.

Quote from: Sason on May 08, 2012, 04:13:36 pm

I know, honey.

That's why it's such a cunning way to get the hottie firemen to visit you once again.

No one will ever suspect you.

Is there anything else you don't eat or drink, and hence could leave on the burner next time you feel an urge for the hotties?   ::)

Just trying to be helpful here....   ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:  I'm not that clever.....besides, with my luck, I'd walk into the kitchen to see what the progress is and the pot would blow up  in my face.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 09, 2012, 12:54:59 pm

Then you're doing it wrong.

The correct thing for you to do would be to "forget" something on the burner, and after an appropriate amount of time
walk to the entrance and welcome the hotties and show them the way into the building.

Such calm-headed behaviour will no doubt impress them!

Besides, it'll give you a chance to get an overview of all the hotties, and pick your choice.

 ;D ::) 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2012, 08:06:27 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/pride.jpg)

I usually don't get serious on my blog, as you well know after reading almost 1099 pages of silliness here.  I like to keep things light-hearted and funny, which is how I try to live.  I don't see the point in getting caught up in drama, seriousness, and living with self-induced stresses.

My parents seem to have the same philosophy, they laugh every day over silly things and joke with each other, and they've been married for 45 years now, and they are 73 & 69.

That being said, I just wan to publicly thank president Obama on my blog for his statement about supporting gay marriage.

It seems that he just can't win.  When he wasn't talking about gay marriage, it's because he was afraid it would cost him votes.  Now when he mentions it, it's a ploy to get him more votes.

::)

I applaud his courage for his public statement.  I believe him when he offers his support.  There are days when I change my mind on numerous occasions, and I’m sure that many people do the same.  Why should Obama be rigid?  I’d rather know that my president is willing to listen to other arguments and let himself come to a different conclusion than to know he refuses to budge.

I remember a time (loooooong ago) where I felt that abortion should be illegal, and that there should be no pride parades, whether gay or not.  I was also against medical marijuana.  My views on these topics have changed, and I’m very happy that I “evolved” as well.

I’m not naïve, I’m aware that there may be political motivations behind Obama’s statement.  However, given his track record of support for the GLBTQ community, I’m willing to believe there are some genuine sentiments behind the statement as well.

And for those who may not be familiar with what he’s done for us (or need a reminder) scroll on down…..


1. Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (The first federal civil rights law to protect gays and lesbians)

2. He instructed all federal agencies to extend benefits where possible to civilian federal employees with same-sex partners.

3. He issued two Presidential Memoranda (in June 2009 and June 2010) directing federal agencies to extend whatever benefits they could, under existing authority, to the same-sex partners of federal employees. These include sick and funeral leave, long-term care insurance, travel and relocation assistance, child care subsidies, and certain retirement benefits. The State Department extended numerous benefits to the partners of Foreign Service officers, including diplomatic passports, access to overseas medical and training facilities, inclusion in housing allocations, and access to emergency evacuation.

4. He ended the ban on HIV-positive immigrants and foreign visitors.

5. The federal Prison Rape Elimination Commission proposed national standards to reduce sexual abuse in correctional facilities, including standards regarding LGBT and intersex inmates. In early 2011, the Justice Department proposed regulations to implement those standards.

6. The State Department reversed a Bush Administration policy that refused to use a same-sex marriage license as evidence of a name change for passports.

7. Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability reviewed the lifetime ban on blood donation by gay and bisexual men, concluded that it is a “sub-optimal” policy that screens out low risk donors and called on HHS to conduct research to support a move to a policy based on risk behavior, regardless of sexual orientation.

8. The Department of Justice issued an opinion clarifying that the criminal provisions of the Violence Against Women Act related to stalking and abuse apply equally to same-sex partners.

9. The Department of State revised the standards for changing a gender marker on a passport, making the process less burdensome for transgender people.

10. The Department of Labor issued guidance clarifying that an employee can take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for a same-sex partner’s child, even where the partner does not have a legal or biological relationship to that child.

11. HHS revised its funding guidance around abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education programs, requiring that recipient programs are inclusive of and non-stigmatizing toward LGBT youth, and mandating that they include only medically-accurate information.

12. HHS awarded a $900,000 grant for the creation of a national resource center on LGBT aging issues to Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE). HHS also awarded a $13.3 million grant to the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center to create a model program supporting LGBT and questioning youth in the foster care system.

13. At the request of HHS, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a lengthy report in March 2011 detailing the range of areas in which more research is needed on LGBT health needs.

14. In March 2011, HHS sent a number of recommendations to the White House for policy and regulatory changes that HHS could undertake to improve the health of LGBT people, including: collection of LGBT health data, guidance for states on including LGBT families in federal welfare programs, and guidance for states on protecting the financial resources of a same-sex partner when his or her partner enters long-term care under Medicaid.

15. He announced new regulations through The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  that recognize LGBT families for federal housing programs and prohibit discrimination in getting federally insured mortgage loans.

16. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) added gender identity to the equal employment opportunity policy governing all federal jobs.

17. He appointed more than 100 openly gay people in his administration, some of which include the government’s top personnel official and the head of the Council for Environmental Quality.

18. He issued Presidential Memorandum in April 2010 directing HHS to issue regulations requiring all hospitals receiving Medicaid and Medicare to prohibit discrimination in visitation against LGBT people. HHS issued regulations that went into effect in 2011.

19. He awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to gay icons Billie Jean King and Harvey Milk.

20. He hosted a White House summit on bullying and recorded a video message telling young LGBT individuals that “It Gets Better.”

21. He ordered the data to be released of legally married gay couples from the 2010 census, granting legitimacy of same-sex relationships.

22. HHS rescinded provisions of a Bush-era rule which allowed health care providers to refuse to provide any health care service or information for a religious or moral reason.

23. He championed the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, a 17-year-old ban barring LGBT individuals the right to serve openly in the military.

24. He wants Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which will prohibit employers from considering sexual orientation in hiring and firing decisions. This legislation however, is currently stalled in the Senate.

25. He also wants to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which bars legally sanctioned same-sex couples from reaping Social Security survivor payments, tax breaks and other benefits reserved for straight married couples. This legislation is also being held up in a highly conservative House of Representatives, and will probably not see repeal for at least two years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 10, 2012, 08:54:53 am

Thanks for that recap, Chuck.  :-*

Now, go put a pot of coffee on. ...  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 10, 2012, 09:22:40 am

Thank you, Chuck.  I appreciate you listing all of his accomplishments, as well as sharing your personal examples of how your views on certain topics have evolved as you've grown and learned in your life.

In an election year, it seems we as voters are subjected to little else but negatives and mud-slinging amongst candidates.  It becomes easier to forget the positives, sadly.  You did a great job of reminding us all of Obama's.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 10, 2012, 10:11:05 am

      Great job putting it in a framework that it is easily seen and remembered. 
                 
                           Thanks sweetie... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:00:48 pm

Yeah, yeah, yeah.... it's all good and well.

Really nice what Obama did, and nice of you to list it all.


But the main question is: WHERE ARE THE HOTTIES??

Did you forget to put the coffee on today, Chuck?

You're not supposed to forget to put it on, you're supposed to forget you did put it on....   ::)

(very tricky grammar here  ;D)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 10, 2012, 03:03:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 10, 2012, 08:06:27 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/pride.jpg)

I usually don't get serious on my blog, as you well know after reading almost 1099 pages of silliness here.  I like to keep things light-hearted and funny, which is how I try to live.  I don't see the point in getting caught up in drama, seriousness, and living with self-induced stresses.

My parents seem to have the same philosophy, they laugh every day over silly things and joke with each other, and they've been married for 45 years now, and they are 73 & 69.

That being said, I just wan to publicly thank president Obama on my blog for his statement about supporting gay marriage.

It seems that he just can't win.  When he wasn't talking about gay marriage, it's because he was afraid it would cost him votes.  Now when he mentions it, it's a ploy to get him more votes.

::)

I applaud his courage for his public statement.  I believe him when he offers his support.  There are days when I change my mind on numerous occasions, and I’m sure that many people do the same.  Why should Obama be rigid?  I’d rather know that my president is willing to listen to other arguments and let himself come to a different conclusion than to know he refuses to budge.

I remember a time (loooooong ago) where I felt that abortion should be illegal, and that there should be no pride parades, whether gay or not.  I was also against medical marijuana.  My views on these topics have changed, and I’m very happy that I “evolved” as well.

I’m not naïve, I’m aware that there may be political motivations behind Obama’s statement.  However, given his track record of support for the GLBTQ community, I’m willing to believe there are some genuine sentiments behind the statement as well.

And for those who may not be familiar with what he’s done for us (or need a reminder) scroll on down…..


1. Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (The first federal civil rights law to protect gays and lesbians)

2. He instructed all federal agencies to extend benefits where possible to civilian federal employees with same-sex partners.

3. He issued two Presidential Memoranda (in June 2009 and June 2010) directing federal agencies to extend whatever benefits they could, under existing authority, to the same-sex partners of federal employees. These include sick and funeral leave, long-term care insurance, travel and relocation assistance, child care subsidies, and certain retirement benefits. The State Department extended numerous benefits to the partners of Foreign Service officers, including diplomatic passports, access to overseas medical and training facilities, inclusion in housing allocations, and access to emergency evacuation.

4. He ended the ban on HIV-positive immigrants and foreign visitors.

5. The federal Prison Rape Elimination Commission proposed national standards to reduce sexual abuse in correctional facilities, including standards regarding LGBT and intersex inmates. In early 2011, the Justice Department proposed regulations to implement those standards.

6. The State Department reversed a Bush Administration policy that refused to use a same-sex marriage license as evidence of a name change for passports.

7. Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability reviewed the lifetime ban on blood donation by gay and bisexual men, concluded that it is a “sub-optimal” policy that screens out low risk donors and called on HHS to conduct research to support a move to a policy based on risk behavior, regardless of sexual orientation.

8. The Department of Justice issued an opinion clarifying that the criminal provisions of the Violence Against Women Act related to stalking and abuse apply equally to same-sex partners.

9. The Department of State revised the standards for changing a gender marker on a passport, making the process less burdensome for transgender people.

10. The Department of Labor issued guidance clarifying that an employee can take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for a same-sex partner’s child, even where the partner does not have a legal or biological relationship to that child.

11. HHS revised its funding guidance around abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education programs, requiring that recipient programs are inclusive of and non-stigmatizing toward LGBT youth, and mandating that they include only medically-accurate information.

12. HHS awarded a $900,000 grant for the creation of a national resource center on LGBT aging issues to Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE). HHS also awarded a $13.3 million grant to the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center to create a model program supporting LGBT and questioning youth in the foster care system.

13. At the request of HHS, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a lengthy report in March 2011 detailing the range of areas in which more research is needed on LGBT health needs.

14. In March 2011, HHS sent a number of recommendations to the White House for policy and regulatory changes that HHS could undertake to improve the health of LGBT people, including: collection of LGBT health data, guidance for states on including LGBT families in federal welfare programs, and guidance for states on protecting the financial resources of a same-sex partner when his or her partner enters long-term care under Medicaid.

15. He announced new regulations through The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  that recognize LGBT families for federal housing programs and prohibit discrimination in getting federally insured mortgage loans.

16. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) added gender identity to the equal employment opportunity policy governing all federal jobs.

17. He appointed more than 100 openly gay people in his administration, some of which include the government’s top personnel official and the head of the Council for Environmental Quality.

18. He issued Presidential Memorandum in April 2010 directing HHS to issue regulations requiring all hospitals receiving Medicaid and Medicare to prohibit discrimination in visitation against LGBT people. HHS issued regulations that went into effect in 2011.

19. He awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to gay icons Billie Jean King and Harvey Milk.

20. He hosted a White House summit on bullying and recorded a video message telling young LGBT individuals that “It Gets Better.”

21. He ordered the data to be released of legally married gay couples from the 2010 census, granting legitimacy of same-sex relationships.

22. HHS rescinded provisions of a Bush-era rule which allowed health care providers to refuse to provide any health care service or information for a religious or moral reason.

23. He championed the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, a 17-year-old ban barring LGBT individuals the right to serve openly in the military.

24. He wants Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which will prohibit employers from considering sexual orientation in hiring and firing decisions. This legislation however, is currently stalled in the Senate.

25. He also wants to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which bars legally sanctioned same-sex couples from reaping Social Security survivor payments, tax breaks and other benefits reserved for straight married couples. This legislation is also being held up in a highly conservative House of Representatives, and will probably not see repeal for at least two years.

Yup. Great post.
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:03:18 pm

Well, I decided to help you to call forth a couple of fire hotties.....


(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images6.jpg)


Seems he got a bit too hot....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:04:02 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images5.jpg)

Nice selection, eh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:07:10 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images4.jpg)


I think they're kinda waiting for ya....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:08:34 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images3.jpg)


Who - except me - wants to be in the cat's position?   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:11:52 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images2.jpg)


Now, don't these two look like a dream come true?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:13:07 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images1.jpg)


What about these?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:14:54 pm

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm156/bbmuppslukad/2012/postade%20bilder%20-12/images.jpg)


And last, but not least by any means, comes the really hot stuff!!!   :o  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:16:13 pm

Well Chuck, I hope you liked this little selection.

Now you know what to look for next time you "forget" the coffee on.   ::) ;D :laugh: :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2012, 03:29:11 pm

I'll take them all, thanks!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2012, 03:33:01 pm

Good choice!

I knew you're a man with good taste!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 10, 2012, 09:11:27 pm

     Are you sure that pair of  the tall the dark and the handsome are fire fighters.?

     They look like movie stars or models pretending to be firemen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2012, 08:52:01 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjX4yCNpdkY/T2tuAofpsQI/AAAAAAAAC5g/flG958ublf0/s1600/friday_024.jpg)

So who has plans for the weekend?

Tonight is a small shopping trip to get a game I played at a friend's house called "Apples to Apples" that gave us quite a few laughs.

Tomorrow is a birthday party with friends.

Sunday is mother's day with the family, and I believe we'll be playing "Apples to Apples".

As you all know, I can never get "serious" cards, I have to get funny ones.  So for my sister-in-law I got a mother's day card with an egg-beater on it, and the beater is covered in chocolate cake batter.  On the outside it says:

"Good mothers let their kids lick the cake batter off the beaters."

On the inside it says.

"Great mothers turn the beaters off first!"

 :laugh:

The one I got my mom says on the front:

"Happy mother's day to the world's most perfect mother."

Inside it says:

"You must be.....I mean, look how great I turned out!"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2012, 07:57:17 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n201/missrobynh/Smurfs/grumpysmurf.jpg)

Yeah, I feel grumpy today!  LOL  Not enough sleep last night, the room was a little too warm for my tastes, and it was too early to install the air conditioner, so I made due with a fan, but the room didn't feel cool enough.

Hope that everyone had a great mother's day!  We had fun at my place, so that was cool.

I may be scarce around here the next few weeks, do not panic, I'm not going anywhere.

A new person has been hired, so later on my workload will be lighter.  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!  However I've been asked to be the one to train her.  ugh!  

So obviously, I can't train someone and be online on DCF and BetterMost, so you may not see me as often.  No worries, I'll pop in when I can during the workday.  Otherwise, you'll see me after work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 14, 2012, 01:46:57 pm

Congrats on 11,000 posts on your blog, Chuck!!!    8) ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 14, 2012, 01:50:39 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 14, 2012, 01:46:57 pm

Congrats on 11,000 posts on your blog, Chuck!!!    8) ;D :-*

Oooh yes congrats.. and good luck with training your colleague.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 14, 2012, 04:22:09 pm

    I vow you would not care a whit, if the new hire was a good looking gay guy,, say about 35 ys...?  would ja would ja huh?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2012, 08:00:47 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BGAiF2SQBw4/T1IhDYIoXtI/AAAAAAAAATs/DcejEZ8UYxE/s1600/SUPER_TUESDAY.jpg)

I will never see "The Super Friends" the same way after that pic!!!   :laugh:

So how is everyone??

It's quiet here at the moment, and my trainee isn't in yet, so I can be here freely!   

Tonight is the last night of bowling!  I will miss it, but I do need the break!   Season ends tonight, and then there's a "end of season" banquet on June 16th, with a dinner and DJ.

After that, we're done until next season opens in September.

Quote from: Sason on May 14, 2012, 01:46:57 pm

Congrats on 11,000 posts on your blog, Chuck!!!    8) ;D :-*

Holy Cow!!!   I can't believe I have that many posts here!  :o

Ya know, I could never go though the whole thing, but the stuff that's been posted here has touched me so.

Posts by Big Brother Truman, Big Brother Paul, Matthew, Janice, Kelda, Jeff, Jack, Sonja, Meryl, Mandy, Lynne, Sue, Fiona, Chrissi, Monika, Sofia, Debbie, Karen, and sooooo many others.

Pics of friends, family, Brokie trips......

Losing Heath, Jackie, Rich......(in that order)

Friends who are no longer posting (but maybe lurking)

Thank you all for being here!!!   :-*

Quote from: Kelda on May 14, 2012, 01:50:39 pm

Oooh yes congrats.. and good luck with training your colleague.

Thank ya Kelda, and my trainee did rather well yesterday.  Hopefully that trend will continue!   ;D  How does it feel to be on maternity leave?

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on May 14, 2012, 04:22:09 pm

I vow you would not care a whit, if the new hire was a good looking gay guy,, say about 35 ys...?  would ja would ja huh?

 :laugh: :laugh:   Actually, that would be torture!  My job has a policy against "on the job" romance, so with my luck they would've hired a gay guy and we would've hit it off, and then not be able to date.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 15, 2012, 08:02:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 15, 2012, 08:00:47 am

Holy Cow!!!   I can't believe I have that many posts here!  :o

Ya know, I could never go though the whole thing, but the stuff that's been posted here has touched me so.

Posts by Big Brother Truman, Big Brother Paul, Matthew, Janice, Kelda, Jeff, Jack, Sonja, Meryl, Mandy, Lynne, Sue, Fiona, Chrissi, Monika, Sofia, Debbie, Karen, and sooooo many others.

Pics of friends, family, Brokie trips......

Losing Heath, Jackie, Rich......(in that order)

Friends who are no longer posting (but maybe lurking)

Thank you all for being here!!!   :-*

Thank YOU for being here, Chuck!  I'm glad to be your bud.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 15, 2012, 10:56:53 pm

OMW OMW thats heaps of posts buddy. Congrats :) :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 16, 2012, 02:30:36 am

Hi Chucky.....we certainly are keeping a history of our lives here, especially in our blogs.

I have not even a third of the amount of posts in my blog as you have, but several times I have delved back into the past by way of my blog, and its very rewarding and amazing some of the things that were important then, that I had completely forgotten.

So much better than just a diary, cause we have the written thoughts of our friends and loved ones too.

Well done Chucky Babe, on all the history and love you have encased in your Cellar Scribblings....xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 08:49:34 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb402/mommykara2012/hump-day-1.jpg)

Yup, it's Hump Day again!

My ass will be DRAGGIN'!  Last night was the end of our season, so it was the last competition....however, a new summer league started before us, so we didn't get to start bowling until 9:45 or so, a half-hour later than normal, and I didn't get home until almost 1am!

I am not amused!   ::)

There is one more tournament to go to, next week on Wednesday and Thursday, and the my bowling days are over until the next season starts in September.

I think I'll go home my usual time, put my air conditioner in, and then sleep early.   :laugh:

The new trainee is doing well, but she gave us some excitement yesterday.  After lunch she said she wasn't feeling well, and she passed out!

 :o

We called 911 and had her taken to a local hospital.  Last we heard, she is fine and intends to come in today.  We'll see.

Quote from: Meryl on May 15, 2012, 08:02:42 pm

Thank YOU for being here, Chuck!  I'm glad to be your bud.  :-*

'

Thanks Meryl!  Glad to be your bud, too!   :-*

Quote from: ZK on May 15, 2012, 10:56:53 pm

OMW OMW thats heaps of posts buddy. Congrats :) :)

Well look what the wind blew in!!!   ;D  Good to see ya back, Matthew!  Hey, you have a birthday comin' up next month, correct?  You'll be the big 5 - 0, right?

*runs from Matthew for tellling that complete lie!*

Quote from: Katie77 on May 16, 2012, 02:30:36 am

Hi Chucky.....we certainly are keeping a history of our lives here, especially in our blogs.

I have not even a third of the amount of posts in my blog as you have, but several times I have delved back into the past by way of my blog, and its very rewarding and amazing some of the things that were important then, that I had completely forgotten.

So much better than just a diary, cause we have the written thoughts of our friends and loved ones too.

Well done Chucky Babe, on all the history and love you have encased in your Cellar Scribblings....xxxx

Sweet Sue!   :-*  Good to see you here as well!  Yes, we have a great personal history here, and there are times I'll look through my blog, just for laughs.  I usually find them.

May 29th will be my 5th anniversary here, and October 7th will be the 5th anniversary of the start of my blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2012, 09:10:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 08:49:34 am

May 29th will be my 5th anniversary here, and October 7th will be the 5th anniversary of the start of my blog.

Well, speaking of May anniversaries, I've been thinking a lot lately that it's five effen years since the Estes Park barbecue.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 09:38:04 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2012, 09:10:04 am

Well, speaking of May anniversaries, I've been thinking a lot lately that it's five effen years since the Estes Park barbecue.  :-\

Yes it has, that's why my anniversary matches that.  LOL

I wasn't a memeber of BetterMost at that time, only DCF.  I went to Estes Park and met a bunch of bettermost members there, and when my pic started to show up here, I felt I should at least join and say "Hi" and keep in touch.

Now I'm the highest poster here.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 16, 2012, 10:28:54 am

911 AGAIN, Chuck??????

You sure them boys in blue don't "suspect somethin'" by now???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2012, 10:56:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 09:38:04 am

I wasn't a memeber of BetterMost at that time, only DCF.  I went to Estes Park and met a bunch of bettermost members there, and when my pic started to show up here, I felt I should at least join and say "Hi" and keep in touch.

Now I'm the highest poster here.    :laugh:

Our little chatterbox.  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 16, 2012, 12:41:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 08:49:34 am

There is one more tournament to go to, next week on Wednesday and Thursday, and the my bowling days are over until the next season starts in September.

Hmm, maybe, maybe not.  We might just drag you out to the Kings Bowling Lanes again this June!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Boston%20June%202011/Chuckbowling.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Boston%20June%202011/Brokiebowlers.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 16, 2012, 12:42:45 pm

Quote

The new trainee is doing well, but she gave us some excitement yesterday.  After lunch she said she wasn't feeling well, and she passed out!

Do you often have this effect on people?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 16, 2012, 01:22:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 09:38:04 am

Yes it has, that's why my anniversary matches that.  LOL

I wasn't a memeber of BetterMost at that time, only DCF.  I went to Estes Park and met a bunch of bettermost members there, and when my pic started to show up here, I felt I should at least join and say "Hi" and keep in touch.

Now I'm the highest poster here.    :laugh:

Well Chuck, judging by your post count, you haven't spared any effort to reach your goal, and I'd say you've been pretty successful at saying Hi and keeping in touch!!

 ::) ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 16, 2012, 01:25:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 08:49:34 am

The new trainee is doing well, but she gave us some excitement yesterday.  After lunch she said she wasn't feeling well, and she passed out!

It must be because of the power of your intense personality!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 16, 2012, 01:30:02 pm

I gotta say Chuck, I've never heard of a workplace where so much drama takes place as yours!!!

It's 911 and firemen and ambulances and whatnot day after day after day!!!   :o :o :o



Are you....ahem....sure you've got nothing to do with it....?   ::) ::)

You know you can tell your friends here the truth no matter what...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2012, 08:30:27 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 16, 2012, 10:28:54 am

911 AGAIN, Chuck??????

You sure them boys in blue don't "suspect somethin'" by now???

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Nope, they don't suspect nuthin'!  Although, I'm sure they're getting tired of showin' up at my job!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 16, 2012, 10:56:59 am

Our little chatterbox.  ;D  :-*

Ya think?  (http://www.bleachexile.com/exec/images/emoticons/th_BlahBlah.gif)

Quote from: southendmd on May 16, 2012, 12:41:44 pm

Hmm, maybe, maybe not.  We might just drag you out to the Kings Bowling Lanes again this June!

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Boston%20June%202011/Chuckbowling.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/Boston%20June%202011/Brokiebowlers.jpg)

I'm bringing my ball and shoes to Boston, Lynne mentioned a bowling night.  LOL

Quote from: southendmd on May 16, 2012, 12:42:45 pm

Do you often have this effect on people?   :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on May 16, 2012, 01:25:51 pm

It must be because of the power of your intense personality!!

Now if I can just find the guy who I have that effect on, I'm good to go!  LOL

Quote from: Sason on May 16, 2012, 01:22:16 pm

Well Chuck, judging by your post count, you haven't spared any effort to reach your goal, and I'd say you've been pretty successful at saying Hi and keeping in touch!!

 ::) ;D :-*

I would think so too! 

Quote from: Sason on May 16, 2012, 01:30:02 pm

I gotta say Chuck, I've never heard of a workplace where so much drama takes place as yours!!!

It's 911 and firemen and ambulances and whatnot day after day after day!!!   :o :o :o

Are you....ahem....sure you've got nothing to do with it....?   ::) ::)

You know you can tell your friends here the truth no matter what...

Oh yes, I've had nothing to do with it!  LOL  Today was also a peaceful day!  No visits from police, fire department, EMTs, or anything of the like!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2012, 08:45:03 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i335/davidcpoulos/Park%20View/100_2913.jpg)

Well, that's an inventive way to keep the air conditioner level in your window!  LOL

I installed my AC unit yesterday, my bedroom was uncomfortable when I got home, and I wanted to sleep well, so I got it out of the attic and put it in the window.  Of course, it cooled down by the time I went to bed, and the AC wasn't needed, but it felt good.

Pretty breezy here today, so I left the other window in my room open, and perhaps I won't need to use the AC unit tonight.

We'll see.

Boston Brokie Bash is coming up soon!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 17, 2012, 12:03:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2012, 08:45:03 am

Boston Brokie Bash is coming up soon!  ;D

Yayayayayayaaaaaaaayyy!!!!!!!!!!!     ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2012, 07:37:04 pm

Long before I was a Madonna fan, I was a Donna Summer fan.  I still am.

It was 1976, and I was 7.  My mom was a big disco fan, and that is what the car radio was always tuned to.  That was when I first heard "Love To Love You Baby".

Time went on, and I heard them all.  My brothers & I used to laugh at "MacArthur Park" and the lyric of the cake in the rain.  "Hot Stuff", "Bad Girls", "Heaven Knows", all of them.  Even her later songs like "When Love Cries", "Love's About To Change", all her club hits.

Thank you for all the music you gave us, Donna.  I remember dancing to your stuff as a kid at family weddings, your songs never failed to get people on their feet and moving.

You will be missed, but as long as your fans remember and love your music, wherever we go, you will go with us.

[youtube=425,350]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpzsBWPsDL8[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 18, 2012, 12:46:12 am

Obviously a generational thing. You had me confused as 'Macarthur Park' is one of my all time favourite songs and I was sure it was sung by a male. I have researched and found the version I fell in love with was in 1968 (Richard Harris) and Donna Summer recorded it in 1978.
I remember it being unusual because it was long for a single back in those days and I thought it was 7 rapturous minutes when it came on the radio.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2012, 08:34:19 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRTZ_-Pdbh8/TyH3lhp0y_I/AAAAAAAADqQ/8a1ng8ElHak/s1600/raining_money.jpg)

Yup, it's Friday, and pay day!  It's a good thing too, as I'm suffering from empty pockets.  LOL

Let's see, tonight I'm baby-sitting for my friends' kids, they have a meeting to go to.  Tomorrow is my niece's graduation from college, so I have to get a card for that as well.

Sunday I have nothing.

;D

Quote from: brian on May 18, 2012, 12:46:12 am

Obviously a generational thing. You had me confused as 'Macarthur Park' is one of my all time favourite songs and I was sure it was sung by a male. I have researched and found the version I fell in love with was in 1968 (Richard Harris) and Donna Summer recorded it in 1978.  I remember it being unusual because it was long for a single back in those days and I thought it was 7 rapturous minutes when it came on the radio.

Hello Brian!  I'm familiar with the Richard Harris version as well, but not when it came out, I was born in 1969.  When Donna's cover version came out, some stations that played older songs were playing the original again.

It's a great song, but being 10, 8 & 6, my brothers and I weren't schooled on metaphors, so we took lyrics literally, and the thought of someone crying "Oooooooooooooohhhh Noooooooooooooo!" at a cake being left out in the rain struck us so funny.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2012, 09:18:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2012, 08:34:19 am

Hello Brian!  I'm familiar with the Richard Harris version as well, but not when it came out, I was born in 1969.  When Donna's cover version came out, some stations that played older songs were playing the original again.

It's a great song, but being 10, 8 & 6, my brothers and I weren't schooled on metaphors, so we took lyrics literally, and the thought of someone crying "Oooooooooooooohhhh Noooooooooooooo!" at a cake being left out in the rain struck us so funny.

I guess Brian won't like me because I always felt the Richard Harris version was, well, dumb.

And no matter who's singing it, I still don't understand the lyrics!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 18, 2012, 01:51:51 pm

               

                                    I loved Donna Summer so much.  However, I have to say I am in the Richard  Harris column.  I loved the heart and mystery of the way it was recorded.  Not quite as straight forward.  It had a degree of mystery to it in my mind..  I love love it.                                             
                                      After all, isnt that what music is all about?  Something you can hear, and relate to.  It is proof that
one way something is done will resonate with some, and others not so much.  But ultimately we all have a choice.  Plus there is also the chance that by listening to something you did not care for on first hearing it.  You can learn to like, or possibly to hate.  Its very much a part of being human.
             

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 18, 2012, 03:33:12 pm

In 1968 I was trying to get rid of my strange, never spoken about, sexual feelings. I was dating girls and wondering why it never led anywhere. I mean kissing them good night was traumatic.  ???  At the same time I was madly in love with a mate who was shagging every girl he could get his hands on so I guess the song did resonate with me. I look back on that time with a sad nostalgia. He died last year of spinal cancer and I visited him a few months beforehand. I never came out to him but I am sure he knew.

By 1978 I was at discos with gay boyfriends and did not care who was singing the music (and I doubt they played Macarthur Park) so I recognise the songs but the name Donna Summers is vague to me. By then my radio listening would have moved to classical music stations where it has stayed ever since.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 18, 2012, 03:43:59 pm

       Well I have always been a fan of all kinds of music.  I have always loved to dance.  So the disco era was one I remember quite
fondly.  I think as in any kind of music.  There are good and bad ones.  It is only trite because some people have the snooty idea that they are above it.

                              Here are both versions...  Richard Harris
   [youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHS8hj4TdT8[/youtube]
     His is not as perfect, but it has so much character..
                                                                  Donna Summer
   [youtube=425,350]

&feature=related  [/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 18, 2012, 08:37:38 pm

Quote from: brian on May 18, 2012, 12:46:12 am

Obviously a generational thing. You had me confused as 'Macarthur Park' is one of my all time favourite songs and I was sure it was sung by a male. I have researched and found the version I fell in love with was in 1968 (Richard Harris) and Donna Summer recorded it in 1978.
I remember it being unusual because it was long for a single back in those days and I thought it was 7 rapturous minutes when it came on the radio.

Yes Brian, I was in in the era too, when Richard Harris's version of Macarthur Park was a hit. Wasn't there some discussion back then that it was metaphorically about the Kennedys??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2012, 08:19:02 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://imalwaystired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tired.jpg)

Monday back in my cube, and I feel like I just left this place!  Actually, I did.    :laugh:

I was here on Sunday from 1 - 5, doing "bank stuff".

We have a whole bunch of systems we use....FiServ (for checking/savings accounts),  AFS (for loans), E*Vision (for copies of checks) Synergy (loan history) and stuff like that.

Well the bank has decided to "migrate" to a new system called "Partenon" (I think that's spelled right) and it will handle all those functions.  this weekend is the first "migration", so the FiServ system is going away as of Monday.  To minimize the effect on our customers, the bank is having the "migration" happen on Saturday and Sunday instead of normal banking hours.

So I had to go to my office today, log onto Partenon, and then verify a number of random accounts, to verify that the account numbers, dollar amounts, history, and authorized signers went to the new system as it should have.

From what I saw, everything went well, with the occasional glitch here or there.

Looking over my calendar for this week, how did I manage to get so busy?

Monday - nothing
Tuesday - dinner plans with friends
Wednesday & Thursday - bowling tournament
Friday - possible dinner plans in NYC
Saturday & Sunday - BBQs to go to
Monday - possible lunch plans in NYC.

at some point, I need to do baking for the two BBQs.  LOL

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2012, 09:18:30 am

I guess Brian won't like me because I always felt the Richard Harris version was, well, dumb.

And no matter who's singing it, I still don't understand the lyrics!  :laugh:

Yeah, the lyrics were always somethingn else on that song.....discussion on that at the bottom of the post.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on May 18, 2012, 01:51:51 pm

I loved Donna Summer so much.  However, I have to say I am in the Richard  Harris column.  I loved the heart and mystery of the way it was recorded.  Not quite as straight forward.  It had a degree of mystery to it in my mind..  I love love it.   After all, isnt that what music is all about?  Something you can hear, and relate to.  It is proof that one way something is done will resonate with some, and others not so much.  But ultimately we all have a choice.  Plus there is also the chance that by listening to something you did not care for on first hearing it.  You can learn to like, or possibly to hate.  Its very much a part of being human.

I loved Donna Summer as well Janice, and for me, I can listen to/enjoy both versions.

Quote from: brian on May 18, 2012, 03:33:12 pm

In 1968 I was trying to get rid of my strange, never spoken about, sexual feelings. I was dating girls and wondering why it never led anywhere. I mean kissing them good night was traumatic.  ???  At the same time I was madly in love with a mate who was shagging every girl he could get his hands on so I guess the song did resonate with me. I look back on that time with a sad nostalgia. He died last year of spinal cancer and I visited him a few months beforehand. I never came out to him but I am sure he knew.

By 1978 I was at discos with gay boyfriends and did not care who was singing the music (and I doubt they played Macarthur Park) so I recognise the songs but the name Donna Summers is vague to me. By then my radio listening would have moved to classical music stations where it has stayed ever since.

The only time I listen to classical music is if I'm watching a figure skating competition.   :laugh:  I'm familiar with some pieces, and I know classical music is beautiful, but I prefer my music with lyrics and a beat.

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on May 18, 2012, 03:43:59 pm

Well I have always been a fan of all kinds of music.  I have always loved to dance.  So the disco era was one I remember quite fondly.  I think as in any kind of music.  There are good and bad ones.  It is only trite because some people have the snooty idea that they are above it.

I think you're right, Janice!  I've heard so many people just rip on Disco and dance music in general.  I remember the whole "Disco Sucks" movement, and I never understood why that happened.  There is some great disco out there.

Quote from: Katie77 on May 18, 2012, 08:37:38 pm

Yes Brian, I was in in the era too, when Richard Harris's version of Macarthur Park was a hit. Wasn't there some discussion back then that it was metaphorically about the Kennedys??

Sue, that's a new one for me.  I have a book at home called "Wacky Top 40" and "MacArthur Park" is one of the songs.  The writer of it did an interview and said that the song is about a breakup of a relationship.  Apparently "the cake" represented the relationship, all baked properly and iced, and then when it went bad, it was like a cake left in the rain, slowly being destroyed, and since he felt the relationship was a 'once in a lifetime' thing, he would "never have that recipe again'.

I still don't get why the cake is called "MacArthur Park."   ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 21, 2012, 09:01:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2012, 08:19:02 am

The only time I listen to classical music is if I'm watching a figure skating competition.   :laugh:

OK, Monroe. ...

Or is it Alma, Jr.?

 ;D

Quote

I still don't get why the cake is called "MacArthur Park."   ???

I always thought that was the place where somebody left the cake, not the cake.

And "sweet green icing"? Eeew. ...  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 21, 2012, 11:16:00 am

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-wild/donna-summer-robin-gibb-w_b_1532796.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-wild/donna-summer-robin-gibb-w_b_1532796.html)

David Wild
TV Writer; Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone; Co-Author, 'Diary of a Player"'

Donna Summer and Robin Gibb Were Great and Disco Didn't Suck: A Playlist for Remembering
Posted: 05/21/2012 10:07 am

I grew up in the seventies -- an era that I still consider a golden age for music and film, thanks to so much truly classic rock, funk, soul, punk and new wave, and yes -- damn it -- disco, too. The whole "Disco Sucks" movement always made me uncomfortable and suggested a vaguely racial resentment for the genre's relatively short-lived but intense dominance. Yet the record is clear to me -- at its best, disco did not suck at all. For instance, the albums that Donna Summer made in German with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellote were groundbreaking, enduring and extraordinary. For me, the Bad Girls album -- which saw her beginning to stretch out further from the confines of disco -- is one of the best albums of the decade. She was so much more than our "Queen of Disco," but she was a powerful aueen, too. And then there's Robin Gibb, and the remarkable musical brotherhood of which he was an such an important part. The Bee Gees had already made history well before disco, in an era when Robin often reigned on lead vocals. The disco era provided the Brothers Gibb a highly unlikely second coming. I love Saturday Night Fever -- the movie and the soundtrack -- but for me, it's the Bee Gees' own studio albums of that era that I still return to the most all these decades later. Main Course -- produced by the legendary Arif Mardin -- is for me the group's greatest moment, featuring gem after gem including the fiercely funky "Jive Talkin'" and the exquisite "Nights on Broadway." The Bee Gees albums that followed in the seventies like Children of the World and Spirits Having Flown are nearly as good and don't require you to wear any white suits to enjoy them. I'm thankful I got the chance to meet both Donna Summer and Robin Gibb briefly and express my own thanks and appreciation for their remarkable musical legacies. They were great artists, and in my experience, lovely people. Here's my playlist of songs by which I will remember these two wonderful artists now. It would be heavenly if you would add your favorites below. Heaven knows, nobody gets too much heaven no more.

HEAVEN KNOWS -- Donna Summer
TOO MUCH HEAVEN -- The Bee Gees
I FEEL LOVE -- Donna Summer
I STARTED A JOKE -- The Bee Gees
DIM ALL THE LIGHTS -- Donna Summer
TO LOVE SOMEBODY-- The Bee Gees
LAST DANCE -- Donna Summer
SAVED BY THE BELL -- Robin Gibb
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE -- Donna Summer
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE -- The Bee Gees
HOT STUFF -- Donna Summer
DON'T CRY ALOUD (TITANIC REQUIEM) -- Robin Gibb
THIS TIME I KNOW IT'S FOR REAL -- Donna Summer
I STARTED A JOKE -- The Bee Gees
NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) -- Donna Summer with Barbra Streisand
I GOTTA GET A MESSAGE TO YOU -- The Bee Gees
STATE OF INDEPENDENCE -- Donna Summer & All Star Choir
TOYS -- Robin Gibb
SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY -- Donna Summer
NIGHTS ON BROADWAY -- The Bee Gees
SUNSET PEOPLE -- Donna Summer
LAMPLIGHT -- The Bee Gees
LAST DANCE -- Donna Summer
HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART -- The Bee Gees
CARRY ON -- Donna Summer

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Post by: Katie77 on May 21, 2012, 11:49:56 am

I'm sitting here in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after I couldn't sleep. Flicked the channels on TV, and found the beginning of a Bee Gees concert and have been sitting here watching and listening to song after song from this fantastic group. I've been sad all day, since hearing of the death of Robin Gibb. And now I'm sitting here listening to the words and music, seeing all three brothers up there on stage, its hard to believe that there is only one of them left.

Its a long way, from seeing these same three brothers, lucky to be in their teens, performing on our version of Bandstand here in Australia, back when I was barely a teen myself. Have always been a fan, have most of their records (the vinyl ones), and reflect today, the wonderful talent for music and song writing that they had, and shared with the world.

RIP Robin Gibb....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 21, 2012, 01:44:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2012, 08:19:02 am

(http://imalwaystired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tired.jpg)

Where on earth did you find this pic of me at work, Chuck??  :o ::)

I believed it was kept in a safe place, secret from the world!!  ;D

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Post by: brianr on May 21, 2012, 03:19:57 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on May 21, 2012, 11:49:56 am

I'm sitting here in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after I couldn't sleep. Flicked the channels on TV, and found the beginning of a Bee Gees concert and have been sitting here watching and listening to song after song from this fantastic group. I've been sad all day, since hearing of the death of Robin Gibb. And now I'm sitting here listening to the words and music, seeing all three brothers up there on stage, its hard to believe that there is only one of them left.

Its a long way, from seeing these same three brothers, lucky to be in their teens, performing on our version of Bandstand here in Australia, back when I was barely a teen myself. Have always been a fan, have most of their records (the vinyl ones), and reflect today, the wonderful talent for music and song writing that they had, and shared with the world.

RIP Robin Gibb....xx

Thanks for this, Katie. I have posted "I started a joke" on my blog. I guess it is another sad haunting song from that same era (1968) as Macarthur Park.
When I read all these comments on this forum about Donna Summer, a singer whose name was vague although her songs were familiar and nothing until now on Robin Gibb I do feel I am from a different era and culture to most here.
And what is wrong with "sweet green icing", quite common on cakes here.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 21, 2012, 03:44:05 pm

Someone left the cake out in the rain.. in McArthur Park.. no?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on May 21, 2012, 04:26:15 pm

    Thanks so much for all these words about disco.  I was wondering if I was the only one that remembered disco in a good way.  I didn't like every song, but I have to admit, I did like most of it.  I had always been a dancer, however, so a song that was great to dance to always caught my heart.  It is the same as in any form of music.  Bad music, is bad.  Good music is wonderful.
     We have lost in a very short time several excellent musicians, and that is forever going to be reason to be sad.

     Just for the record, I don't remember a single song by the BeeGees that I didn't like.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BayCityJohn on May 21, 2012, 06:29:23 pm

Shawn Kirchner, L.A. Master Chorale's new composer-in-residence

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will appoint Shawn Kirchner as the Swan Family composer-in-residence, the company announced Monday at its board meeting.

Kirchner, who has performed as a tenor in the Master Chorale for the past 10 years, will be the second person to hold the position in LAMC's 48-year history. His three-year appointment, effective July 1, runs through the 2014-15 season.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-master-chorale-names-its-second-composerinresidence-20120518,0,1590652.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-master-chorale-names-its-second-composerinresidence-20120518,0,1590652.story)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 23, 2012, 11:22:07 am

Chuck?  Chuck?  Sending out search party.  Where you been the last two mornings?  I've missed your daily updates.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2012, 12:03:49 pm

Busy busy busy!

I'll fill you in when I can!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2012, 06:17:36 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://imalwaystired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/tired.jpg)

I'm using the same image from the last time I posted, that's how I'm feeling!  LOL

Tuesday dinner with friends was a lot of fun!  ;D  However, we stayed out waaay later than expected, and I didn't get home until almost midnight, so I slept in later on Wednesday.  Then work was the "day from hell" yesterday, every time I finished something, 3 more things got added to the pile.  I had to leave right at 4:00 so I could get to bowling on time.

Last night was a major bowling success, every game I had yesterday was above average for me.  Oh, and my average is about 120, my high game last night was 162, so I earned a +40 pin, meaning I had a game that was 40 pins above my average.  My first pin in the league!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2012, 10:46:48 am

That's great about your bowling scores, Chuck!  Congrats on your pin, too.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 24, 2012, 12:47:50 pm

Woo-Hoo! (consider yourself slapped on the shoulder)
Too bad I'm not bowling with you. Knowing my abilities, or lack of, you could reply like Ennis and it'd be the truth. :laugh:

Congrats, Bud. 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 24, 2012, 04:01:14 pm

Congrats on the bowling, Chuck!   :-*

What a great way to end the season!!   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 25, 2012, 10:43:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2012, 01:38:25 pm

It was a great few days!  I had been missing the Brokies, so getting to see everyone again was great, and getting to meet James Schamus and see Dave Cullen again after 5 years!  Burger Heaven may have been a 'mixed bag' for some people, I thought the food was good (my salad was yummy) and we had the entire upstairs to ourselves so we didn't have to shout to hear each other.

One thing that I loved about the movie was that there appeared to be a number of 'virgins' in the theater, you could tell by the reactions, so getting to see them see it for the first time was fun.

;D

Looks like you guys had a great NYC get-together, and with Dave Cullen there, too!  Wow.  Wish I'd been in town, I would have come.

And congrats on your bowling suceess, too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2012, 09:27:09 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/fire.jpg)

I hope that everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend!  I went out to dinner in NYC on Friday, meeting up with Oregon Doggie and BayCityJohn, and then out for drinks afterwards.

Saturday I baked cupcakes and went to a BBQ in the Bronx, it was good to hang out with friends and reconnect.  Sunday was another BBQ, and then an early dinner on Monday evening.

;D

Why the pic of the fire?  Well, got to work this morning and found out that the air conditioning is out, and has been out ALL WEEKEND.

The current temp on your floor is (looks at thermometer in cube) 90 degrees!  :o

The air conditioning repair people are here, but only God knows how long before the air will kick in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Lynne on May 29, 2012, 09:29:25 am

Hey there, Chuck!  Now I can picture just *where* you are sweltering while you work!

 :laugh:

I love that you got to see John and Larry while they were in town.

Did you get any FedEx from me yet?  And I have no idea why I sent it last week when I'm seeing you in a couple of days...

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 29, 2012, 10:21:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2012, 09:27:09 am

The air conditioning repair people are here, but only God knows how long before the air will kick in.

More men in uniform at Chuck's workplace -- why does this not surprise me  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2012, 10:24:32 am

Hiya Lynne & Mandy!

No men in uniform today!   Oh well!

Yes, I got the package!  Thanks!   :-*

Did you hear about the Miami Zombie attack?  It's the zombie apocolypse, I tell ya!   :laugh:  I started a thread about it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2012, 12:12:04 pm

Just got word that some higher-ups in the company are going to be here tomorrow, so that means I have to "De-Brokie" my cube today.

::)

My bank has a standard of "one to two" personal pics in your cube.  My cube overfloweth with Brokie pics, and the magnets of all my travels, so I'm spending part of today cleaning out the cube for tomorrow, and then on Wednesday I can put them back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2012, 08:27:14 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://rlv.zcache.com/big_boss_man_hat-p148628516724234816enxqz_400.jpg)

Happy Hump Day!   ;D

Not sure how often I'll be here today,  the big boss man is here so I must look professional, and busy!  He's behind closed doors at the moment, so I can update my blog, at least!

Air conditioner is working today, thank God!  I'd hate to be here in a shirt and tie and be all sweaty and stinky!

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 30, 2012, 08:57:05 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Doing well, thanks.  A day of appointments and packing for me.  Plus I've been reading another mystery book the past few days and have only about 50 pages to go, so would like to finish that.

Thank goodness your air conditioner is working again.   :D   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2012, 11:57:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

Sorry for the late update, work got very busy today, and I wasn't able to get here today!

I'm safe in Boston, and looking forward to the weekend!!!

see ya soon!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 05, 2012, 01:25:43 pm

Welcome home, Chuck! Hope the drive was fine.

I loved spending time with you this weekend, and sharing so many laughs!  :-*

Bork bork bork!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2012, 09:53:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)

Yeah, I don't normally do a "happy dance" on a Wednesday, but today is the first day back at work, and it's only two more days until the weekend.

;D

Work wasn't as bad as I thought it would be today.  No major issues happened while I was gone, and I have some stuff to do, but I'm getting caught up.

It was sooooo great seeing everyone again, and I can't thank Big Brother Paul for letting me stay at his place.  :-*

I even got some gifts!

Sonja seems to think that I'm the one responsible for pulling the fire alarms here at work, in an effort to see men in uniform, and she got me these.


(http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/toys/images/products/playmobil-fire-rescue-squad-duo-pack-4914.gif)

This way, I no longer have to endanger people by calling the fire department.

Big Brother Paul gave me a bumper sticker that is similar to this.  I couldn't find an exact image online, but this one is close.


(http://www.captainmorganscustoms.com/images/T/My%20Zombie%20ate%20your%20honor%20student%20copy-01.jpg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 06, 2012, 11:25:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 06, 2012, 09:53:34 am

Sonja seems to think that I'm the one responsible for pulling the fire alarms here at work, in an effort to see men in uniform, and she got me these.


(http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/toys/images/products/playmobil-fire-rescue-squad-duo-pack-4914.gif)

This way, I no longer have to endanger people by calling the fire department.

Brilliant!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 06, 2012, 11:51:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 06, 2012, 09:53:34 am

I even got some gifts!

Sonja seems to think that I'm the one responsible for pulling the fire alarms here at work, in an effort to see men in uniform, and she got me these.


(http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/toys/images/products/playmobil-fire-rescue-squad-duo-pack-4914.gif)

This way, I no longer have to endanger people by calling the fire department.

Big Brother Paul gave me a bumper sticker that is similar to this.  I couldn't find an exact image online, but this one is close.


(http://www.captainmorganscustoms.com/images/T/My%20Zombie%20ate%20your%20honor%20student%20copy-01.jpg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh:
Both great gifts!
Kudos for the ideas to Sonja and Paul. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2012, 07:58:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)

I decided to keep the "Happy Dancers" one more day, as I like the way they look.

;D

Got to work on the late side today, no particular reason, just took too long preping in the morning.  LOL

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  I'm walking in "The Valerie Fund" walk, which raises money for children diagnosed with cancer.  My cousin had cancer (brain tumor) when he was younger, but had surgery and is fine now.  I'm not asking for donations, as everyone just donated to the AIDS Walk.  His team has a goal of $6,000.00, and they came close, getting just over $4,800.00, with three more days to go, so they did better than Team Brokeback did!  ;D

Other than that, no plans, so I may just spend some time writing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 11:37:24 am

Good morning, Chuck!

I'm glad you will have some time to rest this weekend, and that it won't all be walking.  How long is "The Valerie Fund" walk?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 05:37:57 pm

Chuck...Paul invited me to post a few pics here, so he could see them.  Hope you don't mind.


Paul, this is my large elephant which sits near the front door and can be used to hold packages on top:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/eleph_65.jpg)


Another view, using a shoe to show comparative size:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/eleph_68.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 05:41:18 pm

A small elephant nightlight in the guest bathroom:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/eleph_59better.jpg)



And a most startling (to dinner guests) glued-together elephant jigsaw puzzle in the refrigerator:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/eleph_67.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 05:49:20 pm

We also talked last weekend about globes and world maps, so here's my collection.

Globe book ends:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/IMG_0063.jpg)


(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/IMG_0076.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 05:51:37 pm

An old globe (regular construction materials) with outdated countries:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/IMG_0072.jpg)


And a globe made with types of stones:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/stonesglobe2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 05:54:36 pm

World maps, in one form or another.

A wall tapestry:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/wallmaptapestry2.jpg)


A glued-together jigsaw puzzle:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/IMG_0075.jpg)


And a still-to-be-opened (maybe never-to-be-opened) 9,000 piece jigsaw puzzle:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa298/dejavu91/boston%202012/boston%202012%20sun%20mon%20LL/IMG_0062.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 07, 2012, 06:53:03 pm

Hey Debbie, thanks for sharing your photos of our mutual obsessions interests!  I love the glued and refrigerated jigsaw puzzles.

Thanks, Chuck, for lending us your blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 07:02:52 pm

Cool!  Really cool, that refrigerated one.   :laugh:

Glad you liked them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 07, 2012, 11:43:38 pm

I may be dense, but why on earth would you put a puzzle in the fridge???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2012, 07:53:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/angfuller/tgif.gif)

So is everyone ready for the weekend?  ;D

After last week's busy weekend, I think a quiet one at home is just the ticket.  ;D  I hope to get more work done on my stories!

Quote from: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 11:37:24 am

I'm glad you will have some time to rest this weekend, and that it won't all be walking.  How long is "The Valerie Fund" walk?

Not long at all, only about 1 or 2 miles the most.

Quote from: dejavu on June 07, 2012, 05:37:57 pm

Chuck...Paul invited me to post a few pics here, so he could see them.  Hope you don't mind.

Not at all!

Quote from: southendmd on June 07, 2012, 06:53:03 pm

Thanks, Chuck, for lending us your blog.

Anytime, brother!  :-*

Quote from: Sason on June 07, 2012, 11:43:38 pm

I may be dense,

May?  ???  :laugh:  *runs from Sonja*

Quote from: Sason on June 07, 2012, 11:43:38 pm

but why on earth would you put a puzzle in the fridge???

Being honest, that's the first time I've seen a puzzle in the fridge as well.  It may be because the puzzle has been glued together permanently, and the cold temps help the glue to set firmer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 09:25:17 am

Quote from: Sason on June 07, 2012, 11:43:38 pm

I may be dense, but why on earth would you put a puzzle in the fridge???

Hi, Sonja!  Mostly because I was looking for a place to keep it, and didn't have any other flat empty spaces at the time.  A friend suggested putting it there, and it looked pretty neat.

And because it has a laminated surface now, it's protected from the things that normally sit on top of it, such as the milk bottle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 09:28:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 08, 2012, 07:53:13 am

Not long at all, only about 1 or 2 miles the most.

That's good!  That doesn't sound like it would be too much, Chuck.

Now just hope for good weather that's not too hot.

I'll be back to walking soon...have been taking a little rest since getting home from Boston.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 08, 2012, 10:08:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 08, 2012, 07:53:13 am

May?  ???  :laugh:  *runs from Sonja*

You'd better run fast, Chuck!

Or else I'll slap you with your towel that you put out in the rain to "dry"!   8)

Bork bork bork!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 08, 2012, 10:13:03 am

Quote from: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 09:25:17 am

Hi, Sonja!  Mostly because I was looking for a place to keep it, and didn't have any other flat empty spaces at the time.  A friend suggested putting it there, and it looked pretty neat.

And because it has a laminated surface now, it's protected from the things that normally sit on top of it, such as the milk bottle.

Hi Debbie!

Aha, that explains it.

At home I've seen people who framed their puzzles and put them on the wall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 08, 2012, 10:17:35 am

Quote from: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 09:25:17 am

Hi, Sonja!  Mostly because I was looking for a place to keep it, and didn't have any other flat empty spaces at the time.  A friend suggested putting it there, and it looked pretty neat.

And because it has a laminated surface now, it's protected from the things that normally sit on top of it, such as the milk bottle.

I think it's an incredibly original and inventive way of bringing something beautiful in to your everyday world, and seeing them from a new perspective.  It's one of the cleverest things I've heard of doing in a long time.

Plus, it wouldn't show the gunk and goo quite as much as the clear glass.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 10:28:45 am

Quote from: Sason on June 08, 2012, 10:13:03 am

At home I've seen people who framed their puzzles and put them on the wall.

I don't have any on the walls, exactly (the walls are filled with other pictures that I bought) but I do have that one world map puzzle which is glued onto plywood backing and propped up against a wall (it's standing on top of a bookcase).

And I have a lighthouse puzzle glued together, leaning up against another wall, and a seashell puzzled glued and leaning up against the back of another bookcase.

I glued a few other ones but ran out of room.  One even had gobes on it.  But eventually they were in the way, piled one on top of the other, and I thinned down and threw the older-looking ones away.  Nowadays I tend to just make puzzles and display them on top of the table for a while (unglued), and then take them apart and put them back in the box.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 10:30:16 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 08, 2012, 10:17:35 am

I think it's an incredibly original and inventive way of bringing something beautiful in to your everyday world, and seeing them from a new perspective.  It's one of the cleverest things I've heard of doing in a long time.

Thanks, Mandy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2012, 10:30:44 am

Quote from: Sason on June 08, 2012, 10:08:51 am

Bork bork bork!!  ;D

Hördy Fröggie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 08, 2012, 10:41:46 am

I see how you cunningly avoided discussing said towel...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 08, 2012, 04:18:09 pm

I am going to do laundry, and perhaps go see my friend Carol for a game of "Right or Left". We sit in her swing and look down at the intersection below her house and when a car arrives we guess which way it is turning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 08, 2012, 11:36:13 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on June 08, 2012, 04:18:09 pm

...for a game of "Right or Left". We sit in her swing and look down at the intersection below her house and when a car arrives we guess which way it is turning.

Sounds like fun, lots of fun.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2012, 07:47:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

I needed something funny to start my Monday morning.  Neil Patrick Harris dancing with Elmo is funny.   :laugh:

I actually feel like I've got their energy right now, I slept really well, and I'm in my cube as we speak.  Been here for 45 minutes already, and I've gotten a bunch of reports pulled, as well as getting overdrafts done.

;D

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 11, 2012, 09:01:29 am

Chuck, awesome that you had a relaxing, lazy Sunday, and are filled with energy today.

Have you replaced your Tuesday night bowling routine with another regular activity?

I'm in middle of Kansas at a hotel, soaking up the hi-speed internet before hitting the highway back to St. Louis.  Hopefully won't end up dead in Kansas City.  I despise driving through there.  Wish I could do it with my eyes closed.

Other than that, the rest of the 6-hour trip should be smooth sailing.  Been out here in God's country for 12 days now, visiting with relations and friends, but am missing my city and my home.  It has been a heartwarming and important-to-me time that I wouldn't trade for anything.  I am a very lucky girl.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 11, 2012, 12:22:20 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 11, 2012, 09:01:29 am

I'm in middle of Kansas at a hotel, soaking up the hi-speed internet before hitting the highway back to St. Louis.  Hopefully won't end up dead in Kansas City.  I despise driving through there.  Wish I could do it with my eyes closed.

What's wrong with KC?  Crime?  Or confusing highways?

Well, I might take a train,
I might take a plane,
But if I have to walk,
I'm gonna get there just the same,
Goin' to Kansas City...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 11, 2012, 06:42:13 pm

It's the DRIVING THROUGH it that makes me a nervous wreck.  To stay on 70 East, you have to go this way and that, and suddenly move over 1 lane here and 2 lanes there, and don't forget the semis crawling up your ass, and don't hit the slowpoke grannies messing everybody else up, and avoid going through at lunchtime or when there's an event at Arrowhead, etc. etc.  Makes me crazy.

However, the traffic gods were with me today.  KC was nearly all my own, and I made the 6-hour drive in 4.5.  Home safe and sound again, and all is good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 11, 2012, 07:58:19 pm

Oh, glad you're home.

I vaguely remember going through KC a couple of times.  Once as a kid, when my uncle, who'd worked there for a year or so, actually got lost and we teased him mercilessly.

And then I drove through it myself many years ago going from Denver to Philadelphia, and although I didn't get lost, I do remember that it seemed confusing.  The highways and lanes are probably worse now, 30 years later.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2012, 07:48:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I don't even remember what I was when I found this, but I thought it was too cute, so now it's on my blog!  ;D

Busy season has officially begun here at the bank, and thankfully I had an empty cube as of last week, because it's gonna be full again really quickl!

:o

I'm thinking I'll be busy until mid-July.

Mandy, glad to hear that you are home, safe and sound!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 12, 2012, 10:36:16 am

Thanks, Deb and Chuck.  I don't travel 1/100th as much as the two of you, so even a 2-week road trip is quite a big adventure in my book.  Was lovely to be away, but it is good to have all the conveniences of home again.  Especially knowing there is a bucket of double chocolate fudge brownie ice cream in your freezer, available 24/7 whenever the need arises, ha-ha.  The town I was visiting completely shuts down at 10 pm, so such cravings would have to be scheduled well in advance, and then somehow squeezed into the 3" tall confines of a hotel mini-fridge.  Just wasn't happening.  >:(  Good news is that after about 30 restaurant meals and laying by the pool doing nothing for hours every day, I still only gained 1 pound.  Must have been something in the Kansas air.  ;)

What's the next travelling adventure for each of you?  I'm thinking I'd like to go see fireworks on the 4th (my favorite holiday) somewhere I've never been before.  I've got some googling to do.  Suggestions welcome.

What is the impetus in the marketplace for a busy banking season, Chuck?  I'm curious.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 10:37:06 am

Good morning, Chuck.

Best wishes for staying on top of your pile of work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 10:42:44 am

Hi, Mandy.  Next traveling adventurefor me is a bus tour out west (yes, we'll pass the St. Louis arch on the way home) in late July.  Nothing Brokie-related.  Starting in Pittsburgh, it will go through a number of states, as far as Wyoming, Utah and Arizona, going on a northern route (i.e. Minnesota and South Dakota) on the way out and a southern route (i.e. New Mexico and Oklahoma) on the way back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 12, 2012, 01:01:16 pm

Sounds like fun, Deb.  What a great way to see the country.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2012, 01:53:08 pm

Quote from: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 10:42:44 am

Hi, Mandy.  Next traveling adventurefor me is a bus tour out west (yes, we'll pass the St. Louis arch on the way home) in late July.  Nothing Brokie-related.  Starting in Pittsburgh, it will go through a number of states, as far as Wyoming, Utah and Arizona, going on a northern route (i.e. Minnesota and South Dakota) on the way out and a southern route (i.e. New Mexico and Oklahoma) on the way back.

That does sound like an interesting trip.  :)

Is it an escorted group tour?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 06:29:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2012, 01:53:08 pm

That does sound like an interesting trip.  :)

Is it an escorted group tour?

Yes, it's run by a company in Pittsburgh, and all the tours leave from there.  Lenzner Tour and Travel is the name.  I have traveled with them before.

They have two employees per bus or "coach," the bus driver and the tour director...often a woman tour director, but the tour director for the western tour is a guy named Joe whom some people say is good.  The office sets up the itinerary and makes all the hotel arrangements and some of the meal arrangements.  They are usually pretty well-run.

The coaches are comfortable, air-conditioned, have a restroom, and I've heard that the one used for this tour may have a table toward the back, for playing cards or games or whatever.  It will be such a long trip (15 days) that they will be doing things to keep people occupied on the road, I'm sure.  (Especially on the flat lands.)  Although so much of the scenery out west should be spectacular, too, so I don't think we'll get bored.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2012, 07:02:19 pm

Quote from: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 06:29:10 pm

Yes, it's run by a company in Pittsburgh, and all the tours leave from there.  Lenzner Tour and Travel is the name.  I have traveled with them before.

It sounds like a lovely trip, Debbie. I'm sure you'll have a great time.  :) I'm a little bit green with envy because it appears I won't be doing any traveling at all this summer. I'm hopeful for the fall, though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 07:52:40 pm

Thanks, Jeff.

Good luck with finding something for the fall.  At least you will be cooler then, than in July.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2012, 09:22:55 pm

Quote from: dejavu on June 12, 2012, 07:52:40 pm

Thanks, Jeff.

Good luck with finding something for the fall.  At least you will be cooler then, than in July.

Sure enough!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2012, 09:32:20 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 12, 2012, 10:36:16 am

What's the next travelling adventure for each of you?  I'm thinking I'd like to go see fireworks on the 4th (my favorite holiday) somewhere I've never been before.  I've got some googling to do.  Suggestions welcome.

What is the impetus in the marketplace for a busy banking season, Chuck?  I'm curious.

Well, it's a lot to explain....not necessarily the marketplace, just our existing clients.  The best way to explain is with BetterMost.

The fiscal year for a lot (about 95%) of our clients causes work for us in June.

Loans have a static maturity date.  A loan that matures in 2015 will be paid off in 2015, and requires very little work on my part.  A line of credit is active as long as the customer wants it.  This means it's renewed every year, and renewal season starts mid May and ends mid July.  When a line reaches maturity (6/30) the line will "lock" and the customer loses access to the funds, so there's a big crunch to get everything renewed by end of June.  However, there are quite a number of steps to go through:

Let's say that BetterMost has a loan and line of credit with my bank.  The guarantors on these facilities are Phillip, Clarissa, Paul, Meryl, and Chrissi:

I have to run an OFAC check on the name of the business (BetterMost) and all the guarantors, to determine they are not involved with possible criminal activity.

I have to run a check on BetterMost to determine there is no negative news about the company....bankruptcies, floods/fires, takeovers, things like that.

I have to run a credit check on each guarantor (Phillip, Clarissa, Paul, Meryl, and Chrissi) to find out the same information for them.

If the loan has real estate/property as collateral, I need to run flood checks to make sure the property is not in a flood zone and at risk to damage.  If it is, I need to get a copy of their flood insurance to determine they have enough coverage for any damage, so that the bank doesn't suffer a loss.

I have to review their reporting requirements as stated in their loan documents.  I need to make sure they've submitted their current taxes, financial statements, and any other financial reports they need to submit.

If all that is in order, the "deal" is submitted to our credit committee, for their review, to make sure everything is in place.  Once they give me their approval, I can then order new documents.  I contact the Documentation area, and have them prepare the necessary docs.  When they're done, they're emailed to me, and I review them to make sure they're accurate.  Correct names, addresses, interest rates, payment terms, and things like that.  When that's done, they're given to the Relationship Manager, who takes them to the customer.  Once the customer signs and returns the docs to me, I review again to make sure everything is signed properly, and then submit them to the Operations area.  They are the ones who update the computer system, which can take up to 4 business days.

Once the system is updated, I then need to review what's on the computer system, to see if they did what they were supposed to.  If not, I need to contact them to get them to make changes.

And then I get the next request and start over.

As all this is going on, I need to assist the customers with their daily activities (wires, transfers, advances, payments, check orders, copies of statements) and also work on setting up any new deals that I am given.  Right now I have two or three new deals that I need to get documented and on the system, while doing all the stuff listed above.

Whew!

As for upcoming trips, I want to go to Indianapolis in August, and UK in November.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2012, 07:38:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8fCnBmZ4ug/ThSekC2Q71I/AAAAAAAAAmw/MPefet3FAMc/s1600/HumpDay-1.jpg)

Hope that everyone is well today!

My coworker "P" was out on Monday, came in to work yesterday to tell us her brother-in-law died, and she won't be in the rest of the week.  Busier week for me, but I hope her family is Ok.  The wake/funeral is in Michigan and "P" is driving there with her family, I hope it's an easy trip for them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 13, 2012, 10:33:57 am

Chuck, thank you for the explanation.  The lightbulb went on for me somewhere in the middle.  Now I understand.  Do you enjoy having such a detail-oriented job?  On what percentage of "deals" do you find mistakes?  Is the person who made the mistake held accountable in some way, so they learn?  Are you rewarded in some way for catching each mistake?  Or is it all just part of the job, and everyone keeps going along as they have been?  What would it take for you to get promoted?  I've been out of the workforce for a long time, and this just interests me.

And I *do* hope you make it to the U.K. in November.  I'm considering that one as well, if finances will allow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2012, 08:57:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://webwarriortools.com/images/ebooks/email-zen.jpg)

I will remain calm.....I will remain calm....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, yesterday was a big old day from Hell!  The morning just was one mess after the other, and then in the afternoon I had to deal with the new loan being closed.  One good thing was that with all that was going on, I had plenty of things to show the temp, to get her trained.

Whew!

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 13, 2012, 10:33:57 am

Chuck, thank you for the explanation.  The lightbulb went on for me somewhere in the middle.  Now I understand.  Do you enjoy having such a detail-oriented job?  On what percentage of "deals" do you find mistakes?  Is the person who made the mistake held accountable in some way, so they learn?  Are you rewarded in some way for catching each mistake?  Or is it all just part of the job, and everyone keeps going along as they have been?  What would it take for you to get promoted?  I've been out of the workforce for a long time, and this just interests me.

And I *do* hope you make it to the U.K. in November.  I'm considering that one as well, if finances will allow.

I'm 100% sure i'll be in the UK this November.  I'm booking my tickets and hotel room this weekend, once I get paid.

I do enjoy this job, and the atmosphere at work is a relaxed and comfortable one, when it's not the busy season.

It's not often that I find mistakes, but they do occasionally happen.  When they do, it's a simple procedure to get them fixed.  I'm not 'rewarded' when I find mistakes, but when review/bonus time comes around, it's noted in my job performance.  Promotion depends on what I want.  I don't think I want to go much higher than where I am now.  If I do, it would require more education on my part, and sales goals would be put on me, which is something I don't have to worry about now, so I'm happy where I'm at.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 14, 2012, 09:10:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 14, 2012, 08:57:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://webwarriortools.com/images/ebooks/email-zen.jpg)

I will remain calm.....I will remain calm....

Serenity now! Serenity now!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 14, 2012, 10:57:48 am

Exciting about the UK trip.. how long do you plan to be here?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2012, 12:37:10 pm

Remain calm, Chuck, remain calm...  :)

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 14, 2012, 08:57:43 am

I don't think I want to go much higher than where I am now.  If I do, it would require more education on my part, and sales goals would be put on me, which is something I don't have to worry about now, so I'm happy where I'm at.

I completely understand why you wouldn't want to go higher "up the ladder."  Sales goals (or any kind of quotas) make a job really stressful.  You seem to be doing well enough where you are, and the work and atmosphere suit you.  Those are so important to your peace of mind.  You'll get your rewards and recognition when the time comes. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2012, 07:55:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://tammyamorton.com/wp-content/uploads/money_tree.jpg)

It's Friday, and Pay Day!

So sad that the money is not staying in my account AT ALL, but it's going to hotel and plane tickets to UK, so I can't complain!

 :laugh:

I'm so glad it's the weekend, and I'm looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday, and going to my "end of season" bowling banquet Saturday night.

I'm told there will be a dj, so I plan on dancin'!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 15, 2012, 12:09:19 pm

Afternoon, Chuck!  I know you'll enjoy the dancing tomorrow night.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2012, 07:53:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://twoleafclover.net/comics/2011-05-30-Cubicle-Hell.png)

I hope that everyone had a great weekend!

Saturday night at the bowling banquet was fun, but no dancing.  They changed the plans and instead booked a room at the local racetrack.  We were in "The Pegasus Room" overlooking the track, and we had a catered buffet dinner and dessert, with open bar.

I know NOTHING about horse racing, so I didn't attempt to bet, but one of the bowlers placed a $12.00 bet and won $650.00!!!!

:o

Sunday was Father's Day and my brother and sister-in-law came for a visit, we had a light lunch together.

Matthew asked me to post pics of his new puppy in his blog, you can check them out there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2012, 08:56:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2012, 07:53:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://twoleafclover.net/comics/2011-05-30-Cubicle-Hell.png)

That should be "cubicle's," with an apostrophe, contraction for "cubicle is."  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2012, 09:14:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2012, 08:56:00 am

That should be "cubicle's," with an apostrophe, contraction for "cubicle is."  ;)

since I didn't create it, I won't fix it.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2012, 11:25:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2012, 09:14:48 am

since I didn't create it, I won't fix it.

LOL

Never said you should.  :-*

It shows the cartoonist's ignorance, that's all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 18, 2012, 05:13:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2012, 08:56:00 am

That should be "cubicle's," with an apostrophe, contraction for "cubicle is."  ;)

That is confusing.  It didn't make sense immediately, so I went back and supposed it meant to say "my cubicles are" but the plural made even less sense.  Why would he need two cubicles?   :laugh:

Then of course I came up with the same interpretation that Jeff did.

Funny cartoon in any case.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2012, 02:57:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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                                                                       ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
There are certain people around my job today that I just want to do that to.

So, how is everyone today?  Today I was in Appraisal Hell!  We have a client who collateralizes their loan with properties by the NJ Shore area.  They are of various lot and block numbers, so I had to do 13 appraisal request forms today, and they don't allow cut-n-paste, so I had to complete each one by hand.

it's been crazy here, and I can't wait until Friday June 29th.  A few of us are going out for dinner/happy hour that night to celebrate the "near" end of the busy season.  There will be a few things lingering, but the bulk will be done, thank God!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 19, 2012, 08:28:49 pm

That will be a happy day/happy night for you, Chuck. 

For the rest of us, just the end of the first half of the year.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2012, 08:10:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z122/casademarco/insanity.jpg)

Yeah, that's pretty much how I feel at this time of year at the bank.  I think everyone else here feels the same.  :laugh:

One of the guys I work for has asked me the same question 4 times in the past twenty minutes.  It's not his fault, there is so much going on that he's not focused.  However, on the 4th time he asked I replied "The answer isn't any different from the last three times you asked this in the past 10 minutes."

I truly think it's time for that guy to retire, he's losing it.  I sometimes wonder if he'll be the one to go postal and bring a gun to work......

Anyway, it's pride parade weekend!  I plan on going to the city to see the parade, and take pics.

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 20, 2012, 12:56:41 pm

Bork Chuckie!

Sorry you're so stressed out at work.   >:(

But - you never know - maybe something will cheer you up one of these days.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 20, 2012, 06:05:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 20, 2012, 08:10:10 am

However, on the 4th time he asked I replied "The answer isn't any different from the last three times you asked this in the past 10 minutes."

 :laugh:   ::)

Well, I hope he doesn't get dangerous.

Good luck to you, Chuck, in getting through this end-of-the-half-year crush.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2012, 07:57:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs24/300W/f/2008/030/5/8/spontaneous_combustion_by_electric_fire_ninja.jpg)

Holy Hell!!  It was hot here yesterday, almost to 100 degrees, and we'll have the same weather today.  Yuck.  Thankfully, the air conditioner is working in the building, but I'd love to see the power go out for a bit....just sit here in the dark and do nothing and get paid for it.

 :laugh:

One of the guys I work with drove me crazy yesterday.  I'll try to keep it brief.   :laugh:

We're currently working on a renewal and the original appraisal for the property used as collateral for the loan is 8 years old.  The RM on the account (Dennis) wanted this appraisal evaluated, to determine it was still good.

I completed an Appraisal Request Form, checked the box that says "evaluation", and sent it via email to the proper department.  Not much later, Dennis shouts to me from his cube:

Dennis:  "Chuck, why am I getting an email about an appraisal for "X"?  I didn't want a new appraisal.

Chuck:  "the form we use is a generic form called an Appraisal Request Form, but I checked "evaluation".

*pause*

Dennis:  "Ok, but why did she send an email titled "appraisal request"?

Chuck:  "because she titled the email after the title of the form, Appraisal Request Form."

*pause*

Dennis:  "But I didn't want a new appraisal on the property."

Chuck:  "I know.  the form we use is a generic form called an Appraisal Request Form, but I checked "evaluation". 

*Pause*

Dennis:  "Ok, but I didn't ask for an appraisal."

Chuck:  "Dennis, for the 4th time in 5 minutes, the form we use is a generic form called an Appraisal Request Form, but I checked "evaluation".  A new appraisal was not ordered.  If you want to ask a 5th time, go for it, but the answer won't change."

People are getting frazzled here now that the end of the renewal season is coming, and I have a very strong suspicion that a few of the lines will go past maturity and get "locked".  I just sent two documentation requests up yesterday afternoon.  It can generally take 3 - 4 days to get new docs.  That takes us to Tuesday June 26th.  We haven't been given any word yet on the "cut off" time to send up packages to Loan Ops to get them renewed, but that can also take up to 4 days, so I'm willing to bet they'll tell us the cut off date will be June 26th.  This means that if I get docs on the 26th, they need to get to the customer on the 26th, and then sent up to the Loan Ops area on the same day. 

NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!

On top of that, I have three deals that haven't even been approved yet, so docs haven't even been requested yet.  I don't want to know what the customers are gonna do when they hear their lines are locked and funds can't be taken.  The only option the customers will have is to fully extend the lines, taking all the money out before 6/29,  and holding it in their checking accounts until the lines are renewed properly.  Of course, they'll be charged interest on the money they borrow.

However, before anyone thinks this is unfair, a lot of the delays are caused by the customers themselves.  When I gave Mandy my detailed description of what I do during renewal season, I had posted this as one of the steps:

Quote

I have to review their reporting requirements as stated in their loan documents.  I need to make sure they've submitted their current taxes, financial statements, and any other financial reports they need to submit.

That step above is part of the approval processes, and we can't move forward until we get these from the customers.  If there is any delay, it holds me up from doing what I need to do to get to the other steps.  A lot of times, the customers are very late in getting this to us.  Tax day is April 15th.  There are times we don't get financial stuff from the clients until June 15, a full two months after the fact.  Thankfully, we have a few customers who get their stuff done promptly, and send us their financial stuff as early as the beginning of May.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 21, 2012, 09:02:30 am

Oh, dear {{{Chucky}}}, what a frazzled mess you're going through.  I give people three strikes at stupidity, and then they're out, but of course that isn't an option in the workplace.  I can understand much better, your frustration since you explained it all step-by-step to me/us.  Seems like there ought to be a better way, one that wouldn't put so many gray hairs on every employee's head.  Can other employees from other departments be cross-trained, and then borrowed for the month of June?  Ridiculous to have to go through this much stress and pressure every year.

At least, have you figured out a pleasant way to de-stress and forget about your work troubles at night?  Please take good care and pamper yourself at every chance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 21, 2012, 12:20:09 pm

Just saw this article on Huffington Post, with stress-busting tips:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sonia-choquette/stress-relief_b_1606043.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sonia-choquette/stress-relief_b_1606043.html)

Think I like this one best.  Why don't ya give it a go...

•Anytime you feel overwhelmed by stress, bend your knees and wiggle them back and forth as fast as possible for 10 seconds, and then squeeze your buttocks cheeks together while letting out a very loud and resounding "AAAAHHHHHHH!" as though screaming all the stress right out of your body. Then relax. It not only relieves you of the stress consuming your every cell but also makes you and anyone around you laugh out loud.  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 21, 2012, 01:31:10 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 21, 2012, 12:20:09 pm

•Anytime you feel overwhelmed by stress, bend your knees and wiggle them back and forth as fast as possible for 10 seconds, and then squeeze your buttocks cheeks together while letting out a very loud and resounding "AAAAHHHHHHH!" as though screaming all the stress right out of your body. Then relax.  

And hope your boss doesn't walk by just then. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on June 21, 2012, 07:23:13 pm

   I can only imagine what someone walking by would think you had been up to with that one.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2012, 05:35:50 am

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k245/yer_dirrrty/Hurrr/1947412.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2012, 05:37:05 am

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/akoligian/chef7-1.jpg)

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2012, 05:54:04 am

^^^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^^^

 :laugh: :laugh: :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2012, 05:55:03 am

See?

Something did cheer you up!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2012, 07:54:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.farsinet.com/gorbeh/images/gray_hammock.gif)

In a hammock asleep, that's where I wished I was!  LOL

Unfortunately, no rest for the weary for me.  ::)

Aside from all the usual renewal crap I have to do, a customer contacted me yesterday to say that one of the signers on their accounts is leaving and needs to be replaced immeditely.  They have a total of 36 accounts with us, which means I need to redo 36 signature cards and have them sent to the client.   4 o'clock can't get here quick enough! 

 :laugh:

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 21, 2012, 12:20:09 pm

•Anytime you feel overwhelmed by stress, bend your knees and wiggle them back and forth as fast as possible for 10 seconds, and then squeeze your buttocks cheeks together while letting out a very loud and resounding "AAAAHHHHHHH!" as though screaming all the stress right out of your body. Then relax. It not only relieves you of the stress consuming your every cell but also makes you and anyone around you laugh out loud.  

Given my reputation at the office, I think I'll skip it.  lol

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 21, 2012, 01:31:10 pm

And hope your boss doesn't walk by just then. ...  8)

Quote from: ifyoucantfixit on June 21, 2012, 07:23:13 pm

I can only imagine what someone walking by would think you had been up to with that one.    :laugh:

I can picture it now.......coworkers talking in low voices, huddled around....."I think he's snapped.  I hope he doesn't go postal on us...."

 :laugh:

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 21, 2012, 09:02:30 am

At least, have you figured out a pleasant way to de-stress and forget about your work troubles at night?  Please take good care and pamper yourself at every chance.

No worries.  Once I get home, the stress from the days is gone.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 22, 2012, 08:07:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2012, 05:35:50 am

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k245/yer_dirrrty/Hurrr/1947412.gif)

Bork Bork Brilliant!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 22, 2012, 08:31:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2012, 07:54:56 am

.   4 o'clock can't get here quick enough! 

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2012, 07:35:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.colourbox.com/preview/1642562-98978-busy-office-guy-at-work-on-his-computer.jpg)

It's the last week of June!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Once Friday comes, the hell that is June at my job will be done with!  There will still be some lines of credit that will need some touching up and such, but the majority of the work will be complete, and things will return to a much calmer pace!

Pride parade was great, and then went to lunch afterward with John & Meryl, had BBQ at Hill Country, and then coffee at Bryant Park.

;D

Parade pics have been successfully resized, and I'll be posting pics at one point this evening.

Quote from: Katie77 on June 22, 2012, 08:31:54 pm

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/oclock.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 

By the time 4:00 Friday arrives, that's just how I feel!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 25, 2012, 04:16:18 pm

Hi, Chuck!  So glad that your work will be getting calmer soon.

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 25, 2012, 07:35:08 am

Pride parade was great, and then went to lunch afterward with John & Meryl, had BBQ at Hill Country, and then coffee at Bryant Park.

Sounds like fun, especially the time you spent with John and Meryl.  I'd like to get BBQ with all of you again one of these days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 25, 2012, 09:25:07 pm

Hey, Paul!

I thought there were more of them around somewhere!  I decided to do some dusting, and guess what I found.   :D



Coasters


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 25, 2012, 09:46:47 pm

Quote from: dejavu on June 25, 2012, 09:25:07 pm

Hey, Paul!

I thought there were more of them around somewhere!  I decided to do some dusting, and guess what I found.   :D

Sweet, Debbie!  Elephants rock.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2012, 09:03:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.chicagobagel.com/bagelassortment.jpg)

Hope that everyone is well today!!

;D

My "Thank You" breakfast (hence the pic of bagels) is well underway and the food is being picked over.

I have two dishes of fresh fruit (assorted melons and berries) sitting on ice.  Next to them is a bowl of munchkins from DD.  Then I have 16 muffins (corn, blueberry, coffeecake, and red velvet) and three dozen bagels.

Two bottles of OJ on ice, and hot coffee brewed. 

I think the first thing to completely disapper was the red velvet muffins.  LOL!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 26, 2012, 10:34:38 am

LOL Chuck!

I was going to grab a red velvet muffin myself, but they're already gone!   :o

Second choice, a corn muffin for me.   :)  And some orange juice.

Sounds like a great breakfast, I'm sure everyone is appreciating it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 26, 2012, 02:16:45 pm

Sounds delicious, Chuck!

I'm sure they appreciated it a lot!

At my workplace we love it when someone treats us to breakfast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2012, 03:45:59 pm

Oh yes they did, and most of the food is gone.

Two bowls of fruit = gone

16 muffins = gone

36 bagels = 30 gone.

2 pots of coffee = gone

2 bottles of orange juice = gone.

 :laugh:

They all must've been hungry!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 26, 2012, 05:32:36 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 25, 2012, 09:46:47 pm

Sweet, Debbie!  Elephants rock.

They sure do.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2012, 08:02:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.coolfreeimages.net/images/wednesday/wednesday_01.gif)

"are your Girl Scout Cookies made from real Girl Scouts"?

 :laugh:

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  Weekend is coming!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 27, 2012, 09:32:08 am

Good morning, Chuck.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2012, 07:58:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.spiritualreformation.com/storage/Man%20Saying%20Shhh.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1312300072402)

How is everyone today?

Once again, I'm alone in the office at this hour.  Well....not really, but there is no one in my corner of the floor, everyone else is way down in opposite corners, and I get to be here in peace and quiet as I work.

;D

No plans this weekend yet to speak of, which is fine by me.....maybe I'll actually get some writing done.


This day in history.



The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. The demonstrations are frequently cited as the first instance in American history when people in the homosexual community fought back against a government-sponsored system that persecuted sexual minorities, and they have become the defining event that marked the start of the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.

At 1:20 in the morning on Saturday, June 28, 1969, four plainclothes policemen in dark suits, two patrol officers in uniform, and Detective Charles Smythe and Deputy Inspector Seymour Pine arrived at the Stonewall Inn's double doors and announced "Police! We're taking the place!" Two undercover policewomen and two undercover policemen had entered the bar earlier that evening to gather visual evidence, as the Public Morals Squad waited outside for the signal. Once inside, they called for backup from the Sixth Precinct using the bar's pay telephone. The music was turned off and the main lights were turned on. Approximately 200 people were in the bar that night.

The raid did not go as planned. Standard procedure was to line up the patrons, check their identification, and have female police officers take customers dressed as women to the bathroom to verify their sex, upon which any men dressed as women would be arrested. Those dressed as women that night refused to go with the officers. Men in line began to refuse to produce their identification.

Those who were not arrested were released from the front door, but they did not leave quickly as usual. Instead, they stopped outside and a crowd began to grow and watch. Within minutes, between 100 and 150 people had congregated outside, some after they were released from inside the Stonewall, and some after noticing the police cars and the crowd.

A scuffle broke out when a woman in handcuffs was escorted from the door of the bar to the waiting police wagon several times. She escaped repeatedly and fought with four of the police, swearing and shouting, for about ten minutes. Described as "a typical New York butch" and "a dyke—stone butch", she had been hit on the head by an officer with a billy club for, as one witness claimed, complaining that her handcuffs were too tight. Bystanders recalled that the woman, whose identity remains unknown, sparked the crowd to fight when she looked at bystanders and shouted, "Why don't you guys do something?" After an officer picked her up and heaved her into the back of the wagon, the crowd became a mob and went "berserk": "It was at that moment that the scene became explosive".

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2012, 09:00:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.otla.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fast-cash-advance-payday-loan.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday, and payday!  ;D

I've booked my room for the UK trip in November, and this weekend I'll book the flight.  I just checked the plane and there are plenty of seats to be had!

;D

Happy happy happy!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 29, 2012, 11:52:51 am

Happy happy happy for you, Chuck!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 30, 2012, 11:30:12 am

Good morning, Chuck, this happy Saturday.

This may not belong in your blog exactly, but that's a really nice front page banner picture about Canada.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on July 02, 2012, 09:15:01 am

 Hi there, all Cellar Dwellers.

 Hope you are all happy and well.

 Rob.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 02, 2012, 09:37:04 am

Hi, Rob.

And good morning again to you, Chuck, when you get here.    :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2012, 10:43:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://funnyanimalpicturescat.com/pictures/Please-Help-Me-Hide-From-Monday---The-Poor-Kitty.jpg)

I wish that I was successfully hiding from Monday!  LOL!  Unfortunately, it found me in my cube at work!

 :laugh:

Weekend was good, but hot!  Bleh!  I did get to Kohl's and got a new pair of shoes for work, and a new pair of sneakers to work out in.  Both prior shoes were old and fallilng apart.

Quote from: underdown on July 02, 2012, 09:15:01 am

Hi there, all Cellar Dwellers.

 Hope you are all happy and well.

 Rob.  :)

Well hello there Rob!  Good to see you!!!!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 02, 2012, 12:09:57 pm

Chuck, did I miss the Woo-Hoo June-Is-Over Happy Dance celebration on Friday at quitting time?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2012, 07:55:36 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 02, 2012, 12:09:57 pm

Chuck, did I miss the Woo-Hoo June-Is-Over Happy Dance celebration on Friday at quitting time?

Nope, while busy season is technically over, there are "loose ends" that I need to deal with, most likely until mid July or so.  It's not as busy as it was, but it's still on the busy side.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2012, 07:51:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://funnyanimalpicturescat.com/pictures/Please-Help-Me-Hide-From-Monday---The-Poor-Kitty.jpg)

Monday was such an awful day that I'm still hiding!  LOL

Damn, it was so busy here yesterday!  I sent three more loan packages up, and on top of that, had to process two advances, 6 wires, work on past dues, and various other crap.

I'm glad tomorrow is a day off, I'll need the rest!   :laugh:  I sent an email out to my clients to let them know we may close early today, to get me all work by 2:00.  I'm not sure if we'll actually go out early, but it would be nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 03, 2012, 10:41:08 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Hope you really do get to leave a little early today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2012, 10:49:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/42317889k0imc7otij.gif)

Hope that everyone has some good plans today!

I have a BBQ at a cousin's house today, and then an invite to go bowling later.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 04, 2012, 04:10:55 pm

Bowling!!   

 :o   :o

 :D   :D

 :)   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2012, 09:06:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.zmescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sleep.jpg)

And this is the problem with working a day after a holiday, you feel like you didn't get enough sleep!

 :laugh:

It was a busy day yesterday, between the bbq and bowling, I didn't get to bed until after 11pm.  Ugh!

Thankfully it's not long until the weekend!!!



A bank by the name Som Sabadell wanted to celebrate their 130th anniversary, and decided to do so with a flashmob.  However, this was different from any flashmob I've seen.

They opted to celebrate with "Ode to Joy", but instead of dancers joining the group, it starts with one lone musician, and then as the piece goes on, others walk out with their instruments to join, until the orchestra and chorus is complete.

The reactions from the crowd, especially little kids, is fun to watch



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 05, 2012, 09:55:53 am

Good morning, Chuck!

I can feel your sleepiness!  Hope you get more sleep tonight.

I loved your video, and the little kids really are fun to watch.  Especially the little one who climbed the pole to get a better view.  The ones who move their hands as though they are leading the orchestra themselves are cute, too.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 05, 2012, 04:35:51 pm

LOL at today's picture!   :laugh:

I love all the flashmob vids I've seen so far, and this one is really great, Chuck!!

I found myself smiling big time while I watched it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2012, 07:38:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/10/8/128995160498282955.jpg)

Wooooowhooo!  Friday!

I slept so well last night.  I was so tired, I went to bed at 8:00, and didn't get up untill 5:30!  LOL

Tonight I must bake!  I'm going to a BBQ on Saturday, and I'm going to make my red velvet cupcakes and my white chocolate cupcakes.

;D

Quote from: Sason on July 05, 2012, 04:35:51 pm

LOL at today's picture!   :laugh:

I love all the flashmob vids I've seen so far, and this one is really great, Chuck!!

I found myself smiling big time while I watched it!

I loved that flashmom vid too, I thought the little kids were so cute.  The one girl who climbed the pole, and was moving her hand to the music, and then put it to her mouth, so sweet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 06, 2012, 02:30:27 pm

Good afternoon, Chuck!

Paul, I found another one.   :D  Another you-know-what.   ;)   

Am dusting the "library" now, and found an elephant bookend holding up a set of American History books. 

The gold-color metal elephant is not part of a pair, it just holds the books against one side of the bookshelf.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 06, 2012, 02:46:07 pm

Cool, Debbie. Them elephants can be lurking almost anywhere!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 06, 2012, 04:36:43 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 06, 2012, 02:46:07 pm

Cool, Debbie. Them elephants can be lurking almost anywhere!

 :laugh:

Who would think, with their dimensions?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2012, 07:32:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://sunshinechocolatefountains.org/images/11971486551534036964ivak_decorative_sun.svg.med_1_.png)

It's a bright, sunshiney day here in NJ.  "Sunshine Day".....maybe I should've put a Brady pic up here today.  LOL


(http://www.counterpoint-music.com/specialties/images/brady.jpg)


One of the people I report to (Mary) is high maintanece, and she's out of the office this week, so I'm hoping I'll be able to catch up on other stuff.

;D

Had a good weekend, baked on Friday for a BBQ on Saturday,  and then went to the BBQ and met with friends and caught up!  Good food, good drink, and good fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 09, 2012, 09:39:32 am

I can remember the lyrics of that song as if it were yesterday.  Hard to believe nearly four decades have passed.  Ugh!  Weren't they trying to win a talent contest to make money to get a professional photograph taken for theiir parents' anniversary?  Then Jan, because she wouldn't admit she needed glasses, ran into it in the garage with her bike?  And in the retaken photo, she had her glasses on instead of not, so parents found out anyway?

Geesh, I need a life...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2012, 10:01:40 am

Hiya Mandy!

You've criss-crossed two episodes.   ;D

You're thinking of "Not-So-Rose Colored Glasses".  The Brady's don't sing on that episode, but Jan does bust up the family portrait, and gets the money for the replacement by selling her bike.

On the epsiode "Amateur Night", the kids buy a silver platter for Mike & Carol's wedding anniversary, but Jan miscalculates the cost of the engraving.  To pay for the gift, they go on an tv show for their amateur night in the hopes of winning first prize and using the money to pay for the platter.  On this episode they sing "Sunshine Day" and "Keep On Moving".

Thank you, wikipedia!   :laugh:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Brady_Bunch_episodes

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2012, 08:06:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x3792581/Businessman_resting_with_feet_on_desk_Brussels_ddl_0307b_021.jpg)

No, I'm not really sitting with my feet up in my cube, but now that the busy season is over, it certianly feels like I am.  Things have slowed down considerably, and I can relax a bit now at my job.

Thank God!

Tonight I'll be out bowling, the league is holding a "fun night" so we'll be keeping scores and such, but it won't affect our averages.  Considering the last time I went bowling it was pretty much a disaster, getting some off season practice in will be a good thing.

Heat has broken here, and our high for today is supposed to be 84 degrees, much better than the nearly 100 we had this weekend.  ugh!


OMG, I just found the most perfect t-shirt for me, I may just have to buy it!

I'm sure you're all familiar with the image of a woman in shock, clutching her pearls.




(http://mobtownballroom.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pearlclutching.jpg)

I'll often joke around with my friends when they say something shocking, turn to them and say:

"Oh, don't make me clutch my pearls!"

:D :D

Surfing the 'net today, I found the t-shirt in the next post, I think it's a "must purchase"!


(http://themisfitpenguin.com/images/full_pearls.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 10, 2012, 10:26:17 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Definitely a must T-shirt for you.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 10, 2012, 10:29:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2012, 10:01:40 am

You've criss-crossed two episodes.   ;D

Thank you, wikipedia!   :laugh:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Brady_Bunch_episodes

If you had known this off the top of your head, Chuck, instead of having to refer to our savior Wiki, I would have had to rethink my opinion of you.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 10, 2012, 12:58:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2012, 08:06:53 am

Surfing the 'net today, I found the t-shirt in the next post, I think it's a "must purchase"!

(http://themisfitpenguin.com/images/full_pearls.jpg)

Love it!  Get one for me, too!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 10, 2012, 04:24:26 pm

OMG, that t-shirt is hilarious, Chuck!!   :laugh: :laugh:

You definitely need at least one!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 10, 2012, 08:57:02 pm

I need pearls to clutch too!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 10, 2012, 10:03:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2012, 08:06:53 am

(http://themisfitpenguin.com/images/full_pearls.jpg)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

That shirt is so gay! You'd look just like Margaret Dumont.  8)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2012, 07:56:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.zmescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sleep.jpg)

Yup, the sleeping computer guy is back, that's just how I feel today!   :laugh:

Last night was a "fun night" for the bowling league, and while it was a lot of fun (and got to see my bowlin' buds again) I didn't get to bed until midnight, and was up by 5:00.

bleh!!!

My butt will be dragging today, but it was worth it!

So, how is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2012, 08:23:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Yup, Magic Angel is back today.  I felt like a flashback.

Work has been progressively slower, and I'm very happy about that!  ;D  No plans for the weekend as of yet, so I'll be able to relax.  Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2012, 08:39:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.otla.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fast-cash-advance-payday-loan.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday, and payday!  ;D

Oh yeah, the money is in, and some is already out of the account.  LOL  More will be going out this weekend, as I'll be booking rooms and tickets for Indiana.  Geez, the cash goes out fast, doesn't it?  At least in August I'll get paid three times, so that will be where my spending cash comes from.  LOL

Hoping for a slow day at work, all of the people I report to are out of the office today, so I should be able to use this as a "catch up" day of sorts, and have my cube empty by the end of the day, which would be good, as my coworker will be out of the office next week, and I'll be handling the whole team by myself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on July 13, 2012, 09:52:19 am

Hey Chuck, I know the feeling, it seems to go out faster than its comes in :)
Steve

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on July 13, 2012, 02:13:48 pm

Mine comes in one hand and out the other.
we are having a heat wave.....temperatures up to to 70!
Hope you have a restfull weekend.....I work tomorrow but plan to sit on my sundeck and read on Sunday!
Wine in hand, of course.
 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2012, 08:56:33 pm

Quote from: tampatalon on July 13, 2012, 09:52:19 am

Hey Chuck, I know the feeling, it seems to go out faster than its comes in :)
Steve

You can say that again, Steve!  Sometimes I feel like I need to work 80 hours, but I'd NEVER do that!  LOL    :laugh:  I refuse to be one of those people who give up their life for work.

Quote from: bentgyro on July 13, 2012, 02:13:48 pm

Mine comes in one hand and out the other.
we are having a heat wave.....temperatures up to to 70!
Hope you have a restfull weekend.....I work tomorrow but plan to sit on my sundeck and read on Sunday!
Wine in hand, of course.
 8)

Oh, that sounds good!  I'm not a wine drinker, I'd do the same with some beer, or maybe a Mike's Hard Lime.  ;D 

BTW, I am HATING you and your temps!  Next week we're expected to be in a heat wave of over 90 for a few days.  Ugh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2012, 07:41:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://alexparkinson34.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/man-alone1.jpg)

Good morning BetterMost friends!

I'm all alone in the office, and I searched "alone" and that was one of the images that popped up, so it's here today.

I won't be alone for long, other coworkers will be here shortly, but I'm enjoying the silence while it's here.

 :laugh:

I suspect it will be a hectic week for me, my coworker is out until Thursday, so all the work will fall to me.

Nothing I can't handle.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2012, 08:04:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.yorkblog.com/smart/files/2012/01/talkingtoself.jpg)

 :laugh:

That's what I feel like on my blog lately!  Where is everyone?  Helllllloooooooooo.......*sniffs*  I did shower, really!

 :laugh:

Another quiet morning at work, so I'm happy about that.  I hope to get some filing done today, if today doesn't go to crap like yesterday did.

The commercial area normally will have about 60 accounts that are overdrawn.  Yesterday there was over 350!  :o  Apparently a department that handles analysis fees decided to charge everyone TWICE for their monthly June bill, which caused more than a few ODs.

::)

Anyway....on to other stuff.  Friday the bowlers are going out to play some mini-golf and then to dinner, that should be fun!

Oh, and i'm sure you remember I discussed I had baked cupcakes for my friends' BBQ on the 7th.  I got a message from her the other day saying she has a church social to go to, and everyone is asked to bring something.  She was willing to pay me $20.00 to bake a dozen cupcakes, seeing as everyone loved my cupcakes at the BBQ.  She needs them for the 29th.  I told her I was very flattered, but I'll be out of town that weekend, so I have no time to bake.  I'll be in Maryland from the 27th through the 29th, visiting Paula, the daughter-in-law of Jackie (Painted Shoes).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 17, 2012, 11:58:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 17, 2012, 08:04:03 am

Apparently a department that handles analysis fees decided to charge everyone TWICE for their monthly June bill, which caused more than a few ODs.

Seems a rather drastic measure for someone to take over a little financial hiccup.   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 17, 2012, 04:31:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 17, 2012, 08:04:03 am

she has a church social to go to,

with the fire and brimstone crowd???   :o

or will she smarten up because she thinks it'd be nice?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2012, 07:52:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.cafepress.com/image/50099761_400x400.jpg)

Yup!  Disgusting!  It's supposed to be near 100 today, it was 81 when I left the house at almost 7am.  Bleh!!!

I hate the heat and humidity, and I'll be very happy when October comes around again!  LOL

My friend Wayne from London saw the Madonna show yesterday, said it was fantastic!  Makes me even more psyched for the Yankee Stadium show in September!  ;D

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 17, 2012, 11:58:15 am

Seems a rather drastic measure for someone to take over a little financial hiccup.   :o

Ugh!  Mandy, it was a mess, and the department that charged everyone twice had to reverse not only the second fee charged in error, they also had to refund all the OD fees that were charged.

On a related note, the coworker who has the same position I do will be back to work tomorrow, so things will be back to normal.  I expected it to be busier than it was, so I'm pleasantly surprised at how calm it has been.  Now watch the shit hit the fan today!

 :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on July 17, 2012, 04:31:20 pm

with the fire and brimstone crowd???   :o

or will she smarten up because she thinks it'd be nice?

This church is no fire & brimstone crowd.  LOL  They're open and affirming and welcome anyone.  They also have a large gay pride flag outside.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2012, 07:53:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://blog.firestorm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Keep-CoolPup.jpg)

Oh, it feels sooooo much better now!

I left the office and got to the gym yesterday at 4:15, and the time/temp guage said it was 100 degrees.

At 4:30 the heavens opened and we had massive storms.....loud thunder and lightning, heavy downpours.  By 4:45 the temp was reading as 77 degrees.

Today its about 80 or so, and not expected to go much higher.

I've spent this entire week dealing with statement issues.

::)

It seems that the new system we've switched to doesn't pull the statements promptly, and there was a delay with them getting out to our clients.  Considering it's the 19th of July, customers should've had their June statements some time ago.

A new wrinkle added to it all is that the new system doesn't compile the statement from month end, but by the last business day of the month, which is causing our customers issues because they can't reconcile everything.

The old system would've compiled the entire month of June, right up to June 30th, when interest is credited to the accounts.  The new system compiled the statement to the last business day, June 29th (Friday).  However, interest didn't post until June 30th, to technically the statements are incomplete.  When the July statement comes, it will start with June 30th.

::)

I don't know who thought this would work, but it's awful dumb to think this would satisfy clients.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on July 19, 2012, 06:32:10 pm

You have firemen and policemen come to your workplace.......I have you beat.
As it's hot outside (70 or 72), we have the front and side doors open to the shop.
I caught movement out of the corner of my eye by the side door and thought it wasn't a dog
and then a black bear walked by the front door and windows! :o
He looked about 2yrs old.......our shop is located downtown so it was a surprise.
My whippet comes to work with me and he didn't notice, thank goodness.
Made my day! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: jackofalltrades on July 20, 2012, 12:19:53 am

Chuck,

I'm new to this group and the whole genre of forums (yes I'm a Luddite!). Hope this isn't a breach of etiquette or continuity, but I'm curious about the truck in your first photo. For those of us who have come in late, could you tell us about it? Is it the actual truck that was used in BBM or did you replicate it? I've been involved with car casting for several movies here in Houston, so this is very interesting to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2012, 03:22:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.mysocalledperfectmarriage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fridaydance.gif)

So, is everyone ready for the weekend?   Sorry for the late appearance here, it was on the busy side, but I'm finally here.  I was trying to make sure all must stuff is done, as my supervisor is away for three weeks to visit family in Europe, and I will have to do a little extra work to cover for her.

I'm going out tonight with some of the guys/ladies from the bowling league.  We're supposed to go play mini-golf if the weather holds, but it's been rainy most of the day.  After mini-golf we're doing dinner.  If it's crappy out, we'll just meet for dinner.

Quote from: bentgyro on July 19, 2012, 06:32:10 pm

You have firemen and policemen come to your workplace.......I have you beat.

As it's hot outside (70 or 72), we have the front and side doors open to the shop.  I caught movement out of the corner of my eye by the side door and thought it wasn't a dog and then a black bear walked by the front door and windows! :o  He looked about 2yrs old.......our shop is located downtown so it was a surprise.  My whippet comes to work with me and he didn't notice, thank goodness.

Made my day! :laugh:

Whoa!  That's crazy!  I had a run-in with a bear once.  It was on a campground, and it was passing on the other side of a trailer, I could see the big paws on the ground from under the trailer!  I was on a campground with everyone in tents.  Thankfully they all stayed in their tents.

Quote from: jackofalltrades on July 20, 2012, 12:19:53 am

Chuck,

I'm new to this group and the whole genre of forums (yes I'm a Luddite!). Hope this isn't a breach of etiquette or continuity, but I'm curious about the truck in your first photo. For those of us who have come in late, could you tell us about it? Is it the actual truck that was used in BBM or did you replicate it? I've been involved with car casting for several movies here in Houston, so this is very interesting to me.

Hello JoaT!  Nice to meet you.

The truck is not mine, it belongs to a member by the name of EDelMar, who I've had the pleasure of meeting at a number of the Brokie gatherings.  I've heard two stories, that the truck is a replica of the one in the movie, or that it is the actual one from the movie.  I believe that EDelMar has said it's the real deal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 20, 2012, 05:20:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2012, 08:39:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.otla.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fast-cash-advance-payday-loan.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday, and payday!  ;D

Oh yeah, the money is in, and some is already out of the account.  LOL  More will be going out this weekend, as I'll be booking rooms and tickets for Indiana.  Geez, the cash goes out fast, doesn't it?  At least in August I'll get paid three times, so that will be where my spending cash comes from.  LOL

Hoping for a slow day at work, all of the people I report to are out of the office today, so I should be able to use this as a "catch up" day of sorts, and have my cube empty by the end of the day, which would be good, as my coworker will be out of the office next week, and I'll be handling the whole team by myself.

 3 times in August!?  :o :o

have you booked london? what are your plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings - hmmmmmm
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2012, 09:30:42 pm

Just had the following voicemail on my Blackberry:  "Hi Chuck, it's grandma!  We didn't set up a time for you to come over tomorrow, between 2:00 & 2:30 should be fine, see you then!"

Ummm....ok....but since both of my grandmas have been dead for years, I'm not quite sure how to take this message....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings - hmmmmmm
Post by: Meryl on July 21, 2012, 11:22:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 21, 2012, 09:30:42 pm

Just had the following voicemail on my Blackberry:  "Hi Chuck, it's grandma!  We didn't set up a time for you to come over tomorrow, between 2:00 & 2:30 should be fine, see you then!"

Ummm....ok....but since both of my grandmas have been dead for years, I'm not quite sure how to take this message....

It's either the Zombie Apocalypse or a wrong number, Chuck.  Either way, don't answer!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on July 22, 2012, 01:37:06 am

Creee...py! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2012, 07:39:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3575/4620631477_df59a8665a_z.jpg)

Yes, I'm still here!   I was not called to the "other side" to visit grandma yesterday.   :laugh:

As per the advice of a few Facebook posters, I did try to keep an eye out for anything "out of the norm" just to see if I would receive any messages, but nothing materialzied, figuratively or literally.

 :laugh:

If one of my grams was going to reach out from the other side, I'd rather they contact my parents, I'm sure it would mean more to them than to me.  Not trying to imply I had bad relationships with them, because I didn't.  I just think that mom & dad would be more touched by it than I would.

I would rather have messages from Jackie and Rich, but since Rich already came to me in a dream a while ago, I don't think that will happen.  He didn't say anything, and I just saw him from a distance, but that's more than other people get, so I should just accept that.

Quote from: Kelda on July 20, 2012, 05:20:38 pm

3 times in August!?  :o :o

have you booked london? what are your plans?

Actually it was a mis-calculation on my part, and I only get paid twice in August.   :laugh:  The next month that I get three paychecks is November, just in time for the UK gathering.  I haven't booked my flight yet, but I have booked my hotel, so that is in place, and I took the time off work.

 ;D

Quote from: Meryl on July 21, 2012, 11:22:38 pm

It's either the Zombie Apocalypse or a wrong number, Chuck.  Either way, don't answer!  ;D

If zombie-grandma comes for me, I'm blaming you Meryl!   :laugh:  Actually, first I'll scream and then I'll blame you!

Quote from: bentgyro on July 22, 2012, 01:37:06 am

Creee...py! :P

Yeah, it sure was!!! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2012, 10:01:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2012, 07:39:39 am

I would rather have messages from Jackie and Rich, but since Rich already came to me in a dream a while ago, I don't think that will happen.  He didn't say anything, and I just saw him from a distance, but that's more than other people get, so I should just accept that.

If he comes any closer, be afraid, be very afraid. After my dad had his heart attack and bypass surgery, my grandmother and two of my uncles came for him. When my mother quite forcefully told them, "It's not his time yet," they left without saying a word.

Quote

Actually it was a mis-calculation on my part, and I only get paid twice in August.   :laugh:  The next month that I get three paychecks is November.

I get paid three times in August.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 23, 2012, 12:11:16 pm

You lucky people getting 3 paychecks in one month!

So Chuck, do you plan to spend all your time in London and how long do you plan to stay in the UK?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2012, 01:41:40 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 23, 2012, 12:11:16 pm

You lucky people getting 3 paychecks in one month!

Accident of the calendar for me. I get paid every other Thursday, so it just works out that I get paid three times this August.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2012, 11:16:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.colourbox.com/preview/1642562-98978-busy-office-guy-at-work-on-his-computer.jpg)

Super busy today!  Just a quick peek in to say "Hi"!

Kelda, I'll be in the UK for 5 days, but not leaving London.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 24, 2012, 01:03:55 pm

Chuck, I'm still trying to place what movie I've seen that "I'm here" screen in.  I know I've seen it somewhere, but where???  Help! when you get time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2012, 01:48:54 pm

Sorry Mandy, I have no idea.

It came up for me on a Google Search, and that's were I got it from.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2012, 04:27:25 pm

What dates do you plan to be in London?

I have a wedding on 10th Nov in the Highlands of Scotland, but was thinking of heading to London on the Monday to catch up with people if they are still here...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2012, 08:00:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://fromthepews.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/humpday.jpeg)

I hope everyone is doing well, and getting ready for the weekend!

I won't be around this weekend, I'm driving to Maryland to see friends.  ;D  I plan on leaving right from work, so I have to pack either tonight or tomorrow and actually remember to take my bags.  LOL

Quote from: Kelda on July 24, 2012, 04:27:25 pm

What dates do you plan to be in London?

I have a wedding on 10th Nov in the Highlands of Scotland, but was thinking of heading to London on the Monday to catch up with people if they are still here...

I will arrive in London on the Thursday the 8th and come home on Tuesday the 13th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2012, 09:29:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2012, 08:00:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://fromthepews.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/humpday.jpeg)

Nice to see a "hump" image that is safe for work.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2012, 10:42:02 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2012, 09:29:15 am

Nice to see a "hump" image that is safe for work.  ;D

I didn't think you could see images at work?

Regardless, I do try to keep it 'clean' here, seeing as I pop in during the day, wouldn't be good to get myself fired looking at juicy pics I posted, now would it?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2012, 08:28:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.hunt-scanlon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/RoadTrip.jpg)

How is everyone doing?

Weekend is closing in, and tomorrow I drive out to Maryland to visit with two Brokies (Wayne from UK & Joe from DC) and the d-i-l of a Brokie (Paula, Jackie's d-i-l).  I got the "Ok" to leave work early tomorrow (I'm shooting for 2:00 instead of my usual 4:00) so if the customers work with me and all is slow, I can go!  I'll do a quick load of laundry tonight, pack what I need to, bring the bag with me to work, and leave right from work.

This first week with my supervisor gone has been pretty quiet, so I'm happy about that, no major issues to report.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 26, 2012, 09:08:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2012, 10:42:02 am

I didn't think you could see images at work?

I have no idea why I can see that one. It might have something to do with the nature of the file itself, or how you've posted it, or whether it's linked from a site that has some parameter that our network blocks.

 ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2012, 08:16:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.hunt-scanlon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/RoadTrip.jpg)

I'm keeping my "road trip" sign for today, since I leave at 2:00, if everything goes well.  LOL  I've hit the ground running at work in an effort to keep on top of everything, so I can follow through on that plan.

So far the morning has been quiet, but I have managed to get filing done, and my cube is the cleanest it has been in a long time.  Oh, happy dances are in order as I FINALLY got the last loan package up to Loan Ops to renew, so the "busy season" work is officially done!

Friday, and payday, so that's always good as well!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 27, 2012, 08:27:20 am

Life's just a bowl of cherries for ya today, Chuck.  Yay!

Have a safe and fun trip to Maryland.  I'm hoping for a pic of a crabcake or two.   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 29, 2012, 05:15:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2012, 08:00:58 am

I will arrive in London on the Thursday the 8th and come home on Tuesday the 13th.

Fingers crossed I can catch up with you then!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2012, 07:57:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://flang1.kendall.mdc.edu/6/622/623nopptspaths/2_L623lecture1/car_crash.gif)

So, do peope just not know how to drive?   :laugh:

On my way to Maryland on Friday I passed three wrecks.  It didn't look like anyone was hurt.  Then over the weekend I came upon two more that were pretty bad, but again, no one seemed hurt.

Sunday on the way home I passed through a heavy downpour and thought "If people aren't careful they'll be a wreck" and suddenly the red pick-up truck in front of me slams on the brakes, and skids to the left almost hitting the highway divider.  Thankfully I keep a lot of room in between me and the car in front of me.  I see the car that was in front of the red pick-up at a full stop on the parkway.  As I change lanes to pass it, I see a motorcycle laying on its side in the road, the cyclist is standing trying to pick it up.   From what I could see, the cyclist lost control in the rain and fell over, the car behind him stopping in time to prevent hitting him.

Back at work today, and came in with no worrk sitting in my cube, so I guess all of my customers followed the rules and got everything to me before 2.  ;D  Weekend was a lot of fun, it was good to see friends again, but also good to be back in my own bed last night. 

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 27, 2012, 08:27:20 am

Life's just a bowl of cherries for ya today, Chuck.  Yay!

Have a safe and fun trip to Maryland.  I'm hoping for a pic of a crabcake or two.   :D

Yes, Friday was good, but I left my camera at home, so no pics of anything.  LOL

Quote from: Kelda on July 29, 2012, 05:15:01 pm

Fingers crossed I can catch up with you then!

that would be great, Kelda!   *fingers crossed*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2012, 08:23:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.candleloversdream.com/2-cornercandles.jpg)

I hope everyone is well today.

I'm ok......a little sad given the date, but nothing I can't handle.  I've decided that for the rest of the week I would wear a black armband in memory of Rich.

work continues to be slow, and for that I am happy.  I got all my filing done last week, and now it's just a matter of keeping my cube clean for the next 2 weeks or so, so I can go to Indy without any issues.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 31, 2012, 03:52:13 pm

((Chuck))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2012, 08:10:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.spokeo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/traffic.jpg)

Yes, that's what my commute was like today!  LOL  I'm not sure why, I didn't come up on any accidents or anything, and the radio never mentioned any issues, but there I was, just barely moving.

I hate mystery traffic!   :laugh:

Work continues to chug along, much slower now, thankfully!  Oh, it's August!  I must change the calendars!!

Oh, and how about this?  My cousins were in Wal Mart yesterday and saw displays for HALLOWEEN CANDY already! 

I have scratch off lottery tickets with me today, I buy a few every payday, but with this batch I left them in the car.  LOL  I'll scratch them today, I could be a winner and not know it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2012, 10:56:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.savagechickens.com/images/chickendesk.jpg)

Well yesterday was a busy day, but nothing I couldn't handle.  ;D  I'm starting to feel on top of things after leaving here (work) and I'm starting to relax again.

Late appearance here today, as I had some stuff to catch up on, but now all is well in "Chuckie's Cube".   :laugh:

Oh, and before any of you can cast aspersions on me, I'm the chicken that is an efficient worker.  ;)

In just about two weeks I'll be in Indiana for the Brokie gathering!  It's a small one, but I don't care.  ;D  It will be nice to see Brokies again, and meet some new ones.

;D

So, don't leave me talking to myself here, how is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 02, 2012, 04:11:57 pm

 "It will be nice to see Brokies again"....huh???

Aren't you the one who saw brokies just this weekend, Chuck???   ::)







(I know.......never enough brokies, never enough)   8)




 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2012, 04:44:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 01, 2012, 08:10:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


Oh, and how about this?  My cousins were in Wal Mart yesterday and saw displays for HALLOWEEN CANDY already! 

That's just ordinary everyday candy, but you buy it thinking you'll save it until Halloween, and a few hours later, it's all gone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2012, 10:08:16 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2012, 04:44:24 pm

That's just ordinary everyday candy, but you buy it thinking you'll save it until Halloween, and a few hours later, it's all gone!

I was in a Dollar Store yesterday, and they already had Halloween decorations available for sale. I overheard a couple of other shoppers commenting on that disapprovingly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2012, 07:57:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://deepdiva.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tgif.png)

Yeah, a drink sounds really good right now, and it's not even 8:00am yet!   :laugh: :laugh:

Today may be a busy day, I have a new loan closing, $8million dollars, plus an additional $2.5million LOC as well.  Those numbers will help us reach our goal for the year.

 ;D

Other reports that I need done by today I managed to get done yesterday, so that's good, I think I just have some busy work and filing to do, that I can take care of after I ensure the closing goes smoothly.

Quote from: Sason on August 02, 2012, 04:11:57 pm

"It will be nice to see Brokies again"....huh???

Aren't you the one who saw brokies just this weekend, Chuck???   ::)

(I know.......never enough brokies, never enough)   8)

If you know, then why did you say it?   ::) :laugh:   *runs from Sonja*

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2012, 04:44:24 pm

That's just ordinary everyday candy, but you buy it thinking you'll save it until Halloween, and a few hours later, it's all gone!

Well Lee, I can't argue with that, because I know I'd do the same thing!  LOL

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2012, 10:08:16 pm

I was in a Dollar Store yesterday, and they already had Halloween decorations available for sale. I overheard a couple of other shoppers commenting on that disapprovingly.

Yeah, I feel the same way......It seems this kind of stuff gets pushed on us earlier each year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2012, 07:40:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cP0pJ4PhGIQ/S0IRIjexhBI/AAAAAAAAEH0/69Ae3IADeUY/s400/cowboy1.jpg)

I wanted a different image today, so I google image searched "cute cowboy" and this was the first pic that appeared.

;D


Hope that everyone had a great weekend!  Saturday was quiet and I was grateful for that.  Sunday I went out to dinner with friends to celebrate a birthday, we left the place at about 7:30, and the heavens opened on us!  LOL   By the time I got to my car I was soaked to the bone!

Fantastic lightning as well, I saw many bolts flash across the sky.

Tis is the last week that my supervisor is on vacation, so when next Monday comes around, I no longer have to cover for her or do her reports.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2012, 07:51:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.deeptrancenow.com/images/lucid-dreaming.jpg)

Good morning BetterMost friends!

Strange dreams last night.  Not scary/disturbing, just .......odd.  LOL  At the beginning of the night I was in that "in between" zone where you're not quite awake, but not quite asleep.  I started to dream I was walking somewhere and something snagged my leg, and I started to pull it free.  I was doing the motions in real life, and the completely woke me up.

Later I had a dream that I was a teller at a bank drive up, with this HUGE line of cars, and all the tellers were handling the window with me, and for some reason Linda (KillersMom) was directing traffic.

 :laugh:

I think I had a lucid dream at one point (hence the pic today) because I remember being on an incline, sliding down towards a large bucket that led down a big drop, and I thought to myself: "you need to wake up!" and I did.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2012, 07:51:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51o5Yi9jgsL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

After reading the letter from that father to his gay son, I thought that a reminder was needed that not all fathers are that way.  Mine sure wasn't!

It's hump day, and I think I'm pretty much caught up on work!  Happy happy!  New loans that needed to be booked are done, past dues are taken care of, some exceptions have been cleared, and my trip to Indy is on the horizon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 08, 2012, 09:54:59 am

Pack light for Indy, Chuck.  Here in Midwest, we're currently having a rare cool wave in the mid-90's, but presume the 100's will return with a vengeance shortly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2012, 07:43:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://static.dangerousminds.net/uploads/images/Eastender_gay_kiss_FULL.jpg)

I'm in the mood to make out with someone today!  Of course, being at work, that's not the place for it.  :laugh:

How is everyone doing?

Looks to be a slow weekend here, which is good, I can get some stuff done before my trip to Indy!

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 08, 2012, 09:54:59 am

Pack light for Indy, Chuck.  Here in Midwest, we're currently having a rare cool wave in the mid-90's, but presume the 100's will return with a vengeance shortly.

Ugh, I hate the heat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 09, 2012, 11:25:16 am

Do you still belong to one of those social dating sites, Chuck?  Seems it's been a while since you've mentioned a date?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2012, 02:58:38 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 09, 2012, 11:25:16 am

Do you still belong to one of those social dating sites, Chuck?  Seems it's been a while since you've mentioned a date?

yup, still chugging away.  Occasional date here and there, but nothing major.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2012, 04:05:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 07, 2012, 07:51:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.deeptrancenow.com/images/lucid-dreaming.jpg)

Strange dreams last night.  Not scary/disturbing, just .......odd.  LOL  At the beginning of the night I was in that "in between" zone where you're not quite awake, but not quite asleep.  I started to dream I was walking somewhere and something snagged my leg, and I started to pull it free.  I was doing the motions in real life, and the completely woke me up.

Later I had a dream that I was a teller at a bank drive up, with this HUGE line of cars, and all the tellers were handling the window with me, and for some reason Linda (KillersMom) was directing traffic.

 :laugh:

I think I had a lucid dream at one point (hence the pic today) because I remember being on an incline, sliding down towards a large bucket that led down a big drop, and I thought to myself: "you need to wake up!" and I did.

Let me hazard a guess or two here. All of these dreams seem to indicate that you feel overwhelmed or apprehensive about something. Linda (Auntie) stands for all Brokies, of course, and you see your Brokie life and friends as representing a solution or respite from the problem. Does this make sense?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2012, 08:01:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.power800voicemail.com/images/cashier_counting_money_hg_clr.gif)

It's Friday, it's pay day!!!   If only that happened EVERY day!    :laugh:

Got a lot accomplished this morning.  Got up early, caught up online, got the car gassed up, decorated a coworkers cube for her birthday, getting filing done.

So, what's everyone go going on this weekend?  Huh?  C'mon, share your plans here.

I'll be having a low-key weekend, which is just fine considering next weekend I'll be in Indy!  ;D

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2012, 04:05:54 pm

Let me hazard a guess or two here. All of these dreams seem to indicate that you feel overwhelmed or apprehensive about something. Linda (Auntie) stands for all Brokies, of course, and you see your Brokie life and friends as representing a solution or respite from the problem. Does this make sense?

I really like this explanation, Lee!  I have to tell you, I shared your quote above on DCF in our "Diner" thread, so that Linda could see it, she also liked it, and said she felt honored by your descrption of her standing for all Brokies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2012, 07:28:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.cubicle.com/24.jpg)

Happiness is a clean cubicle!  ;D

My supervisor (Maria) returns from three weeks away to Spain tomorrow, so I no longer need to cover for her after today.  ;D  Things slowed down last week, and I was able to get my cube cleaner than it's been in a long time!  My "file" shelf is empty, and no work is currently pending, which is just how I like it just before leaving for a few days, and since I'm leaving to Indy on Thursday, I'm a happy camper!

My job is running a charity drive with The United Way.  We usually do a Christmas thing with them, giving wrapped toys to needy kids.  This year they're doing "stuff the bus", asking for donations of school supplies for elementary aged kids.  My parents and I went to a local "dollar store" and went shopping, speniding $50.00.  We got a ton of three-ring binders, lined paper, bottles of glue, crayons, composition pads, and insulated lunch bags.  The collection box here at work is almost full to the top with school supplies.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2012, 08:11:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.kathylien.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/out.jpg)

I just used the image above to email all my customers, so they know I will be out of the office as of Wednesday night quitting time.

;D

Work continues to go smoothly, and it looks like the cube will be 100% clean by 4:00 tomorrow!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Tonight is a "fun night" meaning the bowling league is getting ready to start their new season next month, so we're meeting tonight for some fun relaxing bowling.  I'm looking forward to it, but haven't bowled since the last fun night in July, so this could be interesting!  LOL

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 14, 2012, 08:56:01 am

Have fun with the bowling, Chuck.  Maybe there'll be some new and interesting people to meet this season.

I'm off to Belfast in a few hours, at the invite of my ex-boyfriend after 6 years apart.  Should. Be. Fun.  Staying a month.  Maybe more...

3-hour layover at Heathrow tomorrow from 07:50 to 10:50 in morning.  Love being called "luv" by all the vendors:)  Hopefully all the Olympics crowds will be well out of the way by then.  Wish Fiona would want to come and say hey and have a hug, but I'm sure it's too far and too much trouble, so I won't even ask.

Have a blast in Indy this weekend.  Will be thinking of you guys.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2012, 07:08:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/Bowling2.jpg)

Well, bowling went MUCH better than expected!  Having not bowled in over a month, I figured I should be happy with scores of 100.  LOL

We bowled two games last night, my first was a 128, and my second was a 186, a new league high for me!  I'm getting closer to the elusive 200 game!

;D

Today is the last day of work for me, and then tomorrow I'm flying to Indy!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 15, 2012, 05:16:46 pm

Have a wonderful brokie time in Indy, Chuck!!   :-*


And congrats on the bowling!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2012, 10:31:34 pm

Hiya!  Just a quick message to say I'm safe in Indy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 17, 2012, 12:32:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2012, 10:31:34 pm

Hiya!  Just a quick message to say I'm safe in Indy!

Have fun, Chuck!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 17, 2012, 02:05:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2012, 10:31:34 pm

Hiya!  Just a quick message to say I'm safe in Indy!

 :D Have a great Brokie-time! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2012, 12:03:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://lookingtobusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Sleeping-Subconscious.jpg)

Sleeping in feels soooooo good!  :laugh:

Today is my last day of vacation (for now) so I'm just relaxing today, doing my laundry from the trip, and catching up on stuff that has built up while I was away.

I posted my story of the Indy weekend in the thread for it, hope you enjoyed reading it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 21, 2012, 04:36:01 pm

So glad to see you met up with Betty(NeatFreaK). I met her in Chicago in 2010 (just before I attended the dinner in New York). A marvellous lady who has coped so courageously with cancer in the last year.  Betty drove from Indianapolis to Chicago for the day to drive me down the main drag in her convertible then we did a launch tour of canals and lake before lunch. We keep in touch by following each others blogs. If I had realised you were meeting her, I would have asked you to give her a big hug for me.

I flew back home to NZ last night (nearly 7 weeks away). Strange that, after less than 3 years living here, I felt quite emotional as we flew over the west coast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2012, 08:19:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://beinglatino.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/cubicle-man.jpg)

A'yup!  I'm back in my cube today.

Actually, the pile I expected wasn't as bad as I thought, so I'm happy about that.  However, I do have 163 emails to plow through!  LOL

I'm not surprised about that at all.

Quote from: brian on August 21, 2012, 04:36:01 pm

So glad to see you met up with Betty(NeatFreaK). I met her in Chicago in 2010 (just before I attended the dinner in New York). A marvellous lady who has coped so courageously with cancer in the last year.  Betty drove from Indianapolis to Chicago for the day to drive me down the main drag in her convertible then we did a launch tour of canals and lake before lunch. We keep in touch by following each others blogs. If I had realised you were meeting her, I would have asked you to give her a big hug for me.

I flew back home to NZ last night (nearly 7 weeks away). Strange that, after less than 3 years living here, I felt quite emotional as we flew over the west coast.

Were your ears burning?  Your name definitely came up during conversations in Indy between Betty and I.

Actually, it was at dinner Sunday night, we were talking about the traveling I was doing, and I had mentioned my trip to NZ to see Matthew, and meet you, Kerry and Rob.  She told me about the time she spent with you, she has very happy memories of that day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2012, 07:33:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Chocolate.jpg/250px-Chocolate.jpg)

Hiya everyone!

The weekend is getting closer!  ;D

I need to run to the store today, while I was out everyone here plowed through all the chocolate that is out for the picking, and I'm the one who always replenishes the supplies.   :laugh:

Not my money, everyone pitches in to the cost, but I'm the one who does the actual shopping, so I have to get this done.  I have requests for Twizlers, 100 Grand bars, dark chocolate.  I'll probably toss in some white chocolate as well for good measure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 23, 2012, 03:30:45 pm

You're welcome to come over here and buy chocolate for my workplace any time, Chuck.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2012, 08:46:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.sochealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/money_tree1.jpg)

It's Friday and Pay Day!

;D

I want one of those trees in my back yard, but I want it to have bigger bills on it!   :laugh:

Hope that everyone is doing well today.  I noticed a lot of people on Facebook saying they didn't get good sleep last night, and I was one of them.  Hmmmph.   Wonder what was the issue for us all?


Thought you may find these pics amusing!  I've posted here before that I'm the one in charge of replenishing the candy supplies here at my job. 

Well, end of last week to Wednesday of this week I was out of the office.  I realized yesterday that no one had taken care of the candy while I was away.  LOL


Here is what the "candy table" looked like yesterday when I left.


(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7850391246_2a2d546a3f_z.jpg)


The jar to the left has milk chocolate M&Ms in it, middle are some mints, and tub to the right has dark chocolate M&Ms.




Here is the "candy table" today.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7850381506_f032648d76_z.jpg)


L to R:  Bowl of Milky Ways, milk chocolate M&Ms, mints, white chocolate M&Ms, cherry liccorice, dark choclate M&Ms and bowl of Hershey Bliss candies....the brown wrappers are dark choclate/caramel, and the blue is white chocolate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 24, 2012, 03:52:34 pm

I find this terrible. The only item I would eat on any regular basis would be the mints. Cannot you provide nuts and dried fruit? I like a few pieces of dark chocolate in the evening while watching TV but only eat sweets(candy?) on very special occasions. There are various reports as to whether dark chocolate is good or bad. My sister complains that I put a spoonful of sugar in my coffee, she only buys sugar when I stay with her, and I like a piece of cake with my morning coffee. Thankfully my workplaces (schools) never provided any food except birthday cakes about once a month.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2012, 04:10:19 pm

I didn't even know they made dark chocolate M&Ms.  ???

I think you should add some dark chocolate Hershey's Miniatures.  ;D

Quote

There are various reports as to whether dark chocolate is good or bad.

Dark chocolate is a major food group.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 24, 2012, 04:18:22 pm

You should add some chocolate firemen to the candy table, Chuck.
That way you'll always have some hot firemen around. Seems it's a while since they visited y'all, isn't it?

And what about some chocolate sheep? or beans?
The candy table needs a Brokeback theme!!!


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2012, 07:30:45 pm

Quote from: brian on August 24, 2012, 03:52:34 pm

I find this terrible. The only item I would eat on any regular basis would be the mints. Cannot you provide nuts and dried fruit? I like a few pieces of dark chocolate in the evening while watching TV but only eat sweets(candy?) on very special occasions. There are various reports as to whether dark chocolate is good or bad. My sister complains that I put a spoonful of sugar in my coffee, she only buys sugar when I stay with her, and I like a piece of cake with my morning coffee. Thankfully my workplaces (schools) never provided any food except birthday cakes about once a month.

Well, I'll tell ya, one of women I work with decided to put out fruit, and no one touched it!  LOL  It sat untouched for a week, and people were asking when the chocolate was coming back.  I'm not sure how nuts would go over.  I'd be willing to try it, I like nuts........wait....

Quote from: Sason on August 24, 2012, 04:18:22 pm

You should add some chocolate firemen to the candy table, Chuck.
That way you'll always have some hot firemen around. Seems it's a while since they visited y'all, isn't it?  And what about some chocolate sheep? or beans?
The candy table needs a Brokeback theme!!!

;D

A Brokeback theme will not work.  LOL  And sure, the candy will be there for the hottie firemen!  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2012, 04:10:19 pm

I didn't even know they made dark chocolate M&Ms.  ???

I think you should add some dark chocolate Hershey's Miniatures.  ;D

Dark chocolate is a major food group.  8)

Oh ......dear dear Jeff.....you have soooo much to catch up with.


These are the flavors you are familiar with....milk chocolate and milk chocolate with peanut.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/1.jpg)


Then we have the dark varities......dark chocolate and dark choclate with peanut.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/2.jpg)



Next up you have chocolate with pretzel, and chocolate with peanut butter.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/3.jpg)



Newer additons include "Krispy M&Ms"...kinda like a crunch bar, and chocolate & coconut.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/4.jpg)


These were followed by White Chocolate (seasonal for Halloween & Easter) and dark chocolate mint.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Christmas%20Cards/5.jpg)


other flavors that have come along are strawberry peanut butter  (think PB & J), dark chocolate raspberry.  There are also two "premium" flavors....These M&Ms have a soft shell instead of a crunchy one, and they come in two varieties:  "Mint Thrills" which is white chocolate infused with mint and surrounded by dark chocolate, and "Chocolate Trio" which is white, milk and dark all in one M&M.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2012, 09:19:05 pm

I don't "follow" M&Ms. It's too easy to overeat them. With individually wrapped chocolates, like Hershey's Kisses or Miniatures, I can control my intake.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 25, 2012, 06:58:43 am

Oy, I'm with Brian, and not just because of the calories, but the sugar and the sodium and the saturated fat and the preservatives.  Ugh!  I think from that incredibly unhealthy table (can't believe H/R has nothing to say about it), I would allow myself one piece of Bliss only on a very, very difficult day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2012, 06:32:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2012, 08:06:53 am

I'll often joke around with my friends when they say something shocking, turn to them and say:

"Oh, don't make me clutch my pearls!"

:D :D

Surfing the 'net today, I found the t-shirt in the next post, I think it's a "must purchase"!


(http://themisfitpenguin.com/images/full_pearls.jpg)

Quote from: dejavu on July 10, 2012, 10:26:17 am

Definitely a must T-shirt for you.   :laugh:

Quote from: Meryl on July 10, 2012, 12:58:06 pm

Love it!  Get one for me, too!  ;D

Quote from: Sason on July 10, 2012, 04:24:26 pm

OMG, that t-shirt is hilarious, Chuck!!   :laugh: :laugh:

You definitely need at least one!   ;D

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 10, 2012, 08:57:02 pm

I need pearls to clutch too!!  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 10, 2012, 10:03:08 pm

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

That shirt is so gay! You'd look just like Margaret Dumont.  8)  ;D

New smilie!

I found a guy online who makes smilies.  LOL  He does "requests" and I explained the "clutch my pearls" phrase.

This is what he came up with.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/clutchpeals.gif)


lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 26, 2012, 06:52:16 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2012, 08:01:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rqBV10M6Hbs/TC5edycRZsI/AAAAAAAAAMo/tRDjs66XMr0/s320/10+days+to+go.jpg)

Good morning & happy Monday to you!

;D

I suppose you are wondering about my image today.....well, as of today, there are 10 days to go until Sept. 6th, when I go to see Madonna at Yankee Stadium!



(http://www.jasonwojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/excited2.jpg)

Every show she's done that I've seen has been top-notch, and I can't wait for this one either!

super - psyched!

so, how was everyone's weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2012, 07:44:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://photos.weddingbycolor-nocookie.com/p000003408-m63929-p-photo-183581/9-days-to-go-.jpg)

The countdown to Madonna continues!  ;D

Woke up today to severe rain!  Those drops were hammering down!  Skies seem to have cleared now, and the sun is peeking through the clouds.

I'm sending my "holiday" email out today, as is my habit.  I send an email to all my clients letting them know that were closed on Monday for whatever holiday happens to be upon us.  This Monday is Labor Day.  I also tell them it's possible they'll dismiss us early from work, and if they have any requests, to get them to me before 2:00 on Friday to ensure everything is done.

If we are told we are going home early, it's usually at 3:00, so that gives me a quiet hour.  If we are not going home early, then I have 2 hours of quiet time to get my filing and other "catch up" work done.

;D

I believe bowling season starts next week!  I have two new t-shirts to wear.  A number of the guys have "gay" shirts with slogans on them.

I found two to wear....one says "I'm so gay I shit rainbows" and the other says "Sorry girls, I suck dick better than you."

 :laugh:

I also plan to get the pearl necklace one, and when I get a strike, clutch the t-shirt.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on August 28, 2012, 10:20:20 am

Love the pearl-clutching gif, Chuck!  Your T-shirts sound great, too.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2012, 07:36:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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The countdown to Madonna continues!  ;D

Oh, the mornings are getting cooler now!  I wanted some fresh air, so I went outside and it was brisk!  LOL   I opened the steel doors to the cellar, and then went back into the house and opened the wooden door so just the screen door was closed, and a nice little breeze came through the basement.  It felt good.

Nice and sunny today, so I'm sure it will get warmer as the day goes one, so I'll still need my A/C tonight.

Looking like it's going to be a quiet weekend this weekend, no major plans that I know of.  We're supposed to go to my brother & sister-in-law's place on Saturday for my niece's bday, but my S-i-L hasn't been feeling well lately, so that's up in the air at the moment.

Quote from: Meryl on August 28, 2012, 10:20:20 am

Love the pearl-clutching gif, Chuck!  Your T-shirts sound great, too.  ;D

Yeah, I'm waiting to see what the reactions to the shirts will be.

>:D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2012, 07:44:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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The countdown to Madonna continues!  ;D

One of my friends on Facebook saw her Philly show, and said she was "kick-ass", so I'm looking forward to next Thursday!  ;D

Slept like a log last night, and in my cube now, ready to work!

See ya later!!!   I'll try to check in during the day, so post up and tell me what's up?

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Post by: Penthesilea on August 31, 2012, 01:37:16 am

Hey there! Just wanted to step by, since I haven't said hi in a while. :)

What's up? I lost 3.5 hours yesterday in a parent-teacher-meeting which was totally for the birds. :P
And today is Oliver's children's birthday party, so I could have used those hours otherwise. Kiddy birthday party - one of the worst days in a year. :P
Other than that I'm looking forward to New York! Not long now. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2012, 07:37:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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The countdown to Madonna continues!  ;D

It's Friday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   Holiday weekend is upon us, but I have no real plans, so I can enjoy myself and relax!  I'm hoping for a slow day today, and that we'll be told we can go home early.

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 31, 2012, 01:37:16 am

Hey there! Just wanted to step by, since I haven't said hi in a while. :)

Hiya Darlin'!  Glad you stopped by!!!   :-*

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 31, 2012, 01:37:16 am

What's up? I lost 3.5 hours yesterday in a parent-teacher-meeting which was totally for the birds. :P

Oh, I remember those days, my mom would get lost in the school, and I would have to walk her from classroom to classroom and then wait outside.  LOL

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 31, 2012, 01:37:16 am

And today is Oliver's children's birthday party, so I could have used those hours otherwise. Kiddy birthday party - one of the worst days in a year. :P

What?  You don't like the screaming and sugar-induced fits of a kid's birthday?  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 31, 2012, 01:37:16 am

Other than that I'm looking forward to New York! Not long now. :)

I know!  I can't wait to see you!!!!

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Post by: Penthesilea on August 31, 2012, 02:29:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 31, 2012, 07:37:04 am

What?  You don't like the screaming and sugar-induced fits of a kid's birthday?  :laugh:

I have it behind me! Had nine nine-year old kids from 2PM to 6.45PM. That's 81 years of life experience - just not in one person and it does show ;D :laugh:.
It wasn't bad. It actually never is. Handling groups of kids is something I do well. I'd better, since it was my job.
Still, birthday parties are exhausting and a labour of love. Looking forward to being a grandma and watching all of it from the sidelines. That will be fun! :laugh:

Quote

I know!  I can't wait to see you!!!!

Same here! :-*

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2012, 02:50:50 pm

We were told we can leave early today!

;D

I'm out in 10 minutes!   ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2012, 07:52:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yeah baby!  Two days to go to see Madonn!

;D

Did everyone have a good holiday weekend?  I did!  Friday left early, Saturday was my neice's bday, so we went out to lunch and then did some shopping at a local mall.  Sunday I was invited to a friend's house for a bbq which was great fun, and Monday was a family BBQ.

Tonight the bowling season starts up again, psyched about that!  When I was at the mall Saturday I picked up three t-shirts to wear this season.

It seems the guys always wear shirts with gay slogans or super heros on them so

I also need to let my clients know I will be out of the office half-day Thursday and all day Friday for the Madonna show.

;D

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Post by: Meryl on September 04, 2012, 11:21:38 am

Try to hold it together, Chuck!  So  you need all day Friday to recover from Madge?  ;D

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Post by: Sason on September 04, 2012, 02:01:47 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 04, 2012, 11:21:38 am

So  you need all day Friday to recover from Madge?  ;D

That was my thought exactly, too....

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2012, 02:30:14 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 04, 2012, 11:21:38 am

Try to hold it together, Chuck!  So  you need all day Friday to recover from Madge?  ;D

Quote from: Sason on September 04, 2012, 02:01:47 pm

That was my thought exactly, too....

Yankee Stadium is anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour from my home, without traffic.

When  Madonna performed in Philly, she started at 10pm, and was finished by midnight.  If she does the same here, that means at midnight I have to find my car, wait for all the traffic getting out of the lot to get on my way home, and then drive the 45 - 60 minute ride home.

I may not be home until 2am or after, so I will not go to work that day.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2012, 07:44:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Happy Hump Day!!!!   ;D

Yuppers, only one more day, tomorrow I go to see the diva perform!  I'm very psyched! 

I have the return of my "tired Wednesday" feeling as bowling season started yesterday!  I've forgotten how this feels.  LOL  It went well last night, I bowled one game my average, and the other was 20 pins above average, so I'm psyched about that.

Everyone also liked my T-Shirt I wore last night!

;D

I'm sure that some of you are familiar with this logo:



(http://www.louisville.com/files/u3237/Chick_fil_a_logo.jpg?0)

Well, the shirt I had substituted a hand with the middle finger raised on it, and said in the same text style "Uck Fil A"

;D

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Post by: Meryl on September 05, 2012, 11:29:45 am

You should get a customized "Chuck-fil-A" shirt!  ;D

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 05, 2012, 11:44:51 am

Quote from: Meryl on September 05, 2012, 11:29:45 am

You should get a customized "Chuck-fil-A" shirt!  ;D

I support this. ;D

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2012, 12:24:32 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 04, 2012, 11:21:38 am

Try to hold it together, Chuck!  So  you need all day Friday to recover from Madge?  ;D

Does anybody ever truly recover from Madge?

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Post by: southendmd on September 05, 2012, 01:39:40 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2012, 12:24:32 pm

Does anybody ever truly recover from Madge?

I haven't seen her since the "Who's That Girl?" Tour back in 1987(?) abd I still haven't recovered.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2012, 02:05:37 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 05, 2012, 01:39:40 pm

I haven't seen her since the "Who's That Girl?" Tour back in 1987(?) abd I still haven't recovered.

Then what hope does Chuck have?

 :laugh:

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Post by: Sason on September 05, 2012, 02:10:49 pm

Quote from: Meryl on September 05, 2012, 11:29:45 am

You should get a customized "Chuck-fil-A" shirt!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: Sason on September 05, 2012, 02:13:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2012, 02:05:37 pm

Then what hope does Chuck have?

 :laugh:

His only hope of recovering would be a concert with Nena.   ::) ;D

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Post by: Kelda on September 05, 2012, 06:05:30 pm

Enjoy Madge tomorrow chuck!

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2012, 02:06:27 am

It's today! 8)
Have a great time, Chuck. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2012, 07:28:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Tonight's the night!

I'm supposed to leave work early today, but not sure that will happen.  I got a lot of unexpected work late yesterday afternoon that is waiting to be done today.  Just to be safe, I took a change of clothes and my ticket with me today to work, so if need be, I can just change and go.

I should be fine.  I get off of work 4 hours before the show starts, and Madonna is generally late to start, so I don't foresee a problem if I have to work my full shift.

;D

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Post by: southendmd on September 06, 2012, 07:44:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 06, 2012, 07:28:00 am

I should be fine.  I get off of work 4 hours before the show starts, and Madonna is generally late to start, so I don't foresee a problem if I have to work my full shift.

;D

A friend saw Madge in Boston on Tuesday, and said she was 2 1/2 hours late!  Talk about diva!

Enjoy, Chuckie!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2012, 08:44:57 am

Quote from: southendmd on September 06, 2012, 07:44:19 am

A friend saw Madge in Boston on Tuesday, and said she was 2 1/2 hours late!  Talk about diva!

Punctuality is the politeness of kings, but evidently not of pop stars.

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Post by: Meryl on September 06, 2012, 10:58:43 am

Happy Madge Day, Chuck!

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Post by: Sason on September 06, 2012, 02:42:42 pm

Have a fab time, Chuckie!!

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Post by: Penthesilea on September 07, 2012, 01:06:31 am

7am here, so it's 1am for you. You may still be on your way home from Madonna, totally hyped! :laugh:
Funny thing, those time zones.

I hope it was a smashing performance! Good night, Chuckie. :)

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Post by: ZK on September 07, 2012, 08:31:23 pm

sooooo how was the "show"???

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Post by: brianr on September 07, 2012, 09:55:53 pm

Quote from: ZK on September 07, 2012, 08:31:23 pm

sooooo how was the "show"???

Yes, I see it is now almost 10pm Friday in New York. Have you slept through the whole day recovering?

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2012, 12:27:40 am

Hiya everyone!

It was a bit crazy lately on my end.

Madonna concert was GREAT!  She kicked butt and gave us a solid 2 hours of singing and dancing.

Show ended at 12:15 and I was home and in bed by 2:30.

I took today off work so I would be able to sleep.....so imagine my surprise when I had mom wake up up at 5:30.

Her crazy-as-shit friend (Betty) woke up unable to get out of bed due to vertigo.  Same thing happened yesterday.  So instead of calling her son, she called my parents, who both have to work today, so they got dressed and went to Betty's.  I had to get up because mom doesn't drive, and dad needed to be at work by 6:30, so if mom needed a ride home, I had to go get her and take her to work.

Aside from  being crazy, she's also stingy, so Betty told my mom that instead of calling a taxi, she may call me for a ride home, so now I thought I wouldn't even be able to go back to sleep because this woman may be calling me for a ride back home.

I did manage a two hour cat-nap, and then I went to where I work.  One of the women I work with is transferring to a new location, and today was her "good-bye" luncheon.  We ended up staying 6 hours, so I didn't get home until 8:00.  LOL

At that point I still hadn't written my review.

Just posted a review of the MDNA show.  If you want to read it, click the link below, it's posted in the "music music music" section of my blog.

Chuck's review of Madonna's MDNA Tour (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg637888.html#msg637888)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 08, 2012, 10:40:39 am

Aw, Chuck, there's no rest for the weary, as they say.  Sorry you couldn't loll in bed after your big night.  Hope Betty is back up to speed soon.  :(

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Post by: Front-Ranger on September 08, 2012, 10:47:12 am

All your plans were for naught! But, there's still the weekend to catch up!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2012, 07:29:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yeah!  Madonna kicked ass!    ;D

Geez, it feels like forever since I've been to Bettermost!  It's good to be back!

In my cube looking at all the emails that accumulated in just one day's time away!  LOL  Really?  Am I this important?

 :laugh:

Weekend was good, lunch with coworkers on Friday (I went even though I was off work that day) and the dinner with friends on Saturday.

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2012, 07:30:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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11 years already.  I wish I had something profound to say, but I don't.  My thoughts are with everyone who lost loved ones today, and I wish I could give you all a hug.

Slept well last night....I had a odd dream that my brother was dating a hoarder.   :o

Bowling tonight, let's go strikes!  :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2012, 07:47:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, it's Wednesday!  ;D

Today we're going out to an Italian place for lunch.  One of our co-workers has opted to retire, and Friday is his last day.  I believe he wanted to leave a while ago, and when the layoffs happened he was hoping for a package.  That didn't happen, so he stuck it out until now.

Work has been on the busy side as of late, which is why I haven't been here as much as usual.  Yesterday was a rough day, just a lot to do in limited time, so I'm hoping today is better.

Bowling update in my "Striking Out" section of the blog.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2012, 07:42:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Good morning, and happy Thursday.

Here's hoping it's a peaceful Thursday.  The candle is lit for all those who were hurt or killed in the attacks on American Embassies in the Middle East since the news of that dumb movie hit.

There is a "trailer" of the movie (Innocence of Muslims) on You Tube, what a piece of crap!  Badly shot, badly acted, badly produced, and (in my opinion) made for the sole purpose to insult Muslims.

The actors in the film are now coming forward saying the script was re-written and the lines about Islam and Muhammad were added/dubbed in, that they were not in the script.  You can tell by watching the film that the lines are dubbed in and it's just soooo bad.

And now that Reverand who wanted to have a Koran burning in Florida is now in on the act somehow as well.

::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2012, 07:41:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/sea/lowres/sean44l.jpg)

Casual Friday isn't really a big deal for me, I don't have to be in business attire anyway, I always tend to have a casual look.

Glad the weekend is upon us, I want to catch up on sleep.   :laugh:

Found some lottery scratch-off tickets that I forgot I had, so I played them last night and won $33.00.  ;D  I have a few others I've already won on, so my total winnings is $51.00.

I'll be stopping at the store today after the gym to trade them in for new tickets.

;D

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Post by: Kelda on September 14, 2012, 05:01:27 pm

Glad you enjoyed Madonna Chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2012, 07:48:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Welcome back to Monday!

 >:(

I just finished decorating my supervisor's cube, Sunday was her birthday.  I would've decorated it on Friday, but she said you can't celebrate before the birthday arrives.

LOL

Anyway, the bagel pic is for breakfast today.  At work we do this thing where if it's your birthday, you bring in breakfast for everyone, so I'm sure a platter of bagels will arrive with Maria.

;D

I finished my "email Hell" project Friday before leaving, so I'm very happy about that, as it was REALLY starting to grate on my nerves.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2012, 07:44:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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I hope everyone is doing well!

BBP, I just had to bring that little guy over here, since tonight is bowling night.  I think I'm going to try to make that an Iron-on transfer, and get it on some T-Shirts that I'll make for the team.

;D

Yesterday morning about 11 or so I started to feel run down, and that feeling stuck around all day!  Ugh!  I took some meds when I got home, and didn't sleep well last night.

Today I seem to be better, despite lack of sleep.

Hopefully bowling won't be affected.

Pouring rain here today, and it's supposed to do this all day, with high winds.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2012, 08:23:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Happy Hump Day!

;D 

I'm feeling much better today than I have been the past few days!  Monday & Tuesday were "blah" days, but today I'm back to feeling normal.....well....as normal as I can be!

Looking forward to seeing Brokies this weekend, hoping I'm lucky enough to get Jake Gyllenhaal's autograph.  ;D



Saw this picture on Facebook the other day, and had to bring it here, thought it was hysterical!











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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 19, 2012, 09:05:49 pm

 :laugh:   :laugh:

Hi, Chuck!  Just checking in.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2012, 08:04:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://mommynmeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dunkin-doughnuts-doughnuts.jpg)

Everybody dig in!  ;D

So, I hope everyone has good plans for the weekend!   I'll be seeing brokies!  ;D

Now, I have to find my camera!   :o  I took it with me to Indy, but never unpacked it, so it's gotta be around somewhere.

LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2012, 09:42:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://salesmanifestation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/money-shower-460_1208206c.jpg)

It's Friday!  It's pay day!  ;D

I got into work first thing this morning, saw my paycheck in my account, and did my happy dance.

Did my budget stuff, and it's all gone already!  LOL

That's ok though, it's going to good things, my NYC Brokie meet up for the play!

;D

pics will follow!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2012, 07:55:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.glittergraphics99.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/oh-crap-its-monday.gif)

Once again, I'm in my cube!

Had a lot of fun this weekend!  Got to see a bunch of Brokie friends, had some good food and drink, and really enjoyed the play and Jake's performance.

Sunday went out to brunch with Sue (MaineGirl) to Cowgirl Hall of Fame and walked the Highline.

Now, back to the daily grind!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on September 24, 2012, 03:47:56 pm

What a great weekend you've had Chucky......loved all the pics on the other thread....

Did you like the play and Jake's performance?.....just seeing him in the flesh would have been amazing...

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2012, 07:46:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media1.razorplanet.com/share/511994-1866/siteImages/Wheres%20God%20on%20Tuesday.jpg)

I don't know where God was on Tuesday, but I can tell you I wasn't here!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Tuesday at work was busy as Hell!!  I had a new loan closing for $5,750,000.00, and it just seemed to be a Murphy's Law type of thing, what could go wrong, would.  I ended up not leaving until 5:45 yesterday evening, and I usually leave by 4!

 ::)

Then I got home, rushed a dinner, shaved and showered, and had to leave for bowling, which was average last night, but not horrible, so I won't complain!

Hoping that today is more peaceful!

Quote from: Katie77 on September 24, 2012, 03:47:56 pm

What a great weekend you've had Chucky......loved all the pics on the other thread....

Did you like the play and Jake's performance?.....just seeing him in the flesh would have been amazing...

Hiya Sue!  Glad to see ya!    :-*

I enjoyed the play.  I thought it was well done, rather unique, and Jake's acting was great.  His accent was believeable, and his characterizations were on as well.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2012, 08:25:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://studentblogs.longwood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/river_peaceful.jpg)

I did a Google search on 'peaceful' and that's one image that appeared.

I'm hoping for a peaceful day today, quite a few people are out of the office, and I'm hopng that I'll get caught up on stuff.

;D

Dare to dream.

I think I have an uneventful weekend planned, which is good,  I have some stuff to catch up on at home too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on September 27, 2012, 04:13:39 pm

Your peaceful picture is perfect, I felt soothed just looking at it.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2012, 07:42:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Friday Happy Dance!

Hope that everyone is dong well!!!

I have no plans this weekend, so I think I'll be buring some CDs for a friend. 

My coworker is out today, so I have to cover for the whole team.  I hope it's a slow Friday, but I already have some work to do, so I best get to it!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2012, 09:56:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.cablexpress.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pumpkin.jpg)

October is upon us!

>:D

I hope that everyone had a great weekend, and that you got a chance to catch up on whatever it was you needed to catch up on!

My town had their annual "Harvest Fest" this past weekend.  Why they call  it a "harvest fest" I'll never know.  We're a more urban area, and don't grow or harvest anything.

Anyway, I met up with my friends and their kids, and got to play "uncle chuck" for the day.   I took them for some junk food, and on some rides, and shopping at the small booths for jewlery and such.

All in all, a fun weekend.

I also burned a bunch of CDs for my friend who is having a BBQ on the 13th, an "Oktober fest" type thing, so I burned a bunch of polka and "oompah" music to play, as well as pop songs by Falco, Rammstein, Sandra, and Nena.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2012, 10:39:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2012, 09:56:54 am

I also burned a bunch of CDs for my friend who is having a BBQ on the 13th, an "Oktober fest" type thing, so I burned a bunch of polka and "oompah" music to play, as well as pop songs by Falco, Rammstein, Sandra, and Nena.

Cue the balloons. ...  ;D

We hope there will be video of you dancing a polka.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 01, 2012, 02:01:10 pm

Nena??

Really??

What a surprise!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 01, 2012, 05:39:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2012, 10:39:39 am

We hope there will be video of you dancing a polka.  ;D

oooh! yes please!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2012, 07:36:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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*cracks knuckles, flexes fingers, looks around for Big Brother Truman*  >:D  :laugh:

How is everyone today?

it's bowling night, and I hope it goes better tonight!  LOL  Last week wasn't completely awful, but it could definitely be better!

Anyway, this morning is nice and quiet, all the "big guns" are at some breakfast meeting, and won't be back here until noon or so.  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  I hope to get my work done.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2012, 10:39:39 am

Cue the balloons. ...  ;D

All 99 of them!!!

Quote from: Sason on October 01, 2012, 02:01:10 pm

Nena??

Really??

What a surprise!!!   ;D

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Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2012, 10:39:39 am

We hope there will be video of you dancing a polka.  ;D

Quote from: Kelda on October 01, 2012, 05:39:53 pm

oooh! yes please!

Sorry to disappoint, but there will be no video of me doing the polka.  While I used to know how to do it, I am merely providing music for the BBQ and will not be in attendance.  While I was invited, I have a friend arrving from out of town that day, and I'm picking her up at the airport.  She will no doubt be tired after her trip, and i'm sure not in the mood for a Oktoberfest BBQ, so I'm not going to be there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2012, 12:08:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2012, 07:36:40 am

Sorry to disappoint, but there will be no video of me doing the polka.  While I used to know how to do it, I am merely providing music for the BBQ and will not be in attendance.  While I was invited, I have a friend arrving from out of town that day, and I'm picking her up at the airport.  She will no doubt be tired after her trip, and i'm sure not in the mood for a Oktoberfest BBQ, so I'm not going to be there.

No worries. I'm sure someone will be able to accommodate with polka music at some Brokie gathering you attend. We can wait.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 02, 2012, 01:54:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2012, 07:36:40 am

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 ;D  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2012, 07:48:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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How is everyone on this HumpDay?

It is dark and dreary here in NJ!  Ugh!  Oh well, every day can't be a sunny one.

Bowling went well last night.  My average is currently 119.  My first game was a 105  >:( but the follow ups were 137 & 145.   ;D

Made plans with a few of the guys to go out on Saturday as well, so that will be fun!

What's up with you all?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2012, 12:08:19 pm

No worries. I'm sure someone will be able to accommodate with polka music at some Brokie gathering you attend. We can wait.  ;D

I couldn't remember how to polka if my life depended on it, so it will be a loooooooooooooong wait.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2012, 07:51:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.lakearrowhead.com/camping/hightechcamping.jpeg)

This morning I was thinking about how long it has been since I went camping, and decided to search on camping pics, and found this space-age tent.  Kinda cool, huh?

The last time I went camping was in April of '08 with Rich.....it was a small cabin, not a tent....so to me it wasn't really "camping".

:laugh:

Can you imagine a group of Brokies camping in the woods like Jack & Ennis?

How long do you think before we killed each other?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 04, 2012, 12:22:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2012, 07:51:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.lakearrowhead.com/camping/hightechcamping.jpeg)

This morning I was thinking about how long it has been since I went camping, and decided to search on camping pics, and found this space-age tent.  Kinda cool, huh?

The last time I went camping was in April of '08 with Rich.....it was a small cabin, not a tent....so to me it wasn't really "camping".

:laugh:

Can you imagine a group of Brokies camping in the woods like Jack & Ennis?

How long do you think before we killed each other?   :laugh:

or said.. tent dont look right..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 04, 2012, 12:48:12 pm

I love that tent!  Too bad all my stuff won't fit in it.  I'd like to save on rent.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2012, 02:19:15 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 04, 2012, 12:22:23 pm

or said.. tent dont look right..

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2012, 02:20:14 pm

Donna should see that tent. She goes camping all the time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2012, 07:24:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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It's Friday, it's Pay Day, it's a three-day weekend!

;D

I hope you all have great plans for the weekend!  I'll be shopping and out to lunch with some friends from the bowling league!  I also have some CDs to burn.

Much work to do today, so I best get to it!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2012, 12:32:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2012, 07:24:30 am

It's Friday, it's Pay Day, it's a three-day weekend!

Thanks for the reminder that banks are closed Monday. I don't get a three-day weekend now--but I get a four-day weekend at Thanksgiving, and I'll take that over a three-day for Columbus Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 05, 2012, 02:24:23 pm

What difference does it make if banks are open or closed?
I never go in one now.   I had to go to a bank and establish accounts when I moved to NZ but have not been in the door for over 2 years.  I do all my banking (and I have cheque, credit and debit cards and savings in 2 different countries) here on my computer.  I go to the ATM about every 3 weeks. I rarely use my card if the amount is below $20 but see many people using their cards for just a few dollars. A friend who collects on street corners for charities says it is becoming difficult now as people do not have coins to drop in her box. She joked she needs a card machine to wear around her neck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2012, 09:23:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2012, 12:32:25 pm

Thanks for the reminder that banks are closed Monday. I don't get a three-day weekend now--but I get a four-day weekend at Thanksgiving, and I'll take that over a three-day for Columbus Day!

I always work the day after Thanksgiving.  I love being on the office that day!  Most of our clients are closed, so I use it as a "catch up" day.  I get alll my filing done, and other things as well, get no phone calls or requests, get told to leave early, and get paid for the full day.

;D

Quote from: brian on October 05, 2012, 02:24:23 pm

What difference does it make if banks are open or closed?
I never go in one now.   I had to go to a bank and establish accounts when I moved to NZ but have not been in the door for over 2 years.  I do all my banking (and I have cheque, credit and debit cards and savings in 2 different countries) here on my computer.  I go to the ATM about every 3 weeks. I rarely use my card if the amount is below $20 but see many people using their cards for just a few dollars. A friend who collects on street corners for charities says it is becoming difficult now as people do not have coins to drop in her box. She joked she needs a card machine to wear around her neck.

You'd be surprised how many people still use branches.  I generally see people in my local branch.

My position at the bank is helping commercial clients with their banking, so I basically do the work so they don't have to go to the branch.  :laugh:


Thought you all would find this funny.  When I was in Chicago in November last year, I had purchased a pack of zombies.  I thought they were funny, but had no idea what to really do with them.

I decided I'm going to use them to decorate my cube for Halloween.   :laugh:  So when I go to work on Tuesday, these little guys will be around the edges of my cube.


(http://static.neatoshop.com/images/product/50/650/Glow-in-the-Dark-Zombies-Playset_2492-l.jpg?v=2492)


Last week, I happened to be searching online, and I found this to go with them.  The "Horrified B-Movie Victims" package.   :laugh:


(http://static.neatoshop.com/images/product/15/715/Horrified-B-Movie-Victims-Playset_2737-l.jpg?v=2737)

I'll pose them running from the zombies.



There's another set as well, but I didn't get them.  The "Angry Mob" set. 



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2012, 09:43:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 05, 2012, 09:23:35 pm

I always work the day after Thanksgiving.  I love being on the office that day!  Most of our clients are closed, so I use it as a "catch up" day.  I get alll my filing done, and other things as well, get no phone calls or requests, get told to leave early, and get paid for the full day.

;D

I'm glad you're happy. I'll take a full, paid holiday, making for a four-day weekend, over that situation any time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 06, 2012, 08:52:53 am

Chuck, you are so adorable.  ;D  Can't wait to see the pics of your finished Halloween cube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2012, 05:58:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.moxieq.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hot-chocolate.jpg)

It's cool, damp and rainy here in NJ, the perfect day for some hot chocolate.  I think I'll make myself a mug of it tonight.

;D

So far it's been a busy weekend!  Went out on Saturday with friends from the bowling league.  We went shopping/antiquing, and then had a nice dinner together, got home about 8:30 or so.

I got three new pairs of jeans, some key lime fudge, a jar of homemade blackberry jam, and a jar of homemade "blended honey".....pure honey blended with fresh blueberries.

Today I decorated the front of the house for Halloween.

;D


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/BM%20Haunted%20House/IMG-20121007-00091.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 08, 2012, 07:33:54 am

Quote from: brian on October 05, 2012, 02:24:23 pm

What difference does it make if banks are open or closed?
I never go in one now.   I had to go to a bank and establish accounts when I moved to NZ but have not been in the door for over 2 years.  I do all my banking (and I have cheque, credit and debit cards and savings in 2 different countries) here on my computer.  I go to the ATM about every 3 weeks. I rarely use my card if the amount is below $20 but see many people using their cards for just a few dollars. A friend who collects on street corners for charities says it is becoming difficult now as people do not have coins to drop in her box. She joked she needs a card machine to wear around her neck.

I am with you Brian, its rare thing for me to go to the bank, everything done is online, I used to use telephone banking but haven't done that for years now. As for the collector for charity - yup I can imagine she has problems getting any change, a mobile eftpos machine around the neck is the answer for sure. Hope you are warm down South? Winter hasn't let us go just yet. Its bucketing down outside but the humidity is 92% - wipes brow

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 08, 2012, 07:34:35 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on October 06, 2012, 08:52:53 am

Chuck, you are so adorable.  ;D  Can't wait to see the pics of your finished Halloween cube.

Yup, waiting for the pics!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2012, 01:10:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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How is everyone today?

Oh, a day off to sleep in is always good!  Managed to get some work done, need to get some cleaning done, and then some other work too.

My new T-shirt arrived today!


;D


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"Don't make me clutch my pearls!"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: ZK on October 08, 2012, 07:33:54 am

I am with you Brian, its rare thing for me to go to the bank, everything done is online, I used to use telephone banking but haven't done that for years now. As for the collector for charity - yup I can imagine she has problems getting any change, a mobile eftpos machine around the neck is the answer for sure. Hope you are warm down South? Winter hasn't let us go just yet. Its bucketing down outside but the humidity is 92% - wipes brow

Winter hasn't let you go yet, and for us, it's getting ready to arrive.  It's been getting much colder during the days here, and the nights as well.

Quote from: Mandy21 on October 06, 2012, 08:52:53 am

Chuck, you are so adorable.  ;D  Can't wait to see the pics of your finished Halloween cube.

Quote from: ZK on October 08, 2012, 07:34:35 am

Yup, waiting for the pics!!!

I'll be taking pics tomorrow at work.  I'll be at work earlier in the morning, and I'll decorate and snap some pics before others arrive.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 08, 2012, 01:52:42 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/001.jpg)

Ha! Love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 08, 2012, 02:09:15 pm

Quote from: ZK on October 08, 2012, 07:33:54 am

Hope you are warm down South? Winter hasn't let us go just yet. Its bucketing down outside but the humidity is 92% - wipes brow

Yes, Matt,  raining down here, we had snow on Saturday but it did not settle. I do not get as excited as last year but I still love watching it fall. Am expecting a call soon to say our hike for today has been cancelled. However I was not going anyway as I have a ticket to the Vienna Boys Choir tonight and do not want to fall asleep. Then tomorrow night I am going to "Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat". Dress rehearsal for next April when I have tickets for 3 operas in a row over 3 nights in Vienna.
Daylight saving started here just over a week ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 08, 2012, 02:16:50 pm

The t-shirt is hilarious, Chuck!  Love it!   :laugh: :laugh:

Is the pic taken in the cellar where you normally dwellar?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2012, 03:23:58 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 08, 2012, 01:52:42 pm

Ha! Love it!

Quote from: Sason on October 08, 2012, 02:16:50 pm

The t-shirt is hilarious, Chuck!  Love it!   :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks!   ;D

Quote from: Sason on October 08, 2012, 02:16:50 pm

Is the pic taken in the cellar where you normally dwellar?

Why....yes.....yes it is.  ;D

Quote from: brian on October 08, 2012, 02:09:15 pm

Yes, Matt,  raining down here, we had snow on Saturday but it did not settle. I do not get as excited as last year but I still love watching it fall. Am expecting a call soon to say our hike for today has been cancelled. However I was not going anyway as I have a ticket to the Vienna Boys Choir tonight and do not want to fall asleep. Then tomorrow night I am going to "Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat". Dress rehearsal for next April when I have tickets for 3 operas in a row over 3 nights in Vienna.    Daylight saving started here just over a week ago.

Sounds great, Brian!  And your post made me laugh, allow me to explain.

Years ago comedian Eddie Murphy used to have a bit/song that he did called "Boogie In Your Butt".....it was basically making fun of the lyrics in disco music.  Putting the "boogie in your butt" means making it move to the beat.....Eddie made the lyric literal, and started listing things to put in your butt. 

"Put an alligator in your butt....put a radiator in your butt...put a light in your butt....make it bright in your butt."

:laugh:

Anyway, one night I was hanging out with friends, and someone mentioned this song, and we started to ad-lib lyrics, seeing who could come up with the most ridiculous thin to put in the butt.  There were two exchanges that made people laugh out loud, both me and my friend Corrine were the creators.

Cor:  Put Robert Stack in your butt.
Me:  Robtera Flack in your butt.

Cor:  Put a live wire, in your butt.
Me:  Vienna Boys Choir, in your butt!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2012, 07:54:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Rains and grey skies continue here in NJ!  Not sure when it will let up, as I haven't paid any attention to the news.

Hope that you all had a great weekend, and that everyone is well!

The Halloween decorations are up in my cube, and as promised, here are pictures.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/1.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/2.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/3.jpg)


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 09, 2012, 11:24:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2012, 07:54:00 am

The Halloween decorations are up in my cube, and as promised, here are pictures.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/1.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/2.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/3.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/4.jpg)

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Wonderfully tasteful and engaging, Chuck!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 09, 2012, 05:04:52 pm

I would be very afraid to work in that bank!!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2012, 07:34:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n2/hunnybunnnz/backgrounds/rain-clouds-enjoy-water.png)

Rain clouds are still here today, but I undertand they are leaving by this afternoon.

We'll see!

Bowling went ok last night, but could've been better.  I was under average for two of the games, and then got a 138, which is 17 pins above average.

The shirt was a big hit, It got a lot of laughs from people.

Two of the people I report to are on vacation this week, so I'm hoping for a quiet week so I can get everything done.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 10, 2012, 10:31:57 am

Love your cube, Chuck!  Would be fun working in a cube like that.  Do all your coworkers enjoy it too?

Saw a rather goofy joke on FB yesterday, bowling-themed:

People should wear bowling shoes on a first date... just to SPARE themselves the embarrassment when they STRIKE out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2012, 09:09:49 pm

1) open Google
2) click images
3) search "completely wrong"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ifyoucantfixit on October 10, 2012, 10:02:22 pm

      We are going to have significanct rain on Friday.  It is the first rain we have had since June.  It is supposed to rain for five days or more.  It has
been a great summer, but I am ready for the rain to return.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 10, 2012, 11:17:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 10, 2012, 09:09:49 pm

1) open Google
2) click images
3) search "completely wrong"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Couldn't agree more!  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2012, 07:32:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

I had mail from the beyond yesterday!   :laugh:

I was cleaning out my bedroom, going through drawers and getting rid of stuff I no longer wanted/needed.  Anyway, I came across an unopened letter from Rich.  I was puzzled, as I didn't remember receiving one from him, and I immediately hoped it wasn't something that at the time was urgent.  The only thing I could think of was that I was cleaning the room in a hurry and accidentally stuffed the letter in the drawer.

I opened it, and a lottery ticket fell out, with a letter saying I was supposed to buy two tickets, send one back to him, and then one to someone else and this whole lottery chain would be started.

Then I remembered the letter.   ::) :laugh:  The day it arrived I had called Rich for something, and I told him I got the letter but hadn't opened it yet, and he told me about the lottery chain.

I scratched off the ticket, it wasn't a winner, but how funny would've it been if it was?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2012, 10:17:40 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 11, 2012, 12:25:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 10, 2012, 09:09:49 pm

1) open Google
2) click images
3) search "completely wrong"

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh:

Like your cubical Chuck..

And bah! Thats a shame about the lottery ticket, but a nice reminder of Rich nonetheless.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2012, 07:53:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5075188814_1c59792d59.jpg)

Remembering Matthew Shepard today.

I wish I had something meaningful to say, but I don't.  I hope he's at peace, and proud of his mother's actions in the wake of his murder.

I hope everyone has good plans for the weekend. 

I may not be around much next week, I have an out of town guest arriving tomorrow evening, and she's staying with me until the 21st.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 12, 2012, 08:31:18 am

Heya Chuckie,
head over to the NYC gathering thread, when you find the time. I have a couple of pics of you. Also have a funny one, where you look like you were praying. :laugh: It's on page 55.

Here's a nice one:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/New%20York%202012/CIMG8617_zpse180ff02.jpg)

Have a great weekend and a wonderful time with your friend! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 13, 2012, 10:57:48 am

From Belfast Telegraph: - Good for her!


Madonna leaves Sean Penn 'panting'

Saturday, 13 October 2012



Sean Penn "clutched his chest" while watching his ex-wife Madonna's racy concert.

Madonna performed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday night and Sean was front row and centre.

The 52-year-old actor and the 54-year-old singer were married from 1985 to 1989 and experienced a tumultuous union.

The pair were deeply in love even though their marriage didn't work out and Sean apparently couldn't get enough of watching his former flame onstage.

"He was practically panting," witness told Radar Online.

"Every time she thrusted or bent over, he was like 'Oh, man! I can't take this! She is too hot!'

"At one point she stared Sean dead in the face, smiled, unzipped her pants, and mooned the crowd, but it was really like she was mooning Sean! He laughed and clutched his chest like he was going to pass out. She was wearing a black lacey thong, and her butt looked perfect! So smooth and tight? like a 20-year-old's!"

After the show, Sean was absolutely effusive.

Many thought he looked like a young man with an intense crush.

"Sean was like a teenage boy meeting his idol. [He was] gushing," another source detailed.

"It was amusing, and kind of cute.

"And it didn't end there! Sean was later witnessed going into Madonna's trailer for what we can only assume was a very special catch up!"

© Cover Media



Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/madonna-leaves-sean-penn-panting-16223898.html#ixzz29Bq680YL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 18, 2012, 04:54:28 pm

You've been quiet chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 18, 2012, 06:27:47 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 18, 2012, 04:54:28 pm

You've been quiet chuck!

Maybe he's still clutching his pearls after meeting Jake!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 19, 2012, 03:42:58 pm

Quote from: Meryl on October 18, 2012, 06:27:47 pm

Maybe he's still clutching his pearls after meeting Jake!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 19, 2012, 06:00:22 pm

Quote from: Meryl on October 18, 2012, 06:27:47 pm

Maybe he's still clutching his pearls after meeting Jake!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2012, 09:53:01 am

:laugh:

My friend Catia is still in town, she goes back home to Italy tomorrow afternoon, I'll be able to post more regularly then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2012, 03:15:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.sogoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/ketchup.gif)

No, the bottle of  ketchup is not a "Brokeback-condiment" reference.   :laugh:

I posted it because I have to play "catch-up" here at work!  Piles of paperwork left for me, and about 175 emails that I had to sift through and see who needed answers and who didn't.

Sometimes you have to wonder whether or not it's actually worth it to be away from work, with everything that needs to be caught up on when you get back.

That being said, vacation (stay-cation) was really enjoyable, but very tiring, and I fell asleep once I went to bed last night.  Apparently I was a surperb tour guide, and managed to hit all of the stops that Catia wanted to see, as well as getting Jake's autograph and a pic of him putting said autograph on Catia's pic.

3rd season of The Walking Dead has started, so far I've really enjoyed it, it's going to be interesting to see where they are going to take this season.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 22, 2012, 03:48:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2012, 03:15:54 pm

but very tiring, and I fell asleep once I went to bed last night. 

Ain't that how it's supposed to be? :laugh:
What do you do all the other nights in your  - oh wait, I take the question back.  :-X
;) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 22, 2012, 03:49:45 pm

Ive got the walking dead fiest episode recorded ready to watch later tonight! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 22, 2012, 04:06:45 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 22, 2012, 03:48:43 pm

Ain't that how it's supposed to be? :laugh:
What do you do all the other nights in your  - oh wait, I take the question back.  :-X
;) :laugh:

 ::) :laugh: >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2012, 07:44:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.avca.org/includes/media/images/bowling.jpg)

How is everyone tonight?

I think I've decided on a Halloween costume.  LOL  The bowlers are celebrating on Mischief Night (30th) as that is our usual bowling night, so the theme for the night is "Mischeivious" and there is a prize for the "most mischievious" costume.

I was going to go as Dennis The Menace, but I couldn't find a costume for him anywhere.  My supervisor suggested Bart Simpson.  I think we have a winner.

:laugh:

(http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens1554923module8594416photo_bart-simpson.jpg1204919072)

I have blue shorts and a plain red t-shirt.  I just need a skateboard and maybe a slingshot.  Also, if I can get it, a Bart Simpson mask, or maybe just the top of his head for the points.  Worse comes to worse, I could find some yellow poster board and make one of my own. 

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2012, 03:15:54 pm

I fell asleep once I went to bed last night.

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 22, 2012, 03:48:43 pm

Ain't that how it's supposed to be? :laugh:
What do you do all the other nights in your  - oh wait, I take the question back.  :-X
;) :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on October 22, 2012, 04:06:45 pm

::) :laugh: >:D

::)

I have insomnia.  If I don't take some sleeping pills before I go to bed, it's no unusual for me to stay awake, or toss and turn all night.

Quote from: Kelda on October 22, 2012, 03:49:45 pm

Ive got the walking dead fiest episode recorded ready to watch later tonight! :)

Ooooh, did you like it?  I really liked the first two episoes, but I wonder if they are changing Rick too much now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2012, 07:47:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~jdigney/images/jack.jpg)

Yup, it's Halloween time, so that's why the change in my avatar and user name (my "costume") and the text under my avatar.

;D

I don't know if anyone else is doing it, but what the hell?  :laugh:

For those who don't know, I"m "Rick Grimes", the sherrif survivor of the zombie plague in The Walking Dead.

;D

I'm tired today, ugh!  Late night bowling, but it went well!  Look in my Striking Out section for updates.

how is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 24, 2012, 06:29:11 pm

I did! And the people - prisoners? - at the end!! oooh!!

The second episode airs on Sunday here..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2012, 07:45:24 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 24, 2012, 06:29:11 pm

I did! And the people - prisoners? - at the end!! oooh!!

The second episode airs on Sunday here..

Wait until you see the second!  ;D

The third airs on Sunday here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on October 24, 2012, 08:47:22 pm

Quote from: Rick Grimes on October 05, 2012, 09:23:35 pm

Thought you all would find this funny.  When I was in Chicago in November last year, I had purchased a pack of zombies.  I thought they were funny, but had no idea what to really do with them.

I decided I'm going to use them to decorate my cube for Halloween.   :laugh:  So when I go to work on Tuesday, these little guys will be around the edges of my cube.

I remember those, Chuck!   ;D

Glad you found a good use for them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2012, 07:27:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.supraterranean.com/wp-content/themes/linoluna/images/slideshows/20100928_whirlwind.jpg)

I searched for "whirlwind" and this cool lookin' image came up.

Not exactly what I was looking for, but close enough.  Especially with the threat of bad weather approaching.

Welcome home Debbie!  Nice to see you back!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  My plans are kind of "up in the air" at the moment, but I do have a small dinner party to go to on Saturday night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2012, 07:47:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmra99nAyH1qhotp9.gif)

Friday Happy Dance!

I'm still not used to seeing "Rick Grimes" as my user name, and every time I see it here I think "Who the heck is that?"   :laugh:

Well, I'm assuming you all have heard that we're bracing for a big storm here in NJ!  Even Matthew sent me a message from NZ saying he heard about it.

Rains are supposed to start Sunday, and go through Wednesday!  :o  Very high winds as well.  From what I saw the eye will hit the southern part of NJ, I live in the Northern, but it will still be bad.

I will gas up the car today, and probably stay close to home, if not at home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 26, 2012, 09:55:30 am

Quote from: Rick Grimes link=topic=13511.msg639449#msg639449
I will gas up the car today, and probably stay close to home, if not at home!
[/quote

Are you planning to DRIVE to your cellar, Dorothy?

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 26, 2012, 03:29:57 pm

Take care Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on October 26, 2012, 06:41:28 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 26, 2012, 03:29:57 pm

Take care Chuck!

Long time no posting from me,but wanted to say stay safe in the storm,I've been reading all about it here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on October 27, 2012, 01:00:24 pm

Appropriately, I have a ticket to "The Tempest" at the Metropolitan Opera on Wednesday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 27, 2012, 06:16:52 pm

Quote from: optom3 on October 26, 2012, 06:41:28 pm

Long time no posting from me,but wanted to say stay safe in the storm,I've been reading all about it here.

My thoughts too.....was reading news last night about this dam storm and the amount of area it may spread to, and immediately I thought of all my Brokie friends over there, and hope that they and their loved ones, will all be safe and away from any danger....xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 28, 2012, 01:12:22 am

Hey Guys I am thinking about all our Brokies and their family and friends, take care and keep safe xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2012, 03:59:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wlrn/files/styles/card_280/public/201210/hurricane%20symbol_2.jpg)

We're all prepared at the DiGuilio household for the approach of Sandy. (AKA - The Frankenstorm)  The pantry's stocked, laundry done, candles and batteries at hand, and anything in the basment that could be damaged is up high.

Quote from: Kelda on October 26, 2012, 03:29:57 pm

Take care Chuck!

Quote from: optom3 on October 26, 2012, 06:41:28 pm

Long time no posting from me,but wanted to say stay safe in the storm,I've been reading all about it here.

Quote from: Meryl on October 27, 2012, 01:00:24 pm

Appropriately, I have a ticket to "The Tempest" at the Metropolitan Opera on Wednesday!

Quote from: Katie77 on October 27, 2012, 06:16:52 pm

My thoughts too.....was reading news last night about this dam storm and the amount of area it may spread to, and immediately I thought of all my Brokie friends over there, and hope that they and their loved ones, will all be safe and away from any danger....xxx

Quote from: ZK on October 28, 2012, 01:12:22 am

Hey Guys I am thinking about all our Brokies and their family and friends, take care and keep safe xx

Thanks for the good wishes everyone!  It's now about 10 minutes to 4:00 on the East coast, and the wind is picking up, and the skies are very dark. 

I've spent the day at my Aunt Irene's and Uncle Ray's place.  They live in a flood zone, and they have no basement, so we went there to help them move all their good furniture from the 1st floor to the second, pack up their cabinets, and move any electrical things that we could up to the next floor.

For those who haven't followed this storm, they are calling it "Frankenstorm" because it's made up of so many differnet things.

Start with Sandy, an ordinary late summer hurricane from the tropics, moving north up the East Coast. Bring in a high pressure ridge of air centered around Greenland that blocks the hurricane's normal out-to-sea path and steers it west toward land.
 
Add a wintry cold front moving in from the west that helps pull Sandy inland and mix in a blast of Arctic air from the north for one big collision. Add a full moon and its usual effect, driving high tides. Factor in immense waves commonly thrashed up by a huge hurricane plus massive gale-force winds.

NJ is currently under a state of emergency.  NJ Transit public busses are stopping service by midnight tonight.  In NYC, subways are shutting down at 7, and busses at 9.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 28, 2012, 04:29:35 pm

It really sounds disastrous.  :(

Stay safe Chuck, and Chuck-family!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2012, 08:18:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wlrn/files/styles/card_280/public/201210/hurricane%20symbol_2.jpg)

I hope that everyone has made the necessary preparations if they are in the path of this storm.

I'm currently wondering if my bosses will face some 'trouble'......I received a text last night saying our office is closed.   We also have an 888 number to call for severe weather.  When I called that number today, they said only three offices were closed, all in Pennsylvania, so someone in my office made the executive decision that we would be closed.

No rain here yet, but the wind is picking up.  I'll report in as often as I can, to let everyone know I still have power.  LOL  If I lose power, I can post with my Blackberry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2012, 12:26:21 pm

Quote from: Rick Grimes on October 29, 2012, 08:18:06 am

I'll report in as often as I can, to let everyone know I still have power.  LOL  If I lose power, I can post with my Blackberry.

Yes, please do report in. Stay safe! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2012, 01:27:08 pm

So far so good in my neck of the woods, currently 1:30 pm.

We're being pelted with heavy rains and gusting winds, but not the scary speeds they've been promising.  However, we're told the worst is yet to come.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2012, 04:18:56 pm

Well it's about 15 minutes after 4:00 here in Bloomfield....we can hear the wind gusting outside, and the rain continues to pound.

A number of friends in this area have posted on Facebook that they've lost power, or it's flickering on and off.  So far, we haven't had that problem.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 29, 2012, 07:20:35 pm

In Australia we are getting live news from New Jersey at the moment.....

A lot of water on the ground out there.....stay high and dry Chucky....xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2012, 07:23:45 pm

Hiya darlin'!

Yes, we're high and dry at the moment (7:30 Monday evening).   Heavy rain and winds are beating us, sirens going off in the distance.

We've had the lights flicker off and on a few times, but we've not lost power and so far, we are ok.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2012, 08:15:35 pm

Just looked out the back door, and there are trees not too far away that are glowing yellow.  I'm guessing that one or more lines are down, and the juice is hitting the wet ground.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 29, 2012, 09:14:19 pm

Quote from: Rick Grimes on October 29, 2012, 08:15:35 pm

Just looked out the back door, and there are trees not too far away that are glowing yellow.  I'm guessing that one or more lines are down, and the juice is hitting the wet ground.

You just shut that bloody door, and stay inside where its safe and dry.....

The whole world is watching what is going on, our TV stations have non stop coverage, so we are with you and thinking of you by the minute....xxxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 29, 2012, 09:49:10 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 29, 2012, 09:14:19 pm

You just shut that bloody door, and stay inside where its safe and dry.....

The whole world is watching what is going on, our TV stations have non stop coverage, so we are with you and thinking of you by the minute....xxxx

I am with Sue, Shut the bloody door and stay inside, keep safe buddy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 30, 2012, 05:02:10 am

Mornin Buddy....hope you have had some sleep, and woken to a more peaceful day.....hope you and your loved ones are safe...xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2012, 06:20:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wlrn/files/styles/card_280/public/201210/hurricane%20symbol_2.jpg)

Thanks again for the messages of concern.

Last night a number of my friends lost power, and they're not sure how long it will be until they get it back.

we were lucky here, we had power through the night.  Not sure what kind of damage is around the neighborhood.  Our house appears to be fine.

I got a text from my supervisor that the office is closed today, so no work again.  Fine by me, I'll still be paid for the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on October 30, 2012, 01:01:37 pm

Am really really really pleased to hear you and your family are okay. My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the storm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 30, 2012, 01:49:22 pm

Yes, am also pleased. I have a friend who lives on waterfront at Rehoboath (sp?) Delaware. They evacuated on Saturday night  - 2 women and 3 dogs to friends more inland. Went back to get something Sunday morning but water already in street. While they are safe, I am worried about their house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 30, 2012, 04:22:42 pm

Just received this from my friend
But, we're going home. Our wee cottage on the Quiet Marsh on the Big Water on Rehoboth Bay is safe and sound and so are we.

I'm not whispering that news. I'm shouting it from the rooftops.

Can you hear me?

We're going home!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 30, 2012, 05:24:42 pm

Yeah......have the day off Chucky, you deserve it......xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2012, 07:37:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.laurabermanfortgang.com/ameaningfullife/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Candle-in-Dark.jpg)

Happy Halloween and Happy Hump Day!!!

Well, the candle isn't for me.  We have full power here, never lost it.  It's for people who still don't have power, it's still unknown when they will have power.

According to our hotline, my office is still without power, so this is day 3 that the office is closed.  I'm hoping that our clients are able to get help from the customer service line.

I'll be driving to my frineds' Mike & Cor's place.  They have no power, so I'm going to pick up their laptops and phones so they can charge them.

Quote from: ZK on October 30, 2012, 01:01:37 pm

Am really really really pleased to hear you and your family are okay. My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the storm

Quote from: brian on October 30, 2012, 01:49:22 pm

Yes, am also pleased. I have a friend who lives on waterfront at Rehoboath (sp?) Delaware. They evacuated on Saturday night  - 2 women and 3 dogs to friends more inland. Went back to get something Sunday morning but water already in street. While they are safe, I am worried about their house.

Quote from: brian on October 30, 2012, 04:22:42 pm

Just received this from my friend
But, we're going home. Our wee cottage on the Quiet Marsh on the Big Water on Rehoboth Bay is safe and sound and so are we.

I'm not whispering that news. I'm shouting it from the rooftops.

Can you hear me?

We're going home!!!!!

Quote from: Katie77 on October 30, 2012, 05:24:42 pm

Yeah......have the day off Chucky, you deserve it......xx

Thanks for all the kind messages!  We are all ok here at my house, others are not as fortunate.  Brian, I'm glad to hear your friends were able to go home!  I hope they didn't have too much damage to deal with!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on October 31, 2012, 02:29:41 pm

The damage in your surrounding area is unbelievable.....so much devatation.
Very glad that you and your family are doing ok.
We will keep our fingers crossed that things will get better weatherwise.
Take care, Chuck! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2012, 08:00:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://lbcblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/april_francis.jpg)

November 1st is here, All Saints Day.  Hope that everyone had a safe Halloween.

Quote from: bentgyro on October 31, 2012, 02:29:41 pm

The damage in your surrounding area is unbelievable.....so much devatation.  Very glad that you and your family are doing ok.  We will keep our fingers crossed that things will get better weatherwise.  Take care, Chuck! :)

Thanks darlin'!  :-*

Things continue to be a mess here.  My office is closed again, it still has no power.  I was debating going in anyway, just to get filing and stuff done, but then I saw a news story about gas shortages here in NJ.  It's not that there is no gas, but rather a large number of stations still have no power, and if there's no power, they can't pump gas.  The stations that are powered don't have enough to supply everyone, there are long lines and what little gas is there is being rationed off.

I filled my tank before the storm, and I've done very little driving since, so I still have about 3/4 of a tank of gas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 01, 2012, 02:08:42 pm

Oh my. Glad you're foresighted and were prepared!
Hope life will return to more normal soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2012, 03:00:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.laurabermanfortgang.com/ameaningfullife/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Candle-in-Dark.jpg)

Let me tell you about my day.

 ::)

This entire week we didn't have power, and so we weren't at the office.  I got up this morning at my usual time, and I called my phone in my cubicle.  Doing that on prior days, I could see the phone was out, so I could assume that the building had no power.  An hour later, I called the Emergency Hotline, and found out that our office was open and operating at usual hours.  I got dressed, and went to work.

I got to the area, and all the buildings were dark.  No street lamps or traffic lights.  Long lines for the gas stations.

I got to my office building to see that there was a huge generator, and that was what was powering the building.  ::)  I got to the building, and waved my magnetic key to get it, and got no repsonse.  It was 7:00am.  I made a few calls and did alll that I could, but there was no getting into the building.  Finally at 8:30 (yes, an hour and half later) a maintainence worker came and let us into the building.  The problem was that power was restored last night, and went out again.  When it was restored the second time, it screwed up the magnetic locks.

I got to my cube at 8:30 and turned on the computer, to see the system was down.  We couldn't use the programs we use to monitor loans, checking and savings accounts, no email, and no phones, & no heat.

::)

I called my coworkers to give them a status so they would know not to come in just yet, and I did what I could do.  At 9:00am the system was up, and I was able to start replying to the 200 emails that accumulated in the 4 days I was away from the office.  Two hours later we had an hour long meeting via conference call with the team members who couldn't get to work either because of power issues at their homes, or shortage of gas.  Conference calll ended at 12:00.  We were deciding what to do for lunch when at 12:00, we were plunged back into darkness.  The generator had run out of gas, and was now worthless.

::)

We walked to lunch, sat and ate together, and found that we would not be getting power back today, so we left the office at 2:30.

Total waste of a day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 02, 2012, 03:39:09 pm

And for that you had to use some of your precious petrol?

What a shame.   >:(

Hopefully things are working better on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 02, 2012, 03:45:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 02, 2012, 03:00:08 pm

I got to my cube at 8:30 and turned on the computer, to see the system was down.  We couldn't use the programs we use to monitor loans, checking and savings accounts, no email, and no phones, & no heat.

I called my coworkers to give them a status so they would know not to come in just yet, and I did what I could do.  At 9:00am the system was up, and I was able to start replying to the 200 emails that accumulated in the 4 days I was away from the office.  Two hours later we had an hour long meeting via conference call with the team members who couldn't get to work either because of power issues at their homes, or shortage of gas.  Conference calll ended at 12:00.  We were deciding what to do for lunch when at 12:00, we were plunged back into darkness.  The generator had run out of gas, and was now worthless.

This sounds like a good day in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 02, 2012, 04:15:55 pm

Oh Chucky...it seems that the aftermath of this terrible storm, holds more confusion than the storm itself, and I feel sorry for everyone over there going through similar things as they try to get back some normality to their lives.

Hopefully the weekend will give the public utilities some time to get things into some order and get some services back running.

You have done all you can possibly do, and your committment to get back to work, should be commended by your employers.

Hope things are back to normal soon....xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 03, 2012, 01:32:45 pm

I'm curious....did any intrepid trick or treaters come to your door?
I did my usual sneaking around my dark house after work and watching tv in my bedroom.
I don't encourage kids to come to my house because I don't buy candy as I know who would get to eat most of it! ::)
Hope your everyday life gets back to normal!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2012, 02:33:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Yesterday NJ started rationing gas, using an odd/even system.  If the last number on your car's license plate is an odd number, you can buy gas on certain days.  The other days belong to cars with even number plates.

On the 8th I'm leaving to the UK for the Brokie gathering.  I'm hoping that by the time I return home, everyone will have power and the rationing is done away with.   I currently have a full tank of gas, and I don't conceive of going through it on just Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, so I don't need to worry about that.

Quote from: bentgyro on November 03, 2012, 01:32:45 pm

I'm curious....did any intrepid trick or treaters come to your door?  I did my usual sneaking around my dark house after work and watching tv in my bedroom.  I don't encourage kids to come to my house because I don't buy candy as I know who would get to eat most of it! ::)   Hope your everyday life gets back to normal!

I can't remember what day "Halloween" is supposed to be now.  It hasn't happened yet, but I have candy set aside if trick-or-treaters to come.  If they don't the extras will come to work and shared with coworkers.

Everyday life is getting back to normal, slowly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 04, 2012, 06:08:04 pm

You are off to the UK????

Wow Chucky.....you certainly do more travelling than just around a coffee cup, thats for sure..

How exciting.....cant wait to see another lot of pics.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2012, 07:28:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/metalhead_xox/Animated%20Gifs/plane2u.gif)

Monday has returned!  ;D

I'm posting earlier than I usually do here, as I may not have the time to do so from work.  I have only three days before I fly out to London.

;D

With not being at work last week with the storm, my cubicle is a mess and I have three days to get everything done that I need to.  Ugh!  I'm hoping that I'll be able to get into the building very quickly, and then get right to work in my cube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 05, 2012, 04:43:50 pm

Well, good luck with that, Chuck, and see you soon!!   ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2012, 05:26:23 pm

Enjoy Chuck! (and Paul!!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 05, 2012, 05:31:17 pm

Not me?   :-\

You want me to not enjoy myself?   :(














 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 05, 2012, 06:22:51 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 05, 2012, 05:26:23 pm

Enjoy Chuck! (and Paul!!)

Sorry we'll miss you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 05, 2012, 07:31:58 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 05, 2012, 06:22:51 pm

Sorry we'll miss you!

me too xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2012, 08:18:44 pm

I'll be getting my exercise tonight.  "Halloween" was postponed to tonight.  My family is out, so I'm the one doing the candy shift.  LOL 

I'm in the basement, but our doorbell is very loud, so I left a sign on the door letting trick-or-treaters know I'm in the basement, and can hear the bell.  If they ring it and wait a few minutes, I'll be up to bring them candy.

I've been up the stairs three times so far.  LOL  I've had about 6 kids.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2012, 07:39:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's election day!  Get out and vote!!!

Ended up having about 15 or so trick-or-treaters, which isn't bad considering it wasn't Halloween.  LOL

The polls open in my town at 7, so I'll be there beforfe work to cast my vote and then head out to work, staying in my cube all day to get everything done.  Running out of time, Thursday morning is coming fast. 

I'll be packing tonight, it will keep me from watching the TV obsessively.

This pic is not meant to be political, I just thought the expressionn on the baby's face is sooo funny, and the fact that the text has him "saying" 'shit' puts it over the top!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 06, 2012, 08:40:19 am

That picture makes me  :laugh: !

So was it an official  neighbourhood thing to do Halloween a few days late?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2012, 09:03:11 am

Quote from: Kelda on November 06, 2012, 08:40:19 am

That picture makes me  :laugh: !

So was it an official  neighbourhood thing to do Halloween a few days late?

I think it was pretty much a statewide thing, given the circumstances.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2012, 12:31:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, vacation is over, I'm back in my cube.  LOL

I had about 214 emails waiting for me, however, my cube was kept reasonably clean, so I don't have many messes to clean up!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Tomorrow is Friday already, and payday!  (does happy dance) and then next week is Thanksgiving, and I'll have an early day on Friday, plus a quiet one.

So, tell me, how are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 15, 2012, 05:05:01 pm

Wow.....talk about just popping over to London for a few days...... :o

Cant believe you are back, and back at work too....

Soooooo....what did you do over there Chucky?  (or did I miss that)....hope it was fun....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2012, 12:18:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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It's Friday, it's Pay Day!!!

I hope everyone has some cool things planned for the weekend.

I've got a date on Saturday night.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 16, 2012, 02:38:46 pm

Good for you!
My girlfriends and I are going to a concert with the Powder Blues Band.
Have fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 16, 2012, 04:40:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 16, 2012, 12:18:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

I've got a date on Saturday night.  ;D

More information please.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2012, 08:09:19 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on November 16, 2012, 02:38:46 pm

Good for you!
My girlfriends and I are going to a concert with the Powder Blues Band.
Have fun!

Oh, that sounds interesting.....Powder Blues Band.  I'm assuming it's blues music?

Quote from: Katie77 on November 16, 2012, 04:40:04 pm

ore information please.........

Not much to tell at the moment.  We met on Match.com, his name is Pete, he lives about an hour from me.  We've been chatting for almost a month now.  We wanted to meet three weekends ago, but that's when Hurricane Sandy hit.  We planned for the next weekend, but there were still issues meeting because of the gas shortages.  Couldn't meet last weekend because I was in London.

We're meeting tomorrow night for dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 17, 2012, 11:03:30 am

Good luck tonight, Chuck.  Seems life has been a bit lonely for you lately, boyfriend/companion-wise.  Hope this goes well.

Any jet lag?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2012, 12:48:05 am

Back from my date....it went well......dinner went on for almost 4 hours, and I got a few good night kisses at the end.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 18, 2012, 01:22:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2012, 12:48:05 am

Back from my date....it went well......dinner went on for almost 4 hours, and I got a few good night kisses at the end.  ;D

Sounds good to me......WOOHOO !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 18, 2012, 08:27:05 am

sounds bloody good to me!!!!!! yee haaaaaaaaaaaa

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 18, 2012, 02:26:10 pm

Yeah, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2012, 09:28:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How are you all today?

Well Saturday was a good day, and a good night with my date.  ;D  Obviously it's hard to say where this will go, it's only one date. 

:laugh:

It was nice to get the good night kisses, and he is a good kisser.

Sunday was a lazy day, it felt good to do nothing!  The most I did besides posts on different forums and watch The Walking Dead was look for cupcake recipes.  My sister-in-law is doing Thanksgiving this year, we'll be at her place, and I asked if she wanted me to do something for dessert, and she said she'd thought that would be great.

Usually I go with Red Velvet cupcakes,  however, my niece (Shana) is a picky eater.  She doesn't like chocolate!  So I thought it would be best to go with vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting.

I sent out my "holiday reminder email" at work Friday, letting clients know we're closed Thursday, and that we may be dismissed early both Wednesday and Friday, and if they wanted to have work processed on a specific date, to get it to me no later than 2:00 either day.

Hoping for a quiet day, my immediate supervisor (Maria) is out today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2012, 08:47:53 am

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Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Thanksgiving is getting close!!!  ;D

I've been given the details for the meal.  LOL   We'll be leaving my house at 1:00 to be by my brother & sister-in-law's place by 2:00.  My niece and her boyfriend will be there, as will my s-i-l's brother, Eric.  It looks like it will be about 10 or so for lunch/dinner that day.  ;D

I have my vanilla cupcake recipe ready to go, and will be baking on Wednesday night.   

No idea whether or not we'll be told we can leave early Wednesday or not, but I've told all my customers we will be, so they won't be giving me work after 2:00.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 20, 2012, 09:44:01 am

Are you meeting him again Chuck??

Tell! Tell!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 20, 2012, 09:44:01 am

Are you meeting him again Chuck??

Tell! Tell!

Isn't this typical of a man....gotta drag all the info out him, inch by inch.....well, we do know that "he is a good kisser".....that's nice Chucky, but remember you have lots of women friends on here that need to know.....name, age, height, weight, occupation, personality, looks, every detail of your first date,would you like to date him again,  details of forthcoming dates, your feelings about him, your perception of his feelings about you, and if he was a "good kisser" do you mean peck kissing or reunion type kissing.

Cmon Chucky....fess up....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 20, 2012, 07:16:21 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

Isn't this typical of a man....gotta drag all the info out him, inch by inch.....well, we do know that "he is a good kisser".....that's nice Chucky, but remember you have lots of women friends on here that need to know.....name, age, height, weight, occupation, personality, looks, every detail of your first date,would you like to date him again,  details of forthcoming dates, your feelings about him, your perception of his feelings about you, and if he was a "good kisser" do you mean peck kissing or reunion type kissing.

Cmon Chucky....fess up....

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2012, 09:16:57 pm

When I see how it goes, you'll get more information.

 ;D

It's only one date!   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2012, 12:59:01 am

Here are your requested details.   :laugh:

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

name,

Peter

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

age,

37 to my 43

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

height,

5'10"

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

weight,

about 230 - 240

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

occupation,

Owns his own cleaning business.

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

personality,

On the quiet side

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

looks,

crew cut dark hair, goatee and brown eyes

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

every detail of your first date

dinner and drinks for about 3 1/2 hours

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

would you like to date him again, 

I was uncertain.....I wouldn't have minded a second date to get more of a feel for him, but that decision was taken from me.  LOL

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

details of forthcoming dates,

There will be none, he texted me this evening to say he didn't feel a connection, which is no big loss.  *shrugs*

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

your feelings about him,

He was kind of hard to read.  I will say that I didn't spend a lot of time thinking about him during the past three days....when I'm really into someone, they are always on my mind, so I guess that's a good indication that I wasn't all that into him.

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

your perception of his feelings about you,

I think he thought I was smart and sweet, but there wasn't much chemistry.

Quote from: Katie77 on November 20, 2012, 05:12:41 pm

and if he was a "good kisser" do you mean peck kissing or reunion type kissing.

Reunion type kissing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 21, 2012, 01:51:06 am

Thank you Chucky for the info.....but I dont care any more.....what I know now is that he is a dickhead for not wanting a second date with you........HIS LOSS!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 21, 2012, 01:53:52 am

.................AND HE DEFINATELY DID NOT DESERVE A REUNION TYPE KISS.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2012, 10:11:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Thanksgiving Eve!

Oh, damn I am tired.  I bowled well last night (related post in "Striking Out") but couldn't fall asleep when I got home, so I wasn't to bed until after 12:30 and up by 6:15.

 ::)

The office is slow so far today, so I've managed to get some "catch up" work done already, and take two of the annual tests I'm required to take for my position here at the bank, passed them both with perfect scores.

I have two more items to take, I plan on working on those this Friday, when the office will REALLY be dead.

Quote from: Katie77 on November 21, 2012, 01:51:06 am

Thank you Chucky for the info.....but I dont care any more.....what I know now is that he is a dickhead for not wanting a second date with you........HIS LOSS!!!

Quote from: Katie77 on November 21, 2012, 01:53:52 am

.................AND HE DEFINATELY DID NOT DESERVE A REUNION TYPE KISS.......

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sue, it's fine!  Really, it's not like I was hung up on him in any way.  In fact, I ended up not texting him yesterday until about 8:00 as it (and he) slipped my mind.  I guess that goes to show my level of disinterest.

As for not being deserving of the reunion type kiss.....kisses are good and I have no regrets kissing him that way.  It was nice to have a little make-out session.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 22, 2012, 03:45:05 am

Quote from: Katie77 on November 21, 2012, 01:51:06 am

Thank you Chucky for the info.....but I dont care any more.....what I know now is that he is a dickhead for not wanting a second date with you........HIS LOSS!!!

agreed  "dickhead"
agreed "his loss"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2012, 01:11:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope all who celebrate have a great holiday.


Today I'm thankful for my family and friends.  I'm thankful for the roof over my head and the food on the table.  I'm thankful for DCF and BetterMost, and all the wonderful friends and experiences I've had on them.

I'm thankful for all the Brokies who have crossed my path, whether online or in person.

I'm thankful for the happy memories of Jackie, Rance, Rich, Rodney, Shasta and all the Brokies who made their trips to the Gates.  I hope they are having their own Thanksgiving celebration today.

Much love to you all.



P.S.....as for Pete, no worries, my time will come.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2012, 01:32:48 pm

NYC Thanksgiving Parade awkward moment.......



be sure to leave plenty of spaces when inflating the large balloons.  It appears that Uncle Sam will have a SPECIAL Thanksgiving this year, thanks to Spiderman.











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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 22, 2012, 03:25:06 pm

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Have lots of laughs and good food and family harmony!
HT

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2012, 06:15:47 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on November 22, 2012, 03:25:06 pm

Have lots of laughs and good food and family harmony!

It's soooo funny you posted that, as we had a minor incident at the table during dinner!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 23, 2012, 10:06:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 22, 2012, 06:15:47 pm

It's soooo funny you posted that, as we had a minor incident at the table during dinner!    :laugh:

Awaiting deets....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2012, 10:07:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A8XzoVyCEAAsKma.jpg:medium)

I refuse to do any shopping on Thanksgiving day, or Black Friday.

I hope that everyone had a good holiday yesterday, for those who celebrate.

Dinner was nice, as was dessert, we even managed to have an altercation, so we had some theater to go with dinner.

 ::)

My niece used to date a really nice guy named Justin, who was diabetic.  He was on a strict schedule for meals, and had to inject himself with insulin.  They are no longer together, but remain friends.  She is now dating a guy named Weldon, who knows about Justin.

Anyway, we're sitting at dinner, and my sister-in-law's brother (who is a bit abrasive) mentions "it's nice to be able to eat and not have to worry about a guy who has to stick himself and schedule his meals."

I was taken aback, but didn't say anything.  My niece turned to Mr. Classy and simply said "It's not his fault, he was born with it."  Mr. Classy replies "Well it's still nice to not have to see it." and my niece says "Well, maybe one day you'll get diabetes and we can laugh at you instead." and she quietly excused herself.  Weldon didn't take kindly to seeing his girlfriend upset, so he told Mr. Classy that the comments were unnecessary.  Mr. Classy replied it was how he felt, so he said it.  Weldon replied with "Why don't you just put some more food in your mouth, you fat bastard." and of course, Mr. Classy wasn't gonna let that stand unchallenged.  

It was at that point that I turned to Mr. Classy and quietly told him to drop it and go back to eating.  I excused myself from the table, and motioned to Weldon to follow me, and we went out to get some fresh air.

I told Weldon that I appreciated why he said what he said, and was impressed that he would stand up to someone who was so much bigger than him for the sake of his girlfriend.  However...given that this was perhaps his future mother-in-law's house, and he shouldn't want to cause her stress, that perhaps the best action for the rest of the day would be to ignore Mr. Classy.

We went back inside, just in time to see my niece returning to the table.  Mr. Classy apologized for his comments, but basically threatened Weldon with violence if he continued to use language and names like "fat bastard".  She told Mr. Classy to "go fuck himself" and got herself and Weldon some pumpkin pie, and they retired to a room upstairs to be away from it all.

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 23, 2012, 02:52:39 pm

Every family needs a peacemaker....good on you! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 23, 2012, 04:26:49 pm

I know I shouldn't be laughing after reading your commentary of the "altercation", but its hard not to. I know it would not have been a laughing matter at the time.

Gotta love your neice for standing up and letting Mr Classy know that his comments were unacceptable, and for her boyfriend for backing her up...(he sounds like a keeper for doing that)...And her final "go fuck yourself", well, that's my kinda girl, tell it how it is......!!

And Chucky, the peacemaker, scaring the living daylights out of Winston about upsetting the "future mother in law"...lol....thats a classic......but still you did the right thing, to diffuse the situation.

Mr Classy....well, you, you "fat bastard", go "fuck yourself".... you wont be invited back next year.....

And we all thought Jack and Ennis had a rough Thanksgiving..... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on November 25, 2012, 12:44:09 am

Why do I find myself wishing that, instead of making peace, you had coached Weldon to offer to knock Mr. Classy's ignorant ass into next week?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 25, 2012, 06:31:33 am

Quote from: Meryl on November 25, 2012, 12:44:09 am

Why do I find myself wishing that, instead of making peace, you had coached Weldon to offer to knock Mr. Classy's ignorant ass into next week?  ;D

 ;D :laugh:


What an unpleasant person Mr. Classy must be. >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 25, 2012, 09:06:36 am

I suggest we change his name to Mr. Not-So-Classy.

You're right, Meryl. He's right up there together with LD and a few others.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2012, 02:36:37 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on November 23, 2012, 02:52:39 pm

Every family needs a peacemaker....good on you! ;)

Quote from: Katie77 on November 23, 2012, 04:26:49 pm

I know I shouldn't be laughing after reading your commentary of the "altercation", but its hard not to. I know it would not have been a laughing matter at the time.

Gotta love your neice for standing up and letting Mr Classy know that his comments were unacceptable, and for her boyfriend for backing her up...(he sounds like a keeper for doing that)...And her final "go fuck yourself", well, that's my kinda girl, tell it how it is......!!

And Chucky, the peacemaker, scaring the living daylights out of Winston about upsetting the "future mother in law"...lol....thats a classic......but still you did the right thing, to diffuse the situation.

Mr Classy....well, you, you "fat bastard", go "fuck yourself".... you wont be invited back next year.....

And we all thought Jack and Ennis had a rough Thanksgiving..... :o

Quote from: Meryl on November 25, 2012, 12:44:09 am

Why do I find myself wishing that, instead of making peace, you had coached Weldon to offer to knock Mr. Classy's ignorant ass into next week?  ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 25, 2012, 06:31:33 am

;D :laugh:

What an unpleasant person Mr. Classy must be. >:(

Quote from: Sason on November 25, 2012, 09:06:36 am

I suggest we change his name to Mr. Not-So-Classy.

You're right, Meryl. He's right up there together with LD and a few others.  >:(

I don't have to see him very often.......Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the occasional birthday, perhaps mother's day.  Other than that, he's not around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 25, 2012, 02:42:47 pm

Good for you, Chuck.

You never know, his next target may be gay people.   >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2012, 03:16:42 pm

He knows better than to make that kind of comment.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 25, 2012, 03:30:46 pm

Good.

For him, I'm sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 25, 2012, 07:16:31 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on November 21, 2012, 01:51:06 am

Thank you Chucky for the info.....but I dont care any more.....what I know now is that he is a dickhead for not wanting a second date with you........HIS LOSS!!!

 :laugh:

Sue, I love you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 25, 2012, 08:15:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 23, 2012, 10:07:18 am

Anyway, we're sitting at dinner, and my sister-in-law's brother (who is a bit abrasive) mentions "it's nice to be able to eat and not have to worry about a guy who has to stick himself and schedule his meals."

What a stupid-ass thing to say.  >:(

He's your brother's wife's brother? What's he doing tagging along to his sister's in-laws for Thanksgiving anyway? Doesn't he have anyplace else he can be?

Oh, wait. If that comment is typical, then I suppose it's no wonder if he doesn't have anyplace else to be for Thanksgiving.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 25, 2012, 10:09:10 pm

If I have followed Chuck's story correctly ( and I may be confused) this guy was at his sister's place.
All my family get togethers are at my sister's place as she is my closest relative. In fact she and her husband are my only relatives. There are 2nd cousins but I have not seen any of them in years.  I do not get on with my brother-in-law's sister (long long story) so my sister has them separately. However I was rather infatuated with her son (my brother-in-law's nephew) when we were young.  I did have dinner with him early this year.  I had not seen him for more than 20 years, He lived in Hong Kong and now lives in Prague with 3rd wife.  Oh he has aged (as have we all) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 26, 2012, 04:43:38 am

Quote from: Sason on November 25, 2012, 09:06:36 am

I suggest we change his name to Mr. Not-So-Classy.

You're right, Meryl. He's right up there together with LD and a few others.  >:(

"FAT BASTARD" sounds ok to me.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2012, 08:36:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I did.....despite the dose of family drama on Thanksgiving.  ::)   :laugh:  Oh well, what can you do?

Quote from: Kelda on November 25, 2012, 07:16:31 pm

:laugh:

Sue, I love you!!

We all love Sue!   ;D   As for Pete, he didn't send me any texts over the weekend, and for that I am thankful!  He was CONSTANTLY sending me texts, and I am not really a "text person".....I can find them annoying after a while.  To give you an example, I tend to keep in touch with Matthew (ZK here) through text, but when we text, it's usually no more than 6 -7 messages at a time, and maybe once a week or so.   Pete was sending me approximately 20 texts a day.   :o  If you have that much to say to me, CALL ME!  LOL

I was wondering if he was going to keep this up even after we decided to not date, thankfully that hasn't been the case!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 25, 2012, 08:15:26 pm

What a stupid-ass thing to say.  >:(

He's your brother's wife's brother? What's he doing tagging along to his sister's in-laws for Thanksgiving anyway? Doesn't he have anyplace else he can be?

Oh, wait. If that comment is typical, then I suppose it's no wonder if he doesn't have anyplace else to be for Thanksgiving.  :-\

Well, Mr. Classy and my sister-in-law are not "in-laws" they are brother and sister, so that's why he was there.  As for not having someplace else to go, as I understand it, he is single, and their parents are dead, so he doesn't.

Quote from: brian on November 25, 2012, 10:09:10 pm

If I have followed Chuck's story correctly ( and I may be confused) this guy was at his sister's place.   All my family get togethers are at my sister's place as she is my closest relative. In fact she and her husband are my only relatives. There are 2nd cousins but I have not seen any of them in years.  I do not get on with my brother-in-law's sister (long long story) so my sister has them separately. However I was rather infatuated with her son (my brother-in-law's nephew) when we were young.  I did have dinner with him early this year.  I had not seen him for more than 20 years, He lived in Hong Kong and now lives in Prague with 3rd wife.  Oh he has aged (as have we all) ;D

Hello Brian,  Yes, you have the story right.  I'm glad your sister is able to host the get togethers, and doesn't invite the the people you are at odds with!

Quote from: Katie77 on November 26, 2012, 04:43:38 am

"FAT BASTARD" sounds ok to me.......

And she's at it again!   :laugh: :-*   I truly hope he one day finds someone, and gets some happiness in his life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2012, 09:42:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2012, 08:36:10 am

Well, Mr. Classy and my sister-in-law are not "in-laws" they are brother and sister, so that's why he was there.  As for not having someplace else to go, as I understand it, he is single, and their parents are dead, so he doesn't.

I missed the part about you all being at your brother and sister-in-law's place. That makes more sense. I thought everyone was at your mom and dad's.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 26, 2012, 10:03:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2012, 08:36:10 am

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Best Buy already got $109 out of me this early am.  Needed for the longest time, a Garmin Nuvi 50, and they had them at $99.99, down from $169.99 -- too good to resist.  First and last Christmas shopping I'll do for myself this year.  Will feel much safer in my car on my long road trips with this in hand.  Picking it up at local store tonight.  Hopefully lines just for pick-up won't be too crazy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 26, 2012, 04:07:12 pm

I know we might be a little bit behind the times over here in Oz....but what is a Garmin Nuvi 50 ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2012, 06:16:02 pm

Hiya Sue, I believe the Garmin is one of those GPS things that gives you directions when you drive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 26, 2012, 07:28:43 pm

Correct.  But not NEARLY as fun as Chucky's TomTom with the Bart Simpson voice.  I just wasn't cool enough to purchase one of those instead.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 26, 2012, 11:02:47 pm

Thanks guys...knew it had to be something like that.....

I've had one for a few years...dont need it in my town, but use it if i go to the big smoke....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2012, 08:38:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, it's bowling night once again!  Yaaaaaaaay!

Oh, and my social calendar is filling up for December already.....I've got two White Elephant parties to attend, one 80th birthday party, and a dinner with the bowlers that is in the works.

It's "crunch time" at work now, with people trying to get stuff done for end of year, so I may get busier as we get closer to 12/31.

Mandy, my TomTom doesn't have Homer Simpson's voice anymore.....I swapped it out for a politcially incorrect one of a gay man giving directions.  LOL

He has the stereotypical gay voice, and says things like:  "Ahead, bear left!  Grrrrrrr!"  or "When you can make a U-turn.  U-turn, I turn, and before you know it, we're dancing!"

 :laugh:


I've ordered my Holiday Cards last night, they should arrive someone soon, as I asked for rush delivery.

I need to start getting them sent out!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 27, 2012, 11:12:52 am

Oh my gosh, Chucky, that would be even more hilarious!  Remember how I was rolling in the back seat the whole time???  Priceless to laugh that much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 27, 2012, 03:59:56 pm

I've heard Chuck's gay TomTom. It's hilarious.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 27, 2012, 04:30:36 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on November 26, 2012, 07:28:43 pm

Correct.  But not NEARLY as fun as Chucky's TomTom with the Bart Simpson voice.  I just wasn't cool enough to purchase one of those instead.

 :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 27, 2012, 04:51:35 pm

I'm trying to figure out how a GPS in the Outback would work, Sue?  What's it going to tell you -- after 2,000 miles of red dirt, turn left at the armadillo skeleton, and proceed past 2,000 more miles of brown dirt, until you come to the grove of wattles, then go right until you approach the flock of bathing kookaburras???

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 27, 2012, 07:04:43 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on November 27, 2012, 04:51:35 pm

I'm trying to figure out how a GPS in the Outback would work, Sue?  What's it going to tell you -- after 2,000 miles of red dirt, turn left at the armadillo skeleton, and proceed past 2,000 more miles of brown dirt, until you come to the grove of wattles, then go right until you approach the flock of bathing kookaburras???

 ::)

 :laugh:....Well, firstly Mandy, if it mentioned an armadillo skeleton, I would chuck it out of the window....you see, we dont even have live amadillo's in Australia.... ::) ::)......and you know what, I've never seen a "flock of bathing kookaburras" either...they are not the kind of bird that sit in a pond and flutter their wings...to refresh themselves, when it rains, they sit in the trees and open their wings to get the water onto their bodies..... ::)......I can see I need to tell you more about our unique and wonderful outback.. :laugh:.....but you got the "red dirt" right.....lots and lots and lots of it out there......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 27, 2012, 07:08:49 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on November 27, 2012, 04:51:35 pm

I'm trying to figure out how a GPS in the Outback would work, Sue?  What's it going to tell you -- after 2,000 miles of red dirt, turn left at the armadillo skeleton, and proceed past 2,000 more miles of brown dirt, until you come to the grove of wattles, then go right until you approach the flock of bathing kookaburras???

:laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2012, 07:47:25 pm

If you want to hear my Gay TomTom, you can hear a sample here.

http://www.squidoo.com/best-gps-voices

Just scroll down until you see a video that has the heading "Flaming Gay GPS voice".    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2012, 09:18:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How are you all today?

Bowling update in my "Striking Out" section.

Man, I'm tired!!!  Getting to bed on midnight Tuesday is rough when you're usually asleep by 10.  LOL  I did have a good time last night, and the bowlers have made plans to go out to dinner on the 16th of December for a meal.

As you can see, I posted a link in the prior post for the gay TomTom voice.  Let me know what you think?  I thought it was funny.

Ok, back to work, gotta run!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 28, 2012, 10:05:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2012, 07:47:25 pm

If you want to hear my Gay TomTom, you can hear a sample here.

http://www.squidoo.com/best-gps-voices

Just scroll down until you see a video that has the heading "Flaming Gay GPS voice".    :laugh:

I liked it!
But then, I thought they were all hilarious! :laugh: The Indian cab driver, Jesus, cussing Redneck, Arnie, etc.
If I had one of those, I might actually use my GPS more often. I'm more of a map kinda girl. If I have to go anywhere new, I go to Google maps first and really LOOK at the map, less at the description. I'm partial to maps, be it online or real ones, and I don't really trust GPS.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 28, 2012, 01:44:02 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 28, 2012, 10:05:20 am

I'm partial to maps, be it online or real ones, and I don't really trust GPS.

So glad to hear this. My first career life was a geography teacher 1966 to 1994 and I taught map reading. I love maps and novels with maps in them Probably one reason why I like Lord of the Rings :)
I can read a map and keep a picture in my head. It would drive me crazy having a voice tell me where to go. And there have been stories about people ending up in dead ends. Here in Dunedin there is a very scenic peninsula with narrow winding roads. Regularly they have to help motor homes get out because they have followed the voice and not read the signs  about narrow roads with nowhere to reverse.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 28, 2012, 03:20:15 pm

My girlfriend and I drove to the big city in October for my annual cardiologist appointment and she
brought her GPS along for my car.  I have never driven with one and like maps, too.  She didn't  turn it on until we got into the middle of the big city.  All I could hear was an annoying women's voice say "recalculating, recalculating!"
My girlfriend started to fear for the life of her GPS when she saw my face and quickly turned it off.  I won't be buying one any time soon! >:(
And not to forget that we drive for 2 and a half hours from our small town to get to the first traffic light, I am
a stressed driver when I finally get to the big city 5 hours later.
Maybe the gay voice would work better for me. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 28, 2012, 04:24:13 pm

Well my GPS was a godsend....I used it when my hubby was sick and in hospital in Brisbane (the capitol city of my state). Having not driven in this big city before, and not even knowing the suburbs leading into it, I would turn on my GPS as soon as I got to the outlying suburbs (after the 2 hour drive from the small town I live in) and it would lead me to the hospital or any other place I needed to go. Eventually, I knew the course and didnt really need it, but kept it on just in case I was a little unsure.

It certainly was far easier and safer than guessing or trying to decipher road signs. I dont use it much now, but I keep it in the car in case I ever do need to. But back then, it was the best thing I ever bought.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on November 29, 2012, 01:48:02 am

I´ve rented a GPS together with my rental car while visiting US on a couple of occassions. This summer when I visited Wyoming, I did not.
I think they come in handy in big cities when you have to make quick questions, but are quite pointless to have when driving in Wyoming for example. I´ve made the mistake once to rely soley on a GPS and not having a back-up map - not fun when said GPS died on me and I wasn´t sure how to get back cause when you just follow your GPS you tend to not pay as much attention to road signs etc. So nowadays,when traveling, I definately prefer an ordinary map - I like the process - and challgenge - of keeping track of my travels on an ordinary map

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2012, 08:48:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Tomorrow....tomorrow....

it's payday, tomorrow!     :laugh:

Well, it seems my humor is in place, which is good considering my tired state.  I slept through the night, but kept dreaming that I couldn't sleep and kept looking at the clock.  LOL

Does anyone have any good plans for the weekend?  As of yet I don't, but I do need to make CDs for bowling night next week, it's my team's turn to supply the music.


Interesting discussions on the GPS devices....I love mine, it gets me everywhere, but like Monika said, you can become reliant on it and not recognize where you are.  I remember the first time I used it, I drove to Bay City for the Brokie bash there in 2007.  I printed directions out from Google just in case.  There was one small issue.  LOL

The directions from Google took me through Pennsylvania and Ohio up to Michigan.  The TomTom took me though NY state and the Great Lakes, but I didn't realize the directions were different until I was halfway through the trip.  Had the GPS failed, I would've been screwed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on November 29, 2012, 09:11:14 am

And all these discussions started just because you put "Cyber Monday" on your banner, and I bought my first Garmin, haha.  Do those voices on Skiddoo cost a fee, Chuck?  I didn't get that far; for some reason, my computer wouldn't let me listen to the gay voice.  But ANYTHING would be funner than that staid, boring woman's voice.  Haven't devirginized mine from the package yet.  Don't have car for the timebeing, so no need.

I found this phrase funny, dunno why...  ;)

Quote from: brian on November 28, 2012, 01:44:02 pm

get out because they have followed the voice and not read the signs  about narrow roads with nowhere to reverse.

Hmmm....., reminds me of something, somewhere.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 30, 2012, 07:34:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2012, 07:47:25 pm

If you want to hear my Gay TomTom, you can hear a sample here.

http://www.squidoo.com/best-gps-voices

Just scroll down until you see a video that has the heading "Flaming Gay GPS voice".    :laugh:

Does it actually say turn around you silly!?  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2012, 08:45:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Friday/Pay Day Happy Dance!

Hope that everyone is dong well!!!

No big plans this weekend, other than getting my head shaved.  ;D

I do need to burn some CDs.  This Tuesday is my team's night to supply the music for bowling, and my teammates couldn't care less about that, so it falls to me, which is great because I enjoy it.

I'm thinking a theme of "one hit wonders", from the 70s through the 90s.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2012, 08:46:06 am

Quote from: Kelda on November 30, 2012, 07:34:08 am

Does it actually say turn around you silly!?  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yup!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 02, 2012, 06:24:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2012, 08:46:06 am

Yup!   :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2012, 09:38:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://quickbase.intuit.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/how-to-conference-call1.jpg)

Yup, that's me this morning.  As I type this I'm listening to a conference call as I type this.  LOL

I'm the only one here today at the moment, and I know three of the team is out today with time off.  Hopefully it will be a quiet day today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 03, 2012, 02:35:42 pm

Chuck, you missed my question about does the Skiddoo cost extra, and I'm wondering how you download it onto your Garmin?  I still haven't read the instructions on mine, but I know I would definitely prefer a funny voice.  Please let me know, or I'll go investigate that site further.   Thanks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2012, 09:30:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Not sure why I'm feeling tired today.  I thought I slept well last night, and I wasn't up much later than my usual bedtime.

Oh well.....what can you do?  I'm sure I'll get a second wind at one point.   ;D

My immediate supervisor said she wasn't going to be in today, but she didn't change her voicemail last night when she left, so I'm thinking she's changed her mind and will be in.   That reminds me, I have two days I have to use by the end of the year, I better schedule them.

Bowling night tonight!  I've been listening to the CDs I've burned, as it's my team's turn to supply the music.  Been a lot of fun going down memory lane.

This Tuesday's theme will be "One Hit Wonders", I've got 54 songs, various genres, from the 70s, 80s & 90s.  Should bring back a lot of memories.

Here's what I have.

70s One Hit Wonders

Ace Frehey - New York Groove
Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
Thin Lizzy - Boys Are Back In Town
Carol Douglas - Doctor's Orders
Chris Rea - Fool If You Think It's Over
France Joli - Come To Me
Free - All Right Now
King Harvest - Dancin' In The Moonlight
Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind
Pilot - Magic
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Shocking Blue - Venus
Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
Van McCoy - The Hustle
Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
Vikki Sue Robinson - Turn The Beat Around

80s One Hit Wonders

Andy Taylor - Take it Easy
Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
Bertie Higgins - Key Largo
Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy
Devo - Whip It
Frank Stallone - Far From Over
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
Midnight Star - Operator
Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
Ollie & Jerry - Breakin'
Rebbie Jackson - Centipede
Regina - Baby Love
Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
Scandal - The Warrior
Starpoint - Object Of My Desire
T'Pau - Heart & Soul
Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
Van Stephenson - Modern Day Delilah


90s One Hit Wonders

Semisonic - Closing Time
Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Skee-Lo - I Wish
Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love
Kyper - Tic Tac Toe
LaTour - People Are Still Having Sex
Len - Steal My Sunshine
Linear - Sending All My Love
Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
OMC - How Bizarre
Soho - Hippy Chick
Lil' Suzy - Take Me In Your Arms
The DiVinyls - Touch Myself
The Rembrandts - I'll Be There For You
The Triplets - You Don't Have to Go Home Tonight
Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
US3 - Cantaloop (flip fantasia)

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 03, 2012, 02:35:42 pm

Chuck, you missed my question about does the Skiddoo cost extra, and I'm wondering how you download it onto your Garmin?  I still haven't read the instructions on mine, but I know I would definitely prefer a funny voice.  Please let me know, or I'll go investigate that site further.   Thanks.

Hiya Mandy, not sure how the Garmin works.....I think it was about $10.00 to download the new voice, directly from the site to your computer.  After that, you had to dowload it from the computer to the Garmin (my case the TomTom) by connecting it to the computer via usb cord.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 04, 2012, 09:52:55 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 03, 2012, 02:35:42 pm

Chuck, you missed my question about does the Skiddoo cost extra, and I'm wondering how you download it onto your Garmin?  I still haven't read the instructions on mine, but I know I would definitely prefer a funny voice.  Please let me know, or I'll go investigate that site further.   Thanks.

Sounds a bit like that language they were speaking in Cloud Atlas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 04, 2012, 12:56:30 pm

Wow, Chuckie!  Unbelievably creative and imaginative list.  Way to go!  I'd have to say Savage's "The Warrior" is my fave of all those songs.  You still hear it every once in a while on a radio station, and I always crank it up and scream the lyrics in my car.

Thanks for the info on the Skiddoo.  Once I get back home and to my car, I'll check it out and def download one of them.  $10 is a small price to pay for a permanent case of the giggles everytime you're behind the wheel.

I didn't see Cloud Atlas, nor do I intend to, Lee, but I think I see your point from the little I know of the movie.  Haha, it *was* a weird sentence, wasn't it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 05, 2012, 01:44:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 04, 2012, 09:30:56 am

Here's what I have.

70s One Hit Wonders

Ace Frehey - New York Groove
Alan O'Day - Undercover Angel
Thin Lizzy - Boys Are Back In Town
Carol Douglas - Doctor's Orders
Chris Rea - Fool If You Think It's Over
France Joli - Come To Me
Free - All Right Now
King Harvest - Dancin' In The Moonlight
Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind
Pilot - Magic
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Shocking Blue - Venus
Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
Van McCoy - The Hustle
Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
Vikki Sue Robinson - Turn The Beat Around

80s One Hit Wonders

Andy Taylor - Take it Easy
Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
Bertie Higgins - Key Largo
Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy
Devo - Whip It
Frank Stallone - Far From Over
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
Midnight Star - Operator
Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
Ollie & Jerry - Breakin'
Rebbie Jackson - Centipede
Regina - Baby Love
Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
Scandal - The Warrior
Starpoint - Object Of My Desire
T'Pau - Heart & Soul
Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know
Van Stephenson - Modern Day Delilah


90s One Hit Wonders

Semisonic - Closing Time
Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Skee-Lo - I Wish
Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love
Kyper - Tic Tac Toe
LaTour - People Are Still Having Sex
Len - Steal My Sunshine
Linear - Sending All My Love
Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
OMC - How Bizarre
Soho - Hippy Chick
Lil' Suzy - Take Me In Your Arms
The DiVinyls - Touch Myself
The Rembrandts - I'll Be There For You
The Triplets - You Don't Have to Go Home Tonight
Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
US3 - Cantaloop (flip fantasia)

From the titles and singers' names alone, I recognize maybe 3 or 4 of them. :laugh:
I'm sure if I listened to them, I'd recognize many more, if not most. I'm chronically bad with identifying music by name.
But I'm sure it's a great list. How did people like it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2012, 08:45:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://fromthepews.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/humpday.jpeg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  Mid-week, and only a short time to go to the weekend!

I have a holiday party to go to this weekend, I'm looking forward to that!  I also have two days off that I need to use before year's end, and I'm thinking I'll take the next two Wednesdays off, so I can stay late at bowling and not worry about getting up for work.  LOL

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 05, 2012, 01:44:25 am

From the titles and singers' names alone, I recognize maybe 3 or 4 of them. :laugh:   I'm sure if I listened to them, I'd recognize many more, if not most. I'm chronically bad with identifying music by name.  But I'm sure it's a great list. How did people like it?

It seemed to go over well!  A lot of people enjoyed it, and a few people were coming over to me and trying to guess the names of the artists.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2012, 09:49:44 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 05, 2012, 01:44:25 am

From the titles and singers' names alone, I recognize maybe 3 or 4 of them. :laugh:
I'm sure if I listened to them, I'd recognize many more, if not most. I'm chronically bad with identifying music by name.
But I'm sure it's a great list. How did people like it?

Well, my score in recognizing is this:

70's = 11
80's = 6
90's = 1

 :laugh:  What does this say about me?  :laugh:

Actually, I think it shows something very interesting about my personal habits. I've never been much for listening to music while I'm just doing things at home. Listening to music on the radio was what I did while I was driving a car--and the last decade in which I drove a car on a regular basis was the 80's. I moved to the center of Philadelphia in the middle of that decade, and I haven't driven a car regularly since then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 05, 2012, 12:21:06 pm

I was 14, 10, and 10.  I'm glad it went well, Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 06, 2012, 06:29:15 pm

I remember Semisonic for 'Secret Smile'.

And I love Natalie Umbruglia Torn - shes had more hits here in europe..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 07, 2012, 12:01:06 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 06, 2012, 06:29:15 pm

I remember Semisonic for 'Secret Smile'.

And I love Natalie Umbruglia Torn - shes had more hits here in europe..

Well that answers some questions I have often asked myself when I see pictures of Natalie Umbrugia in magazines etc...

She is an Aussie, and dont think she has had hits out here at all....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2012, 08:54:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Hello!  It must be nice to do nothing and get paid for it!  LOL   I don't know that feeling!

So, does everyone have good plans for the weekend?  I have some shopping to do, and then seeing friends on Saturday, and Sunday is a White Elephant Party that I will be at.

no rest for the weary!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 07, 2012, 06:48:55 pm

Wloved her for being Beth in Neighbours.. I think she lives in the UK now..

I was carrolling tonight at a village festival, will be carrolling tomorrow for santa arriving at our local shopping mall, and playing at a xmas concert Sunday - so a busy banding weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 07, 2012, 09:32:32 pm

Quote from: Kelda on December 07, 2012, 06:48:55 pm

Wloved her for being Beth in Neighbours.. I think she lives in the UK now..

Well, there you go, I knew she must have got popular for some reason.....I'm one of the few Aussies that have not watched Neighbours..........not that I dont like some soaps.....does anyone over there watch Home and Away.....now that, I watch religiously....in fact, now its off the air for the Christmas break, left us with half a dozen cliff hangers, and I have absolutely no interest in watching anything else on TV at 7pm on week nights.

Title: Hey Euro Brokies (Perhaps Germans & Swedes?)
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2012, 11:36:34 pm

Yes, I made a slight change to my blog for this post.    :laugh:  I figured it may get some more notice this way, perhaps from Sophia, Chrissi and/or Monika.

Can anyone tell me who/what notäwürger seewen is?

And no smartass answers like "it's a band!"  LOL  I can see/hear that!  What country are they from, and is there any set way they pick their music?


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnI4aD-LceU[/youtube]

Title: Re: Hey Euro Brokies (Perhaps Germans & Swedes?)
Post by: Monika on December 08, 2012, 01:03:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2012, 11:36:34 pm

Yes, I made a slight change to my blog for this post.    :laugh:  I figured it may get some more notice this way, perhaps from Sophia, Chrissi and/or Monika.

Can anyone tell me who/what notäwürger seewen is?

And no smartass answers like "it's a band!"  LOL  I can see/hear that!  What country are they from, and is there any set way they pick their music?


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnI4aD-LceU[/youtube]

The name sounds Dutch to me

Title: Re: Hey Euro Brokies (Perhaps Germans & Swedes?)
Post by: Sophia on December 08, 2012, 05:16:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2012, 11:36:34 pm

Yes, I made a slight change to my blog for this post.    :laugh:  I figured it may get some more notice this way, perhaps from Sophia, Chrissi and/or Monika.

Can anyone tell me who/what notäwürger seewen is?

And no smartass answers like "it's a band!"  LOL  I can see/hear that!  What country are they from, and is there any set way they pick their music?


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnI4aD-LceU[/youtube]

A festival held in Erlinsbach, Aargau, Switzerland

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 08, 2012, 05:22:49 am

The band's name is Notäwürger, and they're from Seewen, a village in Switzerland.

Notäwürger is Schwyzerdütsch = Swiss German, the variety of German spoken in Switzerland.

würgen = to strangle;   Würger = strangler, someone who strangles
Notä = Noten = musical notes ♪♪♪

So the band's name literally means "note-stranglers"


They play Guggemusik for carnival, see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guggenmusik (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guggenmusik)


Here's their homepage, in case you want to engage them ;)
http://www.notaewuerger.ch/ (http://www.notaewuerger.ch/)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on December 08, 2012, 08:28:30 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 08, 2012, 05:22:49 am

Here's their homepage, in case you want to engage them ;)
http://www.notaewuerger.ch/ (http://www.notaewuerger.ch/)

For a bowling night perhaps? ;)

Title: Re: Hey Euro Brokies (Perhaps Germans & Swedes?)
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2012, 12:09:56 pm

Ladies, thanks so much for the answers.

;D

I'll try to explain why I wanted to know, but you'll need to watch the videos to see.   :laugh:


My favorite type of music back in the 80s was freestyle, a blend of pop with Latin sounding music.  One of the groups I listened to was a girl group called Sweet Sensation.  They had 4 Top 40 hits, this was one of them, "Sincerely Yours".

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEbsdQwTdyY[/youtube]


I was searching on YouTube the other night, and I found this video.  LOL


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bprfg3EgbEg[/youtube]


I  was always under the impression that freestyle was more of an American thing, I didn't think that it crossed the pond to other countries, so I was rather surprised to see this European band in 2010 performing a 1989 American freestyle hit.  I wonder how they even heard it in the first place.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2012, 12:12:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!  The weekend is here!

I'll actually be going into work for a little bit today.....just to get caught up on stuff that I need to get out of my way.  Later will be dinner with friends, and then I have to bake cookies for a White Elephant Party on Sunday.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 08, 2012, 01:01:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2012, 12:12:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!  The weekend is here!

I'll actually be going into work for a little bit today.....just to get caught up on stuff that I need to get out of my way.  Later will be dinner with friends, and then I have to bake cookies for a White Elephant Party on Sunday.

;D

You made me look up 'White Elephant Party'. Sounds like lots of fun, with the right people at least. I've never heard of anything like this before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 08, 2012, 06:43:08 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on December 07, 2012, 09:32:32 pm

Well, there you go, I knew she must have got popular for some reason.....I'm one of the few Aussies that have not watched Neighbours..........not that I dont like some soaps.....does anyone over there watch Home and Away.....now that, I watch religiously....in fact, now its off the air for the Christmas break, left us with half a dozen cliff hangers, and I have absolutely no interest in watching anything else on TV at 7pm on week nights.

I used to watch H&A religiously but havent in a few years puerly because of the time its on - 5pm (it used to be 6.30pm) - H&A is as popular as neighbours over here. The storyline is to do with the death and funeral of a baby at the moment so not sure how far behind Australia that is.. the last time I watched properly Sally was still in it and her brother had just arrived on the scene.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 08, 2012, 07:42:35 pm

Quote from: Kelda on December 08, 2012, 06:43:08 pm

I used to watch H&A religiously but havent in a few years puerly because of the time its on - 5pm (it used to be 6.30pm) - H&A is as popular as neighbours over here. The storyline is to do with the death and funeral of a baby at the moment so not sure how far behind Australia that is.. the last time I watched properly Sally was still in it and her brother had just arrived on the scene.

Well, you are only a few months behind us over here if that's the story line over there....and well, you have missd out on hundreds of story lines, Kelda.....lol.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 09, 2012, 08:54:25 am

Quote from: Katie77 on December 08, 2012, 07:42:35 pm

Well, you are only a few months behind us over here if that's the story line over there....and well, you have missd out on hundreds of story lines, Kelda.....lol.....

I bet! (Or should I say "You bet!"?!) H&A goes at some pace.. presume Alf is still in it? Stone the flamin crows!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 09, 2012, 09:35:52 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 09, 2012, 08:54:25 am

I bet! (Or should I say "You bet!"?!) H&A goes at some pace.. presume Alf is still in it? Stone the flamin crows!

Yeah, Alf is still in it......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2012, 09:22:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Busy busy weekend!  Shopping, dinner with friends, White Elephant Party, and back to work today!  I need more sleep!

 :laugh:

The mailman is here because today I'm starting to mail out my Christmas cards!  I'm soooo late this year, usually I've got a bunch of them started, but not this year!

Not sure what the hold-up was, but every time I tried to do the cards, something got in my way and I wasn't able to!

Today is December 10th.  Yesterday was the anniversary of the release of Brokeback.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2012, 09:00:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, it's bowling night once again!

I got some extra sleep today, because I forgot to set my alarm!  LOL   :laugh:

Well, the morning was rushed, but I got to work on time, so that's all that matters. 

How is everyone doing??

Title: Re: Hey Euro Brokies (Perhaps Germans & Swedes?)
Post by: Sason on December 11, 2012, 06:01:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2012, 11:36:34 pm

Yes, I made a slight change to my blog for this post.    :laugh:  I figured it may get some more notice this way, perhaps from Sophia, Chrissi and/or Monika.

Can anyone tell me who/what notäwürger seewen is?

And no smartass answers like "it's a band!"  LOL  I can see/hear that!  What country are they from, and is there any set way they pick their music?


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnI4aD-LceU[/youtube]

Must be German. There's ompa-ompa in it - that automatically qualifies it as German!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 11, 2012, 06:04:58 pm

Quote from: Monika on December 08, 2012, 08:28:30 am

For a bowling night perhaps? ;)

Or for scaring off zombies. I'm sure no zombie would ever dare to come close to them, Chuck!   
Even zombies have certain standards....  ::)

Title: Re: Hey Euro Brokies (Perhaps Germans & Swedes?)
Post by: Penthesilea on December 12, 2012, 01:58:12 am

Quote from: Sason on December 11, 2012, 06:01:18 pm

Must be German. There's ompa-ompa in it - that automatically qualifies it as German!  ;D

I think the Swiss wouldn't like your answer. ;) ;D
It's a Swiss band, not German.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2012, 08:52:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Good morning Friends!

OMG, yesterday it was boiling hot in our office building, today it's frigid!!!!   I'm glad I have a flannel shirt to wear over my other clothes!

Today I think all of my team has a meeting in the afternoon at 1:00, so I'll be alone in the office for the rest of the day!  A good time to get Christmas Cards done! 

 :laugh:

Saturday I'm going shopping, and Sunday a late lunch with friends!

Do you have plans already?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2012, 04:36:19 pm

Very happy at the moment!

The office has been quiet since 1:30 when most people left for a meeting.  I've been doing my christmas cards every since!

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on December 13, 2012, 03:11:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2012, 04:36:19 pm

Very happy at the moment!

The office has been quiet since 1:30 when most people left for a meeting.  I've been doing my christmas cards every since!

 ;D

I gotta do mine taday Chuck and bunches of other stuff :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2012, 09:48:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)

Happy dancin' today because I got more of my Christmas cards done.  LOL   Sometimes it's good to get to work before everyone else, no one around to spy on what I'm doing!

 :laugh:

I've gotten all my "overseas" ones done, as well as all my Brokie ones, and they'll be sent out today.  After that I have a few I need to do for local friends, and they'll all be done after that.  I'm thinking I'll get those other cards sent out no later than Monday.

Whew!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2012, 11:49:30 am

Quote from: tampatalon on December 13, 2012, 03:11:26 am

I gotta do mine taday Chuck and bunches of other stuff :)

Hiya buddy!   Good to see ya here!

I just dropped off my last batch of international cards to send out, and the man behind the counter told me that I just made the cut-off for guaranteed delivery for international mail.

After today, the post office won't guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 13, 2012, 01:20:31 pm

After two years of not getting my a$$ in gear, I'm writing Christmas cards again this year. I'm thru except for four cards. Hope to do them within the next hour, then they'll get mailed out tomorrow. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 14, 2012, 07:47:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 13, 2012, 09:48:03 am

Happy dancin' today because I got more of my Christmas cards done.  LOL   Sometimes it's good to get to work before everyone else, no one around to spy on what I'm doing!

 :laugh:

I've gotten all my "overseas" ones done, as well as all my Brokie ones, and they'll be sent out today.  After that I have a few I need to do for local friends, and they'll all be done after that.  I'm thinking I'll get those other cards sent out no later than Monday.

Whew!

Well done Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 16, 2012, 05:52:07 am

Thats really impressive effort. Hey and thats brilliant your Post Office will guarantee they will reach their destination before Christmas!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 17, 2012, 06:31:25 pm

I got my card today.

Thank you so much, Chuck, and for the lovely words inside.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 18, 2012, 02:49:53 am

My card arrived yesterday! :D
Thank you so much, bud.  :-*
And I love that you send cowboy cards.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on December 18, 2012, 12:53:52 pm

Got mine, too!  Thanks, bud, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on December 18, 2012, 01:37:10 pm

I got mine three Chuck! Thank kew!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2012, 09:36:26 pm

I'm glad to see the cards have been making it to their destinations in time for the holidays!

Sorry I haven't been around, I went out with friends on Sunday for lunch, and went to be feeling something was "off".  I woke up feeling tired, but went to work, and when I got to work, shit hit the fan, quite literally.

I was attacked by a stomach bug, and left work at 9am.  Got home by 9:30 and stayed in my bed.  Today was the first day I've ventured out to ohter rooms besides the bathroom.  LOL  I was hoping for a 24 hour bug, but it's now 48 hours and I'm still feeling not right.

Much like yesterday, my only exercise was going to the bathroom and back.  I went to an immedi-center hoping they could give me something, but they said it had to "run it's course" so I'm just hoping this will end soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 19, 2012, 02:21:29 am

Ugh, sorry to hear.
Drink lots of fluids, you know the drill.
 :-*

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2012, 10:36:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://smartcanucks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sick-in-bed.jpg)

I hope everyone is doing well!  I took today off work, but the way I feel, I should be back to work tomorrow.  I'm still not at 100%, but I'm definitely better than I was.

I've been receiving the Christmas cards you've been sending as well, very nice assortment.  ;D

Thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 19, 2012, 06:25:13 pm

Glad to hear you're feeling better, Chuck!

Hope you're 100% tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2012, 09:44:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ds-photo/getty/article/110/116/87591142_XS.jpg)

Yup, I'm back in the office today.  However, I passed the bug to dad.

::)

The cube wasn't too much of a wreck, but I did have over 150 emails waiting for answers.  ::)

Anyway, must dive into the pile of work, so good-bye!  be back later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 21, 2012, 05:11:48 am

 Wooohooo.
Thanks for the card, Chuck, and the nice message inside.
I picked it up today, but it might have been in the post box for a day or two, as I hadn't checked in a while.

Glad you are feeling better.
Sad that your Dad has it, now. Hope he gets better quickly, too.

To be honest, I forgot to send you a card this year.
But my thoughts are with you, and all Bettermostians.
Have a Happy Christmas, and a Merry New Year  ;)
   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2012, 09:15:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ds-photo/getty/article/110/116/87591142_XS.jpg)

yes, I'm using the same pic!  LOL  My cube is a mess today, and I didn't get a lot done yesterday, so I'm debating staying later tonight than usual to clean it out.

Normally Christmas Eve is a slow day at work, but this year both Maria and Pam will be out, so I have to run the show alone.  I want to make sure everything is done properly, so I'll have to be on top of it all.

Hiya Rob!!!  Good to see you back here!  You need to pop in more often!

No worries about not sending a card, that doesn't bother me.  ;D

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2012, 04:19:40 pm

I got yours today - thankyou!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2012, 11:50:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.hobbitslife.com/images/2009/misfit_toys.jpg)

Misfit toys!!!  I remember watching the Rudolph cartoon as a kid, and always feeling so badly for the misfit toys!  When Santa picked them up at the end and gave them out as Christmas gifts, I was so happy for them.

God, I'm such a mush!   :laugh:


"Charlie" in the box, instead of a "Jack",  A train with square wheels instead of round ones that are normally found,  Dolly (A Dolly for Sue),  Water pistol that squirts jelly instead of water, A spotted/polka dot elephant, Bird that Swims instead of flying, Cowboy that rides an Ostrich, Boat that always sinks, Airplane that cannot fly.

For a long time, there was much debate about "Dolly" as she walked, talked, and cried like dolls do, and no one could determine what it was that made her a "misfit".

A script was found that mentions she has a psychological problem,caused from being abandoned by her mistress and suffering depression from feeling unloved.   Just a little creepy?

Anyway, it's Christmas Eve and I'm here at work, and will be here until 3:00 this afternoon, when we leave early for the holiday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 24, 2012, 01:14:23 pm

Thanks a lot, Chuck.  Now that song is stuck in my head alll day. 

I wonder how many gay kids identified with the misfit toys?  Or with Rudolph and Hermie, the "couple of misfits". It's really a show about overcoming bullying. 

Anyway, have a wonderful Christmas, Little Brother!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 24, 2012, 03:53:55 pm

Happy Christmas everybody.

It is almost 7am Christmas day here in Sydney, 9am back home in Dunedin where I would rather be. I have been in Sydney since Monday 17th and cannot wait to fly back home on Thursday.  It is good to have Christmas with my sister but the humidity is killing me. Thankfully it is cooler this morning but still muggy. I have difficulty sleeping and just feel yuk. It is why I moved to a colder climate. I may stay in NZ next year and hope my sister understands.

After my hard drive collapsed 3 weeks ago and I lost all my travel photos from 2008 to 2011, I have bought a new macbook air. They are cheaper in Australia than NZ. I also bought an external hard drive but that is like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. However the computer has had troubles with my sister's now ancient (3 years) router eg it connected beautifully last night but nothing this morning. We bought a new router but have had trouble connecting with it. Sometimes computers area real headache.
This year's travel photos are on my iPad.

Anyway I hope everyone has a lovely day with family and/or friends and do not eat too much. ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 25, 2012, 07:26:23 am

Hiya Brian,
Good to hear from you. Hope you are having a great Christmas in Sydney.
A bit wet, 'tho. There was a lot of lightning yesterday, and it started a bushfire across the valley. Luckily the wind was blowing it away from the dense bush, and the rural fire service was on the job pretty quickly. Then it started raining, and that helped.
In fact, it's been raining ever since, which is good because everything was getting dangerously dry and the rainwater tanks a bit low. Now they are almost full, and the weather is a lot cooler after the really hot weather. Not so good for those who are spending Christmas by the beach, so I feel for them.
Thought I'd share my Christmas card from the rural fire service ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 25, 2012, 09:15:36 am

Happy Christmas Day, Chuck, and blessings to you and yours.  Is your dad feeling better?

To our Oz and NZ friends:  it's 24 fahrenheit this morn with snow on the way in St. Louis.  Feel cooler now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2012, 12:25:42 pm

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Merry
Christmas!

Dad was back to 100% as of yesterday, and we are all ready for the family lunch today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2012, 09:08:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cdn02.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2012/05/madonna-mdna-tour-tel-aviv.jpg)

I'm back in my cube today at work, Christmas was nice, and minus the drama from Thanksgiving.

;D

2012 was a good year for Madonna.  Her recent CD (MDNA) was the #44 CD for the year out of the top 200, not bad considering she had almost no radio airplay for her new songs.  I think her last Top 10 Hit (Gimme All Your Lovin') will be her last Top 10 single ever.  Radio just doesn't play music from 53 year old people. 

Pop radio may not like Madonna, but dance clubs do, and all three of her singles this year (Gimmie All Your Lovin', Girl Gone Wild, Turn Up The Radio) hit #1 on the dance/club charts, and all three were in the Top 50 dance songs of the year.   

The big news for Madonna was her MDNA Tour, which was the #1 tour of 2012.

Total Gross: $228,406,085     Number of Shows: 72
Total Attendance: 1,635,176   Number of Sell-Outs: 72

;D

*waves to Rob, Brian & Mandy*  Good to see you all here!  Hope you're well and that you had a great holiday!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2012, 08:35:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://blogs.hudsonvalley.com/limelight-deals/files/2011/12/baby-new-year.jpg)

He's ready and waiting!   Baby New Year is about to put in his big appearance!

I don't even think I have plans yet for the new year.  LOL  This will be the first time in a very long time that this has happened.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 27, 2012, 12:09:54 pm

Do you mean plans for New Years Eve? Or for 2013 in general? I'll probably spend a bit of the NYE online and I might go out if the weather's nice. I usually spend the evening with my Brokie friends but this year Jack and Katrina are out of town as well as Laura. I might get together with Offline Chuck and his friends, who are mostly ex-friends of EDelMar's. We can all get together and eat leftovers and exchange regifts and play with cards from the discard pile. Yippee! But seriously, I'm all for alternative NYE celebrations, like going for a hike or spending the night in a museum. Anyplace but a bar!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2012, 08:45:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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It's Friday, and pay day!  ;D

I think I'll be going out to dinner with some friends tonight, and then on Saturday I have a birthday party to be at, it's for my uncle Ray who is turning 80.  I have to go find a funny card, and then get $81.00 in cash for the card as a gift, a dollar for each year, and one for luck.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 27, 2012, 12:09:54 pm

Do you mean plans for New Years Eve? Or for 2013 in general? I'll probably spend a bit of the NYE online and I might go out if the weather's nice. I usually spend the evening with my Brokie friends but this year Jack and Katrina are out of town as well as Laura. I might get together with Offline Chuck and his friends, who are mostly ex-friends of EDelMar's. We can all get together and eat leftovers and exchange regifts and play with cards from the discard pile. Yippee! But seriously, I'm all for alternative NYE celebrations, like going for a hike or spending the night in a museum. Anyplace but a bar!

Hiya Lee, your plans sound good, if you do see OCD, please give him a hug hello for me!

I was talking specifically about New Year's Eve and not having plans.  I'm sure something will turn up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2012, 01:26:45 pm

Hello BetterMost friends!


Let's see, busy day today!   so far, breakfast, crossword, catching up here and Facebook, shave and shower, trip to the seamstress to get my new pants (5 pairs) hemmed up, then lunch, and I have a birthday party for one of my uncles tonight, it's a surpise party for his 80th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2012, 08:53:40 am

Hello BetterMost friends!


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New Year's Eve and the ball is in place! 

Saturday Night's surprise birthday party for my Uncle Ray was a blast!  We were at a place called the Velvet Lounge, and we had a ton of fun.

Open bar, great food, great DJ and large dance floor!  It was great seeing the cousins again, we had a bunch of laughs and reconnected.

It looks to be a low-key New Year's Eve for me.....I think I'm going out to dinner with friends, and then ring in the New Year at home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 31, 2012, 01:44:22 pm

Happy New Year Chuck.
Nearly 7am here on New Years Day. Afraid I went to bed just after 9pm. It is 10 years since I stayed up for new year. The last time I was actually at a party was for the big one - 2000. I woke at 2am and it was raining, hope it stayed fine for the fireworks in the city centre. I prefer the mid winter festival when the fireworks are about 7pm.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2012, 03:24:18 pm

Hiya Brian, good to see you here, and happy new year.

I had a text from Matthew earlier today, he had been celebrating already.  LOL

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 31, 2012, 08:53:40 am

It looks to be a low-key New Year's Eve for me.....I think I'm going out to dinner with friends, and then ring in the New Year at home.

I just got a last minute invite to a small house party, so no dinner, food will be eaten there.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2013, 02:42:30 am

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2013, 11:20:36 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001801889/meh-button-45580535075_xlarge.jpeg)

The graphic today reflects my mood in the office, as I've spent the past three hourse "un-decorating" the place, and now it's all boring and business-like again.

Oh well!

I updated my "cover photo" on FB to a collage of Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of his birthday this month, I think I'll keep it up all January.  I'll try to change the cover photo every month for something, occasionally going back to the sexy cowboy on the hood of the truck.

Started my resolution for healthier eating for this year.  Yesterday was just a salad and cereal for dinner.  This morning was cottage cheese and some water.  Just had my mid-morning snack of dry-roasted peanuts.  Lunch will be another salad.

How is everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 02, 2013, 11:33:54 am

"Meh" is exactly what I think about salad. At least as a substitute for a meal. I tend to eat a few mouthful additionally to a meal, then I just can't get more of it in. Just Meh :P
And I always think it's impossible to get that satisfying "full" feeling from salad.
Give me cooked veggies over salad anytime.


So you're a brave man, Chuck Di Guilio, you have my admiration! I wish you the best with healthier eating, may you reach whatever your goal is for this year! :-* :-* :-*

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2013, 09:05:49 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.zingerbug.com/Comments/glitter_graphics/is_it_friday_yet_crazy_kitten.jpg)

Actually, I shouldn't complain.  LOL  It's not a bad week, considering we had Tuesday off for a holiday and it's already Thursday.

One of my coworkers is leaving today, starting a new job.  He's currently cleaning out his cubicle, and I'm sure he'll cut out early today.  Nice guy, we'll miss him.

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 02, 2013, 11:33:54 am

"Meh" is exactly what I think about salad. At least as a substitute for a meal. I tend to eat a few mouthful additionally to a meal, then I just can't get more of it in. Just Meh :P   And I always think it's impossible to get that satisfying "full" feeling from salad.   Give me cooked veggies over salad anytime.

So you're a brave man, Chuck Di Guilio, you have my admiration! I wish you the best with healthier eating, may you reach whatever your goal is for this year! :-* :-* :-*

Thanks Chrissi.  Now if I can just keep my focus ......focused!   :laugh:  I used to hate all vegetables, but now I really like salads.  In face, on New Year's Day I went out with my family and got a Buffalo Chicken salad.  Lots of Romaine lettuce, diced tomatos, mushrooms and slices of grilled chicken in buffalo wing sauce.

Very tasty.

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Post by: Kelda on January 03, 2013, 06:30:01 pm

Happy New Year Chuck!

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Post by: Katie77 on January 03, 2013, 06:39:21 pm

And dont forget Chucky, you can also put lots of fruit in your salads....mango, pineapple, grapes, apple, nuts, sultanas....they sweeten it up and give you something to chew on......

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2013, 07:17:50 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on January 03, 2013, 06:39:21 pm

And dont forget Chucky, you can also put lots of fruit in your salads....mango, pineapple, grapes, apple, nuts, sultanas....they sweeten it up and give you something to chew on......

I do like to chew on some fruits......>:D

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Post by: Front-Ranger on January 04, 2013, 03:52:22 pm

Hi Chuck! I had to go without salads or any raw food when I was in Nepal so when I returned to the US I got a major salad craving. Europeans don't do salad very well, except for the Italians and the Southern French. In Britain you can order your salad "dressed" or "undressed". A salad with meat in it (except for tuna maybe) is nearly unknown in Europe. If there's one thing America knows how to do, it's salad!

Lately I'm eating a lot of holiday leftovers. The leftover turkey went into enchiladas and I stuffed a nice butternut squash with...stuffing! Gave away most of the sweets to my son, who now lives with six other bicyclists in a house near the campus, so I always have a place to get rid of foods that aren't good for me!

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Post by: brianr on January 04, 2013, 05:41:34 pm

I am always a bit perplexed when a salad arrives with meat. It is supposeto be a side to the meat dish or in Germany/Austria I find it is delivered and eaten while waiting for the meat dish. To each our own  ;D
I was amused an hour ago when booking a hotel in Hong Kong to see someone gave as a plus that it was opposite Starbucks. I consider Starbucks serves the worst coffee on the planet and would never enter the door. The chain almost closed down in Australia, the only ones still open are in the overseas tourist areas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 04, 2013, 07:33:27 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on January 03, 2013, 06:39:21 pm

And dont forget Chucky, you can also put lots of fruit in your salads....mango, pineapple, grapes, apple, nuts, sultanas....they sweeten it up and give you something to chew on......

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2013, 07:17:50 pm

I do like to chew on some fruits......>:D

LOL.....You bad boy.....you know before I hit send on my post, I thought using the word "chew" might bring the devil out in ya....but I was thinking you might have a giggle about the "nuts".....

Whatever, you are still a bad bad boy......... ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2013, 08:49:53 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

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Yup, the holidays are over!  Back to full work weeks and the usual routine.

Next holiday is Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, celebrated on Jan. 21st, but really Jan. 15th, which is also my birthday.  Dad's bday is the day before (14th) so I think there will be some sort of party the weekend before. 

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 04, 2013, 03:52:22 pm

Hi Chuck! I had to go without salads or any raw food when I was in Nepal so when I returned to the US I got a major salad craving. Europeans don't do salad very well, except for the Italians and the Southern French. In Britain you can order your salad "dressed" or "undressed". A salad with meat in it (except for tuna maybe) is nearly unknown in Europe. If there's one thing America knows how to do, it's salad!

Lately I'm eating a lot of holiday leftovers. The leftover turkey went into enchiladas and I stuffed a nice butternut squash with...stuffing! Gave away most of the sweets to my son, who now lives with six other bicyclists in a house near the campus, so I always have a place to get rid of foods that aren't good for me!

Hiya Lee!  The sweets are what do me in, and they're everywhere at this time of year.  Whenever I'm given some sort of treat, I end up taking it to work and pushing it off on them.  LOL  It's usually gone by the end of the day, and it fits in with my diet plan.  You can make yourself look thinner, by making those around you look fatter.

 :laugh:

Quote from: brian on January 04, 2013, 05:41:34 pm

I am always a bit perplexed when a salad arrives with meat. It is supposeto be a side to the meat dish or in Germany/Austria I find it is delivered and eaten while waiting for the meat dish. To each our own  ;D    I was amused an hour ago when booking a hotel in Hong Kong to see someone gave as a plus that it was opposite Starbucks. I consider Starbucks serves the worst coffee on the planet and would never enter the door. The chain almost closed down in Australia, the only ones still open are in the overseas tourist areas.

Hiya Brian, it's always fun to see how other areas do things differently.  In America, salads like you describe are usually seen at a formal meal with multiple courses.  For example, a wedding reception may have a pasta dish as the opening course, followed by a salad with no meat, and then the main course, usually a choice between a meat, chicken or fish plate.  However, many places will serve a large salad as a meal, with chicken, steak or fish mixed into the salad.

As for Starbucks, I know a few people here who can't stand their coffee, but the vast majority seems to love it.

Quote from: Katie77 on January 04, 2013, 07:33:27 pm

LOL.....You bad boy.....you know before I hit send on my post, I thought using the word "chew" might bring the devil out in ya....but I was thinking you might have a giggle about the "nuts".....

Whatever, you are still a bad bad boy......... ::)

(http://secularbuddhism.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/billy-roundhead-who-me-clipart.jpg)

Bad boy?  ???  I know not of what you speak!  I'm innocent!  An angel!  *buffs halo*

I'm shocked you could even think such a thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 07, 2013, 12:39:28 pm

 You can make yourself look thinner, by making those around you look fatter.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Love this!

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Post by: optom3 on January 07, 2013, 03:50:06 pm

Hi,
very quiet at work today so ended up doing a BBM quiz. That made me think I ought to pop by here and say belated happy new year and hello to a few peeps.

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Post by: Kelda on January 07, 2013, 04:45:22 pm

Quote from: optom3 on January 07, 2013, 03:50:06 pm

Hi,
very quiet at work today so ended up doing a BBM quiz. That made me think I ought to pop by here and say belated happy new year and hello to a few peeps.

*Like*

So what is work these days?

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2013, 08:59:01 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.51allout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Man-in-hammock.jpg)

I'm not really a beach person, but doesn't that look great?  I could go for that right now.

 ;D

Hope that everyone is doing well today, I seem to be keeping my head above water at work, so I'm not complaining.  ;D  Tonight is bowling, so the fingers are crossed for strikes.  I'm hoping I bowl better this week than I did last week!

Quote from: Kelda on January 07, 2013, 12:39:28 pm

You can make yourself look thinner, by making those around you look fatter.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Love this!

It's true!  It's true!  LOL   Bring in treats for others!    :laugh:

Quote from: optom3 on January 07, 2013, 03:50:06 pm

Hi,
very quiet at work today so ended up doing a BBM quiz. That made me think I ought to pop by here and say belated happy new year and hello to a few peeps.

Well hello Fiona!!!  So good to see you!    :-*  Come back more often!!!

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Post by: Sason on January 08, 2013, 03:54:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2013, 08:59:01 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.51allout.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Man-in-hammock.jpg)

I'm not really a beach person, but doesn't that look great?  I could go for that right now.

 ;D

Sure looks great. I'm not surprised you could go for him that right now, Chuck....   ::)  8) >:D

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2013, 08:40:40 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.employmentcrossroads.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/asleepatdesk_300x225.jpg)

Yup, that's how I feel today!  LOL   Wednesdays after bowling suck!  I didn't fall asleep until about 12:30 or so, and was up by six, so my butt will be draggin' today!   I did still manage to get to work on time.

;D

Bowling went well last night, update in my Striking Out section of the blog.

Quote from: Sason on January 08, 2013, 03:54:30 pm

Sure looks great. I'm not surprised you could go for him that right now, Chuck....   ::)  8) >:D

To be honest, I wasn't really looking at him, I searched "man in hammock" and he was the first one to show up.  Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't kick him out of bed or anything.

:laugh:

Now, when are you FINALLY gonna get a new signature line?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 09, 2013, 03:33:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 09, 2013, 08:40:40 am

Now, when are you FINALLY gonna get a new signature line?   :laugh:

Ok, I have a new sig line!

Whaddaya think?


  ;D :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2013, 06:25:29 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: Sason on January 09, 2013, 06:32:08 pm

 :-*

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Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2013, 07:57:07 pm

Haha! When you tire of that one, I suggest Casper in 2017! That way you won't have to change it so often!

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 08:51:16 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/ostill/ostill1112/ostill111200378/11752783-caucasian-man-frown-bored-at-phone-unshaven-portrait-isolated-studio-on-black-background.jpg)

                                                                                                ^^^^^^^^

I'm sure that's how I looked when I got a phone call last night.

I started talking to a guy last week on one of the dating websites.  He seemed nice enough.  ( :laugh: ) Anyway, I sent him a message on Monday suggesting that perhaps we meet.  He thought perhaps a phone call would be better, so I attemted to schedule one.  His reply:  "I don't plan phone calls, they just happen."

::)

I replied "That's fine, but I'm on a bowling league that meets every Tuesday, so if you happen to call then, I won't pick up."

He called last night and we chatted for about 20 minutes or so.  He has a rather "serious" personality, and went on to say that "Intelligence is important to me, I don't like to talk to someone and feel like they don't understand what I'm saying."  He then went on to discuss his writing and how he graduated summa cum laude.

::)

Then he springs on me that while he's in real estate now, he once did very physical work when he started his own business years back, and that he's wrecked his back and sometimes has a good amount of pain that he needs to deal with, and that daily backrubs are nice, and he takes meds.

::)

I wanted to say:  "I want a partner, not a patient."   While I certainly would never walk away from a partner who needed me, to start a relationship with someone who is looking for someone to take care of him is a different matter.

Plus, I don't think I'm up to his conversational requirements.   :laugh:

So, on to the next attempt!    :laugh:

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Post by: southendmd on January 10, 2013, 09:29:19 am

Run, don't walk!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2013, 10:07:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 08:51:16 am

I wanted to say:  "I want a partner, not a patient."

I'm glad you didn't actually say that.  :)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 12:56:57 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2013, 10:07:18 am

I'm glad you didn't actually say that.  :)  :-*

I can self-censor.....sometimes.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 10, 2013, 02:00:46 pm

I'm sure glad I don't attempt to date these days...I'm sure I could never pass anyone's long list of criteria nor could they pass mine!

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Post by: bentgyro on January 10, 2013, 03:35:16 pm

Try not to scream while you're running! :laugh:
He does'nt know your address, right?

Somewhere is a nice, normal, gay man, just waiting to meet you. ;)

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 04:07:52 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 10, 2013, 09:29:19 am

Run, don't walk!

Quote from: bentgyro on January 10, 2013, 03:35:16 pm

Try not to scream while you're running! :laugh:

 :laugh:

Quote from: bentgyro on January 10, 2013, 03:35:16 pm

He does'nt know your address, right?

Oh hell no!  LOL

Quote from: bentgyro on January 10, 2013, 03:35:16 pm

Somewhere is a nice, normal, gay man, just waiting to meet you. ;)

and I'll keep searchin'!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 10, 2013, 02:00:46 pm

I'm sure glad I don't attempt to date these days...I'm sure I could never pass anyone's long list of criteria nor could they pass mine!

Lee, you would be surprised!  I have seen ads from guys who are overweight, bald, and in their mid-fifties advertising they are looking for "in-shape/toned" guys in their mid 20s.

::)  I always want to say, "yeah, good luck with that!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2013, 04:59:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 04:07:52 pm

Lee, you would be surprised!  I have seen ads from guys who are overweight, bald, and in their mid-fifties advertising they are looking for "in-shape/toned" guys in their mid 20s.

::)  I always want to say, "yeah, good luck with that!"

People like that are either very, very self-deluded--or very, very wealthy.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 10, 2013, 05:09:07 pm

Actually there are websites with men wanting daddy son relationships from both sides.
Last year I was regularly phoned by a guy from near Christchurch who is in his mid 40's and his current partner is in his 80's. He is more a nursemaid these days so is looking for a new relationship. His photo was quite presentable. He was very keen ringing me every week even though I am 20 years older. However I am not keen on sort of waiting in the wings for his current partner to die, not sure what that guy thinks and there is also the matter of 300km between us. I think he has got sick of ringing me and never receiving a phone call in reply as I have not heard from him in 3 months. Perhaps I am a fool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 07:59:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2013, 04:59:09 pm

People like that are either very, very self-deluded--or very, very wealthy.  8)

 :laugh:

Quote from: brian on January 10, 2013, 05:09:07 pm

Actually there are websites with men wanting daddy son relationships from both sides.   Last year I was regularly phoned by a guy from near Christchurch who is in his mid 40's and his current partner is in his 80's. He is more a nursemaid these days so is looking for a new relationship. His photo was quite presentable. He was very keen ringing me every week even though I am 20 years older. However I am not keen on sort of waiting in the wings for his current partner to die, not sure what that guy thinks and there is also the matter of 300km between us. I think he has got sick of ringing me and never receiving a phone call in reply as I have not heard from him in 3 months. Perhaps I am a fool.

I don't think you're a fool.....I agree with you, waiting around for someone else's current partner to die is creepy to say the least.

As someone who has done long distance relationships, I can say that they can be difficult.  That being said, I don't regret any of my LDRs, but I'm looking for someone within my area now.   :laugh:

the guy sent me a message tonight via the dating website telling me that it was good talking to me last night and ended with "talk soon?"   I replied that I thought he was a nice guy, but that I wasn't sure we'd be a good match, playing up his assets while downplaying mine.

I don't know if he's read it yet or not.....guess I'll find out soon. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2013, 08:42:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2013, 07:59:47 pm

I don't think you're a fool.....I agree with you, waiting around for someone else's current partner to die is creepy to say the least.

I'd say it's downright ghoulish. I agree with Chuck; I don't think you're being a fool--especially if this guy is going about hunting for a new partner behind his current partner's back.

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2013, 08:44:29 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://leebankruptcy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/budgeting.jpg)

Yes!  It's Friday & Pay Day!   ;D

The second thing I do every other Friday (after checking for overdrafts) is review my account and then start working on the budget.  LOL

As of 7:45 this morning, all funds are in place where they are supposed to be, excess funds placed in savings.  ;D

I heard back from the guy I sent the message to, he wasn't too thrilled with my decision, and the way I read what he said, it seemed to be a question, so I replied with an answer.  He sent a message back that said:  "You've already made it clear you don't think we're a match, you don't have to keep talking to me!"

 ::)

Geez, if I don't send a message back, I'm rude.  If I send a message back, I'm rude.  LOL  Ya can't win!    :laugh: 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 11, 2013, 04:42:09 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2013, 10:07:18 am

I'm glad you didn't actually say that.  :)  :-*

I'd have loved to have heard his reaction though!

Youve got plenty of exciting chat Chuck.. if he didnt like it then its his hard cheese..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 11, 2013, 04:58:27 pm

Men suck sometimes, Chucky.  Welcome to our world!

At least be proud that you're putting yourself out there, and that you're upholding your values and dignity.  All good stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2013, 09:08:45 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 11, 2013, 04:58:27 pm

Men suck sometimes, Chucky.  Welcome to our world!

Yes, sometimes they do, and if I'm lucky he'll be good at it! >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 12, 2013, 04:57:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 11, 2013, 09:08:45 pm

Yes, sometimes they do, and if I'm lucky he'll be good at it! >:D

I saw that one coming from a mile away. ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 12, 2013, 02:43:39 pm

Yeah, yeah, I know... I walked right into that one, didn't I....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: optom3 on January 12, 2013, 07:23:11 pm

Well I have now stopped laughing for long enough to type. Reading your blog is better than any medication !

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Post by: tampatalon on January 12, 2013, 08:18:15 pm

Hello friends, hope the new year is treating ya well :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 13, 2013, 06:16:11 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2013, 07:57:07 pm

Haha! When you tire of that one, I suggest Casper in 2017! That way you won't have to change it so often!

 ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2013, 11:33:33 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.gaiahealthblog.com/wordpress1/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sleep.jpg)

Ohhhh, sleeping in feels good!

;D

My birthday is Tuesday, and I've already received two greetings.  ;D  BBP (Paul) sent a birthday card from Boston, and Matt called from NZ.  ;D   Thanks guys!

Yesterday I got a lot accomplished.  I got up early, worked out, shopped at Barnes & Noble, went to work for 2 hours and got extra filing done, hit the gym, and then got some other chores done.

Today (so far) had a light breakfast, catching up online, then a workout.  I'll be going to my friends' Mike & Cor's place at 2:00, and then shopping at Party City.  I plan to find a red velvet crown to wear around the office on Tuesday for laughs.

 :laugh:

(http://www.ewholesaletiaras.com/mall/images/P/Velvet_mens_kings_Crown.jpg)

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 12, 2013, 04:57:17 am

I saw that one coming from a mile away. ;D :laugh:

Sometimes, you have to work for the proper response.  Sometimes, it's practically given to you.   ;D

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 12, 2013, 02:43:39 pm

Yeah, yeah, I know... I walked right into that one, didn't I....

(http://autoworld.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/ferrari-360-modena-crashed-in-australia-img_1.jpg)

Quote from: optom3 on January 12, 2013, 07:23:11 pm

Well I have now stopped laughing for long enough to type. Reading your blog is better than any medication!

Awww!  My blog provides a valuable service to the community!  ;D   Glad to hear you're doing well, darlin'!

Quote from: tampatalon on January 12, 2013, 08:18:15 pm

Hello friends, hope the new year is treating ya well :)

Hiya Steve!  Great to see you here!  New year so far is going well, how about yours?

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2013, 08:38:14 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.suesd.k12.ca.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_879655/Image/Misc/Weather/foggy.jpg)

My, but it was a foggy morning today.

Thankfully, the commute in wasn't bad, but there was a driver who ticked me off.  I was in the fast lane, and needed to get over one to the right.  I looked in all my mirrors, and the car that I would be getting in front of was about 6 car lengths behind me.  I signled and then moved into the lane.  After I got in the lane I looked in my rear-view mirror, and the guy 6 car lengths behind is flashing his high-beams at me in anger.  He had not gotten any closer, so he was still 6 car lengths behind me.  I didn't cut him off, so I have no idea what his issue was.

Moron.

anyway, today is dad's birthday, he turns 74.  We'll be getting together this coming weekend to go a family dinner.

I'm alone in the office at the moment, it's nice and quiet.  ;D

I went shopping yesterday, and found a king's crown to wear tomorrow at work.  LOL  Should be worth a few laughs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 14, 2013, 12:07:03 pm

Happy birthday to bonnie Prince Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 14, 2013, 06:34:24 pm

Happy Birthday Chuck's dad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2013, 08:48:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.myembroideries.com/wcsstore/Madisons/images/catalog/designs/600042/600042002-lg.gif)

Yup, it's bowling night once again!  Maybe I'll have some "birthday luck" and get my first 200 game ever.   :laugh:

I'm at work, and it's quiet, as usual.  I'm happy for that.  ;D  I think I've managed to get caught up on just about everything that I need to, and I can start working on some 'back logged' stuff that has been sitting around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2013, 08:57:40 am

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4R7GTZKTuAk/TpsPp3BEAWI/AAAAAAAACCU/SrjwIQJ3E3w/s1600/Martin%2BLuther%2BKing%2BDay%2BWallpaper.jpg)

Once a year we celebrate / Washington and Lincoln on their birth dates
And now a third name is added to the list / A man of peace, (Drum Major for Justice)
Now, now, now every January on the third Monday / We pay homage to the man who paved the way
For freedom, justice and equality / To make the world a better place for you and me
It's a holiday, it's a gathering / For the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King

Dr. King tried to love somebody / (Do you wanna love somebody)
For his sake put your hate away, take a day / (Take a day to love somebody)
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way / (Everybody love somebody now)

Oh, everybody sing / For Martin Luther King / Oh, let freedom ring (That's right) /For Martin Luther King, now sing
Holiday! Holiday!  King Holiday!  Not a day just for some  It's a day for everyone

He had a dream now it's up to you /  He had a dream now it's up to you / To see it through, to make it come true
Now do it


Who do we thank for teaching us / That we all have the strength to love
Mmm, we thank the Prince of Non-Violence / For showing us the way
How do we show the children of today / How to live together as one
Oh...we'll sing of a King / And his words will light all of our tomorrows

Dr. King tried to love somebody / (Do you wanna love somebody)
For his sake put your hate away, take a day / (Take a day to love somebody)
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way / (Everybody love somebody now)

Oh, everybody sing (Come on) / For Martin Luther King (Ah, yeah) / Oh, let freedom ring (That's right)
For Martin Luther King, now sing

Listen children of today / Don't think love has gone away / It's in your hearts and minds
(How long) Not long / New day will shine / If we just take the chance
[His love will glow] / Open up the windows

Let the hero shine / Every day in your life / Yours and mine / Everybody shine, whoa...
Let it shine, let it shine, woo...whoa...oh...

For the future generation / Dr. King's medication / For successful operation is peace for every nation

Sing! Celebrate! Sing! Sing! Celebrate! For a King Celebrate! Sing! Sing! Celebrate!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2013, 09:32:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://projectm80.com/modules/mod_mainmenu/tmpl/dunkin-donuts-munchkins-price-i0.jpg)

I'm at work, I had to stop a few places first.

It is customary for whoever is celebrating their birthday to bring in breakfast for the office, and I totally forgot to do this yesterday!

:o

So today I came in with a bunch of bagels, various spreads to put on them, and a box of 50 munchkins from Dunkin Donuts.

Bowling went well last night.  I wore my crown and gave everyone some laughs, and two of my friends gave me a visa gift card.  ;D

Very sweet!

How is everyone doing today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 16, 2013, 01:02:44 pm

I was WONDERING why you didn't show us a pic of the spread you brought in for yourself yesterday.  Now I know.  YOU forgot, and I remembered, haha.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 17, 2013, 01:34:52 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 16, 2013, 01:02:44 pm

I was WONDERING why you didn't show us a pic of the spread you brought in for yourself yesterday.  Now I know.  YOU forgot, and I remembered, haha.

Same here. I also wondered. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Seven years is a long time. 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2013, 09:57:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e0/Energizer_Bunny.png/220px-Energizer_Bunny.png)

This job just keeps going and going and going......

 :laugh:

I shouldn't complain, it means I have a steady income, and Monday is a day off, so I'm happy about that!  Extended weekend!

;D

Back to work, catch ya later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2013, 09:15:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://c.universalscraps.com/files/en/days/friday/friday_086.gif)

Wow!  What a day yesterday.   ::)

The morning wasn't so bad, even though one of my coworkers was out so I had to cover for her.  Then suddenly at about 1:30, everyone and their grandmothers wanted stuff from me.  It was on the crazy side!  I needed to open accounts, edit letters, prepare UPS packages, scan appraisals, it was just crazy.

Truth be told, if it all had hit in the morning, I would've been able to space it out and make it work.  However, all arrving just 2 1/2 hours before leaving for the day, yeah, not fun.

that's the reason for the happy dancing gif, because after yesterday I need this weekend!   :laugh:

Family dinner out on Sunday to celebrate my bday and dad's bday, other than that, it should be a quiet weekend.

;D

Oh, and Monday is a bank holiday, so that means an extra day of sleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 19, 2013, 09:04:13 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 16, 2013, 01:02:44 pm

I was WONDERING why you didn't show us a pic of the spread you brought in for yourself yesterday.  Now I know.  YOU forgot, and I remembered, haha.

Well done Chrissi and Mandy!

Chuck I love that thank god its friday moving pic! I appreciate even though I'm still on Maternity leave!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2013, 11:47:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r225/kingjames719/mlk.jpg)

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! 

Enjoying my day off, I slept in, catching up online, and then meeting a friend for lunch.

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2013, 09:37:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cdn.cnwimg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Heath-Ledger.jpg)

Remembering Heath today.  Did anyone do anything today?  I came to work in striped socks, I'll probably wear them to bowling too.

It was a good weekend.....had a family dinner on Sunday and got some gifts (a few new sweaters, some gift cards) and then went into the city yesterday for lunch with a friend.  I also spent some time going over my budget to see what I can afford in regards to rents and such for when I move.  That made it all the more 'real' for me, and gave me a clearer explanation of what I can do.  I'm feeling a bit better about it.  I can't swing a two bedroom place, however, I can get a nice place and a pull out sofa I can use when a guest is in my bedroom.

;D

This week is a short work week (yay) and Friday is pay day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2013, 10:34:19 am

Quote

I can't swing a two bedroom place, however, I can get a nice place and a pull out sofa I can use when a guest is in my bedroom.

Honey, when you have a "guest" in your bedroom, you're supposed to share the bed with him. That's kinda the point. ...

 ;D  ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2013, 08:50:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering033.jpg)

Yesterday was for remembering Heath, today it's for Jackie.

Sometimes it just hits how many Brokie's we've lost along the way.  Jenny (whom some of you have met at gatherings) put a New Year's Eve toast up on DCF that included this line:

the people who supported each other through the shock and grief of Heath's untimely death and the loss of some of our most beloved members: Jackie, Kitty, Rodney, Dal, Osprey, and Rich, our own rodeo cowboy

Jenny's not a member here, so she wouldn't know to add Shasta to this as well.  I mourn for all of them, and there are days that I still cry for Jackie and Rich.

I do my best to remember this poem, but sometimes I forget it.

Remember me with smiles and laughter,
For that's the way I'll remember you all.
If you can only remember me with tears,
Then don't remember me at all.

I'm going to do my best to make today about laughter, because that's what Jackie would want.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2013, 10:34:19 am

Honey, when you have a "guest" in your bedroom, you're supposed to share the bed with him. That's kinda the point. ...

 ;D  ;)  :-*

Honey,  just because you're a man-whore doesn't mean I'm one.  :laugh:  :-*

Actually, I was referring to if an out-of-town Brokie should visit, and perhaps need a place to stay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on January 23, 2013, 04:24:30 pm

And female, of course ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2013, 04:32:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2013, 08:50:22 am

Honey,  just because you're a man-whore doesn't mean I'm one.  :laugh:  :-*

Sweetheart, you could give lessons, I'm sure.  ;D  :-*

Bless your heart. ...  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2013, 04:42:13 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on January 23, 2013, 04:24:30 pm

And female, of course ::)

of course!   :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2013, 04:32:04 pm

Sweetheart, you could give lessons, I'm sure.  ;D  :-*

Bless your heart. ...  ;D  :-*

You have no idea what you're talking about, God love ya!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 23, 2013, 10:51:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2013, 04:42:13 pm

You have no idea what you're talking about, God love ya!   :-*

 ;D  :-*

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2013, 09:01:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6571289088/hC723FAC0/)

 :laugh: :laugh:

I don't spend a lot of time looking at LOL Cats, but when I do, I tend to find a funny one.  ;D

Short work weeks are good!  Tomorrow is Friday, and pay day!  ;D 

My area was supposed to get snow this Friday evening, but now the weather men are scaling back their predictions.  I do hope we get a nice, big storm before winter is out.

Sunday is a party that the bowling league has put together.  Food and a DJ, should be fun.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2013, 09:12:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001079127/money_and_happiness_xlarge_xlarge.jpeg)

Yup, it's Friday and pay day!

That "raining money" feeling sure doesn't last long, does it?  :laugh:   I've already done my budgeting stuff and the money is all in place to leave the accounts, except for what I stashed in savings.

Supposedly we're getting snow today, starting in late afternoon.  We'll see.  Should make the commute home interesting.  ::)

No big plans for Saturday, but Sunday is a bowlers luncheon with a DJ, this will be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 25, 2013, 05:00:31 pm

When do you plan to move Chuck? And close to where you are now?

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2013, 08:54:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://toolonginthisplace.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/strangesign.jpg)

Well, here we are, back at Monday.   ::)  Oh well, I guess all good things (weekends) come to an end.

The "strange" banner is here because I had a strange dream last night, and I thought it may make you all laugh! Before I share it, I have to preface it with a story.

Not long ago there was a Sacred Heart School (my grade school) reunion and I met up with 6 of my former classmates.   It was a blast, and we talked about a lot of memories, and we all questioned each other about "Susan" and how no one could find her on Facebook, through email, or any other way.

Ok, so last night I had this dream that I was in a car, and was being driven somewhere by "Sue's" mother, "Donna."  LOL I asked about Sue and according to Donna, she's now a Mennonite. Hahaahaa!

It gets better! In the dream I tracked her down! She was living in a wooden house, and when she opened the door she was wearing a Little House on the Prairie dress with the white bonnet, and her husband Josiah was standing behind her!

I have no idea what made me have this dream, but it was crazy!  I remember waking up laughing at the thought of her as a Mennonite, and since I'm in touch with a few of the SHS classmates, I had to message them about the dream.  One of them replied that perhaps we'd see her on next season's "Breaking Amish"!

 :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on January 25, 2013, 05:00:31 pm

When do you plan to move Chuck? And close to where you are now?

Hello Kelda!

I'm not 100% sure on "when" the move will take place, definitely sometime this year.   I plan on staying close to where I am now, the rents tend to be more affordable.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2013, 09:58:18 am

Maybe that was really just a "screening dream," and you were actually picked up by aliens.  8)

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2013, 09:29:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.gadgetizer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/zombie_head_bowling_balls_2.jpg)

I think I want one of those bowling balls!   :laugh:

Yes, it's bowling night tonight, so I'll be away from computer for the evening.  My team is holding their position in 6th place, we've been there for the past three weeks.  Not bad.

;D

I'm thinking I may download Skype for my computer at home....I've heard a lot of good things about it, and the computer comes with a built-in camera, I may as well use it.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2013, 09:58:18 am

Maybe that was really just a "screening dream," and you were actually picked up by aliens.  8)

Oh great, something else to be worried about......

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2013, 10:04:53 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2013, 09:58:18 am

Maybe that was really just a "screening dream," and you were actually picked up by aliens.  8)

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2013, 09:29:27 am

Oh great, something else to be worried about......

But, lucky for us, they brought you back. ...  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 29, 2013, 01:46:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2013, 09:29:27 am

I'm thinking I may download Skype for my computer at home....I've heard a lot of good things about it, and the computer comes with a built-in camera, I may as well use it.

I love Skype although I rarely use the camera but I speak with my sister every morning (in another country) for free. Neither of us wants to appear on screen first thing in the morning  ;D but occasionally I have used it to show her something about my house.
Also moving to a new country I have had to ring back to Australia quite often, You know the thing "Your call is important to us but our lines are busy" It would have cost me a fortune on the phone but skype is so cheap even ringing a phone number. Just last week I had hassles with changing a hotel booking in Rome and they would not answer my emails but I was able to ring and thankfully they spoke English and told me they had received my emails ???.  I think it was less than 20 cents for the call.
You have to pay Au$16 and they top it up when you go below Au$3 but mostly I use it skype to skype which is free.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 29, 2013, 03:48:27 pm

My new favorite photo of Chuckie:  from the London trip, taken by Trigger Hippie aka Nick.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HDERrWh_Tlk/UQb6wl1DWaI/AAAAAAAARs4/D3qMTXiw-w4/s800/IMG_3653.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2013, 05:07:36 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 29, 2013, 03:48:27 pm

My new favorite photo of Chuckie:  from the London trip, taken by Trigger Hippie aka Nick.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HDERrWh_Tlk/UQb6wl1DWaI/AAAAAAAARs4/D3qMTXiw-w4/s800/IMG_3653.jpg)

Oh yeah. What a great photo! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2013, 09:21:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.belgraviacentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/man-sleeping-in-bed.jpg)

That's what I wish I was doing now!   :laugh:  These late-night bowling matches are gonna be the death of me!  LOL  I'd quit the league if I didn't enjoy them so much!   Update of last night will be in the "Striking Out" section of my blog.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2013, 10:04:53 am

But, lucky for us, they brought you back. ...  ;D  :-*

And what makes you think they wouldv'e wanted to keep me?   :laugh:  After about an hour they probably shot me back to my bed so fast.....

Quote from: brian on January 29, 2013, 01:46:04 pm

I love Skype although I rarely use the camera but I speak with my sister every morning (in another country) for free. Neither of us wants to appear on screen first thing in the morning  ;D but occasionally I have used it to show her something about my house.

Also moving to a new country I have had to ring back to Australia quite often, You know the thing "Your call is important to us but our lines are busy" It would have cost me a fortune on the phone but skype is so cheap even ringing a phone number. Just last week I had hassles with changing a hotel booking in Rome and they would not answer my emails but I was able to ring and thankfully they spoke English and told me they had received my emails ???.  I think it was less than 20 cents for the call.

You have to pay Au$16 and they top it up when you go below Au$3 but mostly I use it skype to skype which is free.

I have to say, I know NOTHING about Skype, but I guess I'll find out this weekend.   :laugh:  My computer monitor has a built in camera, which I didn't know how to work either, so last night when I was poking around the computer, I not only found the camera, I found the program for Skype, so I guess it's already on my computer, I just have to activate it.

Quote from: southendmd on January 29, 2013, 03:48:27 pm

My new favorite photo of Chuckie:  from the London trip, taken by Trigger Hippie aka Nick.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HDERrWh_Tlk/UQb6wl1DWaI/AAAAAAAARs4/D3qMTXiw-w4/s800/IMG_3653.jpg)

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 29, 2013, 05:07:36 pm

Oh yeah. What a great photo! :D

Nick is really great with a camera!



(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZjkPvhTnQ7s/UQb6zDEjyPI/AAAAAAAARtI/QdtvTXRch1I/s800/IMG_3655.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 30, 2013, 06:08:04 pm

I love both portraits!

Yes, Nick is really great with a camera!

Looking forward to skyping with you, Chuckie!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2013, 06:48:18 pm

Nick has quite an eye! You both look fabulous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2013, 08:49:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.cafemaroon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/MC-clip-scissor-sisters-lets-have-a-kiki-30464.jpeg)

So, this song was being discussed last night on Facebook, and I have to say.....don't get it.  ???

I like the music, but the lyrics are just......odd.  Who decided to have this type of party?  Why is it called a "kiki"?  Apparently this song is considered a big hit, but I've never heard it at any club or on any radio station.

I did see it performed on Glee as a "mash-up" with Turkey Lurkey Time on their Thanksgiving episode.

Quote from: Sason on January 30, 2013, 06:08:04 pm

I love both portraits!

Yes, Nick is really great with a camera!

Looking forward to skyping with you, Chuckie!   :-*

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2013, 06:48:18 pm

Nick has quite an eye! You both look fabulous!

I like Paul's better than mine.  ;D  Yes, Nick is great with a camera!  He occasionally posts his pics that he takes on DCF in our "Lens" thread, he never fails to get great shots.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 31, 2013, 06:54:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2013, 09:58:18 am

Maybe that was really just a "screening dream," and you were actually picked up by aliens.  8)

 :laugh:


Great photos of you and Paul.

Im on skype to chuck.. let me know if you set it up x

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2013, 10:36:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i.qkme.me/3rnedy.jpg)

I LOVE GRUMPY CAT!   :laugh:  Imagine going through life with that expression stuck on your face?

Yesterday was a good day at work, my big boss and three of the people I report to were out on a trip to D.C., and they won't be back until Monday!  ;D

So that means today should be good too!  ;D

I'm getting caught up on stuff, and feel like my head is above water, which hasn't happened too often here lately.

Quote from: Kelda on January 31, 2013, 06:54:18 pm

:laugh:

Great photos of you and Paul.

Im on skype to chuck.. let me know if you set it up x

Well, it turns out Skype was one of the programs included on my new computer, so I've activated it as of last night.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2013, 03:02:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.orkugifs.com/en/images/have-a-great-saturday_1499.gif)

So how is everyone doing this Saturday?

I slept in, had a light lunch, catching up on all the forums and Facebook, and figure skating is on the TV.

All in all, I'm happy with this Saturday.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 03, 2013, 01:12:52 pm

Sounds like a nice relaxing Saturday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2013, 01:26:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/29/09/63494377466473/0/watch-2013-super-bowl-xlvii-game-live-online-and-your-phone.w654.jpg)

I won't be watching, but I know most people will.     :laugh:

Your laugh for the day.  Mom & Dad just got home, feeling perplexed.  They had gone out and intended on coming home with lunch.  Mom said she had called Angelos, and voicemail picked up, so she left a message with the order.   They get to Angelos, and the men at the counter tell them they don't have voicemail.  Mom says on the voicmail the voice said "Hi, this is Angelo, leave a message."   Turns out mom had taken the number to Angelos applicane repair, and not the pizza place.

*shakes head*

I'd like to see the look on the appliance guy's face when he hears that message.

Quote from: Kelda on February 03, 2013, 01:12:52 pm

Sounds like a nice relaxing Saturday!

It was, thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 03, 2013, 01:36:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2013, 01:26:15 pm

I'd like to see the look on the appliance guy's face when he hears that message.

;D
I have some friends, mainly ladies of a certain age who do not want to create their own messages for their answer machines and leave the manufactured one that comes with the phone. I find it disconcerting to ring a Kiwi lady in her 60's and have to leave a message after hearing the voice of a young american male.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 03, 2013, 06:37:30 pm

Dont you just love Mums and the things they do that make our eyes roll.......

I know I often shook my head at some of the things my mum did or said.......
BUT.....now I see my kids doing the same thing when I do something silly....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2013, 09:51:02 pm

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Grumpy-Cat.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2013, 09:54:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.measurecp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/shhhh.png)

The office is very quiet today, and I hope it stays that way!   :laugh:

I didn't watch the superbowl yesterday, or the half time show, but I hear that Beyoncé caused a small bit of a stir yesterday.

I posted about it here:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,50346.msg642960/topicseen.html#msg642960

I'm starting a new exercise program today, something I ordered off of the TV, a DVD.  Just a little something to help change up the routine.

Quote from: brian on February 03, 2013, 01:36:58 pm

;D
I have some friends, mainly ladies of a certain age who do not want to create their own messages for their answer machines and leave the manufactured one that comes with the phone. I find it disconcerting to ring a Kiwi lady in her 60's and have to leave a message after hearing the voice of a young american male.  ::)

Oh, that's funny!  Yes, I've done that too, I'll call a friend and hear the voice of someone of the opposite sex, and for a second I think I've dialed the wrong number.

Quote from: Katie77 on February 03, 2013, 06:37:30 pm

Dont you just love Mums and the things they do that make our eyes roll.......

I know I often shook my head at some of the things my mum did or said.......BUT.....now I see my kids doing the same thing when I do something silly....

LOL

I'm sure my time will come as well, people will start rolling their eyes at me, if they don't already!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2013, 09:40:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.ibj.com/ext/resources/blog/propertylines/uploads/2008/04/strike.jpg)

That's what I want to see tonight!  Strike!  Whether or not I actually will see any of my own is the question.  LOL

Work will keep me busy today (ugh) but I'll try to drop in when I can.  ;D

My office ran a Super Bowl pool, and one of the guys who won decided to treat everyone to breakfast, there are fresh bagels, muffins, and all the fixins on the counter just waiting to be picked at.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2013, 10:13:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://themojocompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wind-up-tired-man.jpg)

Yup, that's how I'm feeling today!  LOL

After a late night at bowling and starting a new workout program, I'm beat and sore!   LOL  Oh well, we do what we have to do.

Sorry for the late appearance here today, things were hectic this morning, I had 10 emails waiting for replies for me at 7:00am this morning.  Really?  I get here that early so that I can get caught up on other work!  Not start new work!

 :laugh:

One change at the gym, I've started watching "Ellen" instead of the music videos!  She's hysterical, and the time seems to go by faster.  The other day, she had me laughing out loud on my eliptical!

She was showing drawings from the children of viewers, and one woman submitted her daughters drawing of her older sister.  It wasn't an awful drawing, you could tell a child did it.  However, apparently the older sister likes horses, so on the t-shirt the little girl tried to write "I love horses!"

Instead she wrote "I love hoars!"

Ellen starts laughing and says....."I love whores!  That's right, say it loud on a t-shirt.  I love whores!"

 :laugh: :laugh:

I was laughing so hard I'm surprised I didn't fall off the machine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2013, 12:14:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2013, 10:13:12 am

One change at the gym, I've started watching "Ellen" instead of the music videos!  She's hysterical, and the time seems to go by faster.  The other day, she had me laughing out loud on my eliptical!

She was showing drawings from the children of viewers, and one woman submitted her daughters drawing of her older sister.  It wasn't an awful drawing, you could tell a child did it.  However, apparently the older sister likes horses, so on the t-shirt the little girl tried to write "I love horses!"

Instead she wrote "I love hoars!"

Ellen starts laughing and says....."I love whores!  That's right, say it loud on a t-shirt.  I love whores!"

 :laugh: :laugh:

I was laughing so hard I'm surprised I didn't fall off the machine.

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on February 06, 2013, 03:42:32 pm

love the picture of the man!  I have had days when I felt like that going to work! :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2013, 09:00:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://meadfamilydental.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/6a00d83452486d69e20148c839f179970c-pi.jpg)

Oh boy!  Super-storm Nemo is coming!  I'm not sure what to believe, I've heard conflicting amounts.  One report said we could get anywhere from 6 - 12 inches of snow.  ;D

I love snow!

A “watch” – and not a “warning” – is still in effect for the region as the blizzard continues to develop, said Jim Hayes, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s office in Mount Holly.

“We’re still not quite firm on the storm track,” said Hayes this morning. “That’s why we still have a watch and not a warning.”

The storm is slowing down a bit, and the Garden State is still on the very edge of what is proving to be the biggest snowstorm in two years to hit the northeast, Hayes said.

If the current model holds, the snow will start Friday night after the commute. Essex, Union, Hudson and Bergen counties could see from 8 to 12 inches, and high elevations in Sussex County could see a foot of snow into Saturday morning, Hayes said. Monmouth County might get 4 to 6 inches, while Mercer would 2 to 3 inches. Cape May would likely only see rain, the meteorologist added.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/02/snowstorm_coming_into_clearer.html


I'm in Essex county.   Oh boy!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2013, 12:14:10 pm

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

I know!  Funny!!!  I wonder how much of a disturbance I cause at the gym!  I know everyone has headphones/earbuds on, but I still try not to laugh out loud.  Sometimes it can't be helped.

Quote from: bentgyro on February 06, 2013, 03:42:32 pm

love the picture of the man!  I have had days when I felt like that going to work! :laugh: :laugh:

I liked that pic too, and sometimes it just fits 100% how i'm feeling on some mornings!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 07, 2013, 09:42:18 am

Hey Chuckie, why is it called "Nemo"?

I know you're excited about snow, but Boston is now expecting up to 2 feet of snow and 60mph winds. 

I'm not excited.  *cue Grumpy Cat*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2013, 09:45:01 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 07, 2013, 09:42:18 am

Hey Chuckie, why is it called "Nemo"?

For some reason, they are now naming winter storms like the do hurricanes, but I'm not sure how they pick the names.

Quote from: southendmd on February 07, 2013, 09:42:18 am

I know you're excited about snow, but Boston is now expecting up to 2 feet of snow and 60mph winds. 

Damn!  Stay safe over there!    :-*

Quote from: southendmd on February 07, 2013, 09:42:18 am

I'm not excited.  *cue Grumpy Cat*

(http://grumpycatpics.com/Thumbnail/26/WHat-Grumpy-Cat-Thinks-About-SNOW-.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2013, 09:02:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://meadfamilydental.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/6a00d83452486d69e20148c839f179970c-pi.jpg)

I kept yesterday's pic because it's so fitting for today.

Yesterday's "Storm Watch" was upgraded to a "Snow Warning" and "Blizzard Watch" last night.  As of 7:30 am (30 minutes ago) snow was falling here in NJ, and we received word via email that our offices/branches would be closing at 3:00 today instead of the ususal 5:00 or later.

I assume this will mean a weekend spent indoors, aside from going out to shovel.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2013, 08:55:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MAVv60JOdVA/SsJ8KmwmJPI/AAAAAAAAAnM/lVUDtX3eBFA/s320/SeeNoMonday.png)

If I thought that would really work, I'd try it in a heart beat!   :laugh:

I shouldn't complain, I have the next two Mondays off.  The 18th is President's Day, and then the 25th I took off work for the Oscars.  I'll be at an Oscar party that night, and will be up very very late.

This week is a busy week at my house.  Tomorrow is my brother Chris' birthday, the day after is my parent's wedding anniversary, and then we have Valentine's Day.

I found a pic of a cowboy that I wanted to use for a Valentine, so I food around with it on "paint" and while it's not perfect, it will be a good homemade valentine to give to the women here at work.

I'll post the pic here as well on Thursday.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 11, 2013, 10:39:41 am

You are so sweet Chuck giving he girls a valentine.. they must love you at your office!

and lol at Nemo.. I have an image of a fishy flipping about in the snow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2013, 09:10:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://a1128.g.akamai.net/7/1128/497/0001/image.proflowers.com/is/image/ProvideCommerce/GFB_13_SCA6AMERBTY_CH1837_W1_SQ)

Today is my brother Chris' birthday.  He doesn't have Facebook, and was asleep when I left, so I couldn't give him a greeting this morning.  I'll have to send a text later.

Quiet Monday night, but for some reason I feel very tired today.  I don't know why.  Ugh!  I hope to get a second wind before bowling tonight.

Quote from: Kelda on February 11, 2013, 10:39:41 am

You are so sweet Chuck giving he girls a valentine.. they must love you at your office!

and lol at Nemo.. I have an image of a fishy flipping about in the snow!

 :laugh: @ Nemo

I give all the women a Valentine, I printed off about 20 copies of the same card, and I'll write some sort of message on the back on Thursday morning.

I got two kinds of Valentine cookies, and some chocolates.  Each woman will get one of each cookie, and one of each of the two kinds of chocolates I got.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2013, 09:11:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://ashwednesdayprayer.com/wp-content/uploads/34a55_ash_wednesday_year_2013_ash-weds.jpg)

Hope that everyone is doing well today!

Geez, I'm tired!  Late nights on Tuesday are getting to me.  LOL

according to the weatherman, we may have snow today at sundown.  We'll see!  ;D

Happy Anniversary to my parents.  I believe it's their 47th today.

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of the Lenten season.  today begins a challenge for me!  I was supposed to start a new diet for the new year, and of course, fell off the band wagon.

::)

My supervisor (Maria) wants to lose 10 pounds so she and I decided to use Lent (which starts today) as a time period to do a "biggest loser" contest between the two of us.  we're each putting in $20.00 and whoever wins gets the money.

One of my coworkers made it even more interesting, saying he would pay me $1.00 for each pound I lose over the Lenten period.

Wish me luck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2013, 10:02:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 13, 2013, 09:11:15 am

Wish me luck!

Good luck, Sweetie!  :-*

Maybe you could share some tips about what you do to meet the goal and win the prize?

First thing I need to do is lose the three doughnuts I ate yesterday.  ::)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2013, 11:40:08 am

EDelMar accused me of following the "nothing white" diet one time. I developed an aversion to rice, pasta, baked goods, mashed potatoes and the like. The only white food I eat regularly is milk. I think this is going to be part of my Lenten regime.

Please stay in contact with us about your Biggest Loser contest, Chuck! And, good luck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2013, 09:33:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.verbalkwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/c-of-e-lent.jpg)

Not sure about my world, but I'm hoping my Biggest Loser challenge during Lent at work will transform me!

 :laugh:

This weekend is a holiday weekend!   Yaaaaaaaay.....extra days off are soooo nice!  I'm also off the following Monday, one of my coworkers is hosting an Oscar party, and I'll be up waaaaaaaaaaay later than usual.  I'll also have to make sure I watch what I eat while I'm there.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2013, 10:02:53 am

Good luck, Sweetie!  :-*

Maybe you could share some tips about what you do to meet the goal and win the prize?

First thing I need to do is lose the three doughnuts I ate yesterday.  ::)  :laugh:

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2013, 11:40:08 am

EDelMar accused me of following the "nothing white" diet one time. I developed an aversion to rice, pasta, baked goods, mashed potatoes and the like. The only white food I eat regularly is milk. I think this is going to be part of my Lenten regime.

Please stay in contact with us about your Biggest Loser contest, Chuck! And, good luck!

Thanks friends!   Lee, I've heard people talk about that diet as well, it really seems to work for some people.

Progess will be posted in the "Wish I Knew How to Lose You" thread, I've already made my first post.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2013, 07:28:38 pm

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/59747_10151572610807985_1629312490_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2013, 09:09:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcWLW7q7TWE/TVUQx8s-ZKI/AAAAAAAAAHY/ypMItPcA1ho/s1600/fresh_fridays_flyer_FINAL_front.jpg)

Happy Friday everyone!

It's not payday, but it is a three-day weekend, so I'm happy about that.  No real plans, other that to maintain my diet and exercise routine.  I do need a haircut and to get new shoes for work, so that's on the agenda.  Not sure what else to do, but I'm sure I'll find something.

Valentine's Day ended yesterday at midnight.  Five hours later, I saw my first TV commercial for Easter candy.

 ::) :laugh:

Diet progress is updated in the Wish I Knew How to Lose You thread.

How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 15, 2013, 05:34:49 pm

You do have a lot of three day weekends over there, Chuck! 

*envyenvyenvyenvy*

What is it this time?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 16, 2013, 06:29:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2013, 07:28:38 pm

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/59747_10151572610807985_1629312490_n.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good luck with the weight loss!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2013, 08:15:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.rippednfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/man-sleeping.jpg)

Oh, sleeping in feels soooooo good!

;D

Stuck with my Slim Fast program.....shake for breakfast, shake for dinner, lunch was a bowl of chicken salad and some crackers.  Got my workouts in,  and managed to go out for new shoes for work,  and some pairs of sweatpants for the gym.

no plans tonight, so I'm just relaxing at home.

Quote from: Sason on February 15, 2013, 05:34:49 pm

You do have a lot of three day weekends over there, Chuck! 

*envyenvyenvyenvy*

What is it this time?

it's President's Day......in February we used to have two holidays, President Lincoln's birthday on the 12th,  and Washington's birthday on the 22nd.  At one point, the two were 'merged' and became President's Day.

Quote from: Kelda on February 16, 2013, 06:29:01 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good luck with the weight loss!

Thanks Kelda!!! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2013, 02:00:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.rippednfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/man-sleeping.jpg)

Keeping the same pic from yesterday, because sleeping was the order of today as well.   ;D  Tomorrow as well!  ;D


Keeping up with the Slim Fast routine over the weekend, which is impressing myself.  Usually on the weekends I just do whatever the hell I want, which is really counter-productive.  Yesterday I worked out three times, and I already have one workout done today, two more to go, one in the afternoon, and then one more at night after dinner.  Next weigh-in will be on Tuesday, it will be interesting to see what the scale says.

Very windy/chilly day here in NJ, so I'm staying indoors and catching up with stuff online.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2013, 08:58:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.servitokss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/man_question_mark.jpg)

So when is the next three-day weekend?    :laugh:

Let's see.....Memorial Day, in May.  95 days away.   Ugh!   >:( :laugh:   Oh well, I can make myself content with the fact that I took off next Monday due to the Oscar party I'll be at this weekend.

I'm slightly annoyed at the moment......Two weeks ago we received an email regarding the carpets here.  Over this holiday weeked shampooers were coming in to completely redo the carpets, and we needed to get everything we could off the floor for this.  Of course, no one remembered, so my supervisor and I spent time on Friday walking around getting this done.

I came in this morning, the carpets don't look any cleaner to me.

 >:(

The Biggest Loser continues to go well, I'm happy with that.  Just went out this morning and replenished my supply of shakes.  The Special K. ones are the same amount of calories, and taste better than the Slim Fast ones, so I'm trying those this week.

Bowling tonight, so a late night today, and grouchy morning tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 19, 2013, 12:31:38 pm

Easter (a 4 day weekend in both NZ and Australia ) starts on March 29. I think we have been down this track before. A few days ago I read that Australia is the least religious of all the western countries yet no one would dream of doing away with holidays on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In NZ each province has its own holiday and Otago where Dunedin is located is on the 4th Monday in March so this year on March 25. However many businesses just tack it onto Easter anyway making it a 5 day weekend.  Being retired it is all academic anyway except I have to pay 10% more in cofffee shops.
However all my life Good Friday has been a day of prayer and fasting and I could not imagine working that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2013, 01:29:00 pm

Quote from: brian on February 19, 2013, 12:31:38 pm

Easter (a 4 day weekend in both NZ and Australia ) starts on March 29. I think we have been down this track before. A few days ago I read that Australia is the least religious of all the western countries yet no one would dream of doing away with holidays on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

I'm not sure if we've been down this track before or not.

I do know a few countries that get off on Good Friday and Easter Monday.  We don't here in the US.  My office may close early on Good Friday, but other than that, nothing extra.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on February 19, 2013, 03:44:19 pm

In Canada we get Good Friday off but not Easter monday, except if you are in a Union.
We just had a new hoiliday for BC two weeks ago.....Family Day.   It's nice to have a holiday in February!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2013, 05:23:42 pm

Quote from: brian on February 19, 2013, 12:31:38 pm

Being retired it is all academic anyway except I have to pay 10% more in cofffee shops.

Well, that sure stinks. In the U.S. retirees--or members of the AARP--often get discounts, and you're saying you have to pay more?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2013, 06:08:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2013, 01:29:00 pm

I do know a few countries that get off on Good Friday and Easter Monday.  We don't here in the US.  My office may close early on Good Friday, but other than that, nothing extra.

In Sweden we get Good Friday and Easter Monday off, making Easter into a 4 day weekend.

It's one of the big holidays of the year, not only in number of days. The commercial stuff is not quite as big as Xmas, but almost.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 20, 2013, 12:25:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2013, 05:23:42 pm

Well, that sure stinks. In the U.S. retirees--or members of the AARP--often get discounts, and you're saying you have to pay more?  ???

In NZ on public holidays staff get paid time and a half (I think) so all restaurants, cafes and similar are allowed to add a 10% surcharge to their prices. Not because I am retired. I meant it is the only thing about the day that is different, every day is a holiday for me. I have not worked for a wage for nearly 4 years and that was just casual to provide pocket money.
However I now do volunteer work and worked today on our tourist train. I have to be at the station and board the train at 7am then we go out to the wharf to meet the cruise ship, board the passengers, give them orange juice and/or sparkling wine. then later tea or coffee and shortbread then free drinks until lunch when we serve a prepacked lunch plus wine finally taking them back to the wharf about 2.30pm and I got home at 4pm. I am very tired at the end and only volunteer once each week but some people do 3 or 4 ships per week. This year there are 85 cruise ships in town between October and April but I believe there will be over 100 next season. The train takes them up the scenic Taieri Gorge and they are wowed by the scenery. However the carriages are about 100 years old and narrow with high steps. I have to help the passengers up and down. Sadly they are getting bigger, certainly those from USA but increasingly those from Australia as well.

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/Carriagesteps_zps89d29aff.jpg)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/Taieri_zpsad6bc598.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 09:08:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://shame-full.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/stay-strong-weekend-is-coming-soon.jpg)

Yup, it's mid-week already!  Nice!

Bright sunny, but breezy and cold day here in NJ.

Late night bowling last night, so I skipped my morning workout for a little more sleep time.  Update to the bowling thread to follow.

This weekend I'm at an Oscar party, so I'm gonna have to be very careful with my food intake on Sunday.  I'll make sure I eat very lightly during the day, and then try to stay away from junk food at the party, and eat the better choices.

The rugs that were supposed to be shampooed this weekend were done last night, they do look cleaner to me.  Work has been a bit on the busy side, but otherwise ok.

tell me what's up with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 09:17:09 am

Quote from: brian on February 20, 2013, 12:25:14 am

In NZ on public holidays staff get paid time and a half (I think) so all restaurants, cafes and similar are allowed to add a 10% surcharge to their prices.  Not because I am retired.  I meant it is the only thing about the day that is different, every day is a holiday for me.  I have not worked for a wage for nearly 4 years and that was just casual to provide pocket money.  However I now do volunteer work and worked today on our tourist train.  I have to be at the station and board the train at 7am then we go out to the wharf to meet the cruise ship, board the passengers, give them orange juice and/or sparkling wine.  then later tea or coffee and shortbread then free drinks until lunch when we serve a prepacked lunch plus wine finally taking them back to the wharf about 2.30pm and I got home at 4pm.  I am very tired at the end and only volunteer once each week but some people do 3 or 4 ships per week.  This year there are 85 cruise ships in town between October and April but I believe there will be over 100 next season.  The train takes them up the scenic Taieri Gorge and they are wowed by the scenery.  However the carriages are about 100 years old and narrow with high steps.  I have to help the passengers up and down.  Sadly they are getting bigger, certainly those from USA but increasingly those from Australia as well.

Ah, so places to eat charge extra on holidays to cover the extra charges of the staff.  Nice.  That doesn't happen here, and I doubt that on holidays the staff are getting extra cash.  They aren't paid a decent wage anyway, so that is why "tipping" is a big deal here.  I can't imagine being a waiter, and I often think that those who do wait tables are doing it as a second job, as I can't see how they would make a living with just a waiter/waitress job.

In regards to the part I bolded above, you're noticing the weight of the passengers increasing?  I'm not surprised, obesity is becoming a very big problem.

I read an article not long ago that talked about a medical school that had to order all new cadaver tables, because the bodies that were being donated to teach med students were so obese they were breaking the tables they already had.


On a different topic....is it just me, or would Seals & Croft make a killing if they let their song be used for this product's commercial?




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/SummersEveposter.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 02:26:13 pm

80s Flashback!

My crossword puzzle at work today.  See the circled clue.


 ;D



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/IMG-20130220-00109.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 20, 2013, 02:28:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 02:26:13 pm

80s Flashback!

My crossword puzzle at work today.  See the circled clue.


 ;D

Hmmm, let's see, 4-letter word.....

How 'bout DREK?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 20, 2013, 03:48:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 02:26:13 pm

80s Flashback!

My crossword puzzle at work today.  See the circled clue.


 ;D



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/IMG-20130220-00109.jpg)

Oh gosh, that's a tough one!

How many letters?

Sorry, I can't help. Can't think of any word that would fit the clue...  :(


Maybe you should switch over to the easy daily crossword, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 04:08:30 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 20, 2013, 02:28:40 pm

Hmmm, let's see, 4-letter word.....

How 'bout DREK?

Jealous bitch.   ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 04:08:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 20, 2013, 03:48:36 pm

Oh gosh, that's a tough one!

How many letters?

Sorry, I can't help. Can't think of any word that would fit the clue...  :(

Maybe you should switch over to the easy daily crossword, Chuck?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 20, 2013, 05:02:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2013, 04:08:30 pm

Jealous bitch.   ;D :-*

Jealous?  Of what?  Your "taste" in music?   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 20, 2013, 05:06:33 pm

Nevermind his taste in music.

He's got a beautiful pearl necklace, that counts for something!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2013, 07:42:13 pm

Nano-nano? Neener-neener?

Oh, they're both too many letters.

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2013, 08:58:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://catalystmentalhealth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/frozen-thermometer.jpg)

Oooh, she's been a bitch today.
And by bitch I mean this cold!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I like the cold, but this morning with the wind, the temps are even colder than normal.  This morning when I left the house it was about 25 degrees, but with the wind felt like 14.  I usually don't feel the cold so much, but lately I'm feeling it more and more.  Not sure why.   Even when I'm at home in the basement I make sure I have a flannel shirt on.

Looking to have a quiet weekend, so I'm happy about that.  Monday is the day off for after the Oscars, so I'll be using that day to get some errands done.....I need to get my teeth cleaned, and re-register the tracker.

Got good news yesterday, I'll be getting a bonus, it should be in tomorrow's paycheck.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 22, 2013, 08:02:31 am

"Re-register the tracker"???

Congrats on the bonus!  What is it for?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 22, 2013, 07:47:38 pm

yay on the bonus!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2013, 10:06:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/238831586459613804_i4MwmeSx_c.jpg)

Yikes!  It's a late post by me!  Friday was a busy day at the office, and I had to keep up on everything, but I managed.

Not sure what the weather is going to be like tomorrow......I hope it's not too bad, I have some stuff to get done out of the house. 

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 22, 2013, 08:02:31 am

"Re-register the tracker"???

Congrats on the bonus!  What is it for?

My car....register it at DMV.  The bonus is for my hard work over hte year.   BTW, I deleted your comment about it on my facebook page.  One of the company policies is you don't discuss salaries and bonuses.  I posted about it here because no one at work knows about Bettermost.  However, I am friends with some coworkers on Facebook, that's why I didn't mention it there, and almost never disucss work there.

Quote from: Kelda on February 22, 2013, 07:47:38 pm

yay on the bonus!

Thanks!  It felt good to see it in the account today, and felt better to toss it into my savings account.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2013, 09:11:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.scenicreflections.com/files/Old_School_Super_Friends_Wallpaper__yvt2.jpg)

I remember when Saturday's were for watching cartoons!  LOL   Now, they're for sleeping in and getting other things done!  Here is the run down for my Saturday:

10:00 get up -  10:15 breakfast -  11:30 workout -  12:30 head to office -  1:00 work on my Portuguese item to bring to the Oscar party -  2:00  Work on other items at office -  5:00 head home for dinner -  6:30 second workout -  7:45 catch up online.  LOL

Busy day!  But I got the stuff done that I needed to!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2013, 01:56:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.4433044.1357928745!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_600/image.jpg)

it's Oscar night!   Fingers crossed for Anne Hathaway to win best supporting actress!  ;D

I have a party to go to, so I'll be leaving home about 5:45 or so.  ;D

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 24, 2013, 06:50:01 pm

Im watching the red carpet just now but may head to bed soon..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2013, 08:23:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 23, 2013, 09:11:46 pm

I remember when Saturday's were for watching cartoons!  LOL   Now, they're for sleeping in and getting other things done!  Here is the run down for my Saturday:

10:00 get up.

I'm glad I'm not the only Saturday slug-abed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on February 25, 2013, 09:29:48 am

How was your Oscar party, Chuck?  Enjoy your day off.  I had a fab time over at my bestest girlfriend's house, watching the whole thing, and yapping about all the dresses and criticizing just like Joan and Melissa, haha.  So happy for Anne, and also thrilled for Jennifer Lawrence and Daniel Day-Lewis.  I wanted to be happy for Ang, but I never had any desire to see "Life of Pi".  It ended up getting the most awards of the evening.  Don't think ANY critic saw that coming.  Well, hope you had fun and are enjoying a lie-in this a.m.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 25, 2013, 05:44:43 pm

I heart fashion police amanda!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2013, 07:16:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_250/MI0003/262/MI0003262566.jpg?partner=allrovi.com)

Oh, I was busy today!

I got up early, had a work out,  went to DMV to renew the car's registration, shopped, went to the dentist for a teeth cleaning, and then to have the taxes done.

I'm getting a nice refund.  ;D

Quote from: Kelda on February 24, 2013, 06:50:01 pm

Im watching the red carpet just now but may head to bed soon..

Were there any "fashions" that caught your eyes?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2013, 08:23:15 pm

I'm glad I'm not the only Saturday slug-abed.

Saturday and Sunday are the days I catch up on my sleep!

Quote from: Mandy21 on February 25, 2013, 09:29:48 am

How was your Oscar party, Chuck?  Enjoy your day off.  I had a fab time over at my bestest girlfriend's house, watching the whole thing, and yapping about all the dresses and criticizing just like Joan and Melissa, haha.  So happy for Anne, and also thrilled for Jennifer Lawrence and Daniel Day-Lewis.  I wanted to be happy for Ang, but I never had any desire to see "Life of Pi".  It ended up getting the most awards of the evening.  Don't think ANY critic saw that coming.  Well, hope you had fun and are enjoying a lie-in this a.m.

It was a good time.  I was able to catch up with friends and have fun, and I ended up winning a butch of prizes for my right guesses/predictions.   ;D   I was surprised by Ang's winning the Best Director.  I wasn't sure that would happen.

Quote from: Kelda on February 25, 2013, 05:44:43 pm

I heart fashion police amanda!

Is that the name of Joan  & Melissa's show?  I am not a fan of either, so I have watched them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2013, 08:45:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs16/f/2007/200/6/6/_shhhh_by_kacper.jpg)

It's oooooh so quiet!  Both here on BetterMost and at the office!  LOL

How is everyone today?

I took some Tylenol PMs last night to ensure I would sleep well.  Besides the teeth cleaning I had yesterday, I've developed a canker sore on my tongue, so there was quite a bit of pain going on here.  Ugh.

It looks like no one but me is here in the office so far, all I can hear is the sound of the air vents, and my typing.  Kinda cool.  Sometimes I wish it would stay this way all day!  LOL

Nothing much new going on over here, hope you all are having good days!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 26, 2013, 12:21:20 pm

In my many years of teaching it  was a common saying "schools are such nice places until the kids arrive"  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 27, 2013, 02:12:43 am

Quote from: brian on February 26, 2013, 12:21:20 pm

In my many years of teaching it  was a common saying "schools are such nice places until the kids arrive"  ;D

He he. I like that one. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2013, 10:01:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://f1.pepst.com/c/701C05/859051/ssc3/home/057/nidhin0/albums/raining.gif_480_480_0_64000_0_1_0.gif)

It started raining here yesterday evening, and it's still raining today.  Supposedly at one point today it's supposed to stop, and then start again tomorrow.

"into each life a little rain must fall...."

Tired from last night, definitely could've used more sleep.   :laugh:

Quote from: brian on February 26, 2013, 12:21:20 pm

In my many years of teaching it  was a common saying "schools are such nice places until the kids arrive"  ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 27, 2013, 02:12:43 am

He he. I like that one. ;D

Me too!!!  Very funny! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2013, 08:49:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://blog.pgi.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/business-meeting.jpg)

I have a meeting today, it's only supposed to be an hour long, dare to dream!  LOL

Rain here this morning, but it's supposed to clear up this afternoon.  If I hear any reports about droughts for this area in the summer, I'll be very surprised.   :laugh:

Things are pretty much the same here, hope everyone is having a good day!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 28, 2013, 05:52:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 27, 2013, 10:01:26 am

(http://f1.pepst.com/c/701C05/859051/ssc3/home/057/nidhin0/albums/raining.gif_480_480_0_64000_0_1_0.gif)

LOL!

The rain in this gif looks so real, it almost made me wipe my screen!!   :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2013, 09:01:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.glittergraphics.org/graphics/friday/images/fd019.gif)

Yup, that will be me at about 4:00 if all goes according to plan!  LOL 

It was busy yesterday afternoon, with some shit hitting the fan regarding a renwal that was past due, but we got it resolved late yesterday afternoon.

No big plans this weekend, but I have a lot to do right now, so I take my leave of you!  I'll peek in if I get the chance!

Quote from: Sason on February 28, 2013, 05:52:26 pm

LOL!

The rain in this gif looks so real, it almost made me wipe my screen!!   :laugh: :laugh:

It is pretty realistic looking, isn't it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on March 01, 2013, 02:53:14 pm

That's what I'm going to look like at 5:00 pm tomorrow! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 02, 2013, 06:58:05 pm

Fashion Police is the one with Guliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne, Joan Rivers and George Kotsiopoulos. Melissa produces it and is sometimes on the panel.

I have to say I wasn't a fan of Anne's dress. I liked Amanda Seyfried's.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2013, 09:33:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/2008/02/swisscolonyredvelvet.jpg)

I'm really in the mood for a piece of red velvet cake, but I will be 'good' and not cheat on my diet.

Of course, it helps that there's no red velvet cake in the house.  LOL   :laugh:

quiet Saturday here......slept in, ate light, managed to get two workouts in, I'm debating a third before bed.  Just chillin' on the 'net and watching ghost stories on TV.

;D

Quote from: bentgyro on March 01, 2013, 02:53:14 pm

That's what I'm going to look like at 5:00 pm tomorrow! ;D

Well, it's past 5:00, I hope you got to bound out of the office too!

Quote from: Kelda on March 02, 2013, 06:58:05 pm

Fashion Police is the one with Guliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne, Joan Rivers and George Kotsiopoulos. Melissa produces it and is sometimes on the panel.

I have to say I wasn't a fan of Anne's dress. I liked Amanda Seyfried's.

I can't think of any one dress that really stood out to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2013, 09:47:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.customwallgraphics.com/product_images/n/385/cowboys-up-on-horses__43556_zoom.jpg)

I'm in a very Brokie kinda mood today!

For some reason, I decided to got to my folder where I keep my Brokie pics, and found that the pics of earlier gatherings were not there.

I probably saved them to disc, and then deleted them, but that Disc is most likely stuffed in a drawer somewhere.

To be safe, I went through the first two Gatherings Pics threads, and found any of my pics (plus others I liked) and saved them to my Brokie folder.  Now when I move and need a new computer, I can put them all on disc at the same time and take them with me.

Going through those pics gave me back sooooo many great memories!  Auntie's BBQ, some Slash Bashes, Colorado, San Fran rodeo, Orchid Show, Bay City, several NYC dinners.......so many great pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2013, 11:09:44 pm

My latest purchases on ebay.

 ;D


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1-4-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 04, 2013, 01:33:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2013, 11:09:44 pm

My latest purchases on ebay.

 ;D

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1-4-1.jpg)

So what exactly did you buy? A poster? Three comics?

Reminds me of the Big Bang Theory episode I watched last week, where they go to a costume party as several superhero characters. Exactly the first five chracters from the left in the second pic, plus Batman. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2013, 09:20:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media02.hongkiat.com/counter-monday-blues/monday-blues.jpg)

Ah yes, the return of the work week.  Bleh!

 :laugh:

I'm in the office, avoiding the display of muffins and bagels that are put out by one of my coworkers for his birthday.  I'm pretending they're not even there.  Today the scale said I lost 12 pounds, so when I lose one more, I will have lost 5% of my body weight.  If I do it by tomorrow, I can say I did it in 20 days.

I have to leave the office at about 9:30 or so, I need to get back to town for a dentist appointment, to have a small cavity filled, and then back to work to finish out the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2013, 09:25:15 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 04, 2013, 01:33:35 am

So what exactly did you buy? A poster? Three comics?

Reminds me of the Big Bang Theory episode I watched last week, where they go to a costume party as several superhero characters. Exactly the first five chracters from the left in the second pic, plus Batman. :laugh:

They are three different panoramic posters that I merged into one image to post here.  They are reproductions of the super hero characters I watched each Saturday morning as a kid, the Super Friends.



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1-4-1.jpg)

Top pic is "All New Super Friends".....Superman,  Wonder Woman, Batman & Robin, Aquaman, and in the center, their trainee heros, the Wonder Twins, who were shape-shifters.  (1976-1977)

The middle pic was the next season (1977-1978) "Challenge Of The Super Friends".   Heroes were added to make the cartoon similar to Justice League, and three "ethnic" heros were added to break up the "whiteness" of the show.  However, the ethnic heros were given names that matched their ethnicity, and not their powers.  The line up was (l to r) Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash (super speed) Green Lantern (power ring) Hawkman (flight and bird-like senses), Samurai (turns into wind, and becomes invisible), Black Vulcan (electricity), Apache Chief (grow to 50 feet tall) Robin & Batman.

The last pic is from the same series, the villains, The Legion of Doom.  (l to r) Lex Luthor, Brianiac (super android), Mr. Freeze (freeze ray gun), Giganta (grows up to 50 feet tall), Bizzaro (reverse Superman), Grodd (super intelligent gorilla), Cheetah (cat like reflexes), Sinestro (yellow power ring) Riddler, Black Manta (undersea villain), Toyman (uses toys/gadgets for crimes), Scarecrow (master of fear) and Solomon Grundy (zombie super villain)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 04, 2013, 04:49:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2013, 11:09:44 pm

My latest purchases on ebay.

 ;D


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1-4-1.jpg)

Uhh....

a sticker?

a blanket?

a towel?

a poster?

an album?

an LP cover?

a booklet?

a DVD cover?

a table cloth?

your bed linen?

a sample of the wallpaper of your future home?

the lid of a baloon container, signed by Nena?

a zombie repellent?

a red velvet cake in disguise?


Enlighten us, please, Chuck!!

What is it???



ETA: Well, I see you did explain. I still like my ideas better.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 04, 2013, 04:57:37 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 04, 2013, 04:49:10 pm

ETA: Well, I see you did explain. I still like my ideas better.  8)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2013, 09:20:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jhJLHAuYlVc/RwuAFu0fQGI/AAAAAAAAAP8/n_Iaqdh1m9Y/s320/MMDC+Tuesday%27s+Child.png)

I am not sure what made me think of this today........I'm not even sure what day of the week I was born, and what "child" I am.

*runs to Google*

Ok, apparently I was born on a Wednesday. 

*goes back to Google*

Wednesdays child is full of woe

What?  Really?   Oh come on! 

*Reads poem further*  I should've been born on the Sabbath!

And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.

 :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on March 04, 2013, 04:49:10 pm

ETA: Well, I see you did explain. I still like my ideas better.  8)

You would....   ::)

Quote from: Kelda on March 04, 2013, 04:57:37 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Kelda, don't encourage her.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2013, 09:15:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.tourificescapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/let-it-snow1.gif)

Yup, 6 days into March, and we have a snow storm predicted.  Predictions vary wildly....according to one of my friends on Facebook we can expect "anywhere from a wintery mix to a blizzard".

 :laugh:

Most predictions fall between 4 - 8 inches here by me.  ;D

The bad weather is supposed to start this afternoon, and the skies are already grey and full of clouds.  I wouldn't be surprised to see it start sooner.

It would be nice (to me anyway) to say "good-bye" to winter with one last storm.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2013, 08:50:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i.qkme.me/3rz60k.jpg)

All the dire predictions of the weathermen and women were all completely off from what I can see, not a single flake fell overnight.

 :laugh:

I didn't sleep so well last night, feeling tired today.  Ugh, I hate that feeling.

I should sleep better tonight, but won't go to bed much earlier, Glee is on and it's a movie episode, so that means all movie music.  Commercials featured "Shout" and "Footloose".

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 07, 2013, 11:03:10 am

Did you ever notice that Grumpy Cat looks a lot like J. Edgar Hoover?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2013, 11:37:10 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/h11095.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 07, 2013, 11:52:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 05, 2013, 09:20:03 am

Ok, apparently I was born on a Wednesday. 

*goes back to Google*

Wednesdays child is full of woe

What?  Really?   Oh come on! 

*Reads poem further*  I should've been born on the Sabbath!

And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.

:laugh: :laugh: Surely Wednesday is the Sabbath in some kind of religion...gay religion, perhaps!! (I want to join that church!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 07, 2013, 12:42:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2013, 11:37:10 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/h11095.jpg)

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 08, 2013, 07:45:50 am

Morning, Chuck!  Happy Friday, yee-haw!  Saw this interesting article on Yahoo just now:

..

Cash can bribe dieters to lose weight, study finds
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE | Associated Press – 19 hrs ago.. .
.

Willpower apparently can be bought. The chance to win or lose $20 a month enticed dieters in a yearlong study to drop an average of 9 pounds — four times more weight than others who were not offered dough to pass up the doughnuts.
 
Many employers, insurers and Internet programs dangle dollars to try to change bad habits like smoking or not exercising, but most studies have found this doesn't work very well or for very long.
 
The new study, done with Mayo Clinic employees, was the longest test yet of financial incentives for weight loss. Doctors think it succeeded because it had a mix of carrots and sticks — penalties for not losing weight, multiple ways to earn cash for succeeding, and a chance to recoup lost money if you fell off the "diet wagon" and later repented.
 
Incentives are "not like training wheels where people learn healthy habits and then will continue them on their own" — you have to keep them up for them to work, said one study leader, Dr. Steve Driver of Mayo in Rochester, Minn.
 
And if you're looking to set up a system like this at work or among friends, the key is to make it self-sustaining, Driver said. The Mayo one did that by having people who didn't lose weight put penalties into a fund that paid rewards to those who did.
 
It's also a good idea to make people pony up in advance. One woman flew into a tizzy when she stepped on a scale at a weigh-in and was told she'd have to pay.
 
"She headed for the door" but later came back and paid, Driver said. "People in Minnesota are pretty honest."
 
Driver will discuss the study this weekend at an American College of Cardiology conference in San Francisco. The group released results Thursday. Mayo paid for the study and Driver owns stock in Gympact, a company with an Internet program that gives financial incentives for exercising.
 
The diet study involved 100 obese employees at Mayo Clinic but was not a workplace wellness program. Half were given weight-loss counseling, monthly weigh-ins and a three-month gym membership. The others had those things plus financial incentives.
 
The aim was to lose 4 pounds a month up to a goal that depended on their starting weight. If they failed, they paid $20 into a kitty. If they succeeded, they got a voucher to collect $20 when the study ended. Part of the kitty was used to pay the rewards. The rest was put into a lottery that anyone could win, whether they had made their weight-loss goals or not.
 
"People saw that if they stuck with it, they had a chance at winning more than they had lost," Driver said.
 
Participants in the financial incentives group also earned $10 a month and lottery "tickets" for coming to monthly weigh-ins and texting their weights to study leaders each week, said Dr. Don Hensrud, preventive medicine chief at Mayo. So people could have lost as much as $240 or won as much as $360, plus what built up in the lottery fund.
 
After a year, 27 of the 50 financial incentive participants came out ahead moneywise. About 62 percent of them completed the study versus 26 percent of the other group. The incentives group lost a little more than 9 pounds on average, compared to 2.3 pounds for the others.
 
The results are promising, but people may need to lose more than 9 pounds to make a big difference in health, said Dr. Kevin Volpp, director of the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics.
 
"There's been an explosion of interest in this" and 86 percent of large employers now provide incentive programs like this, he said.
 
The cash was a big motivator for one study participant — Audrey Traun, 29, a lab training specialist who dropped 40 pounds, from 215 pounds to 175.
 
"I was impressed. I didn't think I was quite capable of that," said Traun, who lives in Kellogg, Minn. As the study went on, though, the cash became less important, and "it was actually more motivating to see my progress — pounds lost and how my clothes were fitting," she said.
 
Traun used the nearly $400 she earned in the study on a family vacation.
 
In England, there was big enthusiasm a few years back for campaigns using cash or gift certificates to convince people to make healthier choices, like getting vaccinated, quitting smoking and losing weight. But after a few limited trials, the programs have mostly petered out. The most successful were those that offered pregnant women vouchers if they stopped smoking; several of those programs are still in place.
 
"You have to prove these schemes work otherwise it's just money down the drain," said Eleni Mantzari, who studies financial incentives in health at King's College London. People often revert to unhealthy habits once the financial motivation is gone, she said.
 
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AP Medical Writer Maria Cheng in London contributed to this report.
 
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Online:
 
Health incentives research: http://chibe.upenn.edu/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2013, 10:36:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  Friday, pay day, and my federal tax refund hit as well!   ;D  it's sooooo nice to see those figures in the account, even if only briefly!

 :laugh:

it's so pretty out, snow is falling, we have about 3 inches or so out there.  Very nice.  The roads are clear so travel is not an issue.  I took a few pics, I'm putting them in the Weather thread in a few minutes.

Good plans for the weekend anyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2013, 10:41:56 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 08, 2013, 07:45:50 am

Morning, Chuck!  Happy Friday, yee-haw!  Saw this interesting article on Yahoo just now:

People will do anything for money!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 08, 2013, 05:55:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2013, 11:37:10 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/h11095.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Are you going to do something frivilous with at last some of that refund?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2013, 07:17:56 pm

Quote from: Kelda on March 08, 2013, 05:55:17 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

Are you going to do something frivilous with at last some of that refund?

Most of it was used for insurance.  LOL  Not sure what I'll do with the last of it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 09, 2013, 01:22:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2013, 07:17:56 pm

Not sure what I'll do with the last of it.  ;D

Well, you could always add to your collection of pearls.    8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2013, 07:43:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jv3pkiZO2Tk/TXtyyeBYeuI/AAAAAAAABDE/TD3It4dRZ6U/s1600/daylight-savings-time.gif)

 :laugh:

I have to say, I don't feel too affected by the Spring Ahead this weekend.  For that, I am grateful!  LOL

So, how was everyone's weekend?  Mine was pretty routine.  Worked on some budget stuff, some online shopping, chores around the house, the ususal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 11, 2013, 12:49:15 pm

 :P

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktCWU6R-CNk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2013, 02:31:51 pm

BBT!

I can't see the video at work, I'll have to check it out tonight!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2013, 08:56:24 pm

BBT!  I love that song!  It always makes me laugh when I hear it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2013, 07:50:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cf067b.medialib.glogster.com/media/72/72b6b41f8aa44f1dee1338a8dc1fdf1c25410f2ea53c4b3776028943e6cb2c34/stormy-animated-rain-cloud.gif)

Oh, she has been a bitch today!  And by bitch I mean this rain!

(http://www.cafemaroon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/MC-clip-scissor-sisters-lets-have-a-kiki-30464.jpeg)

I'm not sure how long this weather is supposed to last, but ooooh it is coming down!  I'm glad I didn't wash the car.  LOL

I went to bed last night on the early side, and slept right through to the alarm, and I'm feeling better.  The whole DST Monday phase has passed.

;D

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2013, 09:44:12 am

It was cloudy when I woke up, and as I left for the office the sun broke out, on the edge of the dark clouds that receded steadily all the way to work, it looked like I was driving into a far off apocalypse.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2013, 08:01:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iF5kEzjRIr0/TCvQUHtZIXI/AAAAAAAAAMs/n5QqPTSSXEE/s1600/WEDNESDAY+ADDAMS+HAPPY+WDAY.jpg)

The rain has stopped (for now) and I think the sun is on its way out!  However, predictions of late day showers are in the news.

All the talk of the pope has reminded me of Judy Tenuta.  ;D

(http://thetvjunkie.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/JudyTenuta-accordion1.gif)

For those who don't know know her, Judy Tenuta was an off-the-wall commedienne who would dart from crazy subject to crazy subject in her routines.  One routine went like this:

Judy:  "Come closer to the goddess!  I have a secret to tell you.......*whispers*  I'm dating the Pope!  Oh, but I'm only using him to get to God!   The Pope called me one day, yes he called me, and said .....Juuuuuuudyyyyyyy....can I come over to your place, and touch your velvet painting of Elvis....that cries?   and I said to him,  SUFFER, Pope!"   

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

My mom and I saw that bit on TV, and we were dying with laughter.  The thought of someone telling the Pope to "suffer" just killed us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2013, 08:04:37 am

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 12, 2013, 09:44:12 am

It was cloudy when I woke up, and as I left for the office the sun broke out, on the edge of the dark clouds that receded steadily all the way to work, it looked like I was driving into a far off apocalypse.

Oh, I bet that would've been a cool picture! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 13, 2013, 08:24:07 am

Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2013, 07:53:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.scrink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/idesmarch.jpg)

See, you are all safe tomorrow!   :laugh:

I hope you're all well!  I was exhausted yesterday, I even skipped a workout.   Went to bed early and slept through to the alarm today.

I did watch some show yesterday called "My Strange Addiction"......and it was about some guy who was in an intimate relationship....with his car.

::)

He would hug and caress it, kiss it, and apparently somehow figured out a way to have sex with it.

No matter what happens in my life, I'm glad that it's not my issue.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2013, 08:28:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/hroar/9399268/127569/127569_original.jpg)

Hope you all have a great day, and great weekend!  What's everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2013, 03:34:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://thereviewsarein.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/easy-life-sunday-morning.jpg)

Hope that everyone is having a relaxed Sunday!

(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/jakeheathfan/1-34.jpg)

I spent time rearranging my Super Friends cels/pictures last night.  I like how it turned out, and then thought that with luck I'll be in my new place in a few months, and I'll have to take them all down and do it all over again.

 ::) :laugh:

posting a few pics in the Collections thread.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on March 17, 2013, 06:52:32 pm

 :D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh7UgAprdpM[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2013, 08:18:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://mirthbomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grumpy-cat-does-it-again.jpg)

I was looking for a Grumpy Cat Monday meme, and found this instead.  It made me laugh, so I had to use it.

Hope that everyone is well!  I'm here in my cube, and getting ready to start working.

Did you all have a good weekend?  Hope you have good plans for the week!

It's supposed to snow here again, somewhere between 1 - 3 inches.  And just three days until spring.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2013, 08:19:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://ashsilverlock.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

How pretty is that picture?

Tomorrow is the first day of spring, but we're snow covered here in NJ!  ;D

It's supposed to go up in temperature today, so I'm sure the little snow we did get (about two inches) should disappear by end of day today.

I'm going to be in DC on the 26th, going to the Supreme Court for the start of the hearings on Prop 8.  I'll be meeting up with Joe (GoaBoyDC on DCF) and we'll be hanging for the rally, and then perhaps site seeing afterwards.

I'll be back in NJ Tuesday night by 8:30, in time to head out for bowling.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 19, 2013, 07:59:53 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on March 17, 2013, 06:52:32 pm

:D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh7UgAprdpM[/youtube]

haha - I love that women.. she's gone viral over here!

Aint got not time for that!


I love Grumpy cat Chuck! This one made me lol..

(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544540_486708034730033_386927406_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2013, 08:01:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.orioncoat.com/site/largepics/691/59468/231959/322751/coated_springs1.JPG)

Happy first day of Spring!

;D

Hope that everyone is doing well, and getting ready to start spring cleaning!  ;D

Feeling tired at the moment, late night bowling (update to follow in "striking out") and early rising just doesn't mix.  LOL

Nice and quiet at the office for the moment, and glad it's hump day......all downhill to the weekend.

I have a birthday dinner on Saturday evening, and I need to do some shopping for the birthday girl, and myself.  I want to find a red hoodie to wear to DC for the Prop 8 rally at the Supreme Court.  I think a hoodie will keep me warm if it's on the cold side and should have a pocket or two for a camera.

Quote from: Kelda on March 19, 2013, 07:59:53 pm

haha - I love that women.. she's gone viral over here!

Aint got not time for that!

I love Grumpy cat Chuck! This one made me lol..

Hiya Kelda darlin'!  Yeah, everyone loves Sweet Brown (thanks BBT!).....At the bowling league we all walking around saying "Ain't nobody got time for that!"  LOL

I also love Grumpy Cat!  anytime I see her pic, I just start laughing.

Apparently her owner took her to the South by Southwest festival.   From their website:  "The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery."

I believe a booth was set up for people to see/meet Grumpy Cat (real name - Tardar Sauce - yes, spelled that way) and I think the news said that over 60,000 people lined up to meet her.

 :laugh:

The family donates a portion of the profits they make on Grumpy Cat's appearances and online revenue to their local animal shelters in Arizona.

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2013/03/14/the_biggest_star_of_south_by_southwest

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2013, 08:07:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I decided to go "old school" and bring the angel back today.

;D

*looks around*

Hey, where is everyone?  Heeellllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooo!

The blog sections have been empty lately!  I hope people come back soon and give us updates!  I'd like to read them!

Hope everyone is doing well, and getting ready for spring, and that those in the other hemisphere are getting ready for fall!

*laughs evilly, I know how much Matt (ZK) hates the cold*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2013, 08:38:33 am

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pdVvoI9Qsrk/UGkGXTeFqII/AAAAAAAAAHQ/8zq2H7tTEeY/s1600/happy+dance.gif)

The "endless scroll" mess that Photobucket had become is gone, they've added pagination back to the site.

;D

There is no "view all" option yet but at least you can go page-by-page which is quicker than that useless scrolling stuff.

They even gave instructions on how to enable "easy linking" so the commands you click on are back in place under the pics.

http://photobucket.zendesk.com/entries/21453055

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 08:37:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.mysocalledperfectmarriage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fridaydance.gif)

It is Friday and pay day!

Monies have been moved around, budget is complete, and I'm ready for the weekend.

Actually looking forward to sleeping in, as I felt like I was falling asleep in my cube yesterday.  LOL  Thankfully the 'big boss' was not in the office.  He's supposed to be here today, so I best look alert.

I think next week will be a slow week at the office, with it being passover and the week before Easter.  Hopefully we'll be able to leave early on Friday as well.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 22, 2013, 09:53:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2013, 08:38:33 am

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pdVvoI9Qsrk/UGkGXTeFqII/AAAAAAAAAHQ/8zq2H7tTEeY/s1600/happy+dance.gif)

The "endless scroll" mess that Photobucket had become is gone, they've added pagination back to the site.

;D

There is no "view all" option yet but at least you can go page-by-page which is quicker than that useless scrolling stuff.

They even gave instructions on how to enable "easy linking" so the commands you click on are back in place under the pics.

http://photobucket.zendesk.com/entries/21453055

Chuckie, you're the savior of my sanity! Thanks for posting this. :-*
The new site drives me nuts. I uploaded a couple of pics, say 10, and it showed them to me as uploaded. But when clicking back to the album, they were gone. I tried the last page (thanks for that button at least), and low and behold, about six of them were there. The rest? No idea. I uploaded them a second time, but still couldn't find them. Much later, when looking for something else, I found one of the missing ones somwhere in between, on page 17 out of 29 in that specific album.
 ???
Why? Why, oh why do they make such a mess out of a nicely functioning site?

To the developpers of photobucket:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/tumblr_ltmu4sC9NI1qj6p3yo1_1280_zps7da6f066.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 22, 2013, 09:58:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 08:37:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.mysocalledperfectmarriage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fridaydance.gif)

Now the only question left is: why does the guy dance around an open coffin? Is his worst enemy about to get buried? Has he himself just escaped from the grave? A zombie maybe? Is it Dracula on X? So many possibilities! ;) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 10:19:26 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 22, 2013, 09:53:57 am

To the developpers of photobucket:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/tumblr_ltmu4sC9NI1qj6p3yo1_1280_zps7da6f066.jpg)

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/184/b/9/triple_facepalm_by_spottedheart98464-d3kuyp3.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 10:21:56 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 22, 2013, 09:58:11 am

Now the only question left is: why does the guy dance around an open coffin? Is his worst enemy about to get buried? Has he himself just escaped from the grave? A zombie maybe? Is it Dracula on X? So many possibilities! ;) ;D :laugh:

Well, if you watch he jumps on top of it one time, so I assumed it was a coffee table.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 10:28:38 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 22, 2013, 09:53:57 am

To the developpers of photobucket:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gWQaU40PH24/TQrrAq1H3sI/AAAAAAAAJ74/n1uDMSTPSec/s1600/Epic_Facepalm_by_RJTH%255B1%255D.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 10:29:50 am

Last one!     :laugh:


(http://images.wikia.com/creepypasta/images/a/ab/Jesus_facepalm.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on March 22, 2013, 10:55:23 pm

Thanks for the info on Grumpy Cat, Chuck!  I still can't believe she or he is real.  Thought it was Photoshop for awhile.  Egad, 60,000 people lined up to see GC?  The power of the internet is awesome.  :P

LOL at Face Palm Jesus.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 22, 2013, 11:58:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 08:37:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.mysocalledperfectmarriage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fridaydance.gif)

Monies have been moved around, budget is complete, and I'm ready for the weekend.
;D

I hope you remembered to move some of that money into my account!! I can relate to the happy dancer. Chrissi, he is obviously dancing around his desk, to which he is chained 95% of the week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2013, 01:10:32 am

Quote from: Meryl on March 22, 2013, 10:55:23 pm

LOL at Face Palm Jesus.  :laugh:

Ah, but does Chuckie, who apparently knows nothing of The Maltese Falcon, know who the Triple Facepalm guys are?  8)

And what on earth sort of word is compeltly?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 23, 2013, 10:38:17 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2013, 01:10:32 am

Ah, but does Chuckie, who apparently knows nothing of The Maltese Falcon, know who the Triple Facepalm guys are?  8)

"I know NOTHINK!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2013, 11:21:26 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2013, 01:10:32 am

Ah, but does Chuckie, who apparently knows nothing of The Maltese Falcon, know who the Triple Facepalm guys are?  8)

And what on earth sort of word is compeltly?  8)

I could be wrong, but I wanna say they're from Hogan's Heros?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2013, 07:52:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://ashsilverlock.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

Yes, it's a re-post of the snowy pic, as we are predicted to get 1 - 2 inches of the white stuff today.  Almost a week into Spring, and we're still getting snow.

If temps don't start to go up soon, I think people in the area are going to go crazy, especially with Easter this Sunday.

Tomorrow is the rally in DC, I will be there, camera in hand, and I hope to get good pics.  I took Wednesday off as well, so I can recover and relax.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 26, 2013, 12:09:34 pm

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/530159_10200406516262173_1412258481_n.jpg)
Chuck and Joe at the Supreme Court today.  Go boys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2013, 06:33:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NIn-8k1IvPQ/UMCXVOabq0I/AAAAAAAA0aE/mZVMbCPSKpE/s400/chickenthursday.jpg)

Given that I was just off on Tuesday and Wednesday, I shouldn't be feeling this way.  LOL  But anyway....yeah, it's not Friday.

 :laugh:

I must say, I'm jealous of the Euros who have off Friday and Monday for Easter.  We don't get that here, although we may be allowed to leave work early on Friday for Good Friday.  We'll see.

The rally in DC was a great experience, I'm glad I went, and if you hadn't seen them, there are pics posted, starting here.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,50424.0.html

From what I understand, it looks like the court has heard what they will hear, and now we will wait until June for an answer.

*fingers crossed*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 28, 2013, 05:50:15 pm

*feels very Euro*   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 29, 2013, 05:01:49 am

Quote from: Sason on March 28, 2013, 05:50:15 pm

*feels very Euro*   8)

Me too. 8)
And of course, eating fish today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2013, 09:25:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.jesuit.org/jesuits/wp-content/uploads/Good-Friday-Crosses.jpg)

Well, today's Good Friday.  I hope that everyone who celebrates has a "good" holiday.

No big plans today, family will do lunch on Saturday instead of Sunday.

Well, today was the weigh in at work for the biggest loser, and I lost.

Oh well!

It was close, the winner lost 2% more of his body weight than I did.

I'll still keep this up, as I like that my clothes are loose now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on March 30, 2013, 11:29:36 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 29, 2013, 05:01:49 am

Me too. 8)
And of course, eating fish today.

How come you eat fish on Good Friday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 30, 2013, 11:49:37 am

Quote from: Monika on March 30, 2013, 11:29:36 am

How come you eat fish on Good Friday?

When I was a kid, you were supposed to fast on Good Friday (also on Ash Wednesday), and eat fish on the Fridays during Lent. 
I guess the fasting rules have been loosened. 

Here's an interesting article on the subject:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/05/150061991/lust-lies-and-empire-the-fishy-tale-behind-eating-fish-on-friday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on March 30, 2013, 12:03:05 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 30, 2013, 11:49:37 am

When I was a kid, you were supposed to fast on Good Friday (also on Ash Wednesday), and eat fish on the Fridays during Lent. 
I guess the fasting rules have been loosened. 

Here's an interesting article on the subject:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/05/150061991/lust-lies-and-empire-the-fishy-tale-behind-eating-fish-on-friday

Thanks, that was quite interesting. I come in little contact with Catholic practises, so therefore my lack of knowledge.
Funny how religious practices often get mixed with "realpolitik" so to say

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 30, 2013, 12:23:45 pm

As an Anglican (Episcopalian) I do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday or Good Friday. It use to be that fish was cheaper and money could be given to the poor but last Friday I had smoked salmon for dinner which was not cheaper. It just helps to remember how special these days are. I absolutely refuse to have hot cross buns before Good Friday. Even when still working and they were offered the day before I would not touch them. I buy half a dozen each year and have 2 for breakfast then 2 for morning tea (the final 2 on Saturday morning) . I then went to the the 3 hour service in the cathedral which lasted from 12 to 3 so sort of fasted from 11 to nearly 4 when I had a banana  ;) then the smoked salmon for dinner. In NZ all shops and businesses are closed except petrol stations, restaurants and small family corner stores called dairies. In Dunedin there is no public transport but a heritage bus group run a few vintage buses on 2 routes across the city.

I have now risen at 5am on Easter Day and will be in church at 6 for the Easter Vigil. That will be followed by breakfast in the church hall then Eucharist. It will be such a different Eucharist to Thursday night which was very solemn and at the end we stripped the church of all the ornaments then left without talking. Some stayed another hour praying in the darkened church. In my church in Sydney they had rosters to pray in the church throughout the night. To me Easter is far more important than Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2013, 12:04:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.colourbox.com/preview/2863612-191675-happy-easter-bouquet-of-fresh-assorted-tulips.jpg)

Today will be a quiet day at my house, as my niece has to work today, so we had Easter celebration yesterday.

As typical in an Italian family, there is always something that occurs that takes the spotlight from the holiday and puts it somewhere else....someone comes out....a family fued.....someone gets sick.....the evil eye gets used ( :laugh: ) and our little celebration had our "something" as well, as my niece confirmed that she is pregnant.

There are some mixed emotions about this.  She's young (early 20s) and she and her boyfriend don't have any intentions of getting married.  They both work at a supermarket part-time, and living together rent-free in a property owned by his parents.  They definitely dont' make enough money on their own for a baby, so it's been decided that they will move in in my brother and sister-in-law for help.

I am happy for mom & dad, who missed being 'grandparents'.....my brother married my sister-in-law when my niece was 13, so we never knew her as a baby.  I don't plan to adopt and my other brother is single and plans to stay that way.   Now, they get to skip right to being great-grandparents!  I get to be a great-uncle!

;D

Oh, btw, anyone who is friends with me on Facebook, DO NOT mention this on my page.  LOL  As far as I know, my niece hasn't made any announcements yet, and since we share family as mutual friends, I don't want anyone finding out about this until she has the opportunity to announce it herself.

Quote from: Monika on March 30, 2013, 11:29:36 am

How come you eat fish on Good Friday?

Quote from: southendmd on March 30, 2013, 11:49:37 am

When I was a kid, you were supposed to fast on Good Friday (also on Ash Wednesday), and eat fish on the Fridays during Lent.   I guess the fasting rules have been loosened. 

Here's an interesting article on the subject:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/05/150061991/lust-lies-and-empire-the-fishy-tale-behind-eating-fish-on-friday

Paul, thanks for the link, it was very interesting reading.  I had also heard the "pope and the fishing market" story, and wondered if a pope would actually have that type of influence.  I may be wrong, but I believe there are Catholics who won't eat meat on any Fridays, whehter it's Lent or not.

Quote from: brian on March 30, 2013, 12:23:45 pm

As an Anglican (Episcopalian) I do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday or Good Friday. It use to be that fish was cheaper and money could be given to the poor but last Friday I had smoked salmon for dinner which was not cheaper. It just helps to remember how special these days are. I absolutely refuse to have hot cross buns before Good Friday. Even when still working and they were offered the day before I would not touch them. I buy half a dozen each year and have 2 for breakfast then 2 for morning tea (the final 2 on Saturday morning) . I then went to the the 3 hour service in the cathedral which lasted from 12 to 3 so sort of fasted from 11 to nearly 4 when I had a banana  ;) then the smoked salmon for dinner. In NZ all shops and businesses are closed except petrol stations, restaurants and small family corner stores called dairies. In Dunedin there is no public transport but a heritage bus group run a few vintage buses on 2 routes across the city.

I have now risen at 5am on Easter Day and will be in church at 6 for the Easter Vigil. That will be followed by breakfast in the church hall then Eucharist. It will be such a different Eucharist to Thursday night which was very solemn and at the end we stripped the church of all the ornaments then left without talking. Some stayed another hour praying in the darkened church. In my church in Sydney they had rosters to pray in the church throughout the night. To me Easter is far more important than Christmas.

Hello Brian,  I remember going to Catholic school, and the nuns also told us that Easter was more important than Christmas, as Easter was when Jesus rose from the dead, and proved he was the son of God.

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Post by: Sason on March 31, 2013, 03:59:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2013, 12:04:35 pm

As typical in an Italian family, there is always something that occurs that takes the spotlight from the holiday and puts it somewhere else....someone comes out....a family fued.....someone gets sick.....the evil eye gets used ( :laugh: ) and our little celebration had our "something" as well, as my niece confirmed that she is pregnant.

Chuck, all this sounds very much like a typical Jewish family.
Are you sure y'all are Italian and not Jewish??  ::) ;D


Other than that: congrats on your soon-to-be great-unclehood!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2013, 06:18:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 31, 2013, 03:59:49 pm

Chuck, all this sounds very much like a typical Jewish family.
Are you sure y'all are Italian and not Jewish??  ::) ;D

Other than that: congrats on your soon-to-be great-unclehood!!

I'm very sure!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2013, 08:56:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Tired_Man_and_Coffee_on_Monday_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_090819-134572-067009.jpg)

that pic is EXACTLY how I feel today.   :laugh:

I didn't sleep well last night, and I don't know why.  It wasn't nightmares or anything like that, I just kept waking up, rolling over, going back to sleep, waking up, rolling over, going back to sleep.

Oh well! 

Season finale of Walking Dead was last night, a little anti-climactic, if you ask me.  No new zombies until October.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 02, 2013, 12:41:25 am

Hey Chuck

Congratulations on being a great uncle - thats real cool. As to families well they aren't really families unless there is something happening with someone. My mum only used to eat fish on fridays, I try to be good these days on Good Friday. This year was a bit of an exception, as I wasn't at home and the only places I could find open were takeaways, and I could not face a plate of fish n chips (fush n chups) so I opted for a turkish kebab without all the fillings, though I did finish it off with a baklava cake.

Hope the week is better buddy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 02, 2013, 09:44:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2013, 06:18:12 pm

I'm very sure!   :laugh:

Hmm......it could be that Cellardwellar is short for Cellardwellarovsky.....   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2013, 01:23:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.pluslicens.se/images/P1ChillyWilly.jpg)

Yup, it's a tad cold today!  Actually, it isn't as bad as it has been, but there is a strong breeze blowing, making it feel much colder than it is.

I slept better last night than I did Monday night, so I'm feeling more awake.  Let's hope that translates to a good bowling night tonight!

Quote from: Sason on April 02, 2013, 09:44:39 am

Hmm......it could be that Cellardwellar is short for Cellardwellarovsky.....   8)

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

 :laugh:

Quote from: ZK on April 02, 2013, 12:41:25 am

Congratulations on being a great uncle - thats real cool. As to families well they aren't really families unless there is something happening with someone. My mum only used to eat fish on fridays, I try to be good these days on Good Friday. This year was a bit of an exception, as I wasn't at home and the only places I could find open were takeaways, and I could not face a plate of fish n chips (fush n chups) so I opted for a turkish kebab without all the fillings, though I did finish it off with a baklava cake.

Hope the week is better buddy

 :o :o  *rubs eyes*   Is that Matthew?  Holy crap!  It is Matthew!   Yaow Matthew!

OH, and you stopped by my blog on just the right day!


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E6z51o6be5Y/Rf_diqzg8gI/AAAAAAAAAVw/LpWI023oq9k/s400/Tickle+Tuesday.jpg)

*chases after Matthew*

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2013, 07:54:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8fCnBmZ4ug/ThSekC2Q71I/AAAAAAAAAmw/MPefet3FAMc/s1600/HumpDay-1.jpg)

Gotta love "Big Gay Al!"  Is he still on South Park, or did they kill him off somehow?   :laugh:  I haven't watched that show in years.

In my cube at work, tired as hell!  Late nights bowling and early rising just don't mix!

Of course, that also means little time to catch up in the mornings, so I'm rushing through forums now to see what's going on!  LOL  Hope everyone is doing well! 

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Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2013, 07:59:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QnQ-MSUGWbk/TuU2sqyCS2I/AAAAAAAADlU/eVpqT_RJYIc/s1600/busytimes.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I don't have a Twitter account, so I can't "tweet" about anything.  I do have a very busy weekend coming up, so no rest for the weary!   Friday night is a friend's bday party.  Saturday I'll be at a show in Yonkers, a friend from out of town is performing.  Sunday is a christening that I'm attending.

I think I'll be catching cat naps when I can!  LOL

Anyone else have good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 04, 2013, 12:36:23 pm

I actually feel the same way for once. I am up early, 5am  getting ready for my last trip of the season on the Taieri Gorge Railway as we meet the last cruise ship of the season, Oosterdam. There was a slight frost yesterday, first of autumn.
I need to be at the station at 7am and we will load our passengers at the wharf about 8.30am. All going well I will be home by 4pm but have to be back in the city at 6.30pm for NZ Symphony Orchestra concert.
Tomorrow afternoon there is Gay Pride in the city centre. It is the first in (I think) 8 years. Not sure what it will be like. There is a party in the evening but it clashes with a concert by Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) at our stadium to which I have a ticket.
It is now just 2 weeks until I leave on my 8 week tour of Europe (Vienna, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Paris and Switzerland this time). Yesterday I was hassling with online tickets to concerts in Rome, Florence and Paris. I already have tickets to 3 operas and the Vienna Boys choir in Vienna.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2013, 01:16:25 pm

Quote from: brian on March 30, 2013, 12:23:45 pm

It will be such a different Eucharist to Thursday night which was very solemn and at the end we stripped the church of all the ornaments then left without talking.

We do that, too. I find it a very moving service.

Quote

To me Easter is far more important than Christmas.

It's supposed to be.

Does it ever seem strange to you to have Easter in the autumn?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2013, 09:03:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://deepdiva.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tgif.png)

It's Friday, it's Pay Day!!!

Going to be a busy weekend for me.  Tonight is a friend's bday in NYC, tomorrow is a show in Yonkers, and then Sunday is a brunch to celebrate a christening.

Come Monday I'll be exhausted.   :laugh:

Don't know what I'll do with my Sunday nights, Walking Dead is over until October.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 05, 2013, 02:08:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2013, 01:16:25 pm

Does it ever seem strange to you to have Easter in the autumn?

I have never known it at any other time  ;D
I only realised as an adult that much of the symbolism (eggs, bunnies and even the fire of sunrise) is to do with Spring.
In Sydney it is always still warm even when Easter is late April. Here in Dunedin the colours are appearing on the trees but Easter this year was really a late summer. It has turned cool the last 2 days with snow on the range 60 km away when I went up there yesterday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2013, 02:42:13 pm

Christians celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some aspects of modern Easter celebrations, however, pre-date Christianity.

According to the Venerable Bede, Easter derives its name from Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. A month corresponding to April had been named "Eostremonat," or Eostre's month, leading to "Easter" becoming applied to the Christian holiday that usually took place within it. Prior to that, the holiday had been called Pasch (Passover), which remains its name in most non-English languages.

In Medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during Lent. Eggs laid during that time were often boiled or otherwise preserved. Eggs were thus a mainstay of Easter meals, and a prized Easter gift for children and servants.

In addition, eggs have been viewed as symbols of new life and fertility through the ages. It is believed that for this reason many ancient cultures, including the Ancient Egyptians, Persians, and Romans, used eggs during their spring festivals.

Many traditions and practices have formed around Easter eggs. The coloring of eggs is a established art, and eggs are often dyed, painted, and otherwise decorated. Eggs were also used in various holiday games: parents would hide eggs for children to find, and children would roll eggs down hills. These practices live on in Easter egg hunts and egg rolls. The most famous egg roll takes place on the White House lawn every year.

Hares and rabbits have long been symbols of fertility. The inclusion of the hare into Easter customs appears to have originated in Germany, where tales were told of an "Easter hare" who laid eggs for children to find. German immigrants to America -- particularly Pennsylvania -- brought the tradition with them and spread it to a wider public. They also baked cakes for Easter in the shape of hares, and may have pioneered the practice of making chocolate bunnies and eggs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2013, 02:50:04 pm

Just what is an Easter egg role anyway? I know they do it at the White House every year, but what's the point? Is it a race? Do you win a prize for rolling your egg across the finish line before anyone else, or what?  ???

I wonder how come the atheists have never tried to stop the Easter egg role on the White House lawn? Isn't that mixing church and state?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2013, 03:05:11 pm

I believe it's a race, and I'm assuming that no one stops it as Jesus never rolled an egg anywhere.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2013, 03:10:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2013, 03:05:11 pm

I believe it's a race, and I'm assuming that no one stops it as Jesus never rolled an egg anywhere.

 :laugh:

Easter: A day of celebration followed by a week of egg salad.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 06, 2013, 12:55:16 am

I've been reading your posts here Brian and Jeff, about Easter and have found them informative.....

Can you answer a question for me, that has bugged me for a long time......why is it that we always celebrate the birthd of Christ on the same date.....25th December........yet the date we celebrate his death varies from year to year.....??

Also had a smile at your question Jeff about those of us down under celebrating Easter in Autumn.....remember, we celebrate Christmas usually on hot sweltering days, usually finishing off with a swim in the pool or at the beach......lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 06, 2013, 03:20:05 pm

This is just off the top of my head.
We really do not know the date of Christ's birth. In fact if the shepherds were out in the field watching the sheep it probably was not mid-winter.
Christianity just took over a pagan mid-winter feast for Christmas. Why December 25 and not 21/22 I do not know.
We do, however, know that the crucifixion was at the time of the Jewish Passover and that he had to be executed before sundown as Saturday was a very holy day for the Jews.
The Jews determined their religious festivals by the phases of the moon and so Christianity followed this custom. Rather a nusiance in my opinion, I would much rather have the same weekend each year but cannot see that ever happening.

And yes, us people downunder grew up with putting cotton wool on Christmas trees and round windows and sending cards of snowy scenes at Christmas, then eating roast dinners and hot plum pudding in the middle of the day in summer, so I guess some strange spring customs in autumn did not phase us.

My sister's best friend, Astrida,  emigrated from Germany as a teenager after world war 2. As the eldest in the family she insists on maintaining the German customs at Christmas so her brothers and their extended families go to her house for a German  Christmas eve as that is when Germans have their big celebration. They then go to their various spouse families for Australian meals on Christmas day, often seafood and salads.
It is quite common for us to have a traditional Christmas meal in July (mid-winter). Usually called Yuletide meals and many hotels especially in the colder mountain towns have special weekend functions. My sister and her friends often make a party but this horrifies Astrida snd she absolutely refuses to be part of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 06, 2013, 04:29:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2013, 08:37:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.mysocalledperfectmarriage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fridaydance.gif)

Love this image! (And I assumed it was a work desk)

Thats cool about grumpy cats owners giving some of the money to local animal shelters.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 06, 2013, 04:31:38 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 02, 2013, 09:44:39 am

Hmm......it could be that Cellardwellar is short for Cellardwellarovsky.....   8)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 06, 2013, 04:33:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2013, 09:03:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://deepdiva.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tgif.png)

It's Friday, it's Pay Day!!!

Going to be a busy weekend for me.  Tonight is a friend's bday in NYC, tomorrow is a show in Yonkers, and then Sunday is a brunch to celebrate a christening.

Come Monday I'll be exhausted.   :laugh:

Don't know what I'll do with my Sunday nights, Walking Dead is over until October.   :laugh:

You'll be going back to work for a rest!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2013, 08:42:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.rottenecards.com/ecards/Rottenecards_13216049_ff477yzfs7.png)

This is exactly how I feel this morning.

Of course, it could be because I'm tired!  I was out Friday night for a birthday party and didn't get home until about 3am.  Saturday I had to shop for baptism/christening gifts for two little girls, and then Saturday night was my friend Nyasia's show.  She was performing in Yonkers, NY, and flying back to Florida on Sunday morning, so the only time to see her was Saturday night.  I was home by 3am and then up at 9 to shave and shower for the christening and brunch.

I was tired when I got home, but refused to take a nap, as it would've kept me up at night, which I didn't want.

I hadn't shopped for a baby in a while, and I wanted to get something that would always be remembered as a gift from me.  I went to a store called "the children's place" and within a few minutes, found these.





(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Brokeback%20Mountain%20images/42672685_42337189_trimmed.jpg)

So one baby (Chloe) got jeans, a purple shirt and the purple hat, and the other (Grace) got jeans, a pink shirt, and the pink hat.


Oh, and something else must be acknowleged today!

On April 4th, Tardar Sauce (Grumpy Cat) turned one!    :laugh: :laugh:



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/grumpycat.jpg)

It is my understanding that the picture above is NOT photoshopped.  Tardar Sauce's owner gave her a birthday party, and put the hat on her head.  She does not look pleased in the least!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 08, 2013, 12:14:53 pm

Wow Chucky, after a weekend like that, no wonder you dont feel like work......hope next weekend is a bit quieter for you.

Oh my, love those hats, and what lucky little bubs to have Uncle Chucky buy them for them.....yeah, they sure gonna remember who gave them those cowboy dudes......if you happen to get a photo of them wearing them, please share it on here...

Well mate, all I can say is, struggle through the week, have some early nights and get your strength back for next weekend....xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 08, 2013, 03:06:04 pm

Uncle Chuck, loving those hats, and your sweet generosity.  You ROCK, buddy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2013, 08:18:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/grumpycat.jpg)

Ok, it's not my birthday, or anyone else's birthday today (that I know of) but I had to bump up grumpy cat, because this pic just makes me laugh.  When it's someone's bday on DCF, I usually post a pic of me with them and a birthday message.  I think for those I don't have pics with, Grumpy Cat will be my new greeting.

 :laugh:

I slept really well last night, and feel rested today, hopefully that means I'll bowl well tonight.  ;D

Oh, and this morning I got a pic of little Chloe in the pink cowgirl hat!  ;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 09, 2013, 04:19:51 pm

Cute!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 10, 2013, 01:14:47 am

Aww, those lil cowboy hats are too cute!
Shopping for babies is so much fun! Just recently I saw some baby outfits and thought 'too bad I have no one in the family/friends anymore who will get a baby'. No excuse for buying baby stuff until I'll get a grandma - and I hope this particular joy will be a long, long way down the road! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 10, 2013, 02:36:20 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 10, 2013, 01:14:47 am

Aww, those lil cowboy hats are too cute!
Shopping for babies is so much fun! Just recently I saw some baby outfits and thought 'too bad I have no one in the family/friends anymore who will get a baby'. No excuse for buying baby stuff until I'll get a grandma - and I hope this particular joy will be a long, long way down the road! :laugh:

And take it from me, it is sooooooooo much more fun doing it when you are a grandma......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2013, 08:17:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/chilevolcano.jpg)

According to the weather report, we'll be getting rain, and a thunder storm later!  We'll see!  It's going into the low 80s again today, and then once the storm breezes through, we'll be back down to average temps for this time of year.

Bowling last night..........whoa!  Update in the striking out section.

;D

Quote from: Katie77 on April 08, 2013, 12:14:53 pm

Wow Chucky, after a weekend like that, no wonder you dont feel like work......hope next weekend is a bit quieter for you.

Oh my, love those hats, and what lucky little bubs to have Uncle Chucky buy them for them.....yeah, they sure gonna remember who gave them those cowboy dudes......if you happen to get a photo of them wearing them, please share it on here...

Well mate, all I can say is, struggle through the week, have some early nights and get your strength back for next weekend....xxx

Well, I was starting to feel rested again yesterday, and now I'm tired from bowling!  LOL 

I love the hats too! I just thought they were so cute!

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 08, 2013, 03:06:04 pm

Uncle Chuck, loving those hats, and your sweet generosity.  You ROCK, buddy!

;) :-*

Quote from: Sason on April 09, 2013, 04:19:51 pm

Cute!

Yeah, she's a little sweetie!

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 10, 2013, 01:14:47 am

Aww, those lil cowboy hats are too cute!   Shopping for babies is so much fun! Just recently I saw some baby outfits and thought 'too bad I have no one in the family/friends anymore who will get a baby'. No excuse for buying baby stuff until I'll get a grandma - and I hope this particular joy will be a long, long way down the road! :laugh:

Yeah, shopping for babies is fun!  They have such cute outfits!

Quote from: Katie77 on April 10, 2013, 02:36:20 am

And take it from me, it is sooooooooo much more fun doing it when you are a grandma......

Well, since I won't know (:laugh:) I'll take that from you! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 10, 2013, 08:41:07 pm

Hi, Chuck!

Haven't been here in ages, so there's much to catch up on in your blog.  You were posting about Superstorm Sandy last I read.

It's not a superstorm tonight, but there's thunder and rain, so I thought of you.  It was really hot today, too warm for a walk, then it started to cloud up.  By 6:30 this evening, it was cooler with a nice breeze, so I did my walk.  And now that it's dark, the thunder is going off in the distance and it's pouring rain.  Hope you get some thunder, too.   ;D

Just came over here because DCF is doing maintenance.

Hi to everyone I haven't talked to for a very long time.   :)

Debbie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 11, 2013, 02:30:36 am

Quote from: dejavu on April 10, 2013, 08:41:07 pm

Hi to everyone I haven't talked to for a very long time.   :)

Hi Debbie! Good to see you over here! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 11, 2013, 02:35:46 am

Quote from: Katie77 on April 10, 2013, 02:36:20 am

And take it from me, it is sooooooooo much more fun doing it when you are a grandma......

Oh, I easily believe you :)
I am looking forward to being a grandma one day - just not yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2013, 08:23:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loewpruDyb1qmzcvgo1_500.gif)

 :laugh:

I have no idea what that gif is from, but I think it's hysterical!

 ;D

I could actually use another image this morning.

(http://media.merchantcircle.com/33283798/CAR%20ACCIDENT_full.gif)

Last night during the thunderstorm there was a traffic accident at the intersection by my house.  I didn't even hear it happen, I thought it was thunder.

I came up from the basement to go to bed, and saw all these flashing lights outside.  There were two cars smashed against each other, pushed up on the sidewalk, and they had knocked over one of the traffic lights.  An ambulance was pulling up as I went outside on the porch to see what was going on.

I went to bed, but woke up a few times when the sirens picked up, or when the clean-up crew was removing the fallen traffic light.

keep your fingers crossed, I have an appointment today after work to go see an apartment.  I like the location (not far from me now, near a major highway that I use for work), there's a parking spot for my car, they're like "garden apartments" (only two stories high) and the rent is $950.00 a month, including utilities.

I haven't mentioned this on FB yet, I'm waiting to see if all goes OK and I end up taking it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 11, 2013, 12:08:03 pm

I hoped you were getting thunder last night, Chuck, but not with such drastic results.   :(

Good luck with the apartment.  It sounds like it might be just right.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 11, 2013, 05:30:22 pm

Good luck with the apartment, Chuck!

It sounds good. Hope it's in good shape too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 11, 2013, 05:40:21 pm

So, how was the apartment?

I love love love the little cowboy hats and the picture of Chloe.. and the birthday grumpy cat made me full on chortle!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 11, 2013, 09:07:27 pm

Yay, can't wait to see Chuckie's new pad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2013, 09:24:23 pm

The property manager met with me today, and showed me the place.  It has new paint on the wall, new carpet in the living room, new floor in the kitchen, new oven and frige.  Decent sized livingroom, smallish kitchen, but good amount of cabinet space.  Bedroom is decent-sized and has two closets in it, in the walls so no space is lost, plus a linen closet.  There's a laundry room in the basement, and there is storage space for me to use there too.

He says he has a few different people who applied, but they are younger, he likes my age, that I'm single, no kids, no pets and don't smoke.  He gave me an application, and I'm dropping it off tomorrow after work for the whole credit check thing, I should hear from him next week.

He says if I get the 'green light', I can move in for May 1st, but he would give me the keys early so I can move my stuff into it a little bit at at time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 11, 2013, 09:42:57 pm

Sounds nice, Chuck!  Good luck with the application process.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 12, 2013, 12:43:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2013, 09:24:23 pm

The property manager met with me today, and showed me the place.  It has new paint on the wall, new carpet in the living room, new floor in the kitchen, new oven and frige.  Decent sized livingroom, smallish kitchen, but good amount of cabinet space.  Bedroom is decent-sized and has two closets in it, in the walls so no space is lost, plus a linen closet.  There's a laundry room in the basement, and there is storage space for me to use there too.

He says he has a few different people who applied, but they are younger, he likes my age, that I'm single, no kids, no pets and don't smoke.  He gave me an application, and I'm dropping it off tomorrow after work for the whole credit check thing, I should hear from him next week.

He says if I get the 'green light', I can move in for May 1st, but he would give me the keys early so I can move my stuff into it a little bit at at time.

Now this sounds great! Hope you'll get the apartment, fingers crossed and all that :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 12, 2013, 09:21:14 am

I have my fingers and toes crossed for you Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 12, 2013, 11:33:22 am

Does this mean there could be a name change coming for you Chucky.......say Appartment Dweller....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 12, 2013, 05:30:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2013, 09:24:23 pm

The property manager met with me today, and showed me the place.  It has new paint on the wall, new carpet in the living room, new floor in the kitchen, new oven and frige.  Decent sized livingroom, smallish kitchen, but good amount of cabinet space.  Bedroom is decent-sized and has two closets in it, in the walls so no space is lost, plus a linen closet.  There's a laundry room in the basement, and there is storage space for me to use there too.

He says he has a few different people who applied, but they are younger, he likes my age, that I'm single, no kids, no pets and don't smoke.  He gave me an application, and I'm dropping it off tomorrow after work for the whole credit check thing, I should hear from him next week.

He says if I get the 'green light', I can move in for May 1st, but he would give me the keys early so I can move my stuff into it a little bit at at time.

This sounds really great, Chuck!!  

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 12, 2013, 05:31:37 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 12, 2013, 11:33:22 am

Does this mean there could be a name change coming for you Chucky.......say Appartment Dweller....

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2013, 08:53:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loewpruDyb1qmzcvgo1_500.gif)

I think I'll keep this gif one more day, just because.  LOL

Well, here we are, back at Monday, back at work and back in my cube.  Ugh!

Weekend was a good one, visited with friends, and of course saw Brokies on Saturday in NYC, that's always a good thing!  ;D

No word yet on the apartment, but as soon as I hear anything, you'll know.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 15, 2013, 11:08:03 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Yes, Saturday in NYC with Brokies was very nice.

I realized I need to keep a closer eye on your blog because I'd gone since November without reading it (too busy too many other places).  But last night I finished catching up.  Just in time to leave town again next week.   :laugh:

Have a good Monday, and hope you hear soon about the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2013, 06:21:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/7s/sl/diy-memorial-candles-800x800.jpg)

Just a simple note today to say my thoughts and prayers are with the city of Boston, for those who were injured yesterday, and to the family and friends of those who died yesterday.

I hope the healing begins soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2013, 05:31:24 pm

I just got off the phone with the property managers, my application was accepted and I have the apartment!

 ;D ;D ;D


I've lined up drinks, everyone have some!



(http://images.dexknows.com/cms/Glasses-of-Champagne460x300.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 16, 2013, 07:37:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2013, 05:31:24 pm

I just got off the phone with the property managers, my application was accepted and I have the apartment!

 ;D ;D ;D


I've lined up drinks, everyone have some!



(http://images.dexknows.com/cms/Glasses-of-Champagne460x300.jpg)

Thank you very much  ;)  Congratulations

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 16, 2013, 09:24:16 pm

Cheers, Chuck!

But, "Second-floor Dweller" doesn't quite have the same ring to it...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 17, 2013, 01:26:57 am

Oh my, it's not even half past seven here. Starting the day with Champagne, now that's something I haven't done before. :laugh:

Congratulations, Chuckie! :D I'm happy for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 17, 2013, 05:49:25 am

Whoo Hoo.  Send the champagne. New Zealand has just passed the third and final reading of the bill to allow same-sex marriages. New Zealand has become the 13th nation in the world to do so.
I am so proud of my adopted country. The final reading was passed 77 to 44.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 17, 2013, 07:54:56 am

Mine'll have to be a sparkling cider, Chuck, but kudos to you.  SOOOO happy for you.  Will this be your very first time living on your own for any period?

We really MUST come up with a new handle for you, though.

Any chance for pics anytime soon?

Congrats again -- big and empowering and freeing step in your life.  I have a good feeling that this is going to change your dating karma, among other things.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2013, 08:17:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.attorneymarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/23/the-cure-for-overworked-attorneys/overworked2.jpg)

This is exactly how I felt at work yesterday and Monday.  General craziness that most likely will continue through the week.  We'll see.  At least it's Wednesday, so we've reached the mid-week period.

Bowling went well, update to folllow to my Striking Out section.

Weekend is coming, and I have a party to go to on Saturday night, a friend's birthday.  ;D  Should be fun!

Quote from: brian on April 16, 2013, 07:37:15 pm

Thank you very much  ;)  Congratulations

Quote from: brian on April 17, 2013, 05:49:25 am

Whoo Hoo.  Send the champagne. New Zealand has just passed the third and final reading of the bill to allow same-sex marriages. New Zealand has become the 13th nation in the world to do so.  I am so proud of my adopted country. The final reading was passed 77 to 44.

Thanks Brian, and congrats on having New Zealand legalize gay marriage!  Here's hoping the US isn't far behind!

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 17, 2013, 01:26:57 am

Oh my, it's not even half past seven here. Starting the day with Champagne, now that's something I haven't done before. :laugh:

Congratulations, Chuckie! :D I'm happy for you!

Thanks Chrissi, and it is NEVER too early for champagne!  :laugh:

Quote from: southendmd on April 16, 2013, 09:24:16 pm

Cheers, Chuck!

But, "Second-floor Dweller" doesn't quite have the same ring to it...

Quote from: Mandy21 on April 17, 2013, 07:54:56 am

Mine'll have to be a sparkling cider, Chuck, but kudos to you.  SOOOO happy for you.  Will this be your very first time living on your own for any period?

We really MUST come up with a new handle for you, though.

Any chance for pics anytime soon?

Congrats again -- big and empowering and freeing step in your life.  I have a good feeling that this is going to change your dating karma, among other things.  ;)

Hiya Big Bro Paul and Mandy!  ;D  I think I'll keep "cellardweller" as that is how all the Brokies know me, and it would be just too much to change the name.  lol   Besides, on DCF all the places where I'm listed as a mod read "CellarDweller115" and all the gathering pics list me that way as well, so it's kinda silly to change my name.

Mandy, this will be my first time ever out of the parents house, and I'm very psyched about it.  As for pics, I sign the lease on April 26th, and the super at the complex said he'll give me the keys then, even thogh my move-in day is technically May 1st.  I'll snap a few pics that Friday of the empty apartment, and post them up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 09:00:54 am

Congrats on the apartment, Sweetie!  :D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 17, 2013, 09:50:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2013, 08:17:01 am

I think I'll keep "cellardweller" as that is how all the Brokies know me, and it would be just too much to change the name.  lol   Besides, on DCF all the places where I'm listed as a mod read "CellarDweller115" and all the gathering pics list me that way as well, so it's kinda silly to change my name.


I sign the lease on April 26th, and the super at the complex said he'll give me the keys then, even thogh my move-in day is technically May 1st.  I'll snap a few pics that Friday of the empty apartment, and post them up.

Glad you're keeping your name, Chuck.  I even have you listed on my cell phone as "Chuck Cellar."   ;D

And I'm glad to hear the date of April 26th for getting your keys.  That will give you a whole weekend (plus a couple of days when you might be too busy working and bowling) to start moving things into your new apartment.  Very happy for you, it sounds so exciting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 10:26:40 am

Is your impending move traumatizing your mother?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2013, 11:19:59 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 10:26:40 am

Is your impending move traumatizing your mother?  8)

as far as I know, nope.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 11:28:54 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 10:26:40 am

Is your impending move traumatizing your mother?  8)

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2013, 11:19:59 am

as far as I know, nope.  LOL

That's good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 17, 2013, 03:19:26 pm

Congratulations Chucky.....

And about your mum......I bet she will be sending over meals for you and still keeping an eye on you...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 17, 2013, 03:25:55 pm

BIG congrats, Chuck!!!!   :-*

I'm so happy for you!!

What an exciting time you have ahead!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 17, 2013, 03:38:20 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 17, 2013, 03:19:26 pm

Congratulations Chucky.....

And about your mum......I bet she will be sending over meals for you and still keeping an eye on you...

My next door neighbour in Australia had 2 sons, both now in their 30's. She use to tell me how she could not wait for them to move out although they kept coming back to the flat below and on my last visit back the youngest was living there with his male partner.

When I first bought an apartment my mother use to regularly visit and clean while I was at work and would not let me stop her. I did take her out to dinner as I drove her home.

I had an argument with a lesbian at a conference who was deriding gay guys who let their mothers clean for them. My mother would have been so hurt if I had prevented her. Later I moved to a house too far away but whenever she was visiting I had to hide the ironing.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 03:59:41 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 17, 2013, 03:19:26 pm

Congratulations Chucky.....

And about your mum......I bet she will be sending over meals for you and still keeping an eye on you...

And doing his laundry. ...

Quote from: brian on April 17, 2013, 03:38:20 pm

Later I moved to a house too far away but whenever she was visiting I had to hide the ironing.  ;D

"Ironing"?  ???  What's "ironing"?

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2013, 08:01:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 03:59:41 pm

And doing his laundry. ...

::)

I've been doing my laundry since I was 16.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2013, 10:30:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2013, 08:01:58 pm

::)

I've been doing my laundry since I was 16.

Such a good boy!  ;D  :-*

Maybe your mom will get you a new washboard for your new apartment!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2013, 08:18:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.attorneymarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/23/the-cure-for-overworked-attorneys/overworked2.jpg)

Yup, same pic from yesterday, because today was crazy too!  ugh.

I'm glad it's over!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 18, 2013, 09:43:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2013, 05:31:24 pm

I just got off the phone with the property managers, my application was accepted and I have the apartment!

 ;D ;D ;D


I've lined up drinks, everyone have some!



(http://images.dexknows.com/cms/Glasses-of-Champagne460x300.jpg)

awesome news mate!!! looking forward to having a drink at your new home

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 08:41:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001079127/money_and_happiness_xlarge_xlarge.jpeg)

Yup, it's Friday and pay day!!

;D

Today is also the last day I calculate the rent I pay to Mom and Dad on my budget form, and put in my new real rent.  LOL

Thoughts and prayers going out to everyone who is affected by the goings on in the Boston area.  God, such a mess!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on April 19, 2013, 05:15:57 pm

Congratulations on your new budget, Chuck.   ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 08:41:22 am

Thoughts and prayers going out to everyone who is affected by the goings on in the Boston area.  God, such a mess!

Well said.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 19, 2013, 06:12:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 08:41:22 am

Thoughts and prayers going out to everyone who is affected by the goings on in the Boston area.  God, such a mess!

Thank you, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 09:59:27 pm

My niece Shana has officially mentioned her pregnancy on Facebook,  she's two months along.

;D



And here is some "funny" news.

;D

I have a birthday party to go to tomorrow night.  It is the 50th birthday party for one of the guys on the bowling league.  I was orginally not on the guest list, as he and I didn't speak often, and our paths didn't cross.  I wasn't bothered.

About a month ago we bowled against each other, so we spoke quite a bit, and then the next week we bowled next to each other, and I guess I piqued his interest.

He approached me, and asked me out on a date in May.  ;D  And then he invited me to his birthday.

When he gave me the invite, it read as "Come to a fairy's 50th birthday" and it's a "fairy" theme.

I found a friend who told me she has jet black and neon pink wings I can borrow, so I told him I was going to dress in combat boots, black jeans, black t-shirt, the black and pink wings,  fingerless gloves, black and pink rubber bracelets on one wrist, black cap with black pipe cleaners poking out the holes as antenna, and go as a "dark fairy".

LOL

When I told him this, he said it sounded "sexy".  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 19, 2013, 10:42:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 09:59:27 pm

I found a friend who told me she has jet black and neon pink wings I can borrow.

I'm surprised you have to borrow them. ....  8)  ;D

 :-*

Have fun at the party. It sounds like fun.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 20, 2013, 04:54:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 09:59:27 pm

I found a friend who told me she has jet black and neon pink wings I can borrow, so I told him I was going to dress in combat boots, black jeans, black t-shirt, the black and pink wings,  fingerless gloves, black and pink rubber bracelets on one wrist, black cap with black pipe cleaners poking out the holes as antenna, and go as a "dark fairy".

LOL

When I told him this, he said it sounded "sexy".  ;D

Gee you gay guys, must think everything is "sexy".......even black pipe cleaners poking out of your cap..... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 20, 2013, 04:55:29 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 19, 2013, 10:42:27 pm

I'm surprised you have to borrow them. ....  8)  ;D

 

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 20, 2013, 06:24:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2013, 09:59:27 pm

black cap with black pipe cleaners poking out the holes as antenna.


When I told him this, he said it sounded "sexy".  ;D

 ::) ::)  :laugh:




Sounds like a great party, Chuck! Have fun!

And good luck on the date!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 20, 2013, 06:26:09 am

Chuck, I know you love flash mobs, I do too.

Here's one set in your own world of banking:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22110887

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 11:53:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.myoptimalhealthclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/packed-boxes-stacked-and-labled.jpg)

This weekend is my "pack & purge" weekend.  LOL   I'm going through my dresser drawers and closets, packing for the big move.

If it's something that I want, it comes with me.  If it's something I haven't touched in years, and/or forgot about, out it goes!

I've already got a bunch of stuff ready to go, and already filled up one garbage bag of stuff to take out!

Quote from: Katie77 on April 20, 2013, 04:54:00 am

Gee you gay guys, must think everything is "sexy".......even black pipe cleaners poking out of your cap..... ::)

It's all about "sexy"!  LOL

Quote from: Sason on April 20, 2013, 06:24:42 am

::) ::)  :laugh:

Sounds like a great party, Chuck! Have fun!   And good luck on the date!

It should be fun!  I found some wrist cuffs, a snake earing, and chain from when I was a "dark angel" for Halloween.  I also found my pink and black rubber bracelets, and a pink bandana I can use.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 11:54:45 am

Quote from: Sason on April 20, 2013, 06:26:09 am

Chuck, I know you love flash mobs, I do too.

Here's one set in your own world of banking:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22110887

So you posted on my blog (someone who works at a bank) a flashmob that is protesting the banks.

 :laugh:

Actually, it was a pretty cool flash mob!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 20, 2013, 12:23:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 11:53:41 am

It should be fun!  I found some wrist cuffs, a snake earing, and chain from when I was a "dark angel" for Halloween.  I also found my pink and black rubber bracelets, and a pink bandana I can use.

Well going by that, I think its none too soon that you are cleaning out your dresser and drawers...... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on April 20, 2013, 01:30:25 pm

Hope you have a blast, Chuck and get lots of dancing in! ::)

Congrats on your new home - hope that you are a happy dweller! ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 20, 2013, 02:09:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 11:54:45 am

So you posted on my blog (someone who works at a bank) a flashmob that is protesting the banks.

 :laugh:

Well, I found it on FB, and my first thought was to post it to you there.

Then I had second thoughts when I remembered your coworkers are your FB friends....  ::)

I thought your blog would be a safer place to post it! 

Quote

Actually, it was a pretty cool flash mob!

That's what I thought too!

I loved the song, and the fact that there were no musical instruments, just the song and the hand clapping accompanying the dance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 20, 2013, 02:09:44 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 20, 2013, 12:23:30 pm

Well going by that, I think its none too soon that you are cleaning out your dresser and drawers...... ::)

  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 20, 2013, 03:25:10 pm

Fab about your apartment Chuck - so pleased you got it!

So, are you going ou on a date with the self confessed fairy?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 04:43:38 pm

Yes I will, Kelda.

;D


I am getting his birthday card ready now.



How's this for a birthday card?

On the outside:

You're very lucky!  No only do you look young and attractive......


On the inside:

...so do all of your friends!


:D :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 20, 2013, 04:58:06 pm

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Esp with black pipe cleaners poking out their caps... ::)


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 20, 2013, 05:07:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 04:43:38 pm

How's this for a birthday card?

On the outside:

You're very lucky!  No only do you look young and attractive......


On the inside:

...so do all of your friends!


:D :D :D

 :laugh:

Earlier this year I sent a friend one that said on the outside: "I've found the secret of eternal youth." On the inside: "Lie!"  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 21, 2013, 05:15:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 20, 2013, 04:43:38 pm

Yes I will, Kelda.

;D


I am getting his birthday card ready now.



How's this for a birthday card?

On the outside:

You're very lucky!  No only do you look young and attractive......


On the inside:

...so do all of your friends!


:D :D :D

So, when will the date be?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2013, 08:57:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://csumc.wisc.edu/cmct/ParkStreetCT/locations/idealbodyshop/car.jpg)

Yup, it just figures.....the week that I'm supposed to move, the car needs to go to the shop!   :laugh:

On the way to the birthday party Saturday night it started making a loud rumbling noise.  I think it's the muffler.  I let my dad and brother Chris (the car fanatic) listen to it, and that's what they determined.  The car doesn't feel like it's running any differently, so I'm assuming it's nothing major like the transmission.

Friday is the day I sign the lease for the apartment, I'll be leaving work at 2:00 to be at the signing at 3:30.  ;D

My brothers and sister-in-law will be around on Saturday to help me move, so that will be fun, and an expense as I'll do a "thank you" dinner for them.

Speaking of expenses, I also got a new computer for myself, it's a touch screen Gateway, and I really liked it in the store.  It's in the box, and will stay there until I'm ready to set it up.

Another expense, I'm looking at a site called greendisk.com, it's a place where they recylce all your 'magnetic' media, meaing I can get rid of all the stupid VHS taps and CDs I no longer listen to/watch.  By CDs I mean the ones I've burned, not my store bought ones.

I need a small entertainment center for my TV & DVD/VCR, but other than that and the sofa bed, I think I'm pretty well set.

Quote from: Katie77 on April 20, 2013, 12:23:30 pm

Well going by that, I think its none too soon that you are cleaning out your dresser and drawers...... ::)

blah blah blah blah blah

Quote from: bentgyro on April 20, 2013, 01:30:25 pm

Hope you have a blast, Chuck and get lots of dancing in! ::)

Congrats on your new home - hope that you are a happy dweller! ;)

Thank you, darlin'!   Yes, I had a blast on Saturday, did a lot of dancing, and here is a pic of my "dark fairy" outfit.

Not a great pic, and the stupid wings are causing my shirt sleeves to bunch up, but worth a few laughs.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/RichsBirthday007-Copy.jpg)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 20, 2013, 05:07:32 pm

:laugh:

Earlier this year I send a friend one that said on the outside: "I've found the secret of eternal youth." On the inside: "Lie!"  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on April 21, 2013, 05:15:35 am

So, when will the date be?  ;D

A date is not set yet, but I assume it will be sometime in May, once his schedule clears up and I'm settled in from my move.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 10:53:13 am

Chucky, I can see from the picture, whats wrong with your car......the dam steering wheel is missing......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 22, 2013, 02:32:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2013, 08:57:18 am

My brothers and sister-in-law will be around on Saturday to help me move, so that will be fun,

Are you sure you don't need me around to help you carry all your pearls?
They could easily become too much for your brother and s-i-l, you know.

You know I'd love to help you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 22, 2013, 02:34:54 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 10:53:13 am

Chucky, I can see from the picture, whats wrong with your car......the dam steering wheel is missing......

 :laugh: :laugh:


I think you'll find it on the left side of the car. Which is, of course, the right side for a steering wheel!  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 03:28:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 22, 2013, 02:34:54 pm

:laugh: :laugh:


I think you'll find it on the left side of the car. Which is, of course, the right side for a steering wheel!  ;)  ;D

not from where I'm sitting...... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 22, 2013, 03:54:27 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 03:28:55 pm

not from where I'm sitting...... ::)

....maybe that's because you're upside down..... 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 07:05:45 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 22, 2013, 03:54:27 pm

....maybe that's because you're upside down..... 8)

WHO'S UPSIDE DOWN.........

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2013, 09:47:13 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2013, 08:55:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://csumc.wisc.edu/cmct/ParkStreetCT/locations/idealbodyshop/car.jpg)

I picked up the car after work, it was only $300.00, so not bad at all, it was an exhaust system issue.  The car is sounding much better today.

I walked around the office today and found a bunch of unused boxes that I am taking to pack stuff up in, move will start on Satruday morning.  ;D

Bowling tonight, here's hoping it goes as well as last week went.  ;D

Quote from: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 10:53:13 am

Chucky, I can see from the picture, whats wrong with your car......the dam steering wheel is missing......

Quote from: Sason on April 22, 2013, 02:34:54 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

I think you'll find it on the left side of the car. Which is, of course, the right side for a steering wheel!  ;)  ;D

Quote from: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 03:28:55 pm

not from where I'm sitting...... ::)

Quote from: Sason on April 22, 2013, 03:54:27 pm

....maybe that's because you're upside down..... 8)

Quote from: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 07:05:45 pm

WHO'S UPSIDE DOWN.........

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Ok, this whole exchange (especially the picture) made me wonder if anyone ever asks if people are living upside down.  LOL.  I decided to Google, and sure enough, you'll find tons of questions from people asking if people in Australia are living "upside down!"

Why don't people in Australia feel like there upside down?  (yes, it's the wrong "there"...cut & paste, and gives you an idea of the person asking the question)

This was the best answer, in my opinion:

Because gravity doesn't pull youdown, it pulls you towards the earth.

if you walked a long way down your street (a VERY long way, to the other end of your country.) would you suddenly be walking diagonally? or on your thighs? no. because you are not being pulled towards the bottom of the earth, but to the center. it's quite hard to explain to someone who doesn't already know. We (yes, we, I'm Australian) don't feel upside-down because as you come to our side of the world, the direction your feet face rotates so that your feet always face the center of the earth.

And in fact, you did make up the north is up and south is down, because whoever said north was up? you could draw a map with south on top of the map and it would be just as accurate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 23, 2013, 01:23:08 pm

You know, I never knew that people were curious as to whether we fall over because they think we live upside down..... ::) ::)

I know they refer to us as "down under", but I thought that was cause we are at the bottom of the map...its really funny... :laugh:

But then again, I grew up watching American shows like Father Knows Best, Leave it to Beaver, The Nelsons and Gidget ...and I remember thinking that all fathers in America wore a suit around the house....... :o :o...especially odd, cause my dad never even owned one........ :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 23, 2013, 04:11:17 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on April 22, 2013, 07:05:45 pm

WHO'S UPSIDE DOWN.........

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Yep, that's exactly what I mean!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2013, 08:41:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Can you imagine seeing this coming at you?  LOL   I want to know how long it took him to do that, or have it done!

Once again, in my cube and catching up with work.  Hope that everyone is doing well!

No real new news to share, and I assume I won't be around much this weekend, as I'll be moving and unpacking. 

Update to my "striking out" part of the blog for last night.   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2013, 02:18:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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The above gif is posted for Big Brother Paul.   ;D

So, how is everyone today?  sorry for the late appearance, I forgot I had a training class today from 9-12, so I had to get all my work finished before the meeting started, and then sit in the meeting.

But I'm here now!

Quiet at the moment, everyone who works with me is in a different all-day meeting, both today and tomorrow!  I hope that means tomorrow will be quiet, and I can get more work done!

Tomorrow is also the day I leave early to sign my lease.  ;D   I was going to leave at 2:00, but it turns out the place I need to go to is only 15 minutes away from work, so I'll leave just before 3:00, to be there for 3:30.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 25, 2013, 03:17:30 pm

Haha!  Elephant on trampoline.  Very cute.  Thanks, little brother.

This is a big step for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 25, 2013, 05:18:14 pm

That is a cute gif! But why specifically for Paul??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 25, 2013, 05:28:16 pm

Love the jumping elephant!  :D

Good luck tomorrow on your Big Signing Day, Chuck!  :-*

I'm so excited about your move, and I'm sure that's nothing compared to how excited you must be!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2013, 08:15:44 pm

Quote from: Kelda on April 25, 2013, 05:18:14 pm

That is a cute gif! But why specifically for Paul??

Paul likes elephants.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 08:07:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Ayup!  It's lease-signing-day!  ;D

I was originally going to leave work today at about 2:00, but the office where I'm going to is only 15 minutes away from my job, and it's a 3:30 signing, so I think I'll work until just about 3:00.

Yesterday was a slow day, and I'm hoping that continues today.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 04:46:24 pm

The lease has been signed!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 26, 2013, 05:36:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 04:46:24 pm

The lease has been signed!  

BIG CONGRATS, CHUCK!!!   :-* :-*

What an exciting new era of your life you have ahead of you!!!

You have been talking about getting a place of your own for years, and now it's finally happening!!!   ;D

Good luck in your new life!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 26, 2013, 06:40:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 04:46:24 pm

The lease has been signed!

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW HOME, CHUCK!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 26, 2013, 07:45:02 pm

(http://www.artfire.com/uploads/product/7/357/10357/510357/510357/large/engraved_home_sweet_home_western_motiff_wood_sign_w_cowboy_hat_476944be.jpg)

Yeehaw!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:09:32 pm

Here are pics of the new place I'm moving to as of May 1st.  The apartment is already vacated, so I can start moving stuff in tomorrow.


We can start with the keys to the place.  LOL


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:10:48 pm

Shot of the living room from the kitchen to the door out.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:13:36 pm

From the door in, across the living room to the kitchen and bathroom.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:14:28 pm

My kitchen


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:15:25 pm

bathroom


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:16:40 pm

shot into the bedroom, one of my closets to the left.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:17:36 pm

bedroom closets


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:18:45 pm

3rd closet, the linen closet.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:19:56 pm

My neighbors to the right.

LOL

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To the left I have the Garden State Parkway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 27, 2013, 12:22:54 am

Great to see pics of your new apartment Chucky.....I'm sure you will have it looking like "Chucky's Place" real soon and real easy....and of course we want to see photos of that too.....the moving isn't much fun, but doing up the place can be, and I'm sure you will do a great job of that.

Does the fridge come with the place?.......is that normal?......certainly saves buying one and lugging it in the move...

Also, it might be an idea to change the locks and get new keys, just to be on the safe side and for your peace of mind.

Do you do a written inspection of the place before you move in?.....its a good idea to photograph and log anything you might be blamed for or charged for if and when you ever move out....

You are going to have so much fun bringing the place to life and putting your mark on it....Good luck mate, I'm sure you are going to enjoy this new and exciting part of your life........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on April 27, 2013, 01:10:37 am

Wow Chuck thats fantastic place!! It looks great but will look better when you and your gear is inside. You have so much cupboard space and many closets in the bedroom - I can see a shopping spree is in order!!

Have a great day shifting in and making it home

Matthew

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2013, 04:06:33 am

Yeah, Chuckie! You did it  :D
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Now there's an idea: having the housewarming party before actually moving in. You'll never have so much space again in your apartment as you do now. Could save trouble and damage ;D :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:10:48 pm

Shot of the living room from the kitchen to the door out.

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So American! The entry door leads directly into the living room. I remember when I started noticing this in US movies and TV series. Always found it very, very strange, and still do. :laugh: In Germany the entry door leads to a corridor, even if it's only a small one. Of course, the extra corridor takes away space from other rooms, so I couldn't say one solution is better than the other, just that the American one is funny to me. ;D

Your right side neighbours will be quiet and won't give you trouble. ;D And the view is idyllic.
The whole apartment looks like a great place, I like it.

You've been waiting and planning so long on this step, and now it's coming true. I'm very happy for you, congrats again! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on April 27, 2013, 04:34:29 am

Yes congrats Chuck! The place looks great and quite spacious too. A big blank canvas for you to paint with colors and memories

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 27, 2013, 06:50:02 am

Yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:21:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:09:32 pm

Here are pics of the new place I'm moving to as of May 1st.  The apartment is already vacated, so I can start moving stuff in tomorrow.


We can start with the keys to the place.  LOL


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/001_zpsf25ee455.jpg)

Aw, that's cute. The symbol of your new life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:52:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:10:48 pm

Shot of the living room from the kitchen to the door out.


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I can't help but commenting on this.

I was astonished when I came to America for the first time and noticed that people's front doors really led directly into the living room, just like in movies!

In Sweden, you would never find this kind of entrance to an apartment or house. There's always some kind of hallway, small or big, with a coat hanger and somewhere to put your shoes (we usually take our shoes off when entering a home). Sometimes the hallway is really big, with room enough for some kind of furniture too. That will of course take away from the size of the rooms.

When I see people entering a living room from outside in a movie, I always think to myself: "what do they do in winter, with their wet overcoats and dirty shoes?"   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:54:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:14:28 pm

My kitchen


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Oh, I like a kitchen with the window above the sink!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:57:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:18:45 pm

3rd closet, the linen closet.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/009_zps98bd74f1.jpg)

Lots of closets, and spacious ones too!

You could easily put up more shelves if you need more storage room.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:58:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:19:56 pm

My neighbors to the right.

LOL

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To the left I have the Garden State Parkway.

I doubt they'll bother you with noisy parties and such...    ::) :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 10:05:53 am

Oops, sorry for hogging your thread, Chuck.

I just got carried away when I saw your place!

I like it, it's a really nice place. You'll have lots of fun moving in, settling down and making it yours!

I'll shut up now, just one more thing:

"Bet you could fix this place up real nice if you'd want to."   ;) 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 10:07:20 am

LOL at Chrissi's and mine similar reaction to your front door!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 27, 2013, 10:50:15 am

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2013, 10:05:53 am

"Bet you could fix this place up real nice if you'd want to."   ;) 

Perfect !!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 11:08:36 am

LOL Thanks, Sue!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 27, 2013, 12:40:22 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:52:11 am

I was astonished when I came to America for the first time and noticed that people's front doors really led directly into the living room, just like in movies!

Remember in Brokeback, there was a little room with hooks for coats just as you're going into the little apartment over the laundromat? We typically call it the mudroom, and it is very common in the Western and Midwestern parts of the country, but in the crowded northeast, it is a luxury. There is typically a hallway outside the apartments and that's where people take off their shoes. Wet overcoats are left in the car or garage, or taken to the laundry room in the building, or hung over the shower head. More often, people in cities don't wear overcoats any more, since they go from a heated apartment to a heated car or subway to a heated office. Even here in Colorado, I see kids standing at the bus stop knee-high in snow wearing flip-flops and shorts. I had the hardest time getting my children to put on a coat. They said there was no room for such a thing in their lockers at school.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 01:16:25 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 27, 2013, 12:40:22 pm

Remember in Brokeback, there was a little room with hooks for coats just as you're going into the little apartment over the laundromat?

You're right! Hadn't thought of that.

Quote

We typically call it the mudroom, and it is very common in the Western and Midwestern parts of the country, but in the crowded northeast, it is a luxury. There is typically a hallway outside the apartments and that's where people take off their shoes. Wet overcoats are left in the car or garage, or taken to the laundry room in the building, or hung over the shower head.

This all makes sense.

Quote

More often, people in cities don't wear overcoats any more, since they go from a heated apartment to a heated car or subway to a heated office. Even here in Colorado, I see kids standing at the bus stop knee-high in snow wearing flip-flops and shorts. I had the hardest time getting my children to put on a coat. They said there was no room for such a thing in their lockers at school.

 :o :o :o



Thanks for all the info, Lee!!








One more thing below:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 01:17:43 pm

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Daddy Chuckie, you need more furniture.


 ;) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2013, 02:45:11 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2013, 10:07:20 am

LOL at Chrissi's and mine similar reaction to your front door!   :laugh:

LOL indeed. I was thinking Whut? when reading your post, but this one explains it. :laugh:
Great minds and all that. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 27, 2013, 05:31:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2013, 11:19:56 pm

My neighbors to the right.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/008_zpsf7953066.jpg)

Perfect neighbors for a guy in love with zombie flicks!  ;D

Sonja beat me to the Brokeback quotes, but it got me to thinkin' out loud:

Chuck del Mar wakes before five, wind rocking his parents' house, hissing in around the aluminum door and window frames.  The shirts hanging on a nail shudder slightly in the draft.  He gets up....pulls on his shirt and jeans, his worn boots, stamping the heels against the floor to get them full on.  The wind booms down the curved length of his SUV....It could be bad on the Garden State Parkway.  He has to be packed and into the new place that morning....the landlord dropping the keys in Chuck's hand and saying, "Got 'em from the real estate shark, I'm out a here."  He might have to sit on some boxes til he packs up another load, but he is suffused with a sense of pleasure because Brokeback was in his dream.

The stale coffee is boiling up but he catches it before it goes over the side, pours it into a stained cup and blows on the black liquid, lets a panel of the dream slide forward.  If he does not force his attention on it, it might stoke the day, rewarm that old, cold time on the mountain when Brokies owned the world and nothing seemed wrong....

Chuck, I swear.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2013, 06:13:46 pm

Oh Priestess, that's lovely!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2013, 08:22:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.cleanwateraction.org/files/[email protected]/greencleaning.jpg)

Whoa!  Did a lot over the new place this weekend, and the lease was only signed on Friday.  LOL   :laugh:

Went into it and gave it a good cleaning to get all the dust out of the corners and from on top of cabinets, scrubbed the bathroom, and then the real work began.  My brothers and I moved my bed and bedroom dressers into the new bedroom, took three free-standing bookshelves into the living room, a small computer desk from the basement, and all the stuff I had boxed and ready to go.

Yesterday I put together a TV table, two small end tables, packed away all my kitchen stuff, put away some food in the cabinets, and decorated the kitchen.

The shower curtain rod is in the bathroom, I'm waiting for my curtain to arrive.

Today I call Comcast to schedule an appointment to have the cable/internet service hooked up, and tonight i'm going shopping to look at sofa beds and chairs, and get a coffee table.

Once those three things arrive, I can arrange my bookshelves, get curtians for the windows, bring my CDs and DVDS over, and hang the animation cels, and I think I'll be done.

Quote from: southendmd on April 26, 2013, 07:45:02 pm

(http://www.artfire.com/uploads/product/7/357/10357/510357/510357/large/engraved_home_sweet_home_western_motiff_wood_sign_w_cowboy_hat_476944be.jpg)

Yeehaw!

OMG!  I sooooo need that for my apartment door!  Something new to shop for....a Western Welcome sign!

Quote from: Katie77 on April 27, 2013, 12:22:54 am

Does the fridge come with the place?.......is that normal?......certainly saves buying one and lugging it in the move...

Also, it might be an idea to change the locks and get new keys, just to be on the safe side and for your peace of mind.

Do you do a written inspection of the place before you move in?.....its a good idea to photograph and log anything you might be blamed for or charged for if and when you ever move out....

The fridge and oven/stove were here already, so that's not a worry for me.  My brother went around with a camera and took pics of everything, so that was taken care of too.

Quote from: ZK on April 27, 2013, 01:10:37 am

Wow Chuck thats fantastic place!! It looks great but will look better when you and your gear is inside. You have so much cupboard space and many closets in the bedroom - I can see a shopping spree is in order!!

Have a great day shifting in and making it home

Yaow buddy!  I'm very psyched and the "shift" is taking place as we speak.  ;D

Quote from: Monika on April 27, 2013, 04:34:29 am

Yes congrats Chuck! The place looks great and quite spacious too. A big blank canvas for you to paint with colors and memories

Hiya Monika!  ;D  I'm looking forward to putting my own "stamp" on the place.  It will be more reflective of me once I have all the little touches done.

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 27, 2013, 04:06:33 am

So American! The entry door leads directly into the living room. I remember when I started noticing this in US movies and TV series. Always found it very, very strange, and still do. :laugh: In Germany the entry door leads to a corridor, even if it's only a small one.

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2013, 09:52:11 am

I was astonished when I came to America for the first time and noticed that people's front doors really led directly into the living room, just like in movies!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  Just one more difference, huh?  That's ok, the similarites outweigh them!

Quote from: Kelda on April 27, 2013, 06:50:02 am

Yay!

;D  Oh yeah, lots of "Yaaaaaaaaaays!"

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 27, 2013, 12:40:22 pm

Remember in Brokeback, there was a little room with hooks for coats just as you're going into the little apartment over the laundromat? We typically call it the mudroom, and it is very common in the Western and Midwestern parts of the country, but in the crowded northeast, it is a luxury. There is typically a hallway outside the apartments and that's where people take off their shoes. Wet overcoats are left in the car or garage, or taken to the laundry room in the building, or hung over the shower head.

Hiya Lee!  I had never head of the term 'mud room'!  Thanks for sharing that bit of information.  I do need to get some sort of mat for the front door of the apartment, and I assume that anyone with wet shoes can leave them just outside, or I can get a small bin for people to put wet shoes in.

Quote from: Meryl on April 27, 2013, 05:31:23 pm

Perfect neighbors for a guy in love with zombie flicks!  ;D

NO ZOMBIES!!!!   :laugh:

Quote from: Meryl on April 27, 2013, 05:31:23 pm

Sonja beat me to the Brokeback quotes, but it got me to thinkin' out loud:

Chuck del Mar wakes before five, wind rocking his parents' house, hissing in around the aluminum door and window frames.  The shirts hanging on a nail shudder slightly in the draft.  He gets up....pulls on his shirt and jeans, his worn boots, stamping the heels against the floor to get them full on.  The wind booms down the curved length of his SUV....It could be bad on the Garden State Parkway.  He has to be packed and into the new place that morning....the landlord dropping the keys in Chuck's hand and saying, "Got 'em from the real estate shark, I'm out a here."  He might have to sit on some boxes til he packs up another load, but he is suffused with a sense of pleasure because Brokeback was in his dream.

The stale coffee is boiling up but he catches it before it goes over the side, pours it into a stained cup and blows on the black liquid, lets a panel of the dream slide forward.  If he does not force his attention on it, it might stoke the day, rewarm that old, cold time on the mountain when Brokies owned the world and nothing seemed wrong....

Chuck, I swear.   :-*

Very cool Meryl!  However, I won't be serving stale coffee to guests!  They will have to make their own though!  I have a coffee maker, but I dont' drink coffee, so I won't know how to make it "good".  LOL  Anyone who stays with me, I'll have the supplies, but prep work is your own!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2013, 08:33:26 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ok, so like, 10 minutes after posting before, I found an ordered a sign.


(http://img1.etsystatic.com/015/0/7170825/il_fullxfull.431712381_i54z.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 29, 2013, 12:40:42 pm

Oh I love that sign.......absolutely perfect for your place Chucky.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on April 29, 2013, 12:43:53 pm

Can't wait to see the After pics....  So excited for you, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 29, 2013, 03:41:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2013, 08:33:26 am

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ok, so like, 10 minutes after posting before, I found an ordered a sign.


(http://img1.etsystatic.com/015/0/7170825/il_fullxfull.431712381_i54z.jpg)

Wow!

That sign is perfect for you, Chuck!!

Sounds like you got everything under control. Hope your stuff arrives on schedule.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2013, 08:27:13 pm

I called the cable company this evening to schedule an appointment for cable and internet to be installed at the apartment on Thursday.

45 minutes later, I had the appointment.  ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 30, 2013, 04:03:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2013, 08:27:13 pm

I called the cable company this evening to schedule an appointment for cable and internet to be installed at the apartment on Thursday.

45 minutes later, I had the appointment.  ugh!

Were you holding on for ALL that time??....thats terrible...
My internet provider,  if the wait is going to be any longer than 2 minutes, will take my number and call me back when its my turn, which I have found very efficient.

Also what I have found too, is that with companies like Insurance, internet, and phone...if you are calling "sales" the wait is usually shorter than if you are calling "service" or "complaints".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2013, 08:37:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cdn2.crosslandteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/angry_phone2.jpg)

Yes, that's how I felt yesterday evening after trying to set up an appointment to have my cable and internet installed at the new place.

After 45 minutes, the appointment was set.  Ugh!

I have Thursday and Friday off work.  Thursday is the appointment for the tv/internet, and Friday is when the couch and recliner arrive.

I just need to get a couple of pole lamps, and a coffee table, and then hang my pics/cels up, and I think I'm done.

;D

Bowling night tonight, so that means a sleepy day tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 30, 2013, 01:11:59 pm

When will you officially move in?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 30, 2013, 01:19:02 pm

Chuck, you need to change the name of your blog to Apartment Scribblings!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on April 30, 2013, 03:36:25 pm

Very nice Chuck :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2013, 03:53:34 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 30, 2013, 01:19:02 pm

Chuck, you need to change the name of your blog to Apartment Scribblings!   :laugh:

The scribblings will stay in the cellar.   ;D

Quote from: Kelda on April 30, 2013, 01:11:59 pm

When will you officially move in?

My official move day is May 1st, but I won't move that day.  The cable/internet will be installed on May 2nd, so I'll be there for that, and that's when I'll officially move in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 30, 2013, 04:24:16 pm

So Thursday night will be your first night in your own home?

That's exciting! You have to celebrate it somehow!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 30, 2013, 04:28:45 pm

Here's some bubli bubli for your celebration, Chuck:


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X33tpaSipUM[/youtube]


 :laugh: ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2013, 07:33:52 pm

Oh, maybe I'll have some champagne and watch Borkback Mountain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 01, 2013, 03:06:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2013, 07:33:52 pm

Oh, maybe I'll have some champagne and watch Borkback Mountain.

Sounds good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 01, 2013, 05:44:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2013, 07:33:52 pm

Oh, maybe I'll have some champagne and watch Borkback Mountain.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 07:57:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ln-gIQodGE8/UWvnyI1yuMI/AAAAAAAADqc/HTNOfKTca8I/w497-h373/Bring%2Bme%2Banother%2BSmurf.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That pic definitely made me laugh this morning!  I used to watch the smurfs when I was little.

(http://www.firstshowing.net/img/smurfs-bluebg-hdrimg.jpg)

My shower curtain arrived yesterday, so I went to the apartment to install it, and now the bathroom is complete.  I'm going back today to move some boxes around, and I will pretty much be ready for the cable/internet guy tomorrow (if he shows according to schedule) and the furniture on Friday.

Bowling went really well last night, an update in Striking Out to follow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 01, 2013, 09:45:35 am

That pic is soooo funny!  :laugh:


What colour is you shower curtain?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 01, 2013, 01:08:24 pm

Wasn't there a new potential date/beau in the picture a few weeks ago?  Did I miss something, or is that still going on?  You haven't mentioned him lately.

That must be one DAMN special shower curtain, Chuck.  Most of us folks just pick one up at Wal-Mart...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 01, 2013, 02:04:27 pm

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/26/102606738_b929fb1e48.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64491417@N00/102606738/)
Borkback Mountain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64491417@N00/102606738/) by Bloodshovel (http://www.flickr.com/people/64491417@N00/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 01, 2013, 02:12:03 pm

That is the most perfect image I have ever seen, Paul!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 01, 2013, 02:53:16 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 01, 2013, 01:08:24 pm

Wasn't there a new potential date/beau in the picture a few weeks ago?  Did I miss something, or is that still going on?  You haven't mentioned him lately.

That must be one DAMN special shower curtain, Chuck.  Most of us folks just pick one up at Wal-Mart...

Well I'm glad you said that Mandy, cause I gotta say, I was thinking the same thing about the shower curtain, but didn't say anything cause I didn't know if, over there,  you could just go an buy one of the plastic ones like we can, at any kinda store...

So Chucky, what is the deal with the shower curtain.....dont tell me its got a cowboy design on it.... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 01, 2013, 03:09:20 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on May 01, 2013, 02:53:16 pm

So Chucky, what is the deal with the shower curtain.....dont tell me its got a cowboy design on it.... :o

Like this? 

(http://www.visionbedding.com/cached_images/imagemagick/large/shower_curtains/autogen_large_35549461_shower_curtains.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 01, 2013, 04:35:08 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 01, 2013, 02:04:27 pm

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/26/102606738_b929fb1e48.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64491417@N00/102606738/)
Borkback Mountain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64491417@N00/102606738/) by Bloodshovel (http://www.flickr.com/people/64491417@N00/), on Flickr

That's Mr. Moose!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 01, 2013, 05:18:23 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on May 01, 2013, 04:35:08 pm

That's Mr. Moose!

Yes, and he's soon to be a chocolate moose!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 05:50:51 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 01, 2013, 09:45:35 am

What colour is you shower curtain?

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 01, 2013, 01:08:24 pm

That must be one DAMN special shower curtain, Chuck.  Most of us folks just pick one up at Wal-Mart...

Quote from: Katie77 on May 01, 2013, 02:53:16 pm

So Chucky, what is the deal with the shower curtain.....dont tell me its got a cowboy design on it.... :o

(http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/5572921/il_570xN.76330511.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 01, 2013, 07:44:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 05:50:51 pm

(http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/5572921/il_570xN.76330511.jpg)

Oh my goodness.....are you expecting some uninvited visitors.....?? :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 08:20:57 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on May 01, 2013, 07:44:26 pm

Oh my goodness.....are you expecting some uninvited visitors.....?? :o :o :o

;D   :laugh:

No, I just went for a "Psycho" bathroom theme.  The bathroom includes a bathmat with bloody footprints, a towel with bloody handprints, and two bloody handprints on the mirror. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 02, 2013, 12:13:54 am

Oh God, don't expect me to ask can I stay on any future visit to USA ;D
Actually your shopping habits do not surprise me. I remember helping you search for a deodorant in Sydney at one of our leading department stores. I am afraid I just pick up the cheapest brand,  hopefuly on special, in my local supermarket.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 02, 2013, 12:42:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 05:50:51 pm

(http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/5572921/il_570xN.76330511.jpg)

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 08:20:57 pm

No, I just went for a "Psycho" bathroom theme.  The bathroom includes a bathmat with bloody footprints, a towel with bloody handprints, and two bloody handprints on the mirror. :laugh:

You so crazy! :laugh:
And we love you for it. 8) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 02, 2013, 03:11:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 08:20:57 pm

;D   :laugh:

No, I just went for a "Psycho" bathroom theme.  The bathroom includes a bathmat with bloody footprints, a towel with bloody handprints, and two bloody handprints on the mirror. :laugh:

Oh my goodness.....fancy getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, to be confronted by that..... :o

I dont mean to interfere, but the silohette of a naked rippling man on the shower curtain would have been nice, with boot prints on your bath mat, and a cowboy hat hanging on the corner of the mirror, would have been far more romantic...... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 08:16:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://global3.memecdn.com/rule-of-cats-1-if-caught-blame-the-dog_o_1103641.jpg)

It's always the dog!   :laugh:

I have off work today and tomorrow.  If all goes well, the cable and internet will be connected today, and I'll be able to start posting from there.  ;D

He's scheduled to arrive by 3:00 today, so I have some time, but I'll need to get my new computer and my old TV and DVD/VCR moved over to the apartment today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 10:31:45 am

Quote from: brian on May 02, 2013, 12:13:54 am

Oh God, don't expect me to ask can I stay on any future visit to USA ;D
Actually your shopping habits do not surprise me. I remember helping you search for a deodorant in Sydney at one of our leading department stores. I am afraid I just pick up the cheapest brand,  hopefuly on special, in my local supermarket.  ;D

Well, I remember the shopping trip, but you have the item wrong.  LOL  I'm like you when it comes to deodorant, whatever I can get at my local store.

I was shopping for cologne, a bottle of "Signature" by David Beckham.  Matthew gave me a bottle of it when we first met, and it became my favorite scent, it's very mild, which I prefer.  I hate strong colognes.   Thankfully a place by my job stocks it on a regular basis.

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 02, 2013, 12:42:42 am

You so crazy! :laugh:
And we love you for it. 8) :-*

I gotta be me!   ;D

Quote from: Katie77 on May 02, 2013, 03:11:19 am

Oh my goodness.....fancy getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, to be confronted by that..... :o

I dont mean to interfere, but the silohette of a naked rippling man on the shower curtain would have been nice, with boot prints on your bath mat, and a cowboy hat hanging on the corner of the mirror, would have been far more romantic...... ;)

Well, yes, but considering that I'm sure my parents will come from time to time to visit, I'm certain they'd rather not see a naked man on my curtain!   :laugh:

Quote from: Mandy21 on May 01, 2013, 01:08:24 pm

Wasn't there a new potential date/beau in the picture a few weeks ago?  Did I miss something, or is that still going on?  You haven't mentioned him lately.

Well, two kinda happened back-to-back.

There was a guy named Rich who was once a member of the league,  but not when I joined last year.  We connected through Facebook due to mutual friends on the league.  We seemed to really hit it off, and then he stopped messaging me.  Not sure why, but I don't force people into something they don't want, so I just let it be.

Not long after, another guy who is active on the league (coincidently named Rich) to an interest and we're talking, and setting a date for one point this month.  We got to know each other at a busy time.  His 50th birthday, a trip with friends to Atlantic City, and then a family trip to Florida for him, and moving time for me.  We plan to meet up for a date when the schedules have slowed down.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 02, 2013, 12:09:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 08:16:21 am

(http://global3.memecdn.com/rule-of-cats-1-if-caught-blame-the-dog_o_1103641.jpg)

It's always the dog!   :laugh:

LOL!  This sight greeted me in my own bathroom this morning...my cat Artie creating another of his famous art installations.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 02, 2013, 12:58:22 pm

Quote from: Meryl on May 02, 2013, 12:09:28 pm

LOL!  This sight greeted me in my own bathroom this morning...my cat Artie creating another of his famous art installations.  ;D

Same here.  Bunny was on the treadmill last night!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 02, 2013, 02:20:34 pm

re: shower curtain........I've lived alone for many, many years and try not to scare myself ;)
I had to wait until I was on my home computor to see the pictures of your apartment, looks good!
Has lots of potential, you can be as funky as you want.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 02, 2013, 02:33:33 pm

I was thinking about a shower curtain with a naked man on it.....that could be scary for me to
come upon in the middle of the night ::), maybe more than the psyco....but it would be a good
frieght ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 02, 2013, 03:00:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2013, 08:20:57 pm

;D   :laugh:

No, I just went for a "Psycho" bathroom theme.  The bathroom includes a bathmat with bloody footprints, a towel with bloody handprints, and two bloody handprints on the mirror. :laugh:

I really don't know, Chuck.....

That bathroom decoration....

Aren't you afraid it's a bit too cozy and cheerful??

I know you want a nice and comfortable home, but if you overdo it like this, your guests may never want to leave.... ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 04:54:55 pm

TV and Computer are set up as of this afternoon at the new place.

Dinner in a few, then shopping for a computer chair, floor mat, and some floor lamps.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 02, 2013, 05:03:37 pm

That means you're officially moved in, right Chuck?

Congrats!!!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 02, 2013, 05:57:28 pm

So happy and excited for you Chucky.....enjoy it all.....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 08:38:11 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 02, 2013, 05:03:37 pm

That means you're officially moved in, right Chuck?

Congrats!!!    :-*

I am officially moved in.  ;D

Shopping spree today resulted in computer chair, coffee table, two floor/pole lamps, surge protector for the electronic stuff, shoe 'tree' that hangs on the back of my linen closet door for added storage, light bulbs, and all purchased with two gift cards, so none of my own money was spent.

;D

Tomorrow the couch and recliner arrives, and then it's just a matter of getting curtains, new bedding, and putting everything where it belongs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 11:29:15 pm

Oh, I forgot to share this story with you all.

You may recall back in August of 2011 I had posted about the firemen (hotties in uniform) had showed up at my office 4 days in a row.  First for what we thought was an electrical fire on a Monday, then on Tuesday for the East Coast earthquake, then on Wednesday and Thursday for false alarms.

Today was my first day in the new apartment, and imagine my surprise to see the fire trucks at one of the buildings.  When I entered my building, I could smell gas.

Not sure what the issue was, but the firemen determined the cause, fixed it, and all was good.

having hotties in uniform to welcome you to your new place is quite a surprise.  :D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 03, 2013, 01:20:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 08:38:11 pm

I am officially moved in.  ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 11:29:15 pm

having hotties in uniform to welcome you to your new place is quite a surprise.  :D :D

Oh, now that's a welcome I know you appreciated! :laugh:
You're officially out of the cellar. Congrats again! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 03, 2013, 02:35:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 02, 2013, 11:29:15 pm

Oh, I forgot to share this story with you all.

You may recall back in August of 2011 I had posted about the firemen (hotties in uniform) had showed up at my office 4 days in a row.  First for what we thought was an electrical fire on a Monday, then on Tuesday for the East Coast earthquake, then on Wednesday and Thursday for false alarms.

Today was my first day in the new apartment, and imagine my surprise to see the fire trucks at one of the buildings.  When I entered my building, I could smell gas.

Not sure what the issue was, but the firemen determined the cause, fixed it, and all was good.

having hotties in uniform to welcome you to your new place is quite a surprise.  :D :D

Are you sure you are not accidently on purpose doing something to procure these visits from these hunky firemen???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2013, 11:52:43 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 03, 2013, 01:20:28 am

Oh, now that's a welcome I know you appreciated! :laugh:
You're officially out of the cellar. Congrats again! 8)

 ;D

Quote from: Katie77 on May 03, 2013, 02:35:34 am

Are you sure you are not accidently on purpose doing something to procure these visits from these hunky firemen???

Honest!!! I'm not doin' nuthin'!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2013, 11:54:32 pm

Wow!

I was away from the computer most of the day.

The couch and recliner arrived today, and then I went out shopping for bedding and curtains.  I got most of what I need, but still some shopping to do to hang the curtains, the rods I got sag under the weight of the curtains, so that won't work.

I also got four pictures hung in the living room, and all my Super Friends stuff hung in the bedroom.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2013, 11:29:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001079127/money_and_happiness_xlarge_xlarge.jpeg)

Friday was pay day!  I didn't post this because I wasn't at work yesterday. 

The apartment is just about done.  Closets are set up, the pics and animation cels are hung.  Groceries have been bought.  Today I'll set up my CDs, and tomorrow the curtains get hung.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 04, 2013, 02:35:12 pm

Boy are you fast, Chuck!    ;D

When I moved here, it took me months to get everything done.
I didn't mind, I really enjoyed every little thing that got done and watching my home getting more and more complete.

Sooo, tell us, how did it feel to sleep under your own roof (well, sort of) for the first time?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 04, 2013, 05:03:42 pm

Its all go! Yay for you and your new home Chucky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 04, 2013, 07:41:52 pm

Am so happy for you mate. Looking forward to some more photos eh

 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2013, 09:48:14 pm

I hope to have pics of the completed place up by tomorrow night.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:43:23 pm

It's done!  The apartment is finally done!  ;D   Everyone have a drink!



(http://images.dexknows.com/cms/Glasses-of-Champagne460x300.jpg)


I will "repost" the before pics, and it will be followed by the after pic.

I will start with a new pic, the front door of my apartment.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010001_zps5500b44b.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:44:57 pm

Shot of the living room from the kitchen to the door out.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/004_zpse9733332.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:45:37 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010002_zps24dd80d6.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:46:25 pm

From the door in, across the living room to the kitchen and bathroom.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/002_zpse286573e.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:47:17 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010003_zps2e506354.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:47:58 pm

My kitchen


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/003_zps5326fc17.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:48:38 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010004_zps0554197d.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:49:38 pm

bathroom


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/005_zpsf9108e11.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:50:25 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010005_zps240cdfa9.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:51:13 pm

shot into the bedroom, one of my closets to the left.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/006_zps7d1e31a4.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:51:49 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010008_zps04479125.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:52:35 pm

The wall opposite of the closets.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010010_zpsfc38192b.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:53:23 pm

3rd closet, the linen closet.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/009_zps98bd74f1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:54:08 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010011_zps2db2711e.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:54:54 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010012_zps87a92328.jpg)


Book shelf 1.  Across the top are the South Park kids.  The first two shelves are all gay-themed books, some super-hero books, and some of Annie Proulx's books.  The third shelf is mostly pop-culture stuff, mostly Madonna books.  Fourth shelf is humor books, and a Buffy doll I was given as a gift.  Bottom shelf are books about figure skating.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:55:42 pm

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Book shelf 2. My Brokie stuff.  Some BetterMost cans, a "Jack" and "Ennis" rubber duckie, a print of the mural in the Wyoming post office. 

Shelf two is three images from Brokeback, a black and white sheep, a koala bear from my trip to Australia (I also have a Kiwi Bird when I went to New Zealand that was cut out of the pic),  a dragonfly given to me in memory of Heath and Jackie, a harmonica from the 2007 bbq, a glass heart, a gift from a brokie.  A Wyoming quarter from the Wyoming Road Trip in 2008, and a pin from Oxford from 2008

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:56:26 pm

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Third shelf is a book from Oxford gathering, the Oscar Press book, a book from the Texas BBQ, some of Janie G.'s artwork, the Brokeback soundtrack, a "single" of "The Wings" played by a friend, the original score, and my copy of "Meet Me On The Mountain".  Fourth shelf has "Beyond Brokeback", "Brokeback Screenplay to Film", the original short story signed by Annie Proulx, a Brokeback belt buckle, and a ceramic set designed by gnash (Jimmy), a mug, dish, box, coaster, and heart.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:57:13 pm

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Third book shelf.  Superman statue, Wonder Woman statue, Wonder Twins action figures.

Super Friends lunchbox, Justice League Monopoly game, Super Friends greeting cards, stationary set, and notebook.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:57:49 pm

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The last three shelves, just personal items and such.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on May 06, 2013, 12:28:51 pm

Wow, you have been busy! Your kitchen has the same layout as Alma's except I think the fridge was on the opposite wall. Also, your living room reminds me of Alma and Ennis's. I can just see Ennis propping up his bare feet to watch the telly.

Great to see the Riverton mural and the harmonica on those shelves! As well as the Wyoming quarter.

I have a switchplate cover that matches your welcome plaque, of two cowboys chasing a calf. I gave it to Rodney for his house and now it languishes in my basement. Can you use a switchplate cover? Everybody needs one!

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Post by: southendmd on May 06, 2013, 12:47:49 pm

Awesome pad, Little Brother!

Very welcoming (except the bathroom, that is.)

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Post by: Sason on May 06, 2013, 03:59:30 pm

Very nice indeed, Chuckie!!

You really made something out of that empty place!

Cozy and homey - with one exception.... ::)

I predict your guests will only stay for a couple of hours, until they have to pee - then they'll leave!   :laugh:

Great BBM collection! And I noticed a little mini bean can too.  ;D

That storage thingie on the back of your linen closet door is a great idea, I may try and find one of those.

Just one question: where are you gonna sit down and eat? I can see no eating table...?

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Post by: southendmd on May 06, 2013, 04:23:22 pm

Table?  Real men eat standing up at the kitchen sink.

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Post by: Sason on May 06, 2013, 05:20:52 pm

All dusty and sweaty and muddy?

Aha, that explains it!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2013, 06:28:32 pm

I really don't have the space for a "sitting table".

When I eat here alone, I sit at the couch and eat at the coffee table.

When I have an overnight guest, I will move the coffee table, and put the two end tables in front of us.  They are taller than the coffee table, and will be easier to eat off off.

I apologize ahead of time to any overnight guests, but that's the best I could do.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2013, 09:17:06 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/aaronamat/aaronamat1203/aaronamat120300374/12656793-portrait-of-young-man-shouting-using-megaphone-against-a-grunge-wall.jpg)

It's good to see you all here!  I was here earlier in the day, and there were no other posts but mine!

:o

My goodness! It was strange!!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2013, 09:22:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 06, 2013, 12:28:51 pm

Wow, you have been busy! Your kitchen has the same layout as Alma's except I think the fridge was on the opposite wall. Also, your living room reminds me of Alma and Ennis's. I can just see Ennis propping up his bare feet to watch the telly.

Great to see the Riverton mural and the harmonica on those shelves! As well as the Wyoming quarter.

I have a switchplate cover that matches your welcome plaque, of two cowboys chasing a calf. I gave it to Rodney for his house and now it languishes in my basement. Can you use a switchplate cover? Everybody needs one!

Hiya FriendLee! 

That's so sweet of you to offer.  If you are willing to ship it to me, I'm happy to accept it!  Don't forget the dragonfly, you gave that to me, in honor of Heath and Jackie.   ;D

Quote from: southendmd on May 06, 2013, 12:47:49 pm

Awesome pad, Little Brother!

Very welcoming (except the bathroom, that is.)

Thanks Big Bro!  Hope I can return the favors you've extended to me, and have you spend some time here!

Quote from: Sason on May 06, 2013, 03:59:30 pm

Very nice indeed, Chuckie!!

You really made something out of that empty place!

Cozy and homey - with one exception.... ::)

I predict your guests will only stay for a couple of hours, until they have to pee - then they'll leave!   :laugh:

Great BBM collection! And I noticed a little mini bean can too.  ;D

That storage thingie on the back of your linen closet door is a great idea, I may try and find one of those.

Of course the little bean can is there!  ;D   And yes, the thing on the back of the door is a great space saver.

Quote from: southendmd on May 06, 2013, 04:23:22 pm

Table?  Real men eat standing up at the kitchen sink.

damn right!

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 07, 2013, 12:40:09 am

Quote from: southendmd on May 06, 2013, 04:23:22 pm

Table?  Real men eat standing up at the kitchen sink.

And we all know what real man also do at the sink!
Bon appétit! :-X

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 07, 2013, 12:56:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2013, 07:50:25 pm

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Psycho Childrenuckie! :o :o :o


Love what you made of the place. :)
The chests and curtains in the bedroom look great, the throw pillows on your couch and armchair have an IKEA look to them (which is neither good nor bad, I was just noticing), and of course I love your Brokie shelf. I'm just glad I don't have to dust it off. ;) :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 05:13:05 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 07, 2013, 12:40:09 am

And we all know what real man also do at the sink!
Bon appétit! :-X

Not in my place they don't!  Functioning toilet, thank you very much!   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 05:14:00 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 07, 2013, 12:56:00 am

and of course I love your Brokie shelf. I'm just glad I don't have to dust it off. ;) :laugh:

Dust?  I need to dust now? ???




 ;) :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 06:38:42 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

Shall we have a sexy party?


(http://www.tinygif.com/data/media/11/typepad-family-guy-sexy-dance.gif)

Work was busy yesterday!  Ugh!  Well, it makes the day go by faster, I guess.  ;D  Despite it being busy, I did manage to get some stuff done, and I hope that continues today!  I feel like I'm falling behind on things.

A few of my coworkers gave me a gift card from Target, so I went shopping there yesterday, got a few groceries I needed, a baking dish, a curtain rod, and some towels.

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Post by: Mandy21 on May 07, 2013, 08:26:46 am

You have made a house a home, Chuck, in a very short amount of time.  Congrats, it looks lovely and warm and welcoming.  I have the same Pier One vases, and the rainbow-colored candle holder, haha.  I really love it.  If I ever make it out to New Joyzey...

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Post by: Kelda on May 07, 2013, 03:24:50 pm

I was just about to say the same Mandy, the shell is now a home in quick flat time! :)

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Post by: Sason on May 07, 2013, 04:16:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2013, 06:28:32 pm

I really don't have the space for a "sitting table".

When I eat here alone, I sit at the couch and eat at the coffee table.

When I have an overnight guest, I will move the coffee table, and put the two end tables in front of us.  They are taller than the coffee table, and will be easier to eat off off.

I apologize ahead of time to any overnight guests, but that's the best I could do.   :laugh:

Don't apologize for your table arrangements, they're fine.  Apologize for your bathroom!   ::) ::) ::)

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Post by: Sason on May 07, 2013, 04:22:15 pm

What's a switchplate cover ???

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 06:05:49 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 07, 2013, 04:16:14 pm

Don't apologize for your table arrangements, they're fine.  Apologize for your bathroom!   ::) ::) ::)

(http://thefreakgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ww-bitch-please.gif)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 06:09:14 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 07, 2013, 04:22:15 pm

What's a switchplate cover ???

light switch without cover.


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Tm161SwOnnk/S8tTczIl-gI/AAAAAAAABDE/s6uyrdYrFjg/s400/sneakypeaky.jpg)


Light switch with cover.


(http://www.kairostcheck.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/switch-plate.jpg)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 08:35:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://www.addisonequipment.com/images/wackyWednesday.png)

How are you all today?

Bowling update in my "Striking Out" section.

I hope it's truely not a "wacky" Wednesday.  Late nights of bowling wipe me out and I'm too tired to deal with one!  LOL

Morning at work started out good, no overdrafts to deal with!  Hurray!

Tomorrow may be interesting.  Apparently our email system here is getting some sort of upgrade, and I'm one of the few workers here who are selected for the change.  Meaning, 'there may be some bugs, and rather than switch everyone at once, we're switching a few at a time, so everyone isn't thrown into a tizzy.'

 ::) :laugh:

I'm hoping all goes smoothly!

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Post by: Sason on May 08, 2013, 04:19:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 06:05:49 pm

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Chuck, this picture doesn't show.

That's probably for the better, I think I can guess pretty accurately what it is...  ::) ::) ::)

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Post by: Sason on May 08, 2013, 04:21:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 07, 2013, 06:09:14 pm

light switch without cover.


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Tm161SwOnnk/S8tTczIl-gI/AAAAAAAABDE/s6uyrdYrFjg/s400/sneakypeaky.jpg)


Light switch with cover.


(http://www.kairostcheck.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/switch-plate.jpg)

Ah, I see!

Thanks, Chuck.  :-*

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 05:24:03 pm

I see the picture.  It's Wonder Woman, and it says "bitch, please."

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Post by: southendmd on May 08, 2013, 05:25:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 05:24:03 pm

I see the picture.  It's Wonder Woman, and it says "bitch, please."

I can't see it either.  And now I want to.

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Post by: Sason on May 08, 2013, 05:39:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 05:24:03 pm

I see the picture.  It's Wonder Woman, and it says "bitch, please."

How come I'm not surprised...?   ::) ::)

(although I have to say, WW is a new angle to it....)

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Post by: Sason on May 08, 2013, 05:40:38 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 08, 2013, 05:25:48 pm

I can't see it either.  And now I want to.

I think we're all better off not seeing it.  ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 05:48:41 pm

is this better?



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Post by: southendmd on May 08, 2013, 05:51:41 pm

Haha.  Just found that image on google!

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Post by: Sason on May 08, 2013, 05:58:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 05:48:41 pm

is this better?



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(http://herrjudit.se/shop/25431/art31/h0747/12210747-origpic-c636bd.jpg)

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 09, 2013, 03:51:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2013, 05:24:03 pm

I see the picture.  It's Wonder Woman, and it says "bitch, please."

Speaking of Wonder Woman - that's me! ;) :laugh:

We had bulky waste this week and lots of stuff to dispose since we had put down our barn last winter. When hubby came home from work and wanted to carry it all outside on the pavement, it was already stacked there. He asked "Who are you, Wonder Woman?" to which I replied "Took you long enough to notice".

Truth was of course that I didn't touch a single item. A team of the bulky waste collectors, who always swarm the village the day before bulky waste is officially removed by municipal workers, saw our stack through the open gate when I came back from walking Tina. They asked to have a look and took all the metal parts of it. The parts they couldn't use they also brought outside, saying "I help", and stacked them there, neatly sorted into their different fractions. Wow, that was more than nice of them. I handed them a couple bottles.
The kindness of complete strangers made my day. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2013, 08:59:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I forgot I had this gif, I just has to repost it, I laugh every time I see it.

After all the moving and shopping and stuff, I finally got back into my workout schedule.  I did a 2 mile walk today just after breakfast, and I have my gym bag packed to get back to workouts at the gym.

horray.  ::)   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2013, 07:58:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)(http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/MsMinx08/Happy%20Dance/00HappyDance.gif)

It's time for the Friday Happy Dance!

;D

I hope that everyone is doing well today, and ready for the weekend!  Sunday here is Mother's Day, and I'll be going down to the Jersey shore on Sunday for a mother's day lunch with the family.

I've got cards for my mom from me, and one from the cat.   :laugh:  The card from Blaze has a pic of a cat on it and says "Happy Mother's Day", and inside...."now get out of my chair!"

 :laugh:

I'm thinking I should also get one for my niece, a "mother-to-be" card.

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Post by: Sason on May 10, 2013, 02:43:35 pm

Hi Chuckie!

Here's a true story from my mundane endlessly fascinating life.
Yesterday morning when I took a shower, I suddenly found I had a minor nosebleed,
and there was blood splashes in the tub and on the shower curtain.

For some reason, (I have NO idea why!!) it made me think of you.   ::) 8)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2013, 02:55:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 10, 2013, 02:43:35 pm

For some reason, (I have NO idea why!!) it made me think of you.   ::) 8)

Well, I just don't understand that at all!

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Post by: Sason on May 10, 2013, 03:06:47 pm

That makes two of us then!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2013, 03:32:19 pm

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I'm doing the happy dance again, but not with Elmo!  LOL


This afternoon, ever since 1:00, it's been super slow!  No emails, and no phone calls.  I ran around like a mad man, but I got almost all my filing done!

I'm so happy about that!  It may sound crazy, but I was feeling so overwhelmed about all this work that was piling up, I was thinking I would have to come in on a weekend to get this done.

The fact I got this much done today has made me happy!

I'll be in the office my usual time on Monday, and instead of coming on line right away, I'll plow through the filing I have to finish, and then I can focus on the other work I need to!

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Post by: Sason on May 10, 2013, 03:48:30 pm

I'm sorry to hear your work is getting in the way for your brokie time online, Chuck.

Ain't right.  ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2013, 01:53:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/4/3/0/5/3/5/Sleep-Position-98736058424.jpeg)

Oh, it felt good to sleep in today!  I got out of bed about 9:00 this morning, and so far I've been productive.  I've cleaned the apartment (not super-thoroughly), washed dishes/pots, changed the sheets on the bed, took out the garbage, cleaned the car.

At 3:00 I leave for some shopping, and to do laundry and get some stuff done at mom & dad's on the computer, transferring the files from that one to this one.

After all that is done, I come back here to shave and shower, and then go to my friend Cor's birthday party.

Tomorrow the family is going to Pt. Pleasant, NJ for a Mother's Day lunch. Should be fun.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2013, 07:54:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://blogdanleavitt.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/keep-calm-monday.jpg?w=900)

Wouldn't it be good if we could pretend it wasn't Monday.

Oh well, money must be earned, so I'm here to earn it!

Weekend was a good one.  Saturday I cleaned the apartment and, cleaned the car, and got my laundry done.  I also shopped for some things for the apartment, and then went to my friend Corrine's birthday party at an Italian place called Bella Napoli.

Slept in on Sunday, and then went out with the family for Mother's Day.  Mom & my s-i-l decided they wanted to do something different for the day, and we drove to Pt. Pleasant, thinking we could stimulate the economy at the shore, where they were hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Turns out a lot of other people had the same idea, it was PACKED!  I never saw it that busy in off season, and it was such a good feeling. 

We had a great seafood lunch at a place called Martell's, did some shopping, played games, and went on a new dark ride/game combination.  It was a group of seats, in front of a large 3D tv.  You had 3D glasses to wear, and were given 'laser guns'.  The game starts, and you are in the middle of a zombie apocolypse. 

 :laugh:

You're in a car, and it's your mission to kill as many zombies as you can, without shooting any humans.  As your car careens on the road, the chairs are shaking and rocking and swerving, it was sooooo funny!  I have to go back and play that one again!

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Post by: Kelda on May 13, 2013, 04:32:03 pm

I love that NPH gif!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2013, 08:08:43 pm

Quote from: Kelda on May 13, 2013, 04:32:03 pm

I love that NPH gif!

Isn't it a hoot?  I love it!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2013, 07:49:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.sandyrooney.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Cold.jpg)

Whoa!  I went for my walk this morning, and it was COLD!  I had to wear long sleeves today.  I get that it's not summer yet, but is was only the mid 40s (maybe) when I got up.  It will get up to 64 today, which is average for this time of year.

Bowling night tonight, second to last session, and then we break for summer.  Yaaaaaaaaay, extra money into the savings account!  ;D

How is everyone else?

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Post by: Brokeback_Dev on May 14, 2013, 12:50:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2013, 07:54:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://blogdanleavitt.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/keep-calm-monday.jpg?w=900)

Wouldn't it be good if we could pretend it wasn't Monday.

Oh well, money must be earned, so I'm here to earn it!

Weekend was a good one.  Saturday I cleaned the apartment and, cleaned the car, and got my laundry done.  I also shopped for some things for the apartment, and then went to my friend Corrine's birthday party at an Italian place called Bella Napoli.

Slept in on Sunday, and then went out with the family for Mother's Day.  Mom & my s-i-l decided they wanted to do something different for the day, and we drove to Pt. Pleasant, thinking we could stimulate the economy at the shore, where they were hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Turns out a lot of other people had the same idea, it was PACKED!  I never saw it that busy in off season, and it was such a good feeling. 

We had a great seafood lunch at a place called Martell's, did some shopping, played games, and went on a new dark ride/game combination.  It was a group of seats, in front of a large 3D tv.  You had 3D glasses to wear, and were given 'laser guns'.  The game starts, and you are in the middle of a zombie apocolypse. 

 :laugh:

You're in a car, and it's your mission to kill as many zombies as you can, without shooting any humans.  As your car careens on the road, the chairs are shaking and rocking and swerving, it was sooooo funny!  I have to go back and play that one again!

Hello Chuck Sounds great!  Good to know Point Pleasant Beach is thriving after Hurricane Sandy.  That's where I'm originally from in New Jersey.  Yes indeedy My sister, Laura graduated from Point Pleasant High School, then got married camped their way till money ran out in South Lake Tahoe, CA.  I could and would walk to the boardwalk/beach all the time!  My father made his first million by the time he was twenty-five I remember him so vividly telling me that.   Anyhow he insured the Point Pleasant Boardwalk.  It wasn't far from home at all. I hope you had a really excellent time. 

It was so stupid of me not to head over by there when Lynne and I were in NJ at my Aunt and Uncle's house in Brick.  We were so close to where I grew up in that big house on the water... I still don't know if it survived that hurricane.   Nothing I can do it about from here. 

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2013, 07:59:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://abovethelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sleeping-on-computer.png)

Yup, that's how I feel today!  ;D

Oh well, next week is the last week for bowling, so my Wednesday mornings should be better from that point on, at least until summer is over and the season starts again!

 :laugh:

My exciting apartment news for last night, I figured out how to unlock the windows and flip them in, so I can clean the outsides of the windows.  LOL

Big boss will be here today, so I'm in my cube, dressed in shirt and tie, looking all professional!   ;D

Other than that, things are pretty much the same here.  How about you all?

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on May 14, 2013, 12:50:01 pm

Hello Chuck Sounds great!  Good to know Point Pleasant Beach is thriving after Hurricane Sandy.  That's where I'm originally from in New Jersey.  Yes indeedy My sister, Laura graduated from Point Pleasant High School, then got married camped their way till money ran out in South Lake Tahoe, CA.  I could and would walk to the boardwalk/beach all the time!  My father made his first million by the time he was twenty-five I remember him so vividly telling me that.   Anyhow he insured the Point Pleasant Boardwalk.  It wasn't far from home at all. I hope you had a really excellent time. 

It was so stupid of me not to head over by there when Lynne and I were in NJ at my Aunt and Uncle's house in Brick.  We were so close to where I grew up in that big house on the water... I still don't know if it survived that hurricane.   Nothing I can do it about from here. 

You can always go back at one point!

I will say it was great to see everyone at the boardwalk having a good time, and spending money!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 08:19:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41Upd6St2NU/UVmSuX8-pVI/AAAAAAAAAWk/9Ms4CxvLmew/s1600/blah.jpg)

Yup, that's how I feel today!  ;D

I'm not sure why I feel this way, I had a good night last night, and slept well.  Just very 'blah' at the moment.  I didn't want to get out of bed, and I didn't want to come to work, but here I am.

I'm such a trooper!   ::) :laugh:

Had a date last night with the guy from bowling (Rich) it was a good time.  We had a few laughs, got to know each other, and he already said he wants a second date, and I got a kiss goodnight!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 10:15:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 08:19:06 am

Had a date last night with the guy from bowling (Rich) it was a good time.  We had a few laughs, got to know each other, and he already said he wants a second date, and I got a kiss goodnight!  ;D

 :D Yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 16, 2013, 05:46:25 pm

oooh! And do you want a second date!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 06:23:23 pm

yeah!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on May 16, 2013, 10:28:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 06:23:23 pm

yeah!   ;D

In a deep voice  "OOOO Yeah"

Good on you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 17, 2013, 04:16:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 06:23:23 pm

yeah!   ;D

yay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2013, 06:49:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmra99nAyH1qhotp9.gif)

Friday/Pay Day Happy Dance!

I hope that everyone is doing well today!

Late appearance her for me today!   I was pretty busy at work, so I had no time to update here!   ;D 

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  I think I'm just hanging around and getting chores done

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2013, 06:51:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 08:19:06 am

Had a date last night with the guy from bowling (Rich) it was a good time.  We had a few laughs, got to know each other, and he already said he wants a second date, and I got a kiss goodnight!  ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 16, 2013, 10:15:41 am

:D Yay!

Quote from: Kelda on May 16, 2013, 05:46:25 pm

oooh! And do you want a second date!?!

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 06:23:23 pm

yeah!   ;D

Quote from: ZK on May 16, 2013, 10:28:08 pm

In a deep voice  "OOOO Yeah"

Good on you!

Quote from: Kelda on May 17, 2013, 04:16:45 pm

yay!

Now let's not all get excited!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2013, 09:29:19 am

This exchange took place at work yesterday:

Ethel:   Chucky, how is the new apartment?

Chuck:   Great, thanks!

Ethel:  Have you had your first overnight guest?

Chuck:   :o   Ethel!  I've only been there for 16 days!  Are you calling me a whore?

Ethel:   No, just a little trampy!

:D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 18, 2013, 11:50:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2013, 09:29:19 am

This exchange took place at work yesterday:

Ethel:   Chucky, how is the new apartment?

Chuck:   Great, thanks!

Ethel:  Have you had your first overnight guest?

Chuck:   :o   Ethel!  I've only been there for 16 days!  Are you calling me a whore?

Ethel:   No, just a little trampy!

:D :D

Well Ethel doesn't beat around the coffee cup does she....my kind of lady..... ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 19, 2013, 05:49:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2013, 09:29:19 am

This exchange took place at work yesterday:

Ethel:   Chucky, how is the new apartment?

Chuck:   Great, thanks!

Ethel:  Have you had your first overnight guest?

Chuck:   :o   Ethel!  I've only been there for 16 days!  Are you calling me a whore?

Ethel:   No, just a little trampy!

:D :D

Quote from: Katie77 on May 18, 2013, 11:50:33 am

Well Ethel doesn't beat around the coffee cup does she....my kind of lady..... ;)

 :laugh: :laugh: I think ethel would fit right in here!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2013, 06:37:24 pm

Here is your "laugh at Chuck's expense" moment for today.

 :D

I was putting a fan in my bedroom window on Friday, and I noticed a huge hornet buzzing around the fire escape.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I am afraid of flying, stinging insects.  I thought:  "Oh, if one of those things ever get in here, I have no one but myself to try and kill it."

Fast forward to today.  I went to CVS to pick some stuff up, and when I got home, I hear buzzing and a "bumping" against the ceiling.  I look up, and there is a yellow jacket buzzing about.  I manage to stifle a scream,  throw my bag down, and run to the linen closet.  I grab a towel, and open the front door to my apartment, hoping the "shoo" it outside.  After about 5 minutes of me swinging the towel, making noises, ducking as it swooped at me, the little bastard still refused to go anywhere near the door.  He managed to get to the window, and I took the towel, and smooshed him between the blinds and the glass.  He fell, and landed on top of the window.  I slid the window up, and he fell between the screen and glass, and I quickly shut the window.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 19, 2013, 06:53:52 pm

So proud of you Chucky.......you are my hero........


(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Egyptian/0022.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 20, 2013, 04:14:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 19, 2013, 06:37:24 pm

Here is your "laugh at Chuck's expense" moment for today.

 :D

I was putting a fan in my bedroom window on Friday, and I noticed a huge hornet buzzing around the fire escape.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I am afraid of flying, stinging insects.  I thought:  "Oh, if one of those things ever get in here, I have no one but myself to try and kill it."

Fast forward to today.  I went to CVS to pick some stuff up, and when I got home, I hear buzzing and a "bumping" against the ceiling.  I look up, and there is a yellow jacket buzzing about.  I manage to stifle a scream,  throw my bag down, and run to the linen closet.  I grab a towel, and open the front door to my apartment, hoping the "shoo" it outside.  After about 5 minutes of me swinging the towel, making noises, ducking as it swooped at me, the little bastard still refused to go anywhere near the door.  He managed to get to the window, and I took the towel, and smooshed him between the blinds and the glass.  He fell, and landed on top of the window.  I slid the window up, and he fell between the screen and glass, and I quickly shut the window.

Chuckie, you need a glass and a postcard (or something similar) for catching flying insects. Wait till it lands on some reachable surface (and mostly the lil buggers choose the window pane because of the light), put the glass over it, slide the postcard between the window pane and the glass, et voilà! Then you can study it thoroughly through the safety of the glass and set it free outside completely unharmed. :)
If you shoo them around wildly, they only get aggressive because they're attacked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2013, 10:48:12 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.thefunnyblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/funny-grumpy-cat-meme-monday-good.jpg)

Leave it to grumpy cat to like Mondays!  Ugh!

it was a pretty decent weekend.  I got a bunch of stuff done, went to a BBQ, did laundry, saw my family, was attacked by giant, ugly stinging insect, and lived to tell the tale!  ;D

I also finally started my fund raising for the AIDS Walk, I'm made it to $100.00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2013, 10:49:31 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 19, 2013, 06:53:52 pm

So proud of you Chucky.......you are my hero........


(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Egyptian/0022.gif)

(http://images.zaazu.com/img/thinking-idea-animated-animation-smiley-emoticon-000339-large.gif)

I'm thinking I sense sarcasm.     :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 20, 2013, 04:14:56 am

Chuckie, you need a glass and a postcard (or something similar) for catching flying insects. Wait till it lands on some reachable surface (and mostly the lil buggers choose the window pane because of the light), put the glass over it, slide the postcard between the window pane and the glass, et voilà! Then you can study it thoroughly through the safety of the glass and set it free outside completely unharmed. :)
If you shoo them around wildly, they only get aggressive because they're attacked.

Uh huh!  If I get that close to it, that I can use a glass and post card, whats to stop it from ripping off my arm?

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 20, 2013, 11:46:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2013, 10:49:31 am

Uh huh!  If I get that close to it, that I can use a glass and post card, whats to stop it from ripping off my arm?

You know, there are people especially trained to help people like you ....
(scroll down, then way down)




























......trained to help bug-phobics ........





































(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/skansen_schweden_glasblaeserei_1969_zpsdd2f662f.jpg)


These merry young men from Sweden can help you, Chuck! They'll make you a glass with a stem from Stockholm to NJ ( :-X) and when another bug is mean to you, just call one of our Swedish Brokies and they'll catch it for you. ;) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 20, 2013, 04:47:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 16, 2013, 08:19:06 am

Had a date last night with the guy from bowling (Rich) it was a good time.  We had a few laughs, got to know each other, and he already said he wants a second date, and I got a kiss goodnight!  ;D

Yay! Go, Chuckie!

Maybe that's why you were feeling blah, coz you had such a nice time, and work really is blah compared to that. And maybe you missed him already?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 20, 2013, 04:52:04 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on May 19, 2013, 06:53:52 pm

So proud of you Chucky.......you are my hero........


(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/Egyptian/0022.gif)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 20, 2013, 04:58:29 pm

Great idea (uhm....I think...), Chrissi.

So with that giant stem someone in Sweden could actually stem the rose insect in Chuck's place?   ::)

You're a real thinker there, Chrissi!   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 20, 2013, 07:19:26 pm

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h189/matrixfan25/Israeli%20Planes/planes.gif)

.....WHAT THE BUG LOOKED LIKE TO CHUCKY...



(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/jfs_photo/Bugs/P6040041_edited.jpg)

......WHAT THE BUG REALLY LOOKED LIKE......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2013, 08:12:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-0904-1302-0033_Unhappy_Husband_Vacuuming_Wearing_an_Apron_clipart_image.jpg)

Oh, but doesn't the drawning have a sour face?  Of all the chores to do around the house, vacuuming tends to be pretty easy.  Not sure why he's looking all pissy.

Tonight is the last night of bowling, and my team is still in 5th place.  If we can defend ourselves tonight, we can finish the season in the top 5.  ;D

Watch for updates tomorrow in the "striking out" section.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2013, 08:15:07 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 20, 2013, 11:46:41 am

You know, there are people especially trained to help people like you ....  (scroll down, then way down)

......trained to help bug-phobics ........

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/skansen_schweden_glasblaeserei_1969_zpsdd2f662f.jpg)

These merry young men from Sweden can help you, Chuck! They'll make you a glass with a stem from Stockholm to NJ ( :-X) and when another bug is mean to you, just call one of our Swedish Brokies and they'll catch it for you. ;) :laugh:

By the time the Swedish brokies get to me, I would have killed it myself!  LOL

Quote from: Sason on May 20, 2013, 04:58:29 pm

Great idea (uhm....I think...), Chrissi.

So with that giant stem someone in Sweden could actually stem the rose insect in Chuck's place?   ::)

You're a real thinker there, Chrissi!   8)

You're no help, Sonja!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2013, 08:21:15 am

Quote from: Katie77 on May 20, 2013, 07:19:26 pm

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/jfs_photo/Bugs/P6040041_edited.jpg)

......WHAT THE BUG REALLY LOOKED LIKE......

Actually, it looked more like this:

(http://volcanohana.com/yj2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 21, 2013, 02:16:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2013, 08:12:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-0904-1302-0033_Unhappy_Husband_Vacuuming_Wearing_an_Apron_clipart_image.jpg)

Oh, but doesn't the drawning have a sour face?  Of all the chores to do around the house, vacuuming tends to be pretty easy.  Not sure why he's looking all pissy.

Oh the sweet bliss of new ownership. I loathe vacuuming. I usually put it off until visitors are expected or the amount of fluff on the floor goads me into action. Thankfully unexpected visitors are very very rare.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 21, 2013, 02:34:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2013, 08:15:07 am

You're no help, Sonja!

Oh, was I supposed to be of help?

Sorry, guess I missed that...   ::)

Chuckie dear, I promise to come running and slay the ugly bastard next time I hear you scream for help!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 21, 2013, 02:38:57 pm

I know how you feel about bees, Chuck, I feel the same about spiders.  The whippet and the cat don't know what to do when
they hear loud screams coming from me.  I'm afraid
 to step on them because I'm sure they will crawl up my leg and then I would die
of a heart attack.  I usually keep throwing things until it leaves or dies.
Oh the perils of living alone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2013, 03:42:00 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on May 21, 2013, 02:38:57 pm

 I usually keep throwing things until it leaves or dies.
Oh the perils of living alone!

 :laugh: :laugh:

I'm a horrible "shot", and anything I throw would be waaay off target, probably breaking something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2013, 09:04:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cf.juggle-images.com/matte/white/280x280/mr--yuck-logo-primary.jpg)

Yeah, that's exactly how I felt here yesterday, it was hot and humid!  Bleh!  Of course, I fogot to close my curtains yesterday, and when I got home the apartment was 89 degrees.  Ugh!  Thankfully the central air took care of that rather quickly.

Less humid today, but still hot, and thunder storm is predicted, so we'll see if that happens!

Rich from bowling and I hung out a bit last night at bowling (last night of bowling, season ended, see an update in "striking out") and we've scheduled a second date for this weekend, we're thinking perhaps dinner and then some miniature golf.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 22, 2013, 03:20:12 pm

Sounds like fun.
Who pays or do you go "dutch"?
I always went dutch, no expectations that way ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2013, 03:48:29 pm

last date we went dutch.  I may pay for the whole thing on Saturday, since I asked him out, but if he offers to pay, I won't make a big deal out of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2013, 08:37:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/5273794/il_fullxfull.198873398.jpg)

Yup, a storm is approaching!  At least, that's what the weather forecasters say.  Heavy rains starting one point today, and supposedly rain through Saturday.

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, three day holiday here!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  We went through a "stretch" here, no holidays since President's Day in February.  We have Easter, but that's only on Sunday, no Monday off for that.  We have holidays for May, July (Independence Day) , September (Labor Day), October (Columbus Day) November (Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving) and December (Christmas).   Of course there's also Halloween, but that's not a day off work.

;D

I do hope that the rains end on Friday night.   I have no plans for the holiday weekend, but it's considered the "unofficial" beginning of summer, and after all the damage and repair work for Hurricane Sandy, I'd like to think that the shore areas will get a break and have a profitable opening weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2013, 08:45:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NhNr4mWFe6g/Tz6uU6WZshI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/VeivdqSPxqY/s1600/friday-glitter-pictures-035.gif)

Hoooooooooray!  It's Friday and a three-day weekend!  ;D

Regarding yesterday's posts about the storm clouds, it POURED here at one point, and it's looking to do it again.


I'm feeling a sense of satisfaction at the moment.  ;D

I have central air conditioning in my apartment, and the past few days I needed it.  Ugh! 

Anyway, I do try to be green, and I see no reason to waste energy to run the unit while I'm at work.  I keep the blinds closed, and purchased those special curtains that reflect heat, to keep the place cool.  It does (however) still get warm in the apartment.

The central air has a program feature so I can decide when the air will turn on and off, but the manual is missing, and for the life of me I couldnt' figure it out.

Today I went to Google, and searched on the company's name that made the unit, and "instruction manual" and I found a PDF that has all the user instructions.

;D

I just printed it off, and will take it home with me to try and set the times on it.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 24, 2013, 11:45:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2013, 08:45:18 am

The central air has a program feature so I can decide when the air will turn on and off, but the manual is missing, and for the life of me I couldnt' figure it out.

Today I went to Google, and searched on the company's name that made the unit, and "instruction manual" and I found a PDF that has all the user instructions.

;D

I just printed it off, and will take it home with me to try and set the times on it.  ;D

How did we ever manage before the Internet and the Google God?  8)

Have a nice weekend, Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 24, 2013, 06:34:17 pm

Quote from: Meryl on May 24, 2013, 11:45:52 am

How did we ever manage before the Internet and the Google God?  8)

Have a nice weekend, Chuck!  :D

So true! How did we cope without mobile phones and the internet!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 24, 2013, 06:52:59 pm

Hi, everyone!  Peeking in after another absence due to travels.

Chuck, I had to come here to find out the status of your date.  Sounds promising.

Your new apartment looks so great.  I saw the decorated pictures earlier, but this time the bedroom really stands out to me.  I love the drapes, and you have such a lot of storage space in those two wooden dressers, not to mention in the closets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2013, 08:50:35 pm

Quote from: Meryl on May 24, 2013, 11:45:52 am

How did we ever manage before the Internet and the Google God?  8)

Have a nice weekend, Chuck!  :D

Quote from: Kelda on May 24, 2013, 06:34:17 pm

So true! How did we cope without mobile phones and the internet!?

I know!  everything is so much quicker and easier to find out now!

Meryl, you have a nice weekend too, try to stay dry!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2013, 08:51:05 pm

Welcome back Debs! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 25, 2013, 03:23:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2013, 08:51:05 pm

Welcome back Debs! 

Thanks.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2013, 08:49:28 am

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGHX_6mtIPE/T76CnpVHWaI/AAAAAAAAB5E/z4Ztf8FPZZU/s1600/MemorialDay1.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2013, 08:27:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/4/3/0/5/3/5/Sleep-Position-98736058424.jpeg)

Oh well, the sleeping in felt good the past few days, but tomorrow, it's back to the routine!  Ugh!

I can't complain, I have a short work week, I'm leaving work early on Friday to drive up to Boston, and I have Monday off as well, for the ride home.

Rich and I had a second date on Sunday.  We went out for lunch, and then for a round of mini-golf.  Had a small make-out session in the parking lot (when no one was around) and then made plans to get together again.  We're going to try for Wednesday before I leave for Boston, or when I get back.

Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2013, 08:39:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://venturebeat.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/anticipation.jpg?w=558&h=9999&crop=0)

I'm not a child, but I'm anticipating the weekend and seeing some of the Brokies again!  ;D

I have to go to mom & dad's place and get my luggage, and do some last minute things for the AIDS Walk and goodie bags, but otherwise, I'm ready.

Spent the ride into work laughing at the DJs on Z100.

Apparently there was an amusement park in Ct. called "Holy Land USA", that was popular from the late 60s through the 80s, when the founder died.

It's since been abandoned, and the attractions are falling apart.  The property is for sale for $350,000.00.  The DJs were talking about buying it, and keeping it an amusement park, but renaming the rides like "The Holy Roller Coaster" and "The Virgin Mary Go Round".

They also said they should get specialty grills that when food is cooked on them, they burn the image of Jesus or Mary into the food for people to find.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 29, 2013, 07:41:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2013, 08:27:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Oh well, the sleeping in felt good the past few days, but tomorrow, it's back to the routine!  Ugh!

I can't complain, I have a short work week, I'm leaving work early on Friday to drive up to Boston, and I have Monday off as well, for the ride home.

Rich and I had a second date on Sunday.  We went out for lunch, and then for a round of mini-golf.  Had a small make-out session in the parking lot (when no one was around) and then made plans to get together again.  We're going to try for Wednesday before I leave for Boston, or when I get back.

Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!

Well now, this thing with you and Rich is starting to sound quite cosy.....how wonderful.....my imagaination is really tested though Chucky, when I try to think of what a "small make-out" resembles......  ???......but as long as it was good fun for both of ya, I'm so happy for ya.....and did you go out again Wednesday night??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2013, 08:33:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.hellocrazy.com/reserved/cards/200410250839070.midweek3.jpg)

How is everyone doing today?

I was hoping for the next few days to be on the quiet side at work, so that I could tend to whatever needed to be tending to, and have an empty cube when I leave on Friday for Boston.

Of course, my coworker had a death in the family, and she is now out of the office staring today, for the rest of the week.  So now I have to handle requests for the whole team for the rest of the week, and just try to stay on top of everything.


Had a phonecall from my mom this morning as I was going to work.

My younger brother went to the hospital yesterday (mom & dad went with him) he was having difficulty breathing.  He's been diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung.

Mom (of course) is a nervous wreck.  I think I managed to calm her down by telling her that I had an ex who had the same issue, and he is fine now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 29, 2013, 08:37:59 am

Thinking good thoughts for your brother, Chuckie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 29, 2013, 08:42:32 am

Best wishes for your brother, Chuck.

And for you, with all the confusion that is going on at work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: kitty on May 29, 2013, 08:51:54 am

Best wishes, Chuck. My mum had a blood clot in her lung when she got lung cancer, so I know what it's like :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 29, 2013, 04:10:43 pm

Thinking good thoughts for your brother and your mother.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2013, 06:23:43 pm

Well, we've heard from the doctor, there are still tests that need to be done.  From what they can tell, he had 40% blockage with one lung, and 80% with the other, so they said he got to the hospital with little time to spare.

They're at a loss for what has caused it.  He hasn't flown anywhere, he has a job where he walks around a good portion of the day, his blood pressure and cholesterol are fine. no heart problems.

They're doing a scan tonight to see if there are any other clots that they need to know about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 29, 2013, 09:57:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2013, 06:23:43 pm

Well, we've heard from the doctor, there are still tests that need to be done.  From what they can tell, he had 40% blockage with one lung, and 80% with the other, so they said he got to the hospital with little time to spare.

They're at a loss for what has caused it.  He hasn't flown anywhere, he has a job where he walks around a good portion of the day, his blood pressure and cholesterol are fine. no heart problems.

They're doing a scan tonight to see if there are any other clots that they need to know about.

Bloody hell mate, thats a bloody scare and a half.....thankfully with the technology in medicine today they WILL find what caused it, and the proper treatment given to him, so that it wont happen again......thinkin of you in this worry, darlin....xxx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on May 30, 2013, 01:19:46 am

Chuck, I'm sorry to hear you've had so much on your plate this week.  I hope your brother is improving and they find out how to help him avoid more clots.  Lots of hugs to you and your family!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 30, 2013, 07:07:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2013, 06:23:43 pm

Well, we've heard from the doctor, there are still tests that need to be done.  From what they can tell, he had 40% blockage with one lung, and 80% with the other, so they said he got to the hospital with little time to spare.

They're at a loss for what has caused it.  He hasn't flown anywhere, he has a job where he walks around a good portion of the day, his blood pressure and cholesterol are fine. no heart problems.

They're doing a scan tonight to see if there are any other clots that they need to know about.

 :o
Oh my, what a scare. Sending healing thoughts to your brother and your whole family. I hope he'll be all right soon!
(((Chuck's family))) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2013, 08:12:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.vote29.com/newmyblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/iStock_000006931318XSmall-pulling-hair-out.jpg)

Yup, I'd be pulling out my hair, if I had any!  LOL

No new news about Chris, other than he had a sleep apnea test last night, and he slept soundly.  Apparently he was still sleeping when my mom called this morning.   Thanks for all the good wishes, and I'll update here as soon as I have some news.

Work is on the crazy side, as my coworker had a death in the family over the weekend.  She was in the office on Tuesday, but was out yesterday and today, and will be out tomorrow.  I'm running the show here and trying to stay on top of everything.

AIDS Walk stuff is 99% done (thankfully) so that's not taking up too much of my time.  I plan to pack tonight and put everything I can into the car, so I can just head out to work tomorrow and then leave from work.  You most likely won't see too much of me here today or tomorrow, as I want to make sure everything is done and in order by Friday at noon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on May 30, 2013, 11:32:33 am

Just checking in, Chuck.

Good to hear Chris had a good sleep, at least.

That man in your picture needs a cowboy hat.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on May 30, 2013, 02:58:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2013, 08:27:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/4/3/0/5/3/5/Sleep-Position-98736058424.jpeg)

Oh well, the sleeping in felt good the past few days, but tomorrow, it's back to the routine!  Ugh!

I can't complain, I have a short work week, I'm leaving work early on Friday to drive up to Boston, and I have Monday off as well, for the ride home.

Rich and I had a second date on Sunday.  We went out for lunch, and then for a round of mini-golf.  Had a small make-out session in the parking lot (when no one was around) and then made plans to get together again.  We're going to try for Wednesday before I leave for Boston, or when I get back.

Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!

Wow, is that him?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 30, 2013, 05:31:47 pm

Hope you're brother is feeling better as the day has gone on?

I take it you didn;t go on that date due to the family issues?

Try and enjoy Boston and give everyone a hug from me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 30, 2013, 05:54:38 pm

Only seeing this now.

I'm so sorry for your brother, Chuck, and wishing him all the best.

Also thinking of you and the rest of your family. What a scary thing to happen!

Hopefully the'll find what caused it soon, and give him proper treatment.


And for you: Have a wonderful Brokie time in Boston!!!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2013, 09:28:15 pm

Evening friends!

Sorry for my late appearance here!  Between getting chores done, finishing up stuff for the AIDS Walk, and seeing my brother in the hospital, I've had little spare time today.

The doctors think they found the cause of the clot.  The did a body scan/dopler/sonogram or something of that nature, and didn't find any other clots.  However, (more tests to come) it appears that Chris may have a valve in his heart that is leaking blood, which could cause the clots.

He is still in intensive care, because they can't find a room for him.

One extra bonus......Chris has a weight issue, and has sleep apnea.  He's been trying to get some equipment to monitor it, but his insurance won't cover it.  The nurses and doctors heard him snoring while he slept, and ordered a sleep apnea machine for his room there.  They said that with all the tests they're doing, they will say they are using the machine for pulmonary reasons, and the insurance will cover its use.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on May 31, 2013, 05:35:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2013, 09:28:15 pm

Evening friends!

Sorry for my late appearance here!  Between getting chores done, finishing up stuff for the AIDS Walk, and seeing my brother in the hospital, I've had little spare time today.

The doctors think they found the cause of the clot.  The did a body scan/dopler/sonogram or something of that nature, and didn't find any other clots.  However, (more tests to come) it appears that Chris may have a valve in his heart that is leaking blood, which could cause the clots.

He is still in intensive care, because they can't find a room for him.

One extra bonus......Chris has a weight issue, and has sleep apnea.  He's been trying to get some equipment to monitor it, but his insurance won't cover it.  The nurses and doctors heard him snoring while he slept, and ordered a sleep apnea machine for his room there.  They said that with all the tests they're doing, they will say they are using the machine for pulmonary reasons, and the insurance will cover its use.

Fingers crossed for a good outcome for him Chuck xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on May 31, 2013, 09:02:49 pm

Many times a health scare like this is a big warning to the patient to change parts of their lifestyle, so hopefully some good will come out of this goddam bitch of an unsatisfactory situation....

I'm sure your brother is in good hands, you seem to have a loving family, and no doubt they are all rallying around him.

Take care my friend, travel well on your journey to Boston...so proud of you for having so many donations to take with you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2013, 04:35:33 pm

I am back home from Boston and the Brokie Bash.

;D

My brother is doing well.  He had a filter implanted to prevent further clots, is responding to meds, and is in his own room now, out of ICU.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 03, 2013, 04:40:59 pm

So, good news all around!

Glad you're home, and glad about your brother, Chuck!

You had a good brokie time, I assume!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 03, 2013, 05:11:59 pm

great news!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 04, 2013, 01:24:32 am

Glad to hear the good news about your brother! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2013, 08:35:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yup, it's not Monday, it's Tuesday!  ;D  Short work week this week, since I was off yesterday!

Yaaaaaaaaaaay!

Boston was fun, and it was great to see Brokies again!  Looking forward to the next one, maybe this time I'll actually have my camera!

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2013, 09:00:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Happy Wednesday!

Well,  I'm not happy.

I had an uninvited guest to my apartment.

 >:(





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That makes the 3rd hornet that has managed to find its way into my place.  The only connection I can think of is when I open the window to let fresh air in, they find their way in.  There are no holes in the screens, but there is an entrance somewhere, and a nest, most likely.

The hornet was about as big as my thumb, and I've sent that picture to the maintenance department of my complex.  Hopefully, that will help.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 05, 2013, 10:32:21 am

With three hornets in a short time, I agree that probably there's a nest somewhere near. Since hornets are not all that harmless, I think it might be in order to relocate or destroy it. Fire department or an exterminator should be the people to call. However, I have no idea how long you have to wait for the apt management to move before you can call them yourself and still have the managemant paying.
Good luck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 05, 2013, 10:47:16 am

I'd have moved out after the FIRST one.  Terrified of bees of all kinds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 05, 2013, 01:43:54 pm

Good luck with the hornet situation, Chuck.

I think if the management didn't do something right away, I'd call an exterminator myself and worry about the cost later.

You still have an awfully nice apartment, you don't want something like this to spoil it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 05, 2013, 04:22:08 pm

Hey Chuck.....try spraying the screen and window with some good insect repellent surface spray....that might fend of your uninvited guests......

Good luck mate....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 05, 2013, 04:29:43 pm

Show them your bathroom. That'll scare the shit out of them, and they'll run fly home and warn their buds!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2013, 08:24:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.irepnetwork.com/blog/postimages/busy.jpg)

Yup, busy season is upon us here at the bank!  Hopefully things will calm down by mid-July, like it usually does, but sometimes can extend to August.  Ugh!

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 05, 2013, 10:32:21 am

With three hornets in a short time, I agree that probably there's a nest somewhere near. Since hornets are not all that harmless, I think it might be in order to relocate or destroy it. Fire department or an exterminator should be the people to call. However, I have no idea how long you have to wait for the apt management to move before you can call them yourself and still have the managemant paying.

Good luck!

Well, I walked around the perimeter of the building last night, and didn't see any nests, nor were there any hornets flying around that I could see.

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 05, 2013, 10:47:16 am

I'd have moved out after the FIRST one.  Terrified of bees of all kinds.

I wasn't giving up my apartment that easily.   :laugh:

Quote from: dejavu on June 05, 2013, 01:43:54 pm

Good luck with the hornet situation, Chuck.

I think if the management didn't do something right away, I'd call an exterminator myself and worry about the cost later.

You still have an awfully nice apartment, you don't want something like this to spoil it.

The superintendent showed up while I was at work.  He said he walked around the roof and found no nests.  He did spray around the windows, and the air conditioning vents.  He also said the drains have a lot of leaves in them, so he's calling someone to clean them out.

Quote from: Katie77 on June 05, 2013, 04:22:08 pm

Hey Chuck.....try spraying the screen and window with some good insect repellent surface spray....that might fend of your uninvited guests......

Good luck mate....

Well, the super sprayed, but I did go get some wasp/hornet killer and I may spray it around.  I know the super was there because he took the bag with the hornet in it.

Quote from: Sason on June 05, 2013, 04:29:43 pm

Show them your bathroom. That'll scare the shit out of them, and they'll run fly home and warn their buds!

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2013, 08:26:08 am

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bumped up, because I promised someone I would.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 06, 2013, 09:05:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 06, 2013, 08:26:08 am

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bumped up, because I promised someone I would.   :laugh:

Yeah, baby!  BTW, NPH is hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2013, 08:44:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, it's raining pretty hard over here in NJ today, and it's supposed to do so through Saturday as well.

What are everyone's plans for the weekened?  I have two birthday parties to go to, one tonight and one tomorrow.

Today is National Donut day!  I have three boxes of Entermann's donuts with me, and I put them out for everyone to share.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on June 07, 2013, 01:37:21 pm

Hey Chuck!
It's rainy and grey here too. But, I have a few fun things planned (all indoors thankfully).  Going out to dinner tonight with a group of friends to a cool "gourmet" hot dog restaurant called "Franktuary." http://franktuary.com/lawrenceville/menu-lawrenceville-2/
Then tomorrow is a big lesbian dance party and Sunday is a brunch.  LOL, in theory I'm supposed to be getting a lot of work done this weekend, but I already have my doubts. :)

Have fun at the birthday parties!!  And, here are some red velvet donuts for donut day! :D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 07, 2013, 05:08:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2013, 08:44:39 am

What are everyone's plans for the weekened? 

Trying to stay out of the rain!


I did not know it was donut day today but that sounds like fun.

Enjoy your birthday parties!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2013, 02:09:50 pm

Quote from: Brown Eyes on June 07, 2013, 01:37:21 pm

this weekend, but I already have my doubts. :)

Have fun at the birthday parties!!  And, here are some red velvet donuts for donut day! :D

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/cakes/BakedRedVelvetDoughnuts_zps527a20e6.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/cakes/BakedRedVelvetDoughnuts_zps527a20e6.jpg.html)

Never had red velvet donuts before!   Yum!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

The parties on Friday and Saturday were a lot of fun, and I'm currently at the parents' place, just finished lunch and doing my laundry.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on June 09, 2013, 02:18:44 pm

I had a similar problem with wasps. I found out they gained access via a crack on the exterior & had a nest in the wall. After many  tries on my own it took a profession exterminator & $250.00

TT

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 09, 2013, 04:13:25 pm

Yesterday I had three tons of pea gravel delivered to the parking lot in front of the demonstration garden I'm reclaiming. So I have my work cut out for me, yanking out all the grass and weeds that have invaded and then filling in with the gravel. But I'm about to take off for the day and go to the Queen's birthday tea downtown with my Sherlock Holmes buddies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 08:21:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Is it Monday already?  Really?

Had a good, but busy, weekend.  Friday night and Saturday were birthday parties for me.  Friday night one wasn't too long, I was home by about 10:00 or so.  The Saturday one started at 2:00 and I was there until 9:00, so I wasn't home until about 9:45 or so.  

They were both great fun, but that meant I had to spend Sunday getting chores done.  I was up early, cleaned the apartment, did some shopping, got laundry done, and went to my parents' place and saw them and Chris, who is doing well.

I am feeling tired today, but I'll push through.  What other choice do I have?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 08:30:16 am

Quote from: tampatalon on June 09, 2013, 02:18:44 pm

I had a similar problem with wasps. I found out they gained access via a crack on the exterior & had a nest in the wall. After many  tries on my own it took a profession exterminator & $250.00

TT

Ugh!  I hate flying, stinging insects!  I tolerate bees because of their pollenation, but other than that.....the rest can go!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 09, 2013, 04:13:25 pm

Yesterday I had three tons of pea gravel delivered to the parking lot in front of the demonstration garden I'm reclaiming. So I have my work cut out for me, yanking out all the grass and weeds that have invaded and then filling in with the gravel. But I'm about to take off for the day and go to the Queen's birthday tea downtown with my Sherlock Holmes buddies.

Sounds like you'e got some work to do on thsi garden.  I hope you had a good time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 10, 2013, 09:44:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 08:21:22 am

went to my parents' place and saw them and Chris, who is doing well.

Chuck, I'm glad that Chris is doing well. 

I hadn't heard an update recently, but your post sounds like he's been released from the hospital and is now back home?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 11:07:03 am

I thought I had posted this here!

Sorry!

Chris came home Friday night, and the filter was removed.  The doctors have given him the "ok" to return to work, and he continues to respond to meds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 10, 2013, 03:35:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 11:07:03 am

I thought I had posted this here!

Sorry!

Chris came home Friday night, and the filter was removed.  The doctors have given him the "ok" to return to work, and he continues to respond to meds.

Thats great news....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 10, 2013, 03:37:30 pm

Excellent news, Chuckie.  That was a close shave.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 06:03:57 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 10, 2013, 03:37:30 pm

Excellent news, Chuckie.  That was a close shave.

Yes, we're very happy.  I'm sure he's happy to be back to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 10, 2013, 08:19:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 11:07:03 am

Chris came home Friday night, and the filter was removed.  The doctors have given him the "ok" to return to work, and he continues to respond to meds.

Very glad to hear this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 08:23:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Some grumpy cat to start your morning!  Or, perhaps Ermahgerd girl?

(http://t.qkme.me/3qa1sq.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So how is everyone doing?  I feel like I need more sleep.  Ugh, I hate that!  Anyway, I will be meeting up with some of the bowlers tonight, we're going over final plans for the season end banquet.   We're meeting at the league president's house, having some pizza and then finishing up what needs to be done for Saturday night.

Other than that, it's pretty much the status quo here.   What are you all up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 11, 2013, 12:18:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 08:23:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Excellent Grumpy Cat pic!  :laugh:

Quote

Other than that, it's pretty much the status quo here.   What are you all up to?

Today I'm packing to fly to the UK tomorrow to meet up with Mikaela and two more Lord of the Rings buds.  You might see some pretty pics from me soon!  8)

Glad to hear that Chris is home and on the mend.  Ain't modern medicine the best?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2013, 04:43:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 08:23:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Some grumpy cat to start your morning! 

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Love Grumpy Cat!

Quote

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So how is everyone doing?  I feel like I need more sleep.  Ugh, I hate that!  Anyway, I will be meeting up with some of the bowlers tonight, we're going over final plans for the season end banquet.   We're meeting at the league president's house, having some pizza and then finishing up what needs to be done for Saturday night.

If I woke up to this, I would certainly also feel like I needed more sleep...  ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 12, 2013, 02:10:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2013, 11:07:03 am

I thought I had posted this here!

Sorry!

Chris came home Friday night, and the filter was removed.  The doctors have given him the "ok" to return to work, and he continues to respond to meds.

I'm glad to hear this!

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2013, 08:23:40 am

What are you all up to?

BBQ/birthday party/housewarming at a friend's last weekend and BBQ with friends at our place this coming weekend. In between lots of gardening. After we tore down our barn last winter we have plenty open space for a new garden. So far we layed out 30 tons of planting soil and are now planting a lawn. This morning I saw the first, flimsy touch of green peeking out! :)

In two weeks our American exchange student will come and stay with us for a good two weeks. So I'm making plans for her stay and prepare the guest room. My daughter also insists in cleaning up the attic for the girl. ::) Certainly not looking forward to that particular task, but we're looking forward to having the girl with us. Three teenage girls in the house, should be fun. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2013, 08:16:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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LOL!  That's not how I really feel today, but I just thought the picture was really funny!

I went to a planning committee last night for the end of season bowling banquet, which is this Saturday.  It looks like everything is in place, and we're ready to go.

;D

Meryl, have a great trip to the UK!  Hope we see pics!!!

Chrissi, hope you have a great time with your student!  Introduce her to Nena!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2013, 08:15:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Hope that everyone is doing well!

it's time for a sexy party!  Join me over at Truman's blog!

;D

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,654.msg647384.html#msg647384

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2013, 08:27:25 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 13, 2013, 06:45:09 pm

Meryl - please give Mikeala a "Hello!" from me..

Chuck - great news on your Brother.

Any more Hornets?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2013, 07:39:29 pm

Thank God, no!

I had my windows opened yesterday and today, nothing new to report.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2013, 08:22:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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It's Friday!  It's pay day!  :D

crazy dream last night.

I dreamed I was at a party for a coworker, welcoming her to our team.  She's been on our team for years now, so I don't know why I would dream this.  LOL  We were at a bar in NYC, and I kept spilling my beer on the table.  I must've spilled three of them.

Then, we left to go somewhere else, and I was told to drive up this ramp for parking.  I drove up the ramp, which kept getting higher, and then the ramp ran out, and I found my car in mid-jump, landing on top of a sky scraper, no conceivable way to get the car back down.

This weekend is going to be a busy weekend.

Friday is shopping for Father's Day, and then going to my friend Tina's place to pick up folding chairs she's letting me keep.

Saturday is a walk-a-thon for the Valerie Fund, then lunch and cake at my place for Father's day (we can't all be together on Sunday) and then the bowling banquet.

Sunday is lunch with my family.  I have to fit laundry in somewhere.  I'm strongly leaning to doing it late Friday at mom & dad's place.  That will leave Sunday pretty much open for other chores I need to do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on June 14, 2013, 09:42:48 am

Morning Chuck.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 14, 2013, 09:53:44 am

Happy Friday, Chuck and all! Looks like many BetterMostians are all partied out today, but not our Chuck!

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Post by: Kelda on June 14, 2013, 02:56:26 pm

Lee is normally good at explaining dreams!

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Post by: dejavu on June 14, 2013, 08:12:11 pm

Have a good weekend, everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 15, 2013, 05:59:03 am

Morning Chuck!

What your subconscious is trying to tell you in that dream, is that you need to redecorate your bathroom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2013, 12:58:21 am

Quote from: Sason on June 15, 2013, 05:59:03 am

Morning Chuck!

What your subconscious is trying to tell you in that dream, is that you need to redecorate your bathroom.

::)

In other news, I was at the year end banquet for my bowling league.

My team ended up finishing up the season in 4th place, we each got $250.00!   ;D

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:35:17 am

Congrats on the 4th place and the winnings, Chuck!

Treat yourself to something nice!

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:38:48 am

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:39:48 am

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:41:57 am

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:43:40 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:45:26 am

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:45:42 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:48:21 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2013, 10:29:08 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 16, 2013, 03:52:57 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:48:21 am

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Awwwwwww!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 17, 2013, 12:23:18 am

Quote from: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:35:17 am

Congrats on the 4th place and the winnings, Chuck!

Treat yourself to something nice!

A new shower curtain?


* runs from Chuck *

* turns around and comes back *


Seriously, congratulations on that 4th place finish, and on your $250 in prize money.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2013, 08:37:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Doesn't that place look pretty?  That's where I wish I was right now, maybe still in bed sleeping.

But in reality, I'm in my cube feeling tired!  LOL  I think I'm gonna go to bed an hour earlier than I normally do, and see if that makes a difference, I'm feeling drained at the moment, not sure why.  Anyway, hope everyone had a good weekend!

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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 17, 2013, 09:24:57 am

Happy Monday, Chuck! Congrats on the Fourth Place finish! Coincidentally my son also won Fourth Place in a cycling race this past weekend in Minneapolis. He is pretty happy about being in Fourth Place because there were more than 200 of the best cyclists in the world at that race! He also won some money. There is a lot of money in sports!

Your recent dream is pretty easy to understand. There is some challenge or sticky situation at work that is subconsciously making you anxious. Didn't you tell me recently that your company had new owners now and they are from another country? That would tend to make me anxious. Up until recently I was working for a Canadian company and figuring out the leadership was really difficult. Just be your usual amiable self and everything will be fine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 17, 2013, 04:51:46 pm

Chuck, there's something fishy about the URL to the picture in the top post on this page.

My anti-virus program keeps warning about it every time I go onto this page.

And the picture has disappeared, btw.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 17, 2013, 04:57:10 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:48:21 am

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He shouldn't be so upset...he's on the podium and he has a trophy!! Lots of fourth place finishers don't get that because the cut-off is usually third place.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 17, 2013, 04:58:08 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 16, 2013, 08:45:26 am

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May the Fourth be with you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2013, 05:22:04 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 17, 2013, 04:51:46 pm

Chuck, there's something fishy about the URL to the picture in the top post on this page.

My anti-virus program keeps warning about it every time I go onto this page.

And the picture has disappeared, btw.

That's weird......I still see the picture, and neither my computer at work or home is getting a virus alert.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 17, 2013, 05:43:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 17, 2013, 05:22:04 pm

That's weird......I still see the picture, and neither my computer at work or home is getting a virus alert.

I'm seeing the picture okay and not getting any warning messages.

But I did want to tell you, Chuck, how beautiful that picture is.  One of the prettiest lake and trees pictures I've seen.  The birds seem to like it, too.

(Was going to call it a "little cabin" but it's pretty good-sized.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2013, 08:26:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh:

How is everyone today!

I'm feeling less tired, although I really didn't sleep more!  I went to bed an hour earlier, but woke at 2 and was up until about 3 before falling back asleep.

 ::)

So much for the extra hour.  I'll try again tonight.

How is everyone doing?  What's the good news?  Tell me tell me tell me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2013, 08:52:07 am

Love Grumpy Jake! As for that other guy, he is overrated.

Good news...yesterday I went out for breakfast and met a good friend who is one of the most uplifting people I know. We ate at a place in my new neighborhood where I've bought a house and hope to live in someday. We sat outside on the patio, sipped chai and talked about vines and landscaping. Then, I dropped by my new house and took photos of all the "dangerous overhanging branches" as my insurance agent, who made a surprise inspection, calls them. In actuality there are a half-dozen branches that are slightly brushing against the sides and roof. I could almost do the trimming myself but I'm going to try to get offline Chuck to do it for me. A tenant came home and asked for window screens which is a very reasonable request since there isn't any ac. Starting on that project.

Rest of the day was ho-hum until the evening when I got to spend time with my daughter and two grandsons! There was also a nice cleansing rainstorm in the afternoon. So, all in all, more good news than I thought I would have when I first started writing! And thanks for asking!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2013, 08:15:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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I feel like I have more energy today!  Monday night I went to bed earlier (9) because I was feeling tired.  However, I woke at 2am and couldn't get back to sleep until about 3.  ::)   I was tired yesterday because of this.

Yesterday I tried again and went to bed at 9, and this time (basically) slept through the night.  I woke once, but rolled over and went back to sleep.

I have a friend coming over for dinner on Friday, I thought about ordering a pizza, but I don't want to do that.  Who knows?  I may attempt a chicken casserole.  I just found a simple recipe online.

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1/2 cup ham, cooked and cubed
4 slices swiss cheese
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Directions:
1  Melt butter in saucepan over low heat and blend in flour, salt,& pepper.
2  Cook over low heat,stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
3  Stir in milk until smooth, let boil for about 1 minute and remove from heat.
4  Add chicken and ham to butter/milk mixture.
5  Spread into an 11x7 pan and cover with sliced cheese.
6  Place biscuits on top (I usually flatten in the palm of my hand so that they fit better and bake faster).
7  Pour melted butter over biscuits and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
8  Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until filling is hot and bubbly and biscuits are browned, and enjoy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2013, 08:20:08 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2013, 08:52:07 am

Good news...yesterday I went out for breakfast and met a good friend who is one of the most uplifting people I know. We ate at a place in my new neighborhood where I've bought a house and hope to live in someday. We sat outside on the patio, sipped chai and talked about vines and landscaping.

Sounds like a really nice morning, Lee!   

I hope Chuck can come over and get those branches taken care of for you. 

I don't know what I would do without screens on my windows.  I do have central air, but I like the feeling of fresh air in my place, so I do have fans to put in the windows to bring it in and circulate it better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 19, 2013, 03:48:27 pm

Glad you slept better last night, Chuck.

Your chicken casserole should be a real treat.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2013, 08:17:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Ok, so I wasn't literally in the dark, because the sun was up, but I would've been, if the loss of power had happened earlier.

 :laugh:

Yup, right in the middle of breakfast, the power went out.....well, half the power did.   My bathroom and bedroom had power, the living room and kitchen didn't.

I left a voicemail for the super, and he called a few minutes ago to say the entire complex is affected, and he's waiting for PSE&G to get on the matter.

Thankfully, it's near the weekend and there isn't much left in my fridge/freezer.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 20, 2013, 08:35:32 am

Hey, Chuck! On your casserole, I would suggest using chicken broth or white wine instead of the milk to make a lighter roux. Also, instead of the ham, I would suggest adding some vegetables like chopped spinach or asparagus tips. At the end, I would suggest adding biscuits or breadcrumbs, but not both. Let us know how it works out!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 20, 2013, 03:17:09 pm

What floor is your apartment on?
I lived in an apartment (we call them units as they are owned individually) for 6 years (1976-81) and never want to do it again. It was just 3 floors so walk up. My sister and brother-in-law (and my mother for the last 5 years until her death in 2006) live on the 8th floor of a block of units. They returned home from Europe on monday morning to find the lift has completely broken down, motor has seized. He is 80, she is 79 and they had to drag their bags up the 8  sets of stairs. They are not sure how long it will be out, maybe weeks. Their friends, similar age lives on the 7th and he is wheelchair bound. My sister is chairman of the block committee and has often mentioned that a new lift might be needed which would mean no lift for over a month. I always said they should arrange to come over and visit me while it is done but it is now mid-winter (0'C at the moment) so they could not bear that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 20, 2013, 05:03:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 20, 2013, 08:17:28 am

Yup, right in the middle of breakfast, the power went out.....well, half the power did.   My bathroom and bedroom had power, the living room and kitchen didn't.

 :(

Bad news for the chicken casserole, if the power doesn't get fixed soon.

I still like the idea of a little ham in the casserole, if you are able to make it.  But the asparagus tips might be a good idea, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 21, 2013, 03:10:18 pm

Where's Chuck this busy Friday?

Not cooking yet, surely.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2013, 06:41:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, it's the first day of summer, and there are only 186 days until Christmas!  :laugh:

So, how is everyone doing?  Do you have a busy weekend?

Tonight, my first Brokie is coming over for dinner.  Despite advice given here, I decided to stick with the original recipe for the Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole recipe.  I'm not the most skilled cook, and changing a recipe can be daunting.  Perhaps next time!

Tonight's menu consists of the casserole, some corn-on-the-cob, and some beans, because, after all, it's too early in the summer to be sick of beans!

Saturday will be a busy day, I have to shop in the morning, have the family over for coffee and cake at 2:00, and then go to a graduation party for two graduates at 7:00. 

Thankfully, Sunday is free and I can rest, and get laundry done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2013, 06:42:38 pm

Quote from: brian on June 20, 2013, 03:17:09 pm

What floor is your apartment on?
I lived in an apartment (we call them units as they are owned individually) for 6 years (1976-81) and never want to do it again. It was just 3 floors so walk up. My sister and brother-in-law (and my mother for the last 5 years until her death in 2006) live on the 8th floor of a block of units. They returned home from Europe on monday morning to find the lift has completely broken down, motor has seized. He is 80, she is 79 and they had to drag their bags up the 8  sets of stairs. They are not sure how long it will be out, maybe weeks. Their friends, similar age lives on the 7th and he is wheelchair bound. My sister is chairman of the block committee and has often mentioned that a new lift might be needed which would mean no lift for over a month. I always said they should arrange to come over and visit me while it is done but it is now mid-winter (0'C at the moment) so they could not bear that.

Hiya Brian!

I'm in a "garden apartment" as they're called here.  My unit has six apartments in it, three on the first floor, and three on the second.  I'm on the second, so there's only one flight of stairs to go up and down.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2013, 06:44:01 pm

Quote from: dejavu on June 21, 2013, 03:10:18 pm

Where's Chuck this busy Friday?

Not cooking yet, surely.

Yes, it was busy, at work.  Remember, May and June, and sometimes part of July, are my busy season......I was in at 7:00 and I had to jump into work right away, and didn't stop until I went home.  Nope, I wasn't cooking at 2:15.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 21, 2013, 07:17:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 21, 2013, 06:41:26 pm

Tonight, my first Brokie is coming over for dinner.  Despite advice given here, I decided to stick with the original recipe for the Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole recipe.  I'm not the most skilled cook, and changing a recipe can be daunting.  Perhaps next time!

Tonight's menu consists of the casserole, some corn-on-the-cob, and some beans, because, after all, it's too early in the summer to be sick of beans!

Your menu sounds really good, Chuck.  I love the addition of the corn-on-the-cob. Way too early in the summer to be sick of that.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2013, 11:33:39 pm

Well, it's 11:30, my guest has gone, and I'm all cleaned up after dinner.


The menu was a hit.  Most of the casserole is gone, as are most of the beans and all the corn.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 22, 2013, 09:27:08 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 21, 2013, 06:41:26 pm

Despite advice given here, I decided to stick with the original recipe for the Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole recipe.  I'm not the most skilled cook, and changing a recipe can be daunting.  Perhaps next time!

Tonight's menu consists of the casserole, some corn-on-the-cob, and some beans, because, after all, it's too early in the summer to be sick of beans!

 :laugh: :laugh:
I should have mentioned that it's always best to cook the recipe the way it's given first, and then experiment on the second batch. This often created problems for my family in the past as I experimented with a dish on them and then cooked it again a few days later for a special event. Then they truly were sick of [insert dish here] !!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 22, 2013, 10:06:53 am

Glad your dinner was a success, Chuck!


And P.S.

Even though you didn't put asparagus in the casserole, I've been thinking that that might make a good side dish for it, just a small can of heated asparagus tips.  If you happen to like them.

I bought a couple of such cans the other day and am thinking of having a can of asparagus tips on the side, to go with a salad, today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2013, 08:51:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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How is everyone doing today?

Yes, it will be a bit of a lazy Sunday!  ;D  I'm happy for that.  The only real thing I need to do is my laundry.  I slept in to about 7:30, had breakfast, and I'm catching up online, and then it's out for a walk in about 10 minutes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2013, 12:20:03 pm

Ok, so I've got my laundry packed and I'm ready to go to see mom and dad for lunch.  I walk across the living room and what do I see on the INSIDE of the window?  A wasp.  This time, I had Raid and the wasp is dead.  Good side....this was a different insect, so unless the yellow jackets, hornet, and wasp were all living together, there isn't one nest near-by.  Bad side...last night was cool so the windows were open (yes, I have screens) and today is hot so the air is on, so I still don't know if they are coming in through the windows or the air vent.  Either way, I'm not amused.  Super has been called and he's calling pest control tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 23, 2013, 06:08:25 pm

Glad to hear your first Brokie dinner in your own home went so well, Chuck!

There's something special about having Brokies visiting, isn't there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2013, 08:57:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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How is everyone doing today?   I had a great weekend, and I hope you can say the same!

Back in my cube now, and trying to get myself geared up for the day.  Ugh!  I wish I had another day off.  LOL  Next week on Thursday I'll have the day off, it's Independence Day.  I've already been invited to a BBQ on Wednesday night, which I like because I'd rather not stay out late on Thursday and have to be up early on Friday.

It's gonna be hot as Hell for the entire week here, they're saying it will break come Friday.  We'll see.  I'll just say I'm glad for central air!

Exterminators will be around my place today, a wasp got into the apartment on Sunday, and that's the 4 flying, stinging insect to get in.  Tally so far is two yellow jackets, one hornet and a wasp.

Ugh!

I hope they find out what is going on and stop them from getting in!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2013, 07:20:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.stellarpath.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/busy.jpg)

Yup, it's past 7:00 this evening, and I'm just getting here!  Ugh!   It was really busy at work, but I managed to get most of my stuff done, and I think I'm on top of everything.

I had to close the blinds a little while ago, the air was on and set for 68 degrees, and I was watching the temp go up and up.  The sun heating the windows was preventing the temps from going down.  Now that the blinds are down, the temp has dropped 5 degrees in and soon the air will go off on its own.

Don't think I have any plans this weekend, but it's still early. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on June 25, 2013, 07:26:15 pm

Ooooh, stay cool, Chuck!  Good that you have blinds to keep out the hot afternoon sun.

Have a good weekend, whatever you do.  A little time to rest up is never a bad thing.   ;D

I will be out of town this weekend, as you know.  And hopefully by the time the weekend is over, I will have seen a play (if it's not rained out, at an outdoor theater) and seen some old friends.  And hopefully won't have been rained on too much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2013, 07:56:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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How is everyone on this happy hump day?

Does anyone (besides Debbie) have good plans for the weekend?   At the moment, I don't think I have anything going on!  A quiet weekend for a change!  How about that?

Oh, and next week on Thursday it's a national holiday, so a day off!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2013, 06:43:38 pm

Evening!

;D

Got home and may have "solved" my yellow jacket/hornet/wasp issue.  One of the issues is it can't be determined where they are getting in.  I went to a hardware store, and got screen material, and I duct taped them over the air conditioning vents.  If I find one of the critters inside the screen, they I know they're getting in that way.  If one gets in, it found another way in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2013, 07:53:13 pm

Apparently I spoke too soon, as I just killed two more wasps inside my place.

 >:(

Truth be told, I put the screens up after work, (about 5) and I left for work at 7 this morning, so they could've come in during the work day.

exterminator is coming tomorrow while I'm at work, the super will be here to let them in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 27, 2013, 02:17:29 am

Good luck with the insects, Chuck!


Coming Saturday will be our annual cherry day, where we pick the cherries from our tree and make jam of them. It's always a lot of work, and I always dread the day. But it's also a family thing, with everybody helping, so it's also fun. And I love the jam we're getting from it! :)

We have an American exchange student living with us for the next two weeks, so we plan to have a daytrip to France on Sunday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2013, 08:27:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, at one point today the exterminator and the super will be in my place, doing whatever they need to do to get these damn stinging insects out of my place.

 :laugh:

I left the two I killed last night in a Ziploc back for them to find, with a note.  We'll see what happens at this point.

I feel like pizza tonight for dinner, so that will be quick and easy......plus, I forgot to take meat out of the freezer to prepare.  LOL  I'll do that for tomorrow.

The busy season is winding down, I think things will be back to normal by the middle of July, just as my supervisor leaves for three weeks to Spain.

I'm definitely going to the Pride March in NYC......after DOMA & Prop 8, it will be an even bigger party!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2013, 08:29:06 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 27, 2013, 02:17:29 am

Good luck with the insects, Chuck!


Coming Saturday will be our annual cherry day, where we pick the cherries from our tree and make jam of them. It's always a lot of work, and I always dread the day. But it's also a family thing, with everybody helping, so it's also fun. And I love the jam we're getting from it! :)

We have an American exchange student living with us for the next two weeks, so we plan to have a daytrip to France on Sunday.

Ah, yes.....cherry picking time.....

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 04, 2011, 01:02:07 pm

Brokeback Horror Show

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Familie/ad703dc6.jpg)


Alma: "Going fishing - that'll teach ya!"





(PS: only some cherries were harmed in making this picture, nothing and nobody else ;D)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 27, 2013, 11:20:58 am

It's been some 20 years since I last rented, but this situation is sooooo unacceptable.  Heaven's to betsy, what if you were allergic, and they attacked you in your sleep?  Isn't there such things as tenants-rights boards, or things like that?  It seems like your landlord has dawdled WAY TOO LONG on this potentially litigious situation.  It's your brand new apartment; you shouldn't have to steel yourself before you walk through the door every day and night, not knowing what you'll find.  I feel for you, Chuck.  I'da sued the pants off the bastard by now, or at least captured them all alive and released them into HIS apartment.  Accidentally, of course, while you were there showing him the evidence...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 27, 2013, 02:54:48 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 27, 2013, 02:17:29 am

We have an American exchange student living with us for the next two weeks, so we plan to have a daytrip to France on Sunday.

Oh to live where I could make a day trip to France. It is just under 2 weeks since I got home from Europe (4 weeks since I left Paris for Switzerland) and I am just begiining to get feelings of wanting to go back but with a 22 hour flight costing about $1500, it is 2 years away at least. Although I am thinking of rail across Canada nd the States this time next year. However have a meeting with my financial advisor next week so I might have to make do with trips to Australia  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 27, 2013, 03:09:07 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 27, 2013, 11:20:58 am

It's been some 20 years since I last rented, but this situation is sooooo unacceptable.  Heaven's to betsy, what if you were allergic, and they attacked you in your sleep?  Isn't there such things as tenants-rights boards, or things like that?  It seems like your landlord has dawdled WAY TOO LONG on this potentially litigious situation.  It's your brand new apartment; you shouldn't have to steel yourself before you walk through the door every day and night, not knowing what you'll find.  I feel for you, Chuck.  I'da sued the pants off the bastard by now, or at least captured them all alive and released them into HIS apartment.  Accidentally, of course, while you were there showing him the evidence...  :laugh:

I am glad I am not your landlord. Having lived most of my life in  a country full of stinging insects I find Chuck's predicament rather amusing.
Now that I am in NZ, it is a relief not to have to worry about snakes when hiking. In Australia I had occasional visits from deadly snakes in my garden and was always fearful of one getting into the house but it never happened.
Insects and spiders in the house were a nuisance but did not frighten me, just get the aerogard. They will not attack you, the worst that can happen is if you accidentally roll onto them in your sleep causing them to sting. I often woke up with a spider bite on my body that way. (thankfull not deadly type they were pretty rare and unlikely to climb into your bed, dark corners are more their scene). I often left a spider sitting up on the wall in the main room but if they wandered into my bedroom they were dead.
Here in NZ, there are no snakes and no deadly spiders. There are big bees but they are good for garden. Worst is I am not far from a sheep farm and on a warm summer's day, blowflies come into the house if I leave the door open. They spread idsease so are quickly dispatched.

Back in Australia I did occasionally have a hornet nest (outside but attached to the house). The thing is to attack the nest with spray early in the morning while it is cool so they do not get aroused.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on June 27, 2013, 06:25:08 pm

We have lots of wasps and incessant attacks of mozzies during summer. But no snakes - yay. We do have Katipo spiders which are deadly though I don't think fatal. They live around drift wood on certain beaches. So who was sun bathing on the beach at the beginning of the year. When some one says ummmm I don't mean to alarm you but theres a spider on your chest!!! Needless to say the spider was brushed off my chest with due haste, no time to check if it had the red stripe - arrrrgh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2013, 06:29:29 pm

Mandy, I'm not allergic, although rather afraid of these damn bugs!  LOL

Brian, I will admit I find it slightly funny.....having lived at home for 44 years, I finally venture out on my own, and then have to figure out how to kill the damn things on my own! LOL

Matthew, spiders don't bother me, but I know they can be quiet venomous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2013, 09:38:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001079127/money_and_happiness_xlarge_xlarge.jpeg)

Yes, it's Friday and Pay Day!

;D

Sitting in my cube, and it's pretty quiet at the moment!  I'm happy for that.

Not sure how busy it will get later, but I hope not too busy!  I want to leave on time.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 28, 2013, 04:55:52 pm

Chrissi - enjoy cherry day!

Chuck -nhow is the bee/ hornet thing coming along?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2013, 08:43:21 pm

Quote from: Kelda on June 28, 2013, 04:55:52 pm

Chrissi - enjoy cherry day!

Chuck -nhow is the bee/ hornet thing coming along?

He sprayed on Thursday....No flying insects Thursday or today.  I also have screens up over the air vents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 28, 2013, 09:28:07 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 27, 2013, 02:17:29 am

We have an American exchange student living with us for the next two weeks, so we plan to have a daytrip to France on Sunday.

A daytrip to France...love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 29, 2013, 06:24:04 pm

Hiya Chuck!

You know those problems you've had with flying insects? Well, here's a little story for you:



I've had a most productive day. I spent it putting up window screens, and building three large frames for the englased balcony.

Background: there are no window or door screens in Sweden. I've never ever seen a screen in a private home, or anywhere else for that matter. It's possible they have them in restaurant kitchens, but I don't think so. Maybe up north, where there are a lot of mosquitos, although when I was there in my younger days I never saw any screens as far as I remember.

Anyway, when I started travelling to America, I realised screens are more or less compulsory, in EVERY home. All kinds of smart solutions for screen doors and windows. Such a practical and wonderful thing, to keep bugs and all sorts of flying insects out of the house.

So, I've been pondering for a while if it's possible to put screens up on my windows that aren't built for it. In America, the window screens I've seen have their own frame, attached somehow to the frame of the glass pane. I couldn't figure out how that could be done on my windows, but a couple of days ago I had a guy from a window company come and take a look.
He told me it would be quite difficult and expensive if the company were to do it.
But - he was extremely kind and helpful, and told me I could do it myself in a much simpler way, and showed me how.
His solution involved duct tape and screening material. Simple. He also gave me an idea how I could build frames for big screens to put up in the grooves where the large windows on the balcony slide.

So, I went to the building suppliers and bought screen material and splines. No duct tape needed, since the screening comes with velcro tape. Very handy.  It involved quite some calculationg regarding the length of the splines, 13 m altogether! I also had to saw them into the right lengths before I could get them into the car. Luckily, the store was equipped with a saw and a sawbuck. Also luckily, I know my way around a toolbox.

And - all the material I bought came to less than a tenth of what it would have cost me to have them made by the window company!!!   ;D ;D

So, today I put the velcro tape up on my window frames, and up went the screens!

It was a bit more tricky to build the big frames, 70 x 150 cm. Three of them. I had to do it on the wooden table on the balcony, and since I don't have the proper equipment, I had to be creative. The process involved a flower pot to keep the damned splines in place while I nailed them. It also involved a kitchen roll holder with a square base to help me get the angles right!

I didn't have the right length of nails, so they were a bit too long. Which resulted in my nailing the whole thing to the table a couple of times...  ::)  and, in my attempt to yank it loose, I toppled the flower pot -- not only once...  ::) ::)

Anyway, let's just say my balcony table isn't as pristine and unblemished as it used to be....  ::) ::) ::)

But -- I got the frames finished, all three of them! And the screen attached to one of them, then I ran out of velcro, so have to get some more tomorrow. Then it should be easy enough to put the screen up, and then I'm finished!!!!

I'm extremely proud of myself!!!   ;D ;D :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2013, 07:03:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media.merchantcircle.com/17406271/Fall%20Cleaning1_full.gif)

Whoooo eeeee!

Yup, that's been me the past few days.  I won't be home on Saturday, I'll be in NYC for pride, so I had to get everything done before Sunday.   I've done cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, grocery shopping, and now it seems that everything is done.

;D

I can be away for Pride NYC and not worry about getting home to do cleaning or whatever.


Sonja, damn!  You should be proud of yourself!  Great job with the screening!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on June 29, 2013, 07:04:50 pm

Wow, you should be proud of yourself......thats one hell of a job.....

Cant imagine that houses dont have screens in Sweden.....

We have lots of creepy crawlies here so they are necessary..

Well done Bob the builder......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 29, 2013, 07:18:10 pm

Thank you, Chuck and Sue!

Chuck, you accomplished quite a work load today too! Good for you for being able to relax and have fun tomorrow!

Sue, we also have a lot of flying insects here. Only really dangerous if you're allergic, but very annoying and irritating anyway.

We're used to them, everyone has them, and we usually just stand them or kill them with a flyswatter.
Of course, if you live in the country there will be more insects than in the city.

I don't know why we don't have screens. Such a useful thing.

What we do have is screen protection, in the shape of a dome, for food when eating outdoors.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2013, 07:53:45 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.npengage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/july1st.jpg)


Yup, we officially wave "buh-bye" to June, and July steps up to the plate! 

At this rate, summer will be over in no time, and the heat and humidity will be gone!  ;D

I've posted some of my pride pics up, and will do the rest tonight when I get home from work!

Hope you all had a great weekend, and have cool plans for the 4th!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2013, 08:36:22 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.nieworld.com/special/weather/tornado.gif)

Yesterday morning at about 9:20 everyone's phones started to beep, and we got word that our area was being placed under a tornado warning.

Not 10 minutes later, the sky got extremely black, and rain beat down like I've never seen it before, with high gusts of winds.  I thought we were actually going to get the tornado.

My area didn't, but apparently one did touch down in Berkeley Heights, which is only 10 miles (15 minutes) away.

http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/2013/07/tornado_touched_down_in_union_county_officials_say.html


Let's hope today is less eventful!   :laugh:

It's starting off on a bad note, lol   apparently our server is down here, we can't print anything, nor can we access our drives where all our docs and information are stored.   Gotta love technology?  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 02, 2013, 09:54:18 am

Glad you're okay.  Any hot firemen show up???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2013, 11:44:09 am

Nope!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2013, 11:49:04 am

I'm glad the tornado waited until all your PRide pics were uploaded!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 03, 2013, 03:46:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 02, 2013, 11:44:09 am

Nope!

bother.

Glad you were ok though

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2013, 08:30:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.fireworksfactoryoutlet.com/assets/ffo_site_homepage_fireworks_image.jpg)

Yup, it's July 4th Eve!  LOL

It's a skeleton crew here at work today, and Friday will be the same!  We're off tomorrow, and I'm hoping we'll be able to leave early today and Friday.

;D

Does everyone have good plans tomorrow?  I think it will be a low key day for me, but I do have a bbq on Friday to attend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2013, 08:31:56 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2013, 11:49:04 am

I'm glad the tornado waited until all your PRide pics were uploaded!

 :laugh: :laugh:  Yes, I have that power over Mother Nature!   ;)

Quote from: ZK on July 03, 2013, 03:46:12 am

bother.

Glad you were ok though

Speaking of tornados, look what the wind blew in!   G'day Matthew!  Hope all is well with ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2013, 01:15:11 pm

I just got the word that I can leave at 3:00.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2013, 04:07:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2013, 01:15:11 pm

I just got the word that I can leave at 3:00.

 ;D

Yee-haw! (as long as they don't dock your pay)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2013, 10:32:00 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2013, 04:07:36 pm

Yee-haw! (as long as they don't dock your pay)

Nope, they don't dock our pay when they tell us we can leave.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 04, 2013, 12:00:56 am

Happy 4th Chuck!!!!

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/misc/images_zps4327a04b.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/misc/images_zps4327a04b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2013, 10:32:17 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.netanimations.net/Rockin-4th-of-july-animated-gif.gif)

I hope that everyone is having a good day!   I got to sleep in today, and I'll be doing some shopping a bit later.   Later on I have to do some prep-work for a bbq on Friday, I'm bringing a dish, something I found online.

(http://www.myrecipemagic.com/uploads/recipes/6028/1363787113_loaded_potato_buffalo_chicken_casserole.jpg)

Doesn't that look good??




Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Ingredients
2    pounds    chicken breast ( boneless, cubed (1") ) 
8    potatoes ( medium, cut in 1/2" cubes ) 
1/3    cup    olive oil
1 1/2    teaspoons    salt
1    tablespoon    black pepper
1    tablespoon    paprika
2    tablespoons    garlic powder
6    tablespoons    hot sauce
2    cups    mexican blend cheese ( fiesta blend ) 
1    cup    bacon ( crumbled ) 
1    cup    green onion ( diced ) 


Directions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Spray a 9X13" baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and hot sauce. Add the cubed potatoes and stir to coat. Carefully scoop the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, leaving behind as much of the olive oil/hot sauce mixture as possible. Bake the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and crispy and browned on the outside. While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl with the left over olive oil/hot sauce mixture and stir to coat. Once the potatoes are fully cooked, remove from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken. In a bowl ix together the cheese, bacon and green onion and top the raw chicken with the cheese mixture. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly delicious.
 Serve with extra hot sauce and/or ranch dressing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 04, 2013, 03:12:53 pm

"bubbly delicious"   :D

Sounds really good, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2013, 08:51:49 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/PRE15789.jpg)

doesn't that look peaceful?  I could deal with being there instead of in my cube today!  Oh well, here's to hoping we leave early today!

Need to dash home, get my casserole started, and then shave and shower for the party tonigh.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2013, 02:38:38 pm

*happy dance*

we were given the word to leave at 3:00.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 05, 2013, 04:53:52 pm

Yay!  Have fun at the BBQ. 

And save some of the casserole for me.....no, I know there won't be any left.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2013, 04:58:15 pm

*mutters to self*

"hmmm....must have been some barbecue....it's 5 pm and Chuck still hasn't checked in..."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2013, 05:27:19 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 06, 2013, 04:58:15 pm

*mutters to self*

"hmmm....must have been some barbecue....it's 5 pm and Chuck still hasn't checked in..."

 ::) ::) ::)


I've just been busy!

I slept in a bit, cleaned the apartment, did some shopping, made 'frames' for the screens that are over the vents so they stay in place better.

The BBQ was fun, caught up with my friends, and the casserole was a hit.  ;D



(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/jakeheathfan/Stans%20Pcaps/IMG-20130705-00155.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2013, 05:39:23 pm

Mmmmm....looks yummi!!

Maybe it's time for a new thread: "The differences and similarities of screen making and frame building in Sweden and New Jersey - a comparative study an exchange of experiences".

Maybe a bit long name for a thread, but there certainly seems to be a need for it around here!   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 06, 2013, 05:39:53 pm

Looks really good, Chuck!  Yummy, yummy, yummy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2013, 08:43:50 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.coolfreeimages.net/images/monday/monday_01.jpg)

I hope you all had a great weekend!

I had fun, Friday was the BBQ, Saturday saw my familiy and did laundry, Sunday was brunch in NYC.   Now, it's back to work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 08, 2013, 11:03:12 am

Good morning, Chuck!

Your weekend sounds like it was fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2013, 06:19:30 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://graceinthewilderness.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/stick2.jpg?w=640)

So how is everyone today?

I was busy all day, and now I feel tired and burnt out.  :laugh:

At least I made it to the gym!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2013, 07:17:06 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://tahquamenon.eup.k12.mi.us/cms/lib/MI17000142/Centricity/Domain/115/untitled.jpg)

Well, my wacky Wednesday started last night!  LOL

Yesterday at work some issues that I thought I had dealt with came back to haunt me, and it put me in a funk.  Hit the gym, and then went home to relax.  I was exhausted and went to bed a half hour earlier than usual.  I woke at 1:30 am to hear the smoke alarm outside my apartment going off.  By the time I got dressed to see what was going on, someone else turned it off.  I've been feeling a bit tired all day, and it was busy today on top of it.

Ugh.

Plus side is that I got all my stuff done at work, so I think I'm on top of everything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2013, 08:50:09 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://lh5.ggpht.com/-umUYPD05Lqk/TqlXmKErTlI/AAAAAAAAHMc/GUyes4HlZHA/MAN%252520WITH%252520EMPTY%252520POCKET_thumb%25255B6%25255D.gif?imgmax=800)

My goodness, it's a good thing that today is pay day, as my pockets are empty!   :o   It is a good thing that I'm disciplined with money, my rent, cable and phone are already taken care of, but I need to do clothes shopping and grocery shopping tonight.  Then next Saturday I have a bday party for my friend's one year old daughter.

It's going to be tight until 7/26.  LOL

This weekend will be a quiet one at home!  LOL   Does anyone have good plans?  Let me know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 12, 2013, 10:09:13 am

If the weather cooperates, I'm supposed to play miniature golf tomorrow.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 12, 2013, 10:28:04 am

Where do you stand on the "bees in your bonnet" issue?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 12, 2013, 01:27:06 pm

Happy Friday Chuck!!

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/misc/download_zps8a56c27b.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/misc/download_zps8a56c27b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2013, 02:59:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 12, 2013, 10:09:13 am

If the weather cooperates, I'm supposed to play miniature golf tomorrow.  ;D

Oh mini-golf is fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2013, 03:00:28 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 12, 2013, 10:28:04 am

Where do you stand on the "bees in your bonnet" issue?

Hiya Mandy!

It's been just over two weeks, and no more bees/hornets/wasps/yellow jackets in the apartment.  ;D  Between the exterminator and the screens I put over the vents, all is good.

Quote from: Brown Eyes on July 12, 2013, 01:27:06 pm

Happy Friday Chuck!!

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/misc/download_zps8a56c27b.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/misc/download_zps8a56c27b.jpg.html)

Ooooooh!   Those look good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 12, 2013, 06:25:04 pm

Quote from: Brown Eyes on July 12, 2013, 01:27:06 pm

Happy Friday Chuck!!

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/misc/download_zps8a56c27b.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/misc/download_zps8a56c27b.jpg.html)

Recipe please!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on July 12, 2013, 08:18:38 pm

LOL! I wish I knew!  It was just a fun image grab...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2013, 08:59:44 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE8osKNFjn0[/youtube]

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 12, 2013, 10:10:19 pm

Mon up!! Mon up!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2013, 12:57:25 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://forums.kaulaparta.com/media/14064/walking.gif)

So how is everyone this Saturday?

I'm just relaxing at home after a walk.  I'm thinking a nap is in order  (:laugh:) and then get some chores done around here......sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.

after a few weeks of being busy, I was able to walk around again today, and decided to walk through the cemetery again and take notice of some of the ornate stones.  Much to my surprise, I came across the stone of legendary jazz singer "Sassy" Sarah Vaughan.

I didn't take this pic, I found it online, but this is the stone that marks her grave.


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2404534918_af2d98eac1.jpg)

I certainly never expected to see her stone there.


"Sassy" Sarah Vaughan ~ Whatever Lola Wants (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsbBKkY4ne8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 14, 2013, 06:05:37 pm

Lots going on since I was last here Chuck!

I must ask - how is the dating of the bowling guy going?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2013, 08:21:32 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://forums.kaulaparta.com/media/14064/walking.gif)

Keeping the walking man, as I went for a walk first thing this morning.   ;D

Weekend was good, but (as always) too fast.

As of Thursday night my superviser is on a 3 1/2 week vacation to Spain, I'll have to do her reports and such while she's away.

Quote from: Kelda on July 14, 2013, 06:05:37 pm

Lots going on since I was last here Chuck!

I must ask - how is the dating of the bowling guy going?

Hiya Kelda.   I think that's pretty much dead in the water.  We haven't spoken since the last time we saw each other in June.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2013, 09:07:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2013, 08:21:32 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://forums.kaulaparta.com/media/14064/walking.gif)

Keeping the walking man, as I went for a walk first thing this morning.   ;D

Nice guns. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 15, 2013, 03:37:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2013, 08:21:32 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Keeping the walking man, as I went for a walk first thing this morning.   ;D

Weekend was good, but (as always) too fast.

As of Thursday night my superviser is on a 3 1/2 week vacation to Spain, I'll have to do her reports and such while she's away.

Hiya Kelda.   I think that's pretty much dead in the water.  We haven't spoken since the last time we saw each other in June.  ::)

Boo..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2013, 05:56:05 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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We're having a heat wave!   A tropical heat wave!

It's not going below 95 for the rest of the week, ugh.  Tomorrow will be 100.  :o

When I left the apartment today I left the blinds closed, and the drapes pulled, the air was able to leave it about 65 degrees, which is comfortable.  The temp inside has gone up a bit, but that's because it's sunset, so the sun is beating on my windows, and I cooked dinner.

Work is getting slower, so I'm happy about that, it matches for summer.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2013, 05:57:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2013, 09:07:00 am

Nice guns. ...

yeah, now if only they were mine!  LOL

Quote from: Kelda on July 15, 2013, 03:37:23 pm

Boo..

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

No worries, I'm not upset. I wasn't all that into him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2013, 08:18:06 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I'm keeping the image from yesterday, according to the weather reports today we may hit 100 degrees in my area.   Ugh  (37.7 Celcius).

Thank you God for central air!  LOL   I left my blinds closed and my drapes shut, and when I got home yesterday the air conditoner had kept everything cool.

Bowling went well last night......no major big scores, but I did meet some new people, that's always fun!

I also ran into the the bowling "kinda sorta maybe" boyfriend and we talked.  I don't think things are going to change, but I have no problem going out with him if he calls, at least until someone more exciting comes along.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on July 17, 2013, 10:34:01 am

YOU KEEP YOUR THERMOSTAT AT 65 ?  :o :o :o  Is electric included in the price of your rent?  Or, if not, have you gotten your first bill yet?

I keep mine between 78 and 80 in the summertime in Missouri (also 90's and 100's), and the bill is still around $100 a month.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2013, 10:43:39 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 17, 2013, 10:34:01 am

YOU KEEP YOUR THERMOSTAT AT 65 ?  :o :o :o  Is electric included in the price of your rent?  Or, if not, have you gotten your first bill yet?

I keep mine between 78 and 80 in the summertime in Missouri (also 90's and 100's), and the bill is still around $100 a month.

I pay $900.00 a month, and that includes water, electric and central air.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2013, 08:56:19 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://yourgradschoolcoach.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/meh1.jpg)

Yup, that sums up exactly how I feel today.  I think I needed more sleep!   :laugh:

After today my supervisor (Maria) leaves for three weeks to Spain, so I'll be running the show with respect to printing reports and such.

I had my 6 month review yesterday with her, and she said everything is going well and she sees little that I need to work on.  Happy about that.

So, what is everyone else feeling like today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2013, 09:45:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2013, 08:56:19 am

So, what is everyone else feeling like today?

Well, it's payday, and my breakfast egg had a double yolk, so not so bad altogether.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 18, 2013, 03:04:35 pm

I had 2 phone calls yesterday, one real good and the other not so good.

When I was in Switzerland I dropped my 8 day Swiss Pass on the 4th day and spent hours searching for it. I had to pay on trains, boats and cable ways for the next 4 days and it cost 295 Swiss francs. I made a claim on my travel insurance and they rang to say they are putting 418 NZ dollars into my bank account. I have been paying them nearly every year since 2006 but you never know how good they are until you need to claim.

Then in the afternoon my doctor rang to say my PSA (prostate blood test) has gone from 0.8 to 5.6 so I have to do another one in a month. This happened about 6/8 years ago and it was a false alarm so fingers crossed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2013, 08:20:22 pm

Fingers crossed, Brian!  Please keep us posted!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 19, 2013, 11:18:38 am

Happy Friday, FRiend Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2013, 02:26:47 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2089464/81742288.jpg)

Ok, not really, I am in control of the bodily functions.   :laugh:

But it is Friday, and about 1 1/2 hours before I leave to go home.   ;D

My supervisor (Maria) left for Spain last night, and I assume she's safely on the ground.  I was able to run the reports she normally does very easily, and it's been slow enough that I've caught up on a bunch of stuff.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2013, 09:45:51 am

Well, it's payday, and my breakfast egg had a double yolk, so not so bad altogether.  :)

I've heard of the double yolk thing happening, but never seen it.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 19, 2013, 11:18:38 am

Happy Friday, FRiend Chuck!

Right back at ya, FRiend Lee!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2013, 04:28:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2013, 02:26:47 pm

I've heard of the double yolk thing happening, but never seen it.

Buy "jumbo" eggs. That's what I've been doing, and I've had several double-yolk eggs over the past few months.

And where I shop, the store-brand "jumbo" eggs are less expensive than smaller, "name-brand" eggs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 19, 2013, 04:39:42 pm

I only buy free range eggs and usually at the Farmers Market so I can be sure they are free range, I do not trust supermarkets to label accurately. I have had a double yolker this year. I only eat 2 eggs each week, usually on Sunday night. I vary from scrambled, omelette and fried, very rarely boiled.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2013, 07:07:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2013, 04:28:45 pm

Buy "jumbo" eggs. That's what I've been doing, and I've had several double-yolk eggs over the past few months.

And where I shop, the store-brand "jumbo" eggs are less expensive than smaller, "name-brand" eggs.

I usually only get 'large' eggs, I'll have to check the sizes and prices.

Quote from: brian on July 19, 2013, 04:39:42 pm

I only buy free range eggs and usually at the Farmers Market so I can be sure they are free range, I do not trust supermarkets to label accurately. I have had a double yolker this year. I only eat 2 eggs each week, usually on Sunday night. I vary from scrambled, omelette and fried, very rarely boiled.

I prefer boiled eggs, hard or soft.  (Jeff, no comments!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2013, 07:38:40 pm

Quote from: brian on July 19, 2013, 04:39:42 pm

I only buy free range eggs.

I always have to laugh at that phrase, "free range eggs." It brings to mind images of eggs wandering about aimlessly on two little legs.  ;D

Obviously, it's the chickens that are free range, not the eggs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2013, 10:04:09 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on July 20, 2013, 02:48:44 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2013, 04:28:45 pm

Buy "jumbo" eggs. That's what I've been doing, and I've had several double-yolk eggs over the past few months.

And where I shop, the store-brand "jumbo" eggs are less expensive than smaller, "name-brand" eggs.

Many many years ago, my husband worked on a turkey farm while on leave from the navy....he often bought home turkey eggs, and most were triple yolk eggs and some had four yolks......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2013, 08:36:30 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://bristolrising.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hibachi.jpg)

I hope everyone had a great weekend?

Mine was busy!  I went shopping on Friday night after work, Saturday I cleaned the whole apartment, dusted, scrubbed, mopped, vacuumed, it's all done!  After lunch I had two birthday parties to go to, so I was very tired on Saturday night.

Sunday was laundry day and a visit with the family.

The picture posted today is for my activities tonight.  It's my friend's 40th birthday today, and his wife made reservations for a Japanese Hibachi place called "Imperial 46" here in NJ, so I'll be there for dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2013, 08:37:14 am

Quote from: Katie77 on July 20, 2013, 02:48:44 am

Many many years ago, my husband worked on a turkey farm while on leave from the navy....he often bought home turkey eggs, and most were triple yolk eggs and some had four yolks......

wow!  How many yolks would an ostrich egg have?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2013, 08:21:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I decided to dig into the archives and bring back the magic angel.  ;D

I hope everyone is well.

Had fun last night at Mike's 40th birthday party, we went to Imperial 46, a Japanese Hibachi type place.   Very good food, and it was great to catch up with everyone again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2013, 08:07:28 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.ladodgertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8582headache.jpg)

Oh, I have a headache today!  Isn't that fun?  ::)

Thankfully it's a mild one, and I'll just pop some pills and ignore it.

So, how is everyone this fine Wednesday?  Things seem to be going on track while Maria is away, and I'm staying on top of everything.

Yaaaaaaaaaay!

Slow weekend ahead for me, so I can get some rest, and mild cleaning done on the apartment.  I do plan to do some shopping, two folding tables and seat cushins for my folding chairs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2013, 03:10:21 pm

Quote from: brian on July 18, 2013, 03:04:35 pm

Then in the afternoon my doctor rang to say my PSA (prostate blood test) has gone from 0.8 to 5.6 so I have to do another one in a month. This happened about 6/8 years ago and it was a false alarm so fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed Brian x

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 24, 2013, 03:21:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2013, 07:38:40 pm

I always have to laugh at that phrase, "free range eggs." It brings to mind images of eggs wandering about aimlessly on two little legs.  ;D

Obviously, it's the chickens that are free range, not the eggs.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2013, 08:29:04 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://epi-thinking.org/images/anticipation.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I'm anticipating both Friday and pay day tomorrow, and I know those are both gonna happen.  ;D

So, does anyone have good plans for the weekend?


Oh, by the way, Big Brother Paul......here's something for you!   And you thought I was obsessed......


VH1 Classic, an American cable television station, ran a charity event for Hurricane Katrina relief in 2006. Viewers who made donations were allowed to choose which music videos the station would play. One viewer donated $35,000 for the right to program an entire hour and requested continuous play of Nena's "99 Luftballons" and "99 Red Balloons" videos. The station broadcast the videos as requested from 2:00 to 3:00pm EST on 26 March 2006.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 25, 2013, 08:43:23 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2013, 08:29:04 am

Oh, by the way, Big Brother Paul......here's something for you!   And you thought I was obsessed......


VH1 Classic, an American cable television station, ran a charity event for Hurricane Katrina relief in 2006. Viewers who made donations were allowed to choose which music videos the station would play. One viewer donated $35,000 for the right to program an entire hour and requested continuous play of Nena's "99 Luftballons" and "99 Red Balloons" videos. The station broadcast the videos as requested from 2:00 to 3:00pm EST on 26 March 2006.

C'mon, Chuck, we all know that was you.   :laugh:

I was busy that day.   :-X

Of course, no one watches VH1 anyway.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2013, 09:06:29 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 25, 2013, 08:43:23 am

C'mon, Chuck, we all know that was you.   :laugh:

Yeah, I just happened to have an extra $35,000.00 to spend that day.  ::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2013, 09:14:34 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 25, 2013, 08:43:23 am

Of course, no one watches VH1 anyway.   8)

LOL

According to what I found online, the station raised over $200,000.00 having peope donate to play vidoes, so someone must be watching.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 25, 2013, 12:11:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2013, 09:06:29 am

Yeah, I just happened to have an extra $35,000.00 to spend that day.  ::) :laugh:

"99 red power-balls....."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2013, 05:27:58 pm

I should be so lucky!

Oh, it's so nice here!  Only in the mid 70s, and for the first time in weeks I have the air conditioner turned off, and fans in the windows!  Yaaay!  It's nice to have fresh air in the apartment again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 08:18:50 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.brightwings.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/iStock_000011051426XSmall_Empty-Pockets.jpg)

Pay day is here, and not a moment too soon, I had $5.00 to my name!  LOL

To be honest, I have money in two different savings accounts, but I hate to touch that, as it always seems like it never gets put back.

I had some unexpected expenses this week.  LOL  My friends (Gary and Danielle) had their daughter's 1st birthday, so I had to shop for that.  I knew that was coming, and had planned for that.  However, at that party I got invited to a 14th bday party for Kayla (my other friends' daughter).  Kayla invited me in person, so how could I say 'no'?.  It was the same day as the 1st bday, so after that party I ran out and got a card and gift card for I-Tunes.  I was at the hospital the day Kayla was born.  LOL  I had to be at her party.

Then on Sunday night my friend Cor texted me.  Cor is Kayla's mom.  Her husband (and Kayla's dad) was turning 40 on Tuesday and she was trying to put together a party for him.  I said I'd be there, and thought for a 40th, you really don't need a gift.  Mike (Cor's husband) and I hadn't exchanged gifts in years.    Then I found out the party was at Imperial 46, a Japanese steak house, so I had a dinner to pay for.  LOL

Between the two extra parties, I spent about $70.00 more than I had budgeted for.  LOL  Oh well.

As far as I know, there are no other events going on, so the next two weeks should be quiet, and not as expensive!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 26, 2013, 09:49:45 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on July 17, 2013, 10:34:01 am

YOU KEEP YOUR THERMOSTAT AT 65 ?  :o :o :o  Is electric included in the price of your rent?  Or, if not, have you gotten your first bill yet?

I keep mine between 78 and 80 in the summertime in Missouri (also 90's and 100's), and the bill is still around $100 a month.

Hi, Mandy.

Ugh!

I couldn't stand that.

I keep my thermostat at 68 days in the summer, a little lower at nights to keep the upstairs bedrooms cool.

Yes, it's over $200 a month, but for me it's worth it, because hot nights give me headaches.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 26, 2013, 09:51:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2013, 08:56:19 am

After today my supervisor (Maria) leaves for three weeks to Spain, so I'll be running the show with respect to printing reports and such.

I had my 6 month review yesterday with her, and she said everything is going well and she sees little that I need to work on.  Happy about that.

Hi, Chuck!

Congratulations on your good review, that's great.

Good luck with the extra work while your supervisor is gone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 26, 2013, 10:02:51 am

Hi to everyone!  It's always good to come back and catch up with what people are doing here.

An hour of 99 Red Balloons?  LOL.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 26, 2013, 10:08:40 am

This reminds me of when a local radio station was changing hands. 

There was a period of about a week when it was neither the old station nor the new station.  During that week they played Chumbawumba's "Tubthumping (I get knocked down...)" song over and over and over again.  For a full week.  24 hours a day.

I got a kick out of it.  And it's not nearly as annoying as "99 Lead Balloons". 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 10:13:12 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 26, 2013, 10:08:40 am

This reminds me of when a local radio station was changing hands. 

There was a period of about a week when it was neither the old station nor the new station.  During that week they played Chumbawumba's "Tubthumping (I get knocked down...)" song over and over and over again.  For a full week.  24 hours a day.

I got a kick out of it.  And it's not nearly as annoying as "99 Lead Balloons". 

ARe you kidding?  You've got weird tastes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 26, 2013, 02:41:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 10:13:12 am

ARe you kidding?  You've got weird tates!

Leave my tastes alone LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 26, 2013, 03:03:25 pm

The ony ting similar for me was once when I was driving and the classical music station played Ravel's Bolero twice in 2 different versions. I thought that was wonderful  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 26, 2013, 03:10:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 08:18:50 am

Pay day is here, and not a moment too soon, I had $5.00 to my name!  LOL

I am surprised someone your age uses cash. I feel old as I try to use cash for anything under $20 but I see young people using their plastic for a cup of coffee or a hamburger costing less than $5. NZ is now introducing tap'n'go which has been in Australia for a few years where you no longer need to sign or pin for any amount less than $80. You just tap your card on the machine. You can even buy an app for your cell phone that does the same. I prefer to pin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 03:23:37 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 26, 2013, 02:41:22 pm

Leave my tastes alone LOL

Fixed it!   Neener!

Oh, it's raining, and they're playing "Singing In the Rain!"  How clever!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 07:19:44 pm

The latest apartment purchase.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/banquettable_zps1d29b117.jpg)


It will be a little tight, but now I can host dinner parties of 8.   ;D

The best part, when I'm not using them, they fold up and fit right under the bed.  No storage issues.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 26, 2013, 09:55:29 pm

That's a great idea to get foldable tables, Chuck.

And it looks nice too. I really like the colour of the table cloth.

But I wonder if your apartment doesn't come with a storage room?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 10:16:26 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 26, 2013, 09:55:29 pm

But I wonder if your apartment doesn't come with a storage room?

Each building here has a basement, and each renter can have a set amount of space.   I don't have anything down there.  The tables fit neatly under my bed, and the folding chairs for it fit in the back of the closets of my bedroom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on July 27, 2013, 01:43:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 07:19:44 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/banquettable_zps1d29b117.jpg)

It will be a little tight, but now I can host dinner parties of 8.   ;D

You could also act out your fantasy of walking the runway at Fashion Week!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 27, 2013, 04:38:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 26, 2013, 10:08:40 am

This reminds me of when a local radio station was changing hands. 

There was a period of about a week when it was neither the old station nor the new station.  During that week they played Chumbawumba's "Tubthumping (I get knocked down...)" song over and over and over again.  For a full week.  24 hours a day.

I got a kick out of it.  And it's not nearly as annoying as "99 Lead Balloons". 

Oh I dont know Paul.. that would drive me more crazy then 99 Red Balloons.. and Chucky! Are you sure you didn;t have a speare $35K that you used for that appeal!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 27, 2013, 04:38:56 pm

Quote from: Meryl on July 27, 2013, 01:43:26 am

You could also act out your fantasy of walking the runway at Fashion Week!  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2013, 07:01:01 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.innovationsworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/washing_windows283x287.jpg)

Yes, the windows were my goal today, and I got them done (along with the grocery shopping).   :laugh:

It's funny the things you don't notice because it's "out of sight" and then you notice it for some reason.

In my apartment I have a large picture window, with two smaller windows on either side.  Because of the heat and humidity, I've had the blinds and curtains pulled, to cool off the apartment.  This week the heat wave broke, and I was able to open the curtains and blinds and let the sunlight in.

It was then I noticed the window frames.  I guess new windows were recently installed, they were filthy.  They had dried glue, tape residue, and some kind of greasy residue as well.  Yuck.  I broke out the cleaner and a paint scraper and spent an hour or so on the window frames, and they are now clean!   They may not be perfect, but they are much cleaner than they were.

Groceries are put away, dinner prepared, garbage cleaned up.  Everything looks good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2013, 07:03:38 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 26, 2013, 10:08:40 am

There was a period of about a week when it was neither the old station nor the new station.  During that week they played Chumbawumba's "Tubthumping (I get knocked down...)" song over and over and over again.  For a full week.  24 hours a day.

Quote from: Kelda on July 27, 2013, 04:38:00 pm

Oh I dont know Paul.. that would drive me more crazy then 99 Red Balloons.. and Chucky! Are you sure you didn;t have a speare $35K that you used for that appeal!?!

Thank you Kelda!  I swear, some people!  ::)  :laugh:

As for the $35K.......I wish I had those "additional" funds just laying around!  I'd be more comfortable!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2013, 07:18:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 07:19:44 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/banquettable_zps1d29b117.jpg)

It will be a little tight, but now I can host dinner parties of 8.   ;D

Quote from: Meryl on July 27, 2013, 01:43:26 am

You could also act out your fantasy of walking the runway at Fashion Week!  ;D

Yes, because I've always wanted to be a model!   :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on July 27, 2013, 04:38:56 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

Kelda, don't encourage her!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 28, 2013, 10:52:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 10:16:26 pm

Each building here has a basement, and each renter can have a set amount of space.   I don't have anything down there.  The tables fit neatly under my bed, and the folding chairs for it fit in the back of the closets of my bedroom.

I see. Seems like a practical solution.

Good for you for not having tons of stuff to put in the basement. I know some people....ahem.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2013, 06:06:21 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 28, 2013, 10:52:32 am

I see. Seems like a practical solution.

Good for you for not having tons of stuff to put in the basement. I know some people....ahem.... ::)

I'm trying to be mindful of not becoming a hoarder!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2013, 08:52:32 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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My second week starts without my supervisor, Maria, around.  ;D

Truth be told, Maria is not the woman in the picture at all, she doesn't manage that way.  I do have projects I need to complete before she gets back, but I'm not having any problems completing them, and she should be very happy when she gets back.

;D
 
Hope everyone is doing well today, and had a good weekend!

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Post by: dejavu on July 29, 2013, 09:20:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2013, 07:19:44 pm

The latest apartment purchase.

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It will be a little tight, but now I can host dinner parties of 8.   ;D

The best part, when I'm not using them, they fold up and fit right under the bed.  No storage issues.   ;D

Oh, this is a cute idea, Chuck!  Looks good, and so handy that they store away.

And congrats for not wanting to become a hoarder, as you put say.

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2013, 09:09:24 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Tomorrow is the last day of July, and the "dog days" of summer are half over!  ;D

I hope that everyone is doing well here.  I'm ok.  Counting down the days until August 14th, after that, I have 3 days off work where I can just relax

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 30, 2013, 10:22:36 am

The "dog days" seem to be getting better now.

Have a good time on your mid-August break, Chuck.

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Post by: Brown Eyes on July 30, 2013, 09:56:02 pm

*waves at Chuck*
 ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2013, 08:05:24 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I can't remember the last time I had a picnic!  Maybe the NYC Brokies should get together and have on in Central Park? 

;D

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Hope you all are well.   Today is one of my coworkers' birthdays, and i'm sure she'll bring in bagels for breakfast.  I forget, so I ate breakfast at home.  I'll wrap up the bagel and have it for lunch.

What's everyone up to?





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remembering my big brother Rich today.

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2013, 08:05:56 am

Quote from: Brown Eyes on July 30, 2013, 09:56:02 pm

*waves at Chuck*
 ;D

*Waves back to Amanda*

How's it goin', darlin'?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on July 31, 2013, 08:45:59 am

Hi, Chuck.

Remembering Rich also.

Picnic in Central Park?  Not a bad idea.   :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2013, 08:43:36 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, over the hump of July, and on to August, and then downwards to September and Autumn.

;D

So, what's new and exciting everyone?   Hope you all have good plans for the weekend?  I don't, it's looking to be very quiet.

Oh, and only 13 more days until the Sail Rock concert and my time off of work!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 01, 2013, 01:16:47 pm

Hi, Chuck.

I'm planning to rest up this weekend, because I'll be driving out to Pittsburgh a week from today.  Then two days later, we will start our bus tour to Cape Cod.

(I know, it's the long roundabout way to Cape Cod from Philadelphia, but I'm going on a Pittsburgh bus with people who live out there.)

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2013, 10:27:30 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How is everyone this happy Friday?

Looks like my quiet weekend is still in place, though I will have to clean the apartment.  Turns out that Monday fire inspectors are doing a review to make sure everything is in order, so they need to have access to the apartments, must make sure mine is neat.

I wish I could see their faces when they see the Psycho bathroom!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2013, 10:48:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 02, 2013, 10:27:30 am

Looks like my quiet weekend is still in place, though I will have to clean the apartment.  Turns out that Monday fire inspectors are doing a review to make sure everything is in order, so they need to have access to the apartments, must make sure mine is neat.

I wish I could see their faces when they see the Psycho bathroom!

You should leave some gay porn lying around. ...

Maybe some hot young fire fighter will come back for a personal inspection. ...

 8)

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Post by: Kelda on August 02, 2013, 05:25:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 02, 2013, 10:27:30 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How is everyone this happy Friday?

Looks like my quiet weekend is still in place, though I will have to clean the apartment.  Turns out that Monday fire inspectors are doing a review to make sure everything is in order, so they need to have access to the apartments, must make sure mine is neat.

I wish I could see their faces when they see the Psycho bathroom!

If only you could get the psycho music to come on at the opportune moment!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 02, 2013, 09:11:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 02, 2013, 10:27:30 am

I wish I could see their faces when they see the Psycho bathroom!

Ohhhhhhhh nooooooooo!   ::)   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 02, 2013, 09:41:48 pm

Chucky, enough is enough, whats this thing with YOU and FIREMEN.......??? ::)

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2013, 11:03:52 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on August 02, 2013, 09:41:48 pm

Chucky, enough is enough, whats this thing with YOU and FIREMEN.......??? ::)

Firemen are hot. And they're good with their hoses. ...

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2013, 12:55:10 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I hope that everyone is doing well today!

It is a rainy Saturday here, and I did sleep in.  The apartment is now clean again, and ready for the fire inspectors on Monday.

I went out last night and got some new pants for work, I need to take them to the tailor to hem them up so they fit me, way too long!  Oh well, that happens when you're short!  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2013, 10:48:37 am

You should leave some gay porn lying around. ...

Maybe some hot young fire fighter will come back for a personal inspection. ...

 8)

LOL If they can't tell I'm gay by the amount of Brokeback Mountain memorabilia around, then they're just dumb!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 03, 2013, 04:33:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 03, 2013, 12:55:10 pm

LOL If they can't tell I'm gay by the amount of Brokeback Mountain memorabilia around, then they're just dumb!

LOL......You are such a cutie.......

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2013, 08:22:56 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I think I may have to get myself that teddy bear, he's soooo cute!   T-shirth, blue jeans, bear feet (LOL) and a rainbow tattoo.  Cute!

Well, Monday has arrived and I'm back in my cube.

9 days until Maria comes back to work, and I go to the "Sail Rock" concert with friends and then have a mini-staycation from work.

 ;D

Left the apartment is top shape for the fire inspectors today, all is nice and presentable, I'm assuming all will be fine.

What's new and exciting with everyone? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2013, 09:43:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 03, 2013, 12:55:10 pm

LOL If they can't tell I'm gay by the amount of Brokeback Mountain memorabilia around, then they're just dumb!

Well, sometimes all you want is young, dumb, and full of ... oh, never mind!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2013, 02:35:03 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: dejavu on August 05, 2013, 02:36:50 pm

Very cute teddy bear, Chuck.  I think you need one.   ;D

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Post by: Brown Eyes on August 06, 2013, 01:04:59 am

Happy Tuesday Chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2013, 08:49:44 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, that's how I feel after yesterday at work!  LOL

Allow me to explain!

We have a report that comes out weekly called "The Exception Report", which tracks financial and collateral exceptions for our team.

Say Company ABC has a loan with us, that has real estate for collateral.  They need to supply us with financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as updated insurance for their property.  If what we have expires and they don't supply us with new ones, they become "exceptions" and appear on this report, and it's my job to clear them.

When tax season ends the exceptions skyrocket, because everyone owes us their new tax returns and financial statements.

I've talked before about Maria being out on vacation, and my personal goal was to get the team down to under 100 exceptions by the time she gets back.  She comes back to work next Tuesday (14th).  When I left work on Friday we had a total of 106 exceptions, I had managed to clear twenty in just one week.  I thought getting to 100 would be a piece of cake.

I pulled the report yesterday, and we ended up with a new total of 133.  :o  ::)   I have some of what I need to clear them, but now I don't know if I'll be able to make my goal of under 100 by next Tuesday.


Grrrrrrrrrrr

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2013, 08:51:01 am

Quote from: Brown Eyes on August 06, 2013, 01:04:59 am

Happy Tuesday Chuck!

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Eeek!  It's a zombie kitteh!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 06, 2013, 04:59:21 pm

Good luck clearing those exceptions, Chuck.


Say......Did you hear any reports last night of fire inspectors being scared after they saw your shower curtain?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 06, 2013, 05:01:09 pm

Yes, did anyone hear any screams?

I'm sure you'll manage it Chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2013, 07:53:47 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I don't know about you, but I'm feeling good today!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I generally do, but this morning I'm feeling energized and happy.  I must've had really good dreams I don't remember.  LOL

No reports of screaming firemen!

I already have an assigment I need to do, so I best get to it!  See ya later!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2013, 08:19:02 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Oh!  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!  ;D

Ok, truth be told, it hasn't been all that bad with Maria out for 3 1/2 weeks.   I hope she had a great time in Spain.

She is back next week, landing here on Tuesday, and coming back to work on Wednesday.  As for me, I will be leaving work my usual time on Tuesday, and heading out to the Sail Rock concert that night.  I took the rest of the week off as a "stay cation".   I'm not going anywhere or doing anything, I just have a lot of vacation days that I need to use up, or I lose them come the end of the year!  I don't have anything else planned yet, aside from a week off in September.  According to the time off chart we have, I still have two weeks and one 'half day' to schedule before 12/31.

I'm thinking perhaps a week in November, and a week in December.  I won't take them around the holidays, however.  I never do.  I really don't have any "prep" work to do for them, so I work, and let the people here who need to cook and shop and such take the time off by the holidays.

Weekend is approaching, and so far it looks to be like a quiet weekend.  I'm meeting with friends on Friday night, but the rest of the weekend is free.

;D

What does everyone else have going?  Fill me in!  Don't leave me here talking to myself!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2013, 09:20:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 08, 2013, 08:19:02 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Oh!  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!  ;D

Careful. That might be the headlight of an on-coming train.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2013, 12:09:18 pm

Every inch, a pessimist.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2013, 12:12:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 08, 2013, 12:09:18 pm

Every inch, a pessimist.

Yep, all six of 'em.

Though I prefer "cautious realist."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 08, 2013, 06:18:11 pm

Some of us do not have as interesting a life (except when I travel) as you. Last week was particularly dull. I went on my usual Monday afternoon walk (weather permitting) with 4 or 5 friends, all except me in late 70's or 80's. Then as it was the 5th Tuesday of the month there was no hike. I went to the movies "Private Peaceful"  by myself on Friday and was the only person in the theatre. I went to church as usual on Sunday morning,  So if I did not skype with my sister every morning I might have forgotten how to speak. ;D

This week has been very different. Usual hike Monday afternoon.  The Ramblers (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) met as usual but being winter we only have a half day walk. it was a lovely day along the harbour shore.

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At the end (12.30), I asked the 3 ladies in my car (we car pool) about lunch and they were all happy to go to a cafe nearby so we chatted until after 2 when I dropped them back to their cars.  One of them, Sue, then asked me if I would like to meet for lunch on Wednesday before our meeting. The same club (60+ club) meets on 1st wednesday and arranges monthly activities as well as has a speaker. I like Sue (she is a widow) and we often walk or sit together but do not want to give her the wrong idea. I have come out to some of the other ladies in the group and I think they talk to one another so hope Sue knows.

Anyway we had a nice lunch, went to the meeting. I sat with a new man, Jim who had also walked with us on Tuesday. He is only recently retired but put his name down for the film group and the coffee and culture group. I am often the only male at those activities.  He has at least one daughter who lives in Australia but do not know much else about him.

That night I went to a benefit concert for a young Maori baritone who has won a scholarship to study in Wales. It was wonderful and I sat with some other women from the 60+ group. They both have husbands who apparenty do other things, probably play golf  >:( and are not into classical music. 

The International Film festival started here last night and I plan to see Hitchock's' North by North-west' this afternoon. Sue is also thinking of going. I told her I might need to hold her hand as I used to be scared stiff watching Hitchcock on TV as a teenager.

Our local Symphony orchestra has a concert tomorrow night and the Film Club is going to see "The Audience" with Helen Mirren on Sunday afternoon. 

On Monday night there is the only gay themed movie I can see in the festival. It is a French film called "Stranger by the Lake" and unfortunately does not start until 8.45pm. Perhaps I might meet a stranger there  ;D  Not likely with my luck in such matters. I have lots of women and straight men friends here in Dunedin but no-one who is openly gay.

There you are Chuck. I have stopped you talking to yourself but gone on and on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 08, 2013, 06:55:41 pm

Both you Brian, and Chucky, seem to have such organised lives with regularity, and pre-arranged outings and entertainment. And I'm not saying anything is wrong with that, in fact, I envy your planning and always enjoy reading what you are both doing.

I am so opposite, it is not funny. One phone call on some morning, can change the course of my whole day, and sometimes even, the lack of a phone call can do the same thing.

I made up my mind when I retired, that I did not want to be committed to any particular volunteer work or anything else that would tie me down on a regular basis. Maybe I've missed out on some things and some company, because of this, particularly since my husband died. I dont know. This obviously stems from the times during my working life, when I really did not want to wake up some days or get out of bed, yet dutifully did so, because of my work committment. Days when I was just not feeling well, not sick enough to go to the doctor, but sick enough not to feel like going to work, but yet I did. And it wasn't that I had a job that I didn't like, I did, I loved my job, being there wasn't the problem, it was getting there that was, when I didn't feel up to it.

So now I sit here, some people might say, spending too much time on my computer, but on the other hand, ready to dash out of the house to visit someone who needs me, or jump up to answer the knock on the door, hoping its someone visiting for a chat,or its one of my kids or grand kids popping over to stay awhile, or other times, just generally doing the stuff that one has to do to keep a home in shape and my life in shape.

I cant say I'm bored, in fact the days pass too quickly sometimes....lonely, yes, many times, yet other times I enjoy just being here on my own.

When my husband died, I not only lost a wonderful partner, I also lost what I had considered my "normal" life. As time has gone on, I've created this new "normality", and I'm comfortable with it....Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it suits me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 08, 2013, 08:00:05 pm

Hi Sue
Chuck, of course, still has his work. I am glad to be rid of that. Working with teenagers in high school is very stressful. I remember advising you to join groups when your husband died. I am glad you have not felt that necessary. However for me I would not meet anyone if I did not actively join up.
Even in Australia, I only had my sister who lived 80 km away and has no children. We do not keep in any real contact (Christmas cards???) with any of our cousins and none live nearby anyway.   It is a long story but I do not do any more than nod to my neighbours on either side. (on one side the lady is mental and swears at anyone who looks at her, at least she is civil or ignores me, the other side the lady and I had a disagreement over building my carport 2 years ago and I have not spoken to her since).  Fortunately the couple across the road keep an eye on my house when I am away so I go over to inform them of my plans but otherwise we just wave and discuss the weather.

We have been discussing this, both my friends and sister, this week.
One lady volunteers with meals on wheels and I feel I should do something for the community. However she tells me there is only one house she goes to where she would be willing to eat. Besides dropping the meal she has to check they are ok. Some are living in dumps surrounded by rubbish and she has difficulty getting them to open the door. I do not want to end up like that so make the effort to go out. I do not entertain at home, none of my Dunedin friends have ever visited my home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 08, 2013, 08:16:21 pm

Just getting back to your previous post Brian.......The International Film festival started here last night and I plan to see Hitchock's' North by North-west' this afternoon. Sue is also thinking of going. I told her I might need to hold her hand as I used to be scared stiff watching Hitchcock on TV as a teenager.


Now, to an elderly lady, saying something like that "hold her hand" could be taken as flirtatious, and regardless of if anyone has told her you are gay, she still might tend to not believe it, or worse still, think she can change you...lol....OR most probably, she just enjoys your company. Tell the dear lady you are gay, that way neigher of you are wondering...

Not that I'm saying you should not be as friendly with her as you are, there is obviously some compatability there, and from what I've experienced, straight women and gay men seem to have a lovely connection...it seems to be a no strings attached nice friendship doing things you both like doing, which must make you both very happy.

Lack of complications seems to be what we are looking for as we enter our older years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2013, 08:23:49 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup!  It's Friday & pay day!  ;D

I'm feeling very positive today!  I've managed to pay my bills, take the money I need for spending, and actaully have some left over for savings.

On top of that, I've really been working at the Exception Report I was talking about earlier in the week, and It appears I've managed to clear approximately 40 exceptions from the report this week!!  I'm very stoked about that!   If all goes well, come Monday, the report should have under 100 exceptions on it.  That is, unless a repeat of this week occurs, and a bunch of them show up.

::)

I hope I didn't jinx myself!   :laugh:


Hiya to both Brian and Sue!  Very cool posts here, thanks for sharing!  I enjoy hearing about your days/weeks.  You may not thing that you're doing much, but your conversations made for interesting reading!  Brian, loved the pic of the train track, very atmospheric.

I also appreicated your comments about retirement, and how you both see it differently.  My parents are retired as well, but still "work".   Dad worked for years on the railroad, long hours, and mom ran a day care center out of the house.   Dad officially retired from his railroad job a while ago, and works for the town as a crossing guard.  He works Sept through June, 7-9 in the morning, and then 2-4 in the afternoons.  The rest of the day is his.   Mom is now a teacher's aide in a pre-school class.  She works 7:45 - 12:30 Mon-Fri, and like dad, has summers off.

They don't do much traveling, they're homebodies, but they have learned to relax and enjoy retirement.  Occasional day trips to the shore or to Pennsylvania to visit relatives is about as far as they go.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 09, 2013, 09:03:01 am

You never told us your daddy was a railroadin' man.

So what happened to you?  :laugh:

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2013, 09:11:15 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 09, 2013, 09:03:01 am

You never told us your daddy was a railroadin' man.

So what happened to you?  :laugh:

 :-*

Aw shaddup!  :laugh:   Don't you have some more college students to go drool over?

:-*  :laugh:    *runs from Jeff*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 09, 2013, 10:18:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2013, 09:11:15 am

Aw shaddup!  :laugh:   Don't you have some more college students to go drool over?

:-*  :laugh:    *runs from Jeff*

 :laugh:  :-*

I play with toy trains for fun, but you could have played with the real thing and got payed for it!

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2013, 10:45:18 am

Now, behave you two and share your toys!!  ::) Chuck, you have some high-class entertainment here today! I would also like to say that I envy people like you guys who have organized lives and are able to travel for pleasure. Sometimes with me it seems like I'm just living under the thumb of other people sometimes. Maybe I would be a good candidate for living on my own...I'll probably get to try that out pretty soon. I do get to travel, and sometimes that's the only way I can get out from under their thumbs! I confess I don't really know what retirement is all about, but maybe I am retired and just don't know it yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 09, 2013, 11:48:46 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 09, 2013, 03:20:40 pm

Update
Yes Sue, I did think of that when I said "hold your hand" but it just came out.  Actually my friend was not there and I sat alone. The film was not scary but suspenseful. I had to laugh at 1959 censors. Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint making love and Cary is still wearing his suit and tie. Just once we saw him in the bathroom without his trousers but still wearing shirt and undies. I sometimes think things have gone too far today but that was ridiculous. I read where at one stage Eva's caharacter said "I never make love on an empty stomach" and the censors insisted it be changed to "I never talk about love on an empty stomach"  ;D
No wonder people of my generation are so mixed up. We only learnt about such things with dirty mags behind the shed and I was too much a good little boy to do that sort of thing  ::)

Why I am really writing. Nearly a month ago, I wrote that my doctor had rung to say my PSA levels were way up. I had another blood test yesterday and the results were online when I got home from the movie. They are way down almost to what they were last year. Phew

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on August 09, 2013, 04:52:04 pm

What a relief for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on August 09, 2013, 05:44:51 pm

I work Saturdays so that's my Friday.  Last weekend, I went to a dogshow a 2 1/2 hr drive from here and
shared a hotel room with my friend who was one of the judges.  I have known my friend for many years, I met
her when I went to dogshows in the 70's with her mother, and was looking forward to her first time doing best
in show.  Alas, she was unable to finish as her MS raised it's ugly head.  Had a good time, regardless, and enjoyed
having a nice long visit with her.
Most weekends, I stay home and vegetate.
I am afraid to retire, I need to be forced to be out and about, I would make a good hermit.
I am impressed, Chuck, with what a neat and tidy man you are. 8)
I have a house cleaner come in every 2nd week to change the bed, clean the bathrooms and vacuum (or hoover,
as the british say).  The whippet, the cat and I are very appreciative. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 09, 2013, 06:09:15 pm

Brian, so pleased about your recent PSA results......I am fully aware of these tests and the anxiety caused when the results are high. My husband, was plagued by high  PSA tests from the age of 48, which eventually led him to having surgery a few years later. The surgery was a success. Unfortunately some 10 years later it was melanoma that took him.

Hi Bentgyro....Yes a maid sounds like a good idea. I have to admit, when I worked, I had an ironing lady. She used to come to my house while I was at work, and do my ironing, even if i still had clothes on the clothes line she would get that and iron it too. There was nothing nicer on a monday morning,  than to leave a clothes basket of hubbys business shirts, kids school clothes and my uniforms, plus jeans and other things,  then to come home to have it all hanging up ironed. Had the same lady for 14 years.


Those were in the days when everything needed to be ironed. I dont know about everyone else, but now I dont iron anything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on August 10, 2013, 04:46:10 pm

Amen to not ironing!
I knew a fellow who would go to the bar in a wrinkled shirt and all the ladies would come over
want to take care of him ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 10, 2013, 04:58:30 pm

When I first left home, I did not iron shirts, I bought drip dry. I went to stay a few days with a gay couple and they were horrified. Sadly I have ironed my shirts for the 30 or more years since (except when I am travelling). Where I now live, there are only 2 to 3 months of the year when you are likely not to wear a jumper (sweater, jersey whatever you may call it) so I aometimes think I only need iron the collar but, force of habit, I still iron all my shirts when at home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2013, 09:46:39 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Helllllllloooooooooooooooo friends!

So, today, I was a slug!  LOL

I didn't do any drinking today (despite what the picture may suggest), and I didn't do any cleaning today either.  I did some small repairs around the apartment, went for a walk, and just spent today relaxing.

Next week I'm only working on Monday and Tuesday, the rest of the week I have off.  I believe one of those days my mom, her friend Dee, and my friend Cor will be coming over for lunch.  I'm thinking I'll make the Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole, some corn-on-the-cob, and salad.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 09, 2013, 10:18:07 am

I play with toy trains for fun, but you could have played with the real thing and got payed for it!

A career in the railroad never interested me.  When I was a kid my dad used to take me to the rail yards, and let me get on the engine.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 09, 2013, 10:45:18 am

Now, behave you two and share your toys!!  ::) Chuck, you have some high-class entertainment here today! I would also like to say that I envy people like you guys who have organized lives and are able to travel for pleasure. Sometimes with me it seems like I'm just living under the thumb of other people sometimes. Maybe I would be a good candidate for living on my own...I'll probably get to try that out pretty soon. I do get to travel, and sometimes that's the only way I can get out from under their thumbs! I confess I don't really know what retirement is all about, but maybe I am retired and just don't know it yet.

Lee, I don't wanna behave!  ;D  And I love having entertainment in my blog!

Quote from: brian on August 09, 2013, 03:20:40 pm

Why I am really writing. Nearly a month ago, I wrote that my doctor had rung to say my PSA levels were way up. I had another blood test yesterday and the results were online when I got home from the movie. They are way down almost to what they were last year. Phew

So glad to hear!!!  Thanks for the update, you must be so relieved now!

Quote from: bentgyro on August 09, 2013, 05:44:51 pm

I work Saturdays so that's my Friday.  Last weekend, I went to a dogshow a 2 1/2 hr drive from here and shared a hotel room with my friend who was one of the judges.  I have known my friend for many years, I met her when I went to dogshows in the 70's with her mother, and was looking forward to her first time doing best in show.  Alas, she was unable to finish as her MS raised it's ugly head.  Had a good time, regardless, and enjoyed having a nice long visit with her.

Most weekends, I stay home and vegetate. I am afraid to retire, I need to be forced to be out and about, I would make a good hermit.

I am impressed, Chuck, with what a neat and tidy man you are. 8)  I have a house cleaner come in every 2nd week to change the bed, clean the bathrooms and vacuum (or hoover, as the british say).  The whippet, the cat and I are very appreciative. ;)

Hiya BG!  I've never been to a dog show, and I suppose with my allergies, that's a good thing.   :laugh:   As for my cleaning, I kind of enjoy it.  It just reinforces that this place is mine, and if I want it to be neat, I better stay on top of it and take responsibility for it.

Quote from: Katie77 on August 09, 2013, 06:09:15 pm

I have to admit, when I worked, I had an ironing lady. She used to come to my house while I was at work, and do my ironing, even if i still had clothes on the clothes line she would get that and iron it too.

Quote from: bentgyro on August 10, 2013, 04:46:10 pm

Amen to not ironing!  I knew a fellow who would go to the bar in a wrinkled shirt and all the ladies would come over want to take care of him ;)

Quote from: brian on August 10, 2013, 04:58:30 pm

When I first left home, I did not iron shirts, I bought drip dry. I went to stay a few days with a gay couple and they were horrified. Sadly I have ironed my shirts for the 30 or more years since (except when I am travelling). Where I now live, there are only 2 to 3 months of the year when you are likely not to wear a jumper (sweater, jersey whatever you may call it) so I aometimes think I only need iron the collar but, force of habit, I still iron all my shirts when at home.

The one thing I don't like to do is iron.  I have purchased shirts and work slacks that are 'wrinkle free' when they come out of the dryer.  When I do laundry on Sundays, I dry the work clothes together, and wen the buzzer goes off, I immediately take them out and hang them up.  No need to iron.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 11, 2013, 08:36:03 am

You've had a busy blog Chuck!

Glad to hear your test results were positive Brian!

My week is punctuated with a Wednesday and Sunday band practice. And of course work. On a Monday morning I go to a class with Naylan. I used to do an exersice lass on a Monday also but I haven't been able to do that since having Naylan. I d need to get back into a proper fitness routine though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 11, 2013, 02:21:30 pm

Hope you're having a nice relaxing Sunday, Chuck. :)  So far for me.... it's 2 pm, I'm still in my pajamas, and Vivien is sleeping on my lap.  Life is good.  8)

Enjoy a nice red velvet latte!
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2013, 08:25:45 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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*looks at clock*

Ok, so it's Sunday night, not morning, and in 90 minutes I'll be heading for bed. Hope that everyone had a good day!  Had a good lunch with the family, got the laundry done, just got done making the bed with fresh sheets so I can sleep.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2013, 08:28:28 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 11, 2013, 08:36:03 am

You've had a busy blog Chuck!

My week is punctuated with a Wednesday and Sunday band practice. And of course work. On a Monday morning I go to a class with Naylan. I used to do an exersice lass on a Monday also but I haven't been able to do that since having Naylan. I d need to get back into a proper fitness routine though.

I'm glad when I have a busy blog!  I enjoy reading the posts of my friends!  Good luck getting back into the fitness routine, I've just managed to jump start mine as well.  I've REALLY been lagging off on it.

Quote from: Brown Eyes on August 11, 2013, 02:21:30 pm

Hope you're having a nice relaxing Sunday, Chuck. :)  So far for me.... it's 2 pm, I'm still in my pajamas, and Vivien is sleeping on my lap.  Life is good.  8)

Enjoy a nice red velvet latte!
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I'm not a latte fan, but I think I would have to at least try that!  LOL   I wasn't quite as relaxed as you were today, but I was that way on Saturday, so I can't complain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2013, 08:30:51 pm

August 11th, 12th, and 13th marks the 7th anniversary of the big Texas Brokie meet-up, that we called the BBM Backyard BBQ.  I still can't believe it all happened seven years ago on these dates.

I had wondered if there would be a big "Brokie bash" as I called it to myself.  I had been a member to various forums, so I was an 'old hand' of meeting strangers on the 'net.  It didn't take long for smaller gatherings to take place, I attended a few of these small ones in NYC.

Then the day came when discussions began about a big gathering for "all" of us to meet.  Of course, 'all' of us meeting would be pretty much impossible, but discussion had started.  Finally, the dates were picked, and the location (Linda's backyard) was in place.  I remember when I contacted her about it.  I said:

"Texas in August......110 degrees?   You can put me down as a 'yes' but don't be disappointed if there isn't a big turn out."   I had NO idea how big it would actually get.  We ended up with Brokies from all across the US, Italy, UK, Netherlands, Finland, Australia....it just amazed me all these people were saying "Yes".

The night before the gathering, I was so excited I didn't sleep well, I got up early, showered, ate, and put on the TV.    My flight was scheduled for the day before (10th) to leave here at 9:00 and land in San Antonio at noon.  News stories were starting about a bombing attempt in the UK, the terrorist trying to smuggle it on board in his shoe.  My neighbor, who was also traveling, offered to give me a lift to the airport early.  I grabbed my bags with no hesitation and ran.

I was able to check in no problem, but everyone who was traveling that day rushed to the airport as well, and security was overwhelmed.  My bags made my flight, but I didn't.  I was re-booked to connecting flights, and that got cancelled.  I was re-booked again and the first flight took off.  Once there, TSA decided to do a random bag check on this flight, and I landed in Houston an hour late, missed my connecting flight.  I was re-booked to a flight from Houston to San Antonio, landing at midnight. By that point, I had either been in the air or in airports from 6am to midnight the same day.

::) :D :D

I stumbled off the plane, and went to find my bags, which arrived at noon.  I grabbed the bag and suddenly there is a tap on my shoulder, and I hear "Hello Faithful Friend".  I turn and see Jackie (Painted Shoes) standing there, and she receives a hug from a very tired traveler.

A quick drive to the hotel, and I fall asleep immediately.  After breakfast I head over to Linda's place to do what I can to help with set-up and to meet everyone.

I could go on and on about everything that went on that weekend.   The food, the drinks, the dancing, the laughing, the Marcarena, watching the movie in Linda's living room, pictures, getting smooshed in the face with squirty cream, a bracelet as a gift from a Brokie, Jimmy's ceramic set that I was given, tossing a cow to Sal, hugs to everyone, people wanting to hold Tootsie,  Linda and the stick,  key lime pies, the accents, and so so so much more.

The good-byes were heart-wrenching.  I remember when it was time for me to go, and as I walked around, I was sobbing as I was saying good-bye.

There is a saying that "ignorance is bliss" and while I don't mean to imply that we were ignorant, but we were definitely in a state of bliss, and that led us to put each other (and ourselves) on pedestals, and we really idealized each other.  We were the ones who "got it" and it was perfect.

We weren't prepared for what came after, when the bliss wore off and we were smacked in the face by reality, and that reality was that while we were connected by this movie and our reaction to it, there were many other aspects to our lives that made us very different.  There were disagreements, political issues, and basic beliefs that pushed some of us apart while the movie pulled us together.

There are some people who I no longer speak to, either by my choice, or theirs.  There are others who simply just disappeared, which is not uncommon when it comes to the internet.

There are also those that we lost....not all attendees of the BBQ, but Brokies nonetheless.... Painted Shoes, Osprey, Rodney, Kitty Hawk, LoneLeeB3 & Shasta, and others who are, as the song from the Meet Me On The Mountain CD says, "Glory Bound", gone, but not forgotten.

Those who I'm not in touch with, I do miss, and it is my greatest hope that life has been kind to them.  Facebook has helped me reconnect with some of them.

The BBM Backyard BBQ started my traveling, it was one of the 15 states I had been to since seeing the movie, and I've also been to 5 countries.

I've since been to numerous gatherings, and I've learned things at all of them, and grown as a person.

Brokeback Mountain woke me up, and the BBQ set me off on a path that has been a true roller-coaster of friendships, relationships, excitement, disappointment, laughter, tears, and most of all, and most importantly, love.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 11, 2013, 09:32:20 pm

Wonderful message, friend. Not going to the first BBQ is one of my regrets. I could have gone but I said, Central Texas in August? Nah... But then I went to Upper Michigan in February. Go figure!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 11, 2013, 10:51:09 pm

Wow!  Thanks for sharing those memories and the great photo!  I'm with Lee, I'm sad I missed that great early meet-up.  I'm so happy I was able at least to make it the large gathering at Estes Park.  I can't believe how much time has gone by since those early days.

Very nostalgic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2013, 08:14:35 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How is everyone today?

Today is my "Thursday".   :laugh:  Tomorrow night is the "Sail Rock" concert I'm going to, and I took off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  It will just be a "stay-cation", but I'll get to some chores around the apartment, small repairs and such.

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2013, 08:17:16 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 11, 2013, 09:32:20 pm

Wonderful message, friend. Not going to the first BBQ is one of my regrets. I could have gone but I said, Central Texas in August? Nah... But then I went to Upper Michigan in February. Go figure!

Quote from: Brown Eyes on August 11, 2013, 10:51:09 pm

Wow!  Thanks for sharing those memories and the great photo!  I'm with Lee, I'm sad I missed that great early meet-up.  I'm so happy I was able at least to make it the large gathering at Estes Park.  I can't believe how much time has gone by since those early days.

Very nostalgic!

Hiya Lee & Amanda!!!

Thanks for the compliments, I'm glad you liked the post!  Lee, If I remember correctly when we referred to the Texas BBQ we would say "You'll sweat your ass off!" and Bay City became "You'll freeze your ass off!"

 :laugh:

Each gathering has had a positive effect on me, I'm grateful for them all!  Oh, May of 2014 marks the 7th anniversary of the Colorado bash!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 12, 2013, 08:53:10 am

Oh Chucky, reading your story about the BBQ makes it so easy to feel the atmosphere and love that was all around, and i can nearly hear all the different accents swirling around.

Yes I too, have always thought we are a privileged group, because we did "get it" and proudly said we did.

It never ceases to amaze me, the connection, that all us strangers came together, and now we know more about each other than people in our real life....all I can say, is that it is a pleasure and a precious gift to be part of this fraternity.Its been a wonderful journey.

Enjoy your stay-cation...its nice having some days off through the week, charges the batteries, and gets things done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2013, 11:20:27 am

Oh, I plan to Sue!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2013, 11:22:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 06, 2013, 08:49:44 am

We have a report that comes out weekly called "The Exception Report", which tracks financial and collateral exceptions for our team.

Say Company ABC has a loan with us, that has real estate for collateral.  They need to supply us with financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as updated insurance for their property.  If what we have expires and they don't supply us with new ones, they become "exceptions" and appear on this report, and it's my job to clear them.

When tax season ends the exceptions skyrocket, because everyone owes us their new tax returns and financial statements.

I've talked before about Maria being out on vacation, and my personal goal was to get the team down to under 100 exceptions by the time she gets back.  She comes back to work next Tuesday (14th).  When I left work on Friday we had a total of 106 exceptions, I had managed to clear twenty in just one week.  I thought getting to 100 would be a piece of cake.

I pulled the report yesterday, and we ended up with a new total of 133.  :o  ::)   I have some of what I need to clear them, but now I don't know if I'll be able to make my goal of under 100 by next Tuesday.

Well, I worked my butt off last week, and I'm happy to report that as of today, the total exceptions read as 84!  ;D  I was able to clear 49 exceptions!!!!

I'm sure they'll go back up soon, but for this week, they're at 84, so Maria will see that when she comes back on Wednesday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2013, 08:01:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.arellia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sailboat.jpg)

I hope everyone is well today!

I have a sailboat because tonight is my "Sail Rock" concert!  Only the best of 70s easy listening!

 :D :D :D




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I'm meeting friends for dinner before, and then on to the show!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2013, 09:11:56 am

Honey, you're too young to remember any of those songs! But for me, it seems like only yesterday they were at the top of the charts.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2013, 12:21:10 pm

Honey, I was born in '69, and I remember those songs playing on the radio in dads car.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2013, 12:29:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2013, 12:21:10 pm

Honey, I was born in '69, and I remember those songs playing on the radio in dads car.

;D

Holy cow, Chuck, you're old!

 :laugh:

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 13, 2013, 03:26:13 pm

Enjoy the concert. I recognise some titles, probably would know most tunes.
I say I love Vera Lynn and the wartime songs because I probably heard them in utero  ;D
However I once mentioned to a student who was researching WW2 that I was born during the war and his reply.
 "Are you that old, Sir?" I quickly added "I do not remember any of it."

More to the point I am just announcing that yesterday I put a deposit on a trip to Glacier National Park, Wyoming
I leave Chicago on the Empire Builder (train) on June 27, 2014. 2 nights in the train and 4 nights in the Park and I arrive Seattle on the morning of July 3.
A coincidence as I spent July 4 1997 in Seattle.
Now I have to work backwards and forwards as I also plan Salt Lake City, Yellowsone, New York and Washington in June and San Francisco and Los Angeles in July.
However Glacier National Park was first preference and I believe it books out early with only a short season.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 13, 2013, 04:10:58 pm

Chucky, when you said you were going to a Sail Rock concert, I thought that was the name of the band, which I had never heard of....

But looking through the list of songs and artists, I too remember a lot of those songs, even though in the 70's I was bearing and rearing babies, I did listen to the radio a lot, and there are some great songs there.

*please tell me there is not a band called Sail Rock....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 13, 2013, 04:12:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2013, 12:21:10 pm

Honey, I was born in '69, and I remember those songs playing on the radio in dads car.

;D

Hey.....I was MARRIED in 1969......so there.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2013, 09:43:26 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.arellia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sailboat.jpg)

I hope everyone is well today!

I kept the sailboat pic because the concert was soooo good!   I'm actually debating ordering the Greatest Hits of all the acts that played last night, it was such a fun show with great music!

I'm now off the next three days, so I plan to get some workouts in, chores around the apartment, and on Friday mom, dad, my friend Cor and her mom Dee are coming over for coffee and cake, so I have to make sure everything is in order.

Work yesterday was a bit busy, but I was able to get everything filed and finished, and left work with an empty cube.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 14, 2013, 09:46:19 am

Glad to hear the concert was good. I'd be tempted to buy the "Greatest Hits," too. I used to make it a practice of buying "greatest hits" collections, as that way I was sure of getting the songs I liked!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2013, 09:47:41 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2013, 12:29:02 pm

Holy cow, Chuck, you're old!

 :laugh:

 ;D  :-*

Younger than you dear.  ;D   :-*

Quote from: brian on August 13, 2013, 03:26:13 pm

Enjoy the concert. I recognise some titles, probably would know most tunes.  I say I love Vera Lynn and the wartime songs because I probably heard them in utero  ;D
However I once mentioned to a student who was researching WW2 that I was born during the war and his reply.   "Are you that old, Sir?" I quickly added "I do not remember any of it."

More to the point I am just announcing that yesterday I put a deposit on a trip to Glacier National Park, Wyoming  I leave Chicago on the Empire Builder (train) on June 27, 2014. 2 nights in the train and 4 nights in the Park and I arrive Seattle on the morning of July 3.  A coincidence as I spent July 4 1997 in Seattle.  Now I have to work backwards and forwards as I also plan Salt Lake City, Yellowsone, New York and Washington in June and San Francisco and Los Angeles in July.
However Glacier National Park was first preference and I believe it books out early with only a short season.

Very cool Brian, I hope it's a great trip!!!  And if you want, let me know when you're in town, I'm sure the NYC Brokies would love to see you!!!!

Quote from: Katie77 on August 13, 2013, 04:10:58 pm

Chucky, when you said you were going to a Sail Rock concert, I thought that was the name of the band, which I had never heard of....

But looking through the list of songs and artists, I too remember a lot of those songs, even though in the 70's I was bearing and rearing babies, I did listen to the radio a lot, and there are some great songs there.

*please tell me there is not a band called Sail Rock....

LOL  As far as I know, there is not a band called "Sail Rock".   It was a great show, and the Orleans acted as a "house band", they were on stage the whole show, acting as a backing band for the other acts, as well as playing their own set.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2013, 09:50:03 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 14, 2013, 09:46:19 am

Glad to hear the concert was good. I'd be tempted to buy the "Greatest Hits," too. I used to make it a practice of buying "greatest hits" collections, as that way I was sure of getting the songs I liked!  :laugh:

Jeff, I can remember when a "greatest hits" CD/album came out when an artist was basically 'retired'....no so any more!  LOL  Madonna currently has 4 'greatest hits' collections.  "The Immaculate Collection", "Something To Remember", "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" and the 2 CD set "Celebration".


Of course, I have them all.   lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 14, 2013, 10:03:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 14, 2013, 09:50:03 am

Jeff, I can remember when a "greatest hits" CD/album came out when an artist was basically 'retired'....no so any more!  LOL  Madonna currently has 4 'greatest hits' collections.  "The Immaculate Collection", "Something To Remember", "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" and the 2 CD set "Celebration".


Of course, I have them all.   lol

Yeah, I have The Immaculate Collection, but I haven't bought any music in years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2013, 10:35:10 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 14, 2013, 10:03:42 am

Yeah, I have The Immaculate Collection, but I haven't bought any music in years.

Oh, I'm still buying music.  I like having the CDs.  I have two cases full of CDs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2013, 10:55:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Oooooh, sleeping in feels good!

These three days away from work will recharge me, it was a good day yesterday, and today.   The weather has really cooled of, and I've been able to turn the air conditioning off, and open the windows to let the fresh air into the apartment. 

Had a light breakfast, then out to do some shopping, back here for lunch and get some 'home repairs' done, and then to the gym later on.

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 15, 2013, 11:32:45 am

Happy page 1234, Chuck!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2013, 12:53:45 pm

lmao!   I didn't even notice that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2013, 12:55:26 pm

1234


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 15, 2013, 01:49:46 pm

Nice way to celebrate, Chuck!

I could hardly recognize you in long hair!   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2013, 09:12:11 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How is everyone today?   Today is cleaning day for me.  This evening at 7, my mom, dad, my friend Cor and her mother Dee are coming over for coffee and cake.  Must make sure everything is nice and in order.  I even went out and got that stuff you sprinkle on the carpets and then vacuum up and it makes everything smell nice.  LOL

I have a few Yankee candles too, the scent of Vanilla Cupcake...I burned them for a bit last night, smelled soooo good.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2013, 09:12:33 am

Quote from: Sason on August 15, 2013, 01:49:46 pm

Nice way to celebrate, Chuck!

I could hardly recognize you in long hair!   8)

 ::)  I should be so thin.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 16, 2013, 09:19:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2013, 09:12:11 am

I have a few Yankee candles too, the scent of Vanilla Cupcake...I burned them for a bit last night, smelled soooo good.

I like the ones that smell like apple pie or pumpkin pie.  :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2013, 12:27:55 pm

They do make some good scents, don't they?   I like the ones that smell like desserts I'd want.....key lime pie, Christmas Cookies, things like that.


Over the last holiday, they had this scent.



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I never got it, but I smelled it in the store, it was JUST like a red velvet cake.   Sooooo good.   I plan on getting some the upcoming holiday season.

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Post by: Kelda on August 16, 2013, 04:57:23 pm

Very cool recollection Chuck!

I think the only people I 'know' in the photo are you and eric & Adam ? And do i see Fritz & Jeff too?

I recognise Jackie (painted shoes) but only from photos you have posted since her death. And the girl in the red cowboy hat top right, I think I recognise her from meet photos.. she comes along to NY gatherings quite a lot.. her screen name is on the tip of my tounge!

 

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 11, 2013, 08:30:51 pm

August 11th, 12th, and 13th marks the 7th anniversary of the big Texas Brokie meet-up, that we called the BBM Backyard BBQ.  I still can't believe it all happened seven years ago on these dates.

I had wondered if there would be a big "Brokie bash" as I called it to myself.  I had been a member to various forums, so I was an 'old hand' of meeting strangers on the 'net.  It didn't take long for smaller gatherings to take place, I attended a few of these small ones in NYC.

Then the day came when discussions began about a big gathering for "all" of us to meet.  Of course, 'all' of us meeting would be pretty much impossible, but discussion had started.  Finally, the dates were picked, and the location (Linda's backyard) was in place.  I remember when I contacted her about it.  I said:

"Texas in August......110 degrees?   You can put me down as a 'yes' but don't be disappointed if there isn't a big turn out."   I had NO idea how big it would actually get.  We ended up with Brokies from all across the US, Italy, UK, Netherlands, Finland, Australia....it just amazed me all these people were saying "Yes".

The night before the gathering, I was so excited I didn't sleep well, I got up early, showered, ate, and put on the TV.    My flight was scheduled for the day before (10th) to leave here at 9:00 and land in San Antonio at noon.  News stories were starting about a bombing attempt in the UK, the terrorist trying to smuggle it on board in his shoe.  My neighbor, who was also traveling, offered to give me a lift to the airport early.  I grabbed my bags with no hesitation and ran.

I was able to check in no problem, but everyone who was traveling that day rushed to the airport as well, and security was overwhelmed.  My bags made my flight, but I didn't.  I was re-booked to connecting flights, and that got cancelled.  I was re-booked again and the first flight took off.  Once there, TSA decided to do a random bag check on this flight, and I landed in Houston an hour late, missed my connecting flight.  I was re-booked to a flight from Houston to San Antonio, landing at midnight. By that point, I had either been in the air or in airports from 6am to midnight the same day.

::) :D :D

I stumbled off the plane, and went to find my bags, which arrived at noon.  I grabbed the bag and suddenly there is a tap on my shoulder, and I hear "Hello Faithful Friend".  I turn and see Jackie (Painted Shoes) standing there, and she receives a hug from a very tired traveler.

A quick drive to the hotel, and I fall asleep immediately.  After breakfast I head over to Linda's place to do what I can to help with set-up and to meet everyone.

I could go on and on about everything that went on that weekend.   The food, the drinks, the dancing, the laughing, the Marcarena, watching the movie in Linda's living room, pictures, getting smooshed in the face with squirty cream, a bracelet as a gift from a Brokie, Jimmy's ceramic set that I was given, tossing a cow to Sal, hugs to everyone, people wanting to hold Tootsie,  Linda and the stick,  key lime pies, the accents, and so so so much more.

The good-byes were heart-wrenching.  I remember when it was time for me to go, and as I walked around, I was sobbing as I was saying good-bye.

There is a saying that "ignorance is bliss" and while I don't mean to imply that we were ignorant, but we were definitely in a state of bliss, and that led us to put each other (and ourselves) on pedestals, and we really idealized each other.  We were the ones who "got it" and it was perfect.

We weren't prepared for what came after, when the bliss wore off and we were smacked in the face by reality, and that reality was that while we were connected by this movie and our reaction to it, there were many other aspects to our lives that made us very different.  There were disagreements, political issues, and basic beliefs that pushed some of us apart while the movie pulled us together.

There are some people who I no longer speak to, either by my choice, or theirs.  There are others who simply just disappeared, which is not uncommon when it comes to the internet.

There are also those that we lost....not all attendees of the BBQ, but Brokies nonetheless.... Painted Shoes, Osprey, Rodney, Kitty Hawk, LoneLeeB3 & Shasta, and others who are, as the song from the Meet Me On The Mountain CD says, "Glory Bound", gone, but not forgotten.

Those who I'm not in touch with, I do miss, and it is my greatest hope that life has been kind to them.  Facebook has helped me reconnect with some of them.

The BBM Backyard BBQ started my traveling, it was one of the 15 states I had been to since seeing the movie, and I've also been to 5 countries.

I've since been to numerous gatherings, and I've learned things at all of them, and grown as a person.

Brokeback Mountain woke me up, and the BBQ set me off on a path that has been a true roller-coaster of friendships, relationships, excitement, disappointment, laughter, tears, and most of all, and most importantly, love.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 16, 2013, 06:42:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2013, 12:27:55 pm

They do make some good scents, don't they?   I like the ones that smell like desserts I'd want.....key lime pie, Christmas Cookies, things like that.


Over the last holiday, they had this scent.

Oh, who said KEY LIME PIE.....that sent my taste buds into an anxiety attack......I remember going to stay at Dev's when I went over there, and she said...."you must try key lime pie"...(I had never heard of it).....so I tried it....and tried it again, and again and again.....mmmmmmmm scrumptious, heavenly, yummy......yeah I just kept trying it..... ::)

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Post by: Mandy21 on August 17, 2013, 10:52:30 am

Sue, I went and bought a mix at the store after you mentioned that during your visit in '09.  Was all set to post it over to you when you told me you were kinda useless in the kitchen.  I whipped it up myself, and it was NOTHING compared to the delicate consistency and flavor and total mouth sensation that you get in fine restaurants.  Is it not served ANYWHERE in your big giant country? Or perhaps in Vietnam?  I didn't realize it was just an American thing, hmmm....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on August 17, 2013, 05:20:59 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on August 17, 2013, 10:52:30 am

Sue, I went and bought a mix at the store after you mentioned that during your visit in '09.  Was all set to post it over to you when you told me you were kinda useless in the kitchen.  I whipped it up myself, and it was NOTHING compared to the delicate consistency and flavor and total mouth sensation that you get in fine restaurants.  Is it not served ANYWHERE in your big giant country? Or perhaps in Vietnam?  I didn't realize it was just an American thing, hmmm....

Oh I'm so glad you liked MY pie Mandy...... :o

They may have them in restaurants here, but they dont have them in supermarkets, we can get lemon meringue pie in supermarkets, and various cheese cakes, but not KEY LIME PIE.

I think too, the name KEY lime pie may be unique to America.....I'm not sure what the KEY bit means, I thought it had something to do with the Florida Keys, or am I wrong....is there a lime called KEY??....

Anyway, thanks for the kind thought, matey, I probably couldn't have made one like the ones in the restaurant anyway

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2013, 06:50:38 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 16, 2013, 04:57:23 pm

And the girl in the red cowboy hat top right, I think I recognise her from meet photos.. she comes along to NY gatherings quite a lot.. her screen name is on the tip of my tounge!

No, that's not who you think it is, she's only been to three of the gatherings, the last one was Bay City in 2007.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2013, 06:56:08 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on August 17, 2013, 05:20:59 pm

They may have them in restaurants here, but they dont have them in supermarkets, we can get lemon meringue pie in supermarkets, and various cheese cakes, but not KEY LIME PIE.

I think too, the name KEY lime pie may be unique to America.....I'm not sure what the KEY bit means, I thought it had something to do with the Florida Keys, or am I wrong....is there a lime called KEY??....

Hiya Sue!

There is a difference between a lime and a key lime.


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The larger one is a lime, the smaller a key lime.  The Key Lime comes from the Florida Keys area, hence the name.  They have a more tart and acidic flavor than a regular lime.  You can make a pie with limes, but the taste and texture will be different.  Those who have tried say that they are not satisfied with using limes, and must use Key Limes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 17, 2013, 10:04:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 17, 2013, 06:56:08 pm

The Key Lime comes from the Florida Keys area, hence the name.  They have a more tart and acidic flavor than a regular lime.  You can make a pie with limes, but the taste and texture will be different.  Those who have tried say that they are not satisfied with using limes, and must use Key Limes.

I'm just getting ready to make a key lime pie tomorrow! Yes, I agree, the taste of key limes is, well, key, and you can't substitute ordinary limes! I don't know if this is cheating, but I buy key lime juice. It makes the process a lot easier because key limes are not very juicy!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2013, 08:28:36 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, here I am, back at work!    :laugh:

I was only off for three days, and there is a decent sized pile of stuff for me to follow-up on, and 150 emails waiting in my inbox.

::)

It's enough to make you wonder if it's even worth taking time off.   I managed to plow through all the emails, send out the replies that needed to be, and waiting on follow-up for others.

Oh, and the candy jars here are EMPTY!  :laugh:  I guess no one refilled them while I was out, so I have to do that too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 19, 2013, 03:23:36 pm

Chuck - I'd love you as a workmate!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2013, 08:09:14 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, the candy jars are full again, but they don't look anywhere near as good as this assortment.  :laugh:

I just realized that next week is the last week of August, and then Labor day, so a three day weekend is coming soon!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Oh, and then I have my friend coming from out of the country, she'll be my first out of town Brokie guest!  ;D  The sofa bed will come in handy now!

;D

First day back at work went well, and I managed to stay on top of everything, and I still have an empty cube.

;D

How is everyone?

Quote from: Kelda on August 19, 2013, 03:23:36 pm

Chuck - I'd love you as a workmate!

;D

It's funny Kelda, all my coworkers will donate funds to the candy supplies, but for some reason, I'm the only one who will go and actually shop for the stuff.  When I leave for vacations I make sure the jars are full, otherwise they will be completely empty when I return, with everyone going through chocolate withdrawal.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2013, 09:10:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2013, 08:09:14 am

It's funny Kelda, all my coworkers will donate funds to the candy supplies, but for some reason, I'm the only one who will go and actually shop for the stuff.  When I leave for vacations I make sure the jars are full, otherwise they will be completely empty when I return, with everyone going through chocolate withdrawal.

I say, Let 'em. I don't think it's right that they should always expect you to keep the candy jars full. If they're too lazy to take turns buying the candy, let 'em suffer the consequences. Maybe they'll learn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2013, 09:28:01 am

Jeff, I don't mind doing the shopping, as long as it's not always my funds paying for it.

Besides, if they shop, they get the same stuff over and over.  I mix it up, sometimes twizlers, sometimes white chocolate, sometimes sour candy....I keep 'em on their toes.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 20, 2013, 03:45:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2013, 08:09:14 am

;D

It's funny Kelda, all my coworkers will donate funds to the candy supplies, but for some reason, I'm the only one who will go and actually shop for the stuff.  When I leave for vacations I make sure the jars are full, otherwise they will be completely empty when I return, with everyone going through chocolate withdrawal.

:laugh:

I'd still love to have you as a coworker!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2013, 08:08:10 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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LOL  Can you imagine having one of these at work?  Nothing would ever get done!   I'm wishing I had one of them right now, I'm feeling a little tired, late night bowling and all.  Ugh!

(http://klextin.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/hump-day-camel.jpg?w=450)

There is a woman here who loves this commercial!  She laughs hysterically about it, and every Wednesday now she imitates it.

::)

Oh well, whatever makes her happy!  I found a few pics from the commercial and printed them for her cube today.  She'll find them when she comes in, in about 25 minutes or so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 21, 2013, 06:22:22 pm

what was her reaction?!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2013, 08:26:13 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yes, the same pic as yesterday!  I wanted to get good sleep last night, and went to bed my usual time (10:00).  I fell asleep immediately, and then at 2:30am the building's fire alarm went off for no reason.  Woke me (and I assume everyone else) up, and then I couldn't get back to sleep, I tossed and turned for probably an hour before falling back asleep.

End result, I'm tired again today!  ::)

Quote from: Kelda on August 21, 2013, 06:22:22 pm

what was her reaction?!

She laughed out loud, and then took two of the pics and hung them outside her cube for others to see.  I forgot to mention that I made a change to one of them.  LOL

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I took the above pic, and found a pic that she had in her cube, of her and her daughter, so I made of copy of the family pic, cut my coworker's head out, and taped it into the pic above, over the face of the woman in the camel pic.  It looks so funny!

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Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2013, 08:32:38 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2013, 09:07:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, it's Friday and pay day, and that's how I feel!  :laugh:

I suppose the fact that the team leader/big boss and his assistant are out today doesn't help!   There are a few people on vacation as well, so the office is very quiet today.

I do have a few things to get taken care of, but I'll whip through them, no problem!  Saturday is my niece's birthday, I'm thinking a gift certificate to a drug store and then another for baby supplies would be a good gift.

Sunday will be the usual laundry and lunch.  ;D

anyone doing anything extremely exciting?

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 23, 2013, 01:39:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2013, 09:07:08 am

anyone doing anything extremely exciting?

I'll prob'ly just go out an' get drunk.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2013, 08:37:16 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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 :laugh:

The above picture is from last nights MTV Video Music Awards.

The beginning of the show had a performance by Miley Cyrus doing her song, and then Robin Thicke doing "Blurred Lines".

Miley is all over the news this morning for her raunchy performance.  She came out of a giant teddy bear, gyrated up against it, rubbed her crotch with a giant foam hand, rubbed her face almost into one dancer's ass, stripped down to what appeared to be flesh toned bra and bikini bottoms, and then did some suggestive motions to Robin Thicke when he appeared on stage.  (I'm sure his wife is thrilled with this)

As this was going on, the camera occasionally panned the audience for reaction shots, and one shot that is appearing all over now is of the reaction Will Smith and his family had to it all.

Weekend was a quiet one, spent some time on Saturday at my niece Shana's birthday party, she turned 22.  On Sunday a picture appeared on FB of her and her boyfriend Derek, with my second cousins, Scotty Jr. and Amanda, with the announcement that she picked them to be her baby's godparents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2013, 10:13:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2013, 08:37:16 am

The beginning of the show had a performance by Miley Cyrus doing her song, and then Robin Thicke doing "Blurred Lines".

I agree with Miley Cyrus' self-assessment. She's white trash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 26, 2013, 03:37:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2013, 10:13:52 am

I agree with Miley Cyrus' self-assessment. She's white trash.

It´s fascinating however that girls in underwear can still stun the world. It´s been done so many times before.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2013, 08:33:42 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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So how is everyone?  I'm just chillin' here at work for the moment, it's a quiet morning, but I'm sure it will get busy soon.  Ugh!   Slow season is also coming to an end, while it's not going to be super busy, it will be busier than it's been the past two months or so.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2013, 10:13:52 am

I agree with Miley Cyrus' self-assessment. She's white trash.

Stupid question, but has she been called white trash before?  It seems almost like a defense mechanism.  "If I call myself white trash before they do, it takes away the power" type of thing.

Quote from: Monika on August 26, 2013, 03:37:24 pm

It´s fascinating however that girls in underwear can still stun the world. It´s been done so many times before.

Monika, it was more than her underwear.  It was the dancing teddy bears, the crazy faces, putting her face in a dancer's ass and then slapping it, taking a giant foam hand and rubbing on her crotch and ass, and nuzzling Robin Thicke's neck and "twerking" her butt against his crotch.  Some have questioned what his wife must've been thinking.

I wasn't overly shocked or stunned by it, after all, I grew up watching Madonna.  You need to understand that her beginnings were on the TV show "Hannah Montana" and she was a Disney child star.  The performance seemed to be a big push away from that, but instead of looking like an adult, she just came off like she was trying too hard.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2013, 08:35:50 am

The 15 Weirdest And Craziest Moments From Miley Cyrus’ VMA Performance

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/the-weirdest-and-craziest-moments-from-miley-cyrus-vma-pe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2013, 09:29:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2013, 08:33:42 am

Stupid question, but has she been called white trash before?  It seems almost like a defense mechanism.  "If I call myself white trash before they do, it takes away the power" type of thing.

Dunno. I just happened to see an article on AOL News over the weekend--and before the VMA broadcast--where she was said to have applied that term to herself.

Meanwhile, I need to go look up the meaning of twerking.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 27, 2013, 10:29:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2013, 08:33:42 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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So how is everyone?  I'm just chillin' here at work for the moment, it's a quiet morning, but I'm sure it will get busy soon.  Ugh!   Slow season is also coming to an end, while it's not going to be super busy, it will be busier than it's been the past two months or so.

Stupid question, but has she been called white trash before?  It seems almost like a defense mechanism.  "If I call myself white trash before they do, it takes away the power" type of thing.


Monika, it was more than her underwear.  It was the dancing teddy bears, the crazy faces, putting her face in a dancer's ass and then slapping it, taking a giant foam hand and rubbing on her crotch and ass, and nuzzling Robin Thicke's neck and "twerking" her butt against his crotch.  Some have questioned what his wife must've been thinking.

I wasn't overly shocked or stunned by it, after all, I grew up watching Madonna.  You need to understand that her beginnings were on the TV show "Hannah Montana" and she was a Disney child star.  The performance seemed to be a big push away from that, but instead of looking like an adult, she just came off like she was trying too hard.

I watched it too and still don´t get what the fuss is about.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 27, 2013, 10:51:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2013, 08:33:42 am

... instead of looking like an adult, she just came off like she was trying too hard.

I thought so too. It was just like she was trying to shock. Well, in my case, she succeeded. I guess I was shocked because she was dressed like a little kid, had pigtails, and was bouncing around among the male performers like a little girl who had just figured out that she could get attention by pulling up her dress. I couldn't watch the whole thing. Is this what Betty Freidan, Gloria Steinem and all of us have marched, protested, worked, lashed out, and suffered for?  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2013, 11:00:36 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 27, 2013, 10:51:01 am

I thought so too. It was just like she was trying to shock. Well, in my case, she succeeded. I guess I was shocked because she was dressed like a little kid, had pigtails, and was bouncing around among the male performers like a little girl who had just figured out that she could get attention by pulling up her dress. I couldn't watch the whole thing. Is this what Betty Freidan, Gloria Steinem and all of us have marched, protested, worked, lashed out, and suffered for?  :-\

So, it sounds like, even if she was "trying too hard," she was trying to demonstrate that she's outgrown her childish, "Hannah Montana" past--like we didn't know that already?--but at the same time, perhaps, sexualizing the image of a child?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Monika on August 27, 2013, 11:36:32 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 27, 2013, 10:51:01 am

. Is this what Betty Freidan, Gloria Steinem and all of us have marched, protested, worked, lashed out, and suffered for?  :-\

I would say that what I am fighting for at least, is to have the right to wear whatever I feel like wearing.
But still we live in a world, where one of the most discussed topics seem to be what women look like. The internet is filled with negative comments on how women look and how they dress.

I say - congrats to her for being a successful artist.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 27, 2013, 02:52:03 pm

Hope you're having a good Tuesday Chuck!!

For me the hours are ticking by so slowly today... I'm such a clock-watcher today.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2013, 08:16:21 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Truth be told, I'm not really a fan of that commercial, I find the camel annoying.  LOL  I know I'll be hearing it a lot today because of the coworker I talked about last time, she kept the signs I printed and hangs them out on Wednesday now.

:laugh:

You're not going to believe this.  LOL

I spent time last night sitting almost in total darkness.  LOL 

I had my blinds open, so I can see out the windows, and before I went to bed, I could hear the sounds of something that sounded like it was tapping at my windows.  I had no idea what it was, or if I was imagining it.  I turned off the TV and got close to the windows, and could really hear the tapping.  I got up close and after a minute, I saw the cause.

One of those big ass hornets was trying to get into the glass.  I'm guessing the lights I had on were attracting him.  I closed the blinds, and even then I could hear him tapping at the glass.  I had to shut the lights, and after a few minutes, the tapping had stopped.  God only knows where he went, but as long as he was outside, that's all I cared about.

Quote from: Brown Eyes on August 27, 2013, 02:52:03 pm

Hope you're having a good Tuesday Chuck!!

For me the hours are ticking by so slowly today... I'm such a clock-watcher today.

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Hiya Amanda!

It was a good Tuesday, thanks!  I hope that today doesn't drag for you like yesterday did!

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I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed. We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.

I have a dream that one day out in the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by their character.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interpostion and nullification; that one day right down in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be engulfed, every hill shall be exalted and every mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plains and the crooked places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.

This is our hope. This is the faith that I will go back to the South with. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.

With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood.

With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to climb up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.

This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my father's died, land of the Pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring!"

And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true. So let freedom ring from the hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.

Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.

Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado.

Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California.

But not only that, let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.

Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi and every mountainside.

When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every tenement and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old spiritual, "Free at last, free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2013, 09:24:54 am

Quote

You're not going to believe this.  LOL

I spent time last night sitting almost in total darkness.  LOL 

I had my blinds open, so I can see out the windows, and before I went to bed, I could hear the sounds of something that sounded like it was tapping at my windows.  I had no idea what it was, or if I was imagining it.  I turned off the TV and got close to the windows, and could really hear the tapping.  I got up close and after a minute, I saw the cause.

One of those big ass hornets was trying to get into the glass.  I'm guessing the lights I had on were attracting him.  I closed the blinds, and even then I could hear him tapping at the glass.  I had to shut the lights, and after a few minutes, the tapping had stopped.  God only knows where he went, but as long as he was outside, that's all I cared about.

Well, at least it was just a big-ass hornet and not some zombie children.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on August 28, 2013, 10:05:55 am

I'd take zombie children over big-ass hornets ANY DAY...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 28, 2013, 10:06:32 am

As a lot of people know, I maintain a website for a bison ranch, so I get to have a lot of fun on Wednesdays!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2013, 08:32:52 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://www.casinocenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bingo.jpg)

I'll be playing bingo tonight.  LOL

I'm not sure what to expect....my mom and dad invited me, my two brothers, and sister-in-law to all go play bingo tonight at their church.  However, mom describes it as "not your grandmother's bingo".  She really didn't go into it, but she said there are all different contests and games and crazy stuff going on.

Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and hit for some cash.   :laugh:

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2013, 09:08:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2013, 08:16:21 am

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be engulfed, every hill shall be exalted and every mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plains and the crooked places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.

Since I'm accustomed to hearing only the most famous excerpt from the speech, I hadn't realized that Dr. King had quoted Isaiah 40:4-5 (more or less):

Quote

4. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:

5. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

King James Version (KJV)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 29, 2013, 02:59:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 12, 2013, 08:17:16 am

Each gathering has had a positive effect on me, I'm grateful for them all!  Oh, May of 2017 marks the 7th anniversary of the Colorado bash!

That's one I've got to celebrate for sure.  Ten years since I met so many of you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on August 29, 2013, 03:05:30 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on August 13, 2013, 04:10:58 pm

Chucky, when you said you were going to a Sail Rock concert, I thought that was the name of the band, which I had never heard of....

But looking through the list of songs and artists, I too remember a lot of those songs, even though in the 70's I was bearing and rearing babies, I did listen to the radio a lot, and there are some great songs there.

*please tell me there is not a band called Sail Rock....

I misunderstood the same thing about Sail Rock, Chuck, but that list of songs sounds great and I'm so glad you enjoyed the concert.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2013, 08:40:49 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, just how I feel today!  Friday before a holiday weekend, I'm hoping we'll be told we can leave earlier than usual today.  We'll see.

;D

In regards to bingo last night, it was fun!  ;D

However, part of the fun was "misbehaving" on our part.

Bingo is in a church, it's a social setting.  My mom and dad invited two of their friends, that my brothers and I had not met, so we were all just hanging out and getting to know each other during the games.

After the first 5 games were played there was an intermission, and they all went for snacks, I sat at the table.  Since I don't know names, I'll say that Yankee Cap Woman from across the room went to Brown Sweater Crone to ask how she was doing.  Brown Sweater Crone proceeded to tell her that our table was too loud and getting on her nerves, and that if we wanted to talk and socialize we should be "on the phone" and not playing bingo.  Yankee Cap Woman agreed, saying she had a table like us by her.

My brothers got back before our parents, and I told them both what I had heard, so the three of us made a point of being just a touch louder to work their nerves.  Bingo is a public place, and there is no rule that says "no talking".

The frosting on the cake wast the last game of the evening, the "full board", where every space on your board must be filled to win.  My mother's friend won that game, her first time at bingo, and the prize was $300.00.

This pissed off Brown Sweater Crone and Yankee Cap Woman to no end!  :D  In fact, Yankee Cap Woman complained to one of the bingo people that my mom's friend shouldn't have won because we were 'too loud'.

As we gathered up out things Yankee Cap Woman continued to bitch about 'loud people at bingo' and turned and gave my family the stink eye.  I caught her doing it, and gave her one of these back.

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The topper is that we weren't the worst table.  :D :D  There were people laughing, almost yelling, and one person had their cell on, and I kept hearing their music play when they got a call.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 02, 2013, 06:48:35 pm

Hi, Chuck!

BINGO sounds like a lot of fun.

I'm the first person to visit your blog since Friday morning?  That sure is a slow weekend!

Hope your Labor Day weekend has been a good one, and that getting back to work is not too hard in the morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2013, 07:56:07 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, Labor day is gone, and September is here.   I wonder who came up with that 'no white after Labor Day' rule, and what purpose does it really serve?

I hope everyone had a good weekend, and the Americans had a good Labor Day weekend!  I'm feeling a little "meh" this morning, and I'm not sure why.  It will pass.

The new bowling season starts tonight, it will be fun to see my buds again! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 03, 2013, 09:41:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2013, 07:56:07 am

I wonder who came up with that 'no white after Labor Day' rule, and what purpose does it really serve?

Here's one answer, or at least an article on the subject.

http://www.wisegeek.org/why-are-you-not-supposed-to-wear-white-after-labor-day.htm (http://www.wisegeek.org/why-are-you-not-supposed-to-wear-white-after-labor-day.htm)

I've been told a corollary rule is, "No straw cowboy hat after Labor Day."  :laugh:

Here's another interesting article on the subject.

http://voices.yahoo.com/not-wearing-white-after-labor-day-11723614.html (http://voices.yahoo.com/not-wearing-white-after-labor-day-11723614.html)

Incidentally, while I was looking for articles on "No white after Labor Day," I noticed a comment from a woman who was raised in Houston, TX, who mentions that she knows the rule of "No white before" as "No white before Easter" "unless it's your debut." I've usually heard the rule as "No white before Memorial Day," but maybe the rules are different in Houston because of the climate in that region of Texas. Also, a woman from Kentucky said the rule there is "No white before Derby Day" (the first Saturday in May).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 03, 2013, 10:17:27 am

Have fun bowling tonight, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 03, 2013, 11:49:41 am

As far as I'm concerned, men should not wear white shoes, ever! Except for tennis and running sports, of course. But not golf. Definitely no white golf shoes! *shudder*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2013, 08:23:49 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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That is just how I feel today!  LOL

Late night bowling + allergy issues = little sleep for Chuck.  ::)

Oh well, at least the allergies are subsiding, and I'll make up the sleep tonight.

Jeff, cool articles on the "white after Labor day" rule, thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 09:21:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2013, 08:23:49 am

Jeff, cool articles on the "white after Labor day" rule, thanks!

You're welcome.  :)

Isn't there a movie where Kathleen Turner murders someone for wearing white shoes after Labor Day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 04, 2013, 10:19:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2013, 08:23:49 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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That is just how I feel today!  LOL

Late night bowling + allergy issues = little sleep for Chuck.  ::)

Oh well, at least the allergies are subsiding, and I'll make up the sleep tonight.

Cool cat, Chuck!   :laugh:  I guess we can all identify with him at times.

Hope you do get a better sleep tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2013, 10:41:36 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 09:21:37 am

You're welcome.  :)

Isn't there a movie where Kathleen Turner murders someone for wearing white shoes after Labor Day?

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Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner) appears to be a typical suburban housewife living with her dentist husband Eugene (Sam Waterston) and their children, Misty (Ricki Lake) and Chip (Matthew Lillard), in the suburbs of Baltimore. However, she is secretly a serial killer, murdering people over the most trivial of perceived slights, including mere faux pas.

(cut to after her trial)

Beverly is acquitted of all charges, stunning her family who vow to "never get on her nerves." Throughout the trial, Beverly had been displeased that a juror (Patricia Hearst) was wearing white shoes after Labor Day. Beverly follows her to payphone and fatally strikes her in the head with the receiver.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 10:57:39 am

That's it, Serial Mom.  ;D

I did not realize Sam Waterston was in it with her!  :laugh:

ETA: I just did a bit of research, and it's the Patricia Hearst who gets offed for wearing white shoes after Labor Day.  :laugh:

Only John Waters. ... I gotta see this movie some day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 01:39:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2013, 08:23:49 am

Oh well, at least the allergies are subsiding, and I'll make up the sleep tonight.

Mine are acting up.  >:(

I woke up this morning with badly congested sinuses and a low-grade headache. The congestion and the headache are still with me.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 04, 2013, 02:24:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 10:57:39 am

ETA: I just did a bit of research, and it's the Patricia Hearst who gets offed for wearing white shoes after Labor Day.  :laugh:

Patty Hearst? Her life is a bad movie!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 04, 2013, 04:09:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 01:39:40 pm

Mine are acting up.  >:(

I woke up this morning with badly congested sinuses and a low-grade headache. The congestion and the headache are still with me.  >:(

Sorry, Jeff.

I had some allergy symptoms, too, probably from raking a few leaves yesterday.   :(  Only the beginning!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 07:09:52 pm

Quote from: dejavu on September 04, 2013, 04:09:32 pm

Sorry, Jeff.

I had some allergy symptoms, too, probably from raking a few leaves yesterday.   :(  Only the beginning!

Thanks, Debbie. Sorry to hear of your troubles.

I suspect mine may be related to the impending change of seasons.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on September 04, 2013, 07:58:46 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 07:09:52 pm

Thanks, Debbie. Sorry to hear of your troubles.

I suspect mine may be related to the impending change of seasons.

Thanks.  That could be, about the change of seasons.

September is such a beautiful time of the year, maybe my favorite month, but it does have some drawbacks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2013, 08:18:38 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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The sad truth is I really don't drink much any more, because it has the opposite effect.  LOL  If I over-indulge, I find I toss and turn, and when I do fall asleep, it's for short periods, and then I wake up again.  Ugh.

Quote from: dejavu on September 04, 2013, 10:19:43 am

Hope you do get a better sleep tonight.

I did, thanks.  I went to bed an hour earlier, and slept straight through the night.  Feeling much better.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2013, 01:39:40 pm

Mine are acting up.  >:(

I woke up this morning with badly congested sinuses and a low-grade headache. The congestion and the headache are still with me.  >:(

I hope you have relief today!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2013, 09:07:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2013, 08:18:38 am

I hope you have relief today!   :-*

Thank you. Today is much better than yesterday.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 05, 2013, 05:07:11 pm

What does "rage on my friends" mean?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2013, 05:45:16 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 05, 2013, 05:07:11 pm

What does "rage on my friends" mean?

Well, whoever made the card left out a comma, it should read:  "Rage on, my friends".   they're telling their friends to have a great time partying.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2013, 07:26:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2013, 05:45:16 pm

Well, whoever made the card left out a comma, it should read:  "Rage on, my friends".   they're telling their friends to have a great time partying.

 :laugh: See how important commas are?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2013, 01:01:29 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2013, 07:26:17 pm

:laugh: See how important commas are?  ;D

They're a matter of life and death. Missing them can make people to cannibals.

"Let's eat Grandma!"
 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:26:21 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lOLMUN4o5ME/UFD7zOCrGRI/AAAAAAAAUjo/Muq9Dg_oI5E/s320/pastafarian+dios+religion+ateismo+colador+espaguettis.jpg)

oh, look!  A young Pastafarian!

:laugh:

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday, and pay day!  Isn't that great?  ;D  Can you tell I've been looking at the Flying Spaghetti Monster stuff online today?  LOL  Some of it is hysterical!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:27:48 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 06, 2013, 01:01:29 am

They're a matter of life and death. Missing them can make people to cannibals.

"Let's eat Grandma!"

 ;D :laugh:

It could be worse, imagine this example without the comma....


"Let's eat out, Grandma!"

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 06, 2013, 12:19:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:26:21 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lOLMUN4o5ME/UFD7zOCrGRI/AAAAAAAAUjo/Muq9Dg_oI5E/s320/pastafarian+dios+religion+ateismo+colador+espaguettis.jpg)

oh, look!  A young Pastafarian!

:laugh:

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday, and pay day!  Isn't that great?  ;D  Can you tell I've been looking at the Flying Spaghetti Monster stuff online today?  LOL  Some of it is hysterical!

Did that a couple of years ago. Loved it! ;D :laugh:
And I like that it has a serious background, showing the ridiculousness of creationism etc.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2013, 04:48:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2013, 05:45:16 pm

Well, whoever made the card left out a comma, it should read:  "Rage on, my friends".   they're telling their friends to have a great time partying.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Duh....

Ok, that proves it. Commas are important!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2013, 04:54:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:26:21 am

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oh, look!  A young Pastafarian!

So young and so devoted.....

You gotta admire the profound religious conviction of this young man!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2013, 08:22:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:27:48 am

It could be worse, imagine this example without the comma....


"Let's eat out, Grandma!"

:laugh:

Probably more fun than Granny has had in a long time!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:42:27 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 06, 2013, 04:54:46 pm

So young and so devoted.....

You gotta admire the profound religious conviction of this young man!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2013, 08:42:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2013, 08:22:37 pm

Probably more fun than Granny has had in a long time!  :laugh:

EWww ewwww ewwww!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2013, 08:42:23 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How is everyone today?

Had a busy weekend.  I saw my friends on Friday night, I was dropping off my folding tables to them, as they were having a yard sale at their house Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday I got up early, did some shopping, had my head buzzed, and then went back to my friends' place to see how the sale was going, and picked up some stuff for the apartment.

Sunday was the usual laundry day and some chores around the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2013, 08:41:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://businessphoneservice1.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/business-phone-service.jpg)

I'm watching the phone today, but not for any good reason.

I had a co-worker (M) who left in 2010.  She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  After being away for a while she dropped a lot of weight, but stopped in to see us for lunch.  After a few months she came back for another visit.  She had a lot of energy, and had gained weight back.  We were all feeling very positive for her.

Yesteray on Facebook I got a message from a mutual friend.  She had a phone call from "M" yesterday and said that she was sounding very weak and tired, and that she was calling to say "good-bye".

we both said we would call the other if either of us got any information.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 10, 2013, 03:05:05 pm

I'm sorry to hear about your friend, Chuck.   :-*

Waiting can be very hard, hope you can find something nice to do and scatter your thoughts while you're waiting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 11, 2013, 01:19:42 am

This is sad, I'm sorry to hear about it.
 :-* Chuckie

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2013, 08:10:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Ig6VXlDkY/UBfCa-EF-5I/AAAAAAAADcI/ehFFQrVZ-zM/s400/guy_bowling-13517.gif)

Last night was the official start of scoring for the league.  Update to follow on the "Striking Out" section of my blog.

Was called upon to put my poetry writing skills to good use at work yesterday.  I'm sure that most of you are familiar with the poem that talks about keeping the bathroom clean:

If you sprinkle
when you tinkle
please be neat
and wipe the seat

Well, yesterday I went to lunch with my supervisor (Maria) and she was in the ladies room on our floor.  She sits across from me and takes out her phone and says: "You need to see this"

She shows me a pic she just took, a piece of poop on the ladies room floor.

I proceed to break into laughter as she goes on and on about wanting to know who it was, which one of our female coworkers was the culprit, and whether or not they were wearing underwear.  As the pic got displayed to other cowokers, the "sprinkle/tinkle" poem was mentioned, and Maria asked me to write a second verse that would be appropriate.

I came up with this:

If you sprinkle
when you tinkle
please be neat
and wipe the seat

If when you poops
you make an 'oops'
please wipe the floor
poop's not décor!

I'm currently waiting for Maria to come in and go to the ladies room, and let me know if the cleaning crew removed the poop!

:laugh:
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 11, 2013, 12:00:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 11, 2013, 08:10:29 am

If you sprinkle
when you tinkle
please be neat
and wipe the seat

 :laugh:  :laugh: Actually, I never heard that before.  ;D

Quote

She shows me a pic she just took, a piece of poop on the ladies room floor.

 :P

Quote

I came up with this:

If when you poops
you make an 'oops'
please wipe the floor
poop's not décor!

How about this?

And when you poop
it's only proper:
Do your do-do
in the hopper!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2013, 10:33:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone today?

I am sitting in my cube, and so far it's a very quiet day, thank God, as I'm not in the mood for anything today.  LOL

I've already been here about 3 1/2 hours, and I am ready to go home!  Ugh!

It's hot and humid again today, but temps will drop tomorrow, back to the 70s!  Yah!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2013, 08:46:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

Shall we have a sexy party?


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Wow, we had some major thunder storms here yesterday!  Massive thunder and lots of lightning.  Hopefully this will cool us off, as it has been rather hot and humid the past few days.  It's supposed to be a great weekend, cool and sunny!


For those who haven't heard, Seaside Park and Seaside Heights boarwark was hit with a fast moving fire that started in an ice-cream/frozen custard stand.  The boardwalk had just been rebuilt after hurricane Sandy, and it's now destroyed, 2 dozen businesses have been damaged as well.

This USA Today story covers it all pretty well.


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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/12/seaside-nj-boardwalk-fire/2806627/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2013, 10:11:01 am

I had a co-worker (M) who left in 2010.  She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  After being away for a while she dropped a lot of weight, but stopped in to see us for lunch.  After a few months she came back for another visit.  She had a lot of energy, and had gained weight back.  We were all feeling very positive for her.

September 9th on Facebook I got a message from a mutual friend.  She had a phone call from "M" yesterday and said that she was sounding very weak and tired, and that she was calling to say "good-bye".

we both said we would call the other if either of us got any information.

I just got a phone call from my coworker.  She sounds very tired and weak.  She asked me to tell everyone "Hello", and then told me she loved me, and hung up.

I'm guessing it won't be long now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 13, 2013, 12:33:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 13, 2013, 10:11:01 am

I just got a phone call from my coworker.  She sounds very tired and weak.  She asked me to tell everyone "Hello", and then told me she loved me, and hung up.

I'm guessing it won't be long now.

 :( What a sad call this must have been not only for her, but also for you.
(((Chuck)))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 13, 2013, 05:54:22 pm

Sorry to hear that Chuckie x

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2013, 09:35:38 am

Hello Bettermost friends!



(http://iamgratefulhowareyou.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/cleaning_man.jpg)

How is everyone enjoying the weekend?  ;D

The little gif will represent me this weekend.  :laugh:  My Brokie friend (Catia) will be arriving to stay a few days on Tuesday.  I must make sure the apartment is in tip-top shape, everything is presentable, the cabinets and fridge are stocked, there is much to do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2013, 08:29:57 am

Hello Bettermost friends!



(http://www.rottenecards.com/ecards/Rottenecards_13216049_ff477yzfs7.png)

So how is everyone this fine morning?

I'm in my cube, it's "clean-up" day, as I am off the rest of the week.  I have my friend Catia coming in from Rome tomorrow, and she'll be staying with me.

;D

I have cleaned the apartment, got some supplies done, and just need to do some grocery shopping, and I'll be ready for everything!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2013, 08:40:47 pm

Hello Friends!

Catia is here with me now, so I'll be busy this week, and may not have the time to drop in and do my daily updates!

I'll miss you guys, but I'll be back!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 17, 2013, 08:46:32 pm

Salute, Catia!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 18, 2013, 01:34:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 17, 2013, 08:40:47 pm

Hello Friends!

Catia is here with me now, so I'll be busy this week, and may not have the time to drop in and do my daily updates!

I'll miss you guys, but I'll be back!  ;D

 :D
We'll miss you and your daily updates, too. :-*
Say hi to Catia and have a great time together!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 18, 2013, 04:41:39 pm

Yay for Brokie visits!!!   ;D

Have a great time with Catia, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 18, 2013, 04:44:05 pm

Come to think of it, my first Brokie visitor when I moved here was also Italian!

What's with those Italian Brokies visiting people in their new places??!!??    ;) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2013, 10:30:08 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!



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Oh, I am feeling tired!

It's Sunday night, and I dropped Catia off at the airport at about 4:30 this afternoon.  Her flight was at 7:20 and by now she is three hours into her trip.  ;D

I have tomorrow off as well, Catia called it a "recovery day"....it will actually be a chore day!  I'll be doing all the cleaning, laundry and all the stuff that I couldn't do because Catia was here.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 23, 2013, 04:33:30 pm

Oh, Catia kept you from doing chores, did she? How rude of her!   >:(


 ::) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2013, 05:57:08 pm

You are soooo bad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2013, 06:56:28 am

Hello Bettermost friends!



(http://iamgratefulhowareyou.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/cleaning_man.jpg)

Gave the apartment a quick cleaning today, apparently some sort of heat inspection is going on, so all is now in order.  ;D

Work was super busy yesterday, and I had over 200 emails waiting or me!  Ugh!  Today will be the same!

See ya later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 25, 2013, 10:31:06 pm

Hey Chuck!  Thought I'd stop by to say hi.  How has your Wednesday been?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2013, 06:07:29 pm

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I won't be updating my blog in the mornings anymore, but rather at night.  ::)

Between DCF and Facebook, my mornings are busy, so I would update BetterMost at work.  Well, lately things have been changing at work and they are being a little more strict, and have said that the computers are for business use only, so no internet anymore, or I'll get a verbal warning.  Ugh!

It's been quite rough to break that habit!  LOL, but apparently there have been issues with a few different people, as a memo went out about personal phone calls (I don't do that), appearance, overstaying lunch hours, and a few other items.  The internet was the only one that applied to me.

So now BetterMost will be updated for me each evening instead of each morning. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2013, 06:08:00 pm

Quote from: Brown Eyes on September 25, 2013, 10:31:06 pm

Hey Chuck!  Thought I'd stop by to say hi.  How has your Wednesday been?

Wednesday was better than Tuesday, and today was better than Wednesday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 26, 2013, 06:22:40 pm

Why do some people spoil things by overusing privileges?
For many years I worked in a school which was in a different phone zone to where I lived. We were allowed free access to long distance calls. Then it was discovered one teacher was making personal  calls to the other side of the country.
From then on I had to ask the office secretary if I coud make a call to book my car in for service or similar.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on September 27, 2013, 09:22:09 am

Needs must an with us all being in various timezones hopefully we wont notice too much!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2013, 09:58:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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It was a good day at work, and I was able to leave on time and get some shopping done.  Next Tuesday is a "town hall" meeting for work after hours and the dress code is "business" so I had to get a new jacket.  I got a new shirt as well.

After that I got word about the decision on gay marriage in NJ, and went to a rally at the friends' church I've mentioned in the past, and ended up offering my services for a phone bank.  I'm assuming I'll be one of those annoying people who call to ask for support.  Bleh.

Oh well, I've said I need to do more, so now I am....and perhaps my social circle will expand now even more.

Tomorrow I will work on the apartment and perhaps put up my Halloween decorations.  Sunday is laundry day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 28, 2013, 12:16:33 am

Hey, Chuck.  Sounds like you could use some cheering up.  Here's something from The Onion to get you in the mood for Halloween.  ;)  ;D

http://www.theonion.com/video/how-to-find-a-masculine-halloween-costume-for-your,14378/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 28, 2013, 09:37:24 am

I know very well it's satire and supposed to be funny, but that video was kinda painful to watch.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2013, 09:42:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, yesterday was Patsy, so today had to be Edina!   :laugh:

Halloween decorations are up in the window.  It took some doing as the lights (at first) wouldn't stay up, and then the posters I put on the windows made the interior of the apartment orange when the sun came through it, and it gave me a headache.

 :laugh:

Second attempt included making a run to the arts & crafts store and get a bunch of suction cups which are stuck to the glass, holding up the lights.   I also went back to the Halloween store, and got two light-up ghosts that are now hanging in the window.

Tomorrow is laundry day, and then I'm going to the Equality NJ headquarters and see what this phone bank thing is that I signed up for.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2013, 09:57:06 pm

Quote from: brian on September 26, 2013, 06:22:40 pm

Why do some people spoil things by overusing privileges?   For many years I worked in a school which was in a different phone zone to where I lived. We were allowed free access to long distance calls. Then it was discovered one teacher was making personal  calls to the other side of the country.   From then on I had to ask the office secretary if I coud make a call to book my car in for service or similar.  >:(

Unfortunately, there are always people who take advantage like that.  We have an expression here in America:  "If you give them an inch, they'll take a mile."  It's not so big a deal by me, I miss being on the forums, but I'll get online at home before work in the mornings, and after work at night.  More than enough time to catch up.

Quote from: Kelda on September 27, 2013, 09:22:09 am

Needs must an with us all being in various timezones hopefully we wont notice too much!

Well, if you don't see me during your day, you can see my prior posts the next morning while I'm sleeping.   :laugh:

Quote from: Meryl on September 28, 2013, 12:16:33 am

Hey, Chuck.  Sounds like you could use some cheering up.  Here's something from The Onion to get you in the mood for Halloween.  ;)  ;D

http://www.theonion.com/video/how-to-find-a-masculine-halloween-costume-for-your,14378/

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on September 28, 2013, 09:37:24 am

I know very well it's satire and supposed to be funny, but that video was kinda painful to watch.  :-\

I thought it was funny!  Although I guess there are some parents who think this way, which is sad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 28, 2013, 11:09:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 28, 2013, 09:57:06 pm

Unfortunately, there are always people who take advantage like that.  We have an expression here in America:  "If you give them an inch, they'll take a mile."  It's not so big a deal by me, I miss being on the forums, but I'll get online at home before work in the mornings, and after work at night.  More than enough time to catch up.

We have the same quote although for younger people it should be "give them a centimetre, they'll take a kilometre' which somehow does not sound the same  ;D

Actually based on your postings today (2pm my time), you are now more in my time zone. I use to find everything posted when I woke and nothing being posted in the evening. We have gone onto daylight saving today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 28, 2013, 11:14:01 pm

Just checked and Bettermost has not changed my time settings so you posted about 1pm my time. ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2013, 12:12:10 am

Well, it's late at the moment by me, it's Saturday night, just past midnight, so I'm not at work!  LOL

I'm off Saturdays and Sundays.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2013, 07:25:03 am

In Sweden we say: "Give them your little finger, and they'll take your whole hand".  Same thing.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2013, 09:47:30 am

Quote from: brian on September 28, 2013, 11:09:46 pm

We have the same quote although for younger people it should be "give them a centimetre, they'll take a kilometre' which somehow does not sound the same  ;D

Quote from: Sason on September 29, 2013, 07:25:03 am

In Sweden we say: "Give them your little finger, and they'll take your whole hand".  Same thing.  :)

Funny how different countries have different expressions for the same idea.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2013, 09:49:02 am

My apartment window before.


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and now


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without the flash



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 29, 2013, 09:54:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2013, 09:49:02 am

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Very spooky indeed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on September 29, 2013, 11:55:17 am

SO COOL, Chuck!  If only they came with cowboy hats and spurs too...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 29, 2013, 01:58:46 pm

You had me all confused. Isn't Halloween the end of October? it is still September here for one more day  ;D
They have halloween in NZ (but hardly anyone decorates) but not much at all in Australia so I just know I will be in Sydney for All Saints Day and that is still a month away.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 30, 2013, 02:50:49 am

Quote from: Sason on September 29, 2013, 07:25:03 am

In Sweden we say: "Give them your little finger, and they'll take your whole hand".  Same thing.  :)

Same here in Germany. We also use the little finger/hand metaphor. :)

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 29, 2013, 09:49:02 am

and now
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Cuuuute! :D

Like Brian, I'm also a bit surprised how early the Hallowwen business starts for you US peeps. I've also seen references to it on FB for the last two weeks. You're making a whole Halloween season out of it. :laugh:
But we're catching up. I bought my son a Halloween costume the other day.... ::)

Oh, and he's gonna wear the mask I brought home from New York, from Sleep No More.
Last year I wore it when answering the door and quite some kids didn't dare to come in. ;D
I always took it off for them of course, so they did get their candy. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on September 30, 2013, 10:39:44 am

Those of us who enjoy it here in the states REALLY enjoy it.  It's never too soon to start decorating and buying your candy.  I already have mine sitting on the counter in its orange pumpkinhead basket I carried when I was a kid.  Of course, I'll eat it all WAY before Halloween, and have to go back to the store for more........ and more..... and more.....  But hey-ho, it's the start of the holiday season -- we're SUPPOSED to gain weight.  That's why GOD made big bulky sweaters, right?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2013, 10:24:49 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!



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Well, I wish I was able to do that today at work!  It was too busy!  Ugh!  To add to it one of my coworkers was out, and I had to run the show mostly by myself.  I'm tired!  LOL

After work I ran to the tailor's and picked up the new pants that needed to be hemmed up, and then to the New Jersey United for Marriage meeting.  It went well.

Now to bed, and I'll see ya tomorrow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2013, 10:25:44 pm

Hiya Bri and Chrissi,

Yeah, we start early here for Halloween.  I'm sure that a lot of houses will be decorated this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2013, 07:17:51 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!



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Rah rah!


They're on my blog today because yesterday was a "rah rah" day for work, which is why I wasn't here yesterday.   We left work at 4, went to the event (which was at NJPAC), stayed there until just after 7:30, then had to run home, change and go bowling.  Then I woke up today realizing it's 7am, I overslept!

 :laugh:

Was a good day at work, and now I'm back online and catching up with all the forums and Facebook. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2013, 07:43:24 pm

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Ok, this didn't happen to me, but could've.

Two days ago I was driving and happened to look at the temperature gage on the dash, and I could see the needled swaying back and forth, not getting to the red section, but definitely higher that it usually goes.  I got to work and let the car cool down, and then popped the hood.

I see the reservoir that the anti-freeze/coolant goes in is empty.  I knew that wasn't good.  So I got a jug of coolant and put it in.  I noticed the engine had white splotches all over it, so it was obivousg there was a leak somewhere. 

I got to work today and decided to open the hood and see if I could find any traces of the leak.  After I got the hood open I hear 'sssssssssssssssss' and look around.  Then, on the top of the radiator, I can see a long thin crack.

::)

I dropped the car off at the shop, and walk to my parents place to see if my dad or brother can drive me to a rental place for another car.  I find out that dad is off his feet for 4 weeks, he dropped a weight on his foot, breaking his toe.  Since he can't use his car, I'm borrowing it until mine is done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 04, 2013, 09:48:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2013, 07:43:24 pm

I dropped the car off at the shop, and walk to my parents place to see if my dad or brother can drive me to a rental place for another car.  I find out that dad is off his feet for 4 weeks, he dropped a weight on his foot, breaking his toe.  Since he can't use his car, I'm borrowing it until mine is done.

Eeek about your car. Repairs always come to unexpected and cost a fortune. >:(
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to afford a new car every three years and never worry about such things?


Ouch! about your dad's toe. Hope it'll heal without further complications.
But good thing you can take his car and save the rental.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2013, 07:27:56 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 04, 2013, 09:48:40 am

Eeek about your car. Repairs always come to unexpected and cost a fortune. >:(   Wouldn't it be nice to be able to afford a new car every three years and never worry about such things?

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You can say that again, Chrissi!

My car was ready after work, and I went to pick it up.   $1,500.00 later and the car is back in my parking space.

::)

Oh well.......hard come, easy go.

This pretty much was the last nail in the coffin for me getting to Madrid.  LOL  That's ok, they'll be more Brokie events.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 05, 2013, 01:55:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 04, 2013, 07:27:56 pm

This pretty much was the last nail in the coffin for me getting to Madrid.  LOL  That's ok, they'll be more Brokie events.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

This sucks.  :(
Stupid RL demands meddling with Brokie plans. Shouldn't happen, eh? I'm sorry I won't see you in Madrid.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 05, 2013, 07:44:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2013, 07:17:51 pm

Rah rah!


They're on my blog today because yesterday was a "rah rah" day for work, which is why I wasn't here yesterday.   We left work at 4, went to the event (which was at NJPAC), stayed there until just after 7:30, then had to run home, change and go bowling.  Then I woke up today realizing it's 7am, I overslept!

 ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

What is this, some foreign language??

I don't understand ANY of this!!!

What the hell is rah rah??? ??? ???


And NJPAC???

Never Join People At Cavalry?

Naked Jack Pays Attention to Condoms?

New Job Proves Anything Crucial?

Next Journey Passes  Aisle of Condiments?


English is bad enough, but rahrahish is impossible to understand, Chuck!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 05, 2013, 07:48:25 am

Sorry about your car, Chuck.

And the unexpected and unwelcome impact on your Madrid plans... :( :( :(


Hope your father gets well soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2013, 09:00:32 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, I was tired last night!!!  I went to bed before 10PM, which I NEVER do on a Friday!  I did manage to get the apartment vacuumed last night before I passed out, and let me tell you, it needed it! :laugh: 

This Tuesday is my team's night to provide music for the bowling, so I'm thinking three CDs of parody songs......Start with Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and then move on to Weird Al's "Eat It".  Things like that.

Today I have a co-ed baby shower to go to, and then Sunday is laundry day.

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2013, 09:06:30 am

Quote from: Sason on October 05, 2013, 07:44:49 am

What the hell is rah rah??? ??? ???

And NJPAC???

NJPAC = New Jersey Performing Arts Center.



(http://www.rthotel.com/images/njpac_center.jpg)


"rah rah" is an expression regarding cheerleaders at football games.  They get the crowd worked up in between plays.   When a company does something to get its workers/employees worked up, big events of some sort, they're called "rah rah days".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 05, 2013, 09:27:46 am

I see. Thanks for explaining, Chuck. Never heard it before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 05, 2013, 05:52:00 pm

OUCH!...OUCH!.....OUCH!

I hate paying for car repairs.....the only good feeling you get, is that what you have just paid for, is probably not gonna break again too soon.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 06, 2013, 11:56:07 am

Chuck, don't know if you saw this on MSN:




Madonna reveals she was raped during early days in NYC

Oct. 4, 2013, 4:34 PM EST
Entertainment Tonight.

Though Madonna has touched briefly in earlier interviews on being a victim of rape, the pop icon goes into chilling detail about the incident in her 20s for an upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar.

The horrible incident dates back to when Madonna had just arrived in New York City in the late '70s, intending to begin her career as a professional dancer. Within her first year, an armed man forced her to engage in a sex act and she was the victim of multiple break-ins.

"New York wasn't everything I thought it would be," she writes. "It did not welcome me with open arms. The first year, I was held up at gunpoint. Raped on the roof of a building I was dragged up to with a knife in my back, and had my apartment broken into three times. I don't know why; I had nothing of value after they took my radio the first time."


"Scared s**tless" by the city, she says an indestructible drive to become an artist carried her through her roughest years in NYC.

"This wasn't anything I prepared for in Rochester, Michigan. Trying to be a professional dancer, paying my rent by posing nude for art classes, staring at people staring at me naked. Daring them to think of me as anything but a form they were trying to capture with their pencils and charcoal. I was defiant. Hell-bent on surviving. On making it. But it was hard and it was lonely, and I had to dare myself every day to keep going. Sometimes I would play the victim and cry in my shoe box of a bedroom with a window that faced a wall, watching the pigeons [expletive] on my windowsill. And I wondered if it was all worth it, but then I would pull myself together and look at a postcard of Frida Kahlo taped to my wall, and the sight of her mustache consoled me. Because she was an artist who didn't care what people thought. I admired her. She was daring. People gave her a hard time. Life gave her a hard time. If she could do it, then so could I."


Now 55 and celebrating 30 years in the business, Madonna also explores a very big turning point in her life, when she decided to adopt her a son, David, from Africa.

"I didn't know that trying to adopt a child was going to land me in another s**t storm. But it did. I was accused of kidnapping, child trafficking, using my celebrity muscle to jump ahead in the line, bribing government officials, witchcraft, you name it," she remembers. "This was an eye-opening experience. A real low point in my life. I could get my head around people giving me a hard time for simulating masturbation onstage or publishing my Sex book, even kissing Britney Spears at an awards show, but trying to save a child's life was not something I thought I would be punished for. Friends tried to cheer me up by telling me to think of it all as labor pains that we all have to go through when we give birth. This was vaguely comforting. In any case, I got through it. I survived."

To read Madonna's entire essay for Harper's Bazaar's November issue, which also delves into the subject of her famous exes, head on over to Harpersbazaar.com.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2013, 12:12:25 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.thegloss.com/files/2012/05/easy-life-sunday-morning.jpeg)

How are you all today?

I've decided to scrap the parody theme for the CDs for bowling this week.  I spent a good amount of time searching various sites, and don't have the time to find enough songs to fill three CDs.  I just go with some popular music now, a mix of styles, and work on the theme for next time.

Co-Ed baby shower to attend today, and then I need to replace my work shoes, they are in bad condition and I really need a new pair.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2013, 12:17:29 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 05, 2013, 09:27:46 am

I see. Thanks for explaining, Chuck. Never heard it before.

You're welcome, darlin'!  ;D

Quote from: Katie77 on October 05, 2013, 05:52:00 pm

OUCH!...OUCH!.....OUCH!

I hate paying for car repairs.....the only good feeling you get, is that what you have just paid for, is probably not gonna break again too soon.......

Car repairs suck!  Ugh!  Oh well, not much I can do about it.

Quote from: Mandy21 on October 06, 2013, 11:56:07 am

Chuck, don't know if you saw this on MSN:


Madonna reveals she was raped during early days in NYC

Oct. 4, 2013, 4:34 PM EST
Entertainment Tonight.

Though Madonna has touched briefly in earlier interviews on being a victim of rape, the pop icon goes into chilling detail about the incident in her 20s for an upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Hiya Mandy.  I hadn't heard the whole story, but she has said in prior interviews that she was raped, so it isn't a surprise.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2013, 06:15:25 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E7ik4q_NXFA/TJ8ELUxvzXI/AAAAAAAABCI/MLKxbkE5Ons/s1600/bearhug2.jpg)

Hope that everyone is doing well!   Monday passed by without any major issues, so I'm happy about that!  LOL

Bowling night tonight, and it's my team's night to supply the music.   I have three CDs ready to go.

Next Monday is Columbus Day, a day off of work!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2013, 06:56:52 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E7ik4q_NXFA/TJ8ELUxvzXI/AAAAAAAABCI/MLKxbkE5Ons/s1600/bearhug2.jpg)

A bear hug for Hump Day!   ;D


SO, how is everyone doing?   Work has been going well, and dad's toe is healing.  I believe I will be called on to take my mom shopping one night this week, since he can't drive.

Three day weekend is approaching, and I have no special plans.  Perhaps watch trashy tv on Monday.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2013, 07:13:08 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P1IyXq8Mvf4/T2IFgBpTrgI/AAAAAAAAFa4/9zmIUTnHCpA/s1600/DD_416_91710+DONE.jpg)

For some reason, I've been thinking today is Friday all day.  Ugh!  I don't want to go to work tomorrow.   Although, we can go to work in jeans and t-shirts tomorrow as it's "clean up" day.  We need to go through our cubes and get rid of anything that has our old bank name on it, because on the 17th we officially become "Santander".

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 10, 2013, 07:23:27 pm

It's Friday here....... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 10, 2013, 08:12:31 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on October 10, 2013, 07:23:27 pm

It's Friday here....... :o

You beat me to it  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2013, 10:51:46 pm

 Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NGFElTQZbNg/Uh__EgSuXEI/AAAAAAAAEwM/Jf1lJgyLg_c/s1600/tumblr_mgu5qqBcsK1rdd58ro1_500.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   It's Friday!!!

Today was "clean up" day at work.  We're preparing for the switch over from Sovereign to Santander, and they wanted us to clean our cubicles today, removing anything that we didn't need and getting rid of anything that had the Sovereign logo on it.

I got rid of certain "tchotchkes" in my cube.

(http://www.distributorcentral.com/websites/ThinkBigCreationsInc/images/Tchotchke.gif)

I did keep my Brokie stuff and pictures up, and moved my state magnets from eyelevel to a lower drawer where I know they are, but they are not readily visible.

Looking forward to the three day weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2013, 12:51:24 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.planebuzz.com/peanusts%20columbus%20day-1.jpg)

I hope that everyone is having a good day!

I had a good weekend.  Did some cleaning around the apartment on Saturday, and then took mom and dad shopping to Costco.

Sunday was the usual laundry day, and lunch with my family.  Also the new season of The Walking Dead started yesterday, goooooood first episode.

;D


Today is a day off work, for Columbus Day.   Just relaxing a bit today, watching some trashy TV, and about to head out and do some shopping.  I decided what to be for Halloween this year.  I wanted something easy to do and inexpensive, so I thought of a "Mousekateer" from the old Disney Mickey Mouse Club show.   Then I thought....How about a "busted up" Mousekateer?   Ripped jeans, dirty shirt, the mouse ears, be unshaven, a pack of cigarettes, a bottle of liquor filled with spring water I can swig, and maybe a syringe.

 :laugh:

I can sing to people...."M I c......K e y.....f u c k u!"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2013, 01:29:13 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.animateit.net/data/media/210/bowling3.gif)

Yup, it's bowling night.

I am meeting two of the bowlers for dinner tonight after work, and then the three of them and I are going back to my place to hang out for a bit before leaving for bowling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2013, 08:25:27 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://acieap.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/tired_clockwork_man.jpg)

Yup, that's how I feel after a late night of bowling, and it was a bad night as well, so the less said about that, the better!

 :laugh:

Managed to get online this morning for a bit, voted before work in our Senate election, and now I'm in my cube.

Catch ya later!  Hope you're all doing well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 16, 2013, 08:55:42 am

Guess I will soon feel like this, too. :laugh:
I'm working on appro for one day this Friday and if all goes well, I may start working as soon as November.
November? :o
Arrrgh, that's much too soon. But who knows if it will work with this specific job. On the phone, the boss wasn't very symatico and didn't exactly sound interested on the hours I have to offer (15 to 20 per week). He's looking for someone working 25 hours per week. Don't know if we can get together.
I'm ready to wait another month or two till my employer can offer me a job that fits my needs better.


See, now I'm babbling about myself, when all I wanted was to send you a friendly "Hi there!". :laugh:
Fingers crossed for next week's bowling. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 16, 2013, 06:04:51 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 16, 2013, 08:55:42 am

See, now I'm babbling about myself, when all I wanted was to send you a friendly "Hi there!". :laugh:

I'm happy you babbled!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2013, 09:13:48 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i.forbesimg.com/media/lists/companies/banco-santander_416x416.jpg)

Today was the day that my bank switched from Sovereign Bank to Santander Bank.   Got online at work and had to change my email signature,  and my voicemail message.  ;D

Work went well, and had an easy evening.  Tomorrow is Friday and pay day.  ;D

No big plans for Sunday, Saturday is my niece's baby shower.  She's currently 35 weeks pregnant.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 17, 2013, 11:51:47 pm

I had not heard of Santander bank (they do not have branches in Australia or NZ) until I stayed overnight in Santander in 2011 before catching the ferry from Spain to England. Then I began to see them everywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 18, 2013, 06:46:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 16, 2013, 06:04:51 pm

I'm happy you babbled!  ;D

Yeah Chrissie......Babbling is cool......especially on here......I do it all the time.....sometimes I think this forum should be called "Babblemost"..... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2013, 08:32:32 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NGFElTQZbNg/Uh__EgSuXEI/AAAAAAAAEwM/Jf1lJgyLg_c/s1600/tumblr_mgu5qqBcsK1rdd58ro1_500.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  It's Friday, and payday! 

Do you all have good plans for the weekend?  My Sunday is open, Saturday is my niece Shana's baby shower.  I'll need to get a gift card for her!

Quote from: brian on October 17, 2013, 11:51:47 pm

I had not heard of Santander bank (they do not have branches in Australia or NZ) until I stayed overnight in Santander in 2011 before catching the ferry from Spain to England. Then I began to see them everywhere.

They were looking for a way to break into the American market, so they merged with Sovereign.  For a while we had a dual logo and were "Sovereign/Santander", and as of yesterday, the Sovereign went away and now we're "Santander".

Quote from: Katie77 on October 18, 2013, 06:46:28 am

Yeah Chrissie......Babbling is cool......especially on here......I do it all the time.....sometimes I think this forum should be called "Babblemost"..... ::)

:laugh:

So, should we have a Tower of Babblemost?  ;D

(http://socks-studio.com/img/blog/babel-16.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2013, 10:17:26 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rZ3_LGcl7Qc/SrstUBnqnsI/AAAAAAAACoc/AncI4XO9faw/s400/Man-Doing-Laundry-Putting-Clothes-In-Washer-Photo.jpg)

Yup!  It's laundry night here.  I have chores I need to get done tomorrow,  so I have to get the laundry done today.  The last load is in the dryer now, and mom and dad have gone to bed.

Today was my niece Shana's baby shower, and it was done very well.  kudos to my sister-in-law and niece for pulling it off.  Buffet-style meal with Italian food, music, cookies and cake, open bar, and Shana and Derek got a lot of gifts.  A baby spa, car seat, stroller, crib, diapers, clothes, bibs, "baby care kit" (think like a first aid kit, but for babies) and numerous gift cards.

I gave her a gift card to Babies R Us, and a figuring of a guardian angel holding a baby.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2013, 06:18:09 am

Glad you had a nice time, Chuck.

I don't know much about baby showers, we don't have them.

As I understand it you celebrate the baby before it's actually born?

Does everybody do that, or is it just some people?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2013, 01:05:45 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-sleep-its-sunday.png)

Oh, sleeping in is good!

Nice, quiet Sunday here.  I did my laundry yesterday, and can now just spend the day doing what I please.  ;D   

The leaves are really starting to change colors here, and it's really looking and feeling like autumn now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2013, 01:17:20 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 20, 2013, 06:18:09 am

Glad you had a nice time, Chuck.

I don't know much about baby showers, we don't have them.

As I understand it you celebrate the baby before it's actually born?

Does everybody do that, or is it just some people?

*from Wikipedia*


In some countries, a baby shower is a way to celebrate the pending or recent birth of a child by presenting gifts to the parents at a party.

The term shower is often assumed to mean that the expectant mother is "showered" with gifts. The related custom bridal shower may have derived its name from the custom in Victorian times for the presents to be put inside a parasol, which when opened would "shower" the bride-to-be with gifts.

Traditionally, baby showers were given only for the family's first child, and only women were invited. The original intent was for women to share wisdom and lessons on the art of becoming a mother.[citation needed] Over time, it has become common to hold them for subsequent or adopted children. It is not uncommon for a parent to have more than one baby shower, such as one with friends and another with co-workers.

Baby showers are an alternative to other European celebrations of nativity such as Baptisms. However, these can tend to be less materialistic as what is commonly known as a baby shower in the twenty-first century.

According to etiquette authority Miss Manners, because the party centers on gift-giving, the baby shower is typically arranged and hosted by a close friend rather than a member of the family, since it is considered rude for families to beg for gifts on behalf of their members.  However, this custom varies by culture or region and in some it is expected and customary for a close female family member to host the baby shower, often the grandmother.

There is no set rule for when or where showers are to be held. The number of guests and style of entertainment are determined by the host. Most hosts invite only women to baby showers, although there is no firm rule requiring this. If the shower is held after the baby's birth, then the baby is usually brought, too. Showers typically include food but not a full meal.

Some hosts arrange baby-themed activities, such as games to taste baby foods or to guess the baby's birth date or sex.

Guests bring small gifts for the expectant mother. Typical gifts related to babies include diapers, blankets, baby bottles, clothes, and toys. It is common to open the gifts during the party.

A possible decoration or gift is the baby diaper cake. To make one, diapers and other typical baby supplies are arranged to look like a tiered wedding cake.


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Blue-yellow-diaper-cake.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2013, 03:49:22 pm

Ok, thanks Chuck (and wiki  ;D)

It all makes sense, to celebrate a new baby in way or the other is probably a tradition everywhere.

The only part I don't get is the fact that you celebrate the baby before it's safely arrived.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 21, 2013, 01:36:49 am

Quote from: Sason on October 20, 2013, 03:49:22 pm

The only part I don't get is the fact that you celebrate the baby before it's safely arrived.

Yeah, I find that strange, too. After the baby is born, you celebrate the new life as much as its safe arrival.
Celebrating beforehand is like jinxinging it, bringing on bad luck.

You don't say congrats to someome before their birthday.
You don't say good luck to someone involved in a stage production.
You don't celebrate a new baby before it's born.

In regard to gifts, it makes sense to get the equipment before you need it of course.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2013, 08:29:36 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/the-return-of-monday.jpg)

Yes, here we are, back at Monday.  Oh well.....the week will fly by, and the weekend will be here soon enough!

Friday I got chores and shopping done, Saturday was the baby shower and laundry, and Sunday was a rest day, I sat around and did nothing.

This week my supervisor (Maria) is out of the office, taking courses in Boston, and will be back on Friday.  ;D  I'm hoping for a quiet week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2013, 08:37:36 am

Quote from: Sason on October 20, 2013, 03:49:22 pm

The only part I don't get is the fact that you celebrate the baby before it's safely arrived.

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 21, 2013, 01:36:49 am

Yeah, I find that strange, too. After the baby is born, you celebrate the new life as much as its safe arrival.

Celebrating beforehand is like jinxinging it, bringing on bad luck.

You don't say congrats to someome before their birthday.  You don't say good luck to someone involved in a stage production.  You don't celebrate a new baby before it's born.

In regard to gifts, it makes sense to get the equipment before you need it of course.

I think with medical advances lately, it has cut down the hesitation to hold one before.  Now we have amnio tests, pre-natal care, sonograms, 3-D sonograms, there have even been in-utero operations successfully done, so yes, there is still a chance of tradegy, but with all the monitoring that goes on prior, people know that the baby's developemet is going well an all should be fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 22, 2013, 02:18:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 21, 2013, 08:37:36 am

I think with medical advances lately, it has cut down the hesitation to hold one before.  Now we have amnio tests, pre-natal care, sonograms, 3-D sonograms, there have even been in-utero operations successfully done, so yes, there is still a chance of tradegy, but with all the monitoring that goes on prior, people know that the baby's developemet is going well an all should be fine.

You never know. What you said is all correct, it minimizes the risks compared to earlier times. But it can also be a rope of sand. When having a baby and giving birth you're always at god's (nature's) mercy. This still true today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2013, 08:01:20 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PD8RD7F48CE/UPfZd68Tx9I/AAAAAAAADOo/443M6-Egjpg/s1600/busy+2.gif)

Yup, that's me this week.  Work isn't exceptionally busy, but I am trying to stay on top of things, as I'm out of the office on Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

;D

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2013, 09:38:40 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 22, 2013, 02:18:28 am

You never know. What you said is all correct, it minimizes the risks compared to earlier times. But it can also be a rope of sand. When having a baby and giving birth you're always at god's (nature's) mercy. This still true today.

Being a guy, I've never been invited to a baby shower (thank God!  :laugh: ). But also coming from a working-class background, I always figured they were not so much a celebration of the baby as a way for the expectant mother's friends to help her be prepared for when the baby is born. When my mother was invited to them, they weren't for the men in the family. It seems a little late to wait till after the baby is born to make sure you have plenty of diapers (nappies to some of you), baby clothes, receiving blankets, and other baby care items on hand. I'm sure it can be pretty expensive to gather all that stuff and have it ready for the birth. It always seemed to me to be a way for people of limited means to help an expectant mother of limited means. But maybe times have changed the meaning and purpose. "In my day/where I come from"  :laugh: men weren't invited to bridal showers, either. That's what bachelor parties were for.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 23, 2013, 02:07:05 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2013, 09:38:40 am

But also coming from a working-class background, I always figured they were not so much a celebration of the baby as a way for the expectant mother's friends to help her be prepared for when the baby is born.

Makes sense of course. When we married I was pregnant with my first child and we had lived together for some years at that point. So our household was already well-equipped and we didn't need stuff like another set of china or an electric knife ( ;D). So we didn't have a bridal registry, but had a list at a baby market instead. Same purpose.

And re the money-saving factor: in my family (and I guess in most families) it's still tradition today to give baby-stuff from one family to the next. I know that all my cousins and I slept in the same wicker-basket as babies (good planning, time-wise, lol). And for my kids I borrowed the crib from one of my cousins, which I gave her back when she had another child. The christening robe and lots of everyday stuff was also shared.
To this day I get big packages with clothing for my two younger children two or three times a year from my cousins and SIL.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2013, 08:45:35 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PD8RD7F48CE/UPfZd68Tx9I/AAAAAAAADOo/443M6-Egjpg/s1600/busy+2.gif)

Yup, keeping the pic from yesterday!  It's not really all that busy, but since I'm out of the office Friday, Monday and Tuesday, I'm trying to make sure I am on top of everything and all is done.

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on October 24, 2013, 10:12:51 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 23, 2013, 02:07:05 am

I know that all my cousins and I slept in the same wicker-basket as babies

Need clarification on this.  Is that a normal European thing?  How could you move around at all, or was that the point that you couldn't?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:32:05 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on October 24, 2013, 10:12:51 am

Need clarification on this.  Is that a normal European thing?  How could you move around at all, or was that the point that you couldn't?

I don't think she meant they all slept in the basket at the same time.  It was a basket that was handed down to the next new mother.  Some baskets are quite large and could easily hold a baby.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:36:47 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://uluselsupermartf.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/happy-happy-happy-hfyid5o0.gif)

Today is my Friday!  ;D   I have tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday off work! 

So far today, things are going my way!  Everything I needed to be working on is just about done, and if the day continues to be this slow, I will be able to get the rest of my stuff done, and leave at my usual time.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 08:51:27 pm

1 pair of jeans - check
1 white t-shirt - check
5 black letters that spell "Chuck" - check
1 bottle of vodka - check
1 syringe - check
1 pack of cigarettes - check
1 set of Mickey Mouse ears - check

My Halloween costume as a "busted up" Mouseketeer is all set.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 24, 2013, 09:20:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 08:51:27 pm

1 pair of jeans - check
1 white t-shirt - check
5 black letters that spell "Chuck" - check
1 bottle of vodka - check
1 syringe - check
1 pack of cigarettes - check
1 set of Mickey Mouse ears - check

My Halloween costume as a "busted up" Mouseketeer is all set.

I cant wait to see a photo of all that put together......have fun Chucky....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:40:00 pm

Something new to hang up in my kitchen.

;D

Two of the guys I've become friends with on the bowling league made me this decorative tray.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/tray_zps330c4ae1.jpg)


I'll be hanging it up on the wall of the kitchen when I get back from Boston this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2013, 12:36:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:40:00 pm

Something new to hang up in my kitchen.

;D

Two of the guys I've become friends with on the bowling league made me this decorative tray.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/tray_zps330c4ae1.jpg)

I'll be hanging it up on the wall of the kitchen when I get back from Boston this weekend.

With glitter! Henry will be so proud of you! ;D :laugh:
The tray looks cute. First time I ever heard of a decorative tray though. 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2013, 12:53:51 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on October 24, 2013, 10:12:51 am

Need clarification on this.  Is that a normal European thing?  How could you move around at all, or was that the point that you couldn't?

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:32:05 am

I don't think she meant they all slept in the basket at the same time.  It was a basket that was handed down to the next new mother.  Some baskets are quite large and could easily hold a baby.

What Chuck said.  ;D
The "good planning" part referred to the fact that in my (extended) family the babies were born with an age-gap that allowed the basket to be handed around from one family to the next; 1960, 1961, 63, 64, etc).
And yes, the basket was big enough for a new baby (like a cradle). Later, when they get bigger and more mobile babies sleep in a cot/crib.

My aunt later used the baby basket as a fairly big laundry basket.  
Now that I think about it, that's real quality, eh? Serving seven times in ten years as a crib, then serving as laundry basket for years on end. Wow. Now I'm tempted to say 'they don't make quality like this anymore' - but then I would feel old :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 25, 2013, 01:04:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 08:51:27 pm

1 pair of jeans - check
1 white t-shirt - check
5 black letters that spell "Chuck" - check
1 bottle of vodka - check
1 syringe - check
1 pack of cigarettes - check
1 set of Mickey Mouse ears - check

My Halloween costume as a "busted up" Mouseketeer is all set.

You need a cape! Musketeers had capes, and so do mouseketeers. And a twirled mustache, err, mousetache. ;D ;)
Waitin' for the photos next week..... 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2013, 09:44:47 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 23, 2013, 02:07:05 am

And re the money-saving factor: in my family (and I guess in most families) it's still tradition today to give baby-stuff from one family to the next. I know that all my cousins and I slept in the same wicker-basket as babies (good planning, time-wise, lol). And for my kids I borrowed the crib from one of my cousins, which I gave her back when she had another child. The christening robe and lots of everyday stuff was also shared.
To this day I get big packages with clothing for my two younger children two or three times a year from my cousins and SIL.

Yeah, I know in my family things like cribs, high chairs, and play pens got passed around. I don't remember hearing anyone speak of it as a tradition, more a matter of that stuff being expensive, and a baby grows out of it before it's worn out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 25, 2013, 09:46:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:40:00 pm

I'll be hanging it up on the wall of the kitchen when I get back from Boston this weekend.

Have a good trip. New England can be lovely this time of year.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 25, 2013, 04:10:16 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 22, 2013, 02:18:28 am

You never know. What you said is all correct, it minimizes the risks compared to earlier times. But it can also be a rope of sand. When having a baby and giving birth you're always at god's (nature's) mercy. This still true today.

I totally agree, Chrissi. Unfortunately, tragedies around child birth still happen, albeit not as often.

I'm pretty sure almost every pregnant woman, in at least some tiny corner of her brain, has a fear that the baby will be born not healthy, or even still born.

Here, most people do what you do: families and close friends will hand down all kinds of used baby clothes and equipment before the baby is born.
But nobody in their right mind will give the parents an actual present until after the birth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 25, 2013, 04:17:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 08:51:27 pm

1 pair of jeans - check
1 white t-shirt - check
5 black letters that spell "Chuck" - check
1 bottle of vodka - check
1 syringe - check
1 pack of cigarettes - check
1 set of Mickey Mouse ears - check

I'm sure Ang will notice you in the audience!
Good thinking, Chuck!

Quote

My Halloween costume as a "busted up" Mouseketeer is all set.

oh....I thought it was your packing list for Boston....   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 25, 2013, 04:19:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 24, 2013, 11:40:00 pm

Something new to hang up in my kitchen.

;D

Two of the guys I've become friends with on the bowling league made me this decorative tray.



(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/tray_zps330c4ae1.jpg)


I'll be hanging it up on the wall of the kitchen when I get back from Boston this weekend.

What a lovely gift!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 25, 2013, 06:56:32 pm

Over hear, Baby Showers are definitely becoming more popular. Was never a thing even 5 years ago but I had a surprise baby shower, and its really an excuse for a get together before the baby comes and to play a few silly party games and eat cakes... no boys allowed though! I did get presents at the shower but these tended to be small mindings.

Over hear people think its bad luck to have prams in the house before the baby is born for some reason.. so my Mum kept Naylan's pram at hers until he was born - she was insistent!

There was a news article recently about the Finnish set up. Kids in Finland sleep in a cardboard box for a few months which is provided by the state -


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22751415


Anyway! Off the baby topic! Hello Chuck.. sorry I've been lax at coming around laterly but now I'm all caught up.. I have just made up some Halloween bags 30 or so) all ready for next Thursday and the kids I expect to arrive at my doorstep! As Suse says, I need to see this grown up mousekeeter costume!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 26, 2013, 05:17:32 am

Quote from: Kelda on October 25, 2013, 06:56:32 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22751415

Anyway! Off the baby topic!

Have to go back to the baby topic for a moment:
What a wonderful thing the baby box is! :D

From the article:
We now live in Helsinki and have just had our second child, Annika. She did get a free box from the Finnish state. This felt to me like evidence that someone cared, someone wanted our baby to have a good start in life. And now when I visit friends with young children it's nice to see we share some common things. It strengthens that feeling that we are all in this together.


I know such a box can't solve the world's problems, but just imagine all pregnant women in the world getting such a box. Wow. Think of all the teenage moms in the US, often coming from poor backgrounds themselves and with no social net worth the name. Think of really poor countries, developping countries. Such a box can't provide equality of opportunity in the long run, of course. But it can be such a big help and a wonderful symbol at the beginning of a new life.
Imagine all the Christian charities giving out such boxes instead of putting millions in anti-sex and anti-abortion campaigns (keep the bible out of and the condoms in the boxes!). Now that would be real, selfless charity and could prevent abortions maybe as good as all your campaigns.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 26, 2013, 05:33:05 am

I learned about the Finnish baby box only recently, about a year ago. Such a great idea!

It started in the 1930s, to decrease infant mortality. Finland was a poor country back then, and the box from
the government provided all babies with a starting kit that would equal out the difference between rich and poor babies' start in life.

Here's a list of the content of the box today (from the article):

Mattress, mattress cover, undersheet, duvet cover, blanket, sleeping bag/quilt
Box itself doubles as a crib
Snowsuit, hat, insulated mittens and booties
Light hooded suit and knitted overalls
Socks and mittens, knitted hat and balaclava
Bodysuits, romper suits and leggings in unisex colours and patterns
Hooded bath towel, nail scissors, hairbrush, toothbrush, bath thermometer, nappy cream, wash cloth
Cloth nappy set and muslin squares
Picture book and teething toy
Bra pads, condoms

Nice present from the government, eh?   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on October 26, 2013, 06:51:24 am

In Australia, the government gives you $5,000 for your first child and $3,000 for second or more child....it is paid in 13 payments every two weeks ....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 26, 2013, 08:37:14 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 26, 2013, 05:17:32 am

Have to go back to the baby topic for a moment:
What a wonderful thing the baby box is! :D

From the article:
We now live in Helsinki and have just had our second child, Annika. She did get a free box from the Finnish state. This felt to me like evidence that someone cared, someone wanted our baby to have a good start in life. And now when I visit friends with young children it's nice to see we share some common things. It strengthens that feeling that we are all in this together.


I know such a box can't solve the world's problems, but just imagine all pregnant women in the world getting such a box. Wow. Think of all the teenage moms in the US, often coming from poor backgrounds themselves and with no social net worth the name. Think of really poor countries, developping countries. Such a box can't provide equality of opportunity in the long run, of course. But it can be such a big help and a wonderful symbol at the beginning of a new life.
Imagine all the Christian charities giving out such boxes instead of putting millions in anti-sex and anti-abortion campaigns (keep the bible out of and the condoms in the boxes!). Now that would be real, selfless charity and could prevent abortions maybe as good as all your campaigns.

Its a fab box :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2013, 10:42:41 pm

Back from Boston, had a great time!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2013, 10:55:13 pm

Received another gift for the apartment, this one for the bathroom.  ;D

A Brokie (my big bro Paul) gave me this for the bathroom.

;D



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/towel.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2013, 03:47:42 am

Quote from: Zombie Twist on October 28, 2013, 10:55:13 pm

Received another gift for the apartment, this one for the bathroom.  ;D

A Brokie (my big bro Paul) gave me this for the bathroom.

;D

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/towel.jpg)

 :o
Is it a towel?

You got this from Paul? That's true love. Brokies are best! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2013, 05:01:04 am

Hey Chuckie, I can't see much but black on your avatar. Snatched it from your FB wall and brightened it up.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Banner/HalloweenTwist_zpseb4df743.jpg) (http://s575.photobucket.com/user/Penthesilea09/media/Banner/HalloweenTwist_zpseb4df743.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2013, 09:07:42 am

Thanks Chrissi!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2013, 06:37:04 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/21CC2694A-D17C-76B5-ACB29E002B3EA49D.jpg)

Yup!  It's Mischief Night.  LOL  I am staying indoors tonight.  Everything I needed to get done I got done, and now I'm safe, away from toilet paper, eggs, shaving cream, and all the other stuff that goes on.

I'm meeting friends tomorrow just to hang out, and have fun on Halloween, looking forward to it.

Work was not too crazy after being away for the weekend, although there were 130 emails waiting for me.  bleh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 30, 2013, 07:14:33 pm

130.. wheesh!

Enjoy Halloween!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2013, 07:57:12 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.aldiko.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/halloween3tt9.gif)

So, a happy Halloween to you all!

I can't wait for the weekend, just so I can clean up and rest!  LOL  I did some mild cleaning on Friday morning before leaving for Boston, but of course when I got home I just dumped stuff around, and didn't put it where it belongs.  Now aside from my usual cleaning, I need to deal with the trip stuff too.

 ::) :laugh:

I'm going to a friend's house tonight, have a bit of dinner and give candy to trick-or-treaters.  She asked me to bring a tray of cookies, so I picked some Halloween ones up today on the way to work.

How is everyone else doing?

Quote from: Kelda on October 30, 2013, 07:14:33 pm

130.. wheesh!

Enjoy Halloween!

I know!  Sometimes I see that many emails and wonder if it's even worth it for me to go on vacation, with the work that piles up when I'm gone.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 31, 2013, 02:11:14 pm

Happy Halloween,
Chuckie!

(http://www.expertcomics.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elvira.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2013, 05:18:55 pm

Quote from: Zombie Twist on October 28, 2013, 10:55:13 pm

Received another gift for the apartment, this one for the bathroom.  ;D

A Brokie (my big bro Paul) gave me this for the bathroom.

;D



(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/towel.jpg)

 :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2013, 05:19:58 pm

Quote from: Morticia's Nightmare on October 29, 2013, 05:01:04 am

Hey Chuckie, I can't see much but black on your avatar. Snatched it from your FB wall and brightened it up.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Banner/HalloweenTwist_zpseb4df743.jpg) (http://s575.photobucket.com/user/Penthesilea09/media/Banner/HalloweenTwist_zpseb4df743.jpg.html)

*runs screaming from computer and turns in Brokie card*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2013, 10:02:53 pm

Quote from: Bunny Darko on October 31, 2013, 02:11:14 pm

Happy Halloween,
Chuckie!

(http://www.expertcomics.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elvira.jpg)

Thanks!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2013, 10:03:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 31, 2013, 05:19:58 pm

*runs screaming from computer and turns in Brokie card*

chicken!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2013, 08:08:29 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.fumcbelton.org/allsaint.jpg)

I believe that today is a holiday for all or some of the Euros, correct?  Just another day here, on a secular level.  Catholic schools are closed, and those who practice have a "holy day of obligation" to observe.

For those who have never heard the term, in the Catholic Church, holy days of obligation or holidays of obligation, less commonly called feasts of precept, are the days on which, as canon 1247 of the Code of Canon Law states:

On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass.

Moreover they are to abstain from those works and affairs which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body.

I think Mom and Dad will be at mass today.

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 01, 2013, 09:03:40 am

Well after that descriptive narrative I think I should go to mass too.....even though i am not a catholic.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 01, 2013, 03:45:24 pm

It may not be the same all over Europe, but here in Sweden tomorrow is the actualy holiday.
Since most people are off work on Saturdays anyway, it doesn't make any real difference.
Except one: I won't get my daily paper tomorrow!  >:(

I think a lot of people (Christians) put candles on the graves of their loved ones.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2013, 06:32:47 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on November 01, 2013, 09:03:40 am

Well after that descriptive narrative I think I should go to mass too.....even though i am not a catholic.... ::)

:laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 03, 2013, 04:44:01 pm

Not a holiday here :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2013, 09:05:03 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tg2A-aWmE3Q/TOFy5NHfTUI/AAAAAAAAAGA/M6gEaGqwD_0/s400/monday.jpg)

Well, I wish I had that option, but unfortunately, I must work, so here I am, in my cube on a Monday morning.

It's pretty quiet here in the office, which (of course) is not a problem.  LOL  Next Monday is a bank holiday (Veteran's Day) so I'll have a nice three-day weekend.  No problem there either.

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 05, 2013, 02:04:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 04, 2013, 09:05:03 am

How is everyone?

Like this:

Quote

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tg2A-aWmE3Q/TOFy5NHfTUI/AAAAAAAAAGA/M6gEaGqwD_0/s400/monday.jpg)

 :laugh:
Oh well, it's Tuesday morning over here. Dark, cold and rainy outside - did I happen to mention that I hate winter? I ought to go South. Go someplace warm, like Mexico Spain, Turkey, Italy, Greece. Wonder how the weather is in Turkey right now, in the area we spent out last summer holidays...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2013, 09:04:53 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://stoptalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/shhh2.jpg)

I'm being sneaky at the moment.  There is one other person here with me, so I'm not supposed to be here.  LOL  :laugh:   However, his cubicle is in front of me, so when he comes out I have plenty of time to minimize the window and open another one, one that is work related.

Chilly morning in NJ, and tonight is bowling night.  Hope it's a good one!  Got some new work pants yesterday, need to drop them off at the tailor today to get them hemmed up.

Chrissi, you had your summer, now give us our late autumn and winter!   :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 06, 2013, 01:44:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2013, 09:04:53 am

Chrissi, you had your summer, now give us our late autumn and winter!   :laugh:  :-*

I'd be so glad to leave it to you. That is in the US, thousands of miles away from me! ;D
You can keep it forever, if you want, I don't need it back. :laugh:


Happy Hump Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 06, 2013, 07:28:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2013, 09:04:53 am

I'm being sneaky at the moment.  There is one other person here with me, so I'm not supposed to be here.  LOL  :laugh:   However, his cubicle is in front of me, so when he comes out I have plenty of time to minimize the window and open another one, one that is work related.

Although I worked on a computer in the last 10 years I worked, all that the comptuer was programmed for was WORK....it never had Windows, or the ability to send emails etc...and I have often wondered how much work I would have got done if I had had that ability......I wonder if I could have resisted the temptation enough to keep my job, and often wonder now, how many work hours are spent in the world doing non-work acitivities on a work computer....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2013, 09:03:24 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/00502.jpg)

Yup, it's my usual tired Wednesday!  LOL  Hope you are all doing well!

Quote from: Katie77 on November 06, 2013, 07:28:38 am

Although I worked on a computer in the last 10 years I worked, all that the comptuer was programmed for was WORK....it never had Windows, or the ability to send emails etc...and I have often wondered how much work I would have got done if I had had that ability......I wonder if I could have resisted the temptation enough to keep my job, and often wonder now, how many work hours are spent in the world doing non-work acitivities on a work computer....

Truth is, I'm not on the internet at work as much as I used to be, when Brokie Fever was in full swing!  :laugh:

There are some who really abuse it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2013, 09:31:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/00502.jpg)

Don't need to use a 'hide-away' desk today, I'm actually feeling pretty rested.  I went to bed my usual time, slept straight through, and then reset the alarm for an extra half hour's sleep.  LOL

Hope everyone is doing well!  What's new and exciting for everyone?

We're almost at the end of the first week of November, bringing me closer to the day I become a great uncle.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 07, 2013, 03:42:07 pm

I need one of those desks, Chuck.   :P

Are they available on e-bay, ya think?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 07, 2013, 05:12:32 pm

I'm the same chuck as the policies are much stricter.. now If I want to surf I tend to try and do most of it on my phone when at work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2013, 09:27:11 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.pxleyes.com/images/contests/autumn%20trees/fullsize/autumn%20trees_4ae72e5a78ddf.jpg)

I love the fall colors, and there is a row of trees at the edge of our building's parking lot that are a fantastic shade of red. 

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  I have some stuff to do, and on Sunday I'm going to the brother and sister-in-law's place for a football game and "birthday" celebration for dad.  It's not his birthday until January.   Dad was a Marine, and November 10th is the foundation day for the Marine Corps, so we have a small birthday party for him to commemerate that date.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2013, 09:28:42 am

Quote from: Sason on November 07, 2013, 03:42:07 pm

I need one of those desks, Chuck.   :P

Are they available on e-bay, ya think?

Can't you just get one from Ikea?  :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on November 07, 2013, 05:12:32 pm

I'm the same chuck as the policies are much stricter.. now If I want to surf I tend to try and do most of it on my phone when at work!

The only time I look at the internet and forums now at work is generally early in the morning when no one else is around.  Other than that, I avoid them, unless I'm the only one in the office, then I peek in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2013, 10:35:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 08, 2013, 09:28:42 am

The only time I look at the internet and forums now at work is generally early in the morning when no one else is around.  Other than that, I avoid them, unless I'm the only one in the office, then I peek in.

So that explains why you've been so uncharacteristically quiet. ...  8)  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 09, 2013, 09:40:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 08, 2013, 09:28:42 am

Can't you just get one from Ikea?  :laugh:

If they don't alerady sell them, they should!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2013, 07:50:19 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/tgf_zps24c61956.jpg)

That's the new flag I picked up today, and it's now in the window of my apartment, I got it while shopping for Christmas stuff for the windows.

Been a quiet weekend so far......Didn't do much last night, today was just shopping.  Tomorrow I'll be with the family for a bit, and Monday is a day off, I'll do the laundry that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2013, 07:51:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2013, 10:35:16 am

So that explains why you've been so uncharacteristically quiet. ...  8)  ;D  :-*

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/ignoresmiley.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2013, 09:33:38 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://media3.s-nbcnews.com/j/ap/travel%20trip%20myrtle%20beach%20wheel-1532109803_v2.grid-5x2.jpg)

No, I'm not longing for summer days.   :laugh:

I posted this pic because last night on Logo they ran a documentary show called "What?!" and it showcases a different weird thing each week.

Last night's episode was about people who fall in love with objects.  It had a woman who "married" a ferris wheel, one who was in love with the Eiffel Tower, one with the Statue of Liberty, and a man who was having an intimate relationship with his car.

::)

stories like this make me feel more normal.  :laugh:

weekend was good, went shopping, saw the family, did laundry, and picked up a small artificial christmas tree for the apartment.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 12, 2013, 03:46:10 pm

I've read about the woman who's married to the Eiffel Tower.

A couple of years ago in the next town over from me, they caught a man who raped ladies' bikes.
The proof was they found his semen on the saddles.
His defense was, they're so sexy he couldn't resist.

I guess it takes all kinds....   ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 12, 2013, 05:37:45 pm

We had a news item here a couple of days ago about a man who had sex with a life raft....... :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2013, 08:10:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 12, 2013, 03:46:10 pm

A couple of years ago in the next town over from me, they caught a man who raped ladies' bikes.
The proof was they found his semen on the saddles.
His defense was, they're so sexy he couldn't resist.

I guess it takes all kinds....   ::) ::)

Quote from: Katie77 on November 12, 2013, 05:37:45 pm

We had a news item here a couple of days ago about a man who had sex with a life raft....... :o :o

lmao!  I hadn't heard about those two stories!   That's too funny!  Perhaps nature's way of thinning the herd?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2013, 09:20:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q24y5xPZ7Wk/T2WW-1RoZnI/AAAAAAAAA6c/5f-TEtc2hMs/s1600/im_so_tired_today-1592.jpg)

Yup!  Another night of bowling has passed, and I'm in another tired Wednesday morning.   :laugh:

Babywatch 2013 is in full swing.....My niece Shana is due on 11/30, so the baby can come any time from 11/16 - 12/14.  Being that today is the 13th, we're nearing the first 2 week window.

;D

Her last check-up said the baby was at a healthy way, already in position, but she's not dialated yet.  she wants him out!  I told her to let him marinate as long as he needs to.

 :laugh:

I may be going out Friday with friends from the bowling league, it's kinda 'up in the air' at the moment.  Other than that, it's the usual here!

Happy Hump Day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2013, 09:42:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, not alone from the Brokies!  I want to be left alone at work!  LMAO

I've been here just over 90 minutes and I've already had three people come to me looking for stuff, and about 20 emails that needed to be dealt with. 

Bleh!

How is everyone else doing?  Anyone got plans for the weekend?

I'm going out with some people from the bowling league on Friday, we're bowling, then dinner.  After that the rest of the weekend appears quiet.

For now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 14, 2013, 05:38:55 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well you were obviously left alone long enough to do that wonderful montage of "I want to be alone".

(now that would take me all day to work out how to do)

Have a great weekend Chuck......xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2013, 07:50:51 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on November 14, 2013, 05:38:55 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well you were obviously left alone long enough to do that wonderful montage of "I want to be alone".

I didn't make that, I found it on google.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2013, 09:30:35 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Ahhhh, the happines of pay day!

And then the depression once the money is all doled out to where it needs to be, and it's not in your pocket!   :laugh:

TGIF Brokies!  How is everyone today?

I'm meeting with some of the bowlers tonight, and doing some dinner.  After that, the weekend is wide open.  :)

"Baby watch" is still going on, no moves from little Trenton Scott to leave my niece's womb, so he's keeping us wating for a while.  His official due date is Nov. 30th, but with the two week window on either side, tomorrow would be the first day he could be 'due'.   She wants him out.  I told her to let him maninate as long as he needs to.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 15, 2013, 03:56:43 pm

Enjoy your evening out!

I don't have plans for the weekend. Since we already had a quiet weekend last week, I'll dregde up something. Maybe a small daytrip with the younger kids and doggie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 15, 2013, 06:22:56 pm

 Hi, Chuck!  Have fun on your night out.

Hi, all BetterMostians.   ;D   Nice to see you here.

I finally got over here to catch up since mid-September, after being gone a long time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 15, 2013, 07:55:47 pm

Hi Chuck, Why did I think of you when reading our local paper this morning? ;D

Zombies worrying school's principal

Sat, 16 Nov 2013

Zombies are causing problems at Pembroke School in Oamaru, through a television show which is affecting children's education.

Pembroke School principal Brent Godfery became concerned about his pupils watching The Walking Dead after seeing them ''walking around pretending to be zombies''.

He asked a class how many pupils had watched the show and was surprised when about a third of them put their hands up.

He believed the show's violence was inappropriate for children and could be harmful or frightening.

Staying up to watch the show, which finished at 10.30pm, left pupils tired and moody the next day, Mr Godfery said. Parents needed to be firm and ensure children did not watch inappropriate shows, he said.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2013, 09:51:08 pm

Quote from: brian on November 15, 2013, 07:55:47 pm

Hi Chuck, Why did I think of you when reading our local paper this morning? ;D

Zombies worrying school's principal

They just pop up everywhere!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 16, 2013, 03:04:11 pm

Quote from: dejavu on November 15, 2013, 06:22:56 pm

Hi, Chuck!  Have fun on your night out.

Hi, all BetterMostians.   ;D   Nice to see you here.

I finally got over here to catch up since mid-September, after being gone a long time.

Hey Debbie, nice to see you back! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 18, 2013, 08:24:44 am

Hi Chuck. Hope you had fun (wherever you went).
Hi everyone.
Nearly Christmas again.. Nearly time to post something on Bettermost, I reckon.
And time to post cards again !

Cheers from Rob.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2013, 09:29:56 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/mycoolespacio/Monday/Monday8.gif)

Is such a thing possible?  LOL

Hope everyone had a good weekend!  I'm sleepy as hell right now.  I went to bed and woke up at 2am all hot and sweaty.  Went to the thermostat, it read over 70 degrees, and I didn't even have the heater on.  bleh.  I had to turn on the air to make the room comfortable.   IN NOVEMBER.

 ::)

I think that was a first for me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2013, 09:30:23 am

Quote from: underdown on November 18, 2013, 08:24:44 am

Hi Chuck. Hope you had fun (wherever you went).
Hi everyone.
Nearly Christmas again.. Nearly time to post something on Bettermost, I reckon.
And time to post cards again !

Cheers from Rob.  :)

Cheers back, buddy!   It's good to see you around these parts again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on November 18, 2013, 04:17:00 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 16, 2013, 03:04:11 pm

Hey Debbie, nice to see you back! :)

Thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 18, 2013, 07:19:48 pm

Quote from: underdown on November 18, 2013, 08:24:44 am

Hi Chuck. Hope you had fun (wherever you went).
Hi everyone.
Nearly Christmas again.. Nearly time to post something on Bettermost, I reckon.
And time to post cards again !

Cheers from Rob.  :)

Dont put yourself out.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2013, 09:02:43 am

Hello Bettermost friends!



(http://www.rottenecards.com/ecards/Rottenecards_79173455_yf6vtk2kq2.png)

The two weeks that my coworker has been gone ends this week, so far it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be.  For that I'm grateful.

No bowling for me tonight, my team had to "pre-bowl" on Friday, as my teammates are out of town, and rather than bowl alone, we got the ok to pre-bowl and have the scores carry over to tonight.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 20, 2013, 08:14:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2013, 09:30:23 am

Cheers back, buddy!   It's good to see you around these parts again.

Thanks too, Chuck.
It's nice to be welcomed back after such a long absence.
Friday is my day at home, with some time to enjoy Bettermost.
Working in the office 4 days a week, now, is really great, 'tho now I don't know how all the home chores got done at the weekend.
Cheers for now.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2013, 06:19:35 pm

Hiya friends!  Modem died this morning, so I'll be "off the grid" until tomorrow evening!  See you then!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2013, 09:57:42 pm

Well get that modem fixed right away, lest we go into withdrawal! And welcome back, Rob!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 21, 2013, 02:08:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 20, 2013, 06:19:35 pm

Modem died this morning, so I'll be "off the grid" until tomorrow evening! 

 :o

This is Chuck right now:
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Shhh-shhhh-shhhh, it's all right, it's all right. You'll be back. ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 21, 2013, 03:52:36 am

I heard my first zombie movie last night. Yeah, you read that right, I heard it, but didn't watch. :laugh:
World War Z; what a crap-movie. After the first 15 or so minutes I decided I didn't want to see this and turned around on the couch, so I was with my back to the TV.
Anyway, made me think of you and here are some questions to our resident zombie expert:

1) Can zombies die? I mean, since they're dead already? What happens when they step on a landmine and get shredded into a thousand pieces?
2) What do they actually do to humans? Do they eat them, or eat their brains? Or just bite them, so they become zombies themselves? It was like that in yesterday's movie. Doesn't make sense however. If they don't eat/drink they'd be kind of a perpetum mobile, they'd be able to go on and on and on without any energy input. Now that would be a good thing, economically and ecologically speaking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2013, 08:58:36 pm

I'm back!

 ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 21, 2013, 03:52:36 am

I heard my first zombie movie last night. Yeah, you read that right, I heard it, but didn't watch. :laugh:
World War Z; what a crap-movie. After the first 15 or so minutes I decided I didn't want to see this and turned around on the couch, so I was with my back to the TV.
Anyway, made me think of you and here are some questions to our resident zombie expert:

1) Can zombies die? I mean, since they're dead already? What happens when they step on a landmine and get shredded into a thousand pieces?
2) What do they actually do to humans? Do they eat them, or eat their brains? Or just bite them, so they become zombies themselves? It was like that in yesterday's movie. Doesn't make sense however. If they don't eat/drink they'd be kind of a perpetum mobile, they'd be able to go on and on and on without any energy input. Now that would be a good thing, economically and ecologically speaking.

1)  Zombies are already dead, they're just reanimated,  so they're not really alive.   If a zombie were to step on a mine, it would be blown up and no threat.  To "deactivate" a zombie, you must destroy the brain.

2)  Zombies use humans as a food source.  Different movies have different plots.  The original movies had zombies eating the flesh of the people they kill.  Two later movies had the zombies come back for brains, which made no sense.  The brain is what is "reactivated", so if they eat the brain, the victim can't come back as a zombie.

Some movies have the 'zombie apocolypse' happening for unknown reasons, and whoever dies comes back, whether bitten or not.   In other movies, the 'zombie apocolypse' is caused by a virus that is spread through the bite, so if someone dies without being bitten, they stay dead, while those who are bitten come back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2013, 08:58:01 am

Hello Bettermost friends!



(http://th03.deviantart.net/images/PRE/large/indyart/anime/November_Rain_pt1.jpg)

Yup, we've got cold November rain here in NJ today and tomorrow!   Hope the sun is shining for other Brokies!

Today is the last day my coworker is in another location, she'll be back on Monday, which is good because I'm getting tired of doing her crap!  LOL

Anyway, no major plans for the weekend.  I think tonight willl be an apartment cleaning night.  Tomorrow I'll be going to dinner with friends.  Sunday the usual dinner and laundry day!

Next week is Thanksgiving!  Damn, it came fast!  :o  Do you all have plans?   My plans are kind of "up in the air" at the moment.  With my niece due just two days after Thanksgiving, we're not sure if we're going to have a big meal or not.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 22, 2013, 02:38:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2013, 08:58:36 pm

I'm back!

 ;D



1)  Zombies are already dead, they're just reanimated,  so they're not really alive.   If a zombie were to step on a mine, it would be blown up and no threat.  To "deactivate" a zombie, you must destroy the brain.

2)  Zombies use humans as a food source.  Different movies have different plots.  The original movies had zombies eating the flesh of the people they kill.  Two later movies had the zombies come back for brains, which made no sense.  The brain is what is "reactivated", so if they eat the brain, the victim can't come back as a zombie.

Some movies have the 'zombie apocolypse' happening for unknown reasons, and whoever dies comes back, whether bitten or not.   In other movies, the 'zombie apocolypse' is caused by a virus that is spread through the bite, so if someone dies without being bitten, they stay dead, while those who are bitten come back.

Yeah, it was the virus-spreading type in the movie I heard. Thanks for the explanation, Chuck! :-*
Guess what, today my friend Kerstin was visiting and she said her BF can't wait to see this movie, it has such great reviews and is supposed to be really good. O-kaaaaaayy. :-X
 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on November 22, 2013, 05:29:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 22, 2013, 08:58:01 am

Yup, we've got cold November rain here in NJ today and tomorrow!   Hope the sun is shining for other Brokies!

I'd like you to experience our November rain down here in Oz....its muggy and humid and still very warm....its 7.30am here and its raining and I've just turned the fan on........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 22, 2013, 06:45:45 pm

My sister, brother-in-law and a friend flew home from Hobart to Sydney yesterday. I saw their plane was delayed 40 minutes (apparently due to early thunderstorms in Sydney).
However at 4.35pm (6.35pm my time) I saw it had landed in Sydney and went off to a concert. She now tells me they were held in the plane for 30 minutes due to thnunderstorms then had to wait 2 hours for their luggage as baggage handlers were not allowed onto the tarmac. A lady sharing their shuttle was held in her plane for an hour,. The airport was closed to aiir traffic so there was mayhelm in the departure lounge.
I read that signals on the main subruban train route were hit by lightning causing people to be delayed getting home from work for over 3 hours.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 23, 2013, 06:17:52 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 21, 2013, 03:52:36 am

I heard my first zombie movie last night. Yeah, you read that right, I heard it, but didn't watch. :laugh:
World War Z; what a crap-movie. After the first 15 or so minutes I decided I didn't want to see this and turned around on the couch, so I was with my back to the TV.
Anyway, made me think of you and here are some questions to our resident zombie expert:

1) Can zombies die? I mean, since they're dead already? What happens when they step on a landmine and get shredded into a thousand pieces?
2) What do they actually do to humans? Do they eat them, or eat their brains? Or just bite them, so they become zombies themselves? It was like that in yesterday's movie. Doesn't make sense however. If they don't eat/drink they'd be kind of a perpetum mobile, they'd be able to go on and on and on without any energy input. Now that would be a good thing, economically and ecologically speaking.

The first fifteen minutes was filmed in Glasgow Chrissi..! I haven't seen it yet but apparently if you know Glasgow its just mega mega obvious, and certainly from the traler, yes its mega obvious!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 24, 2013, 09:08:23 am

Hey, Chuck.
Glad your modem came back to life.
I hope it's not a zombie, now.  :o
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 24, 2013, 09:24:53 am

Quote from: brian on November 22, 2013, 06:45:45 pm

My sister, brother-in-law and a friend flew home from Hobart to Sydney yesterday. I saw their plane was delayed 40 minutes (apparently due to early thunderstorms in Sydney).
However at 4.35pm (6.35pm my time) I saw it had landed in Sydney and went off to a concert. She now tells me they were held in the plane for 30 minutes due to thnunderstorms then had to wait 2 hours for their luggage as baggage handlers were not allowed onto the tarmac. A lady sharing their shuttle was held in her plane for an hour,. The airport was closed to aiir traffic so there was mayhelm in the departure lounge.
I read that signals on the main subruban train route were hit by lightning causing people to be delayed getting home from work for over 3 hours.

Baggage handlers are obviously not allowed to get wet. That could be dangerous!
Our rural community suffers frequent power outages, so the powers-that-be installed a few million dollars worth of generating station that is supposed to cut in automatically, to save people's food spoiling while they are away in case they come home and it's frozen again, and eat it not knowing the power had been off. Now the powers-that-be have decreed that the electricity repairmen have to find the fault and make it safe before they are allowed to switch on the emergency generator, for safety, and that can take hours while the chicken de-frosts. (Sigh. Electricity repairmen used to handle live wires; that's what they were trained for).
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2013, 09:13:22 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.ramelectronics.net/data/default/images/static/pc-hdtv.jpg)

Yup, once again I have a working TV and computer.   ;D   The rep from Comcast came over and told me that I was not the only person in the complex who lost their cable and internet, and something was done yesterday to fix it.  I did get these back yesterday afternoon, but I didn't cancel my appointment, I wanted to make sure my stuff would still be working. 

My coworker is back from working at a different location, and I can relax a bit now.

Decision has been made that Thanksgiving will be at my brother and sister's-in-law place, just in case Shana should go into labor.  I'm going to make some buffalo chicken dip to bring, and some pitas sliced up to dip.

Weather forecasters are predicting bad weather on Wednesday, the most traveled day here in the US.  I'm hoping that a lot of people's plans don't get messed up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2013, 09:14:49 pm

Quote from: underdown on November 24, 2013, 09:08:23 am

Hey, Chuck.
Glad your modem came back to life.
I hope it's not a zombie, now.  :o

:laugh::laugh:   Nope, the modem is alive and kicking!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2013, 09:18:30 pm

Quote from: brian on November 22, 2013, 06:45:45 pm

My sister, brother-in-law and a friend flew home from Hobart to Sydney yesterday. I saw their plane was delayed 40 minutes (apparently due to early thunderstorms in Sydney).  However at 4.35pm (6.35pm my time) I saw it had landed in Sydney and went off to a concert. She now tells me they were held in the plane for 30 minutes due to thnunderstorms then had to wait 2 hours for their luggage as baggage handlers were not allowed onto the tarmac. A lady sharing their shuttle was held in her plane for an hour,. The airport was closed to aiir traffic so there was mayhelm in the departure lounge.  I read that signals on the main subruban train route were hit by lightning causing people to be delayed getting home from work for over 3 hours.

Quote from: underdown on November 24, 2013, 09:24:53 am

Baggage handlers are obviously not allowed to get wet. That could be dangerous!  Our rural community suffers frequent power outages, so the powers-that-be installed a few million dollars worth of generating station that is supposed to cut in automatically, to save people's food spoiling while they are away in case they come home and it's frozen again, and eat it not knowing the power had been off. Now the powers-that-be have decreed that the electricity repairmen have to find the fault and make it safe before they are allowed to switch on the emergency generator, for safety, and that can take hours while the chicken de-frosts. (Sigh. Electricity repairmen used to handle live wires; that's what they were trained for).

Hello Brian and Rob.   Both stories sound crazy   I have been stuck on the tarmac, but it was due to issues with the plane, not the weather.  Isn't it crazy how the weather can foul everything up?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2013, 09:07:56 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOsGAxFcYls[/youtube]

Yup, counting down the days to Thanksgiving.  I believe today is Thanksgiving Eve, eve.  LOL

Bowling night tonight, it will be good to see everyone again before the holiday!

Did some Christmas shopping yesterday, got a few toys for a child in need, through the United Way.  I also got a few ornaments for my Christmas tree.  I got a glass cowboy boot, Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman.

;D

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2013, 01:55:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2013, 09:07:56 am

How is everyone else doing?

Having a grumpy day today and feeling stupid for it. The next three days will be stressful, lots of stuff going on. And for exactly those same three days, Jens (hubby) will be in Denmark. Figures.
Whoa, sometimes I almost think he knows in advance at what times things will be pell-mell here and puts his business trips on exactly those days. Grrr.
The feeling stupid part comes from knowing exactly this isn't true, and from the fact that today I do have a pretty relaxed day, but can't enjoy it because I'm so grumpy. ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 26, 2013, 08:09:00 pm

Hope it works itself out Chrissi..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2013, 12:30:28 am

Feel better Chrissi!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2013, 09:11:21 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://nowyouknowevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Thanksgiving-Eve-2013-NYC-Where-To-Go.jpg)

How is everyone today?

I'm thinking we'll be let out of work early today, and I may just take a nap.  LOL  I am tired from bowling last night!

I'm making buffalo chicken dip this evening for tomorrow, and I need to think of what to bring to 'dip' into it.  I'm thinking tortilla chips and pitas.

Hope everyone's plans go off without a hitch!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on November 27, 2013, 09:19:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2013, 09:07:56 am

Did some Christmas shopping yesterday, got a few toys for a child in need, through the United Way.  I also got a few ornaments for my Christmas tree.  I got a glass cowboy boot, Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman.

;D

How is everyone else doing?

Glass cowboy boot ... check. (Used to be Cinderella's, no doubt).
Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman .. Ummm, what do they have to do with Christmas ??
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2013, 10:31:27 am

Quote from: underdown on November 27, 2013, 09:19:10 am

Glass cowboy boot ... check. (Used to be Cinderella's, no doubt).    Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman .. Ummm, what do they have to do with Christmas ??

Nothing, but they are 'me' and therefore, will be on the tree!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 27, 2013, 02:44:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2013, 10:31:27 am

Nothing, but they are 'me' and therefore, will be on the tree!

Damn right!
I have also my Ennis Truck on the tree every year. :)

My BIL will also have a little truck on his tree this year. He liked mine so much (without getting the Brokie connection of course :laugh:) and asked if I could get one for him when traveling across the pond again. I bought one off Ebay US (different truck though) and had it delivered to me. Shipping was way more than the truck itself, but still worth it. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2013, 07:02:41 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 27, 2013, 02:44:52 pm

Damn right!
I have also my Ennis Truck on the tree every year. :)

My BIL will also have a little truck on his tree this year. He liked mine so much (without getting the Brokie connection of course :laugh:) and asked if I could get one for him when traveling across the pond again. I bought one off Ebay US (different truck though) and had it delivered to me. Shipping was way more than the truck itself, but still worth it. :)

cute story!  ;D  I have one of those trucks too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 27, 2013, 10:00:07 pm

I want one of those trucks so badly! But everytime I check, they're out of stock. Where do you get them?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 28, 2013, 01:41:12 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 27, 2013, 10:00:07 pm

I want one of those trucks so badly! But everytime I check, they're out of stock. Where do you get them?

Ebay or Amazon. Since they're annual editions I don't think Hallmark produces them anymore, and you'd have a hard time finding them in a store. But they're still to find in brand new condition at said sites.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on November 28, 2013, 11:22:11 am

I'm not sure if this is the right one. It's listed as 2008 All American Trucks #14 -1960 Ford F-100     $9.98

http://www.hookedonhallmark.com/2008-All-American-Trucks-14-1960-Ford-F-100_p_29225.html


(http://www.hookedonhallmark.com/assets/images/2008/qx2884.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2013, 12:12:17 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.cimc-group.com/e-newsletter/TKC/thanksgiving-banner490.jpg)

Hope that you all have a great holiday!!

I'm Thankful for this forum, and DCF and all the wonderful friends I've made along the way on this journey!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2013, 12:13:06 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2013, 12:13:44 pm

Quote from: butlers_fantasy on November 28, 2013, 11:22:11 am

I'm not sure if this is the right one. It's listed as 2008 All American Trucks #14 -1960 Ford F-100     $9.98

http://www.hookedonhallmark.com/2008-All-American-Trucks-14-1960-Ford-F-100_p_29225.html


(http://www.hookedonhallmark.com/assets/images/2008/qx2884.jpg)

Yup, that's the one I have, given to me as a gift by a fellow Brokie.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2013, 02:23:25 pm

Thanks, all, for the tips on where to get the Truck ornament. I'll be sure to check it out!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 28, 2013, 03:47:10 pm

Happy Thanks Giving Mate

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 28, 2013, 08:05:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2013, 12:13:06 pm

(http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/ecards/holidays/jewish_chanukah3.jpg)

Thanks Chuck, and happy Tgiving to you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2013, 09:49:37 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I hope everyone is well today!

I went to work, but was told I could leave at 2:00, after getting in at 7:00am, and having no phone calls or emails all day.  After that, I went straight home, I avoided all stores, refusing to go into them!  LOL

I came home, took a nap, and then up the lights up in the windows.   Tomorrow I'll hang the flag in the main window, and then put my tree up.  ;D

In other news, my niece Shana made it through Thanksgiving without going into labor.  At about 7:00 or so, I got a text that her water broke, and she'll be going to the hospital at about 11:00.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 30, 2013, 08:34:53 am

Good luck to Shana!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2013, 02:14:46 pm

Trenton Scott has arrived!

He and mom Shana are just fine!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 30, 2013, 02:24:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2013, 02:14:46 pm

Trenton Scott has arrived!

He and mom Shana are just fine!   ;D

Many congrats to you and the family!

Sure is a Jersey baby with that name!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 30, 2013, 02:28:41 pm

Congratulations to the new family and to great-uncle Chuckie! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2013, 02:34:06 pm

Here is the latest addition to the family, and momma Shana!


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We're leaving her alone today, so she can rest a bit and bond with Trenton.  We're going to the hospital tomorrow for a visit after breakfast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 30, 2013, 02:50:34 pm

Congratulations to all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 30, 2013, 05:11:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2013, 02:34:06 pm

Here is the latest addition to the family, and momma Shana!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1424398_10202594158123899_1723826727_n.jpg)


We're leaving her alone today, so she can rest a bit and bond with Trenton.  We're going to the hospital tomorrow for a visit after breakfast.

Aww....

BIG congrats to the family and to great (grand?) uncle Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2013, 05:22:27 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 30, 2013, 05:11:44 pm

Aww....

BIG congrats to the family and to great (grand?) uncle Chuck!!!

LOL......I looked it up online.



Question:  Your niece has a baby what are you?


Answer:  If you are male, you are great uncle to your niece's child. If you are female you are great aunt. The child is your great nephew (if it is a boy) or great niece (if it is a girl).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 30, 2013, 05:28:50 pm

I'm glad we got that settled, great uncle Chuck!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 30, 2013, 08:22:53 pm

Congrats Greatest Uncle Chuck. Great news and good to hear both are doing well

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 02:14:35 am

My apartment window before.


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Unlit

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Lit, with flash.



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Without flash



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 01, 2013, 08:00:55 am

I am sure when people look up at your window, they must think a very nice person lives in there......great work....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:30:26 pm

We met Trenton Scott today, what a sweet little baby.

;D



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My mom with her great grandson

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:30:50 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:31:25 pm

My dad with his great grandson.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:31:54 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:32:22 pm

Me and mom with Trenton



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:33:14 pm

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Derek (Trent's father), mom, dad, and Shana.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:33:22 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 02, 2013, 02:22:58 am

Awww. What happines! :D

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:31:54 pm

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This one is special. You could frame it for your parents for Christmas.

Your brother looks too young to be a grand-dad. He looks around my age. :laugh:


All the best to little Trenton. He will be a happy boy, being born into a big, loving family. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2013, 10:20:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 30, 2013, 02:14:46 pm

Trenton Scott has arrived!

He and mom Shana are just fine!   ;D

A Chanukkah miracle!  :laugh:

Wonderful news!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 02, 2013, 05:58:39 pm

I dont think anyone could look at these photos without enjoying the smiles on everyone's face...they really show the joy and love in the whole family.....Welcome little Trenton, you are a lucky little man to have so many people love you.....xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2013, 06:19:46 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.snowingmachine.com/Images/SnowingChristmasTreeinaction.jpg)

The picture you are looking at is called a "Let It Snow Machine".   You attach it to your artificial tree, and it will shoot "snow" pellets out of the top, which then fall down over the tree, and collect in a bin at the bottom and recycle through the tube again.  LOL

Here's a video.


Trenton Scott came home today with Shana, and now the adjustments begin!!

Good day at work, and I have next week off for vacations, that's when I plan to do all my Christmas cards.  LOL


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbs2_yjATlA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 03, 2013, 01:49:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 02, 2013, 06:19:46 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.snowingmachine.com/Images/SnowingChristmasTreeinaction.jpg)

The picture you are looking at is called a "Let It Snow Machine".   You attach it to your artificial tree, and it will shoot "snow" pellets out of the top, which then fall down over the tree, and collect in a bin at the bottom and recycle through the tube again.  LOL

My pharmacy has one of those! I find it way cool. 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2013, 05:50:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2013, 06:33:22 pm

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Aww.....cute! Trenton and his great uncle Chuck!

Lovely photos, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2013, 05:55:24 pm

It seems Trenton slept his way through his first family meeting!

Probably very wise of him!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2013, 06:06:05 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Is everyone having a great day?

I managed to get a bunch of stuff done today, and I hope the trend continues for the rest of the week.  I have next week off, and I plan to use it relaxing, and addressing and sending Christmas cards.

;D

I will see my coworkers one day next week, we are having our Christmas luncheon that week.  ;D  I also believe that I'll be seeing Shana and Trenton on Monday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2013, 06:13:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 03, 2013, 05:55:24 pm

It seems Trenton slept his way through his first family meeting!

Probably very wise of him!  ;D

Give it time, he won't be sleeping through family meetings soon.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2013, 11:02:20 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.badideatshirts.com/Assets/ProductImages/PS_0943_XMAS_CAMEL.jpg)

How is everyone this evening?

Work was a little busier than yesterday, but I still managed to get a lot of work done, I think by the time Friday comes, everything will be done when I leave for the day and my week off, which is how I like it.  ;D

Other than this, it's 'status quo' over here!  Hope things are exciting for you all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 05, 2013, 02:01:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 04, 2013, 11:02:20 pm

(http://www.badideatshirts.com/Assets/ProductImages/PS_0943_XMAS_CAMEL.jpg)

Not over here. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2013, 09:16:48 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3gwjkqeRiI/UhZDodrJOuI/AAAAAAAAI-M/XW8JNEhGdTc/s1600/irony.png)

LOL!   I have that pics today because I took a "grammar test" on Facebook.  I passed with an 88%.  I was actually rather pleased, given that I see mistakes like the one in the card all the time.

I messed up the questions I thought I would...one with who vs. whom, and one with ie vs eg.  I never knew there was a difference between the two.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on December 05, 2013, 03:23:23 pm

Just booked my flight to go to my sisters for a week at Xmas.
My BIL will have to suck it up and be nice for awhile! ;)
Had a discussion with a friend of mine awhile ago and he insists that he is
a Grand uncle to his nieces and nephews....I told him I'm just a Great aunt.
I have a total of 5, and they are good about giving the great aunt a hug.
Enjoy your great nephew, you can be the favourite great uncle and spoil him!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2013, 07:07:03 pm

Oh, have a great trip home, darlin'!!!   Get all those hugs!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 06, 2013, 05:39:24 pm

So, I shouldn't be too pissed that I got only 97% at that grammar test?  ::)

Actually, most of those questions weren't about grammar at all, instead about words and stuff.

I messed up at the last question: "bored with", "bored by" or "bored of".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 06, 2013, 06:25:41 pm

Great photos Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2013, 11:12:07 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://img.deusm.com/theonc/2012/07/247355/115309_835995.gif)

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

It's Friday, and my 'staycation' begins today!

I do have things planned, but not much that will take me from the area.  Saturday is shopping, Sunday is laundry, Monday is a visit with Shana and Trenton, Thursday is my company luncheon.   I need to get the head shaved down, and my teeth cleaned, so I have to schedule appointments for those two things.  I also want to get some Christmas shopping done, and get my cards mailed out.

It will be a good 'catch-up' week, but still have rest time as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2013, 08:37:54 am

Enjoy your staycation week, Chuck!

I'll have pretty much the same over the holidays. This year xmess and new years fall perfectly during the week, allowing me to have 17 days off in a row by using only 5 days of vacation/flexi plus hours.    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2013, 11:36:46 am

Hahaa!!  Nicely planned!

Yes, this year Christmas and New Years Day fall on a Wednesday.   We'll leave early on Christmas Eve, be closed Christmas, and I'm sure the Thursday and Friday afterwards will be dead at work, and then the same will happen the following week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2013, 12:34:19 pm

Here, xmas is always a three day holiday: xmas eve, xmas day and boxing day.  And the next week we're off both new years eve and new years day.

But it's very important on what week days they fall, since we never get an extra day off if a holiday falls on a weekend. Then it's a "lost" holiday.

So, the first thing we do when the new calendars arrive at work in Oct-Nov, is to check out next years' holidays to see if it's a good xmas or not!  Meaning that no holidays fall on a weekend!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 07, 2013, 04:41:05 pm

enjoy the stay-cation!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 08, 2013, 04:45:08 am

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2013, 12:34:19 pm

Here, xmas is always a three day holiday: xmas eve, xmas day and boxing day.  And the next week we're off both new years eve and new years day.

But it's very important on what week days they fall, since we never get an extra day off if a holiday falls on a weekend. Then it's a "lost" holiday.

So, the first thing we do when the new calendars arrive at work in Oct-Nov, is to check out next years' holidays to see if it's a good xmas or not!  Meaning that no holidays fall on a weekend!  ;D ;D

Same here. :)
I love the ritual of holiday checking with the new calendars! :laugh: We also have two holidays in early summer that are always on a Thursday, so it's always a nice bridge. 8)
Christmas is rally neat this year.
Additionally I guess two thirds (or more) of people take days off between Christmas and New Year's Day. We call that time "between the years" and know it's of little use to try and call a company, doctor's office, civil service offices, etc. My husband's whole company with 700+ employees is completely closed down for two weeks even, same for the nursery I'll start working at.
You gotta love holiday season! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2013, 07:33:28 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Sunday evening here in NJ, and it's snowing.  ;D  We're not supposed to get much accumulation, but it looks pretty and fits the season, doesn't it?

Did my laundry last night, so I'm having a quiet Sunday at home watching a marathon of "A Haunting", a series that airs on the Destination America series, all about people who have had to deal with hauntings and supernatural attacks.  More suited for Halloween than Christmas, but I'm enjoying it.

It's also making me glad my apartment is sooooo peaceful!  LOL   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2013, 07:36:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2013, 12:34:19 pm

So, the first thing we do when the new calendars arrive at work in Oct-Nov, is to check out next years' holidays to see if it's a good xmas or not!  Meaning that no holidays fall on a weekend!  ;D ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 08, 2013, 04:45:08 am

Same here. :)  I love the ritual of holiday checking with the new calendars! :laugh: We also have two holidays in early summer that are always on a Thursday, so it's always a nice bridge. 8)

I do the same thing!  Here in America we don't get off Christmas Eve or the day after (Boxing Day) so the best is when Christmas falls on a Friday (in two years).  We will be released early from work on Thursday, have off Friday, and then the weekend.  The same with New Year's Day the following week.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2013, 10:27:31 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Whut?  Huh?  Where is everyone?

Hope you are all having good days, wherever you are!

First day off, and I finished decorating the tree (pics are up in the Happy Christmas thread) and picked up mom at 1:00, had a quick lunch, and then went to visit Trenton Scott.  He's getting big already!  ;D

Was feeling a little sick on Sunday, but took some meds and everything cleared up by this morning.  A good night's rest helped!

Have to call to make my dentist and head-shaving appointments tomorrow, and this Thursday is the holiday luncheon at work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 10, 2013, 10:15:47 am

I'm here, Chucky, no worries from St. Louie.  Too cold to go outdoors, so I'm getting a lot done inside this week -- paying year-end real estate and personal property taxes and homeowner's insurance, and thankfully, still have a little left to buy a few Christmas presents for my handful of friends here in town.

Question:  Why does one pay a barber/stylist, etc. to shave their head?  The guys I know here do it themselves.  Is it better/special somehow in a salon?  Just curious.  I get my hair cut at the chain Fantastic Sam's cause they spend about 5 full luxurious minutes shampooing, massaging, conditioning, and it feels just heavenly.  Otherwise, I'd just lop it off myself once in a while.

Have a great staycation Tuesday!  Love you, buddy!

P.S.  New cell number, all same but last four digits 3549 now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 10, 2013, 04:06:11 pm

Trenton Scott is getting big already???  :o :o

He was only born the other day, for god's sake!!!  He can't be getting big already!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on December 10, 2013, 07:58:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 10, 2013, 04:06:11 pm

Trenton Scott is getting big already???  :o :o

He was only born the other day, for god's sake!!!  He can't be getting big already!  ::)

Surpisingly they do change quite rapidly and grow in those first few weeks.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2013, 08:27:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://images.teamsugar.com/files/usr/1/13839/snow_road-winter-xs.preview.jpg)

How is everyone today?

I made my dental appointment for Thursday, and haircut for Friday, and got my stamps to mail out Christmas cards.  

Snow was pretty today, we got about 2 - 4 inches of the fluffy white stuff, and cooler temps tonight will cause it to freeze.

Tomorrow will be card writing day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2013, 08:30:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 10, 2013, 04:06:11 pm

Trenton Scott is getting big already???  :o :o

He was only born the other day, for god's sake!!!  He can't be getting big already!  ::)

Quote from: Katie77 on December 10, 2013, 07:58:30 pm

Surpisingly they do change quite rapidly and grow in those first few weeks.....

He was born on 11/30, and as of today he's 10 days old.  On his 8th day, Shana posted a video on Facebook of him turning himself over.  I'm not sure how 'typical' that is, but the video is there, he turned himself over at 8 days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2013, 08:33:38 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 10, 2013, 10:15:47 am

Question:  Why does one pay a barber/stylist, etc. to shave their head?  The guys I know here do it themselves.  Is it better/special somehow in a salon?  Just curious.  I get my hair cut at the chain Fantastic Sam's cause they spend about 5 full luxurious minutes shampooing, massaging, conditioning, and it feels just heavenly.  Otherwise, I'd just lop it off myself once in a while.

I used to have a set of clippers and I tried to do it myself, but the times I did, it always seemed I missed a spot somehow.  I would always be told by someone "you missed right here" and they'd tap the place I missed.  I only get it clipped once a month, and she only charges me $10.00, plus I get it washed, so I get a scalp rub.  How can I go wrong?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 10, 2013, 10:13:01 pm

I had my haircut today and it cost $28. I do not make an appointment and sometimes have to wait about 20 minutes but today there was no wait. I now get a number 2 back and sides (use to be no 3) and get a cut every 6 weeks but today it was nearly 7 weeks.  I can wash my own hair.

I then bought a ticket to a concert by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which is not until June 1 next year.  It was only announced last week and bookings opened on Monday.  I was so thankful I am flying to the States on June 2nd.  It is probably her last concert series. She turns 70 (like me) next year.
After a bit of shopping I bought a subway for lunch.
The city was buzzing as there is a cruise ship (1950 passengers) in and there is a university graduation this afternoon. Over 300 graduating and most have parents etc from all over the country.  I like to watch the parade down the main street to the Town Hall in cap and gown led by a piper. However I got my times wrong. The ceremony starts at 3pm so I thought the procession would be after 2. I went into the library next door then heard the pipes playing about 1.45. By the time I had checked out my books and got outside it was only the tail end. It was a bit strange sitting at the bus stop and seeing the cafes all filled with people wearing cap and gown.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 11, 2013, 09:35:40 am

Oh for a staycation (I guess that is a stay at home holiday .. ?)
Ah well, I can wait 'til Xmas.

Hey, today was unique. The date was 11-12-13 (not in the US, of course, where it was last month; earlier than for most people  ;D).
Apparently it won't happen again for some ridiculous number of years.

My barber charges only $17 (but still looks guilty about it).
It's a bargain, because it includes a free counselling service, relaxation therapy and scalp massage.
And, if he finds an odd sun spot, he says it is also a first line of warning about skin cancer.
It also saves a lot of embarrassment after a friend decides I need a home trim !..

I started on the Xmas cards today. Posted the first one to a mate overseas, and the rest will probably follow in some illogical order.
Even started looking for presents, for kids and other people who insist on giving me something for Xmas.
It used to be easy. A pack of smokes; a pair of socks; a bottle of perfume or aftershave or preserved grape juice ... Now it has to be something to do with music, video, or keeping up on Facebook.

Oh oh. It's now 12-12-13. Past bedtime again.
 Ciao.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2013, 12:47:09 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Money/Pix/pictures/2009/12/7/1260184219636/Woman-writing-Christmas-c-001.jpg)

Yes, today is Christmas card day! 

I've been catching up online, and about to eat lunch.  Once I'm done with that, the cards will be written and mailed.  ;D

Thursday is my company Holiday luncheon, so I'll be at that, and then at 5:00 I have a dentist appointment for a tooth cleaning.

Friday will be the haircut, and shopping.  By the time Sunday comes, everything should be done, and I'll be 100% ready for Christmas.  ;D

This 'staycation' is a good thing!  I may need to do this every year!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2013, 12:51:14 pm

Quote from: brian on December 10, 2013, 10:13:01 pm

I had my haircut today and it cost $28. I do not make an appointment and sometimes have to wait about 20 minutes but today there was no wait. I now get a number 2 back and sides (use to be no 3) and get a cut every 6 weeks but today it was nearly 7 weeks.  I can wash my own hair.

Quote from: underdown on December 11, 2013, 09:35:40 am

My barber charges only $17 (but still looks guilty about it).  It's a bargain, because it includes a free counselling service, relaxation therapy and scalp massage.  And, if he finds an odd sun spot, he says it is also a first line of warning about skin cancer.  It also saves a lot of embarrassment after a friend decides I need a home trim !..

Well, you both have more hair than I do!  I'm not surprised your haircuts are pricier than mine is!  LOL

I'll also have a Christmas card for the 'stylist', with a little something extra in it for her.

Quote from: brian on December 10, 2013, 10:13:01 pm

The city was buzzing as there is a cruise ship (1950 passengers) in and there is a university graduation this afternoon. Over 300 graduating and most have parents etc from all over the country.  I like to watch the parade down the main street to the Town Hall in cap and gown led by a piper. However I got my times wrong. The ceremony starts at 3pm so I thought the procession would be after 2. I went into the library next door then heard the pipes playing about 1.45. By the time I had checked out my books and got outside it was only the tail end. It was a bit strange sitting at the bus stop and seeing the cafes all filled with people wearing cap and gown.

That does sound strange.....I can only imagine what it looked like.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 11, 2013, 02:11:13 pm

I can not find a photo of them drinking coffee  ;D

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/graduationday_zps4ea9ac9f.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 11, 2013, 05:48:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2013, 08:30:55 pm

He was born on 11/30, and as of today he's 10 days old.  On his 8th day, Shana posted a video on Facebook of him turning himself over.  I'm not sure how 'typical' that is, but the video is there, he turned himself over at 8 days.

It is indeed VERY early.

I just checked, the normal is turning over at 5-6 months, early babies do it at 3 months.

So, little Trenton is extraordinarily early!!!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 12, 2013, 07:38:09 pm

Very early indeed by Trenton!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2013, 07:58:30 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://coaj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/holiday_luncheon1.jpg)

How is everyone today??

I was on the busy side.  I got all my Christmas cards mailed out, 110 all together! :o   Euro Brokies, the mailroom says that they probably won't reach their destination until after the holidays!   :(  I waited too long.   :-\

If they don't get there by Christmas or New Year's, just be patient, they are coming!

After that I went to my holiday luncheon and then had my teeth cleaned.  I think that everything is just about done.   I have some shopping to do tomorrow, and after that, I'm good to go.

;D

Here's a new pic of Trenton Scott - 12 days old.



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/TrentonScott11days.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2013, 08:00:26 pm

Quote from: brian on December 11, 2013, 02:11:13 pm

I can not find a photo of them drinking coffee  ;D

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Great shot, I would imagine it would be very surreal to walk into a café and see it full of capped and gowned people drinking coffee.

I'm reminded of the time a group of my friends and I went to a local diner for dinner, and it was full of Mennonites.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2013, 09:58:31 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://festivalsadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Christmas-Shopping-for-Men-3.jpg)

Wow!  Was today a busy day!

I went to the bank, did some shopping, got the hair cut, went to lunch, picked up mom, did more shopping,  had dinner with mom, helped her out with some online shopping, picked up some stuff at the grocery store real quickly, and finally got home at 8:00 tonight.

*wipes brow*

I don't plan on going anywhere tomorrow, my area is supposed to get 4 - 6 inches of snow.  I'm all set, have plenty of food and such, I can stay in all day if I want to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2013, 11:04:49 pm

The bowling league is having a "grab bag" type Christmas party next week.

the bag is supposed to be either 'naughty' or 'nice', and I decided to go with naughty.

I got a blindfold, bondage tape, chocolate body paints, and two shot glasses with rainbow flags on them.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 14, 2013, 12:03:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2013, 12:47:09 pm

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Yes, today is Christmas card day! 

I've been catching up online, and about to eat lunch.  Once I'm done with that, the cards will be written and mailed.  ;D

I think elsewhere you mentioned 120 cards, yikes. I sent 24. The Post office must like you. I find more and more people are sending online cards. However I like to put them up in my lounge room which you cannot do with online cards. 
NZ Post currently delivers 6 days per week but is going to drop to 3 days per week some time next year.  When I was a little boy (in medieval times  ;D) we had 2 deliveries per day and one on Saturday. Now Australia is just once per day Mon to Fri but they have an extra one on the weekend before Christmas  then they have to give the post people a day off in lieu so there is one ordinary day without mail between Christmas and New Year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on December 14, 2013, 10:00:59 am

Like your plans for tomorrow, I am snowed in today here in St. Louie.  6" plus of a VERY wet, but completely beautiful, snow falling since midnight.  Headed right your way, I presume.  I am watching the neighbor's tree branches break and fall as we speak.  Waiting for timber to come flying through my roof any minute.  :(

I officially stopped sending out XMas cards in the mail last year.  Just didn't see the point anymore in this digital world.

Thanks for 'splaining your haircut.  Now I understand.

You chose "naughty", huh?  What a surprise!  ;D

Speaking of which, any romance on horizon?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2013, 12:34:14 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Remembering those that were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary last year, and those who struggle to go on without them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 14, 2013, 05:04:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2013, 07:58:30 pm

Here's a new pic of Trenton Scott - 12 days old.



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/TrentonScott11days.jpg)

Awww... sweet sweet baby!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2013, 06:09:26 pm

Quote from: brian on December 14, 2013, 12:03:24 am

I think elsewhere you mentioned 120 cards, yikes. I sent 24. The Post office must like you. I find more and more people are sending online cards. However I like to put them up in my lounge room which you cannot do with online cards. 

NZ Post currently delivers 6 days per week but is going to drop to 3 days per week some time next year.  When I was a little boy (in medieval times  ;D) we had 2 deliveries per day and one on Saturday. Now Australia is just once per day Mon to Fri but they have an extra one on the weekend before Christmas  then they have to give the post people a day off in lieu so there is one ordinary day without mail between Christmas and New Year.

I like to put mine up as well, and I've hung the ones I've received so far on a door in my living room.

Quote from: Mandy21 on December 14, 2013, 10:00:59 am

Like your plans for tomorrow, I am snowed in today here in St. Louie.  6" plus of a VERY wet, but completely beautiful, snow falling since midnight.  Headed right your way, I presume.  I am watching the neighbor's tree branches break and fall as we speak.  Waiting for timber to come flying through my roof any minute.  :(

I officially stopped sending out XMas cards in the mail last year.  Just didn't see the point anymore in this digital world.

Thanks for 'splaining your haircut.  Now I understand.

You chose "naughty", huh?  What a surprise!  ;D

Speaking of which, any romance on horizon?

Only romance here is on DVD.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2013, 09:36:43 pm

Latest pic of Trenton,  2 weeks old.  My brother (grandpa) is Santa.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2013, 11:39:06 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7rpdk6caB3o/UMYxkF6-P_I/AAAAAAAAGJk/J4wbx7hEp08/s640/Winter-Wonderland.jpg)

It's a winter wonderland here in NJ.....snow started yesterday, sometime before I woke up, and continued well into the night, stopping at about 10:00 or so, and then changed to a wintery mix.  Snowplows and salters ran all night, and the roads are clear.

My parking lot has been plowed already, as has the sidewalk to my building, it's nice to not have to worry about this, and have a parking space no matter how badly it snows. 

Going out to clean off the car and let it warm up a bit, and then I'll be back later.  I'll visit my parents too, for the usual Sunday meal and laundry day.  It will be quicker today, as my work clothes are all still in the closet, and clean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2013, 12:45:19 pm

Temps here in NJ are up to 41 degrees, so things are melting.

It turned to freezing rain last night, the trees looked like they had a sheet of glass covering them, soooo pretty!  I have a few huge icicles hanging in front of my window, they're starting to melt.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2013, 09:12:41 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://www.rottenecards.com/ecards/rottenecard_62945397_znc23mdwvv.png)

Yup, that fits how I felt to go back to work today.  LOL

It was busy too!!!  Ugh!   I had 250 emails waiting for me, had to process some payments, some advances, open a new account, and print out paperwork for one of my supervisors.

There was some spill over to tomorrow, but it will get done.

Winter weather advisory for tomorrow, we could get another 3 inches tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2013, 08:54:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Ah, the gift of music!  That is the last gift I need to pick up today, a $25.00 gift card to FYE (For Your Entertainment) to my brother.  He has a decent CD collection, and I'm sure he'll want to add to it.

;D

It's a snowy Tuesday here in NJ, and it looks pretty again.  ;D  This is the second major snowfall so far, with a few 'dustings' before them, and it's not even winter yet.

;D

Looks like we'll have a very white winter, which (as you know) suits me just fine!   Wonder if we'll have a white Christmas?

Tonight is the bowling grab bag, and my "naughty" gift is ready to go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2013, 09:36:29 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://library.thinkquest.org/08aug/01036/Imagini/Sleep.jpg)

Yes, my usual Wednesday complaint!  LOL

However, with the next two Tuesdays on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, there won't be bowling and I can sleep!  ;D

Speaking of bowling, the event was fun last night.  Chirstmas music, games, gift back exchange, the whole deal.

I got a new version of "pin the tail on the donkey", but it's with a magnetic naked  man called "Pin the manhood" and you can guess how that's played.

:laugh:

Hope everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2013, 07:25:58 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Yup, I'm done with my holiday stuff, and can relax for the rest of the time up until Christmas.

I have a White Elephant party to go to on Saturday, and I'm thinking I'll get some of my old, crappy VHS tapes that no one uses anymore and wrap those up as the gift.

 :laugh:

I'll also be making a Stromboli for dinner.  I tried to do a buffalo chicken version, but it didn't turn out well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 19, 2013, 01:55:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 19, 2013, 07:25:58 am

I'll also be making a Stromboli for dinner.  I tried to do a buffalo chicken version, but it didn't turn out well.

I don't know if I've asked before, but I remember photos of your stromboli. Anyway, I just looked up stromboli and found rolled up pizza. But wasn't your stromboli something with meatballs, covered with cheese and baked in the oven?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/HomemadeStromboliAug05.jpg/250px-HomemadeStromboliAug05.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromboli_(food) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromboli_(food))

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Yup, I'm done with my holiday stuff, and can relax for the rest of the time up until Christmas.

Well done! I'm also almost done, which is completely new for me. I have most gifts, and even some of them already wrapped. Decoration is also done, this leaves only the cookies to bake, and a few gifts to take care of. How in hell did that happen? Normally I'm not so well-organized. :laugh:

We have fun plans for both days of the weekend, so no time for cookies. Maybe tomorrow. Kids will get off school early and finally start their winter holidays! They'll be off until Jan, 8th :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2013, 10:36:39 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 19, 2013, 01:55:54 pm

I don't know if I've asked before, but I remember photos of your stromboli. Anyway, I just looked up stromboli and found rolled up pizza. But wasn't your stromboli something with meatballs, covered with cheese and baked in the oven?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/HomemadeStromboliAug05.jpg/250px-HomemadeStromboliAug05.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromboli_(food) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromboli_(food))

Yes, that's basically what a Stromboli is.  I've made them with meatballs and cheese, pepperoni and cheese, and sausage and cheese.

I tried buffalo chicken, but it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to, it wasn't very good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2013, 09:03:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

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I just had to sit through that song here at work, I hate it!   :laugh:  It could've been worse, it could've been the Christmas shoes.

Anyway, TGIF!  ;D  I hope everyone who celebrates is in the Christmas spirit by now!

I wrapped my supervisor's (Maria) gift this morning and it's now in her cubicle, waiting for her.  I usually don't buy gifts for people here at work, but Maria and I are close, we go out to lunch together and occasionally meet up outside of work for parties and such, so we exchange at Christmas.

She loves to cook and has quite a few different recipes, so I got her a cassarole cookbook, and a cupcake cookbook.  She also enjoys the movies, so I got her $20.00 worth of gift certificates to the movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2013, 10:24:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2013, 09:03:05 am

I wrapped my supervisor's (Maria) gift this morning and it's now in her cubicle, waiting for her.  I usually don't buy gifts for people here at work, but Maria and I are close, we go out to lunch together and occasionally meet up outside of work for parties and such, so we exchange at Christmas.

She loves to cook and has quite a few different recipes, so I got her a cassarole cookbook, and a cupcake cookbook.  She also enjoys the movies, so I got her $20.00 worth of gift certificates to the movies.

Nobody can say you don't have the real Christmas spirit, Sweetie.  :)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2013, 04:16:05 pm

Turns out the US mail is much quicker than you thought, Chuck.

My Xmas card arrived today, thank you so much.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2013, 05:02:25 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2013, 04:16:05 pm

Turns out the US mail is much quicker than you thought, Chuck.

My Xmas card arrived today, thank you so much.  :-*

Yaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2013, 05:02:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2013, 10:24:28 am

Nobody can say you don't have the real Christmas spirit, Sweetie.  :)  :-*

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2013, 05:10:41 pm

My card arrived yesterday! :D
Thank you so much, Chuckie. :-* Brokie mail is the best kind. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2013, 09:54:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://static.wine-searcher.net/images/labels/52/94/graceland-cellars-elvis-presley-wine-cellars-blue-christmas-pinot-noir-monterey-usa-10215294.jpg)

This is what is currently playing on the radio a work.  The big boss is out of the office this week, so we can relax a bit.

I'm hoping for two slow days, and that nothing will interfer with me getting home at my usual time.  Today I'm cranky, very bad sleep last night.  I was having weird dreams, not nightmares, but just strange dreams and I could fall asleep right now!

Chrissi, I'm glad you got your card!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2013, 02:36:31 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://www.tworiversgrille.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/christmas_eve.gif)

Currently at work, watching the clock tick towards 3PM and "go home time"  ;D

So far the day has not been too crazy!  There have been a few requests to keep me busy, and I have one or two more transactions to process by 3:00, but I think that everything should be done in plenty of time for me to get out at the expected time.

;D

Once home, I just have to load some things into the car, and then bake some Buffalo Chicken dip, shower and shave.  After that, over to Mom and Dad's place, and then to my brother and sis-in-law's place. for the evening.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on December 24, 2013, 07:38:15 pm

Well, it's xmas morning here in oz.
Happy Xmas everyone.  :-*

Hey Chuck. I found your xmas card in the po box yesterday. Must have arrived Monday.
Thanks mate. It really gave me a smile.  :)

I sent you a card to your old address (coz I didn't know you had a new one), so I hope you had a re-direction still in place or someone might have passed it on. If not, well, the thought was there, and I'll at least have your new address for your birthday card.

Hey, it will be Trenton's first xmas ! That will be something really special.  :)

I'll be having xmas day alone this year, but with thoughts of all the people I count as friends and who are dear to me.
My usual friend is having xmas day with her own family, as her mother has travelled down this year instead of having the usual Hunter Valley do. They are nice 'country style' people.

I'm driving up to Queensland next Monday to visit my daughters for a few days 'til the next weekend.

Love & happy holiday wishes to you all.  :-*
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2013, 06:59:46 pm

Evening Bettermost Friends!

 ;D

Mom decided to get me some joke gifts for Christmas, so it was a Grumpy cat kind of Christmas.



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The family mostly celebrated on Christmas Eve. We went to my Brother and Sister-In-Law's place for dinner.   We exchanged gifts and had a good evening.

Today was low key.   Lunch at my parents' place, some more gifts exchanged, and then came home for a nap.  :laugh:

Making some dinner now, and then bed at my usual time.  Work tomorrow for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2013, 09:52:38 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yup, I imagine that poor Santa is exhausted today!   :laugh:

I got to work today in only 15 mintues, there was barely any traffic on the road today, I assume that most people have today off, and probably tomorrow as well. 

When I go on lunch, I'm going to try and hit Target really quickly, if I can, and see what the 'after Christmas' prices look like.  I want to get two large storage bins, and get some more Christmas lights.  When I was looking for my multi-color lights, I found strands of just red lights, just green lights, and just pink lights.   I thought:  "Those would be good for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter, so I'm going to see if perhaps they're half price or something like that, and then buy them for the window.

;D

Quote from: underdown on December 24, 2013, 07:38:15 pm

Hey Chuck. I found your xmas card in the po box yesterday. Must have arrived Monday.  Thanks mate. It really gave me a smile.  :)

I'm glad you got it!  ;D

Quote from: underdown on December 24, 2013, 07:38:15 pm

I sent you a card to your old address (coz I didn't know you had a new one), so I hope you had a re-direction still in place or someone might have passed it on. If not, well, the thought was there, and I'll at least have your new address for your birthday card.

OH, no worries, I got your card.  Remember, before I moved to my apartment, I lived with mom and dad, so they were holding it for me.

Quote from: underdown on December 24, 2013, 07:38:15 pm

Hey, it will be Trenton's first xmas ! That will be something really special.  :)

Special for us, he pretty much slept through it all!    :laugh:  He did get up for a while, and checked us all out.  He also entertained us by rolling over a few times.  Considering a baby doesn't roll over until (usually) the third month or so, for him to do it at 24 days is pretty cool.  He did it the first time at 8 days.

Quote from: underdown on December 24, 2013, 07:38:15 pm

I'll be having xmas day alone this year, but with thoughts of all the people I count as friends and who are dear to me.  My usual friend is having xmas day with her own family, as her mother has travelled down this year instead of having the usual Hunter Valley do. They are nice 'country style' people.

Quote from: underdown on December 24, 2013, 07:38:15 pm

I'm driving up to Queensland next Monday to visit my daughters for a few days 'til the next weekend.

Hope that your Christmas was peaceful, and that you have a great visit with your daughters!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 26, 2013, 06:12:24 pm

Love the Grumpy Cat prezzies!     :laugh:

They are so you, Chuck!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2013, 09:00:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 26, 2013, 06:12:24 pm

Love the Grumpy Cat prezzies!     :laugh:

They are so you, Chuck!  ;D

Well thanks Darlin'!!!  :)


I had a rough night last night, and not for a good reason. 

I went to bed just fine at 10:00, and at 12:30 woke up.  For whatever reason, I had an allergic reaction to something, and it caused my uvula to swell up.  It wasn't enough to close off my throat, but it was large and painful, and it made it impossible to sleep laying down.

I got up and had some ice cream, and the frozen treat helped with the swelling.  I then took my sheets and blanket and slept in my reclining chair the rest of the night.  I woke a few times, but managed to get enough sleep so that I could function today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 27, 2013, 09:31:03 pm

That's scary!  Do you have any idea what it might have been?

Ice cream is fine, but next time, try some Benadryl.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 28, 2013, 08:54:30 am

Yikes! That must have been so frightening!

Glad you were able to stay calm and handle it, Chuck.

If something similar happened to me, I think I would have called an ambulance.

That's the downside of living alone - noone nearby to help you when you need it  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2013, 11:43:10 am

Quote from: southendmd on December 27, 2013, 09:31:03 pm

That's scary!  Do you have any idea what it might have been?

Ice cream is fine, but next time, try some Benadryl.

I have no idea what happened.  I didn't eat anything out of the ordinary, wasn't bitten by anything, I can't pinpoint it.   I have Claratin in my meds drawer, but I also picked up Benadryl on Friday.  I just used ice cream to reduce the swelling quickly.

Quote from: Sason on December 28, 2013, 08:54:30 am

Yikes! That must have been so frightening!

Glad you were able to stay calm and handle it, Chuck.

If something similar happened to me, I think I would have called an ambulance.

That's the downside of living alone - noone nearby to help you when you need it  :(

Well, if it had been the first time this happened, maybe.  I've had allergy issues before where that happened, so while it was unexpected, I knew what was happening (just not what caused it) and was able to do what I needed to stop it.

I was fine on Friday, no pain and the swelling had gone down. I slept in my bed as usual last night, and everything is fine today too.

I'm going out shopping today, using the gift cards that I was given for Christmas, perhaps to get new shoes and sneakers.  I'll also get a new CD rack, as my first two are full.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2013, 12:15:32 pm

That is a GDBOAUS!

You must have eaten, ingested or breathed in something terribly wrong while you were celebrating Christmas. Let us know when you figure out what it was!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2013, 09:29:07 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_67UBjbW3Mho/TQ09KPc0eWI/AAAAAAAADSo/re4XzEfWBPM/s1600/HappyNewYear2011.JPG)

Yup, it's almost time to say good-bye to the old year, and greet the new one.  Do you all have plans?

I'll be by my friends' Tina & Bill's place for a quiet party, just a late dinner and dessert and such.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2013, 02:00:26 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

it's new year's eve!  ;D

I'm at work and (at the moment) very much alone!  It's sooo funny to see how quiet it is!  I can leave in two hours, and then I'll head home, (maybe) take a quick nape, shave and shower, and go to my friends' place for dinner and drinks and dessert.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2014, 09:36:04 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.noupe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/wallpaper-winter-wonderland-blue-white.jpg)

Welcome to 2014!!!

I hope that everyone had a fun, safe, enjoyable New Year's celebration!  I know I did.

Today's picture is for the weather, as we are under a winter storm warning here in my area, from 6PM this evening until 1pm tomorrow.

We could see anywhere from 6-12 inches of snow.  ;D

My car is gassed up, fridge has food in it, and the cabinets are stocked as well.  I know I'll have to be at work tomorrow no matter what, but this should make for a quiet Friday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 02, 2014, 08:06:48 pm

Hi Chucky, hapy new year.....

Its all over but the shouting eh!...Christmas and new year celebrations done for another year.

Looks like the northern and southern hemispheres are having extremes in their weather....down here we are having record heat waves and a dire need for rain, as a lot of the country is in drought.

I wish you, and all your friends on here, a happy and healthy 2014...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2014, 09:18:17 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Well my goodness!  It's snowing like crazy here, and it's supposed to go on until about 1:00 this afternoon or so (another 5 hours from now) with some high winds coming it too.

I managed to get to work safely, and I think I'm the only one here!  LOL  The other half of the floor is dark, the lights are on for my area, but it's quiet as hell here!

I'm gonna see if anyone else is around...be right back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2014, 09:25:52 am

Yup, I am indeed the only one here!    :laugh:

Nice and quiet, perhaps I'll get work done!   ::)

Quote from: Katie77 on January 02, 2014, 08:06:48 pm

Hi Chucky, hapy new year.....

Its all over but the shouting eh!...Christmas and new year celebrations done for another year.

Looks like the northern and southern hemispheres are having extremes in their weather....down here we are having record heat waves and a dire need for rain, as a lot of the country is in drought.

I wish you, and all your friends on here, a happy and healthy 2014...

Happy New Year to you too, darlin'!  Yup, there's always a big build up for the holidays, and now it's over.  Oh well!

I hope you get the rain you so desperately need!  Right now we're looking at a ton of snow.  Where I am now could get up to 10-12 inches of snow, I want to say we have about 6 inches now, so we're halfway there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2014, 01:06:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2014, 09:25:52 am

Yup, there's always a big build up for the holidays, and now it's over. 

That's one of the things that seems strange to me about Christmas in the US: there's all that build up; the decorations, the gift searching, the plan making for food and meeting your family - and then it's over after only one day. Only one single, meager day and poof - that was it. The next day people have to return to regular work schedules, shops, banks, etc. are open again, just a regular day.
I would feel betrayed if we had only one day after all this build up. I barely manage to squeeze everything that belongs to Christmas into three days. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2014, 01:23:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2014, 09:25:52 am

Yup, I am indeed the only one here!    :laugh:

Oh gosh, isn't that creepy?

I hate it when I'm the only one at work. Doesn't happen often, only if I'm staying unusually late and everyone else has already left.

I don't like it, so I make sure it doesn't happen very often.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 03, 2014, 01:26:22 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 03, 2014, 01:06:18 pm

That's one of the things that seems strange to me about Christmas in the US: there's all that build up; the decorations, the gift searching, the plan making for food and meeting your family - and then it's over after only one day. Only one single, meager day and poof - that was it. The next day people have to return to regular work schedules, shops, banks, etc. are open again, just a regular day.
I would feel betrayed if we had only one day after all this build up. I barely manage to squeeze everything that belongs to Christmas into three days. :laugh:

I agree Chrissi - I'd hate to work on boxing day for example. And in Scotland January 2nd is a public hioliday too.. I go back to work on Tuesday.

Speaking of Christmas Cards Chuck - I got yours Chrissi's and Paul's cards when I returned from my aunt's in Gloucester - we went down on 22nd and returned on 29th - thankyou to all.

I heard that "grandma got run over by a reindeer" was the most popular of Xmas songs in the US.

Over here there are a few classics that I think the rest of the world have no clue about..

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoxQ4Ul_DME[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeyHl1tQeaQ[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxNemfdMnOU[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjmGbI-Mnys[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2014, 02:24:10 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 03, 2014, 01:26:22 pm

Speaking of Christmas Cards Chuck - I got yours Chrissi's and Paul's cards when I returned from my aunt's in Gloucester - we went down on 22nd and returned on 29th - thankyou to all.

Phew, thanks for telling me. This is the first feedback I've had for my cards so far. I already asked Jens if he really, really had brought them to the post office. :laugh:

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Over here there are a few classics that I think the rest of the world have no clue about..

The rest of the world? Hm, let's see: most of the videos don't play for me, but Slade - of course I know and like it!
The Pogues - Fairytale of New York is one of my favorite Christmas songs!
Cliff Richard: yup, know that one (not a favorite however).
Shakin Stevens: hey, I was around in the 80ies ;) This song also gets a like, but no favorite.

The only one sounding unfamiliar is the first. Wizzard? - never heard of them, and neither of their song. I went to youtube and found a version that plays in my country - unknown to me.

Now I'm curious if there's a noticeable difference between Europeans and Americans. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 03, 2014, 02:26:08 pm

Over here the holiday season goes on and on. Besides Boxing Day, we have 2 public holidays at New Year, Jan 1 & 2. However everything is in holday mood with lots of people away and many businesses shut down or light staffed for at least 2 weeks.  As a teacher I always had about 5 weeks holiday anyway. In Australia we returned to school the day after Australia day Jan 26 and it seems to be similar here in NZ.
Of course, officially in the church Christmas does not end until Epiphany on Jan 6. I had lunch at the vicarage on New years day and they were choosing carols to be sung next sunday although an emphasis on 3 wise men for Epiphany.
I will take down my few decorations and cards on Monday although I did take the one string of coloured lights off my large Rhododendron on Jan 2. I only put them up about Dec 15. My walking groups begin again next week but other regular activities do not begin until February.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2014, 02:57:51 pm

We've heard of Cliff Richard over here in the Colonies.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 03, 2014, 05:07:29 pm

Wizard is THE classic Christmas song over here..

Yep, for those that couldnt view the videos were:

- Wizzard, I wish it could be Christmas everyday;
- Shakin Stevens Merry Christmas everyone,
- Cliff Richard, Mistletoe and Wine
- Slade, Merry Christmas Everybody
- The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2014, 08:34:13 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/b6ce9b03fbaf9b05d4c41afcb8384b3d09d31c65_m.jpg)

After all the snow here,  thought a snowflake as seen under a microscope would be appropriate.

Was a busy day today, as I 'undecorated" the apartment.  All the lights, the cards, the tree, all is gone and packed away.

;D

I also managed to get some shopping done, and now I'm just relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2014, 08:47:53 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 03, 2014, 01:06:18 pm

That's one of the things that seems strange to me about Christmas in the US: there's all that build up; the decorations, the gift searching, the plan making for food and meeting your family - and then it's over after only one day.  Only one single, meager day and poof - that was it.  The next day people have to return to regular work schedules, shops, banks, etc. are open again, just a regular day.  I would feel betrayed if we had only one day after all this build up. I barely manage to squeeze everything that belongs to Christmas into three days. :laugh:

In two years it will be different, as that year Christmas will fall on a Friday.  So we'll leave work early on Thursday, be off Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and then the same thing the next week or New Year's.  Well, I should say that it will be that way for me, as we don't work weekends.

Quote from: Sason on January 03, 2014, 01:23:40 pm

Oh gosh, isn't that creepy?

I hate it when I'm the only one at work. Doesn't happen often, only if I'm staying unusually late and everyone else has already left.

I don't like it, so I make sure it doesn't happen very often.

Sometimes it can be creepy, but most times it happens, I like it!  ;D  I managed to get all my filing done, got all my 2013 stuff boxed up and put away, and finished stuff I hadn't been able to for a while!

Quote from: Kelda on January 03, 2014, 01:26:22 pm

I agree Chrissi - I'd hate to work on boxing day for example. And in Scotland January 2nd is a public hioliday too.. I go back to work on Tuesday.

Speaking of Christmas Cards Chuck - I got yours Chrissi's and Paul's cards when I returned from my aunt's in Gloucester - we went down on 22nd and returned on 29th - thank you to all.

I heard that "grandma got run over by a reindeer" was the most popular of Xmas songs in the US.

Over here there are a few classics that I think the rest of the world have no clue about..

Kelda, that song is NOT the most popular Christmas here.  In fact, it occasionally pops up on the "most hated" songs.

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 03, 2014, 02:24:10 pm

The rest of the world? Hm, let's see: most of the videos don't play for me, but Slade - of course I know and like it!
The Pogues - Fairytale of New York is one of my favorite Christmas songs!
Cliff Richard: yup, know that one (not a favorite however).
Shakin Stevens: hey, I was around in the 80ies ;) This song also gets a like, but no favorite.

The only one sounding unfamiliar is the first. Wizzard? - never heard of them, and neither of their song. I went to youtube and found a version that plays in my country - unknown to me.

Now I'm curious if there's a noticeable difference between Europeans and Americans. :)

Gotta say, I've heard of those acts but not any of the Christmas songs that they released.

Quote from: brian on January 03, 2014, 02:26:08 pm

Over here the holiday season goes on and on. Besides Boxing Day, we have 2 public holidays at New Year, Jan 1 & 2. However everything is in holday mood with lots of people away and many businesses shut down or light staffed for at least 2 weeks.  As a teacher I always had about 5 weeks holiday anyway. In Australia we returned to school the day after Australia day Jan 26 and it seems to be similar here in NZ.   Of course, officially in the church Christmas does not end until Epiphany on Jan 6. I had lunch at the vicarage on New years day and they were choosing carols to be sung next sunday although an emphasis on 3 wise men for Epiphany.  I will take down my few decorations and cards on Monday although I did take the one string of coloured lights off my large Rhododendron on Jan 2. I only put them up about Dec 15. My walking groups begin again next week but other regular activities do not begin until February.

We don't have all that time off, but schools are closed pretty much for that time.  They generally close the 23rd of December, and reopen the 3rd of January.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2014, 02:57:51 pm

We've heard of Cliff Richard over here in the Colonies.  ;D

Yup, we sure have!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2014, 09:19:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2014, 08:47:53 pm

In two years it will be different, as that year Christmas will fall on a Friday.  So we'll leave work early on Thursday, be off Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and then the same thing the next week or New Year's.  Well, I should say that it will be that way for me, as we don't work weekends.

We get a four-day weekend this year. Christmas is a Thursday, and the Powers That Be at my employer very sensibly decided not to ask people to come in on Friday, so we're getting Christmas Day and St. Stephen's/Boxing Day/December 26, 2014, as holidays.  :D

However, I expect we'll be expected to come to work on Friday, January 2, 2015.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 05, 2014, 03:54:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2014, 08:47:53 pm

Kelda, that song is NOT the most popular Christmas here.  In fact, it occasionally pops up on the "most hated" songs.

Heh, well I guess the radio show I heard that on was embellishing a little!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 05, 2014, 05:40:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2014, 08:34:13 pm

Was a busy day today, as I 'undecorated" the apartment.  All the lights, the cards, the tree, all is gone and packed away.

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/packingxmastree_zpsb6251d13.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2014, 09:26:32 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/fog-and-snow-tara-turner.jpg)

Yup, that's what it was like coming into work today!   The warming temps and the melting snow resulted in fog, and it was a dense fog in places.  Very low visability, and I had to use my bright lights at times on my way to work.

Speaking of work, I'm in my cube now, it's still a bit quiet, although there are some people here with me, so I really shouldn't be here.

 ;)

Off to get stuff done, I'll be back later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2014, 09:26:55 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 05, 2014, 05:40:48 pm

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/suekat777/packingxmastree_zpsb6251d13.jpg)

:laugh:

well, that is NOT how I put the tree away!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2014, 09:07:12 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://tiffaniekellog.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/freezing-cold.jpg)

Holy crap on a cracker, it's cold!!!    :laugh:

It was really freezing this morning, and I thought I was gonna have a frigid ride in to work.  I left the window cracked on my driver's side so it wouldn't freeze shut, which worked.  I went to work, and got to the toll booth.  Rolled the window down halfway to toss the coins in, and hit the button, and the window did not go back up!

 :o

It could go down further, but wasn't going up past the halfway point.  I was not amused, and kept tinkering with the button, and thankfully, it slowly went back up.

Tonight is bowling night, first time since before the holidays.  Let's see how badly I can butcher the game.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2014, 09:46:17 am

My brother just texted me that today is the 20th anniversary of this event.
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Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.....whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 07, 2014, 02:58:27 pm

Hunh??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 07, 2014, 03:15:02 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 07, 2014, 02:58:27 pm

Hunh??

My thought too, I even looked up this day in 1994.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2014, 03:22:11 pm

It's the anniversary of the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan when she was practicing for the US Nationals.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 07, 2014, 03:31:11 pm

It was a figure skating rivalry.  The evil Tonya Harding had her ?bf smash the lovely Nancy Kerrigan's knee with a hammer. Or something like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 07, 2014, 03:34:25 pm

Sounds horrible.

Isn't sport meant to bring out the best in people? What about fair competition and all that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 07, 2014, 03:35:39 pm

I said she was evil.  :laugh:

She pleaded guilty to conspiracy, and later became a professional wrestler and idiot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 07, 2014, 03:40:29 pm

I quite like the title professional idiot. I know a lot of people who really ought to apply for that job  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 07, 2014, 06:41:45 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 07, 2014, 03:35:39 pm

I said she was evil.  :laugh:

She pleaded guilty to conspiracy, and later became a professional wrestler and idiot.

Did she not have a horrid sex tape too?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 07, 2014, 07:37:09 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 07, 2014, 06:41:45 pm

Did she not have a horrid sex tape too?

I'm sure most evil people do.  I just don't want to see it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2014, 08:48:30 pm

Ok,

The date was January 6th, 1994, and the top US female skaters were practicing for the US National Championships.  Normally, the top 3 skaters go on to represent the US at World and Olympic competitions.  However, that year the US was only allowed two skaters, so competition was fierce.

Tonya Harding had won the US competition before, and was considered one of the top two skaters, but that wasn't enough for her circle.  Husband Jeff Golooly figured it would be easier for Tonya if Nancy was out of the competition, and hired someone to attack Nancy.

At the nationals Nancy left the practice ice, and a man ran out of the crowd, clubbed Nancy on her right leg (the leg she used to land her jumps) and ran off, leaving Nancy in a heap backstage.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYk0EHgjBys[/youtube]

The plan quickly fell apart, when the group involved discarded evidence poorly, and they were found and arrested.  Tonya was implicated in the case, but there was not enough evidence to ban her from being in the Olympics.

In the end the pressure was too much for Tonya, who finished 8th at the Olympics.  As for Nancy, the attacker missed his mark (her knee - he hit above it) and she healed quickly enough to go to the Olympics, and win the silver medal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2014, 09:26:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://25.media.tumblr.com/c8288011880e94e4dd4b434b4c029b8f/tumblr_mz0ikkiSfv1rcwe5to1_1280.jpg)

For those who don't get the pic, here's a brief explanation.

Weather 'experts' are calling our deep freeze a "polar vortex" because of the cold wind coming down from up north.

"Sharknado" is a bad made-for-tv movie that was on the SyFy network.   I haven't seen it, but I believe a tornado touches down over the ocean and sucks up sharks and flings them onto beaches where they eat people.  So someone created that image, which struck me funny.

We are almost to the weekend!  ;D   No big plans here, other than to give my apartment a good cleaning, which it needs.

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2014, 09:17:31 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4FwC1VIBmE/UrBTI7eNP-I/AAAAAAACIF0/Ayps0yUQsm0/s1600/bramhall+dec+17+2013.jpg)

Yup, my state is the center of "bridge gate" and it couldn't have happened to a nicer (::) ) governor.

For those of you who have heard something about this but are not sure of what the story is, here is a brief explanation.

Our Governor (Chris Christie) is a Republican, and has the image/reputation of a bully.  He's a big, loud, pushy man who has shouted at people and been rude.  Some like this quality, others don't.   He has voted against funding women's health clinics and vetoed gay marriage in NJ, but his held in high regard by most for his response to Hurricane Sandy

In November our state had the elections, and he was running against Barbara Buono.   When he was campaigning, a number of Democrats supported him (out of fear) but some didn't.  One democrat who refused to endorse him was the mayor of a city called Fort Lee, which is by the George Washington Bridge.

In September before the election, three lanes of the bridge were shut down for "construction and repairs" and this caused massive traffic jams in the streets of the town of Fort Lee.  Traffic was snarled for hours, people were late for work, school busses were deadlocked and kids missed classes.  Emergency vehicles (police cars, ambulances) were stuck in traffic and unable to respond to calls.  This went on for four days.

After 4 days the lanes were reopened, but Democrats began to investigate the event.

Emails have recently surfaced that show the construction was not needed on the bridge, and it was faked and all the lanes were closed with the intent of 'punishing' the mayor of Fort Lee for not endorsing Chris Christie by completely clogging their streets with traffic.

So far, Christie has said that he knew nothing about the plans, that it was carried out by his 'underlings', but they were pretty high up in his group of supporters, and so far about 3 people have resigned from jobs due to this.

It's also been reported that a 95 year old woman was unconscious at her home, and her family called 911 for help.  They waited over an hour for an ambulance to arrive, it couldn't get through the traffic to their house.  by the time she got to the hospital, she was dead.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 10, 2014, 09:44:16 am

I did hear something about the bridge in New Jersey, didn't hear the full story, but thought of you Chuck....so thank you for explaining the story.....I did see a press conference with your governor, where he was denying he was a bully.....

Politics sure gets down and dirty over there.....not saying it doesn't here, but I guess you got many many more politicians over there. Not sure what role a state governor plays in the running of the state over there....we have state governors, but they are given the role, not voted on....their role here is more ceremonial and do not represent a political party.

Thanks again for the story....very interesting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 10, 2014, 01:24:13 pm

What Sue said. Not saying politics isn't a dirty business over here - but somethng like this is unthinkable for me. I try to picture a Ministerpräsident (head of a federal country) doing something similar, respectively having his underlings doing it for him. He'd be out of his job within a day after this became public.
Even if they couldn't prove anything to him personally, if said underlings were close enough to him, he'd be gone, period.

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When he was campaigning, a number of Democrats supported him (out of fear) but some didn't.

Not getting this part. Why would some Democrats endorse him at all? I mean, it's their first job to oppose him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2014, 01:36:37 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 10, 2014, 01:24:13 pm

Not getting this part. Why would some Democrats endorse him at all? I mean, it's their first job to oppose him.

As a Republican governor he might be able to prevent or delay the flow of state or national money to a municipality with a Democratic mayor who did not support him.

Not to mention the fact that he can be a vicious bully.

Really, right now one reason* that I'm glad I don't live in New Jersey is becuase I don't have to choose between opposing him (because his stance on social issues such as gay marriage is appalling) or supporting him (because he really did step up to the plate after Hurricane Sandy, working with the President for the good of New Jersey no matter what his fellow Republicans thought about it).

*There are other reasons to be glad one doesn't live in New Jersey, but never mind.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 10, 2014, 03:45:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2014, 01:36:37 pm

As a Republican governor he might be able to prevent or delay the flow of state or national money to a municipality with a Democratic mayor who did not support him.

Not to mention the fact that he can be a vicious bully.

Ah, okay. Thanks for explaining. A Ministerpräsident over here wouldn't have the power to do so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 10, 2014, 06:26:38 pm

Wow thats scary chuck :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2014, 08:37:47 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 10, 2014, 03:45:41 pm

Ah, okay. Thanks for explaining. A Ministerpräsident over here wouldn't have the power to do so.

The power and powers of governors vary from state to state, because they depend on the individual state constitutions, and each state has its own unique constitution.

There may be other reasons than money for a Democratic mayor to be afraid of the Republican Gov. Christie, but money could be one reason. Actually, another money-related reason might be that when it comes time for the mayor to stand for re-election, Christie might arrange for a lot of money for the campaign of the mayor's Republican opponent. In a country like the U.S, where we are pretty much limited to two parties, that can be very important.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on January 11, 2014, 11:31:19 am

Sue and Chrissie, like Jeff said, governors have differing powers here within their state, BUT it is certainly not a ceremonial role.  They ARE held accountable by all citizens as the #1 leader who is supposed to be representing them and fighting for them and protecting them.  It is supposed to be a highly-respected title where the only public headlines a governor should garner, should be positive ones of good things he or she has done.

I don't believe Mr. Christie got that memo...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2014, 09:18:16 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Ok, this gif made me laugh out loud this morning, I can't explain why, and I don't even know what that clip is from, but when she flips that fan and Patrick the Starfish's face is there in place of her own, I just cry!

Had a good weekend this weekend.   Gave the apartment a nice cleaning, got my shopping done, and found the lights and decorations I wanted for the windows for Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, and it was all on sale.

;D

How was everyone else this weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2014, 09:30:07 am

Quote from: Katie77 on January 10, 2014, 09:44:16 am

I did hear something about the bridge in New Jersey, didn't hear the full story, but thought of you Chuck....so thank you for explaining the story.....I did see a press conference with your governor, where he was denying he was a bully.....

Politics sure gets down and dirty over there.....not saying it doesn't here, but I guess you got many many more politicians over there. Not sure what role a state governor plays in the running of the state over there....we have state governors, but they are given the role, not voted on....their role here is more ceremonial and do not represent a political party.

Thanks again for the story....very interesting.

"Bully" is a hot-button word over here now, so Gov. Christie does not want to be assiocated with it, and in his press conference he came off as pretty contrite, but people don't see to be giving him the benefit of the doubt.  Most people feel that if these high ranking people in his office did this, he had to know something about it.  As for what the Governor does, scroll down to my reply to Chrissi.

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 10, 2014, 01:24:13 pm

What Sue said. Not saying politics isn't a dirty business over here - but somethng like this is unthinkable for me. I try to picture a Ministerpräsident (head of a federal country) doing something similar, respectively having his underlings doing it for him. He'd be out of his job within a day after this became public.

Even if they couldn't prove anything to him personally, if said underlings were close enough to him, he'd be gone, period.


Not getting this part. Why would some Democrats endorse him at all? I mean, it's their first job to oppose him.

I found a site that explains what a Governor's job is, it gives a pretty good explanation.  And as for your point about the Ministerpräsident being kicked out even if it couldn't be proven 100% tired to him, there are people who want Christie out over this.

http://people.howstuffworks.com/government/local-politics/state-governor1.htm

As for why Democrats would endorse him, Jeff's answer says it all.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 10, 2014, 01:36:37 pm

As a Republican governor he might be able to prevent or delay the flow of state or national money to a municipality with a Democratic mayor who did not support him.

Not to mention the fact that he can be a vicious bully.

Really, right now one reason* that I'm glad I don't live in New Jersey is becuase I don't have to choose between opposing him (because his stance on social issues such as gay marriage is appalling) or supporting him (because he really did step up to the plate after Hurricane Sandy, working with the President for the good of New Jersey no matter what his fellow Republicans thought about it).

*There are other reasons to be glad one doesn't live in New Jersey, but never mind.  ;D

There are a few people who are wondering what will happen in 2016 if Christie is picked to represent the Republicans.  Democrats won't like him for the bridge issue, Republicans won't like him for how he got close with Obama during the Sandy aftermath.

Quote from: Kelda on January 10, 2014, 06:26:38 pm

Wow thats scary chuck :(

We're actually getting used to him throwing his weight around.  I hope this last throw is what gets him into major trouble.

Quote from: Mandy21 on January 11, 2014, 11:31:19 am

Sue and Chrissie, like Jeff said, governors have differing powers here within their state, BUT it is certainly not a ceremonial role.  They ARE held accountable by all citizens as the #1 leader who is supposed to be representing them and fighting for them and protecting them.  It is supposed to be a highly-respected title where the only public headlines a governor should garner, should be positive ones of good things he or she has done.

I don't believe Mr. Christie got that memo...

Unfortunately, there are waaaaaaay too many headlines over the stupid things politicians do now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2014, 11:40:45 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.westfieldinn.com/images/seven.jpg)

How are you all on this fine Tuesday?

It's bowling night, I hope that I can continue what I had last week, which was a decent game!  :D :D :D

I've put out a breakfast spread at work today for everyone.

We do a tradition where if it is your birthday, you bring breakfast.   My bday is tomorrow, but I took breakfast in today because today is the sales meeting and everyone would be in.

I also realized I never gave them a "thank you" breakfast for the support they give me for the AIDS walk, so I combined the two events.

I have out bagels, muffins, crumb cake, fresh fruit, assorted jams, peanut butter, butter, cream cheese, nutella and whipped cream (for the fruit), orange juice, blueberry juice, hot coffee.

Today is actually my dad's birthday.  I have to call him today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 14, 2014, 12:26:13 pm

"Out" bagels??

You mean some bagels are closeted?


Happy birthday, Chuck's dad!
What a wonderful present he got 45 years ago, just one day belated!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 14, 2014, 02:29:51 pm

Happy Birthday to Mr. DuGuilio! :)
He done good, your dad.


Yummi breakfast! What's crumb cake? You scrape together crumbs from pervious celebrations and present it your coworkers? - JK of course. You're also doing good. The whole apple from the tree thingie and all that. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 14, 2014, 02:41:43 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 14, 2014, 02:29:51 pm

Yummi breakfast! What's crumb cake? You scrape together crumbs from pervious celebrations and present it your coworkers?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2014, 05:04:47 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 14, 2014, 02:29:51 pm

Yummi breakfast! What's crumb cake? You scrape together crumbs from pervious celebrations and present it your coworkers?

LOL

Chrissi, you should know!

Streuselkuchen (crumb cake) is a German specialty. Traditionally it is made of a yeast dough covered with a sweet crumb topping referred to as streusel. The main ingredients for the crumbs are sugar, fat and flour, which are mixed at a 1:1:2 ratio.

The recipe allegedly originated from Silesia, a province that is nowadays in Western Poland, but the cake is found everywhere today. Many variants are prepared, with fillings such as creme and fruits, or using a shortening-based dough.


(http://crumbcake.net/crumbcake/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hahn_crumbcake_slice.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 14, 2014, 05:51:46 pm

Hey Chuck

Its already your birthday in this part of the world soooooooo

Happiest of Birthdays Mate

Have an absolutely awesome day

Matthew
Ps wish your Dad a Happy Birthday for me

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 14, 2014, 07:39:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2014, 05:04:47 pm

LOL

Chrissi, you should know!

Streuselkuchen (crumb cake) is a German specialty. Traditionally it is made of a yeast dough covered with a sweet crumb topping referred to as streusel. The main ingredients for the crumbs are sugar, fat and flour, which are mixed at a 1:1:2 ratio.

The recipe allegedly originated from Silesia, a province that is nowadays in Western Poland, but the cake is found everywhere today. Many variants are prepared, with fillings such as creme and fruits, or using a shortening-based dough.

I did some research. Streusel does not translate as 'crumb", the dictionaries will not give me an English word. Crrumb is krümel.  I looked at some pictures and we would call it apple (or whatever fruit) crumble.
Happy Birthday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 15, 2014, 01:37:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2014, 05:04:47 pm

LOL

Chrissi, you should know!

Streuselkuchen (crumb cake) is a German specialty.

I must have had a senior moment there. :laugh:
Later I thought it must be something similar to Streuselkuchen. And it's not only similar, but even the same. I love fresh Streuselkuchen. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: underdown on January 15, 2014, 03:22:44 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CHICK  .. (ooops) .. CHUCK

:)


Wish I could be with you for some crumby cake ... with Nutella and cream.
Or an ice cream cake! It's stinking hot, here. Temperatures as high as yours are low.
We should all go live in NZ. Nice weather; nice people (like Matthew and Brian).  ;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2014, 09:32:48 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLR7jHL-Ev8/US7GQUprpLI/AAAAAAAADIU/--_RtpefoaM/s400/taylor.png)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So, how is everyone here today?

Many thanks to everyone for all the birthday greetings, whether here, on DCF, on FB, text, cards, email.  They just kept coming!  

Feeling tired today, and I'm glad tomrrow is Friday.  Ugh.  I need the sleep.   I'm thinking if it's warm this weekend, I may decorate the windows for Valentine's day, and just not turn them on until the end of January.  Just do the hanging part to get them out of the way.   I want it to be warm because the decorations are indoor/outdoor, so I unhinge the windows and the decorations between the window and the screen, so they are easily seen.

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 15, 2014, 01:37:37 am

I must have had a senior moment there. :laugh:

Later I thought it must be something similar to Streuselkuchen. And it's not only similar, but even the same. I love fresh Streuselkuchen. :)

Actually Chrissi, this cake has 'regional' names for some reason, like how some people call Coca-cola "soda" and others "pop".

Some areas call this cake a "crumb cake", while others call it a "coffee cake", I'm assuming because it can be served as a snack with coffee, as it has no coffee flavoring in it.

I've always called it a crumb cake.

How about we finish today with a recent pic of Trenton Scott?   I'll be seeing him on Sunday, he'll be 12 days shy of being 2 months old.

;D


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/1521959_10151630382667609_51830192_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2014, 10:02:36 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://static.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/af1b83b07c63e19616d7aa5d0d45b191.png)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I saw this online and it made me laugh so hard, I had to use it today! 

So, how is everyone here today?

Things here are good!  Glad it's Friday, and that we have a long weekend this week.

;D

Three days to sleep in!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 17, 2014, 12:55:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2014, 10:02:36 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://static.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/af1b83b07c63e19616d7aa5d0d45b191.png)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I saw this online and it made me laugh so hard, I had to use it today! 

Good thing you added the explanation. I started to worry.... ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 17, 2014, 02:09:11 pm

LOL Chrissi!   ::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 17, 2014, 07:36:29 pm

Gee Chucky.....little Trenton is really a beautiful baby, and he is growing so fast, he will be starting school soon..... :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2014, 07:48:10 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/HiH8UCchris-christie-traffic-lazy-weekend-ecards-someecards.png)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


How is everyone doing this Saturday?

I got some work done around the apartment, did some cleaning, got the EZ Pass installed in my car, and got the lights in the windows for Valentine's Day.   ;D

Now, I'm watching trashy TV.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2014, 07:56:48 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 17, 2014, 12:55:36 pm

Good thing you added the explanation. I started to worry.... ;D ;)

lmao!  Trust me, no other reason than I thought it was funny.  ;D

Quote from: Sason on January 17, 2014, 02:09:11 pm

LOL Chrissi!   ::) :laugh:

No reason to worry!  :laugh:

Quote from: Katie77 on January 17, 2014, 07:36:29 pm

Gee Chucky.....little Trenton is really a beautiful baby, and he is growing so fast, he will be starting school soon..... :o

Thanks darlin'!  He looks bigger in that pic than he really is, he's only about 11 pounds or so!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2014, 11:17:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.cirus.org.au/images/frontpage/splashpod/pod_415_145/man-sleeping.jpg)

sleeping in felt good!   Now I'm catching up online, and listening to some trashy TV.  :laugh:

"You are NOT the father!"  :laugh:

About 11 I'll be heading over to my parents' place to get the laundry done, and then back home for the evening.  Skies are grey here, and it's pretty cold.....Winter Storm watch for tomorrow.  NJ could see up to 8 inches of snow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2014, 11:19:17 am

I normally post about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his (and my) birthday, 1/15.  However, this year my birthday fell on Wednesday, and I was up late Tuesday for bowling so I was super tired and didn't get the chance to post.

So here is my annual post, on MLK Jr. Day.

"King Holiday" by King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew

(http://hysterrunner.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/martin-luther-king-jr-remembrance.jpg)


King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew ~ King Holiday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17DpFraXZ4c)



King Holiday is an R&B/Hip hop single released in January 1986 by the King Dream Chorus and Holiday Crew. Composed by Phillip Jones, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Bill Adler, it was released in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which was first celebrated as a national holiday in the United States on January 20, 1986. All proceeds from the single were donated to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. The single peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

The project was spearheaded by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s youngest son Dexter Scott King, who is credited as the song's executive producer.

"King Holiday" was produced by Phillip Jones and Kurtis Blow. The song features:

King Dream Chorus (vocalists)

El DeBarge
Whitney Houston
Stacy Lattisaw
Lisa Lisa with Full Force
Teena Marie
Menudo
Stephanie Mills
New Edition
James "J.T." Taylor (from Kool & the Gang)

Holiday Crew (rappers)

Kurtis Blow
The Fat Boys
Grandmaster Melle Mel
Run–D.M.C.
Whodini



Once a year we celebrate -  Washington and Lincoln on their birthdates.
And now a third name is added to the list,  A man of peace, "Drum Major for justice".
Now every January on the third Monday,  We pay homage to the man who paved the way
For Freedom, Justice and Equality,  To make the world a better place for you and me.
It's a holiday! It's a gathering!   For the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King!

Dr. King tried to love somebody.   Do you wanna love somebody?
For his sake put your hate away, Take a day...   Take a day to love somebody.
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way.   Everybody love somebody now.
Everybody sing for Martin Luther King.   Let freedom ring for Martin Luther King!

Holiday! Holiday! King Holiday!   Not a day just for some,
It's a day for everyone.
He had a dream now it's up to you.
He had a dream now it's up to you.   To see it through, To make it come true!

Who do we thank for teaching us   That we all have the strensth to love?
we thank the Prince of Non-Violence for  showing um the way.
How do we show the children of today   How do live together at one?
We'll sing of a King   And his words will light all of our tomorrows.

Dr. King tried to love somebody.   Do you wanna love somebody?
For his sake put your hate away, Take a day...   Take a day to love somebody.
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way.   Everybody love somebody now.
Everybody sing for Martin Luther King.   Let freedom ring for Martin Luther King!

Listen children of today, Don't think love has gone away.  It's in your hearts and minds
How long? Not long? New day will shine, if we just take the chance.
His love will glow. Open up the windows!

Let the hero shine   Every day in your life,  Yours and mine.  Everybody shine.
For the future generation, Dr. King's medication,  For successful operation, is PEACE FOR EVERY NATION!

Sing! Celebrate!
Sing! Sing! Celebrate!
For a King Celebrate!
Sing! Sing! Celebrate!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2014, 09:34:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://modcatlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/theoatmeal-bobcats-tuesday-500x375.jpg)

I've seen videos of cats doing this, but I can't recall one of our cats actually doing this.  I guess they find it fun.

Extended weekend was good, back in my cube, and it looks like we'll have a nice winter storm today into tomorrow.  They're predicting 6-12 inches.

;D

*sings*

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2014, 12:51:05 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://media.nj.com/star-ledger/photo/2013/12/-2f71bab8780281f4.JPG)

Yup, we had snow!

I got to work late by an hour, and we had about 10 inches of the fluffy white stuff today.

Everything looks so purdy!

Hope you are all well today!

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2014, 09:56:55 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering037.jpg)

Remembering and missing you!

How is everyone today?  I'm sitting in my cube at the moment, and I seem to be pretty much caught up on what I need to be, I'm very happy about that.

Friday can't get here fast enough, and it's bad that I feel this way!  LOL  Monday was a holiday, Tuesday we left early due to snow, yesterday was quiet due to the snow, so it hasn't even really been a busy week.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2014, 09:22:28 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://d2tq98mqfjyz2l.cloudfront.net/image_cache/1364558036431827.jpg)

Yuppers, it's Friday!  So no one here will be hit with a keyboard!  :laugh:

Don't have any major plans this weekend, so I'll be spending a quiet weekend at home, relaxing.  I do need to get some shopping done, there's that to do, and I'll drop by a friend's house for a bit, but other than that, I'm looking at a 'stay-at-the-apartment' type weekend.

anyone have some really fun plans?

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 24, 2014, 10:33:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 24, 2014, 09:22:28 am

I'll be spending a quiet weekend at home, relaxing.

Sounds like a good idea. I hear there is more snow coming.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2014, 06:58:20 pm

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 25, 2014, 09:28:23 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 17, 2014, 12:55:36 pm

Good thing you added the explanation. I started to worry.... ;D ;)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 25, 2014, 04:44:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2014, 09:34:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://modcatlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/theoatmeal-bobcats-tuesday-500x375.jpg)

I've seen videos of cats doing this, but I can't recall one of our cats actually doing this.  I guess they find it fun.

Extended weekend was good, back in my cube, and it looks like we'll have a nice winter storm today into tomorrow.  They're predicting 6-12 inches.

;D

*sings*

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

The pic is gone.

Now I really wonder what it is the cat is doing   :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 25, 2014, 04:48:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 24, 2014, 09:22:28 am

anyone have some really fun plans?

 

Yes! Packing for Madrid!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 25, 2014, 04:50:06 pm

How strange is that?

When I quoted the post with the cat picture, the picture appeared in the quote. And when I went backt to the original post, it was visible there too.

Before I quoted it, the picture was gone  ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2014, 08:33:00 pm

well, I'm glad it's there now!  I can still see it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2014, 09:28:33 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.rudyperez.info/wp-content/uploads/grammy.png)

Hope that everyone had a great weekend!!!

It was a quiet one for me......I cleaned the apartment, spent some time with friends, did some shopping, watched the snow fall on Saturday, and did laundry.

I think this week is going to feel like a long week.  Last week we were off Monday for Martin Luther King Jr.'s day, and then told to leave early on Tuesday due to the snow, and then Wednesday was slow because of the snowstorm the prior day.

Oh well.....they can't all fly by, can they?

Yup, watched the Grammys last night, or most of them, anyway.  I stayed up a little later, but I missed the end with Macklemore, Mary Lambert, and Madonna.   Saw it this morning on YouTube.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2014, 09:29:27 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://d2tq98mqfjyz2l.cloudfront.net/image_cache/1370956393555928.png)

OH my.....are Mondays truly that bad?  :o

How is everyone?   I'm thinking it's time to schedule a 'stay-cation'.  I have 5 weeks I need to schedule, and I might as well use some of it now!

Perhaps the week before President's day weekend, so I get the extra day.  Hmmmmm

Last week bowling was cancelled due to snow, but it's on tonight! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 28, 2014, 11:33:01 am

Since I'm unemployed, Mondays are just as good as any other day, but, conversely, all the other days are just as bad as Monday!

I decided to make Monday a weekend day, since I was so busy this past weekend that I didn't get to do all my weekend things. I plowed diligently through my letters, emails, bills, etc. and was totally exhausted at the end of the day. I should have made time to go enjoy the snow a little. It snowed all day without stopping and was very pretty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 29, 2014, 02:53:52 pm

*comes in, looks around*

No Chuckie!
 :o
 :o
 :o


Hey buddy, busy day at work? Hope bowling was good last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2014, 09:58:27 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 29, 2014, 02:53:52 pm

*comes in, looks around*

No Chuckie!
 :o
 :o
 :o


Hey buddy, busy day at work? Hope bowling was good last night.

Hiya Chrissi!

Late night bowling, so I slept later, and then I had a client meeting until 10:30.  I didn't get to come to the forums until I got home from work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2014, 09:30:48 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://sassyecards.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Thought-Bubbles.jpg)

Oh, thank goodness you can't see thought bubbles! 

:laugh:

How is everyone today?  I slept well last night, and I'm ready for the weekend, even though it's only Thursday.

Friday night I have to run home and get cleaning done.  I have an old school friend coming over for lunch on Saturday, so I'll have to get all the cleaning done Friday evening/night.

I have no superbowl plans for Sunday, no place to go, and most likely won't even watch.  Even half-time doesn't interest me this year, I'm not a big Bruno Mars fan.

How is everyone else doing today?  Good plans for the weekend/superbowl?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on January 30, 2014, 02:27:42 pm

Yeah, Bruno Mars - meh.

And I don't have a dog in the fight, and hopefully one of the channels will have a marathon...Twilight Zone, or Law & Order.  I'll probably watch off and on...

Here's the Budweiser cute puppy commercial for this year...I love that sappy stuff    :)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQB7QRyF4p4[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2014, 09:15:38 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJbnQIEFxCc/UIIel2ByhyI/AAAAAAAABLg/6sTA4v6OhfA/s1600/ecard1.jpg)

Ah yes, the weekend is here!   Cleaning the apartment tonight, lunch with a friend tomorrow, and then Sunday for me.

;D

I've seen the commercial with the horse and puppy, I thought it was really cute!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 31, 2014, 11:12:11 am

I'm surprised you didn't go to Madrid.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2014, 03:26:07 pm

I had originally planned on it, and then had a major issue with my car, which took my vacation money.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 31, 2014, 03:52:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2014, 03:26:07 pm

I had originally planned on it, and then had a major issue with my car, which took my vacation money.

 :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2014, 04:33:15 pm

that's ok, there's always next time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 02, 2014, 10:06:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2014, 09:15:38 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJbnQIEFxCc/UIIel2ByhyI/AAAAAAAABLg/6sTA4v6OhfA/s1600/ecard1.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2014, 09:34:25 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.wallstickeroutlet.com/Images/alphabet-garden-let-it-snow-2.jpg)

Yup, back at work, in my cube, and we're having a winter storm.  Weather forcasters say we can expect up to 8 inches here today.  Commute in was slow going, but made it safely.

I wonder how many people from out-of-town for the superbowl are now stranded.  I hope any traveling Brokies get to their destinations ok!

me, I'm hoping for a nice, slow day at work, with no customer calls!   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 03, 2014, 01:42:09 pm

and maybe go home early!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2014, 03:12:05 pm

I'll be leaving as soon as I get this last bit of work done, I should be on my way in about 15 minutes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 03, 2014, 06:06:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 31, 2014, 03:26:07 pm

I had originally planned on it, and then had a major issue with my car, which took my vacation money.

We missed you there, Chuckie!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2014, 09:22:31 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://snowplowingdenver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/snowplow2.jpg)

Yeah, that's a sight NJ is getting used to this winter.  :laugh:

Yesterday's snow is still being plowed, and according to the weatherman we're getting 5 more inches of snow tonight, starting at midnight, changing to a wintery mix for rush hour time.  So that's Wednesday's forecast.   Then, we're supposed to get hit with another storm for the weekend.  It's supposed to be pretty big, some are saying over a foot of snow.  damn!!!

I hope that no one had any major plans this weekend in NJ, 'cause they ain't gonna happen!

:laugh:

I plan on putting a small grocery list together, and shopping on Wednesday night.  I'll do my laundry another night, I guess Friday if it hasn't started snowing.  If it's predicted to start on Friday, I'll do it Thursday.  I don't want to leave the house for any reason this weekend! 

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2014, 01:59:02 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://data2.whicdn.com/images/62210467/large.jpg)

Yup!  I'm on vacation!  ;D

I took the coming week off, and next Monday is a holiday, so I'm away from work until 2/18!  ;D

No real plans.....I may go up to see my sister-in-law and Trenton, I need to get the hair I have cut, and I need to get a small cavity filled.  Other than that, I plan on watching the Olympics.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 08, 2014, 04:12:29 am

Lucky you. Enjoy your staycation! :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 08, 2014, 09:50:23 am

Yes enjoy the stay cation and all the ice skating (which I assume will be your favoured olympic sport!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 08, 2014, 12:30:48 pm

Have a great staycation, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2014, 12:01:07 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://adorablya.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/i-like-sleeping-ecard.jpg)

Ah yes, it felt sooooo good to sleep in today!  ;D 

;D

When I did get up, I had a light breakfast, did some stuff around the apartment, watched trashy tv, and catch up online.  I'll have a light lunch, hit the gym, come home and shower, and then get more stuff done online.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on February 10, 2014, 07:22:00 pm

Sleeping in, or just being able to have a nap when you are tired, is one of the best things about not working.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2014, 04:29:18 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://abilitytree.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bowling-pic.jpg)

Yup, it's bowling night tonight! 

My last game was a 135, so I'm hoping that I can do just as well.  ;D

So, how is everyone doing? 

Here we're getting ready for another winter storm.  ;D  It's supposed to start Wednesday night, and go into Thursday.  I'm not sure how much were expecting to get.  Let's just say my shovel is ready.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 11:53:45 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://mattweberphotos.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/blizzard-pooch-1996-copy.jpg)

Yup, the snow is falling falling falling!

I'm thinking that my area will get the full 12 inches of snow, if not more.  I went outside to clear off my car and shovel around it, I didn't want to wait until this stopped.  There has to be about 10 inches out there already.

There was a car stuck on the off ramp, and I was worried someone may hit it, as it was white, and I'm sure almost invisible out there.  When I went to shovel out my car, a tow truck showed up and removed it.

I'm so happy that I'm on vacation this week, and don't need to be at work today!  haahaaha!  Let someone else deal with it!  Oh, I should check the hotline for work.  *gets phone*

My office is closed due to the weather, I'm glad that all my coworkers are home safe where they should be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 12:59:33 pm

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!  49 years today!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 02:36:30 pm

It's finally changed to rain here, I went out and gave my parking spot a quick shovel, and cleaned off the car.

I'll catch up here for a bit, and then I think a nap is in order.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 13, 2014, 04:18:19 pm

Happy Anniversary to your parents! :D
Such lovely photos. Thanks for sharing. 49 years, wow. Next year you children ought to come up with something special for them!

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 02:36:30 pm

... and then I think a nap is in order.  ;D

Nap - the best three letters between morning and night.
(I ought to make this my new sigline ;))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 13, 2014, 05:02:18 pm

Happy anniversary Chuck's Mom and Dad!

You really look like a mixture of the two, Chuck. Your eyes from your Dad, and your mouth from you Mom.   :)


Will that save you a vacation day, that your workplace is closed anyway?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 05:38:49 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 13, 2014, 04:18:19 pm

Happy Anniversary to your parents! :D   Such lovely photos. Thanks for sharing. 49 years, wow. Next year you children ought to come up with something special for them!

I was thinking about that this morning......but maybe later into the spring.  LOL  If it's like this next year, we'll have a foot of snow on their anniversary!

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 13, 2014, 04:18:19 pm

Nap - the best three letters between morning and night.   (I ought to make this my new sigline ;))

Yes, this is your new siggy line!  Make it so!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 05:38:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 13, 2014, 05:02:18 pm

Happy anniversary Chuck's Mom and Dad!

You really look like a mixture of the two, Chuck. Your eyes from your Dad, and your mouth from you Mom.   :)

Will that save you a vacation day, that your workplace is closed anyway?

Nope, I still need to use a vacation day, and that's ok.  I've still got 5 more weeks to use up.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 13, 2014, 06:06:35 pm

Happy Anniversary to your Mum & dad!

Why do you still need to use a vacation day of your work is closed?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2014, 06:10:48 pm

because the vacation day was planned before the office closed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2014, 11:44:37 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day!  ;D  Don't eat too much chocolate!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2014, 11:44:56 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2014, 02:21:04 pm

2 1/2 month old Trenton is looking for a Valentine today.

 ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 14, 2014, 04:41:50 pm

Aww......ain't he a cutie!

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Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2014, 08:02:53 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://alloveralbany.com/images/giant_guilderland_snowman.jpg)

Oh my!  That is one big ass snowman!

:laugh:

Yup, it's snowing again in NJ, weather forecasters are saying 2 - 4 inches more of the white stuff will be on the ground.  I've opted not to leave the apartment today.  LOL  Let the crazy ones go out into the snow and try to drive!   I spent the day relaxing and watching tv shows and whatnot.

Stay-cation ends on Monday, back to work Tuesday.  Oh well!

On the plus side, Monday is the return of RuPaul's drag race!  ;D  You better watch it, or Lil' Pound Cake may come after you!!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 16, 2014, 06:54:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2014, 02:21:04 pm

2 1/2 month old Trenton is looking for a Valentine today.

 ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/1939511_10202306916413030_1772840872_n.jpg)

Cute!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2014, 11:30:05 pm

Thanks Kelda!  He's a little cutie!  Looking forward to when he gets older and is able to crawl and make himself known a little more.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 17, 2014, 04:21:25 pm

You'll probably drown him in scary zombie toys and bloody Psycho stuff, Chuck.    ::)

Poor child.....   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2014, 04:23:48 pm

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2014, 08:45:06 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yup, tonight starts ladies figure skating!  ;D

This week will be an odd week for me, as I'm staying up later to watch the games, and therefore not signing on my computer in the mornings.

How is everyone doing?

Going back to work after the week off was not bad, and thankfully, work didn't pile up too badly while I was away.   

Have a dinner party to go to on Saturday, and will be without a car on Saturday morning, it's time for a tune-up and inspection.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 20, 2014, 06:15:25 pm

Ive been loving the skating..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2014, 07:12:17 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yup, tonight ends ladies figure skating!  ;D

US Ladies are not in position to medal, but they are all in the Top 10 as of the short program.   Top of the stand is Kim Yu-Na from South Korea, second is Adelina Sotnikova  from Russia, and third is Carolina Kostner from Italy.

They've already skated, but I'm avoiding the news, I want to see what happens on TV tonight.  ;D  Each one is interesting.  Kim was the gold medal winner from 2010 in Vancouver.  Adelina is skating on home ice, and was eclipsed by her countrywoman Julia Lipnitskaia.  She skated on the team event, and was fantastic, but when she skated in her own short program, she fell on a jump.  Carolina Kostner is in her third Olympics.  She placed 9th in 2006, then 16th in 2010.  This is her best placement, and I'm hoping she holds on to it.


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My dinner party on Saturday got downgraded to a wine & desert night, still will be good to see everyone!  ;D

Anyone else have good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 21, 2014, 05:48:57 pm

The Russian girl that eventually won was something else. And I'm glad the italian got bronze.

I must ask - the american that wasn't Gracie Gold.. what happened to her in the american qualifiers? There was a few references in the UK commentary about her having a meltdown there and how she had proved herself worthy of the olympics with her performance at the olympics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2014, 08:48:20 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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I was supposed to go to a friends house on Saturday night for a dinner party, but she sent a message that she got too busy to plan the dinner.

So it was changed to a wine/dessert party.

I didn't have time to bake a dessert, so I got a bunch of fresh baked cookies.  I got chocolate chip cookies, Snicker Doodle cookies (crunchy cookie sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar) and red velvet white chocolate chip cookies.


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Sunday I'll go to my friends' house to watch the closing ceremonies together and have dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2014, 10:39:14 pm

Quote from: Kelda on February 21, 2014, 05:48:57 pm

The Russian girl that eventually won was something else. And I'm glad the italian got bronze.

I must ask - the american that wasn't Gracie Gold.. what happened to her in the american qualifiers? There was a few references in the UK commentary about her having a meltdown there and how she had proved herself worthy of the olympics with her performance at the olympics.

Well, it's a bit of an explanation.

There were spots for three women to go to the Olympics in Sochi.  There were two favorites for the three spots, Ashley Wagner, who won the US title in 2012 and 2013, and Gracie Gold, who finished second in 2013 behind Ashley Wagner.  Also competing was Mirai Nagasu, she won the US title in 2007 & 2008, and placed second in 2010.  She was at the Olympics in Vancouver, and finished 4th in the ladies competition.

The night of the ladies long program arrived, and Ashley Wagner was the first to skate.  She let her nerves get to her, and she fell on two jumps.  Her competition (up to that point) hadn't done much better, so she was placed first.  Next came new-comer Paulina Edmunds.  She surprised everyone with her grace and jumps, and was placed ahead of Wagner.  Next was Gracie Gold.  She skated wonderfully, and was placed first, pushing Paulina down to second, and Ashley Wagner to third, which meant Ashley still had a shot to go to the Olympics.

Mirai Nagasu took the ice last.  She had not performed well during the last year, and many were not expecting her to medal.  Her program was a clean one, not as artistic as Ashley Wagner's, but she had no falls, while Ashley had two.  Mirai was placed third, pushing Wagner off the podium.

Normally, it is the top three finishers that go on to the Olympics and World championships.  However, many were surprised when the USFSA (United States Figure Skating Association) cited a seldom used rule that they can consider a skater's "body of work" for the prior year.  It is usually used when a skater is sick/injured and can't compete.  It was last used in 1994, when Nancy Kerrigan was placed on the Olympic team, despite the attack on her.   The USFSA decided that Ashley's prior year was better than Mirai's, and in the end Mirai was pushed from the Olympic team, replaced with  Ashley Wagner.  It was a shock because it was the first time that this rule was used for a skater who was not sick or injured.

It later came to light that two of the sponsors who sponsored the Olympics, also personally sponsored Ashley Wagner.   Mirai Nagasu was gracious about it, but many fans were upset.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2014, 09:58:46 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-61HciaHyLHo/UX2dfmgcivI/AAAAAAAAJlE/XLwzptze7f8/s1600/lilpoundcake2.gif)

RuPaul's Drag Race premiers tonight! ;D

I'll be watching!  Especially now that the Olympics are over.  ;D

Got my review and the amount of my raise and bonus, I'm very happy!  I also had my taxes done today and I'm getting refunds. 

Hope that you all are doing well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2014, 08:26:59 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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I just had to keep Lil' Pound Cake around for one more day.   LOL

So, how is everyone doing today?

Apparently we're in for more snow, nothing major, flurries and such, but for the next three days.  LOL   Winter is definitely not ready to give up its grip on us.

I put my St. Patrick's Day flag and green lights up.  They look cute.

Bowling night tonight.....hoping to continue the recent trend in the improvements I've been seeing.

Here's another pic for you, my great nephew Trenton Scott, just about to fall asleep on his momma.  I call it "Trenton's first flip-off".   :laugh:



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 26, 2014, 01:28:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 25, 2014, 08:26:59 pm

I call it "Trenton's first flip-off".   :laugh:

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LOL. Keep that photo and comment for his teen years. ;D

He looks very cute in this one. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2014, 08:41:10 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c0/f3/fd/c0f3fd141ff67dc97b2be584b43d1ff7.jpg)

Hopefully, no one will cross my path, and make me feel the above desire!  LOL

It was a good day yesterday!  Work went well, no bills came, rent check was mailed, and bowling went well too.

;D

How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2014, 08:41:58 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 26, 2014, 01:28:43 am

LOL. Keep that photo and comment for his teen years. ;D

He looks very cute in this one. :)

Hiya Chrissi!  :-*  How are things with you?

As my mother would say, he's a cutie-patootie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2014, 03:00:50 pm

Well, he was really early turning himself around, so why not equally early in telling people to fuck off?

 :laugh: ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2014, 09:41:35 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/40/42/e6/4042e6f3ee1de512aa2c85451cecbbed.jpg)

Well, it has seemed like a long week this week.  ugh!  However, I'm happy because I have excess cash as of today.  ;D

BONUS!

Anyway, does anyone have plans for the weekend?  On Sunday I have a bowling event to be at, and then  I'll be at an Oscar party, so I've taken Monday off.  I plan to get to the dentist on Monday,  and just generally rest.

Oscar party is themed "beach" so I have to find some beach things to wear.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2014, 09:42:21 am

Quote from: Sason on February 26, 2014, 03:00:50 pm

Well, he was really early turning himself around, so why not equally early in telling people to fuck off?

 :laugh: ;D ;)

Very true Sonja, and he is from NJ,  where we are known for our attitude...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 27, 2014, 04:23:46 pm

Don't forget to take your little bucket and spade to the beach party! And your inflatable rubber ducky!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on February 27, 2014, 07:09:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2014, 10:39:14 pm

Well, it's a bit of an explanation.

There were spots for three women to go to the Olympics in Sochi.  There were two favorites for the three spots, Ashley Wagner, who won the US title in 2012 and 2013, and Gracie Gold, who finished second in 2013 behind Ashley Wagner.  Also competing was Mirai Nagasu, she won the US title in 2007 & 2008, and placed second in 2010.  She was at the Olympics in Vancouver, and finished 4th in the ladies competition.

The night of the ladies long program arrived, and Ashley Wagner was the first to skate.  She let her nerves get to her, and she fell on two jumps.  Her competition (up to that point) hadn't done much better, so she was placed first.  Next came new-comer Paulina Edmunds.  She surprised everyone with her grace and jumps, and was placed ahead of Wagner.  Next was Gracie Gold.  She skated wonderfully, and was placed first, pushing Paulina down to second, and Ashley Wagner to third, which meant Ashley still had a shot to go to the Olympics.

Mirai Nagasu took the ice last.  She had not performed well during the last year, and many were not expecting her to medal.  Her program was a clean one, not as artistic as Ashley Wagner's, but she had no falls, while Ashley had two.  Mirai was placed third, pushing Wagner off the podium.

Normally, it is the top three finishers that go on to the Olympics and World championships.  However, many were surprised when the USFSA (United States Figure Skating Association) cited a seldom used rule that they can consider a skater's "body of work" for the prior year.  It is usually used when a skater is sick/injured and can't compete.  It was last used in 1994, when Nancy Kerrigan was placed on the Olympic team, despite the attack on her.   The USFSA decided that Ashley's prior year was better than Mirai's, and in the end Mirai was pushed from the Olympic team, replaced with  Ashley Wagner.  It was a shock because it was the first time that this rule was used for a skater who was not sick or injured.

It later came to light that two of the sponsors who sponsored the Olympics, also personally sponsored Ashley Wagner.   Mirai Nagasu was gracious about it, but many fans were upset.

It was Callum's 30th at the weekend so we had a little party in the house.. Naylan stayed with my Mum and niece for the night.. just as well I was veeeeerrryyy hungover the next day...

Here's a pic of his cake..



Oooh that is interesting.. And I don't remember seeing Paulina Edmunds at all..  I did think the American couple were fabulous.. and apparently they have been partners since they were little kids!

Quote from: Sason on February 26, 2014, 03:00:50 pm

Well, he was really early turning himself around, so why not equally early in telling people to fuck off?

 :laugh: ;D ;)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2014, 07:52:53 pm

;D   Love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2014, 08:03:48 pm

Fabulous cake!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2014, 09:41:47 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Now wouldn't that be fun?  You and all your coworkers stumbling around, drunk as hell?   Ooooh, there would be plenty of stories to share on Monday!

Going to be a busy weekend for me!  Tonight I have to shop for a party on Sunday and then work on some CDs when I get home.  Saturday I have to cram all my chores into it, as I won't be home most of the day on Sunday.  Sunday I have a bowling event to attend, we're making up a game we had to cancel when the lanes were shut due to the snow.  Then after that I have the Oscar party to go to.   I took Monday off to relax, but I'm also getting a tooth drilled (minor cavity).  The appointment was originally scheduled the day that big snowstorm hit, so I had to reschedule.  Now it's supposed to snow on Monday as well.

Perhaps it will get canceled again.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2014, 09:46:18 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 27, 2014, 04:23:46 pm

Don't forget to take your little bucket and spade to the beach party! And your inflatable rubber ducky!!

I hadn't even thought of that!  Soooo funny!  I'm gonna do that!

Quote from: Kelda on February 27, 2014, 07:09:59 pm

It was Callum's 30th at the weekend so we had a little party in the house.. Naylan stayed with my Mum and niece for the night.. just as well I was veeeeerrryyy hungover the next day...

Here's a pic of his cake..

Ah yes, being hung over after a birthday.  I haven't been that way in a while.   :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on February 27, 2014, 07:09:59 pm

Oooh that is interesting.. And I don't remember seeing Paulina Edmunds at all..  I did think the American couple were fabulous.. and apparently they have been partners since they were little kids!

Ah yes, the ice-dancing pair.  we're very excied for them, they were the first American ice-dancers to win gold.  Paulina and Gracie will be the future for ladies figure skating, not so sure about Ashley Wagner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2014, 10:11:08 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ8D0dOYw-0/UPjEZxQzhmI/AAAAAAAABNs/R8QUTm-d59c/s1600/ecards-haiku-233467.jpeg)

Yup, that's how I felt this morning!   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I did manage to get a bit of a sleep in today, then got up, got the apartment situated, got the laundry done, did some shopping, and got CDs ready for the bowling event tomorrow.

;D

Now I'm catching up online.  ;D

Tomorrow is bowling, and the Oscar party I am going to, and then Monday is off.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 02, 2014, 09:09:21 am

That's how you felt this morning, Chuck?

That's how I feel every morning.....   ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2014, 12:52:48 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://i.imgur.com/mQXFA.jpg)

Oh, I slept so well last night.  ;D  Today is my party day......bowling event/party from 2 - 5, and then the Oscar party afterwards.  ;D

I'm glad I took Monday off!  LOL

Not sure how much snow is coming, I've heard a few different predictions.  I guess one of them would be right.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2014, 07:03:08 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5cwkzVVYv1w/Ug-Iw7YR8kI/AAAAAAAAnqk/nJc28lkqbic/w500/dentist.jpg)

lmao!

Ok, so I didn't need a crown.  ;D  I did have a dentist appointment today.  I was supposed to have it the week I was on vacation, but that was the day of the big snowstorm, so I had to reschedule.  I had a small cavity that was painless, but needed to be taken care of before it got out of control.

When the sedative wore off, that tooth was throbbing.  I went to the drug store and got some pain meds, they are working.  I got some strong ones for bedtime tonight, just to make sure I get sleep before work tomorrow.  Bowling tomorrow night again, just after bowling yesterday to make up for the missed day.

Oh, and new episode of RuPaul's Drag Race tonight.   ;D  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2014, 09:25:14 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://magounssaloon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mardi-gras-crop.jpg)

Happy Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras!!!

yup, tomorrow it is time to repent and begin the Lenten season!  Is anyone giving anything specific up?

I don't go to church or get ashes, but I do practice Lent, and I often add something to it.  This year (as usual) I'll be buying extra food and donating it to the local church.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2014, 09:26:17 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.bubblews.com/assets/images/news/2052351486_1362717496.gif)

Yup, that's me at my desk today!  Late night bowling, and then couldn't fall asleep.  Oh well.  Had to march off to work anyway, bills gotta be paid!

;D

Family will be getting together on Sunday to celebrate some birthdays.  My brother Chris' was Feb. 12th, but with all the snow and such, my other brother Mike and his family couldn't come down.  Mike's bday is today, so we're celebrating them together this Sunday.

Tax refund arrived yesterday, and is safely put into the savings account.  ;D

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2014, 08:18:47 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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LMAO!  Oh, I can just imagine the look on someone's face as they hear that!

It was a busy day at work, I was non-stop from when I got there to when I left, and that was an hour later than usual.  I did take a break for lunch, we had a pizza luncheon for a coworker who is getting married next week.  We could've gone for a bigger lunch, but we all decided to go with pizza, and put more money in the card.

Tomorrow is payday, and then I have to spend Friday evening cleaning up the apartment.  Mom is coming over on Saturday, and then Sunday we're at mom and dad's place to celebrate my last brother's bday, which was yesterday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2014, 09:37:20 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Well, my weekend plans went right out the window!  LOL  :laugh:

Got a call from mom, dad is sick, so Sunday is cancelled.  After all, we don't want baby Trenton exposed to any flu yet.

Since dad is laid up, I need to pick up mom tonight to help her with shopping, and then help her run some more errands tomorrow.  After that, she'll be coming over my apartment to visit.  I have "On Demand" TV with my cable, so I'll be showing her the first two episodes of the new season of RuPaul's drag race.

:laugh:

Sunday will be the usual chores/laundry day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2014, 05:56:52 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yes, it's still the weekend, but it's almost over, and back to work!

Weekend went pretty much how I expected it to.  Friday took mom shopping while dad rested.  Did the same thing Saturday morning, and then dropped her and the groceries home.  I got home, did a good cleaning around the apartment, even opened the windows to let some fresh air in.  Mom came over for dinner (Chinese) and we watched the first two episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race.  Mom thought it was pretty funny, and wants to see who wins, so she'll be coming back to see the other episodes.

Today was laundry day, and shopping for me.  Got myself a new iron, ironing board, and a mechanism to hang it on the back of the bathroom door.  I also got the Easter stuff I need to decorate the windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2014, 07:59:36 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I know that everyone here at work will be complaining about losing the hour.  I have to be honest, I can't understand why people feel so tired and run-down the day after springing ahead.

If you go to sleep at your usual time, and wake at your usual time, you're still getting the same amount of sleep on Sunday night, Saturday is the night we spring ahead.

Well, whatever.  We'll see what the day brings.  At the moment I'm feeling fine, that could change as the day goes on.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 10, 2014, 01:42:45 pm

I am getting a bit sick of Daylight Saving. It is now just after 6.30 and the sun does not rise until 7.27. We still have nearly 4 weeks of daylight saving, April 6 clocks go back. On April 5 sunrise will be 8am. :(  Even in Mid-winter it is 8.20am.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2014, 02:03:10 pm

Ours ended yesterday, and I was right, there are people complaining about it today.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2014, 03:07:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2014, 07:59:36 am

I know that everyone here at work will be complaining about losing the hour.  I have to be honest, I can't understand why people feel so tired and run-down the day after springing ahead.

If you go to sleep at your usual time, and wake at your usual time, you're still getting the same amount of sleep on Sunday night, Saturday is the night we spring ahead.

It's not that easy for some people to adapt that quickly. They may go to bed at their usual time, say, 10 p.m. by the clock, but because the clock has only just been turned ahead one hour, their bodies still "think" it's only 9 p.m. And at the other end, they may get up at their usual time, say, 6 a.m., but for a while their bodies still "think" it's only 5 a.m.

And being in bed and even being asleep doesn't necessarily equate to good, restful sleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 10, 2014, 03:42:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2014, 02:03:10 pm

Ours ended yesterday, and I was right, there are people complaining about it today.  LOL

I think it 'started' up your way. It will be ending here next month in the South.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2014, 05:57:02 pm

Quote from: brian on March 10, 2014, 03:42:06 pm

I think it 'started' up your way. It will be ending here next month in the South.  ;D

You're right, I got it reversed.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2014, 05:57:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2014, 03:07:00 pm

It's not that easy for some people to adapt that quickly. They may go to bed at their usual time, say, 10 p.m. by the clock, but because the clock has only just been turned ahead one hour, their bodies still "think" it's only 9 p.m. And at the other end, they may get up at their usual time, say, 6 a.m., but for a while their bodies still "think" it's only 5 a.m.

And being in bed and even being asleep doesn't necessarily equate to good, restful sleep.

I guess your right.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2014, 08:05:47 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yup!  It's Tuesday Night bowling night!

Pray for turkeys!  :laugh:

Hope everyone is doing well today.  I slept fairly well last night, woke at one point feeling hot, and I have no idea why, the heater was off.

Anyway, things are going well at work, and I seem to be pretty caught up on everything.

So what's going on with you all?  Tell me!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2014, 08:14:25 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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I hope everyone has had a good morning!

;D

Wicked weather will be coming through my area this afternoon, rains start later in the day, and then get heavier, with possible thunderstorms.  Good!  Let it wash all this awful rock salt and crap away!

Freezing temps return tonight, down to the 20s!  :o

I'll have to remember to turn the heat back on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2014, 08:54:41 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

How was your day?

Work was pretty busy today, I got there at 7 (as usual) and the emails started right away, and didn't stop until I left for lunch.  Thankfully, the flow stopped just after lunch, and I was able to get caught up on everything.

Is anyone doing anything cool this weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2014, 09:19:16 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Gay+Cowboy_f444ee_4582848.jpg)

:laugh:

How is everyone today?

It was busy busy busy at work today!   Thankfully, I managed to get everything done before leaving.  ;D   I just need to get some filing done now.

Tomorrow I'm thinking of getting some shopping done, and relax for the evening.  Sunday is the usual laundry and lunch with the family.

What has everyone else got going on?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 14, 2014, 09:36:12 pm

Unlike you I do not regularly clean my house other than a quick wipe down of kitchen and bathroom.

However some old friends of mine from Australia are arriving in Dunedin on a cruise ship tomorrow. I am meeting them at 9.30 and driving them around and usually I invite such visitors home for afternoon tea. That is the plan but sadly a tropical cyclone (it was Cat 3) is over the North Island at the moment and is forecast to cross the South Island tomorrow. It will no longer be a tropical cyclone but still bring heavy rain and gale force winds. We may have to spend time in the museum or the ship may not actually enter the harbour if the winds are too strong.

Then I turn 70 on Monday and have decided to invite my walking group back for afternoon tea on Tuesday. Usually about 18 walk , only 2 men regularly. The walk is located not far from my home. I was going to make a last minute decision but my sister used the internet to order 2 dozen cupcakes which I have to pick up on Monday afternoon. So now I am committed.

I vacuumed during the week and cleaned the bathroom thoroughly on Wednesday but have the kitchen to do this afternoon  >:( which is why I am on the net after lunch  :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2014, 03:49:07 pm

Ah yes!  cleaning for company!  That is when the house/apartment gets the best cleaning!  :laugh:

Oh, happy 70th as well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 15, 2014, 03:51:22 pm

Update.
When I went online at 6.30 this morning, it still showed the Sun Princess as arriving at 7.15 but at 7.15, it was no longer showing. I rang the wharf to be told that it was not coming in. Disappointed I will not meet up with my friends but relieved I do not have to think what to do with them in rain and driving winds. The other cruise ship "Celebrity Solstice" that was also due today has berthed. It is sad for all the tour operators. I know the train on which I sometimes volunteer has to give away all the meals that have been prepared overnight.
As soon as I found out I developed a headache. I often do that when tension is relieved  ???  Can now spend Sunday lazing around the house making sure I do not cause any mess before all the visitors come on Tuesday afternoon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2014, 08:38:47 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Hope you all have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Still tired from last night, I was up later than usual, due to The Walking Dead.  The episode was crazy, and I had to surf the 'net afterward, and then read a light-hearted book to get it off my mind before going to bed.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2014, 03:37:28 pm

Judging by your bathroom decor, I'm surprised a mere TV programme can have that effect on you, Chuck!  ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2014, 05:09:36 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 17, 2014, 03:37:28 pm

Judging by your bathroom decor, I'm surprised a mere TV programme can have that effect on you, Chuck!  ::) ;D

It wasn't a scary/gory episode, it was an unexpected event that threw me big time.

anyone who watches the show, and hasn't seen it yet, leave the blog!  LOL   Spoilers ahead.



In prior seasons there were two groups of humans, the main group living in a prison led by Rick, and a second group living in a town called Woodbury led by "the Governor".

The governor had major issues, and when the two groups clashed, the Prison Group won.  They then took a school bus to Woodbury and invited their survivors to join them in the prison.  Two survivors were sisters Lizzie (12) and Mika (10).  Each sister had a major fault.  Mika was too kind-hearted when it came to people.  Lizzie seemed to have a major mental issue, and couldn't always view the zombies as dangerous.

In an effort to teach the group's younger members self defense, Prison member Carol taught them how to use knives and guns for self-defense against zombies.

Last season ended with a major attack against the prison, and the survivors had to scatter to survive.  One splinter group was Carol, Tyrese, the infant Judith, and Lizzie and Mika.  They survived on the road for a while, and then found a house to hide in while they rested for a few days.  While there, Lizzie began to exhibit some strange behaviors regarding the zombies.  She believed they weren't always dangerous, and was trying to convince the others they were safe.  Carol and Tyrese went out to search for food, and came back to find 10 year old Mika dead, and Lizzie covered in blood.  Lizzie had killed her younger sister, in an effort to prove to Carol and Tyrese that Mika would come back, and not be dangerous.  She said she wanted to do the same to Judith, the baby.

Tyrese and Carol discussed what to do, and Carol said that Lizzie couldn't be trusted to do the right thing with walkers, and couldn't be trusted around people.  For their safetly,  Carol walked 12 year old Lizzie into the woods, shot and killed her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on March 17, 2014, 05:15:08 pm

a zombie's gotta do what a zombie's gotta do, I guess.   ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2014, 05:57:26 pm

I wouldn't worry if I were you, Chuck.

I don't think it's a documentary.

You're quite safe where you are.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2014, 08:15:27 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://centsibletreasures.biz/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Spring.jpg)

Yup, spring is around the corner.....Here in NJ, it has still be very cold in the mornings!  ugh!  Tomorrow we're supposed to go up to the 50s (I think that's what I heard) so we'll start to get some of the warmer weather now!

;D

Bowling night tonight, I pray it goes better than last week!  LOL  My entire team was off their game!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2014, 08:33:39 am

Quote from: butlers_fantasy on March 17, 2014, 05:15:08 pm

a zombie's gotta do what a zombie's gotta do, I guess.   ;)

 :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on March 17, 2014, 05:57:26 pm

I wouldn't worry if I were you, Chuck.

I don't think it's a documentary.

You're quite safe where you are.

I think you are misunderstanding me Sonja.   I'm not saying the program "scared" me.   I'm saying that I was shocked that the writers came up with a story where 12 year old Lizzie stabbed to death her 10 year old sister (not a zombie).


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When the adults came to the conclusion that there was nothing else they could do, walked Lizzie out into a field of flowers and shot her in the head.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 18, 2014, 05:46:12 pm

I wouldn't watch that programme in a million years!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2014, 08:20:18 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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So what's wrong with being a chatty Cathy?  LOL   Sometimes, I think this entire office is made up of them!  I won't deny being one, but so is everyone else!

So how is everyone today?  I'm tired from bowling, but otherwise I'm ok.  I'm thinking (hoping) it will be a slow day, and I'll get caught up on everything that's piled up in recent days!  It was on the slow side yesterday, so I got the bulk of my filing done, there's not much more to do.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2014, 08:28:45 am

Quote from: Sason on March 18, 2014, 05:46:12 pm

I wouldn't watch that programme in a million years!

:laugh:

I know a few people who agree with you on that, and there were a few postings online from people who said they wouldn't watch the show anymore after Sunday's episode.  It's actually a very well-written show, very well acted.

As stupid as it sounds, in the context of the show, it was the right choice to make.  The two adults had two children and a baby with them (none of them their biologically).  They are heading to a town that is supposed to be a safe haven in the middle of a zombie apocolypse.  The oldest child snaps, and kills her younger sister, and threatens to kill the baby.

In this world there are no detention centers, treatment centers or psychologists.  Do you take this child with you hoping she doesn't snap again and kill others, or do you think of the safety of others (and yourself) and do something like the act I described above?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings--TATTOOS
Post by: x-man on March 19, 2014, 02:03:49 pm

I caught your tattoos on the Body Art site.  As you may have read, I just got my first tattoo ever.  (the ship we worked on when we first met, the name of the ship and the year, then HIS name in bigger blue letters)  I am really glad I got it, and am getting a second one next week: on the inside of my left wrist--black rectangle with a big pink triangle in the centre.  A pink triangle has the political edginess that a Pride flag does not.  What was the reaction to your triangle?  Did straights know what it meant without asking?  Yours was 7 years ago; any change in your thinking? i.e., would you rather have a Pride flag today?
Hey, from your photos you look like a muscle bear--true?
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2014, 02:11:48 pm

Hello X-man.

I am far from a muscle bear.  LOL  I have unfortunately put a bunch of weight on, but I'm working on taking it off (again) so that may change in the future.

I am very happy with my triangle.  A few straight people knew what it was, others did not.

I have no regrets about it, very glad I got it, as well as the Brokeback one that ended up under it.

Congrats on your tat, and your second soon-to-come tat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2014, 08:14:34 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://soundcenterarts.com/sites/default/files/vernalEquinox.jpg)

How is everyone today??

First day of spring has finally come!  We had some heavy downpours here last night, but the sun is supposed to come out today, and go up to the 50s.  Very nice for the first day of spring.

I'm hoping my "big boss" is out of the office today.  My immediate supervisor is in Boston today for a training course, and it would be nice to have them both out at the same time!   :laugh:

According to the internet, today is "International Happy Day".

So celebrate and put on a happy face!




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2014, 08:41:18 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yup, it's Friday, and pay day!

;D

Got to work early, went to 'online banking', and then I moved everything to where it is supposed to be, and now my bills will be paid!  ;D

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?  I'm going over to my friends' house for a game night, that should be some fun.  I'm also attempting to make a new dessert for the evening, aletria.

(http://receitas-culinaria.pt/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/aletria-300x225.jpg)

It's a dessert made with angel hair pasta.....similar to rice pudding.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2014, 09:20:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2014, 08:41:18 am

I'm also attempting to make a new dessert for the evening, aletria.

(http://receitas-culinaria.pt/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/aletria-300x225.jpg)

It's a dessert made with angel hair pasta.....similar to rice pudding.

Not for those on a low-carb diet, I'm sure.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on March 21, 2014, 07:15:32 pm

Sounds yummy!
Have nice time!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 22, 2014, 05:08:37 am

Hiya Chuckie,
just catching up on your blog. How about getting me a seedling of that money-tree? ;) ;D
Have fun at game night! :-*

Busy weekend over here; my oldest turns 18 tomorrow and we're gonna have a big party tonight.
Can't believe my baby has grown up so fast....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2014, 07:06:13 am

I know the feeling, Chrissi!

Happy birthday to her!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2014, 12:16:40 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/images/boystirring.jpg)

How is everyone doing today?

My Aletria is done and in the fridge, setting.  ;D   Looks like it turned out just right!

Just finished some lunch, and now I'm catching up online.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2014, 12:18:32 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on March 21, 2014, 07:15:32 pm

Sounds yummy!
Have nice time!

It is yummy!  I hope it turned out as good as my friend's.

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 22, 2014, 05:08:37 am

Hiya Chuckie,
just catching up on your blog. How about getting me a seedling of that money-tree? ;) ;D  Have fun at game night! :-*

Busy weekend over here; my oldest turns 18 tomorrow and we're gonna have a big party tonight.  Can't believe my baby has grown up so fast....

Oh, have a great time at the party!!!   As for a seedling, if it were possible, you'd have it!!!

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2014, 07:06:13 am

I know the feeling, Chrissi!

Happy birthday to her!!

Hiya Sonja!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2014, 12:28:35 pm

Hiya Chuck!

That's a very funny name for a dish. What's in it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2014, 12:44:08 pm

If you like rice pudding, you'll like this Portuguese dessert, made with angel hair pasta.

Aletria

6 Cups of milk
2 cups granulated sugar
1 T. of butter
3 egg yolks
1 lemon rind
1 box of angel hair pasta
ground cinnamon


In a large saucepan put 5 cups of milk, sugar, butter and lemon rind.   In a small dish put one cup of milk and three egg yolks, and beat well.  Break the angel hair pasta into thirds, and place in a bowl.  Turn on heat (medium low) and start to stir, slowly bringing the milk mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning.  Once the boil is reached, add the pasta and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. After 15 minutes, remove from heat, continuing to stir, while slowing adding the milk & egg mixture.  Be sure to keep stirring, to prevent pieces of cooked egg from appearning.  After the milk/egg mixture is all in, return to the heat, and cook for three more minutes.

After that three minutes is up, turn off the oven, stir for one or two more minutes, and then place onto platter of your choice.   Smooth mixture out, and let cool on a countertop.   Once cool, use the ground cinnamon to put a design on the top, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

(http://www.petiscos.com/fotos_utilizadores/10a2b690148340c50174adb9ba44e3994_aletria.JPG) 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2014, 01:05:43 pm

Sounds good!

I'm not sure what angel hair pasta is, but I'm guessing it's very thin pasta.

In fact, it sounds like a lokchen kugel!  :laugh:

Only difference is that a lokchen kugel is baked in the oven, but the ingredients are pretty much the same.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on March 23, 2014, 01:07:06 am

As long as the conversation has turned to food, this is my place to ask a question I have been unable to answer:  Years ago you could buy in the spice department of the supermarket a butter flavoured salt--for popcorn, baked potatoes, vegetables, and other such things.  It was a great no-cal way to enjoy these foods.  I tried looking for it recently, but can't find it.  Do they call it something else now?  I would like to hear from everyone, but especially from Canadians since I live and shop there.  Tnx.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2014, 11:09:55 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://thedogpaddler.com/EmailNewsletters/080120_SlowSundayBrokenToe/Laundry_washing_2DtransGIF.gif)

laundry day today!  The dinner party last night was a lot of fun, and everyone seemed to enjoy the Aletria.  Since they went for seconds, I assume they liked it.  LOL

;D

Hope you're all having a lazy Sunday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2014, 11:11:18 am

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2014, 01:05:43 pm

Sounds good!

I'm not sure what angel hair pasta is, but I'm guessing it's very thin pasta.

In fact, it sounds like a lokchen kugel!  :laugh:  Only difference is that a lokchen kugel is baked in the oven, but the ingredients are pretty much the same.

It does sound like Lokchen Kugel  ( I looked it up on Google) and yes, you are right.  Angel Hair pasta is thinner than regular spaghetti.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2014, 11:14:01 am

Quote from: x-man on March 23, 2014, 01:07:06 am

As long as the conversation has turned to food, this is my place to ask a question I have been unable to answer:  Years ago you could buy in the spice department of the supermarket a butter flavoured salt--for popcorn, baked potatoes, vegetables, and other such things.  It was a great no-cal way to enjoy these foods.  I tried looking for it recently, but can't find it.  Do they call it something else now?  I would like to hear from everyone, but especially from Canadians since I live and shop there.  Tnx.

Hello X-Man!

I'm assuming you mean something like this:



(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_8rsg0bMrFo/Tqr4krjskXI/AAAAAAAALI0/7KRMLtJo4x8/s1600/P1280427.JPG)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on March 23, 2014, 02:24:08 pm

Very Good Chuck :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2014, 08:31:28 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://waittheresmore.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Rottenecards_2848193_s5qd852897.png)

If it were only possible to hide from Mondays.  I'd be in hiding right now!

Of course, then I wouldn't be paid, and then bills wouldn't be paid, so I guess Monday's are necessary.  But that doesn't mean we have to like them!!!!   :laugh:

I believe this weekend the family will be getting together for birthdays that we've been trying to celebrate since February, but either due to weather or previously made plans, we couldn't.  It will be good to see Trenton again!!  He's getting bigger, and cuter!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/trent2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on March 24, 2014, 02:02:49 pm

Hey Muscle Bear.  Wow!  Thanks for the shots of the butter-flavoured salt.  That is, of course, exactly what I meant.  So, it isn't gone.  Tnx.
You never did comment on my question of pink triangle versus a Pride flag for a tat.  I'll be going in later in the week for the triangle and to let the artist take a look at the first tat.  The scabbing is now off the tat of the ship and my beloved's name, so I can at last tell what it really looks like.  I am very happy, and should have had it done long ago.   Back to the triangle: a pink triangle summons up darker images of the LGBT oppression that still stalks most of the rest of the world, while a Pride flag celebrates the gains already made--but in my mind it ignores important warnings from the past.  Do you agree?  This is why I asked if you had it to do over again would you opt for a Pride flag rather than the triangle.  I wonder what other people think.
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2014, 02:41:08 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2014, 12:28:35 pm

Hiya Chuck!

That's a very funny name for a dish. What's in it?

I agree. Aletria. Sounds like that rodent from Louisiana.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 24, 2014, 03:01:58 pm

Aw...isn't he a cutie!!


Judging by how early he rolled himself over, I expect he's already dancing ballet?   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2014, 06:05:04 pm

Quote from: x-man on March 24, 2014, 02:02:49 pm

Hey Muscle Bear.  Wow!  Thanks for the shots of the butter-flavoured salt.  That is, of course, exactly what I meant.  So, it isn't gone.  Tnx.
You never did comment on my question of pink triangle versus a Pride flag for a tat.  I'll be going in later in the week for the triangle and to let the artist take a look at the first tat.  The scabbing is now off the tat of the ship and my beloved's name, so I can at last tell what it really looks like.  I am very happy, and should have had it done long ago.   Back to the triangle: a pink triangle summons up darker images of the LGBT oppression that still stalks most of the rest of the world, while a Pride flag celebrates the gains already made--but in my mind it ignores important warnings from the past.  Do you agree?  This is why I asked if you had it to do over again would you opt for a Pride flag rather than the triangle.  I wonder what other people think.
 :)

Hiya X-man......I did answer your question, I guess you missed it.

Here's a link to the post.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,13511.msg656348.html#msg656348

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2014, 08:31:58 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MibUqsL8obE/UTYY-wNAF5I/AAAAAAAAADs/EKWQHyc759g/s200/Happy-Tuesday2.jpg)

So how is everyone? 

Weatherman says we'll have snow today/tonight.....we'll see about that.  It is pretty cold right now.  Had to break out the gloves and earmuffs again.

bowling night today, fingers crossed for turkeys!  ;D  Work is starting to get a bit busier, which is to be expected.....come mid-May I'll begin to get really busy!

X-man, I assume you saw my post regarding the answer to your tattoo question?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on March 25, 2014, 09:17:48 am

Yes, MB, I did see your remarks about the meaning of triangles versus flags.  You were just very laconic about it, so I at first thought you had chosen not to comment--perhaps thinking I was going to start a row.  I wasn't.  I really wanted some outside information--after all the tat is going to be on my arm for the rest of my life, however short that will be.  Anyway, you are very laconic; I am not laconic as you undoubtedly have noticed.

I hope you are not put-off by my addressing you as MB (and the words they represent).  OK, it's only cyber-space, but in my book Muscle Bear is high praise.  Speaking of my own case, it is interesting that there are all sorts of sub-divisions for bears, but not so for otters.  I guess in real life I am a thin polar otter--except that 4-footed otters don't live in really polar regions--but the 2-footed variety can have white fur.
 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2014, 09:29:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2014, 08:31:58 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MibUqsL8obE/UTYY-wNAF5I/AAAAAAAAADs/EKWQHyc759g/s200/Happy-Tuesday2.jpg)

Whatever happened to your angel?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2014, 10:45:26 am

I haven't used the angel in a while, Jeff, just was mixing it up a bit, no specific reason why.

I'll bring him back into rotation in a while.


X-Man, I don't mind MB, just 'bear' in mind that it doesn't really fit.  LOL    As for why I choose the pink triangle over the pride flag, I wanted it as a reminder of how difficult those who went before me had it.  On days when I'm angry or upset over something trivial, I can look at the triangle and remember how fortunate I really am.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2014, 11:28:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2014, 10:45:26 am

I haven't used the angel in a while, Jeff, just was mixing it up a bit, no specific reason why.

I'll bring him back into rotation in a while.

Don't know why it suddenly occurred to me this morning that we haven't seen him in a long, long time.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 25, 2014, 03:24:59 pm

Here's for you Chuck, but I wonder what turkeys have to do with bowling?




(http://www.happyapplique.com/Images/Apps/Full/a/BowlingTurkey.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 08:04:40 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/aaronamat/aaronamat1203/aaronamat120300374/12656793-portrait-of-young-man-shouting-using-megaphone-against-a-grunge-wall.jpg)


Heeeeeeeeeeeeey yoooooooooooooooooou guuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyys!

Where is everyone?

Truman?  Paul?  Sue?  Chrissi?  Sonja?  Jeff?  Peter?  Brad?  Cathrine?  Lynne?  Lee?  Monika?  Sophia?  Amanda?  Kelda?  I would include Matt's name but he's always busy flying somewhere! 

 :laugh:

Maybe I need to put some food out for you all!   





(http://www.leadershipstarkcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/breakfast.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 08:06:04 am

(http://udiscatering.com/weborders/images/final/breakfasts/pastriesBagelsBreakfast.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 26, 2014, 08:36:23 am

[youtube=425,350]http://youtu.be/H_iGaQglnKg[/youtube]


Good morning, Charles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on March 26, 2014, 08:43:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2014, 10:45:26 am

X-Man, I don't mind MB, just 'bear' in mind that it doesn't really fit.  LOL

OK, it's settled.  For me, at least, you are BetterMost's cyber-space resident Muscle Bear.  Screw reality.  Reality is for those who can't handle fantasy.  BetterMost needs a resident muscle bear because it needs whimsy.  Humour, except the broadest small-talk variety, is in short supply here. Everything else is taken with deadly seriousness; no such thing as burlesquing, deadpan, gallows, droll, ironic, or any other kind of humour.  Even in the midst of a serious discussion there CAN be moments of levity without people missing it entirely.  More whimsy, more humour of all sorts is what we need.  The use of "bear icons" will only take us so far.  And, Muscle Bear,don't worry that I will show up at your door with a bouquet of roses.  I am more in touch with reality than some of you may think.  (How about a bouquet of pansies?)
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2014, 09:32:43 am

Quote from: x-man on March 26, 2014, 08:43:19 am

Reality is for those who can't handle fantasy.

How does that line go? "Reality is just a collective hallucination," or somethiing like that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 26, 2014, 10:09:17 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2014, 09:32:43 am

How does that line go? "Reality is just a collective hallucination," or somethiing like that?

I remember from high school English:  "Reality is the product of a most august imagination"--Wallace Stevens.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 10:27:25 am

Quote from: x-man on March 26, 2014, 08:43:19 am

OK, it's settled.  For me, at least, you are BetterMost's cyber-space resident Muscle Bear.  Screw reality.  Reality is for those who can't handle fantasy.  BetterMost needs a resident muscle bear because it needs whimsy.  Humour, except the broadest small-talk variety, is in short supply here. Everything else is taken with deadly seriousness; no such thing as burlesquing, deadpan, gallows, droll, ironic, or any other kind of humour.  Even in the midst of a serious discussion there CAN be moments of levity without people missing it entirely.  More whimsy, more humour of all sorts is what we need.  The use of "bear icons" will only take us so far.  And, Muscle Bear,don't worry that I will show up at your door with a bouquet of roses.  I am more in touch with reality than some of you may think.  (How about a bouquet of pansies?)
 :)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Then MB it is........as long as it's 'whimsy' i'm adding here, and not 'insanity'.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 10:28:45 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 26, 2014, 09:32:43 am

How does that line go? "Reality is just a collective hallucination," or somethiing like that?

Quote from: southendmd on March 26, 2014, 10:09:17 am

I remember from high school English:  "Reality is the product of a most august imagination"--Wallace Stevens.

I want to know what imagination produced my warped reality.   :laugh:

and BBP, I can't see the video at work, I'll check it out once I get home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 26, 2014, 11:50:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 10:28:45 am

I want to know what imagination produced my warped reality.   :laugh:

No comment!

Quote

and BBP, I can't see the video at work, I'll check it out once I get home.

It's Rita Moreno yelling the opening of "The Electric Company" with her classic "HEY YOU GUYYYYS!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 01:38:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 26, 2014, 11:50:50 am

It's Rita Moreno yelling the opening of "The Electric Company" with her classic "HEY YOU GUYYYYS!"

Now there's a flashback!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 26, 2014, 02:12:54 pm

Last Saturday night, I saw a thrilling performance by Sol3 Mio here at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin.
I have seen these 3 remarkable young men on various news items and bought their CD before Christmas. Pene and Amitai are brothers and Moses is their cousin. They have all studied in Wales. They have just finished 15 sold out concerts throughout New Zealand and have added 3 more this week in the 3 largest cities using bigger venues.
Last night on a news program there was an item about a 16 year old Maori boy from Northland, Kauwiti Selwyn, and his meeting with Sol3 Mio. Perhaps there is another great opera singer of the future.
Here they are singing "I am Samoa" the unofficial national anthem of Samoa. Pene was born in Samoa, the others in Auckland and they proudly display both Samoa and NZ when overseas.
[youtube=425,350]xiRxU6RwTWs[/youtube]
Meanwhile at the concert on Saturday, we learnt that this year Moses will be singing in France, Amitai at Salzburg and Pene at the San Francisco Opera.
 I have found that Pene is singing the role of Gascone in La Traviata the night I will be there. I have purchased a ticket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 26, 2014, 04:08:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 08:04:40 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/aaronamat/aaronamat1203/aaronamat120300374/12656793-portrait-of-young-man-shouting-using-megaphone-against-a-grunge-wall.jpg)


Heeeeeeeeeeeeey yoooooooooooooooooou guuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyys!

Where is everyone?

Truman?  Paul?  Sue?  Chrissi?  Sonja?  Jeff?  Peter?  Brad?  Cathrine?  Lynne?  Lee?  Monika?  Sophia?  Amanda?  Kelda?  I would include Matt's name but he's always busy flying somewhere! 

 :laugh:

Whaddaya mean?

I just posted a cute bowling turkey for you, Chuck!
You didn't even notice.  :'( :'(


*sulking*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 26, 2014, 04:14:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 10:28:45 am

I want to know what imagination produced my warped reality.   :laugh:

Uhm........nope.  Too easy. Way too easy.  ::) 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 26, 2014, 07:12:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2014, 08:38:47 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.allaboutwichita.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/happy_st_patricks_day_clover_spin_hg_wht.gif)

Hope you all have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Still tired from last night, I was up later than usual, due to The Walking Dead.  The episode was crazy, and I had to surf the 'net afterward, and then read a light-hearted book to get it off my mind before going to bed.
 

It was heavy I agree - I had to watch the amazing race afterwards... looking forward to the last episodic on Monday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 26, 2014, 07:25:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2014, 08:06:04 am

(http://udiscatering.com/weborders/images/final/breakfasts/pastriesBagelsBreakfast.jpg)

Food is always a good incentive for me Chuck! :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: dejavu on March 26, 2014, 08:17:26 pm

Hi, Chuck.

Hi, everyone.  No way I can catch up but I'm home.

What's wrong with DCF?  It's been down all day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2014, 08:32:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

He's back, Jeff!  See?  :laughs:


Hope that everyone is doing well today!  I'm getting busier at work, but that makes the day pass by faster.

Weather is supposed to warm up a bit this weekend.....will be nice to have spring-like temps for spring!  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2014, 08:34:39 am

Quote from: Sason on March 26, 2014, 04:08:36 pm

Whaddaya mean?

I just posted a cute bowling turkey for you, Chuck!
You didn't even notice.  :'( :'(


*sulking*

Oh geeez....she's whining again.

(http://comerecommended.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wambulance1.jpeg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 27, 2014, 08:42:55 am

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrzvkdCHwn1qmk0rjo1_500.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2014, 09:28:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2014, 08:32:09 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

He's back, Jeff!  See?  :laughs:

Actually, no.  :laugh:  Wherever that file resides, it's blocked here at work.

On the other hand, I can see the ambulance and "Bitch, please." Go figure.  ???  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 27, 2014, 11:05:38 am

I'm glad the "bitch, please" is visible. It's by far the most important posting to this thread.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2014, 10:20:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 27, 2014, 08:32:09 am

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

He's back, Jeff!  See?

Yup, there he is.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2014, 08:37:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjX4yCNpdkY/T2tuAofpsQI/AAAAAAAAC5g/flG958ublf0/s1600/friday_024.jpg)

So how is everyone doing today?

Not sure what the weather is supposed to bring, but I believe I heard warmer temps, which are welcome after our recent drops back down to the freezing level.

I don't think I have any major plans for the weekend, it may be a relaxing one.  Just get some cleaning done around the apartment.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2014, 08:42:51 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2014, 09:28:24 am

Actually, no.  :laugh:  Wherever that file resides, it's blocked here at work.

On the other hand, I can see the ambulance and "Bitch, please." Go figure.  ???  :-\

My magic angel is hosted on Photobucket, so since they block that, you can't see it.  The other two images most likely were just pulled from Google, so you can see them because that site is not blocked.

Quote from: Sason on March 27, 2014, 11:05:38 am

I'm glad the "bitch, please" is visible. It's by far the most important posting to this thread.  8)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

(http://speechmarks.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/attentionwhore4.jpg?w=640)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 28, 2014, 03:52:46 pm

          Chuck ------->(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr01/2013/2/11/22/anigif_enhanced-buzz-23918-1360641147-1.gif)<-------Sonja

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2014, 06:35:04 pm

Chuck>>>>(http://www.amk.to/images/discussion/original/4e88ad89949b9aa3ea919bcd14e49959343bbf04.gif)<<<<Sonja

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 28, 2014, 07:03:11 pm

Mine is so much cuter!!!!!!!!!    :o :o >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 28, 2014, 08:54:03 pm

Now, kids, play nice.  Or Uncle Paul will take away your internet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 29, 2014, 07:36:23 am

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/h%C3%B6gdragen-sight-4331475.jpg)


Hmpf!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 29, 2014, 11:27:03 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 28, 2014, 08:54:03 pm

Now, kids, play nice.  Or Uncle Paul will take away your internet!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on March 30, 2014, 02:24:18 am

Hey, Muscle Bear.  My pink triangle tat went on my left forearm on Thursday afternoon, and looks great.  That morning I posted to the tattoo parlour website my comments about my satisfaction with the 1st tat, and how skillful the artist, James, was.  Then, given that it was me, I couldn't just leave it there, I had to add "And his beard is HOT!"  Later I called the shop to book a time and asked James if he had seen the posting.  He hadn't but would look at it.  Then I thought, "Holy shit.  What have I done?  Why can't I watch my mouth?"  When I drove up to the shop he was standing outside having a smoke.  He smiled broadly and waved excitedly when he saw me.  He was so friendly and solicitous in a kind of puppy dog way it was quite charming.  He even charged me less than the originally quoted price.  I suspect no one has ever complimented him in such an upfront way before, and he clearly loved it. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2014, 05:26:46 pm

very cool to read, x-man!  Glad you're sooo happy with the tats!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2014, 08:25:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t175/quincystacy/rainy_cloud.gif)

Greetings from cold, grey and damp NJ!   ::)

We actually had a winter mix of weather this morning, I believe I was being hit with sleet as I walked to my car.

Looks to be a busy day at works so I guess I best get to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2014, 08:47:15 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

Shall we have a sexy party?


(http://www.tinygif.com/data/media/11/typepad-family-guy-sexy-dance.gif)

Yesterday was a busy day at work, and it didn't need to be.   >:(  I was dealing with a second bank on a loan, and they gave me misinformation.   The loan that was being adjusted yesterday didn't need me to wire fund out, they were wiring to us, so I ended up doing a lot of extra paperwork that didn't need to be done.

Oh well.  The weather and temps definitley improved.  We went from cold and sleet, to blue skies and mid-50s temps....it felt like spring.   Weatherman says same for today as well.

Bowling night tonight, the season is almost over as well.  I believe we only have 8 more weeks left, and then a break until September.  Sunday also marked the end of The Walking Dead until October for the next season, so that means I'll no longer need to stay up late on Sundays as of now, or Tuesdays once the end of May comes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 01, 2014, 05:41:58 pm

What did you think of the ending Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2014, 06:09:06 pm

Quote from: Kelda on April 01, 2014, 05:41:58 pm

What did you think of the ending Chuck?

I am torn.....it was great to see them all (almost) reunited, but the cliffhanger didn't sit well with me.  I'm also wondering where Tyrese, Carol and Judith are.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on April 02, 2014, 01:46:47 am

Hey, Muscle Bear.  I need your advice--or advice from anyone reading this.  For my next tattoo I am definitely getting the 2nd ship I sailed on.  (I'm only getting ships I sailed on in the Pacific.  I'm not emotionally invested in any of the ships I sailed on in the Atlantic with the Dutch Merchant Fleet.)  It's the tattoo after that I need advice on.  I want one featuring my name and HIS name linked.  I thought first about a very kitchy send-up of a stereotypical romantic sailor tattoo--hearts and flowers--but I might regret that.  Maybe something more minimalist?  More macho?  And I'm not necessarily going for "subtle."  Any help would be appreciated.  It will be a while before I get that one, a few months anyway, so I have time to make a good decision.  Do I sound nuts?  If so, is that a bad thing?
x-man
 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2014, 08:46:38 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://bjh.byng.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1523252/Image/sleepy_heads_logo.jpg)

How is everyone tdoay?  Yup, another tired Wednesday morning, but they'll be over soon, the bowling season ends in the end of May, so we're almost done.

;D

Very grey and rainy here now, but we'll be at 61 degrees, so it's getting warmer.  Not much new here, status quo so far this week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2014, 08:47:00 am

Quote from: x-man on April 02, 2014, 01:46:47 am

Hey, Muscle Bear.  I need your advice--or advice from anyone reading this.  For my next tattoo I am definitely getting the 2nd ship I sailed on.  (I'm only getting ships I sailed on in the Pacific.  I'm not emotionally invested in any of the ships I sailed on in the Atlantic with the Dutch Merchant Fleet.)  It's the tattoo after that I need advice on.  I want one featuring my name and HIS name linked.  I thought first about a very kitchy send-up of a stereotypical romantic sailor tattoo--hearts and flowers--but I might regret that.  Maybe something more minimalist?  More macho?  And I'm not necessarily going for "subtle."  Any help would be appreciated.  It will be a while before I get that one, a few months anyway, so I have time to make a good decision.  Do I sound nuts?  If so, is that a bad thing?
x-man
 ;)

Well, how big do you want the tattoo, and where?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on April 02, 2014, 10:34:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 02, 2014, 08:47:00 am

Well, how big do you want the tattoo, and where?

We're talking about the tat of the names somehow linked--right?   It will be on my left forearm, outside, nearer to my wrist.  (The 2nd ship will be closer to my elbow.)  Dimensions, roughly: 4cm x 6cm (1 1/2" x 2 1/2") at the most  lengthwise along my arm.

A heart with an arrow and 2 sets of initials is childlike and too obscure.  I can be subtle if I need to be, but these days I often think it is a waste of time and effort,

Thanks for this.

(Were you impressed by serious crayon's masterful summation at the "Pejorative" site?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on April 02, 2014, 09:31:38 pm

Hey, Chuck, thought I'd come out of lurkdom and post this to your blog.  I got a laugh out of it.   Hope you do, too!  ;D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6FVhNF42a0&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2014, 06:26:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://orphan.trailertheater.com/trailer-images/o/r/WW9wNjJ3UUg0OTg=.jpg)

Tomorrow....tomorrow....

it's payday, tomorrow!     :laugh:

It's going to be a busy day at work today, so I'm peeking in early to post here, and then you probably won't see me until later this evening.

Hope you all have a great day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2014, 06:27:40 am

Quote from: Meryl on April 02, 2014, 09:31:38 pm

Hey, Chuck, thought I'd come out of lurkdom and post this to your blog.  I got a laugh out of it.   Hope you do, too!  ;D

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6FVhNF42a0&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

OMG!  That was hysterical!  Thanks for starting my morning with a laugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 03, 2014, 03:13:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 01, 2014, 06:09:06 pm

I am torn.....it was great to see them all (almost) reunited, but the cliffhanger didn't sit well with me.  I'm also wondering where Tyrese, Carol and Judith are.

Yeah I wondered where those three were too.

Meryl lol at the Sexii Batman!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2014, 07:22:34 pm

Quote from: Kelda on April 03, 2014, 03:13:38 pm

Yeah I wondered where those three were too.

Yes, it's a mystery for now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2014, 05:54:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/imgLib/20130127_money_tree.jpeg.jpg)

TIGF and Pay Day (for me)!

How is everyone?

It's supposed to be a wet, rainy weekend, and it looks like it's started already.  Rain is falling and has been since I got up almost an hour ago.   Looks like it will be a good weekend to stay indoors.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2014, 05:56:03 am

Quote from: x-man on April 02, 2014, 10:34:34 am

We're talking about the tat of the names somehow linked--right?   It will be on my left forearm, outside, nearer to my wrist.  (The 2nd ship will be closer to my elbow.)  Dimensions, roughly: 4cm x 6cm (1 1/2" x 2 1/2") at the most  lengthwise along my arm.

A heart with an arrow and 2 sets of initials is childlike and too obscure.  I can be subtle if I need to be, but these days I often think it is a waste of time and effort,

Thanks for this.

The only thing that comes to mind for me if maybe make it a little larger, and make it a tattoo of a chain, and in the center, have your name  on one link, and his on another, linked together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on April 04, 2014, 03:47:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2014, 05:56:03 am

The only thing that comes to mind for me if maybe make it a little larger, and make it a tattoo of a chain, and in the center, have your name  on one link, and his on another, linked together.

Thanks, MB.  That's an interesting idea of the chain symbolizing the linking.  With the first tat I thought that just having a guy's name tattooed on another guy's arm was linkage enough, but your way is more direct, and suggests the character of the relationship.  Thanks again
 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2014, 11:24:49 am

Quote from: x-man on April 04, 2014, 03:47:00 pm

Thanks, MB.  That's an interesting idea of the chain symbolizing the linking.  With the first tat I thought that just having a guy's name tattooed on another guy's arm was linkage enough, but your way is more direct, and suggests the character of the relationship.  Thanks again
 :)

glad you like the idea.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2014, 06:19:14 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/lCvbnbawards-show-annoying-coworkers-workplace-ecards-someecards.png)

I think that would make Monday mornings fun.......people talking, and all of a sudden, music starts to play out of nowhere.

 :laugh: :laugh:

I really shouldn't complain, because things at work are going along well, I just enjoy my lazy weekends toooo much, and they seem to pass by too quickly.

So, how are you all doing?  Give me the details!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2014, 10:14:42 am

You want details? Oh, that's dangerous!  ::) Well, I worked hard all Saturday morning, cleaning, sweeping, shoveling snow, arranging flowers. While there was an open house at the place I'm selling, I ran over to my rental place and showed it to some prospective tenants. Then dropped by my new house and mowed the lawn. Then back to the old place to work on taxes all evening. Sunday was funner. I skipped out on church (don't tell anybody) and petted my cat, read the newspaper instead. Then went to my Sherlock group meeting and WON THE TRIVIA contest on The Beryl Coronet by getting 14 out of 15 questions right! Finished off the day by taking in the Modern Masters exhibit at the art museum, ran home to feed my cat and was too exhausted to work on taxes so I watched Mud instead. It's Monday and taxes loom again!  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 07, 2014, 02:48:59 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2014, 10:14:42 am

It's Monday and taxes loom again!  :P

Taxes are such a big thing in the USA.
In Australia you do not pay tax on the first $18,000 of income and, once over 60, you do not pay tax on superannuation income. So I only filled in a tax return to get back the taxes that were taken out of any little bit of casual income I did. It only took about half an hour to do but I got back about $500 each year.  The Financial year ended on June 30.
In NZ tax is paid on all income but the banks take it out of any interest automatically and it is also taken out of my government superannuation. The financial year ends on March 31 which I find strange.
The great thing was that, as an immigrant, I did not have to pay tax on my overseas income for the first 4 years so I left most of my savings in Australian banks.
However that came to an end on January 31 so I have been bringng most of my money over to NZ. Fortunately interest rates are going down in Australia but up in NZ.
However the NZ dollar has gone up versus the Aussie so I am not getting as much as when I first came over in 2010 and bought my house, lots of furniture  and car.  Then it was NZ$1.30 to the Au$ now only about $1.05.

I thought I would have to pay tax on my Aussie private superannuation which is my main source of income and paid an Accountant a lot of money to be given a very complicated statement which was diffcult to understand but agreed I would.  I researched online and made an appointment with the Internal Revenue Department. A very nice young lady said she would look into it and finally I received a call to say that, if I could show proof that my superannuation was not taxed in Australia, it would not be taxed in NZ.  I sent that document off and received a letter stating it would not be taxable. That has saved me over $2000 per year. So much for expensive accountants.

In NZ you only have to make a tax return if you want a refund or (like me now) have some overseas income. However it is done online and I have less than $200 to declare for 2 months. I will however now claim my church donations. They cannot be claimed in Australia and I do not really believe they should be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2014, 05:35:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Ig6VXlDkY/UBfCa-EF-5I/AAAAAAAADcI/ehFFQrVZ-zM/s400/guy_bowling-13517.gif)

Yup, it's bowling night once again!  Yaaaaaaaay!  Season ends in just a few weeks, so I'll be able to go to bed at a decent hour on Tuesdays soon.  LOL

I'm going out on Saturday with a few of the guys from the league, we're going to see a local play.  Should be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2014, 05:39:49 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2014, 10:14:42 am

You want details? Oh, that's dangerous!  ::) Well, I worked hard all Saturday morning, cleaning, sweeping, shoveling snow, arranging flowers. While there was an open house at the place I'm selling, I ran over to my rental place and showed it to some prospective tenants. Then dropped by my new house and mowed the lawn. Then back to the old place to work on taxes all evening. Sunday was funner. I skipped out on church (don't tell anybody) and petted my cat, read the newspaper instead. Then went to my Sherlock group meeting and WON THE TRIVIA contest on The Beryl Coronet by getting 14 out of 15 questions right! Finished off the day by taking in the Modern Masters exhibit at the art museum, ran home to feed my cat and was too exhausted to work on taxes so I watched Mud instead. It's Monday and taxes loom again!  :P

Whoa, you did have a busy day!  At the end of that day, I would've just crashed into bed!!

Quote from: brian on April 07, 2014, 02:48:59 pm

Taxes are such a big thing in the USA.

In Australia you do not pay tax on the first $18,000 of income and, once over 60, you do not pay tax on superannuation income. So I only filled in a tax return to get back the taxes that were taken out of any little bit of casual income I did. It only took about half an hour to do but I got back about $500 each year.  The Financial year ended on June 30.

In NZ tax is paid on all income but the banks take it out of any interest automatically and it is also taken out of my government superannuation. The financial year ends on March 31 which I find strange.  The great thing was that, as an immigrant, I did not have to pay tax on my overseas income for the first 4 years so I left most of my savings in Australian banks.  However that came to an end on January 31 so I have been bringng most of my money over to NZ. Fortunately interest rates are going down in Australia but up in NZ.  However the NZ dollar has gone up versus the Aussie so I am not getting as much as when I first came over in 2010 and bought my house, lots of furniture  and car.  Then it was NZ$1.30 to the Au$ now only about $1.05.

I thought I would have to pay tax on my Aussie private superannuation which is my main source of income and paid an Accountant a lot of money to be given a very complicated statement which was diffcult to understand but agreed I would.  I researched online and made an appointment with the Internal Revenue Department. A very nice young lady said she would look into it and finally I received a call to say that, if I could show proof that my superannuation was not taxed in Australia, it would not be taxed in NZ.  I sent that document off and received a letter stating it would not be taxable. That has saved me over $2000 per year. So much for expensive accountants.

In NZ you only have to make a tax return if you want a refund or (like me now) have some overseas income. However it is done online and I have less than $200 to declare for 2 months. I will however now claim my church donations. They cannot be claimed in Australia and I do not really believe they should be.

Interesting how different countries do taxes different ways.

I've always had the max taken from my paycheck, so I always get a decent return.  This year, between the state and the federal taxes, I got about $2,000.00 back which I used to get various things, and pay my car insurance for the year.

I always get my taxes done as soon as I can, so mine were done by mid May.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2014, 08:34:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

As usual, my ass is dragging on this Wednesday morning, but there are only a few more weeks until the end of the season.  Then I'll be able to go to bed at a normal hour on Tuesday nights, at least until September.

 :laugh:

And speaking of bowling, a few of us are getting together to see a local production of Les Miz this Saturday.  We'll be getting together to have dinner first, then the show.   Should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2014, 08:19:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Two days in a row for the angel.  Jeff, he's waitin' for ya.  :laugh:

Slept well last night, and feeling more energiezed today, which is good since I need to clean the apartment tonight and tomorrow night.  LOL   With friends coming over on Saturday before the play, I won't have time to clean on Saturday, so I need to work on that tonight and tomorrow evening after work.

The week at work has been a bit busy, but other than that, no big surprises or anything.  Thank God.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 10, 2014, 10:11:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2014, 08:19:36 am

Two days in a row for the angel.  Jeff, he's waitin' for ya.  :laugh:

Lovely. Another year closer to death and you tell me there's an angel waiting for me. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2014, 08:25:12 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://jalapenoberry.com/media/funny-friday-ecard_admin052013d3f29.png)

How is everyone doing?

Slept hard last night, and I'm feeling rested, which is good since I have a lot to do here at the office today, so I better get to it!!

See you all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 13, 2014, 06:06:12 pm

HOw was your weekend Chuck?

Not much to report here.. my friend cooked myself and 2 other girlfriends a meal on Friday evening.. which was lovely and then the weekend was just around the house!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2014, 08:41:03 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

Weekends fly by too quickly!  Saturday I spent the day away from computer.  Had friends over at noon, then went to lunch, drove down to Manchester NJ, had dinner, saw a local production of Les Miz that was really well done, and got home about 1:30am!

Sunday was the usual laundry day and lunch with the family.

And now, back to work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2014, 08:41:54 am

Quote from: Kelda on April 13, 2014, 06:06:12 pm

HOw was your weekend Chuck?

Not much to report here.. my friend cooked myself and 2 other girlfriends a meal on Friday evening.. which was lovely and then the weekend was just around the house!

Sounds like a nice 'girls night'.  As for the rest of the weekend at home, sometimes you need them!  Let's you catch your breath!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2014, 08:39:07 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P1IyXq8Mvf4/T2IFgBpTrgI/AAAAAAAAFa4/9zmIUTnHCpA/s1600/DD_416_91710+DONE.jpg)

yes, I know it is only Tuesday!  I want it to be Friday.

I had some strange dreams last night....not nightmares, but dreams where you wake up and go 'huh'? so I didn't sleep so well.

and since tonight is bowling that leaves out sleep tonight as well.   LOL   Who knows, maybe being tired will improve my game.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 15, 2014, 10:40:37 am

I love Doogie and Elmo endlessly boogying!!

No dreams for me last night. I was so exhausted, I barely made it to 9 pm. Read a New Yorker article on N. dG. Tyson that seemed to go on and on and on... Woke up at 11:30 to look at the moon but it was still moon colored. Didn't wake up again until 7 am this morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2014, 08:27:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Ig6VXlDkY/UBfCa-EF-5I/AAAAAAAADcI/ehFFQrVZ-zM/s400/guy_bowling-13517.gif)

Happy Hump Day!

I'm feeling pretty awake, which surprises me today after a late night of bowling.  I must've slept deeply last night.

Bowling blog will be updated.

Left bowling last night to see the snow falling hard and fast.  I knew winter was going to get one last shot at us.  No real accumulation when I woke today, but there was snow on the cars and grass.  Temps will be going up to the 50s, so it won't be around for long.

What's going on with everyone today?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 17, 2014, 12:40:48 am

Thursday morning over here. On my way to work :P. It's only one day, since tomorrow is Karfreitag, which is a public holiday. How much can one dislike working only one day? - Pretty much. :-X :P
My thoughts still in Vienna, happy to be home with our kids, and now I'm supposed to go to work? - Bleh. My kids are still sleeping, they have a 2.5 weeks school holiday. Everybody should have school holidays......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2014, 08:29:27 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.captionite.com/c/2013/1/10/3f5aa.jpg)


Yes, at one point yesterday I thought it was Thursday, but alas, I was wrong, it was Wednesday.   ::) :laugh:

Does anyone have plans for the holiday weekend?  Nothing major over here, just going to my parents on Sunday for Easter.  It will be Trenton's first visit to my parents' home, so they're excited about that.  I do need to go out on Saturday and try to find a basket to give to the little guy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2014, 08:30:07 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 17, 2014, 12:40:48 am

Thursday morning over here. On my way to work :P. It's only one day, since tomorrow is Karfreitag, which is a public holiday. How much can one dislike working only one day? - Pretty much. :-X :P
My thoughts still in Vienna, happy to be home with our kids, and now I'm supposed to go to work? - Bleh. My kids are still sleeping, they have a 2.5 weeks school holiday. Everybody should have school holidays......

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/4b86eabf10ff6646bc3e8d7cc7660d04/tumblr_mqfs1ih9mV1qztq3so1_1280.jpg)

I agree with you Chrissi!!  School holidays for everyone!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 17, 2014, 01:03:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2014, 08:29:27 am

and try to find a basket to give to the little guy.

You mean like this?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gFx-mCvUAuA/TSxnlqzKCVI/AAAAAAAAD4w/Vsfq6-UdxtY/s1600/J_korg.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2014, 08:37:26 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.paydayloanguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Direct-Payday-Loans.jpg)

Yup!  It's Friday & pay day!  ;D

Do you all have good plans for Easter?   I'm thinking of making the Alletria again for dessert, see if the rest of my family like it.  It will be the first time that Trenton Scott will be at his Great Grandparents' place, we'll see how the cat deals with him. 

;D

I used a part of my "disposable income" to start working on a small collection.  There are 19 pieces all together, and I've used some of my spare cash to collect the first 4.   I won't say what I'm getting, but I'll post a pic when it's complete.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 18, 2014, 08:38:32 am

Good Fruiday hoiliday here.. went to the beach this morning with Naylan as its a lovely day.. he's currently sleeping and then we'll pick up Callum at 3pm, who had to work and head to the park for a while. No plans for Saturday or Monday yet - but Sunday we have a christening..

Chuck! I'm intrigued.. another superhero collection!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2014, 08:55:01 am

Quote from: Kelda on April 18, 2014, 08:38:32 am

Chuck! I'm intrigued.. another superhero collection!?

:laugh:

I wasn't going to say anything, but since you guessed so quickly, yes, it's another superhero collection!

A while ago I managed to get my hands on a set of Wonder Twins action figures.  They were made in a limited number, so I was lucky to get them.  They are approximately 6 inches tall each.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31iluGWJgxL.jpg)

The image above is not my set, I have them still in the box, however, I've always wanted a complete set of Super Friends figures, and I'm now seeing a lot of them on ebay.   A few are in their original packaging, which would be too expensive for me.  However, there are loose ones that are being sold, and collectors don't want loose figures, they don't have the value to them.  Loose ones I can afford, and I can display them together.   I'm hoping I can find another set of Wonder Twins, as I don't want to remove the ones I have from the box.   I said 19 items, becaus there is a total of 19 heros on the cartoon that have been made into figures:

Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Atom, Firestorm, Cyborg, Black Vulcan, Samauri, Apache Chief, El Dorado, Zan & Jayna (the Twins), which is 18.   The last figure is not made, as she just appeared in three episodes, Rima the Jungle Girl.  However, someone on Ebay is selling a homemade Rima that will go off of auction on Monday night.  Looks decent and is the right size to fit in with the rest of the figures.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 18, 2014, 02:28:30 pm

Quote from: Kelda on April 18, 2014, 08:38:32 am

Chuck! I'm intrigued.. another superhero collection!?

I'm sure it's a set of vintage pearls!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 18, 2014, 02:31:08 pm

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pd2vS_qsEoA/TVpXP4Qh9HI/AAAAAAAAAEM/HWiVVg4YpPs/s1600/DSCN2693.JPG)


Very clutchable

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2014, 04:23:06 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sacredheartofgriffin.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/holy_saturday.jpg)

Yup, it's Easter-Eve.  ;D  Looking forward to seeing the family tomorrow, should be fun!


Oh, and I don't know who made this pic, but it's hysterical!    :laugh:




(http://veryhilarious.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/have-you-seen-jesus.jpg)


Had a slightly busy day.....cleaned the apartment, got some Easter shopping done, have the baskets put together, and now, I'm about to make the Aletria for dessert tomorrow.  Once that's done, I'll clean the oven.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2014, 04:25:42 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 18, 2014, 02:28:30 pm

I'm sure it's a set of vintage pearls!!

Quote from: Sason on April 18, 2014, 02:31:08 pm

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pd2vS_qsEoA/TVpXP4Qh9HI/AAAAAAAAAEM/HWiVVg4YpPs/s1600/DSCN2693.JPG)

Very clutchable

(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-04/enhanced/webdr06/11/4/anigif_enhanced-30669-1397206082-7.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2014, 04:33:44 pm

Love you too, Chuckie, you know that!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2014, 04:34:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 19, 2014, 04:33:44 pm

Love you too, Chuckie, you know that!   :-*

(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-04/enhanced/webdr06/11/4/anigif_enhanced-30669-1397206082-7.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2014, 04:35:41 pm

are you good with the world's geography?



http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name.php

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2014, 04:39:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2014, 04:34:12 pm

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(http://theblacksphere.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pearlclutching.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 19, 2014, 10:28:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 19, 2014, 04:35:41 pm

are you good with the world's geography?



http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/how-many-countries-can-you-name.php

I got 110. I was slowed down by poor typing. I have a degree in Geography so should have done better

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 20, 2014, 09:57:30 am

Happy Easter, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 20, 2014, 05:31:08 pm

Yay I was right! Good luck with the collection!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2014, 08:17:36 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://adorablya.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/i-like-sleeping-ecard.jpg)

I hope that everyone had a great Easter (if you celebrate) and if not, a good weekend.

strange dreams plagued me last night.  I dreamed I was involved with a shipwreck, and that Aquaman showed up to rescue us, but instead, left us on an island inhabited with cannibals.  Of course, the group of people I was with got captured, and we were in a larg hut together, trying to figure out an escape plan.  One guy was really cute, and I kept trying to hang out with him as we debated a means of escape.

I woke up and my first thought was that only I would be in a life and death situation, and still be trying to pick up some guy.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2014, 08:18:33 am

Quote from: brian on April 19, 2014, 10:28:30 pm

I got 110. I was slowed down by poor typing. I have a degree in Geography so should have done better

I'm horrible with geography, and I only managed about 35 countries.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2014, 03:30:18 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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I think I'm keeping this pic today, as I'm tired!  :laugh:

As you can see, there was no entry yesterday.......It was such a rough day at work, that I didn't even have time to sign on to bettermost.  Then I got home and had to deal with stuff, and then go out to bowl, so it was just a bad day.

This morning seemed to be more of the same, but it finally calmed down this afternoon, so at least I can peek in!

;D

Hope everyone is doing well!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2014, 08:47:57 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Hope that everyone is doing well!   It was a busy day at work, but I got a bunch of stuff accomplished, so I'm happy with that.

No plans for the weekend, so it looks like it will be a quiet one, just getting stuff done around the house and such

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2014, 09:08:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 18, 2014, 08:37:26 am

I used a part of my "disposable income" to start working on a small collection.  There are 19 pieces all together, and I've used some of my spare cash to collect the first 4.   I won't say what I'm getting, but I'll post a pic when it's complete.

Quote from: Kelda on April 18, 2014, 08:38:32 am

Chuck! I'm intrigued.. another superhero collection!?

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 18, 2014, 08:55:01 am

:laugh:

I wasn't going to say anything, but since you guessed so quickly, yes, it's another superhero collection!

A while ago I managed to get my hands on a set of Wonder Twins action figures.  They were made in a limited number, so I was lucky to get them.  They are approximately 6 inches tall each.

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The image above is not my set, I have them still in the box, however, I've always wanted a complete set of Super Friends figures, and I'm now seeing a lot of them on ebay.   A few are in their original packaging, which would be too expensive for me.  However, there are loose ones that are being sold, and collectors don't want loose figures, they don't have the value to them.  Loose ones I can afford, and I can display them together.   I'm hoping I can find another set of Wonder Twins, as I don't want to remove the ones I have from the box.   I said 19 items, becaus there is a total of 19 heros on the cartoon that have been made into figures:

Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Atom, Firestorm, Cyborg, Black Vulcan, Samauri, Apache Chief, El Dorado, Zan & Jayna (the Twins), which is 18.   The last figure is not made, as she just appeared in three episodes, Rima the Jungle Girl.  However, someone on Ebay is selling a homemade Rima that will go off of auction on Monday night.  Looks decent and is the right size to fit in with the rest of the figures.

Just an update, I didn't get the Rima action figure, which is fine.  I was not going to pay an extreme amount of money for a homemade action figure, and in the end the Rima figure went for over $60.00!  :o  I can't believe people were willing to pay that much.

On the plus side, I found four of the characters for very reasonable prices, and they've all arrived already.   By coincidence, they were all the 'ethnic' heroes invented for the cartoon in an effort to make it multicultural.  Out of all the heroes, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Atom, Firestorm, were white.  The Wonder Twins had a slightly darker complexion, however, they were aliens from the planet Exxor. 

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The heroes above had some different powers, but unfortunately, writers couldn't come up with (or couldn't be bothered) names that matched the powers, so they were named after their ethnicities.  Starting from the left, we have the black super hero who can shoot lighting from his hands, and fly,  Black Vulcan.  Next is the Japanese hero who could turn into the wind, turn invisible, or turn into fire,  Samurai.  Next is the Native American who could grow up to 50 feet tall (which is why he's taller than everyone else), he was Apache Chief.  Lastly is the Mexican hero who could teleport from place to place by wrapping his cape around him.  He could also project holograms from his eyes.  He is El Dorado.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2014, 05:22:52 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Yup, it's Saturday (sleep in day) and it feels good.

I got some stuff done around the apartment, did some shopping, and spent some time online.  Was sunny before, but raining now...which is good, we needed it.

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 26, 2014, 08:04:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 26, 2014, 05:22:52 pm

How is everyone else?

Unfortunately I have a very bad head cold and I have to spend tomorrow flying (about 4 hours) and sitting in airports as I return home after 13 nights in Sydney. That was about 8 nights too long. I now dislike my old home city very much. I enjoyed the Easter services in my old church and as usual the Anzac Dawn Service on Friday. We had to catch the 3.25am train to the city for the 4.30am service. They say there were 10,000 present. (in Dunedin there were 9,000 in a much much smaller city but it was at 6.30am and in Sydney there are lots of suburban services as well).
I returned back to my sister's home to watch the march on TV. Sadly while it remained fine for the Dawn service the rain set in for the march of veterans. That took 3 hours. Then we watched the Dawn Service in Gallipoli, Turkey (I attended that in 2002) followed by the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in France. I have already made contacts about attending that in a long day trip from Paris next year.
Between Easter and Anzac my sister drove me back to where I use to live and we stayed 2 nights. It was strange being a tourist in the area where I lived for 28 years. We had glorious autumn weather. Thursday was the warmest April day for over 60 years. However my sister was developing a cold the day before we left and by the time we came home I had caught it.

When I get home tomorrow night (Monday) I will have just 5 weeks to prepare before I leave on my 6 week journey around the USA.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 27, 2014, 06:23:41 pm

I am on my way and I hate flying. Sydney airport is getting as bad as the USA. They pulled me over for a full x-ray so I had to take my money bag off which has US$500 in it. My brother-in-law bought them for me a few months ago when the exchange rate was better. It has all plastic zips and does not show up in the usual walk thru. Then after the X-ray I had to pull out my throat lozenges and open them up?????  Finally while trying to stuff my computer and a rather thick novel as well as my camera and medicines into a rather small bag, I was pulled over for an explosive test.
Thankfully when I board the local turboprop lane in Christchurch to fly onto Dunedin there is no security, it is just like boarding a bus.
Reason why I prefer to travel by train. My only flights once I am in the US will be from Denver to Rapid City then Salt Lake City to Houston and onto New York.
 Flying hassles almost make me want to stay home. >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on April 27, 2014, 08:23:25 pm

I totally agree with you Brian.....airports are the bane of travel.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2014, 09:36:34 pm

Yes, airports are not what they used to be.

Brian, sorry to hear about the head cold, I hope it clears up quickly and you can properly prepare for your trip to the US.

Speaking of your trip, in the Burning Blue thread, you mentioned you'd be in NYC June 16th - 21st.   According to what I've seen, Burning Blue will be released June 6th to "select theaters".   Perhaps we can find out where it will be playing, and do a Brokie dinner and movie viewing on Friday night, the day before you leave?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 28, 2014, 12:03:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2014, 09:36:34 pm

Yes, airports are not what they used to be.

Brian, sorry to hear about the head cold, I hope it clears up quickly and you can properly prepare for your trip to the US.

Speaking of your trip, in the Burning Blue thread, you mentioned you'd be in NYC June 16th - 21st.   According to what I've seen, Burning Blue will be released June 6th to "select theaters".   Perhaps we can find out where it will be playing, and do a Brokie dinner and movie viewing on Friday night, the day before you leave?

That would be great. I told some other friends who said (several months ago) that they would fly up from Alabama to see a show with me that I thought I might not be available Friday night as I thought that would be best for those of you who work.
Have reached Christchurch now, heavy rain and I have an hour flight home to Dunedin in a small turbo prop so expect a bumpy ride. The larger plane bounced around coming into land here.
I flew on the same planes last November. However due to daylight saving the Emirates flight from Sydney arrived an hour later. I was held up in passport control, then a long queue at customs although I was in the nothing to declare lane. It took well over an hour and I ended up running for my connection.
This  time the plane was half an hour late arriving but still half an hour earlier than last time. I had to choose the something to declare lane as I have bought vitamins and sugar (don't ask  ;)) I was through in under 20 mins so am now sitting with a coffee reading my email with over an hour until my next flight. Go figure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2014, 08:28:17 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Only 27 days to Memorial Day and a three day weekend!  ;D

Hope that everyone has had a good weekend and is doing well.

I'm ok, got stuff done around my apartment, and ended up scratching off a lottery ticket that was a $100.00 winner.  ;D  Nice to have a little extra cash in my pocket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2014, 08:30:46 am

Quote from: brian on April 28, 2014, 12:03:29 am

That would be great. I told some other friends who said (several months ago) that they would fly up from Alabama to see a show with me that I thought I might not be available Friday night as I thought that would be best for those of you who work.

Have reached Christchurch now, heavy rain and I have an hour flight home to Dunedin in a small turbo prop so expect a bumpy ride. The larger plane bounced around coming into land here.

I flew on the same planes last November. However due to daylight saving the Emirates flight from Sydney arrived an hour later. I was held up in passport control, then a long queue at customs although I was in the nothing to declare lane. It took well over an hour and I ended up running for my connection.

This  time the plane was half an hour late arriving but still half an hour earlier than last time. I had to choose the something to declare lane as I have bought vitamins and sugar (don't ask  ;)) I was through in under 20 mins so am now sitting with a coffee reading my email with over an hour until my next flight. Go figure.

Sorry to hear about the weather making things bumpy for your flights.  I hope you are resting at home now!!!

I'll look into the Friday night show, and see if the movie will be out, and if Brokies will be available for dinner and a show!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2014, 08:34:07 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 28, 2014, 02:52:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 28, 2014, 08:30:46 am

Sorry to hear about the weather making things bumpy for your flights.  I hope you are resting at home now!!!

I'll look into the Friday night show, and see if the movie will be out, and if Brokies will be available for dinner and a show!

Flight was not too bad except, just before they reached me with coffee, the captain announced they would need to stop serving hot drinks due to turbulence. I got a biscuit and a glass of water. Luckily I had had time for a coffee in the Christchurch terminal. Poor old Christchurch is being flooded for (I think) the third time in 2 months. The drainage was all damaged in the earthquakes.
I realised my house key was in the bottom of my bag. Went into carport as raining but it was dark and I could not see my combination lock. Thankfully I have a hidden key in the garden (which I will not divulge on net  ;D) and it worked as I had not used it for several years but wrapped in plastic. Nice to be home in my own bed. Now 5 weeks before the big trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2014, 08:32:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, it's bowling night again!  ;D  Last bowling night in April, and then after May, the season is over until September.

;D  I'm looking forward to this little break.

Anyway, very dark day here, looks to be rainy all day long.  The swath of vicious weather that caused tornados in other states stretches from the Great Lakes to the Gulf region, and is currently passing from the midwest to the East coast.  We're just getting start of the bad weather, it's supposed to strent well into Wednesday.

Heard from mom this morning, she and dad finally used my anniversary present to them, gift certificates to a movie and dinner.  It's one of those new 'fancy' cinemas that have large chairs and you can eat dinner there.  Mom and Dad got there early, went to the bar downstairs for a drink, got their recliners and dinner and saw "Heaven Is For Real".   She loved the movie (dad thought it was ok) but said the food was very good, as was the service, and it was a great way to watch a movie.  They're going to go back again in a few months to see some football movie my dad is interested in.

My Super Friends figures are starting to arrive.  Yesterday Flash, Wonder Woman and Robin joined Black Vulcan, Samurai, Apache Chief and El Dorado.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2014, 08:33:24 am

Quote from: brian on April 28, 2014, 02:52:41 pm

Nice to be home in my own bed. Now 5 weeks before the big trip.

Hope you have time to rest up for a bit!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2014, 08:58:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Bowling went well, you can see an update my Striking Out sectiion of the blog.

Man, it poured early this morning.  I had my window opened to let some fresh air into my bedroom, and the rain pounding down woke me two times.  Thankfully, each time I just turned over and went back to sleep.

Yesterday was a quiet day in the office, all the RMs were out at a meeting in NYC, and so far none of them have shown up here yet.  Not sure what the delay is, but it could be the weather.  Rain is still falling, and will do so until tomorrow morning.

Hope you all are having a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2014, 08:52:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Got home last night to see that Superman had arrived at my apartment.  The line-up for The Super Friends continues to inch towards completion.

;D

So far Superman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Flash, Black Vulcan, Samurai, Apache Chief and El Dorado have arrived.  I have 10 more to go, and I ordered a group of them loose from one seller, so when that package arrives, I'll be almost done.

I'm still waiting for Batman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Cyborg, Firestorm, Zan & Jayna (Wonder Twins).

Still very grey here, but it seems (for the moment) that the rain has stopped.  Weather forecasters are saying that by afternoon the sun will come out, and it may go as high as the mid-70s.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 01, 2014, 02:23:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2014, 08:52:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Got home last night to see that Superman had arrived at my apartment.

Who does he look like, Christopher Reeve, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, or Henry Cavill?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2014, 04:10:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 01, 2014, 02:23:15 pm

Who does he look like, Christopher Reeve, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, or Henry Cavill?  ;D

You tell me.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2014, 08:01:56 pm

Latest pic of Trenton Scott, waiting for dinner, taken tonight.

 ;D




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2014, 08:30:14 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


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Don't laugh, it could happen!

:laugh:

How is everyone this Friday?   It's Friday and pay day for me!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!

No new Super Friends awaited me at my door when I got home yesterday.  Oh well.....perhaps today.

No big plans this weekend, just going to spend time giving the apartment a good cleaning, and then laundry on Sunday.  If the weather is good I'll get some walks in too.

What does everyone else have planned?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 02, 2014, 09:15:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2014, 04:10:04 pm

You tell me.

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None of the above, but he does remind me of somebody.  ???  I ain't jokin'; the face does remind me of somebody.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on May 02, 2014, 10:48:02 am

Hey, Muscle Bear.  Remember the tattoo I asked your advice about?  How to link 2 men's names?  You suggested using a chain for linking.  I discussed this with the artist, and we thought about it.  Then I had the idea of using 2 dog tags on one chain--his name on one tag and mine on the other.  The artist pronounced it "brilliant" and "awesome."  So that's how it is.  I'd send a pic, but I don't think I want our names splashed across the internet.  Anyway, dog tags are a good way of keeping the tattoo male/male--no hearts or flowers.  Thanks for the chain idea which led the way.
x-man

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2014, 06:39:33 pm

Very cool, I'm glad you got an idea out of it!

On to other news....

The set is complete!

The Super Friends

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Row 1:  Robin, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman

Row 2:  Hawkman, Atom, Hawkgirl, Flash

Row 3:  Cyborg, Firestorm, Green Lantern, Zan & Jayna (Wonder Twins)

Row 4:  El Dorado, Samurai, Black Vulcan, Apache Chief

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2014, 08:04:14 pm

Here's a better shot of the line up of the action figures.

I got some Styrofoam and made a staircase like structure out of them, so that the figures in the back could be easily seen.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ActionFigures.jpg)

Row 1:  Robin, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman

Row 2:  Flash, Zan, Jayna, Green Lantern

Row 3:  Atom, Samurai, El Dorado, Black Vulcan, Apache Chief

Row 4:  Hawman, Cyborg, Firestorm, Hawkgirl

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 03, 2014, 08:15:30 pm

What a great lineup!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2014, 08:13:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, that's how you feel when strange dreams keep your mind active through the night.

 ::) :laugh:

weekend was a busy one.  Got shopping, cleaning, laundry, visits and other things done.  Oh well, 19 more days until a three day weekend!  ;D

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That's the extent of my Cinco De Mayo celebrations.  LOL 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2014, 08:21:20 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 03, 2014, 08:15:30 pm

What a great lineup!

All my Saturday morning faves on one shelf!  LOL

I think it's funny to see those DC Comics established heroes (Superman, Wonder Woman, etc.....) mingled in with the characters created for the cartoon.  Most people consider those characters "major fails".

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 06, 2014, 01:05:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 03, 2014, 08:04:14 pm

Here's a better shot of the line up of the action figures.
I got some Styrofoam and made a staircase like structure out of them, so that the figures in the back could be easily seen.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ActionFigures.jpg)

Row 1:  Robin, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman
Row 2:  Flash, Zan, Jayna, Green Lantern
Row 3:  Atom, Samurai, El Dorado, Black Vulcan, Apache Chief
Row 4:  Hawman, Cyborg, Firestorm, Hawkgirl

Congrats again on finishing your collection. Must be a satisfying feeling. :)

I never was into comics, not even as a child, and never saw an animation of them (I don't think they have ever been shown over here). Yet I could name all figures of the two front rows plus the Apache Chief. ::) :laugh:
That's partly thanks to the boys from Big Bang Theory and partly thanks to you, Chuckie. The things you learn.... ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2014, 07:48:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, it's bowling night again!  ;)  Cross your fingers for turkeys!   If I'm remembering correctly, there are only three more weeks of bowling, the season ends May 20th.  Ah, and then I can go to bed at a normal hour on Tuesday nights!

:laughs:

Not much new to report on this end.....things are status quo for now!

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2014, 07:52:34 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 06, 2014, 01:05:40 am

I never was into comics, not even as a child, and never saw an animation of them (I don't think they have ever been shown over here). Yet I could name all figures of the two front rows plus the Apache Chief. ::) :laugh:

That's partly thanks to the boys from Big Bang Theory and partly thanks to you, Chuckie. The things you learn.... ;D

:laugh:

Now that's funny!  Truth be told, the boys from "BBT" would look at this collection and mock!  Specifically Sheldon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2014, 08:14:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

As usual, my ass is dragging on this Wednesday morning, but there are only a few more weeks until the end of the season (May 20th is the last bowling night).  Then I'll be able to go to bed at a normal hour on Tuesday nights, at least until September.

 :laugh:

Will be getting together with family on Saturday, for Mother's Day and my mom's birthday (which is the following week).

Anyone else doing anything fun this weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 07, 2014, 12:28:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2014, 07:52:34 am

:laugh:

Now that's funny!  Truth be told, the boys from "BBT" would look at this collection and mock!  Specifically Sheldon.

Maybe. But they'd be dead wrong!
Buying them boxed costs more money, but collecting them one by one and hunting them down on ebay costs more dedication. Besides, they're meant for showing on the shelf, without boxes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 07, 2014, 12:51:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 07, 2014, 08:14:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone today?

As usual, my ass is dragging on this Wednesday morning, but there are only a few more weeks until the end of the season (May 20th is the last bowling night).  Then I'll be able to go to bed at a normal hour on Tuesday nights, at least until September.

 :laugh:

Will be getting together with family on Saturday, for Mother's Day and my mom's birthday (which is the following week).

Anyone else doing anything fun this weekend?

Having more advanced training classes on Saturday. Yay, I like them! Only stupid thing is you can't sleep in on a Saturday. :-\
The classes end at 1pm and at 2:30pm I have to be at a confirmation celebration in yet a different town. They are pretty exactly 1.5 hours apart, so it's gonna be tight fit and I'll have to go to my classes all dressed up in my confirmation outfit! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2014, 08:10:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from rainy NJ!  Bleh.  It's supposed to be this way tomorrow too.  Oh well.

On the plus side, a few people will be out of the office tomorrow, so it may be a nice, quiet day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2014, 08:23:45 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 07, 2014, 12:28:46 pm

Maybe. But they'd be dead wrong!
Buying them boxed costs more money, but collecting them one by one and hunting them down on ebay costs more dedication. Besides, they're meant for showing on the shelf, without boxes!

;D  You're right!  I have to say, I do like the way they look out of the boxes.

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 07, 2014, 12:51:41 pm

Having more advanced training classes on Saturday. Yay, I like them! Only stupid thing is you can't sleep in on a Saturday. :-\
The classes end at 1pm and at 2:30pm I have to be at a confirmation celebration in yet a different town. They are pretty exactly 1.5 hours apart, so it's gonna be tight fit and I'll have to go to my classes all dressed up in my confirmation outfit! :laugh:

Oh, I hope the outfit is comfortable, and doesn't wrinkle easily!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 08, 2014, 09:05:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2014, 08:10:10 am

Bleh.

Bleh, indeed.  :(  But I hear it's supposed to be quite summery for the weekend, or at least for Mother's Day.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2014, 08:00:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yup, it's the same as yesterday.  Oh well, it is Friday!  ;D

No one is around today.  My immediate supervisor is away today, one of the people I assist is out, the big boss will be in a different location today, as are two other of the people I assist. 

I'm hoping it's a quiet Friday!  ;D

After work I'm driving to the local mall to get my mom her Mother's Day present.  She decided she wants a new crock pot.  The one she has she's had since I was a kid, so I'm guessing it's 30 years old.  LOL  My brother Chris and I are splitting the cost of one, so we should be able to get a decent one for her.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2014, 08:00:55 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 08, 2014, 09:05:59 am

Bleh, indeed.  :(  But I hear it's supposed to be quite summery for the weekend, or at least for Mother's Day.  :)

I heard that as well, we'll see if the weather forecasters are correct.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 09, 2014, 03:13:45 pm

We love weather forecasters when they predict rain and it's sunny instead......and hate them when they say it will be sunny and it rains! :D
Just had a call from one of my fisher customers from their boat and he ordered some paint, when I asked him his name he said he was called asshole, I said I knew quite a few of those so he would have to be more specific.  Made him laugh and I did get the right name! ;)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2014, 03:27:32 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on May 09, 2014, 03:13:45 pm

Just had a call from one of my fisher customers from their boat and he ordered some paint, when I asked him his name he said he was called asshole, I said I knew quite a few of those so he would have to be more specific. 

best comeback ever!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2014, 08:18:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yeah, I daydream at work!  Who doesn't?  I'm a combination of #1 and #2.  I'm a male who daydreams about going away someplace.  Contrary to popular belief, I DON'T dream about being a super hero.  LOL

Weekend was a good one.  I gave the apartment a quick cleaning on Saturday morning, and then in afternoon did my laundry and spent the rest of the day and night with my family to celebrate Mother's Day instead of on Sunday.

Because everything was done on Saturday, Sunday was a free day and I lazed around and did nothing.  ;D

Just 11 more days until Memorial Day weekend, and the "unofficial start" of summer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2014, 09:20:24 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 07, 2014, 12:51:41 pm

At 2:30pm I have to be at a confirmation celebration in yet a different town. They are pretty exactly 1.5 hours apart, so it's gonna be tight fit and I'll have to go to my classes all dressed up in my confirmation outfit! :laugh:

At least some of the big "mainline" Protestant denominations in the U.S. seem to have lost the Big Deal that Confirmation used to be. They kind of don't know what to do with it, since it got separated from First Communion. They don't seem to want to do away with it entirely--I guess because it's tradition--but they really don't seem to know what to do with it. In the interest of theological correctness Confirmation seems to have lost the value it once had as Life Passage.

Anyway, I hope it was a nice party, with cake and all.  :)

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:18:11 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2014, 09:20:24 am

At least some of the big "mainline" Protestant denominations in the U.S. seem to have lost the Big Deal that Confirmation used to be. They kind of don't know what to do with it, since it got separated from First Communion. They don't seem to want to do away with it entirely--I guess because it's tradition--but they really don't seem to know what to do with it. In the interest of theological correctness Confirmation seems to have lost the value it once had as Life Passage.

Anyway, I hope it was a nice party, with cake and all.  :)

I don't think so, at least not for our German protestant churches.
The children have to go to Confirmation classes for one or two years (depending on the federal country). My girls went for two years, I had to go only for one year as a teenager (different federal country). In that time you learn lots of church stuff, there's lots of space, goodwill and possibility to discuss a thousand topics related to ethics and/or religion. There is room for doubt, there is room to be honest. The children really mature in that time span.

They learn what Confirmation means and they are asked if they really want to do this.
After Confirmation they are allowed to the Lord's Supper, they can say for themselves whether they want to stay a member of the church, they don't need the parents' permission to leave the church and/or Religion as a school subject. They are clearly told that they are viewed as and can act like adults in regard to everything church related. So I think the rite of passage aspect is still alive and well.

They are proud and know very well that the Confirmation is big step on the way to become an adult.

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:22:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2014, 09:20:24 am

At least some of the big "mainline" Protestant denominations in the U.S. seem to have lost the Big Deal that Confirmation used to be.

Ooops. Only now I see the qualifier you mentioned. Of course, I have no idea how this aspect plays out in the US.
But I'll let my post stand because now my interest is peaked. Why and how do you think this is different in the US?

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:39:10 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:18:11 pm

The children really mature in that time span.

Just to clarify: of course they don't mature due to the Confirmation classes, but due to biological developments. But I think it's a good thing to have a place to discuss "adult stuff" during that time. Hear differing opinions on ethical questions, be confronted with such questions in the first place. It helps them to develop their own moral compass.
In school there's also time and place for such things, but to a lesser extent. And in school, there are always grades. At home, they hear (often, mostly?) only one opinion, the one of their parents.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on May 12, 2014, 12:42:07 pm

In my confirmation class, I was the only student! So my experience aligns with what Jeff said, I guess. At my current church, there is a small handful of students each year, even though the church has about 500 members and a very active youth program. What few confirmed Presbyterian youth there are are pretty active though. Quality, rather than quantity.

Visting Germany about 20 years ago, we arrived in the Mosel Valley on the Sunday after Easter. We got to see the parade of the First Communicants walking down the street to church, dressed all in white, with the ones behind them who had taken their first communion 40 years before. It was very festive. Afterwards, there were family parties in all the restaurants. The only problem was that we wanted to taste some wine but no one was available to pour it. Finally, we got a winemaker to break away just for a few minutes to pour a little wine for us.

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Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:53:53 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 12, 2014, 12:42:07 pm

In my confirmation class, I was the only student! So my experience aligns with what Jeff said, I guess. At my current church, there is a small handful of students each year, even though the church has about 500 members and a very active youth program. What few confirmed Presbyterian youth there are are pretty active though. Quality, rather than quantity.

Here it's rather vice versa. Most of the children who have their Confirmation behind them don't look back and don't stay active in the parish. For the above mentioned reasons I still think that's okay.

But only one or a handful of students? Over here, they rather throw two parishes together if they only have such few students.

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Visting Germany about 20 years ago, we arrived in the Mosel Valley on the Sunday after Easter. We got to see the parade of the First Communicants walking down the street to church, dressed all in white, with the ones behind them who had taken their first communion 40 years before. It was very festive. Afterwards, there were family parties in all the restaurants. The only problem was that we wanted to taste some wine but no one was available to pour it. Finally, we got a winemaker to break away just for a few minutes to pour a little wine for us.

He he. Yep, Low Sunday (we call it Weißer Sonntag = White Sunday) is traditional for Catholic children to have their First Communion. Do not try to go to a restaurant then, not ever.
But I'm glad you still got your wine tasting! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2014, 02:06:40 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:22:50 pm

Ooops. Only now I see the qualifier you mentioned. Of course, I have no idea how this aspect plays out in the US.
But I'll let my post stand because now my interest is peaked. Why and how do you think this is different in the US?

I make my assertions based on my own experience coming up Lutheran in the U.S., compared to my father's experience, and also reading that I've done, which is mainly is sources that concern the Episcopal Church (the U.S. version of Anglicanism).

In my father's day, kids were confirmed maybe around the age of 12 or so, and we still have my father's copy of Luther's Small Catechism (in English translation, of course). In my father's day, kids were confirmed, and then they were admitted to Communion for the first time; Episcopalians did it the same way. But then, according to books I've read about the Episcopal Church, around about the 1960s or so, theologians started looking into things, and the churches decided that Baptism made a person fully a member of the Church, so why should any baptized person, even a child, be denied Holy Communion?

The Lutheran Church in America (now called the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) came up with a program of instruction for children who were in about the Fifth Grade in school, called "Welcome to the Lord's Table," which the kids took in Sunday School, and then they were admitted to Communion. I think I was a little before that program, but I do remember in Sunday School the pastor taking us up to the chancel in the church, where we gathered around the altar, and he explained about the service--what the chalice was, and so forth, that kind of stuff--and gave us unconsecrated hosts to eat--they tasted horrible then and they still do.

When I was attending a membership class prior to joining my Episcopal parish, I asked the assistant rector if the Episcopal Church had any program of instruction for kids before they received Communion for the first time. In response she gave me a blank stare and asked why that was necessary.

So anyway, thinking back, I guess I received my first Communion when I was about the age at which my father was Confirmed, but then the pastor kept putting back Confirmation for my age group in Sunday School further and further until parents, mine included, started asking questions, and so finally I was Confirmed in February 1974, when I was almost 16 years old and only a few months before I got my driver's license.  :-\ There was a special service, though we didn't use the Confirmation liturgy in the hymnal. I never laid eyes on the Small Catechism until after I was Confirmed, and I went to the woman who ran the church's small library and bought the books and asked her if she could get me a copy of the catechism, and she did.

You just don't hear about families making a big deal over someone's Confirmation anymore. Certainly back then, nobody made much of a fuss when I was Confirmed. About the biggest deal that I can remember is that now that we were Confirmed, we were expected to start making an Offering every Sunday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2014, 02:09:18 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 12, 2014, 12:53:53 pm

He he. Yep, Low Sunday (we call it Weißer Sonntag = White Sunday) is traditional for Catholic children to have their First Communion. Do not try to go to a restaurant then, not ever.

Episcopalians call it Low Sunday, too--as in "low attendance" after Easter.  ;D

"White Sunday"--Whitsunday--is Pentecost (Pfingsten, I believe?).

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Post by: brianr on May 12, 2014, 04:10:34 pm

In my day it was the "done" thing to be confirmed (if you were an Anglican) at age 14. I remember my group had about 40 and I felt sorry for the bishop who confirmed us 2 by 2 and had to repeat the some prayer about 20 times. As was the custom then, you did not receive communion until you were confirmed and there was a series of lessons with the Rector beforehand. I doubt we had much ethics in the lesson, just Church doctrine.
Now the children return from Sunday school before communion and go up to the rail with their parents. It is up to the parents whether they just take the wafer, receive a blessing or the cup. We have a large sunday school but there were no confirmations this year. Our church has just employed a curate largely to work with youth. I have not liked the fact that young people have been going to the youth programs in a neighbouring church which is evangelical and homophobic.

The Anglican church in Aotearoa/New Zealand is holding its biennial synod (government) at the moment. Yesterday they discussed a report on ordination of same-sex partnered priests and same-sex marriages. There was a report which gave 10 choices ranging from maintain traditon, divide into 2 churches (unlikely), accept new understanding and new rites and discuss for another 2 years.  I was on tenterhooks all yesterday but heard nothing until late when I was told there were discussions in committee all day (so not public) then postponed until today with an all night prayer vigil.
The previous bishop of my diocese ordained a man in a same-sex relationship but the present bishop will not do so becasuse it is against the provincial rules. Howeve he continues to license that man and has licensed 2 others (a man and a woman) also in same sex relationships. I met the man for coffee a few weeks ago. He was a catholic priest iin another country and was told to return to Rome for "treatment". He left and joined the Anglican church. As Anglicans recognise his priesthood, he did not need to be ordained but our bishop, knowing his same-sex relationship, has licensed him in our diocese. However he keeps his relationship quiet. I think the woamn formed her relationship after she was ordained, she is fairly public.
Both the bishop and my vicar are at General Synod and support same-sex marriage but they do not want the church to split. My own vicar cannot see all the fuss but he is happily married with 5 children. I have signed a  pettion (750 signatures) and publicly declared I will withdraw my membership of the church if there is not some clear movement towards full acceptance of GLBT persons. As I stated, the church is now the only the organisation in New Zealand which discriminates.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2014, 08:22:57 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yup, it's bowling night.

I have to be there earlier, as I'm on a party comittee for the league, and we have to get plans going for the June 17th season end banquet.

;D

Prize money will be given out then, and we'll also do a "tricky tray" fund raiser, with all money going to charity.  I'm making up a basket called "Night at the movies" with about 6 gay DVDs, some popcorn and candy.   And "no", they're not "those" types of DVDs.

I used:

Small Town Gay Bar
How To Survive A Plague
Latter Days
Shelter
Out In The Dark

I can't remember the 6th movie, it may have been Were The World Mine.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2014, 08:40:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day to you all!

My, such mature conversation in my blog lately!  Love it!  Please continue, if you wish!  ;D

Bowling went well last night ("strike" portion of my blog is updated) and  I'll actually be at the lanes again tonight.  One of my teammates can't make the final night next week, so he's been allowed to pre-bowl, meaning he'll bowl tonight, and the scores will hold for next week.  If the other team doesn't want us to do that, then we'll take an absent score for him, meaning last night's scores will carry over to next week.

Otherwise, it's status quo here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 14, 2014, 04:29:39 pm

On my drive to work the other day, I looked up and could see an eagle in a hunting mode, I looked to the side of the road and couldn't see anything.  My whippet comes to work with me and could also see the eagle.  The eagle suddenly swooped down right in front of my vehicle and grabbed something.  I jammed on my brakes and the eagle rose upward and our eyes met over the hood then he  (or she) flew on.  Thank goodness I missed it.  The whippet looked relieved, too. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2014, 08:23:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My goodness, the rain was pounding down earlier this morning.  I hadn't heard it fall like that in some time.  Plus side is that all the yellow pollen all over the cars and houses is washed away.

went out to dinner last night with friends, had a good time, and a lot of laughs, which is a good thing!

In my cube at the moment, very quiet here.....I'm one of the few people on the job at the moment.

Looks to be a quiet weekend, and that's fine by me!  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2014, 08:33:13 am

Quote from: bentgyro on May 14, 2014, 04:29:39 pm

On my drive to work the other day, I looked up and could see an eagle in a hunting mode, I looked to the side of the road and couldn't see anything.  My whippet comes to work with me and could also see the eagle.  The eagle suddenly swooped down right in front of my vehicle and grabbed something.  I jammed on my brakes and the eagle rose upward and our eyes met over the hood then he  (or she) flew on.  Thank goodness I missed it.  The whippet looked relieved, too. :)

I wonder what the eagle had spotted?

I once hit a bird three times.  :o

I was driving to work, and a crow swooped down in front of my car.  It disappeared and  wondered "did it make it?" and I then heard a "whump" and I knew I hit it.  But it wasn't over.  I hit it by the car's passenger headlight area. (Hit #1)  It the flew up over the hood and slammed into the windshield (hit #2).  Momentum took it over my car, where it crashed onto my trunk (hit #3) and then fell to the road.

I always do what I can to avoid animals on the road, I think in all my years driving I've hit one squirrel and one bird.

I did have an incident with two other birds and a different car, but since it was their own stupidity and an apparent death wish that lead to their demise, I don't count them.

:laugh:

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Post by: Front-Ranger on May 15, 2014, 10:35:21 am

These car/bird encounters seem almost Biblical...or Prouxian!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2014, 11:26:38 am

Or Hitchcokian!


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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2014, 11:28:05 am

According to the Cheyenne, owls are messengers from the Camp of the Dead.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2014, 08:34:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Glad the weekend is upon us, as I'm losing my energy!

Friday and pay day!  woooo whooo!  Hoping for a nice slow day today!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2014, 06:30:53 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, I wish I had that option, but unfortunately, I must work, so I'll be leaving for work soon.

Busy weekend!  Cleaned the apartment, did laundry, shopped, cleaned the oven, ironed, visited with the family, got rid of some unneeded stuff.

Busy season at work will be in full swing soon!  :o  I'm getting as prepared as I can, trying to get some stuff done ahead of time that I can.  Other than that, business as usual.

Hope everyone is doing well!

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Post by: Kelda on May 19, 2014, 04:07:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 01, 2014, 08:01:56 pm

Latest pic of Trenton Scott, waiting for dinner, taken tonight.

 ;D




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cute!

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Post by: Kelda on May 19, 2014, 04:09:33 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 06, 2014, 01:05:40 am

Congrats again on finishing your collection. Must be a satisfying feeling. :)

I never was into comics, not even as a child, and never saw an animation of them (I don't think they have ever been shown over here). Yet I could name all figures of the two front rows plus the Apache Chief. ::) :laugh:
That's partly thanks to the boys from Big Bang Theory and partly thanks to you, Chuckie. The things you learn.... ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2014, 07:52:34 am

:laugh:

Now that's funny!  Truth be told, the boys from "BBT" would look at this collection and mock!  Specifically Sheldon.

 :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2014, 08:08:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, it's the last night of bowling!  ;D

Hope that everyone is doing well, and having a good week so far.  Sun continues to shine here, but rain for tomorrow.  Work is getting busier, but that's to be expected.

Kelda, good to see you back!!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2014, 07:58:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Bowling is over!  Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!   Time for a well deserved break!

Got home from work today, to find 5 bees in the apartment.   I'm not amused.  Thankfully the air conditioning was on, and made the apartment too cold for them, and they curled up and died.

I left a voicemail with the super, and the property mgmt.   I lived in my parents' place for decades, and remember perhaps 4 stinging insects that whole time getting in.  In just over one year, I've had 9 insects get in.  To me that's extreme.

Looking forward to the 3 day weekend this week.  ;)  Hope everyone has some good plans.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2014, 08:26:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, this is how I feel.

I got home from work yesterday, and there were 5 bees in the apartment.   >:(  Thankfully, I had misheard the weatherman in the morning, and had the A/C set for 64 degrees.  This is apparently too cold for bees, and they had all curled up on the windowsill.

I stored them all in a Ziploc bag, and called the super and the property manager, and told them this needs to be fixed.  I received a call at work telling me that someone will be coming here tomorrow while I'm at work to see what they can find.  It's a chilly night here, but the A/C is still on and set to 64.  I had turned it off for a while, and then bee #6 decided to come out of hiding and started to crawl along the floor.  I managed to scoop it up with a glass, and deposit him on the windowsill, OUTSIDE the screen.

I tried to come to BM today at work, but the site was blocked.  I don't know why, I can still get other sites (including DCF) but I can't get here.  Oh well.  So I guess I'll be coming here after work instead of during.  :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2014, 06:37:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Yup, three day weekend here!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Hoping that today is a slow day at work, and I can get caught up on a ton of stuff!  ;D

People will be in the apartment today, looking at my bee problem, so I'm glad I kept it clean!   :laugh:   No major plans tonight.  Tomorrow I'll do laundry and visit the parents, Sunday is a bbq with some of the guys from bowling, and then Monday will be a day of rest.....maybe a small bbq with the parents.  We'll see.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 24, 2014, 01:12:37 pm

Enjoy your weekend.....I had mine last week (Victoria Day, we have da Queen, ya know, eh) :laugh:
Made this week at work short, have lost track of the days and it's Saturday, already.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 24, 2014, 01:52:36 pm

You have your bees, I have my birds.  This morning I looked out the kitchen window and saw a bird lying on the sun deck.  When I went outside, it was some kind of hawk.....dead but still warm...must have hit one of the windows and broke it's neck.  Brought it to work as one of my co-workers is a birder...he's all happy and will take it home and look up in his books to identify what kind it is.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2014, 10:58:55 pm

Wow, crazy story about the bird!  that would freak me out.

Got my laundry done today, and got some cleaning done.  Tomorrow and Monday I'm invited to BBQs, so I needed to get this done today.

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2014, 12:34:10 pm

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2014, 06:26:02 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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How is everyone today?

Short week this week, thankfully!  Will be nice to have Friday come so soon!

things are getting busy, but that's to be expected for this time of year.  I did manage to get stuff done today, so I'm happy about that.   THis weekend I have a concert to go to with my friends.

Speaking of concerts and music, I've discovered a group called "The Birthday Massacre".  They do a style of music called "Dark Wave"....Think 80s 'new wave'  like Depeche Mode, but with darker melodies and lyrics.  THis is one of my fave songs from them, it's called "Calling".

This is not the group, however.  For this song they had a contest for fans to make their own videos for the song.  There are so many out there, it's hard to even figure out which one is the real one.  LOL

[youtube=425,350]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCfE52_NyjQ[/youtube]

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2014, 07:02:00 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Yeah, I could've used her help today!  LOL   The phone just kept ringing and ringing.....I had plans of what I wanted to do, but damn, I couldn't get it done!  LOL   I guess that's called "job security".

 :laugh:

AIDS Walk Boston is coming up, I'm gonna be thinking of Brokies all weekend.    Hope you all have a blast!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2014, 08:18:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How is everyone today?   Pay day tomorrow, hence the money.  ;D

I was so shocked to see the news about Janice.  I'm going to miss her.  I hope the end came quickly, and she was in no pain.   I also hope that her family is able to remember the happy times they all had together.

RIP Janice.  You will be missed.

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Post by: Kelda on May 30, 2014, 04:57:53 pm

She will indeed be missed. I'm sorry that I didn't know she was ill.

I have a busy weekend ahead. Off with a group of friends to see Wicked! tomorrow and then some post theatre food, and Sunday I have a full day (well afternoon and evening) concert and competition with my Brass Band and a guest soloist..

Busy Busy! What are your plans?

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Post by: brianr on May 30, 2014, 07:06:03 pm

I saw 'Wicked' when I was in London in 2011. I hope you enjoy it. I have booked to see 'The Lion King' in Washington on June 22. I will see what shows I can get on halftix when I am in New York. We do not get big shows here in Dunedin although one of the local companies are putting on 'Mamma Mia' at the moment and friends have thought it wonderful. I was too busy to consider booking.
I have our local Sinfonia tonight (Saturday) then Kiri Te Kanawa is singing tomorrow night (Sunday). Her last concert here was in 2010 when I was overseas. Friends are telling me they were disappointed and she should retire (she is the same age as me  :) ). I heard her at the proms in London about a month later but just 2 songs.
Then the shuttle is picking me up at 3.45pm on Monday afternoon for the long flight to Auckland then Los Angeles. I actually arrive in Los Angeles at 2.45pm Monday (an hour before I leave home ;D)
I am not looking forward to this first part and will be glad when I reach my room in Downtown LA.
I have to do a trial packing soon. Things are spread all over the spare bedroom. I am undecided about my hiking boots. They weigh 2kg bu I may wish I had them when I am in Glacier National Park.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 31, 2014, 04:13:27 am

Quote from: brian on May 30, 2014, 07:06:03 pm

I am undecided about my hiking boots. They weigh 2kg bu I may wish I had them when I am in Glacier National Park.

How about a compromise? A pair of lighter "trekking shoes"? (That's what we call them in contrast to real hiking shoes/boots - not sure if the same distinction is made in English). They look similar to sneakers, are lightweight and comfortable just as sneakers but yet have a high profile like hiking boots and thus a good grip.
I bought a pair three years ago for the Alberta trip and have loved them ever since. Mine didn't even need a breaking in phase, they were fabulous from the first day on.
They may not be as good as real hiking boots, but are a good compromise IMO. You are both an avid traveler and avid hiker, so they should pay off in no time.

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Post by: brianr on May 31, 2014, 02:55:19 pm

Thanks. My bag is just under 21 kg with the boots in them.  Emirates (which I use to fly to Europe) allows 30 kg but Air New Zealand (over the Pacific) and United (within the States) only allow 23 kg. I have a tendency to go over on my ankle and my hiking boots prevent that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 03, 2014, 06:40:47 pm

Wicked was fabulous! I have seen it once before in 2010 - the week I met you in New York.. saw it on Broadway. And this version didn't dissapoint when compared.

Quote from: brian on May 30, 2014, 07:06:03 pm

I saw 'Wicked' when I was in London in 2011. I hope you enjoy it. I have booked to see 'The Lion King' in Washington on June 22. I will see what shows I can get on halftix when I am in New York. We do not get big shows here in Dunedin although one of the local companies are putting on 'Mamma Mia' at the moment and friends have thought it wonderful. I was too busy to consider booking.
I have our local Sinfonia tonight (Saturday) then Kiri Te Kanawa is singing tomorrow night (Sunday). Her last concert here was in 2010 when I was overseas. Friends are telling me they were disappointed and she should retire (she is the same age as me  :) ). I heard her at the proms in London about a month later but just 2 songs.
Then the shuttle is picking me up at 3.45pm on Monday afternoon for the long flight to Auckland then Los Angeles. I actually arrive in Los Angeles at 2.45pm Monday (an hour before I leave home ;D)
I am not looking forward to this first part and will be glad when I reach my room in Downtown LA.
I have to do a trial packing soon. Things are spread all over the spare bedroom. I am undecided about my hiking boots. They weigh 2kg bu I may wish I had them when I am in Glacier National Park.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2014, 05:49:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Happy Wednesday!

It poured here last night, much thunder and lightning......just like I like!  ;)

Did have a minor mishap last night.  I had changed channels on the TV, and apparently put on a crime story network.  I walked to the kitchen to get a drink, and as I was walking back to the living room, someone on the TV screamed.  It startled me, and I managed to bang my left hand into the CD rack against the kitchen wall.

::)

MUCH PAIN!  Out of instinct I grabbed my finger and held it with my right hand, when I let go, I had blood all over my fingers.  I managed to open a nice gash on my finger.

Washed, applied anti-infection cream, and a Band-Aid.  Typing has been fun today. 

I have the bandage off now, so the air can get to it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 04, 2014, 08:00:36 pm

Sorry to hear this although relieved as I do not remember no messages from you for so long without a good reason and had all sorts of fears. I am on the train from Los Angeles to San Francisco at the moment so wifi is intermittent. Did not work in my hotel this morning and girl was on phone to provider when I checked out. We are due into Emeryville at 5 mins to 10 but last time I checked we were 45 mins late. Just overnight near the station and on train to Denver tomorrow morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on June 05, 2014, 02:43:22 pm

I was worried, too.  Glad all is well, except for your poor finger. :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2014, 08:30:06 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

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Hope everyone is doing well today! 

Today was a crazy day in the office......I got there at about 7:30 and it was non-stop until lunch, and then when I got back, it was still just as busy.  Fridays tend to be a slower day, so I'm hoping I can use it as a 'catch-up' day and get a lot done.

I got word that my Aunt Viola died last night.  She was in her mid-80s, and lived a pretty good life.  My dad seems to be doing well (she was his sister) and I'm watching FB for updates.  My dad said he heard that they weren't going to do anything for Aunt Vi, and I'm nto sure why, unless that was her wish.

Anyway, my dad said that one of my cousins would have word posted on FB, so I'm keeping watch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2014, 08:31:31 pm

Quote from: brian on June 04, 2014, 08:00:36 pm

Sorry to hear this although relieved as I do not remember no messages from you for so long without a good reason and had all sorts of fears. I am on the train from Los Angeles to San Francisco at the moment so wifi is intermittent. Did not work in my hotel this morning and girl was on phone to provider when I checked out. We are due into Emeryville at 5 mins to 10 but last time I checked we were 45 mins late. Just overnight near the station and on train to Denver tomorrow morning.

Quote from: bentgyro on June 05, 2014, 02:43:22 pm

I was worried, too.  Glad all is well, except for your poor finger. :)

Yeah, the finger has a yucky looking (I'm sure that's a medical term) gash on it, but the pain has stopped.

Brian, I hope your trip is going well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 07, 2014, 03:02:43 pm

Sorry to hear about your aunt - a shame she wont have a send off but if that was her wish....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 07, 2014, 03:30:47 pm

Sorry about your aunt, Chuck.

I hope her family and your Dad is ok.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2014, 07:32:57 am

Well, it turns out they are doing something.  A one day wake today, and funeral tomorrow.

We're heading up to Pennsylvania today, and will return Monday after the funeral.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2014, 10:00:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Oh my goodness, I'm looking forward to bed!   It was a busy day at work, but I managed to get a good amount done, and get myself set up for tomorrow.

Was away on Sunday and Monday, my aunt Vi passed away on Thursday last week, and I had to drive to Pennsylvania to go to the wake.

Here is the complete summary of what went on.  LOL   It's meant to be laughed at.


I was unable to sleep on Saturday night, left for Pennsylvania on Sunday at 8am, driving my dad and Aunt Helen, who have a ......strained....relationship, three hours in a car, distracting them from potential fights.  Aunt Helen is perpetually cold, so I sat in a hot car to appease her.  After the three hour ride, we meet up with a few other out-of-town relatives at the hotel.

Aunt Helen needs a walker to get around, so every stop consisted of me unfolding the walker, bringing it to her, helping her out of the car, guiding her past potential trips, taking her back to the car, helping her back in, folding the walker, and putting it back in the car.

Got her to the wake, repeat all the above.

Got her to the dinner after, repeat all the above.

Got back to the hotel, repeat all the above (it's now 8:30) and I decided to read for a while, and go to bed at 10:30, as I have to be up at 7:00 for the funeral.  I forgot my sleeping aids, but I'm so tired, not a problem, or so I think.  (do you sense the turn in the story?) 

I'm awakened at 3:00am by my father pounding on the door to my room.  Aunt Helen got up just before 3, decided she needed to use the bathroom, and on the way out of the bathroom, fell and couldn't get up.

 ::)

I go to Aunt Helen's room with dad.  She's unhurt, just shaken, and unable to get herself up.  We get her up and back into bed, and retire to our own rooms.  Of course, now I'm fully awake and spend the rest of the night tossing and turning.  I finally drift off, to be awakened at 6:40am by a knocking at my door.  I throw on some clothes and open it to find Aunt Helen standing there, already dressed for the funeral.  She doesn't say "good morning", but rather greets me with:   "What time were you getting up?  I want coffee."  I replied with "I planned to get up at 7."  She answers "Well, it's almost 7.".  I scowl and say "But it's NOT 7."  She laughs and says "I"ll go see what your old man is doing."  I counter with "If you're smart, you'll leave him alone now."

I then offer to go get her coffee from Dunkin' Donuts across the street at 7, and tell her to go back to her room. 

I throw on sweats and get ready to get coffee, and there's a knock at the door.  It's dad, he's dressed for the funeral, and he tells me all the relatives are going for breakfast together at the diner down the street.  No one told me this prior, so I rush to get dressed (no shower) and get outside.

Get to the funeral, and Aunt Vi's sons reveal that they are short a pallbearer.  So I am the last-minute addition.

The repast passes without incident.

I'm exhausted, but my father is more than I, so I drive the 3 hours home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on June 11, 2014, 02:23:38 pm

You must be sooooo glad to be back home! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2014, 02:30:34 pm

Have you ever considered adopting a new family, Chuck?   ::) ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2014, 05:12:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Happy hump day everyone!

Busy day at work, but I managed to get a bunch of stuff done, and I'm happy about that. 

This weekend looks to be a busy one, I have to clean the apartment on Friday, meet up with family to do the Valerie Fund walk on Saturday, and Sunday is Father's Day.   So much for any day of rest.  LOL

It's finally cooled off a bit, and the humidity is gone, so I have a fan on in the window, and it's nice to feel fresh air in the apartment.

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2014, 05:13:22 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on June 11, 2014, 02:23:38 pm

You must be sooooo glad to be back home! :laugh:

You have no idea!!!  It felt so gooood to be home, I just dropped onto my bed.

Quote from: Sason on June 11, 2014, 02:30:34 pm

Have you ever considered adopting a new family, Chuck?   ::) ;D

Sometimes I wish that were possible!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 12, 2014, 12:46:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2014, 10:00:14 pm

Was away on Sunday and Monday, my aunt Vi passed away on Thursday last week, and I had to drive to Pennsylvania to go to the wake.

Here is the complete summary of what went on.  LOL   It's meant to be laughed at.

 :laugh: And I did. Poor you. With a family like that, you don't need enemies. ;)
I have an adopted elderly woman among my relatives who sounds exactly like your aunt (haven't we all? ;D). I couldn't help thinking of her while reading the above! She is tough to deal with. ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2014, 05:56:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, and a full moon!

I'm posting some good luck charms for you all!  :laugh:

No, I don't believe they actually work, but hey, let's get into the spirit of the day.

;D

Got a bunch of stuff accomplished at work, I am almost up to speed at work.   ;D 

Not sure what is going on for the weekend.  I wasn't told what is happening this weekend regarding Father's Day.  Not sure if we're celebrating on Saturday or Sunday.  Whatever.  LOL  I have my card and gift, and I'm ready.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 13, 2014, 12:50:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2014, 05:56:04 pm

I wasn't told what is happening this weekend regarding Father's Day. 

When do you celebrate Father's Day? I know, this weekend, you just said it. I mean how is it set every year? Is it correlated with some other date (like always the weekend after Pentecost, etc)?

Father's Day here is on Ascension Day, thus always a Thursday. Cards and presents are unusual, but men (in general, not only fathers) tend to rot together and go out on day trips filled with convivial drinking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 13, 2014, 08:36:51 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 13, 2014, 12:50:21 am

When do you celebrate Father's Day? I know, this weekend, you just said it. I mean how is it set every year? Is it correlated with some other date (like always the weekend after Pentecost, etc)?

Father's Day here is on Ascension Day, thus always a Thursday. Cards and presents are unusual, but men (in general, not only fathers) tend to rot together and go out on day trips filled with convivial drinking.

Strange customs you have there in Germany.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 13, 2014, 09:24:17 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 13, 2014, 12:50:21 am

When do you celebrate Father's Day? I know, this weekend, you just said it. I mean how is it set every year? Is it correlated with some other date (like always the weekend after Pentecost, etc)?

Father's Day here is on Ascension Day, thus always a Thursday. Cards and presents are unusual, but men (in general, not only fathers) tend to rot together and go out on day trips filled with convivial drinking.

Father's Day is always the third Sunday in June, just as Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. I have no idea how those dates got picked. I suppose I could do a Google search for Father's Day and Mother's Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2014, 09:23:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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So, did everyone stay safe and sound today?

Work was busy, and some crazy things happened regarding phones and such.  A few missed messages.  I know it was just a coincidence, but I laughed to myself and thought "Mercury's in retrograde!"

:laugh:

Got done what I needed to accomplish today, and then came home tonight to give the apartment the cleaning it needed.  Everything looks nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2014, 09:27:54 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 13, 2014, 12:50:21 am

When do you celebrate Father's Day? I know, this weekend, you just said it. I mean how is it set every year? Is it correlated with some other date (like always the weekend after Pentecost, etc)?

Father's Day here is on Ascension Day, thus always a Thursday. Cards and presents are unusual, but men (in general, not only fathers) tend to rot together  and go out on day trips filled with convivial drinking.

Quote from: southendmd on June 13, 2014, 08:36:51 am

Strange customs you have there in Germany.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2014, 09:53:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 13, 2014, 09:24:17 am

Father's Day is always the third Sunday in June, just as Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. I have no idea how those dates got picked. I suppose I could do a Google search for Father's Day and Mother's Day.

The modern American holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. Her campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States began in 1905, the year her beloved mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Anna’s mission was to honor her own mother by continuing work she had started and to set aside a day to honor mothers, "the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world." Anna's mother, Ann Jarvis, was a peace activist who had cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War and created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to address public health issues.

Due to the campaign efforts of Anna Jarvis, several states officially recognized Mother's Day, the first in 1910 being West Virginia, Jarvis’ home state. In 1914 Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation creating Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. In a thank-you note to Wilson, Jarvis wrote of a “great Home Day of our country for sons and daughters to honor their mothers and fathers and homes in a way that will perpetuate family ties and give emphasis to true home life.”   Jarvis became critical, however, of the commercialization of the day.


Father's Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting.

After the success obtained by Anna Jarvis with the promotion of Mother's Day in the US, some[who?] wanted to create similar holidays for other family members, and Father's Day was the choice most likely to succeed.[citation needed] There were other persons in the US who independently thought of "Father's Day", but the credit for the modern holiday is often given to Sonora Dodd, who was the driving force behind its establishment.]

Father's Day was founded in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas. Its first celebration was in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there. After hearing a sermon about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909, she told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 14, 2014, 02:57:26 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 13, 2014, 09:24:17 am

Father's Day is always the third Sunday in June, just as Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May.

Quote

Although she initially suggested June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.

Ah, thanks to both of you. That's what I was curious about.
Personally, I think Father's Day should be celebrated the moment the majority of fathers pulls half the weight.

Quote from: southendmd on June 13, 2014, 08:36:51 am

Strange customs you have there in Germany.

 ;D :laugh: Yes, we do. Just try to understand the fine print, let alone the social pressure, of the Kehrwoche! :o ::)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehrwoche (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehrwoche)

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 13, 2014, 09:27:54 pm

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Pretty accurate, sans the females of course.  ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 14, 2014, 07:52:19 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 14, 2014, 02:57:26 am

Personally, I think Father's Day should be celebrated the moment the majority of fathers pulls half the weight.

That's a really wonderful idea, Chrissi.

Means we can all look forward to some great celebrations soon in.....uhm.....err.....ten years.... 50 years....er.... 100 years...eh...maybe....1000 years.... ah, well, nevermind   ::)

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2014, 09:19:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Evening everyone!

We'll be celebrating Father's Day tomorrow, and I cleaned the apartment last night, so today I was able to have a 'free day'.  After doing the Valerie Fund walk with family today, I cam home, had lunch, took a nap, and then spent time watching Charmed.  I have all 8 seasons, and I haven't seen the show in a while, so I decided to pull the DVDs out, blow off the dust and start viewing again.  Anytime that there's nothing on TV, I pop out the DVD.

I started about a month or so ago, from episode one, and I finished season one today.  I also saw the first two episodes of season 2.

We're meeting for lunch tomorrow at about 1:00.  I have all my cards ready, so I'm good to go!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2014, 05:41:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Evening everyone!

Just got home from my parents' place for Father's Day.   Everyone made it, and dad got to hold his great grandson on Father's Day.  ;D

We all went out to a BBQ place for a late lunch, and then back to Mom and Dad's for Ice cream cake.

After they left, I finished my laundry, and now I'm home, the evening is basically mine.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2014, 06:44:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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How is everyone doing now?

We had a bowling banquet last night, and I ended up winning $200.00.  :)

It was in a catering hall, we had games, raffles, a DJ and a catered meal.  It was really a lot of fun.

Otherwise, things are status quo.  Trenton continues to get bigger, his mom (Shana) just went back to work this week.  Mom and dad are preparing for having the month of August off from their jobs.

What's new and exciting for you all?  Share with me!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2014, 03:38:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2014, 06:44:19 pm

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Years ago the above words were prompts for a FF challenge and I wrote a short piece including all eight of them. ;D


Nothing new here under the sun. We have yet another public holiday today and thanks to a bridge tomorrow, it's a four day weekend for most people. Not for me though, but it's the only day of this week I work, so I'm not complaining.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2014, 09:15:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Ok, the warning sounds dire, but the pic just kills me!

another busy day at work, and I'm glad it's over!   Tomorrow is Friday......dinner in NYC, and the weekend should be a quiet one.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2014, 09:17:52 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2014, 03:38:31 am

Years ago the above words were prompts for a FF challenge and I wrote a short piece including all eight of them. ;D


Nothing new here under the sun. We have yet another public holiday today and thanks to a bridge tomorrow, it's a four day weekend for most people. Not for me though, but it's the only day of this week I work, so I'm not complaining.

Hiya Chrissi!   Glad to hear you've had some time off work!  ;D  Days to yourself are always a bonus!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on June 20, 2014, 03:34:17 pm

That's another reason that I haven't retired, number 1 being money, and then I wouldn't be able to really love my
 days off! ;D
Nothing much for me this weekend besides a girlfriends birthday dinner and as people are away, may only be 3 of us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 20, 2014, 10:08:06 pm

Guess where Chuck was tonight and with whom he had dinner. ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 21, 2014, 02:35:42 am

Quote from: brian on June 20, 2014, 10:08:06 pm

Guess where Chuck was tonight and with whom he had dinner. ;D

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 :D :D :D
Brokies on the Highline, yay!
I never get tired of seeing Brokies together. Happy for you that you managed to meet up. :)

And Chuckie, love, love, love that shirt!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 21, 2014, 03:42:11 pm

A Brokie meet! Yay!!!!    ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2014, 10:04:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, summer solstice, longest day of the year! 

Meeting up with Brokies is always a good time, Friday night's dinner was in NYC at Ovest with Brian (our current Brokie-on-the-road) and Meryl.  I picked Ovest as I remember having dinner there and it was a nice, quiet place.  It now seems to have become a bit of a 'hot-spot' so it was louder than the last time we were there.   Oh well.

There's a new attraction coming into my life....that I'm a bit puzzled by.   :laugh:  I'm suddenly finding myself very interested in all things pagan.  I'm not sure why, but it seems very strange to me.

I'm satisfying it by watching my Charmed DVDs.   :laugh: 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2014, 10:07:41 pm

Quote from: brian on June 20, 2014, 10:08:06 pm

Guess where Chuck was tonight and with whom he had dinner. ;D

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/a6ba2a68-0c40-4b4a-8360-aace2f5f4135_zpsc08296dd.jpg)

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 21, 2014, 02:35:42 am

:D :D :D
Brokies on the Highline, yay!   I never get tired of seeing Brokies together. Happy for you that you managed to meet up. :)

And Chuckie, love, love, love that shirt!

Well thanks Chrissi!  However, there is a major problem with it.  It's WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too big.  As I was telling Meryl and Brian at dinner Friday, living alone has made me careless with food.  However, now that the apartment is in place, and my finances are in place, it's now time to get my health back in place.  Time to refocus back on diet & exercise.

and then maybe I can find the shirt in a smaller size.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on June 22, 2014, 12:21:40 am

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/merylmarie/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/IMG_3226_zpsddfd5249.jpg) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/merylmarie/media/BBMLinesVisualized/BrokieBrunch/IMG_3226_zpsddfd5249.jpg.html)

It was great having pizza with you and brian on Friday, Chuck.  Thanks for arranging it!  Yes, Ovest is anything but quiet nowadays.  My throat feels it today.  Next time we see each other, here's hoping we're both in smaller shirts!   :P :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 22, 2014, 04:07:56 am

The name 'Ovest' rang a bell but I couldn't remember details. So I looked it up: it's where we met in - damn, what year was that? - before we went to Sleep No More.

2012? I think it was in 2012.


ETA:
Yep, it was 2012. I looked up the photos.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2014, 07:17:53 am

Morning Chuck, I found you a pagan shirt in a small size.  ;D    It'll give you a visible goal. Visible goals are good.   :D


(http://i1.cpcache.com/product/1287905426/mens_vneck_tshirt.jpg?height=225&width=225)


Good luck with focusing on your health!  

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2014, 07:22:03 am

I found you a different one! Maybe you like this one better! 



(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-HuumVCSPjdHPc_WmPcK1DRJIm_B0ZS1niggX1Yzb6f_v_0yrdQ)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2014, 07:23:34 am

Here, I found your new group to join!   ;D



(http://api.ning.com/files/Whu7RSvDwY2a79wqKM*BYs7iRdCpF-AtXmKVOPLmqqM_/gaypagan.jpg?crop=1%3A1&width=171)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2014, 03:27:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 21, 2014, 10:04:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://enchantedearthdunedin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/summer-solstice.jpg)

Yup, summer solstice, longest day of the year!  

There's a new attraction coming into my life....that I'm a bit puzzled by.   :laugh:  I'm suddenly finding myself very interested in all things pagan.  I'm not sure why, but it seems very strange to me.

Might be the influence of the solstice. I've noticed my own thoughts turn to things ancient and pre-Judeo-Christian at the quarter days of the year, the solstices and the equinoxes.

Or maybe you need one of those buttons that says, "I'm sorry I haven't been in church. I've been busy becoming a lesbian and practicing witchcraft." ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2014, 08:10:17 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 22, 2014, 07:17:53 am

Morning Chuck, I found you a pagan shirt in a small size.  ;D    It'll give you a visible goal. Visible goals are good.   :D

(http://i1.cpcache.com/product/1287905426/mens_vneck_tshirt.jpg?height=225&width=225)

Good luck with focusing on your health! 

HOney, I will never be a small!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2014, 08:10:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 22, 2014, 07:22:03 am

I found you a different one! Maybe you like this one better! 

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-HuumVCSPjdHPc_WmPcK1DRJIm_B0ZS1niggX1Yzb6f_v_0yrdQ)

Actually, I do like this one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2014, 08:11:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 22, 2014, 07:23:34 am

Here, I found your new group to join!   ;D

(http://api.ning.com/files/Whu7RSvDwY2a79wqKM*BYs7iRdCpF-AtXmKVOPLmqqM_/gaypagan.jpg?crop=1%3A1&width=171)

Well, perhaps after some thought and I decide that I am really wanting to be a pagan, and not just bored and looking for a change.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 23, 2014, 12:14:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2014, 08:10:41 pm

Actually, I do like this one.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2014, 05:43:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.epochalypsis.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/triquetra-300x228.jpg)

This is what happens when you watch Charmed all the time, you get Triquetra on the brain!

LOL

Busy busy busy at work, but I got a bunch of stuff done and filed away.  ;D

Weekend was a quiet one, the only thing I really accomplished was laundry, and I'm just fine with that.  ;D

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2014, 08:01:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ad/a5/01/ada501964998fcdf58a149b0b3f1845d.jpg)

So how is everyone doing?

Another day, another dollar.  Actually, today was a nice, slow day, so I was able to get a good portion of my filing done.  I was happy for that, as I need to have my cubicle clean by Friday, when I go on vacation, and I didn't want to go in this weekend.  I still have three more days this week, and I think I can get everything accomplished.

No new bees in the apartment, so I'm happy for that as well!  ;D

wanted to watch the Simpsons today, but there's a Yankee game on.  ::)

My niece Shana posted a video on her Facebook page that she describes as "When you want to sleep, but someone wants to talk".   When you watch the video, it's shot up from the bed at the ceiling fan, which is turned on in the dark room.  next to the bed you can hear Trenton Scott, babbling in the dark.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 25, 2014, 12:52:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2014, 08:01:41 pm

Another day, another dollar.  Actually, today was a nice, slow day, so I was able to get a good portion of my filing done.  I was happy for that, as I need to have my cubicle clean by Friday, when I go on vacation, and I didn't want to go in this weekend.  I still have three more days this week, and I think I can get everything accomplished.

Are you planning on some traveling?

Quote

My niece Shana posted a video on her Facebook page that she describes as "When you want to sleep, but someone wants to talk".   When you watch the video, it's shot up from the bed at the ceiling fan, which is turned on in the dark room.  next to the bed you can hear Trenton Scott, babbling in the dark.

 :laugh: ;D
Two thoughts on my mind 1- cute! 2- man, am I happy I have the baby years behind me. Sleep deprivation really IS torture.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2014, 02:10:28 pm

Kittens!!!

Coz there ain't enough cute cat pictures on the internet!   ;D

And the story about Trenton is very cute too!  

Being your great nephew Chuck, I bet his first word will be zombie...   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2014, 05:41:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media.tumblr.com/e1797e1ec66b567dc7ee72d620ee6a27/tumblr_inline_mfco4wOBdu1qjxfzm.gif)

Happy Wednesday!  ;D

Hope everyone is doing well!

Today was surprisingly quiet, which works for me!  I spent the entire day getting caught up on various things, and got all my filing done as well!  I was thinking I would have to go in over the weekend to get things done, but now, if the rest of the week goes this way, I'm not going to have to!

Going to be a busy weekend, so I'm going to need all my spare time for me!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2014, 05:45:53 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 25, 2014, 12:52:40 am

Are you planning on some traveling?

Yes, I'll be going to a wedding.  A friend is getting married, and I'll be traveling there.  While the wedding won't require me to use all this time, I took off two weeks.  A mutual friend is coming to my place to stay with me for a few days, and then we're heading out to the wedding, and then she'll spend a few days on the way back as well.

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 25, 2014, 12:52:40 am

:laugh: ;DTwo thoughts on my mind 1- cute! 2- man, am I happy I have the baby years behind me. Sleep deprivation really IS torture.

Hahaaha!  I think Shana if finding that out too!

Quote from: Sason on June 25, 2014, 02:10:28 pm

Kittens!!!

Coz there ain't enough cute cat pictures on the internet!   ;D

And the story about Trenton is very cute too! 

Being your great nephew Chuck, I bet his first word will be zombie...   ::)

Never enough kittens, never enough!   Yes Trenton is adorable, and no, he won't be saying 'zombie'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2014, 05:51:22 pm

No, sorry, of course he won't. Too hard a word.

But there is one word, very easy to say for a baby, and his great uncle would be very happy to hear him say it!

Starts with an N, ends with an a....    8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2014, 07:21:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://bestclipartblog.com/clipart-pics/cooking-clip-art-5.jpg)

Yuppers, I decided to cook tonight, I made a cheesy chicken bacon casserole.

This morning work went slowly, but the afternoon kept me hopping, and I ended up leaving an hour later than usual.

That's ok, I'm hoping tomorrow goes better, and I can get out at a normal time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2014, 07:22:14 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 25, 2014, 05:51:22 pm

No, sorry, of course he won't. Too hard a word.

But there is one word, very easy to say for a baby, and his great uncle would be very happy to hear him say it!

Starts with an N, ends with an a....    8)

I'm sure he'll say all the usual baby things, Sonja.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2014, 08:31:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/boroda/boroda1204/boroda120400015/13234686-abstract-background-of-money-pile-100-usa-dollars-bills-for-your-design-studio-photography.jpg)

How is everyone today?

Going to be a busy weekend.  On the way home from work the car's "Service Engine Soon" light came on, so I'm dropping it off tomorrow morning to have it looked at.  Then I'm borrowing Dad's truck to get some shopping done, have to get the head shaved, and (of course) clean the apartment.  I have a bunch of stuff to do, I may have to make a list.  LOL

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 28, 2014, 05:05:59 am

How funny, I also have a bunch of stuff to do this weekend.

Some of it may actually be the same as you, Chuck...

NOT getting my head shaved though!!!  :o  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 12, 2014, 10:39:37 pm

What is this about being in Europe? You are a dark horse, no mention of it that I can see and no mention that I rmember when we met in NYC. Was it the wedding? I have jsut realised you have been quiet for over a week. Guess my excuse is that I have been rather busy travelling myself. ;D
 Now waiting in San Francisco airport for my long long flight home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 12, 2014, 11:34:23 pm

Safe travels Brian Cheers Matthew

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 13, 2014, 05:06:07 am

Welcome home, Chuck!
C'mon, tell us something about your trip. What did you see besides the wedding? Remains of the Wall, visits to the hinterland, did you dive into the vibrant nightlife, did you encounter Angie in the supermarket? And photos!

And safe travels for Brian!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2014, 03:30:37 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

Saw remains of the wall, a boat trip through Berlin, visit to Potsdam, Berliner Weisse with sour cherry, 5 new Nena vinyl records, LOTS of walking......I'm still tired.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 13, 2014, 07:35:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2014, 03:30:37 pm

5 new Nena vinyl records

You mean she's still recording?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2014, 07:40:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 13, 2014, 07:35:22 pm

You mean she's still recording?  :o

Well, when I say "new", I meant new to me.  However, yes, she's still recording.  Here is her discography.


Nena discography


The Stripes
1980: The Stripes

Nena (band)
1983: Nena
1984: ? (Fragezeichen)
1985: Feuer und Flamme
1986: Eisbrecher

Nena (solo)
1989: Wunder gescheh'n
1992: Bongo Girl
1994: Und alles dreht sich
1997: Jamma nich'
1998: Wenn alles richtig ist, dann stimmt was nicht
2001: Chokmah
2002: Nena feat. Nena
2005: Willst du mit mir geh'n?
2007: Cover Me
2009: Made in Germany
2012: Du bist gut
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 14, 2014, 12:41:28 am

And Nena made a CD with lullabies. It's called Nenas Tausend Sterne (thousand stars) and is a very lovely compilation of classic lullabies. We play it for the whole two hours during our children's midday nap at work. I really love that CD. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2014, 04:58:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.smh.com.au/2010/09/14/1926512/article400_man-asleep-desk-420x0.jpg)

Yup, that's how I felt today, after 2 weeks off.

I had over 350 emails waiting for me, and then after about two hours, some people showed up to give me a new computer.  Ugh!  I lost half the day while they did transfers.  I was not amused.

Thankfully, after lunch, everything was done and I was able to finish out the day.  Back to work tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 15, 2014, 05:11:24 am

Good on you for getting the Nena albums. Looking forward to hearing tales of your travels
Cheers

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2014, 05:00:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://mordor.digitaldarkness.com/phing-skiphp2014/images/computer-says-no.jpg)

That is just how I felt today!  Let me explain.....

Now that I'm back at work, I have a ton of stuff to catch up on (of course), and they decided today is the day that I need a new computer.  ::)  Of course they had to transfer stuff from my old machine, to my new one, and my email is now not working the way that it should be.

Ugh!

Anyway, I managed to get caught up on a few things, but not what I would've liked to have done.  Anyway, tomorrow is another day!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5VJ-7dXammA/UVruExfFabI/AAAAAAAApMA/h_doFIUHdys/s1600/After+all+tomorrow+is+another+day.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2014, 05:23:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

Yup, last night was a bowling 'fun night', just a way for the league to get together and have some fun.  Bowled two games over 100, and had a few laughs, so all is good!  ;D

Work was on the slower side, so I managed to get more stuff done, which is always a good thing.

Hump day already!  Only two more days of work!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 17, 2014, 04:49:55 pm

Quote from: brian on June 20, 2014, 10:08:06 pm

Guess where Chuck was tonight and with whom he had dinner. ;D

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/a6ba2a68-0c40-4b4a-8360-aace2f5f4135_zpsc08296dd.jpg)

Love this! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on July 17, 2014, 05:03:32 pm

So, you're a dark horse being in Berlin! Looks & sounds like you had a good time!

How is the health kick going? And your pagan obsession?

 :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2014, 05:19:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.freecomputermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/computer-problems.png)

Yup, still having some computer issues at work.  Nothing major, but they're annoying.  I'm hoping they'll be done with by the end of tomorrow.

I have a busy weekend coming up.  Must use Friday to clean the apartment, laundry done on Saturday, and then visiting friends later that night, and then Sunday is a 'good-bye' party for a friend who is moving to Florida.  

One thing she's excited about is now she'll have her own Christmas tree, as her apartment was too small for one.   As gifts, everyone who is coming is bringing an ornament for her to take to Florida, that will reminder her of us.  I've found two ornaments that fit the bill for me.



The Super Friends lunchbox ornament, front and back.

(http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/C/hallmark_2000_hallmark_christmas_ornaments_no_box_P0000129694S0057T2.jpg)(http://onceuponageek.com/images/ornament_superfriends.jpg)

and this one as well.


(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/bMIAAOxy9MpSOOrN/$T2eC16RHJIcFHNo6kBG+BSOOrM0RLw~~60_35.JPG)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2014, 05:26:36 pm

Quote from: Kelda on July 17, 2014, 05:03:32 pm

So, you're a dark horse being in Berlin! Looks & sounds like you had a good time!

How is the health kick going? And your pagan obsession?

 :D

Hiya Darlin'!  :-*

Berlin was a blast!  :)   Health kick is goin' well.  Been to the gym each evening, eating healthy.  No complaints.  As for paganism.....much as I suspected, it was a passing thing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 10:02:11 am

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFm-9BcAIeM/UbTUWIWiIkI/AAAAAAAAFs0/zJiDQan0WRU/s1600/WITCHIE+POO.jpg)
Chuck on a Saturday night

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2014, 10:33:51 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 10:02:11 am

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFm-9BcAIeM/UbTUWIWiIkI/AAAAAAAAFs0/zJiDQan0WRU/s1600/WITCHIE+POO.jpg)
Chuck on a Saturday night

Reminds one of Witchy-poo.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 11:03:00 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2014, 10:33:51 am

Reminds one of Witchy-poo.  8)

That IS Witchipoo!  Or, Chuckipoo!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2014, 11:54:06 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 11:03:00 am

That IS Witchipoo!  Or, Chuckipoo!

 :laugh:  I guess that's why it looks like her, then!  :laugh:

(You said, "Chuckipoo," not me!)

(I never did understand the white clown makeup around the eyes.  ??? )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2014, 05:42:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.freecomputermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/computer-problems.png)

Yup, still some computer problems, but less of them, and I even managed to fix one on my own.   ;D

TIGF everyone, so glad to be out of the office!   My fridge is stocked here, more than ever before.  LOL   Mom and dad's fridge broke, so I have all their food so it won't spoil.  The repairman is supposed to come tonight at one point.

already started my chores, I went to the store and got cookies to put on a tray for Sunday's luncheon.  An assortment of oversized chocolate chip, sugar, snickerdoodle, chocolate chocolate chip, shortbread, and red velvet cooklies.  Soon to eat dinner, and then out to the gym for the workout.  When I get back, time to get cleaning around here.

One good thing that happened recently was two tenants moved out, so we have a vacant apartment.   This means more space in the basement, so I plan on moving more stuff there tonight, to empty out this place a bit, before others claim it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2014, 05:47:39 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 10:02:11 am

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFm-9BcAIeM/UbTUWIWiIkI/AAAAAAAAFs0/zJiDQan0WRU/s1600/WITCHIE+POO.jpg)
Chuck on a Saturday night

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2014, 10:33:51 am

Reminds one of Witchy-poo.  8)

Quote from: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 11:03:00 am

That IS Witchipoo!  Or, Chuckipoo!

Perhaps the peanut gallery should keep their shells closed, considering what their Saturday nights are like.........





(http://chicago.gopride.com/c/I/19809-59432.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 18, 2014, 08:25:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2014, 05:47:39 pm

(http://chicago.gopride.com/c/I/19809-59432.jpg)

Chuckie, go clutch your pearls!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2014, 09:54:55 pm

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2014, 05:32:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7339587328/hC61CD502/)

Well, I made it through another Monday!  Ugh!  It's good to be home now!  Had a light dinner, and relaxing a bit before going to the gym.

My coworker (Pam) is out of the office today and tomorrow, so I suspected I'd be busier, but today was very quiet, and for that I'm thankful.

The weekend was busy, but went well!  Apartment cleaned, laundry done, and all the gatherings  were attended and successful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2014, 06:12:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXLzzRIoTOQ/T02l5p6eaDI/AAAAAAAAAWk/3YGV8JQyAMQ/s1600/tired.jpg)

Last night was a rough night. 

I got home from the gym and had a message from my friend Tina.  She was calling to let me know a mutual friend named Gary had died.  He had cancer, he was only 42 or so.

Not quite sure how to feel about it.  I feel badly for his family and friends he was close to.  Gary had drifted fromn our circle of friends, we hadn't spoken for some time. 

I haven't mentioned it on Facebook because his family and close friends truly miss him.  While I feel badly, I'm not devastated by this.

After all the battles, I hope he is at peace.


Of course, this led to me having dreams about funerals and coffins all night, so I'm pretty tried now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 23, 2014, 02:13:59 pm

Sorry about your friend, Chuckie.

There are no right or wrong feelings.

You feel what you feel about it, and of course you're not as devastated as if you had been close to him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2014, 04:50:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/41/93/1c4193134e72f2812f619398503e0d06.jpg)

I'm not feeling grumpy today, it's humpday, and down hill to the weekend!

Things at work have been slow, so I'm very happy about that.  I'm hoping the next two days will follow suit, and I can get my filing done.  ;D

No plans for the weekend, so I'm getting the chance to rest a bit, and I'm happy for that!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2014, 05:25:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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lmao!

Yeah, leaving for the gym in about an hour or so.  Perhaps the swimming pool will be open again.  It's been closed all week, there's an electrical issue with the pumps.

You can tell it's summer, the office is getting slower and slower, and that's just fine with me!  ;D  It's nice to be able to go in and get stuff done.  I'm hoping to make tomorrow a 'banner' day and get everything filed away that I need to.   It's pay day as well, so that's another incentive! 

That reminds me, it will be time to pay the bills tomorrow as well.  Oh well, easy come, easy go!

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2014, 05:30:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Yup, it's Friday and pay day!  ;D

Money came in, money has gone out, and all is done.  :)

Slow weekend this weekend, and I'm happy about that.   I'll surf the 'net for a bit, clean the apartment, watch some Charmed, and then hit the hay.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2014, 04:48:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This card just made me laugh out loud!  I had to come here and share!

So, how is everyone?

It was a slow day at work, so I finished my filing and my goal is to make sure everything is done by August 8th, as I plan on taking a few days off to relax.  I will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday (11th & 12th) so I have my usual of of the 'clean cubicle'.

Other than that, everything is 'status quo' at the moment.   I do have a BBQ to go to on Saturday, so that will be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 28, 2014, 06:21:40 pm

Chuck, you'd better work hard and get your cubicle clean, so you can relax and have fun when you take your days off!

Otherwise, you know what happens.......   >:(



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 28, 2014, 07:38:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 28, 2014, 04:48:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This card just made me laugh out loud!  I had to come here and share!

Haha, how appropriate with the current "Cluckback Mountain" banner!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 29, 2014, 03:46:39 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 28, 2014, 07:38:34 pm

Haha, how appropriate with the current "Cluckback Mountain" banner!

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2014, 04:43:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love these cards!!

So, what's shakin'? 

Today was a good one.   I was able to stay on top of things at work, I had my mid-year review and it went well, I was able to leave on time, and dinner is in the oven, some chicken cordon bleu.

;D
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2014, 04:48:43 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 28, 2014, 07:38:34 pm

Haha, how appropriate with the current "Cluckback Mountain" banner!

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 29, 2014, 03:46:39 am

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. ;D

the funny part is I hadn't noticed the banner the day I posted that.  ;D  I really does work with it, now doesn't it?

:laugh:

Quote from: Sason on July 28, 2014, 06:21:40 pm

Chuck, you'd better work hard and get your cubicle clean, so you can relax and have fun when you take your days off!

Otherwise, you know what happens.......   >:(

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Ya know what Sonja, what don't you take your umbrella and


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2014, 06:48:43 pm

Blahblahblah Chuck!

Go clutch your pearls! 

 >:( >:( >:(

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2014, 05:49:28 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today.

I'm remembering Rich today.  Tomorrow is the anniversary.  I'm very happy to say that I remember him with smiles.  Not to say I don't cry from time to time, but mostly it's smiles.

Good day at work, wasn't very busy (but busy enough).  My immediate supervisor is on vacation from  now through Friday 8th.   She returns just as I'm leaving.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2014, 04:59:40 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Hope that everyone is doing well today.

Today was a busy day at work, and I'm getting a new account that looks like it will give me some grief.  I'm not looking forward to getting this one up and running.

::)

Weekend can't get here fast enough, but it's supposed to be an awful, rainy one.  And I have a bbq to be at on Saturday.  I guess it will be an indoor affair.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2014, 05:15:48 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, here we are, another Monday is almost over!

It was a fun weekend, although Friday night was rough.  One of my uncles passed away, and his wake was Friday night.  My brothers and I have talked about how the deaths would become an avalanche, and it's starting.  Mom is an only child, but Dad was one of 13.  A few siblings have died, but this year three more died.

Dad is one of the youngest, at 75, and he's in very good health, mom makes sure of that.  He takes daily vitamins, eats right, and goes to the gym 5 nights a week.

I never really thought of this, but when we were talking about this with my mom, she said:  "Your grandmother told me that one day I would thank her, for making me an only child.  Her reasons were that I had to share nothing, everything they had was mine, and that no matter how old I got, I'd never watch my siblings die.

Dad seems to be handling it well, so he's moving on already.

Saturday I went to a BBQ and antiquing with friends.  I got more colored bottles for my cabinets in the kitchen, CDs I wanted, and a small disco ball for my living room.  LOL

Now, back to work, hoping I can leave early on Friday.  We'll see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 04, 2014, 05:37:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 04, 2014, 05:15:48 pm

Dad seems to be handling it well, so he's moving on already.

Sorry to hear about your uncle.

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Saturday I went to a BBQ and antiquing with friends.  I got more colored bottles for my cabinets in the kitchen, CDs I wanted, and a small disco ball for my living room.  LOL

You and I have rather different ideas when it comes to antiquing.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on August 04, 2014, 09:42:21 pm

Really sorry to hear about your Uncle Chuck

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Post by: ZK on August 04, 2014, 09:43:43 pm

A disco ball an antique?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 04, 2014, 09:46:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 04, 2014, 05:15:48 pm

I never really thought of this, but when we were talking about this with my mom, she said:  "Your grandmother told me that one day I would thank her, for making me an only child.  Her reasons were that I had to share nothing, everything they had was mine, and that no matter how old I got, I'd never watch my siblings die.

Of course, your mother had no siblings to turn to when her parents died.

And there is no guarantee that your mother would have outlived any siblings. She might have died first.

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Post by: Penthesilea on August 05, 2014, 04:26:00 am

Sorry to hear about your uncle. I hope it'll be a long time before you have to attend another funeral.

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and a small disco ball for my living room.  LOL

I can so see that. ;D Great that you found some things you liked!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2014, 05:04:42 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I hope everyone is well!   Tuesday has been a bit kooky. A new project I was supposed to start wasn't working with the program they gave me, so now it's done away with until a later date.

Kept my filing to a minimum, and was able to get reports done while Maria is out.  Otherwise....status quo here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2014, 05:14:11 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 04, 2014, 05:37:21 pm

Sorry to hear about your uncle.

Quote from: ZK on August 04, 2014, 09:42:21 pm

Really sorry to hear about your Uncle Chuck

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 05, 2014, 04:26:00 am

Sorry to hear about your uncle. I hope it'll be a long time before you have to attend another funeral.

Thanks guys!  I appreciate the notes.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 04, 2014, 09:46:14 pm

Of course, your mother had no siblings to turn to when her parents died.

And there is no guarantee that your mother would have outlived any siblings. She might have died first.

Truth be told, my grandparents didn't want any children.  They got married because Mom was on the way.   I'm sure the explanation was grandma's way of rationalizing not having any other  kids.  Either way, she may have done mom a favor.  Seeing my dad at the funerals of three of his brothers/sisters is not fun.  Yes, there is truth to what you say, but there's also truth to what grandma said.

Quote from: southendmd on August 04, 2014, 05:37:21 pm

You and I have rather different ideas when it comes to antiquing.  LOL

You have the means to afford real antiques.  LOL   I take what I can afford, and have room for. 

Quote from: ZK on August 04, 2014, 09:43:43 pm

A disco ball an antique?  ;)

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 05, 2014, 04:26:00 am

I can so see that. ;D Great that you found some things you liked!

Well, if the disco ball came about in the 70s, it's over 40 years old, so that may classify it as an antique.  :laugh:

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2014, 08:44:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 05, 2014, 05:14:11 pm

Truth be told, my grandparents didn't want any children.  They got married because Mom was on the way.   I'm sure the explanation was grandma's way of rationalizing not having any other  kids.  Either way, she may have done mom a favor.  Seeing my dad at the funerals of three of his brothers/sisters is not fun.  Yes, there is truth to what you say, but there's also truth to what grandma said.

Oh, gosh. I hope that doesn't mean your mother grew up feeling that she wasn't wanted.  :(

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Well, if the disco ball came about in the 70s, it's over 40 years old, so that may classify it as an antique.  :laugh:

Hmm. And how old are you now, Sweetheart?  ;D  :-*

Welcome to the club. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 05, 2014, 11:18:10 pm

Sorry to hear about your uncle, Chuck.

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You have the means to afford real antiques.  LOL   I take what I can afford, and have room for. 

Pearls take up very little space. Just saying...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2014, 09:12:52 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, today was a crazy-ass day!

I was non-stop from 7am until 6pm.  I usually leave at 4, but stayed two hours extra, so I could get stuff done, and I still didn't finish what I needed to.  I'll be going in early tomorrow, and staying late tomorrow as well.  I'll be leaving for a weekend trip, not coming back until Tuesday at one point, so I have to have everything done by Friday.  I'm trying to leave at 3:00 on Friday.  *fingers crossed*

Hopefully, in early tomorrow, out late, and in early on Friday will give me time to finish everything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2014, 09:14:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 05, 2014, 11:18:10 pm

Pearls take up very little space. Just saying...

I'll keep that in mind.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2014, 08:44:01 pm

Oh, gosh. I hope that doesn't mean your mother grew up feeling that she wasn't wanted.  :(

Hmm. And how old are you now, Sweetheart?  ;D  :-*

Welcome to the club. ...  ;D

I'm not sure how mom felt growning up, her parents were definitely not candidates for "parent of the year".  I do know that she and dad made sure that their kids didn't go through what they did.

AS for my age, 45, and getting better, thanks!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 06, 2014, 09:42:45 pm

There's something I don't quite understand here. You're saying (correct me if I'm wrong) that it's better not to have children because if you do, you or your family members might have to attend some funerals one day?  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 07, 2014, 09:08:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 06, 2014, 09:14:41 pm

AS for my age, 45, and getting better, thanks!  ;D

Wine--and antiques--do, Sweetheart!  :D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 07, 2014, 05:44:38 pm

Hope you can leave early on Friday like you're planning to, Chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2014, 08:47:17 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, today was another crazy-ass day!

Yesterday I worked from 7am to 6pm.  Today I worked from 7am to almost 7PM.  :o  I've never done a 12 hour day at the bank before.  And it all still wasn't done.

However, (and it should be in all-caps) I got past the hump, so to speak.  The most time consuming projects are officially done, and if I get to work promptly and hit the ground running, I should be albe to leave early on Friday.

Even if I don't get it done, I'll probably leave early anyway!    I've done my time this week!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2014, 08:49:36 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 06, 2014, 09:42:45 pm

There's something I don't quite understand here. You're saying (correct me if I'm wrong) that it's better not to have children because if you do, you or your family members might have to attend some funerals one day?  :-\

I was not saying it, nor was my mom.  It was something my grandmother said to my mother.  She'd never have to suffer the grief of losing a sibling, as she is an only child.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 07, 2014, 09:08:49 am

Wine--and antiques--do, Sweetheart!  :D  :-*

If you choose to consider yourself an antique, go for it!  LOL   I choose to say I'm young at heart and mind!

Quote from: Sason on August 07, 2014, 05:44:38 pm

Hope you can leave early on Friday like you're planning to, Chuck!

Well, I make no promises, but I'm doing my best to try!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 08, 2014, 09:00:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 07, 2014, 08:49:36 pm

If you choose to consider yourself an antique, go for it!  LOL   I choose to say I'm young at heart and mind!

Antique is a matter of chronology, not attitude.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on August 08, 2014, 02:52:45 pm

The fellow we call "the kid" here at work is 49!
You are young, Chuck! ;)

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2014, 07:04:47 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yeah, that's how I felt today, all day!

I'm thinking I may go to bed earlier today, just because. 

Sometimes I wonder if vacations, no matter how brief, are really worth it.  By the time you're done and go back to work, you're tired.  :laugh:

That being said, it was a great trip to P-Town.  Had a blast, did a lot of shopping, ate great food, had some drinks, bonfire on the beach......;D  it's all good!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2014, 06:12:20 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, since I'm not a big drinker, I don't do "Thirsty Thursday"!  LOL

better day at work today,  thankfully.  I'm still a little tired, but slept better than the night before.  Work went well and everything seems to be flowing nicely.  :)

How is everyone else?

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2014, 07:57:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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I hope that everyone is enjoying their Friday.

I got a phone call about 10:30 this morning from Paula, a very good friend to Margaret, the coworker I've talked about in the past who left due to medical issues.  Margaret passed away last night, at home with her family.

Margaret was one of the coworkers who trained me for the job I have now.  She was smart, funny, and always shot from the hip, saying just what she felt, and never hid her feelings about anything.

She celebrated her 60th birthday with us on the job, and worked with me and my team from 1997 until 2011 at age 62, when she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By the time it was discovered, she was near stage 4.

She did live long enough to see her first grandchild (a girl) be born, and got to enjoy her first birthday.

RIP Margaret.  Your smarts and humor will be missed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2014, 01:24:58 am

I'm sorry for your loss, Chuckie.

How sad for her family  :(

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2014, 11:58:47 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How was everyone's Saturday?

I was over friends' house today, for a dinner party, but we weren't dressed quiet so formally as those above.

LOL

I do love that picture, so very '50s homey' type of image!  LOL  Love the guy in the far right showing off the record.

The morning was spent doing laundry, so tomorrow I can relax, I just have to do some quick shopping.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2014, 11:59:37 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 16, 2014, 01:24:58 am

I'm sorry for your loss, Chuckie.

How sad for her family  :(

Thanks darlin'.

Her family is respecting her wishes, there will be no wake or funeral.  A memorial service will be held after the fact, in about three weeks or so.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2014, 05:43:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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How was your Monday?

I had to go to jury duty today, so I wasn't at work.  I wasn't called for a case, and unfortunately, I have to go back tomorrow.  ::)

I'm hoping I don't get picked, I have crap to do at work! 

It was nice to sleep in a little later, however.  :)

So how are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2014, 09:10:48 am

You should have worn your pearls. That would have kept you from being picked for sure.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2014, 07:26:35 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, I was selected to sit on a jury.  I'll be there tomorrow and Thursday, and most likely Monday deliberations will start.

Ugh.

I was dismissed at 3:45 today, so I drove up to my office to tie up loose ends on things there.  I was there until 7ish, but at least stuff is done.

Now I can just do what I need to at court, and then catch up again on Friday when I go back to work.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2014, 09:10:48 am

You should have worn your pearls. That would have kept you from being picked for sure.  8)

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 19, 2014, 10:04:33 pm

How does pay for jury duty work in the US? 
In Australia I twice had to front up for jury duty but was never selected. I therefore just lost one day's work each time.  There is a measly allowance which you should give to your employer if they are willing to pay you as usual.  I was fortunate in that the Catholic school system for whom I worked paid me as usual but let me keep the court allowance. The 2nd time was just a month before my senior students were due to sit their final exams but that excuse was not accepted so it was fortunate I only missed the one day. One lady told the judge she refused to judge her fellow man. The judge dismissed her but directed she not be paid for the day. The first time the judge came in and said "Well ladies and gentlemen you are all here but the guest of honour isn't." We were able to wander round the shops until after lunch when the defendant did finally front. He defended himself but did not like the look of me. I was told you are more likely to be rejected by the defendant's lawyer if you wear a collar and tie and so look conservative. 
Here in NZ they do not call up anyone over 65 so I will never be called again. I think that is ridiculous, as people my age have the time to do jury duty and we are not gaga yet  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2014, 05:32:08 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Jury duty resumed today.  Was at the courthouse for most of the day, and today was the day of opening statements and the start of testimony.

Seems fairly 'cut and dry' so far, but the judge has cautioned us about staying open minded until the end of the closing statements.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2014, 05:37:19 pm

Quote from: brian on August 19, 2014, 10:04:33 pm

How does pay for jury duty work in the US? 

In Australia I twice had to front up for jury duty but was never selected. I therefore just lost one day's work each time.  There is a measly allowance which you should give to your employer if they are willing to pay you as usual.  I was fortunate in that the Catholic school system for whom I worked paid me as usual but let me keep the court allowance. The 2nd time was just a month before my senior students were due to sit their final exams but that excuse was not accepted so it was fortunate I only missed the one day. One lady told the judge she refused to judge her fellow man. The judge dismissed her but directed she not be paid for the day. The first time the judge came in and said "Well ladies and gentlemen you are all here but the guest of honour isn't." We were able to wander round the shops until after lunch when the defendant did finally front. He defended himself but did not like the look of me. I was told you are more likely to be rejected by the defendant's lawyer if you wear a collar and tie and so look conservative. 
Here in NZ they do not call up anyone over 65 so I will never be called again. I think that is ridiculous, as people my age have the time to do jury duty and we are not gaga yet  ;D

Hiya Brian.  Good to see you here.

Jury duty here in the US pays (I believe) a whopping $5.00 a day.  ::)  :laugh:  I'm not sure what my job will offer me, I'll look that up in our Team Member Handbook when I get to the office on Friday.   As for age here, I believe the last year they will call on someone to serve as a juror is 75.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2014, 07:28:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2014, 05:37:19 pm

Jury duty here in the US pays (I believe) a whopping $5.00 a day.  ::)  :laugh: 

It varies with jurisdiction. Who would ever have imagined that Philadelphia would be generous, but we get a whopping $9.00 a day!  :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2014, 05:37:19 pm

As for age here, I believe the last year they will call on someone to serve as a juror is 75.

Here we get to bow out at the ripe young age of 70.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 20, 2014, 07:34:57 pm

$5 ???
I thought Australia was measly. I jusrt checked. In NSW it is $106.30 per day for the first 10 days then goes to $239.80 but only if you are employed. it would have been less when I was called probably more than 20 years ago. There is apparently no age limit but health would be taken into account as an excuse.
NZ is more complicated but it is $31 rising to $40 (after5 days)  per half day plus you can claim for travel, parking and child care. I was wrong. I can still be called in NZ after having turned 65 but at that age I could apply to be permanently excused.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2014, 08:43:57 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2014, 07:28:26 pm

It varies with jurisdiction. Who would ever have imagined that Philadelphia would be generous, but we get a whopping $9.00 a day!  :laugh:

Here we get to bow out at the ripe young age of 70.  ;D

Oh wow, I need to serve jury in Philly!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2014, 08:44:35 pm

Quote from: brian on August 20, 2014, 07:34:57 pm

I thought Australia was measly. I jusrt checked. In NSW it is $106.30 per day for the first 10 days then goes to $239.80 but only if you are employed. it would have been less when I was called probably more than 20 years ago. There is apparently no age limit but health would be taken into account as an excuse.
NZ is more complicated but it is $31 rising to $40 (after5 days)  per half day plus you can claim for travel, parking and child care. I was wrong. I can still be called in NZ after having turned 65 but at that age I could apply to be permanently excused.

I need to serve jury duty there!  :o

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2014, 07:53:37 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, still on jury duty.  Heard more testimony today, and then tomorrow is a day off, so we can return to work.

Unfortunately, we may have to be here a little longer than thought.  It was originally thought that deliberations would be done by Monday.  We'll still have some more testimony Monday, and then the closing statements.  No court on Tuesday, so we'll need to come back Wednesday to deliberate.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2014, 10:45:29 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, back in work today, and that's fine!  ;D  It was good to be there after a few days in jury duty.

I found out that my job pays me my usual salary for jury duty, so I'm not losing anything, so I'm very happy about that!  ;D

busy weekend ahead.  Tonight went out to dinner with family, got to see Trenton Scott tonight at dinner for his mom (my niece) Shana.  

Tomorrow is chore day, to get all that I can done before I have to go to the memorial service for Margaret.

Sunday is a BBQ, thrown by two of the guys on my bowling league, so that should be fun.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2014, 07:38:13 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Busy day for me today.  I had to get some shopping done, then do the laundry, and then attend Margaret's memorial service.

I didn't stay very long, as I didn't see any people there from work.  When I signed the attendance book, I could see some of my coworkers' signatures, so they got there before me, and already spent time.

Margaret's husband recognized me, and he gave me a hug.  I spent some time talking to him, but he knew that I was the only bank person there at the time.  I didn't want him to feel obligated to talk to me, so after our brief conversation, I excused myself, said some prayers by the ashes, and then quietly slipped out.

After getting back to town, I stopped at a bakery for a cake, and then to a liquor store and got some Mike's Hard Limeade, and Mike's Hard Pink Lemonade.  I have a BBQ to go to tomorrow, being thrown by some of the bowlers on my league.

Now, I'm catching up online.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2014, 09:05:53 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aRGc1lUggVM/T6vcd7PCilI/AAAAAAAABeY/gjMUg3VnMfo/s1600/jury.jpg)

Yup, the jury duty continues.  We were in the jury room by 9:00, and stayed in court until mid-afternoon.

The plaintiff's attorney wants to re-call the plaintiff for rebuttal purposes, and then we'll hear the closing arguments, and then get instructions from the judge, and then we can deliberate.  I'm beginning to think that we'll be on this case for Thursday as well.

Ugh!

No court tomorrow, so I'll be back in my cubicle.

This coming weekend is Labor Day weekend, and I'm debating going to Best Buy to get myself a new flat-screen TV for the Labor Day sales.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2014, 05:10:57 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, I wasn't that relaxed at work, but it was good to be back with my coworkers in my cubicle.

A rather quiet day today, I'm guessing there are a lot of people on vacation this week, due to Labor Day on Monday.  Therefore, I was able to catch up on everything, and even get some filing done as well.

Tomorrow, I return to the jury box, and possibly Thursday too.   I shall keep you updated.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2014, 06:34:48 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aRGc1lUggVM/T6vcd7PCilI/AAAAAAAABeY/gjMUg3VnMfo/s1600/jury.jpg)

As of now, I am free!   We went to court today, had a brief rebut from the plaintiff, closing arguments, judge's instructions, and from noon to four deliberated.

It was a very interesting decision, and came to a decision that made one of the defendants happy, and the plaintiff happy.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2014, 05:51:20 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

So how is everyone today?

It felt good to be in the office today, and I was able to get caught up on everything I needed to.  I was very happy about that.

I'm thinking that after work tomorrow, I may stop and use the Labor Day weekend sales as a good time to pick up a new TV.  My old TV is in good workding condition, but it's an old,  boxy monitor type thing.  I think it's time to update to a newer model, and then save this one for an emergency or something like that.

No major plans for the weekend, other than to give the apartment a good cleaning.  :)  It should be a nice, quiet weekend.

Tuesday is the start of the new bowling season, and work should get a little busier, now that summer and vacations are over.

Time to get some dinner!  Post up and let me know what's goin' on!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2014, 08:53:17 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

TGIF!

I don't know what happened, but now I can access BetterMost from work again.  :laugh:

So here I am, while it's slow and no one is around!

I'm going out for dinner later tonight, and then shopping for the TV.  I hope to have one by end of this evening set up and ready to watch!

;D

Other than that, it looks to be a quiet weekend, which suits me just fine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2014, 09:01:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2014, 08:53:17 am

I don't know what happened, but now I can access BetterMost from work again.  :laugh:

You mean it was a technical thing? I thought you meant you weren't allowed to access the site.

Sometimes there is just no explaining these things. This week we got a new version of Internet Explorer. The day the update was pushed through, it wouldn't work for shit on my PC. The next day it worked fine.

And our tech services people have no idea why!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2014, 09:21:12 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2014, 09:01:44 am

You mean it was a technical thing? I thought you meant you weren't allowed to access the site.

That's what I thought was happening, but for some reason, here it is again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2014, 10:52:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2014, 09:21:12 am

That's what I thought was happening, but for some reason, here it is again!

Well, I guess as long as it works, and we don't get fired for doing it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2014, 01:27:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2014, 10:52:00 am

Well, I guess as long as it works, and we don't get fired for doing it!

works for me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 29, 2014, 03:43:27 pm

I bought a new TV (and DVD recorder)  about 2 years ago before they switched off analog. Most Kiwis (and Aussies) had to buy new TVs then (or a set top box to convert the signal)
I paid for a technician to come and set it up. I am hopeless with TVs. The whole 6 weeks I was in the US I only turned on the TV once (in Washington) and then only for half an hour. I get confused if more than one handset. I like the fact that my new TV has Guide on it so I do not have to take the one out of the paper. However there is rarely much on so after he news for an hour and current affairs for half an hour I rarely watch much more.
I sold my old TV on Trademe (NZ version of ebay) for $5. At that stage they were charging $20 to take to tip. They had a few months free not long after. It was a heavy thing (originally my mother's and she needed a big screen due to poor eyesight).  I sold it cheap hoping the buyer would pick it up but it was bought by a handicapped woman so I had to cart it up to my car then up her steps. >:(
I have another one in my bedroom attached to an old VHS player in case I decide to play one of my many VHS tapes. However I have not turned it on in over 2 years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2014, 09:15:37 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Evening everyone!  ;D

I decided to accept the option to move today, and I've been busy!  Up early, did the laundry, cleaned the whole apartment.....vacuumed, mopped, dusted, put everything away, and now I can relax the rest of the weekend.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2014, 11:15:11 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/88/93/f8/8893f865d542a6681fdb2e52e09df76a.jpg)

Well, I did move, but it wasn't to work.  ;D

I slept in, watched tv, had lunch with my parents, and then spent the evening relaxing at home.  How is everyone else's weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 01, 2014, 05:33:01 am

Busy with having Brokie guests. :)
Lee and Adam stayed at our place for the weekend and we did some sightseeing. They moved on to France earlier today and now I have to get myself into gear for my Wyoming trip. Flying to Denver this Saturday.
Life is good!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2014, 12:53:12 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/31469-Enjoy-The-Day-Off-Happy-Labor-Day.gif?1)

I hope everyone is doing well today.

Got an unexpected event today.  I have some pot roast that I need to cook, so I picked up some noodles, gravy mix, sour cream, and I'm going to make a casserole.  I planned on bringing it to Mom & Dad's for dinner tonight.  This morning I had a message from mom and dad, and they thought they should come here for dinner instead, and have Chris join us.

Thankfully, I spent Saturday cleaning the place,  family dinner at 6.   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2014, 07:22:37 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/274711/car-crash-o.gif)

why the animation, you ask?  Because today on the way to work and way home, there were traffic accidents that delayed everything.  LOL

Bowling starts today too, so I'm looking forward to going tonight, and having fun!

Hot and sticky today, humid too, so thank God for A/C!  

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2014, 07:32:59 pm

OH, and today, I had lunch with Jake!


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Jake.jpg)


Tomorrow, I'll have lunch with Matthew.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 03, 2014, 11:35:56 am

Scary gif. For a second I was afraid you'd had an accident, Chuck  :-\

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2014, 06:08:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Yup, the hump is over, and on to Thursday!  :)

Just hanging out at home for a bit before heading for the gym and pool!

Sonja, sorry to scare ya!   Nope. no accident for me, thank God!

Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 04, 2014, 04:04:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 03, 2014, 06:08:54 pm

Sonja, sorry to scare ya!   Nope. no accident for me, thank God!

 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2014, 07:27:44 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://blogs-images.forbes.com/karstenstrauss/files/2012/05/moneyshot-e1336516456239.jpg)

Money explosion!  :)  Not for me, however.  I helped book a new, large deal for my job.  Nice to know that we're closer to our yearly goal now.

;D

One day closer to Friday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2014, 07:21:51 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://thatsright.com/wp-content/gallery/5oclock-friday-001/thumbs/thumbs_happy-friday-1.png)

Ayup!  It sure seems that way sometimes!  LOL

Today was Friday, and my pay day!  ;D  That definitely makes it worth going to work!

The deal I worked on yesterday seems to have gone out without a hitch, and everything was done how I wanted it to go!  It's nice when things fall into place!!!

No major plans this weekend, other than going to a christening for my cousins set of twins.  After that, laundry.   :)

Monday will be the start of a busy week, I have a lot to do for stuff that is coming up soon.

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2014, 09:07:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://img1.sendscraps.com/se/103/001.gif)



The pic today are the characters "Little Twin Stars", they're characters from the "Hello Kitty" stories.  I picked them today after google searching on 'twins' because today I was at the christening of my cousin's twins.

It was good to see family again, we all sat together, ate, shared stories, drank a bit, and then came home after.  Bad thunderstorm hit while I was there, but it's just as hot and humid after, so I'm hoping that means more are coming and we'll finally cool off a bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2014, 04:52:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Hope you all are having a lazy Sunday!!!  :)

I slept in, had lunch with my parents, did my laundry, and now I'm home and relaxing again. 

This coming week at work is going to be busy, so it should pass quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2014, 07:46:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://hollywoodbarks.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/shh-smiley-face1.jpg)

It's oh so quiet at work today!

Apparently there's some big "rah-rah town meeting" or something going on in NYC, starting at 9:00 and going on until 6:00, so the majority of the people who work here, will be there.

That means it will be nice and quiet here!  :laugh:

Hopefully the clients will be just as quiet, and I'll be able to use today to get some other work done!  :)

Things at home have been on the quiet side, but that's to be expected when one lives alone, and that's fine by me.

Have ordered some new Super Friends stuff off of E-Bay, when it arrives I'll post it to my blog here.

What's the news?  Share with me!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2014, 08:15:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/cc/ccb438e94df58e7c9e092ebcebdf8b3f4742932ea9eaf0a5e755933e8ad049fb.jpg)

You tell 'em Sweet Brown!!!  ;)

Does anyone have anything going on this weekend?  I'll be at my brother's and sister's-in-law place, for her birthday.  Other than that, it should be a quiet weekend.

Of course, there are the usual chores to do, but what can ya do about that?  Nothing, except do them.  LOL

I also won a few things on E*Bay, to add to my Super Friends collection.  Once I have the items, I'll post them here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 12, 2014, 08:15:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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You tell 'em Sweet Brown!!!  ;)

Oh Lordy Jesus I am gone be working on one of my rental houses I have not been able to get to in the last two months. Every weekend come around somebody wither dies or some relative has to come to town. I had to put my foot down earlier this week and tell my Mamma that my cousin could not come to visit until October as I had shit to do.

I hope your sister in law has a happy birthday and nobody drinks too much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2014, 09:17:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://cdn.themetapicture.com/media/funny-laziness-quote-meme.jpg)


Hope that everyone is having a good Saturday!

I went to bed my usual time (for a Friday), which was 1am.  I slept straight through the night, and when I woke, it was noon!  :o  I have no idea why I slept that late and that long.

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 pm

Oh Lordy Jesus I am gone be working on one of my rental houses I have not been able to get to in the last two months. Every weekend come around somebody wither dies or some relative has to come to town. I had to put my foot down earlier this week and tell my Mamma that my cousin could not come to visit until October as I had shit to do.

I hope your sister in law has a happy birthday and nobody drinks too much.

I hope you were able to finish a bunch of work at the rentals today!!!  The birthday party was nice, and no, no one drank too much!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2014, 09:21:33 pm

As of today, the three items I won on ebay (am I the only one who still uses ebay> LOL) have all arrived. They're going on my wall, framed, but they're a bit of a curiosity.

They are group images of The Super Friends. They have the official logo, the "Tm" to show they're trademarked.

The line up is very similar to the one on the show, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Flash, and Green Lantern.

However, for some odd reason, Green Arrow and Batgirl are both added to the line up. Green Arrow as a guest star on one episode, in the very first season. Batgirl never appeared.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Group1.jpg)




Same line up, different pose. Once again including Green Arrow and Batgirl.

I don't know if this line up was suggested at one point, and then scrapped, but it's pretty interesting.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Group2.jpg)



The third item I won via ebay arrived today.  a "mini" poster....size 16 X 20.

The heroes and villains of Challenge Of The Super Friends.

The "white spots" are not on the item I won, they're from the flash when I took the pic.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/cosf.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2014, 03:29:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 13, 2014, 09:21:33 pm

(am I the only one who still uses ebay> LOL)

Oh, no, darlin', by no means are you the only one.  ::)  ;D

Interesting that in the middle one, Superman's crotch is sort of, er, shadowed. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2014, 10:10:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://m.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/42366-Go-Away-Monday.jpg)


It's been a good weekend, hope you can all say the same.  Although, no amount of fighting will keep Monday away.

Got the laundry done, and the shopping, and did some light cleaning around the place today.  Monday is only a few hours away, and it's time to hit the hay.

G'night!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2014, 10:10:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2014, 03:29:57 pm

Oh, no, darlin', by no means are you the only one.  ::)  ;D

Interesting that in the middle one, Superman's crotch is sort of, er, shadowed. ...

I didn't notice that before, but now that's all I'll see when I look at it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2014, 08:17:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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I hope that everyone is doing well!

I looks like the team leader/bossman is out of the office today.  >:D  He was out yesterday, away in a different state, on business.  A few of my team is with him.  Their flight yesterday was cancelled due to weather, and they can't get a flight until 8:00 their time this morning, which is 9:00 our time.  That means they won't be in NJ until 12:30 or later depending on delays and such.  Since it's raining here today, there may be delays.

:laugh:

Two days without the big boss is always a nice thing!

I also scheduled my remaining vacation time, I took a full week in October, two Mondays in November, and two Mondays in December.  This will make November a 4 day work week for me the entire month, and nearly the same in December.

:)

Bowling tonight, I shall post results in the Striking Out section of the blog. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2014, 08:20:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://twentysomethingandstarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wiaw.jpg)


We made it over the hump, and now it's downhill to the weekend!  :)

I should have a quiet day tomorrow, three of the people I report to will be out of the office tomorrow!  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Big deal to close on Friday, and then I can relax a bit, and enjoy the weekend!

What's going on with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 18, 2014, 10:40:38 am

The sky stays grey, the sun will come out for 15 minutes and the rest of the day is just flat, no definition to anything and we wait.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2014, 08:56:51 pm

Hiya bettermost friends!

:(

Lost six pounds at the gym.......but managed to sprain my ankle.  ::)

Ankle and foot are throbbing, been to doctors, got some bandages and pain meds.  God only knows how long this will last.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 19, 2014, 02:57:32 pm

I hope that it is getting better and sorry you had this happen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2014, 04:14:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2014, 08:56:51 pm

Hiya bettermost friends!

:(

Lost six pounds at the gym.......but managed to sprain my ankle.  ::)

Ankle and foot are throbbing, been to doctors, got some bandages and pain meds.  God only knows how long this will last.

Shit, that's hard.  :(  Sorry to hear that.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 19, 2014, 09:20:17 pm

Ennis says, "You sure seem in one piece to me!" 

Feel better!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on September 20, 2014, 09:51:15 am

I hope this helps.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on September 20, 2014, 05:17:25 pm

Oh dear!  I know how painful a sprained ankle can be.  Keep it elevated and hobble carefully!

I have to give an "informal" talk about the logging history in the area around our small town.  I found out it's a
small group of retired foresters so I think I will be alright.  I am the president of the local museum and the curator will be away so I was chosen (pushed in front of the line, more like).  I hate speaking in public but I should be able
to handle old loggers.  At least I get a free dinner. ;

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2014, 07:07:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/4d/4dd7b46d8d1e3b7ced0af728dab1ffb53ffc4dc48d7092714a2d20205a57e269.jpg)


Thanks for all the posts of sympathy/support.

The pain has subsided quite a bit, and I've been able to sleep comfortably, which was a concern for me.  Worked on Friday, but managed to stay pretty much in my cubicle, so that was a good thing.

I've spent today in my apartment, either in bed, on the couch or sitting at the computer.  Tomorrow will be more of the same.

BG, good luck with the talk on logging history!  Hope that everything goes well!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 21, 2014, 05:53:17 pm

Sorry about your ankle, Chuck! Hope it heals soon!

And big congrats on the lost six pounds! Well done you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2014, 08:45:20 pm

Thanks Sonja!

Ankle is feeling much better today.  I'm thinking I may not need the walker much longer.  I'll bring it to work tomorrow, just in case, but I hope to not use it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 22, 2014, 03:39:12 pm

Glad it healed so quickly.

But be careful, don't challenge it too much too soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2014, 07:00:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.funnymemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/funny-meme-if-monday-was-a-person.jpg)


Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!  Run!  Run!  Scary!


 :laugh:


I can't complain, this Monday went well!   My two direct reports were out of the office, and it was a very quiet day!  ;D

The ankle is feeling much better, but I'm still taking it easy, to make sure it heals properly.

Ordered my Halloween costume today, will post a pic when it comes, and I can put it on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 23, 2014, 05:09:00 pm

Why am I guessing a zombie costume....?   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2014, 07:30:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i0BqC7d8VS0/TntHGDcZYPI/AAAAAAAAjq0/g1D96yUzE1w/s1600/first-day-of-autumn.gif)


Another good day at work, things were on the quiet side, and I got a lot done.

:)

No bowling tonight, my alternate is bowling in my place, and just by chance, it was my scheduled night off from bowling anyway.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2014, 07:33:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 23, 2014, 05:09:00 pm

Why am I guessing a zombie costume....?   ::)

Oh, so sorry!  You are WRONG!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2014, 08:50:24 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 23, 2014, 05:09:00 pm

Why am I guessing a zombie costume....?   ::)

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2014, 07:33:13 pm

Oh, so sorry!  You are WRONG!

A Disney princess?  ;D  ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2014, 07:54:55 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2014, 08:50:24 pm

A Disney princess?  ;D  ;)  :-*

honey, I would never copy you.  ;) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2014, 08:04:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://wonderinspirit.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/rosh-hashana.gif)


Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone who celebrates.

Slept kinda well last night.  LOL.  I say "kinda" because I'm feeling tired today, so obviously not as good as I could have.

Foot/ankle are feeling much better!  :)

Last night was my night off of bowling, so I don't know how we did yet.  I'll find out at one point, I'm sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 24, 2014, 09:05:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2014, 07:54:55 am

honey, I would never copy you.  ;) :-*

You shouldn't even bother trying. I'm one of a kind, Sweetie.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2014, 03:00:13 pm

quick peek in to say I think it's funny this is the ad that appeared when I signed on.

talk about barking up the wrong tree.


(http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/14711961326350663831)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2014, 07:10:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://d2ws0xxnnorfdo.cloudfront.net/meme/77581)


Yup it's almost Friday!  :)   Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

I plan to rest again for the most part this weekend, I don't want to push it too soon on my ankle.  I do intend, however, to frame the new pics/cells and reconfigure what's on the wall, so that they all fit in some sort of patern.

Getting the frames on Friday, hanging everything Friday evening, and loafing on Saturday.  Laundry on Sunday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2014, 12:07:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://cantbelievehowstrangeitis.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/friday2.jpg)


It was a quiet day at work, thank God.  :)  I got a bunch of my work done, and everything is pretty much caught up.

:)

No plans for the weekend, planning to relax and rest the ankle again, and of course, laundry on Sunday.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2014, 12:29:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mSpFYjQNGw/Uj_pbUn0gyI/AAAAAAAAARo/2A6L_yItb5A/s1600/7.png)

Ok, I know that's not funny, but I have to admit, I laughed out loud when I saw that picture!

:laugh:

Yup, the weekend is over, and I'm back in my cubicle.  However, it appears to be a quiet day, and I'm very happy for that.

Did some cleaning around the apartment yesterday, got the trash taken out, laundry is done, and things are in place.  :)

I am at work today with my regular shoes and no ankle brace....so far so good.  However, I did bring my sneakers and brace if I should need them.

My Halloween costume arrived at the apartment on Saturday, so I'm ready for Halloween.  :)

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 30, 2014, 01:40:12 am

Quote

How is everyone else doing?

Busy. Partly in a good way (another vacation coming up, yay), partly not so much fun (managing my mother's inheritance).

After all of that, I really need to start planning on the new kitchen. We had hoped to get it in September. Ha ha, optimistic me. Now it rather looks like January/February. Once the planning is done and the new kitchen ordered, the estimated delivery time is between 6 and 8 weeks. In that time, we'll have to get the old one out, take the tiles out and new ones in, paint the walls and buy all the additional stuff like a new sitting area, lamps, etc. Lot's of work, but a fun project. I've never planned a kitchen before, we took over a used one when we moved out from our parents and after more than 20 years we still have it. ::) But not much longer! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2014, 08:19:46 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 30, 2014, 01:40:12 am

Busy. Partly in a good way (another vacation coming up, yay), partly not so much fun (managing my mother's inheritance).

After all of that, I really need to start planning on the new kitchen. We had hoped to get it in September. Ha ha, optimistic me. Now it rather looks like January/February. Once the planning is done and the new kitchen ordered, the estimated delivery time is between 6 and 8 weeks. In that time, we'll have to get the old one out, take the tiles out and new ones in, paint the walls and buy all the additional stuff like a new sitting area, lamps, etc. Lot's of work, but a fun project. I've never planned a kitchen before, we took over a used one when we moved out from our parents and after more than 20 years we still have it. ::) But not much longer! ;D

Oh wow, sounds like a lot of work, but fun at the same time!  You'll be starting the new year with a new kitchen!  Use it in good health!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2014, 08:31:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://i.imgflip.com/7vtn4.jpg)

Talk about counting down for the weekend!  LOL  :laugh:

I just think it's funny that the meme is worded in "sleeps", like when trying to explain something to a child.

Bowling night tonight, and my ankle has healed enough that I can go bowl.  I make sure I take it easy, but everything should be fine.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 30, 2014, 11:28:17 am

Hey, Chuck! I missed you while I was on vacation...no one around to tell me what day it was and how long until Friday!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2014, 11:50:20 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 30, 2014, 11:28:17 am

Hey, Chuck! I missed you while I was on vacation...no one around to tell me what day it was and how long until Friday!!  :laugh:

Ah, at least I know I serve a purpose!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 30, 2014, 02:15:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2014, 11:50:20 am

Ah, at least I know I serve a purpose!  :laugh:

You just confuse me, as I am a day ahead  ;D  However weekends are no different to weekdays for me, the joys of being retired. Fortunately my computer beeps at me in the morning with this day's activities.
Today I need to decide which bus to catch to the city, have lunch at Subways and go to our 60+ club meeting (first Wednesday of the month) to meet friends, put my name down for monthly activites - movie, culture and coffee group, tavern lunch, deal with any questions about the hiking group I organise, listen to a speaker  (today a Red Cross nurse) followed by coffee and chatting before the bus home. At least it is school holidays so the bus home will not be crowded with school kids  :) but Subways willl be at lunchtime. >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2014, 03:31:33 pm

Quote from: brian on September 30, 2014, 02:15:59 pm

You just confuse me, as I am a day ahead  ;D

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 30, 2014, 03:42:39 pm

Speaking of Halloween, you'll never be as cute as this baby dressed up as spagetti with meatballs I just found, Chuck!


(http://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/children-costumes-halloween-35__605.jpg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 30, 2014, 03:45:54 pm

Here's one dressed up as Dalai Lama.

Do you see what he's doing, Chuck?

He's clutching his pearls!!!


(http://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/children-costumes-halloween-36__605.jpg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2014, 08:35:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://i.imgflip.com/3u80k.jpg)


Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!  It's cold in the office today!!

I may actually go down to the car and get my lightweight flannel to put on over my work clothes.

yesterday the people were here to fix the air conditioning, it was over 80 in the building.  Now, I think they did their job too well!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2014, 08:36:12 am

Quote from: brian on September 30, 2014, 02:15:59 pm

Today I need to decide which bus to catch to the city, have lunch at Subways and go to our 60+ club meeting (first Wednesday of the month) to meet friends, put my name down for monthly activites - movie, culture and coffee group, tavern lunch, deal with any questions about the hiking group I organise, listen to a speaker  (today a Red Cross nurse) followed by coffee and chatting before the bus home. At least it is school holidays so the bus home will not be crowded with school kids  :) but Subways willl be at lunchtime. >:(

sounds like it was a busy day for you yesterday!  How was lunch and your meeting with your friends?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 01, 2014, 02:24:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2014, 08:36:12 am

sounds like it was a busy day for you yesterday!  How was lunch and your meeting with your friends?

As expected the Mall was crowded with kids and I had to sit on a high stool at a bench to eat my subway (Italian with 3 pepper chicken and avocado :)). I am too old now to sit for long without a back to the chair.  >:(  Subways here have much more choice than in the USA. My first night in LA, being jetlagged, I went to the Subways at Union Station and was confused with the lack of choice and no avocado. Also there were no seats. I had to stand at a high table. A week later, I went to one in Denver near my hotel. There were seats but still a different menu to home.
The meeting was very interesting with a woman in her 50's who has been a nurse with the Red Cross in Afghanistan. She was quite funny especailly explaining how they were training Afghanis to work in theatre etc. Male doctors could not touch their women patients even in gynaecology (no wonder there is a  high mortality) but in theatre, a woman anaesthetist would put the woman under and then the male doctor could go to work.
Also as a foreign woman she was regarded as a "third sex' and could go into male wards while no local woman doctor or nurse could. I coud go on and on. They could not understand why she was not married in her 50's and she had lots of proposals, she was not interested in being the 2nd or 3rd wife.

My hiking group has a problem. This year (while I was in the States) a new 'woman' joined. She is a tranny. That is not the problem, she seems to have other mental problems perhaps arising. Last hike was a bit harder than usual. I was at the back (Tail end charlie) and she said "I feel sick".  I said "Have some water" she said "I do not have any" I told her she must never hike without water. She had not brought lunch, just a mandarin, her shoes are shocking, hardly good enough to wear down the shops let alone up a hiking track and no hiking stick. I think she is very poor, probably on disability benefits. She told me she will be 65 at the end of the year so is not yet on our very good state superannuation (given to all over 65 but taxed). I think she was surprised when I said I was 70. Eventually she could not go any further and I had to run ahead and find the rest of the group and say we were going back. Some of the group are insisting I tell her to buy proper equipment and some have offered boots - depends on her shoe size.  I have decided to wait and see if she comes next Tuesday which will not so difficult a hike  The previous leader has warned me the hardest part is telling people they are no longer up to hiking with us. She herself dropped out at the end of last year which is why I took over.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2014, 08:23:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://images1.cliqueclack.com/flicks/files/2011/09/31-Days.jpg)


Ah yes, it's that time again!  :)

I've been asked to put together a Hallloween luncheon at work, since it falls on a Friday and we'll be in 'business casual' anyway.  It should be fun.

:)

Sonja, loved the baby in the spaghetti and meatballls outfit!  LOL    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2014, 08:33:21 am

Brian, very interesting post!

Yes, I've noticed when I've traveled that chain restuarants have different menus in different countries.  I would guess it's more reflective of that country's tastes.

I found the story about the Red Cross nurse very interesting, specifically that she was looked at as a 'third sex'.  I wonder why that was?

As for the new hiker that joined your group, I hope she is able to adapt to the hikes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on October 02, 2014, 03:22:08 pm

A few months ago, my workmate of 12 yrs moved on to another job (much more money) and I am missing him so much.  We had alot of similar interests and we could talk about anything (looks wise, he is an old hippie with long white hair and a beard).  When I had to take 3months off to recover from an operation, his wife told me how much he missed me.  He is an atheist, a birder, a potter etc.  Now I'm left working with a creationist and a conspirisy
theroist. And my boss who is here part time replaced him with a female part time bartender.  Now I am the old experienced one minus the long, white hair. :laugh:
Now when I come to work I have no one to talk to about something I heard on the radio or some animal I saw or some strange political stuff or strange religion.  It's not so much fun to come to work right now. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2014, 08:10:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.buzzle.com/images/gifts/money-tree/tree-branch-for-money-tree.jpg)

Happy Friday to you all!  For me, it's pay day too!  ;D

Hope that everyone has some fun plans for the weekend!   Tonight I'm going to a friend's house for dinner.  So on the way home I'm stopping to get dessert, and then give the apartment a quick clean up, shower and shave, and then to dinner.

I'm thinking I'll get some 'stuffed' cupcakes.

Saturday is a 'nothing' day, so I'll use it to give the apartment a good cleaning, it's been a while since I've done that, and I'll decorate the windows for Halloween.

Sunday is lunch iwth the parents and laundry day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2014, 08:22:01 am

Quote from: bentgyro on October 02, 2014, 03:22:08 pm

A few months ago, my workmate of 12 yrs moved on to another job (much more money) and I am missing him so much.  We had alot of similar interests and we could talk about anything (looks wise, he is an old hippie with long white hair and a beard).  When I had to take 3months off to recover from an operation, his wife told me how much he missed me.  He is an atheist, a birder, a potter etc.

Sorry to hear about his leaving, he sounds like a very interesting guy!  Isn't it good to know whne you're missed at work?

Quote from: bentgyro on October 02, 2014, 03:22:08 pm

Now I'm left working with a creationist and a conspirisy theroist. And my boss who is here part time replaced him with a female part time bartender.  Now I am the old experienced one minus the long, white hair. :laugh:

Oh no.....I can imagine any conversation being a minefield with this combo.

Gyro:  Did you hear the news about Beyoncé?

Conspirisy Theorist:  She's in the Illuminati!

Creationist:  We must pray for her!

Quote from: bentgyro on October 02, 2014, 03:22:08 pm

Now when I come to work I have no one to talk to about something I heard on the radio or some animal I saw or some strange political stuff or strange religion.  It's not so much fun to come to work right now. ;)

Well, I hope things change soon!  Works a better place when it's fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on October 03, 2014, 05:45:39 pm

Just for amusement I bring up BBM and gay marriage to the creationist and tell the conspirisy guy that I read werewolf romance stories.  He tells me that there is no such thing as werewolves and I say "I know". :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on October 03, 2014, 05:53:51 pm

What are "stuffed" cupcakes, where do you stuff them? ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 03, 2014, 06:26:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2014, 08:23:04 am

Sonja, loved the baby in the spaghetti and meatballls outfit!  LOL    :laugh:

Yeah, me too!  It's very inventive and cute!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 04, 2014, 01:55:13 pm

Here's a photo for you from the Today Show!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2014, 05:05:44 pm

Hey Chuck, when I came home from town today there was music coming out from an open window.

Guess what? It was 99 Luftballons!!!

Made me think of you!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 04, 2014, 05:42:11 pm

Close the damned window!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2014, 05:45:10 pm

Oh, sorry I made you throw up, Paul!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 06, 2014, 02:44:26 pm

Hey Chuck, have you taught your mum a thing or two about messaging on FB yet?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2014, 05:55:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://cpap.1800cpap.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sleepy-at-work.jpg)

Yup, that's how I feel today, but I gotta shake it off, I have bowling tonight.

;D

My immediate supervisor is out of the office the next three days, so I hope to finish a bunch of stuff around my cube, and have it all done by Friday, before I leave for my "stay-cation".  I may stay late on Friday, just to get it done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2014, 05:59:06 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on October 03, 2014, 05:45:39 pm

Just for amusement I bring up BBM and gay marriage to the creationist and tell the conspirisy guy that I read werewolf romance stories.  He tells me that there is no such thing as werewolves and I say "I know". :laugh:

:laugh:   Oh, that's too good!

Quote from: bentgyro on October 03, 2014, 05:53:51 pm

What are "stuffed" cupcakes, where do you stuff them? ;)

aside from stuffing them in your mouth, LOL  A stuffed cupcake means that it has frosting stuffed inside it too.  If you cut one open, it would look like this.




(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-glahgmE5cnA/TWmBEGcWCzI/AAAAAAAAA-E/cn1h-fLfB-o/s1600/DSC_0102.JPG)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2014, 06:01:40 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 06, 2014, 02:44:26 pm

Hey Chuck, have you taught your mum a thing or two about messaging on FB yet?   :laugh:

Yes, she's had a new lesson over the weekend.   ::)

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 04, 2014, 01:55:13 pm

Here's a photo for you from the Today Show!

Cute!!!!  here's one back to ya!

(http://i2.wp.com/s3.favim.com/orig/47/adorable-bat-black-kitten-costume-cute-Favim.com-433050.jpg?resize=400%2C302)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 08, 2014, 04:53:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 07, 2014, 06:01:40 pm

Yes, she's had a new lesson over the weekend.   ::)

That post was too funny, though!   :laugh:

Quote

Cute!!!!  here's one back to ya!

(http://i2.wp.com/s3.favim.com/orig/47/adorable-bat-black-kitten-costume-cute-Favim.com-433050.jpg?resize=400%2C302)

Aww.....LOL   Poor little kitty!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2014, 05:47:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://cpap.1800cpap.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sleepy-at-work.jpg)

Yes, same pic as yesterday, because I felt the same way this morning.  :laugh:

Well, that's what happens when you have a late night at bowling.   

It worked out today at work.....my big boss and immediate supervisor were both out of the office today, and it was pretty quiet, so I took some extra time at lunch to take a quick nap.  It felt good.


;D

I got more stuff done, and it looks like everything will be done before I leave on Friday, so I can just relax for my "staycation" next week.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2014, 08:18:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/467314/467314,1291209188,2/stock-vector-a-very-busy-businessman-66310078.jpg)

Yuppers, this was me today.

It was like it everyone had to try to talk to me today, nonstop from 9 straight through to 4.  crazy.

Needless to say, I didn't get the stuff done that I wanted, so I will most likely be at work late tomorrow, but that's ok, I'll still get everything done before I leave.

How is everyone else??

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on October 10, 2014, 03:18:09 pm

It's our thanksgiving this weekend so I get 3 days off!  Hope you enjoy your staycation.  I'm going to buy some turkey and the whippet and the cat will enjoy a nice quiet dinner with me. :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2014, 06:18:01 pm

Happy Turkey Day, Benty! Chuck, isn't it the thing about vacations that you have to work so hard before they begin that you spend the first few days just decompressing? I hope it isn't that way for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2014, 05:25:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://etc-mysitemyway.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/legacy-previews/icons-256/glossy-black-icons-symbols-shapes/018721-glossy-black-icon-symbols-shapes-smiley-face1.png)

Ah, I'm finally starting to enjoy the vacation.  :)

did a bit of light cleaning around the apartment, but I plan to use one day to give it a full cleaning, making it as it should be.

Ebay is a killer!  :laugh:

I found another figure to add to my Super Friends collection.   It's not an official figure, it's a custom figure that a fan made, so it's not worth anything, but it was to me to have it in the collect.  The figure was of Rima the Jungle Girl.



(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d2/99/5e/d2995efaed75e8c4690c5c299176e6ed.jpg)

She was only in 3 or 4 episodes, and was part of the 'ethnic heros' introduced so that the team was not all white.   She was from South America, and was basically a female Tarzan.  She swung on vines, had superior tracking skills, and could communicate with animals/understand animals.


Then I found this item, but I will NOT be buying it.  :laugh:


(http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics/news3/Charmed_LE_int.jpg)


This is the Limited Deluxe Edition boxed set for Charmed.   It has all 8 seasons on DVD, but the box is a replica of the Book of Shadows, the book the housed all the spells the sisters used.  As you can see from the pic, one page has a spell, while the next has a season's worth of DVDs.

I already have all 8 seasons on DVD, I got them individually, as they were released.  This is now going for about $450.00 online, and I can't justify spending $500.00 or so for something I already have.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2014, 05:30:18 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on October 10, 2014, 03:18:09 pm

It's our thanksgiving this weekend so I get 3 days off!  Hope you enjoy your staycation.  I'm going to buy some turkey and the whippet and the cat will enjoy a nice quiet dinner with me. :D

Happy Thanksgiving BG!!!!  I hope you, whippet and kitty all have a good holiday!!!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2014, 06:18:01 pm

Happy Turkey Day, Benty! Chuck, isn't it the thing about vacations that you have to work so hard before they begin that you spend the first few days just decompressing? I hope it isn't that way for you!

Hiya Lee.  Normally, it doesn't take me long to decompress, but the news about losing Betty (neatfreak) really upset me.  I feel better today, so I'm beginning to relax and enjoy my time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2014, 11:02:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae84/annaplays2/sheet_ghost_flying_hc.gif)

ayup!  Halloween is getting closer!

:)

Been a quiet week, which is good for a 'staycation'.  :laugh:

Rain is pouring here now, watching it out the window while I watch Family Guy.

Hope you're all doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2014, 11:58:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.photosforprinting.com/large_fall_tree_print_sjpg223.jpg)

Today was apartment cleaning day!  Ugh!  It's been quite a while since I've done this, but between feeling lazy and the hurt ankle, I have not been in a cleaning mood.

But (of course) things always seem to have a monkey wrench thrown into them.  :laugh:

Today the car wass in the shop for routine maintenance, and it was the perfect day to do the cleaning.  Windows were open for fresh air, I've cleaned all the countertops, the oven, the refrigerator, scrubbed the tub sink and toilet, mopped the kitchen and bathroom, dusted everywhere, cleaned the windows, and vacuumed the living room and bedroom.

I couldn't go anywhere anyway, so why not stay home and clean?  The only appointment I had was to meet friends for dinner at their house at 7:15.

I got the call the car was done at 5:00.  Went down to the shop to get it, it had an oil change, two new tires, and some trans work.  Total of the bill was $402.74.  Not bad, and today was pay day, so I had the funds.  However, when the mechanic put the payment through the machine, he accidentally rang it as $4,402.74.  That took all the funds in my account, and overdrew it, so I couldn't get any money out of any ATMs with my card.

Thankfully, I was able to go to my online banking site, make some transfers, and get the money I needed for tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 18, 2014, 08:12:16 pm

I hope he reversed the charge or didn't you notice? None of my accounts would allow an overdraft. My doctor's receptionist one put in $400 for a visit instead of $40 but we both noticed straight away
 I pay everything on Mastercard, except for Ticketek who charge more for credit than debit cards. I get points for using my Mastercard and usually get a $100 voucher from Mitre 10 (Hardware and gardening store) about every 12 months. Most people, mainly young, but even some of my friends my age do not carry much cash anymore. My general rule is cash under $20 but yesterday I bought a DVD for $14.99. However the marked price was $19.99 but when it was rung up it showed a $5 discount, I did not ask why. The day before I saw the DVD  (Downton Abbey series 4) in a store (JB Hifi) for $38.99 but thankfully I did not buy it but went home and checked on line and found the lower price at another store.
I bought petrol on way home and got a 10 cents per litre discount for having bought 2 new Bridgestone tyres a few weeks ago, 4 cents per litre as a member of AA then another 5 cents per litre for being a VIP customer. (Why I do not know, I usually buy petrol only about every 3 weeks). Came to 19 cents per litre discount which was about $7 on a tank full, However every little helps.
Back to credit cards. I was amazed at having to sign when using my Mastercard at Macys in the USA.  Here I always use my PIN and Australia has just done away with signatures, you must use a PIN.  My Australian card has Tap'n'go which I do not like, you do not have to do anything if under $100. The banks say they will make good if card stolen. NZ cards are now getting this but not mine yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2014, 08:14:35 pm

hello Brian,

Yes, he reversed it as soon as he saw it, I have a copy of the receipt that says "refund" on it.  Unfortunately, the credit back has not been completed yet, it probably won't show until Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2014, 08:36:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.femalewardrobemalfunctions.com/images/13875-scary-jack-o-lantern-faces.jpg)

Typical fall day today, started out clear, and then was overcast later in the afternoon, breeze blowing the leaves around, and went pumpkin picking and carving when the picking was done.

It was good to see my friends again, and their kids.  ;D

after that was dinner, and now I'm surfin' the 'net and watching scary movies on SyFy network.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2014, 08:12:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.crystalinks.com/ouijabdlogo.jpg)


Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!!!   

Just relaxing at home today, but the laundry is done.  :) 

Latest pic of Trenton Scott, getting in the Halloween mood.  :)   He'll be 11 months old by Mischief Night (10/30)

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween2014.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2014, 06:06:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://pinkbluelovescute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Black-cat-on-a-pumpkin.jpeg)


Last day of vacation.   :(  OH well, all good things must come to an end. 

I ended up going and doing some shopping for warmer clothes to wear, and then got some lunch.  Other than that, I relaxed all day, I even took a nap.

getting cooler, and it's supposed to rain starting tomorrow, until Thursday.

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2014, 11:08:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://pinkbluelovescute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Black-cat-on-a-pumpkin.jpeg)


Keeping yesterday's picture, because it's cute.

Didn't sleep as well as I could've last night, I think I threw off my body clock with later nights and later rises last week when I was off.

Good news is that my supervisor has an appointment, so she won't be joining me for lunch.  This means I can eat, and then sneak in a nap for a bit.  :)

Bowling night tonight, we're supposed to wear pink tonight for breast cancer awareness, so I have my shirt ready to go.

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2014, 08:23:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://squierj.freeyellow.com/India2008/2076MaduraiRainstorm.jpg)


Oh my, it is raining like crazy today!  Last night was just as bad!!!  Hard downpours, loud thunder and a lot of lightning.

Bad bowling matched the bad weather!  LOL

Happy Hump Day to Everyone!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 22, 2014, 11:35:39 pm

Don't know how to make this link post so I will just post the URL 

It is interesting that in the time I have been in your blog the number of guests went from one to 4. I wonder if they are real?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2014, 04:26:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 23, 2014, 08:50:24 pm

A Disney princess?  ;D  ;)  :-*

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2014, 07:54:55 am

honey, I would never copy you.  ;) :-*

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 23, 2014, 04:36:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2014, 08:12:58 pm

Latest pic of Trenton Scott, getting in the Halloween mood.  :)   He'll be 11 months old by Mischief Night (10/30)

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Halloween2014.jpg)

He is so cute! Now, Chuck are you going to tell us what your Halloween Costume is!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2014, 06:31:55 pm

Quote from: Kelda on October 23, 2014, 04:36:57 pm

He is so cute! Now, Chuck are you going to tell us what your Halloween Costume is!?

Eventually........... >:D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2014, 06:35:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://squierj.freeyellow.com/India2008/2076MaduraiRainstorm.jpg)


Same pic from yesterday, because we have the same weather from yesterday.   On the way home I passed 3 different traffic accidents.  As my brothers and I say......."Instant asshole, just add water."  People always seem to lose their driving ability in the rain.

Today was a 'rah rah' day at work.  We had a Town Hall meeting to go to, and it turns out that I was surprised by being awarded a silver pin for my achievements in customer service.

;D

The bank has a website where people who deal with you can go and leave praise for you, and you are awarded points for that.  After a certain amount of points, you can cash them in for gifts.  Apparently they were impressed with the amount of points I have, and the read one of the comments left for me.  I was one of 6 people to get a pin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2014, 06:39:11 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on October 22, 2014, 11:35:39 pm

Don't know how to make this link post so I will just post the URL 

It is interesting that in the time I have been in your blog the number of guests went from one to 4. I wonder if they are real?

Hiya BBT!  Been thinking about you lately.   Do I know the road?  Sometimes I wonder, lately.

As for how to post the video, things have changed lately, but I figured out how to do it.

you click the youtube button to get this...  [youtube=425,350][ /youtube]

now, look at the link you posted......you'll see it starts with https....the 's' is some sort of security thing.  If you put the entire link in between the youtube tags above, and then just delete the 's' so it's just http, it will work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2014, 06:41:06 pm

Just quote this post to see how it looks


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7QIil8WF3w[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on October 23, 2014, 11:16:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2014, 06:41:06 pm

Just quote this post to see how it looks


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7QIil8WF3w[/youtube]

Elly lawd your so smart. Have a good time in Pennsylvania this weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2014, 07:55:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://highschoolproblems2012.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/jack-o-lanters.jpeg)

TGIF to you all!   I hope everyone is feeling ready for the weekend!

Anyone have good plans?  I have a Halloween party to go to on Saturday night, so I'll have to make sure the finishing touches of my costume are done.  LOL

Work was on the busy side yesterday, I'm hoping for a slower day today, it's always nice to 'ease' into the weekend.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2014, 07:56:12 am

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on October 23, 2014, 11:16:31 pm

Elly lawd your so smart. Have a good time in Pennsylvania this weekend!

Nah, I'm not so smart.  Just messed around with it until I got it to work.  :laugh:

Not going to pennsylvania this weekend.....why did you think I was?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 26, 2014, 02:26:22 pm

Congrats on the silver pin, Chuckie!  I'm sure it's well deserved!  :-*

What's a rah rah day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2014, 08:15:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://halloween-clipart.clipartonline.net/_/rsrc/1377610826691/scary-halloween-ghosts/Halloween_Ghost-5.png?height=400&width=400)

I hope that everyone enjoyed the weekend.  I can't believe it's over already, and work comes again tomorrow morning.

Tuesday night is the night of the Bowling League's Halloween party.  Friday I'll be at my friends' house.  Turns out that no one trick-or-treats where my brother and sister-in-law live, so they're not taking Trenton out for Halloween.

Saturday I'll be seeing a friend's band play.  Sunday will be 'recovery' day.  LOL   I can't recall, but I may have Monday off work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2014, 08:18:50 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 26, 2014, 02:26:22 pm

Congrats on the silver pin, Chuckie!  I'm sure it's well deserved!  :-*

What's a rah rah day?

Hiya Sonja!

"rah rah" is a way to refer to cheerleading.  There are times when corporations will hold events where their employees will go and attend all-day meetings, where they reveal new plans for growth, new products or policies, and try to build team spirit stuff.

I call the "rah rah" days because everyone is basically cheering for the company or each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 27, 2014, 04:55:26 am

Just catching up here after Turkey.
Trenton is soooo cute, sitting in the pumpkin field! :)

Congrats on getting a pin! Rah, rah to you ;)


And this:

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 23, 2014, 06:39:11 pm

As for how to post the video, things have changed lately, but I figured out how to do it.

you click the youtube button to get this...  [youtube=425,350][ /youtube]

now, look at the link you posted......you'll see it starts with https....the 's' is some sort of security thing.  If you put the entire link in between the youtube tags above, and then just delete the 's' so it's just http, it will work.

Thanks so much for sharing! I've had a couple of people asking me/commenting they couldn't post videos anymore. So I tried myself and found some videos I could post here, but others not. It was clear it wasn't a BM thing, but a youtube thing and the problem lies in their codes. Thus I also tried to tamper with the codes, but couldn't figure it out. Yay Chuckie! Well done :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2014, 05:33:47 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 27, 2014, 04:55:26 am

Just catching up here after Turkey.
Trenton is soooo cute, sitting in the pumpkin field! :)

Congrats on getting a pin! Rah, rah to you ;)

Thanks darlin'!  It's good to have you back!

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 27, 2014, 04:55:26 am

And this:

Thanks so much for sharing! I've had a couple of people asking me/commenting they couldn't post videos anymore. So I tried myself and found some videos I could post here, but others not. It was clear it wasn't a BM thing, but a youtube thing and the problem lies in their codes. Thus I also tried to tamper with the codes, but couldn't figure it out. Yay Chuckie! Well done :-*

Glad to be of help!  Maybe vids will begin to get posted here again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2014, 05:34:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://halloween-clipart.clipartonline.net/_/rsrc/1377610826691/scary-halloween-ghosts/Halloween_Ghost-5.png?height=400&width=400)

Yup, keeping the ghost!

I didn't sleep so well last night.  Crazy dreams that I'll discuss in the dream thread.

getting caught up here and relaxing a bit before the gym.  How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 27, 2014, 06:29:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2014, 08:18:50 pm

Hiya Sonja!

"rah rah" is a way to refer to cheerleading.  There are times when corporations will hold events where their employees will go and attend all-day meetings, where they reveal new plans for growth, new products or policies, and try to build team spirit stuff.

I call the "rah rah" days because everyone is basically cheering for the company or each other.

Ah, ok. Thx for explaining!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 28, 2014, 07:13:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/coffin.jpg)

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Today was a busy one at work in the morning.  Thankfully the afternoon slowed down so I could catch up and leave on time.

I had to run to Party City (ugh) and grab stuff for the bowling league party tonight.  I'm on the planning committee, so I won't be bowling tonight, I'll be helping run things.

After that I ran to the bakery to pick up some cupcakes for tonight as well.

I'm sure it will be a late night, but I hope not tooooo late.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2014, 09:01:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://forums.familyfriendpoems.com/files/ShadowsCool/20111123234343_graveyard3.jpg)

Hope that everyone is doing well!

well, it was as late as I thought it would bel, last night.  I didn't get to bed until about 12:15.  Ugh!!!  At least the party was fun, and everyone had a great time.

Tons of food, candy donations for goodie-bags, contests, lots of laughs!!!!

Today I'm tired, but hopefully it will be a quiet day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2014, 04:30:26 pm

Waiting for your costume......
....but I guess we'll have to wait till Friday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2014, 04:32:51 pm

Never mind. Found it! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2014, 02:43:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.thevalentinesdayquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween-images-2014.gif)

Hope everyone is doing well!  ;D

Currently in my cubicle at work, it's pretty quiet, most people have gone home, I'm here for another 90 minuts or so.  Have the radio on, the station is currently playing Michael Jackson's "Thriller".....how clever.

:laugh:

once I dash from here, head home, quick shower, grab dinner, and then head to my friends' place.

Have a great night everyone!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2014, 06:57:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.creationswap.com/artwork/12/7/52/16065/12752_16065_5.jpg)

Yup, it's time to fall back.

It was fun last night at my friends' house.....good food, good drinks, lots of talking and laughing, and one of the local radio stations was playing Halloween "appropriate" music.  We heard "Don't Fear The Reaper", "Thriller", "Ghostbusters", "Monster Mash", and a few others.

Tonight I'm heading out to hear a band play at a local bar/lounge.  One of the women in the band is on my bowling league.

:)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2014, 12:05:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.imgag.com/product/full/ap/3028318/sleep1cp.gif)


Yup, it was a sleep in day for me, but I didn't stay in bed until 2:00, like that clock says!  LOL

I have 4 more days I need to take off of work, or I 'lose' them, so I took two Mondays in November, and two Mondays in December, so almost the rest of the year I have 4 day work weeks.  ;D

This week I'm off today, next week I'm off Tuesday (Veteran's Day), the following week I'm of Monday, and the last week I'm off Thursday for Thanksgiving.

In December, I work a full 5 days the first week.  The second and third weeks, I'm off Monday.  The 4th week I'm off on Thursday (Christmas) and the end of December I'm off Thursday (Jan 1st - New Year's Day)

:)

Just got a phone call that my car is ready, the new tires were put on and ready for winter.  :)   Time to go get it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2014, 09:22:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://thumb1.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/200515/126996260/stock-vector-detailed-illustration-of-a-ballot-box-isolated-on-white-eps-126996260.jpg)

Yup, I went and voted before I left for work!

Bowling night tonight, so a late night after a day off.  Ugh!  Perhaps we'll be done early!!!

Meeting some of the bowlers for dinner beforehand, so that should be fun, and then, strkies!!!

Hope you alll have a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2014, 09:22:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.imgag.com/product/full/ap/3028318/sleep1cp.gif)


that's where I wish I was after a late night of bowling.

LOL

I'm hoping my supervisor has plans for lunch, and that way I can have lunch quietly, and then take a nap!  LOL

busy day, I best get to it!  see ya later!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 05, 2014, 12:08:22 pm

Maybe you should take those extra vacation days after your bowling nights, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2014, 04:34:55 pm

Well, the ones I already have I've scheduled.  Perhapse next year.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2014, 07:49:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://billtammeus.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834515f9b69e20133f5cbd22b970b-800wi)


So (yes, I know it's early) does anyone have plans for Thanksgiving yet?

I'm not sure what my plans are, but I'm thinking that perhaps my family will be meeting at my Brother & sister's-in law place, it's just easier for them, especially with Trenton just about to turn one.

Next week we're off on Tuesday for Veteran's Day, so that will make my second 4 day work week this month.  :)

Did some more Christmas shopping today.  I pulled the name of a boy who is 7.  My job got a bunch of names for kids who want stuff for Christmas, and we shop for what they want, and give it to them.  My kid wans comic books, wresting figures and a DVD of The Wonderful World of Gumball.  Some sort of kid's cartoon.

None of the stuff on his list is super expensive, so I plan on buying all  3 things and wrapping them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 06, 2014, 10:04:33 pm

I'm actually really excited about Thanksgiving. Instead of getting together with family, I'm going to cook dinner for friends. I've been so disappointed over the past years with my family who didn't show up for Thanksgiving dinner and I ended up eating alone or just with my mother. Can't wait to serve my friends, including Jim, who I visited in Cortina, Italy, my friend EDelMar, and possibly Offline Chuck as well as one or two other friends, this year. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2014, 09:19:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://civilclothing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Screen-Shot-2013-02-20-at-10.21.14-AM.png)


TGIF everyone!

No fantastic plans for me, just a quiet weekend at home, perhaps a Charmed mini-marathon.  :)

Of course, Sunday is lunch with the family, and laundry day.  Other than that, my slate is clean.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2014, 09:21:33 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 06, 2014, 10:04:33 pm

I'm actually really excited about Thanksgiving. Instead of getting together with family, I'm going to cook dinner for friends. I've been so disappointed over the past years with my family who didn't show up for Thanksgiving dinner and I ended up eating alone or just with my mother. Can't wait to serve my friends, including Jim, who I visited in Cortina, Italy, my friend EDelMar, and possibly Offline Chuck as well as one or two other friends, this year. 

If I remember correctly, Linda (KilllersMom) used to do something similar, have local friends over for dinner who couldn't be with their families that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2014, 12:46:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/64685-The-Saturday-Dance.jpg)

So how is everyone doing??


It's a kind of "holiday parade" at my apartment.  I've taken down the Halloween decorations, put up the Thanksgiving flag in the window, and my packages of things I've ordered for people for Christmas have started to arrive.  :)

Slept in today, did some cleaning, and had a Charmed mini-marathon.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2014, 12:50:06 am

Speaking of Charmed, do you remember when I posted this?

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 12, 2014, 05:25:31 pm

Then I found this item, but I will NOT be buying it.  :laugh:

(http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics/news3/Charmed_LE_int.jpg)

This is the Limited Deluxe Edition boxed set for Charmed.   It has all 8 seasons on DVD, but the box is a replica of the Book of Shadows, the book the housed all the spells the sisters used.  As you can see from the pic, one page has a spell, while the next has a season's worth of DVDs.

I already have all 8 seasons on DVD, I got them individually, as they were released.  This is now going for about $450.00 online, and I can't justify spending $500.00 or so for something I already have.

I really did want this, so every so often I have searched Ebay.  Today with only a few hours left, I found it.  It's in new/never played condition.....with one difference.  The packages for $500.00 were still sealed in the plastic wrap.  This one was opened.  Most collectors only want a sealed item.  I intended on opening mine anyway, so the fact the wrap was missing was not problem for me.

:)

I won it for $200.00, $300.00 less than the asking price from other sellers.  I'm so psyched!


One fan uploaded a video of his copy to YouTube, it's about 3 minutes long, but he goes through page py page to show it off.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RThZ4do03Nc[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 09, 2014, 04:15:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2014, 12:50:06 am

 I intended on opening mine anyway, so the fact the wrap was missing was not problem for me.
:)
I won it for $200.00, $300.00 less than the asking price from other sellers.  I'm so psyched!

Whoo-hoo! What a sweat deal, congrats! It's bargains like that which make ebay so successful. The reward center in our brains jumps right into action :laugh:
Long before ebay I once bought a limited art print with gold plating for a tenth of its regular price because it had dirty fingerprints on the backside. I framed it and hung it on the wall anyway, I couldn't care less about fingerprints on the backside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2014, 08:33:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://memecrunch.com/meme/17A3C/monday-eve-sadness/image.jpg)

So how is everyone doing??


Was busy today, cleaned the apartment, washed all the dishes, took out the garbage, did some vacuuming, and did the laundry.  I also found Christmas presents for Mom online and got them.

Now I'm catching up here, then time to shower and shave before Walking Dead comes on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2014, 09:13:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://images.thezooom.com/uploads/2014/04/The-Return-of-Monday.jpg)

So, how is everyone as a new work week begins?

Office is quiet, and I'm hoping it stays that way!  My coworker (Pamela) took today off so she could have a four-day weekend (tomorrow is Veteran's Day - bank holiday) so today I'm running the show!

I'm hoping to leave on time, so to ensure my customers cooperate with this, I sent an email out to them last Thursday, reminding them that Tuesday we're closed, and if the have any transactions they want done, to get them to me before 3:00.

This should help....if they listen to me!   :laugh:

Not much new here, so it's the status quo at the moment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2014, 09:15:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.marsh.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holidaybreakfasttray.jpg)

I'm in the mood for a donut!

How is everyone today?

My day off was nice, it's always good to have a break!  Next week I'm off Monday again!  :)

Work is picking up slightly before the holidays, but that's not unusual.

Christmas gifts continue to arrive at my apartment, I'm thinking the weekend after Thanksgiving I'll buy some giftwrap and start wrapping them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2014, 09:03:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Work has been crazy the past few days.....strange requests, sudden projects, deadlines that need extentions, later hours.....I don't get it!

It's getting frustrating, and today seems to be more of the same.  I opened up one of the applications I use to check on accounts, and there are 10 'tasks' that I need to do, that have never been there before, so now I must try to figure out what all this is.

::)

I'm glad I took Monday off, a rest day is in order.  LOL

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 11:20:01 am

I haven't been able to do much work lately because my Mom has gotten her meds all messed up and needs almost daily help. Yesterday, I had to go out in 5 degree weather to bring her a new prescription. When I got there she kept saying "I can't find my..." but she couldn't remember the name of the missing item. I was playing Charades with her trying to figure it out and ransacking the apartment, not knowing what I was looking for. I finally looked at her closely and realized with a sinking heart that it was her false teeth she was missing. This is the second time in 6 months that she's lost her teeth. And I have no idea where to look!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2014, 12:23:32 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 11:20:01 am

This is the second time in 6 months that she's lost her teeth. And I have no idea where to look!

Sure you do. You're a Sherlockian. Just keep calm and think logically. Where would one be likely to take out one's false teeth?

I'm sorry to hear about this, though.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 12:28:11 pm

Unfortunately, Sherlockian principles of deduction don't work on a person suffering from dementia.  :-\ But I did look in the garbage disposal, around her bed, on the table by her recliner, etc. No luck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2014, 12:47:24 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 12:28:11 pm

Unfortunately, Sherlockian principles of deduction don't work on a person suffering from dementia.  :-\ But I did look in the garbage disposal, around her bed, on the table by her recliner, etc. No luck.

What about the bathroom?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 13, 2014, 12:48:40 pm

look in the refrigerator.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 13, 2014, 02:12:39 pm

Age is a real problem. While there is no proper dementia yet, my brother-in-law is becoming a problem. He is 81 and my sister 80. He will not come to visit here in NZ. The last time he was here was when the Christchurch earthquake occurred and he uses that as an excuse. My sister is not keen to leave him for long. He does not take care of himself and especially gets confused with his medicines.
She was here for over 3 weeks in February 2012 then just short of 2 weeks in March 2013. She has not been here since but finally agreed to 10 days starting Nov 25. I have arranged concerts and luncheons. Last Sunday I received an email that she had rushed him to hospiital with a possible heart attack. He was in hospital for nearly 2 days but it was not a heart attack but arythmia. The doctor adjusted his meds. 
Now last night I received an email to change her flights as he has a probably tumour behind his eye and will be operated on Thurs December 4, the day she was flying home. I have now paid over $200 for flight changes for her to go home on Tuesday 2nd.  I will have to drive her to the airport when I should be leading my hiking group on our Christmas hike. (We do a shortened hike and take foods to share for a picnic lunch and I thought my sister could meet all my friends that day).
The other 2 co-ordinators are meeting here today to plan for next year so we will need to think about what to do. One is already going to be away and the other is going to get a shock if she finds she has to lead on her own. I may change it to an area closer to the airport so I can do both.
 
I guess he can't help it but I get annoyed. Although he has heart problems he pours salt on all his food. I know he is a homophobe but we tolerate each other for my sister's sake.. He was courting my sister when I was only about 10 or 11. He can be very selfish at times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 13, 2014, 02:25:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 11:20:01 am

And I have no idea where to look!

Try the dirty laundry bin.  In my experience, teeth often end up either wrapped in a towel or a sheet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2014, 02:36:50 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 13, 2014, 02:25:18 pm

Try the dirty laundry bin.  In my experience, teeth often end up either wrapped in a towel or a sheet.

In your experience?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 13, 2014, 04:04:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2014, 02:36:50 pm

In your experience?  :o

Two grandmothers and numerous patients.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2014, 04:22:32 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 13, 2014, 04:04:00 pm

Two grandmothers and numerous patients.

Oh, thank heavens!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 13, 2014, 05:45:31 pm

Try under the bedcovers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 07:16:42 pm

Thanks for all these suggestions! Chuckie, sorry to highjack your blog!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2014, 09:04:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Yup, it's Friday, and pay day!!!  :)

Yesterday the madness did stop for a bit, and I was actually able to leave work on time!  :o

things may be a bit busy today, but not too bad, Fridays tend to be slower than ususal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2014, 09:05:36 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2014, 07:16:42 pm

Thanks for all these suggestions! Chuckie, sorry to highjack your blog!

No reason to apologize!!!  I hope that these suggestions helped you locate the missing teeth!

Besides, I like when people post to my blog!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 14, 2014, 05:29:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2014, 08:33:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


Now I'm catching up here, then time to shower and shave before Walking Dead comes on.

Yes, because the zombies like you to be clean and shaved before they eat you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 14, 2014, 05:35:46 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 14, 2014, 05:29:17 pm

Yes, because the zombies like you to be clean and shaved before they eat you.

Well, since zombies only eat brains, it would be a rather short meal.


*runs from Chuckie's blog*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 14, 2014, 05:59:26 pm

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 15, 2014, 11:39:31 am

Congratulations on the pin Chuck..

Seems like you've had a busy few weeks.

You know I dont think I ever saw your Halloween costume. What was it!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2014, 01:28:05 pm

Quote from: Kelda on November 15, 2014, 11:39:31 am

You know I dont think I ever saw your Halloween costume. What was it!?

I was Grumpy Cat!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2014, 01:30:52 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 14, 2014, 05:35:46 pm

Well, since zombies only eat brains, it would be a rather short meal.

*runs from Chuckie's blog*

 ::)

I'll explain it to you again.  Zombies don't eat brains.  The brain being reactivated is what causes a zombie.  If the zombie finds a victim and eats the brain, there is no brain left to 'reactivate', and therefor, no zombie apocalypse.

Zombies eat the flesh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 15, 2014, 01:36:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 15, 2014, 01:30:52 pm

 ::)

I'll explain it to you again.  Zombies don't eat brains.  The brain being reactivated is what causes a zombie.  If the zombie finds a victim and eats the brain, there is no brain left to 'reactivate', and therefor, no zombie apocalypse.

Zombies eat the flesh.

This is all so interesting!!

Thank you for explaining these vital biological facts, Chuck!

I wonder if zombies suffer from high cholesterol based on their animal flesh diet? Has any reliable scientific studies been done? Do they get heart attacks?
Maybe they should include some veggies in their diet to stay healthier?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2014, 04:51:33 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 15, 2014, 01:36:52 pm

I wonder if zombies suffer from high cholesterol based on their animal flesh diet? Has any reliable scientific studies been done? Do they get heart attacks?  Maybe they should include some veggies in their diet to stay healthier?

zombies don't give a damn, they're dead

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 16, 2014, 04:58:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!  I'm just relaxing for now, did the laundry already, and had lunch with the family. 

Dinner later, and then make the bed, put the laundry away, a watch TV.   No work on Monday (I took the day off) so I can sleep in again and do some more Christmas shopping.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 17, 2014, 10:00:54 am

Oh I want to see you in that outfit! Brilliant!

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2014, 03:27:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Luckily, rainy days, Mondays, and rainy Mondays don't affect me.  If they did, it would be a crappy day for me, it's really awful out there today.

slept in today, got some chores done, more Christmas shopping is done.

Hope is dry and sunny where you are!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2014, 07:53:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Yup, it's bowling night, and I hope tonight goes much better than last week!  I couldn't get a single game over 100!

Out of desperation, I cleaned my bowling ball tonight to see if that makes a difference.  let it soak in hot, soapy water to remove the oil from the lanes, and then scrubbed the finger holes out.

Couldn't hurt.  :laugh:

Work went well today, managed to stay on top of everything and get some more filing done.  I even managed to write out my Thanksgiving email, and saved it as a draft so I can send it on Friday, to remind my clients about the holiday hours next week.

Hope everyone is getting ready for the holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2014, 09:21:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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lmao!

This fits right now....we have a woman in the office who still thinks this commercial is funny, and every Wednesday she comes in and repeats it.  Ugh.

she's our own personal 'hump day camel'.    :laugh:

Bowling went better last night, but of course, sleep didn't.  LOL  I'll go to bed earlier tonight.

Hope everyone is doing well!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2014, 09:33:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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So how is everyone doing today?  Getting ready for the holiday next week?

My boss' assistant sent out an email regarding coverage for Wednesday and Friday.  There are only a few people out on Wednesday.  However, for Friday, it is just myself and one RM (Mary) and she'll be working from home.

:laugh:

It will be a nice, quiet day at the office!

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 20, 2014, 01:39:16 pm

Don't get caught up in office politics that day ;D You will end up hating yourself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2014, 04:10:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2014, 07:53:33 pm

Work went well today, managed to stay on top of everything and get some more filing done.  I even managed to write out my Thanksgiving email, and saved it as a draft so I can send it on Friday, to remind my clients about the holiday hours next week.

Hope everyone is getting ready for the holiday!

People still file stuff? I am amazed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on November 22, 2014, 01:57:38 pm

So, Thanksgiving is next Thursday right?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2014, 04:41:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hope that everyone has had a great weekend.

Spent Saturday doing some online shopping, and cleaning the apartment.  I wanted to give it a cleaning before the holiday, in case anyone comes over unexpectedly.


great temps here now, about 60ish or so, and sunny, so I have the windows up and fresh air coming in.  It feels nice.

Wednesday night I'll be making another pull apart pizza bread for Thanksgiving on Thursday.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2014, 04:42:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2014, 04:10:52 pm

People still file stuff? I am amazed!

Yup, we still do that here.

Quote from: Kelda on November 22, 2014, 01:57:38 pm

So, Thanksgiving is next Thursday right?

Yup, you're correct!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 23, 2014, 05:15:14 pm

Hey Chuck, you're gonna wear that apartment out before you know it with all that cleaning!!!   :o

One of these days, you're gonna fall through the floor, after you rubbed it thin enough to break!!   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 23, 2014, 05:34:19 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 23, 2014, 05:15:14 pm

Hey Chuck, you're gonna wear that apartment out before you know it with all that cleaning!!!   :o

One of these days, you're gonna fall through the floor, after you rubbed it thin enough to break!!   ::)

My sentiments exactly  ;D
I have just scrubbed the kitchen floor as my sister is visiting tomorow for a week. Probably 6 months since last time. I do vacuum it every few weeks and occasionally spot clean it. My sister chose the lino nearly 5 years ago and it does not show the dirt but then when scrubbing I find I am sometimes trying to clean the pattern >:(

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/kitchenfloor_zps5b3d4b35.jpg)

Now I am having to regain some energy to clean the bathroom but I did do that 10 days ago when I had visitors but not as well as I need to before big sister arrives.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2014, 06:22:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Lego Wondertwins.  LOL  How funny is that?

Got to work early and managed to finish everything and leave on time!  It was pretty busy today, and I suspect tomorrow will be the same.

Wednesday will be a toss up, and Friday will be dead.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2014, 06:23:38 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 23, 2014, 05:15:14 pm

Hey Chuck, you're gonna wear that apartment out before you know it with all that cleaning!!!   :o

One of these days, you're gonna fall through the floor, after you rubbed it thin enough to break!!   ::)

Quote from: brian on November 23, 2014, 05:34:19 pm

My sentiments exactly  ;D
I have just scrubbed the kitchen floor as my sister is visiting tomorow for a week. Probably 6 months since last time. I do vacuum it every few weeks and occasionally spot clean it. My sister chose the lino nearly 5 years ago and it does not show the dirt but then when scrubbing I find I am sometimes trying to clean the pattern >:(

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/kitchenfloor_zps5b3d4b35.jpg)

Now I am having to regain some energy to clean the bathroom but I did do that 10 days ago when I had visitors but not as well as I need to before big sister arrives.

Brian, I like the kitchen floor!

Sonja, mind your business.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2014, 06:19:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Looks like even super heroes give thanks!  ;D

Today was a pretty slow day, so I'm hoping that tomorrow is even slower!  :)

However, I shouldn't be greedy.  LOL

Things are going as planned for dinner at mom and dad's on Thursday, and we're up to about 12 people.  :o

I'm making the pull apart pizza bread as an appetizer, hope it turns out well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 25, 2014, 11:10:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2014, 06:19:52 pm

Looks like even super heroes give thanks!  ;D

You know, on my way home today, I overheard somebody say to someone else, "What are you doing for Thanksgiving?" Common enough at this time of year.

I didn't hear the response, but the thought popped into my head, I wonder what the reaction would be if someone got asked that question and replied, "Giving thanks"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2014, 01:38:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2014, 06:19:52 pm

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/bb/fd/2b/bbfd2b84570309dc5540914a7e63595a.jpg)

Seriously? - Oh myyyy....   ;)

At least Batman can bring his BF to the family gathering. Thinking about it, with only one woman in the superhero family (and of course, it has to be her to serve the bird, grmpf) I wonder who is with who at the table. ;D ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2014, 02:38:39 am

Strange coincidence, here you go. :laugh:
I posted on your blog about superheroes, logged off from BM and looked into my newspaper. I always start the paper from the back, so the first thing I saw was about - you wouldn't guess ;) - superheroes! :laugh:

One artist portrayed superheroes in style of old, Flemish painters.

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/super-flemish-superhelden-strumpfhosen_zps24abd23b.jpg)


I think superman is especially well done, with the floral pattern on his gown and the light/shadows:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/super-flemish-superman_zps22c3040a.jpg)


The artist also included other nerdy characters that aren't really superheroes, like Chubacca (sp?), Princess Leia and the Joker:

(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/super-flemish-joker_zps6f60709e.jpg)

Here are two links to galleries with lots more of it. Many photos are doubles, but in each gallery there are some which aren't included in the other.

http://www.stern.de/fotografie/sacha-goldberger-so-haben-sie-prinzessin-leia-noch-nie-gesehen-2155191.html (http://www.stern.de/fotografie/sacha-goldberger-so-haben-sie-prinzessin-leia-noch-nie-gesehen-2155191.html)


http://web.de/magazine/unterhaltung/kultur/superhelden-strumpfhosen-30221364 (http://web.de/magazine/unterhaltung/kultur/superhelden-strumpfhosen-30221364)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2014, 12:53:11 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2014, 02:38:39 am

I think superman is especially well done, with the floral pattern on his gown and the light/shadows:

Really. Take the "S" off the breast, and that blue brocade doublet would look fabulous on me for our Yule revel next month!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2014, 09:35:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Greetings from snowy NJ!  ;D

We didn't get what they predicted (6 inches)  I want to say we got maybe three or so.  Hopefully not too many people's travel plans got too screwed up and everyone got to where they belong.

We got to leave work early today (2:00 instead of 5:00) and I got home, took a nap, made myself some dinner, and plan to do some cleaning later on.

Making the pepperoni bread tomorrow, and then heading out to my parents' place for the crowded dinner.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2014, 09:40:25 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2014, 01:38:22 am

Seriously? - Oh myyyy....   ;)

At least Batman can bring his BF to the family gathering. Thinking about it, with only one woman in the superhero family (and of course, it has to be her to serve the bird, grmpf) I wonder who is with who at the table. ;D ;)

Well, here's another version.



(http://ifanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jsa-thanksgiving.jpg)

This one is the JSA (Justice Society of America) and appears to be more sexually mixed, I see two women seated at the table.  Wonder Woman and a blonde haired woman with a blue mask....possibly Liberty Belle?    Handling the turkey is Power Girl, with her ample bosom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 26, 2014, 10:59:07 pm

Funny that Superman, with all of his muscles, is just standing there empty-handed while the lady serves the turkey!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2014, 11:16:42 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 26, 2014, 10:59:07 pm

Funny that Superman, with all of his muscles, is just standing there empty-handed while the lady serves the turkey!

Everybody realizes that these superhero Thanksgivings are a parody of the famous Norman Rockwell painting, right? I believe it's called "Freedom from Want"?

Especially the first one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 27, 2014, 01:42:34 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 26, 2014, 11:16:42 pm

Everybody realizes that these superhero Thanksgivings are a parody of the famous Norman Rockwell painting, right? I believe it's called "Freedom from Want"?

Especially the first one.

Yes, I did. Eight years on BM, nine (virtual) Thanksgivings together - you bet I know that painting. Still have no idea how cranberry sauce tastes however. And I truly hope your pumpkin pies taste better than the horrible thing I made a year or two ago. After trying I gave it to my SIL; she and her family really liked it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 27, 2014, 04:00:08 am

Happy Thanks Giving to Chuck and all of my American Friends

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2014, 12:58:46 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 27, 2014, 01:42:34 am

Still have no idea how cranberry sauce tastes however.

The trouble there, of course, is that there are probably as many different ways to make a cranberry sauce as there are cooks who make it. And then there are cranberry "relishes," which I prefer, which often have other chopped fruits in addition to the cranberries (e.g., oranges, apples), and then there is what Paul calls a "chutney."

Quote

And I truly hope your pumpkin pies taste better than the horrible thing I made a year or two ago. After trying I gave it to my SIL; she and her family really liked it.

Same deal. Lots of different ways to make pumpkin pie. First there are different varieties of pumpkin, some sweet, some not so sweet. And the recipes can call for varying amounts of different spices. My mother used very little spice, so her pies were a bright orange in color. Other recipes use lots of spices, so the pie is a dark brown.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2014, 09:14:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://happy-thanksgiving2014.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HappyThanksgiving.jpg)


My thanksgiving.......I slept in, prepared my Pull Apart Pizza Bread, while it cooked I cleaned the apartment.  I swept, scrubbed, vacuumed, washed.....did everything but mop.

Had a great meal with the family.  Grin   It was a mix of traditional (turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, yams, green bean casserole, broccoli casserole) and Italian (ravioli, meatballs, sausage, pizza bread) and the desserts (pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, assortment of cheesecakes, cookies, pecan pie).
 ;D
stuffed!!


Now I'm home for the evening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2014, 09:17:28 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 27, 2014, 01:42:34 am

Yes, I did. Eight years on BM, nine (virtual) Thanksgivings together - you bet I know that painting. Still have no idea how cranberry sauce tastes however. And I truly hope your pumpkin pies taste better than the horrible thing I made a year or two ago. After trying I gave it to my SIL; she and her family really liked it.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2014, 12:58:46 pm

The trouble there, of course, is that there are probably as many different ways to make a cranberry sauce as there are cooks who make it. And then there are cranberry "relishes," which I prefer, which often have other chopped fruits in addition to the cranberries (e.g., oranges, apples), and then there is what Paul calls a "chutney."

Same deal. Lots of different ways to make pumpkin pie. First there are different varieties of pumpkin, some sweet, some not so sweet. And the recipes can call for varying amounts of different spices. My mother used very little spice, so her pies were a bright orange in color. Other recipes use lots of spices, so the pie is a dark brown.

I have to say, not a fan of cranberries, so I usually don't eat it.  As for pumpkin pie, I will eat it, but it's not a favorite of mine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2014, 09:18:18 pm

Quote from: ZK on November 27, 2014, 04:00:08 am

Happy Thanks Giving to Chuck and all of my American Friends

G'day mate!

Thanks so much!  The holiday is done, now on to Christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 27, 2014, 09:22:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2014, 09:17:28 pm

I have to say, not a fan of cranberries, so I usually don't eat it.  As for pumpkin pie, I will eat it, but it's not a favorite of mine.

Cranberries I like, but I didn't much care for pumpkin pie either until I tasted one with a lot more spice in it than my mother ordinarily used.  :-\  But it still isn't my favorite.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 29, 2014, 06:41:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 24, 2014, 06:23:38 pm

Sonja, mind your business.  LOL

OMG, the language!!!!   :o :o  >:( >:(

I'm shocked, I tell you. SHOCKED!!!!!!!


Where are your pearls, Chuck, I gotta clutch them!!!!!!   :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2014, 10:32:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Ah yes, it's time to start celebrating the multiple holidays.

Today was crazy at work!  Ugh.  I didn't get home until 6:30, traffic was horrible because of the rain, and then when I got home, a moving van was in my parking lot, blocking my space, so I had to go to visitor parking, and get all wet by the time I got to my building.

bleh!

Hope tomorrow is better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2014, 08:07:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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it's bowling night.

Today at work went much better than yesterday!  It's starting to get busy, there's a crunch to get everything done before the year's end.  We'll see how that goes!

:D :D

So far, I seem on top of everything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2014, 06:58:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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It's been cold and wet all day today, so lunch was a hot bowl of potato soup.  It was sooooooooooooooo good!

Busy busy busy today at work, but I managed to stay atop of it all.  I don't expect much of a break until the end of the year. 

Although I do have the next two Mondays off.  ;D   I think I'm gonna need them!

What's everyone else up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 03, 2014, 07:13:07 pm

Cool and wet here as well. 12'C at midday and suppose to keep falling.
I have just been on skype with a friend back in Sydney. He would be my oldest friend with whom I still keep in contact, we went to uni together in the early 1960's. We both became Geography teachers, not a lot in common as he has 4 children and I think 4 or 5 grand children. However two of his 3 sons are gay. We have not talked in probably over 6 months.
Howevr my main point is back in Sydney (he lives in the western suburbs) he was covered in perspiration as it is in the mid 30'sC.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2014, 06:18:21 pm

Quote from: brian on December 03, 2014, 07:13:07 pm

Cool and wet here as well. 12'C at midday and suppose to keep falling.   I have just been on skype with a friend back in Sydney. He would be my oldest friend with whom I still keep in contact, we went to uni together in the early 1960's. We both became Geography teachers, not a lot in common as he has 4 children and I think 4 or 5 grand children. However two of his 3 sons are gay. We have not talked in probably over 6 months.  Howevr my main point is back in Sydney (he lives in the western suburbs) he was covered in perspiration as it is in the mid 30'sC.

Oh, Skype.  I have't skyped with anyone in a while.  I started a while ago, and then just stopped.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 04, 2014, 07:15:29 pm

I skype with my sister every morning, sometimes for 30 minutes or more. Marvellous, free yet it would cost a fortune by phone. Even using it to call a phone is cheap. When I first moved to NZ I had to regularly call government departments back in Australia and it would have been very expensive the way they often put you on hold. The company which ran my Yellowstone Coach trip does not believe in email, says it is too impersonal. I was thankful for skype then and I also had to ring Amtrak to change one of my bookings because the online service would not allow a change.
I am very grateful for skype  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on December 06, 2014, 02:54:07 pm

I'm going to the Seniors Christmas Dinner at the local Legion tomorrow.  Star ted going with my parents years ago and after they passed went with some neighbors and now I are one (senior).  One good thing is that it's early in the day and we can be home early.  Only annoying thing is that Sunday is one of my days off and now I'll have to get dressed! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2014, 07:22:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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How is everyone doing?

I'm off work tomorrow, and I'm using that day to clear up the final stuff I need for Christmas.  By tomorrow, everything will be wrapped and the apartment decorated.  I've been doing it in bits and pieces, and everything will be done by Monday.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2014, 07:24:41 pm

Quote from: brian on December 04, 2014, 07:15:29 pm

I skype with my sister every morning, sometimes for 30 minutes or more. Marvellous, free yet it would cost a fortune by phone. Even using it to call a phone is cheap. When I first moved to NZ I had to regularly call government departments back in Australia and it would have been very expensive the way they often put you on hold. The company which ran my Yellowstone Coach trip does not believe in email, says it is too impersonal. I was thankful for skype then and I also had to ring Amtrak to change one of my bookings because the online service would not allow a change.
I am very grateful for skype  ;D

I've liked it the times I've used it, but I don't know why it hasn't 'caught on' with me.

Quote from: bentgyro on December 06, 2014, 02:54:07 pm

I'm going to the Seniors Christmas Dinner at the local Legion tomorrow.  Star ted going with my parents years ago and after they passed went with some neighbors and now I are one (senior).  One good thing is that it's early in the day and we can be home early.  Only annoying thing is that Sunday is one of my days off and now I'll have to get dressed! ;D

LOL @ getting dressed on Sunday.  I hope you have a good time at the dinner!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2014, 07:25:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2014, 07:22:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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How is everyone doing?

I'm off work tomorrow, and I'm using that day to clear up the final stuff I need for Christmas.  By tomorrow, everything will be wrapped and the apartment decorated.  I've been doing it in bits and pieces, and everything will be done by Monday.

:)

Umm..... I hesitat to ask......but does your "decoration" mean even more bloody things in the bathroom...?  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 08, 2014, 07:54:17 pm

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"You've been very naughty, Chuck."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2014, 08:08:52 pm

 ::) ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2014, 09:11:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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The weekend was very productive, and it was great having today off.  ;D

Apartment is cleaned, decorations up, all holiday gifts are wrapped and ready to go.  :)

I have next Monday off as well, so this means the rest of the month are 4-day work weeks. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2014, 09:13:14 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 08, 2014, 07:25:06 pm

Umm..... I hesitat to ask......but does your "decoration" mean even more bloody things in the bathroom...?  ::)

Quote from: southendmd on December 08, 2014, 07:54:17 pm

(http://www.thedistractionnetwork.com/images/dumb-costumes-214.jpg)
"You've been very naughty, Chuck."

I can see two people who will be crossed off the 'can visit any time' list.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 09, 2014, 06:03:09 pm

Which is likely to save our lives...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2014, 09:53:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Why the confusion?   Yesterday during a lull in the workday, I went to the closet and got the decorations to put out for Hanukkah.  There is a gelt bowl shaped like a star of David, some dreidels, an electric menorah, and a wall decoration in the shape of a star of David.

There are instructions on the wall, "How to properly light the Hanukkah Menorah".....next to that is the star of David wall hanging that says "Happy Chanukah".

Why are there various ways to spell "Hanukkah"?

I'm reminded of a routine by Rita Rudner, a commediennne, who once said:  "My husband and I just put up our Christmas tree....well, I should clarify....we're Jewish, but we celebrate Christmas, and will continue to do so until the Jews can agree on how to spell Chanukah."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 11, 2014, 05:28:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2014, 09:53:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.foregolfproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/Confused-Figure-with-Question-Marks.jpg)


Why the confusion?   Yesterday during a lull in the workday, I went to the closet and got the decorations to put out for Hanukkah.  There is a gelt bowl shaped like a star of David, some dreidels, an electric menorah, and a wall decoration in the shape of a star of David.

There are instructions on the wall, "How to properly light the Hanukkah Menorah".....next to that is the star of David wall hanging that says "Happy Chanukah".

Why are there various ways to spell "Hanukkah"?

I'm reminded of a routine by Rita Rudner, a commediennne, who once said:  "My husband and I just put up our Christmas tree....well, I should clarify....we're Jewish, but we celebrate Christmas, and will continue to do so until the Jews can agree on how to spell Chanukah."

 :laugh: :laugh:

I'm guessing the reason is that the first sound in the Hebrew word doesn't exist in English (or Swedish for that matter) and therefore doesn't have a "correct" spelling.

It's the "ch"-sound, deep in your throat. Same as "ch" in German, or "j" in Spanish.

I've noticed that the Americans tend to pronounce the sound as an "h" instead, both in Hebrew and Spanish words. Like, you pronounce Juan "Huan", and Channuka "Hannuka".

So, maybe out of linguistic laziness? LOL

I'm guessing that people who pronounce with and "h" in the beginning, also tend to spell it that way. Hence the confustion.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2014, 09:29:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luqBb-SaipU/TnbisOIXnxI/AAAAAAAAAfc/UtALYQhleos/s320/christmas-tree-1.gif)

A lot going on today!

;D

It's Friday, it's pay day, it's "decorate your cubicle day" and it's our holiday luncheon.  :)

Nice way to end the week, and I'm off on Monday as well!  :)

Monday at work is a 'cookie exchange', people are supposed to bake cookies, and then exchange them with each other.

I'll miss that, but I'm debating baking some cookies on Monday and bringing them to work on Tuesday just to share.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 12, 2014, 04:27:59 pm

But then you won't get any cookies in return!!!!    :o :o :o

What's the point of sharing cookies if you don't get any in return???

That's a highly philosophical question, right up there with "what's the meaning of life" and the theodicy problem.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2014, 07:41:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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I had a great time at the office holiday luncheon yesterday, and was able to get all work finished by 4:00, so I left on time.  :)

I have no plans this weekend, so it will be a relaxing one.  The only thing I plan to do is maybe shop for an ugly Christmas sweater, and get Christmas stamps for my cards. 

Spent today in bed for a bit, did some light cleaning, and watched some more episodes of "Charmed".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2014, 07:41:44 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 12, 2014, 04:27:59 pm

But then you won't get any cookies in return!!!!    :o :o :o

What's the point of sharing cookies if you don't get any in return???

That's a highly philosophical question, right up there with "what's the meaning of life" and the theodicy problem.

Well, I decided not to bake cookies this weekend, not because I won't get any in exchange, but because I just wasn't in the mood.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2014, 06:22:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.treetopia.com/v/vspfiles/assets/productpage/custphotos/customer-photo_rainbow-christmas-tree_2.jpg)


Yes, that's a real Christmas tree, and no, it is NOT mine.  LOL

Work was busy today, the 'year-end' crunch is here, in full force.  Bleh!

At least I'm ready for the holidays.  That is a blessing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2014, 07:16:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://queermusicheritage.com/DEC2004/xmaswreath.jpg)


Work was busy again today, ugh!  It was non-stop from when I got there to when I left. 

Tomorrow is ugly sweater day, and yes I have one to wear.  I'll post pics tomorrow.

Going to be a busy weekend, I have to do laundry on Friday, shopping and White Elephant party on Saturday, and baking on Sunday.

and damn, Thursday is Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2014, 12:36:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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Ah.............TGIF!

Why the envelops?  Because as of this morning all my Christmas cards are finally mailed. *whew*

I am usually much more timely with them, I have no idea what the hold-up was this year.   Anyway, I'm glad they're out and as of 1PM today, on their way to their recipients. 

:)

I did my laundry tonight, because this weekend is going to be busy!  I have a white elephant tomorrow night, and then I'm baking brownies on Sunday to take to bowling on Tuesday.

I've decided I'm going to make Buffalo Chicken Crescent Puffs to bring to the white elephant party


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 20, 2014, 02:08:40 pm

Your card came today! :D
Thanks so much, sweetie :-*. Brokie-mail always makes my day. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2014, 02:17:55 pm

You mailed them today???!!!  :o

I got mine several days ago!!!

The US postservice must have access to a time machine!!!   ;D


Thanks, honey  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2014, 03:15:08 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2014, 02:17:55 pm

You mailed them today???!!!  :o

I got mine several days ago!!!

The US postservice must have access to a time machine!!!   ;D

Thanks, honey  :-*

 ::) ::) ::) ::)

Obviously, the international ones went out perhaps a week and half ago.

glad you both liked them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2014, 01:27:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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The White Elephant party last night was a blast.  Good food, good drinks, good friends, good times!

;D

I have some light cleaning to do around the apartment, and then lunch with the family, and then I'm spending time baking some brownies to take to bowling on Tuesday for the holidays.  :)

Hoping that the week coming for work is a slow one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on December 22, 2014, 03:49:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2014, 09:29:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luqBb-SaipU/TnbisOIXnxI/AAAAAAAAAfc/UtALYQhleos/s320/christmas-tree-1.gif)

A lot going on today!

;D

It's Friday, it's pay day, it's "decorate your cubicle day" and it's our holiday luncheon.  :)

Nice way to end the week, and I'm off on Monday as well!  :)

Monday at work is a 'cookie exchange', people are supposed to bake cookies, and then exchange them with each other.

I'll miss that, but I'm debating baking some cookies on Monday and bringing them to work on Tuesday just to share.

:)

I'd totally love you as a coworker Chuck!

And I also received my Card - thankyou v much! Always feels like I'm getting a card from Rich at the same time :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2014, 11:22:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://queermusicheritage.com/DEC2004/xmaswreath.jpg)


Hope that everyone is doing well.

Tonight is the last night of bowling before the holidays, but it's my night off, so I won't be there.  I had intended to make brownies and bring them anyway, but that didn't work right.  Not sure what happened, but they just didn't turn out at all!  Oh well!!!  I'lll get to bed a a usual time tonight.

Didn't sleep so well last night, and woke up before the alarm, but it was still dark.  Turned to my clock to see what time it was, and the clock was off.  I got up, and found my apartment had no power.  Looked out the window, and some of the traffic lights were out, so a portion of the town was out of power.

I called my parents and asked them to drop by the apartment at 9:30 to make sure power was restored, and if not, to take my food to their place so I wouldn't lose it all.  They called to say when they got to the apartment, power was back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2014, 11:24:07 am

Quote from: Kelda on December 22, 2014, 03:49:52 pm

I'd totally love you as a coworker Chuck!

And I also received my Card - thankyou v much! Always feels like I'm getting a card from Rich at the same time :)

Ah....yes.  I must say, the cards I gave out this year are not the same brand that he gave.  He used to send Leanin' Tree cards.

That being said, I felt the card was 'western' enough to evoke that memory.  I'm glad it did for you.  You're not the only one who has said they feel like they get a card from Rich when I send mine out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2014, 10:00:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://thembusam.com/2014/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/112.jpg)

Checking in from the office.....no 'bigwigs' around today, early dismissal (3:00) and right now Lite FM is playing one of my fave Christmas songs -  Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson.

I've already got a bunch of stuff done, to make sure I can leave early, as I'm supposed to.  LOL

When I get home I need to bake some brownies, and meatballs and tortellini for Christmas lunch.  :)

Mom only knows I'm doing the brownies.  She wasn't planning on any Italian food for Christmas, but I had to have it.  LOL

So I figured, why not supply it?

Hope you all have a great holiday season, no matter which holiday your celebrating.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 24, 2014, 04:10:21 pm

Happy Christmas Chuck and all others who read here.

I do not have your email. I know you gave me your phone number when I visited NYC but do not know what happened to it.
More and more of my friends are dropping cards and sending email at Christmas . Means less and less cards to use for decoration. I guess it saves money, especially my Australian friends.
It is now after 7am on Christmas day in Australia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2014, 05:12:12 pm

Merry Christmas Brian!! And to all in the West, a happy Christmas Eve!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2014, 10:17:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608029784539204280&pid=15.1)

So why the animated stripper?  LOL

Little bit of an explanation.  That is "Bonnie".  Bonnie is a character from the cartoon Family Guy, and the wife of police officer Joe Swanson.  Joe met Bonnie when a raid took place on the strip joint she worked at.  Of course, they fell in love, and she quit stripping and married Joe.

In a flashback episode, we see them meet, as the song "Africa" by Toto is playing.

Well the radio is on in the office, and Christmas music is gone, and "Africa" just started to play, and I immediately thought of Bonnnie.  LOL

Christmas was good, if tiring, and of course, I feel like I didn't sleep enough last night.

At work now, been here for over 2 hours, and have had no emails or phone calls.  LOL  Nice slow day so far!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2014, 11:16:39 am

Oh, at first I thought you were going to say your family went out for some entertainment after Christmas dinner! That Toto song is really iconic. I remember playing it for my daughter and we started dancing in the kitchen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2014, 11:44:36 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2014, 11:16:39 am

Oh, at first I thought you were going to say your family went out for some entertainment after Christmas dinner!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Family day at the strip club!  I can just see us taking 1 year old Trenton and getting him an early start!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2014, 11:16:39 am

That Toto song is really iconic. I remember playing it for my daughter and we started dancing in the kitchen.

I will say, I really like that song.  I'll start rocking my head and singing along if I hear it.

Almost been at the office for 4 hours, still no emails or calls from clients.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2014, 02:35:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 26, 2014, 11:44:36 am

Almost been at the office for 4 hours, still no emails or calls from clients.  :laugh:

It's now 1:30.  Been at the office for 6 1/2 hours.  I've had maybe 3 emails from clients,  and 0 phone calls.  LOL

*fingers crossed for early dismissal at 3:00)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2014, 04:13:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://lesserevillife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/baby-pic.jpg)

Time for the post holiday blues to start sinking in.  LOL

To be honest, it's not so bad at the moment, but I am bummed out that radio is not playing Christmas music.  LOL  Actually, the station we listen to at work fades them out easily, now we hear one maybe every ten songs, and they're more like "Winter Wonderland" or  maybe songs about the Christmas tree, as those are still up, but songs about Santa and reindeer and such are gone.

I've been instructed not to take down anything until Jan 6th, which is the Epiphany.

We did get to leave work early on Friday, and this week we'll leave the office early on Wednesday, and I'm sure Friday again.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 29, 2014, 06:13:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2014, 04:13:04 pm

I've been instructed not to take down anything until Jan 6th, which is the Epiphany.

Of course

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 29, 2014, 06:20:06 pm

Am at Sydney Airport waiting to board the Emirates flight to Christchurch. Cannot get into DCF, not sure if DCF or the airport is the problem but obviously can get in here.  Could not get into IMDB either to report on my viewing of Mr Turner yesterday.
 Will keep trying but supposte be boarding in about 15 minutes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 29, 2014, 06:24:38 pm

Just discovered the airport has blocked DCF but not Bettermost. How bizarre.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 29, 2014, 10:29:48 pm

That is bizarre, but I'm excited to hear your thoughts on Mr. Turner. It didn't play in Denver at all, despite being named one of the best films of the year!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2014, 10:14:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://lesserevillife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/baby-pic.jpg)

I'm keeping the pic of the baby today, because I think he's too cute.

;D

So far it appears to be another slow day at work.  I left my normal time yesterday, but the people I report to left early, so I was able to relax a bit and just enjoy the afternoon.

;D

I ran to the market and got the stuff I need to make my strombolis, and I'm aleady ready.  I can just shoot home after work tomorrow, have a light supper, and then head out to the party!

I love it when a plan comes together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2014, 10:18:51 am

Quote from: brian on December 29, 2014, 06:13:59 pm

Of course

I usually don't listen to that "Little Christmas" or "Epiphany" stuff, and take everything down when I feel like it.  This year, however, with the weekend so close to NYE and NYD, it just seems too soon to take it down that weekend, so my stuff will stay up a little longer.

Quote from: brian on December 29, 2014, 06:20:06 pm

Am at Sydney Airport waiting to board the Emirates flight to Christchurch.  Cannot get into DCF, not sure if DCF or the airport is the problem but obviously can get in here.  Could not get into IMDB either to report on my viewing of Mr Turner yesterday.   Will keep trying but supposte be boarding in about 15 minutes.

DCF wasn't having any problems yesterday.

Quote from: brian on December 29, 2014, 06:24:38 pm

Just discovered the airport has blocked DCF but not Bettermost. How bizarre.

I wonder why that was happening.  Either way, at least you know it was the airport.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2014, 09:34:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/414705main_image_1555_946-710.jpg)

Here at the office, hoping for a quiet day!   Yesterday was a little on the busy side, but I did manage to get everything done.  Today I hope to do the same!

Leave at 3:00, maybe take a nap, cook my strombolis, and go to my party.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2015, 02:25:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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all went according to plan yesterday.  :)  I got to leave work at 3:00, picked up some liquor, took a nap, baked the Stromboli, got to the party on time, and had a lot of fun.

Didn't sleep in as long as I would've liked, but that's ok.  Maybe catch a nap today.

Spent the morning cleaning the apartment, getting things in order, getting rid of some things I no longer need, and will start 2015 with a fresh start.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2015, 08:45:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://www.corynikkel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sleepy-Person.jpg)

Yup, that pic pretty much describes how I feel.

I didn't sleep well last night, and I went to work feeling exhausted.

Despite that, I managed to get to work on time, and it was very slow.  At work for 6 hours, I had 3 emails and no phone calls, and I left the office at 3.  I managed to get about 90% of the year-end stuff done that I wanted to, and the rest will easily be done by Monday.

Plan to do some shopping on Saturday, need some calendars, and maybe some new music.  We'll see.   Other than that, a nice, quiet weekend ahead of me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2015, 05:35:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://blogs-images.forbes.com/kateashford/files/2014/11/GiftCards.jpg)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Why is it when you have no money, everything you want to buy is right there, but when you have gift cards, you can't find anything?

I got $400.00 in gift cards, and I wanted to go out and get two new pairs of shoes, and a new pair of sneakers.  Of course, I went to a few different stores, and found nothing.

::)

I may go out again tomorrow and try again.

I did manage to get three new calendars, 2 for work and one for home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2015, 06:13:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-552di7qGV2A/UGGQ6aVvi7I/AAAAAAAAIyY/cU0gPdYsKLI/s1600/3.jpg)

Yup, the holidays are gone and it's back to 5 day work weeks now.

but the 19th we do have a Monday off!  :)

Un-decorated the cubicle, packed the holiday stuff away, finished with the year-end filing, and already have jumped on some things to be done, so I'm really on top of stuff.

I even got a new calendar for my apartment.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2015, 12:32:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-552di7qGV2A/UGGQ6aVvi7I/AAAAAAAAIyY/cU0gPdYsKLI/s1600/3.jpg)

Yeah, I figured I'd keep the grind pic for today too.  LOL

Bowling tonight, first time since just before Christmas, but I was off that week, so I'll be really out of practice.

:laugh:

Snowing here.  I'm sure it won't accumulate too much, but it looks pretty.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 06, 2015, 12:46:51 pm

Hi Chuck!

That pic is appropriate for me tomorrow   :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2015, 03:38:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://loneswimmer.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/cold.gif)

Oh my, but it is cold here today!

Colder than a wiccan practioner's mammery gland!  LOL   :laugh:

Tonight it's supposed to go down to 10 degrees!  Ugh!  tomorrow warms up to 33, and chance of snow in the morning.  Not much accumulation, but enough to cause issues.  LOL

No big plans this weekend, other than to 'undecorate' the apartment.  Then rest of the weekend is mine.

The following weekend will be 'family time', with dad's bday on Wednesday, and mine on Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2015, 11:16:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/files/2010/09/Let-it-snow-thumb-250x3751.png)

TGIF Friends!

Got to work early today, despite the snow that was falling, and got all my banking stuff done.  Yup, it was pay day too.  LOL

It was a quiet day, was able to get stuff done, and was very glad when 4:30 showed on the clock!

Not much going on this weekend, just un-decorating the apartment, and resting.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Katie77 on January 10, 2015, 07:50:11 am

What a vastly different kind of life we lead......I have never in my life and probably never will, travel through or go to work while its snowing......

Keep yourself warm, mate...while I try and keep myself cool here.......xx

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2015, 03:38:09 pm

Hey Chuck!
For some reason (I wonder how come  ::)), I thought of you when I saw the name of this....


http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pearl-clutcher


 8) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2015, 03:45:31 pm

And while I'm at it, here's a knitted zombie for you!


(http://makemeow.com/assets/100713_zombie-sitting.jpg)


 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2015, 08:12:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/satisfied-man-okay-sign-12922386.jpg)


Yup, I'm satisfied with today.   :)

Went to bed at midnight, woke at 9:30, spent some time online, got the hair cut, 'undecorated' the apartment and put it all away, got some shopping done, and some cleaning around the apartment, it's looking less cluttered.

Tomorrow is the usual visit with the family and laundry, and then the new week starts.  Oh, and that brings a three-day weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2015, 08:13:33 pm

Quote from: Katie77 on January 10, 2015, 07:50:11 am

What a vastly different kind of life we lead......I have never in my life and probably never will, travel through or go to work while its snowing......

Keep yourself warm, mate...while I try and keep myself cool here.......xx

I'm keeping myself warm, thanks!  ;D

As for driving in snow, I have a 4 wheel drive, and that's not something that bothers me, I'm used to it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2015, 08:16:51 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2015, 03:38:09 pm

Hey Chuck!
For some reason (I wonder how come  ::)), I thought of you when I saw the name of this....

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pearl-clutcher

 8) :laugh:

Hmmmm........a sweater covered in penises.  LOL  No, thanks!

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2015, 03:45:31 pm

And while I'm at it, here's a knitted zombie for you!


(http://makemeow.com/assets/100713_zombie-sitting.jpg)

;D

I never pictured you to be the knitting type!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 10, 2015, 08:50:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2015, 08:16:51 pm

Hmmmm........a sweater covered in penises.  LOL  No, thanks!

Well, it wasn't so much the sweater itself as the name of it!  :D

Quote

I never pictured you to be the knitting type!  LOL

Oh, I've done a fair amount of knitting and crocheting in my days.

But the knitted zombie I found on google. You want me to make you one?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 11, 2015, 07:12:11 pm

Come to think of it, maybe I could knit you a new shower curtain?   8)

I'm sure I can find plastic yarn for it.

Not sure what it's gonna look like, but it can't be any worse than what you already have!  ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2015, 08:16:44 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2015, 08:50:35 pm

Well, it wasn't so much the sweater itself as the name of it!  :D

Yes, I got that.  ;)

Quote from: Sason on January 10, 2015, 08:50:35 pm

Oh, I've done a fair amount of knitting and crocheting in my days.

But the knitted zombie I found on google. You want me to make you one?  ;D

Nah, I don't need a knitted zombie, but thanks.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2015, 08:17:36 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 11, 2015, 07:12:11 pm

Come to think of it, maybe I could knit you a new shower curtain?   8)

I'm sure I can find plastic yarn for it.

Not sure what it's gonna look like, but it can't be any worse than what you already have!  ::) ;D

Somehow, I don't feel that yarn would be an appropriate material for a shower curtain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2015, 08:23:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://operationwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/laundry-help-hand-pile.jpg)

Yup!  Laundry day!

Thankfully, I don't produce that much laundry to do! 

Was a good weekend, got everything accomplished that I wanted to, and I'm ready for the new week to begin tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 12, 2015, 01:37:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 11, 2015, 08:23:17 pm

(http://operationwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/laundry-help-hand-pile.jpg)

Oh yes.

Quote

Thankfully, I don't produce that much laundry to do! 

Lucky you! I have the feeling my family produces that much laundry every single day, lol. My oldest daughter is the worst because she additionally has four or five sets of sports clothes every week. And the sports outfits are sooo stinky, ugh. Where are the days when even her feet were so tiny and cute I wanted to kiss them all the time? :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2015, 08:45:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/if-monday-had-a-face.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

why do weekends pass by soooo quickly, and then Mondays last forever?  LOL

Anyway the 'wintery mix' we were supposed to have today was just rain in the end, which is fine for me, it means all the road salt is washed off the car.  :)

Should be a quiet week, and the weekend I have a 'brunch' to go to for my birthday, and dad's birthday.

Weekend after that, it's the US National Championships.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2015, 08:46:04 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 12, 2015, 01:37:32 am

Lucky you! I have the feeling my family produces that much laundry every single day, lol. My oldest daughter is the worst because she additionally has four or five sets of sports clothes every week. And the sports outfits are sooo stinky, ugh. Where are the days when even her feet were so tiny and cute I wanted to kiss them all the time? :laugh:

haahahaaa..... I suspect those days are long gone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 12, 2015, 09:09:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 12, 2015, 08:45:17 pm

Weekend after that, it's the US National Championships.  :)

Which Championships could that be?   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2015, 07:36:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Ig6VXlDkY/UBfCa-EF-5I/AAAAAAAADcI/ehFFQrVZ-zM/s400/guy_bowling-13517.gif)

Ahyup!  It's bowling night again!

I'm hoping that it will be an early night.  One of our teammates and our alternate are out of town, so it's just Frank and I.  :)  I'm hoping the team we're playing is missing someone, so it will be a nice, early night!  :)

Another busy day today at work, but I got all the important stuff accomplished and I think everything was done when I left.  If not, it will still be there tomorrow! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2015, 07:41:05 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 12, 2015, 09:09:11 pm

Which Championships could that be?   ::)

Silly boy, need you ask?



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2015, 12:48:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://halloweenculture.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/tgif.jpg?w=600)

I am so glad it's the weekend!  Tomorrow I plan on sleeping in and probably never leaving the apartment.  LOL  Just a day to relax.

Sunday is a breakfast for me and dad for our birthdays.

Monday is a holiday, I'm thinking I may go to see "Selma", it is the appropriate day for it.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 17, 2015, 01:15:34 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 12, 2015, 01:37:32 am

Where are the days when even her feet were so tiny and cute I wanted to kiss them all the time? :laugh:

Don't worry, it will come again when you're a grandmother. Sometimes I think my grandchildren are competing in the "Cutest Kid of the Year" competition!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2015, 07:09:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/satisfied-man-okay-sign-12922386.jpg)

Nice Saturday!  Slept in, did a mini-Charmed marathon, light shopping, cleaning the place, apartment now smells like split pea soup, which was made in my crockpot, and now relaxing for the evening.

Hope you're all having a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2015, 06:21:34 pm

"King Holiday" by King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew

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King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew ~ King Holiday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17DpFraXZ4c)



King Holiday is an R&B/Hip hop single released in January 1986 by the King Dream Chorus and Holiday Crew. Composed by Phillip Jones, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Bill Adler, it was released in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which was first celebrated as a national holiday in the United States on January 20, 1986. All proceeds from the single were donated to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. The single peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

The project was spearheaded by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s youngest son Dexter Scott King, who is credited as the song's executive producer.

"King Holiday" was produced by Phillip Jones and Kurtis Blow. The song features:

King Dream Chorus (vocalists)

El DeBarge
Whitney Houston
Stacy Lattisaw
Lisa Lisa with Full Force
Teena Marie
Menudo
Stephanie Mills
New Edition
James "J.T." Taylor (from Kool & the Gang)

Holiday Crew (rappers)

Kurtis Blow
The Fat Boys
Grandmaster Melle Mel
Run–D.M.C.
Whodini



Once a year we celebrate -  Washington and Lincoln on their birthdates.
And now a third name is added to the list,  A man of peace, "Drum Major for justice".
Now every January on the third Monday,  We pay homage to the man who paved the way
For Freedom, Justice and Equality,  To make the world a better place for you and me.
It's a holiday! It's a gathering!   For the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King!

Dr. King tried to love somebody.   Do you wanna love somebody?
For his sake put your hate away, Take a day...   Take a day to love somebody.
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way.   Everybody love somebody now.
Everybody sing for Martin Luther King.   Let freedom ring for Martin Luther King!

Holiday! Holiday! King Holiday!   Not a day just for some,
It's a day for everyone.
He had a dream now it's up to you.
He had a dream now it's up to you.   To see it through, To make it come true!

Who do we thank for teaching us   That we all have the strensth to love?
we thank the Prince of Non-Violence for  showing um the way.
How do we show the children of today   How do live together at one?
We'll sing of a King   And his words will light all of our tomorrows.

Dr. King tried to love somebody.   Do you wanna love somebody?
For his sake put your hate away, Take a day...   Take a day to love somebody.
Don't play on the Holiday, work to find a better way.   Everybody love somebody now.
Everybody sing for Martin Luther King.   Let freedom ring for Martin Luther King!

Listen children of today, Don't think love has gone away.  It's in your hearts and minds
How long? Not long? New day will shine, if we just take the chance.
His love will glow. Open up the windows!

Let the hero shine   Every day in your life,  Yours and mine.  Everybody shine.
For the future generation, Dr. King's medication,  For successful operation, is PEACE FOR EVERY NATION!

Sing! Celebrate!
Sing! Sing! Celebrate!
For a King Celebrate!
Sing! Sing! Celebrate!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2015, 06:29:01 pm

 Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone?  I hope you had a great weekend!!

I originally planned on seeing "Selma" today, it seemed appropriate to do so.  However, the weather screwed those plans up royally.

Yesterday all day we had an icy rain in the area.  According to the news, there were over 400 accidents in the state that day, despite many announcements for people to stay home.  My family opted to stay home and not face the weather, so we're all safe.  There were at least two multiple car pile-ups that closed highways.

So that meant Sunday became my rest day.  Today became the laundry day, which meant I couldn't see Selma today.

Oh well!

Spending the rest of the evening relaxing before work returns tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2015, 05:19:34 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E7ik4q_NXFA/TJ8ELUxvzXI/AAAAAAAABCI/MLKxbkE5Ons/s1600/bearhug2.jpg)

Yeah, more bear hugs today, because I'm in that kind of mood.  LOL

Thank God today was a slow day at work.  Both my coworkers called out sick, so I was responsible for everything today.

However, while email volume remained what it usually is, the  phone calls were almost non-existant, so  that  helped a great deal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2015, 10:35:54 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.rboltphotography.com.s3.amazonaws.com/prints/main/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

Well, we were supposed to have snow today, but so far, no snow show!  LOL 

However, this weekend we're supposed to have a big storm.  Not sure if it will happen or not, but I'm planning to be ready.  Shopping and laundry will be done on Friday, this way, I can spend the whole weekend in the apartment if I choose to.

:D :D :D

I do think I'll pick up the ingredients needed to make some meatballs.  Since I won't be at home, I can have my own Italian meal on Sunday.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2015, 09:32:03 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.2ndwind.org/images/memorial-candle.jpg)

Remembering Heath Ledger today.

Hope that everyone is having a good day.  It was a good day today, wasn't too busy, and I stayed on top of everything.

Tomorrow is Friday, and pay day.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2015, 09:54:47 pm

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Remember you today Jackie!  I hope you're looking down on us and laughing at our antics.

It was a good day at work, I finished everything I needed to, and left with a clean desk.  :)

I did my laundry tonight, because weather is supposed to be so crappy.   I intend on cleaning the place, and watching more Charmed, and the US National Figure Skating Championships.

;D

what's up with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2015, 04:21:15 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.rboltphotography.com.s3.amazonaws.com/prints/main/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

It's a marshmallow world in the winter!  Well, at least it is today in NJ.  We have about 4 inches of snow on the ground here.  :)

Slept in, did some cleaning in the apartment, made my meatballs, cleared the snow off the car and around the car, about to start making some buffalo chicken, and currently watching the US National Figure Skating Championships.  Pairs and Ice Dance today, and then the ladies tonight from 8-11.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2015, 03:29:58 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.rboltphotography.com.s3.amazonaws.com/prints/main/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

More snow is apparently coming, so I'm keeping the pic.  :)

Ashley Wagner won the US National Figure Skating Championships yesterday.  I'm not a big fan of hers, but she skated great, so I can't be negative about it, she fought for that win.

Men skate today 4 - 6.

Pretty quiet day here today, which is good...nice and relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 25, 2015, 07:02:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2015, 06:13:47 pm

I even got a new calendar for my apartment.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ryEI2WVVL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

I got that as a book last Christmas!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 26, 2015, 07:12:18 pm

Hey Mate

I see on the news a huge storm is heading your way. Keep safe on the them roads if you do have to venture out and about

Cheers

Matthew

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2015, 09:10:31 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.rboltphotography.com.s3.amazonaws.com/prints/main/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

OH boy!  We've got about 3 inches or so on the ground now, and it seems like the snow has stopped.  However, between 10 - 12 tonight is when the worst is expected....heavy snow and gale force winds.  It will be interesting to see what happens next.

Everyone in the path of this storm, stay safe!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2015, 09:14:32 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 25, 2015, 07:02:26 pm

I got that as a book last Christmas!!!

There are some cute guys on that calendar, Kelda!   Cute animals too!   :laugh:

Quote from: ZK on January 26, 2015, 07:12:18 pm

Hey Mate

I see on the news a huge storm is heading your way. Keep safe on the them roads if you do have to venture out and about

Cheers

Matthew

G'day Matthew!!!

Yeah, we have a biggie coming our way.   NYC and NJ is under a state of emergency.  I already got word 30 minutes ago that our bank is closed tomorrow, so I have the day off. 

Not even leaving the apartment tomorrow.  My fridge and cabinets are stocked, phone is charged, extra water in the kitchen, and warm clothes are ready.   I'm all set, so no worries!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2015, 08:19:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

Day off today, it was nice!  :)

Slept in, cleaned the car and shoveled, Charmed mini-marathon, did some cleaning around the apartment.

Don't want to go to work tomorrow, but oh well!  At least it's mid-week already.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2015, 08:00:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone today?

back to work today, and it went pretty well. 

I paid a few bills, mailed my rent check, and now I'm going to get through Thursday.  I took Friday off, so I need to make sure everything is good for Friday, and that my cubicle is as clean as it can be.

:)

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 29, 2015, 06:07:29 pm

The snow wasn't as bad as expected in NYC and NJ in the end was it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2015, 07:49:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://venturebeat.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/anticipation.jpg?w=558&h=9999&crop=0)

:)   Today is my Friday.  I have off tomorrow, and I plan on getting some things done in the a.m., and then heading into NYC.

the cubicle is clean, and I'm looking forward to a few days off work.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2015, 03:01:43 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 29, 2015, 06:07:29 pm

The snow wasn't as bad as expected in NYC and NJ in the end was it?

No, it wasn't.  The storm turned, and Boston area got a lot of snow, but we didn't.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2015, 03:07:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/nyc-dredge-main.jpg)

Had a great time seeing Brokies last night!   Dinner with Paul, Lisa, Chrissi,  Monika, Teresa, Meryl, and then some drinks afterwards.  :)

Back again later this afternoon, to see them again, plus more....I believe Sue, her husband, Kell, and John are joining us as well.  :)  Looking forward to it! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2015, 02:02:09 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.rboltphotography.com.s3.amazonaws.com/prints/main/merced-river-snowfall.jpg)

Yup, back to snow today!

It started last night just before I went to bed, and was still snowing when I got up this morning.  I believe we got about 5 - 6 inches last night.

Had to shovel the car out a bit today, but actually made it to work on  time.  I impressed myself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2015, 05:07:47 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2015, 09:45:12 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://massrealestatelawblog.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2010/07/Ice-slip-drink.jpg)

Thankfully, that was not me today!  :laugh:

All the snow and slush that was not cleaned up yesterday has frozen over and there is ice everywhere.  The highways are clear, but back/side roads are in pretty rough condition.

The end of the road for my complex was plowed over, and I got stuck briefly while trying to drive through it.  Thankfully I was able to get unstuck and get to work.

Tomorrow it's supposed to go up to 41 and be sunny, so that should melt a fair amount of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2015, 09:46:52 am

Quote from: southendmd on February 02, 2015, 05:07:47 pm

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/5752e65a44c34855f5869d59d7e76500/tumblr_mt0l5keeMK1rs643mo4_250.gif)

(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/347/2/1/spock_bitch_please_by_seattlechaz-d34tjn2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2015, 09:48:51 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/96/38/50/96385087798aed9fd8231941cdbd6d20.jpg)

Happy Hump Day, or Grumpy Hump Day!


Hope that everyone is doing well today!   I've  been told my area is expecting more snow, Sunday into Monday, possibly into Tuesday.

LOL

After the big snowstorm that wasn't, I'll just wait and see.

I have a bowling dinner/party on Sunday afternoon, hopefully the snow won't start until after I get home! 

Have a great day, everyone!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2015, 09:37:01 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/32839328.jpg)

How is everyone doing today?

I'm hearing more about the snow that's supposed to come next week, starting on Sunday.  We'll see what happens!

Was given a new project to do at work, thankfully it doesn't seem like it will be too intensive!  Especially considering it has to be done by next Friday. 

::)

Other than that, status quo over here for now.  Tomorrow is pay day, that's always a good thing!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2015, 03:59:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/doing-laundry-5006745.jpg)

Happy Friday and happy (for me) pay day!  :)

I'm doing laundry tonight instead of on Sunday, since I  have the bowling function on Sunday.

Saturday is open, other than having to run out and do some shopping.  I'm thinking another Charmed mini-marathon, and get further through season 7.  Then I just need to finish season 8 and I've rewatched the whole series.

And (of course) Sunday is the return of the Walking Dead.

Oh, and I think my brothers and I have finally figured out what to get my parents for their anniversary next week.  They have an old, beat up entertainment center and old monitor TV.  I'm thinking a new entertianment center and new flat screen TV.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 06, 2015, 05:04:47 pm

That's a very nice and generous gift, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 06, 2015, 05:47:24 pm

Can you still use old type TVs in the US?
In both Australia and New Zealand all TV channels went digital well over a year ago and the old style analog TVs no longer work unless you buy what is called a set top box.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 09, 2015, 01:43:26 pm

Looking forward to hearing what you thought about Sunday's happenings, friend! And, wow, that's a wonderful and generous gift for your parents. You are awesome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2015, 01:38:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

A'yup!  Bowling night tonight.  The past few weeks have given us some good games, so here's hoping that more will follow tonight.

Work has been getting a little busier, but I'm told that bonuses and merit increases will/may follow soon.  The bonus is a definite, but the raise is still a question mark, the entire team will find out shortly if we're getting them.

Looking forward to the upcomming three day weekend, the extra sleep in willl be nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2015, 01:40:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 06, 2015, 05:04:47 pm

That's a very nice and generous gift, Chuck!

I'm sure it's one they'll actually use!  LOL

Quote from: brian on February 06, 2015, 05:47:24 pm

Can you still use old type TVs in the US?  In both Australia and New Zealand all TV channels went digital well over a year ago and the old style analog TVs no longer work unless you buy what is called a set top box.

My parents have the old boxy monitor type TV, and it works, but they have a cable box on top of it.  It's a smaller TV, so I'm sure they'll have to "adjust" to the newer one.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 09, 2015, 01:43:26 pm

Looking forward to hearing what you thought about Sunday's happenings, friend! And, wow, that's a wonderful and generous gift for your parents. You are awesome!

What thoughts are you looking forward to, Lee?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2015, 10:00:23 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QjX4yCNpdkY/T2tuAofpsQI/AAAAAAAAC5g/flG958ublf0/s1600/friday_024.jpg)

I think I'll be having a quiet weekend!  No plans tonight, tomorrow or Sunday, other than seeing my parents for lunch.

Monday is a holiday, I intend to do laundry then.  ;D

Work seems to be picking up, the past few days have been busier than usual, but I have everything done!  Happy about that!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 13, 2015, 12:35:46 pm

Have a nice weekend, Chuckie!

It's carnival over here. Yesterday was Altweiberfastnacht (Crones' Carnival), also called Schmutziger Donnerstag (Dirty Thursday). This is always the beginning of the high time of carnival.
Maybe we'll go to the parade on Sunday. Hannah will go in any case, but not participate in it like she has done the last years.

Rosenmontag (Rose Monday) and Faschingsdienstag (Carnival Tuesday) the kids don't have school. That means no alarm clock for me, too! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2015, 01:24:00 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 13, 2015, 12:35:46 pm

Altweiberfastnacht (Crones' Carnival), also called Schmutziger Donnerstag (Dirty Thursday).

 :laugh:

Quote

Rosenmontag (Rose Monday) and Faschingsdienstag (Carnival Tuesday) the kids don't have school. That means no alarm clock for me, too! :)

Und denn kommt Aschermittwoche.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2015, 03:29:54 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 13, 2015, 12:35:46 pm

Altweiberfastnacht Schmutziger Donnerstag Rosenmontag Faschingsdienstag

say that 3 times fast!  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 13, 2015, 06:44:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 13, 2015, 03:29:54 pm

say that 3 times fast!  ;)  :laugh:

Well, I can. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2015, 08:31:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

how is everyone doing today?

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/b5295cbf.gif)


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/2676.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/Val_mini4.gif)(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/valentine2.gif)


Happy Valentine's Day!

Slept in, cleaned, cooked, watched Charmed, catching up online,  watching Golden Girls, and relaxing.

Temps are dropping, and there's a light snow falling outside.   It's nice to look at.   Hope NE isn't getting battered!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 14, 2015, 10:28:47 pm

Nice! Happy Valentine's Day, Chuck!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 15, 2015, 03:31:22 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 13, 2015, 12:35:46 pm

Maybe we'll go to the parade on Sunday.

We did go and I posted some impressions on the 1000+ posts club thread. But man, was it cold!


Hope you had a nice lunch with the family today. Did your parents have a big celebration for their anniversary?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2015, 12:02:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.marshallcolibrary.org/images/Presidents-Day-Library-Closed.jpg)

how is everyone doing today?


Ohhhh, it is still cold here!  ugh!   Today is laundry day, so it's time to leave and get to it!  LOL   I'll see you all later!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2015, 10:13:23 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.tonnerdoll.com/sites/default/files/images-general/2672.gif)

Ah yes, Fat Tuesday!  Last night of Mardi Gras, and then we have Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

Snow is falling here in NJ, it looks so pretty, I'm hoping the Boston Brokies haven't been buried!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2015, 11:00:34 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/jakeheathfan/awm.jpg)

And so Lent begins!

Haven't decided what I'll be giving up for Lent, but I may not have to worry about it.  With this pic posted, I expect a lightning bolt to come down any time now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2015, 10:06:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://www.google.com/logos/doodles/2015/lunar-new-year-2015-5753824463552512-hp.gif)

Happy Chinese New Year!

Seems there's some confusion regarding the year....some are saying it's the year of the sheep, others the year of the goat, and others the year of the ram.

Make up your minds!

 :laugh:

We're in another cold snap, tonight it's supposed to be down to -1!!!

Then by Sunday up to 46 and raining.

Hope you're all doing well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2015, 09:29:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Candy-PayDay-Wrapper-Small.jpg)

Yup, it's Friday and pay day!!!

Busy weekend this weekend, got chores to do tonight, birthday party tomorrow, Oscar party on Sunday, and then I took Monday off which I'll need to do laundry and get my car checked out.

Hope everyone is ready for a good weekend!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2015, 07:58:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://img.4plebs.org/boards/pol/image/1398/20/1398204981800.jpg)

Yup, easy come, easy go!

 :laugh:

picked up the car from the shop today......final cost was $750.00   :o ::)

I really can't complain, I've had the car for 10 years now, and I don't really remember a lot of expensive repairs for it, so I should be happy about that.

Tomorrow is mid week already, so time is flying, and the end of this week, we flip the calendar up to a new month, and another month closer to Christmas.














:o  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 24, 2015, 09:48:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2015, 07:58:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


picked up the car from the shop today......final cost was $750.00   :o ::)

I really can't complain, I've had the car for 10 years now, and I don't really remember a lot of expensive repairs for it, so I should be happy about that.

Ouch!  I was not happy at spending just over NZ$300 for the annual service last week and the only extra was wiper blades. I replaced all 4 tyres in 2014. They use to say you should not keep a car more than 7 years as then repairs start to cost. I have never followed that. This car is 5 years old (purchased when I moved to NZ) but previous have been about 12 or 14 when I finally traded them in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 24, 2015, 11:38:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2015, 10:06:17 am

(https://www.google.com/logos/doodles/2015/lunar-new-year-2015-5753824463552512-hp.gif)

Happy Chinese New Year!

Seems there's some confusion regarding the year....some are saying it's the year of the sheep, others the year of the goat, and others the year of the ram.

Make up your minds!

I just say, happy New Year of the even-toed ungulate mammal!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 25, 2015, 01:31:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2015, 07:58:07 pm

and another month closer to Christmas.

I'm afraid I have to agree with Paul from another thread: shut up, Chuck.
 ;) :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2015, 09:52:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://img.4plebs.org/boards/pol/image/1398/20/1398204981800.jpg)

still keeping the flying money, as another bill has arrived and I must pay it!  LOL

oh well!  I'm not a pauper, and funds are in the accounts, so I can't complain!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2015, 09:56:11 am

Quote from: brian on February 24, 2015, 09:48:44 pm

Ouch!  I was not happy at spending just over NZ$300 for the annual service last week and the only extra was wiper blades. I replaced all 4 tyres in 2014. They use to say you should not keep a car more than 7 years as then repairs start to cost. I have never followed that. This car is 5 years old (purchased when I moved to NZ) but previous have been about 12 or 14 when I finally traded them in.

I've never followed that either.  This car is now 11 years old, and only has 135,000 miles on it.  I have a friend who had the same make and model, and she would take her off-roading, and it lasted 250,000.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 24, 2015, 11:38:22 pm

I just say, happy New Year of the even-toed ungulate mammal!

LOL......and do you get some strange looks when you say it?

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 25, 2015, 01:31:06 am

I'm afraid I have to agree with Paul from another thread: shut up, Chuck.
 ;) :-*

There are only 302 days until Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2015, 05:14:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 25, 2015, 09:56:11 am

There are only 302 days until Christmas.

Have you started your shopping?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 26, 2015, 10:15:48 am

Chuck, I can't remember where we were discussing it, but I took your advice and purchased some MidNite. I tried it last night at 3 a.m., and it seemed to work -- so far, so good! Thanks for the tip!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2015, 07:34:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://pajamaproductivity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MultitaskingManSeveralArms-S.jpg)

Yup, that's how it felt today!  Ugh!   Got to work 20 minutes late, and it was non stop from 8:20 until I left at 4:45.

Needless to say, I'm glad to be home!!!

Tomorrow is Friday, and as a surprise, bonus day!   Just in time after that car bill!  Ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2015, 07:36:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2015, 05:14:48 pm

Have you started your shopping?

Oh please!  I start early, but not that early!!  :laugh:

The Christmas club has barely had a chance to replenish itself!

Quote from: serious crayons on February 26, 2015, 10:15:48 am

Chuck, I can't remember where we were discussing it, but I took your advice and purchased some MidNite. I tried it last night at 3 a.m., and it seemed to work -- so far, so good! Thanks for the tip!  :-*

Hello Catherine!  I can't remember which thread that was either, but I'm glad you found it and it works!!!  Glad to help!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2015, 10:13:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2015, 07:36:21 pm

The Christmas club has barely had a chance to replenish itself!

You mean banks still have those things?  :o  I haven't even heard anyone mention them in years.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2015, 10:46:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/man-using-mobile-phone-desk-busy-creative-office-29482226.jpg)

Yup, that's my mood today at work.....so far, so good!  It's looking to be a peaceful day, and thank God for that.  The past few have been super busy, and it was working my nerves!

My bonus hit my checking account today, and I was able to replace the funds used for my car repair, and still have enough left over to throw some into savings, and use some for myself.

;D

Looks to be a quiet weekend, so I can focus on getting the apartment clean, shopping, and putting up the St. Patrick's Day decor!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2015, 10:50:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2015, 10:13:22 pm

You mean banks still have those things?  :o  I haven't even heard anyone mention them in years.  :)

I can't speak for all banks, but yes my bank still does them.  However, they're just opened as a regular statement savings account, and they're called "Anytime Accounts", meaning you can start them anytime and then have access to the funds on the anniversary date of the opening of the account.  So if you want it to function as a Christmas club, you open it in October, and then you'll have the funds the following October.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 27, 2015, 04:46:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2015, 10:06:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://www.google.com/logos/doodles/2015/lunar-new-year-2015-5753824463552512-hp.gif)

Happy Chinese New Year!

Seems there's some confusion regarding the year....some are saying it's the year of the sheep, others the year of the goat, and others the year of the ram.

Make up your minds!

I have only one comment: Baaaah!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 27, 2015, 04:48:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 24, 2015, 07:58:07 pm

Tomorrow is mid week already, so time is flying, and the end of this week, we flip the calendar up to a new month, and another month closer to Christmas.

Hurry! Get your decorations out, Chuck!

You don't want to be late for Xmas decorating!!!   :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2015, 06:16:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://higherperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Refrigerator.jpg)

Ok, so my fridge is not that full, but it is fuller than it was.

LOL

Mom found a sale going on at Omaha Steaks, so the two of us went a little crazy.  LOL  We got about $600.00 worth of stuff for $250.00, and then split it all between the two of us.

other than that, quiet weekend.....cleaned a bit, watched some TV, and relaxed.   Laundry tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2015, 06:17:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 27, 2015, 04:48:56 pm

Hurry! Get your decorations out, Chuck!

You don't want to be late for Xmas decorating!!!   :o

I actually kept the decorations in the apartment, in my closet, so I have it already.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2015, 04:02:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-27767546,width-640,resizemode-4/widespread-snowfall-in-north-india.jpg)

Yup, more snow is falling down now!  ;D

Not sure how long it's going to go on, it started at about 3 hours ago, and is falling very steadily.   Salter trucks/plows are just starting to go out now.  Apparently we're in for this type of weather the next two days or so.  We'll see how much we get.

Hope everyone else is aging a great weekend!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2015, 09:55:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.collegestack.com/uploads/1/3/1/0/13108488/8448821_orig.jpeg)

it's not nice to laugh at the misfortune of others, but since that's a staged photo, I'm ok with laughing at that!  LOL

 :laugh:

Hello on this grey morning in NJ!  Snowed most of last night, and apparently more snow is coming tomorrow afternoon.

One of my coworkers celebrated a birthday yesterday, so he had bagels for everyone today when he came in.  I helped him set it up, and just finished a cinnamon bagel with cream cheese.

I also snagged one for lunch to make a sandwich out of.

Hoping for a slow day today, especially since my coworker (Pamela) is off today.

Talk to you all soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2015, 09:35:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/339437-23624-57.jpg)

Yeah, my stomach is feeling a little upset today.  Not sure why, I haven't eaten anything since last night, but oh well.  I'm not in any extreme discomfort, just a little nausous today.  I'm thinking at 10:00 I may run out and get some ginger ale to help ease it.

Bowling tonight....not in the mood but hey, the team is counting on me to be there.

More snow coming this afternoon, up to three inches, and then changing to rain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 03, 2015, 12:00:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2015, 06:17:31 pm

I actually kept the decorations in the apartment, in my closet, so I have it already.  LOL

That's my Chuck!

Always prepared for decorating!   ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2015, 10:00:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10978573_10153015066052348_5538942925436170344_n.jpg?oh=d0b026b7e5d194f4992c2e9934dd9380&oe=5590027A&__gda__=1434039071_8114c07b4d4f8bdc5525cb790e449b19)

Yesterday was a topsy-turvey day. 

Got to work early and got some major stuff done, then, at 10am was called into a sales meeting.  Turns out that one of the people I report to (Mary) has opted to retire.  Then our team leader (John) announced he's leaving the bank.  They still  have not replaced one person who left late last year, so by April 3rd, we will be down three people.

Mary and John are very well liked here, so for theh rest of the day, everyone was in a daze, and completely unproductive.

Then an afternoon snowstorm blew through, which caused people to leave early, and bowling to be cancelled.

My bright spot?  I got home and was able to get online and pre-order my ticket for Madonna's Rebel Heart tour.

I'll be seeing her in September, in NYC at Madison Square Garden.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 04, 2015, 12:22:26 pm

Happy for you to get the ticket, Chuck!

Too bad about your coworkers, hopefully they'll replace them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2015, 01:28:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2015, 10:00:49 am

Got to work early and got some major stuff done, then, at 10am was called into a sales meeting.  Turns out that one of the people I report to (Mary) has opted to retire.  Then our team leader (John) announced he's leaving the bank.  They still  have not replaced one person who left late last year, so by April 3rd, we will be down three people.

Mary and John are very well liked here, so for theh rest of the day, everyone was in a daze, and completely unproductive.

Maybe they'll promote you. Then it'll be time to par-tay!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2015, 10:09:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://s1.desktopia.net/wp-content/uploads/walls/thumbs/Snowy-House-575x359.jpg)

Yuppers, it is snowing again here!  Not sure when it started, I woke suddenly at 2:30 am and looked out the window, and nothing.  Woke again at 7:00, snow everywhere!  They're predicting that it will stop sometime this afternoon, and we'll have up to 8 inches on the ground.

anyway, I made it to work, and I may be the only one here for my team!   :laugh:

Dennis is working from home, Maria is in Boston, Shirley called out, Sid is working from home, no word from Mary, Jay may get here after lunch, Tim, John, and Steve are working from home, no word from Pamela.

A nice, quiet day!!!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2015, 10:18:18 am

Quote from: Sason on March 04, 2015, 12:22:26 pm

Happy for you to get the ticket, Chuck!

Too bad about your coworkers, hopefully they'll replace them.

Thanks Sonja, and yes, they better replace them, quickly!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2015, 01:28:40 pm

Maybe they'll promote you. Then it'll be time to par-tay!  :D

There's no way I'd want their positons!  :laugh:   I'm just a paper-pusher here.  The two who are leaving have sales goals, and I don't want to have that hanging over my head!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 05, 2015, 05:46:56 pm

Don Wroe's cabin in snow!! Very pretty, Chuck!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2015, 10:10:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://s1.desktopia.net/wp-content/uploads/walls/thumbs/Snowy-House-575x359.jpg)

We're keeping this pic today, because it's so pretty, and that's what NJ looks like now.

Happy TGIF and pay day to you all!

Weatherman says that we're out of snow (lol) and the next 7 days should be sun and warmer temps, so what we have on the ground will melt.

No major plans for the weekend, just some light cleaning and such.  And don't forget that this weekend we 'spring ahead' with the clocks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2015, 07:49:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/3062546/clock-going-backwards-o.gif)

Just a reminder that this is the night that we move the clocks ahead for an hour.  We lose an hour sleep.   Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

And that means that everyone is going to be crazy at work on Monday.   :laugh:  I don't know why, but it always seems that the Mondays after fall back and spring ahead everyone is all screwed up.

Anyway, it's been a quiet weekend, tomorrow is laundry.  Other than that, not much going on.  Tuesday is the release date for the new Madonna CD, I'll be picking up my copy after work.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2015, 04:02:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Madonna's back, because I printed my ticket from my email account.  Yes, it's printed 6 months too early, but it's safely attached to my refrigerator, and I'll just get more excited as the days go on.  ;D

The CD is released on Tuesday, and I'll be at the store after work to get my copy, as well as a copy for my brother.  The vinyl version is coming via mail, as well as the vinyl versions of prior albums MDNA and Confessions On A Dance Floor.

Bright and sunny today, and while not as warm as it could be, I do have the kitchen window opened to let some fresh air in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2015, 08:50:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring13/images/ManSneezing.jpg)

Ugh, I got little sleep last night!  I thought I was having an allergy attack, my nose was all stuffed and kept running.  I took my allergy meds, but they didn't help.

This morning I took some Contac cold and flu, but they don't seem to be helping too much either.  LOL   I assumed it was allergies because I had no other symptoms, headache, fever, sore throat, just the congestion in the nose.

Once everyone else gets here, I think I'll leave early, go home, and rest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2015, 09:09:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://germany.usembassy.de/images/consular/acs/blog/irs.jpg)

I hope everyone is feeling well, I'm finally feeling like myself again!  Spent the day home on Tuesday, only ventured out of the apartment to pick up a copy of the new Madonna CD, and that was worth it.

Yesterday returned to work, and went to my boss' 'good-bye dinner' at a sports bar called the Fox & Hound, good food and drinks, a good time was had by all.  Getting home was a bitch, because some fool managed to crash into a phonepoll and knocked it down over 3 lanes of freeway.

Traffice was snarled for hours.

Today my supervisor (Maria) is out of the office, and I don't think John will be here, as his last day is tommorrow, so I may sneak out at one point and get my taxes done, if I can get an appointment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on March 12, 2015, 02:30:16 pm

I'm glad you are better.
My sister's daughter is bringing her cat over to be looked after.  The cat is no problem as she is trained to use the toilet!  My sister says it never gets old as she will hear someone peeing in the toilet and then plop, plop and knows it is the cat.  This is the second cat my neice has trained for this.  I'm impressed! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 12, 2015, 02:33:27 pm

Wow!

I wonder how you train a cat to do that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on March 12, 2015, 02:42:22 pm

My niece said she got a kit at a pet store.
I might add my niece is very patient.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 12, 2015, 05:33:50 pm

Good for her!

I've never heard of a cat doing that before.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2015, 11:43:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://germany.usembassy.de/images/consular/acs/blog/irs.jpg)

wasn't able to get the appointment for the taxes yesterday, but I have it now for 6:30 on Tuesday.  I'm looking forward to my refund, I always get one.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2015, 11:55:23 am

(http://www.catsofaustralia.com/images/cat_toilet.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 13, 2015, 02:20:15 pm

Awww....

What a well trained cat!

And it brings the tail to a use I'm sure nature never intended!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 13, 2015, 02:36:19 pm

Does she flush too?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 13, 2015, 03:06:51 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2015, 08:46:15 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Photography/umbrella-11.jpg)

Yup, just as the weathermen predicted, it rained all day here.

I originally didn't intend to do much today, but on Friday night I finally got around to scratching off some lottery tickets I've had for a while, and ended up having $50.00 in winnings.  So, while I was cleaning the apartment, I moved my coin bank and realized how heavy it was, so I made some plans. 

Got up early, got a hair cut, and then went to a local store where they have a CoinStar machine.  My bank ended up having over $70.00 in it, so I now had an extra $120.00 in my pocket.  I went to KMart intending to look for a green shirt for Tuesday.  I found one, and then got a second shirt.  I went to look at slippers, and not only found the ones I wanted, but found they were having a bogo sale (buy one pair, get one more pair 1/2 price) so I got two new pairs of shoes.

I then went to a Home Depot to get screen/mesh for the closet where the A/C unit is, and weather striping for the door of the apartment.  I'm no ready for spring, and hopefully all entry points are now blocked, and I will be wasp/bee/hornet free this spring/summer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 15, 2015, 04:59:04 am

On a shopping spree, eh? ;)
It's so nice to be surprised by extra money you didn't know you have. Congrats on the lottery win! :)

I had to look up what weather striping is. We call it Türfilz = door-felt. :laugh:


After a busy weekend last week (big family gathering) we have a quiet one this week. I have lots and lots of laundry and managed to avoid the big pile all day yesterday ::).  So tackling dirty clothes is my fate today :laugh:.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2015, 08:52:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm in the middle of Madonna mania.  LOL

I'm really loving her new Rebel Heart CD, the first three songs on it have become my favorite tracks off of it.  "Living For Love", Ghosttown" and "Devil Pray".

On top of that, it's put me in the mood to hear classic Madonna, so I have the two CD set "Celebration" in my car, and I've been listening to it to and from work.  :)

Weekend was a good one, took care of things around the apartment, watched some good TV, and relaxed in general.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2015, 09:58:53 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.allaboutwichita.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/happy_st_patricks_day_clover_spin_hg_wht.gif)

Hope you all have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

OMG, craziness going on at the office now.  I can't even explain what is happening.  I don't have the time now, and not sure if I have the time after work.

Nothing bad that affects me personally, but you won't believe it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 17, 2015, 05:03:27 pm

Very hard to believe it when we don't even know what it is!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2015, 08:36:59 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/falling-dollar-signs-26129623.jpg)

Got my taxes done yesterday, and I got a refund....actually, the biggest refund I've ever gotten.  ;D

On top of that, my car insurance is due next month, and it was originally $1,500.00 for the year.  My agent called me and told me not to pay it, because she felt they could do better.  She was able to get me the same coverage for $1,000.00, and I ended up getting renter's insurance for $150.00, so I still ended up saving $350.00.

As for the drama yesterday, I believe I've posted here about people leaving their jobs here.   The 'job rankings" go like this:

RA (me), then Sr RA, the RMs, the Team Leader, and the Market Director.

Two weeks ago, one RM and the team leader announced they were leaving.  We already have a vacant spot for an RM.  Yesterday we wered that any accounts that were assigned to the team leader should be reassigned to the Market Director.  Before we could do that, we all received an email from the Market Director that he had resigned as well.

 :o ::)

We reviewed the names, since October of 2014 (so in the past 6 months) we've had 8 people resign/retire.

 :o ::)

It's going to be crazy here at work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2015, 10:56:50 am

If they run out of people to quit, you could end up running the place.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 18, 2015, 11:16:35 am

Maybe it's time for you to look for something new too, Chuck?

When a workplace falls to pieces like that, it may be a good idea to get out of there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2015, 11:44:00 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2015, 10:56:50 am

If they run out of people to quit, you could end up running the place.  ;D

One headache I don't need.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2015, 11:45:20 am

Quote from: Sason on March 18, 2015, 11:16:35 am

Maybe it's time for you to look for something new too, Chuck?

When a workplace falls to pieces like that, it may be a good idea to get out of there.

My job has never been more secure.  LOL  With everyone  leaving, they need someone here who knows the customers and what they need,  right now, that's me and Pam, and the few remaining RMs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 18, 2015, 11:51:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2015, 11:45:20 am

My job has never been more secure.  LOL  With everyone  leaving, they need someone here who knows the customers and what they need,  right now, that's me and Pam, and the few remaining RMs.

Well, in that case: time to negotiate for a raise!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2015, 01:15:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2015, 11:45:20 am

My job has never been more secure.  LOL  With everyone  leaving, they need someone here who knows the customers and what they need,  right now, that's me and Pam, and the few remaining RMs.

Does that mean you give the customers a RM job?  8)

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 18, 2015, 02:11:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2015, 08:36:59 am

On top of that, my car insurance is due next month, and it was originally $1,500.00 for the year.  My agent called me and told me not to pay it, because she felt they could do better.  She was able to get me the same coverage for $1,000.00, and I ended up getting renter's insurance for $150.00, so I still ended up saving $350.00.

My God! How much is your car worth? I just paid NZ$469 insurance for my 5 year old Ford Fiesta worth about $12,000 and NZ$869 for house and contents insurance probably over $400,000.
Sadly I paid $380 last week for my skin cancer checkup and will pay $848 today for removal of a basal skin cancer. Because of my history, I cannot get medical insurance for skin cancer in NZ. In Australia it would have cost about $250 all up. I could go to the hospital for free but may wait months for an appointment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sophia on March 18, 2015, 03:25:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2015, 08:52:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I'm in the middle of Madonna mania.  LOL

I'm really loving her new Rebel Heart CD, the first three songs on it have become my favorite tracks off of it.  "Living For Love", Ghosttown" and "Devil Pray".

On top of that, it's put me in the mood to hear classic Madonna, so I have the two CD set "Celebration" in my car, and I've been listening to it to and from work.  :)

Weekend was a good one, took care of things around the apartment, watched some good TV, and relaxed in general.

I love her new album too. My Favourite songs so far is "living for love" and " Joan of Arc" even  thou the songs is about break ups. Still find a strength in her songs. That love will conqueror.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 08:30:59 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/700456/700456,1303262417,2/stock-photo-fancy-color-of-muffins-display-and-variety-of-topping-75704425.jpg)

Ok everyone!  Who wants muffins? ? ? ?

*this should get more people to my blog*

*calls*  Oh FRiend Lee.....Chrissi.....Paull...there's no mint in them, I promise!

Of course this invite includes recent visitors like Brian, Sonja or Sophia as well!

Quiet moment at the office right now....and i'm liking it.  We'll see how long these moments last.  LOL  Weekend is upon us, but I have no plans so I'm thinking I'll have a relaxed one, aside from the cleaning I need to do.  Perhaps I'll decorate for Easter as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 08:39:41 am

Quote from: brian on March 18, 2015, 02:11:13 pm

My God! How much is your car worth? I just paid NZ$469 insurance for my 5 year old Ford Fiesta worth about $12,000 and NZ$869 for house and contents insurance probably over $400,000.   Sadly I paid $380 last week for my skin cancer checkup and will pay $848 today for removal of a basal skin cancer. Because of my history, I cannot get medical insurance for skin cancer in NZ. In Australia it would have cost about $250 all up. I could go to the hospital for free but may wait months for an appointment.

My car is a 2004 Chevy Tracker, with 138,000 miles on it.  According to the Kelley Blue Book site (which rates the value of cars) my car is valued at $5,500.00.  The US has very high car insurance rates, my state is ranked as 12th highest out of the 50 states.

I'll also say I have full coverage on the car, even though it's old, I feel more comfortable with that.  Plus, my car might last a much longer time.  A friend of mine had the same make and model, and she used her for off-roading and rough terrian, and her Tracker lasted for 250,000 miles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 08:40:43 am

Quote from: Sophia on March 18, 2015, 03:25:20 pm

I love her new album too. My Favourite songs so far is "living for love" and " Joan of Arc" even  thou the songs is about break ups. Still find a strength in her songs. That love will conqueror.

Oh yeah, Joan of Arc is a great song!  She performed that on Ellen the other day.  I also like the title track (Rebel Heart).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2015, 09:40:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 08:39:41 am

The US has very high car insurance rates.

The US has a lot of very stupid drivers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 19, 2015, 11:23:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 08:30:59 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/700456/700456,1303262417,2/stock-photo-fancy-color-of-muffins-display-and-variety-of-topping-75704425.jpg)

Ok everyone!  Who wants muffins? ? ? ?

*this should get more people to my blog*

*calls*  Oh FRiend Lee.....Chrissi.....Paull...there's no mint in them, I promise!

Of course this invite includes recent visitors like Brian, Sonja or Sophia as well!

Quiet moment at the office right now....and i'm liking it.  We'll see how long these moments last.  LOL  Weekend is upon us, but I have no plans so I'm thinking I'll have a relaxed one, aside from the cleaning I need to do.  Perhaps I'll decorate for Easter as well.

Hey Chuckles!  How thoughtful.  I'll have a cup of coffee, but I can't eat no muffin just now.

Decorating for Easter?  Where do you hide your eggs?

I've got weekend plans:  going to the Boston Gay Men's Chorus concert on Saturday.  It's called "Wicked Awesome", the music of Stephen Schwartz, and he is the special guest!
Music from Godspell, Pippin, Baker's Wife, Magic Show, Wicked, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Children of Eden and more.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 19, 2015, 11:29:23 am

Chuckie, I'm confused.  You always say that zombies only eat flesh, not brains. 

How do you explain iZombie?

(http://cdn.bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/iZombie-1-620x400.jpg)(http://dccomicsmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/izombie-valentines.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 12:12:48 pm

It's a bit of an explaination.

One of the original zombie movies is George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead".   In that movie the recently dead were returning to life, but had no intelligence, bascially animals with just instincts to walk around and eat.

That movie was created by George Romero and John Russo.  However, the pair had a falling out, and they each created their own sequals.  The stipulations were that Romero's films would be referred to as the "the dead" films.  (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of, Day of, Land of, Diary of, Survival of,)

Romero's films tend to be straight horror films and his zombies didn't talk.  In his films, the brains are reactivated, and the zombies eat flesh.  If the brain is destroyed, the zombie is killed, so if a zombie eats someone's brains, their body can't reanimate.

For John Russo, his stipulation was his set of sequals would contain the terms "Living Dead".  (Return of the Living Dead,  Return of the Living Dead 2).  

Russo's films were more of a comedy/horror combination.  They often featured slapstick situations, and his zombies were capable of limited speech, most often moaning "braaaaaains".  In his films the zombies strictly ate the brains, but somehow the bodies would reanimate without the brains, which makes no sense.

When it comes to I Zombie, this show is based on a comic book that follows Russo's storyline, but takes it further.  The young girl who is a zomibe has retained all of her intelligence.  She gets a job in the morgue so she has access to brains without killing anyone.  In the end she helps crimefighters because when she eats the brain, she can see the memories of the human the brain belonged to, often revealing the identity of the person who murdered them.

Most horror movie fans consider Romero's films classics and the true cannon.  Russo's films are considered 'unoffical' zombie movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 19, 2015, 02:15:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 12:12:48 pm

When it comes to I Zombie, this show is based on a comic book that follows Russo's storyline, but takes it further.  The young girl who is a zomibe has retained all of her intelligence.  She gets a job in the morgue so she has access to brains without killing anyone.  In the end she helps crimefighters because when she eats the brain, she can see the memories of the human the brain belonged to, often revealing the identity of the person who murdered them.

The actress who plays this part is a Kiwi and was on our prime time news last night. I thought of you Chuck but yuck ;D

http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/matt-mclean-my-afternoon-world-s-funniest-zombie-6258849

I have now linked to the interview not the show

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 19, 2015, 02:34:07 pm

Thanks, Chuck.  That's more than I could ever want to know about the culinary habits of zombies.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2015, 08:40:52 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.thegraphicmac.com/wp-content/uploads/ai_3d-springs-tut.jpg)

Yup, first day of Spring here, and we're expecting a winter storm, some areas are predicted to get 6 inches of snow. 

:laugh:

Looks to be a quiet weekend, so hopefully I'll get the cleaning done, and perhaps some shopping as well.

What's going on with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2015, 08:42:40 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 19, 2015, 11:23:05 am

Decorating for Easter?  Where do you hide your eggs?

I've got weekend plans:  going to the Boston Gay Men's Chorus concert on Saturday.  It's called "Wicked Awesome", the music of Stephen Schwartz, and he is the special guest!
Music from Godspell, Pippin, Baker's Wife, Magic Show, Wicked, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Children of Eden and more.

Oh that sounds like it will be a great show!  Enjoy it!!!

As for my eggs, I don't hide any.  LOL  I'll just be decorating the window that faces out to the parkway.  Easter flag, pink lights, and light up Easter eggs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 20, 2015, 02:51:25 pm

We also have plans for the weekend. Going to Hannah's Abi-Ball. Graduation ceremony from school which is held in the evening as a ball. New evening gown plus all accessory for my oldest. Kind of looking forward to it.

Yep, I must be getting old, lol. Back then when Jens and I had our Abi-Ball we didn't attend. We were too cool for such an old-fashioned, bourgeois event. We hopped on our motorbike and had a five week long trip to Greece instead. :laugh:

And there we were, thinking we had escaped the whole caboodle. Now it comes back, 28 years later, biting us in the a$$, lol. But of course I'm so, so damn proud of my child that I wouldn't want to miss it for anything!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2015, 04:09:48 pm

Makes a difference when you're a parent, doesn't it?  :laugh:

Congratulations to Hannah--and to her parents!

Abi- comes from Abitur?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 20, 2015, 04:31:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2015, 04:09:48 pm

Makes a difference when you're a parent, doesn't it?  :laugh:

You bet!

Quote

Congratulations to Hannah--and to her parents!

Thank you! :)
One down, two to go. ;D

Quote

Abi- comes from Abitur?

Exactly. Abi is short for Abitur. 13 years of school, now she's allowed to study at a university. Where has the time gone? They grow up so fast. And I don't feel old enough to have an adult daughter. But apparently I am, lol. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 20, 2015, 06:39:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2015, 12:12:48 pm

It's a bit of an explaination.

One of the original zombie movies is George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead".   In that movie the recently dead were returning to life, but had no intelligence, bascially animals with just instincts to walk around and eat.

That movie was created by George Romero and John Russo.  However, the pair had a falling out, and they each created their own sequals.  The stipulations were that Romero's films would be referred to as the "the dead" films.  (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of, Day of, Land of, Diary of, Survival of,)

Romero's films tend to be straight horror films and his zombies didn't talk.  In his films, the brains are reactivated, and the zombies eat flesh.  If the brain is destroyed, the zombie is killed, so if a zombie eats someone's brains, their body can't reanimate.

For John Russo, his stipulation was his set of sequals would contain the terms "Living Dead".  (Return of the Living Dead,  Return of the Living Dead 2).  

Russo's films were more of a comedy/horror combination.  They often featured slapstick situations, and his zombies were capable of limited speech, most often moaning "braaaaaains".  In his films the zombies strictly ate the brains, but somehow the bodies would reanimate without the brains, which makes no sense.

When it comes to I Zombie, this show is based on a comic book that follows Russo's storyline, but takes it further.  The young girl who is a zomibe has retained all of her intelligence.  She gets a job in the morgue so she has access to brains without killing anyone.  In the end she helps crimefighters because when she eats the brain, she can see the memories of the human the brain belonged to, often revealing the identity of the person who murdered them.

Most horror movie fans consider Romero's films classics and the true cannon.  Russo's films are considered 'unoffical' zombie movies.

Oh gosh, Chuckie, I didn't know you had a degree in zombiology!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 20, 2015, 06:44:03 pm

Big congrats to Hannah, and to her parents!

I know the feeling, couldn't believe it when my son graduated from the gymnasium.

And to think, just in a couple of months I'll see him graduate from the medicine faculty! In two months my little baby will be a doctor!!!   :o ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 21, 2015, 04:14:35 am

Quote from: Sason on March 20, 2015, 06:44:03 pm

Big congrats to Hannah, and to her parents!

I know the feeling, couldn't believe it when my son graduated from the gymnasium.

And to think, just in a couple of months I'll see him graduate from the medicine faculty! In two months my little baby will be a doctor!!!   :o ;D

Tell us when he made it, there also will be congrats in order. :)
Hannah also wants to study Medicine. Her Abitur grade is very good with 1.6, but still no guarantee she will get a university place for Medicine for the coming semester (grades in Germany range from 1.0 to 6.0 with 1.0 being the best). Since she has a super grade she will eventually be able to get a place, but maybe she has to wait for one or two semesters.
If she doesn't get in right now she also might study a related subject like neuroscience, molecular medicine, molecular biology, bio-medicine, etc. We'll see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2015, 11:23:47 am

Quote from: Sason on March 20, 2015, 06:44:03 pm

I know the feeling, couldn't believe it when my son graduated from the gymnasium.

And to think, just in a couple of months I'll see him graduate from the medicine faculty! In two months my little baby will be a doctor!!!   :o ;D

How wonderful! Congratulations to him, and to you!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2015, 01:10:04 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Well, we had 6 new inches of snow yesterday for the first day of spring.  What fun!  LOL  :laugh:

Got up early, did some shopping, and cleaned the apartment.  Now I think I'll take a nap.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2015, 01:11:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2015, 04:09:48 pm

Congratulations to Hannah--and to her parents!

Quote from: Sason on March 20, 2015, 06:44:03 pm

Big congrats to Hannah, and to her parents!

Yes, I echo this sentiment!  Congrats!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2015, 01:13:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 20, 2015, 06:44:03 pm

And to think, just in a couple of months I'll see him graduate from the medicine faculty! In two months my little baby will be a doctor!!!   :o ;D

Just a couple of months?  Wow, that went quickly!  Congrats to him and you as well!!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 21, 2015, 01:50:35 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2015, 04:14:35 am

(grades in Germany range from 1.0 to 6.0 with 1.0 being the best).

I am glad you explained that. It would not look too good in my eyes otherwise, although I would not have said anything  ;D Congratulations to her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2015, 06:56:14 pm

Quote from: brian on March 21, 2015, 01:50:35 pm

I am glad you explained that. It would not look too good in my eyes otherwise, although I would not have said anything  ;D Congratulations to her.

:laugh:

Brian, I didn't even notice that.  Had I, I would've questioned in my head about it too.  In America, when discussing grade point averages, it ranges from 0.0 (fail) to 6.0 (A+)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2015, 03:11:51 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Easy like a Sunday morning.   I got to my parents' place, had lunch, did laundry, and now I'm back home, catching up on stuff online.  Had a window open before, but only for a few minutes, still too cold to have the air coming in that way.   Perhaps in a few weeks I'll be able to have fresh air in the place.

I'm also contemplating a way to display my Madonna LPs in the living room.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2015, 05:14:46 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2015, 11:23:47 am

How wonderful! Congratulations to him, and to you!  :D

Thanks Jeff!

I still can't quite believe it myself!

There are still a couple of months left, but he's passed every test until now, so I'm pretty sure he'll pass the last ones too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2015, 05:20:42 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 21, 2015, 04:14:35 am

Tell us when he made it, there also will be congrats in order. :)
Hannah also wants to study Medicine. Her Abitur grade is very good with 1.6, but still no guarantee she will get a university place for Medicine for the coming semester (grades in Germany range from 1.0 to 6.0 with 1.0 being the best). Since she has a super grade she will eventually be able to get a place, but maybe she has to wait for one or two semesters.
If she doesn't get in right now she also might study a related subject like neuroscience, molecular medicine, molecular biology, bio-medicine, etc. We'll see.

No worries, I'll let you know!  I'll be the proudest mum on earth! ;D


Hannah really has a super grade!

Hope she gets admitted, but if she feels pretty sure she'll get in eventually, it may not be the big catasrophe if she doesn't right away.
My son spent a couple of years working,  travelling and living abroad before he tried for the university.
I really saw him mature during those years, so I think it was time well spent, lots of experience from various aspects of life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2015, 05:22:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2015, 01:13:12 pm

Just a couple of months?  Wow, that went quickly!  Congrats to him and you as well!!!  :)

Yes, didn't it just?

I can't believe it's 5½ years already since he started!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2015, 08:46:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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I think the itteh bitteh kitteh commeteh needs to outlaw Mondays! 

I could do with another hour's sleep, but oh well, here I am, in my cubicle!  Really shouldn't complain, it was a good weekend, and I did get everything accomplished that I wanted to, and got some rest time in as well.

;D

How is everyone today?  Paul, how was your show?  Chrissi, how was the ball?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 23, 2015, 10:54:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 23, 2015, 08:46:14 am

How is everyone today?  Paul, how was your show?  Chrissi, how was the ball?

The show was mixed, honestly.  The problem I have with gay men's choruses is:  either they take themselves too seriously or way too silly.  Let's just say the Boston chorus hasn't quite found the right balance.  I was very happy to see Stephen Schwartz. 

The chorus did a new piece:  "Testimony", which is quotations from the "It Gets Better" project, set to music by SS. 

A little pet peeve:  175 men wearing tuxedos, standing the whole time, with the jackets all unbuttoned.  To me, it looks very sloppy.  Button the top button, gents!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2015, 11:29:15 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 23, 2015, 10:54:04 am

A little pet peeve:  175 men wearing tuxedos, standing the whole time, with the jackets all unbuttoned.  To me, it looks very sloppy.  Button the top button, gents!

That does sound a little sloppy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on March 23, 2015, 04:57:24 pm

Congrats to Hannah Chrissi!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2015, 08:44:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Zombie Jack Twist is getting ready for the last episode of Walking Dead next week, and then it's on break until October.

Hope that everyone is doing well!    Got my newest lease, signed it and sent it in with a check to cover th increase to my rent (a whole $5.00).

Bowling night tonight, and the season ends by the end of May, so not much longer to go until a break for the summer.

How is everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2015, 08:45:55 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 23, 2015, 10:54:04 am

The show was mixed, honestly.  The problem I have with gay men's choruses is:  either they take themselves too seriously or way too silly.  Let's just say the Boston chorus hasn't quite found the right balance.  I was very happy to see Stephen Schwartz. 

The chorus did a new piece:  "Testimony", which is quotations from the "It Gets Better" project, set to music by SS. 

A little pet peeve:  175 men wearing tuxedos, standing the whole time, with the jackets all unbuttoned.  To me, it looks very sloppy.  Button the top button, gents!

Sorry to hear that it was a mixed show.  I understand what you're saying regarding the seriousness or silliness of the performances.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 24, 2015, 06:06:16 pm

What the hell did you do to Jack, Chuck??!!!   >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2015, 07:08:47 pm

He's a zombie, and he's coming for you, Sonja!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 25, 2015, 07:40:36 am

Hiya Chuck, I haven't been on here much last few months.  Life has been too dull to write about  :(

Anything going on in your love life?  How about your dieting / fitness?

Hope you are well, miss your hugs.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 08:57:07 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

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Hope that everyone is doing well, and ready for Hump Day!

;D

Does anyone have any plans for the weekend?  I'll be having dinner with friends on Friday, but then early to bed as I must be up for 6am on Saturday (isn't there a law against that?) to go with my parents to Pennsylvania.

That's where mom's parents are buried, and each year she sends palm crosses to the family there, so they can put them on the grave for her.  This year the family is on the sick side (bad backs and such) so mom and dad are making the three hour drive to do it themselves.  Being 76 and 71, I'd offered to go with them, so I can drive the trip back.  We hope to be home by about 2:00 or so the same day.

Since I'll be dropping them off at their home, I'll just bring my laundry with me, and do it there, so it's done and out of the way, and then I can use Sunday as my rest day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 09:04:02 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 25, 2015, 07:40:36 am

Hiya Chuck, I haven't been on here much last few months.  Life has been too dull to write about  :(

Anything going on in your love life?  How about your dieting / fitness?

Hope you are well, miss your hugs.  ;)

Hiya Mandy!  Glad to see you stop by!   Even if you have nothing to write about, c'mon down and say "Hi" to us!!!

:-*

Other than what I posted above, I have nothing to write about either.  Diet/fitness is going OK, I'm slowly losing the weight and inches I've regained.   Now that I have a goal to focus on (the Madonna tour) it will keep me focused. 

I'm  assuming it will be a Mecca of gay men, I must be presentable.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 25, 2015, 09:58:03 am

That's nice that you're taking your parents to PA.

On Friday, I'm going to hear my friend Margot speak about a book she just co-wrote about the Beaux Arts architecture movement.  http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847843404

On Saturday, joining some friends to see the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre perform in Boston.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 10:54:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 09:04:02 am

I'm  assuming it will be a Mecca of gay men, I must be presentable.  :laugh:

OK, here's a question for those of you who follow music, go to concerts, etc.: Is Madge's gay fan base predominantly gay men "of a certain age," or does she appeal to the kids of today, too?

I have no clue, but I'd be interested to know.

Madge is my age. Another way of putting that is, in three more years, Madonna will be 60.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2015, 11:22:23 am

Good grief, is it possible to have a sentence about Madonna that doesn't also contain the word "age"? But more specific to your question, I think Chuck could answer that question since he is in the Gen-X age bracket. The gay men in my Permaculture class like Madonna, so I know she appeals to the Millennial.

Oh, I just got an epiphany (and it didn't hurt . . . too much!). The word "permaculture" actually relates a bit to my approach to the subject of ageism. As long as you have your health, it shouldn't matter what age you are. . .should it? And I think Madonna certainly has her health. Since I made it to Everest Base Camp and back AFTER the age of 60, I'm not too apprehensive about Madonna turning 60, which will happen in 3 years, which is a long time. Sorry about having too many "which" clauses!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 11:44:24 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 10:54:05 am

OK, here's a question for those of you who follow music, go to concerts, etc.: Is Madge's gay fan base predominantly gay men "of a certain age," or does she appeal to the kids of today, too?

I have no clue, but I'd be interested to know.

Madge is my age. Another way of putting that is, in three more years, Madonna will be 60.  :o

Unfortunately, ageism is alive and well on American radio.  When was the last time you heard new music from Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, U2 or acts of that nature on the radio?  If their songs got played, perhaps more of a younger base would be fans.

I can say (regarding Madonna) that her latest single, "GhostTown" is starting to get played at a few key Top 40 stations, so it may take off and become a hit, if given the chance.

When I went to her last tour (MDNA in 2012) I can tell you that there were a number of younger gay men there, that you would think should be Lady Gaga fans, and they were able to quote lyrics from hits from Madonna's debut CD that came out in 1983.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 11:49:25 am

I don't mean to hijack Chuck's blog--this discussion should perhaps be moved to my own blog--but I'm beginning to think this notion of "if you have your health, age shouldn't matter" is just another way for Boomers to deny the inevitability of death.

If you have your health I see no reason not to remain as active as you possibly can for as long as you possibly can. Bravo (brava?) to you for climbing on Everest after age 60. And good for Madonna to keep on going, too. Good for all the other rock'n'rollers who keep going, too.

To point out Madonna's age, and link it to my own, is really a way of pointing out that those of us who enjoyed her music when she first hit it big--What was it? Thirty or thirty-five years ago?--are now aging, too. To point this out is not "ageism." I prefer to think of it as bravely facing up to the fact that we are all mortal creatures and we're all going to die--some of us sooner rather than later.

Perhaps most people will find this post morbid; there's nothing I can do about that. Nobody likes to think about his or her own death, but I just wonder whether Boomers are even more reluctant to face up to that inevitability than preceding generations? Death is the ultimate denial of Boomer self-absorption.

And some of us gay men have been living with death as a companion for as long as Madonna has been a big star.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 11:50:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 11:44:24 am

When I went to her last tour (MDNA in 2012) I can tell you that there were a number of younger gay men there, that you would think should be Lady Gaga fans, and they were able to quote lyrics from hits from Madonna's debut CD that came out in 1983.

Thank you, Chuck! That's very interesting to know!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2015, 12:45:16 pm

Well if we want to talk about death, that's fine with me. I've stared death in the face on more than one mountain. And Chuck, with his zombies and shower curtains, might chime in too!

But that's a separate topic from ageism. After all, death can happen at any point in life. By "ageism" I define that as a preoccupation with people's chronological ages. I have some friends who will look at a new person and immediately try to guess their age. And then once that person is out of earshot, they'll turn to me and ask, "How old do you suppose that person is?" I have a pat answer for this. I always say, "I don't know; I'm a poor judge of age." I simply don't think that way, and besides, people in the mountains look older than they really are because of sun damage to their skin.

I only have a limited amount of patience with people who go on and on about ages. But for people who use their age to keep from doing something, like my mother, I have even less. I'm trying to learn understanding and patience, and feel that that's the reason why she has come under my wing. But as far as Madonna putting down her guitar and microphone...I say, you go, girl! And if I'm in denial about death, so be it. Death will come, whether I deny it or not...so why not relax and enjoy living, I say.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 01:12:33 pm

Please feel free to use my blog to further this discussion!!!

And I just want to point out, Jeff, that I wasn't accusing you of ageism.  The point I was making that most artists, once they hit a certain age, have a very difficult time getting music played on mainstream radio.

It actually makes little to no sense.....after all, how many young kids do you know who liked the Beatles, or Led Zep, or other classic rock acts?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 01:43:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 01:12:33 pm

And I just want to point out, Jeff, that I wasn't accusing you of ageism.  The point I was making that most artists, once they hit a certain age, have a very difficult time getting music played on mainstream radio.

I didn't think you were, Sweetie. I think FRiend Lee was, and by her own definition, I think she still is. I don't happen to agree with or accept her definition. My understanding of "ageism" is prejudice or discrimination against older people--and that's what I think goes on when, as you point out, radio stations don't play the Boss or Prince or U2 or Cyndi Lauper (who, by the way, is about to make another guest appearance on the TV show Bones; she and David Boreanaz are good friends, or so says TV Guide). My guess would be that somebody, whoever programs these stations, or sells their advertising, thinks the fan base for the Boss, etc., is no longer in that coveted demographic group of, I think, 18--35, or something like that.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2015, 12:45:16 pm

But as far as Madonna putting down her guitar and microphone...I say, you go, girl! And if I'm in denial about death, so be it. Death will come, whether I deny it or not...so why not relax and enjoy living, I say.

I don't disagree, as long as it doesn't lead to irresponsible behavior and more than necessary inconvenience for those who have to take care of things when death finally catches up to you. I'm sure someone who has managed the property purchases that you have is not being irresponsible, but I also bet that a lot of people "out there" are being irresponsible because they don't want to deal with the fact of their own inevitable death.

Incidentally, according to Wikipedia, Madonna was born Aug. 16, 1958, so I'm about three months older than her, and we will both turn 57 this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 02:08:38 pm

I don't know whether it's true, or not, but here at work this morning, somebody said that Madonna is going to be here the same weekend as the Pope.  :o

I wonder who will be the bigger draw?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 02:34:57 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 02:08:38 pm

I don't know whether it's true, or not, but here at work this morning, somebody said that Madonna is going to be here the same weekend as the Pope.  :o

I wonder who will be the bigger draw?  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You've just reminded me of an incident with Madonna and a prior Pope.

It was 1990 and Madonna was touring the world with her "Blonde Ambition" tour.  Before the tour was to stop in Italy, Pope John Paul II started to make negative statements about the tour and Madonna, in an effort  to have her shows cancelled.

When she landed in Italy, she was given a message that the Pope wanted to see her, presumably to discuss her show and obscenity.

Her reply?

"If the Pope wants to see me, he can buy a ticket like everyone else."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 02:40:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 02:34:57 pm

"If the Pope wants to see me, he can buy a ticket like everyone else."

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Good for Madge!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2015, 04:27:37 pm

The Madonna discussion is more interesting but I have to interrupt to share some interesting things I learned when I looked up the definition of ageism. Wikipedia says, "The term was coined in 1971 by Robert Neil Butler to describe discrimination against seniors, and patterned on sexism and racism. Butler defined "ageism" as a combination of three connected elements. Among them were prejudicial attitudes towards older people, old age, and the aging process; discriminatory practices against older people; and institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about older people." Thanks for the definition, Wikipedia, but I still don't know what it means!

I should not have used the word. I was using it simply to say, in shorthand, that I grow tired of the popular preoccupation with people's chronological ages that some people I know have. I am certainly not in the business of "accusing" or "judging" anyone, least of all my friends. I am guilty of PPWPCA myself, mostly in reverse though. I have a tendency to hang around with younger people and I find them very interesting. Perhaps this is part of my "empty nest" syndrome. I seem to share a lot of interests w younger people.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 25, 2015, 05:14:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 24, 2015, 07:08:47 pm

He's a zombie, and he's coming for you, Sonja!   :laugh:

You made Jack a zombie, Chuck?

Shame on you!!!!!   >:( >:( >:(

No more pearls for you!!!  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 25, 2015, 05:18:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 09:04:02 am

Hiya Mandy!  Glad to see you stop by!   Even if you have nothing to write about, c'mon down and say "Hi" to us!!!

:-*

Other than what I posted above, I have nothing to write about either.  Diet/fitness is going OK, I'm slowly losing the weight and inches I've regained.   Now that I have a goal to focus on (the Madonna tour) it will keep me focused.  

I'm  assuming it will be a Mecca of gay men, I must be presentable.  :laugh:

Good for you for losing weight, Chuckie!

I know how hard it is. Keep it up!    :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 25, 2015, 08:58:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 25, 2015, 04:27:37 pm

I have a tendency to hang around with younger people and I find them very interesting. Perhaps this is part of my "empty nest" syndrome. I seem to share a lot of interests w younger people.

Maybe it isn't just "empty nest syndrome." I sure don't have an empty nest--I've never had a full nest  :laugh: --but I've been very fortunate to have made some much younger friends here in Philadelphia, and I have a lot of fun hanging out with them. I feel honored that these guys, who are young enough that they could be my children, have enjoyed my company and not treated me like some icky old queen. Not too long ago one of them even said he was actually hoping to run into me!

I'm sure your younger friends find you a very interesting person to know. I mean, you've traveled to Tibet, and you know a lot about interesting things like permaculture. Not a lot of people of any age have done stuff like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 26, 2015, 07:14:03 am

Interesting discussion...  I just turned 49, and though I'm in fairly good shape, I suppose I'm also in fairly bad shape, meaning my body has always innately wanted to be thin and active and healthy, but I as a person have almost always done the wrong thing by my body.  I am told often that I look younger than my age, but what did I do to deserve that?  It's simply genetics and staying out of the sun.  When someone asks my age, I really have to think to remember, and when I hear the number 49 come out of my mouth, I think "is that possible?".  Seems like just yesterday, I was playing Kick the Can in the street with all the boys in the neighborhood, scraping up my knees just like them, until Mama called me in for supper.  So, I sort of agree with Lee in that age shouldn't matter at all, just exactly like sexual orientation shouldn't matter, race shouldn't matter, sex shouldn't matter, etc.  And I also agree with Jeff in that death is a biological certainty, at least during OUR time, and there's no point in denying it.  I think it's unfortunate that so many people refuse to acknowledge that fact, and thus are unprepared -- financially, logistically, emotionally, etc. -- if it comes before the metaphorical 12th of Never.  I myself can't believe I made it past 30, and am overjoyed for every single day my God lets me wake up not dead, haha.  Just my thoughts...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 26, 2015, 07:15:50 am

Too funny.  As I finished typing that and I'm listening to the NCIS Benchmark CD on my computer, the song by Hank Williams that came on? "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive".  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2015, 09:04:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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This is exactly how I'm feeling with work today.

We just got an email from the former boss' boss, saying that we need to reduce exceptions, because in our entire portfolio, we have 53 of them.

An exception is when something is missing from a credit file....say the client is supposed to provide us a copy of their flood insurance, but hasn't, that is an exception.

53 is a very decent number, I know departments that have in the 100s.  My first thought when I saw that email was:  "What do you care, you'll be gone in 2 weeks anyway."

His last day is the 10th.

::)


Also, strange events at work.....we have two large birds, I can't tell what they are, bigger than crows, landing on the fourth floor windowsill, walking the perimeter of the building, and using their beaks to pull the insulation/stripping from the windows.  I guess they're looking for material for their nests.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2015, 09:05:05 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on March 26, 2015, 07:15:50 am

Too funny.  As I finished typing that and I'm listening to the NCIS Benchmark CD on my computer, the song by Hank Williams that came on? "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive".  ;D

Now there's a coincidence!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2015, 09:45:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

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Well, I haven't seen "the end" but I do see the end of the work week today!  ;D

Confirmed my meeting this evening with friends for Chinese food at 7:15.  Can't stay too late, as I have to get up early to drive to Pa. with the parents tomorrow.

Let's see, what else is new??   My car just passed the 138K  mile mark,  my lease was renewed for the apartment, and they raised my rent by $5.00 a month. 

Other than that, status quo at the mo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on March 27, 2015, 08:38:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 26, 2015, 09:05:05 am

Now there's a coincidence!  LOL

According to NCIS boss Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his set of rules, #9 is that there ARE no coincidences.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2015, 06:22:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://101fundraising.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/failed.png)

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2015, 08:57:07 am

Does anyone have any plans for the weekend?  I'll be having dinner with friends on Friday, but then early to bed as I must be up for 6am on Saturday (isn't there a law against that?) to go with my parents to Pennsylvania.

That's where mom's parents are buried, and each year she sends palm crosses to the family there, so they can put them on the grave for her.  This year the family is on the sick side (bad backs and such) so mom and dad are making the three hour drive to do it themselves.  Being 76 and 71, I'd offered to go with them, so I can drive the trip back.  We hope to be home by about 2:00 or so the same day.

Yes, that was the plan today.  We got up at 6:30, went to a diner for breakfast, and then hit the road for the 3 hour drive to Pa.  I slept the whole way there, my job was to drive home.

We had called some family and planned to meet after getting to the cemetery to place the crosses, 5 of them, on 5 different gravesites.

However, my parents didn't remember that Pa. is much cooler than we are here in NJ.  We got to the cemetery, and the ground was completely frozen, and there was no way these crosses were going in.  My dad and I even tried hammering a crowbar into the ground to make the hole, and the hammer just bounced off the crowbar.

We did still visit relatives, and we left the crosses with them, and they offered to put them on the graves once the ground thaws, or go up with fishing wire and tie them to the stones.

I drove home and we got back about 3:30 this afternoon.  I'm still at mom and dad's place, waiting for the laundry to finish.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2015, 01:07:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ad/a5/01/ada501964998fcdf58a149b0b3f1845d.jpg)

Because we all need  a little cuteness in our lives.

;D

Monday, back at work in my cubicle.  My new car insurance policy arrived over the weekend, I just mailed out the check.

strange dreams last night prevented real sleep, but I'm hopeful for tonight.  LOL   They weren't nightmares, just odd dreams about work.

Apartment was cleaned, and I'm feeling good overall as of late.

Hope you all can say the same!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2015, 08:57:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.stellarpath.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/busy.jpg)

LMAO!

Oh well, I do what  I can, and as long as there's a paycheck with my name on it, who am I to complain.

My email is filling up at work, and I need to get on that asap!  See you all soon!  Hope you're all well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2015, 08:51:54 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://mariamuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/feel_good_2012_350.jpg)

So, is everyone feeling good?

Nature got her April Fool's Day prank it last night when we got snow.  :o   It started snowing around 7PM last night, and not sure how long it lasted.  There was a coating on grass, but sidewalks and streets are clear.  A few cars had snow on them.

Today is a dinner for Mary, the woman who is retiring, and Friday is her last day.  We're all leaving work at 5:00 and I think we have the room until 8:00.  Should be nice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2015, 09:10:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/236/2/8/superhero_last_supper_by_luismhernandez-d5cbter.jpg)

It's Holy Thursday, the night the DC Heros and the Marvel Heros got together and had a massive dinner party.


 :laugh: :laugh:

Ok, in all seriousness, it's the night of the Last Supper.

I'm going out to lunch today.   Mary, the woman I work for who is retiring as of tomorrow, wants to take me, Maria, Pamela and Shirley for lunch.

Should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2015, 10:34:49 am

Happy Maundy Thursday to you, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2015, 08:40:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.galaxyreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/good-friday-comment-010.jpg)

Good Friday everyone!

I'm thinking we may be told to leave at 3:00 today instead of 4:30 or 5:00, for me that will depend on how much I get done today.

Mary's last day was yesterday, and she left of ton of stuff around for me to clean.  The new boss is here on Monday (not a holiday here in the US) so he can't come in and see this mess.  If I can't get it done before 3:00, I'll need to get it done after.

So I best get to it!  See ya later!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2015, 02:43:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2015, 08:40:12 am

I'm thinking we may be told to leave at 3:00 today instead of 4:30 or 5:00, for me that will depend on how much I get done today.

Mary's last day was yesterday, and she left of ton of stuff around for me to clean.  The new boss is here on Monday (not a holiday here in the US) so he can't come in and see this mess.  If I can't get it done before 3:00, I'll need to get it done after.

Thankfully it's been a very slow day, I'm guessing clients are closed due to Good Friday and Passover, so I was able to focus on everything else, and now it's all done with 15 minutes to spare.  I can leave at 3:00 like everyone else!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 03, 2015, 02:50:20 pm

Good for you, Chuckie!

Enjoy your Easter weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 03, 2015, 04:46:05 pm

Glad you finished, Chuck.
As I have written before and elsewhere, it is just unimaginable for me to consider working on Good Friday.  We do not even have public transport in Dunedin on Good Friday. Only petrol stations and corner stores are open. A few garden centres in other cities opened considering it was worthwhile to pay the $1000 fine. Cafes can open but are allowed to charge a 10% surcharge to cover higher wages. Only a few open. It will be the same on Easter day except buses do run.
I attended the 3 hour vigil in the Cathedral from 12 to 3pm.
However less than 15% of people regularly attend church in NZ.  I, however, think it is good for families to have a day together. Too many people worship the mighty $ and want to be able to shop all the time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 04, 2015, 05:32:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2015, 08:40:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.galaxyreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/good-friday-comment-010.jpg)

Good Friday everyone!

I'm thinking we may be told to leave at 3:00 today instead of 4:30 or 5:00, for me that will depend on how much I get done today.

Mary's last day was yesterday, and she left of ton of stuff around for me to clean.  The new boss is here on Monday (not a holiday here in the US) so he can't come in and see this mess.  If I can't get it done before 3:00, I'll need to get it done after.

So I best get to it!  See ya later!!!

Whut? ???
You don't even have a single holiday for Easter? I thought you had one.
We have three: Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Well, Easter Sunday is not an additional 'free' day but an official holiday nonetheless.

Good Friday is not only a holiday, but even a "quiet day", which means restrictions to public events. There's a ban on dancing and movie theaters also face restrictions because it's forbidden to show movies that stand 'in strong contradiction to the quiet character of the day'. AFAIK they close completely.
Shops must be closed anyway on every Sunday and holiday. So if you need groceries over Easter you have to get them on the Saturday because Friday, Sunday and Monday everything is closed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2015, 11:39:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/008/330/funny_cat_pictures_144.jpg?1250196963)

Yup, it's the weekend!   Will be going over to my brother and sister's-in-law for Sunday/Easter lunch.  :)

of course, we'll see Trenton too.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2015, 11:45:48 am

Quote from: brian on April 03, 2015, 04:46:05 pm

As I have written before and elsewhere, it is just unimaginable for me to consider working on Good Friday.  We do not even have public transport in Dunedin on Good Friday. Only petrol stations and corner stores are open. A few garden centres in other cities opened considering it was worthwhile to pay the $1000 fine. Cafes can open but are allowed to charge a 10% surcharge to cover higher wages. Only a few open.

It will be the same on Easter day except buses do run.

I attended the 3 hour vigil in the Cathedral from 12 to 3pm.  However less than 15% of people regularly attend church in NZ.  I, however, think it is good for families to have a day together. Too many people worship the mighty $ and want to be able to shop all the time.

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 04, 2015, 05:32:21 am

Whut? ???

You don't even have a single holiday for Easter? I thought you had one.  We have three: Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Well, Easter Sunday is not an additional 'free' day but an official holiday nonetheless.

Good Friday is not only a holiday, but even a "quiet day", which means restrictions to public events. There's a ban on dancing and movie theaters also face restrictions because it's forbidden to show movies that stand 'in strong contradiction to the quiet character of the day'. AFAIK they close completely.  Shops must be closed anyway on every Sunday and holiday. So if you need groceries over Easter you have to get them on the Saturday because Friday, Sunday and Monday everything is closed.

Yeah, here in America we basically get nothing for this holiday.  Businesses are open on Good Friday, and Holy Saturday as well.   Some businesses may close early or opt not to open on Good Friday, but it's not a nationwide thing.  No time off on Monday at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2015, 11:51:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/mr-jesus-no-here.jpg)

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.  ;D

Going to be with family today, which includes my great nephew Trenton Scott!  ;)  Can't wait to see him!

I'll spend the evening at home getting some things done, and then tomorrow is the big day, the new boss will be at work for his first day.  Hope everyone has a great day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 06, 2015, 03:13:56 am

Good luck with the new boss, Chuckie! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2015, 08:35:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--5cO_qr6v--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/195bm6ifsy5z3jpg.jpg)

No holiday here, so I'm back to work in my cubicle.  The new boss is here already, I was the only one around when he came so I gave him a quick tour, and he seems like a nice guy.

;D

We'll see what happens now.......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2015, 09:44:10 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 04, 2015, 05:32:21 am

Good Friday is not only a holiday, but even a "quiet day", which means restrictions to public events. There's a ban on dancing and movie theaters also face restrictions because it's forbidden to show movies that stand 'in strong contradiction to the quiet character of the day'. AFAIK they close completely.
Shops must be closed anyway on every Sunday and holiday. So if you need groceries over Easter you have to get them on the Saturday because Friday, Sunday and Monday everything is closed.

That sounds very much like the U.S. before the 1970s--or, at least, parts of the U.S., anyway. I guess every U.S. state had its own laws about these things. In Pennsylvania, anyway, stores were closed on Sundays.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2015, 12:35:07 pm

(http://m.memegen.com/wb43qz.jpg)

Ok, so the new guy's first day, why did Dennis announce his resignation?

Really? ? ? ?   :o ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2015, 02:44:33 pm

(http://m.memegen.com/wb43qz.jpg)

Ok, so why did I just leave a meeting, and found out that my immediate supervisor is transfering to a new department in 2 months?

:laugh:

You can't make this shit up!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2015, 11:46:29 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(http://m.memegen.com/wb43qz.jpg)

It's only Tuesday, and I want the week to be over!   :laugh:

Thankfully, no one else has resigned or done anything like that today!  As I watch the team dwindle, I wonder what the rest of the year will bring.

 ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 07, 2015, 03:18:23 pm

A promotion?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2015, 09:25:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXLzzRIoTOQ/T02l5p6eaDI/AAAAAAAAAWk/3YGV8JQyAMQ/s1600/tired.jpg)

Hope everyone is doing well this hump day!

Tired tired tired from a late night of bowling!  ;D  It was fun, so I really shouldn't complain.

The new boss has been here since Monday, his name is Tim and he seems like a nice guy.  We spent a few minutes talking today at my cubicle, cracked a few jokes and made him laugh. 

He should be easy to break in.  ;) :laugh:

Quote from: Kelda on April 07, 2015, 03:18:23 pm

A promotion?!

I'm not counting my chickens before they're hatched, but it's possible.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 09, 2015, 02:48:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 08, 2015, 09:25:52 am

I'm not counting my chickens before they're hatched, but it's possible.  ;D

And I'm not going to jinx it, but toi, toi, toi.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2015, 08:46:30 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://i.imgur.com/mQXFA.jpg)

I hope everyone is doing well this Thursday!

The new boss is fitting in well, and things seem to be going in a good direction, so that's a good thing.  My cubicle is somewhere between 'clean' and 'cluttered', it's not a disaster, but it's leaning on 'cluttered' so I need to fix that.  LOL

State refund hit not long ago, so it's good to have that extra cash in the account!  :)  Oh, and one of the women I report to (Mary, the one who retired) gave me a thank you gift for always helping her out with getting her job done, she gave me a gift card for $250.00!!  I haven't even registered it yet, but I think I'll start using it for gas, that's enough to let me fill the tank up on my Tracker about 8 times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2015, 08:47:12 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 09, 2015, 02:48:51 am

And I'm not going to jinx it, but toi, toi, toi.

Thank you, I think?  ??? ??? ???


I'm assuming toi, toi, toi is a good thing!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 09, 2015, 02:20:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 09, 2015, 08:47:12 am

Thank you, I think?  ??? ??? ???
I'm assuming toi, toi, toi is a good thing!  :laugh:

 :laugh: Yes of course it is! If your don't want to jinx something by saying 'good luck' you say toi, toi, toi instead. ;D(Sounds exactly like toy, toy, toy).
You can also spit over the person's shoulder instead, but that's a little hard to do from here. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2015, 02:59:21 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 09, 2015, 02:20:26 pm

 :laugh: Yes of course it is! If your don't want to jinx something by saying 'good luck' you say toi, toi, toi instead. ;D(Sounds exactly like toy, toy, toy).
You can also spit over the person's shoulder instead, but that's a little hard to do from here. :laugh:

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 09, 2015, 03:35:03 pm

You seem to be very contentious so I'm sure if you were to apply you'd do very well! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 09, 2015, 07:23:22 pm

Quote from: Kelda on April 09, 2015, 03:35:03 pm

You seem to be very contentious so I'm sure if you were to apply you'd do very well! 

Chuck sure is contentious!!!!

(Not sure if he is also conscientious....LOL)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2015, 08:45:34 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://jalapenoberry.com/media/funny-friday-ecard_admin052013d3f29.png)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Happy Friday everyone!  Hope you're all well!

quiet in the office at the moment, but I don't expect that to last.  New boss (Tim) has graced us with bagels for breakfast.  Since I've already eaten, I took one and I'm saving it for lunch.

:)

No big plans for the weekend, just to sleep in a bit, clean the apartment, and get other things done.  Of course, lunch with the parents on Sunday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2015, 08:50:50 am

Quote from: Kelda on April 09, 2015, 03:35:03 pm

You seem to be very contentious so I'm sure if you were to apply you'd do very well! 

I know what you mean, but that's not what you said!  ;)  :-*

Quote from: southendmd on April 09, 2015, 07:23:22 pm

Chuck sure is contentious!!!!

(Not sure if he is also conscientious....LOL)

 >:(

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings-BEARS
Post by: x-man on April 10, 2015, 12:46:14 pm

Hey CD,
Thanks for the help about the blog.  FR sent me to the site which has info about this.
I just realized I wrote that Jeff's was the only blog I had posted too.  I forgot that I posted here a few times about tattoos.  As I recall I dubbed you BetterMost's resident  muscle bear.  You shyly denied it, but from what I see on the picture you used to start your blog you look like one to me.  You must have been amused by my postings to W. Rambles obsessing about the muscle bezrs in Thailand.
 :)     Bears Rule!

x-man

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2015, 01:57:03 pm

Hiya X-Man,

Unfortunately, I went from MuscleBear to just "Bear".  I've refocused my efforts and am exercising regularly now, so I hope to be back to "muscle" form soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 10, 2015, 04:45:16 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNkUdV3BGpI[/youtube]

I have been on a "You Bet Your Life" kick lately, I just love those innocent screaming technopunks telling their stories.

This one is real good, check out 1) How the Beauty Queen is treated and 2) What the Danish guy has to say at 8:34, you'll have to listen to his story to understand the relevance.

Well that is all. I hope you have a really nice weekend.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2015, 08:29:03 pm

I'll check this out later.  Thanks!  Good to see ya here!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: x-man on April 11, 2015, 01:53:29 am

Hey CD,

Check it out,  I think of you.   :)

x-man

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2015, 01:43:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.sourcelink.com/images/esig/saturday.jpg?sfvrsn=0)

Hope everyone is having a good Saturday.

I slept in a bit, did some shopping, did some cleaning, and had lunch.   Still more cleaning to do, but I think for now I'll be taking a quick nap, and then get back to it once I'm done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2015, 01:44:37 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on April 10, 2015, 04:45:16 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNkUdV3BGpI[/youtube]

I have been on a "You Bet Your Life" kick lately, I just love those innocent screaming technopunks telling their stories.

This one is real good, check out 1) How the Beauty Queen is treated and 2) What the Danish guy has to say at 8:34, you'll have to listen to his story to understand the relevance.

Well that is all. I hope you have a really nice weekend.  :-*

Hiya BBT!  I watched the video, it was very weird seeing how the beauty queen was treated.  That wouldn't happen today.    As for the Danish guy, I couldn't make out what he said at 8:34,  but his story was interesting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2015, 01:49:44 pm

Quote from: x-man on April 11, 2015, 01:53:29 am

Hey CD,

Check it out,  I think of you.   :)

x-man

I've never heard that before, but I like it!  Thanks for sharing!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 11, 2015, 06:44:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2015, 08:50:50 am

(https://38.media.tumblr.com/be49a68b9249a0cc36a18386d71b37dd/tumblr_mpa9heJiIE1ssrh44o1_400.gif)

Looks like a very huge herring you're slapping Paul with!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2015, 09:47:23 pm

it is a rather large fish

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 12, 2015, 07:47:50 am

Paul loves herring!  He'll be ever so happy when he sees this giant one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2015, 06:10:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://tommy.ismy.name/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dirty-laundry.jpg)

How is everyone today?

Yeah, the laundry is done, it just needs to be put away.  :laugh:

Just finished dinner (PB&J sandwich) and I need to spend the rest of the night working on things online.

I did spend some time outside today, and it felt good.  Window open, fan on.....I've missed the fresh air in the apartment!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2015, 08:28:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.rippednfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/man-sleeping.jpg)

I wish this were me right now!

I didn't sleep as well as I could've, and now I'm feeling tired.  Oh well.  Must get through the day, and then hope sleep is better tonight.

Weird dreams, and waking up at about 2ish or so for no reason.  Ugh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 13, 2015, 03:11:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2015, 01:44:37 pm

Hiya BBT!  I watched the video, it was very weird seeing how the beauty queen was treated.  That wouldn't happen today.    As for the Danish guy, I couldn't make out what he said at 8:34,  but his story was interesting.

Groucho, he asks "What can't be cured....."

and the contestants, one of who is mayor of Cody, Wyoming says: "..........must be endured."

An interesting take on "If you can't fix it, you got to stand it."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2015, 08:32:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR9Fva4MUG91NmDKK0Wvpk8t9L5HZirz-5cpbgU6FR1P-swsdB0)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yes, a repeat, but God, that's so funny!  I hope I get the opportunity to say that to someone!

busy day for me today.....work (of course) and then my brother is having surgery today, so I'll stop by the hospital for a while after work, and then bowling.  I'll be exhausted by the time I get home.  Payday is coming!  Thank God, because my cash on hand is dwindling!

Other than that, it's the usual same ole same ole here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 15, 2015, 12:50:33 am

Hope everything goes well for your brother!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2015, 08:47:02 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/96/38/50/96385087798aed9fd8231941cdbd6d20.jpg)

Late night bowling, and after Monday's not so good sleep, I'm feeling tired.  I also have to go to a wake tonight, a friend of my father's passed away recently, and I'm friends with his kids on Facebook.  They made a point of telling me about his passing and the arragements, so I can't miss it.

I won't stay long, but at least they'll know I came.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2015, 08:48:41 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 15, 2015, 12:50:33 am

Hope everything goes well for your brother!

Mike's surgery went well, thanks.  He's in some pain, but they gave him meds for that.  He should be released in about 2 days or so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2015, 08:56:37 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://temp_thoughts_resize.s3.amazonaws.com/31/02ca0de768f9622827511c9495beb6/weekend-cat1.jpg)

Not much longer to go, and on top of that, Friday is payday for me, which I am grateful for!!!

I found 2 more of the Madonna albums I've been looking for (in vinyl format) so once I have them, I only need one more to make the collection complete.  Of course, the one I'm trying to find is apparently hard to get, and expensive.

 ::) ::)

I also found frames for the albums, so I can hang them on the wall of the living room once I have them all, ready to go.

Have a great day everyone!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 16, 2015, 05:45:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2015, 08:50:50 am

I know what you mean, but that's not what you said!  ;)  :-*

 >:(

(https://38.media.tumblr.com/be49a68b9249a0cc36a18386d71b37dd/tumblr_mpa9heJiIE1ssrh44o1_400.gif)

Hahahaha - whoops!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2015, 08:32:00 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

TGIF!

Friday and pay day are always a good combination.  ;D

One of the guys I report to (Dennis) is leaving the bank, today is his last day, so we're taking him out to lunch at a local pub for food and drinks.

After work, I may do some shopping.  I usually save that for Saturday, but I'd like to have a day this weekend to do nothing, so  shopping will  be on the agenda tonight.

Nothing is pressing or on the agenda for the weekend, so I should be able to relax and get some stuff done around the apartment.

:)

Anyone have definite plans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2015, 12:13:26 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-61HciaHyLHo/UX2dfmgcivI/AAAAAAAAJlE/XLwzptze7f8/s1600/lilpoundcake2.gif)

Lil' Pound Cake gives Monday the finger!!

I found the frames I've been looking for, on ebay, and for about $40.00 less than what the store would charge!

;D

It is pouring here, hope  others have sunshine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2015, 08:47:25 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/96/38/50/96385087798aed9fd8231941cdbd6d20.jpg)

happy hump day Bettermost!

Hoping for a quiet day at work, it was somewhere between yesterday, not quite slow, but  not quite busy.

My supervisor is out of the office today, so I could get caught up on stuff today, if all works out!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2015, 09:26:14 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

Hope everyone is doing well!  ;D

Yesterday was a slow day at work, and I managed to get caught up on a bunch of stuff, and for that I'm grateful! 

I'm expecting a package today when I get home, I'm hoping the UPS man will leave it outside the apartment without a signature.   They are the frames for my record albums.  I want to put all my Madonna albums on the wall as 'art', and I need about 24 frames.    WalMart was selling them in lots of 6, for $40.00, not counting shipping and handling, so we're probably talking close to $200.00.

I found someone selling a lot of 24 frames on ebay for $140.00, no shipping and handling charges, so I've saved myself about $60.00.   :)

Here's what the  living room should look like.  LOL   Funny thing is, they used Madonna's debut cd for the ad.

(http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-70d2/k2-_33684b13-e147-4458-acbb-ed21890701cc.v1.jpg)

Of course, I'll have about 20 or so albums to put up.   Ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2015, 08:35:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

TGIF Bettermosters!

;D

The frames did arrive yesterday!  Damn, the project sure to longer than I expected.  :laugh:   But I'm happy with the results.

Traffic didn't let me get home until 5:15, run to the store to get the 3M fasterners to attach the frames to the wall, back by 5:45, had dinner, was done by 6:30.  That's when I started working on the project, and I finished just about 10:00.

:o

Of course, by that time, I was wired and couldn't sleep, so I went online for a bit.


Here is the living room before.....




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/LR%20Before.jpg)


and here is the living room now.




(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/LR%20After.jpg)

Yup, 20 Madonna LPs on display in frames.

The 3 white squares represent the three LPs  i'm missing;  Music, GHV2 (greatest hits vol. 2) and Celebration.   I have two of the LPs on order,  and should arrive soon.  After that, all I  need is Celebration.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 24, 2015, 10:49:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 24, 2015, 08:35:33 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/LR%20After.jpg)

Wow, Madonnalicious!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2015, 11:14:00 am

???


The site said I had a new reply here, but nothing's  here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 26, 2015, 02:44:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 24, 2015, 08:35:33 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Decorated%20images/LR%20After.jpg)

Wotta lotta Madonna!   :)


It looks really nice, Chuck!  Happy for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2015, 08:55:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Well, the weekend is almost over.

:(

It was a busy one for me, spent time outside on Saturday, then shopped, and did laundry, and cleaning.

Sunday I finished cleaning the apartment, burned CDs, went bowling, and then had two of my teammates over for coffee and cake.

Catching up here now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2015, 08:56:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 26, 2015, 02:44:56 pm

Wotta lotta Madonna!   :)

It looks really nice, Chuck!  Happy for you!

thanks darlin'!

My copy of "Music" arrived on Friday, so that one is now in one of the frames, and "GVH2" is on the way.

I did find some people who are celling the copies of "Celebration" that I need, so I may have more shopping to do next week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 26, 2015, 09:30:30 pm

So, since you have the covers framed and on the wall, what do you do with the LPs?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2015, 08:42:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope you all had a great weekend.  Mine was busy, and i'm tired today, but it was good.

Oh well, here's hoping today flies by quickly!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2015, 08:43:03 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 26, 2015, 09:30:30 pm

So, since you have the covers framed and on the wall, what do you do with the LPs?

They're still in the covers, safe and sound.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on April 27, 2015, 10:16:37 am

Looks good Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 28, 2015, 12:28:14 am

Yes, it does. I like it! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2015, 08:43:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Ig6VXlDkY/UBfCa-EF-5I/AAAAAAAADcI/ehFFQrVZ-zM/s400/guy_bowling-13517.gif)

Yup, it's bowling night again!  ;D  Last bowling night in April, and then after May, the season is over until September.

;D  I'm looking forward to this little break.

Weather is getting nice here, warm and sunny, tomorrow it's supposed to be in the 70s.   :)

Feeling tired, I still haven't recovered from my busy weekend.  I believe the next one should be calmer, so that will help. 

Is everyone well?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2015, 08:44:30 am

Quote from: Kelda on April 27, 2015, 10:16:37 am

Looks good Chuck!

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 28, 2015, 12:28:14 am

Yes, it does. I like it! :)

Thanks ladies!

:)

Definitely not perfect, but I like how it looks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2015, 08:44:05 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.collegedebauchery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/123sdf.jpg)

Well, since I'm not a big drinker, I don't do "Thirsty Thursday"!  LOL

Yesterday was a pretty calm day at work, I got caught up on a bunch of stuff.  Tomorrow could be even quieter, as 4 of the team will be out of the office, all using a vacation day.

I'm hoping that's another 'catch up' day for me!  Fridays do tend to be the quietest day of the week.

No major plans for the weekend, and after last week's busy schedule, I'm glad for that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 30, 2015, 04:27:32 pm

Chuck, you are a sky full of stars! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 01, 2015, 03:44:22 am

When I get a "Thirsty Thursday" email it means the AA is giving me 8 or 10 cents off per litre of fuel at BP rather than the usual 4 cents.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2015, 08:48:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://textimages.us/friday/friday07/friday-116.jpg)

Yup, it's Friday, and pay day!!!  :)

It looks like it will be a slow day, which is just what I want.  :)

Also looks to be a slow weekend.  I'll do some light cleaning around the apartment, but other than that, the weekend is mine. 

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2015, 08:51:09 am

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on April 30, 2015, 04:27:32 pm

Chuck, you are a sky full of stars! ;D

LOL   Hiya BBT!  As I was reading this, the radio in the cubicle next to me was playing OneRepublic's "Counting Stars".

Quote from: brian on May 01, 2015, 03:44:22 am

When I get a "Thirsty Thursday" email it means the AA is giving me 8 or 10 cents off per litre of fuel at BP rather than the usual 4 cents.  :)

Ah, so it's different over there, huh?  Over here, Thirsty Thursday started with the college kids, who would arrange their schedules so they would have no Friday classes, and hit the bars Thursday night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2015, 05:06:06 pm

Yup, summer is coming.   How can I tell?

I had to kill a yellow jacket in my apartment today.

 ::) ::) ::) ::)

I have the little sucker saved in a Ziploc bag, and I intend to send a pic of it to my property manager.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2015, 08:54:46 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://thedogpaddler.com/EmailNewsletters/080120_SlowSundayBrokenToe/Laundry_washing_2DtransGIF.gif)

Yeah, laundry day yesterday, but I managed to spend some time outside as well, it was a great weekend out.

As I posted yesterday, I had the first yellow jacket get into my apartment.  Yay!   ::)

I'm going to document each one that comes in and email pictures to the property manager.

"Rah rah" day at work, one of the big bosses is coming in for a visit, so I'm here with buttoned shirt and tie. 

::)

once today is over, a quick run home, change, and then off to see my friend's daughter in a softball game.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2015, 08:35:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4Ig6VXlDkY/UBfCa-EF-5I/AAAAAAAADcI/ehFFQrVZ-zM/s400/guy_bowling-13517.gif)

The season is almost over!!

The last  night of bowling is May 19th.  Just three more nights.

Went to see my friend's daughter in her softball league last night, that was fun, she managed to hit each time she got up to bat, and  had a few good catches last night too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2015, 08:37:14 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://rack.1.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzAzLzI5L2NkL3R1bWJscl9ta2QxLjM2N2U1LmdpZgpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/c2548223/ddc/tumblr_mkd1r4xVSA1qg4f82o1_500.gif)

How is everyone doing this hump day?  ;D

quiet in the office so far, and I'm hoping the trend continues through the week.   There is some sort of training here on Thursday and Friday, and all the RMs I report to are taking it, so they won't be around to give me stuff to do.

;D

Now.....if the customers would just not call........ :laugh:


And I just corrected a strange problem.......I was bouncing around bettermost and thinking, "why haven't I seen any posts from BBP lately".

Then, I went to Jeff's blog, and there were posts by Paul, but I couldn't see them.  Somehow the "SouthEndMD" screenname got added to my ignore list.

???

I have no idea how that happened, or even when it happened, but I fixed it today!  I can see ya now, Paul!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2015, 09:28:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2015, 08:37:14 am

And I just corrected a strange problem.......I was bouncing around bettermost and thinking, "why haven't I seen any posts from BBP lately".

Then, I went to Jeff's blog, and there were posts by Paul, but I couldn't see them.  Somehow the "SouthEndMD" screenname got added to my ignore list.

???

I have no idea how that happened, or even when it happened, but I fixed it today!  I can see ya now, Paul!

That's weird.  ???  Glad you got it fixed. Must be gremlins loose in Bettermost.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 06, 2015, 10:06:22 am

Love you too, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2015, 11:26:36 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2015, 09:28:13 am

That's weird.  ???  Glad you got it fixed. Must be gremlins loose in Bettermost.  :(

Yeah, very weird.  Of all the people to block, why Paul?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2015, 11:26:58 am

Quote from: southendmd on May 06, 2015, 10:06:22 am

Love you too, Chuckie!

can you feel the love tooooooniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 06, 2015, 11:41:37 am

There is an ignore button somewhere on each of the posts and it's easy to click it by mistake. Especially when you are travelling around the site at the speed of Chuck!

Except I don't have an ignore button because I'm a moderator...not that I would want to ignore anybody anyway!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2015, 08:56:36 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5cwkzVVYv1w/Ug-Iw7YR8kI/AAAAAAAAnqk/nJc28lkqbic/w500/dentist.jpg)

How is everyone today?

No dentist appointment for me, just thought the card was funny.   :laugh:

There is some sort of training session going on today and tomorrow at work, so I'm in my corner all alone, it's going to be two very quiet days.  :)

I also decided to take two 'mental health' days, since I have vacation time building up, and no time off scheduled, so I'm taking this coming Monday and Tuesday off.   I may go into the city and see if I can find out where Anne's play is, and get her autograph on my Brokeback Oscar book.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2015, 01:24:02 pm

A tiara would suit you better. ...

 ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2015, 01:33:12 pm

Can I borrow one of yours?

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2015, 01:45:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 07, 2015, 01:33:12 pm

Can I borrow one of yours?

;)

You keep your paws off my family jewels. ...  ;D  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2015, 09:20:19 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nEOXSrDo87k/UoYtqkjsg1I/AAAAAAAACN8/71R76FwzZyY/s1600/tard.jpg)

Happy Friday everyone!   Well, I talked about taking to mental health days this coming Monday and Tuesday.   Maria will be out of the office on Tuesday, so I have to be in for that day, and then I may need to be in on Monday because of a new loan closing. 

::)   :laugh:

So much for those mental health days!   Oh well.

Going to a birthday party on Saturday, and then Sunday is Mother's Day, so I'll see the family and spend some time with Trenton.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2015, 09:21:19 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2015, 01:45:29 pm

You keep your paws off my family jewels. ...  ;D  ;)

Not a problem.  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2015, 11:27:17 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/d5/d52004357e4e78cd4154237ede2436445b032582cec103951b67338452fcf52d.jpg)

Hope you all have a great weekend ahead of you.

Today I'm going to a bday party for my friend Corrine's daughter, Sheridan.  After that, evening at home.

Mother's day we're going up to see Mike and Michelle and everyone.   Picnic in the park, and playing with Trent at the playground.  :)

Monday is a day off for me.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:03:33 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://ak.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/2477390/preview/stock-footage-angry-businessman-with-tablet-computer-on-sunbed-slow-motion.jpg)

Yeah, that's not me today, but I am a little more relaxed than usual, as all the guys are in a business meeting, and my immediate supervisor is out.

:)

I was off on Monday, took a Mental Health Day, just to 'eat up' some vacation  time that is piling up.

Hope that everyone had a good mother's day.   We had a low-key one.  Met up with my brother, sister-in-law, niece, and went to a fire fighter's fair in  northern NJ, and then back to their place to have pizza for dinner.

pics are below.






Some pics of Trenton Scott taken today, Mother's Day.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0009.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:04:19 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0011.jpg)


Trenton & mommy Shana.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:06:08 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0011.jpg)


Trenton & mommy Shana.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:07:31 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0012.jpg)


Trenton & Grammy Michelle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:08:33 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0015.jpg)

Mother's Day with Grammy Michelle, Mom Shana, and Great Grammy Andreea.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:09:01 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0019.jpg)

On the merry go round with mom and great grandpa.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:10:03 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0023.jpg)


On the Tub of Fun with great grandma and mom

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:10:58 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0035.jpg)

Walking around with pappy and great grand pa(ppy).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2015, 10:12:00 am

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Mothers%20Day%202015/SAM_0042.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 12, 2015, 10:54:01 am

He's a cutie, Chuck!


But what about those firemen now...?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 13, 2015, 12:32:39 am

 :o Trenton is already that big? Wow the lil cutie-pie has just the right age to become one of mine. :laugh: At work we have children between age one and three/three and a half. He would fit right in. O0
And I love your mom's smile!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2015, 08:31:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/81/3c/83/813c8315c425ff82235fbf37b221f282.jpg)

I'm not trying to rush the week or anything, but I had Monday off, and for some strange reason, I thought today was Thursday.  LOL  Talk about a short work week!!!

Anyway, it's Wednesday and the office is quiet right now, which is a good thing, I can relax a bit.

Must keep a reminder that Mom's birthday is Saturday!  I don't want to be the bad son and not call!

:o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2015, 08:36:17 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 13, 2015, 12:32:39 am

:o Trenton is already that big? Wow the lil cutie-pie has just the right age to become one of mine. :laugh: At work we have children between age one and three/three and a half. He would fit right in. O0
And I love your mom's smile!

Yes, time is flying by, and now Trent is about 1 & 1/2, or he will be by the end of the month.   It's funny to see him try to express himself with his limited vocabulary.

My dad won Trent 3 fish at the firefighter's fair, at one of the contest booths.  We went back to Mike & Michelle's place, and got the fish set up in a container, and showed them to Trenton.

He seemed to understand they were his pets, as his grandparents have pets (dogs) which he calls 'doggies'.   He kept pointing to the goldfish in the container and saying "doggies!"

lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2015, 09:38:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2015, 08:36:17 am

My dad won Trent 3 fish at the firefighter's fair, at one of the contest booths.  We went back to Mike & Michelle's place, and got the fish set up in a container, and showed them to Trenton.

Was that like one of those deals where you toss Ping-Pong balls into little fishbowls in order to win the fish?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 13, 2015, 10:00:25 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2015, 09:38:33 am

Was that like one of those deals where you toss Ping-Pong balls into little fishbowls in order to win the fish?

Yup!  They gave dad a small bucket of ping pong balls, he tossed the whole bucket at once, and three balls went in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 13, 2015, 10:21:31 am

Thanks for reminding me about Hump Day! I try to remember to post a picture of a buffalo with a big hump on Wednesdays, and usually I forget!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2015, 11:02:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 13, 2015, 10:00:25 am

Yup!  They gave dad a small bucket of ping pong balls, he tossed the whole bucket at once, and three balls went in.

OMG, I haven't seen that in ... decades! When I was a little boy, they had a carnival at my elementary school every spring, and there was always one of those games where you tossed the Ping-Pong ball in order to win a goldfish in a little bowl. I had no idea that sort of thing was still around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2015, 08:40:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/32/32f5a8da511f29a4a8e491439c6084fb0a84330b3837587fcd5ccf1754dd81c1.jpg)

Yup, it's almost Friday!  Oh, and my supervisor will be out of the office on Friday, as well as one of the guys I report to, so I'll have an easy day!  :)

I have no plans this weekend, other than a much needed haircut, so I'm thinking that my apartment will get a good cleaning.

I have noticed that there are a lot of gnats stuck to my window screen, and I've read that a natural repellant is vanilla extract, so I plan on picking some of that up, and spraying it on the windows.   I'll let you know if it works.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2015, 08:41:08 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 13, 2015, 10:21:31 am

Thanks for reminding me about Hump Day! I try to remember to post a picture of a buffalo with a big hump on Wednesdays, and usually I forget!

You're welcome, FRiend!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2015, 08:44:16 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 13, 2015, 11:02:35 am

OMG, I haven't seen that in ... decades! When I was a little boy, they had a carnival at my elementary school every spring, and there was always one of those games where you tossed the Ping-Pong ball in order to win a goldfish in a little bowl. I had no idea that sort of thing was still around.

Yup, it was still there!  In fact, I gave all the moms scratch off tickets for Mother's Day, and both Michelle and Shana won on their tickets.  They pooled the money together, and got a bigger tank, stones, and a small filter device to replace the oxygen in the water.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2015, 08:43:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/cc/ccb438e94df58e7c9e092ebcebdf8b3f4742932ea9eaf0a5e755933e8ad049fb.jpg)

You tell 'em Sweet Brown!!!  ;)

Not only is it Friday, it's my payday as well!  :)

I'm at work, so far the team leader isn't in, and Jay, Sid and Maria are out  of the office today,  so it's very quiet, and very nice!

:)   Perhaps Tim isn't coming in either, and that means Shirley (his assistant) may not come in, so I'll be alll alone in this corner.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2015, 07:06:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://funnymama.com/store/121029/115495_v0_460x.jpg)

I can't remember the last time I slept until 2PM.  LOL  I think I'd be very pissed to find out I did that, slept away more than half the day.

I did sleep in, did some cleaning, and now I'm relaxing.  :)

Was a nice morning, but it's getting very grey and overcast now, and we might get a passing thunderstorm.

Mom's birthday was today, gave her a phone call and left a greeting on her FB.  I'll be seeing the family tomorrow, so I intend to bring over some Italian pastries to celebrate her birthday, and a card.

(http://springhillnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dolci_italiani.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 17, 2015, 06:06:50 am

Happy birthday to your mum, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2015, 08:42:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://aka.media.jibjab.com/assets/06/67/73/97/90gimg.png)

Ugh, Mondays come too soon!

Hope that everyone is well today, and had a great weekend!  I went and picked up a bunch of Italian pastries yesterday, and gave them to mom for her birthday on Saturday.  Other than that, it was a quiet weekend.

;D

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2015, 07:36:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

Tonight is the last night of bowling this season.  :)

We'll have two 'fun nights' during the summer, and then start up again in September.  Oh, and (fingers crossed) we may have an earlier start time next season.  Only 30 minutes earlier, but on work nights, I'll take every minute I can.

LOL

Nothing new at work.....everything is still pretty much the same.  This weekend is a three day weekend, and the "unofficial" start of summer.  It will be nice to have the extended weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2015, 07:42:32 pm

Latest pic of Trenton Scott.  Love the expression on his face.

 ;D



(https://scontent.fash1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11151010_10153248890567348_8433200413592296328_n.jpg?oh=b9f778cd3f26284ccab0cfe1778af8b6&oe=55CBD349)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2015, 08:53:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

Happy Hump day!  ;D

Well, my team went out with a bang last night!  We're officially in last place (LOL) and for our last game, we had to play the first place team.

Well damn!  We ended up beating them all three games, stealing the 7 points from them.  Ha!  I bowled a 99, a 125 and a 153. 

;D

it was a late night, however (didn't get home until 12:30am) so I'm tired today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2015, 08:49:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Celebration_Double_CD_Deluxe_Edition.jpg)

So happy happy happy!

I've posted pics on FB about my "Madonna Wall", where I have all her albums on vinyl, and hung in my living room.

Well, when i hung all the frames, there were three empty frames, I needed to get the vinyl versions of "Music", "GHV2"  (Greatest Hits, Vol 2) and her latest hits compilation, "Celebration".

Celebration was proving to be very expensive.  I saw people selling them sealed for over $1,500.00!  I love Madonna, but not that much.  For that price I'd expect it to be delivered by Madonna herself!

I continued to shop around, and found someone selling an unsealed copy for $500.00 a week ago.  I sent him an email to ask some questions, but he never replied.  His loss, my gain.  Last night I found someone who is selling a sealed copy, all four LPs in the cover, for $250.00

:)

Soon, the wall will be complete.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us!  I plan to do laundry on Friday (they'll let us out early from work) to get that chore out of the way.  Saturday I'll be cooking meatballs to be taken to a BBQ on Sunday.  Monday will be a relaxing "me" day.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 21, 2015, 09:06:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2015, 08:49:19 am

 I saw people selling them sealed for over $1,500.00!  I love Madonna, but not that much.  For that price I'd expect it to be delivered by Madonna herself!

Cheapskate lover  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2015, 11:19:34 am

Quote from: brian on May 21, 2015, 09:06:37 am

Cheapskate lover  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Brian, approximately $1,500.00 equals my monthly bills.  I'm not spending that kind of money on ONE album.   lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 21, 2015, 01:29:38 pm

Good thing you waited, Chuck.

Congrats on your purchase! Soon your wall will be complete!


What next, Nena?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2015, 02:30:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 21, 2015, 01:29:38 pm

What next, Nena?  ;D

:laugh:

I don't have enough wall space for my albums!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 21, 2015, 03:58:27 pm

You need a bigger apartment, then!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2015, 08:59:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/29033758.jpg)

Happy Friday everyone, and a three day weekend!

I'm happy that I actually remembered to bring my "Super Cuts" gift certificate to work, and my laundry, so when they let us out of here early today (which I know they will) I can just jet over to to get the hair cut, and then to mom & dad's to get the laundry done.

:)

Tomorrow I need to get the shopping done for the meatballs, and to restock the candy at work, and then the rest of Saturday is making the meatballs and sauce.

Sunday is BBQ, and Monday is a rest day!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2015, 10:26:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/memorial_day_kids2_500x232.jpg)

Happy Memorial Day everyone.

The BBQ yesterday was a lot of fun!  Showed up at 1:00, helped the hostess finish setting up, and then the partied, music, drinks, and a ton of food.....sliders, hot dogs, ribs, chicken, corn-on-the-cob, meatballs, sausage & peppers, salads, cake.

It was so good to catch up with friends and have fun.

Today I have another BBQ, and I was asked to bring dessert, so I'm going to get a dozen cannoli, and some cookies.  I was going to bring some of the leftover meatballs from last night, but there were none.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 25, 2015, 10:44:20 am

Sounds like a lot of fun, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 25, 2015, 12:45:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 25, 2015, 10:26:58 am

The BBQ yesterday was a lot of fun!  Showed up at 1:00, helped the hostess finish setting up, and then the partied, music, drinks, and a ton of food.....sliders, hot dogs, ribs, chicken, corn-on-the-cob, meatballs, sausage & peppers, salads, cake.

Sounds very nice.  :)

I don't get the point of sliders. I mean, aren't they just little hamburgers?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 26, 2015, 12:25:07 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 25, 2015, 12:45:05 pm

I don't get the point of sliders. I mean, aren't they just little hamburgers?  ???

My thoughts exactly. They're nice at a restaurant, when you aren't hungry want just a small bite to eat. And especially knowing American portion sizes, lol! But at home? Too much work, too little effect. You need tons of them.
They are cute however. I guess that's why they became popular. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 26, 2015, 01:55:06 am

I had never heard of them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2015, 08:39:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.marsh.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holidaybreakfasttray.jpg)

anybody want donuts?

regarding sliders, I don't see the point in them either.  I guess for parties people think they're cute, like Chrissi said.

Brian, "sliders" are mini burgers, first getting the from the chain White Castle, small burgers that could practicallly slide down your throat .  Here's a shot of a slider on top of a normal sized burger.


(http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jamieoliverprod/_int/rdb2/upload/102_1_1349707645_lrg.jpg)


I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel like I need a day off from my weekend!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2015, 08:50:36 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://twentysomethingandstarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wiaw.jpg)


We made it over the hump, and now it's downhill to the weekend!  :)  Short work weeks are always a good thing!

The main boss is out of the office today, but my immedieate supervisor will be in, so I will have to appear busy at points of the day.

;D

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2015, 08:50:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/32/32f5a8da511f29a4a8e491439c6084fb0a84330b3837587fcd5ccf1754dd81c1.jpg)

Yup, it's almost Friday!   :)  I love a good short work week!

Now the months will drag until September 7th and the next holiday off.  As for July 4th, this year it's a Saturday, so we don't get a day off.  LOL


The Madonna Walll is done.  The three empty frames have been filled, my copies of "Music", "GHV2", and "Celebration" have all arrived.

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/mwfinal.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 28, 2015, 10:01:48 am

Congrats on your completed Madonna wall, Chuckie!

Now you need something new to obsess about!  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2015, 06:35:22 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 28, 2015, 10:01:48 am

Congrats on your completed Madonna wall, Chuckie!

Now you need something new to obsess about!  ;) ;D

I think I'd rather not spend any more. LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2015, 08:54:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://cantbelievehowstrangeitis.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/friday2.jpg)


I have a while before I leave work for the day, but I can't wait.  LOL

The A/C went out yesterday, and is out now, but thankfully, being worked on.

No plans for the weekend, so I can just rest!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2015, 01:54:39 pm

we're making progress......one of the 2 A/C units is working.  Yaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 31, 2015, 02:35:50 pm

Hey Chuck! For some reason I thought of you when I saw this: 

(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-05/29/12/enhanced/webdr15/enhanced-26339-1432918352-8.png)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 31, 2015, 04:32:29 pm

Hey Chuck! For some reason I thought of you when I saw this: 

(http://cdn.bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Zombeavers-Poster.jpeg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2015, 06:16:14 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 31, 2015, 02:35:50 pm

Hey Chuck! For some reason I thought of you when I saw this: 

(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-05/29/12/enhanced/webdr15/enhanced-26339-1432918352-8.png)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

LOL  Oh yeah, that's how I am on Fridays!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2015, 06:17:50 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 31, 2015, 04:32:29 pm

Hey Chuck! For some reason I thought of you when I saw this: 

(http://cdn.bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Zombeavers-Poster.jpeg)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

One movie I think I'll skip!   :laugh:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6I5hl1w0eg[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2015, 02:37:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/bb/2b/anger,animation,clouds,gif,rain,revenge-bb2beaa7079c0ae3ca15d4a345294455_h.jpg?ts=93246)

Well damn!!

Thunder, lightning and rain for most  of the night!  Floods in a lot of places.....more rain and storms predicted for tonight and tomorrow as  well.

hope the rest of BetterMost is having better days!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2015, 08:44:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/bb/2b/anger,animation,clouds,gif,rain,revenge-bb2beaa7079c0ae3ca15d4a345294455_h.jpg?ts=93246)

Yeah, keeping the cloud today, we've had rain Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and passing showers today.  LOL 

If we were nearing a drought situation, I think we've been saved.  LOL

Hope that everyone is doing well, things are OK so far on this end!

New cable equipment arrived last night, I spent from 6:30 - 8:00 connecting everything.  I was back online and watching TV by 8:00, but with all the old equipment, wires, boxes, bags, ties, instructions, my apartment looks like a tornado hit it.

I'll have to do some cleaning tonight.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 03, 2015, 11:16:46 am

Stay dry, Chuckie!


Do we see you this Sunday for breakfast/brunch in NY?
Time and place hasn't been set so far. Recs are welcome.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2015, 02:08:46 pm

as far as I know, I can be there!  :)

Who is attending?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 03, 2015, 02:42:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 03, 2015, 02:08:46 pm

as far as I know, I can be there!  :)

Yay! :D

Quote

Who is attending?

Monika and I start our trip in NY, just for one day. We'll leave on Sun afternoon for Washington DC.
Apart from us Kelly and Meryl wanted to be there, but I don't have confirmation since we don't have a place and time yet. I also don't know about John. Good idea you remind me. Gonna email him. Also email Teresa.


So I guess I'll se you around, hunh? - But for real, not four years later :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2015, 08:57:28 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://static.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/8baa69ebc2eb9d87e4316ed233796de0_51df1cc2d2e5b.png)


Since they'll be a brokie brunch on Sunday, that pic feels appropriate!  LOL

Busy season at work is skimming along, and I've already done a few projects that should help things continue to zip along at a regular pace.  :)

Pam and I are taking Maria out to lunch today to celebrate her new position, that will be nice.

Going to be a busy weekend.....laundry on Friday, dinner with friends on Saturday, and then brunch on Sunday.

No rest for the weary!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 04, 2015, 02:22:12 pm

We have a time and place for our breakfast-brunch!
Since your blog is open to non-members, I'll PM you.
If anybody else is interested, contact me!


Meanwhile I've heard back from some ppl, so here you go:

Attendee list:

John
Meryl
Chuck
Monika
Chrissi
Kelly (maybe/probably)

Teresa? ? ? very much maybe. Haven't heard from her yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2015, 09:37:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OzEBVdsvp3w/T1OHM-iaG6I/AAAAAAAAo1M/t9R1aqAtJJw/s1600/e-card+0010.jpg)

Oh my!  :o  :laugh:

Busy weekend here, laundry tonight, then clean the apt and meet friends for dinner on Saturday, and then brunch on Sunday in NYC!  :)

Hope that everyone has a great weekend!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2015, 09:16:54 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.cirus.org.au/images/frontpage/splashpod/pod_415_145/man-sleeping.jpg)

I wish that's what I was doing right now, instead of being at work!  LOL  Between laundry, cleaing other chores, and then dinner out on Saturday and brunch on Sunday, I need to recover from my weekend!

LOL

Oh well, no rest for the weary, and it's time to get to work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2015, 09:37:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/PhineasFerb_calendar_7178.jpg)

In case you were curious, there's only 198 days to Christmas.

;D

There are also only 12 days until the Summer Soltice.  Some may look at that as the beginning of summer.  I look at is as, the longest day of  the year, and then each day is shorter, hearlding the coming of autumn!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 09, 2015, 01:20:26 pm

Hey!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2015, 02:28:19 pm

Hey back at ya, bbt!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 09, 2015, 03:05:04 pm

Chuck, I don't want to put any pressure on you, but I think you'd better hurry up.

After this Saturday, it'll be too late forever...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 09, 2015, 05:46:02 pm

On a different  note: Chuck, I've found the perfect art work for you!!!!!


(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Ann-Carrington-Boats-1-and-2-2b2__880.jpg)


(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Wing-Wo-Wave-and-White-Cloud-City__880.jpg)

(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/I-made-two-huge-galleons-from-old-pearl-necklaces1__880.jpg)


(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/I-made-two-huge-galleons-from-old-pearl-necklaces__880.jpg)


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2015, 08:45:43 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 09, 2015, 03:05:04 pm

Chuck, I don't want to put any pressure on you, but I think you'd better hurry up.

After this Saturday, it'll be too late forever...

??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 10, 2015, 03:23:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 09, 2015, 08:45:43 pm

??? ??? ???

(http://svenskdam.se/files/2015/05/carl-philip-sofia.jpg)


He's getting married on Saturday...  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2015, 08:51:06 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/96/38/50/96385087798aed9fd8231941cdbd6d20.jpg)

How is everyone doing today?

My coworker (Pam) has been out of the office the past two days, I hope she's feeling better and back to work today.  I'm tired of covering for her.  LOL

Quiet right now, but I'm sure it will get busy later!  Off to work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2015, 08:51:46 am

Quote from: Sason on June 10, 2015, 03:23:58 am

(http://svenskdam.se/files/2015/05/carl-philip-sofia.jpg)


He's getting married on Saturday...  :'(

If that's his type, there isn't anything I can do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 10, 2015, 05:13:53 pm

I'm sure he just settled for what he could find, because he hasn't met you yet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2015, 03:29:42 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 10, 2015, 05:13:53 pm

I'm sure he just settled for what he could find, because he hasn't met you yet!

You overestimate my charms.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2015, 03:51:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://nastynally.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/notgood.png?w=408&h=309)

No, I don't believe that, but the pic above relates  to the post below.....

Quote from: Kelda on April 07, 2015, 03:18:23 pm

A promotion?!

As I had said a few weeks ago, we had a bunch of people resign, one of them my immediate supervisor.

yes, I posted for her position, but the powers that be opted to go with someone else for the job.

In the long run, it was the best decision.  If I had gotten it, I would've had to learn Maria's position, and then during busy season (now) I would have to do her job, plus train someone to do my job.

With them going with somebody else, the RA team is complete and ready for the busy season.


Not too bad today, considering we're in busy season....I got a bunch of stuff done, and seem to be on top of everything.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2015, 03:53:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2015, 03:29:42 pm

You overestimate my charms.

I sure don't.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2015, 03:55:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2015, 03:51:14 pm

I would've had to learn Maria's position.

Sweetie, I'm sure you know all the positions already. Missionary, doggie. ...

 ;D   :-*

Love you! Mean it!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2015, 03:56:50 pm

I'm sorry you didn't get the promotion, Chuck.

But maybe, as you say, it's for the best.

You surely know that better than I do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2015, 04:29:52 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 10, 2015, 03:23:58 am

(http://svenskdam.se/files/2015/05/carl-philip-sofia.jpg)

Damn. He's one handsome prince.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2015, 04:38:31 pm

Yup, he is indeed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2015, 08:50:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Candy-PayDay-Wrapper-Small.jpg)

Yup, it's Friday and pay day!!!

Busy weekend ahead of me.  Tonight I have to do shopping, and clean the apartment.  Tomorrow is the Valerie Fund walk that I do with my family every year.  Sunday is the year end banquet for the bowling league.

Whew!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 13, 2015, 09:04:34 am

Seems to me you need a weekend to rest from the weekend, Chuck!  ;D

Have fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2015, 03:29:44 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 13, 2015, 09:04:34 am

Seems to me you need a weekend to rest from the weekend, Chuck!  ;D

Have fun!

I think so too!  LOL

Well, the cleaning was finished last night, so that's good!

The walk was over by 11:30, so I went home, had lunch and took a nap, now I'm doing laundry before mom comes over tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2015, 08:55:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.grumpycats.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09.13.2014-1-GO-AWAY.jpg)

This is just how I feel today, at least for my fellow employees.....just go away.

I'm tired from the weekend, and could curl up and just go to bed now.  I need a weekend away from my weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2015, 08:18:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://s3.amazonaws.com/gmi-digital-library/b796fd98-f58f-46a8-b0be-0ae761d99a02.jpg)

Well, we made it through Monday!

Monday afternoon, just about 20 minutes before I left work, the heavens opened and it POURED.  Thunder, lightning, the whole deal.

Downed limbs from trees, floods, traffic snarled everywhere.  I eventually made it home, but ugh, what a disaster!  Oh, and to add insult to injury, same thing is expected today, the same time.

:laugh:

Today's picture is a chedder and bacon quiche, which I happen to be having for breakfast.  I can't remember the last time I had quiche.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2015, 08:39:06 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://www.rottenecards.com/ecards/Rottenecards_27137691_c6g26pvkd3.png)

LOL

Oh, and for the record, I have NOT taken a pregnancy test, I just thought it was funny!

Happy Hump Day everyone!!

Nice, quiet morning so far, and I hope it stays that way! 

How is everyone? ? ? ? ?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 17, 2015, 09:51:47 am

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/45/RabbitTestEnglishDVD.jpg/220px-RabbitTestEnglishDVD.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2015, 08:37:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://i.imgflip.com/h96gw.jpg)

Oh my!  I hope that no one feels that way about me!  Although, I will admit, there is one person here right now that I would love to punch in the throat.

Oh, by here, I mean work, not here on BetterMost.

the person selected to replace Maria (Minh) has begun to move some of her stuff to Maria's cube, so she'll be able to jump right into helping the team when she officially joins the end of the month.

;D

Rainy here now, and it may be this way all day.....oh well, every day can't bring sun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2015, 08:47:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://bookshop.se/sites/bookshop.se/files/images/event/GladMidsommar_w390.jpg)

No payday here, but still Friday, which is reason enough to celebrate!

Will do some light cleaning around the apartment tonight, and tomorrow will be an early Father's Day celebration for my family, at the zoo with Trenton.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 19, 2015, 12:31:47 pm

Aww....thanks, Chuck!  :-*

Going to the zoo with Trenton sounds like a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2015, 02:34:35 pm

You're welcome!  :)

I hope to get some interesting pics of Trent at the zoo.   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 19, 2015, 02:42:55 pm

Shouldn't be difficult, he's a cutie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2015, 06:26:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

best laid plans....

Family got together today, but rain prevented us from going to the zoo.

That's ok.....we had a nice meal together, and then played some sort of game on my brother's phone.  Trent was very well behaved, and even took a nap for part of the day.  :)

Tomorrow, back over there to get some laundry done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 21, 2015, 04:43:23 am

Oh well, but you still had a nice day together.

And you got to see Trenton!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 08:43:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://sunnylol.com/images/2013/April/13/5168a64eae534.jpg)

Here we are, another  Monday morning.  Bleh!

Anyway, I shouldn't complain, it will be a short work week.  On Thursday we have a big meeting in Boston, so I'll be leaving the office early Wednesday, driving to Boston, seeing Paul and Lynne, going to the meeting on Thursday, dinner with Paul, and then drive home on Friday (took the day off).

Should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2015, 09:31:00 am

Please bring Paul some herring, Chuck!

He loves it!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 22, 2015, 12:30:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 22, 2015, 09:31:00 am

Please bring Paul some herring, Chuck!

He loves it!!

Take that, Sonja.

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/2699594/fish-slapping-o.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2015, 12:44:16 pm

(https://sketchedout.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/red-herring_color-2.jpg)


Come on! No herring can threaten me! Wimp!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 12:59:15 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 22, 2015, 09:31:00 am

Please bring Paul some herring, Chuck!

He loves it!!

::)   Oh sure, but only after I see you eat a chicken pot pie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 01:24:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 21, 2015, 04:43:23 am

And you got to see Trenton!

Some day that child may resent being named for the capital of New Jersey.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 01:39:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 12:59:15 pm

::)   Oh sure, but only after I see you eat a chicken pot pie.

What's the matter with chicken pot pie?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2015, 01:46:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 12:59:15 pm

::)   Oh sure, but only after I see you eat a chicken pot pie.

(http://jevelia.se/image/cache/data/47122/parlhalsband_jevelia_47122-1-750x750.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2015, 01:48:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 01:39:02 pm

What's the matter with chicken pot pie?  ???

It's a joke from the diner on DCF.

I'm supposed to have a chicken-pot-pie-phobia  ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 22, 2015, 02:15:59 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 01:24:30 pm

Some day that child may resent being named for the capital of New Jersey.

It's still better than being named "Hoboken".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 02:34:17 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 22, 2015, 02:15:59 pm

It's still better than being named "Hoboken".

Or "Metuchen."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 02:42:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 01:24:30 pm

Some day that child may resent being named for the capital of New Jersey.

According to Shana and Derek (Trent's parents) it's a popular name out where Derek's family lives (Illinois).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 02:43:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2015, 01:39:02 pm

What's the matter with chicken pot pie?  ???

You'd have to ask Sonja.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on June 22, 2015, 03:55:24 pm

The biggest problem I see with pot pie is it don't have any pot in it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 22, 2015, 04:20:01 pm

LOL Truman!!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 07:24:57 pm

How about a full family portrait?


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Valerie%20Walk%202015/SAM_0201.jpg)


Sister-in-law Michelle, brother Mike, Trenton Scott, Shana, brother Chris, me, Dad and Mom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 22, 2015, 07:43:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2015, 07:24:57 pm

How about a full family portrait?

Sweet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 22, 2015, 07:59:57 pm

Lovely family, lovely family portrait!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 23, 2015, 03:37:21 am

What Paul and Lee said!

Beautiful portrait of y'all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2015, 05:02:47 am

 :D Lovely portrait!
Your brother Mike looks 100% like your dad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 23, 2015, 08:43:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://freeallpictures.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Tuesday-Meme-2.jpg)

Hope that everyone is doing well!

My car is in the shop for a quick oil change to make sure she's ready for the drive to Boston tomorrow.  :)

NJ is expected to have some bad weather today, I posted a link in the weather thread.

Supposed to be going out to dinner with coworkers tonight, and then home for a quick packing, and then to bed.

See you all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2015, 08:33:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/The_Great_American_Road_Trip_logo.jpg)

Yuppers, the road trip to Boston starts today!  ;D

Currently at work, tying up whatever loose ends I have, and then when noon comes, I hit the road.

Duffle bag is packed, my "business casual" outfit is hanging on a hanger in the car, gassed up, GPS is charged, and my music is ready.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 24, 2015, 08:56:28 am

Safe trip, Chuck, and enjoy your stay in Boston!  :-*



and don't forget the herring

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 24, 2015, 12:15:45 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 24, 2015, 08:56:28 am

and don't forget the herring

Bite me.

(http://www.bizarrefood.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/canned-russian-herring.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 24, 2015, 12:19:53 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 25, 2015, 12:30:19 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2015, 08:33:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/The_Great_American_Road_Trip_logo.jpg)

Yuppers, the road trip to Boston starts today!  ;D

Currently at work, tying up whatever loose ends I have, and then when noon comes, I hit the road.

Duffle bag is packed, my "business casual" outfit is hanging on a hanger in the car, gassed up, GPS is charged, and my music is ready.

Yay for hitting the road! Enjoy and give hugs all around to our Bostonians.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2015, 11:57:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/d5/d52004357e4e78cd4154237ede2436445b032582cec103951b67338452fcf52d.jpg)


My visit with Paul was a lot of fun!

Got there Wednesday evening, had pink lemonade and vodka, grilled chicken, stuffed squash with quinoa and cheese,  dessert was strawberry shortcake with homemade scones and whipped cream.

;D

Next day was the event at the bank, and when it was over, met up with Paul for a really nice dinner at Cinquecento.

Got home Friday and didn't even hear the big news about same-sex marriage and Obamacare until much later in the evening.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 27, 2015, 12:50:02 pm

Glad you had a good time in Boston, Chuck!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on June 29, 2015, 06:45:37 pm

When I went to New replies - it took me to May 8th - I've been away too long! Not going to read all the way through, as its 11.50pm so I shodl really get to bed but just wanted to say hello!

Are there pics of your meet with Paul?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2015, 07:04:25 pm

Nah, it was just Paul and I, and really just relaxing, eating, talking or watching tv, so not much to take pics of.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2015, 09:12:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://freeallpictures.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Tuesday-Meme-2.jpg)

Hope everyone is doing well today!

Busy busy busy at work, so I won't stay long!  LOL  Kelda, darlin' was good to see ya here

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2015, 08:30:38 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://textimages.us/friday/friday07/friday-116.jpg)

Midway to Friday!  Happy hump day!

Man, did a storm hit last night.  I woke about 4am, the rain was pounding, thunder, lightning, the whole deal.

I listend to it a bit, and then went back to bed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2015, 01:35:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://textimages.us/friday/friday07/friday-116.jpg)

where is everyone today?

It looks like the forum has only about 5 posts to it!

:o

Is everyone hiding?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2015, 02:52:58 pm

As usual, I am here! Just not posting very much because life calls! You're looking all perky now that the end of the work week is in view!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2015, 03:12:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 02, 2015, 01:35:17 pm

Is everyone hiding?

From the zombies. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 02, 2015, 03:41:03 pm

*comes out of hiding*

PEEKABOO!!

*scares Chuck*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 02, 2015, 05:26:26 pm

My credit card rolled over so I have been busy booking a flight to Sydney for Christmas and a 10 night cruise on the Danube from Bucharest to Vienna next April/May.
I had to get in early to have my single supplement waived.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2015, 06:40:49 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2015, 02:52:58 pm

As usual, I am here! Just not posting very much because life calls! You're looking all perky now that the end of the work week is in view!

OH yes, Friday is in view and I'm happy.  Rumor has it that we'll leave work early.  :)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2015, 03:12:52 pm

From the zombies. ...  8)

it's funny you would post that.  New reading material I ordered via Amazon arrived today.


(https://images.bookstore.ipgbook.com/images/book_image/large/9781613744222.jpg)


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2015, 06:43:49 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 02, 2015, 03:41:03 pm

*comes out of hiding*

PEEKABOO!!

*scares Chuck*

(http://media1.giphy.com/media/aDzkjI0HVLEje/giphy.gif)

Quote from: brian on July 02, 2015, 05:26:26 pm

My credit card rolled over so I have been busy booking a flight to Sydney for Christmas and a 10 night cruise on the Danube from Bucharest to Vienna next April/May.
I had to get in early to have my single supplement waived.

Wow, booking more trips!  Very cool!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 03, 2015, 03:46:04 am

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2015, 08:37:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://textimages.us/friday/friday07/friday-116.jpg)

yup, all perky for Friday!

:)

We've been given word that if it's slow, we can leave at 3:00.  :)

Just in time to run home, shower, change, and head out to the city!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 05, 2015, 03:18:37 am

Happy 4th of July.

I hope you have awesome day mate

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2015, 05:50:53 pm

G'day Matthew!

:)

Good to see ya here!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2015, 08:47:40 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

I wish I had their energy today!  LOL

I'm so tired, I need a weekend to recover from the weekend!  :laugh:

Here's hoping that today goes by quickly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 08:50:45 am

(((Chuck))) it's horrible to be tired at work.

I've got some ideas for you


(http://www.fotosidan.se/cldocpart/154689.jpg)


A little hard on the neck maybe

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 08:52:39 am

(http://www.karriarkraft.se/grafiska/files/2014/11/Anders-sover-p%C3%A5-jobbet.jpg)


Classic

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 08:53:45 am

(http://www.johanmathson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sleep-2.jpg)


Here's taking it to a whole new level

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 08:55:15 am

(http://www.icakuriren.se/Images/Icakuriren/Cache/458/0/18685_powernap_sov.jpg)

Like the above, but a little more discreet

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2015, 08:56:46 am

(http://cdn08.dayviews.com/43/_u1/_u1/_u6/_u4/_u5/_u5/u1164556/91997_1238874659.jpg)


This one is totally cool!

No risk of being found out at all!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2015, 08:31:44 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://www.fotosidan.se/cldocpart/154689.jpg)

Yup, I borrowed Sonja's pic, because I still feel tired today.  Odd thing is, I don't know why.  I slept really well last night.  I did stay up a little later than usual, so that could be it.

Tonight I'll try to go to bed earlier than usual, perhaps that will help.

Or maybe I just need a vacation.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2015, 09:00:16 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://www.myvintagegeneration.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/d2jQOgBnMKGrHgoOKkYEjlLmbkuBKPdiVcW_1.JPG.jpeg)

Happy Hump Day!   ;D

Doing the happy dance today at the thought that we'll have a Brokie meet up this year.

Never been to Tuscan before, so this could be fun!  :)   and meeting Brokies is always a good thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 08, 2015, 10:09:09 am

Yay for meeting brokies!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2015, 08:27:40 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/999thepoint.com/files/2012/09/weekend1.jpg)

Yes, this week, this card is proving to be true!

I've been tired all week, and I don't know why!  it's getting annoying!  LOL

Well, just today and tomorrow to get through and I have no plans this weekend, so I can take it easy.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2015, 09:37:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2015, 08:27:40 am

I've been tired all week, and I don't know why!  it's getting annoying!  LOL

Eat more bran. ...  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 09, 2015, 09:56:51 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2015, 09:37:27 am

Eat more bran. ...  ;)

Eat more brains!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2015, 10:05:08 am

nah, I just need more sleep!   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2015, 10:48:39 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 09, 2015, 09:56:51 am

Eat more brains!

(http://www.springhillwholesale.com/images/products/detail/3817_ZombiesEatFlesh_Wht.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 09, 2015, 01:16:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2015, 10:48:39 am

(http://www.springhillwholesale.com/images/products/detail/3817_ZombiesEatFlesh_Wht.jpg)

(http://www.tshirtpusher.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/4/1418_zombiebrn_art_red.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 09, 2015, 04:27:57 pm

BTW, Chuckie, what's with the sig line?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2015, 08:34:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Happy Friday and for me, happy pay day!  :)

No plans for the weekend, so I think I'll be relaxing most of the time!

The big boss is out today, as is one of the guys I work with, so I'm hoping for a slow day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2015, 08:35:36 am

Quote from: southendmd on July 09, 2015, 04:27:57 pm

BTW, Chuckie, what's with the sig line?

What part are you questioning?  The image, the text, or both?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 10, 2015, 11:57:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 10, 2015, 08:35:36 am

What part are you questioning?  The image, the text, or both?

I get the image, but wtf is that text?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 10, 2015, 12:22:42 pm

I guess it is something from a Madonna song, but I'm prepared to be enlightened!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 10, 2015, 12:27:31 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 10, 2015, 12:22:42 pm

I guess it is something from a Madonna song, but I'm prepared to be enlightened!

Or maybe Neena?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 10, 2015, 01:17:59 pm

I think it's a magic formula to keep zombies away.

Garlic doesn't work on zombies, they need magic formulas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2015, 02:31:23 pm

The text is some lines from Madonna's movie, Truth or Dare.

In that movie, she had herself flimed on tour, the backstage  stuff in black and white, and the onstage performances in color.

At each stop, during one point of the tour, the stage was set to look like a club, and Madonna would take a vinyl single to the "dj" and say, "Excuse me, will you play my record?"  At that point the band would start to play the next song in the show.

When she toured different countries, she would say that line (as well as others) in the language of the country she was playing.

At her stop in France, she was having a meeting with her staff regarding that night's show, and she said to her assistant:  Since the DJ isn't here, tell him when l come up to him and ask to play the record, l'm gonna say: ''Voulez-vous jouer ce disque?''

The assistant, who didn't know French, replies:  ''Voulez-vous...Will you kiss my dick?"

Madonna rolls her eyes and says "Will you play my record" and everyone starts laughing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2015, 06:07:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Why do Sundays come so quickly?

Friday went well, it was pretty slow, and I was able to get the majority of my filing done, for which I am grateful.  There was about a month's worth of filing that was sitting around my cube.

Saturday I was a slug!  I only left the apartment for about an hour.  The rest of the day was spent lounging.

Today was more productive.  Got my laundry done, my shopping done, and got a haircut.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2015, 10:17:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://m.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/42366-Go-Away-Monday.jpg)


If only it were that  easy to get rid of a Monday.  :laugh:

Short work week for me, as I have Friday off.  My friend's daughter (Kayla) is having a Sweet 16 party Thursday night at a hall, and it won't be over until 11PM.   I'm not even gonna try to go to bed late, and then get up early for work, so I'm taking the day off.

The theme of the event is black & white, so I have to put an outfit together.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:11:51 am

I have some suggestions for you, Chuck!


(http://rlv.zcache.se/modernt_svartvitt_randigt_monster_tshirt-r1aa913cb826a4e45b6c44e59de78800b_804gs_324.jpg)


Fun. (i wonder what happens if you scan it...?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:13:25 am

(http://desenio.se/bilder/artiklar/zoom/7701_2.jpg)


You can pick and choose which one you like the best. They're all very stylish!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:14:25 am

(http://i28.tinypic.com/xlkuhw.jpg)

Maybe something a little more modern?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:16:18 am

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/tv%C3%A5-maskerade-sk%C3%A5despelare-som-b%C3%A4r-svartvita-dr%C3%A4kter-45529742.jpg)


I don't know exactly what this is, but at least it's black and white!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:17:57 am

(http://cdn.blocket.com/static/2/images_full/56/5628324927.jpg)


I'm sure you can find the little one in a grown up size!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:20:22 am

(http://www.billigakostymer.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/410108b1262ad427fb661c2e25add278/2/4/24_30.jpg)

I think this one is the best so far!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:22:27 am

(http://cdn.partykungen.se/img/products/original/den-elake-jycklaren-svartvit-maskeraddrakt-1.jpg)

You like scary, so this one is perfect for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:24:20 am

(http://img.halloweenbutiken.se/clown-maskeradkl%C3%A4der/m%C3%B6rdar-pierrot-maskeraddr%C3%A4kt.jpg)

Anothe scary one (that's a huge knife!  :o)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:26:34 am

(http://cdn.partykungen.se/img/products/original/gycklare-budget-maskeraddrakt-1.jpg)

And a much kinder one

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:30:10 am

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/svartvit-kostymerad-maskerad-kvinna-38762801.jpg)

This one is gorgeous!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:31:24 am

(http://cdn.partykungen.se/img/products/original/hoghatt-svartvit-1.jpg)

Idea for a hat

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 06:32:41 am

(http://cdn.partykungen.se/img/products/original/vampyr-svartvit-peruk-1.jpg)

And a wig!


That's all, I hope it helps, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2015, 08:20:02 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://adorablya.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/i-like-sleeping-ecard.jpg)

Yes, I'd rather be sleeping, but oh well, here I am at work!

Quiet day so far, of course, I've only been here 20 minutes.

According to the radio, today is national nudity day!  :o

Sonja, I think I'll find some thing on my own, thanks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 11:15:56 am

Does that mean you don't want me to find pics for national nudity day either???  :o ::)   How disappointing, I was just getting started! 8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2015, 11:21:08 am

Oh please, those are the easiest to find.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 14, 2015, 12:43:22 pm

Well, as you please  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2015, 08:38:13 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://stoptalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/shhh2.jpg)

Shhhhhhhhhhh....be vewwy vewwy quiet!  LOL

had a mid year review yesterday with my new boss.  :)  She's very happy with my performance from what she's seen, and has recommended me for a raise.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 15, 2015, 08:40:13 am

That's great, Chuck! Congrats!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2015, 09:48:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2015, 08:38:13 am

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://stoptalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/shhh2.jpg)

Shhhhhhhhhhh....be vewwy vewwy quiet!  LOL

had a mid year review yesterday with my new boss.  :)  She's very happy with my performance from what she's seen, and has recommended me for a raise.

:)

Congrats on the raise rec!  :D

You're mixing your metaphors, dear. You're showing Laurel and Hardy but quoting Elmer Fudd.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2015, 11:02:25 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ml3iRj4ycbU/TRj2W2oVrII/AAAAAAAAACU/asjI9qo2-kI/s400/image+%25285%2529.jpg)

Today I am NOT being a chatty Cathy.  LOL

Today is my "friday".  :)  I took tomorrow off because I'll be at Kayla's (my friends' daughter) Sweet Sixteen party.

It's running late (6:30-11:30) so I took tomorrow off to sleep in and get chores done, so I'lll have a free weekend.

:)

If I can, I plan to clean the apartment, get a new phone, wash the dishes, and get the laundry done, so it will be a busy day off.  :)

Tonight's attire is black and  white, and I found a nice outfit to wear, without having to resort to any of Sonja's suggestions.


:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:08:10 pm

*very hurt feelings*  :( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:09:34 pm

(https://cdn1.cdnme.se/cdn/6-2/592745/images/2008/1207244608_11219892.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:10:05 pm

(http://elinbergsten.blogg.se/images/2011/grter_136516537.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:10:35 pm

(http://fyskaka.blogg.se/images/2010/crying-smiley_86867036_107222271.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:12:43 pm

(http://us.123rf.com/450wm/shumo4ka/shumo4ka1206/shumo4ka120600054/14007161-tecknad-flicka-gr%C3%A5ter-flicka-med-en-n%C3%A4sduk-och-t%C3%A5rar.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:13:11 pm

(http://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp12444309.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:13:41 pm

(http://wwwroboticsmaster.1minutesite.es/files/12-dias.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:15:11 pm

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ8GeYxSFJYBc9Sl4LEgD-Vq8mlV3lXkt0divSVf7SzRguR7EYe)(http://pic.azimage.com/photos/premium/previews/122/a-cartoon-man-cries-many-tears_122514019.jpg)

This is you, Chuck, when I'm done with you!!  >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:52:29 pm

(aren't you gonna be happy when I start working again in two weeks?  ;) :-*)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 16, 2015, 03:03:29 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:52:29 pm

(aren't you gonna be happy when I start working again in two weeks?  ;) :-*)

You know you can't quit him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 16, 2015, 03:22:18 pm

Jack and me both...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 16, 2015, 04:07:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 16, 2015, 11:02:25 am

I took tomorrow off because I'll be at Kayla's (my friends' daughter) Sweet Sixteen party.

What next excuse to have a party?  When I was growing up we just had 21st parties and I was given the choice of a car (2nd hand) or a party and chose the car.
I did have a relatives only party and one friend - I think about a dozen present all up.
It is like a friend of mine whose grandchild had a graduation from kindergarten (wore a mortar board????). I did not graduate until I received my bachelor degree at university.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2015, 08:44:31 pm

Quote from: brian on July 16, 2015, 04:07:36 pm

What next excuse to have a party?  When I was growing up we just had 21st parties and I was given the choice of a car (2nd hand) or a party and chose the car.
I did have a relatives only party and one friend - I think about a dozen present all up.  It is like a friend of mine whose grandchild had a graduation from kindergarten (wore a mortar board????). I did not graduate until I received my bachelor degree at university.

We are "party-happy" here.  Some birthdays get more attention here.  1st birthday, Sweet 16 (for girls), 21 (legal adult) and then all the "0" birthdays  (40, 50, 60).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2015, 08:46:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:15:11 pm

This is you, Chuck, when I'm done with you!!  >:( >:( >:(

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/eb/ef/29ebef647b5493033995f8a4fe5915f5.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2015, 08:47:37 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 16, 2015, 01:08:10 pm

*very hurt feelings*  :( >:(

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8c/e6/b6/8ce6b63ffdf3a09c1b6a1f103c6b2515.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2015, 08:49:19 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2015, 09:48:33 am

Congrats on the raise rec!  :D

You're mixing your metaphors, dear. You're showing Laurel and Hardy but quoting Elmer Fudd.  ;D

Thanks, and I did it on purpose.  LOL


and today I joined the world, technology-wise.



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Kayla%20Sweet%2016/SAM_0282.jpg)


I got rid of my Blackberry, and stepped up to current times with an I-phone and Tablet Eclipse.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 17, 2015, 09:39:24 pm

You were probably already way ahead of me.
 I bought my Nokia the day after I migrated to NZ in January 2010 This looks similar.

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/nokia_112_4_zpsdxad8sn9.jpg)

I still do not understand it, blocked internet usage on it and mainly only use it when travelling. Have trouble hearing it and take forever to compose a message. Only turn it on occasionally when at home.
I did take the photo with you and Meryl on the High line or rather some nice strangers took the photo.
I have decided I need a dual simcard phone for when I am travelling and actually ordered and paid for a HTC Desire 526G+ Dual Sim Terra White + Glacier Blue Mobile Phone then received a message that they could not supply. They did credit my mastercard. It is twice the price in local stores so I am back to square one.
I bought an Ipad in 2012 but sold it to my sister after a year. I hated it and much prefer to lug my MacBook Air round the world. My sister likes it as she cannot carry much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 18, 2015, 12:32:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 17, 2015, 08:46:41 pm

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/eb/ef/29ebef647b5493033995f8a4fe5915f5.jpg)

A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.   8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 18, 2015, 12:37:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 17, 2015, 08:49:19 pm

I got rid of my Blackberry, and stepped up to current times with an I-phone and Tablet Eclipse.  ;D

Congrats, Chuck!

I've only had an iPhone since November, but I'm already so dependent on it I don't know what I'd do without it!   ::) ;D
I'm sure you'll be happy with yours!

And everyone I know with a tablet are very happy with them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2015, 07:49:02 pm

Quote from: brian on July 17, 2015, 09:39:24 pm

You were probably already way ahead of me.   I bought my Nokia the day after I migrated to NZ in January 2010 This looks similar.   I still do not understand it, blocked internet usage on it and mainly only use it when travelling. Have trouble hearing it and take forever to compose a message. Only turn it on occasionally when at home.  I did take the photo with you and Meryl on the High line or rather some nice strangers took the photo.  I have decided I need a dual simcard phone for when I am travelling and actually ordered and paid for a HTC Desire 526G+ Dual Sim Terra White + Glacier Blue Mobile Phone then received a message that they could not supply. They did credit my mastercard. It is twice the price in local stores so I am back to square one.   I bought an Ipad in 2012 but sold it to my sister after a year. I hated it and much prefer to lug my MacBook Air round the world. My sister likes it as she cannot carry much.

Quote from: Sason on July 18, 2015, 12:37:49 pm

I've only had an iPhone since November, but I'm already so dependent on it I don't know what I'd do without it!   ::) ;D
I'm sure you'll be happy with yours!  And everyone I know with a tablet are very happy with them.

Hello Brian and Sonja!

It's definitely fun trying to figure out what does what on both the phone and tablet.  Since I don't have a laptop, both of these devices will be very handy when I travel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2015, 07:57:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2015, 10:17:44 am

Short work week for me, as I have Friday off.  My friend's daughter (Kayla) is having a Sweet 16 party Thursday night at a hall, and it won't be over until 11PM.   I'm not even gonna try to go to bed late, and then get up early for work, so I'm taking the day off.

Thursday was my friends' (Mike & Cor) daughter's Sweet Sixteen party.  I knew it would be a late party, and that I'd be staying until the end (after all, I was at the hospital the day she (Kayla) was born) so I figured, just use a vacation day.

They rented out a local hall, and threw a very nice, "40s Hollywood" themed party.

Here is the guest of honor, hamming it up for the camera.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Kayla%20Sweet%2016/SAM_0273.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2015, 07:58:08 pm

The best part of the evening?

The DJ was mixing all types of music, from 40s to today, and he started to play Glenn Miller's "In The Mood".  I watched all these young kids trying to dance to it, and then turned to my right, and there was my mom and dad, showing them how it's done.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Kayla%20Sweet%2016/SAM_0280.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2015, 11:43:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://m.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/42366-Go-Away-Monday.jpg)


I hate Monday cat is back!  LOL   You hate Monday even more after getting an extra day off.

I need to plan some vacation time as well, otherwise I'll go nuts trying to use it during the end of the year.

I'm thinking a week in August may not be a bad thing!  :)

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 21, 2015, 09:32:55 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-61HciaHyLHo/UX2dfmgcivI/AAAAAAAAJlE/XLwzptze7f8/s1600/lilpoundcake2.gif)

'Lil Poundcake is flipping us all off today.

Actually, she's flipping off my coworker, who was off yesterday, and called today to say she wasn't coming in today either.

Hopefully, today will be slow, like yesterday, and I won't have to worry about it too much.  This does remind me that I need to schedule some vacation time, especially since I have 3 weeks to use, and if I don't take them by the end of the year, I lose them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 21, 2015, 09:41:37 am

Come to Sweden?  :)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2015, 09:03:23 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.animationplaza.com/4/animations/time/calendar_guy/calendar_guy_july_hb.gif)

Oh my, but time is flying.  We're almost to the end of July!

Hope that everyone is enjoying their summer (or winter, as the case may be) and staying healthy and happy!

what's going on, everyone?   Spill the dirt!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2015, 08:30:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://howtoyodel.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/yodel.jpg)

Yodelodeloaaaawhoooooooooo

Where are y'all?   Hiding?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 24, 2015, 05:19:12 am

I'm here!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2015, 09:05:57 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://rack.1.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzAzLzI5L2NkL3R1bWJscl9ta2QxLjM2N2U1LmdpZgpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/c2548223/ddc/tumblr_mkd1r4xVSA1qg4f82o1_500.gif)

Happy Friday to you all!  Today is my pay day, and thank God because I was down to my last few singles in the wallet.

:laugh:

The account is now replenished, and I can send out payments for bills.  ::)

quiet weekend for me, ain't nothin'  going on but the rent and laundry!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2015, 09:06:31 am

Quote from: Sason on July 24, 2015, 05:19:12 am

I'm here!  ;D

awww....she hobbled all the way over from Sweden!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 24, 2015, 01:13:50 pm

(http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1020994/159115445/stock-photo-beautiful-woman-smiling-and-hobbling-with-crutches-isolated-on-a-white-background-159115445.jpg)


I did indeed! Just to make you happy, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2015, 06:59:15 pm

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2015, 02:24:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://thatswhatshesaidboston.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mapped-out-saturday-weekend-ecard-someecards-7798fe47-sz500x278-animate.jpg)

Yeah, I wish that's what I planned for Saturday.  Currently at mom and dad's place.  They're away for the weekend, so I'm doing laundry today.  Possible rain tomorrow, so this way I can use the laundry line outside in the sun to dry some of my clothes.

Once I'm done here, I need to get some cleaning done around the apartment, and then I can relax on Sunday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 25, 2015, 03:17:09 pm

That is the first time I have heard one of you Stateside people talk about hanging clothes on the line. Someone told me they were not allowed in the area they lived (Birmingham, Al I think). It is my only way of drying and in winter I have to bring them inside about 3pm and hang them in the hall in front of the heat pump or in the sun in the 2nd bedroom (it gets late afternoon sun while my backyard loses sun by 3pm)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2015, 05:42:38 pm

:laugh:

Brian, you're reminding me of a conversation I had with Matthew when he was here in 2009.  We were driving around and passed a house that had one of these:


(http://static.hardwarestore.com/media/product/125382_front500.jpg)


I don't know what they're really called, I call them 'laundry umbrellas".   So after seeing it, Matthew said he was surprised he hadn't seen more of them around, and that in NZ, just about every house has one.

I turned to him and said:  "Interesting.  Well, in America we have this thing called 'electricity', and we use it to dry our clothes with a dryer."

He looked at me and rolled his eyes.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 25, 2015, 06:46:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2015, 05:42:38 pm

(http://static.hardwarestore.com/media/product/125382_front500.jpg)


I don't know what they're really called, I call them 'laundry umbrellas". 

According to Google they're called Hills Hoist or rotary clothes line.

We call them Wäschespinne = laundry spider. :laugh:
Not too far from your laundry umbrella.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 25, 2015, 08:16:00 pm

The Hills Hoist has been manufactured in Adelaide, South Australia by Lance Hill since 1945. The Hills Hoist and similar rotary clothes hoists remain a common fixture in many backyards in Australia and New Zealand. They are considered one of Australia's most recognisable icons, and are used frequently by artists as a metaphor for Australian suburbia in the 1950s and 1960s.   Although originally a product name, the term "Hills Hoist" became synonymous with rotary clothes hoists in general, throughout Australia.

We had one when I was child but I think they are ugly now although one of my neigbours and the house behind me both have one.
I just have a straight line as in photo. It does roll away but I never do that

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/washing%20line_zpsg48xbkpf.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 25, 2015, 08:19:51 pm

Brand names used generically reminds me. The other day, after having my fibre cable installed, the guy said he would lux the floor. I told him I would do it. When I first came to NZ, an electrician asked me for the lux and I did not know what he was talking about. In Australia we say Hoover, the proper name is Vacuum cleaner. A common brand is Luxaflex which apparently took off in NZ while Hoover did in Australia. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2015, 10:13:13 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 25, 2015, 06:46:23 pm

According to Google they're called Hills Hoist or rotary clothes line.

We call them Wäschespinne = laundry spider. :laugh:
Not too far from your laundry umbrella.

My mother just had four long clothes lines strung the length of our backyard, with metal props to keep the lines from sagging. I can still see sheets hanging from those lines and billowing in the wind like sails on a full-rigged ship.  :)

Tell you what, even after we could afford for my mother to have a clothes dryer, she still preferred to "line dry" bed linens in the sun and fresh air.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 26, 2015, 04:47:02 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2015, 10:13:13 pm

My mother just had four long clothes lines strung the length of our backyard, with metal props to keep the lines from sagging. I can still see sheets hanging from those lines and billowing in the wind like sails on a full-rigged ship.  :)

Tell you what, even after we could afford for my mother to have a clothes dryer, she still preferred to "line dry" bed linens in the sun and fresh air.  :)

Me too. And not only bed linens, but all of my laundry. Sun-dried fresh clothes are simply nicer.
I use my dryer only in winter. The day when I hang my laundry outside for the first time in a year always makes me happy. It marks the end of winter for me. :)

I have one long clothes line across the garden (for bed linens/bigger pieces) and three mobile laundry racks that I can take wherever I want; sun, shade or inside when it starts to rain.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/Nach%20Neugestaltung%20der%20Website/waumlschestaumlnder2_zpsmuh4y8bo.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 26, 2015, 12:52:39 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 26, 2015, 04:47:02 am

The day when I hang my laundry outside for the first time in a year always makes me happy. It marks the end of winter for me. :)

 :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 26, 2015, 02:40:15 pm

See what you missed, Chuck

140 dodge zombies in fun run

https://shar.es/1siybX (https://shar.es/1siybX)

The zombies were out in Montecillo yesterday - but they had good intentions.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2015, 03:55:30 pm

How funny that my blog gets busy with the talk of laundry and ways to dry it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2015, 03:57:44 pm

Quote from: brian on July 26, 2015, 02:40:15 pm

See what you missed, Chuck

140 dodge zombies in fun run

https://shar.es/1siybX (https://shar.es/1siybX)

The zombies were out in Montecillo yesterday - but they had good intentions.

lmao!  too funny.  I know I'd end up one of the 'infected'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2015, 09:39:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/if-monday-had-a-face.jpg)

Will be a busy day at work, I have three loan closings scheduled for today, and then another later in the week.

I may pop in later, may not, we'll see!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2015, 11:49:19 am

One of the fundings is done.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2015, 03:51:49 pm

The other  two fundings are officially done, and I can relax a bit now.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 28, 2015, 05:03:27 am

We call them washing lines whether they "umbrella" or retractable.  At home the laundry was always known as the wash house.  We don't have a electric dryer, so its either the washing line or the drying rack. Did I really roll my eyes in 2009 Chuck? - sorry

Hey Brian lux the floor might be Southland thing, one of my friends parents were from there and she used to say Lux the floor. A hoover to me was a washing machine.   Mum had a hoover twin tub when I was growing up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2015, 08:46:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/satisfied-man-okay-sign-12922386.jpg)

How is everyone this fine Tuesday?

I got to work today, and there were no messages or emails about the three closings yesterday, so everything went well and all the money got to were it was supposed to be!  

;D

Hoping for a quiet day today, so the fingers are crossed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2015, 08:48:47 am

Quote from: ZK on July 28, 2015, 05:03:27 am

Did I really roll my eyes in 2009 Chuck? - sorry

:laugh:

Yes, you did, but since I was poking fun at NZ not having electricity to run dryers, I wasn't offended!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2015, 08:37:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXLzzRIoTOQ/T02l5p6eaDI/AAAAAAAAAWk/3YGV8JQyAMQ/s1600/tired.jpg)

Hope everyone is doing well this hump day!  Yes, we are officially halfway through the week.  ;D

heatwave is continuing here, 95F/35C  but feel like 105F/40.5C.  Ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 29, 2015, 03:40:51 pm

Thursday and just under 2'C at 7.30am here. Suppose to be fine, sunny  and go up to 11'C so hopefully I will get into the garden.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2015, 08:46:24 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

So how is everyone today?

Nice and cool in the office, thank God for functioning A/C.  Hot and muggy here, and from 3 - 6 this afternoon high chance of thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 45 mph.

Looks to be a quiet weekend, which is fine with me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2015, 08:43:31 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/Georgia%20Trip/Georgiatrip001.jpg)

Remembering Rich on my blog today.  Hope that everyone is doing well today.

Looks to be a quiet weekend, I think I'll clean my windows, they're long overdue for this.  LOL

Other than that, and laundry, no real  plans.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on August 01, 2015, 05:14:10 am

thats such an awesome photo of you both

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2015, 12:40:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/008/330/funny_cat_pictures_144.jpg?1250196963)

Yes, it's Saturday!

I've renamed it today as "Be Productive Saturday".  So far, bed is made, toilet cleaned, windows cleaned inside and out.  Next up, dishes and dusting.  Just taking a quick break from it all to catch up here a bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2015, 12:49:18 pm

Quote from: ZK on August 01, 2015, 05:14:10 am

thats such an awesome photo of you both

Thanks buddy!

Here's another awesome pic. :)


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/RichMatt1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2015, 09:14:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/11807279_869122536458342_2771490036889314747_o.jpg)

We're back at Monday.  Blech!

Hoping for a slow week this week, so I can stay on top of things, and get my desk emptied by the end of the week, so I can go on vacation  next week.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2015, 08:56:45 pm

(https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11836643_10153440655377348_4686658293637473256_n.jpg?oh=50654ddd00ef8b955663a263cb47bd5d&oe=5636CCC6)


Someone deserves a bitch slap. I can't say who it is that deserves the bitch slap, but the bitch slap will be delivered, if my nerves keep getting worked this way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 04, 2015, 11:01:57 am

Sounds like you need a hug ((((Chuck))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2015, 12:05:58 pm

  Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E7ik4q_NXFA/TJ8ELUxvzXI/AAAAAAAABCI/MLKxbkE5Ons/s1600/bearhug2.jpg)

did someone say "Hug"?  How about a bear hug?  :laugh:

Ohhhh, noon already, halfway through the day!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2015, 08:26:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(https://img.4plebs.org/boards/pol/image/1398/20/1398204981800.jpg)

Geez, as fast as it comes, it goes!

I'm glad that more is coming in tomorrow!!!

Hoping for today and tomorrow to be slow days.  After tomorrow I'm on a "stay-cation" and have a weekend and Monday off work.

:)

If it stays slow, I can finish what I need to, and go home with an empty cube.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2015, 09:25:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://halloweenculture.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/tgif.jpg?w=600)

I am so glad it's the weekend!  Not only that, it's payday, and next week, I'm on 'staycation', away from work until Tuesday.

;D

very very happy today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 08, 2015, 08:51:25 am

Glad you're happy, Chuck!

But I don't quite get it...  is your staycation just Monday?  Wouldn't that be more of a long weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2015, 10:41:16 am

I'm off this whole week, and the following Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 08, 2015, 12:13:14 pm

Oh I see!

Well, that's a nice and long staycation. Enjoy it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2015, 08:27:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/doing-laundry-5006745.jpg)

Yup, laundry day, and everything is fresh and clean!  ;D

did some shopping, saw the parent, and now just relaxing at home.  It will feel so nice to sleep in tomorrow!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2015, 08:29:33 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 08, 2015, 12:13:14 pm

Oh I see!

Well, that's a nice and long staycation. Enjoy it!

Oh, I plan on it.  One thing I plan to do is clean the car....it's long overdue, so I can get everything wiped down, vacuumed out, and then washed outside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 10, 2015, 07:27:57 am

Oh, I did that not long ago. Ie - I had it done, I didn't do it myself.

A garage not far from here had a special offer - a total cleaning inside and out for 50 dollars!

When he saw my car he just shook his head - i haven't cleaned for 4 years..... ::)

He had to do some extra cleaning to get the outside clean so I had to pay a little more, but it was totally worth it!

Now I can almost see my own reflection in the car paint!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2015, 03:06:19 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr01/2013/4/10/15/enhanced-buzz-31609-1365623088-1.jpg)

Yeah, that's how I feel!  LOL  As much as I like time away from work, the workload that is waiting, on top of all the emails sitting unread waiting, just sometimes makes me question the point of taking time off.

Either way, I'm not working this week  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 10, 2015, 03:08:25 pm

Hope you can find a good balance between relaxing and getting stuff done, Chuckie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2015, 11:40:15 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(https://benzeknees.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/seniors-exercise-block.jpg?w=718)

That's the only way I'll be walking around the block, lol it's raining pretty hard today.

Sleeping in feels sooooo good!  I'm going to miss this when I go back to work!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2015, 11:41:02 am

Quote from: Sason on August 10, 2015, 03:08:25 pm

Hope you can find a good balance between relaxing and getting stuff done, Chuckie.

I seem to be.   I'm relaxing, but getting things done around the place.

Tomorrow, I intend on getting the car clean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 11, 2015, 01:40:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 11, 2015, 11:40:15 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(https://benzeknees.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/seniors-exercise-block.jpg?w=718)

That's my kind of exercise!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2015, 05:44:59 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/5353c4bd19aeacd34d18df97a5e37be71cfb7af1/c=0-0-3072-2304&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/USATODAY/test/2013/11/22//1385142887000-XXX-Prestige-Car-Wash38.jpg)

Yes, according to plan, the car got washed. LOL

I wasn't sure it would, considering the sleep I had.  LOL   I woke up at 6:00am today, after staying up late.  Not sure why, but I was awake.  I was up maybe 20 minutes, and then made myself lay back down.  Next thing I know, I'm  awake, and the clock reads noon!  :o

I had to get up, get some stuff done, had lunch, and then got home....2:00.  I got a Mr. Clean Eraser,  scrubbed the dash, went to the car wash, vacuumed the inside, and washed the outside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2015, 05:45:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 11, 2015, 01:40:28 pm

That's my kind of exercise!   :laugh:

If only it was just as effective as the real thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2015, 11:47:56 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://images.wisegeek.com/retired-man-in-hammock.jpg)

Ah, relaxing feels good.  I may not be at a beach or cabin in the woods, but it feels nice to sleep in and not have to be anywhere or do anything.  :)

Hope that everyone is having a great week!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2015, 01:25:59 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.wititudes.com/wp-content/uploads/opinions-like-orgasms-mine-more-important-ecard.jpg)

Oh, that wititude above just made me laugh so hard.

Vacations go by so quickly, don't they?  It can't be Friday already!  Well, I still have Monday off, so I still have some time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2015, 01:24:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.imgag.com/product/full/ap/3028318/sleep1cp.gif)


I'm going to miss sleeping in next week!  LOL  Oh well, all good things come to an end.  At least the first week back will be a short one, and then we have Labor Day, and then another vacation.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2015, 09:30:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://knockedoverbyafeather.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/drinkies.jpg)


Haahaahaa!

Sometimes I think we need to have drinks like that at work!   Tomorrow is my last day on  vacation, have some plans with my mom and her friend Dee, could be interesting.

See you all tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2015, 06:30:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://digitalbloggers.com/arete/files/2012/11/its-back-to-work-we-go.jpg)


I'm mentally preparing myself for going back to work tomorrow.  I'm going to miss having this time off and sleeping in.  LOL

Hopefully the work left for me on my cubicle won't be too overwhelming!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 18, 2015, 11:56:55 am

(http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/c5d798df-221b-491f-9ddf-8be28fedf5b9/3c94a466-4167-416d-9300-28b3bb440e2b.jpg)

Chuck at work today

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2015, 09:03:31 am

Quote from: Sason on August 18, 2015, 11:56:55 am

(http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/c5d798df-221b-491f-9ddf-8be28fedf5b9/3c94a466-4167-416d-9300-28b3bb440e2b.jpg)

Chuck at work today

Actually, it wasn't quite that bad!  ;D

See below for details.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2015, 09:13:54 am

best laid plans.

I'm trying to post a pic I took with my phone of my cubicle, but it keeps posting upside down, even though I saved it and edited it right side up.

::)

I'll try to fix it tonight, and then post.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2015, 11:29:58 am

Turn your phone upside down and take the pic again!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2015, 11:30:49 am

Or stand on your head and take the pic again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2015, 11:31:14 am

Or turn your cubicle upside down and take the pic again!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2015, 05:34:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/11895282_10153479695507348_7986890008617201214_o.jpg)


Yes, that was my cubicle as of yesterday.  I forget what the exact date of my work anniversary is, but I know it's in August.  I'm assuming it was either last week (when I was on vacation) or this week.  :laugh:

Yesterday my workmates had a pizza luncheon as well, and about 12 of us had lunch together, downed some sodas, pizzas and brownies for dessert.


Thankfully, things haven't been too crazy since I've been back, and that does make a difference!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2015, 05:36:03 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 19, 2015, 11:29:58 am

Turn your phone upside down and take the pic again!  ;D

Quote from: Sason on August 19, 2015, 11:30:49 am

Or stand on your head and take the pic again!

Quote from: Sason on August 19, 2015, 11:31:14 am

Or turn your cubicle upside down and take the pic again!  8)

Well, those are some.............unique answers.










(http://img.memecdn.com/Unique_c_91458.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 20, 2015, 08:08:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2015, 05:34:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/11895282_10153479695507348_7986890008617201214_o.jpg)


Yes, that was my cubicle as of yesterday.  I forget what the exact date of my work anniversary is, but I know it's in August.  I'm assuming it was either last week (when I was on vacation) or this week.  :laugh:

Yesterday my workmates had a pizza luncheon as well, and about 12 of us had lunch together, downed some sodas, pizzas and brownies for dessert.


Thankfully, things haven't been too crazy since I've been back, and that does make a difference!

18 years, damn!

Congrats Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 20, 2015, 08:09:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2015, 05:36:03 pm

(http://img.memecdn.com/Unique_c_91458.jpg)

 ;D ::) 8) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2015, 08:44:57 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/32/32f5a8da511f29a4a8e491439c6084fb0a84330b3837587fcd5ccf1754dd81c1.jpg)

Yup, it's almost Friday, and pay day!

I have to keep reminding myself of what day it is.  Because I was out of the office on Monday, I keep thinking it's a day behind.

:laugh:

It POURED here yesterday, everyone got alerts on their phones regarding flash floods.  Thankfully my area didn't get any.

Hot and sticky again today, and tomorrow rain and storms most of the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2015, 08:39:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://img0.etsystatic.com/067/0/8388821/il_570xN.780506636_o4uf.jpg)

TGIF and payday!  ;D

No big plans for the weekend, but I am meeting some friends for dinner tonight, which should be fun!

What is everyone else up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2015, 12:40:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://myhoneysplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cranky-Old-Man-350x340.jpg)

Happy Saturday!

What's the perfect way to end a night that alternates between sleeplessness and odd dreams, so that you don't feel rested? Being woken up by the doorbell buzzing at 9am, and it turns out to be the Jehovah's Witnesses. *Rolls eyes* Should've answered the damn door naked.

No real plans this weekend......went out to dinner last night with friends, the rest of my weekend is free, except for laundry.

;D

I think I may take a nap later, to make up for last night's disturbed sleep.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2015, 12:44:50 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://adorablya.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/i-like-sleeping-ecard.jpg)

Ah yes, it felt sooooo good to sleep in today!  ;D 

currently at mom and dads place. they are out but will be back. laundry in the washer, lunch is on the stove, and the cat is asleep in his chair. don't forget, tonight is the first episode of fear the walking dead

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2015, 09:06:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/92/9227614988da7c3296e56b2c9a5d64ea1e89831181917018b7c0052d71be47cf.jpg)

into each life, Mondays must come.  But that doesn't mean we have to like it!

 :laugh:

back in my cubicle, and getting ready to start with some actual work!  Hope  everyone had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2015, 08:57:08 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Photography/umbrella-11.jpg)

No rain here yet, but the weatherman has predicted it for later today, thunderstorms, so we'll see if I need the umbrella.

Things are pretty quiet here at the office, which is good.  Next week the two guys I report to come back from vacation, so I'll be busy again soon.

I'll enjoy the peace while it lasts.  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2015, 09:50:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2015, 08:57:08 am

No rain here yet, but the weatherman has predicted it for later today, thunderstorms, so we'll see if I need the umbrella.

No rain in the forecast for down here, and it looks like a pretty nice week.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.95178085490363&lon=-75.15908800260843&site=all&smap=1#.Vdxx02eFOpo (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.95178085490363&lon=-75.15908800260843&site=all&smap=1#.Vdxx02eFOpo)

It better not rain here. I didn't bring an umbrella with me this morning!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2015, 08:53:14 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-boif5VOn6Jk/VCF6hU3r4xI/AAAAAAAA3W0/DBMHKMaL3pg/s1600/46cb99a3fa2dc6f674f96998036dc9a5.jpg)

Yeah, camel!  Screw humpday and get me Friday!  LOL

weekend looks to be a quiet one again, and I'm grateful for that!  ;D

I think I'll be shopping this weekend for things for the goodie bag this weekend, for the Arizona gathering.

:)

anyone else up to anything fun?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2015, 09:30:15 am

I think that's very generous of you to make goodie bags for Tucson.  :)

It's fun to follow that thread, even though there is no way I will be there.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2015, 11:23:00 am

Well thanks!

They won't be super fancy, but once they've been given out, I'll get a pic up of the contents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 26, 2015, 12:28:22 pm

Can I have Jake in mine, please?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2015, 08:16:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/32/32f5a8da511f29a4a8e491439c6084fb0a84330b3837587fcd5ccf1754dd81c1.jpg)

Temps are dropping and I'm happy about that.

Big debate in our area is what the coming winter will bring.  Farmer's Almanac indicates a cold winter with a lot of snow.  However, according to the news, in the pacific there is a major El Nino event going on now, and only God knows how that will affect our winter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2015, 08:16:59 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 26, 2015, 09:30:15 am

I think that's very generous of you to make goodie bags for Tucson.  :)

Quote from: Sason on August 26, 2015, 12:28:22 pm

Can I have Jake in mine, please?

You really do live in your own little world, don't you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 27, 2015, 09:17:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2015, 08:16:59 am

You really do live in your own little world, don't you?

That's OK, I'm sure. Everybody knows her there.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2015, 10:57:37 am

:laugh:

*sings*  and they're always glad she came......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 27, 2015, 04:21:32 pm

Major HMPFFFFFF!!!!!!!

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2015, 09:00:11 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://sunnysideup.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/I-see-the-weekend.jpg)

TGIF!

Hope that everyone is having a good Friday, and has a fun weekend planned.  ;D

It will be nice to sleep in again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2015, 01:01:20 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://thatswhatshesaidboston.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mapped-out-saturday-weekend-ecard-someecards-7798fe47-sz500x278-animate.jpg)

Yes, I think a nap may be in order for today.

Once I get chores done, that is.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2015, 03:21:46 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://img.memecdn.com/y-u-no-think-about-it-sunday_o_2160019.jpg)

Hope everyone is well!

Mom went into the hospital on Saturday.  She was having discomfort, and she thought it was appendicitis.  She and dad went to the hospital, and they said it wasn't her appendix,  but rather her colon.   They did a scan, and found no blockages, masses or tumors.  However, section of her colon is very inflamed, and it appears there may be some sort of infection.

They took mom for a colonoscopy today, and she's getting a drip of anti-biotocs.  She seems to be fine, and we're waiting for results.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 30, 2015, 09:26:31 pm

I wish your mom well, Chuck. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 30, 2015, 09:44:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2015, 03:21:46 pm

Mom went into the hospital on Saturday.  She was having discomfort, and she thought it was appendicitis.  She and dad went to the hospital, and they said it wasn't her appendix,  but rather her colon.   They did a scan, and found no blockages, masses or tumors.  However, section of her colon is very inflamed, and it appears there may be some sort of infection.

They took mom for a colonoscopy today, and she's getting a drip of anti-biotocs.  She seems to be fine, and we're waiting for results.

Oh, gosh, sorry to hear that, Chuck. I hope everything will be all right.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2015, 06:58:01 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.crossfit77.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/monday-and-coffee1.png)

Maybe I need to learn to like coffee.   :laugh:

Back to work today, and both of my coworkers are out, which means I'm handling the team alone today.   Ugh.

Anyway, thanks for the words on mom,  Paul and Jeff.   I'll post an update once I have it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 31, 2015, 12:55:55 pm

Oh gosh, I saw this only now

Hoping for the best for your mum, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2015, 03:14:52 pm

Mom called me at work a few moments ago, she's home and doing ok.

She'll have to go back for another colonoscopy to verify whether or not the meds she's been given are helping with the inflamation.

Otherwise, she's fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2015, 03:40:45 pm

Glad to hear she's home and doing OK.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 31, 2015, 04:44:39 pm

That's good news, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on September 01, 2015, 12:13:34 am

Chuck, sorry to hear your mom was doing poorly.  I'm glad she's home and doing well.  I've had a couple of friends go through that recently.  It's a good thing we have drugs to handle the inlfammation.  Hope it's cleared up soon.

I'm looking forward to seeing you in Tucson!  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2015, 08:14:12 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/56395741.jpg)

:laugh:

Once again, in my cubicle.

Hope everyone is doing well, I'm ok, just keeping busy!

Mom called today, she's feeling better, just a little weak/tired.   Other than that, no major updates.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2015, 08:23:15 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVKxTS0c1Vk/VaAs_ahjr3I/AAAAAAAAGU8/KRmdO6VkYS4/s1600/o1szg.jpg)

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of hearing about this woman.  It's time for her to get fired or arrested for contempt of court.

Let's see what happens today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 02, 2015, 09:33:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 02, 2015, 08:23:15 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVKxTS0c1Vk/VaAs_ahjr3I/AAAAAAAAGU8/KRmdO6VkYS4/s1600/o1szg.jpg)

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of hearing about this woman.  It's time for her to get fired or arrested for contempt of court.

Let's see what happens today.

I'm tempted to say her ass needs to be thrown in jail--except then she becomes "a Christian being persecuted for her faith." and I don't think we want that to be allowed to happen. Of course, some circles may see her as that already.

It was reported on NBC last night that she's an elected official, so she can't be fired, only impeached, and the reporter said, "That's not going to happen."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 03, 2015, 08:22:16 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.collegedebauchery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/123sdf.jpg)

Well, since I'm not a big drinker, I don't do "Thirsty Thursday"!  LOL

Three day weekend is upon us!  I have some shopping and things to do, so I'm thinking that on Friday I'll spend time making a list, so that nothing is overlooked!

Anyone got plans for the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2015, 08:27:20 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.alllatesthdimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/great-opportunity-reflect-labor-day-ecard-someecards-400x223.jpg)

Here at work, and it's very quiet.  I do have a bit of stuff to do, but I'm hoping that this afternoon will grind to a halt, and we'll leave at 3:00.

;D

see you all later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2015, 06:23:29 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/e33728aa21f5e7f75ecc2e138d17b8c9.png)

Hello everyone!  How are y'all doin'?

Busy day today......did some cleaning around the apartment today, which is now typical for me on weekends.  LOL

Then I went for a haircut.

Also did some shopping.....I got some cushions for folding chairs, new tablecloths and napkins, new flatware, and some groceries.   I also got the following magazine and book, so now I have plenty of reading material..


(http://www.1stopmadonnashop.com/ekmps/shops/1stopshop/images/madonna-by-michelle-morgan-2015-flexibound-book-4586-p.jpg)

(http://drownedmadonna.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/57-11-748x1024.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 07, 2015, 12:13:30 pm

Hiya Chuckie,
just catching up on BM. Only now I'm reading about your mom. Hope all is well by now!

Right now I'm busy all the time and thus not often on BM and FB.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2015, 12:25:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/money-job-workplace-poor-labor-day-ecards-someecards.png)

Hello everyone!  How are y'all doin'?

Stayed up late last night, and slept in today.   Catching up here now, and then need to do some tidying up around the apartment.

Bowling starts again tomorrow!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2015, 12:26:21 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 07, 2015, 12:13:30 pm

Hiya Chuckie,
just catching up on BM. Only now I'm reading about your mom. Hope all is well by now!

Right now I'm busy all the time and thus not often on BM and FB.

She's doing Ok, Chrissi.  Everything seems to be fine!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 07, 2015, 03:28:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2015, 12:26:21 pm

She's doing Ok, Chrissi.  Everything seems to be fine!

Glad to hear that, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2015, 08:54:48 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://blog.theregularguynyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1325096023936_153476.png)

Yup, holiday weekend is over, back to work.  However, really can't complain.  I have 4 days of work, and then the following week I'm on vacation!

;D

And, in the middle of that vacation, is the Madonna show at MSG!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2015, 08:20:46 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://shutupimtalking.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/e0563.jpg)

Oh, today I am sore!

Last night was the first night of bowling, and I haven't picked up a bowling ball since the  season ended last June.  I ache today!

:laugh:

Good news, it's Hump Day already, and then next week I'm on vacation, my date with the diva nears!

Love live Madonnna!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2015, 03:12:17 pm

You need a whole week for that?

Well, maybe it's wise....a couple of days to mentally prepare yourself, figure out what to wear, think of the best route to drive there and home, clean your apartment, and so on and so forth.
And then a couple of days to return to earth afterwards!

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2015, 09:07:09 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://wpmedia.montrealgazette.com/2015/09/madonna-file-in-this-feb-8-2015-file-photo-madonna-perf1.jpeg?quality=55&strip=all&w=840&h=630&crop=1)

Yup, last night was the opening night of the Rebel Heart tour, in Canada.  Reviews of the show were positive, and they've even published a set list.

Now I know what to expect.  LOL

Iconic

B***h I'm Madonna

Burning Up

Holy Water

Devil Pray

Messiah

Body Shop

True Blue

Deeper and Deeper

Heartbreak City

Like a Virgin

S.E.X.

Living For Love

La Isla Bonita

Dress You Up

Everybody

Lucky Star

Who's That Girl

Rebel Heart

Illuminati

Music/Candy Shop

Material Girl

La Vie En Rose

Unapologetic B***h

Holiday

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2015, 09:18:23 am

Quote from: Sason on September 09, 2015, 03:12:17 pm

You need a whole week for that?

Well, maybe it's wise....a couple of days to mentally prepare yourself, figure out what to wear, think of the best route to drive there and home, clean your apartment, and so on and so forth.
And then a couple of days to return to earth afterwards!

 ;D :-*

LOL

Actually, I didn't intend to take the week off, but here was my reasoning.....

The show is Wednesday night.  I took off Thursday, because she always goes for 2 -2.5 hours on her shows, and she always starts late, so I wasn't going to go to work on Thursday.

Then, I thought about fighting rush hour traffic on Wednesday to get into NYC, and I didn't want that, so I took Wednesday.

Then I said if I was off Wed and Thurs, I may as well take off Friday.

Then I thought, why go to work for just two days that week, so I took the whole week.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2015, 08:34:54 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.2ndwind.org/images/memorial-candle.jpg)

Just a small candle to remember those we lost on  9/11.

Hope that everyone is doing ok today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2015, 04:52:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 10, 2015, 09:18:23 am

LOL

Actually, I didn't intend to take the week off, but here was my reasoning.....

The show is Wednesday night.  I took off Thursday, because she always goes for 2 -2.5 hours on her shows, and she always starts late, so I wasn't going to go to work on Thursday.

Then, I thought about fighting rush hour traffic on Wednesday to get into NYC, and I didn't want that, so I took Wednesday.

Then I said if I was off Wed and Thurs, I may as well take off Friday.

Then I thought, why go to work for just two days that week, so I took the whole week.  :laugh:

LOL!

Seems very reasonable!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2015, 04:53:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 11, 2015, 08:34:54 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.2ndwind.org/images/memorial-candle.jpg)

Just a small candle to remember those we lost on  9/11.

Hope that everyone is doing ok today!

 :( :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 13, 2015, 11:01:23 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://fashionablygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/spider-man-laundry-day.jpg)

I'm not Spiderman, but it was laundry.

Did my work clothes, hung them out to dry, and started to wash other clothes.  Just as I was putting the other clothes in the drier, it started to rain.  I rain outside and got the stuff that was hanging out off the line and inside quickly, thankfully, nothing got majorly wet.  LOL

On vacation this week!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2015, 02:11:04 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://wpmedia.montrealgazette.com/2015/09/madonna-file-in-this-feb-8-2015-file-photo-madonna-perf1.jpeg?quality=55&strip=all&w=840&h=630&crop=1)

Oh yeah, tonight's the night!  ;D

I'm heading into NYC about 3:00, going to do some shopping, meeting cousins for dinner at 6:00, and then over to MSG!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 17, 2015, 12:35:14 am

Let your hair down and enjoy! 8)

(Now I'm picturing you with a long mane of hair, headbanging - ooops :-X ;) ;D :laugh:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 17, 2015, 09:24:09 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 17, 2015, 12:35:14 am

Let your hair down and enjoy! 8)

(Now I'm picturing you with a long mane of hair, headbanging - ooops :-X ;) ;D :laugh:)

I can't decide whether he's more of a mullet kind of guy, or a manbun kind of guy. ...  ;)  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 17, 2015, 03:11:30 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/bp/madonna-msg2.jpeg)

Yeah, still on a Madonna high!  ;D

Madonna performed for just over two hours, and played material from different points of her career.  Here's the set list she performed, at the end in italics is the name of the CD the songs came from.

1.    Iconic     Rebel Heart
2.    Bitch I’m Madonna    Rebel Heart
3.    Burning Up  Madonna (debut CD)
4.    Holy Water / Vogue    Rebel Heart/I'm Breathless
5.    Devil Pray   Rebel Heart
6.    Messiah (Interlude)  Rebel Heart
7.    Body Shop  Rebel Heart
8.    True Blue (Acoustic)  True Blue
9.    Deeper and Deeper  Erotica
10.  HeartbreakCity / Love Don’t Live Here Anymore   Rebel Heart/Like A Virgin
11.  Like a Virgin    Like A Virgin
12.  S.E.X. / Justify My Love (Interlude)   Rebel Heart /  Immaculate Collection
13.  Living For Love (Offer Nissim Living For Drums Remix)  Rebel Heart
14.  La Isla Bonita  True Blue
15.  Dress You Up / Into the Groove /  Lucky Star     Like A Virgin/Immaculate Collection/ Madonna
16.  Who’s That Girl (Acoustic)    Who's That Girl
17.  Rebel Heart      Rebel Heart
18.  Illuminati (Interlude)  Rebel Heart
19.  Music     Music
20.  Candy Shop   Hard Candy
21.  Material Girl   Like A Virgin
22.  La vie en rose (Édith Piaf cover)
23.  Unapologetic Bitch    Rebel Heart
24.  Holiday (Encore)  Madonna


One of the surprises of the show.......Madonna performs Edith Piaf's "La Vie En Rose" with just a ukulele at first, and no background singers or backing tracks.  You can hear Madonna's voice, unaltered or unassisted, squashing the critics who often said that she can't sing, and lip synchs at her shows.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS3JWZCYO1U[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 17, 2015, 11:35:57 pm

I'm glad you had fun, Chuckie.

She needs a French coach.  Perhaps Grace is free?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYkVtz6ozJE[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2015, 11:10:28 am

LOL

Actually, in Montreal, she said that her French is not good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 18, 2015, 12:29:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 18, 2015, 11:10:28 am

LOL

Actually, in Montreal, she said that her French is not good.

She is correct.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 18, 2015, 04:28:31 pm

Glad you had fun, Chuck!

Was it what you had expected? or even better?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2015, 06:09:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 18, 2015, 04:28:31 pm

Glad you had fun, Chuck!

Was it what you had expected? or even better?

it was great, and I was relieved for that.  If all continues as the opening nights have gone, she could be breaking more records.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 19, 2015, 10:49:21 am

(https://couch2camino.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/breaking_records1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2015, 03:04:33 pm

LMAO......not quite, Sonja.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 19, 2015, 05:17:44 pm

 8) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2015, 07:10:59 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr01/2013/4/10/15/enhanced-buzz-31609-1365623088-1.jpg)

yup, that may be how I'm feeling tomorrow.  LOL  We'll find out.

The heating unit was inspected in my apartment, and all is fine, and I'm ready for winter. 

It was a nice, restful week off.......had dinner with cousins, saw Madonna, rested, heating taken care of, goodie bag contents taken care of, and will end the night with Fear the Walking Dead.


;D

see you tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2015, 11:21:56 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr01/2013/4/10/15/enhanced-buzz-31609-1365623088-1.jpg)

Yup, back  in my cubicle, 11:30am, and finally caught up.  ;D

Being back has just reinforced  that I must indeed marry rich.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 21, 2015, 04:00:25 pm

(http://bumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/keep-calm-and-marry-a-rich-guy.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2015, 08:53:47 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://lowres.jantoo.com/workplace-mazes-office_worker-office_worker-office_cubicle-labyrinth-47630960_low.jpg)

This is kinda how I feel today.  LOL

There is work being done on the A/C & heating vents, and the workmen are right in my cubicle, so I'm in a new cubical for the next few days, until I can return to my usual place.

:laugh:

It feels very different here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2015, 08:39:49 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://addins.wrex.com/blogs/weather/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/out27.jpg)

Yup, first day of autumn is here! 

and for a while we've been  exposed to "pumpkin spice" everything.  LOL

Have you had any sort of pumpkin spice flavored stuff yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2015, 08:51:44 am

(https://www.chabadstanford.org/images/event_large/yom.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 23, 2015, 04:13:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2015, 08:39:49 am

and for a while we've been  exposed to "pumpkin spice" everything.  LOL

Have you had any sort of pumpkin spice flavored stuff yet?

I haven't had anything pumpkin spiced in my whole life. Well, exept for pumpkin soup and a self-made pumpkin pie once. I gave the pumpkin pie away to my SIL because we all found it horrible; but her family liked it ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2015, 08:57:07 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://lowres.jantoo.com/workplace-mazes-office_worker-office_worker-office_cubicle-labyrinth-47630960_low.jpg)

Oh, I forgot to post yesterday that I'm back in my original cube.  Thankfully.  LOL  The cube I was in temporarily was bigger, but everything felt out of place.  I'm glad things are now back where they belong.

;D

I've been watching the Pope, and some videos of him stopping his motorcade to hug/kiss/bless children along the way.

Both videos made me cry.  LOL

I hope he stays safe, I am really liking Pope Francis.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2015, 08:58:45 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 23, 2015, 04:13:36 pm

I haven't had anything pumpkin spiced in my whole life. Well, exept for pumpkin soup and a self-made pumpkin pie once. I gave the pumpkin pie away to my SIL because we all found it horrible; but her family liked it ;D

:laugh:

I'm not a fan of pumpkin spice anything either.   I will have pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, but other than that, meh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2015, 08:53:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

TGIF!!!

Already looking forward to the end of the day, a group of us are going out to happy hour at the Japanese restuarant next door, they have half price drinks and sushi.


;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 25, 2015, 06:23:17 pm

Sushi, yum!!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2015, 06:13:59 pm

It was very good, and we all had a fun time

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brown Eyes on September 27, 2015, 07:58:50 pm

Hey Chuck!  I was visiting Bettermost today and I thought I should leave a treat here on your blog for you.  Here's some red velvet CHERRY cake!!  8)  Miss you and Bettermost!

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/cakes/2155887_zpszys4fbnw.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/cakes/2155887_zpszys4fbnw.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2015, 11:06:29 pm

Good to see ya back, darlin'!  Come around soon!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 27, 2015, 11:18:44 pm

Quote from: Brown Eyes on September 27, 2015, 07:58:50 pm

Hey Chuck!  I was visiting Bettermost today and I thought I should leave a treat here on your blog for you.  Here's some red velvet CHERRY cake!!  8)  Miss you and Bettermost!

(http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r347/atz75/cakes/2155887_zpszys4fbnw.jpg) (http://s352.photobucket.com/user/atz75/media/cakes/2155887_zpszys4fbnw.jpg.html)

Oooh, that looks good! I'll have a piece of that, a cuppa coffee, too!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2015, 03:26:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 27, 2015, 11:18:44 pm

Oooh, that looks good! I'll have a piece of that, a cuppa coffee, too!  :laugh:

Oh sure, come to my blog to steal my cake!  ;) :laugh:

Here's the coffee.  :)


(http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=50447081)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 29, 2015, 12:46:18 am

*blinks in the early morning, barely awake*

Did I hear the magic words?
Coffee?
Cake?


Oh yes, I'm totally here, yum! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2015, 03:20:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

Bowling night, but it's my night off.  ;D

Busy past few days.   Sunday was an unexpected invite to an unofficial  "Summer is over" bbq.  Got together with a few of the guys from the league, and hung out most of the day.  It was nice.

Yesterday was a day of work at NYC.  I had to take a course there, in our office building on 53rd street.

Today I'm back in my usual cube, but will have to go back to NYC on Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2015, 03:20:44 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on September 29, 2015, 12:46:18 am

*blinks in the early morning, barely awake*

Did I hear the magic words?
Coffee?
Cake?


Oh yes, I'm totally here, yum! ;D

Well hello Chrissi!  Good to see ya, darlin'!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2015, 06:42:40 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Photography/umbrella-11.jpg)

Yup,  hurricane Joaquin is making its way towards the coast, but no one is sure what's going to happen.

Here is a current map, and as you can see, there are many different paths the storm could take!


(http://i.imwx.com/images/maps/truvu/map_specnewsdct-55_ltst_4namus_enus_650x366.jpg)


Either way, NJ should be getting a bunch of rain, which is fine.  We're under drought conditions now.

http://www.nj.com/weather/index.ssf/2015/09/drought_watch_issued_in_12_counties_as_nj_water_worries_worsen.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2015, 08:36:36 pm

I keep wanting to call it "Hurricane Phoenix," because the name reminds me of Joaquin Phoenix.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2015, 10:52:03 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2015, 08:36:36 pm

I keep wanting to call it "Hurricane Phoenix," because the name reminds me of Joaquin Phoenix.

Yeah, I've thought of that too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2015, 10:54:04 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Photography/umbrella-11.jpg)

More rain again today.  At times it will be heavy, and continue through the  night.

then on and off rain through the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2015, 04:19:38 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.garfieldsouthall.co.uk/wp_gs/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-20140131_075730.jpg)

No rain here at the moment, but this pic seems to capture the mood here in NJ today, very cool and grey.   I'm sure more rain will be on the way.

Haven't done it yet, but today will be the day that I decorate my apartment windows for Halloween.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:45:48 pm

Here Chuck, I have some suggestions for ya:


(http://in1.ccio.co/1n/H4/Ru/265219865525699735vAnYYjuFc.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:46:10 pm

(http://grafiklit.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/zombie-pumpkin.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:46:37 pm

(http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/305/a/2/zombie_pumpkin_meal_by_envyrain-d31yjdn.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:48:56 pm

If you find those too simple, here's something a little more elaborate:


(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/10/31/article-2054287-0E8EE74900000578-978_634x432.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:53:44 pm

Or maybe this one?  I'm sure your parents would appreciate this in their garden:

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/63686000/jpg/_63686052_63686050.jpg)


I mean, who wouldn't?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:57:13 pm

A couple more suggestions:

(http://www.larkcrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cannibalistic-pumpkin-225x300.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 02:59:03 pm

(http://img12.deviantart.net/ecba/i/2012/289/5/2/zombie_pumpkin_by_milkchess-d5i0ewn.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 03:01:03 pm

(http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5271988b69bedd4a5c4a0847/google-glass-meets-pumpkin-zombie.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 04, 2015, 03:01:54 pm

(http://img01.deviantart.net/42ab/i/2011/304/0/b/gummy_worm_zombie_pumpkin_by_kumagoro4ever-d4emgoa.jpg)


That's it! I hope I could help you with a few good ideas, Chuck!

You know me, always so helpful!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 04, 2015, 08:21:45 pm

I think I'll pass, but thanks Sonja!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 05, 2015, 04:05:46 pm

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2015, 02:18:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/32/32f5a8da511f29a4a8e491439c6084fb0a84330b3837587fcd5ccf1754dd81c1.jpg)

I feel like that baby....sick.  LOL

It started Tuesday at work......a congested nose and scratchy throat.  I immediately picked up some orange juice (Vit C.) and some meds.

Poor sleep on Tuesday night, so Wednesday dragged, and that's when the cough developed, however the scratchy throat went away.

I'm going to see if I can leave at 3:00 today, run and get some hot soup, and have it and then go to bed early.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2015, 02:20:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 08, 2015, 02:18:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/32/32f5a8da511f29a4a8e491439c6084fb0a84330b3837587fcd5ccf1754dd81c1.jpg)

I feel like that baby....sick.  LOL

It started Tuesday at work......a congested nose and scratchy throat.  I immediately picked up some orange juice (Vit C.) and some meds.

Poor sleep on Tuesday night, so Wednesday dragged, and that's when the cough developed, however the scratchy throat went away.

I'm going to see if I can leave at 3:00 today, run and get some hot soup, and have it and then go to bed early.

You've got what's been going around, Sweetie. Sorry to hear it. But look at it this way: If you had to get it, getting it now, you'll be well over it by the time you go to Tucson.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2015, 10:53:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://cdn.grumpycats.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/09.13.2014-1-GO-AWAY.jpg)

Happy Friday!

Three day weekend this weekend, so I plan on going out and getting some fall clothes to wear at the office.

;D

it's also time to decorate the apartment for Halloween!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2015, 10:56:07 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 08, 2015, 02:20:48 pm

You've got what's been going around, Sweetie. Sorry to hear it. But look at it this way: If you had to get it, getting it now, you'll be well over it by the time you go to Tucson.

Hiya Jeff,

yes, I'm already feeling  better.  However, yesterday I did a ton of coughing, and now my stomach and chest muscles hurt.  LOL

I feel like I spent the day working out,  but didn't reap any of the health benefits!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2015, 12:58:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2015, 10:53:51 am

it's also time to decorate the apartment for Halloween!

I put my fall flowers and leaves out just after the equinox, and my jack-o-lanterns last week.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2015, 10:00:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1452855/walking-dead.jpg)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Left work early Friday, lazed around Friday night.

Saturday did some shopping and chores.

Today, did nothing, and now watching Walking Dead.

Tomorrow is laundry and other chores.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 11, 2015, 10:18:49 pm

Happy Columbus Day! Hope you feel better, and enjoy, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2015, 10:34:29 pm

Feeling much better, thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2015, 09:44:48 am

Did you do your Halloween decorating?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 12, 2015, 01:49:09 pm

OMG, I hope the zombies didn't get you this time either, Chuck!!!   :o :o

Are you still alive???

I'm looking forward to seeing you next week, please don't be eaten by a zombie!!!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2015, 08:15:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1452855/walking-dead.jpg)

Ooooh, it was a great episode on Sunday!  :o

Had a good day off, got some cleaning done and the laundry is done.  :)

Back to work tomorrow.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2015, 08:15:46 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2015, 09:44:48 am

Did you do your Halloween decorating?

the one thing I didn't do.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2015, 08:31:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://rubmint.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0c740_funny-pictures-kittens-need-bigger-bed.jpg)

Happy hump day, everyone!!!   :)   I can't believe it's mid-week already, that's what happens when you have a Monday off.

:)

I have some chores to run tonight, and then perhaps I'll decorate for  Halloween.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2015, 01:04:19 pm

It feels like forever since I posted here!  :o

My goodness, time has passed, hasn't it?   Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Title: the auto correct story
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2015, 09:34:26 pm

As you know, I was away to New Mexico/Arizona for a week or so. My mother asked me to contact them when I landed from Newark to NM, so I opted to text my brother, Chris. I love that my phone lets me talk to it, and convert my voice to a text message. However, I must then deal with the devil...AUTOCORRECT. Here is what I went through trying to tell Chris I had landed.  Bold will be my original message, italics what the phone sent.

Hey Chris, it's Chuck.  Let everyone know I'm on the ground, and with Linda.

Hey Chris, it's Jack. Let everyone know I'm on the ground and with Linda.

Yeah, once again, the phone thinks I'm Jack.  It's Chuck.

Yeah, once again, the phone thinks I'm Jack. It's Chop.

No, not chop, Chuck!

no not shop truck!

What the f*ck is a shop truck?  I'm Chuck!

What the f*ck is a shop truck? I'm shocked!

Chuck!

Chuck!

(Chris' reply) That was awesome!


Linda, who was next to me listening as this all went down, was laughing hysterically.   :laugh:

Title: Re: the auto correct story
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2015, 10:10:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2015, 09:34:26 pm

As you know, I was away to New Mexico/Arizona for a week or so. My mother asked me to contact them when I landed from Newark to NM, so I opted to text my brother, Chris. I love that my phone lets me talk to it, and convert my voice to a text message. However, I must then deal with the devil...AUTOCORRECT. Here is what I went through trying to tell Chris I had landed.  Bold will be my original message, italics what the phone sent.

Hey Chris, it's Chuck.  Let everyone know I'm on the ground, and with Linda.

Hey Chris, it's Jack. Let everyone know I'm on the ground and with Linda.

Yeah, once again, the phone thinks I'm Jack.  It's Chuck.

Yeah, once again, the phone thinks I'm Jack. It's Chop.

No, not chop, Chuck!

no not shop truck!

What the f*ck is a shop truck?  I'm Chuck!

What the f*ck is a shop truck? I'm shocked!

Chuck!

Chuck!

(Chris' reply) That was awesome!


Linda, who was next to me listening as this all went down, was laughing hysterically.   :laugh:

OMG, it's like the Malaysian subtitles!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2015, 11:44:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.freeallimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/happy-halloween-scary-1.jpg)

Yep, it's the day before, and I Never decorated for Halloween! LOL

After a while, it didn't make sense, since I was gonna be gone and no one would be around to turn my lights on and off.

I will decorate for Thanksgiving. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2015, 11:44:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2015, 10:10:04 pm

OMG, it's like the Malaysian subtitles!  :laugh:  :laugh:

yeah, it kinda was, wasn't it?  LOL

Title: Re: the auto correct story
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2015, 11:50:36 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2015, 10:10:04 pm

OMG, it's like the Malaysian subtitles!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2015, 11:44:39 am

yeah, it kinda was, wasn't it?  LOL

How good are you with a canoe?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2015, 02:50:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2015, 11:44:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.freeallimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/happy-halloween-scary-1.jpg)

Yep, it's the day before, and I Never decorated for Halloween! LOL

It's not too late to get a jack-o-lantern at least, to keep the scary things away.

Title: Re: the auto correct story
Post by: Sason on October 30, 2015, 03:01:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 29, 2015, 09:34:26 pm

As you know, I was away to New Mexico/Arizona for a week or so. My mother asked me to contact them when I landed from Newark to NM, so I opted to text my brother, Chris. I love that my phone lets me talk to it, and convert my voice to a text message. However, I must then deal with the devil...AUTOCORRECT. Here is what I went through trying to tell Chris I had landed.  Bold will be my original message, italics what the phone sent.

Hey Chris, it's Chuck.  Let everyone know I'm on the ground, and with Linda.

Hey Chris, it's Jack. Let everyone know I'm on the ground and with Linda.

Yeah, once again, the phone thinks I'm Jack.  It's Chuck.

Yeah, once again, the phone thinks I'm Jack. It's Chop.

No, not chop, Chuck!

no not shop truck!

What the f*ck is a shop truck?  I'm Chuck!

What the f*ck is a shop truck? I'm shocked!

Chuck!

Chuck!

(Chris' reply) That was awesome!


Linda, who was next to me listening as this all went down, was laughing hysterically.   :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

I'm shocked too!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2015, 02:41:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.freeallimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/happy-halloween-scary-1.jpg)

Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!

Going over to a friend's house tonight at about 6.  I got some chocolate doughnuts, and some pumpkin doughnuts.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2015, 02:42:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2015, 02:50:04 pm

It's not too late to get a jack-o-lantern at least, to keep the scary things away.

Nothing scary in this apartment.  LOL   I did buy some jack-o-lanterns to bring to my friends' place, they're hosting a small gathering, but never decorate the outside of their porch.  I got some battery powered tea-lights to light the jacks, to give the perfect Halloween 'flavor'.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 31, 2015, 03:34:07 pm

You could lend them your shower curtain!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2015, 05:37:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 31, 2015, 03:34:07 pm

You could lend them your shower curtain!

My thought exactly!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 31, 2015, 05:38:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 31, 2015, 02:42:53 pm

Nothing scary in this apartment. 

 ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2015, 10:32:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.reachsite.com/9704e845-214a-4fe3-aad3-0fe937deb483/media/395989/medium/395989.PNG)

Yup, November 1st is here, and over the distance is Thanksgiving.  :)

Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow, but oh well, it was a good vacation and I have to get the bills paid, right?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2015, 08:12:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

Remembering Rich on his birthday, with some happy dancing.  It just feels right.

I can't believe it's November already.   damn.   Thanksgiving is on its way!

busy first day back at work, but so far, I'm on top of everything!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2015, 09:22:21 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/e9y8m8.gif)

Keeping happy Neil Patrick around for another day.

Well, Monday went well, and now here I am on Tuesday.  LOL

Bowling is tonight, since I missed the last two weeks, it will be good to be back.

Well, lemme go get to work!  See ya later!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2015, 10:42:27 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.cirus.org.au/images/frontpage/splashpod/pod_415_145/man-sleeping.jpg)

Yeah, I was tired last night.   Went to bed an hour earlier than usual, and slept pretty much straight through the night.

I'm still feeling tired today as well, but I'll get through.  LOL

Main boss, immediate supervisor, and one of the men I report to are all out today and tomorrow.  Should be a few quiet days!

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2015, 10:47:32 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/tgf_zps24c61956.jpg)

Yup, it's time to put the Thanksgiving flag in the window.  I'll do so today, after work.

quiet day here today.....everyone I report to is out for the day, so I'm hoping I'll be left alone.  LOL!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2015, 07:54:46 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.wititudes.com/wp-content/uploads/wouldnt-say-youre-stupid-you-are-ecard.jpg)

How is everyone today?

Relaxing day today at home, and the temps are finally starting to go back down to where they're supposed to be, for November anyway.  :)

Tomorrow is laundry day and lunch with the family, and we'll  discuss how we want to do Christmas this year.  Only 18 days until Thanksgiving.

Oh, and next week, we're closed on Wednesday for Veteran's day.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2015, 06:06:44 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.cirus.org.au/images/frontpage/splashpod/pod_415_145/man-sleeping.jpg)

Yup, I slept in today, and it felt sooooo good.

;D

Got the laundry done, had lunch with my family, did some shopping, and about to make some dinner.

Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2015, 09:54:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://www.marsh.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holidaybreakfasttray.jpg)

Have some donuts to get past the Monday blues!

Got laundry done yesterday, met with the family, discussed Thanksgivng and Christmas, and now, back at the office in my cubicle.

I could do without that last part.  LOL   but hey, the bills must be paid.

At least Wednesday is a holiday, and we're closed.  Then, the week after that, I have off the 20th and 23rd, and then that week is Thanksgiving.  :)

Happy that Christmas falls on a Friday this year.....means we'll have early hours on Thursday, off Friday Sat and Sun.  Then the following week the same thing for New Year's.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 09, 2015, 02:38:42 pm

That means Boxing day falls on a Saturday... 

What a waste of a holiday to have it fall on a Saturday when we're off anyway!!  >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 09, 2015, 03:53:39 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 09, 2015, 02:38:42 pm

That means Boxing day falls on a Saturday... 

What a waste of a holiday to have it fall on a Saturday when we're off anyway!!  >:( >:(

they don't give you another day?   For us, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, everything is closed on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 09, 2015, 04:20:11 pm

No, we never get another day instead.  >:(

A holiday on a weekend is a wasted holiday, so to speak.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 10, 2015, 01:45:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2015, 09:54:42 am

Happy that Christmas falls on a Friday this year.....

And there I was, thinking "Whut? - It's on Thursday this year!"  ??? :laugh:
Of course it's on Thursday for us, since Christmas Eve is the main day of Christmas. So we have at least two of the three free days, since the second holiday (on a Saturday) is wasted in the same way as it is for Sonja.
Last year was great, holiday-wise. Five free days in a row without needing a vacation day: Christmas Eve on Wednesday (which isn't a holiday, but most people get a free day), then the two holidays on Thu and Fri, followed by a regular weekend. Best possible combination. 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2015, 10:24:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hopefully, it will be a very quiet day today!  Nearly the entire team is out in NYC for a day-long event, it's just Pamela and I in the office for our team.   And since we sit in different areas, I have my corner here all to myself!

:)

So if the clients/customers can just take care of themselves today, I may have a free day today.

Tomorrow's off, due to Veteran's Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2015, 10:28:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 09, 2015, 03:53:39 pm

they don't give you another day?   For us, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, everything is closed on Monday.

Quote from: Sason on November 09, 2015, 04:20:11 pm

No, we never get another day instead.  >:(

A holiday on a weekend is a wasted holiday, so to speak.

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 10, 2015, 01:45:38 am

And there I was, thinking "Whut? - It's on Thursday this year!"  ??? :laugh:

Of course it's on Thursday for us, since Christmas Eve is the main day of Christmas. So we have at least two of the three free days, since the second holiday (on a Saturday) is wasted in the same way as it is for Sonja.

Last year was great, holiday-wise. Five free days in a row without needing a vacation day: Christmas Eve on Wednesday (which isn't a holiday, but most people get a free day), then the two holidays on Thu and Fri, followed by a regular weekend. Best possible combination. 8)

Sorry that you guys lose Boxing Day this year, but we don't celebrate it, so we get the best possible combination this year.

1/2 day on Thursday, off Friday, and the usual weekend off, so 3 1/2 mini-vacation, and then it will repeat the following week for New Year's Eve.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 11, 2015, 03:19:14 pm

In Australia the Boxing day holiday is moved to Monday 28th. In NZ if the employee usually works on a Saturday then it is the 26th, if not then it is the 28th. In NZ the day after New Years day is also a public holiday so the same arrangement.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2015, 05:03:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(https://cdn4.dogonews.com/images/fec30948-adbb-4ba2-be22-13f629de5d1e/veterans-day-image.jpg)

Hope that everyone is doing well today.  slept in, had some lunch, watched some trashy TV, took a nap.

all in all, a restful day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2015, 05:05:09 pm

Quote from: b on November 11, 2015, 03:19:14 pm

In Australia the Boxing day holiday is moved to Monday 28th. In NZ if the employee usually works on a Saturday then it is the 26th, if not then it is the 28th. In NZ the day after New Years day is also a public holiday so the same arrangement.

So you guys do it the same way that wee do, the holiday will be moved to Monday.

The only time I 'lose' is if the holiday falls on a Saturday.  My position doesn't work on Saturday, but the branches are open, so the branches will close, but I would've been closed anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2015, 09:57:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://cdn4.dogonews.com/images/fec30948-adbb-4ba2-be22-13f629de5d1e/veterans-day-image.jpg)

We'll keep the vets around for another day.

Was a bit of a busy day today (which is why I'm here so late) but things seemed to go pretty well.  I got most of what I needed to accomplished, and hope to be able to do the same tomorrow.

No big plans for the weekend, but plans are being made for Thanksgiving already.  :)  Looks like we'll be gathering at my parents' place for the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2015, 10:32:04 pm

I was surprised at how many places were closed yesterday! I tried to do some banking and insurance work...no luck!

You're lucky to have family to go to for Thanksgiving. It's my favorite holiday! But I have to celebrate on Wednesday because my family's all booked up the rest of the week!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2015, 03:13:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/AE18/production/_86686544_afp_heart.jpg)

Really not much to say.....my heart goes out to everyone who is affected by what happened in Paris.  All those people, just going about their lives, enjoying the start of the weekend, and now they're all dead.

God help them all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2015, 03:15:16 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2015, 10:32:04 pm

I was surprised at how many places were closed yesterday! I tried to do some banking and insurance work...no luck!

You're lucky to have family to go to for Thanksgiving. It's my favorite holiday! But I have to celebrate on Wednesday because my family's all booked up the rest of the week!

Really?  They're that busy?

Well, I guess for my family it's different.  My brother Chris and I aren't married, so there are no 'in-laws',  and my brother Mike's wife has lost her parents, so that leaves my parents at the top of the tree, so everything is either at their place, or Mike & Michelle's place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2015, 07:11:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mSpFYjQNGw/Uj_pbUn0gyI/AAAAAAAAARo/2A6L_yItb5A/s1600/7.png)

I know it's still Sunday, but not for much longer!   And now Thanksgiving is only 10 days away.  Mom asked if I would make some crescent rolls for the meal, so I said I would.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2015, 09:37:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://www.homelifeweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/snow-flake-christmas-card-printalbe.png)

No, I'm not trying to start the Christmas celebrations early!

I put this pic up because I'm letting you all know that i'm not sending out Christmas cards this year.   I haven't found a design I like, and to be honest the expense was a consideration this year.

Fear  not, I'm keepiing my address list in tact, and I'm sure next  year will be better, so the cards may return next holiday season.

:-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 17, 2015, 10:25:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2015, 09:37:25 am

I put this pic up because I'm letting you all know that i'm not sending out Christmas cards this year.   I haven't found a design I like, and to be honest the expense was a consideration this year.

Don't blame you o-o-o-n-e bit. For the past several years already, my list has been limited to elderly relatives and a small handful of other folks whom I know would be offended if they didn't get a card.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 17, 2015, 06:22:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2015, 09:37:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://www.homelifeweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/snow-flake-christmas-card-printalbe.png)

No, I'm not trying to start the Christmas celebrations early!

I put this pic up because I'm letting you all know that i'm not sending out Christmas cards this year.   I haven't found a design I like, and to be honest the expense was a consideration this year.

Fear  not, I'm keepiing my address list in tact, and I'm sure next  year will be better, so the cards may return next holiday season.

:-*

Don't worry, Chuckie, we love you anyway.   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2015, 09:29:33 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://images.smh.com.au/2010/09/14/1926512/article400_man-asleep-desk-420x0.jpg)

Yup, that's how I felt today, after a night of bowling.

Looking forward to my weekend away, leaving on Friday and coming back Monday.  :)

then, of course, is Thanksgiving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 18, 2015, 12:16:55 pm

I'm ambivalent about sending cards too. I love doing it, but sometimes I get the feeling that if I send someone a card, their first reaction will be "Oh, shit, now I have to send her a card!"  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2015, 02:32:36 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 18, 2015, 12:16:55 pm

I'm ambivalent about sending cards too. I love doing it, but sometimes I get the feeling that if I send someone a card, their first reaction will be "Oh, shit, now I have to send her a card!"  ::)

:laugh:   I've thought the same thing....they'll get my card and thing "Well, damn, now i have to send Chuck a card!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2015, 04:54:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 18, 2015, 02:32:36 pm

:laugh:   I've thought the same thing....they'll get my card and think, "Well, damn, now I have to send Chuck a card!"

 :laugh:

Don't you think the same thing when someone sends you a card first? "Oh, shit, now I have to send him/her a card!"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2015, 09:58:39 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/ny/12.18.candy_pedestal.jpg)

Who wants treats?  Come to my blog for treats!

LOL

Today is my Friday.  I'm going traveling this weekend, down to the Baltimore area, so I will be away from computer.

I may pop in time-to -time with my tablet, but not sure of that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 19, 2015, 09:59:29 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 18, 2015, 04:54:16 pm

:laugh:

Don't you think the same thing when someone sends you a card first? "Oh, shit, now I have to send him/her a card!"

 :laugh:

Well, usuallly my cards are sent out so early, that I haven't received any yet, so I'm pretty much covered.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 21, 2015, 03:34:05 pm

Have fun with them all on your trip, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2015, 04:56:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NIn-8k1IvPQ/UMCXVOabq0I/AAAAAAAA0aE/mZVMbCPSKpE/s400/chickenthursday.jpg)

Shame on me for feeling this way.  LOL

I just got back from 4 days away, will  have an early dismissal on Wednesday and Friday, and off Thursday.

:laugh:

but of course, complain I can, so complain I will!

Going out shopping tonight after work to pick up a few things for Thanksgiving, and then at Home Depot, to fix the broken toilet situation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2015, 04:57:45 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 21, 2015, 03:34:05 pm

Have fun with them all on your trip, Chuckie!

I did, but it's good to be home.  I always sleep better in my own bed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 24, 2015, 05:29:44 pm

Re the broken toilet.

I'm sure it's due to shock over your bathroom decor. They were so shocked when they saw it, they fell on top of the toilet!

Your perverted decoration philosophy has reaped yet another victim...   ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2015, 02:19:47 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://nowyouknowevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Thanksgiving-Eve-2013-NYC-Where-To-Go.jpg)

Well, tonight is like a big, party night, since pretty much everyone is off tomorrow.

I'm taking it easy and resting at home, doing light cleaning around the apartment.  :)

i've been  asked to make rolls for tomorrow,  so I'm baking the crescent rolls, some plain and some with cheese in them.  Other than that, it's an easy night.

Today was a bit busy in the morning, and then dead in the afternoon.  I had three client phone calls, and maybe about 10 emails all day.

Of course, I have one client who wants to send a wire, and still hasn't gotten the form back to me.  I'm told I can leave at 2:00, but I can't leave until this wire is done.  I'm about to begin really bugging the client for him to send me the stuff I need, so I can get this processed and leave on time.

It will be nice to leave 2 1/2 hours earlier than ususal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2015, 02:20:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 24, 2015, 05:29:44 pm

Re the broken toilet.

I'm sure it's due to shock over your bathroom decor. They were so shocked when they saw it, they fell on top of the toilet!

Your perverted decoration philosophy has reaped yet another victim...   ::) ::)

As if this would be the first time my parents have been in the apartment in three years.

::)

try again, darlin'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2015, 10:56:30 pm

Got to leave work 2 1/2 hours early. I was productive! Got some Thanksgiving stuff done, did Trent's bday shopping, my Christmas shopping for the "give a gift" tree at work, new bedding, new Christmas lights for the windows, and fixed the toilet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2015, 01:45:03 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!



(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12308456_10153673158902348_4004136812601514567_n.jpg?oh=aa7f3bea4111575d1ec41d5e07e5dba7&oe=56DF172D)

Slept in late today, finished a quick clean on the apartment, shaved and showered, currently baking rolls for the Thanksgiving meal at 2:00 today.

Hope everyone has a great holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 26, 2015, 02:22:24 pm

                                                                    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
                                                                    Enjoy the heck out of your family!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 26, 2015, 05:26:37 pm

Enjoy the holiday, Chuck!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on November 26, 2015, 05:29:03 pm

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CHUCK

Cheers

Matthew

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2015, 05:47:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2015, 02:20:28 pm

As if this would be the first time my parents have been in the apartment in three years.

::)

try again, darlin'.

They probably broke other things as they passed out on previous visits, you just didn't tell us about it.  8)

I'm sure they were hoping they'd be able to brace themselves this time, but the bloody sight of your bathroom decor once again became too much for them  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2015, 05:48:38 pm

Happy T-giving, Chuck!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2015, 09:53:25 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on November 26, 2015, 02:22:24 pm

                                                                    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
                                                                    Enjoy the heck out of your family!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 26, 2015, 05:26:37 pm

Enjoy the holiday, Chuck!  :-*

Quote from: ZK on November 26, 2015, 05:29:03 pm

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CHUCK

Cheers

Matthew

Quote from: Sason on November 26, 2015, 05:48:38 pm

Happy T-giving, Chuck!  :-*

Thanks everyone.  It was  a good day!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2015, 10:26:10 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0015/2602/products/mzotired_1024x1024.jpg?v=1428360294)

Ugh, I didn't sleep so well last night, but I'm here at work, ready for the day.

Been here almost 2 hours, no phone calls, and one email.  LOL  If this contines, I'll be able to leave at 3:00.

I have one quick stop to make, and then home, perhaps for a nap!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 27, 2015, 05:14:26 pm

Naps are good!

Love the shirt!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2015, 08:51:42 pm

Was told to leave work at 2:30,  made my quick stop, took a nap, and decorated the windows for Christmas.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2015, 12:32:21 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://blog.keloland.com/lund/files/2010/12/Christmas-window.jpg)

Well, that's not quite what my windows look like, but I did decorate for Christmas.  I even had a friend post to Facebook that she passed by my building and saw my windows, and she thought they looked good.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 28, 2015, 01:50:04 pm

It is not even December yet???? And Advent Sunday is today.
I did buy my Christmas cards yesterday as the shop was advertising 30% off.  Surprising to have card sales so early. Perhaps people are sending less. I am gradually changing mine to email so my number needed has gone below 20. I like to buy all the same in packs of 10 (charity).
For me it is disapoointing as cards are really my only decorations. I can put the rest up in 10 minutes. Then no-one will see them anyway. I am flying to Sydney on December 21 and return on December 30.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2015, 05:06:48 pm

Hello Brian,

Here in America, some people start decorating early.  The windows on my apartment are done, but my tree is not up yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 29, 2015, 12:51:27 pm

I'd like to see your window(s). :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2015, 08:03:21 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://thedogpaddler.com/EmailNewsletters/080120_SlowSundayBrokenToe/Laundry_washing_2DtransGIF.gif)

Ugh.....because I was away last weekend, and a full week of laundry this week, I had a heavy load of laundry today.  It took me 5 hours to get through it all, but it's done!

I had cleaned my apartment for Thanksgiving, so it's still clean now, thank goodness, I can just relax this weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2015, 08:08:29 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 29, 2015, 12:51:27 pm

I'd like to see your window(s). :)

it's pretty much decorated the same way every year.

My apartment window before.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010001_zps630b52cc.jpg)



Unlit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/P1010002.jpg)



Lit, with flash.



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/P1010003.jpg)


Without flash



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/P1010005.jpg)


The only difference is that I got new lights around the center window.  Prior years they were all steady burning lights.  This year, I picked some lights that have some steady burning, and some that twinkle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2015, 09:11:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2015, 08:08:29 pm

The only difference is that I got new lights around the center window.  Prior years they were all steady burning lights.  This year, I picked some lights that have some steady burning, and some that twinkle.

Seems appropriate. Just like you, sweetie!  ;D  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 30, 2015, 01:34:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 29, 2015, 08:08:29 pm

it's pretty much decorated the same way every year.

My apartment window before.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/P1010001_zps630b52cc.jpg)

Unlit

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/P1010002.jpg)

Lit, with flash.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/P1010003.jpg)

Without flash

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/P1010005.jpg)

The only difference is that I got new lights around the center window.  Prior years they were all steady burning lights.  This year, I picked some lights that have some steady burning, and some that twinkle.

If you sprinkle while you tinkle....
show some Christmas lights that twinkle!

Sorry, couldn't help it ;D :laugh:



Now that I see the pics I remember them from previous years. Thanks for posting them again. I like your window! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on November 30, 2015, 03:18:26 pm

Nice windows,

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2015, 11:22:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Hope everyone had  a great day.

Was busy....work kept me hopping, and then I went to my brother's place to celebrate Trenton's 2nd birthday today.


tired!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 30, 2015, 11:23:27 pm

thanks for the comments on the windows, glad you all like them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2015, 12:54:39 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

Hope everyone is doing well!

Bowling night tonight, and I'm still 'wired' a bit, so I'm surfing around the 'net before heading to bed. 

Welcome to December!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2015, 11:08:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.rippednfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/man-sleeping.jpg)

I wish this were me right now!

between bowling and weird dreams last night, I feel like I got very little sleep.

Keeping busy at work, so I'll come back later to discuss the dream.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2015, 09:48:25 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.zingerbug.com/Comments/glitter_graphics/is_it_friday_yet_crazy_kitten.jpg)

Ok, I know it's not, but I want it to be!   LOL

Got my gift for the "give a tree" effort at work, two toys and a box of diapers for a one year old girl.

Mandatory overtime tonight, three hours, but I don't mind.  It will go quickly, and i'll get it before Christmas.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2015, 02:12:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://textimages.us/friday/friday07/friday-116.jpg)

I wish I had that much energy today!  LOL   My butt is draggin', and I don't know why.

At least I have nothing to do tomorrow, so I can relax a bit.

Hope everyone else's weekend goes well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2015, 09:53:00 pm

whoa, today seemed to drag!

I left work my usual time, got home, had dinner, and fell asleep on the couch.  LOL   Must've been more tired than I thought.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2015, 01:51:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.sourcelink.com/images/esig/saturday.jpg?sfvrsn=0)

Sunny and cool day here in NJ.  currently at the high of 50.

Plan to spend some time cleaning the apartment today, and then really try to keep it as clean as possible for the rest of the month.  LOL  All of the weekends in December are booked, so not sure when I'm gonna be able to clean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2015, 05:37:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2015, 01:51:32 pm

Plan to spend some time cleaning the apartment today, and then really try to keep it as clean as possible for the rest of the month.  LOL  All of the weekends in December are booked, so not sure when I'm gonna be able to clean.

Basically the same thing here, except i spent most of today running around trying to find a particular Christmas present for my dad. I ended up getting him a tie!  :laugh:  (That won't be his only gift, just one of them.) There are only two more weekends between today and Christmas.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2015, 07:03:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2015, 05:37:46 pm

There are only two more weekends between today and Christmas.  :-\

Yeah, the time is flying so quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2015, 07:29:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mSpFYjQNGw/Uj_pbUn0gyI/AAAAAAAAARo/2A6L_yItb5A/s1600/7.png)

How is everyone doing?

I can't even say that today was as bad as that picture looks.  LOL  Today I got to work, got a bunch of stuff done, and then today we had our holiday luncheon.  I got to leave the office at noon, have lunch with my coworkers, and then leave from that lunch at 4:00 and go home.

:)

It was very cool!

Very busy times coming up, and Christmas is only 18 days away!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2015, 02:48:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://www.geocities.ws/juan785/homer11bowling.gif)

Yup, another night to go bowling!  :)

Hope that everyone is doing well, and getting ready for  the approaching holidays!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2015, 09:36:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.

(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/68/6863/T8GJ100Z/posters/pop-ink-csa-images-army-man-holding-bazooka.jpg)

Taking aim at spammers is fun!!!   :laugh:

I can't stop whoever  it is, as I'm not a BetterMost mod, but I was able to delete the threads he started in my blog!


BOOM!

Now my blog is nice and clean again!

Bowling went pretty well last night, and I'll be hanging out with a bunch of the bowlers on Saturday for a pre-holiday hang out.  :)  Then on Sunday I have a birthday brunch for a cousin, so I'll be pretty busy.   This means laundry must be done Friday night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2015, 09:46:44 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.schoolimprovement.com/docs/Stacks-of-money.jpg)

Yaaaaaaaaaay!  Payday tomorrow!  With my busy schedule, it is sorely needed!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2015, 06:37:45 pm

Hello everyone!

dinner is in the oven, and work went well.   I managed to get a bunch of stuff done that's been sitting there, waiting for me to tend to it.   It feels good to get that out of the way.

I'm thinking I'll put up the tree tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 10, 2015, 09:48:39 pm

Hey, friend. Hope you are enjoying the evening! FR Lee

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2015, 09:40:55 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.schoolimprovement.com/docs/Stacks-of-money.jpg)

Payday today, and it came at just the right time, I was down to my last $30.00.  LOL

Never put the tree up,  I made a space for it, sat on the couch, and then fell asleep.  Woke up at 9:00, and just went to bed at that point.  LOL

I have a bunch to do tonight, so I can't nap on the couch.  I have to get laundry done, clean the apartment, and get my tree up!

Every weekend this month is booked for me!  Ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2015, 09:41:44 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 10, 2015, 09:48:39 pm

Hey, friend. Hope you are enjoying the evening! FR Lee

Hiya Lee!  I slept through it!  LOL  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2015, 12:32:29 am

On a recent trip with friends.....it was mentioned how I had used the phrase "don't make me clutch my pearls!" Someone suggested I re-write Madonna's "Vogue", and title it "Pearls". I turned to him and said "I can do that in 15 minutes."

15 minutes later, "Pearls" was written. LOL

Clutch the pearls - pearls, pearls, pearls
Clutch the pearls - pearls, pearls, pearls

Look around, every where there's something shocking,
it's really just too much (look around)
Oh my God, I can't believe that just happened - I need something to clutch
When something scares you and you need to express
the horror that you feel
Slowly let your hand move up your chest
Reach your necklace, and twist up your face

Clutch your pearls - Let your fingers grab those little white orbs
Hey hey hey
Clutch your pearls - wrap your hand around those hardened balls
You know you can do it!
All you need, is an extra long white strand, place it around your neck
wait for something, wait for something horid, & clutch those pearls like heck
it makes no difference if they're black or white, if they're real or fake
when the shock comes upon you, strangle those pearls
grab them hard, and give them a shake

Clutch your pearls - Let your fingers grab those little white orbs
Hey hey hey
Clutch your pearls - wrap your hand around those hardened balls
You know you can do it!

Reliefs where you find it, not just where you, clutch and grind it
those moments, they do terrify
That's why I, want to cry
Squeeze my pearls 'till I die.

Clutch your pearls - Let your fingers grab those little white orbs
Hey hey hey
Clutch your pearls - wrap your hand around those hardened balls
You know you can do it!

Emeralds and rubies - where Dorothy sings
Diamonds, they belong on rings
Jade is from the Asian land - Zirconias - in the trash can
Aquamarine - color of the sea, Opal that is white and milky
A garnet ring that you can twist, Amethyst, upon your wrist
They have color, they have shine, but topaz will not be mine
for the gem I want so much
is the gem I have to clutch.....pearls

Ooooh, you've got to just, let your hand go to your necklace
Ohhhh, you've got to just, let those fingers clutch those pearls
Ohhhh, you've got to...... pearls pearls pearls pearls.....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 12, 2015, 11:11:23 am

OMG, Chuck, you've outdone yourself!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2015, 02:32:18 pm

F-a-a-a-bulous!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2015, 11:31:21 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://www.virtualdj.com/image/19777/96597/big-dream-table-of-food.jpg)

damn, what a busy day!!!

I got up early, cleaned the apartment, did some cooking, and then went to a Christmas party from 2:00 to 8:30.  Just got home at 10:00. 

I have a birthday brunch tomorrow as well, so another busy day running around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2015, 11:31:42 pm

Glad you guys like the Vogue "redo"!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2015, 08:10:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2015, 11:31:21 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


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been a busy weekend.

Christmas party went well yesterday and today my cousin had his birthday party in NYC.   We had brunch in NYC, and saw a drag show by Logan Hardcore, picced above.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2015, 09:53:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/92/9227614988da7c3296e56b2c9a5d64ea1e89831181917018b7c0052d71be47cf.jpg)

into each life, Mondays must come.  But that doesn't mean we have to like it!

I wish that I was asleep like that cat right now!  It was a fun but tiring weekend, and I could use the extra sleep.

Holiday party was fun, and had a lot of good laughs.

My cousins bday in NYC was fun as well.  Good food, and a drag performance by Logan Hardcore!   

She was hysterical!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2015, 10:37:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2015, 11:31:21 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!


(http://nextmagazine.com/sites/dev.nextmagazine.com/files/styles/hero/public/field/image/DSC01355.jpg)

been a busy weekend.

Christmas party went well yesterday and today my cousin had his birthday party in NYC.   We had brunch in NYC, and saw a drag show by Logan Hardcore, picced above.

Why do so many drag queens do makeup that makes them look like scary clowns?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2015, 02:37:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 14, 2015, 10:37:41 am

Why do so many drag queens do makeup that makes them look like scary clowns?  ???

I guess you'd have to ask them.  I'm not sure.

mutual love for Tammy Faye?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 14, 2015, 03:13:54 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2015, 03:52:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/92/9227614988da7c3296e56b2c9a5d64ea1e89831181917018b7c0052d71be47cf.jpg)

Yes, I'm keeping tired kitty here,  I know it's not Monday, but I feel tired today.  I almost fell asleep in my cubicle today!  damn!

I have my radio behind me, and it gets great reception of the station that plays non-stop Christmas music, so  that's making me feel happy.

:)

Now if the temps would cooperate, and  cool the  heck down.  It's making it  hard to feel like Christmas when it's so warm.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 15, 2015, 04:18:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2015, 03:52:25 pm

I have my radio behind me, and it gets great reception of the station that plays non-stop Christmas music, so  that's making me feel happy.

I'm glad it works for you. Nonstop Christmas music would drive me batty, especially if it was "contemporary" and on a continuous loop.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 16, 2015, 02:44:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2015, 03:52:25 pm

Now if the temps would cooperate, and  cool the  heck down.  It's making it  hard to feel like Christmas when it's so warm.

But Christmas should be warm  ;D
It did not go above 12'C (54'F) here today and apparently there was some snow on the hills but next Monday I fly to Sydney where my sister tells me the night time temperatures have stayed above 20'C (68'F). I am not looking forward to that. The long range forecast for Sydney on Christmas day is 28'C (82'F) which is bearable as I have known it in the high 30's C.  Here in Dunedin the forecast is for only 15'C. I will be looking forward to returning on December 30.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2015, 09:44:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy hump day!   ;D

Bowling went pretty well last night.  Actually, for the last two weeks, we won all 7 points!  :)  This should help us move up in the standings.

Looking forward for the 'mini vacations' for Christmas and New Year's. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2015, 09:47:00 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 15, 2015, 04:18:55 pm

I'm glad it works for you. Nonstop Christmas music would drive me batty, especially if it was "contemporary" and on a continuous loop.

Lite FM manages to play a pretty good mix of classic and  contemporary holiday music.  It keeps me in a good mood.  ;D

Quote from: b on December 16, 2015, 02:44:07 am

But Christmas should be warm  ;D

It did not go above 12'C (54'F) here today and apparently there was some snow on the hills but next Monday I fly to Sydney where my sister tells me the night time temperatures have stayed above 20'C (68'F). I am not looking forward to that. The long range forecast for Sydney on Christmas day is 28'C (82'F) which is bearable as I have known it in the high 30's C.  Here in Dunedin the forecast is for only 15'C. I will be looking forward to returning on December 30.

I have no desire for a tropical Christmas!  ;D

Have a great trip, and enjoy your holidays!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 16, 2015, 05:29:36 pm

But people come from all over the world to spend Christmas day on Bondi Beach.  :)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/bondi%20beach_zps0y2lrxh8.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2015, 08:38:09 pm

Quote from: brian on December 16, 2015, 05:29:36 pm

But people come from all over the world to spend Christmas day on Bondi Beach.  :)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/bondi%20beach_zps0y2lrxh8.jpg)

Nice, but I couldn't do it!  I'd need snow!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 17, 2015, 01:26:18 am

Quote from: brian on December 16, 2015, 05:29:36 pm

But people come from all over the world to spend Christmas day on Bondi Beach.  :)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/bondi%20beach_zps0y2lrxh8.jpg)

This is just so wrong. ;D
You Aussies and Kiwis are really upside down ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2015, 09:41:37 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://cache.desktopnexus.com/thumbseg/1226/1226481-bigthumbnail.jpg)

I hope everyone is doing well!  :)

I'm looking at my cubicle, which is getting neater and neater as the days get closer to Christmas.  :)  I'm happy about that, given how messy it was before.

Holiday kitties for ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2015, 09:49:15 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 17, 2015, 01:26:18 am

This is just so wrong. ;D

You Aussies and Kiwis are really upside down ;)

(http://img.memecdn.com/amp-039-stralia_o_2781433.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm sure they think the same about us!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 17, 2015, 11:02:55 pm

Further to my earlier photo, I cannot resist posting this. Apparently the family took their pet kelpie dog along to calm the baby. Unsuccessful and the kelpie had other ideas. ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2015, 09:25:13 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://cache.desktopnexus.com/thumbseg/1226/1226481-bigthumbnail.jpg)

I'm keeping the Kristmas Kitties today, they look so cute.

Yup, it's Friday, and also the last day of the last 5 day work week this year.  The next two weeks we leave early Thursday, are off Friday for the holiday, and then it's 2016!

At the moment, it's nice and quiet at the office.  No one is here yet, and I'm enjoying muching on some cinnamon cereal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2015, 09:26:06 am

Quote from: brian on December 17, 2015, 11:02:55 pm

Further to my earlier photo, I cannot resist posting this. Apparently the family took their pet kelpie dog along to calm the baby. Unsuccessful and the kelpie had other ideas. ;D

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g218/brianr44/Article%20Lead%20-%20wide1003974478glqnp2image.related.articleLeadwide.729x410.glqnny.png1450400011569.jpg-620x349_zpslqvqrvdm.jpg)

ROTFLMAO!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks for giving me my first laugh of the day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 19, 2015, 01:10:56 pm

LOL'ing about the funny pictures...thanks, Brian! Chuck, have a wonderful Christmas and catch up on your rest! Brian and fellow Aussies, have a really warm Christmas, and you too, Euro Brokies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2015, 03:41:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://lovemeow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12253_505757632792198_1526372702_n.jpg)

I think I shall keep the theme of Christmas Kitties until after Christmas.  ;D

Last night I was thinking that an extra $50.00 right now would be perfect. Then, while cleaning, found some old scratch-offs I never played. Just won $60.00!  I then decided to make that more, so I grabbed my bank this morning when I cashed the tickets I went to CoinStar and redeemed 30.00 in change.  I basically had an extra $100.00 out of nowhere.

;D

Went out today, took that $100.00 got the last gift I needed, got my hair cut, mailed out a few cards, got a cake for the White Elephant Party tonight.

and,  I still have some cash left over!  :)

Well, the calendars I ordered arrived yesterday.   :)

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/gcc%20-%20Copy.jpg)


Grumpy Cat for the office.   Chippendales for home.

SomeEcards for the desk at work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on December 19, 2015, 09:56:54 pm

There is an tv ad  out now from Trojan condoms about bare-skin ones.  In my head I see condoms with thick black hair on them.  Makes me giggle. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2015, 11:15:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 19, 2015, 03:41:12 pm

Well, the calendars I ordered arrived yesterday.   :)

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/Olan%20Mills/gcc%20-%20Copy.jpg)


Grumpy Cat for the office.   Chippendales for home.

SomeEcards for the desk at work.

No cowboys?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2015, 09:32:49 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://cache.desktopnexus.com/cropped-wallpapers/1248/1248912-1024x768-[DesktopNexus.com].jpg?st=1XBmH-Hfg4kU8dHW9LCV-w&e=1450707438)

Well, it was a busy weekend.  Friday night saw me shopping.  Saturday saw me cleaning and shopping, and Sunday was laundry day.  Saturday was also my friends' White Elephant party, which was a bunch of fun!

Back in my cubicle today, it's our White Elephant Party.  I have three books that I've wrapped as one present.  The Book of Urban Legends, A Passion to Skate, and Encyclopedia Madonica.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2015, 09:33:32 am

Quote from: bentgyro on December 19, 2015, 09:56:54 pm

There is an tv ad  out now from Trojan condoms about bare-skin ones.  In my head I see condoms with thick black hair on them.  Makes me giggle. :laugh:

OMG, that's funny.  I don't recall hearing that ad on TV, but I'd think the same thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2015, 09:34:37 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2015, 11:15:33 pm

No cowboys?  ???

There was as calendar called "Studs and Spurs", but I didn't like the looks of any of the guys on it.

lol

I know, too picky!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 21, 2015, 10:40:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 21, 2015, 09:34:37 am

There was as calendar called "Studs and Spurs", but I didn't like the looks of any of the guys on it.

lol

I know, too picky!

No, not too picky. We all have our tastes, and why pay good money for 12 months of guys you don't find attractive?

I didn't know they still published Studs and Spurs. Since Giovanni's Room closed, I don't even have a good idea where to look for the sort of calendars they used to carry. I suppose I could Google it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2015, 01:05:09 pm

Hello Jeff!

I find them on Amazon.com.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2015, 09:45:42 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://stuffonmycat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Christmas.jpg)

shopping went well yesterday.  We managed to get mom & dad their 40 inch RCA flatscreen TV and a new entertianment  center.  :)

they're going out to early morning mass, so I'll sneak it over while they're out, and hide them behind the sofa.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2015, 10:23:52 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://cache.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/223144-Sleeping-Christmas-Kitty.jpg)

Happy Holiday Hump Day!

Last night was the bowling night party.  It was a lot of fun, a ton of food, and goodie bags for everyone.

;D

My desktop from home is in the shop, it was acting up and I couldn't get to stop rebooting on its own, so a techie is looking at it for me.  I'm hoping to hear from him today with what the issue was,  and that he was able to fix it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2015, 10:10:19 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://images.hngn.com/data/images/full/169938/cat-in-christmas-tree.jpg?w=650)

Christmas Eve is here!

;D

My familiy usually celebrates Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, but this year it was decided that we'll meet up on Christmas Day and they'll all sleep over at Mom and Dad's place, and have breakfast the next day.

So tonight I will clean the apartment and do laundry, and then spend the evening at home relaxing.  I'm hoping that luck will be on my side, and I'll be leaving work at 2:00 this afternoon.

Traffic this morning was DEAD.  I got to work in 15 minutes, which is a record!  LOL  No one was on the roads at all.

If all goes right, I'll be at my parents' place no later than 2:30, and can get the laundry done quickly, and be home by 5ish to work on the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: tampatalon on December 24, 2015, 04:21:30 pm

Merry Christmas Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2015, 06:30:03 pm

Love that picture! Here's one of a new owl I got...I guess owls are in this year.

Hope you're off enjoying your Christmas Eve by now!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on December 26, 2015, 06:53:40 pm

Hey Chuck

A very belated Merry Christmas to you and your family

Cheers mate

Matthew

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2015, 11:20:11 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://cosmetic-candy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/new-year-kitty-wallpaper-jpeg-image-787x547-pixels.jpg)

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.  I did!

I even got to spend Sunday doing nothing but relaxing!  :)

And now, the countdown to New Year begins.   I'll be out with some of the bowlers that night, should be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2015, 08:57:30 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://www.walltor.com/images/wallpaper/happy-new-year-kitty-178763.jpg)

How is everyone doing today?

Roads were pretty quiet today, got to work 30 minutes earlier than usual.  ::)

I picked up the stuff I need to make my stromboli/pepperoni bread for  the New Year's Eve party I'm invited to.

I'm the only one in my corner of the office today!  Everyone else is off, so I hope to be able to get all my filing done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 29, 2015, 03:55:38 pm

Hope you get all your filing done before New Years, Chuckie!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2015, 04:14:31 pm

well, it's not done, but there's a big chunk taken out of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 29, 2015, 05:24:26 pm

Am at the airport on my way back home, TBTG
Surprised Sydney airport no longer blocks Bettermost. Never did block DCF.
It was not too hot, a few warm eveings but 2 cold changes went through with some rainy cool days so did not suffer too much.
Dunedin has been warm with no rain until today. Hope my strawberry plants have not died like last year. I did move the pot into the shade before I left.
A 3 hour flight to Christchurch with Emirates, 2 hour 40 minute wait then an hour flight to Dunedin on an Air New Zeland turboprop. Then have booked the shuttle home. Should be home by 7.30pm but I lose 2 hours so only 5.30pm Sydney time. Now 8.30am.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2015, 09:49:54 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cat-new-year-8.jpg)

Happy hump day!

Hope everyone is doing well here today!

Currently sitting in my cubicle alone, and enjoying the quiet.  :)

Lite FM has stopped playing Christmas music 24/7, however, they are mixing holiday music in with the usual pop music.  Stuff like Winter Wonderland and Jingle Bells, nothing specific about Christmas, however,

Right now, they're playing Dan Fogelberg's "Same Auld Lang Syne".   From Wikipedia....

"Same Old Lang Syne" is a song written and sung by Dan Fogelberg released as a single in 1980. It was also included on his 1981 album The Innocent Age. The song is a narrative ballad told in the first person and tells the story of two long-ago romantic interests meeting by chance in a grocery store on Christmas Eve. The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is now frequently played during the holiday season and alongside traditional Christmas songs.  The melody is based on the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky and ends with a soprano saxophone solo by Michael Brecker based on the melody from the original "Auld Lang Syne".

"Same Old Lang Syne" is frequently played on radio stations during the American holiday season. The song begins mentioning Christmas Eve and ends with the acknowledgment of snow, commonly associated with the Christmas holiday. Apart from the initial (and final) reference, there is no further association with the holiday or holiday season. However, since the song's release, both the reference in the title and the musical quote of "Auld Lang Syne" (traditionally sung on New Year's Eve) as the epilogue have encouraged the song's popularity during December.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2015, 09:52:18 am

Quote from: brian on December 29, 2015, 05:24:26 pm

Am at the airport on my way back home, TBTG  Surprised Sydney airport no longer blocks Bettermost. Never did block DCF.

It was not too hot, a few warm eveings but 2 cold changes went through with some rainy cool days so did not suffer too much.

Dunedin has been warm with no rain until today. Hope my strawberry plants have not died like last year. I did move the pot into the shade before I left.

A 3 hour flight to Christchurch with Emirates, 2 hour 40 minute wait then an hour flight to Dunedin on an Air New Zeland turboprop. Then have booked the shuttle home. Should be home by 7.30pm but I lose 2 hours so only 5.30pm Sydney time. Now 8.30am.

Safe travels, Brian!  I'm sure you'll be glad to be home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2015, 12:11:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2015, 09:49:54 am

Right now, they're playing Dan Fogelberg's "Same Auld Lang Syne".

I loved Dan Fogleberg. I was so sad when he died.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2015, 01:09:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2015, 12:11:30 pm

I loved Dan Fogleberg. I was so sad when he died.  :(

He was a bit of a hit maker, wasn't he?   According to the Billboard Hot 100 archives, he managed to get 10 Top 40 hits, 4 of them going Top  10.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2015, 09:32:50 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://media2.popsugar-assets.com/files/2013/12/30/933/n/1922507/cfb94af097906183_url.jpeg.xxxlarge/i/New-Year-Memes.jpg)

So, is everyone ready for the new year?

If all goes well (and customers stay away - lol) I should be able to leave at about 2:00, get home, shave and shower, and start my cooking for the NYE party I'm going to tonight.  It will be at the house of one of my friends at the bowling league.

Already have my new calendars up, and as of yesterday got my filing done!

;D

I think I'm ready to start 2016!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2015, 12:20:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 31, 2015, 09:32:50 am

Already have my new calendars up.

I won't do that till tomorrow--and at work, not till Monday. More superstitious than I'd like to admit, I guess.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on January 01, 2016, 03:46:09 am

Since I live on the west coast , I'll be the last to say "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" while in the dying moments of 2015!
May health and wealth be yours for 2016!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2016, 12:04:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://media2.popsugar-assets.com/files/2013/12/30/933/n/1922507/cfb94af097906183_url.jpeg.xxxlarge/i/New-Year-Memes.jpg)

Hope everyone had a great NYE and NYD!

Back in my cubicle, and the "special" hours are over, so it's back to the usual 8:00-4:30.

bleh.

I've got a desktop calendar, and each day is  a different phrase.  If I can find a pic to match the one on the calendar, I'll post it to my blog.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2016, 04:54:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://www.beautifulonraw.com/raw-food-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Shivering.jpg)

Yup!  Today is cold!!  Winter  temps have finally arrived here.

Today's page from my scarcastic calendar reads as: I'm really impress by your ability to quit drinking and get your life in order for one month a year.

Spoke to the computer repair guy today, the computer should be ready by tomorrow or early Thursday the latest.  It will be nice to have it back!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2016, 09:52:19 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard.jpg)

Yup, that's today's 'ecard'.

I must admit, I'm not sure I'd leave the house....depends on the weather!  :laugh:

Hopefully today I'll be getting the computer back.   The guy left a voicemail for me yesterday, he had a death in the family, and was out of town, which explains the delay.  When I originally left if for him, he said "most likely after the holidays" so I wasn't too put off about the time.

Still very cold here,  now where is theh snow, dammit!!!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2016, 09:37:14 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard2.jpg)

Yup, that's today's 'ecard'.

currently 27 degrees here, but suppoed to warm up to the 40s.

Computer will be ready to pick up today!  I've missed it!  The cost will be $125.00, which isn't too bad.  Of course (because when it rains, it pours) the "Service Engine Now" light popped up on my car Tuesday night, so I have an appointment for Saturday to have that looked at, and to have the car inspected, since my sticker expires the end of this month.  Good thing that Friday is payday!

Other than the car business, no major plans for the weekend, I'm thinking of 'undecorating' the apartment on Friday, and doing the laundry on Saturday instead of Sunday.  Sunday's forecast is for heavy rain, and I'd rather not be lugging laundry around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 07, 2016, 05:26:05 pm

I am expecting a letter from City Ford any day. I bought my car from them 10 days after arriving in New Zealand on 22nd January 2010 so I have a yearly service. In New Zealand there are 2 stickers, one for Registration (anniversary of when I bought the car , no inspection needed) and one for Warrant of Fitness which is related to when the car was originally certified roadworthy so always in November for me and when the inspection was done.
In Australia they have done away with stickers on cars , the police just check up your rego number on their in car computer to make sure it is registered and therefore has been checked at an authorised road service station.

I bought a new wifi back up drive when I was in Australia at Christmas. It was $100 cheaper there. Have been nervous that the one attached to my computer might be stolen along with it. This new one is located in the spare room.  I bought my computer 3 years ago and thought 120 GB storage was plenty. The new external hard drive has 1 TB (1000GB ?) Where are we headed? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2016, 09:43:58 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard3_1.jpg)

Best laid plans......lol.....the computer that I was supposed to pick up has been declared dead by the repairman, so I must pick up the corpse today, decide how to properly dispose of it (don't want anyone getting my information) and prep myself for getting a new one.

I have my laundry with me here at work, since my mechanic is by my parents' place, I intend to drop the car off for the repairs/inspection, do the laundry for the week, and then get driven home by dad or my brother.

This way, both Saturday and Sunday are 'free days' and (aside from the usual chores) I'll be able to go  out for a new computer once I get my car back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2016, 09:48:39 am

Hello Brian!

No yearly inspections sound nice!

and damn, that's a lot of memory/space to have!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2016, 12:06:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2016, 09:43:58 am

Best laid plans......lol.....the computer that I was supposed to pick up has been declared dead by the repairman, so I must pick up the corpse today, decide how to properly dispose of it (don't want anyone getting my information) and prep myself for getting a new one.

I still haven't figured out what to do about the innards of the computer I replaced last February.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 11, 2016, 08:33:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/cf/48/79/cf487969e25380957b940df781f29d6e.jpg)

Yeah, that card was pretty accurate today.  LOL

Although, is anyone genuinely thrilled to be at work?   LOL

Today was busy as hell, and had a major curve ball thrown at me today first thing in the morning, and it haunted me all day, and I'm sure I'll be hearing about it tomorrow as well.

Hopefully, things will slow down during the week, and I'll be able to leave at 4:00 on Friday to go to happy hour with my coworkers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2016, 09:32:45 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard4.jpg)

Ooooooh, it is cold!  I feel cold in the office too, I don't think the heat has turned on yet.  I'm wearing a light jacket over my shirt.

Possible snow show this afternoon.

Too bad it's bowling tonight, I feel like I  need more sleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2016, 10:25:02 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard5.jpg)

Well, we had a bit of snow here yesterday, but it was a fast moving snow shower, with nothing sticking around.

Finally picked up the dead computer yesterday at the mechanic's place.  One bright spot in it all, since he took some time with the  computer, instead of being as quick as he promised, he charged me nothing.

Friday after work a small group of us are looking to go to Bennihana's for happy hour at 4:00 for half priced drinks and sushi.  Should be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2016, 09:47:37 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard6.jpg)

With some of the things that end up on my Facebook feed, today's post is  most apt.  :laugh:

Today is dad's bday, he's 77, and then tomorrow is my birthday!  :)  Nice to have a three day weekend occur at the same time, but that's the usual thing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 14, 2016, 08:26:48 pm

Happy Birthday Chuck

Its already your birthday here, so wishing you a great day and an awesome year ahead

Cheers


Matthew  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2016, 04:49:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard7.jpg)

Hey!  Keep your germs to yourself!  I have no intentions of getting sick on my birthday!

;D

busy day here at work, MY GOD!  it was non-stop for most of the day!  Ugh!  I'm glad it's almost over!

Soon I'll be leaving to go to Benihana for sushi and drinks at happy hour.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2016, 04:58:14 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 14, 2016, 08:26:48 pm

Happy Birthday Chuck

Its already your birthday here, so wishing you a great day and an awesome year ahead

Cheers

Matthew  :)

Well, g'day and thanks, buddy!

It was a good day.   Oh, and here at the job, nobody gives you anything, we started a tradition that if it's your birthday, you bring in breakfast for everyone.  Well, my birthday is the first of the year, so I always set the bar high!

:laugh:

Here is part of the spread I put out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/brkfst%20one.jpg)

Two bottles of OJ, one bottle of blueberry juice,  two bowls of fresh fruit, whipped cream and nutella, some muffins.  On to the next pic....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/brkfst%20two.jpg)

muffins, two crumb cakes, bagels, butter, cream cheese, two jellies, and peanut butter.

Everyone was stuffed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2016, 05:03:21 pm

Wow, that's some spread!!

Happy happy birthday, Chuckie!  :-* All good things for the coming year!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 15, 2016, 09:45:29 pm

wow thats an awesome spread, hope the others will be able to match that start to the year. Well done you and enjoy your day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2016, 12:18:52 am

Thanks Sonja and Matthew!  I appreciate the good wishes.

Matthew, I owe you a PM.  I'm looking for a pic of something, and once I find it, I'll send the PM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 16, 2016, 04:03:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ecard_1.jpg)

Ah yes.......the coming cold and bad weather.  LOL   so far, it's been a very mild winter here.  We'll see if this continues, or if bitter cold and bad snow will make a return.

Had a good time with friends yesterday for dinner, and today I'm just relaxing.   I'll enjoy having Monday off.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 17, 2016, 07:13:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 16, 2016, 12:18:52 am

Thanks Sonja and Matthew!  I appreciate the good wishes.

Matthew, I owe you a PM.  I'm looking for a pic of something, and once I find it, I'll send the PM.

uh ohhhhhhh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 17, 2016, 07:29:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 15, 2016, 04:58:14 pm

Well, g'day and thanks, buddy!

It was a good day.   Oh, and here at the job, nobody gives you anything, we started a tradition that if it's your birthday, you bring in breakfast for everyone.  Well, my birthday is the first of the year, so I always set the bar high!

:laugh:

Here is part of the spread I put out.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/brkfst%20one.jpg)

Two bottles of OJ, one bottle of blueberry juice,  two bowls of fresh fruit, whipped cream and nutella, some muffins.  On to the next pic....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/brkfst%20two.jpg)

muffins, two crumb cakes, bagels, butter, cream cheese, two jellies, and peanut butter.

Everyone was stuffed.

 :o :o :o You need to come work in my office! Yum! How many is this for?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2016, 09:33:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/ecard_1.jpg)

Just when I thought my days of collecting Super Friends memorabilia had come to an end,  FiguresToyFactory has come out with a line of Super Friends dolls, constructed like many of the dolls in the 70s.

My first set just arrived,  Superman, Robin, Samurai and Apache Chief.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/SF%20Group%201.jpg)


Great looking dolls, and packages.   Even the back of the dolls' packaging looks like a mini poster of The Super Friends and the Legion of Doom.


(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k463/dcfmod/package%20back.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2016, 09:34:48 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 17, 2016, 07:29:00 pm

:o :o :o You need to come work in my office! Yum! How many is this for?

Maybe about ...........36?  Not 100% sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2016, 09:37:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 16, 2016, 12:18:52 am

Matthew, I owe you a PM.  I'm looking for a pic of something, and once I find it, I'll send the PM.

Quote from: ZK on January 17, 2016, 07:13:14 pm

uh ohhhhhhh

:laugh:  oh please...nothing sinister or dirty.   It's a product my local supermarket was carrying,  I've been trying to find it online, but no luck.  If I don't find it online by tomorrow, I'll take a pic at the store on Tuesday and send it then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 18, 2016, 05:46:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2016, 09:34:48 pm

Maybe about ...........36?  Not 100% sure.

Very generous chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2016, 06:56:32 pm

Quote from: Kelda on January 18, 2016, 05:46:05 pm

Very generous chuck!

thank you, darlin'!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2016, 07:00:02 pm

Monday is almost over!  Oh well!  Back to work on Tuesday!  It must be pretty windy outside, I can hear it hitting against the window.  I feel colder today than usual, even with the heat turned up, and a sweatshirt on.  Brrrrr

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2016, 10:18:18 am

Hiya BetterMost Friends!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/ecard8.jpg)

So parents, is that true?  Your kids drive you to drink?  :laugh:

Hope  everyone had a great weekend!  Mine was fun, went out for Sushi on Friday, relaxed on Saturday, family lunch on Sunday, and laundry for Monday.

I also got the first 4 dolls in the Super Friends collection, so I have Superman, Robin, Samurai and Apache Chief.

Winter temps are here, and now winter weather is coming as well, with a major storm predicted for Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2016, 10:23:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 17, 2016, 09:37:52 pm

:laugh:  oh please...nothing sinister or dirty.   It's a product my local supermarket was carrying,  I've been trying to find it online, but no luck.  If I don't find it online by tomorrow, I'll take a pic at the store on Tuesday and send it then.

I was able to get the item, Matthew, so I'll most likely send the PM tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 19, 2016, 02:13:15 pm

Now you've made us all curious!  Do tell, Chuck!    8) ;D

Otherwise our imaginations will run wild....    ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2016, 03:19:42 pm

oh please.....::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2016, 01:24:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/satisfied-man-okay-sign-12922386.jpg)

How is everyone?  I'm getting ready for the big storm this weekend.  Some forecasters have it hitting on Friday night, others Saturday morning.  so I guess I'll find out Friday what exactly is happening.

I plan on doing laundry on Friday, just to get it out of the way, so I don't have to try and get it done during the storm.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2016, 12:37:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/satisfied-man-okay-sign-12922386.jpg)

So far, so good here in NJ!  winds are picking up, and the snow is rapidly falling.  I posted two pics taken about three hours ago, and posted them in the "Weather" thread.

Mom and Dad are doing well, using the snow blower at the  moment

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2016, 03:52:10 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

My goodness, did the snow fall down!  I think we got between 24-30 inches yesterday.

It took about an hour to shovel out my car, which wasn't too bad.  Then, made myself a large bowl of soup for lunch to warm up.

All in all, pretty cool storm!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on January 24, 2016, 07:22:18 pm

Wow! Why shovel the car out of you arent going anywhere?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2016, 09:31:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/65368000/jpg/_65368152_ian_3115.jpg)

Yup, snow snow everywhere!!!

I left my apartment early, and i'm glad I did because even though traffic was light, it seemed like there was a lot of traffic because lanes were narrower due to the plowing.

Ugh.

I'm hoping for a quiet day at work.  :)  Perhaps a bunch of clients, and people I work with, will work from home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2016, 09:34:11 am

Quote from: Kelda on January 24, 2016, 07:22:18 pm

Wow! Why shovel the car out of you arent going anywhere?

LOL

Hiya Kelda.   I'm not on vacation, so I was going to have to go to work Monday (today)  I'd rathe not let that mess sit overnight, and possibly freeze to the car, so I cleaned it off.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2016, 09:53:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/65368000/jpg/_65368152_ian_3115.jpg)

Yes, keeping the snowy pic, because there are still streets waiting to be plowed!  Thankfully, my street is taken care of!


:)

No bowling tonight, it's my nighht off, so I can stay home an relax and let other people go out into the snow.

Quiet night last night, did some light cleaning, but other than that, just took it easy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2016, 10:18:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/94095-Hump-Day-Camel.jpg)

Apparently the super will be in my apartment today.  I got a call from him yesterday, and the person below me is  having an issue in their bathroom.  They think something in my bathroom may be leaking inside the wall, down to his apartment bdlow.

I wasn't sure what would be happening, so I took everyhting out from my vanity and medicine chest, this way if they need to move then, some time will be daved.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 27, 2016, 03:34:36 pm

My sister lives in a 50 unit ( I think you say condominium) building and she is the chairman of the body corporate. She is always having to deal with water problems usually water heaters. Many of the owners/tenants speak very little English (They are Chinese or Korean) so it I can be a bit much for her (she is 81).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 27, 2016, 04:56:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 27, 2016, 10:18:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://www.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/94095-Hump-Day-Camel.jpg)

Apparently the super will be in my apartment today.  I got a call from him yesterday, and the person below me is  having an issue in their bathroom.  They think something in my bathroom may be leaking inside the wall, down to his apartment bdlow.

I wasn't sure what would be happening, so I took everyhting out from my vanity and medicine chest, this way if they need to move then, some time will be daved.

OMG Chuck!!!  I do hope you took the shower curtain down!!!!!   :o :o

It's probably the blood leaking into the bathroom under yours.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2016, 10:00:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/1334116041890_310790.png)

Well, I'm sure if the super and a plumber were in my apartment or not.  I had emptied my vanity and medicine chest, so that was already taken care of.  Everything was still in place in the bathrooom.

Weekend is around the corner, and it can't come soon enough.  I'm feeling tired.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2016, 10:06:38 am

Quote from: brian on January 27, 2016, 03:34:36 pm

My sister lives in a 50 unit ( I think you say condominium) building and she is the chairman of the body corporate. She is always having to deal with water problems usually water heaters. Many of the owners/tenants speak very little English (They are Chinese or Korean) so it I can be a bit much for her (she is 81).

I can see why htat would be a bit much for her!  If it were me, I'd be very tired of that situation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2016, 10:07:08 am

Quote from: Sason on January 27, 2016, 04:56:41 pm

OMG Chuck!!!  I do hope you took the shower curtain down!!!!!   :o :o

It's probably the blood leaking into the bathroom under yours.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2016, 09:36:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/d0/7b/22/d07b22d9a0d08ef24b27efb3ae7acfdf.jpg)

yay for Friday!

;D

quiet morning so far, I'm one of the few people in at this hour.  I'm  hoping it stays this way!  LOL  I'm planning on decorating my cubicle today for Mardi Gras.

Oh, and a few people at work wanted to see the collectable dolls I got, so I took them to work today.  A few of the people also don't know the "ethnic" characters Black Vulcan, Samurai, Apache Chief or El Dorado, so I have a few DVDs of the series, to show them a few moments of each one in action.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2016, 01:32:50 pm

Hey, Chuck. Glad you're getting in the Mardi Gras spirit, I would like to do that myself! I'm in the market for party decorations. Gearing up for my mother's 89th birthday. We're making it a big deal such as we would ordinarily do for her 90th birthday because she is getting so feeble minded that we just don't want to wait.

Hope you have a great weekend and the snow is finally cleared off enough so you can get around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2016, 03:18:52 pm

Hiya Lee.

Temps are supposed to be in the upper 40s, maybe low 50s, so the snow will definitely be melting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2016, 09:32:54 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5a/13/4d/5a134d8fa8912c185f644b9c2e899bcd.jpg)

Ok, now this entry for my calendar made me laugh out loud!

Quiet weekend, but they ALWAYS seem to pass by too quickly.  Ugh!  Thankfully, only 15 more days (or 10 more work days) until the next one.  :)

Also, I think we're going to schedule a dessert party here on Feb 9th.  Everyone always seems to give up sweets for Lent, and Feb 10th is Ash Wednesday, so Feb 9th would be a good day to do a "dessert/Fat Tuesday" party.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2016, 10:57:26 am

busy morning here today at work, so only a peek in at the moment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2016, 09:16:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://screwsandmarbles.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/scared-screwing-up-relationship-valentines-day-ecards-someecards1.png)

Happy Hump day!

;D

dark and grey here today, and  the rain is pouring down.  Other than that, same old  same old  over here.

Had a review yesterday, it was very positive!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2016, 09:31:05 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/6b/e1/2d/6be12d7fcd61cde66aec01d30192052d.jpg)

Happy Hump day!

;D

dark and grey here today, and  the rain has slowed down to a drizzle.  Other than that, it's pretty warm out and the leftover snow continues to melt.

No plans for the weekend so far,  which suiits me just fine.   If I get a last minute invite to a Superbowl party, I'll go (of course) but being home that day is just fine too.  Perhaps some figure skatinng would be on to watch, instead of the game.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2016, 10:15:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6a/57/18/6a5718bdf335ebd18f3d0c5894d25141.jpg)

Weather is crazy here today.   When we were leaving work, forecasters were calling for a "wintery mix" for the communte, and nothing more.

Late last night, that got changed to a storm that would drop 4-6 inches or more.  LOL

Left for work earlier than usual, snow was already falling.  It's still falling an hour later, and they expect it to continue until noon or so.  At that point, temps will go above freezing and the sun will come out, melting the newly fallen snow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2016, 10:18:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/guqVonhuman-resources-violation-valentines-day-ecards-someecards.png)

How is everyone today?

Got a text last night that I won the box for 3rd quarter at our superbowl pool, and therefor tomorrow will be getting $100.00!  The funny part of that is I didn't watch any part of the game, I just didn't care!

:)


Grey and cloudy,  with a chance of snow or at least a wintery mix throughout the day.

Here's to hoping for a quiet day!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2016, 09:48:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://i0.wp.com/seasaltsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/giving-up-drinking-st-patrick-lent-ecards-someecards.png?resize=640%2C356)

Yup, it's Fat Tuesday today!  We're celebrating at work by having a dessert party, with everyone enjoying the stuff we'll be giving up as of tomorrow.

:laugh:

I'll be eating a dinner at the bowling alley,, to get some bonelss buffalo wings, since for Lent I'm going vegetarian.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 09, 2016, 10:26:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2016, 09:48:40 am

I'll be eating a dinner at the bowling alley,, to get some bonelss buffalo wings, since for Lent I'm going vegetarian.

You do realize that in Wyoming chicken counts as vegetarian?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2016, 12:48:14 pm

lmao!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2016, 09:35:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/though-neither-entered-church-lent-ecard-someecards.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Any excuse for an extended lunch! 

Grey and cold today, and a light snow is falling.  Weathermen say this should clear by afternoon, and we'll  have warmer temps and sun.

Monday is a national holiday, so I'll  have an extra day on the weekend!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2016, 10:33:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2016, 09:35:48 am

Monday is a national holiday, so I'll  have an extra day on the weekend!  :)

Me, too, except I made an appointment for a CT scan at 8:30 Monday morning.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2016, 10:06:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/09/8b/bf/098bbf8b5bcd626d4bbb16233e3ccc62.jpg)

No Valentine's date for me to  plan, so no being emotionally drained!  ;D

It will be a busy weekend,  Friday is my brother Chris' birthday, and then Saturday is mom & dad's wedding anniversary, their 51st.

I don't know if we're even getting together or not, but I have the cards ready, just in case.

:laugh:

Looking forward to sleeping in for three days, and this weekend is supposed to be cold!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2016, 10:07:08 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2016, 10:33:39 am

Me, too, except I made an appointment for a CT scan at 8:30 Monday morning.  :-\

Ugh!  I try to schedule nothing on those days!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2016, 10:29:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2016, 10:07:08 am

Ugh!  I try to schedule nothing on those days!

Well, yes, but think about it. I've just been out of work a lot because of my dad's surgery and recovery. Appearances matter! It's also early in the year to squander leave time that I might need later for myself or my dad.

And it isn't the fact that I scheduled the procedure for a holiday that's now bothering me. It's the fact that I was stupid enough to schedule it so early!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2016, 12:50:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2016, 10:29:05 am

Well, yes, but think about it. I've just been out of work a lot because of my dad's surgery and recovery. Appearances matter! It's also early in the year to squander leave time that I might need later for myself or my dad.

And it isn't the fact that I scheduled the procedure for a holiday that's now bothering me. It's the fact that I was stupid enough to schedule it so early!  :laugh:

Well, after it's done you can always go home and take a nap.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 11, 2016, 01:56:38 pm

Don't medical staff in the US take holidays?  Here medical centres (except for emergencies) are closed on public holidays.
I had my yearly skin cancer checkup on Tuesday. He took one biopsy just in front of my ear and I complained (not to him) about the cost $415.
He rang me yesterday, It is a basal skin cancer. Quite common for me. Last year, one on my arm cost just over $800 to remove. Because of the location on my face, this one will need a full day in surgery as he takes the minimum area then does the lab tests on site before closing the wound.
Estimated cost $3000.  I am not a happy chappy.
The first date he gave me was 6 days before my citizenship ceremony and I did not want to go with my face all bandaged up. However the 2nd date ( a fortnight later) is the day before I go away on a weekend hiking camp so we are back to meeting the mayor with bandages.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2016, 09:21:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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lmao!  how true is this?

Super cold weekend is upon us here in NJ, I plan on staying indoors and warm!  LOL  Not sure if anything is going on with the family or not. 

My brother's bday is today, parents' anniversary is tomorrow and V-Day is Sunday.   Dont' know if there is a family thing happening, or if the weekend is truly mine.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 12, 2016, 09:28:24 am

Quote from: brian on February 11, 2016, 01:56:38 pm

Don't medical staff in the US take holidays?  Here medical centres (except for emergencies) are closed on public holidays.  I had my yearly skin cancer checkup on Tuesday. He took one biopsy just in front of my ear and I complained (not to him) about the cost $415.

He rang me yesterday, It is a basal skin cancer. Quite common for me. Last year, one on my arm cost just over $800 to remove. Because of the location on my face, this one will need a full day in surgery as he takes the minimum area then does the lab tests on site before closing the wound.  Estimated cost $3000.  I am not a happy chappy.

The first date he gave me was 6 days before my citizenship ceremony and I did not want to go with my face all bandaged up. However the 2nd date ( a fortnight later) is the day before I go away on a weekend hiking camp so we are back to meeting the mayor with bandages.

Hello Brian, good to see ya!

Glad to hear that the surgery is quick and minor, but costly.  Not good.  Doesn't it figure that the bandages will be there when  you don't want them?

Regarding holidays and medical centers,  I guess it depends on different circumstances.   Perhaps a private practice will be closed, but medical centers (like an immedi-center) would be opened, but probably not as staffed as usual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 12, 2016, 10:30:39 am

Quote from: brian on February 11, 2016, 01:56:38 pm

Don't medical staff in the US take holidays?  Here medical centres (except for emergencies) are closed on public holidays.

Here they're closed for the big ones -- Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving -- but President's Day isn't a big one. All that closes on the minor holidays are government services and, sometimes, banks.

Quote

I had my yearly skin cancer checkup on Tuesday. He took one biopsy just in front of my ear and I complained (not to him) about the cost $415.
He rang me yesterday, It is a basal skin cancer. Quite common for me. Last year, one on my arm cost just over $800 to remove. Because of the location on my face, this one will need a full day in surgery as he takes the minimum area then does the lab tests on site before closing the wound.
Estimated cost $3000.  I am not a happy chappy.

That's interesting. I had two surgeries in 2015 for minor skin cancer -- one basal and one squamous. The first skin cancer surgery was $2,400 and I assume the second was a similar price. I had to pay for them, but I used up my $6,500 deductible between the two surgeries and other random medical expenses, so I capitalized on the situation and got cataract surgery, knowing I'd need it eventually, basically for free.

Both surgeries were on my head, so I feared winding up with a bald spot. But the surgeon used something called the Mohs technique, the standard for skin-cancer surgeries here. They cut out the cancer and then pull a V-shaped flap of other skin over to cover the wound (sorry if this is too graphic). The result is that you can barely see any scar from the surgery -- certainly none that a casual observer would notice.

Anyway, when I had to pay for the surgery out of pocket I went on Facebook to complain and ask friends in other countries (mostly Brokies!) what they would have to pay for something similar. They all said the surgery would be free, or close to it.

As my doctor performed the surgery we got to drinking and talking about politics (you're totally awake throughout) and he turned out to be pretty left-leaning. I mentioned the thing about how I'd have to pay for this surgery out of pocket, but my Facebook friends from Europe and Australia all said they wouldn't have to.

That's true, the doctor said, but they wouldn't have gotten the Mohs technique.  :o :o :o I don't know if that's true or not. In this case, though, while I don't have a lot of extra cash lying around, I'd rather scrape together $2,400 and not wind up with a bald spot.

So brian, I'm interested to hear about your situation: a) That you do have to pay for things and b) Do they do the Mohs technique there? From your description (take a minimum area, lab tests on site) it sounds like it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 12, 2016, 01:50:57 pm

Yes, it is the Mohs technique that I am having and my doctor is one of the few in the country (according to his advert) that does it. I could have it done at the public hospital for free but would not know how long I would wait and not the mohs technique. My doctor told me I could have the cheaper method but if he does not get it all I would have to go back (that happened on my back a few years ago). Being on my face he does not want to take more skin than necessary. About 10 years ago, I had one removed from my forehead and have a v shaped scar as the doctor (then in Australia) told me that otherwise I would have a permanently raised eyebrow. I can pretend I am Harry Potter  ;D

In Australia I had hospital insurance which I took out when I started teaching in 1966 so was covered for everything. Also medicare covered skin surgery (I paid a little bit as it pays the basic price and I wanted a good specialist)  In Australia, medical insurance is not allowed to put up prices for age. When i moved to NZ and applied for insurance, due to my history of skin cancers and arthritis they would not cover me for those so not hip/knee replacement. It is also high due to my age. Very few of my friends who are all retired have health insurance here in NZ. My sister has had several melanomas removed and I had one incipient melanoma about 20 years ago. We apparently have bad skin for living in the sub-tropics although we have brown eyes and (had) very dark hair. So I like to have a good specialist.
Unfortunately when I was young it was not cool to wear skin cream.

I also have cataracts growing, My right eye is completely covered and everything is fuzzy for reading  but does not affect my driving. My left eye is still good. The optometrist has told me to wait until the left eye gets a bit worse and then I might get one cataract removed for free. The government never pays for 2. I am going back after I return from Europe in June. They could each cost $5000 otherwise. (Note NZ$5000 is only US$3300)

That was why I cancelled any plans (only in my head) to go to the UK in August/September and withdrew some of my term deposits a few weeks ago before they rolled over. Also because, while my superannuation funds (in Australia) went up 9% in 2014/15 they have gone down 2% since. It was because they went up so much that I began to plan to go to Europe twice this year. Australia rules are that, at my age, I must take out 5% per year to avoid any tax. The NZ government has ruled that if they are not taxed in Australia they will not be taxed here. The joys of working all one's life in one country and retiring to another.
My sister has suggested going back to Oz and staying a few months with her and having my cataracts done for almost free but I do not think I could stand that. 8 nights at Christmas were more than enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 12, 2016, 02:45:33 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 12, 2016, 10:30:39 am

That's true, the doctor said, but they wouldn't have gotten the Mohs technique.  :o :o :o I don't know if that's true or not. In this case, though, while I don't have a lot of extra cash lying around, I'd rather scrape together $2,400 and not wind up with a bald spot.

Well, I don't have any idea about skin cancer and operation methods, but a quick search for "Mohs Technik" on the German Google site brought up lots of (German) sites about skin cancer. Turns out the Mohs technique is called MKC in Germany: Mikroskopisch kontrollierte Chirurgie = microscopically controlled surgery.

I also found an article basically saying "Mohs technique has been the standard for [specific kinds of] skin cancer for some years but now there's a new technique coming up yada, yada, yada [...]" (translation by me).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 12, 2016, 10:00:28 pm

Thanks for the thorough explanation, brian.  :)

Quote from: brian on February 12, 2016, 01:50:57 pm

When i moved to NZ and applied for insurance, due to my history of skin cancers and arthritis they would not cover me for those so not hip/knee replacement. It is also high due to my age. Very few of my friends who are all retired have health insurance here in NZ.

Wait, so

a) You can't get insurance if you have a preexisting condition? That used to be standard here, but Obamacare outlawed it, which in itself is huge.

b) People of retirement age have no health insurance? So if they get something catastrophic and hugely expensive -- cancer, heart disease, etc. -- they're out of luck? Or can they still get inexpensive treatment somehow, or what?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 12, 2016, 10:03:19 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 12, 2016, 02:45:33 pm

Well, I don't have any idea about skin cancer and operation methods, but a quick search for "Mohs Technik" on the German Google site brought up lots of (German) sites about skin cancer. Turns out the Mohs technique is called MKC in Germany: Mikroskopisch kontrollierte Chirurgie = microscopically controlled surgery.

I also found an article basically saying "Mohs technique has been the standard for [specific kinds of] skin cancer for some years but now there's a new technique coming up yada, yada, yada [...]" (translation by me).

Thanks, Chrissi. So do you interpret that to mean that if someone in Germany needed skin cancer removed they would most likely get Mohs and it would be free or close to it?

I liked my surgeon and mostly agreed with his politics. But I've mentioned Obamacare to a couple of doctors now, and both reacted negatively. That could be partly because Obamacare puts a lot more pressure on the healthcare industry to keep costs down while providing good patient outcomes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 12, 2016, 10:28:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 12, 2016, 10:00:28 pm

Thanks for the thorough explanation, brian.  :)

Wait, so

a) You can't get insurance if you have a preexisting condition? That used to be standard here, but Obamacare outlawed it, which in itself is huge.

b) People of retirement age have no health insurance? So if they get something catastrophic and hugely expensive -- cancer, heart disease, etc. -- they're out of luck? Or can they still get inexpensive treatment somehow, or what?

You do not need insurance for something catastrophic or rather life threatening.
It has always amused me about the time I went to hospital with chest pains. My GP did not  find anything wrong but suggested I go to the hospital. When I arrived and told them I had chest pains they rushed me into a wheel chair and to Emergency although I had run across the road for the taxi.
After attaching me to monitors they then filled in forms and asked if I had medical insurance. This was back in Australia so I said yes. Later that night they transferred me out of emergency as it was Friday night and soon to become busy with drunks.  The monitor had shown all clear. In fact the specialist later told me I had very little chance of a heart attack. My mother's heart kept her going to 96 despite the rest of her body falling apart. My father died of a heart attack at 66  but was a heavy smoker. I have never smoked.
Anyway the next morning I received a newspaper, those around me without insurance did not. Then, on discharge, I was given a taxi voucher back to the train station because I had insurance.

So in both Australia and NZ I will receive excellent treatment in case of anything life threatening. However I will have to wait for an eye cataract removal (and only one) and will probably wait a year or 2 if I need a hip or knee replacement. In Australia I would have gone private but arriving in NZ at age 66 and admitting I had arthritis, i could not get cover. Fortunately I have money (declining due to world economy but hopefully that will change)
I also have an inguinal hernia. I could have had cover for that. I have twice been to the hospital but as I am not in agony, It just hurts now and then they will not put me on the waiting list. I can go to the private hospital and pay $9,000. If it strangulates, I would be rushed into the public hospital and operated on for free.

Last  year while in Vienna, I got a jolt and thought OMG not now. This year I told my travel insurance and have had to pay $300 extra for my travel to Europe in April/May.

Chuck , you must love having your blog filled with my medical details  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 13, 2016, 01:41:22 pm

Quote from: brian on February 12, 2016, 10:28:27 pm

I will have to wait for an eye cataract removal (and only one)

Well, there's one small advantage to Obamacare. When I realized my skin cancer surgeries etc. would use up my whole $6,500 deductible, I scheduled an eye checkup, which I was way overdue for anyway. And I remembered that when I'd last seen the eye doctor three years earlier, he said, "Good news! You have cataracts!" When I asked why that was good news, he explained that the surgery was a lot like getting Lasik only it was covered by insurance. But if I'd had the surgery in an otherwise healthy year it would have cost close to or all of the $6,500. Last year, it would be free.

So I told everyone at the ophthalmologist's office why I wanted to get the surgery in 2015. They all understood, but the ophthalmologist said that unfortunately only one eye had gotten bad enough for the insurance to cover. Then I was led in to see the surgeon, who said he could do both of them anyway, because doing one at a time can sometimes be problematic, and assured me that the insurance company would go along with his recommendation. And they did.

I would go into more details about the pros and cons of cataract surgery, but I don't want to turn Chuck's whole blog into the brian and Katherine medical blog.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 13, 2016, 02:01:48 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 13, 2016, 01:41:22 pm

And I remembered that when I'd last seen the eye doctor three years earlier, he said, "Good news! You have cataracts!" When I asked why that was good news, he explained that the surgery was a lot like getting Lasik only it was covered by insurance.

If they tell you that you won't need eyeglasses after the surgery, be skeptical. You may not need them--or you might, though maybe just for reading. My experience from going through my dad's experience last spring is that eye doctors tend to make promises about cataract surgery that they have no business making. Also be prepared for a recovery period that may, or may not, be a real nuisance, with all kinds of eye drops to be put in at different times. That might depend on your eyes, or your surgeon, but for my dad, it was a nightmare.

I'm not trying to scare you off the surgery. Just be prepared for all sorts of possibilities.

After what I saw my dad go through, I wouldn't have the surgery myself unless the cataracts were really creating a problem for my vision. I won't do it just on the hope of not needing eyeglasses any more. But, hey, I've been wearing eyeglasses since 3rd Grade, so what's the rest of my life?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 13, 2016, 07:20:21 pm

My mother, sister and brother-in-law have all had cataracts done,. Mum was a long time ago and she was kept in overnight both times. However I know all about the eye drops which is what worries me most, living alone. My sister now just buys $2 glasses which she leaves all over the house for reading.  Although she is 10 years older than me, I now am the one wearing glasses. I began with reading glasses in my late 40's then full glasses in my late 50's
Now that one cataract covers my whole right eye, I cannot read with that eye, everything is blurred and glasses cannot fix it,  so when both are fully developed I would be helpless.  Apparently the type I have does not affect my driving. I am thinking of buying a patch to watch TV as I can see it better if I cover my bad eye. I will need to go to a shop where they sell pirates costumes  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2016, 09:04:05 pm

Quote from: brian on February 12, 2016, 10:28:27 pm

Chuck , you must love having your blog filled with my medical details  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on February 13, 2016, 01:41:22 pm

I would go into more details about the pros and cons of cataract surgery, but I don't want to turn Chuck's whole blog into the brian and Katherine medical blog.  :laugh:

There are days I feel like I'm talking to myself  here, so anytime anyone wants to come here and discuss anything, I'm fine with that.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 14, 2016, 05:26:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 13, 2016, 09:04:05 pm

There are days I feel like I'm talking to myself  here, so anytime anyone wants to come here and discuss anything, I'm fine with that.  :)

Thanks!  :-*  In that case, I'll elaborate a bit on the eyedrops and glasses:

Eyedrops: Yes, they're kind of a hassle. Three different kinds that have to be applied three times a day, one for three days before the surgery, one for two weeks after the surgery and two for three weeks after the surgery. And then the same thing on the other eye. I missed a few applications along the way, but with no apparent damage.

The doctor ordered the drops directly from the pharmacy. The pharmacy called for my insurance information and mentioned that the drops cost $1,300. What?!?? Oh, the pharmacy explained, you can get generic for $145. The difference with the expensive ones is you only have to use them once a day. In this case, of course, I could have gotten the expensive ones for free (again, they'd be over my deductible). But in the interest of holding down expenses for my fellow insurance-holders and to punish big Pharma for (probably) overpricing its product, I ordered the cheap(er) ones and put up with the hassle.

Glasses: I now no longer need glasses to drive or watch TV. I bought a pair of graduated reading glasses on Amazon for $35, and that's about right for computers and conversation. But for close-up or fine-print reading, I need stronger reading glasses. I'm not totally thrilled with this, because before this, even with the cataracts, I could read without glasses if necessary. I had to strain a bit but I could do it. Now I can't. And since I spend more time reading than I do watching TV or driving, this is something of a disappointment. I'm haunted by that episode of "Twilight Zone" where in a post-Apocalypse world this curmudgeonly guy finally has all the time he wants to read -- and then he drops and breaks his glasses.

Of course, if I'm ever in that situation I can find plenty of replacements at any drugstore.

The doctor gave me a glasses prescription that he said would be good for reading and even be a tiny bit better for distance vision (they try to match the lens to the shape of your eye, but they can't always be perfect, so even your distance vision might need a bit of correction). I haven't had it filled yet. I'm probably going to order glasses off the internet.

For years, my distance vision was so bad that when there was a full moon or super moon, I always saw at least double if not triple images, no matter what: covering one eye or the other, wearing glasses or not. Now I can see just one moon.

Colors are lighter and brighter. Cataracts turn everything slightly yellowish. The downside of this is that I thought I had a golden tan and it turn out I don't. (Just kidding, I never have a golden tan, but I'm even paler than I thought.)

On the bright side: Eyedrops aside, it was by far the easiest surgery I've ever had. No pain, no blood, no scar, immediate recovery. I was driving the next day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 14, 2016, 07:50:43 pm

I know everyone agrees with you, it is a painless operation.  It is just the thought of someone cutting into my eye that gives me the shivers.

In NZ all prescriptions from a GP are just $5. From a specialist $15. That is for everyone from 1yr to 99yrs and above. So my eyedrops will be $15 for each type.
In Australia I needed 4 prescriptions per month. When I was under 65 I paid $28 (I think it is higher now) per prescription per month. There was a safety net which meant I usually only paid $5 per prescription in December.
When I turned 65, Prescriptions went down to $5 per prescription per month. They were free after 52 in one year.
When I arrived in NZ GP prescriptions were $3 for a 3 month supply. They went up to $5 about a year later and everyone was complaining but I thought it was still wonderful.
However in Australia, age over 65 doctors visits are free. In NZ I pay $42 per visit. Again there is a safety net and children under 13 are free but not the aged.
So I gained on prescriptions but lost on visits.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2016, 08:40:07 pm

Quote from: brian on February 14, 2016, 07:50:43 pm

I know everyone agrees with you, it is a painless operation.  It is just the thought of someone cutting into my eye that gives me the shivers.

I'm the same way.  If I ever had to choose between  contacts or glasses, I would take glasses.  I can't bring myself to put my finger into my eye.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2016, 10:36:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2016, 08:40:07 pm

I'm the same way.  If I ever had to choose between  contacts or glasses, I would take glasses.  I can't bring myself to put my finger into my eye.

When I got contacts when I was in college, that's exactly what I thought--I'd never be able to stand inserting or removing the lenses. I was very surprised when I adapted to it very quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 15, 2016, 11:12:23 am

Quote from: brian on February 14, 2016, 07:50:43 pm

It is just the thought of someone cutting into my eye that gives me the shivers.

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2016, 08:40:07 pm

I'm the same way.  If I ever had to choose between  contacts or glasses, I would take glasses.  I can't bring myself to put my finger into my eye.

I can understand that feeling, but the actual operation isn't really gross. They give you tons of drops -- one of which really stings but the others are fine -- and cover you with a warm blanket (at least my place did). They they roll you into the OR, give you some relaxing medication intravenously, and put something on your eye to hold it open. You can't see what's going on and although you're aware of something happening with your eye it's not the least bit painful. It's over in five minutes. Some people say their eyes felt slightly scratchy or irritated for a day or two after, but mine didn't. I had to wear a clear plastic cover on it when sleeping the first couple of nights to keep from accidentally poking it. They said not to read or watch TV that first day but I did both with no problems.

I don't know what your eye is made of, but it closes right up afterward. It's like putting a spoon in applesauce and pulling it out again.

The skin-cancer surgery was far more traumatic -- blood, stitches, aftercare. But frankly that's really not that big a deal either.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2016, 12:08:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 15, 2016, 11:12:23 am

I don't know what your eye is made of, but it closes right up afterward. It's like putting a spoon in applesauce and pulling it out again.

I think that's probably a good analogy. I know my dad said he had no pain at all; I don't recall that he even complained of any scratchiness.

My objections to the procedure--unless really necessary to preserve vision--are just based on the complicated nature of my dad's follow-up care, plus the procedure not delivering what the ophthalmologist promised.

Really, I gave it a lot of thought, and I decided that at least in my case, the appeal of no longer needing eyeglasses was really an appeal to vanity--and at my age that's really pretty stupid. If I were 30 years younger, that might be different, but in later middle age, wearing glasses is no big deal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 15, 2016, 01:28:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 15, 2016, 11:12:23 am

The skin-cancer surgery was far more traumatic -- blood, stitches, aftercare. But frankly that's really not that big a deal either.

I have had that so often, it is not a big deal. The biggest pain is to my wallet. Once it was on my back and I could not reach to take the bandage off and had to make an appointment with the medical practice nurse (not the skin surgery). My skin doctor in Australia once told me to have my wife check my back and I told him "I do not have one of those."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 15, 2016, 01:34:17 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2016, 12:08:58 pm

Really, I gave it a lot of thought, and I decided that at least in my case, the appeal of no longer needing eyeglasses was really an appeal to vanity--and at my age that's really pretty stupid. If I were 30 years younger, that might be different, but in later middle age, wearing glasses is no big deal.

The cataract completely covers my right eye and I cannot read with it alone, I was told upgrading my glasses would be pointless. So when the left eye goes the same way I might as well be blind. Well I could get around, but no computer and no books. I am even a bit nervous about going to Europe for 6 weeks by myself. I want the left eye to be bad enough when I come home for the operation on my right to be free but not so bad I cannot read at all.  The operation therefore is a no brainer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2016, 05:20:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I hope that everyone is relaxing and enjoying a three-day weekend!

Snow is falling here in NJ,  they're not calling for much accumulation, and tomorrow the temps are going up, and rain will wash it all away.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2016, 05:27:59 pm

Quote from: brian on February 15, 2016, 01:28:30 pm

My skin doctor in Australia once told me to have my wife check my back and I told him "I do not have one of those."  ;D

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2016, 05:47:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 15, 2016, 11:12:23 am

I don't know what your eye is made of, but it closes right up afterward. It's like putting a spoon in applesauce and pulling it out again.

The skin-cancer surgery was far more traumatic -- blood, stitches, aftercare. But frankly that's really not that big a deal either.

Now I want to know what the eyeball is made up of.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 16, 2016, 01:37:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 15, 2016, 05:47:04 pm

Now I want to know what the eyeball is made up of.  LOL

Here you go:

From Wikipedia:
The vitreous humor contains no blood vessels, and 98-99% of its volume is water (as opposed to only 75% in the cornea). In addition to water, the vitreous consists of salts, sugars, vitrosin (a type of collagen), a network of collagen type II fibrils with glycosaminoglycan, hyaluronan, opticin, and a wide array of proteins. Despite having little solid matter, the fluid is substantial enough to fill the eye and give it its spherical shape. The lens, on the other hand, is tightly packed with cells.[2] The vitreous humour has a viscosity two to four times that of water, giving it a gelatinous consistency.

It's practically jelly ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2016, 09:31:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I hope that everyone is relaxing and enjoying a three-day weekend!

had to do some scraping this morning, but it wasn't too bad.  Travel to work was the usual time and then I have bowlling tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2016, 09:33:49 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 16, 2016, 01:37:20 am

Here you go:

From Wikipedia:
The vitreous humor contains no blood vessels, and 98-99% of its volume is water (as opposed to only 75% in the cornea). In addition to water, the vitreous consists of salts, sugars, vitrosin (a type of collagen), a network of collagen type II fibrils with glycosaminoglycan, hyaluronan, opticin, and a wide array of proteins. Despite having little solid matter, the fluid is substantial enough to fill the eye and give it its spherical shape. The lens, on the other hand, is tightly packed with cells.[2] The vitreous humour has a viscosity two to four times that of water, giving it a gelatinous consistency.

It's practically jelly ;D

Well, thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2016, 09:51:58 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 15, 2016, 11:12:23 am

They they roll you into the OR, give you some relaxing medication intravenously, and put something on your eye to hold it open.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 17, 2016, 10:26:54 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 16, 2016, 01:37:20 am

Here you go:

From Wikipedia:
The vitreous humor contains no blood vessels, and 98-99% of its volume is water (as opposed to only 75% in the cornea). In addition to water, the vitreous consists of salts, sugars, vitrosin (a type of collagen), a network of collagen type II fibrils with glycosaminoglycan, hyaluronan, opticin, and a wide array of proteins. Despite having little solid matter, the fluid is substantial enough to fill the eye and give it its spherical shape. The lens, on the other hand, is tightly packed with cells.[2] The vitreous humour has a viscosity two to four times that of water, giving it a gelatinous consistency.

It's practically jelly ;D

Hunh. You must have one of those fancy internet gadgets I've heard so much talk about.  ;D

I wondered myself, but somehow it was one of the few things that's ever crossed my mind in the last decade or so where I got curious but didn't think to look it up.

But if I'm watching a movie and the actor playing the janitor looks vaguely familiar and I wonder where else I've seen him, I'm right on it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 17, 2016, 10:28:55 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2016, 09:51:58 am

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Yes, and then they made me watch really violent movies while also taking a drug that made me sick, and now I've totally lost the urge to beat people up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 17, 2016, 10:50:21 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 17, 2016, 10:26:54 am

But if I'm watching a movie and the actor playing the janitor looks vaguely familiar and I wonder where else I've seen him, I'm right on it!  :laugh:

Heh. Movies or TV shows. They never show credits like they used to. Even if the actor playing the janitor doesn't look vaguely familiar--maybe he's just cute and you want to know who he is--thank Heaven for the Internet, Wikipedia, and IMDb!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2016, 05:11:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Family drama can keep life entertaining, can't it?

I won't get into  it, but you haven't seen a wake/funeral until you've gone to an Italian wake/funeral.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 17, 2016, 05:25:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2016, 05:11:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Family drama can keep life entertaining, can't it?

I won't get into  it, but you haven't seen a wake/funeral until you've gone to an Italian wake/funeral.

Somebody died?  :o  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 09:30:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy Thursday everyone!

No plans for the weekend here, I'm hoping for a nice, quiet two days.  The only thing I need to do is some light cleaning around the aparatment, and take down the Valentine's Day stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 09:31:17 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 17, 2016, 10:28:55 am

Yes, and then they made me watch really violent movies while also taking a drug that made me sick, and now I've totally lost the urge to beat people up.

:laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 09:35:55 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 17, 2016, 05:25:23 pm

Somebody died?  :o  ???

Well, without putting too much family business out there.....

I have a cousin who is living with his girlfriend, they had twins less than two years ago.  During the weeked we got word that one of the twins had died, unknown causes.

Wake was on Tuesday, we got word on Monday the cause was SIDS.

Apparently some people in the family were not happy with how the news was spread, things were taken personally, and someone decided that the appropriate time to bring this up with my cousin was during the wake.

::)

Things have smoothed over now, but causing a scene at the wake of a child was uncalled for.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 18, 2016, 10:15:45 am

My family is so devoid of drama, both nuclear family of origin and extended. We never have big conflicts over anything. Not even little conflicts, not since I was 20 or so (over stuff like grades or, let's say, my youthful adventures). Everybody just politely gets along. Which is good, I guess, if a little boring.

Now the part of my family that includes me, my ex and my kids, that's another story ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2016, 10:24:22 am

I'm very sorry to hear about the death of the baby. I can't even begin to imagine what that must be like for a parent.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 18, 2016, 11:47:32 am

This reminds me of the story of Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. Don't ever read that unless you like really sad stories.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 02:09:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2016, 10:24:22 am

I'm very sorry to hear about the death of the baby. I can't even begin to imagine what that must be like for a parent.  :(

I can't imagine either, and I didn't even get to say anything to my cousin, the drama happened soon after I got there,  and I was one of the people who stayed outside to make sure that the person causing the drama couldn't get back into the funeral home once he was outside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2016, 03:18:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 02:09:47 pm

I was one of the people who stayed outside to make sure that the person causing the drama couldn't get back into the funeral home once he was outside.

Good for you!  :-*

This all just reminds me of the first funeral I attended, for my uncle, my mother's oldest brother. Mother was one of eight children. After the funeral, we all went back to the home of one of my aunts, one of my mother's older sisters, and all they did was argue about things that had happened 30 and 40 years previously.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 09:49:32 pm

death brings out the  strange in  some people.

I remember going to a funeral when I was very young, maybe single digits....some relative in Pennsylvania had passed, and we had to trek there and show our respects.

It was the first time I saw people wailing at a funeral, and passing out.   While  people were trying to help her, I could hear my grandmother's shrill voice saying:  "Slap her, someone just slap her!"

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2016, 11:11:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2016, 09:49:32 pm

death brings out the  strange in  some people.

I remember going to a funeral when I was very young, maybe single digits....some relative in Pennsylvania had passed, and we had to trek there and show our respects.

It was the first time I saw people wailing at a funeral, and passing out.   While  people were trying to help her, I could hear my grandmother's shrill voice saying:  "Slap her, someone just slap her!"

:laugh:

 :laugh:

"Half of Chinquapin Parish would give their eye teeth to take a whack at Ouiser!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2016, 09:18:06 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 18, 2016, 11:11:40 pm

:laugh:

"Half of Chinquapin Parish would give their eye teeth to take a whack at Ouiser!"

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2016, 09:24:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I won't be going out to a bar, but it will be a busy weekend for me.

Laundry must be done tonight, I have some chores to be done tomorrow, and then Sunday is the bowling league's winter party.

So much for my quiet weekend!  LOL......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 19, 2016, 10:40:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2016, 09:24:26 am

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I can see going to a crowded bar and just socializing with the people you went with -- many times you go to the bar for that very purpose!

But the party thing is different. I have friends who throw a big party every October. They have friends from several different places -- work, high school, etc. And the groups hardly mingle! I'm as guilty as anyone. I'm one of the high school friends, and after all these years of annual get-togethers I barely know the work friends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2016, 05:25:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hope everyone is doing well today!   It's sunny & 61, so I have my windows opened and letting the fresh air into the apartment.

Laundry got done yesterday evening, some chores are done today,  still need to do some cleaning around the apartment, did manage to get the Valentines Day stuff down too.  Now, I'm relaxing and watching figure skating on TV, it's the Four Continents Championships.

Tomorrow is the bowling league's winter party, so that should be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2016, 09:34:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Don't we all show up to work on Mondays?  I mean, I can't envision tons of empty desks on a Monday, with people opting to stay home instead of go to work.

Whatever.

Hope everyone is doing well, and ready for a new work week.

The bowling party was fun last night, good food, dancing, some drinks, and I won $100.00 in a raffle!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2016, 10:34:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2016, 09:34:42 am

The bowling party was fun last night, good food, dancing, some drinks, and I won $100.00 in a raffle!  :)

Nice!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2016, 10:46:07 am

Yeah, it was!

Oh, and today I went and got bagels for everyone at work.  I didn't intend to, but I went into the bagel shop, and saw these on the counter, and had to get them.

LOL





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 22, 2016, 03:47:55 pm

Oh my! They are a bit....uhm...different...   ::)


Congrats to the win, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2016, 05:57:33 pm

That's the reaction most Brokies seem to have.......lol  (I posted on DCF too).

Now, here at work,  nobody delayed, and they were all gone by noon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2016, 08:01:12 pm

Looks more like a three-dimensional piece of art than something I'd want to eat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 22, 2016, 10:49:28 pm

They look great to me! I'd eat 'em if I weren't avoiding carbs.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 23, 2016, 02:40:55 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2016, 08:01:12 pm

Looks more like a three-dimensional piece of art than something I'd want to eat.

Same thoughts here. Make them smaller and they would make nice rings :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2016, 10:54:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Disappointing snowstorm, huh?  LOL  Well, no snowstorm today, but the weather is supposed to be crappy!  We have rain today, turning to sleet and freezing rain, and then maybe 2 inches of snow overnight, and then back to rain all day tomorrow.

bleh!

No bowling for me tonight, it's my night off!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 24, 2016, 10:37:05 am

Maybe you should consider a move to balmy Minneapolis!  :laugh:  We've only had one significant snow this year -- maybe 10-12", and it melted down pretty quickly. The others have all been a couple of inches here, a couple of inches there. It has also been way warmer than usual. Climate change is working in our favor this year.

If I could count on this happening every winter I'd vote for Republicans! (Kidding.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 24, 2016, 10:22:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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been busy cooking for the luncheon we're having on Friday.  Yesterday was pulled pork, today was mac & cheese, and tomorrow I'm making meatballs.

Took work off on Monday (Oscars are on Sunday) so I'll get a day of rest!  :)

Hope that everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2016, 10:10:44 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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lmao!  Friday is coming, and I am so ready for it.

Luncheon tomorrow for my immediate supervisor, Minh, luncheon/baby shower combined.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 25, 2016, 10:41:19 pm

I like those work social events. I have two jobs, as I've probably mentioned. One of them has occasional, very informal events, where people in the union bring pot luck dishes or whatever. They'd probably be fine, but the people aren't all that friendly. But at my other job, the company takes us out to lunches and dinners and other special events--a river cruise, a museum tour, dinner at the top of the city's tallest building and, few weeks ago, bowling! I've only bowled twice in my life, and therefore am a terrible bowler, so I was kind of dreading it. But it was actually quite fun. My boss turned out to actually be a worse bowler than me, and it was her idea to go there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2016, 11:53:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 25, 2016, 10:41:19 pm

few weeks ago, bowling! I've only bowled twice in my life, and therefore am a terrible bowler, so I was kind of dreading it. But it was actually quite fun. My boss turned out to actually be a worse bowler than me, and it was her idea to go there!

Several years ago, bowling was our division Christmas holiday party. I was dreading it, but fortunately I wasn't the worst on my team!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2016, 09:57:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, the days are getting longer now!  I realized yesterday that it was still light when I got home!

Friday!  Yaaaaaaaaaaay!

Luncheon/baby shower here at work, and then this evening is cleaning the apartment and putting up the St. Patrick's decor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2016, 09:58:54 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 25, 2016, 10:41:19 pm

I've only bowled twice in my life, and therefore am a terrible bowler, so I was kind of dreading it. But it was actually quite fun. My boss turned out to actually be a worse bowler than me, and it was her idea to go there!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2016, 11:53:03 pm

Several years ago, bowling was our division Christmas holiday party. I was dreading it, but fortunately I wasn't the worst on my team!  :laugh:

My boss here at work is talking about getting everyone out for an afternoon of bowling!  I think it would be fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 26, 2016, 10:32:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2016, 09:58:54 am

My boss here at work is talking about getting everyone out for an afternoon of bowling!  I think it would be fun!

We switched around teams a few times. In the last round, people with roughly equivalent skills were teamed together. I was on the loser team, along with my boss. We joked that our special team signature was that we'd all throw one gutter ball in every turn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2016, 01:27:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2016, 09:58:54 am

My boss here at work is talking about getting everyone out for an afternoon of bowling!  I think it would be fun!

Our holiday bowling expedition was on company time, as are all the holiday parties. Otherwise, nobody would attend!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2016, 12:42:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 26, 2016, 10:32:57 am

We switched around teams a few times. In the last round, people with roughly equivalent skills were teamed together. I was on the loser team, along with my boss. We joked that our special team signature was that we'd all throw one gutter ball in every turn.

:laugh:

My team on the league isn't much better.  Our team name is "Bearly Bowling".  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2016, 12:43:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2016, 01:27:41 pm

Our holiday bowling expedition was on company time, as are all the holiday parties. Otherwise, nobody would attend!  :laugh:

Well, I think it would start off on company time, and then end up on personal  time. we'd have to see about that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 29, 2016, 01:10:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2016, 01:27:41 pm

Our holiday bowling expedition was on company time, as are all the holiday parties. Otherwise, nobody would attend!  :laugh:

Since I'm a contract worker, I always count company parties as billable working hours. But they're fun enough that I'd almost go anyway. They always feature free food, open bars and interesting venues. And I like most of my coworkers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2016, 01:41:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 29, 2016, 01:10:52 pm

Since I'm a contract worker, I always count company parties as billable working hours. But they're fun enough that I'd almost go anyway. They always feature free food, open bars and interesting venues. And I like most of my coworkers.

Wow! They let you bill them for time spent attending a party?

Our parties have been mixed bags over the years. There is always free food, rarely free liquor, sometimes interesting venues. But we all do generally get along well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2016, 04:40:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Took today off as I was out late last night for the Oscar party, it was a lot of fun.

:)

Doing laundry now, and I feel like I could take a nap.  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2016, 09:52:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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LOL, well,  with as little as I drink lately, if that's all it takes to have an intervention, a lot more people would be having them.

 :laugh:

Happy hump day everyone!  Hope that the rest of the week goes by quickly, and we slide our way to the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 02, 2016, 02:07:57 pm

What is an intervention?

I want to tell you that yesterday I went to our Town Hall and swore allegiance to New Zealand.
I am now proud to be a Kiwi.
I took 4 friends to lunch beforehand. My sister sent me the money for the lunch. I know she would have liked to come but it would have been a waste of money to fly so far when she was here last October and she and her husband are coming to NZ on a cruise and (weather gods permitting) the ship will spend a day in Dunedin on April 11.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 02, 2016, 09:12:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2016, 01:41:03 pm

Wow! They let you bill them for time spent attending a party?

Well, it's on the honor system, so I guess it's my decision when I add up my hours to invoice. But I think it seems reasonable. The parties are explicitly organized as team-bonding events. The free food and drinks and interesting venues are nice, but I can't say I'd necessarily attend them if I didn't work there. It's similar to having dinner with a potential client.

Besides, it's a global Fortune 500 corporation; as a contract worker I don't get health insurance, PTO or any other benefits, so I figure they can pay me for a couple of hours of partying now and then.

Justifying, much?  ::)

Recently the boss sent out a message saying she'd be hosting a happy hour that very evening to introduce someone from another office. I asked a coworker if she was planning to go. "I don't think we have a choice," she said. (That seemed a little extreme, but still.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2016, 09:47:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 02, 2016, 09:12:01 pm

Well, it's on the honor system, so I guess it's my decision when I add up my hours to invoice. But I think it seems reasonable. The parties are explicitly organized as team-bonding events. The free food and drinks and interesting venues are nice, but I can't say I'd necessarily attend them if I didn't work there. It's similar to having dinner with a potential client.

Besides, it's a global Fortune 500 corporation; as a contract worker I don't get health insurance, PTO or any other benefits, so I figure they can pay me for a couple of hours of partying now and then.

Justifying, much?  ::)

I don't think so--not if the parties are team-building events. I think they should pay you for attending something like that. I've been grateful we've never had anything like that. It's bad enough having to do "performance plans" for each year.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2016, 10:02:17 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2016, 09:47:58 pm

I don't think so--not if the parties are team-building events. I think they should pay you for attending something like that. I've been grateful we've never had anything like that. It's bad enough having to do "performance plans" for each year.  ::)

Any "team building" things I've had to take part in were planned during working hours, so we were automatically paid for them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2016, 10:08:47 am

Quote from: brian on March 02, 2016, 02:07:57 pm

What is an intervention?

I want to tell you that yesterday I went to our Town Hall and swore allegiance to New Zealand.
I am now proud to be a Kiwi.

I took 4 friends to lunch beforehand. My sister sent me the money for the lunch. I know she would have liked to come but it would have been a waste of money to fly so far when she was here last October and she and her husband are coming to NZ on a cruise and (weather gods permitting) the ship will spend a day in Dunedin on April 11.

Congrats on your swearing in, Brian!  You must be proud!   I would be!

Regarding your question about what an intervention is, here in America when the family/friends of an alcoholic/drug addict have had enough of dealing with this behavior, they turn to an expert and hold an "intervention".

Basically, the sick family member is led to a room, and confronted by family and friends, and basically told that they are giving them the opportunity to go rehab.  If they choose not to go, they will have to face the consequences of no more help from anyone until they deal with their problems.

So regarding the "ecard" that prompted your question, someone is telling their friends/family that if they are planning to hold an intervention for them, to wait until after St. Patrick's Day, which is a party day here in America, so they can have one last big party day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2016, 10:14:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/sign-conversation-someone-sign-ask-funny-ecard-WLc.png)

Do people still use that line?  "Hey there.....what's your sign?"

::) :laugh:


Yesterday was a bit busy, I'm hoping today will be slower!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2016, 10:23:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2016, 10:14:19 am

Do people still use that line?  "Hey there.....what's your sign?"

::) :laugh:

Only people who wear Love beads and Peace symbols.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 03, 2016, 11:42:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2016, 10:02:17 am

Any "team building" things I've had to take part in were planned during working hours, so we were automatically paid for them.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2016, 09:47:58 pm

I don't think so--not if the parties are team-building events. I think they should pay you for attending something like that. I've been grateful we've never had anything like that. It's bad enough having to do "performance plans" for each year.  ::)

Well, to clarify, it's not like we do a ropes course or fall backward and trust the others to catch us or whatever. They're pretty much just parties or, most recently, bowling. (When I first started there they volunteered at a food shelf, but they forgot to tell me and I missed that one.) But the point is to strengthen bonds between employees by getting to know one another outside the office so we'll make a better team.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2016, 11:54:06 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 03, 2016, 11:42:29 am

Well, to clarify, it's not like we do a ropes course or fall backward and trust the others to catch us or whatever. They're pretty much just parties or, most recently, bowling. (When I first started there they volunteered at a food shelf, but they forgot to tell me and I missed that one.) But the point is to strengthen bonds between employees by getting to know one another outside the office so we'll make a better team.

No, I got it. but I still think they should pay you for attending if that's the purpose. to make better teams.

I don't agree that getting to know your teammates outside the office will necessarily make you a better team, but let be, let be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2016, 10:01:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Yes!  Happy happy pay day!

Not only is it payday, I'm getting my taxes done today, so I hope to collect a healthy refund!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on March 04, 2016, 05:01:19 pm

I liked the intervention card.  I have a lot of (or used to) Irish drinking buddies,  When I went to the bar on St. Patricks Day, I would have the bartender put some green coloring in my wine and sat with the Irishmen. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2016, 07:36:26 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on March 04, 2016, 05:01:19 pm

I liked the intervention card.  I have a lot of (or used to) Irish drinking buddies,  When I went to the bar on St. Patricks Day, I would have the bartender put some green coloring in my wine and sat with the Irishmen. ;)

I usually don't go out on St. Patrick's Day.  I get home as early as possible, and stay there, avoiding the amateurs out to get completely wrecked.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2016, 07:43:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Yes, I am doing my "Tax Goddess Happy Dance!"   I had my taxes done on Friday after work, and she saw fit to bless me with a healthy refund.  :)  It's enough to pay for my car ins. and renter's ins. for the year, and still have 'fun money' left over.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2016, 09:21:30 pm

Good evening bettermost friends!

Weekends go by too quickly!  Ugh!

Well, at least I have a new episode of The Walking Dead to enjoy, and tomorrow the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race starts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2016, 10:46:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hope that everyone had a great weekend, and that  Monday wasn't too bad.  LOL

Today kept me busy, but I left work with everything finished.....I think.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2016, 04:24:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Yup, spring is getting closer.  Temps this week are in the 70s, and may be near 80 by Thursday.

I'll be damned if I have to start my A/C unit this early!  LOL

Keeping busy at work, and as I posted in the "Collectible" thread, I've received my  Super Friends carrying case, and Wonder Twins dolls.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2016, 11:15:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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St. Patrick's Day isn't until next week, and they're already doing E-cards on it from my calendar. 

Left the bedroom window open today when I left the apartment for work, hoping that it let's fresh air into the place.  According to the weathermen, we'll have record highs today, but I refuse to turn the A/C on so early!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2016, 01:04:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 09, 2016, 11:15:08 am

Left the bedroom window open today when I left the apartment for work, hoping that it let's fresh air into the place.  According to the weathermen, we'll have record highs today, but I refuse to turn the A/C on so early!!

The last thing I do before I leave for work in the morning is check the local temperature as it appears in the lower right corner of the TV screen during the Today show. Yesterday and today it's seemed warmer than the given temperature because there has been no wind at all. Both days I have been dressed warmer than I need have been.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2016, 10:06:13 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2016, 01:04:34 pm

The last thing I do before I leave for work in the morning is check the local temperature as it appears in the lower right corner of the TV screen during the Today show. Yesterday and today it's seemed warmer than the given temperature because there has been no wind at all. Both days I have been dressed warmer than I need have been.

I haven't even thought to do that, I just give the phone  a quick glace and then I know how to dress.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2016, 10:10:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I don't think I've ever done a Throwback Thursday.  Something to contemplate, I guess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2016, 10:31:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 10, 2016, 10:06:13 am

I haven't even thought to do that, I just give the phone  a quick glace and then I know how to dress.

Yeah, well you got one of them there fancy phones. ...  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2016, 01:06:33 pm

*sings*  I'm so fancy......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 10, 2016, 01:53:29 pm

Duh! The radio? or is that too old fashioned.
My phone will only tell me when it is connected to wifi, I am not paying for internet connection. So at home the computer tells me and is easier to read and use than the phone.
I only turn the TV on for the evening news just before 6pm.
However the radio wakes me at 6am with news and weather.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 10:24:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hope that everyone has a great weekend!

No big plans here, just got to clean the apartment.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 11, 2016, 10:37:15 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2016, 10:31:14 am

Yeah, well you got one of them there fancy phones. ...  ;D

Them fancy phones not only tell you what the temperature is right now, they tell you what it's going to be at every hour of the day. Plus whether it will be sunny or cloudy, and the chance of precipitation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2016, 12:09:56 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 11, 2016, 10:37:15 am

Them fancy phones not only tell you what the temperature is right now, they tell you what it's going to be at every hour of the day. Plus whether it will be sunny or cloudy, and the chance of precipitation.

I already have a device that tells me if it's sunny or cloudy. It's called a window.  ;D  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 01:13:22 pm

Quote from: brian on March 10, 2016, 01:53:29 pm

Duh! The radio? or is that too old fashioned.  My phone will only tell me when it is connected to wifi, I am not paying for internet connection. So at home the computer tells me and is easier to read and use than the phone.   I only turn the TV on for the evening news just before 6pm.  However the radio wakes me at 6am with news and weather.

ahhh, the radio!  I still listen to mine, and get weather and traffic reports from them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 01:15:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 11, 2016, 10:37:15 am

Them fancy phones not only tell you what the temperature is right now, they tell you what it's going to be at every hour of the day. Plus whether it will be sunny or cloudy, and the chance of precipitation.

I like my fancy phone, it does all that, and plays cat videos!!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 01:17:10 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2016, 12:09:56 pm

I already have a device that tells me if it's sunny or cloudy. It's called a window.  ;D  ;)  :laugh:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2016, 02:52:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 01:15:06 pm

I like my fancy phone, it does all that, and plays cat videos!!!  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 04:36:06 pm

It's alll about the cats!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 11, 2016, 09:43:03 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2016, 12:09:56 pm

I already have a device that tells me if it's sunny or cloudy. It's called a window.  ;D  ;)  :laugh:

I can go you one better and actually step out the door.  :)

But I'm not talking about whether it's sunny or cloudy now, Mr. Smarty Pants, I'm saying it gives you the weather at every hour of the day. So your window can tell you that it's sunny now, but your phone can tell you that noon it's going to cloud up and by 3 p.m. it's likely to rain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2016, 09:59:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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That's how I felt the past few weekends.  LOL  Fortunately, I can force myself off the couch, and get stuff done.

I even went into the office today and worked for 90 minutes.  I think I got more done there than  I would've during normal office hours.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2016, 10:02:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 11, 2016, 09:43:03 pm

But I'm not talking about whether it's sunny or cloudy now, Mr. Smarty Pants, I'm saying it gives you the weather at every hour of the day. So your window can tell you that it's sunny now, but your phone can tell you that noon it's going to cloud up and by 3 p.m. it's likely to rain.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2016, 10:04:32 pm

I didn't plan on posting this many ecards today, but I just found this one  while looking for "smarty pants".....I don't know why it popped up for that search, but it made me laugh,  so I had to share it.


(http://charlottesmartypants.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ecard-seriously.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2016, 05:40:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 11, 2016, 09:43:03 pm

I can go you one better and actually step out the door.  :)

But I'm not talking about whether it's sunny or cloudy now, Mr. Smarty Pants, I'm saying it gives you the weather at every hour of the day. So your window can tell you that it's sunny now, but your phone can tell you that noon it's going to cloud up and by 3 p.m. it's likely to rain.

And how much more accurate is your phone than the person on the 6:00 news?

Seriously, have you ever made a comparison? That would be interesting to know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2016, 08:34:42 pm

Hmmm......I'll have to try and see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 14, 2016, 12:48:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2016, 01:17:10 pm

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I had a stone on a string, smaller than this. Not sure if I still have it somewhere. I always took into class the first day when I began  teaching about the weather. was a good introduction.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2016, 05:22:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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So, how is everyone today?

Grey, drizzly and dreary here.  The sun is just starting to peek out now, when it's scheduled to set in about 90 minutes.  LOL

At least, that's what my phone says!  ;)

Tomorrow my immediate supervisor is working from home, so that works for me!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2016, 08:33:05 pm

Beware the eyes of Marge.. ...

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2016, 10:16:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Happy Hump day everyone!

Does anyone have any good/fun plans for the weekend yet?  Nothing seems to be going on here, which is fine by me.

Less money spent, the better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2016, 09:17:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Sitting in the office, so far, it's a quiet day.  I'm sure that will change.  ;D

Had an email from my immediate supervisor today sitting in my inbox, that today is the day, and she's officially in labor.

Hoping we get a message/text when the new baby arrives!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2016, 09:45:13 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2016, 05:40:42 pm

And how much more accurate is your phone than the person on the 6:00 news?

Seriously, have you ever made a comparison? That would be interesting to know.

I don't watch the 6:00 news, but I would imagine both it and my phone get their information from the same source, the National Weather Service or something like that.

But in the end, my phone is more accurate, because your TV meteorologist gives his/her last word at 6 (actually someone from the station probably updates it the next morning at 8 or thereabouts), but my phone can theoretically update itself throughout the day if conditions change. I haven't paid that close attention to its accuracy, but I think it's pretty close. For example, I'll get up in the morning and it's cloudy but the phone will say the sun is going to come out at noon, and then it does.

I have noticed that it's not completely on the ball about updating. For example, it might say it's currently 52 at 3 p.m. but predict that it's going to be 56 at 4 p.m. Yeah, right. But for the most part, it seems close enough to accurate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2016, 07:24:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 17, 2016, 09:45:13 am

But in the end, my phone is more accurate, because your TV meteorologist gives his/her last word at 6 (actually someone from the station probably updates it the next morning at 8 or thereabouts).

Don't forget, there's weather at 11:00, too.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2016, 09:26:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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No complicated drinks for me, I didn't even go out!

Weekend is looking to be an odd one.  I'm doing laundry tonight instead of Sunday.  Sunday's weather is cold and rainy, and then at night turning to snow.  Since I don't want to deal with that, I'm doing laundry tonight.

So far, we've had predictions from anywhere from 3 - 12 inches of snow!  LOL.  Looks like winter wants to give one last roar before giving in to spring!

Saturday is supposed to be a nice day, so I'm going to get some shopping done that day, and then Sunday will just be lunch with the parents, and then spend the rest of the wet day at home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2016, 09:23:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone doing this weekend?

Spent Friday night at mom & dad's place.  I didn't want to deal with laundry on Sunday with potentially bad weather, so I decided to go there on Friday night instead.

Slept in on Saturday morning, watched some TV, did some shopping, took down the St. Patrick's Day stuff, and  put up the Easter stuff.

Now, I'm catching up online.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 20, 2016, 12:00:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2016, 09:23:52 pm

Slept in on Saturday morning, watched some TV, did some shopping, took down the St. Patrick's Day stuff, and  put up the Easter stuff.

I like how you always decorate for holidays!  :D

I had a less isolating weekend than usual. On Friday, I went to an event at which authors of books nominated for Minnesota Book Awards read from their work, followed by a little wine-and-cheese reception. The readings were entertaining. And I knew a few of the authors, so I schmoozed for a while afterward. Then I went home and had a long telephone chat with a friend in New Orleans -- we usually try to do that most Friday nights. On Saturday night, I went out to dinner with a couple of girlfriends. And in between, the ex kept stopping because his car is malfunctioning and he wanted to use mine, then he lost his phone and needed mine to find it, and later today he'll return the car and use my computer for a while (he's too cheap to pay for internet).

I'm trying to figure out ways to get out more, because I'm still really not digging this living alone (with Charlie) situation. I don't have family around like you, Chuck, and Lee, or a watering hole and church and leather club like Jeff. When my sons are away at school I have no family here, unless you count my ex. He calls most weekends, but otherwise some weekends I feel like the only human I'll talk to is maybe a grocery store cashier. I have some friends I can arrange to get together with now and then, but not what my son calls "friends to just kick it with."

I can't wait until my sons get home from school -- the first in mid-May and the second in mid-June. So the summer will be easier. But of course the day will come when they don't come home.

Meanwhile, though, my friend Lisa (one of the dinner companions) asked if I wanted to join her and possibly another friend to go to a Meet Up thing where you do life drawings. Meaning, nude models. I said sure -- I've done that before and it can be fun. I assume everybody would chip in to pay the model.

So I'm gradually trying to make changes that will at least put me in contact with other humans.

If I ever felt like I could get my sorry ass out the door on Sunday mornings, I might start going to the nearest Unitarian church.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2016, 05:27:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 20, 2016, 12:00:41 pm

Some weekends I feel like the only human I'll talk to is maybe a grocery store cashier.

And that is precisely why I'm driven to hang out at a bar, aka the watering hole, every Saturday night (recently, Fridays also, because of all the weekends I've been away visiting my dad), and made friends with the staff, and end up staying to hang out with them well past closing.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2016, 05:52:31 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 20, 2016, 12:00:41 pm

I like how you always decorate for holidays!  :D

I enjoy decorating my windows for the holidays, kind of a festive way of marking the passage of  time.

Regarding the rest of your posts, have you tried to Google some groups that enjoy doing what you do?   Like a women's hiking group or bowling group or such?  You could make some new friends that way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 20, 2016, 07:53:43 pm

Do you have an activities group in your city. I belong to the 60+ group (don't be put off by the name, I do not know your age but the constitution says you have to be over 40 although I think most members are over 50 because we are all at least partly retired, most activities are during weekdays.)
There are 4 walking groups of different fitness, I run the ramblers and sometimes go with the hikers. The trampers are far above my capability and the walkers are little too sedate. A movie club (3rd sunday), coffee and culture (usually an art gallery or museum 3rd friday) tavern lunch (4th Wednesday) monthly meeting (1st wednesday) There are other groups, book clubs, bus outings. mah jong, line dancing, craft, indoor bowls. When I moved to Dunedin 6 years ago I did not know anyone. Now with that and church I have more friends than at anytime since my university days. I perhaps knew more when working in high schools but the were not all friends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 20, 2016, 09:39:50 pm

Thanks, you guys, I have thought of some of those things and think I will start doing them. For the past year or so I've been working full time and then trying in my spare time to get a book proposal written (that I'll then start shopping around), plus getting my house cleaned up so that I can eventually move. So I tell myself I'm busy. In an ideal world, I would like to just have the presence of someone else around -- like a roommate or a commune or a spouse.

But I'm coming to think I have to just take the time and make more efforts at building outside communities -- whether through Meet Up groups or a church or whatever. A regular watering hole doesn't seem quite socially acceptable for women in the same way it does men. But I do have a bar within walking distance, so even that could be a possibility occasionally.

Of course, nothing is more lonely than sitting at a bar for a long time by yourself.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 20, 2016, 10:52:15 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 20, 2016, 09:39:50 pm

Of course, nothing is more lonely than sitting at a bar for a long time by yourself.  :-\

That's quite true. And even I have my nights at the watering hole--nights when I'm there too late because I have no one to socialize with until my friend Phil the head waiter and terror of the dining room  ;D  gets done work and gets his shift drink. And I imagine that it's true what you say about the social unacceptability of women hanging out in bars--I guess even the "regulars" at Cheers were men, weren't they?

Gosh, this is suddenly making me realize how fortunate I am, and I guess I'm now reaping the results of 30 years (come this November) of living in the Philadelphia Gayborhood, and last night was a good example: As soon as I walked into the bar, I ran into an old trick.  ::)  Then there was a couple from church, and a "brother" from my leather club who doesn't usually hang out there. I had a pleasant conversation with a total stranger that began because he asked me if the bar seat next to me was taken. (I said no, and he should grab it if he wanted to sit down before someone else did.) Then I finally met up with one of my usual drinkin' buddies--I had missed him in the crowd (apparently I walked right by him and didn't notice him.  ::) ) Then some other friends on the bar staff came in; they were off work because the lesbian daughter of the chief of security got married yesterday, and her father looked quite spiffy in a dinner jacket--never mind that he had spent Friday night pissing and moaning about how much he didn't want to go to his own daughter's wedding (he's gay so the lesbian part wasn't an issue). Then finally the terror of the dining room finished his shift, and we sat and chatted for a bit!  :laugh:

When I think about all this, it's kind of astonishing.  :-\  I guess I really do need to be more conscious--and grateful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2016, 09:09:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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actually, this one doesn't apply to me too much, I try to be very punctual.

Weekends go by too quickly, and damn, next Sunday is Easter!  We're in the "no holidays" time at work.  We have President's Day in February, and then no time off until  Memorial Day.

My supervisor (Minh) is on maternity leave as of Thursday, hopefully, it passes quickly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 21, 2016, 01:48:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2016, 09:09:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

Weekends go by too quickly, and damn, next Sunday is Easter!  We're in the "no holidays" time at work.  We have President's Day in February, and then no time off until  Memorial Day.

Not that it affects me much. Yesterday was Otago anniversary day here in Dunedin. Next weekend is a 4 day weekend for Easter and then Monday April 25 is Anzac day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 21, 2016, 06:22:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 21, 2016, 09:09:35 am

We're in the "no holidays" time at work.  We have President's Day in February, and then no time off until  Memorial Day.

Same at my jobs. Kinda sucks.  :(

I'm taking a Personal Day this Friday, for Good Friday, and a vacation day on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2016, 09:23:38 am

I would like to, but with my supervisor out on maternity leave, I have to be here to  run the reports.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2016, 09:43:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/dEbqy8fat-winter-spring-out-of-shape-seasonal-ecards-someecards.png)

PLease!  Have some decorum!!!!

I know we're excited for warm weather, but we all look like ghosts!  Try to get some color!

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 22, 2016, 02:52:18 pm

You mean like this?


(http://www.gaddning.se/thumbs/lrg-87-tattoo-face.jpg)


Personally, I think I prefer the ghost look.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 22, 2016, 03:12:13 pm

One downside of living in NZ. I know it is Maori culture but I do not like tattoos of any sort let alone covering the face. It has put me off my coffee in a cafe  ???

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2016, 09:03:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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awwww, how sweet!

Happy hump day everyone!!  How is everyone doing?

I'm staying on top of things at work, and getting stuff done.  :)  Happy about that!!!

Easter plans for anyone yet?   It appears as if everyone will be at mom and dad's place for Easter, so just a short drive for me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 24, 2016, 10:26:51 am

Quote from: Sason on March 22, 2016, 02:52:18 pm

You mean like this?


(http://www.gaddning.se/thumbs/lrg-87-tattoo-face.jpg)


Personally, I think I prefer the ghost look.... ::)

As someone with very fair skin, that's my most likely way of looking non-ghostlike. I have the coloring of Conan O'Brien. If I work all summer on a tan, the most I can hope to achieve is a BandAid beige. Then it's faded by mid-September.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 24, 2016, 03:33:22 pm

I also have rather fair skin. Still, I prefer that to his colouring!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2016, 08:31:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy Good Friday everyone!

Hope that they let us out early, and everyone had a great Easter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 26, 2016, 11:03:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I originally didn't intend on doing anything for Easter, but then I went out today and got some small things for my great-nephew.  He has some food allergies, so I got some toys instead of candy, just to be safe.

Then, I found a 2 pound bag of sour patch kids.  They're my niece's favorites, and I decided that as new parents, Shana and Derek don't have a lot of money to splurge on for treats for themselves, so I put together a basket for them.  It was a bit of a challenge, as Shana does't like chocolate (unreal, right?  LOL) so I got the sour patch kids, some strawberry licorice, fruit flavored Tootsie Rolls,and some flavored Peeps!

I didn't realize that the marshmallow Peeps we've known for years now come in assorted flavors.  I got her some vanilla peeps, raspberry peeps,  and blueberry peeps.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2016, 07:21:11 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!!!

Hope that  everyone  who celebrates had a great holiday.

Went to my parents's place at about 2:00, had a nice lunch and dessert, hunted Easter eggs with Trenton, and got home about 7:00.

Now, I'm catching up on the forums.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 28, 2016, 04:15:37 am

We also went to see family (my husband's) yesterday. Today would be the day for visiting my side of family, but this year coordination didn't play out and my family is scattered all over today, so no gathering. :-\
Oh well, in two weeks my aunt his having her 80th birthday, with a big celebration, so we'll get together then. :)

Today it's just the six of us and we have a free day; maybe we'll go out for lunch, or go for a small hike together. Would make the dog happy, she absolutely loves it when the whole family goes for a walk with her :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2016, 08:46:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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back in my cubicle at work.  Ugh!   I could've  used the day off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2016, 10:30:18 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 28, 2016, 04:15:37 am

Today it's just the six of us and we have a free day; maybe we'll go out for lunch, or go for a small hike together. Would make the dog happy, she absolutely loves it when the whole family goes for a walk with her :laugh:

Hope you're having good weather for the hike!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 29, 2016, 03:12:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 28, 2016, 10:30:18 am

Hope you're having good weather for the hike!

Thanks for the wish but nah, it rained on and off all day after a beautiful morning. We ended up just hanging around the house, I sewed two mini-owls for my colleagues, and we all had a lazy day with lots of TV. Was nice, too. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2016, 01:07:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hope everyone is doing well today!

Very windy last night!  I could hear the windows rattling throughout the evening.  I went to bed with the window slightly opened, so that I could hear the howling, it was pretty cool.

Bowling night tonight, and that means late to bed.  Ugh!  Well, the season is over in about 8 weeks, so I'll have the summer off again!

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 29, 2016, 07:07:55 pm

Wait, you're supposed to not only give up some beloved product or habit for Lent, you're supposed to gain newfound spiritual insights, too? Man, you Christians drive a hard bargain.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2016, 08:52:11 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 29, 2016, 07:07:55 pm

Wait, you're supposed to not only give up some beloved product or habit for Lent, you're supposed to gain newfound spiritual insights, too? Man, you Christians drive a hard bargain.   ;D



:laugh:  Well, yeah.....if  you're gonna give something up, you should learn something about it.  lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2016, 08:56:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, this ecard seems appropriate for after Easter.

:laugh:

Bowling last night.  went well, but tired today.  Ugh!  

Much to do, so  I better get to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2016, 09:26:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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The weekend is closing in!   Friday is April Fool's Day, Pay Day, and this month is a three pay check period!

;D

Time  to get to work!  See you in a bit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 31, 2016, 01:38:14 pm

It is now April 1st here. One of the great reliefs of being retired is not having to go to school on April Fools Day with all those adolescents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2016, 07:36:15 pm

Quote from: brian on March 31, 2016, 01:38:14 pm

It is now April 1st here. One of the great reliefs of being retired is not having to go to school on April Fools Day with all those adolescents.

I know adults who pull pranks on others!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2016, 08:11:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I admit that I pulled no pranks today.  I did manage to get caught once.  LOL  A cousin of mine posted that she was retiring from work, turns out it was a joke.

 :laugh:

Work went smoothly, I got all my stuff done, and I have no plans this weekend.  I can relax.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 01, 2016, 11:56:00 pm

My day was prank-free, as well.

Fine by me!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2016, 12:35:29 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 01, 2016, 11:56:00 pm

My day was prank-free, as well.

Fine by me!  :)

Same here. I didn't need any pranks. I had enough non-prank issues at work.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2016, 09:49:59 am

It mystifies me that most of the April Fool's pranks were perpetrated by government entities. It began early in the day with an announcement by the dept. of agriculture that phylloxera was found on Colorado grapes and it went downhill from there. What really threw me was the prediction of a blizzard next Monday. . .I actually called and cancelled an appointment! Now I'll have to see if I can get it back again.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2016, 11:42:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 01, 2016, 11:56:00 pm

My day was prank-free, as well.

Fine by me!  :)

Yeah,  sometimes the pranks can be a bit much.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2016, 11:43:40 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 02, 2016, 12:35:29 am

Same here. I didn't need any pranks. I had enough non-prank issues at work.  :-\

hope the non-prank issues go away soon!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2016, 11:44:25 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2016, 09:49:59 am

It mystifies me that most of the April Fool's pranks were perpetrated by government entities. It began early in the day with an announcement by the dept. of agriculture that phylloxera was found on Colorado grapes and it went downhill from there. What really threw me was the prediction of a blizzard next Monday. . .I actually called and cancelled an appointment! Now I'll have to see if I can get it back again.  :-\

Oh  geez!  I hope you were able to get the appointment back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2016, 03:30:44 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 02, 2016, 09:49:59 am

It mystifies me that most of the April Fool's pranks were perpetrated by government entities. It began early in the day with an announcement by the dept. of agriculture that phylloxera was found on Colorado grapes and it went downhill from there. What really threw me was the prediction of a blizzard next Monday. . .I actually called and cancelled an appointment! Now I'll have to see if I can get it back again.  :-\

Wait a sec. If that report of phylloxera was somebody's idea of a joke, that wasn't very funny. I'm not sure what's worse, making a joke about it, or if it's true. Phylloxera nearly destroyed the French vineyards in the 19th century. I seem to remember reading that the French had to import root stocks, or something like that, from America. I don't consider phylloxera a joking matter. I hope that report was just a very, very bad joke.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 03, 2016, 03:54:28 pm

April Fool's pranks are the worst this year. They're all just organizations making announcements that weren't actually true, but conceivably could be.

The only good one I saw was National Geographic saying it would no longer publish photos of nude animals and then offering a slideshow of vintage photos of animals wearing elaborate little clothing outfits. It wouldn't actually fool anyone, but it's entertaining.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2016, 05:52:17 pm

Yes, I could enjoy pranks like National Geographic's. I agree with you, Jeff, that the phylloxera prank was tasteless. And it went on and on, talking about ripping out vines and such. And this from the official dept. of agriculture!! The weather one threw me because it was on the official weather.org site and it had all the official tags and logos, etc. Plus, there has been a snowstorm in Colorado every Wednesday during March. I'm so glad April 1 is over!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 03, 2016, 06:36:05 pm

I really think weather is too important to be making April fool's jokes unless it is something obviously ridiculous.
I follow a local (Christchurch) Anglican (Episcopalian) priest who has  a blog and apparently facebook and twitter on Liturgy. He is supportive of same-sex marriages in the church and a very nice guy although he does get caught up in minutiae of liturgy but I guess that is his profession.

On April 1 he put up a post beginning "The earliest collection of the sayings of Jesus, written down in Hebrew by Jesus’ disciple Matthew, has been found. These sayings, older than our gospels, now leave us with unprecedented questions: if they disagree with the gospels, which do we follow? Should we add this to the Bible? "
It looked authentic but little giveaways like experts Prof. Ida Claire and Dr. Richard U. Shure told me pretty quickly

Anyway his website crashed with the most visitors ever. (40 to 50,000 and 100,000 on Facebook) There are 115 replies. I have not read many of them  but Many seem to believe it.
The funny thing to me is many Americans and one from the UK complain because it was put up on (to them) March 31.
His following post today is titled  "The World is Round" pointing out if he put it up on April 1 in USA it would be April 2 in NZ.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2016, 07:37:59 pm

Well, it's all behind us now.  LOL  No more pranks until next year!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2016, 08:38:31 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2016, 05:52:17 pm

Yes, I could enjoy pranks like National Geographic's. I agree with you, Jeff, that the phylloxera prank was tasteless. And it went on and on, talking about ripping out vines and such. And this from the official dept. of agriculture!! The weather one threw me because it was on the official weather.org site and it had all the official tags and logos, etc. Plus, there has been a snowstorm in Colorado every Wednesday during March. I'm so glad April 1 is over!

Well, at least the vineyard owners can be glad it was just a prank.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2016, 08:40:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2016, 07:37:59 pm

Well, it's all behind us now.  LOL  No more pranks until next year!

:laugh:

Yup!

Meanwhile, has anybody heard anything about this year's Swiss spaghetti harvest?

 ;D

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2016, 03:02:26 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2016, 08:40:39 pm

Meanwhile, has anybody heard anything about this year's Swiss spaghetti harvest?

 ;D

 ;)

I heard that drought conditions wiped out the crop.   I could be wrong.  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2016, 03:08:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hmmmmmmm

I don't think I did anything this weekend that was that offensive. 

And when you live alone, who can you offend?   :laugh:

Crazy weather on Saturday night.  I was still up (about midnight) and I saw lightning flash, so I opened the window a bit to hear outside, suddenly, there were loud crashes of thunder, pounding rain, vicious winds.  It was pretty wild.

Sunday was sunny, but still guts of wind that were harder than usual.

Today I woke to sleet falling from the sky, but it didn't last.  Tonight's temps are going down to 29 degrees, and we're told we can wake to snow tomorrow, but no major accumulations.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2016, 08:41:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I guess I better save some cash!!! We have an 'out-of-town' Brokie coming to NYC in June!  We need to plan the appropriate Brokie gathering!

;D

Still have very cool temps......tomorrow we're supposed to be back to the 60s  (currently 40) but rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast.

Hoping for a warm weekend, to get me into a "spring cleaning" mood.   Having all the windows open can put me in the right mood, and help get the apartment feeling refreshed.  My car as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 06, 2016, 11:33:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 06, 2016, 08:41:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I guess I better save some cash!!! We have an 'out-of-town' Brokie coming to NYC in June!  We need to plan the appropriate Brokie gathering!

Yee-hah!  :D  I can't wait to see you guys!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2016, 08:54:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I try to keep my quality of work high, but we do have about 5 people leaving the office between now and the end of May.

Thankfully, none of  them work directly with me, so my team's line-up isn't changing.

The plan for spring cleaning (including the car) may be out the window now.  Temps are supposed to drop, and according to the weather app on my phone, possible flurries on Saturday.

::) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2016, 08:54:41 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 06, 2016, 11:33:51 pm

Yee-hah!  :D  I can't wait to see you guys!

the date was June 11th, correct?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 07, 2016, 08:10:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2016, 08:54:41 am

the date was June 11th, correct?

Saturday the 11th or Sunday the 12th, whichever works out better for you all. My seminar is scheduled to end late Saturday afternoon and I told them I'd like to not fly out until sometime Monday.

Thanks, Chuck! Can't wait to see you again. (Hard to believe it's been nine years. Damn.) I knew I'd seen you in photos of New York Brokie gatherings but I guess I didn't realize it was that convenient for you. How close are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2016, 08:27:32 pm

Yee-ha! I'm going to enjoy vicariously your get-together, friends! And I hope there's a way you get to see Hamilton. . .if you have a Kickstarter campaign, I would donate to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2016, 09:04:19 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I have to say, I don't think I've ever had Kale.

I know that it's everywhere now, and that supposedly it's great for you body, but I've just never had it.

I had planned on spending Saturday cleaning the car and apartment, but it's supposed to be cold and rainy that day, so I may just put off the spring cleaning this weekend.  We'll see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2016, 09:08:03 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 07, 2016, 08:10:51 pm

Saturday the 11th or Sunday the 12th, whichever works out better for you all. My seminar is scheduled to end late Saturday afternoon and I told them I'd like to not fly out until sometime Monday.

Thanks, Chuck! Can't wait to see you again. (Hard to believe it's been nine years. Damn.) I knew I'd seen you in photos of New York Brokie gatherings but I guess I didn't realize it was that convenient for you. How close are you?

Damn.....9 years! 

On a good day with no traffic, I live about 30-45 minutes away from NYC.

I've started threads about the weekend on DCF and BetterMost.  I assume we'll get the usual crew, and I'll keep an attendance checklist on both forums.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 08, 2016, 09:23:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 08, 2016, 09:08:03 am

Damn.....9 years! 

On a good day with no traffic, I live about 30-45 minutes away from NYC.

I've started threads about the weekend on DCF and BetterMost.  I assume we'll get the usual crew, and I'll keep an attendance checklist on both forums.

Fun! I can't wait!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 09, 2016, 10:03:56 am

Good morning, Chuckie!

A little something for you:  A Mrs. Slocombe PussyFest:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD2PZALMNAs&nohtml5=False[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2016, 07:01:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Oh, who am I kidding?  I'd be just fine with that!

Busy day today,  got some stuff done around the apartment, did some shopping, stopped in at work and stayed there for 2 hours, I feel like I'm caught up on stuff now!   After that, I went  to FYE to add to the CD collection.  The bargin big was stocked, and I got a bunch of stuff from there,  as well as new artists.

The new CDs are:

The Very Best of Toto
The Very Best of Cyndi Lauper
The Very Best of Earth, Wind & Fire
The Very Best of Jermaine Jackson
The Very Best of REO Speedwagon
Backstreet Boys - The Hits
Sia - 1000 Forms of Fear
Sia - This Is Acting
Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece
Rihanna - Anti

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2016, 07:02:02 pm

Thanks Paul!

Always good to have a laugh, and Mrs. Slocombe does provide it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2016, 07:43:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 09, 2016, 07:02:02 pm

Thanks Paul!

Always good to have a laugh, and Mrs. Slocombe does provide it!  :laugh:

Tonight I'll have to ask my friend Phil, the Terror of the Dining Room, if he's going to go home and have a cocktail with his pussy when his shift is over.  :laugh:

He usually says he's going to have a nightcap with his kitty.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2016, 01:02:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Pouring rain here on this Tuesday.  Not fun....but at least temps  are going up!

slept really poorly last night.  I had a nightmare about a little girl with a possessed doll, who killed her entire family, and then burned the house down.  I hadn't watch any kind of movie like that, so I don't know what made me think of that.    Anyway, it woke me at 4am, and I tried to get back to sleep, but the nightmare kept coming back,  so I  moved to  the couch  with a blanket,  and slept on and  off until I had to get  up for work.

I just want to sleep, but tonight is bowling.  should be interesting.  LOL......I'll just about be able to throw the ball.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2016, 01:43:12 pm

Oh, my gosh, what a horrible dream!  :o  I don't wonder you couldn't get back to sleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 12, 2016, 08:23:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 12, 2016, 01:02:59 pm

I had a nightmare about a little girl with a possessed doll, who killed her entire family, and then burned the house down.  I hadn't watch any kind of movie like that, so I don't know what made me think of that. 

Keep a notepad beside your bed and then take a screenwriting class! Sounds like you've got the makings of a potential summer blockbuster: "Dolly."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2016, 09:46:30 pm

The device of a young girl killing her parents and burning down the house has been used before, but there's no reason it can't be used again. Plots get recycled all the time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2016, 09:18:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I had some weird dreams last night, but nothing like the other night's dreams, so I feel like I slept.

For some odd reason, last night, in my dreams, I was bowling against Donald Trump.   :laugh:  Let me tell you, I took the opportunity  to let him know exactly what type of person he is, and I ripped into his wife as well.

It was fun!!!   :laugh:

I'm starting to feel a little more caught up at work, and I'm very happy for that, but still wish it were Friday.   Just a few more days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2016, 09:22:33 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 12, 2016, 08:23:29 pm

Keep a notepad beside your bed and then take a screenwriting class! Sounds like you've got the makings of a potential summer blockbuster: "Dolly."

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2016, 09:46:30 pm

The device of a young girl killing her parents and burning down the house has been used before, but there's no reason it can't be used again. Plots get recycled all the time.

I've been told I should do this, but I wonder if it would make the dreams even more intense.  LOL   Some nights I feel like I got no sleep as it is, trying to delve into them even more could be a disaster.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 13, 2016, 09:54:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2016, 09:22:33 am

I've been told I should do this, but I wonder if it would make the dreams even more intense.  LOL   Some nights I feel like I got no sleep as it is, trying to delve into them even more could be a disaster.  LOL

Try thinking happy thoughts when you go to bed. Think about Mrs. Slocombe and her pussy.  ;D

I'm not a cat person, but if I ever got a cat, I would have to name it Tiddles, after Mrs. Slocombe's pussy.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 13, 2016, 09:02:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2016, 09:22:33 am

I've been told I should do this, but I wonder if it would make the dreams even more intense.  LOL   Some nights I feel like I got no sleep as it is, trying to delve into them even more could be a disaster.  LOL

The author Graham Greene apparently did this, and says it invigorated his writing.

http://www.amazon.com/World-My-Own-Dream-Diary/dp/0670852791 (http://www.amazon.com/World-My-Own-Dream-Diary/dp/0670852791)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2016, 09:16:42 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 13, 2016, 09:02:05 pm

The author Graham Greene apparently did this, and says it invigorated his writing.

http://www.amazon.com/World-My-Own-Dream-Diary/dp/0670852791 (http://www.amazon.com/World-My-Own-Dream-Diary/dp/0670852791)

hmmmmmm - I may have to give it a try.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2016, 09:26:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I can't remember the last time I did something 'cultural'......I'm just a slug!  :laugh:

I have to do some re-arranging this weekend, there is some sort of bowling brunch event on Sunday, when is when I do  my laundry, so I'm thinking of making Saturday a full on - chore day, get the laundry, shopping and cleaning done, and then Sunday is free for the brunch, and anything else I may want to do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 14, 2016, 01:05:49 pm

Well, after getting the laundry, shopping and cleaning done, probably all you may want to do is slouch on the couch   :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 14, 2016, 03:20:22 pm

Tsk Tsk
I have had a practice this week for my week in Vienna
Last Saturday night I went to the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, They had their 50th anniversary. Kept talking about February 1966 which made me feel strange as I began teaching on Feb 1, 1966.
Anyway it was wonderful combining with the Dunedin City Choir (who also sung with them at their first performance in 1966). They performed Beethovens 9th symphony in the 2nd half. The first half was a mixture of choir, solos and duets. The four soloists were all Kiwis, 2 from Dunedin although now singing worldwide. I had never heard the tenor before. His singing was great and very easy on the eye as well  ;D
The Town Hall was packed.

Monday night was the NZ Chamber Music to which I have also subscribed this year. A French Quartet (Harpsichord, Viola da Gamba and 2 violins) called Les Talens Lyriques. They played French Baroque music, pleasant but a taste I need to develop.

Then last night was the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello and then more Beethoven Symphony number 5
My week in Vienna in May will include 3 operas, 2 operettas and 2 symphony concerts.
My house is even clean for once as my sister and brother-in-law spent the day on a cruise ship in Dunedin last Monday. I scrubbed and cleaned the week before and they were in the house just on an hour for afternoon tea. I drove well over 100km though. My sister visits every year but my BiL had not been here since 2010.

You can clean, Chuck. I will do the culture.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2016, 08:51:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I may still be single, but at least I'm not living with the parents!  :laugh:

Friday and pay day today, that's always a good thing!  plan to relax a bit today, spend Saturday cleaning, shopping and laundry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2016, 08:52:50 am

Quote from: brian on April 14, 2016, 03:20:22 pm

You can clean, Chuck. I will do the culture.  ;D

sounds like a plan to me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2016, 10:51:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 12, 2016, 01:02:59 pm

slept really poorly last night.  I had a nightmare about a little girl with a possessed doll, who killed her entire family, and then burned the house down.  I hadn't watch any kind of movie like that, so I don't know what made me think of that.    Anyway, it woke me at 4am, and I tried to get back to sleep, but the nightmare kept coming back,  so I  moved to  the couch  with a blanket,  and slept on and  off until I had to get  up for work.

Apparently you're not alone in having some really odd dreams. I had one last night. It wasn't a nightmare, but I dreamed I was escaping the Nazis with Julie Andrews and the rest of the Von Trappe family!  :laugh:

I think I know where that dream came from, too. I had Nazis on the brain. I hesitate to write this, because I don't want to offend, but last evening I was thinking about FR babysitting for her daughter while daughter runs the Donald Trump event. I thought to myself, "How can Daughter support that fascist (Trump)?" and I felt sorry for FR. Then I thought to myself, Well, I called Trump a fascist, not a Nazi, so that rule about bringing Nazis into an argument doesn't really apply.  ;D  So that was how I had Nazis on the brain last night, and went to bed to dream I was in The Sound of Music!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2016, 02:20:05 pm

lol  :laugh:


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xKDSziSWwI[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2016, 02:31:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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So far, so good on this Saturday....slept in, did some shopping, and he laundry is going now.  Once the laundry is done, I have to put stuff away, get dinner and file away some CDs in the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 16, 2016, 03:03:34 pm

The Sound of Music is on my itinerary for Vienna. Not my choice but that is what is on. I will be seeing Fiddler on the Roof, they call it Anatevka, the night before.
For the Sound of Music I am in the very front row so will not be able to see the English surtitles above the stage but doubt I will need them. Should be interesting to hear in German. Actually I have only seen the stage version in English once and there are a few differences from the movie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2016, 09:21:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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this one is pretty timely.  I've been hearing stories about parents shaming their kids online, and the kids are so embarrassed they go an kill themselves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 18, 2016, 09:47:22 am

Shaming them over what?

How can a parent do something like that?   >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2016, 08:08:51 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I have to say, I can't remember the last time I ate a cadbury egg.  They're not bad, but I wouldn't have more than one, they taste so sweet, it's almost off-putting.

Bowling night tonight, and the season is almost over, we bowl until the middle of May (about) so that year end is coming quick.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2016, 08:32:19 am

Quote from: Sason on April 18, 2016, 09:47:22 am

Shaming them over what?

How can a parent do something like that?   >:(

There have been some stories of parents shaming their kids oline.

The most famous,  took place not long ago.  It was a video of a 13 year old girl with long hair.  She had been  warned twice by her father not to 'do something'  (it's not clear on the video).  Turns out she had done whatever she had been warned not to do, two times.

The father put her in the kitchen, and while he filmed her, took clippers to her hair, chopping the most  of it off, carelessly so that the ends were ragged and messy.  The video was then  posted on YouTube for everyone to see.

she went  to school the next day was was teased mercilessly.  She went to teachers, who tried to fix it, but were unable to do so.

She left school walked over a bridge, and jumped off it, killing herself.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2016, 12:42:34 pm

Omg how tragic. I hope the father is going to jail for abusing her like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 19, 2016, 04:19:30 pm

Quote from: Sason link=topic=13511.msg676315#msg676315 date=1461084I154

Omg how tragic. I hope the father is going to jail for abusing her like that.

I don't know for sure, but I would doubt there's a law against chopping your daughter's hair, recording it and putting it on YouTube -- however cruelly -- so probably not.

But unless the father's even more of a monster than he seems (it's quite possible he loved his daughter, however twisted his methods of discipline), his punishment will be to spend the rest of his life feeling the loss and regret and torturous guilt.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 19, 2016, 05:36:33 pm

True, but it's also likely he'll blame it all on the "friends" in school. "Hadn't they teased her, she would still be alive". Takes the blame off himself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2016, 08:52:40 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I'd be happy if my boss was in the office less!  LOL  Isn't that true for most people?

Happy Hump Day!!

everyone at work today is at some sort of "breakfast meeting" and won't be in the office until none.  I'm fine with  that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2016, 08:42:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hooray!  We made it to Friday!!!

Work was actually on the slow side today, so I managed to get caught up on a bunch of stuff.  Very happy about that.

My supervisor came in with the baby this week,  he's a little sweetie pie, and she told us she'd be back to work just before Memorial Day, so I'm planning to take Tues and Wednesday after off as well, for an extended weekend.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 23, 2016, 11:13:54 am

Hey Chuck, thanks for reviving the limericks and the stupid questions!!   :-*

I've missed those threads. They were such fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2016, 10:51:30 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Monday returns,  and we're back at work.

Oh well,  all good things must come to an end.[/quote]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2016, 10:56:53 am

Quote from: Sason on April 23, 2016, 11:13:54 am

Hey Chuck, thanks for reviving the limericks and the stupid questions!!   :-*

I've missed those threads. They were such fun.

you're welcome

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 25, 2016, 12:40:28 pm

^^^^^^
wrong quote?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2016, 09:09:04 am

Quote from: Sason on April 25, 2016, 12:40:28 pm

^^^^^^
wrong quote?

fixed

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2016, 09:19:47 am

Hello Bettermost Friends

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Well, isn't that a happy thought for the day.  :laugh;

Tonight is my night off from bowling, but I still need to show up as I'm on the committee for the year end party.  Frankly, I'm ready for the season to end.l  I need a break.

bleh

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2016, 08:54:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I am feeling lazy lately.  Ugh.  I just want  to go home and go back to bed.  At least we're halfway through the week, all down hill from here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on April 28, 2016, 05:07:47 am

Just came back from my annual 20min visit with my cardiologist.  It is a 7hr drive from my home, which takes me three days to do as I can't drive on my own anymore as all I want to do is fall asleep.  A volunteer company for the Medical system picks people up in a passenger van, at your door, delivers you to your medical appointment and picks you up later.  It's a great service as they drop you off at your doorstep on your return trip.  Payment is by donation.  Anyway, I went down on a Monday, my appointment was Tuesday and I returned home on Wednesday.  The only upside is that the hotel I stayed at has a nice handicapped room and a good restaurant that's just down the hall from my room.  My good friend of many years drove me around to my appointments and to Walmart ( I don't get out of town much).  We ate well and had a few drinks everynight.
The point of my story is that my cardiologist's receptionist gives you an ECG before you see the Doctor,   I told her that my artheritis makes it  difficult to for me to get on the table.  She said that was alright as she could do it with me in the chair.  She went out while I took all my upper clothes off and when she came back, she got a horrified look on her face and asked me "Which side is your left?"  I don't very often meet someone worse than me about which is left or right.  Years ago I had a Rottwieller bitch that I went to obedience with and when the judge gave us directions, she went the right way more than me.  It was embarrassing.
My cardiologist was very chipper which is not like him, even when he said he had to look at my feet and I said he would have to take my shoes off and on, so he did.  He came back into the room to tell me I was looking well.....this after he told me that I might have a leaking heart valve.  I'm one of those people who look well, even at deaths door.....hard to get sympathy! ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2016, 09:15:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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The weekend is closing in!  :)  So far, the weekend looks  to be slow, so I'm hoping that holds true.  I want to do nothing.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2016, 09:18:33 am

Quote from: bentgyro on April 28, 2016, 05:07:47 am

Just came back from my annual 20min visit with my cardiologist.  It is a 7hr drive from my home, which takes me three days to do as I can't drive on my own anymore as all I want to do is fall asleep.  A volunteer company for the Medical system picks people up in a passenger van, at your door, delivers you to your medical appointment and picks you up later.  It's a great service as they drop you off at your doorstep on your return trip.  Payment is by donation.  Anyway, I went down on a Monday, my appointment was Tuesday and I returned home on Wednesday.

Wow!  That's a lot to go through for a 20 minute appointment.  However, there are so many people who don't have a system in place to get what they need, so I'm glad you are able to hop a van and get the medical care you need.

I've never been one of those people who have trouble with their left or right, but my telephone number is always an issue.  LOL  I have to remember my number, and then hope that I actually gave out my cell, and not my work number.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2016, 12:21:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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and a new  work week starts.  blleh.  at  least we're halfway through Monday!!

quiet day at the office which suits me just fine.  Weekend went well, got laundry and shopping done,  and got some new clothes for work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2016, 02:50:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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sometimes, I really think that's how management feels.  LOL

Hope everyone is doing well today!   3 more weeks for bowling, and tonight is my night off.  I do bowl the last two nights, however.

After that, the "End of Season" banquet takes place on June 21, and then no more  bowling until September.

:)

I plan on getting some crap done around the apartment tonight, let's see if that actually happens, or if I get sucked in by the TV and internet.  LOL.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2016, 08:59:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy hump day everyone!

It feels cold in this office today! brrr!   Hope it warms up a bit soon.  I don't want to feel this way all day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2016, 09:12:58 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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So, is anyone actually doing anything for Cinco de Mayo?

I'm not.  LOL

Haven't gotten a Mother's Day card yet, but did find out we're getting together at 5:00 that evening (Shana is working during the day) and we'll have dinner together.

Other than that, no major plans for the weekend.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2016, 09:20:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I'm debating doing my laundry tonight, which will free up Saturday to get my chores done.  After that, I can sleep in Sunday, and do the whole Mother's Day deal  with the family.

My supervisor returns from maternity leave near the end of May, just before Memorial Day weekend.  Then, my workload should return to normal.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2016, 02:29:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Made it through the weekend!  :)

It's a very quiet day here at the office, which I'm really liking!  ;D

How is everyone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2016, 09:32:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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We made it through Monday, and now, on to Tuesday.

The boss has an appointment today, so our regular meetings are cancelled today.  That's a great way to start the day!

;D

Had a great Mother's Day with mom, Michelle and Shana.  Trent continues to get bigger, and is now pretty much using full sentences.  He recognizes people verbally now too.  When mom and dad got to the house, he saw them and said "Nana & Papa!"

I know that made Mom's day!

Next week is mom's bday, so I'll need to do something for that as  well.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2016, 11:04:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!

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quiet day in the office, everyone is currently at some event in NYC for the full day.  I'm glad about that, as I was late for work, but no one was around to see me get here late!

:)


Weekend is coming up, no plans, but clean the apartment, it needs a good one, I haven't dusted for a while......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2016, 07:38:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone doing?

Monday is my mom's birthday, so I plan on giving her a card and picking up some cupcakes to have after lunch tomorrow.

http://www.stuffedcupcakes.com/?page_id=2454

I've had the cupcakes from here, they're very good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2016, 02:07:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Hope everyone is doing well!!

Mom enjoyed  her cupcakes yesterday, and I'm sure they'll do something for her at work today as well.

Work is moving along, I'm getting stuff done and today I realized I'm further along than I thought I was.  that's a good thing.

:)

Got some cleaning done around the apartment, and actually feel kinda rested even though I went to bed later than I usually do.

Tomorrow is the end of bowling for another season, so I'll have some extra spending cash for the next few months.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2016, 10:09:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Well, I slept like crap last night.  LOL

Tonight is the last night of bowling, so a small group of us has decided to get together for a late dinner  tonight.  Then two of the people asked if it would be ok if they met at my place first.   I said "sure" and then looked around at the mess, and I had to dash through a clean-up.

Of course, I didn't finish last night, and planned on finishing today.  That lead to dreams all night long of all  the crap I still had to do.

::)

Needless to say, I got up on time and finished everything, so there was no reason to worry.

Here's to a great last night of bowling!  *raises glass*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2016, 11:02:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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well, I'm tired today!  It was a late night of bowling, but at least the season is over.   My last game of the night gave me my season high of 153.

;D

I'm going to see if I can take a half day....I'm really tired and would rather be home in bed.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 19, 2016, 10:33:48 am

 I never heard how your Jarhead discussion went?  And have you partaken of Zodiac yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2016, 09:29:57 pm

Hello Mandy,

The discussion was pretty good, we had about 7 or so people  taking part in it, different people were affected by different parts, of course.

The discussion for Zodiac is just about to start, I plan on watching it Memorial Day weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on May 21, 2016, 09:46:13 pm

You'll need to watch it a few times.  It is a complicated movie that makes you see new things every time you watch.  Let me know how it turns out please.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 22, 2016, 09:37:54 am

Happy Sunday friend Chuck and friend Mandy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 23, 2016, 10:23:17 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone this week?

This weekend is Memorial Day, the "unofficial" beginning of summer.

I don't have any major plans, but for the actual day, I will be at a parade.  Turns out my uncle is going to be a grand marshal in one town's parade, so that's where we'll be.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2016, 08:46:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Greetings from wet and rainy NJ.   Rain is supposed to stop this afternoon, and then the sun comes out for  the evening.  Haven't seen the extended forecast, so I'm not sure what the weekend will bring.

I hope that Monday is nice for the parade, I have an uncle who will be grand marshal of one of the local parades, so we're going to see him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 24, 2016, 09:27:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2016, 08:46:55 am

I hope that Monday is nice for the parade, I have an uncle who will be grand marshal of one of the local parades, so we're going to see him.

That's cool! How did your uncle get to be grand marshal for the parade?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2016, 10:33:41 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 24, 2016, 09:27:14 am

That's cool! How did your uncle get to be grand marshal for the parade?

I don't know why....this is all I could find online.

In lighter news, Councilman Michael McGlynn encouraged residents to attend the Memorial Day Parade on May 30 in Caldwell, in which the Fairfield Fire Department will be marching. Roseland, Caldwell-West Caldwell, North Caldwell and Essex Fells join forces for the parade.

In addition, 82-year-old Raymond J DiGuilio of Fairfield, a veteran of the Korean War, will be the Grand Marshall for the parade. He also announced that on June 18, the "Battle of the Badges" baseball game will take place, with police and fire department teams playing each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 24, 2016, 12:25:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 24, 2016, 10:33:41 am

I don't know why....this is all I could find online.

In lighter news, Councilman Michael McGlynn encouraged residents to attend the Memorial Day Parade on May 30 in Caldwell, in which the Fairfield Fire Department will be marching. Roseland, Caldwell-West Caldwell, North Caldwell and Essex Fells join forces for the parade.

In addition, 82-year-old Raymond J DiGuilio of Fairfield, a veteran of the Korean War, will be the Grand Marshall for the parade. He also announced that on June 18, the "Battle of the Badges" baseball game will take place, with police and fire department teams playing each other.

Well, it's Memorial Day, and he's a veteran.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2016, 02:12:14 pm

sure enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on May 26, 2016, 03:46:14 am

Hey!  Watch those cards about Canadians........you know we are nice folks but we might have to whack you with a hockey stick if you dis us. ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2016, 10:49:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Oh my!!

:o

Hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the weekend.

I have 5 days,  took Tuesday and Wednesday off as well, so I can be a slug for 5 days.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2016, 10:50:15 am

Quote from: bentgyro on May 26, 2016, 03:46:14 am

Hey!  Watch those cards about Canadians........you know we are nice folks but we might have to whack you with a hockey stick if you dis us. ;)

You know, when I was posting that, I was wondering if anyone from Canada would reply!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2016, 09:38:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How's it hangin', everyone?

so far, a quiet morning here at the bank, and I Hope it stays that  way!

;)

I'm thinking we'll be let out early today!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 29, 2016, 11:22:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2016, 09:38:08 am

I'm thinking we'll be let out early today!  :)

OMG - two days later and no word from Chuck!!

They forgot to let him out - he's still at work!!!   :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2016, 11:54:42 am

Quote from: Sason on May 29, 2016, 11:22:27 am

OMG - two days later and no word from Chuck!!

They forgot to let him out - he's still at work!!!   :o :o

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 31, 2016, 02:01:44 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2016, 11:56:01 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2016, 01:07:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 04, 2016, 11:56:01 am

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"Wait. Where're my pearls?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 04, 2016, 02:42:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2016, 01:07:16 pm

"Wait. Where're my pearls?"

My thought exactly!!   ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2016, 09:32:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Hope you all had a great weekend.  :)

Spent Saturday night with friends I graduated grade school with, and we made future plans for other nights out, it was fun.

Next weekend I  have Katherine's visit to look forward to, it will be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 07, 2016, 10:49:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 06, 2016, 09:32:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

Hope you all had a great weekend.  :)

Spent Saturday night with friends I graduated grade school with, and we made future plans for other nights out, it was fun.

Next weekend I  have Katherine's visit to look forward to, it will be fun.

You bet!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2016, 09:08:40 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Happy Hump Day!

;D

Hope that everyone is doing well!  :)  I'm getting ready to clean the apartment the next few nights, and then do shopping and laundry on  Saturday.

Sunday (of course) is NYC!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 08, 2016, 09:45:42 am

Sigh. "I can barely walk but when when I fart it smells amazing." (Boldface added.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2016, 02:41:37 pm

picky picky picky!

Hey, I don't create them, I just find them online.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 08, 2016, 03:20:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 08, 2016, 02:41:37 pm

picky picky picky!

Hey, I don't create them, I just find them online.  :laugh:

Why, bless your heart, I wasn't criticizing you.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2016, 08:58:00 am

Well God love ya, you were sure quick to critique!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 09, 2016, 09:27:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 09, 2016, 08:58:00 am

Well God love ya, you were sure quick to critique!

:laugh:

The card people, honey, the card people.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2016, 12:21:38 pm

lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2016, 02:20:56 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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It's a quiet Thursday here on the job.  We're nearing the end of "spirit week" at the job.  Today was named as an extra "casual" day, so we're in jeans and "Santander" red shirts.

They've also arranged a small ice cream truck to show up and give us all ice cream.

:)

Nice way to end the week!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 09, 2016, 02:27:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 09, 2016, 02:20:56 pm

Today was named as an extra "casual" day, so we're in jeans and "Santander" red shirts.

We were given "company" shirts Thursday of last week. At least, some of us were. HR had no men's size Medium available. The smallest men's size available last week was a Large, and I was not the only guy who could have used the Large as a camping tent.  :laugh:  HR took names and phone extensions and said they would order Mediums.

And we had ice cream that day, too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 09, 2016, 06:43:17 pm

Watch Zodiac yet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2016, 11:05:54 am

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 09, 2016, 06:43:17 pm

Watch Zodiac yet?

Watched it and reviewed it last weekend.  My review was basically replies to someone else's posts, so I'm pasting their posts in (in italics) so my review will make sense.

Now, I've just finished re-watching 'Zodiac', and while I still think it's (too?) long... it's such a well-made film. Such attention to detail (Fincher), such great performances (the three leads in particular) and so unsettling (the story in itself).

I didn't think it was too long at all, but perhaps that's because the Zodiac killings were a real experience for US citizens.  I also tend to enjoy horror/suspense films, so this was  something that I could enjoy.

Yes, there was definitely a lot of attention given to details, but I would suspect that would have to be true for this type of film, which is based on true events.  Otherwise, people would tear it apart over events that were "dramatized' or didn't happen at all, but appeared in the film.

I've watched it with the commentary of Jake, Robert Downey Jr. and three of the producers, hoping they'd give me some new insights, as I'm not immensely familiar with the Zodiac story - I only know this film and bits and pieces I've read online.

I've seen a few TV documentaries on the Zodiac story, so while I was certainly no expert going in, I did know the framework of it.

Anyone who would like to talk about Jake's performance in particular? I thought he handled it so well - his role asked for both naivety and obsession, and you could see how subtle it was done. I kept thinking: even then, ten years ago, this role was a blueprint for the work he's doing now. He may not have realized it back then, but it is.

I find it very interesting that you describe it as a 'framework' of what he's doing now.  When I went into this film, I wanted to see if I could find any parallels to his work on  Prisoners.   As you said, the naivety and obsession played against each other really well.

Scenes like this:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/eb/e8/20/ebe820c23767a9863583375e2617a3a5.jpg)

reminded me of Loki from Prisoners.....pouring over notes, looking for the missing piece.

Overall, it was a well  made film, and I can't think of any performance off-hand that I felt was out of place in the film.

I thought the way Jake portrayed Robert Graysmith was excellent. Even Graysmith ...who was present at most of the filming said "Jake nailed it (me)" and he said Mark Ruffolo went to visit David Toshi before filming started and "came back as  him " !!


The last scene....with Robert going into the hardware store "just to see and look Leigh in the eyes" ...it was just that one look that convinced Graysmith that him and the Police had been on the right track all the time.Jake played that scene really well.  You could feel the discomfort he was feeling being face to face with this man.

I just had to quote these part, Sue, because I agree with you.

I briefly studied acting in college, for a minor in the fine arts.  I had some scenes to do from a play, and I played an old plantation owner who didn't want to give up his slaves.  When critique time came, my professor told me "Chuck, you were gone.....I couldn't see anything of yourself in that performance, you were totally in character."

It's very difficult to do, as you have to suppress all your natural responses and quirks.  Jake was amazing in his ability to do this.    I'm not as familiar with Mark Ruffolo, so it was harder to discern this in his performance.

and yes, the last scene, discomfort is the way to put it.....I remember feeling like I was overhearing a conversation that wasn't meant for me.

Just a short comment about how menacing the musical score was. You hardly notice that it's there but it's constantly setting the mood without being intrusive. Chilling.

I'm glad that someone else mentioned the music!  Just like it's hard to imagine Brokeback without that strumming guitar, I can't imagine this film without the music setting the tone the way it did.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2016, 09:08:19 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Well, back in my cubicle after a busy weekend.  I could use more sleep!  :laugh:

Thoughts and prayers going out to everyone in Orlando.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2016, 09:53:27 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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How is everyone doing today?

I've started drinking Red Bull in the morning, to get a bit of a kick.  I've never liked coffee, and occasionally drink tea, but RB seems to do the trick. 

Not the original flavor, which i think tastes horrid.  There are some new flavors out now, and both the Red Edition (cranberry) and Blue Edition (blueberry) are really tasty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 14, 2016, 10:23:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 14, 2016, 09:53:27 am

I've started drinking Red Bull in the morning, to get a bit of a kick.  I've never liked coffee, and occasionally drink tea, but RB seems to do the trick. 

Not the original flavor, which i think tastes horrid.  There are some new flavors out now, and both the Red Edition (cranberry) and Blue Edition (blueberry) are really tasty.

I didn't know they made a cranberry-flavored version. I like cranberry juice, so maybe I should give it a try.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2016, 02:26:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 14, 2016, 10:23:22 am

I didn't know they made a cranberry-flavored version. I like cranberry juice, so maybe I should give it a try.

Yup, they do.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2016, 09:12:16 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Happy Hump day to you all.

Hopefully it will be a quiet day.......there's some sort of portfolio meeting going on, and most of my team is in the meeting, so no one is around to bother me.

:)

Work has been going  pretty smoothly lately, and I'm very happy about that.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2016, 09:17:00 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Helllo everyone!

Grey and rainy here today, but it's supposed to clear up later, and I'll be going to see  my friends' daughter in a baseball game.

:)

Weekend is looking to be a free one, other than going out for dinner for Father's Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 16, 2016, 01:03:31 pm

Chuck, thank you for posting your Zodiac review.  Very perceptive.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 17, 2016, 01:00:28 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Yup, Father's Day is upon us.  We'll be getting  together on Sunday for dinner to celebrate.  Little Trent won't be there, however, he, Shana and Derek are in Il, visiting  Derek's family.

My main supervisor (Tim) & immediate supervisor (Minh) are out today, and it is very quiet today, so I'm thinking about sneaking out at 4:00 instead of 4:30, and getting an early start on the weekend.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 17, 2016, 02:03:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 17, 2016, 01:00:28 pm

I'm thinking about sneaking out at 4:00 instead of 4:30

(http://img.ccrd.clearchannel.com/media/mlib/2135/2014/07/default/sneaking_into_work_0_1404231605.jpg) <---------Chuck


(http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-LD089_Hooky_E_20101201170904.jpg) <------- Chuck's coworkers


(http://images.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/970x450/getty_452570331_970761970450015_61087.jpg) <------ Chuck's boss


(https://media.giphy.com/media/ffsUg4izMxUxa/giphy.gif) <------- Chuck after sneaking out


(http://i.imgur.com/RyRsX.gif) <------- what Chuck is hoping for at home

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on June 17, 2016, 03:43:25 pm

Hope your shoes don't squeak! ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 11:37:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 09, 2016, 08:58:00 am

Well God love ya, you were sure quick to critique!

:laugh:

I never realized this before, but "God love ya" is like the Northeastern version of "bless your heart."

I can't think of a Midwestern version. But we do have a few sayings that sound benign but are actually criticizing, like "well, that's different." That's what Midwesterners, or at least Minnesotans, say about art, food or whatever when they don't like it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2016, 11:49:07 am

Quote from: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 11:37:35 am

I never realized this before, but "God love ya" is like the Northeastern version of "bless your heart."

I can't think of a Midwestern version. But we do have a few sayings that sound benign but are actually criticizing, like "well, that's different." That's what Midwesterners, or at least Minnesotans, say about art, food or whatever when they don't like it.

 :laugh: My father used to say, whenever he was asked if he liked my new dress, "Well, it sure is. . .blue!"

Chuck and all, I hope you have a great weekend, with all your hopes coming true! Me, I'm preparing for a Fathers Day BBQ: steak, corn on the cob, potato salad, and for dessert, strawberry shortcake made from scratch!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 11:58:24 am

The discussion of Zodiac made me wonder: When is the last time a serial killer -- a Zodiac, a Ted Bundy, a John Wayne Gacy, a Jeffrey Dahmer, a Son of Sam -- made the news? Maybe it's just me, but I can't remember hearing of any lately.

They seem to have become way overshadowed by mass murderers. I won't list those because they're already too sadly familiar.

If such a change has indeed occurred, it's neither a good thing or a bad thing, since of course both are horrible. But I wonder if there are any cultural reasons why mass murderers -- who at one time were really rare -- have supplanted serial killers as the current dominant evil. The availability of high-powered weapons probably has something to do with it, and maybe a copycat effect.

I remember reading an account by someone who grew up in, like, the 50s. One night his family heard about somebody shooting multiple people on a subway, and the family was so shocked and upset they couldn't eat dinner. Now it's become such a common occurrence that, while still deeply upsetting, it's rarely shocking. We go ahead and eat dinner now because otherwise we'd be skipping dinner every few weeks.

FWIW, I first learned of the Orlando shootings on the crawl of a TV set with the volume off in the breakfast area of my hotel. I asked the guy behind the counter where it had happened. He gave me the name of the city, then I ate breakfast. That evening, Meryl filled in a few more details as we consumed martinis and octopus.

I'm sorry if that sounds coldhearted. I think it's more like desensitized, unfortunately.  :-\  :'(

I remember a friend in a long phone conversation got annoyed with me because I didn't have some thoughtful comment about the Charleston shootings. I wish I did. But what's to say anymore? I used to rant about guns or bigotry, but those rants have been done millions of times by millions of people, and they don't change anything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 12:59:35 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2016, 11:49:07 am

Me, I'm preparing for a Fathers Day BBQ: steak, corn on the cob, potato salad, and for dessert, strawberry shortcake made from scratch!

What father are you feting?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 18, 2016, 02:29:22 pm

The BBQ is officially for my daughter's husband but my children's father (my ex) will be there too.

Erin's husband has had a tough year so far. His parents are not speaking to him at this time. Why? Politics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2016, 04:14:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 17, 2016, 02:03:24 pm

(http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-LD089_Hooky_E_20101201170904.jpg) <------- Chuck's coworkers

They had all left before I did.

Quote from: Sason on June 17, 2016, 02:03:24 pm

(http://images.inc.com/uploaded_files/image/970x450/getty_452570331_970761970450015_61087.jpg) <------ Chuck's boss

He didn't show up that day!

Quote from: Sason on June 17, 2016, 02:03:24 pm

(https://media.giphy.com/media/ffsUg4izMxUxa/giphy.gif) <------- Chuck after sneaking out

I just walked on out.  LOL

Quote from: Sason on June 17, 2016, 02:03:24 pm

(http://i.imgur.com/RyRsX.gif) <------- what Chuck is hoping for at home

???  I'd be happy to have the blonde, bearded guy,  but I have no idea what that other guy in the back is doing.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2016, 04:14:43 pm

Quote from: bentgyro on June 17, 2016, 03:43:25 pm

Hope your shoes don't squeak! ;D

No, they don't!!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2016, 04:21:55 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 11:37:35 am

I can't think of a Midwestern version. But we do have a few sayings that sound benign but are actually criticizing, like "well, that's different." That's what Midwesterners, or at least Minnesotans, say about art, food or whatever when they don't like it.

Oh, I've heard "that's different" a few times.  LOL

I know that in "Southern", 'nice' is anything but.    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2016, 04:26:20 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 11:58:24 am

The discussion of Zodiac made me wonder: When is the last time a serial killer -- a Zodiac, a Ted Bundy, a John Wayne Gacy, a Jeffrey Dahmer, a Son of Sam -- made the news? Maybe it's just me, but I can't remember hearing of any lately.

They seem to have become way overshadowed by mass murderers. I won't list those because they're already too sadly familiar.

If such a change has indeed occurred, it's neither a good thing or a bad thing, since of course both are horrible. But I wonder if there are any cultural reasons why mass murderers -- who at one time were really rare -- have supplanted serial killers as the current dominant evil. The availability of high-powered weapons probably has something to do with it, and maybe a copycat effect.

That is a really good question.  Are you friends with Dave Cullen on FB?  Perhaps you should post it to his wall.  He may have an answer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 18, 2016, 05:17:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2016, 04:14:12 pm

They had all left before I did.

He didn't show up that day!

I just walked on out.  LOL

Excuses, excuses!!

Quote

???  I'd be happy to have the blonde, bearded guy,  but I have no idea what that other guy in the back is doing.  ???

Seems to me he is running naked past the kitchen. He may be a bit young, but I thought a naked guy unexpectedly running past while you're cooking would be a nice surprise!
 

 ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 19, 2016, 06:09:26 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 18, 2016, 05:17:47 pm

Excuses, excuses!!


Seems to me he is running naked past the kitchen. He may be a bit young, but I thought a naked guy unexpectedly running past while you're cooking would be a nice surprise!
 

 ;D :-*

Is that a guy? The figure is moving so fast that I can't make out his junk. All I can see is some pubic hair. I thought it was a naked woman with a short haircut.  ???

The guy with the scraggly blond haircut and beard reminds me of Eric Christian Olsen (actor, from N.C.I.S: L.A. on TV).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 19, 2016, 06:32:33 pm

It looks like a young guy to me, one who is hiding his junk between his legs. For whatever reason.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2016, 08:41:08 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 19, 2016, 06:32:33 pm

It looks like a young guy to me, one who is hiding his junk between his legs. For whatever reason.

I was going to say the same thing.....sorta like from Silence of The Lambs.

He's tucking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 20, 2016, 10:14:38 am

Well, it wasn't his awkwardness or young age I was referring to in my OP, rather his sudden and surprising appearance in someone's home.

Chuck, I promise I'll find a more fitting guy for you next time you sneak out of work!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2016, 02:48:43 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1f/92/af/1f92af67da2e960dfe713a66417cfd55.jpg)

well, here  we are, back at Monday.  bleh.

Summer Solstice, and full moon....sounds almost magical....I should watch some Charmed.  :laugh:

leaving work the usual time, and then going to see my friends' daughter in her last softball game of the year.  They are playing the firs place team, and they are quite surprisingly in 2nd place.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2016, 02:50:00 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 20, 2016, 10:14:38 am

Well, it wasn't his awkwardness or young age I was referring to in my OP, rather his sudden and surprising appearance in someone's home.

Chuck, I promise I'll find a more fitting guy for you next time you sneak out of work!  :D

I'd rather the bearded blonde, thanks!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 20, 2016, 03:01:06 pm

Winter solstice here (apparently in about 4 hours) but much of the country is having the warmest temperatures on record for this date. May was warmer than January?? Yesterday was cold here in Dunedin, it did not go above 8'C all day. However my elderly group still walked in the drizzle then went for coffee. It rained heavier as we were driving home.
Today is suppose to be 14'C and the morning will be fine for my younger hiking group (more my age). Being winter, we will finish by lunchtime and most of us will go somewhere for lunch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 21, 2016, 11:03:32 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2016, 04:26:20 pm

That is a really good question.  Are you friends with Dave Cullen on FB?  Perhaps you should post it to his wall.  He may have an answer.

Maybe I will. We're FB friends, but we're not friends-friends, so I'm a little uncomfortable asking him such a big question.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 21, 2016, 11:21:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 20, 2016, 02:50:00 pm

I'd rather the bearded blonde, thanks!

Blonde is the spelling for a female. A guy is blond.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2016, 08:07:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 21, 2016, 11:21:36 am

Blonde is the spelling for a female. A guy is blond.

I never heard that.  I always wondered why one had an  'e'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Mandy21 on June 22, 2016, 03:42:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 18, 2016, 11:58:24 am

I'm sorry if that sounds coldhearted. I think it's more like desensitized, unfortunately.  :-\  :'(

You're not the only one, Chuck.  I stopped reading the headlines years ago right after the Aurora, CO "Dark Knight" tragedy.  I don't want to know anymore.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 22, 2016, 07:12:13 pm

Quote from: Mandy21 on June 22, 2016, 03:42:13 pm

You're not the only one, Chuck.  I stopped reading the headlines years ago right after the Aurora, CO "Dark Knight" tragedy.  I don't want to know anymore.

I'm not Chuck, but that's OK.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 22, 2016, 07:22:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 21, 2016, 08:07:20 pm

I never heard that.  I always wondered why one had an  'e'.

It's like fiancé and fiancée. The former is for a man, the latter for a woman. When I first moved to New Orleans, I didn't realize this -- I thought the extra e was just to indicate the pronunciation -- and I applied for a bunch of jobs saying I had just moved there with my fiancée. No wonder I didn't get the jobs back in them days -- homophobes! (Either that, or they preferred hiring a writer who knew how to spell.)

Jeff, is a man with dark hair a brunette?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 22, 2016, 09:21:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 22, 2016, 07:22:43 pm

It's like fiancé and fiancée. The former is for a man, the latter for a woman. When I first moved to New Orleans, I didn't realize this -- I thought the extra e was just to indicate the pronunciation -- and I applied for a bunch of jobs saying I had just moved there with my fiancée. No wonder I didn't get the jobs back in them days -- homophobes! (Either that, or they preferred hiring a writer who knew how to spell.)

Jeff, is a man with dark hair a brunette?

You're a writer and an editor; you should know--especially after living in New Orleans.  ;D

I would use brunet for a man. That's what I get for seven years of French classes in school.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2016, 03:44:45 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Well, so far, a productive day.

Woke about 10, did some cleaning, changed the bedding, went grocery shopping, put the food away, continued cleaning, and now, I think it's time for a nap.

When I wake, I'll continue with the cleaning.  :)  The past few weekends I've been doing light cleanings.  This weekend, I'm taking things off of shelves so I can dust the shelves and items.

It's overdue, and needed to be done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2016, 09:38:24 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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actually, I record nothing, and I don't "binge watch" things either.

 :laugh:

Very productive weekend for me, and now, I'm back at work, feeling tired.   LOL

That's ok, next week is July 4th, and I took the whole week off for vacation.  I'll be rested :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 27, 2016, 12:47:27 pm

With all that cleaning, you'll soon wear holes in the floor and walls, Chuck!

You'd better be careful before you suddenly fall through the floor and end up on top of your neighbour!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2016, 09:03:24 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Thankfully, no cold here!  ;D

I just realized I'm going on vacation next week.  I really need to get this cubicle clean this week!  :laugh:

Time to stop putzing around and do it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2016, 09:08:05 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Some crazy excitement at the office today.

Apparently, the thunderstorms we had last night knocked out power to our office building.  Today about 75% of the people here don't have phones or internet/email access.

I'm one of the few who do.  Fun!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on June 29, 2016, 10:56:53 am

I wish I had as much fun as married people imagine I have had through the years! :D
Like when someone asks if I'm staying out of trouble,,,,,at my age it's pretty hard to GET in trouble! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2016, 11:04:58 am

Quote from: bentgyro on June 29, 2016, 10:56:53 am

Like when someone asks if I'm staying out of trouble,,,,,at my age it's pretty hard to GET in trouble! :laugh:

LOL

People will say to me "stay out of trouble" and I'll always answer "Do I have to?" and then think to myself, "Oh, who am I kidding?"

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 29, 2016, 11:47:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 29, 2016, 11:04:58 am

LOL

People will say to me "stay out of trouble" and I'll always answer "Do I have to?" and then think to myself, "Oh, who am I kidding?"

:laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 30, 2016, 09:44:28 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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I soooooooooo agree with this card...why do we have to be he 8 hours?  slash it to four!!D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 30, 2016, 10:03:25 am

For a long time economists predicted that increased automation and productivity would allow people to work fewer hours, that by the 21st century we would all be working four hours a day or maybe less. Instead, as a population we work more hours than before. The explanation, I guess, is that we feel we need increasing amounts of fancy stuff and have to work to pay for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2016, 11:01:36 am

Quote from: serious crayons on June 30, 2016, 10:03:25 am

For a long time economists predicted that increased automation and productivity would allow people to work fewer hours, that by the 21st century we would all be working four hours a day or maybe less. Instead, as a population we work more hours than before. The explanation, I guess, is that we feel we need increasing amounts of fancy stuff and have to work to pay for it.

There is a famous sequence in the wonderful old movie Dinner at Eight, where Jean Harlow tells Marie Dressler that she's been reading a funny sort of book where the author says that eventually machines will be doing everything for us, and Dressler responds that that isn't anything Harlow will have to worry about. ...

We do need to pay for our fancy stuff, but I think perhaps the main reason why so many people are working even more than before is fear--fear that somebody else will get ahead of us, fear that we'll lose our jobs if we don't appear to be working enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2016, 11:48:08 am

I don't know what the answer is but it is not retirement. I am supposedly retired (actually laid off from my last two jobs) and I don't have money problems (knock on wood). I live within my means. Keep my car for 10 years, use a hand-me-down computer, and rent out a floor of my house. I just got back from my first vacation in 8 months. But I always seem to be working lately! After my vacation, I've been having to get up every morning at 5 or 5:30 am and last night I was still working at 11 pm! It is enjoyable work for the most part but still, as Cassie would say, "It gets tiresome!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 30, 2016, 02:32:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2016, 11:01:36 am

We do need to pay for our fancy stuff, but I think perhaps the main reason why so many people are working even more than before is fear--fear that somebody else will get ahead of us, fear that we'll lose our jobs if we don't appear to be working enough.

Yeah, that's a factor, too. It explains why Americans often don't even take all the vacation to which they're entitled.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 30, 2016, 02:36:20 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2016, 11:48:08 am

I don't know what the answer is but it is not retirement. I am supposedly retired (actually laid off from my last two jobs) and I don't have money problems (knock on wood). I live within my means. Keep my car for 10 years, use a hand-me-down computer, and rent out a floor of my house. I just got back from my first vacation in 8 months. But I always seem to be working lately! After my vacation, I've been having to get up every morning at 5 or 5:30 am and last night I was still working at 11 pm! It is enjoyable work for the most part but still, as Cassie would say, "It gets tiresome!"

I happen to be writing about this very subject for work as we speak. I was in New York a couple of weeks ago for a workshop at Columbia about the value of working past the traditional retirement age. It's good for your bank account, for sure, but also good for your cognitive and physical health. And it's good for the economy.

Tomorrow I'm going to interview a friend who retired from the Post Office with a nice pension. But in less than a year he got bored. So now he has two jobs that don't pay much but are perfect for him: he mows a golf course (he likes golfing) and he tends bar at this local stadium that hosts concerts and professional sports (he likes sports).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2016, 03:03:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 30, 2016, 02:36:20 pm

I happen to be writing about this very subject for work as we speak. I was in New York a couple of weeks ago for a workshop at Columbia about the value of working past the traditional retirement age. It's good for your bank account, for sure, but also good for your cognitive and physical health. And it's good for the economy.

Yeah, it's my understanding that I should actually work to age 67 in order to receive the largest Social Security benefit.  :(

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Tomorrow I'm going to interview a friend who retired from the Post Office with a nice pension. But in less than a year he got bored. So now he has two jobs that don't pay much but are perfect for him: he mows a golf course (he likes golfing) and he tends bar at this local stadium that hosts concerts and professional sports (he likes sports).

That's the thing. I keep thinking that there are lots of things out there that I could do that I might really enjoy--even if they were just volunteer positions that didn't pay anything. (In particular there's an organization that helps congregations preserve their old church buildings because of the value of the building to the community--seems like a perfect fit for me!) I might still be "working," but I'm not sure I'd consider that actually a "job." To me there can be a difference.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2016, 03:12:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 30, 2016, 02:36:20 pm

It's good for your bank account, for sure, but also good for your cognitive and physical health. And it's good for the economy.

I agree about the benefits. Older people working is good for the economy because we are cheap. I work 2 to 3 times longer to take in the same amount of income, and I do not get any benefits. Another thing, I spend a lot of time supervising, mentoring and teaching the full time employed people, covering for them, filling in for them, etc. I don't mind it but people get very dependent on me. I have so many responsibilities already! Because of my caregiver responsibilities to my mother and grandchildren, I can not work more than about 20 hours a week. That's how I end up working almost every evening!! I don't think most younger and employed people have an accurate idea of what it's like.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 30, 2016, 03:25:50 pm

I retired from full time work (teaching) at age 59 towards the end of 2002. For the next few years I did casual work and had to average 3 days per week during term time to make ends meet but often had much more, tried to have one day off per week.  
In 2005, at age 61, I accessed my private superannuation (available tax free from age 60) but still needed about 6 weeks work per year. After my mother died in 2006 (10 years ago this week) I inherited half her apartment so I rolled most of it back into my super fund and no longer needed any work but continued with occasional casual stints to pay for an overseas holiday or a new computer until mid 2009. I was then eligible for aged pension and work became a nuisance as in Australia you have to ring and advise any extra income and your pension is reduced.  Then I moved to New Zealand at the beginning of 2010, did not register for teaching and have not done a day's paid work since. In NZ everyone 65 and over receives the full pension but it is taxed. You can survive on it with care. I volunteered on the local tourist train in summer, one day per week but was not sorry to give that up after 3 summers. I organise a fortnightly hiking group and belong to other walking , movie, culture groups.

I am never bored, probably spend too much time on the internet. I never miss teaching. I liked it when I was young, still keep in contact with a number of my early students  but not when I got older.  
Hope to work in the garden today if the sun comes out as promised but it is not suppose to go above 10'C, probably only 8'C up here on the hill and the ground is cold for sitting on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2016, 04:12:02 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2016, 03:12:47 pm

I agree about the benefits. Older people working is good for the economy because we are cheap. I work 2 to 3 times longer to take in the same amount of income, and I do not get any benefits. Another thing, I spend a lot of time supervising, mentoring and teaching the full time employed people, covering for them, filling in for them, etc. I don't mind it but people get very dependent on me. I have so many responsibilities already! Because of my caregiver responsibilities to my mother and grandchildren, I can not work more than about 20 hours a week. That's how I end up working almost every evening!! I don't think most younger and employed people have an accurate idea of what it's like.

Of course they don't, because the world revolves around them. ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2016, 10:36:49 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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It's the Friday before a holiday weekend, and usually we get told we can leave early.  I'm anticipating staying later, perhaps later than usual.

I'm on vacation next week, and I want to make  sure that everything that needs to be done, is done and filed.  so far, so good.  Very few customer requests, so I'm able to get to various things.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2016, 10:39:13 am

I occasionally wonder about retirement.  Mom and Dad are officially "retired" however, both of them still  have jobs.  LOL

Mom works as a teachers aide for part time job, and dad is a crossing guard.  During the summer, he does whatever odd jobs the town needs done.....repainting yellow curbs or  such.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 01, 2016, 11:08:43 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 30, 2016, 03:03:30 pm

Yeah, it's my understanding that I should actually work to age 67 in order to receive the largest Social Security benefit.  :(

Nope, 70. Your benefits increase by 8% for every year you delay claiming Social Security, up to age 70.

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That's the thing. I keep thinking that there are lots of things out there that I could do that I might really enjoy--even if they were just volunteer positions that didn't pay anything. (In particular there's an organization that helps congregations preserve their old church buildings because of the value of the building to the community--seems like a perfect fit for me!) I might still be "working," but I'm not sure I'd consider that actually a "job." To me there can be a difference.

That what the guy I interviewed yesterday did. This guy (not the postal worker, whom I'm interviewing at noon) retired from a nonprofit feeling burned out. But he felt the need to keep busy and continue contributing, so he volunteered for various things. Eventually, the networking that happened through his volunteer connections led him to a paid job that he really likes: doing nonprofit work he's interested in, part time, out of his home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 01, 2016, 11:18:36 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 30, 2016, 03:12:47 pm

I agree about the benefits. Older people working is good for the economy because we are cheap. I work 2 to 3 times longer to take in the same amount of income, and I do not get any benefits. Another thing, I spend a lot of time supervising, mentoring and teaching the full time employed people, covering for them, filling in for them, etc. I don't mind it but people get very dependent on me. I have so many responsibilities already! Because of my caregiver responsibilities to my mother and grandchildren, I can not work more than about 20 hours a week. That's how I end up working almost every evening!! I don't think most younger and employed people have an accurate idea of what it's like.

I hear ya, sister -- I don't make as much as I should either. But as a group, older people are expensive. As workers, they often earn or at least expect high salaries because of their years of experience (or, in a union business like mine, because of where they are on the pay scale). That's one of the obstacles for older people getting hired. But those who are willing to work for less have a better chance.

As retirees, older people are even more expensive, using Social Security and Medicare. And because the generations following boomers are so much smaller, until about 2030 (when boomers start to die off) there will be fewer working people paying taxes to support more retired people than ever before. In many states, the number of people who will enter the workforce in the next 10 years is smaller than the number who will exit. Meanwhile, a shrinking workforce could keep the economy from growing as fast as it could. So if older people stay in the workforce, paying taxes instead of drawing SS and increasing the GDP, it's theoretically good for everybody. And the good news for job seekers is that the labor market is so tight that jobs are relatively easy to obtain these days. Some industries already are desperate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 01, 2016, 01:08:38 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 01, 2016, 11:08:43 am

Nope, 70. Your benefits increase by 8% for every year you delay claiming Social Security, up to age 70.

I must have missed another change in there somewhere.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 01, 2016, 06:13:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 01, 2016, 01:08:38 pm

I must have missed another change in there somewhere.  :(

I don't know whether it has changed recently, but a lot of people are unaware of this. I only know about it myself because I wrote a story a while back with that detail in it. The copy editor emailed me and said, "Good story, but I think the 8% is a little exaggerated." I emailed him back the table from the Social Security Administration's website.

I just interviewed a friend who retired a year ago, at 62, and immediately claimed his SS benefits. He mentioned another friend of his who just retired and is waiting to claim SS "for some reason." I held my tongue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2016, 12:46:21 pm

I'm not taking social security yet. I had a vague idea that it would be good to wait and I didn't need the extra money. There is a hitch, though. This month I will turn 65 so I've had insurance companies and brokers hounding me for months to look at their Medicare supplement insurance. Several of them market it as "free". You get free doctor's visits, hospitalization coverage and prescriptions. This is totally misleading because you do pay a monthly premium; it's just taken out of your social security payment. Since I don't receive SS, I would have to pay monthly just as I have been for years. Everybody tells me how lucky I am because now I get Medicare and I am home free, but it's really business as usual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 02, 2016, 02:46:47 pm

In New Zealand everyone over 65 gets the age superannuation (Social security?) even multi millionaires but it is taxed. I get an extra supplement because I live alone. Because of my other assets I do not get help with rates, electricity etc. We also get a gold card which gives free local transport (out of peak travel times) and many discounts in shops etc. I get 5% off all my groceries (not alcohol) at my local supermarket on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In Australia you get the aged pension at 65 (it is going to go up to 67) but it is means tested so you have to give details of your assets and income. Because of my recent trip to Europe, my assets have gone down so I have sent my changes to Centrelink in Australia and they will now give the NZ government more money on my behalf but it is not as much as NZ gives me and I have never done a day's paid work in NZ.
If I still lived in Australia, I would not pay any tax and as long as I was eligible for any pension even a $ per week, I would get rates and power assistance plus free driving licence, car rego. I still have my Australian Seniors card so get very cheap city transport but not free when I visit.

However medical care is much cheaper in Australia. I need the cataract removed on my right eye but as my left eye is so good, I cannot even get on the waiting list for free surgery in NZ so I am going private and will have to pay about $5000. In Australia, I could get it done for less than $1000 or even free if I was prepared to wait a while. I have thought of going back for the surgery but would probably have to live for a month or more with my sister and my Brother-in-law and he and I would probably come to blows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2016, 01:50:54 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Yeah, been away from the blog for a while, but now I'm back.   LOL

that's what happens when you go on staycation, the routine just stops.

cubicle was still clean when I got to work today, so no big pile to plow through.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 12, 2016, 11:02:13 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 02, 2016, 12:46:21 pm

I'm not taking social security yet. I had a vague idea that it would be good to wait and I didn't need the extra money.

I have talked to many of the country's leading experts in retirement financing -- that was a big topic at the workshop I went to in New York in June, plus I wrote about it last year and talked to people at a number of national organizations.

They emphatically endorse your vague idea. They say wait until age 70, if you can.

Now, if you have a pension, you can take that as early as you want, especially if there's no incentive for holding off. But few people have pensions these days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 12, 2016, 03:24:24 pm

All Australians have superannuation funds if they have worked. From 1983 all employers have had to put 3% of wages into a super fund. It has gradually gone up and is now 9.5%. Employees can add to this and receive tax advantages. After I paid my house off in the early 1990's I began putting 20% into it.

I could not access it until age 55 unless severe medical needs, mainly people with a terminal illness.  It is now age 60. I began to access it at age 61(2005) but kept adding to it with casual work (employer contribution only) until 2009 and when Mum died in 2006 and I inherited half her unit I added a lot more to it. The fund lost a lot in 2007 and things like Brexit do not help although it seems to have recovered since that. It is why I can travel overseas every year and do not really need to worry about money, but I cannot help myself, something I also inherited from Mum.  However, as my poor mother who lived to almost 97, always said. You do not know how long you will live.
Also I got a ruling from Inland Revenue that as the withdrawals are not taxed in Australia they would not be taxed in NZ.
New Zealand has a scheme called Kiwisaver but it is not compulsory so many of my new friends here are largely relying on the Government pension and think I am very lucky.
I use the Government pension for day to day living but it does not allow luxuries. It is currently $335 (US$245) a week after tax for a single person living alone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2016, 10:23:15 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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How is everyone doing today?

Last night was a "fun night" for bowling.  Pizza, soda, cake and a few rounds of bowling played for fun, not scoring.

Just a way to get back in touch during the summer!

New season of bowling starts in September.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 14, 2016, 07:55:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 13, 2016, 10:23:15 am

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Tell that to my dog! Of course, he doesn't care if it's Wednesday or some other day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2016, 09:09:27 pm

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2016, 11:08:07 am

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TGIF everyone!  I hope that you all are doing ok!!  Anyone have good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2016, 04:02:38 pm

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Happy Hump Day everyone!

My goodness, the weeks go by quicker and quicker, it seems.

Working from home is not an option for me, as I don't have a laptop.  However, I think I'd get nothing done at home, so I'd be better here at the office.  LOL

Mom and dad have decided to get an inflatable pool for the backyard, so that they have a place for Trenton to swim when he comes to visit.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 20, 2016, 04:31:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 20, 2016, 04:02:38 pm

Working from home is not an option for me, as I don't have a laptop.  However, I think I'd get nothing done at home, so I'd be better here at the office.  LOL

My employer issues laptops for that purpose, but I don't want one. I don't want to work from home. Too many distractions--also no place, really, to spread out my work, as I sometimes need to do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2016, 07:42:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 20, 2016, 04:31:31 pm

My employer issues laptops for that purpose, but I don't want one. I don't want to work from home. Too many distractions--also no place, really, to spread out my work, as I sometimes need to do.

I hear ya, Jeff.  I'd end up watching trashy tv instead of work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2016, 10:28:20 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Ugh!  I Hate being sweaty, so that is probably the least sexy come-on someone could use on me.   :laugh:

Saturday figures to be a busy day, and Sunday the usual lunch with family/wash laundry.

Not much "me" time, but I'll deal.  LOL

How is everyone  else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2016, 11:39:12 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Are people really that addicted to their phones?  I'd much rather have toilet paper in that sitation.

:laugh:

Monday here, and my big boss is on vacation the next two weeks.  :)  The office will be quiet!

grey skies are about, and thunderstorms are predicted.  Hopefully, that will cool us off, we're at 96 with a "feels like" 106.

bleh!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2016, 11:43:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2016, 11:39:12 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Are people really that addicted to their phones?  I'd much rather have toilet paper in that sitation.

:laugh:

Me, too!

Reminds me of an unforgettable dream/nightmare I had years ago: I was sitting on a toilet in the middle of a busy intersection!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 25, 2016, 02:44:18 pm

While I become a bit nervous if I find I have left my cell phone at home in case of car breakdown or something, I do not turn it on in the house until I am about to go out. Calls are redirected to my home phone when it is turned off anyway. Last month I made one call for less than a minute and I cannot remember what it was and I am sure I did not receive any calls on it. I mainly use it when travelling and even then not very much.
It is only connected to wifi at home and to the free city wifi so I might check emails when waiting for the bus to come home.
But then I am addicted to my computer, this morning I turned it on and it wanted to update the system which took about 20 minutes while I drank my coffee and drummed my fingers
 ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2016, 09:15:21 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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^^^^^^^^^^

How true is that?  There are times I go away on vacation, and come back to piles of work in the cube that must be tended to, and it makes me wonder why I even go on trips.  LOL

Rain was crazy here last night!  Pounded down in sheets.  Back up to high temps today, but less humid, so I don't think we'll get any more storms today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2016, 11:01:44 am

Quote from: brian on July 25, 2016, 02:44:18 pm

But then I am addicted to my computer, this morning I turned it on and it wanted to update the system which took about 20 minutes while I drank my coffee and drummed my fingers
 ;D

been there, done that!

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Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2016, 10:51:29 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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^^^^^^^^^^

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Now there's a scary thought........the other person in the dark room thinking....."What the hell is that?"

Happy Hump Day everyone!

I'm going out to lunch with my supervisor (Minh) as we need to get a few small gifts and decorations.  Three people in our office were let go, their positions were considered "redundant".

However, the good news is that two are at retirement age, and have been debating leaving anyway.  The third person was ready for a change, and working on her resumé.

We are all meeting at a local Charlie Brown's for happy hour at 4:30 today.  I'll leave a bit earlier to put out gifts and decor.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2016, 08:56:39 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Nothing better than being miserable together, huh?

Well, I can't say I'm feeling miserable, because today I'm actually feeling positive.  :)

Hoping that today I can get my cubicle a little cleaned up today.  LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2016, 09:06:32 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Made it to mid-Week!  :)

Hope that everyone has been having  a great week so far!  Olympics start this Friday!!!   :)

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Post by: Penthesilea on August 04, 2016, 01:50:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 03, 2016, 09:06:32 am

Olympics start this Friday!!!   :)

Our family vacation starts this Friday! Two weeks Scotland and Wales; trying to meet up with Kelda and family. :)
First time we're only three for the family vacation; oldest daughter has to work and middle child is on her own trip in Japan.  *sigh* they grow up way too fast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 04, 2016, 08:50:58 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 04, 2016, 01:50:14 am

Our family vacation starts this Friday! Two weeks Scotland and Wales; trying to meet up with Kelda and family. :)
First time we're only three for the family vacation; oldest daughter has to work and middle child is on her own trip in Japan.  *sigh* they grow up way too fast.

Didn't you just get back from a vacation? And I don't even mean the American one, but one that, as I recall, included the Black Forest?

 How old are your kids? I agree that they grow up too fast. Although judging from the condition of my house this summer with my sons home from college, you'd think sometimes they don't grow up at all.

I read something by the writer Gretchen Rubin (or at least she quoted it) that I think really captures it: The days are slow, but the years are fast.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2016, 10:47:44 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I swear, some of these pages kill me!

How is everyone doing?  I'm finding myself on a positive track this week, and I'm grateful for that.  Taking steps to make sure it continues to be positive.

The two guys I report to are taking time off this month, so I assume that I'll be slower than usual, which works for me!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2016, 10:48:45 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 04, 2016, 01:50:14 am

Our family vacation starts this Friday! Two weeks Scotland and Wales; trying to meet up with Kelda and family. :)
First time we're only three for the family vacation; oldest daughter has to work and middle child is on her own trip in Japan.  *sigh* they grow up way too fast.

Oh, have a great time, Chrissi!!!  we'll be here  waiting here for ya!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 04, 2016, 10:50:09 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 04, 2016, 08:50:58 am

How old are your kids? I agree that they grow up too fast. Although judging from the condition of my house this summer with my sons home from college, you'd think sometimes they don't grow up at all.

LOL  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 04, 2016, 11:29:56 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 04, 2016, 08:50:58 am

Didn't you just get back from a vacation? And I don't even mean the American one, but one that, as I recall, included the Black Forest?

Yep, that was two weeks ago and it was only a long weekend in Vosges, Alsace and Black Forest. France is only an hour from where I live.

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How old are your kids? I agree that they grow up too fast.

20, 17 (going on 18) and short of 13.
The day after her 18th birthday my middle child (yep, the Japan one) wants to go on her first trip without an adult. She and her friend (same age) want to go to Amsterdam. I'm not happy about two very young girls alone in a huge city. Trying to persuade them on Berlin instead of Amsterdam. Would at least be the same country. But I do know where my kids got their travel bug from.... :-X :laugh:

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Although judging from the condition of my house this summer with my sons home from college, you'd think sometimes they don't grow up at all.

Lol. Not hard to imagine. :laugh:

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I read something by the writer Gretchen Rubin (or at least she quoted it) that I think really captures it: The days are slow, but the years are fast.

Yeah, the years seem to go by faster and faster as you grow older, kids or no kids.
But in your kids it's especially evident. Parents have 20 years or so to have them under their wings, which is not a long period in your life, considering people nowadays live around 80 years.
But one day there'll be grandchildren! 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2016, 09:29:17 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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So, who has plans for the weekend?

Tonight I'll be cleaning the apartment a bit.

Saturday I have a "good-bye" party for a cousin who is moving away.

Sunday will be laundry and family day. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 06, 2016, 10:28:43 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 04, 2016, 11:29:56 am

The day after her 18th birthday my middle child (yep, the Japan one) wants to go on her first trip without an adult. She and her friend (same age) want to go to Amsterdam. I'm not happy about two very young girls alone in a huge city. Trying to persuade them on Berlin instead of Amsterdam. Would at least be the same country. But I do know where my kids got their travel bug from.... :-X :laugh:

I know, I worry when my kids go anywhere. Like my younger son, 20, is driving to Chicago today for a couple of days to look for a new apartment to live in during the school year. He'll be fine -- he still has his old apartment in Chicago, so he has a place to stay -- but still I'm somewhat worried because that's just me. I'll want him to call me when he gets there, plus other times during his stay. If I have something short to say, I can text him.

Then I think of how I moved out west when I was 19. I drove out with my friend Karen, in a little car she'd bought from her mother for $1 that had a hole in the floor through which you could see the highway. We had a few hundred dollars apiece but didn't know where we were going to work or live once we arrived. We got to Aspen, CO, our original destination, then decided to leave because it was expensive and the drinking age was 21 (at the time, it was 18 in many states) and we wanted not only to be able to drink but to wait tables in restaurants that served alcohol, so at the last minute we went to Sun Valley, ID, instead. Found an apartment, jobs, etc. Had a great time. I returned to Minnesota in the fall but went back to Sun Valley again the next summer.

My parents let me do it and I don't even remember them seeming that worried! And they couldn't keep in touch with us by cell phone -- even a landline call in those days was expensive "long distance," so we weren't in frequent contact. Were parents just less nervous back then, or what?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2016, 10:24:49 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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I did leave the apartment, so there!

The family reunion/good-bye party for Scotty jr. was a lot of fun!  Saw a bunch of my cousins again, and had some laughs and drinks!

Sunday was the usual.....laundry and dinner with the family.

and now......back in my cubicle.

 :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2016, 10:43:07 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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LMAO!  Talk about confused priorities!

Anyway, how is everyone?

Sunny and hot here today, but not as humid as it has been, so that's a blessing.

I can't believe that in less than a month, it will be Labor Day.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2016, 10:00:40 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Happy hump day!

Hope that everyone's doing well!   The positivity I found myself in not long ago continues to surround me, so I'm feeling good! 

No plans for the weekend yet, which is fine, considering last weekend was a bunch of traveling for me.

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2016, 09:20:50 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Getting closer to the weekend!

Hope everyone  has some cool stuff planned to do, if that's what they want.  LOL  I'm thinking I'll  have a quiet weekend, and that suits me just fine for now!  Weather is calling for hot and muggy, so I'd rather stay at home anyway.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2016, 09:10:20 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Good morning!

Here in my cubicle, getting ready for the start of the day!  It's quiet, and someone decided to bring in some warm bagels.  Very nice!

My coworker and supervisor are both coming here later today, so I'm by myself.  :)

Thunderstorms are predicted here for today, tomorrow and Sunday.   Sounds like it will be an indoor weekend.                                                                                         

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2016, 07:09:56 pm

I hope  you have a wonderful weekend, Chuck!

Me, I'm looking forward to some solitude on Saturday, a rare weekend day when I don't have a million things scheduled. Sunday will be busy with mom and grandkids.

I felt like I had won the lottery yesterday. There was a lovely downpour in the evening but it was clear for the Perseid Meteor Shower in the very early morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 12, 2016, 09:03:25 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2016, 07:09:56 pm

It was clear for the Perseid Meteor Shower in the very early morning.

How nice!  :D  You can never see it around here.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2016, 03:41:01 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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If you have to question whether or not today's pic is about you, it probably is.

 ;D

I'm just taking some time to be introspective.  I may not have the nicest place to live, or car to drive, but ya know what?  I'm happy, and that's all I care about.

Anyway, on to important stuff......How is everyone today?  Work is quiet, so I'm getting caught up on some stuff, and keeping busy in general.

Had some extra cash this week after everything was said and done, so I went on a shopping spree for a charitable cause.  The United Way is running an event called "Stuff the Bus", it's a charity drive where you buy school supplies, and they're donated to kids whose parents can't afford to buy them.  I went to a place called "Five Below"  (all stock is below $5.00) and for $100.00 managed to get 5 sets of the following items:  Backpack, pencil case, three ring binder, composition book, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, glue, crayons, spiral notebook, 3 hole-punched lined paper, folders. 

Five young students will be supplied for school with all those items.  :)

My mom and dad even did shopping over the weekend and gave me a bunch of supplies when I saw them on Sunday, because they wanted to contribute too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2016, 03:43:35 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2016, 07:09:56 pm

I felt like I had won the lottery yesterday. There was a lovely downpour in the evening but it was clear for the Perseid Meteor Shower in the very early morning.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 12, 2016, 09:03:25 pm

How nice!  :D  You can never see it around here.  :-\

Very cool, Lee.  We had showers, so the  skies were overcast, I would never have been able to see them.   it always seems that whenever there's an event like this, I miss out on it.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 15, 2016, 08:19:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2016, 03:41:01 pm

I'm just taking some time to be introspective.  I may not have the nicest place to live, or car to drive, but ya know what?  I'm happy, and that's all I care about.

Introspective Chuck?  Look out, world! 

Chuck, you're happy and you care about your family, and also about other people less well off than you.  Good for you!  I'm proud to call you my friend. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2016, 09:59:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2016, 03:41:01 pm

Had some extra cash this week after everything was said and done, so I went on a shopping spree for a charitable cause.  The United Way is running an event called "Stuff the Bus", it's a charity drive where you buy school supplies, and they're donated to kids whose parents can't afford to buy them.  I went to a place called "Five Below"  (all stock is below $5.00) and for $100.00 managed to get 5 sets of the following items:  Backpack, pencil case, three ring binder, composition book, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, glue, crayons, spiral notebook, 3 hole-punched lined paper, folders. 

Five young students will be supplied for school with all those items.  :)

Good for you! And I bet that was a fun shopping trip, too!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2016, 01:50:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2016, 03:41:01 pm

Had some extra cash this week after everything was said and done, so I went on a shopping spree for a charitable cause.  The United Way is running an event called "Stuff the Bus", it's a charity drive where you buy school supplies, and they're donated to kids whose parents can't afford to buy them.  I went to a place called "Five Below"  (all stock is below $5.00) and for $100.00 managed to get 5 sets of the following items:  Backpack, pencil case, three ring binder, composition book, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, glue, crayons, spiral notebook, 3 hole-punched lined paper, folders. 

Five young students will be supplied for school with all those items.  :)

What a generous and inspiring thing to do, Chuck!

You're a real mensch!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2016, 02:46:28 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Had a late night of bowling, so I took today off.

;D

Not looking towards going back to work on Thursday, I was given a new laptop to use on the job,  but I have to download a lot of the stuff I need to use for work, so I'm not thrilled with that.  LOL

Oh well, you do what you have to.  The good part about having the laptop,  during  snowstorms, I can stay home.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2016, 02:57:41 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 15, 2016, 08:19:55 pm

Introspective Chuck?  Look out, world! 

Chuck, you're happy and you care about your family, and also about other people less well off than you.  Good for you!  I'm proud to call you my friend. 

Thanks, BBP!  :-*  I'm proud to call you friend too!   :)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2016, 09:59:05 pm

Good for you! And I bet that was a fun shopping trip, too!  :D

Quote from: Sason on August 16, 2016, 01:50:50 pm

What a generous and inspiring thing to do, Chuck!

You're a real mensch!   :-*

Hiya Sonja and Jeff!   Actually, one thing I found out, I did the opposite of what my parents did.  LOL


When i was in grade school, I wanted a backpack that had this image on it.


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and this was the lunchbox I wanted. 


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However, mom and dad thought it best that we all have 'plain' backpacks and lunchboxes....if the characters/shows were suddenly not popular, they thought we would then want newer items.

So, when I did the shopping, I got stuff like Superman, Spiderman, My Little Pony,  Disney Witches,  and stuff like that.   lol

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2016, 03:20:02 pm

I'm sure you made some kids very happy!

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Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2016, 04:09:20 pm

I hope so!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 17, 2016, 09:06:38 pm

This was my lunch box:   :'( :'( :'( :'(

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 17, 2016, 09:09:06 pm

Eventually, I got this one.  Snoopy was my superhero.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2016, 09:59:55 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 17, 2016, 09:06:38 pm

This was my lunch box:   :'( :'( :'( :'(

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I had one like that. One day I dropped it, and the liner of the thermos bottle broke, and I had a mess in the box instead of a lunch.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2016, 11:52:55 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Well, isn't that a nice way to insult someone?  lol

I just got my pay stub for tomorrow, and my new raise is there!  Yaaaaaaaay for extra cash!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2016, 11:53:39 am

Hello Paul and Jeff!   I remember that lunchbox set too!  I recall a few people having it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 18, 2016, 03:12:26 pm

I was deprived of the (apparent) fun of having a lunch box at all. No superheroes, no nothing. Poor me  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 18, 2016, 03:15:06 pm

Congrats on the raise, Chuck! I hope it was a big one!

Me, I hardly ever get a raise. Poor me   :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 18, 2016, 03:17:07 pm

I had one of those barn-shaped ones with farm animals pictured on it. And then in 8th grade or so, I got a square one and decoupaged it.

(I'm not posting a photo of the first one because I know you all know what those looked like, and the second one is lost to history.)

Chuck! Great job on the school supplies. You are very thoughtful and generous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2016, 03:31:40 pm

After I dropped the "Scotch plaid" lunch box and broke the Thermos bottle, I got switched to a brown paper bag with cans of Welch's grape juice.

(I learned then that Welch's grape juice doesn't go good with a tuna salad sandwich, I guess for the same reason you're not supposed to drink red wine with fish.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2016, 09:13:33 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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I'm in computer hell right now.  LOL   I just received a new laptop, but it's missing  some programs, so now I have to run my old computer, while talking to tech support with my new one.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2016, 09:28:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 19, 2016, 09:13:33 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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I'm in computer hell right now.  LOL   I just received a new laptop, but it's missing  some programs, so now I have to run my old computer, while talking to tech support with my new one.

::)

Oooh. One of my coworkers is supposed to get a new laptop today. She gets a laptop because she works at home on Tuesdays. I don't work at home, and I'm perfectly happy to have a desk top computer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 19, 2016, 11:00:27 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2016, 09:28:57 am

Oooh. One of my coworkers is supposed to get a new laptop today. She gets a laptop because she works at home on Tuesdays. I don't work at home, and I'm perfectly happy to have a desk top computer.

I work at home all the time so I have a laptop that I have to lug back and forth and it's a huge pain. Literally -- I think carrying that 20-lb. thing in and out of the building, including a huge flight of stairs, has aggravated my chronic lower-back pain (I'm usually also carrying a purse, my lunch, a bottle of water, etc.). I've started taking the elevator when I'm carrying it up in the morning.

I've seen people using those rolling briefcases, but I haven't gone that far yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2016, 11:33:26 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 19, 2016, 11:00:27 am

I work at home all the time so I have a laptop that I have to lug back and forth and it's a huge pain. Literally -- I think carrying that 20-lb. thing in and out of the building, including a huge flight of stairs, has aggravated my chronic lower-back pain (I'm usually also carrying a purse, my lunch, a bottle of water, etc.). I've started taking the elevator when I'm carrying it up in the morning.

I've seen people using those rolling briefcases, but I haven't gone that far yet.

It probably has aggravated your back pain. Have you considered trying a back pack made for laptops? If you're carrying that much weight, it might help your back to keep the load balanced. A back pack might do that.

Every once in a while, I get tired of carrying a back pack, and I try to use a brief case, messenger bag, or something of that nature. I just can't hang one of those off one shoulder; the way I'm built, they just fall off my shoulder.  :laugh:  Instead, I have to use a strap that goes across my body, but when I do that, it doesn't take very long before my back starts bothering me, and I figure it's because the load isn't balanced--and I'm not even carrying a 20-lb. laptop, just lunch, reading matter, gym gear, etc.

I don't want to go to a rolling briefcase. The Philadelphia sidewalks don't seem to be conducive to wheeled luggage. Even when I travel with a carry-on with wheels, I carry the carry-on to the taxi or train station!  :laugh:

Oh, and, typically, things are not going well with setting up my coworker's new laptop. Among other things, there is a particular application that she needs (eventually everyone on our team will probably need it), and it wouldn't work on her new machine. The guy from Desktop Services told her, "Oh, we don't support that."  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 21, 2016, 02:44:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2016, 11:33:26 am

It probably has aggravated your back pain. Have you considered trying a back pack made for laptops? If you're carrying that much weight, it might help your back to keep the load balanced. A back pack might do that.

Every once in a while, I get tired of carrying a back pack, and I try to use a brief case, messenger bag, or something of that nature. I just can't hang one of those off one shoulder; the way I'm built, they just fall off my shoulder.  :laugh:  Instead, I have to use a strap that goes across my body, but when I do that, it doesn't take very long before my back starts bothering me, and I figure it's because the load isn't balanced--and I'm not even carrying a 20-lb. laptop, just lunch, reading matter, gym gear, etc.

I don't want to go to a rolling briefcase. The Philadelphia sidewalks don't seem to be conducive to wheeled luggage. Even when I travel with a carry-on with wheels, I carry the carry-on to the taxi or train station!  :laugh:

I hadn't thought about a backpack -- great idea, Chuck! That might really help. I got this briefcase-shaped computer case for free from one of my jobs, so I just started using it. But more and more I think that if it isn't the whole cause of my back pain it certainly isn't helping.

And I carry my computer in an opposite environment -- one of my jobs (the one I have to haul the computer back and forth to) is way out in the suburbs. It has a big parking lot that's pretty well maintained. But inevitably there are rainy or snowy days when there are pools of water on the asphalt -- also not ideal for a rolling case.

I'll look into the backpack option!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 21, 2016, 05:24:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 21, 2016, 02:44:04 pm

I hadn't thought about a backpack -- great idea, Chuck!

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Umm. You're welcome!  :laugh:

You might check out http://www.ebags.com (http://www.ebags.com). You might be able to find something that fits your laptop at a good price.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2016, 09:38:04 pm

Jeff with the helping hand!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2016, 01:21:09 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ef/dc/ea/efdcea52ce786aca16e6eaf2324b621d.jpg)

Yes, we have about a month until Autumn comes, but it paid a visit today.  when I woke this morning, it was cool, the breeze was blowing some fallen leaves around, and it just felt like autumn.

:)

Soon.....pumpkin spice stuff shall return.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 22, 2016, 02:48:37 pm

Well Daffodils are coming up in my garden.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2016, 02:02:54 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(http://www.lynneknowlton.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/funny.jpg)

Still dealing with computer madness at my station!  LOL

Oh well, the good thing is that I've managed to get some of the software installed that I needed too, so I have begun the downloading process.

I'm tired already!  I can't believe it's only Tuesday, I want it to be Friday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 25, 2016, 02:56:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 21, 2016, 05:24:49 pm

Umm. You're welcome!  :laugh:

You might check out http://www.ebags.com (http://www.ebags.com). You might be able to find something that fits your laptop at a good price.

Oops!  :-X :laugh:  Thanks Jeff, I mean.

I'll look at the selection on eBags, thanks! Maybe I can find something cool enough to make me look more hip. Always a concern, of course.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2016, 03:47:54 pm

better hip than "dip".  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2016, 04:10:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 25, 2016, 02:56:08 pm

Oops!  :-X :laugh:  Thanks Jeff, I mean.

 ;D

Quote

I'll look at the selection on eBags, thanks! Maybe I can find something cool enough to make me look more hip. Always a concern, of course.

Absolutely!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2016, 07:05:22 pm

busy weekend here.

I meant to do grocery shopping on Friday night,  but sat on the couch and  fell asleep.   ::)  :laugh:

Turns out it was a good thing to do.  I got a call on Friday that dad went to the hospital, he had pains in his lower stomach.  They ran a battery of tests on him, and could find nothing major wrong.  Was diagnosed with constipation, and sent home.  As a result, mom didn't shop Friday.

I took her Saturday, and let dad rest.  I did my own shopping while she did hers, and then took her home.  When she checked on Dad, he had a high fever, so without putting anything away, we took him back to the hospital.  Mom stayed with him while I went to their house to feed the cat and put away the frozen/refrigerated things. 

Current diagnosis is that  either dad has gall stones, or his gall bladder needs to come out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 28, 2016, 08:12:51 pm

Sorry about your Dad but glad they found the area of cause so in that way the fever was good. Gallstones are treatable and you can live without your gallbladder. Hope all goes well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 28, 2016, 08:38:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2016, 07:05:22 pm

Current diagnosis is that  either dad has gall stones, or his gall bladder needs to come out.

Oh, dear.  :(  I hope everything turns out OK.

Welcome to my world of elderly parents with health problems. ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2016, 09:55:01 pm

thanks guys!  I will keep you updated.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2016, 09:21:31 am

Hello Bettermost friends!


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Friday is coming, so is pay day!  ;D   It's also Labor Day weekend, so Monday is a day off!  :)

Dad continues to improve.  They were not able to do a Laparoscopy because dad's gall bladder was "too fried", whatever that means.  They removed it through surgery, and dad is making a great recovery.

He's passing all his breathing tests, and they've already got him out of bed and walking around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: bentgyro on August 31, 2016, 07:16:39 pm

Happy to hear your Dad is recovering.  They don't let a person hang around the hospital too long these days!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2016, 07:32:03 pm

"Fried gallbladder"? Eeew. ...  :P

Glad to hear he's doing well.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2016, 09:26:30 pm

So far, so good!   I'll keep ya posted...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2016, 11:01:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Keeping busy today!

Dad is still at the hospital, and continuing to improve.  Other than that, no major updates on anything.

:laugh:

Had sushi last night for dinner -  Las Vegas Roll and Chili Shrimp Roll- both from Benihana.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2016, 11:22:52 am

Just got a phonecall from mom, they've decided to release dad today, at 3:00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 01, 2016, 11:28:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 01, 2016, 11:22:52 am

Just got a phonecall from mom, they've decided to release dad today, at 3:00.

Yay!  Good news.  Best wishes for your dad's recovery.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 01, 2016, 12:54:00 pm

Glad to hear it!  :D

I hope he continues a speedy recovery.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2016, 01:35:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy Labor day weekend!

I have no plans, just to be at home and relax.  However, I have parties the next two weekends, so then I'll be busy.

bleh!   I need my rest time!   :laugh:

It's about 1:30 here, and we've been told we can leave at 3:00.  so far, that looks achievable.  I haven't  any phone calls or emails from clients since noon.  Perhaps they've all gone home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 02, 2016, 03:40:21 pm

Gosh, I'm just now hearing about your dad. Things happen fast in this neighborhood! I'm so glad to hear he's on the mend.

I just talked to our friend LauraGigs who's trying to decide between playing a gig in downtown Denver on Labor Day or going off to Wyoming for a quick weekend. Guess which one I told her to do?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 02, 2016, 08:58:00 pm

Gee, I wonder which it was?

;)

I got to leave work at 3:00, so that worked out.  Spent the rest of the day doing some light cleaning, making dinner, and watching "scary tv".   "Alaska Hauntings" on the Destination America network.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 05, 2016, 11:59:19 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 02, 2016, 03:40:21 pm

I just talked to our friend LauraGigs who's trying to decide between playing a gig in downtown Denver on Labor Day or going off to Wyoming for a quick weekend. Guess which one I told her to do?  ;)

I probably would have told her to play the gig and go to Wyoming when she doesn't have a gig. But I'm guessing you gave her the opposite advice!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2016, 04:53:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy Labor day!

Friday night I did some cleaning,  Saturday was laundry and grocery shopping,  Sunday was lunch and visit with the family, today was a rest day. 

It also means it's a short work week, only 4 days.  very nice!

Dad continues to improve....he's up and walking around, and lifting two pound weights to strengthen his arms.   He has 2 or 3 more infusion treatments to go, and then he's done with that.  Last step, to have 18 staples removed.  He is not looking forward to that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2016, 06:14:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/congratulations-bedbugs-sleeping-around-ecard-someecards.png)

Those first days back from an extended weekend are rough.

lol

Well, unofficially, summer is over.  We'll get back into the groove of work with September, and then events happen.  LOL   Nena's concert in NYC, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 06, 2016, 06:31:24 pm

We thought winter was over but the forecast for this afternoon is high winds, falling temperatures and snow down to low levels. I am going to a meeting in the city this afternoon but will take my yaktraks in case. I put them away in the cupboard a few days ago.

Glad it wasn't last night as I had a ticket for a show "Oh What a Night", a tribute group to Franki Valli and Four Seasons  from Las Vegas. Now I am playing their songs on Youtube. I saw "Jersey Boys" in London in 2011.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2016, 12:20:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/when-we-are-together-id-rather-you-stare-at-my-boobs-rather-than-your-phone--0a417.png)

Oh my....if you're on a date with someone who stares at their phone more than you, it's time for a new  date.

:laugh:

My Saturday is going to be busier than I thought!  LOL   I have a BBQ that starts at 1(ish) and goes  until about 7 or 8.  I (however) have to leave at 5 because I'm meeting grade school friends at the Colorado Cafe at 7.

I'll be dragging my butt on Sunday.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2016, 12:22:36 pm

Quote from: brian on September 06, 2016, 06:31:24 pm

We thought winter was over but the forecast for this afternoon is high winds, falling temperatures and snow down to low levels. I am going to a meeting in the city this afternoon but will take my yaktraks in case. I put them away in the cupboard a few days ago.

Glad it wasn't last night as I had a ticket for a show "Oh What a Night", a tribute group to Franki Valli and Four Seasons  from Las Vegas. Now I am playing their songs on Youtube. I saw "Jersey Boys" in London in 2011.

It seems that the seasons don't just leave anymore.....they come back for an encore performance for a week or so, and then they leave.  LOL.

I'm hoping that when summer leaves here, it leaves for good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 10, 2016, 02:26:24 pm

Best wishes for your dad, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2016, 11:23:17 pm

Thanks Sonja.  He's doing well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2016, 11:15:10 am

Glad to hear it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 11, 2016, 04:32:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2016, 12:22:36 pm

I'm hoping that when summer leaves here, it leaves for good.

I always hope it won't leave at all.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2016, 10:27:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Oh my....I know people like that.

Hope that everyone had a great weekend.  I did, but one party got cancelled.  The meeting of the grade schoolers was cancelled.  3 kids of three different parents, all suffered medical emergencies, and everything got cancelled.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2016, 11:29:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy hump day!

This week seems to be speeding  by, thank  God.  I'm tired  today, and would love to be back in bed.  Here's hoping that the day goes fast, and I may grab a nap after work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2016, 09:54:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Thirsty Thursday!

Well, for college students.  Not so much me. 

Hope that everyone has some fun plans for the weekend!  I have a party on Saturday, but than that, a quiet weekend is at hand!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 19, 2016, 09:26:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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I'm not sure how much communication I'll be involved in, it was a rough morning.  LOL  Last night, dreams about work (yes, work) plagued me, and it felt they went on all night.

Got up, sat on my couch to have breakfast, and fell back asleep  (  ::) ) and ended up being late for work.

Rain didn't help the traffic situation AT ALL today.   LOL

Oh well, much to my surprise, there were no overdrafts today, so the day is on the upswing.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2016, 09:25:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


(http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/filestorage/coworkers-greeting-monday-work-funny-ecard-9m9.png)

Well, today started much better than yesterday.  Slept better, got to work on time, and got some 5 hour energy which seems to be keeping me alert. 

Since I don't drink coffee, I have to do something.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 20, 2016, 03:18:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 14, 2016, 11:29:47 am

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The joke is OK, but the picture seems a bit inappropriate. Not blaming you, Chuck, but shouldn't they have chosen an illustration of an adult? That one has no relationship to the subject anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2016, 09:56:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy Hump day everyone!

Last night was a late night bowling, and I had to leave my ball at the lanes.  The ball return started acting strange and chewing the shit of the ball.  It got to the point that I had 5 gouges in my ball, and they moved us to a new set of lanes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2016, 09:57:59 am

Quote from: serious crayons on September 20, 2016, 03:18:25 pm

The joke is OK, but the picture seems a bit inappropriate. Not blaming you, Chuck, but shouldn't they have chosen an illustration of an adult? That one has no relationship to the subject anyway.

You know, I have to say that at first I didn't think anything of it, but now that you mention  it, I agree with you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 21, 2016, 10:26:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 21, 2016, 09:57:59 am

You know, I have to say that at first I didn't think anything of it, but now that you mention  it, I agree with you.

Eating a hotdog is certainly suggestive, but to me it's not suggestive of humping. I usually associate that term with a different activity.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2016, 01:28:19 pm

Ohh my!!!

:o

Jeff,  I'm shocked!!!


(http://memecrunch.com/meme/60X01/clutch-the-pearls/image.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 21, 2016, 01:30:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 21, 2016, 01:28:19 pm

Ohh my!!!

:o

Jeff,  I'm shocked!!!


(http://memecrunch.com/meme/60X01/clutch-the-pearls/image.png)

Yeah, sure you are. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 21, 2016, 02:10:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 21, 2016, 01:28:19 pm

Ohh my!!!

:o

Jeff,  I'm shocked!!!


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Yay!!!

Well done, Jeff!!

You got Chuck to clutch his pearls!!!!   ;D ;)

If only you knew how many times I've told him to do exactly that....   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 21, 2016, 02:26:51 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 21, 2016, 02:10:06 pm

Yay!!!

Well done, Jeff!!

You got Chuck to clutch his pearls!!!!   ;D ;)

If only you knew how many times I've told him to do exactly that....   ::)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2016, 10:00:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy first day of autumn!!!  Officially time for pumpkin spice stuff, and prepping  for Halloween!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2016, 10:04:01 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 21, 2016, 01:30:58 pm

Yeah, sure you are. ...  :laugh:

I am, I'm clutching as we speak!

Quote from: Sason on September 21, 2016, 02:10:06 pm

If only you knew how many times I've told him to do exactly that....   ::)

Why don't you go clutch something else......

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 22, 2016, 11:12:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2016, 10:00:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Happy first day of autumn!!!  Officially time for pumpkin spice stuff, and prepping  for Halloween!

Yeah, about time I put away all my fake summer flowers and get out all my fake fall flowers and colored leaves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 22, 2016, 12:30:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2016, 10:04:01 am

Why don't you go clutch something else......

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2016, 01:44:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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TGIF everyone!

Anybody have any good plans for the weekend?  It's supposed to be very nice,  but I don't have any specific plans.  I do hope to get the apartment clean.  :)

Other than that, perhaps some shopping for new shirts for work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 25, 2016, 10:22:32 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 21, 2016, 10:26:37 am

Eating a hotdog is certainly suggestive, but to me it's not suggestive of humping. I usually associate that term with a different activity.

Exactly. And not by what appears to be a 10-year-old.

Let's just hope the cops don't search our computers!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2016, 09:18:47 pm

:laugh:

that's all we need

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2016, 09:12:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone doing?

Grey and cloudy today, after a night of rain, and they're predicting more rain today.

We'll see.

Bowling tonight!  fingers  crossed for some strikes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 27, 2016, 09:46:10 am

Since you've previously invited me to use your blog for off-topic comments, Chuck, I'd like to mention something I've noticed lately. When I'm about to open a thread and I click on the little "new" icon that used to zoom me directly to the first comment posted since I was last on the thread, now it only zooms me to the top of the most recent page of the thread and I have to scroll down to find the newest comments. Anybody else noticed this phenomenon?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2016, 02:45:28 pm

hmmmmm....I haven't noticed that, but I'll keep an eye out for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on September 28, 2016, 12:30:45 am

Quote from: serious crayons on September 27, 2016, 09:46:10 am

Since you've previously invited me to use your blog for off-topic comments, Chuck, I'd like to mention something I've noticed lately. When I'm about to open a thread and I click on the little "new" icon that used to zoom me directly to the first comment posted since I was last on the thread, now it only zooms me to the top of the most recent page of the thread and I have to scroll down to find the newest comments. Anybody else noticed this phenomenon?

Nope, nothing here.
But if it continues and/or more people experience the same, this might be a case for John. So keep reporting, friends. :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2016, 05:48:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!

Hope everyone is doing well!

I'm enjoying my "stay-cation" this week, sleeping in, shopping, going for walks, and the Nena concert.

You can see my review of the Nena show, and my pics, on BM right here.



http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg679774.html#msg679774


no real plans for the rest of the week, just relax and have fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 05, 2016, 10:04:38 pm

Glad to see you around, friend! You've been kind of scarce lately, too.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2016, 11:52:17 am

I'm not at work this week, so I'm not on a "schedule" now.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on October 16, 2016, 05:36:07 pm

Just catching up on your thread.. how is your dad now?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2016, 01:54:55 pm

Dad is doing just fine.

Blog has been neglected lately, I've been really busy at work, packing for our move from Short Hills to Florham Park.

Friday is moving day, so once all the 'unpacking is done  (oh joy) things should be back to normal.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2016, 02:07:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2016, 01:54:55 pm

Blog has been neglected lately, I've been really busy at work, packing for our move from Short Hills to Florham Park.

Will that make your commute longer?  ???

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2016, 01:28:58 pm

Yes, it will, but I'm not sure by how much.  Depends on traffic.

Technically (since I've mapped it already) it's only about 10 minutes longer than the commute I already have.

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Post by: serious crayons on October 20, 2016, 09:22:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2016, 01:28:58 pm

Yes, it will, but I'm not sure by how much.  Depends on traffic.

Technically (since I've mapped it already) it's only about 10 minutes longer than the commute I already have.

How long is your current commute?

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2016, 01:28:47 pm

It depends on when I leave and how much traffic I run into.  Usually about 30 minutes.

However, the building has a gym and shower room, which I plan to use before work, which will mean I'm leaving my apartment earlier than usual.

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Post by: Kelda on October 20, 2016, 03:53:39 pm

We're moving office too next Friday - adding an extra 12-15 mins commute each way... so I feel your pain Chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2016, 12:14:13 pm

In the office today, I'm one of the few who showed up.

doing some final things, and then hopefully shut down early and leave.

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Post by: serious crayons on October 21, 2016, 06:38:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 20, 2016, 01:28:47 pm

It depends on when I leave and how much traffic I run into.  Usually about 30 minutes.

Mine's about the same, to both jobs. One is mostly driving, a fairly long distance and 30-45 minutes depending on traffic, with congestion as I go through the city but otherwise pretty clear sailing. The other is only about a 10-minute drive distance-wise, but then I have to park in a ramp and walk to the building and then walk halfway down the block to the entrance then once inside walk back to the other end of the building to take an escalator to the second floor then walk halfway back to the middle of the building for the elevators up to the 12th floor ... and by then it's about 30 minutes. Oh, how I miss our old building with a parking lot right outside and a simple elevator/stair system!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2016, 09:43:16 pm

We got to see the new location before we  move in, I like it!

It was very modern and sleek looking, all on the first floor.  :)

We left Friday at 3:00, and went home for the day.  We report to the new building on Monday, and everything should be set up for us.  :)  We'll see!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2016, 09:44:02 pm

Oh, on a side note, I finally got the windows to the apartment decorated for  Halloween.

:)

I usually do it much earlier!

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Post by: serious crayons on October 23, 2016, 11:24:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2016, 09:44:02 pm

Oh, on a side note, I finally got the windows to the apartment decorated for  Halloween.

:)

I usually do it much earlier!

I usually do it at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 31!  :laugh: I drag out the Halloween box and put up the plastic skeleton, one of my kids' homemade ghosts, the flashing pumpkin and maybe an old mask or two.

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Post by: Sason on October 23, 2016, 12:30:46 pm

Good luck tomorrow in the new building, Chuck!

I wouldn't count on everything working smoothly the first couple of days....

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2016, 02:38:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2016, 09:44:02 pm

Oh, on a side note, I finally got the windows to the apartment decorated for  Halloween.

:)

I usually do it much earlier!

Quote from: serious crayons on October 23, 2016, 11:24:42 am

I usually do it at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 31!  :laugh: I drag out the Halloween box and put up the plastic skeleton, one of my kids' homemade ghosts, the flashing pumpkin and maybe an old mask or two.

The woman who sits in the cub across from me at work has a cardboard skeleton hanging next to the entrance to the cube. The way she has the skeleton positioned, it appears to be dancing, and it's made in such a way that it looks as if it's smiling. It's certainly the happiest-looking skeleton I've ever seen!  ;D

I have my two ceramic jack-o-lanterns sitting out on my entertainment center at home. I guess it's time I can start lighting the candles I have inside them.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2016, 10:24:21 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 23, 2016, 12:30:46 pm

Good luck tomorrow in the new building, Chuck!

I wouldn't count on everything working smoothly the first couple of days....

Thanks, and I'm sure there will be some issues.  LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2016, 11:00:00 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone?  Just a quick peek in from moving day.  Many boxes everywhere!!!!

Not sure when it will  be done, but I'm hoping by mid/end week we'll be done. 

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2016, 08:59:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Things are falling into place here at the office, and unpacking is going smoothly.

Hopefully, everything should be done by the end of the week.

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Post by: Sason on October 25, 2016, 02:40:42 pm

Do you do normal work too, Chuck, or are you "just" unpacking?

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2016, 01:26:12 pm

Ya'll moved in?

In my current job I've had to deal with several moves within one building, but none to an entirely different building. They were nuisance enough.

On a previous job I did have to deal with a couple of moves to different buildings. They were a pain.  :(

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2016, 01:28:49 pm

Hiya Sonja and Jeff.

Not totally moved in yet, but getting there.  I suspect that things will be happening that will cause unpacking to happen until t he end of November.

LOL

Sonja, I have to do my usual job while all the unpacking is going on.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2016, 06:08:35 pm

Happy weekend BetterMostians!

Hope that everyone is doing well!

I'm getting ready for a Halloween party tonight.  I'll stop at a bakery on the way for some treats, and then, hit the party.


My costume (I can't recall if I discussed it here) is a fedora, pulled down over my forehead, a black mask, a long black cape that covers my clothes.  When I open the cape, it reveals a T-shirt that says "Blessings To You".

Any ideas?

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 29, 2016, 09:32:50 pm

When I went downstairs to pick up my mail, I ran into one of my young neighbors coming back from walking his dog. He (the neighbor, not the dog  ;) ) was all made up for Halloween. His face was made up in black and white to look more or less like a skull, and he was wearing an orange shirt with a bow tie, and black trousers with black braces. I thought his makeup was very impressive, so I said so and asked him if he'd done it himself. He said he had, and it had taken him an hour. He said he was going to a friend's party and then, in a somewhat hushed tone--which I found odd--he said he would probably go out to "the bars." I'm not sure what he meant by that, I don't even know if he's gay, and I've never seen him in my Usual Watering Hole.

But his makeup job was very impressive!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2016, 10:47:09 am

sounds like a cool look for Halloween!

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2016, 02:02:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone doing?

Counting down the hours here at work (2.5 left) and then out for the night.  I think I may skip bowling tonight, and get some  rest instead.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2016, 12:07:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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How is everyone doing?

I've had the week of work, just spent time running around, getting things done, cleaning the apartment, shopping, and relaxing in general.

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Post by: serious crayons on November 12, 2016, 11:13:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 12, 2016, 12:07:22 am

How is everyone doing?

I've had the week of work, just spent time running around, getting things done, cleaning the apartment, shopping, and relaxing in general.

It's been a weird week. I've been pretty absorbed in this Trump stuff. It feels like it's right up there with 9/11 and Katrina -- one of those huge national disasters that has you glued to your TV and/or computer.

Next week, I'm embarking on a two-week trip. The first week is an all-expense paid trip to New Orleans for a fellowship for journalists who write about aging (part of my job is writing for a special section for people 50+). That will be fun and busy -- doing the fellowship-related things, which involve going to a bunch of panels and talks by the Gerontological Society of America, plus getting together with old friends (as you probably know, I lived in New Orleans for six years). I think I've got a dinner engagement pretty much every night, and the fellowship will reimburse me for all meals, which is particularly great in New Orleans. I'm also getting together with a few people I met at the last fellowship I went to in NYC in June, when I saw you and Meryl and John.

For the second half of the trip, I'm going from NOLA to Denver, where my brother lives. I'm flying my son up from LA to meet us, then we're going to be spending a few days in a rented house in Breckenridge, CO, also with my brother's daughter Kelly, Kelly's mom, and Kelly's boyfriend, whom I haven't met but have heard is quite an interesting guy. Kelly's mom, Pat, was not expecting me and Cy to join them when she rented the house, so I'm hoping we're not too crowded in there. Pat was extremely warm and welcoming about it, though.

To be honest, I'd rather spend the time in Denver, but that's a novelty for me, whereas it's just normal for them, so I can see why they'd like to get away. I think they do this every year.

Lee, if you're reading this, I'd love to see you while I'm there. It will be a tight schedule, though. I'm getting in late Monday night, we're leaving for Breckenridge Wednesday and returning, I believe, on Sunday. Then I leave Monday afternoon. Tuesday I suggested to my brother that we make a pie and maybe some other food (I'm not sure how they plan to handle the food thing), and Cy is coming in on Tuesday night. But if you have time on Tuesday or on Sunday, let me know (I'll contact you on FB as well, in case you miss this).

Among all the other things I have to do, which are kind of stressing me out, I have a packing challenge. In New Orleans, it will be in the mid-70s. In Breckenridge, it will be winter (or something close to it). Jeff, I know you would have started figuring out these solutions about three months ago, but I haven't really. I'm going to have to pack pretty much all of my clothes, including a warm coat. And I don't like my clothes -- I've gained weight and they're getting tight, but I don't want to buy new ones, and I hate shopping, so they're also getting kind of ragged looking.

Macy's has a 30% off event on all clothing on Sunday, and I'm hoping to dash over and pick up a few things.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2016, 08:59:30 pm

Wow!  Sounds like a lot to get done, Katherine!!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2016, 12:01:35 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 12, 2016, 11:13:02 am

Next week, I'm embarking on a two-week trip. The first week is an all-expense paid trip to New Orleans for a fellowship for journalists who write about aging (part of my job is writing for a special section for people 50+). That will be fun and busy -- doing the fellowship-related things, which involve going to a bunch of panels and talks by the Gerontological Society of America, plus getting together with old friends (as you probably know, I lived in New Orleans for six years). I think I've got a dinner engagement pretty much every night, and the fellowship will reimburse me for all meals, which is particularly great in New Orleans. I'm also getting together with a few people I met at the last fellowship I went to in NYC in June, when I saw you and Meryl and John.

For the second half of the trip, I'm going from NOLA to Denver, where my brother lives. I'm flying my son up from LA to meet us, then we're going to be spending a few days in a rented house in Breckenridge, CO, also with my brother's daughter Kelly, Kelly's mom, and Kelly's boyfriend, whom I haven't met but have heard is quite an interesting guy. Kelly's mom, Pat, was not expecting me and Cy to join them when she rented the house, so I'm hoping we're not too crowded in there. Pat was extremely warm and welcoming about it, though.

That all sounds pretty exciting!  :D

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Among all the other things I have to do, which are kind of stressing me out, I have a packing challenge. In New Orleans, it will be in the mid-70s. In Breckenridge, it will be winter (or something close to it). Jeff, I know you would have started figuring out these solutions about three months ago, but I haven't really. I'm going to have to pack pretty much all of my clothes, including a warm coat. And I don't like my clothes -- I've gained weight and they're getting tight, but I don't want to buy new ones, and I hate shopping, so they're also getting kind of ragged looking.

Oh, I don't know. I've never had to pack for a trip that included two different climates. My only suggestion would be--layers, layers, layers. I wish I'd known about your trip sooner. I would have at least suggested that if you have the time--and the budget--to get yourself a new "base layer" from some place like Under Armour. They're warm, they don't take up much space, and they dry quickly, so you would only have to pack some lighter layers to be worn without the base layer in NOLA and over top of it in Breckenridge. Check out Rick Steves' advice for women travelers on his web site.

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Post by: serious crayons on November 13, 2016, 11:58:26 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2016, 12:01:35 am

I wish I'd known about your trip sooner. I would have at least suggested that if you have the time--and the budget--to get yourself a new "base layer" from some place like Under Armour. They're warm, they don't take up much space, and they dry quickly, so you would only have to pack some lighter layers to be worn without the base layer in NOLA and over top of it in Breckenridge. Check out Rick Steves' advice for women travelers on his web site.

That's a great idea!  :laugh:  And I think I actually already own some of those base layers -- I live in Minnesota, after all -- that I could dig out and throw in the suitcase. Glad you mentioned this, Jeff!

Here's another complication that arose yesterday. Cy wants to go snowboarding when we are in Breckenridge, but his snowboard is here. So I figured I'd UPS it to my brother's house beforehand. I went to UPS yesterday and they said it would cost about $370 (!!!) to ship. About $100 of that would be because they'd have to build a special box for it, but $270 is for the shipping alone. Forget that. So I looked up snowboard rentals and it looks like I could get a package covering our whole time there, including boots and helmet, for about $260.

Or ... I could lug the snowboard myself on the plane to NOLA and from there to Denver for free, or close to it. I'd have to buy a bag for it, so that's $60-$100. Plus there's the boots, so they might require yet another bag. The fellowship covers the cost of up to two bags, so I'd probably have to pay $25 or so if I had a third bag (which I would, because there's no way the boots would fit in my suitcase along with everything else). But I'd be hauling the snowboard and boots from my house to the airport from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to my friends Kathy and Doug's house, where I'm staying an extra night, and from there back to the airport and then from DEN to my brother's house.

So the huge hassle option would be cheap. But I'm tempted to just pay the $260 or whatever and be done with it. It might even be less than that, if Cy chooses to snowboard only a couple of times and can rent by the day. I also fear that I'd reach the airport with the snowboard and there'd be some SNAFU that would prevent me from checking it and then I'd miss my plane.

OK, even looking at it in print now firms my resolve. Rentals it is.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2016, 04:25:31 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 13, 2016, 11:58:26 am

That's a great idea!  :laugh:  And I think I actually already own some of those base layers -- I live in Minnesota, after all -- that I could dig out and throw in the suitcase. Glad you mentioned this, Jeff!

Now, why would I not think that somebody from Minnesota would already own base layers?  :laugh:  Probably because I had it in my head that I bought myself a new shirt from Under Armour before i went to Colorado last month. I didn't need it while I was in Colorado, but it's certainly more "tech" than the old-fashioned long underwear tops I still have hanging in my closet.  :laugh:

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OK, even looking at it in print now firms my resolve. Rentals it is.

That's what I'd do. You don't need the expense and the hassle of transporting that thing. And then would he have expected you to transport it back to Minnesota?

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2016, 07:04:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Oh well, back to work today.

How is everyone doing?

Work went  smoothly today, and I'm thankful for that. 

Used the gym room and showers today at work for the first time, establishing a new routine.  :)

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Post by: Front-Ranger on November 14, 2016, 07:43:27 pm

Or he could borrow my son's snowboard! And if you want you could borrow my ski suit again! I'm foggy on when you want to get together so if you could please repeat that? Thanks, look forward to seeing you soon!

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Post by: Sason on November 15, 2016, 02:46:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 14, 2016, 07:04:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Oh well, back to work today.

How is everyone doing?

Work went  smoothly today, and I'm thankful for that. 

Used the gym room and showers today at work for the first time, establishing a new routine.  :)

I'm dying to know: how was the back scratcher?

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2016, 09:34:37 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Ya know, I think I know some people who would do the same as the one above!   :laugh:

Thanksgiving has been determined to be at my brother & sister-in-law's place.  I will be bringing some Buffalo Chicken dip, and assorted breads/rolls for the meal.  I'll do the shopping one point this weekend.  Don't want to wait until last minute.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2016, 09:36:11 am

Quote from: Sason on November 15, 2016, 02:46:56 pm

I'm dying to know: how was the back scratcher?

it's just a loofah, nothing special.  gets the job done.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2016, 09:51:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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Ah yes, the time of year we come together and deal with family members we're not quite fond of.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I've been asked to bring bread stuff and Buffalo chicken dip for Thanksgiving.  I made the dip for the first time last and it tasted pretty good.

I also got an assortment of the Pillsbury rolls.  We'll have french bread, cressent rolls, and southen style biscuits.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2016, 08:55:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2016, 04:25:31 pm

That's what I'd do. You don't need the expense and the hassle of transporting that thing. And then would he have expected you to transport it back to Minnesota?

My plan was to leave it at my brother's in Colorado, because my son doesn't snowboard that much these days anyway so might not bother to go in Minnesota. Or if he did, my brother could always ship it at that point.

And thanks for your offer, Lee!

I found out at the last minute that it would have been much cheaper to transport it via FedEx ground shipping. Who knew?? They would have done it for about $80, they said when I went to the FedEx office in the New Orleans hotel to ship some stuff that was making my suitcase too heavy. I thought of having my ex-husband dash over to the FedEx office with it but at that point the timing was too close. Something to keep in mind for the future, though -- at least for some things, FedEx is actually much cheaper than UPS.

In any case, the happy ending was that the snowboarding in Breckenridge was terrible -- too warm (mid-40s), too crowded, not enough runs open. So I was glad I didn't bother with any of it. Cy went up the mountain on the gondola with me and my brother, did a little shopping and dining and Netflix-watching like the rest of us,  and otherwise happily stayed in the house reading up on the life of Fidel Castro, not like the rest of us. (I'd have been more likely to read up on Florence Henderson.)

It snowed 5" on the day we left, so as far as I'm concerned, between the cost of renting and the cost of a day pass (I figured together they'd be ~$200/day), we got out of there in the nick of time.  :laugh:

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2016, 10:03:44 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2016, 08:55:04 pm

My plan was to leave it at my brother's in Colorado, because my son doesn't snowboard that much these days anyway so might not bother to go in Minnesota. Or if he did, my brother could always ship it at that point.

And thanks for your offer, Lee!

I found out at the last minute that it would have been much cheaper to transport it via FedEx ground shipping. Who knew?? They would have done it for about $80, they said when I went to the FedEx office in the New Orleans hotel to ship some stuff that was making my suitcase too heavy. I thought of having my ex-husband dash over to the FedEx office with it but at that point the timing was too close. Something to keep in mind for the future, though -- at least for some things, FedEx is actually much cheaper than UPS.

In any case, the happy ending was that the snowboarding in Breckenridge was terrible -- too warm (mid-40s), too crowded, not enough runs open. So I was glad I didn't bother with any of it. Cy went up the mountain on the gondola with me and my brother, did a little shopping and dining and Netflix-watching like the rest of us,  and otherwise happily stayed in the house reading up on the life of Fidel Castro, not like the rest of us. (I'd have been more likely to read up on Florence Henderson.)

It snowed 5" on the day we left, so as far as I'm concerned, between the cost of renting and the cost of a day pass (I figured together they'd be ~$200/day), we got out of there in the nick of time.  :laugh:

Interesting.  :)

How'd it go in NOLA? How was the fellowship?

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Post by: serious crayons on December 03, 2016, 02:34:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2016, 10:03:44 pm

Interesting.  :)

How'd it go in NOLA? How was the fellowship?

Busy and fun, thanks! I got a lot of material to write about, and had a chance to spend time with old friends. The weather was mostly very pleasant (the highs dipped down to about 60 at one point, which was cold for there). I made friends with some of the other fellows, including one with whom I rode the streetcar from one end to the other, which I had never done (though it goes right past my old apartment). I went shopping and visited some excellent restaurants and, in lieu of a snowboard, brought my son a muffaletta the size of a dinner plate.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2016, 03:51:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2016, 02:34:20 pm

In lieu of a snowboard, brought my son a muffaletta the size of a dinner plate.

A whut?  ???

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Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2016, 12:58:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2016, 03:51:28 pm

A whut?  ???

It's a classic New Orleans sandwich -- basically cold cuts, sliced cheese and olive salad. It is literally the size of a dinner plate. Invented at this little hole-in-the wall place called Central Grocery, it's famous in the city and beyond.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2016, 07:16:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 04, 2016, 12:58:33 pm

It's a classic New Orleans sandwich -- basically cold cuts, sliced cheese and olive salad. It is literally the size of a dinner plate. Invented at this little hole-in-the wall place called Central Grocery, it's famous in the city and beyond.

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I never heard of it, but it sure looks good!  :D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2016, 06:25:35 pm

I've got friends who have had muffulettas, and they swear  they're delicious.  I'm not a big fan of olives, so the olive salad is an obstacle for me.  LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2016, 06:29:35 pm

How is everyone here?

I'm doing well,  enjoying having the week off.  I've got the windows decorated,  did shopping, had some maintenance done on the car, and  downloaded a bunch of music for next  week's bowling night.

This weekend I'll be  busy  baking cookies.

:)

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Post by: brianr on December 08, 2016, 06:44:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2016, 06:25:35 pm

I've got friends who have had muffulettas, and they swear  they're delicious.  I'm not a big fan of olives, so the olive salad is an obstacle for me.  LOL

You have Italian heritage and you do not like Olives  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2016, 07:33:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2016, 06:29:35 pm

How is everyone here?

I'm doing well,  enjoying having the week off.  I've got the windows decorated,  did shopping, had some maintenance done on the car, and  downloaded a bunch of music for next  week's bowling night.

This weekend I'll be  busy  baking cookies.

:)

Yeah, where you been, CellarDweller?   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 09, 2016, 10:54:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2016, 06:29:35 pm

This weekend I'll be  busy  baking cookies.

What kind? Not olive cookies, I guess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2016, 11:47:07 pm

Quote from: brian on December 08, 2016, 06:44:19 pm

You have Italian heritage and you do not like Olives  ???

I know, it's strange, right?

Quote from: serious crayons on December 09, 2016, 10:54:11 am

What kind? Not olive cookies, I guess.

Is there such a thing?   :laugh:


I'll be making chocolate chip cookies with three types of chips (dark, milk and white),  peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies, peppermint candy cane cookies, and corn flake wreath cookies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2016, 11:47:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2016, 07:33:09 pm

Yeah, where you been, CellarDweller?   :)

I've been  busy, yo!  but I'm here now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2016, 12:54:57 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2016, 07:33:09 pm

Yeah, where you been, CellarDweller?   :)

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2016, 11:47:39 pm

I've been  busy, yo!  but I'm here now!

Bzzzt! When somebody asks you, "Where you been?" you're supposed to answer, "Here 'n' there."  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 10, 2016, 11:52:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2016, 11:47:07 pm

Is there such a thing?   :laugh:

I'd never heard of them, but now that I mention it I bet they could be good (for those who like olives). I usually make cheese straws -- basically cheddar-flavored shortbread -- which I love. Your cookies sound delicious, but I also like cookies that go well with wine.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 10, 2016, 01:43:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2016, 12:54:57 am

Bzzzt! When somebody asks you, "Where you been?" you're supposed to answer, "Here 'n' there."  :laugh:

My thought exactly!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2016, 06:09:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 10, 2016, 12:54:57 am

Bzzzt! When somebody asks you, "Where you been?" you're supposed to answer, "Here 'n' there."  :laugh:

Ooops, I missed a Brokieism!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 16, 2016, 12:05:20 am

Friend, thought of you today when I saw the back cover of The New Yorker.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 16, 2016, 11:42:19 am

That's some fancy pearl-clutching!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 18, 2016, 06:00:09 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 19, 2016, 09:49:20 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 16, 2016, 11:42:19 am

That's some fancy pearl-clutching!

 ::) What am I saying??


I mean, that's some high class peal-clutching, if you ask me!


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2016, 11:23:28 am

Oh my!  Clutch the pearls!!!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2016, 11:44:43 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

currently at work, but it's a skeleton crew for this time of year.   Almost no traffic coming in, and I'm hoping to leave early today, but we'll see.

I'll peek in later and let ya know if I'm trapped until 4:30 or not.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2017, 05:24:49 pm

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/NYC%20Gathering/NYCGathering037.jpg)

Remember you today Jackie!  I hope you're looking down on us and laughing at our antics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2017, 03:08:39 pm

Well Hello BetterMostians!

:)

whew, things have been busy between work and me getting the stomach bug that's going around.

Not fun.

I kept it off Facebook, because had I put it there, I would've had mom at my door with meds and chicken soup.

:laugh:

Yes, I get she would be trying to help, but when I'm sick, I just want to be left alone either in bed or on the couch.

Things seem to be getting back to an even keel, and my computer is once again accessing Bettermost at work, so I should be here more regularly now.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2017, 04:10:22 pm

We missed you, Chuck!! Those pesky mothers!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 24, 2017, 05:05:47 pm

When I had Norovirus just before New Year's, I would have given ANYTHING if my mother could have still been around to take care of me, make sure I didn't get dehydrated from ... being sick, etc.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2017, 12:00:29 pm

Well Hello BetterMostians!

:)

Happy hump day to you all!   

I think this coming weekend the family is supposed to be getting together for missed birthdays in January.  While I was sick, my family was sick too.  lol  Everyone appears to be back and able to hang out, so I think this weekend is a "go".

The US figure skating National Championships were last weekend, and I really enjoyed watching them,  it's been a few years since they were aired on TV all in the same weekend.   Our world team has been named, and the US World Figure Skating Championships will air on the last weekend of March.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2017, 12:11:39 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2017, 04:10:22 pm

We missed you, Chuck!! Those pesky mothers!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 24, 2017, 05:05:47 pm

When I had Norovirus just before New Year's, I would have given ANYTHING if my mother could have still been around to take care of me, make sure I didn't get dehydrated from ... being sick, etc.

Perhaps I should clarify, especially since I know "you don't know what you've got till it's gone."

I love my mom, but after living with her for 40 some odd years  (43??) I appreciate my privacy.

I still have a key to mom & dad's place, so to be fair, I gave them a spare to my apartment, in case of emergency.

After moving out, I was still having to contend with mom doing my grocery shopping, offering to do laundry,  preparing meals, and other things I was enjoying doing on my own.

I found out mom had been letting herself into my apartment, just to make sure all was "Ok".  She had gone through my mail.  It was at that point I sat her down and told her that by law, my landlord had to give me two days advance notice before coming into my apartment, that they can't just let themselves in at any time, and that goes for her as well.

LOL

I told her if she continued, I'd be forced to take my key back.  She stopped immediately.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2017, 01:19:54 pm

Oh, I got a few scratch off tickets for my bday from the bowling league, I just won $20.00!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 25, 2017, 02:40:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2017, 01:19:54 pm

Oh, I got a few scratch off tickets for my bday from the bowling league, I just won $20.00!

;D

Are you going to invest that in more tickets?  ;D

My dad did that once and ended up the $200.

Title: Message to BetterMost members!!
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2017, 09:18:14 pm

Hiya Bettermost members!

Most of you all know our member Debbie (Deja Vu) who posts here and on DCF. 

Her mother lives in Colorado, and lately her health has not been as well as in the past, so Debbie had been taking trips back and forth between her home in Pa. and Colorado to care for her mom, and help look after the house/property.

Debbie has a brother who lives out-of-state and not able to help, and a sister who lives in Colorado, but had just overcome some of her own health issues, so most (if not all) of the work was falling to Debbie.

Debbie went back to Colorado in September, with plans to stay until the beginning of March.

I received a text from Debbie early this morning.  Her mother's health had continued to deteriorate, and this morning she passed away, peacefully.

That is all the details I have at the moment.  Should Debbie opt to share more information, I will pass it along.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 29, 2017, 01:00:59 am

Thank you for letting us know, Chuck. May she rest in peace.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Meryl on January 29, 2017, 05:48:31 pm

Thank you Chuck. I saw Linda's post on Facebook and wanted to come over to BetterMost to give my condolences to Debbie. I hope she's managing all right and I look forward to seeing her again to give her a hug in person. She was a truly great support to her mom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 29, 2017, 11:50:11 pm

Thank you, Chuck. I don't believe I know Debbie, but if you are in touch with her please pass along my condolences as well.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2017, 10:48:13 am

Hiya Bettermost members!

Very cold Monday here in NJ!  It's only in the 30s, and weatherman is calling for snow, from a covering to a full inch. 

I hope it happens,  it's fun to watch  the snow fall, it looks so peaceful!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 30, 2017, 11:24:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 30, 2017, 10:48:13 am

Very cold Monday here in NJ!  It's only in the 30s

 :laugh: :laugh: Now there are two sentences that would never be uttered in Minnesota in January. Maybe in, say, mid-September.

More like "It's going to be pretty warm today! It's supposed to get up into the 30s!" or "Very cold today! It might not get above zero."

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weatherman is calling for snow, from a covering to a full inch.

 :laugh:  And in these parts, "a covering to a full inch" barely qualifies as a snow forecast. Anything less than three inches is a minor hassle. Four or five is a bit of a pain. But it's six inches and up that I really hate, because then the shoveling becomes a giant, backbreaking ordeal. One winter my son and I had to shovel 18". It took several hours.

Believe me, I'm not defending it. I'd trade climates with you any day. Then maybe I, too, would think of snow as pretty instead of ugggghhhhh .....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 30, 2017, 11:28:32 am

I would post this photo or send it to you, but I don't know how to find it now. I guess I could probably figure it out, but it would be quicker just to describe it.

When I went onto Facebook today, "My memories" was a picture from 3 years ago of the snowbank at the edge of my driveway. It went to the top of the back fence and a couple of feet above the roof of the car. So maybe seven or eight feet.

That was a particularly snowy winter. My driveway really only has one place to pile snow, so I was having to heave shovelfuls up higher than my head.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2017, 12:40:19 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 30, 2017, 11:28:32 am

That was a particularly snowy winter. My driveway really only has one place to pile snow, so I was having to heave shovelfuls up higher than my head.  :P

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2017, 01:27:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 30, 2017, 11:28:32 am

That was a particularly snowy winter. My driveway really only has one place to pile snow, so I was having to heave shovelfuls up higher than my head.  :P

Oh now that sounds fun....NOT!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2017, 12:36:18 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

I think I will be watching more figure skating this weekend.  The European championships were last weekend, but the broadcast times seemed to be all over the place.  I will check my On Demand today and see what I can find.  If they have it listed, I shall make an evening out of it, and pick up some sushi on the way home, and have a great sushi dinner while watching Europeans.

It should give me some idea of what the international field is like that our skaters are up against.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 02, 2017, 05:30:02 pm

I'm sure Sweden wins. Sweden is great. Sweden is fantastic.

Nobody can beat Sweden.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 02, 2017, 08:07:19 pm

Dream on.  Sonja Henie was Norwegian.

"Scandinavian countries tend to be quite good at most winter sports, which is no surprise given their climate; however, no Scandinavian athlete has won a figure skating medal since 1936."

Suck it, Sweden.

---http://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2010/02/where-are-the-good-scandinavian-figure-skaters.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 02, 2017, 09:00:54 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2017, 12:05:09 pm

Well, oh my!

:laugh:

I went to check Paul's source, and followed it up with a look at Wikipedia.  Not the most reliable source, but still had some good info.

While in the early years of figure skating Sweden was a force, after 1936 Sweden dropped off the medal podium, and hasn't returned.

The first Olympic champion in men's figure skating  was Ulrich Salchow of Sweden, creator of the Salchow jump.

The Salchow is a figure skating jump with a takeoff from a back inside edge of one foot. The rotation in the air is made in the direction of the curve of the take-off edge. The landing is made on the back outside edge of the foot opposite the one used for take-off. One or more rotations may be made in the air.

(http://www.iceskate.net/skate%20images/salchow_demo.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 03, 2017, 04:23:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 02, 2017, 08:07:19 pm

Dream on.  Sonja Henie was Norwegian.

"Scandinavian countries tend to be quite good at most winter sports, which is no surprise given their climate; however, no Scandinavian athlete has won a figure skating medal since 1936."

Suck it, Sweden.

---http://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2010/02/where-are-the-good-scandinavian-figure-skaters.html

Pfuii, what a load of crap.

I don't acknowledge those "facts".

Sweden is best, everyone knows that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 03, 2017, 04:43:01 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 03, 2017, 04:23:48 pm

Pfuii, what a load of crap.

I don't acknowledge those "facts".

Sweden is best, everyone knows that!

Oh great, another afficionado of alternative facts.  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 03, 2017, 04:45:23 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 03, 2017, 04:43:01 pm

Oh great, another afficionado of alternative facts.  :-X

Only when it suits me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 03, 2017, 04:46:26 pm

Besides, ABBA is Swedish!

Enuff said.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2017, 01:17:35 am

Quote from: Sason on February 03, 2017, 04:46:26 pm

Besides, ABBA is Swedish!

Enuff said.

Desperation, thy name is Sweden.

Go fry up some herring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2017, 03:24:11 am

Have some lutefisk.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 04, 2017, 12:05:25 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 03, 2017, 04:43:01 pm

Oh great, another afficionado of alternative facts.  :-X

 :laugh: :laugh:

A couple of years ago I took an internet quiz that purported to reveal what country you "should" be living in. The questions all asked how much you trusted various institutions: police, churches, schools, the court system, etc. All of my answers indicated minimal trust.

The conclusion: I should live in Sweden. I was never sure if it meant that's because Swedes feel similarly suspicious, or because if you're suspicious of all of those things in the U.S., you'll feel much better about them in Sweden.

While the latter is undoubtedly true, I'm sorry to say I won't be emigrating because the climate in Stockholm is actually colder and darker than in Minneapolis.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2017, 01:48:00 pm

lmao!

The things that are discussed on this blog!  I love it!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 04, 2017, 04:33:49 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 04, 2017, 01:17:35 am

Desperation, thy name is Sweden.

Go fry up some herring.

(http://receptfavoriter.se/sites/default/files/765-stekt_stromming_fylld_med_dill_och_kaviar_500x380.jpg)



Or maybe you prefer this?

(https://bertillind.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/lever_stekt_web.jpg?w=500&h=357)

So yummy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 04, 2017, 04:36:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2017, 03:24:11 am

Have some lutefisk.

(http://www.krav.se/sites/default/files/liten_lutfisk.jpg)

I've tried it only once. When I was 12. Don't even remember if I liked it or not.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 04, 2017, 04:39:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2017, 12:05:25 pm

I'm sorry to say I won't be emigrating because the climate in Stockholm is actually colder and darker than in Minneapolis.

That may be true, but, quite opposite to what most Stockholmians think, there's plenty of Sweden outside of Stockholm!

Where I live, Malmö, the winters are not very cold, compared to Northern Sweden. We don't have below zero temps very often any more.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 04, 2017, 05:24:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 04, 2017, 04:39:47 pm

That may be true, but, quite opposite to what most Stockholmians think, there's plenty of Sweden outside of Stockholm!

Where I live, Malmö, the winters are not very cold, compared to Northern Sweden. We don't have below zero temps very often any more.

Then maybe it's more comparable to Minnesota? I just picked Stockholm so I could narrow it down to a city. Our below-zero temps have decreased, too. The weather guy here was lamenting in his blog today how mild the winters have become compared to how they used to be. I don't mind that trend at all!

I know it's bad for the planet as a whole, but global warming has been a benefit to the Minnesota climate.   ::)

Oh wait, I just realized -- when you said "below-zero temps" were you speaking in celsius? In other words, what would be 32 degrees Fahrenheit? In that case, it's much warmer there than here! I'm on my way!  :laugh:

P.S. As you may know, Minnesota's original settlers were mostly Swedes (also quite a few Norwegians and some Germans). So I've had lutefisk twice, both as an adult. It's really bland, so the first time I thought it was OK. The second time, there was something in the flavor that made me wish I hadn't eaten it.

In some of the rural parts of Minnesota, the accent sounds kind of Swedish. Well, you may or may not have detected that if you've ever seen Fargo, either the movie or the TV show, though that takes the accents to an extreme.

I myself am not of Swedish descent. My folks was Iowans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2017, 05:29:47 pm

You might check out Goteborg. It's farther south than Stockholm.

At least, since you're from Minnesota, if you moved to Sweden you'd already be used to living surrounded by Lutherans.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 04, 2017, 07:33:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2017, 05:24:59 pm

Then maybe it's more comparable to Minnesota? I just picked Stockholm so I could narrow it down to a city. Our below-zero temps have decreased, too. The weather guy here was lamenting in his blog today how mild the winters have become compared to how they used to be. I don't mind that trend at all!

I know it's bad for the planet as a whole, but global warming has been a benefit to the Minnesota climate.   ::)

Oh wait, I just realized -- when you said "below-zero temps" were you speaking in celsius? In other words, what would be 32 degrees Fahrenheit? In that case, it's much warmer there than here! I'm on my way!  :laugh:

P.S. As you may know, Minnesota's original settlers were mostly Swedes (also quite a few Norwegians and some Germans). So I've had lutefisk twice, both as an adult. It's really bland, so the first time I thought it was OK. The second time, there was something in the flavor that made me wish I hadn't eaten it.

In some of the rural parts of Minnesota, the accent sounds kind of Swedish. Well, you may or may not have detected that if you've ever seen Fargo, either the movie or the TV show, though that takes the accents to an extreme.

I myself am not of Swedish descent. My folks was Iowans.

Yes, I was talking Celcius. You have to get used to that when you move here!  ;D
Also metric, and proper way of writing dates.

OTOH, you'll get sick leave and vacation! Not bad, eh? Health care is a given, I suppose I don't even have to mention it.

Malmö is in the very very south of Sweden, so it's the warmes you get. Not that our winters are much fun anyway, it's usually wet and grey.

I haven't seen Fargo, but it's interesting about the accent.

One of the most classic and loved book series in Sweden is Utvandrarna (The Emmigrants) by Vilhelm Moberg. It's the story of the impoverished Swedes who left for America back in the 1800s. They settled in Minnesota and built their life there.
Vilhelm Moberg did extensive research in America as part of the writing process.

It's been filmed with Max von Sydow and Liv Ullman in the main roles.
And made into a musical by no less than Björn and Benny of ABBA fame.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 04, 2017, 07:46:52 pm

Here's a little taste of the accent in "Fargo".  Youbectha.  Yeah.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAVuE524Gk[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 05, 2017, 07:32:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 04, 2017, 07:46:52 pm

Here's a little taste of the accent in "Fargo".  Youbectha.  Yeah.

For the record, people here don't really talk like that.

I always assumed we talked exactly like newscasters (i.e., accentless) until I moved to New Orleans and people pointed out that I have an unusual way of pronouncing O's. Like, Minnesooohhhta instead of Minneseeuuta, which is the way West and East Coast residents would pronounce it, in my experience.

In farming areas or even some of the more working-class Minneapolis neighborhoods, the accent is vaguely similar to the one in Fargo but definitely not that extreme.

And Northeastern Minnesota, a mining as opposed to farming area, was settled by Serbs and Croatians, so the accent is a little different there. Marge Gunderson, Frances McDormand's character in Fargo, is from Brainerd, MN, which is closer to the Northeastern part, so it's even less accurate. But of course the Coens must know all this.

The most accurate part of Fargo is the kinds of things people say. Like when William H. Macy meets his father-in-law in a coffee shop and realizes his whole life is crumbling, then on his way out the hostess asks how everything was and he goes, "Oh, fine, just fine" or something like that. That's very Minnesotan.

Quote from: Sason on February 04, 2017, 07:33:13 pm

Yes, I was talking Celcius. You have to get used to that when you move here!  ;D

No problem! To find out the "real" temperature, you just double the number and add 32.  :laugh:

Quote

Also metric, and proper way of writing dates.

I could get used to both, since they're logical ways of doing those things.

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OTOH, you'll get sick leave and vacation! Not bad, eh? Health care is a given, I suppose I don't even have to mention it.

I do have sick leave and vacation in one of my jobs, but not the other (one is a staff job, the other is a "self-employed contract job").

My health care premiums, however, are set to go up to something like $470 a month this year, with a $6,500 deductible. And they'd be $626 a month if the governor of Minnesota hadn't approved money for insurance companies to offer a 25 percent rebate for people who don't qualify for tax credits under Obamacare. I think a lot of people in other states are just screwed.

So yes, please keep an eye out for job openings for English-speaking non-native journalists and I'll be ready to start packing!  :)

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One of the most classic and loved book series in Sweden is Utvandrarna (The Emmigrants) by Vilhelm Moberg. It's the story of the impoverished Swedes who left for America back in the 1800s. They settled in Minnesota and built their life there.
Vilhelm Moberg did extensive research in America as part of the writing process.

It's been filmed with Max von Sydow and Liv Ullman in the main roles.
And made into a musical by no less than Björn and Benny of ABBA fame.

That's a beloved book here, too. I saw the movie years ago -- in the theater!! I have not seen the musical, though.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2017, 08:09:00 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 05, 2017, 07:32:51 pm

For the record, people here don't really talk like that.

Ok, and the Swedes don't sound like the Swedish Chef.

:laugh:

Oh, wait....they don't?    Ok...nevermind!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2017, 11:26:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 05, 2017, 07:32:51 pm

I always assumed we talked exactly like newscasters (i.e., accentless) until I moved to New Orleans and people pointed out that I have an unusual way of pronouncing O's. Like, Minnesooohhhta instead of Minneseeuuta, which is the way West and East Coast residents would pronounce it, in my experience.

Hunh?  ???  Who have you been talking to from "back here" who pronounces it like that? I've never heard anyone "back here" pronounce it any other way than with a long "o."  We don't draw out the "o," but we definitely pronounce it to rhyme with the "o" in "soda" or "Coke."

In fact, rather than pronouncing the "o" in a funny way, I know more people who would make the "t" sound like a "d," so that it comes out sounding like "Minnesoda." Actually, that "e" more often than not ends up sounding like an "a," so it comes out sounding like "Minnasoda."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2017, 11:29:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2017, 08:09:00 pm

Ok, and the Swedes don't sound like the Swedish Chef.

:laugh:

Oh, wait....they don't?    Ok...nevermind!

Euuuf-dah.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 06, 2017, 11:17:07 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2017, 11:26:07 pm

Hunh?  ???  Who have you been talking to from "back here" who pronounces it like that? I've never heard anyone "back here" pronounce it any other way than with a long "o."  We don't draw out the "o," but we definitely pronounce it to rhyme with the "o" in "soda" or "Coke."

I'm not really spelling it right. The pronunciation eludes spelling.

The people I'm thinking of are primarily editors at East Coast publications and some Californians I've known. Some are probably graduates of fancy schools, which might make a difference.

They don't draw out the O. And it doesn't help to say they pronounce it with a long O -- that's just how they pronounce long O's.

But whereas a Minnesotan would pronounce it with a totally round mouth, the Easterners I'm thinking of say it as if they're putting a little bit of an E into the O, maybe pronouncing the O with slightly more pursed lips, almost putting a a little "eeewww" ino it.

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In fact, rather than pronouncing the "o" in a funny way, I know more people who would make the "t" sound like a "d," so that it comes out sounding like "Minnesoda." Actually, that "e" more often than not ends up sounding like an "a," so it comes out sounding like "Minnasoda."

That's just when we have a cold!  :laugh:  Actually, no, I probably soften the T a little bit myself. I wouldn't say it with a really crisp, audible T. So it probably does sound a little like "soda."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 06, 2017, 11:41:45 am

I did a quick search for examples and found this:

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Upper Midwestern English

This is the dialect that was made famous by the film “Fargo.” It is mostly heard in Minnesota, North Dakota and a few areas in Iowa. It is related to the Great Lakes dialect, although with some substantial differences.

Prominent Features:

    The vowel sound in goat is often a strong monopthong, becoming IPA go:t (i.e. “gawwwt”).
    The prosody (musicality) of the dialect is often influenced by the various Germanic languages that were spoken in the region well into the Twentieth-Century.
    Most other features are fairly similar to Great Lakes English, with some difference depending on the specific region.

Accent Samples:

former Gov. Jesse Ventura:
[youtube=425,350]

&feature=related[/youtube]

The YouTube clip is 10 minutes long, but you only have to listen to a minute or two to get the idea. Jesse's accent maybe is a little more extreme than most (I don't think I talk like that, for example), but it's not to Fargo proportions.

Maybe the part about "goat" having a strong monophthong gets at it. The Coastal version I'm thinking of maybe has a very faint subtle dipthong.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2017, 12:06:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 06, 2017, 11:17:07 am

The people I'm thinking of are primarily editors at East Coast publications and some Californians I've known. Some are probably graduates of fancy schools, which might make a difference.

Could be.

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But whereas a Minnesotan would pronounce it with a totally round mouth, the Easterners I'm thinking of say it as if they're putting a little bit of an E into the O, maybe pronouncing the O with slightly more pursed lips, almost putting a a little "eeewww" into it.

Well, I think perhaps I'm beginning to get at what you're saying, but when I try to pronounce it "with a totally round mouth" it comes out sounding like what I would say has a bit of an "aw" in it, like Inger Stevens in the Sixties sitcom version of The Farmer's Daughter (I've never seen the Loretta Young movie). (According to Wikipedia, Stevens was born in Stockholm.)

But I'm not getting the "eeewww." I've never heard anybody anywhere say "Minnesewta."

Accents can vary so much. I once heard a docent in Colonial Williamsburg pronounce "house" as "hoose." I later heard someone say that pronunciation was the way they say it in Charles City County, Virginia, which is on the James River between Williamsburg and Richmond.

In GWTW, where there is talk of Scarlett going to stay with her Robillard kin in Charleston, MM writes that in Lowland South Carolina they pronounce "house" as "hoose."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2017, 10:06:38 am

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

Got to work on the earlier side, due to the rain that hitting the area.  Weather  here is supposed to be crazy the next few days!!!

Hope everyone else is doing well!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 07, 2017, 10:36:20 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2017, 12:06:30 pm

Accents can vary so much.

I know! There are at least three different accents in Minnesota alone, two or three in New Orleans.

In trying to figure out the oo ew thing yesterday I looked up Amy Wallace on YouTube. She does great those tutorials of different accents. She's really good, but when it comes to the U.S. my suspicion is she doesn't break it down much further than maybe Southern, Western, probably a few different upper East Coast ones, Chicago and then Midwest in general.

Unfortunately, the videoI found wasn't even that nuanced. I think it was more like, "how to speak American" for non-American English speakers -- so basically newscasterspeak. Hugh Laurie might have found it useful preparing to play House.

She's the first one I ever heard talk about the Mid-Atlantic accent, which I had noticed in old movies and Twilight-Zone-era TV shows, but never in real life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2017, 11:15:35 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 07, 2017, 10:36:20 am

I know! There are at least three different accents in Minnesota alone, two or three in New Orleans.

In trying to figure out the oo ew thing yesterday I looked up Amy Wallace on YouTube. She does great those tutorials of different accents. She's really good, but when it comes to the U.S. my suspicion is she doesn't break it down much further than maybe Southern, Western, probably a few different upper East Coast ones, Chicago and then Midwest in general.

Unfortunately, the video I found wasn't even that nuanced. I think it was more like, "how to speak American" for non-American English speakers -- so basically newscasterspeak. Hugh Laurie might have found it useful preparing to play House.

She's the first one I ever heard talk about the Mid-Atlantic accent, which I had noticed in old movies and Twilight-Zone-era TV shows, but never in real life.

One of my favorite TV hunks is the Australian actor Alex O'Loughlin (currently plays Steve McGarrett in the reboot of Hawaii Five-O). I've seen him in three different series, plus some guest roles, and in all of them I think he sounds like a thug from Chicago--not that I know any thugs from Chicago.  ::)

Currently I'm watching the series Mercy Street on PBS (about a Union Army hospital in an appropriated hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1862). I've seen one writer remark that the Southern accents seem to vary even within one family--the Greens, who own the hotel that has been taken over for the hospital. I noticed that myself. I checked IMDb, and the series does have a "dialect coach," but it still seems to me that one of the daughters in the family is laying on the accent with a trowel, like a stereotypical Southern Belle, and I've wondered if any of the accents in the family are correct for Northern Virginia. Then, in this past Sunday's episode, two of the regular characters encountered a family of Quakers. If memory serves, the Quakers didn't have any Southern accent at all--yet they were Virginians!

And I'm glad I don't speak like a native Philadelphian. ... The natives around here seem to put a very nasal "a" before an "o" or an "ou," so that, for example, "house" comes out sounding like "haouse." Sounds awful. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2017, 02:22:19 pm

accents are funny!

I've been told numerous times that I have a Pennsylvania accent (even though I don't spend much time there, my grandparents and parents were from Pa. originally).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 08, 2017, 09:28:18 pm

OK, I have another idea to explain the O thing.

How might an American pronounce "eau" as in eau de toilette? Or how do you think of, say, Julie Andrews pronouncing O?

Take those pronunciations, dial them back a bit, and then compare them to how the giant in Jack and the Bean Stalk would say "Fo" as in "Fe, Fi, Fo, Fum!"

That's a little bit like the difference between a Coastal O and a Minnesota O.

Believe me, I was completely unaware of this myself, until a friend in New Orleans told me that a coworker was marveling over my accent (which again, seriously, is not particularly strong!). "Did you get how she says 'Minnesoooohhhhhta?" was the comment. That's when I started to notice there was another way to pronounce that vowel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 08, 2017, 11:22:35 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 08, 2017, 09:28:18 pm

OK, I have another idea to explain the O thing.

How might an American pronounce "eau" as in eau de toilette? Or how do you think of, say, Julie Andrews pronouncing O?

Take those pronunciations, dial them back a bit, and then compare them to how the giant in Jack and the Bean Stalk would say "Fo" as in "Fe, Fi, Fo, Fum!"

That's a little bit like the difference between a Coastal O and a Minnesota O.

Believe me, I was completely unaware of this myself, until a friend in New Orleans told me that a coworker was marveling over my accent (which again, seriously, is not particularly strong!). "Did you get how she says 'Minnesoooohhhhhta?" was the comment. That's when I started to notice there was another way to pronounce that vowel.

Well, after five years of junior high and high school French, I pronounce eau as an English long o, because that's how we were taught to pronounce it, and I pronounce what the Giant says exactly the same way.

When Julie Andrews sings Do, Re, Mi in The Sound of Music, I hear a bit of an a in the o.

When I read your Minnesoooohhhhhta, I hear Marge Gunderson. ...  :-\ Of course, it's been a long time since I last saw Fargo.  :-\

I remember from the barbecue. I wouldn't say you have an accent.

Ya think Chuck is tired of us hogging his blog with this topic?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 10, 2017, 12:06:13 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 08, 2017, 11:22:35 pm

Well, after five years of junior high and high school French, I pronounce eau as an English long o, because that's how we were taught to pronounce it, and I pronounce what the Giant says exactly the same way.

The way we were taught was to shape your mouth like O but actually say E. Or was that for U, as in tu?

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When I read your Minnesoooohhhhhta, I hear Marge Gunderson. ...  :-\ Of course, it's been a long time since I last saw Fargo.  :-\

Yes, Marge does an extreme version of how Minnesotans do it. And by the way, Fargo the TV show on FX is pretty good..

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Ya think Chuck is tired of us hogging his blog with this topic?  ;D

Possibly. But Chuck is very kind and tolerant of conversational detours.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2017, 10:14:55 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 10, 2017, 12:06:13 am

The way we were taught was to shape your mouth like O but actually say E. Or was that for U, as in tu?

It's been a long time, of course, but that doesn't sound familiar to me for either word.  :(

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Yes, Marge does an extreme version of how Minnesotans do it. And by the way, Fargo the TV show on FX is pretty good...

Somehow, I'm happy to know that about Marge. Oh, yaaa.  ;D

I've heard that about the FX series, too.

Now I really want to see that movie again!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2017, 11:07:28 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 10, 2017, 12:06:13 am

Possibly. But Chuck is very kind and tolerant of conversational detours.  :)

I enjoy them, so don't worry about stopping!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 11, 2017, 01:30:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2017, 11:07:28 am

I enjoy them, so don't worry about stopping!

Thanks, Chuck!  :)

Yeah, I think Fargo the TV show is pretty good. I hate-watched Season 1. The production values were good, the acting was good, the cinematography was good, but it portrayed Minnesotans as people who talked funny and, with the exception of one character, were dim-witted unsophisticated idiots.

The second season didn't have that problem. It featured at least six or seven very smart and skillful Minnesotans (who talked funny).

I think you both would like it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2017, 07:05:43 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 04, 2017, 07:46:52 pm

Here's a little taste of the accent in "Fargo".  Youbectha.  Yeah.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAVuE524Gk[/youtube]

Well, they don't sound one bit of Swedish to me.

Just like....really really stupid. Yeah.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2017, 07:22:22 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 05, 2017, 07:32:51 pm

For the record, people here don't really talk like that.

Thats's a relief to hear!  ;D

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No problem! To find out the "real" temperature, you just double the number and add 32.  :laugh:

Piece of cake!  ;D

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My health care premiums, however, are set to go up to something like $470 a month this year, with a $6,500 deductible. And they'd be $626 a month if the governor of Minnesota hadn't approved money for insurance companies to offer a 25 percent rebate for people who don't qualify for tax credits under Obamacare. I think a lot of people in other states are just screwed.

I don't really understand one word of this  (please don't bother to explain it to me, I have enough problems as it is  ;D), but I'm sure you'll find the Swedish system a lot cheaper and a lot easier.

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So yes, please keep an eye out for job openings for English-speaking non-native journalists and I'll be ready to start packing!  :)

Will do!  ;)

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That's a beloved book here, too. I saw the movie years ago -- in the theater!! I have not seen the musical, though.

That's interesting. I didn't know the books were even translated to English, let alone read and loved.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2017, 07:25:35 pm

From the musical Kristina från Duvemåla by Björn and Benny.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2idVI73ais[/youtube]

The song is Kristina talking to and questioning God, trying to reassure herself that he exists despite her doubts.

The lyrics are translated to English.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2017, 07:27:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2017, 08:09:00 pm

Ok, and the Swedes don't sound like the Swedish Chef.

:laugh:

Oh, wait....they don't?    Ok...nevermind!

(http://www.silvertree.se/807-thickbox/parlhalsband-simply-pearls-3-rader-8mm-st-n0083.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2017, 07:28:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 05, 2017, 11:29:21 pm

Euuuf-dah.

Proper spelling: Usch då.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2017, 12:08:32 pm

Oh, freezing rain yesterday for the morning and afternoon, but it stopped later and melted.  Laundry is done and I'm ready for the week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2017, 10:39:59 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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how is everyone doing today?

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Trying to do something silly at work!   Looking for large pics of classic Super Friends Valentine's, and giving them out as a joke.

How is everyone else?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 14, 2017, 11:43:42 am

Quote from: Sason on February 12, 2017, 07:28:53 pm

Proper spelling: Usch då.  :laugh:

In Minnesota, where it's a common but kind of folksy term, we spell it uff-da.

I can see why you don't think Marge Gunderson sounds Swedish. She's from northeastern Minnesota, a mining area where the accent is influenced by people from Serbia and Croatia, so it's a little different -- not that people there sound like Marge, either. Really, hardly anybody does.

But people in Northwestern Minnesota, a farming area a long way from big cities, sound just faintly Swedish. You might not pick up on it, though, because you'd have less of a regular American-English base to compare it to, if that makes sense.

The Coen Brothers grew up in Minnesota, so I'm sure they know the Fargo accents are ridiculous. They even made people in Minneapolis talk like that. I think it's one of their little jokes.

But they made another movie called A Serious Man that's set in Minnesota -- the suburbs of Minneapolis. I don't know that they ever explicitly mention the location in the movie but that's where they filmed it, near where they grew up. And in that movie, nobody talks even remotely like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2017, 01:12:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 14, 2017, 11:43:42 am

In Minnesota, where it's a common but kind of folksy term, we spell it uff-da.

I think that's the spelling used on the Web site oldlutheran.org. The site has entire separate sections on uff-da, lutefisk, and lefse. It also has a humor section featuring "Ole and Lena" jokes. (Personally I prefer the section on "You might be a Lutheran if," as in, "You might be a Lutheran if the only pew open is the front one, so you volunteer to shovel the sidewalk," or, "You might be a Lutheran if you forget to put water in the baptismal font, but not in the coffeemaker.")

I figure whoever runs the site must be from Minnesota and so feels free to make fun of Minnesota Swedes--because he probably is one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 14, 2017, 05:41:24 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 14, 2017, 11:43:42 am

In Minnesota, where it's a common but kind of folksy term, we spell it uff-da.

You mean that very Swedish expression is actually in use over there? That's interesting, I didn't know that. I wonder how y'all pronounce it?

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But people in Northwestern Minnesota, a farming area a long way from big cities, sound just faintly Swedish. You might not pick up on it, though, because you'd have less of a regular American-English base to compare it to, if that makes sense.

Of course it makes sense.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 15, 2017, 10:20:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2017, 01:12:53 pm

I think that's the spelling used on the Web site oldlutheran.org. The site has entire separate sections on uff-da, lutefisk, and lefse. It also has a humor section featuring "Ole and Lena" jokes. (Personally I prefer the section on "You might be a Lutheran if," as in, "You might be a Lutheran if the only pew open is the front one, so you volunteer to shovel the sidewalk," or, "You might be a Lutheran if you forget to put water in the baptismal font, but not in the coffeemaker.")

I figure whoever runs the site must be from Minnesota and so feels free to make fun of Minnesota Swedes--because he probably is one.

Yeah, all of that sounds totally Minnesotan. It's an increasingly dated stereotype of Minnesota, which for example now has the highest population of Somalis outside Somalia. But it's the traditional one.

Quote from: Sason on February 14, 2017, 05:41:24 pm

I wonder how y'all pronounce it?

OOF-duh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2017, 11:52:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2017, 10:39:59 am

Trying to do something silly at work!   Looking for large pics of classic Super Friends Valentine's, and giving them out as a joke.

Did you find any?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 11:49:20 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 15, 2017, 10:20:07 pm

Yeah, all of that sounds totally Minnesotan. It's an increasingly dated stereotype of Minnesota, which for example now has the highest population of Somalis outside Somalia. But it's the traditional one.


OOF-duh.

This was said on NYC Radio today,  one of the djs is originally from Wisconsin.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 11:55:22 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2017, 11:52:26 pm

Did you find any?

Why, yes!  Yes I did!  ;laugh:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Val%201.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 11:57:01 am

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Val%202.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 11:57:42 am

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Val%203.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 12:10:22 pm

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/BlueWorkBoots/Val%204.jpg)

When I printed them out, they took up a full sheet of paper  (8 1/2 X 11), so they were a nice size, I just cut them out and passed them out.

One funny note, whoever designed these was familiar with the DC Comics universe, and put actual pairs together on the Valentines.

The one with Aquaman riding a large seahorse also features a woman in green, named Mera.  She was Aquaman's wife.

The one with Green Arrow shows him with a blond woman in blue/black.  That is Black Canary, they never married, but were a long-term monogamous couple in the comics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 16, 2017, 12:22:33 pm

The images don't show up here at work. I hope I can see them at home tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 12:39:51 pm

I'm sure you will.  Sometimes work will block Photobucket images.  That could be the issue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 16, 2017, 01:16:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 12:39:51 pm

I'm sure you will.  Sometimes work will block Photobucket images.  That could be the issue.

Oh, I know it is. All "sharing" and social media sites are blocked for security reasons. Plus, I've mentioned numerous times over the years, I can't check my AOL e-mail from work because the Web site is blocked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 16, 2017, 06:13:22 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 15, 2017, 10:20:07 pm

OOF-duh.

Well, I guess that's the best that can be expected from non-Swedes....  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 16, 2017, 07:37:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 15, 2017, 11:52:26 pm

Did you find any?

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 16, 2017, 11:55:22 am

Why, yes!  Yes I did!  ;laugh:

They're cute!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 17, 2017, 10:49:56 am

Chuck, those valentines are adorable. You must be the most popular guy in the office.  :D


Re photobucket: I long ago stopped using it to post photos here. I just post them directly from the sites. Isn't the main roblem that the photos might not show up or, if they do, that eventually their locations could change and they'll disappear? That may pose a problem when future generations write the history of BetterMost, but for now it saves a few steps. Or am I breaking some rule of the internet?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 17, 2017, 11:07:46 am

Quote from: Sason on February 16, 2017, 06:13:22 pm

Well, I guess that's the best that can be expected from non-Swedes....  ;) ;D

I never say it (like I said, my folks was from Iowa), but if you teach me the proper pronunciation, maybe I'll start. I'll go around saying it in a Swedish accent and confusing everyone, and whenever I hear anyone pronounce it the Minnesota way I'll snootily correct them!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2017, 11:09:46 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

TGIF!!   :)

Tonight I'll be watching some figure skating, tomorrow will be shopping and then dinner in NYC with the Brokies!  :)

Sunday will be laundry, and rest, and Monday just a relax day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2017, 11:12:11 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 17, 2017, 10:49:56 am

Re photobucket: I long ago stopped using it to post photos here. I just post them directly from the sites. Isn't the main roblem that the photos might not show up or, if they do, that eventually their locations could change and they'll disappear? That may pose a problem when future generations write the history of BetterMost, but for now it saves a few steps. Or am I breaking some rule of the internet?

Well, this is my understanding, but I could be wrong.

If you link a picture directly from another site, you are causing them to use more bandwidth,  which affects how their site works, and can cost them money.

If you link from Photobucket,  the site is dedicated to hosting pics, so if you post a pic you find from  Photobucket, you are not affecting another site's bandwidth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 17, 2017, 05:14:46 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 17, 2017, 11:07:46 am

I never say it (like I said, my folks was from Iowa), but if you teach me the proper pronunciation, maybe I'll start. I'll go around saying it in a Swedish accent and confusing everyone, and whenever I hear anyone pronounce it the Minnesota way I'll snootily correct them!  :laugh:

I'll be happy to!  ;D
Problem is, you have to hear it, coz the 'sch'-sound doesn't exist in English.
I've googled for it, but can't find anywhere you can listen to it  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 18, 2017, 12:18:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 17, 2017, 05:14:46 pm

I'll be happy to!  ;D
Problem is, you have to hear it, coz the 'sch'-sound doesn't exist in English.
I've googled for it, but can't find anywhere you can listen to it  :(

I just yesterday learned that ceviche should be pronounced like se-BEE-chay. So now I can be authentic about that.

We have a "sch" sound, but I can't imagine how it would fit into uff-dah.

Of course, English being confusing as it is, our "sch" can be pronounced K like in school, SH like in the name Fisch, and maybe some others.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 18, 2017, 02:27:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2017, 11:12:11 am

Well, this is my understanding, but I could be wrong.

If you link a picture directly from another site, you are causing them to use more bandwidth,  which affects how their site works, and can cost them money.

If you link from Photobucket,  the site is dedicated to hosting pics, so if you post a pic you find from  Photobucket, you are not affecting another site's bandwidth.

Good point, Chuck. I think you're right, or at least that was the case back when we all started using Photobucket. Photos are so widely shared these days I don't know if it's still as much of a factor, but in any case I decided I don't care if it's a big commercial site.

If it's a smaller, more struggling operation, I'll try to be sensitive to this in the future.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 18, 2017, 05:04:18 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 18, 2017, 12:18:13 pm

I just yesterday learned that ceviche should be pronounced like se-BEE-chay. So now I can be authentic about that.

We have a "sch" sound, but I can't imagine how it would fit into uff-dah.

Of course, English being confusing as it is, our "sch" can be pronounced K like in school, SH like in the name Fisch, and maybe some others.

The "sch" is pronounced differently depending on where in Sweden you're from. In northern Sweden it's pronounced almost like "sh" in English fish, but in southern Sweden where I live the sound is very different and not like any sound existing in English.

If you put your lips in a kissing position, and blow out air between them, you'll get a little taste of what the sound is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2017, 06:41:17 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 18, 2017, 05:04:18 pm

If you put your lips in a kissing position, and blow out air between them, you'll get a little taste of what the sound is.

Eww. I just tried that. Sounds gross.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 19, 2017, 07:12:38 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 18, 2017, 05:04:18 pm

If you put your lips in a kissing position, and blow out air between them, you'll get a little taste of what the sound is.

If I do that, spit comes out.  :laugh:

Sorry, I don't mean to make fun of your language -- I'm probably just doing it wrong. Wish there were an audio function at BetterMost!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 19, 2017, 07:28:56 pm

OK, here are a bunch of pronunciations I found online:

This one makes no sense at all:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82CuWG4K80E[/youtube]


This one's kind of gross:
http://vimeo.com/4154529 (http://vimeo.com/4154529)


Here's a Minnesotan going on way too long about it. It's a classic Minnesota pronunciation of the word -- in fact, she has a pretty standard Minnesota accent in general -- but the weird thing is, I don't feel like she defines "uff-da" properly, at least not the way it's used here. She describes it as an expression of strong feelings, positive or negative, like "Yee-hah!!" or "Shit!" But actually, I feel like people here use it in milder circumstances, something like "Wow." "It's supposed to snow six inches on Saturday." "Uff-da!" or "I'm having the entire family for Thanksgiving, so I'll be cooking for 18 people." "Uff-da!"
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8uebax5eX4[/youtube]


And finally, here's the most useful one; you can scroll down a list and hear how to pronounce uff-da in every language. But would, say, an Italian person ever even say uff-da?
http://www.pronouncekiwi.com/Uff-da (http://www.pronouncekiwi.com/Uff-da)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2017, 07:35:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2017, 06:41:17 pm

Eww. I just tried that. Sounds gross.  :(

Then you probably didn't do it right!  ;D 8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2017, 07:37:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 19, 2017, 07:12:38 pm

If I do that, spit comes out.  :laugh:

Sorry, I don't mean to make fun of your language -- I'm probably just doing it wrong. Wish there were an audio function at BetterMost!

Well, since we don't spit while talking, you must have done it wrong!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 19, 2017, 07:44:25 pm

Sorry to say, none of all those pronounciations were correct.

Especially not the first one!  :laugh:

I didn't listen to all the different languages, just the two Swedish examples, but they weren't correct either.

Usch då, or just usch, means yikes, or yuck. You say it about something disgusting or gross.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2017, 07:46:40 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 19, 2017, 07:12:38 pm

If I do that, spit comes out.  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Notice how she blames us for doing it wrong?

As if we don't know how to kiss and blow air?

Maybe they kiss differently in Sweden?

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2017, 07:56:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 19, 2017, 07:28:56 pm

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8uebax5eX4[/youtube]

The video "You are a Norwegian if" is pretty good, too.  :D

Even though she does have a British accent.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 20, 2017, 03:59:36 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2017, 07:46:40 pm

:laugh:

Notice how she blames up for doing it wrong?

As if we don't know how to kiss and blow air?

Maybe they kiss differently in Sweden?

 :laugh:

I did notice that!

I consider it a serious assault on the Swedish language and all things Swedish!  >:(

I tell you, she will no longer be allowed at IKEA (which y'all pronounce wrong, btw), or listen to ABBA!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2017, 04:34:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 20, 2017, 03:59:36 pm

I tell you, she will no longer be allowed at IKEA (which y'all pronounce wrong, btw), or listen to ABBA!

ABBA is a Swedish plot to turn American brains mushier than they already are, and Ikea is a Swedish plot to undermine the United States.

But we have nothing to worry about. The Donald is going to build a wall around Sweden, and make the Swedes pay for it. ...  8)

 ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 20, 2017, 05:34:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2017, 04:34:13 pm

ABBA is a Swedish plot to turn American brains mushier than they already are, and Ikea is a Swedish plot to undermine the United States.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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But we have nothing to worry about. The Donald is going to build a wall around Sweden, and make the Swedes pay for it. ...  8)

 ;)

A wall around Sweden??!!??  :o :o

Where are all the Norwegians gonna shop for cheap groceries and alcohol if there's a wall around Sweden??
And where are all the Danes gonna find affordable living??

Methinks he must rethink that plan....

OTOH, if there's a wall around Sweden, it may protect us against false accusations of terrorist attacks that never happened....   ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2017, 06:13:37 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 20, 2017, 05:34:37 pm

A wall around Sweden??!!??  :o :o

Where are all the Norwegians gonna shop for cheap groceries and alcohol if there's a wall around Sweden??
And where are all the Danes gonna find affordable living??

 :laugh:  :laugh:

Quote

Methinks he must rethink that plan....

OTOH, if there's a wall around Sweden, it may protect us against false accusations of terrorist attacks that never happened....   ::) ::)

 :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2017, 09:34:01 pm

lmao!   My blog has certainly had some diverse topics lately!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2017, 10:47:06 am

I Loooooooooooooooooooooooove short work weeks!

Tomorrow is Friday already!   :)  Turns out it may be a busy weekend for me.

I need to go out Friday night and Saturday and get some shopping done.  Saturday must also be laundry day.

Sunday is the "winter banquet" for the bowling league,  so I can't do laundry that day. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 23, 2017, 11:12:28 am

I remember years ago, on a Thanksgiving week when we had Thursday and Friday off, somebody mentioned that Tuesday was simultaneously Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- the second day, the middle day, and the second-to-last day of the week.

Three-day weekends with Mondays off are much better, IMO, than with Fridays off. You have a long weekend, but then a short week to look forward to. Whereas the other way you enjoy the short week, then the long weekend, then it's back to the grind. Ugh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2017, 12:06:16 pm

Yeah, I agree with you on that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 23, 2017, 12:34:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 23, 2017, 11:12:28 am

I remember years ago, on a Thanksgiving week when we had Thursday and Friday off, somebody mentioned that Tuesday was simultaneously Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- the second day, the middle day, and the second-to-last day of the week.

Three-day weekends with Mondays off are much better, IMO, than with Fridays off. You have a long weekend, but then a short week to look forward to. Whereas the other way you enjoy the short week, then the long weekend, then it's back to the grind. Ugh.

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 23, 2017, 12:06:16 pm

Yeah, I agree with you on that!

I agree with you both.

One thing I sort-of hate about this time of year is that now that Presidents' Day is past, we have no more holidays until Memorial Day. If you want a holiday in the spring--say, at Easter time, whether or not you observe the religious holiday--you have to use leave time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2017, 02:35:27 pm

Yeah, we feel the same way at the bank.   We start off with two holidays in January, and one in Feb, then a stretch until May.  Then July, Sept, October, two in November, and December.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 23, 2017, 05:59:49 pm

Then you should all be very sorry for poor little us.

We have no holidays at all between Midsummer (24 June) and Xmas (24 Dec)!!!!!   :o :o >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 23, 2017, 07:25:12 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 23, 2017, 05:59:49 pm

Then you should all be very sorry for poor little us.

We have no holidays at all between Midsummer (24 June) and Xmas (24 Dec)!!!!!   :o :o >:( >:(

Why should we feel sorry for the people who inflicted Ikea on an unsuspecting world?  ;D  ;)

That is awful. No legal holiday from Midsummer Day to Christmas? How do you all stand it?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 24, 2017, 01:18:46 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 23, 2017, 05:59:49 pm

Then you should all be very sorry for poor little us.

We have no holidays at all between Midsummer (24 June) and Xmas (24 Dec)!!!!!   :o :o >:( >:(

I do not feel sorry for Europeans for their lack of time off. So, OK, fewer official holidays. How many vacation days does the average person get?

Last time I checked (I'm not sure I checked Sweden specifically, but still) ... most people got at least four weeks off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 24, 2017, 02:07:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 24, 2017, 01:18:46 pm

I do not feel sorry for Europeans for their lack of time off. So, OK, fewer official holidays. How many vacation days does the average person get?

Last time I checked (I'm not sure I checked Sweden specifically, but still) ... most people got at least four weeks off.

Both Australia and New Zealand get 4 weeks annual vacation but many people are now casuals and do not get that although they should get paid more to compensate.

In NZ for Public Holidays we get 2 days January, 1 day February, usually 3 days April (unless the 2 days for Easter are in March),  1 day in June, 1 day in October then 2 days at Christmas. Each region gets another day (here in Otago it is March)
However holidays mean little to me. I have not done a day's paid work since 2009.  ;D
All my working life as a teacher I got about 11 weeks holiday per year but that included all the public holidays. However I worked long hours in lesson preparation during term time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 24, 2017, 02:31:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 23, 2017, 07:25:12 pm

Why should we feel sorry for the people who inflicted Ikea on an unsuspecting world?  ;D  ;)

It's very clear to me that you have yet to discover the many blessings of IKEA!
Modern life is impossible without a visit to IKEA at least every two or three years! 8)

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That is awful. No legal holiday from Midsummer Day to Christmas? How do you all stand it?  ???

We don't. That's why we're all depressed from October to around February every year. All of us!!
Our only relief is a trip to IKEA now and then.    ;D ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 24, 2017, 02:37:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 24, 2017, 01:18:46 pm

I do not feel sorry for Europeans for their lack of time off. So, OK, fewer official holidays. How many vacation days does the average person get?

Last time I checked (I'm not sure I checked Sweden specifically, but still) ... most people got at least four weeks off.

I don't know about the rest of Europe, but in Sweden everyone gets 25 vacation days a year by law, given that you work a full year.
Depending on your employer and your collective labor agreement, some people get more. I work in public health care, and I got 6 extra days when I turned 40, and another extra day when I turned 50. So I now have 32 days a year, which is maximum for me. No more extra days when I turn 60  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2017, 02:38:07 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 24, 2017, 02:31:20 pm

It's very clear to me that you have yet to discover the many blessings of IKEA!
Modern life is impossible without a visit to IKEA at least every two or three years! 8)

Brainwashing. Clearly brainwashing. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 24, 2017, 02:42:57 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2017, 02:38:07 pm

Brainwashing. Clearly brainwashing. ...

We totally stand above that.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 27, 2017, 11:20:14 am

Quote from: Sason on February 24, 2017, 02:37:58 pm

I don't know about the rest of Europe, but in Sweden everyone gets 25 vacation days a year by law, given that you work a full year.
Depending on your employer and your collective labor agreement, some people get more. I work in public health care, and I got 6 extra days when I turned 40, and another extra day when I turned 50. So I now have 32 days a year, which is maximum for me. No more extra days when I turn 60  :'(

So what do you need holidays for?  ;D

In the U.S., an entry-level employee in a full-time job typically starts with two weeks (10 days) of vacation a year. (I interviewed for a job about seven years ago that offered one week of vacation, and I'd been in the business for 20+ years. I think one reason I didn't get the job is that I must have turned pale in shock at that point.)

So our entry-level worker gets 10 days of vacation, but typically it's actually just PTO (paid time off), and the days double as their paid sick days. Pretty much everyone gets the main federal holidays off: Christmas, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Thanksgiving off (am I forgetting any, Americans?). If they're a nurse or police officer or newspaper reporter or someone else who has to be on duty, they would work those days but probably get extra holiday pay. There are other federal holidays they may or may not get off, depending on the employer (Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Columbus/Native Americans Day, Veteran's Day). And some get extra days thrown in with the holidays -- Christmas Eve, the day after Thanksgiving, etc.

So the typical entry level worker might get 15 days off a year, and hope not to be sick for many of them. An employee with more experience or a more generous employer might get more like 20-30, but no way is it guaranteed by law. (As you probably know, paid parental leave isn't even guaranteed by law here -- the U.S. being one of three countries in the world, and the only industrialized country, not to require it.)

I've been around long enough that I get five weeks of PTO at one of my jobs. It's a half-time job, so it's five weeks at 25 hours a week, but still, it's a nice little perk. We have to use our PTO days if we want holidays off, but because I work part time I just schedule my hours around them and save the PTO.

The other job is a contract job, which means I get nothing, nada, zilch. No PTO, no holidays, no sick pay. Not to mention no health or dental care, no retirement plan, no whatever other benefits real employees get. However, this job pays much better than the other job, and they do take us out to lots of lunches and dinners in nice restaurants and throw fancy parties twice a year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2017, 11:56:50 am

I would die without my holidays!  I'm so glad I have them l

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 28, 2017, 11:08:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 27, 2017, 11:56:50 am

I would die without my holidays!  I'm so glad I have them l

You must get a lot of them, I bet, hunh? All the Veteran's Day and Presidents' Day types when many of us have to work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 28, 2017, 11:37:56 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 27, 2017, 11:20:14 am

Pretty much everyone gets the main federal holidays off: Christmas, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Thanksgiving off (am I forgetting any, Americans?).
There are other federal holidays they may or may not get off, depending on the employer (Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Columbus/Native Americans Day, Veteran's Day). And some get extra days thrown in with the holidays -- Christmas Eve, the day after Thanksgiving, etc.

You forgot New Year's Day! Although New Year's Eve is not a holiday and by January 1, many of us are too hung over or tired to really enjoy the holiday. I never got Christmas Eve as a holiday and could have really used it. . .there was so much to do. Most of the time, I spent Xmas Eve running errands on the way home from work in traffic and bad weather. Enough to get a Bah, humbug! out of me.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 27, 2017, 11:20:14 am

So the typical entry level worker might get 15 days off a year, and hope not to be sick for many of them. An employee with more experience or a more generous employer might get more like 20-30, but no way is it guaranteed by law. (As you probably know, paid parental leave isn't even guaranteed by law here -- the U.S. being one of three countries in the world, and the only industrialized country, not to require it.)

It is shocking and unethical to not have sick days, because it means that most sick people go to work anyway and infect their coworkers. The Obama administration established some rules against this, I recall, but that will go out the window in the current administration, if it hasn't already.  :'(

Quote from: serious crayons on February 27, 2017, 11:20:14 am

The other job is a contract job, which means I get nothing, nada, zilch. No PTO, no holidays, no sick pay. Not to mention no health or dental care, no retirement plan, no whatever other benefits real employees get. However, this job pays much better than the other job, and they do take us out to lots of lunches and dinners in nice restaurants and throw fancy parties twice a year.

As a consultant myself, I'm surprised that there are so many people who think that if they have fed you, they have paid you.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2017, 11:39:44 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 28, 2017, 11:08:07 am

You must get a lot of them, I bet, hunh? All the Veteran's Day and Presidents' Day types when many of us have to work.

OTOH, he has to work the day after Thanksgiving, when a lot of us have a holiday and get a four-day weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 28, 2017, 11:36:21 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 28, 2017, 11:37:56 am

You forgot New Year's Day! Although New Year's Eve is not a holiday and by January 1, many of us are too hung over or tired to really enjoy the holiday. I never got Christmas Eve as a holiday and could have really used it. . .there was so much to do. Most of the time, I spent Xmas Eve running errands on the way home from work in traffic and bad weather. Enough to get a Bah, humbug! out of me.
It is shocking and unethical to not have sick days, because it means that most sick people go to work anyway and infect their coworkers. The Obama administration established some rules against this, I recall, but that will go out the window in the current administration, if it hasn't already.  :'(
As a consultant myself, I'm surprised that there are so many people who think that if they have fed you, they have paid you.  :P

I think it is funny that NZ has a public holiday called the Day After New Year's Day. Not in Australia. Of course both countries have Boxing Day holiday (the day after Christmas).
As a teacher I had 23 sick days per year plus another 23 on half pay. 20 of them carried over each year and I rarely had more than 5 in any one year. Unlike Long Service Leave, you are not allowed to be paid out for them when you resign so in my last 3 month's of full time permanent work I took a day every 2nd week (I think I had about 150 so only got rid of about 6 or 7)
Many teachers, especially women had many family days off (they came out of the sick pay) because their kids were sick. I was so pleased when my mother moved house in 1999 and my sister wanted me to help. It was the only time in my whole working life I was able to claim a family day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2017, 11:19:16 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 28, 2017, 11:08:07 am

You must get a lot of them, I bet, hunh? All the Veteran's Day and Presidents' Day types when many of us have to work.

Yeah, we get a good amount.    Here is the banking holiday schedule.

Jan 1st  (New Year's Day)

Jan 15th (or so - 3rd Monday in January - Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Feb 15th (or so - 3rd Monday in February - President's Day)

May 28th (or so - Last Monday in May - Memorial Day)

July 4th - Independence Day

August 28th (or so - Last Monday in August, or first in September - Labor Day)

October 11th (or so - Columbus Day)

November 11th (Veteran's Day)

November 23rd (or so, third Thursday in November - Thanksgiving

December 25th - Christmas  day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2017, 11:22:51 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2017, 11:39:44 am

OTOH, he has to work the day after Thanksgiving, when a lot of us have a holiday and get a four-day weekend.

As I said when I first started at the bank in 97:  "I've just spent the last 10 years working on Thanksgiving Day, I'll work the day after!"

I actually like working that day.....most (if not all) of our clients are closed, so I spend the day doing filing,  catching up on busy work, and then get to leave by 2:00 - 3:00 instead of the customary 5:00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2017, 12:03:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 27, 2017, 11:20:14 am

So the typical entry level worker might get 15 days off a year, and hope not to be sick for many of them. An employee with more experience or a more generous employer might get more like 20-30, but no way is it guaranteed by law. (As you probably know, paid parental leave isn't even guaranteed by law here -- the U.S. being one of three countries in the world, and the only industrialized country, not to require it.)

I've been around long enough that I get five weeks of PTO at one of my jobs. It's a half-time job, so it's five weeks at 25 hours a week, but still, it's a nice little perk. We have to use our PTO days if we want holidays off, but because I work part time I just schedule my hours around them and save the PTO.

This is how my job works.  I get almost 236 PTO hours, this is almost 6 weeks of time.  If I don't get sick, I have that full allotment of time as vacation time.  Otherwise, if I get sick, it gets deducted from the PTO hours.  Ex:  I call out sick for three days, 24 hours gets deducted from my total of 236 hours, with the remaining as 'vacation' time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 01, 2017, 05:16:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 27, 2017, 11:20:14 am

So what do you need holidays for?  ;D

Oh you have no idea! We need holidays to rest up between our extensive vacations!  ;D

I knew about USA having no parental leave. It's hard to understand; one of the richest countries in the world. I don't know how y'all manage to have babies and keep working at the same time, but I guess it comes with a cost. And I don't mean money.
We have 15 or 18 (I'm not sure exactly) months of parental leave with 80 % pay. They can be used until the child is 8. Most mommies take at least a year when the baby is born, and many fathers take at least a couple of months. When my son was born 30 years ago it was 9 months, so at least some things have improved since then. We were able to stretch the time until he was almost 2 years before he started day care.

Our vacation days and sick leave are not connected. Vacation days are paid by the employer. If you have a contract job (if it means what I think it means), you get paid by the hour and get 12% more than those with a steady job, the extra money is meant for you to be able to have vacation.

Sick leave is paid by the public health insurance, which also pays for health care. The employer can not limit your sick leave, and you can't be fired because you're sick. There is some limit to the sick leave, the regulations are set by the government and change now and then. After you've been sick for a year there is an assessment, to evaluate if you need more rehab, or maybe can work in a different field.

There's a constant discussion and political debate going on about the sick leave insurance and the rules, it's very expensive for the state and they try in different ways to minimize the number of people who are on long term sick leave.

We also have leave for sick children. When my son was little it was 60 days per year per child that the parents could stay home with a sick child. I don't know if the number has changed since then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2017, 10:50:11 am

European countries tend to have a much better set up that we do here, specifically for parental leave.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 02, 2017, 12:31:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 28, 2017, 11:37:56 am

It is shocking and unethical to not have sick days, because it means that most sick people go to work anyway and infect their coworkers.

Agreed. And not just for that reason. Some people get to take vacations in fun places; other people get to stay home sick or care for a sick child. They should definitely be separate entities.

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As a consultant myself, I'm surprised that there are so many people who think that if they have fed you, they have paid you.  Tongue

Well, I'll have to admit that job pays pretty well. Much better than my newspaper staff job, anyway. But if you count the benefits from my newspaper job -- I don't get sick pay, but dental and PTO and 401K match -- the gap narrows. So the lavish parties and dinners and lunches and team outings are a nice little perk in the contract job.

Newspapers never do any of that stuff, at least not anymore. My editor took me out to lunch on my first day at work and, although the union holds potlucks and a once-a-year holiday party with cash bar but free hors d'oeuvres, that first-day lunch was the last bite of food the company itself ever provided.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 28, 2017, 11:39:44 am

OTOH, he has to work the day after Thanksgiving, when a lot of us have a holiday and get a four-day weekend.

I've never had that Friday off. Newspaper reporting is one of those jobs that at least somebody has to be there every day to do. So a few people work on Thursday (and get paid time and a half), and everybody (who doesn't take PTO) works on Friday, but it's usually pretty slow.

I don't shop Black Friday, so I don't care about that. But the real importance of having that day off is so that people with out-of-town families can be with their loved ones on Thanksgiving. I've spent many a Thanksgiving with friends or friends' families, which is fine. But now I think about my poor mom during the years both my brother and I lived far away, when she would have been alone.  :-\

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 01, 2017, 11:19:16 am

Yeah, we get a good amount.    Here is the banking holiday schedule.

Jan 1st  (New Year's Day)

Jan 15th (or so - 3rd Monday in January - Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Feb 15th (or so - 3rd Monday in February - President's Day)

May 28th (or so - Last Monday in May - Memorial Day)

July 4th - Independence Day

August 28th (or so - Last Monday in August, or first in September - Labor Day)

October 11th (or so - Columbus Day)

November 11th (Veteran's Day)

November 23rd (or so, third Thursday in November - Thanksgiving

December 25th - Christmas  day.

I recently applied for a job with the State of Minnesota. I haven't heard from them, so I assume I'm not getting it. That job posting said it came with 11 holidays. I count 10 for you, Chuck. I wonder what the other would be? The day after Thanksgiving would be the logical one, but it doesn't seem like a typically government-mandated holiday.

The main reason I wanted that job (besides the fact that it sounded fun) is that it came with a pension. Oh, anything for a pension.

Quote from: Sason on March 01, 2017, 05:16:42 pm

We also have leave for sick children. When my son was little it was 60 days per year per child that the parents could stay home with a sick child. I don't know if the number has changed since then.

We finally got that in 1993 through the Family Leave Act. You can take time off to care for a sick relative. Unpaid of course. And as I recall it barely squeaked through Congress.

So that's fine for people on salary (except the sacrifice of PTO). But if you're an hourly wage or contract worker and stay home with a sick child, you don't get paid for that day. And many people can't afford to take even a day off, let alone more if the child has a lengthy or chronic illness.

The only explanation I can give for these ridiculous U.S. policies is that Republicans hate women and poor people, and Democrats are too weak to combat them. That's a slight oversimplification, of course.

I'm sure you could dig deeper and form a theory involving America's classic idealization of "rugged individualism" or something. Years ago, when I wrote about the unfairness of European vs. U.S. vacations, there were a few different explanations offered but the most credible one was that Europe has stronger labor unions. (That's why the state job I mentioned had such good benefits -- government employees have among the strongest remaining unions.) But again, that's related to America's stupid fondness for rugged individualism vs. collective action and people supporting each other and helping those in need.

I'm not even sure where that "rugged individualism" thing even came from. Andrew Jackson propaganda? Old Davy Crockett mythologiy? Jeff, maybe you can elaborate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2017, 01:58:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 02, 2017, 12:31:09 pm

Agreed. And not just for that reason. Some people get to take vacations in fun places; other people get to stay home sick or care for a sick child. They should definitely be separate entities.

I'm not quite sure what to say about that right now.

This year, my employer kept the company holidays but otherwise abandoned the old division of paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, personal emergency), and went with one category, just "paid time off." They claimed this was more common now than the old way of different categories (I don't know how to research that to verify the accuracy of that statement), but it probably made life easier for the bean counters in the Payroll Department because now they only have to deal with one code for time off on time sheets instead of several. Nobody lost any paid time off; each employee's vacation time, sick time, and personal time just became his or her own individual "pot" of paid time off.

It's been so long since I've been here that I don't actually remember how many vacation days I got when I started; I think it was 10. Plus I had 10 sick days and 2 Personal days. So under our new system that would be 22 days a starting employee would have to take off at his or her discretion.

If you have enough time to begin with, perhaps it isn't necessary for individual categories.

And if you have to take time off to care for a seriously ill parent or child, there is also time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Twice last year I took off a week/five work days under FMLA when my dad had serious health issues.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 02, 2017, 02:01:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 02, 2017, 12:31:09 pm

The main reason I wanted that job (besides the fact that it sounded fun) is that it came with a pension. Oh, anything for a pension.

In Australia in the 1980's, the Government and the Unions collaborated in what was called the Accord. The Unions did not push fora wage rise and instead the government brought in compulsory superannuation. It began that all employers had to put in 4% of wages to a fund that the employee cannot touch until they are 60 (there can be exceptions eg terminal illness) It is now 9%. After I paid off my house, I increased it to 20% (my own money  for the extra) which is why I can now travel for a few months each year. Like everyone I lost a lot in 2007 but while it went down a bit in 2015, this year it has been keeping up with my withdrawal.
However the Australian Government takes it into account when giving me an aged pension. They have just tightened up on it and reduced my Australian age pension by about $50 per week.(They expect me to live on my superannuation not take overseas trips ;D )  But I do not receive that money anyway. It is paid to the NZ government who give everyone over 65 the same amount although they tax it. I use my NZ government superannuation to live and my Australian superannuation for other things mainly travel.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 02, 2017, 12:31:09 pm

The only explanation I can give for these ridiculous U.S. policies is that Republicans hate women and poor people, and Democrats are too weak to combat them. That's a slight oversimplification, of course.

I'm sure you could dig deeper and form a theory involving America's classic idealization of "rugged individualism" or something. Years ago, when I wrote about the unfairness of European vs. U.S. vacations, there were a few different explanations offered but the most credible one was that Europe has stronger labor unions. (That's why the state job I mentioned had such good benefits -- government employees have among the strongest remaining unions.) But again, that's related to America's stupid fondness for rugged individualism vs. collective action and people supporting each other and helping those in need.

Thankfully Australia and NZ had strong Union movements in the past and often led the world on gaining worker's benefits. At times they pushed too hard and we had lots of strikes when I was younger. They are less powerful these days (although teachers have remained strong). We generally blame the American influence. Young people do not join unions. Compulsory unionism disappeared at some stage. Australia has just removed double time for Sunday work. I think it is now time and half  the same as Saturday. It is a big loss for workers in retail and hospitality who depend on that amount. By the way we rarely tip in restaurants in Australia and NZ. About the only time I tip is I round up the cab fare (and I rarely catch a cab). Something I dread about travelling to the USA.
I caught a cab to the bus terminal before Christmas when flying to Australia and gave the driver an extra $2 as we had all green lights through the city and it was less than usual and he said "Are you sure?"  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 02, 2017, 06:03:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 02, 2017, 12:31:09 pm

  America's stupid fondness for rugged individualism vs. collective action and people supporting each other and helping those in need.

Unfortunately there are many signs over the last 20 or so years, that we are headed in that direction too  >:(

Our conservatives's favourite mantra is "free choice", even if that choice doesn't include everyone and has a lot of negative effects on society.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2017, 01:23:09 pm

*waves*

Hiya everyone!

Today is Bring Your Action Figures to Work day, and everyone has been commenting on my collection of Super Friends. 

:laugh:

some people have one or two figures out,  one has 5, another about 8. 

I have 19!!!

:o :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 03, 2017, 01:33:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2017, 01:58:08 pm

I'm not quite sure what to say about that right now.

Well, me neither, frankly. I can't say it's overtly a ripoff. But it just doesn't seem fair that some people should spend their time off in Hawaii and others in the hospital. Then again, if everybody got X amount of sick days and X amount of vacation days, the healthy might feel cheated. I guess life is unfair.

But you can bet all the changes in employment customs in recent years -- the skyrocketing practice of companies filling their staffs with long-term contract employees, the emphasis on part-time rather than full-time workers to avoid health insurance, etc. -- benefit employers. Even the switch from pensions to 401(k)s, initially popular even among employees because they were transportable from one job to the next, saves employers from having to maintain their pension fund through stock-market volatility. Instead, individuals get to suffer the consequences of a stock market crash, as well as the human hardwired difficulty in delaying gratification on behalf of the future.

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And if you have to take time off to care for a seriously ill parent or child, there is also time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Twice last year I took off a week/five work days under FMLA when my dad had serious health issues.

The Family Leave Act does not require payment. But my paystub says I have 40 hours in something called "income protect." Maybe that's a similar thing. Since that would only amount to about a week and a half for me, it's not hugely valuable, but I guess every little bit helps.

Meanwhile, the paystub says I have almost 7 weeks of vacation this year (172.50 hours, with 25-hour weeks). How did that happen?? Either it's a mistake, or that last union contract was better than I thought.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 03, 2017, 01:34:43 pm

Meanwhile, Jeff, I'm disappointed that you did not explain the historical roots of "rugged individualism." I find it baffling, and I rely on you to be our BetterMost historian!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 03, 2017, 01:36:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2017, 01:23:09 pm

Today is Bring Your Action Figures to Work day, and everyone has been commenting on my collection of Super Friends. 

:laugh:

some people have one or two figures out,  one has 5, another about 8. 

I have 19!!!

:o :laugh:

If I worked there, I'd have spent last night at Target.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2017, 01:59:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 03, 2017, 01:34:43 pm

Meanwhile, Jeff, I'm disappointed that you did not explain the historical roots of "rugged individualism." I find it baffling, and I rely on you to be our BetterMost historian!  :)

Don't know. Never looked into it. It sounds like a Teddy Roosevelt kind of thing, doesn't it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2017, 02:04:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2017, 01:23:09 pm

Today is Bring Your Action Figures to Work day. 

You're kidding! That's really a thing?

Quote from: serious crayons on March 03, 2017, 01:36:08 pm

If I worked there, I'd have spent last night at Target.  :laugh:

I suppose I could have brought my Lone Ranger and Tonto, figures, or my G.I. Joe in his hot-looking Marine Corps Dress Blues.

Or my antique Marx Daniel Boone (poor guy needs an arm reattached; Injuns must have got him).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 03, 2017, 05:39:07 pm

Chuck, I suppose you rented a truck to get to work today?

 ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 04, 2017, 11:36:10 am

Quote from: Sason on March 03, 2017, 05:39:07 pm

Chuck, I suppose you rented a truck to get to work today?

 ::) ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 04, 2017, 12:08:02 pm

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Meanwhile, Jeff, I'm disappointed that you did not explain the historical roots of "rugged individualism." I find it baffling, and I rely on you to be our BetterMost historian!  Smiley

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 03, 2017, 01:59:51 pm

Don't know. Never looked into it. It sounds like a Teddy Roosevelt kind of thing, doesn't it?

Is that related to Social Darwinism or did one grow from the other?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2017, 12:38:17 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 04, 2017, 12:08:02 pm

Is that related to Social Darwinism or did one grow from the other?

Probably is related.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2017, 03:36:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 03, 2017, 05:39:07 pm

Chuck, I suppose you rented a truck to get to work today?

 ::) ;D

???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2017, 04:14:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 03, 2017, 05:39:07 pm

Chuck, I suppose you rented a truck to get to work today?

 ::) ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2017, 03:36:55 pm

???

To haul all your action figures, Sweetie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 04, 2017, 06:52:06 pm

Exactly.

Thanks for clarifying, Jeff!   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 05, 2017, 03:07:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2017, 12:38:17 pm

Probably is related.

Apparently not, according to Prof. Google.

Rugged individualism definition:

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The belief that all individuals, or nearly all individuals, can succeed on their own and that government help for people should be minimal. The phrase is often associated with policies of the Republican party and was widely used by the Republican president Herbert Hoover. The phrase was later used in scorn by the Democratic presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman to refer to the disasters of Hoover's administration, during which the stock market Crash of 1929 occurred and the Great Depression began.

Social Darwinism definition:

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The theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals. Now largely discredited, social Darwinism was advocated by Herbert Spencer and others in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was used to justify political conservatism, imperialism, and racism and to discourage intervention and reform.

The latter has been discredited for the reasons mentioned -- I think it was also used to justify eugenics -- whereas the former concept is still widely embraced.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2017, 07:08:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 04, 2017, 06:52:06 pm

Exactly.

Thanks for clarifying, Jeff!   ;D

there was  only 18 of them.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 07, 2017, 05:47:46 pm

Only 18???  :o

I was sure you had hundreds!!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2017, 08:12:43 pm

guess again, dear

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 09, 2017, 05:33:01 pm

99?

a well known number around these parts....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2017, 05:39:32 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 09, 2017, 05:33:01 pm

99?

a well known number around these parts....

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 09, 2017, 06:16:42 pm

I heard that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2017, 08:42:35 pm

as you can see, there are others worse than me.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 10, 2017, 11:56:23 am

Quote from: southendmd on March 09, 2017, 06:16:42 pm

I heard that!

*whistles innocently*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 10, 2017, 11:57:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 09, 2017, 08:42:35 pm

as you can see, there are others worse than me.



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Aren't these yours???

Or maybe just the ones you left at home...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2017, 12:54:41 am

Quote from: Sason on March 10, 2017, 11:57:33 am

Aren't these yours???

Or maybe just the ones you left at home...

::)


That pic by some may be considered "mild".....I have seen pics of entire rooms full of figures like that.   I can see having a collection from a fave show, but an entire room of figures.....I don't get it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 12, 2017, 11:35:39 am

I can believe it. I've never seen it with action figures, but I've been in the home of someone who had a room lined with dolls.

And I wouldn't be surprised if someone had a huge collection of these:

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But hopefully not these:

(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/trump-nude-troll-doll-chuck-williams-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 12, 2017, 01:37:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 12, 2017, 11:35:39 am

I can believe it. I've never seen it with action figures, but I've been in the home of someone who had a room lined with dolls.

And I wouldn't be surprised if someone had a huge collection of these:

(http://img1.etsystatic.com/026/0/7823436/il_fullxfull.605748123_5hsx.jpg)

Oh, I remember those! They were all the rage when I was about 10-12. Some of them had a hole between the legs so they could be put on the top end of a pencil.

I don't remember any jokes or innuendos about it, we were very innocent back then  ::)

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But hopefully not these:

(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/trump-nude-troll-doll-chuck-williams-2.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 13, 2017, 09:51:45 am

Quote from: Sason on March 12, 2017, 01:37:30 pm

Oh, I remember those! They were all the rage when I was about 10-12.

Me too! We used to collect the dolls themselves, but mainly we made little clothes for them out of felt. My mom would take me to the fabric store and buy me 8 X 11 squares of felt in multiple colors. My friends and I would sit outside at a picnic table and spend hours either sewing or gluing them together (for some reason I can't remember which) into little outfits.

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Some of them had a hole between the legs so they could be put on the top end of a pencil.

I don't remember any jokes or innuendos about it, we were very innocent back then  ::)

Yes, that too, and me neither!
 

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:laugh: :laugh:

If only he'd had a chance to play with trolls, he'd be less of one now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2017, 08:55:42 pm

lmao!

I don't remember the troll dolls first.  We had just the heads and hair, that you put on top of a pencil.  You would put the pencil between your hands, and then rub them back and forth, making the pencil and head spin, so when you stopped, the hair was a complete mess.

Later, the dolls appeared.   A few of them had "gems" in their stomachs, and you were supposed to be able to ask for wishes on the gems.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 14, 2017, 05:13:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 13, 2017, 09:51:45 am

Me too! We used to collect the dolls themselves, but mainly we made little clothes for them out of felt. My mom would take me to the fabric store and buy me 8 X 11 squares of felt in multiple colors. My friends and I would sit outside at a picnic table and spend hours either sewing or gluing them together (for some reason I can't remember which) into little outfits.

Oh, that's very cute! I don't remember doing that at all.

 

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If only he'd had a chance to play with trolls, he'd be less of one now!

I'm not sure there're enough trolls in the world to cure him, even back then!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 14, 2017, 05:15:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 13, 2017, 08:55:42 pm

lmao!

I don't remember the troll dolls first.  We had just the heads and hair, that you put on top of a pencil.  You would put the pencil between your hands, and then rub them back and forth, making the pencil and head spin, so when you stopped, the hair was a complete mess.

Later, the dolls appeared.   A few of them had "gems" in their stomachs, and you were supposed to be able to ask for wishes on the gems.


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2392237019_01cecd96f8.jpg)

Oh, they are some fancy trolls!

We just had the plain ol' regular ones.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2017, 06:32:16 pm

LOL  America has fancy trolls!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 15, 2017, 09:35:37 am

Quote from: Sason on March 14, 2017, 05:13:23 pm

I'm not sure there're enough trolls in the world to cure him, even back then!

 :laugh: :laugh:

That's like another joke I heard on the night of the inauguration. I was in the liquor store buying a bottle of Old Rose wine. I asked the cashier what people were buying to drink while watching the inauguration. She looked around and said, "I don't think there's enough alcohol in the world ..."

I put it on Facebook and maybe Twitter, and everybody thought it was funny, so next time I saw her I said, "Remember when I asked you what people were drinking on Inauguration Night?" She did, and quoted herself. I told her I'd posted it, and now we're friends!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2017, 10:16:47 am

On Monday one of our local TV weather reporters broadcast a map showing how many bottles of wine it was predicted that people would need to get through yesterday's snowstorm.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 15, 2017, 03:20:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 15, 2017, 09:35:37 am

:laugh: :laugh:

That's like another joke I heard on the night of the inauguration. I was in the liquor store buying a bottle of Old Rose wine. I asked the cashier what people were buying to drink while watching the inauguration. She looked around and said, "I don't think there's enough alcohol in the world ..."

I put it on Facebook and maybe Twitter, and everybody thought it was funny, so next time I saw her I said, "Remember when I asked you what people were drinking on Inauguration Night?" She did, and quoted herself. I told her I'd posted it, and now we're friends!  :D

That's a great story!

So, at least one good thing came out of that inauguration!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2017, 08:02:31 pm

funny stories, Catherine and Jeff!

Got to work a little on the late side, I had to clean the car off.  Other than that, it was a slow day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 16, 2017, 10:40:49 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2017, 10:16:47 am

On Monday one of our local TV weather reporters broadcast a map showing how many bottles of wine it was predicted that people would need to get through yesterday's snowstorm.  ;D

When I lived in New Orleans, whenever a hurricane appeared headed toward the city (this was long before Katrina), the stores would be filled with people stocking up on batteries, canned goods, bottled water and alcohol. You had to kind of wonder how much alcohol you really should consume in case you did suddenly have to switch into survival mode. Still, a couple of beers seemed crucial.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2017, 05:51:20 pm

now it's eggs, bread and milk.    Snow is coming, make french toast!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2017, 06:38:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2017, 10:40:49 am

When I lived in New Orleans, whenever a hurricane appeared headed toward the city (this was long before Katrina), the stores would be filled with people stocking up on batteries, canned goods, bottled water and alcohol. You had to kind of wonder how much alcohol you really should consume in case you did suddenly have to switch into survival mode. Still, a couple of beers seemed crucial.

I seem to remember reading someone a long time ago that someone asked residents of a Caribbean island what they did when a hurricane came. They replied, "We get drunk." Maybe the same thing applies in NOLA?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2017, 10:32:30 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2017, 06:38:04 pm

I seem to remember reading someone a long time ago that someone asked residents of a Caribbean island what they did when a hurricane came. They replied, "We get drunk." Maybe the same thing applies in NOLA?

To the extent that it goes beyond everyday life in NOLA, probably true. Seriously, my husband and I followed all the procedures: taped Xes over the windows, got ready to crouch behind an upended mattress up in the hall as shelter and stocked up on beer. But it did occur to me that if the worst happened, multiple beers might not be the greatest peparedness.

I remember hearing of somebody writing their own name and address on their arm with a Sharpie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2017, 11:35:19 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 17, 2017, 10:32:30 am

I remember hearing of somebody writing their own name and address on their arm with a Sharpie.

I heard of people doing that, too.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2017, 09:49:01 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 20, 2017, 10:59:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 19, 2017, 09:49:01 pm

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Thank you!

The nox isn't quite equi in my part of the country/time zone. Here in Minneapolis, sunrise today was at 7:16 a.m., but sunset will be 7:26 p.m. Close enough, though! Fast or slow, I like the direction we're going.

According to Google, our literal equinox was Saturday, when both sunrise and sunset were at 7:22.

Earlier today, I read a thing by a Facebook friend who, at her wedding years ago, wanted the first song at the dance to be "Stairway to Heaven." But her mother insisted on "Sunrise, Sunset," and the mom somehow prevailed. So now those words have been stuck in my head -- this just reinforces them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2017, 06:22:53 pm

Now, onto summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 20, 2017, 10:55:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2017, 06:22:53 pm

Now, onto summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Although I have just passed the Autumnal Equinox, I will next see the summer solstice in Fairbanks, Alaska when there will be about 21 hours of sunlight.
I just had a phone call from Air NZ about a change in flight time from Vancouver to Toronto. Then she asked me if I had a flight home (I booked them separately) as apparently I will not be allowed into North America without a return flight booked. Trump wants to make sure I do not overstay my welcome.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 21, 2017, 09:31:13 am

Quote from: brian on March 20, 2017, 10:55:40 pm

Trump wants to make sure I do not overstay my welcome.  ;D

These days, you're lucky just to have a welcome.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 28, 2017, 06:45:47 pm

Evening Bettermost friends!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Some work  was done on the apartment, which meant people coming in,  so I was pushed into making sure the place was clean.

:laugh:

Sometimes you need that push.

Now, it's nice to come home and have to do anything!   Oh, and the windows are decorated for Easter too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 30, 2017, 10:57:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 28, 2017, 06:45:47 pm

Oh, and the windows are decorated for Easter too!

You are so good about that! I decorate a little bit for Christmas, of course, mainly in the form of a tree but with a few other little things.

On Halloween, I generally drag out the box of stuff at about 5 p.m., put up a few things in the front windows and on the door and that's about it. When my kids were little, we went much further -- I had them draw faces on ghosts made of Styrofoam balls covered with white cotton and hung them in a tree. I had them stuff clothes to make scarecrows wearing Halloween masks. I wove that spiderweb stuff on the porch rails. And of course we carved jack-o-lanterns.

On Mardi Gras, I dragged out the purple green and gold Mardi Gras lights, wrapped them around my dog and took a picture, then hung them in the front window.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2017, 09:24:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 30, 2017, 10:57:31 am

On Mardi Gras, I dragged out the purple green and gold Mardi Gras lights, wrapped them around my dog and took a picture, then hung them in the front window.

You are the second person who I've heard of that decorates for mardi gras.


Just around the corner from my apartment is a house that has three matching windows in the front.   Each window has what I call a "light bag" in it.   They look like this.



(http://www.toocraft.com/postpic/2012/12/paper-bag-lights-wedding_639288.jpg)


For Christmas, the bags were red and green.  Valentine's Day they were red, and St. Patrick's Day they were green.  For the week of Mardi Gras, one bag was green, another purple and the last was yellow/gold.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 01, 2017, 11:24:12 am

I wonder if my neighbors know why I do it.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2017, 08:41:17 pm

The next time you talk  to them,  you should try to find a way t work it into conversation, just to see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 02, 2017, 10:16:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 01, 2017, 08:41:17 pm

The next time you talk  to them,  you should try to find a way t work it into conversation, just to see.

"So, how did you guys celebrate Mardi Gras? I hung up my purple green and gold lights and made jambalaya -- how about you?"

They would just give me a blank stare.  :laugh: :laugh:

Though I just made a new friend in the neighborhood who has been joining me occasionally when I walk my dog. She's originally from Jackson, Miss., so she would get it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2017, 08:36:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 02, 2017, 10:16:54 am

They would just give me a blank stare.  :laugh: :laugh:

lmao.  When someone does that to me, I look at them and say "You're staring at me with blank eyes."



I'm making my first meatloaf tonight.   I have a friend coming over for dinner tomorrow, so I thought I'd try this recipe I found online, for mozzarella stuffed meatloaf.

I thought I should try it once on my own, before I serve it to someone.  LOL   *fingers crossed*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2017, 10:39:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2017, 08:36:13 pm

I'm making my first meatloaf tonight.   I have a friend coming over for dinner tomorrow, so I thought I'd try this recipe I found online, for mozzarella stuffed meatloaf.

I thought I should try it once on my own, before I serve it to someone.  LOL   *fingers crossed*

Yes. As far back as Emily Post the recommendation from responsible writers has been, Never try out a new recipe on guests.

I hope it turned out well for you. It sounds good!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 04, 2017, 11:31:05 am

Yes, report back to us! I hope it was really good, since you had to eat it two nights in a row!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2017, 06:43:28 pm

Oh, Ms. Post would be proud!   LOL


The loaf I made for myself turned out better than the one for my guest, but it was still tasty, and he asked for seconds, so it couldn't have been bad.  We also had sides of garlic toast and corn on the cob.




(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1R0W_ofcesI/VqlOAUDi9bI/AAAAAAAAakU/qtVoFOTi9Yk/s640/Mozzarella%2BStuffed%2BMeatloaf%2B1-1.jpg)


Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf
 
Prep time - 10 mins  Cook Time - 1 hour  Time to Make It - 1 hour 10 mins
 
Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (85%)
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup milk
2 TB worcestershire sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar, tightly packed
1 TB worcestershire sauce
1 TB red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
⅛ tsp salt
pinch cayenne pepper


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a glass baking pan (9x13) with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, milk, and worcestershire sauce. Knead until combined.

Divide meat in half. Shape one half of the meat into the bottom half of the loaf and place in prepared pan. Place mozzarella slices down the center, leaving ½ inch around the ends and sides. Shape remaining half of meat as the top half of the loaf, sealing the edges. This is a free-form loaf so it doesn't need to be perfect.

In a small mixing bowl whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Pour half of this mixture over the meatloaf, reserving the remaining half for later.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the loaf.  Increase temperature to 400 degrees and bake for an additional 15 minutes.  Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2017, 06:57:49 pm

Ooooh, that looks good!  :D

Glad to know it turned out well.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 06, 2017, 09:22:22 am

That looks great! If it were a hamburger, it would be what we in Minnesota call a Juicy Lucy.

But it would be cheddar, not mozzarella, and it wouldn't have all those other meatloaf ingredients, which sound good in themselves. I never think to add Worcestershire or vinegar in meatloaf.

Looks very Italian!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2017, 09:26:54 pm

It was an easy dish to do!  I'm sure I'll make it again at one point soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2017, 10:36:17 pm

busy busy Saturday!

I spent the day with my friend Cor, and helping her and her mother with a house sale.  It was good to see them, I hadn't seen them for a while.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2017, 09:31:00 pm

Happy Tuesday!

I've taken this week as vacation time.  I'm  just relaxing around the apartment, but I do have a few plans.   I've made an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow, it's been a while since my last physical.  That should be fun.  ::)

Thursday and Friday will be spring cleaning around the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 12, 2017, 02:53:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2017, 09:31:00 pm

Happy Tuesday!

I've taken this week as vacation time.  I'm  just relaxing around the apartment, but I do have a few plans.   I've made an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow, it's been a while since my last physical.  That should be fun.  ::)

Thursday and Friday will be spring cleaning around the apartment.

Enjoy your week off and good luck for the physical. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2017, 11:15:08 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 12, 2017, 02:53:20 am

Enjoy your week off and good luck for the physical. :)

Thank you!


I've already received all my test results back, and I'm very happy to say everything is normal!  No high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, no diabetes, all numbers are where they should be!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 14, 2017, 08:49:59 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2017, 11:15:08 am

Thank you!


I've already received all my test results back, and I'm very happy to say everything is normal!  No high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, no diabetes, all numbers are where they should be!  :D

I've always had really good blood pressure, but then for some reason over the last four doctor visits it's been in the bad numbers and going up. Last time, my doctor told me to come back and a few weeks so we could deal with it. I haven't yet, and it's been a few months. But I've been going to the gym pretty regularly, and I'm hoping that will help.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2017, 10:14:09 am

there are a few health issues that plague the family history, so I really should monitor my health much more closely.  I'm just glad that all is good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2017, 03:30:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2017, 10:14:09 am

I'm just glad that all is good.

Me too, friend! This is good news. . .enjoy the weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2017, 08:08:35 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2017, 03:30:29 pm

Me too, friend! This is good news. . .enjoy the weekend!

Oh, I plan on it.   The Dr. wants to see me again in a month, so that gives me time to focus on the programs he gave me, and see if I can lose some pounds before I visit him again.

Spent 3 hours today doing spring cleaning, with my mom joining me.  She called it "fun".  ::)

We'll be finishing the job tomorrow.  Mom had to leave by 2:00 to get ready for 3:00 Good Friday mass.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2017, 08:12:05 pm

(http://happyeasterfrom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Good-Friday-2017.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2017, 11:46:33 am

cool and grey day here, second day of spring cleaning to start in about an hour or so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2017, 06:44:07 pm

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!


(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17862343_10155101520792348_1085205088077279722_n.jpg?oh=a5b48697d496a5a9c821c5fc7d99fd55&oe=59889A49)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2017, 05:45:23 pm

My goodness, it's been busy!  Haven't even been able to update my blog!

Easter was good, but tiring.  Going back to work after vacation sucks!  Being tired after bowling sucks!  Good news, only two days left.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 25, 2017, 11:35:09 am

(https://scontent.fzty2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18118732_10209081834544300_8606506761319459135_n.jpg?oh=58d1d58a76f8df081e5ba5e2dfa32c7f&oe=5976719F)

In case you ever need a new shower curtain!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2017, 12:11:11 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 25, 2017, 11:35:09 am

(https://scontent.fzty2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18118732_10209081834544300_8606506761319459135_n.jpg?oh=58d1d58a76f8df081e5ba5e2dfa32c7f&oe=5976719F)

In case you ever need a new shower curtain!

Cool! Nosferatu!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 25, 2017, 01:16:28 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 25, 2017, 11:35:09 am

(https://scontent.fzty2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18118732_10209081834544300_8606506761319459135_n.jpg?oh=58d1d58a76f8df081e5ba5e2dfa32c7f&oe=5976719F)

In case you ever need a new shower curtain!

Haha!! That's a Chuckie style shower curtain if I ever saw one!!   ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2017, 07:06:02 pm

How's it going Bettermost Friends!?

Oh, it is rainy and cold here in NJ!  Hope we get some sun soon!!


LOVE the Nosferatu curtain!  So far, the psycho one is still in great shape.   ;)  If I don't go vampire, I could always go zombie....

(http://riotdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Zombie_Herd_Shower_Curtain_Scary_Zombies.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2017, 08:09:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2017, 06:44:07 pm

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!


(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17862343_10155101520792348_1085205088077279722_n.jpg?oh=a5b48697d496a5a9c821c5fc7d99fd55&oe=59889A49)

If Jesus sees his shadow it means six more weeks of winter. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2017, 08:12:20 pm

:laugh:

I think we've had enough winter, thank  you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 27, 2017, 01:40:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 25, 2017, 07:06:02 pm

LOVE the Nosferatu curtain!  So far, the psycho one is still in great shape.   ;)  If I don't go vampire, I could always go zombie....

Those are both good, but don't they make any plain old Norman Bates shower curtains?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2017, 02:20:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 25, 2017, 07:06:02 pm

If I don't go vampire, I could always go zombie....

How about the boys from The Vampire Diaries?

Nah, I guess they're too pretty for you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 27, 2017, 02:43:09 pm

I've found you another one, Chuckie!


(http://riotdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bloody-hands-shadow-scary-shower-curtain-horror-927x1024.jpg)


It'll be a big hit when the maintenance visits your bathroom!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2017, 05:57:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2017, 02:20:54 pm

How about the boys from The Vampire Diaries?

Nah, I guess they're too pretty for you.

If I move away from scary......I could go this route, although it's pretty childish.


(http://image.top1price.com/32edWnvBAYSdE6FK7ynhb0hR4wg=/0x300/product_images/full/7150a5d36be7832801d1808bc07160f0fcc84091/waterproof-shower-curtain-better-super-friends-polyester-curtains-multiple-sizes-for-choose-6072inch-7272inch-7278inch.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2017, 05:58:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 27, 2017, 01:40:29 pm

Those are both good, but don't they make any plain old Norman Bates shower curtains?

Isn't that  what I have now, basically?  The shadow of an old woman with a knife?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2017, 05:59:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 27, 2017, 02:43:09 pm

I've found you another one, Chuckie!


(http://riotdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bloody-hands-shadow-scary-shower-curtain-horror-927x1024.jpg)


It'll be a big hit when the maintenance visits your bathroom!

:laugh: 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 27, 2017, 06:44:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2017, 05:57:18 pm

If I move away from scary......I could go this route, although it's pretty childish.


(http://image.top1price.com/32edWnvBAYSdE6FK7ynhb0hR4wg=/0x300/product_images/full/7150a5d36be7832801d1808bc07160f0fcc84091/waterproof-shower-curtain-better-super-friends-polyester-curtains-multiple-sizes-for-choose-6072inch-7272inch-7278inch.jpg)

Maybe, but it's you.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 29, 2017, 02:12:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2017, 05:58:12 pm

Isn't that  what I have now, basically?  The shadow of an old woman with a knife?

Oh, sorry! I must have missed that post. Then you're way ahead of me. I didn't even know there was such a thing as scary shower curtains.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 02:57:35 pm

Katherine,  here is a shot of my bathroom, after I first moved in.


(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/935028_10151567545947348_1573364095_n.jpg?oh=d78131f534fbc6ba8dd0100c69c5f2a2&oe=5981FB45)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 03:02:12 pm

I later  took the towel with the hand prints and hung it on the wall, over the toilet.


On the wall across from that, I have this towel hanging, given to me by big brother  Paul!  :)


(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1379967_10151928806332348_1934108006_n.jpg?oh=2ee4972f6af73fe5929fe51106871690&oe=597488D3)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 29, 2017, 03:24:57 pm

I don't think you should encourage him, Paul!!  >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 06:28:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 29, 2017, 03:24:57 pm

I don't think you should encourage him, Paul!!  >:( >:(

maybe one day I'll have a guest bedroom to decorate.........










































(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/98/ee/3e/98ee3e49a4a35e2688e6ea383dea5b10.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 06:30:46 pm

and (of course) a place for their sleepy baby.....











































(https://cdn.thisiswhyimbroke.com/images/jaws-themed-baby-crub-300x250.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 30, 2017, 10:30:59 am

Oh, thanks for reposting, Chuck! That's Norman, all right. I love the addition of the hand and footprints.

And I really love that baby bed.

Your home may never get featured in House Beautiful, but it definitely expresses your personality!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2017, 02:05:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 06:30:46 pm

and (of course) a place for their sleepy baby.....

(https://cdn.thisiswhyimbroke.com/images/jaws-themed-baby-crub-300x250.jpg)

You're gonna need a bigger baby bed. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 30, 2017, 07:46:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 30, 2017, 02:05:48 pm

You're gonna need a bigger baby bed. ...

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2017, 07:56:26 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 30, 2017, 10:30:59 am

Your home may never get featured in House Beautiful, but it definitely expresses your personality!  :laugh:

Way to go, squashing my dreams, Katherine!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 02, 2017, 06:49:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 30, 2017, 07:56:26 pm

Way to go, squashing my dreams, Katherine!


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, not unless current trends change considerably.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 03, 2017, 07:08:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 02, 2017, 06:49:49 pm

Well, not unless current trends change considerably.  :laugh:

Ya never know!! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2017, 07:04:52 pm

It's almost the weekend!  :)

Hope everyone has cool plans!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 05, 2017, 11:27:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 06:28:53 pm

maybe one day I'll have a guest bedroom to decorate.........

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/98/ee/3e/98ee3e49a4a35e2688e6ea383dea5b10.png)

As long as you make sure your guests get a heart check-up before visiting you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 05, 2017, 11:28:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2017, 06:30:46 pm

and (of course) a place for their sleepy baby.....


(https://cdn.thisiswhyimbroke.com/images/jaws-themed-baby-crub-300x250.jpg)

They'll sue you for therapy money for the baby!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 05, 2017, 11:29:31 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 30, 2017, 10:30:59 am

Your home may never get featured in House Beautiful, but it definitely expresses your personality!  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2017, 07:09:42 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 05, 2017, 11:27:16 am

As long as you make sure your guests get a heart check-up before visiting you!!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 06, 2017, 10:52:40 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 02, 2017, 06:49:49 pm

Well, not unless current trends change considerably.  :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 03, 2017, 07:08:49 pm

Ya never know!! 

The good news is, when "murder chic" becomes a decorating trend, you'll be way ahead of the curve!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2017, 09:12:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 06, 2017, 10:52:40 am

The good news is, when "murder chic" becomes a decorating trend, you'll be way ahead of the curve!  :)

Murder Chic -  When your home looks like a crime scene!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2017, 05:04:42 pm

How cool is that? Maybe it only has to do with settings on my PC, but I see your blog now has 1500 pages.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2017, 06:44:41 pm

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 07, 2017, 07:38:51 pm

Hi Chuck. Did someone's mom pass away? Sending thoughts to you.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2017, 02:57:42 pm

Hiya Lee.

My Aunt Nancy (dad's sister) passed away.  Two days later, her husband followed her.   Saturday was the joint memorial service.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 08, 2017, 03:21:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2017, 02:57:42 pm

Hiya Lee.

My Aunt Nancy (dad's sister) passed away.  Two days later, her husband followed her.   Saturday was the joint memorial service.

I'm sorry to hear that, Chuck.  :'(  How sad for the family (yet sometimes appropriate for the people) for one spouse's death to so closely follow another.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 08, 2017, 05:41:26 pm

I'm sorry for your loss, Chuck.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2017, 05:51:25 pm

It was a nice service.  Their children gave some readings, a few eulogies, and then we had a repast at a local diner.   about 18 of us had a meal together and shared stories and laughed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 10, 2017, 10:40:19 am

Seems like a good way to celebrate their life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 10, 2017, 07:37:55 pm

It was.  Now I just hope my cousins (their kids) are able to deal with it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2017, 09:47:39 pm

Had a decent weekend this weekend, I hope you all did as well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2017, 06:31:45 pm

Hiya friends!

How is everyone doing now?

Memorial Day weekend is coming up!  an extra day off work will be nice!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 17, 2017, 06:37:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2017, 06:31:45 pm

Hiya friends!

How is everyone doing now?

Memorial Day weekend is coming up!  an extra day off work will be nice!!!

It will be, but, OMG, Memorial Day already.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2017, 12:19:49 am

I know.....the year is almost half over already.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 20, 2017, 10:38:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2017, 12:19:49 am

I know.....the year is almost half over already.

:o  How'd that happen? If I ever still wrote checks, I'd probably still be writing 2016 on them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2017, 06:03:20 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 20, 2017, 10:38:14 am

:o  How'd that happen? If I ever still wrote checks, I'd probably still be writing 2016 on them!

You don't write checks?   I have to still write a few.  My rent check is one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2017, 09:39:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2017, 06:03:20 pm

You don't write checks?   I have to still write a few.  My rent check is one.

Not Katherine. To her checks are so twentieth century.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 21, 2017, 10:23:29 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2017, 09:39:14 pm

Not Katherine. To her checks are so twentieth century.  ;D

So true!  :laugh:

I write checks for my son's rent (although last year, when he had a different -- more corporate -- landlord, I paid online). I write checks to my handyman, whom I hire maybe a couple of times a year. I write checks to, um ... well, I'm sure I've written two or three others over the past year, but they were most likely one-offs rather than regular payments.

I pay my mortgage online, and my mortgage is held by the same bank where have my checking account, so that's particularly convenient.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2017, 05:42:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2017, 09:39:14 pm

Not Katherine. To her checks are so twentieth century.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 22, 2017, 01:05:18 am

Checks? Are standing orders not common in the US?
For everything people have to pay regularly and always the same amount, like rent, mortgage, etc we use standing orders. And costs that differ in amount but come regularly, like phone bill, we have direct debit authorization. That way I don't even have to think of it. I'd get crazy if I had to handle all those payments every month, and in time! :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2017, 09:52:12 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 22, 2017, 01:05:18 am

Checks? Are standing orders not common in the US?
For everything people have to pay regularly and always the same amount, like rent, mortgage, etc we use standing orders. And costs that differ in amount but come regularly, like phone bill, we have direct debit authorization. That way I don't even have to think of it. I'd get crazy if I had to handle all those payments every month, and in time! :o

What's the difference between a standing order and a direct debit? They sound the same to me.  ???

"Over here," you can have regularly occurring amounts directly debited from your account. For example, people in my condominium community can have their monthly condo fees directly debited from their accounts. I don't do it; I refuse to give up control of money being taken out of my bank account in that way. If I remember correctly, I had that option, too, like Katherine does, when I had a mortgage. But I'm not aware that these arrangements have an actual name, like "standing order."

I also don't pay any bills on line, so I don't know how that works; my assumption always has been that you have to use a credit card, like shopping, but then you get the credit card bill anyway.

I believe I understood Katherine to say she pays everything on line, so I'm sure she can explain that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 22, 2017, 10:33:00 am

Here are the options:

-- You can pay all your bills by writing a check, putting it in an envelope, addressing the envelope, sealing it which may involve licking the glue (yuck), putting a stamp on the envelope (if you have a stamp) and dropping it in a mailbox.

-- You can set up a list of debtors (regular or occasional) on your bank's "bill pay" page, and when a bill comes due you can go on there, enter the amount you want to pay and the bank sends it to the debtor.

-- You can set up a regular debtor on the bill-pay page to send you e-bills, which you pay when they arrive.

-- You can arrange with a debtor to automatically deduct your bill from a credit card (this doesn't work with a credit-card company, but utilities, cable TV, gym memberships and things like that will do it). Then you pay the credit-card bill. Or you can use your bank's debit card as your credit card, so when the bill comes due it comes right out of your account.

-- You can set up your bank's bill pay to automatically pay a bill. It's not called "standing order," but it does have a name  -- "direct debit" or "automatic payment" or something like that. If it's a credit card bill where you'd have a total balance and a minimum payment, you could set it up for either or for some amount in between.

-- You can arrange with the debtor to have your bill payments automatically deducted from your account (giving that debtor the account numbers) -- again, either the whole balance, the minimum payment, or something in between like "minimum due plus $50."

The last two work about the same. I have most of my bills -- utilities, credit cards, etc.,  deducted automatically from my bank account, by arrangement either with the bank or the debtor. I don't do this with my son's rent because his landlord is so 20th century, and I don't do this with my mortgage, because it's a higher amount and I have until the 15th to pay it without a late fee so I time it to when I'll have enough money in my account to pay it. It's the only one (besides Jack's rent) that I actually have to take action on, but it's easy because it's a simple transfer from my checking account to the mortgage, all on my bank account's website.

And of course you can, at any time, pay them yourself and circumvent the system -- either pay extra in addition to your automatic payment, or make a payment and have your automatic payment canceled.

As usual, I'm with you, Chrissi! I'd go crazy if I had to keep track of all of those things and write out dozens of checks each month. Worse, I'd forget to pay them on time even if I had the money to do so, and I'd rack up late fees and tarnish my credit rating.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 23, 2017, 11:02:49 pm

I write about 2 or 3 cheques per year, mainly to the lawn mower man if I do not see him and the amount builds up.They are talking about phasing cheques out in Australia. It is mainly elderly (older than me  ;D) who still use them, I pay all my bills online using my credit card (and get points) or by direct debit. I have been thinking of asking the lawnmower man if I can have his bank account number but I think he prefers cash to avoid taxes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 24, 2017, 08:44:36 am

Quote from: brian on May 23, 2017, 11:02:49 pm

I write about 2 or 3 cheques per year, mainly to the lawn mower man if I do not see him and the amount builds up.They are talking about phasing cheques out in Australia. It is mainly elderly (older than me  ;D) who still use them, I pay all my bills online using my credit card (and get points) or by direct debit. I have been thinking of asking the lawnmower man if I can have his bank account number but I think he prefers cash to avoid taxes.

Do you have PayPal there? If so, he'd only need an account connected to his bank account, so it would be like getting cash. You could connect your account to a credit card to get the points.

PayPal doesn't generate any documents to be used in taxes, at least not yet, so for him it would be almost like getting cash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 24, 2017, 10:51:49 am

Yes we have Paypal but it is just $35 per cut (every 2 weeks in summer and none during winter except he cuts the hedges then). I never know when he is coming dueto weather and am often not home then it builds up in amount. I am not sure he would want to be bothered. I left him a cheque for $105 in his mail box nearly 2 weeks ago to cover my being away until July and it has still not been presented. I am sure he likes cash in hand but of course it is illegal for him not to declare it butI do not ask questions. He would have to declare some income to avoid suspicion.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 24, 2017, 10:56:27 am

I organise a weekend away for our walking group (over 60s) each year. First they pay me a deposit several months head then the balance a few weeks before. I am encouraging them to pay by bank transfer and over half do. A few pay cash and some still use cheques although I ask for 50 cents more. The bank charges me 30 cents for each cheque deposited and I think my having to stand in line at a bank is worth another 20 cents  ;D  It is almost the only time I go into my bank. I have never felt secure depositing into a ATM although I guess cheques are safe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 24, 2017, 08:18:27 pm

Quote from: brian on May 24, 2017, 10:56:27 am

I have never felt secure depositing into a ATM although I guess cheques are safe.

Me neither, although these days the ATMs scan the checks, right? In the old days you had to put it in an envelope and hope for the best.

The thing I hate most is when well-meaning relatives send birthday checks (to my kids, primarily) for $20. So you have to make a whole trip to the bank (or, if you dare, at least an ATM), when a) a $20 bill is pretty safe to mail and b) even if it did get lost or stolen you're only out $20. My stepmother boldly sends my kids $100 bills for big occasions and I'm really grateful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 24, 2017, 09:40:32 pm

Just before Christmas I had to pay the deposit for the weekend and tried to do it by bank transfer but for some reason it was returned to my account so I went to the bank of the accommodation provider (not my own) and was standing in queue. A young man came and offered to show me (an old fellow) how to use the ATM and yes, it scanned the cheque. I did not like to explain to him that it was not my bank so his little lesson was not much use to me.
When I paid the balance (several thousand$) the manager said she preferred credit card so she did not have to go to the bank. I was very glad as I received the points and every $18,000 I put on my credit card I get $100 to spend at the hardware/garden centre.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 24, 2017, 10:28:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 24, 2017, 08:18:27 pm

Me neither, although these days the ATMs scan the checks, right? In the old days you had to put it in an envelope and hope for the best.

I've never deposited into an ATM either. I don't really get how that works. I also use only my own bank's ATMs for withdrawals. At least for now, the bank doesn't charge you to get your own money out of their own ATMs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 25, 2017, 09:25:33 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 24, 2017, 10:28:58 pm

I've never deposited into an ATM either. I don't really get how that works. I also use only my own bank's ATMs for withdrawals. At least for now, the bank doesn't charge you to get your own money out of their own ATMs.

No. In fact, many nice banks won't even charge you for getting your own money out of other people's ATMS.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 25, 2017, 09:41:34 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 25, 2017, 09:25:33 am

No. In fact, many nice banks won't even charge you for getting your own money out of other people's ATMS.

That's interesting news to me, but I suppose you need to find that out from your bank?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 25, 2017, 09:44:04 am

Many banks have mobile banking.  I can deposit a check using my cell phone, which takes a photo of the check. No need to even go to an ATM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 25, 2017, 10:46:44 am

I have such difficulty using a cell phone that I will not even think of going there.
I can withdraw free of charge from the Scotia Bank here in Canada and The Bank of America in the USA (No branches in Alaska :( ). But still my bank charges $5 for any withdrawal in an overseas currency which is why I have a money belt round my waist with Canadian and US bills that I purchased in Sydney last month. Hopefully I will not need to use an ATM until the end of June.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 25, 2017, 01:13:47 pm

In Sweden we haven't had any checks for the last 25 years.

People pay their bills online - either on computer or mobile phone - , or via bank giro. We also have the automated system, you allow a company to withdrav the money directly from your bank account.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2017, 07:54:30 pm

So funny to see how checks are being phased out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 28, 2017, 12:12:33 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 25, 2017, 09:44:04 am

Many banks have mobile banking.  I can deposit a check using my cell phone, which takes a photo of the check. No need to even go to an ATM.

True. I haven't tried that yet. But I did see a scene on You're the Worst where a ditzy woman took an iPhone photo of a big check and then ripped it to shreds, thinking she'd done you need to do to deposit it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2017, 09:31:28 pm

I was talking to my mom today, as her bank had sent her a letter about accounts.  There was one account the bank had which charges $0.50 for each check over 8 that  you write per month.

I asked my mom how many checks per month she  writes, her reply was 30.   LOL  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 29, 2017, 02:55:53 pm

So I guess your advice was not to open that account....?!!   ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2017, 05:29:52 pm

yes, you could say that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 29, 2017, 07:19:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 28, 2017, 09:31:28 pm

I was talking to my mom today, as her bank had sent her a letter about accounts.  There was one account the bank had which charges $0.50 for each check over 8 that  you write per month.

I asked my mom how many checks per month she  writes, her reply was 30.   LOL  :o

I sense a need for a team of educators to travel around to community ed centers, senior living places, etc., and teach basic skills: using the remote, searching for things on Roku or other streaming service, smart phone, tablet ... then onto handy uses like online banking ...

Of course, many older people are already great with those things. I talked to one guy of about 90 who'd been using a personal computer when they were, like, the size of old sewing machines and tables. (The "mainframes," of course, were like rooms full of refrigerators.) I mean, early 50s if not 40s. And he'd kept completely up with the latest technology. Prefers Macs now.

But I've also known a woman whose husband kept all their financial records on the computer and then he died and she didn't even know how to turn it on.

And a week or so ago I interviewed a 72-yo woman who didn't have a computer at home. Maybe at work -- it wasn't really clear. When the story came out (on NextAvenue!) she asked me to print out a copy and mail it through the Post Office.

So I did. She was actually a pretty fascinating woman -- not at all retiring or typically reluctant to venture into unknown territory. She had lived in India and other parts of the world, had interesting jobs. But at 72 she was drawing the line at home computers and cell phones -- I don't mean she doesn't use smartphones, I mean she only uses the kind plugged into the wall. Kept life "simpler," she said.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2017, 07:37:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 29, 2017, 07:19:16 pm

But I've also known a woman whose husband kept all their financial records on the computer and then he died and she didn't even know how to turn it on.

And a week or so ago I interviewed a 72-yo woman who didn't have a computer at home. Maybe at work -- it wasn't really clear. When the story came out (on NextAvenue!) she asked me to print out a copy and mail it through the Post Office.

So I did. She was actually a pretty fascinating woman -- not at all retiring or typically reluctant to venture into unknown territory. She had lived in India and other parts of the world, had interesting jobs. But at 72 she was drawing the line at home computers and cell phones -- I don't mean she doesn't use smartphones, I mean she only uses the kind plugged into the wall. Kept life "simpler," she said.

We have a woman on my team at work. I recently learned she's 73. She had a career in university and museum publishing, but when it comes to using a PC, she's even more functionally illiterate than I am. She has to be shown three times how to do things, and she still doesn't get it.  :(

On the other hand, my dad has learned to take pictures on his (flip phone) cell phone, and even I haven't learned to do that! :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 30, 2017, 01:14:16 am

I am 73  ;D  :(  I do online banking and book airlines and hotels etc online., take photos on my cell phone but prefer my camera. I am here so obviously use computer (Macs), as a teacher-librarian I use to teach students to search on engines before Google (Alta Vista comes to mind but there were others) but what is Roku?  ;D Sounds like Sudoku which I do not do.
I do prefer a keyboard so gave my Ipad to my sister (older but with arthritis) and wander round the world with a laptop. and is one reason I do not like using cellphones for anything other than calls. I can text but it takes forever, my fingers keep hitting the wrong letter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 31, 2017, 09:26:51 am

Quote from: brian on May 30, 2017, 01:14:16 am

I am 73  ;D  :(  I do online banking and book airlines and hotels etc online., take photos on my cell phone but prefer my camera. I am here so obviously use computer (Macs), as a teacher-librarian I use to teach students to search on engines before Google (Alta Vista comes to mind but there were others) but what is Roku?  ;D Sounds like Sudoku which I do not do.
I do prefer a keyboard so gave my Ipad to my sister (older but with arthritis) and wander round the world with a laptop. and is one reason I do not like using cellphones for anything other than calls. I can text but it takes forever, my fingers keep hitting the wrong letter.

Yes, I think that in terms of techological skillfulness, age is not a determinant. But there is a correlation. Like I said, the guy at the senior center who was running the program was in his 80s.

And I keep trying to tell my 22-yo to put his phone on "find my phone" and he claims he can't do it. I told him I did it and it took 5 minutes. I told him his dad did it, and he can hardly order a book off Amazon. As for my ex, he's 54 and doesn't care to learn about anything beyond what it takes to do his job, which is a fair amount since he's a reporter. (Plus history, which he likes to read about.) I can't explain my son. He certainly knows how to use Snapchat and Spotify and all those other things the kids are into these days.

Brian, Roku is a system that lets you watch streaming video via your wireless if you don't already have a "smart TV" that can do that by itself. You probably have some alternative technology with a different name, I would think.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2017, 10:08:54 am

"Find my phone"? Is that the thing you're supposed to do so it can be tracked if it's lost or stolen?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 03, 2017, 10:21:06 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2017, 10:08:54 am

"Find my phone"? Is that the thing you're supposed to do so it can be tracked if it's lost or stolen?

Yes. It's pretty effective. I set it up when I was at work, and it could show me where in the building my phone was. My ex-husband has used it a couple of times -- once it was at someone's house and he and his dad went there and got it back. The other time it was lying in the sidewalk about a mile from his home, and he got there just as some family was picking it up.

You can even set it so it beeps even when it's turned off or the battery is dead, so if it slips into a chair cushion you can dig it out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2017, 08:43:28 pm

From going check-less to smart phones that you can "find"......gotta love technology!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 06, 2017, 11:58:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 05, 2017, 08:43:28 pm

From going check-less to smart phones that you can "find"......gotta love technology!

Though of course it also has its downsides.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 06, 2017, 01:16:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 06, 2017, 11:58:34 am

Though of course it also has its downsides.  :-\

It's great when it does what it's supposed to do, but when it doesn't. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2017, 04:46:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 06, 2017, 11:58:34 am

Though of course it also has its downsides.  :-\

yes, that is true!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2017, 07:06:24 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

How is everyone feeling?   Hope y'all are doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 08, 2017, 07:08:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 08, 2017, 07:06:24 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

How is everyone feeling?   Hope y'all are doing well!

Oh, I'm not at all well. My neuralgia is bad and my back hurts.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 09, 2017, 10:14:28 pm

damn.....I'm sorry to hear this, Jeff.

Has the doctor said anything about your neuralgia?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2017, 10:27:52 pm

Well the heat is here.  Ugh!   

I haven't scheduled any vacation time at all this year yet.....I'm thinking when I do take some time, I'll try to learn how to use photoshop.  There must be a "photoshop for dummies" book out there somewhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 13, 2017, 03:46:58 pm

Looking forward to the result!

*imagines Madonna and zombies, Nena and superheroes, zombies and balloons*   ;D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2017, 08:02:39 pm

Actually, you're not far off.

I want to make my own Super Hero gift wrap for the holidays.   Something like this....



(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--uPmm82Azps/VI4ndPLzxiI/AAAAAAAAXeI/_o72z92ON90/s1600/LSH%2BXmas.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2017, 08:04:43 pm

or like this


(http://www.nottolone.net/legione/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/super-friends_wrapping-paper_1980.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 13, 2017, 10:14:42 pm

That would be awesome, friend. And, I am doing well, thank you!! Front-Ranger

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 18, 2017, 03:56:17 pm

Haha, glad I was kinda sorta right!  ;D

But I really think you should throw a couple of Madonnas and baloons into the mix!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2017, 10:15:03 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 18, 2017, 03:56:17 pm

But I really think you should throw a couple of Madonnas and baloons into the mix!  ;)

overkill, my dear.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 20, 2017, 10:22:54 am

Wish I had an extra hundred bucks or so that I wanted to throw away.

Right now there are some eBay listings or action figures of Christopher Reeve as Superman, and whoever did the sculpting (?) of the face did an unbelievable job: It really looks like Christopher Reeve!

There are some Henry Cavill Man of Steel Superman figures as well, but I think they missed the mark on that one. Doesn't look at all like Henry Cavill, IMO.

Except the one I saw from the scene early in Man of Steel where Clark Kent has a full beard and a hairy chest (who knew Superman had a hairy chest?).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2017, 11:27:52 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 20, 2017, 10:22:54 am

Wish I had an extra hundred bucks or so that I wanted to throw away.

Don't we all?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2017, 07:00:29 pm

My, I hadn't realized it's been over 2 weeks since I've posted to my blog!

I'm taking Monday and Tuesday off this week as "mental health" days.   Monday I'll be spending some time at the hospital, my sister-in-law will be having back surgery, so I'm gong to the hospital to be supportive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 17, 2017, 10:45:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 16, 2017, 07:00:29 pm

My, I hadn't realized it's been over 2 weeks since I've posted to my blog!

I noticed! You not only hadn't posted on your blog, but you hadn't posted on anyone else's either. I worried for a moment, but then saw that you'd been posting on Facebook, so apparently it was just us you were snubbing.  :laugh:

Quote

I'm taking Monday and Tuesday off this week as "mental health" days.   Monday I'll be spending some time at the hospital, my sister-in-law will be having back surgery, so I'm gong to the hospital to be supportive.

That's nice of you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2017, 06:58:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 17, 2017, 10:45:38 am

I noticed! You not only hadn't posted on your blog, but you hadn't posted on anyone else's either. I worried for a moment, but then saw that you'd been posting on Facebook, so apparently it was just us you were snubbing.  :laugh:

:laugh:

No snubs, just running out of time during the day!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 18, 2017, 12:45:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 17, 2017, 06:58:07 pm

:laugh:

No snubs, just running out of time during the day!   :laugh:

Never enough time, never enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2017, 05:14:58 pm

you can say that  again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 19, 2017, 10:41:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2017, 05:14:58 pm

you can say that  again!

I already did!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 20, 2017, 06:34:17 pm

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2017, 06:50:40 pm

My,  the  summer is flying by!

Tomorrow is August already!   I can't believe it!

Went through some tests on Saturday night,  if all goes well, I'll have a sleep mask soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2017, 12:07:58 am

How is everyone!

I'm having a 'staycation' this week,  I'm looking forward to sleeping in and just relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2017, 10:56:41 am

Well, first day of staycation, and I'm enjoying relaxing, and having a clean apartment.  LOL

With the instructor coming today to show me how to set up my sleep mask, I needed to make sure the apartment was presentable.   It's nice and clean, which is a relief, as I've gotten lazy the past few week, and not given it the attention it deserved.

Now, should surprise guests arrive, my place is clean!   :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2017, 12:10:06 pm

Good morning everyone.

I stayed up late last night, making myself tired so that I would have an easier time sleeping with the mask on.  I went to bed at about 1 am, on my back, and I woke up at 10:30 am, still on my back.

I don't remember waking up during the night at all, and I'm feeling pretty awake instead of drowsy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 09, 2017, 10:48:47 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

I continue to believe my car is psychic.  It knows I'm on vacation this week, so it decided to surprise me today with the "Service Engine Soon" light.   It was almost time for another oil change, so I just dropped the car off at the shop, had them do a new oil change, and had them look into the engine light.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2017, 09:59:05 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 09, 2017, 10:48:47 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

I continue to believe my car is psychic.  It knows I'm on vacation this week, so it decided to surprise me today with the "Service Engine Soon" light.   It was almost time for another oil change, so I just dropped the car off at the shop, had them do a new oil change, and had them look into the engine light.

Those damn lights can be scary. My and and I both have experiences with them. Sometimes the problem can be with the light instead of with the engine!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2017, 07:41:17 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2017, 09:59:05 am

Those damn lights can be scary. My and and I both have experiences with them. Sometimes the problem can be with the light instead of with the engine!  :laugh:

Well, it was at the mechanic today, and was OK when I picked  it up,  (they changed the spark plugs and some coils) and now the stupid light is back on.  I have to run some errands  tomorrow, and then I can  bring  it back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2017, 10:11:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2017, 09:59:05 am

Those damn lights can be scary. My and and I both have experiences with them. Sometimes the problem can be with the light instead of with the engine!  :laugh:

Does my brain move faster than I can type? Of course that was supposed to read "My dad and I both."  ::)

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2017, 07:41:17 pm

Well, it was at the mechanic today, and was OK when I picked  it up,  (they changed the spark plugs and some coils) and now the stupid light is back on.  I have to run some errands  tomorrow, and then I can  bring  it back.

I hope they really solve the problem for you. It's annoying when they don't fix it right the first time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2017, 12:03:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2017, 10:11:15 pm

I hope they really solve the problem for you. It's annoying when they don't fix it right the first time.

Thanks!  I trust my mechanic, they do great work  there,  and are not bad price-wise.

To be honest,  when I picked up the car he told me the light may come  back  on.   He said the computer they hooked the car up to  showed three issues,  spark plugs, coils, and I forget what the third was.  He only fixed the spark plugs and coils because (according  to him) when those two  items are off, they can cause a "false positive" for the third item on the list, and he didn't want to do the work on it, and charge me for it, if it wasn't needed.

Being that the light came back on, I guess the third item is a true issue now, so the truck is going back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 11, 2017, 12:33:45 pm

Lee and Jeff and anyone else with an ailing parent, I highly recommend Atul Gawande's Being Mortal. I'm in the middle of reading it now. You know Atul Gawande from the New Yorker, I'm sure. The book is beautiful but it's also kind of depressing, as this subject tends to be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 12, 2017, 06:34:40 pm

Got the car back today, and it wasn't too expensive, and the light is off now.  :)

Saturday evening, and my "staycation" is almost over!   Oh well, all  good things come to an end!!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2017, 06:55:18 pm

Iv'e just about made it through my first week  back after my "staycation".......just Friday to  get through, and I'm already looking forward to 5:00.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2017, 09:01:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 12, 2017, 06:34:40 pm

Got the car back today, and it wasn't too expensive, and the light is off now.  :)

Good news.  :)  How'd I miss this?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2017, 06:17:40 pm

Because you've been busy with stuff going on in your life! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 22, 2017, 05:46:34 pm

Hello!   *waves*

Hope everyone is doing well!   It's in the  90s here, but the humidity makes it feel like 100!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 22, 2017, 11:15:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 22, 2017, 05:46:34 pm

Hello!   *waves*

Hope everyone is doing well!   It's in the  90s here, but the humidity makes it feel like 100!

Hi Chuck! That sounds nice, actually. It's barely making it into the high 70s here these days. 80 and 81 for the weekend, and that's my minimum comfort level! I can handle 70s, but it's already feeling fall-ish, and I'm not ready for that.

Luckily I'm going on a business trip to Austin next week. Should be warm enough there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2017, 06:08:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 22, 2017, 11:15:07 pm

I can handle 70s, but it's already feeling fall-ish, and I'm not ready for that.

Oh, I am so ready for fall!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 24, 2017, 10:43:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2017, 06:08:03 pm

Oh, I am so ready for fall!!

I never am. For me, this time of year is like a weeks-long Sunday night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2017, 11:04:50 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 24, 2017, 10:43:30 am

I never am. For me, this time of year is like a weeks-long Sunday night.

Run, don't walk, out of Minnesota.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2017, 07:41:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 24, 2017, 10:43:30 am

I never am. For me, this time of year is like a weeks-long Sunday night.

Oh, that's not a good feeling!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2017, 07:41:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2017, 11:04:50 am

Run, don't walk, out of Minnesota.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 25, 2017, 07:50:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 24, 2017, 11:04:50 am

Run, don't walk, out of Minnesota.

The days here are still longer right now than they are in Philadelphia.

But it's true that in winter they're shorter, and probably chillier.

I should probably run not walk to San Diego or sumpin'.

I have a friend who moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and that sounds nice. But I'm not sure what they have down there for girls like me (who don't speak Spanish).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2017, 08:30:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 25, 2017, 07:50:01 pm

But I'm not sure what they have down there for girls like me (who don't speak Spanish).

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2017, 09:57:41 pm

Had a text message today that the family is getting together tomorrow afternoon to celebrate the birthdays of my niece and sister-in-law.

Way to wait for the last minute to tell me!  :laugh:


Now I'll have to wake up earlier tomorrow, get birthday cards, and then get my  laundry done before meeting everyone for an early dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 27, 2017, 10:22:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 26, 2017, 09:57:41 pm

Now I'll have to wake up earlier tomorrow, get birthday cards, and then get my  laundry done before meeting everyone for an early dinner.

Sounds fun, though!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 08, 2017, 07:10:18 pm

Oh, Chuck!! There's a request on HARO (Help a Reporter Out) that is right up your alley! It says:

We are looking for creative Instagram campaigns to get more men
wearing pearls. Do you have any ideas for topics, hashtags and
specific campaigns that will appeal to men?
Requirements:
We need a quote, no more than 100 words long, ready to be
published. If we choose your quote, you and your website will be
featured on our blog.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2017, 09:40:04 pm

(http://i.imgur.com/x1Jnr9w.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 08, 2017, 10:26:37 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 08, 2017, 07:10:18 pm

Oh, Chuck!! There's a request on HARO (Help a Reporter Out)

My work email is deluged with spam thanks to that damn HARO.  >:(  :laugh: I made one request for a source, one time, years ago, and now I'm apparently on every lifestyle PR list in the land. I get emails about the new fall lipsticks, and what to serve at a Labor Day picnic, and how to handle your children's stress over the hurricane, and what a new survey shows people think about extramarital sex, and all kinds of things I would never in a million years write about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 09, 2017, 10:50:52 am

Quote from: serious crayons on September 08, 2017, 10:26:37 pm

My work email is deluged with spam thanks to that damn HARO.  >:(  :laugh: I made one request for a source, one time, years ago, and now I'm apparently on every lifestyle PR list in the land. I get emails about the new fall lipsticks, and what to serve at a Labor Day picnic, and how to handle your children's stress over the hurricane, and what a new survey shows people think about extramarital sex, and all kinds of things I would never in a million years write about.

I've never done this myself, but isn't there a way you can "unsubscribe" from HARO?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:50:59 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 08, 2017, 07:10:18 pm

Oh, Chuck!! There's a request on HARO (Help a Reporter Out) that is right up your alley! It says:

We are looking for creative Instagram campaigns to get more men
wearing pearls. 

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That's the most perfect pairing of request and requestee I've ever seen!!!

Right up your alley, Chuckie!!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




(http://shaheenjewellery.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Why-Dont-Real-Men-Wear-Pearls-Shaheen-OG.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:52:39 pm

(http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12681&stc=1&d=1307479580)

Is it possible to look more bored?

He obviously would like to get rid of all these damn pearls!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:53:25 pm

(http://www.karipearls.com/images/prince-of-pearls.jpg)

A little artistic touch to the headgear. Nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:54:34 pm

(http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44135&d=1471221408&stc=1)


The urban pearl wearer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:55:22 pm

(http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25973&d=1384312520)

The pearls are only one of his male attractions....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:56:16 pm

(http://thestyleguys.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-19-at-5.02.48-PM-217x300.png)


Cowboy in pearls!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:58:07 pm

(http://www.karipearls.com/images/my-husbands-favourite-pearls-21618175.jpg)


For pearl wearers in the closet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 03:59:38 pm

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5LXCQv9Qb7g/Tn5tqZv7pLI/AAAAAAAAB-8/GrgwVYKMQVk/s1600/rudolph+valentino+in+turban+and+pearls.jpg)


I especially like this one. Would  you consider it Chuckie?

Please?

Just for me?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 04:02:05 pm

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRc0Df2x6T07htkJrdkffX-jcSSSyIh6NaI3YYweIQfz_Clxj9O)


The moustache gives a nice little extra something, don't ya think?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 04:09:37 pm

(http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=45046&d=1474521455)



Classy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 09, 2017, 04:15:07 pm

(http://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15034)


The cutest of them all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 09, 2017, 06:25:34 pm

They look OK on Pharrell and cute on the little kid. The urban pearlwearer is kind of cute, except for the pearls.

In seventh grade I had a crush on Rudolph Valentino (sure, he'd been dead for decades, but I probably had just about as much a chance meeting Rudolph as I would meeting Paul McCartney or someone like that). But I'm not a big fan of his headwear in that picture.

I guess I'm just not much of a pearl person.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 09, 2017, 06:28:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 09, 2017, 10:50:52 am

I've never done this myself, but isn't there a way you can "unsubscribe" from HARO?

Now that you mention it, maybe. I assumed I was already on a bunch of lists because my spam comes from dozens of different places. So I couldn't "unsubscribe" to them very effectively one by one, but maybe if they're all consulting some master list held by HARO itself I could tell them to take me off.

Guess I thought it was sort of like, once hackers get your info from Equifax, it's pretty hard to repair the damage ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2017, 08:32:04 pm

Good lord, my blog is now the home of a bunch of stupid ass pearl pics!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2017, 06:51:47 pm

Hey, you should be grateful!  >:(

I spent hours, hours!, just to provide you with some pearl wearing nice role models, to give you a little inspiration.

That way you'll always have some pearls at hand when the need to clutch suddenly occurs!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 11, 2017, 07:01:48 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 11, 2017, 06:51:47 pm

Hey, you should be grateful!  >:(

I spent hours, hours!, just to provide you with some pearl wearing nice role models, to give you a little inspiration.

That way you'll always have some pearls at hand when the need to clutch suddenly occurs!

Your time could've been better spent.

*runs from Sonja*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 11, 2017, 07:03:40 pm

*uses pearls as lasso and catches Chuck easily*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 12, 2017, 10:46:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 11, 2017, 07:03:40 pm

*uses pearls as lasso and catches Chuck easily*

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2017, 08:05:09 pm

Katherine, don't encourage her.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2017, 10:34:26 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 11, 2017, 07:03:40 pm

*uses pearls as lasso and catches Chuck easily*

Quote from: serious crayons on September 12, 2017, 10:46:47 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 14, 2017, 08:05:09 pm

Katherine, don't encourage her.   :laugh:

A new rodeo event? Chuck-doggin'? Wouldn't even need a ropin' horse.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2017, 08:25:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2017, 10:34:26 pm

A new rodeo event? Chuck-doggin'? Wouldn't even need a ropin' horse.  ;D

You seem too eager to tie me up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2017, 09:45:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 15, 2017, 08:25:22 pm

You seem too eager to tie me up.

You'd look fine hogtied with pearls.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2017, 01:24:46 pm

My blog has suddenly turned into  "R" rated territory.   Not that I mind.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2017, 03:41:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 14, 2017, 08:05:09 pm

Katherine, don't encourage her.   :laugh:

I need all the encouragement I can get!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2017, 03:41:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2017, 10:34:26 pm

A new rodeo event? Chuck-doggin'? Wouldn't even need a ropin' horse.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 16, 2017, 03:48:32 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2017, 09:45:34 pm

You'd look fine hogtied with pearls.  ;D

(https://displate.com/displates/2015-09-27/330e078b2888ce92ce390c43630361b5.jpg?w=357&h=500&v=3)


I'm sure Chuck would enjoy that!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2017, 11:16:38 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 16, 2017, 03:48:32 pm

(https://displate.com/displates/2015-09-27/330e078b2888ce92ce390c43630361b5.jpg?w=357&h=500&v=3)

I'm sure Chuck would enjoy that!!

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2017, 09:41:37 pm

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Enjoyed the day off, for Columbus Day.   Although I must admit, I'm watching the movement of changing the holiday to "Indigenous People Day" with interest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 09, 2017, 09:52:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2017, 09:41:37 pm

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Enjoyed the day off, for Columbus Day.   Although I must admit, I'm watching the movement of changing the holiday to "Indigenous People Day" with interest.

Hmm. So how did we go from "Delaware Avenue" to "Christopher Columbus Blvd."?

Following Canadian usage would sound much better: "First Nations Day."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2017, 10:45:24 am

Or how about Leif Eriksen Day? After all, he landed here almost 500 years before Columbus did.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 10, 2017, 06:43:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 09, 2017, 09:41:37 pm

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Enjoyed the day off, for Columbus Day.   Although I must admit, I'm watching the movement of changing the holiday to "Indigenous People Day" with interest.

Minneapolis has been calling it Indigenous People's Day for years. A new city council got sworn in, and their very first act was changing the name.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 10, 2017, 07:41:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 10, 2017, 06:43:38 pm

Minneapolis has been calling it Indigenous People's Day for years. A new city council got sworn in, and their very first act was changing the name.

That still sounds too PC to me. I still favor the Canadian usage: First Nations.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 11, 2017, 10:42:33 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 10, 2017, 07:41:27 pm

That still sounds too PC to me. I still favor the Canadian usage: First Nations.

Well then, good thing you are neither a resident of Minneapolis or a member of its City Council.  :laugh: You'd probably object to more than just that. Folks like PC stuff around here, and think of the term PC as less a valid criticism than as a defensive wedge tactic that conservatives apply to political concepts they don't like. Mild deferral to "PC" terminology in and of itself rarely bothers me, especially in regard to what people want others to call them.

However, I agree that IPD is a bit clumsy -- relies too heavily on one big four-syllable word that not everybody even knows and small children can't pronounce, paired with a simpler word that's used in a non-standard way (I doubt many peoples besides anthropologists and historians use "peoples" in their daily conversation.) Yesterday I got an email from the city saying "Garbage pickup will not be delayed the week of Indigenous Peoples Day," which just sounded odd.

Adopting First Nations from Canada might be clumsy too, though, because we've never used that term and they have for a while.

As a rule, I like Native American. AP style still calls for Indian, at least on first reference, and it bugs me. I know many Indians use the word themselves, and it's not like it's a slur or anything, but coming from a non-Indian it seems a bit dated or insensitive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2017, 11:47:33 am

Quote from: serious crayons on October 11, 2017, 10:42:33 am

Well then, good thing you are neither a resident of Minneapolis or a member of its City Council.  :laugh: You'd probably object to more than just that. Folks like PC stuff around here,

Figgered as much. ...  ;D

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and think of the term PC as less a valid criticism than as a defensive wedge tactic that conservatives apply to political concepts they don't like. Mild deferral to "PC" terminology in and of itself rarely bothers me, especially in regard to what people want others to call them.

After a lifetime of "working with words," it bothers me if it's bad or awkward usage--and I'm just conceited enough to feel after that same lifetime I'm qualified to judge usage, bad or otherwise (you are, too). Even if I know I cannot affect a change, it still bothers me. I'll give some examples, even if they don't exactly qualify as "PC." Around here, districts for members of the City Council are actually called "Councilmanic Districts, " and never mind that quite a few members of the City Council are women. (What would be wrong with calling them simply "Council Districts"?) And the jurisdiction of low-level judges, who used to be called justices of the peace, are now called "magisterial districts." Technically that's not a misuse of magisterial, but it's so far down the list and so far from common usage that it makes me want to scream.

And as for myself, I don't think of PC as applying to "political concepts," although perhaps we're using that term differently.

Quote

However, I agree that IPD is a bit clumsy -- relies too heavily on one big four-syllable word that not everybody even knows and small children can't pronounce, paired with a simpler word that's used in a non-standard way (I doubt many peoples besides anthropologists and historians use "peoples" in their daily conversation.) Yesterday I got an email from the city saying "Garbage pickup will not be delayed the week of Indigenous Peoples Day," which just sounded odd.

Adopting First Nations from Canada might be clumsy too, though, because we've never used that term and they have for a while.

Yeah, well, you have to start somewhere. I expect it took some time for the Canadians to get used to it, too.

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As a rule, I like Native American. AP style still calls for Indian, at least on first reference, and it bugs me. I know many Indians use the word themselves, and it's not like it's a slur or anything, but coming from a non-Indian it seems a bit dated or insensitive.

Of course this brings me back to the anecdote from Longmire author Craig Johnson, which I've mentioned before. If he, being a white guy, calls his Cheyenne friends "Native Americans," they just laugh at him and ask him where he was born.

Whenever possible, it seems to me that it's best to use the name of the tribe you're writing about. No doubt the tribes are no more unified in their issues than anybody else. Surely the Mohegans of Connecticut, rich from their casino, have very different concerns than the Arapaho living on a reservation in Wyoming.

I'm also not entirely convinced that indigenous in Indigenous Peoples Day is really an accurate use of indigenous. That really sounds PC to me. The ancestors of the tribes came here from somewhere else, too, just a lot earlier than our ancestors.  ;D

Of course, now that I've written all the above, it occurs to me to Google "Indigenous Peoples Day" to see if I can learn where, when, and by whom that term originated.  :laugh:  (That's laughing at myself, BTW.)

Edit to Add: OK, I have started to read up on this, and there are lots of fascinating articles about it on the Internet. If I'm reading correctly, the holiday started in Berkeley, California. Why am I not surprised?  :laugh:

Edit to Further Add: I have no objection at all to a holiday to celebrate the history and culture of the tribes. Maybe we could even do it on what is now "legal" Columbus Day (this year it was this past Monday, Oct. 12; no mail delivery that day, etc.) and move Columbus Day back to October 12, where it belongs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2017, 07:29:51 pm

I think it's an interesting debate.   I wouldn't mind (as an Italian) if the name was changed from Columbus Day to IPD or  a variation on that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 11, 2017, 09:04:09 pm

Hear, hear. I'm not Italian but was married to one and have an Italian last name. Didn't Columbus sail under the Spanish flag, anyway?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2017, 10:38:34 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 11, 2017, 09:04:09 pm

Hear, hear. I'm not Italian but was married to one and have an Italian last name. Didn't Columbus sail under the Spanish flag, anyway?

In my years in Philadelphia I've seen the Columbus Day Parade shrink. It used to close all of South Broad Street. Now it's just down in South Philadelphia, which still has a number of Italian neighborhoods. It's as though it's become an Italian thing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 12, 2017, 02:39:31 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 11, 2017, 10:38:34 pm

In my years in Philadelphia I've seen the Columbus Day Parade shrink. It used to close all of South Broad Street. Now it's just down in South Philadelphia, which still has a number of Italian neighborhoods. It's as though it's become an Italian thing.

Which seems fine. In Minnesota they have a holiday called St. Urho's Day. It's not a legal holiday, but it kind of competes with St. Patrick's Day. It commemorates some Scandinavian guy, and not being Scandinavian I can't get too into it. It's not widely celebrated, anyway -- it's not like everybody runs out and eats lutefisk and drinks Aquavit on SUD.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2017, 04:49:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 12, 2017, 02:39:31 pm

Which seems fine. In Minnesota they have a holiday called St. Urho's Day. It's not a legal holiday, but it kind of competes with St. Patrick's Day. It commemorates some Scandinavian guy, and not being Scandinavian I can't get too into it. It's not widely celebrated, anyway -- it's not like everybody runs out and eats lutefisk and drinks Aquavit on SUD.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Urho (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Urho)

Apparently St. Urho's Day has something in common with International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2017, 07:03:45 pm

I'm hearing a lot of Italians  say that it's "their day" to celebrate their heritage.

I want to say that if it were true, it  would be "Italian" day, not Columbus Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2017, 10:09:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 12, 2017, 07:03:45 pm

I'm hearing a lot of Italians  say that it's "their day" to celebrate their heritage.

I want to say that if it were true, it  would be "Italian" day, not Columbus Day.

There is a separate festival for that here. It centers in and around our famous Italian Market.

(Which seems to be rapidly becoming more Asian than Italian.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 13, 2017, 09:58:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2017, 04:49:29 pm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Urho (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Urho)

Apparently St. Urho's Day has something in common with International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

 ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I never paid it much attention one way or another. It's not even a big deal with actual festivities or anything -- just something I'd heard about over the years. When I wrote the previous post, I wasn't even sure how to spell it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2017, 10:30:36 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2017, 10:09:57 pm

There is a separate festival for that here. It centers in and around our famous Italian Market.

Yes, in this area there is an annual San Gennaro festival.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2017, 10:55:08 am

Hiya Bettermost friends!

Been home from work  the  past few days.  I took Monday off as a "mental health" day, and then Monday evening suddenly developed a bladder infection.

::)

End result was  no work yesterday or today, but I will go back tomorrow,  I'm feeling much better  now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2017, 11:34:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2017, 10:55:08 am

Monday evening suddenly developed a bladder infection.

::)

End result was  no work yesterday or today, but I will go back tomorrow,  I'm feeling much better  now.

Oh, ouch!  :(

Glad you're feeling better.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2017, 09:37:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2017, 11:34:35 am

Oh, ouch!  :(

Glad you're feeling better.  :)

Thank you buddy!   :-*


definitely not fun, but on the mend, and went back to work today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2017, 08:29:24 pm

Very happy tonight!

;D

I love watching figure skating, and the season starts today (10/20) in Russia with the Cup of Russia, it's the first stop in the Grand Prix of figure skating.

Usually, I don't get to see these events, as they are not televised.  The popularity of figure skating has dropped over the decades since the Nancy/Tonya scandal. 

However, I recently discovered my cable carrier has The Olympic Channel.   It shows repeats of Olympic sporting events, and current events as well, so I was able to record today's opening events and watch them after work!

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 20, 2017, 09:55:49 pm

A very happy discovery!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 21, 2017, 11:49:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 20, 2017, 08:29:24 pm

The popularity of figure skating has dropped over the decades since the Nancy/Tonya scandal. 

Did you hear they're making a movie about that?

Margot Robbie plays Tonya. She's Australian. If there's any immigrants Trump should consider kicking out, it's those Australians (and Brits!) taking all the good American-person movie roles.  :laugh:

Not counting Health, of course.  :-\

And actually I like most or maybe all of them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 21, 2017, 01:23:52 pm

 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2017, 01:49:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 20, 2017, 09:55:49 pm

A very happy discovery!

Very happy for me!   :)   I can finally see the Olympic style sports I like on a more regular basis.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2017, 01:51:55 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 21, 2017, 11:49:21 am

Did you hear they're making a movie about that?

Margot Robbie plays Tonya. She's Australian. If there's any immigrants Trump should consider kicking out, it's those Australians (and Brits!) taking all the good American-person movie roles.  :laugh:

Yeah,  I heard about the movie, I'm not sure I'd see it.

According to an article I saw online, Tonya is now getting herself back into shape and wants to skate again.

Many years ago, they did a face-to-face show between  Nancy and Tonya, and both Tonya and Nancy said they wanted this to go away, but Nancy said it never would, because it was an event tied to an  Olympics, so each Winter Olympics there was the possibility it would be mentioned again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2017, 09:15:32 pm

I'm going to have a busy weekend!

I have  to get grocery shopping done, have two Halloween parties on Saturday, and then laundry on Sunday, and have to make a meal for a pot luck luncheon on Tuesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 27, 2017, 10:31:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2017, 09:15:32 pm

have two Halloween parties on Saturday

Are you going in costume?

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have to make a meal for a pot luck luncheon on Tuesday.

What are you making? It just occurred to me this morning that my work is having a pot-luck lunch on Tuesday, and I'll either have to come up with something or stay home that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 27, 2017, 12:07:10 pm

Here's something I just made yesterday evening for the first time, shrimp and grits. It was fast and easy. Frozen shrimp is finally becoming affordable again. I paired it with a salad of arugula and cherry tomatoes from my garden and baby corn. The chives and lemon juice were also from my garden.
https://chefsavvy.com/creamy-shrimp-grits/ (https://chefsavvy.com/creamy-shrimp-grits/)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2017, 01:30:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2017, 09:15:32 pm

two Halloween parties on Saturday

Quote from: serious crayons on October 27, 2017, 10:31:06 am

Are you going in costume?

I'm sure he'll be wearing his pearls.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 27, 2017, 04:28:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2017, 01:30:20 pm

I'm sure he'll be wearing his pearls.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2017, 11:00:30 pm

Regarding  the parties, I'm going as Tom Hanks' character from A League of Their Own - Jimmy Dugan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 27, 2017, 11:07:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 27, 2017, 10:31:06 am

What are you making? It just occurred to me this morning that my work is having a pot-luck lunch on Tuesday, and I'll either have to come up with something or stay home that day.

I'm making a Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Casserole.

https://lilluna.com/cheesy-chicken-alfredo-casserole/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 27, 2017, 11:17:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2017, 11:07:29 pm

I'm making a Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Casserole.

https://lilluna.com/cheesy-chicken-alfredo-casserole/

Oh, that sounds g-o-o-o-d!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 28, 2017, 10:22:44 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 27, 2017, 12:07:10 pm

Here's something I just made yesterday evening for the first time, shrimp and grits. It was fast and easy. Frozen shrimp is finally becoming affordable again. I paired it with a salad of arugula and cherry tomatoes from my garden and baby corn. The chives and lemon juice were also from my garden.
https://chefsavvy.com/creamy-shrimp-grits/ (https://chefsavvy.com/creamy-shrimp-grits/)

I love shrimp and grits and have been thinking of making some myself. I bought grits at the store the other day for this very purpose. I was thinking of waiting until fresh shrimp goes on sale. Was the frozen good? What brand?

I also love garden arugula and wish I still had some. Unfortunately, we (my ex-husband did most of the planting) grew only one batch of it. We should have reseeded! It was the most delicious arugula I've ever had, aside from last summer's garden arugula. I've pretty much sworn off buying the stuff in store clamshells -- my last several boxes have gone bad long before their due date.

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 27, 2017, 11:07:29 pm

I'm making a Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Casserole.
https://lilluna.com/cheesy-chicken-alfredo-casserole/

Chuck, that casserole sounds delicious! Only in Minnesota, we'd call it "hot dish."

I'm not sure what to do about our work pot luck. One of the problems is I don't want to wear a costume, but I also don't want to be the boring person who doesn't get into the spirit of the holiday.

I only go into that job twice a week and I can generally pick my days, so I don't have to go that day.

Still deciding ...

The invitation says "bring some scary food (or just food)." I saw a recipe for deviled eggs with spiders on them You make the deviled eggs, then you cut kalamata olives into a spider body, head and legs. That sounds like waaaayyyy too much trouble. Actually, deviled eggs always seem like too much trouble, though I love them. Actually, cooking period is seeming more and more like too much trouble.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on October 29, 2017, 03:43:47 am

Can't you just go the easy way with the scary food? Cook some regular casserole food, then put saran wrap over the casserole and on top you put the biggest, ugliest plastic spider (or zombie hand, or....) you can find in a store. That way it looks nice and scary as long as the buffet is not opened. Once the food is available, nobody cares anyway :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 29, 2017, 11:39:34 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 29, 2017, 03:43:47 am

Can't you just go the easy way with the scary food? Cook some regular casserole food, then put saran wrap over the casserole and on top you put the biggest, ugliest plastic spider (or zombie hand, or....) you can find in a store. That way it looks nice and scary as long as the buffet is not opened. Once the food is available, nobody cares anyway :laugh:

That's a good idea. Better than cutting kalamata olives into tiny little spiders' legs, for sure!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2017, 10:18:11 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on October 29, 2017, 03:43:47 am

Can't you just go the easy way with the scary food? Cook some regular casserole food, then put saran wrap over the casserole and on top you put the biggest, ugliest plastic spider (or zombie hand, or....) you can find in a store. That way it looks nice and scary as long as the buffet is not opened. Once the food is available, nobody cares anyway :laugh:

that's what my friend and I did to her sisters cake for the Halloween party.

She made a spice cake, and we cut it up and put bats, spiders and eyeballs on it.   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2017, 10:19:34 pm

I am glad that I got everything done yesterday.   Today was windy and rainy all day.  I would not have wanted to carry groceries  and laundry through it!

I pretty much stayed in the apartment all day, nice and dry!   :)

I did order my holiday cards, and did some  online Christmas shopping.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 30, 2017, 12:20:05 am

Quote from: serious crayons on October 28, 2017, 10:22:44 am

I love shrimp and grits and have been thinking of making some myself. I bought grits at the store the other day for this very purpose. I was thinking of waiting until fresh shrimp goes on sale. Was the frozen good? What brand?

I thought the frozen shrimp was even better than fresh. When fresh shrimp goes on sale, you can bet it's not all that fresh.  Don't remember the brand.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 28, 2017, 10:22:44 am

I'm not sure what to do about our work pot luck. One of the problems is I don't want to wear a costume, but I also don't want to be the boring person who doesn't get into the spirit of the holiday.

I have a witches hat that I get out every year. It makes a statement and all you have to do is wear regular black clothes. I'm thinking of being a fancy witch this year and wearing a black cocktail dress that I have, mostly because I probably will have no other opportunity to wear that dress. Broom optional.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 28, 2017, 10:22:44 am

The invitation says "bring some scary food (or just food)." I saw a recipe for deviled eggs with spiders on them You make the deviled eggs, then you cut kalamata olives into a spider body, head and legs. That sounds like waaaayyyy too much trouble. Actually, deviled eggs always seem like too much trouble, though I love them. Actually, cooking period is seeming more and more like too much trouble.

I hear you, friend! You can actually get deviled eggs at the store nowadays. It's usually $10 or $12 for 24. But I think it's still too much trouble because people eat a half egg in one bite. $10 for 24 bites of food? It doesn't go far enough for my taste.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 30, 2017, 10:15:08 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 30, 2017, 12:20:05 am

I thought the frozen shrimp was even better than fresh. When fresh shrimp goes on sale, you can bet it's not all that fresh.  Don't remember the brand.

Well, hard to say. That's a good point -- it would be a motivation to put them on sale. But I happen to shop in upscale grocery stores because there are two that are much closer to me than the bargain store and I'm lazy. I don't think they'd stay upscale very long if they sold shrimp that was noticeably not fresh. I think they may use good ones as loss leaders.

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I'm thinking of being a fancy witch this year and wearing a black cocktail dress that I have, mostly because I probably will have no other opportunity to wear that dress.

That sounds nice! Where are you wearing it?

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I hear you, friend! You can actually get deviled eggs at the store nowadays. It's usually $10 or $12 for 24. But I think it's still too much trouble because people eat a half egg in one bite. $10 for 24 bites of food? It doesn't go far enough for my taste.

Oh right, I forgot about the store-bought option (though chopping the kalamatas into tiny legs would still be too much trouble). I have bought those store-made deviled eggs on a number of occasions as a splurge. I used to go to Whole Foods and get their pesto ones.

The thing about the kalamata spiders is that not only is it too much trouble for the cook, it's kind of gross for the guests. I'm a little wary of homemade food from people I don't know well. But when you add in the factor of doing fussy little things by hand with food that doesn't subsequently get cooked ... ehhh.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2017, 11:02:32 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 30, 2017, 12:20:05 am

I have a witches hat that I get out every year. It makes a statement and all you have to do is wear regular black clothes. I'm thinking of being a fancy witch this year and wearing a black cocktail dress that I have, mostly because I probably will have no other opportunity to wear that dress. Broom optional.

Samantha Stevens! Yay! I'm mean, really yay; I loved Elizabeth Montgomery. The costume sounds very much like the outfit Samantha wears in the cartoon opening of Bewitched!, which begins with Samantha riding a broom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 31, 2017, 09:37:57 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 30, 2017, 11:02:32 am

Samantha Stevens! Yay! I'm mean, really yay; I loved Elizabeth Montgomery. The costume sounds very much like the outfit Samantha wears in the cartoon opening of Bewitched!, which begins with Samantha riding a broom.

Hey, there's an idea! I'll wear a sweater and nice pants, some pearls (can I borrow yours, Chuck?), hair smoothly waved. I'll be going as Samantha Stevens the housewife!

I've probably shared my view of Bewitched as a pre-feminist allegory, right?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2017, 10:15:24 am

Quote from: serious crayons on October 31, 2017, 09:37:57 am

I've probably shared my view of Bewitched as a pre-feminist allegory, right?

I remember this. It just occurred to me that I don't remember if you specifically addressed Endora. There was a powerful--literally--woman. She certainly led a life completely apart from Samantha's father.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2017, 10:49:43 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 31, 2017, 09:37:57 am

Hey, there's an idea! I'll wear a sweater and nice pants, some pearls (can I borrow yours, Chuck?), hair smoothly waved. I'll be going as Samantha Stevens the housewife!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 01, 2017, 11:07:49 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 31, 2017, 10:15:24 am

I remember this. It just occurred to me that I don't remember if you specifically addressed Endora. There was a powerful--literally--woman. She certainly led a life completely apart from Samantha's father.

She's also hateful in all of the classic mother-in-law ways, plus magic. I think the first part was a pretty established pre-feminist stereotype. And even mortal MILs would have to be powerful in some way -- mainly, witchy bitchy -- in order to exert their evil influence. The concept of powerful evil women had been around since at least the witch-persecuting days.

I think Samantha's parents were divorced or at least estranged, right?

I think this allegory fits really well, but it's hard to know what the show's creators intended as a message. They seemed to just be reinforcing soon-to-be-dated views of a woman's rightful place being in the home, not performing magic doing work that might give her more power. It's weird, because Samantha often saves the day with her own spells. But the show's creators seemed to think Darren's insistence that she never use magic and Samantha's usual contented obedience is the way things should be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 01, 2017, 12:42:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 01, 2017, 11:07:49 am

I think Samantha's parents were divorced or at least estranged, right?

Probably just estranged and living separate lives. For centuries. ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2017, 08:04:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 01, 2017, 12:42:23 pm

Probably just estranged and living separate lives. For centuries. ...  :laugh:

I don't know that anyone  could take living with Endora on a permanent basis.  She always had to be right, and use her powers on you when you disagree with her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 04, 2017, 09:36:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 04, 2017, 08:04:48 pm

I don't know that anyone  could take living with Endora on a permanent basis.  She always had to be right, and use her powers on you when you disagree with her.

Hunh. I know a lot of gay men who could make Endora look like a cheap knock-off.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2017, 09:27:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 04, 2017, 09:36:15 pm

Hunh. I know a lot of gay men who could make Endora look like a cheap knock-off.  8)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2017, 10:42:09 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

 ;D


I had to go to work today, but didn't mind.  It was a very slow day.   I had no client emails or phone calls.

that  being said, I kept busy.  I dealt with overdrafts, did my filing, did my reports.  I got to leave today at  2:00 instead of between  4:30 - 5:00.


As for the rest of the day, I balanced  my checkbook, filled out forms to renew my license and registration, went to DMV to get the new license and registration,  put a dent into my holiday cards, met a friend for a walk in the park, took down my Thanksgiving decorations and put up my Christmas decorations.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 25, 2017, 11:22:37 am

Chuck, I'm surprised you had to work on the day after Thanksgiving! Aren't you in the banking field? I worked too, but then, I always work. I work an hour or two every day. I feel like a dairy farmer.

It sounds like you got a lot accomplished! I was afraid to set out in my car, that I would be trampled by crazed shoppers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2017, 12:49:19 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 25, 2017, 11:22:37 am

It sounds like you got a lot accomplished! I was afraid to set out in my car, that I would be trampled by crazed shoppers.

I read online that a lot of retailers felt that the "Black Friday Craze" is dying down.   Many said that yesterday was calmer than past Fridays.

Research shows that online sales were up compared to past Black Fridays.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 25, 2017, 11:22:37 am

Chuck, I'm surprised you had to work on the day after Thanksgiving! Aren't you in the banking field? I worked too, but then, I always work. I work an hour or two every day. I feel like a dairy farmer.

I don't know exactly where to find it, but there is some sort of federal rule that banks can't be closed for more than three days in a row, and this includes "non-business" days.    So if we had Black  Friday off, we would be closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Now, branches are opened on Saturday, however, the main offices and back office areas are not.  Saturday isn't considered a "business day" and any work that is processed on Saturday is dated for Monday's date, so technically, the bank is not truly open.

Because of this, banks must be open on Black Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 25, 2017, 01:48:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2017, 12:49:19 pm

I read online that a lot of retailers felt that the "Black Friday Craze" is dying down.   Many said that yesterday was calmer than past Fridays.

I hope so. in the last few years we have been bombarded with Black Friday Sales and it seems in Australia as well. Stupid as we do not have Thanksgiving. Last year I was able to book cheaper cruises in Alaska although I did not go until June this year. It was one time when being on Tripadvisor paid off.

My car is due for its annual Warrant of Fitness next Thursday so I have booked it in for 4 new tyres tomorrow (Monday) My Mastercard rolls over today (26th of the Month) so I did not want to buy them before then. My card is already high with the accommodation charges from my car trip in NZ this month. At least I can get 4 tyres for the price of 3 and hopefully get 20 cents per litre off my next petrol purchase.

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2017, 12:49:19 pm

I don't know exactly where to find it, but there is some sort of federal rule that banks can't be closed for more than three days in a row, and this includes "non-business" days.    So if we had Black  Friday off, we would be closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Now, branches are opened on Saturday, however, the main offices and back office areas are not.  Saturday isn't considered a "business day" and any work that is processed on Saturday is dated for Monday's date, so technically, the bank is not truly open.

Because of this, banks must be open on Black Friday.

Our banks are always closed for 4 days at Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday) and this year with Christmas and New Year being Monday there will be 2 four day breaks as we have Boxing day and Day after new year as holidays as well. I know some banks open Saturday morning in Australia but I do not think any do in NZ. I almost never go to a bank, just use the ATM. Most of my friends hardly ever use cash just their cards even for a cup of coffee but I rarely use my card for purchases under $20 and, while some stalls at the Farmers market on Saturday have EFTPOS, I use cash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 26, 2017, 12:09:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 25, 2017, 12:49:19 pm

I read online that a lot of retailers felt that the "Black Friday Craze" is dying down.   Many said that yesterday was calmer than past Fridays.

When I was at my bank today, they had a sign up saying that Black Friday is no longer the biggest shopping day of the year. That would be Super Saturday (or something like that), the Saturday before Christmas.

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I don't know exactly where to find it, but there is some sort of federal rule that banks can't be closed for more than three days in a row, and this includes "non-business" days.    So if we had Black  Friday off, we would be closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

My bank is open for a partial day on Saturdays that aren't holidays. But also, I just assume that banks are closed on federal holidays, and of course Sundays, but open all other days.

One of my jobs is closed on Black Friday. It's actually kind of a pain, because I'd prefer to have the option to work (as I work part time, deciding whether or not to work on any given day is always optional, but I could use all the hours I can get!).

Newspapers are always open every day, since you never know what might happen. But they work with skeleton crews on holidays and days like Black Friday are usually pretty quiet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2017, 12:37:34 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 26, 2017, 12:09:44 am

When I was at my bank today, they had a sign up saying that Black Friday is no longer the biggest shopping day of the year. That would be Super Saturday (or something like that), the Saturday before Christmas.

That makes sense to me.

One thing that seems to be growing is "Small Business Saturday", the day after Black Friday.   It's a day you're supposed to go out for holiday shopping, but spend your money on local family/mom & pop businesses.   Apparently, it's really helped some smaller businesses.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on November 26, 2017, 03:53:06 am

Here it's the same as Brian reports from down under. We get bombarded with Black Friday sales and it just doesn't make sense. :P

Same kind of invasion is true for Valentine's Day and Halloween. Both days were mostly unknown and totally unheeded in Germany until maybe ten, fifteen years ago. I don't mind new/changing traditions per se, but in all three cases it's crystal clear that it is the big retail chains who push them. So yes, I do resent and refuse to take part.
Apart from adorable little ones coming for candy on Halloween of course. That's just too cute and I always make sure to have some extra candy ready :).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 26, 2017, 02:49:33 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 26, 2017, 12:09:44 am

days like Black Friday are usually pretty quiet.

Except for the reporter(s) writing stories about Black Friday, of course!  :laugh:

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2017, 03:53:06 am

Here it's the same as Brian reports from down under. We get bombarded with Black Friday sales and it just doesn't make sense. :P

That's crazy! Especially since in the United States, lots of people have that Friday off of work, so it at least makes (some) sense for them to go shopping.

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Same kind of invasion is true for Valentine's Day and Halloween. Both days were mostly unknown and totally unheeded in Germany until maybe ten, fifteen years ago. I don't mind new/changing traditions per se, but in all three cases it's crystal clear that it is the big retail chains who push them. So yes, I do resent and refuse to take part. Apart from adorable little ones coming for candy on Halloween of course. That's just too cute and I always make sure to have some extra candy ready :).

Valentine's Day is kind of fun and one needn't get too carried away. A card or a box of chocolates or other small gift, maybe a nice dinner -- sure, they're encouraged by the card and candy manufacturers, retail stores and restaurants. But they're pretty low key and a good excuse to be nice to your loved ones.

Halloween is a different story. I loved it as a kid Halloween but, in more recent years, it has come to seem like way too much trouble. First there's the yard decorations. I've carved jack-o-lanterns for years but finally got sick of it. It's messy and time consuming. When the kids were little we had fun, semi-natural things -- a little bit of spider webbing around the porch pillars, a scarecrow or two made by the kids using old clothes stuffed with leaves and plastic masks for faces, ghosts -- made of Styrofoam balls and pieces of white sheet, with faces the kids drew in permanent marker -- dangling from the trees, and of course the jack-o-lanterns. But some people go way overboard and turn their whole front yards into fake graveyards, spiderwebs on all their trees, and the like.

Then the trauma of the costumes! Deciding what to pick, possibly regretting the choice, the mess of putting it together. ... First your own, if you need one, then the kids'. At one point, my boys started just opting for fake wounds, maybe with a knife sticking out or something, so getting dressed left the bathroom splattered with fake blood. (That's harder to clean than real blood, someone at work said. Yes, I replied, if you have to clean up blood splattered all over your bathroom, you'd definitely rather have it be real blood!) Then the trick-or-treaters. You never know how much candy to get -- two bags? five bags? -- because the numbers are highly unpredictable, and if it's a kind you like you're always in danger of eating too much of it yourself. On Halloween night, you have to spend the evening jumping up to answer the front door, the dog gets too excited and keeps trying to get out and visit with the trick-or-treaters ...

I know I sound like a Halloween scrooge. These days I keep it very low key. Get a pumpkin but don't carve it. Put up a few old decorations from long ago -- a blinking fake jack-o-lantern, a smallish plastic light-up skeleton, maybe one of those old ghosts -- in early evening. Take them down at the end of the night. Halloween decorations look more pathetic after the holiday than Christmas decorations do (plus Christmas decorations are festive for days or weeks before the holiday and at least a week or so after, through New Year's Day).

This year on Halloween I wasn't even home. Some friends wanted to take me out for my birthday and Oct. 31 was the night most people were free. So I turned out the lights, missed all the trick-or-treaters, and had a fun time!




 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 26, 2017, 05:01:15 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on November 26, 2017, 03:53:06 am

Here it's the same as Brian reports from down under. We get bombarded with Black Friday sales and it just doesn't make sense. :P

Same kind of invasion is true for Valentine's Day and Halloween. Both days were mostly unknown and totally unheeded in Germany until maybe ten, fifteen years ago. I don't mind new/changing traditions per se, but in all three cases it's crystal clear that it is the big retail chains who push them. So yes, I do resent and refuse to take part.

What Chrissi said, exactly.

Black Friday, Black Week, Hallofuckingween, Valentines. It's all directly imported from USA  entirely for commercial reasons, and don't corresopond with any Swedish traditions whatsoever. But they have been pushed heavily for 10-15 years, and so are now part of the mainstream commercial life.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2017, 06:37:03 pm

Our customs are spreading around the world.......we're  invasive that way!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 27, 2017, 10:46:08 am

Quote from: Sason on November 26, 2017, 05:01:15 pm

What Chrissi said, exactly.

Black Friday, Black Week, Hallofuckingween, Valentines. It's all directly imported from USA  entirely for commercial reasons, and don't corresopond with any Swedish traditions whatsoever. But they have been pushed heavily for 10-15 years, and so are now part of the mainstream commercial life.

Except that the rest of the world isn't populated by sheep who have no choice but to obey the wishes of the retail industry. Why not just ignore them?

I would especially ignore Black Friday, because as I said, I assume that's a normal workday for everybody. Why would people flock to the stores on some arbitrary day instead of going to work?

I understand how American movies and McDonald's and so on tend to dominate, because other countries don't churn out movies in such high numbers and there probably isn't as much money to make gigantic blockbusters which usually aren't that good but are at least visually stimulating. And maybe some people like fast food burgers and fries, so there's that.

But if Valentine's Day and Halloween sound stupid, the solution is pretty easy -- don't participate! (Except, as Chrissi said, it's pretty hard to resist giving cute little kids candy. But Halloween here is far more over-the-top than that.)

A few years ago, American stores started opening their Black Friday sales on Thursday, Thanksgiving, a traditional family holiday celebrated by almost everyone (because it's not religion-specific). But a lot of people, myself included, were opposed. They thought it was bad for the employees to have to work on a family holiday (apparently some employees like it but I'm sure not all do). And some, myself included, even thought it was bad for shoppers, who again aren't forced to go out but maybe want to get there as soon as they can to score the best deals.

But then a few stores, seeing the public opposition, started proudly advertising that they WON'T be open on Thanksgiving day. I think they got enough support that more and more stores are joining them.

So the influence can go in both directions!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 27, 2017, 01:54:19 pm

People seem to be addicted to shopping. I am not. I do like buying shirts and have to tell myself, I have enough even if they are on special. I do like to buy plants for my garden.

Last week I ordered an external hard drive as a gift for my sister from Harvey Norman, a major retail company in both Australia and NZ. I have just received the 4th email from them, there was nowhere on the email to unsubscribe. I sent them an email and told them a. I do not live in Australia and b. I rarely enter their NZ shop. (I did not say but the last time I went in was 2 years ago to buy my Nespresso machine which I love.)
 
When I was young, shops were open 9am to 5.30pm on weekdays and 9 to 12 Noon on Saturdays. We thought it was great when they brought in Thursday evening shopping. Now shops can open whenever they like except Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas day and on Anzac day before 12 noon.
The Government has just passed a law that local councils will make the decision for Easter Day as some tourist centres open. Dunedin is not a major tourist centre but next Easter Ed Sheeran will be putting on 3 concerts in our covered stadium so the retail sector is pressuring the council to allow East Sunday trading. I am not opposed for religious reasons but surely it is nice for families to have time together and do other things rather than shop and, of course, while shop assistants are suppose to have the right to refuse to work, I am sure that is only really in theory.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 27, 2017, 04:48:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 27, 2017, 10:46:08 am

Except that the rest of the world isn't populated by sheep who have no choice but to obey the wishes of the retail industry. Why not just ignore them?

I would especially ignore Black Friday, because as I said, I assume that's a normal workday for everybody. Why would people flock to the stores on some arbitrary day instead of going to work?

I understand how American movies and McDonald's and so on tend to dominate, because other countries don't churn out movies in such high numbers and there probably isn't as much money to make gigantic blockbusters which usually aren't that good but are at least visually stimulating. And maybe some people like fast food burgers and fries, so there's that.

But if Valentine's Day and Halloween sound stupid, the solution is pretty easy -- don't participate! (Except, as Chrissi said, it's pretty hard to resist giving cute little kids candy. But Halloween here is far more over-the-top than that.)

A few years ago, American stores started opening their Black Friday sales on Thursday, Thanksgiving, a traditional family holiday celebrated by almost everyone (because it's not religion-specific). But a lot of people, myself included, were opposed. They thought it was bad for the employees to have to work on a family holiday (apparently some employees like it but I'm sure not all do). And some, myself included, even thought it was bad for shoppers, who again aren't forced to go out but maybe want to get there as soon as they can to score the best deals.

But then a few stores, seeing the public opposition, started proudly advertising that they WON'T be open on Thanksgiving day. I think they got enough support that more and more stores are joining them.

So the influence can go in both directions!  :D

You are right, Katherine, that's exactly what I do!  ;D

According to the paper, there was a major traffic jam outside our biggest mall on Friday. People had to wait for hours in their cars before they could leave the parking house. I wonder if they thought it worth the bargains they (maybe) made....

But snarky comments aside, and even if I personally prefer to ignore all of those holidays; as we all know the big retail companies and their commercial muscles do have a major impact on a lot of people. Not only on shopping habits and what to buy, but now also on what holidays to celebrate and how. I find that quite sad and upsetting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 27, 2017, 04:50:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2017, 06:37:03 pm

Our customs are spreading around the world.......we're  invasive that way!  :laugh:

I guess we have to deal with it when it comes to holidays. Just keep your orange plague to yourself! We don't want him!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2017, 07:17:44 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 27, 2017, 04:50:23 pm

I guess we have to deal with it when it comes to holidays. Just keep your orange plague to yourself! We don't want him!

Honey, even we don't want him!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2017, 07:20:16 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 27, 2017, 10:46:08 am

But then a few stores, seeing the public opposition, started proudly advertising that they WON'T be open on Thanksgiving day. I think they got enough support that more and more stores are joining them.

So the influence can go in both directions!  :D

That I agree with, and I refuse to go to any store on Thanksgiving.  Let the retail workers have a break and celebrate with their families.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 27, 2017, 07:22:48 pm

Quote from: brian on November 27, 2017, 01:54:19 pm

The Government has just passed a law that local councils will make the decision for Easter Day as some tourist centres open. Dunedin is not a major tourist centre but next Easter Ed Sheeran will be putting on 3 concerts in our covered stadium so the retail sector is pressuring the council to allow East Sunday trading. I am not opposed for religious reasons but surely it is nice for families to have time together and do other things rather than shop and, of course, while shop assistants are suppose to have the right to refuse to work, I am sure that is only really in theory.

That's too bad, that the retailers may lose a day off.   I avoid doing shopping on any holiday, thinking that any money I spend  helps them make up their minds  to continue to open for the holiday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 27, 2017, 08:43:23 pm

I checked out the huge Thanksgiving paper, and made a decision not to patronize any stores that advertised guns. That made my holiday a very relaxed one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 27, 2017, 09:09:37 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 27, 2017, 04:48:04 pm

You are right, Katherine, that's exactly what I do!  ;D

 :D

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But snarky comments aside, and even if I personally prefer to ignore all of those holidays; as we all know the big retail companies and their commercial muscles do have a major impact on a lot of people. Not only on shopping habits and what to buy, but now also on what holidays to celebrate and how. I find that quite sad and upsetting.

I guess. It's hard to separate here from general culture, which I do think shapes people's behavior, but retail is only part of that. I think it's easier to ignore what stores tell you unless everybody else -- your friends and family, celebrities, TV and movies, etc. etc. -- is telling you the same thing. From what I hear the U.S. retail industry is struggling. Which is why they're probably trying to expand their presence in other countries ...  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2017, 07:02:37 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 27, 2017, 08:43:23 pm

I checked out the huge Thanksgiving paper, and made a decision not to patronize any stores that advertised guns. That made my holiday a very relaxed one!

I saw on the news that for  Black Friday, there were 200,000 requests for background checks to purchase guns.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 28, 2017, 07:06:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 27, 2017, 07:17:44 pm

Honey, even we don't want him!

Hope you get rid of him soon, one way or another.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2017, 07:06:32 pm

I hope so too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 28, 2017, 07:12:34 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 27, 2017, 09:09:37 pm

:D

I guess. It's hard to separate here from general culture, which I do think shapes people's behavior, but retail is only part of that. I think it's easier to ignore what stores tell you unless everybody else -- your friends and family, celebrities, TV and movies, etc. etc. -- is telling you the same thing. From what I hear the U.S. retail industry is struggling. Which is why they're probably trying to expand their presence in other countries ...  :-\

Sounds plausible.

But AFAIK, the retail companies that push the American holidays here are not American. They're Swedish or European.
By now it's become mainstream in the commercial field, so even small businesses follow suit.

It's probably just a matter of time before the general public start to celebrate in a major way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 29, 2017, 10:31:54 am

Quote from: Sason on November 28, 2017, 07:12:34 pm

But AFAIK, the retail companies that push the American holidays here are not American. They're Swedish or European.
By now it's become mainstream in the commercial field, so even small businesses follow suit.

Oh, OK. Still, the same explanation might be similar -- perhaps those European retailers are struggling and they picked up the idea from US retail and are hoping to capitalize on it there.

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It's probably just a matter of time before the general public start to celebrate in a major way.

I like to give the general public a little more credit for independent thinking. Who knows, though. I do think everybody's affected by the culture they live in, and certainly the retail industry is part of that culture. But even retail here started getting into Valentine's Day and Halloween decades ago -- maybe as early as the late 19th/early 20th century, and gradually developed over a long time into what it is today. It's hard to believe a retail establishment could suddenly start selling and advertising products -- elaborate costumes and decorations and gifts and cards and foods and all that stuff -- and the population will all fall in line and start buying it, whether they like it or not. But if you see it happening, maybe so!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2017, 11:00:50 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 29, 2017, 10:31:54 am

Oh, OK. Still, the same explanation might be similar -- perhaps those European retailers are struggling and they picked up the idea from US retail and are hoping to capitalize on it there.

Just as McDonald's has taken over the world. ...

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It's hard to believe a retail establishment could suddenly start selling and advertising products -- elaborate costumes and decorations and gifts and cards and foods and all that stuff -- and the population will all fall in line and start buying it.

I don't remember Halloween getting really big for adults until the 1980s, but then, in the late 1970s, I was kinda busy with college and stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 29, 2017, 02:03:17 pm

I would not put anything past retail firms. In Australia and NZ the term ANZAC is strictly regulated. There have been a few attempts by firms to sell items for the day with Anzac in the name but the Government has blocked it immediately. It is described as the most protected name in the world. You cannot even name your house Anzac, there are streets named Anzac but they have permission and usually are next to a War memorial. I am sure if they had not protected it, the gullible public would soon be buying items believing it was a way of celebrating the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 29, 2017, 07:41:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2017, 11:00:50 am

Just as McDonald's has taken over the world. ...

I will never forget going to Italy, and seeing all these great places to eat, and there being a line to get into McDonald's.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 30, 2017, 08:35:33 pm

Oh, believe me, I'm not saying retailers never try tricks to boost sales, or that the tricks never work. Black Friday, even here, is one good example.

I'm just saying that to change an entire culture, introducing holidays that never before had been celebrated, and somehow scamming people into celebrating them -- that seems beyond the power of retail alone. Perhaps some people in the culture just think those things are fun, I don't know. Culture influences in a lot of different ways. Some reinforce trends and sales. But I still give people a little credit for either accepting things or not.

Trying to think of an example. OK, Grandparents' Day. Does any U.S. citizen even know what month that would be in? But I think it is a real "day" here, and retailers -- at least card manufacturers, which play an important role in most of these -- have tried to push it, without success.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2017, 11:38:43 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 30, 2017, 08:35:33 pm

Trying to think of an example. OK, Grandparents' Day. Does any U.S. citizen even know what month that would be in?

September?

I vaguely remember something else called "Children's Day," which I'm sure didn't fly. I mean, if you've got kids, isn't every day "Children's Day"?

Too bad retailers haven't caught on to International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  ;D

Card manufacturers (and florists?) seem to have caught on to Secretary's Day and Boss' Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 01, 2017, 06:48:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2017, 11:38:43 am

September?

Correct! Sept. 9, according to Google. I've never heard of anybody observing it, but ...  ???

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I vaguely remember something else called "Children's Day," which I'm sure didn't fly. I mean, if you've got kids, isn't every day "Children's Day"?

Yes.

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Too bad retailers haven't caught on to International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  ;D

They could not only manufacture cards with pirate language, they could encourage people to dress up in pirate costumes. Woo-hoo. People who really got into it could amputate their legs at the knee and replace them with wooden pegs.  :laugh:

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Card manufacturers (and florists?) seem to have caught on to Secretary's Day and Boss' Day.

I've never seen that observed, either, but I don't work closely with secretaries, or secretaries who have bosses. The latter seems pretty scummy, BTW. Secretary's Day, fine. But Boss' Day?? Isn't the fact that the boss probably makes 20 times more than the secretary enough, without her having to suck up to him/her with a card and flowers, too?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 01, 2017, 07:21:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 30, 2017, 08:35:33 pm

I'm just saying that to change an entire culture, introducing holidays that never before had been celebrated, and somehow scamming people into celebrating them -- that seems beyond the power of retail alone. Perhaps some people in the culture just think those things are fun, I don't know. Culture influences in a lot of different ways. Some reinforce trends and sales. But I still give people a little credit for either accepting things or not.

That makes me think of Patriots Day on September 11. Various politicians have tried to make it into something, but so far, luckily, their plans have not taken hold. Possibly in the New York area they have, but not elsewhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2017, 08:12:26 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 30, 2017, 08:35:33 pm

Oh, believe me, I'm not saying retailers never try tricks to boost sales, or that the tricks never work. Black Friday, even here, is one good example.

I'm just saying that to change an entire culture, introducing holidays that never before had been celebrated, and somehow scamming people into celebrating them -- that seems beyond the power of retail alone. Perhaps some people in the culture just think those things are fun, I don't know. Culture influences in a lot of different ways. Some reinforce trends and sales. But I still give people a little credit for either accepting things or not.

Trying to think of an example. OK, Grandparents' Day. Does any U.S. citizen even know what month that would be in? But I think it is a real "day" here, and retailers -- at least card manufacturers, which play an important role in most of these -- have tried to push it, without success.

I don't know the exact date, but I think it was September.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2017, 08:13:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2017, 11:38:43 am

September?

I vaguely remember something else called "Children's Day," which I'm sure didn't fly. I mean, if you've got kids, isn't every day "Children's Day"?

Too bad retailers haven't caught on to International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  ;D

Card manufacturers (and florists?) seem to have caught on to Secretary's Day and Boss' Day.

Nice to see I wasn't the only one who guessed September.  I seem to remember sending cards to my grandparents for  this day.

I've also heard parents say that "every day is Children's Day".   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2017, 08:17:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 01, 2017, 06:48:47 pm

I've never seen that observed, either, but I don't work closely with secretaries, or secretaries who have bosses. The latter seems pretty scummy, BTW. Secretary's Day, fine. But Boss' Day?? Isn't the fact that the boss probably makes 20 times more than the secretary enough, without her having to suck up to him/her with a card and flowers, too?

Nice to know my memory was right for Grandparents' Day!

Regarding Secretary's Day and Boss' Day,  I've received token 'gift cards' on Secretary's Day, which is now called Administrative Assistant's Day, I believe.   On Boss' Day I get  my boss and immediate supervisor a card, but no monetary gift to go with it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2017, 10:39:42 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 01, 2017, 07:21:36 pm

That makes me think of Patriots Day on September 11. Various politicians have tried to make it into something, but so far, luckily, their plans have not taken hold. Possibly in the New York area they have, but not elsewhere.

Isn't that April 19 in Massachusetts?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2017, 11:01:27 am

I propose that for some of these minor days we follow the example of the valiant Europeans trying to fight them off.

You can treat your grandparents, your administrative assistant or your boss any time. Setting up a day that's not that widely known might just set the potential recipients up for disappointment.

As for "children's day," when my children were really young, a casual friend invited me to a gathering in a park as "a day to honor our children." I was like, "Oh, for god's sake, don't we do enough of that all the time already?" I didn't go.

The statistics might surprise you. Both mothers and fathers, including those working full time and otherwise, spend more time with their children now than they did in Beaver Cleaver's day. Mothers spend more than fathers, of course. But both spend more time than earlier generations did, even when the phrase "stay-at-home mom" would have seemed weirdly redundant.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2017, 12:10:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2017, 10:39:42 pm

Isn't that April 19 in Massachusetts?

From wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots%27_Day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 02, 2017, 01:20:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 29, 2017, 10:31:54 am

Oh, OK. Still, the same explanation might be similar -- perhaps those European retailers are struggling and they picked up the idea from US retail and are hoping to capitalize on it there.

I like to give the general public a little more credit for independent thinking. Who knows, though. I do think everybody's affected by the culture they live in, and certainly the retail industry is part of that culture. But even retail here started getting into Valentine's Day and Halloween decades ago -- maybe as early as the late 19th/early 20th century, and gradually developed over a long time into what it is today. It's hard to believe a retail establishment could suddenly start selling and advertising products -- elaborate costumes and decorations and gifts and cards and foods and all that stuff -- and the population will all fall in line and start buying it, whether they like it or not. But if you see it happening, maybe so!  :)

Well, of course it's been a gradual process over the years.

Regardin the struggling retailers, I don't think they need to be struggling to pick up anything new that might enhance their profit. They'll pick up anything and everything, esp if it's American since the American culture had such a major influence here for so many years. Ever since the war, actually.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 02, 2017, 01:21:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 29, 2017, 11:00:50 am

Just as McDonald's has taken over the world. ...

Exactly. And coca cola.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2017, 02:30:44 pm

did someone say "Coca Cola"

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zCsFvVg0UY[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2017, 09:15:02 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 02, 2017, 01:20:30 pm

Regardin the struggling retailers, I don't think they need to be struggling to pick up anything new that might enhance their profit. They'll pick up anything and everything, esp if it's American since the American culture had such a major influence here for so many years. Ever since the war, actually.

No, you're right, of course they always want to enhance their profits no matter how they're doing. I'm just saying retailers are struggling, and maybe they're not as powerful as it would seem. At least here, they're hardly the greatest -- and far from the only! -- source of cultural influence.

i am surrounded by Coke and McDonald's and I never consume either. There's a Coke in my refrigerator right now (my son's) and I wouldn't dream of drinking it. Not on some big anti-capitalist principle, just because I don't really like them (I do kind of like Burger King, so every now and then I grab a plain small burger from there). But I can see how both would have their purposes, and how people might actually enjoy the products. I don't think you can sell people something they don't want.

I don't mean to suggest that commercials have no influence on the public, but it's hard to imagine someone watching a commercial and then heading out, zombielike, to get the product. "Must have Coke ... Must have Coke ..." or "Must celebrate Halloween ..."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 03, 2017, 12:37:43 am

I would not drink a coke if you gave it to me. Sometimes when you buy fast food they give you a cup of coke (although I think it is usually Pepsi) with it. I always tell them to throw it out (or better not pour it in the first place). I prefer a shake or a fruit juice even if I have to pay for it.  I do not like fizzy drinks much. I will sometimes have a lemonade and I keep some bottles of lemon,lime and bitters in the refrigerator for after I have been working in the garden on a hot day.
I must admit to being addicted to Big Macs. I was teaching in a school just a few blocks from where they built the first MacDonalds in the Southern Hemisphere (1971) I thought a Big Mac was the most wonderful food invented and I still like them although I probably only have one every 2 or 3 months.
These days I am more likely to buy a Subway (However I have found the menu in Australia/NZ is very different to the one in the USA.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2017, 11:16:44 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2017, 09:15:02 pm

I don't mean to suggest that commercials have no influence on the public, but it's hard to imagine someone watching a commercial and then heading out, zombielike, to get the product. "Must have Coke ... Must have Coke ..." or "Must celebrate Halloween ..."

Oh, subliminal messages......:laugh:


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-10-best-subliminal-ads-ever-made/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2017, 11:20:57 am

Regarding sodas, I do like them, but don't drink them as much as I used to.   The regular ones are too sweet, and the diets have too much chemicals in them.

When I do want one, I will have a "coke life".

Coca-Cola Life is a lower-calorie version of Coca-Cola, made using stevia and sugar as sweeteners. It has 27 kilocalories/100 mL, containing only 60% of the calories of regular Coca-Cola.


(https://www.caffeineinformer.com/wp-content/caffeine/coke-life.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2017, 02:29:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 02, 2017, 02:30:44 pm

did someone say "Coca Cola"

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zCsFvVg0UY[/youtube]

Yuck. Talk about cynicism.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2017, 02:33:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2017, 09:15:02 pm

I don't mean to suggest that commercials have no influence on the public, but it's hard to imagine someone watching a commercial and then heading out, zombielike, to get the product. "Must have Coke ... Must have Coke ..." or "Must celebrate Halloween ..."

That's not how these things work. The impact is a lot more subtle and multifaceted than that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2017, 04:55:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2017, 11:20:57 am

Regarding sodas, I do like them, but don't drink them as much as I used to.   The regular ones are too sweet, and the diets have too much chemicals in them.

When I do want one, I will have a "coke life".

Coca-Cola Life is a lower-calorie version of Coca-Cola, made using stevia and sugar as sweeteners. It has 27 kilocalories/100 mL, containing only 60% of the calories of regular Coca-Cola.


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Really? It comes in a green can? How long have you been drinking it/how long as it been around? I've heard of Coke Lite, but I've never heard of Coke Life before. (Until I saw the can, I thought "Life" was a typo for "Lite.") No foolin', I've never seen that in stores down here, and I'm not that far from you.

If I want a soda on a "school night," I'll have a Caffeine Free Coke--not Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Caffeine Free regular Coke. I'll drink the regular Coke on weekends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:42:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2017, 11:16:44 am

Oh, subliminal messages......:laugh:


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-10-best-subliminal-ads-ever-made/

I studied subliminal advertising in college and I remember a few of these! But, like whoever wrote that feature, I always wondered why that would be particularly effective. I mean who runs out for a beverage because they subconsciously notice the word "sex" in the ice cubes? I remember several other ads like that -- where naked bodies or, in one case, a skull, could be seen in the cubes, and another one where the big capital letters were shown reflected in liquid that made them look like they said S-E-X. (I'm trying to think what they were -- CFV? The F and V could reflect as E and X, but the S would be all twisted. Still, maybe it was close enough.)

Another method I remember reading about was to flash single frames with pictures of Coke during the commercials or trailers before movies -- the eye wouldn't really register it but the brain would. If that's actually how the eye and brain would work, I can see that being effective.

But I bet the most effective are the ones that are recocognizable enough to draw controversy and attention. Remember that ad from a few years ago -- I can't remember the name of the fast-food chain but the ad was a picture of a giant elongated sandwich aiming into a shocked-looking woman's wide open mouth? A lot of people hated that one, of course, but I'm sure it got attention for the chain and probably some business.

The other day I drove past a tow truck from "Kamel Tows -- the best tows are Kamel Tows!" That one was kind of gross. If I'm getting my car towed, that name, memorable though it might be, is not going to be a big draw.

But I remember a butcher shop in New Orleans with the slogan "You can't beat Wagner's Meat!" I thought that one was a bit more subtle and humorous. Plus it was New Orleans, where people like controversial things if they're funny.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:48:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2017, 11:20:57 am

Regarding sodas, I do like them, but don't drink them as much as I used to.   The regular ones are too sweet, and the diets have too much chemicals in them.

When I do want one, I will have a "coke life".

Coca-Cola Life is a lower-calorie version of Coca-Cola, made using stevia and sugar as sweeteners. It has 27 kilocalories/100 mL, containing only 60% of the calories of regular Coca-Cola.

(https://www.caffeineinformer.com/wp-content/caffeine/coke-life.jpg)

Wow, I've never even heard of that! Do you get it in the regular store? Do you think it's maybe just on the East Coast for now? And like Jeff said, is it really a green can? ???

Those are the exact same two reasons I don't drink Coke or Diet Coke. Plus I'm not that big on the flavor of either. I do get one every now and then, say if I'm on a long drive. But I'd much rather have Coke Life, if I can get it. Does it taste less sweet than regular Coke? My other problem is that I don't like most sweet beverages.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:50:51 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 03, 2017, 02:33:51 pm

That's not how these things work. The impact is a lot more subtle and multifaceted than that.

Of course not. I'm sorry, I was joking. But I do think influence from the retail industry is just one small piece of a much bigger cultural puzzle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:58:15 pm

Quote from: brian on December 03, 2017, 12:37:43 am

I keep some bottles of lemon,lime and bitters in the refrigerator for after I have been working in the garden on a hot day.

I like this idea because it doesn't sound too sweet.

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I must admit to being addicted to Big Macs. ... although I probably only have one every 2 or 3 months.

I only have one every 2 or 3 decades, but I can see enjoying one, if memory serves.

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These days I am more likely to buy a Subway (However I have found the menu in Australia/NZ is very different to the one in the USA.)

Oh yeah? What do you have? I do go to Subway now and then, and almost always get the same thing. Tuna on wheat with pepper jack, toasted, with most of the vegetables, especially banana peppers, a light sprinkling of jalapeños, olives, spinach.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2017, 10:37:16 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:42:38 pm

The other day I drove past a tow truck from "Kamel Tows -- the best tows are Kamel Tows!" That one was kind of gross. If I'm getting my car towed, that name, memorable though it might be, is not going to be a big draw.

But I remember a butcher shop in New Orleans with the slogan "You can't beat Wagner's Meat!" I thought that one was a bit more subtle and humorous. Plus it was New Orleans, where people like controversial things if they're funny.

In my home town, there is a shop where they repair automobile radiators. The shop's slogan is "A Great Place to Take a Leak."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 03, 2017, 10:59:37 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:58:15 pm

Oh yeah? What do you have? I do go to Subway now and then, and almost always get the same thing. Tuna on wheat with pepper jack, toasted, with most of the vegetables, especially banana peppers, a light sprinkling of jalapeños, olives, spinach.

I always have a 6 inch Italian bread
My favourite is 3 pepper chicken, sometimes a chicken classic or roast beef. With chicken I add avocado and usually old english cheese, toasted. I usually have tomato, lettuce, onion and carrot for salad. I have Italian dressing and pepper no salt. On my last trip I went to Subways in Whitehorse, Canada and, while i do not remember what I had, it was ok. However back in 2014, my first night in LA and jetlagged, I went to a Subway nearby and could not see anything I liked.
I do not like jalapenos, do not know what a banana pepper is. I like spinach cooked and grow my own but not really as a salad. While I sometimes open a tin of tuna for a sandwich at home, I do not really like it, much prefer salmon. I get an orange juice unless I am going to have a coffee at another store in the food mall (depends how many coffees I have already had that day, I try not to go past 4)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 12:39:06 pm

Quote from: brian on December 03, 2017, 10:59:37 pm

I always have a 6 inch Italian bread
My favourite is 3 pepper chicken, sometimes a chicken classic or roast beef. With chicken I add avocado and usually old english cheese, toasted. I usually have tomato, lettuce, onion and carrot for salad. I have Italian dressing and pepper no salt. On my last trip I went to Subways in Whitehorse, Canada and, while i do not remember what I had, it was ok. However back in 2014, my first night in LA and jetlagged, I went to a Subway nearby and could not see anything I liked.
I do not like jalapenos, do not know what a banana pepper is. I like spinach cooked and grow my own but not really as a salad. While I sometimes open a tin of tuna for a sandwich at home, I do not really like it, much prefer salmon. I get an orange juice unless I am going to have a coffee at another store in the food mall (depends how many coffees I have already had that day, I try not to go past 4)

Banana peppers are yellow elongated peppers. They can be hot or sweet. At Subways here, they're sliced and slightly spicy and pickly. Not as hot as jalapeños.

It sounds like another big difference is that we don't have "carrot" as an option. Not only is it not available at Subways, but also an American would never say "carrot" that way. I've noticed that British people do (which no doubt explains Australia and New Zealand usage, as well). We would say "lettuce, onions and chopped carrots." Lettuce is still lettuce whether it's in a head or chopped. Chopped onions are referred to as "onions" even if it's just bits of one onion. But carrots are always plural, distinct objects. If they're cut in little pieces, it's "chopped carrots."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 04, 2017, 01:25:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 12:39:06 pm

But carrots are always plural, distinct objects. If they're cut in little pieces, it's "chopped carrots."

To be precise I would say grated carrot for what I get at Subway. At home I chop carrot into slices before cooking it. For a salad I would grate it lengthwise.
I would only use the plural if there was more than 1 carrot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 04, 2017, 01:37:02 pm

I would not say I am a great fan of carrot(s) but I have a vitamin A deficiency which causes a skin rash. Orange coloured food is suppose to be good. I had rock melon nearly every day at morning tea when I lived in Australia but it is not so easy to get a good one down here in Dunedin. I have never cooked pumpkin, too much trouble. I have a cod liver oil tablet every morning. My mother use to have a teaspoon of cod liver oil every morning but the thought of it makes me shudder.
At home I cook a carrot by chopping it, putting it in a bowl with some orange juice and honey and then microwave for a minute and a half. And at Subway I always add carrot to the salad order. I cannot eat anything spicy so jalapenos and peppers are avoided. If anything has chili in it, I automatically avoid it.  I sometimes have pizza with salami and enjoy eating it but know I will have to get up during the night and take a tablet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 04, 2017, 02:37:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:50:51 pm

Of course not. I'm sorry, I was joking. But I do think influence from the retail industry is just one small piece of a much bigger cultural puzzle.

Ah ok, I didn't realise you were joking.

And I agree, of course there's generally more to it than retail, but when it comes to pushing American holidays here, retail has been playing a very big part.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2017, 08:53:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2017, 04:55:14 pm

Really? It comes in a green can? How long have you been drinking it/how long as it been around? I've heard of Coke Lite, but I've never heard of Coke Life before. (Until I saw the can, I thought "Life" was a typo for "Lite.") No foolin', I've never seen that in stores down here, and I'm not that far from you.

If I want a soda on a "school night," I'll have a Caffeine Free Coke--not Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Caffeine Free regular Coke. I'll drink the regular Coke on weekends.

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:48:28 pm

Wow, I've never even heard of that! Do you get it in the regular store? Do you think it's maybe just on the East Coast for now? And like Jeff said, is it really a green can? ???

Those are the exact same two reasons I don't drink Coke or Diet Coke. Plus I'm not that big on the flavor of either. I do get one every now and then, say if I'm on a long drive. But I'd much rather have Coke Life, if I can get it. Does it taste less sweet than regular Coke? My other problem is that I don't like most sweet beverages.

Coca-Cola Life is a lower-calorie version of Coca-Cola, made using stevia and sugar as sweeteners. It has 27 kilocalories/100 mL, containing only 60% of the calories of regular Coca-Cola.  It was created in Argentina and Chile after five years of research together in these countries.

The drink contains stevia leaf extract.   Coca-Cola Life is the first branded Coke product to use stevia leaf extract.   However, it is not the first product owned by the Coca-Cola company to use stevia. Over 45 products distributed by Coca-Cola use stevia extract,[5] including Vitamin Water and Seagram's Ginger Ale.

Coca-Cola Life contains sugar, but uses less sugar than traditional Coca-Cola. An 8 US fluid ounces (240 ml) serving contains around 60 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrates of which 17 grams is sugar (equals 1/3 less sugar than traditional Coca-Cola). The list of ingredients is carbonated water, cane sugar, caramel color, caffeine, phosphoric acid, and stevia.

The roll-out of Coca-Cola Life in the United States began in the summer of 2014, with the product being sold at a number of locations of The Fresh Market grocery store.   Nationwide distribution began on November 4, 2014.  The release of Coca-Cola Life is the first Coca-Cola product launch in the U.S. since 2006.

Prior to the full-scale national launch, the market research firm Haynes & Co. said that early research findings showed a positive view by consumers toward the drink.   The company plans to host 4,000 events at stores where people can sample the drink for free.    To help with its advertising and public marketing campaign, the company hired Fitzgerald and Company to develop strategy and promote the product on social media.



While it does have a sweet taste to it,  I don't think it tastes as sweet as regular Coke, and yes, it comes in green labeling.   For 6-packs, the cans are green and easily seen.   For the 12-packs, the green cans are inside a green box.

(http://savemyofficemoney.com/images/Coca-Cola-Life-12pk.jpg)


The glass 6-pack comes in a green carrying case.

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Most convenience stores  sell the single bottles, so you can try them that way.  I've seen them in coolers in 7/11 and Quick Chek.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2017, 08:56:32 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2017, 09:42:38 pm

The other day I drove past a tow truck from "Kamel Tows -- the best tows are Kamel Tows!" That one was kind of gross. If I'm getting my car towed, that name, memorable though it might be, is not going to be a big draw.

But I remember a butcher shop in New Orleans with the slogan "You can't beat Wagner's Meat!" I thought that one was a bit more subtle and humorous. Plus it was New Orleans, where people like controversial things if they're funny.

ewwww to the Kamel Tow one!   Wagner's Meat is funny!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2017, 08:56:53 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 03, 2017, 10:37:16 pm

In my home town, there is a shop where they repair automobile radiators. The shop's slogan is "A Great Place to Take a Leak."  ;D

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 09:17:58 pm

Quote from: brian on December 04, 2017, 01:37:02 pm

I have never cooked pumpkin, too much trouble.

Agreed, but squash and sweet potatoes are relatively easy and I believe have approximately the same nutrients!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 09:21:20 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 04, 2017, 02:37:29 pm

And I agree, of course there's generally more to it than retail, but when it comes to pushing American holidays here, retail has been playing a very big part.

Well, I still feel that although we are all influenced by culture, consumers have minds of their own and if everybody thought American holidays were stupid people just wouldn't buy the stuff and it would be a failed experiment by retail (of which there have been many).

I guess you and I just have different views of the power of stores alone to shape consumers' tastes and influence them to buy things they wouldn't normally want. Or maybe Europeans are different in that way, I guess.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 09:25:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 04, 2017, 08:53:25 pm

While it does have a sweet taste to it,  I don't think it tastes as sweet as regular Coke, and yes, it comes in green labeling.   For 6-packs, the cans are green and easily seen.   For the 12-packs, the green cans are inside a green box.

Most convenience stores  sell the single bottles, so you can try them that way.  I've seen them in coolers in 7/11 and Quick Chek.

Tonight I was at the grocery store and I saw an end cap with some cans of Coca-Cola and, next to them, some green cans. Eureka! I thought. But alas, it was Sprite.  :laugh:

I have paid so little attention to soda aisles for years that it might not be as hard to find as I think. But before you mentioned it, I had never seen it, heard of it nor seen anybody drinking it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2017, 11:42:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 09:25:04 pm

Tonight I was at the grocery store and I saw an end cap with some cans of Coca-Cola and, next to them, some green cans. Eureka! I thought. But alas, it was Sprite.  :laugh:

I have paid so little attention to soda aisles for years that it might not be as hard to find as I think. But before you mentioned it, I had never seen it, heard of it nor seen anybody drinking it.

Same here. I'll have to check when I go to the supermarket this week. I do have to look at the Coke section pretty closely to find the Caffeine Free Coke. I've never seen "green Coke," but it's also possible I just missed it because I wasn't looking for Coke in a green carton.

Are they advertising it on the Internet? I've never seen a TV commercial for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 05, 2017, 10:00:08 am

I'm not much of a coke drinker, but I recall the green coke when it came out a couple years ago.

It seemed the claim to fame was it contained cane sugar, rather than the much-maligned high-fructose corn syrup. Guessing they included stevia to keep the calories down.

Thinking it might be nostalgic, I tried it once, and said, "Meh".  I haven't seen it since.

Does anyone know about the so-called "Mexican coke" that's made with cane sugar and exported to the US?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2017, 10:32:48 am

Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2017, 10:00:08 am

Does anyone know about the so-called "Mexican coke" that's made with cane sugar and exported to the US?

I've had some, and I seem to remember someone telling me Coke from Canada is the same way.

In any case, I was not impressed. However, it does occur to me to wonder if my reaction had something to do with being so accustomed to the taste of "U.S. Coke" that the Mexican "just didn't taste right."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 05, 2017, 10:35:34 am

Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2017, 10:00:08 am

Does anyone know about the so-called "Mexican coke" that's made with cane sugar and exported to the US?

Yes, my sons drink that. They buy it in single bottles, usually in special sections of the grocery store among products like kombucha and coconut water, rather than in the main section with mainstream Coke and Sprite and other forms of what we in the Midwest call "pop." The also have Mexican Squirt, which one of my sons prefers, and probably a couple of other big brands. At a casual glance, the bottles look like ordinary Coke, but I assume they say "Imported from Mexico" somewhere.

Since I don't drink pop, it has never even occurred to me to taste their Mexican Coke! Now I'm curious. There's none in the fridge now, but next time they drink one I'll get a sip and report back.

I gather it tastes better than the corn-syrup stuff. I suppose it comes from Mexico because of some U.S. government subsidy for corn growers that made corn syrup cheap -- something like that triggered the explosion of corn-syrup use a couple of decades ago but I don't remember the details.

Many Americans believe that cane sugar is "better for you" than corn syrup. Actually, scientists say no kind of sugar is any less bad for you than any other kind of sugar (including raw sugar and the fructose in fruit). But my sons sometimes believe those things, so that could be a motivator, too.

I'll have to do more sleuthing. I haven't looked closely for green Coke in either section of the store.

But what surprises me is less that I haven't seen it on the shelves than that I've never even heard of it, nor seen anyone else drinking it. And it's been out for three years! You'd think there'd be much more publicity! That it would be pretty popular, at least among health-conscious soda consumers (if that's not an oxymoron  :laugh: )! When they came out with "New Coke" years ago, it was literally a front-page headline. This is like a stealth campaign.

On my next drive to Chicago, which is just about the only time I ever drink pop (Diet Coke) I'll see if I can grab some for the trip.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2017, 12:15:00 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 05, 2017, 10:35:34 am

But what surprises me is less that I haven't seen it on the shelves than that I've never even heard of it, nor seen anyone else drinking it. And it's been out for three years! You'd think there'd be much more publicity! That it would be pretty popular, at least among health-conscious soda consumers (if that's not an oxymoron  :laugh: )! When they came out with "New Coke" years ago, it was literally a front-page headline. This is like a stealth campaign.

Exactly.

And I seem to recall that "New Coke" was an unmitigated disaster.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2017, 12:29:32 pm

OK, I should have thought of this before. I just did a Google search for "Coke Life."

I found this:

https://us.coca-cola.com/coke-life/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI36uw7qPz1wIVVoGzCh3Pnwh6EAAYASAAEgIKu_D_BwE (https://us.coca-cola.com/coke-life/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI36uw7qPz1wIVVoGzCh3Pnwh6EAAYASAAEgIKu_D_BwE)

There were a lot more entries. I just chose one.

Another idea crosses my mind: Did distribution end up being regional, perhaps based on sales?

I thought of this because I remember that around here we used to be able to buy a soda called "Mr. Pibb." To me it sort of tasted like Cherry Coke. I haven't seen it here in Pennsylvania in literally decades, but on one of my trips to Wyoming between the Barbecue and now, I found it in a convenience store in Worland.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2017, 05:05:59 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 04, 2017, 09:21:20 pm

Well, I still feel that although we are all influenced by culture, consumers have minds of their own and if everybody thought American holidays were stupid people just wouldn't buy the stuff and it would be a failed experiment by retail (of which there have been many).

I guess you and I just have different views of the power of stores alone to shape consumers' tastes and influence them to buy things they wouldn't normally want. Or maybe Europeans are different in that way, I guess.  ???

I don't know if there's a transatlantic difference, but all things American do have a tendency to gain interest and popularity here.

I'm sure the same intensity in advertising, say, a Finnish or Polish holiday here, would NOT lead to the same result. Even though we have a LOT more people from Finland and Poland living here than Americans. Not to mention more distant countries.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2017, 07:49:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2017, 11:42:06 pm

Same here. I'll have to check when I go to the supermarket this week. I do have to look at the Coke section pretty closely to find the Caffeine Free Coke. I've never seen "green Coke," but it's also possible I just missed it because I wasn't looking for Coke in a green carton.

Are they advertising it on the Internet? I've never seen a TV commercial for it.

I seem to remember seeing a commercial briefly, but haven't seen in in a while.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gF9lQeMXaw[/youtube]


You can see it in most commercials, where they advertise all their varieties, you can see  a green  labeled bottle or green can in the mix.

Usually, at the end, you'll see an animation of four bottles.  Red (regular) White (diet) Black  (Coke Zero) and green (Coke Life).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2017, 08:13:35 pm

Oh, it got cold here today!   :)

Went shopping after  work, and got some toys to donate to Toys-For-Tots, and an ugly sweater for Ugly Sweater Day at the job.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 06, 2017, 10:29:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2017, 12:29:32 pm

I thought of this because I remember that around here we used to be able to buy a soda called "Mr. Pibb." To me it sort of tasted like Cherry Coke. I haven't seen it here in Pennsylvania in literally decades, but on one of my trips to Wyoming between the Barbecue and now, I found it in a convenience store in Worland.

Mr Pibb is (or was, haven't seen it in decades) fake Dr Pepper.

Note that neither title has a period. I've known for years that was true of Dr Pepper, but I just now looked up Mr Pibb to see if it followed suit, and not only did I see a can label that did not contain a period, but I found this, "The Sad Story of Mr. [sic] Pibb and Pibb Xtra":

http://theplaincheese.com/flashback-sad-story-mr-pibb/ (http://theplaincheese.com/flashback-sad-story-mr-pibb/)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 06, 2017, 10:36:15 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2017, 05:05:59 pm

I don't know if there's a transatlantic difference, but all things American do have a tendency to gain interest and popularity here.

I'm sure the same intensity in advertising, say, a Finnish or Polish holiday here, would NOT lead to the same result. Even though we have a LOT more people from Finland and Poland living here than Americans. Not to mention more distant countries.

Well, I hope that works out for you all. I don't know enough about either Finnish or Polish culture to assess them, but I can tell you that U.S. culture is pretty screwed up right now. As you probably know. Because everybody, at least in Europe, seems to know far more about this country than most people in this country know about any others.

Sometimes I think of how weird that is. I think, I just happened to be born in the country whose culture and politics dominate much of the world. I could have as easily been born in any of 194 other countries. I guess the closest thing I can feel to that is that I've lived most of my life in Minnesota, a "flyover state" that's not generally considered culturally significant. If I'd lived in New York or LA it would be even weirder.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2017, 10:15:13 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 06, 2017, 10:29:05 pm

Note that neither title has a period. I've known for years that was true of Dr Pepper, but I just now looked up Mr Pibb to see if it followed suit, and not only did I see a can label that did not contain a period, but I found this, "The Sad Story of Mr. [sic] Pibb and Pibb Xtra

That I never did see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2017, 03:43:46 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 06, 2017, 10:36:15 pm

Well, I hope that works out for you all. I don't know enough about either Finnish or Polish culture to assess them, but I can tell you that U.S. culture is pretty screwed up right now. As you probably know. Because everybody, at least in Europe, seems to know far more about this country than most people in this country know about any others.

Sometimes I think of how weird that is. I think, I just happened to be born in the country whose culture and politics dominate much of the world. I could have as easily been born in any of 194 other countries. I guess the closest thing I can feel to that is that I've lived most of my life in Minnesota, a "flyover state" that's not generally considered culturally significant. If I'd lived in New York or LA it would be even weirder.

Yes, that's how it seems, at least in general.

I don't know why that is, the reason must be multifaceted and buried deep in history.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2017, 07:54:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2017, 10:15:13 am

That I never did see.

I haven't either.

The article did say people said it was "spicier" than Mr Pibb, and the side of Pibb Xtra says "spicy cherry soda"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 07, 2017, 09:30:21 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2017, 03:43:46 pm

Yes, that's how it seems, at least in general.

I don't know why that is, the reason must be multifaceted and buried deep in history.

Well, I think it has a lot to do with the United States being for at least a century or so a very wealthy country -- which it still is, though more and more of the wealth is concentrated among the richest people -- and because it has at least since WWII been one of the two to three most militarily powerful countries in the world, thanks to helping win the war and being the first to develop atom bombs, and because it has the size and money to produce cultural products like movies and TV shows that spread around the world (and often are tailored to do just that -- hence all those superhero and other action movies), and because things like fast cheap burgers sold by a giant chain happened to originate here, and because my impression is that more Europeans speak English than any other single language. For example, I have seen, say, German and Spanish people communicate via English.

I'm not saying any of those U.S. things are good (or even necessarily bad), just that they're among the main reasons.

I'm no historian -- so Jeff or anyone else, feel free to correct me -- but I think that in the 19th century, England and France had more influence than the United States, and that in fact people here looked to Europe for cultural leadership. Fancy worldly people spoke French. Women wanted to know the latest French fashion trends. I'm guessing that probably shifted with the wars and also because the previously unexploited natural resources in the U.S. -- land, timber, coal, iron, gold, oil, grains, etc. -- provided new wealth.

Meanwhile, I thought of our conversation about retail influence earlier today. So there's this giant department-store chain here, Macy's. One year I got a job at Macy's around Christmas time, thinking I could use my employee discount to buy my family gifts. And that worked, for a year or two, so I saved some money. Then it got to the point where, although I still worked at Macy's over the holidays, my sons announced that Macy's did not sell anything that they would want.   :'(   :laugh:

There's a sale going on there now, but sadly I don't think the status of their merchandise has improved in my sons' esteem.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2017, 11:11:37 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 07, 2017, 09:30:21 pm

For example, I have seen, say, German and Spanish people communicate via English.

English has become a sort of universal language. While French used to be the language that all educated people knew and spoke (the Russian aristocracy spoke French, and French was the language of diplomacy), French has pretty much been replaced by English. I heard years ago that all air-traffic control, everywhere, is conducted in English.

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I'm no historian -- so Jeff or anyone else, feel free to correct me -- but I think that in the 19th century, England and France had more influence than the United States, and that in fact people here looked to Europe for cultural leadership. Fancy worldly people spoke French. Women wanted to know the latest French fashion trends

Well, in the 19th century the British Empire was the largest and most powerful in the world. France had great cultural influence; I guess it still has influence in fashion but maybe not as much as it used to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 08, 2017, 10:30:34 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2017, 11:11:37 pm

France had great cultural influence; I guess it still has influence in fashion but maybe not as much as it used to.

I'm not particularly knowledgeable about haute couture but from what I do know I don't think French designers necessarily rule over those from the United States or Italy or who knows where else these days. In Gone With the Wind, Rhett gives Scarlett a green hat to break her out of mourning clothes and in the movie she puts it on backwards until he corrects her -- I think the hat reflects what the ladies in France were wearing lately. Elsewhere in that book, and in other 19th-century/early 20th-century things, I'm sure I've heard of American women clamoring to know what French women were wearing so they could update their own (handsewn) wardrobes. In turn-of-the-20th-century books by people like Edith Wharton, Europeans are seen as sophisticated and tasteful, while Americans are still crude and uncultured, even in Wharton's rarefied Fifth Avenue circles.

(That may arguably still be the case!  :laugh:  But few Americans think that way these days.)

Nowadays Americans seem to think of French women as having a great, sort of inherent sense of style, but they don't necessarily try to copy it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2017, 11:29:17 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 08, 2017, 10:30:34 am

In Gone With the Wind, Rhett gives Scarlett a green hat to break her out of mourning clothes and in the movie she puts it on backwards until he corrects her -- I think the hat reflects what the ladies in France were wearing lately.

And don't forget: None of them were wearing pantalets anymore.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 08, 2017, 03:38:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 08, 2017, 11:29:17 am

And don't forget: None of them were wearing pantalets anymore.  ;D

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2017, 05:03:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 07, 2017, 09:30:21 pm

Well, I think it has a lot to do with the United States being for at least a century or so a very wealthy country -- which it still is, though more and more of the wealth is concentrated among the richest people -- and because it has at least since WWII been one of the two to three most militarily powerful countries in the world, thanks to helping win the war and being the first to develop atom bombs, and because it has the size and money to produce cultural products like movies and TV shows that spread around the world (and often are tailored to do just that -- hence all those superhero and other action movies), and because things like fast cheap burgers sold by a giant chain happened to originate here, and because my impression is that more Europeans speak English than any other single language. For example, I have seen, say, German and Spanish people communicate via English.

I'm not saying any of those U.S. things are good (or even necessarily bad), just that they're among the main reasons.

I'm no historian -- so Jeff or anyone else, feel free to correct me -- but I think that in the 19th century, England and France had more influence than the United States, and that in fact people here looked to Europe for cultural leadership. Fancy worldly people spoke French. Women wanted to know the latest French fashion trends. I'm guessing that probably shifted with the wars and also because the previously unexploited natural resources in the U.S. -- land, timber, coal, iron, gold, oil, grains, etc. -- provided new wealth.

Meanwhile, I thought of our conversation about retail influence earlier today. So there's this giant department-store chain here, Macy's. One year I got a job at Macy's around Christmas time, thinking I could use my employee discount to buy my family gifts. And that worked, for a year or two, so I saved some money. Then it got to the point where, although I still worked at Macy's over the holidays, my sons announced that Macy's did not sell anything that they would want.   :'(   :laugh:

There's a sale going on there now, but sadly I don't think the status of their merchandise has improved in my sons' esteem.

Your theory sounds like it has something to it. I'm sure it's part of the explanation.

Like I said before, here in Sweden the overwhelming American influence started at the end of the second world war. Before that, the main popular and cultural influence came from - in various periods - Germany, England, France, Italy and others.


In my experience, the general rule is that teens and young adults DO NOT want anything that's sold in a store their parents like!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2017, 05:09:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2017, 11:11:37 pm

English has become a sort of universal language. While French used to be the language that all educated people knew and spoke (the Russian aristocracy spoke French, and French was the language of diplomacy), French has pretty much been replaced by English. I heard years ago that all air-traffic control, everywhere, is conducted in English.

Well, in the 19th century the British Empire was the largest and most powerful in the world. France had great cultural influence; I guess it still has influence in fashion but maybe not as much as it used to.

Not only the Russian aristocracy, also the Sweish aristocracy spoke French in the 1700-hundreds. We even picked up a king from France!  ;D

 Jean Baptiste Bernadotte became king of Sweden and Norway 1818, by the name Karl XIV Johan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2017, 09:09:32 pm

*reads*

Interesting discussions here!   :)  Please feel free to keep posting! 


I'm tired!!!   I've been running around since I left work  Friday.  LOL

I did shopping on Friday, and didn't get home until 8:00 or so.

I stayed home all day Saturday, refusing to go out in the snow.  However, I was busy doing Christmas stuff, and cleaning the apartment, a full cleaning, dusting, scrubbing the bathroom,  the whole deal.

On Sunday, I did laundry, and went to my parents' for a "Trim the Tree" party with about 20 of my family. 

I need a weekend to recover from my weekend!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 11, 2017, 11:05:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 10, 2017, 09:09:32 pm

went to my parents' for a "Trim the Tree" party with about 20 of my family. 

That sounds really fun!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2017, 08:19:52 pm

It was!

We hung the ornaments, and spent time chatting and catching up with each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 11, 2017, 11:15:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 11, 2017, 08:19:52 pm

We hung the ornaments, and spent time chatting and catching up with each other.

How nice! You're so lucky to have a nice big family living nearby.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2017, 08:04:20 pm

Yes, I am!

Thursday at work we are having an "Ugly Christmas Sweater" day.

I have mine ready to go.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 13, 2017, 12:47:17 pm

Very ugly, Chuck!  :D (Not often you can say that as a compliment!)

We were just talking about this at lunch at work. How hard are ugly sweaters to find? One year I was working at Macy's and a guy came in looking for an ugly sweater. I said, we have plenty of ugly sweaters, but not as ugly as the kind you're looking for. But a guy at work says he found a bunch of them at Goodwill. I'm surprised, because I would imagine they're in such demand that they don't have many and they fly off the racks.

One year my then-sister-in-law gave me a Christmas sweater in complete sincerity. I wore it once, to a Christmas event she was at. Then I gave it to a friend of mine's mother who could fit into and liked to take my old clothes. Apparently she pulled the sweater out of the bag and said, "Huhn. That's not her usual taste ..."

Now, of course, I deeply regret giving it away!

I wonder if people deliberately make Ugly Sweaters now. They'd be fun to design.

A woman I work with makes Christmas ornaments that are red and green felt Dumpster fires. She first did it last year (along with a really good purple felt Prince ornament) and they were hugely popular so I guess now she's made a bunch. Originally they were meant to signify the horribleness of 2016, but 2017 in many ways seems at least as horrible, so they're still timely. One of them was a door prize at the party I had to skip because of the roads. I would love one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2017, 07:41:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 13, 2017, 12:47:17 pm

We were just talking about this at lunch at work. How hard are ugly sweaters to find? One year I was working at Macy's and a guy came in looking for an ugly sweater. I said, we have plenty of ugly sweaters, but not as ugly as the kind you're looking for. But a guy at work says he found a bunch of them at Goodwill. I'm surprised, because I would imagine they're in such demand that they don't have many and they fly off the racks.

Target sells  them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 13, 2017, 09:55:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 13, 2017, 07:41:36 pm

Target sells  them.

Good to know, thanks! I haven't been to Target in a while.

I went out to do some preliminary Christmas scouting around tonight. I went to a fancy boutique by my house and also to World Market. Anything that looked even mildly interesting at the fancy boutique seemed overpriced. World Market is cheaper and I bought a couple of stocking stuffers there, but it seems bleaker and skimpier than it used to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 15, 2017, 10:32:14 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 06, 2017, 10:29:05 pm

Mr Pibb is (or was, haven't seen it in decades) fake Dr Pepper.

Note that neither title has a period. I've known for years that was true of Dr Pepper, but I just now looked up Mr Pibb to see if it followed suit, and not only did I see a can label that did not contain a period, but I found this, "The Sad Story of Mr. [sic] Pibb and Pibb Xtra":

http://theplaincheese.com/flashback-sad-story-mr-pibb/ (http://theplaincheese.com/flashback-sad-story-mr-pibb/)

In last night's episode of the TV show Mom, Mr. Pibb was mentioned!  :laugh:

I think it may been meant ironically.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2017, 10:30:19 pm

I can't remember the last  time I heard someone mention Mr. Pibb.


NJ used to have a brand called C & C Soda that had a variety of flavors, but I'm not sure if it's made any more.  It was all the traditional stuff, cola, lemon/lime, orange, grape, ginger ale, black cherry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 16, 2017, 01:21:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2017, 10:30:19 pm

I can't remember the last  time I heard someone mention Mr. Pibb.

Oh, sure you can. It's on your own blog from December 6.  ;D  ;)

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NJ used to have a brand called C & C Soda that had a variety of flavors, but I'm not sure if it's made any more.  It was all the traditional stuff, cola, lemon/lime, orange, grape, ginger ale, black cherry.

In Provincetown in October I had a really good root beer that the woman who served it to me said was locally--New England--made. Of course I've forgotten the name.  ::)

I couldn't find a location for the manufacturer on the bottle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 16, 2017, 10:30:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2017, 10:30:19 pm

NJ used to have a brand called C & C Soda that had a variety of flavors, but I'm not sure if it's made any more.  It was all the traditional stuff, cola, lemon/lime, orange, grape, ginger ale, black cherry.

We had a few of those brands, too. Elf and Shasta and maybe one other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 16, 2017, 11:55:55 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 16, 2017, 10:30:36 am

We had a few of those brands, too. Elf and Shasta and maybe one other.

We had Shasta around here, too. We may still have it. I never drank it, so I don't particularly look for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2017, 05:46:50 pm

We had  Shasta, but it seemed to fall out of favor,  I  think there were stories that the flavoring it caused cancer, or the sweetener did.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 17, 2017, 10:37:34 am

The Shasta we had was sweetened with regular sweetener. Probably sugar back in them days, right?

My mom got those off-brands because every week when she went to the store she would get like 14 cans of pop for me and my brother and probably wanted to save money. We could drink as much pop and eat as many snacks and watch as much TV as we wanted! Today, my parents would be considered borderline abusive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2017, 03:20:40 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 17, 2017, 10:37:34 am

The Shasta we had was sweetened with regular sweetener. Probably sugar back in them days, right?

My mom got those off-brands because every week when she went to the store she would get like 14 cans of pop for me and my brother and probably wanted to save money. We could drink as much pop and eat as many snacks and watch as much TV as we wanted! Today, my parents would be considered borderline abusive.

Yes, it was regular sugar, and I could be incorrect about the name brand that had the cancer rumor.   It could've been that the cancer story was about the sweetener aspartame.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2017, 03:23:33 pm

Was a busy weekend.

I spent Friday making dough for Christmas cookies, and Saturday doing laundry and baking cookies.  I started at 10 and was done by 4.  Then I went home (the baking was done at my parents' place), made two strombolis and then went to a Christmas party at my friends' house.

On top of that, my coworker was  on vacation this week, so I stayed late every night, and was doing my job and hers, so I was very tired by Saturday night.  I went to bed at midnight, and slept until 10am today.

:o

I have some shopping to do today, but other than that,  I can spend it relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2017, 11:20:23 pm

Enjoyed having today off work.  I have tomorrow off as well.

:)

I had the Verizon Fios guy here today.   Earlier this month I went to a Verizon store, to get a cord for my phone, to connect it to my radio, and play Christmas music.   I was determined not to fall for any new products.

After the salesman at the store pulled up my account, he made a few adjustments that would lower my monthly bill.   Then he talked to me about my cable/internet connection, which was through Comcast/Xfinity.  Turns out that Verizon/Fios could get me the same package I had with Comcast, for $100.00 less a month.

My connection was set up today, and it was a bit of a mess!   LOL   At first, we couldn't find the box that the tech needed to set up the connection, and it turned out it was set up in my closet, so I had to empty everything out for him to set it up.  It was done quickly after that, but then I had to straighten up everything that was now spread out all over my bed, and put it back into the closet.

::)  :laugh:

Nothing is ever easy, but at least I'm up and running, and now saving money!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 19, 2017, 12:37:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 18, 2017, 11:20:23 pm

, for $100.00 less a month.

???? My internet and landline phone package is just $90 a month. I pay another $16 per month for my cell phone( calls are expensive but I rarely make any, only possess a cell phone for emergencies.). I plan to look for a cheaper deal in January because Vodafone (my current provider) stopped providing email on November 30.
I only watch free to air TV.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Corax on December 19, 2017, 06:21:17 am

Oh, that's still very expensive! I have to pay about 70 Euros per month for internet access (fiber optic cable), cellphone and my daughter's cellphone. My friends always try to make me change my provider, because in their opinion it's too expensive.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2017, 10:35:28 am

Quote from: brian on December 19, 2017, 12:37:20 am

???? My internet and landline phone package is just $90 a month. I pay another $16 per month for my cell phone( calls are expensive but I rarely make any, only possess a cell phone for emergencies.). I plan to look for a cheaper deal in January because Vodafone (my current provider) stopped providing email on November 30.
I only watch free to air TV.

The service I had was an expanded package that had some premium channels and access to additional channels not on a basic package, as well as my internet access.  The cost was $249.00 per month.   The new package I have gives me all the channels I had before, and the internet access, for $149.00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2017, 10:37:41 am

Quote from: Corax on December 19, 2017, 06:21:17 am

Oh, that's still very expensive! I have to pay about 70 Euros per month for internet access (fiber optic cable), cellphone and my daughter's cellphone. My friends always try to make me change my provider, because in their opinion it's too expensive.  :o

Verizon/ Fios has a basic package that includes internet, tv and phone for $79.99 a month, but I wanted access to certain channels that were not on the basic package.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 19, 2017, 10:52:43 am

Chuck, I was at a brunch on Sunday with about eight people, and I mentioned Coke Life. Nobody had heard of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 19, 2017, 02:46:38 pm

We have Sky TV by satellite. (I have a dish connected to my house but have never used it) but they still have adverts and I hate adverts. I rarely watch the TV for more than 2 to 3 hours each night and mostly that is news. When I had cable installed 2 years ago and had it put behind the TV but have not learnt how to connect it yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2017, 12:34:22 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 19, 2017, 10:52:43 am

Chuck, I was at a brunch on Sunday with about eight people, and I mentioned Coke Life. Nobody had heard of it.

Now I want  you to find it and taste it.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Corax on December 20, 2017, 06:55:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2017, 12:34:22 am

Now I want  you to find it and taste it.  LOL

coke life is the green one with stevia instead of sugar or aspartame. It was sold for a couple of months in my city, and I tasted it once. Didn't taste good, kind of a bitter tart.  I still prefer the original coke.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 21, 2017, 03:38:33 pm

Chuckie, I got your Christmas card :D.  Awww, so sweet! Thank you very much, made my day when it came :-*.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2017, 08:24:55 pm

Quote from: Corax on December 20, 2017, 06:55:12 am

coke life is the green one with stevia instead of sugar or aspartame. It was sold for a couple of months in my city, and I tasted it once. Didn't taste good, kind of a bitter tart.  I still prefer the original coke.

Interesting!  I didn't find it bitter at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2017, 08:25:16 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 21, 2017, 03:38:33 pm

Chuckie, I got your Christmas card :D.  Awww, so sweet! Thank you very much, made my day when it came :-*.

You're welcome,  darlin'!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 22, 2017, 09:18:31 pm

At the store tonight, I went to get some sparkling water, which is shelved next to the soda. I saw the Coke display and remembered what to do. Sure enough, Coke Lifet! For all I know, it's been there the whole time.

I bought a six-pack of cute little 7.5-oz. cans. Haven't tried it yet, but that's a good size. 12 oz. of pop is always too much for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2017, 03:34:47 pm

Very cool!   Glad you found it!  Now, I wait for judgement!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2017, 10:33:16 pm

Well, my family made it through another Christmas.

 ;D

We celebrated today (Christmas Eve) and arrived at 2:30 at my parents' place.

Dinner was tasty,  plenty of desserts,  exchanged  all the gifts,  had a lot of laughs, and now, I'm back home and relaxing.

Tomorrow I have no plans, so I will sleep in, and then do laundry and clean the kitchen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 24, 2017, 11:43:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 24, 2017, 10:33:16 pm

Tomorrow I have no plans, so I will sleep in, and then do laundry and clean the kitchen.

Sacrilege  ;D  one of the most wonderful things about Christmas day is that one does not do anything like work and does not feel guilty not doing it.
We had a hot night so 20'C at 6am but a cool change so only about 15'C at lunch time.
I went to the Cathedral at 10am. A bit disappointed as the choir only had about 8 voices (usually about 20). I guess a lot are university students (our university has the leading music school in the country) and have gone home.
Our new bishop continued to impress me. Instead of going up into the pulpit for the sermon, he wandered up and down the aisle asking children what Father Christmas had brought them. Even so it was not much more than 5 or 6 minutes. A lot of people from the cruise ships, most local people go to midnight church but I have trouble sitting up that late.
The city was strange, only a few tourist shops open and lots of tourists hanging around and boarding buses.
My favourite coffee shops closed so I came home and had coffee and fruit mince pie. Then an hour later I had smoked salmon and mustard potatoes. I waited another 30 minutes and had cold ham, turkey, Greek and beetroot salad. By that time I had drunk 2 glasses of pinot noir so I lay down for well over an hour. I had trouble getting up again but finally about 3pm I had plum pudding, brandy cream and of course more pinot noir. I suffer from bad indigestion so it was good to eat in portions.
I will watch the news at 6pm and I never miss the Queen's Speech at 6.50pm. Not sure I want any dinner, will need to think about that. I think the Edinburgh Tattoo is on TV.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2017, 10:33:37 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2017, 10:36:01 am

Quote from: brian on December 24, 2017, 11:43:01 pm

Sacrilege  ;D  one of the most wonderful things about Christmas day is that one does not do anything like work and does not feel guilty not doing it.

:laugh:

I do understand that, however, mom & dad's dryer broke this week, which means I must use the one in my building.  I figured that this would be the one day no one else is doing laundry, so I won't have to wait to do it.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 25, 2017, 11:32:51 am

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My favourite coffee shops closed so I came home and had coffee and fruit mince pie. ... smoked salmon and mustard potatoes ... cold ham, turkey, Greek and beetroot salad ...plum pudding, brandy cream

Your menu sounds kind of like something out of Charles Dickens! So what'll it be today ... a goose?

I haven't had fruit mince pie in years. I used to as a child but I've never heard of anyone eating or serving it for decades on decades. What's funny is that although it was made entirely of raisins and other chopped up fruit, we always called it "mincemeat pie." And I was shocked to learn later that some people ate a thing with that name that had actual meat in it.

I think I did eat plum pudding once, many years ago, when my stepmother -- a good cook who likes making unusual or impressive desserts -- made it for Christmas Eve dinner. But I've never seen it as something you could buy at a store or order in a restaurant.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 25, 2017, 12:11:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 27, 2017, 04:48:04 pm

You are right, Katherine, that's exactly what I do!  ;D

According to the paper, there was a major traffic jam outside our biggest mall on Friday. People had to wait for hours in their cars before they could leave the parking house. I wonder if they thought it worth the bargains they (maybe) made....

But snarky comments aside, and even if I personally prefer to ignore all of those holidays; as we all know the big retail companies and their commercial muscles do have a major impact on a lot of people. Not only on shopping habits and what to buy, but now also on what holidays to celebrate and how. I find that quite sad and upsetting.

I saw this article and thought of our discussion here:

https://www.citylab.com/design/2017/12/the-great-retail-retrofit/548753/ (https://www.citylab.com/design/2017/12/the-great-retail-retrofit/548753/)

In late October of this year, the office-sharing startup WeWork announced that it was buying Lord & Taylor’s flagship store in New York City. Coming as this did in the wake of the bankruptcies of such long-established retailers as The Limited and Toys “R” Us, it was widely viewed as the latest harbinger of the “retail apocalypse.”

It isn’t just chain stores in economically distressed suburbs that are going belly up, but high-end luxury goods purveyors along the retail corridors of America’s leading cities, such as New York’s Madison Avenue, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and Chicago’s Miracle Mile. All told, roughly 100,000 retail jobs were lost between October 2016 and April 2017. In the next five years, one out of every four malls is projected to close, according to an analysis by Credit Suisse. The square footage of America’s already dead malls covers more land than the city of Boston.

I'm looking forward to repurposing malls. The Mall of America, which was for a long time (and maybe still) the biggest mall in the United States, lost some big stores and converted the space to fun museums about things like the Beatles and crime-fighting and Star Trek. I never go to those, either, but for some people they'd probably be a fun thing to do in the middle of winter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 25, 2017, 02:24:00 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 25, 2017, 11:32:51 am

Your menu sounds kind of like something out of Charles Dickens! So what'll it be today ... a goose?

I haven't had fruit mince pie in years. I used to as a child but I've never heard of anyone eating or serving it for decades on decades. What's funny is that although it was made entirely of raisins and other chopped up fruit, we always called it "mincemeat pie." And I was shocked to learn later that some people ate a thing with that name that had actual meat in it.

I think I did eat plum pudding once, many years ago, when my stepmother -- a good cook who likes making unusual or impressive desserts -- made it for Christmas Eve dinner. But I've never seen it as something you could buy at a store or order in a restaurant.

We do say "mince pies" but I added the word fruit to avoid any misunderstanding.  :)
I had cold ham and turkey. My sister would have had hot meat even though it can be in 30'C or more. (Actually Christmas Eve in Sydney was 38'C but it was only 25'C on Christmas day) It has been a continual argument with me and my brother-in-law who always wants a hot Christmas lunch. Of course my sister has to cook it. Actually I do not argue with him but with my sister who always ends up giving into him.
I bought a dozen mince pies (and now have 9 left  ;D ). We had them with coffee at church on Sunday as well. It would not be Christmas in Australia or New Zealand (and I am fairly sure England) without mince pies and plum pudding. My mum and now my sister always made the plum pudding about a month before. Mum was sad when her hands became too arthritic to chop up the fruit and now my sister faces the same problem, she is 83). She may have bought it this year I have not asked. I bought mine (actually 2 small ones). I probably have plum pudding for dessert in winter several times a week. It is not as rich as the ones made or bought for Christmas but I would be very surprised and annoyed if I could not find plum pudding on the shelf in the supermarket.

When I was a child, it was big thing to have chicken for Christmas but now chicken is so common, you have duck, turkey or (yes) goose) There is even something called turducken but I have never had it. Actually I prefer just plain chicken and only bought some slices of turkey at the deli on Saturday to go with the ham. Next year I will just have cold chicken and ham.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 26, 2017, 01:06:09 pm

I love mince(meat-less) pie!  It's a tradition in our family to serve it at both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The fruit mince is sold in jars in many supermarkets in New England, not sure about other parts of the country. Add brandy and a pie crust and you're done!

It's particularly good with coffee at breakfast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2017, 12:20:49 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

I had a good time on Christmas Eve with family,  and then had Christmas day to myself to  relax.

Back to work today, and it was pretty slow.  I had everything done, and left for home 30 minutes early.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2017, 12:25:13 am

I must admit, I've never had mincemeat pie....it just doesn't sound appealing to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 27, 2017, 01:06:11 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 26, 2017, 01:06:09 pm

I love mince(meat-less) pie!  It's a tradition in our family to serve it at both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The fruit mince is sold in jars in many supermarkets in New England, not sure about other parts of the country. Add brandy and a pie crust and you're done!

It's particularly good with coffee at breakfast.

When I was growing up, it was relatively common in the Midwest. Not the brandy part, though, I don't think. That doesn't sound Midwestern.

Nowadays, while I'm sure I could find a jar of fruit mincemeat if I were determined, I don't remember often seeing them, even in foodie stores. And I don't hear many people talk about it, even in fond memories.

As an adult I adopted sweet-potato pie as my tradition. My recipe includes bourbon, and everybody loves it, Midwestern or not.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 27, 2017, 04:15:45 pm

I do not like sweet potato. In NZ it is very popular but is called Kumura (Maori). I avoid it where possible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2017, 06:18:46 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 27, 2017, 01:06:11 pm

As an adult I adopted sweet-potato pie as my tradition. My recipe includes bourbon, and everybody loves it, Midwestern or not.

Quote from: brian on December 27, 2017, 04:15:45 pm

I do not like sweet potato. In NZ it is very popular but is called Kumura (Maori). I avoid it where possible.

I like sweet potato pie, but it's not necessarily a fave of mine.  If I didn't have it again,  I wouldn't miss it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2017, 07:25:08 pm

Today was my last day at work for the year.  :)

I have tomorrow off, and then the weekend, and New Year's Day.  :)

I'm going to my friends' house for a NYE party, so I have some baking to do!  :)   I'll be making some stromboli, and some mini-hot dogs  in puff pastry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 28, 2017, 07:59:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2017, 07:25:08 pm

   I'll be making some stromboli, and some mini-hot dogs  in puff pastry.

I had to look it up, I thought it was a volcano  ;D

As usual I will probably be in bed before 10pm. Depends what is on TV. I cannot remember the last time I saw the new year in, probably 2000 when even my 91 (at that date) year old mother stayed up.
They were taking down the giant Christmas tree (it is obviously fake, comes apart in sections and they used a crane) in the city square (called the Octagon) this morning and the giant sound stage had already been erected next to it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2017, 09:41:52 pm

I made some mincemeat pie for Thanksgiving and am slightly ashamed to say I made it from jarred mincemeat.

They had it at Safeway, which is a huge chain. BUT, I had to enlist the help of a seasoned employee named Michael, who I've learned knows how to find everything in the store, no matter how obscure. He had to get down on his hands and knees in the baking aisle and peer into the depths of the lower shelf to find it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 29, 2017, 10:20:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2017, 07:25:08 pm

I'm going to my friends' house for a NYE party, so I have some baking to do!  :)   I'll be making some stromboli, and some mini-hot dogs  in puff pastry.

Sounds fun!

I think I'll be staying home. I haven't been invited to any parties and I don't want to venture out on cold, icy, drunk-filled roads if I can avoid it. The predicted high here on Sunday is 4 below zero F.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2017, 11:09:18 am

Quote from: brian on December 28, 2017, 07:59:48 pm

I had to look it up, I thought it was a volcano  ;D

In America people consider stromboli Italian food.   My friend from Italy says they don't have stromboli in Italy.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2017, 11:11:33 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 29, 2017, 10:20:09 am

Sounds fun!

I think I'll be staying home. I haven't been invited to any parties and I don't want to venture out on cold, icy, drunk-filled roads if I can avoid it. The predicted high here on Sunday is 4 below zero F.

damn, that is cold!!!   I'm  not a fan of driving on New Year's Eve, but my friends only live about 10 minutes away, so I can deal with that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 29, 2017, 01:43:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2017, 11:09:18 am

In America people consider stromboli Italian food.   My friend from Italy says they don't have stromboli in Italy.

LOL

Yes, when I looked it up, it said is was an American invention. As you know, I grew up in Sydney which has a huge Italian population and I also often go to Italian restaurants when travelling but as I said I had never heard of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 29, 2017, 03:31:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2017, 11:11:33 am

damn, that is cold!!!   I'm  not a fan of driving on New Year's Eve, but my friends only live about 10 minutes away, so I can deal with that.

Someday I want all my friends to live in the same condo or townhouse development so I never have to drive to see them at all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 29, 2017, 05:23:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2017, 07:25:08 pm

   I'll be making some stromboli, and some mini-hot dogs  in puff pastry.

No cookies???  :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2017, 05:48:36 pm

Quote from: brian on December 29, 2017, 01:43:29 pm

Yes, when I looked it up, it said is was an American invention. As you know, I grew up in Sydney which has a huge Italian population and I also often go to Italian restaurants when travelling but as I said I had never heard of it.

and once again, America perverts another culture.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2017, 05:49:16 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 29, 2017, 03:31:59 pm

Someday I want all my friends to live in the same condo or townhouse development so I never have to drive to see them at all!

That would be very handy.  You can walk door-to-door and see everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2017, 05:51:04 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 29, 2017, 05:23:29 pm

No cookies???  :o :o

Cookies are strictly for Christmas.  This is a New Year's Eve party!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2017, 11:16:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2017, 05:48:36 pm

and once again, America perverts another culture.  :laugh:

Yes, but this time it's a force for good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2017, 12:03:01 pm

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2017, 12:03:45 pm

hello bettermost friends.

Just relaxing  at  home for  now, but will begin prep for tonight's party soon.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2018, 05:45:05 pm

Hello  everyone!

Hope you all  had a great New Year's Eve!

I went to my friends' house, had a lot of laughs and fun conversation,  good food and drink, champagne toast at midnight, and ran on to the porch to bang pots and pans.  I got home  about 2:00, slept in, and the had a late lunch with mom and dad on  New Year's  Day.

and now, the holidays are over,  and back to work tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 01, 2018, 06:17:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2018, 05:45:05 pm

Hello  everyone!

Hope you all  had a great New Year's Eve!

I went to my friends' house, had a lot of laughs and fun conversation,  good food and drink, champagne toast at midnight,

But no cookies.....   :( :( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 01, 2018, 06:20:21 pm

Happy New Year to you, Chuck!

I had a very nice NYE at my friend's, with both adults and children, all in all 11 ppl. But sans kitties....   ::)

I'm also going back to work tomorrow, after being off since the 21st.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2018, 06:23:05 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 01, 2018, 06:20:21 pm

But sans kitties....   ::)

No late night chases, huh?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2018, 06:45:43 pm

Hello BetterMostians!

Storm is coming.  Thankfully, I have a laptop and can work from home.  :)

No need to venture out tomorrow. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2018, 03:01:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2018, 06:23:05 pm

No late night chases, huh?   :laugh:

Not this time, thankfully.

(I know how disappointed you are.... ::)) 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2018, 06:52:32 pm

Oh, it's cold and snowy here in NJ today!   The wind is pretty bad too!

Thankfully, even though we had a good amount of snow, it was the lighter, fluffier kind, and I was able to clean it quickly off of the car and my parking spot.

Worked from home today, at the company's request, as most of the employees have laptops, so I didn't need to venture out into the mess that today was.

Between customer requests, I was able to clean up the apartment, so I will have free time on Saturday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 09, 2018, 06:49:35 pm

Hello Bettermost  friends!

Quiet day at the office, most of my coworkers are in Boston for some official meeting or something, and won't be back to work until Friday.

:)

Tomorrow I'm off to have the second stage of my root canal taken care of, and then I'll check it at work with my laptop, from home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 09, 2018, 07:22:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 09, 2018, 06:49:35 pm

Tomorrow I'm off to have the second stage of my root canal taken care of, and then I'll check it at work with my laptop, from home.

A root canal? Sounds like fun.  :)

NOT!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2018, 11:08:50 pm

Yikes! Hoping for a pain-free and successful canal-ing! FR

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2018, 08:30:18 pm

Hiya!

The root canal went as expected, and I'm pain free. 

I am a bit paranoid about the temporary crown on the tooth, so I'm chewing on the opposite side of my mouth.  :laugh:  The permanent crown will be put on 1/29/18

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 10, 2018, 09:33:55 pm

The long-ago Brokie ruthlesslysentimental once told me that at first he thought LOL meant "lots of luck." So he said it to someone who posted that they ere going to get a big procedure at the dentist's.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2018, 05:54:18 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 10, 2018, 09:33:55 pm

The long-ago Brokie ruthlesslysentimental once told me that at first he thought LOL meant "lots of luck." So he said it to someone who posted that they ere going to get a big procedure at the dentist's.

That reminds me this image, from a site about parents making text errors.   Of course, there's no way to determine if this actually happened or not, but it's funny.


(http://cdn.funnyand.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LOL-Meaning-to-Mom.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2018, 05:56:53 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Hope everyone is having fun this weekend.

After a few days of warm temps, and hard rains yesterday, it is now very cold again in NJ.   I'm staying inside and cleaning the apartment.

Tomorrow is my dad's bday, and mine is the day after, so tomorrow I'll be at their place for a family lunch.  Mom decided to have a selection of lunch meats, and everyone can make their own sandwich, and then got three mini-cakes for dessert.  One vanilla, one chocolate, and one red velvet.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 13, 2018, 11:35:26 pm

Yes, a very fun day, friend Chuck. I went to a meeting of my permaculture group, and was elected president of the chapter! It makes me proud, and scared at the same time.

Then, just a short time after I got home, my friend EDelMar appeared. He has been traveling and working remotely since just after Thanksgiving, so it was wonderful to actually see him again. I happened to have some chili cooking in the crock pot, so we had an intimate dinner sitting by the fire in my living room. He caught me up on all our mutual friends. We may get out in the mountains tomorrow, and then he's off back to the East Coast on Wednesday. I'm so blessed to have such a loyal friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2018, 11:35:35 pm

Hello Lee!

Congratulations on your new position in the permaculture group!  I'm sure you'll be great!

The dinner you had with Adam sounds nice!   Glad you got to have some time together!


Today was busy, but productive and fun.   I got some cleaning done around the apartment,  got the garbage taken out,  some stuff stored away.   Then I went to mom & dad's place for the family celebration of the birthdays.  I got a new hamper (I've needed one for some time now....lol  My old one was falling apart).  I also got some plastic laundry bags, an ebay gift card, a bracelet, and cash.

:)

After the party, I got the laundry put away, and picked up my groceries.   

My birthday is tomorrow, but I'm off work.   At my job, instead of a getting treated for your birthday, you treat others, so usually, the birthday celebrant brings in bagels or such for everyone for breakfast.

I decided to be different.   For those who like savory, I found a recipe for an "easy" breakfast meat casserole, consisting of eggs, cheese, milk, tater tots, bacon and sausage.   For those who l like sweet, I found a recipe for an "easy" French Toast casserole, consisting of French bread, eggs, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon.

Since we're off Monday, I will prep and bake them tomorrow, and bring them to work on Tuesday, heating them with sternos and aluminum pans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 15, 2018, 10:36:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2018, 11:35:35 pm

Today was busy, but productive and fun.   I got some cleaning done around the apartment,  got the garbage taken out,  some stuff stored away.   Then I went to mom & dad's place for the family celebration of the birthdays.  I got a new hamper (I've needed one for some time now....lol  My old one was falling apart).  I also got some plastic laundry bags, an ebay gift card, a bracelet, and cash.

Everybody here is very excited because the Minnesota Vikings won their playoff game yesterday. If they win the next game, they'll be in the Super Bowl. And the Super Bowl is in Minneapolis. It would be the first time in NFL history that a Super Bowl team played in its home stadium.

So what's funny is, I gather according to people's comments that it was an extremely exciting game. I was reading the newspaper but had the game on because my ex-husband and son had been watching it earlier and games (football, basketball, baseball) never distract me enough to keep me from reading. Like, if it were some show I hated (Two and a Half Men or something), I'd still find myself looking up and getting caught up in the dialogue and plot. But I can tune out sports. They're like white noise in the background. I rarely keep the TV on but in this case the background noise seemed kind of friendly and compatible.

The few times I looked up, the Vikings were ahead of the New Orleans Saints, 23-21. Then a while after that, I realized the game had probably ended, so I glanced at the TV to see who had won. The Vikings were jumping around and talking to reporters. So I figured, oh nice, they held on to their lead.

Apparently it was much closer than that. I never did hear the final score, but judging from today's OMG!!!! WHAT A GAME!!! type comments, I'm assuming the Saints pulled ahead but then the Vikings won at the last minute with some great play or something.

On Feb. 4, the day of the SB, if the Vikings are in the game I will be the most boring person in Minneapolis. :laugh:

Quote

I decided to be different.   For those who like savory, I found a recipe for an "easy" breakfast meat casserole, consisting of eggs, cheese, milk, tater tots, bacon and sausage.   For those who l like sweet, I found a recipe for an "easy" French Toast casserole, consisting of French bread, eggs, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon.

Since we're off Monday, I will prep and bake them tomorrow, and bring them to work on Tuesday, heating them with sternos and aluminum pans.

That is so nice of you, Chuck! Your coworkers are lucky to have you.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 15, 2018, 10:37:25 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 13, 2018, 11:35:26 pm

Yes, a very fun day, friend Chuck. I went to a meeting of my permaculture group, and was elected president of the chapter! It makes me proud, and scared at the same time.

I second Chuck's congratulations and certainty that you will be great in that role. Keep up posted!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2018, 03:22:41 pm

 
(http://artisancakecompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/zombiecake3small.jpg) 


   Happy birthday, Chuckie!!!


I made a cake for you!
(I'm afraid I forgot the pearls, though...)

 :-* :-* :-*
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2018, 09:56:42 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

:)

I'm finishing up a busy day today.   Did some shopping, a lot of baking, searching online, and just relaxing at the moment.

stuff is ready to bring to work tomorrow, and chilling in the fridge.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2018, 07:00:27 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

The breakfast casseroles were a big hit.  There were three pans of each, and I ended up with just 1/4 of  one pan left for the "breakfast meat" one, and a little less than 1/2 of one French Toast.

In fact, I had three  people comment on them to me about them today, two days after the fact.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2018, 11:11:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 18, 2018, 07:00:27 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

The breakfast casseroles were a big hit.  There were three pans of each, and I ended up with just 1/4 of  one pan left for the "breakfast meat" one, and a little less than 1/2 of one French Toast.

In fact, I had three  people comment on them to me about them today, two days after the fact.

:)

Wow -- three pans of each! Are there any openings in your office? I could start around this time next year.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2018, 07:43:23 pm

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 20, 2018, 03:28:47 pm

Glad they were a success, Chuck!

You sure put a lot of effort into creating a friendly atmosphere at your work and being generous to your coworkers!

I'm sure they love you for it!   :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2018, 04:27:22 pm

Hello Bettermost  friends!

:)

Warmer here in NJ today, so I had the windows open for a little while, to let some fresh air into the apartment.

Headed out to get some chores done, and I managed to get the Valentine Day lights up and get some cleaning done in the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2018, 07:30:31 pm

Hello Bettermostians!

:-*


It's getting cold again in NJ!   Down to mid 20 degrees here.


Friday is my next review.  Looking forward to it!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 10:35:45 am

Hello Bettersmost Friends!

Hope everyone has a good weekend, doing just what you want to do!


I will be doing some straightening up around the apartment, and then out for some shopping.  :)


My review went well, and if all goes according to plan, I will be getting a raise and bonus soon.  ;D   I think I'll use some of my bonus money to get the counter top dishwasher I've been thinking about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 27, 2018, 12:09:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 10:35:45 am

I think I'll use some of my bonus money to get the counter top dishwasher I've been thinking about.

I've never heard of those, but it sounds useful if you've got a small apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 12:23:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 27, 2018, 12:09:15 pm

I've never heard of those, but it sounds useful if you've got a small apartment.

(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/24d43c5f-b240-4f91-ba4b-b53a748032f8_2.053667882eb7d630b61711382d112362.jpeg?odnWidth=undefined&odnHeight=undefined&odnBg=ffffff)

The Midea six-place setting countertop dishwasher fits under most kitchen cabinets and provides the same set functions as a standard dishwasher. The stainless steel chamber dishwasher can be connected immediately to any kitchen tap. The dishwasher includes six washing cycles and a one- to 24-hour delay start function. This dishwasher is an excellent choice for singles, couples and families. Midea is proud of their Energy Star appliances and you will be too! With Midea's countertop dishwasher you'll get a great clean, sparkling look to your dishes and be saving energy while you do it! Save space and time in your kitchen with Midea's six-place setting countertop dishwasher in an elegant stainless steel finish. The countertop dishwasher works just like any other dishwasher, so no worries about having to wash your dishes over and over again! With its 6 washing cycle options, you can get them sparkling clean just the like the day you bought them! Washing the dishes never looked this good before!



Truth be told, I live alone and should just wash the dishes manually, but it's one chore I hate doing.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 27, 2018, 12:56:15 pm

Sounds like a great idea; you deserve it!

While you're at it, buy the pictured kitchen too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 27, 2018, 01:53:07 pm

When I bought my 2nd home, first house, I moved from an apartment, in 1981 there was an upmarket dishwasher in the kitchen. I sold it and bought a small freezer to fit in the space. Actually most of the year, I did not turn the freezer on although the freezer in my refrigerator was not very large. When I moved to NZ and bought my 3rd home in 2010 there was a dishwasher in the kitchen. I had the kitchen remodelled and actually the dishwasher is the only thing that remains from the original kitchen. I use the dishwasher about once per month as I have been told it can deteriorate if not used. I only wash up once per day after breakfast and sometimes, if I am going out, it seems easier to use the dishwasher. But rinsing, stacking etc is almost as time consuming as actually washing. I do use it when I have a visitor staying but that is no more than 10 days per year, mainly my sister. The only entertaining I do is for morning or afternoon tea.
The new refrigerator I bought when I moved to NZ does have a separate larger freezer.
From when I bought my first home in 1976, I am on my 2nd refrigerator, 3rd stove, 3rd clothes washer, never owned a clothes drier. The white goods industry would not survive long if everyone was like me.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 03:23:02 pm

Quote from: brian on January 27, 2018, 01:53:07 pm

From when I bought my first home in 1976, I am on my 2nd refrigerator, 3rd stove, 3rd clothes washer, never owned a clothes drier. The white goods industry would not survive long if everyone was like me.  ;D

My parents kept their appliances for a long time as well.  The first refrigerator I remember them having they got as a wedding gift from a family member.  They had gotten themselves a new refrigerator, and offered their old one to mom and dad, as it wasn't very old, and was still in great near-new shape.  They had that fridge until I was about 20, so it lasted almost 25 years or so.

As for your 'no drier' comment, you made me  laugh out loud at a memory of a conversation between me and Matthew.

When we first started talking, we would joke about America having all modern conveniences, while New Zealand was one big country/farm.   (I know that's not true, but it was fun to tease Matthew that way).

Anyway, as I was driving him and Rich around NJ, showing them various neighborhoods, we passed a house that had what I call a "clothes umbrella" in their yard.   Looked like this:



(https://urbanclotheslines.com/content-image/FoldAway45-Custom.jpg)


Matthew had asked why he only saw one house with this, as all over New Zealand, people hang their clothes outside to dry, and in fact, if you didn't have something like this on your property in NZ, a realtor may tell you to add one before you sell, as people expect to have one.

I turned to Matthew and said:



"Uh huh.   Well....here in America we have this thing called "electricity", and we can use it to power a machine that dries our clothes for us."

The look on Matthew's face was priceless.  I laughed so hard!   I think the picture below is the closest I could get to how Matthew was looking at me.

















(http://img.picturequotes.com/2/5/4155/bitch-please-quote-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 27, 2018, 07:02:14 pm

Well, Matthew does have reason to look that way, if not Scarlett. Drying clothes outside is obviously better for the planet. And some say it's good for the clothes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 27, 2018, 07:51:03 pm

My next door neighbour, to whom I have not spoken in over 6 years but that is a long story, puts her washing out on the line and leaves it there for days. I know she goes to work but I also wonder if she ever looks at the weather forecast.  It can have been a hot day and I am sure they are all dry then it rains overnight. My sister suggests she does not actually wash them just lets the rain do it,  ;D
My mother always taught me never to leave clothes on the line overnight. In winter I usually bring them in before the sun goes off the line and hang them in front of the heat pump overnight. Bed clothes are the biggest problem in winter. I look for a day with a very good forecast.

When I first visited London in 1974, I went to the laundromat and was just reading the signs to find what coins I needed and an elderly lady came up and asked me if I knew how to wash clothes. I felt like saying "even the Aborigines have to wash their lap laps sometime"  ;D

I have never liked Rotary clothes hoists even though they are an Aussie invention. However we had one when I was young and liked to swing on it until Mum caught us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 08:10:26 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 27, 2018, 07:02:14 pm

Well, Matthew does have reason to look that way, if not Scarlett. Drying clothes outside is obviously better for the planet. And some say it's good for the clothes!

Oh, trust me, I know.

Mom has a line in the back yard, and when I wash clothes in the late spring through early autumn, I hang them out to dry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on January 28, 2018, 06:13:45 am

OMG Chuck I do remember that exact conversation and yup that picture sums it all up, ya know a picture  is worth a thousand words LOL,  too funny and good times to remember as well. I agree however its far better for the earth to use the suns rays. We have a series of lines rather than a rotary clothes line, and I confess not to bring the clothes every night, though mostly I do. Thanks for reminding me Chuck, such great times and the very best of company  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 28, 2018, 01:52:19 pm

Hi Matt
Hope you have some cool breezes on Waiheke.
For everyone else NZ is having a heat wave. Some places in the 30s'C which, as an Aussie by birth, I should laugh at calling a heatwave but I have become acclimatised. I moved from Sydney to escape the heat and they have had record temps over 45'C this summer. Even down here in the south we have forecast 27'C again today and 33' for Wednesday, which if it happens will be a record.
My sister asks when I am moving to Antarctica. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2018, 04:49:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 27, 2018, 07:02:14 pm

Well, Matthew does have reason to look that way, if not Scarlett. Drying clothes outside is obviously better for the planet. And some say it's good for the clothes!

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 08:10:26 pm

Oh, trust me, I know.

Mom has a line in the back yard, and when I wash clothes in the late spring through early autumn, I hang them out to dry.

Great way to dry bed linens, especially if there is a good breeze.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2018, 06:30:35 pm

Quote from: ZK on January 28, 2018, 06:13:45 am

ya know a picture  is worth a thousand words LOL, 

It sure is!

Good to see ya here too!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2018, 06:31:41 pm

Quote from: brian on January 28, 2018, 01:52:19 pm

For everyone else NZ is having a heat wave. Some places in the 30s'C which, as an Aussie by birth, I should laugh at calling a heatwave but I have become acclimatised. I moved from Sydney to escape the heat and they have had record temps over 45'C this summer. Even down here in the south we have forecast 27'C again today and 33' for Wednesday, which if it happens will be a record.  My sister asks when I am moving to Antarctica. 

With temps like that,  Antarctica sounds  good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2018, 06:32:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2018, 04:49:29 pm

Great way to dry bed linens, especially if there is a good breeze.

I agree, it makes them smell fresher!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2018, 10:30:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2018, 04:49:29 pm

Great way to dry bed linens, especially if there is a good breeze.

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2018, 06:32:05 pm

I agree, it makes them smell fresher!

Sure does! My mother used to line-dry comforters, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2018, 07:42:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2018, 10:30:14 am

Sure does! My mother used to line-dry comforters, too.

I think for comforters, that makes the most sense.  Easier to do that than cram it in a drier.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2018, 07:44:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Hope everyone is doing well!   Work was a little busy today,  so I'm glad the day is over!

Tomorrow I have off, because I have the final part of my root canal to get taken care of, the permanent crown is put on.   No other appointments that day, so I can laze around the apartment, if I choose.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 29, 2018, 08:39:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2018, 07:42:35 pm

I think for comforters, that makes the most sense.  Easier to do that than cram it in a drier.

Sorry for repeating myself but the best way to dry comforters, IMO, is to put them back on the bed, damp! We have such a dry climate in Colorado, that they're dry in no time, and the air is refreshingly hydrated!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2018, 09:10:52 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 29, 2018, 08:39:27 pm

Sorry for repeating myself but the best way to dry comforters, IMO, is to put them back on the bed, damp! We have such a dry climate in Colorado, that they're dry in no time, and the air is refreshingly hydrated!

That might work well in Colorado, but that would not work very well in the humid climate of the Mid-Atlantic region. All you would end up with is a wet bed.

Around here, being hung outdoors on a clothesline in a good stiff breeze dries a comforter and gives it a nice, fresh scent that is wonderful the first time you get back into bed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 29, 2018, 10:00:26 pm

I had to look up what a comforter was. All I could think of was baby's dummy.
I discovered they are what Australians call doonas and Kiwis call duvets. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comforter
 I have had to adjust my language accordingly although saying doona in NZ is understood, just gives my birth country away. Probably the generic term is continental quilt.
I first met such items when I first visited Germany in 1974. They were almost unknown in Australia then but I bought one and have used it ever since. I do not use a top sheet but, of course, have duvet covers which I wash. I do not have to make the bed every day, just shake out the duvet/doona. In German hotels they roll them up but I leave mine laying flat on the bed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 31, 2018, 11:26:13 am

"Baby's dummy"?

Is that like a stuffed animal?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 31, 2018, 02:01:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 31, 2018, 11:26:13 am

"Baby's dummy"?

Is that like a stuffed animal?

https://d2gg9evh47fn9z.cloudfront.net/800px_COLOURBOX8095149.jpg

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2018, 08:20:11 pm

I love that term for the pacifier, baby's dummy!   It's the first time I've heard it here.

I've heard people here refer to them as a "pucky" or "binkie".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 31, 2018, 08:48:06 pm

I've only heard pacifier or binkie. And I actually had babies who used dummies!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 31, 2018, 09:29:02 pm

Dummy is the normal world we use. I have heard pacifier but it sounds like somebody trying to be very correct and proper. Never heard the other terms. Wikipedia says Pacifier is American English, Dummy is British English.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 01, 2018, 10:30:07 am

Quote from: brian on January 31, 2018, 09:29:02 pm

Dummy is the normal world we use. I have heard pacifier but it sounds like somebody trying to be very correct and proper. Never heard the other terms. Wikipedia says Pacifier is American English, Dummy is British English.

Well, we probably shouldn't get into which sounds more correct and proper, British vs. American!  :laugh:

I thought dummy might mean meant stuffed animal because it's a whole figure with a body and character, like a ventriloquist's dummy. In this context, it doesn't have that meaning and just sounds vaguely insulting.  (You know in America "dummy" is a kind of childish insult to mean "dumb person," right? Maybe it's not over there.)

Binkie is a nickname, but pacifier is the main official word, and obviously it means it pacifies babies. I guess it's kind of correct and proper in that people wouldn't use that as a verb in ordinary conversation. If a baby were crying, you wouldn't hear someone say "Let me try to pacify her."

I was going to say it's like "comforter," but a comforter, though it can be comfortable, isn't really intended to comfort, per se.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 01, 2018, 12:47:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 01, 2018, 10:30:07 am

I thought dummy might mean meant stuffed animal because it's a whole figure with a body and character, like a ventriloquist's dummy. In this context, it doesn't have that meaning and just sounds vaguely insulting.  (You know in America "dummy" is a kind of childish insult to mean "dumb person," right? Maybe it's not over there.)

To add another layer, we have an organization here called the Denver Dumb Friends League. It's been around forever. It's for the benefit of animals who don't talk, thus, are dumb.   :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2018, 07:04:56 pm

This reminds me of a story.

My mom was running a day care out of our house, and she had a a few that had binkies.

One family was trying to break their son (Lenny) of the binkie habit.  He was determined he was going to keep it.

One day, he arrived without his binkie, and after Lenny's parents  left, my mom said:   "Lenny, where is your binkie?"

Lenny got wide-eyed and replied  "The mow-mow took it!"

Mom:  "Um....what?"

Lenny:   "The Mow-Mow lives in the cellar, and he eats binkies, so he took my binkie."

We could not BELIEVE his parents told him that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 01, 2018, 10:05:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 01, 2018, 07:04:56 pm

This reminds me of a story.

My mom was running a day care out of our house, and she had a a few that had binkies.

One family was trying to break their son (Lenny) of the binkie habit.  He was determined he was going to keep it.

One day, he arrived without his binkie, and after Lenny's parents  left, my mom said:   "Lenny, where is your binkie?"

Lenny got wide-eyed and replied  "The mow-mow took it!"

Mom:  "Um....what?"

Lenny:   "The Mow-Mow lives in the cellar, and he eats binkies, so he took my binkie."

We could not BELIEVE his parents told him that.

I'll have to say that doesn't sound like an entirely bad idea.

Apparently Lenny bought the story. By the time he's old enough to understand anything, he won't remember it. He seems to have accepted it as an adequate explanation of why he can't have the binkie. And if he's old enough to understand supernatural concepts and speak in full sentences, he probably is too old for a binkie anyway.

After all, parents keep up the pretense of Santa Claus until kids figure it out when they're like 8, so this doesn't seem that much different. Except, well, in a scarier way. Now Lenny doesn't just have to worry about a home invasion from one strange man once a year -- now the monster lives in the basement and is there all the time!  :laugh:

Is it possible one of his parents drove over the binkie with a lawnmower? I realize Lenny may have lived in a part of the city where there aren't lawns to mow, so just a thought. If it were a mower, it would fit the story except he'd have confused the cellar and the garage.

Side note: On that other thread, we were discussing American vs. British names for things. I wrote the sentence above before rereading your post and realized I had said "basement" and you had said "cellar." I wonder if that's an East Coast/Midwest linguistic difference. I guess as CellarDweller, you would know!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2018, 10:48:22 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 01, 2018, 10:05:41 pm

Side note: On that other thread, we were discussing American vs. British names for things. I wrote the sentence above before rereading your post and realized I had said "basement" and you had said "cellar." I wonder if that's an East Coast/Midwest linguistic difference. I guess as CellarDweller, you would know!

I'd hazard a guess it isn't an East Coast/Midwest thing, or isn't exclusively, anyway. It may be more complicated than that.

My dad, who was raised in a more or less rural/small town situation, tends to say "cellar." I was raised in a more urban atmosphere--relatively speaking, anyway--and I tend to say "basement." I also seem to make a distinction: a "basement" is "finished" (some type of flooring, maybe a drop ceiling with inset lights), whereas a "cellar" is "unfinished" (dirt floor, no walls except the foundation, maybe light bulbs on wire for illumination). But after I've spent some time with my dad I tend to fall back into some of his speech patterns and say "cellar."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 02, 2018, 10:33:01 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 01, 2018, 10:48:22 pm

I'd hazard a guess it isn't an East Coast/Midwest thing, or isn't exclusively, anyway. It may be more complicated than that.

My dad, who was raised in a more or less rural/small town situation, tends to say "cellar." I was raised in a more urban atmosphere--relatively speaking, anyway--and I tend to say "basement." I also seem to make a distinction: a "basement" is "finished" (some type of flooring, maybe a drop ceiling with inset lights), whereas a "cellar" is "unfinished" (dirt floor, no walls except the foundation, maybe light bulbs on wire for illumination). But after I've spent some time with my dad I tend to fall back into some of his speech patterns and say "cellar."

That makes sense, up to a point. I grew up in a suburb, so urban-ish, and I say basement. But what about Chuck? Chuck, didn't you grow up in an urban area? Or maybe when you came up with your username you couldn't think of an appropriate rhyme for "basement"?  :laugh:

I think a basement can easily be unfinished. In real-estate ads, where they call it "basement," at least around here, they specify whether it's finished or unfinished. My basement is more on the unfinished side, though it currently has old linoleum over part of the floor and a drop ceiling. But you're right, some of the basements I have seen -- carpeting, nice furniture, big-screen TV, maybe a bar and/or pool table -- I can't imagine calling those cellars. You can barely even call them basements!

And those places that have narrow wood-plank steps down into a cave-like concrete room, where the walls are lined with shelves of home-canned food vegetables and jellies that the mom "put up" herself with produce from the garden and they can be kind of scary? Definitely cellars.

Chuck, what was your former dwelling space like?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 02, 2018, 12:39:13 pm

And then there's the "garden level" which just means a basement that is not so far down and has windows that look out onto ground level.

I now live in what's called a "walk-out basement": garden level on the east side, full length windows and doors on the south and west.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2018, 07:52:44 pm

There are differences between cellars and basements, and technically my parents' home has a basement.   We've always called it a cellar.

http://civilengineersforum.com/basement-cellar-difference/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 03, 2018, 12:16:25 am

Quote from: brian on January 28, 2018, 01:52:19 pm

Hi Matt
Hope you have some cool breezes on Waiheke.
For everyone else NZ is having a heat wave. Some places in the 30s'C which, as an Aussie by birth, I should laugh at calling a heatwave but I have become acclimatised. I moved from Sydney to escape the heat and they have had record temps over 45'C this summer. Even down here in the south we have forecast 27'C again today and 33' for Wednesday, which if it happens will be a record.
My sister asks when I am moving to Antarctica. 

Hi Brian  ummm I have moved to Canterbury so we have had 32+ degrees, then blasted by North West winds. Now its apparently down to 16 degrees, crazy summer would be an understatement. Don't think I could cope with 45 degrees, I'd probably skip Antartica and head for the Auckland Islands as alternative. Hope you are well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on February 03, 2018, 12:19:36 am

I had to google to find out what a comforter was, funny we all speak English but some times we don't. I know I get myself in to trouble some times with my accent overseas, having to repeat myself and on occasion even having to spell - not that I have an accent of course LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 03, 2018, 11:12:15 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 02, 2018, 12:39:13 pm

And then there's the "garden level" which just means a basement that is not so far down and has windows that look out onto ground level.

I think "garden level" is a euphemism for "basement." My then-husband lived in one of those when he moved to Chicago. It wasn't much, if any, higher than my actual basement, which has windows that look out at ground level. And it was on the same level as the laundry room.

Quote

I now live in what's called a "walk-out basement": garden level on the east side, full length windows and doors on the south and west.

That's the best kind. And big windows looking south and west are my favorite.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 03, 2018, 11:13:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2018, 07:52:44 pm

There are differences between cellars and basements, and technically my parents' home has a basement.   We've always called it a cellar.

http://civilengineersforum.com/basement-cellar-difference/

Thanks, Chuck! Who knew there was an architectural difference? I thought it was semantic, like pail and bucket, or soda and pop.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2018, 03:46:12 pm

Quote from: ZK on February 03, 2018, 12:19:36 am

I had to google to find out what a comforter was, funny we all speak English but some times we don't. I know I get myself in to trouble some times with my accent overseas, having to repeat myself and on occasion even having to spell - not that I have an accent of course LOL

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/oplz.gif)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2018, 03:50:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 03, 2018, 11:13:49 am

Thanks, Chuck! Who knew there was an architectural difference? I thought it was semantic, like pail and bucket, or soda and pop.

Oh, the soda/pop debate.


I went to a diner with friends  down south, I asked for a soda.  Waitress looked at me weird, and I said, "you know, Coke" and she said "Oh, you mean "pop"!" and I said..."No, I mean soda.", and she said "It's called "pop"."

I bet her $10.00 that it was soda.  She accepted the bet and went back to the kitchen.   She comes out with a Coke bottle, and she's laughing, she holds it out to me, and on the bottom it says  "Soda Pop".

:laugh:

I left her a big time for just having a good sense of humor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 03, 2018, 07:53:31 pm

It's neither, it is a soft drink  ;D
And let's not get started on leaving a tip. On trip Advisor we continually tell people not to tip when in Australia or New Zealand.
However on my sister's last visit to me, she asked for a "skinny flat white" and the barista told her she came from Australia. She had forgotten it is a "trim flat white" here. I just ask for a cappuccino, same everywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2018, 11:17:13 am

Quote from: brian on February 03, 2018, 07:53:31 pm

It's neither, it is a soft drink  ;D

And let's not get started on leaving a tip. On trip Advisor we continually tell people not to tip when in Australia or New Zealand.  However on my sister's last visit to me, she asked for a "skinny flat white" and the barista told her she came from Australia. She had forgotten it is a "trim flat white" here. I just ask for a cappuccino, same everywhere.

We have the term "soft drink" here too, but the general public doesn't use it, that I know of.  I usually see that term on a menu.

I knew about the 'no tip' thing when I went to NZ and Australia, but I will admit that I tipped a cab driver once while there.   Matt had to leave to NZ earlier than expected from our stop in Australia, so I had to take the flight that was originally scheduled alone.  If I recall correctly, it was an early morning flight, so I had a wake-up call and a cab to the airport.

The driver was very friendly, chatted with me the whole way to the airport and was in such a good mood for such an early hour.  When I paid him I gave him a tip, and at first I thought he was going to refuse it, but I thanked him for starting my morning off in a good way, and he smiled and took it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 04, 2018, 01:45:44 pm

I would be surprised if he had refused it. Your accent would probably have hinted that he might expect one  ;D
I have often rounded up taxi fares. I rarely get a taxi but need one when I catch the bus to Christchurch. It can be between $20 and $22 but last trip we got green lights right across the city so it was just under $20. I gave him the $22 that was in my hand and he said "are you sure? "  ;D
I get a shuttle to the airport, it is much further (35 km) but only $20. (taxi would be $100)  I never give a tip.
In cafes and restaurants the waiters get very good award wages per hour although some of them may not work long hours per week. We want to discourage tipping there. Some now put a tip jar near the register but I always ignore it.
Taxes must be included in the quoted price. It is very complicated for us to have to have to deal with taxes added and then try and work out a tip. I got to dread going out for a meal when I was last in the States.
Then our smallest note is $5 and smallest coin is 10 cents. (5 cents in Australia but there is talk of getting rid of it.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2018, 10:17:40 am

Quote from: brian on February 04, 2018, 01:45:44 pm

I would be surprised if he had refused it. Your accent would probably have hinted that he might expect one  ;D

To  quote Matthew:  "I don't have an accent."   :laugh:  ;)

Quote from: brian on February 04, 2018, 01:45:44 pm

In cafes and restaurants the waiters get very good award wages per hour although some of them may not work long hours per week. We want to discourage tipping there. Some now put a tip jar near the register but I always ignore it.

Tip jars seem to be everywhere now.   When I go to NYC, I use a garage called "Park and Lock".  You drive in, get a ticket for your car, find your own spot, park, take your keys with you and leave.  When you return, you get the ticket validated, pay your fee, get your car yourself, and drive off.

One day, a tip jar appeared, and I always ignore it.  I drive myself in, find my own spot, park, and then get the car myself to leave.  The only thing the cashier does is ring up my purchase.  What exactly would I be tipping them for?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 08, 2018, 06:55:08 pm

Weekend is coming up!

It will be a busy one for me.  I'll have to get shopping done, and laundry, go to a dinner party at my aunt's and uncle's house, it's the last party there before they move, and then Sunday is a bowling function, and I need to get stuff done for Valentine's Day at work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 09, 2018, 05:34:26 pm

I get exhausted just from reading all that!

Good luck with it all Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2018, 09:15:40 pm

TGIF Bettermost friends!

Taking a few minutes to chill before I have to get things done......I'll cross off what I have done so far.




shopping
laundry
clean apartment
do dishes
put together basket for bowling banquet
dinner party at my aunt's and uncle's house
bowling function
Valentine's to make
put together treat bag for Valentines

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 09, 2018, 11:09:39 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 09, 2018, 09:15:40 pm

Valentine's to make
put together treat bag for Valentines

I love that you do all these nice things for holidays and other occasions!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 12:47:16 pm

Time for an update.




shopping
laundry
clean apartment
do dishes
put together basket for bowling banquet
dinner party at my aunt's and uncle's house
bowling function
Valentine's to make
put together treat bag for Valentines

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 12:50:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 09, 2018, 11:09:39 pm

I love that you do all these nice things for holidays and other occasions!

My mom and dad (more my mom) always celebrated holidays, so it's ingrained in my behavior now. :laugh:


When I was a kid there were "official" Super Friends valentines,  and everyone at work knows I like super heroes and collect memorabilia, so as a joke I made my own Super Friends valentines on the computer, and printed them out at work, and laminated them so they'd be more durable.

I'll leave them at everyone's stations Tuesday evening, with the treat bags I put together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 10, 2018, 04:23:41 pm

What's in the treat bags?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 04:40:09 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 10, 2018, 04:23:41 pm

What's in the treat bags?

Hiya Sonja!


Each bag (the size of a plastic bag to seal a sandwich in) has a box of conversation hearts.



(https://www.candywarehouse.com/assets/item/regular/brachs-conversation-hearts-candy-packs-133098-im2.jpg)


and then some traditional fun sized bars in a valentine colored wrapper (pink, red).


(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1b/f4/f6/1bf4f6ab0aa090fcad152d2234b3f4de--valentines-day-party-fun-size.jpg)


and then some heart-shaped chocolates.


(http://cocoa-heaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dove-dark-chocolate-cherry-swirl-hearts.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 04:40:59 pm

Time for an update.




shopping
laundry
clean apartment
do dishes
put together basket for bowling banquet
dinner party at my aunt's and uncle's house
bowling function
Valentine's to make
put together treat bag for Valentines

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 10, 2018, 04:42:01 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 09, 2018, 11:09:39 pm

I love that you do all these nice things for holidays and other occasions!

When I was a kid, my mother used to make a cake for Valentine's Day. She would use one square cake pan and one round pan. She would turn the square cake on a point, and then she would cut the round cake in half and use the halves to make the cake heart-shaped.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 05:19:03 pm

Very smart!   I would never have thought of that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 11, 2018, 11:12:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 12:50:41 pm

I made my own Super Friends valentines on the computer, and printed them out at work, and laminated them so they'd be more durable.

I'll leave them at everyone's stations Tuesday evening, with the treat bags I put together.

I'm telling you, I want a job there. Nobody at either of my jobs does stuff like that. They might leave people individualized cards if they leave the company. They might bring a box of donuts or homemade baked goods or chocolates.

But individual cards and treat bags? That I have never seen!  :o :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2018, 04:27:59 pm

truth be told, I'm sure I'm the only one who does this, but it's fun, and people seem to enjoy them.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2018, 05:40:54 pm

done!



shopping
laundry
clean apartment
do dishes
put together basket for bowling banquet
dinner party at my aunt's and uncle's house
bowling function
Valentine's to make
put together treat bag for Valentines

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 12, 2018, 09:57:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2018, 04:27:59 pm

truth be told, I'm sure I'm the only one who does this, but it's fun, and people seem to enjoy them.

:)

Of course they do! And they're probably very grateful to have you as a coworker.  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2018, 06:23:56 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2018, 04:40:09 pm

Hiya Sonja!


Each bag (the size of a plastic bag to seal a sandwich in) has a box of conversation hearts.



(https://www.candywarehouse.com/assets/item/regular/brachs-conversation-hearts-candy-packs-133098-im2.jpg)


and then some traditional fun sized bars in a valentine colored wrapper (pink, red).


(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1b/f4/f6/1bf4f6ab0aa090fcad152d2234b3f4de--valentines-day-party-fun-size.jpg)


and then some heart-shaped chocolates.


(http://cocoa-heaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dove-dark-chocolate-cherry-swirl-hearts.jpg)

Aww....what a sweetheart you are to your coworkers, Chuck!  :-*

I do hope they know to appreciate all you do for them!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 12, 2018, 06:30:33 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 11, 2018, 11:12:44 am

I'm telling you, I want a job there. Nobody at either of my jobs does stuff like that. They might leave people individualized cards if they leave the company. They might bring a box of donuts or homemade baked goods or chocolates.

But individual cards and treat bags? That I have never seen!  :o :D

Same here.

A present and a card when people leave, or have a big birthday is normal. We all chip in for that, and someone organises it.

And occasionally someone will bring something homebaked.  or treat everyone to a big breakfast spread, usually as a thank you for the present to the birthday or leaving.

That's it. I've never seen individual cards or treats at any of my workplaces ever.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2018, 07:04:08 pm

(https://www.askideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Happy-Valentines-Day-Love.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2018, 07:18:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 12, 2018, 06:30:33 pm

That's it. I've never seen individual cards or treats at any of my workplaces ever.

Well.....when I say "individual cards".......don't get the wrong idea. 

I used my computer to create 8 different designs of cards.  Everyone knows I like super heroes, so I made cards based on the Super Friends.   I thought it was a funny joke, but I actually had a few coworkers tell me they loved the cartoon, and enjoyed the card.  Some taped them to their cubical walls.

 :laugh:

I just put "To Name, from Chuck" on the back, and took time to laminate them so they'd last longer.

Here are the designs.....you an see,  no big shakes.



(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4652/25400466637_d406be1ece.jpg)   (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4613/25400466607_5e194c90d6.jpg)


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4662/25400466497_39fe8a2b0d.jpg)    (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4675/39373919835_d6bf0215f1.jpg)


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/25400466317_66a70560bd.jpg)    (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4721/25400466267_d05114b9c2.jpg)


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4711/26399239018_473b611521.jpg)    (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/25400466137_f2846c5855.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2018, 07:28:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 14, 2018, 07:18:31 pm

I just put "To Name, from Chuck" on the back, and took time to laminate them so they'd last longer.

Everyone you work with is named Name?  ???

 ;D

Actually, they are cute. Even though I've never heard of half of them.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 14, 2018, 07:32:57 pm

What a lot of work you've put into it, Chuck!

I would definitely call them individual cards. Each of your coworkers got their own personal card. That's "individual" to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 14, 2018, 09:44:52 pm

Wow, even seeing those great cards is second only in my VD celebrations to my son giving me a lovely orchid.

Well, that plus I'm going to order a pizza in a few minutes. But they probably even top that bar!  :laugh:

I've never had an orchid. Anyone have any advice? I feel like from what I've heard they seem tricky.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2018, 09:51:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 14, 2018, 09:44:52 pm

I've never had an orchid. Anyone have any advice? I feel like from what I've heard they seem tricky.

The only orchids I've had contact with were in corsages. I've also heard they're tricky, but I wouldn't be surprised if the trickiness varies from one variety to another.

I'm sure there's tons of stuff out there on the Internet, but I think I'd maybe consult with a florist?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2018, 06:45:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 14, 2018, 09:44:52 pm

Wow, even seeing those great cards is second only in my VD celebrations to my son giving me a lovely orchid.

Well, that plus I'm going to order a pizza in a few minutes. But they probably even top that bar!  :laugh:

I've never had an orchid. Anyone have any advice? I feel like from what I've heard they seem tricky.

If you are friends with Linda Andrews on FB, you can ask her.  She has orchids.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 16, 2018, 10:36:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 15, 2018, 06:45:04 pm

If you are friends with Linda Andrews on FB, you can ask her.  She has orchids.

I don't think I am, but I did mention it on FB and got some advice from other people.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 16, 2018, 08:42:30 pm

Cool!

Good luck with it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2018, 10:27:36 am

Hello Bettermost!

:)


I'm off work today, for Presidents' Day!

(https://pics.me.me/life-pure-mpl-chiropractic-we-will-be-closed-on-monday-14885304.png)


 :laugh:



Have been doing some online "window shopping", found some new end tables I want, and the counter top dishwasher I've been looking for.  I'm thinking I will order them next weekend, and then pick them up at the store when they arrive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 20, 2018, 10:40:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2018, 10:27:36 am

Have been doing some online "window shopping", found some new end tables I want, and the counter top dishwasher I've been looking for.  I'm thinking I will order them next weekend, and then pick them up at the store when they arrive.

Good plan! I'm curious about the countertop dishwasher -- I'm not familiar with those. Are they big? Expensive?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2018, 07:54:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 20, 2018, 10:40:39 am

Good plan! I'm curious about the countertop dishwasher -- I'm not familiar with those. Are they big? Expensive?

They are about the size of a large microwave,  and can hold a setting of 6.   I've seen them for between $200.00 - $300.00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2018, 07:53:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 27, 2018, 10:35:45 am

My review went well, and if all goes according to plan, I will be getting a raise and bonus soon.  ;D   I think I'll use some of my bonus money to get the counter top dishwasher I've been thinking about.

I've found out that I'm getting a 2.5% increase to my hourly rate, so that means an extra $0.70 an hour.   Doesn't seem like much, but it will add up.

I'm also getting my bonus tomorrow.  ;D  I'm looking forward to seeing that in my account.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 21, 2018, 09:59:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2018, 07:53:11 pm

I've found out that I'm getting a 2.5% increase to my hourly rate, so that means an extra $0.70 an hour.   Doesn't seem like much, but it will add up.

I'm also getting my bonus tomorrow.  ;D  I'm looking forward to seeing that in my account.  :)

Wow, those are great, Chuck! What a nice company. Now I have two reasons to get a job there! :laugh: Tell me if they're looking for a copywriter or PR person.  ;)

What are you going to do -- save? splurge? a little of both?

(Sorry, I just realized that over on Lee's thread we were discussing the propriety of telling people financial stuff, so I certainly didn't mean to be too nosy about your finances. Just curious. Windfalls are fun!)

Of course, the advice I always hear is that when you get a raise you should just put that much more into savings. You won't miss it because you weren't living on it before, and it will add up. But the bonus, on the other hand -- maybe that could be your Fun Fund!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2018, 11:12:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 21, 2018, 09:59:45 pm

But the bonus, on the other hand -- maybe that could be your Fun Fund!

If it's a nice piece of change, you could also put it aside for travel--sort of delaying the fun a bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2018, 07:11:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2018, 11:12:53 pm

If it's a nice piece of change, you could also put it aside for travel--sort of delaying the fun a bit.

No traveling for the near future.....I'm enjoying staying close  to home at the moment.  I'm sure the urge to go somewhere different will strike at one point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2018, 07:29:55 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 21, 2018, 09:59:45 pm

Wow, those are great, Chuck! What a nice company. Now I have two reasons to get a job there! :laugh: Tell me if they're looking for a copywriter or PR person.  ;)

What are you going to do -- save? splurge? a little of both?

Some will go into savings, some for new clothes, and some for the counter top dishwasher, and two new end tables with storage.




(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/e0b993e5-123b-43c0-ab7a-2487c7579c7e_1.8ee0c35001d9b9c7bcc2a659b5ea328b.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)


Measures: 21.65L x 19.69W x 17.24H in.  Can hold a 6 settings



(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/4f145ac9-4619-4ea1-ad2a-7e76f3a89be2_1.b4ce3268dcdde9c187df3073bc5c1d44.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/741df045-4b74-4132-8aff-f2621fceae6e_1.4b9264e2eba3e498aaa42ce83feaf281.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)


20L x 20W x 23.5H inches -  slightly  bigger than  the end tables I have now, which have no storage capabilities.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 23, 2018, 09:41:09 am

Nice! Is the countertop dishwasher hooked into you apartment's water supply like a regular dishwasher would be?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 23, 2018, 10:08:18 am

I've seen tiny portable apartment-size washing machines that are on wheels for storage, and when you want to use it, you hook the hose to the kitchen faucet.

I've never seen how the water is emptied, however. Maybe there's a second hose that you put in the kitchen sink.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2018, 07:04:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 23, 2018, 09:41:09 am

Nice! Is the countertop dishwasher hooked into you apartment's water supply like a regular dishwasher would be?

It hooks up to your kitchen faucet, and then there is a drainage hose that goes to the sink, like Jeff said.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 28, 2018, 08:46:48 pm

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

;D


I can  pick up my dishwasher and end tables on Friday after work.

Of course, we're supposed to have crappy weather, so I can get nice and drenched doing it.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2018, 08:09:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 28, 2018, 08:46:48 pm

I can  pick up my dishwasher and end tables on Friday after work.

Of course, we're supposed to have crappy weather, so I can get nice and drenched doing it.  LOL

Awful  weather here, and it turns out the washer won't be available to pick up until tomorrow, so at least I don't have to go out into the mess today.

I did go and get my taxes done.  :)

I'm getting a nice refund, and with NJ and Federal combined, it covers my rental insurance and car insurance for the year, and I can still have some left to throw into savings.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2018, 10:37:43 pm

*shouting*

Hellllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooooo BetterMost friends!

Where y'at?

Hope everyone is good, or doing better than before!

I'm on an upswing now! ;D

My bonus came in, this month is a three paycheck month, my car was serviced, and it was only $150.00, I ordered new pants for work, and they arrived and fit perfectly,  my new countertop dishwasher and end tables arrived, and my taxes were done, and I'm getting a nice return, which will cover my car insurance and renter's insurance for the year, and I'll still have enough left for savings.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2018, 02:39:57 pm

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4673/25747316677_068d4ec003_b.jpg)


Kitchen area  before.   My fridge, microwave, and crock pot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2018, 02:41:40 pm

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/40617604671_8eb5895dc5_b.jpg)


Kitchen area after.   My new counter top dishwasher is in place.   

Connects right to the faucet,  and drains right into the sink. No need for extra plumbing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2018, 02:43:29 pm

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4754/25747316797_6febd44c31_b.jpg)



Living room before, my tv, tv table with DVDs,  and round end tables.


The large box is my dishwasher from the prior pic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2018, 02:45:55 pm

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/25747316527_83980134ff_b.jpg)


Living room after.

The new  tables not only look better, they have hinged  tops, so I have a lot of new storage space.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 04, 2018, 04:35:35 pm

You are lucky. My car had its annual service on Friday and it was $412 (US$300) Nothing major, although for the 2nd year in a row they told me my rear disc brake pads would need replacing next time.
I have just paid over Au$2000 for return flights to Europe in August-September with Emirates.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 04, 2018, 05:35:18 pm

Nice improvements, Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 05, 2018, 03:59:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 04, 2018, 02:41:40 pm

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/40617604671_8eb5895dc5_b.jpg)


Kitchen area after.   My new counter top dishwasher is in place.   

Connects right to the faucet,  and drains right into the sink. No need for extra plumbing.

Wow, it fits perfectly!

Just a couple of mm left above the microwave and on the side towards the sink!

You must have measured very very carefully, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 05, 2018, 04:03:05 pm

Congrats to the improvements and the bonus, Chuckie!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2018, 04:38:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 04, 2018, 05:35:18 pm

Nice improvements, Chuck!  :D

Thank you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2018, 04:41:21 pm

Quote from: brian on March 04, 2018, 04:35:35 pm

You are lucky.  My car had its annual service on Friday and it was $412 (US$300) Nothing major, although for the 2nd year in a row they told me my rear disc brake pads would need replacing next time.   I have just paid over Au $2000 for return flights to Europe in August-September with Emirates.

I do consider myself lucky.  There were times I've taken the car for something minor, and something major was about to happen, and it cost quite a bit.

I am also lucky I can trust my mechanic.  I've been going to the same place since I've started driving my car, they've always charged a fair price, and never tried to scam me, so if they say something is needed,  I know it's really needed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 05, 2018, 04:43:13 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 05, 2018, 03:59:22 pm

Wow, it fits perfectly!

Just a couple of mm left above the microwave and on the side towards the sink!

You must have measured very very carefully, Chuck!

I did measure VERY carefully.   I wanted to make sure it fit on that counter specifically.   It's the counter away from the stove, so I don't use that space as much.  I didn't want to take up space on the opposite side of my sink.  It fit just right,  just where I wanted it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2018, 06:29:05 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

Getting ready for another snowstorm!  They're saying the NYC area and nearby areas could get anywhere up to 12 inches of snow.   We will be under a state of emergency as of 8:00 tonight.

I've gotten my fridge stocked, and I'm ready for snow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 07, 2018, 10:25:22 am

Yikes. I never feel ready for heavy snow, especially if I have to shovel and/or drive. If I moved to an apartment or condo, I'm not sure how long it would take me to lose my sense of dread about a big snowstorm.

We got about 9 inches here this week and that was bad enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2018, 12:05:34 pm

Well, it's 11:00 in the morning,  I'm working from home because of the state of emergency, but there's almost no snow on the ground.

News keeps saying the worst is yet to come, but it never comes and they keep saying that.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2018, 05:21:31 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

:D

Well, the snowstorm finally hit as of 12:30 yesterday, and went on until after 9:00 at night.   We got quite a few inches of snow on the ground.

I worked from home today as well, we got notice that power had been knocked out to the company's office space, so we couldn't be there.   Apparently, it may take "a few days" for this to be fixed, so I may be working from home tomorrow as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 08, 2018, 05:35:22 pm

Nice to be able to work from home!

Are you happy now, with all that snow, Chuck? I know you love it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2018, 12:12:01 pm

It's pretty looking outside!

I'm still working from home.   This would be why.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4799/25839106647_12db1a9030_z.jpg)



According to JCP & L  (Jersey Central Power & Light), there is no estimated time of repair, so not sure if we'll be back in the building by Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 10, 2018, 10:52:53 am

Wow. Is that your building? Looks nice, otherwise!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2018, 11:29:35 am

To be honest, I can't tell if it's our building from the angle.  It may be.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2018, 11:37:10 am

Happy Sunday Bettermost friends!

:)

Bright sunny day here in NJ.  Pretty chilly though.   

Did some cleaning around the apartment, and packed up my laundry to get done.   


I planned on using my tax refund for paying my car insurance and renter's insurance for the year.  There would still be some left over for me, to sock away into my savings account.

Well, my two insurance bills arrived on Friday.  Just by chance, the refund credited my checking account on the same day.  ;D

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2018, 04:25:36 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

Cloudy day here, waiting for another Nor'easter to hit the East coast.  We may get about 4 more inches of snow.

Worked from home again today,  the new utility pole is up, but the power wires were not attached to the office building yet, so as far as I know, the building still has no power.  I'm monitoring my email and phone for messages/updates on the situation.

Guess I'll update tomorrow on what the work situation is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on March 13, 2018, 03:21:40 pm

WOW place looks great Chuck!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2018, 05:46:40 pm

Hello BetterMost friends!

Hiya Matt!  Glad ya stopped by!  ;D


The power was back on in my office building, so I went back to work today.   It was good to get out of the apartment, and to see everyone again!

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2018, 08:11:02 pm

Hello BetterMost friends!

Happy hump day and Pi day to you all!

;D

Work went well, and I was able to file everything I needed to file.   The office is back to a normal temperature after all the time with no power, so instead of a sweater I can go back to shirt and tie again.

Heard today that it's possible another Nor'easter may hit next week.   It's the winter that never ends!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 14, 2018, 10:01:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2018, 08:11:02 pm

Hello BetterMost friends!

Happy hump day and Pi day to you all!

;D

Work went well, and I was able to file everything I needed to file.   The office is back to a normal temperature after all the time with no power, so instead of a sweater I can go back to shirt and tie again.

Heard today that it's possible another Nor'easter may hit next week.   It's the winter that never ends!

Not too bad here. Still plenty of snow/ice on the ground. But I wore my down-filled puffy coat and the temp went up to about 50, so I hardly even needed a jacket. Maybe you need to move to tropical Minnesota!  :laugh:

Hope you ate pie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2018, 06:14:59 pm

Hello BetterMost friends!

Weekend is getting closer, but it's also 3/15!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 15, 2018, 06:15:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 14, 2018, 10:01:38 pm

Not too bad here. Still plenty of snow/ice on the ground. But I wore my down-filled puffy coat and the temp went up to about 50, so I hardly even needed a jacket. Maybe you need to move to tropical Minnesota!  :laugh:

Hope you ate pie!

Yes, I ate pie!   Lemon crunch pie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:14:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 15, 2018, 06:14:59 pm

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What exactly were the Ides of March? I mean, before they acquired historical significance via Caesar? What did they signify? How did one celebrate?

I'm more into St. Patrick's Day, myself. Not to go to an Irish bar and drink Guinness and Jameson (though that doesn't sound too bad) but to make a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't think I did that last year, but most years I have done it.

Years ago, a woman I was interviewing told me she had a great recipe for corned beef. The ingredients included half a can of Guinness.

"The only problem is, then you're stuck with half a can and I don't know know what you would do with that," she said.

I looked at her. She was serious.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2018, 09:23:17 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:14:38 am

What exactly were the Ides of March? I mean, before they acquired historical significance via Caesar? What did they signify? How did one celebrate?

I always figured it was just the middle of the month, more or less, but apparently a lot more went on:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March)

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I'm more into St. Patrick's Day, myself. Not to go to an Irish bar and drink Guinness and Jameson (though that doesn't sound too bad) but to make a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't think I did that last year, but most years I have done it.

CB&C is good. I once went to a restaurant that advertised it was featuring it as a special for St. Patrick's Day. It was pretty good. I paired it with a glass of Jameson's (Irish whiskey). The Jameson's was good, too, but not good enough for me to give up scotch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 05:59:39 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

Looks to be a decent weekend!  ;D  I hope the weather holds, but predictions of a Nor'easter for Tuesday/Wednesday is predicted, and they can't say how much snow (if any) we'll get.

Going to my parents' place on Saturday to celebrate birthdays.  :D  Both of my brothers didn't celebrate their bdays this year (Feb and March) due to snow, flu, and other issues.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 06:08:52 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:14:38 am

What exactly were the Ides of March? I mean, before they acquired historical significance via Caesar? What did they signify? How did one celebrate?

I'm more into St. Patrick's Day, myself. Not to go to an Irish bar and drink Guinness and Jameson (though that doesn't sound too bad) but to make a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I don't think I did that last year, but most years I have done it.

Years ago, a woman I was interviewing told me she had a great recipe for corned beef. The ingredients included half a can of Guinness.

"The only problem is, then you're stuck with half a can and I don't know know what you would do with that," she said.

I looked at her. She was serious.

I generally don't go out for St. Patrick's Day......I'd rather stay home and avoid the crazy drunks to come out for days like this.  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2018, 09:23:17 am

I always figured it was just the middle of the month, more or less, but apparently a lot more went on:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March)

CB&C is good. I once went to a restaurant that advertised it was featuring it as a special for St. Patrick's Day. It was pretty good. I paired it with a glass of Jameson's (Irish whiskey). The Jameson's was good, too, but not good enough for me to give up scotch.

Interesting info on the Ides.  Thanks Jeff!

I never liked CB&C, so I've avoided it on this holiday.  I have had soda bread, but I don't like raisins, so I tend to pick them out.  LOL


This week I went to Zinburger with some coworkers, and for the holiday, their "Burger of the Week" was a Shepherd’s Pie Burger.   Fresh ground Certified Angus Beef patty, roasted corn, mushy peas, whipped potato, GUINNESS braised onions and Cheddar cheese.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2018, 07:22:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 06:08:52 pm

Shepherd’s Pie Burger.

 :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 08:20:41 pm

I'm with you, Jeff!   I wouldn't touch it, but I'm sure others would.


I can't judge, though.   Last time I went to Zinburger, I got a breakfast burger.   A burger topped with cheese, a fried egg, bacon, and avocado.

It was yummy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:44:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2018, 09:23:17 am

I always figured it was just the middle of the month, more or less, but apparently a lot more went on:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March)

Interesting that their day for paying debts was exactly one month before our day for paying taxes.

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CB&C is good. I once went to a restaurant that advertised it was featuring it as a special for St. Patrick's Day. It wa pretty good. I paired it with a glass of Jameson's (Irish whiskey). The Jameson's was good, too, but not good enough for me to give up scotch.

Yeah, I actually like Jameson's better than Guinness. Also better than scotch, which is one of the few spirits I dislike.  :P

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 06:08:52 pm

I generally don't go out for St. Patrick's Day......I'd rather stay home and avoid the crazy drunks to come out for days like this.  :laugh:p

I know. I feel the same way about New Year's Eve.

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I have had soda bread, but I don't like raisins, so I tend to pick them out.  LOL

Me neither! I feel like I'd like soda bread if they didn't put those damn raisins in.

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This week I went to Zinburger with some coworkers, and for the holiday, their "Burger of the Week" was a Shepherd’s Pie Burger.   Fresh ground Certified Angus Beef patty, roasted corn, mushy peas, whipped potato, GUINNESS braised onions and Cheddar cheese.

I'd probably try it, for the festivity of it. It sounds ... novel. And the only thing in it I'm not that crazy about is mushy peas. I mean, peas are fine, but ... mushy? Could they leave those out? But I'd probably dare eat it anyway.

I always think shepherd's pie should be made with lamb. But even in the regular old recipes, it's usually beef. Lamb is more expensive, but I think it would be better.

What's the Brokie line? "We came here to watch the sheep, not eat 'em"?

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2018, 08:20:41 pm

I can't judge, though.   Last time I went to Zinburger, I got a breakfast burger.   A burger topped with cheese, a fried egg, bacon, and avocado.

It was yummy!

That sounds delicious! A thin layer of hashbrowns might be nice in that, as well!

I could eat almost anything with an egg on it. Which is good, because eggs are one of the cheapest foods for the amount of nutrition you get. Even free-range eggs are a bargain -- even then, you can make two for less than a dollar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2018, 10:05:12 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:44:33 pm

What's the Brokie line? "We came here to watch the sheep, not eat 'em"?

It's been a while, but I think it's, "We're s'posed to guard the sheep, not eat'em."

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I could eat almost anything with an egg on it. Which is good, because eggs are one of the cheapest foods for the amount of nutrition you get. Even free-range eggs are a bargain -- even then, you can make two for less than a dollar.

And to think it wasn't so very long ago we were advised against eating eggs because of cholesterol.

I have an egg for breakfast at least twice a week, paired with turkey sausage patties. If I can't decide what I want to eat, say, for Sunday supper, eggs are pretty much my go-to, sometimes just fried, other times as an omelet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2018, 12:27:35 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D


Clear blue skies here, but as they say, it's the calm before the storm.  Nor'easter is coming next week, not sure how much snow we are getting.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:44:33 pm

Me neither! I feel like I'd like soda bread if they didn't put those damn raisins in.

If they could just make it raisin-less, I'd happily eat it.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2018, 12:34:01 pm

So, this is the coffee table/ottoman that I have in my living room.

The top lifts up, and comes forward flat, to chest level, when I'm sitting, so I can use it as a dinner table, and watch TV while  I eat.

As you can see, the top has become worn.  I've tried a few different cleaners on it, but none of them worked.  Aside from the top, it is still in great condition.


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Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2018, 12:35:13 pm

My latest idea to make it look better was to get a heavy table cloth in a pattern I liked that would match the colors in my living room.  I found a tablecloth in a wood pattern that is a nice, sturdy material.

I ordered some pinking shears so I can cut it down to size, and then just cover the top.  I made sure the cloth is 'oversized' so I would get one (or more) replacements so when the initial covering gets worn,  I can replace it with a new one.  I also got two cloths, so I can have somewhere between 4 to 6 coverings all together.  Here is what the new tablecloth looks like, but it hasn't been sized yet.







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I cut it down with pinking shears, and attached it to the top with thumbtacks, so I can remove it easily.

Here is what it looks like.  Not perfect, but better than before.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2018, 12:40:14 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2018, 09:44:33 pm

Yeah, I actually like Jameson's better than Guinness. Also better than scotch, which is one of the few spirits I dislike.  :P

I would be tempted to drink Jameson's tonight, except that when I walk into the Usual Watering Hole, Trevor, the hot young blond bartender, has my Glen Livet and soda on the bar before I even ask for it. If he's got the drink already made, I feel I can't very well say that I don't want it and want something else instead.

I'm told by a reliable source that it's the mark of a good bartender to know what his "regulars" drink without having to ask what they want. so that means there's nothing special about me, but it still makes me feel a little special.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2018, 12:44:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2018, 12:35:13 pm

My latest idea to make it look better was to get a heavy table cloth in a pattern I liked that would match the colors in my living room.  I found a tablecloth in a wood pattern that is a nice, sturdy material.

I ordered some pinking shears so I can cut it down to size, and then just cover the top.  I made sure the cloth is 'oversized' so I would get one (or more) replacements so when the initial covering gets worn,  I can replace it with a new one.  I also got two cloths, so I can have somewhere between 4 to 6 coverings all together.  Here is what the new tablecloth looks like, but it hasn't been sized yet.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4773/26989598448_1c7e0ece3d_z.jpg)

I cut it down with pinking shears, and attached it to the top with thumbtacks, so I can remove it easily.

Here is what it looks like.  Not perfect, but better than before.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4773/40819578642_35de16ec59_h.jpg)

Interesting pattern of cloth, but to me the whole thing looks like a "coffin" table with a pall over it. ...

 ;D  :-*

But that's alright. Abbie the genius lab tech on N.C.I.S. sleeps in a coffin. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2018, 12:54:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2018, 12:44:46 pm

Interesting pattern of cloth, but to me the whole thing looks like a "coffin" table with a pall over it. ...

 ;D  :-*

I guess that fits for a zombie fan.   :laugh:

The only person who could use that as a coffin would be a little person.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2018, 12:57:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2018, 12:54:12 pm

I guess that fits for a zombie fan.   :laugh:

I forgot about that!  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2018, 11:04:15 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2018, 12:40:14 pm

I would be tempted to drink Jameson's tonight, except that when I walk into the Usual Watering Hole, Trevor, the hot young blond bartender, has my Glen Livet and soda on the bar before I even ask for it. If he's got the drink already made, I feel I can't very well say that I don't want it and want something else instead.

I'm told by a reliable source that it's the mark of a good bartender to know what his "regulars" drink without having to ask what they want. so that means there's nothing special about me, but it still makes me feel a little special.

It's like Cheers for you!  :D

If I had a Cheers, the bartender couldn't do that, because when I go into bars I get different things different times. I like alcohol in most forms: beer, wine, spirits. Except scotch. And I'm not crazy about gin, though I can handle the occasional gin martini. And I don't like anything mixed with a sugary soft drink (e.g., rum and Coke), though an occasional margarita is nice.

Other than that, I'm easy to please, and tend to switch around depending on my mood and the time of year.



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2018, 01:45:59 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 18, 2018, 11:04:15 am

It's like Cheers for you!  :D

If I had a Cheers, the bartender couldn't do that, because when I go into bars I get different things different times. I like alcohol in most forms: beer, wine, spirits. Except scotch. And I'm not crazy about gin, though I can handle the occasional gin martini. And I don't like anything mixed with a sugary soft drink (e.g., rum and Coke), though an occasional margarita is nice.

Other than that, I'm easy to please, and tend to switch around depending on my mood and the time of year.

It happened again last night!  ;D

I stick with scotch because I know how it will affect me, and, perhaps more importantly, how it won't affect me.

I can take a gin and tonic (with lime) on a hot summer Sunday afternoon, but that's it.

I got started on rum and Coke, so. ...

Jack (Daniels) and Coke is OK, too, not just what I'd drink regularly. That's something I would make for myself at home. Same with a rum and Coke.

I won't touch tequila for anything. I've heard too many horror stories. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2018, 05:59:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2018, 01:45:59 pm

It happened again last night!  ;D

The bartender knows you well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2018, 06:02:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2018, 01:45:59 pm

I won't touch tequila for anything. I've heard too many horror stories. ...

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2018, 06:40:11 pm

Haha! For all mixed drinks and spirits, I just have one. I'm kind of a wino, professionally so, since three wineries are my clients. I can drink a beer, but usually only in high summer. And I can drink hard cider, but usually only pear cider. Apple cider upsets my stomach. Among hard spirits, the only thing I can drink is gin, and then only one.

My daughter is an amateur mixologist and has created some amazing drinks but since she's pregnant again, she's not doing much of that.

Rodney's was as close as they come to Cheers, and it is closed and torn down (boohoo).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2018, 07:34:12 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2018, 06:40:11 pm

Haha! For all mixed drinks and spirits, I just have one. I'm kind of a wino, professionally so, since three wineries are my clients. I can drink a beer, but usually only in high summer. And I can drink hard cider, but usually only pear cider. Apple cider upsets my stomach. Among hard spirits, the only thing I can drink is gin, and then only one.

I've never been a big drinker.  I may have the occasional beer now.  If I'm in the mood for something sweet, I'll get a Mike's Hard Limeade or something along those lines.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 20, 2018, 12:22:16 am

I have a glass of wine (currently pinot gris) almost every night while watching the news before dinner. I have just been on a hiking camp and we had happy hour every evening at 5pm so I had several glasses of wine. I may have a beer once a month usually with lunch in a hotel.
It is probably 40 years since I drank any sort of spirits and I do not remember every having a cocktail.  I sometimes have a port after dinner in winter.  I use to love liqueurs after a meal but roadside breath tests seem to be the end of those, it was no longer the right thing to do to offer them to your guests after dinner before they drove home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2018, 05:44:28 pm

Something within me has changed regarding alcohol consumption.

When I was younger, I could drink a six-pack of beer.

Now, if I drink more than two bottles, it gives me insomnia.  I can't sleep at all, and if I do fall asleep, it's very fitful.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 21, 2018, 09:57:40 am

Good morning Bettermost!

Working from home today, due to the 4th Nor'easter that's hitting us now.   The roads are clear at the moment, but we're supposed to get slammed later, with the heaviest part of the storm hitting late afternoon into tomorrow morning.

I assume I'll be working from home tomorrow too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 21, 2018, 05:28:15 pm

Keep safe and warm, Chuck!

Good thing you're able to work from home.

Since I work in health care, I could never do that, no matter how bad the weather gets.

One winter, before I had a car, I simply couldn't get to work. The weather was so bad that the buses didn't run.
I had no other way to get there, so had to stay home. Along with quite a few of my coworkers who usually took the bus.
But we didn't get the day off, we had to use a vacation day for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 21, 2018, 09:45:05 pm

Same for newspaper reporters. We often have to try to go in to cover the storm itself plus whatever else is going on.

Nowadays, I work at home most of the time regardless. But that's because I have a computer and can do it just as easily from here. And I wouldn't be covering a blizzard in my current position anyway.

But I remember one time years ago when I tried to get to work and my car got stuck in the street. Somebody from the newspaper came by in a huge SUV and picked me up, and a few others. Another of my coworkers got there on his cross-country skis.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2018, 05:41:24 pm

Hello Bettermost!

Well today I went back to work.   The storm didn't hit the way they predicted, we only got about 6 inches of snow, instead of the predicted 12 - 15 inches.   By the time I woke to go to work, everything was melting.  I only had to clean off my car, the parking lot was pretty clean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 22, 2018, 05:44:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on March 21, 2018, 05:28:15 pm

Since I work in health care, I could never do that, no matter how bad the weather gets.

One winter, before I had a car, I simply couldn't get to work. The weather was so bad that the buses didn't run.  I had no other way to get there, so had to stay home. Along with quite a few of my coworkers who usually took the bus.
But we didn't get the day off, we had to use a vacation day for it.

That stinks.  Before I had the laptop to work from home with, if the weather was bad, and I couldn't get in, I would have to use a vacation day as well.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 21, 2018, 09:45:05 pm

Same for newspaper reporters. We often have to try to go in to cover the storm itself plus whatever else is going on.

Nowadays, I work at home most of the time regardless. But that's because I have a computer and can do it just as easily from here. And I wouldn't be covering a blizzard in my current position anyway.

But I remember one time years ago when I tried to get to work and my car got stuck in the street. Somebody from the newspaper came by in a huge SUV and picked me up, and a few others. Another of my coworkers got there on his cross-country skis.

Ugh, I can't imagine trying to get to work on cross country skies!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 22, 2018, 06:14:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2018, 05:44:23 pm

Ugh, I can't imagine trying to get to work on cross country skies!

Well, it's probably easier for someone who lives outside of Duluth, MN, than it would be where you live.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 22, 2018, 08:49:19 pm

In Dunedin the local 4WD club provides transport for essential hospital workers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2018, 10:05:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 22, 2018, 05:44:23 pm

Ugh, I can't imagine trying to get to work on cross country skies!

Quote from: serious crayons on March 22, 2018, 06:14:33 pm

Well, it's probably easier for someone who lives outside of Duluth, MN, than it would be where you live.  :laugh:

In some of our more severe winter storms, I've seen people cross-country skiing down the streets of Philadelphia.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2018, 06:43:43 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 22, 2018, 06:14:33 pm

Well, it's probably easier for someone who lives outside of Duluth, MN, than it would be where you live.  :laugh:

very true!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2018, 06:44:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 22, 2018, 10:05:42 pm

In some of our more severe winter storms, I've seen people cross-country skiing down the streets of Philadelphia.  :laugh:

Now that would be something to see!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2018, 06:52:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 23, 2018, 06:44:18 pm

Now that would be something to see!

I just wished it was me. I'm sorry I never learned cross-country skiing. It's great exercise, and I would probably have less a chance of breaking something compared to down-hill skiing.

I know it's not too late, if I had somebody to go on a ski trip with me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 24, 2018, 09:47:04 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2018, 06:52:22 pm

I just wished it was me. I'm sorry I never learned cross-country skiing. It's great exercise, and I would probably have less a chance of breaking something compared to down-hill skiing.

I know it's not too late, if I had somebody to go on a ski trip with me.

Coincidentally, I cleaned out the basement yesterday and am getting rid of my cross-country skis. Want to buy 'em?  :laugh:

I got them when I was about 20, so they're out of date -- I think skis have been improved since then and I'm sure nobody will want them. I may try to sell them in a rummage sale, nevertheless.

I haven't used them much over the years. Last time I skied was about 10 years ago, a handful of times in a big city park with lots of trails. (And even then I still felt like I could break something.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2018, 11:06:11 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 24, 2018, 09:47:04 am

Coincidentally, I cleaned out the basement yesterday and am getting rid of my cross-country skis. Want to buy 'em?  :laugh:

Are you going to pay shipping?  ;D

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I haven't used them much over the years. Last time I skied was about 10 years ago, a handful of times in a big city park with lots of trails. (And even then I still felt like I could break something.)

Probably tough on the ankles, I guess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 24, 2018, 12:18:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2018, 11:06:11 am

Are you going to pay shipping?  ;D

Tell you what, you pay for shipping and we'll call it even.

BTW, if you ever do ship something like that, go to FedEx, not UPS. I inquired at both places about the cost of shipping my son's snowboard to Breckenridge, CO, where we spent Thanksgiving with family a couple of years ago. UPS gave me an estimate of $375. Forget that, he can rent. But later (after it was too late anyway), I asked FedEx. $75.

Luckily, I didn't do either because it was warm there and I guess the snow conditions on the hills were terrible. It snowed the day we left.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2018, 12:50:35 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 24, 2018, 09:47:04 am

Coincidentally, I cleaned out the basement yesterday and am getting rid of my cross-country skis. Want to buy 'em?  :laugh:

I got them when I was about 20, so they're out of date -- I think skis have been improved since then and I'm sure nobody will want them. I may try to sell them in a rummage sale, nevertheless.

I haven't used them much over the years. Last time I skied was about 10 years ago, a handful of times in a big city park with lots of trails. (And even then I still felt like I could break something.)

I remember when you borrowed a ski suit from me one time! Yes, your thought is right. Skis have changed a lot over the years. Maybe you could get someone to buy them to make a chair or fence out of, or for decoration.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2018, 04:07:21 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Relaxing on a Saturday, watching the World Figure Skating Championships.   Also did some cleaning in the apartment, and the grocery shopping.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 24, 2018, 04:08:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 23, 2018, 06:52:22 pm

I'm sorry I never learned cross-country skiing. It's great exercise, and I would probably have less a chance of breaking something compared to down-hill skiing.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 24, 2018, 09:47:04 am

Coincidentally, I cleaned out the basement yesterday and am getting rid of my cross-country skis. Want to buy 'em?  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 24, 2018, 11:06:11 am

Are you going to pay shipping?  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on March 24, 2018, 12:18:13 pm

Tell you what, you pay for shipping and we'll call it even.

Now here's a conversation I never thought I would see on my blog!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2018, 10:34:12 am

Happy Sunday  Bettermost Friends!

Had a nice sleep-in, and am relaxing at the moment.  Later, it's laundry time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 25, 2018, 11:13:40 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 24, 2018, 12:50:35 pm

I remember when you borrowed a ski suit from me one time!

I remember that, too! Very colorful!

Quote

Yes, your thought is right. Skis have changed a lot over the years. Maybe you could get someone to buy them to make a chair or fence out of, or for decoration.

Well, mine are waxless, so they're the same material -- fiberglass? or whatever skis and snowboards are typically made out of. They're white with blue plastic on the undersides. They wouldn't make a picturesque chair or fence, unlike the old wooden kind.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2018, 06:31:18 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Bowling night tonight,  but I'm hoping for an early night!  LOL

Got the stuff I needed for Trent's Easter basket, as well as the basket and grass. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 29, 2018, 06:21:11 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

Was given word that we can leave work early tomorrow, so I can get a jump on weekend cleaning and getting stuff ready for Easter.

Laundry must be done as well, perhaps on Friday night?   We'll see.

Hope everyone is well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2018, 08:20:00 pm

Cocooning here, it's snowing the second day in a row. Friend EDelMar came over yesterday and we enjoyed sitting by the fire.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2018, 02:59:44 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

Just got a voicemail from my parents, my brother and sister-in-law are not feeling well, and Easter at their place is off.

I'm not surprised by this.

I'll give my parents and younger brother Chris their Easter treats tomorrow when I go there for lunch and to do my laundry, which I can now do tomorrow instead of today.

So today will be some light cleaning and relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2018, 03:00:48 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 29, 2018, 08:20:00 pm

Cocooning here, it's snowing the second day in a row. Friend EDelMar came over yesterday and we enjoyed sitting by the fire.

More snow!  Ugh!  I love winter, but it's time for snow to leave!

:laugh:

The cocooning does sound nice, as does the thought of a nice warm fireplace on a cold night!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 01, 2018, 12:11:43 pm

Happy Easter Bettermost Friends!


(http://www.appliquedownload.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/happyeaster4-e1361288263539.png)


Hope everyone is doing well! 

I'll be heading over to mom and dad's place shortly, for Easter lunch, and to do my usual load of laundry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2018, 07:27:30 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

;D

We are having a Spring snowstorm today!  :o   Snow is falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour, and we have about 3 inches or so outside now.   It is a fast moving storm, and they are saying it  should be out of the area by noon.

I'm working from home now, but will get to work once the snow stops.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2018, 06:15:25 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Work went well today, and tonight is bowling, so I'll be out for the evening.

;D

I forgot to tell you all this from the other day.    I went into work after the storm, and arrived on the job at noon.   My supervisor (Tim - who has a similar sense of  humor to me) was  in his office.   I sat down, and got right to work.

After a few minutes, Tim came out of his office, and said:

"Oh,  Maria, Sacha, I want to thank you for coming into work earlier in the day despite this storm we had, and for getting on our conference call with Mr. "X", and that you weren't like Chuck, who stayed home in his pyjamas and watched cartoons all morning!   (slight pause)  Oh!   Hi Chuck!  Didn't see you there!"

I turn around to see Tim with a smirk on his face, so I gave a reply.

#1.   I don't have pyjamas, I was wearing a bathrobe.

#2.   I wasn't watching cartoons, I was watching "Charmed".

#3.   I was on the conference call on my personal cell at home.  While Mr. "X" prattled on for 40 minutes, I took down my Easter decorations.


It's always good when you can make your boss laugh!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 03, 2018, 06:59:14 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2018, 08:43:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2018, 06:15:25 pm

#1.   I don't have pyjamas, I was wearing a bathrobe.

And bunny slippers?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 04, 2018, 05:38:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2018, 08:43:25 pm

And bunny slippers?  ;D

No, Chuck was wearing zombie slippers:


(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/43/32/3943326568ddbb971f2270290fb8fff8.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 04, 2018, 05:39:45 pm

He also has these, but they're only for Sundays:



(http://partyparadiseky.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/zombie-slippers.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2018, 07:31:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2018, 08:43:25 pm

And bunny slippers?  ;D

Nope, just run of the mill grey slippers.

Nothing as fancy as what Sonja has posted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2018, 01:27:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2018, 07:31:41 pm

Nothing as fancy as what Sonja has posted.

You need those, though. They are so you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2018, 03:01:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 05, 2018, 01:27:31 pm

You need those, though. They are so you!

That's what I thought too!

But if you prefer something different, Chuck, I have a couple of other suggestions:


(http://www.sheepandtales.com/441-tm_home_default/leather-baby-shoes.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2018, 03:02:39 pm

(https://www.didoodam.com/shop/1955-thickbox/amour-de-ballon.jpg)


Any of these to your liking?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2018, 06:37:49 pm

just plain slippers are fine.

I did used to own a pair of these, however.



(http://www.bluemaize.net/im/baby-girls-clothing-shoes/cowboy-boot-slippers-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2018, 10:08:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2018, 06:37:49 pm

(http://www.bluemaize.net/im/baby-girls-clothing-shoes/cowboy-boot-slippers-1.jpg)

Didn't you bring them to the Barbecue?

How come part of the URL for the pic is "baby-girls-clothing-shoes"?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on April 06, 2018, 04:37:58 pm

Have you ever seen this?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX3AtwanQpA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2018, 07:38:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2018, 10:08:00 pm

Didn't you bring them to the Barbecue?

How come part of the URL for the pic is "baby-girls-clothing-shoes"?  ???

I don't know about the url, perhaps the site sells baby stuff too?

Yeah, I think I had them at the bbq.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 06, 2018, 07:38:52 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on April 06, 2018, 04:37:58 pm

Have you ever seen this?

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX3AtwanQpA[/youtube]

BBT!  :-*   You need to come around here more often!  I miss your posts!


Yes, I've seen that.  I have the DVD too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 07, 2018, 03:33:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 05, 2018, 06:37:49 pm

just plain slippers are fine.

I did used to own a pair of these, however.



(http://www.bluemaize.net/im/baby-girls-clothing-shoes/cowboy-boot-slippers-1.jpg)

Cute, but they look too warm for indoors.

Did you wear them?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2018, 09:50:53 am

Yes, I wore them, they were very comfortable!

The only problem was the sole of the slipper was a hard plastic.  They were comfortable, but after a while the plastic began to crack and break apart.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2018, 06:36:08 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

It's a quiet Monday here, but it's getting very cold and supposedly, we're getting snow overnight, but it will change to rain later on.  We may get up to an inch of snow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 10, 2018, 02:12:49 am

I am fairly sure there was a dusting of snow at my house this morning. The webcam of the northern motorway at much the same height as my house showed snow but traffic still moving and the local paper has a photo of a car coming down from the hillside suburbs with snow on the bonnet.
Meanwhile it was 31'C this afternoon where I am. I have just crossed the border into Queensland. And Sydney had it's hottest April day ever, yesterday (32'C ) however only 22'C today. I want to go home (next Sunday night about midnight)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2018, 06:08:04 pm

Snow never fell, which is fine by me!  It's time for warmer temps!

;D

Taking Monday off work as a 'mental health day', so I can stay up late on Sunday and watch the season finale of The Walking Dead and the season premier of Fear The Walking Dead.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 12, 2018, 06:46:54 am

That does not sound at all mentally healthy. They would have to commit me if I watched those.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 12, 2018, 08:36:51 am

[quote author=CellarDweller link=topic=13511.msgMa689752#msg689752 date=1523484484
Taking Monday off work as a 'mental health day', so I can stay up late on Sunday and watch the season finale of The Walking Dead and the season premier of Fear The Walking Dead.[/quote]

 :o  Maybe you'd better take Tuesday off, too!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 12, 2018, 04:38:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2018, 06:08:04 pm

Taking Monday off work as a 'mental health day', so I can stay up late on Sunday and watch the season finale of The Walking Dead and the season premier of Fear The Walking Dead.  ;D

Sounds more like a mental illness day to me.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2018, 07:25:13 pm

Ah, pish posh to all of you!

:laugh:

I'm used to horror films/TV Shows.   Nothing I can't handle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2018, 10:18:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 12, 2018, 07:25:13 pm

Ah, pish posh to all of you!

:laugh:

I'm used to horror films/TV Shows.   Nothing I can't handle.

I thought you couldn't handle that three-legged dog at the golf course outside Ten Sleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: SaraB on April 13, 2018, 04:58:17 am

Quote from: brian on April 12, 2018, 06:46:54 am

That does not sound at all mentally healthy. They would have to commit me if I watched those.

My reaction too, Brian!

Though I’m heading that way myself anyway. Staying at my son's for 4 days and my daughter in law keeps all the curtains closed in the daytime apart from the kitchen. I HATE it! Still, she’s away for the final 2 days and I can go around opening them all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 13, 2018, 09:56:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 12, 2018, 07:25:13 pm

I'm used to horror films/TV Shows.   Nothing I can't handle.

My son and I were just talking about this last night. We were driving home from having seen A Quiet Place, which we both thought was decent if a bit overhyped, and I said that with the success of that and Get Out, horror movies were becoming the new trendy genre. My son said he wasn't sure he'd call AQP horror. My son thinks of it as more like scary sci-fi.

So then we got to talking about different kinds of horror films. I'm not a big horror fan, but I like some kinds more than others. My son already knows I hate human torture-porn ones -- like The Texas Chainsaw Massacres and that classic's more modern iterations, like Saw. And although those movies are kind of over-the-top outlandish situations, I hate any horror movie about something I could potentially read about in the paper, like a home invasion or Jeffrey Dahmer. I also don't like those because they're too gross and, well, horrifying.

I hate horror movies involving supernatural things, like ghosts or poltergeists or films that kill people who watch them or mysterious creatures that occupy houses and torment the residents in weird ways. I don't like those because I don't take them seriously. I thought The Exorcist was almost laughably stupid, and only later did I realize that people who were brought up in more religious backgrounds than I was found it truly scary.

I kind of like zombies as a horror genre, if only because zombies themselves usually aren't that scary (especially not on The Walking Dead, where they can be outrun or killed pretty easily). So the plots become less about zombies vs. people than they are about people vs. people, which I find more interesting. 

I think my favorite subgenre is alien movies, like Alien or War of the Worlds or Signs or A Quiet Place, because although I don't see them as likely to happen they theoretically could happen. The adversaries have some overwhelming power or technology that the humans know nothing about, so the humans have to figure out how to fight them even though they're far more powerful. And if movies are gross and horrifying it's at least usually in inventive ways (like that one scene in Alien).

As I write this, I can think of all kinds of exceptions. For instance, I kind of liked Paranormal Activity, thouh mainly because the actors seemed so natural and realistic. But I liked it less once it got into more supernatural things. I liked the original Halloween, because it seemed almost like a tribute or homage to classic horror movies. But I bailed on the sequels.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2018, 07:37:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 12, 2018, 10:18:18 pm

I thought you couldn't handle that three-legged dog at the golf course outside Ten Sleep.

When  I said "nothing I couldn't handle" I meant all the zombie shows was "nothing I couldn't handle".

While I remember the three legged dog at the golf course, I don't recall being freaked out by that.  Was I?  It seems so long ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2018, 07:40:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 13, 2018, 09:56:43 am

So then we got to talking about different kinds of horror films. I'm not a big horror fan, but I like some kinds more than others. My son already knows I hate human torture-porn ones -- like The Texas Chainsaw Massacres and that classic's more modern iterations, like Saw. And although those movies are kind of over-the-top outlandish situations, I hate any horror movie about something I could potentially read about in the paper, like a home invasion or Jeffrey Dahmer. I also don't like those because they're too gross and, well, horrifying.

I tend to agree with you on this.  I do like some of the original types of these films, but I haven't watched series like Saw or Hostel.

I do like ghost/haunting style moves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 14, 2018, 11:24:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2018, 07:37:08 pm

While I remember the three legged dog at the golf course, I don't recall being freaked out by that.  Was I?  It seems so long ago.

I remember you being freaked out by something, but maybe it wasn't the three-legged dog after all.  ???

Maybe it was zombie children?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 14, 2018, 12:23:18 pm

That  was Chrissi......I remember that being in the poem I wrote at the event.

"Chrissi being scared of psycho-children in the woods"


It's possible I was freaked out by the dog,  but I just don't remember.  :laugh:  After a while, all these  trips blend into each other!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 15, 2018, 05:35:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2018, 12:23:18 pm

That  was Chrissi......I remember that being in the poem I wrote at the event.

"Chrissi being scared of psycho-children in the woods"

OMG, that's so long ago now :o
I remember children jumping out of the woods, seemingly coming from nowhere while the music of Psycho (the movie) played in the car. Thus Psycho children. A little bit creepy.
But what really had me scared was you, Chuckie! You made me laugh so hard I was scared I might pee my pants any second and all I could do was to whimper Stop it! with tears of laughter running down my face. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh, and then the Yellowstone Ghost stories at Goff Creek! Idiot me asked why you're reading ghost stories from Yellowstone (of all places) while we're basically still in Yellowstone. You showed me the cover and the book's title was Yellowstone Ghost Stories. That was the whole point of it! We had a good laugh about that, too. :laugh: O0
Looking back it was some high-class entertainment to read out stories to a group at night! People should do that more often.

Quote

It's possible I was freaked out by the dog,  but I just don't remember.  :laugh:  After a while, all these  trips blend into each other!  LOL

I think it was Henry who was freaked out by the three legged dog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 15, 2018, 10:24:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 14, 2018, 12:23:18 pm

That  was Chrissi......I remember that being in the poem I wrote at the event.

"Chrissi being scared of psycho-children in the woods"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2018, 10:30:58 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 15, 2018, 05:35:33 am

OMG, that's so long ago now :o

I remember children jumping out of the woods, seemingly coming from nowhere while the music of Psycho (the movie) played in the car. Thus Psycho children. A little bit creepy.

But what really had me scared was you, Chuckie! You made me laugh so hard I was scared I might pee my pants any second and all I could do was to whimper Stop it! with tears of laughter running down my face. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh, and then the Yellowstone Ghost stories at Goff Creek! Idiot me asked why you're reading ghost stories from Yellowstone (of all places) while we're basically still in Yellowstone. You showed me the cover and the book's title was Yellowstone Ghost Stories. That was the whole point of it! We had a good laugh about that, too. :laugh: O0  Looking back it was some high-class entertainment to read out stories to a group at night! People should do that more often.


I think it was Henry who was freaked out by the three legged dog.

Oh yes, that was the story of the Psycho Children!  :laugh:  Thanks for refreshing my memory!

I do recall the ghost story night, we laughed so hard over the title.   I can still remember that.  I started to read a story, and you suddenly said, "Oh, do you have to read one of the stories from this area?  Can't you pick a different story?"  I remember looking at the cover of the book, showing it to everyone, and saying:  "Ummm......it's called "Yellowstone Ghost Stories".  and we all just burst into laughter!


One very vivid memory was when I gave you the Skittles!  BEST REACTION EVER!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2018, 10:10:02 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

Have today off work, mom has a doctor's appointment today (nothing serious) and the only available time was when my dad was on his post, so I offered to take time off and take her.

Cold and grey out today, but tomorrow the sun is supposed to come out, and a warming trend is hitting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 19, 2018, 02:54:38 pm

In Australia (not sure about NZ) you can have family leave. Women with children make a lot of use of it. I always knew when one woman was going to take it because she would book all her classes for that day into the library. It made me furious as I looked after the class while the relief teacher read the newspaper.
When my mother moved house about 7 years before her death, my sister wanted me to help, so I took family leave for the only time in my career.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 20, 2018, 09:32:48 am

We have that, but it generally involves tending to a sick family member and there's no guarantee of pay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 20, 2018, 10:22:05 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 20, 2018, 09:32:48 am

We have that, but it generally involves tending to a sick family member and there's no guarantee of pay.

I'm blessed and I know it. My employer offers up to 10 days of Family and Medical Leave Act time off at full pay.

I've used 4 so far this year because of my dad, and I'll use another May 4 to go with him to an appointment with he gastroenterologist.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 20, 2018, 03:14:32 pm

There is a limit but it did not concern me and has possibly changed. It wil be 16 years in October since I gave up permanent employment and almost 9 years since I did a day of paid (casual) employment ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2018, 06:54:12 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

TGIF!

Does anyone have good plans for the weekend?   I will be going to a friend's birthday party tomorrow evening.  Sunday is the usual, lunch with the family and laundry.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2018, 06:59:52 pm

Quote from: brian on April 19, 2018, 02:54:38 pm

In Australia (not sure about NZ) you can have family leave. Women with children make a lot of use of it. I always knew when one woman was going to take it because she would book all her classes for that day into the library.  It made me furious as I looked after the class while the relief teacher read the newspaper.   When my mother moved house about 7 years before her death, my sister wanted me to help, so I took family leave for the only time in my career.

Quote from: serious crayons on April 20, 2018, 09:32:48 am

We have that, but it generally involves tending to a sick family member and there's no guarantee of pay.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 20, 2018, 10:22:05 am

I'm blessed and I know it. My employer offers up to 10 days of Family and Medical Leave Act time off at full pay.

I've used 4 so far this year because of my dad, and I'll use another May 4 to go with him to an appointment with he gastroenterologist.

Quote from: brian on April 20, 2018, 03:14:32 pm

There is a limit but it did not concern me and has possibly changed. It wil be 16 years in October since I gave up permanent employment and almost 9 years since I did a day of aid (casual) employment ;D

I think it varies from company to company.

It's my understanding that my company doesn't fire you if you take an extended leave, however, your position is not guaranteed.   Example, if I were to take an extended family leave, when it was over, I'd still have a job at the bank, but my old position may be filled, and I'd be  put in a new  position.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 21, 2018, 08:55:25 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 20, 2018, 09:32:48 am

We have that, but it generally involves tending to a sick family member and there's no guarantee of pay.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 20, 2018, 10:22:05 am

I'm blessed and I know it. My employer offers up to 10 days of Family and Medical Leave Act time off at full pay.

I've used 4 so far this year because of my dad, and I'll use another May 4 to go with him to an appointment with he gastroenterologist.

Just to clarify, when I said "we" I meant "U.S. citizens."

At my staff job, we get paid to care for a family member under FMLA the same way we get paid if we're sick, if we're on vacation, if it's a holiday. That is, we have X number of PTO days a year to be divided among all of those things.

For me, it's currently almost 8 weeks a year, plus a week carried over from last year (you can do that for a portion of the time).

It always seems like kind of a bummer to me, because some people might spend PTO hiking Machu Picchu and others might spend it sick. Still, I'll admit it does make sense. If the PTO were all divided into separate categories and you never take sick days, you might be resentful that you couldn't use them, or tempted to call in sick when you weren't. Or call in because you wanted to stay up late the night before watching the season finale of The Walking Dead.  ;)

These days are also used for holidays, which again makes sense because you might not celebrate the standard Christian holidays. Or you might not mind working on Memorial Day (and getting extra holiday pay), etc. Since it's a place where at least a few people have to work every day including holidays, it probably makes sense if you'd gladly work on Christmas but want time off at Passover or whatever.

Meanwhile, they set aside a small number of hours each year that you can accumulate and use if you have a longer term health problem or FMLA issue. Currently, I have <2 weeks' worth, so it wouldn't go far. Sometimes if people have really big problems coworkers will donate hours to them.

And then you can usually get unpaid extended leave, to write a book or do a year-long fellowship, for example. Or maybe to care for a loved one. I think they're pretty good about granting that, though once you use up your vacation days you don't get paid. I'm not sure what happens to your health insurance, etc., during that period. But I believe you get to go back to either your exact same job or at least one comparable.

Quote from: brian on April 20, 2018, 03:14:32 pm

There is a limit but it did not concern me and has possibly changed. It wil be 16 years in October since I gave up permanent employment and almost 9 years since I did a day of paid (casual) employment ;D

Brian, I'm curious -- could you briefly explain those terms? I think at one point I calculated that you're in your early 70s (correct me if I'm wrong). What was your permanent employment and how does the category of casual employment differ? What age did you leave each? Could you have continued in either if you'd wanted to?

I'm currently writing a lot about working into later life -- working longer at good jobs has health and cognitive benefits, but unfortunately the majority of people do it because they can't afford to retire. So I'm interested in how the system might be different Down Under. Where I assume things like saving for retirement or paying for medical expenses Medicare doesn't cover are less of a problem.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 21, 2018, 04:39:58 pm

I gave up permanent employment in October 2002 at age 59. I was a teacher-librarian. I had been a Geography/Economics teacher from when I graduated from University/Teachers College in 1966.
In the early 90's I tried to leave teaching, at first looking at running coffee or health food shops, then finally doing a librarian course by correspondence while working as a casual teacher (in Australia Colleges of Technical and Further Education, in NZ they are called Polytechnical colleges). It was officially casual but I was contracted for a term or year to teach a class. Many were repeating their final year which they had failed at school, others were mature students deciding to return to study, many courses were for apprentices (electricians/plumbers/carpenters etc) who needed to learn about business.

When I gained my Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (what a mouthful :) ) I applied for positions in all types of libraries who did not want to employ a 50 plus year old. So eventually I ended up with a job in a school where, as the principal who employed me later told me, I was a first year librarian but 30 plus years experience as a teacher, all the other candidates were first years in both. In many ways it was good as pay was much better, holidays were a lot longer and I was able to introduce the Internet just when it was taking off in schools. Generally I was happier in a library assisting students rather than managing a classroom. Discipline was never my strong point but I still have many friends from the students of my early teaching years.

However it was not an easy school and after nearly 9 years, I decided to give up full time work. I had developed a network of librarian colleagues in both the Catholic system where I was employed and the State system where I still had registration. In the State system the library cannot be open if there is not a fully qualified teacher present and while the Catholic system is not so strict, they usually employ a replacement if the teacher/librarian is absent for more than a few days. Long Service Leave is very good (10 weeks after 10 years and 2 weeks per year after that) and I had many friends who had been teacher/librarians for many many years and loved taking leave to travel. They were teaching in much nicer schools in better areas than where I had been.

So in my first term (50 school days) after I resigned I had a 12 day block casual work in a State school and 25 days in a lovely Catholic school in one of the top demographic areas of Sydney. Casual rates are higher but no sick or holiday pay. However I had my own accrued LSL and holiday pay so was doing well.
The next year, 2003, I took a temporary position in a State school. It began as 3 days per week but became 4 days in the 2nd half of the year. Temporary work is contracted for a term, pays less per day than casual but provides sick leave and holiday pay. Fortunately as I had a back operation that year although I planned it for the week before the school holidays so I only took a week paid sick leave.
The following year 2004 it went down to 2 days per week but I picked up so much casual work I was often back to working full time and actually took off 4 weeks for a holiday in NZ beside the gazetted school holidays.
I had full time work for all but 1 week of the first term in 2005, then having reached 61, I was able to access my private superannuation fund free of tax. It was not enough to live on but I could be more choosy and only look about 2-3 months of casual work per year.
My mother died in June 2006 (aged 96 years and 11 months). My sister and I shared in the proceeds of the sale of her Unit (condominium?) and, being aged under 70, I was able to roll back my super fund, add a lot to it, then start a new retirement fund. Sadly my sister was too old to do that, put her share into more risky investments and in the world financial crash of 2007 lost a large proportion. I lost some but not nearly as much.
From then on, I only worked casual to take an overseas trip or buy a new computer. In Australia any extra income up to $6,000 (now $18,000) was tax free as is private superannuation
In 2009 I was eligible for a state pension but in Australia that is means tested so I had to report any work so did not do more than a few weeks per year more as a favour to friends.
In 2010 I emigrated to NZ. In NZ everyone 65 and over receives the full pension but it is taxed. I received it backdated to the day I arrive. I do not get other assistance such as car registration, lower council and electricity rates (although the new government is going to give us all money in winter for heating from May) which I would get in Australia. My Australian government pension is paid to the NZ government but it is not much more than half what the NZ government gives me.  The NZ IRD ruled that they would not tax my Australian Private Super Income as it is not taxed in Australia (but Australia does reduce my state pension because of it). I do have to pay NZ tax on a few small investments I have in Australia plus those I have in NZ but would pay no tax if I still lived in Australia. However I am much better off. I generally live quite well on my NZ state pension and use the Australian private pension to travel. I do not have any medical insurance as I had in Australia so I have to pay for non-urgent surgery which can be expensive. If it was urgent it would free. The year before last I had to pay $5000 for eye cataract surgery, it would have been a few hundred in Australia and free in NZ if my eyesight was so bad I lost my licence but I did not want to wait for that. I will need the other eye done in a few years.
I could go on but have taken up more than enough of Chuck's blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2018, 05:26:26 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

It's such a nice day out today.  I have all my windows open, and letting fresh air into the apartment.

;D


Hope that everyone is having a good day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2018, 05:27:50 pm

Quote from: brian on April 21, 2018, 04:39:58 pm

I could go on but have taken up more than enough of Chuck's blog.

I enjoy reading about the lives of the members here, so don't ever feel like you've "taken up" too much space/time in my blog.  Thanks for taking the time to type it up and post it here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 23, 2018, 08:39:01 am

Thanks for the explanation, Brian. So in NZ and Australia does everyone get the same pension, regardless of how much they made when they were working? Is it enough to live on if you didn't have additional savings?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 23, 2018, 08:40:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 22, 2018, 05:27:50 pm

I enjoy reading about the lives of the members here, so don't ever feel like you've "taken up" too much space/time in my blog.  Thanks for taking the time to type it up and post it here!

Thank you for offering space, Chuck, to those of us who don't have blogs of our own!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 23, 2018, 03:07:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 23, 2018, 08:39:01 am

Thanks for the explanation, Brian. So in NZ and Australia does everyone get the same pension, regardless of how much they made when they were working? Is it enough to live on if you didn't have additional savings?

In NZ everyone gets the same once they turn 65. There is a rate for singles and a rate for those married/partnered. There is also a supplement for those living alone. Our Deputy Prime Minister gets the same, as he is aged 72. Then it is taxed. In NZ you pay tax on every $ earned although the rate goes up with income. So I pay 18 cents tax in the $ on my income which is the lowest rate.
The amount of government pension goes up with the cost of living on April 1.  It is now just over $400 per week (after tax) for a single person living alone. That seems to me to be ok for people who own their own home, difficult if paying rent and perhaps difficult to run a car. We also get free public transport outside of peak hours. As I said, the new government is going to pay a heating supplement for winter to all people on any sort of benefit., not sure of the details yet, will start next month. It was an election promise because of stories of people not being able to afford heating.

In Australia it is more complicated. It is not based on how much you earned while working but is means tested. There is an income test and an assets test. You have to report any income and any changes in assets (the home you live in is not counted). So, when I go overseas and spend $10,000 or more I have to report that my assets have gone down (and Australia gives NZ more money on my behalf  :) ).  Because of my assets I only get about half the full pension. Anyone getting a pension (even if only 1$ per week) gets a lot of benefits eg half council rates, cheaper electricity, free driving licence and cheaper car registration.

However Australia has compulsory superannuation. It began in the 1980's when all employers had to put 4% of wages into a superannuation fund and the wage earner also had to put 4% in. It is now (I think) 9% each. You cannot touch that money until aged 60 (unless exceptional circumstances like incurable illness). Once I paid off my house I began putting in 20% which is why I can now travel.
In Australia you do not pay tax on the first $18,000 of income (It was only $6000 when I lived there), the government pension is not taxed nor is any earnings from private superannuation after you turn 60. So, if I still lived in Australia, I would not pay any tax.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2018, 07:47:57 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


It is good to be home!

Someone at work (one of the 'higher-ups) decided it would be a good idea to have a massive conference call for 2 hours, and start it at 3:00.  I usually leave at 4:30, so it meant I had to stay an extra 30 minutes.  Of course it ran over, so it didn't end until 5:30, and then a client needed help with something they could've looked up on their own, so I didn't leave until almost 6:00.   

Traffic was a mess, and there was construction I had to deal  with, and then at a busy intersection the left turn arrow stopped switching to green, so I sat at that intersection for about 10 minutes.   I'm usually home by 5:15.  Today, it was 7:20.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2018, 07:49:03 pm

Interesting information about pensions.

I remember when my grandfather retired from the railroad, he got a sizable pension monthly, and my grandmother got her own check as a part of that pension.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 24, 2018, 10:40:48 am

Quote from: brian on April 23, 2018, 03:07:13 pm

It is now just over $400 per week (after tax) for a single person living alone. That seems to me to be ok for people who own their own home, difficult if paying rent and perhaps difficult to run a car.

It would be impossible to rent on that here. Average rents in my city are something like $1,400 --  and it's an average size Midwestern city, not a notoriously expensive one like New York or San Francisco. But it's a bad situation even here, because of course lots of people can't afford that. They're trying to expand the supply of "affordable housing," which is housing that's no more than a third of your income.

The city government has proposed increasing affordable housing by allowing development of fourplexes in all city neighborhoods. Apparently now they're only allowed in a few. There's been a lot of opposition to that by citizens who think a fourplex would wreck their neighborhood of otherwise single-family homes. Personally, I hope it goes through. I once lived in a fourplex, and if you can tolerate your neighbors it's a nice size of apartment building.

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However Australia has compulsory superannuation. It began in the 1980's when all employers had to put 4% of wages into a superannuation fund and the wage earner also had to put 4% in. It is now (I think) 9% each. You cannot touch that money until aged 60 (unless exceptional circumstances like incurable illness). Once I paid off my house I began putting in 20% which is why I can now travel.

That's like what we call a 401(k) or an IRA. Except it's not compulsory and employers don't have to contribute to it. There's an effort to at least make participation a default "yes" -- that is, when you get a job that has a 401(k) you automatically get one and can contribute whatever you want (again, not necessarily with an employer's match). Or you can refuse to participate but that would be extra paperwork. At the moment it's a default "no," which means people like my son, when he worked for a place that offered them (again, no match), wouldn't do the extra paperwork to sign up, despite my strong urging. It's too much trouble and he claims he "won't live that long."

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In Australia you do not pay tax on the first $18,000 of income (It was only $6000 when I lived there), the government pension is not taxed nor is any earnings from private superannuation after you turn 60. So, if I still lived in Australia, I would not pay any tax.

Here the bar is much lower. Again same son -- he was filing his income taxes for 2017, when he worked waiter's jobs for about half a year, so made maybe $7-8,000, $10,000 at most. He filed the taxes and reported the earnings on an online system that automatically calculates your refund as you go. He had worked at a bunch of places, and as he filled in each place's earnings he watched in dismay as the refund figure steadily declined.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 24, 2018, 01:25:41 pm

I am off to the Anzac Dawn Service now and will reply later. I love the Anzac Day services when I feel my dual citizenship most and proudly wear the flags of both my countries and sing both national anthems. This is only the 2nd time in Dunedin. I nearly always go to Sydney for Easter and stay for Anzac Day but Easter was very early this year. In 2015 I was at the Australian War memorial in Villers Bretonneux in France not far from where my uncle is buried.  Back in 2002 I was at Gallipoli in Turkey where it all started.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 24, 2018, 05:30:06 pm

Rents are very high here in cities like Auckland, not so bad here in Dunedin. There are State Houses, in fact I live in a suburb with a lot of State Houses although someone told me my street is the only one in the suburb without any State Houses. There are also Council owned apartments. However I grew up in a time when home ownership was  high priority. My mother always said the greatest day in her life was when they finished paying the mortgage. It is much harder for young people today.
NZ has a scheme like your 401. It is called Kiwisaver, the government puts in some money to match that put in by the wage earner but the employer does not and it is not compulsory.  Some young people can withdraw, perhaps to buy a house.
 The Australian scheme is great. It started in the 80's when the new Labor Government of the time got the employers and Unions together and they formed the Wages Accord. For several years instead of the Unions pushing for wage rises they agreed to the Compulsory Superannuation scheme. The idea is that the elderly will have enough money not to be dependent on the Government pension in the future. Of course there will always be some people who did not work much during their working lives and will still need the pension. The Superannuation funds have now got billions which can be used for investments and they are big players on the Stock Exchange. At my age I have to withdraw 5% per year, it will go to 6% when I turn 75 and then gradually increase. I am withdrawing about 6% anyway and in most years that is what it earns so the total remains much the same. I can withdraw more if I have a large medical bill (or want to splurge on a big holiday).
It is a pity NZ does not have a similar scheme but then they have the Accident Compensation Commission. If I have an accident anywhere in the country (a friend slipped over in her kitchen) the government pays any costs. Personal accident insurance is not allowed nor can you sue anyone for damages. In Australia our hiking group had to take out insurance but not needed nor allowed here in NZ. I guess not popular with Lawyers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 24, 2018, 06:17:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 24, 2018, 10:40:48 am

It would be impossible to rent on that here. Average rents in my city are something like $1,400 --  and it's an average size Midwestern city, not a notoriously expensive one like New York or San Francisco. But it's a bad situation even here, because of course lots of people can't afford that. They're trying to expand the supply of "affordable housing," which is housing that's no more than a third of your income.

The average rent in my area is about $1,200.00 a month, but you can find studio apartments for $835.00 a month.

I feel very lucky to have a 1-bedroom apartment with a parking spot, for just under $100.00 more than the studio apartments.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 24, 2018, 06:29:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 23, 2018, 07:47:57 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


It is good to be home!

Someone at work (one of the 'higher-ups) decided it would be a good idea to have a massive conference call for 2 hours, and start it at 3:00.  I usually leave at 4:30, so it meant I had to stay an extra 30 minutes.  Of course it ran over, so it didn't end until 5:30, and then a client needed help with something they could've looked up on their own, so I didn't leave until almost 6:00.   

Traffic was a mess, and there was construction I had to deal  with, and then at a busy intersection the left turn arrow stopped switching to green, so I sat at that intersection for about 10 minutes.   I'm usually home by 5:15.  Today, it was 7:20.

::)

Poor you. That really sucks  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 25, 2018, 08:39:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 24, 2018, 06:17:10 pm

The average rent in my area is about $1,200.00 a month, but you can find studio apartments for $835.00 a month.

I feel very lucky to have a 1-bedroom apartment with a parking spot, for just under $100.00 more than the studio apartments.

I may have overstated it slightly, but I don't think I was far off. Chuck, I'm surprised yours are so affordable, so close to NYC.

Nope, just googled it. A couple of sites with names like rentjungle.com stated Minneapolis average rents of $1,300 or $1,400, and Zillow says the median is $1,795, or $1,600 if you include St. Paul.

I can never keep straight which situations "median" is more significant and which ones "mean" is more applicable. And "mean" is technically like what we usually call "average," right (add them all up and divide by the total)?

In San Francisco, according to Zillow, the mean rent is $4,425. In NYC it's a mere $3,300.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 25, 2018, 09:24:19 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 25, 2018, 08:39:21 am

And "mean" is technically like what we usually call "average," right (add them all up and divide by the total)?

It's been 40 years since I had "Prob-Stat," but that's correct.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2018, 07:01:01 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


Another day, another dollar.

Tomorrow at work some high mucky-muck is coming in for a town hall meeting, and a catered lunch.    Other than that, I'm hoping for a slow day.  I need to get some filing done!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2018, 07:02:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 25, 2018, 08:39:21 am

I may have overstated it slightly, but I don't think I was far off. Chuck, I'm surprised yours are so affordable, so close to NYC.

Nope, just googled it. A couple of sites with names like rentjungle.com stated Minneapolis average rents of $1,300 or $1,400, and Zillow says the median is $1,795, or $1,600 if you include St. Paul.

I can never keep straight which situations "median" is more significant and which ones "mean" is more applicable. And "mean" is technically like what we usually call "average," right (add them all up and divide by the total)?

In San Francisco, according to Zillow, the mean rent is $4,425. In NYC it's a mere $3,300.

Oh, trust me, I don't think you overstated it.....rents seem to be  out-of-control all over.   I consider myself very lucky that I found one place so affordable. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2018, 06:24:26 pm

Hello!

Getting close to the weekend, and it can't come soon enough!  This week has been a busy one at work!  Ugh!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 30, 2018, 06:49:02 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

This week our temps are supposed to go up to the 80s, but early Spring is holding on, it's only in the low 50s and raining now.

Spent Sunday with my family, so I got to see my brother, sister-in-law, niece, her boyfriend, and my great-nephew Trent.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 01, 2018, 01:03:06 pm

It hit 80 here yesterday, which caught me by surprise because I was expecting maybe high 60s at best. I think this is the first time this year the temperature got above 70!

It's back to the high 60s today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 01, 2018, 10:29:06 pm

We are expected to go into the 80s until Friday, and then back down to the 70s or high 60s

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2018, 06:08:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!


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So, is anyone actually doing anything for Cinco de Mayo?

I'm not going out tomorrow for anything, but we did celebrate at work today.

We had tortilla chips,  salsa, nacho cheese dip, 6-layer dip, and two kinds of 'virgin'  sangria.   We also had some chocolate covered shortbread cookies that have nothing to do with Cinco De Mayo, but my supervisor thought they looked good, so she got them.


Everyone took some time to chill out and snack.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 05, 2018, 09:41:17 am

Nice! Where should I email my resume?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2018, 10:20:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 05, 2018, 09:41:17 am

Nice! Where should I email my resume?  :laugh:

That would be a heck of a commute for you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 06, 2018, 08:35:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2018, 10:20:53 pm

That would be a heck of a commute for you!!

I'd ask if they'd let me work from home on days when nobody's bringing food in.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2018, 12:14:54 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Hope everyone is doing well!   I decided to do laundry on Friday night.  It's supposed to rain today, and I didn't feel like lugging laundry in the rain, so I got that out of the way.  Also did my shopping early yesterday, so I was able to relax yesterday evening and today.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2018, 12:15:17 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 06, 2018, 08:35:28 am

I'd ask if they'd let me work from home on days when nobody's bringing food in.

:laugh:

Somehow, I don't see them going for that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2018, 06:50:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 04, 2018, 06:08:31 pm

So, is anyone actually doing anything for Cinco de Mayo?

We didn't, but we watched the Kentucky Derby. Wettest track ever. Seriously I was holding my breath that none of the horses broke a leg. I wouldn't have been surprised.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 07, 2018, 01:16:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2018, 06:50:43 pm

We didn't, but we watched the Kentucky Derby. Wettest track ever. Seriously I was holding my breath that none of the horses broke a leg. I wouldn't have been surprised.

My son and his friends drove down to Louisville from Chicago to attend in person. Only spent 10 minutes at the actual derby because of the torrential rain, but I guess they had fun anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2018, 07:27:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 06, 2018, 06:50:43 pm

We didn't, but we watched the Kentucky Derby. Wettest track ever. Seriously I was holding my breath that none of the horses broke a leg. I wouldn't have been surprised.

And while you watched, did you wear un très grand chapeau?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 07, 2018, 07:28:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 07, 2018, 01:16:52 pm

My son and his friends drove down to Louisville from Chicago to attend in person. Only spent 10 minutes at the actual derby because of the torrential rain, but I guess they had fun anyway.

Ugh....I can't imagine standing out in the torrential rain for any stretch of time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2018, 11:04:53 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

One of my coworkers is starting to work my nerves, but I'm holding my tongue on the matter.  The bite is not hard enough to draw blood yet, so it's not that bad!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 11, 2018, 06:19:28 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

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Thankfully the 8 hours today passed pretty quickly.  Now I can enjoy dinner, and then do laundry.

Will see my family on Sunday for Mother's day, we're going to a steakhouse.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 12, 2018, 09:47:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 11, 2018, 06:19:28 pm

Will see my family on Sunday for Mother's day, we're going to a steakhouse.

Fun!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2018, 09:09:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 12, 2018, 09:47:52 am

Fun!  :D

Yes, it should be a fun day!   Today, however, was a chore day.  The laundry and grocery shopping are done, as well as some general cleaning around the apartment.

It was a rainy day here anyway, so there was no reason to go outside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2018, 05:45:24 pm

Hiya  Bettermost Friends!

;D


We've had a few rainy days lately, and this weekend is supposed to be a washout too.   Glad I have nowhere to go!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 17, 2018, 07:22:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2018, 05:45:24 pm

Hiya  Bettermost Friends!

;D


We've had a few rainy days lately, and this weekend is supposed to be a washout too.   Glad I have nowhere to go!

 :laugh:

Me, too. I usually do my grocery shopping after work on Fridays, but the forecast for tomorrow is so bad that I went after work today instead.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2018, 06:41:22 pm

No rain here today, but the Sat. and Sun. are supposed to be bad.

I'm hoping I won't have to leave the apartment for anything.   I did extra shopping last week, so I don't need to pick anything for this week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2018, 07:03:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2018, 06:41:22 pm

No rain here today, but the Sat. and Sun. are supposed to be bad.

Same here.

Quote

I'm hoping I won't have to leave the apartment for anything.   I did extra shopping last week, so I don't need to pick anything for this week.

I usually do mine after work on Fridays. The forecast was so bad for today that I did it after work yesterday. So far all we have here is wind, so I could have gone to the grocery today as usual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2018, 10:55:35 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!

(http://honeyanddates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Funny-Laundry-Meme-7.jpg)


I can certainly understand this,  because I did that last night!  LOL   Laundry got done, put back in the hamper, and it's still there this morning!   This week was a 'non-work clothes' week.   I only wash my work clothes every other week.  I put them on in the morning, and then sit indoors in them all day, and then take them off at home.  They don't get dirty or have any odors on them with such little activity, so I just hang them up and wear them again, and then after their second wearing, I wash them.  Since they were not scheduled to be washed yesterday, they were not in the hamper getting wrinkled.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2018, 11:03:57 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2018, 07:03:40 pm

I usually do mine after work on Fridays. The forecast was so bad for today that I did it after work yesterday. So far all we have here is wind, so I could have gone to the grocery today as usual.

I usually do my shopping  online Friday night, and schedule a Saturday afternoon pick-up.  It rained all day yesterday,  but because I had extra groceries left over due to sales last week, I didn't need to go out yesterday.

I did my laundry yesterday, because I heard today (Sunday) there would be thunderstorms.  Right now, the sun is out and we have blue skies,  so I could've done the laundry as usual, at mom and dad's place.

I'll still go to visit them for lunch, and give mom a small gift for her bday, which was Wednesday.   I called her that day, but didn't give her anything.  I got her a selection of dark chocolate and white chocolate Nonpareils.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2018, 03:29:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2018, 11:03:57 am

I did my laundry yesterday, because I heard today (Sunday) there would be thunderstorms.  Right now, the sun is out and we have blue skies.

Same deal here, I mean the forecast. It's nearly 3:30 p.m. and a beautiful, sunny afternoon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2018, 04:31:41 pm

supposedly, there are still thunderstorms coming.  We'll see.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 20, 2018, 07:23:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 20, 2018, 04:31:41 pm

supposedly, there are still thunderstorms coming.  We'll see.

We haven't seen a drop of rain or heard a rumble of thunder here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 22, 2018, 05:53:00 pm

We had a nice day on  Sunday and Monday.  Today, about 2:00, we had a downpour.  It seems to be  over now, but skies are still grey.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2018, 10:23:09 am

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm under blue skies and sun, but found this pic today, and it just made me laugh out loud



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Hope everyone is doing well and having a good/relaxing time this weekend.

Today I'll be doing groceries, and baking some cupcakes, and getting some cleaning done around the apartment.

Sunday will be laundry and some more baking, and then Monday is a bbq at my friends' house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 11:27:22 am

Hello Bettermost friends!

Grey, rainy day here.  Much cooler than yesterday, which is just fine with me!  :laugh:


Lee was posting some older pics, so I thought I would share pics of the older family portraits that my mom has hanging in the living room and dining room of their home.



Some didn't turn out too great, but you should get the general idea of what they looked like.




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This is my maternal grandfather's family.  My great-grandfather is the man standing in the middle of the pic, great-grandma is the woman sitting on his right.  My grandfather is the young boy to the right in the suit and tie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 11:28:07 am

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This is my maternal grandmother's family.   Great-grandma and great-grandpa are seated in the front, my grandmother is standing in the back, on the right.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 11:28:51 am

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Maternal grandparents' wedding pic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 11:29:46 am

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Paternal grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 11:30:14 am

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Family portrait of my dad's family at his parents' 50th wedding anniversary party, taken the same time as the picture before.

My mom had this portrait altered in two ways.  The first, you'll notice the image of a woman that looks like a picture hanging on the wall.  That is my Aunt Susan, who passed away from breast cancer before the anniversary.  Mom had the person she took the pic to for framing add Aunt Susan with photo editing.

Second, the plan was for all the sisters to wear gowns  for the party.  Aunt Helen (all the way to the left) was in a skirt, the only one in a skirt.  Everyone complained about it.  Mom had the person edit the pic so that the skirt was extended to a gown.

My paternal grandparents are in the front row.  My dad is in the back row in the almost "orange-ish" shirt, next to the superimposed pic of Aunt Susan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 11:31:57 am

Last pic.

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This is not a framed portrait.  The image is only a 5x7, in a small magnetic frame for a refrigerator.  I didn't take it out of the frame, because I didn't want anything to happen to it, the pic is over 75 years old.  My mom isn't in it, as she wasn't born yet.

It's a pic from a bbq that my maternal grandparents attended.  My grandfather is the man in the center,in  the suspenders and tie.  My grandmother is on his right (our left).  This was my grandfather's family.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2018, 05:41:45 pm

Well, disasters have decided to follow me today.

:laugh:

After last night's baking disaster, I went to mom and dad's to visit and do laundry.   Mom was having an issue with getting something to print on the computer, so I told her I'd look at it for her while the laundry was going.   In the middle of me fixing the issue, the washer stopped, so mom says:

"Oh, you keep working here, and I'll put your work clothes in the dryer."

She goes off to do that, and I'm working on the issue for her.  Suddenly I hear:  *thud*  "Oh shit!"

Apparently the thud was mom knocking an open bottle of bleach over and splashing my work clothes.   Devastation = 5 ruined work shirts, and 1 ruined pair of slacks.   I have a bbq to go to at 2:00 Monday, so I will now be getting up early and shopping so I have something to wear for work on Tuesday.

::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 27, 2018, 06:15:29 pm

Yikes! Looks like you will be hitting those Memorial Day sales! NEVER leave a bottle of bleach open, anywhere! is the lesson. But, sometimes it's impossible to juggle everything ("If I had three hands, I could!")

Thank you for posting those photos. So very Italian! I see you in your maternal grandmother and in your dad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 28, 2018, 11:09:30 am

Those are great, Chuck! I love old photos. I have a bunch hanging in my study. One is of a soldier in what looks like a Civil War-era tintype or whatever they're called. I have no idea who he is. I also have a photo of five people that looks, from their clothing, to be from around the turn of the 20th century. I have no idea who those people are, either, although I do remember vague stories about a cousin of my grandmother's who was a laudanum addict. I think she is the teenage girl in the photo.

My grandfather was a longtime newspaper editor in Cedar Rapids, IA, so I have some great ones of him taken by staff photographers. Also, a famous photographer of the 1950s or so took a whole series of gorgeous photos of my grandfather that were supposed to run in Life Magazine as part of a feature on people across the country. His section was called "Civic Minded Businessman" :laugh:.

I stumbled upon them online a couple of years ago and was dying to get copies to share with my brother. Alas, the photos are copyrighted. As I recall, if they ran in the magazine I could request a copies at a reasonable price. But since they didn't, I'd have to pay to get rights -- individually for each photo! -- and the price would be like $200 apiece. I tried calling photo shops to see if they could pull the image from the website and they were kind of doubtful it would work out well, and anyway they may be prohibited by copyright law.

Here's one sample. Check out the phone. The page won't even let me copy it to post the photo here (at least not with my usual procedures).  http://artsandculture.google.com/asset/civic-minded-business-man-harry-boyd-of-cedar-rapids-iowa/6AGXWT8Ugf-GdQ?ms=%7B%22x%22%3A0.5%2C%22y%22%3A0.5%2C%22z%22%3A8.971625471800408%2C%22size%22%3A%7B%22width%22%3A2.620702511773941%2C%22height%22%3A1.2375000000000003%7D%7D (http://artsandculture.google.com/asset/civic-minded-business-man-harry-boyd-of-cedar-rapids-iowa/6AGXWT8Ugf-GdQ?ms=%7B%22x%22%3A0.5%2C%22y%22%3A0.5%2C%22z%22%3A8.971625471800408%2C%22size%22%3A%7B%22width%22%3A2.620702511773941%2C%22height%22%3A1.2375000000000003%7D%7D)

One final story of grandfather pix. A professional photographer got a picture of him and my uncle at a baseball game. My grandfather is wearing a fedora and watching the game. On his left, closer to the camera, my uncle is eating ice cream and looks to be about 10 or 12.

Years on years later, completely coincidentally, I happened to go to a baseball game with my family and brother's family, where I took a picture of my son sitting next to my brother. My brother is wearing a baseball cap and watching the game. My son is on his left, closer to the camera, eating ice cream. He's approximately the same age as my uncle was in the previous photo.

Most amazingly of all, the kids' ice cream poses are almost identical -- holding the container in their left hand, holding a spoon with a bite of ice cream in their right hand, poised to take the bite.

I had the recent photo redone in B&W and hung them side by side. They are so eerily matching you'd think I set the photo up on purpose, but I didn't.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 28, 2018, 11:29:30 am

I loved your mom's response when you posted about the bleached clothes on FB, Chuck! She sounds fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2018, 12:10:30 pm

The disasters continue to follow me this weekend.

::)

I went to the store to get new clothes, and cupcakes for the BBQ I'm going to.  When I got home, the car starts making a rattling noise, like someone kicking a tin can down the street.  I pull into my parking spot, and get out of the car.  In the middle of the parking lot is what looks like a cover to something that fell off the bottom of my car.

::)

Of course, my mechanic is closed today, so I have to take the car in tomorrow and work from home for the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2018, 12:11:34 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 28, 2018, 11:29:30 am

I loved your mom's response when you posted about the bleached clothes on FB, Chuck! She sounds fun.

Oh, she's a hoot alright.

:laugh:

Glad you and Lee liked the old pics!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2018, 06:36:59 pm

The disasters have ended.

:)

I picked up my car yesterday, and to repair it and change the oil, my mechanic only charged me $40.00.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 31, 2018, 09:15:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2018, 06:36:59 pm

The disasters have ended.

:)

I picked up my car yesterday, and to repair it and change the oil, my mechanic only charged me $40.00.

;D

I hope good things will come in threes, too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2018, 05:58:05 pm

I hope they come in much more than threes!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 31, 2018, 07:14:42 pm

When I went to Sydney the week before Easter on the Monday afternoon I was upgraded to Business Class on the flight from Christchurch to Sydney. I had been offered but declined an upgrade several days before at over $300.

On Wednesday evening I took my sister to see "The Book of Mormon".  When I booked, a few months before, there were seat  n the centre of the stalls for $245 each ????. Up in the Circe for $75 with restricted view and on the right side of the stalls for $99. I chose $99 and we sat and thought not too bad, can see all except the extreme right. A couple came in and were directed to the centre seats one row in front of us. The woman began complaining that her husband suffered from claustrophobia and had to sit on the edge. The usher replied that the house was full and she tried to phone her supervisor. I thought quickly and offered to swap seats.  The couple were so grateful and kept asking if we minded. We swapped tickets as well and had difficulty keeping a straight face and saying "no trouble at all " as we read $245 on the tickets and wondered if they ever looked at the tickets I gave them showing $99. Kept waiting for the 3rd good fortune but never came.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2018, 08:27:59 pm

Oh, that's a good exchange, Brian.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2018, 03:08:42 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

It is warm today.  Bleh!   currently over 85F and humid.   It poured earlier today, but it didn't do anything to cool us off. 

Was up and about earlier today, getting some shopping done, and some cleaning around the apartment.  In about an hour, I'm  leaving for NYC!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2018, 09:32:49 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


Hope everyone had a good weekend!

It was fun to see Brokies this weekend, had a lot of laughs catching up!

Have today off of work, I have a dentist appointment today for my 6 month cleaning,  and it's in the middle of the day (noon) so I just took the day off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 05, 2018, 09:45:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 05, 2018, 09:32:49 am

Have today off of work, I have a dentist appointment today for my 6 month cleaning,  and it's in the middle of the day (noon) so I just took the day off.

Mine is coming up on Thursday. I always schedule for the afternoon so I can work a half day and take the afternoon off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 05, 2018, 01:20:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 05, 2018, 09:45:20 am

Mine is coming up on Thursday. I always schedule for the afternoon so I can work a half day and take the afternoon off.

Good luck with yours!

My dentist found a small cavity, so I have to go back next week or the week after for a filling.   He said it should only take a half hour.

It's a nice day out......cloudy with sun peeking through occasionally.  It's in the 70s, but not humid, with a breeze, so I have all my windows open, and letting fresh air into the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 05, 2018, 03:10:03 pm

It began snowing just after 8pm last night. Now at 7am I cannot see (sunrise 8.11am)  if it is actually snowing but the ground is covered but not heavily. I have a meeting in the city at 2pm. The buses are not coming up the hill at the moment so will have to see. If the buses will not come up the road I am not driving on it. The problem is I have the yearly dues of 5 members of my walking group to pay (paid for 10 at the AGM in May) and, as I am going to the UK, I will not be at another monthly meeting until October.  Many do not go to the meeting so I pay their dues. Despite complaints from several of us, the treasurer will not accept internet bank payments. Some of the members pay me by internet and I take the cash to the meeting  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2018, 05:31:07 pm

Good evening Bettermost Friends!

;D

Had yesterday off, as I had a dentist appointment.  I try to schedule these things early in the morning or late in the afternoon, so I don't have to miss work, but yesterday, the only appointment that was available was noon, and it made no sense to go into work, leave, and then go back, so I just took the day off.

I slept in, and then when I got home, spent the day cleaning the apartment, very thoroughly.  Kitchen and bathroom scrubbing, dusting, and reorganizing some cabinets.

;D

Today I had a doctor's appointment, but was able to get it in the late afternoon,  so I didn't need to take today off, I left work early.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 06, 2018, 05:31:59 pm

Quote from: brian on June 05, 2018, 03:10:03 pm

It began snowing just after 8pm last night. Now at 7am I cannot see (sunrise 8.11am)  if it is actually snowing but the ground is covered but not heavily. I have a meeting in the city at 2pm. The buses are not coming up the hill at the moment so will have to see. If the buses will not come up the road I am not driving on it. The problem is I have the yearly dues of 5 members of my walking group to pay (paid for 10 at the AGM in May) and, as I am going to the UK, I will not be at another monthly meeting until October.  Many do not go to the meeting so I pay their dues. Despite complaints from several of us, the treasurer will not accept internet bank payments. Some of the members pay me by internet and I take the cash to the meeting  ???

Hello Brian,

did you end up having a lot of snow?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 07, 2018, 01:35:23 am

Not a lot, probably about a cm. At 8.30am the bus company put on the website that buses were terminating at the bottom of the hill. I kept checking but no update. Just after 12.30, I rang and the girl told me all buses were running normally. I said well update the webpage and ran for a quick shower then with my hiking stick headed for the bus stop. I had to walk down the middle of the road but no traffic. Just caught the bus. at 1.05pm There was no snow in town so paid the money and did not stay for the meeting but went to a cafe for a sausage roll and coffee then caught the bus back so only away an hour and a half. Have sent bus company an email of complaint, no reply yet.
All gone when I got up this morning. Yesterday was my garbage day (we have 2 companies and the other company collected the day before). The bin was not emptied but I left it out and the truck has just come at 5pm today, about 28 hours late. I know I chose to buy a house above the regular snow line but it can be a hassle.
Fingers crossed no snow on July 30 when I leave for Sydney then on to Paris.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2018, 05:44:35 pm

It will be interesting to see if you get a reply to that email.   What's the purpose of having a website if it's not going to be updated with current news?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2018, 05:46:34 pm

Good evening Bettermost Friends!

;D

Bright, sunny day here.  The apartment is getting warm now, as the setting sun is hitting my windows, but it's still cool outside, so I refuse to turn on the A/C.   :laugh:

fans are on, and the apartment should cool off shortly.

Tomorrow is Friday, and pay day, so it's a good day to go to work.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2018, 06:24:38 pm

TGIF Bettermost friends!

;D

Friday and pay day for me, and I am a happy person because of both!  LOL


Have to do laundry tomorrow instead of Sunday.  My bowling league is having their season-end banquet on Sunday during the afternoon, so I can't do laundry then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2018, 05:16:19 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

Did my laundry last night, as today was my bowling league's end of season banquet.   My team ended the season in 11th place (out of 20 teams) and we ended up with $185.00 each in prize money.

There was also another title we won, and we each got another $75.00 apiece, so I came home with an extra $260.00.  ;D

I get to sleep in a little tomorrow, I have a dentist appointment to go to in the morning at 9:00, and then I'll go to work afterwards.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 10, 2018, 06:54:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2018, 05:16:19 pm

I get to sleep in a little tomorrow, I have a dentist appointment to go to in the morning at 9:00, and then I'll go to work afterwards.

Monday, June 11, must be Dentist Day.  ;D  I go in the afternoon, so I'm taking the afternoon off.

Our Pride Parade got rained on today. I was eating brunch at the Usual Watering Hole (I've done my share of Pride Parades), and then the rain started. Everything is dry, now, but the sky is overcast and very dreary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2018, 06:06:13 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

Happy Hump day!

Work has been getting busy, but all is going along well, and I've been able to leave each day on time, and with everything done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2018, 06:07:03 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 10, 2018, 06:54:26 pm

Monday, June 11, must be Dentist Day.  ;D  I go in the afternoon, so I'm taking the afternoon off.

Our Pride Parade got rained on today. I was eating brunch at the Usual Watering Hole (I've done my share of Pride Parades), and then the rain started. Everything is dry, now, but the sky is overcast and very dreary.

Sorry to hear  that Pride got a shower!   Hope the dental visit went well.  Mine went ok, and now the teeth are back to 100%  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2018, 05:37:59 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

Father's Day is coming up, does anyone have plans this weekend, Father's Day related or not?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2018, 07:40:51 pm

TGIF!

I got a phone call today that my family is celebrating Father's Day next week.  Next Saturday is Trent's graduation from his pre-school, so since we're getting together that weekend, we'll celebrate Father's Day the same time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2018, 01:01:20 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Blue skies and mild temps here in NJ today, so I have my windows open and letting fresh air into the place.

Feels good!

Just got back from grocery shopping, and will  be  having lunch in about 30 minutes.


Found a great website!

I like two colognes, "Signature" and "Homme", both by David Beckham. I know he has other scents, but I can never find them. I went to the store that I always get my colognes from, but they were not stocking them anymore.

A quick google search lead me to FragranceNet. When I searched their site, they had ALL of Beckham's scents, and I got 5 full size bottles of various scents, for the same price of the two bottles I would get at the store. They are fresh, smell great, and are NOT imposters, but the true brand colognes.

I ordered them at the end of last week, and they arrived today, earlier than suggested by the site.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 16, 2018, 01:16:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 16, 2018, 01:01:20 pm

I like two colognes, "Signature" and "Homme", both by David Beckham. I know he has other scents,

No doubt Eau de Sweat is one of them!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2018, 09:34:07 am

Quote from: serious crayons on June 16, 2018, 01:16:25 pm

No doubt Eau de Sweat is one of them!  :laugh:

Becks? Mmm ... tasty!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2018, 06:57:08 pm

Sweaty Beck?  I'd kick him out of bed, and help him with a shower.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2018, 07:18:06 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends.

Ended the work day in a good way.  My former supervisor (but still works on my team) has decided that she and her family will move down to Florida, to be closer to her mother, as she is starting to go downhill health-wise.

Nothing major yet, but she wants to be there for her mom when needed.

Side benefit for her is she hates winter, and will now not have to deal with snow.

Her last day isn't for another month or so, but we took her out after work today for a happy-hour good-bye party.  We all had drinks and snacks, and just hung out and talked and laughed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 20, 2018, 10:39:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 19, 2018, 07:18:06 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends.

Ended the work day in a good way.  My former supervisor (but still works on my team) has decided that she and her family will move down to Florida, to be closer to her mother, as she is starting to go downhill health-wise.

Nothing major yet, but she wants to be there for her mom when needed.

Side benefit for her is she hates winter, and will now not have to deal with snow.

Her last day isn't for another month or so, but we took her out after work today for a happy-hour good-bye party.  We all had drinks and snacks, and just hung out and talked and laughed.

Sounds like a nice time! I love coworker happy hours. We used to do them a lot at my old job. The best part was how my boss would set the example: ordering a Grey Goose martini up, extra olives, and then at least one of pretty much every appetizer on the menu. At the end, she would whip out her company American Express card, and I -- a contract worker paid by the hour -- would bill the company for my time. Also, I liked almost all of my coworkers (except this one unfriendly woman, who I always wound up sitting next to for some reason).

It's nice that your friend can spend the time with her parents. I hope she'll be OK financially, that she and/or her spouse can get jobs  or afford to take some time off. I've written about people who really suffered financially because of family caregiving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2018, 05:34:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 20, 2018, 10:39:57 am

It's nice that your friend can spend the time with her parents. I hope she'll be OK financially, that she and/or her spouse can get jobs  or afford to take some time off. I've written about people who really suffered financially because of family caregiving.

Her husband has a job waiting for him down there already.  She's got three interview lined up already, so things should be ok for her and the family.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 21, 2018, 09:43:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 20, 2018, 05:34:51 pm

Her husband has a job waiting for him down there already.  She's got three interview lined up already, so things should be ok for her and the family.

Well, that's good! Sounds like they're set. The big problem with family caregiving is when the ill person's needs become so time consuming that their caregivers can't also work full time, so they wind up giving up jobs or going part time. I've talked to people who were driven to financial disaster because of this. One went from a $60k/year job to working from home for half that pay and facing potential homelessness if she put her mother in assisted living. Another woman who had been poor in the first place, a former clerk in a convenience store, had to give up that job and spoke to me from a homeless shelter. Another was still financially secure -- she and her husband were childless, well paid and good savers -- but she estimated that caring for her parents had cost them $80,000.

And those are only the three I talked to. When I put out a request to a source looking for caregivers who'd suffered financially, he put it in a newsletter and I was so deluged with replies I couldn't even answer them all.

I was lucky; first I and then my brother were my mom's caregivers, but she had this fantastic long-term care insurance policy of the kind no longer available.

In any case, it sounds like your colleague's parents probably aren't at that point in their health, and that her family is planning ahead and will do all right. So best wishes for her!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 21, 2018, 06:07:16 pm

To be honest, my colleague didn't go into specifics on her mom's health. 

If her new position is like the one she has now, she'll be able to work from home from time to time, so that will be a help as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:20:49 pm

A few pics from Trent's "Moving Up" ceremony at Pre-School.


Here he is onstage with some classmates.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:21:17 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:21:37 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:22:23 pm

Trent and Shana (his mom/my niece) at IHOP afterwards.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:23:10 pm

Playing with my dad, his great-grandpa.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:23:34 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2018, 05:24:12 pm

My mom, brother Mike, and dad.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 24, 2018, 09:32:15 pm

Wonderful photos, Chuck! Thanks for posting them. Trent is a very happy little guy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 25, 2018, 09:37:00 am

Everyone in the family looks happy! Nice photos, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2018, 06:39:08 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

Enjoying the last of the cool days here, we're going to get a heat wave next week, every day in the 90s.  blech!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2018, 06:40:21 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 24, 2018, 09:32:15 pm

Wonderful photos, Chuck! Thanks for posting them. Trent is a very happy little guy!

Quote from: serious crayons on June 25, 2018, 09:37:00 am

Everyone in the family looks happy! Nice photos, Chuck!

Thanks Lee and Katherine!

He's a very active little guy, and the performance had a lot of movement and dancing, so it was well suited for him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 26, 2018, 09:12:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 26, 2018, 06:39:08 pm

Enjoying the last of the cool days here, we're going to get a heat wave next week, every day in the 90s.  blech!

I agree.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2018, 06:44:41 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

I can't believe that at this time next week, we'll be celebrating July 4th already!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 28, 2018, 12:30:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 27, 2018, 06:44:41 pm

I can't believe that at this time next week, we'll be celebrating July 4th already!

I know. It feels like the halfway point of summer (though of course it's not quite) and it always comes way too soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 28, 2018, 06:23:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 28, 2018, 12:30:33 pm

I know. It feels like the halfway point of summer (though of course it's not quite) and it always comes way too soon.

Summer has just begun, and the heat is going up here in NJ.   Of course, I'm not happy about that!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 28, 2018, 07:36:31 pm

Last July 4 I was in SF. I flew home the following day. This year I will not be leaving until July 30. Aug 3-7 in Paris then UK until Sep 10. Am worried it might be too hot, not by most standards but I know UK accommodation does not have much in the way of cooling appliances..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 29, 2018, 09:44:29 am

Quote from: brian on June 28, 2018, 07:36:31 pm

Last July 4 I was in SF. I flew home the following day. This year I will not be leaving until July 30. Aug 3-7 in Paris then UK until Sep 10. Am worried it might be too hot, not by most standards but I know UK accommodation does not have much in the way of cooling appliances..

Summer in San Francisco, Paris and the UK? I certainly hope it's not too hot -- that sounds miserable, Brian!  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 29, 2018, 09:48:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 28, 2018, 06:23:51 pm

Summer has just begun, and the heat is going up here in NJ.   Of course, I'm not happy about that!  :laugh:

It's supposed to get up to about 100F, possibly over, here today. Heat index of 110. That's a bit hot even for me!

I'm going to head out to the garden in a minute to pick some fresh arugula while it's still "only" 81. The arugula is delicious, BTW!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2018, 11:50:31 pm

Quote from: brian on June 28, 2018, 07:36:31 pm

Last July 4 I was in SF. I flew home the following day. This year I will not be leaving until July 30. Aug 3-7 in Paris then UK until Sep 10. Am worried it might be too hot, not by most standards but I know UK accommodation does not have much in the way of cooling appliances..

Hoping you're able to stay cool!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 29, 2018, 11:51:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 29, 2018, 09:48:29 am

It's supposed to get up to about 100F, possibly over, here today. Heat index of 110. That's a bit hot even for me!

I would just stay indoors!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 30, 2018, 10:32:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 29, 2018, 11:51:11 pm

I would just stay indoors!

During the day I did. I did drive out to do an errand around 5 and it was pretty punishing in heavy traffic under the glaring sun. My car air conditioner isn't working. In the evening, I sat out on the patio. It was still hot but I don't mind it at night.

Yesterday's weather here was what the weather is like in New Orleans -- for five months straight. Blazing hot and humid all day every day, and hot and sticky through the night. I lived there six years, five of which I had no car air conditioning, and because I was a newspaper reporter I had to drive around a lot.

I still prefer New Orleans' summers to Minnesota winters. But I felt sorry for New Orleans children; they're out of school in the summer just like everyone else, except it's the time of year when it's far more comfortable indoors.

I guess when I say "New Orleans" I'm actually talking about much of the South and the Sun Belt. I've been in weather like that in Washington, DC, too. I walked around with a spray bottle of cool water.

And some friends in Memphis said they can't sit out on their patio and barbecue on a July evening. (I'd probably sit out anyway -- I did in NOLA.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2018, 05:21:08 pm

I really don't enjoy being outdoors when it's that hot/humid.  I don't feel comfortable at all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 05, 2018, 06:28:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

It was nice having a day off in the middle of the week!  Tomorrow is pay day and Friday!

Have no plans this weekend, so it should be a quiet one for me!   Next week at work will be busy!  We have meetings going on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  I think tomorrow will be a late night at work, to make sure we are prepped for Monday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2018, 04:49:13 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


After having to use the A/C on a daily basis, We have a break today!   The heat isn't too bad, and there is no humidity!  I am able to turn the A/C off and open the windows and let some fresh air into the apartment.

Went outside for a bit, and then  did my grocery shopping, so that chore is now done!

Even managed to find a small guest in the place (a spider) and get him onto an envelop and transfer him to the outside windowsill.  I watched him run off and down the end of the sill, so he's out of my place now.  Some bugs always find a quick end in my place (wasps, hornets, centipedes) but I try to save spiders, as they get rid of other pests.   As long as they aren't too big/fast, I will catch them and put them out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 07, 2018, 10:00:19 pm

I'm with you, Chuck1 I keep a "bug jar" at the ready to re-home critters that crawl or otherwise relocate themselves inside!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 07, 2018, 11:04:08 pm

I've seen some devices that supposedly will capture a bug, and then release it outside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 08, 2018, 10:25:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 07, 2018, 04:49:13 pm

Even managed to find a small guest in the place (a spider) and get him onto an envelop and transfer him to the outside windowsill.  I watched him run off and down the end of the sill, so he's out of my place now.  Some bugs always find a quick end in my place (wasps, hornets, centipedes) but I try to save spiders, as they get rid of other pests.   As long as they aren't too big/fast, I will catch them and put them out.

I leave spiders alone unless they're really big, which they're usually not. I just watched a small one crawl across my bathtub.

Wasps, hornets and bees I would try to let out if I could do it safely (if they were up against a window and I could just open it or something). Centipedes gross me out too much to do anything about them. I just watch in horror as they crawl away to wherever they're going next.

The other night I found a Junebug trapped inside a window. My son grabbed it and put it outside.

At least in Minnesota we don't really have cockroaches. Don't get me started on the cockroaches in New Orleans. I'll say only this: Some people keep geckos roaming free in their homes specifically to eat the cockroaches. That seems like an OK idea if you don't mind the thought of going into your dark bathroom some night, reaching for the light switch, and having your hand come down on a gecko.

A few months ago the New Yorker ran a terrifying story about stinkbugs. It began with this couple who went into their bedroom one night and found every single surface covered with stinkbugs. Apparently they're invading the entire country. Hopefully the "every single surface" scenario will be a rarity.

Then of course there's my other bug terror ... bedbugs.

Mosquitoes I kill with a clean conscience. That's just self defense.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2018, 07:24:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 08, 2018, 10:25:39 am

Mosquitoes I kill with a clean conscience. That's just self defense.

:laugh:

Spiders get a reprieve from me.  Mosquitoes are on the kill list, as are wasps, hornets and yellow jackets.  The only time they get out is if they are on the screen, and I can safely raise the screen and lower the window.  I then tap on the window until they fly off.

If bees were to get into the apartment, I would do my best to get them out without killing them.

Have not encountered cockroaches. thankfully!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2018, 11:09:40 pm

Ugh!

I worked 5 hours later than I usually do, and I'm tired!

I will probably have to do it tomorrow too!   Should make for a good overtime paycheck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 10, 2018, 01:55:18 pm

5 hours!!!  :o :o :o :o :o :o

Make sure they pay you well!!! Or, give you an extra day off instead.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2018, 09:04:37 pm

I worked another 4 hours overtime today.  Oh, trust me Sonja, I'll be paid! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 11, 2018, 09:02:18 am

That is a looonnnggg day. Do you get time and a half for those hours?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2018, 07:13:44 pm

We get overtime pay,  but I'm not sure what the increase is,  if any.

I'll find out when I get my pay stub.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2018, 06:17:18 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

After the week I've had, I made no plans for this weekend, I just want to relax!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2018, 06:18:09 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2018, 09:58:36 pm

hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

mom and dad are spending the night at the Jersey shore, and coming back tomorrow afternoon at one point.   I did laundry today, and spent time with the cat, who doesn't like being alone.   :laugh:

My brother will be out tomorrow morning, so I'll go over at lunchtime to feed the cat and spend some time before mom and dad come home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2018, 06:31:46 pm

Happy Monday Bettermost friends!

;D

God, it is hot and humid here!  Blech!

I'm home now, with the A/C on, and it feels soooo good!   I hope that everyone is keeping cool in this heat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 17, 2018, 07:12:40 pm

Good evening Bettermost Friends!

;D

Had a line of storms come through, very high winds and heavy rains.  Nice thunder.  ;D

It stopped for a bit, but the rains are starting up again.   Thank God, it caused a big drop in temperature!

Next week, I'm on a "stay-cation" from work....and I'm really looking forward to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2018, 09:22:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 17, 2018, 07:12:40 pm

Next week, I'm on a "stay-cation" from work....and I'm really looking forward to it!

I'm doing that this weekend, except not exactly. I'm going about two blocks to a new hotel that opened this spring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2018, 06:46:46 pm

Happy Hump Day Bettermost!

;D

I hope everyone is doing well!!  :)

work is going well, and I've managed to stay on top of everything, so I may not need to stay late on Friday to make sure everything is done before I go away for vacation!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2018, 06:47:27 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 18, 2018, 09:22:17 am

I'm doing that this weekend, except not exactly. I'm going about two blocks to a new hotel that opened this spring.

Hiya Jeff!

I saw that post, was it on your blog?   Nice, posh weekend "away".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2018, 11:18:09 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Usually I'm in bed by now, but since I'm out of work this week, I can stay up later that usual.  ;D

Friday was payday, and it was my paycheck with the overtime pay, I had an extra $250.00 in my deposit that week.

;D

That definitely made the overtime work worth it!

I do  have some plans for the week.   I need to get out and get some new shoes and sneakers.  I have some new sweatpants I need to get tailored.   I have to get the records I own inventoried.   I want to get rid of excess clothes I have, to make room for other things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 23, 2018, 09:09:15 am

Nice start to the week, Chuck!  :D

I don't usually think of sweatpants as getting tailored  :laugh:  because I associate tailoring with dressier garments. I take it they're too long or wide, though.

Hope it's a relaxing yet constructive week!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2018, 03:12:39 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 23, 2018, 09:09:15 am

Nice start to the week, Chuck!  :D

I don't usually think of sweatpants as getting tailored  :laugh:  because I associate tailoring with dressier garments. I take it they're too long or wide, though.

Hope it's a relaxing yet constructive week!

Hello Katherine!

I'm not a tall person, so I often have to take pants of all kinds to the tailor to have them hemmed up.  I have three new pairs of sweats, but the ends are  not elastic, so they won't stay up by my ankle.  I have to have them hemmed up so I won't be stepping on them.

So far, today has been  both relaxing and productive.  ;D

I was able to sleep in until almost 10:00am (Usually up by 6) and catch up online with friends.

I was also able to get to the Sketchers store and get 2 new pairs of shoes and one new pair of sneakers.   Also did some cleaning around the apartment, and have three bags of garbage to take out for pick-up tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 23, 2018, 04:00:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2018, 03:12:39 pm

I'm not a tall person, so I often have to take pants of all kinds to the tailor to have them hemmed up.  I have three new pairs of sweats, but the ends are  not elastic, so they won't stay up by my ankle.  I have to have them hemmed up so I won't be stepping on them.

Potentially this can happen with a number of different garments. When I was a kid, my mother often had to have the sleeves of my shirts shortened because if the shirt fit me in the body, the sleeves were usually too long because the sleeves were made proportional to the body.

This can still be an issue for me in suit jackets or sport coats: If the jacket fits me well in the body, often the sleeves are too long.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2018, 06:50:55 pm

Yeah,  I've  had that experience as well, and I hate  it!  LOL    Sometimes I wish I could just get some stuff off the rack and wear it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2018, 12:10:14 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

Sleeping in feels so good!  ;D

I have lunch going in the oven, and once I'm done with it, I plan on going to my parents' place so I can get the inventory done on my vinyl records.  Not sure how long that will take, but hopefully not all afternoon.

After that, a walk in the park, and perhaps getting unwanted clothes out of my closet, to donate to the vets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 25, 2018, 04:23:32 am

really cool photos of Trent, he's really growing up fast. Your Mom and Dad are looking great !

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2018, 03:46:45 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

Spent 4 hours at mom and dad's place yesterday, and got 350 records logged into an Excel spreadsheet.  I will go back and finish the rest tomorrow.

Later I'm spending time going through the closet to determine what I can get rid of, and actually get rid of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2018, 03:54:55 pm

Quote from: ZK on July 25, 2018, 04:23:32 am

really cool photos of Trent, he's really growing up fast. Your Mom and Dad are looking great !

Hiya Matthew!

Mom and Dad are doing great! 

Not long ago, the two of them, plus Mike, Michelle, Shana and Trent went to the Jersey Shore for some time together on the boardwalk.

Here's a pic of the great-grandparents and Trent at the aquarium.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: ZK on July 26, 2018, 02:23:16 am

another nice photo, the board walk sounds a great place to go with Trent. I am sure they all had an awesome time

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2018, 04:22:36 pm

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Quote from: ZK on July 26, 2018, 02:23:16 am

another nice photo, the board walk sounds a great place to go with Trent. I am sure they all had an awesome time

They did.  Mom and dad are truly enjoying their roles of "great-grandparents"!  They took him on some of the rides, shared some treats on the boardwalk with him, and played in the sand on the beach.


Day 4 of my "stay-cation" is done. ;D   I'm going to miss this time off, but I'm getting stuff done.

Tonight I'll be getting some clothes packed up to donate, and I managed to finish getting my vinyl records organized and logged into an Excel sheet.  I have almost 700 records!

 :o

I posted 4 pics of my Madonna picture discs in the "Collectibles" thread.  You can see them here.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,31002.msg691430/topicseen.html#msg691430

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 26, 2018, 04:39:48 pm

I have some friends who are great grandparents. They say it is better than being a grandparent because these days grandparents are often expected to do child minding whereas it is not expected of great grands. They can choose when.
I find it a bit mind blowing. Both my grandmothers died before I was born and one grandfather died when I was about 4 or 5, the other when I was about 13. Great grandparents were just not heard of. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 26, 2018, 09:52:58 pm

Quote from: brian on July 26, 2018, 04:39:48 pm

I have some friends who are great grandparents. They say it is better than being a grandparent because these days grandparents are often expected to do child minding whereas it is not expected of great grands. They can choose when.
I find it a bit mind blowing. Both my grandmothers died before I was born and one grandfather died when I was about 4 or 5, the other when I was about 13. Great grandparents were just not heard of. 

My ex-in-laws, in their 80s, are great-grandparents of two toddlers. And my ex-husband's grandmother was my kids' great-grandmother. She lived to 105 (dying not long before her first great-great-grandson was born, when her great-grandchildren ranged from roughly 13 to 21.) People live longer these days.

On the other hand, parents are more likely to put off having children until their late 30s (as I did) or even 40s. My kids are 22 and 23. I'm 60. If I'm ever going to be a great-grandmother, they'd better get busy! But they don't seem to be in any hurry to even settle down, let alone have kids.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2018, 10:50:20 am

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Day 5 of my "stay-cation" is starting.   I slept in, and now I'm watching some trashy TV.

I have to go out and pick up some pants from the tailor, grab some lunch, and then finish getting the closets cleaned out and organized.

Then I want to finish cleaning the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2018, 10:55:48 am

Quote from: brian on July 26, 2018, 04:39:48 pm

I have some friends who are great grandparents. They say it is better than being a grandparent because these days grandparents are often expected to do child minding whereas it is not expected of great grands. They can choose when.

I find it a bit mind blowing. Both my grandmothers died before I was born and one grandfather died when I was about 4 or 5, the other when I was about 13. Great grandparents were just not heard of.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 26, 2018, 09:52:58 pm

My ex-in-laws, in their 80s, are great-grandparents of two toddlers. And my ex-husband's grandmother was my kids' great-grandmother. She lived to 105 (dying not long before her first great-great-grandson was born, when her great-grandchildren ranged from roughly 13 to 21.) People live longer these days.

On the other hand, parents are more likely to put off having children until their late 30s (as I did) or even 40s. My kids are 22 and 23. I'm 60. If I'm ever going to be a great-grandmother, they'd better get busy! But they don't seem to be in any hurry to even settle down, let alone have kids.

I can remember one of my great-grandmothers from when I was younger, but I only her, not my other great-grandparents.  I can remember her teaching me to count to 10 in Italian.

It's a lot of fun to see my parents as great-grandparents, as they "skipped" the grandparent part.   My brother (Chris) and I are both single and childless.  My brother Mike married his wife, who had a daughter from a prior marriage.  When my family met her (Shana) she was 13.   My parents always referred to her as their granddaughter, but they never had the grand baby to play with.

When Shana gave birth to Trenton, mom and dad had that baby to play with, and they make the most of it when they can!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 27, 2018, 01:41:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 27, 2018, 10:55:48 am

I can remember one of my great-grandmothers from when I was younger, but I only her, not my other great-grandparents.  I can remember her teaching me to count to 10 in Italian.

I met my paternal great-grandmother once. It was 1968, when my parents' home town was celebrating its centennial. When my grandfather died, while my dad was just a boy, my grandmother became estranged from my grandfather's family. I learned at some point that my great-grandmother did not like my grandmother, so Grandma naturally gravitated to her relatives and not my grandfather's. My dad grew up closer to his aunts and uncles and cousins on Grandma's side of the family.

I don't remember when my great-grandmother died (I could look it up), or if my dad even went to her funeral.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2018, 02:56:47 pm

That's too bad, Jeff.  Family estrangements make things so difficult.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2018, 10:57:15 am

Good morning Bettermost Friends!

;D

Hope that everyone is having a good weekend.

My productive stay-cation is still moving forward.   I went through my dressers and closet, and managed to get 4 garbage bags full of clothes packed into my car.

I'm taking them to a place about 30 minutes away from me called "Green Drop".

(https://www.gogreendrop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Alexandria-VA.jpg)


It's a place to make drop off unwanted items, and they will make sure your donation gets to the charity of your choice.

The charities they server are "National Federation of the Blind", "Military Order of the Purple Heart", "Society of St. Vincent de Paul", and "American Red Cross".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 30, 2018, 06:30:45 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D


Today was the first day back to work.  Thankfully, it was a pretty easy day.  I was able to deal with all the backed-up emails that added up while I was away. 

Hopefully, the rest of the week will  go as smoothly!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2018, 05:48:05 pm

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

It was another good day today!  ;D   I had a loan closing,  but it went smoothly, and I was able to not get too stressed over the course of the day.

I'm home now, and just relaxing for the evening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 01, 2018, 07:06:35 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

;D

Things are going well at work, for this first week back.  ;D

This month is a 3 paycheck month, so I am planning on doing some super budgeting and stashing some extra cash into my savings account!  ;D

Will be nice to see it there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2018, 07:19:28 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

Another good day at work, I was able to get a lot accomplished, and it looks like I won't have too much filing to do tomorrow.

Oh, and this month is a 3 paycheck month, so I'll have extra cash!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2018, 07:34:10 pm

Bob's your uncle!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2018, 10:48:42 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends.

Just about time to wave the weekend good-bye!

:(

It was a hot weekend here, but pretty quiet for me!  After the busy one I had last weekend, I'm glad to have a quiet one!

The only things I needed to do were the grocery shopping, the laundry,  and gather up some trash to take out on Monday.   As of now (10:45 pm Sunday night) all three of those tasks are done, and the apartment looks clean.

Of course, with the cleaning I did last weekend,  there wasn't too much to do for the apartment this week.  ;D

Hope that you all had a great weekend, and have a good week!   I already have plans for next weekend,  going over to some friends' house for dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2018, 10:49:23 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2018, 07:34:10 pm

Bob's your uncle!!

??? ??? ???

What's that, Lee?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 05, 2018, 11:28:20 pm

It's an Australian expression that means, you're cooking with gas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 06, 2018, 03:22:08 am

Not one I would use but, of course, understand. However research find it has cockney origins like so many Australianisms.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Corax on August 06, 2018, 09:40:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 05, 2018, 10:48:42 pm

It was a hot weekend here, but pretty quiet for me!  After the busy one I had last weekend, I'm glad to have a quiet one!

Hi!
I was in NY until the day before yesterday. It was really hot, or should I say I thought it was hot. Now I'm in Arizona visiting some  friends and it's unbearable hot! 107 degrees. Better staying inside.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2018, 07:19:39 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Ugh it is so hot out!   Gross!

Even in the heat, I managed to get to the park for some exercise.   I did an abbreviated walk, because I didn't want to overdo it in the heat.   Everyone who was there walking (not many of us) was covered in sweat.

Thankfully, I have the A/C set to keep the apartment at 75, so it felt very good when I walked in from the park.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2018, 07:20:34 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 05, 2018, 11:28:20 pm

It's an Australian expression that means, you're cooking with gas!

Quote from: brian on August 06, 2018, 03:22:08 am

Not one I would use but, of course, understand. However research find it has cockney origins like so many Australianisms.

Thanks for the explanation!  I've never heard that term before!

Quote from: Corax on August 06, 2018, 09:40:16 am

Hi!

I was in NY until the day before yesterday. It was really hot, or should I say I thought it was hot. Now I'm in Arizona visiting some  friends and it's unbearable hot! 107 degrees. Better staying inside.

Yes, I think everyone is better off staying indoors in this heat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 07, 2018, 12:42:43 am

Not so easy when you are on a holiday. Here in Paris it was 34'C on Saturday. I had planned a walking tour of Montmartre (had not been there since 2007) but not wise as I had flown 14 hours Sydney to Dubai on Thursday (6 hr time difference) then another 7 hours to Paris on Friday (another 2 hrs difference). The train from airport to apartment was unbearably hot. Back to Sat morning I walked about an hour with copious drinks of water and felt dizzy. Montmartre is probably the hilliest area of Paris. Stopped for fresh lemon drink, started again but had to grab a post as I nearly blacked out. Returned by metro to my apartment which has a small fan and I have not turned it off in the 4 nights I have been here, just down from 3 to 2 when I go out.
Went back out to the Isle St Louis for a strawberry crepe and wine in the afternoon then out again for dinner (a gristly sirloin steak, no wonder it was the plat du jour) in the evening.

Sunday was better only 31'C and cooler in morning. Walked about 6km along a canal and in late afternoon went to an organ and trumpet concert in Madeleine church. Better roast chicken dinner. Yesterday back up to 34'C, went to Chateau Vincennes, new to me, a medieval castle so not sumptuous like Versailles and not that many people. Walked in the gardens afterwards  but the plants looked very sad. Threw out the cheese and tomato baguette I had prepared in the morning and bought some yoghurt and a bowl of tropical fruit. Do not know how people could eat a hamburger in that heat. Went to the museum (Petit Palais) I had planned to visit on Saturday but forgot that most museums are closed on Monday. The heat in the Place de Concorde was horrendous so back to slightly cooler apartment.  The windows face west so have to keep blinds drawn until about 8pm. It did not really cool until about 5am. I cooked a microwave dinner.
Today suppose to be 35'C but I am going on the Eurostar to London. Even there it is forecast 31'C but cooler (24'C) tomorrow. I am usually crying when I leave Paris but not today. However I will be back for 2 nights Sep 10 and 11.
I usually visit here in April/May, sometimes cool and showery, but my main purpose this year is the Proms in London so it had to be August.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2018, 07:44:08 pm

Hello Brian!

I hope you're having a great trip!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2018, 06:32:02 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


My, today was busy at work!!!   I was running around getting things done from start to finish!   I'm just glad that I got everything done by the time I had to leave!

Anyone have plans for the weekend yet?   I'm going out to dinner at some friends' house on Saturday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 10, 2018, 06:04:54 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!!!

;D


TGIF!!


Work went well today, and I was able to get all my filing done, and leave on time.

Picked up some grilled chicken at the local supermarket that I can put on my salad, and have a healthy dinner.

Tomorrow I have to run out and get some cupcakes, and then I'm going over to my friends' house for dinner. 

Anyone else have any good plans for the weekend?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Corax on August 11, 2018, 03:43:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2018, 06:04:54 pm

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Anyone else have any good plans for the weekend?

Yes! Going to Las Vegas, not to gamble  though. Just to drink some Margaritas and to go shopping at the outlet centre.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 11, 2018, 07:02:33 pm

Quote from: Corax on August 11, 2018, 03:43:29 pm

Yes! Going to Las Vegas, not to gamble  though. Just to drink some Margaritas and to go shopping at the outlet centre.

I've only been to Las Vegas once, years ago, and also didn't gamble. My impression was that it's a great place if you're not a gambler because the gamblers subsidize your cheap food and lodging. My family of four stayed a couple of nights in Caesar's Palace for $100 a night. Granted, this was the late '90s, and we got the room that cheap because we waited until the end of the day, when they're eager to get whatever they can for rooms that would otherwise go empty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: BradInBlue on August 12, 2018, 01:51:54 am

Las Vegas is ridiculously expensive these days. Gone are the cheap deals on meals and such (the heyday of that was the last time Katherine & then family visited). Steve's sister and hub live there and we stop for a week during our trek north from spending the winter on the Colorado River on the CA/AZ border. I like to gamble but, along with the disappearing cheap meals/accommodation, the casino's are tight these days. I agree with Crow. The margarita's is where it's at and those at Michoacán in LV are to die for. Chuck, you need to get on a plane...….

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 12, 2018, 03:51:05 am

I do not gamble, have never had a margarita (sp?) in my life and only shop when necessary so Las Vegas is nowhere on my horizon. to ever visit.
I am complaining about the costs here in London. Last night I  bought Fish 'n chips for £7 (NZ$13.50). The same in NZ which I buy usually once per week costs me $8 and is much nicer.  I had coffee and cake in the afternoon for £7.75 (NZ$14) and would think expensive if I paid NZ$10 at home. My first night at the Proms I bought an ice cream at interval and it cost £4.50 (NZ$8) and again, while the tub is a bit smaller, it only costs NZ$5 at a concert interval at home.
The $NZ is currently about US 66 cents but thankfully my travel money is $Au which is currently US 73 cents.
I am buying dinner out tonight as I have 2 Prom concerts, one at 4pm and the other at 8pm. It is the only meal out of my apartment this week in London. I am hoping next week in Scotland will have cheaper prices as I am staying in hotels or B&Bs so have to buy dinner out every night. I will be back in London in a different apartment for 2 weeks starting August 22.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2018, 10:00:41 am

Just looked up Proms in England and it means outdoor concerts, where you can "promenade" around while the music is playing. Sounds awesome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2018, 10:03:09 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 10, 2018, 06:04:54 pm

Anyone else have any good plans for the weekend?

Saw a good musician play last night with LauraGigs, then watched fireworks from my balcony. Today, I'm taking grandsons to the circus after church. A great weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2018, 06:07:27 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

I hope everyone is doing well!

I worked from home yesterday, I had to take my car to the shop, and just got it back today.

I filled it with gas on Friday, and when I got home, it smelled like gas.  I thought that maybe station attendant spilled some gas on the car when he filled it up.  Saturday it POURED and my area was one of the ones that was dealing with some flooding.  Anything spilled on the car would've been washed away.   When I parked the car on Monday, I could still smell gas.  There were no puddles around, and the fuel gauge hadn't gone down dramatically, just for what was normal use, so fumes were getting out somewhere.

Since I had no desire to drive a car that could burst into flames, I took it to the shop.

My account is now $900.00 emptier, but I did get a bit of work done on the Tracker.  I had the oil changed (it was due in a few miles anyway), a new axle shaft, a new fuel line and fittings, a new fuel filter, a new air filter, and a new latch for the back door, which was only working when it wanted to.

:laugh:

My mechanic is very reliable and honest.  I've been going to him since I learned out to drive, and there have been times I've asked if something needs to be done, and he'll tell me "no" flat out, so I don't worry about him finding fake things to fix to inflate the bill.

One of the reasons it took so long is that the car will be 15 years old next year, so finding new parts is becoming tricky.  That's one of the reasons I'm out for a new car in 2019.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2018, 06:20:10 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 12, 2018, 10:03:09 am

Saw a good musician play last night with LauraGigs, then watched fireworks from my balcony. Today, I'm taking grandsons to the circus after church. A great weekend!

Sounds like you had a busy, but fun weekend!  Nice!!!

Quote from: Corax on August 11, 2018, 03:43:29 pm

Yes! Going to Las Vegas, not to gamble  though. Just to drink some Margaritas and to go shopping at the outlet centre.

Hello Corax.  I can understand that,  I'm not a gambler at all.  I live maybe 3 hours from Atlantic City, and I've been there a total of 3 times in my life.  If a trip is planned with friends, I'll go, but gambling isn't really my thing.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 11, 2018, 07:02:33 pm

I've only been to Las Vegas once, years ago, and also didn't gamble. My impression was that it's a great place if you're not a gambler because the gamblers subsidize your cheap food and lodging. My family of four stayed a couple of nights in Caesar's Palace for $100 a night. Granted, this was the late '90s, and we got the room that cheap because we waited until the end of the day, when they're eager to get whatever they can for rooms that would otherwise go empty.

I have to say, i've never stayed in Atlantic City overnight, so I don't know what the cost would be.  If I was in Vegas, I'd have no choice.  Not like I can drive home from there.

Quote from: BradInBlue on August 12, 2018, 01:51:54 am

Las Vegas is ridiculously expensive these days. Gone are the cheap deals on meals and such (the heyday of that was the last time Katherine & then family visited). Steve's sister and hub live there and we stop for a week during our trek north from spending the winter on the Colorado River on the CA/AZ border. I like to gamble but, along with the disappearing cheap meals/accommodation, the casino's are tight these days. I agree with Crow. The margarita's is where it's at and those at Michoacán in LV are to die for. Chuck, you need to get on a plane...….

Hiya Brad!  Good to see ya!   Perhaps one day I'll get myself on a plane to LV, just to say I've been there.   I don't see any trips in the foreseeable future, however.  My immediate plans are to get a new 2019 car at the beginning of summer.  It will be a 50th birthday gift to myself.  My bday is in January, but I don't want to get a new car at that time.  I'll wait for better weather, and get it in either late spring or early summer.

I also need to sit down with a financial planner.   I have a 401K that I started 20 years ago, a money market, a retirement account, an account in a credit union, and some mystery account that no one in my family can remember what it is, but it's got some money it it.  LOL  I want to see down with the planner and make sure that everything is doing what it should, or if I should make changes.

Quote from: brian on August 12, 2018, 03:51:05 am

I do not gamble, have never had a margarita (sp?) in my life and only shop when necessary so Las Vegas is nowhere on my horizon. to ever visit.   I am complaining about the costs here in London. Last night I  bought Fish 'n chips for £7 (NZ$13.50).  The same in NZ which I buy usually once per week costs me $8 and is much nicer.   I had coffee and cake in the afternoon for £7.75 (NZ$14) and would think expensive if I paid NZ$10 at home.   My first night at the Proms I bought an ice cream at interval and it cost £4.50 (NZ$8) and again, while the tub is a bit smaller, it only costs NZ$5 at a concert interval at home.   The $NZ is currently about US 66 cents but thankfully my travel money is $Au which is currently US 73 cents.  I am buying dinner out tonight as I have 2 Prom concerts, one at 4pm and the other at 8pm. It is the only meal out of my apartment this week in London. I am hoping next week in Scotland will have cheaper prices as I am staying in hotels or B&Bs so have to buy dinner out every night. I will be back in London in a different apartment for 2 weeks starting August 22.

Yes, I've heard that London can be very pricey.  The last time I was in London, I was told by friends to stay in Putney instead, as it is close and more affordable.   Hope the prices are better when you get to Scotland!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 16, 2018, 10:09:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2018, 06:07:27 pm

I thought that maybe station attendant spilled some gas on the car when he filled it up.

The whu' ...??

Does NJ still commonly have gas stations with attendants who fill up the customers' cars? I haven't seen one of those in literally decades.

Quote

My mechanic is very reliable and honest.  I've been going to him since I learned out to drive, and there have been times I've asked if something needs to be done, and he'll tell me "no" flat out, so I don't worry about him finding fake things to fix to inflate the bill.

Oh, that's good! When I first saw your long list of repairs I thought maybe it was one of those places that upsell you with unnecessary "fixes." I've run into a few of those.

Funny story, not quite on topic but adjacent to it: When I lived in Oak Park, IL, I used to take my car to this one garage that was widely respected. One day I got a flat and took it there to get it changed. Drove home. The next night I'm driving in rush-hour traffic, luckily on a four-lane city street rather than a freeway. At a stoplight, the guy in the next car over beeped and said, "Your wheel is falling off!"

Yikes. I pulled over and was fine. I called that same garage and told them to come out and fix it. The problem wheel was the same one whose tire they had changed. Obviously someone at the garage had forgotten to put the lug nuts back on or whatever.

When I confronted the garage owner about this, he angrily insisted that wasn't possible. His mechanics were far too experienced and skilled ever to make such a rookie mistake. He theorized that someone had snuck into my garage at night and, with no apparent motive, loosened the lug nuts on just one wheel of my car -- coincidentally, the very same wheel that this garage had worked on the day before.

Um ... Occam's Razor, anyone?  :laugh:

He grudgingly didn't charge me to put it back on right, but with an attitude like he was doing me a favor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 16, 2018, 11:55:21 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 16, 2018, 10:09:28 am

The whu' ...??

Does NJ still commonly have gas stations with attendants who fill up the customers' cars? I haven't seen one of those in literally decades.

I'm sure Chuck can tell you why, but in NJ, apparently you are not allowed to pump your own gas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 16, 2018, 12:12:20 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 16, 2018, 11:55:21 am

I'm sure Chuck can tell you why, but in NJ, apparently you are not allowed to pump your own gas!

It's the law, or so I've heard. Being just across the river from Jersey, I've heard the law was made to protect jobs, but I'm sure Chuck can us whether that's true or not.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 16, 2018, 01:07:45 pm

Yes, it must be about protecting jobs. Self-pumping gas has been around in most places for decades and I've never heard of it being a big safety or environmental hazard.

One time I was getting gas and an older woman asked if I could help her do hers. Apparently she'd never done it before. So of course I did. Then I posted about that incident on FB, and people (correctly, I think) theorized that her husband had always done it but had recently died.  :-\

My stepmother hung in there as long as she could, declining to learn how to pump gas and habituating the one station that still had full service. But I think even they're long gone.

Chuck, can you clear up the mystery?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 16, 2018, 04:39:42 pm

It was one big change for me when I migrated. In Australia you almost always fill your own tank with petrol while in New Zealand you rarely have to do so or often  I will put the nozzle into the tank as the attendant is busy and then s/he comes and takes over while I go in to the shop to pay.  One funny time was when I asked her to 'fill her up' and she asked me where my twang came from. The vowel 'i' is very different in Australia and NZ. Now I am careful to pronounce 'fill" the NZ way.

 I had problems in Alaska because I had to put my postcode into the machine with the card and had to go into the office and the guy came out and only with great difficulty would he start the pump for me, I had to leave my card in the office. In Australia you sometimes have to put your card in first but mainly late at night in cities. There are unattended pumps in small country towns in NZ where  you put your card in first. Generally you fill then go in and pay. There are drive offs but they are rare enough to be reported in the paper and of course are recorded on CCTV so usually a stolen car.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2018, 07:42:05 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

I hope everyone is doing well!

Today was a busy day at work, but I managed to get everything done, and manged to learn a few new things regarding creating reports in Excel.

It was pay day as well, so that made everything good!  ;D

I already did some online shopping for my groceries, and some in-store shopping for new flatware, steak knives and utensils for the kitchen.

;D

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 17, 2018, 07:50:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 15, 2018, 06:07:27 pm

I filled it with gas on Friday, and when I got home, it smelled like gas.  I thought that maybe station attendant spilled some gas on the car when he filled it up.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 16, 2018, 10:09:28 am

The whu' ...??

Does NJ still commonly have gas stations with attendants who fill up the customers' cars? I haven't seen one of those in literally decades.

Quote from: southendmd on August 16, 2018, 11:55:21 am

I'm sure Chuck can tell you why, but in NJ, apparently you are not allowed to pump your own gas!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 16, 2018, 12:12:20 pm

It's the law, or so I've heard. Being just across the river from Jersey, I've heard the law was made to protect jobs, but I'm sure Chuck can us whether that's true or not.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 16, 2018, 01:07:45 pm

Yes, it must be about protecting jobs. Self-pumping gas has been around in most places for decades and I've never heard of it being a big safety or environmental hazard.

Chuck, can you clear up the mystery?

Quote from: brian on August 16, 2018, 04:39:42 pm

It was one big change for me when I migrated. In Australia you almost always fill your own tank with petrol while in New Zealand you rarely have to do so, or often  I will put the nozzle into the tank as the attendant is busy and then s/he comes and takes over while I go in to the shop to pay.  One funny time was when I asked her to 'fill her up' and she asked me where my twang came from. The vowel 'i' is very different in Australia and NZ. Now I am careful to pronounce 'fill" the NZ way.

I had problems in Alaska because I had to put my postcode into the machine with the card and had to go into the office and the guy came out and only with great difficulty would he start the pump for me, I had to leave my card in the office. In Australia you sometimes have to put your card in first but mainly late at night in cities. There are unattended pumps in small country towns in NZ where  you put your card in first. Generally you fill then go in and pay. There are drive offs but they are rare enough to be reported in the paper and of course are recorded on CCTV so usually a stolen car.

At 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, New Jersey became the last state in the nation where drivers are not allowed to pump their own gasoline around the clock.

That is when Oregon, the only other holdover from the full-service era of the 1970s, loosened its restrictions. Its new law allows residents of most counties with fewer than 40,000 people to fuel up their cars themselves.

That leaves Jersey, only Jersey, with its dense tangle of highways and byways, its turnpike rest stops named for state luminaries and its status as the home of the first drive-in theater, as the sole state where it is illegal everywhere to fill your own tank 24 hours a day.

It is a distinction that makes Declan J. O’Scanlon Jr., a state lawmaker, spout frustration by the gallon.

“It’s ridiculous,” said Mr. O’Scanlon, a Republican assemblyman from Monmouth County who will soon take a seat in the State Senate. “If I want to pull in, get in and out quickly, I should be able to do so.”

Mr. O’Scanlon said that he frequently pumps his own gas, ignoring the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act of 1949, the statute that first forbade civilians from putting their grubby hands on the nozzle.

“I break the law in New Jersey on a regular basis,” he said. “Someone can come to my door and cuff me if they want.”

Two years ago in the Assembly, Mr. O’Scanlon was one of several legislators to sponsor a bill allowing self-service stations. It stalled.

One prominent opponent of the idea is the president of the State Senate, Stephen M. Sweeney, a Democrat, who remains immovable. In an emailed statement Friday, Mr. Sweeney said that he saw no good reason to change a system that worked.

“When we have winters like the one this year, I don’t see many men and women who want to pump their own gas,” he said. “It’s something that makes New Jersey a little more unique and the people of New Jersey like it that way.”

Polling and interviews suggest that the state’s natives agree. The actor Bobby Cannavale, who grew up in the state, said that it never bothers him, though he does forget every time he leaves and comes back, and has to be ushered back into his car by the attendant. He added that he sometimes gets nervous for a split second that he’ll never get his credit card back.

“You’re sitting in your car just handing a guy your credit card,” he said. “He can hand it to another guy in another car and you’re done.”

Chris Christie proposed self-serve gas during his gubernatorial campaign in 2009, but dropped the proposal because the negative response from the public was so ferocious. At a town hall-style meeting in 2016, he said that it was a gender issue, citing a poll that indicated that 78 percent of women in the state were only too happy to stay in their cars.

Ashley Koning, the director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University, said in an interview that the idea of pumping one’s own gas had never been broadly favorable in New Jersey.

“It’s kind of one of the third rails of state politics,” she said, noting that women and older people in particular enjoyed the service.

A December 2015 Rutgers-Eagleton poll found that almost three-quarters of the state’s residents preferred to have gas pumped for them, and that 84 percent of women preferred the service.

(article continues at the link below)

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/05/nyregion/new-jersey-gas-pump.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2018, 08:37:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 17, 2018, 07:50:03 pm

O'Scanlon: “If I want to pull in, get in and out quickly, I should be able to do so.”

 :laugh:  Most people want it to last at least a little while.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2018, 11:21:10 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2018, 08:37:27 pm

:laugh:  Most people want it to last at least a little while.  ;D

Dirty minds think alike!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 18, 2018, 02:27:00 pm

Thanks for clearing up the mystery, Chuck!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2018, 04:26:08 pm

You're welcome!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2018, 04:32:12 pm

So, is anyone doing anything interesting today?


Mom called me and told  me that her and dad's dryer has crapped out, so that means I'm doing laundry today instead of tomorrow.   First load is in the dryer now, and the next load is in the washer.

I also picked up my groceries today, and loaded them away.   I was working from home on Tuesday, so the apartment got cleaned that day, so I don't need to worry about that.

Mom and Dad also have Trenton visiting for his first overnight stay.  He's staying with mom and dad tonight, tomorrow night, and going home on Monday.   They are going to taking him to an amusement park tomorrow.  I will spend part of the day tomorrow doing cooking, so I have meals done for the week.   

I tried something new today,  mashed cauliflower.  It was pretty tasty, but it made the kitchen smell like cooked cauliflower.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 19, 2018, 09:42:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2018, 04:32:12 pm

I will spend part of the day tomorrow doing cooking, so I have meals done for the week. 

What do you make? One big thing that will last several days, or several smaller things, or ...?

Quote

I tried something new today,  mashed cauliflower.  It was pretty tasty, but it made the kitchen smell like cooked cauliflower.  :laugh:

I made that quite a bit in my low-carb days. When I eased up on my carb restrictions, I started throwing one small-to-medium potato in with a head of cauliflower to give it a little more body. Or as a compromise I might use a turnip, which is about midway between the two in starchiness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 19, 2018, 11:32:13 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 19, 2018, 09:42:28 am

What do you make? One big thing that will last several days, or several smaller things, or ...?

I tend to make a bunch of stuff that will get me through the week.  Example, today I'll make a bunch of meatballs.  I'll be able to use them in a sandwich or two, plus with a batch of ravioli.  I'll have enough ravioli for two meals, and I'll put some of the meatballs with them.

I also have some frozen meats from Omaha Steaks.  I'll cook up today two filet mignon and serve them with the mashed cauliflower.  I also have some brown rice I can make.  I am also thawing two hamburger patties to make and serve with the rice.

Lastly, I have some frozen chicken fried steak and I'll make one of them.

I also have some pre-cooked grilled chicken, which I'll mix into some salads.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 19, 2018, 02:20:06 pm

I often get rotisserie chickens and can get at least four meals out of them -- two from the wings, thighs and legs; one or two with chopped white meat; and then I boil the carcass, freeze the broth and use it for making soup or dried beans at a later time.

Considering a rotisserie chicken doesn't cost that much more than a raw one, it seems like a pretty good deal. They're not as good as home-roasted chicken, but they save you one big step.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2018, 10:17:11 pm

TGIF Bettermost Friends!

It was a busy week at work, my supervisor was out of the office Thursday and Friday, so I had to learn how to compile and run the reports she does weekly, so that I could have them ready for the Monday morning meeting.

I had to stay at work an extra hour or so to make sure everything was done, and I was glad when I was finally able to shut down the computer!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2018, 12:22:22 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2018, 10:17:11 pm

It was a busy week at work, my supervisor was out of the office Thursday and Friday, so I had to learn how to compile and run the reports she does weekly, so that I could have them ready for the Monday morning meeting.

So it seems I'm not the only one expected to do the boss' job when she's out of the office.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2018, 07:33:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2018, 12:22:22 am

So it seems I'm not the only one expected to do the boss' job when she's out of the office.

Oh, I'm sure that happens all over!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2018, 07:34:32 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

I'm cooking some dinner now, and happy that I have a short work week!  Monday is a holiday (Labor Day) but I took Friday and Tuesday off as well.

;D

Nice to have a mini vacation now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2018, 08:32:00 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

I hope everyone is doing well today!   Damn, it's been hot here in NJ the past few days.  It feels good to be home with the A/C on. 

Work has been busy the past few days, but I'm on top of everything, and I'll have everything done before I leave for my time away.  No big plans, just relax and do more stuff around the apartment, but I'm looking forward to it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 30, 2018, 10:25:57 am

Quote

Damn, it's been hot here in NJ the past few days.

Lucky you! It has been freezing here. Yesterday's high was 72, day before 70. I woke up to a 68-degree house and could hardly restrain myself from cranking up the furnace!

Maybe that cool air will be blowing your way soon.

Quote

It feels good to be home with the A/C on.

Don't you have AC at work?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 30, 2018, 11:40:21 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 30, 2018, 10:25:57 am

Lucky you! It has been freezing here. Yesterday's high was 72, day before 70. I woke up to a 68-degree house and could hardly restrain myself from cranking up the furnace!

Are you joking? A heater for 68'C. I needed to check 20'C  That is what I had here in London today and it was lovely and warm. Morning was 13'C quite comfortable a thin sweater. Back in Dunedin, we think it is warm if it goes over 18"C (65'F), the heaters only may come on below 14'C (58'F)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2018, 11:51:20 pm

Evening Bettermost friends!

;D

Holiday weekend is upon us.  I however,have started early!  I've taken tomorrow off, and Tuesday as well, so I will have a mini-vacation.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2018, 11:54:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 30, 2018, 10:25:57 am

Don't you have AC at work?  ???

Yes, we do.  That  day was a very hot day, so even with the A/C in the car it was not comfortable.  It was good to get into the apartment with the A/C on.

Quote from: brian on August 30, 2018, 11:40:21 am

Are you joking? A heater for 68'C. I needed to check 20'C  That is what I had here in London today and it was lovely and warm. Morning was 13'C quite comfortable a thin sweater. Back in Dunedin, we think it is warm if it goes over 18"C (65'F), the heaters only may come on below 14'C (58'F)

I'm waiting for cooler weather, not a friend of heat or humidity!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 31, 2018, 10:57:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2018, 11:54:13 pm

Yes, we do.  That  day was a very hot day, so even with the A/C in the car it was not comfortable.  It was good to get into the apartment with the A/C on.

The AC in my car is broken and I haven't bothered to get it fixed, even though the fix might be simple. Even when it worked I rarely used it. I just roll down the windows.

I figure, if I lasted for six summers in New Orleans, one of which I was pregnant, doing a job that required a lot of driving around, without car AC (my old Civic didn't even have it installed), I can probably get through a Minnesota summer.

That said, I don't drive around in the afternoons that much these days and on a couple of really hot days when I did go out, I started looking around for a Dairy Queen.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2018, 11:28:50 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://surprisse.com/muscards/view/2018/07/06/o02mebc4b3o7e491s17eobbuhmc6msdl.gif)

That is my extended weekend Happy Dance!  ;D

No real plans for the weekend, just to get some chores done, but it will be nice to have the time away from work!  Only plans for the weekend are to clean the apartment, do laundry, and pick up my groceries, which I ordered today, so I can get them this afternoon.

Today has been a good morning, relaxing and watching trashy tv.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2018, 11:32:36 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 31, 2018, 10:57:49 am

That said, I don't drive around in the afternoons that much these days and on a couple of really hot days when I did go out, I started looking around for a Dairy Queen.  ;D

Whenever someone mentions Dairy Queen, I'm reminded of a conversation I had with my late friend, Margaret.

She told me that when she was pregnant with one of her sons, her doctor told her that she should gain weight, but not overdo it, and should get exercise daily.   She lived a mile from her mother, so she would take a daily walk to her mother's home to visit, getting two miles of walking in a day.

However, at the half-mile point, there was a Dairy Queen, so she would get a small vanilla cone on the way to her mom's, and then get a small vanilla cone on her way home, which basically negated the walking.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 31, 2018, 03:51:22 pm

 :laugh:  I keep it to just one or two a summer. Always a small vanilla cone. The small vanilla cones are huge -- I can't imagine eating a large one.

I see the potential for some kind of joke there, but I'll just let you all make up your own.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2018, 10:34:11 am

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://surprisse.com/muscards/view/2018/07/06/o02mebc4b3o7e491s17eobbuhmc6msdl.gif)

I'm keeping the Carlton up until I go back to work on Wednesday.  LOL 

Slept in for the morning, and have some things to do online, and then it's time to clean this apartment!  I also plan to do some cooking for advance meals for the week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2018, 10:34:42 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 31, 2018, 03:51:22 pm

:laugh:  I keep it to just one or two a summer. Always a small vanilla cone. The small vanilla cones are huge -- I can't imagine eating a large one.

I see the potential for some kind of joke there, but I'll just let you all make up your own.

I shall refrain!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2018, 03:55:21 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


(http://surprisse.com/muscards/view/2018/07/06/o02mebc4b3o7e491s17eobbuhmc6msdl.gif)

One more day off.  I'm gonna miss being off, but I have more vacation time next month, so I can't complain.

Met friends yesterday to just hang out and go antiquing, so that was fun!

Bowling starts tonight too, and tonight is my team's night to supply the music, so I spent today burning the CDs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2018, 04:03:53 pm

Whatever became of your angel in the leather jacket?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2018, 11:15:21 pm

Oh, I still have him, Jeff!  I'll break him out again this week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2018, 08:00:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

The leather jacket magic angel is back!

It was a busy day today, but I hit the ground running, and stayed an hour over, but I manged to get about 95% of my stuff done.  :)

There's something about a leather jacket, isn't there, Jeff?   I mention you because you had asked where my angel gif was.    A while ago, DC Comics redesigned Superboy, and gave him a leather jacket and gloves, I thought it was a pretty cool looking costume.



(https://www.pngarts.com/files/2/Superboy-PNG-Pic.png)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2018, 10:09:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2018, 08:00:09 pm

The leather jacket magic angel is back!

It's nice to see the leather jacket magic angel again, but I don't know what to make of the redesigned Superboy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 06, 2018, 09:15:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2018, 08:00:09 pm

A while ago, DC Comics redesigned Superboy, and gave him a leather jacket and gloves, I thought it was a pretty cool looking costume.

Is Superboy Superman as a boy, or a whole different person?

His costume is cool, but I'm not loving the haircut. It looks almost alt-right. I presume Superboy is pretty apolitical, though.

Which makes me wonder. I haven't read a comic book in years. Are there people of color in comic books these days? I don't just mean as the superheroes themselves, but as the ordinary citizens they save and whatnot?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2018, 06:40:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

The weekend is nearly here!  ;D

Today at work was slower than yesterday, so anything that I wasn't able to get done yesterday, got done today.  Stopped at the store on the way home, and got a few things needed, and made it home before the rains came!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2018, 06:52:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 05, 2018, 10:09:41 pm

It's nice to see the leather jacket magic angel again, but I don't know what to make of the redesigned Superboy.

I think the new design is pretty cool.  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on September 06, 2018, 09:15:38 am

Is Superboy Superman as a boy, or a whole different person?

His costume is cool, but I'm not loving the haircut. It looks almost alt-right. I presume Superboy is pretty apolitical, though.

Which makes me wonder. I haven't read a comic book in years. Are there people of color in comic books these days? I don't just mean as the superheroes themselves, but as the ordinary citizens they save and whatnot?

as far as I know, Superboy is a clone of the original Superman.

as for people of color, yes there are people of color in the background, as well as secondary characters (aside from the heroes).

The first one to come to mind is Stevie Hunter.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d3/f1/10/d3f110a2579762368f03b8849ad4cba8.jpg)

Stevie is a former professional dancer, but an injury ended her dance career.  She became a dance teacher, and was teaching the newest X-man, Kitty Pryde as a student.

When villains came for Kitty, Stevie learned Kitty was an X-man, and became a close friend to Professor Xavier and his X-men.   She then began to teach his newest class of students, The New Mutants, using dance to help condition the students for battle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2018, 10:05:51 am

I agree about the haircut. I think it looks hideous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 07, 2018, 10:21:55 am

Italy ruined my taste for American ice cream. Nothing can compare with that wonderful gelato! Not even American-made gelato. There's just something so pasteurized tasting about American ice cream. . .blah!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 07, 2018, 11:30:21 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 07, 2018, 10:21:55 am

Italy ruined my taste for American ice cream. Nothing can compare with that wonderful gelato! Not even American-made gelato. There's just something so pasteurized tasting about American ice cream. . .blah!

The mention of gelato reminds me of a time my sons and I went to a gelato shop in Chicago. They were in line while I sat at a table and I noticed they were cracking up. They were watching a little kid who burst into tears when his mom brought his gelato over. He was upset because the servers had put a cookie on the top.  :laugh: :laugh:



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2018, 11:22:57 pm

TGIF Bettermost friends!

;D

Hope everyone is well!!!

No big plans for the weekend, just laundry.   

How did we get on the topic of gelato?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 08, 2018, 12:34:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 07, 2018, 11:22:57 pm

How did we get on the topic of gelato?

I think it sprang from the earlier mention of Dairy Queen.  :laugh:

I don't blame Lee for preferring gelato to DQ! But I'll gladly consume either, and everything in between.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 08, 2018, 07:23:17 pm

Makes sense to me!


and happy weekend Bettermost Friends!

Grey and rainy here, spent the day indoors.   It's almost like this day was made to mark the passing of the "unofficial" end of summer, and the soon to arrive official end of summer.

It's cool enough that I haven't used the A/C all day, and now have a fan in to get some fresh air into the place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 09, 2018, 09:55:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 08, 2018, 07:23:17 pm

Grey and rainy here, spent the day indoors.   It's almost like this day was made to mark the passing of the "unofficial" end of summer, and the soon to arrive official end of summer.

I hate that time. I never want summer to end.

Well, when I lived in New Orleans, I kind of did.  :laugh:  It's pretty hot there through October. I remember hearing ads on the car radio for "fallfests" when the temps were still in the 90s and visually it did not resemble fall in any way (the leaves don't turn colors there).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2018, 05:46:21 pm

I would hate that!  I like the cooler temps and change of seasons and leaves!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2018, 01:56:45 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

I ended up taking today off work.  I am signed on to my computer, and helping my coworkers, but told them it was going to be a day off and not a work from home day, in case I wanted to lay down and take a nap.

I didn't feel well at all, all day Sunday, and ended up going to bed at 7:30.  I managed to sleep (on and off) until 7am today.

I am feeling better and will be going back to work tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 16, 2018, 06:56:05 pm

hello Bettermost Friends!

;D

I hope that everyone has had a great weekend!    I didn't do much, but I'm ok with that!  I got some shopping done,  and laundry as well.

Right now, I intend to just relax for the rest of the night, and then just start the  whole week-long process all over again.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2018, 05:09:40 pm

hello Bettermost Friends!

I hope everyone is doing well!!

I had plans to get stuff done today, but I lost a chunk of the day.  My mom invited some cousins over for lunch, and I had planned on not attending, but mom called, and they were asking for me, so I quick got dressed presentably and went over.  I was there from 1:00 to 4:30.

I did manage to get some cleaning done today, and now that I'm home, I'll finish it up tonight.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 23, 2018, 09:45:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2018, 05:09:40 pm

I had plans to get stuff done today, but I lost a chunk of the day.  My mom invited some cousins over for lunch, and I had planned on not attending, but mom called, and they were asking for me, so I quick got dressed presentably and went over.  I was there from 1:00 to 4:30.

I did manage to get some cleaning done today, and now that I'm home, I'll finish it up tonight.

I suppose it depends on how you feel about your cousins, but lunch with family sounds a lot more fun than cleaning!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2018, 05:18:59 pm

Hiya Bettermost friends!

;D

Grey day today, but I'm ok with that.  It kinda gives me an "autumn" feeling  now.  Next weekend I'll be taking out my Halloween decorations, and putting them up on my windows.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 23, 2018, 09:45:38 am

I suppose it depends on how you feel about your cousins, but lunch with family sounds a lot more fun than cleaning!  :laugh:

Oh,  I like my cousins, and I had a good time.  I'm glad I went, but it was a last minute thing I didn't  plan for, so it threw off most of my plans.

I did manage to get my cleaning, shopping and laundry done, so I'm good now.  ;D

I also managed to get the washed dishes put away, and do some extra cleaning in the bathroom.   On Tuesday the super and maintenance company will be here, doing an inspection of the place, and making sure that the heating is working for the coming winter.   All I need to do tomorrow is some dusting, and everything will be done for when they come to inspect.

;D

The last few times he's come in, the super has commented on how clean my place is, and that he could eat off the floor.  I'm glad that he notes I'm keeping the place clean,  but a part of me thinks if that's what he thinks about my place, what do my neighbors' places look like?

???   LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 24, 2018, 09:33:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 23, 2018, 05:18:59 pm

if that's what he thinks about my place, what do my neighbors' places look like?

Probably a lot like mine did before I put it up for sale.  :laugh:

I hired a cleaning lady (actually a wife and husband) to do a deep cleaning of my whole house in preparation to sell. She was very nice and said she was "impressed" by how dusty it was under my bed!  :laugh: They got it cleaner than I've ever been able to do. Now I keep it clean enough at all times that if there's a showing (as there is this afternoon) I just have to quickly do some finishing touches and it's ready to go. (Part of the problem is that my son is living here, and he's even more of a slob than I am, but he's been pretty good about keeping things under control since I listed the house.)

The realtor at the open house yesterday seemed amazed at how clean my house was. I thought they had to be super clean for open houses!  He said, "Oh, you should see some of the places I've been to." I said, "Great, I won't work as hard next time!"  :laugh: But he assured me that cleaner houses sell faster, which of course makes sense.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 24, 2018, 02:35:29 pm

I remember how horrible it was keeping my house tidy when I sold it. Thankfully it was only about 3 weeks and that was nearly 9 years ago now. I am glad no-one is going to inspect my house. I put in an effort if I have visitors but that is only a few times each year. My suitcase is still lying on the floor of my bedroom and I have been home a week. I took out everything that needed washing but only did a little bit of ironing so a lot of clothes are lying on the beds in the spare room. I did work in the garden as it was lovely weather over the weekend but it turned cold and wet on Sunday afternoon and they forecast snow for yesterday (did not eventuate). I planned to do some ironing yesterday but none happened. I did go to the movies on Sunday afternoon and to a piano recital last night. I have a piano and violin recital tonight and am going walking with my group who I have not seen for over 8 weeks this morning. It seems to be fine but bitterly cold. Perhaps tomorrow. I wipe down the kitchen and bathroom sink areas but see little point in doing much else. Fortunately there does not seem to be as much dust here as in Australia, I guess it is the milder, wetter climate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 24, 2018, 04:01:29 pm

Quote from: brian on September 24, 2018, 02:35:29 pm

Fortunately there does not seem to be as much dust here as in Australia, I guess it is the milder, wetter climate.

That could be. I should add, though, that I hadn't swept under my bed for about eight years.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2018, 06:58:05 pm

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

Well, we made it through Monday!  ;D

Home later than usual, but I'm here now, and dinner is in the oven.  ;D

Quote from: brian on September 24, 2018, 02:35:29 pm

I remember how horrible it was keeping my house tidy when I sold it. Thankfully it was only about 3 weeks and that was nearly 9 years ago now. I am glad no-one is going to inspect my house. I put in an effort if I have visitors but that is only a few times each year. My suitcase is still lying on the floor of my bedroom and I have been home a week. I took out everything that needed washing but only did a little bit of ironing so a lot of clothes are lying on the beds in the spare room. I did work in the garden as it was lovely weather over the weekend but it turned cold and wet on Sunday afternoon and they forecast snow for yesterday (did not eventuate). I planned to do some ironing yesterday but none happened. I did go to the movies on Sunday afternoon and to a piano recital last night. I have a piano and violin recital tonight and am going walking with my group who I have not seen for over 8 weeks this morning. It seems to be fine but bitterly cold. Perhaps tomorrow. I wipe down the kitchen and bathroom sink areas but see little point in doing much else. Fortunately there does not seem to be as much dust here as in Australia, I guess it is the milder, wetter climate.

I usually don't get company often, so there are times that the apartment can get very cluttered.  Then I reach a point where I say "I can't take it anymore!"   and I go on a cleaning frenzy.   I'm very happy with the way the place looks now, I"m gonna have to work harder to keep it this way.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 24, 2018, 04:01:29 pm

That could be. I should add, though, that I hadn't swept under my bed for about eight years.  :laugh:

I don't vacuum under the bed, I have stuff stored there.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 25, 2018, 09:33:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2018, 06:58:05 pm

I don't vacuum under the bed, I have stuff stored there.  :laugh:

I do too, although dust still gets down there. Also, a friend told me that putting stuff under your bed is bad feng shui.

 :o  ::)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 25, 2018, 06:01:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 25, 2018, 09:33:57 am

I do too, although dust still gets down there. Also, a friend told me that putting stuff under your bed is bad feng shui.

 :o  ::)  :laugh:

:laugh:   When you have limited space, you make do!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:26:26 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:28:32 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:30:42 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:31:19 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:32:56 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:35:28 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 26, 2018, 03:41:03 pm

Hope you'll find these pics inspirational for things to store under your bed, Chuckie!




I also found this bedlinen for you:


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It's right up your alley!
Goes so well with your bathroom!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2018, 09:04:33 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!

Happy hump day, and down hill now to the weekend!

;D

Work has been going well, and even with all the changes, I've managed to stay on top of everything.  ;D


Sonja, I have no more room under the bed, so your suggestions will have to have to go unused.

As for the bedding, I think I'll keep the gore to the bathroom.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 27, 2018, 05:42:19 pm

Hey c'mon! They are all good suggestions! So so you!

I esp think the bedding is a must for you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 27, 2018, 08:34:32 pm

Buy it for yourself, and then you can think of me!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 28, 2018, 09:14:27 pm

Hello Bettermost Friends!


;D

Happy Friday!  Happy pay day!  for me, at least! ;D


The heating inspection for my apartment took place, so I had to have the apartment clean for it.  Side benefit means I already have a clean apartment, and can focus on other things!

I plan on taking down the blinds, and cleaning them, and then cleaning the windows.  I also need to get my groceries, and put the Halloween stuff up on my newly clean windows. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 29, 2018, 01:46:40 pm

Hiya Bettermost Friends!

I hope that everyone is good today!  ;D

I got up earlier than usual for a weekend, and already went out and got the shopping done and put away.   Had some lunch (pulled pork sandwich and a side of mashed cauliflower), did some light cleaning in the apartment, and will be going out for a walk, and then to pick some stuff at the drug store.

Then, it's time to clean the blinds and windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2018, 06:55:03 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Busy but good weekend.

I did some light cleaning, got the windows done,  bills paid, put up my Halloween decorations, did the laundry and grocery shopping. 

I already have shopping I need to do next weekend.  ::)   My microwave broke today, so I need a new one, but can't get it until next Saturday.  I would get rid of the old one now, just to have it out of the apartment, but the time still works on it, so I'm using that when I cook.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2018, 09:53:35 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

It was a busy day today at work.   Conference calls and meetings from 8:00am to noon,  then client requests, emails, phone calls, and general work, but managed to get it done and leave work on time.

Then a walk in the park after work.

Catching up online now, and made meals ahead of time to take for lunch during the week, so I don't have to spend money.

Speaking of not spending money, the microwave that I spoke about yesterday that was broken, is now working again.

 ??? ??? ???

Not sure what happened, but either way, less to spend this weekend.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2018, 06:19:23 pm

Hello Bettermost friends!

Another busy day at work.  I have one client who is causing me fits right now.  LOL   Hopefully, I'll have what I need to finish their request.

Bowling night tonight.  Fingers crossed for strikes!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2018, 06:32:57 pm

TGIF Bettermost friends!

;D

Does anyone have good plans for the weekend?

We were told that we could leave early today, so I got to shut down and leave at 3:00 today.  I met up with my friend Tina, and we went for a walk through the park after work.

Time for some dinner, and then relaxing.

Tomorrow my town is having their annual Harvest Fest, I may drop by and walk around, perhaps take a few pics.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 05, 2018, 09:23:00 pm

I'm sorry, I should know this, Chuck, but what is your town again?

For some reason I keep picturing you living in a more urban area than in a town that would have a Harvest Fest. That sounds fun, though! Especially if it's nice out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 11:38:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Long weekend has finally arrived!  ;D   

Just did some light cleaning in the apartment, and then I need to run to the bank, and then if I can, I will go to the Harvest Fest in town.   It's a bit of a dreary day here, grey skies and maybe a drizzle.  I'm not sure of that, but I think I saw cars using their wipers.  If it is drizzling, that's too bad.  It will probably keep people away from the fest, and the town only has it for one day.

Sunday will be the usual laundry day, and then Monday shall be relaxing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 11:45:48 am

Quote from: serious crayons on October 05, 2018, 09:23:00 pm

I'm sorry, I should know this, Chuck, but what is your town again?

For some reason I keep picturing you living in a more urban area than in a town that would have a Harvest Fest. That sounds fun, though! Especially if it's nice out.

Hiya Katy!  I do live in a more urban area, I'm only about 45 minutes away from NYC.  I joke each year, wondering why the town has a "Harvest Fest" when we don't harvest anything.

:laugh:

If it's similar to prior fests, there will be carnival rides for kids, some booths that sell autumn and Halloween decorations and arts and crafts,  carnival food like hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes and deep fried oreos,  face painting for kids, and then further down the local restaurants will have tables outside for people to sit and eat and drink, and a stage will be set up for live music.

If I go, I'll take some pics and post them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 06, 2018, 03:44:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 11:45:48 am

If it's similar to prior fests, there will be carnival rides for kids, some booths that sell autumn and Halloween decorations and arts and crafts,  carnival food like hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes and deep fried oreos,  face painting for kids, and then further down the local restaurants will have tables outside for people to sit and eat and drink, and a stage will be set up for live music.

If I go, I'll take some pics and post them.

Pix would be good!

So is your town a particular community in an area consisting of urban communities that sort of merged together into one big urban area? My experience of NJ is pretty much limited to the bus ride from NYC to the Newark airport, and once a drive through rural NJ, which I assume is where the Garden State moniker came from.

Sort of the way Los Angeles has Santa Monica and Burbank and Hollywood and Laurel Canyon and so on -- separate communities that make up a whole?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:10:50 pm

I'm  not sure about that.   The area I live in are a bunch of unrelated towns, that are pretty urban do to their proximity to NYC and Newark airport.

Although there is a section of Bloomfield that calls themselves "Brookdale", but it's the same zip code as Bloomfield.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:17:14 pm

Here are some pics of the Harvest Fest that took place in my town today.  It happens every year, even though we don't actually harvest anything.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:18:38 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:20:08 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:21:29 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:23:24 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:24:46 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:25:48 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2018, 06:27:33 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 07, 2018, 11:02:07 am

Thanks for posting those, Chuck! Now I have a better idea of your community. I think equivalent Midwestern festivals have many of those same attractions, but usually in a less urban setting.

Can you walk to do all your regular errands?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2018, 06:35:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's pretty humid here in NJ today.  After not using it for a few days, I have the A/C on to cool off the apartment.

Some shopping got done, and the laundry as well.   Rest of the evening is for relaxing, and tomorrow I'm off work!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 07, 2018, 06:36:37 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 07, 2018, 11:02:07 am

Thanks for posting those, Chuck! Now I have a better idea of your community. I think equivalent Midwestern festivals have many of those same attractions, but usually in a less urban setting.

Can you walk to do all your regular errands?

No,  unfortunately.  I don't have a grocery store within walking distance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 08, 2018, 04:20:41 pm

Happy Columbus Day, Chuck! Banker's holiday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 08, 2018, 04:26:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Bank holiday for me, so I spent the day at home relaxing.  ;D

It's a cloudy day today, with some rain going on, so it's a good day to stay home.

Having today off also means it's a short work week.  That's always a bonus!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2018, 05:56:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It has been raining here  all day!  Damn!

Tomorrow is my pay day, which is good, as I have shopping I need to do!  :laugh:

Time to start dinner, hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2018, 10:14:47 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yesterday was a bit of an odd day at work.  I got there at the usual time (8:00) and thankfully finished with all my time-sensitive stuff by 9:00 because at about 9:15 the power suddenly went out.  We lost everything:  access to our server, our shared drives, the intranet and internet, our email and phones.  Power was not successfully restored until 11:30.

Once power was restored, I was able to get back to work, and thankfully it was a slow day, so I didn't have a lot of requests waiting for me to complete. 


Nothing special last night, but I have to go out and get some shopping done.  I need to pick up my groceries, get to Omaha Steak store, check out the Halloween store, and then off to shop for a suit jacket.  I have a wedding to attend on the 20th, and then a work function in November that I can wear it to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 13, 2018, 10:51:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2018, 10:14:47 am

Nothing special last night, but I have to go out and get some shopping done.  I need to pick up my groceries, get to Omaha Steak store, check out the Halloween store, and then off to shop for a suit jacket.  I have a wedding to attend on the 20th, and then a work function in November that I can wear it to.

Don't you have enough Halloween decor already?  ???

I have a box of the same stuff I've used for 20 years. It includes at least one or two ghosts my kids made by drawing faces with Sharpies on a piece of white sheet and wrapping it around a Styrofoam ball. It includes a McDonald's french fries costume my younger son wore when he was two, when it went to his ankles. We sometimes still wear it, though now it fits more like a collar.

I usually put a few things up at about 5 p.m. on Halloween: one of the ghosts, a blinking plastic jack-o-lantern, a light-up white plastic skeleton. Voila!

I haven't carved a pumpkin for a few years, though I usually at least get a pumpkin and set it on the porch. Come to think of it, I was invited to an event today where I could get a free pumpkin.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2018, 02:46:39 pm

Oh, I have plenty of Halloween stuff.  I needed stuff for a costume for two parties I'm going to, as well as my bowling league's Halloween party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 13, 2018, 04:59:03 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 13, 2018, 02:46:39 pm

Oh, I have plenty of Halloween stuff.  I needed stuff for a costume for two parties I'm going to, as well as my bowling league's Halloween party.

So what are you thinking?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2018, 05:44:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's definitely October here.  Very cool and grey today.  It just barely got over 61 today, and I actually had the heat on for a bit, just to take the chill out of the apartment.

Go the laundry done, and now it's time to get some cooking done for dinner and lunches during the week.  ;D

I got a Lakeside Collection catalog in the mail this weekend, and I found some stuff for Trenton for his birthday and Christmas.  ;D   I also got ideas for my niece, Shana and her boyfriend, Derek. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2018, 05:47:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 13, 2018, 04:59:03 pm

So what are you thinking?

it had to be something relatively cheap and easy, as I'll be wearing it bowling, so I wanted something that I wouldn't care if it got ruined or stained.

I'm going to get an over-sized T-shirt that should go down to my knees, and cut the sleeves off, so it looks like a tunic of sorts.   I got brown cuffs for my wrists, and a gold rope for a belt.  The topper is a hat to put on that looks like snakes, so I will be "Mandusa".

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 15, 2018, 10:02:42 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 14, 2018, 05:47:08 pm

I'm going to get an over-sized T-shirt that should go down to my knees, and cut the sleeves off, so it looks like a tunic of sorts.   I got brown cuffs for my wrists, and a gold rope for a belt.  The topper is a hat to put on that looks like snakes, so I will be "Mandusa".

 :laugh: I had never heard that term and had to look it up. Good one!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2018, 06:05:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yup, I was taken to that point today.

Thankfully, after the incident, she was "stressed" and went out to lunch, so I was able to cool off.  :laugh:

Friday can't come soon enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2018, 06:53:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 18, 2018, 06:05:01 pm

Friday can't come soon enough!

Really. This afternoon I reminded myself to put up my "Out of Office" message on Outlook for my vacation before I left the office, and then I thought, "Oh, wait. It's only Thursday!"  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2018, 06:26:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yup!  Friday finally got here!  ;D

I have a wedding to go to tomorrow, and this weekend is the Skate America competition!  ;D   I'm happy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2018, 06:26:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2018, 06:53:15 pm

Really. This afternoon I reminded myself to put up my "Out of Office" message on Outlook for my vacation before I left the office, and then I thought, "Oh, wait. It's only Thursday!"  :laugh:

Well, that would be one way to avoid work for an extra day!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2018, 06:50:46 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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and another weekend has come and gone. 

I had a busy weekend, with a wedding to go to on Saturday, and chores to do on Sunday.  Thankfully, I was able to juggle the schedule around and see the Skate America competition.  However, it wasn't broadcast on TV, so I had to register for an account on NBCSports.com/gold.   Once I did that, I was able to stream the events on my computer.

I'm also a member of GoldenSkates.com, a forum for figure skating fans, so I was able to chat with other fans while watching the event.

The wedding on Saturday was fun!  It was for my friends Mead (the president of my bowling league) and his partner Michael.  They have been together for 25 years and planning to throw a 25th anniversary party.  On a whim Mead proposed to Mike, and he accepted, so they had a wedding reception instead!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 22, 2018, 08:18:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 22, 2018, 06:50:46 am

The wedding on Saturday was fun!  It was for my friends Mead (the president of my bowling league) and his partner Michael.  They have been together for 25 years and planning to throw a 25th anniversary party.  On a whim Mead proposed to Mike, and he accepted, so they had a wedding reception instead!

Nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2018, 11:35:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is doing well today!  ;D

I am on "Staycation" for the rest of the week, and I enjoyed sleeping in today.  :)  Now I'm just relaxing and watching trashy TV.   It's a nice day out, so I'll be leaving for a walk in the park later.

One thing I want to do is drive around and look for houses that have A LOT done for Halloween, and take some pics of them.

Bowling night tonight, so fingers crossed for strikes!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 23, 2018, 08:30:49 pm

I just started a new full-time job this week (as opposed to the two part-time jobs I've had in recent years). I was working part-time as a newspaper reporter and part-time as a copywriter. Now I'll be FT newspaper reporter. I'm looking forward to the extra money. But already in the first two days I've discovered a problem with working full time: You have to work full time.

My previous jobs added up to FT hours (more or less) but were so flexible that I could work from home, take my dog on a walk at the nicest time of the day, run to the store, throw in a load of laundry ...

It's now just getting dark as I leave work. And getting kind of chilly for dog-walking after dark. And by "chilly" I mean 40s. So chilliness has only just begun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2018, 04:20:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!!

I'm really enjoying my time off this week.

In fact, I'm getting to something I've been wanting to do, but haven't had the time to.   I'm organizing all my pics that are on my computer, and I'm also downloading all the pics I've uploaded to my various PhotoBucket accounts.  Once I finish with everything, I'm going to store copies on my external hard drive.

I also intend to upload everything to one main PB account, which I have opted to pay for, so if anything disappears from an unpaid account, I can replace the link with a valid one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2018, 04:21:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 23, 2018, 08:30:49 pm

I just started a new full-time job this week (as opposed to the two part-time jobs I've had in recent years). I was working part-time as a newspaper reporter and part-time as a copywriter. Now I'll be FT newspaper reporter. I'm looking forward to the extra money. But already in the first two days I've discovered a problem with working full time: You have to work full time.

My previous jobs added up to FT hours (more or less) but were so flexible that I could work from home, take my dog on a walk at the nicest time of the day, run to the store, throw in a load of laundry ...

It's now just getting dark as I leave work. And getting kind of chilly for dog-walking after dark. And by "chilly" I mean 40s. So chilliness has only just begun.

Oh yeah, the chilliness is just beginning.  It will only get colder from here on out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2018, 01:14:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Still enjoying my "stay-cation", however, I am occasionally looking at work related emails.  LOL   I just HATE going back to work after a week off, and seeing 200 emails just waiting for me to deal with, so I'm opening my laptop and reviewing my inbox.  Anything that I don't need, I'm deleting right away.  Anything that needs a reply, I'm either taking care of it, or forwarding it to my coworkers to handle.

Was out of the apartment early today, got some shopping done, grabbed the last item I needed for my cheap Halloween costume, and grabbed a slightly heavy jacket to wear in the mornings when it's cooler.

Plan to do grocery shopping tomorrow, and maybe get laundry done as well.  I usually do both of those things on the weekend, but the weather for the upcoming weekend is looking bad, so I think I'll get them done early.  I don't want to be out in the rain trying to juggle groceries or freshly dried laundry.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2018, 08:53:31 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF Bettermost Friends.

;D

My "Staycation" is over after today.   Oh well, all good things come to an end.  I shouldn't complain, I have time off in November (Thanksgiving) and one more week off in December.

I'm not sure if we have Veteran's Day off this year.  It falls on a Sunday this year, and I don't think the bank will "observe" the holiday on Monday.  Traditionally Veteran's Day is honored on the day it falls.   If that is the case, I'll get what's called a "floating holiday", so I can use it any day I want.

I plan to be busy today.  Our area is scheduled to get some bad weather this weekend, so I don't want to be out in it.  I'll be getting my groceries today, and doing my laundry.  I'll still go visit mom and dad on Sunday, but I won't want to be carrying freshly dried laundry out in the rain.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2018, 01:51:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 26, 2018, 08:53:31 am

[I'm not sure if we have Veteran's Day off this year.  It falls on a Sunday this year, and I don't think the bank will "observe" the holiday on Monday.  Traditionally Veteran's Day is honored on the day it falls.   If that is the case, I'll get what's called a "floating holiday", so I can use it any day I want.

This morning I noticed a sign posted in my local Wells Fargo branch that indicated the bank would be closed Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 26, 2018, 04:59:16 pm

Thanks Jeff.  I'll have to check and see what is happening at my bank when I get back to work on Monday.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 29, 2018, 08:18:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Today was a good day back to work, thankfully!  I was able to get to work on time, get caught up with everything, and finish and leave on time.

Weekend was fun, saw friends on Saturday for a Halloween party.  This month also started the Grand Prix of Figure Skating, so I've been getting caught up with the current crop of skaters.  One skater I'm following now is 17 year old Starr Andrews.


Starr caught internet fame very quickly, when (as a 7 year old) a video of her skating to Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" set the internet on fire, eventually getting more than 50 million views.

Last season was as breakthrough for her.  Her first year on the senior circuit, she finished 7th in the United States at the National Championships.  One of the things that makes it remarkable is that she is not living with her parents, due to her mother's medical condition.  Starr's mother has cardiac microvascular disease, and to date has survived a dozen heart attacks.  She says her goal is to stay healthy enough to see Starr achieve her dreams.

The video below is Starr's breakthrough performance at the US Nationals in 2018.  As the commentators state in the video, Starr is skating to her own singing.  Her reaction after the program, and when she is greeted by her coach touched a lot of people.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08pCoYCSlAw&t=311s[/youtube]

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Post by: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2018, 09:03:43 pm

Awesome! I'm watching "I, Tonya" tonight.

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Post by: serious crayons on October 30, 2018, 08:18:53 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2018, 09:03:43 pm

Awesome! I'm watching "I, Tonya" tonight.

Good movie!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2018, 06:33:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

Mischief night tonight!  Y'all best behave yourselves!

I'm going out, but because it's my league's bowling night, and Halloween party.  I most likely won't stay long, but I'll be there.  I have some Halloween cakes I got at the local bakery done up to look like a witch and the slasher from the Scream movies.

Should be fun!

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2018, 06:34:37 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 29, 2018, 09:03:43 pm

Awesome! I'm watching "I, Tonya" tonight.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 30, 2018, 08:18:53 am

Good movie!

I must admit, I've never seen it, and from what I've been told by figure skating fans who have, that it would annoy me, so I haven't watched it.  I've heard the performances are good!

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Post by: serious crayons on October 31, 2018, 09:46:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 30, 2018, 06:34:37 pm

I must admit, I've never seen it, and from what I've been told by figure skating fans who have, that it would annoy me, so I haven't watched it.  I've heard the performances are good!

What do they say you'd find annoying? Have they spotted inaccurate details, or are they annoyed by Tonya Harding, or ... ?  ???

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2018, 06:40:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Halloween!


It was a quiet day at work, and I was able to get caught up on some reports that I wasn't able to do last week, because I was on "staycation".

Before I left to go home, I remembered to flip the calendar over, so that I have it showing as November.  ;D   Don't forget, this weekend we "fall back".

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2018, 08:04:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 31, 2018, 09:46:52 am

What do they say you'd find annoying? Have they spotted inaccurate details, or are they annoyed by Tonya Harding, or ... ?  ???

I understand that the movie is "dramatic" and not 100% accurate, and supposed to make Tonya a person you sympathize with, but there are details in the film (from what I've been told or read online) that are just really inaccurate.

I'm sure there are people who would say I am biased, as a Nancy Kerrigan fan, but before I followed Nancy I was still a skating fan.

The movie allows Tonya to tell the narrative that judges didn't "like" her and therefore, she had no chance at a gold medal, or other medals either.   Actually, Tonya has a nice collection of medals.  She has one US National gold, and two US National bronze medals.  At Skate Japan she won a bronze and a silver.  At Skate America she won a bronze, a silver, and two golds.  Finally, at World Championships in 1991, she was awarded a silver medal.

Tonya was her own worst enemy.  After she won the US Gold and World silver (1991), she cut back her training time and kept changing coaches.  She got to the 1992 Olympics under-trained and fell on her jumps.  In the 1993 season she cut back on her training even more, and was out of shape, to the point that commentator Scott Hamilton commented on how out of shape she was for competition.  On top of that, she had asthma, but smoked frequently.

Also, in the movie they have a courtroom scene, where the judge tells her she will be banned from skating, and she appeals to the judge, it goes something like this:

"You're never gonna let me skate again? I'd rather do jail time. Please... They only got 18 months. They got 18 months. I will do that. You can't... Your Honor. I don't have an education. All I know is skating. - That's all I know. - And I... I'm no one If I can't skate. I'm not... I mean, I'm not some monster. I just... I'm trying to do the best in what I know how to. You're give me a... It's like you are giving me a life sentence. You can't... do that. You can't... please. Please! Just send me to jail and then I can still skate! Just send me to jail and then I can still skate!"

None of that shit ever happened.  Tonya plead guilty, so she knew what the conditions of the plea was when she accepted it, there was no 'surprise' of her being banned.  Washington Post was in the courtroom when the judged handed this down to Tonya.  The only thing she said to the judge was:  "I'd just like to say I'm really sorry that I interfered."

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Post by: serious crayons on October 31, 2018, 10:57:45 pm

Thanks for the thorough reply, Chuck! That might be the longest post I've ever seen you write!  :laugh:

To me, someone who knows little about the real story or about skating in general, your criticisms seem fair. Her speech to the judge in the movie, if not accurate, does seem like typical biopic dramatization to show how much skating meant to Tonya and how huge a blow this was to her. (Er, so to speak. A literal blow to Nancy too, of course.) But as I recall the movie does not portray her as being undertrained and out of shape, which seems like it could, and maybe should, be part of the story, so good point.

The  most informative thing about the movie for me -- assuming it's accurate -- is that Tonya knew nothing about the plan to attack Nancy, that the attack was carried out by some moronic goons her idiot husband hired. He's kind of the villain of the film. I don't know what's true or not about that, but it does portray her as an innocent victim of other people's idiocy.

I also liked it because I'm interested in the class dynamics -- the idea that Tonya had a special struggle because she was sort of from "the wrong side of the tracks" in a sport that usually attracts more affluent people.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 01, 2018, 06:34:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 31, 2018, 10:57:45 pm

I also liked it because I'm interested in the class dynamics -- the idea that Tonya had a special struggle because she was sort of from "the wrong side of the tracks" in a sport that usually attracts more affluent people.

I was going to go into that too, but I didn't because I'm not sure how the movie portrayed Nancy Kerrigan.

The general public has a belief that Tonya was from the "wrong side of the tracks" and that Nancy was from this affluent family.   That narrative worked better in the media for the story.

The fact of the matter is that Nancy's family struggled for her to skate.  Nancy took her classes at high school, and worked a part time job to help with the expenses.  Her mother had no job,  because she is legally blind.  Her father worked three jobs so that they would have enough money for Nancy's skating costs.  He was also the one who would come in to the rink with Nancy (pre-dawn) and use the Zamboni to smooth the ice so she could start her practice.

Nancy and her family were better off than Tonya's, that's undeniable, but they were far from "comfortable" or "affluent".

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Post by: serious crayons on November 02, 2018, 09:09:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 01, 2018, 06:34:04 pm

I was going to go into that too, but I didn't because I'm not sure how the movie portrayed Nancy Kerrigan.

The general public has a belief that Tonya was from the "wrong side of the tracks" and that Nancy was from this affluent family.   That narrative worked better in the media for the story.

The fact of the matter is that Nancy's family struggled for her to skate.  Nancy took her classes at high school, and worked a part time job to help with the expenses.  Her mother had no job,  because she is legally blind.  Her father worked three jobs so that they would have enough money for Nancy's skating costs.  He was also the one who would come in to the rink with Nancy (pre-dawn) and use the Zamboni to smooth the ice so she could start her practice.

Nancy and her family were better off than Tonya's, that's undeniable, but they were far from "comfortable" or "affluent".

That's a fair criticism of the media in general, I think. That rich Nancy/poor Tonya was my general impression of what I read back when it happened. The movie, however, doesn't focus much on Nancy's background, so it probably wasn't as guilty of it -- at least concerning Nancy specifically.

The movie does portray the skating world as being somewhat affluent, but also polite and proper and a bit snooty, whereas Tonya smoked and was working class and her mother was weird and rude and profane, etc., which, according to the film, made Tonya always somewhat of an outsider.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2018, 10:17:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Make sure you go out and vote tomorrow!!!

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Post by: serious crayons on November 05, 2018, 11:10:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2018, 10:17:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.

Make sure you go out and vote tomorrow!!!

I voted last Tuesday! Walked right in, quick, no line -- in fact, I chatted a bit with the people behind the counter. I even got a sticker!

I used to vote in mid-afternoon and even THEN there were often lines at my polling place. Now I'm working full time so I thought, with all of the excitement, I'd better not risk waiting.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2018, 12:03:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Election Day!

I got up early, voted, and then went to work.   It started out as a quiet day, and then it got busier, as I had to help my coworker with her stuff.

::)

Now, to see if the same thing happens  tomorrow.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2018, 08:07:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

Work was a little on the busy side, but I got everything done and was able to leave at the usual time.     Met my friend Tina after work and walked in the park, and now I'm home for the night.

On Friday we're having a pot luck luncheon, so that means I'll be doing baking/cooking on Thursday.   I'm making a "beef-a-roni" type of dish.  Elbow macaroni and ground beef, but instead of a tomato sauce, I'm going to use an alfredo sauce.

I'm also making some buffalo chicken dip and have tortilla chips for it.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2018, 03:14:47 pm

hello Bettermost Friends!

Weekend is here!  ;D

I will have a bit of a busy weekend.  Right now I'm relaxing, but I need to get the apartment cleaned, as my supervisor from work is coming over on Monday. 

We have a project we need to work on before we go on a trip to Rhode Island for a meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.  I will get laundry done Sunday, pack a bag for the trip on Tuesday.

The week after, my coworker (Pamela) is away for a family trip to Tennessee for Thanksgiving, so I'll be handling all the work that week.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2018, 07:53:57 pm

hello Bettermost Friends!


Sunday evening, and I've been busy!   My supervisor will be coming over tomorrow about 9:00, so we can go out and get our "NJ" stuff.  We're going to a business meeting in Rhode Island on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Groups from different states were asked to bring something that your state is known for, to put into goodie bags.

We are putting together brown paper lunch bags that will each have one Jersey apple, some blueberries, and a fresh Jersey bagel.

We originally thought it would be funny to put in the ingredients for a "typical" Jersey breakfast, which would've been a fresh Jersey bagel, and a package of pork roll/Taylor Ham.  After some thought, we realized the pork roll would need to be refrigerated, and may not be appetizing if left out all day without refrigeration, so we opted for the apple and blueberries.

Side benefit of Sacha coming here tomorrow for that, it means the apartment is very clean now!  LOL

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Post by: serious crayons on November 12, 2018, 11:26:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 11, 2018, 07:53:57 pm

We are putting together brown paper lunch bags that will each have one Jersey apple, some blueberries, and a fresh Jersey bagel.

Does a Jersey bagel differ from a NY bagel? When I lived in NYC I loved H & H bagels. They're the only bagels I'd ever eat untoasted.

The original H & H stores have closed since then and reopened under new ownership, so I don't know if they're still as good.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2018, 04:54:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It was a busy day today!!!   I met with Sacha at 9:00, and we were off!  Drove to a farm to get the fresh picked apples, then to a supermarket that sells jumbo-sized blueberries, and then stopped at a deli to get lunch, and finally a bagel stop to grab 70 bagels.   

We had a quick lunch, and then spent the rest of the afternoon doing an assembly line, loading 70 brown lunch bags with one bagel, one apple, and one 8 oz cup of blueberries.

Sacha has just left for the day, and now it's time to relax a bit!

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2018, 04:58:01 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 12, 2018, 11:26:00 am

Does a Jersey bagel differ from a NY bagel? When I lived in NYC I loved H & H bagels. They're the only bagels I'd ever eat untoasted.

The original H & H stores have closed since then and reopened under new ownership, so I don't know if they're still as good.

To my knowledge, the only difference is the water used at the locations.  :laugh:

However, I've been told by people who left the state and come back that both pizza and bagels in other places "suck" compared to NJ and NY pizza and bagels.

here are some of the blueberries and bagels.


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Post by: CellarDweller on November 12, 2018, 05:00:06 pm

more bagels, and the apples.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2018, 05:17:54 pm

Quite an operation! I hope you bought extra, so you could eat some!

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 12, 2018, 05:32:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 12, 2018, 04:58:01 pm

To my knowledge, the only difference is the water used at the locations.  :laugh:

However, I've been told by people who left the state and come back that both pizza and bagels in other places "suck" compared to NJ and NY pizza and bagels.

https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Water+bagel (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Water+bagel)

If you scroll down and check out the periodical references, one says something about a "true"water bagel not having any egg in the dough, but I can't vouch for that.

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Post by: serious crayons on November 12, 2018, 09:55:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 12, 2018, 04:58:01 pm

However, I've been told by people who left the state and come back that both pizza and bagels in other places "suck" compared to NJ and NY pizza and bagels.

I think you'd get an argument about the pizza from both Chicago and Italy, but I don't think there's any question about the bagels.

They have bagel chains here that are OK, but they're no H & H. I can't vouch for any other bagels in either NY or NJ, but I assume they're superior.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 12, 2018, 05:32:23 pm

If you scroll down and check out the periodical references, one says something about a "true"water bagel not having any egg in the dough, but I can't vouch for that.

Bagged bagels in the grocery store dairy case are specifically labeled "egg" as opposed to plain, so I assume the plain ones don't have egg. I prefer the egg ones, myself.

With cream cheese and lox. And maybe some capers, a squeeze of lemon and chopped hard-boiled egg.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2018, 11:17:37 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 12, 2018, 09:55:40 pm

With cream cheese and lox. And maybe some capers, a squeeze of lemon and chopped hard-boiled egg.

You forgot chives!

EDelMar and I were only in New Jersey for a bit on my last trip but he insisted on dropping by a local bakery and picking up some cupcakes. I thought it strange because he had never expressed an interest in cupcakes before. I got a red velvet one. It was delicious.

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Post by: Shakesthecoffecan on November 13, 2018, 05:18:57 pm

He can be surprising like that.

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Post by: serious crayons on November 13, 2018, 10:21:48 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2018, 11:17:37 am

You forgot chives!

[*slaps forehead*]

Actually one of my easiest yet well-performing appetizers combines those ingredients, except that instead of bagels (sorry, Chuck and NYC) I use tortilla wraps and cut them into those little spiral disk things. Dill instead of chives, but chives would be good, or even finely chopped red onion. And I've never used chopped eggs in these, but who knows -- that might work.

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EDelMar and I were only in New Jersey for a bit on my last trip but he insisted on dropping by a local bakery and picking up some cupcakes. I thought it strange because he had never expressed an interest in cupcakes before. I got a red velvet one. It was delicious.

I've gathered that in recent years cupcakes became kind of a trend in NY, and so probably also in NJ, and a little bit even here in MN. Maybe EDM was aware of their fashionablity.

This video is actually five years old. But I bet it was great for the Magnolia Bakery!


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRhTeaa_B98[/youtube]

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2018, 05:19:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D


I just got back from my trip to Rhode Island.   The meetings went really well, and we got some interesting things in our goodie bage.

The people from Pennsylvania gave us all a small bag of pretzels from Synders of Hanover, and Hersehey's chocolate.  Both of those companies are based in Pa.   People from Boston gave us some gummy lobster-shaped candy and small bags of "wicked" almonds.  People from Connecticut gave us Pez dispensers and candy because Pez has their headquarters there.  People from NY gave us mini snow globes with the NY Skyline in it.  The Rhode Island people gave us charm bracelets from Alex and Ani, as that's where their headquarters are.

We spent the two days discussing policies, procedures, changes to come, and brainstorming.

and, of course, getting to know each other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2018, 05:20:45 pm

Quote from: Shakesthecoffecan on November 13, 2018, 05:18:57 pm

He can be surprising like that.

Well, look who it is!

:-*

Hiya BBT!   How are you?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 14, 2018, 05:23:55 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 12, 2018, 09:55:40 pm

Bagged bagels in the grocery store dairy case are specifically labeled "egg" as opposed to plain, so I assume the plain ones don't have egg. I prefer the egg ones, myself.

With cream cheese and lox. And maybe some capers, a squeeze of lemon and chopped hard-boiled egg.

I got a bag of bagels once, never again.  They weren't the same or as good as ones from a bagel store.  You are correct, the egg bagels have an egg in them, which gives them their yellow tint.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 13, 2018, 11:17:37 am

You forgot chives!

EDelMar and I were only in New Jersey for a bit on my last trip but he insisted on dropping by a local bakery and picking up some cupcakes. I thought it strange because he had never expressed an interest in cupcakes before. I got a red velvet one. It was delicious.

We do have a few good bakeries in NJ.  I go to a local one whenever I need a dessert for a party, and everyone raves about the cake.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2018, 05:49:03 pm

I'm partial to whole wheat bagels with vegetable cream cheese myself.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2018, 08:41:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

Last weekend before Thanksgiving!  I'll be at my brother's place for that meal, and I still have't picked up what I need to bring to the gathering.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 22, 2018, 12:54:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone  who celebrates has a great holiday!

It turns out, I am not making anything for Thanksgiving!   Michelle has everything covered, and mom and dad got a try of Italian food for the meal as well, and there will be enough dessert.

My contribution is I'm bringing a bunch of take-out containers for leftovers, in case people want to take stuff home.

Yesterday was a crazy day at work!  I got there at 8:00 and it was non-stop until about 2:30.  Thankfully, it didn't pick back up, and I was able to leave at 3:00 instead of at 4:30 or 5:00.   I'm hoping that Friday is a dead day, and that I can leave early tomorrow as well.  ;D   Aside from it being (hopefully) a slow day, and (hopefully) leaving early, it's also payday, which is greatly needed now!

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Post by: serious crayons on November 23, 2018, 11:09:17 am

Hi Chuck! So how was your Turkey and Pasta Day?  :)

Mine was nice. Went to my ex-husband's sister's house, where I know and like everyone. Everybody made their usual or something close to it. I brought my sweet-potato-bourbon pie, which I make every year wherever I go and everybody loves. Also, fresh whipped cream to accompany somebody else's Reddi-Wip (sp?).

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2018, 07:05:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weekends always seem to pass so quickly, don't they?   >:(

Oh well, a new week about to start, and Thanksgiving is done, and now we move to Christmas.

Quote from: serious crayons on November 23, 2018, 11:09:17 am

Hi Chuck! So how was your Turkey and Pasta Day?  :)

Mine was nice. Went to my ex-husband's sister's house, where I know and like everyone. Everybody made their usual or something close to it. I brought my sweet-potato-bourbon pie, which I make every year wherever I go and everybody loves. Also, fresh whipped cream to accompany somebody else's Reddi-Wip (sp?).

Hiya Katy!

Thanksgiving was nice, but NO PASTA!   :o :laugh:

I was told not to bring anything, as there would be enough food to eat.  We had turkey and stuffing, corn casserole, green bean salad, fresh rolls, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and mom & dad got a pan of Chicken Contadina.   Dessert was pumpkin pie, chocolate cake, and chocolate chip cookies.

The chocolate cake was for Trent, as his birthday is the 30th, so we just celebrated his special day then.  He got to open his gifts too, so he was a very happy camper.  LOL


It was a bit of a crush trying to leave work early on Wednesday, but we managed to leave at 3:00.  Thankfully, Friday was slow and we were able to leave at 3:00 as well!  Saturday I got my grocery shopping done, and did my first official Christmas prep, I went to the post office and got my holiday stamps so I can mail out my cards soon.

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Post by: serious crayons on November 26, 2018, 10:29:42 am

Well, at least the Chicken Contadina gave the meal an Italian touch!  :)

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2018, 09:27:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!

My coworker got back from vacation today, so now she can handle her clients again, and I can take it a little easier.

;D

We have a visitor from Boston coming in for work, so we'll be in meetings tomorrow, and then having a lunch.  He'll be leaving after lunch, because he has meetings in NYC.

spent some time doing some cooking today, so I have some meals for work for the week, so that will save some cash.  :)   Extra cash is good at this time of year!

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2018, 09:28:38 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 26, 2018, 10:29:42 am

Well, at least the Chicken Contadina gave the meal an Italian touch!  :)

Yes, it sure did.  It was spicy too, which is just what I like!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 27, 2018, 09:40:23 am

Yeah, my Midwestern family Thanksgiving dinners aren't known for their spiciness. That's OK, though, they're bland in a good way.

My ex-sister-in-law and her husband hosted me along with about 12 other family members. They stick to the basics, but they like to experiment a bit. So the turkey was smoked and the dressing had mushrooms.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2018, 12:27:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!

It was a little bit busy today at work, but I manged to get everything done, and leave on time again!  Always a bonus!  ;D

I had a meeting to attend in the morning, and it was decided on that lunch would be provided later.  There was enough left over that I was able to wrap some up and take it home for dinner, so I didn't need to cook.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2018, 12:28:36 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 27, 2018, 09:40:23 am

Yeah, my Midwestern family Thanksgiving dinners aren't known for their spiciness. That's OK, though, they're bland in a good way.

My ex-sister-in-law and her husband hosted me along with about 12 other family members. They stick to the basics, but they like to experiment a bit. So the turkey was smoked and the dressing had mushrooms.

sounds like a good meal!  No more Thanksgiving leftovers here, so now on to Christmas!

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Post by: serious crayons on November 28, 2018, 09:24:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2018, 12:27:53 am

There was enough left over that I was able to wrap some up and take it home for dinner, so I didn't need to cook.

I love it when that happens. Or the other way around -- you eat a nice dinner somewhere and have enough left over for lunch (or breakfast!) the next day.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2018, 09:46:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 28, 2018, 09:24:01 am

I love it when that happens. Or the other way around -- you eat a nice dinner somewhere and have enough left over for lunch (or breakfast!) the next day.

Oh yeah, it's always a good thing when that happens!

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Post by: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2018, 11:01:48 pm

They say 40% of "doggy bag" meals are never eaten. In my house, 100% are eaten!!

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Post by: serious crayons on November 29, 2018, 09:35:08 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2018, 11:01:48 pm

They say 40% of "doggy bag" meals are never eaten. In my house, 100% are eaten!!

 :laugh: And you don't even have a dog!

My stepmother was telling me a story recently in which she and her husband went out to dinner and took home a doggy bag with absolutely no intention of eating it. Like, never in a million years would they eat food carried home from a restaurant. OK, I thought, to each their own, but then why take it home at all? Are they worried the restaurant staff would feel hurt if they didn't?

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2018, 02:49:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!

I had originally planned to get home after work last night, and just relax, but I ended up going to Target and getting a "plaid-ish" throw blanket to use over a table,  which would be a place for me to put out my Rudolph plush collectibles for the holiday.

Once I did that, I decided to put them out that night, which meant moving the table to make room for the tree, and the tree ended up getting taken out of the closet, which led to the windows getting decorated.  LOL

The windows and plushes are up as of last night, the tree is going up and getting decorated later today.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2018, 02:51:08 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2018, 11:01:48 pm

They say 40% of "doggy bag" meals are never eaten. In my house, 100% are eaten!!

Quote from: serious crayons on November 29, 2018, 09:35:08 am

My stepmother was telling me a story recently in which she and her husband went out to dinner and took home a doggy bag with absolutely no intention of eating it. Like, never in a million years would they eat food carried home from a restaurant. OK, I thought, to each their own, but then why take it home at all? Are they worried the restaurant staff would feel hurt if they didn't?

I wonder how often the food is bagged up, and then left behind.  LOL  I've had that happen a few times myself!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2018, 05:22:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Greetings from rainy and grey New Jersey!

The Christmas decorating is done at the apartment, and now some shopping and laundry is done. 

Now, I'm catching up online, and will start on the Christmas cards now.  I've already received a few cards, so I need to get mine out.  The overseas ones will go out on Monday, and then I'll start on the US ones.

;D

Been watching some Christmas movies on the Hallmark network, and changed the station in the car to the Lite FM network, which is playing Christmas music 24/7 now.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2018, 09:52:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Busy day at work  today, but I managed to get everything done and leave on time.

However, once I got home, stress went up!  :laugh:

The TV wasn't working, and I was getting a message about the box not being connected right.  I checked all the cables, and then called my provider to get an appointment for a fix.  They (of course) had to put me through my paces again, and had me disconnect and reconnect wires while I was on the phone with them, before scheduling the service call.

After an hour of this mess, I got the service call I wanted.

::)

They will be here tomorrow between 2:00 - 4:00.  Thankfully, I have the day off for a cleaning at the dentist, so I can get that taken care of, and then come home for the repair.

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Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2018, 09:38:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2018, 09:52:48 pm

The TV wasn't working, and I was getting a message about the box not being connected right.  I checked all the cables, and then called my provider to get an appointment for a fix.  They (of course) had to put me through my paces again, and had me disconnect and reconnect wires while I was on the phone with them, before scheduling the service call.

After an hour of this mess, I got the service call I wanted.

They did that to me recently and it ended in disaster. DirecTV wasn't working and I knew it was nothing to do with the inside connections because the satellite dish guy had been there a few days earlier and it still wasn't working. Still, when I called to set up a repair they put me through my paces.

So I was fiddling around per their instructions behind my son's TV, which was lacking a good stand, I accidentally knocked it onto the (carpeted) floor. There was no actual crack in the screen, but the image behind the screen was shattered. The TV was ruined.

My son had bought the TV with his own money, so I said I'd replace it for one of a comparable price. Well, TV prices have dropped so far in recent years that for what he paid for a 32" some years ago (on Black Friday!) I could now get a 52". Which I did, but that turned out to be a mistake because it was too big for the room. But we waited too long to return it, so he just kept it.

The saddest part is that when he finally opened the box to set it up, sliding it out onto the carpeted floor, and turned it on ... the picture in the big one was shattered! Right out of the box! It's possible he didn't even do anything to it himself. But now it's too late to return it.

Luckily, my ex-husband had an extra TV, which my son is now using, so that part's fine. But now we're stuck with this huge broken TV and I don't know what, if anything, we can do with it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 04, 2018, 11:25:58 am

What a GDBOAUS if there ever was one! In retrospect, you should have used the extra money to buy a better stand! (I think they make TVs kind of tipsy now on purpose.) In my municipality, there is a day once a year when you can take old electronics in to be recycled, and only have to pay $5, if that. Otherwise, places charge $25 and up to recycle that kind of waste.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2018, 03:03:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, it's 2:00 here, and I have't heard from the tech guy yet to work on the cable box, but they said he'd be here between 2:00 and 4:00, so I have time, especially since it just turned 2:00.

Dental appointment went well, and the teeth are officially clean now.  I do have one small cavity, and since I'm on vacation next week, I'm going back on Monday to have it taken care of then.  After that, I should be done with the dentist until my 6 month cleaning in June.

It's awful quiet in my apartment without the TV.  LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2018, 03:05:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 04, 2018, 09:38:52 am

They did that to me recently and it ended in disaster. DirecTV wasn't working and I knew it was nothing to do with the inside connections because the satellite dish guy had been there a few days earlier and it still wasn't working. Still, when I called to set up a repair they put me through my paces.

So I was fiddling around per their instructions behind my son's TV, which was lacking a good stand, I accidentally knocked it onto the (carpeted) floor. There was no actual crack in the screen, but the image behind the screen was shattered. The TV was ruined.

My son had bought the TV with his own money, so I said I'd replace it for one of a comparable price. Well, TV prices have dropped so far in recent years that for what he paid for a 32" some years ago (on Black Friday!) I could now get a 52". Which I did, but that turned out to be a mistake because it was too big for the room. But we waited too long to return it, so he just kept it.

The saddest part is that when he finally opened the box to set it up, sliding it out onto the carpeted floor, and turned it on ... the picture in the big one was shattered! Right out of the box! It's possible he didn't even do anything to it himself. But now it's too late to return it.

Luckily, my ex-husband had an extra TV, which my son is now using, so that part's fine. But now we're stuck with this huge broken TV and I don't know what, if anything, we can do with it.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 04, 2018, 11:25:58 am

What a GDBOAUS if there ever was one! In retrospect, you should have used the extra money to buy a better stand! (I think they make TVs kind of tipsy now on purpose.) In my municipality, there is a day once a year when you can take old electronics in to be recycled, and only have to pay $5, if that. Otherwise, places charge $25 and up to recycle that kind of waste.

Katy, what a horrible story!  That really sucks!  I would be so pissed if that would have happened to me!

Lee is right about electronic recyclables.  Look at your local town's website, and search on recycling.  I'm pretty sure most towns have the dates listed, and the locations of when and where to drop this stuff off.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 04, 2018, 07:25:12 pm

I now have TV!  However, the process falls into the "nothing is ever easy" category.

::)

Techie was supposed to be here between 2 - 4, but hung up on a job and didn't get here until almost 5:00.

Then, it was an issue that someone had cut my wire, so the wires that were here were of no use.  They had to run a wire from my bedroom (where their box is) around the base of the living room, and to my TV.  It was either that, or move the TV to the bedroom.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 05, 2018, 09:22:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 04, 2018, 03:05:57 pm

Katy, what a horrible story!  That really sucks!  I would be so pissed if that would have happened to me!

Lee is right about electronic recyclables.  Look at your local town's website, and search on recycling.  I'm pretty sure most towns have the dates listed, and the locations of when and where to drop this stuff off.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 04, 2018, 11:25:58 am

What a GDBOAUS if there ever was one! In retrospect, you should have used the extra money to buy a better stand! (I think they make TVs kind of tipsy now on purpose.) In my municipality, there is a day once a year when you can take old electronics in to be recycled, and only have to pay $5, if that. Otherwise, places charge $25 and up to recycle that kind of waste.

Yes, we have something like that, too. Last summer when I was downsizing I disposed of a bunch of electronics that had been piling up in the basement. I don't think it was very expensive, but you have to drive way out into the country to do it.

But I wish there was something I could do about the brand new broken TV. I hate to have to just toss it. I think I'll try calling a TV repair guy I happened upon when I was first shopping for TVs. I have a feeling that the way they make disposable electronics these days there's probably no hope, so that's the saddest part.

That, plus listening to my son react as he unpacked and set up the TV and realized what had happened.  :'(

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2018, 08:54:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

I had a batch of holiday cards ready to go, and after I got to the post office, realized it was closed for the day of mourning.

Oh well, they're going out tomorrow, then!

Work is chugging along, keeping me busy with the crunch starting for the end of year.   We've been told that we are closing at 3:00 on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.  The days between the two should be pretty slow as well.

I need to spend some time doing shopping this weekend!  Need to get the gifts in order!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2018, 09:56:34 pm

I was wondering what companies would do with the holidays in the middle of the work week. THanks for updating us!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2018, 07:11:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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One day closer to Friday, and pay day!

No big plans for the weekend, other than going out to get some shopping done for my niece and her boyfriend for Christmas, and laundry, of course.  ;D

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2018, 09:56:34 pm

I was wondering what companies would do with the holidays in the middle of the work week. THanks for updating us!

I guess it would depend on the company.  Some may close, others not.  There's a rule about banks being closed for more than 3 days in a row, so we wouldn't be able to be closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

It's alright though.  I don't mind going in on Monday before Christmas.....they're letting us out early, so it's still time off.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2018, 10:40:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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As the holidays are getting closer, I'm getting busier!!!

I think I've just about finished my Christmas shopping. 

Mom - "Scaredy Cut - Silent clippers"  She wants them to groom the cat, and cash.
Dad - cash
(mom and dad are opting for mostly cash from us, now that a move may happen in the next few years.  They want to purge, not get new stuff.)
Chris - Strange books.  Chris has a weird sense of humor.
Mike - Raiders blanket, hat, and commemorative coin
Michelle - Eagles blanket, hat and commemorative coin
Shana & Derek - tool set and fishing equipment
Trent - two boxes of crayons and a variety of train, emergency vehicles, and police officers coloring books
Maria - coworker - Card games.  She and her husband get together with friends every weekend to play canasta.  I got her a box of different games.  Uno, Phase 10, Snappy Dressers, and Drunk, Stoned or Stupid.
Sacha - supervisor - She's a mother of 4 year-old twins, but I didn't want to get her twin stuff.  She's always talking about how much she needs to do, so I'm going to get her daily planner and calendar and things like that.

The only mystery is Michelle's brother, Eric.


My weekends are busy too.  I am meeting with mom next weekend for cooking baking stuff, and then the following weekend I have some people coming over for a small holiday gathering.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 10, 2018, 11:39:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, it felt  so good to sleep in today!

On vacation this week, Monday - Thursday.  Back to work on Friday.  I know that sounds silly, but I had 4 days left to use that I had to use by the end of the year, or I'd lose them.

Dentist appointment today for a small filling to be done, and other than that, the day is mine.  ;D

Plan for tomorrow is to go out and get some shopping done, and then I'm meeting coworkers for a happy hour thing in the afternoon, and bowling later on.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2018, 11:59:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, it felt  so good to sleep in today, again!

Just got finished watching some trashy TV, and now I'm about to go out and get some chores done.  I need to mail more holiday cards,  get some baking supplies, some other gifts for Christmas, and some household stuff.

Then I have to get back home, do some light cleaning, maybe get some more cards done, and then meet coworkers for a 'pre-holidays happy hour' event, and then change and go to bowling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 11, 2018, 09:34:38 pm

You may be the most loyal and conscientious adherent to holiday traditions and other festivities I know!

I didn't even get around to putting up the outside Christmas lights this year. It still might not be too late, but ...

I do have a Christmas tree standing in my living room but at the moment it's just plain, with neither lights nor ornaments.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2018, 11:30:59 pm

Chuck, I received your card! Thank you so much. It's a very classy design!!

Due to my grandson's birthday on December 1 and my son's birthday today, I'm always going to be playing catch-up for Christmas. I remember when people went out shopping for presents on Christmas Eve. Now, by December 10, it's considered "too late" and we're starting to see bare shelves.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2018, 10:54:15 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2018, 11:30:59 pm

Chuck, I received your card! Thank you so much. It's a very classy design!!

Due to my grandson's birthday on December 1 and my son's birthday today, I'm always going to be playing catch-up for Christmas. I remember when people went out shopping for presents on Christmas Eve. Now, by December 10, it's considered "too late" and we're starting to see bare shelves.

My father used to drag me to the mall on the morning of December 24 to find something for him to give my mother. I went along with it, but it annoyed me for sure!  :laugh:

But I really shouldn't laugh. In the pre-internet days, I didn't get into the spirit of shopping for Christmas gifts until much closer to the holiday. Now I tend to buy the few gifts I need to buy much farther ahead of time to insure I can get what I want.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2018, 05:01:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's cold and grey here in NJ!  It's been predicted that there may be some snow tomorrow, but nothing to worry about!

I did some of my final Christmas shopping today, got some TV Tables that I needed, mailed out the last of my Christmas cards!   I think that everything is done now.  ;D

Now I'm just hanging out at home, relaxing, and watching trashy TV.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2018, 05:06:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 11, 2018, 09:34:38 pm

You may be the most loyal and conscientious adherent to holiday traditions and other festivities I know!

I didn't even get around to putting up the outside Christmas lights this year. It still might not be too late, but ...

I do have a Christmas tree standing in my living room but at the moment it's just plain, with neither lights nor ornaments.

I enjoy doing it!

In fact, when I got home from bowling, I realized that one of the light up decorations I put up in the windows had partially burnt out.  I went out today and got a replacement, and picked up a replacement for the one in the other window in case it burns out as well.   I got them at the same time,  when I first moved in the apartment, so they're about 6 years old.  For $14.99, I can't complain about them.  They lasted quite long.

It's not too late to put up lights outside, if you want to!  It's 13 days until Christmas....you can just put one or two strands of lights somewhere....in a shurb, or around your door, and you'll be done!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 11, 2018, 11:30:59 pm

Chuck, I received your card! Thank you so much. It's a very classy design!!

Due to my grandson's birthday on December 1 and my son's birthday today, I'm always going to be playing catch-up for Christmas. I remember when people went out shopping for presents on Christmas Eve. Now, by December 10, it's considered "too late" and we're starting to see bare shelves.

I'm glad you like it, Lee!  :)

I ordered them online in November, and I just mailed out the last batch of cards today!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 12, 2018, 05:08:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2018, 10:54:15 am

My father used to drag me to the mall on the morning of December 24 to find something for him to give my mother. I went along with it, but it annoyed me for sure!  :laugh:

But I really shouldn't laugh. In the pre-internet days, I didn't get into the spirit of shopping for Christmas gifts until much closer to the holiday. Now I tend to buy the few gifts I need to buy much farther ahead of time to insure I can get what I want.

Yes, you're right.  I've ordered stuff online later this year, and two times I've been contacted by the company, saying that items I've ordered are out of stock and won't be replenished until after Christmas.  I had to shop again and replace the items that were canceled from my orders.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2018, 10:11:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2018, 05:08:37 pm

Yes, you're right.  I've ordered stuff online later this year, and two times I've been contacted by the company, saying that items I've ordered are out of stock and won't be replenished until after Christmas.  I had to shop again and replace the items that were canceled from my orders.

My second cousin likes Starbuck's coffee (but I don't hold that against him  :laugh: ), so I decided I would get him and his wife a pound of Starbuck's Holiday Blend. I went into a Starbuck's on Saturday to get it, and I'm glad I did because they were almost out of the Holiday Blend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 12, 2018, 11:57:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 12, 2018, 05:06:45 pm

It's not too late to put up lights outside, if you want to!  It's 13 days until Christmas....you can just put one or two strands of lights somewhere....in a shurb, or around your door, and you'll be done!

Yes, that's what I'm thinking. If weather permits this weekend, I might give it a shot.

I have some shrubs and small trees in lining the front of my house. What I usually do is take three main shrubs, put multicolored lights on the outer two and strands of blue and teal lights on the middle one. I plug them into a long extension cord that wraps around the house (because the outlet is in back) and has a light sensor to turn them on when it gets dark.

If I do it this year, I might just slack off and do one of the shrubs instead of three. But at least I'll be showing some holiday spirit!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2018, 09:50:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Today is my last day of vacation, back to work tomorrow for me.   Oh well, all good things come to an end.

I've finished about 90% of my holiday activities.  I just have to wrap gifts, make my cookies, and have a small holiday gathering.   The gifts will be done as they arrive.  Some have, and others are still out.   The cookie shopping was done today, and the baking process begins tomorrow.

The gathering is happening on Dec. 23rd, and will be about 6 or 7, including me.   I've decided to put out a mixed spread.  I'll be making potato skins, "pigs in a blanket", buffalo chicken dip, and buying veggies, cold cuts, some rolls, and sushi

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 13, 2018, 09:55:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 12, 2018, 10:11:09 pm

My second cousin likes Starbuck's coffee (but I don't hold that against him  :laugh: ), so I decided I would get him and his wife a pound of Starbuck's Holiday Blend. I went into a Starbuck's on Saturday to get it, and I'm glad I did because they were almost out of the Holiday Blend.

Sounds like good timing, Jeff.  I would assume that the Holiday Blend would be pretty popular at this time of year.

Quote from: serious crayons on December 12, 2018, 11:57:05 pm

Yes, that's what I'm thinking. If weather permits this weekend, I might give it a shot.

I have some shrubs and small trees in lining the front of my house. What I usually do is take three main shrubs, put multicolored lights on the outer two and strands of blue and teal lights on the middle one. I plug them into a long extension cord that wraps around the house (because the outlet is in back) and has a light sensor to turn them on when it gets dark.

If I do it this year, I might just slack off and do one of the shrubs instead of three. But at least I'll be showing some holiday spirit!

Sounds like a plan to me, Katy!   If you're not feeling really into it, just do the one shrub, and be done with it.  It won't take long, and as you said, you'll be showing some holiday spirit!

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Post by: serious crayons on December 13, 2018, 11:12:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 13, 2018, 09:50:52 pm

I've decided to put out a mixed spread.  I'll be making potato skins, "pigs in a blanket", buffalo chicken dip, and buying veggies, cold cuts, some rolls, and sushi

Do  you mind if I check airfare to NJ? I could bring my popular lox,-cream cheese with dill lemon onion caper tortilla rollups.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2018, 12:04:42 am

LOL!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2018, 01:00:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My goodness!

This weekend was the marathon baking session for cookies.  I'm taking some to work on Monday, and to bowling on Tuesday.   Mom is keeping some for herself, taking some to work, and giving some to a friend.

We made SO MANY cookies today, and we're still not done!!!   We're making one more batch of sugar cookies, and then corn flake wreathes. 

I got to mom's place at 10:00 in the morning, and we worked until 10:30 tonight!  I can't believe we didn't finish!   LOL

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Post by: serious crayons on December 16, 2018, 11:29:39 am

Wow, what a nice way to spend time with your mom! And get all those cookies out of it as a bonus.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2018, 06:10:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's a cold, rainy day here in NJ.  It's been this way almost all weekend.

I have the cookies loaded in the car already, so I don't need to worry about loading them up tomorrow.  Now, I just need to get myself, my laptop and some small containers to the car tomorrow.

I also got some of my Christmas gifts in the mail, so I can start wrapping this week.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2018, 06:18:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 16, 2018, 11:29:39 am

Wow, what a nice way to spend time with your mom! And get all those cookies out of it as a bonus.

It was fun, and she made me laugh so hard at one point.  I'm not sure it will translate into text as "funny".....you can't hear the tone.   I'll try my best.

We had run short of butter, and still had cookies to make, so we ran to the store so I could find a place to park while mom ran in and got the butter, and ran back out.  Here's what happened......

Mom:  Remind me again what we need?

Me:  Just two boxes of unsalted butter.

Mom:  Nothing else?

Me:  No.  Now run in, and I'll be parked over there.

(wait five minutes for mom - she comes out and hops back in)

Mom:  Ok, let's go.

(I start to drive to the exit)

Me:  What kind did you get?

Mom:  This brand.  (reaches into bag and pulls out a box of Hotel Bar butter)

Me:  Mom, the box says "salted".

Mom:  What?!?!?!  When I got the box it said 'unsalted'!

Me:  Obviously not, because it clearly says "salted".



Mom:  OH GOD!!!!

(I turn the car around and go back to park)

Me:  Not a tragedy mom, just go exchange it for the right kind. 



The way she said "Oh God" was what made it so funny......so tragic and full of drama.  For the rest of the weekend, anytime someone made a mistake, I would mimic her and scream out "OH GOD!"  like she did, and we'd both start laughing.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 17, 2018, 11:43:30 am

That IS really funny, Chuck! Now we have a synonym phrase for "clutching your pearls"!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 17, 2018, 10:18:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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New work week has started, and this time next week, it will be Christmas Eve!

;D

I've become some of my wrapping, but still waiting for other gifts to arrive.

Cookie baking went well, and I posted pics in one of the holiday threads.  ;D  There's only a few cookies left over for tomorrow, most have been eaten by coworkers.  ;D

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Post by: serious crayons on December 18, 2018, 01:54:30 am

Great anecdote about your mom! I remember your mom has a sense of humor from some previous anecdotes.

When a recipe calls for unsalted and I have salted on hand I just use it and it never seems to make much difference (though it might help that I like salt). So I especially love the drama of OH GOD!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2018, 07:31:58 pm

Yeah, one of my coworkers said that she's never noticed a difference when baking with salted or unsalted butter.

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Post by: serious crayons on December 19, 2018, 11:59:27 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 18, 2018, 07:31:58 pm

Yeah, one of my coworkers said that she's never noticed a difference when baking with salted or unsalted butter.

Yeah, I've never noticed any difference. Most cookie recipes have salt as an ingredient, so I suppose you could cut back on that a little.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 19, 2018, 09:19:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day everyone!

;D

I hope you're all doing well!

I've gotten most of the presents that I've ordered online, so I just need to start wrapping.  I'm waiting on two books, but have everything else.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 21, 2018, 10:00:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!

It's Friday and pay day for me!  ;D   Makes me very happy!

I got 99.9% of my gifting done.  I'm waiting for one more book to arrive, and it is guaranteed to arrive by the 24th.   Other than that, all the other presents are here and wrapped.  *wipes brow*

Tomorrow I have some running around to do.

Bank, laundry, shopping, cleaning the apartment.

Sunday I'm having some people over for a small "luncheon".....I'm putting out a small spread of cold cuts, veggies, dips, sushi, buffalo chicken dip, pigs in a blanket, sliced pepperoni & salami, fresh mozzarella, and some loaded potato skins.

I'll be tired by the time the weekend is over, lol, but it will be worth it!

On Monday (Christmas Eve) I'm only working until 3:00, and I should be able to relax the rest of the day.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2018, 07:02:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Christmas weekend is here!

I've been busy today!  Since I'm having my small luncheon tomorrow, I needed to get laundry done today.  I managed to get that done, get to the bank, and get some cleaning done in the apartment.   All of my wrapping is done now too.

I still have more to do around the apartment, regarding cleaning the bathroom and mopping the floor, and picking up my groceries today. 

Once I get the groceries packed away, I'll do the mopping.

Tomorrow I need to pick up the lunch meats, sushi, and cupcakes for Christmas Day, and then get home and prep the platters.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2018, 08:35:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Christmas Eve has arrived!

The luncheon went very smoothly, and most of the food went.  What didn't I was able to wrap and save for meals during the week.   I'm sure I'll be getting leftovers from tomorrow too.

My sister-in-law has planned a meal of chicken parm, penne ala vodka, meatballs, salad, garlic knots, cavatelli & broccoli. 

For dessert she has a fruit tart, peanut butter pie, and I have a bunch of cupcakes, two of the vegan, for Trent who is dairy allergic.

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Post by: brianr on December 24, 2018, 09:36:46 pm

My second Christmas alone.
Actually I had one way back in 1976 in Avignon, France when I had a picnic lunch (do not remember the details) and made the mistake of ordering agneau - lamb for dinner at a restaurant but not recognising cerveaux - brains. I will never forget that French word again.
Today, after going to Midnight Mass in the cathedral, very late night for me, bed at 1 am, I had usual Fruit juice and cereal for breakfast but finishing with toasted Swiss (Züpfe) bread and cheese. Then with morning coffee I had a fruit mince tart. Lunch was 3 courses. Smoked salmon, capers and wheat biscuits to begin then cold chicken with apricot flavoured stuffing (do not like turkey very much), sliced ham, potato salad and garden salad with avocado and garlic dressing. A little lie down (a bit difficult with company) before heated plum pudding and brandy cream. All combined with a few glasses of Central Otago Pinot noir. I decorated the dining room table (rarely used for dining) and got out good dinnerware and cutlery.
Not sure if I will get into the garden this afternoon, a beautiful sunny day in the South Island, apparently heavy rain, floods and road slips in the North Island.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2018, 07:28:43 pm

Sounds like it was a pretty restful Christmas for you!

I hope there's not a lot of damage on the North Island!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2018, 07:30:18 pm

Home again!

I was out today about 11:00, spent time with my parents, and then over to my brother and sister-in-law's place.  Stayed there until 5:00, had a good lunch, opened gifts, and now I'm home, and tired.

Bed will feel good tonight!

Back to work tomorrow!!

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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2018, 11:07:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 25, 2018, 07:30:18 pm

Back to work tomorrow!!

What? You don't get Boxing Day off?

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2018, 10:44:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Getting ready for New Year's Eve, and I'm not doing anything now.   :laugh:

My friend Tina, who hosts every year, is sick and sent a mass text to everyone apologizing, and saying the party is off.  She told us today so that we can find other options.  I'm thinking that for a change, I'll spend a New Year's Eve at home, enjoying the peace and quiet. 

I'll make myself a nice meal, relax with TV and computer, and sleep in the next day.

;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2018, 10:44:26 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 26, 2018, 11:07:17 pm

What? You don't get Boxing Day off?

It's not a national holiday, the banks are open.

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Post by: serious crayons on December 28, 2018, 10:28:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2018, 10:44:01 pm

I'm thinking that for a change, I'll spend a New Year's Eve at home, enjoying the peace and quiet. 

I'll probably do the same. I don't really like going out on NYE anyway, especially if I have to drive, which I almost always would.

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2018, 09:28:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!

Left work a little later today than usual, but because of the holidays, there wasn't a lot of traffic, so I got home quicker than usual.

I have some baking to do tomorrow, I have a party to go to, and I have extra pepperoni from my luncheon, so I'm going to make some stromboli.   Other than that, and laundry, it should be a quiet weekend.

Work on Monday, but I should be able to leave early, so I'm happy about that!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2018, 09:29:14 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 28, 2018, 10:28:48 am

I'll probably do the same. I don't really like going out on NYE anyway, especially if I have to drive, which I almost always would.

I've already decided that I will use my time on the Eve and the Day to de-Christmas the apartment.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2018, 11:21:38 pm

I decided I'm going out on New Year's Eve. Friend EDelMar volunteered to pick me up and drop me off after the festivities are over. What a great friend!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2018, 02:04:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Welcome to the weekend!

Slept in today, and then had a bit of surprise.  LOL   I had been invited to my friends' house for a holiday party going on today.  They usually have their parties in the evening, and I had missed their Halloween party, so I wanted to make sure I went to this one.

I opened my text invitation, thinking it was starting at 7:00.  Surprise!  It starts at 4:00!   :o

I ran out, got the ingredients for the strombolis I was making (4 of them) and manged  to get home, and get them assembled and in the oven in record time.   They are now cooling on the stove top, and in about 30 minutes or so, I'll slice them up and get them into the container to transport them to the party.

All that's left for me to do is shave and shower, and put on my tacky holiday sweatshirt.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2018, 02:04:33 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2018, 11:21:38 pm

I decided I'm going out on New Year's Eve. Friend EDelMar volunteered to pick me up and drop me off after the festivities are over. What a great friend!!

Oh, that's great to hear!  I hope you have a great time on NYE!!!

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Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2018, 08:41:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Sunday night is here already, the weekend really seems to fly by!

Just a few short hours, it will be New Year's Day, and then the holidays will be over.

For the first time in a long time, I'm spending NYE at home, just relaxing and taking down my Christmas stuff.  Usually I wait until the weekend after New Year's to do this, but I'm not in the mood to wait until then.  This way, it will be dealt with, and the weekend will be mine to do with as I please.

Sitting here and relaxing at the moment, but I still need to get my laundry put away, and the fresh sheets on the bed.  I'll have to do it soon, as I need to be in bed in two hours.  LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2019, 07:00:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Like I had planned, I stayed home on  NYE and NYD.  I left work early, quick shopping trip, made myself a nice meal, relaxed and watched TV, went online for a bit, and then proceeded to take down my Christmas stuff.  Everything was down, boxed up and put away in the closet by 1:00am, and put away until next year.

;D

I continued the trend today.  I cleaned the place up, and went through some cabinets and the utility closet, collected all the stuff I wasn't using, and ditched it all.   I'm starting 2019 with a clean and less cluttered apartment.

Back to work tomorrow......I'm not sure how busy it will be.   The holidays are over, but some clients may be closed for the week, because it's Wednesday already.   Hopefully, it's a quiet day.  ;D

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2019, 06:12:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another nice, quiet day at work.  I'm going to miss these 'post-holiday' days, where it's quiet with nothing going on.

;D

Tomorrow is Friday, and payday, so that makes it worth waking up!  :laugh:

Pamela came back from her time off today, and my supervisor (Sacha) is back tomorrow, so everything is back to normal as of then!

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Post by: serious crayons on January 05, 2019, 01:31:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 03, 2019, 06:12:58 pm

Pamela came back from her time off today, and my supervisor (Sacha) is back tomorrow, so everything is back to normal as of then!

I hate that back-to-normal time. Although partly because it usually coincides with the coldest time of year. But it's been really warm. I heard that yesterday's 47 or so broke a record. Most of the snow in my backyard and almost all the ice on my sidewalk is gone.

And looking at the extended forecast, which I take with a grain of salt, it's going to hover a bit above average most days this month. The average high is 22, and most of the forecast days are in the mid-20s or higher. Only a handful in the teens and, I'm pretty sure this is unusual, none in the single digits.

Living in Minneapolis, I can't help having mixed feelings about climate change. Though I'm sure many of my fellow citizens with we had better weather for snowboarding, skating, cross-country skiing, etc.



 

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2019, 01:51:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I had to "old school" grocery shop today.  I usually order my groceries online the day before, and pick them up the next day.  It takes less time than actually going to the store and shopping.  However, the store's website yesterday was acting up and I was unable to order the groceries, so I had to go to the store and do the shopping manually.

Been a while since I've done that.   

Other than that, and laundry on Sunday,  everything else is done and I can just relax.

;D

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Post by: serious crayons on January 05, 2019, 08:23:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 05, 2019, 01:51:22 pm

I usually order my groceries online the day before, and pick them up the next day.  It takes less time than actually going to the store and shopping. 

I bet that helps you focus on what you actually need and will use and reduces impulse purchases.

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2019, 06:15:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Laundry is done, car is gassed up, and I'm home for the night.

I'm already having to figure out how to schedule time for my birthday.  LOL

Mom wants to have a big thing,  because it's my 50th, and the day before is my dad's 80th.  However, she doesn't want to have a party until May or June.  Trying to throw a party in the winter is hard, weather is unpredictable.  Then, she wants to do a small family gathering this month when the actual birthdays arrive.   I also got an invite for a dinner at the end of the month, and lastly, a friend wants to throw a party at her house.

how many times am I gonna celebrate this birthday?  LOL

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2019, 06:16:40 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 05, 2019, 08:23:47 pm

I bet that helps you focus on what you actually need and will use and reduces impulse purchases.

Yes, it does reduce impulse shopping, so that's a good thing.   The site also keeps a history of past purchases, so you don't even have to search for stuff, you can  just go over past lists and check what you want and add it to the cart.

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Post by: brianr on January 06, 2019, 07:25:07 pm

I actually like going to the Supermarket, sometimes meet friends and always go for a coffee afterwards. I make a list before I go and generally stick to it although sometimes I see new things to try. The worst thing is putting it away in the cupboards when I get home.  I guess when I was working full time I would have appreciated it. But that was over 10 years ago. I use to regularly go on Thursday evening because in those days supermarkets were closed on Sundays and I was too busy with washing and housework on Saturdays. They were only open on Thursday late now they are open from 7 or 8am to 10pm every day of the week. Only closed Christmas day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac day morning.

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Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 06, 2019, 07:32:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2019, 06:15:03 pm

how many times am I gonna celebrate this birthday?  LOL

Milk it for all it's worth.  ;D

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Post by: serious crayons on January 07, 2019, 09:12:46 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2019, 06:15:03 pm

how many times am I gonna celebrate this birthday?  LOL

Oh, the misery of having a loving family and good friends who insist on showing how much they care about you! Hope you can steel yourself and make it through.   :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2019, 06:50:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I'm hoping for a nice, quiet week this week at work.  There is an "off site" meeting in Boston for a number of the people (I'm not one of them) so people will start traveling tomorrow.  Most of the people will be out of the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (the day to travel back to home).  Some have already said they're working from home on Friday as well.

;D

With everyone out of the office, I'm hoping this means I can work on my filing for 2018, and box it up and get it away.

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2019, 06:53:53 pm

Quote from: brian on January 06, 2019, 07:25:07 pm

I actually like going to the Supermarket, sometimes meet friends and always go for a coffee afterwards. I make a list before I go and generally stick to it although sometimes I see new things to try. The worst thing is putting it away in the cupboards when I get home.  I guess when I was working full time I would have appreciated it. But that was over 10 years ago. I use to regularly go on Thursday evening because in those days supermarkets were closed on Sundays and I was too busy with washing and housework on Saturdays. They were only open on Thursday late now they are open from 7 or 8am to 10pm every day of the week. Only closed Christmas day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac day morning.

I was never a person who enjoyed food shopping, so I was glad when I had a shop-at-home option.   As for our grocery store holiday hours, I think they only day they are closed is Christmas day.  Some may close on Thanksgiving as well.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 06, 2019, 07:32:47 pm

Milk it for all it's worth.  ;D

:laugh:

Quote from: serious crayons on January 07, 2019, 09:12:46 am

Oh, the misery of having a loving family and good friends who insist on showing how much they care about you! Hope you can steel yourself and make it through.   :laugh:

:laugh:   Well, I just got off the phone with the family, and scheduled the family gathering for the 19th, and got off the phone with some friends, and scheduled their party for the 20th.

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Post by: brianr on January 08, 2019, 01:26:00 pm

Last year I was away leading our walking group camp. It was Saturday and we had dinner out that night and towards the end I mentioned it was my birthday. They were surprised I had gone all day without telling them. I had three cards, all from Australia and an email from a friend in the UK who shares the same birthday. We did not have wifi so no contact from my sister that day.
 This year I turn 75 and I had thought, being Sunday, of having an afternoon tea for friends. However it is only 10 days after I have my hernia operation, my sister will be here for that but has to go home 5 days earlier as she and her husband are going on a cruise so there is only a slight chance she will be able to contact me that day .

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2019, 07:53:55 pm

Quote from: brian on January 08, 2019, 01:26:00 pm

This year I turn 75 and I had thought, being Sunday, of having an afternoon tea for friends. However it is only 10 days after I have my hernia operation, my sister will be here for that but has to go home 5 days earlier as she and her husband are going on a cruise so there is only a slight chance she will be able to contact me that day .

Will you be feeling up to going out then?

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Post by: brianr on January 09, 2019, 02:35:39 am

Hopefully I can go out, the doctor said just 1 week before driving, but I do not think I will be up to cleaning my house and entertaining even if it is just coffee, tea and bought cakes.
For my 70th I invited my walking group back to the house after a walk, probably about 20. My sister searched the internet and found a private house not far away from me where the lady made cupcakes to order. Of course I had to pick them up.

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Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2019, 09:34:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

i'm feeling very satisfied today, as the past few days have been very productive.  ;D

On Tuesday, Wednesday and today, there was an 'offsite' meeting in Boston.  People in my position were not required to go, but everyone else was, so it's been very quiet at work the past three days.  I used those three days to get all of my filing for 2018 done, and straightened up a few sloppy shelves in our file room and supply room.  It's stuff that needed to be done, but we were never able to get it done.  Now, we can move on to the next thing.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2019, 09:36:34 pm

Quote from: brian on January 09, 2019, 02:35:39 am

Hopefully I can go out, the doctor said just 1 week before driving, but I do not think I will be up to cleaning my house and entertaining even if it is just coffee, tea and bought cakes.   For my 70th I invited my walking group back to the house after a walk, probably about 20. My sister searched the internet and found a private house not far away from me where the lady made cupcakes to order. Of course I had to pick them up.

I hope that you have a speedy healing, and that you are able to have your friends over for tea and cakes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2019, 02:27:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy weekend everyone!   Hope that you are are relaxing and having a good day.

Went out for some groceries today, that I'll use on Tuesday.  At my job instead of giving you something for your birthday, the birthday person brings in something.  Usually it's breakfast,  but this year I decided to do something different, and bring in lunch.

I went out today and got a bunch of sandwich rolls, mayo, mustard, oil, vinegar, and large bags of chips.  On Tuesday morning before I go to work, I'll stop at the store and get fresh lettuce and tomato, and a large selection of fresh cold cuts, and everyone can make sandwiches for lunch.

I've also decided that I will give myself a present for my birthday, but not until June.  I'm going to go buy a new car.   My current car is 15 years old, and starting to show her age.  It's time for an upgrade.   I've not decided what one to get, but I'm leaning towards a Chevy.  My current car is a Chevy, and she's lasted this long, and has had no major problems.  Still has original  transmission and engine, the only replacements have been basic maintenance,  brakes, shocks, filters, stuff like that.  The radiator was replaced once.

I do like how the 2019 Chevy Trailblazer looks, but I'd have to drive one to see how she handles.   This is the model and color I would want.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2019, 03:06:27 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 12, 2019, 02:27:45 pm

I've also decided that I will give myself a present for my birthday, but not until June.  I'm going to go buy a new car.   My current car is 15 years old, and starting to show her age.  It's time for an upgrade.   I've not decided what one to get, but I'm leaning towards a Chevy.  My current car is a Chevy, and she's lasted this long, and has had no major problems.

My third car, and the only new one I've ever owned, was a Chevy, and it never gave us a bit of trouble. I should never have gotten rid of that car, but at the time I was young and stupid and wanted something more sporty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 12, 2019, 03:40:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 12, 2019, 03:06:27 pm

My third car, and the only new one I've ever owned, was a Chevy, and it never gave us a bit of trouble. I should never have gotten rid of that car, but at the time I was young and stupid and wanted something more sporty.

:laugh:

I'm past the "young and stupid" age, and I think I've safely passed or suppressed the "midlife crisis" feelings, so I won't be getting anything "sporty".  I do want a model that is a little bigger than the one I have now.  I feel like anyone who sits in the back seat is a little cramped.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 12, 2019, 03:46:51 pm

I've owned two new cars, three inherited used cars, and two purchased used cars, including the car I drive now. I bought it when it was three years old.

It's still working pretty well seven years later. The body doesn't look great (multiple fender-benders, like the time the plastic garage cans attacked the side of my car and the time a telephone pole ran into the bumper. But functionally, it's fine, and still has low miles (90,000) for its age (10 years). I believe that's less than Chrissi said she drives in a year! In Europe, where gas is probably still kind of expensive.

It's a Mazda 3, which is semi-sporty for an ordinary compact car. But it dents more easily than, say, SUVs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 12, 2019, 04:21:54 pm

The only used car I have owned was my first one which my parents gave me in lieu of a 21st birthday party. It was a 1958 car which i was given in 1965 but literally owned by a little old lady. I did buy a 2nd hand Kombi camper in London in 1974 but ended up replacing the engine in Germany then taking it back to London to sell.

I bought my Ford Fiesta Hatchback https://www.carsguide.com.au/ford/fiesta/price/2009/zetec?id=BlDM3MjS    when I moved to NZ in January 2010 so almost 9 years and it is yet to pass 70,000 km (43,500miles) I have driven it from top to bottom of NZ twice but it sits in the carport for days on end as I prefer to catch the bus unless going to the supermarket or hiking. On Tuesday I drove over 200km, nearly half on gravel roads with 3 women passengers and they enjoyed the day.  It is officially a 5 seater but I have only put 5 in for a short distance in an emergency. No dents yet. Very fuel efficient which is important here as petrol is over $2 per litre (NZ$7.60 per gallon or US$5.20)

I would like to replace it with an electric vehicle. they are becoming quite popular but still expensive and not good for touring yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2019, 10:56:12 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Clear blue skies are the order of the day here in my area.  Originally we were predicted to get some snow, but I guess that was wrong.  Now there are predictions for snow next weekend.  Of course, that's when family and friends have scheduled birthday celebrations.  LOL

Quiet day scheduled here today, just laundry to be done.  Other than that, it should be a relaxing day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2019, 11:02:11 am

Quote from: serious crayons on January 12, 2019, 03:46:51 pm

I've owned two new cars, three inherited used cars, and two purchased used cars, including the car I drive now. I bought it when it was three years old.

It's still working pretty well seven years later. The body doesn't look great (multiple fender-benders, like the time the plastic garage cans attacked the side of my car and the time a telephone pole ran into the bumper. But functionally, it's fine, and still has low miles (90,000) for its age (10 years). I believe that's less than Chrissi said she drives in a year! In Europe, where gas is probably still kind of expensive.

It's a Mazda 3, which is semi-sporty for an ordinary compact car. But it dents more easily than, say, SUVs.

I've had numerous cars through the years, but only one new one, which is the one I have now.  All the used cars seemed to have their share of problems when I owned them.  The new car was the one that seemed to require the least amount of work.  I'm hoping this will hold true for the next car. 

Quote from: brian on January 12, 2019, 04:21:54 pm

The only used car I have owned was my first one which my parents gave me in lieu of a 21st birthday party. It was a 1958 car which i was given in 1965 but literally owned by a little old lady. I did buy a 2nd hand Kombi camper in London in 1974 but ended up replacing the engine in Germany then taking it back to London to sell.

I bought my Ford Fiesta Hatchback https://www.carsguide.com.au/ford/fiesta/price/2009/zetec?id=BlDM3MjS    when I moved to NZ in January 2010 so almost 9 years and it is yet to pass 70,000 km (43,500miles) I have driven it from top to bottom of NZ twice but it sits in the carport for days on end as I prefer to catch the bus unless going to the supermarket or hiking. On Tuesday I drove over 200km, nearly half on gravel roads with 3 women passengers and they enjoyed the day.  It is officially a 5 seater but I have only put 5 in for a short distance in an emergency. No dents yet. Very fuel efficient which is important here as petrol is over $2 per litre (NZ$7.60 per gallon or US$5.20)

I would like to replace it with an electric vehicle. they are becoming quite popular but still expensive and not good for touring yet.

Electric cars are becoming popular, but I'm not sure I'd get one at this point.  If this car also lasts 15 years, I'll only be 65.  If I'm still able to drive at that point (I'm assuming I would be, my dad is 80 and still is driving, but only during daylight hours) perhaps the next car will be electric.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 13, 2019, 01:43:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2019, 11:02:11 am

Electric cars are becoming popular, but I'm not sure I'd get one at this point.  If this car also lasts 15 years, I'll only be 65.  If I'm still able to drive at that point (I'm assuming I would be, my dad is 80 and still is driving, but only during daylight hours) perhaps the next car will be electric.

Or perhaps you won't need a car by then. I keep hearing that self-driving cars are going to be common any day now. And when they are, I assume some will operate like Uber only cheaper because there's no driver to pay. You summon one with your phone, have it take you to work (or wherever) and summon another to go home.

I'm looking forward to that day and to saying bye-bye to car ownership and all of its hassles. Not to mention the massive amount of real estate occupied by parking lots, parking ramps and garages.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 13, 2019, 04:13:18 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 13, 2019, 11:02:11 am

Electric cars are becoming popular, but I'm not sure I'd get one at this point.  If this car also lasts 15 years, I'll only be 65.  If I'm still able to drive at that point (I'm assuming I would be, my dad is 80 and still is driving, but only during daylight hours) perhaps the next car will be electric.

LOL
I turn 75 in March so have to renew my licence. In NZ driving licences last 10 years but they only gave me a licence for 9 years when I moved here in 2010. I have to go for a medical but do not expect any problems. I  will then have a licence for another 5 years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 14, 2019, 01:11:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 12, 2019, 02:27:45 pm

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I like the look of it. A lot! It's a beauty!
And it reminds me of previous car, that I had until November, a Hyundai Tuscon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 14, 2019, 01:31:50 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 12, 2019, 03:46:51 pm

But functionally, it's fine, and still has low miles (90,000) for its age (10 years). I believe that's less than Chrissi said she drives in a year! In Europe, where gas is probably still kind of expensive.

I drive roughly 12 000 miles a year. A far way from 90 000. Maybe you misread it as 120 000 in that FB post? Or maybe I accidentally slipped in an additional zero?


Anyway, I just bought a new car last November. A Toyota Auris Hybrid. I'm very happy with it. It's smaller than my previous Hyundai, which gives me the possibility to rent a lot in the parking garage across my workplace, which I did. I've had the parking spot for three days so far and I love it!
And I totally love the hybrid. It really saves me quite some gas. Katherine is right, gas is expensive in Europe. Currently 5,62$ per gallon.

Here's my new drive:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 14, 2019, 06:03:07 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 14, 2019, 01:31:50 pm

I drive roughly 12 000 miles a year. A far way from 90 000. Maybe you misread it as 120 000 in that FB post? Or maybe I accidentally slipped in an additional zero?


Anyway, I just bought a new car last November. A Toyota Auris Hybrid. I'm very happy with it. It's smaller than my previous Hyundai, which gives me the possibility to rent a lot in the parking garage across my workplace, which I did. I've had the parking spot for three days so far and I love it!
And I totally love the hybrid. It really saves me quite some gas. Katherine is right, gas is expensive in Europe. Currently 5,62$ per gallon.

Here's my new drive:

Well, now I'm more confused than ever!  :laugh:  Maybe because you left a space, I think, where here we would use a comma. But anyway, my car is 10 years old and has 90,000 miles on the odometer, meaning it has been driven just under 10,000 miles a year. I think the average here might be 15,000.

Last time I looked, gas here was about $2.20 a gallon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 14, 2019, 06:10:53 pm

90,000 miles in a year would be nearly 250 miles a day!!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2019, 06:24:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weekends pass too quickly!!!!

Today was a little busy, but things seemed to fall into place, and I was able to leave on time.

I took some of the stuff to the office for the birthday lunch tomorrow, the plates, some spreads, chips and rolls.  Tomorrow I'll be getting the cold cuts on the way to work.   I'm also going to buy some cookies to take to bowling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2019, 06:29:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 13, 2019, 01:43:07 pm

Or perhaps you won't need a car by then. I keep hearing that self-driving cars are going to be common any day now. And when they are, I assume some will operate like Uber only cheaper because there's no driver to pay. You summon one with your phone, have it take you to work (or wherever) and summon another to go home.

I'm looking forward to that day and to saying bye-bye to car ownership and all of its hassles. Not to mention the massive amount of real estate occupied by parking lots, parking ramps and garages.

I'm not sure I'd trust those self-driving cars.  It would take a big leap of faith for me to get into one of those.

Quote from: brian on January 13, 2019, 04:13:18 pm

LOL     I turn 75 in March so have to renew my licence. In NZ driving licences last 10 years but they only gave me a licence for 9 years when I moved here in 2010. I have to go for a medical but do not expect any problems. I  will then have a licence for another 5 years.

Ten years, that's a long time.  I think in the US driver's licenses are renewed every 3 years or so.

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 14, 2019, 01:31:50 pm

I drive roughly 12 000 miles a year. A far way from 90 000. Maybe you misread it as 120 000 in that FB post? Or maybe I accidentally slipped in an additional zero?


Anyway, I just bought a new car last November. A Toyota Auris Hybrid. I'm very happy with it. It's smaller than my previous Hyundai, which gives me the possibility to rent a lot in the parking garage across my workplace, which I did. I've had the parking spot for three days so far and I love it!   And I totally love the hybrid. It really saves me quite some gas. Katherine is right, gas is expensive in Europe. Currently 5,62$ per gallon.

Here's my new drive:

Oh, she's a beauty!  Good luck with her!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 14, 2019, 11:25:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2019, 06:29:12 pm

I'm not sure I'd trust those self-driving cars.  It would take a big leap of faith for me to get into one of those.

Well, they've driven millions of miles in them and so far the accident rate is far, far lower than it is with human drivers. One article I saw said the biggest fear with self-driving cars is that they're so safe there'll be a shortage of organ donations!  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 14, 2019, 11:26:50 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 14, 2019, 06:10:53 pm

90,000 miles in a year would be nearly 250 miles a day!!  :o

I guess it would be possible if you commuted to work about five hours round trip, every day.  :-\




 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2019, 10:20:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is ready for a great weekend!

Tomorrow I'll be waking up to some wintery weather.  Perhaps 1 - 3 inches of snow.  Then on Saturday the family is getting together for my bday and dad's bday.  Saturday night into Sunday, more snow.  Monday is a holiday, so no work and extra time to clean up the snow.

;D

Quote from: serious crayons on January 14, 2019, 11:25:16 pm

Well, they've driven millions of miles in them and so far the accident rate is far, far lower than it is with human drivers. One article I saw said the biggest fear with self-driving cars is that they're so safe there'll be a shortage of organ donations!  :o

I don't know.....there's just something about them that I don't trust yet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2019, 10:24:47 pm

Here are some pics from my job, at the birthday luncheon we had.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 17, 2019, 10:26:57 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 18, 2019, 09:21:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing?

It's Friday, it's pay day, it's RuPaul's Drag Race night, and it's a three day weekend!  ;D

I got my shopping done early, because we're supposed to have bad weather this weekend.  I'm intending on spending the weekend in the apartment, just watching the weather through the window.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2019, 11:31:25 am

Wow, that birthday party looks really nice -- and delicious!

Those are some weird-looking faxes and printouts, though.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2019, 01:30:55 pm

That was quite a spread you put out for lunch.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2019, 03:56:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So, the snow that was supposed to come really didn't come.  It snowed for a little bit, but it later turned to rain and everything was washed away.

It is BITTER cold now!  Winds are making it feel even colder!   I didn't have to go anywhere, but I got in the car and drove it around for about 10 minutes, just to make sure it would start.  I don't want it to be a solid, frozen block when I have to go to work tomorrow.   I intend on taking another quick drive just before dinner, and then one more just before bed.

Since I rushed around on Thursday and Friday to get things done early before the predicted snows hit, I was able to pretty much relax this weekend, and do nothing.  It's a little early, but I decided to put my Valentine's decor up in my windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2019, 03:57:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2019, 11:31:25 am

Wow, that birthday party looks really nice -- and delicious!

Those are some weird-looking faxes and printouts, though.  :laugh:

I knew that somebody was going to say that, but I couldn't decide who!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2019, 01:30:55 pm

That was quite a spread you put out for lunch.  :)

Everyone really enjoyed it!  Finally a change from the usual bagels and muffins.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 21, 2019, 08:46:33 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2019, 03:56:47 pm

It is BITTER cold now!  Winds are making it feel even colder!   I didn't have to go anywhere, but I got in the car and drove it around for about 10 minutes, just to make sure it would start.  I don't want it to be a solid, frozen block when I have to go to work tomorrow.   I intend on taking another quick drive just before dinner, and then one more just before bed.

This might sound crazy, but if you are can do it, parking the car facing away from the wind/with its rear end facing into the wind might help.

When I was in high school, I had a job in a drug store. One Sunday, it was bitterly cold and windy. I parked my car facing away from the wind. No one else who worked in the store did that. They all parked their cars facing into the wind. When it came time to close the store and go home, I got in my car, started it up, and was on my way. The others sat there and sat there trying to get their cars started.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2019, 07:45:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Temps are starting to go up, which is good, as rain is predicted for my area.  At least it won't freeze!

Bowling tonight, and tonight is my team's night to supply the music.  I've prepared 3 CDs full of 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s dance music.

Fingers are crossed for my status at work in February and March.  One month I will get  a merit increase, and the second I will get a bonus.  ;D

On top of that, I was given a new title that may mean more money as well.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 24, 2019, 09:14:12 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2019, 03:56:47 pm

It is BITTER cold now! 

By bitter cold, are you talking a high of 13 below zero? Because that's the forecast here for next Wednesday  :o >:(

The other days next week are balmier -- it's supposed to soar into the single below-zero digits and even up to 2 degrees by Thursday. And on Friday ... 12! T-shirt weather.

Get me out of here.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2019, 11:54:14 am

Quote from: serious crayons on January 24, 2019, 09:14:12 am

By bitter cold, are you talking a high of 13 below zero? Because that's the forecast here for next Wednesday  :o >:(

The other days next week are balmier -- it's supposed to soar into the single below-zero digits and even up to 2 degrees by Thursday. And on Friday ... 12! T-shirt weather.

Get me out of here.  :(

:o :o :o!
Sorry to turn Chuck's blog into the weather report, but it's snowing here in Colorado, very pretty gentle snow. It's supposed to taper off by noon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 24, 2019, 12:22:21 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2019, 11:54:14 am

:o :o :o!
Sorry to turn Chuck's blog into the weather report, but it's snowing here in Colorado, very pretty gentle snow. It's supposed to taper off by noon.

How nice!  :)  Too bad it's going to taper off so soon.  :(

All we have is rain. Again.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2019, 11:20:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I'm going to have a BUSY weekend this weekend.

I had mentioned that I had friends and family that wanted to celebrate my birthday.  That was supposed to happen last weekend.  However, things got cancelled due to the predicted bad weather, and that didn't arrive, but the parties were canceled by then.

Friday I have dinner with friends.  Saturday I have the family party, and I have to get laundry done.  Sunday I have a bowling function in the early afternoon, and then later a birthday party at my friends' house.  I'm glad that I'll be seeing so many people.....but it's all falling on the weekend of the US National Figure Skating championships, which means I'm missing three days of events, which I generally wait all year to see.  LOL.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2019, 11:26:37 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 24, 2019, 09:14:12 am

By bitter cold, are you talking a high of 13 below zero? Because that's the forecast here for next Wednesday  :o >:(

The other days next week are balmier -- it's supposed to soar into the single below-zero digits and even up to 2 degrees by Thursday. And on Friday ... 12! T-shirt weather.

Get me out of here.  :(

It was in the mid-teens when I posted that.  Today, it was in the 50s, and then tonight it's dropping down to the 20s.  ::)

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2019, 11:54:14 am

:o :o :o!
Sorry to turn Chuck's blog into the weather report, but it's snowing here in Colorado, very pretty gentle snow. It's supposed to taper off by noon.

I want snow!  All we're getting lately is rain!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 24, 2019, 12:22:21 pm

How nice!  :)  Too bad it's going to taper off so soon.  :(

All we have is rain. Again.  >:(

Yes, tired of the rain!  How about some snow?!?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 25, 2019, 11:30:16 pm

I'd give you some, but weirdly there is hardly any snow in Minneapolis so far. Well into January there were only patches of snow on the ground. There were lots of above-freezing days, to the point that I wrote a story about how one of the big lakes here that had frozen over so smoothly people were skating, playing hockey, etc. The lake is big enough that there are 14 cities around it, so they were going from town to town.

Now there's a very light dusting. I haven't even shoveled like I should because it's no big deal to walk on it. More snow is possible early next week, probably only 2-4" in Minneapolis, which is plenty for me. Less would be even better. But I think even that would be the heaviest snow so far this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2019, 03:52:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My weekend is suddenly not as busy as it was supposed to be.

Mom sent a message on FB that she has bronchitis, so the family dinner/party for today is cancelled.  I will spend today relaxing and getting laundry done.  I can also catch up on the figure skating events I've taped.  ;D

Tomorrow is the bowling brunch, and party at my friends' house.

I can tell my mom is upset, so I'm going to tell her to relax, and do a combined party in February which would cover birthdays for Derek (Trent's dad), my bday, dad's bday, my brother Chris' bday, and my parents' wedding anniversary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 26, 2019, 03:54:34 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 25, 2019, 11:30:16 pm

I'd give you some, but weirdly there is hardly any snow in Minneapolis so far. Well into January there were only patches of snow on the ground. There were lots of above-freezing days, to the point that I wrote a story about how one of the big lakes here that had frozen over so smoothly people were skating, playing hockey, etc. The lake is big enough that there are 14 cities around it, so they were going from town to town.

Now there's a very light dusting. I haven't even shoveled like I should because it's no big deal to walk on it. More snow is possible early next week, probably only 2-4" in Minneapolis, which is plenty for me. Less would be even better. But I think even that would be the heaviest snow so far this year.

That's really not a lot of snow.  We did have that one early storm, that dropped about 6 inches on us, but nothing since then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2019, 06:11:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Beware!  The polar vortex is coming!!!

Hope you all are able to stay warm and cozy the next few days!   I left work early today, so I'm already relaxing at home, but tonight is bowling night, so I'm still going out later.

LOL

Guess I'll find out what the commute is like tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 30, 2019, 09:39:45 am

My commute yesterday was a breeze because every sane person stayed home. At least I get a good spot in the (unheated) parking ramp on days like this. Currently minus 28F, up a degree from when I got up an hour ago. Predicted high is -13.

I have Denver's weather on my phone and notice temps there this week are going to be in the high 40s and 50s.

I also have New York, and it looks like you'll be above freezing today and in the 50s by early next week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2019, 10:31:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Well, the bad weather they said was coming didn't come.  It did get extremely cold.  there was a lot less traffic than usual, so getting to work the past few days has been better than usual.

:)

Tomorrow is Friday, and pay day!  I got extra cash for my birthday, so I can take less out of my paycheck than usual, and put it towards the new car purchase.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2019, 10:33:14 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 30, 2019, 09:39:45 am

My commute yesterday was a breeze because every sane person stayed home. At least I get a good spot in the (unheated) parking ramp on days like this. Currently minus 28F, up a degree from when I got up an hour ago. Predicted high is -13.

I have Denver's weather on my phone and notice temps there this week are going to be in the high 40s and 50s.

I also have New York, and it looks like you'll be above freezing today and in the 50s by early next week.

Yes, I saw the temps for the coming week, up to the 50s again!  I'm waiting for when it drops down again, and hopefully we get snow.  I'd like one nice snowstorm before the end of winter.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2019, 08:38:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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So, tonight is the big game, and I'm not even watching it.  LOL

I was never a big football fan, and I am not particularly interested in the halftime show this year, so I'm watching the Reelz network, and their marathon of a series called "World's Most Evil Killers".

Pretty quiet weekend overall, did the online shopping on Friday, picked up groceries on Saturday, and did the laundry and cleaning today.

I did have a shopping spree at Omaha Steaks on Saturday.  When my friends threw me the party at their house, I specified "no gifts".   Tina, however, knew I shopped at Omaha Steaks occasionally, so she took an Omaha Steak box, cut a hole in it, and titled it the "Omaha Steaks Bank" and people could put whatever donations they wanted into it, and any money collected by me would be used at my next shopping trip.

The total ended up being $150.00!  :o

Today I went to Omaha Steaks, and usually end up with 5 boxes of stuff.  Turns out this weekend was a half-price sale.  I came home with 11 boxes of stuff.  :o

I got:  Chicken Fried Steak, Ground Beef Burgers, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Seasoned Pulled Pork, Sweet & Spicy Shrimp, Maine Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, Seasoned Steak Fries, Boneless Pork Loin Chops, Tomato Jam (to top the burgers) and Chocolate Mousse Caramel Cups.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2019, 10:46:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2019, 08:38:34 pm

[Hiya BetterMost friends.


So, tonight is the big game, and I'm not even watching it.  LOL

Me neither. For me it was Victoria on Masterpiece. Not good history but your typically good Brit costume drama.

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I was never a big football fan, and I am not particularly interested in the halftime show this year.

Me neither. After Victoria was over (10 p.m. EST), I checked, and, as I expected, the game was still going on. The final result didn't surprise me. I've never given a hoot for the commercials or the halftime show, not even when there is a wardrobe malfunction.  ;D  I had an e-mail from a friend, who said he thought Tom Brady was "overexposed." I replied that Tom Brady could expose himself to ... oh, never mind!  :laugh:

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I did have a shopping spree at Omaha Steaks on Saturday.  When my friends threw me the party at their house, I specified "no gifts".   Tina, however, knew I shopped at Omaha Steaks occasionally, so she took an Omaha Steak box, cut a hole in it, and titled it the "Omaha Steaks Bank" and people could put whatever donations they wanted into it, and any money collected by me would be used at my next shopping trip.

The total ended up being $150.00!  :o

Today I went to Omaha Steaks, and usually end up with 5 boxes of stuff.  Turns out this weekend was a half-price sale.  I came home with 11 boxes of stuff.  :o

I got:  Chicken Fried Steak, Ground Beef Burgers, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Seasoned Pulled Pork, Sweet & Spicy Shrimp, Maine Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, Seasoned Steak Fries, Boneless Pork Loin Chops, Tomato Jam (to top the burgers) and Chocolate Mousse Caramel Cups.

Wait. They have brick-and-mortar stores? I did not know that. I've gotten steaks from them with "points" I get at work, but that's mail order. Last month I got a dozen hamburgers. Grilled, they're a little dry for me, so after I cook them, I soak them in a pan of beef gravy and eat them as "chopped steak."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2019, 02:03:45 pm

Yikes! I hope you have a big freezer!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2019, 08:18:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Here we are, another week has started.

Work went really well today, I was able to get everything done, and leave on time.  ;D

It felt good to get home and have a clean apartment.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2019, 08:23:47 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2019, 02:03:45 pm

Yikes! I hope you have a big freezer!

Not necessarily a big freezer, but I had enough room for everything.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2019, 10:46:25 am

Me neither. For me it was Victoria on Masterpiece. Not good history but your typically good Brit costume drama.

Me neither. After Victoria was over (10 p.m. EST), I checked, and, as I expected, the game was still going on. The final result didn't surprise me. I've never given a hoot for the commercials or the halftime show, not even when there is a wardrobe malfunction.  ;D  I had an e-mail from a friend, who said he thought Tom Brady was "overexposed." I replied that Tom Brady could expose himself to ... oh, never mind!  :laugh:

:laugh:

I ended up on the Reelz network, watching a marathon of "World's Most Evil Killers".

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2019, 10:46:25 am

Wait. They have brick-and-mortar stores? I did not know that. I've gotten steaks from them with "points" I get at work, but that's mail order. Last month I got a dozen hamburgers. Grilled, they're a little dry for me, so after I cook them, I soak them in a pan of beef gravy and eat them as "chopped steak."

Yup, they do have brick-and-mortar stores.  If you go to their website and search on your zip code, it will tell you the nearest store.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2019, 08:22:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day!

;D

It was a quiet day at work,  and I am very glad for that!  ;D

I got a new title at work today, and from what I understand, a bonus is coming, as well as a raise with the new title.  There may be a merit increase as well.  We'll see.  I won't get my hopes up!  LOL  You know how the corporate world is.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2019, 08:37:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is well!

;D

The new look here is going to take a little getting used to!  LOL   I feel like it's a completely different place!

Well, the weekend with me has been a little crazy.   I got home on Friday and plotted out what I needed to get done.  I had known that dad was fine, but mom had been dealing with a lingering case of bronchitis. 

Friday evening, I got a phone call from my brother that went like this:

Me:  (answers phone)  Hey Chris.

Chris:  I'm calling because I have to vent.

Me:  What's up?

Chris:  I came home to an empty house.  There was a note that mom and dad that mom went to an medi-center, as her cough wouldn't stop.  She wanted some meds to make the cough stop.

Me:  Ok.......

Chris:  I had just reheated my dinner, and the phone rang.  It was the medi-center calling for mom and dad.  Apparently mom got examined, and she and dad just left, thinking the consultation was over.  They were calling to tell me that mom has pneumonia, and they want to give her prescriptions, but when they went to talk to her, she was gone.

Me:  What?!?!

Chris:  Yup, just walked out, with no prescriptions.  That's not the best part!

Me:  What's that?

Chris:  I called their cell, to tell them to go back to  the medi-center.  They're not getting the call, because the phone is on the dining room table.

Me:  Jesus.

Chris:  I'll call you back with an update, when I have one.

I hang up and get online.....trying to think if there is something I can do.  About 10 minute later, Chris calls me back.

Chris:  Ok, they are back on their way to the medi-center.   Dad is a creature of habit.  I know what medi-center they went to, so I started to drive to it, knowing the way dad would drive home.  On the way, I saw dad's car in the CVS (drug store) parking lot.  I pulled in, and found them looking for cough medicine.  I gave them their phone, and told them to go back to the medi-center.  They're on their way now to get mom's prescriptions.

Me:  Why did they leave in the first place?

Chris:  It was what the woman from the medi-center said.  They thought the examination was over, they left, with no prescription.  They'll be home shortly, with her meds.

 ::) ::) ::) :laugh: :laugh:

I saw mom today (Sunday) when I did laundry.  She is still coughing, but taking it easy.  She's now been on the meds for two days, and she says she can feel a difference now.  Thank God for that.

Dad and Chris (my brother, who lives at home) knows the importance of making sure she listens to doctor's orders, so they'll be on her to make sure she does that.

Regarding work, it appears that I will be getting a bonus, and a pay raise.  ;D   Just in time, as I'm planning to buy a new car in May or June.  So I get paid on Friday, and then next week (a non-pay week) the bonus will credit my account, and then next month is a 3 pay check month, so it's all just in time to go into the savings account for the car.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2019, 10:18:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2019, 08:37:31 pm

The new look here is going to take a little getting used to!  LOL   I feel like it's a completely different place!

Yes, it is. In the old view, at the bottom, I saw a list of recent posts, so, for example, if you posted something on your blog, I could go right to it without having to access your blog first, and then find the most recent post. I looked to see if there was some sort of setting adjustment I could make to get that back, but I wasn't able to find one if there is one.

OK, let me adjust that. I just noticed the link to see the most recent posts, and that will work, but it's not as convenient as the old way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 11, 2019, 05:02:01 pm

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then next month is a 3 pay check month

I hadn't noticed that -- and at first I thought you and I were on a different schedule -- but you're right! Yeehaw!!

Looks like the most recent one was November. I thought they only came twice a year, which made me think they'd be separated by six months.

UPDATE: Never mind, it appears I miscalculated and you and I ARE on different schedules. There are three Fridays in March, but I get paid on the Fridays in between. Looks like for me the next three-paycheck month is May, which would fit my every-six-month understanding.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2019, 07:51:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Snow is coming!

Apparently our governor has issue a state of emergency already.  After what happened the last time we got snow, I don't blame him.  :laugh:

Thankfully, I have my laptop with me, and I intend to sign on in the morning from home, and if it clears up during the day, I will go to the office then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2019, 07:52:14 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 11, 2019, 05:02:01 pm

I hadn't noticed that -- and at first I thought you and I were on a different schedule -- but you're right! Yeehaw!!

Looks like the most recent one was November. I thought they only came twice a year, which made me think they'd be separated by six months.

UPDATE: Never mind, it appears I miscalculated and you and I ARE on different schedules. There are three Fridays in March, but I get paid on the Fridays in between. Looks like for me the next three-paycheck month is May, which would fit my every-six-month understanding.

Yes, I think we're on different schedules.  My 3 paycheck months are March and I believe August.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2019, 10:59:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hump day!

;D

Been a few busy days here.  Yesterday was my  brother Chris' birthday, and today was mom and dad's 54th wedding anniversary.    I also spent the day working from home yesterday, due to the bad weather, so in between customers, I cleaned up the apartment.  ;D

I like being productive.

today on the way home, I stopped by the comic store, something I haven't done in a while, to get a new book that was released today,  Issue #1 of Wonder Twins.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2019, 02:52:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I'm off work today, enjoying having a three-day holiday weekend!

Work has been interesting lately, so the day off is needed.  LOL


First, I had a meeting with my immediate supervisor about the annual bonus and merit increase.  It turns out that I earned a rating of "exceeds expectations", and because of that, I would be getting a good merit increase, and 150% of my bonus.

;D

Then, on Thursday, another situation happened.

At the end of last year, we had a client ("XYC Co.") who had their account experience fraudulent activity.  I was able to help them resolve it.  Of course, it was a stressful situation, but on top of that, they were unhappy with fees their account was being charged with.

Unfortunately, their Relationship Manager was not attentive, and neither was their Cash Management officer.  During the week  between Christmas and New Year's,  both the Relationship Manager and Cash Management Officer both resigned from the bank.  Before we could contact any clients,  "XYZ Co." sent an email to them both, and got the return message that these people were no longer with the bank.
 So now they were not happy with the turnover on the account, or the service they were getting.

Our new team lead, their new relationship manager, and their new cash management person all went on the same day to visit them and smooth things over, the client basically informed them that they are actively shopping other banks, and will make a decision later.

When they returned, I got an email from the new team lead, who said in his message that the client told them all that the only reason they are still with the bank is "because of the great service Chuck gives us, anything we need, he gets done quickly and correctly."

Our new team lead ("J") went on to thank me for that, and say that if our bank retains this account, it's because of the way I've handled he account in the past, and how I do so currently.  He sent that email to the relationship manager ("N"), and then included my new boss ("D"), my immediate supervisor ("S"), his own boss  ("J's" boss, "E"), and "E's" boss (another "D").

This got the attention of other people, namely, one of my coworkers, who is now angry and jealous that I got such attention, and is starting to complain that she's overworked and if I'm so good I should take some of her workload.

 ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 18, 2019, 03:36:51 pm

Workplace squabbles are the worst!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2019, 07:07:25 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 18, 2019, 03:36:51 pm

Workplace squabbles are the worst!!

Nothing that I can't handle.....and truth be told, I'm getting a little bit of joy seeing how bothered she is.  LOL

Others are noticing as well,  so she's not making herself look good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 20, 2019, 06:39:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Yup, we've had a blast of winter weather blow through my area today.  It started about noon, and as of now, it's still lightly snowing.  Overnight it's supposed to get warmer, and turn to rain, which will wash it all away, so no need to shovel.  :)

Word started to spread that it could get bad ( we have about 3 inches) so people left  the office to work from home when the snow started to really fall, and I was one of them.  I'm glad I did.  It was getting bad, traffic-wise, at that point, so I got home relatively easily.

Tomorrow is supposed to be bonus day, the day the bonus shows up in my account.  :)  We'll see how much I get, after taxes.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 21, 2019, 10:14:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 20, 2019, 06:39:08 pm

Yup, we've had a blast of winter weather blow through my area today.  It started about noon, and as of now, it's still lightly snowing.  Overnight it's supposed to get warmer, and turn to rain, which will wash it all away, so no need to shovel.  :)

Lucky you're so nice, Chuck, or else I would have to exert all my energy to restrain myself from saying FU.  :laugh: :laugh:

Not that I would ever do that. But I had to leave my car in the parking ramp downtown last night and get a ride home in a friend's SUV because I wasn't sure I'd be able to drive through the city streets, and knew for sure I wouldn't be able to park in front of my house without getting stuck.

So it stayed there, nice and sheltered, in the ramp where I have a monthly contract, so I didn't even have to brush it off in the morning. It worked out pretty well, actually.

Except that at home I had to tackle the sidewalk, the front walk, the porch, a path for the mail carriers to pass from house to house, and a space for Charlie to go out back where the snow isn't over his head. The fresh snow was at the top of my boots.

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Tomorrow is supposed to be bonus day, the day the bonus shows up in my account.  :)  We'll see how much I get, after taxes.  LOL

Good luck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2019, 03:42:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well  this weekend!

I stayed a little later at work Friday afternoon than usual.  I am off Monday, and later in the afternoon on Friday I had some customer requests that came in.  I didn't want them sitting around until Tuesday when I got back, so I stayed later to get everything done.

My bonus arrived on Thursday, and damn......a bigger chunk than I expected was taken by taxes.  Oh well. I still had a nice credit to my account, so I did what I needed to with it (bulked up my Christmas club and savings account for the new car purchase in May/June) and now everything is done.

March is a 3 paycheck month, so I'll be budgeting carefully so I can get more into the savings for the new car.  :)   

Sunday is an Oscar party that I'm going too, so I need to get my laundry done earlier than usual, and have to run out to buy cupcakes for the party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 23, 2019, 04:14:22 pm

I just checked my NZ Government Superannuation Payment is Tuesday and I get 3 payments in April.
More important for me is my Private Superannuation payments whichI have chosen to be every 3 months. The complication is they are paid into my Australian bank.
Usually I leave it there and use my Australian Mastercard when travelling but this year I have to  pay for my hernia operation here in NZ. I have the money in NZ but it would leave me with only a little for anything else that might come up. So on Wednesday I sent an email to the company (World Bank Australia branch) that gives a good exchange rate and asked them to buy and transfer NZ$10,000.
I had not used them since 2016 so got a phone call (I was in a museum). Could not understand much with my hearing and her Chinese accent and it got worse when a group of children came up near me at the exhibits.
When I got home there was an email and I had to send a photo of my new passport (now 3 years old), also a photo of a utility notice confirming my address (We do not have those anymore but I sent a council rates notice) and give the reason for sending money.
Got another phone call (this time at home and a good Aussie accent) but they still got confused and asked for Au$10,000 which bought NZ$10,214 but I decided to leave it at that. Surprised it was in my NZ bank by Thursday evening, use to take longer.  However the exchange rate was only 1.0214. I was very lucky when I moved here in 2010 and sent over Au$300,000 to buy my house and the exchange rate was 1.3, even in 2016 it was over 1.1.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 23, 2019, 06:25:24 pm

What's a christmas club?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 23, 2019, 07:12:46 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 23, 2019, 06:25:24 pm

What's a christmas club?

I have never been in one but here supermarkets advertise that you join and put money aside throughout the year so that you have it available to spend in their store at Christmas. Personally I cannot see the advantage but then I am very good at saving money in the usual places - bank term deposits. Also as my family do not give gifts and Christmas dinner is only a bit more of a splurge than usual, there is no need. I guess they are good for people with large families and low incomes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 24, 2019, 04:54:44 pm

Ah, thanks for explaining Brian!

We don't have them here. People have to save their money in other ways.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2019, 11:26:20 pm

I can remember my parents having Christmas clubs when I was a very small boy. They also had vacation clubs. They all worked the same way. You got a coupon book, and you turned in a coupon with the money.

I think back in the day it was a good way for working-class folk to put money by for Christmas presents. I really don't think any bank here does that anymore. Of course, I'm speaking of 50 years ago, when credit cards were only for the wealthy. And I don't think there were many credit cards other than American Express back then.

Department stores had what were called charge-a-plates. They worked sort of like credit cards. They were little metal plates, and you put them in something that looked sort of like a big stapler, and they made an imprint on your sales slip so didn't have to pay cash for a purchase. However, you had to pay the balance each month. You couldn't carry a balance on your account like you can on a credit card today.

I guess travelers' checks/checques are a thing of the past, too. My father always got travelers' checks when we took a vacation. Thirty years ago I would use travelers' checks from American Express when I went on vacation, just like my father.

And it isn't humanly possible that I'm now speaking of things as 30 and 50 (!)years ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 25, 2019, 10:32:42 am

I almost never use any kind of checks these days. I rarely even carry cash!

It is weird to think how many once normal things have changed seemingly quickly. I'm reading an Oliver Sacks piece in the New Yorker that he starts by saying his aunt, who lived to old age, said she pretty easily got used to modern inventions like planes and cars and so on. But what she couldn't get used to were the things that had disappeared. "Where are the horses?" she'd always say, recalling the horses and carriages of her youth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2019, 02:00:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well today!

I'm off work today, I took a personal day to sleep in after a late night last night at an Oscar party. 

Bright blue skies and sun here, but high wind gusts!  It's making it feel much colder.....it's about 35 now, but brrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 25, 2019, 02:16:01 pm

I write about 2 or 3 cheques per year to the U3A (university of the 3rd age)  group as the current treasurer refuses to allow payments online. Both Australia and New Zealand were going to phase out cheques in 2018 but the decision was reversed.
I thought Travellers cheques had gone but apparently they are still available but online people have complained about the difficulty of cashing them. usually you have to go to a bank and even need to find which banks will accept them.
I think it was in 1974 (may have been 76) that I was sitting in a park in Zurich and watching people go up to the wall and take out cash and think how wonderful  ;D
Now they are closing ATMs in the suburbs here as people are not using cash anymore. It is over a year since I went past the front door (location of the ATM) of my bank. Almost all my banking and payments are done sitting here at my computer in my bedroom. Just as well, as I have 3 bank accounts in Australia and 3 here in NZ. On Friday (March 1) I will take about half an hour to check them all and update my accounts.
I use to pay my lawnmower man by cash or, if I missed him too many times, then a cheque and I drove to his home and put it in his letterbox. Thankfully he has now given me his bank number and I just pay him online once per month in summer.
At the moment I do use cash for anything under $20 (slipping recently to $15) but many of my friends use a card for their coffee ($4.50)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2019, 02:27:29 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 23, 2019, 06:25:24 pm

What's a christmas club?

Quote from: brian on February 23, 2019, 07:12:46 pm

I have never been in one but here supermarkets advertise that you join and put money aside throughout the year so that you have it available to spend in their store at Christmas. Personally I cannot see the advantage but then I am very good at saving money in the usual places - bank term deposits. Also as my family do not give gifts and Christmas dinner is only a bit more of a splurge than usual, there is no need. I guess they are good for people with large families and low incomes.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2019, 11:26:20 pm

I can remember my parents having Christmas clubs when I was a very small boy. They also had vacation clubs. They all worked the same way. You got a coupon book, and you turned in a coupon with the money.

I think back in the day it was a good way for working-class folk to put money by for Christmas presents. I really don't think any bank here does that anymore. Of course, I'm speaking of 50 years ago, when credit cards were only for the wealthy. And I don't think there were many credit cards other than American Express back then.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 25, 2019, 10:32:42 am

I almost never use any kind of checks these days. I rarely even carry cash!

It is weird to think how many once normal things have changed seemingly quickly. I'm reading an Oliver Sacks piece in the New Yorker that he starts by saying his aunt, who lived to old age, said she pretty easily got used to modern inventions like planes and cars and so on. But what she couldn't get used to were the things that had disappeared. "Where are the horses?" she'd always say, recalling the horses and carriages of her youth.

When I first started using a Christmas Club, it was way back, and it was a coupon booklet type thing.  You would go to the bank in October or so, and you would tell the teller you wanted to open a Christmas Club, and what the end total you would want (say...$500.00).

You would be given a book full of coupons, each with the same denomination on it.   Once a week, you'd go to the bank, tear out one coupon, and give them that set denomination with the coupon.

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On the anniversary date of the club being opened, the club would automatically close, and the funds, plus interest, would be mailed to you in check form.  This way, by the end of October or beginning of November, you would have your money back, and be able to use it for your holiday shopping.

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When I started my current job, I opened a club account here as well, but the coupon books were a thing of the past.  I was given a passbook account, and instead of a set denomination, I could deposit as much as I wanted, and on the anniversary date of the account opening, the funds would be automatically transferred to my checking account.

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Passbooks are now a thing of the past as well.  I can't remember the last time I've seen one.   I have 4 different accounts.  My main checking account where I pay all my bills.  My secondary checking.  This is were I hold my funds until I need to use them.  A money market for my "don't touch" savings.  A statement savings for my holiday funds.

It may seem convoluted, but it makes sense to me!  :laugh:

I get paid, and all the funds are put into my main checking account.  I then move half of the money I will need for monthly bills (rent, phone, electric, cable/internet, insurance) to my secondary checking account.  On the second payday of the month, the other half of money I will need for the bills gets placed there.  This way, it doesn't get accidentally spent.  On each payday, $50.00 automatically gets transferred to my statement savings for holiday use only.  By the time the holidays come, I have between $1,300.00 - $1,500.00 saved in it.  I spend what I have to, and the rest gets put into my money market.

Doing it this way helps to keep stuff organized.

Funds in my main checking account will be my spending cash, gas, groceries, bowling, any money in here I know I can use however I want.
Funds in the secondary checking are earmarked and can't be used for anything other than rent, phone, electric, cable/internet, insurance.
Funds in the statement savings are earmarked for holiday spending.  Anything extra gets moved to the money market at the end of the holiday season.
Funds in the money market are saved for occasional emergencies, and big purchases.  All the money I spent on my move from my parents' place to my apartment came from the money market.   When I buy the new car this year, the funds will be coming from the money market.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 25, 2019, 04:49:03 pm

We don't have any checks in Sweden any more. I don't know exactly when they disappeared, but I haven't seen one in many years.

I remember travellers checks too. They were convenient and safe when you didn't have a credit card.

There's less and less cash in use here. People use cards, or our payment system where your bank account is connected to your phone number, and with an app you can easily pay money to any other person who's also set up for it. It's very convenient for paying to small businesses or private persons, like at a market e.g.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2019, 07:50:16 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 25, 2019, 04:49:03 pm

There's less and less cash in use here. People use cards.

The situation is very different here. Our city government is going to take up the issue of shops that no longer accept cash and now only accept cards. Refusing to accept cash is being called discrimination against poor people who do not have cards.

We were given to understand that other cities have taken up this issue, too. We are told that there is a population of poor people who do not even have bank accounts.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 25, 2019, 08:52:53 pm

I think it is illegal here not to accept cash (legal tender) but my sister was telling me about a large shop in Sydney where you had to go to a special counter down the back if you had cash as the registers in the main shop only took cards.
There are no passbooks for new accounts now but my sister use to have to take an elderly cousin's passbook in and have it updated every month or so. My cousin would not accept anything else. It was a bit of a hassle. I think poor people here have to have bank accounts as I do not think they could receive any government payments without one.
My last night in Vancouver in 2017, I paid cash for my dinner (I wanted to get rid of Canadian money) and the middle aged waitress said to me "Oh cash, no-one uses cash anymore"
Again back in January 1977 I caught the train from Venice to Innsbruck. It was delayed by snow blocking the pass. I got rid of all my Lira  before leaving Italy as you did in those days. I checked into a B&B in Innsbruck but the lady could not cash my travellers cheque until her husband came home. I had not had any lunch and walked around the town for an hour or so looking longingly at restaurants.  Finally went back to the B&B and the husband cashed my cheque and I had a lovely big Wiener Schnitzel.  Been a favourite meal ever since.  ;D How much easier travel is now, not only the Euro in most countries but ATMs everywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2019, 04:39:27 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2019, 07:50:16 pm

The situation is very different here. Our city government is going to take up the issue of shops that no longer accept cash and now only accept cards. Refusing to accept cash is being called discrimination against poor people who do not have cards.

We were given to understand that other cities have taken up this issue, too. We are told that there is a population of poor people who do not even have bank accounts.

It's regarded a problem here too, that some stores don't accept cash.

Poverty isn't discussed as a reason, but there are other reasons some people don't have cards. They can be here illegally e.g., or old people who've never gotten used to cards and hang on to cash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2019, 06:59:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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First day back to work after some time off (even if it's only one day) can be rough.  Thankfully, today went smoothly.

I managed to get most things done today, but I will  have some stuff to catch up on tomorrow, but nothing I can't handle.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2019, 07:02:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 25, 2019, 07:50:16 pm

The situation is very different here. Our city government is going to take up the issue of shops that no longer accept cash and now only accept cards. Refusing to accept cash is being called discrimination against poor people who do not have cards.

We were given to understand that other cities have taken up this issue, too. We are told that there is a population of poor people who do not even have bank accounts.

Quote from: brian on February 25, 2019, 08:52:53 pm

I think it is illegal here not to accept cash (legal tender) but my sister was telling me about a large shop in Sydney where you had to go to a special counter down the back if you had cash as the registers in the main shop only took cards.  There are no passbooks for new accounts now but my sister use to have to take an elderly cousin's passbook in and have it updated every month or so. My cousin would not accept anything else. It was a bit of a hassle. I think poor people here have to have bank accounts as I do not think they could receive any government payments without one.   My last night in Vancouver in 2017, I paid cash for my dinner (I wanted to get rid of Canadian money) and the middle aged waitress said to me "Oh cash, no-one uses cash anymore"  Again back in January 1977 I caught the train from Venice to Innsbruck. It was delayed by snow blocking the pass. I got rid of all my Lira  before leaving Italy as you did in those days. I checked into a B&B in Innsbruck but the lady could not cash my travellers cheque until her husband came home. I had not had any lunch and walked around the town for an hour or so looking longingly at restaurants.  Finally went back to the B&B and the husband cashed my cheque and I had a lovely big Wiener Schnitzel.  Been a favourite meal ever since.  ;D How much easier travel is now, not only the Euro in most countries but ATMs everywhere. 

Quote from: Sason on February 26, 2019, 04:39:27 pm

It's regarded a problem here too, that some stores don't accept cash.

Poverty isn't discussed as a reason, but there are other reasons some people don't have cards. They can be here illegally e.g., or old people who've never gotten used to cards and hang on to cash.

I've actually had the opposite happen.  I've gone to places where there are signs saying they don't accept credit cards, and to pay with cash.  They all had an ATM in the business, so you could withdrawal cash and pay your bill.

Thankfully,  I always carry cash in my pockets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 26, 2019, 07:30:45 pm

There is a music store here, where I occasionally buy cds, that has a sign 'no cards' and there is an ATM right outside. Have not been there for over 6 months so not sure if still the case. Use to be a problem as you had to pay to use another bank's ATM but those charges were removed by all the banks nearly a year ago. Even at the Saturday Farmers market probably a third of the stalls take cards and give out cash if needed. I always make sure I have enough cash before I go. it actually irritates me, as paying by card takes longer. really annoying buying an ice cream or a glass of wine at interval during concerts. Better if the terminal has 'tap 'n go' (Australia) or Paywave (NZ). but there is still the wait for it to be approved online.  However I read an article that discussed whether it would be NZ or Denmark that did away with cash first. Doubt it will be in my lifetime.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2019, 07:54:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 26, 2019, 07:02:20 pm

I've actually had the opposite happen.  I've gone to places where there are signs saying they don't accept credit cards, and to pay with cash.  They all had an ATM in the business, so you could withdrawal cash and pay your bill.

Thankfully,  I always carry cash in my pockets.

Me, too.

I don't know if it's still true, but I believe at one time businesses had to pay the credit card company for the "privilege" of accepting the company's cards, so a business, especially a small one, saved money by accepting only cash.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 26, 2019, 09:06:32 pm

Banks take a commission from the business when their card is used. American Express apparently charge a higher commission which is why you see signs saying their cards are not accepted.  Banks here have guaranteed Paywave as, not needing a PIN (signatures are now only accepted if you are a tourist), they may be used before the owner realises their card is missing. Therefore the bank charges the business a higher commission. For that reason there is often a notice saying Paywave not permitted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2019, 04:49:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!

;D

Left work pretty much on time on Friday,  and it was pay day, so that made things even better.

;D

Woke  up to freshly fallen snow, about two inches worth, but the temps have gone up enough that it's been melting most of the afternoon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2019, 04:53:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 26, 2019, 07:54:49 pm

I don't know if it's still true, but I believe at one time businesses had to pay the credit card company for the "privilege" of accepting the company's cards, so a business, especially a small one, saved money by accepting only cash.

Quote from: brian on February 26, 2019, 09:06:32 pm

Banks take a commission from the business when their card is used. American Express apparently charge a higher commission which is why you see signs saying their cards are not accepted.  Banks here have guaranteed Paywave as, not needing a PIN (signatures are now only accepted if you are a tourist), they may be used before the owner realises their card is missing. Therefore the bank charges the business a higher commission. For that reason there is often a notice saying Paywave not permitted.

To my knowledge, the banks still take a commission.  Sometimes you will  go into a place and see a sign that charge cards are not accepted for purchases of under $5.00 or $10.00.  That's because those business don't want to pay the commission on those small purchases, and will try to force customers to pay cash for them instead.  Card companies have told business that they can't do that, but they still do it anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2019, 05:17:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 02, 2019, 04:53:14 pm

To my knowledge, the banks still take a commission.  Sometimes you will  go into a place and see a sign that charge cards are not accepted for purchases of under $5.00 or $10.00.  That's because those business don't want to pay the commission on those small purchases, and will try to force customers to pay cash for them instead.  Card companies have told business that they can't do that, but they still do it anyway.

"Commission" is probably what I was thinking of when I said something about companies charging a business for accepting their cards. But I frequently see signs about not accepting cards for purchases less than $5.00 or $10.00, especially in "mom and pop" convenience stores. I also frequently see signs indicating that a business will accept Visa or Mastercard but not American Express.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 02, 2019, 05:35:52 pm

Yes, we have stores with those signs as well. However, as I said, I do not use my card for small purchases, use to be $20 but now down to about $15. However see friends and others using card for a cup of coffee ($4.50)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 02, 2019, 06:22:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 02, 2019, 04:53:14 pm

To my knowledge, the banks still take a commission.  Sometimes you will  go into a place and see a sign that charge cards are not accepted for purchases of under $5.00 or $10.00.  That's because those business don't want to pay the commission on those small purchases, and will try to force customers to pay cash for them instead.  Card companies have told business that they can't do that, but they still do it anyway.

A convenience store in the building where I work does that. Not only does it save the store the commission, but it forces you to make a bigger purchase if you don't have cash and really want the one thing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 03, 2019, 07:56:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Sunday evening here!

Shopping is done and put away, laundry is done and put away, bills are done and mail is sent, and now I'm catching up online.

Looking out the window and seeing the snow falling.  We were supposed to get a 'wintery mix' for tomorrow, and now they're saying we can have 5 - 8 inches overnight.   I anticipate working from home tomorrow, but we'll see what it's like when I wake up.

I hope I do work from home, I would like to get some spring cleaning done, specifically going through my storage tables and drawers, and getting rid of all the junk I don't need.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 02, 2019, 05:17:02 pm

"Commission" is probably what I was thinking of when I said something about companies charging a business for accepting their cards. But I frequently see signs about not accepting cards for purchases less than $5.00 or $10.00, especially in "mom and pop" convenience stores. I also frequently see signs indicating that a business will accept Visa or Mastercard but not American Express.

Yeah, I see those signs too.  As I said, the stores are not supposed to do that, but they will anyway.

Quote from: brian on March 02, 2019, 05:35:52 pm

Yes, we have stores with those signs as well. However, as I said, I do not use my card for small purchases, use to be $20 but now down to about $15. However see friends and others using card for a cup of coffee ($4.50)

I have used the card for small purchases when I have no cash on hand, but most times I do, so it doesn't happen often.   I don't have any credit cards, but I have a debit card connected to my checking account, and that's what I use.  I've seen people use credit cards (not debit cards) to purchase groceries.  I can't imagine paying interest on your food.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 02, 2019, 06:22:55 pm

A convenience store in the building where I work does that. Not only does it save the store the commission, but it forces you to make a bigger purchase if you don't have cash and really want the one thing.

You know, I hadn't thought of that.  Using the sign would make people buy more items to go over that limit.  How could I have missed that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 03, 2019, 11:57:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2019, 07:56:33 pm

I don't have any credit cards, but I have a debit card connected to my checking account, and that's what I use.  I've seen people use credit cards (not debit cards) to purchase groceries.  I can't imagine paying interest on your food.

I almost never use my debit card except to withdraw cash from the ATM and when I buy theatre tickets as the card charge is less. Also my dentist gives 5% discount for cash or debit card.
I have been using a credit card for probably 30 years and always pay it off at the end of the month (actually around the 20th). In fact I often plan payments so as to still have about 50 days before needing to pay the account. I have never paid interest on my credit card.  When I do use the debit card I have to think how much money is available in my bank cheque account. It does not earn any interest so I leave only a few hundred dollars there, sometimes less.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 04, 2019, 10:46:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 03, 2019, 07:56:33 pm

I have used the card for small purchases when I have no cash on hand, but most times I do, so it doesn't happen often.   I don't have any credit cards, but I have a debit card connected to my checking account, and that's what I use.  I've seen people use credit cards (not debit cards) to purchase groceries. I can't imagine paying interest on your food.

If you pay off your balance every month, you don't pay interest on the account.

A couple of times a very long time ago--say, 30 years--I ran a balance on a credit card for a month, but the immediately following month I paid it off. Maybe I paid a little bit of interest, but it wasn't much.

But this is just the way I was raised. When I was a small boy, before credit cards were available to "ordinary people" (by which I mean working- to lower-middle-class people), my mother and father did have "charge-a-plates" at local department stores (and you had to be "approved" to get those, but I don't know what that involved). These were not revolving credit accounts; they were merely a convenient substitute for cash, and you paid off that balance every month. This is more or less how I use credit cards. I do so much shopping online now that I couldn't get along without credit cards, but I still pay off the balance every month. Put another way, I use credit cards the way my parents used charge-a-plates, as a convenient substitute for cash, not as a revolving account.

This is the thing about credit cards: Once they were made widely available, the companies that issued the cards suckered in a lot of people to buy stuff they really couldn't afford because they didn't really have to pay for it. All they had to do was pay the interest each month, and that's how the card companies made money--off the interest cardholders paid. It's been a while now, but formerly from time to time I would hear news reports about how many thousands of dollars of credit card debt Americans were carrying. I can't imagine living that way--really, it's living "beyond your means" (is that even a thing anymore?).

I make two jokes about myself: Credit card companies don't make any money off me because I pay the balance every month, and I'm the only person I know who still has the concept of "the grocery money"--I get cash out of the bank to use when I go food shopping. (Yes, I once--once!--used a debit card to pay for groceries because I forgot to put "the grocery money" in my wallet, but then as soon as I got home, I took that money off my checking account register, just as if I'd written a check.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 04, 2019, 01:37:43 pm

Not sure if it is age but about 2 weeks ago, I took out my credit card at the supermarket check out. Then I helped the lady pack my bags. That supermarket only has one person on each till, the other one which I use most often has what they call "dedicated packers". One person rings up the items, the other packs them into our bags. We no longer have disposable bags in stores. The government has made them illegal from July and most stores have already done away with them.
Anyway, when it came time to pay I could not find my credit card, searched my wallet and all my pockets. Finally I used my debit card then found the credit card in one of my bags where I must have dropped it. Relieved it was not lost but annoyed as, of course, the money went out of my bank account immediately.
My NZ credit card has a $5000 limit on it but I usually only have about $1500 each month, high this month as I paid my house insurance on it, just over $1000. My Australian card has an $8000 limit but I only use it when travelling overseas (or very occasional overseas purchase on the net), even so, it would rarely go over $3000 in one month - hotel bills etc.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2019, 08:54:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Monday night here, and I'm relaxing at home.

I ended up going to work today.  I woke this morning and looked out the window, and i could see the show had stopped. While there were still plows going around, the streets were pretty clear, so I couldn't justify staying home.

A lot of people did stay home, however, so it was a very quiet day at the office.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2019, 08:45:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy hump day everyone!

;D

Had a good day at work, and I got everything accomplished that I needed to.

Tuesday was Fat Tuesday, and I had thought about getting a kings cake for the office, but they didn't look very appetizing, so I didn't buy one.

I have been eating some new stuff that's actually pretty tasty, I wasn't sure how it would taste.

Bird's Eye has a line of frozen pastas, but they're made from lentils and zucchini instead of flour, so they're low on carbs, and almost no sugars.  A serving of regular penne can have 71 grams of carbs per serving.  The Bird's Eye lentil & zucchini penne has 25 grams per serving.

I need to spend time this weekend getting my paperwork ready for my taxes.  Once I make sure I have everything, I can get them done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 06, 2019, 11:16:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 06, 2019, 08:45:40 pm

Tuesday was Fat Tuesday, and I had thought about getting a kings cake for the office, but they didn't look very appetizing, so I didn't buy one.

Dang! I forgot to put up my Mardi Gras lights.

When my then-husband and I lived in NOLA, we sent a king cake back to our former coworkers in Duluth, MN. Because it's a newspaper, they aren't supposed to accept gifts from advertisers. They didn't look close enough to see it was from us, and they gave it to a homeless shelter!

At least it went to worthy recipients. But I feel bad for whoever got the baby and was then obligated to buy the next one!

Quote

I have been eating some new stuff that's actually pretty tasty, I wasn't sure how it would taste.

Bird's Eye has a line of frozen pastas, but they're made from lentils and zucchini instead of flour, so they're low on carbs, and almost no sugars.  A serving of regular penne can have 71 grams of carbs per serving.  The Bird's Eye lentil & zucchini penne has 25 grams per serving.

I've been amazed, just in the past month or two, at the explosion of frozen vegetable products replacing pasta, rice or potatoes. I've tried mashed cauliflower a couple of times in situations where I might normally use mashed potatoes or polenta and it's delicious! And the other night I made frozen riced-cauliflower fried rice with vegetables. Sauteed it with some Asian sauces and things, added shredded chicken, and voila! My son pronounced it "bomb." Which is a good thing!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2019, 10:32:44 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 06, 2019, 11:16:06 pm

I've been amazed, just in the past month or two, at the explosion of frozen vegetable products replacing pasta, rice or potatoes. I've tried mashed cauliflower a couple of times in situations where I might normally use mashed potatoes or polenta and it's delicious! And the other night I made frozen riced-cauliflower fried rice with vegetables.

I've seen mashed and riced cauliflower in the frozen food section of the supermarket where I shop. I love cauliflower, but I haven't felt inclined to try it mashed or riced; I've had no idea what to do with it. Simply as a vegetable/side dish, I'd just as soon have it un-mashed or un-riced, but these are interesting suggestions.

I don't have mashed potatoes very often, but I love brown rice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 07, 2019, 11:47:23 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2019, 10:32:44 am

I've seen mashed and riced cauliflower in the frozen food section of the supermarket where I shop. I love cauliflower, but I haven't felt inclined to try it mashed or riced; I've had no idea what to do with it. Simply as a vegetable/side dish, I'd just as soon have it un-mashed or un-riced, but these are interesting suggestions.

You can use it the way you'd use mashed potatoes or rice, except with cauliflower you're getting a vegetable at the same time. And far fewer carbs, which I try to avoid.

For the fried cauliflower rice with vegetables, I used frozen riced cauliflower with vegetables already mixed in and packaged with that purpose in mind. I fried it in peanut and sesame oil, added shredded chicken and a sauce made from the following: soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic and maybe a touch of that ginger that comes in a tube, sriracha. I was initially going to add chopped onion and bell pepper but got lazy, decided it didn't need it and, in fact, it didn't.

The mashed cauliflower could go with something like meatloaf or pot roast or chicken or spaghetti sauce or ... well, pretty much anything, I guess.

My son really likes both, and although he likes to eat fairly healthy he also spends about 12 hours a week at the gym so doesn't have to worry about carbs or calories. He's also fairly picky and a bit snobbish about convenience foods. So for him to pronounce them "bomb" is saying something.
 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 07, 2019, 12:31:07 pm

I've also had pasta made from chick-peas that was very delicious.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2019, 09:17:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Monday, if there is such a thing!

I spent the day home from work, on a sick day.  Last week one of my coworkers came in sick, and the wonderful woman shared her germs with everyone.

Bless her heart.   >:(

I could've  probably worked from home, but I wanted to be off in  case I wanted to take a nap.  I ended up doing that, and slept for three hours during the day.

I'm  going back to work tomorrow.  I'm still  not 100%, but I feel better than I did earlier.  I think after another good night's sleep, I'll feel even better.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2019, 10:47:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 11, 2019, 09:17:13 pm

I spent the day home from work, on a sick day.  Last week one of my coworkers came in sick, and the wonderful woman shared her germs with everyone.

Bless her heart.   >:(

God love her!  :laugh:

They call that "presenteeism," coming to work when you're so sick you should stay home.

Today a woman who sits not far from me at work had a horrible, dry, hacking cough. I hope she keeps it to herself.

I hope you're feeling better soon.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2019, 10:07:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Went back to work this morning.....still wasn't 100%, but felt much better, and couldn't justify staying home.   I'm feeling even better now, so I know I'm on the mend.

;D

Was able to get caught up on everything, and leave on time.  That's always a plus.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 12, 2019, 10:10:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 11, 2019, 10:47:01 pm

God love her!  :laugh:

They call that "presenteeism," coming to work when you're so sick you should stay home.

Today a woman who sits not far from me at work had a horrible, dry, hacking cough. I hope she keeps it to herself.

I hope you're feeling better soon.  :)

I am feeling much better.....I think I'll be back to 100% by Thursday, latest.

I also hope the hacking woman keeps the germs to herself.   I don't know how it is at your office, but at mine we all have laptops and the ability to work from home, so there's really no reason to come into the office sick.  So when someone does it, and then gets others sick, it's really annoying.

I don't know how much PTO time everyone gets at my office, but I know for my time with the company, I get between 5-6 weeks to be used as vacation time or sick time, so there's no reason to go to work sick.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2019, 09:17:58 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2019, 10:10:42 pm

I also hope the hacking woman keeps the germs to herself.   I don't know how it is at your office, but at mine we all have laptops and the ability to work from home, so there's really no reason to come into the office sick.

That's the way it is, here, too, but if I'm too sick to come into the office, I'm not about to work at home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 13, 2019, 09:18:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 12, 2019, 10:10:42 pm

I get between 5-6 weeks to be used as vacation time or sick time, so there's no reason to go to work sick.

Unless you want to take a long vacation! Or unless you get really sick, God forbid, and need the time later.

I'm not defending people who go to work sick, especially if they can work from home and not take PTO. But I wish companies would separate sick days and vacation days. Mine also lumps them altogether like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2019, 11:43:36 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 13, 2019, 09:18:47 am

I'm not defending people who go to work sick, especially if they can work from home and not take PTO. But I wish companies would separate sick days and vacation days. Mine also lumps them altogether like that.

Ours was that way, and then the company went to a "lump" system. We were told the company had to do this because of a new city ordinance. (Don't ask me why or how the city has the authority to regulate employers in this way within its own bounds. I don't know the answer to that. It just does.)

But doing it this way simplifies record keeping for the company. Formerly, we had two separate time codes for reporting sick time vs. vacation time. Now the company bean counters only have to deal with one PTO code. It saves the bean counters time, and time is money.

I don't have a problem with having all PTO being lumped together because it also saves me having to keep track of sick time vs. vacation time.

It just seems simpler all around to me to have one PTO rather than sick and vacation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 13, 2019, 02:39:24 pm

It would be illegal in both NZ and Australia to lump them together. In NZ the minimum is 5 days per year sick leave (even if you only work 1 day per week) while in Australia it is 10 days but that is for a person working 5 days per week, so a person working 1 day per week only gets 2 days sick leave (now called sick and carers leave so you can take time off for a sick child).
As a teacher, my vacation days were of course fixed (about 55 days) but I had 22 days sick/carers pay on full pay and another 22 days on half pay per year. I think 20 days accrued to the next year and, as I never took more than 5 days in any one year, I had a huge amount when I left but I did not get pay for them.
I only took it as carer's leave once when my mother (aged in late 80's by then) moved home. Some women teachers seem to have a sick child every 2 weeks and knew in advance (as they booked all their classes for the day into the library which annoyed me as the teacher/librarian).
I did occasionally have a "sick of work" day but never more than 2 or 3 in any one year and, as said, never more than 5 sick days in any one year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 13, 2019, 02:41:27 pm

And both Australia and NZ have a compulsory minimum 4 weeks annual vacation leave per year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 14, 2019, 08:45:47 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2019, 11:43:36 am

Ours was that way, and then the company went to a "lump" system. We were told the company had to do this because of a new city ordinance. (Don't ask me why or how the city has the authority to regulate employers in this way within its own bounds. I don't know the answer to that. It just does.)

That sounded so weird I had to google it. I discovered Minneapolis and St. Paul both have ordinances requiring employers to pay "sick and safe time," even to part-time workers. What?? I've worked part time jobs and never knew I was eligible for sick pay, nor received any. I don't get sick very often, but it's happened now and then over the years.

I'm not quite sure how that relates to lumping sick days and vacation days into PTO, but I guess if a city can do the one thing it can do the other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2019, 09:29:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yesterday was a crazy day at work, today went much better.

Aside from the fact that it's friday tomorrow, two of my coworkers will be out, so I'm hoping for a quiet day.  ;D   i'ts also payday!  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 13, 2019, 11:43:36 am

Ours was that way, and then the company went to a "lump" system. We were told the company had to do this because of a new city ordinance. (Don't ask me why or how the city has the authority to regulate employers in this way within its own bounds. I don't know the answer to that. It just does.)

I like it lumped together too, Jeff.  It's easier to track.

Quote from: brian on March 13, 2019, 02:39:24 pm

It would be illegal in both NZ and Australia to lump them together. In NZ the minimum is 5 days per year sick leave (even if you only work 1 day per week) while in Australia it is 10 days but that is for a person working 5 days per week, so a person working 1 day per week only gets 2 days sick leave (now called sick and carers leave so you can take time off for a sick child).   As a teacher, my vacation days were of course fixed (about 55 days) but I had 22 days sick/carers pay on full pay and another 22 days on half pay per year. I think 20 days accrued to the next year and, as I never took more than 5 days in any one year, I had a huge amount when I left but I did not get pay for them.  I only took it as carer's leave once when my mother (aged in late 80's by then) moved home. Some women teachers seem to have a sick child every 2 weeks and knew in advance (as they booked all their classes for the day into the library which annoyed me as the teacher/librarian).  I did occasionally have a "sick of work" day but never more than 2 or 3 in any one year and, as said, never more than 5 sick days in any one year.

Here, with sick days and vacation  days, if we don't use them, we 'lose' them.  Some jobs will pay you for unused sick days, but not my job.  I would assume most jobs don't.  We are allowed to carry over 40 hours to the following year, so I do that as a buffer, so I always have that extra week, just in case it's needed.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 14, 2019, 08:45:47 am

That sounded so weird I had to google it. I discovered Minneapolis and St. Paul both have ordinances requiring employers to pay "sick and safe time," even to part-time workers. What?? I've worked part time jobs and never knew I was eligible for sick pay, nor received any. I don't get sick very often, but it's happened now and then over the years.

I'm not quite sure how that relates to lumping sick days and vacation days into PTO, but I guess if a city can do the one thing it can do the other.

I can't remember if I had sick days way back in the day when I was a part-time worker at the grocery store.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 14, 2019, 11:42:00 pm

In NZ, casual employees are entitled to sick leave and bereavement leave after 6 months of starting work if during that time they have worked:
an average of at least 10 hours a week, and at least one hour a week or 40 hours a month.

After I resigned from full time teaching (Australia) in 2002, I sometimes worked part-time which meant I had a fixed number of days per week for 1 term (10 weeks). I received sick pay and also pay for any public holidays (if a day I would have otherwise worked) and the following school vacation.
Other times I worked casual which meant I did not get any of those benefits but received a lot more pay per day to compensate.
I resigned from full time work in September 2002 at the end of term 3 (4 terms per year). I was paid for the following 2 weeks school vacation and also 3/4 of the long vacation (about 5 weeks) at the end of the year (Dec-Jan). I had worked in that job in a Catholic School for nearly 8 years so also received pro-rata the 10 weeks long service leave that I would have been entitled at the end of 10 years (compulsory to be paid if leaving after 5 years service).
Much better than when I left  the State system at the end of 1975. I had worked 10 years (began teaching in 1966) but had taken 6 months leave in 1974 to travel overseas so had only actually worked 9.5 years and lost all my long service leave. I was told if I went back to work full time with the State system for a year I would have been able to get that 10 weeks pay but, although I did part-time and casual work in State schools over the next 7 years, I was never employed full time again

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 15, 2019, 10:35:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2019, 09:29:11 pm

Here, with sick days and vacation  days, if we don't use them, we 'lose' them.  Some jobs will pay you for unused sick days, but not my job.  I would assume most jobs don't.  We are allowed to carry over 40 hours to the following year, so I do that as a buffer, so I always have that extra week, just in case it's needed.

I do the same. We, too, can carry over 40 hours, which I always do.

I think we also have a thing where if you have a few more hours than that left over, they go into a bank you can use if you have to take a long-term sick leave. But the rest you lose. And so far I only have a week's worth of that LT sick leave.

I work in a unionized paper, and the Newspaper Guild (the union) is currently negotiating our contract for the next two years. Needless to say, raises are scarce. In the previous contract we got something like a 2% raise over two years. So yesterday the Guild leaders had a "pi day" event where they brought in about five different kinds of pies from area grocery stores and restaurants and cut out pieces representing the amount our raises fell short of the cost of living. Each pie was labeled with the price it had been in 2016 and the price it was now -- each had gone up about 20-25%. 

Of course everybody then could eat the pies. Lucky for me, they didn't have any kinds I like that much. Generally I like pie, but I try to avoid sugar (for Lent and for the rest of the year, too).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2019, 06:54:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Friday was a much better day at work, and I was able to leave on time.

I met up with a friend after work, I hadn't seen her since my birthday, and it was good to catch up.  We talked for about 2 hours on her front porch.

It poured like crazy later that night......I think it was our first thunderstorm of the year as well.   Thank God it came through, it was not hot, but still humid.

So with Spring around the corner, I decided to update my bedroom a bit, and get some cleaning done.

I took down my old curtains, and blinds.  I cleaned the windows, as well as the window frames, soaked the blinds in the tub and rinsed them off, and put them back.

Then I got rid of my old curtains and bedding, and put on new ones I got today.  It was time for a change.  I infused the local economy today.  :laugh:

Total purchases were new curtains, new magnetic curtain holders, sheets, pillowcases, bed skirt, bed cover, and decorative pillows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2019, 06:57:16 pm

Here are the old curtains.  Pic is a bit dark, the panels on the sides are dark red, and the panel in the center is gold.

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Here are the new curtains. 

This time, I got a pattern, and the colors are dark red and perhaps a blend of cream and grey.  The magnetic curtain holders are those discs in the center.  The disc is split in half, and you loop it behind the curtain, and then attach the magnets to each other to keep it in place.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2019, 07:00:16 pm

My original bed cover, skirt and pillowcase from when I moved in 6 years ago. (I had more than one pillowcase, but they were the same color-grey - and they matched the sheets).

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New bedding I got today. New skirt, new bed cover, new sheets and pillow cases, and some decorative pillows.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2019, 09:57:23 am

Great updates, Chuck! And what a nice big window.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2019, 12:09:41 pm

Thanks Katy!

They're actually two windows.  Right down the middle there is a division, so I'm able to open them up to let fresh air in, and flip them in to clean them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2019, 09:55:48 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2019, 12:09:41 pm

Thanks Katy!

They're actually two windows.  Right down the middle there is a division, so I'm able to open them up to let fresh air in, and flip them in to clean them.

I wonder if they're Marvin Windows. I've been doing a side freelance project writing content for the Marvin Windows' website, and that "wash mode" that lets you flip the windows in so you can wash them from inside is one of their special features.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2019, 09:36:55 pm

I'm not sure what type of windows they are.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 19, 2019, 08:50:19 am

Yeah, I don't know how you would even tell with a window.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2019, 07:01:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is well today!

I did some personal stuff at work.  :laugh:

My supervisor was working from home, so I took the opportunity to take some personal papers to the office, and I sifted though them.  I kept what I needed to keep, shredded what I needed to shred, and put everything in order in a binder.

One of the things I said I was going to do was get a 'financial check-up' the year I turned 50.  My bank has financial advisers, and at one point in the summer I plan to make an appointment with one,  and have him/her go over all my paperwork, and let me know what I'm doing right, and what I should change.

I have a chunk of funds in a 401k, an investment account, two Acorn Funds.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2019, 09:13:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing well!

Tomorrow is tax day, and I guess we'll see what the new tax laws are going to do to my refund.

*fingers crossed that it won't be too bad!*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2019, 09:19:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another weekend has come and gone.....just about!

Today's weather has been crazy.....all morning it was grey and raining.  Then, about 3:00 it got sunny.  Now, it's pretty cold out.  I did have the windows open earlier,  it was nice to have the fresh air coming into the apartment.

Taxes were done on Thursday, and I'm getting a refund that is $50.00 higher than last year, so I wasn't affected too badly by the new laws.

Relaxing this evening,  laundry is done, groceries are away, and apartment is clean.  ;D

Was at a wedding this weekend, two guys from my bowling league got married on Saturday.  It was a lot of fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 31, 2019, 10:30:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2019, 09:19:03 pm

Taxes were done on Thursday, and I'm getting a refund that is $50.00 higher than last year, so I wasn't affected too badly by the new laws.

You must have been at Mar a Lago after the tax law passed and Trump looked around the dinner table and said, "I just made you all much richer!"
 

Quote

Was at a wedding this weekend, two guys from my bowling league got married on Saturday.  It was a lot of fun.

Fun! I love weddings, as long as there are other friends there!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2019, 11:18:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is well!  ;D

For some reason,  the past few days feel like they've crawled by!  I'm glad tomorrow is Wednesday.  Halfway through the week.


Last week, I received a package at work.  It was an inter-office package,  and my supervisor got one as well.  We opened the boxes, and in them were red bricks, with white text on them.

There were no cards or any notes explaining why we got them.

::) :laugh:

I have it on the wall of my cubicle, and if someone annoys me, I threaten to hit them with it.

Here is the brick.  I left the calculator and computer mouse in the pic, for size comparison.  It's actually pretty heavy too

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 02, 2019, 11:19:34 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 31, 2019, 10:30:07 pm

You must have been at Mar a Lago after the tax law passed and Trump looked around the dinner table and said, "I just made you all much richer!"

Yeah, that's me, rolling in dough!  :laugh:

Quote from: serious crayons on March 31, 2019, 10:30:07 pm

Fun! I love weddings, as long as there are other friends there!

Oh, there were plenty of friends there,  there were about 20 other people there I knew from the league, some bowlers,and some partners.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 03, 2019, 08:29:14 am

At a first quick glance at the photo, I thought it was the lid of a red box filled with chocolates. Disappointing to find out it was a brick and a keyboard!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2019, 09:07:36 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 31, 2019, 10:30:07 pm

Fun! I love weddings, as long as there are other friends there!

Oh, God, I hate 'em. Hate 'em.

Tell you what, I'm perfectly aware that a lot of that is because I'll never have one of my own--i.e., jealousy.

BUT: All the outdated patriarchal shit that's gone on at all the straight weddings I've attended makes me want to barf. I'm surprised the groom doesn't have to hand over a bride price (cows? goats? sheep?) in front of the whole assembly before the wedding can proceed. The worst of all is "giving away the bride." Why not sell her and at least make some money off the proceedings? That might help pay for it. Doesn't the bride's family pay for it anyway?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2019, 11:12:21 am

I may have read this wrong, but I think Chuck said two guys from his league were getting married, so no giving the bride away or other patriarchal bs, hopefully. And, something you could do someday.

Chuck, what is that brick about? Companies come up with the darndest things that they think will motivate their employees! When I was laid off, it took me a couple of years before I could get rid of a box of heavy trophies, a lot of metal and acrylic that could be of no use to anybody.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2019, 12:59:34 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2019, 11:12:21 am

I may have read this wrong, but I think Chuck said two guys from his league were getting married, so no giving the bride away or other patriarchal bs, hopefully. And, something you could do someday.

Chuck, what is that brick about? Companies come up with the darndest things that they think will motivate their employees! When I was laid off, it took me a couple of years before I could get rid of a box of heavy trophies, a lot of metal and acrylic that could be of no use to anybody.

Katherine said she likes weddings when friends are there. I was responding to her comment. I said I hated weddings, and then I said what I hated about straight weddings. I did not address same-sex weddings, though in point of fact I'm not particularly fond of those either. A particular friend in whose wedding I participated would be very hurt if he knew this. I get that he meant it as an honor, and I appreciate his intention, and I did what was asked of me and kept my mouth shut otherwise, but I still felt uncomfortable. I don't see marriage as a sacramental rite, and I see no need for weddings--as opposed to marriages--any longer. I'll pass, thank you. But when you get invited, you go, because that's what you do.

And what do you mean by something I could do someday? Give a bride away? As for me marrying--seriously? I'm almost 61 years old, and there is not likely to be anyone in my life for however much time is left to me. I've accepted that, though I am not happy about it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2019, 01:44:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2019, 09:07:36 am

Oh, God, I hate 'em. Hate 'em.

Tell you what, I'm perfectly aware that a lot of that is because I'll never have one of my own--i.e., jealousy.

As I said in my last post, I may have read this wrong, but to me, it seems like you're saying you hate weddings (hate 2x + "God") because you're jealous of the couple getting married, because you feel like you are denied the chance to do the same. However, it is now the law of the land that men and women can marry a person of their own sex in every state of the union. So, when you say, "I'll never have one of my own" that is a self-imposed restriction, is it not? I mean, since old-fashioned homophobic restrictions have been removed, gay people of all ages and backgrounds are stepping up to get married. There is a pent-up demand.

And there's another reason why older gay people are marrying, sadly. Because their earlier partners have passed away. Gay people, like anyone, want companionship and someone to share the load and, yes, care for them in their later years. Out there, there are thousands of older gay people who are alone and they don't like it one bit. And even though these people might be imperfect to look at, they have interesting souls and the ability to love and give of themselves.

But some of them just wouldn't be satisfied with a person about the same age, or even older than them. And so they remain single. That's fine with me. I want to remain single myself. I could get married again (I am several years older than you) but I don't want to. But on the other hand, I'm not going to hate or send negative messages to those wonderful people like John Laidler and Chuck who spent their honeymoon at the Brokeback BBQ and are both retired. I'm going to be happy for them, and take hope, and dance at their wedding.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2019, 03:37:30 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 03, 2019, 01:44:58 pm

As I said in my last post, I may have read this wrong, but to me, it seems like you're saying you hate weddings (hate 2x + "God") because you're jealous of the couple getting married, because you feel like you are denied the chance to do the same. However, it is now the law of the land that men and women can marry a person of their own sex in every state of the union. So, when you say, "I'll never have one of my own" that is a self-imposed restriction, is it not? I mean, since old-fashioned homophobic restrictions have been removed, gay people of all ages and backgrounds are stepping up to get married. There is a pent-up demand.

I freely admitted to jealousy, but to say "I'll never have one of my own" is not, or may not be, a "self-imposed restriction" because of the simple fact that it takes two people to make a marriage. I don't see a wedding and a marriage as the same thing. I would gladly have a marriage, just not a wedding. (Get the license, find someone with the authority to make it legal, then go have a nice dinner with friends, that's what I'd like.) Sure, "There are thousands of older gay people who are alone and they don't like it one bit," but I'm afraid I'm not getting your point. The removal of legal prohibitions is just that, the removal of legal prohibitions. It doesn't make it any easier to get married, except in a legal sense.

There comes a time when hope is merely self-delusion. I reached that point a couple of years ago. It then became time to accept reality. It must be nice to have the option of not marrying if you don't want to marry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 04, 2019, 08:55:38 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2019, 09:07:36 am

BUT: All the outdated patriarchal shit that's gone on at all the straight weddings I've attended makes me want to barf. I'm surprised the groom doesn't have to hand over a bride price (cows? goats? sheep?) in front of the whole assembly before the wedding can proceed. The worst of all is "giving away the bride." Why not sell her and at least make some money off the proceedings? That might help pay for it. Doesn't the bride's family pay for it anyway?

I like that you're objecting to them on feminist grounds, but most straight weddings these days tone down the patriarchal shit. Yes, "giving the bride away" dates back to a time when women were more or less literally owned by first their father then their husband. Most people recognize that a lot has changed (at least in this country), so at this point that connection is dim at best. I think the tradition lives on because brides want a family loved one (their father or someone else) to be involved in the ceremony in some special way.

Straight couples do just about anything at weddings these days. About 25 years ago I went to a wedding of close friends where the only people there were the couple, me and my husband (serving as matron of honor and best man), the bride's 10-year-old daughter and a minister. We went out in their backyard, held the short service, then went inside and watched a baseball game on TV and BBQed.

My own wedding, qlsoo 25 years ago, was semi-traditional but quirky. My former roommate, who'd just graduated from a Unitarian seminary (and was gay, FWIW), officiated at my mom's Unitarian church. We wrote the non-patriarchal vows. A couple of musician friends played a lovely gentle song on acoustic guitar by a local rock band we liked. One friend read a passage from Wuthering Heights, one of my favorite books as a kid, and another friend read from (who else? it was Unitarian church) Walt Whitman. The ceremony was so short that as we emerged from the church we passed some friends who were just arriving.

My dad did "give me away" though (my husband and I had been living together for several years, so it obviously wasn't remotely literal). And he paid for the reception in a ballroom, which was kind of fancy but relaxed and really, really fun. I've had friends say they had more fun at my wedding than at their own.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 03, 2019, 03:37:30 pm

I'm afraid I'm not getting your point. The removal of legal prohibitions is just that, the removal of legal prohibitions. It doesn't make it any easier to get married, except in a legal sense.

... There comes a time when hope is merely self-delusion. I reached that point a couple of years ago. It then became time to accept reality. It must be nice to have the option of not marrying if you don't want to marry.

Those are two different things, of course: whether you can legally get married and whether you have someone to marry. The legal part is taken care of. The mate part has not, but it seems like Lee is suggesting that it's always possible. After all, she started seeing R when she was about your age, or possibly a little older.

So technically it's never too late. But if you've decided that it is, then maybe it is.




 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2019, 11:58:53 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 04, 2019, 08:55:38 am

Straight couples do just about anything at weddings these days. About 25 years ago I went to a wedding of close friends where the only people there were the couple, me and my husband (serving as matron of honor and best man), the bride's 10-year-old daughter and a minister. We went out in their backyard, held the short service, then went inside and watched a baseball game on TV and BBQed.

That sounds very nice. I would like something like that. I might skip the baseball game, though.  ;D

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another friend read from (who else? it was Unitarian church) Walt Whitman.

I've heard that Unitarians read more from Walt Whitman than they do from the Bible. Just sayin.'  ;D

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But it seems like Lee is suggesting that it's always possible. After all, she started seeing R when she was about your age, or possibly a little older.

I took that as her point. I don't want to put words into her post, but I took it as she believes it's always possible. I disagree. And I believe that to believe it beyond a certain point in one's life when it has not happened is self-delusion. There are always exceptions, of course.

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So technically it's never too late. But if you've decided that it is, then maybe it is.

Yes, it is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2019, 04:32:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2019, 11:58:53 am

....I took it as she believes it's always possible. I disagree. And I believe that to believe it beyond a certain point in one's life when it has not happened is self-delusion. There are always exceptions, of course.

No, I don't believe that it is always possible for a person in their 60s or older to start to love another person and want to join with them. The reason I don't believe that is because of the thinking in your third sentence. If a person firmly rejects the idea or possibility, then it is impossible for it to happen. And another key is contained in the last part of that sentence where you say "when it has not happened." If a person is waiting around for love to just happen, and it hasn't happened, you're right, it's not going to "just happen." But love rarely comes like a prince on a white horse that got lost in the forest just when Briar Rose was washing strawberries in the pond and fell in. That only happens in Disney movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2019, 07:58:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, I can feel Friday coming!  ;D   This week has felt like a long one, so I'm glad it's almost over!


All this talk of weddings and whatnot, ending with Lee's post about a white knight, have reminded me of this song.....


Where have all the good men gone, And where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn, And I dream of what I need

I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, And he's gotta be fast, And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, And it's gotta be soon, And he's gotta be larger than life!  Larger than life

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 08:53:49 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2019, 04:32:35 pm

No, I don't believe that it is always possible for a person in their 60s or older to start to love another person and want to join with them. The reason I don't believe that is because of the thinking in your third sentence. If a person firmly rejects the idea or possibility, then it is impossible for it to happen.

Just as it's always at least somewhat possible to win a lottery (chances >0) unless you never buy a ticket, in which case it is impossible. And I think the love odds are slightly better than the lottery odds. Heck, people start love affairs in senior residences!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 08:55:53 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2019, 11:58:53 am

I've heard that Unitarians read more from Walt Whitman than they do from the Bible. Just sayin.'  ;D

It's possible you heard that from me, as I say it all the time, including here.  8) :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2019, 09:32:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2019, 11:58:53 am

I've heard that Unitarians read more from Walt Whitman than they do from the Bible. Just sayin.'  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 08:55:53 am

It's possible you heard that from me, as I say it all the time, including here.  8) :laugh:

 :laugh: Entirely posible!  :laugh:

Why is it that Unitarians are so fascinated by a (presumably gay) poet who's been dead for 127 years?

Is Leaves of Grass one of those classics--a book everybody talks about but nobody reads?  ;D

Incidentally, a visit to Whitman's home in Camden, New Jersey, and a copy of Leaves of Grass are important plot points in the novel Eddie and the Cruisers (though not in the movie), but as a reader of the novel I really don't get why or how the visit and Leaves of Grass connect with the event they are supposed to inspire. Maybe if I read Leaves of Grass. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 12:21:31 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2019, 09:32:56 am

Why is it that Unitarians are so fascinated by a (presumably gay) poet who's been dead for 127 years?

Is his gayness in doubt? I thought that was pretty much established.

I don't know the Unitarian church well enough to say for sure, but I would guess it's because he writes about large philosophical and metaphysical issues in an non-rhyming, semi-abstract, yet generally upbeat and positive way. Poets with rhyming lines or other more formal structures might sound corny. Sylvia Plath would scare people out of the church. And while hopefully Unitarians update their canon from time to time and include more modern writing (and by women and writers of color) Whitman's age and appearance convey gravitas.

Maybe long gray beards evoke a comforting subconscious image of God.  :laugh:

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Is Leaves of Grass one of those classics--a book everybody talks about but nobody reads?  ;D

I have a copy and have read and liked a couple of things but I'll admit I haven't read it cover to cover. I'm not great with poetry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 05, 2019, 01:34:50 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 12:21:31 pm

I don't know the Unitarian church well enough to say for sure, but I would guess it's because he writes about large philosophical and metaphysical issues in an non-rhyming, semi-abstract, yet generally upbeat and positive way. Poets with rhyming lines or other more formal structures might sound corny. Sylvia Plath would scare people out of the church.

Church is the one place where you can talk and think about things that are downbeat like death and why bad things happen. At least, in my church.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2019, 01:37:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 12:21:31 pm

Is his gayness in doubt? I thought that was pretty much established.

I don't think it's in doubt, but I gather from the Wikipedia article about him (which I read very quickly because I'm at work), that biographers have argued about that. But I'm also finding that as I grow older, I'm becoming even more unwilling than previously to assign that term to anyone who lived before the twentieth century (Whitman died in 1892) unless the evidence is overwhelming, as it is, say, for Oscar Wilde.

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Sylvia Plath would scare people out of the church.

From what I've read about her, I wouldn't be surprised if she'd scare anybody.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 02:17:31 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 05, 2019, 01:34:50 pm

Church is the one place where you can talk and think about things that are downbeat like death and why bad things happen. At least, in my church.

Well, two responses:

1) I didn't mean to say Whitman never took on challenging or dark topics and only wrote about rainbows and unicorns. For example, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," written in 1865, was about mourning Lincoln's death. Here's a good Wikpedia description:

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"The poem, written in free verse in 206 lines, uses many of the literary techniques associated with the pastoral elegy. It was written in the summer of 1865 during a period of profound national mourning in the aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Despite the poem being an elegy to the fallen president, Whitman neither mentions Lincoln by name nor discusses the circumstances of his death. Instead, Whitman uses a series of rural and natural imagery including the symbols of the lilacs, a drooping star in the western sky (Venus), and the hermit thrush, and employs the traditional progression of the pastoral elegy in moving from grief toward an acceptance and knowledge of death. The poem also addresses the pity of war through imagery vaguely referencing the American Civil War (1861–1865) which ended only days before the assassination.

And here are the first few lines:

When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d,
And the great star early droop’d in the western sky in the night,
I mourn’d, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring.

Ever-returning spring, trinity sure to me you bring,
Lilac blooming perennial and drooping star in the west,
And thought of him I love.

Again, I'm not familiar enough with Whitman or even other poets to make sweeping generalizations, but I was comparing him less to traditional church services than I was to poets who might be less appropriate than Whitman for church quotation. For example, here's a passage from Sylvia Path's "Daddy":

There’s a stake in your fat black heart
And the villagers never liked you.
They are dancing and stamping on you.
They always knew it was you.
Daddy, daddy, you bastard, I’m through.

Probably not ideal sermon content.

2) It's possible that Whitman, like traditional church services, share an inclination to explore dark or downbeat subjects but emerge with relatively encouraging, comforting, upbeat answers. Not upbeat in the false happy-face sense, more like upbeat as opposed to a total downer.

I mean, I don't know how your church goes about it, but I've never heard a pastor saying, "If you were wondering about death, here's the stark reality: it's simply the end of existence -- your consciousness ceases to experience any awareness after you die and that's the end of you." Or, "If you're wondering why bad things happen, the answer is that it's completely random because there's no fairness or order to life in the universe and there's no controlling figure who cares what happens to any particular individual or group."

Many churches have traditionally provided semi-comforting answers to troubling questions: When you die you go to Heaven. Bad things happen because the Lord works in mysterious ways but He has His reasons."

I don't know Whitman well enough to say whether he does or doesn't ever do that. But I think in his free-verse abstract way, he takes those big subjects to a different level that people might find wise or comforting, as they do a typical Christian sermon.


P.S. After posting that, I thought about how Robert Frost might fit in. In my again limited knowledge, he does take on big subjects. But in his case, it's often through subtle metaphors like what the woods that are lovely, dark and deep symbolize. Do people sitting in the pews -- trying to get their kids to sit still or thinking about the solo performance they're doing in a few minutes -- take the time to figure out the metaphors?

I've often read that Frost's "The Road Not Taken" is the most widely misunderstood poem in history. And that's by people who are giving it their full attention!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 02:25:54 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2019, 01:37:54 pm

I don't think it's in doubt, but I gather from the Wikipedia article about him (which I read very quickly because I'm at work), that biographers have argued about that. But I'm also finding that as I grow older, I'm becoming even more unwilling than previously to assign that term to anyone who lived before the twentieth century (Whitman died in 1892) unless the evidence is overwhelming, as it is, say, for Oscar Wilde.

I'm not sure what the evidence is in Whitman's case. In those days obviously it wasn't much talked about or openly practiced. But people were still gay, so if there's strong enough reason I'm inclined to go with it. Remember the historian who argued that Lincoln was gay because of his friendship with that guy -- deeply affectionate letters, bed sharing? As I recall there were solid arguments against it (like, people often shared beds back then) so while I don't assume Lincoln was gay I don't entirely rule it out.

I've probably told you that when I toured Louisa May Alcott's house a few years ago I emerged pretty sure that she was a lesbian. But as far as I know, that topic hasn't been deeply examined. Paul may know more about that, due to geographical proximity.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2019, 10:44:39 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 05, 2019, 02:17:31 pm

When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d,
And the great star early droop’d in the western sky in the night,
I mourn’d, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring.

Ever-returning spring, trinity sure to me you bring,
Lilac blooming perennial and drooping star in the west,
And thought of him I love.

That line strikes me as an odd thing to say about a deceased President, even an assassinated one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 07, 2019, 11:38:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 06, 2019, 10:44:39 pm

That line strikes me as an odd thing to say about a deceased President, even an assassinated one.

Maybe Whitman decided "And thought of the late president of the United States whom I voted for both times" didn't have quite the right rhythm.  :laugh:

But I can imagine it might have been true. People who hated Lincoln really hated him, so it seems possible that at least some of the people who liked him went so far as to love him. It's also possible "love" was used more loosely then, not as connected to romantic feelings, just as two men could share a bed.

But here's another good reason to read Whitman in a church. Parishioners can fill in their own "him," and it can be Jesus if they like. Or anyone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2019, 12:20:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.

I'm currently baking 5 stromboli to bring to a birthday party today at 3:00.  2 are done, and 3 are in the oven now.  They should be done in about 20 minutes.   Once they cool, I can slice them up.

I'm seeing a lot of nice posts about BayCityJohn on the forums and on Facebook.  I was really shocked when I got the phone call from Fritz last night.  Yet, a part of me kind of expected it, I guess.  He had been having health problems, and was looking at a future kidney transplant, or a future on dialysis.

I send all of his loved ones love, peace and good vibes.

The weather here in NJ is finally spring-like.  Blue skies,  sun, and somewhere in the mid-sixties, temperature wise.  Yesterday was the same, and it feels good to have the windows open, and feel the fresh air coming into the apartment.

*side note*  I'm enjoying reading the posts here, so please don't think my post should change the direction of the posts.  Please continue, if you are so inclined!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 07, 2019, 12:36:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2019, 12:20:21 pm

I'm currently baking 5 stromboli to bring to a birthday party today at 3:00.  2 are done, and 3 are in the oven now.  They should be done in about 20 minutes.   Once they cool, I can slice them up.

That sounds great! What do you put in yours? What kind of bread substance? Do you have to keep them warm?

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*side note*  I'm enjoying reading the posts here, so please don't think my post should change the direction of the posts.  Please continue, if you are so inclined!  :)

Thank you for your generous hosting of it, Chuck!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2019, 09:49:31 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 07, 2019, 12:36:26 pm

That sounds great! What do you put in yours? What kind of bread substance? Do you have to keep them warm?

I go quick and easy.  I use the Pillsbury pizza dough in the can.  Pop it open, spread it on a pan in a rectangle shape, fill it with pepperoni and mozzarella, roll it up and bake it.

In the past, I've used sausage and cheese, and buffalo chicken.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 09, 2019, 11:00:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 08, 2019, 09:49:31 pm

I go quick and easy.  I use the Pillsbury pizza dough in the can.  Pop it open, spread it on a pan in a rectangle shape, fill it with pepperoni and mozzarella, roll it up and bake it.

In the past, I've used sausage and cheese, and buffalo chicken.

Any kind of sauce inside or out? If you make them at home to take to a pot luck, do you have to keep them warm or put them in the oven when you get there, or can you serve them cold?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2019, 10:56:36 pm

It depends on what kind of stromboli I made.  If it was stuffed with buffalo chicken, I would serve it with bleu cheese or ranch to dip.

pizza toppings (pepperoni, meatballs) get served with a marinara sauce.

I make them a few hours before the event, let them cool a bit, and then slice.  I usually will warm the marinara sauce up to serve that hot with the sliced up stromboli.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2019, 08:42:39 am

Thanks for the info, Chuck! They sound delicious and reasonably easy and something I could try sometime, even though I'm not of Italian descent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2019, 09:48:37 pm

They are pretty easy to make, but I do have a tip for you.

You can't follow the cooking directions on the package.

Those directions are for a pizza crust, which is flat.  The directions may be something like "cook at 375 for 20 minutes", and if you do that, the dough outside will be cooked, but because it's rolled up, the dough inside will be raw.

After I roll the stromboli up,  I set the oven for 300, and cook it for about 30 - 40 minutes.  You have to eyeball it, and once it starts to turn a nice brown, it's done.

Also, you shouldn't use too much stuffing,  otherwise the stromboli will split apart when it cooks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 12, 2019, 08:50:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2019, 09:48:37 pm

They are pretty easy to make, but I do have a tip for you.

You can't follow the cooking directions on the package.

Those directions are for a pizza crust, which is flat.  The directions may be something like "cook at 375 for 20 minutes", and if you do that, the dough outside will be cooked, but because it's rolled up, the dough inside will be raw.

After I roll the stromboli up,  I set the oven for 300, and cook it for about 30 - 40 minutes.  You have to eyeball it, and once it starts to turn a nice brown, it's done.

Also, you shouldn't use too much stuffing,  otherwise the stromboli will split apart when it cooks.

Good to know. Thanks, Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 13, 2019, 03:58:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Yesterday was Friday, and pay day, so I'm happy!

I also have the following week off of work, and I intend to use it as spring cleaning time around the apartment.  I have a list of chores I need to get done this week!

Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven & refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.


I may need time off to rest u from my time off.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 14, 2019, 12:51:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 13, 2019, 03:58:06 pm

Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven & refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Let's see. Here's my tally.

I washed my curtains once. I have never cleaned the blinds (but then, rarely pull them down). I have hired professionals to clean my windows. I have cleaned and dusted surfaces, knick-knacks, etc., but possibly not as thoroughly as you will. I have a self-cleaning oven. I clean the refrigerator every few months. I occasionally move the furniture to vaccuum but have never used "carpet fresh." I have scrubbed the tub and bathroom, have no albums on my wall and have bought Easter supplies many times, but not since my kids were young(er).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2019, 02:44:49 pm

Spring cleaning! How I wish I had the time to lavish on my own living quarters. It looks like I will have two units coming vacant in the next month or two, so I'll likely be doing all those things, except straightening album covers, at my rental spaces. The Wall Street Journal had an article about how people don't clean their refrigerators enough. How they take their fridges for granted until they break. SO, recently, I decided to clean my freezer. A challenge, since it (as usual) was completely full of frozen food, some of it not really recognizable.

I started by getting out a large plastic shopping bag and started emptying the freezer. A few items looked appetizing and were put into the fridge to thaw and eat. A few items were put into the trash, dated several years ago. With the surfaces exposed, I washed them quickly with hot water and a sponge, followed by a baking soda/vinegar solution squirted on and wiped off. I then replaced the frozen food in better order. The whole process took 10 minutes! I'm definitely going to do that more often. Plus, I didn't even have to go grocery shopping for a whole week!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 14, 2019, 03:46:24 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 14, 2019, 12:51:13 pm

Let's see. Here's my tally.

I washed my curtains once. I have never cleaned the blinds (but then, rarely pull them down). I have hired professionals to clean my windows. I have cleaned and dusted surfaces, knick-knacks, etc., but possibly not as thoroughly as you will. I have a self-cleaning oven. I clean the refrigerator every few months. I occasionally move the furniture to vaccuum but have never used "carpet fresh." I have scrubbed the tub and bathroom, have no albums on my wall and have bought Easter supplies many times, but not since my kids were young(er).

You are not alone. I bought new curtains when I moved to my house in Australia in 1982 and nevr washed them they were heavy drapes and would have needed professional washing. I have the curtains that were in this house  when I moved here in 2010, never washed by me. In Australia I had horizontal venetian blinds i nthe bedrooms and they needed a thorough cleaning (outside with hose and scrubbing brush) once per year. Then not long before leaving I bought vertical blinds for my bedroom, wonderful so they are throughout my house here and do not need cleaning just a flick with duster occasionally. Also get a professional to clean the windows but it has been 2 years since the last time. I do clean the kitchen window as it does get splashed occasionally when cooking. Also it is the only one I realy look out of regularly, it has aview over the ocean.  Have never cleaned the oven bought 9 years ago. I looked recently but it is clean. Of course I clean the grill and the stove top. Yes the refrigerator needs cleaning a few times each year. Vacuum occasionally every few months, more often the kitchen floor. Scrub the bathroom (do not have a bath tub just a shower). I will buy some Easter 'eggs' (probably Bilbies, never rabbits they are pests) and cards for my sister and brother-in law after I fly to Sydney tomorrow. Assume she will buy the Hot Cross Buns which are essential for Good Friday. We are having lunch out at a friend of hers on Easter Day. The friend has Lithuanian/German culture and loves cooking. My sister is like me and hates cooking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 15, 2019, 09:06:46 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 14, 2019, 02:44:49 pm

Spring cleaning! How I wish I had the time to lavish on my own living quarters. It looks like I will have two units coming vacant in the next month or two, so I'll likely be doing all those things, except straightening album covers, at my rental spaces. The Wall Street Journal had an article about how people don't clean their refrigerators enough. How they take their fridges for granted until they break. SO, recently, I decided to clean my freezer. A challenge, since it (as usual) was completely full of frozen food, some of it not really recognizable.

I started by getting out a large plastic shopping bag and started emptying the freezer. A few items looked appetizing and were put into the fridge to thaw and eat. A few items were put into the trash, dated several years ago. With the surfaces exposed, I washed them quickly with hot water and a sponge, followed by a baking soda/vinegar solution squirted on and wiped off. I then replaced the frozen food in better order. The whole process took 10 minutes! I'm definitely going to do that more often. Plus, I didn't even have to go grocery shopping for a whole week!

I'm afraid that's certainly the situation with my refrigerator. When I lived in a rental apartment that had an old-ish refrigerator, the refrigerator got cleaned out regularly because it needed to be defrosted periodically. Now that I have a frost-free refrigerator I do, indeed, take it for granted--until I noticed frost building up on the back wall of the freezer compartment and needed to call someone to repair it.

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A few items were put into the trash, dated several years ago.

You had stuff in your freezer for several years?  :o  I never buy anything that I don't expect to eat in a reasonable amount of time, and I tend to panic if I have chicken in the freezer for more than a month. I try not to prepare more than I can eat at a meal so I don't have leftovers. It's not that I don't like leftovers, because I do, but when I have them I feel compelled to eat them right away, whether I'm "hungry for them" or not, so I don't end up with them hanging around for months and months.

Right now I'm unhappy that I have about half a dozen Omaha hamburgers in the freezer since Christmas. They came a dozen in a box, and it takes me a while (obviously) to use a dozen hamburgers. These are a bit of a chore to prepare. They have a lot of fat in them (I suppose that's what makes Omaha beef "prime"), so I have to grill them to get out the fat, but then they're so dry I have to soak them in gravy to make them palatable.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 15, 2019, 09:22:29 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 15, 2019, 09:06:46 am

I try not to prepare more than I can eat at a meal so I don't have leftovers. It's not that I don't like leftovers, because I do, but when I have them I feel compelled to eat them right away, whether I'm "hungry for them" or not, so I don't end up with them hanging around for months and months.

Depending on the dish, if I have enough leftovers, I pop them in the freezer. Then I have a smallish container there ready for quick thawing if I need dinner or lunch in a pinch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2019, 09:57:55 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, sleeping in felt good today!  ;D

Goals for today is to get some stuff at Wal Mart, mail some stuff out, and then get to the refrigerator and freezer.


Ah, the conversation of leftovers.  I also try to eat my leftovers as quickly as possible.  I don't like them hanging around too long.  Usually, if I make something,  I'll take any leftovers to work for lunch the next day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 15, 2019, 12:31:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 15, 2019, 09:57:55 am

Ah, the conversation of leftovers.  I also try to eat my leftovers as quickly as possible.  I don't like them hanging around too long.  Usually, if I make something,  I'll take any leftovers to work for lunch the next day.

I used to try to make something big, eat it for dinner two nights in a row and take it for lunch on the third day. If there was more than that, I'd put some in the freezer.

But now that my son lives here it's harder to plan. He is capable if eating about twice as much as I do, so a big dish can be demolished pretty quickly. Sometimes I take a lunch portion off the top and hide it in the back of the 'fridge.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 15, 2019, 01:29:44 pm

As I usually have one big trip a year last at least 6 weeks. I empty and turn off my frig. This year I am just having 2 small trips (today going to Sydney for 2 weeks and in late August going to our capital Wellington for 1 week) so the frig will not get turned off. However as I do very little of my own cooking there are not many leftovers in my rather small freezer compartment. I do stew rhubarb from my garden and put in small containers and when I make up a pan of mince to go with pasta, I make enough for about 3 meals. Otherwise the freezer just has bought meals from supermarket and bread. My main problem is vegetables, which I buy at the farmers market, going off in the crisper. I threw out carrots yesterday and when I went to cook a zucchini on Saturday, it had to be thrown out and I got some frozen cauliflower and broccoli instead. I cleaned my frig before my sister came and visited for my operation at the beginning of March. I guess I will do it again in a few months

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2019, 07:58:34 pm

Status update for what I accomplished today,  it's crossed off the list.

Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven & refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 16, 2019, 08:58:59 am

Do you have to clean the oven by hand? That doesn't sound fun.

I've always had self-cleaning ovens. Or I should say, the only times I've ever cleaned my oven were when I had self-cleaning ovens. It's possible I had others that weren't but it just never occurred to me to clean them.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2019, 10:32:38 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 16, 2019, 08:58:59 am

Do you have to clean the oven by hand? That doesn't sound fun.

I remember watching my mother do that.  :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2019, 10:59:58 am

When I've used the self-cleaning feature on my oven, it fried the delicate electronics, so I've stuck with hand cleaning since then. I've cleaned many an oven. I'd probably faint if a renter actually cleaned the oven before leaving the place.  :laugh:

It's not as bad as you might think. You remove any crusty stuff, then spray on the oven cleaner, leave it to do its work, and then wipe it off. If you have nice thick rubber gloves, it's a piece of cake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2019, 12:13:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, I'm going to miss sleeping in when I go back to work!

 :laugh:

Bowling night tonight, before I go there, my plans today are to clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks.  My original plan was to do the bathroom, but then thought that it makes no sense to clean it now, and then use it for the rest of the week, and have to clean it again Saturday for Sunday.  So I'll probably save the bathroom for Saturday.

I'll be getting stuff on Wednesday, so that I have time to put it together, and I'll most likely do the curtains, blinds and windows that day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2019, 12:17:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 16, 2019, 08:58:59 am

Do you have to clean the oven by hand? That doesn't sound fun.

I've always had self-cleaning ovens. Or I should say, the only times I've ever cleaned my oven were when I had self-cleaning ovens. It's possible I had others that weren't but it just never occurred to me to clean them.  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 16, 2019, 10:32:38 am

I remember watching my mother do that.  :P

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2019, 10:59:58 am

When I've used the self-cleaning feature on my oven, it fried the delicate electronics, so I've stuck with hand cleaning since then. I've cleaned many an oven. I'd probably faint if a renter actually cleaned the oven before leaving the place.  :laugh:

It's not as bad as you might think. You remove any crusty stuff, then spray on the oven cleaner, leave it to do its work, and then wipe it off. If you have nice thick rubber gloves, it's a piece of cake.

No, I don't have a self-cleaning oven.  It's pretty easy, as Lee said.  Fortunately, I didn't have a lot of "crusty" stuff around to clean.  When I cook/bake in the oven, I put aluminum foil on the racks, so if anything should bubble/spill over, it's just a matter of removing the foil.  It was really just a matter of removing the spatter.  I sprayed it with the Easy-off, let it sit for 40 minutes, and then was able to wipe it right off, and then give everything a quick rinse.


;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2019, 04:34:25 pm

Progress being made, more to cross off the list!


Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven & refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 17, 2019, 07:51:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day everyone!

I hope that everyone is having a great week!   The week is flying by, and I'm going to miss having the time to sleep in when I want to!   :laugh:

That being said, everything I wanted to get done this week on my time off is falling into place.   Here is my original list:

Progress being made, more to cross off the list!


Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven, clean refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

and here it is updated, everything that is done is crossed off.



Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven, clean refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 18, 2019, 08:34:23 am

What did you get for your Easter supplies?

Also, what is "straighten slanted albums hung on the wall"? Is it that you use album covers like paintings or posters, as wall decoration? I'm curious, because some of these are pretty big projects -- curtains, for example -- whereas if the albums are crooked, couldn't you just reach out and straighten them any time you notice it? Or is it more complicated than that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2019, 09:02:57 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 17, 2019, 07:51:10 pm

Wash the curtains,

Did you take down your winter drapes and hang up your summer sheers?

June Cleaver ain't got nuthin' on you, Sweetie!  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 18, 2019, 04:55:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2019, 09:02:57 am

June Cleaver ain't got nuthin' on you, Sweetie!  :laugh:  :-*

Then again, June was always good about polishing the silver ...  :laugh: Somehow it seems like every time Beaver came into the house she was busily polishing silver.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2019, 08:19:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, the week is flying by fast.

I hope everyone is doing well, and (if they celebrate) is ready for Passover or Easter.

Tomorrow is an odd day.  I'll kinda be working, but kinda be off.   I had scheduled the day off, and my coworker (Pamela) is going to have off next week.  She's going to Tennessee to visit relatives for Easter.  Well, she came in last week and said she found out her niece that she hasn't seen in over 10 years was going to be there as well, arriving on Thursday.  So she wanted to know if I would be willing to work from home on Friday, so she could leave Thursday night and get an extra day with her niece.   I said I was fine with it, and so was my supervisor.  I'll be signed on, but since it's Passover and Good Friday, I think it will be VERY slow, so I will still be able to get some other stuff done around the apartment for Sunday.

Spent more time getting the spring cleaning done, and it's time for the update.  Everything that is done is crossed off.


Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven, clean refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2019, 08:34:31 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 18, 2019, 08:34:23 am

What did you get for your Easter supplies?

Also, what is "straighten slanted albums hung on the wall"? Is it that you use album covers like paintings or posters, as wall decoration? I'm curious, because some of these are pretty big projects -- curtains, for example -- whereas if the albums are crooked, couldn't you just reach out and straighten them any time you notice it? Or is it more complicated than that?

I'm giving out four Easter baskets.  One for Trenton, the rest to be shared (mom, dad, and Chris,  Trent's mom and dad, and then my brother & sister-in-law).  I had to get four Easter baskets, and then all the stuff I was putting in them.  Trent has no chocolate, as he can't have dairy.  Everyone else got an assortment of chocolates.

As for the albums, I have collected vinyl versions of every Madonna album she's released, and I have them on my living room wall.

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These are hanging up over the couch, so I had to wait for the day that I moved the furniture to vacuum and dust behind it, so that I could get out the step ladder and fix the "off-kilter" albums.  While it sounds easy, there was a little effort to it.  LOL  I didn't want to damage the walls in any way, so they are hung up using those Command strips that are advertised on TV by MC Hammer and Tim Gunn.  The top two corners of each album have strips of Velcro holding them to the wall.  "Like A Virgin" (second from the left, top row) and "Greatest Hits - Vol.2" (second from the right, third row) both left corners had come unstuck, so I had to take them down, put on new Velcro, and then reattach them to the wall.

They are a nice square shape now, but come June of this year, Madonna releases a new album (Madam X) and that will throw my pattern off.   :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2019, 09:02:57 am

Did you take down your winter drapes and hang up your summer sheers?

I did not.  The curtains up there now are "black out" curtains with a special backing to help keep out the sun.  I keep the open most of time, but when the hot summer months arrive, when I go to work I undo the ties to let the curtains close, and help keep the apartment cooler.

Quote from: serious crayons on April 18, 2019, 04:55:21 pm

Then again, June was always good about polishing the silver ...  :laugh: Somehow it seems like every time Beaver came into the house she was busily polishing silver.

There's a perverted joke in that line somewhere, but I can't think of one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 19, 2019, 09:00:47 am

Wow, what a productive few days!

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 18, 2019, 08:34:31 pm

As for the albums, I have collected vinyl versions of every Madonna album she's released, and I have them on my living room wall.

Nice!

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There's a perverted joke in that line somewhere, but I can't think of one.

Good point. We'll just let readers fill in their own.

To borrow a funny line Jess once used here (in connection with something slightly different but the point being the same), "Oh, so is that what the kids are calling it these days?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2019, 02:48:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF, and Blessed Passover to those who celebrate!


To all Diners who celebrate, Blessed Passover!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 20, 2019, 10:38:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend, and that their plans are all set.

Everything is officially done!  ;D


Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven, clean refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2019, 09:53:52 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Easter to everyone!!!



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I got all my chores done for spring cleaning,  the Easter baskets for my family are ready, and I'll be meeting the family for dinner later, and dessert at my place after.

;D

Nice way to end the vacation!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 21, 2019, 10:32:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 20, 2019, 10:38:30 pm

Everything is officially done!  ;D


Wash the curtains, clean the blinds, clean the windows, clean and dust all surfaces,  remove all 'knick-knacks' from shelves and dust/clean the shelves and knick-knacks, clean oven, clean refrigerator, move furniture to dust and vacuum under and beneath everything, put "carpet fresh" on the carpets and vacuum, scrub out the tub and bathroom, straighten slanted albums hung on wall, get Easter supplies.

Congratulations! I'm seriously impressed. (Of course, I am always serious.  :laugh:)

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 21, 2019, 09:53:52 am

I'll be meeting the family for dinner later, and dessert at my place after.

;D

Nice way to end the vacation!

Sounds very nice! So you're gathering in a restaurant first? What's for dessert? Is it Italian -- cannoli, tiramisu ...?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 21, 2019, 12:30:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 21, 2019, 10:32:39 am

Congratulations! I'm seriously impressed. (Of course, I am always serious.  :laugh:)

Color me "serious"!

Quote from: serious crayons on April 21, 2019, 10:32:39 am

Sounds very nice! So you're gathering in a restaurant first? What's for dessert? Is it Italian -- cannoli, tiramisu ...?

We're spending some time at their house first.  Then go out to eat, and then back to my place for dessert.  There will be 10 of us, so I got 16 cupcakes.  I got them from House of Cupcakes because they make two vegan varieties (chocolate and vanilla).  Trent has dairy allergies, so he can eat the vegan cupcakes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 21, 2019, 01:39:25 pm

Happy Easter, Chuck and everyone!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 22, 2019, 12:50:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 21, 2019, 12:30:45 pm

We're spending some time at their house first.  Then go out to eat, and then back to my place for dessert.  There will be 10 of us, so I got 16 cupcakes.  I got them from House of Cupcakes because they make two vegan varieties (chocolate and vanilla).  Trent has dairy allergies, so he can eat the vegan cupcakes.

That sounds nice! Also, I'm sure vegan cupcakes are just as good, but vegan cannoli probably wouldn't be good -- too dependent on dairy.

Take the gun cupcakes, leave the cannoli.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 23, 2019, 11:18:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It was a good bowing night.  All three of my games were over average (one game was 23 pins above average, and the second was 33 pins above average).  Not only that, the team  we  bowled against is one of the top teams in the league, and we totally beat them, taking all 7 points.  That hasn't happened in a while!

THere are only about three weeks of bowling left, and then we quit for the summer, and start up again in September.

I spent today after work, and now before bed, watching MTV Classic network.  This channel still plays music videos from time to time, more so than the original MTV does now.   Anyway, tomorrow at 4:00 they are doing a live interview with Madonna, from London.  After the interview, they are giving a world premiere of her new video, "Medellin", her song with Portuguese rapper Maluma.

To celebrate, from 4:00 today until the interview tomorrow, it's 24 solid hours of Madonna music videos.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 27, 2019, 09:15:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

Friday went well, but it could've been bad.  LOL  I woke  at 2:30am Friday, to a very dark and silent bedroom.  It always takes my brain a minute to wake up, so I was laying there in the dark, quiet room, trying to figure out what was wrong.  Then I realized the ambient light from my router (which is in my bedroom) and the digital display on my alarm clock were out.  I realized that my power had gone out.  I got out of bed to make sure that my food in the freezer was still cold, and at that moment the power came back on.  I reset my alarm clock, and then got up to fix the clock on my microwave. 

It was then that I realized that I never ordered my groceries on  Thursday.  If I don't order them before going to bed, chances are that I won't be able to schedule a pick-up for Saturday.  Those slots fill up fast.   So I turned on the computer and went to the grocery store's site, and they only had three spots available  left for Saturday pick-up.  I quickly reserved one, and did a quick order.

Saturday here was a sunny day, but very breezy,  making it feel cooler than it actually was.  I spent the day doing some straightening up in the apartment, taking down the Easter lights, sorting the laundry, and getting groceries. 

The store had a new type of Cheerios cereal, so I picked them up.  Very tasty!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 28, 2019, 10:04:07 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 27, 2019, 09:15:24 pm

The store had a new type of Cheerios cereal, so I picked them up.  Very tasty!


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I noticed last night that my son had purchased a new kind.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2019, 11:43:23 am

I've had that variety too, it's good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2019, 11:54:44 am

In our household, we call Cheerios "baby food". And, yes, it's flavored with apple or berry juice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 29, 2019, 10:48:48 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 28, 2019, 11:54:44 am

In our household, we call Cheerios "baby food". And, yes, it's flavored with apple or berry juice!

It's the exact snack people often give toddlers who are old enough to eat solid foods and be entertained by a snack -- but not old enough to want cookies or chips or more exciting things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 02, 2019, 09:10:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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HOw is everyone?

Work continues to be busy, but I'm glad about that, it makes the day go by quicker.

Bowling season is over soon, we quit for the summer in two more weeks.

Stayed up too late last night, but I HAD to, Madonna was on the Billboard music awards.  First time performing in 4 years, and she performed with holograms, so at times there were 5 Madonnas dancing on stage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2019, 09:01:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day everyone!

;D

Hope everyone is going well!

Mother's Day weekend was good.  My brother and sister-in-law couldn't come over on Sunday, so we went out for dinner on Saturday night.   I went over to mom and dad's place on Sunday to visit and get my laundry done.

The week at work has been good, I've been able to get everything done, and it appears that I'm on schedule with everything.  I've even managed to get some major work in the filing room  done, and it's impressed my supervisor.

;D

As of last night the bowling season is over.  ;D  I'm looking forward to the summer break.  The past 5 weeks have been really good ones for my team, and we've won all 7 points each night, and we've managed to move up from 13th place (out of 16  teams) to 8th as of last night.  ;D

I'm looking into new cars, and I'm thinking that if all goes according to plan, I'll have a new vehicle by the end of the month, or by the beginning of June.

This is what I'm looking at.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 15, 2019, 11:42:18 pm

That looks like a muscle car!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 16, 2019, 10:08:22 am

That's a big one! Do you haul stuff around a lot, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 16, 2019, 06:11:54 pm

Chuck hauls a lot of pearls around all the time.

Also, he needs a big car to quickly pack up his stuff and get away when the zombies come for him.

I think you're right, Chuck, to take these important things into consideration when buying a new car.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 19, 2019, 09:31:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It was a busy weekend!

On Friday we had a power outage at work, and I had to work from home until 12:30.  I was able to get the cleaning done, and my laundry as well.  After work I had to run out to House of Cupcakes.

On Saturday we had a double birthday party.  My bday is Jan 15th, and my dad's is Jan 14th.  He turned 80, and I turned 50.  Mom wanted to have a party, but trying to have one in winter with the possibility of bad weather doesn't work, so we rented a hall and had the party yesterday.

It was a lot of fun.  About 110 people were there, and we all had a good time.   Planning the menu was some work, trying to make sure we had food for those who have dietary restrictions.  We had people who were vegan, gluten allergic, and dairy allergic.  That's why I was at House of Cupcakes,  I was getting some gluten free and dairy free cupcakes.

Got there early to set-up, stayed a little later to clean up, and helped my parents get everything home and sorted.

Today I had to go buy stuff for the bowling End of Season banquet.  The league pairs all the teams up, and each pairing puts together a basket that will be raffled off at the banquet.

I went shopping, and we're supplying the banquet with a "Classic Candy" basket.  With the $60.00 we donated, here is our haul for the basket.  You can click the pic to make it bigger.

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As for the car, it's an SUV by Hundai called the Santa Fe.  It's about 2 feet longer than the one I have now.   As for why I'm getting that one,  I'm thinking of a move in the future, so that cargo space will come in handy.  Also, mom doesn't drive, and my dad now no longer likes to drive at night.  I may be called on to be a chauffeur for mom and dad from time-to-time, so I should have a car that has room  I will need.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 20, 2019, 12:27:57 pm

Wow, your party sounds really fun. And happy 50th if I didn't say so back in January!

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 19, 2019, 09:31:53 pm

I went shopping, and we're supplying the banquet with a "Classic Candy" basket.  With the $60.00 we donated, here is our haul for the basket.  You can click the pic to make it bigger.

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Glad to see the candy cigarettes! I love those (not the taste, but the irony).

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I'm thinking of a move in the future, so that cargo space will come in handy.

Not far from your current place, I assume?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 20, 2019, 07:29:02 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 20, 2019, 12:27:57 pm

Wow, your party sounds really fun. And happy 50th if I didn't say so back in January!

Thank you!  It was fun, buy tiring!  I slept well that night!

Quote from: serious crayons on May 20, 2019, 12:27:57 pm

Glad to see the candy cigarettes! I love those (not the taste, but the irony).

They had a lot of other stuff there too, I may have to go back.  They had a huge supply of off-the-wall sodas!

Quote from: serious crayons on May 20, 2019, 12:27:57 pm

Not far from your current place, I assume?

Exactly!  I want to stay close to work, and family.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2019, 06:04:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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First Tuesday where I don't have to bowl!

;D

Don't get me wrong, I like bowling, but I look forward to the break in the summer!

Work has been going well, so I have no complaints on that front, thankfully!

Memorial Day weekend is coming,  does anyone have any good plans?  I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend, and a BBQ on Monday.

I played all the scratch-off lottery tickets that I got for my birthday, and came home $150.00 richer.  :)

Windows open, and a nice breeze is blowing through my apartment, it feels so good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 22, 2019, 08:58:37 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 21, 2019, 06:04:03 pm

I played all the scratch-off lottery tickets that I got for my birthday, and came home $150.00 richer.  :)

Nice gift idea! Not expensive for the giver, but potentially rewarding for the recipient!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2019, 02:13:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone has some fun plans for this three day weekend!   For me, laundry is Sunday, and Monday I'm going to a BBQ with friends.

As for today........


Whoooooooooo hoooooooooooooo!


Out with the old.............



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Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2019, 02:14:45 pm

.............and in with the new!!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 25, 2019, 02:23:36 pm

Oh wow!  Congrats Chuckie!

May it serve you well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 25, 2019, 10:26:37 pm

Looks really nice, Chuck! More fun to drive? What features does it have that your previous vehicle didn’t? They’re always upgrading!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 26, 2019, 10:53:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

Got the car on Saturday (I've named her Sabrina), today I got the laundry done, went on a shopping spree at Bed, Bath & Beyond, and spent some time at my friends' house, showing off the car.

Tomorrow I have to get two dozen donuts, and then go to a BBQ at 2:00.  Nice way to end the weekend!

Quote from: Sason on May 25, 2019, 02:23:36 pm

Oh wow!  Congrats Chuckie!

May it serve you well.

Thanks Sonja! 

Quote from: serious crayons on May 25, 2019, 10:26:37 pm

Looks really nice, Chuck! More fun to drive? What features does it have that your previous vehicle didn’t? They’re always upgrading!

I'm really enjoying driving her, but I wouldn't say "more fun".....I'm still getting used to her, but I'm getting used pretty quickly.

There are two issues I have to learn  to deal with.  LOL  With the Tracker, the spare was on the back door/hatch.  With the Santa Fe, it's under the car, to give more rear space.   Getting the spare out from under a car can be pretty awkward.  However, with the car I have 5 years of free roadside assistance, so if need be, they can deal with that,  not me.   The other issue is the Santa Fe has "Stop/Start Technology".  In automobiles, a start-stop system or stop-start system automatically shuts down and restarts the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. ... The engine restarts when the clutch is pressed prior to selecting a gear to move the car.   My Tracker didn't do this, so when the Santa Fe does, my thought is "oh, it just stalled!"

:laugh:

As for new features my Tracker didn't have, let's see what I can list.

Blind Spot warning,
Driver Attention Warning
Back-up Camera
USB ports to recharge phones
Vents in the second row for A/C and heating.

Finally, there is a screen on the dash that shows the radio information, it also can communicate with my phone, so it will play the music stored on my phone, play phone calls over the speakers, and use Google Maps for directional help.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 27, 2019, 09:50:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 26, 2019, 10:53:40 pm

There are two issues I have to learn  to deal with.  LOL  With the Tracker, the spare was on the back door/hatch.  With the Santa Fe, it's under the car, to give more rear space.   Getting the spare out from under a car can be pretty awkward.  However, with the car I have 5 years of free roadside assistance, so if need be, they can deal with that,  not me.   The other issue is the Santa Fe has "Stop/Start Technology".  In automobiles, a start-stop system or stop-start system automatically shuts down and restarts the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. ... The engine restarts when the clutch is pressed prior to selecting a gear to move the car.   My Tracker didn't do this, so when the Santa Fe does, my thought is "oh, it just stalled!"

The second you'll probably get used to fairly quickly. The first ... that one I would never get used to, but then I never change my own tires. I've had three flat tires in the past six months -- I blame the freeway on my way to work; they're doing a major reconstruction project and the road surface has been really rough and potholed. Anyway, my insurance policy has roadside assistance, and I also have AAA so if one doesn't work the other comes through.

I assume you'll get full coverage on Sabrina, so you might want to check the policy (not that you'd need roadside assistance from insurance for the next five years). I didn't know about mine for the first couple of years.

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Blind Spot warning,
Driver Attention Warning
Back-up Camera
USB ports to recharge phones
Vents in the second row for A/C and heating.

Finally, there is a screen on the dash that shows the radio information, it also can communicate with my phone, so it will play the music stored on my phone, play phone calls over the speakers, and use Google Maps for directional help.

Wow, fancy! Does it have the thing where you don't actually have to put the key in the ignition, it senses it in your pocket and you just press a button?

The music/phone/google maps feature will be really handy! Minnesota is starting a new no-hold law, which means you can't even hold your phone to make a call -- you have to have a feature like this. I have an aux plug in my car, so I could get the music to play through the speakers, but you'd still have to manipulate the phone to use it.

A few years ago I was assigned to cover an auto show. They had a contest for a free car, and this woman won who had come to the show to look at cars to replace her old one and wanted to upgrade to one with seat warmers and a rear-view camera.

The one she won was unbelievably decked out. Not just seat warmers, but seat AC! Not just RV camera and blind-spot sensor, but also features that steer your car back into your lane if you start to drift or slow you down if the cars ahead slow down, and all sorts of other things. Plus roaming wireless.

The theme of my auto-show article was all the fancy automated features you can get on cars these days. Some have, I think, since become standard. It's like we're in some middle ground before we reach fully automated cars -- The Singularity!

But I also talked to a mechanic who said all these automated things mean the cars take twice as long to fix, and yet he can't charge his customers twice as much.

Sounds like you've still got good old-fashioned manual transmission. In the city, even -- I salute you! I had that for 11 years but have had automatic so long I'd have trouble going back to manual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2019, 11:39:11 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Going to a BBQ at 2:00, and I'm bringing dessert.  I went to a local donut shop, and got these.


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1st Row: 3 Red Velvet & 1 Oreo
2nd Row: 2 Oreo & 2 Ring-A-Ling
3rd Row: 1 Ring-A-Ling & 3 Twix
4th Row: 3 Triple Chocolate & 1 S'mores
5th Row: 2 S'mores & 2 Reverse Jersey Cream
6th Row: 1 Reverse Jersey Cream & 3 Cinnamon Sugar Nutella.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 27, 2019, 11:43:02 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 27, 2019, 09:50:06 am

The second you'll probably get used to fairly quickly. The first ... that one I would never get used to, but then I never change my own tires. I've had three flat tires in the past six months -- I blame the freeway on my way to work; they're doing a major reconstruction project and the road surface has been really rough and potholed. Anyway, my insurance policy has roadside assistance, and I also have AAA so if one doesn't work the other comes through.

I assume you'll get full coverage on Sabrina, so you might want to check the policy (not that you'd need roadside assistance from insurance for the next five years). I didn't know about mine for the first couple of years.

Wow, fancy! Does it have the thing where you don't actually have to put the key in the ignition, it senses it in your pocket and you just press a button?

The music/phone/google maps feature will be really handy! Minnesota is starting a new no-hold law, which means you can't even hold your phone to make a call -- you have to have a feature like this. I have an aux plug in my car, so I could get the music to play through the speakers, but you'd still have to manipulate the phone to use it.

A few years ago I was assigned to cover an auto show. They had a contest for a free car, and this woman won who had come to the show to look at cars to replace her old one and wanted to upgrade to one with seat warmers and a rear-view camera.

The one she won was unbelievably decked out. Not just seat warmers, but seat AC! Not just RV camera and blind-spot sensor, but also features that steer your car back into your lane if you start to drift or slow you down if the cars ahead slow down, and all sorts of other things. Plus roaming wireless.

The theme of my auto-show article was all the fancy automated features you can get on cars these days. Some have, I think, since become standard. It's like we're in some middle ground before we reach fully automated cars -- The Singularity!

But I also talked to a mechanic who said all these automated things mean the cars take twice as long to fix, and yet he can't charge his customers twice as much.

Sounds like you've still got good old-fashioned manual transmission. In the city, even -- I salute you! I had that for 11 years but have had automatic so long I'd have trouble going back to manual.

Yes, I do have full coverage on Sabrina, so I'll have to look and see if I have that feature or not.

She doesn't have the keyless feature, so I still have a key to put into the car to turn it on.  No, I don't have a manual transmission, she is automatic.   I do know how to drive a stick, however.  Two of the trucks I've owned in the past were stick-shift.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 27, 2019, 03:47:15 pm

In 2017 I rented a car in Alaska and fortunately was warned that it sensed the opener in my pocket. It is always my habit to test the door is locked before I leave and, of course, that just opened the door again, very frustrating. You just pressed a button to start the engine.  In the old days, I kept a spare key in my wallet. Not so necessary now as it is almost impossible to lock the key inside the car but the key door opener is so thick, even the spare, so cannot be kept in my wallet.  I had a lucky escape last Friday.  I went by myself to plan a walk for next week in a bird sanctuary. There is a donation box at the entry. When I returned I was surprised to see a lady standing right at my car (I had spoken to her during the walk, she was photographing birds) She was writing a note as she had found my key lying beside the donation box. I was 50 km from home, very few people around. If I had checked my pocket and realised the key was missing, I would have gone into a panic, so thankful she saw it.
I have a manual. My sister tried to talk me out of it when I bought the car in 2010 and was not happy early this year when she came over to stay for my hernia operation. I could not drive for a week and she had not driven a manual for over 20 years. However she had more trouble with the windscreen wipers/blinkers being on the opposite side.
When I moved to NZ I was not pleased that people could use cell phones in cars, however they banned them (as in Australia for many many years) not long after I moved here.  No problem for me, I rarely even turn my phone on, it is only for emergencies.
I have only had one flat tyre in the last 10 years. I was in the North Island and dressed for dinner and it was raining so I called the AA. The only other time I have called the AA was for a flat battery (surprised it lasted 8 years)and I was at home, fortunately only going shopping so not in a hurry. I guess I would have had to call them last Friday if I had not found my key. I do not need insurance with my AA membership.
I would like my next car to be electric but they are so expensive to buy. My car is almost 10 years old so will probably start to need money for repairs.
Petrol here is about NZ$2.35 per litre which is NZ$8.90 per gallon or US$5.85 per gallon. However I only fill up my car about once per month (about 35 litres) and get discounts for AA membership (10 cents), my monthly ISP payment (10 cents) and even my hairdresser (3 cents).  My Ford Fiesta is very economical and I rarely drive more than 20 km from home and use the bus where possible. I usually take 3 passengers when we go hiking on Tuesdays.  It has seat belts for another person in the back but that is very squashed so avoided. People seem to rush to get in my car, not sure if because it is comfortable, my driving is safe or my personality  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 27, 2019, 04:01:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 27, 2019, 11:43:02 am

No, I don't have a manual transmission, she is automatic.   I do know how to drive a stick, however.  Two of the trucks I've owned in the past were stick-shift.

Oh! I thought when you mentioned pressing the clutch ...  ???

The donuts look delish!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 27, 2019, 04:22:12 pm

I do not feel in control when driving an automatic. The car (Honda Accord) I drove in Alaska in 2017 (just 3 days and only to the Denali park entry where you board buses) was automatic as was the car (small Nissan) I had for one day in Jasper, Canada and i drove an automatic in Australia (Hyundai Accent) last year for 10 days. The car I had in the Cotswolds UK for 3 days last August (BMW) was a manual.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 27, 2019, 04:34:34 pm

Congratulations on the new wheels, Chuck! Is there a road trip in your near future?

I'm taking my Crimson Chariot on a road trip at the end of June. First west into the mountains, then up Utah, swinging by Moab way, then a swing through the Tetons and Yellowstone, and across to Ten Sleep, the rodeo on the Fourth of July and the ceremony for John Trudell on the next day. Then, east to Buffalo and the Occidental Hotel and back to Denver. I'm sure my trusty car will be up for it!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 28, 2019, 09:52:11 am

Wow, Chuck!  Sabrina is a real beauty.  Safe and happy driving!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2019, 09:29:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, we have thunder and lightning here tonight in NJ!!!  Just what I like.  I have the window open by the computer table, and I can hear the rain pounding down, and watch the flashing lightning.

Back to work today, and I'm already ready for another day off.  :laugh:  I have June 11th off, for a dentist appointment.  Then we have July 4th off.  That day is a Thursday, and I think a lot of our clients will close on Friday as well, so it will be a SLOW day in the office.

Quote from: brian on May 27, 2019, 04:22:12 pm

I do not feel in control when driving an automatic. The car (Honda Accord) I drove in Alaska in 2017 (just 3 days and only to the Denali park entry where you board buses) was automatic as was the car (small Nissan) I had for one day in Jasper, Canada and i drove an automatic in Australia (Hyundai Accent) last year for 10 days. The car I had in the Cotswolds UK for 3 days last August (BMW) was a manual.

It's interesting that you would feel that way, Brian.  Most people here in the US would prefer automatic instead of manual.  I am grateful that I know how to drive both.  It's been many years since I've had to use a manual, but I do know how.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 27, 2019, 04:34:34 pm

Congratulations on the new wheels, Chuck! Is there a road trip in your near future?

I'm taking my Crimson Chariot on a road trip at the end of June. First west into the mountains, then up Utah, swinging by Moab way, then a swing through the Tetons and Yellowstone, and across to Ten Sleep, the rodeo on the Fourth of July and the ceremony for John Trudell on the next day. Then, east to Buffalo and the Occidental Hotel and back to Denver. I'm sure my trusty car will be up for it!!

No, no road trips in the near future.   However, who knows what the next few years may bring?

Quote from: southendmd on May 28, 2019, 09:52:11 am

Wow, Chuck!  Sabrina is a real beauty.  Safe and happy driving!

Thanks so much, BBP!!!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2019, 10:47:47 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 27, 2019, 04:34:34 pm

Then, east to Buffalo and the Occidental Hotel and back to Denver. I'm sure my trusty car will be up for it!!

I want to go back to Buffalo. I want to stay at the Occidental Cafe and have a meal at the Busy Bee Cafe, if it's still there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2019, 10:54:33 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 27, 2019, 09:50:06 am

I never change my own tires.

You just don't, or you don't know how?

My father would not have let me out on the road if I couldn't change a tire myself. I even used to put on my own snow tires. He made sure I knew how to check and add oil and wiper fluid and water and/or antifreeze to the radiator.

One thing he did not teach me, or think to teach me, was to check and add water to the battery--you had to do that back in them days. At least when the battery went dead once because it had gone dry, he couldn't blame me for it because he never told me I had to do that!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 01, 2019, 09:16:40 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2019, 10:54:33 pm

You just don't, or you don't know how?

I know how, but I've never done it and have never had to.

The closest I came to having to was when I got a flat at night (maybe around 8 or so? it was dark, anyway) on a freeway in an area not near commercial development but near some houses. I jumped a fence, knocked on the door of a house and asked the guy inside for help. He changed it! There are some advantages to being a woman -- I think a man would have a harder time doing this. (On the other hand, a woman is in somewhat more danger knocking on a stranger's door.)

Now, in the era of mobile phones and roadside assistance, I wouldn't even need to do that unless I was in the middle of nowhere with no service.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2019, 04:15:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh, the it feels good to be in the weekend!

Work this coming week will be a little crazy.  It's "Santander Week", and upper management is doing things for the employees to show their appreciation. 

One day next week is a donut delivery for breakfast.  Some locations will have a Spa Day where masseuses will come in.  On Monday, our department is having a pizza luncheon.  On Friday I had to call a local place and order 14 pizzas (7 kinds, two of each) and a large salad, enough to serve 49 people.  I didn't order any soda, because these places usually send  2 liter bottles, which are never finished, and then they go flat and have to be thrown away.  So today I went and got 4 cases of varieties of Coke, and two cases of water.  I can expense this through the bank and get my money back.

Of course, this also means that I must get to work early on Monday, and make sure the conference room is set up for the pizza delivery and lunch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2019, 04:17:02 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2019, 10:54:33 pm

My father would not have let me out on the road if I couldn't change a tire myself. I even used to put on my own snow tires. He made sure I knew how to check and add oil and wiper fluid and water and/or antifreeze to the radiator.

One thing he did not teach me, or think to teach me, was to check and add water to the battery--you had to do that back in them days. At least when the battery went dead once because it had gone dry, he couldn't blame me for it because he never told me I had to do that!  :laugh:

It was the same for me.  My dad taught me how to do all that, and I remember adding water to the battery of my first car too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 01, 2019, 05:45:25 pm

I had forgotten about checking water in battery. I am afraid I never check anything these days. I might check the oil before going on a long drive but it is over 15 months since I drove more than 100 km away from home. I had to fill the windscreen washers recently. There is a cat that sleeps on my car and its paw marks are all over the windscreen each morning. Luckily guns are restricted here or it would be dead.
My car needs a WOF (Warrant of Fitness) in November and I get a full service in February. Apparently it was first registered in Nov 2009 and I bought it from the dealer in Feb 2010. Except for a new battery last year, I have not had any major repairs but expect that will not last much longer. Cars need so little servicing now compared to when I first owned a car (was a 21st birthday present) in 1965 (a 1958 Holden all cars since I have bought brand new).
In those days the road side service would not change a tyre for a male but thankfully that has changed. I have had one flat tyre on my present car, I was in the North Island, dressed to go out for dinner and it was raining so called AA. Like most new cars, the spare is not supposed to be used for any great distance and not above 80kph so I had to waste holiday time the next day having the tyre repaired. I have bought 2 complete new sets of tyres in the 9 years.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 01, 2019, 08:44:17 pm

One thing that irks me is that when you have a problem with a tyre, they want you to buy 4 new tyres. What a waste!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 02, 2019, 12:12:33 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 01, 2019, 08:44:17 pm

One thing that irks me is that when you have a problem with a tyre, they want you to buy 4 new tyres. What a waste!

Not sure who ' they' are. Generally I find that there are deals to buy 3 and get the fourth free. On previous cars I would have the tyres rotated when I had a service but that seems not to be done now that the spare cannot be used in the rotation. I never have a 'problem' just that they show me that usually 2 (front?) are getting down towards the legal limit. When I replaced those 2, it was only a year before the other 2 needed replacing and I did not get the 4th tyre free so next time I bought 4 at once.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 06, 2019, 09:03:34 am

Quote from: serious crayons on June 01, 2019, 09:16:40 am

I know how, but I've never done it and have never had to.

The closest I came to having to was when I got a flat at night (maybe around 8 or so? it was dark, anyway) on a freeway in an area not near commercial development but near some houses. I jumped a fence, knocked on the door of a house and asked the guy inside for help. He changed it! There are some advantages to being a woman -- I think a man would have a harder time doing this. (On the other hand, a woman is in somewhat more danger knocking on a stranger's door.)

Now, in the era of mobile phones and roadside assistance, I wouldn't even need to do that unless I was in the middle of nowhere with no service.

Nice to know there are still a few Good Samaritans out there. But I guess maybe you did take a chance. If I had a daughter, I wouldn't recommend it.

Do you belong to AAA? They've provided roadside assistance to members for, like, forever. It's probably even easier to connect with help now in the age of smart phones (or even flip phones  ;D ). I once had a situation where my car battery went dead because I didn't notice that when a passenger got out, somehow he bumped the switch on the dome light, so the light stayed on after the door was closed. AAA came out and gave me a jump, even though the car was in a parking garage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 06, 2019, 09:47:51 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 06, 2019, 09:03:34 am

Do you belong to AAA? They've provided roadside assistance to members for, like, forever. It's probably even easier to connect with help now in the age of smart phones (or even flip phones  ;D ) I once had a situation where my car battery went dead because I didn't notice that when a passenger got out, somehow he bumped the switch on the dome light, so the light stayed on after the door was closed. AAA came out and gave me a jump, even though the car was in a parking garage.

I've been a member of AAA for years and used it countless times. These days, to save money I don't renew my membership when it expires -- I just call when I have car trouble, renew it on the spot and get service right away.

But also, my car insurance comes with roadside assistance. AAA has a limit on how many calls you can make during a given year and I've come close to or past that limit. I don't know if my insurance program has a limit or not, but I use them over AAA and have let my son, whose car is in bad shape, use the AAA because his insurance policy doesn't have it.

I also have gotten amazing hotel deals with my AAA discount. When Priceline and Hotwire came along, though, I switched to those services because their hotel deals were even more amazing. For a while there I was getting really nice rooms for $50-$75/night. I don't think the deals nowadays are as good as they used to be. My latest travel trick is to book a flight and hotel package. I haven't done this for a while (my last five trips were all free for work reasons -- best discount of all!), but I got a great deal on a French Quarter hotel room in NOLA with a flight/hotel package. And when I took my sons to Paris about six years ago, we got a three-day side trip to Barcelona with two nice hotel rooms and flight to Paris for free -- well, for the same price it would have cost us just to fly to Paris and back. A travel agent I know taught me that trick.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 06, 2019, 03:11:00 pm

I belong to NZAA. It is only $39.50 per year as they carried over the membership from Australia so I have been a member for over 50 years. I get 6 cents per litre off petrol at BP and they send me emails and give me 10c on set days (usually about once per week but I rarely fill up more than once per month). I have had discounts when renting cars from Thrifty. They have insurance schemes as well but I have found them not as good as others. I have used the card for a discount when buying tyres. Their accommodation discounts tend to be with hotels above my usual level.
I have only used them 3 times in the 9 years I have lived in NZ. A few months after arriving with my new car I parked with the front wheels on too hard a lock and they would not budge. He came and wrenched the steering wheel round which I was not game to do. I have done that occasionally since. I had a flat tyre when travelling  on the North Island which I have described before (raining, in my good clothes, headed for dinner). And they came when my battery finally went flat after 8 years, gave me a discount on the new battery. My father (who spent all his spare hours working on cars, I was a big disappointment to him) insisted I join when I got my first car in 1965. In those days they were more necessary as cars were less reliable and I am complete lost mechanically. but I still would not be without my membership. It is one reason I carry my cellphone, I rarely actually use it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2019, 03:02:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I thought that I was going to have a few chores to get done today, but I managed to get them done during the week after work, so today is not as busy.  I do need to get laundry done today, as I won't be able to do it tomorrow.


On Sunday, the bowling league that I'm a member of is having their season end banquet.  One of the things they do to raise money for the league is they take all the teams, and put them into pairs.

Once they're all paired up, each pair comes up with a theme for a basket.  This season, there will be nine baskets in total.  They'll all be lined up on a table, and will be raffled off.  My team and the other team opted to go with a theme of Classic Candy.

I just finished putting the basket together.



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We have Whirly Pops, Astro Pops, Swirl Pops, Pixy Stix, Haribo Berries, Zero Bar, Cups of Gold, candy Cigarettes, Sugar Daddies, Fun Dip, original Red Vines, grape Red Vines, Sno-Caps, Bottle Caps, Dubble Bubble, Charms Sours, Nik L Nips, and assorted Pop Rocks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2019, 11:07:59 am

Wow, so many different ways to spin the sugar!!

Re: your winged man, it reminds me of a scene in Rocketman where Elton leaves the concert at Madison Square Gardens and goes to the rehab facility, still dressed in his performance costume!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2019, 05:38:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I have the day off work today, as I needed to get my teeth cleaned.  Also, by chance, I had some plumbing issues in the bathroom (minor stuff) and when I called the super, he said the plumber will be in this location tomorrow, so he'll send  him up to have a look at the problems.  I used the afternoon to clean the bathroom, so it's presentable for the plumber.

;D

Other than that, not much going on here.  It's Father's Day weekend this weekend, so I'm meeting the family for a late lunch, early supper on Saturday, so I need to go out and get cards for my dad, my brother and Trent's dad.

Since my brother, s-i-l, niece, Derek and Trent haven't seen the new car yet, I'll  drive the family up, and let them see Sabrina.  I'll still do my laundry on Sunday, so that way I can see dad on Father's Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 11, 2019, 05:39:06 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2019, 11:07:59 am

Wow, so many different ways to spin the sugar!!

Re: your winged man, it reminds me of a scene in Rocketman where Elton leaves the concert at Madison Square Gardens and goes to the rehab facility, still dressed in his performance costume!

So many people have told me it's a really good movie.  I have no interest in it,  I was never an  Elton fan.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2019, 05:46:47 pm

Me neither.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 11, 2019, 05:48:17 pm

And btw Chuck, I think you'd be better off cleaning the bathroom after the plumber was there!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2019, 06:25:49 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 11, 2019, 05:48:17 pm

And btw Chuck, I think you'd be better off cleaning the bathroom after the plumber was there!  ;D

Or possibly clean the plumber. ...  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 12, 2019, 08:59:18 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 11, 2019, 05:39:06 pm

So many people have told me it's a really good movie.  I have no interest in it,  I was never an  Elton fan.

I'm a medium Elton fan with a medium interest in the movie. I've heard it's good, so at some point I might go see it or stream it.

Unlike the Freddy Mercury one. I was not a Queen fan and I heard the movie was bad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 12, 2019, 11:13:09 am

I dislike most biopics, unlike Oscar.

However, I highly recommend "Rocketman".  It's very energetic, not entirely linear, has big dance numbers and even fantasy sequences.  The lyrics move the story along.  Toran Egerton is amazing as Elton.  Jamie Bell (all grown-up Billy Elliot!) is wonderful as Bernie Taupin--lyricist of "A Love that Will Never Grow Old". 

Brokie connection!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 12, 2019, 05:05:50 pm

I have seen both. Although I am much more an Elton fan than a Queen fan, I actually enjoyed Bohemian Rhapsody more.
I lined up for a few hours in 2011 and bought a ticket for Elton. It was the first big concert in our then brand new undercover stadium. It was the first time I had ever been to a rock star concert. I enjoyed myself. he is coming again on Feb 6 next year and I went online at 9am when sales opened, was willing to pay about $250 but the cheapest available was $360 so I decided not. Accommodation in Dunedin is already completely sold out (unless you are willing to pay $1000 for the night)
However I came out of Rocketman feeling very depressed. Seems ridiculous as we know that Elton has been drug free for 28 years and now has a happy family.
I am still glad I saw the movie.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 14, 2019, 05:14:54 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2019, 06:25:49 pm

Or possibly clean the plumber. ...  8)

 :o ::) ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 16, 2019, 11:03:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is enjoying your weekend!



On Friday, I left work, drove past the mall, and went to FYE (For Your Entertainment - music/movie store) by my apartment, and found it's where FYE "used" to be. Found another FYE at the mall I passed on the way home (facepalm).  I drove back that way and went to that mall, and found out that this FYE has no new music. (facepalm). On the way out, on a whim, I stopped in at Barnes & Noble bookstore, to their music section. SCORE!!! I now own the CD and VINYL versions of "Madame X" by Madonna!

Only down side was they didn't have the deluxe version, but they ordered it for me, and it will be shipped on 6/21.


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The family got together yesterday for Father's Day, because my brother and niece do a charity motorcycle ride on Father's Day, so they won't be around.  They are taking part in the 24th Annual Kelsey Charity Run.  An AMA sanctioned charity motorcycle run, it takes place every year on Father's Day, rain or shine! All proceeds go to help kids with Cancer & other debilitating diseases.  Donation $20 per Person.  After the ride, there are events and a BBQ.

We went to Maggiano's Little Italy for a late lunch/early dinner.  I had a dish called "Tuscan Shrimp and Chicken".   It was ziti in a red pepper cream sauce, with grilled shrimp, grilled chicken and cheese.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 16, 2019, 12:52:24 pm

Yum!

I love how even when your family goes out for a meal, it's Italian.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 22, 2019, 09:41:34 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 12, 2019, 11:13:09 am

However, I highly recommend "Rocketman".  It's very energetic, not entirely linear, has big dance numbers and even fantasy sequences.  The lyrics move the story along.  Toran Egerton is amazing as Elton.  Jamie Bell (all grown-up Billy Elliot!) is wonderful as Bernie Taupin--lyricist of "A Love that Will Never Grow Old". 

Brokie connection!

Really enjoyed "Rocketman" especially Toran Egerton and Jamie Bell! Want to see it again! Side anecdote, might be TMI: "Rocketman" was playing on the radio when my first child was conceived.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2019, 06:07:09 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is doing well!

had a busy Saturday last weekend!

Trenton graduated pre-school, and it was his ceremony day.  Afterwards, he got to pick where we went to eat, and he wanted IHOP.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 25, 2019, 02:32:07 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 22, 2019, 09:41:34 pm

Really enjoyed "Rocketman" especially Toran Egerton and Jamie Bell! Want to see it again! Side anecdote, might be TMI: "Rocketman" was playing on the radio when my first child was conceived.

Somebody's rocket went off for sure, then.

Was there an exclamation of "Gun's goin' off"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2019, 08:55:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Whew!  It has gotten hot here!   We hit 90 degrees today!  Summer has officially arrived.

This arrived late, but better late than never!   I'm ready for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.


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I've also ordered a set of rainbow lights.  If they get here by Friday, I'll put them  up.  Otherwise, save 'em for next year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2019, 06:20:32 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

I had my mid-year review the other day, and it went well.  My supervisor is pleased with my performance on the job, and likes my attitude!  How about that?!  :laugh:

Been on a clean-streak lately, putting things away as I use them, and keeping everything in its place,  so the apartment has been clean for a while now.  I also went to "The Container Store" and got a bunch of shoe-box sized containers.   I always keep my flags and lights for the windows in my coffee table where the lid lifts up, but they were all just tossed in there.  Now, each holiday has its own container, and everything in there is nice and neat.

;D

I also went through my two end tables which have the same feature, and realized the stuff I put in there I wasn't using, everything had been shut in there for over a year and not used, so I got rid of it all.

;D

It's July 9th, and I saw my first Christmas commercial on TV.  ::)  Apparently, Balsam Hill (the artificial tree company) is having a "Christmas in July" sale.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 09, 2019, 08:35:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2019, 06:20:32 am

I had my mid-year review the other day, and it went well.  My supervisor is pleased with my performance on the job, and likes my attitude!  How about that?!  :laugh:

Hard to imagine s/he'd say otherwise! You sound very conscientious about both. Maybe, "You should have brought more stromboli to the last office party because it was so delicious everybody finished it before I could get my third piece."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2019, 06:54:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 09, 2019, 08:35:17 am

Hard to imagine s/he'd say otherwise! You sound very conscientious about both. Maybe, "You should have brought more stromboli to the last office party because it was so delicious everybody finished it before I could get my third piece."

:laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2019, 07:21:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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We're about to enter another weekend!

;D

Things have been going well on my end!  Work has been keeping me busy, but that's a good thing.

I have about a month to go before I get my vacation, which I'm looking forward to, even if I have no real plans.   :laugh:

I am looking to get a car cover for the Santa Fe.  My parking lot has a tree that overhangs it, and the car is covered in dirt and sap daily.  Not liking it at all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 13, 2019, 02:26:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is well!

I went out today and got the car washed, and tried to find a car cover to fit her, but the two stores I went to didn't have it.  I guess I'll have to order it online, and see if I can get it delivered to my local Wal Mart and then I can pick it up.

I never really considered getting one, but with the tree that hangs over my building's parking lot, I have to wash the car almost weekly to keep it clean.

Meeting friends for dinner tonight, some mutual friends are hosting at their place, so I'm bringing dessert.  I went  back to Glaze Donuts and got a pretty good mixture of flavors.

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Top row: 2 Maple & Bacon, 2 Red Velvet
Middle row: White Chocolate Pretzel, Tina's Birthday, Reeses Donut, Oreo Donut
Bottom row: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Ring-A-Ling, Italian Rainbow

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2019, 05:37:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another weekend has come and gone. 

Oh well!  On to the next one!  ;D

According to the weatherman,  things are  supposed to get hot and humid  here this week.  Not looking forward to that at all!

At least the A/C is working well this season!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 15, 2019, 06:09:11 pm

It's supposed to be hot and humid here too. Can't believe I was looking at 12-ft snowbanks just last week! Stay cool, friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2019, 07:55:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is doing ok after the heatwave!

I've been doing some online jigsaw puzzles.  Haven't done a real one in a while, but doing them online is fun!

Saw the parents and cat this weekend, and Blaze is doing better lately!   Mom had been worried about him, as she felt he was walking funny and thought he was in pain from arthritis or a leg issue.  Blaze is a very large cat, and about 13 now, so he is not as limber as he once was, meaning he doesn't groom himself so well.   Mom brushes him, but she felt he needed more care (he's a long-hair cat) so she took him to the vet to have the fur trimmed down to almost the skin, to cool him for the summer.

When she went to pick up Blaze after the appointment, he told her that he did have some knots on his sides, however, he had a few big knots between his hind legs, which must've been pulling on him, causing his strange walk.  Now that the fur is all cut away,  he's walking much better.

Mom has decided that instead of doing this for the summer, she'll have it done three or four times a year, so that he's always neater, and the knots won't have time to get out of control.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2019, 05:08:52 pm

So, what is your opinion of the new country star Orville Peck, friend Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 24, 2019, 06:36:31 pm

Never heard of him until you posted.   Checked out his videos on YouTube......nice voice, don't get the whole "hide my identity" thing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2019, 07:21:58 pm

Don't you find his fringed mask a little erotic?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2019, 08:30:20 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2019, 07:21:58 pm

Don't you find his fringed mask a little erotic?

Not really.  And I've seen this sort of done before, with chains, by Prince.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2019, 07:48:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF Everyone!

Got through the busy week, and now it's time to do NOTHING!

LOL

I know I won't be doing nothing.  However, this weekend is the first one in a long time that I have no plans, and can just relax.  ;D  I will spend some time doing some dusting and cleaning of surfaces and such, maybe clean the fridge a bit, but no traveling, and spend the evening just relaxing and watching TV.

;D

Vacation is coming up, not next week, but the week after.  This time is much needed!  LOL   One of my coworkers is starting to REALLY work my nerves, and I need this break!  I don't know what's going on with her life lately, but she's been really really obnoxious lately, you can just feel the cloud of negativity hanging over her.  Unfortunately, I'm not the only one who has noticed it, and I don't think she knows the impression she is giving off to others.

I hope she can relax this weekend, and come back refreshed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 28, 2019, 10:55:51 am

If your coworker keeps it up, could you possibly go for coffee or something similar and tactfully discuss the issue? If she was a normal person before her recent obnoxiousness, she'd probably want to be made aware of how she's coming across. Plus you're such an amiable coworker you could probably do it in a way that wouldn't offend her too much. Bring her a donut!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 28, 2019, 10:58:55 am

Wow, I just looked at the number on top: Cellar Scribblings has been read almost 2.9 million times!!!  :o If Cellar Scribblings were a book, it would be an international best seller, you'd be rich from the royalties and they'd be making a movie of it!

Somehow I  never noticed that feature before. I'm sure other threads have racked up millions of readings as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 28, 2019, 06:28:35 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 28, 2019, 10:55:51 am

Bring her a donut!  :D

It's funny you should say that, I'm bringing donuts to work tomorrow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 09:18:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 28, 2019, 06:28:35 pm

It's funny you should say that, I'm bringing donuts to work tomorrow!

Before I came into work this morning, I had to stop at the lab to have blood drawn. Of course I had to "fast" before the draw: no breakfast. So I told myself that after the draw, I would treat myself to a couple of Dunkin Donuts doughnuts in addition to my regular Wednesday morning DD coffee. I bought two doughnuts along with the coffee. Wouldn't you know: When I got into work, somebody had set out THREE BOXES of Dunkin Donuts doughnuts!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 31, 2019, 10:57:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 09:18:44 am

a couple of Dunkin Donuts doughnuts

Did you repeat the word because you prefer the ough spelling?  :)

Quote

When I got into work, somebody had set out THREE BOXES of Dunkin Donuts doughnuts!  :laugh:

I have a love-hate relationship with people who bring food to work. On the one hand, it's nice of them and in most cases tasty! On the other hand, oftentimes I'd rather not eat cookies that day but if I have to repeatedly walk past this big plate of them, how could I not? At a previous job, I just started saying, "No thanks, it would just trigger my eating disorder," which isn't entirely untrue.

The people I really don't understand are those who love baking so much they'll make things and then bring them to work instead of eating them at home. I mean, this would be in things where you can tell if part has been consumed or not, like a pan of brownies with none missing.

PS I looked at a preview of this and it was all in quotes and I couldn't figure out why. No missing /quotes. Then I finally noticed. On one side of a /quote, in place of an [ it had a {.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 11:26:29 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 31, 2019, 10:57:39 am

Did you repeat the word because you prefer the ough spelling?  :)

It's true that I do prefer that spelling, because donut always makes me think of the verb to do, and it makes me think: doo-nut.  ;D

However, Dunkin Donuts sells more than doughnuts and coffee. They also sell muffins, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches, so it seemed proper to me to specify that someone brought in doughnuts rather than, say, bagels. From time to time, someone has brought in DD bagels, which, IMO, are pretty good for chain-store bagels.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 31, 2019, 02:51:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 11:26:29 am

However, Dunkin Donuts sells more than doughnuts and coffee. They also sell muffins, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches, so it seemed proper to me to specify that someone brought in doughnuts rather than, say, bagels. From time to time, someone has brought in DD bagels, which, IMO, are pretty good for chain-store bagels.

Good to know about the breakfast sandwiches. I think even major fast-food drive-thrus often have decent breakfast sandwiches, but DD's might be better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 03:33:59 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 31, 2019, 02:51:08 pm

Good to know about the breakfast sandwiches. I think even major fast-food drive-thrus often have decent breakfast sandwiches, but DD's might be better.

They are really, really good. They probably also have about a week's worth of sodium in one sandwich.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2019, 05:59:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

Remembering Rich today.  You are missed, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2019, 06:02:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 09:18:44 am

Before I came into work this morning, I had to stop at the lab to have blood drawn. Of course I had to "fast" before the draw: no breakfast. So I told myself that after the draw, I would treat myself to a couple of Dunkin Donuts doughnuts in addition to my regular Wednesday morning DD coffee. I bought two doughnuts along with the coffee. Wouldn't you know: When I got into work, somebody had set out THREE BOXES of Dunkin Donuts doughnuts!  :laugh:

Isn't that always the way?  You go to work with food, and suddenly everyone has food.  One day you go in without food, and there is none around anywhere.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 31, 2019, 10:57:39 am

I have a love-hate relationship with people who bring food to work. On the one hand, it's nice of them and in most cases tasty! On the other hand, oftentimes I'd rather not eat cookies that day but if I have to repeatedly walk past this big plate of them, how could I not? At a previous job, I just started saying, "No thanks, it would just trigger my eating disorder," which isn't entirely untrue.

The people I really don't understand are those who love baking so much they'll make things and then bring them to work instead of eating them at home. I mean, this would be in things where you can tell if part has been consumed or not, like a pan of brownies with none missing.

I've told people in the past that me bringing in food to work is part of my diet plan.....I make myself look thinner, by making those around me fatter.

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 31, 2019, 06:32:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2019, 06:02:58 pm

I've told people in the past that me bringing in food to work is part of my diet plan.....I make myself look thinner, by making those around me fatter.

;)

That's an excellent plan!!  ;D

I may adopt it. Seems a lot easier than other ways to look thinner.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 01, 2019, 11:36:25 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 03:33:59 pm

They are really, really good. They probably also have about a week's worth of sodium in one sandwich.  :-\

I don't worry about sodium, and I'm a saltaholic and a soysauceaholic. My blood pressure has stayed good so far ...

What I count are carbs, and I'm sure the sandwich is full of those as well. I could look it up online before trying one.

On the other hand, I'm guessing the sandwich is lower-carb than a donut.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 01, 2019, 11:37:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2019, 06:02:58 pm

I've told people in the past that me bringing in food to work is part of my diet plan.....I make myself look thinner, by making those around me fatter.)

A brilliant if devious scheme!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2019, 06:04:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

;D

Next week  I'm on "stay-cation", and I'm looking forward to it!  :)  I just plan to relax and get some cleaning done around the apartment.

Luckily, things were slow at work this week, and I was able to get caught up on everything that needed to be done, leaving nothing for my coworkers to have to finish.  I was even able to leave work on time on Friday.  Usually the day before I leave, I have to stay later to make  sure everything is done.  Not this time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 04, 2019, 08:03:03 pm

Enjoy your week away from your job.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 05, 2019, 10:45:27 am

Keep us posted on your cleaning accomplishments. They're very inspirational.

My house is on the market right now so I have to keep it pretty meticulously clean at all times. I kind of like it!

I did hire a maid to do the initial deep cleaning, but I can probably handle it from here. It would actually be really easy if I lived alone rather than with a sloppy son. (I wasn't really a neatnik either at his age.) Who knew tidiness can be relatively easy? (She says, knowing she has a big basket tucked away full of New Yorkers, some dating back into early 2018.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2019, 12:19:26 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 01, 2019, 11:36:25 am

I don't worry about sodium, and I'm a saltaholic and a soysauceaholic. My blood pressure has stayed good so far ...

With the strong history of hypertension in my family, I need to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 05, 2019, 01:43:26 pm

Probably for the best in any case, or at least can't hurt. But if you're used to salt food tastes bland without it. I'm sure after a while you'd get used to it, though.

I once stayed with some friends where the husband was a truly great cook. Only problem: he either didn't salt the food at all or just lightly. They didn't keep S&P shakers on the table, and it seemed rude to ask back then (nowadays when that happens, I just go ahead and ask).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2019, 02:08:44 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 05, 2019, 01:43:26 pm

Probably for the best in any case, or at least can't hurt. But if you're used to salt food tastes bland without it. I'm sure after a while you'd get used to it, though.

Actually, I've surprised myself at how quickly I've adapted. Take pretzels, for example. As counterintuitive as it may seem, pretzels without salt on top aren't that bad. The variety my dad is able to buy is really quite good. The variety I can get in my supermarket isn't that great, not as good as the pretzel's Dad gets, but not that bad, either.

Morton's Salt Substitute isn't that bad, either. As good as actual salt? No, but I'm not feeling in any way deprived, nor am I even missing the real thing.

And low-sodium ketchup on scrambled eggs is just as good as salt and pepper.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 06, 2019, 02:59:25 am

I haven't cooked with salt ( I do put in a small pinch when boiling pasta) nor have a salt shaker on the table for probably over 20 years, when I was first diagnosed with hypertension. I must admit I do prefer it when (like just now - about every 2nd week) I buy fish 'n chips at our local shop rather than when I cook it at home myself. I use pepper a lot more now. I am now suppose to give up sugar (I have been diagnosed pre-diabetic) as well and that was hard but no longer put it in my coffee (3- 4 cups per day) nor on my breakfast cereal and I buy a no added sugar cereal. I do however eat a lot of cakes and pastries and a crepe with lemon and (brown) sugar is my big treat at the Farmers market on Saturday morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 06, 2019, 08:44:00 am

Quote from: brian on August 06, 2019, 02:59:25 am

I am now suppose to give up sugar (I have been diagnosed pre-diabetic) as well and that was hard but no longer put it in my coffee (3- 4 cups per day) nor on my breakfast cereal and I buy a no added sugar cereal. I do however eat a lot of cakes and pastries and a crepe with lemon and (brown) sugar is my big treat at the Farmers market on Saturday morning.

I have given up sugar in the past and found it pretty easy after the first week or two -- I just lost my taste for it. Once I start eating it again, the sweet tooth comes back, but weaker than it used to be.

I've never used it in coffee, I've long preferred sugar-free breakfast cereals. I like cakes and pastries, but even those aren't the temptation they used to be. When I eat in a restaurant, I never even look at the dessert menu -- not out of restraint or self-discipline, but because I'm just not that interested.

However, when people bring cookies and donuts, etc., into work I have trouble passing by them all day without trying some. Lucky I don't work in Chuck's office!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2019, 04:25:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

;D

Second day of "stay-cation" and I'm being productive.  I've cleaned all the surfaces in the kitchen, and dusted the CD racks and the dressers and picture frames in my bedroom.  I've also pulled the windows down and cleaned  the windows in my bedroom.  CDs that were not in place  (ex. just laying on the shelves, not in alphabetical order) are now in order.

Next project is to get everything off the shelves in the living room, dust the items and the shelves, and put everything back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2019, 04:37:43 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 05, 2019, 10:45:27 am

Keep us posted on your cleaning accomplishments. They're very inspirational.

My house is on the market right now so I have to keep it pretty meticulously clean at all times. I kind of like it!

I always seem to be cleaning this place lightly.  It started this summer when I was having issues with my toilet and the yellow-jackets getting in.  I wasn't sure when the plumber and the exterminator were coming, so I had to keep everything tidy.

On top of that, I've often said that I didn't want to be the person who moved into the building, got sloppy, and caused pests to come in.

Lastly, while my apartment is not cluttered, I do have a lot of knick-knacks around, and the more frequently I do light cleaning, it minimizes the dust that can collect in the place.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 31, 2019, 03:33:59 pm

They are really, really good. They probably also have about a week's worth of sodium in one sandwich.  :-\

Quote from: serious crayons on August 01, 2019, 11:36:25 am

I don't worry about sodium, and I'm a saltaholic and a soysauceaholic. My blood pressure has stayed good so far ...

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2019, 12:19:26 pm

With the strong history of hypertension in my family, I need to.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 05, 2019, 02:08:44 pm

Actually, I've surprised myself at how quickly I've adapted. Take pretzels, for example. As counterintuitive as it may seem, pretzels without salt on top aren't that bad. The variety my dad is able to buy is really quite good. The variety I can get in my supermarket isn't that great, not as good as the pretzel's Dad gets, but not that bad, either.

Morton's Salt Substitute isn't that bad, either. As good as actual salt? No, but I'm not feeling in any way deprived, nor am I even missing the real thing.

And low-sodium ketchup on scrambled eggs is just as good as salt and pepper.

I have to say, I don't use salt very often.  I do enjoy salty pretzels, so that is the one time I have it.   Even for snacks, I enjoy dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts and sunflower seeds, and my popcorn is lightly salted.

Quote from: brian on August 06, 2019, 02:59:25 am

I haven't cooked with salt ( I do put in a small pinch when boiling pasta) nor have a salt shaker on the table for probably over 20 years, when I was first diagnosed with hypertension. I must admit I do prefer it when (like just now - about every 2nd week) I buy fish 'n chips at our local shop rather than when I cook it at home myself. I use pepper a lot more now. I am now suppose to give up sugar (I have been diagnosed pre-diabetic) as well and that was hard but no longer put it in my coffee (3- 4 cups per day) nor on my breakfast cereal and I buy a no added sugar cereal. I do however eat a lot of cakes and pastries and a crepe with lemon and (brown) sugar is my big treat at the Farmers market on Saturday morning.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 06, 2019, 08:44:00 am

I have given up sugar in the past and found it pretty easy after the first week or two -- I just lost my taste for it. Once I start eating it again, the sweet tooth comes back, but weaker than it used to be.

I've never used it in coffee, I've long preferred sugar-free breakfast cereals. I like cakes and pastries, but even those aren't the temptation they used to be. When I eat in a restaurant, I never even look at the dessert menu -- not out of restraint or self-discipline, but because I'm just not that interested.

However, when people bring cookies and donuts, etc., into work I have trouble passing by them all day without trying some. Lucky I don't work in Chuck's office!  :laugh:

I don't have sugar too often either.  Diabetes runs in my family, so I'm always watching that.  I don't drink coffee, and in the mornings I drink a bottle of unsweetened, steeped tea.  I've also cut out all soda and diet soda, I now drink unsweetened, lightly flavored seltzer.

The last time I had a "wellness check" with the doctor, my blood pressure was down, and my sugar levels were fine.   I'll be making another appointment in December, and since I've lost weight since then, I'd like to see the numbers even smaller.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 06, 2019, 05:27:18 pm

Good for you for losing weight, Chuck!  :-*

I need that too, but it's so damn hard  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 06, 2019, 06:06:15 pm

I do not feel my evening meal is complete without dessert. Even if not hungry and I only have a piece of toast and vegemite or perhaps  sardines or spaghetti, I still need to have some dessert. My blood pressure is always high. My doctor (8 years) recently moved. He always had an excuse for my bood pressure , the last time was a few days before my hernia operation and it was up. It was also part of a complete medical check required to renew my drivers licence at age 75 so I was bit nervous. Then while in hospital, they always said "that is up" even the last check before leaving.
I chose not to go to the replacement doctor a lady but instead a young male in the practice who may leave at the end of November. He looks 20 but must be 30. We discussed several problems and then said "Aren't you going to check my blood pressure?" He did and said it is up but looked at my records and said "it is always high" so apparently not concerned. In NZ our medical records are all online but for some reason not the BP so I can never remember the actual numbers but when I told my sister the day after, she was horrified. 
I almost never drink a soda (we say soft drink). Perhaps on a very hot day (not common here)I like a lemon iime and bitters. Never touch coke and never eat any snacks with salt,even when young.  One thing that annoyed me on my last trip to USA, I would order a sandwich or roll for lunch in a cafe and they would give me crisps (we say potato chips)  on the side. That is never done here and I did not touch them. I think popcorn is revolting, cannot stand the smell of it. If someone sat next to me in the movies eating some, I would have to move.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 06, 2019, 06:37:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 06, 2019, 04:25:08 pm

Second day of "stay-cation" and I'm being productive.  I've cleaned all the surfaces in the kitchen, and dusted the CD racks and the dressers and picture frames in my bedroom.  I've also pulled the windows down and cleaned  the windows in my bedroom.  CDs that were not in place  (ex. just laying on the shelves, not in alphabetical order) are now in order.

Next project is to get everything off the shelves in the living room, dust the items and the shelves, and put everything back.

You're going to have to go back to work to rest up from your staycation. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 06, 2019, 07:18:08 pm

I can beat you at that! I know there are some lurking under my bed that date to BT (before Trump). I pull them out every once in a while when I need to be reminded of the good old days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 07, 2019, 09:27:55 am

Quote from: brian on August 06, 2019, 06:06:15 pm

I almost never drink a soda (we say soft drink).

We say soft drink sometimes, usually in more formal contexts. Most of the people here say soda, though in the Midwest we call it pop.

Quote

they would give me crisps (we say potato chips)

We say potato chips, too. I think crisps is the British term.

Quote

I think popcorn is revolting, cannot stand the smell of it. If someone sat next to me in the movies eating some, I would have to move.

I guess you and I will never go to the movies together, Brian.   :-\  Sometimes I go because I'm in the mood for popcorn as much as I am for the movie! Though movie theater popcorn is the only kind I really like.

And if you went to a movie here, you'd probably have to move around a lot. I would guess that maybe half of moviegoers get popcorn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 07, 2019, 11:44:20 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 07, 2019, 09:27:55 am

Though movie theater popcorn is the only kind I really like.

It's so bad for you. That's why it's so good!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 07, 2019, 05:18:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I believe the apartment is finished!

Today I cleaned the bathroom,  mopped the bathroom floor, mopped the kitchen floor, cleaned the windows, and cleaned the refrigerator.   I  can just chill the rest of the stay-cation.

;D

I posted about the chores that I did while I was on stay-cation, and got a few replies that stay-cations are to be used to rest and relax, and that I should be out doing something fun.

:laugh:

I'm not a summer person, and never have been.   I don't really enjoy going to the Jersey shore, although I do enjoy the boardwalk at night.  I don't like the beach, the heat or humidity.

I have three more weeks of vacation to use, and I have a week in October, November and December.  That time off, I'll go out and look into some "harvest" related things to do, and check out fall foliage, and take pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 07, 2019, 05:38:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 07, 2019, 09:27:55 am

And if you went to a movie here, you'd probably have to move around a lot. I would guess that maybe half of moviegoers get popcorn.

Fortunately popcorn is mainly a kid's thing here and I rarely go to a children's or a popular type movie. I went to the Lion King last week but in the morning during school term. I am attending the NZ International Film festival at the moment and, unusually for me, I went to an 8.30pm on Tuesday night. I felt strange as everyone around me was sitting with a glass of wine. I had just half a glass with my dinner before I drove down to the city so did not want another one or I might have fallen asleep. I am off to an 11am screening now so should be getting ready (9.20am) as I want to catch the 10am bus.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 09, 2019, 04:30:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 06, 2019, 06:37:02 pm

You're going to have to go back to work to rest up from your staycation. ...

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2019, 08:40:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!

;D

First week back at work is going pretty smoothly.  I've managed to catch up on everything I need to, and move forward with new things.  ;D

This week is my work anniversary, 22 years on the job!   :o

I'm celebrating by bringing some cookies to work tomorrow for everyone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 15, 2019, 08:41:10 am

Congratulations, Chuck! That's almost three times longer than I've ever worked in one place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2019, 08:49:17 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 15, 2019, 08:41:10 am

Congratulations, Chuck! That's almost three times longer than I've ever worked in one place.

Seventeen years and seven months here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2019, 08:07:15 pm

hello!!!

Here are some pics of some pics I put up by the cookies,  and then the cookies I got.

I put them out at 10:00 and by 3:00 they were gone.

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 15, 2019, 08:07:46 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 16, 2019, 09:01:36 am

Yum!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2019, 07:40:58 pm

Congrats on the 22 years, Chuckie!

The cookies look yummy!

I've been almost 17 years at my work. That's by far the longest I've ever worked in one place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 16, 2019, 09:36:56 pm

I worked 15 years at one school, The other closest was 8 and a half and then 7 and a half at another. Nothing else went over a year except perhaps one school near the end of my career where I was 2 years but not full time, it varied from 2 dpw to 4 dpw.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 23, 2019, 09:15:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!

I hope that everyone is doing well, and has some good plans for the weekend!

I'm just spending it relaxing.  Only thing I need to do this weekend is the laundry.  ;D

The "unofficial" end of summer is almost here,  Labor Day weekend.  Looking forward to the start of autumn.  ;D

I may take two days off in September.  There is a family reunion happening the last weekend in September.  It's on Saturday, down the shore.  Everyone is supposed to bring some food, and a chair to sit on.  Since I'll traveling on Saturday to and from the shore, and then having to get stuff done on Sunday,  I know I'll be tired.  This is making me debate taking off the Friday before so I can prep my food, and then Monday so I can relax.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 24, 2019, 08:31:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 23, 2019, 09:15:06 pm

I may take two days off in September.  There is a family reunion happening the last weekend in September.  It's on Saturday, down the shore.  Everyone is supposed to bring some food, and a chair to sit on.  Since I'll traveling on Saturday to and from the shore, and then having to get stuff done on Sunday,  I know I'll be tired.  This is making me debate taking off the Friday before so I can prep my food, and then Monday so I can relax.

That's an excellent idea. Family reunions are great -- in mine, at least, and yours, too, judging from what I've heard of your family -- and you should make the most of them while you can.

Nowadays, many of the people in my family are now either deceased or not in good enough health to do that. But I have fond memories of those in the past. Most recently, my cousins and brothers and uncle and aunt and I gathered in a small town in Iowa a few years ago to help another aunt get her condo ready to sell (she was in a nursing home at that point). I don't see my cousins very often -- we're not especially close, and they don't live near here -- but I like them a lot and that weekend was really, really fun.

So if you have the PTO days, might as well use them. Then you won't feel rushed to get the food ready, and have a day to chill in between.

Are all of your family members going there and back on Saturday? If some are staying overnight, and they're relatives you like, maybe you could even consider that.

In any case, we'll want to know all about what you decide to bring (with photos) and then afterward, some of the things other relatives brought. Maybe a photo of the food all laid out!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2019, 12:53:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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mom and dad are away for the weekend.  They booked a hotel room near the "Land of Make Believe" this weekend, and have taken Trenton for a weekend away, and they'll  be coming back at one point Sunday.   I'm going over to their place today to get the laundry done today, as I'm sure they'll be really tired tomorrow, and they should have the house to themselves so they can relax.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 24, 2019, 08:31:21 am

That's an excellent idea. Family reunions are great -- in mine, at least, and yours, too, judging from what I've heard of your family -- and you should make the most of them while you can.

Nowadays, many of the people in my family are now either deceased or not in good enough health to do that. But I have fond memories of those in the past. Most recently, my cousins and brothers and uncle and aunt and I gathered in a small town in Iowa a few years ago to help another aunt get her condo ready to sell (she was in a nursing home at that point). I don't see my cousins very often -- we're not especially close, and they don't live near here -- but I like them a lot and that weekend was really, really fun.

So if you have the PTO days, might as well use them. Then you won't feel rushed to get the food ready, and have a day to chill in between.

Are all of your family members going there and back on Saturday? If some are staying overnight, and they're relatives you like, maybe you could even consider that.

In any case, we'll want to know all about what you decide to bring (with photos) and then afterward, some of the things other relatives brought. Maybe a photo of the food all laid out!

I've pretty much decided that's what I'm going to do, take two days off.  I Have a week saved to carry over to next year, so why not take two of them, and carry three days over?

My plan would be to prep food on Friday, go to the reunion on Saturday, laundry and chores on Sunday, and Monday to relax.

I already know what I'm bringing.  The invite specified that when you RSVP, you mention what food you are bringing, so they can prevent too many duplicate dishes from showing up.  I've already RSVP'ed and said I'm going to make assorted stromboli with marinara sauce for dipping.

There will be pics taken, no worries.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 24, 2019, 02:48:43 pm

I am flying to Wellington (our capital city) tomorrow for 6 nights. I joke it is my overseas trip for the year (it is on the bottom of the North Island so across Cook Strait). I did fly to Sydney at Easter but I never count that as a trip. I have 4 nights at the Symphony (all of Beethoven's 9 symphonies) from Wed to Sat and have planned lots of hikes. Tuesday looks to be rain so will go to our excellent Te Papa museum, so far the rest of the week looks fine. I have not been to Wellington since 2013 except for the airport in 2017 when flying home from Sydney.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 24, 2019, 03:07:06 pm

Family reunions for me means visiting my sister but I talk with her everyday on Skype even though she lives 2000 km away. We have not heard from my cousins on my Father's side since Mum died in 2006 (Dad died in 1974). The eldest use to send her a card at Christmas but did not reply to our message that she had died, not even a sympathy card.
My sister rings one cousin on my mother's side every few weeks. She has mild dementia and is in a home so the conversation is limited. Until 18 months ago, my sister was trying to care for her, managing her affairs, she would not let her daughter near her, and it was really too much for my sister.
A nephew (slightly younger than me) flew down from Queensland and took her up to live in a home near him. He had to tidy up her affairs and the small unit where she lived. She was his mother's sister so a closer relation than us.  My sister and I took him to lunch (Good Friday) and it was the first we had met since we were teenagers. His mother and mine rang every week but both are now dead.  However, once he had taken over her financial affairs from my sister, he has not made any contact with us again.
Sadly for me, Sister excepted, blood is not thicker than water.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 25, 2019, 05:16:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 24, 2019, 12:53:19 pm

They booked a hotel room near the "Land of Make Believe" this weekend,

Is this literally the name of a place, or is it a nickname for Disneyland?

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I've pretty much decided that's what I'm going to do, take two days off.

Good plan!

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I'm going to make assorted stromboli with marinara sauce for dipping.

I suspected so! Yum!

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There will be pics taken, no worries.  ;D

I figured as much.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2019, 10:26:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 25, 2019, 05:16:28 pm

Is this literally the name of a place, or is it a nickname for Disneyland?

It's a theme park here in NJ,  has a safari, water park, rides, games and other things.

Go to "what's new" to see some of what they have.

https://www.lomb.com/index.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 31, 2019, 08:31:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.




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Just fooling around with some different text font for today.  I like the way it looks, but it's not the easiest to read, so this will most likely be the only post that will have the this font.

Week went by pretty quickly at work, and now here we are at Labor Day weekend!  No big plans here, just going to take it easy and relax!

This month was a three paycheck month, so I have extra cash to throw into savings today.  Fun!

I do plan to go out at one point this weekend and get some new bowling shoes.  The new season started on Tuesday of this week, but it was just a paperwork meeting, meaning we all had to fill out our membership forms and review the by-laws of the league.

Spent some time on ebay today, and I got a bunch of cowboy ornaments and super hero ornaments for the tree this year.   I'll take pics at one point before Christmas.  A bunch of new ornaments are coming out in October that I want to buy, so I'll be ordering them on 10/05, that's when they're available to order.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 01, 2019, 07:47:40 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 31, 2019, 08:31:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


Just fooling around with some different text font for today.  I like the way it looks, but it's not the easiest to read, so this will most likely be the only post that will have the this font.

Week went by pretty quickly at work, and now here we are at Labor Day weekend!  No big plans here, just going to take it easy and relax!

This month was a three paycheck month, so I have extra cash to throw into savings today.  Fun!

I do plan to go out at one point this weekend and get some new bowling shoes.  The new season started on Tuesday of this week, but it was just a paperwork meeting, meaning we all had to fill out our membership forms and review the by-laws of the league.

Spent some time on ebay today, and I got a bunch of cowboy ornaments and super hero ornaments for the tree this year.   I'll take pics at one point before Christmas.  A bunch of new ornaments are coming out in October that I want to buy, so I'll be ordering them on 10/05, that's when they're available to order.

Twenty-four point text size? What are you, a text-size queen?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2019, 07:59:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 01, 2019, 07:47:40 pm

Twenty-four point text size? What are you, a text-size queen?  ;D

Here's that font at the forum standard.

Tell me if you can read it.

Hiya BetterMost friends.




(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Just fooling around with some different text font for today.  I like the way it looks, but it's not the easiest to read, so this will most likely be the only post that will have the this font.

Week went by pretty quickly at work, and now here we are at Labor Day weekend!  No big plans here, just going to take it easy and relax!

This month was a three paycheck month, so I have extra cash to throw into savings today.  Fun!

I do plan to go out at one point this weekend and get some new bowling shoes.  The new season started on Tuesday of this week, but it was just a paperwork meeting, meaning we all had to fill out our membership forms and review the by-laws of the league.

Spent some time on ebay today, and I got a bunch of cowboy ornaments and super hero ornaments for the tree this year.   I'll take pics at one point before Christmas.  A bunch of new ornaments are coming out in October that I want to buy, so I'll be ordering them on 10/05, that's when they're available to order.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 01, 2019, 08:25:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 01, 2019, 07:59:08 pm

Here's that font at the forum standard.

Tell me if you can read it.

Hiya BetterMost friends.

I can read it. Try 12-point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 02, 2019, 11:09:28 am

I can read it but it's not ideal. I would probably "ctrl +" my screen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2019, 08:31:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another weekend is upon us!

;D

It looks as if it will be a quiet weekend, and for that I am happy. 

No real pressing plans at all in the near future, other than having to make the first appointment for my new car's scheduled maintenance.   I'll need to check with my brother or father to make sure they are around next weekend and can follow me to the dealer and then drive me back when the car is done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 06, 2019, 02:52:35 am

My dealer 'Dunedin City Ford 'always ask if I want a lift anywhere. I guess I would need to find my own way back but I only go during the week and I have a free bus pass. so decline their offer.  For the service (once per year on anniversary of when I purchased in 2010 so February) it takes a couple of hours,  I usually go into the city for a movie. For the yearly WOF (Warrant of Fitness) it is on the anniversary of its first registration so November and takes about 45 minutes. I go across the road to the garden/hardware centre and have a coffee and wander until they ring me. So much better than when I first owned a car that needed servicing every 1000 miles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 14, 2019, 10:37:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

The past week has been a little crazy.  I had a few deadlines at work that I had to meet, and thankfully, I got all my assignments done.  I hate missing deadlines!

On top of that, we have a new (as my mother would call him) "high mucky-muck" at work who decided that he was going to do a string of "Town Hall Meetings" to discuss things that needed to be discussed regarding how our processes are going to change.

We were told we would need to have a lunch ready, and were given a head count of 49 people.   Of course, the day before the meeting, our office's Executive Assistant was out of the office, so it fell to me to get everything set up and make sure that everything was in place.

The day of the meeting, we had people standing along the walls and barely enough food, because about 15 more people showed up, who had not responded to the invite, or weren't invited at all, and just showed up for the meeting and the food.

::)

One of the executives who works in my office was telling the Executive Assistant (who I am close with) that this situation (not enough seats or food) was unacceptable.  I turned to her and told her that we were given a head count of 49, and if there wasn't enough seating or food, it was  because people who weren't supposed to be there, were there.

That seemed to shut her up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 15, 2019, 02:32:38 pm

Good for you for speaking up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2019, 01:00:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Slept in today, and it felt so good! 

I did some of my laundry last night after work.  I'm going to a 50th birthday today, and I wanted my clothes to be fresh, so instead of just washing one outfit, I got all the work stuff done.  I still have other clothes to get done, they'll get washed on Sunday.

The birthday party is for my former supervisor at work, but we're friends, so even though we don't work together any more, we're still in touch, and see each other almost daily.   The party will be at a Portuguese restaurant about 30 minutes from my apartment, and I'll be sitting with a bunch of other coworkers.  I gave her two books, one on Downton Abbey (which she loves) and the a gag gift, a book about Grumpy Cat, who I loved, but she could never understand why.   :laugh:

Should be a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 21, 2019, 01:19:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 21, 2019, 01:00:23 pm

The party will be at a Portuguese restaurant

None of the places I've lived had a big Portuguese population, so I've never eaten at a Portuguese restaurant (or learned to spell Portuguese without spellcheck  :laugh:). What do they have there?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2019, 08:29:51 pm

Here's the menu for the place we were at last night.

Have a look.

http://www.solmar-restaurant.com/dinner.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2019, 03:36:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Had a four day weekend, that  ends  today.

Saturday I had a family reunion to go to, and everyone was required to bring two things.  A chair to sit on, and a food for people to pick at.

The reunion was at my cousin's house in Bradley Beach, NJ, so it was an hour or so away from where I live.  That meant I couldn't cook my food that morning (I made stromboli) so I had to make it the day before.  I didn't want to stay up all night baking, I was driving myself, my brother and my parents, so I took off Friday to do my food  prep.  Spent Saturday at the reunion, didn't get home until about 8:00 that night.  Sunday was spent doing chores I didn't get done on Saturday,  so  I took today off as well, so I could relax a bit.

;D

It was a lot of fun.  We had a nice sized group, and there was a lot of laughs, hugs, talking, and good food and drink around!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 01, 2019, 08:51:45 am

Nice family! Looks like a lot of fun. Are you behind the camera? I don't see you in the group.

Wasn't there talk of spending one overnight near the reunion?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2019, 09:47:43 am

Quote from: serious crayons on October 01, 2019, 08:51:45 am

Nice family! Looks like a lot of fun. Are you behind the camera? I don't see you in the group.

Wasn't there talk of spending one overnight near the reunion?

Chuckie is third row, on the left, sporting mirrored shades.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2019, 05:30:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 01, 2019, 08:51:45 am

Nice family! Looks like a lot of fun. Are you behind the camera? I don't see you in the group.

Wasn't there talk of spending one overnight near the reunion?

Quote from: southendmd on October 01, 2019, 09:47:43 am

Chuckie is third row, on the left, sporting mirrored shades.

Paulie found me!

I'm not surprised you didn't, Katy, as that is NOT a flattering pic of me.  Truth be told, I've recently lost 40 pounds since May.  I've been keeping quiet about it, just to keep people from constantly asking "how is the diet going?".

Unfortunately, in that pic, after I took my spot, I realized there were shorter people behind me, so I bent over to make  sure they could be seen, and I ended up looking like I either have back pain issues, or looking like Quasimodo.

::)

I can stand up straight, thankfully, just not in that picture!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 01, 2019, 05:37:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2019, 05:30:09 pm

Paulie found me!

Truth be told, I've recently lost 40 pounds since May. 

Congrats, LBC!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 02, 2019, 09:01:45 am

Thanks, Paul. Great photo, Chuck! It might have been the shades that threw me. Is that your mom in front of you?

And wow, congratulations on the weight loss!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 02, 2019, 09:54:25 am

Mom is third row, fourth from the left.  How am I doing, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 02, 2019, 10:26:33 am

Awesome family portrait, Chuck! Thanks for sharing!

And good on you for getting healthier!! I know it must be very difficult, working in that environment where people are always bringing stuff in to work and having birthday cake, etc.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2019, 07:03:50 pm

Quote from: southendmd on October 02, 2019, 09:54:25 am

Mom is third row, fourth from the left.  How am I doing, Chuck?

I believe you got it.

In the back row is a man in a sleeveless grey t-shirt, cap and glasses.  to the left of him you can see a person's head with sunglasses.  That is my brother, Mike.  Directly in front of Mike is a young woman in a bright blue blouse.  That is my niece, Shana.  To the right of Shana is a man in a dark t-shirt with a lot of writing on it, who looks like he's laughing.  That's my dad.  Keep looking to the right and you'll find my mom.  She's in white t-shirt, and the woman behind her has her hands on both of my mom's shoulders.   To the right of my mom is a man in a dark shirt and glasses.  That's my brother, Chris.   Last, in the very front is a young woman sitting on a white folding chair.  On her lap is my great-nephew, Trenton, Shana's son.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2019, 07:16:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2019, 03:36:31 pm

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(Trying to "quote" just the picture, but too much code/too confusing, so I'm just going with this. ...)

So who is the guy in the back row with the brown hair and beard, sunglasses, and great smile?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2019, 09:52:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2019, 07:16:06 pm

(Trying to "quote" just the picture, but too much code/too confusing, so I'm just going with this. ...)

So who is the guy in the back row with the brown hair and beard, sunglasses, and great smile?

I fixed the quote for you.

As for who that guy is, I don't know!  LOL  Some second cousin, maybe?  I didn't talk to him at the reunion, so I'm not sure!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 03, 2019, 08:37:22 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2019, 07:16:06 pm

So who is the guy in the back row with the brown hair and beard, sunglasses, and great smile?

I noticed that guy, too.  :)

Chuck, your family looks fun. Especially your mom and dad!

Who's that in the pink shirt on the far left with his hand on your shoulder? Or how about the guy in back who's either 10 feet tall or standing on a picnic table?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2019, 09:18:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 02, 2019, 09:52:33 pm

I fixed the quote for you.

Thanks. The funny thing is, I can't see any of the pictures here at work.  :laugh:

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As for who that guy is, I don't know!  LOL  Some second cousin, maybe?  I didn't talk to him at the reunion, so I'm not sure!

Whoever he is, he has a great smile.  :)

Maybe he was a just a reunion crasher.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 03, 2019, 02:21:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2019, 05:30:09 pm

 Truth be told, I've recently lost 40 pounds since May. 

Wow!!!

What a feat, Chuckie!!!

Well done you!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2019, 05:37:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2019, 07:16:06 pm

So who is the guy in the back row with the brown hair and beard, sunglasses, and great smile?

Quote from: serious crayons on October 03, 2019, 08:37:22 am

I noticed that guy, too.  :)

Chuck, your family looks fun. Especially your mom and dad!

Who's that in the pink shirt on the far left with his hand on your shoulder? Or how about the guy in back who's either 10 feet tall or standing on a picnic table?

Ok, I asked my parents, that guy you both noticed is the son of my cousin, so that makes him my first cousin, once removed.

The man in pink is my cousin Albert.  I don't know what the giant is standing on, but that's my cousin Scott.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2019, 05:42:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 03, 2019, 09:18:26 am

Maybe he was a just a reunion crasher.  ;D

The funny thing is, we had that kinda happen!

My cousin's house where the reunion took place didn't have a back yard, but rather a large side yard, so that's where we were.

I looked up at one point, and two strange people (a married couple) were mixing with my relatives, and I thought they were relatives I hadn't met yet.  Then the husband turned around, and I noticed he was wearing a yarmulke.   None of my family are Jewish, so I was confused.

I then found out that they were just some random couple who were on their way to temple, and my cousins started chatting with them when they walked by, and invited them up for some snacks, and the husband took a beer.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2019, 01:51:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

Good morning Diners!

Grey and rainy today here in NJ.   

Dad is in the hospital today.  The doctors say he had a mini-stroke.

It happened very suddenly this morning, as dad was getting ready for work.  He suddenly couldn't move his right arm, had difficulty using his right leg, and his speech was slurred.  When a stroke happens, timing is everything, and thankfully, my brother Chris was home with mom and dad.  As a security officer, Chris has medical training, and he recognized the symptoms and the need for speed.  Instead of calling 911, Chris got dad in his car and took him to a nearby hospital himself. 

The hospital Chris took him to also has a Stroke Center.  This is important, because not all hospitals have one.  If you take a stroke victim to a hospital that doesn't have a stroke center, they will transport the patient to one that does, which will use up more time.   Because of the Stroke Center, dad got treatment immediately, and he is recovering well.

I just got off the phone with dad, he is fine.  Chris' fast actions made all the difference.  Dad has movement back in his leg and arm, and some movement back in the fingers of his right hand.  His speech didn't seem slurred, and he was even making jokes when I spoke to him.  I told him by coincidence that I'm off work the rest of the week, and could take mom places while he's in the hospital.  Dad's response was that was great, he needed me to pick supplies at Home Depot for home repair items.   Dad is not doing anything on the house, he was making a bad dad joke.  LOL

Mom says dad should be released to go home by Friday, the latest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 09, 2019, 02:20:30 pm

Sounds like a close call.  Good for Chris and his fast thinking. I hope your Dad recovers well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 09, 2019, 04:52:22 pm

Sorry to hear about your dad, Chuck.

But glad it doesn't sound too bad, and that your brother was home and acted so swiftly.

I'm sure he prevented the outcome from being a lot worse.

Hope he recovers well. Make sure he gets an OT to check out his hand and fingers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 09, 2019, 05:05:35 pm

Sorry about the news but glad he got treatment quickly which we are told regularly is important
FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Take action).
However what is this about getting ready for work? I think your father is older than me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 10, 2019, 08:42:17 am

[*googles "stroke centers minneapolis"*]

Glad your dad seems to be doing so well. A friend of mine had a stroke about a year ago, and it damaged the sight in one of his eyes. Not his prominent I mean, dominant eye, luckily (I had never heard of that term, but he explained it). Otherwise he was just fine.

But another friend's husband had a stroke in his early 40s and was disabled from then on. He's up and about now, 20 years later, and can carry on a conversation, but for a long time he couldn't walk or speak in full sentences. He was an architect, and never worked again.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 10, 2019, 12:42:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Mom is currently at the hospital with dad, and I'll be going up  in a few minutes to join them.  When I spoke to mom this morning, she said that a physical therapist was scheduled to see dad today to do an assessment, and we'll have more information at that point.

Brian, dad turned 80 in January.  He retired from his job on the railroad in his mid 60s, but retirement only lasted a few months.  He was getting bored and depressed, so he found a job as a crossing guard.  He works from 7:00 - 9:30 in the mornings, and 2:30-4:00 in the afternoon, each school day.  He is off holidays, weekends and the summer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2019, 09:36:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Friday to everyone!!!

;D

I just got the call from mom, dad's blood pressure has dropped, and the doctors are releasing him today.  I'm just waiting for the phone call that they are ready to be picked up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 11, 2019, 09:43:48 am

All the best to your Dad on his recovery!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2019, 11:54:25 am

I'm glad to hear your father is doing well.

Early this year a friend of mine who is only about four or five years older than me had a "mini-stroke." He needed to have a carotid artery cleaned out, and he's completely recovered. I'll be seeing him this evening, as he uses my second ballet ticket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 14, 2019, 04:15:44 pm

Glad to hear about  your dad's progress, Chuck.

All the best for his recovery!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2019, 08:59:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It was a busy weekend.  ;D

Friday night I went over to my friends' house for a small dinner party.  Saturday I did some chores and went to a yard sale my friends were having.  Sunday was laundry day.   Today I took mom and dad out to lunch, and then took them to get some chores done.

We made the plans for lunch before dad had his mini-stroke, and he felt well enough to go through with the plans, so we went to Blaze Pizza.

It's fast food pizza, but it's really fresh.   It's made in front of you, you customize it as  you want, and it's set up like a cafeteria line, and you go through 6 stations.

DOUGH/CRUST:  original dough (v) • high-rise dough (v) • cauliflower crust (gf)* • keto crust (gf)*

SAUCES: classic red sauce • spicy red sauce • white cream sauce • garlic pesto sauce

CHEESES: feta • goat • gorgonzola • ovalini mozzarella • parmesan • ricotta • shredded mozzarella • vegan cheese

MEATS: applewood bacon • grilled chicken • italian meatballs • italian sausage • pepperoni • salame • smoked ham • spicy chorizo (vegan)

VEGGIES: artichokes • banana peppers • black olives • cherry tomatoes • chopped garlic • fresh basil • green bell peppers • jalapenos • kalamata olives • mushrooms • oregano • pineapple • red onions • red peppers • roasted garlic • spinach

FINISHES: arugula • balsamic glaze • bbq drizzle • buffalo sauce • pesto • olive oil • ranch


They pop it into a fire oven,  and after a few minutes, your pizza is ready.


https://blazepizza.com/

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 14, 2019, 09:49:26 pm

Wow, that's a pizza place I could really go for! I wish there were one in my neighborhood!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 15, 2019, 10:37:53 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 14, 2019, 09:49:26 pm

Wow, that's a pizza place I could really go for! I wish there were one in my neighborhood!

Yeah, that sounds really neat--like a Subway for pizza!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 15, 2019, 02:34:24 pm

That sounds typical American. On my first visit to USA (New York) in 1980 I remember ordering a sandwich and being asked what type of bread. All I knew was white or brown. We do have more choices now perhaps 3 or 4 and I ask for multi-grain. Then on my visit to LA in 1999 my host took me and a Canadian guy who was also staying with him out to breakfast and again I was floored by all the choices of egg. Actually I do not have eggs for breakfast anymore.
It took me a long time to go to Subway because of the choices. I go regularly now but nearly always have the same thing. 6 inch Italian with 3 pepper chicken and avocado, Old English cheese, toasted, spinach or lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, ranch sauce (use to be Italian but no longer available) pepper no salt. I hate having to make decisions re food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2019, 09:26:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone has had a great weekend!

This weekend  was the start of figure skating season,  and I spent Saturday at home, watching the Skate America competition.  Feels good to see skating again.

Monday and Tuesday the building is having our annual heat inspections, so I spent today doing laundry and getting the apartment cleaned so it would be presentable  when people came walking through.  It's nice to be going to bed knowing the apartment is clean.

Dad went to his next visit to the doctor, and the doctor is pleased with his progress.  He even cleared my dad to start driving again, as long as it is for short distances around town.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 21, 2019, 01:46:58 am

Glad your Dad is improving.
Thankful I do not have any home inspections. I am up to date with the washing, we have had a lot of wet weather and did the ironing today. My sister is visiting at the end of November and some friends (actually students from my class of '73) a few days after my sister leaves so one thorough clean will cover both. Still 5 weeks away but I know it will creep up on me quickly.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 04, 2019, 04:04:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing??

Been busy on my end!

I'm just realizing that my last post was before Halloween, so allow me to back-track!

I had 4 Halloween functions  to go to:  Two parties on the Saturday before Halloween, a lunch on the Monday before Halloween, and my bowling party luncheon the Tuesday before Halloween.  Of course, I committed to making food for each of these events, so I ended up making 12 stromboli!   I was glad when that was over!

For the Halloween parties I dressed up as The Heat Miser.  He was a cartoon character from the 70s Christmas cartoon "The Year Without A Santa Claus".

The actual day of Halloween was quiet.  Got home after work, and just relaxed that evening.

This week,  I'm on a "stay-cation", so I'm at home and relaxing, and getting different things done.   Today I took down all the Halloween stuff, and put up the Thanksgiving stuff.

Dad is still doing well.  He's not back at work, but he continues to exercise and improve and is driving around for limited distances.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 04, 2019, 06:08:54 pm

Glad your dad is doing well, Chuck!

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2019, 07:51:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing??

Second day of "stay-cation" is here.  I shaved and trimmed the beard line today, and then hit the park for a walk.  I also voted today, and then went out shopping to get some Mod Podge for some ornaments that I plan on making.

Now, I'm catching up here and getting ready to go bowling.

Tomorrow I need to get to the park again, and then I'm going to Bed Bath & Beyond.  I have some money left on a gift card, and yesterday got a 20% coupon off my purchase, so I may as well go and spend it on the items I need (some garbage bag and a new back brush for the shower).   I also want to get my hair cut, and then perhaps spend time working on the ornaments.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 05, 2019, 08:09:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2019, 07:51:37 pm

I'm going to Bed Bath & Beyond.  I have some money left on a gift card, and yesterday got a 20% coupon off my purchase, so I may as well go and spend it on the items I need (some garbage bag and a new back brush for the shower). 

Pro tip: BB&B is extremely generous with its coupons. You can bring in a bunch at a time, you can bring in outdated ones, and they'll all be honored. At least that's what I've been told and in my experience. I get them in the mail and in newspaper ads but don't go there that often, so I let them pile up and then take them in all at once. I used to throw out the out of date ones but now I take those in, too.

I mean, if you have two 20% off coupons and you only buy one thing, they'll just use one. If you have one coupon and buy three things, they'll spread the 20% over all three things (I think). But if you have three things and three coupons, you'll get 20% on all three (again, I think).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 06, 2019, 09:23:51 am

Who the heck is Mod Podge?  Is she related to Ginger Minge?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2019, 10:21:52 am

Quote from: southendmd on November 06, 2019, 09:23:51 am

Who the heck is Mod Podge?  Is she related to Ginger Minge?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Mod Podge is an item that is used in crafting.  First, it acts as an adhesive.  You take a picture/image, and you put a layer of Mod Podge on the back of it, as well as on the item you're gluing it to, and you place it where you want it to be.

However, Mod Podge dries clearly, and is also a sealant, so after what you've glued dries, you put another layer of Mod Podge over it, and it will be sealed to the project after it dries.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 06, 2019, 11:46:24 am

How crafty of you!

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2019, 03:04:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 06, 2019, 11:46:24 am

How crafty of you!

At one point this week (better decide when, not much time left in the week.  lol) I plan on  working on 8 ornaments for my tree.  I will be putting images on ceramic tiles, so that's why I needed the Mod Podge.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 07, 2019, 05:44:47 pm

Why on earth do you need to brush the back of your shower?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2019, 02:24:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on November 06, 2019, 09:23:51 am

Who the heck is Mod Podge?  Is she related to Ginger Minge?

I was gonna ask if it was in the condiment aisle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2019, 02:27:09 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2019, 10:21:52 am

Mod Podge is an item that is used in crafting.  First, it acts as an adhesive.  You take a picture/image, and you put a layer of Mod Podge on the back of it, as well as on the item you're gluing it to, and you place it where you want it to be.

However, Mod Podge dries clearly, and is also a sealant, so after what you've glued dries, you put another layer of Mod Podge over it, and it will be sealed to the project after it dries.

So you could use it to put pictures of naked men on the walls of your shower.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 09, 2019, 10:04:15 am

Stay-cationing sounds nice. Maybe I should try it sometime. I guess, since I work at home, I would have to go elsewhere and staycate there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 10, 2019, 12:09:34 am

I do not know what you would call my last 3 nights (4 days). I do not work but took a driving and hiking trip across to the other side of the South Island. I booked 2 weeks ago and then was worried as the forecast was not good but too late to cancel my motel bookings. In total I drove just over 1000km. Thursday was fine, almost hot, and I drove 346 km to a little village called Makarora at the beginning of the Haast Pass which is the lowest pass across the Southern Alps. Nice views from the motel of the snow capped mountains. I have vague memories of camping there in January 1967, just one year after the road was built over the pass. It poured rain during the night but thankfully Friday was fine and I was able to slowly cross the pass. While it was my 4th crossing, on previous times I only stopped for the shortest viewpoints. This time I stopped at 9 places and hiked about 9 km in total. The longest was at the top of the pass (562 metres) where I hiked up another 120 metres to a viewpoint.  At least this one only had 2 couples on the track unlike some of the other short ones to falls where the parking areas were full of campervans.  And it is only the beginning of the tourist season. I reached the west coast after driving 86 km that day and, as it was only just after 2pm, I drove another 50kms south as far as the road goes on the west coast to Jacksons Bay. I had never been there. I had coffee in a converted railway carriage and took another 2.5 km walk to a wild coastal bay just a bit further south. There are many other walks but some are multi day tramps, beyond me now.
I returned 35km to another motel which was very nice but 15km from nearest town (if you can call it a town, population 250).
Again it poured all night but the west coast is known for some of the highest rainfall figures in the world. Just as well I did all the walks on the way over as it rained all the way back across the Pass, so I drove 190km with just one stop for coffee at the little place I had stayed Thursday night. Back on the other side of the alps it was at first sunny then showers in the late afternoon. I could have driven further but had booked my final motel so checked in at 2.30pm.
When I went out for dinner (I cooked all my other meals on the trip), I was dismayed to see the showers had left reddish brown spots all over the car. It is dust from Australia 2000km away where they are having very bad fires. I saw the street where I lived for 28 years was in the news and emailed my neighbours of that time. They replied that the fire had been brought under control at 3am that morning in what was my back yard. Over the day and night there have been over 150 houses lost and at least 3 people have died. I am so glad I left, even if we do sometimes get sick of the rain here in NZ.
Again it rained all night (the dust has gone) and all the way on my 314km drive today so again I only stopped once for coffee and was home just after 1.30pm. Altogether I drove just over 1000 km and glad I got to do all the walks I planned even if on just the one day rather than spread over 2.

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Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2019, 11:52:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing??

Today is Veteran's Day in the US, a bank holiday, so I am off work today, an extra day on my 'stay-cation'.


I used the time off to get some online shopping done for the holidays.  I have presents for my brother, sister-in-law, niece, and great-nephew in the apartment already.  Gifts for my other brother and father are ordered and on the way.   I've also ordered my holiday stamps so I'll have then ready when it's time to mail out the cards.

I've also logged on to my work computer a few times.  I didn't do any work, but I HATE getting back to work the first day after vacation,  and having 200 or so emails to shift through.   I logged on, and cleared out the emails that were unnecessary or didn't require a reply, so when I get back, I can jump right on the emails that need a reply.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2019, 11:55:53 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 09, 2019, 10:04:15 am

Stay-cationing sounds nice. Maybe I should try it sometime. I guess, since I work at home, I would have to go elsewhere and staycate there.

But then it's not a staycation, is it?  :laugh:

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2019, 10:21:52 am

Mod Podge is an item that is used in crafting.  First, it acts as an adhesive.  You take a picture/image, and you put a layer of Mod Podge on the back of it, as well as on the item you're gluing it to, and you place it where you want it to be.

However, Mod Podge dries clearly, and is also a sealant, so after what you've glued dries, you put another layer of Mod Podge over it, and it will be sealed to the project after it dries.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2019, 02:27:09 pm

So you could use it to put pictures of naked men on the walls of your shower.  ;D

If you wanted to, yes, but I'm not sure how long  it would stay attached to the wall.   There are a few different types of Mod Podge, and there is a "water-resistant" one, but it's not "water-proof",  so I would assume that means the sealant would wash away after some time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2019, 12:07:41 pm

Quote from: brian on November 10, 2019, 12:09:34 am

I do not know what you would call my last 3 nights (4 days). I do not work but took a driving and hiking trip across to the other side of the South Island. I booked 2 weeks ago and then was worried as the forecast was not good but too late to cancel my motel bookings.

In total I drove just over 1000km.  Thursday was fine, almost hot, and I drove 346 km to a little village called Makarora at the beginning of the Haast Pass which is the lowest pass across the Southern Alps. Nice views from the motel of the snow capped mountains. I have vague memories of camping there in January 1967, just one year after the road was built over the pass. It poured rain during the night but thankfully Friday was fine and I was able to slowly cross the pass.  While it was my 4th crossing, on previous times I only stopped for the shortest viewpoints. This time I stopped at 9 places and hiked about 9 km in total. The longest was at the top of the pass (562 metres) where I hiked up another 120 metres to a viewpoint.  At least this one only had 2 couples on the track unlike some of the other short ones to falls where the parking areas were full of campervans.  And it is only the beginning of the tourist season.

I reached the west coast after driving 86 km that day and, as it was only just after 2pm, I drove another 50kms south as far as the road goes on the west coast to Jacksons Bay. I had never been there. I had coffee in a converted railway carriage and took another 2.5 km walk to a wild coastal bay just a bit further south. There are many other walks but some are multi day tramps, beyond me now.
I returned 35km to another motel which was very nice but 15km from nearest town (if you can call it a town, population 250).

Again it poured all night but the west coast is known for some of the highest rainfall figures in the world. Just as well I did all the walks on the way over as it rained all the way back across the Pass, so I drove 190km with just one stop for coffee at the little place I had stayed Thursday night. Back on the other side of the alps it was at first sunny then showers in the late afternoon. I could have driven further but had booked my final motel so checked in at 2.30pm.

When I went out for dinner (I cooked all my other meals on the trip), I was dismayed to see the showers had left reddish brown spots all over the car.  It is dust from Australia 2000km away where they are having very bad fires. I saw the street where I lived for 28 years was in the news and emailed my neighbours of that time. They replied that the fire had been brought under control at 3am that morning in what was my back yard. Over the day and night there have been over 150 houses lost and at least 3 people have died. I am so glad I left, even if we do sometimes get sick of the rain here in NZ.

Again it rained all night (the dust has gone) and all the way on my 314km drive today so again I only stopped once for coffee and was home just after 1.30pm. Altogether I drove just over 1000 km and glad I got to do all the walks I planned even if on just the one day rather than spread over 2.

Hello Brian!

Sounds like quite the trip!  I'm glad you were able to get all the hikes in,  in spite of the bad weather. 

Awful news about the fires, that's a lot of houses to be lost, and any life lost is too much.  Sending peace and good vibes to the family and friends to those who lost their lives.  It's disconcerting that the fire reached up to what was once your back yard.

As for what you would call your trip, here in the US it could be called a "road trip".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 11, 2019, 01:13:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 08, 2019, 02:27:09 pm

So you could use it to put pictures of naked men on the walls of your shower.  ;D

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 11, 2019, 11:55:53 am

If you wanted to, yes, but I'm not sure how long  it would stay attached to the wall.   There are a few different types of Mod Podge, and there is a "water-resistant" one, but it's not "water-proof",  so I would assume that means the sealant would wash away after some time.

Then you could put up new pictures of different naked men, just for a change.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2019, 02:16:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 11, 2019, 01:13:05 pm

Then you could put up new pictures of different naked men, just for a change.  ;D

Variety is the spice of life.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 19, 2019, 10:17:27 am

Are you decorated for Thanksgiving? At home I set out a little set of candles of a Pilgrim boy and girl and a turkey. I also have a little set of salt and pepper shakers where the salt is a turkey and the pepper is a pumpkin. Here at work I have one of those old-fashioned crepe-paper turkeys set up--the head of the turkey is cardboard, and the body and tail are crepe-paper, and the tail fans out.

Here at work, the Christmas tree is already set up in the lobby.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2019, 12:19:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Work has been going well, and the United Way reached out to us about the annual Christmas drive to give gifts to kids in need.

The name I picked was a 4 year-old boy named Klay.  He asked for a "superman toy",  so I got  him this.


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It has Superman, Batman, Flash and Aquaman, and then one 'bad guy'  for each of them,  Lex Luthor (green and purple), Firefly (grey wings), Reverse Flash (yellow outfit with red accents), and Black Manta (black suit with red eyes).

Then, because I'm me, I had to go a little extra and order these for the kid.
























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:laugh:

He'll probably have no idea who these are, but damn it,  he's getting the Wonder Twins in his Christmas gift!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2019, 12:23:26 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 19, 2019, 10:17:27 am

Are you decorated for Thanksgiving? At home I set out a little set of candles of a Pilgrim boy and girl and a turkey. I also have a little set of salt and pepper shakers where the salt is a turkey and the pepper is a pumpkin. Here at work I have one of those old-fashioned crepe-paper turkeys set up--the head of the turkey is cardboard, and the body and tail are crepe-paper, and the tail fans out.

Here at work, the Christmas tree is already set up in the lobby.  :(

(https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/1107/17/vintage-thanksgiving-crepe-paper-decorations-turkey_1_4ded4efe68981a0997fbf06c30f0514f.jpg)


Yes,  my apartment is decorated.  I have a flag with a turkey on it hanging in my main window.  Then the smaller windows have light-up turkeys in them.

Christmas decorating will start the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 20, 2019, 10:53:33 am

Cool toys! The kid will be so thrilled.

What's that vaguely phallic object Superman is wielding?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2019, 11:47:13 am

It looks like a parking meter. Yay Superman! The world needs fewer parking meters.

I do have some Thanksgiving decor. I made two hops wreaths this fall and they are hanging on my doors. Somewhere I have some preserved leaves that could be put out in a basket with some acorns and such. You would think I would have colonial figures because of my ancestors but I don't. I'll shop around for some, but I don't want Pilgrims. Hopefully I can find some Williamsburg-type figures.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 20, 2019, 12:38:44 pm

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bNoAAOSw~c1dJi1V/s-l1600.jpg)

Chuckie, why the parking meter?  I thought he changed in a phone booth.  I understand there are hardly any more phone booths left, but a parking meter seems a poor substitute.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2019, 12:45:53 pm

Since there are no more phone booths, he has to change in his car. In order to do that, he has to park the car first. And for
 
that, he needs a parking meter. Can't very well risk be taken by the police in the middle of changing, can he. So

embarassing!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 20, 2019, 05:48:14 pm

I was going to say a car is an uncomfortable place to change clothes, but then a phone booth wouldn't have been ideal, either.

Superman looks angrier than when I last saw him. Also, if his hands are so large compared to his body, wouldn't someone eventually realize ... hey, Clark Kent has huge hands, too!!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 21, 2019, 06:29:28 pm

I think he's so angry because of the shortage of phone booths.

He's forced to go through all that trouble of finding an empty parking space, making sure he has coins ready (it's an old fashioned parking meter, only takes coins), changing clothes while all crouched and making sure nobody sees him.

Such a hassle!

No wonder the man looks angry, I would too!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2019, 06:55:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another day down, and Friday is on the horizon.

It's also payday for me!  ;D

Saturday the family is getting together for a few hours for Trent's 6th birthday party.   It will be good to see him and everyone else again.  :)   Sunday will be the usual visit with my parents and doing laundry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2019, 07:10:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 20, 2019, 10:53:33 am

Cool toys! The kid will be so thrilled.

What's that vaguely phallic object Superman is wielding?

Yeah, I think he will enjoy all the figures.   As for what Superman is wielding, it's a parking meter.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2019, 11:47:13 am

It looks like a parking meter. Yay Superman! The world needs fewer parking meters.

Yes, it's a parking meter, and yes, the world needs less of them!  I agree!!!!

Quote from: southendmd on November 20, 2019, 12:38:44 pm

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bNoAAOSw~c1dJi1V/s-l1600.jpg)

Chuckie, why the parking meter?  I thought he changed in a phone booth.  I understand there are hardly any more phone booths left, but a parking meter seems a poor substitute.

I have no idea why they've given him a parking meter.  The only thing I can think of is all the other figures have a weapon or extra 'something', so they gave  him the meter so kids could pretend he used his strength to rip it out of the ground,  and use it as a weapon.

Quote from: Sason on November 20, 2019, 12:45:53 pm

Since there are no more phone booths, he has to change in his car. In order to do that, he has to park the car first.  And for that, he needs a parking meter. Can't very well risk be taken by the police in the middle of changing, can he. So embarassing!

Quote from: serious crayons on November 20, 2019, 05:48:14 pm

I was going to say a car is an uncomfortable place to change clothes, but then a phone booth wouldn't have been ideal, either.

Superman looks angrier than when I last saw him. Also, if his hands are so large compared to his body, wouldn't someone eventually realize ... hey, Clark Kent has huge hands, too!!

 :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on November 21, 2019, 06:29:28 pm

I think he's so angry because of the shortage of phone booths.

He's forced to go through all that trouble of finding an empty parking space, making sure he has coins ready (it's an old fashioned parking meter, only takes coins), changing clothes while all crouched and making sure nobody sees him.

Such a hassle!

No wonder the man looks angry, I would too!!!

Well, the need for a phone booth is going away, I believe.  If I've read correctly, an upcoming issue of the Superman comic will deal with him giving up the Clark Kent identity, and revealing that Clark and Superman are one in the same.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 23, 2019, 08:29:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2019, 07:10:10 pm

Well, the need for a phone booth is going away, I believe.  If I've read correctly, an upcoming issue of the Superman comic will deal with him giving up the Clark Kent identity, and revealing that Clark and Superman are one in the same.

There is a great visual gag in the definitive Superman movie where Christopher Reeve runs up to a pay phone that's not in a phone booth. He has to change in an alley.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 23, 2019, 10:42:37 pm

Clark Kent exposed?!! Nooooo!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2019, 10:33:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Grey, rainy Sunday here!

I'm reminded of the Guns N Roses song, "November Rain".

I had the day wrong for Trent's birthday, it's today.   So I spent yesterday doing the laundry and grocery shopping, so that today would be open.   The party starts at 2, so I'm picking my family up at 1 and then going to the party.

;D

I hadn't heard that the weather would be so wet today.  Yesterday was a bright, sunny day, so I went out and washed the car.  Just as I pulled out of the car wash, I heard the weather report about today.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2019, 10:55:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 23, 2019, 08:29:58 pm

There is a great visual gag in the definitive Superman movie where Christopher Reeve runs up to a pay phone that's not in a phone booth. He has to change in an alley.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: serious crayons on November 23, 2019, 10:42:37 pm

Clark Kent exposed?!! Nooooo!!!!

Yup!  Apparently, Superman is revealing that he and Clark are one and the same.   The story takes place in a book being released in January called "Superman:  Heroes #1"

Here is the cover.  You may not be familiar with all the characters on it, so I'll give you a run down.  They are mostly members of the Justice League (JLA) or Young Justice (YJ)

(https://www.previewsworld.com/SiteImage/CatalogImage/STL143663?type=1)

Starting in the back, the character in brown with the mask and staff was originally one of the Robins.  The original Robin was Dick Grayson, who as an adult left Batman and became Nightwing.  He was replaced by Tim Drake, he has now grown and left Batman as well, and goes by the name "Drake", that is the character in brown with the staff.  He currently leads a team of teen heroes called "Young Justice", so Drake's team affiliation is YJ. In front of Drake is Green Lantern and Flash.  Across from Flash is a man with glasses.  Plastic Man.  Next to him is Zatanna, Batman and Aquaman (all JLA). In front of them is a faceless man (Question - JLA) and then Impulse (YJ) and the newest Robin (Damian Wayne) .  Next is Wonder Woman (JLA). At this point you can see Superman's eyes reflecting in the glasses Clark Kent would wear.  Directly under the glasses are the updated Wonder Twins (Jayna & Zan).  Standing next to Jayna is Superman's best friend, Jimmy Olsen, Daily Planet photographer.  Next to him is Teen Lantern (YJ) and next to her, Wonder Girl (YJ).  Standing next to Zan is Perry White,  Daily Planet editor.  Next to Perry is Superboy (YJ), the young woman with the glowing elements on her outfit is new hero, Naomi (YJ)  and by her is Green Arrow (JLA). Front and center of them all is Lois Lane, and draped over her arm is one of the suits that Superman would wear when he was Clark.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 24, 2019, 11:44:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 24, 2019, 10:55:14 am

goes by the name "Drake"

Oh, I've heard of him!

(https://www.biography.com/.image/t_share/MTQ3NTI2OTA4NzY5MjE2MTI4/drake_photo_by_prince_williams_wireimage_getty_479503454.jpg)


Here are the ones I've heard of/could identify:

Dick Grayson
Green Lantern
Batman
Wonder Woman
Jimmy Olsen
Perry White
Lois Lane

I'm not even totally sure I know Green Lantern -- possibly I'm confusing him with Green Hornet.

I can think of superheroes who aren't on here, though. Like Green Hornet, Antman and ... well, probably others. Are they characters in the other brand of comics?

Is that Superman's left foot at the bottom of the pic, and if so, what kind of footwear is that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2019, 01:19:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 24, 2019, 11:44:51 am

Oh, I've heard of him!

(https://www.biography.com/.image/t_share/MTQ3NTI2OTA4NzY5MjE2MTI4/drake_photo_by_prince_williams_wireimage_getty_479503454.jpg)


Here are the ones I've heard of/could identify:

Dick Grayson
Green Lantern
Batman
Wonder Woman
Jimmy Olsen
Perry White
Lois Lane

I'm not even totally sure I know Green Lantern -- possibly I'm confusing him with Green Hornet.

I can think of superheroes who aren't on here, though. Like Green Hornet, Antman and ... well, probably others. Are they characters in the other brand of comics?

Is that Superman's left foot at the bottom of the pic, and if so, what kind of footwear is that?

Yes, that's his left foot, and I don't know why his boot looks that way.  Perhaps for the event he's getting a costume change?

As for Antman and Green Hornet......  There are a lot of comic companies.   Green Hornet was on a few different minor comic companies.  Antman is on the roster of one of the bigger companies, Marvel.

Superman and everyone on that cover are all part of the DC Comics universe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 24, 2019, 02:26:41 pm

So when a movie features a big group of them, are they all from Marvel or DC? Is there any agreement among superhero fans that one is better than the other?

I feel like I would like Antman because it's hard to not like anything starring Paul Rudd. Did you see it? And what's that franchise Chris Pratt was in?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2019, 07:17:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 24, 2019, 02:26:41 pm

So when a movie features a big group of them, are they all from Marvel or DC? Is there any agreement among superhero fans that one is better than the other?

I feel like I would like Antman because it's hard to not like anything starring Paul Rudd. Did you see it? And what's that franchise Chris Pratt was in?

Guardians of the Galaxy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 25, 2019, 11:47:59 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2019, 07:17:07 pm

Guardians of the Galaxy?

Yes, thanks. I was told it was good, or at least entertaining, but I couldn't really get into it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2019, 07:07:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 24, 2019, 02:26:41 pm

So when a movie features a big group of them, are they all from Marvel or DC? Is there any agreement among superhero fans that one is better than the other?

I feel like I would like Antman because it's hard to not like anything starring Paul Rudd. Did you see it? And what's that franchise Chris Pratt was in?

Yes, when a group of heroes is in a movie together, they are all from the same company, either DC or Marvel.

DC fans like DC better,  Marvel fans like Marvel better.  LOL  There is no real agreement over who is better than the other.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 26, 2019, 09:42:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 26, 2019, 07:07:03 pm

DC fans like DC better,  Marvel fans like Marvel better.  LOL  There is no real agreement over who is better than the other.

Oh, somewhere I read a review and the writer said something like "Obviously all the [DC/Marvel] comics are much better than the [Marvel/DC] comics." I kind of took it as "fact," or at least widely agreed-upon opinion. But the reviewer must have just been on one of the sides.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2019, 09:43:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 24, 2019, 10:55:14 am

Yup!  Apparently, Superman is revealing that he and Clark are one and the same.   The story takes place in a book being released in January called "Superman:  Heroes #1"

Here is the cover.  You may not be familiar with all the characters on it, so I'll give you a run down.  They are mostly members of the Justice League (JLA) or Young Justice (YJ)

(https://www.previewsworld.com/SiteImage/CatalogImage/STL143663?type=1)

Front and center of them all is Lois Lane, and draped over her arm is one of the suits that Superman would wear when he was Clark.

Lois Lane's skirt looks a little "retro" to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2019, 01:26:10 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2019, 09:43:01 pm

Lois Lane's skirt looks a little "retro" to me.

Really? I was thinking the opposite. It’s a fashionable length and otherwise ordinary but fine. Same with the rest of her outfit — hairstyle, fitted shirt, etc. You must be more cutting edge than I am.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2019, 06:53:53 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another weekend down, and welcome to December!

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!   I spent it with the family at my brother's in-law's place.

Spent Saturday doing the decorating at the apartment, and now I just need to get my cards mailed and my gifts wrapped and I'm good to go.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 02, 2019, 06:54:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2019, 09:43:01 pm

Lois Lane's skirt looks a little "retro" to me.

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2019, 01:26:10 am

Really? I was thinking the opposite. It’s a fashionable length and otherwise ordinary but fine. Same with the rest of her outfit — hairstyle, fitted shirt, etc. You must be more cutting edge than I am.

To be honest, I never really noticed what Lois is wearing. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2019, 06:56:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Oh my goodness, no rest for the weary this month.  This coming weekend I have the "baking marathon"  with my mom,  our usual Christmas cookie baking time.

The weekend after that I have a Christmas party.

The weekend after that, another Christmas party.

I'll need Christmas day off just to recover.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2019, 12:30:53 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2019, 06:56:09 pm

Oh my goodness, no rest for the weary this month.  This coming weekend I have the "baking marathon"  with my mom,  our usual Christmas cookie baking time.

The weekend after that I have a Christmas party.

The weekend after that, another Christmas party.

I'll need Christmas day off just to recover.  LOL

Sounds fun, though!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2019, 05:18:31 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 01, 2019, 09:43:01 pm

Lois Lane's skirt looks a little "retro" to me.

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2019, 01:26:10 am

Really? I was thinking the opposite. It’s a fashionable length and otherwise ordinary but fine. Same with the rest of her outfit — hairstyle, fitted shirt, etc. You must be more cutting edge than I am.

I wasn't thinking about the length. Maybe it's just the angle, but I thought it looked a little narrow, or tight, at the knees, like I remember seeing on women decades ago. Is that style fashionable again?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2019, 10:42:27 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 04, 2019, 05:18:31 pm

I wasn't thinking about the length. Maybe it's just the angle, but I thought it looked a little narrow, or tight, at the knees, like I remember seeing on women decades ago. Is that style fashionable again?

Yes. Women did wear those decades ago. Then in the '50s, big fluffy skirts (al a June Cleaver) came in style. Then the '60s brought miniskirts, at some point maxis were kind of a small trend. Midi-skirts in the '70s-'80s, especially in a looseness that now looks dowdy (watch "Broadcast News" for a refresher on dowdy '80s fashion -- yet possibly back in style in a decade or two). By the '90s miniskirts were back! Since around the turn of the 21st century, various length and shapes of skirts have become simultaneously acceptable. Including the pencil skirt. Straight and tight, like TV (or comic) Lois Lane might have worn, probably to just below knee-length, stockings, high heels, maybe a crisp tucked-in (sorry, Lee!) shirt.

Modern Lois Lane is wearing that same basic thing in a more modern length. No stockings. And likely even a bit roomier than early Lois' skirt.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2019, 12:18:10 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 04, 2019, 10:42:27 pm

Since around the turn of the 21st century, various length and shapes of skirts have become simultaneously acceptable. Including the pencil skirt. Straight and tight, like TV (or comic) Lois Lane might have worn, probably to just below knee-length, stockings, high heels, maybe a crisp tucked-in (sorry, Lee!) shirt.

Modern Lois Lane is wearing that same basic thing in a more modern length. No stockings. And likely even a bit roomier than early Lois' skirt.

So that's a pencil skirt? I've heard the term, and figured it was probably something like that, but I wasn't sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 05, 2019, 09:48:42 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2019, 12:18:10 am

So that's a pencil skirt? I've heard the term, and figured it was probably something like that, but I wasn't sure.

Basically, yes. Classically they're longer and more pencil-y.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2019, 12:16:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 05, 2019, 09:48:42 am

Basically, yes. Classically they're longer and more pencil-y.

The way Lois' skirt fits around the knees in that picture makes me think of Carol Burnett's "Mrs. Wiggins" character.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 05, 2019, 12:38:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2019, 12:16:21 pm

The way Lois' skirt fits around the knees in that picture makes me think of Carol Burnett's "Mrs. Wiggins" character.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 05, 2019, 03:36:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2019, 12:16:21 pm

The way Lois' skirt fits around the knees in that picture makes me think of Carol Burnett's "Mrs. Wiggins" character.  ;D

Thanks to this discussion I actually wore a skirt to work today that looks very similar to Lois'. It's roomier and less immobilizing than you might think. Mine also has some stretch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2019, 04:10:29 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2019, 12:38:58 pm

What's that strange way he's speaking?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2019, 04:11:25 pm

Chuck, thanks a lot for the lovely card!  :-*

And bork bork bork to you too!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 05, 2019, 04:27:45 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2019, 04:10:29 pm

What's that strange way he's speaking?

I think it's supposed to be some kind of foreign accent? i'm not sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2019, 05:20:51 pm

My schedule's grueling too. The social whirl!! Trying to build in a little self-care, meditation and appreciation of nature time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 05, 2019, 05:58:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2019, 04:10:29 pm

What's that strange way he's speaking?

Should sound VERY familiar to you.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2019, 06:01:55 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2019, 05:58:47 pm

Should sound VERY familiar to you.  :laugh:

Hmm.....but it doesn't. It just sounds strange and fake.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 06, 2019, 09:12:24 am

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2019, 06:01:55 pm

Hmm.....but it doesn't. It just sounds strange and fake.

It's easy: Mr. Tudball is a cousin to this guy:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e7/The_Swedish_Chef.jpg/220px-The_Swedish_Chef.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2019, 09:16:23 am

Quote from: southendmd on December 06, 2019, 09:12:24 am

It's easy: Mr. Tudball is a cousin to this guy:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e7/The_Swedish_Chef.jpg/220px-The_Swedish_Chef.jpg)

I always thought Mr. Tudball sounded Swedish.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 06, 2019, 09:20:46 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2019, 09:16:23 am

I always thought Mr. Tudball sounded Swedish.

Me too.  However, the wiki page for "Mrs. Wiggins" (yes, there is one) suggests Mr. Tudball has a mock-Romanian accent!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2019, 11:53:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 05, 2019, 12:16:21 pm

The way Lois' skirt fits around the knees in that picture makes me think of Carol Burnett's "Mrs. Wiggins" character.  ;D

Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2019, 12:38:58 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2019, 11:55:02 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2019, 04:10:29 pm

What's that strange way he's speaking?

Quote from: southendmd on December 05, 2019, 05:58:47 pm

Should sound VERY familiar to you.  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 06, 2019, 11:56:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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This weekend is my annual cookie baking weekend with mom.  ;D

 We have six different types of cookies to make, we swapped out a few from last year, and added two new varieties.

The returning favorites are:

Tri-chocolate chips -  cookies with dark, milk, and white chips
Sugar Cookies - made  with cookie cutters and iced
Peppermint Candy Cane cookies
Corn Flake Wreaths

The new varieties:

Hot Cocoa cookies with chips and marshmallows
Pumpkin Spice cookies with cream cheese frosting




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2019, 12:40:04 am

Quote from: southendmd on December 06, 2019, 09:20:46 am

Me too.  However, the wiki page for "Mrs. Wiggins" (yes, there is one) suggests Mr. Tudball has a mock-Romanian accent!

I've heard, or read, that. But I would have thought someone with a Romanian accent would sound like Bela Lugosi. Mr. Tudball doesn't sound anything like Bela Lugosi.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2019, 04:36:27 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 06, 2019, 09:12:24 am

It's easy: Mr. Tudball is a cousin to this guy:

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Pffft....they sound nothing alike.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2019, 04:37:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2019, 09:16:23 am

I always thought Mr. Tudball sounded Swedish.

To my ear he doesn't sound Swedish at all.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2019, 04:38:04 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 06, 2019, 09:20:46 am

Me too.  However, the wiki page for "Mrs. Wiggins" (yes, there is one) suggests Mr. Tudball has a mock-Romanian accent!

See?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2019, 04:48:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 06, 2019, 11:56:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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This weekend is my annual cookie baking weekend with mom.  ;D

 We have six different types of cookies to make, we swapped out a few from last year, and added two new varieties.

I do hope you'll make these cookies this year. Your coworkers deserve these cookies!



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 09, 2019, 09:49:15 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2019, 04:48:41 pm

I do hope you'll make these cookies this year. Your coworkers deserve these cookies!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zDOU8KJFDY&t=28s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zDOU8KJFDY&t=28s)

Listen you!  There are days that my coworkers should consider themselves lucky that I don't slap them silly!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 11, 2019, 04:27:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 09, 2019, 09:49:15 pm

Listen you!  There are days that my coworkers should consider themselves lucky that I don't slap them silly!  LOL

 :-*


Honestly I think you're a wonderful person who always makes all sorts of treats and surprises for your coworkers, Chuck.

I hope you're not the only one there that comes up with all this, but that your coworkers do the same.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2019, 03:24:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Made it to the weekend!  :)

I had a lunch in NYC on Friday, so I spent a portion of the day in traffic.  However, I did drive by Rockerfeller center and see the tree.  :)

Tonight  have a Christmas party to go to, so I'm making some stromboli and sauce for dipping, and I've wrapped two gifts I need to bring.

OH, and I don't recall if I posted this, but I found this wrapping paper this year.

:laugh:


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2019, 09:53:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another busy weekend down, and one more to go!

However, this week I have off, so I can get stuff done during the week, and not have to cram everything in on a Sunday.

My international holiday cards were sent out before 12/6, and the first back of US cards were sent out today.  I sent out the ones that are going the farthest away, so they'll have the extra time to reach their destinations.  I have 25 more cards that I just completed, ready to go tomorrow.  I will drop them off after my dentist appointment - nothing major, just a cleaning.

After that I have to hit the grocery store and get the ingredients for buffalo chicken dip.  Tuesday night is a small party for the holidays, and everyone is bringing "snack" food like cheese and crackers and such, for us to eat during the games.   I'm making buffalo chicken dip, and getting two or three loaves of Italian bread to slice up to use for dipping.

When I get home after bowling, I will complete the last of the Christmas cards, and they'll get mailed out on Wednesday.  At that point, all the recipients are in the NJ area, so that is soon enough for them to reach their destinations before the holiday.

Thursday I have to get some stuff from the store, and Friday I have to drop the Santa Fe at the dealership for some regular maintenance.  Since I will be without car, I will spend the day wrapping gifts for the weekend, and baking for the White Elephant party I'm going to on Saturday.

Saturday I have a family gathering that starts at 3:00.  The White Elephant I'm invited to starts at 6:30, so I will drop of the food and gift for the white elephant on Saturday afternoon, then head out to the family party, and then over to the white elephant.

Then Monday, back to work for a few days, and BAM!  It's Christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2019, 12:23:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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My stay-cation is almost over!  :(   Oh well, all good things come to an end.

As of today, I'm pretty much done with my Christmas prep!   Cards are sent, shopping is done, gifts are wrapped, and I don't have much to do now.

Tomorrow the car is in the shop for its scheduled six-month maintenance, so while I'm stuck at home, I will be making a batch of Buffalo Chicken Pasta.  I don't need it until Saturday for my friends' White Elephant party, but my family is celebrating Christmas on Saturday before the White Elephant party, so I will be dropping my gift and the food before going to the family celebration.

I think that tomorrow evening, after I have my car back, I will go for a drive and look at the houses decorated for the holidays.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2019, 12:05:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2019, 12:23:29 am

I think that tomorrow evening, ...  I will go for a drive and look at the houses decorated for the holidays.

We used to do that a lot when I was a kid, sometimes on Christmas night. We called it going for a ride "to see the lights." Then came the Energy Crisis of the 1970s (when Jimmy Carter urged us to wear cardigans like Mr. Rogers  :laugh: ) and people largely stopped decorating outdoors. Obviously there's been a resurgence, and I'm glad to see it. It took me a while to get used to the mini-lights (on indoor trees as well) because they weren't the Christmas lights of my early childhood, but I've grown to like them, especially when people use all white lights. I haven't yet gotten used to the new LED lights. I think the light they emit is cold compared to incandescent light.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2019, 12:09:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The last of my busy weekends is coming to an end!  Just some laundry today, and then spending the evening relaxing before returning to work tomorrow.

Christmas falls on Wednesday, so I suspect that Monday and Tuesday may be busy, but Thursday and Friday very dead.  The following week should be the same, for New Year's Day.

Having this week off allowed me to get everything done, so all the presents were wrapped ahead of time, and the cards mailed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 22, 2019, 12:17:21 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2019, 12:05:22 pm

We used to do that a lot when I was a kid, sometimes on Christmas night. We called it going for a ride "to see the lights." Then came the Energy Crisis of the 1970s (when Jimmy Carter urged us to wear cardigans like Mr. Rogers  :laugh: ) and people largely stopped decorating outdoors. Obviously there's been a resurgence, and I'm glad to see it. It took me a while to get used to the mini-lights (on indoor trees as well) because they weren't the Christmas lights of my early childhood, but I've grown to like them, especially when people use all white lights. I haven't yet gotten used to the new LED lights. I think the light they emit is cold compared to incandescent light.

My brother and sister-in-law have decorated outside their townhouse with new versions of the "classic" lights.  They look like the old twist-in bulbs, but they're made of a different material, they looked almost plastic.  Apparently they don't burn at a high temperature, and are safer to use on trees and other foliage.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 22, 2019, 12:59:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 22, 2019, 12:09:45 pm

all the presents were wrapped ahead of time.

I'm about to start my shopping.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2019, 07:16:25 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Christmas Eve has arrived!

I'm not doing anything tonight, I will be seeing family tomorrow for dinner, and then back to work on Thursday.

Exchanged gifts with my brother, sis-in-law, niece, her boyfriend and Trent on Saturday, so it will be a rather quiet Christmas, which is fine.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2019, 11:58:26 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone who is celebrating has a great Christmas!


I had a nice sleep-in today, and then plugged in my wax-melting device, so the apartment smells like baking brownies.  :)   Spent some time doing some straightening up around the apartment, washed some dishes, and got my gifts ready to go over to Mom & Dad's place.  I'm not heading over there for another four hours, so I will go out and clean out the car and clean the windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2019, 01:42:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

For Thursday and Friday, I went on a shopping spree with some of the gift cards I got for Christmas.   I spent $120.00 on 5 different bottles of cologne, all by David Beckham.  It was very timely that I got the cards, as I was down to my last little bit of cologne in my last bottle.  I got two new scents that I've never heard of before (Intimately, and Classic Blue), and then three scents I've ordered before (Signature, Homme, and Instinct).  Intimately already arrived, and the rest are on the way.

I then got myself some groceries, and ingredients to  make 4 stromboli for the New Year's Eve party I'm going to.  This should be the last time I need to make Stromboli for a while!  LOL


Last night I went to Party City and Burlington, and I found a bunch of accessories for the "gay gangster" (gayngster) costume.

I found an inexpensive white button down shirt at Burlington.  I already had gay pride suspenders and necktie.   I found the following items at Party City:  fake cigar, sleeve garters, spats, a shoulder holster, and to top the look off, a gay pride striped fedora that matches my tie.

:laugh:

Here is everything.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 28, 2019, 05:02:20 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 28, 2019, 01:42:41 pm

sleeve garters... a shoulder holster

 ???

What cologne does a gayngster wear?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2019, 05:07:17 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 28, 2019, 05:02:20 pm

???

What cologne does a gayngster wear?

Search me. I just wear cheap drug store stuff, like Stetson and Preferred Stock--on both of which I have been complimented.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2019, 08:05:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 28, 2019, 05:02:20 pm

What cologne does a gayngster wear?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2019, 05:07:17 pm

Search me. I just wear cheap drug store stuff, like Stetson and Preferred Stock--on both of which I have been complimented.

This gayngster prefers David Beckham's scents.  I got 5 bottles:  Intimately, Signature, Homme, Instinct, and Classic Blue.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2019, 06:36:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The last weekend of 2019 has passed, and we're about to welcome 2020!  :)

It was a quiet day at work,  which is just what I wanted.  I was able to get things done, and prep for 2020.  If it's the same way tomorrow, I plan on boxing up some 2019 stuff, and some loans that have paid off, and then leaving work early.  We are closing at 3:00, so I get to leave then, instead of between 4:30-5:00 as I usually do.

Once I get home, I will have a quick shower and shave, and then bake the 4 stromboli that I need to make for the New Year's Eve party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2019, 07:53:38 pm

MORE stromboli??!!!??  :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 10:42:52 am

Quote from: Sason on December 30, 2019, 07:53:38 pm

MORE stromboli??!!!??  :o :o :o

You can never have too much!

Chuck, the thought of your stromboli crossed my mind when I was deciding what to take to a Christmas Eve gathering. It would have been good. But unfortunately I was shopping and cooking the same day plus had other errands and had to be there at 6. So I opted for something I knew would be easy: slider-size sandwiches with deli roast beef, arugula, cheese, and garlic and red-pepper aioli. Very quick to assemble and they were well-received.

The other thing was, do you serve the stromboli hot? If so, do you keep it hot on your way to the event or do you heat it up when you get there?

I'm never sure I'll have access to an oven at those gatherings, so I usually try to think of something that can be served cold.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2019, 10:48:48 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 10:42:52 am

I'm never sure I'll have access to an oven at those gatherings, so I usually try to think of something that can be served cold.

Like Revenge?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 11:17:45 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2019, 10:48:48 am

Like Revenge?  ;D

Yes, as the saying goes. But applying the concept of revenge to food -- and unwillingly conjuring the possibilities -- is gross.

I like to get my revenge by living well, to quote another aphorism.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2019, 03:44:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 11:17:45 am

I like to get my revenge by living well, to quote another aphorism.

And you can never be too rich or too thin. Well, too rich anyway. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2019, 05:31:34 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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It's New Year's Eve!   I got a bit of a jump on the list today, because it was slow at work, and my coworker told me she'd cover the last hour at the office, and I went home at 2:00 instead of 3:00.  That hour has helped, and all 4 of the stromboli are done and cooling.  All I need to do now is heat the sauce, and then slice up the stromboli.

:)

Of course, then I need to get ready, but I'm not doing that until the food is prepped and ready to go.  Since I'm wearing a white shirt, I want to make sure it stays clean for as long as possible.  Cooking tomato sauce could be counter-productive to keeping the shirt white.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2019, 05:45:18 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 30, 2019, 07:53:38 pm

MORE stromboli??!!!??  :o :o :o

When you do something well, you get asked to repeat it often.  LOL

However, I don't have any upcoming parties in the near future, so I think I have a break from prepping it now.

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 10:42:52 am

You can never have too much!

Chuck, the thought of your stromboli crossed my mind when I was deciding what to take to a Christmas Eve gathering. It would have been good. But unfortunately I was shopping and cooking the same day plus had other errands and had to be there at 6. So I opted for something I knew would be easy: slider-size sandwiches with deli roast beef, arugula, cheese, and garlic and red-pepper aioli. Very quick to assemble and they were well-received.

The other thing was, do you serve the stromboli hot? If so, do you keep it hot on your way to the event or do you heat it up when you get there?

I'm never sure I'll have access to an oven at those gatherings, so I usually try to think of something that can be served cold.

When I make the stromboli, it's served room temperature.  I try to bake it as late as I can, and then slice it when it's cooled, and plate it.  The sauce I put in a microwaveable container, and I heat the sauce in the hosts' microwave and put it by the sliced stromboli.

If I want to bring something that is 'hot', I make something that can be made in a crock pot, and bring the pot to the party so it can be plugged in.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2019, 10:48:48 am

Like Revenge?  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 11:17:45 am

Yes, as the saying goes. But applying the concept of revenge to food -- and unwillingly conjuring the possibilities -- is gross.

I like to get my revenge by living well, to quote another aphorism.

And the two of you just gave me a Brokie memory with this. :laugh:

It was at the Colorado BBQ, and a group of us were sitting in that main cabin, just relaxing and talking.  Two of the guys (Jari & Marc) were ping-ponging little digs at each other for fun, and we were listening and laughing.  One of the members (Michael) was sitting across the room, but could hear the conversation.

Suddenly, Marc makes a comment about Jari's age, and this happens.

(Marc) *comment about Jari's age*

(Jari) *sits in silence*

(Marc)  "No witty reply?"

(Jari)  "I'm plotting revenge."

(Jackie)  "Now remember, Jari, revenge is a dish best served cold."

At that I tried to jump in, as I had heard that expression before, but never understood what it meant.  Before I could ask......

(Michael) *yelling from across the room*  "So is gazpacho!"

I was wrecked.  I burst out laughing, and could not control myself.  I tried to calm down, and the conversation continued, but my shoulders kept shaking.  It had become like seeing something funny at church.  You can't laugh, and it makes it funnier.   One of the others in the group saw me and said "He's still going."   At that point I thought "They're going to think I'm drunk." and as if on cue, Jackie turns to me and asks "Chuck, how much have you had to drink?" and I started all over again, so I got up and went outside into the cool night air, until I calmed down, and then returned to my seat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2019, 05:53:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2019, 03:44:27 pm

And you can never be too rich or too thin. Well, too rich anyway. ...

I can never be too rich, but I can name plenty of people who are too rich and should be taxed at a much higher rate.

I think I'd be pretty happy with, oh, let's say $20 million. That seems like plenty; if my investments rose by 5% a year, I'd have a million dollars a year to live on. And that's really all I'd need. I'm sure I'd have some left over at the end of the year.

The trouble is there are lots and lots of people with more digits than that in their bank accounts, and I honestly don't understand why they feel the need to keep amassing more. Many will say they use their riches to help others, but as long as they're picking their own charities that's not very democratic. Maybe Bill and Melinda fund worthy causes in Africa, but there's no guarantee they would. And what do the Koch Brothers spend theirs on?

If they gave money in the form of taxes rather than tax-deductible projects, voters could decide whether they'd rather support the Gates' projects or the Kochs'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2020, 07:06:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy New Year to you all!  I hope 2020 brings us all health and happiness.

It's Saturday (01/04) and I opted to get my groceries last night instead of today, so that I could stay in the apartment all day long.  By doing that, I spent today getting a number of things done.

I put the new sheets I bought on the bed.
I put together my new shower caddy.
I took the Christmas lights and flag out of my windows.
The Christmas tree is down, and all the ornaments are packed away.

Because I received a few deliveries this week, I had large, rectangular boxes, and I used them to store my ornaments and other decorations in.  By doing that, I ended up with three empty bankers boxes.  I was able to use them to reorganize my utility closet, putting stuff in the boxes and putting them under the shelf on the floor of the closet, or on the top shelf of the closet, and gave myself more space.

:)

It's nice to have the apartment back to the way it was, and looking neat.

I even managed to keep the windows open for a bit, and let the fresh air in.  It's getting colder now, so I'll have to close the windows soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 05, 2020, 05:56:58 pm

Well, weren't you just the busy little Brokie?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 06, 2020, 01:38:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 04, 2020, 07:06:37 pm

The Christmas tree is down, and all the ornaments are packed away.

I'm keeping mine up for another week. I get it kind of late (usually one to two weeks before Christmas) then can't bear to get rid of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 06, 2020, 02:50:38 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 06, 2020, 01:38:52 pm

I'm keeping mine up for another week. I get it kind of late (usually one to two weeks before Christmas) then can't bear to get rid of it.

I know people who still follow the custom of not putting their tree up until Christmas Eve.

(Like the Ricardos and the Mertzes in the I Love Lucy Christmas special.  ;D )

I don't know when they take down their tree.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 06, 2020, 11:57:04 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 06, 2020, 02:50:38 pm

I know people who still follow the custom of not putting their tree up until Christmas Eve.

Are they hip Philadelphians or people from your hometown who still follow some of the ways of the Old Country?

My ex-mother-in-law grew up in the Greek Orthodox church, where they celebrate Christmas 12 days after everyone else. She did that throughout her youth, though later became Lutheran like (almost) everybody else in Minnesota. Anyway, the great thing about it is they could buy their tree, ornaments and all other Christmas things after the holiday at a discount price.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2020, 01:27:50 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 06, 2020, 11:57:04 pm

Are they hip Philadelphians or people from your hometown who still follow some of the ways of the Old Country?

Neither, really. My Anglophile (and Episcopalian) undergraduate adviser and his family put up their tree on Christmas Eve and took it down on Epiphany. Our (Episcopal) rector has no decorations (except an Advent wreath) in the church until Christmas Eve, whereas in my home Lutheran church (probably for practical reasons), the church is decorated for Christmas by the last Sunday in Advent.

I recently learned that two very close friends, a couple, both of whom were raised in Roman Catholic homes but neither of whom is a "practicing Catholic," put up their tree on Christmas Eve. I don't know when they take it down.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 07, 2020, 06:39:27 pm

Putting up a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve would never fly at our house.  Mom loved it as much as the kids did, and she puts it up the day after Thanksgiving, and keeps it up usually until mid-January.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2020, 07:03:07 pm

I've always felt a Christmas tree looks a little sad December 26.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 07, 2020, 09:33:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2020, 07:03:07 pm

I've always felt a Christmas tree looks a little sad December 26.  :(

I definitely think the tree belongs there through at least Jan. 1. I see it as part of the holiday season festivities as much as it is about Christmas specifically (my own has a Happy New Year crown at the top). I'm usually not quite ready to relinquish it until a week or so after that.

Outdoor lights that aren't extremely Christmas-themed can stay up through January at least.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2020, 09:55:59 am

Quote from: serious crayons on January 07, 2020, 09:33:43 pm

I definitely think the tree belongs there through at least Jan. 1. I see it as part of the holiday season festivities as much as it is about Christmas specifically (my own has a Happy New Year crown at the top). I'm usually not quite ready to relinquish it until a week or so after that.

In the past I've kept my tree and all decorations--especially my grandmother's Nativity set--till Epiphany. This year I just wanted everything to go away as quickly as possible.

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Outdoor lights that aren't extremely Christmas-themed can stay up through January at least.

I agree, and that is why I felt so bad about not getting the plain white lights on the pine tree in front of my dad's house. I feel outdoor lights help brighten things up at night during the darkest time of the year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 08, 2020, 11:20:58 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2020, 09:55:59 am

I agree, and that is why I felt so bad about not getting the plain white lights on the pine tree in front of my dad's house. I feel outdoor lights help brighten things up at night during the darkest time of the year.

I agree. I think of them less as a holiday custom than as a holdover from ancient pagan traditions (the pagans never used LED lights, however).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 08, 2020, 11:12:31 pm

I had purchased 3 sets of solar lights over the years I have lived in NZ but had not put them up for several years. I put them up in the trees the weekend before Christmas but with sunset at 9.30 which about the time I go to bed, it was not until Christmas Eve, coming home from midnight mass that my suspicions that they were not working were confirmed. I took them down on Boxing Day but left them on the table until Tuesday when we finally had a bright sunny day (Summer is yet to arrive here). I left them out on the lawn for a few hours then tested them.  One is still working and has been put away, the other two are in the bin.
I had an artificial aluminium Christmas tree but do not know if I threw it out or sold it in a Garage sale before migrating to NZ. I had not put it up since the 80's. We had live Christmas trees when I was a kid but probably not since the early 60's. As always, I took down my 4 Christmas ornaments on Jan 6, takes less than 5 minutes. Longer is putting away the Christmas cards and rereading the yearly letters which I file away. But they are getting less now as more use email but you cannot put email up on the mantelpiece.  I posted 15 cards and got 12 back. I sent about 20 email messages.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 09, 2020, 06:13:05 pm

I just received my 14th card today from Paul in Honolulu. He did post it a few days before Christmas. He emailed to say he received mine on 27 December.
He mentions he may visit me in March on his way to Sydney. I do hope so. He has visited me twice before in Dunedin with his (now) husband. Matt is a native Hawaian and a ship entertainer. He usually plays on the Gay cruise which (not every year) travels from Auckland to Sydney for Gay Mardi Gras. I am not sure if that is what Paul means this year. I will have to look it up. They visited me a few weeks after I moved to Dunedin in 2010. I had bought my house but had not taken possession so they looked at it over the front fence. We had lunch at the beach front cafe and then I drove them over the peninsula. I remember Matt falling asleep despite the stunning scenery but then he was entertaining late at night on the ship. Then they came again a year or so later and insisted paying for me to tour the Cadburys Factory (now closed). I was going to wait outside for them. Inside we met more gays from the ship and he had them in stitches describing how I had been his teacher and helped him come out.  It was 1979 and I was only coming out myself. In 2018 I met him for lunch in Sydney and there was another guy there who had gone to junior hihg school with him (I taught Paul in Senior High). They were discussing how they would dress uo in Paul's mothers clothes after school. There was roar of laughter by the group when I commented "You say I  helped you come out Paul, I do not think you needed much help". Paul is over the top camp but such a loving guy. He is a psychiatric nurse in Honolulu. Strangely despite having all his schooling in Australia, he does not have Australian citizenship. He was born in Ireland and has now taken out American citizenship. I could go on with tales of Paul at school and at the class reunion about 15 years ago when he rushed over to the staff table and said "Brian , the gay guys are having their photo taken, come and join us" It was the class of '79 so I had only known Paul as being gay and there were half a dozen in the photo besides us and not all of the staff would have known about me as it was not common knowledge in the school until a few years later. Matt came to Dunedin another time on a gay cruise without Paul. He asked me to take him to the Penguin sanctuary so I picked him up at the ship and he brought along two of the passengers. Two beautiful Chinese Americans who were doctors in San Francisco. They bought me lunch in city afterwards.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2020, 11:19:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Had  a quiet weekend, and now I'm getting ready for some running around.

I need to stop at Glaze Donuts after work , and pick up 5 dozen donuts for bowling, to celebrate all the January and February birthdays.  Then, on Wednesday, I am going to the bakery before work to pick up a cake and some canolli, and then to a park after work to meet a friend.

I think after that, everything calms  down.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2020, 11:50:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another birthday has come and gone!  :)

Went out with my friends for dinner on Friday, to a new diner that opened up in our area.  Food was good, as was the service.  I ordered breakfast for dinner, and got peanut butter and bacon pancakes with a side of sausage.

The family is getting together the end of January and going out for a meal, and then a round of Monster Mini Golf.  We figured that would be something Trent would enjoy, and he's never played it before.

Spent the weekend ripping some music.  I have a ton of CDs that I would listen to in the car, but my new car doesn't have a CD player.  It does have USB ports in it, so I am ripping the music to put it into MP3 format, and then I can play it in the car.

Monday is a holiday, so the bank is closed.  I'll have another late night and sleep in tomorrow.

We were predicted to get snow yesterday, and of course, predictions varied from 1 - 3 inches to 3 - 6 inches.  Not wanting to deal with getting groceries in the snow, I scheduled a pick-up time for Friday after work, so the groceries had been  packed away relatively early in the weekend, and then after that I went out with my friends to that new diner I mentioned before.   On Saturday I got up early, went to the post office, the party store for some decorations, and then filled the car up with gas, just in case. 

5 minutes after I got home,the snow started to fall.  Looked pretty out the window.  Of course, it stopped when it was getting dark, and  we only got about 1 inch of the stuff. 

Today it's sunny and above freezing, so most of it is melting away.

;D

How are you all doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2020, 01:42:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2020, 11:50:16 am

Went out with my friends for dinner on Friday, to a new diner that opened up in our area.  Food was good, as was the service.  I ordered breakfast for dinner, and got peanut butter and bacon pancakes with a side of sausage.

Was it one of those old-fashioned kind of diners like the characters on Seinfeld hang out at? (One year, I ate Thanksgiving dinner in that very diner.) Or more of a nouveau version? In my city, there are old-fashioned diners left over from their original era, but anything new would be either more foodie-friendly with creative twists on classic things (e.g., a place that specializes in hot dogs with unusual toppings) or sort of flashily retro.

I'll have to say, peanut butter and bacon pancakes don't automatically sound delicious. Were they?
 

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The family is getting together the end of January and going out for a meal, and then a round of Monster Mini Golf.  We figured that would be something Trent would enjoy, and he's never played it before.

I've never been there, but I've been to a Top Golf, and I'll bet it's similar. Do you stand in an elevated open room with a regular golf club and ball, and try to hit the ball into one of the large holes scattered about the grounds, some trickier than others and therefore worth more points?

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the party store for some decorations

For what?

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Today it's sunny and above freezing, so most of it is melting away.

I have New York, Chicago and Denver weather on my phone as well as Minneapolis. Recently I was scrolling through and thought, wow, this is fantastic! It's going to get into the 40s and maybe close to 50 next week! Then I realized I was looking at New York.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 20, 2020, 04:11:39 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2020, 01:42:28 pm

I'll have to say, peanut butter and bacon pancakes don't automatically sound delicious. Were they?

Everything's better with bacon. ...  8)

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2020, 08:34:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I had no work today, but I wasted the day.  I stayed up late last night, working on music on my computer.  I lost track of time and didn't get to bed until 3am.  Because I did that, I didn't wake up until 11:30am today.

I ran out to get some Flash Drives to use in the car, had lunch, got some chores done, got a hair cut, and now I'm catching up online.

I'm not going to work tomorrow, I'm scheduled to go to the Essex County Courthouse for jury duty selection.  The last two times I went, I got selected for trials.  I'm hoping I don't get picked this time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2020, 09:02:31 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2020, 01:42:28 pm

Was it one of those old-fashioned kind of diners like the characters on Seinfeld hang out at? (One year, I ate Thanksgiving dinner in that very diner.) Or more of a nouveau version? In my city, there are old-fashioned diners left over from their original era, but anything new would be either more foodie-friendly with creative twists on classic things (e.g., a place that specializes in hot dogs with unusual toppings) or sort of flashily retro.

Oh, it's not an old-fashioned diner.  In fact, it was just remodeled and renamed.  The original diner (named Versailles) was very slow and was showing its age.  I'm guessing new owners bought it and are making it a success.

It was packed the night we were there!

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Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2020, 01:42:28 pm

I'll have to say, peanut butter and bacon pancakes don't automatically sound delicious. Were they?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 20, 2020, 04:11:39 pm

Everything's better with bacon. ...  8)

 :laugh:

They were very tasty!  They were regular pancakes, with pieces of bacon and peanut butter chips mixed into them.  I would order them again.

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2020, 01:42:28 pm

I've never been there, but I've been to a Top Golf, and I'll bet it's similar. Do you stand in an elevated open room with a regular golf club and ball, and try to hit the ball into one of the large holes scattered about the grounds, some trickier than others and therefore worth more points?

I think it's different.  Monster Golf is like an indoor miniature golf course, but it's darkened and decorated with 'monsters' and such as you go through the course, and a lot of glow-in-the-dark paint.

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Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2020, 01:42:28 pm

For what?

I got a bunch of cut-out paper decorations for my apartment door.   Granted, no one sees it but me and the other two apartments on the second floor, but it makes it cheery.  I got hearts for Valentine's Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day, and Easter Eggs for Easter.

This is what the door looks like now.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 21, 2020, 06:31:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 20, 2020, 09:02:31 pm

Oh, it's not an old-fashioned diner.  In fact, it was just remodeled and renamed.  The original diner (named Versailles) was very slow and was showing its age.  I'm guessing new owners bought it and are making it a success.

It was packed the night we were there!

(https://www.thewestessexdiner.com/images/about.jpg)

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So what's the difference between a diner and a restaurant?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 21, 2020, 07:40:34 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 21, 2020, 06:31:37 pm

So what's the difference between a diner and a restaurant?

That confused me as well. I always thought a diner was like in the top photo where you sit at the counter. I have only ever found this is North America and hate it. I would avoid but often no choice especially for a single person. Very occasionally there might be a similar situation here, where you sit while waiting for your table to be prepared, but more likely it will be lounge chairs, much more civilised. The lower photo is more like a restaurant or a cafe. A cafe is less likely to be open in the evening (but there are exceptions) while a restaurant is more upmarket.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 21, 2020, 10:20:11 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 21, 2020, 06:31:37 pm

So what's the difference between a diner and a restaurant?

And what about an eatery? Or bistro? Or cafe?

I think  grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon and eggs, but maybe also, like, roast beef or hot turkey sandwiches with mashed potatoes and gravy. That's a classic diner dish, IMO. Also, people mostly drink coffee, juice or milk. I don't think of diners as selling alcohol, typically.

Cafe seems like kind of a diner but slightly fancier, and a bistro is a slightly fancier cafe!  :laugh:  An eatery is what a restaurant critic calls them after running through all the other words.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 22, 2020, 12:23:07 am

We do not use diner nor eatery. A bistro is usually found in a hotel attached to a bar, often you order and wait for your number to display (or now a gadget to buzz on your table ) then go and collect from the servery.  As I said, a cafe tends to have lighter meals and often closes by 4pm, sometimes open very early for breakfast. A restaurant is more formal but the boundaries between cafe and restaurant can be blurred. At home I rarely eat out in the evening so rarely go to a restaurant. My sister visited in early December and we went to a restaurant one night before the ballet then to a very expensive one at a winery for lunch (sort of an early Christmas lunch as I did not go back to Sydney for Christmas). We also went to a sort of in-between restaurant/cafe the night before as we were staying in the town near the wineries. Then the following week I had friends (ex-students) visit and I took them to an upmarket restaurant in my home city. I paid my very inflated Mastercard on Monday :(
However I would go to a cafe for lunch or coffee several times most weeks, often alone while shopping, sometimes with friends after movie, hiking or gallery etc visit. I started a group called Just Coffee and we meet one morning per month. The aim was to try out all the cafes in the city. In just over 3 years we have been to 35 different cafes. I thought we were running out and repeated a few in the last few months but some of the ladies have given me a list of about half a dozen mainly down in the university area where I rarely venture.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2020, 12:50:16 am

I believe that a restaurant is more 'upscale' type of experience.

A better type of food, perhaps more intricate or fancier.

A diner is more casual, and you can usually order "Americana" style of foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, burgers and fries, as well as breakfast items like french toast, eggs and pancakes.

Also most restaurants will have an open and close time,  and may have set menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  A diner is open (at least in NJ) 24 hours, and if you want breakfast food at 7PM, you can order that, the full menu is available at all times.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 09:31:33 am

Quote from: brian on January 22, 2020, 12:23:07 am

often you order and wait for your number to display (or now a gadget to buzz on your table ) then go and collect from the servery.

That's so different from here that I don't even know what a servery is!

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 22, 2020, 12:50:16 am

I believe that a restaurant is more 'upscale' type of experience.

A better type of food, perhaps more intricate or fancier.

A diner is more casual, and you can usually order "Americana" style of foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, burgers and fries, as well as breakfast items like french toast, eggs and pancakes.

Also most restaurants will have an open and close time,  and may have set menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  A diner is open (at least in NJ) 24 hours, and if you want breakfast food at 7PM, you can order that, the full menu is available at all times.

My definition of diner is exactly that (I forgot about meat loaf!), except around here they do open and close and some don't serve breakfast all day. I don't know if you have Denny's there, but to me that's just like a diner, except that diners aren't typically chains. Oh OK, I did a quick check and apparently there are 8 Denny's in NJ.

I personally wouldn't call McDonald's a "fast food restaurant," but I believe technically they are called that (I'd just say "fast food place"). But otherwise I think I'd use "restaurant" for just about anything above that.

I suppose next you're going to tell me you don't call carbonated soft drinks "pop"!  :laugh: :laugh:



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 22, 2020, 02:08:57 pm

Servery" a counter, service hatch, or room from which meals are served.
In most houses built before or shortly after the war, kitchens had a servery to the outside which had a door on the inside which could be locked. The milkman left bottles of milk in there and the baker left bread.  However in Taverns here the servery is much bigger, the door can be rolled up to provide a counter at times when meals are served. Servery can also be use for the food service area in canteens as in universityies. As we (thankfully) do not tip, it is quite common to go and collect one's meal when it is ready. Of course the meals are cheaper than in a full restaurant. I would not call MacDonalds a restaurant either but they do advertise themselves that way. I have become lactose intolerant so sadly no longer buy a shake with my big mac and fries. Instead I order a coffee and have been surprised to be given a number and told to go and sit at a table and my meal is brought to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2020, 03:42:20 pm

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Happy Hump Day everyone!

I spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the whole jury duty selection process.  Almost made it through the first day, but at 3:15 got called with a group of 50 people to be selected to be a jury.  After an introduction to the process, we were told it was 4:00, and we could go home.

I went back today, sat around, at then at 12:30 I was called to be interviewed to sit on the jury, however, because I had to deal with a situation that was similar to the case, I was excused.  By this time other uncalled jurors were going to lunch, so when I went to check back in to go into the jury pool, I was told  that since it was my second day, I could go home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2020, 03:50:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 09:31:33 am

My definition of diner is exactly that (I forgot about meat loaf!), except around here they do open and close and some don't serve breakfast all day. I don't know if you have Denny's there, but to me that's just like a diner, except that diners aren't typically chains. Oh OK, I did a quick check and apparently there are 8 Denny's in NJ.

I personally wouldn't call McDonald's a "fast food restaurant," but I believe technically they are called that (I'd just say "fast food place"). But otherwise I think I'd use "restaurant" for just about anything above that.

I suppose next you're going to tell me you don't call carbonated soft drinks "pop"!  :laugh: :laugh:

Yes, we have the Denny's chain here in NJ, and I've been to it a few times.  It's ok, but I usually don't go there. 

I agree with you and Brian, that McDonald's is not a restaurant.  I will  usually just say 'fast food', or (like you) 'fast food place'.   The same term will be applied to Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy's, KFC, and places like that.

As for your "pop" expression, I have a story about that.  A group of friends and I went on a road trip to Myrtle Beach, which is down South from NJ.  We stopped at a diner to eat, and I had the following conversation with the waitress.  The first sentence is mine.

"I'll have a soda"

"A what?"

"A soda."

"What's that?"

"You know, a Coke."

"Oh, you mean pop."

"No, I mean soda."

"No, you mean pop."

"I'll bet you $5.00 it's called 'soda'."

"Ok, I'll bet you $5.00 it's called 'pop'."

The waitress then goes into the kitchen and comes out holding a bottle of Coke, laughing out loud.  On the bottom of the label, were the words "Soda Pop".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2020, 04:04:05 pm

Quote from: brian on January 22, 2020, 02:08:57 pm

Servery" a counter, service hatch, or room from which meals are served.

In most houses built before or shortly after the war, kitchens had a servery to the outside which had a door on the inside which could be locked. The milkman left bottles of milk in there and the baker left bread.  However in Taverns here the servery is much bigger, the door can be rolled up to provide a counter at times when meals are served. Servery can also be use for the food service area in canteens as in universityies. As we (thankfully) do not tip, it is quite common to go and collect one's meal when it is ready. Of course the meals are cheaper than in a full restaurant. I would not call MacDonalds a restaurant either but they do advertise themselves that way. I have become lactose intolerant so sadly no longer buy a shake with my big mac and fries. Instead I order a coffee and have been surprised to be given a number and told to go and sit at a table and my meal is brought to me.

I had never heard of a servery either, and when  I google image searched it, I found two different types.

I think this one is most like what you are talking about, Brian.


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This image also came up as a 'servery', I think here it would be called a cafeteria line or buffet line.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 22, 2020, 04:31:42 pm

Yes photo 1 is often seen around  shopping centres but I never use because I want to sit down and drink my coffee. Having always worked in schools, I was never able to just drop out of the office to buy a coffee. What I am referring to looks similar but is found within hotels or taverns. You go to the bar for drinks and to the servery for food and take them back to the common tables. Photo 2 would be more like what is found in student canteens.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 22, 2020, 04:33:14 pm

We have discussed soda and pop before. We say neither but say 'soft drink".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 22, 2020, 06:03:13 pm

Thanks for the diner/restaurant explanations!

We don't have diners here exactly. Lots of different types of restaurants and cafés and fast food places, but nothing that's open 24 h. (AFAIK)

Brian, I love your idea of monthly meetings aiming at visiting every café in town!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 22, 2020, 08:10:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 22, 2020, 06:03:13 pm

Brian, I love your idea of monthly meetings aiming at visiting every café in town!

Yes. nothing here open 24 hr except (perhaps) MacDonalds. People on TripAdvisor often ask where to get a meal after 9pm. There are a few places in the city centre that open very late (like 3 or 4am)on Friday and Saturday but I do not know how late they serve food, usually they close the kitchen about 9pm.. But we only have a population of 135,000. Auckland with over a million may have more open.
When I took over the 60 Plus hiking group six years ago, we began going for coffee afterwards, actually some of us had started doing that beforehand but the previous leader was not impressed. There are lots of groups in our 60Plus club, one is called 'Coffee & Culture' and, after a monthly visit to a museum or art gallery or similar, we go for coffee nearby. Another is the 'Movie Club' and after our monthly movie on Sunday afternoon, many go for coffee but always the same cafe.  So I suggested a 'Just Coffee' group. It cannot be openly advertised in the club as most cafes cannot handle much more than dozen. We have had between 4 and 14 but usually between 6 and 10. I advertise by email the Saturday before (it is on Thursday or Friday at 10.30am) and ask people to let me know if possible the evening before. If 6 or more, I ring the cafe early and book a table. Today, after the supermarket, I went to 'Muffin Break' which is in the Food Hall and had a mixed berry muffin (my favourite) and a medium cappuchino. While not strictly a cafe, I go there a lot as every 5th coffee is free and they give me a free muffin in the month of my birthday..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 10:08:26 pm

All of these sound good to me. Brian, your servery seems like kind of a combination between our cafeteria and drive-thrus (sorry, that's how they're spelled). Do you decide in advance what you want, or do you stroll along the line saying "I'll take some beans" "I'll take some mashed potatoes" or whatever?

I did know that about soda pop. The equivalent anecdote I have is talking to a guy who I think was maybe from Tennessee? "Pop is a word you would never hear used in a sentence," he said.

I had a friend In New Orleans who'd say "Do you want to go for a drink?" like, at 2 p.m. or something. That threw me until I realized that to her it meant a beverage of any kind. I think the weirdest of all is Southerners who call it "Coke," even if you're not talking about cola.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2020, 10:13:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 22, 2020, 12:50:16 am

A diner is more casual, and you can usually order "Americana" style of foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, burgers and fries, as well as breakfast items like french toast, eggs and pancakes.

I'd add chopped steak to that list, too.

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Also most restaurants will have an open and close time,  and may have set menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  A diner is open (at least in NJ) 24 hours, and if you want breakfast food at 7PM, you can order that, the full menu is available at all times.

Diners are that way, here, too, except that the one my dad and I frequent closes at midnight Sunday night and reopens at 7 a.m. Monday. I presume that's for some kind of cleaning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2020, 10:26:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 09:31:33 am

That's so different from here that I don't even know what a servery is!

I've been places where they hand you what is essentially a pager that they buzz when they have a table for you. I guess it's better than having somebody call out "Smith! Party of four!" when your table is ready.

I've also seen places where there is an opening where food is put through to the dining area from the kitchen, except that it's the server and not the diner who picks up the order and carries it to the table.

I have a friend who once lived in a pre-War apartment building here in Philadelphia that had a built-in place in the wall where the a milkman could put a milk delivery or a baker a bread delivery, and the milk or bread could be retrieved from right in the kitchen. (The apartment also had a maid's quarters!)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2020, 10:28:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 10:08:26 pm

I think the weirdest of all is Southerners who call it "Coke," even if you're not talking about cola.

Around here when they call it coke and they don't mean a soda they're talking about something that gets snorted up the nose.  8)  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 22, 2020, 11:12:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 10:08:26 pm

All of these sound good to me. Brian, your servery seems like kind of a combination between our cafeteria and drive-thrus (sorry, that's how they're spelled). Do you decide in advance what you want, or do you stroll along the line saying "I'll take some beans" "I'll take some mashed potatoes" or whatever?

No, you order from the menu and pay often at the bar but collect from the servery, either when your number goes up or your pager buzzes.
It is more usual here to pay when you order in cafes, taverns and bistros not after you have eaten your meal. That (now I think of it) would be a major difference with a restaurant where you pay the bill at the end. In fact that is something I hate when travelling, trying to get the server's attention that you want the bill.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 22, 2020, 11:31:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 22, 2020, 10:28:54 pm

Around here when they call it coke and they don't mean a soda they're talking about something that gets snorted up the nose.  8)  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh:

It's interesting how many permutations there are of "place to purchase and eat food cooked by someone else." I once interviewed a guy who had organized a humanitarian organization that made multiple trips to Uganda, with the first big objective of raising the standard of living from $1 a day to $2 a day. When they accomplished that it was huge. Better netting for protection from malaria. Good tin roofs, so the family wouldn't have to go outside in the middle of the night in monsoon season and hold the canvas roof to keep it from blowing off. And a small "restaurant" where a woman would make a big pot of beans or something and sell them in her backyard. It's a start!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 29, 2020, 10:03:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Had a busy weekend last weekend.

I did my grocery shopping and laundry on Friday after work.  Saturday evening I had a birthday party to go to, and then Sunday there was a family late lunch birthday celebration, and mini-golf.  It was the one time that the family could get together to do my bday, dad's bday, Derek's bday (Derek is my niece, Shana's, boyfriend and Tenton's dad) and Jeannie's bday (Jeannie is Derek's mom).

Trent picked up on mini-golf pretty quickly, and really enjoyed himself.

;D

This weekend I plan on doing grocery shopping and laundry on Friday again.  Sunday is the Super Bowl, and I have a party to go to, so I'll be making stromboli for that.  That means if I get the shopping and laundry done on Friday, I can just relax on Saturday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2020, 10:07:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 29, 2020, 10:03:06 pm

This weekend I plan on doing grocery shopping and laundry on Friday again.  Sunday is the Super Bowl, and I have a party to go to, so I'll be making stromboli for that.  That means if I get the shopping and laundry done on Friday, I can just relax on Saturday.

Why am I not surprised?  ;D

At least you make stromboli for parties. I knew someone who baked a ham when someone died. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 30, 2020, 02:11:43 pm

MORE stromboli???!!!??? :o :o :o

I thought you were all strombolied out by now!

Careful you don't get strombolism, a rare and dangerous disease  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2020, 12:44:57 pm

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Super Bowl Sunday has arrived.   To be honest, I don't even know what two teams are playing today.  LOL

I'm going to a party today, and I'll probably only stay until half-time.  I'm  not one of those people who call out sick the next day, so I have to be at work tomorrow my usual time, so staying up way past bedtime to watch a football game I'm not really interested in  is not in the cards.

:laugh:

I'll watch the first half, stay to see Jennifer Lopez and Shakira do their half-time show, and then I bid everyone a good night.

I did manage to get the laundry done yesterday, so I can spend today getting the stomboli prepared and baked.

I also managed to get some cleaning and straightening up done around the apartment.  It looks much better now!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 02, 2020, 01:11:19 pm

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Super Bowl Sunday has arrived.   To be honest, I don't even know what two teams are playing today.  LOL

I don't think I do either. Though I do know they're in the Superbowl because they won playoff games against the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints, the very two teams I would be a fan of if I were a fan of any football teams, which I'm not.

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I'm going to a party today, and I'll probably only stay until half-time.  I'm  not one of those people who call out sick the next day, so I have to be at work tomorrow my usual time, so staying up way past bedtime to watch a football game I'm not really interested in  is not in the cards.

I'm planning to go to a movie, probably Ford vs. Ferrari, because it sounds good, it's up for an Oscar, and it's more of a "guyish" film and, if I may briefly stereotype, men in general seem more into football than women in general, so I'll benefit from more empty seats. Though I'm sure theaters showing Little Women will be emptier than usual, too.

Personally, I've never watched a whole football game in my life. I used to watch the Superbowl commercials and ignore the game, but nowadays I can see the commercials online if I wish.

But you can bet I'll be in front of the TV and up late next Sunday, even though I'm sure many of the choices will be, as usual, dumb. But I never miss it. And if all goes well I'll know how much to root for F v F winning awards. Or another way to put it: Christian Bale and Matt Damon vs. Leo and Brad Pitt. In general I like Bale better than Pitt and DiCaprio slightly more than Damon. So they cancel each other out star-wise. But so far my favorite movie this year is OUaTiH, even though I usually dislike Tarantino movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2020, 06:11:29 pm

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I hope that everyone is doing well!  ;D

Busy week at work this past week, but I manged to get most things done, and stay on top of everything.   I also went out to lunch with some of my coworkers and a client.  People in my position at the bank generally don't go out to meet clients.  However, there was some change-over with the people managing their accounts, and it lead to a few issues that really upset the client.  Thankfully, I was able to smooth things over, and they told the people I report to  that they were ready to leave the bank, but opted to stay because of the service I gave them.

So the last two times there was a client lunch, I was asked to go as well, because this client is so happy with the service I gave them.

Spent Friday working on reports, which can get a little dicey, but I got them done, for the most part.

I also had my yearly review this week, and my supervisor is very happy with me, so I got a raise and bonus.   The bonus should be in my account by the end of this month, and then the raise starts in March, and will show up in the first paycheck of April.

;D

Going to an Oscar party tonight, but most likely won't be staying to the end.  I have to work tomorrow, and the Oscars always run late, so I'll probably be leaving by 10:00 or so.  However, the party starts at 6:00, so I'll be there for a while.  The hostess also has a theme each year, and this year's theme is "your inner child".   My inner child loved Saturday morning cartoons, so I'm going in a pair of sweatpants and a purple t-shirt with a big yellow "Z" on it, like what Zan (the male Wonder Twin) wore.  I will also bring 7 of my Super Friends figures with me, the main 7 from the TV show:

Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman, and the Wonder Twins.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2020, 02:49:03 pm

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Three day weekend for me!  ;D

Saturday was a 'do nothing' day, and was just what the doctor ordered.  ;D

Sunday I did laundry, and the family went out to get lunch to celebrate Chris' birthday (02/12) and my parents' wedding anniversary (02/13).

Today was a sleep-in day.  After that, I collected the trash to take out, I took down my Valentine's decor, and put up my St. Patrick's Day stuff.   I also put some screens up on the back of the louver doors in front of my heater/ac unit.

With Spring approaching, I know the time is coming for the yellow-jackets and hornets.  This year I want to see if I can keep them out of my place.  I know they are getting in from the attic, so I'm going to start spraying the soffit area where I saw them getting in last year.  I'm hoping that between the screens and the spray, I'll have a hornet-free apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2020, 09:56:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2020, 02:49:03 pm

With Spring approaching, I know the time is coming for the yellow-jackets and hornets.  This year I want to see if I can keep them out of my place.  I know they are getting in from the attic, so I'm going to start spraying the soffit area where I saw them getting in last year.  I'm hoping that between the screens and the spray, I'll have a hornet-free apartment.

I'm glad you mentioned that. Reminds me I'll need to think about replacing the filter for my hvac unit.

Why isn't it your landlord's responsibility to get rid of/prevent the yellow jackets and hornets from getting into your place?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2020, 10:37:40 pm

It's basically a matter of chance, if that makes sense?

The hornets find their way into the soffit of the apartment building into the attic.  A nest gets made, and they find their way into my apartment.

I don't think they're any real way to keep them out of the soffit, other than to spray regularly, which is an expense, so the property management company isn't going to do that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 20, 2020, 01:51:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2020, 10:37:40 pm

I don't think they're any real way to keep them out of the soffit, other than to spray regularly, which is an expense, so the property management company isn't going to do that.

Why not? My sister is the chairman of a 50+ block of units (condominiums).  She was telling me the other day about waiting in for the pest control company that I think visits every 6 months. Most of the units are tenanted and they do not realise all the work that my 85 year old sister does to keep the units in top condition. It is paid for by the contributions of the owners who of course take it out of the rents. The renters just go blissfully on. Quite a common occurrence is for a renter to contact my sister to say that water is coming through the ceiling. She has to go upstairs and deal with the renters above, many speak very little English, and ask why they do not regularly check their hot water system or report leaks, then she has to call plumbers and deal with insurance claims.  I know it is getting her down but she worries what will happen to the block and her investment if no-one does her unpaid tasks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2020, 10:20:26 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 19, 2020, 10:37:40 pm

I don't think they're any real way to keep them out of the soffit, other than to spray regularly, which is an expense, so the property management company isn't going to do that.

There is something really not right about that. Even my condo association covers the cost of an exterminator to visit our building regularly to prevent problems from starting.

Do other tenants have this problem? If they do, everyone who has the problem should complain, and keep complaining until the management company does something about it.

It seems shortsighted to me that the management company doesn't take care of this. Suppose they get a tenant who is allergic to bee stings, and that tenant gets stung? The company could have a whale of a lawsuit on its hands.

Years ago, I got a new stove in a rental apartment when I pointed out to the management company that an old stove, where you had to light the oven with a match, was a fire hazard.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2020, 01:02:14 pm

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I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Today is going to be a slow Saturday, no big plans.  Tomorrow is the usual chore of laundry, and I'll be seeing my parents for lunch tomorrow.

This week was a good week, I got my bonus on Friday.  Since it's not a pay week, it was basically like getting an extra paycheck.  I put most of it in my savings, but did put some aside for some fun spending.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2020, 01:35:12 pm

Quote from: brian on February 20, 2020, 01:51:01 am

Why not? My sister is the chairman of a 50+ block of units (condominiums).  She was telling me the other day about waiting in for the pest control company that I think visits every 6 months. Most of the units are tenanted and they do not realise all the work that my 85 year old sister does to keep the units in top condition. It is paid for by the contributions of the owners who of course take it out of the rents. The renters just go blissfully on. Quite a common occurrence is for a renter to contact my sister to say that water is coming through the ceiling. She has to go upstairs and deal with the renters above, many speak very little English, and ask why they do not regularly check their hot water system or report leaks, then she has to call plumbers and deal with insurance claims.  I know it is getting her down but she worries what will happen to the block and her investment if no-one does her unpaid tasks.

Actually, the property management company has regular maintenance done, and we do have an exterminator who comes onsite, I've seen his van here from time to time.  I have no pest activity in my place (ants, roaches).  Occasionally I'll find a small spider or centipede, and if I can, I catch the spiders and put them outside.

However, in spring, it's time for wasp & hornet queens to start new nests.  The front of my building has a small patch of property with some smaller trees on it, and behind the building is a massive cemetery, so there is a lot of area where the insects could come from.  We have a super who lives in one of the buildings in this complex, and he is very responsive when we call.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 20, 2020, 10:20:26 am

There is something really not right about that. Even my condo association covers the cost of an exterminator to visit our building regularly to prevent problems from starting.

Do other tenants have this problem? If they do, everyone who has the problem should complain, and keep complaining until the management company does something about it.

It seems shortsighted to me that the management company doesn't take care of this. Suppose they get a tenant who is allergic to bee stings, and that tenant gets stung? The company could have a whale of a lawsuit on its hands.

Years ago, I got a new stove in a rental apartment when I pointed out to the management company that an old stove, where you had to light the oven with a match, was a fire hazard.

As I said above, the property management does have an exterminator who comes in and we have no problems regarding pests like ants or roaches.

My first spring/summer here, I talked to other tenants in my building, and none of them have had issues with stinging insects getting into their places.  I'm the only lucky one.

As for treating the buildings, I watch a YouTube channel regularly called "Hornet King".  He's an exterminator (and, as an added bonus, eye-candy) and he regularly films the removals of nests he does from people's property/homes.

In January of this year, he posted a video giving people advice on how to avoid having nests made on and in their homes.  The very first place he went was to the roof, and pointed out how wasps/hornets get in through the soffits.  He also said that there are companies who advertise that they treat these places to prevent the pests from coming in.  His advice, don't waste your money on this.  Apparently it's not effective and he said that basically your best course of action is to watch for activity and then spray when you see it.

My plan is to go out to the area where I saw the activity last year, and spray early in the spring, in the hopes that it will prevent them from coming back to that space.

If that fails, I plan on using the phone to film the activity, and take it to property management and have it fixed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 22, 2020, 03:56:19 pm

Can't you have them seal the holes where the wasps get into your cupboard?

Then you don't have to care about what's going on in the attic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2020, 09:16:22 pm

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Happy Hump Day!

For those who celebrate, it's Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the Lenten season.  People will be doing a 'sacrifice' of some sort, such as giving up candy/sweets or beer or such.

For the past few years, I have instead sacrificed financially to help others.  I've used a set amount of money each day to buy food to donate to churches or food kitchens.

I've decided this year that would do this again, but this time buy pet food and supplies, and donate them to the local animal shelter by my apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 27, 2020, 11:06:33 am

Nice ideas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2020, 07:30:26 pm

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Hope that everyone is having a great weekend!

My original plans for the day were to get some shopping done.  However, I started to clean the apartment, and wanted to keep that rhythm going, so I spent the day here giving the apartment a good cleaning.  I've dusted, vacuumed, scrubbed and mopped.  It's looking good and smelling fresh.

;D

Tomorrow is just the usual day of laundry and a visit to the family's place.

According to the news today, NJ has 4 cases of Corona Virus.  I'm sure this will go up, given our proximity to NYC, and the amount of NJ residents who commute to NYC for work.   At my job they've been taking some precautions.  All business travel (international and domestic) has been cancelled.  All off-site meetings of 25 or more have been cancelled.   Also, building maintenance for the office building we're in have stocked the restrooms with anti-bacterial pumps, and free-standing stations have been set up outside the elevators on each floor.

I've taken three days off work this month, the 18th, 19th and 20th.  Those three days are when the World Figure Skating Championships are being aired.   I decided I want to see them live, and since I've missed a bunch of the competitions this season due to commitments, and I have an excess of time off, I opted to take those three days off work.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 13, 2020, 10:38:12 pm

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So, we got word today that starting on Monday, all employees who have laptops are to work from home.

This week they started doing "stress tests" of the system,  to make sure the system would work with a large number of employees working from home.   I was part of that test on Thursday, and everything was fine.  My supervisor then told  me to just work from home today (Friday).  While working today, an official email notice was sent about working from home.

I had wanted to go back to the office today, and get my full-sized keyboard, mouse and extra monitors so I could work from home more effectively.   However, a second email went out saying that we are not allowed to take the extra equipment home.  We are supposed to work on our laptops only.

I spoke with mom and dad today, they are doing fine.  Went shopping early today and in spite of the crowds at the stores and other people "panic-shopping", they were able to get everything they needed.

I placed an order for pick up tomorrow, as I do my shopping every two weeks, so we'll see what is in stock and what is not.  LOL   I do have some food in the freezer, so I'm not worried, I will be fine.

Other than this whole mess, it's pretty much life as usual here.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 14, 2020, 12:43:53 am

I'm glad to hear your parents are okay. I hope they stay out of the stores for a while. It seems likely that germs could spread there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2020, 01:23:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 13, 2020, 10:38:12 pm

This week they started doing "stress tests" of the system,  to make sure the system would work with a large number of employees working from home.

At my work, we're doing that on Tuesday. I hope working at home remains optional. It is seriously inconvenient for me. Till I get the ethernet cord, the power cord, and the mouse tether all plugged in, I've got wires running every which way. Then, of course, there is the whole matter of the laptop screen and keyboard.

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I had wanted to go back to the office today, and get my full-sized keyboard, mouse and extra monitors so I could work from home more effectively.   However, a second email went out saying that we are not allowed to take the extra equipment home.  We are supposed to work on our laptops only.

We had an e-mail yesterday that we can take monitors home (I don't remember what it said about keyboards. Imagine me carrying a 17-inch monitor on the subway--let alone two of them!  :laugh:

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I placed an order for pick up tomorrow, as I do my shopping every two weeks, so we'll see what is in stock and what is not.  LOL   I do have some food in the freezer, so I'm not worried, I will be fine.

I hope you ordered plenty of toilet paper.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 15, 2020, 12:17:02 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 14, 2020, 01:23:42 pm

Till I get the ethernet cord, the power cord, and the mouse tether all plugged in, I've got wires running every which way.

Can you access your condo's wireless service with your computer? If you can do that, you wouldn't need the ethernet cord, right? And you can get a mouse that works with a USB plug and has no tether -- inexpensive and available for order from Best Buy, Amazon, etc. And if the laptop has a good battery you could unplug the power cord except when charging it. And voila! If all three work, no wires.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2020, 03:44:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 15, 2020, 12:17:02 pm

Can you access your condo's wireless service with your computer? If you can do that, you wouldn't need the ethernet cord, right? And you can get a mouse that works with a USB plug and has no tether -- inexpensive and available for order from Best Buy, Amazon, etc. And if the laptop has a good battery you could unplug the power cord except when charging it. And voila! If all three work, no wires.

The building doesn't supply WiFi service. You have to get it on your own. My assumption is that I do not have it because when the tech from Verizon came to install my FiOS, he asked me if I wanted it, and I said No, because the only device I have is my desktop PC, which is not WiFi enabled. Then I was thinking of WiFi in the sense of having a laptop or some other device to use in the bedroom, and I wasn't interested in that. I might think about trying the company laptop without plugging in the ethernet cord just to see what happens.

I have a wireless mouse to use with the laptop that I now keep at my dad's, and I really like it. I have a kind of philosophical objection to spending my money on equipment for my job, but if it turns out that I'll be working at home for any length of time, I may have to bite the bullet and buy a full-size keyboard for my own comfort. It might be that I could go into the office just to get my office keyboard to bring home to use. (We are able to do that; I just meant being allowed to go back in the building to get the keyboard if I decided I need it. I don't want to have to carry it home on public transportation if I don't have to.

It also crossed my mind to see if there is such a thing as a "splitter" of some kind that could be placed in an ethernet port so you could plug two cords into one port. I don't like having to unplug my own PC to plug in the office laptop.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 16, 2020, 01:35:27 am

I through ethernet was dodo technology. I have had wifi through the house since I moved in nearly 10 years ago and had fibre installed to the house (free) about 5 years ago. I cannot remember when I last needed to use an ethernet cord in a hotel when travelling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 16, 2020, 11:18:31 am

I've used ethernet when my wireless was malfunctioning. Never, that I can recall, in a hotel. Though I do remember the days when I traveled without a laptop, and I would have to use the hotel-provided computers ... to visit BetterMost!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2020, 11:37:55 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 16, 2020, 11:18:31 am

Though I do remember the days when I traveled without a laptop, and I would have to use the hotel-provided computers ... to visit BetterMost!  :laugh:

I did that, too! Eleven (gulp) years ago when I made my big cross-country train trip, I remember sitting in the "business center" in my hotel in Seattle checking in.  :laugh:

I remember once using a "business center" to print an airline boarding pass, but I don't remember where that was or when it was.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2020, 11:46:58 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2020, 03:44:28 pm

It also crossed my mind to see if there is such a thing as a "splitter" of some kind that could be placed in an ethernet port so you could plug two cords into one port. I don't like having to unplug my own PC to plug in the office laptop.

Duh. ...

I noticed additional ports on the back of the router. Just a few minutes ago I spoke to someone in IT and confirmed that those ports are for plugging in additional cables, so I should be able to have my PC and the company laptop on the internet at the same time.  ::) The woman in IT even told me that my connection might be better for using the cable than WiFi.

The women in our IT Department always seem so much nicer to work with than the guys. They speak plain English as well as Tech.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2020, 05:54:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe.

NJ is seeing a spike in people infected with Coronavirus/Covid-19, whichever name you choose to use.

March 4   - James Cai, a 32-year-old New York physician assistant with an apartment in Fort Lee, is the first person in New Jersey to be diagnosed with coronavirus.
March 5   - An Englewood woman becomes the second New Jerseyan to test positive for coronavirus.
March 6   - A Camden County man in his 60s becomes the third New Jersey resident with coronavirus.
March 8   - State officials announce New Jersey's fifth and sixth residents to test positive for coronavirus.
March 9   - Gov. Phil Murphy declares a state of emergency after five additional residents are diagnosed with the disease, bringing the statewide total to 11
March 10 - Officials announce New Jersey's first coronavirus victim: John Brennan, a 69-year-old Little Ferry man who died the morning of March 10 at Hackensack University Medical Center.
March 11 - New Jersey has eight new cases, bringing the total to 23, a day after the state's first death from the virus - just one week since the first patient in New Jersey was diagnosed with the disease.
March 12 - Six more corornavirus cases are announced in New Jersey.
March 13 - New Jersey announces 21 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 50.
March 14 - The second coronavirus death in New Jersey, The state reports 19 new cases bringing the total to 69 statewide.
March 15 - The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey shoots up to 98 with 31 new cases added.
March 16 - New Jersey officials announce 80 new coronavirus cases bringing the statewide total to 178. It is the biggest surge yet.

The Governors of New York,  New Jersey, and Connecticut have decided that the Federal Government has not done enough in regards to restrictions, and the three have put their own state restrictions in place.

We're basically under a curfew here now.   The following types of businesses are to be closed indefinitely starting at 8:00 tonight.

Restaurants (no more dine-in options, but will still offer delivery and take-out)
Bars (if they do not serve food)
Casinos
Gyms, fitness centers and classes
Movie theaters
Racetracks
Performing arts centers
Nightclubs
All schools public, private and parochial starting Wednesday, March 18
Colleges and universities starting Wednesday, March 18


I'm working from home for the unforeseeable future.  My parents are off, but being paid, as they are part of the school system.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 16, 2020, 06:40:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2020, 05:54:51 pm

I'm working from home for the unforeseeable future.  My parents are off, but being paid, as they are part of the school system.

I expect that beginning tomorrow I will be working at home indefinitely.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 16, 2020, 10:47:25 pm

In Australia and NZ it is generally advised that school remain open as it would be worse for kids to be running around the streets.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2020, 09:20:42 am

54 cases in Minnesota so far. At first, all were people who'd recently traveled, but now it's starting to spread within communities.

My paper ran an interactive map of the U.S., showing how many cases confirmed, how many died, how many recovered. The death tolls aren't huge compared to the confirmed cases, but what's disturbing is that the number recovered is either 1 or 0 in almost every state, whereas the deaths are far higher. Except, for some reason, California, where there are 544 confirmed, 7 deaths, 6 recoveries.

Hopefully the recovery figures are small because it's still early.

The numbers get smaller as you go inland (except, sorry Lee, for CO). Wyoming has 3, ND 1. That's because people live more spaciously, I assume, though I suppose it's possible that they're just under-reported in those states.

Here's the map if anyone's interested. There's some MN-specific stuff at the top -- the U.S. map is at the bottom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2020, 01:12:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe.

I haven't heard about any new cases in NJ, however, I expect that to change.  Just found out on the news that a Comcast repair man did a number of appointments in my town of Bloomfield, and he recently tested positive with Corona Virus, so now everyone he visited to do maintenance is now exposed.

 ::)

With being stuck at home, and then having lunch and dinner at home, no one has any incentive to go out, so people will not be exercising.  I'm trying to make sure I do some sort of activity each day.  I've been going to the park for walks after work, just to stretch my legs.  I also try (if work allows) to do 30 minutes of mild cardo during the day with Leslie Sansone.

I'm planning on getting a last workout with Leslie at the end of the day, before bed.

If I'm lucky, I'll loose a nice amount of weight while at home, and then when I go back to work, everyone will want to know what happened.  I can either be honest, or be dramatic and tell them I couldn't find food anywhere, and starved.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 18, 2020, 01:28:01 pm

Who's Leslie?  You work out with her before bed?  Have you taken on a roommate?

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2020, 02:13:28 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2020, 01:28:01 pm

Who's Leslie?  You work out with her before bed?  Have you taken on a roommate?

Oh, no roommate here.

"Leslie" is Leslie Sansone.  She's a current day "Jane Fonda"......she has a string of exercise videos that are low impact, but effective.  When I lost all the weight I did a number of years ago, it was using her exercise videos.

Her program is called "Walk Away the Pounds" and she gives a variety of exercises at a variety of tempos, and uses hand weights or elastic bands, and in 15 minutes you've burned the calories you would've burned in a 1 mile walk.  She has 1, 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 Mile Walk videos.

Here is one of her vids.  Watch the first few moments, and then you'll get the idea.  Skip ahead to 6:50 to see the pace increase.  Skip ahead to 11:30 for the band work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 19, 2020, 10:01:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2020, 01:12:18 pm

I can either be honest, or be dramatic and tell them I couldn't find food anywhere, and starved.

I'm planning the same!  :laugh: Maybe not the starved part, but the dramatic transition to svelteness.

I'd never heard of Leslie, but I used to do Kathy Smith videos about 20 years ago. I may try hers again. She uses free weights and is about the right level of challenge for me.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2020, 01:13:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Hope everyone is well.

I received an email from a coworker that yesterday her husband came home from work with two men in hazmat suits.  Apparently someone at his job came down with Covid-19, and now he and his whole family must quarantine.   The rest of the family can have the run of the house, but he is in the basement, isolated from everyone else.

I don't know if this means my office is going to be sanitized or not.

While I know this coworker well, and see her daily, she works way across the office from me, probably over 10x the 6 foot 'social distance' that is recommended, so I'm not concerned about having been exposed.

I've just come back from the post office, I'm sure it's an over-reaction, but I wanted to get my auto insurance and rent checks mailed out early, just in case there are delays with delivery.

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Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2020, 03:48:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is hanging in there and doing ok.

First full week of working from home is down, who knows how many more there will be?  I've heard some projections that people may not go back to work until after June.  I guess all  we can do is wait and see.

I'm doing ok over here.  Able to get online and work, so I still have a schedule, and will still be getting a paycheck.

I'm also using Leslie twice a day to stay active.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 25, 2020, 04:04:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Where are you all at?  C'mon to my blog and show us all you're ok, and show each other some love!!

Day 10 of working from home.  That total doesn't include weekends, as I don't work weekends.  I will admit that I miss the office and my coworkers, but I do NOT miss the commute.  In fact, I'm working out more because I can do it from home while I monitor my computer for emails.

Between messages on Facebook and texts, it seems that about 4 or 5 people I know have tested positive for Corvid-19.  As far as I know, none of them have an pre-existing conditions and are out of the 'range' of danger, so I'm assuming they will be fine.

I haven't be exposed to any of them  since before this whole mess started, so I am ok.   I am watching myself, just to be safe.

Mom, Dad and Chris are all doing well, we spoke on the phone today, and they're all being careful.

My brother, Michael, is a Lt. on the police force, so he is a first responder, so he's out there daily.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 25, 2020, 09:56:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 25, 2020, 04:04:39 pm

Between messages on Facebook and texts, it seems that about 4 or 5 people I know have tested positive for Corvid-19.

 :o

I don't know anybody who has, to my knowledge. If you don't include Amy Klobuchar's husband, who of course I don't know personally.

I haven't seen anybody mention on FB or Twitter having tested positive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 27, 2020, 05:04:12 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 25, 2020, 09:56:14 pm

:o

I don't know anybody who has, to my knowledge. If you don't include Amy Klobuchar's husband, who of course I don't know personally.

I haven't seen anybody mention on FB or Twitter having tested positive.

Same here.

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Where are you all at?  C'mon to my blog and show us all you're ok, and show each other some love!!

There you go:
 :-* one for Chuckie
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*……. for everybody checking in.

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Mom, Dad and Chris are all doing well, we spoke on the phone today, and they're all being careful.

That's good to hear.
My in-laws are both over 80 but apparently not as careful as they should be. They go out for grocery shopping way too often, since this is now their main entertainment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2020, 09:14:13 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 27, 2020, 05:04:12 am

They go out for grocery shopping way too often.

You almost have to do that here, not for entertainment but because you can't depend on what the store will have on any given day. That was the case when I last went: No bread or paper goods, but some eggs and plenty of butter. I didn't check the milk because I don't buy milk in the supermarket. The stock of meat was really low, but there were plenty of cold cuts, hot dogs, and so forth. One day last week I got the last can of tomato soup in the store, but the other day the soups were fairly well stocked. Pasta was a mixed bag, plenty of spaghetti but low on other "shapes" (e.g., rotini). You get the picture.

And the supermarket is the one place I'm around a lot of people. With businesses closed, there are very few people on the streets in my Center City neighborhood.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2020, 01:19:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF to you all.

Hope that you all are keeping your spirits up, and talking with people when you can.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 25, 2020, 09:56:14 pm

:o

I don't know anybody who has, to my knowledge. If you don't include Amy Klobuchar's husband, who of course I don't know personally.

I haven't seen anybody mention on FB or Twitter having tested positive.

I haven't seen any new people I know saying they've tested positive, but I was very surprised to see those messages in text and on FB.   

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 27, 2020, 05:04:12 am

There you go:
 :-* one for Chuckie
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*……. for everybody checking in.

Hiya Chrissi!  Here's some kisses back!   :-* :-*

Quote from: Penthesilea on March 27, 2020, 05:04:12 am

That's good to hear.
My in-laws are both over 80 but apparently not as careful as they should be. They go out for grocery shopping way too often, since this is now their main entertainment.

Thankfully, my parents are only going out to shop when more food is needed.  The grocery stores here seem to be implementing "eldery hours", meaning that for the first 90 minutes of business, you can only come in and shop if you are 65 years old or older.  This ensures that those in need are able to come and get the supplies they need.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2020, 09:14:13 am

You almost have to do that here, not for entertainment but because you can't depend on what the store will have on any given day. That was the case when I last went: No bread or paper goods, but some eggs and plenty of butter. I didn't check the milk because I don't buy milk in the supermarket. The stock of meat was really low, but there were plenty of cold cuts, hot dogs, and so forth. One day last week I got the last can of tomato soup in the store, but the other day the soups were fairly well stocked. Pasta was a mixed bag, plenty of spaghetti but low on other "shapes" (e.g., rotini). You get the picture.

And the supermarket is the one place I'm around a lot of people. With businesses closed, there are very few people on the streets in my Center City neighborhood.

Yeah, some things are still out of stock at stores.  I went to CVS the other day, and on a lark, went passed the cold and flu section, and most of those meds were gone.  I did see that some of the immunity-booster stuff was back in stock, so I picked up two different bottles of that, as the one bottle I had is near empty.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 27, 2020, 02:41:39 pm

I plan to go to the supermarket next Monday. I have not been since the Wednesday before last. However the only things I think will be close to running out of are milk, bread and wine  ;D. I will however stock up to replace things I have used.  While I understand, I am disappointed the Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday (today). I went last Saturday and, as usual, bought eggs, meat, fruit and vegetables, cakes and pies. I was not able to buy spanakopita as the elderly Lebanese lady was not there, I guess for good reason. I think I have one left in the refrigerator. It will be strange to buy those sort of things in the supermarket. The only fruit I buy in the supermarket are bananas and mandarins, occasionally rock melon(cantaloupe to you) and I rarely buy meat there, never eggs or ham.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 04, 2020, 04:20:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 27, 2020, 09:14:13 am

You almost have to do that here, not for entertainment but because you can't depend on what the store will have on any given day.

Yes, it's the same here. The most notorious item being toilet paper, lol.
Still, knowing my in-laws, they will always have some food in a pantry, as do most households. They don't have to go hungry just because they're out of eggs, for example. If they're out of eggs, they can decide to be flexible and cook meals that don't require eggs for a couple of days, until it's time for another grocery trip anyway. Or they can decide to run an extra errand, just for this one item. And that's what they do. They go out grocery shopping more often now than they do normally.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 04, 2020, 04:56:59 am

Apparently the big shortage now here is flour as people are home baking. I have never baked anything in my life so no problem for me.  I stewed and froze some rhubarb from my garden yesterday, that is testing my culinary abilities.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 04, 2020, 09:34:27 am

Quote from: brian on April 04, 2020, 04:56:59 am

I stewed and froze some rhubarb from my garden yesterday, that is testing my culinary abilities.

I once had rhubarb in my garden and used to make strawberry rhubarb pie and these fantastic rhubarb bars that everybody loved.

But I'm not the one buying up all the flour. I don't bake anymore, mainly because I don't want to eat a bunch of cookies or rhubarb bars or whatever the thing would be.

Every Christmas, I think about, but don't get around to, making these delightful cheese straws I used to make. They're unlike most cheese straws -- for one thing, they're not straw-shaped -- and I've misplaced the recipe I had for them (so old it was typed on a dot-matrix printer). They were like shortbread, except for instead of sweet their flavor was spicy cheddar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 04, 2020, 11:30:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well, or as well as can be expected.

I've been doing small chores during the week while I work, so today I decided to do a full "Spring Cleaning".

I moved all the furniture and dusted and vacuumed behind it, I took the curtains off the windows, I took down the blinds and soaked them in the tub to get the dust off them, and I took all the (insert the word of your choosing) collectibles, knickknacks, tchotchkes off the shelves, cleaned them off, and dusted the shelves.  While I had the curtains and blinds down, I cleaned the inside and outside of the windows.

I ended up giving a total cleaning to the bedroom and living room, and some cleaning to the kitchen.

At one point we also went to my niece's home, and practiced social distancing.  LOL   Shana's son, (my grand nephew, Trenton) had a school fundraiser a while ago, and we (mom & I) bought some of the Gertrude Hawke chocolates they were selling.  They were sent to Shana's home.

Since we won't be seeing them for Easter, we took all the stuff we had planned to give Trenton for Easter to their home today.  We dropped it off on the porch, texted Shana, and she and Trenton came down to pick it up, and to give us our candy.   Of course, we stayed the six-feet away, so there were no hugs or kisses.  That's ok, it was good just to see them.

By the time we got home, Shana had already posted pics of Trenton opening his goodies, so we were able to see them on Facebook.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 05, 2020, 10:22:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2020, 11:30:18 pm

At one point we also went to my niece's home, and practiced social distancing.  LOL   Shana's son, (my grand nephew, Trenton) had a school fundraiser a while ago, and we (mom & I) bought some of the Gertrude Hawke chocolates they were selling.  They were sent to Shana's home.

Since we won't be seeing them for Easter, we took all the stuff we had planned to give Trenton for Easter to their home today.  We dropped it off on the porch, texted Shana, and she and Trenton came down to pick it up, and to give us our candy.   Of course, we stayed the six-feet away, so there were no hugs or kisses.  That's ok, it was good just to see them.

By the time we got home, Shana had already posted pics of Trenton opening his goodies, so we were able to see them on Facebook.

That is lovely, you found a good way to do this. :)
I will sure miss our extended families this Easter. :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2020, 10:39:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2020, 11:30:18 pm

I've been doing small chores during the week while I work, so today I decided to do a full "Spring Cleaning".

I moved all the furniture and dusted and vacuumed behind it, I took the curtains off the windows, I took down the blinds and soaked them in the tub to get the dust off them, and I took all the (insert the word of your choosing) collectibles, knickknacks, tchotchkes off the shelves, cleaned them off, and dusted the shelves.  While I had the curtains and blinds down, I cleaned the inside and outside of the windows.

I ended up giving a total cleaning to the bedroom and living room, and some cleaning to the kitchen.

You would make somebody an awfully good housewife. Or at least housekeeper.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2020, 12:02:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 04, 2020, 11:30:18 pm

I moved all the furniture and dusted and vacuumed behind it, I took the curtains off the windows, I took down the blinds and soaked them in the tub to get the dust off them, and I took all the (insert the word of your choosing) collectibles, knickknacks, tchotchkes off the shelves, cleaned them off, and dusted the shelves.  While I had the curtains and blinds down, I cleaned the inside and outside of the windows.

I ended up giving a total cleaning to the bedroom and living room, and some cleaning to the kitchen.

Wow, very thorough and impressive! I'm going to go through some kitchen drawers and cupboards today, throw out unneeded stuff and clean out the mouse poop.  :-X

Even more excitingly, I got a new vacuum! It replaces the klunky old semi-effective Dyson. It's light, thin, agile, cordless and has really good suction. Easy to store neatly, has two attachments. I have a dog and spring is shedding season, so I really need it. Most of my floors are wood, but this works equally well on any surface.

I already had a handheld one, which is pretty effective for small areas. But the Dyson upright has never been very good. I've had to take it into a vacuum repair shop a few times, during which time it switched owners, and both of them have chastised me for having a Dyson. Of course their shop sells vacuums with four-figure prices, which I would never buy. But they say Dysons are bad compared to similarly priced brands (my new one is a Shark). People think Dysons are good. Apparently they just have really effective commercials.

Partly because of Dyson's British accent. Americans think that signifies integrity of some kind. I have a former editor from England, and I've told him that when applying for jobs I'd use him as a reference because then I'd get the job for sure.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 05, 2020, 04:31:57 pm

Well done on the spring cleaning, Chuck! Very thorough!

Now that you're done with yours, what about hopping over here to do mine as well?
My place could sure need it!
I'll pay you in pearls!!!!

That's an offer I know you can't resist!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 05, 2020, 05:09:00 pm

I've cleaned out three drawers and two cabinets so far. Taken everything out, discarded what's not useful, the rest wiping with a hot soapy cloth and/or a spray of bleach water. I use these drawers so rarely (but they have stuff that's important when needed -- flashlights, a book with home repair cards, receipts for repairs, etc.) that I'm not really afraid of coronavirus but I'm also spraying bleach water into places with more mouse evidence. I had an exterminator out a couple of months ago but have not worked up the courage to look in those drawers  :-X

Getting it all edited and neatly boxed so that when I move I can just grab whole boxes instead of assorted little items.

Bleach water comes in really handy as a sanitizer. It's a quarter cup of Chlorox to a gallon of water. It's great for things like counters and even, potentially, food or food packages. Lightly spray it, let it dry. Done. You wouldn't want to drink bleach, but once it dries -- at least in a weak concentration like that -- it won't poison you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2020, 08:07:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is doing well, or as well as can be expected.


Work has been a little busier lately, as we are working with the CARES act for businesses.  We'll be processing applications for this, and we have a training class on Friday for it.

The family is still doing well, and I am as well.  Limiting my time outside, and doing what I can to stay active.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2020, 08:16:42 pm

Hi brian, I watched a presentation about an astronomy trip to Australia and New Zealand during the holidays. The astronomer had 2 nights in Alice Springs and 3 nights in New Zealand planned, but because of clouds and smoke from the fires, he only got three photos of the stars and Magellanic clouds!

Chuck and everyone, glad you and your families are all safe and well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 07, 2020, 08:28:28 pm

Quote from: brian on April 04, 2020, 04:56:59 am

Apparently the big shortage now here is flour as people are home baking. I have never baked anything in my life so no problem for me.  I stewed and froze some rhubarb from my garden yesterday, that is testing my culinary abilities.

Interesting.  I haven't heard of that being an issue here, but it could be because I'm not looking for it.  Fortunately, most of the stuff I've needed to get, I've been able to buy it.

Quote from: Penthesilea on April 05, 2020, 10:22:25 am

That is lovely, you found a good way to do this. :)
I will sure miss our extended families this Easter. :-\

Yeah, I will miss seeing extended family at the holiday, perhaps someone will do a reunion of some sort after the isolation is over.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 05, 2020, 10:39:35 am

You would make somebody an awfully good housewife. Or at least housekeeper.

LOL!  Actually, I most likely wouldn't.  I tend to clean in bursts.  Meaning I do the usual stuff to keep the place looking neat, but I wait until I get a burst to do other things like scrub the bathroom or clean the oven.  The reason I did that spring cleaning that weekend is because I the urge to do it, so I went with it.

Quote from: Sason on April 05, 2020, 04:31:57 pm

Well done on the spring cleaning, Chuck! Very thorough!

Now that you're done with yours, what about hopping over here to do mine as well?  My place could sure need it!   I'll pay you in pearls!!!!  That's an offer I know you can't resist!

Oh, I'm sorry, but the urge has passed, so you missed it.  And since flying is out of the question now, you're even more out of luck.  :laugh:

Quote from: serious crayons on April 05, 2020, 05:09:00 pm

I've cleaned out three drawers and two cabinets so far. Taken everything out, discarded what's not useful, the rest wiping with a hot soapy cloth and/or a spray of bleach water. I use these drawers so rarely (but they have stuff that's important when needed -- flashlights, a book with home repair cards, receipts for repairs, etc.) that I'm not really afraid of coronavirus but I'm also spraying bleach water into places with more mouse evidence. I had an exterminator out a couple of months ago but have not worked up the courage to look in those drawers  :-X

Getting it all edited and neatly boxed so that when I move I can just grab whole boxes instead of assorted little items.

Bleach water comes in really handy as a sanitizer. It's a quarter cup of Chlorox to a gallon of water. It's great for things like counters and even, potentially, food or food packages. Lightly spray it, let it dry. Done. You wouldn't want to drink bleach, but once it dries -- at least in a weak concentration like that -- it won't poison you.

I did a drawer thing as well.  One of my drawers was getting very full, and when I went through it, it was all my taxes for the past 7 years, my birth certificate, insurance paperwork, car paperwork, and stuff like that.   I found a storage box sitting in my closet, unused.   It looks like this.

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I put all the paperwork in here and stored it away, and now the drawer is neat, and I know where to find all my paperwork.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 07, 2020, 08:16:42 pm

Chuck and everyone, glad you and your families are all safe and well.

Thanks Lee!!!  How is everyone on your end?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2020, 09:36:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 07, 2020, 08:28:28 pm

I did a drawer thing as well.  One of my drawers was getting very full, and when I went through it, it was all my taxes for the past 7 years, my birth certificate, insurance paperwork, car paperwork, and stuff like that.   I found a storage box sitting in my closet, unused.   It looks like this.

(https://www.theofficedealer.com/mm5/graphics/product_images/800/Pendaflex-41747-Portable-File-Box_540x540.jpg)


I put all the paperwork in here and stored it away, and now the drawer is neat, and I know where to find all my paperwork.

What is this box made of? It looks like plastic. I suggest considering getting something fireproof for important documents like your birth certificate, car title, insurance documents, and so forth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 08, 2020, 09:35:41 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2020, 09:36:37 pm

What is this box made of? It looks like plastic. I suggest considering getting something fireproof for important documents like your birth certificate, car title, insurance documents, and so forth.

I have a metal one with birth certificates and a few other things. Car title is pretty easy to get a copy of -- you can walk into AAA (when there's not a pandemic), for instance, and walk out with one a few minutes later. Insurance documents I can also get pretty easily from the company's website.

I have ordered birth certificates, however, and they're more of a hassle. My passport is also expired, which is even more trouble to renew. I'm going to have to start collecting stuff like that in order to get my "real" ID by October, when it will be required to board a plane. Assuming anyone is flying by then and the airlines are still in business.

Chuck, do you get a discount on a safety deposit box? I've also used those for stuff like that.



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2020, 01:30:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Easter weekend is here.  ;D

Another week down in isolation.  As of yesterday it's been 22 days working from home (business days).  If you include weekends, tomorrow will be a full month of pretty much staying indoors, only going out when necessary.

I'll be going over to mom and dad's place tomorrow for Easter.  They've decided to support a local restaurant and we'll all be ordering Easter lunch from them.  I told my parents that I would bring dessert, and when I was at the grocery store last night, I got a 'variety cake' from the bakery section.   Of course, it's not as nice as a proper bakery's cake, but it will give everyone a choice to have a favorite, or try two or three different flavors, as long as the pieces are cut smaller.

This cake has Chocolate Fudge cake, Red Velvet cake, Carrot cake, and Caramel cake.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2020, 02:06:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 07, 2020, 09:36:37 pm

What is this box made of? It looks like plastic. I suggest considering getting something fireproof for important documents like your birth certificate, car title, insurance documents, and so forth.

I do want a fireproof one,  but I won't be getting that until  this pandemic is over and can go shopping.  Yes it is plastic,and it's temporary.  The main issue was that I didn't have everything centrally located, and in the event of an emergency, I didn't have a way to get to it all.  Now, everything is in this container, and when I'm home I keep my wallet near it.  If something were to happen, I would be able to grab it all in a matter of seconds, along with the wallet, and get out.

Quote from: serious crayons on April 08, 2020, 09:35:41 am

I have a metal one with birth certificates and a few other things. Car title is pretty easy to get a copy of -- you can walk into AAA (when there's not a pandemic), for instance, and walk out with one a few minutes later. Insurance documents I can also get pretty easily from the company's website.

I have ordered birth certificates, however, and they're more of a hassle. My passport is also expired, which is even more trouble to renew. I'm going to have to start collecting stuff like that in order to get my "real" ID by October, when it will be required to board a plane. Assuming anyone is flying by then and the airlines are still in business.

Chuck, do you get a discount on a safety deposit box? I've also used those for stuff like that.

I'm sure I could have a discount on a SDB, but I'd rather have them here where I can get to them quickly if needed.  My birth certificate is a pain get a copy of.  LOL  I don't recall the specifics, but apparently there were issues with birth certificates that were issued for a set time span.  I don't know if they were generated incorrectly, or files were destroyed, but I had to go to Trenton in person, and prove who I was in order to get certified copies of my birth certificate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2020, 02:53:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2020, 02:06:49 pm

I'm sure I could have a discount on a SDB, but I'd rather have them here where I can get to them quickly if needed.  My birth certificate is a pain get a copy of.  LOL  I don't recall the specifics, but apparently there were issues with birth certificates that were issued for a set time span.  I don't know if they were generated incorrectly, or files were destroyed, but I had to go to Trenton in person, and prove who I was in order to get certified copies of my birth certificate.

I just found out what had happened with the birth certificate issue.

I was born in 1969 in Hudson country, NJ.

In 2005, there was a scandal when it was discovered that someone was issuing fake birth certificates to illegal immigrants out of that office.  Thousands of birth certificates were confiscated, and people were arrested.

Ordinarily, this wouldn't have affected me, however, it was the same year that Brokeback Mountain was released.  The gatherings were starting to happen, and I needed to get a passport.  For this, I had to get a copy of my birth certificate, and because of that issue earlier that year, I had to go to Trenton and prove who I was so I could get certified copies of the document.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 11, 2020, 03:09:31 pm

When I first applied for a passport in 1973 you only needed a simple version birth certificate with date and place of birth and parents names. I went to Asia and Europe in 1974 then back to Europe in 1976/77. I had been to NZ 3 times but in those days you did not need a passport to travel between Australia and NZ. I renewed my passport in 1978 and went back to Europe and to the USA in 1980.
I let my passport lapse as I did not travel again until 1997 when I wanted to go to conferences in San Francisco and Vancouver. Now I needed a full birth certificate with many more details and, when I collected it, I was surprised to discover I was the 3rd child. I rang my sister and said "I know about you but who is this other person?"  She told me we had a an elder sister 'Susan' born in 1930 who only lived 4 days. Apparently it was all hushed up, it may have been less than 9 months after my parents were married, she may have been premature.
I never spoke to my mother about her. She was buried in a grave that was also used for my grandfather many years later. There was no headstone but after Mum died we used some of the inheritance to install a headstone with both their names and some details on it.
Now I have two passports - Australia and New Zealand. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 12, 2020, 11:24:25 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2020, 01:30:40 pm

This cake has Chocolate Fudge cake, Red Velvet cake, Carrot cake, and Caramel cake.

That is so cool! I've never seen that concept here -- hope it catches on soon.

I only get cakes maybe a couple of times a year for birthdays. But if I were going to get one, that is exactly what I'd get.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2020, 10:28:01 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I've been super busy lately.  As you know,  there was an act passed called 'CARES' for small businesses to apply for loans to make their payrolls.

Many banks were going to set up an online application process, for owners of small businesses to go to, and apply for the loans.

We were doing the applications manually, and it meant a lot of overtime for employees who were able to process these loans.  I was one of those employees.

I was on a training session for 4 hours on Easter Sunday.  Then I ended up working until 10:00 or 11:00 on Monday - Wednesday.  We succeeded on getting a good number of these applications processed.

Tonight others are being trained, and I took tonight off as a regular hours night.

Phew!

I'm not complaining, I'm just tired.  There are people who aren't getting paid at all, or working with the public daily.  I'm able to isolate in my apartment, and work from home my usual shift and get overtime.  I'm very fortunate right now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 17, 2020, 09:59:53 am

Speaking of which, do you happen to know anything about those $1,200 checks? One of my sons got his. My other son and I have not received ours, last I checked. Should we worry, or will they be gradually coming out over the next few days (for those of us who filed taxes electronically)?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 17, 2020, 10:28:13 am

They've been delayed because Cheeto45 wants his name on the memo line.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2020, 11:43:06 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 17, 2020, 09:59:53 am

Speaking of which, do you happen to know anything about those $1,200 checks? One of my sons got his. My other son and I have not received ours, last I checked. Should we worry, or will they be gradually coming out over the next few days (for those of us who filed taxes electronically)?

You don't have direct deposit?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 17, 2020, 03:37:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2020, 11:43:06 am

You don't have direct deposit?

Oh, no, I do. Good point, I guess they're not technically "checks" if they're directly deposited. I meant the $ hadn't hit my account yet, last time I looked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2020, 03:56:22 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 17, 2020, 03:37:38 pm

Oh, no, I do. Good point, I guess they're not technically "checks" if they're directly deposited. I meant the $ hadn't hit my account yet, last time I looked.

I guess news reports call then "checks" regardless of whether you get a paper check or a direct deposit. I haven't checked my account, either.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 17, 2020, 04:37:26 pm

Actually people would look at you here if you said 'cheque". Both Australia and NZ were going to get rid of them a year or so ago but there were complaints from some places, mainly the very old. One of the NZ banks stopped taking cheques a few months ago. I write about 2 or 3 a year to the U3A course I belong for $10 each course. I mentioned about Trump name on cheque to my sister (85 yo) yesterday and she said 'cheque?'.  Our governments would not pay anyone by cheque anymore. I was not sure if my bank was open during lockdown as my 2 trips to the supermarket have not taken me past the banks. I just received an email from one bank I use for term deposits but not regular expenditure telling me that they are open on Wednesday afternoons only but they want us to use internet or phone, which I do anyway. I only go to the ATM, never enter the bank, but have not used any cash since lockdown began 23 days ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 18, 2020, 10:36:50 am

We just say check for old time's sake. I write 2-3 actual paper checks a year to regular people who do work on my house and things like that, for example my handyman. And we say we get a paycheck even if it's deposited directly.

I go into the bank now and then to deposit a paper check I might receive as a gift or something. I have a paper check in my purse that's been there for months -- a refund from something or other -- and haven't gotten around to depositing.

But most of what I pay or receive is done electronically.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2020, 02:53:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing?  Another week is just about done, and we'll be moving on to the start of a new one in isolation.

I think, personality-wise, that I'm split down the middle between introvert and extrovert.  Make no mistake, I definitely enjoy getting together and meeting with friends.  However, I am perfectly fine in my apartment, and relaxing and keeping to myself.

After a busy week with 15 hours overtime, I opted to skip optional overtime this weekend.  I'm relaxing for now, because I know it will be busy this week as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 18, 2020, 03:08:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 17, 2020, 09:59:53 am

Speaking of which, do you happen to know anything about those $1,200 checks? One of my sons got his. My other son and I have not received ours, last I checked. Should we worry, or will they be gradually coming out over the next few days (for those of us who filed taxes electronically)?

They seem to be doing it rather haphazardly.  My parents got their stimulus funds, I have not.  I don't think my brother Chris has yet either.

Quote from: southendmd on April 17, 2020, 10:28:13 am

They've been delayed because Cheeto45 wants his name on the memo line.

Isn't that the stupidest thing you've ever heard?  I hope people deface the checks and then deposit them.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2020, 11:43:06 am

You don't have direct deposit?

Quote from: serious crayons on April 17, 2020, 03:37:38 pm

Oh, no, I do. Good point, I guess they're not technically "checks" if they're directly deposited. I meant the $ hadn't hit my account yet, last time I looked.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2020, 03:56:22 pm

I guess news reports call then "checks" regardless of whether you get a paper check or a direct deposit. I haven't checked my account, either.

When  I checked my account this morning, there was nothing there yet.  I believe there is a website you can check to see where your funds are.   Yeah, everyone seems to call them 'checks' but I would be getting a direct deposit too.

Quote from: brian on April 17, 2020, 04:37:26 pm

Actually people would look at you here if you said 'cheque". Both Australia and NZ were going to get rid of them a year or so ago but there were complaints from some places, mainly the very old. One of the NZ banks stopped taking cheques a few months ago. I write about 2 or 3 a year to the U3A course I belong for $10 each course. I mentioned about Trump name on cheque to my sister (85 yo) yesterday and she said 'cheque?'.  Our governments would not pay anyone by cheque anymore. I was not sure if my bank was open during lockdown as my 2 trips to the supermarket have not taken me past the banks. I just received an email from one bank I use for term deposits but not regular expenditure telling me that they are open on Wednesday afternoons only but they want us to use internet or phone, which I do anyway. I only go to the ATM, never enter the bank, but have not used any cash since lockdown began 23 days ago.

Here in the US checks are still pretty common,  but their use has definitely declined.  I still write a few out on a regular basis.  The rent and car loan are paid monthly.  The life insurance is paid quarterly, and  the car insurance and renter's insurance is paid annually.

As for the banks being open, here in the US the banks are considered 'essential' so they are open, but the branches seem to be on a new, restricted schedule, less hours of availability.

Quote from: serious crayons on April 18, 2020, 10:36:50 am

We just say check for old time's sake. I write 2-3 actual paper checks a year to regular people who do work on my house and things like that, for example my handyman. And we say we get a paycheck even if it's deposited directly.

I go into the bank now and then to deposit a paper check I might receive as a gift or something. I have a paper check in my purse that's been there for months -- a refund from something or other -- and haven't gotten around to depositing.

But most of what I pay or receive is done electronically.

Most of my monthly payments are done electronically too.  The utilities, phone, and cable are all done online.  I'm not sure my property management company has that capability, so I have to send them a check.  Then, when I needed new checks, I found a design I liked, and then ordered too many.

:laugh:

I decided if I have them, I may as well use them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 18, 2020, 04:55:54 pm

A few years ago the bank made a mistake and sent me 2 cheque books (25 each) so that will last my lifetime.  ;D
The trouble with sending a cheque is a stamp costs over $1. The minimum time for a letter to arrive is 3 days. All our mail, even to the next suburb is sent to Christchurch 300km north for sorting then back again. We have 3 deliveries per week. There was a big stink a month ago because it was discovered that 2 of the mail boxes in the city centre had not been cleared for 2 months. I was affected in 2 ways. I did not get my subscription tickets from the Dunedin Symphony, they rang and offered to send them again but I picked them up at their office. Of course they are now cancelled. They are asking NZ Post for compensation as they had to reprint all the tickets.
Then a friend in Australia told me her birthday card arrived 2 months late and I remembered I especially took her address with me, bought the card, wrote on it in the coffee shop and posted from one of those boxes.
My birthday card from my sister in Australia arrived 2 days late although she posted it 2 weeks before. I think NZ Post would like to restrict their services to parcels only.
My brother-in-law's birthday was on April 11. He had to be content with an online card this year. I might have been able to get a card in the supermarket but not much choice, card shops and post offices are closed. My sister's birthday is May 14, not sure what will happen by then. We do not buy presents in our family.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2020, 09:36:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 18, 2020, 03:08:03 pm

As for the banks being open, here in the US the banks are considered 'essential' so they are open, but the branches seem to be on a new, restricted schedule, less hours of availability.

This I don't get. The main Wells Fargo branch is closed, but other branches are open, though on restricted schedules. I'm beginning to get a little concerned if I'm going to be able to cash from an ATM this week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 18, 2020, 10:06:03 pm

The banks are an essential service but I just looked up my bank and found
'During the Level 4 lockdown, we are endeavouring to open some branches from 10am to 1pm on Wednesdays to meet the essential transactional banking needs of customers who are unable to use alternative options.

We will be controlling access to these branches to ensure appropriate social distancing.

Essential services include:
Adding PINs to cards
Online banking registration
Cash deposits & withdrawals
Elderly and vulnerable customer support"

ATMs will be serviced as normal. I have not spent any cash since the lockdown started, mainly only do so at the Farmers Market and in cafes which are all closed. Actually I know a number of people, even my age, who no longer use cash at all. The only places open are supermarkets, pharmacies, service stations and medical centres and I use my card at all of those. I am not using the buses at the moment but they are free to everyone, not just superannuants like me, now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2020, 04:22:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well today.

:)

Happy Hump Day!   Friday for me is pay day, and I'll see how much bigger the check is with overtime.   I've yet to receive my stimulus payment, but I'm not in a position where I need it.  Thankfully, my parents got theirs, so I'm happy for that.

Friday I will have to venture out for groceries after the work day is over, and I may go to Omaha Steaks on Sunday to pick up some other items.

It's finally starting to feel warmer today, it was only in the upper 40s today, and the average for this area for this time of year is 61.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2020, 04:33:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 18, 2020, 09:36:54 pm

This I don't get. The main Wells Fargo branch is closed, but other branches are open, though on restricted schedules. I'm beginning to get a little concerned if I'm going to be able to cash from an ATM this week.

The main branch was open today. Hours are restricted, and if you want to see a banker you need an appointment, but I was able to enter and use an indoor ATM.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 23, 2020, 11:51:48 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2020, 04:33:51 pm

The main branch was open today. Hours are restricted, and if you want to see a banker you need an appointment, but I was able to enter and use an indoor ATM.

Pressed the buttons with your elbows and/or gloves, i hope!  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 23, 2020, 12:26:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 23, 2020, 11:51:48 am

Pressed the buttons with your elbows and/or gloves, i hope!  :-\

No, but when I got home I washed my hands with hand soap and hot water while I sang "Happy Birthday" twice.  ;D  Then I used hand sanitizer.

I thought about it, though.

I'm getting pretty good at pushing elevator buttons with my elbow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2020, 04:24:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well today.

:)


Each year I do a "Lenten sacrifice" even though I really don't practice the Catholic religion anymore.  However, instead of giving something up, I do something extra that helps others in need.  This year I decided that I would be doing extra grocery shopping for Lent, and making donations to the local animal shelter.

Each payday I would buy stuff for pets (food, toys, litter) and put it aside, and then I would give the shelter everything the day after Easter.

I held off on that until today, because I was going shopping last night.  Since Lent started, the pandemic hit, and there was panic shopping, so I was certain that the shelter would not only need stuff for the animals, but for the volunteers working there.   I'm glad I held off, because last night I was able to snag extra toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags for the shelter.

I was just able to drop them off.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2020, 04:27:26 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2020, 04:33:51 pm

The main branch was open today. Hours are restricted, and if you want to see a banker you need an appointment, but I was able to enter and use an indoor ATM.

Quote from: serious crayons on April 23, 2020, 11:51:48 am

Pressed the buttons with your elbows and/or gloves, i hope!  :-\

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 23, 2020, 12:26:07 pm

No, but when I got home I washed my hands with hand soap and hot water while I sang "Happy Birthday" twice.  ;D  Then I used hand sanitizer.

I thought about it, though.

I'm getting pretty good at pushing elevator buttons with my elbow.

I do that too, Jeff.  If I have to go out and into a store, when I get home I wash my hands for 20 seconds, and then rinse off, and then suds up again and wash my face just for good measure.  Then, I use rubbing alcohol on my hands and face.

Regarding the bank, the bank my dad uses had the lobby closed, but their drive-up was accepting transactions.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 26, 2020, 11:36:08 am

Yesterday I covered a protest by people who want the governor to end the shutdown and open up the economy totally. They were all clustered in front of the governor's office, waving signs and flags, yelling into bullhorns, driving past honking, calling the governor a communist, a coward, a dictator.

Hardly any were wearing masks. Many stood within inches of each other.

For the most part I was able to talk to people from what seemed a healthy distance, although a couple had a way of edging forward while I backed up. But at one point I suddenly found myself surrounded by people, some just a foot or two away. I held my notebook over my face and escaped.

The photographer was wearing a mask -- one of the fancy effective kinds. All the photographers wear them because they can't do their job by phone, so they have to go out and interact with people.

I have a flimsy uncomfortable DIY scarf mask and had it in my bag but didn't wear it. It was hard enough getting people to talk to me as it was -- I've never had so many people at an event like that refuse to talk to me. Several said "I don't want my words twisted."

Almost everybody had hand-made signs. A woman who stood across the street from me for a while held one saying "Practice Media distancing." I kept a busy two-lane street between us.  :laugh:

Your Lent project is really nice!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 26, 2020, 05:04:44 pm

I admire you for covering the protest. I would have lost my temper. 
However in NZ they would have been arrested although probably only the leaders would have been charged, the rest just warned. There is a video on our news of the police waiting in Tauranga for a surfer to come ashore. It does not show what happened, probably just warned.  From tomorrow surfing is allowed but only at your local beach.
Surveys show over 80% are in favour of the lockdown. Two men took the Prime Minister to court about unlawful detention but they lost. At least they did it in a legal way. The judge said it was not detention as they could still go to the supermarket, exercise outdoors, and use the internet. However even if they could be considered detained, the government has the right to do so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 27, 2020, 07:01:04 am

I also like the idea of doing/giving something extra at lent instead of giving something up. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 27, 2020, 11:27:38 am

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I admire you for covering the protest. I would have lost my temper.

Reporters, though nobody believes this, actually are trained to approach stories with as much neutrality as possible, and write accordingly. If there's anything reporters do wrong, it's working so hard to be neutral they report Trump's ravings as if he were a regular president.

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However in NZ they would have been arrested although probably only the leaders would have been charged, the rest just warned.

Come to think of it, that's a good question about here. People gathering too closely under more normal conditions -- in a city park, for example -- have been issued tickets. And at the protest there were police officers at the corner of the block, wearing masks and watching over the proceedings. They could have ticketed probably dozens of people (people on the edges of the crowd did appear to be practicing some social distancing).

But they probably figured if people are idiotic enough to do that, it's not worth the risk of turning a mildly rowdy protest into a dangerous melee. Especially when some of the protesters are carrying guns around.

So they let be, let be.

However, I stopped to chat with the cops for a few minutes and really wish now that I'd thought to ask about that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2020, 01:41:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Another week in isolation is underway.   I hope that everyone is doing as well as they can.

Keeping busy with work, and doing my workouts when I can.

Other than that, it's 'business as usual', for what passes for usual now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2020, 01:08:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.

Had a nice weekend this past weekend.  Some of the parks and golf courses in the area had their restrictions lifted, and people could go into the parks, as long as they had the required face covering/mask.

On a whim I drove through the park, and there were a lot of people there.  There were numerous ones there not wearing masks or any kind of coverings.

::)

I opted to just drive around a bit in my vehicle, with the windows down and the radio up.

;D

My friends' neighborhood had a 'social distancing bbq' on Saturday.  Everyone went out on their decks and had a BBQ at the same time, 4:00 in the afternoon.  I drove by thinking I may be able to stand at the curb and say "hello" to them all, but they were in their backyards, not on their front porches, so I couldn't see  them, and they couldn't see me.

I got a text message later on from one of my friends, saying that the SDBBQ went well, everyone had a good time and they plan on doing it again soon.

Work has been keeping me busy, and I have had 3 conference calls today, with one more to go this afternoon.

Saw mom and dad on Sunday, they are both doing well, and staying healthy.

How are things with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2020, 02:45:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.

I've been busy this week, I have a client that is having a loan closing today, so I'm working with a lot of moving pieces at the moment, to make sure everything gets sent to where it needs to, and is done by end of day.  I'm peeking in now, as I have a quick minute to myself.  I've submitted everything I need to, and now I wait for the confirmations.

Mother's Day is Sunday.  I'll be at mom and dad's place to have a meal with them.  I'm sure it will be ordered from somewhere.

I don't have any major plans this weekend, but who does now? 

I do plan on going out a bit tonight, I need to get something for mom for her special day.  After that, I should be home to stay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 09, 2020, 09:47:55 am

Nice! What did you get your mom?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 17, 2020, 12:38:27 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.

I'm sorry for being away so long!  I thought I had been here before today!

Oops!

Mother's Day was nice!  Always good to spend time with family.

Quote from: serious crayons on May 09, 2020, 09:47:55 am

Nice! What did you get your mom?

Just some candy, nothing fancy.   Today (looks at clock)....well, yesterday now, was mom's birthday, and I got her some different candy for her, and I'll be giving it to her today when I see her.

We (my brothers and I) generally no longer give my parents stuff during the year.  Mom and Dad are contemplating a move to a smaller place in an active senior facility.  Because of this, they've asked us to no longer give them gifts,  they only become more stuff they have to either pack up or sell.   What we do now, is we save up all the money we would've spent on then for various holidays (birthdays, mother's day, father's day, anniversary) and then give it to them in one lump sum on Christmas.  Then, between the three sons, they have a nice chunk of cash that they use any way they want, usually on a few weekend trips away to the Jersey Shore or a casino, the money will take care of their hotel stay, all their meals and drinks, and their 'fun' money.

Mom likes Root Beer Barrels (blech) so I wanted to get her some of them.  Unfortunately, they didn't have any.  I got her a bag of "Hostess Mix" candy.

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I also got her a bag of black licorice and a bag of red licorice, both labeled as "Australian Licorice".   I've never had licorice from Australia, so I'm not sure if this is really how Australian licorice is, or if they just call it that to make it stand out on the shelves.  LOL

Our licorice looks like this, long thin ropes.

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Australian licorice is shorter, and thicker, maybe the width of four of our ropes, but only about 3 or 4 inches long.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 17, 2020, 01:48:19 am

It must be more than 50 years since I ate any licorice so I have no idea if it is different in Australia. Except it was always black in my memory.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 17, 2020, 11:13:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 17, 2020, 12:38:27 am

What we do now, is we save up all the money we would've spent on then for various holidays (birthdays, mother's day, father's day, anniversary) and then give it to them in one lump sum on Christmas.  Then, between the three sons, they have a nice chunk of cash that they use any way they want, usually on a few weekend trips away to the Jersey Shore or a casino, the money will take care of their hotel stay, all their meals and drinks, and their 'fun' money.

That sounds both smart and generous. At this point I prefer to give and receive gifts of experiences or consumable products. I am gradually downsizing as well, so sometimes I give tsotchkes that no longer spark joy for me but are still nice enough that someone else might enjoy them. For example, some years ago a friend gave me a little ceramic inkwell with the word "Write" on it in calligraphy. I had it for years and liked it -- had it near my desk in my office (just for decor, not use). But I felt I could let it go when a friend graduated with an MFA in creative writing. Itt old her it used to belong to Emily Dickinson but she said the bar code on the bottom would indicate otherwise. When giving gifts, I like to give something that's convenient but more imaginative than the bottle of wine that is standard among many of my friends.

Re licorice: I'd never heard of Australian, but cutting it into smaller slices is smart. I don't love stretching and biting off a piece of Twizzler. Either way, the only kind I like is red.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on May 17, 2020, 04:39:03 pm

Way back in 1967, I was in the 2nd year of teaching and had just gone on a school trip to New Zealand and fallen in love with the country. My parents had put me through university. They paid my fees the first year as well as kept me. In later years I was able to work for 3 months in a well paying job so paid my fees the 2nd year and got  a scholarship the 3rd and 4th years but they still fed me and, of course, Mum cooked and washed etc.
Anyway, I wanted them to see NZ so on Mothers Day (May) I gave them a card  telling them I had paid for flights and tours in December and that would cover both their birthdays, Fathers Day (September) and Christmas. It was my Fathers only ever flight and trip overseas as he died in 1974. Mum did take some trips with my sister, mainly Asia and Pacific but once to Europe as she lived until 2006.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2020, 08:04:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.

We had an email communication at work, basically saying that they have no real plan yet for use to return to the office, and for now it's still WFH.   I've been working on some special projects and now I have to compile some reports, and I couldn't do them on my laptop, so I made a decision today.

I went to my office today, after hours.  I arrived there at 5:30, put on my mask, and went inside.  No one was there, so I packed up my full-sized keyboard, my two monitors, and my mouse, and took them home with me.   Initially we were told not to do this, so I left my stuff there, but it is too difficult and too slow going using just the laptop keyboard and screen.

Hopefully, now I'll be able to process stuff more quickly.

Nothing going on for Memorial Day weekend, just relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 28, 2020, 07:41:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.


The last time I posted here, I talked about going to my office and getting my equipment from my desk, so that I could work faster, and I have no regrets at all.  ;D

I've been able to tear through some things with this set-up and it feels like I'm accomplishing stuff now.

Memorial Day weekend was nice.  I met with a friend on Sunday to have a "social distance lunch".  She sat on her porch and had lunch, and I pulled up with a folding chair and tray table, and unpacked my lunch, and we sat about 10 feet away from each other, and just caught up.  It was nice.

Monday I went to my family's place, and dad grilled some burgers and hot dogs.

This week has been good at the 'office'.  Things have been going smoothly, and I've managed to get some work on special projects done.

Today two items that I ordered came in the mail.  I ordered two salad containers to keep pre-made salads fresh, and an Aquaman statue for my Super Friends collection arrived.

What's new and exciting with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 29, 2020, 05:56:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 28, 2020, 07:41:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.


I met with a friend on Sunday to have a "social distance lunch".  She sat on her porch and had lunch, and I pulled up with a folding chair and tray table, and unpacked my lunch, and we sat about 10 feet away from each other, and just caught up.  It was nice.

That IS nice. :)

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and an Aquaman statue

And here I was, wondering what the hell an aquarium statue was.... or since when you have an aquarium… or… :laugh:
The rest of the sentence made it clear however ;D

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What's new and exciting with you all?

Not much. Since I'm a higher risk person regarding Corona, my boss still lets me stay at home. There are more children now in daycare, but still a tiny fraction from normal, so she doesn't need all of us. I do have to work from home however, learning new stuff, reading textbooks, etc. Fine with me.

The time for our family vacation gets closer, and in a few weeks the decision is due as to whether we will be able to travel or not. We still hope for a Go, but hope gets thinner :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2020, 08:39:53 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 29, 2020, 05:56:39 am

The time for our family vacation gets closer, and in a few weeks the decision is due as to whether we will be able to travel or not. We still hope for a Go, but hope gets thinner :-\

 :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2020, 11:33:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well.

Another weekend is here!

I have a sense of accomplishment regarding work.  I've been able to work on projects that allowed small businesses get the money they needed during the pandemic. 

I'm working on a new project now, that is KYC related (Know Your Customer).  It's related to all the businesses that got the PPP loans, and updating their information on our systems.   Since this is something that I do on a regular basis, I'm very secure with the process.

I'm avoiding the news, but I do know what is going on in the US now.   I'm seeing a lot of people who are posting about what happened to George Floyd and all the protests and riots taking place.  I really haven't posted about it, because I feel like I'm not in a position to.

Do I agree with what happened to George Floyd?  Absolutely not, and this type of thing goes on all the time.  It's just that this time, it happened to be filmed.  The US is a racist country, and I don't deny that.  My heart goes out to the Floyd family at this difficult time, and it's only being made more difficult because of the riots.

That being said, as a member of the gay community, we have had our own experiences with the police, and done our own share of rioting as well.  You can only push people so far before they snap.  I have taken part in protests, but never in riots, and I'm fortunate that I've never had to.

Lastly, my younger brother is a police officer.  I know he would never condone what was done to George Floyd.  I've met a number of the guys on his force, and they all seem like decent people.  That's why I feel like I can't really say anything, because I don't want my brother to think that I side against him.  At the same time, I feel like that if I don't say how I feel about this matter, then my silence condones it.

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 29, 2020, 05:56:39 am

The time for our family vacation gets closer, and in a few weeks the decision is due as to whether we will be able to travel or not. We still hope for a Go, but hope gets thinner :-\

Fingers crossed for your family vacation.  Where do you hope to go?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 01, 2020, 12:56:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 30, 2020, 11:33:53 pm

Fingers crossed for your family vacation.  Where do you hope to go?

Scotland! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2020, 09:10:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well, and happy hump day!


;D

Work has been going well, and lately I've been able to get all my projects done on time, and sign off at my usual time, so that's good.

Last night we had some thunder and lightning, which I enjoyed.  It's doing the same thing now. 

No plans this weekend, except maybe some cleaning around the apartment.

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 01, 2020, 12:56:46 pm

Scotland! :)

Oh, nice!   I hope you are able to go on the trip!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 04, 2020, 08:29:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 03, 2020, 09:10:42 pm

[Work has been going well, and lately I've been able to get all my projects done on time, and sign off at my usual time, so that's good.

Are your projects always changing, or do you have specific things that you do at specific times?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2020, 04:36:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

Another busy day at work, which is ok, makes the day go faster.

I was able to place an order for groceries online last night, which I'm not sure how to take.  Does it mean that people are finally slowing down with the shopping, and now the stores can stock up again, or did I just have good timing?

Either way, I'll  be able to pick up the order on Sunday evening.

Quote from: serious crayons on June 04, 2020, 08:29:41 am

Are your projects always changing, or do you have specific things that you do at specific times?

Hiya Katy.   The projects seem to change as the need changes.   The first project was entering the PPP applications into the SBA system.  This was a race against time, because we had no idea when the money would run out.

After that project was done, I was placed on other project that had to do with verifying information on the apps, and helping to resolve issues regarding processing.  This was also a time crunch, because once the loans  were accepted, the bank had 10 business days to get the clients their money.   With both of these projects, I really had only received some brief training via a webinar, so I was not comfortable with the whole process.

This new project is different.   We have an electronic form called the KYC  (Know Your Customer).  Whenever a customer with us gets new products, the KYC has to be completed.  With these PPP loans, we skipped that part of the process in the interest of time, and processing as many applications as possible.  To date, I believe we've accepted 11,000 applications.  So that means  we now  have to go and 'refresh' or update 11,000 KYC forms.

The difference with this third project I'm on is that it is part of my job function, so I am able to breeze through them pretty easily.  I'd also gone to the office two weeks ago (after hours) and picked up my two monitors, keyboard and mouse, so I am able to move much quicker.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2020, 08:25:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

Week has been a little crazy lately, culminating today with a loan closing that I had to handle.   Hoping that tomorrow and Friday are slower.  :)

Feeling tired today, I have been getting up at about 7:45 each day since I don't need to get to the office, and today I was up at 5:45.  I don't know why, but I just woke up and couldn't fall back asleep.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2020, 08:49:11 am

It happens. I'm having trouble remembering what day of the week it is.

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Post by: serious crayons on June 11, 2020, 09:32:31 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 10, 2020, 08:25:32 pm

Feeling tired today, I have been getting up at about 7:45 each day since I don't need to get to the office, and today I was up at 5:45.  I don't know why, but I just woke up and couldn't fall back asleep.

I would have just kept trying, which is actually less fun than just getting up and starting the day -- especially since lately it's light out by then. The only time I can get up before 6:30 is if I have to catch a plane or something. But once I'm actually up, I like mornings. And evenings.

It's afternoons I could do without.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 11, 2020, 04:36:59 pm

I never get enough sleep because I don't go to bed early enough. (Duh. ...)

There are reasons for this. One is that I'm so burned out and unhappy in my job that I can't stand the thought that so much of my day is devoted to working at a job I no longer like. So if I'm at my job seven hours a day (eight if you count lunch), I want to feel like I'm in control for at least a large part of my day (evening), so I stay up too late.

I guess the other reason is probably related to the first one. It's common for me to get so tired mid-evening (say, 8 p.m. or so) that I have to stretch out in my recliner before I fall down. So then, after I have a half-hour nap (even though I don't want to have one), at 11-12:00-ish, when I ought to be in bed, I'm not tired. Then the next afternoon I'm fighting to stay awake because I didn't get enough sleep the night before. It's a vicious cycle that I can't seem to break.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2020, 05:13:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well, and TGIF to you all!

Does anyone have any plans for the weekend?

I was getting little bursts of energy today, so in between working, I did my dishes, cleaned the kitchen, and cleaned my oven.   I also noticed today that my shower curtain needs to be cleaned, so I'll take it down tomorrow and get that done.

I also managed to cut my knuckle when washing a salad container.   I have plastic salad containers that look like this.


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As you can see, the bottom has holes and slots in it to allow moisture to get out.  They don't have sharp edges, but I somehow managed to knick my kunckle on one of the slots while cleaning it.  Thought "ouch" and then went back to cleaning, and then saw some blood dripping down.

::)

I hate when I do something stupid like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 12, 2020, 05:26:17 pm

Not that this applies to you yet, Chuck. However you can look forward to ageing. I saw it with my mother and my sister (10 years older than me) now complains about it and I am finding the same. Especially while gardening, it is rare not to go an hour or so. without noticing blood on my hands. Sometimes it does not have to be sharp, just a knock. It depends how much blood whether I keep gardening or go in and get a bandaid.

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2020, 04:01:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

It's been a quiet Saturday.  I didn't do the cleaning for the shower curtain, as I'm keeping a band-aid on my finger for now, and rather than it keep getting wet, falling off, and replacing it, I'm just leaving one on and will deal with the shower curtain later in the week.

Normally I wouldn't even have bothered to put a band-aid on, but this small wound is on my thumb knuckle, and it seems I'm always touching it or tapping it on something, and getting the ointment I've put on all over things, so it's easier to just admit defeat and keep a band-aid on.

::)  :laugh:

later today I plan a quick stop to a local CVS, I want to get some more sleep aids (MidNite), some Aleve pain meds, perhaps some band-aids, and a gift card for Father's Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2020, 04:08:29 pm

Quote from: brian on June 12, 2020, 05:26:17 pm

Not that this applies to you yet, Chuck. However you can look forward to ageing. I saw it with my mother and my sister (10 years older than me) now complains about it and I am finding the same. Especially while gardening, it is rare not to go an hour or so. without noticing blood on my hands. Sometimes it does not have to be sharp, just a knock. It depends how much blood whether I keep gardening or go in and get a bandaid.

Yeah, that doesn't happen to me yet, but I can definitely see changes in my attitude, which my parents told me to expect.

I tend to be pretty laid back, and a few years ago, my parents told me "As  you get older, you'll find you have less and less patience for people's shit, so prepare yourself, because you'll have to learn to hold your tongue and be nice instead of being rude with them.

I laughed it off, but I can DEFINITELY see a change in my attitude now.  There are times I'll talk to people (usually work related) and they'll start to drone on about something, and I will think "My God, how long do I have to listen to this stupidity?"

I also find that I can't be bothered to know everyone at my office.  Since there are about 150 people there, I really only associate with those who I have a connection to, job-wise.  Also, the banking industry can sometimes be a revolving door, people come and go quickly.

When my coworker (Sacha) started, she would see someone walk by, and this conversation would start.

Sacha:  Chuck, who's that?

Me (looking up):  Don't know.

Sacha:  What?  Why don't you know?

Me:  Don't care.

Sacha:  What?  Why don't you care?

Me:  I don't work with them, we're just in the same space.

Sacha:  Ok....what about that person there?

Me (looking over):  Don't know, don't care.


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 13, 2020, 07:05:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 13, 2020, 04:08:29 pm

There are times I'll talk to people (usually work related) and they'll start to drone on about something, and I will think "My God, how long do I have to listen to this stupidity?"

I sometimes fear people are thinking that when I am droning on!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 14, 2020, 05:10:32 pm

I would have thought blood spots on your shower curtain was right up your alley, Chuck!

Go ahead and clean it while you're still bleeding!

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 14, 2020, 05:13:46 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2020, 05:53:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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what is new and exciting?

I had a bit of a busy day today, but I managed to get everything done, and was able to shut down at the usual time.

An email was sent out today regarding Friday, which is not only payday for us, but also Juneteeth, and in honor of that day, my bank is shutting its doors at 12:00, so employees can take the afternoon and do something supportive for the black community.

Since it is payday, I'm going to make a donation to Black Lives Matter.   My mom and younger brother generally don't use their credit cards online, so they will be giving me checks that I can deposit to my account, so I can add their funds to my donation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 15, 2020, 05:56:30 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 14, 2020, 05:10:32 pm

I would have thought blood spots on your shower curtain was right up your alley, Chuck!

Go ahead and clean it while you're still bleeding!

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2020, 03:01:22 pm

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Post by: southendmd on June 16, 2020, 03:21:04 pm

Sorry, Chuckie, for gif-bombing your blog!

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Post by: Sason on June 16, 2020, 03:23:35 pm

Nice gifs!

Chuckie could learn a thing or two from them!

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Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2020, 04:14:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

I have to stop at CVS later today, after work.  My grand-nephew is moving on to first grade in September, so I want to put together a small package to mail him, and congratulate him.  I also need to get something for my dad for Father's Day.  He likes chocolate covered cherries, so I think I'll get a box of them.

Tomorrow my bank is closing at noon, to commemorate Juneteenth.  Since it's pay day, I will use some excess funds to donate to Black Lives Matter.

No big plans for the weekend, I may do some light cleaning, but other than that, nothing major planned.

I found out that I most  likely be going back to the office until September sometime, so it looks like I have another 2 1/2 months to work from home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2020, 04:15:59 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 16, 2020, 03:21:04 pm

Sorry, Chuckie, for gif-bombing your blog!

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 You can gif-bomb my blog anytime, BBP!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 18, 2020, 04:16:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 16, 2020, 03:23:35 pm

Nice gifs!

Chuckie could learn a thing or two from them!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2020, 10:37:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2020, 04:14:21 pm

I will use some excess funds to donate to Black Lives Matter.

I keep telling myself I need to donate to charities that are helping unemployed people keep food on the table, but somehow it keeps not happening.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 19, 2020, 11:41:38 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2020, 10:37:34 pm

I keep telling myself I need to donate to charities that are helping unemployed people keep food on the table, but somehow it keeps not happening.  :(

Does your church have anything going on that you could get involved in?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 19, 2020, 01:55:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 18, 2020, 04:14:21 pm

.  My grand-nephew is moving on to first grade in September, so I want to put together a small package to mail him, and congratulate him.

Trenton? Already starting school? Time sure flies!

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I also need to get something for my dad for Father's Day.  He likes chocolate covered cherries, so I think I'll get a box of them.

Do you have Mon Cherie in the US?
Dark chocolate filled with liqueur and a cherry. Mhhhh, what a treat. Love them!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/MonCheri.jpg/220px-MonCheri.jpg)

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I found out that I most  likely be going back to the office until September sometime, so it looks like I have another 2 1/2 months to work from home.

I started going back into work yesterday. Since I'm a higher risk person, I'm currently not working with children, but sitting in the cellar (where our community/staff rooms are), working on the computer the whole day.
Same thing I've done from home for the last 12 weeks, but now we're not allowed to work from home anymore. Decision from further up ::)
For me it's back to commuting (almost) three hours, only to sit in front of a computer over there instead of here. Oh well. At least I don't have to work with the children and their parents, so my contacts are limited.
Don't get me wrong, in general I do love working with children; I'm just not too keen on being spit on, coughed on, sneezed on, etc. in times of Corona.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2020, 04:29:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!


Had a half day today at work, we got to shut down at noon to commemorate Juneteenth.  To do so, I collected some funds from my family, and we made a donation to Black Live Matter.

Was paid today, and I got busy after I shut down. I looked into my banking app, verified my paycheck, transferred funds between accounts, made my donation,  paid some bills, we to the post office, hit a store or two, and then got some treats for my dad for Father's Day this weekend.

I ended up getting him some chocolate covered cherries, and some chocolate covered raspberry jelly rings.

Later this evening, I have to go to the grocery store and get my supply of groceries, which I order every two weeks, when I get paid.  I think things are getting better (shopping wise) in the super markets.  Since March I haven't been able to order groceries online, all the pick-up times have been reserved before I could log in.  The last two times I logged in, I was able to reserve a pick-up time and get what I need.

Saturday I have some stuff to do around the apartment, and then Sunday is Father's Day at my parents' place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2020, 04:32:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2020, 10:37:34 pm

I keep telling myself I need to donate to charities that are helping unemployed people keep food on the table, but somehow it keeps not happening.  :(

Quote from: serious crayons on June 19, 2020, 11:41:38 am

Does your church have anything going on that you could get involved in?

You should look into that, Jeff.  The church my parents go to collect food for families in need, and my parents frequently do it.   Mom is of the mind right now that things are bad now, so they need to do good to help, so far they've donated to Black Lives Matter, their church's local food collection, and collected supplies for the local animal shelter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2020, 04:48:46 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2020, 01:55:11 pm

Trenton? Already starting school? Time sure flies!

Yes, it does!  Trent will be 7 in November, and in the first grade!  ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2020, 01:55:11 pm

Do you have Mon Cherie in the US?
Dark chocolate filled with liqueur and a cherry. Mhhhh, what a treat. Love them!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/MonCheri.jpg/220px-MonCheri.jpg)

Oh yes, we have Mon Cheri here in the US, and my dad has had them before, and enjoyed them.  However, there is a local confectioners place that I went to instead, and bought the candy from them.  Given the decreased business, I wanted to support a local place.

I went to a place called "Holsten's" here in Bloomfield.   Apart from being a town staple for 75 years, they have made it a custom of hiring local high school students as waiters/waitresses and staff, in an effort to help the kids get some work experience.

They serve typical diner stuff, different flavors of ice-cream, and have candy counter.

They are also famous for something.  Scroll down.




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Yes, the famous last shot of The Sopranos was shot at Holstens.   ;D

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2020, 01:55:11 pm

I started going back into work yesterday. Since I'm a higher risk person, I'm currently not working with children, but sitting in the cellar (where our community/staff rooms are), working on the computer the whole day.   Same thing I've done from home for the last 12 weeks, but now we're not allowed to work from home anymore. Decision from further up ::)  For me it's back to commuting (almost) three hours, only to sit in front of a computer over there instead of here. Oh well. At least I don't have to work with the children and their parents, so my contacts are limited.  Don't get me wrong, in general I do love working with children; I'm just not too keen on being spit on, coughed on, sneezed on, etc. in times of Corona.

My mom is a teacher's aide, and she said they are not going back to work until September, but they are concerned as to how they are going to work at that time.  The kids are all kindergarten age or younger, and you really can't expect kids that age to keep their masks on.  Plus, when they get upset, the natural instinct is to comfort them, and they're not sure if they'll be allowed to hug or get very close to the kids.

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Post by: Front-Ranger on June 19, 2020, 05:36:46 pm

Great to catch up  with you friend! I also look forward to your Dad jokes and Pride Month cards on fb. I'm glad you can stay close with your family during these crazy times. Today I met with my traveling buddies who I'm going to Europe with (hopefully) in mid-August. We've kind of put off looking at the lodging photos and the itinerary because we didn't want to get our hopes up too much. But if all goes well, we'll be visiting nine countries! England, France, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain. Oh, and San Marino!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 19, 2020, 06:26:25 pm

"Today I met with my traveling buddies who I'm going to Europe with (hopefully) in mid-August."
I find this unbelievable. I had hoped to visit my sister in Australia in September or October. I have the airline ticket vouchers. However It is looking increasingly unlikely as some parts of Australia still have new cases.   
Everyone in both Australia and New Zealand now believes we will not be allowed to fly to Europe or North America before 2021, same say 2022. Again I have airline vouchers but will not even think about any plans or a new itinerary until January at the earliest.
New Zealand allows returning citizens to arrive and be quarantined for 2 weeks. We had over 21 days without any new cases and there was not a single case left in the country. Then 2 women, who had arrived from the UK, were allowed out on compassionate grounds after 4 or 5 days as their mother died and they drove from Auckland to Wellington to stay with their Father. They then tested positive and the s.. hit the fan.  They have had to trace and test 350 contacts and it has cost a fortune plus the people in charge have had to apologise and the Prime Minister was furious.  Now no-one is allowed to leave quarantine for compassionate reasons and the military has been put in charge of quarantine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 20, 2020, 10:08:47 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 19, 2020, 05:36:46 pm

But if all goes well, we'll be visiting nine countries! England, France, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy and Spain. Oh, and San Marino!

Wow, that's a lot! How long were you planning to be there?

(If you ever do go to Spain, be sure to contact Natali. She's in Madrid and we went to Barcelona for just a couple of days so we weren't able to meet in person, but she sent me all kinds of useful information. And I can't recommend Barcelona highly enough -- at least as of 2013.)

Could you go to Sweden? I hear they have much looser restrictions in general, although I don't know about their travel rules. But maybe you could go there, and visit Sonja!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 20, 2020, 04:13:22 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 19, 2020, 01:55:11 pm

Do you have Mon Cherie in the US?
Dark chocolate filled with liqueur and a cherry. Mhhhh, what a treat. Love them!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/MonCheri.jpg/220px-MonCheri.jpg)

I also love MonCheri!!

Maybe some day we can put together a EuroBrokie MonCheri event!  :laugh:

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I started going back into work yesterday. Since I'm a higher risk person, I'm currently not working with children, but sitting in the cellar (where our community/staff rooms are), working on the computer the whole day.
Same thing I've done from home for the last 12 weeks, but now we're not allowed to work from home anymore. Decision from further up ::)
For me it's back to commuting (almost) three hours, only to sit in front of a computer over there instead of here. Oh well. At least I don't have to work with the children and their parents, so my contacts are limited.
Don't get me wrong, in general I do love working with children; I'm just not too keen on being spit on, coughed on, sneezed on, etc. in times of Corona.

You're commutin' three hours a day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 20, 2020, 04:21:15 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 20, 2020, 10:08:47 am

Wow, that's a lot! How long were you planning to be there?

(If you ever do go to Spain, be sure to contact Natali. She's in Madrid and we went to Barcelona for just a couple of days so we weren't able to meet in person, but she sent me all kinds of useful information. And I can't recommend Barcelona highly enough -- at least as of 2013.)

Could you go to Sweden? I hear they have much looser restrictions in general, although I don't know about their travel rules. But maybe you could go there, and visit Sonja!

Great idea! Brokies are always welcome!

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Post by: Penthesilea on June 21, 2020, 04:10:09 am

Quote from: Sason on June 20, 2020, 04:13:22 pm

You're commutin' three hours a day?

On a bad day, yes. Normally it's probably closer to 2.5 than to 3 hours.
But as of the last two days, it was only 2 hours, yay! Many people are still working from home I guess. Considerably less traffic.
My location of working was meant to be temporary - but I love my colleagues, my boss and our specific way of doing things, and the atmosphere in our old villa so much, I just stayed. The long commute is the only downside really. It's also one of the reasons I work only two days a week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 21, 2020, 05:21:00 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 21, 2020, 04:10:09 am

On a bad day, yes. Normally it's probably closer to 2.5 than to 3 hours.
But as of the last two days, it was only 2 hours, yay! Many people are still working from home I guess. Considerably less traffic.
My location of working was meant to be temporary - but I love my colleagues, my boss and our specific way of doing things, and the atmosphere in our old villa so much, I just stayed. The long commute is the only downside really. It's also one of the reasons I work only two days a week.

Wow, 2 or 2,5 hours is still a very long commute IMO. I can sure see why you only work 2 days a week.

My commute is 20 min a day, so maybe I'm spoiled.

But around here, more than 30 min one way is considered too long by most people. In Stockholm it's nothing to talk about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 21, 2020, 05:25:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 19, 2020, 04:48:46 pm

They are also famous for something.  Scroll down.
Yes, the famous last shot of The Sopranos was shot at HolstensD.   ;

I recognized it from the shot of the room! Did the Sopranos live in Bloomfield? Or, if not, does Tony's trip in the credits from Manhattan to his home resemble a drive from NYC to Bloomfield?

There's a fun new guessing game! Show a movie still of a set, deserted, and see if people can guess the movie by that context. We have a whole forum for games!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 21, 2020, 06:26:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 18, 2020, 10:37:34 pm

I keep telling myself I need to donate to charities that are helping unemployed people keep food on the table, but somehow it keeps not happening.  :(

Quote from: serious crayons on June 19, 2020, 11:41:38 am

Does your church have anything going on that you could get involved in?

No, it does not.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 21, 2020, 07:14:09 pm

I just noticed that my liquor store has started a program to help out-of-work hospitality workers. Maybe look into that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2020, 10:10:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

I had a good time seeing my parents for Father's Day, and my dad enjoyed his candies.

Work was on the busy side today, but I managed to successfully get everything done, and shut down at my normal time.  ;D  That's always a plus.

The exterminator is due to come to the building tomorrow, so I must make sure everything is clean and presentable.  In the past few days, I've had a few wasps get into my apartment, and because of that he can come now.  I noticed they had been flying around the roof for the past week or so, but they can't spray because the pesticides can hurt the beneficial bees.  However, now that the pests have made their way inside, they have to come spray.  I actually saved the corpses of two of the pests (LOL) because property management can be fined for spraying without proof, so I saved them in case they are needed.  LOL

I got a nice thank you message from my grand-nephew for his gifts that I sent to celebrate his graduation up to first grade.

He really enjoyed them!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 22, 2020, 10:17:19 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 19, 2020, 05:36:46 pm

Great to catch up  with you friend! I also look forward to your Dad jokes and Pride Month cards on fb. I'm glad you can stay close with your family during these crazy times

I'm glad you are liking the Pride Month cards and Dad Jokes!  LOL  I will admit, I enjoy everyone's reactions more than the jokes themselves!

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 21, 2020, 04:10:09 am

On a bad day, yes. Normally it's probably closer to 2.5 than to 3 hours.  But as of the last two days, it was only 2 hours, yay! Many people are still working from home I guess. Considerably less traffic.   My location of working was meant to be temporary - but I love my colleagues, my boss and our specific way of doing things, and the atmosphere in our old villa so much, I just stayed. The long commute is the only downside really. It's also one of the reasons I work only two days a week.

I can't imagine a commute of 2 hours or more.  I would go crazy!  On a bad day here in NJ, it can take me about an hour to get to work.  Usually, I can get to work and home in about 40 - 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

Quote from: serious crayons on June 21, 2020, 05:25:48 pm

I recognized it from the shot of the room! Did the Sopranos live in Bloomfield? Or, if not, does Tony's trip in the credits from Manhattan to his home resemble a drive from NYC to Bloomfield?

There's a fun new guessing game! Show a movie still of a set, deserted, and see if people can guess the movie by that context. We have a whole forum for games!

I must be honest, I was not a viewer/fan of The Sopranos, so I can't tell you anything about it!  LOL  It's my understanding that the show is based in the NJ/NYC area, but I don't know if they were in Bloomfield in the show, or if Holsten's was just an unnamed NJ location.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on June 23, 2020, 03:04:11 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2020, 10:17:19 pm

I can't imagine a commute of 2 hours or more.  I would go crazy!  On a bad day here in NJ, it can take me about an hour to get to work.  Usually, I can get to work and home in about 40 - 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

Ehm, I think I wasn't clear. ::) Sorry about that.
2.5 to 3 hours is both ways! So it's 1 1/4 hours to 1.5 hours each direction. And with Corona, it was 1 hour each last week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 23, 2020, 03:52:38 am

For 9 years (1982 to 1990) I travelled 2 to 2 and a half hours each way by train to work. On the occasions, perhaps once per month, that I drove it was about an hour and a quarter each way. I marked essays and slept on the way.
It varied over the years but I drove about 2 km to the station and caught the 5.35am interurban train. I changed to a suburban train about 7.15am for another 20 minutes then walked the final 20 minutes to the school arriving just before 8am. School lessons started at 8.30am. The afternoon varied, sometimes I could leave early and other times I worked back. Lessons finished at 2.45pm. I liked to walk into my house in time for the 6pm news.
 I use to get up at 4.30am, probably why my radio now comes on at 6am and I am usually out of bed by 6.30am (earlier in summer, I wait for the heat pump which comes on at 6am to do its job in winter). However now I think leaving the house before 9am is early.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 23, 2020, 09:33:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 22, 2020, 10:17:19 pm

I must be honest, I was not a viewer/fan of The Sopranos, so I can't tell you anything about it!

Ha! It took me years. I watched the whole thing in, I think, 2015 -- and the early episodes show Tony Soprano driving past the Twin Towers!

Once I started watching it, I watched it every night (one episode per night) for all six or however many seasons. I thought it was was really good, although it may not be to your taste.

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It's my understanding that the show is based in the NJ/NYC area, but I don't know if they were in Bloomfield in the show, or if Holsten's was just an unnamed NJ location.

As I recall it was just some unidentified place they went out for dinner, although at the time I didn't really pay attention.

All you'd have to watch to see if it's familiar is the opening credits ... I was going to say, if you ever have a chance to see them, then I remembered we're in the modern age! No need to wait, if you're interested.

It's a fairly long opening credits (1:37, though it seems longer) and it's all taken from in and around Tony Soprano's car as he drives from Manhattan to his home in a posh NJ neighborhood, passing various landmarks and less posh neighborhoods. I assume it was shot on location, and some of the scenery may be familiar to you. (Don't feel obliged to watch if you'd rather not -- I just thought I'd post it in case you're interested. It's not violent.)

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2020, 02:01:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!


Another day working from home, and keeping track of whatever work related accomplishes I can to help pass the time.   Was able to help one of my RM's get a new client to open an account, and it has a high-dollar balance, so that's a win.

;D

Talked to a friend on the phone last night, it was good to hear her voice.  I need to call another friend tonight, to check in on her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 25, 2020, 02:10:48 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on June 23, 2020, 03:04:11 am

Ehm, I think I wasn't clear. ::) Sorry about that.
2.5 to 3 hours is both ways! So it's 1 1/4 hours to 1.5 hours each direction. And with Corona, it was 1 hour each last week.

Ok, so a one way commute isn't to bad, but still a fair amount of time.

Quote from: brian on June 23, 2020, 03:52:38 am

For 9 years (1982 to 1990) I travelled 2 to 2 and a half hours each way by train to work. On the occasions, perhaps once per month, that I drove it was about an hour and a quarter each way. I marked essays and slept on the way.   It varied over the years but I drove about 2 km to the station and caught the 5.35am interurban train. I changed to a suburban train about 7.15am for another 20 minutes then walked the final 20 minutes to the school arriving just before 8am. School lessons started at 8.30am. The afternoon varied, sometimes I could leave early and other times I worked back. Lessons finished at 2.45pm. I liked to walk into my house in time for the 6pm news.   I use to get up at 4.30am, probably why my radio now comes on at 6am and I am usually out of bed by 6.30am (earlier in summer, I wait for the heat pump which comes on at 6am to do its job in winter). However now I think leaving the house before 9am is early.

I can't imagine a commute 4 -5 hours a day.  I would look for a new job.  All I would be able to do is think of the 25 hours a week spent driving, and it would frustrate me.

Quote from: serious crayons on June 23, 2020, 09:33:49 am

Ha! It took me years. I watched the whole thing in, I think, 2015 -- and the early episodes show Tony Soprano driving past the Twin Towers!

Once I started watching it, I watched it every night (one episode per night) for all six or however many seasons. I thought it was was really good, although it may not be to your taste.

As I recall it was just some unidentified place they went out for dinner, although at the time I didn't really pay attention.

All you'd have to watch to see if it's familiar is the opening credits ... I was going to say, if you ever have a chance to see them, then I remembered we're in the modern age! No need to wait, if you're interested.

It's a fairly long opening credits (1:37, though it seems longer) and it's all taken from in and around Tony Soprano's car as he drives from Manhattan to his home in a posh NJ neighborhood, passing various landmarks and less posh neighborhoods. I assume it was shot on location, and some of the scenery may be familiar to you. (Don't feel obliged to watch if you'd rather not -- I just thought I'd post it in case you're interested. It's not violent.)

I definitely recognized some of the scenes from that opening.  Funny to see.  That theme song was also played as a single on NY Radio back when the show was popular.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 25, 2020, 03:01:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 21, 2020, 07:14:09 pm

I just noticed that my liquor store has started a program to help out-of-work hospitality workers. Maybe look into that.

Hard liquor is a state monopoly in Pennsylvania. This would not be done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 25, 2020, 03:45:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 25, 2020, 02:10:48 pm

I can't imagine a commute 4 -5 hours a day.  I would look for a new job.  All I would be able to do is think of the 25 hours a week spent driving, and it would frustrate me.

As I said, I did not drive, so could use the time sitting in the train. I loved the school (I was there 15 years) but conditions deteriorated so I eventually did leave. However that then led to my retraining as a school librarian and even then taking early retirement at age 59

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 26, 2020, 11:05:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 25, 2020, 02:10:48 pm

I can't imagine a commute 4 -5 hours a day.  I would look for a new job.  All I would be able to do is think of the 25 hours a week spent driving, and it would frustrate me.

That would be too much for me, too. But if I had to do it, I'd listen to books on tape or podcasts in the car. And of course I'd much rather use public transportation so I could do whatever I wanted and wouldn't have to worry about driving in bad weather.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 26, 2020, 03:35:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 26, 2020, 11:05:38 am

That would be too much for me, too. But if I had to do it, I'd listen to books on tape or podcasts in the car. And of course I'd much rather use public transportation so I could do whatever I wanted and wouldn't have to worry about driving in bad weather.

I cannot listen to talk while driving. I cannot concentrate on 2 things at once. I do have music on.
After I left the school with the 2 hour train commute each way. nearly all of my following jobs were about an hour each way driving. I wanted to live in the Mountains with views and surrounded by bush and there were not many teaching jobs nearby so I had little choice.
In the last year of my mother's life, I looked after her 3 days per week to give my sister a break. That meant either 2 and a half hours each way in the train or and hour and a quarter driving on Sunday.
After Mum died in July 2006, I did not need as much casual work. In January 2010 I moved to NZ and have not done any paid work since. I can be in the city in 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes walk and bus. I took the bus yesterday for the first time since early March. It seemed strange.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2020, 04:50:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF!

Another busy day at work, but all is accomplished and I can relax for a few days.  ;D  After next week I have a week off, and I'm looking forward to it. 

I'm supposed to be bringing the car in for service.  I haven't really used it, so I'm not sure it's needed, but it is time for the 1 year service visit.   That year went fast.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 26, 2020, 04:54:02 pm

I also have a week off after next week!

What a coincidence! It must have a profound meaning somehow....

We are connected in more ways than we know, Chuck!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2020, 04:54:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 26, 2020, 11:05:38 am

That would be too much for me, too. But if I had to do it, I'd listen to books on tape or podcasts in the car. And of course I'd much rather use public transportation so I could do whatever I wanted and wouldn't have to worry about driving in bad weather.

Quote from: brian on June 25, 2020, 03:45:08 pm

As I said, I did not drive, so could use the time sitting in the train. I loved the school (I was there 15 years) but conditions deteriorated so I eventually did leave. However that then led to my retraining as a school librarian and even then taking early retirement at age 59

I'm not sure I could do a daily train commute like that either.  I would always feel like I would fall asleep, and miss my stop.  :laugh:

Quote from: brian on June 26, 2020, 03:35:54 pm

I cannot listen to talk while driving. I cannot concentrate on 2 things at once. I do have music on.   After I left the school with the 2 hour train commute each way. nearly all of my following jobs were about an hour each way driving. I wanted to live in the Mountains with views and surrounded by bush and there were not many teaching jobs nearby so I had little choice.  In the last year of my mother's life, I looked after her 3 days per week to give my sister a break. That meant either 2 and a half hours each way in the train or and hour and a quarter driving on Sunday.  After Mum died in July 2006, I did not need as much casual work. In January 2010 I moved to NZ and have not done any paid work since. I can be in the city in 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes walk and bus. I took the bus yesterday for the first time since early March. It seemed strange.

I'm not sure I could do an audio-book either.  Like you, I would find myself focusing on the book, and not the driving, or focusing on the driving, and not remembering anything about the book.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 26, 2020, 04:54:49 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 26, 2020, 04:54:02 pm

I also have a week off after next week!

What a coincidence! It must have a profound meaning somehow....

We are connected in more ways than we know, Chuck!!!

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on June 26, 2020, 05:49:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 26, 2020, 04:54:11 pm

I'm not sure I could do a daily train commute like that either.  I would always feel like I would fall asleep, and miss my stop.  :laugh:

That never happened to me. On the way home there were a series of bends (both on the road and the rail) just before my town. They were well known as being useful for waking one up. In the morning I dozed on the first section and worked on the later section. There was a guy who lived lower down the Mountains and taught at the Girls school next door (the 2 schools shared the library and some classes). There was an agreement that we never sat next to each other on the long interurban train journey but did on the short suburban journey and the walk up the hill to the school when we chatted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 26, 2020, 08:50:02 pm

Well, I can see you guys focus much more closely on your driving than I do!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2020, 10:13:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Saturday!

I got up a little earlier than I usually do for a Saturday, but I slept well, so I'm not feeling tired.  ;D

Skies are grey today, ad there is a breeze blowing.  Weather prediction for today is heavy thunderstorms with high winds.  We'll see if they actually happen. It's not sunny, but very humid now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2020, 10:17:07 am

Quote from: brian on June 26, 2020, 05:49:07 pm

That never happened to me. On the way home there were a series of bends (both on the road and the rail) just before my town. They were well known as being useful for waking one up. In the morning I dozed on the first section and worked on the later section. There was a guy who lived lower down the Mountains and taught at the Girls school next door (the 2 schools shared the library and some classes). There was an agreement that we never sat next to each other on the long interurban train journey but did on the short suburban journey and the walk up the hill to the school when we chatted.

So the train had its own "alarm clock".   :laugh:  Knowing me, I'd still manage to miss my stop.  Just my luck.

Quote from: serious crayons on June 26, 2020, 08:50:02 pm

Well, I can see you guys focus much more closely on your driving than I do!  :laugh:

I think one of the reasons I do is that I occasionally watch those "dashcam" videos on YouTube that show traffic accidents.  Since I've started watching them, I've noticed I've become more focused while I drive, keeping safe distances from the car in front of me, double checking before I change lanes, the whole deal.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 01, 2020, 02:40:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope that everyone is doing well!


Next week I have a 'stay-cation' planned.  Of course, there is nothing going on, so I'll be spending most of the time getting some cleaning done around the apartment.  I need to give all the surfaces a thorough cleaning, I need to clean my bathroom and shower curtain.

(no comments, Sonja)

I also need to take the car to the shop on  Monday.  Nothing  major, just routine maintenance is due.  So that means on Sunday I'll need to get the car cleaned.  LOL  I also plan to meet a friend for a social distancing lunch one day that week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 01, 2020, 03:02:19 pm

I wish you were here. I have the planning meeting for our walking group here today. They are arriving at 10am and I have yet to clean the bathroom, now 7am. I did vacuum on Monday and cleaned kitchen yesterday.
When I have my car serviced, they usually wash it for me. It is not a thorough job but better than nothing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 01, 2020, 03:44:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 01, 2020, 02:40:16 pm

(no comments, Sonja)

Who? Me?

*whistles innocently*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 02, 2020, 09:20:54 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 01, 2020, 02:40:16 pm

I also need to take the car to the shop on  Monday.  Nothing  major, just routine maintenance is due.  So that means on Sunday I'll need to get the car cleaned. 

I've never done that! Is it basic car-repair etiquette?

BTW, have I mentioned that my car was stolen last Friday night?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2020, 09:54:14 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 02, 2020, 09:20:54 am

IBTW, have I mentioned that my car was stolen last Friday night?

I don't think you have. That's awful!  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 03, 2020, 10:02:41 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2020, 09:54:14 am

I don't think you have. That's awful!  :(

Thanks. It wasn't a great car -- 11 years old, 105,000 miles. Luckily, I still had full insurance coverage. Hopefully the insurance company will pay me the Kelly Blue Book price, which is about $5,000. But minus my $1,000 deductible.

At least the insurance is paying for a rental until the case is settled. So I guess I'll be going car shopping while I still have wheels.

Also, a relatively minor problem, but unless the car turns up soon -- and it's been almost a week, so I'm guessing it won't -- the insurance company essentially "buys" it from me, for which I'll need the title. And somehow the file I had of car-related papers has been missing for several months.

So because of the shutdown any DMV-related thing has become a huge hassle. The nearby AAA has a DMV counter that few people know about -- normally you can go in and waltz out with a title five minutes later, as opposed to the two hours you have to wait to do anything at a regular DMV. Now you have to get there in the morning and sign up. If you get one of the 180 spots, you can leave and they'll call you when it's your turn.

But apparently although the AAA doesn't open until 8, people start lining up to sign at like 6:30-7 a.m. Obviously those people are either superhuman or are just getting off a night shift.  :laugh:

They probably need to get in ASAP. I have the luxury of working from home and generally having a flexible schedule, so most days I could go back at any time.

There's another DMV nearby where you make an appointment. But the AAA woman said they're booked into August.

After all that, I feel like I should be getting a "real ID" while I'm at it. Do you all have yours already?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2020, 10:30:27 am

Your car was stolen!? What a GDBoaUS!! Did it happen at home? How awful!!

One time my son's Jeep was stolen and used in a robbery. They drove it into the front of a gun store. Fortunately, there was not much damage that couldn't be repaired. So, he got his car back and they arrested the perps.

I have some kind of a LoJack thing on mine that traces my car if it gets stolen.

I don't know what a real ID is, but I just renewed my driver's license online. It was pretty easy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 03, 2020, 11:43:19 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2020, 10:30:27 am

Your car was stolen!? What a GDBoaUS!! Did it happen at home? How awful!!

My son parked it outside his girlfriend's house at 1 a.m., and when he came out at 4 a.m. it was gone. It's actually her parents' house (she was home from school in Chicago) and it's in a quiet, residential, middle-to-upper-middle-class neighborhood.

I live in an adjoining middle-class neighborhood with essentially no violent crime but there is the occasional car theft. Though I think usually they're nice cars!

There was a loud, wild party going on down the block -- 20ish-year-olds who had rented an Airbnb house. My son and his girlfriend noticed them and the police officer who took my report said they'd had a number of complaints. So I hate to point the finger with no evidence, but ... Of  course, it could have been someone who felt they could get away with it while the party provided a distraction.

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I don't know what a real ID is, but I just renewed my driver's license online. It was pretty easy.

Hmm. Maybe they don't have it in CO, although I thought it was a national thing. In fact, my understanding was that MN is behind other states on it.

It's kind of a cross between a driver's license and a passport. You have to provide extra identification: two forms of ID, a utility bill with your address on it, etc. Starting in October, you won't be able to board a domestic plane flight without one. Not that there's probably going to be a rush on domestic flights in October, but still. I've been procrastinating because my passport is expired, so it seemed like a hassle. Now, of course, it will be a much bigger hassle because I'll have to renew the passport to get the real ID (or a SS card might work, I can't remember).

You'd still need a passport for an international flight. Not that there'll be much demand for (or possibility of) those anytime soon, either ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 03, 2020, 09:23:38 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 03, 2020, 11:43:19 am

Hmm. Maybe they don't have it in CO, although I thought it was a national thing. In fact, my understanding was that MN is behind other states on it.

It's kind of a cross between a driver's license and a passport. You have to provide extra identification: two forms of ID, a utility bill with your address on it, etc. Starting in October, you won't be able to board a domestic plane flight without one. Not that there's probably going to be a rush on domestic flights in October, but still. I've been procrastinating because my passport is expired, so it seemed like a hassle. Now, of course, it will be a much bigger hassle because I'll have to renew the passport to get the real ID (or a SS card might work, I can't remember).

You'd still need a passport for an international flight. Not that there'll be much demand for (or possibility of) those anytime soon, either ...  ::)

Real ID is a federal mandate, somehow related to security. I got mine for Pennsylvania a year ago. There was a fee for the Real ID, plus I had to pay for a driver's license renewal, although they gave you an extension on your driver's license.

At the time I didn't realize how long it might be before I got on a plane again. It just seemed kind of stupid that if I didn't have a Real ID, at some point I would have to use my passport to fly from Boston across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown.  :laugh:

(That business about getting on a plane had and has nothing to do with Covid-19. After I had to cancel a badly needed vacation at the last minute because my father was hospitalized, it just seemed to that I really can't plan another vacation while he's still alive. I couldn't deal with having to cancel a vacation again as I had to do last fall.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 03, 2020, 11:44:27 pm

Many of our domestic flights do not have any security, none of them require any ID.
I let my passport lapse in 1984 and it was quite a rigmarole to get a new one in 1996 so I would not let it lapse again. I now have 2 and am not sure I will renew my Australian in 2026. You can renew the NZ passport online but the Australian requires a visit with an appointment to the post office in Australia or to the High Commission in Wellington here in NZ. I am suppose to use my Australian passport entering and leaving Australia but I used the New Zealand one in 2016 as I had applied for the Australian Passport at the Post Office in Sydney and had it posted to my sister while I went to Europe. I could only get away with it because NZ citizens are the only people who do not need a visa to enter Australia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 11:46:57 am

Quote from: brian on July 03, 2020, 11:44:27 pm

Many of our domestic flights do not have any security, none of them require any ID.

So you can just waltz into the airport and go straight to your gate without any interference or hassle?

You don't have to take off your shoes to be X-rayed? You don't have to put all items you're carrying into bins that go through an X-ray machine? You don't have to stand in a little area where imaging shows you in a really revealing way? You don't have to take off your jewelry, etc. if the scanner beeps when you walk through it? You don't face the possibility of a body search by a TSA agent if the scanner beeped, or maybe just randomly? You don't have to limit any liquids in your carry-on bags to, I think, three ounces (so a bottle of water is forbidden)?

That's how it used to be here.  :(

Plus we'd get whole meals and, if you go way back in the past, free champagne. People would dress up for plane flights. Acquiring and keeping a (paper) ticket was more trouble back then, but everything else was easier.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
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As of 4:30 yesterday, I am officially on 'stay cation'.  ;D   I started it by making an appointment for the car for maintenance, and picking up my groceries.

Had a nice sleep in today, did some straightening up around the apartment, got a workout in, and now I'm catching up online.

Tomorrow is laundry day, and I need to clean out the car.

Car goes into the shop on Monday, and one day this week I plan on having a social-distancing lunch with a friend.  I also need to get to Target and get some new stuff for the apartment.   My broom and mop are shot, so I need to get some replacements for them.  I could go today or tomorrow, but I figured that Target would have more people in it those days, so I'm waiting until oe day during the week to get the items, when (I assume) it will be less busy.

Of course, I have masks and gloves to use, as well as hand sanitizer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 01:33:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 04, 2020, 01:18:15 pm

Of course, I have masks and gloves to use, as well as hand sanitizer.

I don't wear gloves but immediately upon getting back in the car I sanitize my hands and everything I touched. Except the products I just purchased. I wouldn't sanitize fresh produce, for example. Yet that's the product people are most likely to touch (to test ripeness, etc.).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2020, 01:57:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 01, 2020, 02:40:16 pm

I also need to take the car to the shop on  Monday.  Nothing  major, just routine maintenance is due.  So that means on Sunday I'll need to get the car cleaned.  LOL

Quote from: serious crayons on July 02, 2020, 09:20:54 am

I've never done that! Is it basic car-repair etiquette?

Hello Katy.  The car's oil should be changed every three months or so, and before 5,000 miles have been put on the car.  Of course, because I'm working from home,  I'm not using the car as much, but still will take it in to maintain it, just to make sure everything is working as it should.  With past cars, they were old/used when I got them, so I wasn't as diligent as I should've been.  With my last car (the Tracker) I did it religiously, and had no problems with her, and she lasted almost 200,000 miles.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 02, 2020, 09:20:54 am

BTW, have I mentioned that my car was stolen last Friday night?

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2020, 10:30:27 am

Your car was stolen!? What a GDBoaUS!! Did it happen at home? How awful!!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2020, 09:54:14 am

I don't think you have. That's awful!  :(

Quote from: serious crayons on July 03, 2020, 10:02:41 am

Thanks. It wasn't a great car -- 11 years old, 105,000 miles. Luckily, I still had full insurance coverage. Hopefully the insurance company will pay me the Kelly Blue Book price, which is about $5,000. But minus my $1,000 deductible.  At least the insurance is paying for a rental until the case is settled. So I guess I'll be going car shopping while I still have wheels.

Well damn, that sucks, and I'm sorry that happened to you!   With all that's going on, that is the last thing you needed to have happen.   It doesn't matter that it wasn't a great car, it was your property. 

Quote from: serious crayons on July 03, 2020, 10:02:41 am

Also, a relatively minor problem, but unless the car turns up soon -- and it's been almost a week, so I'm guessing it won't -- the insurance company essentially "buys" it from me, for which I'll need the title. And somehow the file I had of car-related papers has been missing for several months. 

So because of the shutdown any DMV-related thing has become a huge hassle. The nearby AAA has a DMV counter that few people know about -- normally you can go in and waltz out with a title five minutes later, as opposed to the two hours you have to wait to do anything at a regular DMV. Now you have to get there in the morning and sign up. If you get one of the 180 spots, you can leave and they'll call you when it's your turn.

But apparently although the AAA doesn't open until 8, people start lining up to sign at like 6:30-7 a.m. Obviously those people are either superhuman or are just getting off a night shift.  :laugh:
They probably need to get in ASAP. I have the luxury of working from home and generally having a flexible schedule, so most days I could go back at any time.  There's another DMV nearby where you make an appointment. But the AAA woman said they're booked into August.

Oh, this sucks too!   have you been able to locate the paperwork at all?  With all the restrictions in place with proof of ID and now combined with Covid-19, I assume that this process will not be an easy one to deal with.  Keep us posted on your progress, please!

Quote from: serious crayons on July 03, 2020, 10:02:41 am

After all that, I feel like I should be getting a "real ID" while I'm at it. Do you all have yours already?

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2020, 10:30:27 am

I don't know what a real ID is, but I just renewed my driver's license online. It was pretty easy.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 03, 2020, 09:23:38 pm

Real ID is a federal mandate, somehow related to security. I got mine for Pennsylvania a year ago. There was a fee for the Real ID, plus I had to pay for a driver's license renewal, although they gave you an extension on your driver's license.

I do not have a Real ID yet, but I do plan on getting one the next time I renew my license.   Lee, here is a link regarding Real ID, which is written for the residents of Minnesota.

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/03/07/gq-real-id/

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 03, 2020, 09:23:38 pm

At the time I didn't realize how long it might be before I got on a plane again. It just seemed kind of stupid that if I didn't have a Real ID, at some point I would have to use my passport to fly from Boston across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown.  :laugh:

(That business about getting on a plane had and has nothing to do with Covid-19. After I had to cancel a badly needed vacation at the last minute because my father was hospitalized, it just seemed to that I really can't plan another vacation while he's still alive. I couldn't deal with having to cancel a vacation again as I had to do last fall.)

Quote from: brian on July 03, 2020, 11:44:27 pm

Many of our domestic flights do not have any security, none of them require any ID.   I let my passport lapse in 1984 and it was quite a rigmarole to get a new one in 1996 so I would not let it lapse again. I now have 2 and am not sure I will renew my Australian in 2026. You can renew the NZ passport online but the Australian requires a visit with an appointment to the post office in Australia or to the High Commission in Wellington here in NZ. I am suppose to use my Australian passport entering and leaving Australia but I used the New Zealand one in 2016 as I had applied for the Australian Passport at the Post Office in Sydney and had it posted to my sister while I went to Europe. I could only get away with it because NZ citizens are the only people who do not need a visa to enter Australia.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 11:46:57 am

So you can just waltz into the airport and go straight to your gate without any interference or hassle?

You don't have to take off your shoes to be X-rayed? You don't have to put all items you're carrying into bins that go through an X-ray machine? You don't have to stand in a little area where imaging shows you in a really revealing way? You don't have to take off your jewelry, etc. if the scanner beeps when you walk through it? You don't face the possibility of a body search by a TSA agent if the scanner beeped, or maybe just randomly? You don't have to limit any liquids in your carry-on bags to, I think, three ounces (so a bottle of water is forbidden)?

That's how it used to be here.  :(

Plus we'd get whole meals and, if you go way back in the past, free champagne. People would dress up for plane flights. Acquiring and keeping a (paper) ticket was more trouble back then, but everything else was easier.

As I understand it, we will need the Real ID to fly domestically, but will still need a passport when we travel internationally, but I don't see that happening any time soon.
The only time I can think of that we use IDs at the airport is when we go through security.  We have to present our ID's when we check our bags and go through secuirty.  After that, we don't need it to board the plane.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2020, 02:01:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 01:33:43 pm

I don't wear gloves but immediately upon getting back in the car I sanitize my hands and everything I touched. Except the products I just purchased. I wouldn't sanitize fresh produce, for example. Yet that's the product people are most likely to touch (to test ripeness, etc.).

I still wear gloves just as an extra precaution.  when I get back to my car I don't dump them on the ground,  I put them in a bag in the car.  I sanitize my hands and face, my car keys and the steering wheel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 02:21:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 04, 2020, 01:57:46 pm

The only time I can think of that we use IDs at the airport is when we go through security.  We have to present our ID's when we check our bags and go through secuirty.  After that, we don't need it to board the plane.

You must not have spent enough time in the bars.  :laugh:

I often get a beer or bloody Mary while I'm waiting, especially if I've got a long layover. For a while there, bartenders were carding literally everybody.

One time I stood next to a guy who looked to be in his '80s. He goes, "OK, but while I'm getting out my wallet, OK if I set my cane on the bar?"

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2020, 03:02:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 02:21:06 pm

You must not have spent enough time in the bars.  :laugh:

I often get a beer or bloody Mary while I'm waiting, especially if I've got a long layover. For a while there, bartenders were carding literally everybody.

One time I stood next to a guy who looked to be in his '80s. He goes, "OK, but while I'm getting out my wallet, OK if I set my cane on the bar?"

 :laugh:

Yeah, I don't go to airport bars, so I've never been carded there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2020, 04:06:23 pm

I'm on a weeks staycation too! What a coincidence!

Tomorrow I'm going to visit little Jona and his service staff (aka parents).

I'm staying overnight, and have no catsitter, so I have to bring the kitties which is a major schlep.
But I haven't seen Jona in a couple of months, so it's worth it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 04, 2020, 05:06:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 11:46:57 am

So you can just waltz into the airport and go straight to your gate without any interference or hassle?

Yes, if the plane is a turbo prop. You just have your ticket scanned and walk across the tarmac and up the steps in to the plane.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 11:46:57 am

You don't have to take off your shoes to be X-rayed? You don't have to put all items you're carrying into bins that go through an X-ray machine? You don't have to stand in a little area where imaging shows you in a really revealing way? You don't have to take off your jewelry, etc. if the scanner beeps when you walk through it? You don't face the possibility of a body search by a TSA agent if the scanner beeped, or maybe just randomly? You don't have to limit any liquids in your carry-on bags to, I think, three ounces (so a bottle of water is forbidden)?

If it is a jet, those things happen except I have never had to take my shoes off in Australia nor NZ. The last time I was in USA 2017 I had shoes without any metal and told the woman and she asked my age, I said 73. She said you have to be 75. So now I would not have to take my shoes off, ridiculous. In NZ you can carry bottles of liquid( wine, water, whatever but not hot) on board
 

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2020, 11:46:57 am

Plus we'd get whole meals and, if you go way back in the past, free champagne. People would dress up for plane flights. Acquiring and keeping a (paper) ticket was more trouble back then, but everything else was easier.

In NZ you do not get meals, the longest flight is only about 90 minutes. Everyone gets a cookie or crisps and tea or coffee unless there is turbulence when you only get water. Flying to Australia (3 hours), I fly Emirates rather than Air NZ because it is ony about $10 more and I get a 3 course meal with wine included. I usually arrive at my sister's home about 8pm (10pm NZ time) and she does not have to feed me, I just want to go to bed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 04, 2020, 05:21:14 pm

We always find it hilarious being asked for age ID when buying alcohol in USA. I remember it happening at a Bettermost dinner in Boston in 2010.
The only place I have been asked in Australia (since my 20's) was the Northern Territory to show I was a visitor, there are regulations for Aborigines so locals (of whatever colour) have to have a permit to buy.
I have a mate, he had been a student 11 years younger than me. I was Best man at his wedding, (Yes I wanted to be the Bride  ;D )
He always tells the tale of the time I took him to the hotel for a drink on his 18th birthday (it was not his first but the first time he was legal).
The bartender asked me my age and I spluttered '29' while Graham roared with laughter.
Sadly my last visit to him and his wife in 2018, he looked at least 10 years older than me. He is a hippy with a long grey beard but smoking, both tobacco and weed, has taken its toll. He has given up drinking alcohol and had given up tobacco after 4 weeks in hospital but I do not know if that has lasted. We had an argument (always friendly, Graham loves to argue) over the comparative dangers of alcohol and marijuana.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 04, 2020, 05:34:43 pm

I only have my oil changed once per year. I thought that was the wonderful thing about new cars. I have only averaged 7,600 km (4750 miles) per year.  I still use the original Ford dealer from whom I purchased. It has a WOF (warrant of Fitness) check every November (anniversary of first when it arrived in NZ) which takes about 45 minutes. I go across the road to the Nursery/Hardware store for a coffee and a wander.  Then a full service in February (anniversary of my purchase) which takes about 2 or 3 hours. I take the bus into the city for a movie. The dealer sends me an email reminder. I could probably find a cheaper place but prefer to stay with the original dealer. It has been 10 years and the only major cost have been tires (2ce) and a battery. Fingers crossed.
I would like to buy an electric car but they are so expensive. The Government was going to subsidise them next year (by taxing gas guzzlers) but Covid has put a stop to that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 04, 2020, 08:40:51 pm

One thing I do like about Air New Zealand is that they bring around a basket of boiled lollies just as the plane begins to descend.  They often get a child to do it. I try to grab 2 as my ears hurt a lot when landing. I understand why babies cry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 05, 2020, 11:48:39 am

Quote from: brian on July 04, 2020, 05:21:14 pm

We always find it hilarious being asked for age ID when buying alcohol in USA. I remember it happening at a Bettermost dinner in Boston in 2010.

I once went with my then-husband and sons to a pizza restaurant. I happened to have forgotten my purse at home and when I tried to order a glass of wine I got carded. I was in my late 40s. My husband, who did have his ID, was in his 40s. My kids were around 10 or 12. But the waitress wouldn't serve me.

Fine. Maybe it's a rule there. But then the manager came over and she, too, refused to serve me a glass of wine. They said it was the law in Edina (the Minneapolis suburb where the restaurant was located) not to serve anyone without ID.

I doubted that and was so annoyed that they would stick to that rule in the face of complete ridiculousness that we left the restaurant. It was located in a shopping mall, so we just went to a different restaurant where we had no problems and a fine meal. (Well, it was an Applebee's, so probably not that great, but good enough.)

I was still so annoyed the next day that I called the Edina police and asked if there was a law forbidding serving alcohol to people without an ID. No, they said.

Of course there's a law that would get the servers in big trouble if they did serve someone underage, so I can totally understand playing it safe even if the person looks to be in their 20s. (You have to be 21 here, Brian, which I assume is different in NZ as well.) But nobody is required, in Edina at least, to abandon all logic in order to obey a law (in that situation, anyway).

Quote

We had an argument (always friendly, Graham loves to argue) over the comparative dangers of alcohol and marijuana.

Who took which side?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 05, 2020, 04:49:44 pm

I have never tried marijuana, i am very anti-smoking of tobacco. It killed my father and I believe his smoking was the cause of my childhood asthma. 
When Graham was still my student and I took him on surfing/camping trips, I tried to stop him smoking. He idolised me (embarrassing now as he tells people about me) but obviously not to the extent of stopping him from smoking.  His 2 older brothers were criminals and he became a primary (elementary) school principal so I did have some influence or so he tells everyone.
He does smoke marijuana and it is still illegal but he rarely touches alcohol now. I like my glass of wine before dinner every night.
My main argument was it is against the law. We have a referendum on legalising marijuana here in NZ (He is in Australia) on September 19. I do not know how to vote and may leave it blank.  There is also a referendum on euthanasia and I am a keen campaigner in favour.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 05, 2020, 04:54:39 pm

In both Australia and NZ, alcohol is allowed once you are 18. Besides the dinner in Boston, I know I always had to show ID when buying a drink on Amtrak trains.
Here in NZ, alcohol (wine, beer not spirits) is sold in supermarkets and if the checkout person is under 18 they have to call a supervisor over to allow the purchase but they would only question the customer if they looked underage or was borderline. Sadly i do not look anywhere near 18 now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 05, 2020, 07:19:42 pm

Quote from: brian on July 05, 2020, 04:49:44 pm

My main argument was it is against the law. We have a referendum on legalising marijuana here in NZ (He is in Australia) on September 19. I do not know how to vote and may leave it blank.  There is also a referendum on euthanasia and I am a keen campaigner in favour.

One argument for legalizing marijuana, beyond the "which is worse for you" argument, is that -- at least in this country -- there are wayyyy too many people spending too much time in prison for minor nonviolent crimes. Maybe even for crimes that literally would have been legal in a neighboring state. And they're of course disproportionately poor and/or people of color.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 06, 2020, 12:52:22 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 05, 2020, 07:19:42 pm

One argument for legalizing marijuana, beyond the "which is worse for you" argument, is that -- at least in this country -- there are wayyyy too many people spending too much time in prison for minor nonviolent crimes. Maybe even for crimes that literally would have been legal in a neighboring state. And they're of course disproportionately poor and/or people of color.

Yes, that is why I may vote in favour although I am against people smoking anything. I am allergic to tobacco smoke and have to cover my face if a smoker comes near me.  When I was young (a long time ago  ;D ), I hated people smoking marijuana at parties. They just went into their own little world whereas alcohol in moderation loosens you up and makes you enjoy yourself more. I do realise too many do not know how to drink in moderation.
My mother was very strict when I was young so I did not drink (except for a Christmas glass of wine) until I was in my 20's. It really helped me at parties as I was of necessity a closeted gay. I went through a period of getting regularly drunk. But I was a happy drunk (and you can put your arms around straight guys when you are drunk). I probably reduced my drinking when I found the gay scene, by then I was 30.
I am not sure of the details but think the penalties here for possession of a small amount of marijuana are not great. "It is generally accepted that the usage rate is high and possession in small quantities may not often be prosecuted. In some cases first offences may result in a formal warning and confiscation by police."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2020, 01:27:02 pm

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Had a sleep in today, got some stuff done around the apartment, and just picked up my car from the dealer for it's maintenance, so that is done.

Now lunch is in the oven, cooking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2020, 01:34:15 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 04, 2020, 04:06:23 pm

I'm on a weeks staycation too! What a coincidence!

Tomorrow I'm going to visit little Jona and his service staff (aka parents).

I'm staying overnight, and have no catsitter, so I have to bring the kitties which is a major schlep. But I haven't seen Jona in a couple of months, so it's worth it.

I hope the visit went well!   Do Jona and the cats get along with each other?

Quote from: serious crayons on July 05, 2020, 11:48:39 am

I once went with my then-husband and sons to a pizza restaurant. I happened to have forgotten my purse at home and when I tried to order a glass of wine I got carded. I was in my late 40s. My husband, who did have his ID, was in his 40s. My kids were around 10 or 12. But the waitress wouldn't serve me.

Fine. Maybe it's a rule there. But then the manager came over and she, too, refused to serve me a glass of wine. They said it was the law in Edina (the Minneapolis suburb where the restaurant was located) not to serve anyone without ID.

I doubted that and was so annoyed that they would stick to that rule in the face of complete ridiculousness that we left the restaurant. It was located in a shopping mall, so we just went to a different restaurant where we had no problems and a fine meal. (Well, it was an Applebee's, so probably not that great, but good enough.)

I was still so annoyed the next day that I called the Edina police and asked if there was a law forbidding serving alcohol to people without an ID. No, they said.

stories like this just make me laugh.  I guess that places like the one that refused you don't want to appear as singling others out, so everyone is carded.  You were there with your husband, and two children, you were obviously old enough to have win, unless you had your kids at at 7.

Quote from: brian on July 05, 2020, 04:49:44 pm

I have never tried marijuana, i am very anti-smoking of tobacco. It killed my father and I believe his smoking was the cause of my childhood asthma.    When Graham was still my student and I took him on surfing/camping trips, I tried to stop him smoking. He idolised me (embarrassing now as he tells people about me) but obviously not to the extent of stopping him from smoking.  His 2 older brothers were criminals and he became a primary (elementary) school principal so I did have some influence or so he tells everyone.
He does smoke marijuana and it is still illegal but he rarely touches alcohol now. I like my glass of wine before dinner every night.   My main argument was it is against the law. We have a referendum on legalising marijuana here in NZ (He is in Australia) on September 19. I do not know how to vote and may leave it blank.  There is also a referendum on euthanasia and I am a keen campaigner in favour.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 05, 2020, 07:19:42 pm

One argument for legalizing marijuana, beyond the "which is worse for you" argument, is that -- at least in this country -- there are wayyyy too many people spending too much time in prison for minor nonviolent crimes. Maybe even for crimes that literally would have been legal in a neighboring state. And they're of course disproportionately poor and/or people of color.

Quote from: brian on July 06, 2020, 12:52:22 am

Yes, that is why I may vote in favour although I am against people smoking anything. I am allergic to tobacco smoke and have to cover my face if a smoker comes near me.  When I was young (a long time ago  ;D ), I hated people smoking marijuana at parties. They just went into their own little world whereas alcohol in moderation loosens you up and makes you enjoy yourself more. I do realise too many do not know how to drink in moderation.  My mother was very strict when I was young so I did not drink (except for a Christmas glass of wine) until I was in my 20's. It really helped me at parties as I was of necessity a closeted gay. I went through a period of getting regularly drunk. But I was a happy drunk (and you can put your arms around straight guys when you are drunk). I probably reduced my drinking when I found the gay scene, by then I was 30.  I am not sure of the details but think the penalties here for possession of a small amount of marijuana are not great. "It is generally accepted that the usage rate is high and possession in small quantities may not often be prosecuted. In some cases first offences may result in a formal warning and confiscation by police."

If people want to smoke marijuana in their spare time, as long as they're not getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, I have no problem with it.   I don't smoke, but I believe that smoking marijuana is more prevalent then we know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 06, 2020, 06:35:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 06, 2020, 01:34:15 pm

I hope the visit went well!   Do Jona and the cats get along with each other?

It went fine, thanks! I'm home again. Had some lovely play time with Jona. He's now 10 months, and absolutely gorgeous!

My cats and Jona don't get to meet each other. They stay in the guest room where I sleep, they have food and litter tray there. Because my sond and d-i-l also have a cat, and we don't think it would go over well to let them meet each other. She would likely see them as trespassers in her territory.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2020, 12:25:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump Day!

;D

Had a social distancing lunch with a friend yesterday.  I made myself a salad and some chicken, and went over to her house.  We sat on opposite sides of her large front porch, and we visited for almost three hours.  It was good to catch up with her.

Today I had a bit of a sleep in, and then went to Target to pick up some new stuff for the apartment.  My broom, mop, and scrub brush for the bathroom are the same ones I've had since I moved in, and they were definitely showing their age.  LOL  So I went out today and got replacements.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 08, 2020, 12:26:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 06, 2020, 06:35:19 pm

It went fine, thanks! I'm home again. Had some lovely play time with Jona. He's now 10 months, and absolutely gorgeous!

My cats and Jona don't get to meet each other. They stay in the guest room where I sleep, they have food and litter tray there. Because my sond and d-i-l also have a cat, and we don't think it would go over well to let them meet each other. She would likely see them as trespassers in her territory.

Ah, ok!  I didn't realize that they had their own cat.  I can see why you would need to keep them separate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2020, 06:29:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 08, 2020, 12:25:36 pm

My broom, mop, and scrub brush for the bathroom are the same ones I've had since I moved in, and they were definitely showing their age.  LOL  So I went out today and got replacements.

So now you have something to use when your car is in the shop. ...  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 08, 2020, 07:04:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2020, 06:29:57 pm

So now you have something to use when your car is in the shop. ...  :-*

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 08, 2020, 07:34:03 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 08, 2020, 07:35:34 pm

I bought all those things new when I moved from Australia 10 years ago. I think they will outlive me. I do not like the mop, it is hard to wring out but I only mop floors 2 or 3 times per year. I do need a new straw broom for the garden, they tend to wear out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2020, 09:57:49 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 08, 2020, 07:34:03 pm

:laugh:

Decades ago, in a now-long-gone toy shop, I saw a Barbie dressed as Samantha riding on her broom. I wish I'd bought it.  :(  I adored Elizabeth Montgomery.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2020, 10:23:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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The week is flying by, and that means 'staycation' is almost over.   :(

I have about 4 more weeks of time to us, so I guess I should schedule it soon!  LOL   It has been suggested that we'll be returning to our office for September.  However, NJ cases are starting to go up again, so who knows if that will be true.

Anyway, we are only allowed to carry one unused week of vacation time to the next year, so if I don't use at least three weeks of my time by the end of the year, I lose it.  The only day I have scheduled off is the day after Thanksgiving.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2020, 10:32:09 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2020, 06:29:57 pm

So now you have something to use when your car is in the shop. ...  :-*

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Quote from: southendmd on July 08, 2020, 07:04:45 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 08, 2020, 07:34:03 pm

:laugh:

Don't encourage him.  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2020, 09:57:49 pm

Decades ago, in a now-long-gone toy shop, I saw a Barbie dressed as Samantha riding on her broom. I wish I'd bought it.  :(  I adored Elizabeth Montgomery.

Truth be told, I was never that big into Bewitched.   I liked Samantha, but Darrin and Endora annoyed the hell out of me.

Quote from: brian on July 08, 2020, 07:35:34 pm

I bought all those things new when I moved from Australia 10 years ago. I think they will outlive me. I do not like the mop, it is hard to wring out but I only mop floors 2 or 3 times per year. I do need a new straw broom for the garden, they tend to wear out.

Truth be told, the ones I had were not new.  When I moved out,  my mom used the opportunity to get new stuff, and I took her used stuff.  LOL  That worked for me.  My small apartment I didn't need new stuff, and mom's larger house would benefit from new stuff, so it was a good solution.  I have no idea how long mom had owned it before giving it to me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 10, 2020, 10:17:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2020, 10:32:09 am

Truth be told, I was never that big into Bewitched.   I liked Samantha, but Darrin and Endora annoyed the hell out of me.

I loved Bewitched. Back when it was still on in primetime, it was a big issue in my family for a while. It was on at, like, 8 p.m. and my dad was really adamant that my brother and I had to go to bed by 8. So I was always really upset (if only they'd had DVR -- problem solved!). Finally even my grandmother suggested to my dad (her SIL) that maybe he could just let me watch it. So finally, he did.

What I didn't realize at the time was that Bewitched is a perfect allegory for pre-feminist marriage, and not just because Darren has a career and Samantha's a housewife. (The first episode was in 1964, the year after Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique was published.) Darren is head of the household and makes the rules. In one episode, Samantha has to ask his permission to buy a new coat and he refuses for some reason. (That episode is also interesting from our perspective: After he refuses the coat, Endora casts a spell making him extremely stingy. At one point, he goes into the office and is horrified to find his secretary wastefully using just one side of pieces of scratch paper when she could write on the backs. Now it would be the other way around!)

Most telling, Samantha has these great powers but under Dareen's rules was required to keep them under wraps at all times.

That Girl, which I also loved, started a couple of years later, running immediately after Bewitched. It was very feminist. So the two shows were like "before" and "after" bookends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2020, 03:30:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Weather here in NJ has been crazy yesterday and today.

Yesterday we spent the day being pounded by Tropical Storm Fay.  The rains started around 10:00 in the morning, and kept on for about 10 hours or so.  The coastal areas suffered flooding.

This morning things seemed calmer, it was partly cloudy.  Then, about 90 minutes ago, it got dark and heavy rains pounded us, and we had thunder and lightning.  Then it stopped for about 15 minutes, and then a new storm happened, and then it stopped, and then just a few minutes ago, it happened again.  Now, we have sun.

I went to a friend's new townhouse today.  My former supervisor (but still my coworker) and her twin 6 year-old girls have been living with her mother and younger brother in their townhouse.  It was cramped, and she needed more space for both her and the girls.  I was talking with her on the phone Friday (yesterday), and she told me that they've officially moved into their own place, and I know what she went through to get this townhouse.  She worked with multiple programs in the state to get all the first homeowner benefits and deals that she could, and she visited multiple homes for them.  Finally, her bid was accepted and when she closed, it was a big deal because it happened during the whole Covid scare, and it felt like it was never going to happen.   Then there was the drama of finding a moving company to help with the move during the pandemic, and a delay with the girls' beds.

Anyway, I spoke with her on Friday and she tells me that there is an issue with their dining room table, and it won't be delivered until the end of August.  They were making due by eating on the floor, picnic style.  I knew this would get real tired really quickly, so I told her I had a folding banquet table that I was not using, and I was willing to bring it to her today.  She was extremely grateful, and I got to have a quick tour of her new place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2020, 03:53:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 10, 2020, 10:17:29 am

I loved Bewitched. Back when it was still on in primetime, it was a big issue in my family for a while. It was on at, like, 8 p.m. and my dad was really adamant that my brother and I had to go to bed by 8. So I was always really upset (if only they'd had DVR -- problem solved!). Finally even my grandmother suggested to my dad (her SIL) that maybe he could just let me watch it. So finally, he did.

What I didn't realize at the time was that Bewitched is a perfect allegory for pre-feminist marriage, and not just because Darren has a career and Samantha's a housewife. (The first episode was in 1964, the year after Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique was published.) Darren is head of the household and makes the rules. In one episode, Samantha has to ask his permission to buy a new coat and he refuses for some reason. (That episode is also interesting from our perspective: After he refuses the coat, Endora casts a spell making him extremely stingy. At one point, he goes into the office and is horrified to find his secretary wastefully using just one side of pieces of scratch paper when she could write on the backs. Now it would be the other way around!)

Most telling, Samantha has these great powers but under Dareen's rules was required to keep them under wraps at all times.

As a kid I 'got' that this was how households were expected to run, but it just seemed so wrong to me.  Darrin always had to be right, and be in charge.  As for Endora, I didn't like her attitude that Darrin was beneath her.

I do remember an episode later in the show's run, when Tabitha was around.  Darrin had wondered aloud if it would be better for Samantha to go public about being a witch, and she used her powers to give him a dream to show him what could happen, and he wok up and decided that it should stay secret.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 10, 2020, 10:17:29 am

That Girl, which I also loved, started a couple of years later, running immediately after Bewitched. It was very feminist. So the two shows were like "before" and "after" bookends.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 11, 2020, 03:58:44 pm

I'll always remember one episode where Endora told Samantha that the closest Samantha would ever get to Bermuda was an onion.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 12, 2020, 01:50:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2020, 03:53:41 pm

Hilarious!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 12, 2020, 01:51:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 11, 2020, 03:53:41 pm

As a kid I 'got' that this was how households were expected to run, but it just seemed so wrong to me.  Darrin always had to be right, and be in charge.  As for Endora, I didn't like her attitude that Darrin was beneath her.

It seemed wrong to me, too. My own family wasn't quite that rigidly traditional. As for Endora, I think she's just kind of the stereotype bitchy MIL who won't mind her own business -- except in this case she has powers.

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That is hilarious. I wouldn't have remembered the opening scenes on my own but watching that I can see that it's an exact recreation of it, shot for shot -- the mannequin winking, the hair messing, literally every single shot -- except with some goofy stuff thrown in.

I'm not the hugest fan of that show in general, but when it comes to musical satire, I tell you, between that and "Ding Fries Are Done," it's genius.




 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 12, 2020, 05:18:18 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 12, 2020, 01:50:31 pm

Hilarious!

Quote from: serious crayons on July 12, 2020, 01:51:07 pm

That is hilarious. I wouldn't have remembered the opening scenes on my own but watching that I can see that it's an exact recreation of it, shot for shot -- the mannequin winking, the hair messing, literally every single shot -- except with some goofy stuff thrown in.

I'm not the hugest fan of that show in general, but when it comes to musical satire, I tell you, between that and "Ding Fries Are Done," it's genius.

I'm glad you both liked it!    Family Guy appeals to my sense of the absurd.  The things they do on that cartoon just make me laugh.  One of my faves is Bobby McFerrin (Don't Worry, Be Happy) falling down the stairs.

Then, someone edited it to make it last for 12 minutes.  I've never watched the full 12 minutes, but the fact that someone did it wrecked me for a while.

It was just like when someone did a 5 minute loop of the teacher from the Peanuts cartoons talking.  I will admit I watched the 5 minutes of it, laughing, and then made it my ring tone.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 12, 2020, 07:05:30 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 12, 2020, 05:18:18 pm

It was just like when someone did a 5 minute loop of the teacher from the Peanuts cartoons talking.  I will admit I watched the 5 minutes of it, laughing, and then made it my ring tone.

Great idea!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2020, 03:24:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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How is everyone doing?

Well, it's hump day here.   I got through the first two days of work rather easily, and got caught up on everything I needed to.   Today has actually been slow/quiet, so I'm happy about that.  ;D

Have to go out after work and pick up some groceries, and then on Friday I'll get the rest of my order.   This month is a three paycheck month, so a little extra funds in the savings account this month, which is always a bonus.

I'm debating a day trip to the Jersey Shore next month when I'm on Stay-cation again.  Of course, I will have a mask and gloves, and I won't be lounging on the beach with crowds of people, but we'll have to see how things are going at that point.  If the numbers are really spiking again, I won't be going.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2020, 02:44:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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I hope everyone is well and having a good weekend!

My day started with a rude awakening.

Awakened from a deep sleep by my apartment buzzer at 5:00 am (after going to bed at 1:00 am).  Thought it was a dream, then the buzzer rings again.

I quickly get dressed and quietly go downstairs, and see a woman through the windows by the door, I have no idea who she is.

I open the door and she is very apologetic, saying she must've pressed the wrong apartment, she meant to ring apartment #4.  I told her I live in apartment #4.

She says she's looking for Raymond in apt #4, building #30.  I tell her that's the next building down.  She apologizes again and runs off.

Went back to bed, but didn't sleep well, now I'm gonna feel tired the rest of the day.

Have a social distance gathering to attend this evening, at some friends' backyard.  I'm bringing a platter of fruit, with some fluff and cool whip mixed together as one dip, and some Nutella and cool whip mixed for another dip.   I included some pound cake that I'll cut into large chunks to dip as well.

I also got a bunch of wooden skewers so people can pick up the fruit, and can toss it and use another to get more fruit, if they choose to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 18, 2020, 06:31:22 pm

Don't you have a system where you can talk to the person from your own apartment?

Do you have to go down the stairs every time someone rings your bell?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 18, 2020, 07:51:02 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 18, 2020, 06:31:22 pm

Don't you have a system where you can talk to the person from your own apartment?

Do you have to go down the stairs every time someone rings your bell?

I wondered at this also. My sister lives on the 8th floor of her unit block. When the buzzer goes in her kitchen, I jump out of my skin. I only buzz her when I first arrive from the airport and she knows it will be me. Then she gives me a fob for the door while I stay with her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 19, 2020, 09:52:45 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 18, 2020, 02:44:05 pm

Have a social distance gathering to attend this evening, at some friends' backyard.  I'm bringing a platter of fruit, with some fluff and cool whip mixed together as one dip, and some Nutella and cool whip mixed for another dip.   I included some pound cake that I'll cut into large chunks to dip as well.

I also got a bunch of wooden skewers so people can pick up the fruit, and can toss it and use another to get more fruit, if they choose to.

Was it fun? What's fluff?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on July 19, 2020, 10:19:06 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 19, 2020, 09:52:45 am

Was it fun? What's fluff?

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 19, 2020, 11:33:19 am

Thanks, Paul! I guess I've probably heard of it but never seen it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2020, 05:52:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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we have a triple H day here in NJ - hazy, hot, humid.  In other words, typical NJ summer day.  blech.

Quote from: Sason on July 18, 2020, 06:31:22 pm

Don't you have a system where you can talk to the person from your own apartment?

Do you have to go down the stairs every time someone rings your bell?

Quote from: brian on July 18, 2020, 07:51:02 pm

I wondered at this also. My sister lives on the 8th floor of her unit block. When the buzzer goes in her kitchen, I jump out of my skin. I only buzz her when I first arrive from the airport and she knows it will be me. Then she gives me a fob for the door while I stay with her.

Hello Sonja and Brian.  Unfortunately, this building doesn't have one of those systems, but I believe I read a note somewhere that we are supposed to get one, but with the virus going on, God only knows when it will really happen.

I'm guessing that they (property management) feel it's not necessary here, because it's a garden apartment building, that is only two stories tall.  The people on the first floor only have to go down 4 small steps to reach the door to the building, and us on the second floor have just a small flight of about 12 steps or so, so it's not a big deal to go downstairs and let someone in.

Usually my friends will call or text before they come over, so I generally only get unexpected 'buzzes' when a delivery is made.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 19, 2020, 09:52:45 am

Was it fun? What's fluff?

Quote from: southendmd on July 19, 2020, 10:19:06 am

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Quote from: serious crayons on July 19, 2020, 11:33:19 am

Thanks, Paul! I guess I've probably heard of it but never seen it.

Hello Katy and Paul, and thanks for the pic to explain.

Katy, it was fun.  I hadn't see my friends face to face since maybe April, so being able to see them and catch up.  There were 5 of us in the yard just sitting on the patio and enjoying each other's company and some snacks.

Fluff is a marshmallow spread.  You may have heard of a sandwich called the "fluffernutter".  It's white bread with peanut butter and fluff spread on it.

As you would imagine, fluff is very sticky and sweet.  Nutella is very thick and sweet.  By mixing them both with cool whip, it lightens up the Nutella, it makes the Fluff less sticky, and it cuts down the sweetness on both of them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 19, 2020, 07:03:18 pm

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I hadn't see my friends face to face since maybe April

Did you see them face to face, or upper half of face to upper half of face?


Thanks for the fluff info!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 19, 2020, 07:44:38 pm

Quote from: southendmd on July 19, 2020, 10:19:06 am

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When I was a kid, there were commercials that mentioned "fluffer-nutters," sandwiches of peanut butter and marshmallow. I don't remember if it was an ad for peanut butter or marshmallow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 20, 2020, 11:01:52 am

I don't remember that one.

I do remember the ones where a guy carrying peanut butter and a guy carrying chocolate crash into each other and discover a delightful new combination!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 20, 2020, 01:23:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 10, 2020, 10:17:29 am

I loved Bewitched. Back when it was still on in primetime, it was a big issue in my family for a while. It was on at, like, 8 p.m. and my dad was really adamant that my brother and I had to go to bed by 8. So I was always really upset (if only they'd had DVR -- problem solved!). Finally even my grandmother suggested to my dad (her SIL) that maybe he could just let me watch it. So finally, he did.

Oh, yeah, I guess I never got around to mentioning that at first Bewitched! was on after my bedtime, too, but I was able to lie in bed and listen to it.

And yet, somehow, I always remembered the Halloween Candy episode.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 20, 2020, 02:33:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2020, 05:52:59 pm

Hello Sonja and Brian.  Unfortunately, this building doesn't have one of those systems, but I believe I read a note somewhere that we are supposed to get one, but with the virus going on, God only knows when it will really happen.

I'm guessing that they (property management) feel it's not necessary here, because it's a garden apartment building, that is only two stories tall.  The people on the first floor only have to go down 4 small steps to reach the door to the building, and us on the second floor have just a small flight of about 12 steps or so, so it's not a big deal to go downstairs and let someone in.

Usually my friends will call or text before they come over, so I generally only get unexpected 'buzzes' when a delivery is made.

I see. It seems very awkward and unpractical to me that you actually have to be decently dressed and leave your home in order to find out who's buzzing you. Like that night you told about.

I hope they change your system soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on July 20, 2020, 04:27:01 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 20, 2020, 02:33:21 pm

I see. It seems very awkward and unpractical to me that you actually have to be decently dressed and leave your home in order to find out who's buzzing you. Like that night you told about.

I hope they change your system soon.

Yes, I am thankful my house is L-shaped and, on the rare occasions the front door bell rings, I can lookout my bedroom window and see who is at the door.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 20, 2020, 05:16:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 20, 2020, 01:23:29 pm

Oh, yeah, I guess I never got around to mentioning that at first Bewitched! was on after my bedtime, too, but I was able to lie in bed and listen to it.

And yet, somehow, I always remembered the Halloween Candy episode.  ???

I just remember the episode where Darren refused the coat and became a cheapskate, for some reason. That episode also featured the Stephens having one of McMann & Tate's clients for dinner and Darren asking Samantha what she'd be serving. Chicken, she said. "Chicken?!!" said Darren, still in cheapskate mode. "Can't you serve something more economical, like veal?" Their relative prices were opposites back then, I guess. Plus apparently nobody refused veal to eat on moral grounds in them days.

I think I must have watched that episode in relatively recent years and remembered it because of all the anachronisms. Maybe that's where I developed my theory of "Bewitched as Feminist Allegory."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 20, 2020, 05:21:42 pm

I only recall a few bits of That Girl, too. But one comes back to me every time I use the word "muggy," which I did just the other day (it was hot and muggy here).

Ann got mugged in Central Park -- a guy grabbed her purse. Back in her apartment she told Donald about it. Suddenly, her father stopped in unexpectedly. As they were ushering him into the apartment, she said, "Donald was just talking about how muggy it is outside, and I said, don't mention it!"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2020, 11:53:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Gosh, I've been away from my blog for some time!   Not good!

Work went well last week, and it was actually on the slow side, so while I was signed on to my laptop, I gave the kitchen and bathroom a complete cleaning. 

Saw my two brothers for lunch today (Sunday) and we spent about 2 hours catching up and laughing, so that was good.

The next two weeks will be on the busy side for me, as I have my month-end reports to start working on, which will be due by August 5th by noon, so that must be my focus.

Other than that, it's the same old-same old here.    I do have another 'stay-cation' planned for August, so there's that to look forward to.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 29, 2020, 08:17:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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had to do to the doctor's office on Tuesday.  I gave myself an ear infection.  ::)   At one point my ear canal was itchy, and I scratched it with a pen cap, and apparently cut my ear canal, and caused an infection.

Lesson learned.

Just passed 8:15, and the sun is going down.  ;D  Nice to see the darkness coming back to night time.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 30, 2020, 10:10:30 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 29, 2020, 08:17:12 pm

Just passed 8:15, and the sun is going down.  ;D  Nice to see the darkness coming back to night time.  :)

I find it horrible! Well, I don't mind the sun rising later in the morning and not shining in my eyes at 5 a.m. But I get depressed as I see the sun setting noticeably earlier. I used to be able to sit out on the patio reading until 10 and now it's more like 9.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 30, 2020, 05:15:35 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 30, 2020, 10:10:30 am

I find it horrible! Well, I don't mind the sun rising later in the morning and not shining in my eyes at 5 a.m. But I get depressed as I see the sun setting noticeably earlier. I used to be able to sit out on the patio reading until 10 and now it's more like 9.

I'm with you there, I think hunnerd percent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on July 31, 2020, 07:11:34 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 30, 2020, 10:10:30 am

I find it horrible! Well, I don't mind the sun rising later in the morning and not shining in my eyes at 5 a.m. But I get depressed as I see the sun setting noticeably earlier. I used to be able to sit out on the patio reading until 10 and now it's more like 9.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 30, 2020, 05:15:35 pm

I'm with you there, I think hunnerd percent.

Make that three of us! I also noticed it's already halfway dark at 9:30PM and I hate it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 31, 2020, 09:31:59 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 31, 2020, 07:11:34 am

Make that three of us! I also noticed it's already halfway dark at 9:30PM and I hate it!  :laugh:

Our other holiday's evil twin: Shorterdays.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2020, 04:27:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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TGIF to you all!   *looks at clock*  just a few minutes left to the work day, and then I can shut down for the weekend.  ;D

We got word today that we will no longer be reporting to work in September as originally planned, but rather waiting until January of 2021.

No major plans for the weekend, so I can just chill out, which is always good.  This evening is grocery pick up time, so I'll have to make sure I have my mask handy.

I was going to say "remembering Rich today", but I remember him daily.

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 29, 2020, 08:17:12 pm

Just passed 8:15, and the sun is going down.  ;D  Nice to see the darkness coming back to night time.  :)

Quote from: serious crayons on July 30, 2020, 10:10:30 am

I find it horrible! Well, I don't mind the sun rising later in the morning and not shining in my eyes at 5 a.m. But I get depressed as I see the sun setting noticeably earlier. I used to be able to sit out on the patio reading until 10 and now it's more like 9.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 30, 2020, 05:15:35 pm

I'm with you there, I think hunnerd percent.

Quote from: Penthesilea on July 31, 2020, 07:11:34 am

Make that three of us! I also noticed it's already halfway dark at 9:30PM and I hate it!  :laugh:

Quote from: serious crayons on July 31, 2020, 09:31:59 am

Our other holiday's evil twin: Shorterdays.  :-\

I like it when it gets darker.  LOL   I think that perhaps I shouldn't have been raised in the Catholic religion, but rather the Wiccan religion.

I enjoy marking the time through the year, and the Wiccan religion has all of its holidays on what I call 'seasonal marks'.



Yule: Celebrated at the Winter Solstice, Yule is the celebration of the Goddess giving birth to the God.

Imbolc: Celebrated on February 2, it is the time when the first plantings of spring crops occur. It is also considered to be a time of spiritual cleansing and renewal of vows.

Ostara: Celebrated at the Spring Equinox in March, this sabbat represents a new beginning partly because it marks the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. It also marks the union of the God and Goddess and therefore symbolizes fertility.

Beltane: Celebrated on May 1, it represents the end of the planting season and the beginning of harvesting. It also represents fertility, as the celebration often involves loosened rules for fidelity.

Litha: Celebrated at the Summer Solstice, this sabbat represents the peak of the God's strength. It may involve lighting large bonfires to ward off evil spirits.

Lughnasadh: Celebrated on August 1, this is a time when the Goddess turns over control to the God. It is a time of feasts and craft festivals.

Mabon: Celebrated at the Autumn Equinox, Mabon represents the balance between light and dark, as it is the day that nights start becoming longer than days. It is officially the Pagan day of Thanksgiving.

Samhain: Celebrated on Halloween, Samhain means the end of summer and the beginning of winter. On this night, the dead are said to be able to communicate with the living in order to be with and celebrate with their families.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 01, 2020, 06:59:55 pm

Hmm ... interesting that this pagan post appeared on page ... 1666!! Dah dah daaahhhhh ...  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 01, 2020, 09:19:02 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 01, 2020, 06:59:55 pm

Hmm ... interesting that this pagan post appeared on page ... 1666!! Dah dah daaahhhhh ...  :o

Does this mean this blog has slipped into ... The Twilight Zone?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 02, 2020, 10:27:23 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 01, 2020, 09:19:02 pm

Does this mean this blog has slipped into ... The Twilight Zone?

You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead - your next stop, Chuck's Wiccan holidays ....!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 02, 2020, 06:18:15 pm

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Weekends pass too quickly!

LOL

Sunday evening here, and the laundry is done, dinner has been prepared, and the bed is made.  ;D  Now I can relax for the rest of the day.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 01, 2020, 06:59:55 pm

Hmm ... interesting that this pagan post appeared on page ... 1666!! Dah dah daaahhhhh ...  :o

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Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 01, 2020, 09:19:02 pm

Does this mean this blog has slipped into ... The Twilight Zone?

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Quote from: serious crayons on August 02, 2020, 10:27:23 am

You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead - your next stop, Chuck's Wiccan holidays ....!

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2020, 07:44:02 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2020, 04:27:48 pm

I like it when it gets darker.  LOL   I think that perhaps I shouldn't have been raised in the Catholic religion, but rather the Wiccan religion.

I enjoy marking the time through the year, and the Wiccan religion has all of its holidays on what I call 'seasonal marks'.
...

Lughnasadh: Celebrated on August 1, this is a time when the Goddess turns over control to the God. It is a time of feasts and craft festivals.

I'm with you, Chuck. I enjoy the darker mornings when I can sleep in until, 6:30 am or so! And the evenings are so much nicer without the sun blaring down until halfway into the night! I am a closet Wiccan too. I am a Scot, after all!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 02, 2020, 11:53:46 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2020, 04:27:48 pm

Lughnasadh: Celebrated on August 1, this is a time when the Goddess turns over control to the God. It is a time of feasts and craft festivals.

I guess we all sorta missed that one, didn't we?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:46:12 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2020, 07:44:02 pm

I'm with you, Chuck. I enjoy the darker mornings when I can sleep in until, 6:30 am or so! And the evenings are so much nicer without the sun blaring down until halfway into the night! I am a closet Wiccan too. I am a Scot, after all!

Interesting -- Scotland currently has earlier sunrises and later sunsets than places the rest of us live, except of course Sonja. I got curious, so I searched sunrise sunset times in Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Denver, New Jersey, Stockholm, Berlin and Munich (sorry, Chrissi, I'm never clear on where you live in Germany relative to big cities), Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The sun sets and rises at most cities in the United States at roughly the same time, give or take 20-30 minutes. Denver and Philadelphia are only one minute apart. The eastern U.S. cities are, as you would expect, roughly the same in terms of overall daylight, though of course the actual times vary not just because of latitude differences but because of where in the time zone the city is located. The sun rises at about the same time in Denver and Minneapolis, but it sets later in Denver, for some reason.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are outliers -- the sun rises half an hour earlier and sets 45 minutes later than in Minneapolis. Here I thought I was going to have to move to Denver, but I guess now it's Edinburgh -- when they'll let me in. And of course Stockholm has even longer days -- in summer.

I'd have to return here for winters -- on Dec. 21, Edinburgh's sunset is at 3:40 p.m and Stockholm's at 2:48!  :o

I didn't realize, until someone pointed it out to me a couple of years ago, that most of Europe is at a higher latitude than the United States but has mostly warmer winters because of ocean currents rather than distance from the sun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:47:06 am

Oops! I just realized I forgot to check New Zealand. But that would really confuse me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:51:50 am

One of the reasons this is a big deal to me is that I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. I first noticed in college that I got depressed in winter. To the extent I connected it with the season, I assumed it had to do with cold. Nobody was talking about SAD back then.

Then I moved to New Orleans and never even thought about it or noticed it. Again, I might have thought the nice winter temperatures were the reason the depression wasn't hitting me. But by the time I came back to Minnesota, SAD was a pretty familiar concept and I realized that was probably a factor. I noticed if I went outside in early afternoon on a really sunny day I'd immediately feel better, even if it was cold and I was inside my car (under the moon roof).


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 03, 2020, 01:59:19 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:46:12 am

Interesting -- Scotland currently has earlier sunrises and later sunsets than places the rest of us live, except of course Sonja.

Actually, where Sonja lives is about the same latitude as Scotland

Quote from: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:51:50 am

One of the reasons this is a big deal to me is that I have Seasonal Affective Disorder.

. 

Have you ever tried a light box?  Or a visor thingie?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 03, 2020, 03:01:10 pm

Dunedin is almost 46'S and Minneapolis is almost 45'N so I guess sunrise and sunset are not that much different except being opposite times of the year.
Minneapolis will have much more extreme temperatures being so far from the ocean.
The hardest thing I found when I moved here from Sydney was how low the sun was in the sky all day from May to August. Probably made worse because the city is so hilly. There were several accidents on the motorway a few mornings ago blamed on sun strike. I have transitional lenses and I find weeding hard as I look at the ground then up level and the sun is right in my face making my glasses go dark.I generally go to bed about 9 or 9.30pm and am up between 6 and 6.30am so in summer it seems I never see the dark which really upsets seems to upset my body.
Sunrise today is at 7.53am and sunset 5.35pm In Mid winter it is 8.20am and 4.59 pm Mid Summer (DLS) 5.43am and 9.28pm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 03:19:08 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 03, 2020, 01:59:19 pm

Have you ever tried a light box?  Or a visor thingie?

I got one of those light things for free and my desk needed additional illumination, so I figured I might as well kill two birds with one lightbox.

I didn't notice any big difference. Though I have had people tell me they've worked for them. But then, placebos work, too.

Sunshine noticeably works and very quickly, even through a windshield. At least for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 03, 2020, 09:43:28 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 02, 2020, 07:44:02 pm

I'm with you, Chuck. I enjoy the darker mornings when I can sleep in until, 6:30 am or so! And the evenings are so much nicer without the sun blaring down until halfway into the night! I am a closet Wiccan too. I am a Scot, after all!

You mean like the witches of North Berwick?  ;D

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Berwick_witch_trials (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Berwick_witch_trials)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2020, 09:11:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends.


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Happy Hump day to you all!

;D

I have another staycation coming up in two weeks, I'm looking forward to them.  ;D  It will be nice to not have to wake up for work.


I had the maintenance man at my apartment today.   In my bedroom I have two closets, and they have the bi-fold door that look like this.

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The bracket in the bottom right corner was coming loose, and any time I opened the door, it would come off of the track at the top.   In addition to this, in my bathroom, my shower has a window on it.  The grout that meets where  tiles on the window match up to the tiles on the wall was cracked, and I was able to push them into the wall.  I wasn't sure if water was getting behind them, so I had the maintenance man fix it before it caused bad damage.

Managed to get through the hurricane with no major issues.  Power flickered on and off a few times, but it never went off completely, so I consider myself lucky.  There are people who are without power and may not have it restored until Sunday!

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 05, 2020, 09:21:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:51:50 am

One of the reasons this is a big deal to me is that I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. I first noticed in college that I got depressed in winter. To the extent I connected it with the season, I assumed it had to do with cold. Nobody was talking about SAD back then.

Then I moved to New Orleans and never even thought about it or noticed it. Again, I might have thought the nice winter temperatures were the reason the depression wasn't hitting me. But by the time I came back to Minnesota, SAD was a pretty familiar concept and I realized that was probably a factor. I noticed if I went outside in early afternoon on a really sunny day I'd immediately feel better, even if it was cold and I was inside my car (under the moon roof).

Quote from: southendmd on August 03, 2020, 01:59:19 pm

Have you ever tried a light box?  Or a visor thingie?

I must be honest, I don't get how those work.   I mean, I get that they provide light, but I thought that part of SAD was that is was caused by the lack of natural sunlight, so how does a light box help since it's artificial light?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 06, 2020, 08:09:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 05, 2020, 09:21:10 pm

I must be honest, I don't get how those work.   I mean, I get that they provide light, but I thought that part of SAD was that is was caused by the lack of natural sunlight, so how does a light box help since it's artificial light?

Apparently the brain doesn't care if it's natural or artificial.  It just has to be bright, typically 10,000 lux (which is very bright).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 06, 2020, 09:43:00 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 06, 2020, 08:09:40 am

Apparently the brain doesn't care if it's natural or artificial.  It just has to be bright, typically 10,000 lux (which is very bright).

Mine wasn't all that bright, so my brain spotted it as an impostor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2020, 01:51:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is having a good weekend!

Work for this week has been mixed, a few busy days, and a few slower ones, which is good, gives me a chance to breathe.

Had the maintenance man here twice this week, he was here on Wednesday fixing an issue with my bedroom closet door, and a crack in the grout in my shower.  Then, on Thursday my A/C unit started to leak water, so he had to come back on Friday and fix that for me.

Today is just a day to chill out, except when I do a work out.  Tomorrow is laundry.

After next week, I have another 'staycation' scheduled.  I had originally planned to do a day trip to the Jersey Shore, but given the way the cases of Covid are spiking, and the fact that a number of attractions are closed, I decided against it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 08, 2020, 01:53:40 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 06, 2020, 08:09:40 am

Apparently the brain doesn't care if it's natural or artificial.  It just has to be bright, typically 10,000 lux (which is very bright).

Quote from: serious crayons on August 06, 2020, 09:43:00 am

Mine wasn't all that bright, so my brain spotted it as an impostor.

Thanks for the info, BBP!  Katy, perhaps you need a stronger light box.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 08, 2020, 02:24:19 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 03, 2020, 09:43:28 pm

You mean like the witches of North Berwick?  ;D

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Berwick_witch_trials (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Berwick_witch_trials)

Thanks for the link. It appears that those "witches" were Danish.

I haven't really studied witchcraft or Wicca, but I have read a book Scottish Witchcraft: The History and Magick of the Picts. It is not a religion but has some spiritual elements. Much of the book talks about being self-reliant, being able to "read" the weather, path finding, using fire, tools, how to snare a rabbit, etc. The properties of various herbs, trees and plants.  Astronomy. It also covers amulets and talismen, festivals, songs and dances. Natural living. Pretty tame stuff. No casting spells, evil curses, that kind of thing.               

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 08, 2020, 02:33:58 pm

I always thought this Wiccan former NPR reporter, the late Margot Adler, sounded interesting

https://www.wnpr.org/post/margot-adler-being-wiccan-and-npr-discrimination (https://www.wnpr.org/post/margot-adler-being-wiccan-and-npr-discrimination)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2020, 10:28:41 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is doing well!

Let's see......what's up in the life of Chuck?


I don't recall if I mentioned this here or not, but work has issued a statement that we will not be returning to the office until the beginning of 2021.  I admit to having mixed-feelings about this.  I find that I'm an even mix of introvert/extrovert.  While I do miss the daily conversations with my coworkers, I find I have no problem staying in the apartment without contact with anyone.

That's not to say I've become a hermit.  I have been out to visit with friends, we've done the whole "social distance" meeting thing.  Not long ago I went to some friends' home, and we spent time catching up in the backyard, each over 6 feet away from each other.  If for some reason we needed to get closer, we put on a mask.

Next week I'm on vacation, and I had intended to spend one day down at the Jersey Shore.   Truth be told, I'm not a big shore person.  My parents, however, go every year, and I felt bad that they wouldn't be going this year, so I planned on going to the boardwalk, donning a mask,  walking around a bit, and then going to the sweet shoppe to get them some of the salt-water taffy and fudge they both like.  However, with the spike in numbers of Covid cases, I had some serious doubts as to whether or not to go.  I found out my decision had been made for me by the sweet shoppe, which had closed due to CV, and that took the last reason away to go, so I'm just relaxing at home next week.

I do have plans to meet up with a friend at one point to do a social distance gathering, perhaps a meal, on her large front porch.


Mom and Dad are still doing well.  With the both of them staying home, they are getting multiple things done around the house.   Dad likes to keep busy, and mom wants to keep an eye on dad (LOL) so they've actually been doing some home repairs/improvement.   The basement is concrete, and some of the areas have small cracks or holes, so they've been patching the holes up, and they've repainted the basement, put up some shelving, and even worked on the entrance way to the basement from the backyard, doing small repairs and repainting it.

Chris is still at work, but his office building is now open, so employees are coming back.  Chris has a supply of masks, and has been in touch with the HR department regarding some of the guards who work under him.  Two of them apparently were traveling, and were ready to come back to work.  Chris told them not until they self-isolated for 14 days.

Michael is ok, as is my SiL Michelle, niece Shana, her boyfriend Derek, and Trenton.    It's still a worry, as Michelle, Shana and Trent all have asthma, so they need to be extra careful.

Caution is my rule of thumb.  I wear a mask when I have to go somewhere.  I also carry hand sanitizer with me, and use it often.  I get that we're all tired of this, but there's no reason to be careless at this point.   I've made it this long without catching anything, I intend to keep it that way.

Tomorrow is payday, and once bills are taken care of, I should have a good amount extra, and I'm debating going out next week and getting a dash cam for the Santa Fe.   I've been watching car crash videos on YouTube, and it makes me realize how many times an accident can happen and the wrong person is blamed.  Also, in more than a few of those videos, the person who caused the accident tries to drive off.  At least the video catches the license plate of the car, so they can be caught.

Side benefit, I think watching those videos makes me a more alert driver.  I'm not paranoid, but I see myself keeping a farther distance from other cars now, making sure I'm not speeding, and looking all around at intersections.

I've been trying to support local stores at this time.  Instead of ordering a meal from a chain place, I'll order from a local restaurant.  Last week I went to Holstein's in Bloomfield (the filming location of the famous last scene of the Sopranos) and got a bunch of candy there from their counter.  I gave it to mom and dad, kind of a way to make up for the fact they won't get their salt-water taffy and fudge.  Holstein's is a local diner that has some booths and counter with stools.  Across from the counter they have one of those large glass display cases where they sell homemade candy by the pound.

I'm debating going to a local bookstore and getting some books on crossword puzzles.  I used to enjoy doing them, and it would be good to get back into them again, and support a local store at the same time.

Haven't made any real big purchases lately, but I did expand my CD collection by adding 4 CDs by Pentatonix.  I've always liked them, but never purchased their CDs, I don't know why, but now I've rectified that.  LOL

Speaking of music, almost all of my vinyl records are now gone.  They had been stored at my parents' place since I moved out.  They were in the basement, and they wanted them gone, and I don't blame them.  LOL  Getting them 'gone' was a chore as I could't find anyone that wanted them.  I tried a few stores that purchased used vinyl, but 95% of my collection was 80s dance/freestyle, and there is just no market for that, so no one wanted them.  I didn't want to throw them out, as I wanted to try and find a way that they could be recycled.  Dad found someone who was able to dispose of them, and now they are gone, with the exception of my Madonna vinyl.   

We also managed to get rid of all my old VHS cassettes.

Skies are grey here in NJ, and I'm hoping we have a great thunder storm, and it breaks the heat wave we've had going here.


That's pretty much all I have going on at the moment!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2020, 12:14:55 pm

How did you get rid of your VHS cassettes? Only way I would know is to donate them to a thrift shop. The last time I was in the store they had a huge section of VHS tapes, and also CDs and DVDs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 13, 2020, 02:32:07 pm

That was great to catch up with Chuck's World, thank you, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 13, 2020, 03:41:25 pm

What's the difference between a shop and a shoppe?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2020, 03:49:00 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 13, 2020, 03:41:25 pm

What's the difference between a shop and a shoppe?

There isn't a difference.   "Shoppe" is an older spelling of the word.....but some places have 'shoppe' in their name, perhaps for nostalgia, and this particular store uses that spelling, so that's why I used it.  A business may use it like this:


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It's similar to 'old' and 'olde', especially with the phrase "Ye Olde" which I'm not sure even existed, businesses may use the to try to appear "quaint". 


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Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2020, 12:14:55 pm

How did you get rid of your VHS cassettes? Only way I would know is to donate them to a thrift shop. The last time I was in the store they had a huge section of VHS tapes, and also CDs and DVDs.

Hello Jeff.  To be honest, my dad was the one who told me he 'found someone', but didn't get into specifics.  I suspect he just tossed them out a little at a time.  LOL   I did't have anything special on any of the tapes, so I wouldn't have been upset.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 13, 2020, 02:32:07 pm

That was great to catch up with Chuck's World, thank you, friend!

Hello FRiend Lee!   Good to see you here!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 13, 2020, 03:51:52 pm

Ah, I see. Thanks Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 13, 2020, 04:30:48 pm

We do not use the word 'candy'. We would say sweets or lollies. I think 'sweets' is from the UK but many of us might use the term.
I never buy them, I do buy chocolate at the supermarket, so I would never be interested in entering an 'olde sweet shoppe'.
I have small bag of sweets in the glove box of my car (just in case on a long trip) but it must be as old as the car - 10 years  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2020, 05:38:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2020, 03:49:00 pm

There isn't a difference.   "Shoppe" is an older spelling of the word.....but some places have 'shoppe' in their name, perhaps for nostalgia, and this particular store uses that spelling, so that's why I used it.  A business may use it like this:

It's similar to 'old' and 'olde', especially with the phrase "Ye Olde" which I'm not sure even existed, businesses may use the to try to appear "quaint". 

They think they can charge more if it's an Olde Shoppe.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 13, 2020, 07:11:47 pm

Lovely to get caught up on what’s happening with you Chuck.

Like you and Jeff, I don’t see myself being back physically at work before 2021.

Even when we do return, the
Scottish Government, who I work for are obviously being incredibly cautious and sticking to their own rules and guidance, and they have said they are working on the basis of 25% capacity. There are 50  Workspaces in our office so 12 a day suggests well be in at the very most, twice a week.

I have a laptop, and smart phone (which has a divert from my office no) work chair, a keyboard and mouse, a laptop riser and this week I got a monitor delivered so I can go dual screen when I want so im pretty comfortable in terms of set up... we don’t have a dedicated office space in the house so it gets put away every night but it’s fine it doesn’t take too long to do that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2020, 07:22:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 13, 2020, 05:38:08 pm

They think they can charge more if it's an Olde Shoppe.  ;D

Same great taste, pay extra for the nostalgia!   :laugh:

Quote from: brian on August 13, 2020, 04:30:48 pm

We do not use the word 'candy'. We would say sweets or lollies. I think 'sweets' is from the UK but many of us might use the term.  I never buy them, I do buy chocolate at the supermarket, so I would never be interested in entering an 'olde sweet shoppe'.  I have small bag of sweets in the glove box of my car (just in case on a long trip) but it must be as old as the car - 10 years  ;D

Some people do call them 'sweets' here, but candy seems to be the 'catch all' term that people use.

The difference with supermarket and sweet shoppe candy is that the supermarket tends to be brand name stuff (Hershey's or Cadbury) while sweet shoppe is homemade on the premises.  Also, if you buy a box of chocolates, it tends to be a box of different chocolates.  With a sweet shoppe, you can hand pick the chocolates in your box, all the same, or just a few favorites, and none that you don't like.  Most of the shoppes will have a case like this, and you just instruct the person behind the counter with what flavors you want.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 13, 2020, 07:31:34 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 13, 2020, 07:11:47 pm

Lovely to get caught up on what’s happening with you Chuck.

Like you and Jeff, I don’t see myself being back physically at work before 2021.

Even when we do return, the Scottish Government, who I work for are obviously being incredibly cautious and sticking to their own rules and guidance, and they have said they are working on the basis of 25% capacity. There are 50  Workspaces in our office so 12 a day suggests well be in at the very most, twice a week.

I have a laptop, and smart phone (which has a divert from my office no) work chair, a keyboard and mouse, a laptop riser and this week I got a monitor delivered so I can go dual screen when I want so im pretty comfortable in terms of set up... we don’t have a dedicated office space in the house so it gets put away every night but it’s fine it doesn’t take too long to do that.

yes, I think a lot of people are trying to figure out how to mingle work and home now.   When I first got the notice to work from home, a notice went out that were were only allowed to take laptops home, all other equipment had to remain in the office. 

I spent about a month trying to use just the laptop and it was maddening.  I couldn't take it anymore.  At that point, I was told by my boss' boss that we could order a second monitor for home.  I wasn't going to put that expense on the bank, so I just went into the office, after hours when no one was around, and put on my mask and took home my dual monitors, full-sized keyboard, and mouse.  Once I got all that home, it was much easier to work.

I have everything set up on my coffee table, and I face the TV, so I can have the TV on and watch/listen while working. 

I often have on Dr. Phil, or trashy shows like Maury Povich or Jerry Springer.  I tell people:  "No matter how badly your feeling, you can put on those shows, and see these train wrecks of people, and then feel better."

If I feel the apartment is becoming too cluttered, I'll try to find a show about hoarding, and then I'll clean.  It's a good way to inspire a cleaning streak!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 13, 2020, 07:51:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 13, 2020, 07:22:12 pm

The difference with supermarket and sweet shoppe candy is that the supermarket tends to be brand name stuff (Hershey's or Cadbury) while sweet shoppe is homemade on the premises.  Also, if you buy a box of chocolates, it tends to be a box of different chocolates.  With a sweet shoppe, you can hand pick the chocolates in your box, all the same, or just a few favorites, and none that you don't like.  Most of the shoppes will have a case like this, and you just instruct the person behind the counter with what flavors you want.

We have them especially in tourist towns but I think there is also one in the main street of our city. However I never go into them.
I have 4, sometimes 6, squares of block chocolate every night while watching TV after dinner. I try but cannot resist. I was told dark chocolate was better for my stomach but it is too bitter at that time of night. I vary between mint, orange and raspberry.
Yesterday our coffee group went to a cafe where I had not been for 4 years. They did not have a good choice of cakes. I bought a chocolate and cream slice but it was too rich and I left half of it. My mate had a cheese scone but I am not fond of them. My favourite cafe which is in the hardware/nursery store has orange and date scones but they are often sold out by 11am.
I have stayed home today so just had an apricot slice with my morning coffee. I buy a slab at the supermarket which is about 5" by 41/2 " and cut into six pieces. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 13, 2020, 08:03:43 pm

I am feeling miserable today waiting for the Prime Minister's announcement at 5.30pm. It is sunny but still has not reached 4'C by 11am so not pleasant in the garden. I might make an effort about midday or 1pm.
We are at level 2 which means we can go out but must register at all locations. However no groups of more than 100 and I have tickets for 2 concerts next weekend (22nd & 23rd). Both involve Simon O'Neill. He was born in Dunedin but is a world famous bass singer. He is usually too busy to come and sing in his home town but all his overseas concerts have been cancelled.
If we were to go to level 3 like Auckland, I would rather cut my throat. I never watch TV during the day, only for an hour or 2 after the news at night. 
We do not visit each others homes, the only time I have been into my best mate's home was when I wanted him to take the bandage off my back after a skin cancer removal, I could not reach it.  He has been into mine as we have hiking group planning meetings here twice per year and he has brought me home from the hospital after procedures and sat a while to make sure I was ok. He has a wife but she never socialises.
We meet in cafes and I enjoy concerts and movies and even going to cafes by myself.
I can only garden for a few hours per day when the weather allows. I get bored reading a book.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 14, 2020, 11:54:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!

It's Friday, and pay day!  :)   It's also the start of my "staycation".


I had a really good dinner.  I probably ate too much, but I couldn't help it.  LOL

I'm assuming that you all know what empanadas are.  For those who don't, an empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling, common in Southern European, Latin American, Indonesian and Filipino cultures. The name comes from the Spanish verb empanar, and translates as "enbreaded", that is, wrapped or coated in bread. They are made by folding dough over a filling, which may consist of meat, cheese, corn, or other ingredients, and then cooking the resulting turnover, either by baking or frying.

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Empanadas are usually filed with beef or chicken, cheese, and seasonings.

A new place opened not far from me, called Pizzanada.  They sell various Italian dishes and pizza, and empanada.

I decided to support a local business, and I ordered three empanadas (or is that empanade?) for dinner and dessert.  They do very different fillings.  I had one with cheesesteak, one with buffalo chicken, and the dessert one was filled with cheesecake and nutella.

They were sooooo good.


I will be meeting my friends Tina and Bill for a social distance lunch on Tuesday during "staycation", and I'll be getting some empanadas, so I tried them out tonight to make sure they were good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:26:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 14, 2020, 11:54:49 pm

I decided to support a local business, and I ordered three empanadas (or is that empanade?) for dinner and dessert.  They do very different fillings.  I had one with cheesesteak, one with buffalo chicken, and the dessert one was filled with cheesecake and nutella.

They were sooooo good.

Thanks for the emplanada explanation, I didn't know the name.
Now for your last emplanada: cheesecake and Nutella. One word: blech :P I love the US version of cheesecake and I love Nutella - but together? Ewww. It's just plain wrong and all Americans should be ashamed. Inventing something like that comes close to electing the Big Orange Satan (greetings to Jeff, love it).


Other than that, I always enjoy reading news from Chuck's world. And a big, fat Thank You! :-* for having the idea of BetterMost TBT. Very well done you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:41:21 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 03, 2020, 10:46:12 am

Berlin and Munich (sorry, Chrissi, I'm never clear on where you live in Germany relative to big cities),

I'm closer to France than to any big city.  :laugh:
You may have heard of Heidelberg though, most Americans have. I was born and raised in Heidelberg and later moved about 60 km (37miles) West, into nowhere land. It's in the South-West of Germany.
In terms of Berlin or Munich, I'm closer to Munich however, about 4 hours away.

And Berlin - I've never been there. Yep.
I've been to the end of the world in Canada,
I've seen the arse of many one-horse-towns in Wyoming,
I've flown to Tokio,
ridden the motorbike deep into the hinterlands of Turkey,
travelled by air, land and sea - but never made it to Berlin. ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Kelda on August 15, 2020, 03:44:22 pm

Wow Chrissi! I love Berlin!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 15, 2020, 04:47:15 pm

I have been to Berlin twice, think 3 nights each visit. The first was in 2000 during the Sydney Olympics and my first night (I had arrived by train from Krakow, Poland) I went to Maccas and bought an Aussie Burger.  ???
It had changed a lot when I returned in 2008. That time I stayed in East Berlin not far from a remnant of the Wall. I have a friend in Munich, ex-student, gay. I stayed with one of his ex's and new partner in Berlin. They were two beautiful guys, architects who had renovated a terrace house. I took them out to dinner and the opera - The Magic Flute -  one night. I thought it was wonderful being in the company of two beautiful pieces of humanity  ;D
I liked Potsdam on that visit. However I prefer Munich and Vienna, perhaps because I know my way around them much better. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 16, 2020, 11:37:30 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:41:21 am

I'm closer to France than to any big city.  :laugh:

That must explain why the only time I've been in Germany is on an overnight train from Paris to Prague.

I think that trip preceded my first visit to Washington, DC, so in that sense I'm in the same boat as you and Berlin. I finally did go, though, and have been there a couple of times since. I love it.

I have heard of Heidelberg, though as a typical ignorant American I don't know anything about it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2020, 07:51:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Sunday evening here, and the weekend has been pretty quiet.  ;D  Stayed around the apartment on Saturday, and today was laundry.  I wouldn't have wanted to go out anyway today, it's been grey and rainy all day.

Even the temps are off.  Usually August is about 90 degrees, and today was 70!  Nice and cool, I was able to have the A/C off and keep the windows open all day.

This week is my staycation, and I've got stuff to do almost each day, so far.  LOL

Monday:  Hit the ATM, go to the drug store, and then to a art store for a gift for my niece, her birthday is coming up in a few weeks.
Tuesday:  Social Distance lunch with my friends Tina and Bill
Wednesday:  Social Distance lunch with my cousins and mom, and then shopping in the afternoon to get the dashcam for the car.
Thursday:  So far, nothing.
Friday:  Going to drop the car at the shop, and have them install the camera.

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:26:35 am

Thanks for the emplanada explanation, I didn't know the name.  Now for your last emplanada: cheesecake and Nutella. One word: blech :P I love the US version of cheesecake and I love Nutella - but together? Ewww. It's just plain wrong and all Americans should be ashamed. Inventing something like that comes close to electing the Big Orange Satan (greetings to Jeff, love it).

Other than that, I always enjoy reading news from Chuck's world. And a big, fat Thank You! :-* for having the idea of BetterMost TBT. Very well done you!

:laugh:  I have to say, Chrissi, that the empanda with cheesecake and Nutella was really good!  Trust me!

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 15, 2020, 10:41:21 am

I'm closer to France than to any big city.  :laugh:
You may have heard of Heidelberg though, most Americans have. I was born and raised in Heidelberg and later moved about 60 km (37miles) West, into nowhere land. It's in the South-West of Germany.
In terms of Berlin or Munich, I'm closer to Munich however, about 4 hours away.

And Berlin - I've never been there. Yep.
I've been to the end of the world in Canada,
I've seen the arse of many one-horse-towns in Wyoming,
I've flown to Tokio,
ridden the motorbike deep into the hinterlands of Turkey,
travelled by air, land and sea - but never made it to Berlin. ::)

Quote from: Kelda on August 15, 2020, 03:44:22 pm

Wow Chrissi! I love Berlin!

Quote from: brian on August 15, 2020, 04:47:15 pm

I have been to Berlin twice, think 3 nights each visit. The first was in 2000 during the Sydney Olympics and my first night (I had arrived by train from Krakow, Poland) I went to Maccas and bought an Aussie Burger.  ???   It had changed a lot when I returned in 2008. That time I stayed in East Berlin not far from a remnant of the Wall. I have a friend in Munich, ex-student, gay. I stayed with one of his ex's and new partner in Berlin. They were two beautiful guys, architects who had renovated a terrace house. I took them out to dinner and the opera - The Magic Flute -  one night. I thought it was wonderful being in the company of two beautiful pieces of humanity  ;D  I liked Potsdam on that visit. However I prefer Munich and Vienna, perhaps because I know my way around them much better.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 16, 2020, 11:37:30 am

That must explain why the only time I've been in Germany is on an overnight train from Paris to Prague.

I think that trip preceded my first visit to Washington, DC, so in that sense I'm in the same boat as you and Berlin. I finally did go, though, and have been there a couple of times since. I love it.

I have heard of Heidelberg, though as a typical ignorant American I don't know anything about it.

I've also been to Berlin, and Potsdam, and liked them both.  Had a great time, and even managed to find some Nena records.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 10:39:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2020, 07:51:30 pm

Even the temps are off.  Usually August is about 90 degrees, and today was 70!  Nice and cool, I was able to have the A/C off and keep the windows open all day.

We're about to get some cool days, and I don't like it. High here today will be 75. Brrr!!!

Back to 80s again in a couple of days, then looks like possible cooling toward the end of the week. Around this time of year, you start to get reminders that fall isn't far away. Catalogs with sweaters, back-to-school sales (though weird ones this year), early sunsets. My basil plants, which had been flourishing, need to be harvested before daylight dwindles too much. I'm going to make a bunch of pesto and freeze most of it.

Makes me miss New Orleans, when summer lasts through September, at least. It was weird to hear about "fall festivals" when the temperature was 95 and the trees were green (they stay green there all year). But I'll take that over the way it is here, when Labor Day is the cutoff and suddenly it's fall.

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This week is my staycation, and I've got stuff to do almost each day, so far.  LOL

This week is my staycation, too! You're much better than me at pre-scheduling. I have a lot of chores to do and some friends I hope to see, though.

My chores, thankfully, are pretty flexible: clean out old papers and get everything more organized, trim the shrubs and things to straighten up the yard. The hardest part is getting going on them, but once I do it's nice to be working on something that has an immediate impact on my surroundings.

Yesterday, for example, I mowed the lawn. I have one of those old-fashioned push mowers. My neighbor gave me some dirt to fill in a hole and little slope in my yard. I also updated my financial records and sorted through and mostly organized some piles of papers -- still have to finish that endeavor.

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Tuesday:  Social Distance lunch with my friends Tina and Bill

What is your social-distance lunch procedure? Do you all bring your lunch, meet in a park and sit at a picnic table, or ...?

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Wednesday:  Social Distance lunch with my cousins and mom, and then shopping in the afternoon to get the dashcam for the car.
Friday:  Going to drop the car at the shop, and have them install the camera.

What is the dashcam for? Is it so when you pull somebody over to give them a ticket or something, there'll be a recording of the events?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 02:25:22 pm

Inspired by you, Chuck, I'm lining up a few social outings: distanced lunches, coffees, that kind of thing. One friend has been having lung problems and has her 80-year-old mother, who also has lung problems, living with her. So she declined, understandably. But most people seem eager to get out, at least for a coffee or lunch, outdoors and distanced.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on August 17, 2020, 02:53:56 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 10:39:13 am

We're about to get some cool days, and I don't like it. High here today will be 75. Brrr!!!

That is a normal warm summer day here. I do not like it to be much hotter than that.  90'F is the maximum ever recorded and most years we do not see anything above 85'F
However 50'F is the maximum each day lately, last month of winter and it is a bit hard to get out in to the garden when it feels icy. Yesterday was not too bad as it was sunny and little wind. I actually watered as we have not had much rain this month.  Today I am going hiking so will not feel cold.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2020, 02:54:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2020, 07:51:30 pm

I've also been to Berlin, and Potsdam, and liked them both.  Had a great time, and even managed to find some Nena records.  ;D

Me too! Me too! Me too! Me too! What a coincidence! :laugh:  Except for the Nena records of course, you'r on your own there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2020, 03:09:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2020, 07:51:30 pm

I've also been to Berlin, and Potsdam, and liked them both.  Had a great time, and even managed to find some Nena records.  ;D

I'll bet the Germans were glad to be rid of them.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2020, 03:25:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 16, 2020, 11:37:30 am

I have heard of Heidelberg, though as a typical ignorant American I don't know anything about it.

Seems like it would be a great place to visit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg)

I knew some of its historical associations (Heidelberg Catechism, Frederick V) but not a whole lot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 17, 2020, 05:47:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2020, 03:09:12 pm

I'll bet the Germans were glad to be rid of them.  ;D

Ha!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 17, 2020, 05:56:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2020, 03:09:12 pm

I'll bet the Germans were glad to be rid of them.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2020, 10:35:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Two days into 'staycation', and I'm enjoying myself.

Got my shopping done on Monday, and had a social-distance lunch with Tina and Bill today.  :)

I signed onto my work laptop today, after hours, and I was able to clear out some junk emails.   When I signed in on Tuesday, I had 81 unread messages.  I HATE coming back to work  and having a huge amount of emails to sift through, so I sign in (if I'm home) and I delete the ones I can, save the ones I need, and get the number down to something reasonable.  As of today, the 81 were were reduced to 17.

Tomorrow I have another social distance lunch, this one with cousins Maria and Nikki, and my mom is joining us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2020, 10:49:37 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 10:39:13 am

We're about to get some cool days, and I don't like it. High here today will be 75. Brrr!!!

Back to 80s again in a couple of days, then looks like possible cooling toward the end of the week. Around this time of year, you start to get reminders that fall isn't far away. Catalogs with sweaters, back-to-school sales (though weird ones this year), early sunsets. My basil plants, which had been flourishing, need to be harvested before daylight dwindles too much. I'm going to make a bunch of pesto and freeze most of it.

Makes me miss New Orleans, when summer lasts through September, at least. It was weird to hear about "fall festivals" when the temperature was 95 and the trees were green (they stay green there all year). But I'll take that over the way it is here, when Labor Day is the cutoff and suddenly it's fall.

Here it was in the low 80s and breezy Monday and today, with nice breezes, so it was really comfortable in the shade.   As for fall festivals, don't know that I'd attend any, but I did notice today that it was getting dark close to 8:00, instead of 9:00 or later, so that's nice.

;D

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 10:39:13 am

This week is my staycation, too! You're much better than me at pre-scheduling. I have a lot of chores to do and some friends I hope to see, though.

My chores, thankfully, are pretty flexible: clean out old papers and get everything more organized, trim the shrubs and things to straighten up the yard. The hardest part is getting going on them, but once I do it's nice to be working on something that has an immediate impact on my surroundings.

Yesterday, for example, I mowed the lawn. I have one of those old-fashioned push mowers. My neighbor gave me some dirt to fill in a hole and little slope in my yard. I also updated my financial records and sorted through and mostly organized some piles of papers -- still have to finish that endeavor.

Sounds like you've been keeping busy too! 

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 10:39:13 am

What is your social-distance lunch procedure? Do you all bring your lunch, meet in a park and sit at a picnic table, or ...?

Ok, each time I've done a social distance lunch with Tina, we've sat on her front porch.  She has a large porch, and it has a set up with wicker chairs.  I show up with lunch, knock on her door, and sit at one end of the porch, and put the food in the middle on the table.  Tina joins me and sits about 6-8 feet away, and we jut relax and chat and have lunch.

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2020, 10:39:13 am

What is the dashcam for? Is it so when you pull somebody over to give them a ticket or something, there'll be a recording of the events?

I've decided to get one after watching quite a few YouTube videos that feature dash cam crash footage.  Some people think this is bizarre viewing habits, but I've learned from watching the videos that most people will try to convince the police that show up that the other driver is at fault, and having footage of the accident on dash cam can really show who is at fault.

There are also a number of vids that show hit and run accidents, and the driver who run would've gotten away, but the dashcam got images of the car and license plate, so the driver could be identitied.

I think that watching these types of videos also make me a more alert driver.  I watch the videos, and try to figure out what's going to happen, and since watching, I've found that I'm leaving more space between cars when I drive, and I'm always keeping watch at different directions.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2020, 11:01:58 pm

Quote from: brian on August 17, 2020, 02:53:56 pm

That is a normal warm summer day here. I do not like it to be much hotter than that.  90'F is the maximum ever recorded and most years we do not see anything above 85'F  However 50'F is the maximum each day lately, last month of winter and it is a bit hard to get out in to the garden when it feels icy. Yesterday was not too bad as it was sunny and little wind. I actually watered as we have not had much rain this month.  Today I am going hiking so will not feel cold.

90F can be almost daily in NJ in summer, specifically in August.  There have been days where it's got near 100F.  I hate those days.   When we had a few of them recently, I closed the blinds and the blackout curtains, in an effort to keep the apartment as cool as possible.

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2020, 02:54:28 pm

Me too! Me too! Me too! Me too! What a coincidence! :laugh:  Except for the Nena records of course, you'r on your own there.

What a coinkydink!  ;)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2020, 03:09:12 pm

I'll bet the Germans were glad to be rid of them.  ;D

Chuck>>>> (https://media2.giphy.com/media/2zi9kO7pYdZW8/source.gif) <<<<Jeff

Quote from: southendmd on August 17, 2020, 05:47:39 pm

Ha!!!!!

Paul>>>> (https://beckett-www.s3.amazonaws.com/news/news-content/uploads/2016/04/ThreeStooges.gif) <<<<Chuck

Quote from: Sason on August 17, 2020, 05:56:25 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sonja>>>> (https://25.media.tumblr.com/e1d8e42cc2cb060eea00fbc2c2f54e1b/tumblr_mrbi459m6j1rzd6w3o1_400.gif)<<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on August 19, 2020, 09:22:32 am

Paul>>>(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/PowerlessWhiteAfricanelephant-size_restricted.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 19, 2020, 10:45:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2020, 10:49:37 pm

As for fall festivals, don't know that I'd attend any

I've attended my share over the years -- school events, hayrides and corn mazes, orchard festivals, small-town apple festivals, etc. They can be fun. But in this case I actually meant hearing them advertised on the radio, back in the days when I listened to the radio in the car. I didn't have AC then, so it would be steamy hot, green leaves as I said, and that just doesn't fit my picture of a fall fest.

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did notice today that it was getting dark close to 8:00, instead of 9:00 or later, so that's nice.

No.

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Sounds like you've been keeping busy too! 

Enough to feel that all-important sense of accomplishment.

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I show up with lunch, knock on her door, and sit at one end of the porch, and put the food in the middle on the table.  Tina joins me and sits about 6-8 feet away, and we just relax and chat and have lunch.

What do you bring?

I met my friend Wendy for lunch yesterday. We met in a nice lakeside park. I had wanted to get tacos from the taco place, but Wendy offered to bring lunch. So I made a quick caprese salad using tomatoes and basil growing in my yard. It was only OK -- I eat sliced tomato/basil/mozzarella sandwiches practically every day during tomato season but for a salad I prefer halfed cherry tomatoes and pearl mozzarella.

Wendy brought egg-salad sandwiches, sesame sticks, bottles of cold Starbucks vanilla coffees, big bags of dark cherries, Clementines and little candy bars. I wasn't that stocked up on lunch things -- next time I'll be better prepared. I think Wendy has often made lunches for her husband.

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I've decided to get one after watching quite a few YouTube videos that feature dash cam crash footage.  Some people think this is bizarre viewing habits, but I've learned from watching the videos that most people will try to convince the police that show up that the other driver is at fault, and having footage of the accident on dash cam can really show who is at fault.

That's a good idea. My son got in an accident where, based on the circumstances, it could have been either person's fault. A guy from a food delivery service ran over and said he'd seen the, accident and it was the fault of the other driver. But then my son let the woman take the guy's name and contact info, and she later pretended not to know what he was talking about. Also, he should have filmed and/or photographed the scene.

Last winter, I got in a small car accident when the other people ran a stop sign and, because it was snowing I couldn't stop fast enough so I crashed into them. Luckily, nobody hurt. They were really nice and their car was hurt worse than mine. The guy started taking pictures of everything -- cars, damage, license plates, street signs, my ID etc. He said his daughter works for an insurance company and that's what she's always advised him to do.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2020, 01:35:07 pm

Quote from: southendmd on August 19, 2020, 09:22:32 am

Paul>>>(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/PowerlessWhiteAfricanelephant-size_restricted.gif)<<<Chuck

The Philadelphia Story!  :D  One of my all-time favorite movies. I'd know that scene anywhere. C.K. Dexter Haven and Tracy Samantha Lord.  ;D

One of all-time favorite bits of dialog: Dext asks Liz if she can use a typewriter (meaning, does she know how to type). Her response: "No, thanks, I've got one at home."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2020, 03:17:41 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2020, 11:01:58 pm

Chuck>>>> (https://media2.giphy.com/media/2zi9kO7pYdZW8/source.gif) <<<<Jeff

Paul>>>> (https://beckett-www.s3.amazonaws.com/news/news-content/uploads/2016/04/ThreeStooges.gif) <<<<Chuck



Sonja>>>> (https://25.media.tumblr.com/e1d8e42cc2cb060eea00fbc2c2f54e1b/tumblr_mrbi459m6j1rzd6w3o1_400.gif)<<<<Chuck

Tsk tsk tsk.....so much violence.... ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 19, 2020, 03:23:49 pm

Chuck, I suppose now that you've got some spare time, you're gonna get an early start on your Xmas shopping....?   8)

And what about Xmas next year, you could shop for that too.... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2020, 08:50:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is doing well.  ;D


Back to work today after a week's 'staycation'.  It was rough today, as I didn't sleep well last night, and I had a lot of stuff to catch up on.  Caught up on most of it.

I think I will turn in early today, and catch up on the sleep I didn't get last night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 25, 2020, 09:58:53 am

I'm back to work today after my 9-day staycation. I've been dreading this day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 11:30:26 am

Consider yourselves fortunate that you are even able to have a staycation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 25, 2020, 01:33:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 11:30:26 am

Consider yourselves fortunate that you are even able to have a staycation.

How so? Don't you get vacation time at your job? Or do you mean we're lucky to get a scheduled staycation vs. an indefinite length of "staycation"? In which case, yes, we're fortunate that we have jobs to take staycations from!

As a newspaper reporter, it's strange to be in a relatively secure industry for a change (circulation is up, but advertising is way down, which eventually will reap havoc).

I may have already said this, but we were all required to take four days of furlough in Q2 and Q3. I took each set of four in the same week, and before July 25, so I qualified for unemployment for that week plus the $600 extra.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 02:05:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 25, 2020, 01:33:45 pm

How so? Don't you get vacation time at your job? Or do you mean we're lucky to get a scheduled staycation vs. an indefinite length of "staycation"? In which case, yes, we're fortunate that we have jobs to take staycations from!

I mean you're fortunate not to be in the situation I am with my father. I have "time when I'm not working," but for the foreseeable future I have no such thing as a vacation or a staycation. (He's now started asking me, "When are you coming home?" He never used to do that.)

(I know Chucks parents are older, but at least he's geographically close to them.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 25, 2020, 03:32:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 02:05:58 pm

I mean you're fortunate not to be in the situation I am with my father. I have "time when I'm not working," but for the foreseeable future I have no such thing as a vacation or a staycation.

I'm still not sure I totally understand the distinction. My staycation was basically time when I wasn't working. Except I was catching up on chores and doing some "hobby writing" (creative but rarely remunerative creative nonfiction). I made some actual progress and tried to spend some time each day just relaxing, but I had to keep reminding myself not to feel guilty about it.

But maybe you just mean I could relax, in a way, without worrying that at any moment I might have to leap into action to care for a parent. That much is true, although I've done some of that in the distant past.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 06:07:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 25, 2020, 03:32:22 pm

But maybe you just mean I could relax, in a way, without worrying that at any moment I might have to leap into action to care for a parent. That much is true, although I've done some of that in the distant past.

That's more or less what I meant. You had time to do things that you wanted to do. It's not even having to leap into action at any time. Even just visiting him is not a vacation. It's become stressful in itself. God forgive me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 25, 2020, 10:28:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 06:07:28 pm

That's more or less what I meant. You had time to do things that you wanted to do. It's not even having to leap into action at any time. Even just visiting him is not a vacation. It's become stressful in itself. God forgive me.

There is no reason you need to be forgiven.

I'm not an only child, and both of my parents are in good health.   That being said, my mother is an only child, and I saw first hand what she went through with both of her parents, and the fact that she lived three and 1/2 hours away from them, on top of that, mom didn't drive.

when her mom was in the Alzheimer's facility, mom was always stressed about calls from them.  Did gram fall?  Did she have an episode and hit someone?  Did someone have an episode and hit her?  Was she comfortable?

When gram passed, my mother was there in the room and had her chance to say good bye.  The next morning, she told me that she felt guilty saying it, but it was the first night that she had a good night sleep in a long time.  I told  her there was nothing to feel guilty about, it just meant she no longer had to exhaust herself with worry.

Taking care of anyone is mentally and physically draining.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 10:39:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 25, 2020, 10:28:52 pm

There is no reason you need to be forgiven.

I'm not an only child, and both of my parents are in good health.   That being said, my mother is an only child, and I saw first hand what she went through with both of her parents, and the fact that she lived three and 1/2 hours away from them, on top of that, mom didn't drive.

when her mom was in the Alzheimer's facility, mom was always stressed about calls from them.  Did gram fall?  Did she have an episode and hit someone?  Did someone have an episode and hit her?  Was she comfortable?

When gram passed, my mother was there in the room and had her chance to say good bye.  The next morning, she told me that she felt guilty saying it, but it was the first night that she had a good night sleep in a long time.  I told  her there was nothing to feel guilty about, it just meant she no longer had to exhaust herself with worry.

Taking care of anyone is mentally and physically draining.

Thanks for that, Chuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 26, 2020, 11:18:26 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 25, 2020, 06:07:28 pm

That's more or less what I meant. You had time to do things that you wanted to do. It's not even having to leap into action at any time. Even just visiting him is not a vacation. It's become stressful in itself. God forgive me.

My mom died in 2008 after living with Alzheimer's for about 10 years. By then she had moved to an assisted living in Denver, because my family had moved to Chicago in 2006. But in the years before that, when we all lived in Minneapolis, I did a lot of caregiving. I also had two small children -- the classic sandwich generation situation.

My dad died in 1996 of a brain tumor. I found out about it when my younger son was two weeks old, my older son 18 months. I was living in New Orleans then and had to dash up to Minneapolis with a newborn. My dad was up and around at that point but the exploratory surgery left him with aphasia. He died on my younger son's three-month birthday.

I didn't do much actual caregiving for him because his wife, my stepmother, immediately retired and cared for him. But of course it was all very stressful.

So I know, it's hard. I feel for you. In the end you probably will feel some relief -- I certainly did with my mom. Don't feel guilty about it. In years after that, you'll be glad you were there for him.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 30, 2020, 09:22:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone is doing well!


I've been busy with work this past week, and now it will be bedtime in three hours, and then back to work again!

Had a late lunch today with my niece for her birthday.  Went out to a place that has a large outdoor area.  My niece had said that she enjoys coloring in her quiet time, apparently she finds it relaxing.  I got her a battery-powered pencil sharpener, some batteries, a set of colored pencils, and two coloring books for adults, with really intricate patterns inside.

Things have been status quo over here.   I can't remember if I said this, but we were told we won't be going back to the office until January 2021.  My company sent out a survey asking who would be willing to go back to the office.  I said that I was fine with going back in, but not util the new year.

I also found out that my bowling league won't be starting again until January, instead of September, and I'm fine with that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2020, 08:44:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 30, 2020, 09:22:51 pm

I also found out that my bowling league won't be starting again until January, instead of September, and I'm fine with that.

No handling your balls in public till January?

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 31, 2020, 10:04:57 am

My newspaper staff is working remotely until the end of the year, and I hope they continue beyond that. I've been working out of my home office for years anyway, and prefer it here. I haven't been back to my desk since March 14, and haven't really missed anything. Working from home is more relaxing and efficient. Saves about an hour of round-trip commuting, as well as $160/mo rental at my parking ramp.

Newspapers, of course, were already struggling. Now they're doing a little better, relatively speaking, but they'll still have long-term problems if advertisers don't recover. My newspaper moved a few years ago into three floors of a big fancy office tower. It was already bigger than the staff needed, and although it's brand new and has lots of windows it feels kind of artificial and bleak to me. I would think the newspaper could seize the opportunity to get out of its lease, if it can, and move to a smaller place. Ideally one of those cool renovated old warehouses.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2020, 09:27:14 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope you're all doing well today!

Grey and drizzling today, but since I've got no plans to go anywhere, I guess it doesn't matter.  LOL

Keeping busy with work, and tidying up around the apartment.  Easy to maintain when you don't leave.   I keep my work monitor turned to my personal desktop, and when it gets slow, I can jump on this machine, surf the 'net, catching up on various sites and FB.  Then, when emails pop up for work, I can dart back to the couch and address them.

Of ourse, even though i can access my FB from my own computer, I don't post there.  I've heard stories about people getting into trouble posting on FB while during work hours, so I'm not tempting fate.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 01, 2020, 09:55:37 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 31, 2020, 08:44:03 am

No handling your balls in public till January?

 ;D

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Quote from: serious crayons on August 31, 2020, 10:04:57 am

My newspaper staff is working remotely until the end of the year, and I hope they continue beyond that. I've been working out of my home office for years anyway, and prefer it here. I haven't been back to my desk since March 14, and haven't really missed anything. Working from home is more relaxing and efficient. Saves about an hour of round-trip commuting, as well as $160/mo rental at my parking ramp.

Newspapers, of course, were already struggling. Now they're doing a little better, relatively speaking, but they'll still have long-term problems if advertisers don't recover. My newspaper moved a few years ago into three floors of a big fancy office tower. It was already bigger than the staff needed, and although it's brand new and has lots of windows it feels kind of artificial and bleak to me. I would think the newspaper could seize the opportunity to get out of its lease, if it can, and move to a smaller place. Ideally one of those cool renovated old warehouses.

Here's hoping that the advertisers recover.

I've found out how much of an introvert I can be under this pandemic.  I always enjoyed going out and being with people.  That being said, I am finding a sense of peace being home all the time as well.  No morning commute, no traffic stress, no office drama between coworkers,  and funnily enough, I now realize how much of my job I can do from home.  I used to feel guilty for needing to work from home, but now, that's gone.  I'm more inclined to work from home during inclement weather now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 01, 2020, 09:58:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 01, 2020, 09:27:14 am

Of course, even though i can access my FB from my own computer, I don't post there.  I've heard stories about people getting into trouble posting on FB while during work hours, so I'm not tempting fate.

We're all but encouraged to. I use FB a lot for work. For example, last spring I wrote about how the maple syruping season (for hobbyists who tap trees, collect sap and boil it down to syrup) was really great. So I joined a Minnesota maple syruping group and asked people if they wanted to comment on their own experiences for my story.

We're also encouraged to post the paper's stories on FB and Twitter so they get wider readership.

But even when we post purely fun social things, nobody cares. When we were in the office, I sat at a desk behind my editor's desk and could see his screen. He was on FB A LOT.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2020, 02:17:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Labor Day weekend has arrived in the US.  The "unofficial" end of summer, and start of the Autumn season.

Of course, Autumn really doesn't start until September 22nd.   I was talking to a friend online, and I said "I don't want any of this "Indian Summer" shit!  No falling back to 90 degree days at the end of September."

This coming week I have training I have to attend for work.  Wed - Friday, and then again on Monday, I have to be on a webinar from 8 - 12 each day.   Blech.   However, once that session is over on Monday, I am off for another "staycation".   Time to get some more things done around the apartment, perhaps take out the Halloween stuff.  I won't hang it up, it's still too early, but this way it will be out and ready for when I want to put them out.

Have to go out tonight to Target and get some things.  I'm not going until after dinner, I would assume that the store will be emptier than during the day.  I need to get a three-hole punch, some large 3-ring binders, and a few other things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2020, 02:21:50 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 01, 2020, 09:58:21 am

We're all but encouraged to. I use FB a lot for work. For example, last spring I wrote about how the maple syruping season (for hobbyists who tap trees, collect sap and boil it down to syrup) was really great. So I joined a Minnesota maple syruping group and asked people if they wanted to comment on their own experiences for my story.

We're also encouraged to post the paper's stories on FB and Twitter so they get wider readership.

But even when we post purely fun social things, nobody cares. When we were in the office, I sat at a desk behind my editor's desk and could see his screen. He was on FB A LOT.

Well, we have internet access at work, but we're not supposed to be accessing it.  We do use Google to look things up, and check Google News.  However, FB, personal emails, forums, and other social media are not permitted.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on September 05, 2020, 03:05:29 pm

September 1 is the official start of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere although we had the heaviest snowfall of winter in many parts of the South Island last Tuesday.  I only had a few flakes fall at my house. Spring is considered our most changeable season. We had 19'C the Sunday before (August 30) then maximum of 8 on Tuesday with minimum of just 1 on Wednesday morning. It was back up to 17'C yesterday but forecast only 14 with showers today.  I had to cancel our hike last Tuesday but the forecast is fine and 15'C for next Tuesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 05, 2020, 05:00:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 05, 2020, 02:21:50 pm

Well, we have internet access at work, but we're not supposed to be accessing it.  We do use Google to look things up, and check Google News.  However, FB, personal emails, forums, and other social media are not permitted.

I think at my job they might frown on shopping. And I might not spend hours on BetterMost. But we're supposed to be communicating with the public, so social media and emails are all fine.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2020, 08:01:34 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 05, 2020, 05:00:16 pm

I think at my job they might frown on shopping. And I might not spend hours on BetterMost. But we're supposed to be communicating with the public, so social media and emails are all fine.

That is the weirdest thing about my job. I cannot access my personal e-mail, which is blocked, but I could spend all day on eBay--or Bettermost for that matter--and I've done lots of shopping during my workday, not just on eBay but on merchant websites, like LL Bean, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and any number of other sites. I've done this for years on years, though if my current supervisor found out, who knows what might happen. I may soon not have the time anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 07, 2020, 10:45:51 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2020, 08:01:34 pm

That is the weirdest thing about my job. I cannot access my personal e-mail, which is blocked, but I could spend all day on eBay--or Bettermost for that matter--and I've done lots of shopping during my workday, not just on eBay but on merchant websites, like LL Bean, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and any number of other sites. I've done this for years on years, though if my current supervisor found out, who knows what might happen. I may soon not have the time anyway.

To clarify, nobody would care if I spent 10 minutes ordering something from Amazon. But if I spent long stretches shopping they'd at least notice I'm not being very productive with work stuff.

Of course, they probably have ways to watch your every move online and certainly read all of your work email. But I figure no newspaper these days is going to pay someone to monitor that kind of thing when they don't even have enough reporters.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2020, 12:53:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Labor Day to all who celebrate it.

;D


I had a nice sleep-in today, then had breakfast, did some stuff online, and about to have lunch.

I'm in the mood to go through dresser drawers and closets, looking for stuff to get rid or, or just in general reorganize, so I'm going to start doing that at 2:00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 07, 2020, 12:56:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2020, 08:01:34 pm

That is the weirdest thing about my job. I cannot access my personal e-mail, which is blocked, but I could spend all day on eBay--or Bettermost for that matter--and I've done lots of shopping during my workday, not just on eBay but on merchant websites, like LL Bean, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and any number of other sites. I've done this for years on years, though if my current supervisor found out, who knows what might happen. I may soon not have the time anyway.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 07, 2020, 10:45:51 am

To clarify, nobody would care if I spent 10 minutes ordering something from Amazon. But if I spent long stretches shopping they'd at least notice I'm not being very productive with work stuff.

Of course, they probably have ways to watch your every move online and certainly read all of your work email. But I figure no newspaper these days is going to pay someone to monitor that kind of thing when they don't even have enough reporters.

I haven't checked at work to see what sites we can and can't access.  I do know we can access Amazon, but I've never tried ebay at work.  The last thing I want to do is give the impression that I'm shopping online while at my workstation.

I do know that I've seen a few people around the office looking at Zillow during the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2020, 04:07:44 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 07, 2020, 10:45:51 am

To clarify, nobody would care if I spent 10 minutes ordering something from Amazon. But if I spent long stretches shopping they'd at least notice I'm not being very productive with work stuff.

I should probably clarify, too. When I say I'm shopping, I'm not just wandering aimlessly like people used to do in brick-and-mortar stores. I'm looking for something specific. For example, when I wanted to get a folding table to make a new workplace here at home, I checked Walmart and Target (everything was too large for my available space), and then I checked eBay, which is where I found a table that fit my needs. So I checked multiple sites, but I was looking for something very specific.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 08, 2020, 10:02:43 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 07, 2020, 04:07:44 pm

I should probably clarify, too. When I say I'm shopping, I'm not just wandering aimlessly like people used to do in brick-and-mortar stores. I'm looking for something specific. For example, when I wanted to get a folding table to make a new workplace here at home, I checked Walmart and Target (everything was too large for my available space), and then I checked eBay, which is where I found a table that fit my needs. So I checked multiple sites, but I was looking for something very specific.

Not only something specific, but something you needed to do in order to perform your job. I'd call that work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 08, 2020, 11:43:19 am

Quote from: serious crayons on September 08, 2020, 10:02:43 am

Not only something specific, but something you needed to do in order to perform your job. I'd call that work.

Good point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 10, 2020, 02:49:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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We're almost to the weekend!  :)


This has been a bit of a busy week for me.   I've had to be in online training this week, and it continues through Monday.  So, each day, 8 - 12 I sit in this webinar to learn a new system we are going to start using in October, I believe.

Then, once Monday's session is over, I can have a 'staycation'.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 11, 2020, 02:15:25 pm

We are moving to a new system, too. I'm not totally looking forward to it because I've never fully mastered the old system. But that's because the old system is incredibly clumsy and unintuitive -- you have to click icons that seem to have no connection to the task and then scroll a drop-down list that also seems to have no connection. You have to fill in things you'd think would just fill in automatically. And the word processing commands and shortcuts are different from those in Word and everywhere else.

I think the new system will be easier, and more closely conform to standard procedures. The team of employees involved in introducing it to the other employees has been getting training from people at Vox.com.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2020, 09:40:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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My staycation started today (Tuesday).  ;D

No big plans, just to chill out around the apartment, and meet a friend for a social distance dinner one night.  Other than that, nothing major to discuss.

Is anyone else doing anything fun?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 18, 2020, 01:20:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!  :)


Had a 'social distant' dinner with some friends yesterday.  We sat on her porch about 8 feet apart, and had some salads with grilled chicken.

I also stopped at a place called "The Cookie Connect" and got some over the top cookies to share for dessert.

It's early yet, but I pulled out my Halloween stuff, and I have it sitting on my recliner in the living room.  When October 1st comes along, I can put it up in the windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2020, 11:31:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope you all had a good weekend!


It was quiet one for me, I spent it at home, doing some cleaning and such.  Laundry was done today.

When I got to mom and dad's place, they had a small chore for me.  :laugh:   They have a pair of planters that are made of wood, and the front of the planter looks like a ghost, with it's hands up.  They were quite old, still in good shape, but needed new paint.  So today, I gave them few fresh coats of white paint, and then painted a face on them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 21, 2020, 03:02:16 pm

Now your poor parents will be scared to death every time they look at them!!!  :o :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2020, 02:18:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Ugh, the first week back to work after a vacation  is always rough, but so far, I've managed to clear everything that needed to be cleared, and stay on top of things.

While I have not decorated for Halloween yet (I won't be doing that until October 1st) I did pull all the decorations out of the storage I have them in, and have them sitting on the recliner in the living room.

Things went well for mom at the laser eye surgeries.  Her eyes responded well to the procedure to repair the narrowing in her eyes, and the doctor told her she may have to come back again, as this would most likely make any cataracts appear more evident.  She says that's happened in her right eye, so she'll be going back to have the cataracts dealt with, and then she should be done.

Otherwise, things here on this end have been pretty quiet!   Hope you all can say the same!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2020, 09:48:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Whoa.  Things have been busy on this end, work wise.   The end of the month, and the first three business days of the next month are always busy for me.   I have a report that I have to compile called "Unfunded Commitment Report", and I have to rely on replies from others to get the information compiled together, and then sent to the bank's finance area by the third business day of the month.

Fun!  ::)


I got asked to go to my friends' house on Friday for a socially distant fire pit night.  LOL   We'll be outside, and I offered to bring the making for s'mores.

For those who don't know, a s'more looks like this.


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You toast a marshmallow over a fire, and then you place it on one graham cracker.  On another graham cracker you place some Hershey's chocolate.  Then you sandwich them together, and eat it when the hot marshmallow melts the chocolate.


I have the graham crackers, marshmallows and Hershey's bars.  However, I also got an assortment of other things to use in place of the Hersehey's bar.  I got a pack of Reese's peanut butter cups, and then three different Ghirardelli squares.  Chocolate caramel, dark chocolate raspberry, and white chocolate caramel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 01, 2020, 10:02:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2020, 09:48:17 pm

We'll be outside, and I offered to bring the making for s'mores.

For those who don't know, a s'more looks like this.

You toast a marshmallow over a fire, and then you place it on one graham cracker.  On another graham cracker you place some Hershey's chocolate.  Then you sandwich them together, and eat it when the hot marshmallow melts the chocolate.

I have the graham crackers, marshmallows and Hershey's bars.  However, I also got an assortment of other things to use in place of the Hersehey's bar.  I got a pack of Reese's peanut butter cups, and then three different Ghirardelli squares.  Chocolate caramel, dark chocolate raspberry, and white chocolate caramel.

I'll be interested to see if anyone doesn't know. Around here, they're practically as familiar as roasted hot dogs.

I've never tried the gourmet versions you're planning, though. Great idea -- they sound delicious!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 01, 2020, 03:10:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 01, 2020, 10:02:01 am

I'll be interested to see if anyone doesn't know. Around here, they're practically as familiar as roasted hot dogs.

I've never tried the gourmet versions you're planning, though. Great idea -- they sound delicious!

I think Chuck may have meant that for us not of the American persuation  ;D

I've actually had a s'more once. Complete with starry night, fire pit and all. Although I normally have a sweet tooth, I found it too sweet for my taste.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 01, 2020, 04:18:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 01, 2020, 03:10:08 pm

I think Chuck may have meant that for us not of the American persuation  ;D

I've actually had a s'more once. Complete with starry night, fire pit and all. Although I normally have a sweet tooth, I found it too sweet for my taste.

Same here, it sounds quite sickly to me and I had no idea what it was. Not really fond of marshmallows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 02, 2020, 10:15:19 am

Quote from: Sason on October 01, 2020, 03:10:08 pm

I think Chuck may have meant that for us not of the American persuation  ;D

Good point! Although some people here who don't frequently venture outside urban areas might not be familiar with them either, because they require a campfire to toast the marshmallows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 02, 2020, 11:35:10 am

You can easily toast marshmallows over the flame of a gas stove, or "hob" as they call it in Europe. It certainly doesn't have the cachet of a campfire, especially for us Brokies.

I've learned to substitute these kosher marshmallows which are made from plant gelatins, rather than gelatin that is the byproduct of animal processing.

Of course, you could go authentic and make marshmallows out of (what else?) mallow root. It grows all over. You can also use lovage, angelica, or other plants that have soft fleshy roots. You just soak them in sugar syrup or any other syrup.

Now, for the chocolate part, I like your idea of using Ghirardelli squares. I've tasted a lot of chocolate lately and those give the Swiss chocolate a run for the money!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 02, 2020, 12:03:48 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 02, 2020, 11:35:10 am

You can easily toast marshmallows over the flame of a gas stove, or "hob" as they call it in Europe. It certainly doesn't have the cachet of a campfire, especially for us Brokies.

That's true. I wouldn't go that far myself, but a s'more lover could!

Anyway, since all of the s'mores I've ever eaten were toasted on campfires in Minnesota, I also wasn't sure how widespread the custom was. It's like trying to guess whether people outside the US have heard of people in the GtPPoT thread. Brad Pitt? Probably. Jennifer Aniston? I don't know.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2020, 06:35:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Last night was the socially distant fire pit night, and the s'mores were a hit.

When I turn the work laptop off at 5:00 on Fridays I generally leave it off until Monday, but this weekend was different.   I have a very big report that needs to be submitted by noon on the 3rd business day of the month, which is this Monday.  As of Friday the report was not yet done.  I usually work on it with my coworker, Sacha.

Sacha and I decided to get together today to finish it, so I signed on the laptop, and had intended to work with her to finish it.  However, she got stuck doing something with her girls, so I stayed on alone and did other work for about an hour, and then shut down.

We're going to meet up tomorrow about 3:00 to finish the work, and this way I can get it approved and then submit it by noon on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 03, 2020, 06:37:44 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 02, 2020, 11:35:10 am

You can easily toast marshmallows over the flame of a gas stove, or "hob" as they call it in Europe. It certainly doesn't have the cachet of a campfire, especially for us Brokies.

I must admit, I would be worried about doing them in the kitchen over the burner.  I would be worried that they would fall off the skewer and then I'd have a melted gooey mess to clean up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 04, 2020, 11:06:00 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 03, 2020, 06:37:44 pm

I must admit, I would be worried about doing them in the kitchen over the burner.  I would be worried that they would fall off the skewer and then I'd have a melted gooey mess to clean up.

Or they could catch fire and drop onto the paper towel on the stove and ...

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2020, 10:13:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 24, 2020, 02:18:20 pm

While I have not decorated for Halloween yet (I won't be doing that until October 1st) I did pull all the decorations out of the storage I have them in, and have them sitting on the recliner in the living room.

I don't decorate per se for Halloween, but I have two ceramic jack-o-lanterns that I set out and put candles in them. I've also made a sort-of decoration out of a kids' book.

Everybody knows about the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, but when I was a kid, we somehow got me on a series of stories about a mystery-solving family with five kids called "The Happy Hollisters."  :laugh:

Of course those books are long gone, but I always remembered one story with a Halloween setting. I always felt that particular story really caught the feeling of fall in the Northeast and parts of the Mid-Atlantic. A couple of years ago I found a copy of that book on eBay, so I bought it, and I set it out with the jack-o-lanterns.

I also have some silk fall flowers and colored leaves that I set out this time of year. I'll keep those out till after Thanksgiving. Then it will be time to set out the winter flowers.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2020, 04:45:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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My goodness, I had some excitement here today!


You would not believe what happened here at about 2:00!!!

My apartment faces the NJ Parkway, so I always hear screeching tires.

I heard screeching tires, but this time, there is a loud crash.

I run to the window, and I can see that at the end of the exit ramp, two cars have slammed into each other.  Right at that moment, sirens are already blaring.  People in one of the cars (one of them a woman) make a break for it, and run up the road through my complex.   Turns out they were fleeing the cops and got into an accident and tried to escape on foot through the buildings.

The police come running up my complex, and they chase the runners.  They're apprehended, and suddenly one of the guys starts yelling to the police:  “be careful!  She’s pregnant!”

I was like  ‘How are you gonna be on the run from the police with a pregnant woman?’

Thankfully, the person they hit is ok, the cars are wrecked.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2020, 05:06:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2020, 10:13:25 pm

I don't decorate per se for Halloween, but I have two ceramic jack-o-lanterns that I set out and put candles in them. I've also made a sort-of decoration out of a kids' book.

Everybody knows about the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, but when I was a kid, we somehow got me on a series of stories about a mystery-solving family with five kids called "The Happy Hollisters."  :laugh:

Of course those books are long gone, but I always remembered one story with a Halloween setting. I always felt that particular story really caught the feeling of fall in the Northeast and parts of the Mid-Atlantic. A couple of years ago I found a copy of that book on eBay, so I bought it, and I set it out with the jack-o-lanterns.

I also have some silk fall flowers and colored leaves that I set out this time of year. I'll keep those out till after Thanksgiving. Then it will be time to set out the winter flowers.

I don't decorate the inside of the apartment, I do the windows with lights and a themed flag.   So the flag that's up today has jack-o-lanterns and ghosts on it.  In one small window is a bat in purple lights, and in the other window is a jack-o-lantern.

The lights around the main picture window are alternating halloween colors of orange, green and purple.  Orange has long been a halloween color.  Since they don't have black lightbulbs in these types of decorations, they sub with purple which are used for bats, black cats, spiders and such.  The green tends to represent Frankenstein's monster, zombies and witches.


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When Thanksgiving comes, I take down the orange/green/purple lights, and put up a string of just orange ones, around a flag with a turkey on it, and light up turkey shapes in the windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 07, 2020, 09:50:46 am

Nice lights!

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 06, 2020, 04:45:51 pm

Thankfully, the person they hit is ok, the cars are wrecked.

The other day at work I wrote a story about a police chase in a smallish city (14,000) in northern MN. Sheriff's deputies posed on social media as an acquaintance of a guy with a number of warrants out for his arrest.  There were six or seven warrants, several of them felonies -- theft, drugs, etc. No violence except for a domestic assault, which of course is violence but can range widely in severity. One of the warrants was for "fleeing." They arranged to meet at a convenience on the edge of town.

When the guy sees the deputies, he takes off. It's about 6:30 p.m. on a Friday. The deputies chase the guy into the center of town, where he runs a stop sign and hits another car. The guy suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The other car held a 70-year-old husband and wife. They both died.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2020, 02:41:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It was an .........eventful weekend.


On Saturday I received a text to go over to my friends' home for a fire-pit pizza dinner, at 6:00.   I had to make a stop somewhere else before getting there, so I had to leave my apartment building at 5:15.

At about 4:30 I started to get ready, and I could hear shouting from a downstairs apartment, and then I could hear slamming doors.   I said a silent prayer that all would be quiet by the time I left.

So I am now ready to leave, and all is quiet downstairs.  I go downstairs, and open the door to leave the building.  I see my downstairs neighbor (let's call her "Sandy") sitting on the step  outside the building.  To better describe, when you leave the building you are on the sidewalk, but the complex in on a slight incline.  So you have to step up one step that is about 6 inches high, and continue walking up the sidewalk.  Each building in the complex has this step.  It is this step that "Sandy" was sitting on.   She is on one phone, and next to her on the sidewalk is another phone, her cigarettes, a bottle of water, and it's all spread out.  I attempted to step over it, but I apparently stepped on some ground that was not level, and my ankle twisted, and I fell hard to the sidewalk, landing on my left hand and right elbow.

I got up easily, and "Sandy" was freaked out by my fall.  Turns out that the shouting was her and a visiting family member, which turned into a physical altercation.  "Sandy" had also been drinking.

She wanted me to visit her when I got back from my friends' home.  I told her that if she was drunk when I got home, I was not coming in to her apartment.

By the time I got home, it was about 10:15, and I was starting to feel sore.  I went to her apartment door, and it was silent, no TV was playing, so I assumed she had gone to bed, and I went to my apartment.

I didn't sleep well, as I was hurting from the fall.  I took some Aleve, but still woke up sore on Sunday.  I also have a bruise by the base of my thumb on my left hand where I fell, and an abrasion on my right elbow.  I'm assuming that the soreness prevented me from having a decent sleep Saturday night.

I woke this morning (Monday) still some soreness in my right arm, but I slept much better last night.


Pizza dinner by the fire pit was nice, and it was good to catch up with friends.

Sunday was the usual laundry day, and lunch with my parents.  We ordered from a local restuarant, and dad went and picked up the food.

Today is a bank holiday, and I'm off work.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 12, 2020, 03:57:27 pm

Glad the fall wasn't worse, Chuck.

Those things happen so  quickly and unexpectedly.

When I had a fall 5 years ago I broke my ankle, it took a year before I was fully recovered.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 12, 2020, 09:44:33 pm

Glad you're mostly OK, Chuck. Falls can indeed be dangerous. I've fallen a few times and haven't suffered anything worse than a bruise or two, but it can be scary.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 13, 2020, 06:25:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Woke this morning to no ill effects of the fall on Saturday, so I'm back to normal.

Or, as normal as I can be.  LOL

Work went well today, I was able to get everything done that needed to be done, and shut down at the usual time.

Next week I am on 'staycation'.  I have things to take care of on Monday and Tuesday, but the rest of the week is free.  If the weather is good, I may go on some drives to see if I can find some cool harvest/Halloween things to take some pics of.

It poured here most of the day.  Rain finally stopped about 2:00 in the afternoon, and then then sun came out.  Now it's cloudy again, and the sun is setting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 13, 2020, 08:51:17 pm

Another staycation? Damn!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 13, 2020, 10:31:25 pm

I have about 4.5 weeks of PTO left to use this year. I can carry a couple weeks over to next year (it's usually just one but this year they doubled it because of COVID).

I took last week off because my son was visiting from Chicago (the 4.5 doesn't include that), and will try to take Thursday and Friday off because he's leaving around the end of the week.

So the rest I can take whenever. I'll plan to take at least a little off around the holidays, but because I don't have to leave town I'm inclined to give preference to people whose families are in other places.

So other than that, I don't have any specific times. One week is pretty much as good as another. Yet my editor wants me to declare my times as soon as I realistically can. How do you choose yours, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2020, 12:44:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 13, 2020, 08:51:17 pm

Another staycation? Damn!  :laugh:

I'm with the company for so long, I get a little over 5 weeks of PTO, and I don't get paid for it if I don't use it.  I can carry over 40 hours of PTO to the next year.

I will take off next week, the Wednesday and Friday around Thanksgiving, and then one week in December, and I've used up what I need to use up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2020, 12:28:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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My 'staycation' has officially started today.  :)   I'm using the week to get some stuff done.  I picked up the Hallmark ornament that I've been waiting on to be released, got the laundry done, did some grocery shopping, had a doctor's appointment, and tomorrow (Tuesday) is a dentist appointment.

I've also ordered some replacement batteries and a charger for my camera.  I'm tossing around the idea to go out driving this week, and take some fall foliage pics, and some pics of houses decorated for Halloween.  The batteries and charger are scheduled to arrive by tomorrow.

Here's a story for you!  It's about an incident that my coworker had occur.

I'll try to be brief, and not mention any names, as with my luck, she'd search google and somehow find this post, and then give me shit for telling her business.

 :laugh:

and btw, I'm not telling this story to mock her, but rather mock myself and the way my brain thinks.


Coworker has a large house with a finished basement.  They have a tenant there that pays rent.   They went away for the weekend, and when they returned, went to the apartment to collect the rent that was owed.   They got there and found out that he had apparently partied too hard with some substances (I'm assuming illegal) and passed away on the couch.

My poor coworker called me upset, as the police had basically torn the place apart, looking for more contraband and left everything a mess.

She had called me for a sympathetic shoulder, and I made sure while I talked to her,  I was very supportive.

However, my brain was saying:   "Ohhhhh gurl!   Now you gonna have a ghost!   You're gonna be in the house and wonder "what's those noises?" and "why are things going missing?"   We're gonna see your ass on one of those paranormal hunting shows in about a year."

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 19, 2020, 01:36:06 pm

Thanks for keeping us up to date! Be sure to log in some relaxation time during your stay-cation!

I had a fall in late July as I was climbing out of my pond after cleaning it. I thought I was all healed up but in mid-August when I went to Europe, I either reinjured it or put too much stress on the injury, which seemed to be in my left hip or pelvis. I was hobbling around much of the time in Europe until we went to a spa in southern France, where I "took the waters". I had several pain-free days, but started to hurt again as we hiked through the Dolomites. Finally, when we wound up our trip at the beach in Sitges, the pain went away completely. I'm not climbing into my pond anymore this year, it's too slippery (and cold now).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2020, 03:15:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2020, 12:28:27 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!
Coworker has a large house with a finished basement.  They have a tenant there that pays rent.   They went away for the weekend, and when they returned, went to the apartment to collect the rent that was owed.   They got there and found out that he had apparently partied too hard with some substances (I'm assuming illegal) and passed away on the couch.

OMG, they had a dead body in the cellar?  :o

Good thing they were away only for a weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 19, 2020, 03:50:39 pm

Your coworker's story is pretty horrifying. But I'm impressed that she turned to you for a sympathetic shoulder.

As a non-believer, I would say she's probably safe from ghosts. But some states require home sellers to admit on the disclosure the house is haunted.

I thought that was ridiculous and told me editor I would just say no. "Well! If you want to break the law!" my editor scoffed. He's not the brightest.

The reason we were even talking about it was because I had written a Halloween story about places around here that people believe to be haunted. Some of them were like, "I heard a door slam upstairs and nobody was up there so it must have been a ghost." I'm supposed to put that on my homeseller's disclosure?

But to be honest, some of them were pretty specific and hard to shrug off. One guy had a bedroom in his house where a ghost kept popping up and trying to lure people to fall down the back stairs. He always left behind the smell of cigar smoke. So the guy made that room the guest bedroom. And whenever a guest would stay there, the next morning they'd report the same thing, including the smell of cigar smoke.

For appropriate sound effects, here's the opening of a scary soap opera I used to watch after school. It was kind of like a normal soap opera, except the characters were vampires and witches and scary things happened.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2020, 05:11:34 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 19, 2020, 01:36:06 pm

Thanks for keeping us up to date! Be sure to log in some relaxation time during your stay-cation!

I had a fall in late July as I was climbing out of my pond after cleaning it. I thought I was all healed up but in mid-August when I went to Europe, I either reinjured it or put too much stress on the injury, which seemed to be in my left hip or pelvis. I was hobbling around much of the time in Europe until we went to a spa in southern France, where I "took the waters". I had several pain-free days, but started to hurt again as we hiked through the Dolomites. Finally, when we wound up our trip at the beach in Sitges, the pain went away completely. I'm not climbing into my pond anymore this year, it's too slippery (and cold now).

I will always make sure I take relaxation time, so no worries!  :)

I'm sorry to hear that you reinjured yourself while on your trip.   Hip/back/pelvis injuries always seem to take a while to heal.  My arm where the abrasion is was fine, so much so that I forgot about it, and when I showered today, the water softened the scab, and I rubbed it off when I dried with my towel, and that was not fun.  It looks ugly again, but I put some Neosporin on it, and it's healing up again.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2020, 03:15:47 pm

OMG, they had a dead body in the cellar?  :o

Good thing they were away only for a weekend.

Yes, I can only imagine what would've happened if they had been gone a full week or so.  It would not have been pretty.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 19, 2020, 03:50:39 pm

Your coworker's story is pretty horrifying. But I'm impressed that she turned to you for a sympathetic shoulder.

As a non-believer, I would say she's probably safe from ghosts. But some states require home sellers to admit on the disclosure the house is haunted.

I thought that was ridiculous and told me editor I would just say no. "Well! If you want to break the law!" my editor scoffed. He's not the brightest.

The reason we were even talking about it was because I had written a Halloween story about places around here that people believe to be haunted. Some of them were like, "I heard a door slam upstairs and nobody was up there so it must have been a ghost." I'm supposed to put that on my homeseller's disclosure?

But to be honest, some of them were pretty specific and hard to shrug off. One guy had a bedroom in his house where a ghost kept popping up and trying to lure people to fall down the back stairs. He always left behind the smell of cigar smoke. So the guy made that room the guest bedroom. And whenever a guest would stay there, the next morning they'd report the same thing, including the smell of cigar smoke.

For appropriate sound effects, here's the opening of a scary soap opera I used to watch after school. It was kind of like a normal soap opera, except the characters were vampires and witches and scary things happened.

Oh, I'm a believer.  I don't think it's a frequent event, hauntings and such, but I believe they do occur.

However,  I do have a sense of humor about it.  One day at work we were discussing buying homes, and I told everyone that before I buy a home, and do any inspections, that I would do my own inspection.  I would go in with a group of kids, aged 6 - 10 and tell them "go have fun" and let them play in all the rooms for a few hours,  let them have lunch, and then play some more.  When they're all done, I'll ask them what they think of the house.

If any of them tell me about "the funny person under the stairs" or "scary lady in the closet", I'll know not to buy the house.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 19, 2020, 08:08:43 pm

I'm told some ghosts are nice, though. In my story, I said the Minnesota ghosts were mostly "Minnesota nice," which has various meanings but is often sort of a backhanded compliment meaning Minnesotans are superficially friendly. The best description I've ever heard was "The grocery store cashier greets you like she's your grandmother but your next-door neighbors of 10 years don't invite you over to dinner." That's exactly right.

Anyway, the ghosts were mostly benign.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2020, 10:43:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2020, 05:11:34 pm

Oh, I'm a believer.  I don't think it's a frequent event, hauntings and such, but I believe they do occur.

I seem to remember something about zombie children from Roundup.  ;D  It was at the place with the three-legged dog. (Twelve years ago. ...  :( )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 20, 2020, 09:24:33 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 19, 2020, 05:11:34 pm

Oh, I'm a believer.  I don't think it's a frequent event, hauntings and such, but I believe they do occur.

Then you might enjoy Hereditary, the movie my son and I watched the other night. The film was creepy, no doubt, but -- I won't give anything away, but the scariness involved things (not ghosts) I don't believe in. I tried to be a good sport for my son's sake, because he liked it. It got a good score on Rotten Tomatoes. But I'm not scared by paranormal things.

While looking it up on RT, I came upon a list of the 10 scariest movies ever. Of the ones I've seen, I found almost none of them scary. Rosemary's Baby was on it, which I liked although it does involve some paranormal activity. But Roman Polansky is a good director and it is creepy as you gradually discover who all is in on it. But probably my favorite is Psycho, which involves nothing paranormal whatsoever. I mean, it might be unlikely, but nothing that happens in that movie couldn't theoretically happen in real life.

However, if movies are too real -- if they're about home invasions, for example, or anything you might possibly read about in the paper -- they're too scary for me to watch. And I really don't like torture porn like Saw. Yuck.

There's a series going on now called Lovecraft Country. It's based on scary stories by H. P. Lovecraft, who I guess in real life was a notorious racist. The characters in the movie area all Black, and it's set in Jim Crow days, so the plot involves attacks by racists as well as monsters, like the ones Lovecraft wrote about. I watched a few episodes and kept wishing they'd skip the monsters and just focus on the Jim Crow days stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2020, 10:50:30 am

Psycho is one of the best movies EVER. Once I saw it for the first time, I never miss it if I can help it.

"A boy's best friend is his mother."  :laugh:

Good movie for Halloween season.

I remember Dark Shadows, though it came on too early in the afternoon for me to watch after school. Kate Jackson was in it, IIRC.

I like movies about extraterrestrials--books about them, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 21, 2020, 09:52:01 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2020, 10:50:30 am

I remember Dark Shadows, though it came on too early in the afternoon for me to watch after school. Kate Jackson was in it, IIRC.

Did you have a particularly long school day, or was it on particularly early there? That seems like bad timing, since I assume the audience was mostly kids. I recall it being on approximately when I got home.

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Yes, I was going to say later I don't mind movies about extraterrestrials, benevolent (E.T.) or otherwise (War of the Worlds). They're not paranormal, they're just science fiction. They're about things that haven't happened, but that's not to say they couldn't, at some point.

My only objection to them is that there's little chance that extraterrestrials would resemble humans as much as most do, with legs, hands, heads, faces, eyes, speech, etc., because they would have evolved in different ways. But I'm willing to overlook those that do because for practicality's sake it would be hard to do otherwise.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2020, 04:49:04 pm

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Happy Hump Day!

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Today is a relaxing day, just some light cleaning around the apartment.   I did get some appointments taken care of.  Monday I went to the doctor's for a follow-up visit, all is good, and yesterday I went to the dentist for an overdue cleaning.

:)

Quote from: serious crayons on October 19, 2020, 08:08:43 pm

I'm told some ghosts are nice, though. In my story, I said the Minnesota ghosts were mostly "Minnesota nice," which has various meanings but is often sort of a backhanded compliment meaning Minnesotans are superficially friendly. The best description I've ever heard was "The grocery store cashier greets you like she's your grandmother but your next-door neighbors of 10 years don't invite you over to dinner." That's exactly right.

Anyway, the ghosts were mostly benign.

:laugh:  That reminds me of an interview I saw with actress Dixie Carter some time ago.  She was reading from a book ( I don't know if she wrote it) where she says "nice" is a Southern insult.  She then set up a conversation of two women talking about a third, and the first says about the third:  "Well, I've never met her, but I've heard she's (furrows brows) "nice"."

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 19, 2020, 10:43:29 pm

I seem to remember something about zombie children from Roundup.  ;D  It was at the place with the three-legged dog. (Twelve years ago. ...  :( )

No, not zombie children, psycho children.  :laugh:   It was a group of children who came running out of the woods while the Psycho theme played on the radio.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2020, 10:50:30 am

Psycho is one of the best movies EVER. Once I saw it for the first time, I never miss it if I can help it.

"A boy's best friend is his mother."  :laugh:

Good movie for Halloween season.

I remember Dark Shadows, though it came on too early in the afternoon for me to watch after school. Kate Jackson was in it, IIRC.

I like movies about extraterrestrials--books about them, too.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 21, 2020, 09:52:01 am

Did you have a particularly long school day, or was it on particularly early there? That seems like bad timing, since I assume the audience was mostly kids. I recall it being on approximately when I got home.

Yes, I was going to say later I don't mind movies about extraterrestrials, benevolent (E.T.) or otherwise (War of the Worlds). They're not paranormal, they're just science fiction. They're about things that haven't happened, but that's not to say they couldn't, at some point.

My only objection to them is that there's little chance that extraterrestrials would resemble humans as much as most do, with legs, hands, heads, faces, eyes, speech, etc., because they would have evolved in different ways. But I'm willing to overlook those that do because for practicality's sake it would be hard to do otherwise.

Psycho is a great movie, and the theme to my bathroom.  ;)

I never got into Sci-Fy/fantasy.  I watched the Star Wars films (first three only) and E.T. as a kid, but I don't remember watching many others.  I do remember enjoying the "V" series when it was on all those years ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 21, 2020, 05:18:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 21, 2020, 04:49:04 pm

:laugh:  That reminds me of an interview I saw with actress Dixie Carter some time ago.  She was reading from a book ( I don't know if she wrote it) where she says "nice" is a Southern insult.  She then set up a conversation of two women talking about a third, and the first says about the third:  "Well, I've never met her, but I've heard she's (furrows brows) "nice"."

It's also a lot like "Well, bless her heart." Like "Minnesota nice," it could be sincere and well-intended, but often it's not.

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Psycho is a great movie, and the theme to my bathroom.  ;)

You definitely win the Psycho fan contest!  :laugh:

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I never got into Sci-Fy/fantasy.

I'm not hugely into it either, but I was thinking of recent films like A Quiet Place that are sort of sci-fi aliens and sort of horror. I thought that one was OK. And I liked ET and War of the Worlds. I don't read sci-fi books or go out of my way to see sci-fi movies, but if I hear they're especially good I may check them out.

As for intense sci-fi, I watched only the first incarnation of Star Trek with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, plus a few of the movies. I saw a handful of Star Wars movies but never especially liked any of them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 21, 2020, 08:56:14 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 21, 2020, 09:52:01 am

Did you have a particularly long school day, or was it on particularly early there? That seems like bad timing, since I assume the audience was mostly kids. I recall it being on approximately when I got home.

I don't know if it was longer. It may have been a matter of broadcast time. In my elementary school, the school day began at 9:00 in the morning and ended at 3:45 in the afternoon, with an hour for lunch. I have a memory that it was already on when I got home, like maybe it was the last soap opera of the afternoon.

I didn't like scary TV shows. Somehow something put me off even on The Addams Family until one Halloween when my mother sat me down and more or less forced me to watch it with her.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 21, 2020, 09:02:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 21, 2020, 04:49:04 pm

I never got into Sci-Fy/fantasy.  I watched the Star Wars films (first three only) and E.T. as a kid, but I don't remember watching many others.  I do remember enjoying the "V" series when it was on all those years ago.

Sounds like me. I haven't seen a Star Wars movie since Return of the Jedi, and how many decades ago was that? (Maybe I should have seen the one with Liam Neeson.)

I remember seeing V, but I know I didn't watch the whole series. I think I got put off the show when we learned the aliens were going to use humans as food, and when we learned they were really reptilian. I remember at least figuratively going, "Oh, please."  :laugh:

Edit to Add: Wait. Are we talking about the same V? A little quick research showed me that there were two mini-series, one in 1983 and one in 1984, plus two series, one in 1984-85, and one in 2009-2011.

It's likely it's the first mini-series I saw, or saw part of, anyway. I remembered Marc Singer in it, so I found my information by looking him up at IMDb. He was a hunk when he was young. IMO.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001743/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001743/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 21, 2020, 09:12:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 21, 2020, 05:18:26 pm

I'm not hugely into it either, but I was thinking of recent films like A Quiet Place that are sort of sci-fi aliens and sort of horror. I thought that one was OK. And I liked ET and War of the Worlds. I don't read sci-fi books or go out of my way to see sci-fi movies, but if I hear they're especially good I may check them out.

I still have my "I Saw E.T." button.  ;D

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As for intense sci-fi, I watched only the first incarnation of Star Trek with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, plus a few of the movies. I saw a handful of Star Wars movies but never especially liked any of them.

In the summer of 1977, everybody was talking about this movie called Star Wars. My best buddy from high school and I didn't want to see it because we don't like sci-fi. Finally, at the end of the summer, shortly before we had to return to our respective colleges, we broke down and went to see it. At that first blast of music from the London Symphony Orchestra, we looked at each other, and you could tell we were both thinking, "OK, this isn't what we expected."  :laugh:

It sort of pissed me off that the home video copy that I got had "Episode IV: A New Hope" added to the opening roll-up. I just wanted it as a stand-alone movie. I think I got turned off the series when we learned Luke and Leia were siblings, and Darth Vader was their father--or maybe just Luke's father?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 22, 2020, 09:51:45 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 21, 2020, 08:56:14 pm

I didn't like scary TV shows. Somehow something put me off even on The Addams Family until one Halloween when my mother sat me down and more or less forced me to watch it with her.

 :laugh: Child abuse! And on Halloween, yet. But seriously, not liking The Addams Family because it seems like a scary show is really not liking scary shows! Don't even think of trying The Munsters!

It would be kind of fun to watch TAF on Halloween. I haven't seen it in many, many decades.

Often on Halloween I like to watch something in the Halloween spirit, so a year or two ago I rewatched Rocky Horror Picture Show.The first hour or so is great, through Let's Do the Time Warp Again and Sweet Transvestite. And Tim Curry is excellent in that role.

But pretty much everything after that is boring and dumb. Which, come to think of it, is approximately what I thought when I saw it in the theater. But it had sort of blurred in my memory.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 22, 2020, 12:00:50 pm

I always try to watch Rocky Horror on Halloween.  I agree:  the first half is fun, and the second act is a hot mess.  (Though I kinda like "Rose Tint My World".)  The dvd extras are fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 22, 2020, 02:18:12 pm

Back in VCR days, my Halloween go-to was the 1979 Dracula. It wasn't scary, but I liked Frank Langella as Dracula. Laurence Olivier was Van Helsing.

I never got around to buying it on DVD.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 22, 2020, 02:32:19 pm

Showing my age. Australia did not get TV until my last year of Primary (Elementary) school 1956 and my family did not get it until I was few years into Secondary school. I use to go into my neighbours on Friday night and all I remember was it included Alfred Hitchcock. To go home I had to walk down their tree covered driveway which was always scary.
When we did get it, my parents only allowed me to watch one week night and I chose Tuesday which was 'I Love Lucy' and 'Our Miss Brooks'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2020, 09:55:14 pm

Another good Halloween movie: The Birds. BBCA is showing this evening. I missed the first hour of it.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2020, 06:56:46 pm

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Staycation is over, back to work tomorrow.

:(

Oh well, all good things come to an end.  I can't complain, however.  I'll have off for Veteran's Day on Nov. 11th, and I took the day before and after Thanksgiving off, so that will be an extended weekend.

Got together with some friends for a backyard firepit night on Saturday, had some pizza and Halloween cookies for dessert.  Now, to spend the rest of the evening relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 25, 2020, 07:04:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 21, 2020, 08:56:14 pm

I didn't like scary TV shows. Somehow something put me off even on The Addams Family until one Halloween when my mother sat me down and more or less forced me to watch it with her.

Oh, I lived for scary stuff on TV, and I loved watching that stuff during Halloween.  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on October 22, 2020, 09:51:45 am

Often on Halloween I like to watch something in the Halloween spirit, so a year or two ago I rewatched Rocky Horror Picture Show.The first hour or so is great, through Let's Do the Time Warp Again and Sweet Transvestite. And Tim Curry is excellent in that role.

But pretty much everything after that is boring and dumb. Which, come to think of it, is approximately what I thought when I saw it in the theater. But it had sort of blurred in my memory.

Quote from: southendmd on October 22, 2020, 12:00:50 pm

I always try to watch Rocky Horror on Halloween.  I agree:  the first half is fun, and the second act is a hot mess.  (Though I kinda like "Rose Tint My World".)  The dvd extras are fun.

I've never been a fan of RHPS.  I've watched it a few times, but it did nothing for me.

Quote from: brian on October 22, 2020, 02:32:19 pm

Showing my age. Australia did not get TV until my last year of Primary (Elementary) school 1956 and my family did not get it until I was few years into Secondary school. I use to go into my neighbours on Friday night and all I remember was it included Alfred Hitchcock. To go home I had to walk down their tree covered driveway which was always scary.  When we did get it, my parents only allowed me to watch one week night and I chose Tuesday which was 'I Love Lucy' and 'Our Miss Brooks'.

We grew up with TV in my house, but mom and dad monitored what we were watching.  Also, the TVs were black and white.  It was a big deal when we got a color TV in the house, but it was a while after they became commonplace that we got one.   It was the same with cable TV.  We did get it, but after it had been out for some time.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 23, 2020, 09:55:14 pm

Another good Halloween movie: The Birds. BBCA is showing this evening. I missed the first hour of it.  :(

Oh, yeah, that's a good one

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 25, 2020, 10:15:57 pm

I first saw colour TV when I went to the UK in 1974. However it had arrived in Australia when I went back home later in the year. I only bought a colour TV in 1982.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 26, 2020, 10:10:49 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2020, 07:04:06 pm

It was a big deal when we got a color TV in the house, but it was a while after they became commonplace that we got one.   It was the same with cable TV.  We did get it, but after it had been out for some time.

Same here. For a long time I liked staying in hotels because I could watch cable.

I was also late in getting a microwave, cell phone and smart phone. I'm not an early adopter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2020, 10:17:03 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 25, 2020, 07:04:06 pm

We grew up with TV in my house, but mom and dad monitored what we were watching.  Also, the TVs were black and white.  It was a big deal when we got a color TV in the house, but it was a while after they became commonplace that we got one.   It was the same with cable TV.  We did get it, but after it had been out for some time.

The first time we watched the TV broadcast of The Wizard of Oz after we got a color TV set, I had a shock. Until then, I had only ever seen the move in black and white. I had had no idea Oz was in color.

I vaguely remember when cable was uncommon, at least where I grew up. Everybody we knew had an antenna. We even had a device to rotate the antenna; I presume you got better reception of a given channel depending on the orientation of the antenna. When cable came in, everybody we knew wondered why you should pay every month for something you could get for free. We're also talking here about the 1960s, when what was available on TV was a lot less than now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on October 26, 2020, 01:48:05 pm

I have never had cable TV, never available where I lived.  I had fibre installed a few years a go for the internet, installation was free. At Christmas I bought a connection to attach my laptop to my TV. However I never got round to actually doing it until Covid lockdown.
As my European holiday was cancelled this year, I decided to buy a  TV with a bigger (50") screen and internet capabilities. I have watched a movie on Youtube and the NZ Symphony has had programs. I took out a month free with Amazon Prime but only watched one movie so cancelled it. I have thought of Netflix but doubt I would find it worthwhile. I see ads for Acorn which apparently is British TV programs and am thinking about it. I prefer to watch a movie in the cinema.
When travelling I only turn TVs on in hotel rooms to watch the news and rarely do that. I find TVs confusing in North America.
As already said, I only have a cell phone for emergencies. However I love my microwave and doubt I could live without it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2020, 08:58:38 pm

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I spent the day with mom and dad.   My niece (Shana) her boyfriend (Derek) and my grand nephew (Trenton) came by for Halloween.  Trent is 7 next month, so he's at the prime trick-or-treating age.  They got to mom and dad's place about 1:00, and we ordered lunch from a local place.  Then while I went to pick it up, they hid little jack-o-lanterns around the backyard for Trent to find, filled with treats.

After lunch, mom and dad took Trent for some trick-or-treating, a few of the houses in their area put out tables with candy so the kids could take it safely.  When they got back, we hung out and talked, and gave out candy to whatever trick-or-treaters showed up.

We had a large sign on the porch telling kids to ring the bell and then go back down the stairs of the porch, and wait for the candy.   My dad rigged up a basket on a long piece of wood, similar to what you see churches use for collections.

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They would put the candy in the basket and extend it to the kids so they could grab it.  We let Trent help, because he is always going out trick-or-treating, so he's never given candy to anyone. 

I also used the time to do my laundry.

They went home about 4:30 or so, so it was early enough for Trent to go out with them by his home.  Unfortunately, Trent is dairy allergic, so I'm sure he gets a bunch of candy he can't eat.

My mom puts together a bunch of chocolate, but she also buys a few bags of "fruity" candy that has no milk or nuts in it, and she gives it out to any kids who have food allergies.  There's a pretty good selection of candy you can get that doesn't have milk or nuts.  Twizzlers, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, lollipops, Nerds, Laffy Taffy....and so on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 01, 2020, 10:41:22 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 26, 2020, 10:17:03 am

The first time we watched the TV broadcast of The Wizard of Oz after we got a color TV set, I had a shock.

... When cable came in, everybody we knew wondered why you should pay every month for something you could get for free. We're also talking here about the 1960s, when what was available on TV was a lot less than now.

We had a B&W set, too, but I had always heard about TWoO switch and therefore was very excited when we got color. Of course, back then you could only watch it once a year.

I'm confused. Cable didn't come into widespread use until long after the 1960s. A quick google says it was invented long before then, but became mainstream in the '80s.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 01, 2020, 04:53:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 01, 2020, 10:41:22 am

I'm confused. Cable didn't come into widespread use until long after the 1960s. A quick google says it was invented long before then, but became mainstream in the '80s.

Well, there's "widespread" and then there's just plain existence. Maybe it was more like the early Seventies, but I'm positive there was some sort of cable service available where I grew up when I was still a kid. It was some sort of newfangled thing, and, again, we had good TV reception because we had the device to change the position of the antenna, so why pay for it? Of course, there wasn't much, if anything, more to watch than ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS.

Things come to different places at different times. I have it on authority that I trust that there are still places in this country where the only internet access is via dial-up. A friend who works in the business says the company he works for has clients in the West who still only have dial-up, and I know somebody as close to the East Coast as rural Virginia who still has only dial-up. You hear all this talk about 5G networks for cell phones, and some people in the U.S. still have to use dial-up for internet access.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 02, 2020, 10:21:09 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 01, 2020, 04:53:21 pm

Maybe it was more like the early Seventies, but I'm positive there was some sort of cable service available where I grew up when I was still a kid. It was some sort of newfangled thing, and, again, we had good TV reception because we had the device to change the position of the antenna, so why pay for it? Of course, there wasn't much, if anything, more to watch than ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS. ...Things come to different places at different times.

Oh, this Wikipedia article might help explain:

In 1950, Robert Tarlton developed the first commercial cable television system in the United States. Tarlton organized a group of fellow television set retailers in Lansford, Pennsylvania, a town in the same region as Mahanoy City, to offer television signals from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania broadcast stations to homes in Lansford for a fee. The system was featured in stories in The New York Times, Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal.

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I have it on authority that I trust that there are still places in this country where the only internet access is via dial-up.

I think that's true in remote places in Minnesota, among others.

A while back I interviewed a woman who remembers as a kid moving from a two-room schoolhouse into a brand new schoolhouse in a rural area about 20 miles west of Minneapolis. The kids were all excited because it had indoor plumbing! I asked her if she had indoor plumbing at home and she said no. That was in 1965.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 02, 2020, 01:04:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 02, 2020, 10:21:09 am

In 1950, Robert Tarlton developed the first commercial cable television system in the United States. Tarlton organized a group of fellow television set retailers in Lansford, Pennsylvania, a town in the same region as Mahanoy City, to offer television signals from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania broadcast stations to homes in Lansford for a fee. The system was featured in stories in The New York Times, Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal.

Mahanoy City is in the mountains. I'm sure TV reception there was very poor. I wouldn't be surprised if it had been nonexistent.

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A while back I interviewed a woman who remembers as a kid moving from a two-room schoolhouse into a brand new schoolhouse in a rural area about 20 miles west of Minneapolis. The kids were all excited because it had indoor plumbing! I asked her if she had indoor plumbing at home and she said no. That was in 1965.

My maternal grandparents got central heating sometime in the Sixties. I remember the cellar being cleaned out before the furnace was installed. I have a memory of once watching my grandmother add coal to the coal-fired heater in the living room. It was the Seventies before they got a shower and an indoor toilet. There was hot and cold running water in the kitchen; I don't remember where the hot water heater was located. So I know what it's like to use a chamber pot and an outhouse.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 02, 2020, 01:39:08 pm

While we had plumbing, the toilet, as was common in houses built in the 1930's, was reached by going out the back door and along to the left. I was terrified at night. One of the downsides of holidays was that the rented house at the beach rarely had plumbing.
I think the inside toilet in the bathroom would have been installed in the early 1960's.
I know my birth was of some advantage as the family was allowed to buy a refrigerator (gas operated) during the war in 1944 to replace the ice chest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 03, 2020, 02:35:28 pm

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Hope that everyone is well today.

Fingers crossed for the results of the election today, and that the outcome is peaceful.

Very interesting conversation here regarding what everyone had in their houses as kids.   If I'm recalling correctly, in my childhood home, there was a large coal room in the basement, which later my parents had converted to a bathroom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 03, 2020, 02:58:22 pm

Well, I guess I should tell mine, then. My parents moved into a newly built suburban development in the early 60s, when I was really little. Our house had a full bathroom upstairs, a powder room on the main floor and a regular furnace.

It did, however, have a septic tank. I'm not sure how those work. We also had a water softener. Does that mean we had some kind of well? I'm not familiar enough with plumbing. I know we needed a water softener for a while, then we did get city water at some point and no longer needed the water softener.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 03, 2020, 04:16:27 pm

I had a septic tank in my home which I bought in 1982. It must have been over 10 years until sewerage was installed. In fact it was pump out due to the underlying rock, the tanker came once a month (I think) may have been longer. Except for the bill, it did not concern me. They dug up my whole front yard as the pipes from 2 neighbours had to go across my yard. Having a bulldozer outside my bedroom window was not so good.
Water softener is needed in the city of Adelaide as the city water is so hard. However Sydney has excellent water and I have no problems in Dunedin, I have heard complaints. I never buy bottled water.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2020, 05:20:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 03, 2020, 02:58:22 pm

Well, I guess I should tell mine, then. My parents moved into a newly built suburban development in the early 60s, when I was really little. Our house had a full bathroom upstairs, a powder room on the main floor and a regular furnace.

When my best friend from high school got married in the Eighties, he and his wife built/bought a house in a new subdivision. I couldn't believe by that time that anybody would build/buy a three-bedroom house that had only one bathroom. There was a powder room--big deal, you can't take a shower in a powder room.

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It did, however, have a septic tank. I'm not sure how those work. We also had a water softener. Does that mean we had some kind of well? I'm not familiar enough with plumbing. I know we needed a water softener for a while, then we did get city water at some point and no longer needed the water softener.

I'm surprised you didn't use a water softener after you got city water. Use of a water softener doesn't depend on having a well. My dad installed one in the house where I grew up and in his current house. Both have city water. A water softener takes minerals out of the water whatever the water source. Soft water makes better "suds" than hard water, so you don't have to use as much laundry detergent.

Philadelphia water seems to be softer than Lancaster water. I don't know why.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 03, 2020, 06:02:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2020, 05:20:45 pm

When my best friend from high school got married in the Eighties, he and his wife built/bought a house in a new subdivision. I couldn't believe by that time that anybody would build/buy a three-bedroom house that had only one bathroom. There was a powder room--big deal, you can't take a shower in a powder room.

New houses now often have more bathrooms than bedrooms, which I find annoying.

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I'm surprised you didn't use a water softener after you got city water. Use of a water softener doesn't depend on having a well. My dad installed one in the house where I grew up and in his current house. Both have city water. A water softener takes minerals out of the water whatever the water source. Soft water makes better "suds" than hard water, so you don't have to use as much laundry detergent.

I must have that part wrong, then. I know we at first had a water softener and then we quit using it. Maybe that has no connection to the water source.

Soft water may make better suds but if it's too soft it's hard to wash shampoo out of your hair.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 03, 2020, 08:09:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2020, 05:20:45 pm

When my best friend from high school got married in the Eighties, he and his wife built/bought a house in a new subdivision. I couldn't believe by that time that anybody would build/buy a three-bedroom house that had only one bathroom. There was a powder room--big deal, you can't take a shower in a powder room.

Philadelphia water seems to be softer than Lancaster water. I don't know why.

The house I bought in 1982 was less than 10 years old, had a room with bath and shower (separate), a toilet next door and an ensuite with shower and toilet.  Living alone I rarely used the bathroom which helped keep it tidy. I did use the toilet as it was closer to the lounge/dining. I just used the ensuite.
When I bought my house here (built in the 1950's), it had a shower, no bath, but includes the laundry and there is a separate toilet. I had another toilet put in the bathroom.  It is right opposite my bedroom so I do not miss the ensuite. Having 2 toilets is good on the very rare occasions I have visitors (mainly my sister). I always shower, have not used a bath since the 1980's when I got sunburnt so a bath is just a nuisance to clean.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 03, 2020, 08:11:46 pm

Whether water is hard or soft depends on the type of rock it moves through before entering the system. It dissolves and picks up the minerals in the rocks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 03, 2020, 10:50:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 03, 2020, 06:02:16 pm

New houses now often have more bathrooms than bedrooms, which I find annoying.

Seems kind of strange

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Soft water may make better suds but if it's too soft it's hard to wash shampoo out of your hair.

Sure enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2020, 11:44:42 pm

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It's over.   Thank God, it's over.


I had been watching the numbers closely, and was focusing on Nevada.  Went to bed, and woke to see that Georgia and Pennsylvania had flipped to Biden.  I heaved a sigh of relief when Biden/Harris were called the winners.

It felt like there was a shift in energy.  People were out driving around, beeping, cheering, waving American flags, fireworks going off.

People are all over talking about their speeches tonight, and how inspired they feel.  I hope they have more ups than downs, as they are going to have a huge amount of work to do to repair the damage Trump and his Administration have done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 08, 2020, 11:54:34 am

I spent yesterday going to a giant march in downtown Minneapolis and a smaller gathering at the governor's mansion. I'm still exhausted.

The rally attracted probably close to 1,000 people. Certainly many hundreds. It was in the neighborhood destroyed after George Floyd was killed, so there were lots of boarded-up buildings and the like, hosted by a long list of left-leaning social activist organizations. They had planned the rally long before the Biden decision, and most of the people speaking focused on broad social justice issues -- a housing shortage, systemic racism, etc. -- that they would have talked about otherwise, mostly problems that existed when Obama was president. But the Biden news probably gave it a more hopeful vibe. I had to find diverse people to interview. I talked to a Black woman, Somali man and Mexican immigrant man. So mission accomplished. The march was a mile long and after it dispersed I had to walk the mile back to my car.

I got home in late afternoon, already tired, heated up some food and saw an email from my editor saying I had to go back out, this time to St. Paul for a conflict in front of the governor's mansion.

That one involved maybe 100 or so people from both sides mingling in the street yelling at each other in an unorganized way. I didn't have to get quotes at that one; I was just there in case any mayhem broke out. Not much happened aside from hostile taunting. I talked to the couple who live across the street from the governor's mansion and have to put up with this stuff on a regular basis. I talked to one woman who said she was 78 and had scolded a 20-year-old man for using foul language. She kept going on about that. And I talked to a woman who kept saying "How can there be more votes than there are registered voters?? Does that sound right to you?" I said I had no idea, feigning neutrality but secretly thinking, wow, it's going to be a long few next months.

On my way out, a woman said, "How can they possibly believe those things?" Funny, I thought, because I often wonder this myself. Except I wonder it about Trump supporters, and this woman was a Trump supporter thinking it of Biden supporters.

"Or bad parents!" she said, and I didn't respond in any way because I have strong views on the subject of parenting and certainly didn't want to get into all that. "Their parents didn't love them!" she said as she strode away.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2020, 03:03:57 pm

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I hope everyone is doing well!

Work has been much better this week than last, so I'm heaving a sigh of relief for that.

Tomorrow is Veterans Day.  National holiday, so I will be off work.   My intent is to have a bit of a sleep in, and then head out to get some shopping done.  With the CV-19 numbers going up, I plan on going out in the middle of the day (stores should be emptier) and stocking up on some necessities that I don't need right now, but will need in the near future.  This way, if we are put under lockdown again, I will have what I need, and not have to go out.

I'm not talking about hoarding toilet paper ( :laugh: ) I'm talking about stuff like toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving cream, razors, sleep aids, and things like that.

Mom and dad are going to be ordering a meal for Thanksgiving, but I'm going to make the Italian stuff that we have to go along with it, as well as a corn pudding/corn casserole (pick whichever name you prefer), so I'll be getting the stuff I need to make those items.  I intend to seal up and freeze the meat and thaw it out to make it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 10, 2020, 09:08:08 pm

I accidentally hoarded toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic. I always order my TP from Amazon (it's more convenient and cheaper) and it was coming in a little more often than needed when COVID hit. So I had, I don't know, maybe 40 rolls. I thought, well, at least that's one thing I won't have to worry about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 10, 2020, 09:44:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 10, 2020, 03:03:57 pm

I'm talking about stuff like toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving cream, razors, sleep aids, and things like that.

I buy toothpaste on special. I have to buy Sensodyne. I end up with 5 or 6 tubes in the bathroom drawer. For the last few months I have been not checking if it is on special and now only have one spare tube left in the drawer so guess I can start checking as I walk past again. I do not use mouth wash, shaving cream, razors or sleep aids. My Grandfather died when I was 14 or 15 so I inherited his electric shaver and have never used anything else.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 10, 2020, 09:51:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 10, 2020, 09:08:08 pm

I accidentally hoarded toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic. I always order my TP from Amazon (it's more convenient and cheaper) and it was coming in a little more often than needed when COVID hit. So I had, I don't know, maybe 40 rolls. I thought, well, at least that's one thing I won't have to worry about.

I buy TP in the supermarket. It sounds strange to buy it from Amazon, that would mean importing it from the USA.There is now a branch in Australia but NZ items come from USA. I use to buy books from Amazon but the postage is horrendous. The only things I buy on mail order are the very occasional book (NZ book companies) and Nespresso coffee capsules. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 11, 2020, 10:33:32 am

Right, it wouldn't be worth doing if you have to pay for overseas shipping and/or live alone.

I have an Amazon Prime account, which offers free quick shipping along with access to movies, etc. I buy toilet paper and other household items from their Subscribe & Save account, which automatically sends products on a scheduled basis and gives you 15% discount you buy five things at a time. And I don't have to go to the store and wrangle giant packages in and out of my car.

I just looked at my account and saw that I'm scheduled to get 32 rolls of toilet paper on Dec. 7. I currently have 24 in my storage closet.  :laugh: Guess I'd better postpone that order.

I also am scheduled to receive 16 rolls of paper towels. I currently have 30. Might have to postpone that one, too.

Although at one point during the early pandemic hoarding days, the site ran out of paper towels in my brand. It asked if I would accept a different brand. I said yes. But the "paper towels" that arrived weren't really equivalent  -- they were rolls the texture of newsprint paper. I kept them to use to pack things when I move.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 11, 2020, 11:56:36 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 08, 2020, 11:54:34 am

... most of the people speaking focused on broad social justice issues -- a housing shortage, systemic racism, etc. -- that they would have talked about otherwise, mostly problems that existed when Obama was president.

Heck, those problems existed when Washington was president.

Quote from: serious crayons on November 08, 2020, 11:54:34 am

...I talked to one woman who said she was 78 and had scolded a 20-year-old man for using foul language. She kept going on about that. And I talked to a woman who kept saying "How can there be more votes than there are registered voters?? Does that sound right to you?" I said I had no idea, feigning neutrality but secretly thinking, wow, it's going to be a long few next months.

It's odd, when you hear Trump supporters interviewed they always say the same thing, as if they're speaking from a script. When progressives are interviewed, they sound way different from each other. Could it be that Trumpers are actually brainwashed?

Regarding the woman who obsessed on a man's foul language...that reminds me of a community Zoom I was in recently where the facilitator asked what were the things people liked/disliked about our neighborhood. A couple of the respondents said homeless people. They went on and on about people living under a bridge (not in our neighborhood), walking along the street looking unkempt (not in our neighborhood), and camping out in downtown (ditto). There are also people who obsess about looters. Whenever you talk to them, the subject always comes up.

Katherine, what you are going through is horrific and I applaud your professionalism and your perseverance! I'm trying to support journalists with my subscriptions and the occasional email about good articles written. I wish I could do more.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2020, 06:21:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It was nice to have a bit of a sleep in today.  ;D


I went out and got the supplies I wanted today, including what I need for Thanksgiving.  The only other items I need are fresh garlic and milk, and I can wait for those.

Only two more days of work, and then the weekend is here.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 11, 2020, 06:47:52 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 10, 2020, 09:08:08 pm

I accidentally hoarded toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic. I always order my TP from Amazon (it's more convenient and cheaper) and it was coming in a little more often than needed when COVID hit. So I had, I don't know, maybe 40 rolls. I thought, well, at least that's one thing I won't have to worry about.

I have a small supply of toilet paper that will last me.  I live alone, and usually get a 4-pack, but now those can't be found, so the last time I went shopping I had to get a 12-pack.  That will last a while.

Quote from: brian on November 10, 2020, 09:44:55 pm

I buy toothpaste on special. I have to buy Sensodyne. I end up with 5 or 6 tubes in the bathroom drawer. For the last few months I have been not checking if it is on special and now only have one spare tube left in the drawer so guess I can start checking as I walk past again. I do not use mouth wash, shaving cream, razors or sleep aids. My Grandfather died when I was 14 or 15 so I inherited his electric shaver and have never used anything else.

Quote from: brian on November 10, 2020, 09:51:08 pm

I buy TP in the supermarket. It sounds strange to buy it from Amazon, that would mean importing it from the USA.There is now a branch in Australia but NZ items come from USA. I use to buy books from Amazon but the postage is horrendous. The only things I buy on mail order are the very occasional book (NZ book companies) and Nespresso coffee capsules.

I have no choice but to use sleep aids.  I've always been a 'bad' sleeper.  I can fall asleep, but I'll wake up a few times during the night.  The natural sleep aid I found works well.  As for TP, I just get mine at the market when I get my regular groceries.

Quote from: serious crayons on November 11, 2020, 10:33:32 am

Right, it wouldn't be worth doing if you have to pay for overseas shipping and/or live alone.

I have an Amazon Prime account, which offers free quick shipping along with access to movies, etc. I buy toilet paper and other household items from their Subscribe & Save account, which automatically sends products on a scheduled basis and gives you 15% discount you buy five things at a time. And I don't have to go to the store and wrangle giant packages in and out of my car.

I just looked at my account and saw that I'm scheduled to get 32 rolls of toilet paper on Dec. 7. I currently have 24 in my storage closet.  :laugh: Guess I'd better postpone that order.

I also am scheduled to receive 16 rolls of paper towels. I currently have 30. Might have to postpone that one, too.

Although at one point during the early pandemic hoarding days, the site ran out of paper towels in my brand. It asked if I would accept a different brand. I said yes. But the "paper towels" that arrived weren't really equivalent  -- they were rolls the texture of newsprint paper. I kept them to use to pack things when I move.

Yea, I would think that postponing those deliveries is a good idea.  :laugh:

Newsprint paper towels?  Ugh.  Doesn't sound like they would do the intended job.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 11, 2020, 11:56:36 am

Heck, those problems existed when Washington was president.  It's odd, when you hear Trump supporters interviewed they always say the same thing, as if they're speaking from a script. When progressives are interviewed, they sound way different from each other. Could it be that Trumpers are actually brainwashed?

Regarding the woman who obsessed on a man's foul language...that reminds me of a community Zoom I was in recently where the facilitator asked what were the things people liked/disliked about our neighborhood. A couple of the respondents said homeless people. They went on and on about people living under a bridge (not in our neighborhood), walking along the street looking unkempt (not in our neighborhood), and camping out in downtown (ditto). There are also people who obsess about looters. Whenever you talk to them, the subject always comes up.

Katherine, what you are going through is horrific and I applaud your professionalism and your perseverance! I'm trying to support journalists with my subscriptions and the occasional email about good articles written. I wish I could do more.

I don't know about being brainwashed, but I think that a lot of people are unable to admit to being wrong.  Everyone wants to be right, so rather than saying that they made a bad decision, they will believe anything that they are told, which prevents them from having to admit they were wrong.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on November 11, 2020, 08:34:56 pm

I had to go and check the brand of TP I currently buy. It is 'Earth Safe'. I know where it is located on the Supermarket shelf. I hate it when  the supermarket rearranges their shelves, completely throws me. With TP it has to be 100% recycled and made in NZ. I also want the packaging  to be paper not plastic. My previous brand was a bit rough and I bought another softer brand for visitors. However I am not sure what happened to that brand and I have changed. This brand seems better. I can vaguely remember as a child having to use cut up newspaper during shortages. I assure you no brand I have ever bought compares.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2020, 12:51:12 pm

Chuck what you said about people not wanting to admit they are wrong hit home with me. I vow to sit with this idea and think of times I was wrong. Off the top of my head, I was wrong about not wanting to take the pills that were prescribed to me. I've gotten used to taking them now and it's not a burden anymore. I think they are doing me good.

There are certain things that I think of as core values for me and I hope they never change. I think all people deserve respect and to have their basic needs met. I think we are only as good as how we treat those who are poor or suffering. I believe in being kind and giving each person a chance. I believe people have a right to decide what happens to their own body. No one has a right to threaten or force others. That kind of thing. And maybe these people Katherine was talking about have hate as one of their core values. Maybe they experienced childhood trauma that pushed them away from other people.

This may be pollyannish, but possibly the act of admitting you're wrong could be reframed as changing your mind. I do know that people changed their mind about Trump and voted against him in the latest election. Sadly there are those who changed their minds the other way, including some people in our circle, including Brokies!  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 12, 2020, 09:01:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2020, 12:51:12 pm

including Brokies!  :-\

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 14, 2020, 10:53:10 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 11, 2020, 11:56:36 am

I'm trying to support journalists with my subscriptions and the occasional email about good articles written. I wish I could do more.

Thank you! At least my paper is doing fairly well, relatively. Nobody's been laid off -- in fact, they're hiring. I heard just yesterday that there are now NO daily papers in North Dakota.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2020, 12:51:12 pm

maybe these people Katherine was talking about have hate as one of their core values. Maybe they experienced childhood trauma that pushed them away from other people.[/b]

I think their core values are things like "People should have to work to support themselves, not expect support from others who earned what they have." Which is why they don't like universal health care, welfare, immigration, taxes, etc. "People should follow the law, and if they don't they should be punished." Which is why they like harsh crime bills and capital punishment, why they think Trump would have been a good "law and order" president who'd crack down on crime, why they were more alarmed by the unrest following George Floyd's death they were by the death itself. "The police are there to protect us and they have a difficult, dangerous job."

I could go on an on. They think people of color are more likely to be poor because they don't work hard and are disproportionately in prison because they commit more crimes, rather than that they have a harder time getting good jobs and are treated unfairly in the criminal justice system. They think the 1950s were the good old days because everyone lived pretty peacefully and shared similar values. They think society got out of hand in the 1960s and needs to go back to the traditional ways.

Of course, I think all these core beliefs have strong counterarguments. I think they're either wrong or don't see the whole picture. But those are their beliefs and they don't change easily.

Researchers have found that people who identify as Democrats or liberals and people who identify as Republicans or conservatives have very different core values when you take politics out of it. Respect for authority vs. questioning authority. Personal responsibility vs. societal support. Tradition vs. change.

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This may be pollyannish, but possibly the act of admitting you're wrong could be reframed as changing your mind.

I think something like realizing you were wrong about your pills isn't as hard as some of these other things. And if you strongly believed that Trump is a good, smart, regular guy working on behalf of your best interests, it's hard to acknowledge he's just the opposite and admit you were fooled all along.

But another problem I've seen in politics is that when politicians DO change their minds, realizing some policy they supported had negative consequences, we label it flip-flopping.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2020, 02:24:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 14, 2020, 10:53:10 am

they were more alarmed by the unrest following George Floyd's death they were by the death itself.

I believe you get your point across--George Floyd's death was a horrible tragedy and a criminal act-- but I also believe that's a bit unfair to people of whatever stripe who were in danger of losing businesses they may have spent many years building, especially in cities that had no connection to Floyd's murder.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 14, 2020, 04:30:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2020, 02:24:23 pm

I believe you get your point across--George Floyd's death was a horrible tragedy and a criminal act-- but I also believe that's a bit unfair to people of whatever stripe who were in danger of losing businesses they may have spent many years building, especially in cities that had no connection to Floyd's murder.

Good point. But in Minneapolis, at least, very few of those people were likely right-wing Trump supporters, given the neighborhood (mostly low income and/or lefty), with the possible exception of corporate-owned chain stores.

So yeah, people whose stores were destroyed -- I talked to one guy, the manager of a looted thrift store -- would have good reason to be upset. But most people think that some of the looting and burning was committed by opportunists. For example, they caught six white teenage boys who had driven in from Wisconsin expressly to loot liquor stores.

I would have thought one exception would be the police station that was burned. Protesters would have motive for that (it's the precinct of George Floyd's killers). And I think some have been arrested. But a couple of weeks ago they arrested a guy who shot an AK-47 into the building with people inside and apparently did other arson-y things. That guy identifies with the Boogaloo Boys (per Wikipedia: a loosely organized far-right, anti-government, and extremist political movement in the United States. ... Boogaloo adherents say they are preparing for, or seek to incite, a second American Civil War which they call the boogaloo.)

That said, circumstances may have been entirely different in other cities. In Chicago, for instance, I believe stores were attacked along the swanky Miracle Mile.

Around here we usually distinguish between protesters and people looting/burning, etc. Obviously there's no doubt some overlap, so in general we call it "unrest" to cover both phenomena.

But yeah, in my previous point I meant people alarmed by the rioting -- which, fair enough, is certainly alarming -- but aren't equally alarmed about racist policing. And of course the protesters aren't solely concerned about George Floyd's murder, but also the pattern of similar killings in other cities, or even just Black people being more likely to get pulled over for minor things, etc.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2020, 01:47:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope you're all doing well this weekend.

This has been a chore-free weekend, and I'm happy about that.  Except for laundry tomorrow, I've been able to relax and not worry about anything.

I have a friend who is a Scentsy representative, and he has a relative to was affected by Hurricane Maria, and back when the hurricane hit, he posted a message to Facebook that if anyone (back then) purchased items from him, he would be donating his income to his relative.

I had not been looking for any scented things to buy for the apartment, but I went to the site anyway, and saw this, and decided to buy it.





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instead of burning a candle, you plug this into an outlet, and place scented wax in it.  As it warms and melts, it releases its scent.

I recently ordered some holiday themed waxes to melt.  Mint hot cocoa, frosted cranberry, and pumpkin muffin.  The wax bricks can sometimes be 'hit or miss' on their scents, but all the holiday ones smell good, and the pumpkin one is my favorite.   Some of the past scents I've had are blueberry muffin, cinnamon vanilla, and brownie batter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2020, 02:08:25 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 12, 2020, 12:51:12 pm

Chuck what you said about people not wanting to admit they are wrong hit home with me. I vow to sit with this idea and think of times I was wrong. Off the top of my head, I was wrong about not wanting to take the pills that were prescribed to me. I've gotten used to taking them now and it's not a burden anymore. I think they are doing me good.

There are certain things that I think of as core values for me and I hope they never change. I think all people deserve respect and to have their basic needs met. I think we are only as good as how we treat those who are poor or suffering. I believe in being kind and giving each person a chance. I believe people have a right to decide what happens to their own body. No one has a right to threaten or force others. That kind of thing. And maybe these people Katherine was talking about have hate as one of their core values. Maybe they experienced childhood trauma that pushed them away from other people.

This may be pollyannish, but possibly the act of admitting you're wrong could be reframed as changing your mind. I do know that people changed their mind about Trump and voted against him in the latest election. Sadly there are those who changed their minds the other way, including some people in our circle, including Brokies!  :-\

No one wants to admit they are wrong, they view it was being weak.  So rather than admit an error, they will double down and hold on to their original answers and feelings like a pit bull with a pork chop.  Admitting one is wrong or that one doesn't have all the answers is a weakness, but then being viewed as overly smart is also a detriment now.

I can remember when Obama was campaigning, and they were saying he was "elite", as a way to make his intelligence appear negative.  I remember thinking:  "Why is this a bad thing?  I want my president to be smarter than me."

Quote from: serious crayons on November 12, 2020, 09:01:09 pm

:o

I'm not surprised by this at all.   I find myself unsure of how to deal with friends that I have that support Trump.  A friend posted this on Facebook, and it nailed exactly how I was feeling, and put much better than how I could say it.  It started with a quote from James Baldwin:  "We can disagree and still love each other....unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist."

The post, which my friend shared from another FB page,  then expanded on this in the original posters' own words:

Maybe I'll put it another way. You know me well enough to know that I believe in civility, decency, coming together, bipartisanship, and making love, not war.  But there has to be a baseline of morality, of shared humanity, first. Unless and until that's there, we can go no further. If you do not pass the James Baldwin test of humanity — not just for myself, but for my LGBTQ family, people of color and women, religious minorities, people with disabilities, for EVERYONE — then we cannot yet come together. These are matters upon which I will never, ever "agree to disagree."

You gleefully voted for a sociopath and his party, all of whom pose a direct threat to me and those I love. I’m not going to just pretend that didn’t happen for the sake of your comfort.

However, after all that, I keep coming back to the fact that this is the US, and people have the right to vote for who they choose, just as they don't have the right to impose their beliefs on me, I don't have the right to do that to them either.

So how do we move on?

Quote from: serious crayons on November 14, 2020, 10:53:10 am

Thank you! At least my paper is doing fairly well, relatively. Nobody's been laid off -- in fact, they're hiring. I heard just yesterday that there are now NO daily papers in North Dakota.

I think their core values are things like "People should have to work to support themselves, not expect support from others who earned what they have." Which is why they don't like universal health care, welfare, immigration, taxes, etc. "People should follow the law, and if they don't they should be punished." Which is why they like harsh crime bills and capital punishment, why they think Trump would have been a good "law and order" president who'd crack down on crime, why they were more alarmed by the unrest following George Floyd's death they were by the death itself. "The police are there to protect us and they have a difficult, dangerous job."

I could go on an on. They think people of color are more likely to be poor because they don't work hard and are disproportionately in prison because they commit more crimes, rather than that they have a harder time getting good jobs and are treated unfairly in the criminal justice system. They think the 1950s were the good old days because everyone lived pretty peacefully and shared similar values. They think society got out of hand in the 1960s and needs to go back to the traditional ways.

Of course, I think all these core beliefs have strong counterarguments. I think they're either wrong or don't see the whole picture. But those are their beliefs and they don't change easily.

Researchers have found that people who identify as Democrats or liberals and people who identify as Republicans or conservatives have very different core values when you take politics out of it. Respect for authority vs. questioning authority. Personal responsibility vs. societal support. Tradition vs. change.

I think something like realizing you were wrong about your pills isn't as hard as some of these other things. And if you strongly believed that Trump is a good, smart, regular guy working on behalf of your best interests, it's hard to acknowledge he's just the opposite and admit you were fooled all along.

But another problem I've seen in politics is that when politicians DO change their minds, realizing some policy they supported had negative consequences, we label it flip-flopping.

Yes, I agree with the flip-flopping/waffling aspect.  There is nothing wrong with changing one's mind.  Being open-minded is a positive thing.   I also agree that Democrats and Republicans have different core values.  The thing is, I don't disagree with all of those core values.  However, I do disagree with the ones that affect the rights of others (right to marriage, right to choose, equal pay for equal work)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 14, 2020, 02:24:23 pm

I believe you get your point across--George Floyd's death was a horrible tragedy and a criminal act-- but I also believe that's a bit unfair to people of whatever stripe who were in danger of losing businesses they may have spent many years building, especially in cities that had no connection to Floyd's murder.

Quote from: serious crayons on November 14, 2020, 04:30:16 pm

Good point. But in Minneapolis, at least, very few of those people were likely right-wing Trump supporters, given the neighborhood (mostly low income and/or lefty), with the possible exception of corporate-owned chain stores.

So yeah, people whose stores were destroyed -- I talked to one guy, the manager of a looted thrift store -- would have good reason to be upset. But most people think that some of the looting and burning was committed by opportunists. For example, they caught six white teenage boys who had driven in from Wisconsin expressly to loot liquor stores.

I would have thought one exception would be the police station that was burned. Protesters would have motive for that (it's the precinct of George Floyd's killers). And I think some have been arrested. But a couple of weeks ago they arrested a guy who shot an AK-47 into the building with people inside and apparently did other arson-y things. That guy identifies with the Boogaloo Boys (per Wikipedia: a loosely organized far-right, anti-government, and extremist political movement in the United States. ... Boogaloo adherents say they are preparing for, or seek to incite, a second American Civil War which they call the boogaloo.)

That said, circumstances may have been entirely different in other cities. In Chicago, for instance, I believe stores were attacked along the swanky Miracle Mile.

Around here we usually distinguish between protesters and people looting/burning, etc. Obviously there's no doubt some overlap, so in general we call it "unrest" to cover both phenomena.

But yeah, in my previous point I meant people alarmed by the rioting -- which, fair enough, is certainly alarming -- but aren't equally alarmed about racist policing. And of course the protesters aren't solely concerned about George Floyd's murder, but also the pattern of similar killings in other cities, or even just Black people being more likely to get pulled over for minor things, etc.

I'm sure that most people would be against the looting and destruction of property, but they need to realize a few things.  First is that (as Katy stated) there were counter-protesters who took part to make the original protesters look bad.   Another point that I saw made on Facebook was that when things started amping up, people were trying to peacefully protest by taking the knee during the anthem, and they were vilified for that.  So when you take peaceful protest away, what does that leave?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 15, 2020, 10:49:21 am

Quote from: serious crayons on November 14, 2020, 10:53:10 am

I think their core values are things like "People should have to work to support themselves, not expect support from others who earned what they have." ... "People should follow the law, and if they don't they should be punished."

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 15, 2020, 02:08:25 am

the thing is, I don't disagree with all of those core values.  However, I do disagree with the ones that affect the rights of others (right to marriage, right to choose, equal pay for equal work)

I should clarify that I don't outright disagree with any of them! I don't think people should lie around and expect others to support them without lifting a finger. I don't believe people should wantonly break the law and not pay any consequences, etc.

And I don't believe most conservatives would say they don't think we should respect other people's rights, or they don't think people should be treated equally, etc.

The difference comes in how those core values are applied, whether they're being violated in one situation or another, how much they're emphasized, whether they take in the whole picture.

For example, I don't think people should lazily sit around expecting others to support them. But to me, that's not what, for example, universal health care is about. Many, many people who work very hard don't have health insurance because their jobs don't provide it. Conservatives, in my experience, don't always see that big picture.

Quote

I can remember when Obama was campaigning, and they were saying he was "elite", as a way to make his intelligence appear negative.  I remember thinking:  "Why is this a bad thing?  I want my president to be smarter than me."

I remember when Obama was running, a former Brokie scoffed at him for having gone to Ivy League schools. I was like, what?! Granted, I think Ivy League degrees are way overvalued, especially considering not all of them are based entirely on academic merit. I've worked with a lot of people with IL degrees who didn't necessarily stand out from those who attended less prestigious colleges. But I certainly don't see it as a negative!

Class is a big and bitter issue for part of Trump's base.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 17, 2020, 05:40:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Oh, we had such a bad storm blow through on Sunday.  50 mph winds, heavy downpours that pounded the windows.

Some areas lost power.  My area did not, but the lights did flicker a few times.


Work is chugging along, and I'm keeping busy with it, so that's a good thing. 

Now that the weather is getting colder, getting together outdoors is really going to stop.  I'm assuming I won't see many friends until April or so of next year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 17, 2020, 06:11:13 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 17, 2020, 05:40:35 pm

Now that the weather is getting colder, getting together outdoors is really going to stop.  I'm assuming I won't see many friends until April or so of next year.

That's a sad thing about this fall. Hardly anyone to enjoy it with. It's 73 degrees here today so I'm spending most of my time outside. I could even sit outside at a resaturant, but all of them have switched to takeout-delivery only.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 17, 2020, 10:32:59 pm

Everyone here is dreading the precautions of winter. A nice day here at this point would be above 50, and even those are rare, so outdoor gatherings are nearly out of the question. For at least the next three to four months.

Except, of course, for those damn protests, which I will probably have to cover even on days that (unlike all the other obnoxious protests) aren't delightfully sunny and warm Saturday afternoons.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2020, 10:59:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!


Work went well today, but about an hour before I could sign off for the day (4:00) a news update interrupted the regular broadcast to announce that NYC schools are shutting down due to the virus.

While I'm not one to panic shop, this did make me think that perhaps other shut downs would happen, and there would be a run on the stores again.   I had given up eating frozen prepared meals, because of the high sodium content.  However, possible rushes on the stores and shut downs could make fresh food hard to come by, so I went out today at 5:00, after I shut down, and ran to the store to stock up on some frozen meats.

I didn't get frozen meals, I did get some frozen poultry, meats, seafood, and a few other things to keep me stocked up in case I can't get fresh stuff.   Of course, I'll still try to get fresh stuff to eat, as that's the best, but now my fridge is stocked and my shopping orders can be smaller now.

I didn't need to get anything the panic shoppers stocked up on last time, as I beat them to the punch.  :laugh:   I didn't hoard anything, but since I live alone, most things last a while for me.  I have enough soap, paper towels, toilet paper, meds, toothpaste, mouth wash and other things to see me through, so I'm fine.  I left those for other shoppers who may need them.

The only thing I'll need to get for Thanksgiving is garlic and milk, so I can hold off on those for now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 18, 2020, 11:03:36 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 17, 2020, 06:11:13 pm

That's a sad thing about this fall. Hardly anyone to enjoy it with. It's 73 degrees here today so I'm spending most of my time outside. I could even sit outside at a resaturant, but all of them have switched to takeout-delivery only.  :'(

Quote from: serious crayons on November 17, 2020, 10:32:59 pm

Everyone here is dreading the precautions of winter. A nice day here at this point would be above 50, and even those are rare, so outdoor gatherings are nearly out of the question. For at least the next three to four months.

Except, of course, for those damn protests, which I will probably have to cover even on days that (unlike all the other obnoxious protests) aren't delightfully sunny and warm Saturday afternoons.

The temps here are going to put a stop to outdoor gatherings soon.  Overnight temps for Tues and Weds were below freezing.  Tomorrow's will be just above freezing.  Friday and Saturday we're back up to the 50 range during the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2020, 11:09:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well.

Covid continues to spike in the area.  NYC has gone back to 100% remote learning, and the Gov. of NJ is advising that people not gather for Thanksgiving.  Thanks giving this year will be the 4 of us (mom, dad, Chris and I).   My other brother Mike will be with his wife and Shana, Derek and Trent.

We had a sad phone call on Sunday.  My brother told us that his partner on the police force passed away to a heart attack.  He was only 50, and had a wife and young daughter.   Everyone on the force is stunned.

Trent's 7th bday is the 30th, we are going to meet at a ride through attraction for Christmas lights.  We'll be staying in our separate cars, and we'll have gifts for Trent.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2020, 07:30:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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The prep-work for tomorrow has begun.

The sauce is done,  the sausage is cooked and now sitting in the sauce, and the meatball mix is chilling in the fridge.  In about 10 minutes I can take it out and start forming the meatballs, and then pop them in the oven.  Once they're done, into the sauce they go, and tomorrow, I'll transfer them to the crockpot and bring them to mom and dad's place.

I'll also make the corn casserole tomorrow, that's a 1-2-3 quick recipe, just mix and toss it in the oven.

I was off work today, and off work on Friday, but kinda-sorta still working.   I have a large report to complete by 12/3, so I was popping online for work related purposes, but not answering client emails or team member emails.  I had my 'out of office' alert on, and gave them instructions  on who to contact.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 25, 2020, 08:48:16 pm

Chuck, I admire how you are handling all these shifting instructions. You are an inspiration! I also admire your cooking skills. I'm cooking for Friday, when my family will get together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2020, 11:46:27 pm

I have some outdoor lights that I'm hoping to string on the bushes out front today. Today won't be warm, but it should be sunny, according to my phone. Right now the sky is boneless blue.

When you're at the drive-thru lights, will you be in separate cars? Maybe you could get some Facetime calls going so people in the various cars could interact as they go.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2020, 11:49:55 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 25, 2020, 08:48:16 pm

Chuck, I admire how you are handling all these shifting instructions. You are an inspiration! I also admire your cooking skills. I'm cooking for Friday, when my family will get together.

Good luck with the meal, but I'm sure it will go fantastically!

Cooking skills?   I must admit, I need to follow recipes.  I can't whip up a meal from scratch, just does not happen.  LOL

As for shifting instructions, there have been a lot of changes at work lately.  Not with personnel, but with job functions and applications/programs we use, so there is a lot of new leaning going on.  I sometimes feel like a bird learning to fly, that has been pushed out of the nest.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 27, 2020, 03:47:58 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 01, 2020, 12:43:08 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well.

;D

We went out on Sunday for Trenton's birthday, and went through the drive-thru holiday light display.  It was fun.

We went in separate cars, but we met up beforehand at a rest stop, spent some time together, and then formed a four car procession to the display.

Work has been getting hectic lately, and I'm hoping that there's a light at the end of the tunnel for 2021.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 01, 2020, 10:28:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 01, 2020, 12:43:08 am

We went out on Sunday for Trenton's birthday, and went through the drive-thru holiday light display.  It was fun.

We went in separate cars, but we met up beforehand at a rest stop, spent some time together, and then formed a four car procession to the display.

That sounds fun! That reminds me that I'd like to do that with my son or sons.

Did you hang out outdoors t the rest stop? Was it cold?

It's still hovering around 40-degree highs here. There are some indications it will be a mild winter. I sure hope so -- don't we have enough problems without cold and snow?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2020, 10:11:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Ooooh, it is chilly in NJ tonight!


Christmas prep is coming along well.   I've gotten gifts for Sacha's daughters, Trent, Shana, Derek, and mom and dad.   I think I'm pretty much ready for the holiday.  ;D

Mom decided she wanted to bake cookies, so we'll have to schedule some time to do that.

Started working on my Christmas cards, and I've managed to mail out the first 20 cards, this week, all internationally bound.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 05, 2020, 11:36:35 pm

I posted a card to the UK on Saturday and have 14 for Australia ready to post tomorrow. I have added the 2 I usually send to the States to my email list this year. I do not send any cards now within NZ and am gradually reducing the list to Australia. I like receiving cards and putting them up in the lounge room but times are changing. Each card has a 3 page letter including 10 travel photos, obviously all taken in NZ this year.
I will expand the letter and add more photos before emailing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2020, 12:22:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It was a quiet weekend for me.  Didn't do anything on Saturday, and Sunday was lunch with my parents and laundry.

I did decide on what to get my parents.  We are not exchanging anything big, to limit time spent in stores.  Mom and dad have also reached the 'we have everything we need, we don't want anything new" stage.  However, my brother and I noticed that mom and dad have a lot of old stuff in the kitchen.  I ordered this for them.  They both cook, so they will both use them.


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Chris (my brother) and I are also going to go to Bed, Bath, Beyond and get a spatula set, other kitchen aids, and perhaps some inexpensive (for daily use) silverware.  Then, on Christmas, after they open all this up, we'll make them throw out the old stuff that is beat up, discolored, worn or otherwise not needed.

This Saturday I'll be at mom and dad's place to do the Christmas baking.  We're only going to make three types of cookies, Tri-chocolate chip (milk, dark, and white chocoalate chips), decorated sugar cookies, and Italian Christmas cookies.

If you're not familiar with Italian Christmas cookies, they look like this.


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I mailed out 40 Christmas cards so far, the first 20 went out on Friday, and are internationally bound.  The next 20 went out today, and are all within the US, but farther from me (west coast).  The next batch will be nearby states, and the last batch will be NJ bound.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2020, 12:24:01 am

Quote from: brian on December 05, 2020, 11:36:35 pm

I posted a card to the UK on Saturday and have 14 for Australia ready to post tomorrow. I have added the 2 I usually send to the States to my email list this year. I do not send any cards now within NZ and am gradually reducing the list to Australia. I like receiving cards and putting them up in the lounge room but times are changing. Each card has a 3 page letter including 10 travel photos, obviously all taken in NZ this year.

I will expand the letter and add more photos before emailing.

I actually had a card mishap today, and I'm glad I caught it before I mailed the card out!

This is how I described it on a FB post.


That awkward moment where you are writing out Christmas cards, and you decide to check the one you just wrote, and realize that instead of writing "Dear Samuel", you actually wrote "Dead Samuel".

Glad I caught that before it went out!

and just for the record, I don't send any cards to any Samuels, so I didn't give out the real name.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 08, 2020, 12:37:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 08, 2020, 12:24:01 am

That awkward moment where you are writing out Christmas cards, and you decide to check the one you just wrote, and realize that instead of writing "Dear Samuel", you actually wrote "Dead Samuel".

 :laugh: :laugh:

You should probably send out the batch of cards addressed to dead people even before the West Coast group. Who knows how far they have to go!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 11, 2020, 09:21:29 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF to you all!

Tomorrow is the cookie bake-off day with mom.   We've pared down the amount of cookies we'll be making, as well as the variety. 

This week was productive for me, because it was slow at work.  That allowed me time to get all my holiday cards done and mailed, and to get the gifts I'm giving, wrapped.

Sunday I'll be at mom and dad's again for laundry, and then I'm off work for the week.   I'll most likely still sign on the work computer after hours for a bit to go through emails and deal with some things, but other than that, I'll be able to relax.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 15, 2020, 10:59:01 am

I got your Christmas card! Thank you so much, it made my day :D :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 15, 2020, 01:00:36 pm

And I got mine. Thank you Chuck!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2020, 09:36:23 pm

Hey, Chuck, have you seen this?

https://metalinjection.net/video/figure-skating-duo-perform-to-metallica-nothing-else-matters?fbclid=IwAR1dwWU5QsAUGoBsc9TXNvQ8R6kwka5_ME1TWnMlBQYP42jQyYN87-B40bk (https://metalinjection.net/video/figure-skating-duo-perform-to-metallica-nothing-else-matters?fbclid=IwAR1dwWU5QsAUGoBsc9TXNvQ8R6kwka5_ME1TWnMlBQYP42jQyYN87-B40bk)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2020, 09:58:23 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 15, 2020, 09:36:23 pm

Hey, Chuck, have you seen this?

https://metalinjection.net/video/figure-skating-duo-perform-to-metallica-nothing-else-matters?fbclid=IwAR1dwWU5QsAUGoBsc9TXNvQ8R6kwka5_ME1TWnMlBQYP42jQyYN87-B40bk (https://metalinjection.net/video/figure-skating-duo-perform-to-metallica-nothing-else-matters?fbclid=IwAR1dwWU5QsAUGoBsc9TXNvQ8R6kwka5_ME1TWnMlBQYP42jQyYN87-B40bk)

Hiya Lee!  I had seen pics of this on FB, but had not seen the actual performance, they were really good, and that was a pretty original song to skate to.  You don't hear music from hard rock/heavy metal bands being used on the ice rink.

Have you ever seen this one?  They were a US ice dance team that I loved, and I wish they had stayed in the competitive world longer, but it became too expensive.  I believe I read that they are now working for Cirque Du Soleil.  This was one of my favorite performances by them.  Not only the moves, but the chemistry they have together was strong.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2020, 10:10:28 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing, as we inch our way to Christmas?

today I went to visit my cowoker, Sacha.  We always exchange at the holidays, and we both have this week as vacation time, so we met up so we could exchange.  I got gifts for her twin girls, and they helped put the gift to me together, so we had to meet to exchange.

I got the twins (Nadia and Olivia) some crafty projects.  I got them (each) a kit to make their own tiaras, and a kit to make their own floral crowns.  Nadia and Olivia are definitely 'girly-girls' and they loved it.  In fact, on the way home, Sacha sent me video of them on the living room floor, each making a floral crown.

As for Sacha, I went easy and gave her cash.   Not my usual gift choice, but she is a single mother who just moved into her first house, and I figured this would be what she needed most.

I will post pics of  what they gave me in another thread here, one of the holiday ones.

Tomorrow we're supposed to be getting a major snowstorm, about  6 inches to a foot of snow, maybe more.   We had two or three days of flurries in the past month, but this will be the first substantial snow.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 15, 2020, 10:16:37 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 08, 2020, 12:37:23 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

You should probably send out the batch of cards addressed to dead people even before the West Coast group. Who knows how far they have to go!  :laugh:

With some of the people I know who have passed, the cards may not make it, they could be turned to ash before they reach their addressees.  :laugh:

Brokies who have pass are exceptions, of course!!!

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 15, 2020, 10:59:01 am

I got your Christmas card! Thank you so much, it made my day :D :-*

Quote from: Sason on December 15, 2020, 01:00:36 pm

And I got mine. Thank you Chuck!  :-*

I'm glad they got there!!!  The post offices here didn't have the holiday stamps until the week I mailed them, and with mail services slowed due to CV-19, I was thinking that my Euro Cards would not arrive in time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 16, 2020, 10:52:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2020, 10:16:37 pm

With some of the people I know who have passed, the cards may not make it, they could be turned to ash before they reach their addressees.  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 16, 2020, 06:09:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 15, 2020, 10:16:37 pm

I'm glad they got there!!!  The post offices here didn't have the holiday stamps until the week I mailed them, and with mail services slowed due to CV-19, I was thinking that my Euro Cards would not arrive in time.

Luckily, the mail service wasn't quite as bad as you feared  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 18, 2020, 11:09:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone's Christmas prep is going well, and I hope that everyone who celebrated Hanukkah had a great one.


We had a decent sized snowfall on Wednesday.  It wasn't too bad, we definitely didn't get what was predicted.  They were telling us that some areas were going to have a foot or more of snow.   We had about 7 inches here.  There were some areas of NJ that got more than that.

Today was my last day of vacation, back to work on Monday.  However, it will be a short week, with leaving early on Thursday (3pm) and closed Friday, and then the same thing the following week.

Tomorrow, Shana, Derek and Trenton are coming down for an early Christmas lunch, and we'll exchange gifts with them that day.   Mom got Trent a Hot Wheels race track, and a motorized marble run.  So I was at their place today, helping them put them together.   Mom and Dad decided that since Shana's and Derek's apartment is small, Trent's gifts will stay at mom and dad's place.  This way, whenever he comes over, he can  play with them here.

I had quick cleaning done on the apartment today.  LOL.   My neighbor downstairs didn't have an ice scraper or snow brush, and asked if she could borrow mine so she could clean her car.  She didn't need to leave her apartment Wednesday or Thursday, but something came up today, and she didn't have one.   I let her borrow mine, and told her to clean her car, go to the store, and return the brush when she got back.  I wasn't sure if she was going to come up to return it, or buzz me so I could come down, so I got the place cleaned very quickly.   It wasn't dirty, but I had a lot of things out of place.  I put everything away, and started a load of dishes. 

She buzzed me when she got back, and met me halfway up, so she didn't come in, but now the apartment is nice and clean in case someone does stop by.

Since I'm going to be at Mom and Dad's place tomorrow, I'm going to bring my laundry and get it done then, so if I decide to see them on Sunday, it will just be a quick visit for lunch.

Everything here that I needed to do for Christmas is done.  All the gifts have arrived and are wrapped, all the cards have been mailed, and I'm good to go.

My last thing that I want to do is go out on Christmas Eve, and drive around and see how everyone decorated for Christmas.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 19, 2020, 06:36:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 18, 2020, 11:09:57 pm

She buzzed me when she got back, and met me halfway up, so she didn't come in, but now the apartment is nice and clean in case someone does stop by.

Wow, what a thoughtful neighbor!

Quote

Since I'm going to be at Mom and Dad's place tomorrow, I'm going to bring my laundry

And typical son.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2020, 09:44:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 18, 2020, 11:09:57 pm

I had quick cleaning done on the apartment today.  LOL.   My neighbor downstairs didn't have an ice scraper or snow brush, and asked if she could borrow mine so she could clean her car.  She didn't need to leave her apartment Wednesday or Thursday, but something came up today, and she didn't have one.   I let her borrow mine, and told her to clean her car, go to the store, and return the brush when she got back.  I wasn't sure if she was going to come up to return it, or buzz me so I could come down, so I got the place cleaned very quickly.   It wasn't dirty, but I had a lot of things out of place.  I put everything away, and started a load of dishes. 

She buzzed me when she got back, and met me halfway up, so she didn't come in, but now the apartment is nice and clean in case someone does stop by.

You cleaned your apartment because a neighbor was dropping by to return a borrowed ice scraper.  ???  Well, aren't you just the Happy Homemaker?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 19, 2020, 10:27:54 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2020, 09:44:07 pm

You cleaned your apartment because a neighbor was dropping by to return a borrowed ice scraper.  ???  Well, aren't you just the Happy Homemaker?  ;D

Yes  this is mind boggling to me as well. I tidy up in preparation for invited guests, thankfully that is not often. However anyone dropping in can take me as they find me especially if they are borrowing something. I might be embarrassed at the washing up piled at the kitchen sink. It sometimes builds up for 2 or 3 days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 03:14:56 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 19, 2020, 09:44:07 pm

You cleaned your apartment because a neighbor was dropping by to return a borrowed ice scraper.  ???  Well, aren't you just the Happy Homemaker?  ;D

Quote from: brian on December 19, 2020, 10:27:54 pm

Yes  this is mind boggling to me as well. I tidy up in preparation for invited guests, thankfully that is not often. However anyone dropping in can take me as they find me especially if they are borrowing something. I might be embarrassed at the washing up piled at the kitchen sink. It sometimes builds up for 2 or 3 days.

lmao!  I didn't go crazy and give the apartment a full cleaning.  I just wanted it to look presentable in case she came up and came in.  I had some clothes on the floor that I threw into the hamper, I put the dishes that were in the sink into the dishwasher, any empty water bottles I had went into the proper recycling bin, small things like that.

It's not like I dusted everything and then dragged out the mop and vacuum and then scrubbed the toilet.   :laugh:

I often do things like, I'll have a bottle of water, and a can of seltzer by the computer, and a single serve bag of chips, and when I'm done with them, leave them (all empty) by the computer.   Or I'll eat lunch by my work laptop, and leave the plate there all day.  Leave any pots or pans I used in the sink.   One habit I have is to hang a plastic shopping bag on the handle of the doors that hide my heating/AC unit, and put garbage in there, and when it gets full, put it into a proper garbage bag to take out when it gets full.   

When I got back to the apartment after giving her the brush, I realized I had done all of those things, and not cleaned any of them up, so I tidied up the place.

As I'm sitting here now, I can say I have three empty cans of seltzer on my computer desk, and one empty bag of single serving chips.  On my couch is a bag of groceries that I picked up at 7:30 but didn't bother to put away.  On the TV tray that I use for my "work from home" set-up is a bottle of ketchup I used for dinner that I haven't put away yet, and in the bedroom is my fresh laundry which I did today, but didn't bother to put away.  It's been sitting there since about 6:00 this evening (it's now 2:00am my time).

So when I say "clean the apartment", I'm basically dealing with putting the place in order by taking care of things like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 10:51:05 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:32:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 19, 2020, 06:36:11 pm

And typical son.  :laugh:

Just remember to keep your mum miles away from your laundry!!!   :o :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:32:41 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 10:51:05 am

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Nice try, but that's not me.

She's not wearing pearls.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:33:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:32:29 pm

Just remember to keep your mum miles away from your laundry!!!   :o :o

Please!  After the bleach-spilling incident, I don't let her near them.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:39:15 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 03:14:56 am

lmao!  I didn't go crazy and give the apartment a full cleaning.  I just wanted it to look presentable in case she came up and came in.  I had some clothes on the floor that I threw into the hamper, I put the dishes that were in the sink into the dishwasher, any empty water bottles I had went into the proper recycling bin, small things like that.

It's not like I dusted everything and then dragged out the mop and vacuum and then scrubbed the toilet.   :laugh:

I often do things like, I'll have a bottle of water, and a can of seltzer by the computer, and a single serve bag of chips, and when I'm done with them, leave them (all empty) by the computer.   Or I'll eat lunch by my work laptop, and leave the plate there all day.  Leave any pots or pans I used in the sink.   One habit I have is to hang a plastic shopping bag on the handle of the doors that hide my heating/AC unit, and put garbage in there, and when it gets full, put it into a proper garbage bag to take out when it gets full.   

When I got back to the apartment after giving her the brush, I realized I had done all of those things, and not cleaned any of them up, so I tidied up the place.

As I'm sitting here now, I can say I have three empty cans of seltzer on my computer desk, and one empty bag of single serving chips.  On my couch is a bag of groceries that I picked up at 7:30 but didn't bother to put away.  On the TV tray that I use for my "work from home" set-up is a bottle of ketchup I used for dinner that I haven't put away yet, and in the bedroom is my fresh laundry which I did today, but didn't bother to put away.  It's been sitting there since about 6:00 this evening (it's now 2:00am my time).

So when I say "clean the apartment", I'm basically dealing with putting the place in order by taking care of things like that.

I wouldn't call that cleaning. To me, cleaning is dusting, hoovering, mopping the floor, scrubbing the toilet etc.

I'm not sure I know the proper word for what you're doing, but I think I'd call it tidying up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:41:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:33:31 pm

Please!  After the bleach-spilling incident, I don't let her near them.  LOL

Good! That's exactly what I meant!  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:45:00 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:39:15 pm

I wouldn't call that cleaning. To me, cleaning is dusting, hoovering, mopping the floor, scrubbing the toilet etc.

I'm not sure I know the proper word for what you're doing, but I think I'd call it tidying up.

some people are soooo picky.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:49:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:45:00 pm

some people are soooo picky.   :laugh:

Oh please...   


At least I have a normal bathroom!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:55:22 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 20, 2020, 12:49:00 pm

Oh please...   


At least I have a normal bathroom!!!

It's nice that you have two normal things about you.   Your bathroom, and your friends.

Everything else...............eehhhhhhhhhhh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 01:01:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:32:41 pm

Nice try, but that's not me.

She's not wearing pearls.

They're in the dishwasher.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 20, 2020, 01:56:49 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 10:51:05 am

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Actually, this is who I had in mind, the Happy Homemaker herself..

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 20, 2020, 02:13:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:32:41 pm

She's not wearing pearls.

 :laugh:

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 01:01:31 pm

They're in the dishwasher.

 :laugh:


Trivia quiz: Why did June Cleaver almost always wear pearls?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 02:25:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 20, 2020, 02:13:05 pm

:laugh:

 :laugh:


Trivia quiz: Why did June Cleaver almost always wear pearls?

Did she have a scar on her neck, or something like that?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 20, 2020, 03:35:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 20, 2020, 12:55:22 pm

It's nice that you have two normal things about you.   Your bathroom, and your friends.

Everything else...............eehhhhhhhhhhh.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 21, 2020, 12:25:41 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 20, 2020, 02:25:51 pm

Did she have a scar on her neck, or something like that?

That's what I thought it was, but when I googled it yesterday it said she had an unusually deep but natural hollow in her neck that cast strange shadows.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 23, 2020, 08:28:45 pm

Hey friend, stay in touch, okay? We're thinking about you and rooting for you.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2020, 10:43:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, as you no doubt know from my Facebook page,  my mother, brother and I all tested positive for Covid.

Right now, we all have mild symptoms.  Mom feels achy,  Chris feels like he has a head cold.  I have a mildly scratchy throat that comes and goes, and a low grade fever.  I also have that 'foggy' feeling in my head, like when you have a headcold.

Of course, this is happening during month end, quarter end and year end at work, which is pretty busy. 

I will update when I can.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2020, 02:01:23 am

We're sending hopes for mild cases that are gone in a flash!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 24, 2020, 11:18:38 am

Oh, I didn't know your mother and brother also have it. Double ouch.

Take good care of yourselves and stay alerted if symptoms get worse.
Wishing all of you a speedy recovery!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 24, 2020, 02:25:06 pm

Oh no, I didn't see that on Facebook! I'm so sorry to hear that, Chuck! I'm sending healing thoughts for your family -- please keep us updated when you can.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 24, 2020, 03:52:39 pm

((( Chuck and family))))

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 24, 2020, 11:42:45 pm

Oh, dear God. ... I'm so sorry to hear that.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 25, 2020, 12:36:47 pm

Hoping for a turnaround in your health today, friend, and for your mother and brother to feel better too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2020, 05:31:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I Hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying their holidays.

We are all hanging in there on our ends.   Today is day 4 for me, Chris and dad with Covid (turns out his negative was false) and mom is day 5.  All symptoms seem to be mild, stuffy nose, mild (and very infrequent) cough.  Fever appears to have broken, and the scratchiness of the throat has left.  So has the fogginess in my head.

I have been keeping myself hydrated, drinking a lot of water, cranberry juice, and orange juice.  I have beein taking Zicam, which is supposed to reduce the duration of colds.  I also have some cough meds, flu meds, and immunity boosters.

I also have an oximeter to measure the amount of oxygen in my blood, and my levels are as they should be.

Spending a quiet Christmas at home, eating chicken soup, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on December 26, 2020, 06:43:24 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 25, 2020, 05:31:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!

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I Hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying their holidays.

We are all hanging in there on our ends.   Today is day 4 for me, Chris and dad with Covid (turns out his negative was false) and mom is day 5.  All symptoms seem to be mild, stuffy nose, mild (and very infrequent) cough.  Fever appears to have broken, and the scratchiness of the throat has left.  So has the fogginess in my head.

I have been keeping myself hydrated, drinking a lot of water, cranberry juice, and orange juice.  I have beein taking Zicam, which is supposed to reduce the duration of colds.  I also have some cough meds, flu meds, and immunity boosters.

I also have an oximeter to measure the amount of oxygen in my blood, and my levels are as they should be.

Spending a quiet Christmas at home, eating chicken soup, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Oh my, I'm very sorry you spent Christmas Day alone. :'( Big hugs, Chuckie!

But it's good to hear you're all holding up ok! Thank you for keeping us posted. Ongoing good wishes coming your way :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 26, 2020, 11:20:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 25, 2020, 05:31:38 pm

I have been keeping myself hydrated, drinking a lot of water, cranberry juice, and orange juice.  I have beein taking Zicam, which is supposed to reduce the duration of colds.  I also have some cough meds, flu meds, and immunity boosters.

Glad you and your family seem to be on the upswing! What do you take as immunity boosters?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 26, 2020, 10:18:33 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 26, 2020, 11:20:44 am

Glad you and your family seem to be on the upswing!

Ditto!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2020, 10:57:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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We have officially made it through Christmas, and now we start the march to New Year's, and saying good bye to this God-awful year we're in now.

In spite of spending Christmas in my apartment, before I tested positive for Covid, I did manage to get everything done that I wanted.  My cards got sent, gifts were given, cookies were baked, and I even managed to go out for a night drive and see all the Christmas lights that I could.

I even watched Hallmark Christmas movies pretty much every day while working.

I have fallen out of the habit of making New Year's resolutions, as I feel they can sometimes set one up for failure.  However, I do believe a new year is a good time to hit the mental 'reset' button and move into the new year with a new frame of mind.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 26, 2020, 11:20:52 pm

Take good care of yourself, dear Chuckie!  We neeeeeed you!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2020, 11:27:17 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on December 26, 2020, 06:43:24 am

Oh my, I'm very sorry you spent Christmas Day alone. :'( Big hugs, Chuckie!

But it's good to hear you're all holding up ok! Thank you for keeping us posted. Ongoing good wishes coming your way :-*

Quote from: serious crayons on December 26, 2020, 11:20:44 am

Glad you and your family seem to be on the upswing! What do you take as immunity boosters?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 26, 2020, 10:18:33 pm

Ditto!

Thanks everyone.

My family and I are still doing well.  Everyone seems to be experiencing mild symptoms only, and the ones we have are fading.  My fever and scratchy throat are gone.  I still have some congestion, but it's not anything major, nor preventing me from getting enough oxygen.  Even my cough seems to be decreasing, and it wasn't that bad to begin with.

Today was day 5 since symptoms started, and I'm doing well.

Katy, I'm taking Zicam, which lessens the durations of colds, I figure it can't hurt.  I'm also taking airborne as an immunity booster.   I'm also drinking OJ that has added Vitamin D and Zinc, which studies show to help build immunity and beneficial to the battle against Covid.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 27, 2020, 11:15:53 am

Great news about your health and your family's, Chuck!

I'll check into Airborne. I had good luck with your MidNite recommendation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on December 27, 2020, 02:17:23 pm

I added Zinc to my morning vitamin tablets way back in March when some expert recommended it. I already include cod liver which is high in Vitamin D as well as Vitamin A which is why I take it as I have a Vitamin A deficiency.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2020, 09:00:15 pm

Maybe I should reconsider and try supplements again. I say "reconsider," because decades ago, when vitamin C to prevent colds was all the rage, over a couple of winters I did some experimentation (took extra vitamin C, took no extra vitamin C, and so forth). It seemed to make no difference whether I took vitamin C or not. What seemed to make the most difference as to whether I had a healthy winter or an unhealthy winter was ... the weather.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2020, 11:43:08 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's the last week of the old year.

I'm posting here what I posted on my FB page today, because I feel it's appropriate.


Before I get into this post, I want to stress to you that I'm doing just fine, I promise, so don't try to read between the lines, there's no message there, I'm not that deep.  LOL

I'm posting one last Christmas song, that I just happened to hear today, and I think it fits this Christmas season for a lot of people.

Truth be told, it's not a Christmas song, but has "Christmas" in the title, and the theme is about dealing with difficult times, which people are definitely having now.  As this year draws to a close, let's all move forward to better times.

Dolly Parton - "Hard Candy Christmas"

For those of my friends who may be unfamiliar with the term "hard candy Christmas", here's an explanation.  Hard candy encompasses a large array of inexpensive sweet treats like candy canes and lollipops. The phrase "hard candy Christmas" refers to a time when families who did not have much money could only afford to give hard candy or penny candy (bulk confectionery) to their children at Christmas. The hard candy metaphor suggests that life can simultaneously be hard and sweet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 28, 2020, 12:22:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2020, 09:00:15 pm

Maybe I should reconsider and try supplements again. I say "reconsider," because decades ago, when vitamin C to prevent colds was all the rage, over a couple of winters I did some experimentation (took extra vitamin C, took no extra vitamin C, and so forth). It seemed to make no difference whether I took vitamin C or not. What seemed to make the most difference as to whether I had a healthy winter or an unhealthy winter was ... the weather.

The trouble with supplements, as you probably know, is that they're usually made from readily available substances, so they can't be patented, so there's no incentive for companies to conduct expensive clinical trials needed to satisfy FDA requirements for effectiveness. Any company can sell them as long as they don't claim medical benefits.

Some years ago I wrote about a meta-analysis conducted about the links between lifestyle practices and Alzheimer's. Back then, the supplement ginkgo biloba was said to deter the disease.

The meta-study came up with almost no hard conclusions. There was some evidence that exercise might have a preventative effect. Crossword puzzles, Sudoku and those computer mind-exercising games were not proven effective -- they might improve your skills at crosswords, etc., but so far there's no evidence that they stave off dementia. The most solid conclusion was that ginkgo biloba has been shown not to prevent dementia.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2020, 06:40:11 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 28, 2020, 12:22:55 pm

Some years ago I wrote about a meta-analysis conducted about the links between lifestyle practices and Alzheimer's. Back then, the supplement ginkgo biloba was said to deter the disease.

A story about ginkgo biloba.

Years ago my dad tried taking it to improve his memory. He told me this as we drove home from dinner at a local "family restaurant." He also mentioned that he wanted to stop to fill up the car's gas tank on our way home.

He forgot to stop for gas.

To be honest, I forgot it, too, but I remember I made some smart remark about the ginkgo biloba not doing much good.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2020, 06:44:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 28, 2020, 12:22:55 pm

The trouble with supplements, as you probably know, is that they're usually made from readily available substances, so they can't be patented, so there's no incentive for companies to conduct expensive clinical trials needed to satisfy FDA requirements for effectiveness. Any company can sell them as long as they don't claim medical benefits.

Granted I haven't done research, but I have a memory of once hearing someplace that if you took too much of one supplement (vitamin C, maybe?). all you did was pee out the excess, so it was a waste of money to take too much.

Too much of some things can also be dangerous--but, again, I don't remember which substances.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 28, 2020, 08:43:09 pm

I realized later it's not that the benefits of supplements can't be researched at all, but I think the researchers would have to get grants from the government or schools. And even then, their studies might not meet FDA standards, so the products still couldn't be marketed as medicinal. But at least users would have sounder information to go on.

I think they do a lot more of that sort of thing in Europe.

And true, if they're not researching them for efficacy they're probably not researching them for safety, either.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2020, 01:19:13 am

Of course, just because something didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for somebody else.

Conventionally, "they" say a cold lasts a week to 10 days. In me, a cold lasts 10 days to two weeks.  :(

And I'm still terrified of contracting Covid. Now I'm hearing that one of every 1000 Americans have died from it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 29, 2020, 11:16:49 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2020, 01:19:13 am

Of course, just because something didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for somebody else.

Conventionally, "they" say a cold lasts a week to 10 days. In me, a cold lasts 10 days to two weeks.  :(

And I'm still terrified of contracting Covid. Now I'm hearing that one of every 1000 Americans have died from it.

-- True, I would think that applies to most if not every supplement and medication.

-- As I recall, colds used to last about 5 days for me, but I haven't had one in literally decades. Since the mid-90s, I've had the flu once, pneumonia (with hospitalization) once, a bad cough once, appendicitis (once, obviously), minor skin cancer four times and maybe two or three days a year where I felt generally kind of icky. No colds. It's possible I'm forgetting a minor illness or two but that's pretty close. Most of my health problems have been larger (but not life-threatening) crises rather than run of the mill viruses. I'm hoping that immune system protects me against COVID (knock on particleboard desk) but who knows.

-- True, but keep in mind that the vast majority of those deaths were residents and employees of nursing homes, people over 65 (or higher) in general, people who live or work in close quarters, people who socialize in groups. You don't have any of those factors, and in fact your lifestyle seems pretty safe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2020, 12:52:39 pm

True about the COVID deaths, I'm sure. Then you hear a news report about people who don't fit any of those characteristics and die of it anyway, and I get panicky all over again.

Right now I am --literally--praying that nothing happens to me that leaves my dad, at 90, with nobody.

(Just about everybody else in the family that we're close to is in the older age group and has various health problems. Then, my second cousin's wife works in the imaging department at Penn State-Hershey Medical Center; she's constantly exposed to COVID patients, and she and her husband have both been tested at least twice already [results have been negative]. She tells the family that everyone is exhausted, and the hospital is short-handed because staff who test positive have to quarantine and can't work.)

I can't say how much I envy your lack of colds. I shouldn't say this--fear of jinxing myself--but one positive effect of working at home seems to be not contracting colds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 29, 2020, 01:26:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2020, 12:52:39 pm

True about the COVID deaths, I'm sure. Then you hear a news report about people who don't fit any of those characteristics and die of it anyway, and I get panicky all over again.

True, I've seen those, too. But how often do you drive a car (which -- how often do you drive a car?) and worry about the statistical odds of injury or death?

I take it you drive at least when visiting your dad. Anyway, I use that example because it's frequently used to show an oddity of human psychology. We're much more fearful of rare but high-profile dangers than we are of daily dangers.

Years ago, a Brooklyn kid was kidnapped and killed while walking home from school. I interviewed parents around here who all but said they would never let their kids out of the house again. But I'm guessing they didn't stop driving them places, despite the much, much higher risk of injury or death in a car compared to kidnapping and murder by a stranger.

Based on your blog, it sounds like you're rarely in a position to catch it, aside from that infamous bus ride. I take it you're no longer going to the Usual Watering Hole? So you must leave home to get groceries and other basic needs, I suppose, which also is considered a fairly safe activity (though even that wouldn't be necessary).

If you're interested, I just downloaded a phone app that tells you when you've been in (or maybe even, present-tense, currently are in?) prolonged contact with someone who tested positive for Covid. I figured it might be helpful in my work.

My son got quick-tested the day before he came here last week and was negative. But then on his plane here, a man a couple of rows away was not wearing a mask and kept shouting. Normally, planes are relatively safe -- I heard that in person from Dr. Birx -- but in this case, I thought they should have kicked the guy off the plane. Eventually my son realized that the man was mentally ill. So maybe they didn't remove him due to some ADA component (?). Or maybe just pre-Christmas niceness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2020, 09:35:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

:)


The family and I are doing well, so that's a big plus.  Still just minor symptoms here.

Nothing major for NYE, which is fine by me.  I'll just make myself some food and watch TV for the ball drop.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2020, 10:18:44 pm

I just had to post this here.

It's not meant to be offensive, so I hope no one takes it that way.  It's not meant to poke fun at religion.


I found a site online where a man posted  a conversation he had with his sister, while they were discussing people who don't have Christmas spirit.   He told his sister that he felt those people should not have Nativity scenes, they should have 'negativity scenes' for their homes.

at that point a light bulb went off, so now he created and sells "Negativity Scenes".

I saw the picture, and started laughing, I had to have one, so I ordered it, and I'm the proud owner of a Negativity Scene.




(https://i.imgflip.com/2mrv41.jpg)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2020, 11:46:02 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2020, 10:18:44 pm

I saw the picture, and started laughing, I had to have one, so I ordered it, and I'm the proud owner of a Negativity Scene.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/vcKk59FWUrqkL7qhPNujmDdUJaKGUpsdsZUj8cCDyt9XB4QO52JFaL84NxopuOrgMyCejQApkpRANqEYirQQng758FaxK2d6fpYFzGR9EdzARu4xmoXXciTgZyCsNg)

Hi Chuck, the link didn't work for me but I couldn't wait until you got back to see it, so I googled it. I figured the google URL might be too long or indirect or something. So I used the short simple URL to the site. And it still didn't work!  ???

(http://negativityscene.com/)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2020, 05:14:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2020, 11:46:02 am

Hi Chuck, the link didn't work for me but I couldn't wait until you got back to see it, so I googled it. I figured the google URL might be too long or indirect or something. So I used the short simple URL to the site. And it still didn't work!  ???

I just changed the image, does that work?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2020, 05:33:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 31, 2020, 05:14:47 pm

I just changed the image, does that work?

Oh yes, now it does!  :laugh:

Even Baby Jesus is frowning!



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2020, 05:55:22 pm

 :laugh: It's working now!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2020, 07:12:29 pm

good!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2020, 10:00:04 pm

The donkey looks puzzled. Love the sheep.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2021, 06:53:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy New Year!


Since today is the start of a three-day weekend, I decided to start the "de-Christmasing" process in the apartment.

Today I focused on the tree.  It is now packed away, as are all the lights and ornaments.  I posted pics of my ornaments in the Addicted To Christmas Ornaments thread, if you want to see them.  My tree is no longer, pre-lit.  When I first got the tree, it was pre-lit with steady burning, white lights.  Not my fave, but the price was right.  I got it at a pre-Christmas sale, and because I didn't have a lot of space, I needed a tree that wasn't too wide.  I found the one I have, but they were sold out, so they sold me the floor model with a discount on top of the pre-Christmas sale price.

After a few years, the lights in the middle blew out, so after that Christmas, I spent about 4 hours going through the tree, and cutting the lights out of the tree.  I then went out and bought the kind of lights I like.

They were multi-colored, random twinkle lights, meaning that most were steady burning, but every few bulbs is one that will flash.   These are also the lights I have in my picture window.

Tomorrow I'll pack up the table top decorations, and get them back into the closet.

At one point next week, maybe by Wednesday, I'll take down the lights in the windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2021, 08:25:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2021, 06:53:49 pm

Today I focused on the tree.  It is now packed away, as are all the lights and ornaments.  I posted pics of my ornaments in the Addicted To Christmas Ornaments thread, if you want to see them.  My tree is no longer, pre-lit.  When I first got the tree, it was pre-lit with steady burning, white lights.  Not my fave, but the price was right.  I got it at a pre-Christmas sale, and because I didn't have a lot of space, I needed a tree that wasn't too wide.  I found the one I have, but they were sold out, so they sold me the floor model with a discount on top of the pre-Christmas sale price.

After a few years, the lights in the middle blew out, so after that Christmas, I spent about 4 hours going through the tree, and cutting the lights out of the tree.  I then went out and bought the kind of lights I like.

They were multi-colored, random twinkle lights, meaning that most were steady burning, but every few bulbs is one that will flash.   These are also the lights I have in my picture window.

I saw something this year I'd never seen before. There was a Christmas tree in the waiting room of the Lancaster train station. When I glanced at the tree, it had all white lights--my preference for mini lights--but then when I looked at the tree again a few minutes later, it had multicolored lights. I went, "Hunh?" As I watched, the lights turned back to all white, then they turned to multicolor again. I walked up to the tree as closely as I could, and I looked very closely at the lights. There were not different strings of lights on the tree, one white the other multicolor. One set of lights turned from white to multicolor and back again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2021, 08:50:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2021, 08:25:55 pm

I saw something this year I'd never seen before. There was a Christmas tree in the waiting room of the Lancaster train station. When I glanced at the tree, it had all white lights--my preference for mini lights--but then when I looked at the tree again a few minutes later, it had multicolored lights. I went, "Hunh?" As I watched, the lights turned back to all white, then they turned to multicolor again. I walked up to the tree as closely as I could, and I looked very closely at the lights. There were not different strings of lights on the tree, one white the other multicolor. One set of lights turned from white to multicolor and back again.

I haven't actually seen a tree that will do that.  I have seen trees advertised that you can manually change the lights from white to multi-color, but I've never seen a tree that does it itself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2021, 09:06:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2021, 08:50:07 pm

I haven't actually seen a tree that will do that.  I have seen trees advertised that you can manually change the lights from white to multi-color, but I've never seen a tree that does it itself.

I thought I was seeing things.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 02, 2021, 12:04:51 pm

I'll probably take my tree down next weekend (BTW, I have colored lights).

I strung lights on the bushes out front. Same as most years, I did all blue on the two outer bushes and multicolored on the middle one. This year, I twirled a separate string of all-white lights on the porch railing because the outside light isn't working, so they illuminate the porch (and the house number, in case I order a pizza). The other lights plug into a dusk-to-dawn timer, but these are battery-powered and run for 6-hour stretches, so I usually turn them on at about 5 and then again before I go to bed. When you turn them on, you can pick various patterns -- twinkling in different ways, fading in and out, etc. -- but I always pick the plain lights, since their purpose is partly functional.

In Minnesota in January, we can use all the cheery lights we can get. I'll likely keep the outdoors ones up until at least February or when everybody else on the block takes theirs down, whichever comes first.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 03, 2021, 04:11:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Just wanted to give you all an update.

I continue to do well, with mild symptoms.  It also appears that my sense of smell has returned.  I can smell someone cooking something in one of the other apartments.

Mom and dad also continue to have mild symptoms.

My younger brother Chris was admitted to the hospital today (Sunday).    He had a good night's sleep last night, but his oxygen levels were low (mom got an oximeter last week) so he went to the hospital.  The sent mom and dad home, telling them they couldn't stay.

We received a text from Chris saying he was admitted, and they intend to keep him until Thursday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 03, 2021, 05:29:32 pm

Hey LBC, glad to hear you and your folks are well.  But I send my best for your brother's recovery. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2021, 06:00:10 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 03, 2021, 05:29:32 pm

Hey LBC, glad to hear you and your folks are well.  But I send my best for your brother's recovery.

Same here.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 03, 2021, 06:18:10 pm

Best wishes to your brother, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 04, 2021, 09:59:46 am

Best wishes to your brother! Hope he can leave the hospital soon and nothing gets worse. Knock on wood!

Good to hear the rest you you are doing fine! :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 04, 2021, 10:35:11 am

Thinking about you and your family. Thanks for keeping us informed!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 04, 2021, 11:06:12 am

Ditto to what everyone else said. Hope your brother recovers quickly, and please keep us posted.  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 04, 2021, 07:56:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well.

I've been texting with Chris, and I have a clearer picture of what's going on.

He was apparently feeling fine, but because his oxygen levels were low, they admitted him to the hospital.  Chris, however, seems to feel that he shouldn't be there.  He's responding well to treatment, and has all his strength, enough to get angry on the phone with mom about things he's seeing in the hospital.   

I take his anger as a good thing, it means he's not run down or sickly. 

He has to stay until Thursday because they started him on some IV treatment that has to run its course, and that will be Wednesday night, so Thursday morning should be when he gets sent home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 04, 2021, 11:23:11 pm

Great news! It is such a scary virus, and I hope Chris recovers fully enough to be discharged ASAP.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 04, 2021, 11:26:48 pm

I hope everything continues to go well for him.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2021, 10:12:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!

Almost the weekend already, and I'm happy about that.  This week has been draining, mentally, and I need a break.

Chris continues to improve.  The hospital has reduced the amount of oxygen he has been getting, and changed the types of masks, he went from a full face mask to a half face mask (just around his nose and mouth) and they are hoping to change it to the nostril inserts, and then send him home by Saturday.

I've talked to him on the phone, and he sounds good, and energetic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2021, 12:25:30 am

Such a relief that your brother is on the mend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 07, 2021, 10:43:04 am

Great news, Chuck!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 07, 2021, 04:08:24 pm

Glad about the good news!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2021, 04:18:25 pm

I'm glad to hear this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2021, 11:21:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF everyone!

My brother came home from the hospital today.  ;D

He does still have an oxygen tank to use, but it's at a very low setting, and the doctors feel that he'll be able to be off it in about a week.

Work has finally calmed down for the end of the week, and I spent the past two days chilling out during the day.

I'll be going to see the family on Sunday, which is something I haven't done since the 21st of December, so it will be good to see them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 09, 2021, 06:41:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 08, 2021, 11:21:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF everyone!

My brother came home from the hospital today.  ;D

He does still have an oxygen tank to use, but it's at a very low setting, and the doctors feel that he'll be able to be off it in about a week.

Work has finally calmed down for the end of the week, and I spent the past two days chilling out during the day.

I'll be going to see the family on Sunday, which is something I haven't done since the 21st of December, so it will be good to see them.

Yay for your brother! :) I'm glad your parents and you got over it relatively easy.
Enjoy your family thing :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 09, 2021, 11:05:31 am

Great news!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 09, 2021, 11:29:24 am

Great news about your brother! And now, having caught and overcome COVID, you'll all be relatively safe, I assume?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 09, 2021, 12:38:48 pm

Very good news!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 09, 2021, 08:19:34 pm

Glad to hear about your brother, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 10, 2021, 11:50:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Weekends go by too quickly.

I was able to visit the family today, and everyone seems to be doing well.  Chris had his oxygen tank, with a very long tube, and is able to move about the house. 

Everyone's spirits were up, and we had a good lunch and some laughs.

Thanks to everyone on the support for my family.  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on January 09, 2021, 11:29:24 am

Great news about your brother! And now, having caught and overcome COVID, you'll all be relatively safe, I assume?

I'm not sure what you mean.  Do you mean we have immunity now?  There are so many different opinions on that, and people react so differently to the virus, it's hard to tell.

My mother's doctor told her that she should still be careful, as her immunity could only last a month, and then it's possible to catch it again.  However, I just found an article that says if you recover from Covid, you could have immunity for 5 months or more.

So, no one seems to really know.


https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-long-does-immunity-last-after-covid-19-what-we-know

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 11, 2021, 11:00:34 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 10, 2021, 11:50:59 pm

I'm not sure what you mean.  Do you mean we have immunity now?  There are so many different opinions on that, and people react so differently to the virus, it's hard to tell.

My mother's doctor told her that she should still be careful, as her immunity could only last a month, and then it's possible to catch it again.  However, I just found an article that says if you recover from Covid, you could have immunity for 5 months or more.

So, no one seems to really know.

Oh, OK, thanks. That is what I meant. I didn't know myself, but I thought perhaps if you were in that situation the doctors would have given you more solid information.

In fact, almost a year in, you'd think that would be one thing that wouldn't be that hard to determine, by tracing people who've had it and seeing if they get it again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2021, 08:23:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I've been away from my blog for 9 days!   Ooops!  I thought I Had been back before today!

I hope everyone is well!

My family continues to improve.  I feel like I'm back to 100% now.  Maybe been there for a few days now.

Chris is still on his oxygen tank, but the oxygen amount continues to be reduced, and he's doing well.

Had the day off yesterday for MLK day.  I stayed at home, except for when I dropped my vehicle off for regular maintanence.

Things are pretty much  the same here.  Nothing major going on.

I took my Valentine's decorations out.  No intentions to hang them yet, it's too soon, but I wanted to test them and make sure they were still working.  I'm glad I checked, one of the hearts was dead.  I ordered a replacement from Amazon, and it should be here for the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2021, 08:43:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2021, 08:23:53 pm

One of the hearts was dead.

 :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 20, 2021, 10:46:56 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2021, 08:23:53 pm

one of the hearts was dead.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2021, 08:43:32 pm

:'( 

And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
How can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go round?
How can you mend a this broken man?
How can a loser ever win?
Please help me mend my broken heart and let me live again

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2021, 08:23:53 pm

I ordered a replacement from Amazon, and it should be here for the weekend.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 20, 2021, 09:46:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day and Happy Inauguration Day!

;D

Holding on to hope for the future.


As for the replies about the lights dying, I never expected to get such replies.  :laugh:

Since you talked about broken hearts, how about a poppy little video from the 80s?


The Jets were a family band, 8 oldest siblings from the Wolfgramm family.  There were 6 younger siblings who were not in the band.  In their brief time on the charts (4 years) the had two albums that sold a million copies each, and 6 Top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

This was "Cross My Broken Heart".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 22, 2021, 08:51:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Weekend is here!

;D

I put my Valentine's Day lights up today, and have them lit as I type.  I went looking for a Valentine's Day thread, but I don't see one.  Perhaps I'll start one.

No big plans for the weekend.  The usual on Sunday, laundry and visit the family.  Other than that, it should be quiet.  Perhaps I'll do some cleaning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 23, 2021, 02:01:21 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 22, 2021, 08:51:09 pm

I put my Valentine's Day lights up today, and have them lit as I type.  I went looking for a Valentine's Day thread, but I don't see one.  Perhaps I'll start one.

LOL
The last time I celebrated Valentines Day was probably 1981 when I had my only longtime relationship (more than a month but it lasted 18 months) and we went out for dinner.  If all goes to plan this year I will be staying at a place called Punga Cove in the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island. I have booked 3 nights. It is not cheap. Need to leave my car and take an hour and 45 minute ferry trip to get there. There is no cell phone coverage and only limited wifi near the wharf cafe but I do have an A-Frame chalet with ensuite. On Day 1 I plan a 4 hour return  415 metre climb to a lookout. On Day 2 (Feb 14) I plan a 13km walk but mainly at sea level then take the ferry back to my accommodation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 10:35:23 am

Wow, Brian, that is some vigorous hiking! And a fun location overall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2021, 10:37:20 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Remembering Jackie today.


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Quote from: brianr on January 23, 2021, 02:01:21 am

The last time I celebrated Valentines Day was probably 1981 when I had my only longtime relationship (more than a month but it lasted 18 months) and we went out for dinner.  If all goes to plan this year I will be staying at a place called Punga Cove in the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island. I have booked 3 nights. It is not cheap. Need to leave my car and take an hour and 45 minute ferry trip to get there. There is no cell phone coverage and only limited wifi near the wharf cafe but I do have an A-Frame chalet with ensuite. On Day 1 I plan a 4 hour return  415 metre climb to a lookout. On Day 2 (Feb 14) I plan a 13km walk but mainly at sea level then take the ferry back to my accommodation.

Hello Brian!  I hope your trip goes off smoothly, and you enjoy it.

I celebrate most major holidays.   In the past I've printed up Valentine's cards and left them at the desks of all my female cowokers, along with a small bag of candy that I put together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 11:11:39 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2021, 10:37:20 am

In the past I've printed up Valentine's cards and left them at the desks of all my female cowokers, along with a small bag of candy that I put together.

  :o   :D

You are the world's most thoughtful coworker.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 23, 2021, 12:11:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2021, 10:37:20 am

I celebrate most major holidays.   In the past I've printed up Valentine's cards and left them at the desks of all my female cowokers, along with a small bag of candy that I put together.

Don't the boys get jealous?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 04:47:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 23, 2021, 12:11:47 pm

Don't the boys get jealous?

That's what I wondered!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2021, 05:06:12 pm

I just did some late Christmas baking.  LOL

My niece, Shana, gave me a Christmas gift, cookie ingredients in a Mason jar.  I got it the weekend before Christmas, and intended to make them before the holiday, but then I got Covid.

I didn't want to make "cootie cookies", so I held off until now.  They turned out good.  They're cooling now, can't wait to try them!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 23, 2021, 05:08:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 11:11:39 am

  :o   :D

You are the world's most thoughtful coworker.

thank ya!  ;D

Quote from: southendmd on January 23, 2021, 12:11:47 pm

Don't the boys get jealous?

Quote from: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 04:47:51 pm

That's what I wondered!

Since the majority of them are straight, I'm sure they're happy to not get candy from me.  :laugh:

One of the guys that I work with, who is gay, pretended to be all offended that he wasn't offered one, so I printed out a card for him, and gave him a bag.  He was happy after that.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 09:57:23 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 23, 2021, 05:08:36 pm

Since the majority of them are straight, I'm sure they're happy to not get candy from me.  :laugh:

If they literally DON'T WANT CANDY and it's not because they're cutting carbs, that seems like a problem they need to get over. Next year, I'd maybe give them some whether they like it or not, accompanied by a friendly platonic card. Maybe they'll learn a lesson, or maybe they'll surprise you. A win either way.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 24, 2021, 02:24:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 23, 2021, 09:57:23 pm

If they literally DON'T WANT CANDY and it's not because they're cutting carbs, that seems like a problem they need to get over. Next year, I'd maybe give them some whether they like it or not, accompanied by a friendly platonic card. Maybe they'll learn a lesson, or maybe they'll surprise you. A win either way.

Not for Chuck's finances!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 25, 2021, 12:40:21 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 24, 2021, 02:24:09 pm

Not for Chuck's finances!  :laugh:

Based on Chuck's references to bringing food to events, I imagine if he stopped spending money on them his coworkers would all lose about 10 pounds.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 25, 2021, 03:50:25 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 25, 2021, 12:40:21 pm

Based on Chuck's references to bringing food to events, I imagine if he stopped spending money on them his coworkers would all lose about 10 pounds.

 :laugh:

Plus, Chuck would save a lot of money and become a millionaire in no time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:14:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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The immediate post below was also posted in the Coronavirus thread.  If you read it there, you can skip down.  I'll leave a little bit of a blank space, and then continue more of the post.

just got off the phone with mom.  We have an update on Chris.

Chris had an appointment with a pulmonologist today, to see what's going on with him needing oxygen, as his oxygen levels always seem to drop when he's off oxygen.  As silly as this sounds, I need to go into Chris' past.

When my mother was pregnant with Chris, she started to bleed.  She and dad rushed to the hospital, and the doctors could not find a heartbeat, so they told her she had lost the baby, and gave her medicine to induce labor.

After giving her the meds and waiting, labor hadn't started, they examined, and found Chris' heartbeat.  They immediate gave her another drug to stop the induced labor, and she carried Chris to term.

When Chris was born, he had a concave chest because his chest bones had not fused.  You could see his skin pulsing where his heart was.  He had to have surgery to have a plate put into his chest, to make up for the lost bone.  Part of this procedure (because medicine was not as advanced as it is now) resulted in Chris having part of his lungs removed to accommodate future bone growth and the plate.

The pulmonologist explained that Chris has never had full lung capacity because of this surgery, so that's why his levels drop when he's off the oxygen.

She has cleared him to go back to work, and she's ordered a portable oxygen machine for him.  She also recommended that the machine be dropped down again to a lower level.  She also explained to him that going forward, if he ever gets a virus or pneumonia, he will most likely need oxygen again.

He contacted his job, and they will have a position open for him in March, that will be Monday - Friday, full-time hours, and it's not a problem for him to take his portable oxygen tank, if he needs it.








Y'all are just having fun talking about my baking habits and finances.   With the food that I do bring there, the guys can miss out on Valentine's Day.  In fact, they should be giving me stuff!  So there!  LOL

It wasn't too busy today with work, so I was able to get some reorganizing done in my utility closet, and putting other things away.

I got a package on Saturday from my job.  The company wanted to give their employees a 'thank you' for doing all that we have during the pandemic and working from home, so they gave us all a $25.00 credit to a store that sells items with our company logo on it, and we have until next week to spend it.

(I fought to contain my exictement - ::) )

I went to the site and found three canvas bags that have the company logo on it, and they arrived on Saturday.  I'll use them for grocery shopping.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:17:11 pm

I get paid again on Friday, and I want to replace my shower curtian.

It's 8 years old now, and showing its age.  It's clean, but there is yellowing and other defects now, so it's time to replace it.

For those who need a reminder, I had this shower curtain.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:18:13 pm

I think I found a great replacement.






























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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 26, 2021, 04:25:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:14:22 pm

I got a package on Saturday from my job.  The company wanted to give their employees a 'thank you' for doing all that we have during the pandemic and working from home, so they gave us all a $25.00 credit to a store that sells items with our company logo on it, and we have until next week to spend it.

(I fought to contain my exictement - ::) )

I went to the site and found three canvas bags that have the company logo on it, and they arrived on Saturday.  I'll use them for grocery shopping.

OMG how extremely generous!!!!!!!

No wonder you can't contain your excitement!!!!

Your company uses you as an unpaid advertiser, and yuo get to choose the advertising board yourself!!!!!!!

And all this as a heartfelt thank you for extra work and hassle!!!!  I have no words!!!!!


 ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 26, 2021, 04:31:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:17:11 pm

I get paid again on Friday, and I want to replace my shower curtian.

*faints from happiness*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 26, 2021, 04:35:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:18:13 pm

I think I found a great replacement.

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*considers emigrating to Antarctis*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2021, 09:29:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Weekend is almost upon us!  Hurrah!

No like there's anything going on.  LOL  I just plan to stay in and get some chores done.   I believe that the weatherman has predicted snow for Sunday.

Family is doing well, and my brother Mike received his first vaccine, as he's a first responder.

Mom, dad and Chris continue to do well.

Been talking with some of my coworkers, seems like a small number of the people in my office have had Covid-19.  If we had been  working from the office, it would've spread to all of us, I'm sure.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 28, 2021, 09:30:35 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 26, 2021, 04:31:49 pm

*faints from happiness*

Over react much?

Quote from: Sason on January 26, 2021, 04:35:06 pm

*considers emigrating to Antarctis*

Hmmm, perhaps when I order them, I'll ask for a rush delivery.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2021, 10:03:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 25, 2021, 07:14:22 pm

I got a package on Saturday from my job.  The company wanted to give their employees a 'thank you' for doing all that we have during the pandemic and working from home, so they gave us all a $25.00 credit to a store that sells items with our company logo on it, and we have until next week to spend it.

(I fought to contain my exictement - ::) )

I went to the site and found three canvas bags that have the company logo on it, and they arrived on Saturday.  I'll use them for grocery shopping.

Today I found a padded envelope from my employer in my mailbox. It turned out to be a cloth mask with the company logo on it. There was also a card, the size a business card, with the message, "You are essential. Stay safe."

And the mask fits!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 28, 2021, 10:07:36 pm

That's funny -- now that I think of it -- I didn't get anything like that from my employer. And we're out mingling with the public!

I did, however, get one from my financial advisor.  :-\ :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2021, 10:20:02 am

I've seen cloth masks for sale in only two stores so far. One was Target, which had only two sizes. Neither fit (I tried them both). The pharmacy in the supermarket where my dad shops also has masks, but the same issue obtains; you won't know if they'll fit unless you buy them.

Of course there are thousands upon thousands listed on the Internet, and even on websites for individual stores, such as Walmart, but it always seems to be the same deal, you won't know if they'll fit unless you buy them and try them.

My dad and I both have been using disposable masks. They at least have elastic bands, so that they fit or can be made to fit. After developments this week, I've started wearing two of them at a time.

Until now, I've had only one cloth mask that fit, and that was luck. It was included as a surprise in the package for something I bought on eBay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 29, 2021, 04:14:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2021, 09:30:35 pm

Hmmm, perhaps when I order them, I'll ask for a rush delivery.

You can rush all  you want, but still the shower curtain will be at your place while I'll be in Antarctis, known for it's lack of scary shower curtains.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 29, 2021, 04:25:15 pm

I haven't recieved any masks from my employer, but I did get my first vaccination this week.

Not that I'm in a priority group or anything, but my workplace is responsible for vaccinating patients and staff in the nursing homes in our area. And sometimes they have doses left over when everyone on the list that day have had their shot. And they don't keep, so better use them for us than let them go to waste.

Since I got my first one, I'll also get the second one in four weeks. I'm very happy I was so lucky to get it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 29, 2021, 10:03:52 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2021, 10:20:02 am

I've seen cloth masks for sale in only two stores so far. One was Target, which had only two sizes. Neither fit (I tried them both).

... Until now, I've had only one cloth mask that fit, and that was luck. It was included as a surprise in the package for something I bought on eBay.

Hunh. I've never had a problem with that. Either I have a more common face shape or my standards for fit aren't as high as yours.

One day last summer I was meeting a friend for lunch in the park of a cute little day-trip lakeside town with lots of boutiques. I asked a group of people from the area on Facebook where I might buy a mask in this town, and I got a bunch of suggestions, then realized all the addresses were on the same few blocks of the town's main street.

I literally went door to door looking at the collections until I found a couple I liked, both tie-dyed but in very different colors and patterns. My standard wasn't fit, but cuteness.

The ear-holders are stretchy, the bands the top and the bottom are stretchy. They wouldn't work for an ICU nurse, obviously, but for casual grocery-store trips they seem fine. Although the one I've worn most often (the cuter one) has shrunk somewhat in the wash and actually now doesn't fit as well, as it tends to ride up my chin.

Time for another boutique run, I guess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2021, 10:55:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 29, 2021, 10:03:52 pm

Hunh. I've never had a problem with that. Either I have a more common face shape or my standards for fit aren't as high as yours.

I literally went door to door looking at the collections until I found a couple I liked, both tie-dyed but in very different colors and patterns. My standard wasn't fit, but cuteness.

My standard for fit is that it stays in place if I move my mouth.

The larger size from Target wouldn't stay up because it was too large, and I couldn't do anything with the strings to tighten it. The smaller size was so tight that it would pop out of place if I opened my mouth.

It helps if the mask has a strip of metal embedded in the top that you can adjust to fit tight to the bridge of your nose.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 30, 2021, 11:19:54 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2021, 10:55:07 pm

My standard for fit is that it stays in place if I move my mouth.

The larger size from Target wouldn't stay up because it was too large, and I couldn't do anything with the strings to tighten it. The smaller size was so tight that it would pop out of place if I opened my mouth.

It helps if the mask has a strip of metal embedded in the top that you can adjust to fit tight to the bridge of your nose.

The metal strip does look like it would help. But I think the stretchy ear loops may work better than strings. I've conducted long interviews wearing mine, so obviously moving my mouth a lot, and never had a problem.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:17:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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The calm before the storm is here.  We have bright blue skies. 

However, starting Sunday night, about midnight, we're supposed to get a snowstorm.

Of course, no one can agree on what's going to happen.  We have a few predictions that say start Sunday, done by Monday mid-morning, and have 4 to 6 inches.   Others say start Sunday,  done by Tuesday, mid-morning, and we may have 8 to 12 inches of snow.

I guess we can only wait and see.

Thankfully, I was paid yesterday, and had scheduled a grocery pick-up, so I'm stocked, and the car has a full take of gas, if needed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:19:39 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 29, 2021, 04:14:49 pm

You can rush all  you want, but still the shower curtain will be at your place while I'll be in Antarctis, known for it's lack of scary shower curtains.

I think you misunderstood my joke, or I wasn't clear.   You said:

Quote from: Sason on January 26, 2021, 04:35:06 pm

*considers emigrating to Antarctis*

I replied with:

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 28, 2021, 09:30:35 pm

Hmmm, perhaps when I order them, I'll ask for a rush delivery.

The implication was I wanted it to arrive quickly, to cause you to move further away quicker.  ;)  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:38:24 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 29, 2021, 04:25:15 pm

I haven't recieved any masks from my employer, but I did get my first vaccination this week.

Not that I'm in a priority group or anything, but my workplace is responsible for vaccinating patients and staff in the nursing homes in our area. And sometimes they have doses left over when everyone on the list that day have had their shot. And they don't keep, so better use them for us than let them go to waste.

Since I got my first one, I'll also get the second one in four weeks. I'm very happy I was so lucky to get it.

Wonderful news, Sonja!   I'm glad you got the vaccine!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:46:25 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 28, 2021, 10:03:57 pm

Today I found a padded envelope from my employer in my mailbox. It turned out to be a cloth mask with the company logo on it. There was also a card, the size a business card, with the message, "You are essential. Stay safe."

And the mask fits!

Quote from: serious crayons on January 28, 2021, 10:07:36 pm

That's funny -- now that I think of it -- I didn't get anything like that from my employer. And we're out mingling with the public!

I did, however, get one from my financial advisor.  :-\ :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2021, 10:20:02 am

I've seen cloth masks for sale in only two stores so far. One was Target, which had only two sizes. Neither fit (I tried them both). The pharmacy in the supermarket where my dad shops also has masks, but the same issue obtains; you won't know if they'll fit unless you buy them.

Of course there are thousands upon thousands listed on the Internet, and even on websites for individual stores, such as Walmart, but it always seems to be the same deal, you won't know if they'll fit unless you buy them and try them.

My dad and I both have been using disposable masks. They at least have elastic bands, so that they fit or can be made to fit. After developments this week, I've started wearing two of them at a time.

Until now, I've had only one cloth mask that fit, and that was luck. It was included as a surprise in the package for something I bought on eBay.

Quote from: serious crayons on January 29, 2021, 10:03:52 pm

Hunh. I've never had a problem with that. Either I have a more common face shape or my standards for fit aren't as high as yours.

One day last summer I was meeting a friend for lunch in the park of a cute little day-trip lakeside town with lots of boutiques. I asked a group of people from the area on Facebook where I might buy a mask in this town, and I got a bunch of suggestions, then realized all the addresses were on the same few blocks of the town's main street.

I literally went door to door looking at the collections until I found a couple I liked, both tie-dyed but in very different colors and patterns. My standard wasn't fit, but cuteness.

The ear-holders are stretchy, the bands the top and the bottom are stretchy. They wouldn't work for an ICU nurse, obviously, but for casual grocery-store trips they seem fine. Although the one I've worn most often (the cuter one) has shrunk somewhat in the wash and actually now doesn't fit as well, as it tends to ride up my chin.

Time for another boutique run, I guess.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 29, 2021, 10:55:07 pm

My standard for fit is that it stays in place if I move my mouth.

The larger size from Target wouldn't stay up because it was too large, and I couldn't do anything with the strings to tighten it. The smaller size was so tight that it would pop out of place if I opened my mouth.

It helps if the mask has a strip of metal embedded in the top that you can adjust to fit tight to the bridge of your nose.

Quote from: serious crayons on January 30, 2021, 11:19:54 am

The metal strip does look like it would help. But I think the stretchy ear loops may work better than strings. I've conducted long interviews wearing mine, so obviously moving my mouth a lot, and never had a problem.

When the pandemic had started to spread, I had a friend who was hired temporarily at a company that was supplying businesses with hand sanitizer, disposable masks, and rubber gloves.  He was looking for sales, as he was new to the company, so I bought a box of gloves, a box of masks, and 4 bottles of hand sanitzers.

Since I was barely going out, and when I went out I made it as quickly as possible, I was wearing disposable masks more than once, so the box is still pretty full.   I would take it off, put it on the counter, and lightly spray both sides with Lysol, and let it sit. 

Since I generally wasn't going out again right away, the mask could sit with the Lysol on it, and when I needed to back out a day or two later, the mask was ready.

I've seen cloth masks in various stores, but I've never bought them.

I had been only wearing one mask at a time, but since I tested positive for CV-19, I've been wearing two.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on January 30, 2021, 03:50:48 pm

So thankful I do not have to worry about all this. Reading your comments, I wondered what I had done with the disposable face mask I bought about 6 months ago but have never worn. I checked the car glove box but found it in one of the compartments of my hiking backpack. For about 2 or 3 weeks last September(?) it was compulsory to wear them on public transport but I just drove to the city for that period. I do carry a small hand sanitiser bottle in my pocket but rarely use it now. I bought a large bottle for refilling probably last April and it is on my bathroom shelf but have only refilled the pocket bottle once.
We had a scare last week when 2 returnees were allowed to leave managed isolation and then tested positive. They think there was poor procedures in that hotel and there are ongoing investigations.  There was a lot of testing but way up the top of the North Island so nearly 1500km away.  It seems they did not spread it to anyone even their close contacts so all good.
However, because we have no community transmission, it is unlikely we will get the vaccine for several months.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 30, 2021, 05:27:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 30, 2021, 11:19:54 am

The metal strip does look like it would help. But I think the stretchy ear loops may work better than strings. I've conducted long interviews wearing mine, so obviously moving my mouth a lot, and never had a problem.

I really didn't know what to call the loop-things that go around the ears, so I called them "strings." The only masks that have been working for me are disposable medical masks. The have stretchy-elastic ear loops.

I tried wearing two when I went to the supermarket yesterday. It didn't work out, so I ended up just using one mask. I also wear disposable gloves when I go grocery shopping.

I like Chuck's idea of using Lysol. I'll have to get a can and try it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2021, 08:16:19 pm

Yes, that's why I haven't been visiting!  :laugh:

Will your next shower curtain have a scene from "The Shining?"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 30, 2021, 08:43:39 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2021, 08:16:19 pm

Will your next shower curtain have a scene from "The Shining?"

No, that's painted on the inside of the bathroom door.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 09:11:11 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2021, 08:16:19 pm

Yes, that's why I haven't been visiting!  :laugh:

Will your next shower curtain have a scene from "The Shining?"

Quote from: serious crayons on January 30, 2021, 08:43:39 pm

No, that's painted on the inside of the bathroom door.


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 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2021, 09:25:29 pm

Oh, I thought "REDRUM" was painted on the inside of the door!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2021, 11:21:10 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 30, 2021, 09:25:29 pm

Oh, I thought "REDRUM" was painted on the inside of the door!

Two different doors.  Danny writes "REDRUM" on the door while his mom Wendy is asleep in a bed, so it's on the bedroom door.  Jack breaks through the bathroom door with the axe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 31, 2021, 01:26:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:19:39 pm

I think you misunderstood my joke, or I wasn't clear.   You said:


I replied with:


The implication was I wanted it to arrive quickly, to cause you to move further away quicker.  ;)  :-*

Aha, no I didn't get that.

But now that  you  explained it, I only have one thing to say:


Bitch please!!!


















 :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 31, 2021, 01:28:45 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:38:24 pm

Wonderful news, Sonja!   I'm glad you got the vaccine!!

Thanks Chuckie  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 31, 2021, 01:33:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 30, 2021, 12:46:25 pm

When the pandemic had started to spread, I had a friend who was hired temporarily at a company that was supplying businesses with hand sanitizer, disposable masks, and rubber gloves.  He was looking for sales, as he was new to the company, so I bought a box of gloves, a box of masks, and 4 bottles of hand sanitzers.

Since I was barely going out, and when I went out I made it as quickly as possible, I was wearing disposable masks more than once, so the box is still pretty full.   I would take it off, put it on the counter, and lightly spray both sides with Lysol, and let it sit. 

Since I generally wasn't going out again right away, the mask could sit with the Lysol on it, and when I needed to back out a day or two later, the mask was ready.

I've seen cloth masks in various stores, but I've never bought them.

I had been only wearing one mask at a time, but since I tested positive for CV-19, I've been wearing two.

Chuck, do you have any idea where you and your family got the contagion from? I know you've been so so careful, so I was wondering how you got infected.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 31, 2021, 07:58:57 pm

We have no idea where we got it from.  My parents have been very careful about masking up and mom was wearing gloves when she and dad went out shopping.  Somehow, one of us got it and spread it to the whole family.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 01, 2021, 04:23:32 pm

It just goes to prove how unpredictable this shitty virus is  >:( >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 01, 2021, 09:37:54 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's been snowing here since about 4:30pm on Sunday.  It's now 8:45 pm on Monday.  I believe they are predicting snow until Tuesday around noon.

Possibility of 2 feet of the white stuff in my area.

Crazy!!  And apparently more snow is predicted for Sunday as well.

We'll have no place to put it!

Work has been busy for the past few days, but I think I've been on top of everything.  Or so I think.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 02, 2021, 01:59:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

People here know that I love snow and winter.

::)

There is easily 18 to 24 inches out there.  I just spent 40 minutes digging out half of my car.  I'll try for the other half later.


Remember that scene from Brokeback where Jack yells out "Fuck Aguirre!"   Well.....Fuck the snow!!!


 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 02, 2021, 02:05:54 pm

Damn!  Take it easy out there, Chuck.  Does the apartment management plow the parking lot?  You don't want to get snowed in again  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 02, 2021, 03:09:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 02, 2021, 01:59:13 pm

Remember that scene from Brokeback where Jack yells out "Fuck Aguirre!"   Well.....Fuck the snow!!!

Sounds like the snow is going to stick more than an hour, too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 02, 2021, 03:16:21 pm

But.....aren't you happy about the snow?

You love snow!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2021, 12:24:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I had some good luck today. 

The past two days I was too busy to get out and shovel out my car all the way.  I was working on a monster report that was due end of day yesterday.  As a result, I was working until dark, and couldn't get out to clean the car.   I got maybe about half of it cleared the first day after the snowstorm.

At 9:30 this morning I went outside with a shovel and snow brush to finish on the car.  About 15 minutes in, the property maintenance crew showed up, and they told me that I should move my car to the empty spot next to mine, and push the snow into my usual spot, and they would use their snow blower to clear the snow for me.

Talk about good timing!

The Monster Report I have to submit and contend with on a monthly basis is done as of yesterday, so now I can relax a bit for work.

Today has been busy regarding work, in respect with calls.  I had a call earlier today, I have a virtual call now (I'm listening on the laptop while typing here on my personal desktop) and then at noon I have a third call.

I believe I have two for tomorrow too.  ::)

Quote from: morrobay on February 02, 2021, 02:05:54 pm

Damn!  Take it easy out there, Chuck.  Does the apartment management plow the parking lot?  You don't want to get snowed in again  >:(

Yes, they blow the lot.  Thankfully, the way they do it doesn't seem to snow us under.  They plow the center of the lot, and then come in with smaller snow blowers and remove the piles that were created by the snowplow, and they clean a thin strip between the parked cars, but they can't get too close as they don't want to damage the cars.  So the tenants still have to clean off their cars and the snow immediately around the cars.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 02, 2021, 03:09:55 pm

Sounds like the snow is going to stick more than an hour, too.

Oh yeah, still a lot of snow on the ground.  It will be here for a while.

Quote from: Sason on February 02, 2021, 03:16:21 pm

But.....aren't you happy about the snow?    You love snow!!

I'm happy about the snow, I do love snow.  HOWEVER, I'd rather have 4 storms of 6 inches each, than one storm with 2 feet at once!  lmao!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2021, 12:48:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2021, 12:24:30 pm

Yes, they blow the lot.

Uh. ... Too much sharing?  ???  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2021, 01:37:44 pm

pervert


:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 04, 2021, 01:53:56 pm

Hi Chuck, good that they have snow plows to help the residents.  And glad you're finished with your monster report.  How long do your virtual meetings last, and do they use Zoom?   We started out using Webex but they just phased that out and now we use MS Teams.  They rolled it out last year and it took a LONG time to get used to, everyone hated it, but now it's not so bad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2021, 02:39:48 pm

Quote from: morrobay on February 04, 2021, 01:53:56 pm

Hi Chuck, good that they have snow plows to help the residents.  And glad you're finished with your monster report.  How long do your virtual meetings last, and do they use Zoom?   We started out using Webex but they just phased that out and now we use MS Teams.  They rolled it out last year and it took a LONG time to get used to, everyone hated it, but now it's not so bad.

That's exactly what happened where I work. They said Webex was too expensive. Just when I was getting comfortable with it, they switched to Teams. I can't really say I hate it because all I have to do is show up, at least for now, and so far I can handle that. I'm too far down on the totem pole to have to schedule meetings.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 04, 2021, 03:17:43 pm

Teams meetings are great, it's the files we have to update and maintain that gave us hell in the beginning.  Multiple people are supposed to be able to update the same file at the same time - well, that didn't work.  Data was disappearing and it was really slow at first.  Haven't noticed that for a while now, not sure what they did, but it seems to be working...it's still cumbersome though, especially when you're used to Excel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2021, 09:46:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 04, 2021, 01:37:44 pm

pervert


:laugh:

Heh. You're the one talking about blowing driveways, not me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 05, 2021, 08:15:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2021, 09:46:48 pm

Heh. You're the one talking about blowing driveways, not me.

Are you just joking about blowing, or is "blowing driveways" some actual term for something? Must I go to Urban Dictionary and discover some practice I never even knew existed? That has happened to me more than once at Urban Dictionary.

 :laugh:

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:11:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

TGIF!

Today was a busy day for work, but I didn't have the "Monster Report" looming over me, so I feel like I got a lot accomplished.

I also had a very strange experience with work.   Review time is here, and I'm getting a raise and a bonus.  I'm happy about that.

However, I was also told that I was getting a promotion (along with others on my level) and I was being made into an AVP (Assistant Vice President).

So I asked "Ok, so are my authority levels changing?"

"No"

"Ok, so are my job duties changing?"

"No"

"Ok, so, is my salary changing?"

"No".

"Ok, so it's really just a title change, and not a promotion."

 ::)

I wasn't angry at my supervisor, I know this decision was made by people higher up than her, but why call it a promotion?  Just call it what it is.....a title change.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:23:17 pm

Quote from: morrobay on February 04, 2021, 01:53:56 pm

Hi Chuck, good that they have snow plows to help the residents.  And glad you're finished with your monster report.  How long do your virtual meetings last, and do they use Zoom?   We started out using Webex but they just phased that out and now we use MS Teams.  They rolled it out last year and it took a LONG time to get used to, everyone hated it, but now it's not so bad.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2021, 02:39:48 pm

That's exactly what happened where I work. They said Webex was too expensive. Just when I was getting comfortable with it, they switched to Teams. I can't really say I hate it because all I have to do is show up, at least for now, and so far I can handle that. I'm too far down on the totem pole to have to schedule meetings.

Quote from: morrobay on February 04, 2021, 03:17:43 pm

Teams meetings are great, it's the files we have to update and maintain that gave us hell in the beginning.  Multiple people are supposed to be able to update the same file at the same time - well, that didn't work.  Data was disappearing and it was really slow at first.  Haven't noticed that for a while now, not sure what they did, but it seems to be working...it's still cumbersome though, especially when you're used to Excel.

We don't have Zoom at work.  We do have WebEx, and Teams.  They can't seem to decide which one to use, so some of our meeting are on WebEx, and the others are on Teams.

As long as they know I attended the meetings, that's all I care about.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:28:16 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2021, 09:46:48 pm

Heh. You're the one talking about blowing driveways, not me.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 05, 2021, 08:15:12 pm

Are you just joking about blowing, or is "blowing driveways" some actual term for something? Must I go to Urban Dictionary and discover some practice I never even knew existed? That has happened to me more than once at Urban Dictionary.

 :laugh:

You're not missing anything, Katy.

I meant to type "plow", and typed "blow" and Jeff ran with it.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 10:52:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:28:16 pm

I meant to type "plow", and typed "blow" and Jeff ran with it.  :laugh:

Ohhh. I thought you meant "blow" as in what a snow-blower does.

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:23:17 pm

We don't have Zoom at work.  We do have WebEx, and Teams.  They can't seem to decide which one to use, so some of our meeting are on WebEx, and the others are on Teams.

My work uses Teams because it's free with a Microsoft account, but I like Zoom much better.

Our meetings consist of one full-screen image of whoever's talking and a row of dots at the bottom of the screen with people's initials. So you can see only one person at a time and the image is huge. (After all this time, the top editor seems to still not understand that he's tilted his computer in such a way that you can only see the top half of his face.)

Zoom meetings, at least the ones i've been too, are squares in which everyone who has their camera unmuted can be seen in their square simultaneously -- say, six faces at once. When someone's talking the border of their square lights up. People whose cameras are muted are identified by their whole name, not just initials. IF they want to talk they can, of course, unmute their camera.

I realize it might be possible to change either of these configurations. But to me, Zoom just looks better and makes it easier to communicate.

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:11:47 pm

I also had a very strange experience with work.   Review time is here, and I'm getting a raise and a bonus.  I'm happy about that.

However, I was also told that I was getting a promotion (along with others on my level) and I was being made into an AVP (Assistant Vice President).

So I asked "Ok, so are my authority levels changing?"

"No"

"Ok, so are my job duties changing?"

"No"

"Ok, so, is my salary changing?"

"No".

"Ok, so it's really just a title change, and not a promotion."

 ::)

I wasn't angry at my supervisor, I know this decision was made by people higher up than her, but why call it a promotion?  Just call it what it is.....a title change.

Well, at least you got a raise, so the promotion does come with increased pay even if that's not why you got the raise. But also, I think there's some value in the title change if the new title sounds more "important" than the previous one. AVP sounds pretty impressive to me.

My son went to a college in LA and was able to go really inexpensively because my income was low at the time and the school gave him a lot of "need based" financial aid. When he graduated, he had good enough grades that they redefined all of his financial aid as a merit-based Mary Pickford Scholarship. (Yes, it's LA, where the closest airport is named after Bob Hope.)

He didn't get any more money, but the scholarship looks better on a resume.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 11:03:12 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 10:52:52 am

Ohhh. I thought you meant "blow" as in what a snow-blower does.

My work uses Teams because it's free with a Microsoft account, but I like Zoom much better.

Our meetings consist of one full-screen image of whoever's talking and a row of dots at the bottom of the screen with people's initials. So you can see only one person at a time and the image is huge. (After all this time, the top editor seems to still not understand that he's tilted his computer in such a way that you can only see the top half of his face.)

Zoom meetings, at least the ones i've been too, are squares in which everyone who has their camera unmuted can be seen in their square simultaneously -- say, six faces at once. When someone's talking the border of their square lights up. People whose cameras are muted are identified by their whole name, not just initials. IF they want to talk they can, of course, unmute their camera.

I realize it might be possible to change either of these configurations. But to me, Zoom just looks better and makes it easier to communicate.

Well, at least you got a raise, so the promotion does come with increased pay even if that's not why you got the raise. But also, I think there's some value in the title change if the new title sounds more "important" than the previous one. AVP sounds pretty impressive to me.

My son went to a college in LA and was able to go really inexpensively because my income was low at the time and the school gave him a lot of "need based" financial aid. When he graduated, he had good enough grades that they redefined all of his financial aid as a merit-based Mary Pickford Scholarship. (Yes, it's LA, where the closest airport is named after Bob Hope.)

He didn't get any more money, but the scholarship looks better on a resume.

when you log into a Teams meeting you can choose to have your camera on or off.  If everyone has their cameras off, then you see the dots at the bottom (or you can choose to see participants, and the names of everyone on the call shows in a list on the right side).  If everyone has their camera on, their pictures come up on the screen like the Brady Bunch.  We've had a couple "happy hours" like that since we started WFH, just to have some interaction with out team besides just work stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 11:04:07 am

Chuck, congrats on the good review, raise and bonus!  And the title bump  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 11:29:51 am

Quote from: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 11:03:12 am

If everyone has their camera on, their pictures come up on the screen like the Brady Bunch.  We've had a couple "happy hours" like that since we started WFH, just to have some interaction with out team besides just work stuff.

Thanks. I've seen the Brady Bunch configuration on Zoom, but on Teams it's been only one full screen at a time. Maybe everybody turns their cameras off when someone else is talking, sort of like yielding the floor?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2021, 01:37:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 10:52:52 am

Ohhh. I thought you meant "blow" as in what a snow-blower does.

Actually, i did, too. It was just too good of an opening line to pass up.  ;D

Quote

My work uses Teams because it's free with a Microsoft account, but I like Zoom much better.

That could be why we switched to it. We're using Zoom and Teams, now. Just when I'd gotten used to using Webex.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2021, 01:43:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 05, 2021, 08:15:12 pm

Are you just joking about blowing, or is "blowing driveways" some actual term for something? Must I go to Urban Dictionary and discover some practice I never even knew existed? That has happened to me more than once at Urban Dictionary.

 :laugh:

The one I need to research is "thirst trap." In a general way I can tell what it means from how I've seen it used, but it's only been about a month since I've started seeing it.

I still don't know how to use "woke" in a sentence.  :laugh:

I'm beginning to think people are using it to mean different things--like, a word you use when you can't think of a better way to say something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 06, 2021, 01:53:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2021, 01:43:10 pm

The one I need to research is "thirst trap." In a general way I can tell what it means from how I've seen it used, but it's only been about a month since I've started seeing it.

From urban dictionary:

A sexy photograph or flirty message posted on social media for the intent of causing others to publicly profess their attraction. This is done not to actually respond or satisfy any of this attraction, but to feed the posters ego or need for attention, at the expense of the time, reputation and sexual frustration of those who view the image or reply.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2021, 03:36:16 pm

Quote from: southendmd on February 06, 2021, 01:53:58 pm

From urban dictionary:

A sexy photograph or flirty message posted on social media for the intent of causing others to publicly profess their attraction. This is done not to actually respond or satisfy any of this attraction, but to feed the posters ego or need for attention, at the expense of the time, reputation and sexual frustration of those who view the image or reply.

That's more or less what I figured. Kind of sad, isn't it?

Who comes up with these things, anyway? Somebody with too much spare time?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 06, 2021, 03:58:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 05, 2021, 10:11:47 pm

   Review time is here, and I'm getting a raise and a bonus.  I'm happy about that.

However, I was also told that I was getting a promotion (along with others on my level) and I was being made into an AVP (Assistant Vice President).

So I asked "Ok, so are my authority levels changing?"

"No"

"Ok, so are my job duties changing?"

"No"

"Ok, so, is my salary changing?"

"No".

"Ok, so it's really just a title change, and not a promotion."

 ::)

I wasn't angry at my supervisor, I know this decision was made by people higher up than her, but why call it a promotion?  Just call it what it is.....a title change.

I am a bit confused, you say you are getting a raise but then your salary is not changing. To me that is contradictory

We always know it is an American company when they talk about Presidents and Vice Presidents.  We say General Manager, Assistant Manager, Section (or Department) Manager etc.
In schools it is Principal, Deputy or Assistant Principal. (years ago it was Vice Principal but kids made too much fun of that term) then Head of Department.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2021, 05:54:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Welcome to the weekend!

:)

I usually do laundry on Sundays, but I did mine today (Saturday) as my area is predicted to get another 4 - 8 inches of snow on Sunday, and I don't want to be toting a bag of laundry and driving around in bad weather.

So,  laundry was done today.

I have nothing that needs to be done tomorrow, so I can spend the day relaxing and enjoy watching the snow fall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 06, 2021, 06:03:21 pm

Quote from: brianr on February 06, 2021, 03:58:17 pm

I am a bit confused, you say you are getting a raise but then your salary is not changing. To me that is contradictory

We always know it is an American company when they talk about Presidents and Vice Presidents.  We say General Manager, Assistant Manager, Section (or Department) Manager etc.
In schools it is Principal, Deputy or Assistant Principal. (years ago it was Vice Principal but kids made too much fun of that term) then Head of Department.

Hello Brian,

The raise that I am getting this month is known here as an "annual merit increase", meaning that at the time of your yearly review, if you've done your job well, you are eligible for an increase to your hourly rate.  If you have not performed up to standards, or excelled past the standards, you may not be given a raise.

Usually, if you receive a promotion, you receive a new title, you have a change in your job duties/requirements, and you get an additional increase in pay to reflect this.   So when I was contacted I was told I was getting a promotion.  However, there would be no change in my duties or responsibilities, and there would be no additional increase in pay.   So basically, they are just giving me a new title.

If I had been given a true promotion, I would've received my annual merit increase, and then been given an additional increase in salary to go along with my new title.

Quote from: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 11:04:07 am

Chuck, congrats on the good review, raise and bonus!  And the title bump  ;)

Thanks Nancy!  The bonus will come in handy!

Quote from: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 10:52:52 am

Well, at least you got a raise, so the promotion does come with increased pay even if that's not why you got the raise. But also, I think there's some value in the title change if the new title sounds more "important" than the previous one. AVP sounds pretty impressive to me.

My son went to a college in LA and was able to go really inexpensively because my income was low at the time and the school gave him a lot of "need based" financial aid. When he graduated, he had good enough grades that they redefined all of his financial aid as a merit-based Mary Pickford Scholarship. (Yes, it's LA, where the closest airport is named after Bob Hope.)

He didn't get any more money, but the scholarship looks better on a resume.

Hello Katy.   I may feel differently about it if I felt like the title change meant something.  To  me, it seems like the titles are handed out arbitrarily to employees, and there is no true status with it, so I don't see the point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 06:27:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2021, 01:43:10 pm

The one I need to research is "thirst trap." In a general way I can tell what it means from how I've seen it used, but it's only been about a month since I've started seeing it.
.
I still don't know how to use "woke" in a sentence.  :laugh:

I'm beginning to think people are using it to mean different things--like, a word you use when you can't think of a better way to say something.

I hate "thirst trap," both the term and the thing. A friend on FB -- someone I met through FB writers' networks but don't really know and have never met IRL -- has been posting daily pictures of herself in bikinis or tight-fitting pants in positions I guess are supposed to look sexy. I always wonder what she is trying to accomplish. I think a few years ago her posts were about her mental health issues, so maybe these are related to that.

You do know basically what "woke" means, right? Aware of and knowledgeable about racism, white privilege and other identity-based social-justice issues. But it's been around for so long I think people are now stretching its use, sometimes to the point of irony.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 06, 2021, 03:36:16 pm

Who comes up with these things, anyway? Somebody with too much spare time?   :laugh:

I don't think it's all the same person.  :laugh:  But they must start with one or two people, and what I want to know is, how do they get everyone else to use it? My high-school friends and I using "chump" as a verb meaning back out on a plan at the last minute or not show up. But I don't think it really caught on beyond our immediate circle.

And what makes them last a long time or not? "Cool" has been cool for many, many decades and still sounds OK, but nobody says "groovy" except ironically. A few years ago, "on fleek" lasted about two minutes.

I think even my millennial sons say cool occasionally. But they also say sick, tight, bomb, fire and probably a few other things to meant the same thing. (It's possible "bomb" applies specifically to food.)

Here's an article that purports to explain how it works. But it doesn't really say how words move from one person or group to others.

http://slate.com/human-interest/2014/05/mean-girls-slang-fetch-10-years-later-why-it-didn-t-catch-on-according-to-predicting-new-words-by-linguist-allan-metcalf.html#:~:text=Regina%20George%3A%20Gretchen%2C%20stop%20trying,the%20out%2Dof%2Dtouch. (http://slate.com/human-interest/2014/05/mean-girls-slang-fetch-10-years-later-why-it-didn-t-catch-on-according-to-predicting-new-words-by-linguist-allan-metcalf.html#:~:text=Regina%20George%3A%20Gretchen%2C%20stop%20trying,the%20out%2Dof%2Dtouch.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 07:11:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2021, 06:03:21 pm

I may feel differently about it if I felt like the title change meant something.  To  me, it seems like the titles are handed out arbitrarily to employees, and there is no true status with it, so I don't see the point.

Within the company, I see your point. But if I didn't know you and you introduced yourself as "Hi, I'm Cellar Dweller, Assistant Vice President of First National Bank," I'd be impressed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 08:43:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 06, 2021, 11:29:51 am

Thanks. I've seen the Brady Bunch configuration on Zoom, but on Teams it's been only one full screen at a time. Maybe everybody turns their cameras off when someone else is talking, sort of like yielding the floor?

we just always log into meetings with cameras off, it's just audio.  I always have my laptop closed anyway, I use a big monitor, so I'd have to keep it open all the time to use the camera...and keep taking the paper off the camera, then taping it back on  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 08:45:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 06, 2021, 05:54:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!




Welcome to the weekend!

:)

I usually do laundry on Sundays, but I did mine today (Saturday) as my area is predicted to get another 4 - 8 inches of snow on Sunday, and I don't want to be toting a bag of laundry and driving around in bad weather.

So,  laundry was done today.

I have nothing that needs to be done tomorrow, so I can spend the day relaxing and enjoy watching the snow fall.

Hi Chuck, glad you got all your stuff done and can settle in tomorrow.  Got enough food, I assume.  I did a big grocery pick up yesterday so I'm good for a while...not that it's going to snow in Austin  :)   Are you going to watch the SB?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2021, 12:26:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's a snowy Sunday here in NJ!  I've posted pics in the weather thread, you can see them here.


http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,45845.msg711871.html#msg711871


Super Bowl today, but no plans to even watch the game.  LOL  I'm hoping that with the weather as it is here, people will stay home, and that we won't see a spike in Covid numbers because of people going to Super Bowl parties.   Even though I am not a football fan, I usually go to a Super Bowl party just to hang out with friends, but not this year.

::)

I will be spending the day at home,  relaxing and maybe getting some things done around the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2021, 12:27:56 pm

Quote from: morrobay on February 06, 2021, 08:45:25 pm

Hi Chuck, glad you got all your stuff done and can settle in tomorrow.  Got enough food, I assume.  I did a big grocery pick up yesterday so I'm good for a while...not that it's going to snow in Austin  :)   Are you going to watch the SB?

Hello Nancy,

Yes, the cupboards and fridge/freezer are stocked and I'm good to go.

Not really into football and most likely won't be watching the game.  I just plan on relaxing today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2021, 02:03:19 pm

I just did a mad-dash cleaning around the apartment.   I noticed that the heater in the apartment was not turning on.  I checked it out, and the thermostat was blank, no digital display showing the temperature.  I thought perhaps the maintenance man would have to come.

I called the super after I had finished cleaning, and he told me that usually means the batteries are dead,  and to just replace them, if I had them.  The face of the unit pulls off easily.

Thankfully, I had batteries in the apartment, and now it's working again, and as a side bonus, the apartment is clean.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 07, 2021, 03:15:24 pm

It pays to be prepared - glad you had batteries!  Not a weekend to be without heat.

I'm going to watch the SB until the train wreck that is 90 Day comes on.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 07, 2021, 04:47:05 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 07, 2021, 12:26:45 pm

Super Bowl today, but no plans to even watch the game.  LOL  I'm hoping that with the weather as it is here, people will stay home, and that we won't see a spike in Covid numbers because of people going to Super Bowl parties.   Even though I am not a football fan, I usually go to a Super Bowl party just to hang out with friends, but not this year.

I was thinking about ordering a pizza today, because I'm hungry for pizza, and then I thought, Oh, wait. Maybe not such a good day to order a pizza (because I expect those places get overwhelmed on Super Bowl Sunday, even if people can't, or shouldn't, or won't have parties this year).

I once did some grocery shopping on Superbowl Sunday. Big mistake. Never again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 07, 2021, 05:04:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 07, 2021, 02:03:19 pm

I just did a mad-dash cleaning around the apartment.   I noticed that the heater in the apartment was not turning on.  I checked it out, and the thermostat was blank, no digital display showing the temperature.  I thought perhaps the maintenance man would have to come.

I called the super after I had finished cleaning, and he told me that usually means the batteries are dead,  and to just replace them, if I had them.  The face of the unit pulls off easily.

Thankfully, I had batteries in the apartment, and now it's working again, and as a side bonus, the apartment is clean.

I had something similar happen recently -- my heat was running higher than the thermostat was set for. Like it was set for 68 but showed the temperature as 74, which seemed accurate because it was hot. I remembered somebody once saying that if something seemed to be acting up you should change the batteries in the thermostat. I did that, and the heat evened out. But then it went bad again. So I set up an appointment to get it looked at. Then it got better again and I canceled the appointment. Now it's kind of on and off. It's not perfect but I'm going to hold tight for now because the repair visit starts at $89 even if they don't do anything.

A local friend posted on FB a couple of days ago that her furnace was completely out. It's like 1 degree here. The repair people couldn't get a replacement part until the following night, so she turned on some space heaters and bundled up. They got it fixed that next night, but I told her I admired her toughness -- I would have been posting from a Super 8.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: morrobay on February 07, 2021, 06:54:29 pm

Is it snowing, Chuck?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 07, 2021, 06:59:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 07, 2021, 05:04:36 pm

A local friend posted on FB a couple of days ago that her furnace was completely out. It's like 1 degree here. The repair people couldn't get a replacement part until the following night, so she turned on some space heaters and bundled up. They got it fixed that next night, but I told her I admired her toughness -- I would have been posting from a Super 8.

Not me, I'd be working all night long to make sure the pipes didn't freeze!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 07, 2021, 07:39:24 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 07, 2021, 06:59:10 pm

Not me, I'd be working all night long to make sure the pipes didn't freeze!

What would you be doing all night long?  ???

Somebody on FB recommended she open any cabinets containing pipes, especially if they are on outside walls. I would also turn the faucets on a slow drizzle.

I suppose even those precautions wouldn't be enough if it got cold enough for long enough. I think she said it was in the 50s in her house, and of course the longer the furnace stayed broken the colder it would get. But wouldn't it have to be below freezing in the house for the pipes to freeze inside the house? Or do I just not get how pipes work?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2021, 08:26:46 pm

Quote from: morrobay on February 07, 2021, 06:54:29 pm

Is it snowing, Chuck?

It stopped snowing about 4:30 this afternoon.  I went out right away and cleared off the car and shoveled around it, so that's done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 09, 2021, 02:26:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Grey and cloudy day here in NJ, but it doesn't look like we're getting the snow they've predicted.  The streets do look wet, so I'm guessing there's a light drizzle happening out there now.  However, it appears that we are getting snow Thursday into Friday. 

It's the Winter that just won't stop.   :laugh:

The new shower curtain arrived yesterday, so I replaced the old liner and curtain with the new one.  I'm still waiting for the picture frame I've ordered to arrive.  When that's in place, I'll take some pics.

Yesterday and today have been busy at work, but it's been a lot of smaller things rather than the monster report, so that's good, I prefer that.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnels for the smaller projects.  LOL  The one thing that I wish would change is the phone calls.  I have one coworker who I assist, he's called me 5 times today for various things.  Geez, just send an email with a list of everything you need, and I'll get it done for you!

Busy weekend this week.....Friday is my brother Chris' birthday, Saturday is my parents' anniversary, and Sunday is Valentine's Day.

Monday is Presidents' Day, and a bank holiday, so I'll be off that day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 10, 2021, 04:09:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day to ya all!

Work has been better this week, not quite as hectic as in the past.  ;D

I'm thinking that I am going to do my laundry on Friday during the day, instead of over the weekend.   I'm seeing snow predicted on Saturday and Sunday, and I'm not sure how heavy the storm will be, and I'm not going to want to trek out with a bunch of laundry into the snow.

Other than that, things are quiet here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 10, 2021, 04:45:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 10, 2021, 04:09:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day to ya all!

Work has been better this week, not quite as hectic as in the past.  ;D

I'm thinking that I am going to do my laundry on Friday during the day, instead of over the weekend.   I'm seeing snow predicted on Saturday and Sunday, and I'm not sure how heavy the storm will be, and I'm not going to want to trek out with a bunch of laundry into the snow.

Other than that, things are quiet here.

You can do laundry whatever day you want, as long as you don't let your mom anywhere near your laundry!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2021, 12:12:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?


Peeking in during the work day, it's a little on the slow side, which is fine by me!

I need to go out and clean off my car, we had a little snow last night.  Not a lot, just a dusting to an inch or so, just enough to put a clean coating of white on everything.

Skies are currently grey, it wouldn't surprise me to see more snow at some point soon.  I have noticed that it's getting darker later, so we are definitely getting out of winter mode.   Next week is Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.

Daylight saving time 2021 in New Jersey will begin at 2:00 AM in about a month, Sunday, March 14, and right behind that is Spring Equinox on the 20th.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 11, 2021, 12:12:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 10, 2021, 04:45:14 pm

You can do laundry whatever day you want, as long as you don't let your mom anywhere near your laundry!!  :laugh:

My mom hasn't done my laundry in a long time.  :laugh:  The one time she tried to help, she created 'the bleach incident'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on February 11, 2021, 02:10:20 pm

Here, Daylight Saving ends on April 4 which is Easter Day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 11, 2021, 03:06:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2021, 12:12:18 pm

Next week is Fat Tuesday

Aka Mardi Gras. I haven't kept up with what they're doing in New Orleans this year. A normal MG is a PTO day for most people. You can't get anywhere in a car. Parades go on all day and the streets are packed with viewers trying to catch the plastic beads tossed out by people riding on the floats. Many of the parade viewers are wholesome families but in the French Quarter it gets a little wilder, and again Bourbon Street is usually wall-to-wall people. Will Mardi Gras be held remotely this year? Will the young men who customarily yell "Show us your tits!" have to yell it to women on a Zoom call?

Yet another population suffering due to COVID: drunk frat boys!

New Orleans was one of the original COVID hot spots, due to Mardi Gras before they knew COVID was a threat. During the George Floyd protests, people were packed in the streets and I figured another breakout would happen, but it didn't. That's when I realized the spread of COVID in NOLA must have happened more in parties and bars than in outdoor street activities.




 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2021, 04:41:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 11, 2021, 03:06:29 pm

Aka Mardi Gras.
New Orleans was one of the original COVID hot spots, due to Mardi Gras before they knew COVID was a threat. During the George Floyd protests, people were packed in the streets and I figured another breakout would happen, but it didn't. That's when I realized the spread of COVID in NOLA must have happened more in parties and bars than in outdoor street activities.

Seemed like there were a lot of unmasked people crowded together for the Super Bowl parade. I saw some of it on TV and immediately thought, "Super Spreader Event!"

So it will be interesting to know what happens in NOLA.

I guess ordinarily what happens at Mardi Gras stays at Mardi Gras?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 11, 2021, 05:34:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 11, 2021, 12:12:59 pm

My mom hasn't done my laundry in a long time.  :laugh:  The one time she tried to help, she created 'the bleach incident'.

Exactly! That's what I meant.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 11, 2021, 09:20:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 11, 2021, 04:41:41 pm

I guess ordinarily what happens at Mardi Gras stays at Mardi Gras?

I suppose. I did once watch a guy gradually strip off his clothes, swaying around with his eyes closed as if listening to some inner music, ignoring the crowd of tourists standing in a circle around him taking photos like they were recording their vacation memories of Mount Rushmore.

But I don't know that guy's name, so I'm not violating any privacy.

I went to lots of parades but didn't spend much time in the thick of Bourbon Street. I had a friend with a condo and balcony overlooking Decatur Street, which runs along the river and gets pretty lively but is some blocks from the real madness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2021, 09:15:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Yesterday (Friday) was my brother's birthday.  It was also pay day and grocery pick up day.

Today (Saturday) was mom and dad's anniversary, and tomorrow is Valentine's Day.   Usually I go to see them on Sundays for lunch and laundry, but given that we are going to have some bad weather tonight into tomorrow, I decided to see them today on their anniversary, and get the laundry done, so I don't have to leave the apartment tomorrow.

I got everything done by 3:30, and was back home before any precip started to fall.  Nothing is falling yet (8:15 pm), so I got done in plenty of time.  There were a few different predictions on when it would start, so I wasn't sure what I would be dealing with.

Gave mom and dad a card for their anniversary, and Chris got a card with cash for his bday.  Then everyone got some candy for Valentine's day.

Spending the evening straightening up the apartment.  I had some non-perishable groceries that I didn't bother to put away yesterday when I took them in from the car, and I'm finally done looking at them in their bags on the floor, so it's time to put them away.

 :laugh:

I also have a load of dishes going in the dishwasher, and need to put the fresh sheets on the bed.

Wanted breakfast for dinner today, so when I decided to make some pancakes and sausage for dinner with the mini griddle I have.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2021, 09:47:04 pm

So many holidays all packed together! Yesterday was Asian New Year. I had some noodles to celebrate. Tomorrow is Valentines, Monday is President's Day, and next Saturday is my grandson's 10th birthday. I'm trying to get myself into a festive mood, but with negative degree nightly lows, it's a challenge!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 14, 2021, 11:10:44 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2021, 09:47:04 pm

I'm trying to get myself into a festive mood, but with negative degree nightly lows, it's a challenge!

Here it's currently -18, the high is supposed to be -4 with strong winds causing windchill of -38.

Also, according to my phone, you'll have 50s in about a week. Best we'll get is 34.  >:(

At least there's no snow in the forecast here! Plus, one of the best things about COVID is I hardly ever have to set foot outside. Normally, on weekdays I'd be going to to my freezing dark parking garage roof to and from work. Instead, I spend almost all my days in my toasty home office just feet from a space heater.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 14, 2021, 03:51:20 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 13, 2021, 09:47:04 pm

So many holidays all packed together! Yesterday was Asian New Year. I had some noodles to celebrate. Tomorrow is Valentines, Monday is President's Day, and next Saturday is my grandson's 10th birthday. I'm trying to get myself into a festive mood, but with negative degree nightly lows, it's a challenge!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 15, 2021, 09:54:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Today is the last day of the three day weekend.  :(  Oh well.

At least it means that it's only a 4-day work week.  I can get behind that any time.

I've taken a week off of work in March, but I can't recall when.  LOL   It's in my sent folder, so I can pull it up and review it.  We have no bank holidays until Memorial Day now, so I scheduled some time in March, to get me through to May.

LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 17, 2021, 06:40:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day

We're getting ready for another storm that is scheduled to hit tomorrow.  I believe we're supposed to get about 8 more inches of snow.

That being said, my heart goes out to everyone in Texas who has lost power for days and is dealing with such hardships.

Aside from more snow, tomorrow is 'bonus day', so it will be like getting an extra paycheck this month.  ;D


Oh, and I'm just going to leave this here......




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 17, 2021, 09:07:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 17, 2021, 06:40:53 pm

Oh, and I'm just going to leave this here......

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 :laugh:


Yes, it's hard to feel too much grief. I myself noticed "Rush Limbaugh's" has the same number of syllables as "the witch is."

I'll never forget him shrieking "I hope he fails! I hope he fails!" about something Obama was going to do. I can't even remember what the thing was, it wasn't Obamacare or anything that divisive in nature. As I recall, it would have improved the country in some fairly noncontroversial way. And yet Obama was being wished failure out of pure political vitriol.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2021, 01:36:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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*sings*   Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow


We are currently having another storm, it was snowing when I got up at 7:00 this morning, it's still snowing 5 1/2 hours later.  We have about 4 more inches of snow now, and pics have been posted in the "weather" thread here.

Went out to shovel around the car, and brushed the snow of the SUV, so that it won't be such a big job later.

I got my bonus today!  :)

Bills have already been paid, so it was nice to be able to sock it away into savings.

I did same some for fun money, and I ordered a few CDs and books to enjoy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2021, 01:38:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 17, 2021, 09:07:32 pm

:laugh:


Yes, it's hard to feel too much grief. I myself noticed "Rush Limbaugh's" has the same number of syllables as "the witch is."

I'll never forget him shrieking "I hope he fails! I hope he fails!" about something Obama was going to do. I can't even remember what the thing was, it wasn't Obamacare or anything that divisive in nature. As I recall, it would have improved the country in some fairly noncontroversial way. And yet Obama was being wished failure out of pure political vitriol.

Apparently, on Twitter, the hashtag #RestInPiss was trending big time.

The big news I'm seeing now is that Texas people are suffering due to the storm, and Senator Ted Cruz, instead of dealing with it, has gone on a vacation.

::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 19, 2021, 10:21:29 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 18, 2021, 01:38:21 pm

The big news I'm seeing now is that Texas people are suffering due to the storm, and Senator Ted Cruz, instead of dealing with it, has gone on a vacation.

And to Cancun, of all places! During a pandemic. He came right back and apparently isn't up for reelection until 2024, so maybe voters will have forgotten it by then. But he really is widely loathed.

My favorite Ted Cruz joke, by Al Franken: "I like Ted Cruz more than most people in the Senate, and I hate Ted Cruz."

Meanwhile, a new poll found 60% of Republicans favor a third party. And then there's Trump's insane condemnation of Mitch McConnell. Not insane because Mitch McConnell is so great -- I mean Mitch McConnell has played a huge role of supporting Trump through thick and thin these past four years. In many cases, McConnell probably knew better but did it anyway so the party would get its way.

Meanwhile, I remembered the context for Rush Limbaugh saying "I hope he fails!" It was in regard to Obama's plan to bring back the economy after the Great Recession. So Rush was not saying the stimulus was too big or too small or should be allocated some other way. He was saying he, Rush, was so partisan that he wanted Obama to fail to rescue his country's economy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2021, 10:53:47 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 19, 2021, 10:21:29 am

Meanwhile, a new poll found 60% of Republicans favor a third party.

Which could be stupid for Republicans, because if they split the Republican party, it can benefit the Democrats.

It's happened before. Ross Perot arguably contributed to Bill Clinton's victory and George H. W. Bush's loss in 1992. It also happened more than 100 years ago, in 1912, when Teddy Roosevelt split the Republican party; that contributed to Woodrow Wilson's victory. That year the Democrats also won control of both the House and the Senate. Let's hope Republicans have short memories and don't know their history. Let's hope they go right ahead and split their party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 19, 2021, 07:27:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2021, 10:53:47 am

Which could be stupid for Republicans, because if they split the Republican party, it can benefit the Democrats. ... Let's hope Republicans have short memories and don't know their history.

I don't think they're THAT dumb (well, maybe some are). Most people know the elections have been close, that the balances in Congress are close, etc., and that if they split one big party into two smaller ones, Democrats will win every election.

(BTW, I think Ralph Nader also helped George W. Bush win his two elections. Thanks, Nader supporters. I'm sure 100,000 dead Iraqi children are happy you voted with your conscience.)

But I can understand the Republican's dilemma. Some Republicans are hardcore Trump supporters, some are reluctant Trump supporters and some are "anyone but Trump" Republicans. The best they can hope for is that Trump sort of fades from the picture and they can go back to supporting "normal" Republicans or abnormal ones like Ted Cruz.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2021, 04:14:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?


It's the end of the month, so it's time for me to have to deal with the Monster Report that I have to deal with at the end of each month.

 ::)

I hate that report.  I guess that's why they don't pay me the big bucks.

 :laugh:

Spent some time cleaning the apartment today, and scrubbing the tub.  My new towels and shower curtain arrived, I'm still waiting on a picture frame to arrive.  Once it does, the room will be complete.

Other than that, it's been pretty quiet lately, and I'll grateful for that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 23, 2021, 04:17:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 19, 2021, 10:21:29 am

Meanwhile, a new poll found 60% of Republicans favor a third party. And then there's Trump's insane condemnation of Mitch McConnell. Not insane because Mitch McConnell is so great -- I mean Mitch McConnell has played a huge role of supporting Trump through thick and thin these past four years. In many cases, McConnell probably knew better but did it anyway so the party would get its way.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2021, 10:53:47 am

Which could be stupid for Republicans, because if they split the Republican party, it can benefit the Democrats.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 19, 2021, 07:27:47 pm

I don't think they're THAT dumb (well, maybe some are). Most people know the elections have been close, that the balances in Congress are close, etc., and that if they split one big party into two smaller ones, Democrats will win every election.

(BTW, I think Ralph Nader also helped George W. Bush win his two elections. Thanks, Nader supporters. I'm sure 100,000 dead Iraqi children are happy you voted with your conscience.)

But I can understand the Republican's dilemma. Some Republicans are hardcore Trump supporters, some are reluctant Trump supporters and some are "anyone but Trump" Republicans. The best they can hope for is that Trump sort of fades from the picture and they can go back to supporting "normal" Republicans or abnormal ones like Ted Cruz.

I would be very happy to see the Republican party split in half, and give an advantage to the Democrats.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 23, 2021, 09:41:51 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 23, 2021, 04:17:23 pm

I would be very happy to see the Republican party split in half, and give an advantage to the Democrats.

Yes, which is why I doubt they'd do it.

The Republican party essentially did that deliberately to the Democrats, by luring former Dems to conservativism by exploiting their biases on cultural issues like abortion, same-sex marriage and racial equality.

But those were outsiders' strategies.  I don't know if the Democrats have ever done that to themselves, on purpose. Of course, there were probably conservative Democrats who bailed over the New Deal, and clearly many eventually fled to the Republican party after the Civil Rights Act.







 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2021, 11:38:52 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 23, 2021, 09:41:51 pm

Yes, which is why I doubt they'd do it.

Unless we're talking about different Republicans, it sounds to me like you're giving too much credit to rank-and-file Trumpians. Sorry, but I don't think those people will think, Oh, we need to stay Republicans so we can still beat the Democrats. I suspect these people will follow Trump over the cliff into a third party--if he actually forms one--which I hope he will do and split the Republican party. However, his enablers might very well convince him not to form a third party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 25, 2021, 11:02:50 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 24, 2021, 11:38:52 am

Unless we're talking about different Republicans, it sounds to me like you're giving too much credit to rank-and-file Trumpians. Sorry, but I don't think those people will think, Oh, we need to stay Republicans so we can still beat the Democrats.

If you're talking about people like the guy who wore face paint and horns when he and his buddies stormed the capital, you're probably right.

If you're talking about Mitch McConnell and Ted Cruz, guys like that  liked Trump only for strategic reasons in the first place.

In between are people who voted for Trump mainly because they hated Hillary, people who want a Republican in office so they can stay rich, people who want a Republican in office to get abortion outlawed, etc. I think Republicans in that group will mostly get it and don't care that much about Trump per se. And some Republicans hated Trump the whole time. I think those people constitute the majority of the party, although of course the departure of even a small subset could seriously weaken the party the way Ralph Nader voters weakened Democrats.

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I suspect these people will follow Trump over the cliff into a third party--if he actually forms one--which I hope he will do and split the Republican party. However, his enablers might very well convince him not to form a third party.

Who do you mean by his enablers? He never listened to anyone around him, all the way up to the end when he turned on the long-suffering Mike Pence.

And what do I know, but it seems to me that Trump is growing more irrelevant by the day. If it weren't for Jan. 6 , he'd be much better off. But I think the sight of a noose outside the Capital seemingly intended for the Republican vice president was a turnoff for many sane (relatively speaking) Republicans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2021, 12:50:29 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Happy TGIF and (for me) pay day!   ;D


Rough day at work, the monthly Monster Report needed to be dealt with, so I was busy all afternoon with it.

After work I had a bunch of stops to make to pick up orders I had placed, and have the items brought out to my car.   I had to stop at Walgreens, then at Target, and finally Shop Rite for groceries.

After all that, the fridge and cabinets are stocked and I am set for the next two weeks.


I gave my bathroom a mini-makeover.

I had a hand towel hanging on the wall for decoration, and my original shower curtain from when I first moved in.   It will  be 8 years in May.


So, I ordered a new towel to hang on the wall, and a new shower curtain and liner.

I was also given a print as a gift, and I had to order a frame for it.

All the items have finally arrived, and they are up now.   I'll be doing a 'before' and 'after' so you can see the difference.

This is the corner of the bathroom that is by the toilet.  This towel is hanging as decor.   It was 8 years old, and showing its age.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2021, 12:51:14 am

This is the new, fresh towel to replace the old one. The picture is Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) and Sam Loomis (John Gavin) in a scene from "Psycho".


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2021, 12:52:04 am

This is the original curtain.  It doesn't look bad here, but if you could see it up close, you would see that it was definitely time for a replacement.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2021, 12:52:35 am

and this is the new and improved shower curtain.




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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 27, 2021, 04:25:22 am

New and improved - yeah, I can totally see it ::) :laugh:

Do you still call it a bathroom, or is it your Psycho-room? ;) ;D

Additional idea: hang a big, fake kitchen knife as additional decor element, same type as on the shower curtain. Let it dangle from the ceiling.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 27, 2021, 10:11:23 am

The new Psycho print is nice!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 27, 2021, 04:40:13 pm

ggghhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggg!!!!!!!!!


*runs away from Chuckie's derailed bathroom*

*almost gets heart attack*

*seriously questions Chuckie's sanity*

*asks doctor for tranquillizer*

*needs two weeks sick leave to regain composure*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 27, 2021, 09:36:14 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 27, 2021, 12:52:35 am

and this is the new and improved shower curtain.




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Sweetheart, you are no Janet Leigh. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 04, 2021, 06:43:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Work has been busy lately!    I had my fight with the Monthly Monster Report, and thankfully that is over as of yesterday (3.03).   I'm glad that tomorrow is Friday.  ;D

The family is still doing fine, thank God, and counting down the days until we can get the vaccine.  It should be by the end of the month.

I have the week of the 15th - 19th off of work.  I plan on using that week as spring cleaning week.   Furniture will be moved, rug will be cleaned and vacuumed, windows cleaned, and I am going to do what I need to, to keep those damned wasps and hornets out of the place.

At the end of the week, the St. Patrick's Day stuff will come down, and the Easter stuff will go on the windows.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2021, 03:43:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

I'm looking forward to next week, and the time off of work.  ;D  I may not be going anywhere, and doing spring cleaning, but it will be nice not to have to wake up at a specific time each day.

I do plan on meeting a friend or two for lunch on their front porch.  I'll place an order for lunch and pick it up along the way.

Next Monday (the 15th) marks one year since I started working from home.  I didn't think I'd be home for that long.  I'd like to return to the office, but I'm thinking maybe in September.  Also, that's when bowling is scheduled to restart as well.

other than those plans, things are quiet here and pretty much the new status quo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 09, 2021, 10:29:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2021, 03:43:53 pm

Next Monday (the 15th) marks one year since I started working from home.  I didn't think I'd be home for that long.  I'd like to return to the office, but I'm thinking maybe in September.

My anniversary as well. I bet it's a lot of people's -- seems like that's when the virus reached some tipping point. They should make a national holiday, Working from Home Day. Employers could note the occasion by sending pizzas out to all their at-home employees!  :laugh:

My anniversary is actually March 14, the day after Friday the 13th. The idea of a shutdown seemed absurd, but  theaters and museums were closing, schools were going online, etc. I work Saturdays, so I went out to see what was open or closed. A lot of places were still open.

I've probably told this story before, but that morning a long-awaited pie shop was opening. The owners had run it out of a church basement for a couple of years and already had a big fan base, so the line to get in went down the block. People were standing close together. The owners went up and down the line, greeting and hugging people they knew.

"It's a perfect day to open, because it's pi day!" one of the owners said. Yeah, maybe, my story said, but ...

People were joking blithely about how pie was more important than worrying about the virus. When the story ran, someone in the online comments said "This story isn't going to age well." That's for sure -- two days later that behavior looked very unwise.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 14, 2021, 10:16:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What's new?  Actually, is anything new?


This week marks the start of "Operation Spring Cleaning".   I actually started some of it tonight.

I did two loads of dishes, I've straightened out my laundry, put fresh sheets on the bed, did some organizing in the utility closet, purged some old documents, and wrote out checks for my new lease, car insurance, renter's insurance, car payment, and life insurance.

They will all get mailed first thing tomorrow morning.

the next plan is to make up a list of what I want to get done, and put it into some sort of reasonable order.   My first thought was to clean all the windows, but then I thought that should go last, since I'll then take down the St. Patrick's stuff, and put up the Easter stuff.

So then I thought I should clean the carpets, which will be the biggest job, but then realized it makes no sense to clean the carpets, and then dust all the tchotchkes and shelves, and have the dust fall onto the freshly clean carpets, so I'm back a square one, which means I'm making a list, and then organizing it.

I'm thinking the first thing that should happen is taking all the things off the shelf, dusting all the items and shelves, and then putting them all back.  After that, I can think about moving all the furniture and start the foam cleaning on the carpet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 14, 2021, 11:58:54 pm

Wow! If you're looking for a side gig, I've got a house in Minneapolis I'm trying to prepare to sell, which means downsizing and organizing and it feels overwhelming. You always sound so efficient and well-planned. I'm not a hoarder, but after 11 years of living here with two sons, even a relatively normal amount feels like a lot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2021, 04:19:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 14, 2021, 11:58:54 pm

Wow! If you're looking for a side gig, I've got a house in Minneapolis I'm trying to prepare to sell, which means downsizing and organizing and it feels overwhelming. You always sound so efficient and well-planned. I'm not a hoarder, but after 11 years of living here with two sons, even a relatively normal amount feels like a lot.

It's amazing how much stuff you accumulate, even if you're not a hoarder.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 15, 2021, 05:06:31 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 14, 2021, 10:16:21 pm

This week marks the start of "Operation Spring Cleaning".   I actually started some of it tonight.

I did two loads of dishes, I've straightened out my laundry, put fresh sheets on the bed, did some organizing in the utility closet, purged some old documents, and wrote out checks for my new lease, car insurance, renter's insurance, car payment, and life insurance.

They will all get mailed first thing tomorrow morning.

the next plan is to make up a list of what I want to get done, and put it into some sort of reasonable order.   My first thought was to clean all the windows, but then I thought that should go last, since I'll then take down the St. Patrick's stuff, and put up the Easter stuff.

So then I thought I should clean the carpets, which will be the biggest job, but then realized it makes no sense to clean the carpets, and then dust all the tchotchkes and shelves, and have the dust fall onto the freshly clean carpets, so I'm back a square one, which means I'm making a list, and then organizing it.

I'm thinking the first thing that should happen is taking all the things off the shelf, dusting all the items and shelves, and then putting them all back.  After that, I can think about moving all the furniture and start the foam cleaning on the carpet.

When you're done with all that, you're welcome here to spring clean my place!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 15, 2021, 06:53:57 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2021, 04:19:04 pm

It's amazing how much stuff you accumulate, even if you're not a hoarder.

Every time I move I swear I'm never going to acquire another possession again. In recent years, I've even been downsizing a bit by selecting things I already own and giving them as gifts (I mean, only sometimes, and only if they're nice and appropriate, etc.). I also prefer gifts for myself that are consumable items.

I've probably told you this story, but when I was about 20 and living in Sun Valley, ID, I had some apartment-house neighbors -- three California guys in their late 20s -- who told me in the morning they were planning to move, and that afternoon threw all their possessions in a VW bug and a motorcycle and off they went. I've always envied that lightweight lifestyle.

Of course, they a) had a furnished apartment and b) were fleeing a bad drug deal. But still.

[Edited to add my age and location so it doesn't sound like this happened last month.]

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2021, 11:31:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!

Two days into staycation, and I've managed to get a lot done so far.

Wrote out checks
mailed my bills and new lease
picked up supplies
bleached bathtub and mat in tub
bleached sink
bleached toilet
take decorative bottles off cabinets and wash them
dust on top of cabinets
take all stuff off kitchen counters and clean the counters.
move CD shelves out and dust behind them
clean stove
sweep out the kitchen and bathroom


Tomorrow I'll mop the kitchen and bathroom floor, and will start moving furniture to clean behind and under it, and shampoo and freshen the carpet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2021, 11:34:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 14, 2021, 11:58:54 pm

Wow! If you're looking for a side gig, I've got a house in Minneapolis I'm trying to prepare to sell, which means downsizing and organizing and it feels overwhelming. You always sound so efficient and well-planned. I'm not a hoarder, but after 11 years of living here with two sons, even a relatively normal amount feels like a lot.

Quote from: Sason on March 15, 2021, 05:06:31 pm

When you're done with all that, you're welcome here to spring clean my place!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Everyone says that when I talk about cleaning!   When I clean my place, and I'm done with it, I'm resting!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2021, 11:59:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 15, 2021, 04:19:04 pm

It's amazing how much stuff you accumulate, even if you're not a hoarder.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 15, 2021, 06:53:57 pm

Every time I move I swear I'm never going to acquire another possession again. In recent years, I've even been downsizing a bit by selecting things I already own and giving them as gifts (I mean, only sometimes, and only if they're nice and appropriate, etc.). I also prefer gifts for myself that are consumable items.

I've probably told you this story, but when I was about 20 and living in Sun Valley, ID, I had some apartment-house neighbors -- three California guys in their late 20s -- who told me in the morning they were planning to move, and that afternoon threw all their possessions in a VW bug and a motorcycle and off they went. I've always envied that lightweight lifestyle.

Of course, they a) had a furnished apartment and b) were fleeing a bad drug deal. But still.

[Edited to add my age and location so it doesn't sound like this happened last month.]

I actually have a good system for purging my apartment.

I have two tables that look similar to this.


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The top opens and you can use it for storage.  I take stuff that I haven't used lately, and put it into the tables.  Then I wait a year.  If the table has been unopened for the year, then I don't need what's in there, and I get rid of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 17, 2021, 12:10:41 am

I, with great care, use bleach in the toilet bowl but would never use it anywhere else. It can be very dangerous.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2021, 09:50:40 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 16, 2021, 11:59:55 pm

The top opens and you can use it for storage.  I take stuff that I haven't used lately, and put it into the tables.  Then
I wait a year.  If the table has been unopened for the year, then I don't need what's in there, and I get rid of it.

I've heard of that technique. I actually have it happening in an informal way all over my house -- plastic bins in closets and under beds, a filing cabinet, basement storage spaces filled with stuff ... A lot of it is in the form of memorabilia from my kids' childhoods or things inherited from my grandmother (table cloths, dishes, etc. -- I did, as I said, sell the silver). The only thing I use regularly are Christmas and Halloween decorations.

I did, however, pare half a closet full of photos down to four shoe-box size boxes -- except they're cute colorful ones purchased from Amazon -- and a couple of larger colorful ones, also from Amazon, for 8X11s and other bigger things. It meant going through each photo one at a time, sorting them very roughly by when they were taken, setting aside duplicates, etc. So that was a major accomplishment!

The rough time-period categories are: before kids, when the kids were babies, and when the kids were in elementary school. Then they abruptly cut off. Bet you can figure out why.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2021, 11:14:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Back to cleaning.  Time to get the floors mopped.

Quote from: brianr on March 17, 2021, 12:10:41 am

I, with great care, use bleach in the toilet bowl but would never use it anywhere else. It can be very dangerous.

Hello Brian.  I was using the term "bleached" in a generic way.   I was using a spray cleaner produced by Clorox, a company that is known for making bleach.  The spray cleaner is a combination of a cleaning agent, with some bleach added.

So I wasn't actually using pure bleach on anything.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2021, 12:08:53 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 17, 2021, 11:14:43 am

Hello Brian.  I was using the term "bleached" in a generic way.   I was using a spray cleaner produced by Clorox, a company that is known for making bleach.  The spray cleaner is a combination of a cleaning agent, with some bleach added.

So I wasn't actually using pure bleach on anything.


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I've been using Clorox Clean-up for all my household needs for years. That's what I've been using to wipe down my door handle for a year now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2021, 01:46:47 pm

I don't think of bleach as super dangerous. Of course, you don't want to inject it or drink it, despite what the president of the United States might be a good cure for COVID. And you don't want to use it anywhere near ammonia.

But I keep a spray bottle with a weak bleach/water mixture for sanitizing. I don't use it a lot for COVID prevention, but if for example I opened a package of raw chicken and some blood got on the counter, I would sanitize it with a spritz from that bottle. Much safer than Lysol or similar products.

In the bathroom I use Soft Scrub with bleach. I don't use many cleaning products otherwise; I just use microfiber cloths. To be fair, your homes might all be cleaner than mine, but that's at least as much due to my laziness and dislike for housework as it is cleaning products.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2021, 03:47:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 17, 2021, 01:46:47 pm

In the bathroom I use Soft Scrub with bleach. I don't use many cleaning products otherwise; I just use microfiber cloths. To be fair, your homes might all be cleaner than mine, but that's at least as much due to my laziness and dislike for housework as it is cleaning products.

Not mine, for sure. My mother would be terribly disappointed if she knew what a terrible housekeeper I am.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 17, 2021, 04:04:29 pm

I do not think anyone here would use the term 'bleach' unless we were actually using bleach. Having once ruined a good jumper (jersey or whatever you call it) when I should have changed my clothes before scrubbing, I do avoid the stuff.  We use Jif (called Cif in UK/Europe not sure about USA). It is labelled 'does not contain bleach' and while not recommended it will not harm if ingested (nor cure Covid)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2021, 09:45:41 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2021, 03:47:58 pm

Not mine, for sure. My mother would be terribly disappointed if she knew what a terrible housekeeper I am.

 :o  I assumed you were a good housekeeper, not because you provide details of your meticulous cleaning plans as Chuck does, but because you use dusting spray.

My own mother would probably be OK with my house; her house was in decent shape but she wasn't really into cleaning either. Now my ex-mother-in-law, on the other hand ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2021, 09:47:22 am

Quote from: brianr on March 17, 2021, 04:04:29 pm

I do not think anyone here would use the term 'bleach' unless we were actually using bleach. Having once ruined a good jumper (jersey or whatever you call it) when I should have changed my clothes before scrubbing, I do avoid the stuff.  We use Jif (called Cif in UK/Europe not sure about USA). It is labelled 'does not contain bleach' and while not recommended it will not harm if ingested (nor cure Covid)

Oh, I always change into raggedy clothes when I'm using a product that contains bleach. Or at least I'm very careful to keep it at a distance from my clothes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2021, 10:01:05 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 18, 2021, 09:45:41 am

:o  I assumed you were a good housekeeper, not because you provide details of your meticulous cleaning plans as Chuck does, but because you use dusting spray.

Oh, no. That would be a false assumption.

Plus, I assume where I live, right in the very center of city, has some effect on cleanliness. So often it seems that as soon as I finish dusting a room, it needs dusting again.  >:(  It isn't that way at my dad's place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2021, 03:09:17 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2021, 10:01:05 am

Oh, no. That would be a false assumption.

Plus, I assume where I live, right in the very center of city, has some effect on cleanliness. So often it seems that as soon as I finish dusting a room, it needs dusting again.  >:(  It isn't that way at my dad's place.

Well, because I have a dog and am a terrible housekeeper, I often glance underneath a table, for example, and think, wow, that is REALLY dusty. And then keep walking

Dogs shed so much it's like I have to dust practically every six months!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2021, 09:31:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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another productive spring cleaning day.

Mopped the kitchen floor
mopped the bathroom floor
I treated the bathroom with bug repellant.  Last year, I got some ants there, and used a spray that property management gave me, no smell, and worked after just one application.
I found online that wasps/hornets don't like the smell of peppermint, so I made a simple spray with water and peppermint extract.  I treated my a/c unit, which is where they're getting in.
I also used the repellant on the doors of the a/c unit, and then used packaging tape to seal any cracks around the doors and where the doors meet.
After that, made a door stopper from an unused table cloth.  Rolled it up, put it inside the doors, shut them, rolled up what was left and have it against the bottom of the door, so nothing can crawl under.
finally, I cleaned refrigerator, took everything out of it, and wiped down any shelves, drawers and the door.


I saw my brother, Michael, yesterday.  He came over for a belated birthday dinner.  He turned 50, but with all that's going on, we couldn't do his birthday in a big way.

I'm meeting a friend for lunch this weekend.  We were supposed to meet during the week, but today and tomorrow are/will be wet and cool.  Saturday will be sunny and warmer, so we'll meet then, and have lunch on her front porch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 18, 2021, 09:43:27 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 17, 2021, 01:46:47 pm

To be fair, your homes might all be cleaner than mine, but that's at least as much due to my laziness and dislike for housework as it is cleaning products.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2021, 03:47:58 pm

Not mine, for sure. My mother would be terribly disappointed if she knew what a terrible housekeeper I am.

I'm sure that your homes are not as 'terrible' as you think they are.  We all tend to be our own worst critics.

I don't have a strong dislike for any particular cleaning products, but I do like lemon scented ones.  Oh, and I use Pine Sol when I mop, it's got a great, pine scent.

Quote from: brianr on March 17, 2021, 04:04:29 pm

I do not think anyone here would use the term 'bleach' unless we were actually using bleach. Having once ruined a good jumper (jersey or whatever you call it) when I should have changed my clothes before scrubbing, I do avoid the stuff.  We use Jif (called Cif in UK/Europe not sure about USA). It is labelled 'does not contain bleach' and while not recommended it will not harm if ingested (nor cure Covid)

I am happy to say that I don't know anyone who ingested any cleaning products to cure Covid.   :laugh:

As for Jif, here, that's a peanut butter.  ;D

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 19, 2021, 03:15:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 18, 2021, 09:31:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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another productive spring cleaning day.

Mopped the kitchen floor
mopped the bathroom floor
I treated the bathroom with bug repellant.  Last year, I got some ants there, and used a spray that property management gave me, no smell, and worked after just one application.
I found online that wasps/hornets don't like the smell of peppermint, so I made a simple spray with water and peppermint extract.  I treated my a/c unit, which is where they're getting in.
I also used the repellant on the doors of the a/c unit, and then used packaging tape to seal any cracks around the doors and where the doors meet.
After that, made a door stopper from an unused table cloth.  Rolled it up, put it inside the doors, shut them, rolled up what was left and have it against the bottom of the door, so nothing can crawl under.
finally, I cleaned refrigerator, took everything out of it, and wiped down any shelves, drawers and the door.


I saw my brother, Michael, yesterday.  He came over for a belated birthday dinner.  He turned 50, but with all that's going on, we couldn't do his birthday in a big way.

I'm meeting a friend for lunch this weekend.  We were supposed to meet during the week, but today and tomorrow are/will be wet and cool.  Saturday will be sunny and warmer, so we'll meet then, and have lunch on her front porch.

How were you able to put a table cloth door stopper inside the door after you already sealed it with tape???

Are you a witch? A magician?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 19, 2021, 03:49:16 pm

https://www.unilever.com.au/brands/home-care/jif.html

Don't leave it, Jif it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2021, 10:19:07 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Slept well last night, I gathered I would after all the work done yesterday.   It's a nice feeling to know everything is clean now.

The last thing to do today is to clean the living room windows and treat them with the insect repellent. I'll do this after lunch, and a then take down the St. Patrick's Day stuff, and put up the Easter stuff.

I'll be meeting my friend, Tina, for lunch today.  I'll be picking it up on the way to her place, and we'll eat it on the front porch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 20, 2021, 10:20:22 am

Quote from: Sason on March 19, 2021, 03:15:35 pm

How were you able to put a table cloth door stopper inside the door after you already sealed it with tape???

Are you a witch? A magician?

Yes, so don't push me.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 20, 2021, 10:25:08 am

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 21, 2021, 05:37:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 20, 2021, 10:20:22 am

Yes, so don't push me.



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Is that you? I'm not surprised.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 23, 2021, 09:44:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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what's new and exciting?

Was back at work yesterday, and now I'm contemplating my next 'stay-cation'.  LOL

I'm thinking a week in July.  April is too soon,  May and June is the busy season, so then July makes the most sense.

I don't remember if I posted this here, so I'll say it now.  If I've mentioned this before, sorry for the repeat.  My family and I all got our appointments for our first vaccines.  My dad and I are going on 03/31/2021.  Mom and Chris are the day after, on 4/1.  The second vaccine is scheduled for 4/28.  :)

Tomorrow should start the work for the "Monster Report" that I have to prepare each month.  Oh joy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2021, 10:32:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It was a quiet weekend here this past weekend, and now I'm busy with the Monster report for work, so I've been busy the last few days.

Tomorrow I'm signing off at noon, and then picking up my dad, and the two of us are going for our first Covid jabs.   Mom and Chris go for their first jabs ono Thursday.

I need to contact my niece (Shana) I've got a basket for Trenton and a card for her and Derek, and I would like to drop them off before Easter.  I'm going to see if they'll be around Friday evening, and drop it by then.

Does anyone have anything else going on?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 31, 2021, 08:48:32 am

I'm looking for a vaccine myself. I signed up with some state app that's supposed to alert me if there's one available in my area (like leftover vaccine that would otherwise be thrown out) but I've never heard from it. I tried my usual clinic a couple of days ago but apparently you can only make an appointment on a Thursday or Friday the week before, and they fill up fast. I tried Walgreen's and CVS; both have a list of nearby locations and they all say NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I tried Walmart, they say I don't qualify.

How do all these people keep getting them? I don't mean your family, Chuck, the fact that you've already had it maybe helps, or that your dad is older. But I see lots of random people on Facebook who've gotten it -- how do they do it? Seems like it would be a full-time job.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2021, 09:05:11 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 31, 2021, 08:48:32 am

How do all these people keep getting them? I don't mean your family, Chuck, the fact that you've already had it maybe helps, or that your dad is older. But I see lots of random people on Facebook who've gotten it -- how do they do it? Seems like it would be a full-time job.

This has been my question for, like, forever. I keep running across people, usually from work, who are definitely younger than me, and they've been fully vaccinated. Hunh? How is that? I don't know how they even get an appointment, let alone qualify for vaccination.

Of course, I'm in a living situation where New Jersey seems to have one set of rules, Pennsylvania has another set of rules, and Philadelphia has its own set of rules for qualification. Cross the city line here, and you've got a whole 'nother set of rules for qualification.

Now Joe wants everybody to be able to get an appointment after April 19. Um, Joe, are you kidding? Considering how difficult it is to get an appointment now, what's it going to be like when everybody tries to get an appointment?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 31, 2021, 09:23:56 am

Good point!

Here, the governor said anyone over 16 is eligible. But then there are also still supposedly some priority groups -- the usual ones like frontline workers, underlying conditions, etc. But now being over 50 is supposed to be a priority, yet somehow the Walmart's questionnaire doesn't even ask your age. (I've only been in a Walmart a few times decades ago. Now I have even less reason to go.) When even the priority age was people over 65, I knew plenty of people at least slightly younger than that who were getting them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2021, 06:19:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?


Today was the first jab for me.  My arm is a little bit sore, but other than that, no major issues.   My dad (he went with me today for his first vaccine too) said his arm isn't even hurting.

My job is also giving everyone 8 hours pay that they are calling Vaccination Pay, so on the days you get the vaccine, you can take the afternoon off to get your vaccine, and be paid.

I took four hours of the vaccine time today, but when I got home, I still signed on to get some work done (but I left my out-of-office on, so I could focus on what I needed to do, and not get bothered by others.

At 4:30, I had an appointment to get my taxes done, and I'm getting a nice chunk of change back.  On top of my usual refund (which was a little higher) I will finally be getting the stimulus payments from last year.   When I went to file my taxes last year (I go through H&R Block) I had not yet received the first two stimulus payments.   Anytime I tried to call on it, I would get the runaround.  So, when I filed, I explained the situation to my rep at H&R Block, and she got on the phone while I was there, with the IRS.

The rep at the IRS looked into my file, and for some reason, it was stating I was still a dependent.   Not sure how that happened, since I was 51, but Ok.  :laugh:   They corrected the issue, and I was told I would get the stimulus "next year" (meaning 2021).

So when the next round of stimulus payments went out, once again, I didn't get it.  When I filed today, the correction was made and the stimulus was added to the total of my refund, and they explained that the payment I didn't get this year, I would get next year when I file.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2021, 06:25:40 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 31, 2021, 08:48:32 am

I'm looking for a vaccine myself. I signed up with some state app that's supposed to alert me if there's one available in my area (like leftover vaccine that would otherwise be thrown out) but I've never heard from it. I tried my usual clinic a couple of days ago but apparently you can only make an appointment on a Thursday or Friday the week before, and they fill up fast. I tried Walgreen's and CVS; both have a list of nearby locations and they all say NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I tried Walmart, they say I don't qualify.

How do all these people keep getting them? I don't mean your family, Chuck, the fact that you've already had it maybe helps, or that your dad is older. But I see lots of random people on Facebook who've gotten it -- how do they do it? Seems like it would be a full-time job.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 31, 2021, 09:05:11 am

This has been my question for, like, forever. I keep running across people, usually from work, who are definitely younger than me, and they've been fully vaccinated. Hunh? How is that? I don't know how they even get an appointment, let alone qualify for vaccination.

Of course, I'm in a living situation where New Jersey seems to have one set of rules, Pennsylvania has another set of rules, and Philadelphia has its own set of rules for qualification. Cross the city line here, and you've got a whole 'nother set of rules for qualification.

Now Joe wants everybody to be able to get an appointment after April 19. Um, Joe, are you kidding? Considering how difficult it is to get an appointment now, what's it going to be like when everybody tries to get an appointment?

Quote from: serious crayons on March 31, 2021, 09:23:56 am

Good point!

Here, the governor said anyone over 16 is eligible. But then there are also still supposedly some priority groups -- the usual ones like frontline workers, underlying conditions, etc. But now being over 50 is supposed to be a priority, yet somehow the Walmart's questionnaire doesn't even ask your age. (I've only been in a Walmart a few times decades ago. Now I have even less reason to go.) When even the priority age was people over 65, I knew plenty of people at least slightly younger than that who were getting them.

I'm not sure how the systems are set up in your states.   In NJ there is a website for my county, and between 8:00 and 8:30 each morning, the page is refreshed, and new open appointment slots are posted.  So you log on first thing in the morning, and keep refreshing the page until the new information loads.  Once the new information appears, it's a race to get a spot, as they are limited.

My brother Mike got the vaccine because he's a police officer, so he is essential.

Mom and dad were able to register because of their age.  Dad got his first jab today with me.

Chris and I have the underlying conditions.  Nothing major, but we qualify,  so we were able to register.  Chris and mom get their first jabs tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on March 31, 2021, 06:52:49 pm

I have an American friend in my walking group. She married a Kiwi and has lived here for perhaps 30 years. She was telling me on Tuesday that she receives the US stimulus cheques but had trouble depositing them in her bank. Most (all by June) of our banks have stopped dealing with cheques. They told her to have the US IRD send it direct to her bank. She rang and was surprised to be answered after a few rings, and they redirected her and again only a few rings. They could not send it to an overseas bank so she returned to hers and, after a lot of fuss involving nearly everyone in the office, they accepted it.
I was surprised as, although I receive an Australian pension, I do not get any of the stimulus payments as I am not a resident.
My sister and brother-in- law received yesterday four vouchers of $25 to be used at restaurants or entertainment venues. They have received other amounts before.
In NZ everyone receiving a pension, aged, disability etc receives $20 per week heating allowance from May to September. Last year it was doubled to $40 per week but I do not think that will happen this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 01, 2021, 09:33:38 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 31, 2021, 06:19:51 pm

Today was the first jab for me.  My arm is a little bit sore, but other than that, no major issues.   My dad (he went with me today for his first vaccine too) said his arm isn't even hurting.

I saw a coworker yesterday who said he just got the shot and the whole top half of his body hurt and he was going to take off work after our assignment was over. He's in his 20s. There was a woman of around 60 there who said she'd had no problems with hers. I wonder if age has something to do with the reaction. My coworker said something about young immune systems fighting back harder.

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My job is also giving everyone 8 hours pay that they are calling Vaccination Pay, so on the days you get the vaccine, you can take the afternoon off to get your vaccine, and be paid.

We get that, too. It's part of the 80 hours they give us to use if we get COVID. Hopefully, I'll only need mine for my shot. The news about the "new surge" is scary. I'd be so mad if I knew anyone who got sick or even died because there's such a bottleneck here to get the damn shots.

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I had not yet received the first two stimulus payments. ... So when the next round of stimulus payments went out, once again, I didn't get it.  When I filed today, the correction was made and the stimulus was added to the total of my refund, and they explained that the payment I didn't get this year, I would get next year when I file.

I got the first $1,200 and nothing since then. I know I'll get the $600 one when I file my taxes. But it makes me mad that we have to wait until sometime in 2022 to get the $1,400. For one thing, I could use the cash now (I'm getting my home ready to sell again and there are some expenses involved). For another, I know inflation is low, but still -- by sometime in 2022 $1,400 will be worth more than it is now. If we waited an extra year to pay $1,400 to the IRS we'd be charged interest and penalties. >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: brianr on April 01, 2021, 03:20:19 pm

I understood a stimulus payment is to stimulate the economy NOW. That is why in Australia and NZ it is given to those on benefits as they are more likely to spend it rather than save it.
In NZ everyone over 65 receives the full age pension, it is not means tested as in Australia. We were told we could give the heating allowance (doubled last year) back but although I do not need it, I am not that generous to the government. Because I cannot travel overseas, my savings have gone up. I did buy a new 50 inch smart TV last July but I do not need it really. I have taken more trips within NZ than usual. Really I am not that interested in spending other than on travel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2021, 11:12:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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It's Easter Eve.

I'll be spending part of tomorrow with the family.  We're ordering lunch from a local restaurant, so mom doesn't have to cook and we can support a local business as well.

I dropped an Easter basket off for Trenton at his home, and spent a few minutes talking with my niece, Shana.   Things are going well for her, Derek and Trent, so it was nice to hear good news.

As of Thursday, all of my immediate family has received the first vaccine.

Dad and I got the jab on Wednesday, and we both had side-effects on Thursday (chills, sore arm, feeling run down).  We both woke on Friday, recovered.

Mom and Chris got the jab on Thursday, felt the side effects on Friday, and had recovered today (Saturday).


So, a funny vaccine story for you!  When I called to see how the vaccine day went, this is what I was told over the phone.

Thursday my brother and mother went for their vaccines together.  Mom tends to get lost easily, so Chris said he wanted to stay close, so he could make sure she ended up where she needed to go.

That plan failed because Chris went after work, so he was wearing his security uniform, so they rushed him through, thinking he was on break from his job, so that he could return quicky.

As they got separated, Chris made note of what mom was wearing, so he could find her and get her through the halls and out of the building.   She had on dark jeans, black sneakers with a white sole, her black waist bag, and a grey hoodie.

As Chris was in his private booth getting his vaccine, he could see through an opening in the curtains a small woman in black and white sneakers, dark jeans, and a grey hoodie.  She seemed to be standing there and looking around, so he says from behind the curtain:

"Hey, I see you there, you crazy lady!  What are you doin'?   Did they jab you in the ass with the needle?  Go sit down and I'll be right out!"

The woman then moved away.   Chris gets out of is booth, and looks around the room.   Mom is not anywhere.  However, sitting in the front row is a little, older lady, dressed just like my mom.

Chris had been talking to the wrong person!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 03, 2021, 11:28:53 pm

Quote from: brianr on March 31, 2021, 06:52:49 pm

I have an American friend in my walking group. She married a Kiwi and has lived here for perhaps 30 years.  She was telling me on Tuesday that she receives the US stimulus cheques but had trouble depositing them in her bank.  Most (all by June) of our banks have stopped dealing with cheques. They told her to have the US IRD send it direct to her bank. She rang and was surprised to be answered after a few rings, and they redirected her and again only a few rings.  They could not send it to an overseas bank so she returned to hers and, after a lot of fuss involving nearly everyone in the office, they accepted it.   I was surprised as, although I receive an Australian pension, I do not get any of the stimulus payments as I am not a resident.  My sister and brother-in- law received yesterday four vouchers of $25 to be used at restaurants or entertainment venues. They have received other amounts before.  In NZ everyone receiving a pension, aged, disability etc receives $20 per week heating allowance from May to September. Last year it was doubled to $40 per week but I do not think that will happen this year.

Quote from: serious crayons on April 01, 2021, 09:33:38 am

I got the first $1,200 and nothing since then. I know I'll get the $600 one when I file my taxes. But it makes me mad that we have to wait until sometime in 2022 to get the $1,400. For one thing, I could use the cash now (I'm getting my home ready to sell again and there are some expenses involved). For another, I know inflation is low, but still -- by sometime in 2022 $1,400 will be worth more than it is now. If we waited an extra year to pay $1,400 to the IRS we'd be charged interest and penalties. >:(

Quote from: brianr on April 01, 2021, 03:20:19 pm

I understood a stimulus payment is to stimulate the economy NOW. That is why in Australia and NZ it is given to those on benefits as they are more likely to spend it rather than save it.  In NZ everyone over 65 receives the full age pension, it is not means tested as in Australia. We were told we could give the heating allowance (doubled last year) back but although I do not need it, I am not that generous to the government. Because I cannot travel overseas, my savings have gone up. I did buy a new 50 inch smart TV last July but I do not need it really. I have taken more trips within NZ than usual. Really I am not that interested in spending other than on travel.

As I understand it, the stimulus payments were handled this way.   For 2020, single adults who reported adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less on their 2019 tax returns a one-time check for $1,200. Married couples who filed jointly will receive $2,400. Families will get an additional $500 for each child under 17.  For 2021, single adults who reported $75,000 or less in adjusted gross income on their 2020 tax return will receive the full $1,400 payments, as will heads of household who reported $112,500 or less. Couples filing jointly who earned $150,000 or less in adjusted gross income will receive the full $2,800.

As you said, Brian, stimulus checks are checks sent by the U.S. government to taxpayers to boost their spending power and spur economic activity.  However, I think they didn't send out enough for that to happen.  Many people lost their jobs (either permanently or temporarily) and had to go on unemployment.  Any extra cash they got would get used, but for necessities.  Food, utilities, and things of that nature.  They sent out $1,200.00 for a single person.  That would cover my rent and utilities for 1 month only.  That means I would have to rely on unemployment for the rest of the time I was out of work.  I would not have spent that money on ways to stimulate the economy for others.

I was fortunate.  I was able to work from home, and earn my full paycheck the past year.  I was able to qualify for all those stimulus payments, and will finally be receiving the first one shortly.  In truth, did I need it?  No.  However, I've been paying taxes for the past 34 years.  Never been on any sort of public assistance, and I am keeping that money.  I'm going to be moving at one point in the future, and the funds will be used then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 04, 2021, 01:47:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2021, 11:12:15 pm

"Hey, I see you there, you crazy lady!  What are you doin'?   Did they jab you in the ass with the needle?  Go sit down and I'll be right out!"

The woman then moved away.   Chris gets out of is booth, and looks around the room.   Mom is not anywhere.  However, sitting in the front row is a little, older lady, dressed just like my mom.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

He couldn't have just said, "Hey, Mom!" Even that he talks to your actual mom like this is funny. But it's hard to imagine hearing anything more disturbing than that from a stranger in a vaccine clinic!

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 03, 2021, 11:28:53 pm

As I understand it, the stimulus payments were handled this way.   For 2020, single adults who reported adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less on their 2019 tax returns a one-time check for $1,200. Married couples who filed jointly will receive $2,400. Families will get an additional $500 for each child under 17.  For 2021, single adults who reported $75,000 or less in adjusted gross income on their 2020 tax return will receive the full $1,400 payments, as will heads of household who reported $112,500 or less. Couples filing jointly who earned $150,000 or less in adjusted gross income will receive the full $2,800.

OMG, you just helped me figure it out. In 2019, my AGI was over $75,000 because I took money out of a 401K. My taxable income was under $75K but the AGI does not equal taxable income. THAT'S why I keep not getting that stimulus check. Well, at least I know not to keep waiting for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 05, 2021, 05:58:15 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone who celebrated, had a good Easter.


I went over to mom and dad's place about noon, and threw my clothes into the washer.  By 12:30 the food we ordered from a local place arrived, and we sat down to eat.

After lunch, mom and dad had bought a few of these over-sized lotto scratch tickets, and wanted help scratching them to reveal the prizes.  None of them had any winners.  Mom now says she won't buy them again.  I hope it's true.

:laugh:

After that we played a few hands of Rummy 500.

Other than that, it was a quiet day.

My niece Shana posted pics to her FB page of Trent opening up all the Easter baskets he got, and reading the cards from my family.  He seemed to really enjoy himself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2021, 11:36:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well and ready for the weekend!

My Federal Tax Refund came in today!  I'm fake rich!   :laugh:

I divided the money up between accounts, and did some shopping.   Picked up groceries tonight, and just chilled out for the evening.

I don't have any real plans for the weekend, just relaxing and doing laundry on Sunday.

Anyone else have good stuff going on?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 10:11:14 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 09, 2021, 11:36:26 pm

My Federal Tax Refund came in today!  I'm fake rich!   :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

I just sold my house. I was going to put it on the market in the next few weeks and was dreading it -- the hassle of getting it in as perfect condition as possible, keeping it constantly immaculate and having my son do the same, leaving the house with my dog during open houses and showings, etc. But my agent has been spreading the word among fellow agents that I'd be selling it soon. On Tuesday, one asked if she and a buyer could see it in an hour. I said it was totally messy and she said that's OK. So they came, spent about half an hour looking around, then called that night and offered my asking price, plus closing costs and a few other things. He put $10K down and supposedly if he backs out I get to keep the $10K. So it's a huge relief after the nightmarish previous times I tried unsuccessfully to sell it. Houses here are in such short supply and high demand that many are getting multiple offers the day they go on the market, and some are getting bid up over the asking price. I was hoping if I had listed it that might happen. But that's not guaranteed. I might get less, and now this will save me a lot of expenses, not to mention work, fixing it up.

My only slight concern is the guy who's buying it. He's this burly guy I guess in his 30s (hard to tell with masks these days) who came alone with the agent. Yesterday he had an inspection done, again came alone and followed the inspectors around. (I don't think they found anything deal-breaking, and the guy committed in advance to taking responsibility for anything they might find.) Along with their offer, the agent sent this letter he had supposedly written that went on very colorfully about everything he was going to enjoy about the house, which suspiciously parroted almost exactly what both I and my agent had emphasized was good about the house. Plus it was in all this flowery language, whereas the guy in person was kind of taciturn. I suspected the agent might have written it. Buyers sometimes include those letters, and to me it's kind of pointless because for all I care they can demolish it and rebuild. But whatever.
 
So at first I wondered if he's a pedophile. I know -- kind of a big leap, but this is an extremely family-ish neighborhood. Too much so even for me, in fact, so although the location has lots of nice things (walking distance from a lake, a creek, a library, stores, curated artisanal restaurants). I wondered what the appeal would be for a youngish single guy. Neighbors on my block have little kids. I'm three blocks from an elementary school, a middle school and a big park with a playground.

So yesterday when they did the inspection I chatted with the guy's agent while he was off with the inspector. I asked her if he was going to live here alone. She kind of hesitated and said no, he was going to have a friend with him. Whew, I thought, he's gay! That's fine, and a gay man lives alone across the street, so maybe they can be friends.

But later my son said he overheard the guy say he was going to rent out the bedrooms. There are four, and supposedly he'd have three other guys living there with him and paying enough rent to cover the mortgage payments. I guess they'd share the kitchen, dining room and living room.

So that's the weirdest scenario of all. Not as bad as a pedophile, I guess, but why would four single guys want to share a kind of ordinary house in a boring family neighborhood?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 10, 2021, 10:29:46 am

Two words:  meth lab. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 11:01:12 am

Quote from: southendmd on April 10, 2021, 10:29:46 am

Two words:  meth lab.

Hmm. Interesting theory.

If so, he'll have to write that on the disclosure documents when he goes to sell the house. That's another wierd thing. The forms ask whether you've had water in your basement, whether it's been tested for radon, whether your foundation is poured concrete or blocks, whether there's an underground well, etc. etc. ... and whether to your knowledge there's ever been a meth lab in the house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on April 10, 2021, 11:28:14 am

I was kidding.   :-X

Congratulations! 

I had a somewhat similar situation when trying to sell my mother's house.  It was in a very desirable suburb, but was a very modest house, and not in great condition.  I really didn't want to put tons of money into it.  The realtor priced it fairly.  On its first day on the market, my realtor called me to say there was a young couple who realllllly wanted to live in the town.  (At the time, there wasn't a single house for sale under 1.4M.)  They offered WAY over the asking price, and waived the inspection completely.

Like you, I could have waited for an open house an a potential bidding war (or not).  I quickly decided to take the sure thing and have it done.  No regrets. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 10, 2021, 12:56:24 pm

Congrats Katy!

That must be a huge relief!

Where are  you moving to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 07:10:26 pm

Quote from: southendmd on April 10, 2021, 11:28:14 am

I was kidding.   :-X

I know, but I'll just add it to my list of paranoid theories. It's a pedophilia ring planning a meth lab and it's all run by Hillary Clinton.

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Congratulations! 

Thanks!

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They offered WAY over the asking price, and waived the inspection completely.
Like you, I could have waited for an open house an a potential bidding war (or not).

Well, WAY over the asking price is pretty much as good as a bidding war. My deal isn't quite that advantageous. The good thing is that since I don't even have to list it, I can skip all the sprucing and fixing and cleaning and gardening. I mean, I'll try to hand it over reasonably clean but it won't be as challenging as in the past, especially when it dragged on.

And bonus, the painter was supposed to come yesterday -- the guy does want me to go ahead and paint everything gray, as is de regueur these days  -- but luckily the painter screwed up and didn't come. That means I can wait to have it painted until after I've packed up the pictures on the walls and some of the other stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 07:17:00 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 10, 2021, 12:56:24 pm

Congrats Katy!

That must be a huge relief.

Where are  you moving to?

Thanks, Chuck! It is indeed a huge relief.

I'm probably going to look for something around here, a residential part of the city. The only other possibility is this little town maybe 20 minutes from here. It's technically a suburb but used to be a small town and it's still structured that way -- a lively main street, train stop, etc. It's also not far from where I grew up, which unfortunately was a typical suburbia suburb that made me realize how much I prefer walkable downtown places.

I've also come to realize I don't like to move to unfamiliar locations. Unless it's (not totally unfamiliar) Denver. That's still on the table. I'm just waiting for my lottery winnings or a huge surprise inheritance to make it possible for me to quit my current job.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 10, 2021, 09:10:02 pm

Congratulations.  :)

I'm sure everything will go fine.

Once you're out, if the meth lab blows up, it's not your problem.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2021, 10:00:39 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 10, 2021, 09:10:02 pm

Congratulations.  :)

I'm sure everything will go fine.

Once you're out, if the meth lab blows up, it's not your problem.  ;D

Thank you! You're right. And until then, I'll know where I can get meth when I need some.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 11, 2021, 01:03:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 07:17:00 pm

Thanks, Chuck! It is indeed a huge relief.

 ??? ??? ???


Chuck is a wonderful name, a great name, all the Chucks I know (one) are among my favourite people.

But, and this is crucial, it's not my name  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2021, 01:42:16 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 11, 2021, 01:03:49 pm

??? ??? ???


Chuck is a wonderful name, a great name, all the Chucks I know (one) are among my favourite people.

But, and this is crucial, it's not my name  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Oops. Then I take everything back!

Just kidding -- everything else is still applicable, except my extreme misspelling of Sonja.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 11, 2021, 02:06:05 pm

First of all...YAY! I'm doing a happy dance for you!!

A lot of young people want to live in the kind of house they grew up in. But fewer and fewer houses like that are available and most young people are being herded into condo towers and megalithic complexes. I know quite a few people in Denver who do group living. My son, who's 29, has never lived by himself until a year ago, when the little carriage house behind my rental house became available. He's loving the single life now. He's getting married next month, so that's coming to an end.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2021, 02:26:20 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 11, 2021, 02:06:05 pm

First of all...YAY! I'm doing a happy dance for you!!

A lot of young people want to live in the kind of house they grew up in. But fewer and fewer houses like that are available and most young people are being herded into condo towers and megalithic complexes. I know quite a few people in Denver who do group living. My son, who's 29, has never lived by himself until a year ago, when the little carriage house behind my rental house became available. He's loving the single life now. He's getting married next month, so that's coming to an end.

Thank you!

I told my ex-husband (also a reporter) and he insisted on doing a background search on the buyer. Turns out he's 25 and has a clean criminal record. There actually is someone with the same name who WAS convicted of pedophilia in Wisconsin, but he's 47. This guy is younger than I thought, better looking than he appeared with a mask on, and either owns or helps manage a startuppy business of some kind.

The other thing I thought of is that the four guys are musicians who play in a band together because his fake letter mentioned he likes to play music and imagines himself doing so in my basement. Luckily, the guy two houses down is also a musician, so he might actually like it.

Or possibly they're the owners of the new cafe about to open a few blocks from here. Or they're planning to fix up my house and flip it, which would be easy to do for skilled people because it's in good condition but could use some updated materials.

I'm looking for explanations because, although four 20-something guys living together is pretty normal, I can't imagine why they'd choose this unexciting neighborhood instead of a more happening place filled with other 20-something people.

It all seems potentially bad news to my next-door neighbors, a very nice retired couple, so I feel a bit guilty about that.

Congratulations to your son! How lucky you've been to have him as a neighbor.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 11, 2021, 02:30:56 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 11, 2021, 01:42:16 pm

my extreme misspelling of Sonja.

  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2021, 10:09:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I actually have plans this weekend.

I have friends that are going to host an outdoor gathering this coming weekend (either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the weather).   According to the invite, 98% of the attendees will be double vaxxed at that point.  I'm in the 2%, as I've only received my first vaccine.

Everyone is still asked to bring their masks and hand sanitizers.

I've been asked to make some stromboli.  I will make 4, two traditional pepperoni and cheese, and two meat lovers (pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon) and cheese.

It will be nice to get out and do something for a change.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 12, 2021, 10:11:51 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 10:11:14 am

I just sold my house. I was going to put it on the market in the next few weeks and was dreading it -- the hassle of getting it in as perfect condition as possible, keeping it constantly immaculate and having my son do the same, leaving the house with my dog during open houses and showings, etc. But my agent has been spreading the word among fellow agents that I'd be selling it soon. On Tuesday, one asked if she and a buyer could see it in an hour. I said it was totally messy and she said that's OK. So they came, spent about half an hour looking around, then called that night and offered my asking price, plus closing costs and a few other things. He put $10K down and supposedly if he backs out I get to keep the $10K. So it's a huge relief after the nightmarish previous times I tried unsuccessfully to sell it. Houses here are in such short supply and high demand that many are getting multiple offers the day they go on the market, and some are getting bid up over the asking price. I was hoping if I had listed it that might happen. But that's not guaranteed. I might get less, and now this will save me a lot of expenses, not to mention work, fixing it up.

Congrats Katy!!!  That's great news!!!!

Quote from: serious crayons on April 10, 2021, 10:11:14 am

My only slight concern is the guy who's buying it. He's this burly guy I guess in his 30s (hard to tell with masks these days) who came alone with the agent. Yesterday he had an inspection done, again came alone and followed the inspectors around. (I don't think they found anything deal-breaking, and the guy committed in advance to taking responsibility for anything they might find.) Along with their offer, the agent sent this letter he had supposedly written that went on very colorfully about everything he was going to enjoy about the house, which suspiciously parroted almost exactly what both I and my agent had emphasized was good about the house. Plus it was in all this flowery language, whereas the guy in person was kind of taciturn. I suspected the agent might have written it. Buyers sometimes include those letters, and to me it's kind of pointless because for all I care they can demolish it and rebuild. But whatever.
 
So at first I wondered if he's a pedophile. I know -- kind of a big leap, but this is an extremely family-ish neighborhood. Too much so even for me, in fact, so although the location has lots of nice things (walking distance from a lake, a creek, a library, stores, curated artisanal restaurants). I wondered what the appeal would be for a youngish single guy. Neighbors on my block have little kids. I'm three blocks from an elementary school, a middle school and a big park with a playground.

So yesterday when they did the inspection I chatted with the guy's agent while he was off with the inspector. I asked her if he was going to live here alone. She kind of hesitated and said no, he was going to have a friend with him. Whew, I thought, he's gay! That's fine, and a gay man lives alone across the street, so maybe they can be friends.

But later my son said he overheard the guy say he was going to rent out the bedrooms. There are four, and supposedly he'd have three other guys living there with him and paying enough rent to cover the mortgage payments. I guess they'd share the kitchen, dining room and living room.

So that's the weirdest scenario of all. Not as bad as a pedophile, I guess, but why would four single guys want to share a kind of ordinary house in a boring family neighborhood?

Quote from: southendmd on April 10, 2021, 10:29:46 am

Two words:  meth lab. 

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 10, 2021, 09:10:02 pm

Once you're out, if the meth lab blows up, it's not your problem.  ;D

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   My first thought was 'whore house'.

We're so classy and optimistic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 12, 2021, 10:17:07 pm

My latest theory is that they're going to spiff it up and flip it. It's a good house, no structural problems, great location. But the bathroom and kitchen could use some updating -- countertops, floors, stuff that wouldn't be difficult for anyone with decent skills. If they spent $30-40,000 they could probably sell it for $100K more in this market.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 12, 2021, 10:19:01 pm

I don't know if he's renting to friends or random strangers but if it's the latter I told my son, who is living with me but will need to find a new place, he should just rent his current room!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 19, 2021, 08:16:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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A new work week has started.

blech!

:laugh:


Had a nice time this weekend.  The backyard gathering went well.  There was a group of about 14 of us, all sitting at tables outside, each table had four chairs, so everyone had a safe distance.

I ended up staying there almost 8 hours!  :o   and I was the first one to leave!  :o   I think everyone was so happy to be out and seeing people, that they couldn't bring themselves to leave.   :laugh:

Sunday was the usual.  Visit to my parents, and get the laundry done.   Other than that, not much is going on.

I'll be seeing some friends again on Saturday.   Nothing as big as last Saturday, it's someone having a yard sale, there will only be about 5 or 6 of us there hanging out.  We'll be masked for when customers come up, but  otherwise, we'll just be hanging out and talking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 25, 2021, 08:47:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope y'all had a good weekend!

I went over to my friends' house for their yard sale on Saturday.  I thought I would be there for a few hours, but I was there from noon until about 9:00!  :o   However, everyone else was there that long too, so I didn't just hang around after everyone else lef.t

:laugh:

Today was the usual routine of laundry and lunch with mom and dad.  Mom wasn't in the mood to make lunch, so we ended up ordering food out and they went to pick it up.  Mom and dad were in the mood for hot dogs, so we had hot dogs and fries for lunch.

Back to work tomorrow, and then on Wednesday dad and I are going for our second vaccines.  It remains to be seen how we'll be feeling on Thursday and Friday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2021, 08:36:31 am

Now you've made me hungry for hotdogs.

I hope you had something to eat and drink during that 8-hour yard sale. Did you buy anything?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 28, 2021, 09:13:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I am officially double vaxxed today! 

I await to see what tomorrow brings.  When I got the first one, I had some mild reactions (chills and feeling run down), so I'm anticipating getting some sort of reaction tomorrow.   Dad got his second shot with me today.  Chris and mom get their second shot tomorrow.

Lots of changes at work, some that impact me, but not in a negative way.   The bank has reorganized some departments, so my team got a few new people, and some new accounts that I'll have to tend to now.  I'm sure it will be a busier work load, but it shouldn't be overwhelming.

At least I hope not.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 26, 2021, 08:36:31 am

Now you've made me hungry for hotdogs.

I hope you had something to eat and drink during that 8-hour yard sale. Did you buy anything?

So, did ya have any hotdogs?   It had been a while since I had any, so it was a nice change.

Regarding the yard sale, I didn't buy anything.  I did help them take down the tables and pack away the unsold stuff.   As for eating and drinking, yes.  We ordered sandwiches for lunch, and then after the sale was over, we ordered pizza.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 06, 2021, 09:04:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!!

I've been doing some shopping lately.  I ordered myself a few new shirts to wear, I was tired of the plain t-shirts.  I ordered some t-shirts with designs on them, and then two light-weight, short sleeved hoodies.

I also got myself two hats that are light weight, wide-brimmed, and a flap in the back, so my ears and neck are protected from the sun when I go walking.

Still working from home, but we received an email today saying we may go back to the office in July at one point.  We'll see.

Mother's Day is coming up, I'll be seeing mom and dad on Sunday for mom's special day.

Other than that, things have pretty much been the same.

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 07, 2021, 12:00:57 pm

Another year older, and not a penny richer.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 08, 2021, 03:23:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2021, 09:04:23 pm

How are you all?

Hopeful! :)
Three of my family have their first vaccination shot with the second one coming soon. My husband is now eligible for vaccination, which leaves only my son to wait longer. The third wave in Germany and Europe seems to have broken, even if it's still a while to go. States tentatively start to loose some restrictions, which gives me new hope for travelling!
Today, we'll have two guests for a BBQ for the first time since last summer. I can't believe how much I'm looking forward to it :laugh:

I had hoped to be able to travel in June, but as of now, this might be too early. But as long as our family vacation end of July/early August can take place, it's ok with me. I can switch my June travel plans to September. Or go on short notice in June, if possible.

I can see a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel O0
Other than that, business as usual, which is a good thing for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 08, 2021, 06:24:52 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 06, 2021, 09:04:23 pm

I also got myself two hats that are light weight, wide-brimmed, and a flap in the back, so my ears and neck are protected from the sun when I go walking.

Tell me about it, if you want.

I took up walking about a year ago after 52 years of hating and refusing any kind of sports :laugh:.

I had re-gained some weight, which is bad for my diabetes, thus the motivation. So April 2020 I took on jogging, but after only three times my knee burst, so to speak. The orthopedist found my patella is somehow not correctly aligned, which I never before noticed, since I didn't do any sports. Long story short he told me to start power-walking. It's like Nordic walking, but with weights (bar-bells) instead of sticks.
After almost a year of fighting with those damn additional weights and recurring shoulder problems I decided to ditch them completely. Now I go either power-walking without the weights (same motion sequence however, looks stupid but I don't care) or alternatively I take my sticks and go Nordic walking.


I started very low-key, twice a week for 30 minutes each. Meanwhile I go walking three times a week, twice for 50 to 60 minutes and once for 80 minutes. So far it's not working in regard to weight-loss, and it drives me crazy. But I've gotten more fit, clearly a difference to one year ago, and I keep my weight in check at least.

I still do not enjoy doing sports, even after a year. It's still a nuisance every time
but I stick to my schedule, no matter the weather. And I do enjoy the feeling afterwards, I'm proud of my progress and my stubbornness.

What kind of walking are you doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 08, 2021, 10:11:24 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 08, 2021, 03:23:50 am

Three of my family have their first vaccination shot with the second one coming soon. My husband is now eligible for vaccination, which leaves only my son to wait longer.

I remember when Oliver started school. He must be at university by now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2021, 11:25:25 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 08, 2021, 03:23:50 am

Hopeful! :)

Three of my family have their first vaccination shot with the second one coming soon. My husband is now eligible for vaccination, which leaves only my son to wait longer. The third wave in Germany and Europe seems to have broken, even if it's still a while to go. States tentatively start to loose some restrictions, which gives me new hope for travelling!  Today, we'll have two guests for a BBQ for the first time since last summer. I can't believe how much I'm looking forward to it :laugh:

I had hoped to be able to travel in June, but as of now, this might be too early. But as long as our family vacation end of July/early August can take place, it's ok with me. I can switch my June travel plans to September. Or go on short notice in June, if possible.

I can see a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel O0
Other than that, business as usual, which is a good thing for me.

Hello Chrissi!  I'm glad to hear that three of your family have their first vaccines!  I hope your son is able to get his first soon.   I'm sure you'll have a great time at the bbq.  I know when I went to my friends' house for a backyard gathering, you could just feel how excited the attendees were to see everyone again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 08, 2021, 11:27:59 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 08, 2021, 06:24:52 am

Tell me about it, if you want.

I took up walking about a year ago after 52 years of hating and refusing any kind of sports :laugh:.

I had re-gained some weight, which is bad for my diabetes, thus the motivation. So April 2020 I took on jogging, but after only three times my knee burst, so to speak. The orthopedist found my patella is somehow not correctly aligned, which I never before noticed, since I didn't do any sports. Long story short he told me to start power-walking. It's like Nordic walking, but with weights (bar-bells) instead of sticks.
After almost a year of fighting with those damn additional weights and recurring shoulder problems I decided to ditch them completely. Now I go either power-walking without the weights (same motion sequence however, looks stupid but I don't care) or alternatively I take my sticks and go Nordic walking.

I started very low-key, twice a week for 30 minutes each. Meanwhile I go walking three times a week, twice for 50 to 60 minutes and once for 80 minutes. So far it's not working in regard to weight-loss, and it drives me crazy. But I've gotten more fit, clearly a difference to one year ago, and I keep my weight in check at least.

I still do not enjoy doing sports, even after a year. It's still a nuisance every time
but I stick to my schedule, no matter the weather. And I do enjoy the feeling afterwards, I'm proud of my progress and my stubbornness.

What kind of walking are you doing?

I'm not doing any special kind of walking.  I just put on my sneakers and go out for a walk.  I downloaded an app on my phone that acts as a pedometer, and was counting my steps per day.  I was horrified at how stationary I had become.  It's not good.  I've now set a goal to walk an extra 2,000 steps a day, which is the distance of one mile.  It's not a lot, but it's better than sitting in the apartment all day doing nothing.  After some time, I'll increase the steps per day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 09, 2021, 10:22:36 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 08, 2021, 11:27:59 pm

I'm not doing any special kind of walking.  I just put on my sneakers and go out for a walk.  I downloaded an app on my phone that acts as a pedometer, and was counting my steps per day.  I was horrified at how stationary I had become.  It's not good.  I've now set a goal to walk an extra 2,000 steps a day, which is the distance of one mile.  It's not a lot, but it's better than sitting in the apartment all day doing nothing.  After some time, I'll increase the steps per day.

Ah, I see. An extra mile a day is good! :)
I'm also using apps: counting steps, measuring distance, speed, etc. I love it! It helps me to stay motivated since it makes it easy to see progress. I keep tabs over my times and distances, meaning writing them down on a calendar and adding them at the end of the month. I know the apps do that too, but I don't always take my phone with me, I know the distances of my regular rounds.
Oh, the joy of seeing how many kilometers I've walked in a month or how many hours I've exercised. :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 09, 2021, 10:31:38 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 08, 2021, 10:11:24 pm

I remember when Oliver started school. He must be at university by now.

Nope, not yet. Still one more year of school for him. There are three different school forms in Germany, and the longest one takes 13 years in our federal state. After that he plans to spend a year in Canada before starting university.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 09, 2021, 06:17:35 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 09, 2021, 10:31:38 am

Nope, not yet. Still one more year of school for him. There are three different school forms in Germany, and the longest one takes 13 years in our federal state. After that he plans to spend a year in Canada before starting university.

Is this for students intended to go on to a university education?

If he's going to be as close as Canada, he should meet some of those strange people called Brokies that his mother hangs out with on the internet. Unless we frighten him. ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 10, 2021, 03:45:57 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 09, 2021, 06:17:35 pm

Is this for students intended to go on to a university education?

Yes. If you want to study you have to make your Abitur, which is the graduation from Gymnasium, the higher school level.

The first four years of elementary school is the same for all children. After that they are divided into a lower, a middle and a higher school. Lower school is 5 more years = 9 years of school altogether, middle school is 6 more years (=10 years) and the higher school is nine more years = 13 years altogether.
After 3.5 years of elementary school, each child gets a recommendation for their further school career. In some federal states it's easy to ignore the rec and put your child into whatever school you think might be appropriate, but in some federal states the rec is more or less binding and difficult to go round.

But children can go one school level up later on, when their grades are really good. Or have a try at the next higher level after graduating the previous level.

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 :laugh: Who knows? For now, I just hope pandemic travel restrictions will be history in summer 2022.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 10, 2021, 10:29:32 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 10, 2021, 03:45:57 am

Yes. If you want to study you have to make your Abitur, which is the graduation from Gymnasium, the higher school level.

The first four years of elementary school is the same for all children. After that they are divided into a lower, a middle and a higher school. Lower school is 5 more years = 9 years of school altogether, middle school is 6 more years (=10 years) and the higher school is nine more years = 13 years altogether.
After 3.5 years of elementary school, each child gets a recommendation for their further school career. In some federal states it's easy to ignore the rec and put your child into whatever school you think might be appropriate, but in some federal states the rec is more or less binding and difficult to go round.

But children can go one school level up later on, when their grades are really good. Or have a try at the next higher level after graduating the previous level.

Not to criticize another country's culture, but doesn't that risk reinforcing inequality or depriving potentially talented kids of a chance to develop? 3.5 years into grade school seems pretty young -- are they like 8 or so at that time? Even if by getting good grades they can change tracks, it seems like even labeling a kid as qualifying for one of the lower levels might induce a sense of failure, making some feel there's no point in trying harder to move up.

Do kids who stay in lower-level schools ever go on to high level careers? Do lower school kids ever run big companies or become scientists or political leaders or whatever?

Mind you, the U.S. education is extremely flawed and unequal -- we just pretend it isn't and make the inequalities less obvious. IF we were to set children on one of three levels of school in their elementary years you can be sure it would be racially and socioeconomically unbalanced. As it is, I often read of some successful Black person being told there was no point in trying to do such and such. School funding is inequitable, wealthy families can afford tutors and college coaches so they get into more elite schools.

So now getting into an elite school *seems* more equal than it used to be. I'm sure overt racism is far less a factor at the admissions level.. And students don't need to be rich to pay expensive tuitions; if they're good enough to get accepted but their parents aren't wealthy they can qualify for financial aid.  But wealth -- via legacy admissions (the student's parents went to that school), learning opportunities in younger years, families that live in higher-income communities with more money to spend for better public schools ... all of those and more contribute to inequality that's still there but less visible.

Which is why I get annoyed whenever I read a profile of a successful middle-aged person that makes a point of mentioning they went to Harvard or whatever -- as if that proves they were destined for greatness at 18.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 10, 2021, 11:32:30 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 10, 2021, 10:29:32 am

Not to criticize another country's culture, but doesn't that risk reinforcing inequality or depriving potentially talented kids of a chance to develop?

My memory may be confused, but I think they do something similar in France.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 10, 2021, 02:22:58 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 10, 2021, 11:32:30 am

My memory may be confused, but I think they do something similar in France.

I'm pretty sure they do in Switzerland, also, as I have a friend whose husband grew up in Switzerland and their daughter has duo citizenship. They've considered moving to Switzerland, but that's one reason they haven't.

Maybe -- and I'm just winging it here -- European countries are more likely to do that because they have historically had a more visible class system, and people are willing to acknowledge there's such a thing as class?

Whereas here, we pretend there's no such thing as class, even though in a million ways we practice and amplify class differences. My go-to example (so I've probably mentioned it here, perhaps multiple times) is that when my sons graduated from high school i could scrape together the $450 apiece for ACTs tutoring, raising their scores by about 4 points out of a possible 36, theoretically increasing their college opportunities. Obviously there are some families who couldn't afford the $450, and some families who would have been paying for tutoring throughout the year.

So there are three classes that might equate to the three school levels in Germany. American poor kids have fewer opportunities to get into better colleges, which in turn increase earning power, reinforcing the system.

Wealth is a factor even among students at public high schools, because well-regarded schools generally serve wealthier families and are presumably better regarded by college admissions offices. In high schools, "good" Best" is generally based on standardized testing grades, and the reason wealthier schools are better regarded is that richer kids tend to get better grades, for reasons I'm sure you can imagine. So that, too, just reinforces itself over generations.

But nothing to see here, folks! We're all created equal in this country and any given poor kid has just as much future socioeconomic opportunity as any given rich kid. Which, in theory, is true.

Chrissi, I'm curious, do the German school levels reflect the average income of the families? i mean, I assume they're not designated that way, but someone must pay attention to how the wealth of kids in the three levels compare.

Sorry to write such a tome.  :-X

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 10, 2021, 02:26:38 pm

Last week I wrote about a housing development being built in P_, a boring suburb. I mean, it's considered nice enough as suburbs go but there's nothing intrinsically great about it. The houses in the development will sell for $1-$2 million. I was so surprised I actually asked the developer, "No offense, but who pays $2 million to live in P_?" The answer was that part of P_ is located in a wealthy, well-regarded school district.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 11, 2021, 05:36:18 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 10, 2021, 10:29:32 am

Not to criticize another country's culture, but doesn't that risk reinforcing inequality or depriving potentially talented kids of a chance to develop? 3.5 years into grade school seems pretty young -- are they like 8 or so at that time? Even if by getting good grades they can change tracks, it seems like even labeling a kid as qualifying for one of the lower levels might induce a sense of failure, making some feel there's no point in trying harder to move up.

Go ahead an criticize, I'm doing the same with lots of things in the US, too. :laugh:

I'm totally with you on this. 3.5 years into their school career is too early for the decision. I would at least prolong the collective school years to 6 years, before dividing the children.

Historically, there have been two kinds of school: Volksschule and Gymnasium (lowest and highest level). Almost all children went to Volksschule, which was 8 years by then, and started working age 14. Only children of the rich went to the higher level. Middle school was added later, to open up more chances for children.

In my parents generation it was still the norm to go to the lowest school level.
In my generation, it was more diverse. Some children went to lower level, most children went to middle level and only a few went to the highest level. In my memory, it was pretty much fair back then.

Nowadays, the lowest level has become that much of a stigma that children don't have good prospects anymore if they attend this level. The flaws and injustices of the system became so apparent that politics try to abolish lower level schools altogether and instead middle and lower level schools are merged into one. In different federal states there are different approaches and different names for it, but the idea is the same.

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Do kids who stay in lower-level schools ever go on to high level careers? Do lower school kids ever run big companies or become scientists or political leaders or whatever?

Children do switch between school levels, that is not uncommon (both up and down). But kids who stay in lower level school rarely run big companies and they can not become scientists.

By the way, there is another school form in Germany, I only forgot about it: Gesamtschule, which pretty much corresponds to US high school. Every child can go there. Later on, different subjects can be taken on different levels, and your graduation level depends on how long you stay on that school and a certain number of higher level subjects.


Compared to the US school system I still prefer ours.
Even when our system is unfair, I think it is less so than the US system. Funding for schools is totally independent form districts. Higher level schools in poorer neighborhoods are just as good as the ones in wealthier areas. BTW the division between wealthy and poor areas is by far not as huge as in the US. I've seen neighborhoods I can only call slums in the US, but never in Germany.
Universities don't care where you graduated, there are no schools with a better reputation.


Another reason I prefer our schools is the common level of education. I think it's higher over here.
One example: when my daughter was on students exchange in the US and visited a high school, she had to write a test along with the American students, on her second day of school. Hers was the second best test of all. On day two, in a language not her own. :o

Each and every teenager who comes back from an exchange reports that high school in the US is a piece of cake, compared to our schools. A US high-school graduation is compared to a middle-school graduation over here.

Another factor for more fairness is the high level of support systems in Germany. In Kindergarten, years from children getting grades, the teachers have a keen eye on the kids and have many, many teacher-parents talks when something seems off about a child. There are lots of support and aid systems, and they're free.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 11:57:37 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 11, 2021, 05:36:18 am

I'm totally with you on this. 3.5 years into their school career is too early for the decision. I would at least prolong the collective school years to 6 years, before dividing the children.

So at that point would they be about 11? Kids here start kindergarten (thanks, German language!) generally at five, so 3.5 seems shockingly early but 11 still seems like an early age to set children on their life's destiny.

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In my parents generation it was still the norm to go to the lowest school level.
In my generation, it was more diverse. Some children went to lower level, most children went to middle level and only a few went to the highest level. In my memory, it was pretty much fair back then.

The closest thing we have to this are programs for students who are especially good at certain subjects, and programs for kids who need extra help. However, when there are school budget cuts, the programs for higher-performing kids are the first to go, because it's assumed they'll be OK on their own.

But those divisions are not mandated and not necessarily permanent. And there's nothing to stop a kid who, for example, suddenly starts liking reading and becomes good in English to be moved up to an higher-level class.

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Children do switch between school levels, that is not uncommon (both up and down). But kids who stay in lower level school rarely run big companies and they can not become scientists.

Here, theoretically, a kid who was terrible in elementary school and high school could go to college, study really hard and become a scientist. It doesn't happen a lot because there are other obstacles -- including the kid's own abilities -- but if it did happen it wouldn't be especially shocking.

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Compared to the US school system I still prefer ours.
Even when our system is unfair, I think it is less so than the US system. Funding for schools is totally independent form districts. Higher level schools in poorer neighborhoods are just as good as the ones in wealthier areas. BTW the division between wealthy and poor areas is by far not as huge as in the US. I've seen neighborhoods I can only call slums in the US, but never in Germany.

Income inequality is definitely higher here than in at least most European countries. But I have to correct my earlier comments -- I'm not sure how school funding works. I just looked at a chart comparing school districts in Minnesota and there's little correlation between district income and school spending per pupil. In fact, some of the highest per-pupil spending is in low-income districts; I'm guessing it's because they get more state or federal assistance. And the public school districts considered "the best" are all in wealthier areas, but have relatively low per-pupil spending.

So I'm guessing that the quality of a school district is based largely on test scores. And test scores in wealthier areas are generally higher for all kinds of sociological reasons.

I should also add that any Minnesota student can go to any school they want in any district they want, but again that might not be the case in other states.

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Universities don't care where you graduated, there are no schools with a better reputation.

Colleges here probably are more like the low, medium and high models except on a continuum.

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Another reason I prefer our schools is the common level of education. I think it's higher over here.
One example: when my daughter was on students exchange in the US and visited a high school, she had to write a test along with the American students, on her second day of school. Hers was the second best test of all. On day two, in a language not her own. :o

That I can't answer. Here's a list (from a U.S. publication) of best education systems per country. The United States is #1 and Germany is (ahem  :laugh:) #3. But their criteria seem pretty vague and may not correspond to what you've heard from your daughter and others about how challenging schools are.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/best-countries-for-education (https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/best-countries-for-education)

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Each and every teenager who comes back from an exchange reports that high school in the US is a piece of cake, compared to our schools. A US high-school graduation is compared to a middle-school graduation over here.

I have no basis for comparison. Do you remember any specific things you've heard teenagers say were easy compared to what they'd get in Germany?

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Another factor for more fairness is the high level of support systems in Germany. In Kindergarten, years from children getting grades, the teachers have a keen eye on the kids and have many, many teacher-parents talks when something seems off about a child. There are lots of support and aid systems, and they're free.

I don't think that's different here. I met with teachers many, many times (way too many in my older son's case due to his behavioral issues). All parents meet with teachers at least twice a year but can meet whenever either parents or teachers want to. Students who are struggling or individually disabled get individualized plans, but to the extent possible students are "mainstreamed" in the same classes. It's all free.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 11:59:25 am

Sorry to take over your blog, Chuck! Feel free to jump in at any time I would imagine there are differences in the education system in New Jersey -- and, for Jeff, Pennsylvania.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 11, 2021, 12:54:32 pm

Since I've never had a dog in the race (i.e., no kids), I've paid next to no attention to school issues. I just pay my taxes. I'm not even completely sure I understand funding. I know I pay taxes to support the local schools. School districts also receive money from the state; I have no idea where that money comes from. I know there is a perpetual conflict over funding. The claim, which I'm sure is true, is that wealthy districts (higher tax bases) receive proportionately more money from the state than they need, while poorer districts, like Philadelphia, don't receive as much as they need.

As for schools themselves, I've never got the concept of "middle school." Obviously, it works, because it's been around for, what, 40 years now? "In my day," school was elementary school (grades kindergarten--6), junior high school (7--9), and high school (10--12). I was 14 when I started 9th grade, and 17 when I started 12th grade. I've always wondered at the wisdom of having 14-year-olds going to school with 17-year-olds (because of levels of maturity, and because teenagers can be just plain awful people), but, as I said, clearly it works.

Incidentally, my junior high school is now a middle school. I graduated (actually, correct grammar is "was graduated") from high school 45 years ago next month.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 07:57:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 11, 2021, 12:54:32 pm

I know there is a perpetual conflict over funding. The claim, which I'm sure is true, is that wealthy districts (higher tax bases) receive proportionately more money from the state than they need, while poorer districts, like Philadelphia, don't receive as much as they need.

I wonder if that means not that wealthier districts receive more, but that poorer districts, with smaller property tax bases need more help? I mean surely only a pretty evil state would shower more money on richer districts. Here, I believe state funding is paid out equally to all districts on a per-pupil basis. But, I was thinking later, residents of districts do occasionally vote on referendums that would raise their property taxes to pay for school programs or equipment, and of course wealthier districts are more likely to be on board with that. On the other hand, poorer districts may qualify for special programs.

In that chart I looked at earlier, almost all districts in MN spend $10-$15,000 per student. But wealthier districts (median incomes over $100K) are at the lower end of that range, whereas really poor districts (incomes more like  $35,000K) sometimes get far more per pupil, sometimes even over $20,000. I think those are probably primarily Indian reservations that receive extra assistance.

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As for schools themselves, I've never got the concept of "middle school." Obviously, it works, because it's been around for, what, 40 years now? "In my day," school was elementary school (grades kindergarten--6), junior high school (7--9), and high school (10--12). I was 14 when I started 9th grade, and 17 when I started 12th grade. I've always wondered at the wisdom of having 14-year-olds going to school with 17-year-olds (because of levels of maturity, and because teenagers can be just plain awful people), but, as I said, clearly it works.

Incidentally, my junior high school is now a middle school. I graduated (actually, correct grammar is "was graduated") from high school 45 years ago next month.

I actually think "junior high" might have been the anomaly invented for boomers. I've read novels about early 1900s kids going to four-year high schools. I do remember walking my older son to his first day of middle school -- 6th grade - thinking he seemed like a young kid while there were 8th graders with tree-trunk legs and facial hair. My son was fine because he's not easily intimidated but I can see it being a problem for some kids. However, I think the school kept the ages pretty separate.

My junior high is also now a middle school and I also graduated 45 years ago. However, I'm not buying "was graduated" because I've hardly ever heard anyone use that form in speech or even in writing in those 45 years. Besides, the agency of graduation -- and thus the verb -- seems to belong more to the student than the school. Language has moved on.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 11, 2021, 11:03:56 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 07:57:15 pm

I wonder if that means not that wealthier districts receive more, but that poorer districts, with smaller property tax bases need more help? I mean surely only a pretty evil state would shower more money on richer districts.

Welcome to Pennsylvania. I suppose it may be proportional. They need more help but they're not getting more help. And it doesn't help that Philadelphia is solidly Democratic, while the state legislature is controlled by Republicans, some of whom come from districts in counties that have more deer than people.

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I actually think "junior high" might have been the anomaly invented for boomers. I've read novels about early 1900s kids going to four-year high schools.

I can see that at a time when lots of kids' education ended at 8th grade. My grandmother attended a one-room country school with grades 1--8. Her formal education ended at the 8th grade. (Four years later she was married to my grandfather and pregnant with my dad. I think I've told this story before. In her last year of school, my grandmother was given an award by her teacher for not misspelling a single word in spelling tests for the whole term. The award was a pocket-sized New Testament. Imagine the uproar now if a public school teacher gave a Bible to a kid.)

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My junior high is also now a middle school and I also graduated 45 years ago. However, I'm not buying "was graduated" because I've hardly ever heard anyone use that form in speech or even in writing in those 45 years. Besides, the agency of graduation -- and thus the verb -- seems to belong more to the student than the school. Language has moved on.  ;D

The agency does not belong to the student. Students don't graduate themselves. The school graduates them. It gives them high school degrees.  ;D

Language moves on, just not always for the better.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on May 12, 2021, 04:16:55 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 11:57:37 am

So at that point would they be about 11? Kids here start kindergarten (thanks, German language!) generally at five, so 3.5 seems shockingly early but 11 still seems like an early age to set children on their life's destiny.

Today children are around 10, when the decision is made. (starting school around 6, then 3.5 years into their school career).
Their life's destiny is however not set in stone by the recommendation/decision. Like I said earlier, they can and do move up and down between school levels.

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Here, theoretically, a kid who was terrible in elementary school and high school could go to college, study really hard and become a scientist. It doesn't happen a lot because there are other obstacles -- including the kid's own abilities -- but if it did happen it wouldn't be especially shocking.

Here, a kid who was terrible in elementary school and all the years through lowest level school, can continue school after having graduated. They need to pass the graduation, no matter how bad they pass it. Then there are specific schools which build on that. For example, instead of one more year from lowest to middle level of graduation, you take your lowest level graduation first, then go to a specific school for two more years then take your middle level graduation.

I'll give you my nephew as an example: he wasn't the fastest learner as a child. Went to lowest level school, but still had to fight hard to get medium grades. But he did it. After that he continued with two more years of a specific school, then graduated middle school. After that he went to yet another school (I forgot how many years) and finally made his Abitur (graduation from high level school) and started to study. He needed quite some additional years than the 13 regular years, but he made it!

If you start out at lowest level school and stop your school career after the lowest level graduation, you can not become a scientist. You can not go to university, you can not study, you will probably not have a successful high-level career.
But you can always add more school years on different schools to get a higher level of graduation.



My nephew is also a good example of the unfairness of our school system: he had very supportive parents. They didn't care how long he needed/wanted to go to school, the supported and financed everything, no questions asked.

Other parents, who either don't see the value in education or otherwise can not or don't want to support their children - well, tough luck for the kids. Some, but not many, can make it out of a family like that. And herein lays the unfairness. Children of immigrants with bad language skills and poor people have not enough chances in our school system.

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https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/best-countries-for-education (https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/best-countries-for-education)

I have no basis for comparison. Do you remember any specific things you've heard teenagers say were easy compared to what they'd get in Germany?

Specific things:
"The US kids learn the same stuff on the same level we did 2 or 3 years earlier"
For whatever reason, Math was often an example. "What they learn in 10th class, we learned in 8th class".
Another subject was the level of knowledge regarding foreign languages. I have some direct experiences here, too. I had quite some American exchange students in my home, and none of them spoke a single word of German! They had l learned the language for some years, that was the reason they were in the exchange program to begin with. I know, teenagers can be shy, it was not a representative sample, etc. Just my experience.




Chuckie: sorry to hog your blog.

Haven't read Jeff's posts yet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 08:53:51 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 12, 2021, 04:16:55 am

Another subject was the level of knowledge regarding foreign languages. I have some direct experiences here, too. I had quite some American exchange students in my home, and none of them spoke a single word of German! They had l learned the language for some years, that was the reason they were in the exchange program to begin with. I know, teenagers can be shy, it was not a representative sample, etc. Just my experience.

I think you don't really learn a language until you can think in it. I had five years of French (  :P  ) and two of German. I was fine reading both languages. I was even told by a college professor of German, herself a native German speaker, that my accent was so good she wondered if we spoke German at home! But that was all reading, and reading aloud from texts, not speaking it in ordinary conversation. It seems to me that if you have to think in your first language, then translate it in your head before you can say it in a different language, that doesn't lend itself very well to conversation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 12, 2021, 10:32:21 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 11, 2021, 11:03:56 pm

And it doesn't help that Philadelphia is solidly Democratic, while the state legislature is controlled by Republicans, some of whom come from districts in counties that have more deer than people.

Nice of the Pennsylvania fraudsters accused of rigging the election for Biden to let Republicans win the Legislature!  :laugh:

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The agency does not belong to the student. Students don't graduate themselves. The school graduates them. It gives them high school degrees.  ;D

Language moves on, just not always for the better.

A runner is first to the finish line of a race; they don't say "the race won me." If you're learning some skill via text or videos and get to the end of one section, you graduate to the next level -- the book or video doesn't graduate you.

If a student does everything required to graduate (to be graduated?) from a school, takes all the required classes, gets good enough grades, school officials don't get to decide whether or not to give them a diploma and "graduate them." They have no agency at that point; the effort that got the student there was on the student's part. (Teachers make an effort too, of course, but their effort is on behalf of all the students, not individuals'.)

Casting the school as the active agent sounds funny when the sentence isn't in passive tense. You're driving with your friends and pass your high school. You don't say, "There's the school that graduated me." Or maybe you do?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 12, 2021, 11:26:56 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 12, 2021, 04:16:55 am

If you start out at lowest level school and stop your school career after the lowest level graduation, you can not become a scientist. You can not go to university, you can not study, you will probably not have a successful high-level career.
But you can always add more school years on different schools to get a higher level of graduation.

Here, it's technically never too late. Occasionally you hear of someone -- sometimes even people in prison -- who drop out of high school but later get their GED (equivalent of a high school diploma for which they study on their own). With a GED they can go to college and from there go as far as they want, and can afford, to go. So theoretically you could drop out of high school and later get a PhD (highest graduate degree) and become a scientist, college professor, lawyer, etc. It wouldn't necessarily require any more years than for a non-dropout. I've met people who dropped out of high school without graduating ("being graduated," as Jeff would say  ;D) and later went on to successful careers in all kinds of fields.
 

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Specific things:
"The US kids learn the same stuff on the same level we did 2 or 3 years earlier"
For whatever reason, Math was often an example. "What they learn in 10th class, we learned in 8th class".
Another subject was the level of knowledge regarding foreign languages. I have some direct experiences here, too. I had quite some American exchange students in my home, and none of them spoke a single word of German! They had l learned the language for some years, that was the reason they were in the exchange program to begin with. I know, teenagers can be shy, it was not a representative sample, etc. Just my experience.

You're definitely right about languages. Part of the problem is American parochialism. Part is that many or most schools here don't start teaching languages until kids are at least 12 or so, which scientists say is past the optimal language-learning window. Part is that students often aren't required to learn a language to "be graduated." And part may be that if you do take a language, you don't have many opportunities to practice it.

But also, which language to take? In my schools, you could take French or Spanish starting in 7th grade, German starting in 10th. But there's no one language that everybody takes. I don't know what European schools offer, but when I've been there, I've noticed that not only do many people speak English, but also that when Europeans with different native languages talk to one another they speak English. Here there's no lingua franca, so to speak.

It makes the most sense to study Spanish because you'd have the most opportunities to use it in this country. I took French, which I used on the seven days I spent in Paris in 2013 (almost 40 years after graduating), and occasionally in New Orleans and rural Louisiana -- not in speaking, more like understanding local lingo -- because they were developed by French speaking people. I took one year of German in high school, which came in handy for several days in the Czech Republic, where fewer people know English but many know German. I started telling food servers in restaurants "Ja, Ich spreche Deutsch!" though really I only knew enough to stumble through ordering a meal.

My older son took Spanish starting in fifth grade (during our two years in a Chicago suburb where schools started languages right away), took it all the way through high school and maybe into college. He's pretty adept -- he can speak and understand it when occasionally needed -- but would say he's not fluent because, as Jeff mentioned, he doesn't think in Spanish.

One more anecdote: When I was in school we had a foreign exchange student from France. He was pretty popular, and everyone very cleverly called him "Frenchie"  :laugh: . He arrived here knowing no English, departed being quite adept and probably fluent.


As for the other stuff, it's harder for me to evaluate. I'll take your word for it, but I guess the big question would be what does the average German kid finish school knowing that the average American kid does not know. (Not saying it's not possible -- there are plenty of Americans who seem poorly educated, for sure.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 12:52:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 12, 2021, 10:32:21 am

A runner is first to the finish line of a race; they don't say "the race won me." If you're learning some skill via text or videos and get to the end of one section, you graduate to the next level -- the book or video doesn't graduate you.

I don't think these are valid comparisons to academic graduation, so I'm not going to address them directly. I think a more apt comparison to graduation may be something like baptism. You don't baptize yourself (maybe some non-mainstream cults do, I don't know). Even in conversation, that's always passive: "I was baptized."

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If a student does everything required to graduate (to be graduated?) from a school, takes all the required classes, gets good enough grades, school officials don't get to decide whether or not to give them a diploma and "graduate them." They have no agency at that point; the effort that got the student there was on the student's part. (Teachers make an effort too, of course, but their effort is on behalf of all the students, not individuals'.)

I'm not convinced that's really the case, that it's really that automatic, that the school has no agency. Graduation is not something you do to yourself. It's something that is done to you. If it were, why bother with brick and mortar schools and in-person learning (maybe the world is moving in that direction anyway)? Kids could just do everything online, progress at their own speed, and when they finish, get a diploma (maybe the world is moving in that direction, too).

I think there'd be a hell of an uproar if the school didn't award a diploma, I'm sure, but I'm not convinced the school is actually required to. It's not like it's the law the school has to do it.

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Casting the school as the active agent sounds funny when the sentence isn't in passive tense. You're driving with your friends and pass your high school. You don't say, "There's the school that graduated me." Or maybe you do?

I don't think I know anybody who speaks formal, written English in ordinary conversation. Maybe people who are giving speeches do, especially if they're reading from a prepared text, but that's not conversation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 12, 2021, 02:12:40 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 12:52:13 pm

I don't think these are valid comparisons to academic graduation, so I'm not going to address them directly. I think a more apt comparison to graduation may be something like baptism. You don't baptize yourself (maybe some non-mainstream cults do, I don't know). Even in conversation, that's always passive: "I was baptized."

Sorry, I think my comparisons are more valid than baptism. Of course infants don't baptize themselves. They are literally, entirely passive -- held by someone else, baptized by someone else, by someone else's choice. They don't know they are being baptized or even what baptism is. So of course passive voice is correct, grammatically and literally. Schools, obviously, require a student's more active involvement.

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I'm not convinced that's really the case, that it's really that automatic, that the school has no agency. Graduation is not something you do to yourself. It's something that is done to you. If it were, why bother with brick and mortar schools and in-person learning (maybe the world is moving in that direction anyway)? Kids could just do everything online, progress at their own speed, and when they finish, get a diploma (maybe the world is moving in that direction, too).

You can buy a book from a brick and mortar store, or you can buy a book online. Either way, you don't have to say "I was sold a book," even though you would not have acquired the book without the store's involvement.

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I think there'd be a hell of an uproar if the school didn't award a diploma, I'm sure, but I'm not convinced the school is actually required to. It's not like it's the law the school has to do it.

I don't think it would just be a hell of an uproar, it would be a hell of a lawsuit, even if there's no existing legislation. If a kid met all the requirements for graduation that other students did, followed all the rules the other students did, but the school would not let that one kid graduate without evidence of the kid's underachievement or misconduct, I don't see that going well for the school in court.

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I don't think I know anybody who speaks formal, written English in ordinary conversation. Maybe people who are giving speeches do, especially if they're reading from a prepared text, but that's not conversation.

Agreed about actual conversation, but I've written the verb graduate approximately one million times (give or take  ;D) for newspapers and magazines. Those contexts aren't especially formal -- the usual goal, in fact, is to be conversational -- but they do require (if not always achieve) correct grammar.

"Was graduated" to me is like saying "an historian." Is either outright wrong? No. But to me they sound old-fashioned and trying too hard to be formal.

A quick google finds this:

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The passive “I was graduated from” version is old-fashioned. It is not used nearly as often as the active “I graduated from” version. The American Heritage Dictionary provides good usage information and background about the verb “graduate”:

The verb graduate has denoted the action of conferring an academic degree or diploma since at least 1421. Accordingly, the action of receiving a degree should be expressed in the passive, as in She was graduated from Yale in 1998. This use is still current, if old-fashioned, and is acceptable to 78 percent of the Usage Panel. In general usage, however, it has largely yielded to the much more recent active pattern (first attested in 1807): She graduated from Yale in 1998. Eighty-nine percent of the Panel accepts this use. It has the advantage of ascribing the accomplishment to the student, rather than to the institution, which is usually appropriate in discussions of individual students. When the institution’s responsibility is emphasized, however, the older pattern may still be recommended. A sentence such as The university graduated more computer science majors in 1997 than in the entire previous decade stresses the university’s accomplishment, say, of its computer science program. On the other hand, the sentence More computer science majors graduated in 1997 than in the entire previous decade implies that the class of 1997 was in some way a remarkable group. •The Usage Panel feels quite differently about the use of graduate to mean “to receive a degree from,” as in She graduated Yale in 1998. Seventy-seven percent object to this usage.

We probably shouldn't get into the subject of Americans leaving the article out of "in the hospital" or "at the university."  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 04:02:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 12, 2021, 02:12:40 pm

Sorry, I think my comparisons are more valid.

No. I think comparing running or winning a race to receiving an academic diploma or degree is comparing apples to oranges (except metaphorically).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2021, 08:28:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Had a nice Mother's Day with mom and dad.   Mom didn't want any gifts.  She and dad are planning on a move at one point, so they are going to begin the purging process, so giving them stuff is counterproductive.  My brother Chris and I cheated on that.

:laugh:

We gave her stuff to replace some old, beat-up stuff she already has.  She has a bunch of scissors, none of them sharp anymore, so we got her a few new pairs of scissors in various sizes.  Also, in the kitchen, she has one of those over-the-door organizers that was falling apart, so we got her a new, more durable one.

We had Italian for lunch, but instead of 4 meals, we ordered only one meal (Chicken Francese and a side of Penne Ala Vodka) that we split.  We also ordered a number of different appetizers to split, so we would all have a variety of different foods for lunch.  We had mozzarella sticks, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant rollitini, garlic bread, and fried calamari.  With everything split 4 ways, it was a nice assortment of foods to try.


I have next week off, another "stay-cation".  I plan to meet up with a friend for lunch one day, and the rest of the days perhaps do some light cleaning, but other than that, things will be quiet.  If the weather is good, I'll spend some time cleaning out the car, and getting it washed.  It's been a while, but every time I get the chance to do it, it's either raining or about to rain, so it doesn't make sense to get it washed if it's only going to rain.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2021, 08:31:15 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 11:59:25 am

Sorry to take over your blog, Chuck! Feel free to jump in at any time I would imagine there are differences in the education system in New Jersey -- and, for Jeff, Pennsylvania.

Quote from: Penthesilea on May 12, 2021, 04:16:55 am

Chuckie: sorry to hog your blog.

Haven't read Jeff's posts yet!

Please feel free to continue!  Anytime interesting conversations happen here, I'm happy for them!  Never feel like you're derailing my blog in any way!  ;D

Well, unless you're going to bash on Madonna or Nena, then you can stay away!  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2021, 08:34:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 11, 2021, 12:54:32 pm

Since I've never had a dog in the race (i.e., no kids), I've paid next to no attention to school issues. I just pay my taxes. I'm not even completely sure I understand funding. I know I pay taxes to support the local schools. School districts also receive money from the state; I have no idea where that money comes from. I know there is a perpetual conflict over funding. The claim, which I'm sure is true, is that wealthy districts (higher tax bases) receive proportionately more money from the state than they need, while poorer districts, like Philadelphia, don't receive as much as they need.

As for schools themselves, I've never got the concept of "middle school." Obviously, it works, because it's been around for, what, 40 years now? "In my day," school was elementary school (grades kindergarten--6), junior high school (7--9), and high school (10--12). I was 14 when I started 9th grade, and 17 when I started 12th grade. I've always wondered at the wisdom of having 14-year-olds going to school with 17-year-olds (because of levels of maturity, and because teenagers can be just plain awful people), but, as I said, clearly it works.

Incidentally, my junior high school is now a middle school. I graduated (actually, correct grammar is "was graduated") from high school 45 years ago next month.

I tend to feel the same way as Jeff.  Since I've had no kids, it's not something I tend to consider.  I do know some people who are childless and will complain about the money that comes out of their paychecks to fund the schools.  I feel that if I benefited by others paying taxes when I went to school, it's now my turn to pay to benefit others.

Besides, the youngsters who graduated while I paid taxes may one day impact my life in some way, so it would've been to my benefit anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 12, 2021, 08:44:01 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 11, 2021, 12:54:32 pm

As for schools themselves, I've never got the concept of "middle school." Obviously, it works, because it's been around for, what, 40 years now? "In my day," school was elementary school (grades kindergarten--6), junior high school (7--9), and high school (10--12). I was 14 when I started 9th grade, and 17 when I started 12th grade. I've always wondered at the wisdom of having 14-year-olds going to school with 17-year-olds (because of levels of maturity, and because teenagers can be just plain awful people), but, as I said, clearly it works.

Quote from: serious crayons on May 11, 2021, 07:57:15 pm

I actually think "junior high" might have been the anomaly invented for boomers. I've read novels about early 1900s kids going to four-year high schools. I do remember walking my older son to his first day of middle school -- 6th grade - thinking he seemed like a young kid while there were 8th graders with tree-trunk legs and facial hair. My son was fine because he's not easily intimidated but I can see it being a problem for some kids. However, I think the school kept the ages pretty separate.

In my town, that system changed while I was in it.

There was elementary school, which was K-6, then two different junior high schools (the "north" side and the "south" side, which was quite the rivalry) that was 7-9, and then high school, which was 10 - 12.

However, when I was a junior in high school, the high school started to accommodate the 9th graders, so we had a full 4 year high school.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 10:13:18 pm

How is everybody doing? Your whole family has been completely vaxxed, haven't they?

Is your brother still on oxygen therapy?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 13, 2021, 10:14:19 am

Sorry to drag this out, but I had this comment all written yesterday and somehow forgot to hit "post." So here's the last I'll say on that subject.  :)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 04:02:30 pm

No. I think comparing running or winning a race to receiving an academic diploma or degree is comparing apples to oranges (except metaphorically).

Both are forms of effort (studying/running) made by an individual (student/contestant), within a publicly visible semi-standardized structure (school/track), with a staff providing assistance to the overall effort (teachers/race organizers), to meet a goal (winning/graduating) and be recognized for it (trophy/diploma).

There are obvious differences in specific details -- and graduating from a school is more complex and multifaceted than finishing a race -- but they follow the same pattern.

So we'll just have agree to disagree!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 13, 2021, 10:24:15 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 12, 2021, 08:34:13 pm

I tend to feel the same way as Jeff.  Since I've had no kids, it's not something I tend to consider.  I do know some people who are childless and will complain about the money that comes out of their paychecks to fund the schools.  I feel that if I benefited by others paying taxes when I went to school, it's now my turn to pay to benefit others.

Besides, the youngsters who graduated while I paid taxes may one day impact my life in some way, so it would've been to my benefit anyway.

Agreed. I felt the same way before I had kids and I feel the same way now that my kids are out of school. People who complain about helping pay for schools are extremely short sighted, for the reasons you mentioned:

-- All public school graduates benefited from somebody's tax dollars, so this is paying it forward and its stingy to object to doing your part to keep the system going.

-- Kids in school today will someday have enormous power over your life, not just because they'll be running governments and companies and so on, but because their earnings will support your Social Security and Medicare. It's directly within your own interests to help them become as successful as possible. If they don't and the systems are struggling, they're the ones who will decide whether to cut benefits.

If only we could pick and choose where our tax dollars went! I have a few I'd like to cross off the list, myself. But the only power we have (except in voter referendums) is electing officials we think will represent our preferences, or lobbying them to do so.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 13, 2021, 03:06:44 pm

Madonna------->(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3b/1b/61/3b1b616e6b33969808261c76463d255b.gif)<-----------Chuck's friends

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 13, 2021, 03:07:03 pm

Nena------->(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3b/1b/61/3b1b616e6b33969808261c76463d255b.gif)<-----------Chuck's friends

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 14, 2021, 10:32:28 am

Wait, which is who in those illustrations? I don't know much about Nena, but I'm fairly certain Madonna would be the one doing the punching.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 07:50:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!!!

I am officially on "stay-cation" now, until the 24th.  :)

Mom's birthday is on Sunday, so I'll be seeing her for that, obviously, and I'm meeting a friend for lunch on Thursday.  Other than that, no major plans for the week, which suits me fine.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 07:53:02 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 12, 2021, 10:13:18 pm

How is everybody doing? Your whole family has been completely vaxxed, haven't they?

Is your brother still on oxygen therapy?

Hello Jeff.  Yes, my whole family is double vaxxed now, and all reactions were minor.

As I understand it, Chris still uses the oxygen under the instructions of his doctor, but only at night, as a precaution.  As soon as he wakes during the day, the oxygen comes off, and stays off until he goes to bed at night.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 14, 2021, 07:56:42 pm

Hope you enjoy your stay-cation! I hear you about the rain. It is the rainiest spring I can remember. It's gotten to the point where I keep my "weed whacker" charged up and if there's the slightest break in the rain, I jump outside and try to get the grass under control. I'm losing that battle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 07:58:56 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 14, 2021, 10:32:28 am

Wait, which is who in those illustrations? I don't know much about Nena, but I'm fairly certain Madonna would be the one doing the punching.

Katy, give Sason's posts the response they deserve.   Silence.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 08:00:07 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 14, 2021, 07:56:42 pm

Hope you enjoy your stay-cation! I hear you about the rain. It is the rainiest spring I can remember. It's gotten to the point where I keep my "weed whacker" charged up and if there's the slightest break in the rain, I jump outside and try to get the grass under control. I'm losing that battle.

Hello Lee!

Yes, it's been on the rainy side here too, but not as bad as other places.  I don't mind the rain, because it keeps washing all that damn yellow pollen off of everything!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 14, 2021, 09:33:34 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 08:00:07 pm

Yes, it's been on the rainy side here too, but not as bad as other places.  I don't mind the rain, because it keeps washing all that damn yellow pollen off of everything!

Ah, but where does that stuff go? Many years ago I had a couple of green plastic chairs on my living room balcony. They would collect puddles of water on the seats when it rained. When the puddles evaporated, the green seats were coated in yellow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 10:11:28 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 07:58:56 pm

Katy, give Sason's posts the response they deserve.   Silence.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 10:19:20 am

We should probably be discussing this on the "How's the weather where you're at?" thread, but last time I checked it was drier than usual here, with fire warnings.

And I think I know what you mean about the yellow stuff, but it's scarce enough here that it's not problem, AFAIK.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2021, 11:30:39 am

Quote from: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 10:19:20 am

We should probably be discussing this on the "How's the weather where you're at?" thread, but last time I checked it was drier than usual here, with fire warnings.

And I think I know what you mean about the yellow stuff, but it's scarce enough here that it's not problem, AFAIK.

If you're allergic to it, it's always a problem.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2021, 12:42:38 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 10:11:28 am

:laugh:

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 15, 2021, 12:47:52 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 10:19:20 am

We should probably be discussing this on the "How's the weather where you're at?" thread, but last time I checked it was drier than usual here, with fire warnings.

And I think I know what you mean about the yellow stuff, but it's scarce enough here that it's not problem, AFAIK.

You're the lucky one who doesn't have this mess to deal  with.  :laugh:   This is what I see pretty much every morning in spring.

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Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2021, 11:30:39 am

If you're allergic to it, it's always a problem.  :(

I have allergies, but this year they don't seem to be as bad as they've been in the past.   One spring, it was a nice, breezy day, and I opened my bedroom windows to let the fresh air in.  I went into my bedroom a few  hours later, and my dressers were covered in that yellow mess!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 15, 2021, 02:52:54 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 14, 2021, 07:58:56 pm

Katy, give Sason's posts the response they deserve.   Silence.

I love  you too, Chuckie!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 06:20:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 15, 2021, 11:30:39 am

If you're allergic to it, it's always a problem.  :(

Well, people here do have allergies, so I'm sure they're bothered. But I haven't seen it in the quantities you two are describing -- staining plastic chairs, coating windshields. That windshield looks like it's being attacked by bees.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2021, 07:15:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope you're doing well!  ;D

Today was mom's birthday, 78 years old today!  ;D

Because we ordered take out last week for Mother's Day, mom  didn't want to eat out again, so she ended up making some Italian.  She said she was in the mood to cook, so we had our usual Italian.

She and dad are on their "no gifts" kick, as they are contemplating their move and purging, so I got her a birthday card and $30.00 of scratch off lottery tickets.  She ended up winning $50.00!

Laundry is done and put away, and I can relax the rest of the day. 

Checked the weather for the week, and it appears that we'll have sun all week, so I'm thinking I will spend time tomorrow cleaning out the inside and outside of the car.  There's a gas station by me that has coin operated vacuums for the car, so I can get that taken care of. Then, I'll run it through the car wash.

Thursday I'll be meeting my friend, Tina, for lunch.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2021, 07:25:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 15, 2021, 06:20:51 pm

Well, people here do have allergies, so I'm sure they're bothered. But I haven't seen it in the quantities you two are describing -- staining plastic chairs, coating windshields. That windshield looks like it's being attacked by bees.

Hello Katy.  The image I posted shows what are called catkins.


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A catkin or ament is a slim, cylindrical flower cluster (a spike), with inconspicuous or no petals, usually wind-pollinated (anemophilous) but sometimes insect-pollinated (as in Salix). They contain many, usually unisexual flowers, arranged closely along a central stem that is often drooping. They are found in many plant families.

Catkin-bearing plants include many trees or shrubs such as birch, willow, hickory, sweet chestnut, and sweetfern (Comptonia).

In many of these plants, only the male flowers form catkins, and the female flowers are single (hazel, oak), a cone (alder), or other types (mulberry). In other plants (such as poplar), both male and female flowers are borne in catkins.

These catkins are very light-weight, and easily wind-blown.  The issue is that they tend to stick together, so they almost have a snowball effect, two or three will connect and start to blow, and suddenly, there are several hunderd (or more) "rolling" down the street like large snowballs.  They easily clog gutters on homes and the drains in the street.

Here's a pic of a pile made from one front yard.



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The amount of pollen they can put out is crazy.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 17, 2021, 10:23:09 am

I was walking my dog after our conversation and went past a few yards whose sidewalks were scattered with yellow things, including some on the street that would have fallen on the cars. Not enough to look like the windshield you posted or to create a pile like the one in the yard. And I may have at some point in my life seen a car coated with fine yellow powder, but rarely at best.

We have very few hickory and chestnut trees in this state. We do have willows, though more often in parks than in yards. We have a lot of birch, though.

When I passed the sidewalk scattering I tried to identify the nearby trees, but they just looked like generic trees to my untrained eye.  :laugh:

We do have a lot of maples, which scatter seeds that aren't too unpleasant. They look like helicopter blades:


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 17, 2021, 04:33:37 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2021, 05:10:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Two days of vacation down, they pass sooo quickly!

The week has been productive so far.  I've been to the gym twice a day,  got some cleaning done around the apartment (nothing major), got the inside and outside of the car cleaned, and today I went out shopping for some new clothes.  I got new undershirts, underwear, socks, some T-shirts, and some new sweatpants.

I'll put them all away soon, and throw out what I can throw out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 18, 2021, 05:13:43 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on May 17, 2021, 10:23:09 am

We do have a lot of maples, which scatter seeds that aren't too unpleasant. They look like helicopter blades:

(https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/disp/484dbc10351491.560e37c6705a0.jpg)

Oh yeah, we have those too.  :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on May 17, 2021, 04:33:37 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sonja, I'm not sure if you have those in your area, but if you don't, not only do they look like helicopter blades, but if they catch the wind right, they spin when they fall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2021, 09:45:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2021, 05:13:43 pm

When I was a kid, we used to use them to make funny fake noses, except I could never get it to work right.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 19, 2021, 03:31:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 18, 2021, 05:13:43 pm

Sonja, I'm not sure if you have those in your area, but if you don't, not only do they look like helicopter blades, but if they catch the wind right, they spin when they fall.

What a lovely, peaceful video!

Yes, we also have them here.

I remember when I was little, we used to break them over in the middle, then split the thick end where the seed is hidden. The sides surrounding the seed are sticky, and we put them on our nose. Great fun!  :laugh:



Like this. Apparently not only kids do it!  :laugh:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 19, 2021, 03:35:23 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2021, 09:45:59 pm

When I was a kid, we used to use them to make funny fake noses, except I could never get it to work right.  :(

Seems kids everywhere do it!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2021, 05:55:03 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF everyone.

Today means the weekend is here.  Unfortunately for me, it also means that "Stay-cation" is over and I go back to work on Monday.

From what I can see in my emails, it will be busy next week.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Yes, I check my emails when I'm on "stay-cation".   This week, I got between 250 - 300 emails, so trying to deal with all those emails on Monday would take all day, and I'd lose a day of work when it could be a very busy week.  So each night, I signed on after hours, when I wouldn't be bothered, and I went through my emails, deleted what I could, saved what I needed, and ones that I could deal with quickly, I dealt with, so that will make Monday an easier day, at least a little.

I did manage to get some stuff done.  The car is clean, the bathroom is clean, and new clothes have been purchased.  I also saw my friend for lunch yesterday, and we had a nice time.  I was at her place for about 5 hours, catching up and laughing.  It was a good day over all.

How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 21, 2021, 05:55:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 18, 2021, 09:45:59 pm

When I was a kid, we used to use them to make funny fake noses, except I could never get it to work right.  :(

Quote from: Sason on May 19, 2021, 03:35:23 pm

Seems kids everywhere do it!  :)

That's a new one to me.  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2021, 08:58:49 pm

The May 17 issue of The New Yorker magazine has an article about the Disgusting Food Museum. The museum is located in ... (wait for it) ... Sweden.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2021, 09:00:26 pm

When I woke up this morning, our Eighties radio station was playing some goofy song about some red balloons.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 23, 2021, 01:54:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2021, 08:58:49 pm

The May 17 issue of The New Yorker magazine has an article about the Disgusting Food Museum. The museum is located in ... (wait for it) ... Sweden.  ;D

Yes! And....wait for it....in Malmö!! Where I live! ;D

I haven't been there though.

Maybe next time I have a Brokie visiting, I'll take them there  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 23, 2021, 01:56:07 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 22, 2021, 09:00:26 pm

When I woke up this morning, our Eighties radio station was playing some goofy song about some red balloons.  ;D

Did it contain a number between 98 and 100?  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 23, 2021, 04:10:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on May 23, 2021, 01:54:49 pm

Yes! And....wait for it....in Malmö!! Where I live! ;D

The very place.  ;D

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I haven't been there though.

Maybe next time I have a Brokie visiting, I'll take them there  :laugh:

Sounds like a good idea to me.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 24, 2021, 11:39:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Mondays suck!  :laugh:


It was a busy day back to work, I had a bunch of stuff to catch up on, and I had my monthly monster report to start, so I ended up working 4 hours overtime.

I wasn't happy with it now, but when the paycheck comes, I'll be happy.  ;D

The weekend was a pretty quiet one.   Saturday I didn't do anything major, and Sunday was the usual laundry day and visit with the family.  Mom wasn't in the mood to cook, so they ordered an assortment of appetizers (like we did on Mother's Day) and that was lunch.

This coming weekend is Memorial Day, and I've been invited to a BBQ on Monday.  I decided to make an antipasto salad to bring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 25, 2021, 03:40:28 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 25, 2021, 09:21:36 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How do I know it's Spring, almost Summer?

Because I had a stinging insect try to get into my apartment!   >:(

I prepped the area where I have seen them come in, I put screens on the reverse sides of the doors, I put packing tape all around the edges of the doors, so no space is uncovered, and I rolled up some fabric and have it along the bottom of the doors.   Then, I waited.   I started waiting when the first of May arrived.

Today, I heard buzzing on the other side of the door, I couldn't see what type it was, but it was trying to get in.   I grabbed my Raid, and sprayed through the louvers, and after some time, the buzzing stopped.

I sent a text to the super, and he replied that he'll stop by tomorrow (we'll see) and he'll look around.   I'm hoping that he'll want to open those does, and when we do, a large hornet will be curled up, dead on the rug.  Then he'll have someone come and spray.


Work has been busy the past two days, but I'm managing to keep on top of everything at work, so I'm happy about that.  I spent some time on Sunday working, just to get caught up on stuff, and then worked until 9:00pm last night, so I have 7 hours overtime for the week already.

I'm hoping that there will be  no more overtime this week, but especially on Friday night.  It will be nice to see it in the paycheck next week.  ;D

The gym I joined has just recently switched to "masks optional" if you are double vaxxed.  I still wore my mask, even though I'm double vaxed.  there were a few people who opted not to use them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2021, 07:56:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to the holiday weekend!

Things at work on Friday were stressful.  I'm in the middle of what I refer to as "The Monster Report", and part of that report needs to be done by EOD Friday.  However, I rely on other people getting their parts done, and they were all busy on Friday as well (trying to get done before the weekend) sooooooo I had to spend most of the day following up with them all reminding them the needed to do what they do so I could do what I needed to do.

Thankfully, everything was done by about 4:30 on Friday afternoon, so I had 30 minutes to spare.

 ;D

Today (Saturday) has been a quiet day at home.  I've gotten some small things done around the apartment, but other than that, nothing major going on.

Sunday I have my usual visit to mom and dad's, and doing laundry. 

Monday afternoon I'm invited to a BBQ at 4:00, and I'm making an anitpasto salad.  However, the weather may be crappy, so I'll have to see whether or not the event actually happens.  I hope it does, as I picked up all the makings for the salad already, so I want to use them.

For those who don't know what an antipasto salad is, here's a description and pic.

Antipasto salad is known to be from Italy. It is a traditional Italian salad that is served as the first course during a meal. Most often an antipasto salads ingredients are slices of meat, various vegetables, olives, mushrooms tossed in a light oil or vinegar dressing. This antipasto salad is very similar to a traditional Italian salad that had all the flavor you are wanting.

An antipasto salad generally has some (or all) of the following ingredients:

Romaine: Chopped and made as the base to this Italian salad.
Green Olives: These typically come from a can and are halved leaving a tangy and zesty flavor to the salad.
Black Olives: Medium sized olives are best and taste amazing in this salad. They are soft in the salad with a hint of flavor.
Cherry Tomatoes: Slice in half and add fresh tomatoes and brighten this salad up.
Mini Pepperoni: Slice up and add into the salad for a sweet and spicy combination.
Pepperoncini:  This mild pepper (barely above a bell pepper on the Scoville scale) has a sweet flavor when fresh. But it’s not fresh where its made its mark. In pickled form is where it shines. Pickled pepperoncini are common in (or on) many meals, including some American favorites like pizzas, salads, sub sandwiches, and Italian antipasto. It’s mild, tasty, and quite easy to find!
Genoa Salami: Thinly slice salami that is chewable and ready to eat once served.
Mozzarella Cheese Balls: These mozzarella cheese balls are one of my favorites for texture and adding to the salad.
Artichoke Hearts: Canned and comes perfectly cut for you. Just drain and add right to the salad without the work.
Provolone Cheese: Squared and squishy just the right amount of texture in between all the crunchy.

For my salad, I'm leaving out the roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts.  Also, everyone is not fond of pepperoncini or olives, so I'm bringing them, and keeping them in separate contains, so people can add them to their portions, if they choose.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2021, 08:14:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2021, 07:56:32 pm

Antipasto salad is known to be from Italy. It is a traditional Italian salad that is served as the first course during a meal.

I've often wondered about "antipasto." I mean, why is it called that? "Anti" means "against," and "ante" means "before," like "antebellum" being used to describe the American South "before" the American Civil War. So if it comes before the pasta, why isn't it "antepasto"?

This is what Webster tells me:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipasto (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipasto)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2021, 08:30:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 29, 2021, 08:14:36 pm

I've often wondered about "antipasto." I mean, why is it called that? "Anti" means "against," and "ante" means "before," like "antebellum" being used to describe the American South "before" the American Civil War. So if it comes before the pasta, why isn't it "antepasto"?

This is what Webster tells me:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipasto (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antipasto)

Hiya Jeff.

I'm not a language expert, but I may have an explanation, depending on whether or not my assumptions are right.

Using your example of "ante" vs "anti" - I'm making an assumption that Antipasto was at one time, two words, now recognized as one word.

In the Italian language, you'll notice that there are no words (or very few exceptions) that end in "s".  That's because the vowel at the end of the word has two specific details.

Firstly, the vowel at the end tells you what gender the word is.  In the English language, word are masculine, feminine or 'neutral', meaning that it is genderless.  In the Italian language, most (if not all) of the words have genders assigned to them.  If a word ends in "o" or "i", it is considered a masculine word.  If it ends in "a" or "e", it is considered a feminine word.

Now, if a word ends in "o" it is masculine, singular.  If it ends in "i", it's masculine, plural.  If it ends in "a", it's feminine, singular.  If it ends in "e", it's feminine, plural.

Say you were telling someone to open a window or windows in a room.  you would say in English:

"Open the window" or "Open the windows"

In Italian you would say:

"Aprire la finestra" or "Aprire le finestre"


So looking at the structure of the Italian language, if "anti" was its own word, it was masculine plural.  To change it to "ante" would make it feminine plural, and that does't happen in the Italian language.


Just to reiterate, I'm not an expert in Italian, so I could be totally off base, but that's my best guess.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on May 31, 2021, 06:10:02 pm

Heya Chuck.  Regarding anti and ante, I gotta disagree with you here. 

Anti/ante aren't nouns, so the gender thing doesn't apply.

Anti/ante is a preposition meaning "before".

Ante was the original Latin, which simply later became anti in modern Italian.

(Did you ever see how "capicola" became "gabagool" in the Sopranos?)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2021, 07:17:22 pm

English nouns don't have gender, do they?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2021, 09:17:00 pm

Quote from: southendmd on May 31, 2021, 06:10:02 pm

Heya Chuck.  Regarding anti and ante, I gotta disagree with you here. 

Anti/ante aren't nouns, so the gender thing doesn't apply.

Anti/ante is a preposition meaning "before".

Ante was the original Latin, which simply later became anti in modern Italian.

(Did you ever see how "capicola" became "gabagool" in the Sopranos?)

It's been a long time since I've spoken or studied Italian, so thanks for the refresher.  As for the Sopranos, I only saw a few episodes, hated them.  LOL  and I HATE that word "gabagool".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 07:43:06 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 01, 2021, 09:17:00 pm

It's been a long time since I've spoken or studied Italian, so thanks for the refresher.  As for the Sopranos, I only saw a few episodes, hated them.  LOL  and I HATE that word "gabagool".

This is a cool article, from Atlas Obscura:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-capicola-became-gabagool-the-italian-new-jersey-accent-explained

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 11:38:57 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 31, 2021, 07:17:22 pm

English nouns don't have gender, do they?  ???

No, they don't, thank God, because if they did I can see it potentially becoming a gender equity issue at some point. I'm not sure how, because I don't know enough French, Italian or German (or other European languages I don't speak at all) to know whether their seemingly arbitrary designation follows any pattern that might be deemed offensive -- say, if "science" is masculine and "housework" is feminine.

Those Anglo-Saxons were foresighted enough to neutralize nouns from the getgo and avoid trouble 1,500 years down the road.

Notice that Latino and Latina are now frequently referred to as Latinx. So that's one down -- a million to go. I'll take the next one.

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 29, 2021, 08:30:18 pm

"Open the window" or "Open the windows"

In Italian you would say:

"Aprire la finestra" or "Aprire le finestre"

Aprire lx finestrx. Done! Now just work on pronunciation.

Despite potentially supporting the patriarchy, languages with gendered nouns are that much harder to master. You have to learn the word and its gender. (Although English is considered hard to master for other reasons, like the variable pronunciation of particular spellings, e.g., "tough" "though" "ought," etc. -- I believe European languages are more consistent.)


Sonja (or Paul) do Scandinavian languages have gendered nouns?


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 11:43:04 am

Speaking of which, Chuck, do you pronounce bruschetta brusketa or brusheta? I learned on the first night of my first trip to Italy (from an American) that the former is correct, so I've been using it ever since. But I often have Americans either ignore my pronunciation or correct it, as if I pronounced it that way because I'd never heard the word spoken before.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 12:28:39 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 11:43:04 am

Speaking of which, Chuck, do you pronounce bruschetta brusketa or brusheta? I learned on the first night of my first trip to Italy (from an American) that the former is correct, so I've been using it ever since. But I often have Americans either ignore my pronunciation or correct it, as if I pronounced it that way because I'd never heard the word spoken before.

This is difficult for Americans.  We see "sch" (followed by i or e) and assume it's pronounced "sh", as in Schitt's Creek; whereas in Italian, "ch" (followed by i or e) is always pronounced "k". 

I usually remind people of how to pronounce "chianti"; the "ch" is always hard. 

Another difficult one is the word for "closed"--"chiuso".  Americans want to pronounce it "choozoh", whereas it's "kyoozoh".

Don't get me started on "panini"!  It's plural, and one sandwich is a "panino"!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 02, 2021, 12:34:43 pm

Yes, I have that problem with my name. People are often trying to pronounce it Resha or Rechia (gross!). It's actually just a hard c. The name (from my ex) is actually Sicilian, not Italian and means river.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 12:41:01 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 12:28:39 pm

This is difficult for Americans.  We see "sch" (followed by i or e) and assume it's pronounced "sh", as in Schitt's Creek; whereas in Italian, "ch" (followed by i or e) is always pronounced "k". 

I usually remind people of how to pronounce "chianti"; the "ch" is always hard.

Or you could remind them of how we pronounce school!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 02:01:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 12:41:01 pm

Or you could remind them of how we pronounce school!  :laugh:

Sure!

school
schizophrenia
schedule
 
Schumann
Schitt's
Schoenberg

maybe depends on the origin?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 02:14:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 11:38:57 am

Notice that Latino and Latina are now frequently referred to as Latinx. So that's one down -- a million to go. I'll take the next one.

Not necessarily. Apparently "Latinx" is controversial, especially among the people to whom it's supposed to apply. I just read something about this ... somewhere ... lately, but I can't remember where, so I can't provide a reference.   :(  I remember reading something like "Latinx" is popular among academics and some sexual minorities--I've seen journalists use it, too--but among others maybe not so much. Grammar and pronunciation are involved ( Is it "Latincks" or "Latin-ex"?). There was some question, too, about the use being "imposed" by people--like academics--who are outside the community. Since we're now supposed to refer to people the way they prefer, I suppose this could get quite messy,

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 02:20:42 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 02:01:41 pm

Sure!

school
schizophrenia
schedule
 
Schumann
Schitt's
Schoenberg

maybe depends on the origin?

Of course, if you're British, it's "shedyool."  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 03:16:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 02:20:42 pm

Of course, if you're British, it's "shedyool."  ;D

Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?  ;D



Re Latinx, I do realize it's controversial. I think it's not just academics but younger Latinx people who use it.

But yes, in older generations I imagine it's less popular.

When I'm talking to someone I have to try to read the room. Generally I figure it's safer to be too PC than not PC enough. As for print, I'm not sure what AP is saying these days. Last I heard AP required "Indian" on first reference (for indigenous Americans). That, too, was at least at one point controversial, often by generations -- older people were fine with Indian. I'm not sure where that one's at these days.

Recently I wrote about a guy who preferred Mexican above the others, even though he was the third generation in the United States.

I was just glad when they opened the door to capitalized Black. Short, easy, readily identifiable and respectful.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 02:14:57 pm

Since we're now supposed to refer to people the way they prefer, I suppose this could get quite messy,

That's for sure. I just follow the guiding light of AP -- if there's any objection, I can blame it on them and say we're forced to follow those rules (which, of course, we are).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 04:05:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 03:16:35 pm

Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?  ;D

There even are places where English completely disappears. In America they haven't used it for years.  ;D

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Re Latinx, I do realize it's controversial. I think it's not just academics but younger Latinx people who use it.

A) I wish I could remember where I read that piece.  :(

B) I wish I could remember if it went into whether or not it's a generational thing.  ???

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Last I heard AP required "Indian" on first reference (for indigenous Americans). That, too, was at least at one point controversial, often by generations -- older people were fine with Indian. I'm not sure where that one's at these days.

I think it still might be wise to work around that issue when you can. I remember Craig Johnson (author the Wyoming-set Longmire novels) say that his Cheyenne friends laugh when he calls them "Native Americans," but he didn't go into whether that was generational or not. My assumption has been he meant his generation, and he's just a few years younger than you and I.

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I just follow the guiding light of AP -- if there's any objection, I can blame it on them and say we're forced to follow those rules (which, of course, we are).

Always good to have someone else to blame.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 02, 2021, 04:38:33 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 11:38:57 am

No, they don't, thank God, because if they did I can see it potentially becoming a gender equity issue at some point. I'm not sure how, because I don't know enough French, Italian or German (or other European languages I don't speak at all) to know whether their seemingly arbitrary designation follows any pattern that might be deemed offensive -- say, if "science" is masculine and "housework" is feminine.

Those Anglo-Saxons were foresighted enough to neutralize nouns from the getgo and avoid trouble 1,500 years down the road.

Notice that Latino and Latina are now frequently referred to as Latinx. So that's one down -- a million to go. I'll take the next one.


Aprire lx finestrx. Done! Now just work on pronunciation.

Despite potentially supporting the patriarchy, languages with gendered nouns are that much harder to master. You have to learn the word and its gender. (Although English is considered hard to master for other reasons, like the variable pronunciation of particular spellings, e.g., "tough" "though" "ought," etc. -- I believe European languages are more consistent.)


Sonja (or Paul) do Scandinavian languages have gendered nouns?


 

Yes, Swedish does.

We have four genders: masculinum, femininum, neutrum and reale.

Masc and fem are fairly simple, they belong to nouns where it's fairly self-evident: girl, boy, woman, man etc. They don't really affect anything else.

Neutrum and reale are trickier, and must be hard to learn for a foreigner. I don't think there are any rules that determine which one of them a specific noun belongs to (I wouldn't know for sure since I've never studied Swedish as a foreign language).

Those two genders determine the pronouns and the adjective inflection. Maybe something else too that I can't think of right now.


Danish is similar to Swedish, whereas Norwegian is more complicated.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:40:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!!

It's feels nice when the work week after a holiday is speeding by!   Makes the weekend seem closer.

Had a nice time at my friends' house on Memorial Day.   lots of laughs, and good food, and my antipasta salad went pretty quickly.   I guess it was different enough to be interesting, but still be a "bbq" type item.

I've been dealing with my Monster Report today, and I actually signed off of the work laptop pretty much on time.  That's always nice.

No big plans for this coming weekend.  other than to put up my pride flag and lights.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:41:21 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 07:43:06 am

This is a cool article, from Atlas Obscura:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-capicola-became-gabagool-the-italian-new-jersey-accent-explained

Thanks!  I'll check it out later tonight!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:45:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 11:43:04 am

Speaking of which, Chuck, do you pronounce bruschetta brusketa or brusheta? I learned on the first night of my first trip to Italy (from an American) that the former is correct, so I've been using it ever since. But I often have Americans either ignore my pronunciation or correct it, as if I pronounced it that way because I'd never heard the word spoken before.

I pronounce it "brusketa".  In the Italian language the "ch" is pronounced like a "k".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 05:54:26 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:45:47 pm

I pronounce it "brusketa".  In the Italian language the "ch" is pronounced like a "k".

OK, I wasn't sure how closely your Italian conformed to the real pronunciation. When I was learning (a bit of) Italian, my ex-husband said, "You're just speaking in an Italian accent!" And I said, that's just what you have to do to speak it correctly. I think one of the hard things in the early days of learning a second language is getting over feeling silly pronouncing it in a way that feels artificial but is actually correct.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:54:41 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 12:28:39 pm

Don't get me started on "panini"!  It's plural, and one sandwich is a "panino"!

Thank you!!!!!!


Every time I tell that to anyone, they look at me like I have three heads! 

It goes back to my original post.......there is no use of 's' in Italian to make words plural.  The Italian word for sandwich is considered masculine, and therefore ends in 'o', with  the plural ending in 'i'.

"I want a sandwich" in Italian is "Io volgio un panino".  To use it in the plural form, "I want two sandwiches"  would be "Io volgio due panini".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:56:05 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 02, 2021, 05:54:26 pm

OK, I wasn't sure how closely your Italian conformed to the real pronunciation. When I was learning (a bit of) Italian, my ex-husband said, "You're just speaking in an Italian accent!" And I said, that's just what you have to do to speak it correctly. I think one of the hard things in the early days of learning a second language is getting over feeling silly pronouncing it in a way that feels artificial but is actually correct.

It's funny you should say that.  When I went to Italy to visit friends and family, when I spoke in Italian, I was told I have a Roman accent.

I've been debating investing in that Rosetta stone or another online class to brush up on my Italian.   I enjoyed knowing it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 05:59:01 pm

Want to know more about words you're mispronouncing?

Here's a YouTube video by a channel called Marco in a Box - it features a cute, married gay couple, one who is Italian.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 07:12:11 pm

They are adorabile!  (pronounced "adorabilay")

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 09:01:24 pm

Quote from: southendmd on June 02, 2021, 12:28:39 pm

Don't get me started on "panini"!  It's plural, and one sandwich is a "panino"!

Recently there was an article in The New Yorker about le Tacos in France. Tacos is singular. You want one? You order a tacos.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 09:42:34 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 02, 2021, 02:14:57 pm

Not necessarily. Apparently "Latinx" is controversial, especially among the people to whom it's supposed to apply. I just read something about this ... somewhere ... lately, but I can't remember where, so I can't provide a reference.   :(  I remember reading something like "Latinx" is popular among academics and some sexual minorities--I've seen journalists use it, too--but among others maybe not so much. Grammar and pronunciation are involved ( Is it "Latincks" or "Latin-ex"?). There was some question, too, about the use being "imposed" by people--like academics--who are outside the community. Since we're now supposed to refer to people the way they prefer, I suppose this could get quite messy,

I was wondering about how Latinx was pronounced as well, and it just so happens that I'm watching a Vice channel movie called "HIV:  The Neglected Pandemic", and one of the people interviewed was Javier Muñoz from "Hamilton".  He was talking about being Latinx and he pronounced it as "Lateenex"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 03, 2021, 08:32:01 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 09:42:34 pm

I was wondering about how Latinx was pronounced as well, and it just so happens that I'm watching a Vice channel movie called "HIV:  The Neglected Pandemic", and one of the people interviewed was Javier Muñoz from "Hamilton".  He was talking about being Latinx and he pronounced it as "Lateenex"

That's "Lateenex," to rhyme with (sorry!) Kleenex?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 03, 2021, 11:03:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 09:42:34 pm

He was talking about being Latinx and he pronounced it as "LLateenex"

That's good news! I've been pronouncing it LA-tin-əx, with a kind of mumbled schwa in the last syllable. A bit awkward. Pronouncing it La-TEEN-ex is more graceful, and since Latino/a stress the second syllable, it makes sense that Latinx would, too.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 03, 2021, 04:36:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 03, 2021, 08:32:01 am

That's "Lateenex," to rhyme with (sorry!) Kleenex?

Quote from: serious crayons on June 03, 2021, 11:03:35 am

That's good news! I've been pronouncing it LA-tin-əx, with a kind of mumbled schwa in the last syllable. A bit awkward. Pronouncing it La-TEEN-ex is more graceful, and since Latino/a stress the second syllable, it makes sense that Latinx would, too.

Yes, it rhymes with "Kleenex".........Latin is pronounced "Lah-tin", but a male is La TEEN oh, and a female is La TEEN ah, so it's La TEEN ex

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 07, 2021, 08:24:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Ok, so when's the next 3-day holiday weekend?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


We've got time for that, so let's stay in the present.  How is everyone doing now?

Work is still busy, but I'm chugging along, thankfully. 

I had a dentist appointment today for my 6 month cleaning.  They found a small cavity that I have to get taken care of next week.  Other than that, no major issues with the teeth.

The heat is starting to work my nerves, and summer hasn't even begun yet!   :laugh:  Thank God for central air!

Will be at mom and dad's place for father's day on the 20th.  Mom has ordered a bunch of food, and we'll have about 11 people there for lunch.  Will be good to see everyone again.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2021, 11:08:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 02, 2021, 09:42:34 pm

I was wondering about how Latinx was pronounced as well, and it just so happens that I'm watching a Vice channel movie called "HIV:  The Neglected Pandemic", and one of the people interviewed was Javier Muñoz from "Hamilton".  He was talking about being Latinx and he pronounced it as "Lateenex"

Wait. I missed this. There is an entire channel devoted to Vice?  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 08, 2021, 10:24:17 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 07, 2021, 08:24:53 pm

Ok, so when's the next 3-day holiday weekend?

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This post reminded me to check what day July 4 is on this year. It's on a Sunday! Yay!

hat's about perfect, as far as I'm concerned. I work Saturdays, so I wouldn't want it on that day. If it's on Sunday we'll get Monday off. And since that's usually my weekend, I can either take Tuesday off or save the PTO. Probably the former -- I have a lot of PTO left to use this year as it is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2021, 04:01:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2021, 11:08:58 pm

Wait. I missed this. There is an entire channel devoted to Vice?  :o

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/shows

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 08, 2021, 04:02:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 08, 2021, 10:24:17 am

This post reminded me to check what day July 4 is on this year. It's on a Sunday! Yay!

hat's about perfect, as far as I'm concerned. I work Saturdays, so I wouldn't want it on that day. If it's on Sunday we'll get Monday off. And since that's usually my weekend, I can either take Tuesday off or save the PTO. Probably the former -- I have a lot of PTO left to use this year as it is.

It works for me too.  It means I'll get Monday off work, so I can stay up late for fireworks (if I choose to go), and sleep in the next day.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 08, 2021, 10:17:54 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 07, 2021, 11:08:58 pm

Wait. I missed this. There is an entire channel devoted to Vice?  :o

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 08, 2021, 04:01:51 pm

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/shows

Oi!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 12, 2021, 05:11:42 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope you are all having a good weekend.

;D

I had a dentist appointment on Monday, and they found a small cavity.  I'm not in any pain, so it must be pretty small.  I have an appointment on Monday at 2:00 to have it filled.  Since I have the time to use, I took the full day off.

Mom had cataract procedure done on Monday on one eye, and she said everything went well.   She has an appointment for the 22nd on her second eye, so I took that day off so I could take her to the appointment.

Did some shopping today, and cleaning around the apartment, otherwise, it's been a quiet day.

I posted a link to the Disney / Pixar short film "Out" in the Culture Tent section of BetterMost.  Go check it out.  ;)

I ordered some stuff from Amazon last week,  it should be arriving next week.   I added a few new metal pins to my Super Friends collection, and I ordered a small print of the poster for Dashing In December.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2021, 08:59:29 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 12, 2021, 05:11:42 pm

Mom had cataract procedure done on Monday on one eye, and she said everything went well.

I'm glad to hear that because I may be having that done myself later this summer. I'm reluctant, but this isn't really the place to go into that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 13, 2021, 10:39:49 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2021, 08:59:29 pm

I'm glad to hear that because I may be having that done myself later this summer. I'm reluctant, but this isn't really the place to do into that.

I had it done a few years ago. I had a high deductible insurance plan and I had maxed it out (surgery for minor skin cancers). Toward the end of the year I remembered a doctor telling me some years earlier that I was developing cataracts. So I realized I could get that surgery done for free! It was close enough to the end of the year — and you have to do each eye separately and first do a week or two of special drops. I got the second eye done on New Year’s Eve.

Let me know when you get closer — I do have some advice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2021, 02:56:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Just got back from the dentist appointment.  It was the quickest one I've ever had.   Went right in, had my Novocain, some quick drilling and filling, and I was done in about 15 minutes.

Cheek is still feeling numb, they said that would last for about two hours.

My original plan was to work in the morning, and then be off in the afternoon, but since I had the time, I decided to just take the full day off.  It felt good to sleep in.  ;D

This coming weekend is Father's Day, I'll be going over to mom and dad's place for lunch.  Mom is getting the food catered from the local shop right, with a bunch of different platters.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 14, 2021, 02:59:08 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 12, 2021, 08:59:29 pm

I'm glad to hear that because I may be having that done myself later this summer. I'm reluctant, but this isn't really the place to go into that.

Quote from: serious crayons on June 13, 2021, 10:39:49 pm

I had it done a few years ago. I had a high deductible insurance plan and I had maxed it out (surgery for minor skin cancers). Toward the end of the year I remembered a doctor telling me some years earlier that I was developing cataracts. So I realized I could get that surgery done for free! It was close enough to the end of the year — and you have to do each eye separately and first do a week or two of special drops. I got the second eye done on New Year’s Eve.

Let me know when you get closer — I do have some advice.

I didn't see mom yesterday, she was out with friends playing BINGO, but I did speak with her later on the phone.  She says the procedure went really well, quick and simple.  One thing she noticed (and she was told about) was that colors would appear more vibrant.

I don't know what prep she had to do before hand (if any) but she told me that after the procedure she was given drops she needs to put into her eyes, and by the time they're used up, she'll be going for her second eye, and then she has to start with the drops again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 14, 2021, 09:24:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 13, 2021, 10:39:49 pm

I had it done a few years ago. I had a high deductible insurance plan and I had maxed it out (surgery for minor skin cancers). Toward the end of the year I remembered a doctor telling me some years earlier that I was developing cataracts. So I realized I could get that surgery done for free! It was close enough to the end of the year — and you have to do each eye separately and first do a week or two of special drops. I got the second eye done on New Year’s Eve.

Let me know when you get closer — I do have some advice.

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 14, 2021, 02:59:08 pm

I didn't see mom yesterday, she was out with friends playing BINGO, but I did speak with her later on the phone.  She says the procedure went really well, quick and simple.  One thing she noticed (and she was told about) was that colors would appear more vibrant.

I don't know what prep she had to do before hand (if any) but she told me that after the procedure she was given drops she needs to put into her eyes, and by the time they're used up, she'll be going for her second eye, and then she has to start with the drops again.

Thank you both. I'll be posting some random thoughts on my own blog.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2021, 12:03:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend to you all!


My family is getting together on Sunday for Father's Day.  So I'm going over today to get laundry done, and while it's going, I'll help mom and dad set up the house.   I still need to get some Father's Day cards as well.

Things have been pretty much a status quo here.  Nothing new or Earth-shattering. 

Trenton is starting second grade in September, I can't believe how quickly he's growning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 19, 2021, 12:51:11 pm

Chuck, I was wondering if you got Friday off, since Juneteenth is now a federal holiday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 19, 2021, 11:47:08 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 19, 2021, 12:51:11 pm

Chuck, I was wondering if you got Friday off, since Juneteenth is now a federal holiday?

Hello Lee!

No, we didn't get it off.  The bank felt that the decision to make it a national holiday came too close to the day itself, and that it would cause an inconvenience to our customers to suddenly be closed.  What the bank did was give all employees what's called a "floating holiday", meaning we can use it any time during the year.

Next year, we will observe it and the bank will be closed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 20, 2021, 12:59:11 am

I’ve heard of other companies giving days off. So far no recognition at the paper. Might have to wait til the next contract negotiations, unless ... the paper wants to make a gesture of its reckoning, which it seems eager to do. I’m sure if another PTO day required union approval they’d be OK with it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2021, 09:18:46 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Father's Day!

It was a busy day today!   I got to mom and dad's place about 11:00, and finished helping them set up for the gathering.

Everyone else showed up at about 2:00, and sat, ate, talked, laughed, and had a good time.  Everyone left about 6, and I stayed to help clean up and went home about 7.

it's been hot and humid here today, and I'm thankful for central A/C.  It's currently pumping, and apartment is cooling.  It's just before 9:30 pm tonight, and it's still 85F out.  The apartment is about 70 now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2021, 06:45:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone has been well!

It's been a busy week here, a lot of work-related stuff going on, and getting other stuff done.

Mom had her cataracts procedure on her second eye on Tuesday, and she's still adjusting.   She hates the drops she has to put in her eyes, because she seems to miss her eye a few times before getting it in.  LOL

She's also been wearing sunglasses, because colors look so vibrant to her now, and she's trying to get used to it.


After the busy weekend last weekend, I'm happy to say I have no plans this weekend.  ;D  Maybe I'll do some reading!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2021, 03:46:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy 4th of July!



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Yesterday was a busy day.   I went out with my family for lunch.  We were celebrating my brother's (Mike) promotion to Captain on the police force.  We went to an Italian place, and stayed for about two hours.   It was easier for us all to go in one car, so I drove my mom, dad and brother Chris up to the restaurant, where we met Mike and Michelle, my niece Shana and Derek, and my grand nephew, Trenton.

;D


After that, I took mom and dad home, and decided that I would stay there and do the laundry, so I was at mom and dad's yesterday until about 8:00.


Today I slept in, and did some light cleaning around the apartment, and for the rest of the day, I'll rest.  Tomorrow I'm off for the observance of July 4th, so I have an extra day.


Thought you may enjoy my 4th of July Facebook greeting today, which reflects my strange sense of humor.


Happy 4th of July to everyone who celebrates!
Hope you have fun at the family BBQ!

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For those unfamiliar with the scene above, it's from Night of the Living Dead.  Just before this scene, Harry (the man) is shot and stumbles down to the basement where his sick daughter (Karen) is.  He gets to her, and dies.

When we see them again, it's in the scene above.  Karen has reanimated (she died before he came down to the basement), and is eating her father's arm.  Hence my line "fun at the family BBQ".

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 04, 2021, 05:10:18 pm

Some very strange family traditions y'all have over there  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2021, 08:40:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF to you all!

Well, some changes are going on at work!   We were given word that we are going back to the office as of Monday, but in a 'hybrid' stage.  They want limited people in the office at a time, so they are asking that people alternate their shifts at the office. 

Example, there are three people in my area who are Relationship Officers,  me, "Jack" and "Jill".  So I'll go in Monday, Jane on Tuesday, Jack on Wednesday, me on Thrusday, and Jane on Friday.  Then, the following week, we start with Jack on Monday, me on Tuesday, Jane on Wednesday, Jack on Thursday, and me on Friday and so on and so on.

We'll continue this way until they decide we're back in the office full time.  Not sure when that will be.   I went to my closet, and my clothes are ready to go, and they still fit.  In fact, the pants are a little loose.


After that, we were told that we can add an extra 30 minutes of work to our schedules, and then, every other Friday, leave at half day.  So this week (today) I shut down at 1:00.  Next week, I'll work the full Friday, and Pamela will have the opportunity to leave early.


Saturday (tomorrow) I'm going over to my friends' house for dinner, and I've been asked to bring desserts.  I'm going to bring some mini Italian pastries and cannoli.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 15, 2021, 07:01:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Tell me, what's going on with you all?


This week is the first week of me going back to the office.  I was there Monday, Wednesday, and will be there tomorrow.  It went well, and it was good to see some coworkers again.

I saw my friends' on Saturday, and had a good time.  It was nice to catch up.  One of my friends invited her nieces, and I hadn't seen them in about 10 years.  They've turned into great women, and have families of their own.

Tomorrow is my coworker Maria's bday, but she won't be in, so when she was in the office yesterday, I took her out to lunch.

This weekend is going to be a quiet one, with the exception of having the plumber come over on Saturday.  My faucet in the bathtub is dripping, so it needs to be fixed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 16, 2021, 09:54:45 am

How nice that you are able to get together with friends, family, and coworkers! As we reenter society, I hope we all have a new appreciation for the benefits of gathering as a community. I know you do, Chuck! This is my birthday week and I was trying to get together with friend EDelMar to celebrate. I had picked out a restaurant that was halfway in between us. Just when it was time to drive over there, a rainstorm started. Not a downpour but a steady rain for nearly 10 minutes. So we moved the date to the next evening. I arrived at the restaurant but my friend wasn't there. He was stuck in rush hour traffic (It was almost 7 pm) and decided to turn around. I wasn't able to get together with R. either, because he doesn't feel well. So, I'm looking forward to gathering with my family today and tomorrow. Sunday, I take off for Wyoming. Yee-haw!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 16, 2021, 03:27:57 pm

Chuck, your coworkers are very lucky people! Remember to tell me when a job opens there.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 16, 2021, 09:54:45 am

This is my birthday week

Happy birthweek!

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Sunday, I take off for Wyoming. Yee-haw!

What's happening up there?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 18, 2021, 01:01:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 15, 2021, 07:01:30 pm

This weekend is going to be a quiet one, with the exception of having the plumber come over on Saturday.  My faucet in the bathtub is dripping, so it needs to be fixed.

:o :o :o :o

Oh no!!!!!!

Does the poor man know what he's in for?

Talk about occupational hazard!!

You might as well call an ambulance the minute he rings your doorbell!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 18, 2021, 05:30:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 18, 2021, 01:01:00 pm

:o :o :o :o

Oh no!!!!!!

Does the poor man know what he's in for?

Talk about occupational hazard!!

You might as well call an ambulance the minute he rings your doorbell!

😄😄😄

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2021, 10:15:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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First day of staycation today, and it was a good one.  I slept in, got some stuff done, and now I'm relaxing for the rest of the evening.

I'll be meeting a friend for lunch or dinner on Friday.  I'm leaving it up to her, and whatever fits her schedule better.

Other than that, things are pretty quiet and status quo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 19, 2021, 10:17:21 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 18, 2021, 01:01:00 pm

:o :o :o :o

Oh no!!!!!!

Does the poor man know what he's in for?

Talk about occupational hazard!!

You might as well call an ambulance the minute he rings your doorbell!

He has been here before, so he knows what the bathroom looks like.  Also, he's not a drama-filled Swede. 

Quote from: serious crayons on July 18, 2021, 05:30:23 pm

😄😄😄

Don't encourage her.  :laugh:

He never showed up, so I'm going to have to call the super tomorrow and find out what happened.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 20, 2021, 11:20:50 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2021, 10:17:21 pm

He never showed up, so I'm going to have to call the super tomorrow and find out what happened.

Maybe he got stabbed in his shower.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 20, 2021, 02:53:25 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 19, 2021, 10:17:21 pm

  Also, he's not a drama-filled Swede. 

Hmpffff   >:( >:( >:( >:(

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He never showed up, so I'm going to have to call the super tomorrow and find out what happened.

No need to call anyone, I can tell  you what happened. The poor man had second thoughts, good for him!

He figured not obeying orders was far better than ending up in a padded cell.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 20, 2021, 02:53:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 20, 2021, 11:20:50 am

Maybe he got stabbed in his shower.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2021, 08:16:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone has had a great week!

I had a relaxing "staycation", getting some things done around the apartment, got some shopping done, and then met up with friends for lunch at a BBQ joint on Friday, and then a porch hang out until about 8:00 in the evening.

I know I'm going to regret bringing this up (see prior messages) but the plumber hasn't come yet.  I received a text today that he'll be here tomorrow.

:laugh:

So, back to work on Monday, but I'm working from home that day.  I go back to the office on Tuesday, and then Friday.

Other than the above, life is still the status quo.  No big changes, which is a good thing.

How are you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 26, 2021, 03:08:04 pm

I got together with two women in my apartment building who are roughly my age (probably a few years older). We brought glasses of wine up to the rooftop deck and chatted for a couple of hours. Many of the older single people in my building want more social interactions. Especially because for a year they couldn't mingle, with all the COVID restrictions.

I almost wrote they wanted social interactions because "for a year they couldn't get any." But I realized that sounded wrong.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 26, 2021, 04:04:11 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2021, 08:16:02 pm

I know I'm going to regret bringing this up (see prior messages) but the plumber hasn't come yet.  I received a text today that he'll be here tomorrow.

:laugh:

So he says....

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2021, 08:54:15 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 26, 2021, 04:04:11 pm

So he says....

the plumber was here today, little miss smart ass!

:laugh:

He looked over the work, made an assessment and will be back next week with parts to fix it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:15:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 26, 2021, 08:54:15 pm

He looked over the work, made an assessment and will be back next week with parts to fix it.

Yeah, right......

Trust me, he won't be back anytime soon. The poor man is currently locked up in a padded cell  :( :( :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:21:57 pm

I have taken the liberty to do a little bathroom research for your benefit, Chuck.

Here are some suggestions for your redecorating your bathroom.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:22:30 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:24:06 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:25:02 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:25:59 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:26:54 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:27:41 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:28:30 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:29:57 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:31:00 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:32:14 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:33:05 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:34:46 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:36:49 pm

See? There's a world of wonderful bathrooms out there.

Any single one of these are so much better than what you have now.

If you redecorate you'll save the lives of numerous plumbers, and The International Association of Plumbers and Bathroom Workers will be forever grateful to you!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 30, 2021, 01:00:41 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 29, 2021, 02:36:49 pm

See? There's a world of wonderful bathrooms out there.

Those are all cool, especially the graffiti one. That last one isn't too far from Chuck's aesthetic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 30, 2021, 04:59:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 30, 2021, 01:00:41 pm

Those are all cool, especially the graffiti one. That last one isn't too far from Chuck's aesthetic.

That's what I thought too. I saved the best one for last  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2021, 01:57:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, there has been some excitement around NJ.

On Thursday evening we were under a tornado warning.   My phone gave off the alarm at about 5:45pm and told me to shelter in the basement.

No need to tell me twice!   I grabbed my wallet, phone and charger, and my keys, and took off to the basement.  The warning was over until 6:30, so at that point I came back to my apartment.   Things had calmed down by then, but prior, the wind was whipping around and the rain was POUNDING down.

We received an email at work that we are going back to wearing masks during the day at the office.   Prior to this week, if you were double vaxxed, you didn't need to wear one at your workstation.

They are limiting the amount of people in the office, but I kept a mask handy because the restrooms are public use in the hallway, so I always have it on when I go out there.

weekend looks to be quiet, just need to get groceries and wash the laundry.  Other than that, I can chill.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2021, 01:58:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 26, 2021, 03:08:04 pm

I almost wrote they wanted social interactions because "for a year they couldn't get any." But I realized that sounded wrong.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 31, 2021, 02:01:29 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 30, 2021, 04:59:03 pm

That's what I thought too. I saved the best one for last  ;D

I can see why your career as an interior decorator never got off the ground.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 31, 2021, 02:22:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 31, 2021, 02:01:29 pm

I can see why your career as an interior decorator never got off the ground.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 03, 2021, 10:09:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

The weekend was a quiet one for me.  Nothing major other than the grocery and laundry.

Work has been busy this week, but I'm working on the stupid monthly report that I have to get down by the 3rd business day of the month, which is tomorrow.

Other than that, nothing big going on this week.   I'll be seeing friends for a few dinners, but stuff either home made or delivery.

How is everyone doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 06, 2021, 02:24:49 pm

Well, I've made several friends in my apartment building. We've gathered a few times on the rooftop deck in the evening for a glass of wine in this nice summery weather.

Then a few days ago I met John, a guy about my age who's blind -- or legally so, anyway. We met when he asked me to help him find the fitness room. He had just moved in, but needed actual step-by-step guidance because the room was only about 30 feet away. Then we both attended a Wine Down Wednesday event in the lobby and I introduced him to one of the women. He's also indicated an interest in rooftop deck gatherings.

He's not a romantic prospect -- he has a significant other who has the same eye disease he does, he said. But he moved to the building specifically because it's large enough he figured there'd be people he could ask for help. For example, he offered to take me to dinner Sunday in the downstairs restaurant if I show him the way to get there by back stairs without going outside (which I don't actually know but will figure out between now and then).

There's a big park behind the building that he might enjoy, but I realized he could never get there the way I do, which is down some stairs and then down a hill. Even I have trouble because the stairs are that stupid poured-concrete kind where some of the stairs are normal width, so just one step per stair, and some are wide, so require two steps, and they're randomly combined. Why do they do those? Surely there'd be a way around it. And the hill is too steep even for my taste -- I take my dog out there, but it feels unsteady and uncomfortable standing on it. This property belongs to the apartment building, I think, and if so they should fix it -- turn the hill into flat terraced area or something. This way seems like lawsuit potential.

However, I'm pretty sure there's a longer but flatter way to go around to the park.

It's been interesting talking to this guy, John. He's very easygoing about his disability, and doesn't hesitate to ask for guidance. Makes you realize how hard it would be to get around without sight. To get to his apartment, for example, he has to feel the hallway wall and count the doors.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 07, 2021, 04:33:27 pm

What does it mean that he's legally blind?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 07, 2021, 06:43:56 pm

Wow what trippy bathrooms!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 07, 2021, 07:00:31 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 07, 2021, 04:33:27 pm

What does it mean that he's legally blind?

He's permitted by law to be blind. Being blind is against the law unless you have a license.
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 :laugh:

No, it means he can see a little bit -- maybe light or vague shapes? - but not well enough to drive. I'm not sure what else besides driving would be involved in the legality part. I think some people who are legally blind can see enough to function fairly well otherwise. John does not seem to be in that category.

From what I gather, he has a degenerative disease that began in midlife. So now he's learning to live without sight, which I would think would be harder than it is for people who were born without sight.

Once at work I received a book in the mail that was a collection of essays by local people who had gone blind in midlife. It didn't fit into my beat, so I took it over to the lifestyle editor and suggested it could make a good story. She shrugged noncommittally.

"Is it any good?" she said.

"I don't know, I didn't read it," I said, inwardly thinking, Who the hell cares if it's good or not? Interviewing people in that situation would be interesting!

She didn't do the story.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 08, 2021, 05:23:58 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 07, 2021, 07:00:31 pm

He's permitted by law to be blind. Being blind is against the law unless you have a license.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least  ::)

Quote

No, it means he can see a little bit -- maybe light or vague shapes? - but not well enough to drive. I'm not sure what else besides driving would be involved in the legality part. I think some people who are legally blind can see enough to function fairly well otherwise. John does not seem to be in that category.

I see.

We just call it either blind or visually impaired.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 12:11:36 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 08, 2021, 05:23:58 pm

Wouldn't surprise me in the least  ::)


I see.

We just call it either blind or visually impaired.

We use those terms, too, but "legally blind" is somewhat more specific. Blind means blind, visually impaired could mean totally blind, whereas "legally blind" specifically means not totally blind.

I asked John if it's harder to adjust to blindness in midlife than it would be to be born blind. Yes, in some ways, he said. On the other hand, having previously been able to see lets you understand what sight means. If you've never been able to see, you would have no concept of what "light" or "green" or other vision-related references even mean. They'd be totally abstract.

Speaking of John, when we went out the other night I learned two unfortunate things. One is that he DID have a girlfriend, but they broke up. So when we were sitting there at dinner, it gradually dawned on me that we were on a date. Later, he asked me to come into his room (no), join him in the fitness room the next afternoon (no) go up to the roof for a drink the next night (yes, but I also invited another neighbor, Sandy).

He's very nice and reasonable intelligent, a former lawyer, and blindness alone might not be a deal-breaker. But it got worse. He identifies as conservative.

Even that might possibly be acceptable. I hate to be too partisan, and John seems pretty mildly conservative. This came up when he said he was changing his mind on the death penalty -- used to be a supporter, which isn't great, but then he revealed that he ... oh, it's so horrible I can't even say it. Put it this way: he strongly dislikes Hillary Clinton, so ...

He also turns out to believes a few of those really cockamamie conservative myths. For example, he thinks the Biden administration is flying immigrants up from the border and establishing them in cities around the country so they'll vote for Democrats and can get on Medicaid. I spent five minutes googling to establish that neither of these is true: the Biden admin has flown immigrants to other states for processing because the border is so overwhelmed with traffic, but then is returning illegal ones to Mexico. Illegal immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid.

He thinks most unvaccinated people are Black. No. Most unvaccinated people are Republicans.

He'd been emailing me, so I returned the email with links to an article in the Washington Post, statistics from Kaiser research, etc. He wrote back that he is skeptical of "the news" these days.

Deal-breaker.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2021, 12:22:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 12:11:36 pm

He thinks most unvaccinated people are Black. No. Most unvaccinated people are Republicans.

 :laugh:  (Are you sure that's not a liberal myth?  ;D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 01:29:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2021, 12:22:09 pm

:laugh:  (Are you sure that's not a liberal myth?  ;D )

 :laugh:  Kaiser Family Foundation has stats!

Yesterday I was discussing all this on the phone with my son, when mid-rant I noticed my phone had gone dead. I plugged it in and waited for the battery to charge enough that I could call or text an explanation.

A text from my son popped up. "You all good? Did the libs get you?'

 :laugh:


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 10, 2021, 02:54:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 12:11:36 pm

We use those terms, too, but "legally blind" is somewhat more specific. Blind means blind, visually impaired could mean totally blind, whereas "legally blind" specifically means not totally blind.

I see (no pun intended).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 10, 2021, 05:25:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 12:11:36 pm

...He wrote back that he is skeptical of "the news" these days.

Deal-breaker.

Remember, he is on his best behavior and trying to make a good impression. Think about what it would be like if he were his natural self!

I know, I married a Republican-in-Democrat-disguise. I only found out the truth in 2000, when our children were teenagers.  :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 06:28:21 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 10, 2021, 05:25:21 pm

Remember, he is on his best behavior and trying to make a good impression. Think about what it would be like if he were his natural self!

I know, I wondered about that!

I have a FB friend -- whom I believe you have become friends with, too, Lee -- who very frequently posts strongly stated messages against conservative things, like Trump. She met a guy on a computer dating site and saw him for several months (!) before finding out he's a Trump supporter and even into QAnon, etc. (She's been very public about this experience, so I'm not disclosing private info.) How does that even happen? I can't believe, especially considering her politics, that it didn't come up on their first date.

In the case of John, it's an awkward situation because I actually would be happy to help him around -- he needs a lot of help, it turns out. But as for romantic involvement, no. Just no.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2021, 09:16:18 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 12:11:36 pm

He thinks most unvaccinated people are Black. No. Most unvaccinated people are Republicans.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 10, 2021, 12:22:09 pm

:laugh:  (Are you sure that's not a liberal myth?  ;D )

Quote from: serious crayons on August 10, 2021, 01:29:42 pm

:laugh:  Kaiser Family Foundation has stats!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2021, 02:15:49 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

So, going back to the office occasionally gives me back something I hadn't had in my life since before the pandemic.

Office drama.

::)

I don't mean to be vague, but I don't want to put any names or info out there.   How to put this........

A coworker tried to help a customer by preparing a letter.   We have a department that prepares this type of letter, but the coworker opted to do it herself.   Apparently there was a discrepancy in the letter, and a fee was not calculated.

Not a big deal, but this coworker does not take criticism well, and proceeded to take it as people were questioning her ability to do her job.   This caused her to have a meltdown at the office, she opened it up to people who had no business knowing about it, and then started to cry at her cubicle.

I sat there, dumbfounded.  Of course, this meant I had to go into "support" mode and try to calm her down, which meant I was taken away from my work in an effort to help with this mess.

 ::)

I'm just glad the big bosses were not in the office.  If they witnessed that mess, who knows what would've happened.


speaking of work, one of the "big bosses" will be in town this Thursday, and we're going to a happy hour event from 5 - 7 at a local club.

I'll be meeting friends for dinner on Saturday, that should be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2021, 02:17:29 pm

Interesting to see what can spur on a conversation here!   An apartment gathering for Katy led to talks of blindness, and conservatism and vaccines.

and LOL at the comments about the liberals getting Katy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 11, 2021, 04:32:46 pm

Another aspect of that was people's understanding of news. When I sent John the links to stories debunking his claims he said he was skeptical of news because it's too subjective. >:(  He goes, "I don't think most liberals would want to get their news from Sean Hannity or Tucker Carlson."

No, they wouldn't, but if they're smart neither would conservatives, and progressives wouldn't want to get theirs from Rachel Maddow or Chris Cuomo. They should want to get it from a news reporter trying to be as neutral as possible -- not a pundit/commentator paid to represent a specific political perspective.

I get so tired of people not understanding the difference. I have no problem with Maddow, et al. -- in fact enjoy watching them occasionally (Hannity and Tucker are, of course, another story). But there's a time and place for commentary and it shouldn't be confused with news reporting.  >:(

So tonight John has invited me to dinner again. That would be going a bit too fast for me even if he weren't conservative. My suspicion is he's pretty desperate to get a new girlfriend because he needs the support. I sympathize, but I don't think it's me. I'm going to suggest a drink on the roof instead.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2021, 01:59:51 pm

Yesterday afternoon I heard Chuck's favorite song on the radio. Oh, the humanity. ...  :laugh:

It's odd, though. The radio station is "all Eighties," but yesterday afternoon the DJs were saying that this weekend they were doing all Nineties hits. Then they played my beloved "Summer of '69," by Bryan Adams, which came out in 1984 or thereabouts.

They also played Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock 'n' Roll" (another favorite of mine). I haven't looked that up, by I'd swear that was farther back in time than the Nineties.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 16, 2021, 03:11:37 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2021, 01:59:51 pm

Yesterday afternoon I heard Chuck's favorite song on the radio. Oh, the humanity. ...  :laugh:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 16, 2021, 10:30:30 pm

LOL!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 16, 2021, 10:31:45 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 11, 2021, 04:32:46 pm

.... I sympathize, but I don't think it's me. I'm going to suggest a drink on the roof instead.

Don't do it! Take a cue from my experience, that will only embolden him!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 17, 2021, 11:33:29 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 16, 2021, 10:31:45 pm

Don't do it! Take a cue from my experience, that will only embolden him!

I wouldn't do it, either. Be polite and friendly (and help out in emergencies?), but maintain a certain distance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 17, 2021, 12:43:00 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 16, 2021, 10:31:45 pm

Don't do it! Take a cue from my experience, that will only embolden him!

Well, I've been developing a small network of friends in the building and introducing them all to John so he won't have to rely on me entirely, and they go up for drinks on the roof, too.

If I ever have to confront the romance issue, I'll just point out that we wouldn't be a good fit. We get along fine and conversation is enjoyable enough but he's MUCH more traditional and conservative -- not just politically but in a lot of ways -- than I am.

BTW, Lee, speaking of John -- but in this case my brother John -- he and I talked for a few hours on the phone last night and I told him that if I ever disappear from the internet he'd be getting a call from you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2021, 11:52:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Things have been busy here, but I've been staying on top everything, so I'm happy about that.

The family is doing well, so that's good.

What's up with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2021, 11:54:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 11, 2021, 04:32:46 pm

So tonight John has invited me to dinner again. That would be going a bit too fast for me even if he weren't conservative. My suspicion is he's pretty desperate to get a new girlfriend because he needs the support. I sympathize, but I don't think it's me. I'm going to suggest a drink on the roof instead.

I agree with your assessment, that he's looking for someone to help him with day - to - day stuff.   I would maintain a friendly distance if you're not interested.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2021, 11:56:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 15, 2021, 01:59:51 pm

Yesterday afternoon I heard Chuck's favorite song on the radio. Oh, the humanity. ...  :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on August 16, 2021, 03:11:37 pm

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Ya know, Nena had other songs, they just didn't catch on over here.  I always liked this one too.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2021, 11:58:35 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2021, 12:43:00 pm

Well, I've been developing a small network of friends in the building and introducing them all to John so he won't have to rely on me entirely, and they go up for drinks on the roof, too.

If I ever have to confront the romance issue, I'll just point out that we wouldn't be a good fit. We get along fine and conversation is enjoyable enough but he's MUCH more traditional and conservative -- not just politically but in a lot of ways -- than I am.

BTW, Lee, speaking of John -- but in this case my brother John -- he and I talked for a few hours on the phone last night and I told him that if I ever disappear from the internet he'd be getting a call from you.

You could always just start to speak to John about the large circle of gay men you've met through a Brokeback fan site, and see what his reaction is.  If that doesn't put him off, just mention hating Trump and liking Rachael Maddow.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 19, 2021, 12:05:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 17, 2021, 12:43:00 pm

BTW, Lee, speaking of John -- but in this case my brother John -- he and I talked for a few hours on the phone last night and I told him that if I ever disappear from the internet he'd be getting a call from you.

Maybe you could PM me his number, just in case!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2021, 01:18:12 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2021, 11:52:48 pm

Things have been busy here, but I've been staying on top everything, so I'm happy about that.

Where've you been? Here and there? Having a piece of pie at the bus station?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 18, 2021, 11:58:35 pm

You could always just start to speak to John about the large circle of gay men you've met through a Brokeback fan site, and see what his reaction is.  If that doesn't put him off, just mention hating Trump and liking Rachael Maddow.

:laugh:

Oh, don't worry! I've made my own political preferences clear. I've even given him my standard lectures about inheritance tax and the economy's need for immigrants.  :laugh: (I'm such a fun dinner companion!)

I don't mind being casual friends with him or helping him out. He's reasonably intelligent and easygoing. But for anything beyond that, a Trump vote is a deal breaker. Especially if the person also thinks it's perfectly reasonable for rich kids to inherit $11 million without paying a penny of tax while kids from middle-class or lower families wind up inheriting zero because their parent needed long-term care that's so expensive they had to go on Medicaid and spend down all their money because the rich person's money "has already been taxed" ( ::) don't get me started on how money gets taxed when it changes hands, not once and for all!).

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 19, 2021, 02:16:53 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 19, 2021, 12:05:28 pm

Maybe you could PM me his number, just in case!

I did!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2021, 08:07:52 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

It's been a while since I've been here!

I always seem to get caught up in stuff online, and I don't get here often enough!

*slaps own wrist*

So, everyone, what's going on?


I had dinner with friends last Saturday,  saw some people who I hadn't seen since the pandemic.   They served some ziti and chicken parm.  Really good.

I got a chocolate pound cake with a chocolate ganache on top for dessert.


My family is doing well, and we're going to meet up on Saturday for my niece's birthday.  That should be fun.

This summer at work they started doing "flex hours", meaning that I could work an extra half hour each day, and then on every other Friday, leave at noon.  Tomorrow is my latest "flex Friday".

Next week the bowling league is meeting for the first time since the pandemic, and then the week after is our first official week of bowling, so it will be good to see everyone again.

:)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 26, 2021, 08:08:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 19, 2021, 01:18:12 pm

Where've you been? Here and there? Having a piece of pie at the bus station?  ;D

I've been everywhere, man, I've been everywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2021, 12:07:43 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

TGIF!


Well, this week has been a doozy!!!   Today I had to do my Unfunded Report, which I call my "Monster" report.  Work on this starts on the 23rd of the month, and must be finished by noon of the 3rd business day of the next month.

On top of that, I had two loans that had to be renewed, and help with two other closings that were my coworker's, because she was out of the office for most of the week.  Thankfully she came back on Thursday,  and finished the work herself.  She was hoping the closings would finish before she returned, so she was not happy yesterday.

;D

Of course on Wednesday night we had Ida blow through our state.  It was crazy.

I left the apartment at 6:45am this morning, and spent 20 minutes driving around, unable to leave town.   Highway ramps were closed, streets were blocked by branches, garbage, and mud.  Cars were abandoned in the middle of the roads where they broke down in floods, not fun.

After 20 minutes I gave up and went back home, and worked from home for the rest of the day

https://www.nj.com/news/2021/09/see-the-devastating-videos-photos-of-idas-destruction-in-nj.html

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 04, 2021, 03:30:03 pm

 :o :o Wow what craziness! At least you didn't lose power!

Aren't you glad you are a cellar dweller no more?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 04, 2021, 05:16:29 pm

I've occasionally thought about moving back to New Orleans, the only other city besides Minneapolis and Denver where I have a sufficient number of friends to consider living. Guess I'll stick with Denver.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2021, 08:33:35 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 04, 2021, 05:16:29 pm

I've occasionally thought about moving back to New Orleans, the only other city besides Minneapolis and Denver where I have a sufficient number of friends to consider living. Guess I'll stick with Denver.

I would, if I were you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2021, 06:19:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone has had a great Labor Day weekend!

Friday was a quiet day here.  Saturday two of my friends had a fire pit night in their backyard on Saturday, there were about 10 of us there, stayed from 7:00 to midnight.   Sunday was laundry day.  today was just a day to mostly relax, but I did do some cleaning around the apartment.

Received an invite to a birthday party for my sister-in-law in a few weeks.  The theme is "Summer of 69", so I'm thinking I'll dress as a hippy, and then reuse the costume for Halloween.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2021, 06:21:07 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 04, 2021, 03:30:03 pm

:o :o Wow what craziness! At least you didn't lose power!

Aren't you glad you are a cellar dweller no more?

Very much so!

Quote from: serious crayons on September 04, 2021, 05:16:29 pm

I've occasionally thought about moving back to New Orleans, the only other city besides Minneapolis and Denver where I have a sufficient number of friends to consider living. Guess I'll stick with Denver.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 04, 2021, 08:33:35 pm

I would, if I were you.

I would be inclined to stay there as well!

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2021, 06:21:57 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 07, 2021, 04:08:28 pm

Thanks Chuckie!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 12, 2021, 07:24:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone had a great weekend!!

It was a quiet one for me.  I had nothing going on, and I was able to relax and chill for the weekend.  The only things that got done were the grocery shopping yesterday, and the laundry today.

This week is a birthday party for my sister-in-law.  It will be nice to see everyone again.

I found out that my brothers vehicle is acting up, so he's taking it to the shop tomorrow, and borrowing dad's for work.  So I'm picking up mom when her shift is over at 1:30, and picking up dad when his shift is over at 5:00.

They don't work far from me, and I'm working from home tomorrow, so it works out that I can get them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 15, 2021, 10:06:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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For all my friends who celebrate.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 16, 2021, 12:09:59 pm

I called up my daughter to wish her a happy Yom Kippur a few years ago and she educated me that it is a somber holiday that you observe rather than celebrate. I'm trying to get more knowledgeable about religious holidays other than my own. Chuck, you and Kathryn and Jeff would be welcome in Denver. People are moving here fast and builders are struggling to keep up with the demand for housing. I know that realtors are impatient with us older folks and wanting us to sell and get out of our houses so they could move more of the young folks into them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2021, 12:27:40 pm

Yom Kippur = Day of Atonement.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 21, 2021, 10:22:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Things have been ok on this end.  Not much to talk about.

Went to a birthday party for my sister-in-law on Saturday, it was a "Summer of 69" theme, so we came dressed as hippies.  ;D

Things are pretty quiet now, so no major updates.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 22, 2021, 02:20:23 pm

Did you wear flowers in your hair? Love beads? Peace symbols?

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Post by: CellarDweller on September 22, 2021, 02:53:54 pm

LOL!

No.  I did wear a tie-dye tshirt and circle lens sunglasses.   I even got a long-haired hippy wig, but it was made poorly, and when I tried to wear it, hair was falling out all over the place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 22, 2021, 04:20:19 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 22, 2021, 02:53:54 pm

LOL!

No.  I did wear a tie-dye tshirt and circle lens sunglasses.   I even got a long-haired hippy wig, but it was made poorly, and when I tried to wear it, hair was falling out all over the place.

Groovy, man.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 30, 2021, 04:33:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Another month is about to end!

I received invites to three Halloween parties!   One is in the afternoon, so that's not bad, but the other two are at the same time, so I had to turn one down.

I had a conference call today, but it didn't totally apply to me, so I used the time to clean my bathroom.

:laugh:

Tuesday was my bowling night.   I did well, all of the games were over 100, and my score for game #2 (128) matched the surprise mystery score, so I won $143.00!  ;D

Shopping spree this weekend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2021, 04:53:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 30, 2021, 04:33:00 pm

Tuesday was my bowling night.   I did well, all of the games were over 100, and my score for game #2 (128) matched the surprise mystery score, so I won $143.00!  ;D

Nice that the bowling alley could be open. Did you have to take "precautions"?

There is a Halloween store open a few blocks from my place, where the A.C. Moore craft store used to be.

It will forever piss me off that last year, when there really was no Halloween, the holiday fell on a Saturday, and the moon was full that night. I'm sure that will never happen again in my lifetime.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2021, 10:34:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!


It's October 1st, and I spent some time today decorating my windows for Halloween.  ;D   The flag with the jack o' lanterns and ghosts  are in the window, outlined in orange, green and purple lights.  The side windows have a light up jack o' lantern and bat in them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2021, 10:39:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 30, 2021, 04:53:52 pm

Nice that the bowling alley could be open. Did you have to take "precautions"?

There is a Halloween store open a few blocks from my place, where the A.C. Moore craft store used to be.

It will forever piss me off that last year, when there really was no Halloween, the holiday fell on a Saturday, and the moon was full that night. I'm sure that will never happen again in my lifetime.

Hello Jeff!

They recommend that we wear masks, but it's not strictly enforced.  The alley is very clean, and the lanes are pretty wide, so we're not right on top of each other.

Yeah, there was a lot going on with Halloween.  It was on Saturday, was a full moon, was a blue moon, and it was also daylight savings time, so clocks fell back an hour that night.

It would've been a big ass party.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 02, 2021, 12:16:47 pm

Thank you for waiting until October to decorate instead of doing it in August!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 02, 2021, 12:18:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 01, 2021, 10:39:43 pm

Yeah, there was a lot going on with Halloween.  It was on Saturday, was a full moon, was a blue moon, and it was also daylight savings time, so clocks fell back an hour that night.

It would've been a big ass party.

Sure enough!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 02, 2021, 04:42:21 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 02, 2021, 12:16:47 pm

Thank you for waiting until October to decorate instead of doing it in August!

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 11, 2021, 04:08:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well.

Things here are status quo for the most part.  Work has been getting busy, which makes the day go faster.

Did some baking this weekend.  I have a recipe for pumpkin spice cookies, but they are cakey and don't hold up to handling very well, so I got silicon molds and used mini cupcake trays, and they work better as mini-cupcakes, frosted with cream cheese frosting.

Saturday I'll be going over to a friend's house for a firepit night, so that will be fun.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 12, 2021, 10:56:16 am

Hi Chuck! I have only baked some berry crostatas. I don't know why it is, but berries are very cheap in the stores right now. I used Pillsbury pie crust and topped them with a shelf-stable whipped cream I got at Trader Joes. For crostatas, you don't have to put your crust into a pie shell. You just lay it on a cookie sheet and fold up the edges around the filling. So simple! If you put parchment paper down, you don't even have to clean the cookie sheet afterwards! Yummy and easy.

Is everyone getting into the fall spirit? It sure looks like you are, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2021, 11:32:29 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 12, 2021, 10:56:16 am

Is everyone getting into the fall spirit? It sure looks like you are, friend!

It is difficult to get into the fall spirit around here this year. The forecast is for the temperature to be downright summery--again--by the end of the week--80 F or so. The weather has just not been fall-like.

I think this is the first time ever I've been wearing short-sleeved shirts in the middle of October.

This is not the case everywhere. Yesterday morning I caught the very end of a news report--something about the moose population in Maine--and you could see beautiful fall foliage behind the reporter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 12, 2021, 11:52:34 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2021, 11:32:29 am

It is difficult to get into the fall spirit around here this year. The forecast is for the temperature to be downright summery--again--by the end of the week--80 F or so. The weather has just not been fall-like.

I think this is the first time ever I've been wearing short-sleeved shirts in the middle of October.

This is not the case everywhere. Yesterday morning I caught the very end of a news report--something about the moose population in Maine--and you could see beautiful fall foliage behind the reporter.

Oh, I wish! It got up to 75 here yesterday, so my neighbors and I went up to the rooftop patio for a fire-pit gathering, which we do several times a week. We meet new people up there and keep expanding our friends group.

According to my phone (though it's notoriously unreliable this time of year) it's going to get to 70 one day next week. All the other days, including today, highs are in the mid-60s at best. Some are even in the mid-50s. As always, I am not ready for this.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 12, 2021, 05:47:31 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 12, 2021, 10:56:16 am

Is everyone getting into the fall spirit? It sure looks like you are, friend!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 12, 2021, 11:32:29 am

It is difficult to get into the fall spirit around here this year. The forecast is for the temperature to be downright summery--again--by the end of the week--80 F or so. The weather has just not been fall-like.

I think this is the first time ever I've been wearing short-sleeved shirts in the middle of October.

This is not the case everywhere. Yesterday morning I caught the very end of a news report--something about the moose population in Maine--and you could see beautiful fall foliage behind the reporter.

Quote from: serious crayons on October 12, 2021, 11:52:34 am

Oh, I wish! It got up to 75 here yesterday, so my neighbors and I went up to the rooftop patio for a fire-pit gathering, which we do several times a week. We meet new people up there and keep expanding our friends group.

According to my phone (though it's notoriously unreliable this time of year) it's going to get to 70 one day next week. All the other days, including today, highs are in the mid-60s at best. Some are even in the mid-50s. As always, I am not ready for this.

I've heard that there is snow already in Colorado.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 13, 2021, 11:41:20 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 12, 2021, 05:47:31 pm

I've heard that there is snow already in Colorado.

One of the most notorious blizzards in Minneapolis history involved 18" (not a typo!) on HALLOWEEN (also not a typo!) -- i.e., less than three weeks from now.

Luckily, I wasn't living here at the time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 13, 2021, 12:05:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 13, 2021, 11:41:20 am

One of the most notorious blizzards in Minneapolis history involved 18" (not a typo!) on HALLOWEEN (also not a typo!) -- i.e., less than three weeks from now.

Luckily, I wasn't living here at the time.

No blizzard, but I can remember having light snow while we were driving to my grandmother's on Halloween. On the other end, my mother used to tell me there was snow on the day we moved into the house where I was raised--that was on May 1!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 15, 2021, 10:20:47 pm

In 2011 we had snow on October 29.  It caused MAJOR issues.   The trees had not lost their leaves yet, so the leave caught all the snow, and branches broke off and fell, taking down powerlines and causing a lot of property damage.

It was the Halloween Nor'easter

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 18, 2021, 04:58:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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This week I'm on 'stay-cation'!  ;D   

Got to sleep in this morning, and got some cleaning done around the apartment. 

My desktop is starting to act up, so I contacted a guy I know who works on computers and he's going to work on mine, possibly tonight.   He hasn't confirmed yet.

This beast was working fine until one point this morning.  It is about 8 years old, so I'm not surprised it's acting up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 20, 2021, 04:18:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy hump day!    ;D


I just found out I'm moving back home!    :o


Not permanently, it's a temporary situation.   I've been having issues with the faucet in the bathtub leaking, and the plumber took at look at things, and sent pics to the property owner.   My bathroom is functional, but looks like hell.  Paint is pealing, the vanity is not in the best shape, there are some cracked tiles near the floor.  I never said anything, because it's all just cosmetic.

Property owner has decided I need a whole new bathroom!   It will take about 10 days, which means no shower or toilet, so I'm gonna have to move back home for a bit.

I have to schedule with the plumber to get this done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2021, 04:28:05 pm

Oh, I bet it's gonna look nice!

Esp if you decide on a new decor after the renovation... ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 20, 2021, 07:51:01 pm

Oh dear...but it will be nice to have a new bathroom!

Will you be Cellardweller once more?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2021, 09:11:22 pm

Ten days? That's absurd. When I redid my bathroom, it only took about four or five, and I was without a toilet for only about a 24-hour period.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 21, 2021, 02:58:06 pm

Will your rent stay the same, or will the landlord see their chance to raise it?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2021, 04:03:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Stay-cation passes too quickly!  :laugh:

So, my desktop is limping towards the finish line.   :laugh:   The family friend who is a techie was not able to help me, he said my hard drive is just about done.   Thankfully, I was able to move all of my pictures and docs to an external hard drive, so they are safe.   I also made copies of all my bookmarks, so I can set them up in the new computer.

I went out and got a new monitor today, and he is coming to set up the new comp for me tomorrow evening.

So that means I'll need to spend some time making sure the apartment is clean, but since I did a recent cleaning earlier in the week, that shouldn't be too much to do.

I'm also meeting a friend for lunch tomorrow, and then picking up groceries at 7:00, after he leaves.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 21, 2021, 04:08:18 pm

Quote from: Sason on October 20, 2021, 04:28:05 pm

Oh, I bet it's gonna look nice!

Esp if you decide on a new decor after the renovation... ::)

My decor will stay the same, thank you very much!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 20, 2021, 07:51:01 pm

Oh dear...but it will be nice to have a new bathroom!

Will you be Cellardweller once more?

Nope, I'll be in the spare bedroom, on the second floor.  I'm only a cellar dweller online.  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 20, 2021, 09:11:22 pm

Ten days? That's absurd. When I redid my bathroom, it only took about four or five, and I was without a toilet for only about a 24-hour period.

I know nothing about the ins and outs of bathroom replacement, and since it's not my property,  I'm not too worried about it.  As long as it's done as timely as possible, and correctly, I'm good with that.

Quote from: Sason on October 21, 2021, 02:58:06 pm

Will your rent stay the same, or will the landlord see their chance to raise it?

I signed a lease, so the rent is set until May of next year.   What they choose to do at that point, I don't know, but I'm sure it won't be raised by much.  Each year I've been here, the rent has been increased by $5.00 or $10.00.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 22, 2021, 08:17:11 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!  Although, I've no reason to TGIF.   LOL  I've been on stay-cation!


Hurrah!  The new computer is up and running!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 22, 2021, 10:40:40 pm

Yay! Happy to have you back!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 23, 2021, 05:03:52 pm

Where did it run to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2021, 07:36:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Well, it's been quite the story with the computer!

:laugh:

the new comp was set up on Friday evening, he stopped by at 5:30 and was done by 7:15.  Then, I had to go and pick up the groceries I had ordered online.

I got back and signed on, and I couldn't get into a different forum, it wasn't recognizing my password.

Suddenly, at 9:30, I had lost internet access.  I texted techie back, and he talked me through some instructions that helped.  However, at 11:30 my access cut off again.  It seems that the wireless USB adapter he had given me for the comp was shot, and I couldn't get in.  Given the hour of the night, I just opted to shut down and go to bed.

Luckily he had told me to order a different adapter on Amazon, that would be stronger.  I did that before I lost my connection, and it was to be delivered on Sunday afternoon.

I texted techie to let him know what happened, and he offered to give me another USB adapter, and dropped it off for me today (Saturday) at my mom and dad's place, since that's where I would be for the day.

When I got home, the one from Amazon was waiting for me, a day early.    Now I'll keep his as a spare, in case it's needed.

Everything now seems to be in working order.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 24, 2021, 11:00:34 am

Somehow I have the feeling we haven't heard an end to this whole story. But I hope so! Smooth sailing, friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 24, 2021, 03:31:23 pm

I think the story has ended.  No problems today with the computer at all.

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Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2021, 11:22:02 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I had two Halloween parties to go to yesterday, so it was a fun but busy day!   I ended up coming home late and then staying up too late after that.  :laugh:


Today I have no plans, so I'm going to relax at home and watch horror movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 02, 2021, 06:45:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Halloween is over, on to Thanksgiving.

Been busy this week with the "Monster Report" I need to do monthly.   On top of that, I need to move stuff around the apartment and pack in anticipation of the work on the bathroom.

Bowling night tonight, and back into the usual rut for now, until the holidays come.   

I do have a week of time off to use in December, so that will be welcome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2021, 10:47:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!   Also, happy pay day to me!  ;D


I'm keeping busy at work, and in between, doing all I need to do to have the apartment prepped for the remodel on the bathroom.   I've emptied the bookshelf I need to move, and packed up everything in the bathroom I don't need.  Tonight I'll move my work equipment and coffee table to my bedroom.  Tomorrow I'll move the sofa and recliner toward the opposite side of the living room (they are currently in the path to the bathroom).   On Sunday, before I leave, I'll take down the shower curtain, bathrack, and anything left in the medicine chest.  At that point, everything should be ready for work to start on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2021, 08:19:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Weekends pass too quickly.

:(

It's Sunday evening, and I'm typing this from my parents' place.  I was able to pack up and temporarily move out relatively easily, and now to adjust to this new schedule for the next few days.

Hopefully, things will go smoothly, and I'll be able to return to my place on schedule.  I don't mind being back with my parents, but I will miss not being on my own.

My brother, sister-in-law, niece, and grand-nephew stopped by my parents' place today.   The NY Giants played against the LV Raiders.  Dad is a Giants fan, and my brother is a Raiders fan, so it was fun to see them watching the game together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 10, 2021, 09:26:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!

Hope that everyone is having a good week.   Being with mom and dad has not been too bad.  I also stopped by the apartment today to pick up my mail, and went upstairs to see what progress has been made so far.

Floor is ripped up
walls are ripped down
vanity and sink are out
toilet is out
medicine chest is out
new tub is in place

tomorrow is Veterans Day, and the bank is closed, so I can relax tomorrow. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 11, 2021, 11:18:03 am

Enjoy your day off!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 13, 2021, 09:39:25 pm

Well, they did it to me again: Our Eighties station just played "99 Red Balloons."  >:(   ;D   :-*

If they're supposedly an Eighties and Nineties station, how come they also played "Take it Easy," by the Eagles? Love the song and love to hear it anywhere any time, but it's not an Eighties song. Is a puzzlement.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 15, 2021, 04:08:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Weekends pass too quickly.

I'm sure that nothing happened at my apartment over the weekend, so I would guess that it's where it was at last week.  The new tub was in, and all the tiles were up.  Floor, toilet, sink and medicine chest were not yet in.

Had a bit of a scare this weekend.   I went bowling on Tuesday, and spent the week at the office.  Then, on Friday evening, we received an email that someone who had bowled on Tuesday tested positive for Covid-19.

So I had potentially been exposed, exposed my family because I'm living at home, and exposed my coworkers.

My family and I went for test (not the rapid tests) and we got our results the next day.  We're all negative for Covid, thankfully.

I called my HR department at work, and they said that since I'm double vaxxed, and tested negative, there is no need for me to quarantine.

All well and good, but I think I may skip bowling the next two weeks.  I want those lanes to be disinfected, and I don't want to expose my family to anything.  Then, the week after that is Thanksgiving, and I'll be around others, so I want to be sure I'm safe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2021, 12:45:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!  ;D

It's Friday, it's pay day, and the bathroom is done!  :)


Here are some pics.  You can click them to enlarge them.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2021, 12:54:18 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2021, 12:54:53 am

New sink/vanity

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 20, 2021, 12:55:25 am

New tub.   They also frosted the window inside the tub, so I no longer need blinds.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2021, 12:24:06 pm

Very good, friend. Hope you enjoy your new bathroom! Yesterday, I had my dining room painted. I've been putting it off and it needed it very badly. About three years ago my son came in and prepped the room for painting, spackling, sanding, etc. And then it stayed that way ever since. The paint is not even dry yet but my mood has brightened. There's something about home improvement projects once they're done. They're very therapeutic!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 20, 2021, 01:40:19 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2021, 12:24:06 pm

Very good, friend. Hope you enjoy your new bathroom! Yesterday, I had my dining room painted. I've been putting it off and it needed it very badly. About three years ago my son came in and prepped the room for painting, spackling, sanding, etc. And then it stayed that way ever since. The paint is not even dry yet but my mood has brightened. There's something about home improvement projects once they're done. They're very therapeutic!

I'm afraid if I am ever able to get things to my place that desperately need to be done, I won't want to sell the place!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:25:14 pm

Very nice new bathroom, Chuckie!

Now you only need a nice new shower curtain. I said a NICE one!!!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:27:05 pm

Let me give you some suggestions.....


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:27:35 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:28:08 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:28:40 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:29:33 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:30:14 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:31:13 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:32:57 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:36:02 pm

See? There are so many NICE ones to choose from!

Just pick one of them and your bathroom will no longer scare the crap out of your guests!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2021, 08:59:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:36:02 pm

See? There are so many NICE ones to choose from!

Just pick one of them and your bathroom will no longer scare the crap out of your guests!

Isn't that what a bathroom is for?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 20, 2021, 09:10:04 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 20, 2021, 09:43:57 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2021, 08:59:47 pm

Isn't that what a bathroom is for?  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

Good point.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2021, 04:00:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Last weekend before Thanksgiving.   I completely forgot that, and only remembered as I was going to the store to get some groceries.   When I left the apartment, I left the fridge empty, so I came back to nothing to eat.

I dreaded going into that store, but thankfully, I got in and out pretty quickly.

Spent the weekend moving everything back into place, and dusting and vacuuming the dust from the construction.   I think everything is done now.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 21, 2021, 04:03:05 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:36:02 pm

See? There are so many NICE ones to choose from!

I appreciate your suggestions, but they don't fit my personality.   I find them rather bland, or boring.

They'd be great in your bathroom, however!  ;D

Quote from: Sason on November 20, 2021, 05:36:02 pm

Just pick one of them and your bathroom will no longer scare the crap out of your guests!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 20, 2021, 08:59:47 pm

Isn't that what a bathroom is for?  :laugh:

Quote from: serious crayons on November 20, 2021, 09:43:57 pm

:laugh: :laugh:

Good point.

Better than fiber!  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 21, 2021, 04:11:47 pm

I don't know many people who consider their bathroom a constipation treatment, but you seem to be one of them Chuck!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 21, 2021, 06:52:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 21, 2021, 04:03:05 pm

I appreciate your suggestions, but they don't fit my personality.   I find them rather bland, or boring.

I think you should get a Rainbow shower curtain if you can find one. That would fit your personality and make a statement, too. Somebody must have them to sell.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2021, 08:51:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

(https://www.breakthroughphilly.org/wp-content/uploads/Happy-Thanksgiving.jpg)


I am stuffed!    :laugh:   My sister-in-law and niece outdid themselves this year, and it was a great spread! 

Now, time to prep for Christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 25, 2021, 08:52:13 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 21, 2021, 06:52:06 pm

I think you should get a Rainbow shower curtain if you can find one. That would fit your personality and make a statement, too. Somebody must have them to sell.

Oh, they definitely do, but I'd rather have my Psycho theme.  ;D


https://www.google.com/search?q=gay+pride+shower+curtain&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiAmOjt57T0AhXVsHIEHUt2BzIQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=gay+pride+shower+&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQQzoECAAQAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOggIABCABBCxAzoGCAAQCBAeUNkPWKQjYIUzaABwAHgAgAFOiAHYCJIBAjE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=jy-gYcCUKdXhytMPy-ydkAM&bih=969&biw=1920

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 26, 2021, 04:14:14 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Black Friday is here,  but I refuse to go out and shop!  REFUSE!   :laugh: :laugh:

I'm working today, but doing so from home, so no commute or traffic, which is a good thing.  The only thing I need to do is go out and buy some dish detergent and small items.  I assume the grocery store will be slow, given everyone will have left overs to pick at.

 :laugh:

I did go out and get my booster shot for Covid.  At about 2:00 I locked my laptop, and went to the local CVS, waited a few minutes, got the booster, waited a few minutes and now I'm back at the laptop.

When work is done, I'm planning on getting the Christmas stuff out, and I'll work at putting it up on Saturday, so Thanksgiving gets one more day at my apartment.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 28, 2021, 02:36:02 am

I'm planning to get mine at CVS, too. I don't know how hard it is to get an appointment or how far they're scheduling out, but there's one about half a mile from here that seems like a good spot. It's a little more difficult to schedule and travel to my doctor's clinic.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2021, 02:55:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Sunday afternoon here.  I just got back from mom and dad's place, I dropped in for lunch.  I didn't do my laundry today, because I was working from home on Friday, and I did my laundry that day.

I posted pics in the holiday section, I believe the thread was "too early to decorate", and it's pics of  my apartment now that I've decorated.  I started on Saturday, and got some knicknacks out, put the lights up in the windows, and put up the tree and strung up the lights around it.  the tree originally was pre-lit, but a portion of the lights blew out, and I spent time pulling all the lights out, and now I just put the lights in, old school style. 

:laugh:

I'm putting the ornaments on this afternoon.

I'm going to be busy at work this week, so I'll most likely be at the office every day this week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2021, 02:57:00 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on November 28, 2021, 02:36:02 am

I'm planning to get mine at CVS, too. I don't know how hard it is to get an appointment or how far they're scheduling out, but there's one about half a mile from here that seems like a good spot. It's a little more difficult to schedule and travel to my doctor's clinic.

At my CVS you didn't need an appointment, I was able to just walk in, and they gave me the booster in about 10 minutes time, and then I had to wait the required 15 minutes after the shot.  Call you local CVS, it may be the same.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2021, 05:42:03 pm

For everyone who celebrates!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2021, 06:28:14 pm

Seems early for Hanukkah! I spent the afternoon repotting and puttering around with my houseplants. I took the largest ones out on the deck, turned them out of their pots, trimmed the roots, and replaced the potting soil with fresh dirt. it is well into the 70s today.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 28, 2021, 07:03:06 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 28, 2021, 05:42:03 pm

For everyone who celebrates!


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1 Maccabees 4:52-59.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 28, 2021, 07:28:31 pm

Thanks Chuck!

Jona and his parents are coming next weekend to celebrate.

We are lucky to have a holiday that lasts for eight days! Gives you plenty of time to celebrate with different groups of people.

I'm so glad I have an electric chanukkia ;)  :-*, so Jona can light it without any adult help.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 28, 2021, 09:25:55 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 28, 2021, 07:28:31 pm

Thanks Chuck!

Jona and his parents are coming next weekend to celebrate.

We are lucky to have a holiday that lasts for eight days! Gives you plenty of time to celebrate with different groups of people.

I'm so glad I have an electric chanukkia ;)  :-*, so Jona can light it without any adult help.

 ;D :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2021, 12:34:24 am

Quote from: Sason on November 28, 2021, 07:28:31 pm

We are lucky to have a holiday that lasts for eight days! Gives you plenty of time to celebrate with different groups of people.

Well, Christmas lasts from the day after Halloween to Jan. 1. In various forms, anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2021, 12:37:00 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on November 28, 2021, 06:28:14 pm

it is well into the 70s today.  :-\

On my phone weather app I get the forecast here, plus New York, plus Chicago, plus Denver (based on where I have/had family members). Denver weather is almost always the nicest. Except maybe those odd late-season storms. But we've been getting more of those here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 02, 2021, 05:18:55 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2021, 12:34:24 am

Well, Christmas lasts from the day after Halloween to Jan. 1. In various forms, anyway.

Maybe so, but not surely not the actual holiday?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2021, 10:06:02 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2021, 12:34:24 am

Well, Christmas lasts from the day after Halloween to Jan. 1. In various forms, anyway.

I saw Christmas stuff put out before Halloween.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 05, 2021, 02:54:05 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 02, 2021, 05:18:55 pm

Maybe so, but not surely not the actual holiday?

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2021, 10:06:02 pm

I saw Christmas stuff put out before Halloween.

No. The actual holiday arguably lasts two days, possibly a week if you count the holiday spirit that lingers through New Year's Day ... and then ends abruptly, dumping you into the brutal reality of January.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 05, 2021, 04:28:00 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 05, 2021, 02:54:05 pm

dumping you into the brutal reality of January.

Oh, I like that! So true!

Only here, it happens after the 6th January which is a holiday here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2021, 06:07:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

The past week has been busy!    :o

I had my monthly "monster report" which was due on Friday the 3rd.  Managed to finish that the day before the due date.  That week there were also two days of meetings at my office, so I had to help the executive assistant with set up and cleaning of food and such.

Friday I also had to pick up my first order of groceries in weeks.  I didn't need to order any food for a while, as I was living with mom and dad while the bathroom was renovated.

Saturday was my grand-nephew Trent's birthday party.  Pizza party to attend, gifts, and then a holiday hayride at a nearby farm.

I'm going back to the office on Monday,  it's our holiday party.  We've got it catered from a local Italian place, and I have to pick up the cake tomorrow at about 11:00am

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 05, 2021, 06:10:56 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 02, 2021, 05:18:55 pm

Maybe so, but not surely not the actual holiday?

the actual holiday is Dec 25, and then Jan 1st for New Year's Day.   The rest of the days are just full of holiday activities.  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 02, 2021, 10:06:02 pm

I saw Christmas stuff put out before Halloween.

I personally don't agree with this, but I get it, retailers are going to squeeze out every possible day of sales.

Quote from: serious crayons on December 05, 2021, 02:54:05 pm

No. The actual holiday arguably lasts two days, possibly a week if you count the holiday spirit that lingers through New Year's Day ... and then ends abruptly, dumping you into the brutal reality of January.

I like January, cold days, snow, and of course, my birthday!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2021, 08:47:26 pm

I   like  January too! So relaxing after the hustle and bustle of December. And... ice climbing! And...Chuck's birthday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2021, 09:49:41 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 05, 2021, 06:10:56 pm

I like January  ;D

And we know you also like the long dark nights of winter.

You're weird, but we love you. Sweetie!  :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 06, 2021, 12:21:16 pm

Aw, thank you, friend. I also like being weird.

Here is a poem about the dark.

To Know the Dark by Wendell Berry

To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.
To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,
and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,
and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2021, 10:10:48 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

Whew, last week was a busy week.  I'm glad it's over. 

Yesterday was the holiday lunch at work.  Spent a lot of the morning setting up for the lunch, and then going to get the cake.  Then, of course was the clean up after the meal.  Of course, I still had customer requests to handle, so I had to keep watching the laptop for emails.

After spending the full week in the office, I'm back to working from home today and tomorrow.   I still have to run to the office today, because (like an idiot) I managed to leave my laptop's power cord at my cubicle.  I have reports to run at 10:00, so once I pull them, I can run up, get the cord and come back home.

::)

Saturday I'll be at mom and dad's place, my brother, sister-in-law, and Trent are coming by, and we'll be decorating their tree.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 07, 2021, 10:14:39 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 05, 2021, 08:47:26 pm

I   like  January too! So relaxing after the hustle and bustle of December. And... ice climbing! And...Chuck's birthday!

See?  Celebrate my birthday!  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 06, 2021, 09:49:41 am

And we know you also like the long dark nights of winter.

You're weird, but we love you. Sweetie!  :-*  :-*  :-*

Jeff, after all this time away, you've made me break out the mariconera!

Jeff>>>(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/handbag.gif)<<<Chuck

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 06, 2021, 12:21:16 pm

Aw, thank you, friend. I also like being weird.

Here is a poem about the dark.

To Know the Dark by Wendell Berry

To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.
To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,
and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,
and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.

oh, I like that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 07, 2021, 01:54:56 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 05, 2021, 04:28:00 pm

Only here, it happens after the 6th January which is a holiday here.

:o  Let's just hope Jan. 6 never becomes a holiday here.

(I assume others will understand my specific implication, and you may, too. But let me know if it doesn't pass the Sonja test.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 07, 2021, 02:05:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 07, 2021, 01:54:56 pm

:o  Let's just hope Jan. 6 never becomes a holiday here.

Another day (like today) that will live in infamy.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2021, 03:04:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 07, 2021, 10:14:39 am

Jeff, after all this time away, you've made me break out the mariconera!

OMG, you still have that?  :o

I wonder if Chrissi still has Ennis' queer case?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2021, 03:06:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 07, 2021, 01:54:56 pm

:o  Let's just hope Jan. 6 never becomes a holiday here.

(I assume others will understand my specific implication, and you may, too. But let me know if it doesn't pass the Sonja test.)

Something sure got "manifested" that day.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 07, 2021, 05:14:04 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 07, 2021, 01:54:56 pm

:o  Let's just hope Jan. 6 never becomes a holiday here.

(I assume others will understand my specific implication, and you may, too. But let me know if it doesn't pass the Sonja test.)

Oh that's right. The day those idiots tried to bring down democracy  >:(

Well, I'm happy to say that's not the reason it's a holiday here. I'm not quite sure why it's a holiday, but as long as I get a day off work I don't care!  ;D (it's called the thirteenth day of xmas, but I have no idea why that is cause for celebration).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 07, 2021, 05:29:20 pm

Full Definition of epiphany
1capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ
2: an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being
3a(1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
(2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking
(3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
b: a revealing scene or moment

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2021, 05:40:11 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2021, 05:14:04 pm

(it's called the thirteenth day of xmas, but I have no idea why that is cause for celebration).

The night before is Twelfth Night (as in the Shakespeare play), once a time of great revelry that closed out the Christmas season.

Quote from: southendmd on December 07, 2021, 05:29:20 pm

Full Definition of epiphany
1capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.

The calendar of the Episcopal Church still gives it the tedious name The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2021, 11:48:53 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2021, 03:04:55 pm

OMG, you still have that?  :o

I wonder if Chrissi still has Ennis' queer case?  ;D

Oh yeah, I still have that.  I still have all of my old smilies saved in my PB account.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 08, 2021, 11:58:04 am

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2021, 05:14:04 pm

Well, I'm happy to say that's not the reason it's a holiday here. I'm not quite sure why it's a holiday, but as long as I get a day off work I don't care!  ;D (it's called the thirteenth day of xmas, but I have no idea why that is cause for celebration).

Quote from: southendmd on December 07, 2021, 05:29:20 pm

Full Definition of epiphany
1capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ
2: an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being
3a(1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
(2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking
(3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
b: a revealing scene or moment

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 07, 2021, 05:40:11 pm

The night before is Twelfth Night (as in the Shakespeare play), once a time of great revelry that closed out the Christmas season.

The calendar of the Episcopal Church still gives it the tedious name The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.

Hello Sonja, just following up on Paul's and Jeff's posts.   January 6th is called different names.  Some call it The Epiphany, some call it Three Kings Day, and others call it "Little Christmas".  It is the day that the Magi arrived at the Nativity, and presented Jesus with gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.

This day is considered the end of the Christmas season. 

I've talked with people who misunderstand the timing of the season, specifically the song "The 12 Days of Christmas".  They think the 12th day of Christmas is Dec 25th, and the gift giving in the song starts on Dec 13th. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 08, 2021, 12:51:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 07, 2021, 05:29:20 pm

Full Definition of epiphany
1capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ
2: an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being
3a(1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
(2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking
(3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
b: a revealing scene or moment

Well, 3b applies to Jan. 6, 2021, though not in a good way.

Quote from: Sason on December 07, 2021, 05:14:04 pm

Oh that's right. The day those idiots tried to bring down democracy  >:(

Yes. And unfortunately, they don't appear to be done trying.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 08, 2021, 05:52:45 pm

Ok, thanks everyone for enlightening me.

So, according to y'all, this is why I get a day off work:

I find that very appropriate  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 15, 2021, 06:09:48 pm

Thanks for the card, Chuck  :-* :). It arrived today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2021, 12:38:24 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is well! 

I'm on my last "stay-cation" this week.   I've gotten Christmas shopping done, all my cards mailed out, did cleaning around the apartment, did laundry, and tonight I met a friend for dinner, and then the two of us went out driving for over 2 hours, looking at the way houses were decorated for Christmas.

We saw a lot of great houses.......and then, there were the rest.   ;)  :laugh:

I intend to use the next two days making dough for cookies, and then Saturday baking and decorating.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 20, 2021, 07:22:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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5 days until Christmas!

:)


My shopping is basically done, but not all the gifts have arrived yet.  I think there are two left to come, I'm hoping they make it in time.  If they don't, I'll print pics of them and put them into cards to give to the recipients, and will give them out when they arrive.

This weekend was the big cookie baking marathon.  We made 5 different cookies, and today is the day I bring them to the office to share.

I posted them here.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6108.140.html


I think I'm going to hold off on wrapping gifts until Christmas Eve.  I have nothing going on, and the bank closes at 3:00, so that may be a fun way to spend that evening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 23, 2021, 11:11:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Christmas Eve Eve!

:laugh:

Yesterday was a pain in the neck! 

I live on a very small street, and most people assume it's a driveway.   It was full of potholes, and because of the lack of traffic, I assumed we'd never see it repaved.

Well, last week they milled it.  On Tuesday of this week, we received notice that the repave was happening on Wednesday (yesterday).  The street would be closed from 7am to 5pm.   I left for work early, and was off the street by 6:45am.  I worked all day, and then had dinner with mom and dad, so I stayed with them until 6.   I went home, but the paving was not yet complete.  So I drove around for an hour, and looked at all the Christmas displays.  Got home at 7, and the street was still blocked.  The workers still there said the street would be open by 8, so I went back to mom and dad's and stayed for a bit, and got home at 8.   The street was STILL blocked.  I parked on a side street, but it had signs that it was permit parking only, from 1:00am to 5:00am.  I had to call the local police, and give them the make, model and plate for my car, and the address of where it was parked, so that it wouldn't be ticketed.

I woke this morning, the street was STILL blocked.    ::)


When I got home today, I was finally able to get into my parking lot.


I spent today uncluttering the apartment.   It wasn't dirty, but I had been ignoring the rule "a place for everything, and everything in its place".   I had mail, boxes, bags, containers and clothes scattered about.  I couldn't take it any more, so when I got home, I spent time putting everything back where it belonged.   It's not 100%, but about 90%, and I'm feeling better.  ;D

Tomorrow I plan on wrapping gifts.  There's not much to do, so it won't take long.

Family is celebrating Christmas Day, at my brother & sister-in-law's place.   Will be there for lunch, and hanging out for a while.  No plans on Sunday, so that will be a day of rest.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 24, 2021, 11:21:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Christmas Eve is here!

and I'm late today, it's almost Christmas!

:laugh:


the bank closed today at 3:00 this afternoon (instead of 5:00) so I signed out,  did some last minute shopping, had an early dinner, caught up online, wrapped up my gifts, and now I'm spending the evening watching Hallmark Christmas movies, and enjoying the lights on the tree and in the windows.

;D

Tomorrow we'll be leaving for my brother & sister-in-law's place at 1:00 (I'm driving) so I can sleep in and have a leisurely morning, before I have to prep for the visit (shower, shave, and make myself presentable).

I'll be here tomorrow, hope everyone is having a good Christmas Eve!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 25, 2021, 10:23:14 am

Merry Christmas Chuck and all the BetterMostians! I arose early today, with just enough free time to come here and wish you all well. Chuck, it sounds like you have a relaxing Christmas before you. It appears that paving crews are short-handed like everything else.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2021, 01:30:26 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that everyone who celebrated, had a great Christmas yesterday.   For those who celebrate, Happy Boxing Day!


Dinner yesterday at my brother and sister-in-law's place was really nice.  The Yule Log was on the TV, dinner was catered, a lot of good food and drink, presents for everyone, and laughs throughout the day.  As for gifts, I got some bath/shower stuff, new ornaments for the tree, some super hero stuff,  some Christmas themed food and drink, some gift cards.

I also was given gifts cards from the people I work for, and they totaled $500.00!  :o   I already spent $300.00 of it.  Went to Amazon and got some new hand towels to match my new bathroom, new large bath towels to use after showering, and a 12-piece cookware set to replace my old pots and pans.


Today I'm staying at home, doing some laundry and organizing the place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2021, 11:17:25 am

Glad you had a nice Xmas, Chuck.

Congrats on the money! They must be very happt with the service you give them  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2021, 07:57:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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New year is coming up soon!

Merry Christmas to me!   The items I've ordered with the cards I got arrived today.   New bathmat, new towels, and new cookware.


New hand towels and bath towels.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2021, 07:58:10 pm

New bathmat.   Yes, my bathroom still has a "Psycho" theme.    :laugh:


You can click the images to make them bigger.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2021, 07:58:40 pm

new cookware.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 30, 2021, 12:40:50 pm

What a great gift to yourself, friend! I love the big handles and the glass lids. I also love  that your gas stove is so clean. What do you use to clean it? I need to schedule a thorough cleaning of my gas stove after all the holiday cooking.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2021, 04:34:16 pm

Very nice cookware. Do any of the saucepan lids fit any of the frying pans?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2021, 04:54:43 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2021, 07:58:10 pm

New bathmat.   Yes, my bathroom still has a "Psycho" theme.    :laugh:


You can click the images to make them bigger.



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*screams in shock*

*averts eyes*

*faints*

*neighbour calls ambulance*

*ambulance arrives*

*ambulance people scream in shock and faint*

*another ambulance arrives*

*new ambulance people scream in shock and faint*

*and so on*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2021, 04:57:19 pm

Why on earth would anyone want to make it bigger???

Give me a button that makes it smaller!!! Much much smaller!!! Small like this > . <

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 30, 2021, 04:58:42 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 29, 2021, 07:58:40 pm

new cookware.


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Being you, I suppose you're gonna use it to hit someone over the head. Yes?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2021, 08:36:35 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 30, 2021, 12:40:50 pm

What a great gift to yourself, friend! I love the big handles and the glass lids. I also love  that your gas stove is so clean. What do you use to clean it? I need to schedule a thorough cleaning of my gas stove after all the holiday cooking.  :)

Thanks Lee!  I give it a quick cleaning after I cook in case anything has spilled or spattered, once the top has cooled, with some Lysol cleaner in the pump bottle.   I also try to give it a deeper cleaning once a week.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2021, 04:34:16 pm

Very nice cookware. Do any of the saucepan lids fit any of the frying pans?

Yes, the lids fit the pans too.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2021, 08:37:33 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 30, 2021, 04:54:43 pm

*screams in shock*

*averts eyes*

*faints*

*neighbour calls ambulance*

*ambulance arrives*

*ambulance people scream in shock and faint*

*another ambulance arrives*

*new ambulance people scream in shock and faint*

*and so on*

Quote from: Sason on December 30, 2021, 04:57:19 pm

Why on earth would anyone want to make it bigger???

Give me a button that makes it smaller!!! Much much smaller!!! Small like this > . <

 ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2021, 08:37:59 pm

Quote from: Sason on December 30, 2021, 04:58:42 pm

Being you, I suppose you're gonna use it to hit someone over the head. Yes?

c'mon over and find out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 31, 2021, 03:49:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 30, 2021, 08:36:35 pm

Thanks Lee!  I give it a quick cleaning after I cook in case anything has spilled or spattered, once the top has cooled, with some Lysol cleaner in the pump bottle.   I also try to give it a deeper cleaning once a week.

I think you should change the name of your blog from Cellar Scribblings to Cellar Scrubblings   8)

You're scrubbing more than you're scribbling  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2021, 05:17:39 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

How about Cellar Screamings & Scrubbings?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 31, 2021, 05:23:30 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Great suggestion!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2022, 08:15:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone has had a good new year!

I slept in today, and then spent the day relaxing and watching Hallmark Christmas movies. 

I know that there are people who watch them all year, but I don't do that.  I like only seeing them during the holiday season, so after Little Christmas,  I won't watch them any more.  Also, my goal is that everything Christmas related will be packed up again by Little Christmas.

I will need to focus on the "monster" report at work until Wednesday (when it's due) and then I hope things will be quiet for a while.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 02, 2022, 06:34:13 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 01, 2022, 08:15:57 pm

  Also, my goal is that everything Christmas related will be packed up again by Little Christmas.

I've never heard the term 'Little Christmas' but knew right away it must be Epiphany. Epiphany is the traditional end of Christmas season over here, too and also the day to put away all Christmas decoration.
Not for me however, I start putting away Christmas decoration sometimes after Epiphany and stretch it out till the end of January. I love my extra lights way too much :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 02, 2022, 12:19:01 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 02, 2022, 06:34:13 am

I've never heard the term 'Little Christmas' but knew right away it must be Epiphany. Epiphany is the traditional end of Christmas season over here, too and also the day to put away all Christmas decoration.   Not for me however, I start putting away Christmas decoration sometimes after Epiphany and stretch it out till the end of January. I love my extra lights way too much :laugh:

Hiya Chrissi, over here, Epiphany is sometimes known as "Three Kings Day" or "Little Christmas".   This year it's Thursday, so I may keep the stuff up until the weekend after, and use that weekend to take it all down.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 02, 2022, 12:50:43 pm

Here in Denver the tradition is to keep your Christmas decorations and lights going until the end of the annual Stock Show and Rodeo. This year it ends on January 23.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on January 03, 2022, 01:09:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 02, 2022, 12:19:01 pm

Hiya Chrissi, over here, Epiphany is sometimes known as "Three Kings Day" or "Little Christmas".   This year it's Thursday, so I may keep the stuff up until the weekend after, and use that weekend to take it all down.

In German it's called "Heilige Drei K?nige" = three holy kings, but sometimes we also shorten it to Dreik?nigstag = Three Kings Day.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 02, 2022, 12:50:43 pm

Here in Denver the tradition is to keep your Christmas decorations and lights going until the end of the annual Stock Show and Rodeo. This year it ends on January 23.

I like that, fits with my schedule ;D O0
Now I can tell people I stick to the Denver tradition :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2022, 02:24:15 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 03, 2022, 01:09:24 pm

Now I can tell people I stick to the Denver tradition :laugh:

And they'll look at you suspiciously and say, "Was ist?"  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 03, 2022, 08:09:21 pm

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 02, 2022, 06:34:13 am

Not for me however, I start putting away Christmas decoration sometimes after Epiphany and stretch it out till the end of January. I love my extra lights way too much :laugh:

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 02, 2022, 12:50:43 pm

Here in Denver the tradition is to keep your Christmas decorations and lights going until the end of the annual Stock Show and Rodeo. This year it ends on January 23.

My tradition has been to buy trees a week or so before Christmas -- so close that last year I got a big Frasier Fir for free because they were shutting down the lot. But then I leave it up at least through January. A Minnesota winter needs as many cheery lights as it can get!

I didn't get a tree this year. My building doesn't allow them and I don't like artificial ones, so I was either going to get a real, life one like a Norfolk Island pine or smuggle in a small real but dead one. Or possibly look for one of those vintate shiny metal ones, which I do like. However, my apartment was still a mess with my son's stuff and then people got COVID and ...

Next year, hopefully. Next year I'll put lights on my balcony, too, the way I used to put lights on the tree and bushes in front of my house.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 03, 2022, 09:45:18 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 03, 2022, 08:09:21 pm

My tradition has been to buy trees a week or so before Christmas -- so close that last year I got a big Frasier Fir for free because they were shutting down the lot. But then I leave it up at least through January. A Minnesota winter needs as many cheery lights as it can get!

I didn't get a tree this year. My building doesn't allow them and I don't like artificial ones, so I was either going to get a real, life one like a Norfolk Island pine or smuggle in a small real but dead one. Or possibly look for one of those vintate shiny metal ones, which I do like. However, my apartment was still a mess with my son's stuff and then people got COVID and ...

Next year, hopefully. Next year I'll put lights on my balcony, too, the way I used to put lights on the tree and bushes in front of my house.

Nowadays they make shiny trees you can use lights on. I have a 2-ft. tree that actually came with lights on it.

I was shocked to discover that I apparently have had it for ten years already. I found a photo of it in a box of prints labeled "Christmas 2011."  (   :o  )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 05, 2022, 01:08:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

I have slayed the Monster, and the report is now done with for another month.  ;D

My intent was to work at the office today.  When I woke, it was dry outside.  I took my shower, got dressed, had breakfast, got online for a bit, and then went to leave for work at about 7am.  Much to my surprise, the weather took a turn and we had freezing rain. 

I warmed up the car and cleaned the windows, and then decided to work from mom and dad's place (a 5 minute drive with no hills) rather than a long slow drive to my office with a few different hills.

On the way, the radio was saying that a few major roads were treacherous and advising people to stay home.

So far, the day has been quiet, I'm always thankful when that happens.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 05, 2022, 01:49:57 pm

It's great that we have options now!

I was thinking back to winter days when it took 3 hours to get to the office. And 3 hours to get home!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2022, 10:40:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

We are under a weather emergency here in NJ.  They are predicting 3 - 6 inches of snow overnight into tomorrow.   

I will be working from the apartment instead of the office or my mom and dad's place.  This works for me, as I can use down time to take down the Christmas stuff.   Today is typically the last day to have them up, with it being "Little Christmas" or The Epiphany.   I have the lights turned on as I type this, for one last night of enjoyment.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 06, 2022, 10:58:30 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 05, 2022, 01:49:57 pm

It's great that we have options now!

I was thinking back to winter days when it took 3 hours to get to the office. And 3 hours to get home!

So on top of a 40-hour week you were commuting 30? Wow!

My commute (plus parking in a ramp, walking a few blocks to the building, going up the elevator etc.) was an hour round trip. SO glad not to have to do that these days! Especially when today's high was 1 degree F. I SO hated going back into the parking ramp after work in the freezing pitch dark.

Today I had to leave the building and arrive to a school, about 40 minutes each way. Freezing but sunny, my car heats up nicely, so the drive wasn't bad.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2022, 09:44:40 am

Quote from: serious crayons on January 06, 2022, 10:58:30 pm

Today I had to leave the building and arrive to a school, about 40 minutes each way.

I understand this is becoming common usage--the language evolves and all that, so, please, let's not go there again--but whenever this comes across my desk, I edit it to "in" or "at," as seems appropriate. Same deal with "arrival to"; I see that fairly often.

I'm classifying this with using an apostrophe to make something plural. I see that, too. Just yesterday, I saw it in an article attributed to CNN. In this case it was a proper name, "the Sutherland's."  >:(

In my work, if the editors don't like it, they can change it back. (I used plural here because almost but not all the editors are cis-female.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 08, 2022, 05:47:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 07, 2022, 09:44:40 am

I understand this is becoming common usage--the language evolves and all that, so, please, let's not go there again--but whenever this comes across my desk, I edit it to "in" or "at," as seems appropriate. Same deal with "arrival to"; I see that fairly often.

Oh no, you could feel free to edit mine! It was a mistake -- I would say "arrive at" as well. I must have reworded the sentence and forgot to change it; maybe I started with "drive to."

I'm not sure I've come across "arrive to" myself, even as common usage. And while I am often a proponent of letting language evolve with common usage, I have my own b?tes noires about common usage, such as the use of literally to describe something that's not literal but figurative.

Except maybe as in, "I leave work, go home and arrive to find the house a mess."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2022, 06:23:43 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 08, 2022, 05:47:20 pm

Oh no, you could feel free to edit mine! It was a mistake -- I would say "arrive at" as well. I must have reworded the sentence and forgot to change it; maybe I started with "drive to."

I'm not sure I've come across "arrive to" myself, even as common usage. And while I am often a proponent of letting language evolve with common usage, I have my own b?tes noires about common usage, such as the use of literally to describe something that's not literal but figurative.

Except maybe as in, "I leave work, go home and arrive to find the house a mess."

I see a lot of "arrival to" at work, as in "arrival to the emergency department."

I found something on line about using arrive in a sentence, but unfortunately the link is on my work laptop, so I can't post it here right now. I do remember, however, that "arrive to find the house a mess" is perfectly OK because in this case arrive doesn't refer to a place.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2022, 07:02:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

I worked from home on Friday, in my apartment rather than my parents' place.  We didn't get the full 6 inches.  I believe we got more about 4.  It was light and fluffy, very easy to clean off car and surrounding area.

One benefit of working at the apartment was that I was able to get all of the Christmas stuff taken down and packed away.  I was done with that by 3:00 or so on Friday, so I was able to relax this weekend, since everything is done.

Laundry day tomorrow, while I'm at mom and dad's place.

Other than that, not much is going on.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 08, 2022, 09:40:16 pm

Too bad. To get six inches is a good thing. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2022, 10:44:42 pm

;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2022, 10:30:49 am

 ::)

As I was shoveling off the entryway yesterday I had a question. The snow, which had fallen light and fluffy last week, had turned to slush, and was heavy to clear off. But shouldn't it have weighed the same as it did when it was fresh fallen? How does snow get heavier when it turns to water?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 09, 2022, 03:20:24 pm

Because the wetter it is, the denser it is and the more you get on the shovel each time.
When it's light and fluffy it's mixed in with more air.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2022, 04:13:01 pm

Oh, that makes sense, thank you! You sound like you're very familiar with snow!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 09, 2022, 05:31:44 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 13, 2022, 06:15:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm picking up my grocery order tonight instead of tomorrow.   I usually do grocery pick-ups on Friday, as that's the day I get paid.  However, the original weather forecast for tomorrow was snow, so I opted to get it a day earlier.

Now, snow isn't coming until "maybe" Monday.  We'll see.

Either way, the grocery shopping will be done, and I won't need to worry about it.


An email went around at work today that due to Covid numbers going up, we should only be going to the office when necessary, and while there, always wearing a mask.  So it looks like my schedule of going in twice a week is now done, and I'm working from home pretty much all the time, unless needed.

Coincidentally, it looks like I'm needed there tomorrow, so I'll start the day at home, leave to go to the office at 11 or so, and then go home when done with what I need to do, which shouldn't take too long.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 13, 2022, 06:44:04 pm

The virus news is quite depressing, isn't it. Be safe, friend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 21, 2022, 07:49:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!  ;D

This weekend I have no plans whatsoever.   ;D   Last weekend I had lunch with friends and then hanging out and catching up, and then on Sunday was a family gathering and lunch for my birthday, so I had plans each day.  Looking forward to nothing this weekend.

How are you all doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 03, 2022, 11:06:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello everyone!    Where y'at?


This week has been very busy and crazy, work-wise!   It finally slowed down about 1:00 this afternoon, but every other day this week was none stop from sign on to sign off.

I am very thankful for tomorrow being Friday.


However, it was all made ok this afternoon, when I had my annual review.   It went really well, and I will be getting a $2.00 an hour raise, and I'm getting a very generous bonus!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2022, 11:19:19 pm

No comment on the skating in the Olympics?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 04, 2022, 11:57:15 am

Congtrats Chuck!

I'm sure it's well deserved.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2022, 12:28:20 pm

Congratulations, Chuck!

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 21, 2022, 07:49:21 am

Looking forward to nothing this weekend.

Leisurely weekends are such a rarity for me. I treasure them. I envy you yours. But it's a self-imposed thing so I can't complain too much about being busy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 01:27:52 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 03, 2022, 11:06:10 pm

I will be getting a $2.00 an hour raise, and I'm getting a very generous bonus!

That's fantastic, Chuck! Especially with inflation on the rise. My union asked for a 5% raise to keep up with inflation and the company refused. Which isn't surprising. But negotiations for the next three year contract begin this summer, and I imagine they'll be intense. To be fair, the company was doing pretty well last year -- advertising revenue was dwindling but subscriptions were soaring with all the news. Now people are sick of COVID, George Floyd's death and subsequent unrest are receding into the past, subscriptions have not been rising at the same rate. So while the paper is doing much better than others its size, it's struggling again.

However, the police her just shot another Black man, 22 years old, a couple of days ago. They burst into his apartment on a "no knock warrant," meaning 3-4 cops barged in yelling. The guy was sleeping on the couch under a blanket. His hand came out of the blanket holding a gun -- not something I would do but not especially surprising for a guy living in a rough neighborhood, woken from a sound sleep by a bunch of strangers in the home yelling. The police immediately shot him. They just released the horrifying bodycam footage.

So there could be more unrest. There's a protest Saturday afternoon -- hope it stays peaceful. Could get more people reading the paper, but not a good way to accomplish that obviously.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 02:03:58 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2022, 12:28:20 pm

Leisurely weekends are such a rarity for me. I treasure them. I envy you yours. But it's a self-imposed thing so I can't complain too much about being busy.

I'm in between. I always have a ton of things I should do and feel guilty for not getting them done quickly enough.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 02:25:58 pm

Oh, also re the police shooting: the guy they shot was not the person they came to arrest AND he had a permit to carry a gun AND although it's hard for me to see on the video, but apparently his finger is straight out -- not even on the gun's trigger.

The bodycam video isn't *quite* as horrifying as George Floyd because it doesn't go on for nine minutes during which time people were begging the cop to get off him so he can breathe, etc. This is only a matter of seconds. I understand that police have to make instant decisions at times. But the setup -- bursting in shouting, no notice or knocking -- is fundamentally flawed. This is likely to lead to big protests, understandably, though hopefully without the fires, looting and property damage of two years ago (much of that perpetrated by opportunists rather than legit BLM protesters).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2022, 11:14:32 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 02:03:58 pm

I'm in between. I always have a ton of things I should do and feel guilty for not getting them done quickly enough.

Same here. Or not getting them done at all.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2022, 01:40:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hello everyone!

Is anyone else watching the Olympics?

Now that I'm working from home, I'm hoping that I can watch the events during the day while working.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 05, 2022, 01:56:43 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 03, 2022, 11:19:19 pm

No comment on the skating in the Olympics?  ???

I had no idea that the events had started yet.    :laugh:   I saw the opening ceremonies scheduled, but I didn't realize some of the events were starting before the ceremonies.

I have the schedule now, so I'll be able to watch.   I did use YouTube and other resources to see what I missed.

Quote from: Sason on February 04, 2022, 11:57:15 am

Congtrats Chuck!

I'm sure it's well deserved.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2022, 12:28:20 pm

Congratulations, Chuck!

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 01:27:52 pm

That's fantastic, Chuck!

Thank you!   I'm pretty excited about it!  It's good to be appreciated, and it makes recent stresses at work, worth it.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2022, 12:28:20 pm

Leisurely weekends are such a rarity for me. I treasure them. I envy you yours. But it's a self-imposed thing so I can't complain too much about being busy.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 02:03:58 pm

I'm in between. I always have a ton of things I should do and feel guilty for not getting them done quickly enough.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 04, 2022, 11:14:32 pm

Same here. Or not getting them done at all.  :(

Sometimes, you have to let things slide, just for your metal wellness.  I'm sure that if I looked around realistically, I could make a list of what needs to be done.  But this weekend will be a relaxing one, and I'll get other chores done next weekend.

 ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 01:27:52 pm

That's fantastic, Chuck! Especially with inflation on the rise. My union asked for a 5% raise to keep up with inflation and the company refused. Which isn't surprising. But negotiations for the next three year contract begin this summer, and I imagine they'll be intense. To be fair, the company was doing pretty well last year -- advertising revenue was dwindling but subscriptions were soaring with all the news. Now people are sick of COVID, George Floyd's death and subsequent unrest are receding into the past, subscriptions have not been rising at the same rate. So while the paper is doing much better than others its size, it's struggling again.

However, the police her just shot another Black man, 22 years old, a couple of days ago. They burst into his apartment on a "no knock warrant," meaning 3-4 cops barged in yelling. The guy was sleeping on the couch under a blanket. His hand came out of the blanket holding a gun -- not something I would do but not especially surprising for a guy living in a rough neighborhood, woken from a sound sleep by a bunch of strangers in the home yelling. The police immediately shot him. They just released the horrifying bodycam footage.

So there could be more unrest. There's a protest Saturday afternoon -- hope it stays peaceful. Could get more people reading the paper, but not a good way to accomplish that obviously.

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2022, 02:25:58 pm

Oh, also re the police shooting: the guy they shot was not the person they came to arrest AND he had a permit to carry a gun AND although it's hard for me to see on the video, but apparently his finger is straight out -- not even on the gun's trigger.

The bodycam video isn't *quite* as horrifying as George Floyd because it doesn't go on for nine minutes during which time people were begging the cop to get off him so he can breathe, etc. This is only a matter of seconds. I understand that police have to make instant decisions at times. But the setup -- bursting in shouting, no notice or knocking -- is fundamentally flawed. This is likely to lead to big protests, understandably, though hopefully without the fires, looting and property damage of two years ago (much of that perpetrated by opportunists rather than legit BLM protesters).

Og God, we don't need any more unrest.  We've had enough recently to last into the next century.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on February 05, 2022, 02:14:24 pm

Congrats on the raise and bonus! :)



Yesterday I learned that we won't get the bonus we had thought we'd get. :(
I work in the public sector and news was public sector gets a Covid bonus. Well, others do get it. But we're municipal, not state or nation level. That was in the small print of the contract our union was able to make. Of course the union celebrated their achievement, but failed to announce the small print. Bummer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 05, 2022, 02:27:25 pm

Sorry about that, Chrissi  >:(. Real bummer.

And quite disingenuously handled by your union, I'd say.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 13, 2022, 04:51:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What ya all up to?   Are  you all going to watch the Super Bowl?

I'm sticking with the Olympics.  :laugh:


Woke to snow today, which was nice.   Nothing major, maybe an inch at most, and the streets stayed clear and easy to drive on.  It's been flurrying almost all day, so it's been pretty to watch.   

Yesterday was my brother Chris' birthday, and today is my parents' 57th wedding anniversary.  I spent some time with them today, but we're celebrating next week, when the family can get together.   Next weekend is a three-day weekend, with the bank being closed for Presidents' Day.

Everyone seemed to have plans for Valentine's Day this weekend.  I opted to stay home, but I went out and made myself a nice meal (meatloaf, something I haven't had in a long time) and a cupcake for dessert.

What's going on in everyone else's lives?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 14, 2022, 03:53:48 pm

Chuck, what's the name of that really amazing male figure skater everybody's talking about? I want to find video.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 14, 2022, 04:37:26 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 14, 2022, 03:53:48 pm

Chuck, what's the name of that really amazing male figure skater everybody's talking about? I want to find video.

Are you thinking of Nathan Chen?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 14, 2022, 08:14:42 pm

Jeff is right, his name is Nathan Chen, he won the gold medal just a few days ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 15, 2022, 12:26:29 pm

Thanks! I'll look him up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 18, 2022, 09:46:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!

I hope everyone has some good stuff going on for the weekend!

I'll be at mom and dad's place on Sunday, celebrating their wedding anniversary, and my brother's birthday.  We're ordering dinner from a local restaurant, and just hanging out and catching up.

I got my bonus yesterday!

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I plan on using some of it on Monday, taking advantage of the President's Day sale to buy a new bed.  I have the same one I had before I moved into my place, and it's time for a replacement.  The frame I have is just a metal frame, with no headboard.  So I want a sturdier frame, headboard, and then get a new box spring and mattress. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 18, 2022, 11:56:52 pm

We found out today about our profit sharing payout, which I guess is a union plant's version of bonus. So yay for that!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 19, 2022, 10:48:02 am

Yay for you both! Chuck, I've been thinking about getting a new mattress myself. Is it necessary to get new box springs too? Do they wear out?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 19, 2022, 04:38:20 pm

I'm sure it's not always necessary, but mine is worn, so it's needed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2022, 09:30:58 pm

Aren't they usually sold as a pair, box spring and mattress?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2022, 04:24:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Relaxed a bit on Saturday, did laundry and celebrated Chris' birthday and mom and dad's wedding anniversary on Sunday, and then slept in Monday, and ordered the new bed!  ;D

I got a Beautyrest, and the head or feet can be raised.  Got a thick, firm mattress, and a new headboard, and it's set to be delivered on March 12th.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2022, 04:25:42 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 19, 2022, 09:30:58 pm

Aren't they usually sold as a pair, box spring and mattress?  ???

generally, yes, but you can buy them separately.  Because this bed can raise the head or feet, there is no box spring.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 22, 2022, 04:52:23 pm

But you're already good looking, you don't need no beautyrest!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 22, 2022, 11:50:21 pm

You're so cute when you lie!  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 23, 2022, 04:41:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 22, 2022, 11:50:21 pm

You're so cute when you lie!  ;)  :laugh:

No lie!  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2022, 05:12:20 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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This week felt like it was soooo long, but it was only 4 work days!

We had some winter weather on Friday morning.  It seemed to start as snow during the night, and then changed over to freezing rain.   Had to get out and scrape the ice off the car. 

My new headboard arrived on Friday, and was waiting for me inside the building entrance when I got home.  It was easy enough to carry up the stairs.

Mom has guests coming over on Sunday, so no lunch visit or laundry for me that day.  I did my clothes when I worked on Friday, and the only thing I needed to do this weekend was get the groceries, which I did 3 hours ago, so now all obligations are done for me, and I can relax.

I'm avoiding wallowing in the news.   I'm aware of what is going on, but if I keep watching/listening, I'll get depressed, so I'm limiting my exposure to it.  I know what's going on, and sending prayers and love to the Ukrainian people.

I took out my St. Patrick's Day stuff out, but I haven't put it up yet.  I'll wait until March actually gets here for that.

What's everyone else up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 06, 2022, 02:26:45 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What's shakin' everyone?


I ordered a bunch of stuff online for a bedroom makeover.  Since the new bed arrives on Saturday (12th), I figured I may as well get the whole room redone.

::)

I ordered a "bed in a bag" which contains 2 new sets of sheets, a comforter, a decorative pillow, and two shams.  I also ordered some new curtains to match the new stuff.

I also decided that I'm going to rearrange the room, moving all the cels to another wall, and changing where the bed is positioned.  It's going to be a bit of work.

To try and give you an idea, if you stand in the door of my bedroom, to your left is a small dresser, almost butted up against the bed, and then the closet, with only about a foot of free space between the bed and the closet.  The far wall you would be facing has two windows, and my dressers, and the wall on your immediate right has all the animation cels hanging on it.

what I think would be better would be to move the headboard of the bed against the wall where the cels are, so when you look into the room, you are facing the side of the bed.  All the cels would be moved to the wall where the headboard would be, if I had one.

Also, I'm going to have to spend Friday night moving furniture.   The delivery guys will be bringing my new bed up and installing it, and then removing the old mattress and box spring, so I'll want to make a clear path for them to bring the stuff up.   So I'll be spending my Saturday moving furniture back into place, and rehanging the cels.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 06, 2022, 09:43:26 pm

That's exciting! I was kind of forced into a bedroom makeover last fall.  My bedroom got flooded so I had to remove most of the furniture to peel back the carpet and set up big fans and a dehumidifier. All turned out well...it was like a major carpet cleaning job. When it came time to put the furniture back in, I decided to put my bed in a different place so I would have room for a sewing table in the corner. It was actually so fun to rearrange things and I enjoy my bedroom much more.

Before, stuff was piled here and there with no thought put into it. Now, I've made an effort to remove extraneous stuff so I can enjoy a calm organized environment for sleeping. I thought it would be a lot of work to remove the various parts of the bed, but if you use leverage and can slide on a carpet, it's not difficult.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 07, 2022, 01:47:30 pm

There's tons of feng shui advice about bedroom arrangement online if that's of any interest.

Personally, my highest priority is having the head of the bed closest to an open-able window. Not that it would be open right now, but I tend to keep it at least cracked April through September at least.

The bedroom issue I wish I could solve is, what to do with clothes I've worn just once or briefly, so they're too clean for the washing machine but too dirty (in the sense that they've been worn) for the closet? I have a chair in my room and these items end up on it. I try to keep them neat at first but they get messy. Anyone have a good solution for this?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2022, 04:07:25 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Monday!  Not!


So, today was a busy day!   I started with a dentist appointment at 10:00.  I was dealing with the toot I had extracted, today I got fitted for the bridge.  Mouth is throbbing slightly, but otherwise, no major pain.

After that, I had to get to the post office, and then get some other chores done. 

Came back home for a quick lunch (some Ramen noodles - they're soft LOL) and then off to H & R Block to get the taxes done.   This became part of "the Lord giveth & the Lord taketh away".  I got a refund, which I earmarked to use for my yearly car insurance.  Got home, and by chance, the new insurance bill was waiting in the mailbox.

::)

Now I'm relaxing and catching up around the 'net.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 07, 2022, 04:12:34 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 06, 2022, 09:43:26 pm

That's exciting! I was kind of forced into a bedroom makeover last fall.  My bedroom got flooded so I had to remove most of the furniture to peel back the carpet and set up big fans and a dehumidifier. All turned out well...it was like a major carpet cleaning job. When it came time to put the furniture back in, I decided to put my bed in a different place so I would have room for a sewing table in the corner. It was actually so fun to rearrange things and I enjoy my bedroom much more.

Before, stuff was piled here and there with no thought put into it. Now, I've made an effort to remove extraneous stuff so I can enjoy a calm organized environment for sleeping. I thought it would be a lot of work to remove the various parts of the bed, but if you use leverage and can slide on a carpet, it's not difficult.

Quote from: serious crayons on March 07, 2022, 01:47:30 pm

There's tons of feng shui advice about bedroom arrangement online if that's of any interest.

Personally, my highest priority is having the head of the bed closest to an open-able window. Not that it would be open right now, but I tend to keep it at least cracked April through September at least.

The bedroom issue I wish I could solve is, what to do with clothes I've worn just once or briefly, so they're too clean for the washing machine but too dirty (in the sense that they've been worn) for the closet? I have a chair in my room and these items end up on it. I try to keep them neat at first but they get messy. Anyone have a good solution for this?

Oh, a flood in the bedroom, that must've been awful.   I would not be a happy camper if I had to deal with that.

Not worried about feng shui for the room, but I will NOT have my bed near the window.   Insects are attracted to light, and if any of those hornets/yellow jackets manage to get them, I don't want them to be buzzing around my head.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 07, 2022, 05:28:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 07, 2022, 04:12:34 pm

Not worried about feng shui for the room, but I will NOT have my bed near the window.   Insects are attracted to light, and if any of those hornets/yellow jackets manage to get them, I don't want them to be buzzing around my head.

Don't you have screens? Or is that just a thing in Minnesota, where mosquitoes are practically the state bird?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 07, 2022, 05:43:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 07, 2022, 01:47:30 pm

The bedroom issue I wish I could solve is, what to do with clothes I've worn just once or briefly, so they're too clean for the washing machine but too dirty (in the sense that they've been worn) for the closet? I have a chair in my room and these items end up on it. I try to keep them neat at first but they get messy. Anyone have a good solution for this?

I have some hooks that go over the closet door where I hang clothes that are "in transition" like that. My kids don't hang clothes in a closet in their houses. They have racks to hang clothes on. They say closets take up too much room.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 07, 2022, 06:47:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 07, 2022, 01:47:30 pm

The bedroom issue I wish I could solve is, what to do with clothes I've worn just once or briefly, so they're too clean for the washing machine but too dirty (in the sense that they've been worn) for the closet? I have a chair in my room and these items end up on it. I try to keep them neat at first but they get messy. Anyone have a good solution for this?

I have a system. When I launder shirts, I hang the clean ones in the closet with the collars buttoned. I have an area on the clothes rod that's separated off by some heavy plastic hangers. Once I've worn a shirt, it goes back on its hanger, placed between the big plastic hangers with the collar unbuttoned. I'll wear it a few times, then leave it hanging until the next time I have enough shirts for a laundry load of them.

Trousers have their own clothes bar on the other side of the closet. When I've decided that I've worn a pair long enough that they should be laundered, I turn them inside out. I have a very small washing machine and dryer, so 2-3 pairs of trousers make a wash load.

I have two small wash baskets that sit on the floor underneath the shirts. One is for "whites," like tee shirts and handkerchiefs, and the other is for "darks," like dark tee shirts, dark socks, and so forth. When each basket is full, I launder its contents.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 08, 2022, 04:00:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 07, 2022, 05:28:50 pm

Don't you have screens? Or is that just a thing in Minnesota, where mosquitoes are practically the state bird?

I need to clarify.

The one drawback to the building I live in that apparently, hornets are able to find their way into the attic space through the eaves or soffit.  They will make a nest.   The units have central air, so the vents for the units (hidden behind louver doors) go into the attic space. 

The hornets, flying around, will fly through the holes made for the vents, into the space where the AC unit is, and crawl through the louvers into my apartment.

If this happens at night, they stay in the dark with me, however, once daylight comes, they fly to the nearest window trying to get out.  Usually it's a living room window, but once or twice, it's been the bedroom window, and I don't want then buzzing around my head.


I have gone out and purchased screens, and put them over the doors, on the side facing the AC unit, and put packing tape around the gaps in the door, and a rolled up cloth at the bottom of the door.  This seems to keep them at bay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 09, 2022, 12:18:16 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 08, 2022, 04:00:29 pm

I need to clarify.

The one drawback to the building I live in that apparently, hornets are able to find their way into the attic space through the eaves or soffit.  They will make a nest.   The units have central air, so the vents for the units (hidden behind louver doors) go into the attic space. 

The hornets, flying around, will fly through the holes made for the vents, into the space where the AC unit is, and crawl through the louvers into my apartment.

If this happens at night, they stay in the dark with me, however, once daylight comes, they fly to the nearest window trying to get out.  Usually it's a living room window, but once or twice, it's been the bedroom window, and I don't want then buzzing around my head.


I have gone out and purchased screens, and put them over the doors, on the side facing the AC unit, and put packing tape around the gaps in the door, and a rolled up cloth at the bottom of the door.  This seems to keep them at bay.

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2022, 10:27:57 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day!

;D


Hope everyone is doing well!

The new bed arrived over the weekend, very comfy, but it's taking some getting used to.   :laugh:

It's higher than my original bed, and the mattress is much thicker, but I'm getting used to it, and sleeping well.

I also took down all the cels on my wall, to rearrange them into a different pattern.  I was also able to find 3 frames that will better fit three of the panoramic shots that I have.  The frames are about 6 inches too long, and 2 inches too wide, so they are using up excess space on the wall, so that will help tighten it up.

One of the women I work for at the bank resigned, and Friday was her last day.  She was easy to get along with, and we made each other laugh, so it was a good working relationship.  I will miss her.

Tuesday of next week I'll be back at the dentist's office, getting the permanent bridge placed in my mouth.   

Been hearing stories about delays for tax refunds, not in my case.  I filed on March 7th, and the refund posted to my account this week.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2022, 10:41:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Greetings on this stormy Saturday night!

Today I finished the bedroom.   The curtains I ordered arrived, I was able to go out today and get the new curtain rod I needed.  I also got the new 3M Command strips, so I could re-hang the cels, and the three new frames I ordered for the panoramic ones came on Friday.



This was the original bed, over 10 years old.   Not sure how old the comforter and pillows were.  No headboard.


Note how close it is to the closet.  I was able to open the doors, but I couldn't fit a vacuum down there easily to clean.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2022, 10:42:09 pm

New bed with headboard, and new bedding.


this bed is narrower.  I tend to sleep in the fetal position, and don't splay my arms and legs out, so this bed works for me.

Mattress is much thicker, and I can now easily open the closet doors, and get the vacuum up the side of the bed to clean.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2022, 10:42:47 pm

Curtains and valance.   Each of them matched the prior bedding, but they didn't match each other.

 :laugh:


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2022, 10:43:20 pm

New curtains and valance.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2022, 10:44:02 pm

My collection of animation cels and memorabilia from The Super Friends.


My original plan was to get new frames for the cels of Superman and Wonder Woman, at the top of the picture.  As you can see, their frames are different from all the other cels.  However, I was not able to find cels that matched the others I already had.

The main issue was the panoramic images down the center.  You can see one canvas that has a dark grey background.  Underneath that are three more images, that have a lot of white space.  Those images are actually the same size of the grey canvas, but I could not find frames to fit them, so a lot of space was wasted.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 19, 2022, 10:44:39 pm

The newly arranged cels.

I was able to find new frames that actually fit the three panoramic shots, so I got the frames and got rid of the oversized ones.   I also reorganized the cels and I like this layout better.

Not the most neatly hung, but I think it looks better than before.   They are all hung using those 3M command strips, so there are no holes in the wall.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 19, 2022, 11:36:48 pm

Oh, that is much better! The symmetry and coordination make it much easier for the brain to take in and categorize!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on March 20, 2022, 05:33:35 am

What Katy said.
I like both the new arrangement of the cels and the new bedroom color better. Fifty shades of blue ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 21, 2022, 05:06:10 pm

Very nice new bed and curtains, Chuck!

And the cels look good too!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 27, 2022, 08:09:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone has had a good weekend!

This week was a tiring one for me, the World Figure Skating Championships took place.  They were held in France, so there was a time difference.  I'm a member of a forum for Figure Skating fans, we chat together during competitions, so was getting up about 5ish, and streaming the events on my phone through Peacock, and chatting while the events were happening.

Saturday was a family dinner for my brother, for his birthday.   It was actually the 5th, but due to scheduling issues, we weren't able to get together until yesterday.

We got word that in April we're going back to a 'hybrid' situation at work,  so I'll be going back to the office 2 days a week.  Not sure when we'll be going back full time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 30, 2022, 07:06:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day, y'all!

 ;D


How is everyone doing?

Been a busy week with work, but I've managed to stay on top of everything, so I'm happy about that!  ;D

Went to the office on Tuesday, it was good to see the coworkers who showed up.   

Things are pretty much the same on this end, I guess that's a good thing.  ;D

What's new with you all?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 09, 2022, 12:09:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend to you all!

:)

Yesterday (Friday) was pay day, and it was the first paycheck that reflected my raise.  I wasn't expecting to see what I saw.  I got just over $150.00 more than before.  ;D

One of my friends is having an outdoor gathering tomorrow.   It will be sunny, but on the cool side.   Since I'm not a fan of the heat, that suits me just fine.  This also meant that I would  not be home for laundry, so I had to do the laundry yesterday while working.

One of the guys I work for will be on vacation next week, so I'm hoping that means a quiet week for me.  This guy is nice, but he's 'needy', always asking me for stuff that he can do himself.

Haven't made any plans for Easter yet,  not sure what will be happening.  My niece, grand-nephew, and his dad will be meeting family out-of-state, so we may postpone Easter until the following week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 09, 2022, 04:40:11 pm

Is that 150 dollars per two weeks?

That's wonderful!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 10, 2022, 10:41:56 am

Quote from: Sason on April 09, 2022, 04:40:11 pm

Is that 150 dollars per two weeks?

That's wonderful!!!

Hello Sonja.  Yes, $150.00 every two weeks, so $300.00 a month.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 10, 2022, 02:12:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2022, 10:41:56 am

Hello Sonja.  Yes, $150.00 every two weeks, so $300.00 a month.  ;D

I'm thinking about buying a new used car, and if I finance the one I have in mind I'd have payments of $300 a month, so feel free to just forward it to me.  :laugh: :laugh:

Normally I wouldn't splurge on a car (2015 Civic) but my son faced a tragedy and I feel like I want to help him out. He has a scooter but had been using my car during winter months. He looked for weeks if not months to buy his own car -- as you've probably heard, it's a terrible time to buy, and he kept finding cars only to have owners ghost him or whatever. So he finally found one -- a 2005 Acura with 180,000 miles for $4,000. So not a fantastic car or anything, but had such a nice looking, unblemished exterior it practically looked new. He seemed proud of it. Then a month later he comes out of his girlfriend's  apartment in the morning to find someone has hit and run it -- bashed in the side, knocked the wheel out of alignment, tore off the rearview mirror. Estimates to fix were $4-5,000 for the mechanical AND $5-7,000 for the body. So it's totaled. And he didn't have comprehensive, so he's out $4,000. His dad and I, feeling sorry for him, wanted to help him out.

Which is why I'm thinking I might buy the Civic and give my son my own so-so 2013 Ford Focus, 110,000 mi. I bought THAT one for $4,000, but through a relative so it was actually worth $5-7,000. If I buy a different car, Mike will either give me money upfront (which he was going to give Cy for repairs or different car of his own), or keep paying me the amount he's been paying me because his career was so advantaged by my taking care of home and kid stuff forf 15 years. He was considering cutting way back on that. But the current amount he's paying me happens to be about a $20 less than what my monthly payments would be for the car if I put $2,000 down. And I'm hoping for a substantial tax refund but haven't heard from my tax guy yet (I gave him my docs just a week or so ago). So if I my taxes are anywhere near my down payment and I finance the rest, it's almost a free car!

Just checked my credit score on my bank site. (I'm doing all the math!) If I took out the auto loan above, my credit score would go down a few points but still be well into excellent! And I don't plan to borrow anything more in the near future (knocks on wood).

BTW, I didn't even consider any other cars besides a Honda Civic. I had one before, I know they're consistently rated one of or the best cars by Consumer Reports et all, and this one got great scores and comments on the Kelly Blue Book site.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2022, 03:32:59 pm

Wow, you've really thought this out, Kathryn! Hope it works out as planned!

My Easter celebrations are up in the air too. Family is still kind of tired from the holidays.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 10, 2022, 03:41:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 10, 2022, 10:41:56 am

Hello Sonja.  Yes, $150.00 every two weeks, so $300.00 a month.  ;D

I've never ever had that big a raise! Must feel really nice! Congrats!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 10, 2022, 10:12:14 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2022, 03:32:59 pm

Wow, you've really thought this out, Kathryn! Hope it works out as planned!

I haven't bought an "expensive" car since I bought a three-year-old Mazda for $14k in 2012. I bought my kids a couple of older $8,000 cars (not at the same time -- one conked out so I replaced it with another, which lasted a little longer but eventually conked out, too) because they needed to get to sports practices and things and I was working so couldn't drive them.

But this one -- I need to be frugal right now, so I had to do all the math.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2022, 05:27:06 pm

(Yay!  ;D )

Chuck, I'm surprised you haven't had anything to say about the passing of Bobby Rydell. You always seem to have so much music news.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2022, 09:45:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend to you all!

What's new and exciting with you all?

Not much over here.  I managed to get my laundry done today while I worked from home, I don't do grocery shopping this weekend, and I was able to get all the stuff I wanted for Trenton's Easter basekt, so everything is done and that means I can spend the weekend relaxing.   That's always a plus!

Will see my immediate family for lunch on Sunday, but it's not really an Easter lunch, because Shana, Derek and Trent are going to Illinois to see Derek's family, so we'll be getting together later on, after they come back.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 15, 2022, 09:57:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 10, 2022, 02:12:48 pm

I'm thinking about buying a new used car, and if I finance the one I have in mind I'd have payments of $300 a month, so feel free to just forward it to me.  :laugh: :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   Yeah......I don't think so!  ;)

Quote from: serious crayons on April 10, 2022, 02:12:48 pm

Normally I wouldn't splurge on a car (2015 Civic) but my son faced a tragedy and I feel like I want to help him out. He has a scooter but had been using my car during winter months. He looked for weeks if not months to buy his own car -- as you've probably heard, it's a terrible time to buy, and he kept finding cars only to have owners ghost him or whatever. So he finally found one -- a 2005 Acura with 180,000 miles for $4,000. So not a fantastic car or anything, but had such a nice looking, unblemished exterior it practically looked new. He seemed proud of it. Then a month later he comes out of his girlfriend's  apartment in the morning to find someone has hit and run it -- bashed in the side, knocked the wheel out of alignment, tore off the rearview mirror. Estimates to fix were $4-5,000 for the mechanical AND $5-7,000 for the body. So it's totaled. And he didn't have comprehensive, so he's out $4,000. His dad and I, feeling sorry for him, wanted to help him out.

Which is why I'm thinking I might buy the Civic and give my son my own so-so 2013 Ford Focus, 110,000 mi. I bought THAT one for $4,000, but through a relative so it was actually worth $5-7,000. If I buy a different car, Mike will either give me money upfront (which he was going to give Cy for repairs or different car of his own), or keep paying me the amount he's been paying me because his career was so advantaged by my taking care of home and kid stuff forf 15 years. He was considering cutting way back on that. But the current amount he's paying me happens to be about a $20 less than what my monthly payments would be for the car if I put $2,000 down. And I'm hoping for a substantial tax refund but haven't heard from my tax guy yet (I gave him my docs just a week or so ago). So if I my taxes are anywhere near my down payment and I finance the rest, it's almost a free car!

Just checked my credit score on my bank site. (I'm doing all the math!) If I took out the auto loan above, my credit score would go down a few points but still be well into excellent! And I don't plan to borrow anything more in the near future (knocks on wood).

BTW, I didn't even consider any other cars besides a Honda Civic. I had one before, I know they're consistently rated one of or the best cars by Consumer Reports et all, and this one got great scores and comments on the Kelly Blue Book site.

Oh, what a mess for your son.   I hope the person who hit and run on him gets a big, healthy dose of Karma.

When I was in the market for the new car that I got in 2019, I waited until I had the total amount of the car in my savings and then bought it.  I had no intentions of fully buying the car, but I wanted that cash on hand, in case something would have happened at work and I was laid off. 

The Santa Fe is bigger than what I planned on originally, but I figured I may be driving my parents around more than a few times, so I got a bigger vehicle so they would be comfortable in the back seat.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 10, 2022, 03:32:59 pm

Wow, you've really thought this out, Kathryn! Hope it works out as planned!

My Easter celebrations are up in the air too. Family is still kind of tired from the holidays.  :-\

Yeah, like I said above, my family isn't doing anything for Easter this year.  We'll meet up later in the month, and definitely in May for Mother's Day.

Quote from: Sason on April 10, 2022, 03:41:44 pm

I've never ever had that big a raise! Must feel really nice! Congrats!

I never had one that big either.  It feels good!  ;D

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2022, 05:27:06 pm

(Yay!  ;D )

Chuck, I'm surprised you haven't had anything to say about the passing of Bobby Rydell. You always seem to have so much music news.

Hiya Jeff.   I must admit, I have no idea what songs Bobby Rydell is famous for.  The most I know about him is that Rydell High from Grease was named after him.   According to Wikipedia, he had 19 Top 40 hits, 6 of them getting to the Top 10.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 16, 2022, 09:32:46 am

Now I'm hungry for matsos!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2022, 09:44:38 am

Went to a Passover Dinner last night. The funnest part was when the Grandpa hid a piece of matzo in a cloth and the children looked for it. The finder got a $20 bill.

Another part was like a drinking game. We drank red wine four times...or were supposed to but when it got to be 8 pm, everybody disappeared. I stayed to help clean up and hold the baby. It was a good time and the lamb was delicious.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2022, 03:53:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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it's definitely Spring.

How do I know?   I had my first guest in the apartment.    >:(


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The ironic thing is, I planned on using today to spray the space where the A/C unit is, and seal up the seams of the doors with packaging tape.

This bugger beat me to that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2022, 03:59:53 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 16, 2022, 09:44:38 am

Went to a Passover Dinner last night. The funnest part was when the Grandpa hid a piece of matzo in a cloth and the children looked for it. The finder got a $20 bill.

Another part was like a drinking game. We drank red wine four times...or were supposed to but when it got to be 8 pm, everybody disappeared. I stayed to help clean up and hold the baby. It was a good time and the lamb was delicious.

Regarding the hidden matzo:


Afikoman (Hebrew: אֲפִיקוֹמָן[1] based on Greek epikomon [ἐπὶ κῶμον] or epikomion [ἐπικώμιον], meaning "that which comes after" or "dessert"), a word originally having the connotation of "refreshments eaten after the meal", is now almost strictly associated with the half-piece of matzo which is broken in two during the early stages of the Passover Seder and set aside to be eaten as a dessert after the meal.

Based on the Mishnah in Pesahim 119b, the afikoman is a substitute for the Passover sacrifice, which was the last thing eaten at the Passover meal during the eras of the First and Second Temples and during the period of the Tabernacle. The Talmud states that it is forbidden to have any other food after the afikoman, so that the taste of the matzo that was eaten after the meal remains in the participants' mouths.
 Since the destruction of the Temple and the discontinuation of the Korban Pesach, Jews eat a piece of matzo now known as afikomen to finish the Passover Seder meal.

Customs around the afikoman vary, though they often share the common purpose of keeping children awake and alert during the Seder until the afikoman is eaten. Following Ashkenazi customs, the head of household may hide the afikoman for the children to find, or alternatively, the children may steal the afikoman and ransom it back. Chabad tradition discourages stealing the afikoman lest it lead to bad habits. Following Mizrahi customs, the afikoman may be tied in a sling to a child's back for the duration of the Seder.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 16, 2022, 04:43:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 16, 2022, 03:53:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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it's definitely Spring.

How do I know?   I had my first guest in the apartment.    >:(


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The ironic thing is, I planned on using today to spray the space where the A/C unit is, and seal up the seams of the doors with packaging tape.

This bugger beat me to that.

Poor little thing  :(

It died from shock when entering your bathroom  :'( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 16, 2022, 04:58:07 pm

Quote from: Sason on April 16, 2022, 04:43:04 pm

Poor little thing  :(

It died from shock when entering your bathroom  :'( :'(

it died with I smacked it with a book.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2022, 09:56:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 15, 2022, 09:57:08 pm

Hiya Jeff.   I must admit, I have no idea what songs Bobby Rydell is famous for.  The most I know about him is that Rydell High from Grease was named after him.   According to Wikipedia, he had 19 Top 40 hits, 6 of them getting to the Top 10.

Bobby Rydell, Fabian, and Frankie Avalon all came out of Italian South Philadelphia at about the same time.

Earlier, the opera star Mario Lanza was also a product of South Philadelphia.

Actually, Philadelphia has given a lot of music to the world. Marian Anderson and Patti Labelle were/are  Philadelphians. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Macdonald, who were paired in old movie musicals, also hailed from Philly.

These are only the few I can think of off the top of my head right now. We have our own "walk of fame" for musicians with a Philadelphia connection in the form of bronze plaques implanted in the sidewalk on both sides of one block of South Broad Street near the Academy of Music.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2022, 10:03:44 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on April 16, 2022, 09:32:46 am

Now I'm hungry for matsos!

I once had matzoh ball soup. Later that afternoon I had a horrible case of indigestion.

I also once had gefilte fish. I enjoyed that.

I'm guessing they don't cook the lamb as prescribed in Exodus: Roasted with it's head and internal organs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 18, 2022, 04:09:29 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 17, 2022, 09:56:07 pm

Bobby Rydell, Fabian, and Frankie Avalon all came out of Italian South Philadelphia at about the same time.

Recently I read that Fabian had become problematic in some way. Anyone know why?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 22, 2022, 11:59:04 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope you're all doing well!

It's been a busy week for me.  My coworker has been on vacation this week, so I have been covering my usual customers and duties, as well as hers. 

I'm glad it's almost over, she'll be back to work on Tuesday.

Got an invite from a friend to an event tonight.   My coworker (Maria) has tickets to see Stars On Ice with her friend and her friend's husband.  Well, last minute issue came up, and the husband can't make it, so they called me to see if I would like to join them, gratis.

Thankfully I was free, and able to accept.

From the mid 90s through the early 00s I was going each year with a group of friends to the Champions On Ice tour.  That tour had a mix of amateur skaters (Olympic eligible) and professional skaters.  That show ran as the same time as Stars On Ice, but Stars tended to be strictly professional skaters.

Sometimes skaters would start as Olympic eligible (like Nancy Kerrigan) and then stay with the show after they turned professional.

Champions on Ice is not around anymore, as I understand, but Stars On Ice is still going strong.  It's been maybe 15 years or so since I've seen a show like this, I'm looking forward to it.

;D

what's everyone else doing?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2022, 01:05:24 pm

Saturday night I'll probably just go out and get drunk.  ;D

And Sunday morning I'm a reader in church!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 22, 2022, 07:45:11 pm

I've been getting ready for and working at the big garden plant, cactus, and dwarf conifer sale this weekend. While I was in the event hall putting out plants, a big windstorm came up.  I came out with my colorful flowers to a scene that looked like it came from Grapes of Wrath.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 23, 2022, 04:05:36 am

We have a big family celebration this weekend, my FIL's 85. birthday :) First we'll have a "Sektempfang"  (reception with sparkling wine), then a big meal at the Greek restaurant and finally coffee, torte and cake at my in-laws. O0

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 23, 2022, 03:46:15 pm

I'm gathering with a group of friends I've been close to since I was a teenager -- at the very site where we used to hang out as teenagers. Back then it was part of a giant garage (actually more like a barn) at the home where two of the friends, brothers, lived. Back then we called it the O.D., short for opium den, because one night one guy dreamed that this garage was an opium den. The next day, everyone went to work (well, OK, to be honest, the GUYS went to work) and built walls around about a quarter of the garage interior, created a room with benches, a table and a loft (for couples making out). We hung out there drinking beer and smoking pot (not opium, though).

Fast forward some decades. One of the friends went into construction, and he tore down the garage and built a home there for his mom, who had always been poor. She lived there for some years, then went into a nursing home and died in 2020. I'm not sure what's been happening with the house since then, but now he's selling it. So we're going to gather there one last time.

Most of the people are going to play a game they really like called 99. I don't like most games so I may sit it out; once you're in it can drag on forever and I'll find myself wishing I could just lose -- once you lose four rounds, you're out -- and be free. The others are really into it, though; there's a trophy that get passed around every time someone wins, and a "booby prize," which is a mug in the shape of a boob. We're a very sophisticated group!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Penthesilea on April 24, 2022, 03:29:01 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 23, 2022, 03:46:15 pm

...but now he's selling it. So we're going to gather there one last time.

I like that! What a great idea of the guy 8)


Coincidentally, Jens and I reiceived an invitation for a class reunion last night. Also decades later, and also at one of our (back then) usual hangouts. Fun! :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 24, 2022, 10:10:02 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 22, 2022, 01:05:24 pm

And Sunday morning I'm a reader in church!

What verses did you read?

All these gatherings! Seems so festive and...normal!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 24, 2022, 01:12:39 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 24, 2022, 10:10:02 am

What verses did you read?

Acts 5:27-32.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 26, 2022, 04:19:16 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

The Stars on Ice show was a lot of fun!   All the skaters were in fine form, and there were very few stumbles.

The skaters who performed were:

Mirai Nagasu - 2 National bronze medals, 2 national silver medals, 1 national gold medal,  1 Olympic bronze medal (T)

Karen Chen -  3 National bronze medals, 1 national silver medals, 1 national gold medal,  1 Olympic silver medal (T)

Mariah Bell -  3 National bronze medals, 1 national silver medals, 1 national gold medal

Alysa Liu - 2 national gold medals,  1 World Championship bronze medal

Madison Hubbell & Zachary Donohue - 4 National bronze medals, 3 national silver medals, 2 national gold medal, 1 World Championship bronze medal, 3 World Championship silver medals, 1 Olympic bronze medal (T), 1 Olympic silver medal (I) (ice dance discipline)

Madison Chock & Evan Bates - 1 National bronze medals, 6 national silver medals, 3 national gold medal, 2 World Championship bronze medal, 1 World Championship silver medals, 1 Olympic silver medal (T) (ice dance discipline)

Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier - 1 national gold medal, 1 World Championship gold medal, 1 Olympic silver medal (T) (pair skating discipline)

Jason Brown - 3 National bronze medals, 2 national silver medals, 1 national gold medal, 1 Olympic bronze medal (T)

Vincent Zhou - 3 National bronze medals, 2 national silver medals, 2 World Championship bronze medals, 1 Olympic silver medal (T)

Nathan Chen - 6 national gold medals, 3 World Championship gold medals, 1 Olympic bronze medal (T), 1 Olympic silver medal (T), 1 Olympic gold medal (I)


*note*  You'll notice at the end of the Olympic medal listings it states either (T) or (I).  This is because at the Olympics there is a Figure Skating Team events (1 man, 1 woman, 1 ice dance pair, and 1 pair) will skate as a team, and where ever the team places, each person on the team gets a medal.  So if you see (T), that means they were on a team that won that placement at the Olympics.  If you see (I), that means the skater won their medal in the individual event of either men, women, ice dance, or pairs.


Yesterday (Monday) was a busy day, but today was slower, and my vacationing coworker that I was covering for was back today, so I was able to breathe a bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 04, 2022, 10:14:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Been keeping busy with work lately, and have been going into the office as needed.   I was there on Monday, and was the only one there.  I went there on Tuesday too, but there were other people around to see.

Getting ready for Mother's Day on Sunday.   Should be with mom and the family.  ;D

No big news this week, it's been pretty quiet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 05, 2022, 09:47:25 am

Quiet is good! My trip to the Four Corners area went well. I had much anxiety before it started but relaxed while I was on the road. I went with three other ladies who I've just gotten to know lately from the Colorado Springs area. i felt safe and valued with them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 05, 2022, 11:08:43 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 05, 2022, 09:47:25 am

Quiet is good! My trip to the Four Corners area went well. I had much anxiety before it started but relaxed while I was on the road. I went with three other ladies who I've just gotten to know lately from the Colorado Springs area. i felt safe and valued with them.

Did you stay in Durango?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 05, 2022, 11:27:44 am

Yes, Durango, Cortez, and Pagosa Springs.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 05, 2022, 01:00:34 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on May 05, 2022, 11:08:43 am

Did you stay in Durango?

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 05, 2022, 11:27:44 am

Yes, Durango, Cortez, and Pagosa Springs.

I'd love to go back to Durango some day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 09, 2022, 06:38:58 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Had a good weekend, and spent Sunday with mom for Mother's day.   We ordered an assortment of appetizers from a local Italian restaurant, and then shared them for the meal.

today was a slow day at work (thankfully) and I was able to get stuff done that had been accumulating since last week.

We're headed towards the end of the bowling season, I believe it's just two weeks, and then we're done until September.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 16, 2022, 05:06:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Had a busy Saturday.   I met with family for lunch, and then afterwards we went with Trenton to a Monster Mini-Golf place.  We all played a round of golf, and then played in the arcade for a bit.

Sunday I went over to mom and dad's place for lunch.

Today (Monday) I took the day off as a mental health day.  :laugh:  I let myself sleep in, then relaxed for the morning, and then spent the afternoon straightening up around the apartment.  I put away some stuff that needed to be, but was too lazy to do it.  Then I did some dusting and vacuuming.  Now I can spend the afternoon and evening relaxing.

It's been a weird day weather-wise, flipping between downpours and sun.  We have sun right now, but the wind is starting to pick up.  Until 8:00 we're under a strong storm / tornado watch. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 29, 2022, 08:16:44 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

Memorial Day weekend here, and we are marking the "Unofficial" start of summer.

Signed off from work at Friday, and my first official duty was to get to CVS and get my second Covid booster.   No reactions at all whatsoever, so that was good.

:)

Spent some time on Saturday and Sunday (today) doing some cleaning.  On Tuesday it's my bowling league's End of Season Banquet, and my two teammates are coming to my place after work, and then I'm driving us all to the banquet hall.

This week has been hell for my allergies, and my eyes have been itchy and red.  Woke up today, and I had to pry them open, so I showered and went to the Urgent Care center.  I was diagnosed with Conjunctivitis (pink eye).   Apparently if allergies linger for a while, it can turn to pink eye.  I got a prescription ointment that I need to apply 4 times a day.  I've applied it twice, and I can already feel a difference.


Did some baking today, to try out a recipe that I intend to use during pride month.   You can see it here.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6108.msg718716.html#msg718716


Tomorrow I'll be at a Memorial Day parade where my grand nephew Trenton is marching in, with his little league team.  After that, I have a BBQ to go to for a bit, and then home to do some last minute cleaning for Tuesday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 29, 2022, 08:42:56 pm

I'm looking forward to Pride Month too! I hope your eyes recover... I've had the hardest reactions to pollen this year as well. Sneezing and red/swollen eyes--frightening!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on May 30, 2022, 11:09:48 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 29, 2022, 08:42:56 pm

I'm looking forward to Pride Month too! I hope your eyes recover... I've had the hardest reactions to pollen this year as well. Sneezing and red/swollen eyes--frightening!

Yes. "Pink Eye," or, at least as the term was used when I had it decades ago, is a bacterial infection and highly contagious--or at least that's what I was told when I had it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2022, 01:04:17 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Home from the parade, Trenton was happy to see us all there.   Traffic getting there and getting home was not bad at all, so no complaints.

I'm not going to the BBQ today.  I called my friend and explained that I have pink eye, and that if she'd rather I not come, I would understand.  She replied, and thanked me for calling first.  She said under normal circumstances she would say "no big deal, come anyway" but tomorrow her mom (who will be at the bbq) is having a medical procedure, and her daughter (who will also be there) has her prom on Wednesday, so just to protect them, I'm not going.

So I can spend the day indoors, apply my meds, and be in the A/C, which is just fine by me.   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on May 30, 2022, 01:21:06 pm

That was the right decision, I think. Enjoy the peace and quiet!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 30, 2022, 01:40:41 pm

I am.  I made a cheeseburger on the oven,  had some of the cookies I made, and will relax for the day.


I also called my teammates and my bowling league president, to let them know I would not be in attendance at the banquet tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 04, 2022, 10:35:18 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well today!

This work week was only 4 days long, but it felt just as long as a regular week.  ::)  Not sure why.

I actually went into the office on Friday.  I needed to go in and print out some stuff, and then compress it and send it out, and I couldn't do that from home.

Quiet weekend here, no big plans, but I do need to get laundry done on Sunday.  Lately I've been doing it on Fridays while I work from home, so that I can get some more time to get other things done on Sunday, but since I was at the office yesterday, that didn't happen.

Eyes are just about back to normal, thankfully!  I still have some of the ointment left, so I'm continuing to use it until it's gone.

Other than that, not much going on here.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 04, 2022, 01:58:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 04, 2022, 10:35:18 am

Eyes are just about back to normal, thankfully!  I still have some of the ointment left, so I'm continuing to use it until it's gone.

Good news!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 10, 2022, 01:47:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

I'm counting down the clock for today (almost 4 hours to go) and then next week I'm on vacation.

;D

No plans, other than to get some cleaning done around the apartment.  It will be nice to be away from the work laptop.  I do have plans for this Friday and Saturday.  I'm going to a graduation party Saturday, and a birthday party on Sunday.  Since I have the week off, I'll do laundry on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2022, 10:04:49 am

Nice to hear, Chuck. I'll be on vacation next week too. Going back to the Four Corners area, this time I'll be the trip leader.

I was noticing yesterday that pollen season seems to be over for now (knock on wood). My head has cleared and I don't have wads of tissue lying all over. And my eyes are not burning. I was envying you that ointment. My health meter was knocked down again this past week recovering from a COVID booster shot. I actually got a little fever and slept for 11 hours. But now I'm back in the pink and going out to do yard work again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2022, 11:11:13 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Stay-cation has started!

;D

Had a busy weekend, spent Saturday at my friends' house, celebrating their youngest daughter's high school graduation.  I was there at the hospital the day she was born.  LOL

Then, on Sunday I was at my other friends' house, celebrating some birthdays there.   

Of course, this meant that chores did not get done this weekend, so I'm working on that today.   I started today with a sleep in, then I stripped the bed, gathering the laundry, put away some dishes that were in the drying rack, and straightened up the apartment a bit.   It's not all done, but it's a good start.

I'll have a quick lunch in a few, and then start working on the laundry.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2022, 11:12:47 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on June 11, 2022, 10:04:49 am

Nice to hear, Chuck. I'll be on vacation next week too. Going back to the Four Corners area, this time I'll be the trip leader.

I was noticing yesterday that pollen season seems to be over for now (knock on wood). My head has cleared and I don't have wads of tissue lying all over. And my eyes are not burning. I was envying you that ointment. My health meter was knocked down again this past week recovering from a COVID booster shot. I actually got a little fever and slept for 11 hours. But now I'm back in the pink and going out to do yard work again.

Hiya Lee!  I hope you have a great trip!  Enjoy yourself!

I'm still getting pollen alerts on my computer, so we're not out of it yet.  Luckily, I'm stocked up on my Claritin, and that really seems to work for me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 13, 2022, 11:14:35 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 13, 2022, 11:11:13 am

I'll have a quick lunch in a few, and then start working on the laundry.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 13, 2022, 11:56:14 am

is that how you do laundry in Sweden?  How quaint!

here in the US, we have this thing called "electricity", and it powers these things called "appliances" that do the laundry for us.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 13, 2022, 12:14:44 pm

Well, since you said you were gonna start work on the laundry, I thought you meant some really heavy work.

So I thought to myself "well, Chuck is really gonna work hard on that laundry, this must be how he's doing it".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 13, 2022, 09:55:32 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 13, 2022, 11:56:14 am

is that how you do laundry in Sweden?  How quaint!

here in the US, we have this thing called "electricity", and it powers these things called "appliances" that do the laundry for us.

 :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on June 13, 2022, 12:14:44 pm

Well, since you said you were gonna start work on the laundry, I thought you meant some really heavy work.

So I thought to myself "well, Chuck is really gonna work hard on that laundry, this must be how he's doing it".

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 20, 2022, 06:17:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Last day of stay-cation has arrived!

:(

It's been a good week off.  I got a bunch of stuff done around the apartment, had lunch with friends a few times, celebrated Father's Day, and relaxed.

Today I really slept well.  I went to bed at almost midnight last night, and slept through to 9am.  I normally don't sleep that long.

Back to work tomorrow, hopefully it's not a stressful day!  LOL  I know that sounds bad, having just been off work for so long, but I'd like to ease back into the workload, if possible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 27, 2022, 07:30:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is well!

Does anyone have any plans for Independence Day weekend?   I'll be going over to a friend's house on Friday for pizza and fireworks.  Other than that, the weekend is pretty open.

Work has been going well, thankfully not too busy.   

I'm working from the office until Wednesday this week.  Mom and dad are having some work done on the exterior of their home, so the workers' van will be in the driveway.  The streets by their home has only 1 or 2 hour parking, so I would have to go out and move my car every few hours or so, it's just not worth it, so I will just work at the office.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on June 27, 2022, 08:57:56 pm

Hi Chuck and everyone,
For the Fourth, my son and his wife have invited the family to a mountain town near here to share a big suite. Let's see. It will be 7 people in my daughter's family, 3 in my son's family, and me. A nice crowd! (True to form, my ex has bowed out). Son and wife are competing in a bicycle race, so I'm looking forward to spending time with my 3-month-old granddaughter.

I had a great trip to SW Colorado. When I got home, though, there was a notification on my front door that I have to remove a large pile of chips by July 3. I was planning to use half this pile on my landscape, and make the other half available to neighbors who had expressed interest in having some. Almost all those neighbors have "ghosted" me though. I could absorb all of the chips onto my yard but I've been working on it for 3 days and the pile has barely grown smaller.   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 02, 2022, 06:43:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!

Looks like I'm having a quiet holiday weekend, which is just fine!   Saw friends last night for dinner at my friends' house, and then we went out on their porch, and watched a firework display.  It was done in a field not far from their home, and they went far up enough that we could see them over the houses.

Won't be seeing mom and dad tomorrow, as their church is having a holiday bbq that day, and they're going to support it.  We'll be getting together on Monday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2022, 09:11:49 pm

Isn't it nice when you can watch fireworks like that? Tomorrow night I should be able to stand at my windows and see some from the ballpark after tomorrow's baseball game.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 03, 2022, 10:29:05 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2022, 09:11:49 pm

Isn't it nice when you can watch fireworks like that? Tomorrow night I should be able to stand at my windows and see some from the ballpark after tomorrow's baseball game.

It's great watching fireworks like that!  No need to deal with a crowd,  food and drink whenever we wanted it,  quick access to a bathroom when needed, it was perfect!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 03, 2022, 05:45:23 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2022, 09:11:49 pm

Isn't it nice when you can watch fireworks like that? Tomorrow night I should be able to stand at my windows and see some from the ballpark after tomorrow's baseball game.

I saw post-baseball fireworks in Denver one year (I was in the stadium) and they were probably the most spectacular I've ever seen.

I went to my ex-husband's family's for a BBQ yesterday. That was pretty fun; we all still get along. Tonight I'm getting together with a couple of neighbors, first for drinks in the bar downstairs then to the roof to watch fireworks that for some reason a neighboring city does on the 3rd. Then tomorrow we'll go up on the roof again and will be able to see them going off in locations around the metro area, some close, some distant.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 03, 2022, 08:59:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 03, 2022, 10:29:05 am

It's great watching fireworks like that!  No need to deal with a crowd,  food and drink whenever we wanted it,  quick access to a bathroom when needed, it was perfect!

Isn't that the most important of all?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2022, 10:36:49 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!   Quiet day here, meeting family for lunch at about 1:00, and then just chilling for the rest of the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 04, 2022, 10:39:20 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 03, 2022, 08:59:00 pm

Isn't that the most important of all?  :laugh:

You bet!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 04, 2022, 10:49:10 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 04, 2022, 10:39:20 am

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The kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms in my elementary school had their own bathrooms attached to the classroom. It was only in 2nd grade that we began to use the "public" bathrooms, and classes were given "bathroom breaks." I remember the first time I had to do this telling my teacher, "But I don't have to go." She told me to go anyway.  :laugh:

(I don't remember if I actually did.  ;D )

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on July 05, 2022, 12:03:33 pm

Hey Chuck. I hope you had fun for Independence Day in New Jersey. I have family there. I have a brother that I have been in touch with since the last time I was there when we had a little Brokie gathering with you, Lynne, delmardeb and me. it was in 09. I'll never forget it. It was the first time being home since 1975. My point is that he, my brother, wants to see me. He wants me to come visit him. I dont know when its happening but I hope it happens.  Maybe we can plan some kind of  gatnering whenever the time comes. This is all with good intentions.  My brother is vey ill and recovering from cancer surgery with one problem after another.  I have to be the strong ray of light he needs and i dont know if I am.
The last administration and the onslaught of awfulness that continluallly occurs daily really gets to me.  I need a break and I need some people I can trust. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2022, 03:32:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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quiet weekend here, just getting chores and stuff done.   


Covid has really made a lot of people become homebodies and introverts.   When I saw my friends at their home last month, we discussed this.   I still enjoy going out and seeing friends once I'm in the midst of it, but now, when the day comes, when I first wake up, my thoughts are "ugh, I gotta get ready and go out".

I never used to be that way before.

Of course, online shopping is a part of this too.  I remember when I needed something, I needed to make myself presentable, and go out and get the items.  Now,  it just comes to my home, and I just put it away.

I haven't even had the desire to just go anywhere anymore.   People's lifestyles are becoming more sedentary, and that is really not good, especially as we age.   My parents are still very active at 83 and 77, going out for walks, doing projects around the house, and meeting friends for breakfast regularly. 

It seems that people are forgetting how to look and act when they're out now.  Drivers are more aggressive, people dressing very down when they go out.   I still like being presentable when I go out, I feel like a made an effort in myself.

I've made the conscious decision to be more active in my daily life.   I work at my office two days a week,  and there are rows of cubicles.   One day, I decided to walk the perimeter of the office once, and count the steps.  It was 200 steps once around, so when I'm at the office, every 30 minutes I get up and walk the perimeter twice.  That's 400 steps, 15 times a day, which equals 6,000 extra steps from 8 - 3.

The days I work from home, I'm down in my parents' basement with my laptop,  and their desktop.  So at 3 different times during the day, I'll use their desktop to pull up YouTube, and do an exercise routine called "Leslie Sansone - Walk Away The Pounds".   According to what I've read online, you need to do 30 minutes or more of exercise a day.   I never seem to fit that in at once.  However,  if I do 3 15 minute routines during the day (say, 9:00,  12:00 and 3:00) then I've had 45 minutes of exercise during the day.

I wasn't in the mood to exercise on Friday, so today I've gone down to the basement of the building at noon and did a 15 minute session.  I'll do one before dinner, and then the last one maybe about 8:00, watching the videos on my phone.   I could do it my apartment, but I don't want to be stamping up and down over my downstairs neighbor.  LOL

It's working.  I started this in June, and as of today, I've lost 20 pounds.   My clothes are loose again, and yesterday I noticed that the gap between my stomach and my car's steering wheel has increased.  My stomach never touched the wheel, but the gap was noticeably smaller.   I've purposefully kept this off of Facebook, because once you put anything there, it becomes everyone's business.  :laugh:    I don't want constant questions about how it's going, what I'm doing, blah blah blah.   If one day a pic gets posted of me and someone comments on the weight loss, I'll address it then.

I'm also noticing (remembering) that exercise can effect your moods.  I do feel better when I exercise.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2022, 03:34:54 pm

Quote from: Brokeback_Dev on July 05, 2022, 12:03:33 pm

Hey Chuck. I hope you had fun for Independence Day in New Jersey. I have family there. I have a brother that I have been in touch with since the last time I was there when we had a little Brokie gathering with you, Lynne, delmardeb and me. it was in 09. I'll never forget it. It was the first time being home since 1975. My point is that he, my brother, wants to see me. He wants me to come visit him. I dont know when its happening but I hope it happens.  Maybe we can plan some kind of  gatnering whenever the time comes. This is all with good intentions.  My brother is vey ill and recovering from cancer surgery with one problem after another.  I have to be the strong ray of light he needs and i dont know if I am.
The last administration and the onslaught of awfulness that continluallly occurs daily really gets to me.  I need a break and I need some people I can trust. 

Hello Dev.  I'm sorry to hear about your brother.  I get what you're saying about being the ray of light for him.  I'm sure you feel both mentally and physically exhausted by all of this.  Please don't doubt yourself.  I'm sure that you are doing great by your brother, and that he appreciates it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2022, 04:19:58 pm

Hey, Chuck I appreciate your insights about how the pandemic changed society. There was an article in The New Yorker recently called "Cabin Fever" or "Stir Crazy", something like that. It talked about what isolation can do to people. It even theorized that Putin suffered from the isolation, causing him to lash out at Ukraine. David Brooks in the NY Times said (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/opinion/mass-shooters-motive.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20220708&instance_id=66076&nl=the-morning&regi_id=91026593&segment_id=97926&te=1&user_id=8b5ad6a133ffcce0b9fda3ccfb15b213) it has caused the uptick in mass shootings. I partially blame the pandemic for the attack and killing of the permaculture guild I led in Denver. Incivility and downright nastiness are on the rise.

But are we misplacing the blame? It seems to me these qualities were growing before the pandemic, during the rise of Trump, and the pandemic just catalyzed them. Sent them into hyperdrive, so to speak.

We have to add shopping to the growing list of things our descendants won't know about. Oh, sure, they buy a lot of things online, but the thrill of finding something unexpected is gone. Also gone is the ability to handle something, feel its texture, admire the colors and the quality or lack of quality of the item. Online shopping is just no fun.

I admire your disciplined approach to exercising. I'm looking forward to the time when I can do walks, maybe swimming or yoga. Right now it's mowing, weeding, raking, hauling, pruning, etc. until I'm exhausted every day. People who do this work are too busy to take on a new client, so I'm stuck with it. Today, I got up at 6:30 am to do some mowing and watering and take out the trash and bundle up slash. It's 2 PM now and I feel like I'm ready for bed. Going to hop in the shower for the second time today.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 09, 2022, 05:31:22 pm

Well done, Chuck!

You're so determined when you've made up your mind. I really admire that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2022, 06:08:59 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2022, 04:19:58 pm

Hey, Chuck I appreciate your insights about how the pandemic changed society. There was an article in The New Yorker recently called "Cabin Fever" or "Stir Crazy", something like that. It talked about what isolation can do to people. It even theorized that Putin suffered from the isolation, causing him to lash out at Ukraine. David Brooks in the NY Times said (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/opinion/mass-shooters-motive.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20220708&instance_id=66076&nl=the-morning&regi_id=91026593&segment_id=97926&te=1&user_id=8b5ad6a133ffcce0b9fda3ccfb15b213) it has caused the uptick in mass shootings. I partially blame the pandemic for the attack and killing of the permaculture guild I led in Denver. Incivility and downright nastiness are on the rise.

Hiya Lee!   I've never given any thought to Putin and isolation causing him to lash out that way.   I can see where that idea would have merit.   As for mass shooters, I think that isolation was the tipping point.  My own opinion, there were a multitude of prior issues that pushed them in that direction, and the isolation was the straw that broke the camel's back.  Or, the isolation (lack of personal connection) made it ok in their broken minds to act out against others.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2022, 04:19:58 pm

But are we misplacing the blame? It seems to me these qualities were growing before the pandemic, during the rise of Trump, and the pandemic just catalyzed them. Sent them into hyperdrive, so to speak.

I can agree with this.   I can remember seeing pics of people at Republican rallies wearing T-Shirts that said "Fuck your feelings!'.   ::)

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2022, 04:19:58 pm

We have to add shopping to the growing list of things our descendants won't know about. Oh, sure, they buy a lot of things online, but the thrill of finding something unexpected is gone. Also gone is the ability to handle something, feel its texture, admire the colors and the quality or lack of quality of the item. Online shopping is just no fun.

I agree with you on this.   I also like going to the store, picking items up, trying them on to see how they look on me, and then buying it.  I'm the same with my music.  I don't like to download files.  I want to have the physical CD, read the liner notes in the booklet, which you loose when you down load a clip.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2022, 04:19:58 pm

I admire your disciplined approach to exercising. I'm looking forward to the time when I can do walks, maybe swimming or yoga. Right now it's mowing, weeding, raking, hauling, pruning, etc. until I'm exhausted every day. People who do this work are too busy to take on a new client, so I'm stuck with it. Today, I got up at 6:30 am to do some mowing and watering and take out the trash and bundle up slash. It's 2 PM now and I feel like I'm ready for bed. Going to hop in the shower for the second time today.  :o

I remember reading some time ago that one of the reasons that Americans are becoming so obese is that our jobs are not physical.  In the past,  we did hard labor to earn a living.  Now, we pay people to do our hard labor.   I understand that you are missing your exercise time, but all the items you listed above are physical and make you burn calories / fat.   Your work is still a workout, that's beneficial to you.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2022, 06:10:27 pm

Quote from: Sason on July 09, 2022, 05:31:22 pm

Well done, Chuck!

You're so determined when you've made up your mind. I really admire that.

One of my problems is that I lose focus quickly.  When I was at my lightest, I went on a trip to London and Italy.  After that trip, when I got home, I fell out of all my good habits and into all my bad ones.  I now need to focus on staying in my good habits.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 10, 2022, 09:51:35 am

You're absolutely not the only one to fall out of your good habits after something happens in your life.

For me it was a certain movie...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 10, 2022, 11:37:35 am

Quote from: Sason on July 10, 2022, 09:51:35 am

You're absolutely not the only one to fall out of your good habits after something happens in your life.

For me it was a certain movie...

Must've been one heck of a movie.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on July 10, 2022, 12:31:24 pm

It really was one heck of a movie!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 11, 2022, 10:31:01 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

I scheduled a week's worth of 'stay-cation' in August, not sure if I'm actually going to use it.  One of the people on my team who does the same job as me is out until September, for military reservist duty.  On top of that, a second left today for maternity leave, so the team is down two people already.  Technically, they can't stop me from taking the time off, we have to take it by end of year, or we lose it, but at the same time, I don't want to leave the team so short handed.  I'll have to see what happens.

I do have an appointment one day that week for my car to get its regular service, so that will have to happen regardless.

I don't recall if I mentioned this already, but I had my mid-year review last week, it went well, so that was a good thing that happened.

The week of the 18th, another coworker is taking a week off, and the EA (Executive Assistant) is out of the office as well, and there is some sort of large meeting going on at the office, so she's made all the necessary preparations for the meetings (two-days worth) ahead of time, but has asked me to be around those days as a back up if anything is needed for the meetings.

Should be a fun week.   ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 14, 2022, 02:30:45 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!   Does anyone have good plans for the weekend?

This month is a 3 paycheck month, so I'll have some extra cash to stock away in the savings account, and Friday is grocery pick-up day, I'll be grabbing them after work.

other than that, I have no big plans for the weekend.  Just get some stuff straightened out around the apartment, and get my workouts in.

Today I was at the office, needed to get some stuff done, and anticipated leaving at 3:00, but it was quiet, and I got everything done by 1:00, so I left for home, and got here at 1:30.  I'm logged in, and finishing out the day from the apartment.

Middle of July already.  Not long until it's time for harvest fests.  I may go to some harvest things this year, and take some pics.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 15, 2022, 08:06:41 pm

Congratulations on the 20, Chuck!

My weight has gone up and I've finally realized it's because I'm not moving as much working from home, especially in my new apartment. When I worked downtown, even if I didn't formally exercise on a given day, I would walk from the parking ramp to the office to my desk and back, the bathroom was around a corner and down a hall, at lunchtime I might walk to get a salad or whatever. Now my bedroom, desk, coffee, fridge and bathroom are all within 700 square feet.

I'm experiencing more back pain, too, and I think that's also because I sit more. I'm going to look back over your new regimen and see what I can adopt from it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 15, 2022, 08:10:02 pm

I was lucky today, though! I had received a $177 check from the state for some reason (overpaid taxes or whatever) but when I took it to the bank they couldn't cash it. It had come in one of those things where you have to tear off the four serrated sides and in opening it I had accidentally ripped off part of the check's serial number.

I went home and dug through a bagful of recycling and found a shred of paper with numbers on it. I took it into the bank and the teller was able to hold them together and cash the check!

I deposited most of it, but I should have used my cash back to buy a lottery ticket!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2022, 08:41:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 15, 2022, 08:06:41 pm

I'm experiencing more back pain, too, and I think that's also because I sit more. I'm going to look back over your new regimen and see what I can adopt from it.

Me, too. My posture sucks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 16, 2022, 07:16:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm having a quiet weekend here, just relaxing, surfin' the 'net, cleaning a bit, and doing some online jigsaw puzzles.

When I was working from home on Friday, mom came into the basement, and was annoyed that she and dad couldn't find any patio lounge chairs that she wanted to put on the front porch.  I took a break from work to do some shopping, and searched online with her, and aside from the stores she and dad tried (Target, Walmart) I searched some others, and found what she wanted on Big Lots.  They were supposed to be delivered today.  I haven't spoken to them today, but I'll be seeing them tomorrow, so I'll find out then, and if they need to be assembled, I'll help with that too.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 15, 2022, 08:06:41 pm

Congratulations on the 20, Chuck!

My weight has gone up and I've finally realized it's because I'm not moving as much working from home, especially in my new apartment. When I worked downtown, even if I didn't formally exercise on a given day, I would walk from the parking ramp to the office to my desk and back, the bathroom was around a corner and down a hall, at lunchtime I might walk to get a salad or whatever. Now my bedroom, desk, coffee, fridge and bathroom are all within 700 square feet.

I'm experiencing more back pain, too, and I think that's also because I sit more. I'm going to look back over your new regimen and see what I can adopt from it.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 15, 2022, 08:41:08 pm

Me, too. My posture sucks.

Thanks Katy!  Yes, being in one small apartment, the options for exercise don't readily present themselves.

I haven't noticed any real backpain, but like Jeff, my posture can be an issue.  I find myself sliding down in my computer chair, and I have to force myself to sit up properly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 16, 2022, 07:42:35 pm

I have a pillow that goes right where my spine meets the chair and it keeps my spine in line. I hardly ever have back problems. Only time is when holding a baby for too long.

My exercise routine is to work out early in the morning, starting about 7:30 or 8 am, while it is cool. About 9:30 it is starting to get hot so I come in and do some computer work. I alternate working in the garden and computer work all day as the weather allows. Sometimes I don't get outside again until about 6 pm. I work out in my yard until dusk.

Keeping myself nourished is a major challenge sometimes. Lately, I've been making what I call "main dish salads." I begin by shredding some lettuce/greens into a bowl, then I add steamed veggies, pickles, hard boiled eggs, beans, olives, and some tuna or grilled chicken. I make my own ranch dressing from yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and Penzey's spices. I sprinkle herbs over the top and sometimes grate some asiago cheese. I find it delicious but I usually wake up famished each morning.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 18, 2022, 12:36:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Had lunch with mom and dad yesterday, we had eggplant parm and some cauliflower pasta.  When I got there, the new lounge chairs they ordered were already on the porch, they had arrived assembled, so no work needed on anyone's parts.

one of my coworkers is on vacation this week, so I'll be helping to cover her customers while she's out.  On top of that, there are two days of meetings at the office on Wednesday and Thursday, so I'll need to be there to help coordinate things, as the Executive Assistant is out of the office this week as well.  Also, my 'Monster Report' may be arriving on Friday, so I'll be busier than usual.

I get the feeling I'll be happy when the next weekend arrives.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 16, 2022, 07:42:35 pm

I have a pillow that goes right where my spine meets the chair and it keeps my spine in line. I hardly ever have back problems. Only time is when holding a baby for too long.

My exercise routine is to work out early in the morning, starting about 7:30 or 8 am, while it is cool. About 9:30 it is starting to get hot so I come in and do some computer work. I alternate working in the garden and computer work all day as the weather allows. Sometimes I don't get outside again until about 6 pm. I work out in my yard until dusk.

Keeping myself nourished is a major challenge sometimes. Lately, I've been making what I call "main dish salads." I begin by shredding some lettuce/greens into a bowl, then I add steamed veggies, pickles, hard boiled eggs, beans, olives, and some tuna or grilled chicken. I make my own ranch dressing from yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, and Penzey's spices. I sprinkle herbs over the top and sometimes grate some asiago cheese. I find it delicious but I usually wake up famished each morning.

I just finished  chef's salad myself.  I tend to eat my biggest meal for breakfast, lighter for lunch, and then a protein shake for dinner.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 23, 2022, 02:12:51 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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*sings*   

Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry


It has been HOT here in NJ the last few days.  It started on Wednesday (if I'm remembering correctl) and looks to stretch into next week.  Temps have bee about 95 or higher, and humidity thrown into the mix too.

Bring on late September!  LOL   I want my fall colors and temps, and none of that Indian Summer bullshit!   :laugh:


This past week has been busy, I was covering for two people who were out of the office, so I was unable to exercise as much as I usually do.  However, I've done enough to drop a few more pounds, so the trend continues.

;D

Having a late lunch / early dinner with a friend today, and then laundry and a visit with the parents on Sunday.

Hope everyone is keeping cool.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2022, 02:50:43 pm

Was that an original song? Very nice and certainly timely! On the subject of music, I was wondering what you think of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" that is being played ad nauseum? I liked it the first time I heard it, but then found it repetitious and not very musical. I wish they'd play some of her other work.

Our temperatures in Denver have been in the low 90s but we have high humidity which we're not used to. I haven't suffered at all since I'm a "cellar dweller" as you used to be. Plus I do my yard work in the mornings as soon as it's light when it is nice and pleasant.

There have been so many lunch dates and outings in connection with my birthday so I've been very busy. A day or two ago, I didn't even have time to play Wordle! What is the world coming to???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 23, 2022, 04:32:38 pm

Whoa, what is wrong with me?! I missed telling you happy birthday both here and on FB! Sorry, FRiend, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! If I were in Denver I'd take you out to Ted Turner's place in honor of our first meeting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 26, 2022, 04:19:57 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 23, 2022, 02:50:43 pm

Was that an original song? Very nice and certainly timely! On the subject of music, I was wondering what you think of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" that is being played ad nauseum? I liked it the first time I heard it, but then found it repetitious and not very musical. I wish they'd play some of her other work.

I really like Kate's song.  I'm glad it's got renewed success now.

As for the lyrics I posted, that was a song by 80s group Power Station,  Robert Palmer was their vocalist, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 27, 2022, 10:53:22 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What a difference a day makes!  The heatwave here is over.  After days close (or actually at) 100, and high humidity, today is a great day.  It's only 80, and humidity is very low.

Last time I mentioned my weight (July 7) I was down 20 pounds.  As of today, 5 more are gone, total is 25.  I could probably have more gone, but last Saturday I was at my friends' place for lunch, and I ate food that was not diet friendly, and too much of it.

I have no plans this weekend, so I should drop more soon.   I'll also be in the office the next two days, so I can do my laps around the floor, and that should help as well.

I also have some physical stuff to do in the office on Friday, so that may help as well.  They are changing our floor plan, and we are losing access to a small kitchen and supply room.  The Executive Assistant will be in on Friday to move stuff around, and she's had back issues in the past, so I'm gong to help her move this stuff.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 06, 2022, 06:15:37 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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We are back in a heat wave here in NJ.  According to my computer, it's saying "record high".  Not sure if that's true, but it's hot and humid out.  I'm not amused.

Signed off of the work computer on Friday, and as of that point, I'm on "stay-cation" for a week.  ;D   Just what I needed, I'm tired of work for now.  Not a lot of plans for the week.  Monday I need to get the car serviced.  On Tuesday I have some appointments to keep, and then on Friday I'll be meeting some friends for lunch.

Got some surprises today.   I got these two items in the mail as a surprise from my coworkers, to celebrate my 25th anniversary with the bank.

How well do they know me?  ;D





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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 07, 2022, 04:33:13 pm

Nice, Chuck!

I hope the shirt came with the content indicated in the pic  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2022, 05:23:33 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I've just shut down the work computer for the day, it always feels good to do this!

;D

At 4:00 I had a team meeting scheduled, and it turned out that it was a meeting to commemorate my 25th anniversary with the bank, which falls this month.

;D

there were about 15 or so people in the teams room, and we chatted for a half hour, just talking and asking for stories from me over my 25 years at the bank.  There were a lot of laughs.

The weekend looks to be quiet, and I'm good with that.

I'm waiting for some packages to be delivered, I received notices that the labels have been made, but other than that, I have no delivery information.

I ordered some new Madonna merchandise.  She recently set a record, the artist with the most #1 songs on any Billboard chart.  While her new music has not been on pop radio, the dance clubs still play her stuff, and she scored her 50th #1 song on the dance charts in Billboard Magazine.

To celebrate, she and her record company are releasing "Finally Enough Love - 50 Number Ones".  It's a 3 CD or 6 vinyl record collection (I ordered one of each) and it's all the remix versions of all 50 songs.

;D


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 18, 2022, 05:24:03 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 07, 2022, 04:33:13 pm

Nice, Chuck!

I hope the shirt came with the content indicated in the pic  ;D

It would've been nice, but alas, it was not to be.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2022, 09:31:14 pm

Very interesting that Madonna collection is being issued on vinyl.  :D

Madge and I are both of a certain age. ...   ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 20, 2022, 10:54:42 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2022, 09:31:14 pm

Very interesting that Madonna collection is being issued on vinyl.  :D

Madge and I are both of a certain age. ...   ;D

Same, but I think a lot of younger people like vinyl, either for its vintage charm or perceived better sound quality.

Personally, I haven't bought music in any physical form in years. I listen to almost everything on YouTube because I like the visuals. Otherwise I'd probably go with Spotify.

Come to think of it, the Brokeback soundtrack was one of my most recent CD purchases. :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 20, 2022, 12:29:22 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 23, 2022, 02:12:51 pm

Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry

There was a cute story on NPR this morning about how bees and butterflies need sodium and they can't get it from nectar so they get it from sweat.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2022, 08:15:48 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend, or a productive one.

I'm opting for the productive.   My friends are having a yard sale in October, so I asked if they would have room for me to put out a table at their sale, where I can get rid of some stuff.   She said "sure", so I spent today going around the apartment, looking for things I no longer want or need, and putting it in one location, so I can contemplate how to price it and get rid of it.

I plan on selling some of the comic books I have that I no longer want, as well as other things that are just collecting dust.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2022, 08:16:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 18, 2022, 09:31:14 pm

Very interesting that Madonna collection is being issued on vinyl.  :D

Quote from: serious crayons on August 20, 2022, 10:54:42 am

Same, but I think a lot of younger people like vinyl, either for its vintage charm or perceived better sound quality.

Personally, I haven't bought music in any physical form in years. I listen to almost everything on YouTube because I like the visuals. Otherwise I'd probably go with Spotify.

Come to think of it, the Brokeback soundtrack was one of my most recent CD purchases. :)

Vinyl is making a comeback, and a number of new releases have been issued in vinyl format.

I haven't purchased a lot of physical forms of music lately, but if I hear something I really like, I get it.   As for Madonna, I collect her stuff, so I ALWAYS buy the physical copies of her albums.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2022, 09:23:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 20, 2022, 08:15:48 pm

I'm opting for the productive.   My friends are having a yard sale in October, so I asked if they would have room for me to put out a table at their sale, where I can get rid of some stuff.   She said "sure", so I spent today going around the apartment, looking for things I no longer want or need, and putting it in one location, so I can contemplate how to price it and get rid of it.

I plan on selling some of the comic books I have that I no longer want, as well as other things that are just collecting dust.

If it no longer sparks joy, get rid of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2022, 09:35:24 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 20, 2022, 10:54:42 am

Same, but I think a lot of younger people like vinyl, either for its vintage charm or perceived better sound quality.

I guess it's just my bad ears, but I've never understood that about the sound quality. Maybe it has something to do with the quality of your turntable, speakers, etc., but as soon as I first heard some classical music on CD, I was hooked.

Quote

Personally, I haven't bought music in any physical form in years. I listen to almost everything on YouTube because I like the visuals. Otherwise I'd probably go with Spotify.

I wouldn't even know where to go to buy music in physical form anymore. Oh, sure, the last time I was in the electronics department at a Walmart, and that was now some time ago, you could still buy music CDs and video DVDs, and you can buy online, and I know you can find music CDs (vinyl, too) in used book etc. stores, and in thrift shops, but I'm thinking of places like Tower Records--anybody else remember Tower Records?

In my first years in Philadelphia, Tower Records was such a big deal that it had an entirely separate building just to house the Classical department.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2022, 09:42:05 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2022, 09:23:00 pm

If it no longer sparks joy, get rid of it.

I agree.  It feels good to purge.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 20, 2022, 09:44:45 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2022, 09:35:24 pm

I wouldn't even know where to go to buy music in physical form anymore. Oh, sure, the last time I was the electronics department at a Walmart, and that was now some time ago, you could still by music CDs and video DVDs, and you can buy online, and I know you can find music CDs (vinyl, too) in used book etc. stores, and in thrift shops, but I'm thinking of places like Tower Records--anybody else remember Tower Records?

In my first years in Philadelphia, Tower Records was such a big deal that it had an entirely separate building just to house the Classical department.

I would go to Tower Records in NYC on occasion.  I got a 3 CD set from 5 Star.  They were a British sibling group I liked back in the 80s, they were more popular in Europe, but had a few R&B / Dance hits here in the US.

I also managed to get of few of Nena's German CDs there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 21, 2022, 10:50:23 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 20, 2022, 09:35:24 pm

I guess it's just my bad ears, but I've never understood that about the sound quality. Maybe it has something to do with the quality of your turntable, speakers, etc., but as soon as I first heard some classical music on CD, I was hooked.

I don't have a good sense of subtle distinctions in music quality, which probably explains why I listen to music on YouTube on my phone. But years ago read a piece by Neil Young lambasting digital music and arguing that vinyl had much better sound quality. I figured he would know, so I've just always gone along with that.

Personally, when it comes to physical music media I much prefer CDs to vinyl because they don't scratch as easily and you can skip around between songs without having to lift a needle. And although I always enjoyed album-cover art and liner notes, CDs are much more portable. My former car had a 6-CD player and back in those days I used it quite a bit, especially in the years I lived in Chicago and drove back and forth to Minneapolis a lot. Now I rarely listen to music in the car, not for quick errands or even when driving half an hour or more. if I were driving to Chicago I'd probably go with a podcast or audiobook.

All the vinyl albums I'd accumulated in my youth were officially destroyed in 1997, when the basement of a house we had just moved into flooded and destroyed some of the things we hadn't unpacked. It was no great loss, because I wasn't good about carefully using dust sleeves and my records were pretty beat up. My ex-husband's, luckily, were saved because he kept his in pristine condition and has hundreds of them. I don't know how often he listens to them (he also has lots of CDs and even cassette tapes), but when my son Jack was about 17 he borrowed a bunch of the vinyl albums, bought a turntable and got into artists like the Velvet Underground and David Bowie.



 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 21, 2022, 08:00:21 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 21, 2022, 10:50:23 am

I don't have a good sense of subtle distinctions in music quality, which probably explains why I listen to music on YouTube on my phone. But years ago read a piece by Neil Young lambasting digital music and arguing that vinyl had much better sound quality. I figured he would know, so I've just always gone along with that.

You would think so, but I still have to think that the quality of the equipment you use to play vinyl must have some effect on how the music sounds. I'm sure Neil Young had access to better systems than your typical home stereo system. I know some folks had some pretty sophisticated home stereo equipment, but I'm talking run-of-mill home stereos here.

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All the vinyl albums I'd accumulated in my youth were officially destroyed in 1997, when the basement of a house we had just moved into flooded and destroyed some of the things we hadn't unpacked. It was no great loss, because I wasn't good about carefully using dust sleeves and my records were pretty beat up. My ex-husband's, luckily, were saved because he kept his in pristine condition and has hundreds of them. I don't know how often he listens to them (he also has lots of CDs and even cassette tapes), but when my son Jack was about 17 he borrowed a bunch of the vinyl albums, bought a turntable and got into artists like the Velvet Underground and David Bowie.

I still have a lot of cassette tapes, many I made myself. My stereo has two tape decks, so in addition to recording from records, it was possible to play two tapes successively, or copy a tape. Unfortunately, the last time I tried to play a tape, the player no longer functioned.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 22, 2022, 09:10:09 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 21, 2022, 08:00:21 pm

You would think so, but I still have to think that the quality of the equipment you use to play vinyl must have some effect on how the music sounds. I'm sure Neil Young had access to better systems than your typical home stereo system. I know some folks had some pretty sophisticated home stereo equipment, but I'm talking run-of-mill home stereos here.

True.

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I still have a lot of cassette tapes, many I made myself. My stereo has two tape decks, so in addition to recording from records, it was possible to play two tapes successively, or copy a tape. Unfortunately, the last time I tried to play a tape, the player no longer functioned.

All I have at this point are a handful of CDs, and even some of those are empty cases. I wish I still had the CD my son made me about 10 years ago that helped me learn to like (some) rap.  :-\  Luckily I listened to it often enough that I remember most of the songs and can find them online.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2022, 07:29:40 pm

I have an overflowing drawer full of CDs, given to me by R. He also gave me a CD player, which I used occasionally but it stopped working. R. has acquired yet another new CD player so he's bringing me over his old one. I have a 6-ft long cabinet in my living room that has all the black electronics on it. There are speakers, a radio, a TV, a record player, a VCR/DVD player. Mostly they're just gathering dust.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 22, 2022, 09:57:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 22, 2022, 07:29:40 pm

I have an overflowing drawer full of CDs, given to me by R. He also gave me a CD player, which I used occasionally but it stopped working. R. has acquired yet another new CD player so he's bringing me over his old one. I have a 6-ft long cabinet in my living room that has all the black electronics on it. There are speakers, a radio, a TV, a record player, a VCR/DVD player. Mostly they're just gathering dust.

I had one of those. At the time DVDs were replacing tapes, my thinking was to have a machine that could play both. IIRC, something went wrong with the tape player, but I had a neighbor who could fix it. Then the drawer mechanism for the DVD player stopped working, and there was no fixing that.

I still have a VCR that was still working some years ago, but it's no longer hooked up to anything.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 24, 2022, 06:50:35 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Hump Day y'all!

Hope everyone is doing well!

It was a mildly busy day at work, but I managed to stay on top of everything.   I think it will be busier the next two days, a coworker is out and I have to cover for her.

Came home to a few packages waiting for me, the two most important are the latest Madonna collection (more on that here http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,17406.msg719753.html#msg719753) and the present I ordered for my niece for her birthday.

Saturday I'll be going to see some friends, I was asked to make some buffalo chicken dip to have as "picky food" before the meal is served.

Other than that, it should be quiet.

Anyone got anything good or exciting going on?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 27, 2022, 09:11:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to the weekend!

;D


Had a nice sleep in today,  and then made the buffalo chicken dip, and went to my friends' place at 3:00, stayed there until 8:30 or so.  It was good to catch up with everyone.

Laundry was done on Friday, so I don't have to do anything tomorrow.  I'll meet my family for lunch, but other than that, the day s free.

Next weekend is Labor Day, and then the 'parade of holidays' starts.  Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran's Day,  Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, MLK, President's Day.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 11:35:10 am

So is the buffalo chicken dip a dip into which one would dip buffalo chicken? So, traditionally something like blue cheese dressing, right? And someone else would bring the wings? Or is it a dip that tastes like buffalo chicken into which one would dip chips?

Last night, I made a great casserole -- or as we call them in MN, "hot dish." Layer of roasted halved poblanos from the garden. Filling of shredded pork (made last month in the crockpot and frozen in smaller portions), farmers market corn cut off cob, farmers market onion, halved home-grown cherry tomatoes, cup or so of grocery store salsa, meh as a chip dip but good for flavoring. Saut?ed and topped with shredded mozzarella and pepper jack and sprinkled with spiced pepitos, baked for about 30 minutes. I'll have it for dinner for at least three nights, freeze a portion or two.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 28, 2022, 02:03:11 pm

Chuck, I'm glad you had a success with your buffalo chicken dip. I was supposed to bring a side dish to church today for an "unbirthday party" they were throwing. I decided to bring deviled eggs. Why, I don't know. Deviled eggs are very labor intensive and I never seem to get it quite right. And people eat them up so fast. One bite and they're gone.

But I have lots of eggs (my daughter has hens) and I have a cute deviled egg transport and serve kit. So, I thought and thought about how to make them right this time. I decided to put in minced celery, onion, and parsley and to leave out the vinegar. My mother always put in vinegar, and too much. So, I began by going to the store and getting eggs. You read that right. Pretty hard boiled eggs can't be made from fresh hen's eggs. You have to use the older grocery store eggs.

I boiled the eggs, including several extras. They peeled up nicely to my relief but there were still some that were flawed that are going into an egg salad. The next day, I sliced them in half with a serrated knife, giving a nice grooved surface. I popped out the yolks into a bowl and chilled the whites in the cute kit. This morning, Sunday, I arose early and added mayo and Trader Joe's spicy mustard to the yolks, with spices and mashed them into a smooth paste. I then added the finely minced onion, celery, and parsley. I then finely chopped some bread and butter pickles and added those. Instead of vinegar, I used a little pickle juice. I tasted this and adjusted the seasoning, adding more salt and some smoked paprika. I then spooned this into the whites and dusted the tops with a tiny amount of smoked paprika.

It was stressful but I was fairly happy with and hopeful about my deviled eggs. But when I got to church, I found that the plans had all changed and they were only serving cake. I brought the eggs back home with me. Anyone want some deviled eggs?? Sorry, I was not planning to write a dissertation on your blog Chuck but it just came out that way!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 28, 2022, 03:17:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 27, 2022, 09:11:53 pm

Next weekend is Labor Day, and then the 'parade of holidays' starts.  Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran's Day,  Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, MLK, President's Day.  :)

How extremely unfair!!  >:( >:(

We don't have ONE SINGLE  holiday between midsummer and x-mas!!! NOT ONE!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

We could really use a couple of holidays, it's so hard to work all autumn after our 4 weeks summer vacation!

Instead, we have to work every single day, while it gets darker and darker and wetter and wetter and windier and windier, and we all get depressed and anti social and just want to stay in bed forever.  :'( :'( :'(  and NO HOLIDAY to cheer us up!!!!  >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 03:53:47 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 28, 2022, 03:17:21 pm

How extremely unfair!!  >:( >:(

We don't have ONE SINGLE  holiday between midsummer and x-mas!!! NOT ONE!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

If it helps you feel better, of the holidays Chuck listed, the majority of Americans only get days off on Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Those other holidays -- Columbus Day (we in Minneapolis call in Indigenous People's Day) and Veteran's Day are days off mostly for people who work in government or (ahem) banks.  :laugh:

I don't think anyone gets Halloween off.

Still, most holidays are at least festive, especially Halloween and Thanksgiving, so they can be nice to have regardless of day-off status.

But then again, I can't believe I'm arguing about days off with a European. Don't you all give even new get month-long vacations every year? Here, new people start at two weeks and eventually work their way up to more.

And it's typically in the form of PTO, some of which, at least at my company, is used for national holidays, even Christmas, and some for sick days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 28, 2022, 04:40:47 pm

Hmm....I may have exaggerated a tiny little bit..... mainly to annoy Chuck   8)


I can't really speak for other European countries, but you're correct that here in Sweden everyone has, by law, 25 days of vacation every year (if you're employed the whole year i.e). The norm is usually to take 4 weeks in a row during June-July-August, but there are other variations. Some people have more, it depends on the agreement between your union and the employer's organisation.

E.g, working in public health care I got 6 more days when I turned 40, and only 1 >:( more day when I turned 50. Nothing when I turned 60  >:(

Holidays like new years, xmas, easter 1st of may, christ-flew-to-heaven and a few more don't take away from your vacation days. You get them off anyway.

Sick days are a totally different thing. They have nothing to do with vacation. You get paid on sick days from the Social Insurance Administration. Everyone who's working is covered by it. Other than sick pay, they also pay maternaty leave, when you're at home with sick children and a few other things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 28, 2022, 05:15:53 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 28, 2022, 03:17:21 pm

How extremely unfair!!  >:( >:(
We don't have ONE SINGLE  holiday between midsummer and x-mas!!! NOT ONE!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
We could really use a couple of holidays, it's so hard to work all autumn after our 4 weeks summer vacation!
Instead, we have to work every single day, while it gets darker and darker and wetter and wetter and windier and windier, and we all get depressed and anti social and just want to stay in bed forever.  :'( :'( :'(  and NO HOLIDAY to cheer us up!!!!  >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'(

There's a Shouts & Murmurs in here somewhere!

Your posts remind me of some of the things I read in Viking Economics. Until a couple of years ago, I thought it extremely unlikely that any ideas in that book could ever be implemented in the US. But now it seems more likely...not impossible anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 07:05:25 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 28, 2022, 04:40:47 pm

I can't really speak for other European countries, but you're correct that here in Sweden everyone has, by law, 25 days of vacation every year (if you're employed the whole year i.e). The norm is usually to take 4 weeks in a row during June-July-August, but there are other variations. Some people have more, it depends on the agreement between your union and the employer's organisation.

Yeah, I wrote about the European/US vacation gap years ago. Talked to experts of various kinds. The main reason seemed to be stronger unions in Europe.

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Holidays like new years, xmas, easter 1st of may, christ-flew-to-heaven and a few more don't take away from your vacation days. You get them off anyway.

Then your spring is our fall. Many of us don't get holidays off between New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day (in January) and Memorial Day (end of May). At my company we don't get days off for Easter -- though some companies do -- because it falls on a Sunday. I've never even heard of those other holidays you mentioned! We have Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, both of which most people work, and Presidents Day, when again it's mostly people in government and banks who don't work.

Looks like I get about 38 days of Paid Time Off this year, so seven-plus weeks. Up to a week of it (the limit) might have rolled over from last year. As I said they have to pay for any day I'm not at work, possibly including staying home with sick children (though that might be Family Medical Leave Act pay). I lucked out this year by breaking my arm -- I took a bunch of time off but was paid for by short-term disability so I didn't have to use any PTO.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 28, 2022, 10:17:34 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 11:35:10 am

So is the buffalo chicken dip a dip into which one would dip buffalo chicken? So, traditionally something like blue cheese dressing, right? And someone else would bring the wings? Or is it a dip that tastes like buffalo chicken into which one would dip chips?

Last night, I made a great casserole -- or as we call them in MN, "hot dish." Layer of roasted halved poblanos from the garden. Filling of shredded pork (made last month in the crockpot and frozen in smaller portions), farmers market corn cut off cob, farmers market onion, halved home-grown cherry tomatoes, cup or so of grocery store salsa, meh as a chip dip but good for flavoring. Saut?ed and topped with shredded mozzarella and pepper jack and sprinkled with spiced pepitos, baked for about 30 minutes. I'll have it for dinner for at least three nights, freeze a portion or two.

Hiya Katy!

(I'll reply to other posts tomorrow, I'm about to go to bed now)

Buffalo Chicken Dip is just what it sounds like.

you take one 8 oz serving of cream cheese (softened) one 1/2 cup of buffalo wing sauce,  1/2 cup of ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, and shredded chicken breast.   Mix it together, put it in a baking dish, sprinkle cheese (I use a Colby & Monterey Jack blend), and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Serve with sliced baguette, or "sturdy" chips like pita chips.


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For the gathering yesterday, there were going to be 14 people at, so I doubled the recipe (2 8oz packages,  1 cup of dressing and wing sauce).   As for the amount of chicken, the recipe calls for 1 cup, but that never seems to be enough, so I usually use two cups, to make sure there is enough chicken in it.


Time saving tip.   Some people use canned chicken, which I'm not a fan of.   The times when I first made it, I made the chicken breast fresh, which can be a lot of work.  A friend told me to just go to the supermarket, and buy a fresh rotisserie chicken, and just bring it home, let it cool so you can shred it, and then shred and mix it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 07:00:50 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I'm not in the mood to go to work today.   Not like I have any choice, but I'm not in the mood.   :laugh:

it was a good weekend, but passed too quickly.

I spent some time cleaning the apartment yesterday.  People are coming in on Wednesday to inspect the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector, so the place needs to be presentable.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 07:02:32 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 28, 2022, 02:03:11 pm

Chuck, I'm glad you had a success with your buffalo chicken dip. I was supposed to bring a side dish to church today for an "unbirthday party" they were throwing. I decided to bring deviled eggs. Why, I don't know. Deviled eggs are very labor intensive and I never seem to get it quite right. And people eat them up so fast. One bite and they're gone.

But I have lots of eggs (my daughter has hens) and I have a cute deviled egg transport and serve kit. So, I thought and thought about how to make them right this time. I decided to put in minced celery, onion, and parsley and to leave out the vinegar. My mother always put in vinegar, and too much. So, I began by going to the store and getting eggs. You read that right. Pretty hard boiled eggs can't be made from fresh hen's eggs. You have to use the older grocery store eggs.

I boiled the eggs, including several extras. They peeled up nicely to my relief but there were still some that were flawed that are going into an egg salad. The next day, I sliced them in half with a serrated knife, giving a nice grooved surface. I popped out the yolks into a bowl and chilled the whites in the cute kit. This morning, Sunday, I arose early and added mayo and Trader Joe's spicy mustard to the yolks, with spices and mashed them into a smooth paste. I then added the finely minced onion, celery, and parsley. I then finely chopped some bread and butter pickles and added those. Instead of vinegar, I used a little pickle juice. I tasted this and adjusted the seasoning, adding more salt and some smoked paprika. I then spooned this into the whites and dusted the tops with a tiny amount of smoked paprika.

It was stressful but I was fairly happy with and hopeful about my deviled eggs. But when I got to church, I found that the plans had all changed and they were only serving cake. I brought the eggs back home with me. Anyone want some deviled eggs?? Sorry, I was not planning to write a dissertation on your blog Chuck but it just came out that way!

I do like deviled eggs, but I've never made them.  Sorry that you went to all that work, and now have a bunch of deviled eggs at your place!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 07:04:19 am

Quote from: Sason on August 28, 2022, 03:17:21 pm

How extremely unfair!!  >:( >:(

We don't have ONE SINGLE  holiday between midsummer and x-mas!!! NOT ONE!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

We could really use a couple of holidays, it's so hard to work all autumn after our 4 weeks summer vacation!

Instead, we have to work every single day, while it gets darker and darker and wetter and wetter and windier and windier, and we all get depressed and anti social and just want to stay in bed forever.  :'( :'( :'(  and NO HOLIDAY to cheer us up!!!!  >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'(

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 07:06:17 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 03:53:47 pm

If it helps you feel better, of the holidays Chuck listed, the majority of Americans only get days off on Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Those other holidays -- Columbus Day (we in Minneapolis call in Indigenous People's Day) and Veteran's Day are days off mostly for people who work in government or (ahem) banks.  :laugh:

Quote from: Sason on August 28, 2022, 04:40:47 pm

Hmm....I may have exaggerated a tiny little bit..... mainly to annoy Chuck   8)

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 12:11:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 07:05:25 pm

Then your spring is our fall. Many of us don't get holidays off between New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day (in January) and Memorial Day (end of May). At my company we don't get days off for Easter -- though some companies do -- because it falls on a Sunday. I've never even heard of those other holidays you mentioned! We have Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, both of which most people work, and Presidents Day, when again it's mostly people in government and banks who don't work.

We used to get MLK Day, in January, and then Presidents' Day, in February--and then nothing until Memorial Day, at the end of May. Last year, as part of DEI, they took away Presidents' Day and added Juneteenth. So now we have nothing between MLK Day, in January, and Memorial Day, at the end of May.

Viking Economics? I thought the Viking idea of economics was to go steal stuff from other people.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 12:27:17 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 12:11:49 pm

We used to get MLK Day, in January, and then Presidents' Day, in February--and then nothing until Memorial Day, at the end of May. Last year, as part of DEI, they took away Presidents' Day and added Juneteenth. So now we have nothing between MLK Day, in January, and Memorial Day, at the end of May.

are you talking about the company you work for?  I hadn't heard that Presidents Day is no longer a holiday.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 01:05:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 12:27:17 pm

are you talking about the company you work for?  I hadn't heard that Presidents Day is no longer a holiday.

Yes.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 01:06:57 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 28, 2022, 10:17:34 pm

Buffalo Chicken Dip is just what it sounds like.

you take one 8 oz serving of cream cheese (softened) one 1/2 cup of buffalo wing sauce,  1/2 cup of ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, and shredded chicken breast.   Mix it together, put it in a baking dish, sprinkle cheese (I use a Colby & Monterey Jack blend), and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Serve with sliced baguette, or "sturdy" chips like pita chips.

For the gathering yesterday, there were going to be 14 people at, so I doubled the recipe (2 8oz packages,  1 cup of dressing and wing sauce).   As for the amount of chicken, the recipe calls for 1 cup, but that never seems to be enough, so I usually use two cups, to make sure there is enough chicken in it.

Thanks, and yummm!! I may try that next time I have to bring something somewhere. Which will probably be at least twice next weekend.

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Time saving tip.   Some people use canned chicken, which I'm not a fan of.   The times when I first made it, I made the chicken breast fresh, which can be a lot of work.  A friend told me to just go to the supermarket, and buy a fresh rotisserie chicken, and just bring it home, let it cool so you can shred it, and then shred and mix it.

I'm with you -- canned chicken is gross. I love rotisserie chicken for this purpose and others -- I usually get at least five meals out of one, including chicken broth from the carcass.

If you wanted to save even more time, my grocery store sells containers of free pre-shredded chicken (and shredded pork and other stuff).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 01:13:37 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 12:27:17 pm

are you talking about the company you work for?  I hadn't heard that Presidents Day is no longer a holiday.

We just got MLK Day in the most recent contract, along with an extra PTO day, approved in July, so now we have seven holidays. (Also -- I just double checked the contract -- we have two "wellness days" we can use if we're sick (physically or emotionally!) instead of using PTO. Plus we have special COVID days we can use for illness or vaccinations.)

We didn't get Juneteenth and it's a three-year contract, so maybe they'll try for it in the next negotiations session. I suspect the company is relatively willing to agree to days like that to boost their DEI cred.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 03:18:18 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 01:13:37 pm

We just got MLK Day in the most recent contract, along with an extra PTO day, approved in July, so now we have seven holidays. (Also -- I just double checked the contract -- we have two "wellness days" we can use if we're sick (physically or emotionally!) instead of using PTO. Plus we have special COVID days we can use for illness or vaccinations.)

We used to have a distinction between Sick Days and Vacation Days, but many years ago now that was changed, and all both types of paid time off were all lumped together. I seem to remember the explanation for that had something do with the city, but I can't remember what it was.

(Early on in my job, I was told by my then-supervisor that I couldn't use Sick time for a doctor's appointment. WTF? She was one of those people who rhyme with witch, and she was fired within a year of my hiring for conflict with her supervisor. We have a "business casual" dress code, and I remember one day she came into work in knee-high boots and a rather short leather skirt.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:35:32 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 28, 2022, 05:15:53 pm

There's a Shouts & Murmurs in here somewhere!

Your posts remind me of some of the things I read in Viking Economics. Until a couple of years ago, I thought it extremely unlikely that any ideas in that book could ever be implemented in the US. But now it seems more likely...not impossible anyway.

What is Shouts and Murmurs?

Can you give us an idea about the ideas in the book?(no pun intended)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:46:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 28, 2022, 07:05:25 pm

Yeah, I wrote about the European/US vacation gap years ago. Talked to experts of various kinds. The main reason seemed to be stronger unions in Europe.

Then your spring is our fall. Many of us don't get holidays off between New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day (in January) and Memorial Day (end of May). At my company we don't get days off for Easter -- though some companies do -- because it falls on a Sunday. I've never even heard of those other holidays you mentioned! We have Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, both of which most people work, and Presidents Day, when again it's mostly people in government and banks who don't work.

Looks like I get about 38 days of Paid Time Off this year, so seven-plus weeks. Up to a week of it (the limit) might have rolled over from last year. As I said they have to pay for any day I'm not at work, possibly including staying home with sick children (though that might be Family Medical Leave Act pay). I lucked out this year by breaking my arm -- I took a bunch of time off but was paid for by short-term disability so I didn't have to use any PTO.

It's very difficult to compare because the systems work so totally different.

1st of May is the international labour day, celebrated in most parts of the world.

Christ-flew-to-heaven-day (my own translation of our name for it) I believe is called Ascension day over there.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:50:59 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 07:04:19 am

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You never disappoint me, Chuck!  :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:55:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 07:06:17 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:58:55 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 01:06:57 pm

If you wanted to save even more time, my grocery store sells containers of free pre-shredded chicken (and shredded pork and other stuff).

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 06:11:27 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:58:55 pm

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Like this, Sonja.   The containers below are fresh prepared food, and tagged for sale.  Sometimes, they will prepare chicken, and shred the meat, and then tag it for sale.



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 06:25:23 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:35:32 pm

What is Shouts and Murmurs?

Shouts and Murmurs is the title of a regular humor column in the New Yorker.

Quote from: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:58:55 pm

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Oops! Meant to say "fresh."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 06:29:26 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 03:18:18 pm

We used to have a distinction between Sick Days and Vacation Days, but many years ago now that was changed, and all both types of paid time off were all lumped together. I seem to remember the explanation for that had something do with city, but I can't remember what it was.

I can't decide if that seems fair or not. It kind of punishes people in ill health and rewards people like me who rarely take sick days.

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(Early on in my job, I was told by my then-supervisor that I couldn't use Sick time for a doctor's appointment. WTF? She was one of those people who rhyme with witch, and she was fired within a year of my hiring for conflict with her supervisor. We have a "business casual" dress code, and I remember one day she came into work in knee-high boots and a rather short leather skirt.)

Well, her policies and behavior sound unreasonable. But her outfit sounds OK to me. Or is the skirt too fancy to be "casual"?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 09:32:50 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 06:29:26 pm

I can't decide if that seems fair or not. It kind of punishes people in ill health and rewards people like me who rarely take sick days.

I wouldn't say so. We all had 10 sick days, and if you were entitled to, say, 20 vacation days, then after the change you had 30 days to use however you wanted.

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Well, her policies and behavior sound unreasonable. But her outfit sounds OK to me. Or is the skirt too fancy to be "casual"?

Knee-high boots and a short leather skirt (I was tempted to call it a miniskirt because that's what it looked like to me) qualify as "business casual" in MN?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 09:33:09 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 06:25:23 pm

Shouts and Murmurs is the title of a regular humor column in the New Yorker.

Oops! Meant to say "fresh."

 :laugh: :laugh:   I didn't realize you had said free instead of fresh.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 11:47:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 09:33:09 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:   I didn't realize you had said free instead of fresh.

Me neither! I've been doing that these days -- typing a word that kind of sounds like the word I intend.  :o

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 30, 2022, 12:00:25 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 29, 2022, 09:32:50 pm

Knee-high boots and a short leather skirt (I was tempted to call it a miniskirt because that's what it looked like to me) qualify as "business casual" in MN?

No, business casual here would be khakis and a white shirt, but that's mainly for men and it gets kind of boring.

Women have a bit more leeway -- they have more, or have to have more, depending on how you look at it -- and miniskirts and boots can work. Not super casual, but potentially inoffensive depending on what kind of each. I would say knee-high boots: Fine. Leather skirt: ehh, not my taste but whatever. Short leather skirt? I'd say that depends.


Yes:

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No:

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Seems to me the main violations of business casual are less about short skirts and boots than about sweat pants and a T-shirt with holes in it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 30, 2022, 08:43:26 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 30, 2022, 12:00:25 am

Women have a bit more leeway -- they have more, or have to have more, depending on how you look at it -- and miniskirts and boots can work. Not super casual, but potentially inoffensive depending on what kind of each. I would say knee-high boots: Fine. Leather skirt: ehh, not my taste but whatever. Short leather skirt? I'd say that depends.

Maybe it's just a cultural thing, but her outfit that morning did and does not qualify as business casual here. Appropriate for a nightclub, yes, but for the office? No. It's hard to tell now with so many people working from home, but in the past most women wore pants and a blouse. Women in management usually wore a suit (jacket, blouse, and skirt).

Jeans are verboten. However, here's the thing. Certainly my employer's policy is "no jeans," but what that really means is "no blue denim." For decades, even long before I came to my current job, my trousers of choice for work from about October to April have been corduroy pants from Lands End. These trousers are made exactly like jeans, rivets, pockets, and all (Lands End has even described them as jeans, IIRC), but because they're corduroy and not blue denim, nobody notices.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 30, 2022, 08:46:32 am

Quote from: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 11:47:17 pm

Me neither! I've been doing that these days -- typing a word that kind of sounds like the word I intend.  :o

That happens a lot, and I have to be especially careful of it when I'm texting. I think it at least partly has to do with the program filling in words, but I think it may also partly be an age thing.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 30, 2022, 02:25:03 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on August 30, 2022, 08:43:26 am

Maybe it's just a cultural thing, but her outfit that morning did and does not qualify as business casual here. Appropriate for a nightclub, yes, but for the office? No. It's hard to tell now with so many people working from home, but in the past most women wore pants and a blouse.

I think pants and shirt are generally business casual for both all genders here, too. But women tend to wear skirts in a casual way, especially in summer, because they're cooler than long pants and more attractive (and suitable for the office) than shorts. But I hear you -- leather skirts would be at sort of a different level of dressiness. Maybe she had plans after work?

My current work-at-home "business casual" is just a step above my "loungewear," which is just a step above "pajamas." Which category any given garment is assigned is usually a matter of how many holes it has.  :laugh:

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Jeans are verboten. However, here's the thing. Certainly my employer's policy is "no jeans," but what that really means is "no blue denim." For decades, even long before I came to my current job, my trousers of choice for work from about October to April have been corduroy pants from Lands End. These trousers are made exactly like jeans, rivets, pockets, and all (Lands End has even described them as jeans, IIRC), but because they're corduroy and not blue denim, nobody notices.

Yeah, I think it's more the fabric than the design mainly because of the history and cultural symbolism of denim, especially once it gets faded or has holes in the knees. Or when you purchase it with pre-made fading and holes at prices higher than intact jeans would cost.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2022, 04:10:48 pm

Quote from: Sason on August 29, 2022, 04:35:32 pm

What is Shouts and Murmurs?

Can you give us an idea about the ideas in the book?(no pun intended)

One thing that I recall is that people in a neighborhood would get together to discuss government policies, current affairs, and improvements. These ideas would bubble up from the neighborhoods to the local governments and grassroots changes could be made at all levels. I found that impressive.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 30, 2022, 04:59:08 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 29, 2022, 06:11:27 pm

Like this, Sonja.   The containers below are fresh prepared food, and tagged for sale.  Sometimes, they will prepare chicken, and shred the meat, and then tag it for sale.



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Thanks Chuck. That part of the post I understand, we have those ready-made meals too.

What I didn't understand is how something that's free can be sold. (Plus how come it's free in the first place)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 30, 2022, 05:02:08 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on August 29, 2022, 06:25:23 pm

Shouts and Murmurs is the title of a regular humor column in the New Yorker.

I see

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Oops! Meant to say "fresh."

Aha, that explains it!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on August 30, 2022, 05:10:43 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 30, 2022, 04:10:48 pm

One thing that I recall is that people in a neighborhood would get together to discuss government policies, current affairs, and improvements. These ideas would bubble up from the neighborhoods to the local governments and grassroots changes could be made at all levels. I found that impressive.

Yeah, that sometimes happens here and there. I can't say it's a regular thing though. It usually takes someone very comitted to start the process, but when it does work you could say it's really grassroot democracy. It also brings people together.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2022, 06:52:41 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is having a good Labor Day weekend!


I spent Friday evening relaxing.  Saturday I did some stuff around the apartment, and did some shopping.   Sunday was laundry day, and visiting with the parents.   Tomorrow I'll be doing some baking.   My sister-in-law sent me a recipe for Key Lime Pie cookies.   She said she saw it and thought of me because of the Christmas cookies I make.   I'm not making these then,  citrus stuff always seems to be a Spring and Summer type thing, so I'm going to make them today as an "end of summer" treat, and give them to my family and take them to work.

Never made this recipe before, so I'm hoping they turn out well.   I'll take some pics when they're done.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 05, 2022, 04:54:00 pm

"Looking forward to care package from Chuck containing key lime pie cookies"

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 05, 2022, 08:12:20 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 05, 2022, 04:54:00 pm

"Looking forward to care package from Chuck containing key lime pie cookies"

Don't hold your breath, the cookies didn't turn out right.


Baking fail today, on my part, definitely not the recipe.

It's an easy cookie dough recipe that tastes like a pie crust, you place an indent in the cookie, fill it with the key lime filling, and then frost with a mix of buttercream frosting and key lime juice.
Individually, each part tasted great.  I was most afraid of the filling not being thick enough, but it turned out just right.  So did the cookies.

I messed up on the frosting.  Not sure what I did, but it didn't get thick enough, and wouldn't hold is form.  Perhaps I didn't beat it long enough?

I'm not giving up on this recipe, because it tasted so good.  I just need to figure out what I did wrong with the frosting.    There's another 3-day weekend coming up in October, maybe I'll try again then.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 06, 2022, 09:04:02 am

Why do they need frosting anyway? That seems to me to be a case of "gilding the lily."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2022, 04:05:53 pm

I'm sure people will enjoy them just as much, no matter the thickness of the frosting.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2022, 04:12:49 pm

It wasn't that the frosting wasn't thick, it was too thin, and kept sliding off the cookies.

:laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2022, 04:14:55 pm

Well, failed cookies are usually the best ones anyway.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 06, 2022, 05:18:48 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 06, 2022, 04:14:55 pm

Well, failed cookies are usually the best ones anyway.

 :laugh:  Why would that be? Because you can eat the entire batch yourself and don't have to share?

I wonder if a dollop of whipped cream would work instead, since that's what's on actual KL pie. Certainly less portable, and you'd have to apply it just before serving, but possibly tasty!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 06, 2022, 06:10:47 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 06, 2022, 05:18:48 pm

:laugh:  Why would that be? Because you can eat the entire batch yourself and don't have to share?

Haha, good theory!

I think it has to do with failed cookies being like a kitchen secret, only those who know about it get to eat them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 09, 2022, 03:49:43 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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TGIF!

The temps in the morning have been much cooler, and it feels so good.   I hate waking up and it's already above 80.  This morning it was in the 60s, it was refreshing.

Of course, temps still go up in the afternoon, right now (almost 4) we're up to 80, but given a few weeks ago we were near 100, I'll take it!

Looks to be a quiet weekend on my end, which is fine by me!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 09, 2022, 06:15:08 pm

Have a cool weekend friend!

I thought mine was going to be quiet, but it's filling up fast. EdelMar, still traveling (it's been six months!) might want me to show his house to prospective renters tomorrow and M. talked me into going to an opera (an effing opera!) tomorrow night. Something I've never heard of called Cavalleria rusticana. Sunday morning I'm taking a class in forgiveness, which I need, then there's a workshop on building gardens for pollinators, then I might have to show his place again. Sigh...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 09, 2022, 09:16:14 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 09, 2022, 06:15:08 pm

Have a cool weekend friend!

I thought mine was going to be quiet, but it's filling up fast. EdelMar, still traveling (it's been six months!) might want me to show his house to prospective renters tomorrow and M. talked me into going to an opera (an effing opera!) tomorrow night. Something I've never heard of called Cavalleria rusticana. Sunday morning I'm taking a class in forgiveness, which I need, then there's a workshop on building gardens for pollinators, then I might have to show his place again. Sigh...

Now there's a post filled with mildly curious information. Where did EdelMar go on his travels? If he's renting his house out, where will he live when he gets back? This is nosy so no need to answer, but is he independently wealthy or how does one travel for so long -- or is it related to his job, whatever that might be? Don't you like opera? (I mean, I don't, but I would have thought you might.) And what the heck is a class in forgiveness? Is it a church-related thing? And why must you forgive? If you're talking about your former permafrost community, do you really have to forgive them -- or is it to restore your own peace of mind?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on September 11, 2022, 02:54:25 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 09, 2022, 06:15:08 pm

Have a cool weekend friend!
 Something I've never heard of called Cavalleria rusticana.

How'd you like it?

This is the famous intermezzo, with our favorite performer, Hauser:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 12, 2022, 06:46:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 09, 2022, 09:16:14 pm

Now there's a post filled with mildly curious information. Where did EdelMar go on his travels?

First he went to Nepal and then when he returned to the States he didn't come all the way home. He stayed on the Eastern Seaboard to visit friends where he formerly lived. Then his former astronomy professor who he has stayed close to all this time (and the three of us have gone on several trips together) talked him in to staying there and building an observatory for him.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 09, 2022, 09:16:14 pm

If he's renting his house out, where will he live when he gets back? This is nosy so no need to answer, but is he independently wealthy or how does one travel for so long -- or is it related to his job, whatever that might be?

It's a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home and he usually has the second bedroom rented out, using the 3rd bedroom for storage. But the current renter stopped paying rent so he wants to rent to another person, and also might want to rent out his bedroom. I wouldn't want such an arrangement but apparently there are a lot of people in Denver who do.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 09, 2022, 09:16:14 pm

Don't you like opera? (I mean, I don't, but I would have thought you might.)

Frankly I'm getting tired of opera, particularly classical opera. The storyline is always a variation on the woman who went wrong and is punished by losing her reputation or dying and the men are always strutting around. I don't get excited about the women's lamenting or drama and the men's bravura. But music like the Intermezzo (thanks, Paul!) is beautiful! I also don't like having to give over my entire weekend, as it seems, to a performance, with all of the prep work and spending an hour just trying to get out of the parking lot afterwards, etc.

That said, the Cavalleria rusticana had some very interesting aspects, most notably that the entire orchestra and cast were on the stage. Thus, the conductor became a major player and he was fascinating, the way he used his whole body to bring out the music from the instrumentalists.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 09, 2022, 09:16:14 pm

And what the heck is a class in forgiveness? Is it a church-related thing? And why must you forgive? If you're talking about your former permafrost community, do you really have to forgive them -- or is it to restore your own peace of mind?

Yes, it's a church class and we're studying The Book of Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu and Mpao Tutu, his daughter. Yes, I'm coming to the conclusion that I have to at least try to forgive those two "permafrost" (love that!) instructors who seized the assets and then destroyed the nonprofit organization.

Mpao's story is interesting. She was an Anglican priest but was excommunicated when she divorced her husband and married a woman. She is now a pastor in the Netherlands.

Quote from: serious crayons on September 09, 2022, 09:16:14 pm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 12, 2022, 07:36:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on September 11, 2022, 02:54:25 pm

How'd you like it?

This is the famous intermezzo, with our favorite performer, Hauser:

That was divine, friend. I liked the music very much. It captures the lyricism of Sicily. On the last night I was on the island in 2020, we stayed outside of Palermo in the hills and this was my view.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 14, 2022, 02:44:03 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 12, 2022, 06:46:28 pm

The storyline is always a variation on the woman who went wrong and is punished by losing her reputation or dying and the men are always strutting around.

Ugh. I'm surprised that doesn't draw more ire from the feminist community. Plots like that are really dated -- from a time when men didn't really understand women but thought they did, didn't understand gender equity or justice but thought they did. I just saw, maybe in a Facebook post, people trashing Anna Karenina.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 14, 2022, 02:55:32 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 14, 2022, 02:44:03 pm

Ugh. I'm surprised that doesn't draw more ire from the feminist community. Plots like that are really dated -- from a time when men didn't really understand women but thought they did, didn't understand gender equity or justice but thought they did. I just saw, maybe in a Facebook post, people trashing Anna Karenina.

That's just silly. Anyone from the feminist community (or any community, for that matter) who is going to spend time trashing novels or any works of art from more than a century ago because they don't meet today's standards needs to get a life.

Anybody who tries to do that with opera would run the risk of being pilloried by a bevy of Opera Queens.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 15, 2022, 05:37:29 pm

Or ... That's just silly. Anyone from the feminist Black community (or any community, for that matter) who is going to spend time trashing racist novels or any works of art blackface shows from more than a century ago because they don't meet today's standards needs to get a life.

Don't worry, I haven't heard of any feminists marching against Anna Karenina. But works of old art and literature are obviously going to be full of sexism and racism because most of their creators were sexist and racist, at least to some degree. To say nobody should voice objections is silly, especially because many of those things are still taught as the cannon. I'm not advocating banning them, but it's certainly fair to discuss the perspectives of yesteryear and call them out if appropriate.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2022, 08:56:41 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 15, 2022, 05:37:29 pm

Or ... That's just silly. Anyone from the feminist Black community (or any community, for that matter) who is going to spend time trashing racist novels or any works of art blackface shows from more than a century ago because they don't meet today's standards needs to get a life.

Don't worry, I haven't heard of any feminists marching against Anna Karenina. But works of old art and literature are obviously going to be full of sexism and racism because most of their creators were sexist and racist, at least to some degree. To say nobody should voice objections is silly, especially because many of those things are still taught as the cannon. I'm not advocating banning them, but it's certainly fair to discuss the perspectives of yesteryear and call them out if appropriate.

It certainly is fair, and I suppose many an academic hour is spent on that. But I wouldn't "call them out." To me that phrase sounds like an attack--like attacking a work because it reflects the time in which it was created.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 16, 2022, 10:40:05 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 15, 2022, 08:56:41 pm

It certainly is fair, and I suppose many an academic hour is spent on that. But I wouldn't "call them out." To me that phrase sounds like an attack--like attacking a work because it reflects the time in which it was created.

I guess it's a matter of what degree of opposition or disagreement you're comfortable with. I would agree with FRiend Lee's assessment:

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 12, 2022, 06:46:28 pm

Frankly I'm getting tired of opera, particularly classical opera. The storyline is always a variation on the woman who went wrong and is punished by losing her reputation or dying and the men are always strutting around. I don't get excited about the women's lamenting or drama and the men's bravura.

I'm not into opera but I think the same sentiment applies to literature. I would never advocate banning a book, but analyzing and criticizing outdated gender assumptions in canonical works seems completely valid. And if that criticism rises to level that could be described as "attacking" -- whatever that means in regard to long-dead authors and works in the public domain -- that wouldn't bother me in the least. Those on the other side are free to argue that the literary value of the work outweighs such issues.

I guess another way to put it is, sure, works are a reflection of their times, just like historical figures are. To some extent I'm able to compartmentalize and separate, say, Thomas Jefferson's severe flaws from his intelligence and insights or whatever. But I don't just shrug and say, oh well, lots of people owned slaves and raped and/or slept with them back then so it's no big deal.

Traditional education (and maybe education now as well, or at least in Florida  ::)) ignored Jefferson's faults. I think literary education has done the same with these gender issues, or at least did when I was taking literature classes (which admittedly was so long ago Tostoy was practically still alive  :laugh:).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 16, 2022, 11:12:14 am

Opera is supposed to be so highbrow, but it's not! Most of the characters are so one dimensional and stereotyped. The music is often wonderful, but the style of singing can sometimes be overblown. On the audience side, I have issues with people who want to be seen at the opera, although Denver is an eclectic crowd with children and people wearing cowboy boots. And the price of it...I could see a dozen movies for the same price. Not that I have to pay, but when I go with M. I feel obligated in other ways.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 16, 2022, 12:32:35 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 16, 2022, 11:12:14 am

Denver is an eclectic crowd with children and people wearing cowboy boots.

Is it such a formal occasion they dress up in their black jeans?  :laugh:

The cultures of Denver and Minneapolis are somewhat similar, but when in Denver I've always noticed that many more people wear jeans. I started joking that in Denver people wear blue jeans all the time except when they go to weddings and funerals -- then they wear black jeans.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 01:08:31 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 16, 2022, 12:32:35 pm

Is it such a formal occasion they dress up in their black jeans?  :laugh:

The cultures of Denver and Minneapolis are somewhat similar, but when in Denver I've always noticed that many more people wear jeans. I started joking that in Denver people wear blue jeans all the time except when they go to weddings and funerals -- then they wear black jeans.

Do they wear black cowboy boots for formal affairs?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 16, 2022, 03:09:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 01:08:31 pm

Do they wear black cowboy boots for formal affairs?  ;D

One would hope!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 03:29:39 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 01:08:31 pm

Do they wear black cowboy boots for formal affairs?  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on September 16, 2022, 03:09:44 pm

One would hope!!  :laugh:

Of course an image that will remain burned in my mind forever is a commercial with a pre-Magnum, P.I. Tom Selleck in a tuxedo--and cowboy boots. I'm sure I remember that correctly.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 17, 2022, 12:05:33 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 03:29:39 pm

Of course an image that will remain burned in my mind forever is a commercial with a pre-Magnum, P.I. Tom Selleck in a tuxedo--and cowboy boots. I'm sure I remember that correctly.

Signature mustache?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 17, 2022, 04:00:24 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 01:08:31 pm

Do they wear black cowboy boots for formal affairs?  ;D

Not always! See photo.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2022, 03:08:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 17, 2022, 12:05:33 pm

Signature mustache?

Absolutely.

And now they're probably dying it and his hair for his role in Blue Bloods.

Interesting thing I noticed about Selleck's office set for the TV show. There is a large photo of a younger Theodore Roosevelt hanging on the wall; Teddy has his own trademark mustache and spectacles. He really was the commissioner of the New York police department at one time early in his career. So there we have Tom Selleck with his own trademark mustache--and he always or at least often wears eyeglasses in the office. I'm sure this is deliberate. It's probably been commented on a lot other places on the internet.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2022, 03:13:01 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 17, 2022, 04:00:24 pm

Not always! See photo.

Yes, but that's a woman wearing brown boots. I was speaking of men--as in wearing black boots with a tuxedo. The gentleman in the photo is wearing some sort of black footwear with what I presume to be a tuxedo, or at least a three-piece suit.

In that white gown the woman looks like a bride. I might have expected her to wear white boots with a white gown--certainly not brown.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 18, 2022, 03:13:31 pm

When you mention Teddy Roosevelt I always think of how he literally got SHOT and continued speaking for another hour.

Nobody would do that now. I mean, understandably so, but still ...

Those Roosevelts were really something.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 18, 2022, 03:26:14 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 16, 2022, 11:12:14 am

Opera is supposed to be so highbrow, but it's not! Most of the characters are so one dimensional and stereotyped. The music is often wonderful, but the style of singing can sometimes be overblown. On the audience side, I have issues with people who want to be seen at the opera, although Denver is an eclectic crowd with children and people wearing cowboy boots. And the price of it...I could see a dozen movies for the same price. Not that I have to pay, but when I go with M. I feel obligated in other ways.

Somewhere around here a long time ago there were posts about bari-hunks. I would think that's at least one reason to go to the opera, especially if they take their shirts off--which one did here a few years ago in a production of La Traviata.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 18, 2022, 07:26:59 pm

I can't think of any male (or female, for that matter) opera stars who I'd be interested in seeing without their shirt. But male ballet dancers, that's another story.

I've successfully turned down an invitation to see the ballet Dracula in October as well as an invitation to hear Lara St. John on the violin. But now I've been invited to see Swan Lake and I feel my resolve crumbling...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 19, 2022, 08:41:39 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 18, 2022, 07:26:59 pm

I can't think of any male (or female, for that matter) opera stars who I'd be interested in seeing without their shirt. But male ballet dancers, that's another story.

Just as many ballerinas are fairly flat-chested, in the men the torso is frequently only fair. It's the a _ _ and thighs that are well developed. In some modern ballets you can see the legs because the men wear only something that resembles a pair of Jockey shorts.

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I've successfully turned down an invitation to see the ballet Dracula in October as well as an invitation to hear Lara St. John on the violin. But now I've been invited to see Swan Lake and I feel my resolve crumbling...

Not a bad decision, that. I've seen it, and it really isn't very good. The climax is, well, anticlimactic. With Swan Lake you at least have a great classic/classical score.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2022, 03:37:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Just got home from the office, working the rest of the day from home.   I found that if I have lunch at my desk, I can take a lunch between 2:00 and 3:00, and use it to drive home.  Doing this, I get home well before rush hour, and don't waste time sitting in traffic.

Tonight is bowling night, week three.  Season started again three weeks ago, it's been good so far.  We have a few new teams, and a few people who had left the league in years prior have returned.

:)

Last week, I managed to bowl a 168, and since my average is about a 110, I was pretty happy about that!  Gives me a 'high' to aim for during the rest of the season.


This coming weekend, I plan on getting some stuff done in the apartment.  I need to rearrange my Madonna albums on the living room wall.   One is becoming un-attached to the wall (now hanging crooked) and one has completely fallen off.   One top of that, I have two newer albums that arrived that I never hung, but will need to rearrange them all to get this done.

So, I found some new hanging apparatus by 3M, and I'll put them up next weekend.

I also plan to get some storage bins, and get some stuff that I have in my closet, and move it to the basement.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 20, 2022, 03:40:15 pm

Madonna will be so happy when she's properly hung again!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2022, 03:42:56 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 01:08:31 pm

Do they wear black cowboy boots for formal affairs?  ;D

Quote from: serious crayons on September 16, 2022, 03:09:44 pm

One would hope!!  :laugh:

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 17, 2022, 04:00:24 pm

Not always! See photo.

I must say, I don't have a pair of black cowboy boots.  I do have shoes to wear for formal occasions, but I haven't been to one in a long time.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on September 16, 2022, 03:29:39 pm

Of course an image that will remain burned in my mind forever is a commercial with a pre-Magnum, P.I. Tom Selleck in a tuxedo--and cowboy boots. I'm sure I remember that correctly.

was this it?



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2022, 03:48:00 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on September 18, 2022, 07:26:59 pm

I can't think of any male (or female, for that matter) opera stars who I'd be interested in seeing without their shirt. But male ballet dancers, that's another story.

I've successfully turned down an invitation to see the ballet Dracula in October as well as an invitation to hear Lara St. John on the violin. But now I've been invited to see Swan Lake and I feel my resolve crumbling...

What about the pair that starred as Jack and Ennis in the opera version of Brokeback?


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 20, 2022, 03:48:28 pm

Quote from: Sason on September 20, 2022, 03:40:15 pm

Madonna will be so happy when she's properly hung again!

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 20, 2022, 04:06:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 20, 2022, 03:42:56 pm

was this it?



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There may have been more than one.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 24, 2022, 11:30:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Is everyone having a good weekend?

I spent today doing online shopping, and getting a project done.

I've posted pics in the past of my "Madonna Wall",  the wall in my living room where I have all of my Madonna vinyl albums framed and hung.   Well, two of the albums had become loose and were crooked, and since I put them all up, she released two other albums ("Madame X" and "Finally Enough Love:  50 Number Ones") so I had to take down the ones I had up, rearrange them and add the two newest albums. 

I had to move the coffee table and couch to do this, so I decided I may as well vacuum the living room, so I could get those areas while the furniture was moved.

It took a while to get them all done, but they're done now, and it looks good.   Not perfect, but presentable.   You can see them here.  To be honest, the newest one (the bottom right corner) is not the actual album, just a lithograph of the album cover.  I do have the actual album, but it's too thick to fit in the frame.  All of the other ones in the frames are the actual vinyl albums.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,31002.msg720202.html#msg720202


Tomorrow I'll be meeting mom and dad for lunch, and then I'm heading to The Container Store.  I ordered some bins, so I can get some stuff out of my closets up in the apartment, and put them in storage in the basement.  I also ordered something that I can keep in the back of my Santa Fe, to keep what's in the back organized.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 26, 2022, 04:44:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone had a good weekend.

The organization of my albums went well, as did the shopping for the bins.  Everything got done.

Went to the office today, as I had some stuff to tend to, and there was a team lunch scheduled for noon.

When we got to where we had our reservations, I found out that it was a lunch for me and the Executive Assistant, as we both were with the company for 25 years this year.

they gave the two of us cards, and I had a nice gift card inside that will come in handy.

 ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 26, 2022, 06:12:51 pm

Aw, what a nice surprise for you!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 26, 2022, 06:27:24 pm

Well, I still want to work in your office because of all the nice parties. But seems unlikely I'll get another 25 years in, so I'll probably have to forgo the lunch and gift card. Nice for you, though!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on September 27, 2022, 02:47:59 pm

What a nice surprise!

25 years is a long time in the same company.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 09, 2022, 02:06:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Monday is a holiday, so I get an extra day off, and then the week after, I'm on 'staycation', so I'll be able to just chill.  I do plan on getting my flu vaccination on that week off.

October is here, and the apartment is decorated for Halloween.   Flag, Jack O' Lanterns and lights are up.

Will be at the office Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  I usually go in Tuesday and Thursday, but there is some sort of luncheon / event goin scheduled for Wednesday, so I'll be attending that.

Things are status quo for now, hope everyone is doing ok!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2022, 02:25:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Are you all getting into the swing of Autumn and Halloween?   I've been watching the leaves fall the past few days, it's really putting me in the mood for Autumn.  ;D

the main part of my Halloween costume arrived on Saturday, and another part today.   I'm just waiting on two more items, and I'm good to go.

;D

I'm on "Stay-Cation" this week, so I'll enjoy relaxing.  Although, I do need to go out for some new clothes at one point this week, perhaps tomorrow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 17, 2022, 03:03:04 pm

Yes, I've been enjoying it. I rake the patio and walks every day and brush off the patio furniture, and the next day it looks like I haven't done anything! But I love the warm days and cool nights.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2022, 04:51:28 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 17, 2022, 02:25:02 pm

the pain part of my Halloween costume arrived on Saturday, and another part today.   I'm just waiting on two more items, and I'm good to go.

The "pain part"? What on earth are you doing for Halloween?  :o

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I'm on "Stay-Cation" this week, so I'll enjoy relaxing.  Although, I do need to go out for some new clothes at one point this week, perhaps tomorrow.

Again with the stay-cation?  :o  Do you have more paid time off than you're required to work?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 17, 2022, 10:41:15 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2022, 04:51:28 pm

The "pain part"? What on earth are you doing for Halloween?  :o

 :laugh:   typo I need to fix!   That should be "the main part".  :laugh:

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 17, 2022, 04:51:28 pm

Again with the stay-cation?  :o  Do you have more paid time off than you're required to work?

I get about 5 weeks a year vacation.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2022, 08:45:47 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on October 17, 2022, 10:41:15 pm

I get about 5 weeks a year vacation.

Good for you! I guess that means at 25 years you're an old-timer at your job.  8)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 18, 2022, 08:00:20 pm

I get between 6 and 7 weeks, but it has to cover holidays and sick days, too. (I say between 6 and 7 because I just divided the total hours by 8 and I got a little over 38 days, but some are carried over from last year.) Did we just talk about this? It sounds familiar.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 19, 2022, 03:00:23 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2022, 08:45:47 am

Good for you! I guess that means at 25 years you're an old-timer at your job.  8)

I know a few people who have 30 or more years there.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 19, 2022, 03:22:47 pm

I have 32 vacation days a year.
They are totally unrelated to holidays or sick time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 20, 2022, 10:53:36 am

Another example of Viking economics in action! Let's appoint a Swede as National Economic Advisor. While we're at it, let's bring in a Swede for the next British Prime Minister!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on October 20, 2022, 03:54:05 pm

Great idea, Lee!

I'm available for both positions, as long as I can keep my 32 days!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 23, 2022, 11:15:35 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Back to work tomorrow!    >:(   All good things come to an end.

I had a nice vacation.  I got some relaxation in,  I watched a number of horror movies to get me into the Halloween spirit, was out with friends on Saturday the 15th, got come cleaning done around the apartment, got some shopping done, went out for lunch once, and yesterday went out to Haunt O Ween with the family.

Haunt O Ween was an outdoor event that was "family friendly" so no major scares, to avoid frightening little kids.

I posted pics in the Celebrating Halloween thread, you can see them here.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,53527.msg720538.html#msg720538

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 23, 2022, 12:58:23 pm

Still doing yard work to get my property ready for winter. I was out mowing yesterday evening and ran over the extension cord, breaking it, so maybe mowing is done for the season. I was primarily mowing to gather up all the leaves to make a nice mulch. I'm not mowing where i planted new grass as it is still too young and tender. Watering it 2-3 times a day so it is always hydrated.

I got smart this year and put netting over my pond so it would not be choked with leaves. In my spare time I'm making 24 wisteria wreathes for daughter's class to decorate. Have to have that done by mid-November. First I cut and braid the wisteria into a rough circular shape and then put them in a washtub so they will dry perfectly round. Once that happens, I spread them out so they can dry some more and the leaves fall off. They need to cure for at least 2 weeks.

Another chore is to bring all the plants in. Before I started that, I mopped the sunroom and all the other floors upstairs and cleaned the baseboards. The new windows and patio door and clean floors really spiffed it up. I'm trying to clean all the pots and saucers before I bring them into the sunroom. When did I get so many plants? It's a mystery. I'm taking the afternoon off to go to a performance of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. It has a spooky theme but I doubt if it would appear on one of your lists!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2022, 11:15:16 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

Halloween is tomorrow!  ;D

I went out to two different Halloween parties, at the second one I took pics around the home to show you the decor.  you can see them in the Halloween thread.

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,53527.msg720658.html#msg720658

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 30, 2022, 11:17:51 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 23, 2022, 12:58:23 pm

Still doing yard work to get my property ready for winter. I was out mowing yesterday evening and ran over the extension cord, breaking it, so maybe mowing is done for the season. I was primarily mowing to gather up all the leaves to make a nice mulch. I'm not mowing where i planted new grass as it is still too young and tender. Watering it 2-3 times a day so it is always hydrated.

I got smart this year and put netting over my pond so it would not be choked with leaves. In my spare time I'm making 24 wisteria wreathes for daughter's class to decorate. Have to have that done by mid-November. First I cut and braid the wisteria into a rough circular shape and then put them in a washtub so they will dry perfectly round. Once that happens, I spread them out so they can dry some more and the leaves fall off. They need to cure for at least 2 weeks.

Another chore is to bring all the plants in. Before I started that, I mopped the sunroom and all the other floors upstairs and cleaned the baseboards. The new windows and patio door and clean floors really spiffed it up. I'm trying to clean all the pots and saucers before I bring them into the sunroom. When did I get so many plants? It's a mystery. I'm taking the afternoon off to go to a performance of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. It has a spooky theme but I doubt if it would appear on one of your lists!

Hiya Lee!  Sounds like you've been busy!  How is it going with the wreaths?   Are you nearly done with them?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 05, 2022, 02:26:26 pm

I happened upon a photo of your bowling league, Chuck!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 05, 2022, 06:34:10 pm

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 05, 2022, 06:35:14 pm

Actually, Chuck's bowling leaguers wear heels. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 05, 2022, 06:42:09 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 05, 2022, 02:26:26 pm

I happened upon a photo of your bowling league, Chuck!

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Quote from: southendmd on November 05, 2022, 06:35:14 pm

Actually, Chuck's bowling leaguers wear heels. 

Our league is not "clothing optional", and heels are NOT proper bowling footwear.   :P :P

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2022, 09:08:36 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 05, 2022, 06:42:09 pm

Our league is not "clothing optional", and heels are NOT proper bowling footwear.   :P :P

Did you clutch your pearls when you saw that photo?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2022, 11:04:36 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2022, 09:08:36 pm

Did you clutch your pearls when you saw that photo?  ;D

actually, I did not, but would do so in person!

Make no mistake, I've seen nude men before.  Seeing them bowling is a completely different thing!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 06, 2022, 01:47:44 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 05, 2022, 09:08:36 pm

Did you clutch your pearls when you saw that photo?  ;D

 :laugh:

I'm sure he did!
He didn't know they were being photographed!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 06, 2022, 05:09:37 pm

Quote from: Sason on November 06, 2022, 01:47:44 pm

:laugh:

I'm sure he did!
He didn't know they were being photographed!

None of those men are me.   They're either too tall, too slender or have too much hair.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2022, 10:29:46 pm

Bowlers have big b_lls. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 07, 2022, 05:12:47 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 06, 2022, 05:09:37 pm

None of those men are me.   They're either too tall, too slender or have too much hair.   :laugh:

I guess they can't be you in disguise...  ::)

But you could still be outside of the picture!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 07, 2022, 05:13:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2022, 10:29:46 pm

Bowlers have big b_lls. ...

They sure have!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 07, 2022, 05:42:30 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2022, 10:29:46 pm

Bowlers have big b_lls. ...

and they're very possessive of them

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 07, 2022, 07:55:14 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on November 06, 2022, 10:29:46 pm

Bowlers have big b_lls. ...

Quote from: CellarDweller on November 07, 2022, 05:42:30 pm

and they're very possessive of them

You mean they don't like to have anyone touch them?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 08, 2022, 05:02:23 pm

Depends on the bowler.........

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2022, 11:14:10 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

To all who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving!

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I'll be leaving at about 1:00 to get to my brother and sister-in-law's place for lunch at 2:00.

Yesterday at work was crazy, it just seems that some odd things happened the day before a holiday, that made the day stressful.  I was hoping that it would calm down by 2:00, but it went straight through until I shut down at 5:00.

By the time 10:00 last night came I was exhausted, and I went to bed, sleeping through until 9:00am this morning.

I normally work from my parents' place when I work from home, as that is where my dual monitors and full-sized keyboard is, but I'm hoping that Friday will be slow, so I'm working from the apartment, so I can get some things straightened up, and get a jump on getting some Christmas stuff done around the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 24, 2022, 12:30:49 pm

Either tomorrow or Saturday I'm expecting to get my Christmas stuff out of storage and set things up for the holiday. I also plan on setting up my Christmas train layout. That will be fun.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 24, 2022, 12:45:51 pm

Turkey Day is here! Until Tuesday, I was looking forward to actually spending today with my extended family. My only anxiety was worrying if I could complete all the cooking I had committed to in time. But as I was visiting with my daughter, she said, "are you looking forward to Friday?" Yes, for the 8th or 9th year, they are planning to get together with his side of the family on Thanksgiving, and our side on the day after. So, I have lots of free time today!

So, one of the things I'm doing today is making a proper gravy. I simmered turkey bones and skin overnight in a big stock pot. This morning I strained it and am now separating the fat from the broth in the fridge. I plan to make both a smooth gravy and one with bits of meat and mushrooms. I'm also taking my time on the dressing.

I'll listen to some Hauser and there are tons of people that I'm sending Thanksgiving greetings to. Have a wonderful day, all y'all!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 02, 2022, 07:07:09 pm

Quiet around here lately!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2022, 01:07:41 pm

Probably because Chuck is busy cleaning his apartment and clutching his pearls.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2022, 01:44:07 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Quote from: serious crayons on December 02, 2022, 07:07:09 pm

Quiet around here lately!

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Been really busy on my end!   The day after Thanksgiving the monthly monster report I work on arrived, and I had to start working on that.  On top of that, it was also the day that my coworker went on vacation, so I was trying to get the report done, covering my clients, and covering hers.   So I was actually at the office a lot this week, and when I got home I had other stuff I needed to get done, so I wasn't here.

I also managed to get the apartment decorated for Christmas.

The report is complete as of Friday, and my coworker comes back to work on Monday, so things are going to return to normal now.  :laugh:

I went to the post office today to get the Christmas stamps I need for my cards, and my cards arrived today, so I can start working on getting those mailed out.

I also managed to get some online Christmas shopping done, so I'm happy about that.  ;D


How is everyone doing?   How is your holiday prep coming along?  I'm heading over to mom and dad's place later, we're staring our baking.   we decided that instead of doing all the cookies on one weekend, we'll bake and freeze two cookies this weekend,  two cookies next weekend, and then work on the last two the week of the 12th, when I'm on vacation.   Then they'll be distributed on Monday the 19th.

:)

Quote from: Sason on December 03, 2022, 01:07:41 pm

Probably because Chuck is busy cleaning his apartment and clutching his pearls.

Sonja >>>>>>(https://media1.giphy.com/media/ZEkZXknM3STeDyk0u1/giphy.gif)<<<<<Chuck's arm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 03, 2022, 02:44:58 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2022, 01:44:07 pm

Been really busy on my end!   The day after Thanksgiving the monthly monster report I work on arrived, and I had to start working on that.  On top of that, it was also the day that my coworker went on vacation, so I was trying to get the report done, covering my clients, and covering hers.   So I was actually at the office a lot this week, and when I got home I had other stuff I needed to get done, so I wasn't here.

OK, so I guess you're one of those disloyal Brokies who prioritizes "keeping your job" over posting on BetterMost!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 03, 2022, 02:45:23 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2022, 02:44:58 pm

OK, so I guess you're one of those disloyal Brokies who prioritizes "keeping your job" over posting on BetterMost!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 03, 2022, 02:45:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2022, 02:44:58 pm

OK, so I guess you're one of those disloyal Brokies who prioritizes "keeping your job" over posting on BetterMost!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2022, 06:55:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 03, 2022, 02:44:58 pm

OK, so I guess you're one of those disloyal Brokies who prioritizes "keeping your job" over posting on BetterMost!

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2022, 06:59:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2022, 01:44:07 pm

How is everyone doing?   How is your holiday prep coming along?  I'm heading over to mom and dad's place later, we're staring our baking.   we decided that instead of doing all the cookies on one weekend, we'll bake and freeze two cookies this weekend,  two cookies next weekend, and then work on the last two the week of the 12th, when I'm on vacation.   Then they'll be distributed on Monday the 19th.

Only six cookies!!??!! :o :o

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I'm afraid there won't be any left for  your coworkers after you've mailed those six to me!!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 03, 2022, 07:01:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 03, 2022, 01:44:07 pm

Sonja >>>>>>(https://media1.giphy.com/media/ZEkZXknM3STeDyk0u1/giphy.gif)<<<<<Chuck's arm

You're envious coz I've got the pearls!!!

And you're horribly violent  >:( >:( That's no way to make me lend you my pearls  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 04, 2022, 11:43:02 am

Quote from: Sason on December 03, 2022, 06:59:49 pm

Only six cookies!!??!! :o :o

I thought about that, too.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 16, 2022, 02:46:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well, and just about ready for the holidays!

I have pretty much all of the gifts I need, and just need to wrap them.  I also got my Christmas cards mailed as of yesterday, so they should be arriving at their destination soon.

I was on vacation this week, so I've been watching the Hallmark Christmas movies, a few animated specials, and getting random holiday stuff done.

Christmas Eve we'll be at my brother and sister-in-law's place for dinner and gift exchange, and then home on Christmas Day.   Because the holiday falls on Sunday, I'll have Monday off.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 16, 2022, 05:13:54 pm

We don't get a holiday on Monday (or the following Monday, either). Which makes sense; reporters are needed every day (including holidays) so they should go in when it's actually just a regular day.

On the bright side, we don't have to waste a PTO day on the holiday itself. And since we'd have to use a PTO day for Christmas, if people want Monday off they can just take the PTO day then. But unlike a "real" holiday, those who do work don't get paid eight hours for a 5.5 hour day, which they do on holidays.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2022, 12:31:21 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone who celebrates has a great holiday!

We went to my brother and sister-in-law's place yesterday to celebrate on Christmas Eve.

Michelle had dinner catered, so she only needed to worry about the set up.  Thank goodness she did, because he hurt her back, and was in a fair amount  of pain.  She made the best of it, but we left a little earlier than planned, so that she could try to relax.

IN about an hour, I'll be heading over to mom and dad's for some Christmas lunch, and then later I'll drive around and look at Christmas lights.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 25, 2022, 01:26:40 pm

Your holiday sounds nice, Chuck! Especially because I know there must have been many cookies involved!  :D

I went to my ex-husband's family gathering last night, as I always do, even though this year he himself couldn't go -- COVID (a mild case, but still). I went with my son and his girlfriend, who are in town from Chicago. They're coming over later today to make dinner and exchange gifts. Next week I'll gather with neighbors at least once. And then ...

. . .  J A N U A R Y.  :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2022, 03:58:33 pm

:laugh:

Hey!   There's no reason for gloom and doom in January, it's my birthday!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 26, 2022, 03:31:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I love a three-day weekend!  ;D

Because Christmas fell on Sunday, we had today off.  Then a 4-day work week, and the same thing the week after for New Year's Day.  :)

It was a quiet day today, which was just what I needed.   I slept in until 10:00,  had a light breakfast, goofed around online for a bit, reheated some Christmas leftovers for lunch, watched the Hallmark channel to get some more Christmas cheesiness in (:laugh:) and then did some work around the apartment.

The apartment was not dirty, but very unorganized.  I needed to put away the stuff I used for holiday prep.  Scissors, tape, gift wrap, tissue paper, things like that.   I also had all the containers that I had used to store and transport the cookies out on my kitchen countertops.

I had one container still being used, so I didn't want to put them away until they were all ready to be put away.

I just got rid of the last of the cookies, so I've washed and dried all the containers, and then stored them in a cabinet above my refrigerator, which I don't use often.  This way they're not taking up any space in the cabinets I use regularly.

My recyclables are now dealt with as well, the counter tops cleaned, the kitchen swept, and the living room vacuumed.   All the holiday clutter is stored where it needs to be stored, and the place looks organized again.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 26, 2022, 05:04:43 pm

Your tidying/organizing is an inspiration, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 26, 2022, 08:51:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 26, 2022, 05:04:43 pm

Your tidying/organizing is an inspiration, Chuck!

Marie Kondo ain't got nuthin' on him. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 27, 2022, 04:33:51 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 26, 2022, 08:51:28 pm

Marie Kondo ain't got nuthin' on him. ...

Who?  Who is this?


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 27, 2022, 10:11:21 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 27, 2022, 04:33:51 pm

Who?  Who is this?

 :o

You've never heard of Marie Kondo, the world-famous expert on tidying up?

Her book is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of De-cluttering and Organizing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 28, 2022, 11:55:58 am

I have not!  LOL

*runs off to Google*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2022, 12:17:01 pm

Google "spark joy". You're supposed to get rid of that which doesn't spark joy. My problem is that I have lots of things that could potentially spark joy if I would clean, repair, or place them in the right spot or make something with them. Or read them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2022, 03:12:23 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 28, 2022, 12:17:01 pm

Google "spark joy". You're supposed to get rid of that which doesn't spark joy. My problem is that I have lots of things that could potentially spark joy if I would clean, repair, or place them in the right spot or make something with them. Or read them.

That's my problem, too.  :(  I suppose if it's been a long time since something sparked joy, then it doesn't spark joy? WWMS (What would Marie say  ;D )?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 29, 2022, 01:41:17 am

My problem is that you need a million things around the house that don't "spark joy." My paintings, my tchotchkes, my books, some clothes and a few other things here and there spark joy. But the vast majority of my household possessions are fairly joyless yet perform necessary functions.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2022, 11:35:32 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 29, 2022, 01:41:17 am

My problem is that you need a million things around the house that don't "spark joy." My paintings, my tchotchkes, my books, some clothes and a few other things here and there spark joy. But the vast majority of my household possessions are fairly joyless yet perform necessary functions.

I have an impression--and I admit it's one that may not speak very well of me (stereotyping)--that the Japanese don't accumulate as much stuff as Westerners do, so maybe "tidying up" isn't as large a project for Japanese people as it might be for us here in the U.S. (Cultural thing? Smaller homes? Combination of the two?)

Maybe there are different levels of sparking joy? I'm not ecstatic over my coffee maker, but it makes me happy.  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 29, 2022, 02:53:34 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2022, 11:35:32 am

I have an impression--and I admit it's one that may not speak very well of me (stereotyping)--that the Japanese don't accumulate as much stuff as Westerners do, so maybe "tidying up" isn't as large a project for Japanese people as it might be for us here in the U.S. (Cultural thing? Smaller homes? Combination of the two?)

Maybe there are different levels of sparking joy? I'm not ecstatic over my coffee maker, but it makes me happy.  :)

Possibly! Maybe this is stereotyping, too, but Japanese style seems more careful and deliberate -- neatly arranged bento boxes, for example, instead of food just slopped onto a plate.

As for joy, although my can opener does not spark any discernable joy, I definitely felt the opposite of joy when, missing mine, I had to try to stab a can of tomato sauce open with a meat thermometer.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 29, 2022, 05:58:39 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 29, 2022, 02:53:34 pm

Possibly! Maybe this is stereotyping, too, but Japanese style seems more careful and deliberate -- neatly arranged bento boxes, for example, instead of food just slopped onto a plate.

It definitely seems a different aesthetic than in the West.

Quote

As for joy, although my can opener does not spark any discernable joy, I definitely felt the opposite of joy when, missing mine, I had to try to stab a can of tomato sauce open with a meat thermometer.

 :o

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2022, 03:09:51 pm

It worked, but it was not ideal for the tomato sauce or the meat thermometer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2022, 06:13:54 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2022, 03:09:51 pm

It worked, but it was not ideal for the tomato sauce or the meat thermometer.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 04, 2023, 05:32:44 pm

Thank you so much for the Xmas card, Chuck  :-*
It arrived today.

The postman probably swam it across the ocean himself  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 08, 2023, 12:13:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope that 2023 is going well for you all so far!!

Weekend started out busy for me!   Friday night, Trenton was in a basketball game, and I drove myself, mom and dad up so we could see him.   Trent scored his first basket!  He was pretty psyched about that, and he was so happy we were there to see it.

Saturday I spent the day doing the 'un-decorating' the apartment.  It would've gone quicker if I didn't keep stopping to do different things (LOL) but everything Christmas related was packed away as of 7:00 yesterday evening.  I also took the time to dust and vacuum before I moved the furniture back to its usual places.

Today I'll be seeing mom and dad for lunch, but nothing else planned after that.

Full week of work ahead, but next Monday is a national holiday, so another three day-weekend is on the horizon.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 09, 2023, 01:49:10 pm

We finally get an MLK holiday this year!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2023, 07:30:06 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!

Today is my dad's birthday, and tomorrow is mine.   I was supposed to go out for lunch with friends today, and then tomorrow see the family for lunch, however, I got an unwanted birthday gift, a positive Covid test.

 >:(

I'm doing fine.  I went to bed last night with a mild sore throat, and a stuffy nose.  This is not unusual, as I have allergies and post-nasal drip, which can cause my throat to hurt.

I woke this morning, and the sore throat was gone, just had a stuffy nose.  Still have my sense of taste and smell, no aches, no pains, not problems breathing, and no fever.  However, I wanted to be careful since I was seeing friends, so I did an at-home test, and it came up positive.

So I immediately made phone calls to everyone to cancel plans.

Goes to show that no matter how careful you are, you can still get it.  I've still been masking up, and I had my Omicron booster in October or November, I can't recall which.

I'm monitoring my symptoms and oxygen levels, everything is fine.

I'm going to isolate until next Saturday, and work from the apartment all week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 14, 2023, 09:46:38 pm

So sorry! What bad timing! Hope you have a mild case and get to celebrate your birthday soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 14, 2023, 10:33:20 pm

Such a bummer!  Happy birthday, Little Brother! 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 14, 2023, 10:58:07 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2023, 07:30:06 pm

I'm doing fine.  I went to bed last night with a mild sore throat, and a stuffy nose.  This is not unusual, as I have allergies and post-nasal drip, which can cause my throat to hurt.

I woke this morning, and the sore throat was gone, just had a stuffy nose.eek.

I could have written that.  :(  Hope you feel better soon.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 15, 2023, 11:36:57 am

Oh no, so sorry to hear that, Chuck! Most of the people I know who've had it had pretty mild cases. Hope yours is the same! Happy birthday anyway, and hope your family holds a slightly delayed celebration.

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2023, 04:05:31 pm

What a bummer, Chuck. Hope it stays mild like now, and your test gets negative soon.  :-*


And.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2023, 12:18:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!


I am definitely on the mend from my current bout with Covid.  My nose is still stuffy, but much less so.  It's also not running as much.  I did develop a mild cough and that is decreasing as well.

I may have had a mild fever one day, but that's gone as well.   One thing that did happen that is still here is that I've lost my sense of smell.   I lost it the first time I had Covid, and it returned some time later.

Overall, I can't complain, it could've been worse.

I'll test again over the weekend and see if I turn up negative.


Out of boredom, I decorated my windows for Valentine's Day.  Yes, it's early, but I pulled out the lights to make sure they worked, and just figured since I had them out, I may as well put them up.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2023, 12:38:49 pm

Glad to hear you're on the mend. I thought it had me again this week, but the test result was negative. Apparently just because Covid is around doesn't mean you can't still catch an ordinary cold.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2023, 02:25:45 pm

Glad you're feeling better, Chuck! Hope your sense of smell returns soon!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 19, 2023, 03:31:12 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2023, 02:25:45 pm

Glad you're feeling better, Chuck! Hope your sense of smell returns soon!

I agree!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 19, 2023, 04:34:15 pm

What? You're going to totally bypass the Lunar New Year? This is the Year of the Hare so I'm getting my Easter decor out early. I know there are several bunny rabbits in there.

Happy to hear you're on the mend!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2023, 02:34:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!


Finally, after ten days, I tested negative today, so I can leave the apartment again!  :)

Although, I won't do that until Thursday, just to be safe.   I'll give it one more day, and then work from my parents' place on Thursday and Friday, and then back to the office the following week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 24, 2023, 02:37:46 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2023, 12:38:49 pm

Glad to hear you're on the mend. I thought it had me again this week, but the test result was negative. Apparently just because Covid is around doesn't mean you can't still catch an ordinary cold.

Hiya Jeff!  Glad to hear you're not positive for Covid.  However, hope you're feeling better in general.

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2023, 02:25:45 pm

Glad you're feeling better, Chuck! Hope your sense of smell returns soon!

Quote from: Sason on January 19, 2023, 03:31:12 pm

I agree!

Helly Katy and Sonja.  Sense of smell came back about two days ago.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 19, 2023, 04:34:15 pm

What? You're going to totally bypass the Lunar New Year? This is the Year of the Hare so I'm getting my Easter decor out early. I know there are several bunny rabbits in there.

Happy to hear you're on the mend!

I've never celebrated Lunar New Year.  I've heard it's quite the celebration!   

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 24, 2023, 06:13:35 pm

Glad to hear you tested negative, Chuck!

Welcome back into the world!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 11, 2023, 02:19:44 pm

Thought of you when I saw this, friend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 21, 2023, 05:01:18 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!


Holiday weekend is over, back to work.   :-\


It just started to POUR outside.  If it was 10 degrees cooler, we'd be having some true winter weather.  I wish we were, I miss snow!  I'd like one snowstorm before the winter is out.....doesn't have be be huge, just six inches or so.

Saw the family this weekend.  We finally got together to celebrate the January birthdays we missed due to my case of Covid, and since then, my brother's birthday passed, as did my parents' 58th wedding anniversary.

Mom had a local Italian place cater the meal, we had some tortellini in alfredo sauce,  meatballs, chicken francaise, and garlic bread.

Worked from the office today, tomorrow I'm working from home because the car will be in the shop getting some regular maintenance done.

Took down the Valentine's Day stuff, and took out the St. Patrick's Day stuff.  I plugged it in to see if it was working, but the two shamrocks had numerous lights out, so I ordered more, and they should be here by March 1st.

What does everyone else have going on?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 21, 2023, 06:17:30 pm

Skipped the Mardi Gras stuff?

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2023, 10:40:04 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 21, 2023, 05:01:18 pm

It just started to POUR outside.  If it was 10 degrees cooler, we'd be having some true winter weather.  I wish we were, I miss snow!  I'd like one snowstorm before the winter is out.....doesn't have be be huge, just six inches or so.

I'm with you on that. I'd like at least one nice snowstorm.

But there is a saying that anything over six inches is wasted. ...  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2023, 10:41:09 am

Quote from: serious crayons on February 21, 2023, 06:17:30 pm

Skipped the Mardi Gras stuff?

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I have some beads, but I left them in the office. In 2020.  :(

Now today is Ash Wednesday. I really don't yet know if I'm going to church this evening. I don't want to, yet I'm the one who always says that the day you don't want to go to church is the day you really need to go to church.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 22, 2023, 02:56:24 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 21, 2023, 06:17:30 pm

Skipped the Mardi Gras stuff?

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BEADS!!  Almost like pearls!!!!!

Chuck will love it!!!!!

Start clutching Chuckie!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 22, 2023, 03:30:38 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 22, 2023, 02:56:24 pm

Start clutching Chuckie!!

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2023, 04:22:34 pm

Quote from: Sason on February 22, 2023, 02:56:24 pm

BEADS!!  Almost like pearls!!!!!

Chuck will love it!!!!!

Start clutching Chuckie!!

Bless his heart. ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2023, 10:43:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope everyone is doing well!


I've been ordering stuff online, and it all seemed to arrive this week.   I ordered some new clothes, two light-up shamrocks to replace the ones I had that had blown out (they're now up and lit in the windows), and finally, two expandable spice racks, not being used for their intended purpose.

I have a collection of pins that I've posted before, and they were all displayed in rows, but you couldn't see the ones in the back.  The shelf was 18 inches across, and when I looked for figure stands, they were either too short or too long.   I accidentally found the spice racks, and they easily expanded to 18 inches, and now the pins are displayed properly.


Yesterday I placed an order for groceries, to be picked up today.  So, before I went to get my groceries, I had a text from the supermarket to let me know the order was complete, but three items were not available, and would I like to accept the substitutions.


Normally, the substitutions are a similar item.   Example:  We are out of Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.  Would you like Ocean Spray Cran-Grape Juice?


I had ordered some bacon bits to put on top of my salads.   This is what I saw when I opened the text:


We are out of this item.








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Would you like this as a substitute?











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 ??? ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 25, 2023, 10:51:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 21, 2023, 06:17:30 pm

Skipped the Mardi Gras stuff?

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Nah, I don't decorate for Mardi Gras.

Quote from: Sason on February 22, 2023, 02:56:24 pm

BEADS!!  Almost like pearls!!!!!

Chuck will love it!!!!!

Start clutching Chuckie!!

Okay


Chuck>>>>(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ImmaculateNeglectedDragon-size_restricted.gif)<<<<Sonja

Quote from: serious crayons on February 22, 2023, 03:30:38 pm

:laugh:

Don't encourage her.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 22, 2023, 04:22:34 pm

Bless his heart. ...

Jeff>>>(https://media.tenor.com/D6S6jAMdkS4AAAAM/pieintheface-pleasesupport.gif)<<<Chuck

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 26, 2023, 10:32:15 am

Party on Chuck's blog!! Who cares if it's Lent! It's barely Lent!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 26, 2023, 11:57:53 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 26, 2023, 10:32:15 am

Party on Chuck's blog!! Who cares if it's Lent! It's barely Lent!

I'm curious about what people are giving up for Lent. I've never done Lent, so I don't have an answer. But I know some of you do, and I'm interested in the practice.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 26, 2023, 03:00:50 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 26, 2023, 10:32:15 am

Party on Chuck's blog!! Who cares if it's Lent! It's barely Lent!

I'm always up for a party!

*puts out food*


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Quote from: serious crayons on February 26, 2023, 11:57:53 am

I'm curious about what people are giving up for Lent. I've never done Lent, so I don't have an answer. But I know some of you do, and I'm interested in the practice.

I'm not doing anything for Lent this year.   When I was younger, I went through the "sacrifice" of giving something up.  Usually soda or treats or something.  In later years, I would buy something instead of giving something up, and then after the 40 days I had 40 items to donate to a food kitchen or animal shelter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 26, 2023, 07:11:00 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 25, 2023, 10:51:07 pm

Chuck>>>>(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ImmaculateNeglectedDragon-size_restricted.gif)<<<<Sonja

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 27, 2023, 12:36:02 pm

I have friends whose strict Catholic parents would make them give up candy for Lent, then hang bags of candy over the dinner table.

Their strictness did not produce particularly well-behaved kids. One of the two sisters now operates a pot farm (it's in CA and I think has always been legal, but would not have been her parents' choice of career). The brother spent a short time in prison for money laundering or something like that. More reinforcement of my belief that nature, not nurture, determines behavior.

They're nice, though! I'm friends with the two sisters and was friends with the brother before he died about 12 years ago.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2023, 06:52:03 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Work has been busy this week!!  After the news of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, there were people who were very nervous, I had to field many calls!

On top of that, there were increased calls to us about opening accounts, businesses wanting to move their funds to us.

I'm glad it's almost over,  and that Fridays is here.

Is anyone doing anything for St. Patrick's Day, or the weekend?   I have a birthday party to go to tomorrow afternoon, and then a St. Patrick's Day dinner on Saturday evening.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 17, 2023, 08:04:10 am

Looking forward to Nationals next week?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2023, 08:06:15 am

I never seem to think ahead to get a bottle of Jameson's for St. Patrick's Day.  >:(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 17, 2023, 12:01:40 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2023, 08:06:15 am

I never seem to think ahead to get a bottle of Jameson's for St. Patrick's Day.  >:(

Oh, $#%&!!! I forgot that, too. And I was in a liquor store yesterday! Didn't cross my mind, even though the very reason I was in the store was to buy a bottle of vino verde, for a St. Patrick's Day birthday dinner hosted by one of my neighbors for another neighbor.

In honor of the holiday, the host is making Reubens and serving the vino verde (or a bottle of Prosecco I bought for the neighbor whose birthday it is because she likes it and might not like the vino verde).

If I had bought the Jameson it would have been a shooter or, at most if that wasn't available, a half pint. You don't suppose it would be possible to buy one next time I'm out and credit it retroactively to SPD? It's the only time of year I buy whiskey that's not bourbon (and I don't even buy that very often).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2023, 01:14:36 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 17, 2023, 12:01:40 pm

In honor of the holiday, the host is making Reubens and serving the vino verde (or a bottle of Prosecco I bought for the neighbor whose birthday it is because she likes it and might not like the vino verde).

Because Reubens have corned beef and sauerkraut (i.e., cabbage)?

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If I had bought the Jameson it would have been a shooter or, at most if that wasn't available, a half pint. You don't suppose it would be possible to buy one next time I'm out and credit it retroactively to SPD? It's the only time of year I buy whiskey that's not bourbon (and I don't even buy that very often).

I don't see why not, although availability might depend on how soon you're out. Right now around here I expect the stores are sold out.

I think I've told my bourbon story before. I always keep a bottle of Jack Daniels in the cupboard (a bottle of Bacardi, too) because sometimes I do like a change. So I was thinking I needed to add bourbon to my drinks, and then I was in the liquor store, and they had Jack Daniels with the bourbons.  ::)

(Jack Daniels is made in Tennessee. I always figured the alcohol had to come from Kentucky to be "real" bourbon.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2023, 03:39:10 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 17, 2023, 08:04:10 am

Looking forward to Nationals next week?

Hiya BBP!

Nationals were back in January.  I'm guessing you mean the World Championships.  I have to set my DVR to record them, they're taking place in Japan, so with the time difference I won't be able to watch them live.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 17, 2023, 03:53:31 pm

Of course I meant worlds.  I don't DVR; will it also be broadcast in some sort of reasonable time?  Which network?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 17, 2023, 06:50:45 pm

I was going to get an Irish breakfast at our local pub this morning but I woke up early with a nasty stomach bug. That put the kibbosh on that. Also on LauraGig's, EdelMar's and my trip to Meow Wolf, an interactive entertainment and arts place.  :-\

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2023, 11:37:09 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2023, 01:14:36 pm

Because Reubens have corned beef and sauerkraut (i.e., cabbage)?

Yes. The hostess also served potatoes and coleslaw with carrot shreds in it, thereby duplicating almost all the ingredients I used to put into a full-blown corned-beef-and-cabbage dinner. I guess she could have thought to make the Reubens on Irish soda bread, if that would work. But it was my suggestion, because when the kids left home and I didn't feel like making a whole CB&C dinner just for myself I would order a Reuben on St. Patrick's Day from a pretty good sandwich shop that delivered.

Now that we're talking about it, I couldn't finish my whole sandwich so I brought home a quarter of it, plus a couple of leftover small potatoes. Maybe I'll take out the corned beef from the sandwich, chop everything up, fry an egg, and make corned-beef hash, which was always my favorite part of the whole corned beef & cabbage shebang.

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I don't see why not, although availability might depend on how soon you're out. Right now around here I expect the stores are sold out.

True. I've had that experience at least once.

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I think I've told my bourbon story before. I always keep a bottle of Jack Daniels in the cupboard (a bottle of Bacardi, too) because sometimes I do like a change. So I was thinking I needed to add bourbon to my drinks, and then I was in the liquor store, and they had Jack Daniels with the bourbons.  ::)

(Jack Daniels is made in Tennessee. I always figured the alcohol had to come from Kentucky to be "real" bourbon.)

Yes, according to my understanding that's the official rule but for all practical purposes Jack Daniels is the same stuff.

I'm not a bourbon expert and I think Jack Daniels is perfectly serviceable. but sometime you might want to try fancier brands. When I met Amanda in Pittsburgh years on years ago, she gave me a bottle of Knob Creek, which I really liked and is usually my choice when I buy bourbon -- not super often but every now and then -- and of course there are bourbons on shelves above that.

I may have told this story before, but once my brother and I stopped in a bar in Athens, GA -- we were there for our uncle's funeral -- and ordered straight bourbon. The bar manager got all excited and gave us a bunch of shots of really fancy ones to try. That was very fun but the memory always induces a twinge of guilt; when the bill came I was sober enough to recognize that we'd been charged about a third of what our drinks realistically cost. But I was too inebriated to remember to tip according to what the full price would have been -- I tipped 20% or maybe a bit more, but of the low price. The next day I struggled with whether to go back to the bar, or mail them something later, or try to put it all out of my mind. As you can see, I've done none of the above.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 01:04:02 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 18, 2023, 11:37:09 am

Yes. The hostess also served potatoes and coleslaw with carrot shreds in it, thereby duplicating almost all the ingredients I used to put into a full-blown corned-beef-and-cabbage dinner. I guess she could have thought to make the Reubens on Irish soda bread, if that would work. But it was my suggestion, because when the kids left home and I didn't feel like making a whole CB&C dinner just for myself I would order a Reuben on St. Patrick's Day from a pretty good sandwich shop that delivered.

Interesting. I've never heard of putting carrots in CB&C.

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I'm not a bourbon expert and I think Jack Daniels is perfectly serviceable. but sometime you might want to try fancier brands. When I met Amanda in Pittsburgh years on years ago, she gave me a bottle of Knob Creek, which I really liked and is usually my choice when I buy bourbon -- not super often but every now and then -- and of course there are bourbons on shelves above that.

I keep a bottle of Maker's Mark in the cupboard but I rarely drink it. I understand that's considered pretty good, but I really don't know much of anything about bourbons (witness my ignorance about Jack Daniels). Thing is, I rarely drink anything straight (no pun intended); I think that's what it's called. I'd drink the Maker's Mark that way, and also the Laphroaig (scotch) and Johnny Walker.

Scotch lesson: Laphroaig  and Johnny Walker are known as Islay scotches. They come from western Scotland and have a wonderful smoky flavor, and you wouldn't mix that with anything. You'd sip them--preferably by a fireplace in your library while wearing a silk smoking jacket and smoking an expensive cigar.  :laugh:

Glenlivet is a Speyside scotch (from the River Spey, in what I'd call eastern Scotland--at least eastern compared to Laphroaig and Johnny Walker). It mixes fine with water or soda which is how I drink it.

Of course in Scotland and presumably England, too, scotch is simply whisky. I'm sure I once came across a reference in a story that Holmes and Watson were having a whisky and soda; I'm pretty sure they were drinking scotch. FRiend Lee would know more about that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2023, 02:41:25 pm

I know very little about whiskeys. There was an article in The New Yorker a couple of years ago that went into the history of the drink and was very interesting. I've tried the "Islay" whiskeys made with peat and they're not my thing. The few times I've drunk whiskey (which means "water of life" in Gaelic) I've had Dewars blended whiskey, which comes from the Perth area.

You can take whiskey tours of Scotland but since I was traveling with a teetotaler, I didn't imbibe. When we got to Paris, I was allowed to have a glass of wine because it cost just as much as water.

I wonder how Jack Daniels could be called an Islay Scotch whiskey since it's made in Tennessee, and their website doesn't mention using peat. Of course, Watson and Holmes were drinking Scotch whiskey but for Doyle to say that would be similar to saying they were eating a Cornish pasty from Cornwall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 18, 2023, 05:13:26 pm

I'm a bit of a bourbon aficionado.  While I like Maker's Mark, my favorite is Woodford.  It's realllllly smooth.  Bulleit is my every day.
 Knob Creek is rather peppery. Nothing against Tennessee, but I've never tried Jack. 

Recently, I was parking the car, having dropped off my friend Joey at the Mews with directions to order me a drink--my usual is a Woodford Manhattan.  When I got there, I had a sip, and said, "What's this?"  It most definitely wasn't Woodford; rather, the bartender had recommended a Maker's special edition.  I couldn't drink it. 

As for Scotch, I've never really developed a taste for it.  I find it too thin, and some of the peaty ones taste like licking a dirty ashtray. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 18, 2023, 06:11:55 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 01:04:02 pm

Interesting. I've never heard of putting carrots in CB&C.

I keep a bottle of Maker's Mark in the cupboard but I rarely drink it. I understand that's considered pretty good, but I really don't know much of anything about bourbons (witness my ignorance about Jack Daniels). Thing is, I rarely drink anything straight (no pun intended); I think that's what it's called. I'd drink the Maker's Mark that way, and also the Laphroaig (scotch) and Johnny Walker.

Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2023, 05:13:26 pm

I'm a bit of a bourbon aficionado.  While I like Maker's Mark, my favorite is Woodford.  It's realllllly smooth.  Bulleit is my every day.
 Knob Creek is rather peppery. Nothing against Tennessee, but I've never tried Jack. 

Recently, I was parking the car, having dropped off my friend Joey at the Mews with directions to order me a drink--my usual is a Woodford Manhattan.  When I got there, I had a sip, and said, "What's this?"  It most definitely wasn't Woodford; rather, the bartender had recommended a Maker's special edition.  I couldn't drink it.

I didn't like any whiskey for a long time until my husband talked me into drinking it when traveling and staying in hotels, probably early '90s. We'd just have it on the rocks and pretend we were Frank Sinatra.

Now my preferred is Knob Creek, and Bulleit is my next choice. When making my sweet-potato-bourbon pie at Thanksgiving, I try to get Wild Turkey.  And I"m so glad I started drinking bourbon because I used to like brandy Manhattans and I got sick of brandy. Luckily, I like bourbon ones better.

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Scotch lesson: Laphroaig  and Johnny Walker are known as Islay scotches. They come from western Scotland and have a wonderful smoky flavor, and you wouldn't mix that with anything. You'd sip them--preferably by a fireplace in your library while wearing a silk smoking jacket and smoking an expensive cigar.  :laugh:

Glenlivet is a Speyside scotch (from the River Spey, in what I'd call eastern Scotland--at least eastern compared to Laphroaig and Johnny Walker). It mixes fine with water or soda which is how I drink it.

Of course in Scotland and presumably England, too, scotch is simply whisky.

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As for Scotch, I've never really developed a taste for it.  I find it too thin, and some of the peaty ones taste like licking a dirty ashtray. 

I never developed much of a taste for it, either. But I haven't ruled it out, because I've suddenly developed tastes for other spirits before. I can drink a gin martini now, if I have to. And when in Glasgow in about 1992, I visited a whisky museum and bought a big cylinder of shooters of different kinds. Those were pretty good! Maybe if I get a smoking jacket and some cigars ...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 10:58:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2023, 02:41:25 pm

I wonder how Jack Daniels could be called an Islay Scotch whiskey since it's made in Tennessee, and their website doesn't mention using peat. Of course, Watson and Holmes were drinking Scotch whiskey but for Doyle to say that would be similar to saying they were eating a Cornish pasty from Cornwall.

It isn't. Perhaps my writing wasn't as precise as I thought it was, but it's Johnny Walker that's an Islay scotch, not Jack Daniels, which bills itself on the bottle labels as Tennessee sour mash whiskey.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 11:04:31 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 18, 2023, 02:41:25 pm

I know very little about whiskeys. There was an article in The New Yorker a couple of years ago that went into the history of the drink and was very interesting. I've tried the "Islay" whiskeys made with peat and they're not my thing. The few times I've drunk whiskey (which means "water of life" in Gaelic) I've had Dewars blended whiskey, which comes from the Perth area.

Dewars is a perfectly unobjectionable blended scotch. It was my entry drug, so to speak. It's been so long ago now that I don't even remember why I tried it except I heard guys ordering it in the bar. But once you've tried a single malt, like Glenfiddich or Glenlivet, you can't go back to Dewars. Now Dewars tastes like dishwater to me--not that I've ever actually drunk dishwater.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 11:11:25 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 18, 2023, 05:13:26 pm

As for Scotch, I've never really developed a taste for it.  I find it too thin.

Wasn't it you who introduced me to Glenfiddich at the Boston Brokie weekend? Seriously--or was it someone else who brought it? Years on years I've been thinking it was you.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 11:16:13 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on March 18, 2023, 06:11:55 pm

I can drink a gin martini now, if I have to.

Got that on me. I've never had a martini. I've been thinking maybe I should go to the bar at happy hour some day and try one--but it would be gin and vermouth.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 19, 2023, 12:32:19 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 11:11:25 pm

Wasn't it you who introduced me to Glenfiddich at the Boston Brokie weekend? Seriously--or was it someone else who brought it? Years on years I've been thinking it was you.  ???

As a good host, I would have offered Scotch to you, if that's what you had expressed an interest in.  Glenfiddich was simply the only  Scotch I had at hand.  I dare say how old it was...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 19, 2023, 11:50:14 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 18, 2023, 11:16:13 pm

Got that on me. I've never had a martini. I've been thinking maybe I should go to the bar at happy hour some day and try one--but it would be gin and vermouth.

In the mid-1980s, I went out with a coworker to celebrate our mutual birthdays. The coworker said she always likes to celebrate with a vodka martini and peel-and-eat shrimp. So I tried that and, much to my surprise, the vodka martini was very good! Now if I'm going to order a cocktail in a bar or restaurant that's usually what I (with occasional forays into Manhattans, Negronis and cognac). If there's peel-and-eat shrimp around or better yet raw oysters, so much the better.

I drink gin martinis when the occasion demands, as when my aunt and her partner used to drink them every day at 5 o'clock. A few times I have ordered one on purpose in a bar. I've never liked gin much, not even G&Ts. Maybe because that's what my parents drank so that's what I would choke down when I snuck into their liquor cabinet as a teen.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 19, 2023, 03:38:57 pm

Quote from: southendmd on March 19, 2023, 12:32:19 am

As a good host, I would have offered Scotch to you, if that's what you had expressed an interest in.  Glenfiddich was simply the only  Scotch I had at hand.  I dare say how old it was...

That's what it was. At least my memory isn't totally shot.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 11, 2023, 11:09:21 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

I'm on vacation this week.  I have no big plans other than to get some spring cleaning done.  I'm debating going to a store tomorrow to look at some portable vacuums and shampooers to give the furniture a good cleaning.  I'll also take the Easter stuff out of the windows, and clean them off.

Finally got my taxes done, was was disappointed with the refund, it was much smaller than usual.  The tax preparer questioned if the withholding had been changed, but I didn't remember doing that.  However, on the way home, I recalled that my company changed our payroll providers, so I'm sure that when the change happened, the withholding changed.  I'll have to look into that.

Was at an Easter brunch with my family on Sunday.  It was good to see them all, and the place had good food.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 11, 2023, 11:18:51 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2023, 11:09:21 am

Finally got my taxes done, was was disappointed with the refund, it was much smaller than usual.  The tax preparer questioned if the withholding had been changed, but I didn't remember doing that.  However, on the way home, I recalled that my company changed our payroll providers, so I'm sure that when the change happened, the withholding changed.  I'll have to look into that.

Of course, a financial planner would say small refunds are better, because theoretically you would have that money throughout the year and could have been investing it and having it grow instead of the government pocketing the growth.

But that idea runs contrary to human nature.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 11, 2023, 11:29:00 am

Quote from: serious crayons on April 11, 2023, 11:18:51 am

Of course, a financial planner would say small refunds are better, because theoretically you would have that money throughout the year and could have been investing it and having it grow instead of the government pocketing the growth.

But that idea runs contrary to human nature.

Decades ago, when I was able to do my own taxes, I was also able to pretty well balance my withholding with my tax liability. My dad always said, Don't use the government as a bank, or something close to it. But that was also back when banks actually paid real interest on savings.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on April 11, 2023, 01:17:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on April 11, 2023, 11:09:21 am

 I'm debating going to a store tomorrow to look at some portable vacuums and shampooers to give the furniture a good cleaning.

It might be a good idea to look into renting those machines instead of buying. Probably a lot cheaper, plus you don't have to store them in your home.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2023, 04:09:53 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!


Things have been status quo over here, nothing really exciting to discuss.  Work continues to be busy, and I've met with friends and family a few times since I've posted here last.

I know it's spring, my allergies made me feel sick a few times, and a yellow jacket got into my apartment a few weeks ago.

 >:(

I managed to kill it quickly, and there hasn't been one since, so it was just a random thing, and not a nest in the attic space.

Other than that, nothing major going on here now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 05, 2023, 06:05:05 pm

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You killed it???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 05, 2023, 07:40:41 pm

I'm assuming you are joking, my dear, but in case you are not...



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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on May 06, 2023, 01:28:38 pm

Or worse ...


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on May 06, 2023, 03:02:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on May 05, 2023, 07:40:41 pm

I'm assuming you are joking, my dear, but in case you are not...



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Yes, I was joking. You know me..... :-*


We have those too, but ours are much smaller!  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on May 31, 2023, 08:10:50 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!


My goodness!  It's been almost a month since I've posted here!   I need to fix that!  One last post in May.

Last weekend was Memorial Day, did anyone do anything fun / special?  Saturday was my "quiet day".  I did absolutely nothing, and loved it.  On Sunday the family got together to celebrate Mother's Day, my mom's birthday, and Memorial Day all at once.  My brother and sister-in-law were not able to get to our place on Mother's Day, and mom's birthday fell during the week, so this was our chance to celebrate everything.

My niece (Shana) gave my mom a frame with a quote about a grandmother's love, and had a pic of my mom and dad holding Trenton the day he was born.

After that, I went over to my friends' home for a firepit night.  I made a small meat and cheese platter, and there was a group of about 14 of us there.  A few people made s'mores over the firepit, but I wasn't in the mood for them that evening.

On Monday I went to the house of other friends, and they hosted a BBQ.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, jalapeno & cheese hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad, numerous desserts.  I meal opened with what I made, a large antipasto salad.   For those who don't know, an antipasto salad is made with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, provolone, and mozzarella.

It also has olives and pepperoncini, but not everyone likes them, so I had those in separate containers for people to add if they chose to.

The radio played some jazz music, and there were about 20 of us there.

It was a great and fun weekend, but I woke up Tuesday feeling very tired.   :laugh:

This coming weekend I'm getting laundry done Saturday morning, and then the family is getting together at a park, where Trenton is taking part in a baseball event.  It's a fundraising event to improve the playing fields for the youth leagues.  It's from 3 - 7 on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday, I'll just be relaxing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 01, 2023, 12:54:10 pm

Yum! Does the antipasto salad get a vinaigrette dressing?.

Some high-school friends and I followed our decades-old tradition of meeting at a particular lakeside park on Memorial Day. I made Asian peanut cole slaw, which seemed to go over well. I've been eating it for the past three days and still like it, so ... We all bring dishes to share and also individual things to grill.

Usually one or two people man everybody's stuff on the grill, but I'd rather skip or refine that so we all just share the same thing -- hot dogs or hamburgers or whatever. Getting different individual things with different grill times seems unnecessarily complicated. In any case, I brought two shrimp skewers. My grocery store has a vast selection of pre-skewed meats -- chicken, beef, salmon, bacon-wrapped scallops, etc.

We always gather again on Labor Day. But this year is different because we're also celebrating the 50-year anniversary of our friendship with a big three-day extravaganza in late August: a group party, a larger party, a boat ride, etc.

It's funny, we've all gone different ways in different careers and so forth -- journalism, health care, construction, manufacturing, etc. -- but the conversation flows more easily, and I feel more in common with them, than pretty much any other social group I have.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 01, 2023, 01:03:59 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 01, 2023, 12:54:10 pm

of pre-skewed meats

Something about that phrase strikes me as funny.  ;D

But then, I guess something about that word s-k-u-u-u-d always seems to strike me as funny (sounds like a string of long U's).  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 01, 2023, 03:14:22 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 01, 2023, 12:54:10 pm

Yum! Does the antipasto salad get a vinaigrette dressing?

It generally can have a lemon flavored dressing, I just used some Italian dressing.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 01, 2023, 04:35:06 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 01, 2023, 01:03:59 pm

Something about that phrase strikes me as funny.  ;D

But then, I guess something about that word s-k-u-u-u-d always seems to strike me as funny (sounds like a string of long U's).  ;D

That reminds me of that funny joke that the word queue has four unnecessary letters.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 01, 2023, 09:13:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 01, 2023, 04:35:06 pm

That reminds me of that funny joke that the word queue has four unnecessary letters.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 12:19:56 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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What's shakin' everyone?

What's everyone been up to?  Let's have some updates!


June has been pretty quiet here so far!   

Beginning of June I decorated my windows for Pride Month.  I hung a progressive pride flag in my picture window, and put rainbow lights around the perimeter.  I'll be taking them down first thing July 1st, so I can get my patriotic stuff of for Independence day.  After that, there is a break in decorating until October, for Halloween.

I spent part of Father's Day with the family, we went to an Italian restaurant for a late lunch.  It was a "village",  that had a restaurant, caf?, bakery, deli and such.  After lunch we stopped at the bakery for treats to take home.

This week I was called for jury duty, with the first part of the jury selection being virtual, via a Zoom meeting.  I was supposed to have my first day on Wednesday, but I had received an email Wednesday morning, that I was not needed that day, but on hold for Thursday.   I signed on Thursday morning, we started with a "rah-rah" speech from the jury manager.  After the first hour, we went into a break-out room where they took attendance, and dismissed some people straight away, those who would not be able to participate for a hardship.  There were a few medical hardships, and 4 people who were excused because their children were having graduation ceremonies that day.

After that, we were told we would need to watch 3 videos, that contained instructions.  After the first two videos, the jury manager came on and told us that while we were watching, the case we were supposed to be on was settled, so that concluded our jury duty.  We would receive an email confirming out attendance, and we would not be called for another 3 years or so.

Today starts a busy weekend.   I have a gathering with friends at about 2:30, and then I'm going to a bday party at about 7:30.  Then I have a family gathering on Sunday about 2:00.

This coming week at work may be busy, given that I have to work on my monthly report ::) and it's due after the holiday.  In retrospect, it's good that the jury service went the way it did.

I was asked to put together a "snack cabinet" at work.  Apparently the vending machine has not been getting filled on a regular basis, so one of the team gave me $40.00, and I added some of my own cash, and hit the grocery store.   I got some small containers of Pringles, some granola bars, and some individually wrapped candies (Life Savers, Werther's, mints, root beer barrels, Starburst) and some packs of gum.

When that is nearly gone, I'll take a poll to see who liked what, if they want anything new, and then replenish the supplies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 24, 2023, 02:40:07 pm

I've read the label a couple of times but haven't been able to tell, or simply missed it: Are Pringles baked rather than fried or "kettle" or otherwise cooked?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 24, 2023, 03:07:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 12:19:56 pm

Beginning of June I decorated my windows for Pride Month.

I got a call from a PR guy this morning wanting me to alert my editors that a VIP was going to be attending the Pride Festival here today and mingling with folks. He wouldn't even say who it was at first! But I told him the paper wouldn't send anybody out unless they knew. Turned out to be Jill Biden.

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This week I was called for jury duty, with the first part of the jury selection being virtual, via a Zoom meeting.  I was supposed to have my first day on Wednesday, but I had received an email Wednesday morning, that I was not needed that day, but on hold for Thursday.

I wish they'd had that when I was on jury duty. Instead, we had to go downtown, wait around, and then go home if we weren't needed. I got assigned to a trial, which I was kind of glad about.

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I was asked to put together a "snack cabinet" at work.  Apparently the vending machine has not been getting filled on a regular basis, so one of the team gave me $40.00, and I added some of my own cash, and hit the grocery store.   I got some small containers of Pringles, some granola bars, and some individually wrapped candies (Life Savers, Werther's, mints, root beer barrels, Starburst) and some packs of gum.

When that is nearly gone, I'll take a poll to see who liked what, if they want anything new, and then replenish the supplies.

None of my business and this may not reflect your colleagues' preferences, but I like snack selections that contain relatively healthy items, like nuts or trail mix or maybe popcorn.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 24, 2023, 04:43:45 pm

What's a "rah-rah" speech?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 10:53:52 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 24, 2023, 03:07:17 pm

None of my business and this may not reflect your colleagues' preferences, but I like snack selections that contain relatively healthy items, like nuts or trail mix or maybe popcorn.

I went off of what was first and last to disappear from the vending machine.  Nuts and trail mix were always the last to go.

I did tell everyone that when the snack cabinet runs out, I would take suggestions as to what to cut out, and what to stock up, so if I get those as suggestions, I will add them.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 24, 2023, 02:40:07 pm

I've read the label a couple of times but haven't been able to tell, or simply missed it: Are Pringles baked rather than fried or "kettle" or otherwise cooked?  ???

Because Pringles aren't actually made with real potato?the recipe calls for dehydrated processed potato?the FDA ruled in 1975 that Pringles could only be called "chips" if they provided a disclaimer, identifying them as "potato chips made from dried potatoes." Pringles scrapped that idea and renamed them potato "crisps

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 10:57:08 pm

Quote from: Sason on June 24, 2023, 04:43:45 pm

What's a "rah-rah" speech?

It's a sarcastic way to refer to a speech meant to hype you up or make you enthusiastic about something.


She gave us a speech about the importance of jury duty, and how what we were doing was important, to try to stop us from feeling inconvenienced by serving.

It's called "rah rah" speech because at sporting events, cheer leaders would shout "rah rah" at crowds to get them hyped and excited about the game.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 25, 2023, 10:49:43 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 10:53:52 pm

I went off of what was first and last to disappear from the vending machine.  Nuts and trail mix were always the last to go.

 :laugh:

Good strategy!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on June 25, 2023, 02:32:55 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 10:53:52 pm

Because Pringles aren't actually made with real potato?the recipe calls for dehydrated processed potato?the FDA ruled in 1975 that Pringles could only be called "chips" if they provided a disclaimer, identifying them as "potato chips made from dried potatoes." Pringles scrapped that idea and renamed them potato "crisps

But how to they define "real potato"? Why isn't "dehydrated processed potato" potato?  ??? And how are they processed--I mean, turned into those chip-like things that come in the can? Are they baked, or what?  ???

What I'd like to get at is what might be the difference between Pringles and the different "baked" (as opposed to cooked in fat, I presume) potato "chips" marketed by other companies, like Herr's, for example.  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on June 25, 2023, 03:52:48 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on June 25, 2023, 02:32:55 pm

But how to they define "real potato"? Why isn't "dehydrated processed potato" potato?  ??? And how are they processed--I mean, turned into those chip-like things that come in the can? Are they baked, or what?  ???

What I'd like to get at is what might be the difference between Pringles and the different "baked" (as opposed to cooked in fat, I presume) potato "chips" marketed by other companies, like Herr's, for example.  ???

Pringles are made from potato dough/batter placed in a mold to produce uniform objects. Looks like there are a few other brands of baked potato items made like Pringles. As Chuck said, they don't call themselves chips; sometimes they barely identify the potato-based objects.

Note that on this bag, there's no noun at all at the top of the bag in big letters, though it does mention below the BAKED that the contents have less fat than "regular potato chips," implying that they're otherwise the same product. But in the lower left corner in small letters, it says "potato crisps."


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But there are also baked potato chips that are like regular chips -- i.e., thin slices of intact potatoes with irregular and sometimes curled or folded over shapes -- except baked.

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All this must cause massive confusion in England, where ordinary potato chips are called crisps, and "chips" means french fries. And if that's not sufficiently confusing, in England cookies are called biscuits; it's not clear what they call actual biscuits -- it's possible they just don't have them.

Another way to explain the difference between Pringles and regular chips is to compare it to the difference between crab legs and "krab" legs, the latter of which are made with pureed whitefish flavored like crab, extruded into stick shapes and painted with a pink stripe. I once visited a factory that made those, and I'll just tell you that I've never eaten them since.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on June 25, 2023, 04:01:16 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on June 24, 2023, 10:57:08 pm

It's a sarcastic way to refer to a speech meant to hype you up or make you enthusiastic about something.


She gave us a speech about the importance of jury duty, and how what we were doing was important, to try to stop us from feeling inconvenienced by serving.

It's called "rah rah" speech because at sporting events, cheer leaders would shout "rah rah" at crowds to get them hyped and excited about the game.

I see. Thanks

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 02, 2023, 09:51:57 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on June 25, 2023, 03:52:48 pm

Pringles are made from potato dough/batter placed in a mold to produce uniform objects. Looks like there are a few other brands of baked potato items made like Pringles. As Chuck said, they don't call themselves chips; sometimes they barely identify the potato-based objects.

Note that on this bag, there's no noun at all at the top of the bag in big letters, though it does mention below the BAKED that the contents have less fat than "regular potato chips," implying that they're otherwise the same product. But in the lower left corner in small letters, it says "potato crisps."


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But there are also baked potato chips that are like regular chips -- i.e., thin slices of intact potatoes with irregular and sometimes curled or folded over shapes -- except baked.

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All this must cause massive confusion in England, where ordinary potato chips are called crisps, and "chips" means french fries. And if that's not sufficiently confusing, in England cookies are called biscuits; it's not clear what they call actual biscuits -- it's possible they just don't have them.

Another way to explain the difference between Pringles and regular chips is to compare it to the difference between crab legs and "krab" legs, the latter of which are made with pureed whitefish flavored like crab, extruded into stick shapes and painted with a pink stripe. I once visited a factory that made those, and I'll just tell you that I've never eaten them since.

I've been at my dad's for the weekend. Today we opened a bag of Ruffles "Baked." In a lower corner of the bag, in fairly small white letters that were barely visible against the blue background, they were described as "Potato Crisps."

The next thing I'd like to do is compare the "nutritional" content of Pringles to other baked "crisps."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2023, 02:09:48 pm

According to Livestrong (https://www.livestrong.com/article/73559-potato-chips-nutrition/), a serving (1 oz) of Pringles has 9 grams of fat, 2.5 of it saturated, whereas Baked Lays has 3.5 grams of fat, none of it saturated. Baked Lays has 2 grams of sugar whereas Pringles has none. They are about the same in sodium.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 03, 2023, 02:28:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 03, 2023, 02:09:48 pm

According to Livestrong (https://www.livestrong.com/article/73559-potato-chips-nutrition/), a serving (1 oz) of Pringles has 9 grams of fat, 2.5 of it saturated, whereas Baked Lays has 3.5 grams of fat, none of it saturated. Baked Lays has 2 grams of sugar whereas Pringles has none. They are about the same in sodium.

Baked Lays 15g carbs and 1.2g fiber

Pringles: 16g carbs and <1g fiber

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 03, 2023, 09:11:08 pm

Herr's Baked Potato Crisps

The whole 2-1/8 oz. bag:

5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat
0 cholesterol
380 mg sodium (  :o  )
47 g total carbs
4 g total sugar, 3 g added sugar

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 04, 2023, 11:29:46 am

I was going to say wow, that's a lot of carbs, but I went back and realized my figures were for one ounce. Plus I have the wrong figure above for Lay's, for some reason. Can't remember where I saw it but on the Walmart site it's 22g/oz for the low-fat one -- low-fat things often have more carbs because they add sugar to make up for the loss of fat flavor. For 2.5 ounces the carbs in Baked Lays would be about 47g; Pringles 34g.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 04, 2023, 11:46:51 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 04, 2023, 11:29:46 am

I was going to say wow, that's a lot of carbs, but I went back and realized my figures were for one ounce. Plus I have the wrong figure above for Lay's, for some reason. Can't remember where I saw it but on the Walmart site it's 22g/oz for the low-fat one -- low-fat things often have more carbs because they add sugar to make up for the loss of fat flavor. For 2.5 ounces the carbs in Baked Lays would be about 47g; Pringles 34g.

The general rule seems to be, If something tastes good, it's bad for you.

Things that are low in fat seem to be high in sodium and/or sugar (both bad for you in large amounts).
Things that are low in sodium and/or sugar, seem to be high in fat/cholesterol.

You can't win. But then, we probably shouldn't be eating potato chips/crisps anyway. ...

I need to check the stats for pretzels. I try to be good and buy "unsalted minis," which have no taste, but sometimes I buy regular pretzels.

I do stick with the "minis" because I figure if I know the number of pretzels that make up one serving, I can do a little math and figure out the stats for one pretzel--at least in theory.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 04, 2023, 01:04:36 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 04, 2023, 11:46:51 am

The general rule seems to be, If something tastes good, it's bad for you.

Well, only in that we consider weight gain bad. Fat was very good for you back in the Pleistocene, because it kept you from starving. Most people probably didn't live long enough to have heart attacks. As for sugar, I once heard from a doctor that no sweet thing in nature is poisonous. So I guess that means poison berries aren't sweet, though I won't be putting them to a taste test. Anyway, that supposedly explains how humans developed a taste for sweets along with fat.

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Things that are low in fat seem to be high in sodium and/or sugar (both bad for you in large amounts).
Things that are low in sodium and/or sugar, seem to be high in fat/cholesterol.

Some exceptions would be vegetables, meat, fish, eggs and nuts. (All but vegetables have some fat but it's the good kind and not enough to be harmful to health in and of themselves.)

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I need to check the stats for pretzels. I try to be good and buy "unsalted minis," which have no taste, but sometimes I buy regular pretzels.

I get nuts or trail mix. I do get salted, though. My bp was up last time I went to the doctor, so I should start being more careful than I have been. I love pretzels, though. And popcorn. I like potato and tortilla chips but can pass them up. I out and out hate Cheetos. Blecchhhh, as Mad Magazine would say.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 05, 2023, 10:04:53 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 04, 2023, 11:46:51 am

The general rule seems to be, If something tastes good, it's bad for you.

My first reaction to this was, "You must not have spent much time in Italy then." Everything tastes heavenly in Italy and the vast majority of it is good for you. After having gelato in Italy, I stopped eating U.S. ice cream altogether. There's no comparison. Even pasta and pizza are much more nutritious and taste better too.

In the U.S., we load down our snacks with the Four Horsemen of the Nutritional Apocalypse: flour, fat, salt, and sugar. These are mixed together in various different ways but it's always the four ingredients. Oh, in the case of chips (crisps) it's potato flour which is a bit more nutritious, but just a bit. In Italy, the breads for crosstini or bruschetta are smaller and thinner. Even the pizza crust is thin. And the other ingredients are vegetables, fruit, meats, beans, nuts and so on. Everything is more in balance.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 05, 2023, 11:20:42 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 05, 2023, 10:04:53 am

In the U.S., we load down our snacks with the Four Horsemen of the Nutritional Apocalypse: flour, fat, salt, and sugar. These are mixed together in various different ways but it's always the four ingredients. Oh, in the case of chips (crisps) it's potato flour which is a bit more nutritious, but just a bit. In Italy, the breads for crosstini or bruschetta are smaller and thinner. Even the pizza crust is thin. And the other ingredients are vegetables, fruit, meats, beans, nuts and so on. Everything is more in balance.

Of course, what I'm talking about is the typical American diet, not an Italian or Mediterranean diet, which is known to be healthier.

Very few of us Americans are fortunate enough to be able to spend time in Italy.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 05, 2023, 11:49:47 am

The thing is, if most Americans cut out that junk food from their diets, they would save so much money in less food, less prescription medicines, less doctors' and hospital costs that they would be able to go to Italy several times!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 05, 2023, 01:00:10 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 05, 2023, 11:49:47 am

The thing is, if most Americans cut out that junk food from their diets, they would save so much money in less food, less prescription medicines, less doctors' and hospital costs that they would be able to go to Italy several times!

Of course, then, what do we do about people trapped in "food deserts," where they have limited access to food that isn't high in all that stuff like fat, sodium, and so forth?  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 05, 2023, 02:26:18 pm

Unfortunately, the concept of the Mediterranean diet was introduced by Ancel Keys, a University of Minnesota physiologist whose research has been at least partly discredited as cherry-picked. The low-carb community (of which I'm a member) disputes his conclusions, especially. But of course many health institutions (e.g., the Mayo Clinic) promote his ideas. From Wikipedia:

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Keys has received criticism from the low-carbohydrate diet community, who have argued that his Seven Countries Study excluded countries that did not fit his hypothesis. Critics raised four primary objections to the Seven Countries Study, including (1) countries were selected and excluded based on a desired outcome; (2) France, a high-fat, low-heart disease country, was purposefully excluded from the survey; (3) dietary data in Greece taken during Lent introduced a distortion; and (4) sugar was not considered as a possible contributor to coronary heart disease. In response to this criticism, on August 1, 2017, the True Health Initiative released a 65-page white paper entitled "Ancel Keys and the Seven Countries Study: An Evidence-based Response to Revisionist Histories," correcting what they felt were historical inaccuracies and errors that low-carb advocates had perpetuated.

I think in general the Mediterranean diet is healthy, though. There's a lot of pasta, bread and (in Spain) rice, but those won't kill you when you also eat a lot of vegetables, etc. The second time I went to Italy I was in a group of 8-10 friends, two of whom were tri-athletes, who had to stop and rest climbing the stairs in Montepulciano. Meanwhile, gradmothers carrying groceries would just march on up. Europeans don't eat as much junk food and I believe they also get more natural movement exercise.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 05, 2023, 02:28:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 05, 2023, 01:00:10 pm

Of course, then, what do we do about people trapped in "food deserts," where they have limited access to food that isn't high in all that stuff like fat, sodium, and so forth?  :(

Also typically limited access to exercise, whether in gyms (because they aren't located nearby) or walking/running outdoors (because there are fewer parks and streets are more dangerous).

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 06, 2023, 08:06:48 am

Maybe we should move this to Changing the Food System.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 06, 2023, 11:16:37 am

If Chuck wants it, I can make that happen.

Living in a "food desert" is challenging, but there are ways around it. I'm surprised there aren't ways to get fresh, real food in the gayborhood. Are there farmers markets or ethnic groceries? These are typical urban choices. You can order food delivered from most groceries now. Also, I subscribed to the meal kit "Hello Fresh" for about a year. It taught me a whole new way of cooking that I now use all the time. Best of all, their recipes are free on their website; you don't have to subscribe! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes (https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes)

Some of my favorites are Crunchy Curried Chickpea Bowl, Tunisian Stuffed Peppers, Beef Bulgogi Bowl, and Seared Baramundi with Horseradish Sauce.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 06, 2023, 12:43:29 pm

Jeff, were you saying *you* live in a food desert, or were you just commenting on their existence?

People in food deserts are generally low-income, which is why grocers are less likely to open stores there. So residents can't afford meal kits. Even grocery delivery can be expensive -- the one I have used a few times charges $10 just for the service, plus I add a tip for the driver. Farmer's Markets may be rarer in food deserts, too -- at least in Minneapolis, the ones I am aware of are in neighborhoods with middle to upper-middle average incomes. Ethnic groceries might be more accessible.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 06, 2023, 01:13:42 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 06, 2023, 12:43:29 pm

Jeff, were you saying *you* live in a food desert, or were you just commenting on their existence?

Yes, that's what I was commenting on. I did not say the gayborhood is a food desert, which it certainly isn't. We have at least three supermarkets within easy walking distance of my place, plus the farmers' market. Since it's now July, I'm planning to hit the farmers' market on Saturday to see if the Amishman from whom I've bought fresh sweet corn and tomatoes for years is still there.

But there are neighborhoods in this city that are definitely food deserts. Before Covid hit, somebody reopened a closed supermarket in one of those neighborhoods, and that was considered a Big Deal, but I don't know what's become of it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 06, 2023, 02:33:43 pm

Hiya!  No reason to move the conversation!  ;D


I was thinking it was funny to come here and read about potato 'crisps'.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 06, 2023, 08:15:29 pm

Oh! Since Jeff's question was just about food deserts in general, I googled to see if SNAP dollars can pay for meal kits and got this answer:

"Because home meal kits from the likes of Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Home Chef, and Top Box send subscribers partially-prepared food ingredients to be prepared at home they are EBT eligible. However, a company needs to be approved by the USDA to accept payments with SNAP benefits."

There are other options too. People can band together and form a food co-op, they can start little bodegas or produce carts, they can get transportation assistance from agencies to go buy food, they can get free seeds to grow their own food, etc. But the best solution would be for grocery stores to make sure their stores are reachable by all neighborhoods of a city.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 10:17:27 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 06, 2023, 08:15:29 pm

"Because home meal kits from the likes of Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Home Chef, and Top Box send subscribers partially-prepared food ingredients to be prepared at home they are EBT eligible. However, a company needs to be approved by the USDA to accept payments with SNAP benefits."

They'd probably represent a lot of a household's total SNAP dollars, though, right?

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There are other options too. People can band together and form a food co-op, they can start little bodegas or produce carts, they can get transportation assistance from agencies to go buy food, they can get free seeds to grow their own food, etc. But the best solution would be for grocery stores to make sure their stores are reachable by all neighborhoods of a city.

At least a few of those are a lot to ask of people who are poor, likely not well-educated, and possibly working 2-3 jobs. But that would be a good project by a nonprofit. And in fact I have heard of things like that on a small scale. Or neighborhood gardens tended by volunteers who distribute the produce to low-income families.

Another possibility is ordering from a service that delivers less-than-perfect food (e.g., vegetables too malformed to sell in a grocery store) for a lower price. One is called, fittingly, Imperfect Foods. I've thought about trying that myself.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 07, 2023, 11:00:34 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 10:17:27 am

They'd probably represent a lot of a household's total SNAP dollars, though, right?

Let's just say there are ways around the perceived high price. When you sign up, you get up to 18 free meals. Portions are generous...I could eat a meal three times rather than just once. Also, subscribers can donate meals.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 10:17:27 am

At least a few of those are a lot to ask of people who are poor, likely not well-educated, and possibly working 2-3 jobs. But that would be a good project by a nonprofit. And in fact I have heard of things like that on a small scale. Or neighborhood gardens tended by volunteers who distribute the produce to low-income families.

Food banks and such are working on larger and larger scales. I've visited the Western Slope facilities of Food Bank of the Rockies. During harvest season, they have trucks that go through the fields and orchards, harvesting whatever the growers can't or don't want to pick. They have processing facilities and big warehouses with freezer rooms. They are able to feed people in several states.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 10:17:27 am

Another possibility is ordering from a service that delivers less-than-perfect food (e.g., vegetables too malformed to sell in a grocery store) for a lower price. One is called, fittingly, Imperfect Foods. I've thought about trying that myself.

One of the first places I visit at the grocery store is the shelf of imperfect produce. Often it's the only place you'll find ripe bananas, avocadoes, and other produce!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 11:23:39 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 07, 2023, 11:00:34 am

Food banks and such are working on larger and larger scales. I've visited the Western Slope facilities of Food Bank of the Rockies. During harvest season, they have trucks that go through the fields and orchards, harvesting whatever the growers can't or don't want to pick. They have processing facilities and big warehouses with freezer rooms. They are able to feed people in several states.

That used to be called gleaning. (See: The Old Testament book of Ruth.)

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One of the first places I visit at the grocery store is the shelf of imperfect produce. Often it's the only place you'll find ripe bananas, avocadoes, and other produce!

The supermarket where my dad shops frequently has a "day old" rack for baked goods. They're perfectly good, and the prices are much reduced.

From time to time we see news stories about neighbors in distressed neighborhoods banding together to grow their own vegetables. Unfortunately these stories usually make the news because these gardeners are essentially "squatters" on vacant but owned lots, and they're about to be evicted because the property owner wants to use the land for something. Sometimes the owner is even the city.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 12:48:11 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 07, 2023, 11:00:34 am

One of the first places I visit at the grocery store is the shelf of imperfect produce. Often it's the only place you'll find ripe bananas, avocadoes, and other produce!

Mine doesn't have that!

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 11:23:39 am

The supermarket where my dad shops frequently has a "day old" rack for baked goods. They're perfectly good, and the prices are much reduced.

That I have seen, at bakery counters.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 01:17:40 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 07, 2023, 11:00:34 am

One of the first places I visit at the grocery store is the shelf of imperfect produce. Often it's the only place you'll find ripe bananas, avocadoes, and other produce!

Quote from: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 12:48:11 pm

Mine doesn't have that!

Mine either.

(I have to get bananas when they're just right. If they're too unripe, they "disagree" with me. If they're too ripe, they're just gross.)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 02:31:38 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 01:17:40 pm

(I have to get bananas when they're just right. If they're too unripe, they "disagree" with me. If they're too ripe, they're just gross.)

If they're somewhat too ripe (like, banana-bread ripe) you can freeze them and use them in smoothies. If they're completely black and mushy then yuck.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 03:14:53 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 02:31:38 pm

If they're somewhat too ripe (like, banana-bread ripe) you can freeze them and use them in smoothies. If they're completely black and mushy then yuck.

I don't know anything about making banana bread, so I don't know how ripe that is.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 04:56:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 03:14:53 pm

I don't know anything about making banana bread, so I don't know how ripe that is.

So if it's got brown spots it's no good for eating on its own, IMO. It can make banana bread or smoothies, as I said. If it's totally brown and black, I wouldn't use it at all. I like mine when they still have a tinge of green at the top, but not when they're so green they're hard to peel.

I don't like banana bread, so I have no dog in this race, but if you ever wanted to make some it's pretty simple. My son used to make chocolate-chip banana bread in grade school.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 09:55:29 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 07, 2023, 04:56:47 pm

So if it's got brown spots it's no good for eating on its own, IMO.

See, if it's just completely yellow, it "disagrees" with me (makes me feel a little nauseated). I need it to be a little riper than that--starting to get some small brown spots, but not turned completely brown, or I can't eat it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 08, 2023, 01:07:20 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 09:55:29 pm

See, if it's just completely yellow, it "disagrees" with me (makes me feel a little nauseated). I need it to be a little riper than that--starting to get some small brown spots, but not turned completely brown, or I can't eat it.

All Yellow and I are in complete agreement.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2023, 01:43:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 08, 2023, 01:07:20 pm

All Yellow and I are in complete agreement.

You mean about completely brown?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 08, 2023, 03:57:22 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 08, 2023, 01:43:03 pm

You mean about completely brown?

No, you said all-yellow bananas disagreed with you and I was attempting cleverness.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2023, 12:46:20 am

Quote from: serious crayons on July 08, 2023, 03:57:22 pm

No, you said all-yellow bananas disagreed with you and I was attempting cleverness.

Then you've just confused me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2023, 11:25:56 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

:)


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There was a lot of chip talk here!  :laugh:

I always preferred Doritos! 

I made it through the busy season at work, and had a good time on the 4th of July with friends.  Now, nothing much is going until the 3rd week of August, that's when I have a week's vacation.

Took down the Independence Day lights from my windows, now they'll be 'unadorned' until October for Halloween.

My face is starting to get itchy, it's time to shave.  I'll use today as a "grooming" day.  I'll shave the face, trim the beard line, and buzz my head, it's time for that as well.

Hope those in hot areas are keeping cool!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 09, 2023, 11:52:50 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2023, 12:46:20 am

Then you've just confused me.

Still? You said completely yellow bananas disagree with you.

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 07, 2023, 09:55:29 pm

See, if it's just completely yellow, it "disagrees" with me (makes me feel a little nauseated)

I said yellow bananas do not disagree with me.

Quote from: serious crayons on July 08, 2023, 01:07:20 pm

All Yellow and I are in complete agreement.

Meaning, I like yellow bananas.


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 09, 2023, 12:02:49 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 09, 2023, 11:25:56 am

My face is starting to get itchy, it's time to shave. I'll use today as a "grooming" day. I'll shave the face, trim the beard line, and buzz my head

Lucky you don't live in Florida! The governor passed a law making it illegal to shave or trim there.


Cue Emily Litella.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 09, 2023, 01:56:42 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2023, 03:30:18 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 09, 2023, 11:52:50 am

Still? You said completely yellow bananas disagree with you.

Sorry. It was not clear to me that you meant that you and yellow bananas agree with each other and not with me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 09, 2023, 04:02:06 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 09, 2023, 12:02:49 pm

Lucky you don't live in Florida! The governor passed a law making it illegal to shave or trim there.


Cue Emily Litella.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 09, 2023, 05:10:00 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2023, 03:30:18 pm

Sorry. It was not clear to me that you meant that you and yellow bananas agree with each other and not with me.

Ohhh, I see what you're saying. My bad, sorry it was unclear. It was too stupid a joke to be worth this much trouble!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 09, 2023, 05:23:50 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on July 09, 2023, 05:10:00 pm

Ohhh, I see what you're saying. My bad, sorry it was unclear. It was too stupid a joke to be worth this much trouble!  :laugh:

Aaah, don't worry about it. After all, I'm the first to admit I'm not the sharpest tool in the drawer when it comes to understanding things.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 22, 2023, 11:29:23 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Is everyone doing well?

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Things have been slower with work, and I've been able to catch up with a few things, which is good.

I'm counting down to vacation, which starts on Monday, August 14th.  However, since I don't work weekends, I guess it technically starts on Friday August 11th at 5:00.

 :laugh:


I spoke with my mom the other day, and she and dad got themselves one of those carpet shampooer machines, and that's something I've wanted to do, so she's going to let me borrow it when I'm on vacation, so I can give my carpets and furniture a quick cleaning.

Spent some time last weekend at my brother and sister-in-law's place for some lunch, it was good to catch up.

Temps have been warm here, and I was dreading my electric bill, due to the A/C.  This year I decided that I would leave it at 75F during the day, and then in the evening, drop it to 70.   It's made a difference in my bill, which is good, and saved energy as well.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2023, 10:22:27 am

Nice to catch up with you, friend.  I haven't turned on my evaporative cooler yet. It entails getting up on the roof, not my favorite thing to do. I have ceiling fans and windows that open so I haven't needed anything else.

There was an article in the New York Times about rethinking the staycation. I didn't read it all but the gist seemed to be to put as much thought into planning it as you would a vacation away from home. I might try that for my next staycation.

My biggest tree has some kind of mild fungal problem causing it to lose most of its leaves early. There are still plenty to provide shade, but I'm sweeping up leaves several times a day. Also a lot of weeding. Last month was the rainiest June ever here, so it's a jungle out there!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2023, 11:12:10 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2023, 10:22:27 am

There was an article in the New York Times about rethinking the staycation. I didn't read it all but the gist seemed to be to put as much thought into planning it as you would a vacation away from home. I might try that for my next staycation.

I did that for a staycation I took about 40 years ago, before staycation even existed as a concept.

Back then it was just taking a week off from work and not going anywhere because you couldn't afford to go anywhere.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 24, 2023, 12:56:38 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 22, 2023, 11:29:23 pm

I spoke with my mom the other day, and she and dad got themselves one of those carpet shampooer machines, and that's something I've wanted to do, so she's going to let me borrow it when I'm on vacation, so I can give my carpets and furniture a quick cleaning.

I had one of those once -- the second or third time I used it, flames started coming out of it. "It was really weird," I said when I mentioned that at a National Night Out block party. My funny neighbor goes, "Yeah, you usually need a special attachment for flames."

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Temps have been warm here, and I was dreading my electric bill, due to the A/C.  This year I decided that I would leave it at 75F during the day, and then in the evening, drop it to 70.   It's made a difference in my bill, which is good, and saved energy as well.

Quote from: Front-Ranger on July 24, 2023, 10:22:27 am

I have ceiling fans and windows that open so I haven't needed anything else.

My practice is about midway between the two of yours. I keep mine at 80 during the day with windows open, so it rarely kicks in until sometimes in late afternoon when the sun is shining directly into my apartment. At night, I turn it down to 77 because I like it to be cool, and if I wake up in the middle of the night I turn it down a few degrees more.

I'm still thrilled at how much better my energy use is now than it was in my house. I used to spend about $100 a month on AC in the summer (I rarely used it but my kids had a separate thermostat upstairs and they did) and about $100 a month on heat in the winter.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on July 24, 2023, 01:06:47 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2023, 11:12:10 am

Back then it was just taking a week off from work and not going anywhere because you couldn't afford to go anywhere.

That's the kind I usually take. I'm taking two weeks off at the end of August. Even after that, I'll still have more than four weeks of PTO coming! We can roll over one week. Any hours beyond that get put into an emergency fund for if you're out of work for an extended time with an injury or illness. But you lose them as PTO. I did dip into the emergency fund last year when I broke my arm. Family leave or something covered 70% of my paycheck and the emergency fund paid the rest.

This year on my staycation, I'll be welcoming a bunch of visitors. In the first week, my brother will be coming up from Denver for a big 50-year-reunion of our high-school friends. The reunion goes over three days Friday through Sunday -- a small group party, a bigger community party, a boat cruise and a walk around the town. It extends to Tuesday to get together with an old friend who couldn't make it to the bigger parties.

Meanwhile, my son and his girlfriend will be coming from Chicago, either the same weekend or the one after, to go to the State Fair. So I'll join them on that excursion, too.

So I guess I do have plans this time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 24, 2023, 09:33:57 pm

Chuck, you are such a fan of figure skating that I wonder if you know there is a patron saint of ice skating? Her name is Lidwina. She was a Dutch woman who lived in the 1300s. She fell while ice skating.

I'm not making this up. It's mentioned in an article in the July 24 issue of The New Yorker.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on July 25, 2023, 02:57:45 pm

I've never heard of her!  LOL   I just checked her on on Wiki.....damn.


Lidwina (Lydwine, Lydwid, Lidwid, Liduina of Schiedam) (1380?1433) was a Dutch mystic who is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church. She is the patron saint of the town of Schiedam, of chronic pain, and of ice skating.

Lidwina is also thought to be one of the first documented cases of multiple sclerosis. At the age of fifteen, she suffered a serious injury while ice skating and became progressively disabled. Hendrik Mande wrote for her consolation a pious tract in Dutch. She fasted frequently and acquired a reputation as a healer and holy woman. Upon her death in 1433, her grave became a place of pilgrimage.

Lidwina was born in Schiedam, Holland, one of nine children. Her father was a laborer. At age 15, she was ice skating when she fell and broke a rib. She never recovered and became progressively disabled for the rest of her life. Her biographers state that she became paralyzed except for her left hand and that great pieces of her body fell off, and that blood poured from her mouth, ears, and nose. Today, some posit that Saint Lidwina is one of the first known multiple sclerosis patients and attribute her disability to the effects of the disease and her fall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on July 25, 2023, 08:48:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on July 25, 2023, 02:57:45 pm

I've never heard of her!  LOL   I just checked her on on Wiki.....damn.


Lidwina (Lydwine, Lydwid, Lidwid, Liduina of Schiedam) (1380?1433) was a Dutch mystic who is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church. She is the patron saint of the town of Schiedam, of chronic pain, and of ice skating.

Lidwina is also thought to be one of the first documented cases of multiple sclerosis. At the age of fifteen, she suffered a serious injury while ice skating and became progressively disabled. Hendrik Mande wrote for her consolation a pious tract in Dutch. She fasted frequently and acquired a reputation as a healer and holy woman. Upon her death in 1433, her grave became a place of pilgrimage.

Lidwina was born in Schiedam, Holland, one of nine children. Her father was a laborer. At age 15, she was ice skating when she fell and broke a rib. She never recovered and became progressively disabled for the rest of her life. Her biographers state that she became paralyzed except for her left hand and that great pieces of her body fell off, and that blood poured from her mouth, ears, and nose. Today, some posit that Saint Lidwina is one of the first known multiple sclerosis patients and attribute her disability to the effects of the disease and her fall.

That was the context in the New Yorker, an article about M.S. and the search for treatments for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2023, 03:46:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Is everyone doing well?

As of 5:00 this evening, I'll be on stay-cation.

;D

I won't be doing much of anything, just getting some stuff done.

Monday the car is going to the shop for routine maintenance.  On Thursday I'll be with my parents, visiting an aunt and uncle, and some cousins.

I had misplaced the attachments for my vacuum.  It works, but I don't have the attachment that can be used to clean furniture, or get into corners.   They've been missing for a while.  I ended up ordering a Dirt Devil Scorpion, a portable vacuum,  to use it to clean the furniture.   The day after I got it and used it, I found the attachments.

 :laugh:

That's ok!   It's easier to use the smaller vacuum to get other jobs done, and use the big vacuum for the full carpet. 

I also ordered one of those immersion blender / hand held blender things, and plan on using it one day this vacation.

Other than that, things are status quo over here.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 11, 2023, 05:13:01 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 11, 2023, 03:46:12 pm

I don't have the attachment that can be used to clean furniture, or get into corners.   They've been missing for a while.  I ended up ordering a Dirt Devil Scorpion, a portable vacuum,  to use it to clean the furniture.   The day after I got it and used it, I found the attachments.

That reminds me of the time when my then-husband and I were vacuuming some carpet together (this was the only time I ever remember us doing some routine housecleaning together) and I asked him to hand me the crevice tool. He started unzipping his jeans! I cracked up.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 11, 2023, 06:31:31 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on August 11, 2023, 05:13:01 pm

That reminds me of the time when my then-husband and I were vacuuming some carpet together (this was the only time I ever remember us doing some routine housecleaning together) and I asked him to hand me the crevice tool. He started unzipping his jeans! I cracked up.  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   that's great!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 15, 2023, 10:59:06 am

How's the stay-cation coming along? Hope you are enjoying it!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2023, 03:20:39 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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The week is flying by, mid point of my vacation.

Monday I cleaned up the bathroom and kitchen, and noticed I was short on cleaning supplies.

Tuesday I was a slug.   :laugh:  I slept in and did nothing all day long.

Today I had a successful shopping trip.  Got new sneakers, some new pairs of sweat pants, sponges and cleaning stuff for the kitchen, and new baking sheets to replace my really used ones.  I also took out the vacuum with the found attachment  (crevice tool) and got into the edges around the apartment, and gave the rug a quick go over.

Thursday I'll be visiting an aunt and uncle (dad's brother and sister-in-law) and some cousins with my parents, and then visiting a friend in the evening.

Friday I'll be borrowing my parents' rug shampooer, to give the apartment a shampoo that is overdue.

Saturday and Sunday are still open.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on August 16, 2023, 03:23:29 pm

Don't you just love that term, crevice tool?  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 16, 2023, 03:26:12 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler link=topic=13511.msg724717#msg724717date=1692213809

Don't you just love that term, crevice tool?  ;D

I do!  especially since Katy told her story!    :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on August 16, 2023, 04:38:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on August 16, 2023, 03:26:12 pm

I do!  especially since Katy told her story!    :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on August 21, 2023, 03:00:22 pm

Ahem, that was my story!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on August 21, 2023, 03:29:31 pm

Ooops!  Sorry Lee!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 04, 2023, 03:04:13 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is having a good holiday weekend!

;D


This weekend has been an isolated one, by choice.  LOL


I went to mom and dad's place on Monday, and at 11:00 mom left to go to school, and help the teachers set up for the new school year.   I left for the apartment before she got back home.  Then, on Tuesday, mom said she felt 'off'.  Wednesday she started to feel a little worse, and then she got a call from one of the teachers that was there on Monday, she had just tested positive for Covid.

Mom did a home test that came back negative, and she called me to tell me not to come over for the rest of the week, just to be safe.

She went to an Urgent Care center on Thursday to have a test there as well, and they told her the results would be given to her the next day (Friday).   Mom ended up going to a second Urgent Care for a rapid test, because she wasn't sure what time of day the results from the first Urgent Care would be given to her.  If she was positive, she wanted to get a prescription for Paxlovid, but you need to get the prescription within 5 days of showing symptoms.  Her rapid test at the second Urgent Care turned out negative, and then she got the results from the first Urgent Care, and that was negative as well.

So just by coincidence she managed to catch some sort of bug, and not Covid.  However, I didn't want to catch her bug, so I worked from the apartment Thursday and Friday, and I didn't go to visit on Saturday or Sunday.   However, she called me on Sunday evening and she sounded much better, and invited me to go out to lunch with them on Monday to a BBQ joint.

My brother got a rack of ribs, but gave mom, dad and I some of the ribs.  I got a hot dog and sweet potato fries.  Mom got a Italian chicken panino, and Dad got a hot roast beef and cheese sandwich.

So today was the "unofficial" end of summer, but from the temps you would never know.   It's supposed to be in the 90s all week, breaking on Friday with some thunderstorms.  At least it will be a short work week.

Next day off from work is Columbus Day, and I took that week off of work for another staycation.  After that, I have one last week to take, and I am taking the week before Christmas.

;D

Hope everyone is ready for the coming autumn!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 06, 2023, 11:14:44 am

Quote from: CellarDweller on September 04, 2023, 03:04:13 pm

So today was the "unofficial" end of summer, but from the temps you would never know.   It's supposed to be in the 90s all week, breaking on Friday with some thunderstorms. ... Hope everyone is ready for the coming autumn!

I am *not* ready for the coming autumn. I never am! There's been highs in the 90s here for the past few days, which is a little too hot, even for me. But starting today it will be in the 70s into the foreseeable future. It always happens so suddenly, right after Labor Day!

Yesterday at one point I looked at my phone and saw it was now predicting highs in the 90s for the next three days. I momentarily rejoiced -- then noticed I was looking at the forecast for New York, not Minneapolis.

This past spring it went from temps im the 50s to the 80s in one week, with no segue through the 60s and 70s. Now it's doing something similar in reverse.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 06, 2023, 02:43:30 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on September 06, 2023, 11:14:44 am

I am *not* ready for the coming autumn. I never am! There's been highs in the 90s here for the past few days, which is a little too hot, even for me. But starting today it will be in the 70s into the foreseeable future. It always happens so suddenly, right after Labor Day!

Oh, send it this way, please!  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on September 06, 2023, 03:02:11 pm

What autumn? Last year it wasn't anything like it used to be.  :(

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on September 23, 2023, 02:58:10 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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First weekend of autumn is a rainy one here in NJ.  I don't mind though, sometimes a grey day is a good thing.  This past week was the first week that I had the blinds open to let the sun in.  All summer, doing that makes it too hot in the place.

The only plans to leave the apartment today were for getting the groceries, and that is done already.  The rest of the day can be spent relaxing, although I do still need to put the laundry away from yesterday.

Friday after work I went to the CVS and got the flu vaccine.  No after-effects today, other than some soreness and a bump at the injection site, which is the same thing that happened last year.

Next week is the last day of September, so I will go out shopping and get some Halloween stuff for the apartment.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 24, 2023, 11:54:00 am

Blessing to you too, Chuck! The only sign of fall is that it's getting cold in the nights, like down to the upper 40s. A few leaves are starting to change here and there.

Before my trip to Europe I got a COVID shot, but I came down with some kind of other bug on the last day or so of the trip. Just a cold I guess but it seems to be hanging on a long time. I'm ready to break down and take some medicine for it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on September 24, 2023, 12:09:45 pm

Mostly rainy weekend here, too. Highs around 70 at best. Looks like this will continue for a couple more days after this, but later in the week looks sunnier and warmer -- partly cloudy, highs in the upper 70s.

Some friends are planning to celebrate my birthday next weekend (it's actually in two weeks, but next weekend worked out better with people's schedules). If all goes well, we'll gather on the rooftop patio of my building and hopefully have it to ourselves -- when I go up with neighbors we're often the only people there, and aside from July 4, when you can see fireworks from all over, I've never seen more than a handful up there at the same time. Anyway, the good news is that the forecast for next Saturday calls for partly cloudy, 81 degrees!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2023, 02:25:24 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Welcome to October!

;D

After many days of rain, we have sun now.

I was busy this weekend.  On Saturday, I met up with my friend, Tina, and we went shopping.   I wanted to get some decorations to put out around the apartment for Halloween, and she needed to get some home goods stuff, so we hit Burlington.  She went to the home section, and I found some Halloween stuff there.   The next stop was Khols, she needed to get new sleep pants for her husband, and then the final stop was Spirit Halloween.   When I got home, I spent time cleaning the apartment, so that when I was ready to decorate on Sunday, everything would be clear and ready.

I slept in today, and then got to decorating the apartment with my new purchases.

I posted pics in the Celebrating Halloween thread.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2023, 07:23:47 pm

Re: Burlington?

Once upon a time Burlington had a really nice store in an in-town shopping mall known as The Gallery that we had here. They had good stuff! I got lots of good dress-clothes-type things there. Hell, I got myself a Ralph Lauren suit there!

But then the store was moved to a different location in the mall, and the merchandise they began stocking in the local store is ... to put it both mildly and bluntly ... crap. I will not even set foot in the store.

Frankly, I am suspicious that the company deliberately dumps the shit-merchandise here because it's a center-city location and because of prejudice against the expected nature of the people who will shop there: lower income minorities.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 01, 2023, 09:20:18 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 01, 2023, 07:23:47 pm

Re: Burlington?

Once upon a time Burlington had a really nice store in an in-town shopping mall known as The Gallery that we had here. They had good stuff! I got lots of good dress-clothes-type things there. Hell, I got myself a Ralph Lauren suit there!

But then the store was moved to a different location in the mall, and the merchandise they began stocking in the local store is ... to put it both mildly and bluntly ... crap. I will not even set foot in the store.

Frankly, I am suspicious that the company deliberately dumps the shit-merchandise here because it's a center-city location and because of prejudice against the expected nature of the people who will shop there: lower income minorities.

I don't shop at Burlington at all, but Tina said that they had good Halloween home decor stuff, so I went.  I did manage to find a few things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 04, 2023, 05:12:40 pm

Is that same as Burlington Coat Factory or whatever it's called? I've never been there, partly because I've seen a couple of stores but both in weird locations far from other clothing stores. I've gathered I'm not missing much. But that might be a different entity than what you're talking about.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 04, 2023, 09:19:01 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 04, 2023, 05:12:40 pm

Is that same as Burlington Coat Factory or whatever it's called? I've never been there, partly because I've seen a couple of stores but both in weird locations far from other clothing stores. I've gathered I'm not missing much. But that might be a different entity than what you're talking about.

No, it's the same place. They just dropped the "Coat Factory" because they sell much more than coats. The older store here was for all intents and purposes a regular department store.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 04, 2023, 11:13:41 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on October 04, 2023, 09:19:01 pm

No, it's the same place. They just dropped the "Coat Factory" because they sell much more than coats. The older store here was for all intents and purposes a regular department store.

That's what I thought -- that for all intensive purposes it was a department store. (Just being annoying on the intensive; I'm not even sure I've ever heard anyone say that IRL but at this point it's such a famous mistake. An eggcorn, according to Merriam Webster, I just learned! https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/usage-for-all-intensive-purposes-intents (https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/usage-for-all-intensive-purposes-intents) Or maybe I've known that term for years because we've already talked about it? Who knows these days!)

And yeah, Hey Burlington, maybe don't locate yourself in semi-deserted unfashionable strip malls in areas people don't normally think of shopping for clothes?

In the closer malls to here, I've probably been in almost every store -- J. Crew, the Gap, Eddie Bauer or whatever -- literally dozens of times. And for many years of my life, I've lived within about 5 miles of a Burlington. Never even parked in front of it.

They need a better marketing team or sumpn'!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 05, 2023, 08:02:32 am

Quote from: serious crayons on October 04, 2023, 11:13:41 pm

In the closer malls to here, I've probably been in almost every store -- J. Crew, the Gap, Eddie Bauer or whatever -- literally dozens of times. And for many years of my life, I've lived within about 5 miles of a Burlington. Never even parked in front of it.

They need a better marketing team or sumpn'!

Around here from time to time we see TV commercials that make it look like a Penney's, say, or like a Sears did, back in the day.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 05, 2023, 05:33:36 pm

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 06, 2023, 11:59:09 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Spooky Season is here!   ;D



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I normally start October by watching the 1978 "Halloween".   However, that day I couldn't find it on TV.  Today (10/6) I decided to search On Demand, and found it, and am watching it now.

;D

Today, as of 5:00, I am on "Stay-Cation".  I don't have any plans, other than to get to a CVS on Wednesday, and get the new Covid vaccine.  I figure this way, if I get a reaction, I have until Monday to recover.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 07, 2023, 11:40:02 am

Enjoy!

I'm on staycation next week, too. AND I'm going to try and get the COFID booster, also at CVS! I sure hope I don't have a reaction on my vacation, though! I'd rather have it on a workday because we get two special COVID days we can only use this year and I haven't used mine -- even when I actually had COVID in May. It only lasted two days and I wasn't very sick so I just worked them.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 09, 2023, 03:46:55 pm

Happy bank holiday and happy staycations, you all!

I can't do a staycation...too much work!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 10, 2023, 11:11:03 am

Just noticed that in my last post I wrote "COFID." Sorry, I actually meant COVFEFE.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2023, 03:37:13 pm

 :laugh: :laugh:

Maybe we should resurrect some of those stupid moments of Frump's although they didn't seem to faze his admirers the first time around.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on October 10, 2023, 04:21:09 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 10, 2023, 03:37:13 pm

Maybe we should resurrect some of those stupid moments of Frump's although they didn't seem to faze his admirers the first time around.

That's because his admirers figure that if Trump said it, it must be a real word.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 14, 2023, 01:20:31 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is well!

;D

Stay-cation is over, back to work on Monday.   I didn't plan on giving the apartment a cleaning this week, however, got late notice that on Wednesday building management was doing the annual heating inspection, so I wanted to make sure everything was presentable for that, so I did a quick touch up around the place.

Thursday I got my Covid booster.  No major reactions.  On Friday I did have some chills and felt a little run down, but by today that was gone and all is fine.  So now I've had the flu and Covid boosters, I'm ready for the winter.

After a week of sunny days, we have rain today, so I'm spending the day indoors, just relaxing and watching scary movies.  ;D

What is everyone else up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on October 14, 2023, 03:30:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on October 10, 2023, 11:11:03 am

Just noticed that in my last post I wrote "COFID." Sorry, I actually meant COVFEFE.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 18, 2023, 04:01:50 pm

On Saturday I was with a handful of friends in New Mexico, watching the eclipse. It was really magical. EDelMar joined us briefly but decided the eclipse could be more perfect 80 miles south in Albuquerque so he zipped off. The rest of us cooked a breakfast feast over a cedar campfire, stuck our boots in the fire and turned our dark glassed eyes to the sun. The moon crept steadily over its face and then hung there, triumphant, for it seemed like the longest time while we were suspended in its force field. When it finally slipped away, we packed up at a leisurely pace, smudged each other, and headed off to home. The aspen trees were flaming gold and russet as I crossed over a pass at the border as the road weaved around the Cumbres and Toltec narrow gauge railroad.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on October 18, 2023, 08:57:29 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on October 18, 2023, 04:01:50 pm

On Saturday I was with a handful of friends in New Mexico, watching the eclipse. It was really magical. EDelMar joined us briefly but decided the eclipse could be more perfect 80 miles south in Albuquerque so he zipped off. The rest of us cooked a breakfast feast over a cedar campfire, stuck our boots in the fire and turned our dark glassed eyes to the sun. The moon crept steadily over its face and then hung there, triumphant, for it seemed like the longest time while we were suspended in its force field. When it finally slipped away, we packed up at a leisurely pace, smudged each other, and headed off to home. The aspen trees were flaming gold and russet as I crossed over a pass at the border as the road weaved around the Cumbres and Toltec narrow gauge railroad.

If it isn't too late in the season, you should have combined a ride on that railroad with your trip. The scenery is spectacular, especially with the aspens in their fall glory. OCD and I rode that railroad in a long-ago autumn. It was an experience never to be forgotten.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 20, 2023, 11:27:55 am

Yes, I've been on that trip long ago. It was so interesting to be traveling in the landscape with no road going right through the middle of your view.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on October 31, 2023, 07:21:59 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Halloween!


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the past few weeks have been really busy with work.  I've had to put in a few late nights, getting extra crap done, but I think there is a light at the end of the tunnel, which is encouraging.

Last weekend I had two Halloween parties to attend, one from a long-time friend, and another with people from the bowling league I'm a member of.  They were both fun, but needless to say, Sunday morning I was beat, even after a night's sleep.

I can't party like I used to.

 :laugh:


After a few warm days, the temps are starting to drop again, and the leaves are all turning colors, it really feels like fall now.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on October 31, 2023, 08:38:05 pm

Parties, parties, parties. So exhausting. Makes me almost respect the socialites.  :laugh:

Lately, I've been able to beg off by saying my daughter's really pregnant and needs babysitting help. Works pretty well.

However, I'm planning to go to an escape room, an opera, and an English Speaking Union meeting next week so I'll definitely be in the social whirl.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 23, 2023, 01:29:40 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy Thanksgiving!


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I hope everyone is doing well!


I will be going over to my parents' place for lunch at 1:00.  We're doing a combo of traditional, and Italian for our Thanksgiving meal.   I was asked to bring a dessert, but not a pumpkin or pecan pie.  I had wanted to get a pumpkin roll, but was unable to find one, so I went with a chocolate roll instead.

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Exciting news for me on the vacation front.  ;D   

As you all know, I love to watch the sport of figure skating.  Each year there is a World Figure Skating Championships.  It's usually overseas, or in Canada, so travel can be expensive.  I'm a member of a figure skating forum, and it was announced there not long ago that in 2025, the WFSC will be held in Boston.  For me, a driveable distance, which would mean no airfare, and no rental car costs.

I found out where to purchase tickets, and had to wait until last Wednesday.   I took the money I would've spent on the airfare/car rental costs, and put it towards tickets, getting tickets for every event.  I got confirmation at the beginning of the week that I got the tickets I wanted, aisle seat, 3 row from the ice!

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on November 23, 2023, 02:38:37 pm

Chuck that is so exciting to hear! We'll look forward to the instant recap and color coverage!!!!  :)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on November 23, 2023, 03:15:25 pm

Way to go, Chuckie!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on November 23, 2023, 05:05:37 pm

Exciting news indeed, Chuck!

Congrats on getting hold of those tickets!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on November 23, 2023, 11:33:23 pm

Marvelous news about the tickets!  :D

And that chocolate roll looks pretty good.  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on November 24, 2023, 12:26:46 pm

How fun, Chuck! It's nice to have an interest that allows you to take occasional short but fun trips.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on November 24, 2023, 11:22:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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So today (Friday) was the day I took down and packed away Thanksgiving.  I also decided that I would start my Christmas decorating.  As of now (10:30pm) I got the lights up in the windows, my kitchen counter is decorated, as are the end table, coffee table, and Rudolph plush are out.

The tree is a work in progress.  It's up, and the lights are strung, and some of the ornaments are on.  More will go on tomorrow, and then, if I'm in the mood, hang the tinsel.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 14, 2023, 11:32:00 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing?

I hope those who celebrate, are having a great Hanukkah!

Next is Yule on the Solstice, and then Christmas.

We have 4 cookies done so far (Chocolate Chip, Italian Christmas, Pumpkin Spice, and Peppermint Candy Cans and Stars.   This weekend we'll be making the sugar cookies and corn flake wreaths, and they'll be ready to be given out on Monday and Tuesday.

All of the gifts I have ordered (except for 1) have arrived, and I can start wrapping.

The last 25 cards were written and addressed tonight, adn will be dropped in the mail tomorrow. 

I'm on vacation next week, but Monday is the holiday luncheon at my job, so I'll be there for that.  Tuesday night is the last bowling night of the season, and then I think I'm done with everything, and can relax until Christmas.

;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 16, 2023, 11:41:21 am

Thanks for the catch-up. I think I'm doing all right, considering I have to buy for 16 people now, with all these grandchildren! They are good about making wish lists so that helps. When I order online, though, I'm usually disappointed in the results. Have developed an aversion to Pepto-Bismol pink after spending hours in the Barbie aisles. And the boys' sections are so glum! Browns and navys and grays abound.

No cookie baking for me these days. Cookies disappear too fast from the buffet table. I made a delicious tray of crackers with asiago cheese spread and a cranberry-pomegranate relish. But it has to be policed or the crackers disappear, naked. I briefly wanted to make fruitcake this year but tasting some at a reception healed me of that. Will make some more munchies next week by creatively combining Trader Joe's comestibles.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 16, 2023, 04:23:47 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 16, 2023, 11:41:21 am

Thanks for the catch-up. I think I'm doing all right, considering I have to buy for 16 people now, with all these grandchildren! They are good about making wish lists so that helps. When I order online, though, I'm usually disappointed in the results. Have developed an aversion to Pepto-Bismol pink after spending hours in the Barbie aisles. And the boys' sections are so glum! Browns and navys and grays abound.

Are they still doing that? I haven't shopped for children's toys in, oh, 20 years, but aside from this year's Barbie-related overwhelming Pepto-Bismol pink, I thought those color segregations would have faded by now. We have a small local chain called Creative Kids' Stuff that sells non-gender-specific stuff, mostly supplies for being, well, creative.

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Will make some more munchies next week by creatively combining Trader Joe's comestibles.

Would you mind sharing your munchie recipe? I have a family party to go to -- I'll probably make something like smoked-salmon or -trout spread with crackers, but in case I need more items or a backup, I have a TJ's near me.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 24, 2023, 06:21:19 pm

Here's a special wish for you, Chuck, that you can finally put down your mixing bowl and relax, enjoy nad eat some of those cookies! Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 25, 2023, 01:40:55 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I Hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying their holidays.

Got together with family yesterday, went to lunch at a local Italian restaurant.   I'm going back to mom and dad's today for lunch as well and then just relax the rest of the day at home, and watch Hallmark movies.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on December 27, 2023, 04:46:08 pm

Chuck, thank you so much for the Xmas card, it arrived today  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 28, 2023, 12:59:48 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 25, 2023, 01:40:55 pm

then just relax the rest of the day at home, and watch Hallmark movies.

Nice to have fun plans!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 28, 2023, 01:01:49 pm

Things I'd rather do than watch a Hallmark movie:

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 28, 2023, 05:15:49 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 28, 2023, 01:01:49 pm

Things I'd rather do than watch a Hallmark movie:

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Me, too, unless I knew going in that there was a gay romance as part of the plot. Then I'd check it out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2023, 03:21:02 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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it's the last work day of the year for me!

It's been a relatively quiet week, and for that I'm grateful!

I have to take a quick run out after work, and on Saturday I'm invited to dinner at the house of some friends on the bowling league.

New Year's Eve will be quiet at home, which is the norm since Covid, and to be honest, I enjoy it.  I will see my parents on Sunday in the afternoon, but other than that, no major plans.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2023, 03:22:36 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 28, 2023, 01:01:49 pm

Things I'd rather do than watch a Hallmark movie:

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 ;) ;D :laugh:  :-*

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on December 29, 2023, 05:49:16 pm

I may be a snob, but not necessarily a TV snob.  You might be surprised at some of the trash I watch!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 29, 2023, 06:06:44 pm

Enjoy your time off work, Chuck! I hope to see you around these parts...keep coming with those holiday movie recommendations!

And Paul, careful with the eyedrops, otherwise you'll miss some TV trash.  ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 29, 2023, 08:21:40 pm

Quote from: southendmd on December 29, 2023, 05:49:16 pm

I may be a snob, but not necessarily a TV snob.  You might be surprised at some of the trash I watch!   :laugh:

I wouldn't say you're a snob!  As for trash TV, it never hurt anyone.

;D


Except for Fox News!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 30, 2023, 02:41:23 pm

It's annoying when someone professes to watch nothing but PBS (e.g., my neighbor) as a sign of their intellect or taste or something. But I've always been more annoyed by people who brag about not even owning TVs, as if any one medium were devoid of aesthetic possibility. Even in the 1990s, when TV overall wasn't as good as it is now, that was lame -- it meant they didn't mind missing Ken Burns series, for example. But when anyone says it now (admittedly it happens less often), I just feel sorry for them because they're missing a LOT.

I never watch Hallmark movies myself, but if someone said I had to either watch one or drop Tabasco into my eye, I'd watch the damn movie!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 30, 2023, 04:17:49 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 30, 2023, 02:41:23 pm

I never watch Hallmark movies myself, but if someone said I had to either watch one or drop Tabasco into my eye, I'd watch the damn movie!  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2023, 10:38:21 pm

If you can't say anything else about Hallmark movies, at least they seem to have guys who are easy on the eyes. That's not to be despised.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on December 31, 2023, 12:27:05 am

The only real time I watch Hallmark movies are during the holidays.  For the rest of the year, they don't hold my interest.  I did watch the one that Luke MacFarlane made, because it had him in a gay storyline with Peter Porte.  Other than that, I don't watch them often, unless I'm feeling overloaded by something, and need something brainless on as background noise.

That being said, the one Hallmark movie that I really enjoyed this year was called Holiday Road.


Inspired by true events, the movie follows the adventures of a diverse group of people stranded at an airport during a storm. They include a tech entrepreneur (played by Warren Christie), travel writer (Sara Canning), devoted mother (Enid-Raye Adams) and her son (Kiefer O?Reilly), a stubborn senior (Trevor Lerner), an enigmatic woman with a hint of mystery (Brittany Willacy),  a social media influencer (Princess Davis) and a couple traveling from Hong Kong (Sharon Crandall, Ryan Mah).

Together they agree to rent a van for a road trip to Denver.

?When their unexpected journey brings them into uncharted territory, they navigate a series of misadventures together and form a deeper bond that just might change the trajectories of each of their lives,?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2023, 11:39:49 am

That sounds interesting. I would watch it, if only to find out why they wanted to go to Denver.

I have Netflix and Amazon Prime but I don't think either of them has the Hallmark  Channel. But they have similar movies. One that I liked was "A Castle for Christmas" because it was set in Scotland and stars Cary Elwes. He is magnificent in a kilt on a horse!

I don't have cable TV and pay  nothing for the streaming services (I piggyback on my children's accounts) and that gives me all sorts of extra funds to allow me  to travel, go to real-life concerts, plays, operas, and ballets, and treat my friends  and family. I can eat at restaurants and go to movies in theaters. If I'm curious about a TV series, I can usually get the DVD at the library. Best of all, I have lots of free time to do these things even on top of my very busy life. So, that's how I manage without TV!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on December 31, 2023, 05:22:17 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on December 31, 2023, 12:27:05 am

That being said, the one Hallmark movie that I really enjoyed this year was called Holiday Road.

Inspired by true events.

I saw a news story that might perhaps have been the inspiration. In reality I don't believe they were going to Denver, but I may be wrong about that.

 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2023, 05:56:03 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on December 30, 2023, 10:38:21 pm

If you can't say anything else about Hallmark movies, at least they seem to have guys who are easy on the eyes.

See? Hallmark movies are all-around easier on the eyes than Tabasco.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on December 31, 2023, 06:05:43 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2023, 11:39:49 am

I don't have cable TV and pay nothing for the streaming services (I piggyback on my children's accounts) and that gives me all sorts of extra funds to allow me  to travel, go to real-life concerts, plays, operas, and ballets, and treat my friends  and family. I can eat at restaurants and go to movies in theaters. If I'm curious about a TV series, I can usually get the DVD at the library. Best of all, I have lots of free time to do these things even on top of my very busy life. So, that's how I manage without TV!

I finally cut my cable last summer and of course I wish I'd done it years sooner (I worked with a bunch of younger people in 2016 or so, and none of them had cable or dish). I get internet through Verizon for $25 a month.

I bought a new smart TV for $300 (or about what I was paying a month for cable). It's slightly harder to navigate than Comcast was but worth it. It's only problematic if there's something on regular network TV I want to watch. I think there are workarounds for that, too, and it's rarely an issue anyway. I found it difficult to watch the Republican debates in their entirety, but I'm probably going to want to figure something out before the Oscars and, later in the year, for any presidential debates that might happen, although who knows if they even will.

Last night I watched Oppenheimer and frankly I was happy to watch that at home. The main attractions of a theater movie are the bigger screens, which aren't always necessary, and better popcorn than the Orville Redenbacher's I made last night.


 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2023, 08:16:28 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2023, 06:05:43 pm

Last night I watched Oppenheimer and frankly I was happy to watch that at home. The main attractions of a theater movie are the bigger screens, which aren't always necessary, and better popcorn than the Orville Redenbacher's I made last night.

It seems like the bigger screen would be an asset for that movie because Christopher   Nolan's work  is always on an epic scale. Plus, you could really feel the intensity in Cillian Murphy's eyes. Other benefits are a great sound system, being able to see trailers of coming features, and being around people, feeling like you're watching in a community of kindred spirits. Sometimes I strike up instant critiques with people while leaving the theater and, a time or two, I''ve even gone to a bar or coffee shop nearby to discuss the show.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2024, 01:00:54 am

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2024, 11:26:45 am

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2023, 06:05:43 pm

I bought a new smart TV for $300 (or about what I was paying a month for cable). It's slightly harder to navigate than Comcast was but worth it. It's only problematic if there's something on regular network TV I want to watch. I think there are workarounds for that, too, and it's rarely an issue anyway. I found it difficult to watch the Republican debates in their entirety, but I'm probably going to want to figure something out before the Oscars and, later in the year, for any presidential debates that might happen, although who knows if they even will.

Wait. You have a smart TV, and it's hard/difficult/confusing to watch things on the "regular" networks (e.g., ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS)?  ???

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 01, 2024, 01:55:38 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Hope that everyone is starting the New Year in a way that makes them happy!

I had a bit of a sleep in, which is always good.  ;D

I always keep Christmas stuff up until January 6th (Little Christmas / Epiphany) but I decided that this week I would take some down each day, leaving the windows and tree for last, which will be taken down on the 6th.

Today I cleared off the small amount of Christmas stuff I had in the kitchen, the bathroom, and the coffee table.   Tuesday I'll clear off the end table,  Wednesday the Ruldolph plushies will be packed, and then Thursday and Friday the ornaments will start to get packed away.

That leaves the tree and windows for the weekend.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 01, 2024, 02:35:47 pm

Happy New Year, Chuck and friends!

My fireworks were different...I woke up sneezing like crazy. Don't know what set it off but I felt much better after clearing out my lungs. I was doing some New Year's cleaning a few days ago and I had to begin by taking apart my vacuum and cleaning it out with a brush. I had to cut all the long strings and ribbons and hair off the beater brush and put in a new bag. That vacuum runs so much better now! It's an Oreck, made in Louisiana which my mother was very proud of.

The other fireworks were when I popped open the champagne, no, the biscuit package. You know how you press on the seam with a spoon and it makes a big pop? I was making a special dish, biscuits and gravy, which was well received, along with sausages and an omelet, by my upstairs renter, a special person who most of you know!  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 01, 2024, 03:43:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on December 31, 2023, 08:16:28 pm

It seems like the bigger screen would be an asset for that movie because Christopher   Nolan's work  is always on an epic scale. Plus, you could really feel the intensity in Cillian Murphy's eyes. Other benefits are a great sound system, being able to see trailers of coming features, and being around people, feeling like you're watching in a community of kindred spirits. Sometimes I strike up instant critiques with people while leaving the theater and, a time or two, I''ve even gone to a bar or coffee shop nearby to discuss the show.

You've gone to a bar or coffee shop to discuss the show with people you just met while leaving the theater? Impressive!

All good reasons to see movies in a theater, FRiend! With the possible exception of Cillian Murphy's eyes -- I've never especially liked Cillian Murphy. I can't even say exactly why -- there's nothing wrong with him, he's a good actor and objectively decent looking. But for some reason I've never warmed up to him, starting with the first movie in which I saw him, 28 Days Later (which is a good zombie-apocalypse movie, and clearly provided a lot of the inspiration for The Walking Dead, a so-so TV show).

Oppenheimer is epically scaled as usual for Nolan, but IMO could be watched effectively on a TV. And although it's appearing on critics Top 10 lists and so on, my favorite Nolan movies are still among his earliest: Memento, The Prestige and Insomnia.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 01, 2024, 04:02:35 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2024, 11:26:45 am

Wait. You have a smart TV, and it's hard/difficult/confusing to watch things on the "regular" networks (e.g., ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS)?  ???

Yeah, all "smart" really means is that it's connected to the internet, so you don't *need* cable or dish to watch it. What you watch are streaming apps like HBO, Netflix, etc. I'm not sure whether ABC, NBC etc. stream their shows -- or if they do via separate apps but charge for the service more than it would be worth  for the sake of an Oscar broadcast and a couple of presidential debates. (Otherwise, I haven't watched network TV for years.) Apparently you can get local channels with a (cheap) antenna, though I'm not sure how effectively you can install one in an apartment, or I think also by subscribing to certain networks like Sling or Hulu, but that gets confusing, too. I need to wait until a millennial visits, which will be happening later this month. (I don't know why there's not a more thriving industry for handyman-like types who exclusively help people set up their home electronics -- like Geek Squad but independent operators.)

And supposedly you can watch live TV on a network's website. But I wound up "watching" the first presidential debate, which was broadcast by Fox, via little clips they'd post every few minutes of what they deemed important moments in the debate. Awkward. And you have to trust Fox's judgement of what moments are important. I've watched subsequent debates in chunks on the internet after the fact. All I've concluded so far is that if I were forced at gunpoint to vote for a Republican candidate it would be Chris Christie because at least he has the guts to be honest about Trump.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 01, 2024, 05:35:10 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on December 31, 2023, 05:56:03 pm

See? Hallmark movies are all-around easier on the eyes than Tabasco.  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2024, 11:27:24 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 01, 2024, 04:02:35 pm

Yeah, all "smart" really means is that it's connected to the internet, so you don't *need* cable or dish to watch it. What you watch are streaming apps like HBO, Netflix, etc. I'm not sure whether ABC, NBC etc. stream their shows -- or if they do via separate apps but charge for the service more than it would be worth  for the sake of an Oscar broadcast and a couple of presidential debates. (Otherwise, I haven't watched network TV for years.) Apparently you can get local channels with a (cheap) antenna, though I'm not sure how effectively you can install one in an apartment, or I think also by subscribing to certain networks like Sling or Hulu, but that gets confusing, too. I need to wait until a millennial visits, which will be happening later this month. (I don't know why there's not a more thriving industry for handyman-like types who exclusively help people set up their home electronics -- like Geek Squad but independent operators.)

And supposedly you can watch live TV on a network's website. But I wound up "watching" the first presidential debate, which was broadcast by Fox, via little clips they'd post every few minutes of what they deemed important moments in the debate. Awkward. And you have to trust Fox's judgement of what moments are important. I've watched subsequent debates in chunks on the internet after the fact. All I've concluded so far is that if I were forced at gunpoint to vote for a Republican candidate it would be Chris Christie because at least he has the guts to be honest about Trump.

NBC has a streaming service it calls Peacock. I guess the other networks have them, too, but I can't say.

After reading your post, I think I'll stick with a dumb TV. I mean, maybe some day I'll have a flat screen for the living room, but it doesn't seem worth my trouble to give up easy access to the local network affiliates. There's still some high-time entertainment on those networks.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 02, 2024, 04:49:28 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on January 01, 2024, 11:27:24 pm

NBC has a streaming service it calls Peacock. I guess the other networks have them, too, but I can't say.

After reading your post, I think I'll stick with a dumb TV. I mean, maybe some day I'll have a flat screen for the living room, but it doesn't seem worth my trouble to give up easy access to the local network affiliates. There's still some high-time entertainment on those networks.

True about Peacock, but it's $6/mo. I imagine the other networks have something similar. But if there's a cheaper way to access them all together it would make sense. I think I can still access PBS. I don't watch it that much but I like American Experience now and then.

Mainly it was a financial decision for me -- after cutting the cable I saved the cost of the TV in about two months. (It was ~$350 for TV and internet -- now it's $25 for internet; the TV set cost just over $300.)

But aside from debate season and possible award-season frustrations, giving up local programming was not a huge sacrifice for me. Last network TV show I watched was The Good Place, which ended three years ago. I've never made a habit of watching local or national news because I tend to read most of my news.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 02, 2024, 05:14:01 pm

When I wanted to watch the Oscars, I subscribed to YouTube. It was free for a month, but then the price was $80-$120 a month after that. I didn't get around to unsubscribing until I had been charged for two months in which I didn't watch YouTube premium at all. There are many features I just don't use.

The libraries also have a way you can access premium content like that.

Stop the presses! I actually watched television last night! My upstairs renter invited me to watch some music videos of a man named Dimach something who has a 7-octave range, a Korean group, and a Hallmark-style movie called "Make the Yuletide Gay (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305714/)" that stars an adorable couple played by Keith Jordan and Adamo Ruggiero. It was a hoot!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 06, 2024, 07:34:22 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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January 6th, Little Christmas, Epiphany.  I spent part of today taking down the tree and all the Christmas stuff.  Definitely not as fun as putting it up, but I do like the apartment looking back to its usual self, and roomy again as well.

We're getting snow today, my area should be  getting between 1 - 3 inches overnight but turning to rain tomorrow, which will wash it away.

Other than that, things have been pretty much the same.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 06, 2024, 11:18:44 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 06, 2024, 07:34:22 pm

January 6th, Little Christmas, Epiphany.  I spent part of today taking down the tree and all the Christmas stuff.  Definitely not as fun as putting it up, but I do like the apartment looking back to its usual self, and roomy again as well.

I'm at my dad's for the weekend. I took down the Christmas tree today. The outdoor lights are still on the tree at the end of the driveway because I wasn't about to deal with them in a storm of snow and rain.

I took my own things down New Year's Day. I hadn't intended to do that, but I was concerned I might have to be away from home for an extended period, so I packed everything away.

I wouldn't mind outdoor lights being left out and turned on until the days begin to get noticeably longer. Yesterday morning I needed to be up early to catch a train at 8:56. The eastern sky along the horizon was beautiful before sunrise, just like a rainbow.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2024, 09:50:03 pm

Guess what? I'm watching the Golden Globes on their web site. I thought I had to watch it on CBS or Paramount+ which I don't have, but it's working just fine. Lots of footage of Taylor Swift looking like a million bucks.

So, Ally Wong just won for best female role in "Beef". Did you see it? I thought it was good. And then, Steven Yeun, the male lead in "Beef" also won!

Matthew Mcfayden won for his role in "Succession". I probably should watch that, as well as "Saltburn."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2024, 11:18:13 pm

It's funny because every 15 minutes there's a commercial. You don't hear much but you can see celebrities shmoozing with each other.

The stand-up comedian award went to Ricky Gervais. There wasn't much applause and he wasn't there to accept the award.

Lily Gladstone looks regal in diamonds.

Nolan won for best director. I guess he deserves it...it's his 6th nomination. Cillian Murphy won for Oppenheimer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 08, 2024, 07:20:03 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 07, 2024, 09:50:03 pm

Guess what? I'm watching the Golden Globes on their web site. I thought I had to watch it on CBS or Paramount+ which I don't have, but it's working just fine.

Oh, that's good to know!

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So, Ally Wong just won for best female role in "Beef". Did you see it? I thought it was good. And then, Steven Yeun, the male lead in "Beef" also won!

I may have mentioned this already, but when I visited my son in Chicago in May, one day was chilly and rainy so we stayed in and watched Beef in its entirety, one episode after another -- a first for me. It was pretty good, but would not have been as riveting on a nicer day.

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Matthew Mcfayden won for his role in "Succession". I probably should watch that, as well as "Saltburn."

I saw Succession when it was on and liked it a lot, though I was kind of surprised it became as popular as it did. But it's certainly entertaining.

Saltburn, I have heard, is disturbing and gross. Not traits I tend to enjoy in movies.

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The stand-up comedian award went to Ricky Gervais. There wasn't much applause and he wasn't there to accept the award.

His popularity has slipped because he makes a lot of trans jokes. Dave Chappel has lost some fans for the same reason. I think Gervais can be funny, though Chappel is funnier. But I also understand why people get upset when comedians make jokes about a population that is already struggling.

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Nolan won for best director. I guess he deserves it...it's his 6th nomination. Cillian Murphy won for Oppenheimer.

Nolan is a fine director and Oppenheimer is pretty good (though far from my favorite of his -- Memento and The Prestige are among my favorite films of all time; Insomnia and the Batman with Heath are also better). But I thought Barbie should win (albeit in a different category), Ryan Gosling should have won over Robert Downy Jr. and Barbie should have won best screenplay.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2024, 02:43:01 pm

I wish "Barbie" had won more than "Best Blockbuster Film" and "Best Song." I also think Ryan should have received the Best Supporting Actor award. RD, Jr. was very flippant about his win. Do you suppose the Hollywood press are snobs? We'll see how the Oscars and the BAFTA shake out.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 09, 2024, 06:03:28 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 09, 2024, 02:43:01 pm

I wish "Barbie" had won more than "Best Blockbuster Film" and "Best Song." I also think Ryan should have received the Best Supporting Actor award. RD, Jr. was very flippant about his win. Do you suppose the Hollywood press are snobs? We'll see how the Oscars and the BAFTA shake out.

And frankly, its "Best Song" was not really its best song.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2024, 12:35:32 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Monday is a holiday, so I'll have the day off, however, I won't be able to sleep in too much. 

The plumber will be here Monday morning.  I'm having an issue in the kitchen and bathroom, so property management is having someone come to fix them.   In the kitchen, the hot water doesn't completely turn off, unless I really push the tap, so they're fixing that.   In the bathroom, my shower is not getting hot.   The water will get a little warm, and then get cold after a few minutes.  I find this odd, as the water temp in the kitchen sink and bathroom sink isn't affected.  It gets hot and stays hot.

In the summer and fall, it wasn't a big deal, but in the cold of winter, that lukewarm water feels chilly.

Went out to dinner with friends last night, there was about 10 of us, and we went to a local diner.  Some of the people who were there, I hadn't seen since Halloween.  It was great to catch up.

I'm heading out to mom and dad's in a little bit, it's dad's birthday today, he's 85.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 14, 2024, 03:25:43 pm

Wow, happy your dad's birthday!  Is it Pinkie? 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 14, 2024, 03:49:41 pm

Happy birthday, Chuck's dad!


Chuck, have you tried changing your bathroom decor? I'm sure all your problems will be over if you do... ::) ::)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 14, 2024, 05:14:41 pm

I saw your extremely cute photo of your parents on FB. Happy birthday to your dad!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 14, 2024, 09:26:51 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 14, 2024, 03:25:43 pm

Wow, happy your dad's birthday!  Is it Pinkie?

 ???   Is it Pinkie?  I feel like I'm missing something!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 14, 2024, 10:01:35 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 14, 2024, 09:26:51 pm

???   Is it Pinkie?  I feel like I'm missing something!

I was asking if your father's nickname was something like "Pinkie". 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 15, 2024, 10:29:56 am

Quote from: southendmd on January 14, 2024, 10:01:35 pm

I was asking if your father's nickname was something like "Pinkie".

Ah, apparently, when he was a kid, he was on the small side, so his family nicknamed him "Peanie", short for peanut.   Some of my cousins still call him "Uncle Peanie".

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 15, 2024, 11:09:44 am

 :laugh: :laugh: That reminds me of the name of another New Jerseyan, Uncle Pussy, on "The Sopranos."

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on January 15, 2024, 03:49:48 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 14, 2024, 10:01:35 pm

I was asking if your father's nickname was something like "Pinkie".

 ??? ??? Why would it be?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on January 15, 2024, 03:52:09 pm

Quote from: Sason on January 15, 2024, 03:49:48 pm

??? ??? Why would it be?

Because I somehow remembered he had a nickname that sounded like that! I was close. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 15, 2024, 08:45:53 pm

Quote from: southendmd on January 15, 2024, 03:52:09 pm

Because I somehow remembered he had a nickname that sounded like that! I was close.

Well, as "they" say, that only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on January 19, 2024, 02:49:28 pm

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TGIF!

After last week's busy weekend, I'm looking forward to a quiet one at home.

Did my best to stimulate the economy, I was busy on Amazon.  I ordered new clippers for my beard line and what remains of my hair ( :laugh:), some new socks, a 2024 calendar for the wall, a new wireless mouse for my desktop, and some canvas hangers for my wall of Madonna albums.

I have them up now, with only one hanger in the center of each album.  However, this is causing the center to curve up, and I don't like the way it looks.   I've ordered a second hanger for each album, so I can place one on each corner of each album so they hang straight.

I got bored yesterday, and decided to put up my Valentine's Day decorations and lights, so now I have red, pink and white lights up and lit.

We have some snow flurries going on in my area, not really sticking too much, but it's nice to watch it fall.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 19, 2024, 04:32:04 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on January 19, 2024, 02:49:28 pm

Did my best to stimulate the economy

Thank you for your service!  :laugh:

Quote

We have some snow flurries going on in my area, not really sticking too much, but it's nice to watch it fall.

Minneapolis has had 7" of snow so far this winter. Last year we got 90" throughout the whole winter. From the past six years looks like the average is somewhere around 60-70". Either we're going to be way behind or I dread the next couple of months!

Personally I'm not missing snow but it's eerie. In the park outside my window you can see grass coming through much of the snow. Also, it was 52 degrees on Christmas. Very weird. It's cold now, ranging from about -5 to +10, which is pretty normal for mid-January. But next week it's going to be in the mid- to upper-30s -- not normal.

I'm glad the snow and cold are mild this year. Now all we need is longer daylight hours. I wish we could break a record that way!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 19, 2024, 05:10:03 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on January 19, 2024, 04:32:04 pm

I'm glad the snow and cold are mild this year. Now all we need is longer daylight hours. I wish we could break a record that way!

It's coming, slowly but surely. By the end of the month we will have gained roughly a half an hour of daylight over the beginning of the month.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 19, 2024, 08:47:26 pm

Hey, friends. I too have trouble hanging things. My walls are plaster, not drywall, so nails make kind of a mess. I'd like to hang a few more art works, but I'm putting it off. I did manage to hang a couple of posters by hanging S-hooks from the rafters and hooking the posters onto them. I hung my 2024 calendar that way.

I haven't gotten to see my new granddaughter very much. Her father is home on paternity leave and I haven't wanted to disturb their bonding and family unit. There has been much going on to occupy me. Just yesterday, my ditzy renter was opening a window "to get some fresh air" (why? It was 21 degrees F outside) and she used so much force that she broke the glass and window frame! Fortunately, Offline Chuck was available to help me. There was just one day this week that the weather was above freezing, so I had to cram all my outdoors work into it.

I wanted to see a movie and Oppenheimer and Killers of... aren't playing around here any more. So I went to see Poor Things. It was okay and the acting was good but I don't like Mark Ruffalo or Willem Dafoe as actors. And there was a lot of blood and cutting of cadavers. I also thought it must be a Wes Anderson film because it was in that style, but it is not. Not terribly happy that I went to it, I'm sorry to say. I still vote on Barbie as my favorite film of this year.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 20, 2024, 03:18:21 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 19, 2024, 08:47:26 pm

I wanted to see a movie and Oppenheimer and Killers of... aren't playing around here any more. So I went to see Poor Things. It was okay and the acting was good but I don't like Mark Ruffalo or Willem Dafoe as actors. And there was a lot of blood and cutting of cadavers. I also thought it must be a Wes Anderson film because it was in that style, but it is not. Not terribly happy that I went to it, I'm sorry to say. I still vote on Barbie as my favorite film of this year

Me too, and I've seen Oppenheimer. My son(s) and I might watch Killers of (streaming) while he's visiting this weekend. We talked about going to the theater but Poor Things was the only thing that sounded mildly interesting and my son said he'd heard it had too much sex for him to see it with his mom. Frankly, I'm not dying to see it, have heard no good word of mouth, and your review supports that opinion.

ETA fixing typos.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on January 20, 2024, 04:57:53 pm

I'd like to read Killers Of. David Grann writes interesting things.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on January 24, 2024, 01:47:43 pm

The Oscar nominations are out, and once again they've royally messed up. I'm so shocked about the snub of Greta Gerwig as director of "Barbie." How can a film be nominated for Best Picture but it's director gets nothing (although she was nominated for writing the screenplay)? And Margot Robbie made it look so easy to play a doll without a hint of saccharine. Although America Ferrera was nominated for her supporting role.

I think it's the curse of the comedy...or the presence of Will Ferrell that doomed it.  :laugh: No, you have to chalk it up to old-fashioned sexism.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on January 24, 2024, 04:57:47 pm

Greta Gerwig's absence was particularly disappointing. She and Noah Baumbach were nominated for their extremely original screenplay (even though they called it "adapted"), but her extremely original director's decisions are what made the screenplay work.

There's absolutely a sexist element to it. But I think there's something else going on, too. People who haven't seen the movie or who don't read much about movies -- including women! -- seem to think it's a shallow, silly kid's movie about an animate toy. I knew otherwise long before it came out because I was familiar with Greta Gerwig's and Noah Baumbach's edgy and often feminist work. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling also tend to select interesting projects. And since the toy represents a glamorous woman, it would be even more boring (these people assume) than the ones in Toy Story. I saw someone else (who hadn't seen it) say the movie just took its orders from Mattel, which is absolutely not true.

Before it came out but was just starting to get publicity a friend scoffed and said of course she wouldn't see it -- the way an adult might scoff at the prospect of seeing Rugrats. She's not one to follow entertainment news. But I already knew enough to tell her I thought she was underestimating it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2024, 01:01:05 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Happy weekend to you all!

Wanted to share something with you all that I've used on UBF when I want to hide a spoiler.  Some forums have a function where you can place brackets around text, and it will make them invisible, or blur them so you can't read them.  After that, you click on the blurred text to read, or click and drag the mouse to see the hidden text.

On UBF, one of our members pasted a huge color chart so that you can change the color of the text, well beyond the limited options the forums offer.  Each color was assigned a 6 digit code and hashtag, and  you just type it in place of the color from the dropdown when using the code.  Example below.

[color =orange][/color]

[color =#F88017][/color]

By doing this, you can find a color that will exactly match, or nearly match the light or dark background of the forum, making your text appear invisible, and then it can only be seen by clicking and dragging the mouse.   This can come in handy when discussing spoilers to TV shows, movies, or other itmes.   I actually just used it on a spoiler in the Wordle thread.

The one nuance to this is that if someone quotes your post with the spoiler, it will be revealed because the background will be a different color.

Here is a spoiler below, click and drag your mouse.


The code that you would use for this color background is #F0F1F0

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2024, 01:09:10 pm

Click and drag the mouse below.


for this color, you would use #E8E9E8

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2024, 01:15:20 pm

and finally, just for fun, here is a list of all the colors available.

I'm going to put it on back to back posts!  Just find the empty spots where no text appears, and you'll know what code is best used on that background.


Try one of these...
 

Color Code Chart
Alice Blue - #EFF7FF	Antique White - #F9E8D2	Antique White 1 - #FEEDD6
Antique White 2 - #EBDBC5	Antique White 3 - #C8B9A6	Antique White 4 - #817468
Aquamarine - #43B7BA	Aquamarine 1 - #87fdce	Aquamarine 2 - #7DEABE
Aquamarine 3 - #68C69F	Aquamarine 4 - #417C64	Azure - #EFFFFF
Azure 2 - #DEECEC	Azure 3 - #BCC7C7	Azure 4 - #7A7D7D
Beige - #F5F3D7	Bisque - #FDE0BC	Bisque 2 - #EAD0AE
Bisque 3 - #C7CF92	Bisque 4 - #816E59	Black - #000000
Bleached Almond - #FEE8c6	Blue - #0000FF	Blue 1 - #1535FF
Blue 2 - #1531EC	Blue 3 - #1528C7	Blue 4 - #151B7E
BlueViolet - #7931DF	Brown - #980517	Brown 1 - #F63526
Brown 2 - #E42D17	Brown 3 - #C22217	Burlywood 1 - #FCCE8E
Burlywood 2 - # EABE83	Burlywood 3 - #C6A06D	Burlywood 4 - #806341
Cadet Blue - #578593	Cadet Blue 1 - #99f3ff	Cadet Blue 2 - #8EE2EC
Cadet Blue 3 - #77BFC7	Cadet Blue 4 - #4C787E	Chartreuse - #8AFB17
Chartreuse 2 - #7FE817	Chartreuse 3 - #6CC417	Chartreuse 4 - #437C17
Chocolate - #c85a17	Coral - #F76541	Coral 2 - #E55B3C
Coral 3 - #C34A2C	Coral 4 - #7E2817	Cornflower Blue - #151B8D
Cornsilk - #FFF7D7	Cornsilk 2 - #ECE5C6	Cornsilk 3 - #C8C2A7
Cornsilk 4 - #817A68	Cyan - #00FFFF	Cyan 1 - #57FEFF
Cyan 2 - #50EBEC	Cyan 3 - #46C7C7	Cyan 4 - #307D7E
DarkGoldenrod - #AF7817	DarkGoldenrod 1 - #FBB117	DarkGoldenrod 2 - #E8A317
DarkGoldenrod 3 - #C58971	DarkGoldenrod 4 - #7f5217	Dark Green - #254117
Dark Khaki - #B7AD59	DarkOliveGreen - #4A4117	DarkOliveGreen1 - #CCFB5D
DarkOliveGreen2 - BCE954	DarkOliveGreen3 - A0C544	DarkOliveGreen4 - #667C26
DarkOrange - #F88017	DarkOrange1 - #F87217	DarkOrange2 - #E56717
DarkOrange3 - #C35617	DarkOrange4 - #7E3117	DarkOrchid - #7D1B7E
DarkOrchid1 - #B041FF	DarkOrchid2 - #A23BEC	DarkOrchid3 - #8B31C7
DarkOrchid4 - #571B7E	DarkSalmon - #E18B6D	DarkSeaGreen - #8BB381
DarkSeaGreen1 - #C2FDB8	DarkSeaGreen2 - #B5EAAA	DarkSeaGreen3 - #99c68e
DarkSeaGreen4 - #617C58	DarkSlateBlue - #2B3856	DarkSlateGray - #25383C
DarkSlateGray 1 - #9AFEFF	DarkSlateGray2 - #8EEBEC	DarkSlateGray3 - #78C7C7
DarkSlateGray4 - #4C7D7E	DarkTurquoise - #3B9C9C	DarkViolet - #842dce
Deep Pink - #F52887	Deep Pink2 - #E4287C	Deep Pink3 - #C12267
Deep Pink4 - #7DO53F	DeepSkyBlue - #3BB9FF	DeepSkyBlue2 - #38ACEC
DeepSkyBlue3 - #3090c7	DeepSkyBlue4 - #25587E	DimGray - #463e41
DodgerBlue - #1589FF	DodgerBlue2 - #157DEC	DodgerBlue3 - #1569c7
DodgerBlue4 - #153E7E	Firebrick - #800517	Firebrick1 - #762817
Firebrick2 - #E42217	Firebrick3 - #C11B17	FloralWhite - #FFF9EE
ForestGreen - #4E9258	Gainsboro - #D8D9D7	GhostWhite - #F7F7FF
Gold - #D4A017	Gold1 - #FDD017	Gold2 - EAC117
Gold3 - #C7A317	Gold4 - #806517	Goldenrod - #EDDA74
Goldenrod1 - #FBB917	Goldenrod2 - #E9AB17	Goldenrod3 - #C68E17
Goldenrod4 - #805817	Gray - #73673E	Gray0 - #150517
White - FFFFFF	Gray18 - #250517	Gray21 - #2b1b17
Gray23 - #302217	Gray24 - #302226	Gray25 - #342826
Gray26 - #34282C	Gray27 - #382D2C	Gray28 - #3B3131
Gray29 - #3E3535	Gray30 - #413839	Gray31 - #41383C
Gray32 - #463E3f	Gray34 - #4a4344	Gray35 - #4C4646
Gray36 - #4E4848	Gray37 - #504A4B	Gray38 - #544E4F
Gray39 - #565051	Gray40 - #595454	Gray41 - #5C5858
Gray42 - #5F5A59	Gray43 - #625D5D	Gray44 - #646060
Gray45 - #666362	Gray46 - #696565	Gray47 - #6D6968
Gray48 - #6E6A6B	Gray49 - #726E6D	Gray50 - #747170
Gray51 - #787473	Gray52 - #7A7777	Gray53 - #7c7979
Gray54 - #807D7C	Gray55 - #82807E	Gray56 - #858381
Gray57 - #878583	Gray58 - #8B8987	Gray59 - #8D8B89
Gray60 - #8F8E8D	Gray61 - #939190	Gray62 - #959492
Gray63 - #999795	Gray64 - 9A9998	Gray65 - #9E9C9B
Gray66 - #A09F9d	Gray67 - #A3A2A0	Gray68 - #A5A4A3
Gray69 - #A9A8A6	Gray71 - #AEADAC	Gray72 - #B1B1AF
Gray73 - #B3B3B1	Gray74 - #B7B6B4	Gray75 - #B9B8B6
Gray76 - #BCBBBA	Gray77 - #BEBEBC	Gray78 - #C1C1BF
Gray79 - #C3C4C2	Gray80 - #C7C7C5	Gray81 - #CACAC9
Gray82 - #CCCCCB	Gray83 - #D0CFCF	Gray84 - #D2D2D1
Gray85 - #D5D5D4	Gray86 - #D7D7D7	Gray87 - #DBDBD9
Gray88 - #DDDDDC	Gray89 - #E0E0E0	Gray90 - #E2E3E1
Gray91 - #E5E6E4	Gray92 - #E8E9E8	Gray93 - #EBEBEA
Gray94 - #EEEEEE	Gray95 - #F0F1F0	Gray96 - #F4F4F3
Gray97 - #F6F6F5	Gray98 - #F9F9FA	Gray99 - #FBFBFB
Green - #00FF00	Green1 - #5FFB17	Green2 - #59E818
Green3 - #4CC417	Green4 - #347C17	GreenYellow - #B1FB17
HoneyDew - #F0FEEE	HoneyDew2 - #DEEBDC	HoneyDew3 - #BCC7B9
HoneyDew4 - #7A7D74	HotPink - #F660AB	Hotpink1 - #F665AB
Hotpink2 - #E45E9D	Hotpink3 - #C25283	Hotpink4 - #7D2252
IndianRed - #5E2217	IndianRed1 - #F75D59	IndianRed2 - #E55451
Indianred3 - #C24641	IndianRed4 - #7E2217	Ivory - #FFFFEE
Ivory2 - #ECECDC	Ivory3 - #C9C7B9	Ivory4 - #817D74
Khaki - #ADA96E	Khaki1 - #FFF380	Khaki2 - #EDE275
Khaki3 - #C9BE62	Khaki4 - #827839	Lavender - #E3E4FA
LavenderBlush - #FDEEF4	LavenderBlush2 - #EBDDE2	LavenderBlush3 - #C8BBBE
LavenderBlush4 - #817679	LawnGreen - #87F717	LemonChiffon - #FFF8C6
LemonChiffon2 - #ECE5B6	LemonChiffon3 - #C9C299	LemonChiffon4 - #827b60
LightBlue - #ADDFFF	LightBlue1 - #BDEDFF	LightBlue2 - #AFDCEC
LightBlue3 - #95B9C7	LightBlue4 - #5E767E	LightCoral - #E77471
LightCyan - #E0FFFF	LightCyan2 - #CFECEC	LightCyan3 - #AFC7C7
LightCyan4 - #717D7D	LightGoldenRod - #ECD872	LightGoldenRod1 - #FFE87C
LightGoldenRod2 - #ECD672	LightGoldenRod3 - #C8B560	LightGoldenRod4 - #817339
LightGoldenRodYellow - #FAF8CC	LightPink - #FAAFBA	LightPink1 - #F9A7B0
LightPink2 - #E799A3	LightPink3 - #C48189	LightPink4 - #7F4E52
LightSalmon - #F9966B	LightSalmon2 - #E78A61	LightSalmon3 - #C47451
LightSalmon4 - #7F462C	LightSeaGreen - #3EA99F	LightSkyBlue - #82CAFA
LightSkyBlue2 - #A0CFEC	LightSkyBlue3 - #87AFC7	LightSkyBlue4 - #566D7E
LightSlateBlue - #736AFF	LightSlateGray - #6D7B8D	LightSteelBlue - #726FCE
LightSteelBlue1 - #C6DEFF	LightSteelBlue2 - #B7CEEC	LightSteelBlue3 - #9AADC7
LightSteelBlue4 - #646D7E	LightYellow - #FFFEDC	LightYellow2 - #EDEBCB
LightYellow3 - #C9C7AA	LightYellow4 - #827D6B	LimeGreen - #41A317
Linen - #F9EEE2	Magenta - #FF00FF	Magenta1 - #F43EFF
Magenta2 - #E238EC	Magenta3 - #C031C7	Maroon - #810541
Maroon1 - #F535AA	Maroon2 - #E3319D	Maroon3 - #C12283
Maroon4 - #7D0552	MediumAquamarine - #348781	MediumBlue - #152DC6
MediumForestGreen	MediumGoldenRod - #CCB854	MediumOrchid - #B048B5
MediumOrchid1 - #D462FF	MediumOrchid2 - #C45AEC	MediumOrchid3 - #A74AC7
MediumOrchid4 - #6A287E	MediumPurple - #8467D7	MediumPurple1 - #9E7BFF
MediumPurple2 - #9172EC	MediumPurple3 -#7A5DC7	MediumPurple4 - #4E387E
MediumSeaGreen - #306754	MediumSlateBlue - #5E5A80	MediumSpringGreen - #348017
MediumTurquoise - #48CCCD	MediumVioletRed - #CA226B	MidnightBlue - #151B54
MintCream - #F5FFF9	MistyRose - #FDE1DD	MistyRose2 - #EAD0CC
MistyRose3 - #C6AFAC	MistyRose4 - #806F6C	Moccasin - #FDE0AC
NavajoWhite - #FDDAA3	NavajoWhite2 - #EAC995	NavajoWhite3 - #C7AA7D
NavajoWhite4 - #806A4B	Navy - #150567	OldLace - #FCF3E2
OliveDrab - #658017	OliveDrab1 - #C3FB17	OliveDrab2 - B5E917
OliveDrab3 - #99C517	oliveDrab4 - #617C17	Orange - #F87A17
Orange1 - #FA9B17	Orange2 - #E78E17	Orange3 - C57717
Orange4 - #7F4817	OrangeRed - #F63817	OrangeRed2 - #E43117
OrangeRed3 - #C22817	OrangeRed4 - #7E0517	Orchid - #E57DED
Orchid1 - #F67DFA	Orchid2 - E473E7	Orchid3 - #C160C3
Orchid4 - #79387C	PaleGoldenRod - EDE49E	PaleGreen - #79D867
PaleGreen1 - #A0FC8D	PaleGreen2 - 94E981	PaleGreen3 - #7DC56C
PaleGreen4 - #4E7C41	PaleTurquoise - #AEEBEC	PaleTurquoise - #BCFEFF
PaleTurquoise2 - #ADEBEC	PaleTurquoise3 - #92C7C7	PaleTurquoise4 - #5E7D7E
PaleVioletRed - #D16587	PaleVioletRed1 - #F778A1	PaleVioletRed2 - #E56E94
PaleVioletRed3 - #C25A7C	PaleVioletRed4 - #7E354D	PapayaWhip - #FEECCF
PeachPuff - #FCD5B0	PeachPuff2 - #EAC5A3	PeachPuff3 - #C6A688
PeachPuff4 - #806752	Peru - #C57726	Pink - #FAAFBE
Pink2 - #E7A1B0	Pink3 - #C48793	Pink4 -#7F525D
Plum - #B93B8F	Plum1 - #F9B7FF	Plum2 - #E6A9EC
Plum3 - #C38EC7	Plum4 - #7E587E	PowderBlue - #ADDCE3
Purple - #8E35EF	Purple1 - #893BFF	Purple2 - 7F38EC
Purple3 - #6C2DC7	Purple4 - #461B7E	Red - #FF0000
Red1 - #F62217	Red2 - #E41B17	RosyBrown - #B38481
RosyBrown1 - #FBBBB9	RosyBrown2 - #E8ADAA	RosyBrown3 - #C5908E
RosyBrown4 - #7F5Af8	RoyalBlue - #2B60DE	RoyalBlue1 - #306EFF
RoyalBlue2 - #2B65EC	RoyalBlue3 - #2554C7	RoyalBlue4 - #15317E
Salmon1 - #F88158	Salmon2 - #E67451	Salmon3 - #C36241
Salmon4 - #7E3817	SandyBrown - #EE9A4D	SeaGreen - #4E8975
SeaGreen1 - #6AFB92	SeaGreen2 - #64E986	SeaGreen3 - #54C571
SeaGreen4 - #387C44	Seashell - #FEF3EB	Seashell2 - #EBE2D9
Seashell3 - #C8BFB6	Seashell4 - #817873	Sienna - #8A4117
Sienna1 - #F87431	Sienna2 - #E66C2C	Sienna3 - #C35817
Sienna4 - #7e3517	SkyBlue - #6698FF	SkyBlue1 - #82CAFF
SkyBlue2 - #79BAEC	SkyBlue3 - #659EC7	SkyBlue4 - #41627E
SlateBlue - #737CA1	SlateBlue1 - #7369FF	SlateBlue2 - #6960EC
SlateBlue3 - #574EC7	SlateBlue4 - #342D7E	SlateGray - #657383
SlateGray1 - #C2DFFF	SlateGray2 - #B4CFEC	SlateGray3 - #98AFC7
SlateGray4 - #616D7E	Snow - #FFF9FA	Snow2 - #ECE7E6
snow3 - #C8C4C2	Snow4 - #817C7B	SpringGreen - #4AA02C
SpringGreen1 - #5EFB6E	SpringGreen2 - #57E964	SpringGreen3 - #4CC552
SpringGreen4 - #347C2C	SteelBlue - #4863A0	SteelBlue1 - 5CB3FF
SteelBlue2 - #56A5EC	SteelBlue3 - #488ac7	SteelBlue4 - #2B547E
Tan - #D8AF79	Tan1 - #FA9B3C	Tan2 - #E78E35
Thistle - #D2B9D3	Thistle1 - #FCDFFF	Thistle2 - #E8CFEC
Thistle3 - #C6AEC7	Thistle4 - #806D7E	Tomato - #F75431
Tomato2 -#E54C2C	Tomato3 - #C23E17	Turquoise - #43C6DB
Turquoise1 - #52F3FF	Turquoise 2 - #4EE2EC	Turquoise3 - 43BFC7
Turquoise4 - #30787e	Violet - #8D38C9	VioletRed - #E9358A
VioletRed1 - #F6358A	VioletRed2 - #E4317F	VioletRed3 - #C12859
VioletRed4 - #7D0541	Wheat - #F3DAA9	Wheat1 - #FEE4B1
Wheat2 - #EBD3A3	Wheat3 - #C8B189	Wheat4 - #816F54
Yellow - #FFFF00	Yellow1 - #FFFC17	YellowGreen - #52D017

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2024, 01:15:29 pm

I'm going to put it on back to back posts!  Just find the empty spots where no text appears, and you'll know what code is best used on that background.


Try one of these...
 

Color Code Chart
Alice Blue - #EFF7FF	Antique White - #F9E8D2	Antique White 1 - #FEEDD6
Antique White 2 - #EBDBC5	Antique White 3 - #C8B9A6	Antique White 4 - #817468
Aquamarine - #43B7BA	Aquamarine 1 - #87fdce	Aquamarine 2 - #7DEABE
Aquamarine 3 - #68C69F	Aquamarine 4 - #417C64	Azure - #EFFFFF
Azure 2 - #DEECEC	Azure 3 - #BCC7C7	Azure 4 - #7A7D7D
Beige - #F5F3D7	Bisque - #FDE0BC	Bisque 2 - #EAD0AE
Bisque 3 - #C7CF92	Bisque 4 - #816E59	Black - #000000
Bleached Almond - #FEE8c6	Blue - #0000FF	Blue 1 - #1535FF
Blue 2 - #1531EC	Blue 3 - #1528C7	Blue 4 - #151B7E
BlueViolet - #7931DF	Brown - #980517	Brown 1 - #F63526
Brown 2 - #E42D17	Brown 3 - #C22217	Burlywood 1 - #FCCE8E
Burlywood 2 - # EABE83	Burlywood 3 - #C6A06D	Burlywood 4 - #806341
Cadet Blue - #578593	Cadet Blue 1 - #99f3ff	Cadet Blue 2 - #8EE2EC
Cadet Blue 3 - #77BFC7	Cadet Blue 4 - #4C787E	Chartreuse - #8AFB17
Chartreuse 2 - #7FE817	Chartreuse 3 - #6CC417	Chartreuse 4 - #437C17
Chocolate - #c85a17	Coral - #F76541	Coral 2 - #E55B3C
Coral 3 - #C34A2C	Coral 4 - #7E2817	Cornflower Blue - #151B8D
Cornsilk - #FFF7D7	Cornsilk 2 - #ECE5C6	Cornsilk 3 - #C8C2A7
Cornsilk 4 - #817A68	Cyan - #00FFFF	Cyan 1 - #57FEFF
Cyan 2 - #50EBEC	Cyan 3 - #46C7C7	Cyan 4 - #307D7E
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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2024, 01:22:12 pm

Thanks, Chuck...this is great! I will find a use for it this week.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 04, 2024, 01:30:39 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 04, 2024, 01:22:12 pm

Thanks, Chuck...this is great! I will find a use for it this week.

Wow, long list! I don't suppose it works on Facebook ...

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 04, 2024, 06:48:49 pm

Whotta lotta colours!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 04, 2024, 10:08:07 pm

Quote from: serious crayons on February 04, 2024, 01:30:39 pm

Wow, long list! I don't suppose it works on Facebook ...

No, it doesn't.   Strictly forums, I believe.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 07, 2024, 09:36:12 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

I hope everyone is doing well!

I had a three day weekend this week, I had a doctor's appointment for a routine check-up, but the only available appointment was noon, so rather than go to work, and leave, and go back, I just took the day off.

This coming Monday I'm off as well.  I got an invite to a Super Bowl party, so I figured I'd take the day after off.

Next Monday is President's Day, so I'll have off for that too.  ;D

Spent this evening straightening up the apartment.  Starting last Friday I got lazy, and was just dropping stuff where ever I felt, and the place was looking more and more disorganized.  I finally couldn't take it any more tonight, so I finally took care of it.

Had my review with my supervisor, I'm getting a pay increase and a bonus!  ;D  Always welcome!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on February 08, 2024, 04:48:21 pm

Congrats Chuck!

I'm sure it's well deserved.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 08, 2024, 05:03:24 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 07, 2024, 09:36:12 pm

Had my review with my supervisor, I'm getting a pay increase and a bonus!  ;D  Always welcome!

Congratulations, Chuck! A pay increase, a bonus, and don't you also have office cookies sometimes? The perfect job!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on February 08, 2024, 06:03:43 pm

A raise AND a bonus!  Jackpot! Congrats, Chuckie. 

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 26, 2024, 08:14:50 pm

Missing your updates, friend. Do you have to work extra hard now that you have a raise, a bonus, and two consecutive Mondays off?  ;)

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2024, 02:44:49 pm

:laugh:

Just easily distracted, so I haven't been here.

I'll be back for an update in a bit.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 27, 2024, 03:42:30 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing?

It's been pretty quiet on this end.   Pretty run-of-the-mill.

Sunday spent time with the family,  we celebrated my brothers' birthdays and my parents' wedding anniversary.   This coming Friday I'll be meeting friends for dinner for another birthday.

I'm debating taking a week's vacation in May.  The car will be due for inspection, and it will need 4 new tires, so that would be a good time to take time off.


what have you all been up to?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 29, 2024, 11:01:54 am

Hi, Chuck and all,
I always remember how so many of us came together on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the special movie of ours. And every May I look back on it with fondness. I doubt if that could happen in today's world but I suppose people still love their fandoms and support them with passion.

Maybe you could help me with some advice. With my rapidly growing family, I have a birthday to celebrate, sometimes two or three, every month! How can I make each one special but not get burnt out? I would like to supply a birthday cake for each one so I need an easy recipe, and especially for the icing. I dislike that icing  that comes in a bin. It's too thick and tastes vile.

This is a big day for me...the deadline day for the grant application I'm working on. I'm still waiting for reviewer's comments to come in!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on February 29, 2024, 04:57:21 pm

Hiya Lee!!

Good luck with the application!


Regarding  the icing, is there a specific type you are looking for?   I make some cream cheese frosting during the holidays, for my pumpkin spice cookies.  My mom loves cream cheese frosting, and it's not very thick.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on February 29, 2024, 05:05:48 pm

Good luck on that grant, Lee!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on February 29, 2024, 05:07:10 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on February 29, 2024, 04:57:21 pm

Regarding  the icing, is there a specific type you are looking for?   I make some cream cheese frosting during the holidays, for my pumpkin spice cookies.  My mom loves cream cheese frosting, and it's not very thick.

Cream cheese frosting is good!  :D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on February 29, 2024, 08:39:06 pm

Sounds good...bring on the recipe!!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 01, 2024, 04:04:18 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 29, 2024, 08:39:06 pm

Sounds good...bring on the recipe!!

Here you go, Lee.  This is what I make.

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/favorite-cream-cheese-frosting/


The amount of powdered sugar seems to be up to your taste.  I've seen similar recipes, and they call for 4 cups of sugar.  My parents aren't fond of overly sweet frostings, so I use this one, which calls for 3.  So I would suggest after you mix it, taste it, and if it's not sweet enough for you, add a little more sugar until it's to your liking.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 01, 2024, 04:46:16 pm

Thanks so much! I see that it calls for a brick of cream cheese rather than the spreadable kind. My I ask whether you have to use a stand mixer or whether it can be made with a fairly powerful hand mixer?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on March 01, 2024, 06:35:55 pm

Congratulations on 1,800 pages, Chuck!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2024, 01:02:44 am

Quote from: serious crayons on March 01, 2024, 06:35:55 pm

Congratulations on 1,800 pages, Chuck!

I didn't even notice that!  Thanks!

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 01, 2024, 04:46:16 pm

Thanks so much! I see that it calls for a brick of cream cheese rather than the spreadable kind. My I ask whether you have to use a stand mixer or whether it can be made with a fairly powerful hand mixer?

I use a hand mixer.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 02, 2024, 11:48:45 am

Great! Then I'll make it today!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 02, 2024, 12:46:46 pm

Cool!  I hope you come back and tell us how it was!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 09, 2024, 02:22:19 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing?

It's been pretty quiet on this end.  Work continues to chug along, no new news there.

Went out to dinner with friends last week to a local diner.

I scheduled a week's vacation in May.  Nothing major planned, but I need to get the car inspected, and get four new tires put on it, so that will be the main thing to do.

I still need to get my taxes done.  I'll go over all my paperwork to make sure I have it all, and then I can get that taken care of.

Spring ahead today.  I hate this.  I always feel out of sorts for the next few days.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2024, 03:37:04 pm

Are you decorated for St. Patrick's Day?

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: southendmd on March 09, 2024, 08:51:46 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2024, 03:37:04 pm

Are you decorated for St. Patrick's Day?

What to you think?  LOL

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 10, 2024, 11:21:33 am

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 09, 2024, 03:37:04 pm

Are you decorated for St. Patrick's Day?

Quote from: southendmd on March 09, 2024, 08:51:46 pm

What to you think?  LOL

 :laugh: :laugh:


Yes, I am!  And this year, with Easter being so early, those lights will have to come down the day after St. Patrick's Day, and Easter go up the same day

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 10, 2024, 04:42:50 pm

Quote from: CellarDweller on March 09, 2024, 02:22:19 pm

Spring ahead today.  I hate this.  I always feel out of sorts for the next few days.

I hope you'll feel less out of sorts than usual. Because it's the New Moon today, which is a great time for renewing, taking a fresh outlook, and starting new projects, making new plans.

I did laundry yesterday and put the damp comforter on my bed, so I slept peacefully, able to breathe through the night (and my cat did too. Usually she wakes me at least once with her snoring/snorting). I decided the night before what to wear to church and made extra decaf so I could just reheat it this morning. But still, I forgot to go to the store so I had to have cereal this morning instead of eggs and toast. Thanks to my birthday cake baking, I'm going through lots of eggs. I stopped on the way home from church and bought 18 eggs plus over a hundred $$$ of other food, including stuff I never buy. Well, hardly ever.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2024, 08:47:00 pm

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 10, 2024, 04:42:50 pm

I hope you'll feel less out of sorts than usual. Because it's the New Moon today, which is a great time for renewing, taking a fresh outlook, and starting new projects, making new plans.

And I understand that's why Ramadan starts today.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 11, 2024, 01:43:50 pm

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on March 10, 2024, 08:47:00 pm

And I understand that's why Ramadan starts today.

You're correct on that.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 16, 2024, 04:58:47 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/CellarDweller115/smilies%20for%20forum/magicangel.gif)

How is everyone doing?

This weekend is a bit of a busy one.

Last night I was out to dinner with family, a cousin was in town from Florida, so we took him to a local diner, we stayed there for about 2 1/2 hours just catching up.  It was a good time.

Tonight I'm invited to a St. Patrick's Eve dinner at my friends' house.  I was asked to bring dessert, so I got two dozen cupcakes.   I posted images and flavors in the "Cookies, Pies, Cakes, and other sweets" thread.  You can see them here.

https://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,6108.msg728103.html#msg728103


Tomorrow will be a day of doing nothing.  ;D

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Sason on March 16, 2024, 05:16:26 pm

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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 16, 2024, 06:18:31 pm

I hope you're planning to do your word games as usual?!?!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2024, 10:43:54 am

Quote from: Front-Ranger on March 16, 2024, 06:18:31 pm

I hope you're planning to do your word games as usual?!?!

of course I will!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 17, 2024, 10:44:42 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on March 17, 2024, 11:57:57 am

I should have drunk Jameson's last night, but since the Usual Watering Hole actually had my Glenlivet, I figured I'd better drink it while they had it so they would keep having it.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on March 31, 2024, 09:30:15 am

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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I hope everyone is doing well!

I'll be going over to my family's place later today for lunch, and then a quiet evening at home.

Work has been busy the past few days, I guess in anticipation of Easter, because Friday was pretty slow.

Speaking of work, my office is doing a fundraiser / donation drive to support a local homeless organization.  We've been accepting donations of food, new clothes, shoes, toiletries, and other items, for the month of March.   Next week we'll be doing the drop off.

A lot of bills came to me recently, so it's a good thing I held on to my bonus.   :laugh:   Car insurance, life insurance, renter's insurance, renew the car registration, on top of the usual monthly bills.

Other than that, things are pretty much the same over here!   I hope you can say the same!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on March 31, 2024, 04:31:39 pm

I have lots of bright colored flowers this year! Good thing since I didn't have the chance to dye Easter eggs. We had a pop-up brunch at my daughter's house, eating lots of goodies, and then we threw the patio furniture cushions on the lawn and just sat in a big circle and visited. It was great! Now I'm back home and trying to coax my cat into eating. I stopped at the store on the way home. Everyone was bustling about just as if it were another day! It was so hard to find some fishy food for her that wasn't mixed with other things that cats don't eat, like cheese and vegetables. She won't touch that "giblets and gravy," "Captain's choice," or "mixed grill" either. She is a smart cat!

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: CellarDweller on April 08, 2024, 02:43:04 pm

Hiya BetterMost friends!!!!


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How is everyone doing??



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This is what I experienced on Friday with the "great NJ quake" hit on Friday.  LOL   I was in the basement working, and the door next to me, which leads to the backyard, started to shake.  I thought that large truck carrying heavy machinery drove up the street.  Nothing fell over or anything.  It wasn't until my phone started to blow up with texts that I realized it was an earthquake.

I did feel the one we had later in the day.  I was back at my apartment then, and the monitor on my computer desk started to shake, and I immediately thought,  "earthquake or aftershock".

and now today we have this...


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I left the office earlier than usual, to get home.  No real intentions to watch the eclipse, however, I wasn't sure if there weould be a rush of traffic with people trying to get to places to view it, so I wanted to get home earlier than usual.

of course, I also wanted to be home in case the eclipse summoned the zombies.


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Obviously, that's a joke, however, I've heard so much stuff about this eclipse, involving "the end times", "the rapture", and other general craziness.

I've also heard that the earthquake on Friday, and today's eclipse are linked, because the eclipse is happening on 4/8, and the earthquake on Friday was 4.8 on the scale.

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Some people have too much free time.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 08, 2024, 04:54:08 pm

Mother Nature must have heard all your talk about "things are just the same" and days of "doing nothing" and decided to shake things up for  you a bit! Let's hope the excitement dies down a notch.

Instead of an earthquake, here we had high winds. It was odd how the wind decided to blow one chair cushion halfway across the yard while the others remained where they belong, and tipped one pot over while the others stayed where they were. On a greater scale, my trees only lost some minor twigs and branches while down the street a tree blew over onto a neighbor's roof! Mother Nature is such an enigma!

A friend called me from upper Vermont to check on how the eclipse was going and I had thought it would start an hour later. But I looked out the window and saw that unusual silvery duskiness in the air. Yup, the eclipse was happening. I called up my daughter and she had forgotten all about it. So I ran over there with my eclipse glasses. For crying out loud...children cooped up doing their schoolwork while science was happening on a grand scale right outside! I'm so glad I made them watch it...they were very impressed.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: serious crayons on April 08, 2024, 05:20:14 pm

Maybe the wind (Jack) was trying to push the teapot closer to the kettle.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Jeff Wrangler on April 09, 2024, 01:16:21 pm

I tried to make a "viewer" out of a cereal box; a friend sent me the directions. It might have worked, but my aim at the sun was very poor. A never down the street came by with an extra pair of eclipse glasses, and he saved my eclipse experience. I read or heard somewhere that in our location we would have a 91% coverage, but it looked to me like more than 91% of the sun was covered. Even without full coverage, the light turned gray and there was distinctly a brief cool breeze.

Title: Re: Cellar Scribblings
Post by: Front-Ranger on April 12, 2024, 03:06:17 pm

The part I like best about eclipses is looking around at people, nature, animals, the changes in the quality of light. There's a change in the temperature; it's usually about 10 degrees cooler. And even though a gentle breeze might come up, there's always a bit of hush in the air like all of life pauses with the dimming of the sun, out of respect and awe.