Since it is New Year's Eve, I thought I'd start off with a ghost story. A true one!! Well, they said it was true.
Jess, close your eyes!
I went to Washington D.C. on a four day trip with my 8th grade history class back in 1976 during spring vacation. Lot's of people don't know it but Washington D.C. is one of the most haunted cities in the world. Nearly every building is haunted, including the U.S. Capitol.
While we were touring the Capitol, one of the stops on the tour was Statuary Hall. Our tour guide told us a SCARY story about the statues in that huge room. According to legend, every New Year's Eve at the stroke of midnight, the statues will come down OFF their pedestals and dance a ghostly waltz. Many people claim to have seen it happen.
Isn't that scary?!! It scared me when I heard it and it still scares me now! I wonder if the statues will dance tonight? Many people say they will. It happens every year. That's what they tell us anyhow....
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Thanks David. :D
Hey, Jack, did you find your furniture, or did you decide to shop some more before buying anything?
Where's Jack at?!! He was supposed to be my date tonight! I hope I haven't been stood up.
Where's Jack at?!! He was supposed to be my date tonight! I hope I haven't been stood up.
Well, I'm here too. I'm throwing a party at my house though, so I will have to get up and entertain too. Fortunately my roommate is here helping and one of my friends is helping me too. :)
Does that mean we don't get to dance :(
Did you read my scary story Jack?
Isn't that scary? I was only 13 when I heard it and it gave me a creepy feeling to walk past those statues! :P
We'll get to dance a lot!! :D
I'd love to be there at midnight. :D
I saw The Exorcist when I was 13. :P
Well, I'm here too. I'm throwing a party at my house though, so I will have to get up and entertain too. Fortunately my roommate is here helping and one of my friends is helping me too. :)
*Jess waves and blows kisses at Jan and Cory*
*Jess waves and blows kisses at Jan and Cory*
Is Jan and Cory David's roommate and friend
Jan is a friend. He's going to college here in Indy. Cory is my roommate. ;)
Is Jan and Cory David's roommate and friend
Tell them I said hello and Happy New Year which is now only 20 minutes away
Tell them I said hello and Happy New Year which is now only 20 minutes away
so David will have TWO kisses at midnight!
I won't get any, Don already got his kiss for tonight... ;D ;)
(I couldnt help it...the boys have a bonfire going and we were down there for a little while...there is just something about a man in a cowboy hat standing in the firelight...*whew*; I had to bring his behind home and explain how cute he is)
ooops! small crisis. brb...
Lucky, lucky Jess ;) And how many kisses do I get ???
me and David will kiss you!!
Did someone spill something :o
Lucky, lucky Jess ;) And how many kisses do I get ???
Okay. I'm back. No, nothing was spilled. Cody got excited and piddled on the floor. He was playing tug of war with somebody and he peed a little. At least it was on the hardwood floor and not on the carpeting! lol
I forgot Cody!! that is THREE kisses David gets at midnight!! less than ten minutes!
Lynyrd Skynyrd is on CNN right now singing Sweet Home Alabama. We are watching Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin. ANd the ball will be dropping in a minute!
Oh, I'LL get three kisses! I see what you are saying Jess. I read your message wrong.
And don't forget my Code
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
well heck! while you are kissing, get some for me and Jack too!
Yes, it is pronounced Cody just like your dog
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!
Happy New Year Jack!
Happy New Year Gary... oh you'll have to wait a little longer.
Happy New Year Jess... oh you'll have to wait a little longer too! ;)
Brb....
Did that mean only David and I kissed that time and we have to wait to kiss Jess
Give him a kiss for me too!!
being a cat, he might look a little put out... ;) :laugh:
but inside he will like it!
He's such a cute cat!! I've seen his picture before.
He liked it Jess......he is a lover just like his owner :laugh:
Thank you David. He was a Christmas present 3 years ago. He appeared out of nowhere.
gelukkig nieuwjaar jess jack en gary.. van jan
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That was from Jan. Damn he's a good kisser! :P
I had to go around and give everyone a Happy New Year hug! :D
gelukkig nieuwjaar jess jack en gary.. van jan
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That was from Jan. Damn he's a good kisser! :P
I had to go around and give everyone a Happy New Year hug! :D
Thank you David. He was a Christmas present 3 years ago. He appeared out of nowhere.
the Spirit sent him to be your friend
Awww! That's so sweet!
That's a coincidence too Jack, because when I first moved to Evansville in 1994 a little black cat appeared at my door. She showed up on Halloween night. She was clearly a stray.. very thin, no collar and so I adopted her and named her Midnight. She was so cute. She passed away about 7 years later. :'(
I would tend to agree with that Jess......and if he were put into a fighting position I would hate to be whoever he got into the fight with......like I say he is 15 pounds of solid muscle....
Yee HAW!
go David!
Ok, now I am jealous ;D
Awww! That's so sweet!
That's a coincidence too Jack, because when I first moved to Evansville in 1994 a little black cat appeared at my door. She showed up on Halloween night. She was clearly a stray.. very thin, no collar and so I adopted her and named her Midnight. She was so cute. She passed away about 7 years later. :'(
awww...
{{{{David}}}}
They leave little paw prints on our hearts dont' they?
:laugh: :laugh:
He looks a bit like Ashton Kutcher. But he's too young for me. But DAMN he's a good kisser and we didn't just kiss on the lips either! :laugh:
I LOVE those European guys! :D
They know how to kiss, especially the Dutch guys!
Jess, behave! We don't need any comments from the peanut gallery just now! ;)
It's New Years!! Let's all have fun!! :D
Yes they do! And she was a tiny cat just like Oreo is. I must have an affinity for small cats, or else they have an affinity to me. I'm not sure which it is... maybe BOTH!
Now we must get ready to ring in the New Year for Jess and Shasta!! Shasta will be here in a little while.
Gary will ring in his New Year in a few hours.. Gary, where you at?!! I'll stay up with you, but only if YOU stay up too! :)
I take that Oreo is black and white? Code likes you and he is big.
hmmm...Jack...
where else you reckon Jan kissed him? Where else COULD he kiss him at a party? neck? hand? ear?
;D ;D :-X :-X
Maybe we don't want to know. After all we have no idea where they were at when it happened :laugh:
I agree.......fun is the word of the day. He you know RouxB was here earlier......the birthday girl......but she left :(
Oreo is a tuxedo cat!! Yes, he's black and white. Cute!!! Very cute and he KNOWS it too!
hmmm...Jack...
where else you reckon Jan kissed him? Where else COULD he kiss him at a party? neck? hand? ear?
;D ;D :-X :-X
RouxB was here? Why didn't she say anything to us?
RouxB.... get your birthday bootie back in here!!! Come party with us and let us wish you a happy B'day! :D
>:( >:(
He stuck his tongue way down my throat! He deep throated me!! There. I said it.
:laugh:
I don't know why she didn't say anything. I love RouxB. She has been my partner in climbing Brokenback Mountain both the times I have done it.
Jess took off when you said that David :laugh: I think she got embarrassed :laugh:
hee hee!!
"Watch the tongue!! He can lick his eyebrows clean!"
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(anyone recognize that line??!)
I don't recongnize it Jess. Is it from a movie?
I like RouxB too. I've never met her before, but I've seen her pictures. She's lovely. And I always enjoy reading her posts too. Maybe some day we will meet.
Jess took off when you said that David :laugh: I think she got embarrassed :laugh:
yep!
Maybe we don't want to know. After all we have no idea where they were at when it happened :laugh:
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHhKvqo2n-M[/youtube]
oh lort...the dancing has started!!!
David knows how to throw a party!
I can't watch it, but I can see the first frame. I love that ass over there on the left (I assume it's a he! Or at least a she he!) :laugh:
It's not a her is it? ???
The original YouTube video has about 1 million views. See below for a link. This is from the CW11's morning news 11-18-08. I give Shane a lot of credit, both for the moves and that outfit! It looks like he has about 2% body fat. Everything else aside, the bottom line is that he's an incredible dancer and should be doing it professionally. Being able to learn all that in a few days would be an asset to any modern dance company.
The question is whether Shane can strut like that in heels! Saturday Night Live did a parody of this video with Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Adam Samberg. Amazingly, the guys were able to dance like that in heels. Well, they only did a few seconds, unlike Shane. But they looked pretty damn good in those revealing leotards. Beyonce and her dancers were also amazing in a real performance of the song. Amazingly, she was able to sing (NOT lipsync) and wasn't even breathing hard at the end.
Why the heck is the original video of Shane flagged for Adult Contents? His outfit is less revealing that that of an Olympic diver, so what's the problem? Nor was there inappropriate touching. If the original Beyonce video is not flagged, then Shane's video shouldn't be either since they use the same moves. And the ladies costumes were pretty revealing. It's sexism!
I'm glad to hear that offers are pouring in for Shane. It's yet another impressive Internet success story: An unemployed dancer living with his parents put up a video just for the fun of it. Within days, he becomes an international sensation and offers come pouring in. Not bad for for an investment of zero dollars and a few days work -- especially considering that we're in a recession.
I don't think Beyonce would hire him though. I'm not saying that he's better than Beyonce, but he is certainly getting more attention right now, at least for dancing. The last thing a performer needs is for his/her background singer or dancer to steal the limelight or distract the audience. And I don't blame Beyonce. Shane is simply too good and too famous right now. Perhaps he can make a cameo appearance one day.
(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7987/affectioncoltonhaynesxyap1.jpg)Love and kisses to my Brokie pals.
:-* :-* :-* :-*Happy New Year!!!
I watched the ball drop on CNN. How lucky is Cathy Griffith to get to stand beside Anderson Cooper on New Year's Eve? I'm so jealous I want to slap her. :laugh:
Did Gary say something and I somehow missed it?
Jack? Where are you? People are coming and going around here like it's a white sale at K-Mart.
Come on in and say hey to us! We want to wish you a happy new year! :D
his name is Shane! and he has gotten to be pretty famous!
here is a follow up story about it!
some people say he was better than Beyonce!!
He only has 2 percent body fat? Okay, now I'm REALLY jealous!! >:(
What a cutie!! Thanks for posting the info about him Jess. :-*
Yes, I did say something. Guess you're too busy kissing Memphis -- the guy, not the whole town :P -- to pay attention.
Memphis? I guess he would have a little more to hold on to than that. No not the whole town Gary ;D
I'd kiss the entire male population of Memphis if they gave me half a chance! ;D
Those Southern guys are CUTE and Memphis isn't all that far away from me.
But I digress....
;) ;)
Kathy Griffin is giving Anderson a hard time on CNN. She's teasing the crap out of him. I think Anderson Cooper is very cute.
the party getting out of hand?
oh no!! the cops!!
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Jack!! turn down the stereo!! Fiona! put your shirt back on!!
He better be.......and I guess that is when Brad will arrest all of you....Fiona put your shirt back on like Jess said :laugh:
Kathy Griffin is giving Anderson a hard time on CNN. She's teasing the crap out of him. I think Anderson Cooper is very cute.
they just had to cut off her mike!! did you hear what she SAID!!!
:-X :-X
I wonder if she will still be on when they come back!!!
Too many things going on at once Jess. I didn't hear it. What did she say?
she yelled to someone in the crowd...apparently they are heckling her...she said "DO I tell you how to do your job??! I'll come down there and knock the d***s out of your mouth!"
:-X :-X
Ooops!! She didn't really go there did she?
Oh well. I still love her when it's all said and done.
I heard that Dick Clark was going to play a more active role on ABC's New Year's Rockin Eve this year? I haven't had ABC on, so I'm wondering if that's true. I grew up watching Dick on New Year's Eve. So I really missed him after he had his stroke.
well it just wasnt' exactly TV approved commentary... ;) ;)
I like her too...
He was on a little bit more than he has been in the past few years. He counted down to the ball dropping. He actually looks great except his speech is still messed up. He looks amazingly young.
Dick Clark. What memories. God, that's a blast from the past isn't it?
Maybe she got lucky and we'll hear about it tomorrow. ;D
I popped in to have a quick drink. My sons girlfriend is staying the night so I am sleeping on the sofa between the 2 rooms to stop any funny stuff.
A very happy 2009 to everyone. Poor Mandy has been sick in bed for 2 days now so she is having a rough time/ Well had my large vodka and tonic, thanks for the hospitality. I hear room movement so I am off on patrol again.This is very hard typing in yhe pitch black
Hope no ones hangover is too bad in the morning.
I popped in to have a quick drink. My sons girlfriend is staying the night so I am sleeping on the sofa between the 2 rooms to stop any funny stuff.
A very happy 2009 to everyone. Poor Mandy has been sick in bed for 2 days now so she is having a rough time/ Well had my large vodka and tonic, thanks for the hospitality. I hear room movement so I am off on patrol again.This is very hard typing in yhe pitch black
Hope no ones hangover is too bad in the morning.
It sure is. I still remember them counting down the top 10 on American Bandstand. You know how much I like music so Dick Clark would be hard to forget.
I popped in to have a quick drink. My sons girlfriend is staying the night so I am sleeping on the sofa between the 2 rooms to stop any funny stuff.
A very happy 2009 to everyone. Poor Mandy has been sick in bed for 2 days now so she is having a rough time/ Well had my large vodka and tonic, thanks for the hospitality. I hear room movement so I am off on patrol again.This is very hard typing in yhe pitch black
Hope no ones hangover is too bad in the morning.
I always loved American Bandstand.
And Soul Train! Remember Soul Train? I don't think Dick Clark ever was on that one! :laugh:
It's got a good beat, but it's hard to dance too.........wasn't that what they used to say on american bandstand or soul train
Hey you know they show the old Soul Trains on WGN from Chicago which is on most cable TV stations. It is great. They are like from the early 80s or maybe even late 70s. I always loved the line dance. Remember that?
ok David!! you were talking about ghost stories earlier....I am sitting here with CryBaby and something under my desk GROWLED!!! and I am not imagining it...CryBaby is freaked out too and ran in the bedroom and then ran back and now he is crouching on the floor staring under my desk!!!
It's got a good beat, but it's hard to dance too.........wasn't that what they used to say on american bandstand or soul train
:laugh: :laugh:
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry Jess. Didn't mean to laugh. Did you figure out what it was? Maybe you have a mouse under there? Do you think? I didn't mean to scare you earlier with my Statuary Hall story!
(((JESS))))
Happy New Year Sweetie!! :-*
Maybe it was the "New Year Fairy". I've heard she growls sometimes. ;)
I sent the New Year Fairy to your house Jess. It was her. She had a big supper :laugh:
OH!! it was a BURP not a growl!!
*whew*
what a relief!
Nope. It wasn't a burp Jess. She farted. But I've heard her farts smell a bit like peppermint so I really don't think you have too much to worry about. ;)
:laugh:
((((JESS))))
I just saw LauraGigs online and told her she had to come to the party for our Mountain Time Happy New Year
Yes it was a fart. The New Years Fairy always farts in a peppermint fragrance. Well sometimes cinnamon if she feels like it.
HAPPY NEW YEAR LAURA!!!!
Hopefully she will come in here and say hey! :)
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This guy claims David hasn't kissed him yet, and he's really sad. :'(
I tried my best.......I even sent a link to her. As people from the Wyoming trip will tell you I am a good party organizer.....lol......I was one half of what was called the leaders of the party crew :laugh:
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I think someone passed out in that haunted basement of yours, David.
Better go revive him.
Gary!!! Stop it!!!
Or else I'll have to kiss Jan again!!
Let's see here... you have only 90 minutes until 2009 out there. I wonder if any other west coast brokies will check in with us? :)
You can send Jan over to my house if kissing him is such a chore. ::)
Hey what happened to me..........I'm supposed to be your date :'(
You are still my date Jack!! :-*
We'll pair Gary with Jan, and you with me! :D
Where did Jess go? Did she tell us goodbye and I missed it? Happy New Year Jess! :-*
Hopefully Shasta will show up soon
I think we scared her away or something, maybe she will come back, you know Jess, she is in and out sometimes
Yup. It's hard telling what she is doing right now. But I hope she comes back.
I'm NOT leaving... but I have to drive somebody home....brb.....
Damn, that sucked. Fortunately it wasn't very far.
Where did everyone go? ???
I'm still here
Okay! How is your New Year thus far Jack? :)
Great, how about yours?
Did you get your passenger delivered
Did you ever find Mamma Mia? Have you watched it yet? Please let me know when you see it so we can talk about it. It's a favorite of mine and Meryl Streep ROCKS in it! :D
Yes, I got it today, but I haven't watched it yet
Happy New Year Friends
It takes place in Greece. Did you know that? And you're Greek too!! Go watch it now Jack!! I absolutely LOVE that movie! :)
It's still in my kitchen, Jack. Come on over. :D
That sounds very good to me. 8)
Okay it's official then. It's Gary and Jan, and me and Jack! :D
Hey Gary, it's almost 2009 for you too!
Where did Jess go? Did she tell us goodbye and I missed it? Happy New Year Jess! :-*
Hopefully Shasta will show up soon
whose my date? Lee left I think. Maybe she'd be my date :D
Happy 2009, friends!!
I was getting my New Years kisses!
Happy New Year Friends
jess is back!
whose my date? Lee left I think. Maybe she'd be my date :D
:laugh: Actually my avatar reflects my mental age. ;D
Wow, how many did you get? It took you awhile ;)
Happy New Year Jess
YAY!!! Jess is back!! Happy New Year Jess! :-*
Happy New Years Jess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
happy New Years my friends!!
now I am gonna go to bed!
good night!!
Sweet dreams!!
XXXXX
(thank you for the party, David!!)
Oh, and thanks for calling me a sweetheart. You're one, too.
I'm glad you like the avatar. When I found him, I thought he suited me. I was blond as a kid, and he looks rather confused, and my motto for a long time has been "If you're not confused here, then you really don't know what's going on." :laugh:
Half of his face seems to be a bit drawn, too. And I have Bell's palsy.
:laugh: Depends on if it's a nice shag or a wham bam than you ma'am kind of shag. :laugh:
Really? I can't leave now or I will miss the party ;)
Aww Forget Jan, I'm going to still a kiss from you in a few minutes. That is if Jack doesn't clobber me for bird dogging his date. ;D
Aww Forget Jan, I'm going to still a kiss from you in a few minutes. That is if Jack doesn't clobber me for bird dogging his date. ;D
Well then watch it after we all dismiss ourselves! :)
It's really good! I hope you enjoy it. I'm certain you will like it Jack.
You better not bird dog my date ;)
FIGHT! FIGHT!!! :laugh:
I love it! ;)
No fighting during the holidays!
Thanks David. And since Jack said hands off I guess I'll have to kiss my dream date.(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5349/beautyfrancescobalestrazo4.jpg)
Some of you may have already seen him. I posted him in my blog. In my mind I'll be 20 something and I won't have Bell's palsy. :-* It will be a warm and gentle kiss with a hint of passion that's to come later.
It is now 2009 in California. ;D
I definitely will. I was going to watch it tonight, but it didn't happen. I love Meryl Streep too. Did you see the other movie she was in this year? I heard it was good. Did you get the 2 disc DVD of Mamma Mia?
Hey party poopers---I just got home. Now the party can start!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Happy New Year Ya'll!!!
We had food and lots of it, games, fun, laughter, and a house tour! It was a great 7 hour party. And it's cold outside--28*F.
It looks like a lot of fun was had here too. ;)
The dogs have been out and have their treats. They're happy. We are about ready to go to bed. Nicki is being punished. She has timeout in the bathroom for peeing in my bedroom!!!! She has a piddle pad to use and she knows it. Probably just mad that I left her at home tonite! LOL. Her timeout is up, so I gotta go let her out. :P 8)
It's almost time to wish Jess and Shasta a happy new year!! Get ready ya'll!!!
Five......... four........... three.........two............one.........
Happy New Year Jess!!!
Happy New Year Shasta!!!
And Happy New Year to all the rest of you in the Eastern and Central Time Zones!
The rest of you will have to wait until a little later! ;)
It appears we both had a similar doggy experience tonight Shasta. Cody piddled whist playing tug-of-war with a party guest tonight. Fortunately he peed on the hardwood floor. It wasn't his fault. He got excited. But still.... :-\
:laugh: :P
I guess they can't help it, and it's difficult to get TOO mad at them. They are our BABIES! :-*
Nighty night Shasta!! Happy New Year!! :D
Shasta should be heading back home right about now.
(You have a lot of catching up to do girl friend! )
HAPPY NEW YEAR SHASTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe she got lucky and we'll hear about it tomorrow. ;D
Shasta better come on!!! This is our annual New Years celebration for the entire nation. She can get lucky after :laugh:
Um...I think I'd perfer to miss her tonight if I got to hear the details tomorrow. But that's just me. :P :laugh:
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This guy claims David hasn't kissed him yet, and he's really sad. :'(
Happy New Year,
Shasta!!!
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Oh, so you were making out with Mr. Shaggy-Hair-Pouty-Lips. Then you're forgiven. I would have skipped our party for that, too. ;D
Not anymore. After kissing me, he was like, "David who?"
(Man, he's cute/hott!!) :o
May 2009 bring all of us peace, joy, and fulfillment!
Best wishes to all!
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74DICV1DZnU[/youtube]
whoa! Shasta done turned him STRAIGHT!
:o :o :o
and I had always heard it couldn't be done!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I think you heard right!
Hey party poopers---I just got home. Now the party can start!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:Happy New Year Ya'll!!!
I have the two disc version Jack. # 0 25192 01034 7
It's worth the extra 5 bucks for all the extras and goodies! :D
May 2009 bring all of us peace, joy, and fulfillment!
Best wishes to all!
And now you can explain to us why you were so late. Were you up to no good? We did try to wait for you. We really did :)
Ya weenees! :laugh: :laugh:Explanationmade up story to cover up the truth about the wild party she was at on previous posts. :D
;D ;D
THANK YOU!!
I was playing a fun game called "Balderdash" when the year turned here in AR.
No one to kiss, but lots of friends and laughing!!
What's Balderdash?