Pub train 49

[The crowned one]

When the train rides these are the Rules:

Just look them over and feel free to ask if you have any questions. At the request of several people, I've included short and long versions of the guidelines.... if you do decide to join us, and you aren't clear about something, please take a moment to read the longer rules below the yellow soundbites. :D


SHORT RULES:
The Trade train is a fast, fun game that allows you to trade a deck you don't need for a deck you do by setting up a series of Stations at which Tarot decks are offered and chosen. :)
Each player is a "Station" we will visit on the trip for a set period of time, according to a randomly assigned order.
You may choose your deck at any time.
First player to choose a deck at a Station moves us to the next Station.
For this train, the Station order is determined by preassigned random order.
You will only offer when we reach your "Station."
Any kind of deck is fair game.
Riders may join the train during the ride (until the last 3 stations), but will not pick til the next offering/Station.
You must complete a trade to keep your chosen deck.
Everyone who trades a deck will pick a deck. It's a win/win.
Each player must have fun.
It is that easy. As others can attest, these trains are fun, hilarious, and exciting.


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LONG RULES:
ITINERARY: From the sign up list of riders, we will generate a random order of Stations. This itinerary will determine the order in which you will post your decks to trade. But you can CHOOSE at any time. This itinerary will be posted at the top of the thread along with a record all of the completed trades...

SPEED OF THE TRAIN: We spend 24 hours maximum at each station (i.e. person listing decks) before moving on to the next station. If/when someone picks a deck, the next person/station can list as fast as they want. So you have to stay on your toes and in theory we could go through the whole train in an afternoon. You have a MAX of 12 hours to show at your station before we move on, you are slotted into the next available spot, so do not worry if you are late :)

OFFERING DECKS: You may list as many as you like, but but will only trade one. Everyone who trades a deck will get to choose a deck. Any type of deck is suitable: Majors-only, Pip decks, Oracles, Sets, along with full 78 card decks are welcome. You may change your decks as often and as fast as you like while the train is at your station. And remember, offering a better selection encourages every station to offer a better selection themselves to insure they'll place a deck. It's a win/win!

SELECTING A DECK: You can choose your deck at any time from any rider, but once you have chosen you may not choose again. If you choose a deck you must trade a deck to close your deal. This is a chance to expand our horizons for the cost of post.

NO TAKERS?: Feel free to tweak your offerings during the allotted hours of your station. If no one chooses any of your decks within the alotted hrs the train moves on to the next person/station below you on the itinerary. You will have a chance to list new trades later as when the list reaches the bottom it will go through a second time, starting at the top with the first person who has not had a deck picked from his list.

KEEPING IT FRESH / KEEPING IT NEW: Remember: the quality of each offering dictates the quality of every other trade... The train is only as snazzy as we make it. In order to keep the landscape surprising and to insure the train moves at a reasonable speed, please board the train ready to shake up your offerings. If there are no takers within the first 6 hours, consider changing your offerings. We encourage everyone to list at least 2 decks that are not repeats from the previous train. If a deck has not found a home on the previous train(s), its likely that people already own it or don't care to. If you list an offering identical to the previous train, and a trade is not made, we will move on after 12 hrs.

UNCOMPLETED TRADES: What If someone picks a deck, but the person that listed their choice fails to choose a deck for themselves? Unfortunately then the person that picked that deck would lose that deck. This sure will add some butterfly style excitement. At this point that person that lost their first choice would have a opportunity to re-choose in the second go-a-round.

FINISHING YOUR RIDE: After you have listed, traded away a deck, and accepted a deck you are off the train, but feel free to participate in the chatter. After you finish a trade please leave your decks posted for at least another 24 hrs so all those aboard can browse what they missed...

END OF THE LINE: No decks will be sent until all trades in the chain are complete or the train finishes two laps. This insures no one will be left out and also gives train members something to look forward to/worry about in the days ahead.

Caboose trades are welcome but can NOT be discussed during the actual trade, we call that the end game frenzy, well I do ;)

TALK: In-game chatter is highly encouraged!

YOU CAN'T LOSE!: You only give a deck if you get one. If after the second round you have not managed a trade you are off of the train, nothing lost or gained, unless you accepted a deck, you would lose that, And that train member would re-list.

JOINING THE TRAIN: You can sign up starting now. Also, anyone may join the Train at any time before the train reaches the THIRD TO LAST person of the FIRST ROUND. Then the train closes: no more tickets.

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The internal workings for those who care: The itinerary of offerings will be randomized blindly. I've asked another rider to send me a mixed list of numbers equal to the number of people on the train.

Even more boring internal workings: With just 20 riders we have 1 048 576 combinations of deck combinations in all at just one deck. With a average of 3 or 4 decks being listed each the number is huge. To be in matched pairs takes it to 190 opportunities. SO with just 20 players we have collectively 190 opportunities to make a trade, imagine the numbers as we add cars to this train...


THE PUB IS A PUBLIC HOUSE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME, AND WILL BE GREETED AND MADE AT HOME. :)


Who Posted?
Total Posts: 1,011
User Name Posts
Stormdancer 198
yirabeth 164
cardlady22 95
kaleanna 68
BlueDragonfly 67
Chiska 64
Lutestring 48
NorthernTigress 47
emmsma 43
laura_borealis 40
Jesii 36
Kreative-Dragon 32
Shalyn 22
Queen of Disks 18
Mellaenn 15
Flaxen 13
Wendywu 8
Manda 8
zan_chan 7
Rhinemaiden 6
PathWalker 4
The crowned one 2
Grip Dellabonte 2
Belinda2 2
tabbycat 1
Oink 1

[Stormdancer]

scrEEch…….…>>>>……SKID………>>>>>>> ***THUNK****

[yirabeth]

Marking my place in the new thread :D

[Stormdancer]

ROTFLMAO...Damn...not fast enough.

Me thinks TCO had his Wheaties this morning!!!:laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Pub number 49! And the year is only half over.

Scarey, no?

[emmsma]

I hadn't even noticed we were getting close to the end. I was writing an email.

[emmsma]

Just went outside to put something in the mailbox. It feels so muggy. its only about 83, but felt like the air was thick. Figured it must be very humid, so I checked.

Whopping 20% humidity. Guess I've acclimated. I'd probably die in NYC in summer. How on earth would I survive 99% humidity if 20% is uncomfortable for me.

[Laura Borealis]

Humid air is like breathing soup. :neutral:

So... microwave pickles (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/microwave-bread-and-butter-pickles/detail.aspx) are cookin'. My kitchen smells like onion and vinegar. If they work out I'm going to try pickled carrots too.

[Stormdancer]

Just went outside to put something in the mailbox. It feels so muggy. its only about 83, but felt like the air was thick. Figured it must be very humid, so I checked.

Whopping 20% humidity. Guess I've acclimated. I'd probably die in NYC in summer. How on earth would I survive 99% humidity if 20% is uncomfortable for me.This made me giggle :D

[yirabeth]

My thermometer says it's 82f in the shade, and while I don't have a humidity thingy here, the website that seems to match my thermometer quite well says our humidity is 58% and our dewpoint is 64 - I'm not sure what the dewpoint signifies but Stormy likes it so I'm putting it here :D :D

Anyway my theory is it's too dang hot! Anywhere that gets -20f regularly in the middle of winter should not go above 80 in the summer, that's my theory... :P

[Manda]

They say it's "dry heat". I would much rather be hot as hades but not sticky than cooler with humidity.

[Laura Borealis]

They say it's "dry heat". I would much rather be hot as hades but not sticky than cooler with humidity.

Same. If the humidity is low, your body can cool itself effectively and it doesn't feel as hot. In high humidity, perspiration can't evaporate. That's one reason I get so wrung out from walking in it. When I get home I have to peel off damp, sweaty clothes and put on clean dry ones...

[Chiska]

STORMY SAID: The dew pt is 75 here, and probably worse where you are!

CHISKA SAYS: Dew pt is 51 here. Is that good? So is higher dew point mean more humidity?

[yirabeth]

I have no clue on what the dew point means.... LOL (I just typed due point. I'm an idiot ROFL)

[Manda]

Same. If the humidity is low, your body can cool itself effectively and it doesn't feel as hot. In high humidity, perspiration can't evaporate. That's one reason I get so wrung out from walking in it. When I get home I have to peel off damp, sweaty clothes and put on clean dry ones...

Oh guess what- we usually go to DragonCon in your fair state over Labor Day, and often in full costume. :bugeyed: Well, actually, given the heat and humidity, I usually go through several full costumes... :laugh:

Here's to staying dry!

[Stormdancer]

I really don't understand exactly what dew pt means, but I know what it means to me. If it's above say 60 I'm uncomfortable. At a dew pt of 75, I am miserable. I think that the closer the 2 temps are....for example 75 degrees and a dew pt of 70...that's VERY humid saturated air. At 75 degrees, I don't mind that, but in the high summer heat 75 dew pt is icky sticky.

ETA...if it's 85 degrees outside but the dew pt is 20, it's not so bad. Still hot, but not sticky...Unless you're emmsma or Manda...LOL

[Laura Borealis]

Oh guess what- we usually go to DragonCon in your fair state over Labor Day, and often in full costume. :bugeyed: Well, actually, given the heat and humidity, I usually go through several full costumes... :laugh:

Here's to staying dry!

We went to DragonCon a couple years ago. Maybe we saw you! :eek:

I really don't understand exactly what dew pt means, but I know what it means to me. If it's above say 60 I'm uncomfortable. At a dew pt of 75, I am miserable. I think that the closer the 2 temps are....for example 75 degrees and a dew pt of 70...that's VERY humid saturated air. At 75 degrees, I don't mind that, but in the high summer heat 75 dew pt is icky sticky.

ETA...if it's 85 degrees outside but the dew pt is 20, it's not so bad. Still hot, but not sticky...Unless you're emmsma or Manda...LOL

http://www.noaa.gov/ will give both the dew point and the heat index (well, I think they only show the heat index when it's relevant, like during the day). So I go by the heat index. I think the dew point has something to do with that being the temperature at which water will condense out of the air.

[Flaxen]

Temperatures here are quite pleasant at the moment but I agree that humidity is horrible. I much prefer dry heat; when it's humid I tend to just feel drained of all energy.

Just settling down to AT and a cup of tea while hubby watches a magic show. :)

I'm excited about my visit to London tomorrow. We are going for 'afternoon tea' and a look round my favourite tarot shops. :)

[Stormdancer]

Temperatures here are quite pleasant at the moment but I agree that humidity is horrible. I much prefer dry heat; when it's humid I tend to just feel drained of all energy.

Just settling down to AT and a cup of tea while hubby watches a magic show. :)

I'm excited about my visit to London tomorrow. We are going for 'afternoon tea' and a look round my favourite tarot shops. :)OOH!!! That sounds like fun! I'm contemplating a nap...LOL

[Flaxen]

OOH!!! That sounds like fun! I'm contemplating a nap...LOL

I could do with one of those too! How are you? Seems like ages since we last caught each other in the pub.

[Stormdancer]

I could do with one of those too! How are you? Seems like ages since we last caught each other in the pub.Yeah, we do seem to miss each other. I'm doing pretty good considering it's a holiday week end here in the states and I have 4 days off! :party: I was able to watch tennis yesterday and this morning, and I'm looking forward to the same tomorrow morning. I have been buying decks (shocking,right?), and I'm still contemplating whether or not to plan a brief trip at the end of August.

[Flaxen]

Yeah, we do seem to miss each other. I'm doing pretty good considering it's a holiday week end here in the states and I have 4 days off! :party: I was able to watch tennis yesterday and this morning, and I'm looking forward to the same tomorrow morning. I have been buying decks (shocking,right?), and I'm still contemplating whether or not to plan a brief trip at the end of August.

Isn't it lovely to have a long weekend? Where would you like to go at the end of August? We haven't planned any holidays for this year. I expect we will end up going camping as we are on a bit of a budget!

[Stormdancer]

I'm dithering about going here... http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=157321

It's such a joy to meet the people here in real life, but...$$$, and a possible condo purchase...I dunno. And I can't seem to get my head around which days to fly in and fly out. I'd like some extra time to see a beach. I haven't seen one in WAY too long :(, but if I take the extra day or 2 it will cost me precious vacation time....which is usually used for "Kid issues"...LOL

[Flaxen]

That would be fantastic! I would love to go to the Readers Studio. :)

[Stormdancer]

That would be fantastic! I would love to go to the Readers Studio. :)It is!!! I went to RS09 & RS10, but missed this year...hence this possible trip! It is just SO special to meet the people, and to know that you're instantly accepted and comfortable. Amazing experience!!!

[Flaxen]

Yes, I think it would be wonderful to meet IRL the people you talk to here. To be surrounded by people who share your interest in tarot would be so refreshing. I hope you can make it work and find some way to go. :)

[Flaxen]

Heading off now to spend a bit of time with my husband. See you tomorrow!

[Laura Borealis]

We just played a bit of WoW together and now I think I need a nap too :D

[cardlady22]

Waiting for laundry so we can do the water park & overnight visit.
*taps fingers along the edge of the desk*

[Stormdancer]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sleep013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Stormdancer]

Waiting for laundry so we can do the water park & overnight visit.
*taps fingers along the edge of the desk*
***leaps off the couch and into cardlady's TWIGGY suitcase, and goes back to sleep***

LOL :D

[cardlady22]

}) I don't take the suitcase on single-night stays. Can you fit in a fabric shopping bag? Each of us packs our own. :laugh:

[Chiska]

I really don't understand exactly what dew pt means, but I know what it means to me. If it's above say 60 I'm uncomfortable. At a dew pt of 75, I am miserable. I think that the closer the 2 temps are....for example 75 degrees and a dew pt of 70...that's VERY humid saturated air. At 75 degrees, I don't mind that, but in the high summer heat 75 dew pt is icky sticky.

ETA...if it's 85 degrees outside but the dew pt is 20, it's not so bad. Still hot, but not sticky...Unless you're emmsma or Manda...LOL


Okay...so right now, it is 73* and the dewpoint is 48*. It is nice. and the humidity is 41%. It is nice outside because as usual, there is a slight breeze (Puget Sound Air Conditioning).

I should go back outside and enjoy it. :)

[Stormdancer]

}) I don't take the suitcase on single-night stays. Can you fit in a fabric shopping bag? Each of us packs our own. :laugh:OH NO!!! Are ya still here? **whimpers from the suitcase** :(

[Stormdancer]

Okay...so right now, it is 73* and the dewpoint is 48*. It is nice. and the humidity is 41%. It is nice outside because as usual, there is a slight breeze (Puget Sound Air Conditioning).

I should go back outside and enjoy it. :)
That sounds delightful!!! Is the Sun shining for you?

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) brooming in over choppy waters...

hi all! How's everyone enjoying the holiday weekend? :)

[Stormdancer]

>>>>>-------:) brooming in over choppy waters...

hi all! How's everyone enjoying the holiday weekend? :)Hey!! How are ya? And yes, YES I am enjoying it. 4 days off....yiPpeE :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Hey!! How are ya? And yes, YES I am enjoying it. 4 days off....yiPpeE :D

Hey Storm! Glad you're ENJOYING!!!! :D how's things with your condo purchase???

[Stormdancer]

Hey Storm! Glad you're ENJOYING!!!! :D how's things with your condo purchase???Moving along as I think it's supposed to. I found out I am responsible for the balcony repair...$400 tops, and probably less if I search a bit. I'm fine as long as I don't think about the interior decorating part...LOL

[Stormdancer]

What are you doing this week-end? Is it a holiday there?

[Rhinemaiden]

Cardlady, you still here?

Gotta tell you about the absolute treasure I got today at our local flea market... a 1943 edition of Hoyle Standard Games in super condition. I have NO idea where it came from (obviously donated by someone on the island) measures 7" x 5", details over 175 games. Can't wait to delve into it! :)

Happy 4th!!!

[cardlady22]

Yep, discussing dinner plans.

Changes. Ready to give in to a headache if I hear how they need to get in the water by x or . . . takes all the fun out of doing it.

[Stormdancer]

Cardlady, you still here?


I think she left....without me :( **sobs**

[Stormdancer]

yep, discussing dinner plans.
!!!YaY!!! :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Moving along as I think it's supposed to. I found out I am responsible for the balcony repair...$400 tops, and probably less if I search a bit. I'm fine as long as I don't think about the interior decorating part...LOL

What's the problem with the balcony??? dites moi!

it's double holiday here... July 3rd is Emancipation Day, followed by July 4th Independence Day. This year we have NO fireworks... I think it's an economy/insurance issue. However, I prefer to stay home and watch fireworks on telly... first Macy's in NYC, then the Pops in Boston... I :heart: fireworks!

[Stormdancer]

What's the problem with the balcony???
I have NO idea what "dites" is, but....nothing real serious...

Never mind...google is a wonderful thing...

[Rhinemaiden]

I have NO idea what "dites" is, but....nothing real serious...

Never mind...google is a wonderful thing...

dites moi = tell me

so, tell me about the balcony problem!

[Stormdancer]

dites moi = tell me

so, tell me about the balcony problem!Holy Crap! Ya want me to put it into words? Moi???

OK, you asked. It needs to be secured more to the building. One of the underneath beams needs to be replaced. The boards on top need to be secured with screws since the nails are popping up. Clear as mud, right? :bugeyed:

[emmsma]

How high up is this balcony? I see a fast ride DOWN. :(

[Rhinemaiden]

Holy Crap! Ya want me to put it into words? Moi???

OK, you asked. It needs to be secured more to the building. One of the underneath beams needs to be replaced. The boards on top need to be secured with screws since the nails are popping up. Clear as mud, right? :bugeyed:

you described it very well... I understand! my question is: why isn't the seller paying to repair it? it's going to affect anyone who buys the condo...

[Stormdancer]

How high up is this balcony? I see a fast ride DOWN. :(It's not that bad, but it will be fixed before we move in. LOL! Personally, I think the cost is high. I'll check around.

[Stormdancer]

you described it very well... I understand! my question is: why isn't the seller paying to repair it? it's going to affect anyone who buys the condo...I think the lawyers are gonna ask for some compensation... :D

And keep in mind they dropped the price 15k...

[Rhinemaiden]

I think the lawyers are gonna ask for some compensation... :D

And keep in mind they dropped the price 15k...

15k... GREAT! if you can get compensation for the balcony on top of the 15K... gravy!

Just make sure the repair is done right! I had a problem with a loose railing on my balcony about a year ago... railing had raised and spindles were loose. However, a call to the condo office and the condo handyman fixed it for me. That was an easy fix. Yours sounds a bit more complicated... you need Mike Holmes to do it right! (do you watch HGTV?? he's the fix it guy...)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi Ems! How are you doing?

[Stormdancer]

15k... GREAT! if you can get compensation for the balcony on top of the 15K... gravy!

Just make sure the repair is done right! I had a problem with a loose railing on my balcony about a year ago... railing had raised and spindles were loose. However, a call to the condo office and the condo handyman fixed it for me. That was an easy fix. Yours sounds a bit more complicated... you need Mike Holmes to do it right! (do you watch HGTV?? he's the fix it guy...)I haz no cable :( yet :D Speaking of which, this place is WIRED! There are all sorts of cable type outlets, and a speaker kinda outlet in a wall of the bedroom. The problem is the sellers have NO idea what all of it is. LOL!

[Stormdancer]

Ok ladies...I'm off to eat. See ya~~~~

[Rhinemaiden]

Ok ladies...I'm off to eat. See ya~~~~

bye storm... your condo sounds great! you're going to love it! Happy noshing! :)

[Shalyn]

Oh guess what- we usually go to DragonCon in your fair state over Labor Day, and often in full costume. :bugeyed: Well, actually, given the heat and humidity, I usually go through several full costumes... :laugh:

Here's to staying dry!

ANOTHER D*C GOER!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course, I've only been once. But I so want to go again! However, I doubt I'll go this year - next Memorial Day I will possibly be going to the World Steampunk Convention in Dearborn, MI. With a friend. We're gonna get a table and sell stuff. That's why I'm Etsying so much right now.

[Manda]

We very well may not go to DragonCon this year either since we are definitely going to BATS the week before. Steampunk convention sounds so fun!

[Stormdancer]

We very well may not go to DragonCon this year either since we are definitely going to BATS the week before. Steampunk convention sounds so fun!Hey high altitude Woman....how's your weekend going? I just got home from the Sushi place, with extras for tomorrow, AND left-overs. :bugeyed: The Love me, but they laugh at me....and I laugh too...LOL

[Mellaenn]

{Comes into the Pub, pulls up a comfy stool and plops down, orders a cold (lemonade; you know me!) and sighs a heavy sigh.}

HONEYS, I'M HOME!!! :grin:

[Mellaenn]

Um, Storm? D'ya like Sushi or WHAT?

[Stormdancer]

{Comes into the Pub, pulls up a comfy stool and plops down, orders a cold (lemonade; you know me!) and sighs a heavy sigh.}

HONEYS, I'M HOME!!! :grin:YeahyeahyeahWelcomehome&allthatbut???? Do you have shoes???

[Laura Borealis]

Bacon sushi!

http://bacontoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bacon-sushi-03.jpg :D

Hi Mell! Are you having a good weekend?

[Mellaenn]

YeahyeahyeahWelcomehome&allthatbut???? Do you have shoes???
It was a VERY quiet day. The highlight was downloading Ghost Radar onto my iPhone. :)

B

Hi Mell! Are you having a good weekend?
NOW I am, since I'm with you guys!

[Stormdancer]

Um, Storm? D'ya like Sushi or WHAT?NOPEnotatall....horrible stuff....
Bacon sushi!Okokok, I'm lying :D

[Stormdancer]

It was a VERY quiet day. The highlight was downloading Ghost Radar onto my iPhone. :)Sorry (((Mel)))....I haz extra shoes....Oh wait...never mind...:(

[Mellaenn]

Sorry (((Mel)))....I haz extra shoes....Oh wait...never mind...:(

Um - methinks there is a slight disparity in our sizes, sister girlfriend! But thanks for the offer. :grin:

I'm just glad to get out and get my name out there with Real Readers. Even if I did get stuck with the holiday weekend. That's what being the "New Psychic on the Block" is all about. I did it many a time in the bartending biz, I did it in the corporate world, now I guess I'll be doing it here! :)

[Stormdancer]

Um - methinks there is a slight disparity in our sizes, sister girlfriend! But thanks for the offer. :grin:

I'm just glad to get out and get my name out there with Real Readers. Even if I did get stuck with the holiday weekend. That's what being the "New Psychic on the Block" is all about. I did it many a time in the bartending biz, I did it in the corporate world, now I guess I'll be doing it here! :)Yeah, that was my re-think on the shoe offer...LOL

SO...you're the "New kid on the block"....heehee...THEY've got another think coming, yeah?

[kaleanna]

peeks in

Hi all,


How is everyone?



So not caught up :(



So tired.......


Yep been decluttering again.


Did take a small break while lil one was taking a nap and did a drawing, but have not had time to download it yet.

Now taking a break so lil one can eat and then hopefully bedtime for him and that I can eat and then do more decluttering :/

[Stormdancer]

peeks in

***peeks back***

I figured you were busy.....

[Mellaenn]

Well, there is always more to learn in this world of Pro Readers. I've had some interesting experiences so far in the past few years (everything from reading for eight-year-old boys at a street fair to the Palm Beach crowd at a benefit at Donald Trumps mansion) but working in a competitive environment is new to me.

[Mellaenn]

Yep been decluttering again.



Wow, kaleanna! Your place must be spiffy as a shiny new dime by now!

[kaleanna]

Wow, kaleanna! Your place must be spiffy as a shiny new dime by now!

LOL Mell,


I wish...

[Stormdancer]

Well, there is always more to learn in this world of Pro Readers. I've had some interesting experiences so far in the past few years (everything from reading for eight-year-old boys at a street fair to the Palm Beach crowd at a benefit at Donald Trumps mansion) but working in a competitive environment is new to me.Yeah...I have NO idea, but I DO know your ability to read...like I said, they're gonna have another think.....and the only ones threatened won't be the "good" ones....the GOOD ones are just waiting to see if ya float...:)

[jcwirish]

hi guys. it's so hot!

how's everyone here?

[kaleanna]

hi jo,

bye jo and everyone,


Seems my break time is over :(



Hope to get online a lil later......

[jcwirish]

Hi and Bye Kale. Happy cleaning!

[Stormdancer]

hi guys. it's so hot!

how's everyone here?Ya know what TwinOMine??? it's too F*CKING hot...

SO...how are ya? :)

[jcwirish]

Ya know what TwinOMine??? it's too F*CKING hot...

SO...how are ya? :)

I know! It's 112 here today. Bleck!!

I'm good. I'm seem to have become a bit addicted to my Sudoku app on my phone though.

[jcwirish]

hey, I saw you talking about the new place. Have you moved it already?

[Mellaenn]

hi guys. it's so hot!

how's everyone here?
(((Jo!!!))) Hiya!

[jcwirish]

(((Jo!!!))) Hiya!

Hiya Mell!! How are ya? What's the word?

[Stormdancer]

hey, I saw you talking about the new place. Have you moved it already?Nope...still in the "buying" process....

So sorry, but got lost in mental imagination idiocy....

um...Wendy....for those that DO, tap the net?????

[Stormdancer]

I know! It's 112 here today. Bleck!!.
Oh, 112f...***Le Shrug** it's a DRY heat....so..it feels like `112f? ***faints***

[Mellaenn]

Hiya Mell!! How are ya? What's the word?

Word is "Serene"! How's that for a word? It's what I'm shooting for, anyway.

Oh, I hear the whistling of the early fireworks out there...:grin:

[jcwirish]

Nope...still in the "buying" process....

So sorry, but got lost in mental imagination idiocy....

um...Wendy....for those that DO, tap the net?????

I'm familiar with mental imagination idiocy.

Are you watching tennis?

I've got to start making spaghetti sauce soon, but not yet. I'm not relishing standing over a hot stove at the moment.

[Stormdancer]

Are you watching tennis?Well, not NOW....tomorrow!!! care to wake up early to join us??? })

oh...I LIKE pasta yummies...just sayin....

[Mellaenn]

See if you can talk the family into cucumber soup or some-such...cool food!

We are grateful that our spring rains finally came. It really cools things down. But it was perfect - the day my brother and his family flew him it started to rain a lot every day; before that we had bright sunny days every day. Lots of good beach time...

[jcwirish]

Well, not NOW....tomorrow!!! care to wake up early to join us??? })

oh...I LIKE pasta yummies...just sayin....

What's early?

[jcwirish]

See if you can talk the family into cucumber soup or some-such...cool food!

We are grateful that our spring rains finally came. It really cools things down. But it was perfect - the day my brother and his family flew him it started to rain a lot every day; before that we had bright sunny days every day. Lots of good beach time...

I'm afraid I'm committed to the spaghetti now. it's one of the kid approved foods in the house.

I miss the beach. :(

Crud, the kid fell asleep on the couch.

[Stormdancer]

What's early?LOL...I clicked to reply and walked away...seems to be a "thing" for me today....

uh....7am? your time? Check your TV schedule for Wimbledon Championships....mine is NBC

[Mellaenn]

I'm afraid I'm committed to the spaghetti now. it's one of the kid approved foods in the house.

I miss the beach. :(
Just having had the visit from the 8-year-old niece, I'm familiar with the syndrome.
Crud, the kid fell asleep on the couch.

Ah, guess he won't want spaghetti now?

[jcwirish]

LOL...I clicked to reply and walked away...seems to be a "thing" for me today....

uh....7am? your time? Check your TV schedule for Wimbledon Championships....mine is NBC

I'll have to check on this. If it's 7am your time, then it would be 4am my time. That seems a bit unreasonable for me. I'll check NBC anyway.

[Stormdancer]

I'll have to check on this. If it's 7am your time, then it would be 4am my time. That seems a bit unreasonable for me. I'll check NBC anyway.NOnono...6 your time...that IS doable....}) but only if you care to see it....LOL

[jcwirish]

Just having had the visit from the 8-year-old niece, I'm familiar with the syndrome.


Ah, guess he won't want spaghetti now?

I'm glad you had a nice visit!

Well, I'm going to have to wake him up so that he will be able to get back to bed later tonight, and he is always very cranky when he first wakes up from a nap. How come they always fall asleep when you don't want them to?

[jcwirish]

NOnono...6 your time...that IS doable....}) but only if you care to see it....LOL

6 is better.

I just watched that HBO documentary about John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg. The only time I ever watched tennis was back then when those guys were playing. I remember watching them play at my grandma's house.

[Stormdancer]

6 is better.

I just watched that HBO documentary about John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg. The only time I ever watched tennis was back then when those guys were playing. I remember watching them play at my grandma's house.
Yeahyeahyeah...and Bjorn was HOT and MacEnroes was a hot headed turd,,LOL

[jcwirish]

Yeahyeahyeah...and Bjorn was HOT and MacEnroes was a hot headed turd,,LOL

Bjorn was HOT! I didn't think so at the time, because I was like 8 or something, but he was quite the tall drink of water.

[Stormdancer]

Bjorn was HOT! I didn't think so at the time, because I was like 8 or something, but he was quite the tall drink of water.We are twins..you were NOT 8....})

Really????? 8?????? no, really?

Tall drink of Blond Hunka Hot Dide...:)

[Stormdancer]

ok...I'm going to sleep...
AND Again....

Wendy~~~~~~~~
Himself~~~~~~~~~
James~~~~~~~~~

For those that do...........Touch the strand, ETC~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Mellaenn]

Night, Storm! I'm logging it out, too...

[cardlady22]

Adding my heart & soul . . .

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LHekNRmCssk/THMuUZ0vlPI/AAAAAAAAACU/40uy4UBpwUA/s1600/joined-hands.jpg

[yirabeth]

I'm home too :D I am guessing everyone else went to bed? Did we hear further on Wendy and family?

[cardlady22]

Not that I know of, yira! Just being Precautious. Is that word?

[yirabeth]

If not, it is now! I love making up words to suit what I'm trying to say :P

[Stormdancer]

I'm home too :D I am guessing everyone else went to bed? Did we hear further on Wendy and family?Nothing new...NOthing at all...I'm worried....

[cardlady22]

I don't think my insides are happy with the sausages I had for dinner. :(
It's just so hard to get Good sausage lately . . .

[Mellaenn]

I'm still here, didn't hit the sack yet...what's going on with Wendy? Is something the matter? (I haven't been here for days...)

[yirabeth]

I am a bit too Stormy..not a holiday weekend for them, so that's not a factor...very worrisome :(

[Stormdancer]

I'm still here, didn't hit the sack yet...what's going on with Wendy? Is something the matter? (I haven't been here for days...)NT was here for the details, but Wendy edited her posts......seemed a wee diabetic adj kinda thing, but..........not heard naught since..........

me-NO-Likes........

[yirabeth]

She takes REALLY good care of herself...but diabetes is just so difficult at times....plus her other issues...

I will feel much better when she pops in again:)

[Stormdancer]

It's just so hard to get Good sausage lately . . .I truly understand the gist of this post, BUT................

................10 ft pole..................................

[Lutestring]

sausage, 10ft poles, :D

hello

[cardlady22]

*holds in my laughter since everyone is trying to sleep*

1 foot even might be a problem . . .

Actually, I should be too. But I'm antsy~ not in body or mind, so what does that leave?

[jcwirish]

We are twins..you were NOT 8....})

Really????? 8?????? no, really?

Tall drink of Blond Hunka Hot Dide...:)

I don't know. I can't recall the exact year. Maybe I was younger. I'll have to look it up now.

Sorry I disappeared. I had to make that spaghetti.

[yirabeth]

Hiya Lute :)

.................................20ft pole..............

(I'm extra careful :P )

[jcwirish]

Okay Stormy, so I was 10 or 11 actually. Their match was 1980.

Hi to everyone else who has shown up. The sausage thing is hysterical. I'm not going there though.

[Mellaenn]

NT was here for the details, but Wendy edited her posts......seemed a wee diabetic adj kinda thing, but..........not heard naught since..........

me-NO-Likes........

Oh...OK, thanks Storm. I will send healing light...

[jcwirish]

Adding my thoughts, prayers, vibes etc... for Wendy as well. (((Wendy))) I hope she is doing okay.

[Lutestring]

i've always preferred dark haired men/tennis players, so borg didn't interest me at all.

not caught up, but hope wendy is ok. (((wendy)))

[cardlady22]

Oh- I didn't realize that Pink had done a version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. The boy just adores it! :grin:
I think his iPod thingie noted it as a live Australia show?

ETA: :bugeyed: OK, he's going to have to be a few years older to get the DVD for Funhouse Tour.

[Lutestring]

Oh- I didn't realize that Pink had done a version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. The boy just adores it! :grin:
I think his iPod thingie noted it as a live Australia show?

ETA: :bugeyed: OK, he's going to have to be a few years older to get the DVD for Funhouse Tour.

i didn't know either. i know pink likes australia though, and is very popular here.

[Stormdancer]

Okay Stormy, so I was 10 or 11 actually. Their match was 1980.

Hi to everyone else who has shown up. The sausage thing is hysterical. I'm not going there though.How the hell can we be twins then???? I was graduating from HS then.....

[Stormdancer]

i've always preferred dark haired men/tennis players, so borg didn't interest me at all.

not caught up, but hope wendy is ok. (((wendy)))
Bjorn....hottest of the ''''''''''hotties"""""""""

})

[yirabeth]

Stormy....we's getting old.... :(

[cardlady22]

I'm not going to get old until I'm a great-grandmother at least. :laugh:
Another 35-40 years to go.

[Lutestring]

Stormy....we's getting old.... :(

stop saying that, i'm older than you two :( i iz getting antique :)

[yirabeth]

Oh, I like that idea...that gives me a good 20 yrs before I have to be old! :D

(I just hope no one ever asks me to GROW UP.... :bugeyed:)

[Stormdancer]

Stormy....we's getting old.... :(
NO.....

no.........

We are..............um........er............er.....um ..........

There is a latin thing,,,,,,,,,,,, En vino vertas.........for my wee English????? ME TOO veritas.....LOL

[Lutestring]

no kids, so i'm never going to be a greatgrandmother,or even grandmother, so i just won't get old at all :)

[yirabeth]

ROFL! I totally didn't understand a word of that... :D

I'm eating reheated cheater apple dumplings...they're as good the next day as the first ♥

[jcwirish]

How the hell can we be twins then???? I was graduating from HS then.....

I graduated in 87. I'm not that far behind. I guess I was in some sort of stasis at that point in our twin development. :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

stop saying that, i'm older than you two :( i iz getting antique :)YeahOKBUT....you are ever SO special....heart of GOld.....sayin....

[Lutestring]

YeahOKBUT....you are ever SO special....heart of GOld.....sayin....

(((stormy))) :heart:

[yirabeth]

no kids, so i'm never going to be a greatgrandmother,or even grandmother, so i just won't get old at all :)

There ya go! So you're not antique :)

[Laura Borealis]

I hope Wendy is okay. (((())))

And I'm off to bed. Good night all!

[Lutestring]

goodnight laura, sweet dreams

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams, Laura :)

[jcwirish]

ROFL! I totally didn't understand a word of that... :D

I'm eating reheated cheater apple dumplings...they're as good the next day as the first ♥

What are cheater apple dumplings? I think I need these.

[cardlady22]

Well, no reply email from Japan yet, so I guess I'll get to bed while it's still today.

[Stormdancer]

I graduated in 87. I'm not that far behind. I guess I was in some sort of stasis at that point in our twin development. :bugeyed:OK...some one 'splain to me....WHY am I the twin in the cart????????? Class of '81.........

TCO?????? hanging about are you??? })

[Chiska]

"old" is a state of mind. You gotta age, but you don't have to get old.

[Stormdancer]

What are cheater apple dumplings? I think I need these.OH...I haz her recipe.....you're safe.....

[Stormdancer]

"old" is a state of mind. You gotta age, but you don't have to get old.Too funny, but my response is...........***sigh***

[Chiska]

Fireworks are starting. :(

Dog is pretty stoned, so I hope he doesn't get too unhappy. Only 2 - 3 more nights of this. Yay.

[yirabeth]

They're very easy and yummy apple dumplings that are made with canned crescent rolls, so I call them cheater dumplings...LOL

I posted it here : http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2796252&postcount=804

[Chiska]

So much for hanging out a bit in the Pub. Gotta go be near dog. He feels better if I am in the same room. Prefers if I put my leg over the top of him.

Poor Monster Dog isn't much of a Monster right now.

[yirabeth]

Poor Monster :( (((((Monster)))))

Can't he come sit in the computer room? We MISSSSSSSSSSSSSS you!! hehe

[Stormdancer]

Poor Monster Dog isn't much of a Monster right now.
((((((((((:heart:MonsterPup:heart:)))))))))

[jcwirish]

Aww, poor pup.

I've got myself a nasty headache now, so I'm gonna go. Talk to you guys later.

[yirabeth]

See you later Jo, I hope your headache gets better♥

[Lutestring]

So much for hanging out a bit in the Pub. Gotta go be near dog. He feels better if I am in the same room. Prefers if I put my leg over the top of him.

Poor Monster Dog isn't much of a Monster right now.

(((((monster dog)))))

my computer has got really slow, probably just a busy time, it gets like that sometimes. stupid broadband in my area, needs upgrading. weekend afternoons, and weekday early evenings it slows right down.
think i will go and have some lunch.

[Stormdancer]

Tennis....7 hrs from now, right???? ack............

[jcwirish]

Tennis....7 hrs from now, right???? ack............

Um...why are you awake?

I just read a "to do" list that Ryan and Kirk made for tomorrow. I'd like to share the first three items on the list with everyone.

1. Have a kung fu battle.

2. Have a water gun battle.

3. Have a hand washing contest.

I really don't understand where that last one came from. :D

[Wendywu]

We are going to my in-laws this morning. James is coming too so he can practise putting up his new tent in their garden; he's headed off to a festival on Thursday and thought he'd be better having some sort of idea before he gets there :D. This is gonna be fun - we're taking the dogs too because they love a good game!

On the interesting news front - Shakira started dating about two weeks ago - just two weeks after a 4 year relationship ended. I am more certain than ever that she met this guy before she dumped James.

[Wendywu]

I just read a "to do" list that Ryan and Kirk made for tomorrow. I'd like to share the first three items on the list with everyone.

1. Have a kung fu battle.

2. Have a water gun battle.

3. Have a hand washing contest.

I really don't understand where that last one came from. :D


I just love this list :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Um...why are you awake?

I just read a "to do" list that Ryan and Kirk made for tomorrow. I'd like to share the first three items on the list with everyone.

1. Have a kung fu battle.

2. Have a water gun battle.

3. Have a hand washing contest.

I really don't understand where that last one came from. :D

Uh - Oh. Hubby and I read that progression, and the thought that came to mind was "What are they planning on putting in the water guns?"

[jcwirish]

We are going to my in-laws this morning. James is coming too so he can practise putting up his new tent in their garden; he's headed off to a festival on Thursday and thought he'd be better having some sort of idea before he gets there :D. This is gonna be fun - we're taking the dogs too because they love a good game!

On the interesting news front - Shakira started dating about two weeks ago - just two weeks after a 4 year relationship ended. I am more certain than ever that she met this guy before she dumped James.

Yeah, it definitely sounds like there may have been something going on here. Poor James. How is he doing with all of this?

Sorry I disappeared once again. I am obsessed with getting some new boots at a very discounted price, and I have been searching Ebay for the past two hours. I think I found a couple of pairs I like, but I can't buy anything until next payday. :(

[jcwirish]

Uh - Oh. Hubby and I read that progression, and the thought that came to mind was "What are they planning on putting in the water guns?"

LOL! Kirk says the hand washing thing was Ry's idea, so he just wrote it down. I think Ryan just likes to splash water about all over the place. They may not get to do this particular contest, or they can do it at the bathroom down at the park if they like.

[Wendywu]

Kirk and Ryan sound like they have a great day planned :D

So - what are the boots like?

James is doing well - he says he's gonna enjoy just pleasing himself, and find out what he likes to do as a single man. He has no plans for another romance but we told him that one day, it'll happen for him. He's a bit shocked that Shakira is with someone else and hopes the guy treats her well, and that he's not just out for what he can get. I told him that if she gets used that's her lesson to learn, and not something he can help her with.

Himself also told him that Shakira has gone into this relationship quickly because what she had with James was so good that she's trying to re-create it with this new man, but it won't work because that's not the right reason. He said that's why he won't look for anyone else - he'd be comparing them and it wouldn't be fair, and it wouldn't work.

[jcwirish]

Kirk and Ryan sound like they have a great day planned :D

So - what are the boots like?

James is doing well - he says he's gonna enjoy just pleasing himself, and find out what he likes to do as a single man. He has no plans for another romance but we told him that one day, it'll happen for him. He's a bit shocked that Shakira is with someone else and hopes the guy treats her well, and that he's not just out for what he can get. I told him that if she gets used that's her lesson to learn, and not something he can help her with.

Himself also told him that Shakira has gone into this relationship quickly because what she had with James was so good that she's trying to re-create it with this new man, but it won't work because that's not the right reason. He said that's why he won't look for anyone else - he'd be comparing them and it wouldn't be fair, and it wouldn't work.

James sounds like a very mature and wise young man. Good for him. He'll find the perfect girl for him and there will be no looking back.

The boots are by Frye. They're not western, but not fashion either. I should get a link. there are two pairs I like.

[jcwirish]

Here's one pair. I guess this pair would be considered a western riding boot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190551057375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1411wt_907

[jcwirish]

Here's the other pair. These are used and would need new rubber on the heels, but that's no big deal. These retail for like $300. normally.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220806438966&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156

[Wendywu]

I think getting real fashion boots can be a mistake because as soon as the fashion changes, the boots can look very dated. I tend to go for comfy but classic styles, with a heavy emphasis on comfort and toes not being squashed.

[Wendywu]

Oooh - I like both of those pairs of boots! They look soooo comfy :)

[jcwirish]

Oooh - I like both of those pairs of boots! They look soooo comfy :)

I think so too, and these are the kind of boots that you can have for 20 years. I'm not much into the fashion thing either.

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>-------:)

hi all! Good morning, evening, afternoon... whatever suits your time zone! ;)

How's everyone? I want to have a water gun fight! I was the terror of summer camp one year because I had a squirt gun and carried it with me everywhere... (fully loaded)... even the dining hall. That's what got me in real trouble! :D

[jcwirish]

>>>>-------:)

hi all! Good morning, evening, afternoon... whatever suits your time zone! ;)

How's everyone? I want to have a water gun fight! I was the terror of summer camp one year because I had a squirt gun and carried it with me everywhere... (fully loaded)... even the dining hall. That's what got me in real trouble! :D

Hiya RM! I think you and my 6 year old would be the very best of friends.

How are you?

[Wendywu]

Hi RM :)

It's morning here but I am done munching - mushroom omelette with a few rashers of fake bacon, and a slice of toast. Yum!

[jcwirish]

Hi RM :)

It's morning here but I am done munching - mushroom omelette with a few rashers of fake bacon, and a slice of toast. Yum!

That does sound yummy. Do you eat turkey bacon?

[Rhinemaiden]

Hiya RM! I think you and my 6 year old would be the very best of friends.

How are you?

Hi Jo (and Wendy!)... I'm fine! It's a holiday weekend... how bad can that be? :D

How are YOU? Bearing up with the Vegas heat??? It's been hot in the tropics, too, but we had rain Friday into Saturday and that cooled things off a bit...

Love the boots you're looking at... any special reason for buying them???

----------------

Wendy... I'm glad James is on the mend... he's a very sensible guy... an old soul... I know he'll find someone worthy. I said at the time she broke it off that I thought she had someone else...

you recovered from the rowing marathon???

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi RM :)

It's morning here but I am done munching - mushroom omelette with a few rashers of fake bacon, and a slice of toast. Yum!

oh, oh, oh... I want a mushroom omelette! That sounds heavenly! Did it also have cheese?

[Wendywu]

Oh totally - done about 60,000 metres this week so far, with another 20,000m planned for later today :)

Gotta go - time to head off to the in-laws for the fun. I'm gonna let James put this tent up alone, and just enjoy :grin:

[Wendywu]

oh, oh, oh... I want a mushroom omelette! That sounds heavenly! Did it also have cheese?

No - don't want fats today, or I'll get an upset tummy. (Y/day was enough for me - need a couple of days with a very low fat diet).

[jcwirish]

Hi Jo (and Wendy!)... I'm fine! It's a holiday weekend... how bad can that be? :D

How are YOU? Bearing up with the Vegas heat??? It's been hot in the tropics, too, but we had rain Friday into Saturday and that cooled things off a bit...

Love the boots you're looking at... any special reason for buying them???

----------------

Wendy... I'm glad James is on the mend... he's a very sensible guy... an old soul... I know he'll find someone worthy. I said at the time she broke it off that I thought she had someone else...

you recovered from the rowing marathon???

I never do well in the heat, and I make a very big point of whining about it the whole summer. :D

I just have a thing for boots. I love them, but haven't had a really nice pair of solid boots in ages. I don't know why I have decided I want them now. I guess I can just look forward to wearing them in the fall. :)

[jcwirish]

Oh totally - done about 60,000 metres this week so far, with another 20,000m planned for later today :)

Gotta go - time to head off to the in-laws for the fun. I'm gonna let James put this tent up alone, and just enjoy :grin:

Bye Wendy. See you later. Hugs! :heart:

[jcwirish]

I really need to go to bed myself. It's almost 2 am. I don't feel the least bit tired, but I should try anyway. I may be back. Night all.

[Rhinemaiden]

Oh totally - done about 60,000 metres this week so far, with another 20,000m planned for later today :)

Gotta go - time to head off to the in-laws for the fun. I'm gonna let James put this tent up alone, and just enjoy :grin:

have fun! let us know about the tent raising! :) I'm so glad you're enjoying your rowing! Do you listen to Handel's water music while you row? ;)

[Rhinemaiden]

I never do well in the heat, and I make a very big point of whining about it the whole summer. :D

I just have a thing for boots. I love them, but haven't had a really nice pair of solid boots in ages. I don't know why I have decided I want them now. I guess I can just look forward to wearing them in the fall. :)

night, night Jo... sleep well! (I don't do well in the cold... and used to bitch about it from October until May before I moved to the tropics eons ago... now, no matter how hot it gets, I STFU! LOL)

-----------------------

hmmmmm.... looks like the coast is clear... I'll tidy a bit, kick back with a tall cold something, then broom off..... happy day all! >>>>>-------:)

[Flaxen]

Morning! (and Goodnight to Jo)

Glorious sunshine here and had a nice lie-in. Perfect start to the day. :)

[Stormdancer]

UGH.......

Tennis.....1 hour.....must wake up....


Hellooooooo~~~~~~~ :D

[Lutestring]

hey stormy, are you awake yet? :D the tennis starts in about 20 minutes.

jesii, are you around? getting the tea and scones organised, i suppose :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

hey stormy, are you awake yet? :D Ugh.......I'm here but I don't think I'm coherent yet, if ever I am...LOL

G'Evening to ya~~~~

How are you feeling? How's the limb?

[Lutestring]

my arm is actually feeling a bit better, yay. i can lift small objects that aren't too heavy, like an empty teacup. think i'll try brushing my teeth with my right hand tonight, without lifting my arm from the shoulder, just the elbow.
i managed to package up shalyn's tarot bag today, i can write with my right hand, woohoo :) :rolleyes:
it still hurts, but not quite so much. i go to see the specialist on tuesday.

[Stormdancer]

my arm is actually feeling a bit better, yay. i can lift small objects that aren't too heavy, like an empty teacup. think i'll try brushing my teeth with my right hand tonight, without lifting my arm from the shoulder, just the elbow.
i managed to package up shalyn's tarot bag today, i can write with my right hand, woohoo :) :rolleyes:
it still hurts, but not quite so much. i go to see the specialist on tuesday.Ah GOOD!! Progress...It's been a long haul for ya :heart:

[cardlady22]

Off for the visit and the water park. Talk to you all Monday evening!

Happy to see Wendywu on again! ;)

[Stormdancer]

Off for the visit and the water park. Talk to you all Monday evening!OOOOH!! Have fun! :*

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) I see I missed Wendy last night! Glad she's doing well though ♥ What's everyone's plans today?

[Stormdancer]

g'morning all :) i see i missed wendy last night! Glad she's doing well though ♥ what's everyone's plans today?

hi~~~~~

[Lutestring]

hi cardlady, bye cardlady, hi yira. i'm busy watching tennis, in another room from computer, so not really here :)

[Stormdancer]

hi cardlady, bye cardlady, hi yira. i'm busy watching tennis, in another room from computer, so not really here :)This is gonna be a HELLA match!!! :party:

[yirabeth]

Oh that's right, Tennis matches! Good luck to your choices :)

[Stormdancer]

What's up with you today? It's cooled down a bit here, and I might just brave the crowds and go back to the festival. When I went Thursday it was just for the music and I didn't really look at the venders....AND the food! :D

[yirabeth]

Festival sounds good :D Probably shopping today -- didn't do the swim trunks thing yesterday, so doing it today instead. It IS cooler today...at least so far, and that's very welcomed by me! :P

[emmsma]

Morning!

What's up with you today? It's cooled down a bit here, and I might just brave the crowds and go back to the festival. When I went Thursday it was just for the music and I didn't really look at the venders....AND the food! :D

How long do your festivals go on? Around here they are just weekend things. We stopped going to them because the vendors never have anything worth buying. :(

What kinda stuff do you look for from vendors?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Emmsma :)

[Stormdancer]

Morning!

How long do your festivals go on? Around here they are just weekend things. We stopped going to them because the vendors never have anything worth buying. :(

What kinda stuff do you look for from vendors?I usually just look around. This is a small thing and usually not much there. In fact, it's kinda sappy.

This one starts on Thursday and will go on until Monday night.

[Stormdancer]

OH, but they usually have someone doing henna tattoos...I LOVE those :D

[yirabeth]

We have a really nice one the last weekend in July, during our canoe festival week. It's really big and nice -- although being a small-town hick perhaps my idea of big and nice is merely small and nice by others' standards :D

[Stormdancer]

We have a really nice one the last weekend in July, during our canoe festival week. It's really big and nice -- although being a small-town hick perhaps my idea of big and nice is merely small and nice by others' standards :DReally?? Where is it? Maybe I'll skip San Francisco and do a road trip instead!

[yirabeth]

It's here in Grayling.... Every year, Grayling is the starting host of the North America's largest canoe race (yes I realize this isn't overly exciting unless you're really into canoes lol) It goes from here, Grayling, to Oscoda MI. It's a pretty big deal for our town, and a lot of businesses rely on the tourists to survive the rest of the year... :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Sable_River_Canoe_Marathon

http://www.ausablecanoemarathon.org/

http://graylingchamber.com/chamber-events/ausable-river-festival-intl-canoe-marathon/


All the above is really too much info if you're not actually interested in canoe racing/visiting hick towns in the hot July heat :D But I see from the schedule it's billed as an arts and crafts show. But it's more like a festival of its own, and is really nice I think.

[Stormdancer]

WOW!!! Canoes have really changed over the years! LOL It looks like fun. Will someone give me a canoe ride? I don't think I've ever been in a canoe...oh, wait....yeah, a Kayak. That's pretty close, right?

[yirabeth]

Yeah pretty close, only just room for one :) I love canoes...I wish I had my own so I could go out in a canoe every weekend hehe

[emmsma]

Sounds like fun, yira. Stormy, you really should make the road trip! There would be a whole festival to celebrate your arrival. :D

[yirabeth]

It may not be as fun as meeting a whole crew of tarotists though...LOL

[Shalyn]

Morning.

Putting bails on these things now. Devised a new style of bail, we'll see how those go over.

[yirabeth]

G'morning Shalyn :)

[Stormdancer]

Sounds like fun, yira. Stormy, you really should make the road trip! There would be a whole festival to celebrate your arrival. :DROTFLMAO...I am just THAT special :joke:

What are you up to today?

[Stormdancer]

It may not be as fun as meeting a whole crew of tarotists though...LOLYeah, but WAY cheaper and not so overwhelming...LOL! What's the food like?

And where has Blue been?

[Stormdancer]

Morning.

Putting bails on these things now. Devised a new style of bail, we'll see how those go over.G'Morning~~~

What's a bail?

[yirabeth]

TBH I'm not sure on the food...LOL I'm not a good festival goer! :( And I'm not sure on Blue...I'm guessing she's spending her spare time at the lake though. It's been warm and all, and she's really been missing the lake over the winter time...

[Stormdancer]

TBH I'm not sure on the food...LOL I'm not a good festival goer! :( And I'm not sure on Blue...I'm guessing she's spending her spare time at the lake though. It's been warm and all, and she's really been missing the lake over the winter time...Oh, that's right! Of course. I want a lake. :( and I just realized how stupid that sounds since Lake Michigan is right here...LOL

ok, I want a SMALL lake :D

[yirabeth]

We have small lakes in abundance here LOL Of course, that's why we have humidity in abundance here too! :D

[emmsma]

ROTFLMAO...I am just THAT special :joke:

What are you up to today?

Laying low. Broke again. I really don't understand it. I feel like I work all the time, but my checks evaporate almost instantly.

Getting a small sale together. BoGo Pewter. Quartz Crystal sphere. Looking around the house for likely suspects.

Dunno how I didn't realize I needed this check to last 2 weeks. Should NOT have paid any bills. :(

[Stormdancer]

Laying low. Broke again. I really don't understand it. I feel like I work all the time, but my checks evaporate almost instantly.

Getting a small sale together. BoGo Pewter. Quartz Crystal sphere. Looking around the house for likely suspects.

Dunno how I didn't realize I needed this check to last 2 weeks. Should NOT have paid any bills. :(Ah (((Sweetie))) I'm sorry :(

[yirabeth]

It is my firm opinion that money just plain SUCKS. Like Dad and I were saying last night, money may not be everything, but when you don't have it, it really IS!

[Stormdancer]

We have small lakes in abundance here LOL Of course, that's why we have humidity in abundance here too! :DOh...right...1,000 lakes and all that. Duh??

[emmsma]

Yep, too true, yira. I'm ok, just tired of the month to month struggle. I have to remember I can't afford to just pay my bills. I need to slap down $20/bill for awhile. But I don't, since things are not likely to get better any time soon. Dunno why things seem so much harder right now. *shrugs*

Still, fajitas are on schedule for tomorrow and I'm very excited for them. :P

So whats fun and new?

[yirabeth]

That's what I'm doing right now Emmsma :) Mostly it's okay but I know I'm really kinda resenting it right now :D So much I *need* to do, let alone WANT to do... :rolleyes: Count my blessings and all. Trying to anyway :P

[emmsma]

Hoping things will stay cooler today. There's been lots of cloud cover the last couple days. Rain is threatening but we never got any yesterday.

If it stays cool, I can make my aloo gobi. been several months. I want something yummy. Not sure what to do for Emm. He won't eat it. It has sauce/gravy. I can try cooking it til its more dry, but he will still want to scrap off the curry.

Maybe baked potato and a burger? We'll see.

I'd also like to figure something to do with the crab legs. (we are so tight, but he bought me 2 bags of it!) Maybe a salad with tomato and mozzarella? Sesame oil.

Dunno. still only 820am. kinda early for that kinda food.

[yirabeth]

Mmmm crab legs! Sounds yummy :)

We're eating cool this next few days..gonna be waaay too hot to turn the stove on. Glad I made the dumplings when I did because I absolutely refuse to turn the oven on too...LOL So salads, sandwiches, or something I can heat in the microwave is the extent of my cooking for now :D

[emmsma]

Yeah, I haven't wanted to cook either. Wanting to eat though! :D

And since I've got a one track mind and all on food, I should think about having something NOW. <insert smilie with fork and knife>

[yirabeth]

There's nothing (good) to eat in my house...I *really* need to go shopping some time... :D

[jcwirish]

Yo peeps! I'm a complete spaz because I'm trying to run off of about an hour of sleep. I feel very punchy.

I'm watching this tennis thing. Lots of grunting going on.

[jcwirish]

There's nothing (good) to eat in my house...I *really* need to go shopping some time... :D

I was just thinking the exact same thing. Hmmm... ?

[Stormdancer]

Yo peeps! I'm a complete spaz because I'm trying to run off of about an hour of sleep. I feel very punchy.

I'm watching this tennis thing. Lots of grunting going on.(((JO)))

Match point!!!! :party:

[Stormdancer]

WhoOOOot!!!!!!!!!!

[yirabeth]

G'morning Jo! 1 hr of sleep is not enough...LOL

[jcwirish]

G'morning Jo! 1 hr of sleep is not enough...LOL

YA think? :D

Is that the end of the tennis?

[emmsma]

Ah! Thats where everybody went!

Hi Jo! You need a nap or caffeine. Which would you like?

[emmsma]

I'll let you pick:

1. http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/15/d3/69/super-comfy-bed.jpg

or

2. http://www.publicradio.org/columns/marketplace/sustainability-answers/Coffee%20love.jpg

[Shalyn]

G'Morning~~~

What's a bail?

You know that thing on a pendant that you slip the chain through, so you can wear it? That's a bail.

Oh...right...1,000 lakes and all that. Duh??

Yira lives in Minnesota?

[jcwirish]

Ah! Thats where everybody went!

Hi Jo! You need a nap or caffeine. Which would you like?

Hiya Emm. Wow that bed looks very inviting. I don't think I can go back to sleep, so I'll take the coffee. Thanks.

Sorry for the money issues. I know how very stressful that is. (((Emm)))

[Stormdancer]

Yira lives in Minnesota?um...er...no LOL

[yirabeth]

Yira lives in Minnesota?

Minnesota is land of 10,000 lakes...they outdo poor Michigan... :D

[jcwirish]

What is my cat's obsession with the picture hanging over the piano?!! He jumps up there and bats at the frame. It drives me nuts!

[Stormdancer]

Is that the end of the tennis?It is as far as I'm concerned...LOL. There's still the mixed doubles, but I'm not into that.

[Shalyn]

Watched the movie "The Yearling" last night.

W.T.H.

You know, I'm all for not keeping sadness and dark from the kids, but what is with all those movies made back in the 40's & 50's where kids have their favorite pets die? Come ON people. Granted, frontier life was not all rainbows and unicorns and butterflies (that's for us older people), but ... yeesh!

[Shalyn]

What is my cat's obsession with the picture hanging over the piano?!! He jumps up there and bats at the frame. It drives me nuts!

My cat gets up my one of my pictures, and runs his paws over it. Like a scratching post, but with out the scratching.

dunno what he's doing, either.

[jcwirish]

Watched the movie "The Yearling" last night.

W.T.H.

You know, I'm all for not keeping sadness and dark from the kids, but what is with all those movies made back in the 40's & 50's where kids have their favorite pets die? Come ON people. Granted, frontier life was not all rainbows and unicorns and butterflies (that's for us older people), but ... yeesh!

Movies like this are evil! :D I can watch the news if I want to get depressed and sad. Movies should be a nice escape from it all, IMO.

[jcwirish]

My cat gets up my one of my pictures, and runs his paws over it. Like a scratching post, but with out the scratching.

dunno what he's doing, either.

My cat seems to want to pull this picture off the wall! I just don't get it.

[Stormdancer]

Watched the movie "The Yearling" last night.

W.T.H.

You know, I'm all for not keeping sadness and dark from the kids, but what is with all those movies made back in the 40's & 50's where kids have their favorite pets die? Come ON people. Granted, frontier life was not all rainbows and unicorns and butterflies (that's for us older people), but ... yeesh!I just cannot watch movies like that.

[emmsma]

I just cannot watch movies like that.

Agreed. Life is hard enough without misery filled films.

[Stormdancer]

I feel like I need a nap...LOL

That was WAY too much excitement for so early in the morning :bugeyed:

[jcwirish]

did ya'll see the boots I am thinking of buying on Ebay? Any opinions?

Posts 163 and 164

[Stormdancer]

did ya'll see the boots I am thinking of buying on Ebay? Any opinions?uh....yeah but that was WAY earlier. Let me backtrack...

[Stormdancer]

Here's the other pair. These are used and would need new rubber on the heels, but that's no big deal. These retail for like $300. normally.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220806438966&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156I like these, but then new boots bug me...LOL I like the color of them better, AND they're cheaper! :D

[yirabeth]

Oh, I saw them - I think I like the darker ones better. But both are lovely!

[jcwirish]

I like these, but then new boots bug me...LOL I like the color of them better, AND they're cheaper! :D

Yeah I like those too. There is a pair of the others that are slightly used for the same price. I'm contemplating trying to get them both, because the combined price would still be cheaper than buying one pair NEW.

I really like that dark brown color. I would have to replace the rubber heels, but that's easy enough I think.

[Laura Borealis]

Watched the movie "The Yearling" last night.

W.T.H.

You know, I'm all for not keeping sadness and dark from the kids, but what is with all those movies made back in the 40's & 50's where kids have their favorite pets die? Come ON people. Granted, frontier life was not all rainbows and unicorns and butterflies (that's for us older people), but ... yeesh!

Yeah... like Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows... I read a lot of those when I was a kid. When I complained I was told they were supposed to teach me that everything dies. I already knew that! I mean I had been to funerals and I'd seen animals killed on the road and stuff. I don't know why people have this idea that kids need to learn that things die. It seems pretty basic.

[emmsma]

I much prefer the darker pair!

[jcwirish]

Okay, three votes for the darker boots. This is good to know. Thanks guys.

[Stormdancer]

Okay, three votes for the darker boots. This is good to know. Thanks guys.It's always fun to spend someone else's money! :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Yeah, I'm really good at spending money for others! :D :D Just don't ask ME to part with a dime... :P

[jcwirish]

It's always fun to spend someone else's money! :laugh:

Ain't in though? :D

[emmsma]

Now that we've helped Jo, anybody else need shopping assistance? :D

[jcwirish]

Okay, I think I'll give sleeping another go. Wish me luck ladies. :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Okay, I think I'll give sleeping another go. Wish me luck ladies. :heart:Sweet dreams (((JO)))

I may be following...

[Stormdancer]

Now that we've helped Jo, anybody else need shopping assistance? :DYou can help me paint & decorate my living room...LOL

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams, Jo ♥

Painting/decorating is so very individual...what I like you may not..etc...

My main suggestion is to get home magazines and find a room decoration article that appeals to you AND your style of house and try to use that as a guideline :) (not saying MIMIC exactly, just use it for hints/guidelines)

[Stormdancer]

I just saw a clown :bugeyed:

Driving a Pontiac...LOL

[yirabeth]

Hehe, that must be fun! I once saw Santa Claus when I was working the drive through of the local McD's.. (back when I was a young mom lol)

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All

Yesterday I finally picked up my paycheque, only 2 days after I should have gotten it. But I still haven't deposited it yet. When I do, tho, I should be able to Finally send out my train package. Finally.

[Chiska]

Yeah... like Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows... I read a lot of those when I was a kid. When I complained I was told they were supposed to teach me that everything dies. I already knew that! I mean I had been to funerals and I'd seen animals killed on the road and stuff. I don't know why people have this idea that kids need to learn that things die. It seems pretty basic.

I read all those as well. And others like "Run, Rainey Run" and a bunch of other Mel Ellis books. Where the Red Fern Grows was alot better than most - but I guess they fall under the genre of books dealing with life lessons and "coming of age." Ol' Yeller was alright - seein' as he was a Black Mouth Cur and all (not a yellow lab as shown on television).

[Chiska]

I just saw a clown :bugeyed:

Driving a Pontiac...LOL

Well, that *does* fit. I mean, a clown would go around in '68 Yenko Super Camaro or something else super cool.

Unless of course, the clown was driving a Firebird. Then he'd just be an 80's Sleaze Clown.

[NorthernTigress]

I just saw a clown :bugeyed:

Driving a Pontiac...LOL

Clowns are people too. But to be driving around still in makeup, he's probably late for something.

[Stormdancer]

Hiya NT & Chiska~~~

How's Monster Dog? :(

[emmsma]

You can help me paint & decorate my living room...LOL

I like grabbing lots of those paint samples and walking around in the new space. Try to see connections and possibilities.

[Stormdancer]

Well, that *does* fit. I mean, a clown would go around in '68 Yenko Super Camaro or something else super cool.

Unless of course, the clown was driving a Firebird. Then he'd just be an 80's Sleaze Clown. um...I think it was a late model Grand Prix kinda thing...white...

[kaleanna]

slips in and plops down in my comfy chair.


am very tired :/


Decluttered some of my room yesterday, 5 bags of trash and I dunno how many bags of stuff for donation, but by guess another 7 or so bags.


Today I folded clothes, decluttered the dining room table, did up the dishes and so far have washed and dried one load of clothes in between refereeing the kids

[Shalyn]

did ya'll see the boots I am thinking of buying on Ebay? Any opinions?

Posts 163 and 164

Oooh, I likey

[Stormdancer]

4 clowns :bugeyed:

In a BIG red pickup truck.

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

On the phone with Mom...

[Shalyn]

Yeah... like Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows... I read a lot of those when I was a kid. When I complained I was told they were supposed to teach me that everything dies. I already knew that! I mean I had been to funerals and I'd seen animals killed on the road and stuff. I don't know why people have this idea that kids need to learn that things die. It seems pretty basic.

I KNOW!

I complained to my friend (she noted that she would not be watching the movie), she even said there was a trope about this - Death by Newbery Medal (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeathByNewberyMedal). Stupid coming of age crap!

[yirabeth]

Oh my...I am feeling like an utter PIG....

I heard a loud POP!/THUMP! type noise in the fridge while making lunch. WTH?? I open it to see what's fallen down, I really hadn't messed with anything though, just gotten cheese and ham out of the meat drawer and tortillas that slide on the narrow bit of shelf under the meat drawer...

A can of biscuits exploded in my fridge! :bugeyed: It seems I forgot I bought a can back in FEBRUARY (because the expiration date on the end of the can was Mar 01) and had put it in the door shelves with the condiments and promptly forgot about it...I'm just guessing 4 months past the exp. date is just TOO long for a can of biscuits! I had biscuits spread all across the top shelf of the fridge :D

Kinda funny. But makes me feel totally disgusting and piggish...

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Shalyn]

I also cracked up the first time I saw "Old Yeller" dog food at the store.

I mean - what's their advertising spin? "Want your dog to contract rabies? Fees him Old Yeller dog food."

[yirabeth]

I also cracked up the first time I saw "Old Yeller" dog food at the store.

I mean - what's their advertising spin? "Want your dog to contract rabies? Fees him Old Yeller dog food."

:bugeyed: :bugeyed: :bugeyed:

:D :D

[NorthernTigress]

4 clowns :bugeyed:

In a BIG red pickup truck.

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

On the phone with Mom...


Okay, now THAT'S funny!

[yirabeth]

LOL, I took it to mean SHE was on the phone with mom...but maybe the clowns are?? :P

[Stormdancer]

Okay, now THAT'S funny!

LOL, I took it to mean SHE was on the phone with mom...but maybe the clowns are?? :P

Yeah, I was on the phone with Mom and glanced out the window to see 4 of them around the truck...then they all got in and drove off. Strangest thing...

But She mentioned parades...duh?

[Stormdancer]

A can of biscuits exploded in my fridge! :bugeyed: It seems I forgot I bought a can back in FEBRUARY (because the expiration date on the end of the can was Mar 01) and had put it in the door shelves with the condiments and promptly forgot about it...I'm just guessing 4 months past the exp. date is just TOO long for a can of biscuits! I had biscuits spread all across the top shelf of the fridge :DROTFLMAO...now THAT is funny :joke:

I think I should check my fridge. I did NOT know that could happen!

[kaleanna]

am so not caught up,


What news do I need to know about?????

[emmsma]

I haz a can of biscuits in the fridge. Am afraid. :P

Oh my...I am feeling like an utter PIG....

I heard a loud POP!/THUMP! type noise in the fridge while making lunch. WTH?? I open it to see what's fallen down, I really hadn't messed with anything though, just gotten cheese and ham out of the meat drawer and tortillas that slide on the narrow bit of shelf under the meat drawer...

A can of biscuits exploded in my fridge! :bugeyed: It seems I forgot I bought a can back in FEBRUARY (because the expiration date on the end of the can was Mar 01) and had put it in the door shelves with the condiments and promptly forgot about it...I'm just guessing 4 months past the exp. date is just TOO long for a can of biscuits! I had biscuits spread all across the top shelf of the fridge :D

Kinda funny. But makes me feel totally disgusting and piggish...

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Stormdancer]

am so not caught up,


What news do I need to know about?????Heya~~~

I'm being invaded by clowns and Yira is exploding biscuits. :laugh:

My fridge is NOW safe, and just in the nick of time...LOL

[kaleanna]

Heya~~~

I'm being invaded by clowns and Yira is exploding biscuits. :laugh:

My fridge is NOW safe, and just in the nick of time...LOL

:bugeyed: exploding biscuits, invading clowns............. Yikes, ROFL :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Kinda funny. But makes me feel totally disgusting and piggish... *** sits in the disgusting piggish corner with Yira *** :D

[yirabeth]

Hey Kaleanna :)

ROTFLMAO...now THAT is funny :joke:

I think I should check my fridge. I did NOT know that could happen!

I umm...errrmmmm...had 3 more cans on the same shelf so I threw those away too...I'm wondering if they're gonna explode in the trash :D Luckily the trash is behind a door so no one will get hurt by flying metal discs that explode off cans :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

...I'm wondering if they're gonna explode in the trash :D ROTFLMAO...I wondered the same, but there's a lid on my can. I wonder if it'll blow the lid off?

Oh Gawd, what if it happens in the middle of the night? :bugeyed: I may take it out before I go to sleep.

[NorthernTigress]

We've had some scarily old things in our fridge before, but nothing has ever exploded.

[yirabeth]

ROFL! I don't have a lid on my can -- got tired of cleaning it because Jack (and the older boys) never could seem to hit the actual trash can :D Or they'd neglect to lift the lid -- oops! and leave the mess for me to clean. So that's why it's behind a closed door :P

I might clean my fridge today now, because I'm totally grossed out by exploded biscuits LOL At least the fridge is cool right???

[Stormdancer]

I might clean my fridge today now, because I'm totally grossed out by exploded biscuits LOL At least the fridge is cool right??? That's a GREAT attitude...and clever...LOL. Who needs A/C?

[Stormdancer]

What did Jack say?

[yirabeth]

Well, pretty much his usual...I'm weird...

I just havent figured out how a can of exploding biscuits makes ME weird. Unless it's because I left them in so long and caused them to explode. He's hard to figure out sometimes :D

[Stormdancer]

Oh my...this ranks right up there with DAMN Giant Mutant Frogs...:D

[Stormdancer]

I haz a can of biscuits in the fridge. Am afraid. :PYa know, she's been gone for a while. I hope she's ok!! :joke:

[Stormdancer]

We've had some scarily old things in our fridge before, but nothing has ever exploded.I'm still waiting to hear about Wendy's DS and his milk bottle...LOL

[yirabeth]

I'm wondering if they're gonna explode in the trash

Yes. Yes they WILL explode in the trash can....

I took my trash out just now, even though the bag was only half full. At least the outside trash has a lid LOL

Ya know, she's been gone for a while. I hope she's ok!! :joke:

Ut oh, we might need a search and rescue if she had more than a can or two!! :D

Oh my...this ranks right up there with DAMN Giant Mutant Frogs...:D

No way, the Mutant Frogs is MUCH better..besides, what could I be, a mutant ninja...biscuit??? :D :D :D

I'm still waiting to hear about Wendy's DS and his milk bottle...LOL

Oh, yes we want to hear this!

[Stormdancer]

Yes. Yes they WILL explode in the trash can....

I took my trash out just now, even though the bag was only half full. At least the outside trash has a lid LOL Did they? :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

Yep LOL I very GENTLY removed the bag from the can, tied the top and GENTLY set it into the outside trash..and clapped the lid on! The remaining two cans can explode in peace now :D

[Stormdancer]

ROTFLMAO...

A Red Pickup just drove by...I had clown flashbacks, but it wasn't them :joke:

[Stormdancer]

Yep LOL I very GENTLY removed the bag from the can, tied the top and GENTLY set it into the outside trash..and clapped the lid on! The remaining two cans can explode in peace now :D:bugeyed: Be RIGHT back....

[yirabeth]

Hehe, see for me? Those clowns would be the stuff of nightmares...I STILL remember the Artex paintings my mother had put on our bedroom wall when my sister and I were little..clowns, that LAUGHED at night..I could HEAR them and SEE them laughing... I screamed the house down for a week before my mother took them down and put them in the trash LOL

[Laura Borealis]

I read all those as well. And others like "Run, Rainey Run" and a bunch of other Mel Ellis books. Where the Red Fern Grows was alot better than most - but I guess they fall under the genre of books dealing with life lessons and "coming of age." Ol' Yeller was alright - seein' as he was a Black Mouth Cur and all (not a yellow lab as shown on television).

I should go back and re-read some of those stories now that I can appreciate them as literature, rather than being all "WHY DID THE DOG HAVE TO DIE?" :mad:

I KNOW!

I complained to my friend (she noted that she would not be watching the movie), she even said there was a trope about this - Death by Newbery Medal (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeathByNewberyMedal). Stupid coming of age crap!

LOLOLOL! Death by Newbery Medal! :laugh:

I just saw a clown :bugeyed:

Driving a Pontiac...LOL

ROFL! I'd give a lot to see that...



A can of biscuits exploded in my fridge! :bugeyed: ... I had biscuits spread all across the top shelf of the fridge :D

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

And also for that! :laugh: LMAO! Sorry you had an unexpected cleanup though.



Okay, we're off to see Super 8...

[yirabeth]

Hehe, glad we bring a smile to your face Laura :)♥ Enjoy the movie!

ps - the dogs do NOT like exploding biscuits... :D :D

[Wendywu]

I'm still waiting to hear about Wendy's DS and his milk bottle...LOL

It's still there ......... :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Hehe, see for me? Those clowns would be the stuff of nightmares...OK...Now I'm kinda freaked out. I just come in from taking out the trash and guess what music is playing on the TV?

Send in the Clowns

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

It's still there ......... :laugh:OK, I just don't get this!

[Wendywu]

It's on top of his tall bookcase in his room. A plastic see-through carton, half full of milk. (Well, it was milk once). The lid is on. Carton's been there about six years now I think..... we're watching it to see what happens to it :D

[yirabeth]

OK...Now I'm kinda freaked out. I just come in from taking out the trash and guess what music is playing on the TV?

Send in the Clowns

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

YIKES!!! Your music-player is POSSESSED! Please do not bring it when you come visit, M'kay?? :P

[yirabeth]

It's on top of his tall bookcase in his room. A plastic see-through carton, half full of milk. (Well, it was milk once). The lid is on. Carton's been there about six years now I think..... we're watching it to see what happens to it :D

Ohhh somehow I thought I'd missed a story about a bottle...like from when he was a baby LOL

[Stormdancer]

It's on top of his tall bookcase in his room. A plastic see-through carton, half full of milk. (Well, it was milk once). The lid is on. Carton's been there about six years now I think..... we're watching it to see what happens to it :DSO...4 month old biscuits explode but not 6 year old milk cartons...HUH.

[Stormdancer]

YIKES!!! Your music-player is POSSESSED! Please do not bring it when you come visit, M'kay?? :PLOL...it's an ice skating show on the TV :joke:

[yirabeth]

LOL...it's an ice skating show on the TV :joke:

That's proof right there, it is! TV IS EVIL!!!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-devil25.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Wendywu]

That's proof right there, it is! TV IS EVIL!!!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-devil25.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


Kill the Evil TV!!!!!!

[yirabeth]

Hehe, that'll learn it for having CLOWNS....!!

I have to be off now - Jack says it's time to go get his swim trunks LOL Back after a bit!

[NorthernTigress]

Kill the Evil TV!!!!!!

Giggle. There's a theater production company/acting troupe where I live called "Kill Your Television." That's the first thing that came to mind when I saw your post.

[emmsma]

OK...Now I'm kinda freaked out. I just come in from taking out the trash and guess what music is playing on the TV?

Send in the Clowns

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

THats truly funny.

Hi Wendy! Long time no see. *waves*

I have not exploded. The boy is playing Sonic Colors on the Wii. I'd never seen it before. Its very pretty.

I've also rediscovered Dragons. Good for a few hours distraction. :)

Hubby is off to the store for last minute ingredients for tomorrows fajitas. Praying he sticks to the list. (you can pray with me, yes?)

[Stormdancer]

I'm being invaded by clowns... They are back, and now there are 8 of them. I need that nap!

[emmsma]

They are back, and now there are 8 of them. I need that nap!

So what kind of medication are you on, anyway? :)

[Stormdancer]

I have not exploded. !!!YAY!!!
(((emmsma))):love:

Praying he sticks to the list. (you can pray with me, yes?)Oh yes indeed }}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Wendywu]

Whatever it is, I ain't having any!

[Stormdancer]

So what kind of medication are you on, anyway? :)None............ yet

[Wendywu]

Yep - praying he sticks to the list!!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I start work an hour earlier today, so I'll be getting ready soon.

[Stormdancer]

Well, I start work an hour earlier today, so I'll be getting ready soon.Have you been busy since it's a Holiday weekend?

[Queen of Disks]

hello, got let out of work early so I am home for two days! :party:

[Stormdancer]

hello, got let out of work early so I am home for two days! :party:YAY!!! Welcome home~~~

[emmsma]

Welcome home QoD! Hooray for days off.

[NorthernTigress]

Have you been busy since it's a Holiday weekend?

I refused to go anywhere near the story on Friday, which was the actual holiday. Tho I heard it wasn't as busy as expected. Yesterday was busy. I had to play "doorman" at closing time. Basically I announced "Everyone who is in line right now will be served. But no one new is coming into the store."

[Queen of Disks]

Oh my...I am feeling like an utter PIG....

I heard a loud POP!/THUMP! type noise in the fridge while making lunch. WTH?? I open it to see what's fallen down, I really hadn't messed with anything though, just gotten cheese and ham out of the meat drawer and tortillas that slide on the narrow bit of shelf under the meat drawer...

A can of biscuits exploded in my fridge! :bugeyed: It seems I forgot I bought a can back in FEBRUARY (because the expiration date on the end of the can was Mar 01) and had put it in the door shelves with the condiments and promptly forgot about it...I'm just guessing 4 months past the exp. date is just TOO long for a can of biscuits! I had biscuits spread all across the top shelf of the fridge :D

Kinda funny. But makes me feel totally disgusting and piggish...

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

My mother says many years ago she left a case of beer in her car in the middle of winter and it was so cold the beer went splodey all over the inside of her car! :eek:

[Stormdancer]

I had to play "doorman" at closing time.

Well HERE (http://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/ObjView/M993.59.2.1.jpg)...

And of course ya need THIS (http://www.jauniforms.com/images/doormanJKSM.jpg) too!! :laugh:

[Wendywu]

My mother says many years ago she left a case of beer in her car in the middle of winter and it was so cold the beer went splodey all over the inside of her car! :eek:

That must have smelled like a brewery for months!

[Stormdancer]

Hooray for days off.I'm not so sure about this anymore! Today has been kinda stressful.... :bugeyed:

[Queen of Disks]

That must have smelled like a brewery for months!

Yes it did. :)

[Wendywu]

Ah well - time for bed - g'night all :)

[Stormdancer]

Ah well - time for bed - g'night all :)

G'Night Wendy~~~ :*

Sweet dreams....NO clowns...LOL

[kaleanna]

nite Wendy, Sweet dreams.

[NorthernTigress]

Well HERE (http://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/ObjView/M993.59.2.1.jpg)...

And of course ya need THIS (http://www.jauniforms.com/images/doormanJKSM.jpg) too!! :laugh:

Giggle

[Stormdancer]

OK...I'm gonna try for that nap.....

[Stormdancer]

WOW, it is REALLY quiet in here.....

ECHO


EchOO


echOOO


. })

[Queen of Disks]

Not over here. My stupid neighbor is shooting off illegal fireworks and it's not dark yet. :mad:

Long night for the dog. :(

Where is my boomstick????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcK2T6aeXY&feature=related

[Stormdancer]

Where is my boomstick????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcK2T6aeXY&feature=relatedLOL...I remember that....Now that I've clicked on it. I thought you were looking for your bRoomstick and I was kinda wondering about that. :bugeyed:

(((Doggie)))

[Queen of Disks]

LOL...I remember that....Now that I've clicked on it. I thought you were looking for your bRoomstick and I was kinda wondering about that. :bugeyed:

(((Doggie)))

Might need that too! :P Off for dinner, bye!

[emmsma]

This is not a holiday for pooches.

Eating biscuits with butter and peach preserves. thanks for the idea guys.

Couldn't leave them and didn't want to toss them.

[yirabeth]

Hi, back from spending money -- it wasn't a lot of fun either! :D

[yirabeth]

This is not a holiday for pooches.

Eating biscuits with butter and peach preserves. thanks for the idea guys.

Couldn't leave them and didn't want to toss them.

Sounds good LOL But I'm guessing yours weren't out of date by 4 months :P

[Stormdancer]

Eating biscuits with butter and peach preserves. thanks for the idea guys.LOL...oh my...

[emmsma]

I looked them over when I opened them, and it all looked good.

[Stormdancer]

Off for dinner, bye!

Make sure to add biscuits to the meal!!! Bye~~~

[Laura Borealis]

It's on top of his tall bookcase in his room. A plastic see-through carton, half full of milk. (Well, it was milk once). The lid is on. Carton's been there about six years now I think..... we're watching it to see what happens to it :D

So... is it, like, a solid curd by now? Dried up? It can't still be liquid... can it? :bugeyed:

[emmsma]

I'm so bored. We are watching the animated Star Trek Series, but I wish I was DOING something.Think I might go find my yarn.

[yirabeth]

I was telling Jack about that on the way to Gaylord, we were wondering the same thing! I forbid him to try it though unless he cleaned the REST of his room first :D

[Stormdancer]

So... is it, like, a solid curd by now? Dried up? It can't still be liquid... can it? :bugeyed:Aren't we just a fascinating bunch of characters? :D

[yirabeth]

I have this almost irresistable urge to try seed beading but really wanted to stay with 'natural' materials....*sigh* (only *almost* because lack of funding is a handy prevention for indulging :P )

[Stormdancer]

I have this almost irresistable urge to try seed beading but really wanted to stay with 'natural' materials....*sigh* (only *almost* because lack of funding is a handy prevention for indulging :P )Yeah, I kinda wanted to get into bead weaving, I think it was, but ....well.....

[emmsma]

I've never worked seed beads either, but I've tons of black beads and brown ones.

[yirabeth]

Prob is I really enjoyed working on that velvet/pearl choker which is basically bead weaving (albeit on a bigger scale) so I think I'd really LIKE it...but using the 2-3mm natural beads is just so very not enjoyable. The holes are usually too small, and require being bored out with a mini awl first...imagine doing THAT for an entire project of a few thousand beads... LOL I'd be happy to pay MORE for them if only the holes were right...(well they DO cost a LOT more really...one strand for ~$5-10 instead of a whole tube for $3...LOL)

SO I thought, maybe if I only use GLASS..glass is better than plastic right?? LOL Turns out, nearly as I can see, all seed beads are glass :rolleyes: Maybe it's quality that makes some look so cheap?? I dunno...the ones on my totem bag look very nice. But that could be the way they were done too... *sigh*

I can't handle the idea of cheap. If it can't be classy and acceptable where ever, I'm just not interested LOL

[emmsma]

Yeah, if its plastic, I'd rather not make anything. I think my tiny beads are wood. Glass creations might be nice.

[yirabeth]

Hmm, seed bead sized wooden beads? That would be awesome too!

[emmsma]

I broke apart a few African style necklaces. Got me some sand beads that way too.

[yirabeth]

Hehe, that would be tough to get a lot that way :D

What I'm thinking is making bag/purses rather than jewelry....

[Stormdancer]

Why did you need to bore out the holes?

Maybe it's the color of the bead. The Primary colors...flat color...look plasticky but if you went with....oh never mind...I have NO idea what I'm trying to say. :(

On an amusing note... "plasticky" seems to be spelled correctly...is that really a word?

[yirabeth]

Because the holes are too tiny to fit a beading needle through...we're talking EXCEPTIONALLY tiny holes! In addition, a lot of them aren't very straight, so you have to straighten them out to fit them in a design.

[Stormdancer]

Because the holes are too tiny to fit a beading needle through...we're talking EXCEPTIONALLY tiny holes! In addition, a lot of them aren't very straight, so you have to straighten them out to fit them in a design.WOW...how are you supposed to use them then? That seems stupid.

I was gonna try something like this only a LOT narrower....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4301176946_cd6911e6fd.jpg

[Stormdancer]

I broke apart a few African style necklaces. Got me some sand beads that way too. That's a great idea...

[yirabeth]

That's pretty Stormy :) Something like that would take FOREVER with gemstone seedbead sized beads... :D Yes, it is somewhat counterproductive to have beads that the holes aren't very well formed. I'm not sure if that's just Fire Mountain's 2-3mm gem beads, or ALL of them...I want to try ordering them elsewhere next and see if they're better quality (of course that also drives the price up LOL)

[Stormdancer]

That's pretty Stormy :) Something like that would take FOREVER with gemstone seedbead sized beads... :D Yes, it is somewhat counterproductive to have beads that the holes aren't very well formed. I'm not sure if that's just Fire Mountain's 2-3mm gem beads, or ALL of them...I want to try ordering them elsewhere next and see if they're better quality (of course that also drives the price up LOL)Yeah, but aren't they HIGHLY recommended? Maybe it's the nature of working with stone. I was kinda wondering about wood too....wouldn't drilling the whole in tiny bead just make them break?

Oh, and that weaving is called peyote bead weaving...http://www.i-bead.com/peyoteinstructions.html

[yirabeth]

Yeah that's possible Stormy - but wouldn't hurt to TRY another supplier :D I've had periodic issues with beads from Fire Mountain -- sometimes getting their inexpensive beads is a lot more expensive than getting the higher cost ones, because you have to throw out beads that the hole is just so cockeyed you really can't do a thing with it, etc. That's okay sometimes...but for instance, the choker I made, I used twice the amount of amethyst that I should have had to, because they were so poorly drilled. I ended up being unable to use a lot - although I will try redrilling them with my awl set.(and actually those were NOT the cheap ones lol) Makes for some expensive jewelry when you're planning on affordable :P

But again, that could be the problem of natural materials. I just think I need to look around and make SURE that's the only reason :)

[Stormdancer]

Yeah that's possible Stormy - but wouldn't hurt to TRY another supplier :D I've had periodic issues with beads from Fire Mountain -- sometimes getting their inexpensive beads is a lot more expensive than getting the higher cost ones, because you have to throw out beads that the hole is just so cockeyed you really can't do a thing with it, etc. That's okay sometimes...but for instance, the choker I made, I used twice the amount of amethyst that I should have had to, because they were so poorly drilled. I ended up being unable to use a lot - although I will try redrilling them with my awl set.(and actually those were NOT the cheap ones lol) Makes for some expensive jewelry when you're planning on affordable :P

But again, that could be the problem of natural materials. I just think I need to look around and make SURE that's the only reason :)Did you ever contact them about that? What did they say?

[yirabeth]

No, I'm pretty bad about that...always afraid to "make waves"... and I just assumed they were 'as intended'. Although on the amethyst teardrops I really was a bit angry because those were NOT the 'cheap ones'...but I was pushed for time since I was late and it was for a gift and I didn't want to get told send them back and we'll replace them LOL

[Shalyn]

Because the holes are too tiny to fit a beading needle through...we're talking EXCEPTIONALLY tiny holes! In addition, a lot of them aren't very straight, so you have to straighten them out to fit them in a design.

I work exclusively with seed beads. You just need the right type of beading needle. I've noticed that some beading needles are basically the same thing as sewing needles. There are needles that go through seed beads with no problem. took me a while to figure that out.

Or, you don't need a needle at all if you use wire.

[Stormdancer]

No, I'm pretty bad about that...always afraid to "make waves"... and I just assumed they were 'as intended'. Although on the amethyst teardrops I really was a bit angry because those were NOT the 'cheap ones'...but I was pushed for time since I was late and it was for a gift and I didn't want to get told send them back and we'll replace them LOLYeah...I remember that...Do you have other places in mind? Damn..now I'm thinking about that whole weaving thing again...LOL! Lucky for me all of my old bookmarks are on the PC...I'm not THAT interested!

[emmsma]

I had that problem with some tiny peridot beads I got there. Most were not threadable. I even bought silk thread but I'd never worked with it before. It was not easy to work with.

[Shalyn]

You know, too, there are different types of beads. The bracelet or whatever that Stormy showed looks to be made from Delica beads, which are all uniform in size. I think it's the Czech beads that are not uniform.

I have a ton of beads. Most are vintage, too. Glass. Though I think wood would be fun to use.

[yirabeth]

I work exclusively with seed beads. You just need the right type of beading needle. I've noticed that some beading needles are basically the same thing as sewing needles. There are needles that go through seed beads with no problem. took me a while to figure that out.

Or, you don't need a needle at all if you use wire.

Oh, no we're talking gemstone beads that are equivalent in size to 11/0 seed beads -- 2-3mm beads of (I have attempted with thus far) jasper, amethyst, quartz crystal, etc.

I had that problem with some tiny peridot beads I got there. Most were not threadable. I even bought silk thread but I'd never worked with it before. It was not easy to work with.

Yep, same here..I've even gotten some 4mm beads that are pretty useless. I still have them; if I need a bead or two for a project I'll use them but I just cannot use them if I might need a STRING of beads, because I'm sure to not have enough! And there's enough variation in the different order lots to make a noticeable difference.

[emmsma]

When I was first into beading, I did a bunch of things with wood and bone. Maybe a few turquoise or onyx tossed in. Carnelian. It was fun.

My dad had a friend who liked "tribal/native" looking things. He bought several pieces from me.

[Stormdancer]

You know, too, there are different types of beads. The bracelet or whatever that Stormy showed looks to be made from Delica beads, which are all uniform in size. I think it's the Czech beads that are not uniform.

I have a ton of beads. Most are vintage, too. Glass. Though I think wood would be fun to use.aYUP...delica...which I didn't remember until you posted it...LOL

This was 6 or 7 years ago :rolleyes:

[yirabeth]

It really is a thrill to have someone want your stuff enough to buy it huh :) I've sold a few pieces...and I just really feel GOOD about that :D

[Stormdancer]

When I was first into beading, I did a bunch of things with wood and bone. Maybe a few turquoise or onyx tossed in. Carnelian. It was fun.

My dad had a friend who liked "tribal/native" looking things. He bought several pieces from me.OH...how cool!

[emmsma]

Ooh. Its gotten all still outside. Slightest hint of cooler air moving. I think I might get rain!

[yirabeth]

Rain is GOOD!!

Are they going to have fireworks where you're at, considering the fire risk and the ongoing fire??

[Stormdancer]

Ooh. Its gotten all still outside. Slightest hint of cooler air moving. I think I might get rain!OOOOH!!!! ***Stormy runs about excitedly*** Go out a sniff it....goONgoONgoON ***shove***

[Stormdancer]

You know, too, there are different types of beads. The bracelet or whatever that Stormy showed looks to be made from Delica beads, which are all uniform in size. I think it's the Czech beads that are not uniform.

I have a ton of beads. Most are vintage, too. Glass. Though I think wood would be fun to use.OK...where did ya go?

I was gonna ask if you've ever done the bead weaving thing?

[emmsma]

Only Springerville is having fireworks. They were one of the last towns evacuated. I think they are crazed. I think the people in Show Low - where I work - protested until it was cancelled. Chamber of Commerce felt it important to keep the show going, but the community would rather their homes didn't burn as a result. :P

There's a good chance of thunderstorms tomorrow. That might put a damper on festivities in any case.

And I didn't go outside, but kitty, Mr Cheese and I were both with our faces at the window, trying to breathe in the rain scent.

Its cooler moister air, but doesn't have that to die for ozone smell.

I love that scent!

[emmsma]

EEk. Finally went to ravelry today for the first time. I've about 7 blanket patterns open right now.

Need to step away from the computer for a bit.

*waves*

[yirabeth]

See ya soon Emmsma :)

[Stormdancer]

Only Springerville is having fireworks. Are they F*CKING nuts??? Seriously????

And I didn't go outside, but kitty, Mr Cheese and I were both with our faces at the window, trying to breathe in the rain scent.***note to self...shove HARDER*** :D

Its cooler moister air, but doesn't have that to die for ozone smell.

I love that scent!um...er...yeah, but? That means lightening...NOT GOOD...

[yirabeth]

Yes, they are effing nuts.....LOL

[Queen of Disks]

back from dinner, had a minor cookout. Stupid neighbor shot off more fireworks. :mad:

Several cities by me canceled fireworks because of lack of funds.

[linnie]

Some people are, Stormy!!!!!!!! Hi Yira, emmsma everyone... :) Oops... QoD (So many times, despite my very infrequent visitations, QoD and I cross-post!!!!)

Hello everyone... I hope the rain comes, gently first, to soak in, then more steadily, to green things up for you all...

Beading, yes... some of those gemstone beads just don't have big enough holes huh? I know that from making my crystal and wire trees... But, I love making them, so just have to toss the offending beads into the labyrinth... not wasted, just a new purpose for them...

Rain, rain, rain... Many blessings all :heart:

[Shalyn]

Oh, no we're talking gemstone beads that are equivalent in size to 11/0 seed beads -- 2-3mm beads of (I have attempted with thus far) jasper, amethyst, quartz crystal, etc.



Ummm, OK. I didn't realize that gemstone beads had smaller holes than seed beads. Because the size I use is 11/0. Some even smaller. And, as I said, there are needles that work in those.

[BlueDragonfly]

*sigh* I sort of, almost, kind of....have the whole day off tomorrow! :D

The lake? *shakes head* The state park beach was full when I went by this morning at 11:00 am. And will be again tomorrow, I'm sure.

My (7 day a week)evening client(who only lives about 6 blocks away) is thinking about coming over this way to watch the fireworks tomorrow night, from the parking lot across the street, bringing the dog along. So I won't have to go over there to walk the dog!

[Shalyn]

OK...where did ya go?

I was gonna ask if you've ever done the bead weaving thing?

I'm here, in front of my computer. Playing with wire. be-bopping between websites.

I've never used a loom, if that's what you mean. I use brick stitch for most things - brick and peyote are the only ones I'm very well versed in. I do like square stitch, but need to read back up on how to do it...square stitch gives a loom look.

[yirabeth]

Hey Linnie and Blue! Sorry you're not getting lake time in Blue :( That sucks. Thus far Jack has decided he didn't want to test his new swim trunks out because his friends are busy. And mom is boring. Okay to game with but not go to the lake with :D :D

I do like my natural beads, Linnie -- just not for a big project. I'd go mad. Rubber walled howling mad even.... :P And I'm thinking I want to try some larger projects :) A purse maybe, or some kind of bag. Or a wall tapestry! :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

I'm here, in front of my computer. Playing with wire. be-bopping between websites.

I've never used a loom, if that's what you mean. I use brick stitch for most things - brick and peyote are the only ones I'm very well versed in. I do like square stitch, but need to read back up on how to do it...square stitch gives a loom look.I wasn't talking about loom stuff, but it's funny you mention it..just trust me on this. Ya can't DO peyote on a loom, right?

OH :eek: that just sounds wrong...unless you're ON peyote, and then ....... never mind ROTF })

shaddup storm

[Stormdancer]

Several cities by me canceled fireworks because of lack of funds.Yeah, that's been an issue here too...

[Stormdancer]

((Linnie)))

(((Blue)))

hi :)

[yirabeth]

I wasn't talking about loom stuff, but it's funny you mention it..just trust me on this. Ya can't DO peyote on a loom, right?

OH :eek: that just sounds wrong...unless you're ON peyote, and then ....... never mind ROTF })

shaddup storm

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[kaleanna]

*walks in with food baby(ies?) * LOL

Sits down in my comfy chair and looks around for my blanket........seriously thinking about a nap now :bugeyed:

[BlueDragonfly]

......... Ya can't DO peyote on a loom, right?

OH :eek: that just sounds wrong...unless you're ON peyote, and then ....... never mind ROTF })

shaddup storm

Sure ya can! You might get all tangled up in the warp(lengthwise) threads.....http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)..

[Shalyn]

I wasn't talking about loom stuff, but it's funny you mention it..just trust me on this. Ya can't DO peyote on a loom, right?

OH :eek: that just sounds wrong...unless you're ON peyote, and then ....... never mind ROTF })

shaddup storm

Dunno. Never done loom, let alone loom with or on peyote.

Maybe Emmsma has some peyote...

[emmsma]

Hey Linnie and Blue! Sorry you're not getting lake time in Blue :( That sucks. Thus far Jack has decided he didn't want to test his new swim trunks out because his friends are busy. And mom is boring. Okay to game with but not go to the lake with :D :D

I do like my natural beads, Linnie -- just not for a big project. I'd go mad. Rubber walled howling mad even.... :P And I'm thinking I want to try some larger projects :) A purse maybe, or some kind of bag. Or a wall tapestry! :bugeyed:

I read this fast - kinda one eye on the screen, one eye on my crocheting.

I thought you said you want to try making some kind of BRA. :bugeyed:

Sure. Purse, Bra, Wall Tapestry. These ideas just flow together. :P

[Shalyn]

Hey Blue, Linnie, Kale, whoever I've missed.

Y'know, I have watermelon in the fridge.

I'm gunna get me some watermelon

[emmsma]

Oops. did my last post sound like I DO have peyote?

Nope not me. <insert shifty-eyed smilie>

[yirabeth]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
I read this fast - kinda one eye on the screen, one eye on my crocheting.

I thought you said you want to try making some kind of BRA. :bugeyed:

Sure. Purse, Bra, Wall Tapestry. These ideas just flow together. :P

I'm afraid I'm just a wee bit too big busted to rely on SEED beads to hold me together....

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[BlueDragonfly]

I had some watermelon yesterday.....it wasn't all that sweet, kinda bland tasting. Disappointing. :(

[kaleanna]

oh yeah.... Hi everyone........


How is everyone?????

[emmsma]

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I'm afraid I'm just a wee bit too big busted to rely on SEED beads to hold me together....

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No. Actually I'm thinking about it, now. NOt that I could pull it off, but imagine some pretty gem-beads made into a bikini top. Strung on the fishing line type stuff. It would be smokin'!

Maybe a bit indecent, though. :P

[yirabeth]

Hey Kaleanna :) Doing good here! Wasn't nearly as hot as yesterday, which is good because I didn't have an excuse to hang out at a friend's house! :D

[yirabeth]

No. Actually I'm thinking about it, now. NOt that I could pull it off, but imagine some pretty gem-beads made into a bikini top. Strung on the fishing line type stuff. It would be smokin'!

Maybe a bit indecent, though. :P

Hehe, probably extremely indecent when I fell out the bottom of it! :D I wonder if I could make something like that in an underwire version.... :P

[Stormdancer]

Maybe Emmsma has some peyote...My first thought to this was 'NOPE"...but...


Sure. Purse, Bra, Wall Tapestry. These ideas just flow together. :P...hmmmmmmm

[yirabeth]

LOL, we WUBS ya Emmsma!! :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

I'm gunna get me some watermelon
One of my last PLANZ....texted to Midkid......I do these to get out of work...he has yet to cooperate...:(

"I haz a plan. Call my work and tell them that you were eating watermelon, accidentally swallowed a seed, and now your stomach is growing :bugeyed: I need to come drive you to the hospital...."

AND....speaking of swelling bellies....Kaleanna~~~~ :joke: What was for dinner?

[yirabeth]

LOL Stormy. Your midkid HAS to think you're weirder than my endkid thinks I am... :D

[Stormdancer]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


I'm afraid I'm just a wee bit too big busted to rely on SEED beads to hold me together....

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
HUH....seed bead....that's about the size of my TaTa's.... :D

[Lutestring]

hello, not entirely caught up, but i see you are talking beading. i found a little beaded bracelet at an op shop recently, a sort of arm band thing like the pic that stormy posted. it is green colours. more complex than anything i could make.

aaah feeling stressed. neighbour's gardener knocked on my door to ask if i would mind if they cut off the tree branches on their side. would i mind?!!! yes i would mind, the tree is seriously unbalanced and mutilated from the last time they did that, when they cut off a third of the tree,without my permission, illegally, against council regulations. it is a huge magnolia grandiflora, was planted by my greatgrandfather in the 30's. so this time they asked :rolleyes: i don't trust them not to. i said if they did, i would get the police next time.
<insert smoke coming out ears smiley> i don't understand why they asked this time, and i'm feeling like i have to be alert for any tree chopping :( they know how i feel. they don't know that i feel like crying whenever i look at that tree now, though :(

[yirabeth]

Oh Stormy. Jack says if you ever need him to be your cohort in that, he's in! :D :D

[yirabeth]

Arrrgh Lute that's so frustrating! Shame on them for not asking in the first place.... and NO you can't half-kill my tree because you're idiots...GRRR!

[Lutestring]

the tree has been very stressed ever since (me too :rolleyes:) and i think they also dug up a lot of tree roots on their side, when they put a new surface on theie driveway, a few years ago. at least they haven't actually poisoned it, as far as i can tell :(

they don't like trees because they drop leaves, they have a pool. they cut down all the trees on their block, including some really big old ones.

[yirabeth]

Well sorry about their luck, but if the council backs you up there's not much they can do. Don't stress it, just ignore them (but not the tree hehe)

[Stormdancer]

Oh Stormy. Jack says if you ever need him to be your cohort in that, he's in! :D :D Yeah the watermelon one was a bust, but Midkid REALLY liked the 2nd plan for that day.....

"Okokok...I haz aNOther plan...

Call work and tell them that there is a MOB of Angry Attic Squirrels aMassed around our apartment and ya need me to come blast them away with my HandyDandy Ray gun (((emmsma)))"

That one almost worked....LOL...the attic squirrels annoy him!

(((Jack))) :D

[Stormdancer]

the tree has been very stressed ever since (me too :rolleyes:) and i think they also dug up a lot of tree roots on their side, when they put a new surface on theie driveway, a few years ago. at least they haven't actually poisoned it, as far as i can tell :(

they don't like trees because they drop leaves, they have a pool. they cut down all the trees on their block, including some really big old ones.This is sad....

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Lute! So sorry to read about your lovely tree.....watch them closely. Leaves or no leaves(that's what they make pool covers for), they can't destroy your property and the tree is yours!

[yirabeth]

LOL, that's a better plan!

And, I agree on the tree. Tough cookies on them -- if they can afford a gardener, well he can spend 10 minutes of his work time skimming leaves if they're too lazy to put on/remove a cover! sheesh!

[Chiska]

*boom*

*boom*

*boom*

I dislike my neighbors 364 days of the year, but for this one day I absolutely hate them.

[Lutestring]

last time the council just told them they shouldn't have done it, and not to do it again. they don't even bother fining them unless they cut down a whole tree, and around here people don't care, and just do that anyway and add the fine to the cost of tree removal.

the tree preservation regulations don't mean a thing, really. it doesn't stop them. there are now no eucalypt trees, blue gums, that were part of the original remnant forest before development 100 years ago. they were protected, state significance. there were five of those trees within 200 yards of my house when i moved here. they have all been illegally cut down, by different neighbours. council couldn't care less, told me that unless i had photographs, they couldn't do anything.

[Lutestring]

(((chiska))) (((monster dog)))

[Stormdancer]

*boom*

*boom*

*boom*

I dislike my neighbors 364 days of the year, but for this one day I absolutely hate them.Oh Hon....(((:heart:Monsterdog:heart:)))

[linnie]

Ummm, OK. I didn't realize that gemstone beads had smaller holes than seed beads. Because the size I use is 11/0. Some even smaller. And, as I said, there are needles that work in those.Some just don't seem to have holes, fullstop! I've worked with tiny seed beads, rarely, and yes, those special, fine, beading needlas are the way to go :)

My first thought to this was 'NOPE"...but...

...hmmmmmmmDid she perhaps mean Peyote as a traditional pattern???? :):):) (((Stormy))))

LOL Stormy. Your midkid HAS to think you're weirder than my endkid thinks I am... :DMy midkid videod me on her phone being weird Mum yesterday, for prosterity! :)

aaah feeling stressed. neighbour's gardener knocked on my door to ask if i would mind if they cut off the tree branches on their side. would i mind?!!! yes i would mind, the tree is seriously unbalanced and mutilated from the last time they did that, when they cut off a third of the tree,without my permission, illegally, against council regulations. it is a huge magnolia grandiflora, was planted by my greatgrandfather in the 30's. so this time they asked :rolleyes: i don't trust them not to. i said if they did, i would get the police next time.
<insert smoke coming out ears smiley> i don't understand why they asked this time, and i'm feeling like i have to be alert for any tree chopping :( they know how i feel. they don't know that i feel like crying whenever i look at that tree now, though :(AArrgghh!!! Pools and Neighbours... we lost our favourite tree, despite protests, in our old home... we said no, argued, but had moved before any damaged showed... what was once a majestic lilypilly, the tree that SOLD our home to the kids of the new family, now no longer exists!! Criminal!!! (((Lute)))) Sorry... don't know what to say, but get a formal preservation order slapped on it, perhaps, if its old enough, so they get fined BIG time!!! Oops... just remembered that you've had that argument before, but if you can get one, ancd copy it, and bung it in neighbour's letterbox, they might just think they're being watched by big brother... xxxx

[yirabeth]

Good idea there... or even if that costs and you can't do that right now, look up the regulation and print it out and give that to them, show them you know what the law is on it and will enforce it if they push it...

[linnie]

oops... must fly... artworks all but overdue... :heart: Many blessings to you all... Lute, visualise that tree of yours staying well, thriving, too hard for their axes to cut!!! :heart:

[BlueDragonfly]

*boom*

*boom*

*boom*

I dislike my neighbors 364 days of the year, but for this one day I absolutely hate them.

Poor (((monster dog))) and (((Chiska)))!

We had a brittany spaniel that was terrified of loud noises(a hunting dog, I know). We lived a block away from the hill they shot the fireworks off on. He got a doggie xanax and a beer every 4th of July.

[Lutestring]

hi linnie, they know the council won't do anything, so it that wouldn't work.

i did say i would get the police if they did it again, but that means i have to catch them at it, and that the police come in time. last time, when they did major damage to the tree, and even trespassed on my property to do it, i was caring for my mum, who was unable to walk or feed herself by then. i heard the chainsaws, but couldn't actually get out to see what was happening till later, as i was in the middle of looking after mum. so this brings back horrible memories :(

i'm going to play with fabric for a while. stress relief.

[Chiska]

Poor (((monster dog))) and (((Chiska)))!

We had a brittany spaniel that was terrified of loud noises(a hunting dog, I know). We lived a block away from the hill they shot the fireworks off on. He got a doggie xanax and a beer every 4th of July.

We had xanax before, but it made him very anxious. Now, he gets acepromazine and lots of it. He is a catahoula, so he is also a hunting dog. Supposed to be all big and tough. *sigh*

I just checked on him and he has stopped shaking and is just passed out now. He will probably wake up about 330 AM to go outside. Then he will crash until morning. We try to get him active a bit during the early morning to get his bowel moving. Then another 25mg at 10AM and 50mg at 6PM.

[kaleanna]

AND....speaking of swelling bellies....Kaleanna~~~~ :joke: What was for dinner?

Had this for supper - Parmesan Crusted Bistecca

Grilled 8 oz center cut sirloin topped with parmesan-herb breading, baked golden brown. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and asparagus drizzled with balsamic glaze.

though substituted spaghetti for the asparagus

plus salad and breadsticks

Haz leftovers

YUMMY!!!!

[BlueDragonfly]

We had xanax before, but it made him very anxious. Now, he gets acepromazine and lots of it. He is a catahoula, so he is also a hunting dog. Supposed to be all big and tough. *sigh*

I just checked on him and he has stopped shaking and is just passed out now. He will probably wake up about 330 AM to go outside. Then he will crash until morning. We try to get him active a bit during the early morning to get his bowel moving. Then another 25mg at 10AM and 50mg at 6PM.

Most of the time J.D.(about 35 lbs.) was just fine, hide under the bed during a thunderstorm, etc. But, being so close to the fireworks would leave him trembling behind the couch, and one time he tried to jump through the window screen to run away.

I hope (((monsterdog))) is dreaming of chasing bunnies! :)

[Chiska]

Ah well. Back to DuQuette and Crowley.

Seriously, I hope my 4th of July funk gets over soon. Back to work on Tuesday. The weather is supposed to turn hot. And I will be getting some new decks over the next week or so. (I was very bad - retail therapy is NOT the answer when one is under-employed!)

Bah.

I better go - I am harshin' the mellow of the pub. I am going to resort to alcohol ( I have a cider!) and read Crowley.

Good night all!

[BlueDragonfly]

That does sound yummy, kale!

My lunch/dinner was at 4 pm and not worth mentioning, but I just had some sourdough cinnamon toast for a bedtime snack(and got butter on the left hand keys)!http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[BlueDragonfly]

Ah well. Back to DuQuette and Crowley.

Seriously, I hope my 4th of July funk gets over soon. Back to work on Tuesday. The weather is supposed to turn hot. And I will be getting some new decks over the next week or so. (I was very bad - retail therapy is NOT the answer when one is under-employed!)

Bah.

I better go - I am harshin' the mellow of the pub. I am going to resort to alcohol ( I have a cider!) and read Crowley.

Good night all!
Harshin' the pubs mellow? Never. We :heart: you!

So.....what exactly are you expecting in the mail?

Crowley and cider, what a combo! :D Have a great rest of the evening, Chiska!

[Lutestring]

Harshin' the pubs mellow?



i think that was me... i looked at my astro transits, i've got transit sun opposite saturn today, to add to the joy of the recent months of transit saturn messing with my bones, on my ascendant. no wonder i feel so #%!*

it's too early here for drinks, only lunchtime :) i haz no cider or crowley, interesting combo though. i'm going to get around to reading a bit of crowley one day, when i get around to trying the thoth.

i saw the hot weather you lot are having, mentioned on the news here. they showed arizona and chicago :)

[BlueDragonfly]

i think that was me... i looked at my astro transits, i've got transit sun opposite saturn today, to add to the joy of the recent months of transit saturn messing with my bones, on my ascendant. no wonder i feel so #%!*

it's too early here for drinks, only lunchtime :) i haz no cider or crowley, interesting combo though. i'm going to get around to reading a bit of crowley one day, when i get around to trying the thoth.

i saw the hot weather you lot are having, mentioned on the news here. they showed arizona and chicago :)

Tis the heart of summer here! So, hot goes with the territory!

I know what you mean about the Thoth, it's on my "someday" list as well. :)

I haven't really looked at my chart lately, but there must be something,maybe transits with the moon, because I've been having major mood swings.

[BlueDragonfly]

Time for me to call it a day.....G'Night :)

(((PubmATes)))

[Shalyn]

We had xanax before, but it made him very anxious. Now, he gets acepromazine and lots of it. He is a catahoula, so he is also a hunting dog. Supposed to be all big and tough. *sigh*

I just checked on him and he has stopped shaking and is just passed out now. He will probably wake up about 330 AM to go outside. Then he will crash until morning. We try to get him active a bit during the early morning to get his bowel moving. Then another 25mg at 10AM and 50mg at 6PM.

A friend of mine's dog is terrified of thunder, and other BOOMs.

She bought a Thundershirt (http://www.thundershirt.com/) for Puff. Now, he's still...concerned...but as long as he's wearing it, she doesn't have a large dog attempting to be a lap dog.

[Lutestring]

at least moon transits are short, so you know they will change to something different soon. i'm just really over saturn, had years of a saturn transit affecting lots of planets, and the stupid thing keeps retrograding just when i think things are getting better :rolleyes:

i should study astro more, i'm too lazy to comprehend things properly.

on a happier note, i can now pin fabric with my right hand, woohoo :) i'm going to play with some hexagons this afternoon. i should try to tidy the house a bit, but don't feel like it, and i'm worried i'll mess up my arm if i do too much.

oh, goodnight blue, i type too slowly...

[Lutestring]

my cat just runs and hides under the bed at the first rumble of thunder. she's getting better about heavy rain though. she can now cope with that, though she still gets really stressed. she doesn't hide all the time with rain now. born in a drought, poor kitty. i think she didn't experience rain for the first six months of her life.

shalyn, i will get to the post office tomorrow :)

[Shalyn]

We had xanax before, but it made him very anxious. Now, he gets acepromazine and lots of it. He is a catahoula, so he is also a hunting dog. Supposed to be all big and tough. *sigh*

I just checked on him and he has stopped shaking and is just passed out now. He will probably wake up about 330 AM to go outside. Then he will crash until morning. We try to get him active a bit during the early morning to get his bowel moving. Then another 25mg at 10AM and 50mg at 6PM.

That's fine, no rush.

I still owe Hemera a deck. It is sitting right next to me, waiting for me to get my lazy bum to the post office. when I was out and about this weekend...it sat here, nicely, just looking pretty in packaging.

*sigh*

[Chiska]

A friend of mine's dog is terrified of thunder, and other BOOMs.

She bought a Thundershirt (http://www.thundershirt.com/) for Puff. Now, he's still...concerned...but as long as he's wearing it, she doesn't have a large dog attempting to be a lap dog.

He has a thundershirt, but it doesn't work for the the fireworks. It does work great for long car rides and other situations where he may feel stress. He is an abuse rescue and as he was a puppy in a hunting pack, we have no idea what may have happened with guns. We have tried other methods before resorting to tranquillizers, but they don't work.

All of his negative experiences happened before the age of 4 months - the trainer and the vet both said that it was his "imprinting" time and that there are some things that he might not overcome.

Right now, he reminds me of when I was in the hospital years ago and on a Demerol Drip. Sure, it still hurt, but honestly, I was so stoned I didn't care. He can hear the booms, but he doesn't seem to care. Can't seem to stand up either.

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight everyone! fireworks seemed to have stopped for now.

[linnie]

at least moon transits are short, so you know they will change to something different soon. i'm just really over saturn, had years of a saturn transit affecting lots of planets, and the stupid thing keeps retrograding just when i think things are getting better :rolleyes:

i should study astro more, i'm too lazy to comprehend things properly.

on a happier note, i can now pin fabric with my right hand, woohoo :) i'm going to play with some hexagons this afternoon. i should try to tidy the house a bit, but don't feel like it, and i'm worried i'll mess up my arm if i do too much.

oh, goodnight blue, i type too slowly...you certainly sound like you know more about astrology than I do, lute!!! and... I am so happy that you can start pinning fabric again... Yay!!! Joy back in life... :heart:

i'm going to get around to reading a bit of crowley one day, when i get around to trying the thoth.

i saw the hot weather you lot are having, mentioned on the news here. they showed arizona and chicago :)Ditto, re the Cowley and Thoth...Fascinaited, but no energy yet to study up on such things... one day... after Astrology, perhaps... :) I really wish for out of control fires to be extinguished... NOW!!!

He has a thundershirt, but it doesn't work for the the fireworks. It does work great for long car rides and other situations where he may feel stress. He is an abuse rescue and as he was a puppy in a hunting pack, we have no idea what may have happened with guns. We have tried other methods before resorting to tranquillizers, but they don't work.n Our dog never, ever came indoors... her choice, and ours, but she was a farm dog, and happiest outside, until thunder... then she broke every rule, looked at us as if to say "Sorry... I'm in!!!" and then shivered and shook under the deepest-into-the-house table she could find. A friend's dog actually dug big holes through their wooden french door panels... they kept patching and repainting them, but the vet just said "this animal will jump through the panes of glass and decapitate itself... really, it would be kinder to put it down", so they eventually did...sad, huh. but it was really self-damaging...

[NorthernTigress]

*Peeps in*

Anyone here?

[kaleanna]

Hiya NT,

Just got back here. Hubby decided that this evening after we got back from dinner to start rearranging shelving units, then when he moved the microwave cart he didnt unplug the microwave and so it tripped the circuit breaker, so then had to move stuff in the garage to get to the circuit breaker, and uggggggggggggg had to clean shelves, move stuff off shelves, load up the new shelving unit, disperse the other shelves, long process.....


but we now have countertop space again LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Wow, Kaley, that's quite a rolling snowball you got caught in.

I'm happy to say that I have officially packed up my Train Parcel. I even fought the temptation to keep the deck bag for myself.

[kaleanna]

Wow, Kaley, that's quite a rolling snowball you got caught in.

I'm happy to say that I have officially packed up my Train Parcel. I even fought the temptation to keep the deck bag for myself.

yeah especially since i have been busting my butt the last 3 or 4 days in a row dealing with going through things, and bagging them for donation.

I was NOT too happy when it had turned into being such a LONG process, and I had to do a load of clothes too

[NorthernTigress]

BTW, I'm loving the dragons. I'm peeping in on the What are you Creating and the Tarot of Cute Dragons treads.

[kaleanna]

BTW, I'm loving the dragons. I'm peeping in on the What are you Creating and the Tarot of Cute Dragons treads.

Thankies :D

[kaleanna]

I was wondering how many people were actually peeking in the cute dragons tarot thread. I was pretty apprehensive about starting that thread, cause you know how thoughts run through your mind about how will it be received, will people like it, love it, hate it, etc, ROFL.

[Wendywu]

Good morning :)

Safely at the office, and waiting for the hospital appointments line to open so I can change my Thursday morning appointment. It turns out that there is a meeting I really can't miss that clashes exactly with my appointment to see my colorectal surgeon. If I have to I'll miss the work meeting but I really don't want to!

Happy 4th July to all the Americans - is that the anniversary of when you guys escaped the foul clutches of the Empire? (Congratulations :D).

[kaleanna]

HIya Wendy,

Glad to see you back on here Wendy. Missed seeing you the last couple days but I had not been on much either.

Am getting ready to head upstairs, lil one woke up and is not going back to sleep so I have to go up there and get him to sleep.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy!

I'm staying awake longer than I should again. Heck, my subscription posting is now at 2am! Right now, I'm downloading a CD I bought months ago. My ipod is completely full, but my eReader can take audio files too, so I'm using that instead. Only problem is that there is no way to organize the files.

Edit: Nevermind. It turns out it self-organizes.

[Wendywu]

Yeah - I had an odd weekend, and ended up almost hibernating....

Still - emerged from the cave now and one of these days I'll even get round to opening my email. Now there's a scary thought - five days worth of emails all in one go :eek:

[NorthernTigress]

Yeah - I had an odd weekend, and ended up almost hibernating....

Still - emerged from the cave now and one of these days I'll even get round to opening my email. Now there's a scary thought - five days worth of emails all in one go :eek:

Sounds a lot like those times when I have no desire to open Facebook. I come back, and I have no idea where to begin.

At least here, you know where to go first :D

[Wendywu]

I never got into the Facebook thing. I have an account and every couple of months I look at the page and it seems to have a life of its own - all this stuff is posted by people I never heard of. I usually just leave it again - if it's happy, why disturb it?

The appointments line wants me to leave my hospital reference number and contact phone number. If I give them the office number they'll phone after I've gone. I know this. So I'll try again after I get home at lunchtime and give them the home number.

[NorthernTigress]

Good luck with the phone tag. Meanwhile, I have to drag my butt to bed. No work tomorrow, but I still have stuff to do.

Happy 1/3 ER

[Wendywu]

Sleep well :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Good morning :)

Happy 4th July to all the Americans - is that the anniversary of when you guys escaped the foul clutches of the Empire? (Congratulations :D).

>>>>>-------:) brooming in with sparklers... running around pub waving lit sparklers!! :D

:party: :party: hooray... 235 years ago today we escaped the foul clutches of the Empire! ROFL :party: :party:

sparklers have fizzled out... dumped hot wires in pan of water... did NOT set the pub on fire! ;) kicks back in favorite lounger with a bloody mary (Clamato, vodka, lots of fresh lime and secret spices ;) )

HAPPY 4th to those who are celebrating! :D (and good morning to everyone else :) )

[BlueDragonfly]

*wanders in, coffee mug and paper brain in hand, heads for the table by the window*
G'Morning! It's a beautiful sunny day here, and while I don't have any clients till this evening, there's a list of things to do that doesn't leave much time for "holiday relaxing". :(

Happy 4th of July, anyway! :D

[Wendywu]

Phew, Wonderful Boss has gone now :). He is looking so well; it makes me very happy!

There is a ton of work to do this week because I have arranged for three whole days off in one go next week :D. I am looking forward to it very much! I'd like to try and fit my first go at 50,000m in there somewhere but feel it might be pushing my luck because I switch to my new insulins and method of delivery on the 14th/15th. I am told to expect a few problems for the first few weeks while I tweak it to suit me. I wondered about doing the row on the 15th and then start the new insulins etc. on the 16th. Makes more sense to me....

[Shalyn]

*yawns* Morning, all.

I had plenty to say. then forgot it all.

*perks up* Coffee's done. Shall have a cuppa, then decide what's what.

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm glad to read that Wonderful Boss is doing so well! :)

Doing your rowing session before the new treatment plan sounds the smartest to me. Question....how does a long row affect your blood sugar levels after a few hours and into the next day? Are there any changes that you need to watch carefully/keep in mind when you start your new regimen?

[Wendywu]

I do a blood glucose reading before rowing, munch between 10-20g of carb depending on the reading, and then drink about 20g while I row. When I finish I'm usually about the same as when I start.

I drop about 5 mmol (don't know the USA equivalent) every 30 minutes or so. A long, long row means a fair old lot of carb before I start and a constant flow during. We worked out exactly how much porridge it takes to do a marathon, so I will need to eat that amount but increase the % OJ in the drinks I have as I go.

Then it's test regularly afterwards in case of late onset hypo - only happened twice, but I'm careful. I'm fine the next day, thankfully.

[Stormdancer]

UHG.....I mean....UGH....LOL

***wanders off***

[Stormdancer]

Happy 4th July to all the Americans - is that the anniversary of when you guys escaped the foul clutches of the Empire? (Congratulations :D).
This is funny :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

AAAHHHHhhhhh...... :) http://mifocals.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/coffee-iv-drip.jpg

[Jesii]

Hello! *waves*

[Stormdancer]

Hello! *waves*Heya you! How are you?

***waves back with the free arm*** :D

Were you pleased yesterday??? :party:

[Wendywu]

AAAHHHHhhhhh...... :) http://mifocals.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/coffee-iv-drip.jpg

Oh I do like that :laugh:

[Jesii]

Is that the end of the tennis?

It's the end of the good bit of Wimbledon....! YAY!!!!! HE WON!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!! *really rather happy* :party:

So now he is World Number One and Wimbledon Champion :royal: ... can't wait for the next tournament!!!! :party: :D :party:

[BlueDragonfly]

AAAHHHHhhhhh...... :) http://mifocals.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/coffee-iv-drip.jpg

G'Morning Stormy! I see you beat me to it, although I think she's...

http://calamitykim.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/11/12/coffee.jpg

much prettier, not to mention more practical!

[BlueDragonfly]

Off and running to the store before the crowd.......:mad:

Back shortly!

[Jesii]

Heya you! How are you?

***waves back with the free arm*** :D

Were you pleased yesterday??? :party:

I'm good! If not great! :D

Very, very pleased. Ended up biting my knuckle to red-and-brusing in the thrid and fourth sets! Good match! :D Though hugs to (((Lute))), who was I think rooting for Nadal!

[Stormdancer]

Oh I do like that :laugh:AND...it works AMAZINGLY well!! :bugeyed:

[Jesii]

AND...it works AMAZINGLY well!! :bugeyed:

I could do with one of those in the morning! :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

It's the end of the good bit of Wimbledon....! YAY!!!!! HE WON!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!! *really rather happy* :party:

So now he is World Number One and Wimbledon Champion :royal: ... can't wait for the next tournament!!!! :party: :D :party:Yeah, I'm ready too. What's up next? Maybe I'll have proper tv by then!

Though hugs to (((Lute))), who was I think rooting for Nadal!Ya know, I forgot to bring it up. I think she was mostly waiting for him to take his shirt off }) If he did, I missed it.

[Stormdancer]

Off and running to the store before the crowd.......:mad:

Back shortly!HEY!!! I need............oh well, I missed her.

[Wendywu]

I'd have taken just about any old IV drip this morning - I forgot my bottled water when I went to work. I always take 2 litres of spring water with me because the water at the office tastes absolutely foul. I had a small bottle there, and had a coffee but I was soooo thirsty by the time I got home. Teach me to be a bit more careful with my work bag!

[Stormdancer]

I could do with one of those in the morning! :laugh:um, yeah, since it's after noon for you...:D

[Stormdancer]

I'd have taken just about any old IV drip this morning - I forgot my bottled water when I went to work. I always take 2 litres of spring water with me because the water at the office tastes absolutely foul. I had a small bottle there, and had a coffee but I was soooo thirsty by the time I got home. Teach me to be a bit more careful with my work bag!There's no place close to the office the buy one? Being that thirsty is NOT good :(

[Jesii]

Yeah, I'm ready too. What's up next? Maybe I'll have proper tv by then!

Ya know, I forgot to bring it up. I think she was mostly waiting for him to take his shirt off }) If he did, I missed it.

He didn't take if off :(

The next Major is the US Open, (August/September) which Nadal beat Djokovic in the final last year. But there will be other, smaller tournaments, and I think bits of the Davis cup? Don't know when the Davis cup finishes to be honest (it's the one where countries compete)

[Jesii]

um, yeah, since it's after noon for you...:D

Yep, but then I could probably do with one of them all the time!

[Stormdancer]

He didn't take if off :( (((Jesii))) & (((Lute))) :laugh:

The next Major is the US Open, (August/September) which Nadal beat Djokovic in the final last year. But there will be other, smaller tournaments, and I think bits of the Davis cup? Don't know when the Davis cup finishes to be honest (it's the one where countries compete)Oh, I should be able to see quite a bit of the US open, but if I get the tv stuff sorted, maybe I can catch the earlier matches too!

[Wendywu]

There's no place close to the office the buy one? Being that thirsty is NOT good :(

It was Wonderful Boss's morning in, and whilst he is truly wonderful he is also a human camel. I have never known him have more than one small coffee all morning. SO he has no sympathy for my slurping habits - he is bemused by the quantity of water I suck down..... and never, ever good at requests that I be allowed to step out of the office for a moment. Never. He isn't actually that good at me not being at work period. I am the woman who worked full time until five days before delivery of my baby!

[Stormdancer]

It was Wonderful Boss's morning in, and whilst he is truly wonderful he is also a human camel. I have never known him have more than one small coffee all morning. SO he has no sympathy for my slurping habits - he is bemused by the quantity of water I suck down..... and never, ever good at requests that I be allowed to step out of the office for a moment. Never. He isn't actually that good at me not being at work period. I am the woman who worked full time until five days before delivery of my baby!Ah...I see...:eek:

[Jesii]

(((Jesii))) & (((Lute))) :laugh:

Oh, I should be able to see quite a bit of the US open, but if I get the tv stuff sorted, maybe I can catch the earlier matches too!

Thank you, it was tragic.

:laugh:

Yeah, the US Open should be great this year, cause I don't think Nadal will want to lose another title to Djokovic, so it'll great watching! The Davis Cup is great fun to watch, Serbia won it last year (probably due to Djokovic- he was the guy in the final of the Davis Cup (vs Turkey I think) and he won (obviously)) :D Good luck with getting a TV!

[Wendywu]

Heh - as my pregnancy progressed he used to come and fetch me in his car, take me to work and then bring me home again afterwards to make sure I got there because I'd complained about the bus rides and he worried that I would leave :D

[Stormdancer]

Thank you, it was tragic.

:laugh:

Yeah, the US Open should be great this year, cause I don't think Nadal will want to lose another title to Djokovic, so it'll great watching!LOL...yeah Nadal seemed kinda surprised. He's very gracious though.

[Stormdancer]

Heh - as my pregnancy progressed he used to come and fetch me in his car, take me to work and then bring me home again afterwards to make sure I got there because I'd complained about the bus rides and he worried that I would leave :DWOW...that's dedication...LOL

[Wendywu]

OK - gone rowing for an hour - back later :)

[Stormdancer]

And I need to drive DD...far..:( ~~~

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) I see I spent too long laying in bed hoping I could go back to sleep! :D Yes, it IS way past time to get up, but who cares I still wanted to sleep :P

I ended up being up til 4 am last night dinking with a bead chart program that's supposed to turn pictures you like into charts to weave them into tapestries etc... :bugeyed: It wasn't quite so SIMPLE I can tell ya.... :D But still in its way a bit addicting!

[Frayling0]

Sorry I've been AWOL - work, as always! How is everyone? :D

[yirabeth]

Hey Luke, we've missed you! Sorry work has been a bear, pull up a seat and sit a while if ya can :)

[Jesii]

LOL...yeah Nadal seemed kinda surprised. He's very gracious though.

Oh, he is alays a perfect gentleman! As is Federer. LKike when Federer came back to give the press the interviews they wanted, even hough he'd just lost!

[Frayling0]

Hey Luke, we've missed you! Sorry work has been a bear, pull up a seat and sit a while if ya can :)

Will do! *Pulls up a stool!* And I've missed you guys too! Have I missed much - anything major been going on around here? I'm getting all excited because I have a day off tomorrow and I'm going to a theme park with lots of friends :D

[yirabeth]

A day off is always good :) Pretty much same-ol' type of things here I think...nothing earth shattering anyway! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Heya Luke! Good to see you! By all means sit awhile and catch up!

Your trip tomorrow sounds like loads of fun!

[yirabeth]

G'morning Blue :)

[Frayling0]

Glad nothing earth shattering has occurred LOL

Very hot here at the moment! 25 degrees C (much hotter than I'm used to haha!) - hopefully remains lovely and warm for my day out tomorrow :D I'm also hoping to go to Glastonbury next week... I know right now I'm going to end up coming home with like 5 new tarot decks LOL.

[Frayling0]

Heya Luke! Good to see you! By all means sit awhile and catch up!

Your trip tomorrow sounds like loads of fun!

Heya Blue :D And how are you?

[BlueDragonfly]

G'morning Blue :)
G'Morning to you! Did they shoot off the fireworks there last night?

Heya Blue :D And how are you?

I'm doing okay. Playing chef this morning, making roasted garlic hummus and tzatziki, and some garlic cheese toasts for the meal later today.

[Frayling0]

I'm doing okay. Playing chef this morning, making roasted garlic hummus and tzatziki, and some garlic cheese toasts for the meal later today.

Wow, that sounds so delicious - especially the garlic cheese toasts *stomach grumbles*. Is it a special occasion?

[yirabeth]

No that's tonight. Be glad when it's all done with..the dogs do NOT approve... :rolleyes: Of course the neighbors will be shooting off their own little storebought fireworks for a few weeks. Ugggh.

[Jesii]

I'm also hoping to go to Glastonbury next week... I know right now I'm going to end up coming home with like 5 new tarot decks LOL.

Oh, what day you planning on going? Me and Pathwalker keep saying we will go! :laugh: and we always come back with stuff... though there is a great little music shop, so half the time i come back with music LOL

[Frayling0]

Oh, what day you planning on going? Me and Pathwalker keep saying we will go! :laugh: and we always come back with stuff... though there is a great little music shop, so half the time i come back with music LOL

Haha, I love Glastonbury, far too many spiritual shops for my own good LOL - but I love it's connection to the Arthurian legends. Haven't seen the music shop, shall have to hunt it down. As for the day, not sure yet since I haven't seen my shift roster for next week as of today. :) Such a beautiful town - was going to go last week, then realised it would be MEGA busy because of the festival.

[Chiska]

Good Morning Everybody!!

THe sun is shining, the smell of acrid smoke is cleared from the air, and Monster Dog is taking a nap.

Oh, wait. Nevermind. Monster Dog has been given his Magic Cheese. It is going to be a long noisy day.

But other than that...

[yirabeth]

G'morning Chiska :)

[Jesii]

Haha, I love Glastonbury, far too many spiritual shops for my own good LOL - but I love it's connection to the Arthurian legends. Haven't seen the music shop, shall have to hunt it down. As for the day, not sure yet since I haven't seen my shift roster for next week as of today. :) Such a beautiful town - was going to go last week, then realised it would be MEGA busy because of the festival.

Hum... Pathwalker is the Arthurian person, I'm the Robin Hood person :laugh: I just love the Tor, it's such a great view up there, and you really do feel live you are somehow above the world!
The music shop is not that hard to find... at the bottem of the high street, there is some sort of statue/momumnet (I can't remember what) and there is a little street that leads off it (the momumnet is on the curb, the street goes off at 90 degrees to the road), it's down that street on the right. On the left is a great little crystal shop, Pathwalker always goes in, or peers throught the window!

[Frayling0]

Hum... Pathwalker is the Arthurian person, I'm the Robin Hood person :laugh: I just love the Tor, it's such a great view up there, and you really do feel live you are somehow above the world!
The music shop is not that hard to find... at the bottem of the high street, there is some sort of statue/momumnet (I can't remember what) and there is a little street that leads off it (the momumnet is on the curb, the street goes off at 90 degrees to the road), it's down that street on the right. On the left is a great little crystal shop, Pathwalker always goes in, or peers throught the window!

Thanks for the directions :D And yes, the Tor is very beautiful - many people believe it's the Avalon of the Arthurian legend. That alone makes it pretty awesome! It certainly feels very spiritual when you're up there.

[Frayling0]

Off for dinner, lovely speaking to everyone. Probably won't be on for another few days - such is life! Love and light to everyone :D

[Stormdancer]

...nothing earth shattering anyway! :D

!!! WHAT !!! Yesterday afternoon was VERY traumatic!!! :bugeyed:

Hiya Luke~~~

Long time no see!

[BlueDragonfly]

Wow, that sounds so delicious - especially the garlic cheese toasts *stomach grumbles*. Is it a special occasion?

Today is Independence Day.....4th of July! We weren't doing anything, but a few of the neighbors are coming over, my client, the nephew.....so snacks and good food are the order of the day. Then going to see the fireworks at dusk.

[BlueDragonfly]

!!! WHAT !!! Yesterday afternoon was VERY traumatic!!! :bugeyed:

Hiya Luke~~~

Long time no see!

What was yesterday afternoon? Did I miss something?

[yirabeth]

AAND he's gone! :D

Yesterday was a bit odd, but I wasn't entirely sure he wanted to hear about biscuits and clowns... :D

[Stormdancer]

What was yesterday afternoon? Did I miss something?Yes, yes you did.....:bugeyed:

[Chiska]

Big plans for the day, anyone?

We are going to do a repeat of Saturday - hubby will start a little campfire in our little background camping area. I will have a cider sometime in the afternoon. We will chase the shade around the yard, eventually ending up under the apple tree. Such is the life, eh?

We have leftovers - grilled hamburgers and smoked spareribs - so no cooking!

[emmsma]

Morning. Just up and its still nice and cool. I can hear the cicadas outside and there doesn't seem to be much of a breeze. The trees outside seem very still.

I worked on my blanket last night. Not sure how it will turn out, but I'm happy. :)

And now I have all these other blankets I want to make! Think this is a dangerous path I'm on.

Plans for today?
FAJITAS!!

But thats about it. Crocheting. Feeling for a reading, but will have to pick a deck.

[Stormdancer]

Big plans for the day, anyone?Nope. I'm dithering on going to the parade....there will be clowns there :bugeyed: Did I read that Monster Dog is ....er.....resting? Poor thing :(

[Stormdancer]

Morning. Just up and its still nice and cool. I can hear the cicadas outside and there doesn't seem to be much of a breeze. The trees outside seem very still.It's still still there? huh...

Oh and G'Morning~~~

[yirabeth]

G'morning Emmsma :) Love the cool still mornings! I can kinda handle the heat, as long as it cools off to allow me to sleep, and it's a bit of cool in the morning to wake up in hehe

[Queen of Disks]

hello everyone! Happy Fourth! :party:

[Stormdancer]

hello everyone! Happy Fourth! :party:LOL...Helloo!! AND Happy Day Off!!

[BlueDragonfly]

Happy 4th of July emmsma, QoD!

[yirabeth]

G'morning QoD, and happy 4th to you too :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Yes, yes you did.....:bugeyed:

Oh, the clowns and biscuits? I read that......:laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Oh, the clowns and biscuits? I read that......:laugh:The parade starts in 20 minutes...I don't think I'm going...Maybe I'll sit on the porch and listen for the bagpipes...LOL

[emmsma]

Oh, and Happy 4th too all of you, as well.

I miss BBQ's but, though we have the charcoal briquettes, There's no way I'm lightening up anything outside right now.

[Stormdancer]

Oh, and Happy 4th too all of you, as well.

I miss BBQ's but, though we have the charcoal briquettes, There's no way I'm lightening up anything outside right now.I'm kinda surprised there's not a ban.

[BlueDragonfly]

I miss BBQ's but, though we have the charcoal briquettes, There's no way I'm lightening up anything outside right now.

I don't blame you. If the fire danger was high here, I wouldn't light any flame outdoors! :eek:

[BlueDragonfly]

The parade starts in 20 minutes...I don't think I'm going...Maybe I'll sit on the porch and listen for the bagpipes...LOL

I don't know if we have a parade or not....:confused:

Here, they've got stuff going on down at the fire training grounds/fairgrounds, then the fireworks tonight. I'm just ging to stay home, nap in the sun later, and http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink020.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) & http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) a few.

[Stormdancer]

I don't know if we have a parade or not....:confused:

Here, they've got stuff going on down at the fire training grounds/fairgrounds, then the fireworks tonight. I'm just ging to stay home, nap in the sun later, and http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink020.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) & http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) a few.LOL...those are cute!

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All.

As a trouble-making friend of mine posted on Facebook Happy Insurrection Day, America! :P

[Stormdancer]

Good Morning All.

As a trouble-making friend of mine posted on Facebook Happy Insurrection Day, America! :PG'Morning~~~~

That's funny!

[Stormdancer]

Ah....I hear the parade starting~~~~

[emmsma]

Good Morning All.

As a trouble-making friend of mine posted on Facebook Happy Insurrection Day, America! :P

I like it. Couldn't think of nice wording so I didn't post anything. :)

[NorthernTigress]

It's kind of funny, really. The US fought a war to be an "independant nation".

Canada just politely asked "Do you mind if we govern ourselves, Eh?"

[BlueDragonfly]

Ah....I hear the parade starting~~~~

I guess there is a parade here. *shrugs*

We're watching the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest on ESPN 2. *shakes head* What a waste of taste buds! :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, have fun all

I'm going shopping with my Reiki Teacher. She needs more time out of the house.

[Chiska]

Plans for today?
FAJITAS!!

But thats about it. Crocheting. Feeling for a reading, but will have to pick a deck.

I have never had fajitas! I have a feeling I have missed out on something!

Nope. I'm dithering on going to the parade....there will be clowns there :bugeyed: Did I read that Monster Dog is ....er.....resting? Poor thing :(

Monster Dog got his drugs early. People started up at around 8AM. I will keep him sedated for the day. Luckily, tomorrow it will be quiet, he can just chill. He will be anxious for a few days because he will keep expecting something to happen. I swear, he reminds me of Richard Lewis.



I am pretty much going to go plant my butt outside for the rest of the day. I have cleaned the kitchen and got the dishes going. Laundry is ready for this afternoon. Dog is drugged. Cider is in the ice chest. Plants are watered. time to go find my lawn chair and a book. I found my astrology books (old ones) so I can work on the astrological part of the Golden Dawn system today.

Or, maybe I'll take a nap.

[BlueDragonfly]

Chiska, that sounds like a lovely afternoon!

I'm headed outside, myself, right after my shower.

[Queen of Disks]

I was supposed to be home alone dog sitting, but my parents have decided to stay home. And now Dad wants to go see the Green Lantern movie and is dragging me along. :(

Lord have mercy. *facepalm*

[Stormdancer]

I was supposed to be home alone dog sitting, but my parents have decided to stay home. And now Dad wants to go see the Green Lantern movie and is dragging me along. :(

Lord have mercy. *facepalm*Oh C'mon...it'll be dark, and COOL, andandand !! POPCORN!!!

[Queen of Disks]

Oh C'mon...it'll be dark, and COOL, andandand !! POPCORN!!!

Yeah but I'd rather wait until Captain America comes out and see that instead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC1kplvIXCI

[Stormdancer]

Yeah but I'd rather wait until Captain America comes out and see that instead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC1kplvIXCIWhat? You don't LIKE green?

[Queen of Disks]

What? You don't LIKE green?

I just want want to see something else! But Green Lantern was Dad's favorite comic book as a kid, so, oh well.

[Stormdancer]

I just want want to see something else! But Green Lantern was Dad's favorite comic book as a kid, so, oh well.Yeah, I kinda figured on Dad's part. Well, there's always the food angle...or maybe dinner after at YOUR favorite place...LOL

[Queen of Disks]

leaving, bye!

[Shalyn]

I think I'm learning more and more about how I should work with epoxy/resin.

However. At the moment. I'm finding it tedious.

...I should make my meatloaf for the week. (Lunches.) and maybe next weekend I'll sew instead of watch glue dry.

[emmsma]

Fajitas are underway! The meat is in the broiler. The rice is on.

I don't have beer, but my Coke is nice and cold. When the meat is near done, we have a pile of green peppers, onions and garlic cloves to toss in.

I'm hungry!

[Stormdancer]

Looks like all the US mATes are having fun....LOL!

[linnie]

Looks like all the US mATes are having fun....LOL!

From a non-US mATe.... Have a wonderful 4th July.... Over here, it simply means I must remeber my best friend's middle-child's birthday!!! So, no fireworks... just artworks, readings, and house-keeping (we need it!!!). Happy days, everyone :heart: Oh, Stormy, I saw that you've posted over on the ISG... I'm going for it again, although my last effort was sad, very sad... or, bad, very bad... well, really not good!!! :):):):)

[Stormdancer]

From a non-US mATe.... Have a wonderful 4th July.... Over here, it simply means I must remeber my best friend's middle-child's birthday!!! So, no fireworks... just artworks, readings, and house-keeping (we need it!!!). Happy days, everyone :heart: Oh, Stormy, I saw that you've posted over on the ISG... I'm going for it again, although my last effort was sad, very sad... or, bad, very bad... well, really not good!!! :):):):)What was hard for you?

Believe it or not....most won't...I do those and have no words...the reading is there but I can't seem to articulate coherently...

In the last one I think I was lucky to pull out 2 full sentences for each position, BUT...it WAS fascinating! I learned that I ALWAYS focus my attention to the TOP of the card....Very insightful.

[Stormdancer]

It's kind of funny, really. The US fought a war to be an "independant nation".

Canada just politely asked "Do you mind if we govern ourselves, Eh?"I'm sorry, ok not really, but this is just TOO funny....so I suppose it's a bump

[Queen of Disks]

Hello, I am back! Green Lantern wasn't as awful as I had feared. (Dad loved it. :) ) And I did get dinner out of the deal too! :D So it was good all around.

[Stormdancer]

Hello, I am back! Green Lantern wasn't as awful as I had feared. (Dad loved it. :) ) And I did get dinner out of the deal too! :D So it was good all around.LOL...I TOLD you....

No one listens to me...........

[Mellaenn]

Hi, all. Fireworks are going outside now and my dog is nervously pacing. The chamomile I gave her didn't do the trick. :(

I've been watching Season 6 of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" - I've now caught up on almost all of them; just have Season 7 to go. They belong to a friend of mine who loaned them to me ages ago but then my DVD player busted (watching on the 'puter just doesn't do it for me). The in-laws gave us a DVD player that worked and a few weeks later my little brother was able to hook the right doo-dad to the correct thing-a-ma-jig and <wham> we are back in business!

I'll be glad when this darn fire-crackery holiday is over...the dog won't settle.

[Chiska]

Hi, all. Fireworks are going outside now and my dog is nervously pacing. The chamomile I gave her didn't do the trick. :(


I'll be glad when this darn fire-crackery holiday is over...the dog won't settle.

Oh, I am sorry it didn't help! Poor girl.

[Stormdancer]

The in-laws gave us a DVD player that worked and a few weeks later my little brother was able to hook the right doo-dad to the correct thing-a-ma-jig and <wham> we are back in business!Just gottta love the Younsta's with The KNOW HOW...LOL

((((Daisy))))

[Mellaenn]

Just gottta love the Younsta's with The KNOW HOW...LOL

((((Daisy))))

Yeah, you know, I've hooked up many a VCR, but for me, it's kinda like, if 20 monkeys type randomly on typewriters eventually the type out the complete works of Shakespeare. There is a great deal of hooking up, not getting a pic on the TV, cursing and pulling everything out to start over. It's simple, I know, but needlessly painful for the likes of me! :grin:

[Stormdancer]

OK...no way, REALLY????/ NY is already popping??? I DO know they're an hour ahead, but REALLY????

I'm still on the early side of twilight.....

[Mellaenn]

Oh, I am sorry it didn't help! Poor girl.

OK...no way, REALLY????/ NY is already popping??? I DO know they're an hour ahead, but REALLY????

I'm still on the early side of twilight.....

You're north, too...that makes a difference. We spent 4th of July in Oregon once and were amazed when twilight didn't fall until about 10:00 or 10:30.

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, you know, I've hooked up many a VCR, but for me, it's kinda like, if 20 monkeys type randomly on typewriters eventually the type out the complete works of Shakespeare. There is a great deal of hooking up, not getting a pic on the TV, cursing and pulling everything out to start over. It's simple, I know, but needlessly painful for the likes of me! :grin:
This is "MY" secret...the DUDES...want us to think it's all that, so we then be impressed with them...

Hon, it's color coded....:)

[Mellaenn]

This is "MY" secret...the DUDES...want us to think it's all that, so we then be impressed with them...

Hon, it's color coded....:)

Yeah, my brother showed me that. Bu there was an extra output because for the other machine I have hooked up the cable was running through it, so I was all confusterated!!! :grin:

[Queen of Disks]

My dog is in hiding right now. :(

My father always had these complicated TV VCR DVD setups that were really complicated and he always hooked everything up to the stereo to get better sound. It's always a pain to play a movie because you have to do so many things just to turn the thing on! :rolleyes:

[BlueDragonfly]

My dog is in hiding right now. :(

My father always had these complicated TV VCR DVD setups that were really complicated and he always hooked everything up to the stereo to get better sound. It's always a pain to play a movie because you have to do so many things just to turn the thing on! :rolleyes:

3 remotes, count 'em 3, to turn on the cable, the TV and then the sound! I know exactly what you mean QoD!

Kabang, Kaboom, BANG! If I wasn't so damn tired, this would be large and in color, and centered. The fireworks have started.

Oh Pretty!

[emmsma]

Poor scared pooches. THere are meds you all can get from your vets to have on hand for these things. Some - like the prozac or Clomicalm stuff you need to start on a few weeks before you get to the desired effect - others like Acepromazine are for just when you need it.

Clomicalm is used alot around here. Folk start their pets on it a few weeks before the thunderstorms start up.

<end of veterinary talk>

Food was awesome today. We needed about 5 more people to help us eat it all. Guess we have food for the week. :)

Making good progress on my blanket and am loving it. :D

How are you-all?

[BlueDragonfly]

My wireless router won't hold the signal out at the table, so I came back in. Most of the fireworks are too low to see above the tree line, anyway. *shrugs*

[emmsma]

Sorry BD. How bout some fireworks right here?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/Spitzfire/GoddessWithin/firework19.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/Spitzfire/GoddessWithin/firework27.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/Spitzfire/GoddessWithin/firework23.gif

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi emmsma! :D I'm still full from dinner, too much really yummy food! My client wasn't up to coming over, so I took a plate over and took the dog out.

Am ready to go to bed, but it'll be too noisy till about 11:00, and I have to get up at 5 am. I'll be draggin' butt tomorrow.

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh, how cool! Thanks, emmsma! :D

So, what kind of pattern is your blanket? Crocheted right? I've got an afgan in the closet, that wave pattern with 5 or 6 different colors.....I'll have to try and finish it up one of these days, like fall. It's too hot to have an afgan sitting on my lap this time of year. :)

[emmsma]

Its crocheted. I don't have a pattern - never quite learned how to read them. :P

They tend to look like a secret code with all the letters and numbers. (guess they are a code, since I can't remember what the letters stand for.) I find it impossible to keep count of my stitches too.

Thats kinda contrary to my needs. I crochet for relaxation and trying to keep track of how many are in this row is just not what I want.

What i'm attempting to do is make a blanket of random blocks of single crocheted stitching. I make blocks oof varying sizes using all the yarns I own. Well most of them. I've got a few fancy fuzzy things that I find impossilbe to use. :P

The rest of the blanket is black. I made a side border and as I go in, I am starting to work in the other blocks. I am liking it so far. When I get more done, I'll try getting a picture.

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh, kind of like a square stained glass window effect with black borders! That sounds interesting! And a good way to use up small remnants of yarn! Good idea! Can you post a pic when you're done? I'd love to see it!

[Mellaenn]

Thanks for the pet meds info, emmsma - and especially thanks for the awesome fireworks!!! Best ones I saw all night!

[Laura Borealis]

Nice silent fireworks... the best kind for our furry friends! :thumbsup:

I like the big displays, myself... but I can do without the amateurs especially when they keep going till late at night. And I can't help but think most of 'em are like my brothers who get really stupid and unsafe with them. They're really smart, non-macho guys most of the time, but get them around fireworks and it's like their braincells go offline.

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay! The grand finale sounds like a giant popcorn machine!

Now to sit back and watch the people drive by trying to figure out how to beat the traffic and get back to the main road. They can't get there from here! Dummasses! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[BlueDragonfly]

Nice silent fireworks... the best kind for our furry friends! :thumbsup:

I like the big displays, myself... but I can do without the amateurs especially when they keep going till late at night. And I can't help but think most of 'em are like my brothers who get really stupid and unsafe with them. They're really smart, non-macho guys most of the time, but get them around fireworks and it's like their braincells go offline.

Yep, my neighborhood is popping and sparking from both sides, right now.

[Mellaenn]

Mine is mostly popped out and so is the dog - and so am I! Good night, all! :grin:

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Night Mell, sleep well!

eta-I should probably do the same thing. G'Night all! :)
(((PubmATes)))

[Chiska]

Poor scared pooches. THere are meds you all can get from your vets to have on hand for these things. Some - like the prozac or Clomicalm stuff you need to start on a few weeks before you get to the desired effect - others like Acepromazine are for just when you need it.

Clomicalm is used alot around here. Folk start their pets on it a few weeks before the thunderstorms start up.

How are you-all?

Monster Dog is passed out - Acepromazine does the trick. :D

How were the FAJITAS??? We had smoked chicken breasts and some potatoes w/ fresh garlic roasted in the smoker.

Fajitas sounds more fun!

[NorthernTigress]

Hi gang, I'm home.

We finished the shopping around 4pm, then went back to her place so I could help her with her laundry (and conveniently get my work uniforms cleaned for free too. After that we just hung around and chatted for a while. Until the Psychic Cat (Have I mentioned him yet?) started trying to put me to sleep. Which, considering how I was already tired from pushing around a wheelchair, was pretty easy to do.

So know I'm home, and I've realized I've gotten home just in time to NOT be able to mail out my train parcel. Sigh.

[Stormdancer]

HUH...catching up....this one was an ODD hiccup an hour later???

[Queen of Disks]

Nice silent fireworks... the best kind for our furry friends! :thumbsup:

I like the big displays, myself... but I can do without the amateurs especially when they keep going till late at night. And I can't help but think most of 'em are like my brothers who get really stupid and unsafe with them. They're really smart, non-macho guys most of the time, but get them around fireworks and it's like their braincells go offline.

Like my stupid neighbors a street over from us. I swear they are going to blow up the neighborhood one day. :eek:

[NorthernTigress]

See, I just can't understand the appeal of amateur fireworks. I don't think I've ever experienced it myself. I agree with the Mythbusters -- anything that involves explosions, leave it to the professionals.

Edit: I'm out of the house for 10 hours, you all are chatting up a storm. I come back, silence.

*Sniffs Pits*

I'm going to go have a bubble bath.

[emmsma]

Sorry i ran away. Crocheting is not a good task to undertake while typing. So I've been hang ing at Netflix again.

My fajitas were a great success. I will enjoy noshing on leftovers for the next several days. Oh how I've craved meat! And I've got lots left. :)

But early early day for me tomorrow, so I must away.

[kaleanna]

finally got lil one to sleep and a lil bit of me time and puter time.

We also now got a tv for the living room. it is my bday gift from hubby and fil. Got it a few days early though.

Have missed chatting with ya'll.

[NorthernTigress]

Back from my pouting/bathing. :laugh:

Made a big mistake of actually using depilatory spray instead of just shaving my legs. Dammit do my legs ever sting right now. >.<

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight!

[BlueDragonfly]

* wanders in with coffee mug and paper brain in hand, heads for windowseat*

Good Morning!

Monday on a Tuesday. I'll be confused all week! :(

[zan_chan]

Morning all! Hope everyone had a happy 4th! Sorry I haven't been around much but its just been nonstop, as usual :P Work constantly, boyfriend stuff, and this past weekend was Martin's bachelor party. On and on and on....

Hope I catch you gang eventually!

[emmsma]

Morning! Early day today, so I'm dressed and ready for the road. Just gotta grab a bite to eat. Sounds like we got some rain overnight. Glad of it.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! See ya in about 14 hours.

[Stormdancer]

I can't believe I have to work today. 4 day weekends are Da BOMB!!! :D

ok..........shower.........:angel:

[Manda]

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone who had a holiday enjoyed it! I know I did! Now The Man goes back to work and I am have hot, restless kiddos who think all weekends are supposed to be as fun packed as this one was. :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

I have hot, restless kiddos who think all weekends are supposed to be as fun packed as this one was. :laugh:LOL...yeah, I forgot about that effect!

G'Morning~~~

[Wendywu]

Hiya :)

That was a horribly busy morning and it looks like tomorrow will be worse! But - there was a cheese and apple muffin after lunch and that makes up for it all :D

[Stormdancer]

Hiya :)

That was a horribly busy morning and it looks like tomorrow will be worse! But - there was a cheese and apple muffin after lunch and that makes up for it all :D
Hey~~~~

Glad to see you out of the corner...LOL

I am SO NOT interested in going to work this morning...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Hey...I've got a question for ya....pm....

[Wendywu]

Yes - the longer I work the more I look forward to retiring! Only 12 years to go .......

I remember my in-laws started their countdown to retirement when they had 5 years to go - it passed so quickly! And now they've been retired 20 years and have been so happy.

Do you have a long day at the office today?

[Chiska]

good Morning!

What a long night, glad that is over. Monster Dog can sleep off his drugs, and I am heading to work. It has been 10 days since I have been to work!

I think I remember how to get there?

Have a great day everybody!

[Stormdancer]

Yes - the longer I work the more I look forward to retiring! Only 12 years to go .......
Do you have a long day at the office today?I don't think I'm ever gonna be able to retire :( I needz another job!

Yeah, 9 hours and it's gonna feel like an eternity....wait....I need to change my mind-set....
.
..
...
..........Time is gonna FLY......

[Stormdancer]

good Morning!

What a long night, glad that is over. Monster Dog can sleep off his drugs, and I am heading to work. It has been 10 days since I have been to work!

I think I remember how to get there?

Have a great day everybody!LOL....want me to ride along....just to help?

[Lutestring]

I'm good! If not great! :D

Very, very pleased. Ended up biting my knuckle to red-and-brusing in the thrid and fourth sets! Good match! :D Though hugs to (((Lute))), who was I think rooting for Nadal!

Yeah, I'm ready too. What's up next? Maybe I'll have proper tv by then!

Ya know, I forgot to bring it up. I think she was mostly waiting for him to take his shirt off }) If he did, I missed it.

He didn't take if off :(


:D :D :D i'm really happy that djokovic won, though yes, i was wanting nadal to win :D

they both made nice little speeches at the end. i've not been online because my hands are too arthriticky, it's not that i've been sulking about the tennis...

oh, good evening/morning :)

[Wendywu]

I don't think I'm ever gonna be able to retire :( I needz another job!

Yeah, 9 hours and it's gonna feel like an eternity....wait....I need to change my mind-set....
.
..
...
..........Time is gonna FLY......

Got to admit that I say "12 years" but I know that if I'm allowed to, I'll stay on. We aren't going to get any wealthier as the years go by and retirement might be a bit grim financially!


But yes - your day will fly past!!

[yirabeth]

G'morning all -- LOVELY day here in my corner of the world... :rolleyes:

1. Landlord shows up at 8 am -- he wants to fix the problem of the kitchen sink freezing every time the temp drops below 20f. In July you know. Because 20f is POSSIBLE in July! :rolleyes: I'd taken the dogs out and that's it, no caffeine no shower....UGGGH.

2. Turns out water pipes in basement has been leaking for ? time....it's a mess. And most of the stuff I decided to keep out of the mess the boys made in the basement is ruined, and I have to cart that out to the curb. There's even mushrooms/fungus growing down there....

3. I don't get a shower because water pipes are leaking in the basement.

4. I hate mornings, landlords, and pipes.


........

So how's everyone else?? :D

[Wendywu]

So how's everyone else?? :D

Having a slightly better day than you, by the sounds of it!!

Heck of a way to clear out the basement space ... :(

[Stormdancer]

So how's everyone else?? :Dum...better than you :(

What a mess! The stuff you lost, was it treasures and such??? :( :( :(

[Wendywu]

OK - working up the nerve to open my email program. It's been about 6 days.... There's people I know I must email but I really can't face all those emails :(.

[Stormdancer]

Having a slightly better day than you, by the sounds of it!!


um...better than you :(

TeeHee :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

Yeah...I guess I don't mind TOO much about the STUFF you know..just that I have to do it..because if I haven't used it in the 5 yrs I've lived here, do I really NEED it??? (there's nothing like photos etc down there) I'm definitely a minimalist. But it's gonna be a real pain in my backside cleaning it up, and in HOT weather....

Plus, ya know, landlord. 8 am. SERIOUSLY??? Couldn't we have done this after oh say...NOON?? :D *sigh*

[yirabeth]

um...better than you :(

What a mess! The stuff you lost, was it treasures and such??? :( :( :(

Probably not really. There will probably be the occasional "Ohhh no!! :( " but mostly I think it'll be, "Ugggh, Jack you do this I'll PAY you..." "Nuh uh Mom you have to help..." :D

[Stormdancer]

OK - working up the nerve to open my email program.Maybe you'll get one of these? The title of it is "Almost a conversation", and then the picture loads...ROTF :D

[Lutestring]

that's awful about the basement, yira. stupid landlord *kicks landlord* i hope there wasn't anything important that you have lost to mould.

[Stormdancer]

Probably not really. There will probably be the occasional "Ohhh no!! :( " but mostly I think it'll be, "Ugggh, Jack you do this I'll PAY you..." "Nuh uh Mom you have to help..." :DOh good, well, not GOOD, but good :confused:

[yirabeth]

Haha, I wouldn't be surprised if there's an otter living in my basement!! :D

[Stormdancer]

:D :D :D i'm really happy that djokovic won, though yes, i was wanting nadal to win :D

they both made nice little speeches at the end. i've not been online because my hands are too arthriticky, it's not that i've been sulking about the tennis...

oh, good evening/morning :)Hey sweetie :love: Sorry about your hands....and shirted Nadal })

OK...I really do have to get moving...now-ish....

[Manda]

Ack! Not a good way to wake up, Yirabeth. Which just goes to show, you can't outrun Mondays. Even on Tuesday :(

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone

how is everyone?

((((Yira)))) sorry about the basement cleanup :(

[yirabeth]

i've not been online because my hands are too arthriticky, it's not that i've been sulking about the tennis...

Hehe, this made me giggle :) I can just picture you sulking about tennis so you won't come talk to us... :D :D

[yirabeth]

G'morning Manda and Kaleanna :) Yeah, Mondays SUCK even more when it's Tuesday! :P

[kaleanna]

So far have posted 12 ( :bugeyed: ) cards in my deck creation thread.

[Lutestring]

i need to go to sleep soon. have a good day at work stormy :)

i had to retire way earlier than i wanted to, when i was 33 :( i got retrenched, and then couldn't get another job because of arthritis. it's nice having more time for myself, but the constant lack of money is no fun.

[yirabeth]

I do understand that one Lute... Like my dad and I were saying the other day, Money isn't everything, til you don't have it, then money is the most important thing in your world....

[Lutestring]

hi kaleanna, i just caught up with your dragon thread today. the hermit is lovely, and the chariot made me laugh :)

[Lutestring]

I do understand that one Lute... Like my dad and I were saying the other day, Money isn't everything, til you don't have it, then money is the most important thing in your world....

i try not to think about it, but it's hard not to, isn't it. it sort of creeps into the edges of your thoughts :) The oompaloompa has never worried about money, and is always hugely in debt, and still manages to get through life somehow. he's always been the opposite of me, he used to want to borrow my pocket money when i was five :bugeyed:

[kaleanna]

hi kaleanna, i just caught up with your dragon thread today. the hermit is lovely, and the chariot made me laugh :)

Hiya Lute hun,

How are you doing? Arm/shoulder getting better???

Thankies hun :)

[yirabeth]

Money has been hugely worrisome for me this past 8 months or so...to the point I was willing to take a job I despised because of MONEY... :D Actually, still willing should the opportunity arise :P

[Lutestring]

Hiya Lute hun,

How are you doing? Arm/shoulder getting better???

i went to see the shoulder specialist today. he said i can start doing physio now, and i'm going to see someone next week. i can try to use my arm more now, if it doesn't hurt too much, but it's really hardto lift it much, and i can't pick up anything heavy. he said it isn't likely to ever be ok like it was :(

Money has been hugely worrisome for me this past 8 months or so...to the point I was willing to take a job I despised because of MONEY... :D Actually, still willing should the opportunity arise :P
i worked for years in a job i despised, because i knew i needed to save as much as i could, because i wouldn't be able to keep on working. I hope you can find a nice job soon.

it's nearly midnight, i think i'll go to bed.

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Lute ♥


Landlord sticks snake down pipe. Pipe makes a loud CRACK! and falls to the floor. Stinky stuff splatters all over everything.

I'm definitely without water for now...

:bugeyed: :bugeyed: :bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

What a party! I didn't even drink (cuz I had to be the Driver) and I woke up with a headache.
Hubby's friends have invited us for things before, but this was the first year the kids were both old enough to go without us needing to leave at a Proper Hour for bedtimes, etc. Fabulous time had by all!

Their fireworks were absolutely incredible! Apparently this is a yearly thing and they have mortarboards built. I am sorry for everyone's dogs having a rough time, but there is absolutely nothing like sitting/lying out in the yard with the sky above filled with lights! Beautiful! (And yes, we kept our inflatable camping couch & the kids' folding chairs well back.) I don't think I'll ever go to a public display again. :P
All done by about 10-10:30pm so no law enforcement needed to come around. :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Sounds like a wonderful time Cardlady :)

Luckily my dogs didn't have a rough time -- I'd wondered if Libby would, she did last year. But I put her at a down/stay at my feet then, and gave her treats during silent moments when she was being relaxed...she picked up on "relaxed is good" hehe. Last night they slept through fireworks. (Her issues were different than Monster Dog. People are what terrifies her....)

[cardlady22]

I'm sorry about your water trouble, yira. He's such a dork!

[yirabeth]

I just walked away from it. Yeah, I've got to put the crap in the basement that's now ruined into bags and put them out at the curb next week. But while he's down there, I said, Guys like to work alone mostly, so call me if you need me, otherwise I'm upstairs drinking caffeine! LOL

[cardlady22]

Caffeine sounds good. I made myself drink a glass of water first, so it's a go for the Coke.

[yirabeth]

Mine's iced tea with lemon and sugar...I drink a lot of tea :D Wouldn't mind a coke but there's none here at the moment, and I do like my tea...hehe I make it VERY strong. So plenty of caffeine LOL

[cardlady22]

Oh, back when you were talking about beads and FMG:
Always let them know if an item is not going to work for you. Their customer service is fabulous!

And "culling" unuseable beads is an unfortunate necessity. :(

I love to see other people's seed bead work, but I like to keep my fingernails long & those tiny ones get lost/stuck.

[yirabeth]

Yes, I probably should have done so... but it just feels like half the beads being unusable is just pretty heavy on the losses department! hehe I will try that other place I found a good supply of 2-3mm beads (just about 8/0 in size) though. And I may try the glass seed beads if I decide to do a large project...I'm considering trying it anyway LOL. The idea intrigues me. One article I read called it "weaving glass".

[cardlady22]

Prep time for a project is the most frustrating thing about the "patterned" stuff. I remember learning brick stitch while doing some earrings. :rolleyes:
They didn't have Delicas back in those days. :P

[yirabeth]

I'm having dreams of grandeur right now; I'm picturing a hanging wall tapestry -- beaded by me! :D

[cardlady22]

:grin: I stayed small in scope/ambition:
http://www.amazon.com/Earring-Designs-Sig-Book-1/dp/0943604354/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
http://www.amazon.com/Earful-Designs-Sigrid-Wynne-Evans/dp/0964836009/ref=pd_sim_b_4

[yirabeth]

Those are cute -- wouldn't require a loom, right? Too big for me though -- I wouldn't wear them hehe. I like small earrings I guess...even my danglies are relatively small.

[cardlady22]

I wore danglies that fringy/long until I had small kids around.

I think at my current age, I'd like to get a "shadow box" and make up one of each of the pretty animals. They'd be gorgeous on a wall. I'd have to tweak colors though. Some of those combos are outrageously vivid.

[yirabeth]

I can see me hanging something like this on my wall...

http://www.thebeadcoop.com/pattern.asp?PatternID=20100

[cardlady22]

Done with beads with certain effects, that could rival some of my favorite paintings!
Wow!

[yirabeth]

Yeah that's what I was thinking! hehe And, with patience, I could do that even though I couldn't DRAW it myself....I think I would really like to have that sort of project going.

Of course there's quite some expense in that, getting all those beads. And a loom. But ya know...something for the future :) I'll never be bored..so many things I want to do! :D

[kaleanna]

I have both kiddos with me today. We are fixing to go to lunch and post office and 13 yr old has money that is burning a hole in his pocket, LOL.

[cardlady22]

Teen + cash = get me to the store(s), Pronto!

[kaleanna]

Teen + cash = get me to the store(s), Pronto!

ROFL! Yeppers!

[kaleanna]

So thinking about the baby dragon deck, I got to thinking about card size, so if you all could go and let me know what card size ya'll prefer in my deck creation thread, I would so greatly appreciate it. I am not sure which size people would like so any answers on that question would be awesome.

[Flaxen]

Anybody around?

[cardlady22]

I'm here- just catching up on PM and email stuff.
What are you doing today?

[Flaxen]

Hi Cardlady.

I've just got home from work so I'm looking forward to relaxing and catching up with my decks. :) I feel the need just to shuffle and look through some of my newer ones.

Are you working?

[cardlady22]

I'm avoiding the grocery list and subsequent errand. :laugh:
The sun is so bright today & we were up late, so my fringe headache isn't clearing out. I'm looking through Scott Grossberg's The Vitruvian Square and am about to open a box of decks I received from aurarcana.

[Laura Borealis]

I just got my Liber T from Queen of Disks. Thank you Qo'D! *happy dance*

How's everyone?

[Flaxen]

:D Sometimes it's good to avoid the grocery shopping.

What decks did you get from Aurarcana? I got the Silicon Dawn at the weekend and am really quite taken with it.

[cardlady22]

:D Sometimes it's good to avoid the grocery shopping.

What decks did you get from Aurarcana? I got the Silicon Dawn at the weekend and am really quite taken with it.III Millenium, Giotto, Cary-Yale Visconti, Celtic Wisdom, Quantum(1st) for me

Waking the Wild Spirit goes to olarte

Vision Quest is an extra, so I'll be lurking about watching for an Opportunity to present itself. :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning all. (Well, ten minutes left of "morning" here)

Was still awake at almost 3 am last night. Not sure why.

[Flaxen]

Hi Laura,

I love the Liber T, such an interesting deck. Do you have a copy of Scion's pdf?

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Laura,

I love the Liber T, such an interesting deck. Do you have a copy of Scion's pdf?

I don't, not yet. I sent him a PM maybe 3 weeks ago, but he hasn't logged in for the last 4 weeks (I just checked). Do you have it? I wonder if he would mind if someone else sent me a copy. I seem to remember reading that he was working on a book...?


On a related note, does anyone remember where the thread for members gone "missing" is? I haven't seen gregory for a couple weeks, and she hasn't read my PM thanking her for the Thoth cards she sent me. I'm a little worried, she's normally here every day. But maybe she is on vacation.

[Flaxen]

Hi Laura,

I think gregory is away - I seem to remember her mentioning something in the last ISG exchange.

I've got a copy of the pdf on my memory stick but it's at work. I'll try and remember to bring it home tomorrow. :)

[Flaxen]

Hi NT!

Nice selection of decks, Cardlady. :thumbsup:

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Laura,

I think gregory is away - I seem to remember her mentioning something in the last ISG exchange.

I've got a copy of the pdf on my memory stick but it's at work. I'll try and remember to bring it home tomorrow. :)

Oh good, then I won't worry about gregory.

Yay on the pdf! I know I won't be able to make heads or tails out of the decans by myself. :D

[cardlady22]

laura_borealis, go ahead and send him an email message about the PDF. He likes to keep track of who has it for if/when he makes revisions.

NT, are you running yourself a bit ragged with the extra reiki, etc?

[NorthernTigress]

It's fun to talk about decks. I know a few decks that I'd LIKE to have (Oracle of Visions being on the top of the list) but I can't really give myself permission to spend money.

[NorthernTigress]

NT, are you running yourself a bit ragged with the extra reiki, etc?

Maybe it's something like that. Maybe just my Night Owl tendencies returning.

[Flaxen]

Oracle of Visions does look lovely.

I'm wrestling with collecting decks for the sake of having them and only buying ones I'll use and love. I have terrible hoarding tendencies and I think my husband might divorce me if I became a true collector. :) I find it hard to resist the lure of the latest 'hot deck' but I've been disappointed so many times. I think I'm finally getting to grips with what I like and am starting to be able to look at a deck and say 'no, not for me' even if it's OOP/HTF.

[Laura Borealis]

laura_borealis, go ahead and send him an email message about the PDF. He likes to keep track of who has it for if/when he makes revisions.


I saw that you bumped the Missing Persons thread -- thank you. ;)

I did send him a PM, three weeks or so ago. But since he hasn't been on AT for a few weeks, I'd worry about pestering him with another message. Maybe he is really busy. Or not interested in tarot right now. I can wait till when/if he appears again...

[Queen of Disks]

I got the Fey from Flaxen! Thank you very much!! :heart:

How is everyone?

[Flaxen]

I got the Fey from Flaxen! Thank you very much!! :heart:

How is everyone?

Yay!! Enjoy - it's one of my favourites. :)

[NorthernTigress]

I've been following the creation of the Oracle of Visions from back when the it was tentatively being called the Oracle of Dreams. The images are fantastic, but do I really need a new deck?

[cardlady22]

I'm wrestling with collecting decks for the sake of having them and only buying ones I'll use and love.I can understand that, but I feel no personal remorse. Decks are my only frivolity and vice. })
And I spend far less than hubby does on cigarettes! :P

[kaleanna]

Hi everyone,

back from errands.


Got in the Wildwood (side trade train)from Manda today. Thankies Manda:)

[cardlady22]

I got my Pictures From The Heart book and my Jolanda (by Fischer & Co)

I think all the smoke from the fireworks last night affected my throat. My voice gets weird and I have to clear it when I first try to speak. Kids will just love it if I lose it altogether, right? })

[kaleanna]

My Sweet 13 yr old did NOT spend the money on himself. He said that he wanted to get something for me and something for his lil bro and then maybe something for himself. I told him that he did NOT need to get me anything, but he said he wanted too. And we were happy then he was happy.

He got his lil brother some toys, a couple of movies. and he got me some watercolor pencils.

[Laura Borealis]

I'm making potato salad... odd as it seems, I've only made it two or three times before this. So I'm sort of making it up as I go. I chopped up some of the onions from the homemade pickles to put in. Trying to decide what will go well with that in terms of spices/flavors... something to balance the tart, vinegary onions.

[kaleanna]

i have never made potato salad

[cardlady22]

Why did grapes pop into my head? Don't listen to me. I am not culinary by any stretch of the imagination.

[Laura Borealis]

Grapes would be good! They'd balance the tartness with sweet, and they'd be crisp... tragically, I have no grapes. Or any fruit on hand. Hmm. Maybe a drizzle of honey in the dressing.

[Frayling0]

Evening all :D

Had a great day out with my work colleagues at a theme park - was lovely to spend time with everyone outside of the confines of the store!

How is everyone?

[cardlady22]

Hello, Luke! I'm regaining a handle on mail & stuff after the long weekend. :laugh:

[Frayling0]

Hello, Luke! I'm regaining a handle on mail & stuff after the long weekend. :laugh:

Hey there - oh gosh, you guys had 4th of July didn't you!? Did you do anything nice for it?

[cardlady22]

Fabulous party at friends' house. They brought fireworks back from out-of-state, but are very conscientious and safe with them. It may become a Tradition . . . as long as they live nearby & continue to have the funds. I'm scared to ask what it cost them. Hubby brought a large bottle of Crown Royal and a small winery's Red to contribute. (We had gotten it while visiting my sister.)

[Frayling0]

Fabulous party at friends' house. They brought fireworks back from out-of-state, but are very conscientious and safe with them. It may become a Tradition . . . as long as they live nearby & continue to have the funds. I'm scared to ask what it cost them. Hubby brought a large bottle of Crown Royal and a small winery's Red to contribute. (We had gotten it while visiting my sister.)

Sounds lovely :D Summer evenings with friends are just BEAUTIFUL.

[kaleanna]

hiya Luke

[Frayling0]

hiya Luke

Hey Kale, how are you? :)

[kaleanna]

Hey Kale, how are you? :)

I am a bit tired but doing good. Have been drawing quite a few cards, can see them in the deck creation thread and the what are you creating now thread :D

Had to referee kiddos today a lil but they were pretty good mostly.

[Stormdancer]

I saw that you bumped the Missing Persons thread -- thank you. ;)

I did send him a PM, three weeks or so ago. But since he hasn't been on AT for a few weeks, I'd worry about pestering him with another message. Maybe he is really busy. Or not interested in tarot right now. I can wait till when/if he appears again...

shoot frannie a pm...she might be able to help...ok...working...

[Frayling0]

I am a bit tired but doing good. Have been drawing quite a few cards, can see them in the deck creation thread and the what are you creating now thread :D

Had to referee kiddos today a lil but they were pretty good mostly.

Aww bless the little nippers!

New cards - I must take a look tomorrow.

Approaching midnight here and feeling shattered, so I'm off to bed. Night all :)

[kaleanna]

here kinda, watching Kitchen nightmares and then masterchef :)

[kaleanna]

Aww bless the little nippers!

New cards - I must take a look tomorrow.

Approaching midnight here and feeling shattered, so I'm off to bed. Night all :)

NIte Luke sleep well

[Stormdancer]

here kinda, watching Kitchen nightmares and then masterchef :)LOL...me too so I'm not really here....

The Ghost of Storm :eek:

:laugh:

[kaleanna]

LOL...me too so I'm not really here....

The Ghost of Storm :eek:

:laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

***Commercial break***

I just got my Aquarian from Shalyn along with one o those poker chip pendants (Porcupine...go figure? ME? Prickly??? Nah... }) ). VERY nicely done on the pendant. I want more. I'm gonna start collecting them....are there more yet? LOL

[Laura Borealis]

The porcupine was my favorite! Lucky you :D

[Stormdancer]

The porcupine was my favorite! Lucky you :D

uh....back off, I'm gonna start a collection...:mad:

:D :laugh: Just kidding, but really, the quality is wonderful. I am VERY pleased.

[Stormdancer]

OOOH....been a while since I've done THAT ^^^^^ :( LOL

[Laura Borealis]

uh....back off, I'm gonna start a collection...:mad:

*cowers in fear* :eek:

:D :laugh: Just kidding, but really, the quality is wonderful. I am VERY pleased.

OOOH....been a while since I've done THAT ^^^^^ :( LOL

Silly Stormy :D A collection of porcupines, or poker chips?

Or paintings of porcupines playing poker...

[Stormdancer]

*cowers in fear* yeah.....right.... :rolleyes:

Silly Stormy :D A collection of porcupines, or poker chips?

Or paintings of porcupines playing poker...Silly Laura :D A collection of SHALYN's poker chip doodads...GEESH!!! You're kinda slow :laugh:

Kidding!!! Just kidding...about you being slow...NOT kidding about the pendants! :mad:

[Chiska]

That whole going to work thing today was no fun. I now work a bit longer than I did before and I didn't bring enough food!

Did everybody have a good day??

[Stormdancer]

That whole going to work thing today was no fun.
Did everybody have a good day?? No, NO, I did NOT.....WHY do we have to work????

Actually, the whole experience was kinda funny to me....4 days off....I could get used to that..... :D

[emmsma]

I'm home! Having leftovers from yesterday. :)

How are you-all?

[yirabeth]

Hey all, kinda quiet here tonight huh? lol No, not a particularly good day here either, what with insane landlords showing up before I'm coherent, and water pipes leaking, and it being hot as Hades today...LOL It's fixed now though. Although the issue he came to address initially isn't.. :P

He texted me about a hour ago, asking if I'd gone down to the basement to see things since he'd left. I texted back, No, do I need to?? I guess he has no reply to that. What am I supposed to do - stare at the new pipe a while?? :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm home! Having leftovers from yesterday. :)

How are you-all?FRAJITAS!!!!! WE haz frajitas!!!! :D

I'm actually almost to bed...but I haven't eaten yet...ok, I'm awake-ish....

[yirabeth]

Stormy, you're too little to skip meals -- you'll blow completely away!! Get some food in you girl! :D

[Chiska]

It was weird at work. So empty, I guess. Usually, the summer is when I prepare for the upcoming year - but this year, with the closure, it just seems so pointless. I don't even know if I can replenish component or not!

Bother!

The weather is very nice, though! Can't complain about that.

[Stormdancer]

Stormy, you're too little to skip meals -- you'll blow completely away!! Get some food in you girl! :DHEY!!! Ya know what???? I haz a roll....seriously...for the first time EVER, (aside from post child birth), I has FAT....

I'ts kinda bugging me :mad: BUT....it means I am now a "Grown Up" :angel:

SO...YOU!!! I had MAJOR bathroom remodel flashbacks....Are you all sorted in the plumbing thing?

[Stormdancer]

He texted me about a hour ago, asking if I'd gone down to the basement to see things since he'd left. I texted back, No, do I need to?? I guess he has no reply to that. What am I supposed to do - stare at the new pipe a while?? :DLOL...I'm guessing he wants to know that nothing is leaking? BUT, the REAL issue is.....how did he fix it so it doesn't freeze??? That 's what caused the crack in the first place...DUH??????

Oh wait, I am NOT a plumber....LOL

[yirabeth]

Yeah kinda, except now I have to clean the basement which is going to be major hassle GRRR (I feel like saying, YOUR pipes YOU clean it :D)

And he didn't fix the fact that my kitchen spends most of the winter frozen....that's another weekend LOL

[Laura Borealis]

yeah.....right.... :rolleyes:

Silly Laura :D A collection of SHALYN's poker chip doodads...GEESH!!! You're kinda slow :laugh:

Kidding!!! Just kidding...about you being slow...NOT kidding about the pendants! :mad:

LOL! I know, I was joking :P

What would be the point of a porcupine collection, anyway? ;)

[yirabeth]

We're kinda having this argument about it --- he wants to turn my heat on to dry it out. Umm...it's 90f out there, we're NOT turning my heat on (plus I can't afford to pay for that right now lol) I say, open the windows in the basement. He says, no, animals will get in. I say, put screen on them. He says that costs money.

Better his money than mine.....

[Stormdancer]

It was weird at work. So empty, I guess. Usually, the summer is when I prepare for the upcoming year - but this year, with the closure, it just seems so pointless. I don't even know if I can replenish component or not!

Bother!

The weather is very nice, though! Can't complain about that.Hon, I know you've explained it, but I've not really understood....I'm kinda dense, ok.....REALLY dense....so, you've lost the funding for the programs you teach? I thought stuff was still going on??

I can be REALLY dense...sorry...:(

[yirabeth]

What would be the point of a porcupine collection, anyway? ;)

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Laura Borealis]

He should just put a bunch of fans on it. That's what my parents' plumbers/handymen did when their basement flooded. Turn on the heat in summer? Hell no!

[yirabeth]

Fans would be good but I think he doesn't have those either -- and I'm not giving up my two fans! Nor spending my money to buy more. So I think window screen really is the cheapest option for him.

[Laura Borealis]

He could rent some. Dork landlord.

I'm starting to categorize landlords. You have your evil slumlords but you also have your dorks. Mine's a dork. A Southern deep-fried dork landlady. She means well but sometimes she just bumbles.

[emmsma]

Landlord sounds like a jerk. :(

Why are they usually jerks?

[Stormdancer]

And he didn't fix the fact that my kitchen spends most of the winter frozen....that's another weekend LOLI am just NOT touching this, except to remind you of "The Bathroom Remodel from H*LL"....holy crap. M'Dear....

[yirabeth]

So I'm trying to lose weight and one of the things I like to eat that's no-cal to fill me up is a wedge of lettuce with dinner. Except, I like dressing on it...LOL That's pretty calorific! So, does anyone have good salad dressing recipes that are either nutritious, or at least not laden with fat??

The dressings I eat normally are Blue Cheese, Creamy Caesar, or occasionally ranch. And I don't like vinegar, or the taste it gives so if there's that in it, I'd have to be able to substitute lemon juice...

[Chiska]

Hon, I know you've explained it, but I've not really understood....I'm kinda dense, ok.....REALLY dense....so, you've lost the funding for the programs you teach? I thought stuff was still going on??

I can be REALLY dense...sorry...:(

We are in "suspension." That means that there MIGHT be funding. Maybe. But likely not. We have an obligation to allow current students to finish their degrees. We are also taking new students, but they are informed that they can only get a certificate and not a degree.

At my school, there have been 3 programs closed outright, and about 5 are in suspension like we are. I gotta give them credit though - they have done some serious cutting at the top. Administrative level have had to take a salary reduction. People close to retirement were made offers (like my boss). They have tried to NOT lay off people. I am only funded for 8 months.

I try not to dwell on it.

So, jema says that the Hudes from the train is winging its way from Sweden!

[Stormdancer]

Landlord sounds like a jerk. :(

Why are they usually jerks?'Cause they're stOOpid cheap B*stards........IMHO :D

[yirabeth]

I'm starting to categorize landlords. You have your evil slumlords but you also have your dorks.

I think mine's a wannabe evil slumlord :(

[Laura Borealis]

No fat dressing? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/unsure.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Is there such a thing?

[Stormdancer]

What would be the point of a porcupine collection, anyway? ;)um...er...EldestinExile and I .....I waffle between Porcupines and Hedgehogs...

[yirabeth]

um...er...EldestinExile and I .....I waffle between Porcupines and Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs make really good pets if the owner takes time to learn about them and cater a bit to their needs...I've known a few people with one :)

[Stormdancer]

I think mine's a wannabe evil slumlord :(Nope....he's just a cheap Dumb*ass....I KNOW this...I haz one, for now })

[Chiska]

He could rent some. Dork landlord.

I'm starting to categorize landlords. You have your evil slumlords but you also have your dorks. Mine's a dork. A Southern deep-fried dork landlady. She means well but sometimes she just bumbles.

I had an evil slumlord a few years ago. His maintenance man burned down my "house," and so he moved us to one of his other slums. Then when he and his fur coat wearing wife came by a few days later, he said, well, the rent is more. And you can't have a cat here.

Gotta give Mrs. Evil Slumlord credit. She put a stop to that quite firmly. Got the cat and the same rent.

Oh, and I use "house" loosely. It was a converted 1920's boat shed. It was built into the dike on a river that flooded. We were evacuated in 1990. The house burned 2 weeks later. We found out why it burned so well... the insulation was newspaper from the 40's that had been glued to the walls. It burned really, really well.

[Stormdancer]

So I'm trying to lose weight and one of the things I like to eat that's no-cal to fill me up is a wedge of lettuce with dinner. Except, I like dressing on it...LOL That's pretty calorific! So, does anyone have good salad dressing recipes that are either nutritious, or at least not laden with fat??

The dressings I eat normally are Blue Cheese, Creamy Caesar, or occasionally ranch. And I don't like vinegar, or the taste it gives so if there's that in it, I'd have to be able to substitute lemon juice...Greek yogurt....rich in flavor....work with that...

[Chiska]

No fat dressing? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/unsure.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Is there such a thing?

Sometimes, just straight lemon juice squeezed over a salad is pretty yummy!

I can't eat salad (lettuce), but I like to make salads with all the other stuff (radishes, onions, etc. )

[Stormdancer]

We are in "suspension." That means that there MIGHT be funding. Maybe. But likely not. We have an obligation to allow current students to finish their degrees. We are also taking new students, but they are informed that they can only get a certificate and not a degree.

At my school, there have been 3 programs closed outright, and about 5 are in suspension like we are. I gotta give them credit though - they have done some serious cutting at the top. Administrative level have had to take a salary reduction. People close to retirement were made offers (like my boss). They have tried to NOT lay off people. I am only funded for 8 months.ok...I HAVE heard this....and I still don't "GET" it....but that's my lack...

I'm just gonna offer hugz and vibes for what helps YOU!!!!

[yirabeth]

Hmm...I wonder if I could create something using nonfat yogurt for the base..a different blue cheese perhaps...I don't mind the calories/fat in blue cheese crumbles because otherwise it's healthy -- calcium. I just don't want empty calories, such as the (totally delicious) Creamy Caesar I had on my lettuce wedge tonight....Maybe I could make a cheater Caesar since it's currently the LOVE of my life... :D

[Laura Borealis]

I had an evil slumlord a few years ago. His maintenance man burned down my "house," and so he moved us to one of his other slums. Then when he and his fur coat wearing wife came by a few days later, he said, well, the rent is more. And you can't have a cat here.

Gotta give Mrs. Evil Slumlord credit. She put a stop to that quite firmly. Got the cat and the same rent.

Oh, and I use "house" loosely. It was a converted 1920's boat shed. It was built into the dike on a river that flooded. We were evacuated in 1990. The house burned 2 weeks later. We found out why it burned so well... the insulation was newspaper from the 40's that had been glued to the walls. It burned really, really well.

Holy crap Chiska, I'm glad you moved out of there :eek:

Greek yogurt....rich in flavor....work with that...

Isn't Greek yogurt way higher in fat than other kinds?



I am off to read on my Kindle... that is actually my SO's but I've stolen it. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/pirategif.gif

[yirabeth]

Sometimes, just straight lemon juice squeezed over a salad is pretty yummy!

I'm thinking I will need the creamy to satisfy my taste buds though..I dont like noncreamy dressings even.

Maybe Wendy will have ideas -- she's our healthy eating guru!!

[Stormdancer]

Hedgehogs make really good pets if the owner takes time to learn about them and cater a bit to their needs..That's just it....we have soft innards...:eek:

[yirabeth]

I had an evil slumlord a few years ago. His maintenance man burned down my "house," and so he moved us to one of his other slums. Then when he and his fur coat wearing wife came by a few days later, he said, well, the rent is more. And you can't have a cat here.

Gotta give Mrs. Evil Slumlord credit. She put a stop to that quite firmly. Got the cat and the same rent.

Oh, and I use "house" loosely. It was a converted 1920's boat shed. It was built into the dike on a river that flooded. We were evacuated in 1990. The house burned 2 weeks later. We found out why it burned so well... the insulation was newspaper from the 40's that had been glued to the walls. It burned really, really well.

YIKES!!

This house isn't the best...but allows me to have my dogs. I'd move in a HEARTBEAT if I could find a place that I could afford that allows my dogs....

[Stormdancer]

I had an evil slumlord a few years ago. His maintenance man burned down my "house," and so he moved us to one of his other slums. Then when he and his fur coat wearing wife came by a few days later, he said, well, the rent is more. And you can't have a cat here.

Gotta give Mrs. Evil Slumlord credit. She put a stop to that quite firmly. Got the cat and the same rent.

Oh, and I use "house" loosely. It was a converted 1920's boat shed. It was built into the dike on a river that flooded. We were evacuated in 1990. The house burned 2 weeks later. We found out why it burned so well... the insulation was newspaper from the 40's that had been glued to the walls. It burned really, really well.Ya know???? You have MANY stories to tell. I feel like I hardly know you....

Have you ever thought about a book? Memoirs?

You have, haven't you?


do it

[yirabeth]

do it


The Stormy One has spoken!! :D

[Stormdancer]

Isn't Greek yogurt way higher in fat than other kinds?I have NO idea....I have NEVER paid attention to stuff like this....

She doesn't really get how wee I am, ....was....LOL

[emmsma]

Ya know, I feel like I just sat down here with you, but I am so tired. THink I'm going to toddle off to bed. Another early morning tomorrow.

Have a good one!

[yirabeth]

I have NO idea....I have NEVER paid attention to stuff like this....

She doesn't really get how wee I am, ....was....LOL

S'okay ... I'd buy nonfat yogurt anyway LOL

Ya know, I feel like I just sat down here with you, but I am so tired. THink I'm going to toddle off to bed. Another early morning tomorrow.

Have a good one!


Aww, we will MISS you! But, sweet dreams Emmsma :)

[Stormdancer]

The Stormy One has spoken!! :DLOL...and no one listens...

Do I get a cookie?????

[yirabeth]

I haz no cookies :(

But I haz an evil Triple Chocolate Filled Muffin!!

You can haz it if you come get it :P

[Stormdancer]

Ya know, I feel like I just sat down here with you, but I am so tired. THink I'm going to toddle off to bed. Another early morning tomorrow.

Have a good one!
G'Night (((:heart:emmsma:heart:))) Ya, you weren't really here, but that's ok...Life happens...and hopefully sleep...LOL

[Stormdancer]

But I haz an evil Triple Chocolate Filled Muffin!!

You can haz it if you come get it :PROTFLMAO...is it gonna last until the end of the month???? um, and speaking of which....IF I come up for the Canoe Festival....are there hotels there? Where do I need one?

[yirabeth]

Seriously?? Well yeah, there are, although you'd be welcome to stay here too if you didn't mind that it's not really all that fancy...LOL (well okay it's pretty much low income looking. Which fits me. Since I'm low income. lol) If you opt for hotel, pretty much need to book it NOW (if you're not too late) My little town swells to bursting with this canoe race...almost to the point of being senseless to even drive a car in it, you're better off walking! They're in the road and on the sidewalks and the grass and I'm sure the city just HOPES that not too many walk in the garden areas :D

As for a muffin lasting til the end of the month, well, I'd just go buy MORE! :D

[Chiska]

Holy crap Chiska, I'm glad you moved out of there :eek:



*giggle* didn't have much choice -- the house burned down.

But while living in the other slum, I was given the opportunity to move out to a commune and it was wonderful. No evil slumlords there! :D

[Stormdancer]

Seriously?? Well yeah, there are, although you'd be welcome to stay here too if you didn't mind that it's not really all that fancy...LOL (well okay it's pretty much low income looking. Which fits me. Since I'm low income. lol) If you opt for hotel, pretty much need to book it NOW (if you're not too late) My little town swells to bursting with this canoe race...almost to the point of being senseless to even drive a car in it, you're better off walking! They're in the road and on the sidewalks and the grass and I'm sure the city just HOPES that not too many walk in the garden areas :D

As for a muffin lasting til the end of the month, well, I'd just go buy MORE! :DYou are kind to offer, but I'm scared of your dogs.....Libby would just slay me...I KNOW this...LOL

Crap...I'm gonna have to PLAN....what about camping???? I haz no gear, but I know how....ok, maybe not....can SR peeps camp? **sigh**

[Stormdancer]

No evil slumlords there! :D
Huh....."Evil Slumlords" vs "Hippy Dippy Dudes"....

Either way, I'm running....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[yirabeth]

You are kind to offer, but I'm scared of your dogs.....Libby would just slay me...I KNOW this...LOL

Crap...I'm gonna have to PLAN....what about camping???? I haz no gear, but I know how....ok, maybe not....can SR peeps camp? **sigh**


Really? I iz sorry :( They would love you...and I think you would love them...they're not really BIG dogs except Lilah who rarely gets up these days.... (and may not be here then...) Molly isn't even up to my knees and Libby is shorter. Libby would never ever bite you even IF you were mean to her, because she's too scared, and Molly would love you too!

There's camping around here...what're SR peeps?

[Stormdancer]

...what're SR peeps?ROTFLMAO......OLD peeps.... i just canNOT see me sleeping on the ground these days....I am OLD.....

I wonder what SR sleeping bags are like?

ok...I need to just stop...but, I could email Mom....})

Storm, just go to bed...LOL :D

[yirabeth]

LOL, I think it's called "air mattress under sleeping bag" style.... :D

[Stormdancer]

LOL, I think it's called "air mattress under sleeping bag" style.... :D
uh....ok....I grew up backpacking...we had pads....SKINNY pads....LOL

SO...how low is this "air mattress?" I'm visualizing a "Drop & Roll" onto kinda maneuver....

OH.....and MOST important!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who is gonna BLOW the air into that mattress???????????????????????

signed.....

The Ever Practical Storm :)

[cardlady22]

You let a machine do it . . . otherwise you're in for sore arms . . . or a light head!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/AirBedz-In-Home-Electric-Plug-In-Air-Pump-110V/14710724

I think this one is our model:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-120V-Air-Pump-with-Hose/5634288?findingMethod=rr

[yirabeth]

Well, yes, it's pretty much drop and roll :D And they come with pumps right in them now! http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000002863&categoryid=10080&brand= Or you buy a portable pump http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000001075&categoryid=10080&brand=

[yirabeth]

Well I'm off to bed now :D I'll see you all tomorrow!

[cardlady22]

Sleep tight, everybody!

[Chiska]

Good Night, Yira!

I keep getting distracted and wandering away. I think I should head to bed as well. It will be nice to get a quiet nite's sleep!

[NorthernTigress]

Home from work. Grouchy. Husband of MGB is just as much of an idiot as MGB herself. Plus, not only did I have to do my own job, I had to do what yesterday's closing supervisor forgot to do, too.

[Wendywu]

Thinking of sauces - do you guys get what we purchase as "Quark"? This is a very, very low fat, very soft cheese used only in cooking. The other thing we use a lot (in sauces particularly) is low fat creme fraiche. This makes things very, very creamy tasting but adds very few calories or fat. My all-time standby for sandwiches (and I use it instead of butter or spread) is Hellmans Extra Low Mayo - it really does taste just like regular but is soooo low fat.

I love 0% Total Greek Yoghurt. Very thick, very creamy and completely delicious. On muesli. With chopped fruit. On its own .... :drools:.

Ricotta cheese whips up to a lovely soft consistency. It can be mixed with cocoa powder for a very chocolatey tasting pudding that is not too high in calories or fat :D. Got enough calories to make it a now-and-then treat but not so many that it's "blown the diet" high.

[Wendywu]

At the moment I am focussed - with enormous difficulty - on low carb food. Not easy when you can't eat meat or dietary fat. Bloody awkward in fact. But I don't mind too much - I know the colonic resection saved my life, and so did removing the pancreas. It's just difficult finding a way to get enough food sometimes, now that I am aiming at very tight control of blood sugars and have to reduce my carbs drastically.

I understand everything about why, but low carb diets are usually fairly high protein and fairly high fat. Given I can't eat the fat or meat - choice is severely restricted. We are both scratching our heads and searching recipe books.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy. Played a couple of rounds of Plants V Zombies. Very Therapeutic.

P.S. I just can't understand those no-carb diets at all. Anything that says that you can eat a steak, with none of the fat trimmed off, but that a slice of bread is no go is totally messed up.

[Wendywu]

It isn't for weight reduction that I'm carb counting - the diabetes requires I control my carb intake very tightly, and match the insulin to those carbs as precisely as I can. The fewer carbs = less insulin. Less Insulin means less insulin resistance as I get older, with fewer long term complications .....

But whether it works or not I lost 5lbs last week.....

The colonic resection left me unable to digest meat or fat - so I am kinda limited here.

[NorthernTigress]

No meat, no fat, no carbs.

That leaves a lot of rabbit food!

[Wendywu]

Well more - no meat, low fat, low carbs and yes, I am getting heartily fed up with rabbit food. Hence our desperate search for recipes .....

On the up side I can eat fish :D. And I do like it! And I can eat an egg without problems too. So I'm very healthy indeed within my limitations, so I'm very lucky.

[Wendywu]

All that aside I'm anticipating a quiet house this weekend as James goes off to a festival tomorrow morning and comes home late Sunday night. I'm jealous because there are some great bands performing but I'm hoping he has a great time :)

[The crowned one]

Wendy I looked up your yogurt as I have not had it. to me Greek yogurt is 4 to 7% fat LOL! .... Love whats in yours :)

Quark cheese I call cottage cheese, great with pepper tonnes of pepper :)

fat creme fraiche To me is sour cream. Great too.

[Wendywu]

Quark over here is smooth - not all lumpy like cottage cheese, and goes into a sauce beautifully :)

Also great on celery with a smear of marmite running along it ....

Yeah - we get 0% greek yoghurt that tastes every bit like the full fat stuff, but it is low carb too. Goodness knows what they put in it lol

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning!

(((Wendy))), the dietary dilemma would be a tough one, especially considering your caloric burn with the rowing! Would you be able to set up a consult with a nutritionist?

TCO! How are ya? I was just thinking I hadn't seen you here in several days and wondered what you've been doing!

I made some tzatziki Monday, I added some dill, just for a summery change of taste! It was a big hit! Yum!

[BlueDragonfly]

So I'm trying to lose weight and one of the things I like to eat that's no-cal to fill me up is a wedge of lettuce with dinner. Except, I like dressing on it...LOL That's pretty calorific! So, does anyone have good salad dressing recipes that are either nutritious, or at least not laden with fat??

The dressings I eat normally are Blue Cheese, Creamy Caesar, or occasionally ranch. And I don't like vinegar, or the taste it gives so if there's that in it, I'd have to be able to substitute lemon juice...

Yira, here's a recipe with yogurt, and lemon juice for Creamy Caesar Dressing!

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dannon-caesar-salad/detail.aspx

[Wendywu]

Hiya BD - good to see you :)

I have an appointment with my DNS (Diabetic Nurse Specialist) next week and she is the one who does the changes in prescription, regime etc. and my doctor just prescribes what she tells him to - the DNS's are very highly trained and fantastic at sorting out problems.

I did see the dietician at the hospital but she was, quite frankly, useless. I told her about the assorted medical problems and got less advice than I found online. Which is sad, but there ya go - there are other resources :)

Yum - tzaziki - I love it. We use TCO's recipe and it is delicious :). (We use the lowest carb natural yoghurt we can find, which just happens to be the Total 0% fat - it seems very odd to me).

[BlueDragonfly]

Lol, yeah, your DNS might be the best one to give you some idea of your options!

Have you been working with glycemic index charts at all? With all your requirements and limitations, I don't know what else to suggest!

[Frayling0]

Morning all :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Morning all :)

G'Morning! What's up with you today?

[Frayling0]

G'Morning! What's up with you today?

Feeling happy and very refreshed :) Chilling, and then I've got a short shift at work in a few hours time. And then, off to Glastonbury tomorrow! :D:D:D How about you?

[Wendywu]

Glasto huh? My son is headed off to Sonosphere tomorrow :). Metallica!!!!!!! I think Slipknot too, and sundry other good 'uns. But Metallica!!!!!!

[BlueDragonfly]

I've got a care conference at 9 am, then work, then a couple hours break(maybe at the lake), then a 1 hour shift this evening. Seems that's all I do nowadays......work. :(

[Wendywu]

James will get home on Sunday night. And go straight up those stairs and into the bathroom for a VERY LONG SHOWER :D:D:D

[Wendywu]

I've got a care conference at 9 am, then work, then a couple hours break(maybe at the lake), then a 1 hour shift this evening. Seems that's all I do nowadays......work. :(


Oh BD - no end in sight at all? If bro finds a job will things get easier at all?

[BlueDragonfly]

James will get home on Sunday night. And go straight up those stairs and into the bathroom for a VERY LONG SHOWER :D:D:D

Yeah, that's a long weekend without one! :laugh: I bet he'll have a blast, though!

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh BD - no end in sight at all? If bro finds a job will things get easier at all?

Financially yes. My schedule? Not for another month or so.

I think the cable(bill is past due) is shut off, he's listening to the radio this morning. I still have internet(for now), but no money to pay the cable bill this week.

[Wendywu]

Yeah, that's a long weekend without one! :laugh: I bet he'll have a blast, though!

It certainly is :bugeyed:. He is taking wetwipes and toothpaste etc. and I remembered to get him some loo-roll because I know damn well he'll forget!

He's going up with some friends and they should have a fantastic time. I mean, the lineup is terrific. He usually goes to the Download Festival but this year decided on a change - hope he enjoys this one as much as he loves Download each year.

[Wendywu]

Financially yes. My schedule? Not for another month or so.

I think the cable(bill is past due) is shut off, he's listening to the radio this morning. I still have internet(for now), but no money to pay the cable bill this week.


Sometimes it just feels like one long struggle! But - there's a short while at the lake today and that's pure renewal :)

[Frayling0]

Glasto huh? My son is headed off to Sonosphere tomorrow :). Metallica!!!!!!! I think Slipknot too, and sundry other good 'uns. But Metallica!!!!!!

Going to end up buying loads of new cards in Glasto LOL. Going to go up the Tor as well :D

I'm jealous of your son!!! The line up looks fantastic - some of my fave bands. Biffy Clyro, All Time Low, Kids in Glass Houses and Mastodon - VERY VERY jealous LMAO. Hope he has a good time :D

[Wendywu]

I'd like to go to Glastonbury :). Real shops selling things I'd actually like to buy! There are no shops selling tarot etc. in my town and we seldom go elsewhere. I dunno why not - it's just that every time we make plans they fall through, or we don't bother....

Never mind - there's always the rowing machine :D

[Wendywu]

Ack - I'd better shut the office and go wait for himself to arrive - be back later....

[Stormdancer]

Awake, showered, and ready to go back to bed..... :D

G'Morning~~~~

[BlueDragonfly]

And G'Morning to you!

Now, it's time for me to run off to my busy day! Buh-bye!

[Stormdancer]

And G'Morning to you!

Now, it's time for me to run off to my busy day! Buh-bye!Have fun at the lake!!!

[emmsma]

Morning. A few quiet moments before the day begins.

I feel like the nights are getting shorter. :P Didn't I just say goodnight?

[Stormdancer]

Didn't I just say goodnight?ROTFLMAO...seems like it to me...

[Wendywu]

Morning Stormy & Emmsma :)

Home, had lunch and now waiting for a phone call to go collect in-law from the hospital. We're bringing them back here for a visit before they go back to their house. Whilst I'm glad to see them, it puts paid to rowing plans for the afternoon..... I'll have to double up tomorrow or something.

You guys OK?

[Stormdancer]

Morning Stormy & Emmsma :)

Home, had lunch and now waiting for a phone call to go collect in-law from the hospital. We're bringing them back here for a visit before they go back to their house. Whilst I'm glad to see them, it puts paid to rowing plans for the afternoon..... I'll have to double up tomorrow or something.

You guys OK?Did I miss something? Who's in the hospital?

ETA...OH....HI~~~~ :)

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone,

How is everyone????


Have several drawings that I need to take pics of. Most of the ones from last nite will go into the what are you creating now thread.

[emmsma]

Hope your in-law is doing ok, and it was just a minor issue.

Me? I'm ok. I'm on day two of a long week. These weeks seem to be much more difficult when I'm financially strapped. *shrugs* I'll be ok.

OH! Gifts from the Gods! I haven't been able to sell anything here so far - to get me through til payday. Yesterday when David came to pick me up, he found $40! :D

[Chiska]

Morning Everybody!

There is quark at my local grocer, but I haven't used it before. Low-carb, no meat, diabetic okay diet would be difficult. I am lucky, I only have to eat gluten free.

Wendy - I know somebody who has similar dietary restrictions, I will ask her if she has any good recipe sources.

Well, off to work. Yay.

have a great one everybody!

[emmsma]

HI Kaleanna!

Bye for now. Time to fly.

[Stormdancer]

How is everyone????Morning~~~

Better now that I've decided what I'm gonna wear. :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

Bye for now. Time to fly.LOL and I was just gonna congratulate you guys!!

[Wendywu]

Finding $40 - wonderful :)

Thanks Chiska - an actual recipe site would be sooooo helpful!! I used not to worry too much about the carbs - just injected extra insulin, but my DNS pointed out that more carbs + more insulin = weight gain and probable poor blood sugar control. I know she's right. This week we're finding foodstuffs, next week I make the switch to different insulins and a new injection regime. Looking forward to the eventual much, much better control :D


Stormy - I love your daily battle with what to wear. I remember it well, and then WB said I could wear jeans. Now I have no problems whatsoever. Jeans and a T - happy days!

[kaleanna]

Hope your in-law is doing ok, and it was just a minor issue.

Me? I'm ok. I'm on day two of a long week. These weeks seem to be much more difficult when I'm financially strapped. *shrugs* I'll be ok.

OH! Gifts from the Gods! I haven't been able to sell anything here so far - to get me through til payday. Yesterday when David came to pick me up, he found $40! :D

Sorry about things not selling to help get you through but How awesome on the $40.00.

[kaleanna]

HI Kaleanna!

Bye for now. Time to fly.

hi hun, bye hun, Have a good day.

[Stormdancer]

Stormy - I love your daily battle with what to wear. I remember it well, and then WB said I could wear jeans. Now I have no problems whatsoever. Jeans and a T - happy days!LOL....during the winter we get to wear jeans on Fridays. That would cut my battle down to just the top. What color today? I've settled for black, with a BIG blue silk overshirt. Silk is good when it's hot.

[Stormdancer]

ok......I'm dressed and out...

Great 1/3ER~~~~~~~~~

[kaleanna]

ok......I'm dressed and out...

Great 1/3ER~~~~~~~~~

Bye Stormy, Have a good day

[Laura Borealis]

*giggle* didn't have much choice -- the house burned down.

But while living in the other slum, I was given the opportunity to move out to a commune and it was wonderful. No evil slumlords there! :D

I meant, I'm glad it didn't burn before then, when you were in it, with the newspaper insulation going up like a torch... D'you think it was arson? The evil scumlord taking advantage of the evacuation?


Trying to catch up here... and quietly eat my potato salad while reading about poor Wendy's woes... :(

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) I realllllly overslept today! :bugeyed: And I have adorable cuteness incoming in 10 minutes :D (Elaina coming today hehe)

Thinking of Wendy's dietary dilemma, it seems EVERYTHING is carbs except meat and veggies... I think I would suffer on a low carb diet, as I'm not terribly fond of most veggies :D I eat them as a duty because it's necessary not because I can't wait to sink my teeth into them LOL

I have found a couple recipes for low fat dressings for my dinner, but will need to go to the store for things for them. One a lot like Blue's recipe! I'm not sure if I want to try the anchovies or not. I hear they're not "TRUE" Caesar, and I'm not sure if I'm "used" to them being there or not, only having had storebought Caesar dressing.

I need to exercise to lose weight too..but it's so dang hot I feel wilted even without it, and might just DIEEEE before completing an exercise regime....LOL

[Wendywu]

I love nearly all veggies, and salad, and fish. I'm OK with quorn and it has a nice low carb count. Eggs are OK provided not too many, and cheese is alright provided not too much at a go. So I have a lot I can eat really and I'm happy enough most of the time. Just been having a couple of "oh pity me" days .... :(. Gotta get right out of that mindset - it really isn't good and I find that it overflows into other areas of life if I'm not careful and so I'm looking to try and just accept it all now as part of the tapestry!


We have cold rain here - I'd trade for a bit of sunshine .....



PS Veggies and salad have carbs too, just not so many. Fruit is terrible! They described grapes to me as "little bags of sugar" :bugeyed:. Trick is to eat and test, eat and test - and work out what does what to your blood... it's irritating and I am not a patient person!

[Wendywu]

Yay - my father in law has been told to come back in two months, and not to worry in the meantime :). He has some bleeding (very slight) at the back of one eye and they were concerned. They could laser it but don't want to because the leak is very close to something that would be irreparably damaged if they caught it with the laser and the chances of that happening are fairly high. So they have said to leave it for now. Much relief all round!

He is 87 and getting a little frail now, so we worry a bit.

[cardlady22]

(((:heart:))) Wendywu! It's natural to have a bit of down-ness just after working hard for an achievement.

[yirabeth]

You do have more than your fair share of health issues...and I think it's very strong and admirable, how you deal with it!

I like eggs, fish, cheese too..in fact those are my main proteins, with chicken. Not all that fond of meat, otherwise... I'm weird. lol Especially as I'm not quite capable of being vegetarian either :D I do prefer veggies raw to cooked, don't like them juiced...

I really need to figure out how to be less PICKY.... *sigh*

[Wendywu]

(((:heart:))) Wendywu! It's natural to have a bit of down-ness just after working hard for an achievement.


That is actually very reassuring CL - thank you :)

[Wendywu]

I never thought of you as picky Yira - you eat a wide variety of foods!


My cousin John's g/f was picky - she ate baked beans in tomato sauce - the tinned ones. And that was all she ate. Cold. For every meal. Thankfully they split up before it drove my aunty completely mad :D

[yirabeth]

I am though...I eat them, but most of the time I don't really LIKE them! So I'm internally picky if not functionally picky? :D

There's only a couple things I absolutely cannot eat. They make me gag and vomit...lol Peas, Liver, ummm...that's about it I think for truly can't eat..

99% of what you tell us you're having for dinner sounds heavenly though!♥

[yirabeth]

My cousin John's g/f was picky - she ate baked beans in tomato sauce - the tinned ones. And that was all she ate. Cold. For every meal. Thankfully they split up before it drove my aunty completely mad :D

Hehe, guess I didn't read the whole post before being distracted...my sweet little girl Libby is getting awfully close to a smack on her butt this morning! :D

How on EARTH did she even make it to adult with a diet like that?? LOL (those are another one I'm really not fond of :P)

[Wendywu]

I think she developed it as a teenager and it carried on as she got into her late teens/early twenties. Goodness knows what happened to her after all that eating of beans ....

[yirabeth]

Actually they're rather nutritious... :D :D

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/legumes-and-legume-products/4282/2

[Wendywu]

But hardly a social type of foodstuff ...... :D:D:D

[kaleanna]

here is where latest drawings are posted :) http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2800748&postcount=453

[PathWalker]

Creeping in to whisper "hello" to the dust bunnies, and leave flowers on the tables.

Creeping out.

[cardlady22]

Just Buzzing (http://www.stickergiant.com/Merchant2/imgs/450/aad793_450.jpeg) by! ;)

[Guiding Cauldron]

Nearly time for my sleeper car, but wanted to say I love you guys xx :)

[cardlady22]

((((GC)))) So glad to see you! :heart:

[Guiding Cauldron]

Thank you sweety, u too! xx

[kaleanna]

peeks in


Where is everyone????

[jcwirish]

Hi Kale. I just got here. The place seems deserted.

How are you?

[kaleanna]

Hi Kale. I just got here. The place seems deserted.

How are you?

Hiya Jo,

Am doing okies, trying to download a new drawing. I will post it as soon as I can.

How are you?

[jcwirish]

I'm doing okay. Feeling pretty hungry, but there's nothing good to eat around here. How was your 4th?

[cardlady22]

Good evening, ladies! I've been to dinner and am poring over the Tarot of Transformation ~ lovely colors, but the cardstock is a bit thinner than most. I'll have to be extra careful.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-transformation/

The poor outer boxes have seen better days, so I'll be needing a bag.

[kaleanna]

I'm doing okay. Feeling pretty hungry, but there's nothing good to eat around here. How was your 4th?

It was very Quiet. We had a ban on fireworks here. too dry

[jcwirish]

Hi CL! Is this your trade deck? It looks lovely. How do you like it?

[jcwirish]

It was very Quiet. We had a ban on fireworks here. too dry

That's a bummer. We had some amazing fireworks over here, but I'm not surprised there have been bans with all the fires lately. We had neighbors who were letting off illegal fireworks, and weren't being very careful about it either.

[kaleanna]

Good evening, ladies! I've been to dinner and am poring over the Tarot of Transformation ~ lovely colors, but the cardstock is a bit thinner than most. I'll have to be extra careful.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-transformation/

The poor outer boxes have seen better days, so I'll be needing a bag.

hiya cardlady hun, how are ya?


I still have yet to really take a look at the wildwood that I received from Manda

[kaleanna]

That's a bummer. We had some amazing fireworks over here, but I'm not surprised there have been bans with all the fires lately. We had neighbors who were letting off illegal fireworks, and weren't being very careful about it either.

yeah, even the city didn't do their ig fireworks production thing due to how dry it has been.

[cardlady22]

Hi CL! Is this your trade deck? It looks lovely. How do you like it?I didn't officially ride this last Train, so no Trades. But half of the purchase price came from an Amazon card in exchange for a Waking the Wild Spirit that was in the box lot I got from aurarcana.

I've been very drawn to busy/active and luxuriously colored decks lately- tarot and oracle.

[jcwirish]

I didn't officially ride this last Train, so no Trades. But half of the purchase price came from an Amazon card in exchange for a Waking the Wild Spirit that was in the box lot I got from aurarcana.

I've been very drawn to busy/active and luxuriously colored decks lately- tarot and oracle.

I seem to always be drawn to these kinds of decks, lol. My brain likes busy I guess.

How was your 4th CL?

[Stormdancer]

Good evening, ladies! I've been to dinner and am poring over the Tarot of Transformation ~ lovely colors, but the cardstock is a bit thinner than most. I'll have to be extra careful.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-transformation/I just LOVE the images of this deck!!!! The card stock reminds me of the Llewellyn...do you trim, Cardlady?

[Stormdancer]

I seem to always be drawn to these kinds of decks, lol. My brain likes busy I guess.

BOOTS???????? What happened with that?

[kaleanna]

Ok finally got it downloaded. Would love ya'lls opinion on it please.

[cardlady22]

I seem to always be drawn to these kinds of decks, lol. My brain likes busy I guess.

How was your 4th CL?The best one we've had since before the children were born! It's so nice to be able to go out to things where we don't have to refuse or leave just as it's gettin' good because of bedtimes. :party:

I just LOVE the images of this deck!!!! The card stock reminds me of the Llewellyn...do you trim, Cardlady?I do trim, but I think I will start with a corner-rounding and see how it goes from there.

Oh, and I'm just flipping ecstatic about the ISIS Marseille decks being on their way! :grin:

[jcwirish]

Hiya Stormy! I'm sort of wanting this deck now (thanks CL!!)

As for my boots, I'm going to bid on one pair tomorrow, but I did some research and found out that one style runs small so i need to go up a half size with it. I'm still going to get a pair, but I have to find one on sale. Or, I could buy a pair new, but I wouldn't have any spending money for a while. I'm torn because I'm dying for these boots! Ugh

[Stormdancer]

Ok finally got it downloaded. Would love ya'lls opinion on it please.I'm so glad you're having fun with this....(((Kaleanna)))

[jcwirish]

Ok finally got it downloaded. Would love ya'lls opinion on it please.

That's really cute Kale. I like the angel.

[cardlady22]

Ok finally got it downloaded. Would love ya'lls opinion on it please.I'm very partial to human + companion creatures. Very nice!

[jcwirish]

I'm so glad you had a good time CL!

[Chiska]

Very nice picture Kale!

I was naughty. But instead, we shall all admire Kale's new picture and speculate on Jo's boots and just move along when it comes to that naughty purchase I made.

[kaleanna]

I'm so glad you're having fun with this....(((Kaleanna)))

Thankies Stormy :D (((((Stormy))))))

[Stormdancer]

...corner-rounding ... Yeah, I have one of those...somewhere....and my trimmed Wildwood is patiently waiting for me to FIND the D*MN thing! :rolleyes:
.Oh, and I'm just flipping ecstatic about the ISIS Marseille decks being on their way! :grin:LOL, I saw that, and if I weren't Too Pooped to Pop, i'd be flipping over there....AND....The Cat is back!!! })

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Stormy! I'm sort of wanting this deck now (thanks CL!!)

As for my boots, I'm going to bid on one pair tomorrow, but I did some research and found out that one style runs small so i need to go up a half size with it. I'm still going to get a pair, but I have to find one on sale. Or, I could buy a pair new, but I wouldn't have any spending money for a while. I'm torn because I'm dying for these boots! UghYou are WAY braver than me....I HAVE to try shoes on....HAVE to!!!

[kaleanna]

That's really cute Kale. I like the angel.

Thankies Jo :D


I'm very partial to human + companion creatures. Very nice!


:grin: thankies cardlady.

Very nice picture Kale!

I was naughty. But instead, we shall all admire Kale's new picture and speculate on Jo's boots and just move along when it comes to that naughty purchase I made.


Thankies Chiska :)

Hmmmm naughty purchase???

[Chiska]

Thankies Chiska :)

Hmmmm naughty purchase???

Naughty purchase = anything that isn't groceries or utilities. A deck, perhaps. :) A useless deck for which I have no use. Other than I like things that are a little different. And old.

[Stormdancer]

I was naughty. But instead, we shall all admire Kale's new picture and speculate on Jo's boots and just move along when it comes to that naughty purchase I made.um...heh, heh....NOPE....spill!!!!

[kaleanna]

I'm so glad you're having fun with this...

Am having lots of fun with the drawings. Just wasn't sure about how the human/angel/fairy (whichever you see her as, LOL) would turn out when I first started drawing her.

When I showed my lil one the drawing, and asked about it, he called the human/fairy/angel - mommy fairy, LOL.

[kaleanna]

Naughty purchase = anything that isn't groceries or utilities. A deck, perhaps. :) A useless deck for which I have no use. Other than I like things that are a little different. And old.


LOL Chiska, knew what you meant but meant that we wanted you to tell us about it....


um...heh, heh....NOPE....spill!!!!

What she said. :laugh:

[emmsma]

Good evening, ladies! I've been to dinner and am poring over the Tarot of Transformation ~ lovely colors, but the cardstock is a bit thinner than most. I'll have to be extra careful.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-transformation/

The poor outer boxes have seen better days, so I'll be needing a bag.

This is a very nice looking deck. Might have to stick it on the ole' wish list.

I'm excited for the ISIS Marseille also. :D

Kaleanna, love seeing your pictures unfold. :)

[jcwirish]

You are WAY braver than me....I HAVE to try shoes on....HAVE to!!!

I've done lots of research on this. I'm hoping that will work for me. :D

[kaleanna]

hey Stormy did ya see the drawing of the one with the lightning bolt on it? I think I posted it in the what are you creating thread :)

[kaleanna]

Kaleanna, love seeing your pictures unfold. :)

Hiya emmsma hun, how are you doing


Awwww thankies so much!

Will have to see about maybe doing some more human/fairy and companion creatures drawings.

learning lots of things on this drawing journey :D

[cardlady22]

I have found my Personal Heaven and it is in Japan!
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/house-of-shelves.html

Just so you ladies know it's possible- I held out on the Transformation until I saw it for $30 from an Amazon seller. Don't lose your heads. :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

I've done lots of research on this. I'm hoping that will work for me. :DYeah, it sounds like you have. I'm just SO picky and I think I may have odd feet...LOL :laugh:

[jcwirish]

I have found my Personal Heaven and it is in Japan!
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/house-of-shelves.html

Just so you ladies know it's possible- I held out on the Transformation until I saw it for $30 from an Amazon seller. Don't lose your heads. :laugh:

Um, that place is AWESOME!!!! I want it!

[kaleanna]

I have found my Personal Heaven and it is in Japan!
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/house-of-shelves.html


Oh wow cardlady, I would need at least two if not three rooms like this (especially with all the coke collectibles hubby has, would need at least two for him)

[Chiska]

um...heh, heh....NOPE....spill!!!!

Fine. Let the shaming begin.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!hoE4!iIGeqbBOC7Vtyu7Q~~_35.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqUOKjME3)E41NY5BOC7(23m6Q~~_35.JPG

[Stormdancer]

I have found my Personal Heaven and it is in Japan!
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/house-of-shelves.html

Just so you ladies know it's possible- I held out on the Transformation until I saw it for $30 from an Amazon seller. Don't lose your heads. :laugh:

UM....it needs pillows!!!! Look kinda HARD....The room not the deck...LOL

[jcwirish]

Hi Emm! How are you?

[Chiska]

I have found my Personal Heaven and it is in Japan!
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/house-of-shelves.html

Just so you ladies know it's possible- I held out on the Transformation until I saw it for $30 from an Amazon seller. Don't lose your heads. :laugh:

That is SO COOL!!!

Did you see the one that was a complete kitty wonderland (http://www.moderncat.net/2008/10/08/unbelievable-cat-friendly-house-design-from-japan/)?

[Stormdancer]

Hey Emmsma~~~~

How are ya, Woman?

[jcwirish]

UM....it needs pillows!!!! Look kinda HARD....The room not the deck...LOL

This is true. We'd have to add a lot of soft stuff, but that's easy enough.

[Stormdancer]

Fine. Let the shaming begin.[/img]"Shaming" is NOT allowed in the Pub!!!

That looks REALLY cool! What are they?

[emmsma]

Thanks for the tip Cardlady. I'll keep my eyes peeled. BUT I need Hezicos first - IF I'm not too late.

CHiska, I've got an old copy of the ?Whitman Old Gypsy Fortunes deck, so I understand the appeal. How old is your deck?

[jcwirish]

This one might a bit more my style.

http://dinjadonut.deviantart.com/art/Old-English-Library-room-195123959

But it needs a fireplace, a big couch and some cats. :D

[Chiska]

"Shaming" is NOT allowed in the Pub!!!

That looks REALLY cool! What are they?

They are really old Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Cards. Kind of a conglomeration of Le Normand and a regular playing deck with a badly drawn picture and tacky divination prose.

[emmsma]

Oh, I'm ok. Just tired. I'm currently too pooped to decide what I want to eat, but I'll have to get up in a minute to peer into cupboards.

(hubby tried. I am difficult when tired, so I'm on my own.)

I've had him list every item in the house: do you want ___? How about ___? I could make ____?

"Nah. I don't think I want that. or that. or that.

Poor man. :P

[Chiska]

Thanks for the tip Cardlady. I'll keep my eyes peeled. BUT I need Hezicos first - IF I'm not too late.

CHiska, I've got an old copy of the ?Whitman Old Gypsy Fortunes deck, so I understand the appeal. How old is your deck?

I have a copy of that as well! The old 19 cent version :) They are so cute.

I guess, if I do the math right...about 105 years old or so.

[Stormdancer]

That is SO COOL!!!

Did you see the one that was a complete kitty wonderland (http://www.moderncat.net/2008/10/08/unbelievable-cat-friendly-house-design-from-japan/)?My space is gonna kinda be like this...probably not as clean though.

Seriously.....I'm trying to google images for the indoor kitty-scape idea and I'm getting nowhere. Emmsma, is there another kind of name to look under?

[Stormdancer]

This one might a bit more my style.

http://dinjadonut.deviantart.com/art/Old-English-Library-room-195123959

But it needs a fireplace, a big couch and some cats. :DYeah, I like the warmth of the wood in that one...

[Stormdancer]

Oh, I'm ok. Just tired. I'm currently too pooped to decide what I want to eat, but I'll have to get up in a minute to peer into cupboards.

(hubby tried. I am difficult when tired, so I'm on my own.)

I've had him list every item in the house: do you want ___? How about ___? I could make ____?

"Nah. I don't think I want that. or that. or that.

Poor man. :PKudos to (((Hubby-Dude))) for the effort. Got eggs? Cheese? Toast? Refried beans? Salsa Verde????? :)

Damn, now I am hungry...LOL

[emmsma]

My space is gonna kinda be like this...probably not as clean though.

Seriously.....I'm trying to google images for the indoor kitty-scape idea and I'm getting nowhere. Emmsma, is there another kind of name to look under?

Cat runways? Cat condos? not a good night for asking me questions that require thought. :P

[yirabeth]

Hey all :) How's things?

[Stormdancer]

Cat runways? Cat condos? not a good night for asking me questions that require thought. :PLOL...sorry HON....

I know I'm gonna make ledges at the windows, but I want some kind of thing where she can roam the cathedral ceilings....ok, maybe not "cathedral" but frigging high...LOL. I'd also llke to look into some kind of indoor water/fountain thingy. I KNOW this can be done, but I can't find the words to search for it.

ETA...bought 2 of these over the weekend hoping to keep her from the furniture..LOL

ETA...again....a LINK would be EVER so helpful.... https://www.emerycat.com/

[cardlady22]

They are really old Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Cards. Kind of a conglomeration of Le Normand and a regular playing deck with a badly drawn picture and tacky divination prose.Absolutely no shame in getting a version without the too-modern, funky backs. :P

[jcwirish]

Hey all :) How's things?

Hi Yira! I'm busy cramming food in my mouth at the moment. How are you?

[Stormdancer]

They are really old Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Cards. Kind of a conglomeration of Le Normand and a regular playing deck with a badly drawn picture and tacky divination prose.

Hey all :) How's things?I'd be better if I could READ the "Tacky divination prose"...can you?

oh....hi....:)

[Stormdancer]

Hi Yira! I'm busy cramming food in my mouth at the moment. How are you?You always speak so eloquently....})

[emmsma]

LOL...sorry HON....

I know I'm gonna make ledges at the windows, but I want some kind of thing where she can roam the cathedral ceilings....ok, maybe not "cathedral" but frigging high...LOL. I'd also llke to look into some kind of indoor water/fountain thingy. I KNOW this can be done, but I can't find the words to search for it.

ETA...bought 2 of these over the weekend hoping to keep her from the furniture..LOL

2 scratching posts? cat trees? 2 whats?

[yirabeth]

Kitty water fountain: http://www.petco.com/product/8820/Drinkwell-Pet-Fountain-for-Cats.aspx

Cat Walks :

http://www.katwallks.com/
http://www.purrfect-comfort.com/colony.asp

[Stormdancer]

2 scratching posts? cat trees? 2 whats?I am SO sorry :(

I edited above with the link. we just need to go to bed, don't we?

[yirabeth]

I have the newer version of that deck, given to me by Krystal. Not that it LOOKS newer, it's been abused and comes complete with chewed corners :D I'm assuming cat or small dog, from the size of the chews :P

[Chiska]

Absolutely no shame in getting a version without the too-modern, funky backs. :P

They do have pretty backs. I saw the new version. Pretty funky.

But, they were cheap (20$), so that isn't TOO naughty. I am getting a collection of previously loved decks. I think that one of these days, I will get their ratty selves together and take a picture.

Gotta go eat!!

[emmsma]

LOL. Found it right after i posted.

Yira saves the day!

[jcwirish]

You always speak so eloquently....})

Hey, me speak gooder english than most! :D hee hee

[yirabeth]

I always thought something like that would be cool (especially back in my fostering days, when I'd have 15 cats or so in my house...) but now with Libby, I'm pretty sure Jasmine is my last cat. A kitten wouldn't be able to survive Libby's tendencies.... and Jasmine is just very clumsy. Putting in something like that would be asking for her to fall and break her dang neck..LOL

[jcwirish]

I'd never see my cat again if I had one of those cat colonies.

[Stormdancer]

Hey, me speak gooder english than most! :D hee hee
The Yabbie Princess says...I seen that....all the time....Makes me want to rip her tongue out...:bugeyed:

ok....maybe I am tired...LOL

[jcwirish]

My kid is begging me for a Pekinese puppy. He wanted to look at pictures of them on the internet the other night. They are really darn cute. I'm not sure how long I can resist, but I know I have to.

[yirabeth]

Tell him Mac will eat it because it's popcorn chicken sized not DOG sized... :D

[emmsma]

My kid is begging me for a Pekinese puppy. He wanted to look at pictures of them on the internet the other night. They are really darn cute. I'm not sure how long I can resist, but I know I have to.

Cause why? (bad English enough for you?)

I thought you were resisting until you got settled. You are free to give in now. :)

[jcwirish]

The Yabbie Princess says...I seen that....all the time....Makes me want to rip her tongue out...:bugeyed:

ok....maybe I am tired...LOL

It's the double negatives that make me crazy! "I don't got no...."
I was always reprimanding the girls at the bank for poor english. Please don't tell me that the yabbie princess says "axe" instead of "ask"! I'll come out there and help you rip her tongue out. (sorry was that too harsh?)

[jcwirish]

Cause why? (bad English enough for you?)

I thought you were resisting until you got settled. You are free to give in now. :)

LOL! I don't know. We just have enough on our plates already with our animals. I'd like Ry to be old enough to take ownership of his puppy in every way. But, I'm also a big wimp and love all furry creatures. If Ryan knew how easily I could cave, I'm sure he'd try a little harder.

[jcwirish]

OMG! Hold me back!!

http://www.puppypictures.org/main.php/v/pekingese-puppy-pictures-gallery/two+very+cute+pekingese+puppies+photo.JPG.html

[emmsma]

Very hard to resist, Jo.

This is more my style, though:
http://www.puppypictures.org/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1653&g2_serialNumber=1

[xKam]

Can I join the ride? ^^ hello all!!

[jcwirish]

Very hard to resist, Jo.

This is more my style, though:
http://www.puppypictures.org/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1653&g2_serialNumber=1

Oh lord, I love the pugs!! They are precious, but somehow my kid has fallen for the pekes. I'm glad because he's never really shown much interest in animals except birds. He would love a parrot. He'll have to wait for adulthood for that one to happen.

[cardlady22]

Can I join the ride? ^^ hello all!!Welcome to the Pub! Sit back and let me get you something! What do you like? ;)

[jcwirish]

Can I join the ride? ^^ hello all!!

Well, of course. We're just hanging out. How are you?

[yirabeth]

Welcome to the Pub!

[yirabeth]

This is my favorite: http://www.lasharpei.com/LaurensSharpei.jpg

And my second favorite! : http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/giant-schnauzer-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/giant-schnauzer-0013.jpg

[Stormdancer]

OMG! Hold me back!!

http://www.puppypictures.org/main.php/v/pekingese-puppy-pictures-gallery/two+very+cute+pekingese+puppies+photo.JPG.htmlPlea se allow me to help ya out here.

Let us just imagine a WONDERFUL evening with dear friends....a couple of Margaritas....and ya trip over the pooch....and .....well....broken pooch....:(

I worry about stuff like this....I don't want a BIG dog, but I also don't want an ankle biter...

I'm sure Y'all are just ever SO pleased that I chimed in...LOL

[jcwirish]

This is my favorite: http://www.lasharpei.com/LaurensSharpei.jpg

And my second favorite! : http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/giant-schnauzer-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/giant-schnauzer-0013.jpg

Aww! All puppies are perfect, IMO.

[yirabeth]

broken pooch....

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Stormdancer]

Can I join the ride? ^^ hello all!!Hey~~~~

You are more than welcome to join the ride, but a train just ended. You have found "The Pub"...where we GAB...er....Rest...between trains. Pick a seat and get ready for LOTS of Gab....

"They" talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

[emmsma]

Hi there, xKam! Welcome aboard!

[jcwirish]

Please allow me to help ya out here.

Let us just imagine a WONDERFUL evening with dear friends....a couple of Margaritas....and ya trip over the pooch....and .....well....broken pooch....:(

I worry about stuff like this....I don't want a BIG dog, but I also don't want an ankle biter...

I'm sure Y'all are just ever SO pleased that I chimed in...LOL

ROFL! Well, this is a view point I hadn't considered before. I do appreciate your vivid imagination.

Maybe we'd have to invest in little puppy papooses and we'll just carry him around everywhere so that he doesn't get trod upon.

[Stormdancer]

This is my favorite: http://www.lasharpei.com/LaurensSharpei.jpg

And my second favorite! : http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/giant-schnauzer-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/giant-schnauzer-0013.jpgyeah yeah yeah, but where is Libby???

OH...and back to the kitty decor.... "Bridges"....})

[Stormdancer]

Maybe we'd have to invest in little puppy papooses and we'll just carry him around everywhere so that he doesn't get trod upon.Talk about de-dogging a dog...

"puppy papoose"??????

[yirabeth]

Yeah but well....she's not a certain ONE breed you see...nearest guess in italian greyhound/chihuahua mix. (which explains where she gets her attitude problem lol) I *do* think IG's are very cool looking dogs, although they're small and I usually don't go small. Libby was an anomaly. Totally NOT my fault!! :D

Here's some IG pups: http://www.summerwindkennel.com/Kims%203%20Puppies%20on%20web%20site.jpg

They say, if you get one put money aside for the broken leg they almost invariably get, because their bones are so thin yet long...I'm PARANOID about Libby's legs.

[xKam]

Thanks for the welcome <3 :) And okay! I love to chat!

[jcwirish]

Talk about de-dogging a dog...

"puppy papoose"??????

Are these little puffballs really dogs? Don't you just put them in your purse and make little sweaters for them?

[Stormdancer]

They say, if you get one put money aside for the broken leg they almost invariably get, because their bones are so thin yet long...I'm PARANOID about Libby's legs.
SEE!!!!! This IS my point.....Broken Dog :(

I LIKE Libby :)

[jcwirish]

Ryan wants to type something again;

rat map sap

okay, there you go. Thank you Ryan.

[yirabeth]

I do too, it's why she's here in spite of her little dog'ness. Also why I don't let her sleep with me -- the legs scare me. And I've actually whacked Jack for being too incautious with her legs... terrified her poor little legs are gonna break. Don't think I'd deliberately get one after Libby...love her to death and never would give her up BUT no way I'd go LOOKING for that sort of worry LOL

Just gotta say though, Molly is only 1 1/2 inches taller -- she's just a lot WIDER not being shaped like a racing dog...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Thanks for the welcome <3 :) And okay! I love to chat!

HeeHaHa.....http://www.porkepyn.com/sounds/womanevilaugh.wav

( don't know it that link will work, but if it does, it needs to be a classic....LOL }) )

[yirabeth]

Ryan wants to type something again;

rat map sap

okay, there you go. Thank you Ryan.

Hi Ryan!!

[Stormdancer]

Ryan wants to type something again;

rat map sap

okay, there you go. Thank you Ryan.
And Storm types

pas pam tar

:D

[jcwirish]

I'm sorry, but look at this one.

http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/LRG/21/2144/SLBCD00Z/art-print/adriano-bacchella-pekingese-puppy-portrait.jpg

I'm sending one of these to you Storm. :D :D

[jcwirish]

Ryan says hi back, and he likes your words Stormy.

[Stormdancer]

And Storm types

pas pam tar

:D
ooooh...um...I'm just not gonna mess with it....I'm glad Ry isn't a NAUGHTY teen.... :(

[emmsma]

HeeHaHa.....http://www.porkepyn.com/sounds/womanevilaugh.wav

( don't know it that link will work, but if it does, it needs to be a classic....LOL }) )

LOL! Good one, storm.

[Stormdancer]

I'm sending one of these to you Storm. :D :DI wouldn't if I were you. Naughty NAUGHTY kitty is bigger than "IT".... I am SO not into carnage.....:eek:

[emmsma]

I'm sorry, but look at this one.

http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/LRG/21/2144/SLBCD00Z/art-print/adriano-bacchella-pekingese-puppy-portrait.jpg

I'm sending one of these to you Storm. :D :D

I'd take that kinda peke in a heartbeat.

Ya know, in another life. :P (one where I can have a dog if I want one.)

[emmsma]

Pekes are short, but they are not wispy or frail. It wouldn't be smaller than a cat for long.

[jcwirish]

I'd take that kinda peke in a heartbeat.

Ya know, in another life. :P (one where I can have a dog if I want one.)

I know, I wish I had a big ranch that I could fill with dogs and horses and any other creatures I wanted.

[Stormdancer]

LOL! Good one, storm.It was good....but I scared her...:(

***sobs*** I suck with newbies....:( :( :(

[emmsma]

There was a red peke that boarded alot at a hospital I worked at. His parents wanted him brushed daily. He was kinda mean.

I'd throw a towel over his head, to do his brushing. He was pretty much just fiesty for show, because that towel wouldn't have stopped him if he'd wanted to get me. He always let me brush, so long as he didn't have to look at me doing it.

[jcwirish]

I wouldn't if I were you. Naughty NAUGHTY kitty is bigger than "IT".... I am SO not into carnage.....:eek:

Aw... come on!

[jcwirish]

There was a red peke that boarded alot at a hospital I worked at. His parents wanted him brushed daily. He was kinda mean.

I'd throw a towel over his head, to do his brushing. He was pretty much just fiesty for show, because that towel wouldn't have stopped him if he'd wanted to get me. He always let me brush, so long as he didn't have to look at me doing it.

Some of them are cantankerous. I'd have to find a sweet one. I don't get on well with ornery little dogs.

[jcwirish]

ooooh...um...I'm just not gonna mess with it....I'm glad Ry isn't a NAUGHTY teen.... :(

Huh? I'm confused.

[emmsma]

Some of them are cantankerous. I'd have to find a sweet one. I don't get on well with ornery little dogs.

Yep. A cranky Peke is at perfect kicking height.
j/k. Would never kick a dog. (But sometimes they make you want to!)

:D

[jcwirish]

Oh Oh Stormy!!! I forgot to tell you... Kirk is friends with Dwayne Johnson on FB. His "real" site, not just a fan site.

[jcwirish]

Yep. A cranky Peke is at perfect kicking height.
j/k. Would never kick a dog. (But sometimes they make you want to!)

:D

Rofl! Yeah, I just wouldn't want to feel that way, but I wouldn't ever actually do it. Some little dogs are like mean old ladies. I don't want that kind.

[emmsma]

ooooh...um...I'm just not gonna mess with it....I'm glad Ry isn't a NAUGHTY teen.... :(

Huh? I'm confused.

I didn't get it either. :(

Storm is speaking in code!

[jcwirish]

I didn't get it either. :(

Storm is speaking in code!

Oh good, I'm glad it wasn't just me.

[emmsma]

Rofl! Yeah, I just wouldn't want to feel that way, but I wouldn't ever actually do it. Some little dogs are like mean old ladies. I don't want that kind.

Oh! Some old ladies are at perfect ... well. You know what I mean. :P

[jcwirish]

Oh! Some old ladies are at perfect ... well. You know what I mean. :P

Ha Ha!!! Emm, you're in rare form tonight. :D :D

[cardlady22]

Thanks for the welcome <3 :) And okay! I love to chat!I'm going to do my Birth Card Thing again, since you're new. Which playing card are you?
http://www.awakeastrology.com/cards/Samples/cardchart.htm

[Stormdancer]

Oh Oh Stormy!!! I forgot to tell you... Kirk is friends with Dwayne Johnson on FB. His "real" site, not just a fan site.
:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

Is it bad that I hope for a divorce?

[emmsma]

Ha Ha!!! Emm, you're in rare form tonight. :D :D

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen002.gif

[jcwirish]

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

Is it bad that I hope for a divorce?

If you have to ask....

[Stormdancer]

Huh? I'm confused.You have....or WILL have...a pm....

Slang Jo.....

[jcwirish]

I'm going to do my Birth Card Thing again, since you're new. Which playing card are you?
http://www.awakeastrology.com/cards/Samples/cardchart.htm

I'm not sure he/she is still here.

[jcwirish]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen002.gif

Very cute!

Ooh, Kirk is friends with Christian Slater too, and he's effing hilarious!!

[cardlady22]

OMG . . . I thought emmsma's smiley was a crazed maniac eating the roses being thrown at it! :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Oh! Some old ladies are at perfect ... well. You know what I mean. :PTHIS little old Lady will kick your *ss.......

.....................

oh wait....that's the "annoying attitude"......LOL

GAWD I make myself giggle....:D

[jcwirish]

THIS little old Lady will kick your *ss.......

.....................

oh wait....that's the "annoying attitude"......LOL

GAWD I make myself giggle....:D

You're too young to be the kind of cranky old lady I'm talking about.

[Stormdancer]

OMG . . . I thought emmsma's smiley was a crazed maniac eating the roses being thrown at it! :bugeyed:LOL...and I was just concerned with all the limbs....:D

[emmsma]

OMG . . . I thought emmsma's smiley was a crazed maniac eating the roses being thrown at it! :bugeyed:

LOL. I'm tired enough to do such a wacky thing. Think they'd be better as a tea then just chomping them off the stem, but ...

I'm beat. Going to stretch out. And sleep in tomorrow!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Emmsma :)

[jcwirish]

Night night Emm. See you tomorrow. :heart:

[Stormdancer]

I'm beat. Going to stretch out. And sleep in tomorrow!
G'Night~~~~~~~~

Someone send me off...........

ok, I'm not ready yet :D

[jcwirish]

G'Night~~~~~~~~

Someone send me off...........

ok, I'm not ready yet :D

no no no, don't be ridiculous. It's only 11. You can stay up at least another hour, don't you think?

[yirabeth]

I think she's an hour behind me, which means it's only 10 for her?? :D

[cardlady22]

I'll never get to sleep now. I read a revived thread down in Crystals and Herbs and now my brain is spinning, wondering how I might try to associate a crystal system with a given chakra. I know most places seem to base it on color. Or how about an associated planet?

Too much, CL. Too much.

[jcwirish]

I think she's an hour behind me, which means it's only 10 for her?? :D

See, even more reason to stay up!

[jcwirish]

I'll never get to sleep now. I read a revived thread down in Crystals and Herbs and now my brain is spinning, wondering how I might try to associate a crystal system with a given chakra. I know most places seem to base it on color. Or how about an associated planet?

Too much, CL. Too much.

You lost me at crystal stem

[Stormdancer]

See, even more reason to stay up!I do need to sign off....I am beyond stupid right now...

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams to you Stormy :)

[cardlady22]

You lost me at crystal stemSystem- basically how the molecules arrange themselves in a structure.
http://www.galleries.com/minerals/symmetry/symmetry.htm

hexagonal/trigonal- seeker or simplifier
isometric- enhancer or arranger
monoclinic- guardian or dreamholder
triclinic- barrier
orthorhombic- dispeller or restorer
tetragonal- attractor
amorphous/organic- none

Ancient Planets/Lights: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn


Help . . . help . . . . too late.

[jcwirish]

I need to go deal with a cranky kid and fussy husband. Night all.

[cardlady22]

(((Jo))) Hope they get sorted and you get good rest.

[linnie]

(((Jo))) Hope they get sorted and you get good rest.

Hello CL22 :) Hope you have recovered from your overactivity due to chakra/crystal connections-thinking :):):) Checking out now, but wanted to say hello...:)

Are you still about, Stormy? If so, hello in there :)

[Wendywu]

Oh lord, I love the pugs!! They are precious, but somehow my kid has fallen for the pekes. I'm glad because he's never really shown much interest in animals except birds. He would love a parrot. He'll have to wait for adulthood for that one to happen.

I love Pekes - I've had three. They take a hell of a lot of grooming. Brushing them was my evening hobby. Also, running is not their forte - to say the very least. And I used to keep a full watering can nearby ready for if they got overheated and needed to cool down in the summertime. They are small enough to make falling over them an everyday occurrence, and the danger of their getting trapped in doors being closed is very real. And dangerous for them.

The good things are they are fantastic companions, very portable, hugely fun and I adore them. My favourite was called Snuff and he was born in my house - he was the cutest baby! Grew up to be such a dignified dog once he'd got past playing. Didn't have a mean or nasty bone in his body :)

[Frayling0]

G'morning all! :D

[Stormdancer]

G'morning all! :DHI Luke~~~~~~

***waving madly *** Are ya still here? :(

[zan_chan]

Hey stormy! What's the news?

[Stormdancer]

Hey stormy! What's the news?Casey Anthony is all over the news here!!! GAWD !

How are ya? Are you puddling you way home from work? How's Yuya? And...er...The System :eek: I can't remember what you named it...LOL

[zan_chan]

Just home from work. Another long day, but off tomorrow so Jeffrey and I will be spending the night together :P

Yuya's good. Same as ever.

And crazy about Casey Anthony, huh? Even crazier watching Nancy Grace... :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Just home from work. Another long day, but off tomorrow so Jeffrey and I will be spending the night together :P

Yuya's good. Same as ever.

And crazy about Casey Anthony, huh? Even crazier watching Nancy Grace... :laugh:

Who is Nancy Grace? Are things kinda back to normal over there? We don't hear anything here anymore :( Are they still not cooling off the trains? I'm getting ready to buy a condo...expecting to close by the end of the month. Then......a move :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Hey...I'm off tomorrow too!! We're working an extra hour Mon-Thurs, and Bossman gives us Fridays off. I like this VERY much!!!

[zan_chan]

Ooh how exciting on the condo! Congrats! :thumbsup:

Things are as normal as we're gonna get around here. Everyone's theoretically supposed to be saving power, but its gotten so hot recently that it just isn't possible to skimp on the AC, so it's been alright.

Nancy Grace is that crazy news anchor on CNNHN. She went ballistic after the C.A. verdict was read. Became her own news story.

[Stormdancer]

Nancy Grace is that crazy news anchor on CNNHN. She went ballistic after the C.A. verdict was read. Became her own news story.LOL...No sh*t???? I'm gonna have to look that up. How did I miss this?

[kaleanna]

Morning all

[Stormdancer]

Morning allG'Morning~~~

Struggling to get dressed, brushed, ya know, the usual :D

[Stormdancer]

OH...live sentencing....

[Chiska]

Good Morning!

I have to go to work - but then off tomorrow and Monday! I love setting my own schedule. I work 3 days - then get 4 day weekends!!

[Stormdancer]

Good Morning!

I have to go to work - but then off tomorrow and Monday! I love setting my own schedule. I work 3 days - then get 4 day weekends!!G'Morning~~~ Yeah, 4 day weekends are Da Bomb :party:

[Chiska]

G'Morning~~~ Yeah, 4 day weekends are Da Bomb :party:

It is nice, that's for sure.

Since the Dean decided that I don't get the office space left by my boss's retirement, I have decided that I shall just "squat" until they throw me out. Seriously - my office is awful. I don't have a proper desk, just a work bench. I have about 6 inches of space between the keyboard and the edge 0 and very little space to the sides. And no comfortable way to advise students who come in.

[Stormdancer]

It is nice, that's for sure.

Since the Dean decided that I don't get the office space left by my boss's retirement, I have decided that I shall just "squat" until they throw me out. Seriously - my office is awful. I don't have a proper desk, just a work bench. I have about 6 inches of space between the keyboard and the edge 0 and very little space to the sides. And no comfortable way to advise students who come in.Why won't they give it to you? I like the "Squatting"...Act as if...:D

[cardlady22]

A quick Good Morning here. The sky is overcast and the radar shows a bunch of yuck coming up from the south & west of me. Thunderstorm chances range from 30-70% all day long. :(

[emmsma]

Morning. SO much for sleeping in. Boy evicted me from my bed around 4ish. He crawled in and was pressed into my back.

Contrary to my norm, I moved into his bed. He got up around 530 and I could here his Simpsons game on his PSP. Gave up after an hour.

I've got a HEADACHE!

[cardlady22]

(((emmsma))) Here's hoping your day goes better once it gets going.

[yirabeth]

Good morning all :)

A playday with Elaina again, she'll be here in about half an hour. We had fun yesterday too, she decided sitting on the toybox was fun. And in it. Silly baby! (It's just a plastic storage tub rather than a fancy designed toy box)

Emmsma, sorry about your shortened night :( Makes it difficult to cope I know...Sleep is the most important thing to attitude I think!

[cardlady22]

;) Plastic laundry/storage tubs are the new cardboard box ~ they can become Anything!
So many cool memories . . .

[yirabeth]

Here's Elaina on hers, having a good laugh. Its a pretty lime green, which I felt made it more of a toybox than a storage box :P

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=718802&l=448553ec80&id=100000739536373

[emmsma]

Sounds like a fun day for you, Yira. Enjoy.

[yirabeth]

Do you have to work this afternoon, Emmsma?

[emmsma]

I'm on from noon til 7pm.

Hey! Didn't tell you, but David got ahold of the place in Scottsdale where we will have Emm evaluated. They can't get us in til November - I have to get the exact day from him. This is good though, since they aren't covered by our insurance and will cost about $560. We have time to pinch pennies to save for it.

[cardlady22]

Oh, I'll be sending all the prayers and energies I've got for this time to be the evaluation that lets you make some progress! (((:heart:)))

I'm going to log off for a while now. No idea when the weather will clear after it gets here, so I need to get a few things done.

[yirabeth]

Ohh that's awesome Emmsma! Will his friend be helping, as well, or have you decided not to accept that?

See you soon Cardlady :)

[The crowned one]

Moring all, a day off work with very little outside work to do, and a 2-4 in the fridge.

WEndy Some one just dropped off a goat head in a bucket of dirt here....( I put the word out some time ago) Are you still wanting "bones and Skulls" ? If so I will prep this one for you :)

[yirabeth]

G'morning TCO :)

[emmsma]

Haven't talked about that part yet - the accepting financial assistance from his friend. My mom also offered to help. Thinking I'll get the money for hotel/gas etc from her.

I've at least 17 weeks to get this money saved. Will figure out how to put aside $35 a week. Dunno if I can, but I'm motivated to try.

[The crowned one]

Good moring yirabeth :)

[yirabeth]

I'm really happy to hear about this for you ♥ Maybe it'll be the start to the difference you need!

[The crowned one]

fair warning everyone :0

[emmsma]

*waves*

Hi TCO. Bye TCO.

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning all... http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/coffeesmile.gif

I'll never get to sleep now. I read a revived thread down in Crystals and Herbs and now my brain is spinning, wondering how I might try to associate a crystal system with a given chakra.

Was that the thread asking how to put a crystal on the root chakra? I have to admit, my mind's eye went somewhere not very polite with that... as I was snickering, my SO wandered over and read it over my shoulder, and he snickered too... we're both in the gutter. })