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Can't resist that cute baby bunny, can ya? :D

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 06:38:17 AM EST
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I figured cute would be a good note to end the work week on. :)

We have a nice little dusting of snow here this morning. The trees look all winter-wonderlandy out there.

I'm feeling much better about my job issues today. I'm just going to forge ahead with my plans to look for something else, and view it as an opportunity to do something new.

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 06:52:12 AM EST
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I think that's a good plan. And doing something generally feels a lot better than being passive.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:12:45 AM EST
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My thought is that I'd like to do something new anyway. I have a call in to an acquaintance who will be a good resource for ideas on what to do next (and where), and I'm going to reach out to some other folks I've worked with in the past as well.

Then if I find something, and the current folks want to continue my contract, I can always tell them my availability is reduced, but still pick up some extra money working for them.

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:24:33 AM EST
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Re: New day, new cafe... (4.00 / 5)

and that will be an excellent lesson to them in what happens when you treat people like shit.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:37:31 AM EST
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True enough. :)

What are you up to this weekend? We're going to a friend's pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving tomorrow afternoon (can I call it night since it gets dark by five?)

And leaves are on the agenda if the weather ever cooperates.

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:49:19 AM EST
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Re: New day, new cafe... (4.00 / 5)

Nothing much planned. There are two more weekends of gun season to go so walks are going to be constrained until December arrives.

And leaves here are free to do whatever they damn well please.

But dogs insist that I should go walk now.

See ya later.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:52:14 AM EST
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Good morning, ladies!
Very cute! Just imagine that little fur ball crawling over your tummy and chest.

by ask on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:28:33 AM EST
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Umm ask, isn't it a little early in the morning to be having those kind of fantasies. ;)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:40:24 AM EST
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And here I was just going to snuggle up to the human furball and watch the snow continue to fall.

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:50:33 AM EST
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But, but...
My thoughts were entirely pure.

by ask on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:00:59 AM EST
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I believe you, ask. :)

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:07:08 AM EST
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Heh.

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:12:14 AM EST
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Morning, CG. I awoke to some fat, lazy snowflakes falling. It was very pretty but has since turned to rain. I'm sure there will be no milk left on the grocery store shelves this morning.

I'm impressed at the way you can switch gears and forge ahead on a change of jobs and just the way you embrace change. Wish I had that in me. :/

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:14:47 AM EST
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What is it with the milk, bread, and eggs obsession people have when it snows?

[Don't tell anybody, but I'm scared to death about making this change...you know that feeling you get when the roller coaster gets to the top of the first hill, just before it lets you drop? I'm just going ahead with the "fake it till you make it" strategy. :) ]

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 10:21:42 AM EST
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Re: New day, new cafe... (4.00 / 5)

I'm soooo sorry y'all are having snow.

OK I'm not, and I wish it was down here.

I want a blizzard down here!

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 11:14:52 AM EST
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Friday Foto Flogging Diary is Up (4.00 / 7)

Click here to go post your pictures and view what's other people have posted.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:39:12 AM EST

Thanks Andi (4.00 / 7)

Morning CG, ask.

by olivia on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:50:24 AM EST
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Re: Thanks Andi (4.00 / 8)

Hi olivia!

How are you this fine and snowy (here, anyways) morning?

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 07:54:50 AM EST
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Re: Thanks Andi (4.00 / 7)

Hi there ... doing okay ... looking forward to the w/e (as always). :)

It's been snowing off and on all week ... and we have a bit on the ground. It was 12F at that beginning of the week! Blech.

by olivia on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:02:16 AM EST
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Re: Thanks Andi (4.00 / 7)

I think 12F is more than I could handle in terms of cold. I'm whining about 25-30 being cold. :)

I'm really surprised that we're having any accumulation of snow..but everything's covered, and it's still coming down. I think I'll be driving the old car when I go out with CBtE this morning.

by CabinGirl on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:10:47 AM EST
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Any time it's below freezing (4.00 / 6)

whining is mandatory ... ;-)

I'm off (late) ... have a good day there. Safe driving!

by olivia on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:31:26 AM EST
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Re: Thanks Andi (4.00 / 6)

I'm still waiting for Indian Summer. ;-)

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 09:12:42 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe Lounge (4.00 / 7)

good mornoonevenight, everyone! still smitten with hector. they sure do grow cute bunnies Down Under

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 11:38:36 AM EST

A 4 to Manee every time he uses the word "smitten."
I think that's real cute.

by Alice on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 12:28:04 PM EST
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what can i say? i've always been a sucker for long ears and eyes that will melt any heart.

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 01:00:39 PM EST
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My grandmother had really long ears....

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 02:44:37 PM EST
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I'll raise you one (4.00 / 6)

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 02:52:03 PM EST
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Re: I'll raise you one (4.00 / 4)

Here's a couple of really big aaaaaawww's for the bunny & puppies. I'm thinking the bunny would be a great model for fuzzy wool slippers.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Fri Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:29:02 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe Lounge (4.00 / 5)

Good morning, everyone!
Brrr, only 26 this morning, but the radiators were eventually fixed yesterday and now give nice warmth inside.

by ask on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 06:52:40 AM EST

Hi Ask (4.00 / 5)

Got ya beat, only 18 here ... oh but this is a competition I'd probably rather lose, isn't it.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 06:58:03 AM EST
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Re: Hi Ask (4.00 / 5)

Probably...
curly is headed to her cousin in Baltimore this morning, I'll head back to my place and hang with young asklet (who is now getting quite big) the rest of the weekend.

by ask on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 07:13:01 AM EST
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Re: Hi Ask (4.00 / 5)

I hope you two have a great weekend and curly has a good trip. We're going to the "big" city (Bloomington, In. population 70K plus about 30K students) to run some errands -- college towns are great for having the kinds of places you normally would only find in much larger cities.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 07:16:57 AM EST
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Re: Hi Ask (4.00 / 5)

Thanks, we will.
We'll be hooking up the photo printer that curly ordered for my birthday. It'll be fun to try out (or, maybe very frustrating...).
Have fun in the big city!

by ask on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 07:23:00 AM EST
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Weekend! (4.00 / 5)

and a short week ahead.

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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 06:53:18 AM EST

Ooh, pretty! (4.00 / 7)

I'm off to yoga soon (and I can't wait to get there)...then to the farmers market to pick up our turkey.

Update on the job thing: I got an email from my boss at 6;30 last night, telling me that she had had the week from HELL (I'm quoting here), and that she truly wasn't avoiding me. And them mentioning the ton of work they had ahead in December.

I can't believe we still have snow on the ground here...it usually melts the same day. Which means it must be cold out...

by CabinGirl on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 07:33:11 AM EST
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Great on the job news! (4.00 / 5)

though I still think that sending out your CV would be a good thing -- it's always useful to be to gauge what your options are.

Have fun at yoga. I'm off for a quick walk before we do our errand-running.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 08:04:08 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe Lounge (4.00 / 5)

Good morning ask, Andi & CabinGirl! It may be chilly, but at least the electricity is on and we're not buried in snow (yet).

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 08:16:45 AM EST

There's an upside to everything, ID! We're in the mid-twenties and everything is crunchy outside. It's been an unusually cold couple of weeks in NC. We're normally in the 60/40 range and it's been 40/20.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 08:39:41 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe Lounge (4.00 / 5)

When we were having our warm November days not long ago, someone remarked that the last time it was so mild in Nov. was the winter of the blizzard of 78. I had just returned to Indiana after living in south FL for 11 years. Boy, what a shock that was!

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 08:47:30 AM EST
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Yeah, I remember that one! I was in high school in Cleveland and we missed an entire week of class. That had never happened before.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sat Nov 22nd, 2008 at 08:58:04 AM EST
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I can already feel Monday approaching (4.00 / 4)

but it's a short week so I think I can deal.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 06:58:49 AM EST

Re: I can already feel Monday approaching (4.00 / 4)

Oh Andi, Monday is always going to be Monday.

But to those of us retired, hey, it's just another day. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 07:22:28 AM EST
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and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 4)

I follow you at Mary's and you follow me here -- mutual stalking? ;)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 07:28:16 AM EST
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Re: and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 4)

Always I hope. :)

It seems the family is starting to form for the holiday. Brother and sil are back, grandkids will be here soon and the house will be crowded.

I was looking forward to the food this week, but I think I'll be on a diet. I've got a dental appointment tomorrow, and afterwards I'm not sure how much I'll be able to eat.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 07:39:05 AM EST
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Re: and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 4)

Fortunately no matter what they do to your teeth, you can always eat stuffing (the only reason to cook a turkey as far as I'm concerned).

Sound nice to have a full house for T'day.

Normally everybody goes to my older sister's but Jim and I were going to Cincinnati because my m-i-l was going to be by herself (her other son, wife, and kids are going out of town) so everybody decided to come to Cincy instead. And just to reward everybody for their niceness, the forecast looks pretty good (46 and sunny).

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 07:43:51 AM EST
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Re: and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 4)

That's really nice on going to Cincinnati.

We got down to 21 yesterday. The greatest thing about that is when I take George outside, he wants to get back in as soon as possible.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 07:51:16 AM EST
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Re: and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 4)

Unlike my dogs who are all harassing me to get going ... which I guess I'm going to do.

See ya later.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:29:29 AM EST
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Re: and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 5)

Shoot, it looks like I missed everybody this morning. Sleeping in after a bit of turkey last night.

And it's still cold enough that the snow hasn't melted...which is sort of bizarre for this time of year.

by CabinGirl on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:52:15 AM EST
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Re: and everyday is Saturday to a dog ;P (4.00 / 5)

I'm here, CG! I went to bed at 1:00 AM and had to take the NB to work at 5:30 this morning and when I got back my bed was still warm! so of course I had to keep it company for a little while. We are really chilly for this time of year, too. Last Thanksgiving we all sat outside because it was in the 70s.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:21:48 AM EST
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Good morning all! We're off for T-day # 2 if 91 y.o. mom feels like an outing.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 10:26:33 AM EST

A la recherche . . . (4.00 / 6)

Hector takes a moment out of his busy Proust reading schedule to send a wave to all the kind people at BooTrib.

[The above bit of 'art' was a pictorial response to this blog post]

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:04:55 PM EST

lol, keres! What a well-read bunny.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:26:01 PM EST
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All I know is that I'd have to be "snipped" before anyone would catch me reading Proust.

That actually is a miniature 'book' that I made for him to hold. The rest was photoshopped.

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:55:38 PM EST
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What memories do carrot madeleines inspire in such a young bunny?

Fakes energy well

by JimF (jimNOfergusonSpaM@macPleasE.com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:32:55 PM EST
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Oh thanks, I now have Maurice Chevalier in a bunny suit singing "as yes, I remember it well" stuck in my head.

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:03:42 PM EST
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Well at least it's not "thank heavens for little girls".

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:41:11 PM EST
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Thank 'eavens, for that.

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:52:49 PM EST
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The cute keeps on going and going and going. Albert clearly has left you folks in good paws.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 08:50:14 PM EST
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I pretty sure, that along with all the Proust, Hector is also well into volume II of the "Molding Your Minions" series Albert left somewhere in the bunny palace.

He certainly is a pliable little chap - as long as he is well compensated for his efforts (gimme a carrot, gimme a head rub).

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:00:24 PM EST
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Have you tried the antlers on him yet?

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:10:58 PM EST
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I'm picturing the little dog in The Grinch with those big antlers tied to his head.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:14:40 PM EST
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Hey there (4.00 / 4)

Albert could do a stellar imitation of him.

Hopeful would look pretty good in those two.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:26:59 PM EST
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photo reject for Andi (4.00 / 5)

Here's a shot I took yesterday, which I'd qualify as a 'reject' but at least it shows the Little Froest raven's white eye really well.

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:45:44 PM EST
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Re: photo reject for Andi (4.00 / 5)

That should read "Forest raven". We have two ravens: the Little raven and the Forest raven, and my brain combined the two, and my fingers mistyped that.

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:51:14 PM EST
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Little unidentified moth on the window (4.00 / 5)

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 10:04:28 PM EST
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I'll take your rejects any day (4.00 / 4)

The white eye is spooky cool. I think I'll take that image with me to bed and see if I can have some weird dreams.

Good night to me and good afternoon to you.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 10:11:20 PM EST
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Since it's not yet December, there's still a few weeks grace period, but yes, he'll be posing with the antlers soon.

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:29:20 PM EST
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Re: A la recherche . . . (4.00 / 4)

Well there's something for me to look forward to.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:44:37 PM EST
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hee hee.

Albert looks like I do when interrupted in my reading. "uh ... do you mind?"

by maryb2004 on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:20:24 PM EST
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oops, sorry about that, I meant Hector. But I have to admit that Albert was first bunny to me and it's hard to replace him. THIS, however, could do the trick

by maryb2004 on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:33:38 PM EST
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That's OK, we still occasionally call Hector "Albert".

by keres on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:36:17 PM EST
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OMG. My cute meter is on overload.

by CabinGirl on Sun Nov 23rd, 2008 at 09:30:50 PM EST
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lol (4.00 / 4)

Hector, you're winning my heart.

by olivia on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 06:58:34 AM EST
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Short Week! (4.00 / 5)

Stuffing ahead! Warm woodstove! So what if it's Monday. We can deal with Monday.

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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 05:10:10 AM EST

Re: Short Week! (4.00 / 5)

Good morning!
Aw, that looks so cozy. Wouldn't mind being curled up like that most of the morning.

by ask on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 06:26:34 AM EST
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Morning Ask (4.00 / 5)

The thing I'm always puzzled by is the head on the bricks -- every dog we've had has done that, like bricks are some sort of comfy pillow.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 06:41:55 AM EST
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Re: Morning Ask (4.00 / 5)

Even more puzzling to me is the head completely off the pillow and on the ground, so not only are their heads on a hard floor, they're also lower than the rest of the dog. I had one Pyr who used to do this outside on the concrete. No matter how many pillows we pushed together he always laid his head on the concrete patio.

by keres on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 06:30:40 PM EST
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Re: Morning Ask (4.00 / 3)

Giddy does that all the time, too. Does look at all comfy to me. The really weird one that both Sniff and Bebo will do is lying on with their completely heads off, just hanging down.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:02:12 AM EST
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Re: Morning Ask (4.00 / 3)

George has that same habit of just letting his head hang over the side of the bed or couch. I used to think I have a really odd dog, but I see now that he's not so odd. ;)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:23:15 AM EST
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Hi FM (4.00 / 3)

You must be wide awake to make sense of that gibberish sentence I wrote -- remind me to wait till I've had my coffee to try writing more than good morning.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:36:17 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (4.00 / 3)

Morning Andi.

Yep I'm pretty much awake. Another one of those "no sleep nights", so at 3:30 I decided to go ahead and make some coffee.

How's your weather up there. We're down to freezing right now, and I hoping George will stay asleep until it hits at least 35F. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:42:07 AM EST
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Hi Andi and FM (4.00 / 3)

I'm up too ... :(

by olivia on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:45:42 AM EST
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Re: Hi Andi and FM (4.00 / 3)

Morning Olivia!

Seems the early bird club is up and running pretty good this morning. :)

How are things up there?

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:49:52 AM EST
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Awful (4.00 / 2)

Snowy ... :(

parl hill cam

by olivia on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:58:44 AM EST
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Re: Awful (4.00 / 2)

Awful? That's just my kind of weather. ;)

And just to think I'll have to put up with 65F/17C high temp today. There just is no justice. :-)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:02:37 AM EST
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yeah ... (4.00 / 2)

I'll say ... :P

Well, I better prepare to go out in it ... hope you get some sleep there.

by olivia on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:06:57 AM EST
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Re: yeah ... (none / 1)

You be careful driving out there this morning.

I'm sure I'll be able to squeeze in a couple of naps here and there later on.

Take care.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:11:32 AM EST
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Re: Hi Andi and FM (4.00 / 2)

Morning (again)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:03:59 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (4.00 / 3)

It's in the twenties here, heading toward a high in the mid-30s. But it's going to be in the 40s by Turkey day so it looks like we'll have good weather for the drive over to Cincy.

So have you picked up that scrumptious-sounding corn bread stuffing I read about at your place yet?

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:49:06 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (4.00 / 2)

We're having big shifts in temps here. Low 30's to mid 60's. I'm back with the attitude that if it's going to get cold then stay cold, and the same for warm.

Nope the stuffing will be picked up tomorrow. My oldest brother is going overboard this year. They went shopping yesterday, and he bought back two turkeys just for this house. He's got to pick up a ham today, and I don't even know what they're carrying out to the farm house. Of course as usual I'm just carrying my appetite. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 05:54:52 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (none / 1)

Now I'm feeling full and I haven't even had breakfast yet.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:10:43 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (none / 1)

Well this year I'm trying the not eating so much before Thanksgiving tract. I figure once T'giving gets here, my stomach will have shrunk some, and that way I won't eat so much. Then again, I might be famished by that time, and gluttony will be my middle name. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:16:07 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (none / 1)

I always have an easier time not pigging out at T'day than other holidays because stuffing is the only food I get weak at the knees for.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:37:02 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (none / 0)

I guess I'm an equal opportunity glutton. You set it in front of me, and I'll usually eat it.

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by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 06:44:49 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (none / 1)

You're a credit to progressives everywhere. :)

Well I'm off to start my day (dogs first, work second).

See ya later.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 07:09:19 AM EST
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Re: Hi FM (none / 0)

Enjoy your day.

See ya.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Nov 25th, 2008 at 07:11:39 AM EST
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Heh (4.00 / 6)

Speak for yourself ...

I don't have any stuffing ahead. And no warm woodstove.

by olivia on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 06:57:47 AM EST
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Re: Heh (4.00 / 6)

The woodstove isn't a big deal but NO STUFFING -- that is a tragedy.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 07:53:41 AM EST
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Mmmm... (4.00 / 7)

I can hardly wait for the stuffing...that would be the one with Friday's turkey, btw. I got out my favorite recipes yesterday to make my grocery list, and now my mouth is watering.

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 07:51:51 AM EST
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Re: Mmmm... (4.00 / 6)

I'm pretty indifferent to everything about the Thanksgiving except for stuffing -- and it's clear that if there is a god, she created turkey just so we could all have wondrous, glorious, gorgeous stuffing.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 07:56:08 AM EST
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Re: Mmmm... (4.00 / 7)

I was just looking for a carrot casserole recipe too. You know, the creamy kind with the sliced carrots and crunchy stuffing or breadcrumbs on top?

Is it really Monday? Can't we just have another Sunday today?

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 07:59:16 AM EST
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Re: Mmmm... (4.00 / 6)

But, but, but ... if go back to sunday, stuffing will be one day further away!

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:11:26 AM EST
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Re: Mmmm... (4.00 / 7)

And so would work...such a dilemma!

Both boys are home all week this week, and CbtY is already hounding me for the computer this morning. Ugh. Having a half day Wednesday with Thursday and Friday off would have been plenty of vacation for them. Really.

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:13:26 AM EST
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Re: Mmmm... (4.00 / 6)

And the dogs have been hounding me (how critterist of them) because we didn't go for our morning walk (it's been raining pretty solidly all moringing). And without the morning walk, work is been even closer. Yuck.

See ya later.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:47:20 AM EST
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Good cold morning all! A 3 day week for me! ;-)

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 09:13:14 AM EST

Yay for short weeks!

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 09:42:24 AM EST
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Me too! Me too!

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:40:16 PM EST
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Woohoo!

Are you already done for the week?

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:49:52 PM EST
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Nope - two more horrible days of bitching & pleading as fast as they can cram themselves into our office. The property tax bills went out two weeks ago. And our tax rate is one of the lowest in the state, too! It just sucks to be in charge of the complaint dept. right now, but I did run for the job...

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:57:07 PM EST
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OTOH, I've borrowed Hector to send around to the coworkers in the morning. A big dose of cutie to start their day.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 08:59:07 PM EST
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I guess the upside to getting all the complaining is that the 4-day weekend will seem especially sweet after dealing with unhappy taxpayers. :) Is the family coming to your place?

We just watched Keith Olbermann making pies with Martha Stewart. Classic.

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 09:02:24 PM EST
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I'm hoping to lure my mom over for T-day for a few hours, then we're off to visit the in laws north of Indy & maybe spend the night there. Have heard nada from the kids. Guess I should call.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 09:06:05 PM EST
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KO is making pies with Martha? I'm trying to picture that!

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 09:07:01 PM EST
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Here you go...it'll come up in the box on the right after the ad.

Quite funny.

by CabinGirl on Mon Nov 24th, 2008 at 09:11:23 PM EST
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