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I love this photo. Thanks, Cabin.

by Alice on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 at 10:05:49 AM EST

Vacation Photos (4.00 / 6)

Andi's and my photos from our trip to the jungles of Central Kentucky are up now.

Off to ride my bike now.

Fakes energy well

by JimF (jimNOfergusonSpaM@macPleasE.com) on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 at 10:47:05 AM EST

EC Soccer Finals Germany vs Spain 0-1

Good morning all! That's a great shot CG.

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 at 10:59:13 AM EST

Viva España (4.00 / 7)

Spain won their only previous piece of silverware in this competition in 1964 and had not been beyond the quarter-finals of any competition in 24 years, yet Luis Aragonés's men have chosen to use that history as an inspiration rather than a burden. After a strong start from Germany, seeking a fourth title themselves, Spain were the more dangerous side throughout an entertaining final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion although it took just one goal - in the 33rd minute, courtesy of Torres's pace, perseverance and an unerring finish - to end their long wait.

As an aside ... just happen to fly to Barcelona early Monday morning for a week's holiday. FIESTA BARCA!

"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

by Oui on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 at 05:30:50 PM EST

Re: Viva España (4.00 / 6)

Cool, curly and I had a week there back in September 2006. What's on your schedule?

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 at 06:04:11 PM EST
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Monday :( (4.00 / 5)

Short week :)

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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 Jun 30th, 2008 at 05:14:25 AM EST

Re: Monday :( (4.00 / 6)

Yay for short weeks! Oh wait, that means I have to have all my work finished BEFORE Friday. Whoops.

by CabinGirl on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 06:26:25 AM EST
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Hi CG (4.00 / 5)

Okay then how about yay for long walks ... because that's what I'm heading out to do.

Have a good one.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 06:58:27 AM EST
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Hi Andi and CG (4.00 / 5)

Yea for long walks!

Also, yea for ratification votes happening today after we've been at the negotiating table for a year. That's is where I am headed today. I will be very happy when this is over. I just want to know for sure that I don't have to look at that lawyer's (who lied several times) face again.

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 07:03:55 AM EST
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Re: Hi Andi and CG (4.00 / 3)

Congratulations on finally getting to a vote! I hope you came out well.

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

by Indianadem on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 06:55:56 PM EST
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Re: Froggy bottom Sunday Cafe (4.00 / 7)

Morning Folks!!!! Just wanted to let everyone know that the Diva Dogs and I have landed in a good place. Two blogging buddies and their 5 dogs and 7 cats have taken us in. LOL The Diva Dogs are finally part of a pack. We are living on 3 acres out in the country and it is quite peaceful. I will be taking lots of pictures but here is one of the curls curled up under the desk I am using.

Photobucket

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 07:16:21 AM EST

Good news, rf. I know you all will thrive on the country life.
I'll be on the lookout for those photos. This one is pretty much what every pack does when the leader sits at his desk. Mine usally heads for my bed.

by Alice on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 07:29:40 AM EST
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Doing My Part For The Left

It will be fun I think. I have already taken some fun pictures of some of the cats. LOL I will start taking the camera with me on walks.

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 07:44:19 AM EST
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Those are great (I especially like the last one). And it's great you ended up somewhere so congenial.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 11:13:20 AM EST
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I'm happy for you, RF.

I'm sort of in the same situation - my husband is moving out and a year from now, when we sell the house, I'll have to support myself and find some place to live on $10 an hour, or whatever high school graduates make after raising kids for 25 years.

I'm glad to be rid of the cheating bastard, but pissed as hell that I am in this situation. I know a year is a long time and things will probably start to look better before it is up, it's just hard to see that from here.

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

by Second Nature on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 08:16:06 AM EST
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I am glad you will be rid of him also but hate that you are going through this. It seems hard to believe I am going through this type of situation again but at least I did not go into the depths of despair I did in '06 & '07. Life throws you curve balls but this time I am not letting it take me down. LOL

Doing My Part For The Left

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 08:57:23 AM EST
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You have great tenacity. Hope I can muster half of it.

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

by Second Nature on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 09:22:43 AM EST
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You will. WE all do what we have to do and are never asked to do more than we can. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 10:54:58 AM EST
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Well, you can always practice by mustering half RF's (and my) enthusiasm for cute-butt men in lycra.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 11:12:32 AM EST
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Yeah, I don't think I ever lost that. And with gas over $4.00 a gallon there has been a dramatic increase in bike riders along the roadways. Mmmm....

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

by Second Nature on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:02:42 PM EST
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Yeah, the local opportunities for sightseeing definitely pick up in summer. :)

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:53:25 PM EST
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Sorry to hear this. It's an old and tired saying, but I'm sure that things will work out for the best.

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

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 09:09:06 AM EST
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thanks, boran. :)

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

by Second Nature on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 09:22:12 AM EST
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Sorry to hear about your lousy situation. I left my first marriage 27 years ago with only an old beat up flatbed truck, my carpenter tools and a backpack. I can relate. Now at least I have a roof over my head, as long as I can make the mortgage payment, cause the bank owns more of the roof than I do. My mom found a very nice subsidized apartment a couple of blocks from me after my dad died and she was just on social security and some modest investments. I suppose places like that are pretty rare though. I've got a feeling you'll be ok. Sending supportive vibes;-)

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

by Indianadem on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 07:17:25 PM EST
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Thanks, ID. This makes two failures for me and I am completely done with marriage.... :)

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 07:12:07 AM EST
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That's great news, RF!

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

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 09:09:37 AM EST
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Thanks

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 10:55:24 AM EST
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That sounds great, refinish69! At least the critters all seem compatible. Our 2 cats are so grouchy they have the house split into halves for their territories.

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

by Indianadem on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 at 07:00:02 PM EST
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I was trying to decide when you have Friday off if that made Tuesday Hump Day but I'm guess I'm a hidebound traditionalist because it just seemed wrong.

Morning/afternoon/evening* all.

* keres, we miss you.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 05:16:59 AM EST

Good morning, Andi!
Well, hump day for the week, or not - it is the Hump Day for the year!

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 06:15:08 AM EST
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I never thought of it that way, but you're right.

I don't know whether to be happy about that or not. :)

by CabinGirl on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 06:36:15 AM EST
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Closing in on retirement... ;)

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 06:41:53 AM EST
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Re: Froggy bottom Sunday Cafe (4.00 / 7)

Hmm. I think I have far enough to go on that one that I would rather have time go a little slower for now. ;)

Speaking of time passing by, isn't it almost time for the annual trip to Norway?

by CabinGirl on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 06:51:55 AM EST
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Hi CG, need more coffee, I thought the response was from Andi...

Yes, asklet leaves for camp on Friday - I still have 2 weeks to go. swimmer will be done with her trip soon, and we'll all meet at the summer house in late July.

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 07:12:13 AM EST
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Misty from down the road and Bette

Buster

Good 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 Jul 1st, 2008 at 06:49:34 AM EST
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Hi Ask (4.00 / 6)

Well that's a thought ... except I'm in no hurry for the year to be over. I have to admit I'm a bit daunted about getting closer to the big 60 (2010).

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 06:48:28 AM EST
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Re: Hi Ask (4.00 / 7)

I feel that way about the big 5-0 in a couple of years. Sorry to all of you who are on the other side of that, but it just seems OLD.

On that happy note....good morning everyone! :)

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 07:02:32 AM EST
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Re: Hi Ask (4.00 / 5)

What age is old is all relative, isn't it.

And Giddy says waiting for me to get off the internet and get outside is getting old, so I'm off.

Ta.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 07:05:10 AM EST
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More Critters (4.00 / 6)

Here is some more of the pack where we are staying.

Reba, Buster & Corey

Bette

Izzy

Group Sniff

Tom

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 07:52:07 AM EST
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Re: More Critters (4.00 / 6)

great pics, RF! What a dog's life!

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 07:57:05 AM EST
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Thanks for the pictures, RF! (4.00 / 3)

I loved 'em, especially the group sniff. :)

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 12:39:48 PM EST
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Good morning Andi, Ask, SN and RF.

I slept late again today. I was up late with FMom again last night. She had a bad nose bleed last night for some reason.

RF I like those pictures.

SN I was reading what's going on with you. When FDad passed away FMom had been a housewife all of her life and still had my two youngest brothers in grade school. She went out and took the test for state employment and got a job as a receptionist at the health department. I was thinking about that when I read what's happening to you. That might be an idea for you. Anyway, I hope things work out for you.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 08:39:51 AM EST

That's a good thought FM.

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

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 11:29:49 AM EST
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That's funny, you're not the first one to suggest that option to me. Thanks, FM! You know, I might just end up pitching a tent out by your pond and then you can bring me pimento cheese sandwiches and iced tea.

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 01:01:02 PM EST
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You can add me to the list of people who think that sounds like a good idea...is there some way the ad litem thing can morph into a paid position?

by CabinGirl on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 01:51:27 PM EST
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nah (4.00 / 4)

I'm so disillusioned about that whole process anyway and doubt I have the heart to do it full time. The problems are so big and the solutions are mostly choosing the least bad option...

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 02:47:46 PM EST
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Re: nah (4.00 / 4)

True enough. The family court system could leave anyone who comes in contact with it scarred for life, and it frequently does.

I have no doubt that you'll be able to land on your feet. :)

by CabinGirl on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 03:53:26 PM EST
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I'll have the tent, pimento cheese sandwiches and sweet tea ready for you. And just to make it more special for you, I'll throw up the tent by the out house. That way you won't have to walk to far. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 02:00:54 PM EST
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As long as it's also near the cement pond I'll be happy as a cat in a sardine factory, bless yer heart.

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 02:45:13 PM EST
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Well of course it near the cement pond. Where do you think we have the out house draining to. ;)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 02:53:21 PM EST
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Eeeeewwwwwww....

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

by Second Nature on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 03:58:59 PM EST
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Well at least you won't get that chlorine taste when you go swimming. ;)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 04:31:02 PM EST
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There's always Canada!

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Tue Jul 1st, 2008 at 08:56:40 PM EST
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YAHD (4.00 / 6)

and weekend minus 1.

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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 Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 05:09:58 AM EST

Re: YAHD (4.00 / 6)

Good morning, Andi!
Overslept and it really feels good.

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 07:48:29 AM EST
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Re: YAHD (4.00 / 6)

Good morning Andi! I hope that you had a nice walk.

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 07:49:01 AM EST
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Re: YAHD (4.00 / 7)

Good morning! Just a quick hello on my way out the door...

by CabinGirl on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 07:50:24 AM EST
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Good morning all! (4.00 / 6)

Today is day two of potty learning boot camp. No luck yesterday. I hope he hits the target today instead of holding it all in.

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 07:50:39 AM EST

Re: Good morning all! (4.00 / 5)

Aiai - big fun.
Hope he picks up on the advantages of soil-free diapers soon.

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 08:02:59 AM EST
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Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Doing My Part For The Left

Morning all!!! wanted to prove there are cats here as well as dogs. LOL The Diva Dogs are getting use to living with 5 dogs and countless cats(I think 7).

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 08:18:53 AM EST
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Re: Good morning all! (4.00 / 7)

I'm thinking I'll invest in Swiffer and Claritin stock...

Morning, RF. :)

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

by Second Nature on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 08:35:03 AM EST
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LOL Luckily, I am not allergic to animals. and I finally did a full count on the cats and there are ten of them. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 08:41:33 AM EST
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I have two, but they hate each other so much that one of them lives outside and refuses to come into the house. And still there are tumbleweeds of cat hair. I can't imagine with 10 cats and half a dozen dogs.

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

by Second Nature on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 08:44:49 AM EST
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Lots of sweeping and vacuuming. LOL One of the cats is a total recluse that I have only seen once. There is also a neighbor dog who seems never to leave. LOL They all get along but there are tense moments especially as they all get use to the Diva Dogs.

Doing My Part For The Left

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 08:54:15 AM EST
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Re: Good morning all! (4.00 / 5)

Good luck with that. My son didn't get potty training until he was about 4 1/2. Had it gone on any longer we would have had to use towels for diapers.

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

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 09:06:53 AM EST
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I always wondered why they made Huggies to fit "toddlers" up to 55 lbs.... :)

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

by Second Nature on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 09:29:03 AM EST
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and then depends for 56 lbs and up LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 09:32:46 AM EST
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LOL...you got that right!

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

by Second Nature on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 09:47:22 AM EST
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Re: Good morning all! (4.00 / 4)

The lady asked her brother to take care of the baby while she went away for the week-end. When she returned , she freaked out because the babies diaper was filled with three days of use. When she confronted her brother about it, he showed her the box of diapers & where it said good for 12 to 18 pounds.

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 10:39:47 PM EST
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Re: Good morning all! (4.00 / 4)

Oh, that's priceless... :)

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

by Second Nature on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 11:12:07 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 4)

Good morning everyone.

I'm running late today. This is just a hi/bye because I've got to take FMom to the doctor. Nothing big, just some lab test.

Hope everyone is doing fine.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Wed Jul 2nd, 2008 at 10:04:42 AM EST

My turn for a YAWN (4.00 / 4)

or more precisely a semi-YAWN since I did get a few hours sleep. Yeech.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 04:43:12 AM EST

Re: My turn for a YAWN (4.00 / 4)

Good morning Andi.

You beat me on sleep by a few hours. Not a wink of it last night. Just as well though, because my brother and sil showed up day before yesterday and they're like a hurricane coming through the house. So I got a lot of cleaning done last night.

Any big plans for this w/e?

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 05:31:11 AM EST
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Sorry to hear that, FM (4.00 / 4)

... both the sleep and the rels.

Nothing much planned for the long weekend -- walking and bike riding. My mom is coming down to my older sister's to stay a couple days and we're going over there (she just lives 20 miles away) on Saturday.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 05:43:38 AM EST
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That's cool on going over to your older sisters. I don't think we have any plans for this weekend. If it works out like it usually does, I'll put the lawn chairs out in the front yard for FMom and myself and on the 4th we'll watch the fireworks the town will be shooting. I don't know if any of the rest of the family will be down.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 05:50:40 AM EST
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When we lived in Evansville, Indiana, the city put on a huge fireworks show on a barge in the Ohio river. Eight years of that seems to have exhausted (purposely avoiding "burned up") our need to watch fireworks.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:10:20 AM EST
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I guess I'm still like a kid. I love to watch fireworks. I especially like to watch them where I don't have to worry about crowds and traffic. I'd rather watch them and be rather slackerly at the same time. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:15:52 AM EST
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Me too, I love fireworks. I haven't really seen any since moving down here. Tomorrow the (grown) kids and I are going to watch them from the air conditioned glass atrium where a friend of mine works. The best of both worlds....free food and beer, AC, and no bugs or crowds!

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

by Second Nature on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:20:04 AM EST
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Good morning SN.

Geeze don't you have it made. I agree completely that is the best of both worlds.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:23:43 AM EST
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Yep, and if we step out onto their lakeside patio, we can hear the NC Symphony playing...

Is George afraid of fireworks?

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

by Second Nature on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:28:27 AM EST
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With the Symphony too that is just too cool. I think George is afraid of them, but with him he always barks. So I'm not sure if he's afraid or just pissed off.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:36:00 AM EST
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Maybe he's trying to protect you. I don't think my dog even notices, but she's only ever heard the illegal neighborhood-type fireworks. She just half opens one of her eyes and then starts snoring again.

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

by Second Nature on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:38:38 AM EST
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I wish George was like that. I used to look forward to him getting older in the hopes that would calm down his barking. No such luck though. :)

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:47:27 AM EST
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Wow, AC and fireworks at the same time? CAn't get any better than that, can it?

by CabinGirl on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:27:42 AM EST
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That sounds like fun.

I think we'll be watching the Philly fireworks from someone's roofdeck - hopefully we'll be able to see them.

by CabinGirl on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:11:20 AM EST
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Good morning CG.

That sounds pretty cool watching them from a roof top. The last good fireworks show I saw we were so close that when they exploded it was like a bomb went off by you, and you could feel the shock wave from it.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:17:50 AM EST
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That sounds like almost too good a view, FM.

by CabinGirl on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:26:39 AM EST
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That was the last fireworks show that I went to that I had to fight the crowds and gridlock traffic trying to get out of the park. The one good thing about that fireworks show was that they had all sorts of arts/crafts and food booths set up during the day. It was a good all round day.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:34:14 AM EST
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Sounds very relaxing. We have a few parties and a family get-together - on each day.

I cna't remember tbe last time that happened.

by CabinGirl on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:17:14 AM EST
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Hi SN and CG (4.00 / 4)

Bye FM, CG, and SN. I'm off to go walk in the rain.

Hope everybody has a good day.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:45:20 AM EST

Re: Hi SN and CG (4.00 / 4)

Have a good walk Andi and try to stay dry.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 06:48:22 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 4)

I think I'm following Andi out the door. George is starting to whine to go outside, and I hear the rels starting to stir.

Everyone have a good day ahead of you.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 07:12:29 AM EST

Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 4)

Good morning to all the early risers. Another hot one here and rain is predicted for much of the weekend. Anybody got an inside barbecue?

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

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Thu Jul 3rd, 2008 at 09:24:47 AM EST

TFSMIF (4.00 / 3)

for Fridays when I don't have to work. Happy No Work Day to everybody who has the day off.

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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 Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 06:42:25 AM EST

Re: TFSMIF (4.00 / 3)

Good morning, Andi!
I like the way you play with light.
Enjoy the long weekend!

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by ask on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:11:58 AM EST
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Re: TFSMIF (4.00 / 3)

Thanks ask. The way the light is always changing and being changed in the woods fascinates me.

I plan too (even though it's rainy). Hope you have a fine time too.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:31:30 AM EST
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Re: TFSMIF (4.00 / 3)

Good morning Andi & ask! As ask has mentioned, your woods are lovely this morning.

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

by Indianadem on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:21:40 AM EST
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Re: TFSMIF (4.00 / 4)

Morning Folks!!!!

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:23:27 AM EST
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Re: TFSMIF (4.00 / 3)

Wow! That got my eyelids fully open! Nice graphic and Happy 4th back to ya!

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

by Indianadem on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:28:17 AM EST
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Re: TFSMIF (4.00 / 4)

LOL Thanks!!! and same to you and yours

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:29:51 AM EST
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Howdy RF (4.00 / 3)

Are you going to some fireworks today or are you counting on the all those dogs and cats to provide them. :)

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:35:15 AM EST
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Re: Howdy RF (4.00 / 4)

LOL I think we are cooking out but no fireworks.

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:38:51 AM EST
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Hi ID (4.00 / 3)

Don't we wish the woods were really lovely like that this morning. I hope the rain gets past us pretty soon.

Is there a parade in town?

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:33:01 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 3)

It is just a bit dreary, isn't it? No parades that I'm aware of, just the community fireworks at the school football/track field.

There are, however, some interesting hummingbird skirmishes at the feeder this morning between a couple of ruby-throats. Sassy the cat watches, tail twitching furiously.

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

by Indianadem on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:42:32 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 2)

Watching the next batch of rain approaching, I'm predicting that's going to be one wet, muddy football field.

We're under gold(finch) alert here.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:57:10 AM EST
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Hi (4.00 / 4)

Good morning Andi, ask, and ID. Happy Fourth/Friday you don't have to work!

by CabinGirl on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:24:46 AM EST

Re: Hi (4.00 / 3)

Yay, no work today! Good morning CabinGirl! Hope you have some fun stuff on the agenda. We're having an evening cookout at my fire station (next door to the community fireworks). Mrs. Dem made homemade cheesecake yesterday. Yum!

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

by Indianadem on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:36:51 AM EST
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Re: Hi (none / 1)

Mm, that looks good. I'm making blueberry pies today we have parties/barbecues all weekend long. Looks like we'll just be social butterflies for the next few days.

by CabinGirl on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:25:03 AM EST
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Hi CG (4.00 / 3)

Got any exciting plans for the holiday?

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:41:46 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (none / 1)

Party tonight, party tomorrow, family get-together Sunday. Cleaning this morning and some cooking...and I need to get the picture for my driver's license taken. I'm going to try and do that tomorrow with the thought that most people have better things to do than go to the DMV on the Saturday after the fourth of July.

Are you going to be able to get a bike ride in? It's looking dismal here this morning.

by CabinGirl on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:29:52 AM EST
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morning everyone (4.00 / 4)

Yay for free health care in Canada!

The Nature Girl had an accident and broke her neck, her arm and her wrist. She's okay actually, as scary as that sounds.

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

by Second Nature on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:44:00 AM EST

Hey, that's a lot of drama - what's going on?
We had our own share of drama yesterday; had to take young asklet to the emergency room with suspected appendicitis. The doctors also thought so, but cat-scan came back normal and pain eventually subsided. He is still on the watch list in case pain returns today.

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:48:54 AM EST
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Re: morning everyone (4.00 / 4)

She's spending the summer in Lillooet, BC - building a straw bale house. She had a bad fall, an hour long trip to the tiny local ER, where x-rays showed the compound fracture in her humerus and also a suspected neck fracture. Then a three-hour ambulance trip to a bigger hospital for a CT scan...all the while strapped of course to a back board and in a neck brace. The neck fracture scared me to death waiting as I was three time zones away, but it turned out to be minor. All in all she was very lucky, both physically and that it happened in Canada, because here in the real world she is uninsured and it would be tens of thousands of dollars of medical bills.

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

by Second Nature on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:53:34 AM EST
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Re: morning everyone (none / 1)

Aiai - that is a bit too much. I take it you have been able to speak with her. When is she coming home?

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:19:56 AM EST
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Has the asklet been indulging in strange food combinations? Hope it was just an errant bubble.

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

by Indianadem on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:54:04 AM EST
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Re: morning everyone (none / 1)

Maybe - he's been drinking regular milk lately instead of lactose reduced on the theory that he had grown out of the problem. It worked for a while, but maybe came back with a vengance.
He still feels a bit tender, but that is probably residual pain from yesterday. He is acting quite chipper - maybe because his scheduled departure for Norway/camp this afternoon is at stake.

John McCain - Is not pro-choice

by ask on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:24:08 AM EST
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Ugh...medical drama all around this week, huh?

I hope he is okay, and that you don't wind up making another emergency trip to the hospital.

by CabinGirl on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:15:13 AM EST
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Oh no! Glad she's ok.

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

by Indianadem on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:51:47 AM EST
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Morning (4.00 / 3)

Were you able to get any sleep last night?

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:53:27 AM EST
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Re: Morning (4.00 / 4)

I slept from 4 AM to about 8. Funny thing about getting good news after being so worried - it sort of energizes you. :)

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

by Second Nature on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:55:24 AM EST
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Re: Morning (4.00 / 3)

Either that or you're already so wired, you can't really relax.

But I'm glad you at least slept for a few hours.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:01:01 AM EST
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Ouch!!!!

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 08:58:47 AM EST
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Holy crap. Are you headed up there today?

by CabinGirl on Fri Jul 4th, 2008 at 09:13:00 AM EST
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