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Wow, you're on the third season already! We've been sidetracked and are only half way through the second.

by ask on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 07:43:31 AM EST
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Morning ask.

There's lots of action in the second half. It will definitely keep you absorbed.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 07:53:49 AM EST
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The last episode was...wow!

Seriously though, the last 4 episodes were so good that someone (ahem) cheated and finished watching them even though I had fallen asleep.

by CabinGirl on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 08:03:58 AM EST
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The last episode of season two was, I think, the best of the entire series.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 08:05:58 AM EST
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It was certainly action-packed. The whole thing at the end-what a cliffhanger!

We have all the premium channels free with our fios tv until february, so we're trying to get through all the previous Weeds seasons and watch Season 4 before the trial period ends.

We watched the Tudors on Showtime too. It seems like Showtime has more writing talent than HBO these days (which I don't think was true back when Deadwood and Six feet Under and the Sopranos were still on).

by CabinGirl on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 08:17:17 AM EST
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I've never watched the Tudors. It just didn't interest me at all and I'm not a big television watcher anyway (I only watch Doctor Who, Torchwood, Weeds, and Mythbusters).

I have to admit that I didn't think either season 3 and 4 of weeds were as good as 1 and 2.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 08:42:12 AM EST
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Mythbusters rocks. We watched the Tudors while waiting for Santa to bring the second season of Weeds...we already knew how it ended for Anne, but it was entertaining.

I've heard that people thought season 3 was disappointing. We'll see.

I am so not motivated to work today.

by CabinGirl on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 08:49:53 AM EST
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Ah, I just assumed the Eagles -- I can easily switch as I don't care which team wins.

I've ready seen season 3. I'll be interested in your reactions once you've seen all of it.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 07:48:55 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 5)

Morning drive by. We're supposed to be getting up to 6 inches of snow tomorrow, just as the ice is receding a bit. Ugh.

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 09:10:24 AM EST

Today's task (4.00 / 6)

Apricots put up for the winter. Imogen did most the work. I'm mostly in charge of supplies and acquisitions (i.e. scrounging the bottling supplies on the cheap from thrift shops and the like, and buying the fruit from the local growers).

by keres on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 05:41:35 AM EST

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Good evening keres. Those look lovely. You reminded me that there are peaches in the pantry and it's winter now.

by Alice on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 07:34:27 AM EST
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Re: Today's task (4.00 / 4)

Those look yummy. I love apricots -- especially dried or in jams.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 07:35:24 AM EST
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Re: Today's task (4.00 / 4)

Yum. Someone, for Christmas, gave me homemade brandied apricot preserves and they were yummy.

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 10:16:59 AM EST
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Oooh (4.00 / 3)

That sounds really good.

parvum opus

by olivia on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 04:03:16 PM EST
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Good morning/evening keres, Alice & Andi! The apricots look delicious!

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

by Indianadem on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:02:05 AM EST

Hi ID (4.00 / 3)

Don't you wish it look that delicious outside -- what a blecch day.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:17:58 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 4)

I was hoping for huge mounds of snow, but maybe it will hold off until Sun. evening, as Jim and I were wishfully speculating the other day.

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

by Indianadem on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:20:53 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 4)

My family in Cleveland got a bunch of snow overnight.

Here in NC the redbuds are blooming already and there are dandelions in my lawn...

by Second Nature on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:22:48 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 4)

Wow! Reminds me of my south Florida winters. I could never get used to the Feb. garden planting (not to mention the damned fire ants) so eventually moved back home.

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

by Indianadem on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:27:24 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 3)

You know I think redbuds blooming in January is just wrong -- it takes away the thrill of spring. Then again, I guess spring where you are just means the arrival of 90% humidity. ;P

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:41:55 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 4)

Nah, the humidity doesn't arrive until June. But it does take the immeasurable relief of spring away.

by Second Nature on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 10:00:16 AM EST
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Re: Hi ID (4.00 / 3)

Forecast makes that look pretty unlikely. But it does look like we've got quite a few gray days ahead.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 09:40:04 AM EST
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brrr. Yesterday it was warm and now the temperatures are plummeting.

I'm trying to figure out my new iphone :)

by maryb2004 on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 06:32:34 PM EST

Ooooh...do you love it?

My favorite part is the calendar and contacts that instantly update the calendars and contacts on my laptop and desktop. And the Aurora Feint game and Wurdle are fun apps.

by CabinGirl on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 11:41:06 PM EST
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I haven't had time to play with it really. But so far I really like it. I picked it up yesterday and have been going, going, going. I need to check out new apps - thanks for the recommend. The most I've done so far is hook it up to my itunes, download the facebook app and figure out how to make the weather app show my city :)

I picked a really busy weekend to get one. I should have planned to do it on a weekend I could have played with it all weekend.

by maryb2004 on Sun Jan 11th, 2009 at 04:13:17 PM EST
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Are you having fun with it? Olivia has an iTouch and sends me email from hockey games (no hockey game is complete with wifi and a brawl).

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Jan 11th, 2009 at 05:58:41 AM EST
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We have wifi at our hockey games - I haven't been to one in a while but if I go soon I'll definitely e-mail you :)

by maryb2004 on Sun Jan 11th, 2009 at 04:14:10 PM EST
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Cool! I'm due to get a new phone in May. Unfortunately Verizon has no i-phone. :-(

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Sun Jan 11th, 2009 at 11:14:18 AM EST
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It's freaking 28 here, I'm out of cigarettes, I've burned my mustache and I've lost my remote. Damn this Monday sucks!

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 03:46:02 AM EST

Welcome back Family Man! (4.00 / 4)

Grumpiness, burned mustache and all. :)

I hope you're sleep now and will back back later.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:02:23 AM EST
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Ouch.

Makes my whining about the snoring seem small. Except that I've spent my prime REM sleep time trying to get someone to stop snoring. Grr.

And now I have to wake yup CBtY, which is always a joy on Mondays.

by CabinGirl on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:15:13 AM EST
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The elbow in the side technique didn't work? When it doesn't, I go for the snuggle with Sniff on the futon technique.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:18:34 AM EST
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Why do women never say they snore?

I've found the remote, but now I can't find my glasses. This Monday is really not turning out good!

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:22:54 AM EST
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Who said women don't snore -- neither the elbow in the side thing or snuggling with Sniff are gender-based techniques. ;P

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:42:21 AM EST
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I know women snore, it just getting them to admit it. ;)

BTW poor Sniff, having to live through all that snoring.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:47:34 AM EST
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That why he goes downstairs and sleeps on the couch. Bebo, OTOH, with the resilience of youth can sleep through anything -- including being picked up and moved when she tries to take over most of the bed.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:52:45 AM EST
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With George he gets right up to my back. When I'm sleeping I end up moving away from him. I wake up on the edge of the bed looking down at the floor a lot of times.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 06:57:13 AM EST
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I think I'm heading to bed now. See ya'll later.

Mundane Doesn't Describe It

by Family Man (FamilyMan1atbellsouthdotnet) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 07:03:05 AM EST
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Ta-ta (4.00 / 3)

Hope you have a nice long rest.

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

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 07:18:39 AM EST
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That's better than waking up on the floor looking at the ceiling. Not that I've any personal experience. At least none that I'll admit to.

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 09:25:10 AM EST
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I tried the elbow, the shove, the wake 'em up and roll 'em over, the cry of desperation...nothing worked.

And it's too cold in the living room at 4 am for me to get out of the bed. Maybe if I took the down comforter with me.

It did quiet down enough for me to go back to sleep for a little while.

by CabinGirl on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 at 09:56:04 AM EST
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